Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

When Bai Jingqiu carried the third layer, a cold glint flashed in Wu Tian's eyes.

"Are you kidding me?"

Bai Jingqiu trembled, her face turning deathly pale: "I...I didn't..."

Wu Tian sneered, then suddenly tightened his grip, almost suffocating her: "Your incantation for that technique was wrong just now, are you looking for death?"

Bai Jingqiu panicked completely.

She did indeed tamper with the formula, adding several errors and omissions.

She assumed the other party was unfamiliar with the Bai family's martial arts and wouldn't be able to detect it.

Unexpectedly, Wu Tian had a system panel. Once the cultivation technique was entered, if there were any errors or omissions, the system would immediately prompt that it could not be cultivated.

"I...I remembered wrong..." Bai Jingqiu said hurriedly, her eyes filled with fear.

"You misremembered?" Wu Tian's eyes grew even colder. "It seems you really want to die."

"No...don't kill me!" Bai Jingqiu cried out in terror, tears streaming down her face. "I'll say it again! I promise I won't miss a single word! Please, don't kill me!"

Wu Tian loosened his grip slightly and said coldly, "This is your last chance. If you dare to try anything again, I'll crush your throat right now."

Bai Jingqiu dared not play any more tricks and honestly recited the complete incantation of the first six levels of the "Wind Mother Twenty-Four Phases Knife".

This time, the system panel successfully entered the data.

Ding! System notification: The first nine levels of the "Wind Mother Twenty-Four Phases Blade" have been successfully entered... You are now ready to cultivate...

Wu Tian felt a sense of certainty, but his expression remained cold: "Is there more? What about the subsequent cultivation techniques?"

“I…I only know the first nine levels,” Bai Jingqiu cried, tears streaming down her face. “I’m from a collateral branch, so I can only cultivate up to the first nine levels. The subsequent techniques can only be learned by direct descendants and collateral descendants who have made great contributions…I really don’t know…”

Wu Tian stared at her for a moment, making sure she wasn't lying, before letting go of her hand.

Bai Jingqiu collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, her chest heaving, her eyes filled with fear and lingering dread. She clutched her neck, where five purplish-blue finger marks remained.

Wu Tian ignored her and turned to leave.

But after taking two steps, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at Bai Jingqiu.

Bai Jingqiu trembled, thinking he was going to kill her to silence her, and shrank back in terror.

Wu Tian simply said calmly, "You'd better forget about today's events. The Bai family's cultivation techniques are inaccessible to others, and quite a few have been leaked outside. But if the family finds out that you're the one who revealed these techniques, you know the consequences..."

After saying that, he moved with lightning speed, disappearing from the main house like a ghost and vanishing into the night.

Bai Jingqiu collapsed to the ground, and it took her a long time to recover.

She shakily got up, walked to the window, and looked in the direction Wu Tian had left, her eyes filled with fear and confusion.

"Who exactly is he...? What does he want the Bai family's martial arts techniques for..."

She muttered to herself, but dared not delve deeper. She never wanted to experience that life-or-death feeling again.

……

After leaving the Bai residence, Wu Tian did not linger in Fengxian County. He went directly out of the city and headed towards Qiyun Mountain.

But he did not approach the battlefield; instead, he stopped in a wilderness far from Qiyun Mountain.

This is a desolate valley, overgrown with waist-high weeds, and uninhabited.

Wu Tian found a cliff face and sat down cross-legged.

He plans to cultivate the "Wind Mother Twenty-Four Phases Blade" here, condensing the Bai family bloodline. Once the great battle begins, he will be able to immediately switch to the Huo Dou bloodline and summon the Golden-Winged Roc.

After the matter is over, you can immediately switch to the Bai family bloodline, hide in the Bai family's territory, and leave.

The reason for choosing this place is that it is close enough to Qiyun Mountain so that we can observe the changes in the battle situation at any time, and it is also remote enough so that we will not be disturbed.

He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and focused his mind on the system panel.

[Should I practice the "Wind Mother Twenty-Four Phases Sword"?]

"Yes."

Wu Tian silently recited in his heart.

As the "Twenty-Four Phases of Wind and Wood" sword was used, the essence of wind in the world gathered, a faint blue light swirled around, and a cool and agile aura entered from between the eyebrows.

……

Just as Wu Tian was immersed in cultivating the Bai family's martial arts, deep in the Qiyun Mountains, the last rays of the setting sun were casting dappled light and shadow through the gaps in the steep mountain walls into a valley.

In the center of the canyon, a woman in white sat cross-legged. Her face was serene and beautiful, and her skin was like solidified white jade, glowing with a faint, lustrous sheen in the fading light of the day.

A long, pure white dress spread out on the ground, like layers of snow lotus blooming. A silver silk sash was tied around her waist, the sash forming an exquisite knot on her slender waist, the hanging tassels swaying gently in the wind.

Her long hair cascaded down to her waist like a silver waterfall, with a few strands falling on either side of her face, blown by the mountain breeze.

What's most striking are the two fluffy white dog ears on either side of her head, their tips covered in fine down, which are now trembling slightly.

Behind her, a fluffy white tail hung down naturally, its tip slightly curled. The fur was soft and thick, about three feet long, and it swayed gently with her breath, with a unique rhythm. When it swayed, it left faint silver streaks that disappeared in an instant.

This is Bai Qian, one of the eight great demon immortals in the world. She possesses the bloodline of the ancient Howling Celestial Dog and is a legendary being who can fight against loose immortals even as a demon king.

Her eyes were slightly closed, her breathing long and even. With each breath, the surrounding天地精气 (heaven and earth essence) fluctuated. Three feet in front of her, a fist-sized inner core floated in the void.

The inner elixir was crystal clear, with countless fine incantations flowing endlessly on its surface. The phenomena of the sun and moon revolving and yin and yang alternating could be vaguely seen, emanating a mysterious and unpredictable aura.

This is Bai Qian's inner core, the culmination of her 473 years of arduous cultivation, the essence of her entire cultivation.

At this moment, the inner core is rotating at a slow and steady speed, emitting a slight humming sound. With each rotation, it draws a faint trace of Yin energy from the void.

The malevolent energy, carrying a chilling and bone-corroding aura, seeped out from the cracks in the mountain walls surrounding the canyon, gathering into wisps of mist that surged toward the inner core.

"The inner core must be refined to perfection..."

Bai Qian pondered, "Otherwise, during the breakthrough, even the smallest flaw will be overwhelmed by the laws of heaven and earth, causing the inner core to explode on the spot and the soul to be scattered."

She knew all too well the dangers of breaking through to the Demon Saint level. Throughout history, there have been many beings who could fight against loose immortals while still being a Demon King, but very few who could break through to the Demon Saint level.

This place was a breakthrough point she deliberately chose. On the night of the full moon, when the yin energy is at its peak, it will naturally gather yin evil energy, forming the strange phenomenon of the celestial dog eating the moon.

By secluding oneself in this place, one can utilize the power of the terrain to break through to the realm of Demon Saint.

"Breaking through to the Demon Saint realm is ten times more difficult than breaking through to the Loose Immortal realm in the human race. It requires that one's bloodline, supernatural powers, cultivation level, and magical power be completely perfect."

Bai Qian felt the surging power of her bloodline within her body and looked up at the sky.

The sun had completely sunk behind the western mountains, and the twilight was as dark as ink, staining the sky.

A full moon was slowly rising, its cold, frost-like light spilling into the valley and gilding her white dress with a silvery glow.

Bai Qian could clearly sense that the Yin energy between heaven and earth was gathering. Under the moonlight, the mountain walls around the canyon were jagged like interlocking teeth, forming a natural magic array that gathered the Yin energy here.

The moonlight grew brighter, but the temperature in the canyon was dropping.

A thin layer of white frost had formed on the cliff face, and a chilly atmosphere filled the air.

When the Yin energy reaches its peak and interacts most intensely with the Yin energy of the earth's veins, that will be the best time for her to break through to the Demon Saint realm.

Bai Qian's white dog ears suddenly stood up, the tips of her ears trembled violently, and the downy hairs stood on end.

She sensed a vast and undisguised aura approaching from three hundred miles away, sweeping across the land.

It wasn't the aura of just one or two people, but rather the aura of thousands upon thousands mixed together, forming a vast torrent of energy. She could clearly hear distant howls shaking the heavens; wolf howls rose and fell, their killing intent soaring to the sky.

"That was quite a commotion..."

A cold expression appeared on Bai Qian's face, and moonlight flowed in her pupils, clearly reflecting the scene in the distance. Dozens of primordial spirit cultivators manifested their Dharma forms, and starlight, flames, wind and thunder, poisonous miasma... all sorts of strange phenomena intertwined, illuminating half of the sky.

"Are you making such a big fuss because you're afraid I won't find out?"

With the bloodline of the Celestial Hound, she has an innate and keen sense of danger.

Months ago, she sensed that a crisis was approaching.

However, the fact that the six great families came in such a grand manner is almost like child's play, and it's unclear what they're up to.

"However, it's not important..."

Bai Qian closed her eyes again, her mind sinking into her inner core.

She remained calm.

Because this time, the Black Mountain Demon will come.

She had no close relationship with the Black Mountain Demon, but Bai Long'er had done him a great favor.

When she went into seclusion to attempt to become a Demon Saint, the Black Mountain Demon learned of this and sent a message saying that he would protect her.

With the strength of the Black Mountain Demon, whose inner core condensed into the Tai Sui Star and whose star soared to the sixth heaven, his cultivation level was equivalent to that of the most outstanding True Immortal. There were only a handful of people in the entire Southern Border who could rival him.

With him protecting her, Bai Qian can safely go into seclusion.

However… thinking of the Black Mountain Demon, she couldn’t help but think of Bai Long’er…

That pervert, is he alright?!

On that day at Broken Dragon Cliff, the pain of losing her son was unbearable.

But after calming down, she realized that the lecherous dog couldn't have killed Yao Chen; he was definitely not the kind of beast that could devour its own offspring.

At that time, she was in too much pain; the grief of losing her son completely robbed her of her reason.

And...she also has to protect her daughter...

Now that several years have passed, how is he doing?

Over the years, she had tried to find Bai Long'er, but all sorts of rumors circulated outside.

Some say he's dead, others say he appeared in the Ten Thousand Mountains...

Bai Qian followed his trail and that's how she arrived in Southern Xinjiang.

This time, her seclusion to break through to the Demon Saint realm was extremely dangerous, and she had already entrusted her daughter to someone she could completely trust.

"I just don't know... if he'll come?"

The thought flashed through Bai Qian's mind. Recalling the scenes in Yuquan Cave that day, her heart was filled with unease. "He was betrayed and abandoned by everyone back then. How much pain he must have been in. And yet I still didn't believe him..."

"Bai Long'er, where are you now?!"

It took her a long time to calm herself down. "No matter what, I must break through to the Demon Saint level. Only then can I take revenge..."

She cleared her mind of distractions and focused her attention on her inner core.

Time passes little by little.

As night fell completely, stars gradually appeared in the sky, vying for brilliance with the bright moon.

at this time.

"boom!"

A deafening roar came from above Mount Qiyun.

That was not thunder, nor a landslide, but a resonance between heaven and earth caused by the arrival of some ancient and majestic being.

The sound carried the heavy texture of millions of rocks rubbing together, exploding deep within one's soul and making one's eardrums buzz.

Bai Qian suddenly looked up, her long silver hair flying in the wind.

Above the main peak of Qiyun Mountain, the night sky, which was originally filled with stars, suddenly became distorted and dimmed. The entire sky seemed to be pressed down by some invisible force, the light was swallowed up, and the space groaned under the weight.

A majestic, mountain-like silhouette slowly appeared in the night sky.

The phantom was initially only a hundred feet tall, but in the blink of an eye it expanded to a thousand feet, until it occupied most of the sky.

The outline of the phantom was vaguely discernible as a human figure, but the details were blurred. It exuded an extremely terrifying aura, as heavy as a mountain and as ancient as the earth.

The phantom's face was indistinct, yet it exuded an overwhelming and imposing majesty.

What's even more unsettling is that behind him, a star is slowly rotating, exuding an aura of decay, ruin, yet eternal and indestructible.

With each rotation, endless earth essence and netherworld evil energy converge from all directions.

“The Grand Duke Jupiter…” Bai Qian murmured, a look of shock flashing in her eyes.

Although she knew the Black Mountain Demon was very powerful, witnessing such power firsthand still exceeded her expectations.

The phantom seemed to be the embodiment of the planet Jupiter, and every move it made caused the mountains and rivers to resonate and the netherworld to tremble.

This is the Black Mountain Demon King, who has cultivated for two thousand years, created his own fighting techniques, and broke through in one day. He adorned the stars, his inner core condensed into the Tai Sui Star, and the star soared straight to the sixth heaven. His cultivation and strength are equivalent to the most top-level True Immortal, making him a demon giant!
Bai Qian stood up, bowed respectfully, and spoke in a clear, cool voice that drifted in the night breeze: "Senior Black Mountain has graced us with his presence. I, Bai Qian, have failed to greet you properly."

The Black Mountain Demon slowly lowered his head, his eyes fixed on the white-clad woman in the canyon. His voice was like the friction of rocks, deep and ancient, each word causing the earth to tremble slightly.

"I will protect you tonight, so you can focus on your breakthrough."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ten-thousand-foot-tall phantom solidified completely, transforming into a towering mountain giant, sitting cross-legged above the main peak of Qiyun Mountain.

The Black Mountain Demon's voice, like rolling thunder, resounded throughout the heavens and earth, reaching every corner within a radius of hundreds of miles: "Today, I, an old man, am here to protect the Dharma. Anyone with ill intentions who dares to set foot within three hundred miles of Qiyun Mountain..."

He paused, his eyes scanning the surroundings, and wherever his gaze fell, the void trembled.

Finally, he uttered the last word:

"die!"

The word "death" alone was filled with murderous intent.

The sound waves spread out as if they were real, turning into earth-yellow sound waves. Wherever they passed, the mountains and forests trembled, birds scattered in fright, and beasts prostrated themselves.

Within a radius of three hundred miles, all living beings—whether wild beasts, demons, or human cultivators—felt that chill that came from the depths of their souls.

That is absolute suppression on a life level.

Bai Qian stood in the canyon, feeling the overwhelming pressure, and felt slightly relieved. No matter what schemes those powerful families had, with the Black Mountain Demon there, they could buy her enough time.

"The time is almost up..."

She took a deep breath, formed a hand seal in front of her chest, and her ten fingers flew like lotus flowers, each finger glowing with a faint silver light, with tiny runes flowing at the fingertips.

She began to circulate her magic, preparing to break through to the realm of Demon Saint.

The dog ears on its head stood up, the tail behind its rump swayed gently, and its entire aura began to resonate with the Yin energy between heaven and earth.

The moonlight, as white as frost, bathed her, making her appear like a fairy from the moon palace. (End of Chapter)