Chapter 67: What Happened?

Airport.

Inside Building C.

At this moment, someone picked up an M16A4 rifle and suddenly spoke, “Gao, do you think the other team will jump at the airport?”

Hearing his teammate’s voice, Gao He pondered for a moment, then shook his head uncertainly. “Hard to say. From our last encounter, I realized they don’t play by the book. Very likely, they won’t take the bait.”

The team appearing in Building C was none other than Gao He and his companions. The ones who had just called out from the plane were also them.

Gao He already knew Yang Hao’s true identity, yet he called out “Yang Haoran” on the plane, hoping Yang Hao’s team would recognize him.

Their plan was to lure Yang Hao and his teammates to the airport and finish them off here, denying them a spot in the finals.

Their confidence stemmed from the fact that their team had a player who once ranked among the top two hundred in the Asian server. Though his ranking had since slipped, his prowess was beyond doubt.

To make it into the top two hundred of the Asia server is no small feat.

That bracket is filled almost exclusively with professional players from across Asia, with the occasional legendary amateur, but rarely.

Breaking into the top two hundred meant the player was capable of going pro, and even among professionals, this level of skill was rarely lacking.

For this reason, Gao Yu and his teammates were bold and self-assured.

But if Yang Hao’s team really landed here, it was anyone’s guess who would win.

Truth be told, Yang Hao never considered the top two hundred of the Asian server a threat.

And besides, it was only someone who once achieved that rank; the player had already fallen out.

Soon, gunfire erupted in Building C, Building K, and the large warehouse at the airport.

Since players landing here arrived first, clashes broke out swiftly.

In the broadcast room, Old Jiang switched the live feed to Gao He’s team. Their squad was a focal point of the selection tournament, so when a gunfight broke out, Old Jiang naturally gave them screen time.

“It’s Gao He’s team! They’re in Building C, Unit 1!”

“Someone just entered downstairs.”

“I heard their team has a player who once made the Asian top two hundred. Is that true?”

“It is. Look, that’s the guy holding the staircase.”

“They’re about to clash…”

In the first-floor studio hall, a crowd of spectators gathered before the live screen, watching the showdown at the airport’s Building C, anticipation surging.

Gao He’s team had garnered considerable attention even before the campus battle royale began. Having a formidable player in their ranks made it impossible to go unnoticed.

Now, they faced an assault. Judging by the footsteps, they had a rough idea of the attackers’ positions. Two guarded the stairwell as the intruders suddenly threw two objects.

A grenade and a flashbang!

The familiar sound made Gao He’s team react instantly.

Meanwhile, another member upstairs—the one who once ranked in the Asian top two hundred—appeared at a window on the other side.

Crash!

As the glass shattered, a figure leapt from the window.

Landing, he quickly got up, vaulted toward another window, and reentered the building.

The sound of breaking glass on the first floor alerted the attackers, putting them on guard.

Moments later, as footsteps sounded from another direction, the player charged out with his weapon at the ready.

Rat-tat-tat!

Blazing gunfire erupted as Gao He’s teammates upstairs rushed down. Facing a pincer attack, the assaulting team soon couldn't hold out.

The opposing team was wiped out!

“Damn, no wonder he was in the Asian top two hundred—his reaction was insane!”

“Perfect inside-out coordination. The enemy never saw it coming.”

“One move flipped the defense into an offense. Incredible.”

“This squad is really strong. I wonder how the others at the airport will handle them.”

Watching this, the students viewing the livestream couldn’t help but marvel.

Their teamwork had been nothing short of brilliant.

As the fight ended, fierce battles erupted in Y Town, where several squads had fallen, triggering chaos.

The broadcast switched to the action there.

Watching the back-and-forth brawl in Y Town, viewers felt exhilarated.

During this time, Old Jiang checked L Town several times, but it was too quiet. The four players there seemed like tourists, facing no obstacles whatsoever.

Seeing this, Old Jiang could only sigh.

He genuinely wanted to give Yang Hao’s team some screen time, but under these circumstances, it was impossible.

If he switched to them, what was there to watch? Just looting?

If he really did that, he’d be roasted alive by viewers.

The broadcast returned to the airport. In just a short time, another battle had broken out.

Meanwhile, similar clashes erupted in P Town and at the school.

Even in some resource-poor wilderness areas, teams encountered each other and gunfights broke out.

Only L Town remained like a utopia, brimming with peace and tranquility.

At this moment,

Yang Hao and his three teammates had scoured all of L Town and gathered together.

Next came the exchange of supplies.

Since Zhu Ziyuan was the team’s sniper, the sole 98K and eight-times scope they found were handed to him, along with one of the only two level-three helmets.

For a sniper, besides a high-powered, high-burst rifle, a level-three helmet was essential gear.

Compared to others, a level-three helmet in the hands of a sniper was invaluable.

In sniper duels, the sniper is often the most targeted by the enemy, and such protection is crucial.

Dividing up bullets, gun attachments, and medical kits and drinks, the four left with a jeep and a motorcycle.

Old Jiang in the broadcast room noticed this, but didn’t dwell on it.

Given their current position, a fight was unlikely anytime soon.

The feed switched back to the airport, where the confrontation was reaching its end.

Now, only two teams remained at the airport.

One was Gao He’s squad, who had dominated the previous exchanges.

“Damn, they actually ran away?”

“So cowardly?”

“Seriously, why come to the airport if you’re not going to fight to the end?”

“Of course it’s for ranking. If they all die here, the finals won’t concern them.”

“Heh…”

Watching the other team sneak away, the audience in the studio hall was sorely disappointed.

Old Jiang, who had just cut the feed to the airport, was also let down. He’d hoped for a continued showdown, but it was all for nothing.

Still, he could understand. After all, it was a qualifying match; most teams would prioritize advancement and avoid unnecessary risks.

When unsure, many would opt to play it safe for the ranking.

Just as Old Jiang was about to switch the feed to the school, he suddenly noticed several rapid notifications popping up on the screen.

He hadn’t paid much attention, but when he looked again, he was stunned.

“Upward Every Day used M416 to blow up a vehicle and eliminated Libra!”

“Upward Every Day used M416 to blow up a vehicle and eliminated Leo!”

“Upward Every Day used M416 to blow up a vehicle and eliminated Aquarius!”

“Upward Every Day used M416 to blow up a vehicle and eliminated Scorpio!”

“What the…”

Quickly locating Yang Hao’s team among the camera feeds, Old Jiang was left speechless.

What on earth just happened?