Chapter 7, Physical Limits

Chutian Jiang is neither the first special forces soldier to arrive nor the last one

Excessive consumption of physical energy will lead to serious aftereffects, making it difficult to maintain performance for at least the next few days. Nakamura Kojiro must make choices if he wishes to complete the assessments in the coming days, acknowledging the reality of being at the bottom in the physical fitness evaluation, and ensuring normal performance in the upcoming assessments.

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What is this supposed to be

The strength of the ten special forces soldiers is not on the same level, with significant disparities. If Sullivan and McDonald lack practical combat experience and are considered less capable special forces soldiers, then Nakamura Kojiro is a complete novice, not even qualifying as a special forces soldier in the armies of other countries

Ahead, seven special forces soldiers centered around Aldridge remained within sight, maintaining a distance that could not be closed in one breath

Damn it! Chu Tianjiang cursed inwardly.

It is evident that Nakamura Kojiro is a pitiful wretch

The team will regroup in five minutes

Clearly, this guy's physical fitness is no less than that of Chu Tianjiang

However, Chutianjiang is not in a much better state; he can no longer feel his legs. The lack of oxygen in his body has led to paralysis of the nervous system

"From now on, I am your commanding officer." Howard's gaze swept over the ten special forces soldiers, lingering a moment longer on Peter Novich and Chu Tianjiang. "No matter which country you come from, no matter what you have done in the past, no matter how many honors and medals you have received, no matter how high your rank is, from now on, you are ordinary soldiers under my command, do you understand"

After reaching the turning point, Chutianjiang began to accelerate

Maintaining an appropriate lead is essential to ensure that one is not surpassed by competitors in the final sprint; otherwise, all efforts may lose their value at the last moment

Are you capable of doing this

Damn it! Howard spat. "Help him into the car and go call the Chinese security. This guy is simply inhuman!"

"Peter Novich, there is no need to compete with Howard." During the change of clothes, Chu Tianjiang deliberately approached the Russian special forces.

No

Before the assembly, Aldridge was whispering with several other special forces soldiers, ignoring Nakamura Kojiro.

It is a pleasure to meet you

Take Major Aldrich as an example; he is the only Navy SEAL in the past five years to have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his outstanding performance in combat operations

Zhang Xiaogang mentioned that if there are vacancies in the Doomsday Troops, they will be filled by U.S. special forces, and Howard would certainly be happy to see Peter Novich go.

What truly requires attention is the leading Halavi

Seven hours, three minutes, and thirty-two seconds. The American soldiers in the military vehicle held a timer in their hands

Humans are social animals, and soldiers are even more so

Chutianjiang did not slow down, nor did he look back. The last two kilometers were a sprint phase; perhaps Halewi was merely slowing down temporarily and would soon catch up.

Chutian Jiang clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, his gaze fixed straight ahead, as if he could see the silhouette of Wu Haiyuan.

Chutian Border

After passing the U.S. military base, and with less than 5 kilometers to the destination, Chu Tianjiang caught up with Halewi

In the past two years, Diego Garcia has undergone tremendous changes, becoming one of the five fortresses resisting the invasion of extraterrestrial civilizations

Howard was very satisfied as he walked towards the end of the team. "After the five-day assessment, I will determine your positions in the Doomsday Squad based on your performance, including temporary ranks, specific duties, and partner relationships, followed by comprehensive training. If you lack confidence in yourselves or believe you are not qualified to be a part of the Doomsday Squad, you may submit a withdrawal application at any time; I will be more than happy to send you packing"

Yes, Commander

The translator is connected to the individual soldier voice communication device, without using a separate output device. If used separately, wireless earbuds are required

When you reach the destination, you will understand

Peter Novich is not a fool, and there is no need for further nonsense

Peter Novich forced a smile as he kept his gaze fixed on Aldrich, who was not far away at hetushu.comcom

Half an hour later, the two surpassed Sullivan and McDonald

The Israeli special forces soldier glanced back at Chu Tianjiang, but did not accelerate

Rest assured, I will definitely persevere until the end

To, Commander!

Ten special forces soldiers lined up according to their respective countries' rankings in the Planetary Defense Council

Does Nakamura Kojiro not know that accelerating first will only increase energy consumption? At his speed, the lead can only be maintained for a maximum of two hours.

At this moment, Chu Tianjiang had already helped Peter Novich carry the rocket launcher, bulk ammunition, harness, and rations, effectively reducing Peter Novich's load by fifteen kilograms

Wu Haiyuan's figure became blurred. Chu Tianjiang blinked hard. What he saw was Howard standing beside the military vehicle

After Peter Novich was kicked out, Chu Tianjiang truly became a solitary figure

First, the eight special forces from the Western bloc had already conspired to wear down the Chinese and Russian special forces using a wheel tactic, enticing Chu Tianjiang and Petrovich to accelerate their pursuit

This is a sign that physical capacity has reached its limit

Peter Novich muttered a curse under his breath, but Chu Tianjiang did not hear it clearly, and the translator did not respond

The two individuals continued to accelerate. Although there are still over 40 kilometers to the finish line, if they do not apply some pressure on their opponents now, they will definitely be unable to catch up later

Peter Novich stopped rambling and took off the armed belt with eight rifle magazines attached. "If you can't hold on, just give it back to me. It doesn't matter if I'm second; you must take first place. No matter what, you absolutely cannot let that bastard Aldrich take first place"

The translator is merely a machine, and the function of paraphrasing still requires improvement

The destination, we have finally reached the destination

The first half focuses on conserving energy, while the second half tests endurance and willpower

As long as Nakamura Kojiro is clever enough, he must find a way to infiltrate the small group led by Aldridge; the only way to do this is to prove his abilities and worth

Chutian Jiang smiled, knowing that with Howard's style, there would undoubtedly be countless difficulties and obstacles ahead, and persisting until the end would not be an easy task

Blatant insult

"Call me Peter," the Russian special forces soldier nodded at Chu Tianjiang and said, "That bastard will definitely find a way to get both of us out of the game"

Howard led three Hummer military vehicles at the front, followed by ten military vehicles driven by security personnel from various countries to ensure safety

The sprinting is comparable to long-distance running, and the key to maintaining physical fitness is to maximize aerobic metabolism in the body, allowing the energy reserves, namely glucose, to be fully utilized. Excessively intense exercise inevitably leads to anaerobic metabolism, significantly reducing the efficiency of energy utilization and producing compounds that cause muscle soreness. Sufficient time is required for the body to eliminate these harmful compounds

Chutian Jiang nodded and wrapped the weapon belt around his waist

The assessment method is quite simple: it revolves around a rapid march around the atoll, returning to the original route at the lagoon's mouth on the northern end. The first to arrive will earn 100 points, the second will receive 90 points, and the points will decrease accordingly, with the last to arrive receiving only 10 points. A Hummer military vehicle approached and stopped beside Howard. "Although you come from different countries and hold different beliefs, and perhaps you have even faced each other on the battlefield before, you now belong to the same team. The foundation of a strong team is assistance and cooperation. You can help and encourage each other. Whether to achieve the best results for yourself or to assist your partner in the team is up to you to decide. I want to emphasize that the assessment results are based on individual performance, and your overall scores will determine your status within the Doomsday Unit. When your partner needs help, you must make a choice."

Chutian Jiang also noticed that Halewi's steps were heavy, as if his legs had lost their elasticity, and each time he lifted his legs to take a step, it required a great deal of effort

The circumference of the atoll exceeds 60 kilometers, making the round trip 120 kilometers

Chutian Jiang believes that this possibility is not very high

I feel very sorry about the matter concerning Major Lierzhenshenke. Zhang Xiaogang mentioned that Peter Novich is a partner of Lierzhenshenke

Major, we must look ahead. I believe that the greatest wish of Lier Shenke is for you to fulfill his mission and overcome the invading extraterrestrial civilization

Wu Haiyuan turned around, wearing a smile, but it appeared more like he was mocking Chu Tianjiang

For the most outstanding special forces, this is also a long journey

These ten special forces soldiers are all extraordinary individuals

Undeniably, Nakamura Kojiro is a standout member of the Special Security Team; however, he has never been on the battlefield and perhaps has not yet stained his hands with blood. No matter how rigorous the daily training may be, training is merely training and can never replace actual combat, nor can real combat experience be acquired through training.

Then one should not confront him even more

Chutianjiang smiled without speaking, as talking also consumes energy. Furthermore, there are only 3 liters of water in the water naan, while the dehydration from a rapid march of 120 kilometers exceeds 8 liters. Speaking accelerates the rate of dehydration, which in turn enhances the feeling of fatigue and speeds up the consumption of physical strength

"Did you see that? That guy is just a fool," Peter Novich said.

Old Wu

... ...

Levi died a tragic death, and I will make those who caused his death pay the price. Levi is the nickname for Liège Shenke.

Very well, it seems that you are all truly men

At present, willpower is more important than anything else

It is, Commander

Clearly, no special forces soldier is willing to be the last one.

Howard walked up to Peter Novich. "You will call me sir"

Ahead, the seven special forces soldiers from the Western Group also began to accelerate

The Israeli special forces soldier is unremarkable in appearance, standing at less than 1.8 meters tall and not looking particularly strong, yet he begins to accelerate and sprint when he is still 30 kilometers away from the finish line

Bring me the weaponry

Major Chutianjiang? It was Peter Novich who took the initiative to greet.

Peter Novich

During long-distance marches, the most important consideration is the reasonable allocation of physical stamina

However, not all special forces soldiers understand this principle

After a brief stalemate, he lay down and began doing push-ups

During the debugging process, Chutianjiang uttered a phrase considered a 'national curse', and the translation into English was exceptionally accurate

The two individuals ran three kilometers in parallel, and Halavi began to slow down.

This is not the most critical issue yet

Damn! Chu Tianjiang took a deep breath, casting aside all distractions, focusing his energy on controlling his breathing rate, inhaling as much air as possible each time

However, Halevi still leads Chutianjiang by approximately 500 meters

Although this speed cannot compare to that of marathon athletes, without the burden of 45 kilograms, Nakamura Kojiro would certainly be able to win the championship in an international marathon competition. In previous combat operations, Chutianjiang could only reach this level at most under extreme conditions.

Howard had a profoundly deep first impression of Chu Tianjiang; he is a thorough professional soldier, meticulous in his conduct and very strict with his subordinates

At the front of the line is Aldridge, to the right of Chutianjiang is Petrovich, and to the left is Alfred. Following them are Vincent, Schultz, Nakamura Kojiro, Halevi, Sullivan, and McDonald. As they are not arranged by height, the lineup appears uneven.

Subsequently, several special forces soldiers added honorifics when responding

"Chu, don't mind me!" Peter Novich caught up and snatched the rocket launcher that Chu Tianjiang had been carrying for him. "Return everything else to me, and don't let Aldridge catch up."

When there were twenty kilometers left to the finish line, the two caught up with Aldridge and Alfred, and Chu Tianjiang also began to sprint

Chutian Jiang had long noticed that the seven special forces from the Western group did not regard Nakamura Kojiro as a threat, seemingly considering him an outsider

Chutian Jiang and Peter Novich were sitting closely together, both aware that the other eight special forces members wanted to eliminate them. They had to assist each other.

This medal, in name and *image*, formally commends his outstanding contributions during the covert operation in Pakistan on May 1, 2011, but is actually related to another event that occurred a month later. This is the incident in which he shot dead a terrorist attempting to assassinate the President of the United States in Philadelphia, and subsequently, through personal efforts, uncovered the mastermind behind the attack, thwarting a nuclear assault on American soil

The island originally had nearly 5,000 residents. After the Planetary Defense Council designated Diego Garcia as a primary military base, the U.S. military purchased the land of the indigenous people in batches, relocating them to other islands within the Chagos Archipelago, and even issued green cards to some of the indigenous people

A load of sixty kilograms is not yet a limit for Chu Tianjiang. Back then, he carried Wu Haiyuan and ran over twenty kilometers on the plateau

The translator features seven language selection buttons, representing English, Russian, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Hebrew. Due to the preconfigured voice database that includes various dialects, as well as the translation programs tailored for commonly used spoken expressions in each language, the translation results are exceptionally satisfactory

Are you capable of doing this

Even twenty years ago, Howard had to exert all his strength to complete 120 kilometers in eight hours

If Nakamura Kojiro can remain composed, he will surely be able to rank in the top five

With the arrival of the last special forces soldier, the commander of the Doomsday Squad, Major General Howard from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, made his entrance

The assessment begins now, focusing on physical fitness today. All personnel are to change attire and assemble in five minutes

In the next five days, I will assess your abilities. Although you are among the ten selected from eight billion people, perhaps the ten most outstanding, do not be overly confident. I assure you that before the assessment concludes, some of you will beg me for mercy, pleading for my approval to withdraw from the Doomsday Brigade

Both individuals speak English, but both do so poorly

Four hours later, before reaching the turning point at the northern end of the atoll, Chu Tianjiang caught up with Nakamura Kojiro, who was too exhausted to run, along with Peter Novich.

Rest assured, I can keep up

Another possibility is that Nakamura Kojiro is eager to prove his abilities

Howard glanced at Chu Tianjiang and said, "If anyone feels dissatisfied or thinks it is unfair, you may withdraw now; I will not try to keep you."

As long as the distance is increased, Aldridge will become despondent and then give up the pursuit

The Doomsday Squad consists of only ten members. Apart from Chu Tianjiang, they are: Major Aldridge from the U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6, Major Petrovich from the Russian Alpha Group, Major Alfred from the British Special Air Service, Major Vincent from the French Foreign Legion's 2nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, Major Schultz from the German Bundeswehr's 9th Border Defense Battalion, Major General Nakamura Kojiro from the Japanese Special Security Forces, Major Halevi from the Israel Defense Forces' 669 Search and Rescue Unit, Major Sullivan from the Australian Special Air Service, and Major MacDonald from the Canadian Special Operations Forces.

Other special forces will not be significantly inferior either

Chutianjiang is no exception

Having reduced his load by 15 kilograms, Chutianjiang managed to shake off Aldridge in just 15 minutes, prompting the U.S. special forces to make a rational decision

Chutianjiang maintained a good stride frequency, running continuously for half an hour, which is equivalent to a warm-up exercise. Peter Novich had a longer stride, but his frequency was somewhat slower.

After being surpassed by Chu Tianjiang, Aldridge abandoned Alfred and began to accelerate in pursuit

I can still hold on; even if I cannot secure second place, I will still be within the top five

If you are not convinced, then get lost right now; the Doomsday Squad does not need scum like you

This is also the reason why Chutianjiang and Peter Novich have come together.

"With you here, I definitely won't be able to take first place." Peter Novich observed that Chu Tianjiang's physical abilities were very strong and that he had not yet exerted his full strength. "However, I am certain that I will not be in last place"

A U.S. soldier ran over and handed an automatic voice translator to each special forces operator

Peter Novich wouldn't be foolish enough to compete with Howard, right! Chu Tianjiang is a bit worried

Yes, Commander

In the personal file submitted to the Doomsday Forces, it is only mentioned that Chu Tianjiang comes from the Special Forces directly under the General Staff Department of China, along with his gender, age, and military rank. As for the tasks he has previously undertaken, his family background, and social connections, all have been omitted under the pretext of confidentiality

Utilizing a relay strategy, the eight special forces operatives from the Western group take turns leading, and the last operative to lead has a high likelihood of finishing last

Half an hour later, Nakamura Kojiro was the first to accelerate

The atmosphere became tense; as long as there is sufficient reason, Howard has the authority to dismiss any special forces member, and defying a superior is indeed sufficient reason

To. '' Chutianjiang also did not add a title of respect

A rapid march of one hundred and twenty kilometers requires even the fittest special forces eight hours. As long as Chu Tianjiang and Peter Novich remain patient, maintaining a steady pace during the first six hours, they can exert themselves in the final phase. They are certain not to fall behind; rather, the special forces employing a wheel tactic will be the first to exhaust themselves, ultimately being left far behind in the final stage, losing the opportunity to compete for the top two positions.

Peter Novich remained motionless, staring unyieldingly at Howard

Major Petrenovich! Although Zhang Xiaogang had warned Chu Tianjiang not to trust other special forces, Chu Tianjiang felt that Petrenovich was the only one he could trust, even if it was only a limited trust, because the other eight special forces members all came from the Western bloc led by the United States

Half an hour later, the two had left Vincent and Schultz behind.

In the words of Zhang Xiaogang, Aldrich is a "American-style hero" in reality

Even the most outstanding soldiers must rely on their team; being ostracized by the team signifies a lack of acceptance and recognition, and even more so, it means losing one's foothold

At the end of the assessment, I will check everyone's equipment. Anyone who dares to discard their weapons, even a single bullet, will be eliminated immediately. Howard jumped onto the Hummer military vehicle. You can only use the water in the water pouch; everything else must be returned intact. Do you understand

To the Commander!

Controlling the breathing rate is no longer effective, the feeling of dizziness is intensifying, and vision is becoming blurred, indicating that the brain is experiencing symptoms of hypoxia

No! Peter Novich is very stubborn

Peter, hold on

No one can run 120 kilometers at the speed of a 100-meter sprint; an early lead does not equate to being the first to reach the finish line. Improving the efficiency of physical fitness utilization is the key to victory

No matter how strong Nakamura Kojiro's will is, it is impossible to restore physical strength within a few hours

As an Eastern person, Chu Tianjiang can empathize with Nakayama Kojiro's feelings. Even if he faces insults from Aldridge, it is still far better than being neglected

Chutian Jiang recalled that it was five years ago during the annual physical fitness assessment of the team. He had closely followed Wu Haiyuan, but he was unable to surpass him until the very end. Just before crossing the finish line, Wu Haiyuan turned back to glance at him, wearing a smile, as it was the first time Wu Haiyuan had triumphed over him in the physical fitness assessment

Old Wu, you are mistaken. I did not lose; I intentionally let you win because you have become a father, because you can no longer continue living in the collective dormitory, because you need to be promoted to major in order to be allocated housing, because your sister-in-law told me that your savings cannot afford a commercial apartment, because Guoxiong needs a home

There is no choice but to persevere

The Russian special forces did not include honorifics

Due to the fact that all ten special forces soldiers come from the highest-level special forces of various countries, their personal information is highly confidential, thus the information provided by Zhang Xiaogang is very limited

Chutianjiang feels a bit sorry for Nakazawa Kojiro, as this guy has run nearly fifty kilometers in the past three hours

I am Major General Howard, the commander of the Doomsday Force. Howard also put on the translator. "Now, roll call, Aldridge."

The gear has long been prepared and is placed on the truck beside. Each special forces soldier's outfit is similar, consisting of an M4 carbine, an M9 pistol, an AT-4 rocket launcher, eight rifle magazines, three pistol magazines, a box of two hundred rounds of loose rifle ammunition, five offensive grenades, a multifunctional dagger, a personal voice communication radio, a first aid kit, a set of harnesses, a composite helmet, a set of low-light night vision goggles, a digital telescope, three bags of rations, a camelback water bladder, and a camping sleeping bag, with a total weight of approximately 45 kilograms

Carrying a load of 45 kilograms and marching 120 kilometers without falling behind others is by no means simple

At the age of forty-six, Howard has served in the U.S. Navy SEALs for twenty-one years, having carried out over a hundred covert missions. He held the positions of squadron commander and assault team commander for six years and five years, respectively. Five years ago, after planning and commanding the operation that resulted in the elimination of a terrorist tycoon, Howard retired successfully, left the Navy SEALs, and was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General, transferring to the U.S. Army Special Forces Command.

The distance to the start is shortening, and the finish line is also drawing nearer

Furthermore, who will take the final baton

Unless Nakamura Kojiro is a genuine fool, there are only two possibilities

Damn it! Chu Tianjiang has started cursing Howard. This is clearly bullying the special forces of China and Russia

Chu Tianjiang did not say much and returned the equipment to Petrenovich. He was not worried about being caught up by Aldridge. When he surpassed the U.S. special forces, he noticed that the opponent's breathing rate was very high, indicating that their physical endurance had reached its limit, and they were persisting through sheer willpower

Rushing to the side of the military vehicle, Chu Tianjiang's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground, losing consciousness

If Howard were ten years younger, there would be no position for Aldridge in the Doomsday Squad

How long

Fortunately, Peter Novich is not foolish

Chutian Jiang did not dare to be vague and began to shout loudly. Howard's aura was too strong; his imposing presence had enough deterrent power.

Departure

Soon, Chutianjiang discovered that Peter Novich's pace could not keep up and he was not as strong as he appeared

At this rate, Nakamura Kojiro will definitely be at the bottom

In fact, Japan does not have special forces in the true sense of the term

It seems that you have forgotten your new identity. You are not a major in the Russian army, but merely a soldier in the Doomsday Brigade. Get down and do push-ups

Chutianjiang is not that foolish, nor has he ever considered withdrawing

The Doomsday Troops occupy the northwest corner of the island, where the training camp covers an area of over 5 square kilometers, featuring more than ten training grounds, and the U.S. military has also constructed a large number of training facilities

Compared to ten special forces soldiers, Howard can be considered a true figure

Peter Novich, do you have any questions

Do you want to take first place

Damn it, don't you all have any guts? Speak louder

Diego Garcia is an atoll composed of numerous coral islands and reefs, with a land area of approximately 27 square kilometers. At its center lies a lagoon that is 24 kilometers long, 6.4 kilometers wide, and has a water depth of 10 to 20 meters, opening to the north. Surrounding it is a V-shaped sandbar, extending 24 kilometers from north to south and reaching a maximum width of 11 kilometers from east to west. The main U.S. military base is located on the western side of the island, featuring a high-quality runway nearly 4,000 meters long, capable of accommodating all aircraft, including space shuttles. Additionally, there are U.S. military camps located to the south and southeast of the island.

Subsequently, MGM invested 300 million dollars to produce an anti-terrorism war film based on this incident, featuring Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt portraying Aldrich. Within a month of its release, the film grossed 800 million dollars at the box office, and Pitt was awarded the Oscar for Best Actor.

If Nakamura Kojiro refuses to give up and believes in the notion of "small universe explosion," it is likely that his overall score will be at the bottom.

Three years later, the relevant information regarding this incident will be declassified, and the President of the United States will personally award Aldrich the Congressional Medal of Honor

Compared to special forces who have killed, Nakamura Kojiro is undoubtedly a novice

Alfred

The training camp of the Doomsday Troops is located to the north of the U.S. military base, at the northwest corner of Diego Garcia Island

Then take the second place and bring me the armament