Chapter 606: Dai Hao's Incompetence Looks Like I Must Take Action!
News of Dai Hao and his army's annihilation spread rapidly across the Three Douluo Empires and Shrek Academy, thanks to the covert efforts of the Sun Moon Empire.
Star Luo City.
Inside the magnificent imperial palace, Xu Jiawei sat slumped in his chair, his breathing rapid as he stared in utter disbelief at the urgent military report in his hands.
He read it again and again, hoping he had misread something.
He had long anticipated that the Sun Moon Empire would eventually launch a war.
After all, the Sun Moon Empire had always been ambitious.
Now, with Shrek Academy in decline and the Sun Moon Empire rapidly growing in strength, it was only a matter of time before they seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
That was why he had ordered Dai Hao to prepare for war.
Of course, due to the disparity in power and the fact that Star Luo Empire stood on the moral high ground, they could never be the ones to strike first.
He had also calculated that once war began, the Three Empires would suffer initial setbacks, given how overwhelmingly powerful the Sun Moon Empire had become.
But he never expected such a devastating loss right at the start of the war!
"Your Majesty, judging by your expression, something terribly wrong has happened.
Please share it with me, so I may help ease your burden."
The voice came from Guardian Douluo Cheng Gang, who stood nearby.
Cheng Gang was one of Star Luo Empire's Guardian Douluos, a seasoned warrior in his sixties, of medium build, with deep brown-black hair and sharp, intelligent eyes.
Xu Jiawei's bitter smile deepened as he spoke in a solemn tone:
"Something truly terrible has happened.
Not long ago, the Sun Moon Empire launched a sudden invasion, attacking our forces stationed near the Ming Dou Mountain Range.
Our army suffered catastrophic losses.
The Empire is now fully embroiled in war."
"Those damn Sun Moon bastards!"
Cheng Gang's fist clenched tightly, his expression filled with rage and hatred.
He looked ready to tear the Sun Moon Empire apart.
"Your Majesty, you must not be too concerned.
Even if our forces suffered setbacks at the beginning, as long as the White Tiger Duke stands, everything will turn around!
After all, he is our Star Luo Empire's War God!"
To many in Star Luo Empire, Dai Hao was the greatest military strategist of the age, earning him the title of "War God".
Xu Jiawei let out a deep sigh.
"Dai Hao… has fallen."
Cheng Gang's face froze in disbelief.
For a moment, he thought he had misheard.
"Your Majesty… are you saying that the White Tiger Duke has fallen?"
"Yes."
"This
Cheng Gang still couldn't believe it.
Dai Hao had three Titled Douluos under his command.
With such support, how could he have died in battle?
Could there have been a traitor among them?
But then, Xu Jiawei shattered his final hope.
"The three Titled Douluos who fought alongside Dai Hao also perished."
A heavy silence fell.
Cheng Gang was stunned.
The war had barely begun, and Star Luo Empire had already lost four Titled Douluos?
"Cheng Gongfeng."
Xu Jiawei's tone became firm as he issued an order:
"Send word to Meteor Star Douluo and Medical Immortal Douluo.
Have them lead a Soul Master army to the front lines.
Then, you must personally travel to Shrek Academy.
Inform them of the situation and convince them to drop their so-called 'neutral stance'.
They must intervene!
If we let this situation spiral further out of control, it will be too late to fix!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Cheng Gang cupped his fists and immediately left.
Xu Jiawei watched him go, then muttered:
"Jiujiu… please be safe.
Reinforcements are on their way."
According to the urgent report, with Dai Hao and the other Titled Douluos dead, command of Star Luo's border forces had fallen to Xu Jiujiu.
But against the Sun Moon Empire's military might, how long could she hold out?
Fortunately, both the Heavenly Soul Empire and Dou Ling Empire had honored their alliance, sending reinforcements to support Star Luo.
Shrek Academy.
Outside Sea God's Pavilion, Cheng Gang paced anxiously, waiting for the results of the council meeting.
The moment he had arrived, he was granted an audience with Yan Shaozhe, the Martial Soul Department's Dean.
He had explained the situation, urging Shrek Academy to take action.
However, Yan Shaozhe had insisted on holding a formal meeting before making a decision.
"Please wait outside," Yan Shaozhe had said.
Cheng Gang was not a patient man.
But for the sake of Star Luo Empire, he had no choice but to swallow his frustration and wait.
Inside Sea God's Pavilion, the meeting had begun.
Yan Shaozhe stood, looking around at the assembled elders.
He spoke solemnly:
"Xu Jiawei has sent Guardian Douluo Cheng Gang with urgent news.
The Sun Moon Empire has officially declared war on Star Luo Empire.
The situation is dire.
Dai Hao and three other Titled Douluos have fallen.
We must act.
For Shrek Academy's interests.
For the peace of the Douluo Continent.
I propose that we abandon our so-called 'neutrality' and send our strongest forces to aid Star Luo.
If we hesitate any longer, the consequences will be disastrous."
The elders fell into deep thought.
They all knew the truth
Shrek Academy's neutral stance was just a facade.
They had already been secretly assisting the Three Empires.
But now, with Star Luo's enormous losses, the situation had changed.
If they didn't intervene soon, Star Luo Empire might not last.
Xuanzai spoke up, his voice gruff:
"This time, I agree with Yan Shaozhe.
Like it or not, Star Luo remains one of Shrek Academy's key recruitment grounds.
If we want to reclaim our influence, we must take decisive action.
We must crush the Sun Moon Empire's arrogance!"
He then turned to Mu En, his expression serious.
"Mu Lao, Dai Hao was incompetent.
Looks like I must take action!"
In Xuanzai's eyes, Dai Hao bore full responsibility for Star Luo's devastating losses.
Now, it was Shrek's turn to lead the war.
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