Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

Wu Tian easily released Mo Yuqiong, straightened his robes, took Princess Yuqiong's hand, stepped out of the imperial carriage, stood in mid-air, facing the giant tortoise, his expression calm yet carrying a just-right air of majesty.

"General, there's no need for such formalities. That mere clown has already been defeated by me. You've come a long way, General."

Mo Yuqiong composed herself and regained some of her princess demeanor, nodding slightly: "Uncle Xuanba, you may rise. My father ordered my husband and me to come to the West Sea. In the future, we will need your assistance in all matters concerning the Divine Dragon Palace."

The dragon turtle Li Xuanba lowered its enormous head slightly as a sign of respect: "Princess, Prince Consort, you flatter me."

"This old servant is ordered by the Dragon King to guard the West Sea. I will do my utmost to assist the princess and her husband in stabilizing the West Sea."

Its gaze lingered on Wu Tian for a moment, especially sweeping over the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand, a barely perceptible glint of light flashing deep within its tortoise eyes.

Although it hadn't witnessed the brief but intense battle that had just taken place in the distance, its senses of its presence were crystal clear. This new prince consort's strength far exceeded expectations; he was no ordinary dragon prince.

Wu Tian smiled calmly and cut straight to the point: "General Wang, what is the current situation of the Divine Dragon Palace? That beast that overturns the sea dared to attack today, I'm afraid the situation in the Western Sea is more turbulent than expected."

Li Xuanba's voice was low and deep: "Your Highness, the situation at the Divine Dragon Palace is not good. Yaochi and Little Western Heaven have joined forces to attack the Ten Absolute Islands, and almost the entire Western Sea has been drawn into it."

"Both Buddhism and Taoism have repeatedly issued decrees inviting my Divine Dragon Palace to join the fight, while the Ten Absolute Paths have resorted to coercion and enticement, using every means at their disposal. If this continues, I'm afraid my Divine Dragon Palace can no longer stand idly by."

"This scoundrel, Fu Hai, is usually arrogant, but it is rare for him to attack the imperial carriage of the Dragon Palace so blatantly. This old servant suspects that someone may be instigating this behind the scenes, trying to kill the prince consort and the princess."

Wu Tian nodded; what Li Xuanba said was similar to his guess.

After a moment's thought, he said, "In that case, we must not let this fiend go so easily. He attacked and killed me and the princess today. If we let him escape so easily, what will become of the reputation of my Divine Dragon Palace? How will we be able to maintain our standing in the Western Sea in the future?"

He looked at Mo Yuqiong, his tone softening: "Qiong'er, you should go back to the Divine Dragon Palace with General Li and the three thousand naval troops to settle down. I will personally go and hunt down that monster that overturns the sea and take its dragon head."

"Husband, you mustn't!" Upon hearing this, Mo Yuqiong's pretty face turned pale instantly. She subconsciously gripped his arm tightly, her beautiful eyes filled with worry. "Although the Overturning Sea King was defeated, he is, after all, an old demon with many ways to escape and save his life. The terrain in the depths of the Western Sea is complex and unpredictable..."

"My husband is new here. What if we fall into an ambush...? Should we plan this carefully, return to the Divine Dragon Palace first, gather our strength, and then make further plans?"

She was genuinely worried. Although she had witnessed Wu Tian's prowess in the battle just now, her concern made her lose her composure, and she feared that her beloved might be harmed.

Li Xuanba also spoke up, saying, "Prince Consort, what the princess says makes sense. Fu Hai is cunning, and the situation in the Western Sea is complicated. It might be inappropriate to pursue and kill him alone. It would be better to return to the palace first and discuss it further."

His tone was calm, revealing little emotion.

Wu Tian patted Mo Yuqiong's hand and smiled confidently: "Don't worry, Qiong'er, I know what I'm doing. That beast is no match for me. Besides, he has the injuries I left on him. Until those injuries heal, he can't escape my pursuit."

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "Moreover, if I don't even dare to chase after a stray dog, how can I subdue those with wavering minds within the Divine Dragon Palace? How can I intimidate the heroes of the Western Sea?"

"General Li, the princess's safety is entrusted to you. You must escort her back to the palace safely."

His tone was calm, but it carried an undeniable determination.

Looking at his resolute and confident profile, and recalling his heroic figure that had just swept across the sea, Mo Yuqiong's worries lessened, but she also felt her legs go weak. Her husband was indeed a great hero.

She bit her lip, finally letting go of his hand, and whispered, "Then... husband, please be careful and return home as soon as possible. Qiong'er is waiting for you at the Divine Dragon Palace."

Seeing that Wu Tian had made up his mind, Li Xuanba did not try to persuade him any further. He lowered his huge head again and said, "Your Highness has great courage. This old servant will protect the princess with my life and await your triumphant return."

Wu Tian nodded, said no more, gently kissed Mo Yuqiong's fair forehead, and then his figure transformed into a golden stream of light, disappearing into the vast depths of the Western Sea in the direction where the Overturning Sea King had fled.

Looking in the direction where Wu Tian disappeared, Dragon Turtle Li Xuanba remained silent for a moment, then murmured to himself in a deep voice, as if with a hint of emotion: "This prince consort... truly has great spirit and good methods."

"Your Majesty the Dragon King has found a fine son-in-law!"

Immediately, it turned around and respectfully said to Mo Yuqiong, "Princess, please climb onto this old servant's back, and we will return to the Divine Dragon Palace immediately."

……

Meanwhile, far above the Nine Heavens, in the Azure Milky Way, deep within the Mars Palace.

Wu Tian, ​​who had been immersed in the cultivation of the Golden Crow Dharma Image and the resonance of Hou Yi's bloodline, slowly opened his eyes.

Countless incantations intertwined in his pupils to form a great sun, his aura profound and unfathomable.

"The time is almost right."

Wu Tian muttered to himself, and with a slight thought, the Golden Crow Dharma Image, which was suspended above his head and resonated with the sun, let out a long cry, withdrew its brilliance, and transformed into a stream of light that was difficult for ordinary people to detect. It silently escaped from the Mars Palace, passed through layers of the Milky Way and the barrier of the heavenly realm, and sped towards the Western Sea in the lower realm.

The speed of the Golden Crow is unparalleled in the world. Although it is not at full speed, it will not take long to cross this endless distance.

……

Deep in the Western Sea, in a region perpetually shrouded in darkness and chaotic currents, lies a massive underwater whirlpool.

This vortex, with a diameter of over a hundred miles, slowly rotates, swallowing all the light and debris around it. It is bottomless, and even divine sense would feel obscure and distorted when it probes into it. It is one of the most dangerous places in the Western Sea, and ordinary aquatic creatures dare not approach it.

A barely perceptible golden light, faster than a meteor, silently pierced through the layers of seawater and plunged straight into the center of the enormous whirlpool.

The golden light remained as steady as a rock amidst the violent and chaotic tearing force of the vortex; it was none other than Wu Tian's Golden Crow Dharma Form.

The Golden Crow Dharma Image looked around, its beak slightly open, and a precious pearl, as blue as the purest sea and sky, with countless water light mantras seemingly constantly arising and ceasing inside, slowly emerged.

As soon as this pearl appeared, the raging whirlpools around it seemed to calm down, and countless streams of water spontaneously surrounded the pearl, appearing docile and submissive.

"The water element here is chaotic, and the whirlpools can naturally disrupt the perception of heavenly secrets, making it an ideal place to hide the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl."

The Golden Crow Dharma Image pondered to itself.

Now that the Golden Dragon Dharma Image is in the Western Sea and is about to face a complex situation, and with Moang's Dragon Pearl having been completely refined, he has no choice but to make a personal trip to present the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearl.

The Golden Crow Dharma Form activated its supernatural powers, its wings unleashing countless intricate and profound incantations, which soon intertwined into a shimmering expanse of water. It was precisely this playful nature of time that caused the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl to fall into the realm of time, only to appear in this world at specific times.

"Go!" the Golden Crow Dharma Form roared, and the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl instantly transformed into a stream of light, shooting into the deepest part of the vortex, where the energy was most chaotic and violent, and disappeared in no time.

At this time, the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl is no longer in this realm. It can be said to have transcended the Three Realms and is not within the Five Elements. Only a great being who has traversed the flow of time could possibly find the whereabouts of worldly treasures in the long river of time.

Having done all this, the Golden Crow Dharma Form did not linger. It transformed into a stream of light and soared into the sky, leaving the vortex and returning directly to the Mars Palace in the Heavenly Realm.

……

On the Western Sea, Wu Tian followed the aura he had left on the Overturning Sea King and relentlessly pursued him. The Overturning Sea King was indeed cunning and had a strong ability to survive. He constantly changed direction, sometimes diving into deep sea trenches, sometimes stirring up chaotic ocean currents to try to cover his tracks, and even creating fake bodies several times to confuse him.

However, Wu Tian's Ruyi Jingu Bang has the ability to break through magic. When he injured the opponent, he left Ruyi Jingu Bang's golden light inside the demonic dragon's body. As long as the opponent does not completely destroy the Ruyi Jingu Bang's golden light, it will be impossible for him to escape his pursuit.

During the chase, Wu Tian passed by the sea area with a huge underwater whirlpool. The Overturning Sea King rushed into the depths of this whirlpool, intending to use this natural forbidden area to escape his pursuit.

Without hesitation, Wu Tian gave chase. The closer he got to the center of the whirlpool, the more terrifying the tearing force of the raging seawater became. But as soon as he paused slightly with his golden cudgel, the surrounding water flow naturally calmed down.

When he arrived at the most chaotic point of the vortex energy, he suddenly heard a strange sound of water waves, like ripples spreading across a calm lake after a stone was thrown in.

A crystal-clear, azure pearl suddenly appeared before him, radiating light and floating silently.

He reached out and gestured, and the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl transformed into a stream of azure light, voluntarily entering his palm.

The divine pearl felt warm and smooth to the touch, yet as heavy as a mountain, as if it were supporting a real ocean. Vast and pure water essence flowed into his body through his arm, blending seamlessly with his cultivation technique. Even the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel) emanated a joyful hum.

"Good, with the help of this pearl, it won't be long before I can complete the sixteenth level of the 'Illustrated True Method of the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Treasure' and raise my strength to another level. You beast that overturns the sea, let's see where you can escape to now."

He stood up, put away the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and locked onto the increasingly weak aura of the Overturning Sea King once again. He transformed into a golden thread that tore through the seawater and chased after him at an even faster speed than before.

……

In the following days, a series of earth-shattering battles broke out in the depths of the Western Sea.

Holding the Ruyi Jingu Bang, Wu Tian fought fiercely with the trapped beast, the Overturning Sea King, more than ten times.

Each collision triggered a series of tsunamis, altered the celestial phenomena, and caused violent energy fluctuations to spread in all directions, attracting countless immortals, demons, and rogue cultivators who were secretly cultivating in the Western Sea to spy on them.

The infamous Overturning Sea Demon Dragon, who caused headaches for many True Immortals, was relentlessly pursued by the newly appointed Crown Prince of the Divine Dragon Palace, with nowhere to escape to either heaven or earth.

After more than a dozen fierce battles, new and terrible wounds continued to appear on the body of the sea-covering demonic dragon, and its blood was spilled all over the sea. Each time, he became more desperate.

The damned bastard fought with increasing ferocity, his staff techniques becoming more concise and fierce. Each strike seemed to carry the weight of the four seas, causing the demonic energy of the Overturning Sea King to dissipate, and the seawater he stirred up became shackles.

Eight days later, a complex sea area filled with jagged reefs and underwater volcanoes.

The Overlord of the Seas was at his last gasp; his thousand-foot-long dragon body was riddled with wounds, many of his dragon bones were broken, and his demonic energy was dimming. His eyes were filled with madness and despair as he roared, "Do you really want to wipe us out? If I fight to the death, you will definitely not escape unscathed. How about we call it quits and each take a step back?"

"Noisy!"

Wu Tian coldly shouted. After several days of fighting and with the help of the system panel to refine the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearl, his cultivation progressed extremely quickly. The sixteenth level of the "Illustrated True Method of the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearl" was about to be completed.

Once he breaks through, he will need to begin developing the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain to break through to the True Immortal realm. At that time, his combat power will undoubtedly surge once again.

This demonic dragon is now at its last gasp, and he is confident that he can kill it in Jiangxi today.

Upon realizing this, the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff) shone with an unprecedented brilliance.

He held nothing back, infusing this strike with the insights he had gained from days of fighting.

"Beat them!"

The golden cudgel seemed to transform into a divine pillar that split the heavens and the earth. The moment it crashed down, it seemed to tear through the void. It was so fast that no one could react at all, and it slammed solidly into the huge dragon head of the Overturning Sea King.

Time seemed to stand still for a moment.

Immediately afterwards—

"puff!"

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a muffled sound, like a watermelon cracking.

The ferocious dragon head of the Overturning Sea King was instantly covered with fine cracks under this blow, like porcelain struck by a heavy hammer.

Accompanied by a deafening scream, a dragon pearl shimmering with dark light burst forth from its head and fled frantically.

The thousand-foot-long dragon body instantly lost all its breath and vitality, stiffened abruptly, and then began to fall.

However, at this moment, a sudden change occurred.

Beside the Great Sage Overturning the Seas' dragon body, a tiny crack appeared without warning. From the crack emanated an extremely subtle yet vast divine power, which precisely enveloped the dragon pearl.

The Dragon Ball trembled violently, emitting a mournful cry of resentment, but it was utterly powerless against the suction force and was sucked into the gap with a "whoosh." The gap immediately closed, as if it had never existed.

The whole process was incredibly fast; if Wu Tian hadn't witnessed it himself, he would have been almost unaware of it.

Wu Tian's eyes narrowed, and he immediately stopped his pursuit. He carefully scanned that space with his divine sense, but there was no trace left, not even a trace of cause and effect was blurred, as if someone had erased it with great power.

He glanced at the mangled body of the Overturning Sea King, his mind racing: "Who took away the Overturning Sea Dragon Pearl?"

"The demon gods of the Northwest Demon God Sect? Buddhism? Or perhaps... the Dragon King of the North Sea?"

Although rumors have circulated that the Overturning Sea King defected from the North Sea Dragon Palace, turned against the North Sea Dragon King, and became an enemy of the dragon clan.

But he didn't believe this explanation at all; no matter how he looked at it, it seemed like a ruse by the father and son.

"The sudden attack from the sea today, perhaps it's because the Dragon King of the North Sea wants to kill me? Otherwise, how could he have arrived so quickly?"

Wu Tian's eyes were deep and unfathomable. After all, the Dragon Clan was a behemoth with many forces within it, and their entanglements of cause and effect were intricate and complex. It was not surprising that he, having become the son-in-law of the West Sea Dragon King, was being targeted.

"No matter who took away the Dragon Pearl that overturned the sea, even if they survive, their cultivation will be greatly damaged. Next time we meet, I will kill them with one blow."

He stopped hesitating, reached out and grabbed at the air. The terrifying giant dragon head of the Overturning Sea King was enveloped in golden light and shrunk to the size of an ordinary horse's head in a short time, which he then held in his hand.

The dragon's eyes were wide open in anger, still filled with fear and resentment. The demonic blood at the severed neck had congealed, emanating a chilling aura.

Carrying the bloody spoils, Wu Tian turned around and, without lingering, transformed into a golden streak of light, cutting through the waves towards the Divine Dragon Palace.

Wherever it passed, sea creatures retreated, and those secretly observing it all withdrew, filled with apprehension. (End of Chapter)