At this moment, amidst the noisy discussions within the ruined temple, the elderly Gu Yu, who was already in his twilight years, spoke once again:

"How hateful it is that I've wasted my life and never managed to gather a decent offering. But rest assured, Immortal Buddhas above, these sixty years of mine have not been lived in vain!"

As he spoke, Gu Yu pulled open his shirt, revealing the dense scars on his body, and continued:

"Though I lack natural treasures and rare beasts as offerings, I have the experience gained from risking my life multiple times at the Lake of Ten Thousand Islands over these sixty years."