Frank Murray is, after all, one of the very few people like this. Selecting a tactical operations team on a large scale from the special operations units of all major military regions is a first since the founding of the Longyin Unit. Those sent by the major military regions to participate in the Longyin Unit selection are naturally elites and top talents, but precisely because of this, their potential has almost been exhausted, making further breakthroughs difficult. It’s hard for these people to meet the nearly harsh selection standards set by the instructors here.

“These concerns were already raised when I received this order, but the higher-ups had no choice but to proceed this way,” Paul Clark said helplessly. “We don’t have time to reselect members for a tactical operations team from the trainees in the training camp. David James and the Arthur Reed he took with him are both ticking time bombs—no one knows when they might explode. What’s more, behind David James is Autumn James. Almost everyone here has dealt with Autumn James and knows what kind of person he is. We can’t afford to wait.”

Upon hearing Paul Clark’s words, all the instructors fell silent, because they had to admit that what Paul Clark said was true.

“Any more questions? If not, start preparing. Although David James took away Group B and Arthur Reed, Group B can’t really be considered fully trained yet. To be effective, they’ll still need some preparation, so we have a bit of time, but not much. At most, we have two years. In two years, you need to build a new tactical operations team from scratch. That’s no small challenge for you.” Paul Clark looked at the elite instructor group below, speaking in a serious tone.

“Wild Wolf, I have a question.” Paul Clark’s left-hand man, Alex Clark, who was in charge of movement assault tactics training, raised his hand and asked, “Why is there a university on this list?!”

The other instructors, hearing this, picked up their own lists and looked down. Sure enough, at the end of the list, they saw the name Donghai University.

Paul Clark’s gaze fell on the young soldier, about thirty-something, who had been sitting in the last row of the conference room since entering, also dressed in camouflage training uniform. Compared to the other instructors, what stood out most about this soldier was the five medals—four silver and one gold—pinned to his collar.

After pausing his gaze on him, Paul Clark said, “The only reason Donghai University is included is because Kuanglong is there.”

At the mention of the codename “Kuanglong,” the young soldier in the back row of the conference room trembled slightly, and the other instructors’ expressions also changed, because almost all of them had participated in that operation against Henry Lawson’s father back then.

If you set aside Henry Lawson’s father, Henry Lawson is indeed the most promising team member they’ve ever seen—not just in terms of personal strength, but also his influence. Because Henry Lawson was expelled, Group A’s leader Brian King stubbornly gave up on the “Dragon Thorn” selection. Although the selection process is long and harsh, giving up means there’s no chance at all.

“If that kid Kuanglong can come back, there’s hope to build a tactical operations team in the shortest time that’s no less than the one David James took away,” Daniel Brown couldn’t help but nod, and his words were echoed by the others.

“So how do you plan to conduct the selection at Donghai University?” The young soldier sitting in the last row finally couldn’t help but ask.

“It’s simple—Soul Gate!” Paul Clark said calmly. “Donghai University’s freshman military training is about to begin. I plan to add the ‘Soul Gate’ test at the end of the training. Anyone who passes can participate in the selection.”

“This will require Luke Wolf to handle, since the unit conducting Donghai University’s freshman military training this time is your old unit, the Snow Wolf Special Operations Team. You’re the local expert, so you’re the best fit for the job.” Paul Clark looked at Alex Clark, who had just raised the question.

“Don’t worry, I’ll personally oversee this. Who knows, that kid Kuanglong might even bring us some surprises.” Alex Clark patted his chest and promised.

Paul Clark nodded in satisfaction and said, “The codename for this selection is ‘Rebirth by Fire’! I hope a powerful tactical operations team can pass the test and be reborn from the ashes!”

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Henry Lawson put down his phone and said to Andrew Stone, “I’ve got good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?”

“Whatever!”

“The bad news is, someone’s coming over soon to freeload a meal, so you’ll have to spend a bit more. The good news is, the person coming is Ashley Young.”

“The campus goddess Ashley Young is eating with us?” Andrew Stone instantly perked up at the news. Being able to eat with Ashley Young was definitely a big deal at Donghai University. He quickly grabbed Henry Lawson and asked, “Are you sure she’s coming?”

“Absolutely sure. Just be ready to pay the bill.” With that, Henry Lawson put his hands in his pockets and walked out.

“Wait a minute, Ashley Young coming to eat is good news for him, so why am I getting all excited? And I have to pay? Damn you, Henry Lawson, you tricked me again!” Andrew Stone shouted as he chased after Henry Lawson at the stairwell.

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