Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

Chapter 39 Ruyi Whip

As the stone door behind them slammed shut, only the father and son remained in the cave. The dim light made Tong Jin feel somewhat afraid.

"What did Huang Ren say to you outside just now?" The Wild Dog Cave Master, now transformed into a black-haired short-tailed dog, lay on the ground, his dark green eyes fixed on him.

Tong Jin had originally intended to hide it, but seeing her father's cold gaze, she shuddered and stammered out everything Huang Ren had said.

“Father, I wasn’t planning on doing anything.”

"Really, I remember what Father said, and I've already chased him away!"

Tong Jin explained, her voice growing softer and softer.

The Wild Dog Cave Master didn't speak, but after a long silence, he said, "No, you should go. Go find your senior brothers and sisters and ask them to keep an eye on that dog for you."

"If the opportunity arises, kill it."

"but……"

He slowly lowered his eyes. "You cannot show your face, and you certainly cannot take action, understand?"

Tong Jin wasn't stupid. After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "But Father, they are also people from Wild Dog Cave. If something happens to them, Qiyun Cave will definitely know that we did it, right?"

"Something happened?!" The Wild Dog Cave Master let out a cold laugh. "Who told you something would happen?"

"Go, do as I instruct."

Tong Jin was puzzled, but dared not disobey her father's will, so she could only agree and then turn around and leave the cave.

As the stone door closed, the cave was plunged back into darkness.

The Wild Dog Cave Master's azure eyes grew even colder. "Wild Bear Wood, I've given you the person. You'd better know when to stop."

……

Qiyun Cave.

Man Xiongmu has already left, and he did so openly and legitimately after receiving his mission at the Mountain Patrol Hall before descending the mountain.

Wu Tian lay on the stone chair, inhaling and exhaling through his mouth and nose, as the Qi of the Netherworld circulated within his body. He cast the four spells of water, fire, wind, and thunder in turn, and the turbid Qi within his body continued to dissipate.

During this period, he did not relax for a moment, devoting all his energy to the cultivation of the four spells and the opening of the meridians.

Even though he had a conflict with Wild Dog Cave these past two days, he did not slack off or relax; on the contrary, he became even more serious about his cultivation.

Whether it's the decree from that senior or the Savage Bear Wood, they are merely external forces that can be borrowed but not relied upon. Only one's own strength is the foundation.

After the orifices are opened, the next step is to circulate qi.

This stage of cultivation is crucial. Firstly, it allows one to craft magical artifacts, and secondly, the Qi circulation realm can, to a certain extent, cleanse the meridians and marrow, altering the body's inherent qualities.

After mastering different Qi circulation diagrams, one can achieve various transformations.

For example, the Qi-circulating diagram of the Qiyun Cave can accelerate one's speed and allow one to conceal one's tracks by using the yin wind and shadows.

The Wind and Fire Qi Circulation Diagram in Fire Raven Cave can enhance wind and fire talents and, to a certain extent, allow one to control the power of wind and fire.

Other branches, such as Black Bear Cave, White Ape Cave, and Fierce Tiger Cave, each possess different Qi circulation diagrams. After completing their cultivation, they all undergo various miraculous transformations.

They possess immense strength, bodies of copper and iron, and the ability to command ghosts, among other things. The Qi Circulation Diagram of Wild Dog Cave, named the Moon-Swallowing Qi Circulation Diagram, allows them to absorb moonlight at night to nourish their body and spirit, and can also devour ghosts—it is truly terrifying.

It is said that this Devouring Moon Qi Circulation Diagram was originally passed down by one of the sect leaders. The essence of the sun and moon is so wondrous that ordinary inheritors are not qualified to touch it. Only the Wild Dog Cave Ancestor, who came from the sect leader's direct lineage, had such an inheritance.

Moreover, the Devouring Yin Ghosts technique is extremely effective at countering the Thirty-Six Caves of the Hundred Beast Yin Soul Path, which is one of the reasons why the Wild Dog Cave lineage is able to overpower other branches.

The disciples of the Thirty-Six Caves all know very well that the direct lineage of the sect leader must possess the inheritance that restrains the Thirty-Six Caves. The Wild Dog Cave's Moon Devouring Qi Circulation Diagram is just the tip of the iceberg, yet it is enough to make people wary.

Wu Tian had also considered the Qi Circulation Diagram. If he had no other choice, that would be fine, but if he could obtain the Wild Dog Cave's inheritance, he would definitely not give it up.

The other Qi circulation diagrams in the Thirty-Six Caves can at most be considered secret transmissions, but the Moon-Swallowing Qi Circulation Diagram is likely a superior method.

Whether it's devouring the moon or eating ghosts, both are extremely rare talents, and he doesn't want to miss them.

Now that Wild Dog Cave has delivered itself to his doorstep, he naturally wants to try and obtain this Qi Circulation Diagram.

There's also the choice of magical artifacts. He's already discussed his ideas with Manxiong Mu, and Yanluo Suo's idea has fallen through. Crafting magical artifacts isn't as simple as he imagined. The combination of various materials and the tempering of spells are all things that predecessors explored through countless failures.

To forge a new magical artifact requires decades or even centuries of experimentation and countless resources. Only major sects have the strength and resources to do so.

Therefore, his choices are now very limited. He can choose one of the three cursed artifacts: the Yin Soul Banner, the Ruyi Whip, and the Water-Severing Cudgel.

Wu Tian was more inclined towards the Ruyi Whip. The properties of this cursed artifact could be changed by adding different spiritual materials, and many members of the Thirty-Six Caves Sect chose this cursed artifact.

Such as the Wind and Fire Whip, Water and Fire Whip, Wind and Water Whip, Yin Wind Whip, Yin Fire Whip, etc., because there are relatively few spiritual materials with the lightning attribute, and there is no inheritance in the sect of lightning attribute spells that can be used to nurture spell artifacts, so no one has refined them.

Wu Tian was ambitious and dreamed of refining a whip that could control the four elements of heaven and earth: water, fire, wind, and thunder. Although it would require a lot of spiritual materials and the subsequent nurturing would consume even more time and energy.

But he longed to forge a rare magical artifact, one that could unleash a torrent of water, fire, wind, and thunder, turning any enemy to ashes.

"With this Ruyi Whip, plus the Moon Devouring Ghost talent that comes with the completion of the Moon Devouring Qi Diagram, the whip can strike the body and devour souls with its mouth, thus forming a basic combat system."

"Alternatively, you could ask that senior for advice and see if she can offer any guidance..."

Wu Tian was immersed in cultivation, ignoring everything around him. Thunder roared, water and fire surged, and a strong wind blew. Under the successive application of the four spells, the turbid energy in his body was dissipated at a speed far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Unbeknownst to him, a night had passed. After leaving the cave, Wu Tian used the Fire Eye Spell to collect a wisp of morning purple energy into his eyes. He felt that his tired mind had recovered somewhat after a night of arduous cultivation.

He turned and walked into the cave, but the moment he turned, his eyes turned cold. His talent for avoiding misfortune and seeking good fortune had already made him sense that evil intentions were approaching.

"Not urgent."

Wu Tian returned to his cave, closed his eyes, and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

After about an hour, having rested and recovered to his peak condition, he slowly opened his eyes.

Then he walked out of the cave again and headed towards the direction outside the mountain gate.

"Quick, quick, the white dog has come out of the cave."

"Be careful, follow them quietly."

"Find a secluded spot and kill it."

Seven or eight figures hid in the shadow of a cloud-covering banner, concealing their tracks, and stared at Wu Tian from afar.

(End of this chapter)