The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Lei Tao, after a long period of exhaustion and unconsciousness, suddenly woke up in the afternoon. His consciousness was still hazy, but when his eyes fell on the watch on his wrist, he was startled. He realized that the Japanese army's entry ceremony was about to begin.

Lei Tao looked around and saw the remaining soldiers carrying more than twenty shells and placing them near the howitzer. His eyes suddenly became sharp, and a bold plan emerged in his mind. Lei Tao quickly stood up and began to search among the remaining soldiers. Soon, he found a remnant soldier who had been a member of the artillery.

Lei Tao walked up to the remnant soldier and said firmly, "Hey, buddy, I'll go observe the Japanese army's entry ceremony and give you the position and distance. Just adjust the angle of your artillery and fire when I tell you to." The remnant soldier looked at Lei Tao, a flicker of determination in his eyes. He nodded vigorously and responded, "Don't worry, as long as you can accurately report the position, I will definitely make the shells hit the target accurately."

Lei Tao said nothing more and sprang into action. He quickly gathered his equipment, his eyes revealing a resolute determination. Then, he quietly left his position, like a ghost, and headed towards the commanding heights of Toudao Ridge, where he could see the entire city of Nanjing.

Along the way, Lei Tao's steps were light and nimble, avoiding areas where Japanese troops might be present, relying on his familiarity with the terrain to navigate the mountains and forests. His heart was filled with anxiety and anticipation. The impending battle was like a fuse about to be lit, poised to unleash a tremendous energy at any moment. He knew full well that this operation would deal another heavy blow to the Japanese army, a vindication for defending his homeland and for those who had suffered during the war.

The wind whistled in his ears, as if cheering him on. Lei Tao's mind kept replaying the atrocities committed by the Japanese army, and those bloody images only strengthened his resolve. He gritted his teeth and quickened his pace, with only one conviction in his heart: he must make the Japanese pay the price.

Finally, Lei Tao reached the commanding heights of Toudaoling. From here, he had a panoramic view of Nanjing. He found a secluded spot, set up a telescope, and began to observe the movements of the Japanese army.

At this moment, the Japanese army's entry ceremony was underway. Lei Tao observed that the Japanese troops were in neat formation, the soldiers dressed in uniform, carrying their guns and marching in measured steps. Their faces carried the arrogance and pride of conquerors, their eyes revealing a possessive desire for the city. Officers rode tall horses at the front of the procession, their uniforms adorned with medals, demonstrating their status and military achievements. Behind them followed standard-bearers, holding high the Japanese and military flags, which fluttered in the wind. The military band played stirring music, attempting to create an atmosphere of victory. The instruments gleamed metallically in the sunlight, and the music echoed through the city streets.

Lei Tao's gaze fell upon the Japanese military equipment. He watched as tanks and armored vehicles slowly rolled through the streets, their tracks clunking against the pavement. The tanks' guns were raised high, as if to demonstrate their might. Trucks hauled cannons and various weapons, their weapons emitting a cold aura in the sunlight. Some trucks were even loaded with ammunition boxes and supplies, demonstrating the Japanese army's logistical capabilities.

The streets were lined with Japanese soldiers, charged with maintaining order and preventing accidents. Forced by the Japanese troops, civilians stood by the roadside to watch the entry ceremony, their faces filled with fear and helplessness. Some buildings on the street had been destroyed by war, their walls pockmarked with bullet holes and traces of gunpowder smoke. Some shop signs were damaged, their doors and windows closed, creating a particularly desolate scene. The route for the entry ceremony was lined with colorful flags and banners, inscribed in Japanese, proclaiming the victory of the Japanese Empire. These banners fluttered in the wind, creating a stark contrast to the surrounding ruins.

Lei Tao gripped the telescope tightly, the anger in his heart burning even more fiercely. Suddenly, he saw Matsui Iwane and other high-ranking Japanese generals. They rode tall horses and moved slowly forward. Matsui Iwane had a smug smile on his face, a smile filled with the intoxication of victory and greed for this land. He raised his chin slightly and waved to the soldiers on both sides, like an arrogant monarch reviewing his troops. The other generals following behind him followed suit, waving their whips and showing their majesty to the soldiers. Their horses marched with elegant steps, and the sound of their hooves echoed in the quiet streets, as if beating the drums of invasion.

Lei Tao quickly observed the distance and bearing of the Japanese troops from the entrance ceremony, then used flag signals to convey the message to the remaining soldiers. "Distance 3580, bearing 054!" His movements were decisive and precise, and each wave of the flag was full of power.

At the artillery position, the remaining soldiers bustled about nervously. The one from the artillery barked out commands: "Quick, adjust the howitzer's elevation! According to the flag signals, bearing 054, distance 3580!" Everyone sprang into action, deftly manipulating the howitzer with a display of professionalism.

One of the remaining soldiers turned the cannon wheel vigorously, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead. "We must adjust it accurately, this shot is crucial!" Another remaining soldier carefully observed the dial: "Don't worry, we will definitely hit the target! Let the Japanese have a taste of our power!"

After some intense adjustments, the angle of the howitzer was finally adjusted. The remnant soldier from the artillery tightly grasped the launch rod, staring intently into the distance, waiting for Lei Tao's next instruction.

Lei Tao waved the flag again and issued the order of "three rapid fire".

At the artillery position, everyone's heart was in their throat. "Ready!" shouted the remnant of the artillery. "Fire!" With his command, the howitzer unleashed a deafening roar. Three shells streaked across the sky like meteors, hurtling towards the Japanese army's entry ceremony.

Shells whizzed through the air, carrying with them a scent of destruction. A moment later, a massive explosion was heard in the distance. Flames shot up into the sky, and smoke filled the air. The Japanese army was thrown into chaos, and the soldiers fled in panic. Even high-ranking Japanese generals like Matsui Iwane were terrified by this sudden attack, their faces pale.

After seeing the effect of the bombardment, Lei Tao decisively adjusted his target. He once again used flag signals to convey the order to the artillery position: "Correct 004 to the right, and fire all the shells!"

At the artillery position, the remaining soldiers immediately followed orders, quickly repositioning their guns and reloading their shells.

"Everyone, work harder and beat the Japanese into a pulp!" The remnants of the artillery shouted loudly to boost morale.

"Okay, let's fight for our home!" everyone responded in unison.

With each cannon shot, shells rained down on Japanese tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery. The powerful impact ripped apart the armor of tanks, overturned armored vehicles, and shattered artillery pieces. The Japanese suffered a devastating blow, with countless casualties. Their entry ceremony suddenly turned into a disaster.

The streets were a shambles, a tangle of flames and smoke. Japanese soldiers screamed in terror, seeking cover. However, the bombardment left them with nowhere to flee. Some were blasted to pieces, while others were buried by collapsed buildings. Japanese tanks and armored vehicles were reduced to piles of scrap metal, no longer able to display their former might.

At this point, Lei Tao realized that the Japanese would soon launch a counterattack. He decisively used flag signals to inform the remaining soldiers to retreat quickly: "Quickly evacuate, I'll take care of the artillery!"

At the artillery position, the remaining soldiers, though somewhat reluctant to leave after seeing the flag signals, knew it was a wise decision. They quickly packed up their equipment and began to evacuate.

"Everyone, hurry up and go. I believe Lei Tao will handle the cannon." said the remnant soldier who was originally from the artillery.

"Okay, let's retreat quickly and not cause trouble for Lei Tao." Everyone responded.

After watching the remaining soldiers safely evacuate, Lei Tao began to consider what to do with the three howitzers. He knew the consequences of letting the cannons fall into the hands of the Japanese would be disastrous. He decided to use his special ability to store the cannons within the Bagua Gyro space. Lei Tao hurried back to the artillery position, concentrating his energy and mobilizing the mysterious power within him. In a flash of light, the three heavy howitzers disappeared in an instant, safely stored within the Bagua Gyro space.

Then, Lei Tao rushed to the cave where the howitzer was found and stored the remaining shells one by one into the Bagua Gyro space. After doing all this, he caught up with the retreating remnants of the army.

Lei Tao looked at the exhausted but resolute remnants of the National Security Army and said, "I'm going to be away for a while. You can rejoin the team on your own, or stay and fight guerrilla warfare. Whichever path you choose, remember that we are fighting to defend our homeland."

The remaining soldiers looked at each other. Although they were reluctant to leave, they also understood that Lei Tao had his own mission.

"Don't worry, we will continue to fight." said a remnant soldier.

"Yes, we will not let the Japanese succeed." The other remaining soldiers also nodded.

Lei Tao nodded gently, expressing his agreement and recognition. His bright, deep eyes were filled with trust and earnest expectation in someone or something. Then, he turned resolutely and walked slowly forward with firm and powerful steps. His back gradually faded away through the dense forest. At first, his tall and straight figure was clearly visible, but as time passed, his figure gradually became blurred, and finally completely merged into the lush, endless mountains and forests, as if he had never appeared.