Global Awakening: I'm the Only One Ready

The voice belonged to a middle-aged man donned in a white robe edged with gold, his bearing reminiscent of an ancient scholar.

With a single step, he arrived at Mount Tai. Though he looked refined and cultured, an exceedingly terrifying aura emanated from him.

In particular, his pressure was not the slightest bit inferior to that of the Ji Clan's Third Ancestor. Clearly, he was at least an Immortal Realm existence, and both his strength and realm were extremely formidable. As he stood there, he directly blocked off the pressure emitted by the Ji Clan's group, stabilizing the surrounding mountains and rivers.

Not only Zhu Qingyu and the others, even Lu Yuan looked puzzled when he saw this middle-aged man.

They had never seen this person before and did not know what his identity was.

However, Lu Yuan soon came around and looked toward Jiang Ningxian. The latter smiled and nodded at him.

At the sight of the middle-aged man, the Ji Clan's Third Ancestor first spoke then spoke, "Jiang Huanyun? I didn't expect you to be here."

His voice was solemn, without the slightest trace of arrogance. It seemed that the person before him was someone he had to take seriously as well.

Standing beside him, the Ji Clan's Holy Son was immediately stunned.

"Jiang Huanyun? That genius Fifth Ancestor of the Jiang Clan?"

If it had been an ordinary person, he would not have known and would not have been interested. But the person before him was different. He was one of the Jiang Clan's most powerful experts. More importantly, in his younger years, this person had also been a supreme genius of his era.

In terms of talent, he was no worse than so-called Holy Sons and Saintesses, and his name had shaken the entire void.

The Ji Clan's Holy Son had never expected that the Jiang Clan would actually send such a powerful figure.

Involuntarily, the Ji Clan's Holy Son lowered his head and looked toward Jiang Ningxian and her brother. "Just to protect that Lu Yuan, the Jiang Clan has chosen to stand with the Milky Way Starfield. You even chose to oppose my Ji Clan. Is it truly worth it?"

Dealing with Lu Yuan had been a plan for a long while, and he knew clearly in his heart that the Jiang Clan would choose to intervene.

However, he had not expected that they would actually send someone like Jiang Huanyun.

A Grotto-Heaven Immortal, a powerful figure with hope of becoming a Creation Immortal, or even Celestial Seat Immortal.

In truth, both he and the Ji Clan's Third Ancestor understood very clearly why Jiang Huanyun had descended. The Jiang Clan did not want to directly go to war with the Ji Clan. Rather, the Jiang Clan was using his appearance on Earth to express their stance.

That was, they would fully aid Lu Yuan and the Milky Way Starfield. If anyone truly wanted to act, the Jiang Clan would join in the fray.

The Ji Clan did not fear the Jiang Clan, but if they were to really clash head-on as enemies, they did indeed need to carefully reconsider their plight.

There was no helping it. At a time like this, no matter what sort of force or existence it was, no one would lightly create an enemy for themselves.

And especially not with a powerful clan like the Jiang Clan.

That was why, even up till now, the Ji Clan's Holy Son had only said words and not taken any actions.

"It is not a question of whether it is worth it, but whether it should be done." Jiang Ningxian replied directly. "As descendants of Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, the Ji Clan also came from this world. But now? You want to become enemies with your own flesh and blood, treating them as a thorn in your eye and a spike in your flesh. My Jiang Clan cannot be so ruthless.

"If the Ji Clan is truly determined to persist stubbornly, then there is nothing we can do. We fight."

Naturally, she did not actually want to directly oppose the Ji Clan as well. Otherwise, she would not have said so much.

Of course, persuasion was persuasion. Just as she had said, if the Ji Clan truly persisted stubbornly, then they could only start a fight.

Back then, Jiang Ningxian had already stated that the Jiang Clan would definitely stand together with Lu Yuan.

"You..." The Ji Clan's Holy Son grew somewhat angry, because the things she had mentioned had indeed struck his sore spot. He immediately prepared to retort, but the Ji Clan's Third Ancestor suddenly interrupted.

"There is no benefit in saying more. Since the Jiang Clan insists on interfering, there is nothing we can do. Today, we will give the Jiang Clan face."

A smile appeared on the Ji Clan's Third Ancestor's face. The aura he had displayed earlier vanished completely. He glanced at Jiang Huanyun before him, then cupped his hands slightly, appearing very courteous.

After that, without saying anything more, he waved a hand. He took everyone away, including the Ji Clan's Holy Son.

The entire firmament returned to calm once more, as though everything had already come to an end.

Zhu Qingyu and the others looked at one another in confusion. They had not expected that the matter would end in such a way. They had originally thought that a great battle would erupt.

After all, the Ji Clan's group had arrived with aggressive momentum and killing intent in full force.

Now, everyone finally began to properly recognize the Jiang Clan's strength. They had sent only one person, yet he made the Ji Clan retreat.

Of course, they did not understand why the Jiang Clan had waited until now to act.

Previously, the Jiang Clan had known very well that sending anyone below the Immortal Realm would not be of much use. With the Separation of Heaven and Earth still in effect, they had mostly remained watchful from afar. Besides, with Jiang Ningxian and her brother already present, that had been enough.

But things were different now. The seal had vanished, and the Outer Cosmos beings could all descend. Their arrival would inevitably have a tremendous impact on this world. If the Jiang Clan still refused to act, that would no longer be acceptable.

Moreover, Lu Yuan had handled almost all the previous troubles alone. If the Jiang Clan still made no show of support at a time like this, then that truly would not do.

"So, you had planned this long ago."

Watching the Ji Clan leave, Lu Yuan turned to look at Jiang Ningxian, and could not help but smile.

Jiang Ningxian nodded. "I know you may have a trump card, but some matters need not reach that point. Since my Jiang Clan has come, we naturally cannot keep hiding in the background. These are only minor troubles. If they need to be resolved, then naturally we have to act."

Her words seemed ordinary, but in her heart, she was afraid that Lu Yuan would encounter danger.

There was no helping it. Previously, Jiang Ningxian had already been somewhat worried because of the black dragon.

Now that they were facing the Ji Clan, the difference in strength was too great. Since her clansman had arrived at just the right time, why not act?

"This must be King Lu."

At this moment, Jiang Huanyun descended from above. He had also completely withdrawn his aura. Now, he looked no different from an ordinary person, and was a great contrast from his previous appearance.

"Senior, you can just call me by my name." Lu Yuan cupped his hands slightly. After all, Jiang Huanyun had just resolved a tremendous crisis for him and for the Celestial Court. This was only proper.

Moreover, his status in the Jiang Clan was far from ordinary. Calling him Senior was naturally no problem at all.

"To establish the Celestial Court and break into the Immortal Realm in such a short time, there are few like you across the universe." Jiang Huanyun smiled, then continued, "In the future, you will inevitably become one of the top experts of this age. There is no need for excessive courtesy with me."

The Jiang Clan's Fifth Ancestor had come partly on the clan's orders, and partly because he wanted to see Lu Yuan for himself.

He wanted to know what kind of person could break into the Immortal Realm in just a few short years, and even defeat the projections of two Holy Sons. Now that he had met Lu Yuan, he still could not see through the latter completely. Yet that only made him feel more strongly that this young man was anything but ordinary.