Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

Wu Tian returned to the cave. Bai Qian stood quietly by the bed. Seeing him return, she smiled slightly and asked, "Have you all been sent away?"

Wu Tian walked to her side and looked at the sleeping cub. "Some people really have a death wish for me."

Bai Qian wasn't angry; the killings in the primeval forest were far more naked and bloody than those at Taiqing Temple.

Having traveled the world for hundreds of years, she had long been accustomed to battles and struggles.

With the Heavenly Master suppressing the conflict at Taiqing Temple, this struggle was already mild enough.

"Why don't I take the children down the mountain first?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Tian's expression darkened slightly. He slowly stepped forward, pulled Bai Qian into his arms, and looked at her delicate, fair, and alluring face, her luscious red lips. He said coldly, "You wish."

"Your man isn't dead yet, you don't need to step in."

"You don't need to worry about this. I have my own plans."

He opened his dog head, stuck out his tongue, and licked Bai Qian's pretty face all over, leaving some wet marks.

"Qianqian, you better behave yourself."

“I will go to the cliffs of Yunhai Mountain to meet the patriarch.”

Bai Qian was held in his arms, her waist gripped by the dog's large hand. She felt a strange sense of being completely controlled and manipulated. She turned her pretty face slightly, rested her head on her dog's shoulder, and said in a gentle tone.

"Bai Long'er, it's not good for you to always go to the Ancestral Master for help like this."

"There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Everything you receive will be returned tenfold or a hundredfold in the future, especially to those ancient and powerful beings."

Don't you think that person is being too lenient with you?

Wu Tian fondled Bai Qian's slender waist with his large hand; it was indeed so delicate that it could be grasped in one hand, making one somewhat greedy.

"Qianqian, you're absolutely right."

He strongly agreed with what Bai Qian mentioned.

At first, he thought that the reason he was so well-cultivated by the Heavenly Ancestor, who even went so far as to elevate him, a mere dog, to the position of sect leader, was because of his auspicious birth.

But as he obtained more and more information about the future, many truths that were originally shrouded in mystery gradually came to light.

The Heavenly Ancestor was merely one of the many manifestations of an ancient and powerful being in the Heavenly Realm.

Those extremely ancient and powerful beings all cultivate various forms, including heaven, earth, humans, gods, ghosts, immortals, Buddhas, demons, and all kinds of beings in the three realms and five categories, all of which can become Dharma forms.

The Great Sun Tathagata Buddha cultivated the thirty-two marks of a Buddha, and with one Dharma form walking in the world, he could sweep away all enemies.

The Heavenly Capital Ancestor was also an ancient and powerful being who cultivated various forms. The form that remains on Suspended Heaven Peak is his ancestral form.

This ancient and powerful being pushed for the separation of heaven and man in the celestial realm. He even used the auspicious signs of the previous birth of a celestial being to win over the Great Sage Kong Lingxuan, bringing this demon race Great Sage to his side.

On that day, he relinquished the position of Fire God Lord, which was not originally his, won over a Great Sage, obtained auspicious omens, curbed the development of the Fire God Palace, and appeased the Buddhist sect.

It can be said that they reaped all the benefits.

Its planning was far-reaching and its ambition far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people.

Wu Tian learned from future information that this person actually wanted to compete for the position of Heavenly Emperor, and that's how he figured out some of this person's intentions.

"When you offer a gift to someone, you must have something in mind."

"That old Taoist priest paid such a high price not just for the inheritance of the Taiqing Taoist lineage."

"Having received so many benefits from him, I'm afraid I'll have to pay for it with my life in the future."

It's like training suicide soldiers. You give them all the benefits and let them have whatever they want, but when you're really needed, they'll fight to the death for you.

Wu Tian could only think of one person who could make the Heavenly Capital Ancestor take this matter so seriously and make a move in advance, and he had only met one such person.

"The Great Sun Tathagata Buddha..."

"I am a pawn he cultivated to target that person."

"Or rather, one of the pieces, used to deal with one of the thirty-two elephants."

Since Wu Tian's All-Seeing Eye advanced to the twelfth rank, it has been able to understand the past, foresee the future, and grasp the present.

Once he wants to know, once he's been exposed to it, very few people can keep it from him anymore.

"The old Taoist's actions are always far-sighted. He can use me to avert the great calamity of Taiqing in the future; he can also use the auspicious fortune to enhance the sect's luck; and he can also serve the sect in the upcoming campaigns in the south and north."

"In the future, it can even become a key piece in a game against that person..."

Wu Tian wasn't angry. He had chosen his own path, and the benefits the old Taoist priest had given him were genuine.

You can't just complain after you've gotten a benefit.

However, it is indeed time for him to descend the mountain.

"Qianqian and the children should not stay on the mountain any longer. Staying on the mountain will only give others something to say."

"If I go down the mountain, some conflicts and disputes will be exposed and can be resolved directly, instead of being delayed and causing endless troubles."

"Furthermore, my status as the Crown Prince of the Undying Palace is quite useful. I need to establish my own foundation and empire for Qianqian and the children, instead of living under someone else's roof forever."

"Finally, there's what Qianqian said. It's not easy to take the old Taoist's benefits. The karma that needs to be repaid must be repaid. It's better to put in some effort now than to risk your life later."

Wu Tian has gradually come to understand why, in the information he saw about 1,300 years in the future, he would leave Taiqing Temple and establish a separate lineage with the East Sea.

Aside from the complex internal struggles, the most important reason was probably to clear up the cause and effect with the old Taoist priest and not want to receive any more benefits from him, thus making himself a pawn.

Therefore, given the current situation, the best option is to go down the mountain.

"It's time to go back to southern Xinjiang."

After embracing Bai Qian for a long time, he glanced at the two little ones on the jade bed. They had just woken up and were being a bit noisy, biting each other's tails and whimpering in pain.

"Qianqian, you take care of the children, I'll be right back."

Bai Qian didn't try to persuade him any further. She knew Bai Long'er's abilities and that it was enough to give him a reminder.

"Okay, the children and I will wait for you to come back."

Wu Tian nodded, released her waist, separated the two little creatures wagging their tails, patted their heads, and then strode out of the cave.

……

Sea of ​​clouds and cliffs.

An ancient pine tree, resembling a gnarled dragon, took root in a crevice in the rock, its branches and leaves lush and verdant, exuding a faint pine fragrance and Taoist charm.

Under the pine tree, a large, glossy blue ox was leisurely swishing its tail, its eyes half-open, as if it were dozing.

The Taoist Master Tiandu sat in meditation under a pine tree. His face was slender and refined, with long, snow-white eyebrows that reached his cheeks and a long beard that fluttered gently in the wind.

His eyes were slightly closed, and his breathing was calm and almost imperceptible, like that of an ordinary old man.

Wu Tianxing stopped in front of the pine tree, bowed respectfully, and said, "Disciple Bai Long'er greets the Ancestral Master."

The Heavenly Capital Taoist slowly opened his eyes. His gaze fell upon him, gentle yet making him feel as if he had been seen through from the inside out. "Ready to descend the mountain?" The Heavenly Capital Taoist's voice was calm, as if he had long anticipated his disciple's intentions.

Wu Tian's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said directly, "Our ancestor once set the path for his disciples: first the Southern Frontier, then the Eastern Sea, and then the Northwest."

"Now that war has broken out in the Northwest, conflict has also erupted between the Ten Thousand Mountains in the South and the Vulcan Palace, resulting in continuous bloody battles."

"Now that I have achieved some success in my cultivation, I wish to descend the mountain for a visit."

Daoist Tiandu nodded slightly. "Do you know why I sent you to the Southern Frontier first, instead of directly to the Northwest battlefield?"

After a moment's thought, Wu Tian did not choose to conceal anything, but instead revealed all his guesses.

"If I'm not mistaken, the reason why the Ancestor sent me to the Southern Frontier was to have me, as the Crown Prince of the Undying Palace, help the demon race resist the Fire God Palace."

"This child is teachable!" A smile appeared on the face of the Taoist Tiandu.

"The mountains of southern Xinjiang are vast and rich in resources."

"When Kong Lingxuan was alive, he used his superb martial prowess to guard the area, rivaling the Fire God Palace and maintaining a delicate balance. This also kept the Martial Virtue Star Lord tied down in the southern border, unable to attend to other matters."

"Now that Kong Lingxuan has been forced to ascend to heaven, the balance has been broken. Wu De Xingjun will inevitably lead the Fire God Palace south to reclaim the ancestral land of the Ten Thousand Mountains."

"Once the Vulcan Palace annexes the Hundred Thousand Mountains and integrates the demon race and resources of the Southern Frontier, its power will surely surge."

With a profound gaze and a leisurely tone, the Taoist of Tiandu asked, "Where will their military might be directed at then?"

"Over time, they will inevitably start from the south and move north, squeezing out the living space of my Taiqing Temple in the Central Plains."

"Putting that aside, once they free up their hands to get involved in the Northwest battlefield, there will be another person to share the spoils."

"Neither of these is what I, Taiqing, wish to see."

Wu Tian immediately understood. "Disciple understands. After I go down the mountain, I will take over the Southern Frontier as the Crown Prince of the Undying Palace, integrate the demon forces, and keep the Fire God Palace bogged down in the quagmire of the Southern Frontier, so that it cannot spare any attention or take advantage of the war in the Northwest to seize more benefits."

"Indeed." The approval in Tiandu Daoist's eyes deepened. "You are a demon, and the Crown Prince of the Undying Palace appointed by Kong Lingxuan. Your journey south is perfectly legitimate."

"If you can gain a foothold in the southern border region, you can also establish a foundation for your descendants, so that they will not have to live under someone else's roof."

Wu Tian's heart skipped a beat. This old Taoist priest had his thoughts completely under his control, down to the last detail.

The phrase "living under someone else's roof" made him feel particularly uneasy and uneasy.

"The longer the war in the southern border is delayed, the more energy the Vulcan Palace will have to devote, which will be more beneficial to the northwestern battlefield and to Taiqing."

With a flick of his sleeve, the Taoist of Tiandu sent a talisman, neither gold nor jade, but warm to the touch, flying lightly to Wu Tian's side.

"I will give you a talisman. With this talisman, you can mobilize all the secret resources of my Taiqing Temple in the Southern Frontier, and you can also use this talisman to ask for help from the Nine Peaks Master who is stationed on the Southern Frontier border."

"However, you are going to the Southern Frontier as the Crown Prince of the Undying Palace. If you use the power of the Taiqing Temple, it may give others a handle to use against you."

"We will inevitably have some entanglements with the Vulcan Palace in the future, so it's best not to use it if possible."

After saying this, Daoist Tiandu continued to instruct, "Within the Undying Palace, Dapeng is arrogant and ambitious. With Kong Lingxuan gone, he is completely free of restraint and has recently been planning to establish a demon kingdom, which is fiercely fighting with the Fire God Palace."

"He might not necessarily accept your position as the Crown Prince of the Undying Palace."

"However, Qingluan is a staunch supporter of Kong Lingxuan. If you can gain her approval, she might be able to help you."

Wu Tian listened attentively and took notes.

He is currently only a demon king, but when he goes down the mountain, he will inevitably face enemies such as primordial spirits, rogue immortals, and even true immortals and gods.

This is by no means something he can forcefully overcome by force; he must form alliances and leverage external forces against them.

Daoist Tiandu added in a calm tone, but with a hint of meaning, "Leaving Xuantian Peak may open up a vast and boundless world, but it also means losing the direct protection of the sect's rules and regulations."

"The situation in southern Xinjiang is complex, with various forces deeply entrenched. You are traveling far with your young child, so you need to be extra careful and cautious at all times."

These words were quite interesting. Wu Tian understood without saying a word, realizing that the old Taoist was actually giving him a hint, and that some people within the sect might also take action.

"Your disciple will remember the teachings of the patriarch."

The Taoist Master Tiandu nodded slightly, and with another flick of his sleeve, a pair of jade rings slowly flew out, surrounded by a pure aura, faintly revealing the shape of a tortoise and snake intertwined.

"This is a magical artifact I used in my younger years. It was refined using the secret method of the Taoist Qiankun Circle. It has the wonderful ability to protect the soul and nourish the body and spirit. It can protect the body and save the life in critical moments."

Consider this my gift to the two little ones.

Wu Tian felt grateful, knowing that this was, in a way, compensation.

Once he descends the mountain, he will again act as the Crown Prince of the Undying Palace in the Southern Frontier. If certain individuals make a move, the Patriarch will find it difficult to intervene unless they completely break off relations.

Regardless of the old Taoist's future intentions, he has indeed been treated well for now.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Master. I will live up to your trust and make sure that Wude Star Lord will not be able to cross the line. I will also make it difficult for the Fire God Palace to completely swallow up the 100,000 mountains of the Southern Frontier."

"Good." Daoist Tiandu finally advised, "Bai Qian's cultivation is quite remarkable, and she is also very familiar with the Southern Frontier. She will be a great help to you."

"If she can break through to the Demon Saint level, and you can also get Qingluan's help, then you will have a solid foundation in the Southern Border."

"If things really come to a standstill, prioritize saving your life and don't fight head-on."

"As long as you return to the Central Plains, no one in the world will dare to harm you in the slightest."

"Disciple will remember the teachings of the Patriarch!"

Wu Tian couldn't help but sigh. Even though he knew that others wanted to bribe the assassins, such methods were hard to refuse.

The old Taoist priest's last two sentences alone are enough to move people to tears.

He bowed respectfully and performed the grand ceremony with utmost seriousness.

"Master, I'm off now. Please take care."

After saying that, he stood up, turned around and left without looking back.

The blue ox under the pine tree let out a low moo, as if bidding it farewell.

Wu Tian waved his hand with his back to it, "Brother Niu Youde, we'll meet again someday."

Before long, Wu Tian returned to Yuquan Cave and recounted everything he had discussed with Patriarch Tiandu to Bai Qian.

Upon hearing this, Bai Qian frowned slightly. "If the Martial Virtue Star Lord doesn't intervene, the Southern Frontier still has a chance to be preserved. But once the Martial Virtue Star Lord descends to the mortal realm, the Southern Frontier will have no power to contend with him."

"At that time, we will inevitably suffer a crushing defeat and be completely annihilated."

"This is the only ending."

Her tone was somewhat solemn, "Bai Long'er, you simply don't understand just how magnificent the Star Lords and Immortals who can be compared to the Great Sage truly are."

"Their glory shines through the ages and lives as long as heaven and earth."

"Even a demon saint who has condensed the Heavenly Star and is revered as a Heavenly Demon is still no match for a god."

"How can we possibly stop this?" (End of Chapter)