Giants' Helplessness, Matters of the Future

A willow tree stood tall and majestic, like a giant between heaven and earth, its posture imposing.

Its trunk was rugged and solemn, as if bearing the vicissitudes of endless ages. Every willow branch was crystalline and translucent, appearing as though carved from the purest jade, shimmering with a verdant light that swayed gently like waves in an emerald sea.

Surrounding this giant tree, the boundless aura of a titan permeated the air.

These auras felt like ancient behemoths in slumber; though powerful and majestic, they did not disrupt the banquet. Instead, they seemed to become a part of it, adding a touch of mystery and solemnity to the grand feast.

Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation, with the titan artifact Reincarnation Disk hovering above his head, possessed a presence so magnificent it seemed capable of shaking the heavens and the earth.

The true form of the Immortal King was boundless, standing side by side with the willow form of the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit. The auras between the two collided, yet maintained a delicate balance.

The Reincarnation Disk, that titan artifact, rotated slowly above the Immortal King's head, as if carrying the secrets of the universe and the rhythm of time.

The faint golden light it emitted was soft and mysterious, like the first light of dawn, spilling across the entire banquet venue and bestowing a sense of tranquility and gravity.

This golden light not only illuminated the faces of the Immortal Kings but also seemed to peer into the human heart, discerning the cycle of life and death for all things in the world.

Every marking on the Reincarnation Disk appeared ancient and profound, as if they were traces eroded by time. These patterns intertwined to form a perfect design, filled with mystery and majesty.

These markings were not merely decorations; they were the imprints left behind by Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation as he delved into the Great Dao of Time.

Su Li, protected by the Immortal King's great power, watched the confrontation between the two titans calmly.

His gaze was firm and profound, as if capable of seeing through all falsehoods to reach the core of truth.

The willow branches of the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit's form trembled gently, as soft and vibrant as a spring breeze.

The lush green branches danced in the air, brimming with vitality as if recounting ancient legends and secrets. A voice of indeterminate gender emanated from the tree, melodious and solemn, filled with majesty and mystery.

"Fellow Daoist Reincarnation, I harbor no ill intent. Returning in haste from the Boundary Sea to descend upon this grand banquet was truly a last resort."

The voice of the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit echoed in the air, as if piercing the barriers of time to touch the depths of Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation's heart.

The helplessness revealed in the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit's voice was like a deep sigh, crossing the boundaries of space and time to stir the soul of Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation.

It was a helplessness from the depths of the universe, a kind beyond the comprehension of ordinary beings.

Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation furrowed his brows, waves of emotion rising in his heart.

For a titan to feel helpless, such a matter must be of extraordinary gravity.

Recalling the words of the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit—"returning in haste from the Boundary Sea... truly a last resort"—each word struck his heart like a heavy hammer.

The Boundary Sea was the edge of the universe, a forbidden zone unreachable by the masses.

The Boundary Sea was formed over many epochs or eras by the shattering of countless worlds; each spray of foam was a broken world.

Myriad worlds formed the Boundary Sea, a place where even Immortal Kings could easily encounter danger, and it was rumored to hold the secret of breaking through from King to Emperor.

Thus, many Immortal Kings had followed one after another, though some sought opportunities there while others fled the pursuit of powerful enemies.

That the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit had returned from such a place was undoubtedly a world-shaking event.

Moreover, the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit had used the term "last resort" to describe its actions, which only deepened the curiosity and confusion of Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation.

Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation began to imagine what could have happened in the Boundary Sea to make a titan like the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit feel helpless. Was there some unknown power manipulating things from the shadows, or was an ancient prophecy about to come true?

The words of an Immortal King were like the music of the heavens; every sentence and every action represented the supreme will and power of the universe.

As one of the most powerful beings in the Primal Ancient Realm, every word of the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit was like a brilliant star illuminating the entire universe; what it spoke was never a falsehood.

When the helpless voice of the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit echoed in the void, Immortal King Wuzhong and a group of other Immortal Kings appeared beside Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation.

Their arrival was like streaks of brilliant light tearing through the void, shaking the entire universe. Their gazes were fixed upon the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit, seeking to understand the origin of the matter.

Immortal King Wuzhong's voice carried a trace of anxiety and concern: "Fellow Daoist, what has happened? Why have you returned from the Boundary Sea, and why do you speak with such helplessness?" His eyes revealed respect and trust for the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit, while also being filled with astonishment at the situation.

Other Immortal Kings also began to ask, their voices weaving together in the void as if forming an invisible force, attempting to break through the mist shrouding the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit.

"A glimpse of the future... the future belonging to the Primal Ancient Realm..."

The Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit did not speak further, but extended a crystalline, thick willow branch toward Su Li.

Watching the branch reach toward him, Su Li could not help but feel a surge of surprise in his heart.

This willow branch was crystalline and thick, seemingly imbued with endless vitality. It swayed gently, as if conveying some mysterious message to him.

Su Li frowned slightly, surprised by the keenness of the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit.

He knew that as the guardian of the Primal Ancient Realm, the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit possessed senses that transcended those of titan Immortal Kings.

It could perceive every change in heaven and earth and discern the trajectory of the future. This time, the reason the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit had returned in such haste from the Boundary Sea was precisely because it had used its own origin as a conduit to see a glimpse of the future—the future belonging to the Primal Ancient Realm!

Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation watched the willow branch before him; it was like a crystalline dragon, winding and twisting as it slowly reached toward his own son, Su Li.

A sense of inexplicable worry surged in his heart, as if he sensed that something terrible was about to happen. He furrowed his brows tightly, looking at Su Li, wanting to ask for the reason behind all of this.

"Fellow Daoist, why is this?" Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation looked toward the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit, his voice trembling slightly, his gaze revealing deep concern for Su Li.

"It is nothing, Father." Su Li spoke, offering his father a reassurance.

The Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit spoke then, its voice calm and deep, as if traversing endless time and space to strike directly at the hearts of those present.

"The future of the Ancient Realm is one of total darkness. The Ancient Realm collapses, hundreds of millions of lives are extinguished, and all of you, my fellow Daoists, bleed upon the battlefield, dying in the fray. There is not a glimmer of hope to be seen in the future."

The words of the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit left everyone present feeling shocked and terrified. They could not imagine that the once prosperous and vibrant Ancient Realm would fall into such a dark state.