nycdaug Chapter 167 Three Flavors of Real Fire Dropped from Heaven
Chapter 167 Three Flavors of Real Fire Dropped from Heaven
Seeing Lei Tao's resolute attitude, the military commander knew it would be difficult to change his mind at the moment, so he could only sigh helplessly: "Okay, Brother Huanying, since you insist so much, we can discuss this matter later. But I hope you understand that maintaining a good cooperative relationship with our military will always be beneficial to you."
Lei Tao smiled and said, "Captain, I am very grateful for the trust and cooperation intention of the Military Control Commission. I believe we will have many opportunities to work together on the road to fighting the Japanese invaders. For now, let's focus on dealing with the threat of the Japanese army. If you must separate, then I will have to leave and pull out a team to fight the devils. I believe that with the advanced weapons and equipment, food, and medicine on hand, many people will join my team. When the time comes, I will only speak with the results of fighting the Japanese invaders. Regardless of background or faction, as long as they are patriots who are truly committed to resisting Japan, I welcome them all."
The military commander was struck by Lei Tao's words. He knew his threats were real. Lei Tao's courage and wisdom, displayed in previous battles, and his mysterious access to resources, made him a force to be reckoned with. If Lei Tao were pushed to this point, he might become a formidable and uncontrollable force.
The military commander quickly said, "Brother Phantom, don't be impulsive. Right now, we should prioritize fighting the enemy. I was abrupt just now. Let's stick to our established plan and work together to fight the Japanese."
Lei Tao nodded slightly. "That's very good. Captain, we all know that the Japanese invasion is becoming increasingly rampant. Every bit of our strength is precious and should not be divided and wasted internally."
Afterwards, they returned to the crowd and found that a company from the training camp of a certain division of the Eighth Route Army had also arrived to participate in the operation.
The company commander walked up quickly, saluted Lei Tao and the military commander, and said, "We have been ordered to come to support and obey your orders!" Lei Tao and the military commander saluted in return, with a look of relief on their faces.
Everyone quickly sat together and began to discuss the specific battle plan. Lei Tao looked at the map, pondered for a moment, and then said, "From the current situation, the Japanese stronghold in the east is relatively isolated, but the defense is relatively strong. We can start with the stronghold in the west. The terrain there is complex, which is conducive to our covert approach. In addition, their patrols have a large gap, so we have a chance to catch them off guard."
The Military Control Commissioner agreed. "Brother Phantom's analysis is sound. However, our western outpost is close to a Japanese supply depot. If a firefight breaks out, they might rush to reinforce us. We must arrange a blocking force in advance to prevent ourselves from being surrounded."
Li Shuiniu continued, "Our Eighth Route Army can set up an ambush in the surrounding mountains and forests, using the terrain to block the Japanese reinforcements. However, this requires close coordination with the Military Control Commission's firepower support to ensure that while we eliminate the enemy strongholds, we can also stop the Japanese counterattack."
Lei Tao thought for a moment and said, "In that case, we might as well use a feint to the east and attack in the west to confuse the Japanese army and make them confused about our true intentions. The Japanese army's defense in the east seems solid, but it is not. Leave this difficult task to me. I will use the "Three Flavors of True Fire from the Sky" to smash this tortoise-shell defense line. After the battle starts on my side, you will immediately launch a swift and fierce attack on the Japanese strongholds and material storage stations in the west. In this way, the Japanese army will be unable to take care of both ends and fall into chaos and panic. We can take advantage of the situation to expand the results of the battle and give them a heavy blow."
When everyone heard Lei Tao's plan, they all nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with determination and excitement. They then hurried to make final preparations before the battle.
Led by Li Shuiniu, the Eighth Route Army soldiers meticulously disguised themselves, skillfully covering their bodies and weapons with branches and leaves to blend seamlessly into the forested environment. They also exchanged close combat techniques and experiences to ensure they could quickly and effectively eliminate the enemy during the raid on the western stronghold.
The Military Control Commission members were also busy, debugging various long-range weapons and checking communication equipment to ensure that intelligence could be transmitted in a timely manner. In addition, they set up some hidden traps on the road leading to the Japanese military supply storage station. Once these traps were triggered, they would cause a huge obstacle to the Japanese reinforcements.
When everything was ready, Lei Tao sneaked alone towards the eastern stronghold. He moved through the mountains and forests like a ghost, cleverly avoiding Japanese patrols. After approaching the stronghold, he found a secluded high ground, took out a sniper grenade from the Bagua gyroscope space, installed it, and then took out the white phosphorus magazine drum, installed it. He aimed at the firing port of one of the bunkers in the Japanese stronghold and pulled the trigger. A white phosphorus grenade whistled out and instantly flew into the bunker's firing port. A low explosion sounded, and flames overflowed from several of the bunker's firing ports.
The Japanese troops inside the stronghold instantly fell into chaos, and the alarm rang out sharply. Lei Tao quickly changed his position and aimed at another bunker. There was another loud bang, and the second bunker was also hit by the white phosphorus grenade, and flames shot up into the sky.
Several Japanese soldiers, their uniforms ablaze, fled the bunker in panic, swatting the flames from their bodies, rolling on the ground, or running to the river beside the bunker and soaking in the water, but they were unable to put out the flames. They could only scream "Ami-cho" in Japanese, watching in agony as the flames consumed them... Some of the burning Japanese soldiers begged their comrades for help, asking them to shoot them...
The Japanese were caught off guard by the sudden attack, but they soon began to organize a counterattack. Lei Tao was not afraid. He flexibly adjusted the position of the sniper grenade, fired mixed grenades, and controlled the sniper rifle to accurately shoot and kill the Japanese soldiers who tried to approach the position.
Immediately, Lei Tao quickly sheathed his sniper grenade. He rolled neatly onto the ground, using inertia to land behind a large rock. Upon landing, his back pressed firmly against the rock. He tilted his head slightly and took a deep breath, trying to calm his breathing, which had been slightly rapid from the battle. Then, like a nimble snake, he leaned sideways, his sharp gaze darting forward, meticulously observing the Japanese troops' every move, taking in every detail. Then, with a flick of his arm, a flash of light flashed, and from the Bagua spinning top's space, he retrieved a modified Type 81 assault rifle. With deft technique, he quickly replaced the high-capacity drum magazine, which clicked into place with a resounding click. Lei Tao instantly spun, resting his rifle on the rock. Through the scope, he locked onto a Japanese officer directing the attack. His finger lightly touched the trigger, and the modified Type 81 roared, a bullet zipping out of the barrel at astonishing speed. The bullet traced an almost invisible trajectory through the air, carrying a breath of death as it headed straight for its target. A flower of blood instantly bloomed from the officer's chest, and he flew backwards, sending the surrounding Japanese soldiers into a panic.
But the Japanese soon discovered Lei Tao's position. They began to disperse, using the terrain for concealment, and tried to outflank Lei Tao's position from multiple directions. Lei Tao did not hesitate to pull out an anti-infantry grenade from his waist. His movements were skillful and decisive. His fingers quickly pulled out the safety pin. After counting three seconds in his mind, he suddenly exerted force and threw the grenade at the fastest-advancing Japanese soldiers. The grenade drew an arc in the air, with a whistling sound of death, and fell precisely to where the Japanese soldiers were. Seeing this, the Japanese soldiers were terrified. They wanted to dodge but it was too late. With a loud "bang", flames shot into the sky. The powerful impact overturned the surrounding Japanese soldiers to the ground, and broken limbs flew everywhere. Mud and smoke filled the air...
Lei Tao then continued to change his shooting angles, sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right, and each shot was accompanied by the fall of a Japanese soldier...
Suddenly, a group of Japanese soldiers rushed out from the woods on the side, shouting slogans and looking fierce. Lei Tao remained calm. He switched his rifle to burst mode, steadily controlling the powerful recoil. He stood up, leaning against a rock, chest puffed out, like a god of war. Bullets poured out like a torrential rain, tearing bloody wounds through the Japanese charging column. The bodies of Japanese soldiers piled up in front of him, forming a makeshift barrier.
However, the Japanese also had snipers lurking in the shadows, searching for Lei Tao's weakness. A bullet whistled past Lei Tao's ear, and he could clearly feel the scorching heat of the bullet. Lei Tao quickly crouched down and hid behind a rock. He closed his eyes, relying on his keen hearing and years of combat experience to determine the enemy sniper's approximate location. After a moment, he took a deep breath, abruptly stood up, and the moment he stood up, he pulled the trigger, firing several shots in the direction he had determined. A figure flashed in the woods across the way, and then there was no movement.