Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

Mount Qiyun stretches for 800 li from east to west, with 72 peaks that interlock like jagged teeth, piercing the clouds. The main peak is as high as 1,800 zhang, and the upper half of the mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, making it difficult for ordinary birds to fly over.

At this moment, three hundred miles away from Qiyun Mountain, a grand procession was slowly approaching Qiyun Mountain.

Lady Zhurong's chariot, like a celestial palace, hovered in mid-air, accompanied by over ten thousand cultivators, blotting out the sky and swallowing up thousands of miles. The scene was so magnificent it was breathtaking.

Banners fluttered like a surging forest, war drums roared like thunder rolling across the sky, iron cavalry pounded the air, stirring up thousands of waves of air, and the roars of savage beasts shook the eight directions and six realms.

Looking around, the sky was filled with countless cultivators.

At the forefront were three thousand Kui Mulang riders. These wolves were entirely bluish-gray, eight feet tall at the shoulders, with fangs bared like sharp blades, and eyes gleaming with a ferocious light like ghostly flames. The riders wore uniform wolf-head heavy armor, the plates gleaming coldly in the moonlight, and held three-zhang-long spears, their tips flashing with a cold light.

They formed battle formations, the howls of wolves rising and falling, their killing intent solidifying into a blood-red mist that dyed half the sky dark red.

But what is most unsettling are the primordial spirits who follow Lady Zhurong's chariot. Their bodies are protected by magical light, and they weave together all sorts of supernatural phenomena.

The auras of these Nascent Soul cultivators merged into one, creating a terrifying and earth-shattering aura. Just by standing there, they caused the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a hundred miles to become chaotic. Wild beasts in the mountains and forests below fled in terror, birds disappeared, and even the chirping of insects vanished.

This is the foundation of the six great families; when they do not move, they are swift and decisive, their power overwhelming and their influence unstoppable.

Iron cavalry pounded the air, savage beasts roared, and banners fluttered amidst the thousands of troops.

This was no longer a wedding procession; it was clearly a massive army, its terrifying aura sweeping across all directions.

An overwhelming killing intent spread like a tangible force, enveloping the entire Qiyun Mountain Range in a tense atmosphere as if a storm was brewing.

Not far from the honor guard, on a mountain peak in a branch of Qiyun Mountain, Wu Tian and Lu Nanxi stood side by side, gazing at the earth-shattering scene.

Lu Nanxi's pale yellow skirt fluttered gently in the night breeze, and a few strands of hair were blown into disarray and clung to her cheeks.

"The six great families have mobilized far too many people this time, almost all of them. Moreover, people keep joining them along the way. With such a force, even a rogue immortal would be crushed to death."

Wu Tian wore black armor and a black cloak. He fully activated his Thousand-Mile Vision talent, and golden light flowed like flames deep in his pupils. His gaze pierced through the night, scanning the military formations of the six great families hundreds of miles away.

"This commotion is too big. It doesn't look like an ambush to me. It looks more like they're afraid others won't know they're here."

What exactly are these people up to?

Lu Nanxi was speechless. There were some things she simply couldn't say, and at this moment, she could only remain silent.

Wu Tian immediately understood. After a moment's thought, he said, "Now that the old thief Yu Yang is dead, both of the Li family's Nascent Soul True Persons have been summoned here."

"Once this attack on Bai Qian is over, as long as there are any Nascent Soul Realm cultivators still alive in the Li family, they will definitely take the opportunity to attack the Lu family."

"Now that the Lu family no longer has its ancestor with a primordial spirit in charge, it will probably be completely devoured by the Li family, skin and bones."

"There's no point in you staying here any longer. You should return to the Lu family as soon as possible, take control of the family now that the old scoundrel Yu Yang is dead, and prepare in advance to deal with the Li family."

Lu Nanxi's gaze fell on his face: "You're coming back with me."

Wu Tian shook his head: "I can't leave. Now almost all the power of the Southern Border families has gathered here, and it even involves a demon immortal like Bai Qian. I'm afraid more people will be drawn into this later."

"We need to know the outcome of such a big event as soon as possible so that we can respond in a timely manner."

"Not to mention the Li family, I have to keep a close eye on them."

Lu Nanxi frowned: "It's too dangerous for you to be here alone. There are more than forty Nascent Soul True Persons from the six great families, and two Loose Immortals are also stationed here."

"When the war breaks out, it will be earth-shattering. With your cultivation level, if you get involved, I'm afraid..."

"Don't worry, I'm not that stupid," Wu Tian smiled slightly. "I'll just observe from a distance and won't go near the danger zone. I'll leave as soon as things are settled."

Lu Nanxi stared at him for a long time, hesitating to speak, before finally sighing, "Lu Ding, I don't know what you're hiding from me."

"But I can sense that you are very concerned about the matter of the six major families besieging Bai Qian."

Do you know Bai Qian?

Women are the most perceptive, especially when two people share a bed and are intimately connected; a man's thoughts cannot be hidden from her.

Wu Tian remained silent for a long time before sighing, "We did have some interaction in the past, but there are some things I can't tell you right now. When the time is right, I won't hide it from you."

Lu Nanxi turned her face away, no longer looking at him. "Is that woman that important? So important that you'd risk your life for her?"

Wu Tian opened his mouth as if to say something, but Lu Nanxi simply turned her back and threw an ancient seal at him. "This is the Burning Heaven Ancient Seal. It was refined by our family's elders using their own bloodline and supernatural powers. If you encounter danger, throwing it out can at least hold off a Nascent Soul True Person for a moment."

"I can't stop you... You... You'd better watch yourself!"

"Also, if things don't look good, leave immediately. Don't be reckless."

Wu Tianxia subconsciously took the ancient seal and looked at Lu Nanxi's somewhat frail figure in the wind. He felt a mix of emotions.

"Nan Xi..."

"Live well, I'll wait for you to come back." Lu Nanxi took a deep breath, then turned into a streak of crimson light and sped off towards Tonghai County.

Wu Tian stared in the direction she had left until the light of her escape disappeared completely before slowly turning his gaze away.

"That silly woman..."

He looked at the ancient seal in his hand and knew that it must be something she used to save her life. Back then, Lu Jiuchuan and Ancestor Yuyang had pressured her so much, but she hadn't been willing to use it. Now, however, she had taken it out without hesitation for him.

After standing there for a long time, he sighed, glanced at the direction of Qiyun Mountain, and then moved like a ghost, gliding down from the mountaintop and stealthily heading towards Fengxian County.

Once he transforms into Huodou and attracts the Golden-Winged Roc, he will have to switch bloodlines to escape.

The Lu family's status is too conspicuous in this situation, and their connection with Lady Zhurong is also inappropriate.

Therefore, after careful consideration, he decided to continue practicing the Bai family's true methods.

Not far from the Qiyun Mountains is the county seat of Fengxian County, which is also the ancestral home of the Bai family. Many Bai family disciples gather there, so obtaining the Bai family's "Twenty-Four Phases of the Wind Mother Blade" will not be too difficult.

After all, the true methods of aristocratic families have always been practiced only by those with the bloodline of the family, so the guards against the true methods are not strict and there is no fear of them leaking out.

He needs a new identity to escape after transforming into Huodou, and the identity of a Bai family disciple is a good choice.

"I wonder if, after cultivating the Bai family's true techniques and obtaining the Wind Mother's bloodline through the system, I'll turn into a woman?"

In fact, it would have been more troublesome for him if he hadn't become a woman, because the Bai family bloodline has always been passed down only by women.

As a man who has obtained the bloodline of the Wind Mother, if the Bai family finds out, it will likely attract the attention of countless people.

Wu Tian pondered as he went, but his movements were swift, and he soon approached the county town.

An hour later, the city of Fengxian came into view in the distance.

It was a colossal city nestled amidst mountains, its walls stretching for thirty miles, with four gates, each five zhang high and covered in thick red copper. This was the ancestral home of the Bai family, Fengxian County.

The Bai family has been operating here for a thousand years, and has long since turned the entire city into an impregnable fortress.

Wu Tian entered the city gate without attracting anyone's attention. After all, he was just a mere cultivator, nothing special in this county city.

He walked along the wide streets, wide enough for eight horses to ride abreast, paved with neat bluestone slabs. On both sides of the streets were various shops and residences, all with a unified architectural style: white walls, blue tiles, and upturned eaves.

It was nearly dusk, and the number of pedestrians on the street was gradually decreasing. Some restaurants had even turned on their lights, and the sounds of string and wind instruments and clamor could be faintly heard.

Wu Tian walked through the streets, his eyes scanning his surroundings.

He needed to find a member of a collateral branch of the Bai family, preferably someone who lived alone in a relatively secluded place, so that even if some commotion was caused, it wouldn't alert others.

Under the watchful eye of a clairvoyant,

His extraordinary ability to see far and wide came into play once again.

His gaze pierced through the walls, sweeping across the houses.

The target was quickly identified.

In the southeastern part of the inner city, which is the residence of the collateral branches of the Bai family, no one other than the Bai family members is allowed to stay for long, let alone spend the night, except for the Bai family's servants and maids.

Aside from the ancestral home where the direct descendants of the Bai family reside, this is the place where the most Bai family disciples gather.

Wu Tian set his sights on a mansion that covered about five acres, surrounded by white walls that were three zhang high and covered with blue glazed tiles.

The vermilion gate was tightly closed, and a plaque hung above it with the two gilded characters "Jingqiu".

Clearly, the owner of this mansion is quite a figure of status among the Bai family disciples.

Through the wall, Wu Tian could see the well-arranged buildings inside the mansion.

The front yard has an artificial hill and a pond, in which koi carp are raised; several ancient pine trees are planted in the central courtyard, their branches strong and vigorous; the back yard has three courtyards with carved beams and painted rafters, quite impressive.

At this moment, the lights are on in the main house in the backyard.

Wu Tian activated his Thousand-Mile Eye, his gaze penetrating the walls to see the scene inside the main house.

It was a spacious bedroom with a carpeted floor. By the window stood a rosewood desk, upon which were placed the Four Treasures of the Study (writing brush, ink stick, inkstone, and paper) and several jade scrolls. Beside the desk was a display shelf, filled with various rare and precious objects.

Inside the bedroom, there was a large, carved bed with curtains hanging down, where a woman was meditating.

The woman appeared to be in her early twenties, wearing a long dress with delicate cloud patterns embroidered on the hem, and a light blue gauze overlay. The gauze was as thin as mist, and the inner dress could be vaguely seen through it.

She had delicate features, not stunningly beautiful, but with a touch of heroism in her eyes and brows, a straight nose, and thin, rosy lips.

She sat cross-legged, her hands forming a mudra on her knees, surrounded by a faint blue light.

"She is the Bai family's collateral branch at the Refinement Realm."

Wu Tian covered his face with a black cloth, used his magic to shrink his body to the size of a child, and then flashed across the street like a ghost, silently landing on the wall of the mansion.

He completely concealed his aura and drifted into the mansion like a feather, without triggering any restrictions.

After landing, he hid in the shadow of the artificial hill and then began to move quickly. With his ability to see far and wide, all the servants, maids and guards in the mansion seemed to be non-existent to him.

We quietly passed through the courtyard and arrived at the main house in the backyard.

It wasn't until he barged into the house that the woman, who was meditating with her eyes closed, realized something and suddenly opened her eyes.

"who is it?"

But it's too late.

Wu Tian's figure swept into the room like the wind, his speed reaching its limit. Before the woman could react, his right hand shot out like lightning, instantly grabbing her throat.

"Don't move, don't make a sound," Wu Tian said in an icy voice. "Or you'll die."

The woman froze. "You...who are you?"

Her voice trembled, but she forced herself to remain calm. "This is the inner city of the Bai family. I am a member of the Bai family. If you dare to commit violence here, the Bai family will not let you off!"

Wu Tian sneered, applying slight pressure with his hand: "Stop talking nonsense. Now that I've made my move, why would I be afraid of the Bai family?"

The woman suddenly had difficulty breathing, her face turned red, and her eyes showed even greater terror.

"I ask, you answer." Wu Tian's pupils gleamed coldly in the night. "Dare to lie, and you'll die immediately."

The woman nodded with difficulty.

Wu Tian loosened his grip slightly to allow her to speak, but still held her by the throat.

"What's your name? What's your status in the Bai family?" Wu Tian asked, his voice devoid of any emotion.

“Bai… Bai Jingqiu,” the woman gasped, her voice trembling, “a member of the Bai family’s collateral branch, currently the general manager of three streets in the southern district of Fengxian County, responsible for managing twelve shops including herbal medicine shops, restaurants, and inns…”

Wu Tian nodded slightly. Sure enough, those from collateral branches who could live in such a mansion must hold real positions in the family.

“Very good.” Wu Tian continued to ask, “I need the incantation for the Bai family’s martial arts technique, ‘The Twenty-Four Phases of the Wind Mother’, to be recited word for word.”

Bai Jingqiu's pupils contracted, her eyes flashing with doubt and confusion: "You...you want the Bai family's martial arts techniques?"

"Stop talking nonsense." Wu Tian tightened his grip, almost suffocating her. "Will you talk or not?"

A struggle flashed in Bai Jingqiu's eyes. The family's martial arts techniques could not be revealed casually. If they were to get out, she would probably be in deep trouble.

With her throat constricted and her life hanging by a thread, she couldn't care less about anything else.

"I...I'll tell you," she stammered, her voice trembling, "but even if you get the cultivation technique, it's useless. Without the Bai family bloodline, you simply can't cultivate it..."

"That's none of your business," Wu Tian said coldly. "Let's begin."

Bai Jingqiu gritted her teeth and began reciting the incantation of the "Twenty-Four Phases of the Wind Mother's Knife": "The twenty-four phases of the Wind Mother take the changes of wind in heaven and earth, the twenty-four solar terms... The first phase, the Spring Equinox Knife, the Qi flows through the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin, turns to the Shaoshang acupoint, the true essence is like a spring breeze caressing the face, gentle yet penetrating everywhere..."

She recited slowly, still plotting how to escape.

Wu Tian closed his eyes and listened intently, focusing his mind on the system panel.

[Technique information detected... "The Twenty-Four Phases of the Wind Mother's Blade" (fragment)... Entering...]

Lines of text appeared on the system panel, which were the incantations Bai Jingqiu had been reciting. (End of Chapter)