Chapter 1427: Chapter 885: Individual Reactions_2

When the few arrived, the square was already teeming with people.

Aside from the villagers, those old Immortal Kings from various major forces also shamelessly gathered around, occupying several spots without any explanation.

All of them were seasoned old timers with plenty of experiences and deep schemes. Having been here for quite some time, and definitely not for a vacation, they had been observing this unimaginable Holy Land of the Immortal Domain in secret and indeed deduced some patterns.

Firstly, although Liu Village has immense power and unfathomable heritage, unlike their own likes of bragging and achievement-seeking nature, it rarely organizes any collective activities, especially one as grand as this, which started preparations several days in advance.

Secondly, one similar event they had experienced that required preparations days in advance was during the teachings of their ancestor from the Sacrificial Spirit Sect.

Next, and most importantly.

Often at such times, there was a great possibility that the elusive Senior Liu who was seldom seen might appear.

It was indeed time for everyone to show their faces.

…

Shortly.

Dusk began to darken.

In the center of the area, a roaring bonfire was lit, not from firewood, but from some kind of Divine Skills.

The fire blazed endlessly, unaffected by water.

The brilliance of the flames dispelled the cold, making this open-air environment feel like warm spring. The flames swayed in the cold wind, warming everyone’s body and spirit.

The snow stopped, the wind calmed.

The entire Liu Village was pristine and tranquil,

with the original dusk turning into a vast expanse of white due to the reflection of the snow.

Old Man Lin, accompanied by Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen, walked to the front of the square onto the high platform.

All people immediately turned their heads in respect.

If Jiang Hui, the Master of Liu Village, was seen as a lofty, sacred, and inviolable figure in Liu Village.

Then Old Man Lin simply epitomized high authority.

In ordinary times, he was like a powerful official wielding great power among mortals.

On the platform.

Old Man Lin stood straight, surveyed the surroundings, and then spoke with a voice that hit the ground like thunder.

His voice was loud and deep, as if it could penetrate through metal and stone.

It didn’t seem like a voice that could come from an old man.

“Dear fellow villagers… the Great Being protects our Liu Village, our Liu Village lasts forever.

It is truly a snowy year that heralds a fruitful harvest, such a heavy snowfall this year guarantees a bountiful next year.”

Old Man Lin started with a chuckle, which was merely an opening line or what one might call nonsense.

However, if there wasn’t this sort of preamble and it went straight to the point, it might seem abrupt to those aware, especially since so many from the village had gathered here.

As Old Man Lin’s rich, aged voice fell, the villagers immediately began to applaud.

Though it was nonsense, wasn’t it true for everyone present?

The white-as-jade snow was not ordinary snow; it was unimaginably rich with Spiritual Energy, accumulated from countless congregations of Spiritual Energy.

It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that a single bite was equivalent to a Treasure medicinal plant.

Only Liu Village in the entire Immortal Domain could boast such a phenomenon.

Outside, before the heavy snow had even accumulated, it would have been frantically snatched away, just like earlier, where the outsiders from the Sects were crazily scooping and eating the snow.

Those present, apart from the elderly and the very young, almost everyone had their own responsibilities.

Some were in charge of growing Treasure medicinal plants, others were responsible for crops like Spiritual Wheat and other grains, etc.

Although the environment in Liu Village was good, and even without watering, these Spirit Veins and Treasure medicinal plants would grow well, taking special care daily could markedly hasten their progress and improve their quality.

And this was, indeed, a representation of their achievements.

Village Chief Lin led wisely, never abusing power for personal gain. Those who performed well got monthly rewards, their families never lacked resources for cultivation; those who performed poorly weren’t treated harshly–they certainly wouldn’t lack food and drink, but if they wished for further cultivation progress, or hoped to secure better jobs later, or even considered their descendants, they should not even think about it.

Thus, this heavy snowfall was particularly significant.

After the snow melted, it turned into babbling brooks, nourishing the spiritual fields and greatly enhancing their fertility.

And there’s one more important point.

Following the snowfall according to the calendar established in the village, it is now the New Year.

At the start of the New Year, everyone can temporarily put aside their responsibilities, take a good rest for a while, and also get many practical items as awards during the New Year, one for each person.

“Everyone must be wondering why the village has suddenly become so grand these past few days…”

From a platform several meters off the ground, the voice of Old man Lin resounded again, directly suppressing the noisy chatter.

Everyone looked toward him in unison.

“Firstly, everyone might have also realized, after this heavy snow, it is New Year, and only we here in the Immortal Domain have such a good day, when everyone can have a good rest for a while.

According to the village’s tradition from previous years, on the first day of the New Year, everyone will gather together to have a lively reunion meal…

This year is still the same, but due to some important matters, we moved it to today.”

Old man Lin, with a smile on his face, his full head of white hair, and a plain cyan robe with gold embroidery on the shoulders, had his robe fluttering in the wind, somewhat carrying the ethereal aura of a Taoist.

“As for what the important matter is, the old one will not keep you in suspense anymore, it is to celebrate the birth of an Emperor in our Liu Village!”

Old man Lin immediately continued.

A single stone stirred up a thousand waves!

“Swoosh…”

As these words fell, pairs of eyes suddenly widened.

The ordinary villagers were okay, whether it be Immortal Kings or Immortal Emperors, it didn’t affect them much, after all, they just needed to live their simple lives well.

The ones with the biggest reactions were those from major powers and various Taoist sects’ Immortal King ancestors.

Upon hearing the words “Emperor,” their faces instantly filled with disbelief, their expression like seeing the most incredible miracle, pupils shrinking, eyes filled with both astonishment and ecstasy.

After all, they are people determined to become Emperors, this news to them was like a nuclear bomb.

Besides, there were also those unparalleled paragons in the village, like Tu Wa Zi, Ten Crown King, Banished Immortal, and others.

Their pupils instantly dilated, as if the entire world froze in that moment, mouths half-open, looking at each other, although no words were spoken, the meaning was very clear–are you the Emperor?

Then they saw a few people shaking their heads in unison.

A joke, if oneself became an Emperor, they would definitely come out and show off flamboyantly.

Within the crowd, there were also a few young-looking talents who were actually not young, coming from other major powers, talented and vastly surpassing Six Crown King Ning Chuan, even amongst the paragons of the Immortal Domain they were outstanding.

Although their cultivation had not yet reached that of an Immortal King, their hearts similarly stirred up huge waves.

Amid the shock, all of them had fervent gazes, swearing in their hearts:

“The path of an Emperor, I too will embark on it! Having such a powerful predecessor in Liu Village is indeed the motivation for us to strive, it is truly the right decision to stay in Liu Village!”

Tian Dao is one of the Ten Great Taoist Schools in the Immortal Domain.

The Taoist Master, known as Tian Zhenren, is a famous senior Immortal King in the Immortal Domain, with notable strength, most likely would not have appeared if not for the teachings of the Quasi-Immortal Emperor in Liu Village.

Although he has already stepped into the Realm of the Immortal King, he still maintains the vigor of a young man, and upon hearing this news, even the beautiful painting of a lady bathing in the Jade Fan he was holding slipped without him noticing.

His slightly trembling lips tried to speak, but nothing came out, eventually, his gaze towards Liu Village turned into thick reverence.

This had been said in front of all the villagers, directly by the head of the village, it couldn’t possibly be nonsense,

They were about to witness a miracle!

“If it really comes down to it, would it still be better to bring Tian Dao under Liu Village’s wing?” pondered Tian Lao Dao with a furrowed brow.

There were not a few Immortal King ancestors who harbored the same thought.

This was different from the previous teachings given by elder Sacrificial Spirit, this was stepping into the Emperor Realm right under everyone’s noses!

What does this imply?

It implies that the Master of the Holy Land in Liu Village holds the method to becoming an Emperor.

For everyone present, as long as one could become an Emperor, even abandoning their sects was inconsequential.