Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

Chapter 33 Beast Form Transformation
Surrounded by a group of people, Huang Ren entered the Wild Dog Cave. He felt that the cave was gloomy and filled with the smell of blood, and there were even bones lying on the ground.

Not far ahead, a black, short-tailed stray dog ​​lay on the ground, its dark blue eyes staring intently at him, causing Huang Ren to shudder.

Then, the black-haired wild dog, which was at least ten feet long, suddenly rippled like water all over its body, and then a person emerged from a crack in its belly.

The wild dog skin trembled slightly, transforming into a black cloak that enveloped the man's body.

The man was tall and imposing, with messy, disheveled hair. He wore a wide black robe that completely covered his thin body, revealing only an ugly, withered face with dark blue pupils. Just one glance was enough to send chills down one's spine.

"You said you discovered stray dogs that have become spirits, where are they?"

Huang Ren already regretted coming to this Wild Dog Cave, but facing the cave master, he dared not utter a single word of dissent. He stammered, "I saw a white dog at the restaurant; it seemed to have become a spirit..."

His words were vague and unclear, and upon hearing this, the Wild Dog Cave Master's tone turned slightly cold, "Since you've come here, speak clearly. If you're just trying to make fun of me, you know the consequences."

Huang Ren didn't dare to look up at this moment. He could feel the cold and fierce aura emanating from the other party, as if he wanted to devour him.

When the time came, he had no choice but to say in a trembling voice, "It must be a white dog that Senior Brother Manxiong at Qiyun Cave raised that has become a spirit."

"Oh? What's the quality of the white dog?" the Wild Dog Cave Master asked again.

After Huang Ren started speaking, his words flowed much more smoothly. "If I'm not mistaken, that white dog should come from White Dog Village, one of the eighteen villages at the foot of the mountain. The white dogs there are known for their keen hearing, agile limbs, and snow-white fur."

"The white dog I saw was even more outstanding, with its fur being white, delicate, and lustrous. It was full of vitality and had a bright, intelligent aura. Moreover, it was extremely intelligent."

Tong Jin, who had been watching the commotion from the sidelines, immediately brightened up upon hearing this and said, "Father, I want this white dog."

The other disciples were filled with envy. The disciples who cultivated the Hundred Beasts Yin Soul Path on Skull Mountain would basically cultivate the Transformation Spell at the Form Condensation Realm.

This transformation spell requires selecting a spirit or beast, skinning it, extracting its spirit, and then using its flesh and blood as ink and its bones as a brush to create a beast garment.

Simply by wrapping oneself in this beast-patterned clothing, one can transform into beast form, which not only greatly increases combat power but also aids in the cultivation of true qi. It has many wonderful uses and is basically a required method for disciples of Skull Mountain.

The Wild Dog Cave lineage, for example, chooses to transform into wild dogs, and even their subsequent cultivation is closely related to this.

Wu Xia'er's Fire Crow Cave transforms into a fire crow, while Man Xiongmu's Qiyun Cave transforms into a cloud leopard. The other branches are the same, only the spirits they transform into are different.

If one has ample time and resources, it is perfectly acceptable to choose to cultivate several different beast form transformations, as the spells used for the beast form transformations in the thirty-six caves are actually the same.

However, without the assistance of the Qi Circulation Diagram, it is difficult to fully utilize all its wonders, and it is also impossible to develop more profound variations later on.

The most important aspect of cultivating this beast-form transformation lies in the selection of spirits; if the spirit is of outstanding quality, then one can naturally obtain more benefits.

Ultimately, this beast-form transformation is similar to a cursed artifact, and it can be continuously upgraded through subsequent nurturing. Therefore, the strength of the spirit is irrelevant; talent and appearance are the primary considerations. Tong Jin was naturally very excited to hear about such a white dog. This beast-form transformation might very well accompany him for the rest of his life, so of course he wanted to choose the best and most magnificent one.

“I know about the dogs in White Dog Village. I’ve tried to train them into spirits before, but I’ve failed every time.” The Wild Dog Cave Master shook his head. “I didn’t expect Junior Brother Wild Bear to be able to train a white dog into a spirit. That’s interesting.”

"However, I remember that he was from White Dog Village, so it makes sense that the white dogs he raised became spirits."

For the thirty-six branches, spirits that resonate with their own branch are extremely important resources. Just like the fire crows cultivated by the Fire Crow Cave, disciples don't need to go out at all. As long as their cultivation level is high enough, they can choose a fire crow to directly cultivate beast form transformation.

Wild Dog Cave had previously tried to cultivate dog demons and searched far and wide for the most suitable seed. White Dog Village at the foot of the mountain was naturally one of their previous choices.

The white dogs there have ears that can hear the wind and can foresee danger. Their fur is snow-white and they are of excellent quality. However, their bloodline is really inferior and they have no way to improve. If you want to train them into spirits, the price you need to pay is too high and not worth it at all.

The Wild Dog Cave Master also became interested at this moment. After a moment's thought, he said, "Your information is still useful to me. I'll give you fifty small merits."

Huang Ren was overjoyed upon hearing this, as the harvest far exceeded his expectations. He quickly bowed and thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Cave Master, thank you, Cave Master."

The Wild Dog Cave Master waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to personally handle these minor matters; his disciples would naturally take care of them for him.

Although Huang Ren was also a fifth-generation disciple, he never called him "junior brother" once, clearly showing that he didn't take him seriously at all.

"Alright, come with me!" A female disciple who had been serving in the cave stepped forward, called out to Huang Ren, and then walked out of the cave.

After Huang Ren left, Tong Jin couldn't wait any longer. She went straight to the Wild Dog Cave Master, tugged at his sleeve, and said, "Father, Father, I want that white dog. Please help me catch it."

The Wild Dog Cave Master looked at his son, and a gentle expression appeared on his ugly and gloomy face. "Don't worry, since there is such a fine white dog, I will definitely help you find it."

"Let me get ready, and then we'll go to Qiyun Cave together. I think Junior Brother Manxiong will give me that kind of face."

In his mind, a mere spirit was nothing on the mountain; at most, he could exchange it for some merit points or spiritual materials.

Not to mention that everyone on the mountain knows that Wild Dog Cave needs a dog demon for cultivation, and they would agree to it even just to give him face.

Meanwhile, outside the cave, the female disciple used her identity badge to award Huang Ren merits, then turned and went back into the cave without even glancing at him.

Huang Ren's expression turned slightly unpleasant, because the other party only awarded him thirty merit points, a full twenty points less than the fifty merit points the Wild Dog Cave Master had mentioned.

He gritted his teeth, not daring to say anything more, and quickly turned and left.

Shortly after Huang Ren left, the Wild Dog Cave Master led Tong Jin out of the cave. A gust of black wind swept the two of them away towards Qiyun Cave.

(End of this chapter)