Chapter 5: Blowing Up the Enemy's Turtle Shell

However, it seems that the Japanese army is unwilling to let them go, relentlessly pursuing them and not giving them a moment's respite

With a thunderous explosion, the flimsy turret of the enemy's light tank was completely blown off, tearing away along with half of the vehicle's body. A dazzling firelight erupted from the light tank, mingling with thick smoke as it soared into the sky, resembling a great torch ignited in the fields

The enemy's turtle shell is not resistant to blows, just watch me! Luo Xiao lay behind an earthen embankment, chuckling after hearing this. He then loaded a grenade onto his gun and adjusted the gas regulator to the 0 position. As soon as the enemy's machine gun fire paused, he suddenly rolled over, raised his automatic rifle, and aimed at the opposing Type 89 light tank

"Captain, this won't do. The enemy is pressing too hard. If we don't come up with a solution, we won't be able to return to the main unit at all!" Sun Dong removed the empty magazine, reloaded a new one, and then suddenly stood up, taking a precise shot at the enemy soldier who was stealthily advancing. He then shouted towards Luo Xiao.

Regardless of which force becomes aware of it, they will not let it go. Although Luo Xiao and his team possess a special operations unit of 2,000 men, they cannot withstand the overwhelming tide of enemies. Especially if discovered by the Japanese army, the Tiger Tooth Special Operations Brigade, which has temporarily lost its rapid mobility, would be like a delicious piece of braised meat; even if they were to lose their teeth in the process, the Japanese would undoubtedly devour it with frenzy. Especially if discovered by the Japanese army, the Tiger Tooth Special Operations Brigade, which has temporarily lost its rapid mobility, would be like a delicious piece of braised meat; even if they were to lose their teeth in the process, the Japanese would undoubtedly devour it with frenzy.

Luo Xiao held the domestically produced 95 improved automatic rifle and remained at the end. Beside him was the assault team leader Sun Dong. The two of them engaged in crossfire with the machine gun team members Lang Peng and Ou Liang, providing mutual cover while retreating north, hoping to shake off the pursuit of the Japanese army

Within the village, the streets are littered with the bodies of the enemy, particularly at the two village entrances, where the corpses are piled up, effectively blocking the way into the village. To launch an attack on the village, one must first climb over the mound of bodies that has accumulated there.

Certainly, training such a team has further solidified Luo Xiao's reputation as the "Demon Captain"

Outside the village lies a rugged dirt road, which, due to infrequent foot traffic, has become overgrown with wild grass, leaving only a narrow passage in the center that can accommodate a person. However, this actually facilitated Luo Xiao's retreat, making it difficult for the Japanese soldiers to trace their whereabouts

The improved 95 series weapon is quite formidable, but ammunition will eventually run out. At that point, these guns are not much better than firewood sticks. When faced with a large-scale assault by Japanese troops, even Luo Xiao would not dare to claim that he could engage in hand-to-hand combat against hundreds of Japanese soldiers.

Luo Xiao continued to shoot without pause, almost never missing a shot. While firing, he shouted, "No, we cannot lead the enemy to the brigade. If the enemy learns that we possess a batch of weaponry and equipment far superior to that of this era, along with those technical personnel, they will likely come rushing over like madmen!"

Dozens of heavy trucks loaded with weaponry, as well as the equipment from relocated munitions factories, particularly those weapons experts, represent an astonishing wealth compared to the era in which he currently finds himself

The 89-type light tank on the right almost immediately turned the steering wheel, changing the direction of the pursuit. It seems that the driver has already seen the tragic fate of this 89-type light tank and intends to evade the calamity in Luoxiao's hands

"Since you are here, do you still want to run away?" Luo Xiao coldly laughed as he raised the automatic rifle again, aiming at the Type 89 light tank.

Two large torches have been added to the field

From the beginning of the assembly to the formation for departure, each of the two special operations battalions took less than one minute. Observing the soldiers' clean, efficient, and well-trained movements, one must acknowledge that this is a highly formidable fighting force

Rumbling!

"Captain, this little devil's turtle shell is too annoying; it seems we have to find a way to knock it off!" After being shot at by the machine gun on the enemy's Type 89 light tank, Sun Dong performed several rolls on the ground to evade before finally pouncing in front of Luo Xiao

Inside the spacious battlefield command vehicle, Yan Beifeng recorded the coordinates given to him by Luo Xiao, then grabbed the microphone and shouted into the loudspeaker, "First Special Operations Team and Second Special Operations Team, assemble and proceed immediately to the designated location on standby. The Third Special Operations Team will remain in place on standby, ensuring the safety of supplies and non-combat personnel"

The three special operations battalions of the Tiger Tooth Special Operations Brigade have long been fully armed and on high alert. They have all been equipped with the new domestically produced Type 95 improved weapons. Since Luo Xiao felt there was no turning back, let this batch of weapons be used by the soldiers for combat.

During this time, life was quite difficult for the Luo Xiao. Perhaps the enemy found their escape too leisurely, as they actually deployed two Type 89 light tanks to closely follow them. The bullets from the machine guns mounted on the tanks were almost chasing at their heels, preventing them from daring to relax even for a moment

At that moment, the intercom suddenly rang, and the voice of Yan Beifeng came through, "Luoxiao, what is happening over there? All I can hear is gunfire?"

In close-range firefights, the firepower density and intensity of the enemy's Type 38 rifle are clearly much inferior to that of the Special Forces' Type 95 improved version. Therefore, despite having the advantage of numbers, they are unable to gain any upper hand for the time being

"The special forces cannot go back, so where shall we go?" Sun Dong felt anxious; without the support of interstellar battleships, relying solely on their dozen or so people, their strength would always be limited

With a muffled "puff," a grenade was fired from the Type 95 improved automatic rifle, accurately striking the turret of the Type 89 light tank on the left, and then it exploded!

"Lang Peng, Ou Liang, provide machine gun cover, and the others retreat in order!" Luo Xiao, while wiping the blood of the enemy from the triangular bayonet, commanded the special forces team to withdraw from the northern part of the village that had not yet been surrounded by the enemy, covering each other as they retreated.

Luo Xiao emptied the last few rounds of the automatic rifle, and while changing the magazine, he said, "Alright, we will head there immediately. You order the first and second special operations battalions to set off right away and prepare for the reception at the designated location. The coordinates are ---"

The enemy's light tanks are comparable to armored vehicles, belonging to the category of being thin-skinned and weak in terms of firepower. When faced with grenades specifically designed to deal with light armor, they are naturally doomed to misfortune

Although the sniper suppressed the local machine gun, the Japanese forces were ultimately too numerous, with hundreds of soldiers swarming in. Even the special forces, despite their remarkable combat strength, could not withstand the onslaught and had no choice but to withdraw from the village

Another deafening explosion echoed, and the second light tank followed in the footsteps of the first, becoming a pile of useless scrap metal, immobilized and unable to move.

The snipers lying on the slope have been forced to relocate to a river embankment in the north of the village, as their original sniping position has been overrun by Japanese soldiers, who are advancing towards the village while firing.

We encountered the little devils and got into a fight. Old Yan, please help us see if there are any places nearby that we can hold as a stronghold!" Upon hearing Yan Beifeng's voice, Luo Xiao remembered that there was a walkie-talkie to contact the team, and perhaps they could obtain some information from there. After a brief pause, Yan Beifeng's voice came through the walkie-talkie, "About four kilometers to your northeast, there is a military camp of the Northeast Army, known as Beidaying. The 7th Independent Brigade of the Northeast Army is stationed there, with a force of around eight to nine thousand troops. I believe they should be able to provide you with strong support!"

The village was surrounded by intense gunfire, with enemy soldiers advancing from the east, west, and south. Supported by over a dozen machine guns and grenade launchers, they pressed into the village, creating a situation reminiscent of wrapping dumplings around Luo Xiao and his companions.

After approximately half an hour of intense battle, Luo Xiao realized that the enemy was increasing in number, and he knew it was time to retreat

Watching a team of special forces soldiers depart in an orderly manner under the leadership of their respective military commanders, Yan Beifeng finally let out a sigh of relief and redirected his attention to Luo Xiao, who was engaged in fierce combat near Liutiaohu