On the Japanese side, following the arrival of the old devil Takatani Naojiro at the front line, various units began moving in tandem, sending shockwaves across the entire front.
As for Lin Feng’s side, the main force had successfully linked up with Han Xianyuan’s 524th Regiment, allowing the soldiers—whose nerves had been stretched to the breaking point—a brief moment of relief. Many of them had gone days without closing their eyes, relying solely on willpower to reach the 524th Regiment’s defensive sector.
The soldiers were gaunt and sallow, their uniforms tattered. Though the cooking squads worked tirelessly to provide meals, many men were so exhausted they fell into a deep sleep before they could even take a hot bite. At last, their frayed spirits found some respite.
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