Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

The strength displayed by Cao Geng has already surpassed the expectations of Yoshio Shinozuka.

"Is the true strength of the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment really as the intelligence we have obtained? Are there only one thousand monks?" At this moment, Shinozuka Yoshio was excited and asked the key question.

With only a thousand cultivators, how could the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment not only land seven hundred cultivators in Xiaweidi Village, but also break the formation and destroy the track on the Zhengtai Spiritual Vein, and even sweep away an entire regiment of Japanese cultivators in a very short time?

This question has always lingered in Yoshio Shinozuka's mind.

The disciple of the Intelligence Division replied hesitantly: "Reporting to the Lieutenant General, the intelligence we obtained before about the scale of the Cao Geng Third Battalion is only a rough estimate. As for what level they have cultivated to, we really don't know..."

Hearing this, Yoshio Shinozuka couldn't help but feel confused.

Previously, when he speculated that the Japanese enemy that captured Ping An City was 80% sure, he believed it was the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment.

However, at this moment, after listening to the response from the intelligence division students, Shinozuka Yoshio realized:

The mysterious "reinforced battalion" of the Eighth Route Army that caused a stir in Ping'an City was none other than the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment!

However, even though he had expected it, Yoshio Shinozuka was still shocked after learning the truth.

In just two months, the New 1st Regiment, which was only a battalion in size and had almost been severely damaged by the Sakata Regiment on Cangyun Ridge, has grown to a force of about three thousand monks!

You know, there were only about 500 monks left in the previous new group!

Isn't this a joke?

But at this moment, no matter how much Yoshio Shinozuka couldn't accept it in his heart, he could not deny this irrefutable fact!

"So, the many disputes along the Shota Spiritual Vein and Ping An City were all planned by the New First Regiment's Third Battalion! It was Cao Geng who led the New First Regiment's Third Battalion to send Colonel Yamamoto Ikki and his elite special training battalion to the west!"

Yoshio Shinozuka's face turned pale, and he felt that Cao Geng's Third Battalion was undoubtedly the most glaring thorn in his side in the northwestern territory of Shanxi.

Originally, Yamamoto Ikki was Shinozuka Yoshio's most trusted and beloved general.

However, before Colonel Yamamoto Ikki could show his true strength in Northwest Shanxi and even the entire North China region,

His life was ended by the hateful Cao Geng of the New Regiment.

At this moment, Yoshio Shinozuka only felt a stagnant energy accumulating in his body.

If he wants to relieve the anger in his heart, the only way is to capture Cao Geng and tear his body into pieces!

Fortunately, the First Brigade successfully fought a battle outside Ping'an City and forced Cao Geng's New First Regiment's Third Battalion to flee in a panic.

Otherwise, at this moment, Yoshio Shinozuka would have been so angry at Cao Geng that he couldn't even breathe!

"Cao Geng of the New First Regiment..."

Yoshio Shinozuka gritted his teeth, his eyes were red, and his hands were clenched into fists, with his knuckles almost digging into the flesh of his palms.

Fifty

The feeling of pain kept Xuanyuan Yoshio's mind clear.

Even though he had previously valued Cao Geng very much.

But the reality is in front of us.

He had to admit that he had indeed underestimated Cao Geng from the New 1st Regiment!

It’s just that next——

Even though Cao Geng was just a small battalion commander in the anti-Japanese armed Eighth Route Army in Beihua Youyan.

But in his heart as the commander-in-chief of the Japanese Army stationed in North China,

This person has become a serious concern that must be eliminated first!

Its importance,

At this moment, in Xuanyuan Yinan's heart,

He had already surpassed Chu Yunxiang, the commander of the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Border Region, and even Li Yuanlong, the commander of the New 1st Regiment of the 386th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army, whom he had recently begun to pay close attention to!

But at this moment,

Before Xuan Yuan Yi Nan could issue the follow-up instructions,

He suddenly heard a burst of commotion coming from the other end of the phone.

"How disgraceful is this noise?!"

Feeling annoyed, Xuanyuan Yinan immediately scolded.

however--

The intelligence company reporter on the other end of the phone sounded extremely frightened after hearing about the commotion!

"General, an urgent intelligence has arrived, which is extremely unfavorable to our army's battle situation in the entire northwest of Shanxi..."

The intelligence officer reported with a trembling voice.

He learned that Huaian County had been captured by Cao Geng and his troops.

"speak!"

Xuan Yuan Yi Nan had a blank expression and a gloomy face, and gave the order in a cold voice.

The intelligence personnel did not dare to hide anything and quickly reported:

"Just an hour ago, our army's strategic garrison in Huaian County, a major town in northwest Shanxi, was suddenly attacked and occupied by an Eighth Route Army unit... It is said that the leader of that Eighth Route Army unit is also called Cao Geng!"

There was a click,

In an instant,

The talisman pen that Xuanyuan Yinan was holding tightly in his hand broke with a sound.

An invisible cold breath,

Quietly surrounding him.

"Damn it!"

Xuanyuan Yinan only felt a flash of red light bursting out in his brain, and he shouted angrily!

Zhengtai Railway blasting,

The culprit is Cao Geng!

The city of Ping An fell.

The mastermind behind this is still Cao Geng!

Yamamoto Ikki died.

Cao Geng is still the culprit!

nowadays,

They were stationed in Huaian County, a strategic location in northwest Shanxi, second only to Huairong City, but it also fell!

And all this,

Still pointing at Cao Geng!

Although the Japanese intelligence company has not yet found out,

So, were the troops that captured Huaian County the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment of the Eighth Route Army?

However, the time required to travel from Ping'an Forest Farm to Huaian County is estimated to be

In addition, the names of the Eighth Route Army generals who conquered Huaian County,

How could Genbuchi Yoshio, the commander-in-chief of the Japanese army stationed in North China, not notice this?

That Eighth Route Army force that captured Huaian County was composed of more than 90% of the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment?

Cao Geng, Cao Geng, Cao Geng!

Could it be that Cao Geng, the stubborn commander of the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment of the Eighth Route Army, was going against the will of Heaven? !

It is undeniable that at this moment Xuanyuan Yoshio was filled with irrepressible indignation towards the name Cao Geng.

"Instruct the entire army to send a team of monks to Huai'an Spirit City from now on! We must let our powerful cultivators regain control of Huai'an Spirit City within one day! If the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment of the Eight Desolations Alliance dares to defend Huai'an Spirit City, we, the Shura Army, will show no mercy and will kill them without mercy!"

Xiao Cong Yinan's words were as cold as iron!

He not only wanted to avenge Yamamoto Ikki's disastrous defeat, but also wanted to launch a strong counterattack for the Japanese army's lost strategic stronghold Huaironglingcheng!

"However……"

At this time, the little demon from the intelligence company said anxiously.

"However, General, before you issued this order, all the cultivators in the entire northwest Shanxi cultivation world have gathered together and are heading towards Huairong Lingcheng..."

Not bad.

Just when Cao Geng of the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment was stirring up troubles in northwestern Shanxi, Huairongling City, a crucial strategic fortress of the Japanese army in northwestern Shanxi, had been captured by the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Sect in one fell swoop!

Before this, Xiao Cong Yinan had indeed issued such instructions.

After retaking Ping'an Lingcheng, he ordered the First Division to unite all the Japanese practitioners in northwest Shanxi to attack Huairong Lingcheng again.

However, they had never expected that after the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment escaped from the First Division, they did not return to the training base to recuperate, but instead launched a surprise attack on Huaian Spiritual City, which was the second most important place for Japanese practitioners after Huairong Spiritual City!

boom!

As soon as Xiao Yao from the Intelligence Company finished speaking, he heard the sound of Xiao Congyinan slamming his fist on the table from the other end of the phone!

Xiao Cong Yinan was burning with rage, gritting his teeth as if he wanted to bite them to pieces.

Could it be that the Third Battalion of the New 1st Regiment is planning to join forces with the Jinsui Sect to launch a large-scale crackdown before the Japanese practitioners can get around to respond?

In an instant, Xiao Cong Yinan's expression changed!