Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

Although Lu Nanxi was sore all over, she forced herself to get up and personally prepared hot water for Wu Tian's bath, wiped his body, and then brought out a brand new set of dark blue embroidered with dark gold cloud patterns. She carefully dressed him and tied his hair up with a crown.

When she finally tied the jade belt around his waist and looked up, she saw her husband standing tall and handsome in the dim morning light. A faint gold mark shone between his brows, exuding mystery and majesty in his heroic spirit, as if a god had descended to earth.

Her heart was filled with both pride and bitterness; could this be considered as personally giving her man to another woman?

She knew very well that even if they allied with Zhu Rong, her husband and that old hag would still have a relationship.

That bitch has been lusting after her man for a long time.

What a bitch!
Wu Tian pulled her into his arms, kissed her eyebrows and eyes, and said softly, "Be good, wait for me at home. I'll be back soon."

Lu Nanxi nodded vigorously, buried her face in his chest, took a deep breath, and when she looked up again, she had a smile on her face: "I'll wait for you. Take care on your journey."

Wu Tian said no more, lowered his head and planted a deep kiss on her lips, then released her.

He walked out of Qingyi Courtyard, where Yunzhu was already waiting respectfully outside.

Without further ado, Wu Tian waved his sleeve, and a pale golden light swirled up the cloud pearl. He took a step forward, and golden light spread beneath his feet, transforming into a solid golden rainbow that pierced through the morning mist, pointing directly southwest to the location of Kunming Pool.

"gone."

Before the words were finished, a golden rainbow shot into the sky, carrying the two of them, and disappeared into the horizon of Wuling County in an instant, leaving only a gradually fading brilliant trail and a slender figure leaning against the door, gazing into the distance, never leaving for a long time.

A pale golden rainbow swept across the vast mountains and rivers of southern Xinjiang, faster than lightning, yet remarkably steady.

Enveloped in the light, Yunzhu felt the scenery before her eyes blur and lengthen, and the wind howled in her ears but was not fierce. She felt even more awe for the strength of this newly promoted primordial spirit of the Lu family.

At this moment, Wu Tian displayed an extremely terrifying speed, but his control over the escape light was also extremely exquisite. This was completely unlike a cultivator who had just broken through to the Nascent Soul stage.

In just half a day, the moisture in front suddenly became abundant, and a vast, boundless lake came into view. Islands were scattered throughout the lake, and on the largest island in the center, palaces and pavilions were built against the mountains and beside the water, with flying eaves and brackets flowing with the glow of the sun.

This is the core of the ancestral land of the Zhurong clan—Kunming Pool Chongming Palace.

Jin Hong landed on a platform on the outskirts of the island, reserved for VIPs.

Several elite guards clad in black armor were already waiting there. Upon seeing Wu Tian and Yun Zhu, they all bowed respectfully, saying, "Welcome, Grand Commander Lu." Their attitude was extremely respectful, clearly indicating that they had received strict orders.

Yunzhu led the way, guiding Wu Tian through layers of restricted corridors towards a higher mountain peak at the back of the island. The route was heavily guarded, with numerous array formations, and the atmosphere was even more solemn and tense than during the last wedding banquet.

Finally, they reached the summit.

A vast platform has been created here, with the ground paved with warm jade and engraved with countless intricate incantations, forming a huge altar.

The entire altar was nine feet tall, and its entire body was as red as blood, as if blood-red flames were burning fiercely. This was the forbidden place of Zhu Rong – the Fire Worship Platform.

At this moment, a slender and graceful figure sat alone in the center of the fire-worshiping altar.

It was Lady Zhurong.

Wu Tian looked up and saw a woman who was completely different from the beautiful and domineering fairy he had met last time.

Hearing footsteps, Lady Zhurong slowly opened her eyes, her gaze falling on Wu Tian. When her eyes fell on the pale golden divine pillar mark between Wu Tian's brows, which shimmered with golden light, her phoenix eyes widened suddenly.

"You..." Her voice was a little hoarse, "You actually awakened the Kuafu True Bloodline that the Lu family had been without for nearly a thousand years...and even refined...a divine and demonic totem?"

Her tone was filled with disbelief.

As the head of the ancient Zhurong clan, she understood far more than ordinary people what the "divine totem" and "divine seal" meant. They were the marks of the descendants of ancient gods and demons, symbols of bloodlines returning to an extremely high level, and their potential and status were far beyond that of ordinary family bloodline cultivators.

Wu Tian stepped onto the fire-worshiping platform and stopped a few feet in front of her. He did not respond to her surprise, but instead frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over her pale face and unsteady aura. He asked in a deep voice, "Madam's injuries... are they really that serious?"

Upon hearing this, Lady Zhurong's surprise slowly faded, replaced by a bitter and helpless expression.

She coughed softly, adjusted her posture with some difficulty, and said with a wry smile, "The seal of the Fire God... how could it be easily defeated? My Dharma form was defeated head-on, and I was only able to escape with my life thanks to the protection of my ancestors."

Lady Zhurong glanced at Yunzhu, who was standing to the side, and ordered, "Pass down the order: no one is to approach without my permission."

"Yes." Yunzhu accepted the order, bowed to Wu Tian again, then turned around and left along the way she came with light and quick steps, her figure quickly disappearing behind layers of restrictions.

On the fire-worshiping platform, only Wu Tian and Lady Zhurong remained at this moment.

A mountain breeze swept across the altar, blowing Zhu Rong's unbound black hair and wide, dark blue sleeves, making her figure appear even more slender.

She stared intently at Wu Tian and said bluntly, "My Dharma form was shattered and my Dao foundation was shaken. Although I barely managed to save my life, recovery is... as difficult as ascending to heaven. Ordinary healing pills and rare treasures are no match for me."

Wu Tian listened quietly without interrupting.

Lady Zhurong looked at him and continued, "I have made up my mind to take a risk and first stabilize my current injuries to prevent them from worsening. Then I will use the supreme secret technique of my Zhurong clan, which is inherited from the ancient fire god, to reshape my true form."

"Rebuild your true form?" Wu Tian raised an eyebrow.

"Indeed." Lady Zhurong nodded, a glimmer of light appearing in her eyes. "This method can shed the old body, burn away chronic diseases, and give birth to new life from destruction."

"If I succeed, all my hidden injuries and hidden dangers will be completely eliminated, and my bloodline may even become purer due to the tempering of the Nirvana Fire. But..."

Her tone turned somber. "Using this technique is extremely dangerous and will come at a great cost. I will lose all my cultivation and be reduced to the state of a newborn child. Although my soul and memories will remain, my body and strength will need to be cultivated from scratch."

"Most importantly, the first three months after Nirvana are my most vulnerable period. I am almost powerless to protect myself, not much stronger than an ordinary infant, and my aura cannot be completely concealed."

She raised her eyes and looked directly at Wu Tian, ​​her gaze complex: "For these three months, we need an absolutely reliable protector who will stay by our side at all times to defend against all possible external threats and internal risks."

Wu Tian immediately understood the true meaning behind her earlier words about always being by his side in the incantation, and couldn't help but ask, "Why me? The Zhu Rong clan has many members and countless experts. Wouldn't it be more convenient for them to protect the Dharma?"

Lady Zhurong's lips curled into a mocking and cold smile: "Clan members? Precisely because they are clan members, they are even more dangerous."

"After my rebirth, my bloodline is pure, but I have no power. For some ambitious clansmen, if they can use a secret method to devour and refine me within those three months, they will have a very high chance of seizing the essence of the Fire God's bloodline within me, causing their own bloodline to transform." "After using the secret method, I will be more precious to them than any elixir."

Her words were tinged with indifference; as the head of the family, she knew better than anyone the cruel infighting within powerful clans.

"The reason I chose to believe you," Lady Zhurong's gaze returned to Wu Tian's face, becoming deep and serious, "is not only because you possess a special destiny, and because you once cultivated with me, our auras merging, and you can help me stabilize the Nirvana Fire when protecting me."

"Furthermore, I once cultivated a special supernatural power in my early years. This power can sense good and bad fortune in the dark and pinpoint the key person or thing that is most deeply connected with my own fortune or misfortune."

"When I decided to reshape my true form, I used my supernatural powers to calculate good and bad fortune, and discovered that I would be in danger of perishing at that time. The only key to surviving this calamity is you, Lu Ding."

“You are the key to whether I can survive this ordeal. I believe in this supernatural power, and I also believe in…” She paused, “my own judgment.”

Wu Tian remained silent for a moment. He sensed the sincerity and weight of the entrustment in Lady Zhurong's words, and he weighed the pros and cons.

The three-month protection period may seem time-consuming, but if it can secure a stable alliance with the Zhu Rong clan, or even a future ally who can advance further after recovery, the benefits to the Lu family far outweigh the drawbacks.

Moreover, Lady Zhurong spoke frankly about the advantages and disadvantages, exposing her greatest weakness, which showed her great sincerity.

As for the potential dangers, his strength will surely increase significantly again in three months. Even if he can't protect Lady Zhurong then, saving his life will not be difficult.

"Okay." Wu Tian finally nodded, his voice steady. "However, I'm not entirely sure about this matter. I can only promise to do my best."

Upon hearing this, Lady Zhurong's pale face finally showed a genuine, relieved smile, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and her whole demeanor softened.

"That's enough, thank you."

She spoke softly, and the two words sounded particularly solemn coming from her mouth.

The most important matter of entrustment was settled, and the atmosphere eased considerably.

Wu Tian spoke up, "I came here to find Madam, and there is something I want to discuss with her."

Lady Zhurong said, "I entrust my life and death to you. Just tell me what's on your mind."

Wu Tian's expression was solemn as he said in a deep voice, "Since Madam has entrusted me with such sincerity, I, Lu, should also reciprocate with the same sincerity."

"Since I have agreed to protect the Dharma, I will do my best. However, the situation in the Southern Frontier is becoming increasingly chaotic. I wish to have the Lu family and the Zhu Rong clan form an alliance, and if possible, add the Bai family as well, so that the three families can join forces to deal with the current crisis. I wonder what Madam thinks?"

Before he could finish speaking, Lady Zhurong waved her hand and said decisively, "An alliance is certainly possible. I have entrusted my life to you now, so it is only right for the Zhurong clan to form an alliance with the Lu family."

"I will give instructions on the specific details later, and the clan elders will fully cooperate. They will not dare to make things difficult for us."

Her quick agreement saved Wu Tian a lot of trouble.

"However," Lady Zhurong changed the subject, "the reason I am so eager, even risking my life to reshape my true form, is not only because my injuries are difficult to heal, but also because the Southern Frontier... is about to undergo a great change, and there is no time for me to slowly heal."

"Oh? What do you mean by that, Madam?" Wu Tian's eyes narrowed slightly.

Lady Zhurong took a deep breath and slowly said, "I have received news that the Dragon Palace of the East Sea has long coveted the water system and resources of the Southern Frontier. In the past, they were wary of the Phoenix lineage and the Great Sage Kong Lingxuan of the Demon Clan and dared not make any rash moves."

"Now the Ten Thousand Mountains have changed hands, and the human forces in the Southern Frontier have withered away, without even a single True Immortal. According to my secret report, the Dragon Palace of the East Sea has dispatched its Third Prince, Moang, from the East Sea. He will probably land in Tonghai County soon."

"Besides the dragon race, there are also the Buddhist and Taoist sects."

She continued, "Although the battle on the Northwest Demon God Path battlefield is currently raging and the situation is extremely fierce, even so, the Buddhist and Taoist sects will never sit idly by and watch the three southern border states, along with the Hundred Thousand Mountains, fall completely into the hands of the demon race."

"Our Zhurong clan has discovered that both Buddhist and Taoist sects have received imperial decrees to withdraw from the Northwest battlefield and move south to establish new Taoist centers."

Upon hearing this, Wu Tian frowned. The foundations of Buddhism and Taoism were too profound. Even Kong Lingxuan, who was once invincible, was forced to remain in the Undying Palace for a thousand years.

The simultaneous actions of both Buddhism and Taoism are no small matter, not to mention the Dragon Palace, which has stood since ancient times and has always occupied the East Sea.

"Which two sects are about to head south?" he pressed.

"The Taoist sect is the Tianhe Sword Sect of the Kunlun lineage, which uses the supreme swordsmanship to communicate with the Azure Heaven and the Milky Way, and its killing is astonishing; the Buddhist sect is the Longxiang Temple, whose lineage cultivates the Longxiang Prajna supernatural power, emphasizing both physical supernatural power and Buddhist teachings."

"Both of these families have Loose Immortals presiding over them, and each has more than one Nascent Soul True Person. They are in no way inferior to my Zhu Rong Clan, and may even be superior."

"I heard that these two sects made great contributions on the battlefield of the Northwest Demon God Path, but suffered heavy losses, with even some rogue immortals falling in their ranks. That's why they were able to withdraw when the battle was raging in the Northwest."

"If they come, they will not cause any small trouble. It's easy to invite a god, but hard to send him away!"

Wu Tian was shocked. He had seen the names of the Tianhe Sword Sect and the Longxiang Temple in the Taiqing Temple's records. Both were powerful sects with a long history and strong strength.

If they bring the murderous aura of the Northwest battlefield southward, they will be no easy opponents.

“Besides Buddhism, Taoism, and the Dragon Clan, the Southern Frontier has also been secretly unsettled recently.” Lady Zhurong’s voice was even deeper. “The ancient Kui Mu Star Lord’s Wave Moon Cave briefly appeared in the world because of Cao Tiangang.”

"Although he quickly disappeared again, during this time the Fire God Lord has been locking onto the location of the Wave Moon Cave, and is getting closer and closer."

"This has already attracted the attention of many reclusive old monsters and evil sect giants. There have been rumors in the Southern Frontier for some time that if enough Cao family disciples who possess the bloodline of the Kui Mu Star Lord can be sacrificed, it might be possible to forcibly pry open a crack in the entrance to the Wave Moon Cave..."

"The Cao family is now guilty of possessing a treasure, becoming a key and a sacrifice in the eyes of many. I'm afraid they are not far from the disaster of extermination."

"Even other aristocratic families like ours will be affected..."

Wu Tian frowned as he listened. The East Sea Dragon Palace, major Buddhist and Taoist sects, and ancient relics coveting the Star Lord's cave...

After the siege of Qiyun Mountain and the turmoil in the Ten Thousand Mountains, the land of southern Xinjiang has not only failed to find peace, but has instead attracted more and fiercer wolves to surround it.

The fact that the Lu family was almost completely unaware of such turbulent undercurrents reveals the weakness of their intelligence network and the shallowness of their foundation, which is truly alarming. (End of Chapter)