Chapter 141: The Indestructible Enemy

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The mountain mist of early morning had not yet dispersed, and Li Yunlong was already pacing inside the forward command post.

The map on the wall was marked with the various high grounds and positions occupied by the enemy, and the battle plan just reformulated last night lay on the table.

"Lao Zhao, do you think this new equipment can really change the war situation?" Li Yunlong asked, his tone containing both anticipation and a trace of worry.

Zhao Gang pushed up his glasses, his tone steady: "According to the test results from last night, this equipment indeed exceeded our expectations. The key is whether we can use them correctly."

Li Yunlong nodded and looked at the map again: "The enemy occupies these three commanding heights; conventional firepower simply cannot take them. In the past, we could only fight head-on, and how many brothers sacrificed themselves for this..."

His voice lowered, and a trace of pain flashed in his eyes.

Zhao Gang patted his shoulder: "Lao Li, today is different. With the Ultra-light Mortar, we can send firepower directly to the mountaintop."

Just as they were speaking, a Communication Soldier ran in: "Report to the Chief, the reconnaissance company sent word that the enemy is mobilizing troops, seemingly to strengthen the defense of Gaodi."

Li Yunlong slapped the table, a sharp light flashing in his eyes: "Perfect! Let them move more people up; it will be even more satisfying to wipe them all out at once!"

He turned to Zhao Gang: "Lao Zhao, the time is ripe, give the order!"

Zhao Gang nodded and said to the Communication Soldier: "Notify all units, act according to the plan!"

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In the morning mist, fifteen soldiers wearing new-style Bulletproof Vests, each carrying one Ultra-light Mortar and several shells, climbed silently and separately along the mountain paths toward the three commanding heights.

This equipment, which usually required a Platoon Leader to transport up, could now be deployed by just fifteen people.

At the same time, the main force had already gathered in concealment at the foot of the mountain, every soldier wearing that kind of "magical cotton coat" that looked ordinary but could block Bullets, waiting for the order to charge.

On Gaodi, the enemy commander was using binoculars to survey the situation at the foot of the mountain.

"Is there anything unusual?" the adjutant asked.

"I don't see any movement," the commander put down the binoculars, "but I always feel something is wrong. Strengthen the guard, and send two more squads to the observation point on the mountainside."

Just as the enemy strengthened their guard, those fifteen soldiers carrying the Ultra-light Mortars had already arrived at their predetermined positions—three hidden points that could overlook the enemy positions.

"Each point report your position!" the Communication Soldier whispered the order.

"Point One in position!"

"Point Two in position!"

"Point Three in position!"

Li Yunlong heard these reports in the temporary command post at the foot of the mountain and grinned: "Good! Order each point to initiate a volley according to the plan!"

At the three hidden points on the mountain, the mortar gunners quickly set up their mortars, entered the calculation data, and loaded the shells.

"Ready!"

"Fire!"

Almost at the same time, the mortars from three directions roared in unison.

The shells traced beautiful arcs and landed precisely on the enemy positions.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Continuous explosions rang out on the enemy positions, and thick smoke and dust shot into the sky.

On Gaodi, the enemy commander was caught off guard by the sudden shelling.

"What is going on? When did their artillery get up there?" he shouted, his voice full of terror and anger.

"Re... report, I don't know! We didn't discover any trace of artillery units!" the adjutant replied stuttering.

"Send men to check! Immediately!" the commander roared.

But just as his order was given, another round of shelling arrived on schedule.

This time, the shell landing points were even more precise, hitting the enemy's machine-gun positions and the area around the command post directly.

"Damn it! How did they do it?" the enemy commander looked in horror at the collapsed bunkers and machine guns blown away around him, "Our positions have been completely suppressed!"

And at the foot of the mountain, Li Yunlong listened to the battle report over the radio, the smile on his face becoming increasingly bright.

"Good! Order the main force, prepare to charge!" With Li Yunlong's order, the soldiers who had been waiting for a long time immediately took action.

Several hundred soldiers wearing Bulletproof Vests charged toward the mountain with great momentum.

In the past, this kind of frontal assault was almost a suicidal act, but today, they had a new sense of confidence.

The enemy discovered the charging troops and immediately shifted their firepower, spraying a dense rain of Bullets down the mountain.

"Fire! Fire hard! Don't let a single person climb up!" the enemy commander screamed hysterically.

However, a scene that shocked them occurred—many of the soldiers hit by Bullets merely stumbled, then continued their charge forward!

Those figures who should have fallen were like Ghosts that could not be killed, persistently climbing up the mountain.

"Officer! They... they aren't falling! Bullets hit them, and they can still continue to charge!" an enemy soldier shouted in terror, his voice full of disbelief.

"Nonsense! Keep firing! Aim for the head!" the commander ordered sternly.

But it was too late; the first batch of charging soldiers had already approached the mountaintop.

At the same time, the mortars from the three directions continuously suppressed the enemy's fire points, and the precise shelling left the enemy almost no chance to counterattack.

"Charge! Avenge our sacrificed comrades!" the Platoon Leader charging at the front shouted loudly, leading the soldiers toward the enemy positions.

When the enemy soldiers saw the charging troops close at hand, many had already lost the will to fight.

They witnessed a terrifying fact with their own eyes: these charging soldiers seemed invulnerable, continuing to advance unscathed even when hit by Bullets.

"They aren't human! They are Ghosts! They can't be killed!" Fear began to spread among the enemy, and some soldiers threw down their weapons and retreated desperately.

"Stop! Anyone who dares to retreat will be executed on the spot!" the enemy commander pulled out his pistol, trying to stop the rout.

But the chaos could no longer be controlled; when the first batch of soldiers charged to the mountaintop and engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand combat, more enemy soldiers collapsed.

They did not understand why these soldiers could continue to fight after being shot; this unknown fear was even more terrifying than death itself.

"Retreat! Retreat!" Someone shouted, and the enemy began to flee in a large-scale rout.

Li Yunlong watched this scene through his binoculars and slapped his thigh in excitement: "Haha! They're running! Order all units to pursue the victory; don't give the enemy a chance to catch their breath!"

Just like that, a mountain assault that should have been a grueling, bitter battle turned into a one-sided slaughter.

The precise firepower of the Ultra-light Mortar and the powerful protection of the Bulletproof Vest completely overturned the rules of traditional mountain warfare.

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By dusk, Gaodi and the two surrounding high points were all occupied by Li Yunlong's troops.

The battle report showed that our side suffered only 30-plus casualties, most of which were minor injuries; meanwhile, the enemy suffered over 3,000 dead and wounded, nearly 200 were captured, and a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was seized.

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