Chapter 2796: Retrieve the Ancestor?
Jiang Fan's expression turned serious. "Good. Then we can try."
The corner of Jiangnan's mouth twitched. Huh? No shock at all? I learned the Soul-Sealing Technique this fast!
But thinking about Jiang Fan's combat power and the fact that even this version was just a sliver of his consciousness…
I probably can't even scratch him.
Still, going directly wasn't an option—he had to at least inform the family.
At that moment, Yang Jian and the others were holding a post-battle summary meeting to adjust the Carbon Alliance's next moves.
After all, this round had subtly shifted the Starry Sky's situation again.
In the meeting room, representatives from various factions gathered.
Jiangnan and Jiang Fan's figures suddenly appeared, and the entire room fell silent.
It was as if someone had pressed pause—a pin drop could be heard.
Countless gazes turned sharply toward Jiang Fan.
The atmosphere grew tense.
Youming touched one of his eyes, his face slightly dark. That scar had been left by Jiang Fan in the Minghe Star Domain three thousand years ago.
Back then, he had followed the Sacred Law Council's orders and participated in the siege.
But they couldn't stop Jiang Fan, and he ended up injured.
With Youming's abilities—even regenerating from a drop of blood was no problem—he had kept that scar until today.
Just to remind himself: no matter how strong your body is, you can still trip up. Never underestimate anyone under heaven.
Now, seeing Jiang Fan again, he felt a mix of emotions.
The other faction leaders were also uneasy. After all, Jiang Fan had returned and immediately destroyed three major home star domains in revenge.
Who knew if he'd come after them next?
Back in the day, many factions—Dark Cosmos, Apocalypse, Hidden Spirit, Gamma—had all taken part in the great siege.
Just as the atmosphere grew awkward and no one knew how to speak, Jiangnan grinned.
(˵¯͒ꇴ¯͒˵) "Everyone, no need to be nervous. I'm sure you're all quite familiar with Jiang Fan. You've probably heard some news through the Star Sea Network."
Noah covered his face. How could they not remember?
This was the nightmare of the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races from three thousand years ago. In some ways, he was even harder to deal with than Jiangnan.
Because Jiang Fan's methods were unyielding.
Jiangnan continued, "I know we've had some unpleasantness in the past, but that's all in the past. Like me—I've fought the Insect Race, Apocalypse, Parasites, Hidden Spirit, and so on."
"But now, we're on the same side, with common interests and goals. We should focus on the present and look to the future."
"Jiang Fan's return adds a top-tier combat power to the Carbon Alliance. That's a good thing."
"Let me reintroduce him: Jiang Fan, the Lord of the First Spiritual Energy Awakening Era of humanity."
Jiang Fan stood by with his hands behind his back, expression calm as he nodded.
Noah rubbed his nose. (͡°ก͡°) "Since Alliance Leader Jiang says so, I have nothing more to say. Indeed, the past is past. We should focus on handling the current situation."
"Welcome… ahem, Brother Jiang's return."
He raised his hand and clapped a few times.
Ban Nimei laughed heartily. ꒰⸝⸝⁼◡⁼⸝⸝꒱ "Gotta say, Brother Jiang's timing is impeccable, and he's fierce enough."
"Bringing down the Holy Celestial Kingdom, blowing up the Bose Race's Eternal Temple, wrecking Guangke Star Domain—damn, it made my heart race. He wasn't at this level before."
Chong Qianjin's mouth twitched. "Jiang Fan aside, how did South God manage it? Star-Breaker rank going head-to-head with a Star Devourer?"
"What have you been doing these past few months? Even training in the Origin Flow Cosmic Array couldn't produce that effect. I'm starting to think he could beat me now."
Jiangnan immediately puffed out his chest and looked up proudly. (˵¯͒▿¯͒˵) "Drop the 'could.' A little Insect Queen like you? I'd thrash you without breaking a sweat. You better show me some respect, or I'll give you a head full of bumps!"
Chong Qianjin's mouth twitched again. (￢﹏￢٥) "I give you one compliment, and you're already flying high? You really don't hold back."
The meeting room filled with laughter. Jiang Fan just watched quietly, seeming out of place with the cheerful atmosphere.
Man Ti said, "Brother Jiang is indeed fierce. But I still have one suggestion. I know you don't like hearing it, but I have to say it."
"I hope that in the future, before Brother Jiang does anything, he'll consider the consequences a bit. Because you're human, and humans are part of the Carbon Alliance. Every member's actions represent the Alliance."
"The consequences are shared by everyone. Drawing a line doesn't help. When enemies retaliate, they won't care about boundaries. We don't want unnecessary actions to make the situation irreparable."
Noah nodded. "This time, the situation was already dangerous. Fortunately, we managed to pull it back. The Bose Race swallowed their pride. If Di Chou had gone on a rampage through various home star domains, the Carbon Alliance would have had no way to counter him."
"With such a large enterprise, we must act cautiously."
The atmosphere cooled again. This time, Yang Jian didn't step in to mediate.
Because this had to be said clearly.
Some things are hard for one's own people to say.
This was their own ancestor—how could they tell him?
But they had to. Otherwise, what if tomorrow Jiang Fan went off to settle accounts with another race's home star domain?
It would make things difficult not just for humanity, but for the entire Carbon Alliance.
In this regard, Jiangnan suited everyone's taste. He acted with restraint and never did things without considering the consequences.
He planned ahead, prepared thoroughly, and that was how he led the Carbon Alliance to where it was today.
But Jiang Fan's return and his actions had truly scared the Carbon Alliance members.
He was as domineering, proud, and self-confident as he had been three thousand years ago—that had never changed.
Jiangnan scratched his head and grinned. ୧(๑⁼̴ꇴ⁼̴) "The reason behind all this is a bit complicated. I've explained it to Brother Fan. He…"
Jiang Fan said calmly, "I understand. I won't act for now. I'll wait for the right time to settle the full account. You don't need to worry."
Hearing that, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Yang Jian's heart settled too.
Jiang Fan didn't seem like someone who would easily compromise.
Noah smiled. "Then there's no problem. Speaking of which, Brother Jiang went toe-to-toe with Di Chou. With such terrifying combat power now on our side, we'll have more confidence going forward."
"But the current situation really isn't good, is it?"
Man Ti frowned. (｡･ˇ_ˇ･｡:) "Even though the Bose Race was bullied to this extent, they're still enduring. That means Xun Zu is probably close to success. And the Silicon's mysterious starlight is also concerning."
"As for our Final Star Weapon, it's nowhere near ready. We have no power to match the enemy. If a fight breaks out…"
Jiangnan raised an eyebrow. (๑◔～◔ิ) "Who says there isn't? Isn't it right here?"
Everyone froze, then looked at Jiang Fan beside him.
Noah's face paled. (･ˇ△ˇ･‧̣̥̇) "Damn! Don't tell me you mean Brother Jiang is strong enough to contend with a fully ascended Xun Zu and fight the Silicon's mysterious starlight?"
Jiang Fan shook his head. "This is just a sliver of will. I brought very few stars with me. I don't have that kind of power."
"But if my main body returns…"
Chong Qianjin's jaw dropped. ∑(°口°๑) "A-a sliver? What do you mean?"
Jiangnan roughly explained about the Absolute Finality Black Hole.
"So… if we can fish out Brother Fan's main body from the Absolute Finality Black Hole, the Carbon Alliance won't have anything to fear."
Noah nearly spat out a mouthful of dark matter. (꒪ͦཀ꒪ͦ|||) "Pfft! A sliver of a clone can go toe-to-toe with Di Chou? Are you kidding me?"
"How strong is the main body?"
He clutched his chest. Had he been wasting all these years of cultivation?
Jiang Fan had been missing all these years because he fell into an Absolute Finality Black Hole?
And he could still get out?
How were humans all so freakishly abnormal?
But if that were possible, it would mean humanity had a ceiling-level power.
And that person was none other than Jiang Fan.
The Carbon Alliance members had to be cautious.
But what choice did they have now? They had no other option.
Without a top-tier combat power to counter the enemy, they could only hope for this.
Besides, even if they told humanity not to fish him out, would they listen?
They couldn't stop it anyway.
Since the Dimension Star City was established and cooperation had reached this level, they could only support it.
After all, if he came out, he'd be on the Carbon Alliance's side and could provide some protection.
Yang Jian's expression turned serious. "Is this reliable? That's an Absolute Finality Black Hole."
Jiangnan shook his head. "I'm not sure. We'll go scout it out first and see if there's a way."
"I can't say for sure, but at the very least, I have confidence in my Black Hole Devouring Star right now."
Now that he had mastered the Soul-Sealing Technique and solved the last problem with that move, his long-sealed ultimate skill was no longer just a scare tactic—it could actually be used.
When the faction leaders in the meeting room heard they were going to the Absolute Finality Black Hole to retrieve Jiang Fan, they all expressed interest in coming along to see what was happening. This was a big deal.
Noah groaned in regret. (︶益︶◕) "Tsk. I always felt there was a big secret hidden in the black hole. I studied them for a long time but got zilch."
"I never dared to get too close. If I had the guts, wouldn't I be set now?"
But these two—one jumped into the Absolute Finality Black Hole himself, and the other can turn into a black hole.
Both were even more abnormal than the other.
Man Ti rolled her eyes. "If you really had the guts, you'd be dead by now."
"Just stop comparing yourself to freaks. Have some self-awareness and stick to being a yin-yang master."
Jiangnan grinned. "Let's move. Time to take a stroll through the Finality Star Domain."