Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

Bai Fengxian slowly rose to her feet, her expression calm and composed.

Her voice was clear and cold as she slowly spoke, "I am deeply grateful for the General's kindness. However, I have just ascended to the celestial realm and still need to consolidate my cultivation and familiarize myself with my divine duties. I have no intention of getting married at the moment."

"Personal feelings are not a concern at this moment. I appreciate the general's kind intentions, but I cannot comply."

"This matter was already made clear in Heaven, so I hope the general will not say anything more."

"I am deeply grateful to the General for coming to offer his congratulations today."

"I'd like to offer a toast to the general."

After saying that, she picked up the wine cup in front of her and drank it all in one gulp.

The whispers in the main hall stopped abruptly.

Everyone was stunned, staring at Bai Fengxian in disbelief.

reject?

Yuanjun actually rejected General Leigong's marriage proposal?

The smile on General Lei's face gradually faded.

A glint of lightning flashed in his eyes, his voice remained calm, but it had taken on a cold tinge: "Yuanjun, I have repeatedly tried to persuade you with kind words and proposed marriage many times. Are you trying to break ties with me?"

"I dare not," Bai Fengxian said neither humbly nor arrogantly. "It's just that I am devoted to the Dao and am not considering marriage for the time being. Please forgive me, General."

General Lei stared at her for a long time, then suddenly smiled.

But there was no warmth in that smile, only a chilling coldness.

"What a fine example of single-minded devotion to the Dao." He slowly sat back on his throne, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest. "Does the Yuanjun know that although the Heavenly Court has been established, the Three Realms are not at peace?"

"In the northwest, demons and gods are causing chaos; in the four seas, dragons are lurking; and in the human world, demons and monsters roam freely."

His gaze swept over everyone in the hall, finally settling on Bai Fengxian.

"Although the Bai family has some roots in the southern border, they are nothing but ants in the face of the real power. Without strong support, their destruction is only a matter of time."

This is a blatant threat.

The Bai family members' expressions changed drastically; their joy was instantly replaced by fear.

General Lei Gong continued, "Although Yuanjun is a righteous god of the Heavenly Court, she has only recently ascended to the celestial position and her foundation is not yet stable. In this chaotic world, without any support, I'm afraid... it will not last long."

He paused, his voice turning cold: "I have come here today to give the Bai family a chance. If the Yuanjun insists on refusing..."

He didn't finish speaking, but his threatening intent was obvious.

The main hall was deathly silent.

All the clansmen were pale-faced, looking at Bai Fengxian in terror, then at General Lei Gong. What had just seemed like a tremendous opportunity for marriage had now turned into a naked threat.

Bai Youhuan's hand, which was holding a cane, trembled slightly. She opened her mouth as if to say something, but was stopped by Bai Fengxian's eyes.

Bai Fengxian looked up and stared directly at General Lei Gong, her voice still calm, yet carrying an undeniable firmness, "General, are you threatening me?"

"I dare not," General Lei said calmly. "I am merely stating the facts. If Yuanjun marries me, the Bai family will become related to the Lei tribe by marriage, and will henceforth be under the Lei tribe's protection, enjoying endless glory. If she does not comply..."

He paused, then said slowly and deliberately, "Without the protection of the Thunder Department, how long can the Bai family survive in this chaotic world? Yuanjun, why don't you ask your people if they are willing to die with you?"

These words struck everyone like a heavy hammer blow.

The tribespeople looked at each other, their faces filled with fear and struggle.

After a long while, a pavilion master rose shakily and bowed to Bai Fengxian, saying, "Yuanjun... this old woman dares to say something."

"General Lei Gong is a righteous god of the Heavenly Court, holding a high position and great power. To be able to form a marriage alliance with the general would be a great blessing for the Bai family. Yuanjun, why don't you... reconsider?"

Another pavilion master chimed in, "Indeed, Yuanjun, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you could marry the general, not only would your own future be limitless, but our Bai family would also benefit immensely. I urge Yuanjun... to consider this carefully!"

Immediately afterwards, others also began to offer their advice.

"My Lady, General Lei Gong has personally proposed marriage; his sincerity is evident. Please accept!"

"This is a match made in heaven, something many people would beg for but could never have!"

The voices of persuasion rose and fell, and almost everyone sided with General Lei.

Bai Fengxian surveyed everyone in the hall, even Bai Youhuan, who was sitting opposite her, lowered his head and remained silent.

Her gaze was calm, and she was not surprised by this. How could these people not be afraid in the face of a deity's coercion and enticement?

She looked at General Lei again, her voice cold as ice, "General, you use your power to oppress people, coerce and entice them. Do you really think there is no law in the Heavenly Court? I have already received the edict from the Jade Void Heavenly Venerable and am ranked among the righteous gods."

"If the general dares to harm the Bai family in the slightest, I will report to the Heavenly Venerable and beg him to make the decision!"

Upon hearing this, General Lei Gong did not get angry but laughed instead.

"Very well, what a fierce and resolute Wind Mother Yuanjun." He slowly rose, and the power of lightning around him began to surge, with all the lightning patterns on the surface of his deep purple armor lighting up. "Since Yuanjun insists on not complying, this general will not force her."

He paused, his voice suddenly turning cold:
"But without my protection, the Bai family will inevitably face destruction sooner or later. When that time comes, don't say you weren't warned!"

As soon as he finished speaking, General Lei Gong stopped and strode out of the Fuyou Palace.

Outside the hall, three thousand thunder soldiers and thirty-six thunder generals were already lined up and waiting. Nine thunder dragons pulled the thunder chariot, and General Lei Gong leaped onto it. The thunder chariot transformed into purple lightning and shot into the sky, disappearing into the horizon in an instant.

All that remained was the lingering aura of thunder above Fengxian County, and the pale-faced, trembling members of the Bai family in the hall.

The main hall was deathly silent.

After a long silence, Bai Youhuan finally said in a trembling voice, "Everyone... everyone, disperse."

The clansmen, as if granted a pardon, withdrew from the main hall, but their faces were filled with fear and worry.

When only Bai Youhuan, Bai Fengxian, and the three palace masters remained in the hall, the Taiyin Palace Master finally couldn't help but speak up: "Yuanjun, why...why did you refuse? That's General Lei Gong! If we could form a marriage alliance with him, my Bai family..."

"Enough." Bai Youhuan interrupted her, his voice hoarse and tired. "Fengxian has her own considerations."

The Lord of Taiyin Palace wanted to say something, but seeing the stern look in the Ancestor's eyes, he finally shut his mouth.

Bai Fengxian slowly rose to her feet, gazing at the sky outside the hall with a profound look in her eyes.

……

At this time, in the Lu family residence in Wuling County, at the Tingzhu Pavilion.

Wu Tian stood alone at the window, gazing towards Fengxian County. Bai Fengxian's attainment of True Immortal status and her appointment by the Heavenly Court had given him a deeper understanding of the situation in the Heavenly Court and the Three Realms. Currently, the power of the Heavenly Court was held by three Heavenly Venerables: the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable held the most powerful Dou Department, the Jade Void Heavenly Venerable held the Thunder Department and the Water Department, and the Sumeru Heavenly Venerable held the Fire Department.

The alliance between Buddhism and Taoism created an overwhelming situation, allowing them to firmly grasp the power of the Heavenly Court.

Besides these three Celestial Venerables, the Lord of the Azure Heaven, the Lord of the Yellow Heaven, and the Lord of the Blue Heaven are still alive, their immortal forms supporting the Heavenly Court, but their true forms have never appeared.

Although it can maintain a certain deterrent effect on the outside world, the real bigwigs are not around, so the power will naturally be divided up.

"The Lord of the Azure Sky is the ancient Azure Dragon, the foundation of the Dragon Clan. Moreover, the Dragon Clan, due to its extremely fast reaction and control over wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, firmly held power over the four seas in ancient times. Even under the suppression of Buddhism and Taoism, it still firmly occupied the East Sea."

"The Lord of the Azure Sky has countless connections with the Northwest Demon God Sect. Now, the Buddhist and Taoist sects have joined forces, and with a certain tacit understanding with the Dragon Clan, they have begun to wipe out the Northwest Demon God Sect."

"As for that Lord of the Yellow Heaven, perhaps he is related to the Phoenix Clan..."

He silently pondered the current situation of the Heavenly Court, gaining a deeper understanding of the 36,000 volumes of classic texts he had read at the Taiqing Temple in the past.

"Besides the Lord of the Azure Sky, the Dragon Clan probably also has some connection with Buddhism."

Wu Tian recalled the various connections between Buddhism and the dragon race in myths and legends. Compared to the hostility and slaughter of the dragon race by the Taoist sect, the relationship between Buddhism and the dragon race was much closer.

"If the Dragon Clan wants to seize power over the Thunder and Water Departments of the Heavenly Court, then there will be a fundamental conflict with the Jade Void Daoist lineage. Although Buddhism and Taoism are united, the two sides can never be completely close. It is only natural for Buddhism to win over the Dragon Clan to offset the pressure from Taoism."

At this moment, he recalled how the Taoist of Tiandu had tried to win over Kong Lingxuan, even promising him the position of the Fire God. Now, he realized how meaningful it truly was.

Besides initially eliminating and attacking, achieving three goals with one move: vying for the auspicious omen, suppressing the Fire God Palace, and winning over Kong Lingxuan, the Great Sage of the Demon Clan.

Perhaps more importantly, it is necessary to win over the Phoenix Clan and the Yellow Heaven Lord behind them.

Furthermore, although the Fire Star Lord now belongs to the Dipper Department, this star lord's authority can also interfere with the Fire Department, which is an interference with Buddhism.

Not to mention that once the Lord of Yellow Heaven is revived, it would be almost a natural progression for him to seize control of the Fire Department.

It can attack or defend, and a single move can affect the overall situation, which is truly terrifying.

"The Taoist sect is not an enemy to me. The Taoist Master Tiandu was kind to me and took good care of me."

"He was also wary of and suppressed Buddhism..."

"Dealing with Buddhism is not something that can be accomplished overnight, nor can it be done by making enemies everywhere and turning everyone into an enemy."

Now, with his improved cultivation and understanding of the Heavenly Court's situation, Wu Tian is qualified to begin planning for his future revenge and his own path of cultivation.

"If we confront Buddhism directly now, we will inevitably suffer a backlash. The two sects are still in a honeymoon period. Although there is some hostility and struggle between them in secret, it is not yet time to tear off their mask."

"Therefore... the best way is to suppress the dragon race, increase one's own power in the Thunder Department and Water Department, and gain the support of the Jade Void Daoist lineage."

"Weakening and suppressing the Dragon Clan is equivalent to weakening the Buddhist sect's peripheral and allied forces. When the time is right, we can directly drag the Buddhist sect out of the game..."

"In this way, with the cover of the Jade Void Daoist lineage and the Heavenly Court, I can also grow rapidly. As long as I can cultivate to the level of a Golden Immortal, I can openly raise my banner and become an enemy of Buddhism."

A multitude of thoughts surged through his mind, and he developed a clearer plan for his future development: "Before becoming a Golden Immortal, I must ultimately establish myself in the Heavenly Court, and now the four departments of the Heavenly Court each have their own masters."

"If I want to deal with Buddhism openly and fairly, I must take root in the Thunder and Water Departments..."

"The current ruler of the Water Department is General Nine Heavens Killing Child, who is vying for the position of Marshal Tianpeng and has a mortal feud with the Fire Star Lord."

"And the Thunder God General of the Thunder Department seized power from the Golden Light Holy Mother."

"I wish to join the Thunder Department and the Water Department, but currently, apart from the Wind Mother Dharma Form, there is no suitable bloodline."

"After cultivating the bloodline of the Huodou to become a demon saint, I wonder if they will join the Dou Department or the Huo Department..."

After pondering for a long time, Wu Tian's eyes gradually became deep and dark. "The best way for me is to seize the bloodline of the true dragon, then betray the dragon clan, join the Jade Void Dao lineage, and join the Heavenly Court."

"In this way, I will inevitably be regarded as a thorn in the side by the Dragon Clan. Although the Jade Void Daoist lineage will not regard me as a direct descendant, it will certainly use me to compete with the Dragon Clan for control of the Four Seas, and at the same time suppress the Dragon Clan."

"Then I can openly and fairly deal with the dragon race, and by constantly killing true dragons and seizing dragon pearls, I can quickly increase my strength and at the same time enhance my authority in the Heavenly Court."

"In the future, the true dragon body will join the Water Department, compete with the Nine Heavens Child Killer General for the position of Marshal Tianpeng, and may even join forces with the Fire Virtue Star Lord to target the Nine Heavens Child Killer General."

"As for the Thunder Department, the Wind Mother Dharma Form is more than enough."

"It's a pity that only the direct descendants of the Dragon Palace possess the true dragon inheritance. Although the dragons in those waters have dragon blood, they don't have a legitimate inheritance. I can't cultivate dragon blood directly like those aristocratic families..."

"However, that's not necessarily true."

"Let's give it a try first. If it works, it will be of great benefit to me."

Wu Tian pondered for a moment and then summoned Lu Nanxi.

Before long, a graceful figure drifted in.

Today, Lu Nanxi wore a moon-white embroidered gold dress with a pale yellow silk sash tied around her waist, which accentuated her slender waist. She possessed both the elegance of a noble lady and the charm of a mature woman.

She stepped into the pavilion and saw Wu Tian standing with his hands behind his back. She pouted and asked, "Husband, what is your relationship with Bai Fengxian? What incredible opportunity did she obtain to break through to True Immortal in such a short time?"

Wu Tian, ​​observing her expression, naturally understood her thoughts. He stepped forward, reached out and put his arm around Lu Nanxi's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.

"What's wrong, are you jealous?" He chuckled softly, his warm breath brushing against her ear.

Lu Nanxi stiffened slightly, then relaxed, buried her face in his chest, and said in a muffled voice, "He's a true immortal, how could I possibly be qualified? But..."

She sighed and didn't continue.

Wu Tian gently patted her buttocks. "Silly woman, that was her own good fortune. If it were a method I could use at will, wouldn't I keep it for myself?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of regret flashed in Lu Nanxi's eyes.

As a woman myself, it would be a lie to say I wasn't envious of Bai Fengxian's meteoric rise to fame.

As the two talked, Wu Tian's hands kept moving. After a moment of intimacy, Lu Nanxi's face was flushed and her eyes were sparkling.

Wu Tian then released her and said seriously, "I have something you need to give instructions to as soon as possible."

"Mobilize all the forces of the Lu family to collect dragon clan cultivation techniques. No matter how profound or shallow the techniques are, as long as they are methods that only dragons can cultivate, we need them all, and the faster the better."

Lu Nanxi was slightly taken aback: "Dragon Clan cultivation techniques? What does my husband need these for?"

Wu Tian pondered for a moment and said, "Bai Fengxian will soon challenge Mo Ang, the third prince of the East Sea Dragon Palace, to a duel. She wants to familiarize herself with the dragon clan's techniques in advance so as not to fight an unprepared battle."

Lu Nanxi couldn't help but grab his arm and bite it hard. "Or are you two not related? You're already starting to worry about this?"

Wu Tian was speechless, but his relationship with Bai Fengxian was truly inexplicable. Without saying anything more, he simply picked up the woman in his arms and strode towards the bed. "If you're jealous, I'll make it up to you." (End of Chapter)