Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

In the Fenghou Palace, the azure glow of the sunset was like a sea, and the twenty-four solar term wind pillars slowly rotated.

Bai Fengxian slowly opened her eyes, surrounded by strange phenomena.

Just then, a bolt of purple lightning tore through the sky and descended upon the palace with overwhelming force.

The lightning subsided, revealing a powerful and imposing divine general, standing over ten feet tall – none other than General Lei Gong.

He stood on the cloud path in front of the Fenghou Palace, and a fine electric net naturally appeared under his feet, spreading outwards for three zhang.

Within a three-zhang radius of General Lei Gong, the void itself distorted slightly due to the raging power of thunder. Fine arcs of electricity crackled and popped across the surface of his armor. Standing there, he was like a thunder god descending to earth, wielding divine punishment, his overwhelming aura causing ordinary immortals and gods to dare not look him in the eye.

At this moment, his eyes were fixed intently on the Feng Hou Palace.

"The Queen of Wind has finally returned to her position!"

He stood with his hands behind his back in front of the palace, quietly waiting for Feng Hou to fully awaken.

Throughout the Heavenly Court, countless immortals and gods were drawn by the commotion at Feng Hou Palace and rode their clouds to observe from the distant sea of ​​clouds.

An old immortal stroked his beard and laughed, young fairies whispered among themselves, divine generals stood by with their arms crossed, and Buddhas observed with their eyes closed. The Heavenly Court, which had been silent for a long time, finally had some excitement to watch again.

Bai Fengxian, in the Fenghou Palace, had a clear, moonlit gaze in her eyes as she looked out through the palace gates at the outside world.

She frowned slightly, slowly rose, and with each step she took, a circle of azure ripples naturally arose beneath her feet. With light, graceful steps, she walked out of the Fenghou Palace gate and stood on the steps in front of the palace, facing General Lei Gong on the Cloud Road.

As soon as she appeared, the gods and immortals watching from afar began to whisper among themselves.

"Is this the new Empress of the Wind Palace?"

"Her temperament is as cool and aloof as the moon, and as nimble as the wind; she truly deserves the title of Queen of the Wind."

"General Lei Gong has come in person; it seems he has designs on this Feng Hou!"

General Lei was also carefully observing Feng Hou at this moment.

The woman before him had skin as white as mutton-fat jade, with a faint bluish-green luster, as if moonlight were shining through jade, warm yet cool. Her long hair reached her waist, with specks of moonlight falling from the ends, turning into tiny whirlwinds and dissipating upon landing.

Her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, and her eyes were like autumn water reflecting the moon.

Her fairy robes moved without wind, fluttering and stirring up wisps of breeze, with moonlight falling in the wind.

Within a three-zhang radius around her, the winds of the four seasons shifted and evolved, revealing the mysteries of the cycle of time. Three feet above her head, a phantom of a bright moon floated, its light cascading down like a waterfall, enveloping her within it.

Upon seeing Bai Fengxian's true appearance, Lei Gong's eyes flashed with divine light, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.

He took three steps forward, stopped ten feet from the palace gate, clasped his hands together, and performed an ancient celestial ritual.

"I am the Thunder God of the Nine Heavens, appointed by the Jade Void Heavenly Venerable to oversee the punishments of the Thunder Department and to patrol the Three Realms for demons and evil spirits. Today, I sensed an unusual movement in the Palace of the Wind Queen, knowing that the Wind Queen has returned to her position, and have come to offer my congratulations!"

His voice was loud and clear like a bell, each word carrying majesty and power, exuding the demeanor befitting a celestial deity.

Bai Fengxian nodded slightly in return, her voice clear and cold like the wind singing under the moon: "I am grateful for General Lei Gong's personal visit. I have just returned to my immortal position, and I hope that you will forgive me if I have been impolite."

General Lei Gong smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with lightning: "Feng Hou, there's no need to be so modest. In ancient times, the four great gods of wind, rain, thunder, and lightning were all appointed by the Heavenly Court as righteous gods, namely the Wind God, the Rain Master, the Thunder God, and the Lightning Goddess."

"The four gods are of one spirit and share the same branches, jointly governing the weather of heaven and earth and regulating the cycle of the four seasons. They are an indispensable pillar of the Heavenly Court."

He paused, his gaze falling on Bai Fengxian, his tone tinged with reminiscence: "There is a beautiful story from ancient times, where the Thunder God married the Wind God, the Rain Master, and the Lightning Goddess. The four gods united in marriage, bringing harmony to wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, and blessing the three realms."

"At that time, the heavens and earth were clear and bright, the four seasons were in order, and all things grew. It was truly a blessing for the three realms."

Upon hearing this, some of the surrounding immortals and gods nodded in agreement, some seemed thoughtful, and some wore sneers on their faces...

General Lei's intention in saying this is quite obvious.

General Lei Gong continued, "In ancient times, Lei Gong and Feng Shen both attained enlightenment and were respectively revered as the Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder God and the Primordial Goddess of the Taiyin Wind Mother, suppressing the ancient times, and their fame has been passed down to this day."

His voice carried a hint of emotion, then his gaze returned to its burning intensity as he looked at Bai Fengxian: "Although I dare not compare myself to the ancient Heavenly Venerable, I have been diligent and conscientious in my duties since taking charge of the Thunder Department, and I have never dared to slack off in the slightest. Now that Feng Hou has returned to her position, it is truly a blessing for the Heavenly Court, and also a blessing for me."

At this point, General Lei Gong clasped his hands in a fist salute again, his tone sincere: "Feng Hou, you and I are both righteous gods of the Heavenly Court, in charge of the weather of heaven and earth."

"If we could form a marriage alliance, the harmony of wind and thunder would not only benefit both parties' cultivation but also align with the destiny in the unseen world. Perhaps we could even pursue the path of the ancient celestial beings and restore the prestige of the ancient gods. I wonder what the Empress Feng thinks?"

After these words were spoken, the immortals and gods watching from afar couldn't help but discuss among themselves. Many of them even sneered inwardly, disdainfully dismissing the Thunder God's words.

Bai Fengxian frowned even more. Although she was a woman, her true self was a man. How could she possibly marry Lei Gong?
Just as she was about to politely decline, she heard a rumbling sound from the horizon.

Everyone looked up and saw the sea of ​​clouds churning in the distance, with three thousand thunder soldiers marching in formation.

These lightning soldiers were all eight feet tall, dressed in silver lightning-patterned armor, wielding lightning spears and halberds, and surrounded by electric sparks.

Leading the procession were thirty-six Thunder Generals, all riding thunderous warhorses, their steeds treading on lightning, exuding an awe-inspiring presence. Furthermore, there was a thunder chariot pulled by a thunder dragon, its surface inlaid with thirty-six thunderous pearls, radiating a chilling aura of power.

Lei Bing and Lei Jiang arrived extremely quickly, and in the blink of an eye, they had already formed ranks on the cloud road in front of Feng Hou Palace.

Three thousand thunder soldiers shouted in unison:
"Congratulations, General, on your marriage to Feng Hou!"

"Wind and thunder in harmony, a match made in heaven!"

"We respectfully request that Feng Hou marry you!"

The roar was deafening, spreading far and wide. This was no celebration; it was clearly a show of force, a coercion to marry.

Bai Fengxian's expression turned cold.

The azure moonlight swirled faster around her, her twelve-layered fairy robes moved without wind, and the winds of the four seasons swirled around her, emitting mournful howls. She stared at General Lei, her eyes already filled with coldness.

This thunder god, though seemingly sincere, actually intends to intimidate people with his overwhelming power.

General Lei Gong seemed oblivious to Bai Fengxian's anger. Instead, he turned to the three thousand thunder soldiers and generals behind him and said, "My lords, you are all very kind. The return of Feng Hou is indeed a great joy for our Thunder Department. However, marriage requires mutual affection. Although I am interested, I must respect Feng Hou's wishes."

These words, seemingly reasonable, actually placed all the pressure on Bai Fengxian. Three thousand thunder soldiers had already arrived, and the gods of Heaven were watching. If she refused outright, she would be publicly humiliating the Thunder God and the Thunder Department.

The gods from all directions in Heaven were watching the show; some wore amused expressions, some shook their heads and sighed, and some gloated...

With the Wind Queen newly returned and her foundation not yet secure, and General Lei Gong using his power to intimidate others, this new Wind Queen is likely to face difficulties.

Bai Fengxian suppressed her anger, her voice still cold but carrying an undeniable firmness, "I appreciate General Lei Gong's kindness. However, I have just ascended to the immortal realm and still need to consolidate my cultivation, so I will not consider marriage for the time being."

"Furthermore, those who cultivate should prioritize the Great Dao; personal feelings are not something to worry about at this moment. General, please return."

The smile on General Lei Gong's face gradually faded. The lightning in his eyes suddenly intensified, and the vertical eye on his forehead suddenly opened. It was a pupil made entirely of lightning, with lightning tribulation incantations flashing deep within the pupil. Wherever his gaze fell, the void trembled slightly.

"Does Feng Hou think that I am not good enough for you?" General Lei Gong's voice deepened, each word carrying a thunderous pressure.

The power of lightning around him began to boil, the lightning patterns on the surface of his deep purple armor lit up, and the wind and lightning wings on his back slowly unfolded, with countless electric snakes running and exploding on the wings, making crackling sounds.

The thunder hammer in his left hand was slightly raised, and lightning began to gather on the tip of the hammer; the electric chisel in his right hand spun in his palm, and the tip of the chisel was ready to unleash a dazzling burst of lightning.

Three thousand thunder soldiers and generals stepped forward simultaneously, raising their thunder spears and halberds, their lightning flashes forming a vast net of thunder covering an area of ​​hundreds of feet in radius.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense!

The gods and immortals watching from afar retreated hastily, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire. Some timid fairies covered their faces, too afraid to look any longer.

Despite being in the center of the thunderous pressure, Bai Fengxian remained standing as steadfast as a pine tree.

The illusory image of the bright moon above her head shone brightly, its light cascading down like a waterfall, forming azure celestial light before her. The winds of the four seasons swirled rapidly around her, and three divine powers—the Spring Breeze Rain Blade, the Cloud and Rain Obscuring the Sky Blade, and the Autumn Wind and White Dew Blade—appeared and disappeared behind her.

How could she possibly submit to being forced into marriage?
At this critical moment, a clear shout suddenly came from the horizon:
"Thunder God! How majestic you are!"

A golden bolt of lightning streaked through the air, moving faster than thunder.

The lightning struck the ground and transformed into a graceful and elegant goddess.

This goddess looks to be in her early thirties, with a beautiful face and exquisite features, but her temperament is sharp and piercing.

She wore a golden palace gown, its surface naturally covered with intricate electric patterns, the hem of which trailed three zhang (approximately 10 meters) on the ground. On her head was a nine-phoenix crown, each of the nine golden phoenixes holding a precious pearl in its beak.

In her left hand she held a precious mirror, its smooth surface reflecting countless flashes of lightning; in her right hand she held a lightning whip, its body woven from countless fine electric chains, with a single point of golden lightning at the tip that was extremely dazzling.

The visitor was none other than the Golden Light Holy Mother, also revered as the Heavenly Lord of Lightning, in charge of the Lightning Palace, and one of the Four Divine Generals of Thunder, Wind, Rain, and Lightning.

The Golden Light Mother took a step forward and stood in front of Bai Fengxian, facing General Lei Gong directly.

With a gentle flick of her hand, the lightning whip traced a golden electric streak in the air, subtly dissipating three-tenths of the Thunder God General's thunderous pressure.

"Lei Gong, what do you mean by this?" The Golden Light Holy Mother's voice was as cold as lightning. "Feng Hou has just returned to her celestial position, and you are already leading a large army to force her into marriage. Is this something a righteous god of the Heavenly Court should do?"

When General Lei Gong saw the arrival of the Holy Mother Jin Guang, he frowned, but still refused to back down: "Jin Guang, in ancient times, the four great generals of wind, rain, thunder and lightning were of the same blood. Feng Hou was originally my destined wife."

"My coming to marry you is in accordance with the will of Heaven; how can you say I'm forcing you into marriage?"

"Absurd!" The Golden Light Mother scoffed. "Ancient times are ancient times, and the present is the present. Ten thousand years have passed, the Heavenly Court has been rebuilt, and everything has changed."

"Since Feng Hou is unwilling to marry, you should know when to leave. This kind of unreasonable argument and forcing someone into marriage is a disgrace to the Lei Department!"

"You!" General Lei Gong roared in fury, lightning surging from his Thunder Hammer. "Golden Light, do you dare to oppose this general?"

Golden Light Mother showed no weakness, raising her lightning whip, its chains crackling with electricity: "So what if you oppose me? Thunder God, do you really think the Thunder Department is your sole authority?"

The two faced off, thunder and lightning colliding in the air, producing a crackling sound. In an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared in front of the Feng Hou Palace, exuding a terrifying pressure, and the immortals and gods who were watching from afar retreated another hundred feet.

Bai Fengxian stood behind the Golden Light Mother, looking at the Lightning Mother who had suddenly appeared to help her out of trouble, and her heart stirred slightly.

General Lei's face was ashen. He stared at the Golden Light Mother for a long time, then looked at Bai Fengxian behind her.

If it were just Bai Fengxian alone, he could still use his power to suppress her.

But the intervention of the Golden Light Mother changes the nature of the situation entirely.

The Heavenly Goddess of Lightning and he were both righteous gods of the Thunder Department, of equal status, and their combat power was no weaker than his. If they were to really fight, the outcome would be unpredictable, and it would certainly alarm the Heavenly Venerable, which would make things difficult for either of them.

"Good! Good! Good!" General Lei Gong exclaimed three times, his voice filled with anger. "Jin Guang, I will remember what happened today!"

He glared at Bai Fengxian, then turned and shouted, "Withdraw!"

Military orders are absolute, and the three thousand thunder soldiers and generals immediately lined up and turned around.

General Lei leaped onto the Thunder Chariot, which was pulled by nine thunder dragons. The chariot transformed into purple lightning and soared into the sky. Three thousand thunder soldiers and generals followed closely behind, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Only silence remained at the scene, and the angry roar of General Lei Gong still echoed in the sea of ​​clouds.

The Golden Light Mother looked in the direction where the Thunder God had left, snorted coldly, and then turned to look at Bai Fengxian.

She sized up Bai Fengxian for a moment, then her face showed admiration: "As expected of the successor of the Taiyin Fengmu Yuanjun, to have such an aura upon first ascending to the True Immortal realm is truly remarkable."

Bai Fengxian bowed slightly: "Thank you for helping me out of this predicament, Goddess of Lightning."

"No need to be so polite." The Golden Light Mother waved her hand. "That Lei Gong has always been domineering. If I hadn't come today, he probably would have forced me into marriage. However, this is not the place to talk. Would Feng Hou be willing to come with me to the Lightning Mother Palace for a chat?"

Bai Fengxian pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "That is exactly what I wish for."

The two transformed into two streaks of light, one golden and one blue, and disappeared into the sky.

The immortals and gods who had been watching from afar saw that the play had ended and began to discuss among themselves as they departed.

The Palace of the Goddess of Lightning is located in the Thunder Department of the Heavenly Court, about eight thousand miles away from the Palace of the Queen of the Wind.

This is a magnificent palace, its entire structure gleaming with gold. A huge plaque hangs above the palace gate, bearing the five characters "Dianmu Tianjun Fu" (Demonic Mother Heavenly Lord's Palace), its light dazzling.

Upon entering the palace gates, the interior furnishings are simple yet luxurious.

The Golden Light Holy Mother led Bai Fengxian into the hall, and the two took their seats as host and guest, and immediately a maid served them celestial tea.

The Holy Mother of Golden Light waved her hand to dismiss those around her, leaving only her and Bai Fengxian in the hall.

She picked up her teacup and took a sip, then got straight to the point: "Feng Hou, to be honest, I have my own reasons for taking action today."

Bai Fengxian's heart stirred, but she remained calm and listened quietly.

The Holy Mother of Golden Light continued, "Now that the Heavenly Court has been newly established, the four departments of Fighting, Thunder, Water, and Fire have been re-established."

"The position of the Dou Department is vacant. The Dou Department contains many ancient beings, demon saints, and star lords appointed by the Heavenly Court. No one can subdue anyone else. It is the most powerful and strongest department in the Heavenly Court today, and it is under the control of the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable."

She paused, then continued, "The Water Department is currently under the command of General Jiutian Shatong, who also oversees the Heavenly River Water Forces. He is seeking the position of Marshal Tianpeng and is under the command of Jade Void Heavenly Venerable."

"The Thunder Department is headed by the four great generals of wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. Before the two great generals of wind and rain had returned to their positions, the Thunder God and I shared some of the power."

"And I am currently vying with the Thunder God for the position of Lord of the Thunder Department." (End of Chapter)