The command center of the City Guard Army's third defense line.
The atmosphere was tense because the Sea Demons had broken through the second defense line. Several young people in High-Level officer uniforms were gathered around a sand table, deploying troops. Their faces were extremely grave.
Just then, a Li Family Servant of the Eight Great Clans stumbled into the room, crawling and tumbling, his face filled with panic.
"What's all this panic about?" the leading young man frowned and asked in a deep voice.
"Young... Young Master, something terrible has happened!" the Li Family Servant panted heavily. "Something happened in the city!"
"What could possibly happen in the city?" A burly officer nearby waved his hand impatiently. "Even if the sky falls, the Elders will hold it up. Could it be a bigger deal than the Sea Demons breaking our defenses? Spit it out, and make it quick!"
