Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

The Shenxiao Palace was completely silent.

Many of the Thunder Gods hesitated, looking at General Thunder and then at the Holy Mother of Golden Light.

Upon seeing this, General Lei slammed his hand on the armrest of his throne, stood up, and shouted, "Golden Light Holy Mother, do you dare to disobey my decree?"

"I, the general, am in charge of the Thunder Department's punishments and have the authority to control all affairs of the Thunder Department. No one is allowed to descend to the mortal realm without my permission."

“If you insist on doing this, you will be disobeying orders and disrespecting the law. According to the law, you should be stripped of your divine office and thrown into the heavenly prison.”

The Golden Light Mother laughed loudly, her laughter full of sarcasm: "Strip me of my divine office? Throw me into the heavenly prison?"

"Thunder God, you dare to challenge me?"

"I'm disobeying orders today, what can you do about it?"

She flicked her lightning whip, which transformed into an electric dragon that coiled around her. "Get out of my way!"

General Lei was furious, and simultaneously unleashed his Thunder Chisel and Thunder Seal: "How dare you?!"

The two attacked without warning, engaging in a fierce battle amidst surging thunder and raging lightning.

The entire Thunder Palace began to shake.

The Golden Light Mother and the Thunder God General are both righteous gods of the Thunder Department, wielding great power. They have a long history of enmity due to their struggle for power.

At this moment, the two men attacked in anger, showing no regard for their colleagues.

The lightning whip in the hands of the Golden Light Mother transformed into a thousand-foot-long electric dragon, baring its fangs and claws. With each swing, it tore through space, bursting forth with blindingly bright white lightning. It carried a resolute intent to destroy evil and was fierce and unyielding, aiming straight for the vital points of the Thunder God General.

General Lei Gong's hair and beard stood on end, and his face was ashen.

The Thunder God's Chisel and the Thunder God's Seal hung high above their heads. When the chisel and seal struck each other, they instantly unleashed a thunderous roar that shook the heavens. The thunder was no ordinary clap of lightning, but a deep, resonant sound like the beating of a giant drum, carrying the overwhelming power of heaven and the chilling aura of suppressing the disobedient.

The purplish-black lightning bolt, as thick as a water tank, struck first despite being delayed, and collided violently with the blazing white electric dragon.

"Boom!"

A deafening roar erupted within the Shenxiao Palace, with the dome of the main hall being the first to be affected, as large sections of it peeled off after being swept by the stray lightning bolts.

The white jade floor tiles beneath their feet shattered inch by inch, and violent lightning swept wildly in all directions.

"You two venerable deities, stop immediately!"

"We were both courtiers in the same palace, how could things have come to this!"

Seeing this, the God of Law and the God of Swiftness were extremely anxious and rushed forward, trying to use their own supernatural powers to isolate the aftershocks while loudly dissuading them.

However, when the two righteous gods are enraged and unleash their full power, they are not easily stopped.
Just as the God of Laws unleashed his golden light, he was grazed by a bolt of lightning flying diagonally. He was instantly shaken, his golden light dimmed, and he let out a muffled groan, staggering back several steps, golden blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

"Thunder God! Golden Light! Do you still have any regard for the laws of Heaven, or the discipline of the Thunder Department?" A Thunder Department general, known for his uprightness, roared, brandishing his thunder hammer, attempting to forcefully intervene in the battle and separate the two.

But as soon as he moved, General Lei Gong's icy gaze swept over him, and he said sternly, "Five Thunder Academy Envoy, do you intend to help Jin Guang disobey orders?!"

Before he could finish speaking, a bolt of lightning bypassed the Golden Light Mother and struck the divine general directly.

The Five Thunder Gods Master was both shocked and furious, and had no choice but to swing his hammer to defend himself: "Thunder God, you..."

His intention was to mediate, but General Lei Gong saw it as a threat, forcing him to defend himself and fight back, which instantly drew him into the battle.

On the other side, the Golden Light Mother was even more furious when she saw that someone had been attacked because of her. She swung her electric dragon tail, swept away the Thunder God's Chisel, took out a precious mirror, and sprinkled a waterfall of electric light, which directly struck the Thunder God General who was trying to flank her.

"Aiding the wicked deserves to die!"

The Thunder God General, who had a major conflict with the Golden Light Holy Mother, sneered, "Golden Light, you dare to be so arrogant and disrespectful?"

With a flick of his electron microscope, he reflected an equally sharp beam of light to meet the incoming attack.

Those who tried to mediate were attacked, neutral parties were caught in the crossfire, and those with old grudges seized the opportunity to cause trouble...

The situation inside Shenxiao Palace took a sharp turn for the worse, like a spark falling into a pot of boiling oil, instantly turning into chaos.

Seeing that General Lei Gong seemed to be attacked by both the Golden Light Holy Mother and the Five Thunder Court Envoy, the Thunder Drum Warrior roared and beat the heavenly drum in his hand: "Protect the General!"

The sound of the drums transformed into tangible sonic thunder, which struck the Golden Light Mother.

Fairy Yunguang, who was on good terms with the Golden Light Mother, would not tolerate his insolence.

"Bullying the weak with numbers, how shameless!"

With her slender fingers, the fairy flicked her wrists, and countless fine yet incredibly sharp needles of light rained down on the Thunder Drum Warrior and the surrounding divine generals.

"How dare you hurt my comrade-in-arms?!"

"Too deceiving!"

"Is the Golden Light lineage planning a rebellion?!"

"How can Lei Gong, who abuses his power, win the people's respect!"

The sounds of cursing, roaring, clashing magical weapons, and thunderous explosions instantly blended together.

Due to accidental injuries, old grudges, differing stances, and the need for self-preservation, the Thunder Gods quickly descended into a chaotic melee.

All the generals, warriors, officials, and messengers, whether they actively chose their sides or were passively drawn into the vortex, unleashed their most powerful weapons.

Thunder flags, lightning halberds, thunder bells, sky-shaking shuttles... all sorts of magical treasures and divine weapons flashed with dazzling light, making the magnificent and solemn Shenxiao Palace appear bizarre and surreal, like a hellish apocalypse.

The thirty-six dragon-shaped thunder pillars supporting the dome inside the hall were the first to suffer. They were hit by the chaotic attack, the dragon heads broke off, and the pillars cracked open with hideous fissures.

Next came the ancestral tablets of the Thunder Gods on both sides, and the heavenly books and jade scrolls recording the laws of thunder, which were either burned by lightning or pulverized by shockwaves.

"Crazy! Crazy!"

Some of the lower-level Thunder Gods tried to retreat outside the palace, but found that the restrictions of the Divine Firmament Palace had already become unstable under the impact of the violent energy inside. The entrance was also blocked by several chaotic divine forces, leaving them unable to advance or retreat. They could only awkwardly dodge the omnipresent lightning and fire.

The battle quickly spread from the main hall of Shenxiao Palace to the side halls, corridors, and even the square in front of the hall.

General Lei Gong's personal guards and the old troops of the Golden Light Mother had already clashed on the outskirts. More members of the Lei Department rushed over upon hearing the news. Some joined the battle without knowing what was going on, while others tried to stop it but were overwhelmed by the chaotic offensive.

In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, a large portion of the Thunder Department's buildings, centered around the Divine Firmament Palace, had become a battlefield.

Blazing white, purplish black, azure blue, crimson gold... lightning of all colors crisscrossed, tearing the sky apart, and the roaring sound spread in all directions.

The Thunder Department, which controls the punishments of heaven and earth, wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, and is a place of authority that acts on behalf of heaven, has now been reduced to a bloodbath due to internal strife.

The murderous aura mixed with the rampaging thunderous intent soared into the sky, stirring up the wind and clouds.

Just as the Thunder Department was in complete turmoil, the Heavenly Court's Water Department also made its move.

The current commander of the Heavenly Court's Water Department, the Nine Heavens Child Killer, has a residence called Beichen Mansion. He is a general under the Heavenly Marshal Tianpeng.

Beichen Palace is now the most important place in the Water Department. With the position of Marshal Tianpeng vacant, the ancient god General Jiutian Shatong, who has lived since ancient times, has effectively taken control of the Water Department, making Beichen Palace the core of the Water Department's power.

The Beichen Palace is surrounded by nine water bridges, representing the ninefold authority and laws held by the Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General.

At this moment, the Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General was stepping across the water bridge, his dark armor gleaming eerily in the reflection of the nine-colored water.

His face was ashen, and his pupils seemed to hold turbulent waves.

The actions of the Dragon King of the East Sea in the lower realm, who diverted the waters of the South Sea to flood Tonghai County and used his immense supernatural powers to open up waterways, sending 100,000 naval soldiers straight to the 100,000 Mountains, were practically a slap in the face to him, the ruler of the Water Department.

Although he had never wanted to completely break ties with the dragons, he felt a surge of anger rising within him at this moment. The actions of the East Sea Dragon King were a blatant disregard for him, the ruler of the water realm.

This is a tremendous humiliation!
"This is outrageous!" His anger surged.

Although the Dragon Clan is powerful, their unbridled actions are a serious provocation against the authority of the Water Department.

He didn't care how many people died in the lower realm. He had lived since ancient times, sitting high in the Ninth Heaven, witnessing the mortals of the lower realm die off one generation after another like weeds, and then continue to this day.

To him, the mortals of the lower realm were like weeds and ants; it didn't matter how many died. As long as there were humans alive, they could always survive and reproduce.

But the dragons should never have, ever had the chance to, desecrate his majesty and authority.

"Send the order!" General Nine Heavens Child Slayer continued his march without stopping, his voice as cold as ice that had stood for millennia. "Gather your 30,000 heavenly soldiers and have them descend to the mortal realm with me."

"Yes, sir!" The two water generals behind him answered solemnly and turned to issue orders to mobilize troops.

The Nine Heavens Child Slayer had reached the end of the water bridge, his right hand wielding a black spear that hummed with murderous intent that soared into the sky.

Just then...

"Amitabha."

A peaceful yet incredibly clear Buddhist chant rang out from the distant sky.

Immediately afterwards, outside Beichen Palace, a Buddha's light swept across the sky, filling the entire area in the blink of an eye.

Amidst the boundless Buddhist light, a twelve-petaled golden lotus platform appeared, ignoring the numerous restrictions surrounding the Beichen Palace, and blocking the path of the Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General.

A Bodhisattva sits serenely on a lotus throne.

His face was like a full moon, his earlobes reached his shoulders, and a striking red cinnabar mole was located between his eyebrows. He wore a golden kasaya, on which thousands of Buddhist mantras embroidered seemed to flow slowly.

A crimson-gold halo hung behind his head, with Sanskrit characters arising and ceasing, evolving into endless mysteries; he was none other than Dingguang Bodhisattva, who was in charge of the Fire Department of the Heavenly Court.

"Bodhisattva Dingguang?" General Jiutian Shatong stopped, his brow furrowing slightly. "You come to my Beichen Palace and block my way. What is your intention?"

Dingguang Bodhisattva sat upright on his lotus throne, seemingly unaware of the oppressive aura that was enough to crush even a true immortal.

He smiled slightly, a smile of compassion and peace. "Great God, you seem to be in a hurry, your heart filled with murderous intent. Are you going down to the mortal realm to stop the Dragon King of the East Sea?"

General Nine Heavens Killing Child sneered: "So what if it is? The Dragon Clan has acted without order, disturbing the waters of the South Sea, flooding the land, and slaughtering living beings. They have violated the Heavenly Laws. As the commander of the Water Department, how can I sit idly by?"

"What, Bodhisattva Dingguang, are you also going to interfere in my Water Department's affairs and protect that violating mudfish?"

"General, you flatter me." Dingguang Bodhisattva gently shook his head. "This humble monk has come not to protect anyone, but for the peace of the Three Realms and for the overall situation in the Northwest."

He looked directly at the Nine Heavens Killing Child General, "Great God, you are wise and discerning. You should know that the war in the Northwest is at a critical juncture. The remnants of the Demon God Path are fighting like cornered beasts. Although the Buddhist and Taoist sects are proceeding cautiously, they must also go all out and not allow any losses."

"The Dragon King of the East Sea is grieving the loss of his beloved son. Though his methods are ruthless, his love is understandable. If the Water Department were to forcefully intervene and clash head-on with the Dragon Clan, the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas might be enraged and possibly side with the Northwest Demon God Path..."

Dingguang Bodhisattva paused, his tone becoming increasingly earnest, "At that time, the war situation in the Northwest will be in imminent danger of collapse. Who will bear the endless karmic consequences?"

The Nine Heavens Child Killer General tightened his grip on his gun.

How could he not know the pros and cons involved?
The Dragon Clan has a profound foundation, and with the Lord of the Azure Sky as its support and backing, although he is in charge of the Heavenly Court's Water Department, he has always been very restrained and has not broken ties with the Dragon Clan.

Not to mention that the Dragon Clan has secretly made a deal with Buddhism, taking advantage of the war in the Northwest, which makes them even more dreadful.

If the dragons rebel, the world will be in turmoil, and the war in the northwest will have far-reaching consequences.

That's why his actions were so slow; otherwise, he could have descended to the mortal realm to stop them the moment the Dragon King of the East Sea and Tong Haijun started fighting, instead of delaying until now.

"So," the Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General said in a gloomy tone, "you just let that old dragon flood an entire prefecture and open up a waterway that leads directly to the Hundred Thousand Mountains? Do you think all the water gods of my department are clay sculptures?"

Dingguang Bodhisattva understood the unspoken meaning immediately and knew that the Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General was in a difficult position. Even if it was just for the sake of his reputation, he would definitely take some action, otherwise how could he command the water gods?

“Amitabha.” Dingguang Bodhisattva chanted the Buddha’s name. “What the Dragon King seeks is nothing more than to kill the chief villain to avenge the killing of his son.”

"Once this matter is resolved, the Dragon Clan will send an additional 100,000 troops to assist the Northwest in eradicating the demonic forces."

He looked at the Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General, his gaze profound, "This is to exchange a moment of forbearance for long-term peace and stability; to stop the fighting in the three realms with the blood of one region. General, you are the master of the Water Department, you should know which is more important."

The Nine Heavens Child Killer General fell silent.

Inside the Beichen Palace, the nine water bridges, bathed in Buddhist light, emitted only the soft sound of flowing water, their former powerful momentum gone. The two divine generals behind him held their breath and bowed their heads, not daring to make a sound.

Time seemed to stand still.

The Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General slowly loosened his grip on the spear.

He closed his eyes, and after a long while, he opened them again, his eyes now filled with an almost indifferent calm.

"However, this matter is none of my concern. As the head of the Water Department, I cannot appease the people's hearts without slaying this wicked dragon..."

He spoke these words slowly and deliberately.
Dingguang Bodhisattva revealed a genuine smile, knowing that this ancient god of war had already been tempted, but needed an excuse and reason to calm the hearts of the people of the Water Department.

He nodded and said, "I would like to invite the great god to play chess for three days, while we wait for the affairs of the mortal realm to be settled. If the Dragon King of the East Sea has not yet retreated after three days, I will go down to the mortal realm with the general to quell the rebellion. What do you say?"

General Nine Heavens Child Slayer sneered, "Dingguang, what do you mean by that? Are you planning to block me for three days and prevent me from descending to the mortal realm?"

Dingguang Bodhisattva smiled and said, "Great God, you flatter me. I only wish to ask you to play chess for three days. Please grant my request."

Although he spoke politely, he firmly blocked the path of the Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General, and the lotus platform radiated golden Buddhist light, covering the sky and the earth.

These words were actually meant for the gods of the Water Department; this was a way for him to offer a way out to the Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General.

“Dingguang, if that old dragon has not left in three days, I will personally skin it and tear out its tendons, and hang it on the South Heavenly Gate, so that the world will know the consequences of blaspheming the majesty of the Heavenly Court.”

The Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General and the Bodhisattva Dingguang stared at each other for a long time, then suddenly turned around, their black armor kicking up a heavy cloud of water vapor.

"Issue the order," his voice echoed in the empty Beichen Palace, devoid of any emotion, "All departments of the Water Department, strictly adhere to your duties, and do not act without orders. Close the palace gates."

"Then... what about the lower realm?" a divine general asked in a low voice, forcing himself to speak.

The Nine Heavens Child-Slaying General did not stop his steps, saying, "I will make a plan three days later."

As the words fell, the heavy gates of Beichen Palace slowly closed. (End of Chapter)