The Great Thousand World, Northern Nether Continent, Capital City, headquarters of White Jade Capital.
All of White Jade Capital's leaders had gathered that day, for they had received word that its lord, Xiao Tian Ce, had once again ventured into the Extraterrestrial Demon Clan's territory. This time, he was heading to the Abyssal Continent in its central region to take part in a rescue operation.
Every face bore a look of worry, including that of Medusa, White Jade Capital's Matriarch, who had now reached the late-stage immortal-grade heavenly sovereign realm.
Over the years, the more they fought the Extraterrestrial Demon Clan, the more they learned about its true circumstances. Naturally, they understood just how impossible a mission it was to rescue someone from the Abyssal Continent.
At that moment, Xiao Xuan, an early-stage saint-grade heavenly sovereign, and the other leaders of White Jade Capital all wished they could accompany Xiao Tian Ce.
But they could not. They had to hold the Immortal-Slaying City battlefield and guard the Great Thousand World's Northern Defense Line.
"All right, everyone, return to your duties. Since my husband made this decision, he must have his reasons. What we need to do is look after White Jade Capital for him until he returns," Medusa said calmly, looking at everyone from the seat of honor.
"Yes, Matriarch." Everyone cupped their hands in acknowledgment.
By now, White Jade Capital's strength had grown considerably. Among its saint-grade heavenly sovereigns, besides Xiao Tian Ce, who stood at the peak of the late stage, there were Xiao Huai'en at the middle stage, and Xiao Xuan, Huang Min, and Jiu Yuan at the early stage.
Its half-step saint-grade heavenly sovereigns were Huang Lingyun, Xiao Qing, and Heavenly Net.
Medusa, Zi Yan, Mo Yang, and the Dragon Venerable were late-stage immortal-grade heavenly sovereigns.