Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

The Taiqing Dharma Pearl cast its clear light, and the five divine rings rotated, grinding down the great sun like a millstone, trying to completely obliterate it.

If someone were to observe with their divine eye, they would see a white puppy whimpering in the midst of that great sun. An iron arrow pierced its chest, and the blood flowing out transformed into wisps of golden light.

Despite suffering such severe injuries and being crushed and worn down by the five divine rings, the puppy's body did not disintegrate. However, blood continued to flow from its chest, and under the pressure of the divine rings, the wounds became increasingly worse and more severe.

Black, white, gold, silver, and red—five colors of light cascaded down from the divine halo, enveloping Wu Tian's body. Outsiders could not see his appearance; unless the light was broken, he was impervious to all magic.

After mastering supernatural powers, the Primordial Spirit True Person and the Great Demon King were protected by magical light.

When Wu Tian broke through to the next level, he gained five supernatural powers, five divine rings, and five extraordinary phenomena, which were then protected by five layers of immortal light.

His figure was enveloped in five layers of divine light, his inner core suspended in the air at the top of his head, and the five divine rings resonated with heaven and earth, communicating with the sun, moon, wind, thunder, the netherworld, water, fire, and the essence of the Dharma.

It inhales and exhales, just like breathing.

Despite being enveloped in celestial light, Wu Tian showed no joy on his face. He could clearly feel Bai Yaochen's pain within his inner core and hear his whimpers in his ear.

"Woof~ woof~ woof~"

His son's innocent yet painful cries tore at his heart.

The sight of Bai Qian's receding figure filled him with an indescribable loneliness.

The world is vast, but how many people can still feel sorry for him?

Wu Tian opened his mouth, and the inner core that had been hanging above the top of his head spun around and disappeared into his mouth.

The inner elixir entered his abdomen, but the protective immortal light on his body did not dissipate.

"Take a sip, it might help."

Suddenly, a somewhat hoarse and indistinct voice reached my ears.

Wu Tian turned around and saw the Black Mountain Demon throw over a gourd that was entirely blue-green in color. He instinctively grabbed it.

“Back then, my wife and children were hunted down and killed by the Fire God Palace with the Sun-Shooting Arrow. That ancient arrow could sever cause and effect and shield the secrets of heaven. Otherwise, given their blood ties and karmic bonds with me, I would know immediately who killed them.”

When the Black Mountain Demon spoke these words, his tone was calm, as if he were talking about someone else's affairs.

"But I was killed by that ancient arrow, and I didn't even know if they were alive or dead, let alone where they were."

"If it weren't for the Yama's letter obtained from the Netherworld, I'm afraid I wouldn't even have been able to find the bodies of my wife and children."

"For hundreds of years, I have relied on this dream of a thousand years to numb myself every day. Only in this way can I endure the long years."

He looked up at the sky and saw that the Jade Emperor's image of the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable was gradually shrinking Avalokiteshvara and the towering Mount Sumeru. The gap between the two was simply too great.

"After all, my enemy is still alive!"

"As long as I live, I will definitely seek justice for my wife and children."

Although the Black Mountain Demon never said a word about what happened to Wu Tian, ​​he seemed to completely understand Wu Tian's state of mind and didn't have the slightest doubt.

Although it was only their first meeting, and although he had witnessed Wu Tian swallow Bai Yaochen whole, he was still deeply in danger.

But he seemed to have no doubts whatsoever.

Wu Tian grabbed the gourd, paused for a moment, then uncorked it and poured the wine into his mouth and throat.

The bluish-green wine looked like jade or clear spring water from a deep mountain pool, but the moment it entered his throat, it burned like a raging fire.

Then it flows from the throat into the internal organs, limbs, and bones.

In an instant, he felt as if he were being burned by flames.

It hurts! It hurts so much!

But he inexplicably felt an indescribable sense of comfort and pleasure.

It was as if only such intense pain could suppress the rage and burning murderous intent in his heart.

At that moment, he seemed to feel the same way about the Black Mountain Demon.

I now understand the immense pain and madness that this ancient demon, who has lived for thousands of years, must have suppressed deep within his heart. If it weren't for the desire to kill his enemies and resurrect his wife and children, he would probably have gone completely insane long ago.

However, the pain brought by this dream of a thousand autumns came quickly and went quickly.

After the excruciating pain of being burned alive, Wu Tian felt as if he were floating on clouds, feeling dizzy and as if he were really drunk. He could even see many blurry figures in front of him.

"Qianqian..."

He seemed to see Bai Qian, and saw her turn around.

But soon, a gentle breeze blew by, her hair fluttered, and all the illusions vanished.

He regained consciousness.

Wu Tian looked down at the wine gourd in his hand and couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Meng Qianqiu, what a wonderful Meng Qianqiu."

His gaze gradually cleared, and he looked at the Black Mountain Demon, asking a question that might seem inexplicable to others, "Why?"

Why does this sentence seem so disjointed and incoherent?

But the Black Mountain Demon seemed to understand perfectly, "Because I am also a father, a father who lost his son and wife."

After saying that, he waved to Wu Tian.

"What happens next is beyond my control. If you need me in the future, you can come to Black Mountain to find me."

"I will never refuse as long as it is within my power."

"Or if there is an emergency, ring this bell, and I will rush to your side even if it means traveling thousands of miles."

Having said that, without waiting for Wu Tian's reply, he transformed into a gust of cold wind and headed north.

The Black Mountain Demon's true form is in the north, where the mountains on the ground are called Black Mountain. However, this mountain connects directly to the realms of Yin and Yang, and in the netherworld, it is also known as Yin Mountain.

Wu Tian caught the bell that had fallen from the cold wind.

This bell is entirely blue-green, appearing to be cast in bronze, yet possessing a luster resembling that of precious jade. It has no clasp inside, but rather countless densely packed incantations interwoven on its inner wall, forming the image of Yin Mountain.

Wu Tian glanced at the bell in his hand, flipped his palm to put it away, and then took a big gulp of Meng Qianqiu.

The excruciating pain, like being burned alive, surged back.

He looked up at the sky with his dog head and muttered softly, "That's awesome!"

……

The struggle between the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable and Avalokiteshvara was quickly resolved.

With this Celestial Venerable descending to the mortal realm in his true form, the outcome of this conflict was already predetermined.

No matter how unwilling or angry Avalokiteshvara was, it was all in vain.

“Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable, my Buddha has reincarnated many times, and in each life he has cultivated to become a Buddha, whose position is comparable to that of the Taoist Heavenly Venerables.”

"Our Buddha is eternal and eternal, existing throughout time."

Even if you sever one of his Dharma forms, what difference will it make?

Guanyin sat cross-legged on a golden lotus, her body completely hidden within the projection of Mount Sumeru. Otherwise, she wouldn't even be able to speak.

Why would you do something so harmful to others and yourself?

The Great Crimson Celestial Venerable lowered his brows and struck down with a palm, causing the entire Mount Sumeru to collapse and its illusory form to completely dissipate.

"How I act is none of your business."

Boom! The golden lotus beneath Avalokiteshvara's seat shattered, the white veil on her head tore apart, and her long, black hair fell casually over her shoulders.

This Buddhist bodhisattva, who was usually known for her toughness, coldness, and decisiveness, now looked like a woman who had been slapped in the face. Her fair face was flushed, her eyes were filled with shock and anger, and her chest was heaving.

"Amitabha Buddha, every cause has its effect."

“Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable, you have forcibly interfered in this matter today, and you will surely face retribution in the future.”

After saying that, Guanzizai glanced at Wu Tian, ​​and the vermilion mark between his eyebrows became even more dazzling, as beautiful and vibrant as fresh blood.

"Demon, you devour your own child and destroy my Buddha's reincarnation."

"Such depravity is unheard of in the world. Someone like you has no blood ties, no compassion for children. You are utterly wicked and evil. Even if you were to be torn to pieces, it would be your just deserts."

"Someone like you will sooner or later fall into the deepest hell and never be reborn."

“The Buddha is merciful and has bestowed upon you a great karmic connection, allowing you to be born into your family and to call you father. Yet you are so indifferent and devour your own child, causing the Buddha’s incarnation to be unable to grow up.”

"From this day forward, you are the mortal enemy of Buddhism."

“If any of my Buddhist disciples are to be seen, I will kill them. If I cannot kill them, I will inform all Buddhist disciples in the world to surround and kill them.”

"I will not be at peace as long as you live."

"After your death, your soul will inevitably be suppressed under Mount Sumeru, in the Avici Hell, where you will suffer endless torment and be unable to be reborn."

“You wicked creature, the cycle of cause and effect is governed by the laws of nature.”

"The Buddha, in his compassion, created the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss to deliver all sentient beings. What merit does he possess?"

How dare you lay a hand on me?

"I have said these words now, and I will surely see the consequences in the future. Do not say that I did not warn you."

Having said that, Guanyin's body disintegrated like quicksand, turning into a sky full of golden light, merging with the golden lotus beneath her. The golden lotus bloomed, spinning rapidly, and then transformed into a golden rainbow, heading towards the Kunlun Mountains in the west.

The Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable did not stop Guanyin from leaving. In the northwest of the human realm, the Buddhist and Taoist sects were joining forces to conquer the Demon God Path. Guanyin, as the leader of the Buddhist sect in the human realm, was a crucial link in this effort.

In fact, even though he is a celestial being, he cannot act without restraint.

If the three heavens that support the Heavenly Court—Azure Heaven, Blue Heaven, and Yellow Heaven—have not collapsed, it means that the three ancient Heavenly Venerables are still alive.

Perhaps it is within the cycle of reincarnation, or perhaps it is wandering in the human realm, or perhaps it is venturing far into chaos...

The Northwest Demon God Path is closely related to the Lord of the Azure Heaven.

Although Buddhism and Taoism have their conflicts, their relationship is very delicate, characterized by competition without complete breakdown.

The most important reason why the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable acted so decisively this time to kill the reincarnation of Buddha was that he had overstepped his bounds.

His reincarnation was actually the son of Taiqing Daozi.

This was unacceptable to the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable.

If that person were to grow up, would they be required to enter the Suspended Heaven Peak, cultivate the true methods of Taoism, and combine the strengths of both Buddhism and Taoism?

At that time, who will be in charge of the Heavenly Court?

It is permissible for a Buddha to be reincarnated, but one must not enter the Taoist path, let alone the Taiqing and Kunlun major lineages.

This was originally a tacit understanding between the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable, the Jade Void Heavenly Venerable, and the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha, but he broke the rules.

The Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable would naturally not stand idly by.

If you dare to extend your claws, you will inevitably have your hands chopped off.

At this moment, Guanyin Bodhisattva departed into the distance, and the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable glanced at Wu Tian.

His gaze fell upon the great sun within its belly, and the puppy within that sun.

The ancient arrow that shot the sun seemed to have a terrifying restraint on the Dharma form of the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha, causing his injuries to worsen.

"Since you have made your decision, you will still be my Taiqing Daozi."

"Do not let anger arise in your heart."

"Otherwise, it will be harmful and of no benefit to you."

The Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable spoke, but only Wu Tian could hear it. His voice went straight into the soul, shook the five internal organs, and moved the mind.

"The true form of the Great Sun Tathagata in this world is related to the ancient primordial god and demon, the Great Sun Golden Crow. It is said that the establishment of the Heavenly Court is closely related to the Golden Crow."

"After his reincarnation, he cultivated the appearance of the Great Sun and wanted to use this karma to take control of the Heavenly Court."

"The ancient arrow that shoots the sun in your hand is a powerful artifact of the Fire God Palace. It is related to an ancient secret and is deeply entangled with the Great Sun Tathagata."

"You killed his incarnation with this arrow and then devoured his flesh and blood. This is karma, and there will be reckoning in the future."

"Thirteen hundred years later, the Great Sun Tathagata returned."

"If you enter the Heavenly Court, you will surely face a calamity."

"Do not enter the Heavenly Court unless you are absolutely certain you can save your life."

The Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable sat cross-legged in the Golden Palace, his figure majestic, sacred, and ancient, his brilliant and dazzling light filling the space between heaven and earth, making people dare not look directly at him.

Wu Tian listened to what he said silently, without being surprised.

He had previously guessed that the Heavenly Capital Taoist wanted to cultivate him as a pawn to deal with the Great Sun Tathagata; otherwise, there would be no way he would have elevated a demon to the position of sect leader.

If you want to take something, you must first give something.

This is a very simple principle.

Not to mention that after what happened with Bai Yaochen, not only will the Great Sun Tathagata not let him go, but if given the chance, he will definitely make this person pay a bloody price.

To avenge being forced to swallow my own child today!
This hatred is irreconcilable.

As for the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable...

Wu Tian didn't think about it, nor did he hate it. Under this person's nose, his impotent rage was futile.

If one is strong enough, even celestial beings and Buddhas must bow their heads before him; if one is not strong enough, what good is barking like a mad dog?
The Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable gazed at Wu Tian, ​​showing a certain degree of respect to this naturally auspicious being connected to the destiny of the Taiqing Dao lineage.

"I will set about separating the heavens and the human world. As long as I am in the heavenly court, it will be difficult for the Great Sun Tathagata to descend to the mortal world."

"However, I have already foreseen that even if his Dharma form is destroyed, other Dharma forms will still enter the world. After the Northwest War ends, his Dharma form will open up the sacred mountain in the Northwest and establish the Great Thunderclap Temple."

"The master of the Great Thunderclap Temple on Mount Ling is your enemy in the mortal realm."

"If one ascends to the Heavenly Court, one will have to face the Great Sun Tathagata."

“Although I wish to protect you, you are capable of killing people as easily as crushing ants. I cannot protect you at all times unless you are willing to stay by my side as a servant. In that case, I can ensure your safety for the rest of your life.”

"That's all I have to say, now I'm leaving."

"You take care of yourself!"

After saying this, the golden palace and jade emperor image of the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable gradually disappeared in the sky, leaving only 30,000 miles of crimson energy that shot straight to the Heavenly Court before returning to the Great Crimson Heaven.

Only the Heavenly Capital Taoist remained, treading on the void.

He looked at Wu Tian and sighed softly.

"Foolish child, do you resent me? Do you hate me?" (End of Chapter)