Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

Upon hearing this, Kong Lingxuan raised an eyebrow slightly. "You're asking for my help?"

He looked at the Golden Crow with a scrutinizing gaze. "Since you are a pure-blooded Golden Crow, you should know that although my Phoenix Clan and the Golden Crow lineage are both birds, we have little connection. Why should I help you?"

Jinwu bluntly stated, "What the Star Lord said is true, but now that the Three Realms are conferring gods, the six Heavenly Lords are each recommending their own candidates. Although I have some cultivation, I am ultimately all alone."

"If we gain the support of the Phoenix Clan, we will have a better chance of winning the divine throne."

He paused, then continued, "Moreover, although I am not a descendant of the phoenix, I am still a bird, and share the same lineage as the phoenix. If I can ascend to a divine position, I will naturally watch over and help the phoenix clan in the future."

Kong Lingxuan looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly smiled.

"You certainly know how to talk, but..."

He shook his head, his gaze becoming profound.

"I cannot make this decision."

Jinwu was slightly taken aback.

Kong Lingxuan said, "You offended the Buddhist sect before by killing the two Arhats, Subduing Dragon and Subduing Tiger. Dingguang Bodhisattva deeply hates you for this."

"Those who have already made it onto the list of gods can no longer make a challenge."

"But the Bodhisattva Dingguang of Buddhism has not made a move yet, and his intentions are obvious."

"If you dare to show yourself, this Bodhisattva will surely take action."

“Under the current circumstances, if I were to stand up for you, I would be making an enemy of Buddhism.”

Jinwu was not surprised to hear this, but he had the talent to play with time and could see the past and future to a certain extent, so he had planned this trip in advance.

As expected, Kong Lingxuan paused only slightly before continuing, "Now is the time for the conferment of gods in the Three Realms, a matter of great importance. I must ask my mother's opinion. Please wait a moment."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and waved.

A burst of fire flew from his palm, transforming into a crimson talisman that hovered in the hall. Countless mysterious incantations flowed across the talisman, subtly connecting it to some unseen force.

Kong Lingxuan formed a mudra with his hands and recited mantras.

The talisman suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, and within that light, a portal slowly opened.

On the other side of the portal lies a celestial realm.

Through the talisman, the Golden Crow could vaguely see a glimpse of the celestial realm. It was vast and boundless, covered with ancient forests and wilderness. The sun, moon, and stars revolved in the heavens, and wind, rain, and thunder mingled between heaven and earth.

There was no trace of supernatural power or strange phenomena; it seemed to be a complete world.

"Is this the Yellow Heaven opened up by the Phoenix?"

Golden light shimmered in Wu Tian's pupils. He knew very little about this Heavenly Lord, and even in the rumors circulating outside, there was very little information about him.

I've only heard that the Yellow Heaven is also known as the Imperial Heaven, which seems to be a celestial heaven opened up by the phoenix using the Five Virtues, capable of giving birth to the supreme treasure of Xuanhuang Qi.

At this moment, as Kong Lingxuan's talisman connected with the Yellow Heaven, an extremely ancient being in that world awoke from its slumber.

hum!
A gaze pierced through the doorway and landed in the main hall.

Wherever that gaze fell, the entire Huode Hall trembled.

Even Kong Lingxuan couldn't help but lower his head to show respect.

A majestic and noble will descended from the darkness, and along with the auspicious glow and the flow of primordial energy, it coalesced into the form of a woman.

She was graceful and elegant, exuding supreme nobility. Her five-colored dress, with its flowing rosy light, obscured her face, leaving only a pair of cold and authoritative eyes sweeping over her.

Her gaze fell on the golden crow.

In that instant, Jinwu felt a tightness all over his body.

That gaze seemed to see through everything, to understand everything. His bloodline, his cultivation, his supernatural powers—all seemed to be laid bare under that gaze.

Even though the Golden Crow Dharma Image had long anticipated this, it still felt somewhat terrified at this moment.

The stronger one's power, the more one can feel the greatness of a Golden Immortal.

This is an existence that transcends the limits of cultivation, a being that has transcended the Dao, creating heaven and earth with its own power, and becoming the master of heaven and earth.

Before such a being, his so-called cultivation and supernatural powers are as insignificant as fireflies compared to the bright moon.

He could feel that gaze probing his bloodline.

After all, it is too strange for a pure-blooded golden crow to be born in this world. It is easy to think that there is some kind of conspiracy or action behind it.

Wu Tian remained motionless. His Golden Crow Dharma Image was completely genuine, without any faking or impurities. This was the source of his confidence in coming here, and his greatest reliance.

Even a Golden Immortal cannot ignore a pure-blooded Golden Crow.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the pounding in his heart and trying to remain calm.

The Yellow Heaven Lord's gaze lingered on him for a long time.

I don't know how much time passed—

It may be just a moment, or it may be a long time.

This being finally withdrew its gaze.

When she spoke, her voice was clear and enchanting, like the sound of heaven.

"The purebred three-legged golden crow has a solid foundation, which is truly amazing."

She looked at the Golden Crow with a hint of approval in her eyes. "I am very curious. Logically speaking, a being like you should not exist in this world, but you have appeared anyway."

"What exactly is your background?"

Jinwu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I only received some gifts from the fallen Golden-Winged Roc of the Southern Frontier by chance. I never expected that I would awaken the Golden Crow bloodline during my breakthrough."

"In a way, I'd say I'm connected to the phoenix lineage."

"Golden-Winged Roc?" Fire Phoenix murmured softly, then suddenly laughed, "He is unlucky and destined to suffer this calamity. Only after reincarnation can he hope to attain the Great Dao."

"You are fortunate to have inherited his legacy."

"However, the bloodline of the Golden-Winged Roc and the authority of Mars cannot possibly nurture a pure-blooded Golden Crow..."

She stopped there and didn't press further.

This little golden crow must have some secret, but if we keep pressing it, it's impossible for it to answer honestly.

The Lord of the Yellow Heaven is naturally tolerant. As long as the other party does not possess any methods left behind by other Heavenly Lords, she can naturally tolerate such a naturally born divine being.

Upon hearing this, Jinwu's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm: "I don't know the specific reason either; I've always had a bit of luck involved."

Huo Huang looked at him, her smile deepening.

"Luck?"

She shook her head but didn't press the matter further.

"Since you have come to ask for the support of my Phoenix Clan, I suppose you are also concerned about the karmic consequences with Buddhism."

"I can promise to stand up for you. Apart from the Bodhisattva Dingguang, no other powerful figure in Buddhism will dare to attack you."

"If you can get past Dingguang Bodhisattva, you can be listed on the Investiture of the Gods." "If you can't even handle Dingguang, then..."

She looked at the golden crow and shook her head slightly, "There's no need to compete for the rankings anymore."

Jinwu met her gaze and said decisively, "That's enough. I will personally take action to kill Dingguang."

Fire Phoenix was slightly taken aback, then smiled.

"Good, you've got some guts."

She pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I allow you to compete for the divine throne in the name of the Phoenix Clan. If you lose, so be it."

"But if you ascend to godhood, you must marry a woman from my Phoenix Clan and serve my Phoenix lineage for a thousand years."

Jinwu frowned slightly. "May I ask, Lord Heaven, how can I serve you?"

"Does this mean we should blindly obey?"

The Lord of Yellow Heaven laughed and said, "As long as you do not become an enemy of my Phoenix lineage, you will help my Phoenix lineage repel any foreign invaders."

Jinwu then slightly relaxed his brows.

He raised his head and looked at the Lord of the Yellow Heaven.

"I can agree to these conditions, but who I marry is my own decision."

The Lord of Yellow Heaven laughed, a laugh as bright as spring sunshine, with a dazzling and breathtaking beauty. "That's easy to say. In my Yellow Heaven, there are many phoenixes, and among them, there are quite a few women who are excellent in appearance, talent, and temperament."

"You are free to choose as you see fit, and you can even choose several."

At that moment, Jinwu stared intently at her, "What if I wanted to marry the God of Heaven?"

Upon hearing this, the Lord of Yellow Heaven was stunned for the first time, as if he had not heard clearly, or as if he had some doubts.

But at this moment, Kong Lingxuan, who had been standing to the side without saying a word, turned pale.

So you asked me for help, and now you want to be my stepfather?!
If it weren't for his mother being there, he would have loved to unleash the Five-Colored Divine Light right now and beat the golden crow to a pulp, letting it know what true power and prestige were.

That's outrageous! What audacity!

You think you're worthy, you three-legged crow?

Not to mention that Kong Lingxuan was gritting her teeth here, her eyes almost spitting fire as she looked at Jinwu.

After a moment of stunned silence, the Lord of Yellow Heaven realized what was happening and a strange expression appeared on his face. He said in a somewhat subtle tone, "Aren't you afraid I'll punish you for spouting nonsense like this?"

At this moment, the Golden Crow Dharma Image was truly audacious, staring intently at the beautiful and alluring woman before him. This woman was not only stunningly beautiful and had a perfect figure, but was also a powerful Golden Immortal.

If only I could sleep with her...

That would be absolutely amazing.

Then you won't have to worry about not having a good life!

Regardless of any schemes or plots involved in the Investiture of the Gods, if one could live off the Yellow Heaven Lord, then there would be no need to worry about being tricked.

"I fell in love with God at first sight, and I could no longer see anything else in the world."

"If I had to marry a member of the Phoenix Clan, I would marry no one but God in this life."

The Lord of Yellow Heaven saw that this guy was not only talking nonsense, but also his eyes were scanning his body, especially his chest, waist and hips. His gaze was so intense that it was hard to resist.

She is a powerful Golden Immortal. Throughout the long history of the world, no one has ever dared to be so disrespectful in front of her. This is truly outrageous.

But she also had a strange feeling in her heart, as if she was enjoying it. After all, she was a woman, and a beautiful one at that.

The other person's aggressive gaze actually made her feel a little secretly pleased.

Even if he is a pure-blooded Golden Crow, so what? Such a young prodigy, a monster that appears only once in a thousand years, is so infatuated with him.

She deliberately put on a stern face, her voice turning colder, and casually swept out a beam of light, knocking the golden crow standing in front of her off balance. The crow, covered in dust, slumped to the ground, unable to get up for a long time.

"You youngster, stop talking nonsense."

"I meant well by wanting you to marry a woman from my Phoenix Clan, but you dared to dream of it. That's utterly outrageous."

"Hmph, if you dare to talk nonsense again in the future, I'll teach you a lesson."

Upon hearing this, Jinwu showed no sign of frustration; instead, he appeared somewhat smug. Although the Heavenly Lord was speaking in a reprimanding tone, he did not impose any excessive punishment.

Even the last sentence subtly revealed a sense of intimacy.

He immediately seized the opportunity, disregarding his disheveled appearance, and said, "In short, my love for God is as clear as day and night. I will marry no one but God in this life. Please grant my wish."

The Lord of the Yellow Heaven subconsciously glanced at Kong Lingyuan, who was about to explode beside him, and quickly glared at Jinwu, "Shut up and don't talk nonsense anymore."

"We'll talk about marriage later. With your current cultivation level, you should get past Dingguang first."

"Don't let yourself get beaten up and run away in fear, not even getting a divine position. That would make you a laughingstock."

Jinwu chuckled as he rose from the ground. “Don’t worry, God. That bald monk is no match for me. Once I defeat him and seize the divine throne, I can marry you, right?”

At this moment, Kong Lingxuan could no longer hold back, "Don't be too presumptuous. You'd better know when to stop, or don't blame me for being impolite."

The Lord of the Yellow Heaven was somewhat troubled, never expecting to encounter such a reckless person. He quickly said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. If you want to marry me, wait until you become the Heavenly Emperor."

After she finished speaking, before Jinwu could continue, she said to Kong Lingxuan, "Xuan'er, you are in charge of arranging his affairs from now on."

Jinwu then hurriedly asked, "If I truly become the Heavenly Emperor, would the Heavenly Lord be willing to marry me?"

Before he finished speaking, the figure of the Yellow Heaven Lord had already vanished in a ray of light, seemingly fleeing in disarray.

"We'll talk about that when you become the Heavenly Emperor..."

The beauty is gone, her voice lingers on.

Jinwu showed a satisfied expression. Although he did not get what he wanted directly, he had at least managed to get a promise.

"If I really become the Heavenly Emperor, I will marry the Lord of the Yellow Heaven."

"Then I'm the real winner in life!"

At this moment, Kong Lingxuan revealed a forced smile, "Fellow Daoist, your strength is currently shallow. If you were to directly attempt to seize the divine position now, you would probably not be a match for Dingguang."

"Why don't I spar with you for a bit first?"

Before he could finish speaking, and without even bothering to make an excuse, five-colored rays of light shot into the sky behind him, filling the entire ancient hall with their radiance.

"Come, come, let me see what you're capable of that you dare to dream of becoming the Heavenly Emperor?"

Faced with the overwhelming five-colored rays of light, the Golden Crow did not hesitate to transform into a golden rainbow and was about to escape from the ancient palace.

However, the five-colored rays of light intertwined, creating an effect as if a small world within the temple completely isolated the ancient palace from the outside world.

"Good heavens, my future adopted son is really angry and wants to kill his stepfather!"

The golden crow flapped its wings, and a halo of light, like ripples on water, surrounded its body, directly employing its ability to play with time.

If he were to get beaten up by this adopted son, he'd lose all face. He couldn't very well complain to the Lord of Heaven! (End of Chapter)