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Chapter 419

Chapter 419

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Amidst the deafening roar of gunfire and artillery, the situation on the battlefield shifted in an instant. Following the orders of Matsui Ichiro, a squadron of Japanese Army cavalry immediately began a flanking maneuver toward the southern wall of the canyon. The thunder of hooves beat a rapid, chaotic rhythm across the valley, and the yellow dust they kicked up hung in the air for a long time. Leitao, observing from a high vantage point, keenly caught the movement of the Japanese cavalry. He signaled quickly, and his team, understanding his intent, adjusted their positions to prepare. Meng Xiaoyu gripped her rifle tightly, her eyes fixed firmly on the southern wall, her finger curled against the trigger, ready to fire at any moment. Although the dust from the Japanese horses had not yet settled, Leitao had already spotted a vulnerability in their flanking route through his binoculars. "Third squad, lower your aim, prioritize the rocky beach area!" he shouted, though his voice was instantly swallowed by the blast of mortar fire. Fortunately, Liu Zishan, Chen Feiyang, and the others, concealed in the brush, had already adjusted their sights to the 4-level graduation. Soon, the Japanese cavalry entered their line of sight. They galloped along the narrow path on the southern wall, the dust swirling behind them like a yellow dragon. Leitao’s eyes narrowed like a hawk's. Without hesitation, he issued the command: "Targets are the Japanese cavalry, fire at will!" As the words le…

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