At Leitao's command of "Move out," the group quickly rose to their feet and advanced cautiously along the predetermined route. Damp mist hung heavy in the mountain forest, and the path beneath their feet grew increasingly muddy and difficult, requiring a great deal of effort with every step. The surroundings were terrifyingly still, broken only by the occasional call of an unknown bird, which only heightened the tense atmosphere.
As they marched, Meng Xiaoyu suddenly stopped, a grave expression on her face. "Brother Lei," she said, "I have a bad feeling that it's all too quiet along this path. Could the Japanese have some other conspiracy up their sleeves?" Leitao frowned slightly; he shared the same premonition, so he signaled everyone to heighten their vigilance and prepare for battle at a moment's notice.
Just then, Chen Feiyang, walking at the head of the group, accidentally triggered a tripwire hidden in the grass. In an instant, a sharp arrow came whistling out from the trees on the flank, nearly striking him. "Watch out, it's an ambush!" Leitao shouted, and everyone immediately scattered to find cover.
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