Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

The landmines on the east side are the most important, as they are meant to cut off the retreat route of the Japanese troops entering the area, and are also the most crucial link in cutting off Japanese reinforcements.

Therefore, the explosion here was even more violent than the previous two.

Tongues of fire shot out from the ground, instantly engulfing the surrounding Japanese soldiers and trucks.

A Japanese infantry squad was engulfed in flames the instant of the explosion. Their bodies were charred black by the intense heat, emitting a pungent, burnt smell.

A supply truck fully loaded with ammunition was also not spared; the truck was instantly detonated, and a huge fireball shot into the sky, engulfing all the surrounding Japanese soldiers and vehicles in the inferno.

The ammunition detonated repeatedly during the explosions, making crackling sounds that shook the entire valley.

Dust and smoke filled the entire valley, blurring the view.

It turned out that Duanwu had ordered Long Qianyan, Ma Shanpao, Duyanlong, and others to mix a large amount of flammable material into the landmine. Once the landmine exploded, the flammable material would scatter and fall onto the dry grass, igniting a raging fire.

Once the hay was set ablaze, the fire spread rapidly, crackling and popping as it burned the trees, and twisting and breaking the low shrubs in the flames, causing them to fall to the ground.

Flames licked at the bodies of the Japanese soldiers, and many of them were engulfed in flames before they could even recover from the explosion of the landmines.

They screamed in terror, trying to extinguish the flames on their bodies, but the flames burned ever brighter, gradually engulfing them.

The Japanese soldiers, engulfed in flames, writhed in agony on the ground, letting out piercing screams, but those sounds were quickly drowned out by the explosions and the howling of flames.

Thick smoke billowed out, forming a huge black mushroom cloud that blotted out the sun.

The air in the valley became scorching hot and thin, making it hard to breathe.

The Japanese soldiers' eyes were stinging from the thick smoke, making their vision even more blurred. They couldn't tell which way was which and could only wander around the sea of ​​fire like headless flies.

Trucks burned in flames, fuel tanks exploding intermittently, and splattered gasoline ignited new sources of fire, making the blaze even more ferocious.

The truck's tires were burned and melted, flowing out puddles of black rubber liquid that emitted a pungent odor.

Prince Kitashirakawa, trapped in the valley, was in a sorry state. His military uniform had several large holes burned through it by the flames, a tuft of his hair was singed, and his face was filled with terror and anger.

His eyes widened as he looked at the hellish scene around him, and he roared angrily, "Baka! Wasn't it said that the Anti-Japanese Brigade was still at its post? What's going on? Cough cough!"

His intense anger made him extremely agitated, and after speaking, he began to cough violently. Each cough made his body tremble, as if he were coughing up his internal organs.

The chief of staff, standing nearby, was also terrified by the sight before him, his face turning ashen. His voice trembled as he warned, "Your Highness, we must break out as soon as possible! A raging fire has broken out of this valley; we will be burned to death inside!"

The chief of staff's eyes were filled with anxiety as he kept looking around, trying to find a way to break through the encirclement.

However, the entire valley was engulfed in fire and explosions, with raging flames and exploding landmines all around, making it impossible to find a safe passage.

The Japanese soldiers were forced to huddle together tightly by the fire and landmines, pushing and shoving each other in a chaotic manner.

When Kitashirakawa Minami saw this, he almost ground his back teeth to powder.

He shouted, "Organize a suicide squad! We must break through! I refuse to believe that these anti-Japanese elements can stop our Imperial Japanese Army!"

However, in this chaotic and noisy environment, his command was like a pebble thrown into a surging wave, failing to create any ripples at all.

The Japanese soldiers were too busy taking care of themselves to have any time to organize any suicide squads.

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Meanwhile, on the west side of Sunset Valley, the vanguard of the Japanese troops, having already left the valley, saw the chaos within and, worried about Prince Kitashirakawa's safety, considered returning to his aid. However, they feared that entering the valley would lead to the same fate as Prince Kitashirakawa.

The Japanese company commander immediately ordered, "Drive those civilians off the vehicles and let them enter the valley first. I refuse to believe that the anti-Japanese brigade would abandon its own people."

"Hi!"

The Japanese soldiers received their orders and jumped off the vehicles to drive away the captured civilians.

But just then, before the Japanese soldiers could even fully disembark, Duanwu led his black-clad troops down from the mountains on both sides.

"Hit me!"

At Duanwu's command, bullets rained down on the Japanese vanguard, catching them completely off guard.

The black-clad soldiers were excellent marksmen, which is why Duanwu chose to ambush them at the western entrance of the valley.

Before the Japanese soldiers could even react, they were mowed down by a hail of bullets.

The surviving Japanese soldiers hurriedly searched for cover in the chaos.

Some hid behind the truck, while others lay on the ground.

But the black-clad troops' firepower was too intense, and they had nowhere to hide.

Some Japanese soldiers tried to retaliate, but under the precise marksmanship of the Black-Clad Troops, they couldn't even lift their heads, let alone fight back.

At this point, whoever dares to show their face will die.

As a result, under the fierce attack of the black-clad troops, the vanguard of the Japanese army was quickly routed.

They no longer cared about the common people and fled in groups of three or five.

Duanwu led his soldiers to rush to the villagers, shouting, "Fellow villagers, don't be afraid! We are from the Anti-Japanese Brigade, and we've come to save you!"

Upon hearing this, the people were moved to tears, some even kneeling on the ground and kowtowing repeatedly in gratitude.

"Everyone, get up quickly, follow us, and get out of here right now!"

While helping the kneeling civilians to their feet, Duanwu organized soldiers to escort them to the north side of the valley, where new recruits could temporarily protect them.

In addition to sending some men to pursue the fleeing Japanese soldiers, they also had to block the western exit.

Because the Japanese soldiers would definitely choose to break out after the explosion.

In other words, this battle has only just begun. The real tough battle is yet to come.

Sure enough, just as the civilians evacuated, the sound of Japanese soldiers charging could be heard from the valley.

A raging fire broke out in the valley, and the Japanese soldiers had no choice but to break through to safety if they wanted to survive. Otherwise, they would be burned alive in the valley.

Therefore, the wild grass in Sunset Valley made an irreplaceable contribution to this battle!

Duanwu immediately ordered, "Set up defenses immediately and block the exit of Luoxia Valley. We absolutely cannot let the Japanese devils escape!" (End of Chapter)