The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 114 Is it because of the existence of the "Ghost Assassin"?

After fleeing a kilometer, Lei Tao retrieved a mortar and several shells from the Bagua gyroscope. He expertly assembled the mortar. After placing the mortar base, Lei Tao knelt on one knee, eyes narrowed slightly, and began carefully adjusting the firing parameters. His fingers turned the adjustment knobs steadily and precisely, silently calculating the effects of wind speed, distance, and angle on the trajectory.

With the last parameter adjusted, he took a deep breath and, without hesitation, loaded the first shell into the barrel. "Boom!" With a resounding roar, orange flames and thick smoke erupted from the muzzle. The shell, like an arrow from a bow, streaked through the air, whistling towards the Japanese position. Then, with breakneck speed, he loaded and fired, shell after shell exploding on the Japanese position. The Japanese position was instantly thrown into disarray. Amidst the blazing flames, soldiers were tossed to the ground, their screams echoing. Mud, broken limbs, and limbs flew everywhere, and huge craters were blasted into the once orderly formation.

Lei Tao continued his artillery fire with an impassive expression until all his shells had been fired. He then slowly stood up, gazed at the smoke-shrouded Japanese positions in the distance, silently packed up his mortar, and disappeared into the raging battle. Shang Shan was now leading the special forces squad, their faces etched with exhaustion and fear. The team had already been shattered, with over half of them killed or wounded. Shang Shan was filled with frustration and resignation, realizing that allowing the special forces squad to operate alongside ordinary Japanese infantry was a foolish move.

As they marched, they were completely exposed to the "ghost assassin," sensing a deadly threat lurking in the shadows with every step. Despite their well-trained skills, the special forces were powerless against this elusive foe. Ordinary Japanese infantrymen were panicked and disoriented, their steps stumbling, their eyes filled with fear, due to their lack of specialized combat experience. Shangshan tried to rally his troops, but the chaos was difficult to control. He shouted orders ("alert," pronounced in Chinese as "teki da, k ei kai"), his forehead dripping with sweat as he vigilantly surveyed his surroundings.

At that moment, there was a sudden movement in the distance, and Shangshan's heart leaped into his throat. He knew the "Ghost Assassin" might be attacking again. Just then, artillery shells roared in. Shangshan realized it was too late, but he still shouted in Japanese: "Artillery! Take cover!" (a homophone for Houxi! Yinpai!) The Japanese soldiers panicked and took cover, but only those outside the range of the shelling survived. The rest, along with several members of the special agent team, were blown away by the shells. Screams and the roar of explosions intertwined, and the battlefield instantly plunged into even greater chaos.

After Lei Tao's bombardment ended, the Qi Family Sword Squad, a group from the Tomb Guarding Tribe that had been quietly following them, sprang into action. Deep in the jungle, they had drawn their bows and arrows, and now, taking cover from the trees, they charged forward, releasing their arrows as they did so. Sharp arrows whistled through the air, hurtling towards the Japanese. The Japanese, barely recovering from the shock of the bombardment, were further thrown into disarray by the sudden hail of arrows. The special forces sought cover, deflecting incoming arrows with their weapons, but many were still wounded. Ordinary Japanese infantry fled like headless flies, some struck directly by arrows, falling to the ground, groaning in pain.

After rushing to a distance of dozens of meters from the Japanese army, the soldiers of the Qi Family Sword Squad moved quickly and decisively. They quickly pulled back their right arms and skillfully put the bows and arrows in their hands back into the quivers on their backs. Almost at the same time, their hands accurately and nimbly grasped the handles of the Qi Family Swords at their waists, and suddenly pulled them out with force. With a clear "swish" sound, the sharp blade of the Qi Family Sword instantly broke out of the sheath, shuttled through the grass, and rushed towards the Japanese army quickly and nimbly. The captain in the lead, with a look as firm as an eagle, shouted: "Kill!" The sound resounded through the battlefield like a huge bell, and it was magnificent. Attack the Japanese army with the "Xinyou Sword Technique" passed down from generation to generation

Though shaken by the earlier bombardment, their faces still etched with fear and dismay, the Japanese special forces remained composed, drawing on their years of training. They quickly assembled a defensive line. Clutching their samurai swords, they raised them high above their heads, blades pointed outward, fanning outward, attempting to repel the enemy's attacks with fierce Japanese swordplay. Their eyes revealed a fierce and determined look. They exchanged glances, nodded slightly, and coordinated their movements, occasionally letting out low shouts to embolden themselves and intimidate their opponents.

However, the Qi Family Knife Squad's swordsmanship was fierce and varied, making it impossible to defend against them. One soldier, swift as lightning, advanced, his Qi Family Knife raised high, and slashed down with a whistling wind. Seeing this, a member of the Japanese special forces quickly raised his sword to block the blow. With a loud clang, sparks flew from the metal collision. The Qi Family Knife Squad soldier pivoted, his blade flipping, and slashed out like a flash of silver lightning. The special forces member, unable to dodge, was cut on the arm, and blood instantly gushed out, staining his clothes red.

The ordinary Japanese infantrymen, seeing the enemy approaching, frantically fiddled with their rifles. Their fingers trembled as they struggled to eject the bullet from the chamber. With a click, the bullet fell to the ground. Then, they took a deep breath, summoned their courage, and charged forward with a cry. They attempted to use the skill of bayonet stabs to knock their opponents down. They puffed out their chests, thrust their bayonets straight forward, and advanced with jerky steps, their eyes filled with panic and anxiety.

But under the fierce attacks of the Qi Family Sword Squad, they were forced back at every turn. Their bayonet tactics were disorganized and unsystematic. Many simply waved their bayonets blindly, stabbing the air in an attempt to protect themselves. Some were easily sidestepped by the Qi Family Sword Squad, whose blades, like nimble snakes, pierced through the gaps in their bayonets, only to be cut down with a single blow. The fallen Japanese infantrymen stared with wide eyes, their faces filled with disbelief, their mouths slightly open, as if they wanted to shout, but no sound came out. Blood flowed from their wounds, staining the ground beneath their feet red.

On the battlefield, the cries of battle and the clashing of metal mingled, a deafening melding. As the Qi Clan Blade Squad gradually gained the upper hand, Kazuya Uesugi realized that if they remained trapped, their entire army would be annihilated. Gritting his teeth, a flicker of determination in his eyes, he led his assault team in a desperate attempt to break out. Kazuya Uesugi gripped his submachine gun tightly, the barrel swaying slightly as he ran. His gaze was fixed on the Qi Clan Blade Squad members ahead of him, his finger firmly on the trigger. "Da da da..." A series of well-aimed bullets whizzed out, and the muzzles of the guns spewed out angry flames. Although the Qi Clan Blade Squad soldiers quickly dodged, several were unfortunately hit, their bodies violently shaken, and blood splattered on the surrounding grass.

As he fired, Kazuya Uesugi untied a grenade from his waist, then took several more from his teammate and quickly tied them together. His movements were deft and decisive, transforming the grenade into a deadly work of art. He roughly estimated the distance and angle, then, with all his might, hurled the cluster grenade at the archers surrounding them. The cluster grenade arced through the air, carrying with it a breath of death. The archers, horrified, fled in all directions, but many were thrown to the ground by the force of the grenade explosion, screaming in agony.

With this round of fierce attack, Kazuya Uesugami and his special forces team finally tore a hole in the encirclement of the Qijiadao team. They rushed towards the hole regardless of everything, and fired all around with submachine guns while rushing, suppressing the enemy's counterattack. The special forces team followed closely behind Kazuya Uesugami, their faces covered with sweat and dust, but their eyes revealed the relief of surviving the disaster. Amidst the hail of bullets and the air of smoke, they finally escaped from the mountain jungle and ran towards the county town controlled by the Japanese army. Along the way, they staggered, but did not dare to stop for a moment, until they collapsed to the ground and began to repair after returning to the county town..., Kazuya Uesugami was thinking at this moment: "Why can't our well-armed and well-trained special forces team fight against the mountain villagers holding cold weapons and broadswords?

Is it because of the existence of the "Ghost Assassin"? "