Chapter 305: The Northern Lands Wang Family Comes to Propose Marriage, Targeting Jiang Shengyi

The Jiang family and the Wang family had no connection—no frequent interaction, no enmity, each like strangers to the other.

Precisely because of this, Jiang Daoxu was curious: why had the Wang family of the Northern Lands come to their Jiang family?

"This time, the Wang family's delegation seems to include a Pretender to the Supreme, so they must be here to discuss something with our Jiang family," said one of the clan elders.

Generally speaking, when a Pretender to the Supreme appears, it is always for something important.

As for coming here to provoke, that would be unlikely.

The Jiang family was not a force anyone could casually provoke.

Though powerful, the Wang family of the Northern Lands would never be foolish enough to make an enemy of the Jiang family for no reason.

And if they truly intended to provoke or oppose, they would never send only one Pretender to the Supreme—it would be no different from delivering themselves as meat.

"Go and see what they want," Jiang Daoxu waved his hand.

His physical condition was poor; he could not appear in person.

"Come, Jiang Rou, Xiaoyao, sit with me and talk," Jiang Daoxu smiled warmly.

He had a faint sense—his body could not last much longer.

In these limited days, enjoying the warmth of family was his final comfort.

As for life and death, Jiang Daoxu, as a Supreme, had long since grown indifferent.

At this level, Jiang Daoxu had seen through many things.

The only thing he could not let go of was his family, and his loved ones—Jiang Rou, Jun Xiaoyao, and others.

Jun Xiaoyao nodded, while also pondering: was there truly no way to save his grandfather?

At the same time, several Jiang clan elders went outside to deal with the Wang family's delegation.

Outside the Jiang family's mountain gate, a procession hovered massively in the sky.

Ancient beasts pulled carriages, floating pavilions crossed the heavens, banners fluttered, each emblazoned with a single character: WANG!

The Ancient Wang family, supreme dominion of the far northern reaches of the Heaven's Immortal Realm, controlled over thirty Dao Provinces, immensely prosperous, feared throughout the land.

Even the Jiang family of the Three Imperial Clans, when facing the Wang family of the Northern Lands, had to treat them with caution.

Several Jiang clan elders wore solemn expressions in their eyes.

They could not fathom the Wang family's purpose in coming to the Jiang family.

The Wang family and the Jiang family had little relation—neither allies nor enemies, the two powers were like strangers, non-interfering.

Now, the Wang family had come to the Jiang family, led by a Pretender to the Supreme.

Clearly, the Wang family had something they wished to discuss with the Jiang family.

"Heh, who would have thought the lord of the Northern Lands would come to our Jiang family? Truly, it brings honor to our humble abode," said one Jiang clan elder, speaking politely.

"You flatter us. No wonder you are one of the Three Imperial Clans—your ancestral lands are grand and magnificent. Our Wang family must bow in humility."

A towering figure stood upon the sky, radiating a heavy, oppressive aura.

This was not deliberate—it flowed naturally from his presence.

The Jiang clan elders paid no mind to the Wang Pretender's flattery; they cut straight to the point: "Why have you come here in such force?"

Though cautious toward the Wang family, the Jiang family was not afraid.

If friends come, we offer fine wine!

If enemies come, we offer swords!

"Heh, no need for such wariness. Our Wang family comes with absolute goodwill and sincerity, seeking to form an alliance with the Jiang family," said the Wang Pretender with a faint smile.

"An alliance?" The Jiang clan elders looked startled.

The two powers had nothing in common.

Why now had the Wang family suddenly desired an alliance?

Your Jiang family's old drunkard is skilled at divining fate and forecasting fortune—he should know: the Great Era has arrived, and the winds and clouds are in turmoil.

"In this age, even the impossible may occur—even immortal clans may perish in this great struggle."

"Thus, an alliance between our two families benefits both," said the Wang Pretender.

The Jiang clan elders' eyes shifted.

That was true enough.

With the Great Era dawning, earth-shattering changes were certain—even ancient clans with countless eons of heritage could not sit idly by.

"Then what is your Wang family's proposal…?" The Jiang clan elder hesitated.

"Marriage alliance." The Wang Pretender said.

"Marriage alliance?" The Jiang clan elder raised an eyebrow.

The Wang family had traveled ten thousand miles to the Jiang family—for a marriage alliance?

"Indeed. You must have heard of the name of our Wang family's Young Emperor," said the Wang Pretender, tilting his chin slightly, tone laced with pride.

Wang Teng, the Wang family's Young Emperor, was the pride of every member of the Wang family.

For Wang Teng's rise, the Wang family would pay any price.

"The name of your Wang family's Young Emperor rings like thunder—who does not know it?" The Jiang clan elder chuckled.

In the past, the Jiang clan elders might have envied the Wang family for having such a prodigy.

But now, these Jiang clan elders were calm and composed.

For now, their Jiang family's Young Master was Jun Xiaoyao.

A being no weaker than the Wang family's Young Emperor!

Seeing the Jiang clan elders' somewhat dismissive expressions, the Wang Pretender faintly frowned.

But he still said: "Your Jiang family does have someone worthy of my Wang family's Young Emperor."

"Oh? Who might that be?" The Jiang clan elder raised his brows.

The Wang Pretender spoke of someone worthy of their Young Emperor.

That wording carried a slight condescension toward the Jiang family.

"Jiang Shengyi, the Divine Maiden of the Jiang family," said the Wang Pretender.

"What? Shengyi?" The elders were slightly startled.

They had not expected the Wang family's Young Emperor to set his sights on Jiang Shengyi.

Jiang Shengyi bore the Primordial Dao Body; her future achievements were limitless.

Not to mention anything else—if one became her Dao partner, the benefits would be boundless.

If they cultivated together, the Primordial Dao Body alone was a great boon.

Clearly, the Wang family's Young Emperor had this in mind.

Of course, beyond that, Jiang Shengyi was indeed a peerless beauty, unrivaled in her generation within the Heaven's Immortal Realm.

"This… is sudden. And we must first seek Shengyi's own opinion," said the Jiang clan elder.

In ordinary clans, a gifted daughter might be a tool for marriage alliances.

But the Ancient Jiang family was powerful in its own right, and had the superpowerful Jun family as an ally.

There was no need to sacrifice Jiang Shengyi's happiness merely to court the Wang family.

Of course, if Jiang Shengyi herself agreed, that would be another matter.

At the very least, the Jiang family would not force Jiang Shengyi into a marriage alliance.

Hearing this vague, ambiguous reply, the Wang Pretender frowned slightly, displeased.

His Wang family's Young Emperor was a prodigy of unparalleled brilliance.

In his mind, the Jiang family should have been delighted, instantly agreeing without hesitation.

But the Wang family had long prepared for such a response.

The Wang Pretender's lips curled into a strange smile as he said calmly: "I said our Wang family comes with sincerity and goodwill."

"Your Jiang family's former Supreme, Jiang Daoxu—his condition is not good, is it not?"

At these words, all the Jiang clan elders froze in expression.