In the apocalypse, I hoarded goods and handed over my storage space to the government.

"I just don't understand!"

Jiang Zunyong joined the conversation, his tone revealing undisguised resentment.

"Headquarters has nurtured so many potential talents, trained them for so long, why haven't they awakened yet? They're all useless!"

"If we had fifty more people here, no, thirty more Awakened Ones, would we still be getting crushed by these soldiers?"

As the first-tier combat force in the Awakened team, besides Bai Lu and others.

He's been working non-stop these past few days, and he doesn't even dare to take a break for long.

Close your eyes and review; open your eyes and get to work.

He was already seething with resentment.

These words made the atmosphere even more awkward.

Because of insufficient combat power, many people harbor resentment towards the reservists who have been slow to awaken.

They complained that they weren't working hard enough and were always just going through the motions.

If they really wanted to work hard, wouldn't they have realized this long ago?

"Shut up."

A clear, cold voice rang out.

"What's the point of talking nonsense now? Will it solve the problem? Awakened beings appear so easily, why wait until now?"

The girl sat cross-legged on the chair, staring at him with eyes as sharp as knives.

"Jiang Zunyong, if you're afraid of losing, shut your mouth and go out to earn more points."

This is a debriefing meeting, not a complaint session.

Jiang Zunyong shrank back and didn't dare to say another word.

At the Awakeners headquarters, Bai Lu's fists were the hardest, and her words made the most sense.

This is the current predicament.

Everyone gave it their all.

But when faced with a well-organized, systematic, and tireless torrent of steel, individual bravery seems so pale and powerless.

It's a feeling of utter helplessness that leads to despair.

"So what do we do now?"

Ye Xiao grabbed his hair in frustration.

"In terms of firepower, we can't compete with those exoskeletons and crystal core rifles. In terms of endurance, we can't compete with shift work. In terms of numbers, we'll be utterly crushed."

"Brother Ye is right. We are already at a disadvantage, and it would be too much of a loss to fight head-on."

"This kind of competition system that calculates the total score is inherently biased towards special forces."

"They were top-notch soldiers to begin with, their tactical skills are undeniable."

"So what if we lost? We did our best anyway..."

"I am an awakened one, not a god! My spiritual power has long been exhausted, and I am now only hanging on by a thread."

On the channel, a cacophony of voices shifting blame began to spread.

The shadow of failure loomed over everyone.

"That's enough!"

Mo Yun tapped on the table, forcefully steer the conversation back on track.

"The purpose of organizing this online meeting is to help everyone find ways to break the deadlock, not to hold a criticism session or shift blame and make excuses."

He stood up and glanced at everyone on the screen.

"Great Xia doesn't tolerate useless people. If we lose, it's not just a matter of deducting resources; the face of us Awakened Ones will be utterly trampled on!"

"In the future, when we go out into the world, people will only point at us and say: Look, that group of 'armored' soldiers who are paid for by the state can't even beat mass-produced products."

The meeting room fell silent instantly.

That's a really harsh statement.

It struck a chord deep within the hearts of these privileged individuals.

"So what do we do now?"

Longjiang slammed his fist into the large rock beside him, sending pebbles tumbling down.

"We're Awakened Ones! If we lose, how will we face everyone?"

"You know it's shameful?"

Bai Lu glanced at him coldly, her tone icy, "Who was it that swore back then that they would prove Awakened Ones are irreplaceable?"

Longjiang stiffened his neck, his face flushed red, "But this competition was never fair!"

"Where is there so much fairness?"

Mo Yun picked up the conversation, looked around at everyone, and said in a deep voice:

"Let's all use our brains. Is there any other resource or assistance we can still utilize?"

"What other resources could there be?"

An Awakened One at a branch base gave a wry smile, "The drones at the front lines, the inducers from the Academy of Sciences, we've even brought in the staff..."

Unless they send us nuclear weapons, what other variables could there be?

The meeting room fell silent once again.

They are the chosen ones, the pioneers on the path of evolution.

If we lose to an ordinary person who relies on external forces this time, how will we ever be able to stand tall again?

"Besides us, everyone else should say something too."

Bai Lu raised her head, her eyes fierce, now displaying the demeanor of a domineering older sister.

"Aren't you usually very talkative? Why do you all become mute at crucial moments?"

Silence remained.

Faced with an absolute data gap, any tactical adjustments seem powerless.

Time passed by, second by second.

Just then.

Zhu Jingye, who hadn't dared to speak until now, timidly raised his hand.

"Well, I actually have an idea, but I'm not sure if I should say it."

All eyes immediately turned to him.

Zhu Jingye stood up and asked, "When Brother Su set the rules, didn't he say something like that?"

"Just say it."

Ye Xiao urged impatiently, "What time is it? Stop keeping me in suspense!"

Zhu Jingye swallowed hard and repeated,

"Brother Su said we can use all available resources, including but not limited to tactical guidance, intelligence support, logistical support... right?"

"Dedicated, can't you say something of value?" Bai Lu rolled her eyes.

"No, I was just thinking..."

Zhu Jingye spoke up, "Brother Su said we should use all the help we can find. Why don't we just ask Brother Su for help directly?"

Everyone looked up abruptly.

The representatives of the awakened individuals from various bases on the screen were all stunned.

He continued, "Brother Su is still the head of our Awakened Headquarters. Logically speaking, it makes sense for us to ask our boss for help when we encounter difficulties."

The darkest place is under the lamp!

This is a complete case of the blind spot!

"We've all fallen into a fixed mindset."

Mo Yun pushed up his glasses, his brows furrowed.

"Subconsciously, we feel that this is an 'exam,' and the examiners cannot answer the questions for the students."

But this is actually a 'war'. In war, commanders are also part of the fighting force!

"Does this count as cheating?" Bai Lu asked hesitantly.

"The main focus of this showdown was originally the 'Awakeners Headquarters' and the 'Sharp Sword Special Forces,' and Brother Su was a participant in this competition."

Mo Yun smiled like a cunning old fox, "The rules don't say we can't ask him for help. Since it's not prohibited by law, it's a feasible tactic!"

He suddenly looked at Zhu Jingye with eager eyes.

"You've done a fantastic job, Jingye!"

Zhu Jingye also straightened his chest, finally finding some sense of presence in the team.

"But……"

Bai Lu was still somewhat worried, "Will Su Ran agree? After all, he initiated this competition."

"I will agree."

Mo Yun stood up, straightened the collar of his combat uniform, and spoke confidently.

"Because what Brother Su wants is not for us to save face and stubbornly hold on until we lose. What he wants is our determination to win by any means necessary."

"Everyone, get ready!"

"Connect with Brother Su!"