Deep within Heavenly Calamity Barren Mountain.
Five Thunder Taoist Temple.
Ancient pavilions and halls stood row upon row, with verdant pines and cypresses scattered throughout, the surroundings tranquil and serene.
Stepping inside felt like entering a Pure Land, with waves of scripture chanting audible everywhere.
Flocks of snow-white immortal cranes wheeled through the air, scattering clear, resounding cries. By the mountain streams, golden monkeys leaped about and azure deer carried sacred mushrooms in their mouths; every sight was picturesque.
Su Yi and the Heaven Swallowing Toad Ancestor received the highest standard of hospitality upon their arrival.
The female Daoist known as Zhi Shui personally received them in an ancient hall.
Besides her, there were also some major figures of Five Thunder Taoist Temple.
The old Daoist who had once been defeated by Su Yi was among them.
"Junior Brother Taiyu was able to return alive this time entirely because of your rescue, Fellow Daoist. These are five Second-Grade Fragments of Heavenly Dao that our Five Thunder Taoist Temple has gathered recently. Please accept them."
Zhi Shui took out a Brocade Sack, held it up with both hands, and passed it to Su Yi through the air.
But Su Yi declined. "Saving him was merely going with the flow, a simple lift of the hand. There is no need to thank me."
Zhi Shui's tranquil, pristine Jade Face froze briefly. "In your eyes, Fellow Daoist, this may be an insignificant trifle. But in the eyes of Five Thunder Taoist Temple, it was a life-saving kindness bestowed upon Junior Brother Taiyu. Please be sure to accept it."
Hong Taiyu rose and cupped his fists. "Daoist Su, please do not refuse again. If you do not accept it, I truly will not be able to put my mind at ease."
Seeing this, Su