Douluo Dalu: The Eyes That Defy Fate

Chapter 293 Resignation and Baseness

Compared to the swift and decisive actions of the sects, only three forces on the continent remained shrouded in gloom, completely paralyzed.

Among them, the overall condition of the Douling Royal Family is relatively better.

After all, in their understanding, the Douling Empire is located deep in the continent and has two natural barriers.

As long as Xingluo and Tianhun remain intact, the military might of the five major soul master groups of the Sun and Moon cannot truly threaten them.

Furthermore, if the other two great empires were destroyed, how could Douling, a single nation, possibly resist such a behemoth?

Therefore, the Douling Emperor, who had long lost his ambition, secretly thought that it was none of his business and deliberately ignored the 'weapon' that was already at his neck.

He remained obsessed with the harem, indulging in pleasures and completely disregarding the imperial advice he was entitled to receive.

The only sensible course of action would probably be to concentrate the nation's resources on stockpiling large amounts of war resources on the border for unforeseen circumstances.

Seeing this, most members of the royal family followed suit, and the extravagance of their residences was not much different from that of the palace.

They were afraid of missing out on a single day of enjoyment compared to others.

Only a very small number of young disciples who still maintained their clarity of mind silently searched for ways to save their lives, and eventually came to the same conclusion as the various sects and forces.

Surrender to the sun and moon!

Only in this way can these people who are "certain to die" have a glimmer of hope.

So, taking advantage of the chaos in the world, this group of royal family members broke up into smaller groups, abandoned all their family property, and headed to the Sun and Moon Empire.

All for the sake of gaining the Empress's mercy.

In contrast, the Star Luo Empire, which faced it from the opposite direction, looked much more bleak at this moment.

As the site of this 'ultimate battle,' the Star Luo Empire naturally suffered the most severe impact.

Not only are ordinary Soul Masters leaving the country in serious trouble, but even several Title Douluos who watched the battle to the very end have resigned.

Xu Jiawei did consider trying to persuade him to stay.

But if someone truly wants to leave, no method can keep them.

In the end, even though he was the emperor of a country, he could only watch helplessly as they left Star Luo City one by one and flew towards the Sun Moon Empire.

As for the remaining titled Douluo, it wasn't that they didn't want to leave with them.

Rather, their current achievements are entirely due to the dedicated cultivation of the two emperors of Xingluo, and they simply don't have the face to leave.

This was the only consolation Xu Jiawei had left.

At the highest point of the Star Luo Imperial Palace, Xu Jiawei, with graying temples, stood side by side with Shattered Star Douluo, gazing at the still bustling Star Luo City.

Suddenly, a slightly tired, hoarse voice broke the clamor of the wind.

"Senior Shattered Star, do you think the soul tools of the Sun Moon Empire are really that advanced and powerful?"

"Or perhaps, is there any hope left for the Star Luo Empire, which has been passed down for over ten thousand years?"

Upon hearing this, Shattered Star Douluo remained silent, like a withered tree.

But for Xu Jiawei, this action was the best answer.

"As expected, just as Jiu Jiu said before he left, unless the Three Kingdoms produce another god, the Douluo Continent will surely return to the sun and moon."

"Truly, fate is hard to defy."

A sigh revealed Xu Jiawei's bitterness and led him to make his final decision as emperor.

"Senior Shattered Star, you should leave now!"

"Whether I go to the Heavenly Soul Empire to stay by Jiu Jiu's side, take her into seclusion in the mortal world, or travel around the beautiful landscapes of Douluo, as long as she can live, I'll do anything!"

"And you, who have been trapped in Xingluo City for a hundred years by responsibilities, should not perish along with the empire!"

The sudden turn of events startled Shattered Star Douluo, who disregarded social etiquette and immediately questioned:

"What does Your Majesty mean by this? In this time of crisis, you are ordering me to leave. Isn't this an unjust arrangement that puts me in a difficult position?!"

To everyone's surprise, Xu Jiawei shook his head calmly, without showing the slightest displeasure.

"The destruction of Xingluo is a foregone conclusion; it is destiny, and cannot be changed by human power."

"Rather than being completely wiped out and disappearing into the long river of history, it is better to leave a seed to take root and sprout, so that we losers can continue to watch the future of the continent."

"Does Senior Shattered Star understand now?"

Upon hearing this, the previously angry Shattered Star Douluo instantly lost all his rage.

Then, with a complicated expression, he looked at the emperor he had protected for over twenty years and whispered something.

"And what about you? Aren't you coming with me? You're still young, a Title Douluo not even a hundred years old. You're a powerful figure anywhere." "If the opportunity is right, you might just make a comeback."

However, before Shattered Star Douluo could finish speaking, Xu Jiawei suddenly straightened up, as if he had rediscovered the boldness and pride of his youth.

"No! I will remain seated in this palace and await the arrival of the Sun and Moon Army!"

"Why?!"

"Because I am the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire! I shall stand with the nation through thick and thin, through life and death!"

"This is what I, as an emperor, should do!"

The answer, both expected and unexpected, left Shattered Star Douluo speechless on the spot.

His fist clenched and unclenched several times, but he still couldn't find any words to refute it.

Thinking back, wasn't it precisely because of Xu Jiawei's spirit that I decided to follow him back then?

But this same spirit still stands between the two, preventing him from making a decision.

"Please, Senior Broken Star, do not hesitate any longer! You must know that the living often suffer more pain than the dead."

"I will have no worries after I die, but not for a long time. She is still too young, with no relatives by her side. She cannot bear the pain of losing her country and her family!"

"So, I'm leaving everything to you, senior!"

As soon as the words were spoken, silence returned to the high platform, with only the wind constantly blowing the clothes of the two people, making a rustling sound.

After an unknown amount of time, Shattered Star Douluo suddenly let out a long sigh.

Without a word, he turned and left, leaving behind only a resolute figure carrying the empire's last wishes.

"Senior Broken Star, may you have a safe journey."

"Jiu Jiu, I'm sorry. This time, it was my fault."

As the sound faded away, Xu Jiawei stood alone, gazing at Xingluo City, speechless for a long time.

. . .

Meanwhile, at the new headquarters of the Lingpo Chamber of Commerce in Tiandou City, a somewhat comical scene was also unfolding.

"What did you say?! The Sun Moon Empire has gained five more Limit Douluos?! Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"If that's true, I'll eat this table right now!"

Looking at the disheveled old man in front of him who seemed to be insane, Wu San pretended to smile, but quietly kicked away the expensive mahogany table.

That old bastard! Making a vow is one thing, but he's also trying to freeload! This table alone is worth several thousand gold soul coins!

How shameless!

"Senior Xuan, this matter is not something I can speak of on my own."

"This is how the story spread, along with the Star Luo Empire's Shattered Star senior and his retinue of worshippers, as well as many sects and independent cultivators."

"I have no choice but to believe it even if I don't want to."

Wu San then recounted the entire process of the "Battle of the Limits" to the Shrek Academy members, word for word.

Before long, the Shrek elders were seen slumped on the sofa, their bodies weak and their eyes vacant.

Even Xuanzi, who usually had the most volatile temper, fell silent, his expression blank.

Only Lin Huiqun remained doubtful, but her tone became cautious, devoid of any arrogance.

"Is Manager Wu's soul-guided armor really that powerful?"

"It's not that I don't believe it, but the idea of ​​a Super Douluo leaping to the limit sounds like a complete fantasy."

"Moreover, before Zhang Lexuan 'defected,' she was only a Soul Douluo. How could she have acquired the cultivation of a Super Douluo in just one year?"

After hearing this, Wu San spread his hands in feigned innocence, but this was yet another blow to their heads.

"The Soul Guidance Armor is a matter of the Sun Moon Empire's secrets, and I'm afraid I have no way of knowing about it."

"But the cultivation level of Empress Zhang Lexuan of the Sun and Moon..."

"You said that if a 100,000-year-old soul bone is enough, plus a 'condensed soul ring' that is over 100,000 years old, could her strength be pushed to the level of Super Douluo in one fell swoop?"

Lin Huiqun: "."

Damn it! I forgot about that! An empress of a nation, she's damn rich! She even has five soul bones that are ten thousand years old!

All of this should belong to Shrek Academy!
But because of Yan Shaozhe's selfishness, even a sure thing can slip away!
This is also the consensus among most of the Shrek members.

(End of this chapter)