The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 248: Fierce Battle in the Valley: Firepower Maneuvering and Luring the Enemy

Just as they were about to reach the valley, they heard the sound of Japanese gunfire from behind. A small group of Japanese soldiers, unwilling to give up, were still in hot pursuit. Without time to rest, Lei Tao and his companions immediately turned back and sought cover. Lei Tao pulled several MP35 submachine guns and accompanying magazines from his backpack (the Bagua gyroscope space), shouted, "Take the guns!" and tossed the guns to the group.

Hu Hansi caught the gun steadily, quickly pulled the bolt, and loaded the bullet in one smooth motion. He used a stout tree as cover and leaned out to observe the Japanese troops' movements. They fanned out, approaching cautiously with their rifles in hand, shouting from time to time in an attempt to distract Lei Tao and the others.

Chen Feiyang tightly grasped the MP35 submachine gun he had just received. He lowered his body and quickly moved behind a huge rock. Using the rock as cover, he aimed the gun at the Japanese soldiers. At this moment, his heart was beating rapidly, but he quickly calmed down and waited for the best time to shoot.

Lu Ming, Huang Hu, and Liu Zishan quickly found suitable positions and fanned out, forming a defensive circle and providing mutual cover to prevent a flanking attack from the Japanese. Lu Ming crouched behind a raised rock, keeping an eye on his surroundings as he quickly reloaded his submachine gun with a fresh magazine. His fingers moved expertly across the barrel, ready for battle at a moment's notice. Sweat beaded his forehead, trickling down his cheeks and onto the ground beneath his feet, but he remained oblivious, his eyes fixed fixed on the direction the Japanese might appear.

Huang Hu leaned against a stout tree, leaning slightly sideways, his gaze fixed sharply on the fan-shaped right side. The slightest movement from the Japanese would have instantly unleashed his firepower. His breathing was steady and powerful, each exhale gathering strength for a fatal blow.

Liu Zishan half-knelt behind the slope, Springfield sniper rifle in hand, using the terrain to observe the left side of the fan. His breathing was steady, his expression focused, his ears catching the subtlest sounds around him, the butt of the rifle pressed firmly against his shoulder, ready to shoot at any moment.

At this moment, a small force from the Japanese army attempted to break through from the left. A nimble Japanese soldier crouched, using the cover of bushes to quietly approach Liu Zishan. Liu Zishan sensed something unusual and narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the bushes. Just as the Japanese soldier was about to rise and shoot, Liu Zishan decisively pulled the trigger, and the bullet accurately hit the Japanese soldier, knocking him down.

Huang Hu on the right was also busy. He noticed two Japanese soldiers trying to outflanking him. He quickly adjusted his gun and fired several shots at the Japanese soldiers, forcing them to lie on the ground and not dare to show their heads.

On Lu Ming's side, a Japanese soldier, taking advantage of the three men's firepower being distracted, crept forward from the front. Lu Ming caught sight of him from the corner of his eye, immediately turned, and opened fire on the Japanese soldier. The bullets kicked up dust in front of the Japanese soldier, who was so frightened that he quickly rolled over to a nearby pit for shelter.

The battle intensified, with wave after wave of Japanese attacks. Huang Hu, nearly out of ammunition, shouted, "Cover me while I reload!" as he quickly crouched down to change his magazine. Lu Ming and Liu Zishan immediately increased their firepower, suppressing the Japanese. As Huang Hu finished reloading and stood up, a bullet grazed his arm, leaving a bloody streak. He ignored the pain and continued fighting.

The Japanese seemed to sense their ammunition shortage and their attacks intensified. Seeing this, Lei Tao secretly decided that this wasn't going to work; he needed to proactively attack and disrupt the enemy's rhythm. He quickly gestured to his team, signaling Chen Feiyang and Hu Hansi to concentrate their firepower on suppressing the Japanese in the front, while Lu Ming, Huang Hu, and Liu Zishan quietly moved to the sides, looking for an opportunity to get behind the Japanese.

Lu Ming and Huang Hu took advantage of the terrain, crouching through the bushes and gradually closing in on the Japanese flank. Liu Zishan, using the range advantage of his sniper rifle, provided cover for them from behind the earthen slope. If any Japanese soldiers noticed Lu Ming and Huang Hu's movements, he would immediately open fire to contain them.

When Lu Ming and Huang Hu arrived at the designated position, Lei Tao shouted, "Let's do it!" The two of them took out M1 grenades at the same time, skillfully pulled out the safety pins, stood up from both sides, and threw them hard at the Japanese army.

With two loud bangs, the grenade exploded among the Japanese troops. The dust and heat kicked up by the explosion caused the surrounding Japanese soldiers to fall to the ground, and screams rang out instantly. Taking advantage of the Japanese troops' disarray caused by the explosion, Lu Ming and Huang Hu raised their MP35 submachine guns and fired wildly at the Japanese troops.

Lu Ming's eyes were red, his teeth clenched, his finger repeatedly pulling the trigger, bullets raining down on the Japanese. His body trembled slightly with each shot, each shot tinged with anger at the enemy. Huang Hu, not to be outdone, roared and fired, his submachine gun spitting out tongues of flame, making the Japanese soldiers unable to raise their heads.

Hu Hansi and Chen Feiyang, facing the enemy, seized the opportunity and increased their firepower. Hu Hansi mounted his machine gun on a tree stump and, despite the scorching heat, continued to pour bullets into the Japanese. Chen Feiyang, using the cover of a boulder, aimed precisely at the Japanese, and with every shot, another Japanese soldier felled.

Liu Zishan, perched on the slope, closely monitored the battlefield through the scope of his sniper rifle. If any Japanese soldiers attempted to flank Lu Ming and Huang Hu, he would quickly fire, killing them. His breathing was steady and slow, and each shot was carefully considered, ensuring a foolproof outcome.

The Japanese army fell into chaos under this sudden attack, but they quickly began to organize a counterattack. Some Japanese soldiers lay on the ground and shot at Lei Tao and others, while others tried to find cover and approach them.

Lei Tao watched the Japanese counterattack and realized he couldn't stay here for long. He shouted, "Prepare to retreat! Huang Hu, Lu Ming, you go first, we'll cover you!" Huang Hu and Lu Ming heard the order and took turns covering each other as they retreated toward the valley. As they retreated, they occasionally turned and fired to prevent the Japanese from pursuing them.

Hu Hansi and Chen Feiyang continued to suppress the Japanese army, buying time for Huang Hu and Lu Ming. Liu Zishan also kept firing to contain the Japanese army's actions. When Huang Hu and Lu Ming were safely evacuated, Lei Tao shouted: "Hu Hansi, Chen Feiyang, retreat! Liu Zishan, you retreat too!"

The four men quickly stood up and ran for their lives towards the valley. Seeing this, the Japanese soldiers behind them refused to give up. The commander brandished his sword and screamed at the soldiers to rise and pursue immediately. For a moment, the sound of footsteps and shouts intertwined, and the Japanese army surged forward like a tide.

"Brothers, you guys stop the Japanese army first!" Lei Tao shouted as he ran, "I'll go set up some traps under the cliff over there. We must get rid of the pursuers this time!" He pointed to the cliff more than a hundred meters away. The terrain there was dangerous and it was an excellent stopping point.

Hu Hansi, Chen Feiyang, and Liu Zishan quickly found cover and fired at the Japanese with their weapons. Hu Hansi's machine gun opened fire first, and dense bullets swept towards the Japanese, forcing them to disperse and seek cover. Chen Feiyang and Liu Zishan were not to be outdone, and accurately shot at the Japanese soldiers who were exposed to their sight.