We must retreat.
Gao Yuan had only delayed the enemy for less than ten minutes when he realized he had to make an immediate retreat, or else he would find himself in a very difficult situation.
The enemy was fanning out in an encirclement, but as they closed in, it wasn't just a straightforward charge at him.
They employed alternating cover, crawling forward; a few hundred meters wasn't a short distance, but if Gao Yuan couldn't kill or drive back the enemy at this range, then his only option was to flee.
If he delayed any longer, he might end up getting surrounded here.
Having decided to flee, Gao Yuan didn't hesitate. He turned and crawled quickly for a bit before immediately springing up to run.
The gunfire behind him intensified, but if Gao Yuan wanted to run, it wasn't going to be easy for the enemy to stop him.