Douluo Jueshi: Picking up Firefly at the Beginning

Compared to the panicked Xu Jiujiu, Xu Jiawei appeared much calmer. He first raised his hand to signal Xu Jiujiu to calm down, and then walked with composed steps to the table next to him, personally pouring a cup of tea for his younger sister who was much younger than him.

His movements were unhurried, as if he were not affected by the sudden bad news.

Xu Jiujiu was infected by Xu Jiawei's calm attitude and her emotions gradually calmed down. She reached out and took the teacup, tilted her head back and drank the tea in one gulp, completely losing her usual princess-like elegance.

At that moment, she was filled with the urgency and anxiety of the war, her mood was as depressed as if shrouded in dark clouds, and her thirst was becoming increasingly intense. This cup of tea was like a timely rain, slightly relieving her inner turmoil.

"I have received the news from the front." Xu Jiawei's tone sounded calm, but Xu Jiujiu still keenly noticed that his elder brother's voice trembled slightly as he spoke.

Yes, this is no small matter. The Northwest Army Group is an elite legion carefully cultivated by the Star Luo Empire and a mainstay of the empire's military power.

However, in that short period of time, more than half of them were lost in an instant. What was even more heartbreaking was that even a super strong person like Golden Spear Douluo sacrificed himself to intercept the terrifying level nine fixed-position soul guide cannon.

Golden Spear Douluo holds a pivotal position in the Star Luo Empire. He is like the empire's anchor, guarding its borders.

It is truly heartbreaking that such a powerful and influential Title Douluo disappeared in this war in the blink of an eye.

Xu Jiawei's ability to maintain composure at this moment demonstrates extraordinary mental fortitude and self-control, forming a stark contrast to the panicked Xu Jiujiu.

"Brother, intelligence from the front lines indicates that Duke Baihu is leading the Baihu Army in a fierce battle against the Sun Moon Empire's forces. They are currently retreating as they fight, moving towards Yuming City in preparation for its defense. But I am deeply worried. Given the current situation, Yuming City absolutely cannot be lost! It is the frontline defense of our Star Luo Empire against the Sun Moon Empire. If Yuming City falls, the Sun Moon Empire's army can advance unimpeded and enter our Star Luo Empire's territory without hindrance. The consequences would be unimaginable!" Xu Jiujiu said anxiously, his eyes filled with worry and anxiety.

At first, Xu Jiujiu was indeed caught off guard by this sudden bad news and was in a panic.

But as her emotions gradually calmed down and her rationality returned, she quickly composed herself and began to seriously analyze the current grim situation.

It is easy to see from her clear and logical words that this princess is not just a pretty face; at crucial moments, she has demonstrated keen insight and accurate judgment.

Xu Jiawei nodded solemnly and said, "What you say is absolutely right. Therefore, we must immediately dispatch reinforcements to the front lines to relieve Duke Baihu and his men's urgent needs. At the same time, we must immediately send letters of appeal to the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Fighting Spirit Empire, requesting them to send troops to support us. Facing the ambitious Sun Moon Empire, we must not be careless in the slightest. We must try our best to win over all forces that can be united. As for Shrek Academy, I will also personally write a letter to them, seeking their support and assistance."

Xu Jiawei understood that Xu Jiujiu's analysis was very reasonable. As an important defensive line of the empire, Yuming City was of extraordinary strategic significance and could not be lost.

Duke Baihu has been caught off guard by a surprise attack, putting him in a very unfavorable situation. Defending Yuming City will be extremely difficult, so the front line urgently needs reinforcements.

"Brother, let me personally lead the troops to provide support!" Xu Jiujiu volunteered without hesitation, his eyes filled with determination and resolve. "At this critical moment, our royal family must set an example. As the ruler of the country, you bear the heavy responsibility of the entire empire and naturally cannot easily leave the capital. Yun'er is still young and does not yet have the ability to deal with such a complex situation. After much thought, I am the most suitable candidate among all members of the royal family." Powerful martial souls have always faced the dilemma of inheritance on the Douluo Continent. As the top-tier support-type martial soul, the Star Crown Martial Soul not only possesses powerful support abilities but also performs remarkably well in battle. Its unique attribute isolation skill is renowned far and wide.

However, perhaps it is precisely because the martial spirit is too powerful that the Star Crown lineage has such difficulty in reproducing.

By Xu Jiawei's generation, the family members had become increasingly few, with only him and his sister Xu Jiujiu remaining. Xu Jiawei also had only one daughter, Xu Yun.

It was precisely because of the lack of male heirs among their descendants that the power of the Star Crown lineage gradually declined, and the military power that was originally in the hands of the royal family gradually fell into the hands of the White Tiger Duke.

If the Star Crown lineage had a prince who could inherit the Star Crown Martial Soul, how could the White Tiger Duke's family have become so powerful in the military?

Although Xu Jiujiu is skillful, mature, and capable in handling affairs, she is ultimately just a princess, not a prince, and therefore has natural limitations in the inheritance and control of power.

Fortunately, Xu Jiawei, as a titled Douluo, has a longer lifespan than ordinary people and will have the opportunity to give birth to a prince in the future, bringing new hope to the Star Crown lineage.

Xu Jiujiu and Xu Yun also bear the heavy responsibility of continuing the family bloodline, and everyone hopes that they can add new members to the Xingguan lineage.

Although Xu Jiawei was filled with heartache and reluctance for his younger sister, at this critical moment concerning the survival of the empire, he could only place the burden on Xu Jiujiu's soft shoulders.

After all, leading reinforcements to rescue Duke White Tiger requires a person of high status and who can command respect to control the overall situation; otherwise, the command of the army may very well fall into the hands of Duke White Tiger.

Duke White Tiger's power is already considerable. If he were to receive reinforcements from Xu Jiujiu, his strength would far surpass that of the Star Crown lineage.

Even if Xu Jiawei trusted Duke Baihu, from the perspective of maintaining the authority of the royal family and the stability of the empire, he would never make such a decision. This is not a question of trust, but a major choice concerning the future direction of the empire.

At this critical moment of turbulent change, the royal family must send a member to the front lines.

This move was not only to set an example for the people and soldiers across the country and boost morale, but also to firmly grasp military power in the hands of the royal family.

(End of this chapter)