Years turn into wind

Chapter 208 Breakthrough on the Blade

Battle in the Valley

Ling Xiaotian led his elite troops to infiltrate the left flank, choosing a high point with a wide view but good concealment. He gave a solemn command, "The first three must be killed instantly, making the smallest noise possible. The rest must be quickly replaced."

The soldiers nodded in tacit understanding, each holding their breath, their eyes fixed on the enemy sentry in front of them.

Ling Xiaotian took out his pocket watch, checked the time, and then slowly raised his hand, "Three, two, one—go!"

Several gunshots rang out in quick, muffled bursts, and several enemy sentries fell to the ground without raising any warning. Ling Xiaotian quickly waved his hand, and the soldiers quickly advanced, crouching low and seizing the commanding heights of the area.

"Sir, the enemies in other areas don't seem to have noticed yet." The adjutant reported in a low voice.

"Very good," Ling Xiaotian nodded, "Now adjust the formation and prepare to meet the main force."

The team's dilemma

In the valley, Cheng Yuwei hid behind a boulder, quietly observing the surroundings. She clutched a pistol, which Ling Xiaotian had insisted she bring with her. "For self-protection."

"Sister-in-law, will the enemy surround us directly?" The wounded man next to her asked in a low voice, with a hint of uneasiness in his voice.

"Don't be afraid," Cheng Yuwei said in a low voice, "Xiaotian won't let them succeed."

In fact, she was not completely sure in her heart, but she knew that as a member of this team, she had to remain calm.

At this moment, several gunshots were heard from the right, and the enemy's figures gradually appeared, obviously beginning to search for their hiding place.

"Prepare for battle!" The squadron leader shouted, and all the soldiers who could still hold guns quickly entered combat status.

Cheng Yuwei's calmness

A small group of enemy soldiers gradually approached, and Cheng Yuwei caught a glimpse of an enemy looking towards the direction they were hiding. She quickly raised her gun, took aim, held her breath, and decisively pulled the trigger.

"Bang!" The bullet hit the enemy's shoulder accurately. The opponent fell to the ground with a scream and temporarily lost his combat effectiveness.

"Sister-in-law!" The soldier next to her looked at her in surprise. He didn't expect that this usually gentle woman would be so decisive.

"Don't be distracted," Cheng Yuwei said calmly, "Protecting yourself is more important than anything else."

The soldiers nodded, refocused their attention, and prepared for battle.

Ling Xiaotian's plan

Elsewhere, Ling Xiaotian observed that the enemy had begun to move. He whispered, "Lure them south. The terrain there is complex and advantageous to us."

The adjutant nodded, "Sir, what about Miss Cheng—"

"They are our most important targets. We must protect them." Ling Xiaotian said firmly, "After we draw the fire, you lead a team to move them out through the eastern path."

"Yes!"

As the order was issued, Ling Xiaotian led the main force to launch an active attack on the enemy. The sudden sound of gunfire startled the enemy's main force, and their attention quickly shifted to the fierce battle in the south.

Opportunity to break through

Cheng Yuwei's squad received the news and immediately moved eastward as instructed. The soldiers quickly packed up their equipment and carefully moved along the most secluded path in the woods.

"Sister-in-law, follow us closely." The adjutant whispered a reminder in front.

"I know, just be careful." Cheng Yuwei responded and followed the team with steady steps.

The enemy's attention was drawn to the main battlefield, but there were still sporadic enemy sentries patrolling the trail. Cheng Yuwei's heart was in her throat, but she forced herself to calm down.

When another soldier in the team raised his gun to fire, she grabbed him and said, "Don't shoot, use a knife."

The soldier was stunned for a moment, then nodded, drew his saber from his waist, quietly approached the enemy, and quickly eliminated the target.

"Sister-in-law, you are really..." The soldier looked at Cheng Yuwei with admiration.

"Let's go, don't waste time." Cheng Yuwei patted his shoulder.

Survival in danger

After nearly two hours of arduous march, Cheng Yuwei's team finally broke through the enemy's encirclement and met up with another team that came to support them.

"Sister-in-law, are you okay?" a familiar soldier asked with concern.

"I'm fine." Cheng Yuwei raised her head, her eyes firm, "Where's Xiaotian?"

"The commander is still attracting the enemy, and he asked us to take you away first." The soldier replied in a low voice.

Cheng Yuwei bit her lip and clenched the gun in her hand, "No, I can't go too far."

"Sister-in-law, you have to trust the commander. He won't let anything happen to you."

Cheng Yuwei knew the soldier was right, but her heart remained restless. She stood there, her eyes fixed on the road they had come from, as if she could see Ling Xiaotian's figure through the shadows of the trees.

Heroic Spirits on the Battlefield

At the same time, Ling Xiaotian's troops fought fiercely with the enemy. Although the terrain was favorable, the number of enemies far exceeded expectations, and the situation became increasingly tense.

"Sir, we're running out of ammunition!" a soldier shouted.

Ling Xiaotian took a deep breath and calmly analyzed the situation. "Hold on for another ten minutes, and we'll retreat!"

The enemy's firepower intensified, and the whistling sound of bullets grazing past his ears was heart-pounding. However, Ling Xiaotian remained calm and composed, leading his troops to suppress the enemy step by step, buying more time for his team to retreat.

He raised his head and looked into the distance with a determined gaze. He knew that Cheng Yuwei had left safely, which was the biggest motivation for him to persevere until now.

Reunion in danger

When Cheng Yuwei finally saw Ling Xiaotian, there were only a few people left beside him. Their clothes were torn and covered in blood, but their eyes were still as sharp as a knife.

"Xiaotian!" she screamed and rushed over.

Ling Xiaotian looked up and saw her, frowning slightly, "Didn't I tell you to go first?"

"Don't talk about that, I'm fine, but you..." Cheng Yuwei's eyes were red and she reached out to touch the wound on his shoulder.

"It's just a minor wound, nothing serious." Ling Xiaotian whispered, "As long as you're safe."

Cheng Yuwei bit her lips and held back her tears. She knew that this disaster was just the beginning.