Douluo Jueshi: Picking up Firefly at the Beginning

Dai Yueheng had longed countless times for the scene of fighting side by side with his father and sharing glory, but now, his father has to stay alone on this battlefield full of death and despair.

But Dai Yueheng, who had been tempered in the army, was no longer the naive and ignorant young man who had just graduated from Shrek Academy.

Over the years, he had teetered between life and death, witnessing too many partings and deaths. At this moment, he suppressed his grief, showing no affectation or weakness, but simply nodded with an extremely heavy expression, saying in a slightly trembling voice, "Father, you must return safely!"

A hint of relief flashed in Dai Hao's eyes. He raised his hand and gently patted Dai Yueheng's shoulder, as if to pass on all his strength and expectations to him, leaving only the words: "See you tomorrow!"

Those three simple words contain boundless fatherly love and unwavering faith.

Looking at the resolute expression in Dai Hao's deep eyes, Xuanji Douluo felt a mix of emotions. He sighed, reached out and pulled Dai Yueheng along, then turned and strode away without further hesitation.

Watching Xuanji Douluo lead Dai Yueheng away, Dai Hao quietly let go of his last lingering concern.

As long as Dai Yueheng can live, the White Tiger lineage can continue. Even if I were to die, I would have no regrets and could die in peace.

Over the years, Dai Yueheng has been training diligently by his side, and his once somewhat arrogant nature has now been greatly tempered.

He thrived in the army, gradually growing stronger. Entrusting the White Tiger Duke's Mansion to him, while making it difficult to further expand the family's glory, at least ensured that the family's foundation would not be completely severed.

However, a trace of worry couldn't help but appear in Dai Hao's eyes, a worry stemming from his deep concern for the future fate of the Star Luo Empire.

The Star Luo Empire, an empire that has been passed down for ten thousand years, is it possible to safely weather this tumultuous calamity?
He sighed heavily, then slowly raised his head. At this moment, the future of the Star Luo Empire was beyond his control, and he could only place his hopes on those who came after him.

The only thing he can do, and must do, is to lead the White Tiger Army and preserve a glimmer of hope for the Star Luo Empire.

Despite his deep reluctance, as the commander-in-chief, Dai Hao knew that he had to make a difficult choice in the face of this brutal war.

Only by sacrificing the White Tiger Army that had always followed him, and himself, could the First Soul Master Legion survive. This was a matter of duty, and there was no room for hesitation or retreat.

"White Tiger Army, listen to my command!" Dai Hao roared with all his might.

He knew better than anyone that once the First Soul Master Legion began to retreat, the White Tiger Army, having lost the protection of the Soul Guidance Shield, would instantly become a target for the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Masters to attack at will, and would soon be blown to pieces under the intense artillery fire.

His lips were tightly closed, his eyes filled with longing and reluctance as he gazed deeply at his old brothers who had followed him for many years.

He fought back the tears that were about to spill from his eyes, his heart filled with turmoil. In this short half-day of fierce battle, the once incomparably elite White Tiger Guard had been reduced to just over a thousand men.

He had failed these brothers who had shared life and death with him; in the end, he was leading them to their doom. The commanders of the White Tiger Guard quickly and neatly gathered in front of Dai Hao, quietly awaiting his orders.

These commanders were all Soul Saint level experts; they were the core strength of the White Tiger Army and the mainstay supporting the entire army.

However, in this brutal war, most of their comrades had already sacrificed themselves, falling victim to the soul-guided devices of the Sun Moon Empire's pursuers in order to cover the rear of the main force.

Dai Hao's expression was solemn, and his voice was low but firm as he said, "Later, we must do everything we can to cover the brothers of the First Soul Master Legion's breakout. You will lead your respective teams and charge north with me!"

These seasoned commanders of the White Tiger Army instantly understood Dai Hao's intention. They exchanged glances, their eyes showing no hesitation or fear. Then, they all knelt on one knee at the same time and said in unison, "Please, Marshal, and the First Soul Master Legion, retreat together!"

In this situation of being surrounded, covering the retreat of the First Soul Master Legion undoubtedly meant that the White Tiger Army would act as bait and was destined to be wiped out.

But they didn't utter a single complaint and silently accepted this cruel fate. The only thing they found hard to accept was that Dai Hao actually wanted to stay and die with them.

Dai Hao smiled wryly, a smile that revealed a carefree attitude detached from life and death. To die alongside these brothers-in-arms on this battlefield was, for him, a unique kind of romance belonging to a soldier. He shook his head helplessly and said, "Do you think the Sun Moon Empire will let me go so easily? If I didn't act with you, why would they send out their entire force to pursue us?"

His eyes gleamed as he surveyed each commander, and he declared loudly, "As the commander of the Northwest Army Group, I cannot afford to be cowardly in the slightest, and I cannot allow the Sun Moon Empire to look down on the men of our Star Luo Empire! Are you willing to live and die with me?"

"Marshal, this humble general is willing!" The commanders of the White Tiger Army shouted in unison, their voices resounding through the sky.

Their eyes burned with a resolute light that showed no fear of death, but within this resolve, a hint of sorrow also lingered.

After all, it would be hard for anyone to bear watching their beloved marshal die alongside them.

Dai Hao clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, and his eyes were already bloodshot. He looked up at the menacing enemy in the sky, and his aura rose like a surging tide at an astonishing speed.

In an instant, nine dazzling spirit rings slowly rose from beneath his feet, their brilliant light illuminating the entire battlefield.

A huge white tiger silhouette loomed behind him, exuding a wild and untamed aura. This powerful aura instantly caught the attention of Meteor and Ye Yulin.

"It seems that Duke White Tiger is prepared to fight to the death. Molten Knights, all members, prepare for battle!" Meteor's eyes sharpened, his gaze fixed on Dai Hao, and he raised his right hand high, decisively issuing the battle order.

The next moment, the air in the sky was ignited, flames shot into the sky, and the fiery wings behind hundreds of molten mechs burned fiercely, the scorching flames illuminating half of the sky.

Intense fluctuations of soul power swept outwards like a storm, engulfing the entire battlefield in this powerful force. (End of Chapter)