I used the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword) to fight the Japanese.

"Don't try to reason with a bunch of dogs, they only recognize sticks! Beat them until they're scared and they'll behave! It's almost dawn, you should all go and get some rest, there are still too many brothers waiting for you to take care of!" Mancang said to Liang Ping, who was yawning.

"Okay, you should also take care of yourself and get some rest. Your fever hasn't completely subsided yet." Liang Ping agreed and turned to leave, but before he had gone far, he was stunned by the sudden news and stood frozen in place.

"Uncle Cang! Uncle Cang! Something terrible has happened! The Japanese have sneaked in through the tunnels!" Xizi rushed in and shouted anxiously.

"What? Get all the able-bodied brothers to grab their weapons and hold off the Japanese no matter what! Notify Third Master to prepare for battle, and if necessary, blow up the cave!" Man Cang suddenly tensed up.

Yesterday, we were on high alert all day, waiting for the Japanese to attack, but after two rounds of bombing, we didn't even see a single Japanese soldier! We thought the Japanese were preparing for a protracted war and would bomb again today, but then this happened! Damn it, the Japanese have learned to launch night attacks too!

Good news! Once you're here, don't even think about leaving! Don't let the fact that all the brothers are poisoned and not in good condition fool you. The Mo Dao Regiment is not what it was a few years ago, with only a few dozen guns and a few hundred men. It's now a force of tens of thousands, whose spit could form a small stream!

"Okay!" Xizi agreed and quickly went to relay the order.

Without hesitation, Mancang grabbed his crossbow and chased after them. He quickly ran to the sentry post, where Hu Zi and his men were already guarding the area.

"What's going on? How many Japanese soldiers are here?" Mancang asked, lying down next to Huzi.

"It's still unclear. The hidden sentries discovered the situation, but the visible sentries have already been killed by the Japanese. We don't know the extent of the Japanese invasion! We've already sent people to investigate!" Tiger replied briefly.

"Sound the emergency horn! Tell the brothers to be aware of the people around them. If you spot any strangers, take them into custody immediately! Get the brothers and surround the cave entrance!" Man Cang quickly ordered after a moment's thought.

"Good!..." Just then, gunshots rang out from the camp!

"Bang bang bang bang!"

"Ta-ta-ta-ta!"

"Gunshots over there at Qingquan! Hu Zi immediately pinpointed the location and called his brothers to come to the rescue."

"Don't panic! Making a ruckus now could easily lead to mistaken identities and accidental injuries! Proceed according to the original plan and surround that area. We can't afford to act recklessly now!" It's not even dawn yet; it's impossible to tell who's who without careful observation. If we make a mistake and accidentally injure our own people, it'll be a disaster! With so many people, anything can happen!

"Yes, yes, yes! Brothers, follow me, form a search formation and surround them!" Tiger shouted at the top of his lungs.

The moment the gunfire rang out, the entire camp descended into chaos. Most of the men had already suffered from the poison gas to varying degrees, and upon hearing the gunfire, they tensed up, ignoring their own pain and grabbing their weapons to fight the enemy to the death! With so many people, problems were bound to arise, especially since it was still dark and visibility was limited. The camp quickly lost its order.

"Smoke rises as we gaze northward across the land, dragons surge and horses neigh, swords flash like frost!" Just then, Mancang belted out "Serving the Country with Utmost Loyalty," a song every member of the regiment knew! It was practically their Mo Dao Regiment's anthem; everyone had to learn it from the veterans during enlistment training. Most importantly, Mancang could guarantee that only their Mo Dao Regiment knew it, and the Japanese devils definitely didn't!

"Smoke rises as we gaze northward across the land, dragons rise and horses neigh, swords flash like frost!..." The brothers around him immediately joined in the loud singing, their clear voices instantly echoing throughout the camp.

"It's the troupe leader and the others! Quick! Let's sing along and join the troupe leader!"

"Yes, yes, yes! It's the commander calling us, let's go quickly!"

"Quick! Let's sing too, so the band leaders know we're here!"

"Sing! Watch out for the people around you. Anyone who can't sing is definitely a Japanese soldier in disguise. Arrest them first!"

"That's a great idea! Everyone, start singing along!"

So the brothers, who were in complete chaos, seemed to have found their leader and started singing loudly one by one. Soon, loud singing filled the camp, and order was gradually restored.

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On the other side, the Japanese attack initially went very smoothly. Staff Officer Koiso and Masayuki Kunimoto, leading two thousand Japanese soldiers, emerged from the cave and soon discovered the enemy camp. Moreover, the poison gas bombardment clearly inflicted considerable damage on the enemy, with groans echoing throughout the camp!

This discovery overjoyed them, and they immediately eliminated the sentries and began assassinating the enemy! Soon, the Japanese soldiers successfully infiltrated the camp, bayonets in hand, silently reaping the lives of the soldiers! Many members of the Modao Regiment lost their lives without a sound!

However, their good fortune didn't last long. Just after they wiped out a company of soldiers, they were discovered! First, the sentries gave a warning, then gunfire erupted, and the entire camp was thrown into chaos!

"Haha, we've been discovered after all! Let's have a good fight then! Order the soldiers to fight individually and kill their fill in the chaos!" Staff Officer Koiso commanded, his eyes gleaming with a wolf-like greed.

"Hey! In Chinese terms, this is called 'blossoming from the center,' and they will pay a heavy price!" Kunimoto Masaji laughed loudly as he looked at the disorganized crowd.

"Bang bang bang bang!"

"Ta-ta-ta-ta!"

Gunfire raged, and many people fell in pools of blood amidst panic! The enemy failed to organize an effective defense; the panicked crowd instinctively dodged and retreated without any effective counterattack. The Japanese soldiers were like wolves charging into a flock of sheep, reaping lives at will!

The chaos lasted for over ten minutes before things calmed down. Under the direction of some, simple defensive fortifications were constructed, and a counterattack began. However, the enemy's weapons were clearly unsuitable for nighttime warfare; a chaotic swarm was utterly ineffective. In the ensuing commotion, many only managed to grab repeating crossbows to attack. Moreover, with the chaos still raging outside, the enemy couldn't unleash their full power, making the counterattack extremely limited in its effectiveness!

Just then, loud singing resounded from all directions of the camp. Although the two could not understand it, the powerful and inspiring spirit of the singing overwhelmed them! More importantly, the chaos outside was brought under control, and more people surrounded them!

"Staff Officer Koiso, the enemy is increasing in number and is closing in! We should retreat!" Kunimoto Masaji warned as the singing grew closer.

"Hmm, not bad! They stopped the chaos with just one song. This Mo Dao Regiment is really something!" Staff Officer Koji said, looking around.

"Order the troops to withdraw in an orderly manner. Once inside the cave, blow up the entrance and let these lowly people experience what it feels like to suddenly disappear!"

The night raid was a resounding success! Not only did they pinpoint the enemy's exact location and ascertain their true situation, but they also eliminated a significant number of them! There was absolutely no reason to retreat now!