Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

Wu Tian looked at the Dragon King of the West Sea, remained silent for a moment, and then smiled.

"Is my father-in-law trying to kick me out?"

The Dragon King of the West Sea was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

"You little rascal, you sure know how to joke!"

Wu Tian also laughed, and after laughing, he looked solemnly at the Dragon King of the West Sea.

"Father-in-law, rest assured, as Qiong'er's husband, I will always be a member of the Divine Dragon Palace. No matter what the future holds, the Divine Dragon Palace will always be my foundation. I, Wu Tian, ​​will keep my word."

The Dragon King of the West Sea nodded, his satisfaction evident in his expression.

He paused, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Now that the Divine Dragon Palace is in ruins and needs to be rebuilt, I think the name of the Divine Dragon Palace should perhaps be changed."

Wu Tian looked at him.

"What does my father-in-law mean?"

The Dragon King of the West Sea said, "The Divine Dragon Palace is, after all, the name of a branch of the Dragon Clan. Now that everyone in the Three Realms knows your name, Wu Tian, ​​it would be somewhat inappropriate to still call it the Divine Dragon Palace."

"Moreover, after this battle, the Divine Dragon Palace has suffered a great loss of vitality. To rebuild, it needs a new look and a new name."

He looked at Wu Tian, ​​his eyes gleaming.

"How about we rename it Tongtianfu?"

Wu Tian was slightly taken aback, then smiled.

"Tongtianfu... What a great name. It connects heaven and earth, the three realms and ten directions. It has grandeur."

Golden light shot up from his pupils, revealing an indescribable brilliance.

"However, we cultivators should have this kind of heroic spirit, so let us do as my father-in-law says."

The Dragon King of the West Sea laughed heartily.

"Good! From now on, this place will be the Tongtian Palace!"

Li Xuanba nodded slightly, while General Shenkun cheered loudly.

The surviving aquatic creatures also knelt down and shouted in unison.

"Tongtian Mansion! Tongtian Mansion!"

Cheers echoed over the ruins.

Although the palaces were in ruins, and although the deaths and injuries were heavy.

But the Divine Dragon Palace... or rather, the Heavenly Palace, produced a hegemon.

It will surely occupy a place in the Three Realms in the future.

……

a few days later.

Wu Tian stood in the newly built main hall and raised his hand to unleash a beam of golden light.

The golden light shot into the sky, heading straight towards the Jade Pool.

He had been eyeing the broken branch of the ancient peach tree for a long time and was eager to get it.

A broken branch gave rise to the body of the Long-Armed Divine Ape.

He now possesses four great forms: the Wind Mother Form, the Golden Crow Form, the Hou Yi Form, and the Long-Armed Divine Ape Form.

When his original body broke through to the Demon Saint realm, he condensed the ancient star Yinghuo and transformed into the Golden Crow body, and now he remains in the Yinghuo Star Palace.

The Golden Crow Dharma Form possesses boundless potential, in no way inferior to the Long-Armed Divine Ape, and the Hou Yi Dharma Form needs no further introduction.

It's just that the form of the Wind Mother is somewhat weak.

"After obtaining the broken branch of the Peach of Immortality, you can refine it using the system panel. Perhaps you can create another Dharma Image, or enhance the potential of the Wind Mother Dharma Image."

Wu Tian's mind raced; after obtaining the broken branch of the Peach of Immortality, his strength would undoubtedly advance even further.

"One day, when my many clones merge, my strength will surely be elevated to an unprecedented level."

"But there's no rush, it's not enough yet."

"At the very least, all the clones must be raised to their peak, reaching the level of invincible immortals, and embarking on the path of great power. Only after they are united can there be hope of becoming a Golden Immortal."

He had read in some ancient books of Taiqing Temple that in myths and legends, there were powerful beings who would descend to the mortal realm to reincarnate, cultivate a new path, and eventually merge with their original body to create the heavens.

This is clearly one of the paths one takes after achieving great power.

Wu Tian didn't expect all his clones to become powerful beings, after all, the path to becoming a Golden Immortal had blocked countless geniuses throughout history.

Even invincible beings like Kong Lingxuan, Yaochi Jinmu, and Jiutian Xuannv were blocked at the threshold of the Golden Immortal realm, unable to approach for millennia.

"A golden immortal..."

"He created heaven and earth, forming a world of his own, and was called the Lord of Heaven!"

"I wonder when I will be able to cultivate to such a state of enlightenment."

……

Meanwhile, high above the nine heavens.

Lingxiao Palace.

This majestic palace, suspended high in the sky, was now shrouded in a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

The main hall was vast and boundless, its height and depth unknown.

Above the dome, the sun, moon, and stars revolve, and the celestial constellations shine brightly. Beneath your feet, mountains and rivers stretch out, and the vast landscape unfolds before your eyes. Every river carries the destiny of all living beings.

All around, there were swirling clouds and mist, ethereal light, and auspicious vapors. Celestial soldiers and generals could be seen patrolling, and celestial officials and maidens coming and going.

In the center of the main hall, six Gods each occupy a side.

Its phenomena are ever-changing, and its power overwhelms the three realms.

In the east, a cloud bed hangs in mid-air, where the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable sits cross-legged.

His body shimmered with a pure, flowing light, like the warm spring sun, illuminating all things. That light was pure and vast, untouched by a speck of dust, untainted by any trace of cause and effect.

"Fellow Daoists, now that we are all here, let's begin."

The Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"The reason I have summoned you all here is to discuss matters concerning the Heavenly Emperor."

"The position of the Heavenly Emperor is related to the fate of the Three Realms and the secrets of the ancient Heavenly Emperor. This matter is of great importance and cannot be taken lightly."

He looked at the crowd.

"In my opinion, we should forge a supreme treasure that gathers the authority of the three realms. This treasure can be named the Investiture of the Gods, and it will contain all the authority of the three realms and the Heavenly Court."

"The 365 positions of the righteous gods will be divided among the three realms to balance the operation of heaven and earth. The Investiture of the Gods will be jointly held by the six of us, with the Heavenly Emperor acting on our behalf."

He paused.

"As for the selection of the Heavenly Emperor, we can jointly recommend someone with both virtue and talent to take the position."

"Does anyone have any objections?"

Upon hearing this, Kunpeng sneered, "The Investiture of the Gods? What a grand ambition! It is said that the ancient Heavenly Emperor established the Investiture Platform to bestow titles upon all the gods and deities of the heavens. Does your Great Red also wish to exercise the authority of the ancient Heavenly Emperor?"

His voice was hoarse and cold, like a chilling wind blowing from the depths of hell.

"But whether it's the Investiture of the Gods or other treasures, none of that matters. The key question is: who will ultimately become the Heavenly Emperor?"

"Are you from the Taiqing Dao Sect? Or a disciple of the Yuxu Kunlun Sect?"

"If these were your disciples or descendants, what difference would it make whether the Investiture of the Gods is in your hands or not?"

"The so-called 'both virtue and talent' is nothing but a joke. What exactly constitutes virtue and talent? And who gets to decide?"

"Da Chi, let's make this matter clear. If it doesn't suit my taste, I'll get up and leave."

Kunpeng's barrage of questions caused Jade Void Celestial Venerable to frown. "Kunpeng, the Investiture of the Gods is jointly controlled by the six of us, meaning we all have the final say. The so-called Heavenly Emperor is merely a puppet through whom we use him to comprehend the Dharma. Do you really want to compete for this?"

Kunpeng sneered.

"Puppet? Do you think I don't know what you Buddhist and Taoist sects are up to? If the position of Heavenly Emperor really falls into the hands of your disciples and grand-disciples, and then you break through to the Golden Immortal realm and add the position of Heavenly Emperor to your power, will there still be a place for us in the Three Realms?"

He sat up straight, his wings fluttered slightly, and his aura surged.

"I, Kunpeng, will make this clear: the throne of the Heavenly Emperor must not fall into the hands of your Buddhist and Taoist disciples and their descendants. Otherwise—"

He spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Let's break up!"

Qinglong narrowed his eyes slightly. Everyone present was an ancient being who had cultivated for countless years, and they knew each other's thoughts and schemes like the back of their hand.

However, they are different in their identities and are unwilling to break ties with Buddhism and Taoism, while Kunpeng is different.

With the Northwest Demon God Sect destroyed and the eighteen Demon Lords suppressed, he has become completely unscrupulous, which is why he dares to speak so frankly.

The Lord of Yellow Heaven was enveloped in fiery clouds, with five golden rings rotating behind him. He wore a crimson robe, possessed a dignified demeanor, and had a beautiful face, exuding an innate nobility.

When she spoke, her voice was melodious, like the celestial voice of the Great Dao, or a clear spring striking a rock, calming the mind and spirit. "Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, why be angry? Let's talk things out."

"Since Fellow Daoist Da Chi has brought up this idea, he must have a plan. Let's listen to him finish before we discuss it."

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze fell upon the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable.
The Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable smiled slightly.

"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng's concern is nothing more than that we might usurp the throne of the Heavenly Emperor. How about this—"

He paused.

"The throne of the Heavenly Emperor will be held by the six of us in rotation. Each of us will rule for a thousand years, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

Jade Void Celestial Venerable frowned deeply.

"Taking turns? This..."

Kunpeng sneered.

“Take turns? Da Chi, you’ve got a good plan.”

He stared at the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable.

Who will lead the first millennium?

The Great Crimson Celestial Venerable's smile remained unchanged, but his words carried an air of domineering arrogance: "Our Daoist sect is supreme, and it should begin with me."

Kunpeng scoffed, "With the rotation, the first person to take on the role will inevitably seize the initiative and reap the greatest benefits."

"We don't know what the situation will be like a thousand years from now."

"If you, Da Chi, obtain the Heavenly Emperor's secret and your cultivation greatly advances, will we still have any say in the matter? Wouldn't we be doing all this for nothing?"

He looked at the Azure Dragon and the Fire Phoenix.

"Blue Heaven, Yellow Heaven, are you willing to let him assume the position of Heavenly Emperor for a thousand years?"

The Azure Dragon remained silent, and the Fire Phoenix also kept quiet.

As for Shakyamuni, he sat cross-legged on a lotus throne with his eyes closed from beginning to end.

Jade Void Celestial Venerable pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.

“What Fellow Daoist Kunpeng said is not without reason. Taking turns in this role does indeed make it easy for the first person to take the lead to gain an advantage.”

He looked at the Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable.

“Fellow Daoist Da Chi, this method is inappropriate.”

The Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable nodded slightly.

"If that's the case, then let's discuss it again."

Fire Phoenix suddenly spoke.

"How about this, we each nominate one person, making a total of six, to compete for the position of Heavenly Emperor."

She looked at everyone with a smile.

“Supernatural powers determine victory or defeat, and the victor becomes emperor. In this way, it is fair and just, and everyone relies on their own abilities. No one can find fault with it.”

Upon hearing this, Kunpeng's eyes flickered.

"Each of you nominate one person?"

Fire Phoenix nodded.

"That's right. The Taiqing Dao lineage recommends one person, the Yuxu Dao lineage recommends one person, the Buddhist sect recommends one person, the Dragon Clan recommends one person, the Phoenix Clan recommends one person, and the Northwest Demon God Dao recommends one person. The six of them will compete, and the final winner will be the Heavenly Emperor."

She paused.

"how?"

Azure Dragon pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"This method is feasible. Everyone relies on their own abilities, and no one can blame anyone else. The winner is honorable, and the loser has nothing to say."

Jade Void Celestial Venerable shook his head.

"inappropriate."

Jade Void Celestial Venerable said, "The position of Heavenly Emperor is related to the fate of the Three Realms. How can it be determined by supernatural powers alone? What use are supernatural powers if one has no ability to govern the Three Realms?"

Kunpeng sneered, "Then what do you suggest? You want fairness and governance capabilities at the same time? There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Jade Void Celestial Venerable looked at him.

"How about this: six people compete, but not only in terms of supernatural powers, but also in terms of cultivation, wisdom, luck, and merit. Each aspect will be tested, and a comprehensive evaluation will be conducted to select the best."

Kunpeng sneered.

"Cultivation? Wisdom? Luck? Merit? Who decides these things? You? Or me?"

He said coldly, "These things are the easiest to fake. You can just say who wins and we can say what? Your Buddhist and Taoist sects are best at these kinds of empty tricks."

"At that time, you can easily use some tricks to make your disciple win."

Jade Void Celestial Venerable frowned. "Kunpeng, you have repeatedly provoked me. Do you think my sword is not strong enough?"

Kunpeng sneered, "What? Threatening me? At worst, we'll fight. What do I have to fear?"

The two stared at each other, and sparks flew faintly in the void. Jade Void Celestial Venerable's sword energy surged, while the chaotic energy behind Kunpeng surged. The two auras collided in the void, causing the Lingxiao Palace to tremble slightly.

Qinglong coughed lightly.

"Fellow Daoists, why argue? Since you each hold your own opinion, why not discuss another method?"

He looked at Buddha.

"Fellow Daoist Shakyamuni, do you have any insightful opinions?"

Shakyamuni clasped his hands together, his face serene.

"Amitabha--"

He spoke slowly, his voice distant and ethereal.

"In my humble opinion, the position of the Heavenly Emperor should be determined by virtue. The virtuous should hold it, and the unvirtuous should lose it."

Kunpeng sneered.

"Virtue? What is virtue? Is it the virtue of your Buddhist sect, or the virtue of my demonic path?"

Shakyamuni looked at him, his gaze calm as still water.

"Virtue is the heart of heaven and earth, and the wish of all living beings. It is not the private interest of one family or faction, but the public good that all spirits revere."

Kunpeng scoffed, "Don't try to play games with me. I don't believe in the so-called power of heaven and earth, nor do I care about the so-called virtue of all living beings. Only power is eternal."

"The position of the Heavenly Emperor is most suitable for someone with great supernatural powers."

Shakyamuni smiled slightly and said nothing more.

Fire Phoenix looked at Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable.

"Fellow Daoist Da Chi, what is your intention?"

The Great Crimson Celestial Venerable pondered for a long time before slowly speaking.

"In my opinion, Fellow Daoist Huang Tian's suggestion is feasible."

"However, if a lawless person were to ascend to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, it would likely bring endless disasters."

"The position of the Heavenly Emperor is no small matter; only the virtuous can occupy it."

"I think we should first refine the Investiture of the Gods, gather the positions of 365 righteous gods, and then have the 365 righteous gods fight each other for the position of Heavenly Emperor."

"The one who can overpower all enemies and sweep away all gods is the rightful Heavenly Emperor."

The Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable looked at everyone and said, "Those who can become true gods must be favored by the Heavenly Dao and be in harmony with the authority and creation of Heaven and Earth. Such a Dao is in harmony with Heaven and Earth, which is virtue, and they can become Heavenly Emperors."

"If I were to suppress all the gods again, I would become the ruler of the Three Realms."

What do you all think?

Jade Void Celestial Venerable pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Approved!"

Qinglong nodded, "The Investiture of the Gods was jointly created by us, and the 365 righteous gods were also jointly recommended by us. Who can assume the position of Heavenly Emperor depends on their respective foundation and destiny."

Fire Phoenix smiled and said, "This method is feasible."

Shakyamuni clasped his hands together and said, "Good."

Kunpeng remained silent. Although the original competition among six people had been transformed into a competition among three hundred and sixty-five righteous gods, the Investiture of the Gods held his authority, and he could also bestow titles upon some of the gods.

Although the eighteen demon lords of the Northwest Demon God Path have been suppressed, he can still support a new batch of demon gods at any time.

There is certainly a chance for them to contend for the throne of the Heavenly Emperor.

The Great Crimson Heavenly Venerable looked at everyone and said, "Since no one has any objections, then it shall be so."

"On the day the Investiture of the Gods is published, we may bestow titles upon all the gods and jointly elevate the Heavenly Emperor to the throne." (End of Chapter)