Chapter 414: The Founding Ceremony and White Jade Capital's Strength
Northern Underworld Continent, White Jade Capital Headquarters, Capital City.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
As dazzling fireworks bloomed across the sky, the bustling Capital City, already brimming with countless powerhouses from the Great Thousand World, grew even more lively.
On a grand stage, Mo Yang, the City Lord of Execution Immortal City, stood with poise. Dressed in flowing black robes, his white hair and handsome face gave him an ethereal presence, akin to a celestial being descended to the mortal world.
**"Honored guests, welcome to the founding ceremony of White Jade Capital.
On behalf of White Jade Capital, I, Mo Yang, City Lord of Execution Immortal City, extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for coming to witness this historic moment."**
As he spoke, Mo Yang clasped his hands and bowed respectfully toward the crowd.
In response, representatives of the Four Ancient Clans, save for the Desolate Ancient Clan, who were absent, returned the gesture.
Beyond the Ancient Clans, many other prominent powers were present. Notably, these included the Fire Spirit Clan, Western Heaven Battle Hall, and several Heavenly Sovereigns under the Immortal Lord.
Even many second tier and third tier factions had sent representatives.
Among the attendees:
The Fire Spirit Clan was led by their ancient patriarch, accompanied by several Earthly Sovereigns.
From the Western Heaven Battle Hall, the delegation was headed by the elder Winter Sage, along with Ling Longzi and Ling Feizi.
Additionally, numerous divine beast clans were in attendance:
The True Phoenix Clan, the True Roc Clan, the Immortal Phoenix Clan, the Nine Headed Serpent Clan, and the Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python Clan.
The Great Thousand Palace, dedicated to opposing the Extraterritorial Demon Race, also sent a representative Wan Feng, who had previously invited Xiao Tiance to join the palace as a guest elder.
The event marked one of the most significant gatherings in centuries across the Great Thousand World.
A founding ceremony for a superpower carried profound implications, not just for other superpowers but even for lower tier factions. Many came hoping to form connections with White Jade Capital, whose might was evident in its suppression of the True Phoenix Clan.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
As another round of fireworks lit the skies, the founding ceremony of White Jade Capital officially began.
The unveiling of the plaque marked the first act of the event. Several White Jade Capital members stepped forward, pulling away the red silk cloth draping the main hall's entrance.
The words "White Jade Capital" shimmered in golden strokes, majestic and resplendent. Beneath them, an inscription read:
"Heavenly White Jade Capital, Twelve Towers, Five Cities. Celestials caress my crown, bestowing me longevity."
The phrase echoed thunderously across the crowd as the disciples of White Jade Capital chanted it in unison:
"Heavenly White Jade Capital, Twelve Towers, Five Cities. Celestials caress my crown, bestowing me longevity!"
The fervent cries brought the atmosphere to a climax.
The Twelve Tower Lords Appear
Mo Yang stepped back slightly and raised his voice.
"Now, we present the Twelve Tower Lords!"
With a wave of his hand, twelve silver thrones appeared in mid air, radiating a luminous glow.
As Mo Yang introduced each Tower Lord, their figures materialized upon the respective thrones:
Huang Min, Tower Lord of Shouyang Tower.
Mu Ling, Tower Lord of Goldwind Tower.
Xiao Tianming, Tower Lord of Scarlet Tower.
Tian Luo, Tower Lord of Bloodrain Tower.
Huang Lingyun, Tower Lord of Nightdream Tower.
Medusa, Tower Lord of Hibiscus Tower.
Luo Tianshen, Tower Lord of Gentleman's Tower.
Liu Changkong, Tower Lord of Scholar's Tower.
Xiao Huaien, Tower Lord of Chongyang Tower.
Zi Yan, Tower Lord of Jadewater Tower.
Shi Hao, Tower Lord of Hidden Dragon Tower.
Dean of the Heavens Academy, Tower Lord of Hunter's Tower.
With each announcement, a silver throne lit up, and the respective Tower Lord appeared.
"Greetings to the Twelve Tower Lords!"
White Jade Capital disciples bowed respectfully.
Although the Tower Lords varied in strength, their presence captivated the crowd. The strongest among them, Huang Min, was a peak Earthly Sovereign, while the weakest Shi Hao and Xiao Tianming were Ninth Grade Sovereigns.
The crowd buzzed with admiration:
"As expected of a superpower. Any one of these Tower Lords could dominate a continent and establish their own power."
"Indeed. They're impressive, especially Huang Min. Rumor has it even an average Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign would struggle to defeat her."
"Hmph, the display is decent, but most of them are still too weak."
While some were impressed, others remained dismissive. Yet, the majority recognized the potential of White Jade Capital, particularly given its ability to attract so many elites.
The Five City Lords and Guardian Beast
Mo Yang's voice rang out once more:
"Next, we present the Five City Lords and the Guardian Beast of White Jade Capital!"
With another wave of his hand, six golden thrones appeared alongside the silver ones.
He introduced them one by one:
Xiao Xuan, City Lord of Capital City.
Mo Yang, City Lord of Execution Immortal City.
Tong Sihai, City Lord of Four Seas City.
Huang You, City Lord of Myriad Medicine City.
First Snow, City Lord of White Jade City.
Jiu Yuan, Guardian Beast of White Jade Capital, from the Nine Headed Serpent Clan.
As each name was called, their figures appeared on the golden thrones.
"Greetings to the Five City Lords and Lord Jiu Yuan!"
White Jade Capital disciples bowed again.
This time, even the superpower representatives couldn't help but take notice. With Mo Yang presiding, the five cities boasted two peak Earthly Sovereigns, four Heavenly Sovereigns, and even a Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign.
"To think they have four Heavenly Sovereigns and a Spirit Grade Sovereign. White Jade Capital's strength is astonishing."
"Indeed, and the potential of Xiao Xuan and Tong Sihai suggests that they'll likely ascend to the Heavenly Sovereign realm within a decade."
The whispers of admiration swirled, and even the most skeptical attendees began to reevaluate their perceptions.
The Grand Entrance of the Sovereign
As the atmosphere reached its peak, Mo Yang raised his hand for silence and announced:
"Now, let us welcome the Master of White Jade Capital, our Sovereign Xiao Tiance!"
With a gesture, Mo Yang stepped back and joined the other City Lords and Tower Lords, all bowing deeply.
"We greet the Sovereign!"
"We greet the Sovereign!"
"We greet the Sovereign!"
The resounding voices of White Jade Capital disciples filled the air as Xiao Tiance's presence loomed on the horizon.
Amid the reverent voices of everyone in White Jade Capital, a massive spatial gate suddenly appeared in the sky. All eyes turned toward it, and out stepped Xiao Tiance, clad in a resplendent white robe. His upright posture and extraordinary appearance exuded an air of elegance and authority.
"Hiss !"
Gasps rippled through the crowd as they noticed twelve golden skinned figures in masks following Xiao Tiance. These figures emanated an overwhelming aura of power, though they lacked any signs of life.
"Are those the fabled Heavenly Demon Puppets of White Jade Capital?"
"Indeed! And the one closest to Xiao Tiance has reached the Late Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign level in power!"
"Incredible. Twelve Heavenly Demon Puppets: one Late Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign, two Peak Earthly Sovereigns, and nine Upper Earthly Sovereigns."
"Remarkable. I've heard that these Heavenly Demon Puppets are not only physically impervious but also possess immense strength. Their defenses are nearly unbreakable by anyone of the same level. This puppet making technique is arguably the most formidable in the Great Thousand World."
As the crowd buzzed with awe at the Heavenly Demon Puppets, the leaders of the Ancient Clans, such as Mohetian and others, suddenly stood up in surprise.
Their sharp eyes caught an astonishing detail:
With every step Xiao Tiance took, a purple lotus platform, intricately formed by arrays of spiritual patterns, materialized beneath his feet.
"A Grandmaster of Spirit Arrays!"
The leaders of the Ancient Clans exclaimed in unison.
They had already been astounded by the sight of the Heavenly Demon Puppets, the Five City Lords, the Twelve Tower Lords, and White Jade Capital's Guardian Beast. Now, discovering that Xiao Tiance was also a Grandmaster of Spirit Arrays took their astonishment to a new level.
Suddenly, two half step Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereigns, one from the Futuo Ancient Clan and the other from the Heitian Ancient Clan, spoke up:
"Wait! Those Spirit Array patterns forming the lotus platforms aren't being conjured by Xiao Tiance himself his aura is perfectly stable without any fluctuation."
Their revelation implied that within White Jade Capital, there was another Grandmaster of Spirit Arrays besides Xiao Tiance.
The representatives of the various factions attending the ceremony were now utterly shocked.
At the spatial gate, Xiao Tiance remained calm and composed. His gaze was serene, exuding neither joy nor anger, making him appear almost otherworldly, like a celestial deity.
"Tap!"
The crisp sound of his step echoed, and his figure, accompanied by the twelve Heavenly Demon Puppets, flickered to the next position. As the spatial gate dissolved, two purple thrones began to materialize in mid air among the already present silver and golden thrones.
These purple thrones were adorned with intricate engravings of various supreme divine beasts, radiating an aura of supremacy and unreachability.
Xiao Tiance ascended to the purple throne and offered a faint smile to Medusa, who sat among the silver thrones below. In a flash, Medusa appeared by his side, her beauty lighting up as she gently placed her hand in his.
"Husband!"
Medusa greeted sweetly as they both took their seats.
The entire gathering instantly resounded with unified respect:
"Greetings to the Sovereign! Greetings to the Lady of the Capital!"
"You may rise," Xiao Tiance said calmly, sweeping his gaze over the crowd.
"Thank you, Sovereign! Thank you, Lady of the Capital!"
The disciples of White Jade Capital stood tall, their backs straightened with pride.
All eyes now focused on the high ranking members of White Jade Capital, their presence commanding both awe and curiosity.
The Speech
Xiao Tiance, seated on his throne, surveyed the crowd before smiling and addressing them:
"I, Xiao Tiance, Sovereign of White Jade Capital, extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for gracing us with your presence at this founding ceremony. On behalf of all within White Jade Capital, I offer my sincerest thanks."
The crowd responded warmly:
"The Sovereign is too courteous."
"It's our honor to be here."
However, among the Ancient Clans, several individuals remained indifferent. To them, a power without a Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign did not warrant genuine respect, regardless of its visible strength.
White Jade Capital's revealed power was impressive:
Six Heavenly Sovereigns, including Xiao Tiance, Mo Yang, Huang You, First Snow, Nine Yuan, and the Late Spirit Grade Heavenly Demon Puppet behind Xiao Tiance.
Twelve Earthly Sovereigns among the Five City Lords and Twelve Tower Lords.
Eleven additional Earthly Sovereigns in the form of Heavenly Demon Puppets.
Numerous Sovereign level experts.
Despite this, the Ancient Clans did not consider White Jade Capital a true superpower due to its lack of a Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign.
Xiao Tiance noticed their dismissive expressions but remained unbothered. He understood that strength would earn him respect in time.
He smiled faintly and continued:
**"White Jade Capital stands as a guardian in the far north of the Great Thousand World. From this day forward, we shoulder the responsibility of defending the northern borders against the Extraterritorial Demon Race.
Today's gathering also serves as an opportunity for us to establish ties with all of you. Should any of your people encounter members of White Jade Capital in the future, I ask for your understanding and forgiveness if any misunderstandings arise.
Moreover, White Jade Capital welcomes talented individuals, whether wandering cultivators or young prodigies, to join us. To such individuals, we extend our warmest invitation.
Finally, I declare this founding ceremony concluded. We have prepared a banquet in the main hall for all our honored guests. Those interested in visiting our other four cities may do so via our internal teleportation arrays after the banquet.
Once again, thank you all for coming!"**
The Banquet
As the founding ceremony ended, Xiao Tiance and the leaders of White Jade Capital disappeared from the stage. Disciples began guiding the guests to the banquet hall.
At the banquet, Xiao Tiance sat at the head of the main table, flanked by representatives from the Four Ancient Clans.
Suddenly, a stunningly beautiful woman from the Futuo Ancient Clan approached him. Her alluring gaze lingered on Xiao Tiance for a moment before she spoke with a playful smile:
"Qing Yanjing of the Futuo Ancient Clan greets the Sovereign of White Jade Capital. I have a request to make might the Sovereign indulge me?"
Hearing her name, Xiao Tiance's eyes flashed with recognition. He hadn't expected to meet Qing Yanjing, the mother of Mu Chen, the future protagonist of the Great Thousand World.
Regaining his composure, he smiled warmly.
"Greetings, Lady Qing Yanjing. What request might you have?"
(Chapter Ends)
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