At Leiyin Temple, the eminent monks on both sides of the main hall showed expressions of shock. Leiyin Pagoda is a sacred place that countless Buddhist disciples want to enter. It contains thousands of Buddhist teachings, and once you understand them, you will no longer suffer from the cycle of birth and death.

An old monk with white eyebrows covering his eyes said in a hoarse voice, "Abbot, only highly accomplished monks can enter the Thunder Sound Pagoda. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to let her in?"

Master Zhinian smiled broadly and said kindly, "All sentient beings are Buddhas and have the qualifications to enter Leiyin Temple. They just haven't had the right opportunity yet."

"The host is right."

The surrounding monks all nodded in agreement.

With a wave of her hand, Master Zhinian caused Hua Ying to disappear from the main hall. She then arrived outside the Thunder Sound Tower, which was towering and imposing, like a pillar supporting the sky, standing majestically between heaven and earth, radiating dazzling golden light.

A beam of Buddhist light fell upon Hua Ying, and in the blink of an eye, she appeared inside the Thunder Sound Pagoda. The first floor of the Thunder Sound Pagoda had bookshelves taller than mountains, filled with countless Buddhist teachings, and a spiral staircase extended upwards along the bookshelves.

Hua Ying's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. Here, the divine power within her body was suppressed, and a chanting sound came from above.

Master Zhinian instructed Huaying to receive the baptism of Buddhism at Leiyin Pagoda. Huaying did not look at the Buddhist scriptures on the bookshelf; instead, she walked up the spiral staircase.

Hua Ying arrived at the second floor of the Thunder Sound Tower, where numerous Buddhist niches were placed. The Buddha statues in the niches emitted a sacred light, but the chanting did not originate from these niches.

After a brief stop, Huaying arrived at the third floor of the Thunder Sound Pagoda, where she saw a Bodhisattva statue holding a jade vase. The Bodhisattva had a kind face and radiated a gentle light.

Hua Ying bowed to the Bodhisattva to show her respect.

The Bodhisattva smiled.

He quietly watched the shadows of the flowers.

"May Buddha have mercy."

Hua Ying heard a faint voice. She looked up at the Bodhisattva statue but found nothing unusual.

The mysterious chanting continued even higher as Hua Ying walked towards the fourth floor of the Thunder Sound Pagoda. On the fourth floor, numerous Buddhist artifacts were displayed, including Buddhist bells, drums, and vajras. These artifacts could suppress evil spirits and were supreme divine objects.

These Buddhist artifacts are priceless treasures. Hua Ying did not touch any of them. She went to the fifth floor of the Thunder Sound Pagoda, which was empty except for a tattered futon.

Hua Ying looked at the futon and the obscure Buddhist scriptures on the wall. She knew this was a place for meditation, but she didn't want to meditate or cultivate Taoism. She only wanted to revive Qin Luo.

Without a moment's hesitation, Hua Ying arrived at the sixth floor of the Thunder Sound Pagoda. There, a gaunt old man sat cross-legged on a white jade lotus platform. His skin radiated a metallic sheen. He wore a dark red kasaya, had golden eyes, and a peaceful halo above his head. He was chanting Buddhist scriptures, and the chanting in the Thunder Sound Pagoda came from this ancient Buddha.

The ancient Buddha gazed at the shadows of the flowers.

Hua Ying bowed slightly and said softly, "Master Zhi Nian said that as long as I receive the baptism of Buddhism in Lei Yin Tower, I can obtain the elixir of immortality. Please enlighten me, senior."

The ancient Buddha narrowed his eyes and said, "Benefactor, you are only half a step away from entering the path. What you need is not the Dharma, but to sever that thread of emotion."

Upon hearing this, Hua Ying's pretty face turned solemn. She knew the price of severing that thread of affection. All her emotions were now tied to that thread, and once severed, she would no longer be herself. "I can't do it!"

The ancient Buddha shook his head. "That strand of affection is a shackle. Turmoil is coming, and you don't have much time left."

Hua Ying clenched her fists. "If it were Qin Luo, he would definitely not hesitate, but I..."

"Qin Luo?"

"Senior, do you know Qin Luo?"

Hua Ying looked at the ancient Buddha with a puzzled expression.

The ancient Buddha nodded. "A few years ago, a young monk from Jinguang Temple debated with me. He was a scholar of Buddhism and had a profound understanding of it. I asked him about his experiences and learned that he had traveled with Qin Luo from Longhu Temple and benefited greatly from it. The young monk even said that Qin Luo was close to the Tao and was no ordinary person."

“I have never met Qin Luo, but I am certain that you are only half a step away from entering the Dao. You only need to sever that thread of affection. If you want momentary pleasure, you can disregard the life and death of all living beings in the Three Realms.”

Hua Ying's eyes were misty. She thought for a long time before finally saying in a deep voice, "I can sever that thread of affection, but not for the sake of all living beings in the Three Realms, but for Qin Luo."

The ancient Buddha nodded with satisfaction, "Only by breaking free of your shackles can you reach the other shore, which is your true home."

"Is this my destiny?"

Hua Ying remained expressionless and said coldly, "I will sever that thread of affection, but only after Qin Luo is resurrected."

The ancient Buddha frowned slightly. "By then, will you still be able to sever that thread of affection?"

Hua Ying said earnestly, "I swear to Buddha that I will sever that thread of affection in ten years at most."

“I believe the benefactor will keep his promise.”

"Senior, could you please see me off?"

The ancient Buddha raised his head and asked with a smile, "Don't you want to go and see the seventh floor of the Thunder Sound Tower?"

"All I want is the elixir of immortality."

Hua Ying shook her head slightly.

The ancient Buddha didn't say much. He raised his hand, and a ball of Buddhist light enveloped Hua Ying, sending her out of the Thunder Sound Tower.

On the seventh floor of the Thunderclap Pagoda, a loud thunderous sound echoes. On the golden platform, there is a beating Buddha's heart, radiating golden Buddha light.

...

Hua Ying returned to the main hall of Leiyin Temple.

The high monks sitting cross-legged on both sides were all shocked when they saw Hua Ying return. Even Master Zhi Nian was somewhat surprised. He originally wanted to use the Thunder Sound Pagoda to trap Hua Ying, but he did not expect that she would be able to leave the Thunder Sound Pagoda in such a short time.

A faint voice drifted into the hall, "Zhi Nian, take her to the Thunder Pool."

"promise!"

Master Zhinian bowed and said.

The surrounding monks looked at each other in bewilderment.

Master Zhinian slowly rose to his feet and said with a smile, “Benefactor, please follow me.”

Hua Ying followed Master Zhi Nian to the secret realm behind Lei Yin Temple. The depths of the secret realm were filled with terrifying lightning, and this place contained immense energy.

Master Zhinian said softly, "The elixir of immortality is deep within the Thunder Pool. It is not a blessing, but a curse. This old monk cannot set foot in this place; you will have to go and retrieve it yourself."

Hua Ying moved lightly with lotus-like steps, and the lightning in the Thunder Pool surged towards her, a power capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.

Boom!

The entire Ling Mountain was shaking.

Bathed in lightning, Hua Ying walked step by step into the depths of the Thunder Pool. In the depths of the Thunder Pool, all things were extinguished, but Hua Ying saw a blooming golden lotus, full of vitality.

That is the legendary elixir of immortality.

Hua Ying held up the golden lotus, her joy overflowing. "Qin Luo, we'll see each other again soon."

Master Zhinian's expression gradually became serious. He had tried to stop Huaying, but had failed.

Hua Ying stepped out of the Thunder Pool, bowed slightly to Master Zhi Nian, and said softly, "Thank you, Abbot."

Master Zhinian said meaningfully, "Benefactor, you are burdened by karma and will pay a heavy price."

"worth."

Hua Ying smiled as she left Leiyin Temple.