Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Yun Ming's expression turned extremely solemn again.

He never underestimated any opponent, especially the Sun and Moon Federation led by Xu Tiandi, a brilliant and ambitious leader who did not believe in fate but only in his own strength and technological power!
It was under Emperor Xu Tian's full-fledged promotion that the Federation's Soul Guidance Technology developed at an unprecedented speed over the past century, reaching an unbelievable level.

His ruling power and charisma were in no way inferior to those of Xu Tianran, the emperor of the Sun and Moon Empire who unified the continent ten thousand years ago.

Knowing how troublesome Xu Tiandi was as an enemy, Yun Ming advised again:

"Yali, listen to me. In this decisive battle, although your healing abilities are crucial, your presence on the front lines cannot change the course of the battle. If you stay in the city, I will have to be distracted by protecting you."

Seeing that Ya Li remained stubborn and refused, Yun Ming felt heartbroken and had no choice but to try a different approach, painstakingly explaining:

"Yali, listen to me. You can only help me to the fullest extent if you are behind the battlefield, in a safe place on the outskirts!"

"Imagine if I manage to break through the Federation's siege by sheer luck, albeit severely wounded. You, who are there to provide support from the outside, could immediately heal my injuries and allow me to quickly regain my fighting strength!"

He held Yali's hand tightly, his eyes sincere and full of expectation:
"Besides, hiding in the shadows, you won't become the Federation's primary target. You... you are my last trump card, my greatest guarantee for continuing the fight!"

"As long as you are safe and behind me, I have unlimited confidence and courage to fight. Promise me, okay?"

Yunming's sincere and strategic persuasion finally moved Yali.

Looking into her husband's eyes, where there was no room for doubt and where he was filled with deep expectation, she finally couldn't hold back her tears and nodded firmly.

"Okay... I promise you, Brother Ming. I'll wait for you outside... You must... you absolutely must come out alive!"

"must!"

Yunming solemnly promised.

With parting imminent, the two could no longer suppress their emotions and embraced each other tightly.

On this Poseidon Island shrouded in the shadow of destruction, under the gaze of the statues of the first sages, this devoted couple forgot the increasingly heavy, almost suffocating aura of destruction above them, forgot everything around them, and simply embraced each other tightly, as if trying to merge each other into their very bones.

Then, oblivious to everyone else, they kissed passionately.

This kiss was filled with reluctance, determination, and love that transcended life and death. It was as if it were a final farewell to the world, or as if it were drawing upon the last bit of courage and warmth to face the final judgment.

Meanwhile, in the sky directly above Shrek City, the cold military satellite had completed the final calibration of its cannons, and the core magic array inside began to emit a low energy hum, the countdown to destruction entering its final countdown phase.

An invisible beam of destructive energy, which only a god-level being could vaguely perceive, had already condensed deep within the cannon's muzzle. The energy it contained caught the attention of Lu Jun and Gu Yuena, who were far away in Mingdu.

Shrek's twilight has finally arrived.

……

Inside Shrek Academy, the last group of teachers and students who were unwilling to give up or had nowhere else to go, organized by a few responsible teachers, prepared to evacuate the city that was about to be destroyed, clinging to their last hope.

The group consisted mostly of young boys and girls with innocent faces and fearful eyes. They followed their teacher closely, like frightened fledglings, rushing towards the main entrance and exit of Shrek City to the outside world.

However, when they arrived at the city gate area, the scene before them instantly froze their newly ignited hopes.

Shrek City's towering gates were tightly shut, and the area outside the gates and around the city walls was completely sealed off by a dense swarm of well-equipped soldiers from the Federal Central Legion.

The cold, imposing soul-guided artillery emplacements, the fully armed soldiers, and the oppressive, somber atmosphere formed a desperate, steely bulwark. An elderly teacher leading the group, suppressing his anger and fear, stepped forward and sharply questioned the officer at the blockade line:

"What do you mean by this? These are children, the last students of Shrek Academy. They are still young and have nothing to do with the academy's conflicts! Why won't you even give them a way out?!"

His voice trembled with emotion, filled with grief, indignation, and bewilderment. Other teachers also spoke up, attempting a feeble attempt at moral blackmail and pleading with phrases like "They are just children," "They are innocent," and "Does the Federation not even have this much humanity?"

Looking at these young Soul Masters who were indeed quite young, their faces filled with fear and confusion, and then at the teachers who were emotionally agitated yet unable to hide their despair, as well as the soldiers responsible for the blockade, he was also caught in a fierce internal struggle.

Their oath upon enlisting was to defend their country, serve the people, and protect the vulnerable.

These children undoubtedly fit the definition of "weak".

Let them remain in the city that is about to become a living hell...

Many soldiers unconsciously tightened their grip on their soul-guided rifles, their eyes revealing reluctance.

Just then, a soft yet undeniably majestic white light flashed by, and the figure of Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li appeared at the forefront of the group.

Her face was frosty, and her sharp gaze swept over the federal soldiers before her.

"Federal Central Legion, have you fallen so low that you even dare to stop these underage children?"

"Is this the justice and order you keep proclaiming?"

Yali's voice was clear and melodious, yet it carried a power that went straight to people's hearts. Her appearance boosted the morale of the Shrek team.

Facing Ya Li, a renowned Limit Douluo across the continent, and the indignant accusations from her teachers and the fearful eyes of the children behind her, the officer on the blockade line felt immense pressure. He gritted his teeth and said to everyone:

"Gentlemen, please wait here. This matter is of great importance. I... I need to consult with my superiors immediately. Please give us some time!"

He dared not act on his own initiative, for this was not merely a matter of disobeying military orders, but also a heavy responsibility concerning the lives of nearly a hundred young people.

He quickly reported the situation up the chain of command via encrypted communication.

The message, like a game of musical chairs, quickly passed through various levels of the command system and was eventually presented to Yu Guanzhi, the commander of the Central Army Corps.

Yu Guanzhi's adjutant reported to him with a solemn expression about the situation at the entrances and exits of Shrek City, emphasizing the issue of whether the underage trainees should stay or leave.

After listening to the report, a complex emotion flashed in Yu Guanzhi's sharp eyes, which had been through countless battles.

He was silent for a moment, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table.

To release or not to release?

This is not just a military order, but also a heavy moral choice.

He also dared not, and could not, bear alone the enormous criticism and consequences that might come with it.

"Connect me to the Federal Supreme Command. I need to speak directly with the Speaker," Yu Guanzhi ordered in a deep voice. (End of Chapter)