It was supposed to be a casual game, but the Long March dungeon brought tears to everyone's eye

The cheers in the square faded into the distance, and the golden clouds receded from beneath our feet.

Kuang Ge and his team stepped back into the pure white settlement space.

Above the sky, rows of large, gold-plated characters fell one after another.

A global announcement simultaneously rang on the terminal of every Blue Star player.

"Congratulations to the first batch of players worldwide to complete 'Red Expedition: Total War of Resistance' for the first time, unlocking the story experience mode for all servers."

Starting today, players who enter this mode will receive eight resurrections, which is equivalent to basic save privileges.

Besides Kuang Ge and his team, many other player teams also completed the first clear of the War of Resistance at this moment and received their rewards.

"Hey, did that old scoundrel Luo finally have a change of heart?" The Blue Star chat was somewhat surprised. "After eight saves, we can finally try to complete these eight years!"

"Regular players will now also have the chance to see the full story!"

The main problem is that a single stray bullet can wipe out all your progress, which really frustrated many players who persisted for five or six years during the war.

Many players don't have such high ambitions for a first-time clear; they're content just to experience the whole thing once.

Kuang Ge smiled as he looked at the announcement, then stared at the three golden light screens that had appeared separately in front of him.

"Special core item detected: a family portrait from New Year's Eve, 1934."

As the electronic voice faded, the black and white photograph floated out of Kuang Ge's system space.

The photo hovered in mid-air, red couplets were pasted on the wall of the earthen house, and Nannan stood in the old squad leader's arms, holding a rabbit lantern.

Xiulan's sister-in-law stood to the side, while Kuang Ge, Yingyan, and Ruan Ruan stood behind the two.

Those smiling faces were captured in the photo.

At that moment, a line of red text appeared from behind the photo.

"Hidden ultimate campaign option activated: Korean War chapter."

Kuang Ge and his group were taken aback, and then a new prompt appeared.

"Player's team bond value has been detected to meet the requirements. A Heroic Spirit character has been bound to the team and the selection option has been unlocked for the Heroic Spirit."

"Heroic spirits can choose to join the player in a new battlefront as special players, or they can choose to remain in the current world and enjoy the peaceful life they have achieved."

Choice? Life? A new front?

Kuang Ge was startled again and turned around to look at the old squad leader and Pao Zai beside him.

They even heard about the settlement reward.

Pao Zai took two steps forward and looked up at the family photo of Kuang Ge and the old squad leader.

He didn't recognize the girl in the photo.

But he could understand the expressions of Crazy Bro, Hawkeye, and Softie.

That was a family... Kuang Ge and his buddies experienced far more with the old squad leader than Pao Zai knew.

Kuang Ge raised his hand and put it on Pao Zai's shoulder, interrupting Pao Zai's thoughts.

"Hey kid, wanna join us for the next overseas war?"

The Korean War was interesting; it was clearly not a domestic war of resistance, truly living up to the four words "Red Expedition."

Their Red Legion has finally begun its expedition!

Upon hearing this, Pao Zai shrank back, looked down at his gun, and then at the family photo of Kuang Ge and the others.

"Brother, this Korean War sounds completely different from what we're talking about."

"And that photo... is about your story with the old squad leader."

"The new Dragon Kingdom has been established, and the people have land to cultivate and the children have schools to attend."

The kid recited the old squad leader's usual sayings fluently, then gripped his gun even tighter.

"I'm afraid I can't help with this kind of war that's fought abroad."

Whether it was the Long March or the War of Resistance against Japan, it was all for the sake of ensuring that the people would never have to suffer again.

Many soldiers came here for this goal.

Now that the new Dragon Kingdom has been established and the world is at peace, and that system has also said that he can enjoy the peaceful life he has gained, Pao Zai suddenly lost his motivation.

Moreover, this choice was obviously activated by the family photo of Kuang Ge and the old squad leader... Pao Zai also thought of his own home.

Pao Zai looked down at Ruan Ruan, who was smoothing out the wrinkles in his clothes, bit his lip, and made a decision.

"Ya Ya... Ya Ya... is still at the clinic in the rear."

"I've made up my mind. Once I'm settled, I'll go to Yangjiagou to find her, and then return to my hometown in Jiangxi to see my parents..."

Pao Zai ultimately didn't say the words "Are you here or not?"

"Well, all is well now. Bro, sis, Hawkeye, squad leader, I want to rest!"

Eagle Eye looked at Cannon Boy, the assistant gunner who had been by his side for a long time, and understood Cannon Boy's concerns.

Pao Zai has seen their family photo several times. They have a family, and Pao Zai has a family too.

Like a mouse, it should know something about the family.

"Go ahead." Hawkeye smiled. "Don't forget the shooting techniques; you can use them to support your family while hunting."

Pao Zai sniffed, and Kuang Ge scooped him into his arms and patted him on the back a few times.

"When we get back, I'll buy Ya Ya a few more floral cotton-padded jackets."

"If anyone dares to bully you, just say my name."

"Brother, will saying your name help?" Pao Zai asked, nestled in Kuang Ge's arms.

Madman paused for a moment. "You have to report it even if you don't have one!"

Hawkeye turned his head away and softly pursed his lips.

Pao Zai finally smiled.

He took two steps back, put his legs together, and saluted Crazy Brother, Eagle Eye, Soft Soft, and Old Squad Leader.

"Brother, sister, Hawkeye, squad leader."

"I...I'm leaving!"

Golden fragments of light rose from beneath his feet, and the cannonball's body gradually faded.

Finally, it transformed into a streak of light and flew towards the old map where a red star had just been lit.

He wanted to go back to find Ya Ya and live the peaceful life she deserved.

Only four people remained in the settlement area, along with three family photos hanging in the air.

Crazy Bro, Eagle Eye, and Softie all looked at the old squad leader at the same time.

The old squad leader hasn't made a choice yet.

The old squad leader stood below the photo without saying a word.

His gaze fell on Nannan and Xiulan.

The wind was cold on New Year's Eve that year, but the flames inside the lanterns stayed lit.

"I was thinking that once the war was over, I could finally take a break."

"Then I'll go back to Ruijin to farm a few acres of land and live with my daughter."

The old squad leader looked at the four characters "Resist America, Aid Korea" with mixed feelings.

"But this battle is probably not that simple."

"Is this 'American' the same country that dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese?"

"Yes," Hawkeye replied.

The old squad leader turned to look at him. "Do we have any right now?"

Hawkeye shook his head.

Until the establishment of the new Dragon Kingdom, they never saw that the Dragon Kingdom possessed atomic bombs.

Even when the Red Legion defeated the main force, it was always under conditions of inferior equipment.

Unless the Korean War happens much later, it is unlikely that China will be able to develop an atomic bomb in the short term.

The old squad leader understood, so...

"Without atomic bombs, how can we fight them?"

"Resist America, resist America, think about how long we resisted America, the word 'resistance' is probably not simple."

"This battle will definitely not be easy."

"And that girl is just like her mother; once she sets her mind on something, she'll push forward relentlessly."

"This battle is overseas, and since Nannan has obviously joined the army, she'll definitely go with the troops!"