Brilliant golden divine light tore through heaven and earth, flying straight toward the Nine Provinces of the Immortal Realm.
Inside the Small Daoist Temple in a corner of the Central Continent Imperial City.
An old man in Daoist robes, with a broad, full forehead, handsome, youthful features, and a head of white hair, stood in the sunlight, gazing at a clear pond in the courtyard as he leisurely scattered fish feed.
Golden carp swam in the pond, little emerald-green turtles crawled along its bottom, plump, ball-shaped fish darted among the aquatic plants, and blue lotus blossoms floated on the water.
They gathered at the surface where the old Daoist scattered the feed, scrambling over one another in a thoroughly amusing sight.
These were the most ordinary garden scenes, yet a closer look would reveal that the little creatures' eyes were extraordinarily lively, as though they held the light of intelligence.
Beside the old Daoist, a delicate-featured young Daoist stood quietly and obediently.
Amid this peaceful scene, the old Daoist suddenly looked up at the sky and said with a smile.
"Child, a guest has arrived. Go brew two cups of tea."
"Yes, Temple Master."
The young Daoist nodded and walked into the inner room.
The old Daoist walked over to a stone table and stools nearby and sat down.
Before long.
A streak of golden light descended from the sky and landed in the courtyard.
The golden light dispersed, revealing a young figure with a tall, heroic bearing and dazzling golden eyes.
It was none other than Jiang Yang. He offered a Divine Clan salute and said.
"Dao Ancestor Taishang, sorry for the intrusion."
"A visit from a fellow Daoist is one of the great pleasures of the mortal world. How could it be an intrusion? Please, sit!"
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