After Xiao Jie expressed his gratitude, he once again rode on the auspicious clouds and flew towards the west of the village. Finding Miao Fa Yuanjun Su Zhiqing was effortless—just a few miles away in the sky, three rolling dark clouds with flashes of lightning were suspended conspicuously, and the muffled sound of thunder came from a distance, clearly indicating the practice of Thunder Skill.

Getting closer, it was indeed so. On a temporarily cleared ground, Miao Fa Yuanjun, dressed in an elegant Daoist robe, was pacing back and forth with her hands behind her back, her expression cold with a hint of scrutiny.

In front of her, Wentian Wuji, Bai Ze, and Dida La stood in a line, each holding a Magic Sword, practicing the Mysterious Step Technique while chanting under their breath, trying hard to guide the power of the thunderclouds above.

"Nine Heavens Thunder Ancestor, command divine power. Splendid Heavenly Gang, slay evil and destroy demons!" Wentian Wuji’s expression was focused, and he recited the Spell clearly and steadily, then pointed his Sword Finger to the sky and directed it downward! Crack! A bright silver-white lightning responded and struck a giant boulder dozens of steps away, shattering it into pieces!

"Not bad, acceptable." Miao Fa Yuanjun nodded slightly, showing a hint of approval in her eyes, "The guidance of Mana is smooth, and the compatibility between the Spell and the mind is quite high; there’s quite some talent."

Next was Bai Ze, who took a deep breath, and similarly used the Sword technique: "Converge the thunderlight, heed my will. Pierce through the dark clouds, strike the void with a blow!"

However, despite the thunderclouds rolling more violently, the electric snakes twirling, the thunder only rumbled in the clouds without descending, finally letting out just an exploding burst of dazzling electric sparks, which then dissipated without a trace. Bai Ze was so anxious that he scratched his ears and broke into a sweat, but to no avail.

Miao Fa Yuanjun snorted coldly: "Didn’t you claim to be a Master of Thunder Skill in your previous life? Even the basic ’Summoning Thunder Spell’ is so stiff; it really disappoints me deeply."

Finally, it was Dida La, who appeared particularly nervous, stammering as he recited: "In the clouds... Mother of Lightning, reveal your true form quickly. Assist my... divine power, hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry!" The Spell was recited hesitantly, and the thunderclouds above had no reaction. He was red-faced, almost on the verge of tears.

"Sigh," Miao Fa Yuanjun’s tone softened slightly, "you don’t need to be too anxious. I heard your soul was once injured by the Soul-devouring Fire, damaging your Spiritual Sense, so learning spells being more difficult than normal is quite normal; you need to..."

At this moment, it seemed Dida La was pushed to the extreme. He suddenly stamped his foot and shouted hoarsely: "Fall for me!"

Boom! Crack!

A terrifying thunderbolt, different from regular lightning, wrapped in crimson flames, struck down violently! Instantly, a towering ancient tree, which would take three people to embrace, was turned into a soaring blaze, and in the blink of an eye, reduced to a ground full of white ashes. The scorching heat wave swept over!

This sudden mutated Thunder Skill left everyone stunned. Miao Fa Yuanjun’s eyes flashed with surprise, seeming contemplative: "It seems you’ve accidentally combined the Five Elements Fire with Thunder Power? Although it’s crude, and the thunder control is truly unbearable to behold, this direction... is somewhat interesting. Perhaps you can try developing along this ’Fire and Thunder Dual’ unorthodox path."

Just then, Xiao Jie descended from the clouds and greeted with a smile: "Su Daoist, your interest is truly admirable, diligently teaching disciples early in the morning, quite commendable."

Upon hearing this, Miao Fa Yuanjun turned her head, her gaze flickering over Xiao Jie, with a hint of surprise: "Oh? Sui Feng Daoist? Today your aura is harmonized and transparent, seemingly more in tune with the heavens and earth, subtly improving again? Could it be you’ve had some Satori?"

"As expected, it cannot escape Su Daoist’s discerning eyes." Xiao Jie laughed, "I just recently advanced to the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal profession by chance, and I’m intending to seek out some Divine Beasts, Immortal Beasts, and even Primordial Strange Species, to visualize their forms, condense Dharmaspects, to increase my strength. I have heard that Su Daoist traveled extensively across the Four Seas in the past, with vast knowledge and insights, hence I’ve come to seek your guidance. Could Su Daoist possibly provide some pointers?"

"Hehe, you’ve indeed asked the right person." Miao Fa Yuanjun’s lips curved slightly, showing a hint of pride, "Back then, I traveled across the Nine States to refine various Magic Treasures and spiritual talismans, traversing many secret realms and forbidden grounds, encountering numerous Ancient Divine Beasts, Primordial Strange Species, and successful Immortal Beasts. However, with the passage of time and changes of the world, how many remain is hard to say. Fortunately, these exotics often possess extraordinary superpowers or overwhelming Mana, with lifespans far surpassing mortals. If searched carefully, a few should still be found."

She pondered for a moment, then spoke with familiarity:

"Firstly, in the extreme west of Flowing Fire State, there lies Red Flame Peak. This mountain is scorched by the fervent flames erupting from the earth’s core year-round, with the mountain body blazing red, making it impassable for flying birds and desolate for beasts. But precisely due to this extreme environment, it has nurtured many pure Fire Element Spirits and Spiritual Objects. It is said that a pair of Golden Crows inhabits the summit of Red Flame Peak. They absorb the essence of the earth fire and bathe in solar flames, their wings resembling golden casting, their calls able to invoke True Sun Fire, often circling the peak at noon, exhaling intense flames that embody the purest and strongest form of Fire Spirit. If they are still there, their strength must be extraordinary, and their innate divine skill ’Yang Flame Heavenly Fire’ possesses immense power, capable of incinerating all things, making it an excellent object for visualization."

Xiao Jie nodded upon hearing this, the Golden Crow is indeed a Sun God Bird, and a very good choice.

"Secondly, deep within the endless ten-thousand-mountain range of Man Yue State, lurks a colossal devouring serpent called [Ba Hui]. This serpent’s body stretches like continuous mountain ridges, lurking in deep earthly chasms or swamps, with its head and tail unseen. Its Scale Armor is akin to Mystic Iron, impervious to weapons, and unscathed by thunder and fire. It is fierce and violent, capable of devouring clouds and mist, altering weather patterns. Wherever it goes, poisonous mists spread, causing all life to flee, making it difficult to approach. However, if visualization is successful, its strength would surely be terrifying."