Chapter 1411: Chapter 877: We Saw Some Things About the Future_2 Chapter 1411: Chapter 877: We Saw Some Things About the Future_2 From the whispers of insignificant mayflies and ants to the majestic turning of stars and the pouring of the Star River… all were within his perception.

At this moment, in Jiang Hui’s eyes, the Willow God was hiding in the Lower Realm, meditating with closed eyes, her delicate jade-like feet soaked in the creek’s gently flowing cool and clear waters before her.

Surroundings shrouded in water and mist.

Her slender feet swayed back and forth in the water, stirring up a large splash, which still seemed not enough.

The woman then shook her feet more vigorously, only ceasing when the splashing water dampened her clothing.

Afterward, she burst into hearty laughter.

The laughter was bright and clear, echoing through the woods, like a girl picking lotuses, completely different from her usual cold demeanor.

Could this be the contrast?!

Jiang Hui muttered to himself, but did not pay too much attention.

He was no voyeur, uninterested in peeking at others, let alone intruding on someone’s private moments.

Drawing back his gaze, Jiang Hui called over Old man Lin, ordering him to prepare a grand feast.

Over these months, although the Willow God had not delivered any lectures, Ye Fan and his two companions had taken turns teaching a few sessions, with an increasingly eager attitude.

Unlike the first time, the subsequent sessions were akin to private tutoring.

Only those who stepped into the King’s Domain and earned the title of Heavenly Pride were eligible to attend the Scripture Reading, neither more nor less,
With the trio working so diligently, Jiang Hui couldn’t favor one over another, hosting them with fine wines and dishes every day.

These were no ordinary food and drink.

The wine was the Jadescent Nectar he harvested from a dragon egg, a truly fine brew, every drop infused with the purest Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth, capable of calming the mind of anyone below the Immortal Emperor.

As for the dishes, they were prepared from various rare spirit materials, complete with color, aroma, and flavor.

On this day, as the feast had just started,
Jiang Hui sat at the head of the table, looking upon the gathered talents with great satisfaction. He raised his glass to signal to Ye Fan and company, then spoke aloud:
“Today’s banquet is primarily to thank the three Fellow Daoists for their hard work in teaching!”

“Brother Jiang, you’re too polite!” The three also raised their glasses.

Everyone replied in unison, raising their glasses and drinking together. The fine Jadescent Nectar coursed down their throats, filling them with Spiritual Power, and all praised it endlessly.

After three rounds of wine and five courses of food, it was already midnight.

Such gatherings occurred almost every few days. When all the delicacies were completely devoured, no one forced more drinking, and after some idle chatter, the gathering dispersed.

On the way back, Ye Fan and the others were somewhat emotional. To be honest, if they were not men of great ambition and possessed of an uncommon resilience, they would wish to stay here forever.

Even so, they still showed signs of reluctance to leave.

At the same time, they were also somewhat worried and anxious.

Such a tranquil and peaceful place, its fate in later times obscure and possibly erased by Karma, was truly too heartbreaking.

“My companions, we can’t let this matter rest; we must find time to remind Brother Jiang that the wheel of Reincarnation and Karma is massive, and one must not get ensnared!”

On the way back to their quarters, Ye Fan communicated through Divine Sense.

“Ye Daoist, you speak sense. I have been considering this too. We, as Emperors, naturally oppose Karma itself.” Wushi nodded, strongly agreeing with Ye Fan’s point of view.

Emperor Merciless naturally had no objections and did not want to see Jiang Hui being “headstrong” either.

Otherwise, whether it be Liu Village itself or Brother Jiang, the eventual losses would be irreplaceable and immense.

It was precisely because of this that they held so many lectures.

Aside from various minor reasons, the main purpose was to deepen their relationship with Brother Jiang of the Dao.

The closer the bond, the easier it is to speak some words.

After consulting privately, they decided to find an opportunity to indirectly reveal some future events to Jiang Hui, trying to change some outcomes.

As for what exactly should be said at that time, the three discussed it further.

They eventually agreed to tell the truth directly, stating that they came from the future and had seen some unfavorable outcomes.

The three indeed wanted to give detailed explanations, telling Jiang Hui directly that the idea of Reincarnation would ultimately fail, involving not just himself but Liu Village as well, all perishing under the force of Karma.

But precisely because the issue of Reincarnation and Karma was so great, too many details could not be disclosed, nor spoken of, lest they be instantly squeezed out of this space and time.

Several days later.

In another gathering,
After much hesitation, Emperor No-Origin took a deep breath and commenced, “Brother Jiang, there are things that we must get off our chests.”

“Feel free to speak, there’s no harm.” Jiang Hui said with a smile.

He was naturally well aware of what the three men wanted to say, but he couldn’t show it and pretended to be curious.

“Over this period of time, we have enjoyed our association with you greatly, and the tranquility of Liu Village has made us long for it. But it is precisely because of this treasured experience that we are even more concerned about the future direction.”

Emperor No-Origin immediately said.

“We come from future times, only reversing time for this visit, and in the years to come, we have personally witnessed some events about you.”

As Emperor No-Origin spoke to this point, his tone became more somber.

“The karma of reincarnation is immense. Although you now seem to have deduced some clues, the overall outcome of the future… is very bad, truly very bad.”

In the end, as if worried Jiang Hui wouldn’t believe him, Emperor No-Origin emphasized it again with heavy weight.

Even though it wasn’t explicitly stated, anyone with discernment could hear, and it was not much different from stating it outright.

Jiang Hui was silent for a moment, then he smiled gently, waved his hand and said, “I appreciate the kindness of the three fellow Daoists. But as you know, the path of cultivation is inherently about defying the heavens, and since I have already reached this point, there is decidedly no reason to turn back.”

There was nothing else to say, certainly not that the future you saw does not include me.

“Brother Jiang of the Dao, are you aware of the terrifying nature of the karma of reincarnation?” Ye Fan couldn’t help but interject, “Once tainted, you might fall into an inescapable abyss.”

“Of course, I am aware!”

“But we cultivators are meant to fight against the heavens and seize fate from the earth. If we shrink back because we are afraid of karma, then what is there to talk about cultivation? Moreover, the future is uncertain for anyone. Perhaps what you witnessed is just one of the many possibilities.”

With that, Jiang Hui laughed heartily and brushed aside the matter.

Ye Fan and the others sighed, but were not too discouraged, as they had anticipated this outcome after all.

An Immortal Emperor, how could his thoughts be swayed by external influences?!

…

A full ten years passed.

Willow God returned from the Lower Realm and came back to Liu Village, preparing to begin the Scripture Reading.

“Fellow Daoist, isn’t the time you took for preparation a bit too long?” Jiang Hui said teasingly.

“Ten years are short for Eternal Beings. Not to mention ten years, even ten thousand years do not count as long.”

Willow God spoke indifferently.

Her plain-colored gown fluttering in the wind, revealing a snow-white and round neck, she looked as if she could ascend to the heavens in the next moment.

After a decade apart, the woman looked even more serene and holy.

What the other said was true, for beings within the Immortal Path Field, even ten thousand years, a hundred thousand years, are not considered too lengthy. The truly long span of time is measured in eras, traversing the river of time.

However, seeing the woman’s serious demeanor, Jiang Hui couldn’t help but recall the image of her frolicking in the water in the past.

Such a contrast.

“Cough cough…”

Jiang Hui put his fist to his lips and coughed twice to cover his smile, then he spoke with a serious tone, “Since Fellow Daoist has prepared thoroughly, I will then give the orders to start the preparations.”

Willow God nodded in agreement.

Soon after.

The whole village once again plunged into festivity.

Many of the village’s Heavenly Pride who had been out and missed the last listening session were filled with excitement and sentimental feelings. In Liu Village, such opportunities were precious; outside, an Emperor might still belong to the realm of legends.

Little did they know, the outside world had already plunged into an unprecedented uproar.

Because someone had spread the news.

Instantly, all the major forces and talented individuals were overwrought with envy that surged like a tide.

“Oh, if only I had the chance to go to Liu Village and listen to the lecture by the Quasi-Immortal Emperor, how wonderful that would be!” Many Heavenly Pride wished wistfully in their hearts.

Yet, they also knew that such opportunities were not easily attained.

Under the heavens, it seemed that only Liu Village had the strength, the qualifications, and the audacity to invite the Quasi-Immortal Emperor to hold a lecture.

At the same time.

In certain Sects, Runes and the Light of the Great Tao burst forth, piercing the sky.

Elders who usually secluded themselves for bitter cultivation and detached from worldly affairs couldn’t help but break their retreat and head toward Liu Village, wishing to listen as well.

A lecture by Quasi-Immortal Emperor was a once-in-a-millennium opportunity. They did not know about it before, but this time, whatever the cost, they could not miss it with their old bones.