Chapter 128 The Water Gate Bridge of Changjin Lake: The Iron-Blooded Sniper God

The biting north wind, carrying snowflakes, scraped against my cheeks like ice shards.

The snow around the Water Gate Bridge was stained with blood, and the broken bridge piers were stuck diagonally in the frozen soil. The smoke from the gunpowder had not completely dissipated, and the biting cold made people's throats tighten.

As soon as Wu Qianli saw Mei Sheng walking towards He Yuzhu, he quickened his pace and reached out to grab He Yuzhu's arm.

He had a bellyful of questions on his mind, which had been building up ever since the battle ended. He wanted to find a secluded place to ask the kid how he managed to shoot with such precision.

But as soon as he reached out, Mei Sheng stopped him by turning to the side. Mei Sheng looked at him with a hint of amusement in her eyes.

"What can't you ask me to my face?"

Wu Qianli withdrew his hand, scratched his ears which were red from the cold, smiled憨厚ly, and spoke with a hint of protectiveness:

"It's nothing. I was just afraid you'd criticize his playing style again and say he was reckless."

"Criticism?" Mei Sheng scoffed, his gaze falling on He Yuzhu, who was covered in snow and had a calm expression, with a mocking look full of approval.

"He fought so well on the battlefield just now, hitting his target every time. Even you, the company commander, were eager to ask him about it. How could I criticize him? I couldn't even keep up with praising him."

Wu Qianli, having his thoughts exposed, chuckled twice and, no longer beating around the bush, stared at He Yuzhu, his tone becoming much more familiar:

"Then I'll be blunt. Calling you Comrade He or Deputy Squad Leader He is too formal. I'll call you Yuzhu, okay?"

He Yuzhu froze, goosebumps rising on his skin for no apparent reason. He quickly waved his hands in refusal, his tone crisp and decisive:

"No, no, Company Commander, please just call me Zhuzi. That's what my comrades and family called me when I was in the same company. It just sounds natural to me."

"Alright, let's call for Zhu Zi then!"

Wu Qianli readily agreed, took half a step forward, and his tone became serious.

"Zhu Zi, I have a question for you. When the general offensive started, after Yu Congrong took out the enemy tank with his bazooka, were you the one who dealt with the enemies holding those positions on the bridge?"

He Yuzhu glanced at the dilapidated bridge surface and spoke calmly:

"There are so many enemies on the bridge, which ones are you referring to?"

Wu Qianli immediately gave several precise locations: the machine gunner in the middle of the bridge, the commander at the bridge entrance, and the soldiers on both sides responsible for throwing grenades. He even described the enemy's position at the time.

He Yuzhu lowered his head and thought for a moment. He remembered that he had been lying on the snow slope and had aimed at these very spots. He then nodded slightly.

"It really was you who hit him!" Wu Qianli's eyes lit up, and his voice rose a few decibels.

How far were you from the bridge at that time?

"About 200 meters," He Yuzhu said calmly, as if he had just done something perfectly ordinary.

Upon hearing this, Wu Qianli immediately turned around, waved towards a spot not far away, and shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Wu Wanli! Wu Wanli! You get over here right now!"

Wu Wanli was brushing the snow off his clothes when he heard the shout. He immediately ran over, his back ramrod straight, looking completely bewildered.

"Company commander, you wanted to see me?"

"Yes, tell me, how far was Zhu Zi from the bridge when he left the artillery position and fired the first shot?" Wu Qianli stared at him and pressed for an answer.

Wu Wanli tilted his head and thought for a moment, then patted his chest and said confidently:

"It must have been over 200 meters! I was watching him the whole time. He had only run halfway out of the position when he lay down in the snow and fired—without the slightest delay!"

"And then what happened? How many shots did he fire in total?" Mei Sheng couldn't help but ask as well.

"I counted the whole time! A full twenty shots! Not a single one missed!"

Wu Wanli spoke with great enthusiasm, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu thought to himself: This kid, he still has the leisure to count these things during a battle, he knows better than I do. He was only focused on aiming and firing, he didn't count the gunshots at all, he only remembered changing magazines twice in the middle, his rifle never stopped firing.

"I knew it!" Wu Qianli exclaimed, slapping his thigh in realization.

"No wonder the enemy's offensive on the bridge weakened so much later, and the pressure was reduced by more than half. It turns out that Zhu Zi was providing precise suppression from behind!"

Mei Sheng looked at He Yuzhu, his eyes full of surprise, and confirmed in a deep voice:

"Twenty shots, and every single one hit its mark?"

"Pretty much the same."

He Yuzhu nodded slightly.

"I later went back to the position and asked around. The enemy casualties on the bridge were not caused by light or heavy machine guns. The bullet impact points and firing directions were all from the position where I was ambushing. There was no mistake."

Wu Qianli rubbed his hands together, looked at Mei Sheng, a calculating glint in his eyes, and teased him with a smile:

"So, Zhu Zi's marksmanship is absolutely amazing. Next, how about I steal an enemy tank and let him try his hand at it?"

"If I have the chance, I'll definitely give it a try!"

Wu Qianli quickly replied, turning to look at Mei Sheng with expectant eyes.

"Instructor, do you think this is feasible?"

"What are you looking at!"

Mei Sheng rolled her eyes at him and shook her head helplessly.

"Do you think the Sixth Army would be willing to let go of a top-notch fighter like Zhu Zi? You're thinking of poaching him, but it won't be that easy."

As soon as these words were spoken, Wu Wanli, who was standing next to him, instantly realized what was going on. His eyes widened, and he clapped his hands, exclaiming in sudden understanding, "Oh! I get it! Company Commander, Political Instructor, you want to recruit Squad Leader He to our Seventh Company! I agree! I wholeheartedly support it!"

"What good is your agreement?!" Wu Qianli kicked him irritably and waved his hand to scold him.

"This is none of your business. Go back to your position and rest. Don't meddle here!"

Wu Wanli pursed his lips, moved slowly, and kept looking back, staring intently at the three of them, eager to hear the outcome of their discussion. He only left reluctantly after being glared at by Wu Qianli.

After everyone left, Wu Qianli put away his joking expression and looked at He Yuzhu seriously, his tone extremely solemn:

"Zhu Zi, what are you thinking? Are you willing to stay in our Seventh Company?"

He Yuzhu stood up straight, his expression solemn, without the slightest hesitation:

"I will follow the organization's arrangements; wherever the organization tells me to stay, I will stay."

"Okay! Just hearing that is enough!"

Wu Qianli was completely relieved and patted his shoulder heavily, his tone of relief.

"You've worked hard. Quickly find a sheltered spot to rest and recharge."

He Yuzhu saluted in response, then turned around and found a snow pit to lie down and rest.

Watching his retreating figure, Mei Sheng walked to Wu Qianli's side and asked in a low voice:

"Are you really determined to poach people? The Sixth Army probably won't give in easily."

"You haven't witnessed his abilities on the battlefield firsthand; it's far more than what I've asked!" Wu Qianli sighed, his tone grave.

"Wanli didn't tell you, did he? Just now, he and Zhuzi took down several enemy strongpoints with just grenades. They took down so many enemies they couldn't count them all."

"Is it really that strange?" Mei Sheng's face was full of disbelief.

"Would I lie to you?" Wu Qianli's eyes were certain.

"This kid, in that battle just now, he wiped out at least an enemy platoon, not counting those killed by mortars earlier. I haven't had time to ask Yu Congrong about it in detail yet. If we include them all, his record is even more frightening."

"Goodness gracious, that scared you to death!"

Mei Sheng was shocked and instinctively blurted out in Shanghainese, his face full of astonishment.

"Haha, I was even more surprised than you when I first found out!"

Wu Qianli couldn't help but laugh, looking in the direction where He Yuzhu was resting, full of emotion.

"How come such a formidable character ended up getting lost and ending up in our Seventh Company? He's practically a superhuman who fell from the sky."

"Alright, stop acting innocent after getting such a good deal. Just be happy about it." Mei Sheng patted his arm, her tone becoming serious.

"If it weren't for Comrade Xiao He last night, our Seventh Company would have collapsed long ago, and our situation would have been very precarious."

The smile on Wu Qianli's face gradually faded, replaced by a bitter sigh:

"That's right. We're short on manpower and equipment right now. Blowing up the bridge means our soldiers have to risk their lives to charge up it. It's too difficult."

"Don't overthink it. Send a telegram to the regimental headquarters first thing tomorrow morning to inquire about the situation of the reinforcements."

Mei Sheng gazed at the snow-covered mountains in the distance, his brow furrowed.

"I always felt that the battle at Watergate Bridge was not over yet, and it wouldn't end so easily."

"Really? We even blew up the bridge piers today, how can the enemy build a bridge now?" Wu Qianli asked, puzzled.

"You know how capable those Bald Eagles are. Their engineers can build bridges incredibly fast. We blew up a bridge the day before yesterday, and what happened? They put it back up in less than half a day." Mei Sheng's tone was full of worry.

Wu Qianli clenched his fists, his eyes hardening: "Fine! I'll see just how powerful they are. I refuse to believe this bridge can't be blown up!"

A night of wind and snow forced the soldiers to huddle together in the snow, warming themselves with each other's body heat. As soon as they closed their eyes, their eyelashes were covered with frost.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Yu Congrong, carrying a radio, led two soldiers up the mountain.

This time, unlike in the past, soldiers were specially arranged to accompany the mission. Firstly, to protect the radio, an important communication tool, and secondly, because the mountain is located in a remote area, far from the main battlefield of Shuimen Bridge, so enemy planes are unlikely to bomb this place, making it relatively safe.

But things didn't go as planned. Not long after, enemy bombers roared across the sky, and several incendiary bombs rained down. The area within a five-kilometer radius of the Water Gate Bridge was instantly engulfed in flames. The snow melted, the frozen soil was scorched, and billowing black smoke rose straight into the sky. The scene was shocking.

Yu Congrong finished setting up the radio on the mountaintop and quickly received instructions from the regimental headquarters. Holding the microphone, he listened intently, his expression gradually darkening.

After hanging up the communication, he led his soldiers down the mountain in a hurry, rushed back to the Seventh Company's position, and went straight to find Wu Qianli and Mei Sheng.

"Company commander, political instructor, news from the regimental headquarters has arrived." Yu Congrong said breathlessly, his voice urgent.

"The reinforcements have already set off, but it's not the one originally planned; it's a nearby team that was temporarily mobilized."

"That's great, we can get there faster." Wu Qianli's eyes lit up.

"The bad news is that this unit is in big trouble." Yu Congrong frowned.

"The snow was so heavy that the mountain roads were completely covered, and they got completely lost and couldn't find our location."

Wu Qianli's face instantly fell, filled with frustration: "Lost? How could something like this happen at this critical juncture?"

"The regimental headquarters ordered us to continue to garrison the Shuimen Bridge area. If the enemy rebuilds the bridge, our mission will still be to blow it up. We must hold this position and wait for reinforcements to arrive," Yu Congrong continued.

Upon hearing this, Wu Qianli calmed down, his eyes becoming firm:

"I have no objection to the mission. Even if only one person is left in our Seventh Company, we must carry out the mission of blowing up the bridge to the end."

He immediately inquired about the number of the lost reinforcements and was about to discuss countermeasures when He Yuzhu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly spoke up, his tone calm:

"I know where they are."

Wu Qianli, Mei Sheng, and Yu Congrong all looked at him with surprise.

"You know?" Wu Qianli walked quickly to him, full of doubt.

"These are brother units from our division, just not in the same regiment. How do you know them, and even know their location?"

"I ran into them on the road when I was lost before, and I helped them out a little," He Yuzhu explained casually.

"You're not delivering guns and ammunition to someone again, are you? You're always helping out wherever you go," Yu Congrong couldn't help but tease.

He Yuzhu shook his head:

"No, they don't lack weapons and equipment, they just lack warm clothes. I shared some with them."

"Good heavens, you're practically a walking money-giving boy!" Yu Congrong exclaimed, his eyes wide with curiosity.

"Were there any other companies you helped?"

"That's all. After getting lost, I ran into you and the 6th Army company," He Yuzhu said truthfully.

"Alright, stop with this nonsense, it's a waste of time," Mei Sheng quickly interrupted, looking at He Yuzhu.

"Zhu Zi, where exactly are they? Let's send someone to meet them right away."

"I can go by myself. I know the way well and I can walk fast," He Yuzhu volunteered.

"No way!" Wu Qianli refused without even thinking, looking worried.

"This is a mission for our Seventh Company. You can go, but you must bring someone with you. There are enemies everywhere in the deep mountains. It's too dangerous for you to go alone."

"I'll go with them! I know this area well!"

Yu Congrong immediately raised his hand. As the firepower platoon leader, he was most skilled at coordinated combat.

"I'll go too! I can help!"

Wu Wanli quickly came over as well, his eyes resolute.

Wu Qianli and Mei Sheng exchanged a glance, hesitated for a moment, and then Wu Qianli solemnly instructed:

"You have one day to search. Whether you find it or not, you must return to your positions by this time tomorrow. No one is allowed to linger!"

"Yes, sir!" The three men stood at attention and saluted in unison, their voices strong and clear.

Before setting off, all three replenished their ammunition. He Yuzhu and Yu Congrong filled all their rifle magazines, while Wu Wanli, who had fired few shots the night before, mainly replenished his hand grenades, stuffing his grenade pouch to the brim.

Wu Qianli also specifically gave Yu Congrong the location of a backup assembly point, repeatedly emphasizing:

"If we encounter the enemy here, the Seventh Company will relocate at any time. You can meet up here then."

The three accepted the order, turned around, and stepped into the vast snowfield, heading west.

After walking for most of the day, the road was far from deserted. Yu Congrong was naturally talkative and kept talking non-stop, while Wu Wanli was a natural straight man. They chattered back and forth, making He Yuzhu's head spin and leaving him feeling helpless.

From the moment they set off, the two never strayed from trying to persuade He Yuzhu to stay in the Seventh Company.

Yu Congrong counted on his fingers the illustrious achievements of the Seventh Company since the War of Resistance Against Japan, and talked about how the three Wu brothers were all in the Seventh Company, sharing the same iron-blooded military spirit.

Wu Wanli then recounted how he joined the army against his family's wishes and how he grew from a naive young man into a soldier. The more he talked, the more depressed he became, feeling that although he and He Yuzhu were about the same age, their abilities were worlds apart.

Around noon, the three found a sheltered hillside, took out the compressed biscuits they carried, and ate them with the snow on the ground. Wu Wanli chewed on the dry biscuits, couldn't help but lick his lips, and looked expectantly at He Yuzhu, tentatively asking, "Squad leader, do you have some other canned food hidden somewhere else?"

Ever since he witnessed He Yuzhu's abilities, he stopped calling him Deputy Squad Leader and had already regarded him as the real squad leader in his heart. However, due to seniority, he did not dare to call him Zhuzi directly.

He Yuzhu glanced at him and nodded: "Yes, we do, but we have to get going now. We'll see if it's on our way back, and if it is, we'll dig it up and share it with everyone."

"It really exists!" Wu Wanli's eyes lit up instantly, and he was so excited that he almost jumped up.

Yu Congrong, who was standing nearby, was more concerned about the firepower equipment. He leaned over and asked in a low voice, "Zhu Zi, do you have any extra bazooka rockets or explosives? We're really out of explosives. The more bazookas we have, the better."

"We didn't fire many bazookas yesterday, so we still have enough ammunition. What, are you worried about not having enough?" He Yuzhu asked rhetorically.

"No, that's not it. It's just that we can't do without this stuff when we're blowing up bridges or fighting the enemy." Yu Congrong scratched his head. "We really don't have any explosives left."

"We'll get them when we get back. Carrying so much stuff now is too much trouble and will slow us down," He Yuzhu said.

Yu Congrong readily nodded: "Okay, I'll do as you say!"

Just then, a series of explosions suddenly came from afar, followed by a burst of gunfire, breaking the silence of the snowy field.

Almost instinctively, the three of them immediately lay down, pressed themselves tightly against the snow, and cautiously observed their surroundings.

Yu Congrong listened intently for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "It sounds like they're exchanging fire about a mile away. Maybe that's the reinforcements we're looking for!"

Although Yu Congrong was the platoon leader, before the mission, Wu Qianli and Mei Sheng repeatedly instructed that He Yuzhu should be in charge of the operation. After all, no one present could compare to him in terms of individual combat and wilderness survival skills. He Yuzhu had previously raided enemy supply depots alone many times, so his strength was undeniable.

He Yuzhu nodded slightly, his eyes sharp: "Let's go, let's go take a look. Even if they're not reinforcements, if we encounter friendly forces in trouble, we have to lend a hand."

The three men crouched low, using the snowdrifts and rocks for cover, and quickly made their way towards the direction of the gunfire. The further they went, the more intense the gunfire became; rifle fire, machine gun fire, and grenade explosions mingled together, indicating a fierce battle.

"Da da da!"

"Rat-a-tat-tat!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

"Baka! Baka!"

Upon hearing the familiar gunfire, Yu Congrong instantly breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice, "It's our own people! The sound of Type 38 and Czech-made rifles, no doubt about it. Judging from their equipment, they probably haven't experienced many tough battles and haven't had time to switch to American weapons yet."

"That's right, it's the 6th Company we're looking for, full of captured Japanese equipment."

He Yuzhu recognized him too, and his expression grew increasingly serious.

The three crawled forward, slowly approaching the battlefield. He Yuzhu took out his binoculars and carefully observed the battle situation ahead.

What they were facing was a sudden encounter. The 6th Company was surrounded by the enemy and was clearly at a disadvantage, suffering heavy casualties.

He roughly counted the number of men in the 6th Company; it was about a third less than when he last encountered them. Adding the losses from the battle just now, they now only had seventy or eighty men left.

The enemy on the other side consisted of only one platoon, but they were all dressed in white snow camouflage suits and were well-equipped, with several rifles fitted with scopes.

The rest were also fully automatic weapons, and their coordination was excellent; they were clearly not ordinary enemy troops.

"Damn it, we've run into enemy special forces, and they even have professional snipers!"

He Yuzhu's heart sank, and he whispered instructions to the two people beside him.

"That's them. Don't make any rash moves. They have snipers, what we call sharpshooters, hiding in the shadows. Once exposed, they'll be targeted."

Wu Wanli looked puzzled and asked in a low voice, "A sniper? Is he better than the sharpshooter in our company?"

"They are much more skilled; they have professional scopes, making them extremely accurate at long range."

He Yuzhu gave a simple explanation.

"You guys stay here and don't move. Cover me. I'll take care of those snipers first. Wait for my signal, then provide fire support when the opportunity arises. Remember, whatever you do, don't charge in!"

"Don't worry, I'm good at providing cover!" Yu Congrong nodded emphatically. He was experienced and knew the threat posed by snipers.

He Yuzhu said no more, lowered his body, and used the snow slope as cover to quickly roll and dive to the side. His movements were agile and swift, and he quickly distanced himself from Yu Congrong and Wu Wanli, finding a hidden sniping position.

Without the slightest hesitation, he raised his gun, aimed, and fired in one smooth motion.

"Bang!"

With a crisp gunshot, an enemy sniper who was lying prone in the snow, holding a rifle with a scope, was instantly shot in the head and fell to the ground, never to move again.

"The enemy has reinforcements! They also have snipers!"

Upon seeing this, the fallen sniper's companion immediately shouted in panic, his voice filled with astonishment.

This enemy special forces unit was originally ordered to search for He Yuzhu, who had previously raided their road supply line. Their encounter with the 6th Company was purely accidental. To put it bluntly, the 6th Company was implicated because of He Yuzhu.

They originally thought that dealing with the poorly equipped and weak 6th Company would be a piece of cake, and they would gain the upper hand without much effort. They believed that the 6th Company's sharpshooters did not have scopes and could not pose any threat to them.

The sudden appearance of the mysterious sniper put them on high alert. The lieutenant in charge, far from panicking, looked excited and regarded He Yuzhu as a rare opponent.

"All snipers, lock onto the enemy sniper immediately and eliminate him at all costs! The rest of you, advance at full speed and quickly take out the 6th Company!"

The lieutenant shouted into the communicator, completely ignoring He Yuzhu, who was hiding in the shadows.

They were speaking a foreign language, and they were speaking loudly, without any intention of having anyone around them who could understand them.

Hearing their contemptuous words, He Yuzhu's lips curled into a cold smile. He thought to himself, "They really look down on me. Today I'll show them what I'm capable of."

He quickly moved to a new position, raised his gun again, and pulled the trigger repeatedly.

"Bang! Bang!"

Two bullets were fired precisely, and another enemy sniper and his spotter were instantly killed, falling to the ground in the snow.

The soldiers of the 6th Company were greatly encouraged when they saw reinforcements coming, but when they heard only sporadic rifle shots, their hearts sank.

They knew in their hearts that the snipers on the other side were too difficult to deal with. In just a few minutes, they had lost more than twenty of their brothers. One person alone could not turn the tide of the battle.

"Lieutenant, Tom and Jerry have both been taken out. The enemy sniper was too good!"

The surviving soldiers reported the incident in a panic.

"Useless! Aren't you supposed to be the elite of the elite? With such superior equipment, you can't even handle opponents with inferior gear. You might as well go home and farm!"

The lieutenant, enraged and furious, spoke with an air of arrogance, a man from a farming background.

No sooner had he finished speaking than He Yuzhu's sniping position was hit by a barrage of bullets, sending snowflakes flying across the snow-covered ground.

"Brothers, cover the reinforcements!"

The 6th Company Commander immediately realized that only one person had come to provide support, but he was a top-notch expert. As long as the enemy could be contained, the battle could be turned around. He immediately ordered the light machine gunners to open fire.

"Da da da! Da da da!"

The 6th Company's light machine guns instantly spewed fire, spraying bullets wildly at the enemy snipers' positions, suppressing them so they couldn't raise their heads.

Just as an enemy sniper peeked out during a lull in the fire, aimed at the 6th Company machine gunner, and was about to pull the trigger, He Yuzhu's gunshot rang out again.

"Bang!"

The bullet precisely penetrated the scope, directly blasting the sniper's head apart and killing him instantly.

Only then did the enemy lieutenant fully realize that his opponent was an unprecedentedly top-notch expert, someone they could not easily deal with.

"E Squad, advance immediately and cover the sniper's flanking maneuver. The rest of you, suppress enemy fire with all your might and eliminate all enemy troops!" the lieutenant frantically ordered.

Instantly, the enemy's heavy machine guns opened fire, and a dense barrage of bullets swept towards He Yuzhu's direction, creating powerful suppressive fire.

The remaining two snipers, under cover, quietly maneuvered to encircle the enemy.

"Now! Fire!"

He Yuzhu whispered into the communicator.

Yu Congrong and Wu Wanli, who had been waiting for the right moment, immediately raised their guns and fired. The accurate bullets hit the unsuspecting enemy E squad, and several enemy soldiers were caught off guard and fell to the ground on the spot.

However, this also revealed their position, and an enemy sniper instantly locked onto the two and pulled the trigger.

"Bang!"

The bullet grazed past Yu Congrong, hitting the snow and splashing up a cloud of snow.

Yu Congrong reacted quickly, pulling Wu Wanli aside and rapidly changing positions.

That shot was actually fired intentionally by He Yuzhu. He saw that the sniper had locked onto the two men.

Unable to find an ideal shooting angle immediately, this was the only way to warn them that their position had been exposed and was extremely dangerous.

After firing that shot, He Yuzhu immediately got up and moved, but it was too late. A barrage of bullets followed closely behind, hitting the spot where he had just been hiding, sending snow flying everywhere.

Seeing that He Yuzhu was being suppressed by the firepower and looked somewhat disheveled, Yu Congrong and Wu Wanli immediately took out the grenades from their waists, pulled the fuses, and threw them out hard.

"Boom! Boom!"

Several loud explosions followed as grenades detonated in front of the enemy's position, sending thick snow flying and instantly creating a snow fog barrier that obscured the view of both sides, making it impossible for either side to see the other's location.

No one expected that, with his vision obstructed, He Yuzhu would immediately fire a blind shot.

Based on his previous memory of the enemy's location, he pinpointed the hiding place of Squad E, quickly pulled the trigger, and fired all the bullets in the magazine.

After a burst of gunfire, the soldiers of Squad E were either killed or wounded, and screams of agony echoed across the snow.

Seeing this, the enemy lieutenant sent soldiers to rescue the wounded, but as soon as anyone got close, they were accurately shot by He Yuzhu. After several people were injured, no one dared to go forward to rescue them.

This was a tactic that He Yuzhu learned from movies and TV shows in his previous life. In the past, the enemy used this trick against the Volunteer Army, but now he used it in reverse, and the effect was surprisingly good.

In the freezing cold, the wounded will quickly go into hypothermia and shock once they start bleeding, and they won't last long.

Throughout the battle, He Yuzhu kept quietly retreating, from an initial distance of 100 meters to 150 meters, and then to more than 200 meters away.

He did this to create distance, avoid the interference of enemy heavy machine gun fire, concentrate on dealing with enemy snipers, and take advantage of his long-range shooting.

When he retreated to an excellent sniping position 200 meters away, He Yuzhu put down his ordinary rifle.

He took a Kar98K rifle with a scope attached from his back, his eyes cold.

It's just a sniper rifle with a scope, I have one too!

He lay prone in the snow, precisely locking onto an enemy sniper through the scope who was trying to aim at him, and gently pulled the trigger.

"Bang!"

The bullet whistled through the enemy's scope, striking his eye precisely and killing him instantly.

"Fuck!"

Upon seeing this, the spotter was so frightened that he cursed aloud. In his panic, he picked up his companion's helmet, trying to lure He Yuzhu into firing and revealing their position.

"Bang!"

He Yuzhu shot through the helmet, and the spotter instantly pinpointed his location and immediately raised his gun to aim.

But through the scope, he saw a pair of cold eyes and a sniper rifle already aimed at him.

"God!"

The spotter cried out in alarm, but before he could react, the bullet had already pierced his skull, killing him instantly.

On the battlefield, the enemy had only one sniper team left. The two men watched their comrades die one after another, and they were all trembling with fear. Their eyes were filled with terror, and they had only one thought in their minds.

This opponent is terrifying; the farther away they are, the more accurate their shots become!

They no longer had the courage to fight and immediately requested the lieutenant to evacuate.

"Don't retreat! Hold the line! I've already called for backup!" the lieutenant shouted sternly, his attitude firm.

The remaining sniper cursed inwardly: Call for backup? Are they going to send planes to bomb us and kill us all here?

They knew that the lieutenant had called for infantry support, but this was deep in the mountains and snow, and it would take the infantry at least an hour to get here from the road. They simply couldn't hold out for that hour.

He Yuzhu showed them with his actions that trying to hold out for an hour was simply a pipe dream!

He readjusted his scope, locked onto the last sniper, and fired decisively.

"Bang!"

Another sniper fell to the ground, and the remaining spotter completely broke down, collapsing onto the snow, too weak to even lift his gun.

They had trained for many years and participated in countless battles, always achieving complete victory over their opponents. But today, four entire sniper teams were wiped out by one man, leaving him all alone. This blow left him utterly desperate.

With all the enemy snipers eliminated, the battlefield situation instantly reversed.

Without the threat of snipers, the soldiers of the 6th Company were able to unleash their full fighting power.

They were able to hold out at Dead Eagle Ridge for a day, repelling several enemy attacks with only the loss of a platoon, demonstrating their formidable strength. They were simply suppressed by snipers and unable to unleash their full potential.

The distraught observer cowered behind cover, trembling, too afraid to peek out. But He Yuzhu gave him no chance, circling to the side, finding the perfect angle to fire, and ending his life with a single shot.

After eliminating all the snipers, He Yuzhu switched to pick-off mode, aiming his gun at the enemy position. Any enemy who showed their face, tried to escape, or resisted was accurately shot down by him.

The enemy soldiers were utterly defeated and their will to fight completely collapsed. They turned and fled, wanting nothing more than to escape this terrible battlefield.

"Beep beep beep—"

The 6th Company Commander sounded the bugle call to charge, the sound echoing across the snow.

"Charge!"

The soldiers of the 6th Company immediately launched a charge. Yu Congrong and Wu Wanli also picked up their rifles and rushed out to fight the enemy.

He Yuzhu remained lying in place, not charging forward, but continuing to provide long-range cover.

Any enemy who attempted to resist or threaten the safety of his comrades was accurately shot down by him, completely eliminating potential threats on the battlefield.

Not long after, the battle ended completely, and an entire platoon of enemy special forces was wiped out.

The 6th Company Commander strode up to He Yuzhu, saluted him solemnly, and looked on with gratitude.

"Comrade, thanks to you today, otherwise our 6th Company would have been wiped out here!"

He Yuzhu stood up, returned a military salute, and spoke calmly:

"We're all comrades, it's only right that we help each other. Let's quickly clean up the battlefield and gather our supplies; we can't stay here any longer."