Global Awakening: I'm the Only One Ready

Chapter 343. Ascending Mount Tai for the Second Time, the Limit of the Lesser Sage Realm, the Final Moment

Even Lu Yuan himself had to be snuffed out in the cradle.

The two superpowers had descended upon Earth not merely for the so-called fortunes. Their actual objectives were the Providence of the Great Age, and things of even greater importance.

Both powers could more or less see that Lu Yuan's existence would affect their plans and give rise to all sorts of unexpected developments. After all, no one had imagined that Earth would produce a Sage in such a short span of time.

If they allowed this man to continue growing after all suppression had vanished, coupled with the unique conditions of this world, the consequences would be unthinkable.

Another contributing factor was that Lu Yuan had already provoked them, so naturally they would show no mercy.

"Very well. Let's go now."

Yu Xiong did not think further. He agreed with Zhou Yunqiong's suggestion and felt they could not delay any longer, so he immediately stepped forward.

Not far from this mountain region, there were already many Outer Cosmos beings gathered; the Sages numbered in the dozens. Of course, quite a number of them had only descended recently.

Even beyond the Milky Way Starfield, Sages were not easy to produce. They counted as a relatively strong form of combat power.

Only those great races with very high rankings among the top hundred starfields were somewhat better off in that regard. Also precisely because of this, some races hated Lu Yuan to the bone.

"Everyone, the time has come. Mount Tai is right before us. When the moment comes, I am willing to join you all in avenging old grudges and settling old scores."

Yu Xiong spoke again with a resolute tone as he looked at the crowd.

His intention was to combine the power of the various races to deal with Lu Yuan. But that plan could not be stated outright.

After all, he belonged to the Eternal Race. If he wanted the others to strike together, he had to charge at the front himself.

"Avenge old grudges! Settle old scores!"

"Avenge old grudges! Settle old scores!"

With just a few words, Yu Xiong stirred up the hatred of the beings from every race, and they all shouted in unison.

They had indeed come to kill Lu Yuan, to avenge old wrongs and clear the path for their future plans.

Now, the time to act was close at hand.

At this sight, old memories surfaced in Zhou Yunqiong's mind.

Back then, the Outer Cosmos beings led by the Celestial Race and the Yin Sparrow Race had also gone directly to Mount Tai, intent on taking Lu Yuan's life.

But that time, Lu Yuan was too cunning. He had spread false news of being wounded, and everyone had fallen for it.

This time, things would be different. Two great powers had joined forces, with multiple Sages present and even Great Sages overseeing the field.

She felt certain that Lu Yuan would die without a doubt.

So, under the leadership of Zhou Yunqiong and Yu Xiong, the Outer Cosmos beings once again advanced toward Mount Tai in a vast and mighty procession.

Naturally, the Celestial Court learned of the update at the very first moment.

In truth, the outside world also knew that the Outer Cosmos beings were gathering and going to Mount Tai for the second time.

Many Awakened had even prepared to go reinforce the Celestial Court, thinking they might be of some help. But all of them were stopped by the higher-ups, who felt there was no need. If another enormous clash broke out, many innocent people might be caught up in it.

The purpose of the Celestial Court's establishment was to protect the living beings of this world. It could not allow some people to die needlessly because of such a matter.

The Celestial Court's members and upper ranks all regarded this crisis as a form of trial. They all knew that similar things would continue happening in the future. It was impossible for every situation to be handled the same way as before.

Now, as the latest intelligence arrived that the Outer Cosmos beings led by the Eternal Race and the Ji Clan were steadily drawing closer, the Celestial Court leaders reacted swiftly, ordering everyone to hold their positions at the gates and wait for those people to arrive.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan sat cross-legged in his room. The golden vital qi surrounding him had already begun to fade away.

But the might he exuded had become even stronger than before, reaching a state that was nearly perfect.

The peak of the Lesser Sage Realm. One step further, and it will be the Great Sage Realm.

He opened his eyes. After sensing his own condition, a faint smile surfaced on his countenance.

Indeed, at this point in time, it was very difficult for him to advance further. His ability was not lacking but he was being restricted by this world itself.

However, Lu Yuan was not anxious as he continued to adjust his state. After all, his target this time was not merely the Outer Cosmos beings who had already descended.

Very soon, he ended his cultivation, stretched lazily, and walked out of the room.

The moment he stepped out, he realized that Zhu Qingyu and the others were already waiting outside.

"The Outer Cosmos beings are almost here?" Lu Yuan asked with a smile when he saw them.

He had already instructed them earlier to inform him immediately once those people were close.

"Yes, King Lu." the group answered.

Among them, Chunyang hesitated briefly, then continued, "King Lu, could you let us handle this first? We have prepared for a long time and gathered the strongest power currently available. Even if we cannot resolve the matter completely, we can at least wear down some of their strength. It would not be too late for you to act afterward."

Standing beside him, Gu Sang nodded as well. He shared the same thought.

However, Lu Yuan answered, "No need. Since they came for me, it is only natural that I handle them personally."

He knew what these people were thinking. They wanted to resolve the crisis on their own.

But in his perspective, it was still too early. The Celestial Court's strength had already begun to take shape, but it had not yet reached the point of true power.

It still needed further accumulation.

Without saying much more, Lu Yuan headed outside directly.

Just then, two more figures entered the courtyard. They were Jiang Ningxian and her younger brother.

"Brother Lu, if you need anything, just say the word. I'll definitely back you up," Jiang Haokong said. Although he had been suppressed time and again and he still felt more than a little resentful about it, it was a different matter entirely when outsiders were involved.

Besides, the Jiang clan had long since entered into cooperation with the Celestial Court represented by Lu Yuan. If the Celestial Court was in danger, he naturally could not ignore it.

So after his sister sought him out, he immediately came out of his seclusion.

"Thank you." Lu Yuan said with a smile. "But it's not time yet. There will be a time for your appearance."

With that, he nodded to Jiang Ningxian in greeting, then departed with Zhu Qingyu and the others.

At Mount Tai Trials Academy, there was only one main entrance.

Since it faced south and this place served as the main seat of the Celestial Court, many students and Awakened jokingly referred to it as the South Heaven Gate.

When the higher-ups learned of it then, they decided to adopt the name directly.

The Celestial Court having a South Heaven Gate?

Absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Today, at the South Heaven Gate, the Four Divisions, the Thirty-Six Celestial Generals, and the rest had all already assembled.

They were the finest Awakened currently available, especially the Thirty-Six Celestial Generals.

They had received investiture from Lu Yuan and their strength had advanced rapidly. Most of them had reached the Venerable King Realm.

In the past, that would have been impossible, yet now it had happened. Aside from the blessing of Providence, the most important contributing factor was that resources had also been funneled toward them.

Now they stood at the South Heaven Gate. They knew the Outer Cosmos beings had joined forces and were about to arrive, yet not one of them chose to retreat.

Even Chen Song had come and stood among the crowd with a resolute gaze.

Time slowly trickled by.

No one knew how much time had gone by when a violent rumble suddenly resounded through the air.

Everyone raised their heads.