Douluo Dalu: Start with a Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgement

Chapter 452 Reserve Corps
"Yes!"

When Juzi heard that the war was coming, her expression became serious, but her mood became excited. The coming war meant that her chance for revenge had come. Juzi bowed slightly to Xu Tianran, then left quickly.

Watching Orange's disappearing figure, Xu Tianran muttered to himself, "The Xingluo Empire and the Tianhun Empire will not let go of such a good opportunity. They will definitely take the initiative to start a war. However, at this time, we are not fully prepared. How should I respond?"

Xingluo City, Zizai Gate.

Ji Lin has brought everyone from Zizai Sect back to Xingluo City. Three days have passed since they rescued the hostages and returned safely to the Xingluo Empire. Three days ago, Ji Lin and his companions met powerful men from various countries who came to pick them up at sea. Then each of them left with the hostages belonging to their side, while Ji Lin and his companions returned with members of the sect academy belonging to the Xingluo Empire.

Three days have passed and the situation on the mainland has become unpredictable.

Because of the rescue of the hostages, the Sun-Moon Empire greatly strengthened its monitoring of the three kingdoms of the Douluo Continent and Shrek Academy, and continuously dispatched heavy troops to the border.

The same is true for the Xingluo Empire and the Tianhun Empire. The hostages have been returned, and the Sun-Moon Empire has not yet recovered. This is a good time to deal a heavy blow to them. The two empires are not fools. If they don't weaken the enemy at this time, what are they waiting for? Once the Sun-Moon Empire recovers, their situation will be even more difficult.

Anyway, war is inevitable. Instead of letting the Sun-Moon Empire prepare and then taking the initiative to start a war, it is better to strike first and seize the initiative when the Sun-Moon Empire is not fully prepared.

The war factions of the Xingluo Empire and the Tianhun Empire are gearing up and ready to send troops to attack the Sun-Moon Empire at any time.

Although the Douluo Empire is located in the rear, it also understands the principle of "the lips and the teeth are cold". A large army including seven Titled Douluo has already set out and is heading quickly towards the border. A war is likely to break out in a short time.

Under such circumstances, Zizaimen called back all the elite disciples who were training outside and chose to wait and see how the situation would develop. For the Four-Nation War, Ji Lin needed Zizaimen to secretly accumulate strength. Like the Sun and Moon Empire, he was not fully prepared. His cultivation had not yet reached its peak, and Zizaimen's disciples had not yet fully grown up. The trump card built in the underground laboratory had not yet been completed.

In Xingluo City, at noon, Ji Lin did not wait for the news of the start of the war, but instead greeted an acquaintance.

On a small hill on the side of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, there stands a tall tombstone. The tombstone is more than two meters high and very wide. The surrounding area is beautifully repaired with granite, and there are some carvings of auspicious beasts on it. Behind it is a tomb also made of granite.

There is a line of words engraved on the tombstone.

"The tomb of my beloved wife Huo Yun'er."

At the end of the letter, it reads "Dai Hao".

In front of the tombstone, Ji Lin and a black-haired young man stood upright. The black-haired young man had tears in his eyes. It was Huo Yuhao who was supposed to be in Shrek Academy. This tombstone was the tomb of his mother, Huo Yuner.

However, the tomb at this moment was completely different from before Huo Yuhao left.

At the beginning, the young Huo Yuhao was unable to afford a grand funeral for his mother. All he had was a wooden tombstone that he had carved with the White Tiger Dagger, and a piece of yellow earth.

At this time, the tomb had been renovated. Although it was still in the original place, it looked completely different.

Looking at this new tombstone and the two words "Dai Hao" on it, Huo Yuhao's eyes became a little dull. He slowly knelt down in front of his mother's tombstone. The hatred and grievances that had accumulated over the years burst out at this moment. Tears flowed out uncontrollably and he fell in front of his mother's tombstone, crying bitterly.

The longing for my mother and the sadness in my heart kept pouring out and turned into tears, which were sprinkled in front of the tombstone.

Ji Lin watched silently from the side without making any noise to interrupt. Now was the time for Huo Yuhao and his mother.

"Mom, Mom, I'm back. I'm here to see you." After so many years away, this was the first time Huo Yuhao came back to pay homage to his mother. He felt filled with guilt.

Over the years, in order to become powerful, he worked day and night and had almost no rest. He didn't even dare to think about his mother, because he was afraid that he would not be able to control himself and would impulsively seek revenge.

His greatest wish is to avenge his mother and make the White Tiger Duke Dai Hao kneel down in front of his mother's grave and confess to her.

But what did he see? His mother's tomb had been rebuilt, Dai Hao had rebuilt a tombstone for her and named her his wife, which was what his mother had always wanted!

Dai Hao’s behavior filled Huo Yuhao with doubts.

Although he was doubtful, Huo Yuhao would not give up his revenge. He knelt down in front of the tombstone again and kowtowed nine times. Huo Yuhao said in a deep voice: "Mom, don't worry. Your revenge will always be remembered by your son. I will prove to that person that your son is stronger than him. What he can do, I can do too. One day, I will return here with a legitimate reason, return to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, and trample all of them under my feet. I will make those who have hurt you pay tenfold or a hundredfold. I will let the White Tiger Duke personally welcome you back to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, acknowledge you as his legal wife, and kneel before your spirit to repent."

After saying this, Huo Yuhao took out the offerings that he had prepared long ago and placed them one by one in front of his mother’s grave. After kowtowed several times, he stood up and looked at his mother’s tombstone reluctantly. He raised his hand to wipe away the tears on his face. His eyes became firm again. He turned to look at Ji Lin and said, “Let’s go, Ji Lin.”

"Have you decided? You could very well die!"

Ji Lin said in a deep voice.

"I have discussed this with my senior brother and teachers. I want to have my revenge in an upright manner. I want my mother to return to the Duke of White Tiger's mansion with dignity. My teachers have also advised me to wait a little longer, but I don't want to wait any longer. The war is about to begin, and this is my only chance."

Huo Yuhao's tone was firm.

Seeing that Huo Yuhao had made up his mind, Ji Lin could only helplessly say, “Okay then. I’ll take you there.”

Ji Lin took Huo Yuhao with him, released the flying soul guide, and flew quickly towards the west.

Yuming City is located in the northwest corner of the Xingluo Empire, less than 100 kilometers away from the Mingdou Mountains and less than 500 kilometers away from the border of the Tianhun Empire. It is an important stronghold of the Xingluo Empire against the Sun and Moon Empire and one of the most important supply cities for the front camp.

Here, two reserve legions are stationed.

The reserve army is generally fifty percent larger than the regular army, and like the regular army, it also undergoes rigorous training. Once the regular regiments on the front line suffer losses, men and horses need to be mobilized from these reserve armies to supplement them.

The two reserve armies of Yuming City are fully staffed. The marshal of the Western Army Group is the Duke of White Tiger, and they have to face the Sun Moon Empire army that may appear at any time. No one dares to eat empty salaries in this place. Therefore, the two reserve armies of Yuming City are fully staffed with 15,000 people. As long as the front line needs them, they can be replenished within two hours.

Yuming City is also one of the important granaries of the Western Army Group. It has strong walls and is well guarded. It has always been managed by the most trusted subordinates of Duke Baihu.

The two reserve corps here are the 4th Reserve Corps of the Western Army Group and the 6th Reserve Corps.

Recently, these two legions have been recruiting new soldiers because a group of old soldiers have retired due to age.

Because of the huge threat posed by the Sun-Moon Empire, the Star Luo Empire had long since extended the length of military service, especially for veterans who had fought on the battlefield, and offered extremely high salaries to retain them.

But even so, people will always get old. For ordinary people, once they are over 40, their bodies will age faster and it will be difficult for them to continue to stay in the army. Therefore, every year, a group of veterans will retire from both the regular army and the reserve army.

As the old soldiers retire, new soldiers are naturally needed to replenish them. In the past few days, the Sixth Reserve Corps of the Western Army Group has been recruiting new soldiers.

The Fourth Reserve Corps recruitment just ended the day before yesterday. Due to the tense atmosphere on the border and the impending war, many families in border cities were reluctant to let their children serve in the army. Serving in the army means going to the battlefield and encountering danger! Therefore, the recruitment work was not too smooth.

However, being a soldier naturally has its benefits. It is one of the shortcuts for civilians to turn their lives around in the Douluo Continent. Military merit is one of the fastest ways to get promoted. Therefore, there are still some young people who are conceited, physically strong and courageous who come to the recruitment office to sign up to join the army.

The Sixth Reserve Corps is stationed on the west side of Yuming City, and the conscription office is facing the direction of the city gate of Yuming City. It can be clearly seen by anyone coming out of the city or entering the city from outside.

At this time, Ji Lin and Huo Yuhao arrived here. In the distance, several veterans were shouting at the young people passing by.

"The Sixth Reserve Corps is recruiting. The benefits are generous. You will receive a salary of four silver soul coins every month, and there will be no deductions. You will get three meals a day, and two of them will have meat. Once you pass the review, you will be given clothes and weapons immediately. It is an honor to be a soldier and defend your country. Welcome to join our Sixth Reserve Corps!"

The cries of the veterans did have a certain effect. Most of those who were willing to join the army were children from poor families. Military pay and food were what they wanted most. Once they joined the army, they would first receive a month's pay, which could be used to change their family's life and could last for a period of time.

There was already a long line in front of the conscription office, with twenty or thirty young and strong men signing up to join the army.

The layout of the conscription office is very simple. Behind a long table are two veterans and a middle-aged man who looks like an officer. However, from his attire, it can be seen that even if he is an officer, his position will not be too high.

(End of this chapter)