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Silent all night.

The next morning, a thin mist filled the valley, and the campfire had long since died down, leaving only a pile of ashes.

After a night's rest, Ding Zhijian and the other two were visibly in better condition.

His face regained color, his eyes returned to their former sharpness, and even his voice was much stronger.

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After another unforgettable breakfast, the group tidied up the campsite briefly and then set off again.

Shen Wang's goal was clear: to travel west along the Pingshi Line, heading straight for Shanxi Province.

Last night, while no one was paying attention, Shen Wang resupplied 99A.

At this point, it's fully fueled and ready to go, in top condition.

The atmosphere inside the car was much more relaxed than yesterday.

Sha Zhenjiang even hummed an off-key tune while driving.

Although Ding Zhijian and Meng Guanglin remained composed, their expressions had become less solemn.

Last night was probably the most restful night they slept since they were captured more than a month ago.

It could even be said that it was the most peaceful night's sleep they had had since they began their covert mission.

Shen Wang felt much more relaxed.

Yesterday, the 99A's first appearance resulted in the crushing defeat of a Japanese battalion.

Having suffered such a huge loss, the Japanese should be much more cautious and wouldn't dare to come and die so easily again, right?

Once this thought arose, an even bolder idea also began to emerge—

Since the Japanese devils aren't coming towards me, then I'll go towards them!

With the Type 99A's absolutely unbeatable defensive capabilities in this era, raiding a few Japanese strongholds and camps shouldn't be a problem, right?

Thinking of this, Shen Wang asked, "Old Ding, Old Meng, Little Sha, are you familiar with this area?"

Do you know where there are any Japanese strongholds nearby?

Ding Zhijian and the other two were taken aback when they heard this, not quite understanding what Shen Wang meant.

Shen Wang explained with a smile, "What I mean is, should we... take out one or two of his strongholds?"

To destroy the Japanese stronghold?

"hiss--!"

The three of them gasped, feeling the hairs on their bodies stand on end.

This idea is far too audacious!

But then I thought, with this iron behemoth that even anti-tank guns couldn't do anything about, it seems... it really is feasible!

The group instantly became excited!

However, their excitement didn't last long, because they didn't know where the Japanese strongholds were nearby.

The three of them usually stayed within Beiping City and rarely left the city, so they were not familiar with the Japanese defenses in the border area between Pingxi and Jixi.

"What a pity..."

Shen Wang felt a little regretful, feeling that he had missed out on military merits worth hundreds of millions.

Ding Zhijian and the other two also felt some regret.

Otherwise, they might actually have accomplished something truly extraordinary!

However, this regret did not last long.

Ding Zhijian, who was in charge of observation, suddenly exclaimed in a tense voice, "Mr. Shen! There seems to be a situation ahead!"

"Oh?"

Shen Wang's spirits lifted, and he immediately looked forward through the periscope.

Sure enough, through the telescope's field of vision, one could see that the road in the distance was blocked by sandbags, timber, and other objects.

"Ha! There really are people who aren't afraid of death!"

These are all military merit points.

Without wasting any words, Shen Wang fired a high-explosive bomb.

"boom--!"

Rumble!!!

The deafening explosion sent wood chips, sand, and broken sandbags flying everywhere. The once impenetrable roadblock was instantly blasted open, clearing a passage.

However, after the sound of the cannon fire subsided, Shen Wang frowned slightly.

Something is wrong!

The anticipated fierce counterattack by the Japanese did not occur after the explosion.

He saw that the Japanese soldiers who were originally behind the roadblocks did not resist by relying on the fortifications. Instead, they scrambled into the ditches and woodlands by the roadside like frightened rabbits and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye!

"Mr. Shen, something's not right!" Ding Zhijian also noticed the anomaly.

"Why did the Japanese soldiers run away after just one shot? That's not like them!"

Meng Guanglin added, "And judging from the scale just now, the Japanese here are at most a small squad. Setting up such a rudimentary roadblock is no way they could stop us. What do they mean by this?"

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation!

The sense of relief in Shen Wang's heart vanished instantly.

The battlefield is no child's play.

The 99A is powerful, but it could also capsize unexpectedly!

"Little Sha, proceed slowly and remain highly vigilant!"

"Old Ding, Old Meng, keep a close watch on both flanks and the rear. Beware of ambushes!"

99A started up again, slowly moving toward the breach that had been blown open at a speed barely faster than walking.

The four people inside the car held their breath, their fingers on their respective control devices or weapons, ready to deal with any possible attack from any direction.

However, the anticipated ambush did not occur until the 99A had completely passed the destroyed roadblocks and slowly drove a kilometer or two away.

The only sounds were the rustling of the wind through the weeds and the monotonous roar of the tank engine; the silence was unsettling.

This eerie calm did not put the four of them at ease; instead, it made them even more tense!

After analyzing the situation for a long time, the group still couldn't determine the Japanese soldiers' specific intentions.

"Never mind, we'll deal with whatever comes our way!" Shen Wang shook his head, suppressing his doubts.

"Let's be careful and remain calm amidst any changes! Let's keep going!"

99A accelerated slightly and continued westward along the Pingshi Line.

However, less than half an hour later, a similar situation appeared ahead.

The same large number of roadblocks were placed, the same small number of Japanese soldiers were on guard, and the same retreat as soon as the cannons were fired.

One instance could be considered a coincidence, but two consecutive instances of the same tactic are definitely premeditated!

"Damn it, what the hell are those Japanese devils up to?"

Sha Zhenjiang was the youngest and the first to lose his composure.

"They neither fight back nor stop you properly, they just run away. What kind of nonsense is this?"

Ding Zhijian frowned and analyzed, "I think there are three possibilities!"

"First, they are deliberately feigning weakness to lure us deeper into a larger trap..."

"Secondly, they want to deplete our ammunition..."

"Third, they want to buy time..."

The group began to analyze based on Ding Zhijian's words.

"I don't think it's a trap to lure the enemy in. Even if they don't lure us, we'll still have to go deep into their territory."

"Besides, if there's a trap ahead, doing this would only alert the enemy!"

The first possibility is ruled out.

"I don't think they want to wear us down."

"Our advantage lies in our defenses. Even if we run out of ammunition and can't fight, we can still run!"

The second possibility was also ruled out.

"Then, only one last possibility remains!"

Three cobblers with their wits combined can outwit Zhuge Liang!

After some analysis, they realized they had actually guessed it.

"Delaying time?"

Shen Wang's eyes lit up!

The Japanese are doing this more like they're stalling for time!

"But what are the Japanese doing stalling for time? Are they trying to send more infantry to their deaths?"

That's clearly unreasonable.

The only explanation is that they are waiting for something that can truly threaten the 99A to arrive!

Upon realizing this possibility, Ding Zhijian and the other two instantly tensed up.

Tanks aren't invincible!

The three of them did not think that the Japanese soldiers really couldn't do anything about this tank.

If millet and rifles can shoot down airplanes and artillery, why can't the Japanese take down a single tank?

However, Shen Wang smiled.

Threatening 99A?

He wanted to see just what kind of deadly weapon the Japanese had prepared...