Chapter 142 My Grand Ambition: I will attain the position of Immortal Emperor and suppress all external enemies...
"The past is gone, and now is not the time to wallow in sorrow," the White Tiger Immortal Emperor said in a deep voice.
Bai also sniffed hard, and wiped his face haphazardly with his paws to remove the tears.
"Take the child and go back to see him," said the Azure Dragon Immortal Emperor.
The White Tiger Immortal Emperor lowered his eyes to look at the teary-eyed little tiger cub, his gaze complex. "Then let's go back and take a look."
The Immortal Emperors exchanged glances, then simultaneously formed hand seals. Brilliant divine light shot into the sky, and with their supreme divine power, they tore a rift in the vast expanse of time and space.
With a wave of his hand, the White Tiger Immortal Emperor led Zhong Jiuli and Bai Ye into the time-space passage.
The sudden change in scenery made Bai forget even her grief. The scene outside the passage was extremely magnificent, with stars rapidly changing between birth and destruction, and the vicissitudes of life compressed into a single moment.
Time lost its meaning here; only the long river formed by the laws of spacetime flowed silently beneath their feet. How much time had passed—perhaps a moment, perhaps ten thousand years—was unknown. The White Tiger Immortal Emperor led the two away from the river of time and space, arriving at a verdant valley.
A gentle breeze caressed my face, carrying the refreshing fragrance of flowers. In the distance, layered mountain peaks were shrouded in a purple mist. Several adorable white tiger cubs ran across the grass, chasing after colorful butterflies.
The butterfly was very intelligent, flitting about and stopping, which amused a group of tiger cubs who had just learned to run, causing them to fall over on the grass. One of the cubs, who was particularly young, couldn't get up for a long time after falling.
She wasn't angry; wherever she fell, she lay down and fell asleep right there.
Bai also looked at everything in front of him in surprise. "I've seen this place before. When that secret realm was born in the wild mountains, there was a white tiger that took me on a spiritual journey to this place."
"This is the territory of our White Tiger Clan." The White Tiger Immortal Emperor spoke slowly, his voice gentle, with a hint of reminiscence.
In the distance, a gentle woman dressed in a plain white dress walked over. With a smile on her face, she walked to the little tiger cub who was lying on the ground and refusing to get up. She bent down, picked her up, and asked with a smile, "Are you sleepy? Mother will take you back to sleep."
The little tiger cub nestled in its mother's arms, whimpering and whining, "I'm not sleepy, I can't catch it, it's not fun."
"When our Aye grows up a bit, she'll be able to catch up with him," the woman coaxed her with a smile, then picked up the little tiger and started walking back.
"Is this me?" Bai Ye's voice trembled slightly as she stared at the woman's figure, her vision blurring, tears welling up in her eyes.
"This is you." The White Tiger Immortal Emperor's gaze was fixed on the woman, his eyes also glistening with tears.
"How could I forget? I shouldn't have forgotten," Bai murmured softly. She raised her paw and patted her head. She wasn't really a child; she should remember these things.
"Follow her, take another look at her. Next, we'll take you to the inheritance site." After saying this, the White Tiger Immortal Emperor took the lead and followed the figure in front of him.
Zhong Jiuli followed with Bai in her arms. The group walked along the path and gradually approached the depths of the valley. Several houses built of ancient bluestone and spirit wood came into view.
The fenced courtyard is neat and cozy. Outside, an old peach tree is laden with fruit, its fragrance filling the air. Further away, a lake, clear as a mirror, reflects the blue sky and white clouds, while several cranes stroll along its shore.
The little tiger cub, who had just been snuggling in its mother's arms, was now running around by the lake, chasing after the tall, long-legged cranes. It stumbled and fell as it ran, and every now and then it would tumble over because it couldn't control its strength, making strange "ooh ooh ooh" noises. It looked extremely happy.
Looking at the innocent and adorable little tiger, Zhong Jiuli's heart melted. It seemed that she had met the little tiger a little too late.
Although Bai Ye found the tiger cute, she really didn't want to admit that the silly thing was herself, so she changed the subject and asked, "Is this... the previous era?"
"Yes and no," the White Tiger Immortal Emperor replied. "It is a mark in the cracks of time and space, a fragment of memory frozen at a certain moment."
"Do they really exist?" Bai pressed.
The White Tiger Immortal Emperor did not reply, but simply shook his head.
They stood by the lake, like outsiders, watching this cherished memory.
In this idyllic paradise, time seems to stand still. In the blink of an eye, the little tiger cub has grown up a bit. He no longer stumbles when he walks and can now easily catch the butterflies in the air.
Unfortunately, all beautiful things are fleeting.
On a clear afternoon, a crack appeared in the sky, the fissures twisted and menacing, as if it had been forcibly ripped open.
Thick black smoke billowed from the cracks, carrying an ominous aura that sent chills down one's spine, polluting the sky and this pure land.
The White Tiger Clan's protective array was teetering on the brink of collapse under the corrosive influence of the black energy.
All the tiger cubs playing on the grass were taken away by their respective elders, and the gentle woman held her child tightly, her figure transforming into a streak of light as she fled into the distance.
She was extremely fast and her movements were graceful and agile, clearly indicating that she was highly skilled.
"She had already touched the threshold of Immortal Emperor, but unfortunately, because she gave birth to you, most of her cultivation was absorbed by you, causing her cultivation to plummet, leaving her only at the current Immortal King realm," the White Tiger Immortal Emperor said quietly.
Bai watched as the woman was chased by countless Void Demons, his voice filled with anger: "And what about you? Why is she the only one here? Where are you?"
The White Tiger Immortal Emperor smiled wryly, "I am waging war in the outer realms."
Her eyes were red as she watched the gentle woman fight and retreat. Faced with the enemy's powerful attack, her protective divine light began to waver. She then left all her protection to the child in her arms and used her own flesh and blood to fight the enemy head-on.
Seeing his mother injured, the little tiger squirmed restlessly in her arms, wanting to come out and help.
The woman hugged her even tighter, holding her firmly in her arms. Her plain white dress was soaked in blood, and her whole body was covered in blood.
They fled for their lives in the mountains for several days, and the woman's injuries worsened, and her breath grew weaker and weaker.
"Aaaaah, I killed them!" Bai roared, waving his claws and grabbing at that space.
Her claws pierced through the shadows, but could not harm the Void Demons in the slightest.
"Don't rush, these things have already happened in the past, let's continue reading." Zhong Jiuli held the little tiger in her arms, preventing her from moving around.
Just as the woman was about to give up, a tiger's roar and a dragon's cry rang out from above.
Several extremely powerful figures broke through the air and landed in front of the woman. They all bore the marks of battle, indicating that the situation outside was equally dire.
After landing, the White Tiger Immortal Emperor saw the battered and nearly exhausted woman and the cub in her arms, and his anger almost materialized.
"evil creature!"
Her aura of slaughter surged forth, transforming into countless weapons that annihilated the entire void demon race of the small world.
After clearing out the Void Demon Clan, the White Tiger Immortal Emperor squatted down, held the wounded woman and the little tiger in his arms, and took out a celestial herb to feed the woman.
With the elixir entering her body, the pale face of the gentle woman finally regained a trace of color. She leaned against the White Tiger Immortal Emperor's chest, her eyes filled with tenderness, and she visibly relaxed.
She looked up, her gaze sweeping over the several wounded Immortal Emperors around her, and asked with concern, "How is the battle going outside?"
The White Tiger Immortal Emperor shook his head, his face full of bitterness. "Those things are not important. You should first refine the medicinal power to heal your injuries."
Upon hearing this, the gentle woman's heart sank. She knew these comrades who had fought alongside her all too well; they would never have shown such an expression unless the situation had deteriorated beyond repair.
She looked down at the sleeping child in her arms, gently stroking the soft fur on the tiger cub's cheek, and made a decision in her heart.
"It may be selfish to say this now," she said slowly, her voice weak but firm. "But if destruction is inevitable, I don't want my child to perish with us here."
“We share the same intention,” said the Azure Dragon Immortal Emperor. “If it truly comes to the last moment, we should leave behind a spark for future generations.”
Another Immortal Emperor, who was also injured, said, "But now, the entire Great Thousand World is sealed off by the forbidden techniques of the Void Demon Clan. How can we break through this cage of heaven and earth?"
“If they can seal it, we can break it,” said the Xuanwu Immortal Emperor. “As long as we work together, we will surely be able to fight our way out and send away the outstanding descendants of each race.”
Upon hearing this, all the Celestial Emperors turned their gazes to one direction.
There stood a woman in white, enveloped in silver light. She never uttered a word, standing there aloof and detached from the world.
Under everyone's gaze, she finally sighed softly, "You want me to be the escort?"
Bai stared in shock at the woman shrouded in silver light, then looked up at Zhong Jiuli. That face, that familiar voice—although she looked more mature and dignified than Zhong Jiuli now, it was obvious that they looked the same.
Zhong Jiuli rubbed her head and said in a low voice, "I had a suspicion, but I don't know if she is my past life or an alter ego."
The Immortal Emperors all nodded, and the Azure Dragon Immortal Emperor said, "You are the youngest among us, and your future holds infinite possibilities."
"Since that's the case, then so be it, as you all wish." The woman with the silver glow remained silent for a long time before finally nodding in agreement and accepting this heavy responsibility.
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"What happened? What happened next? Is she Zhong Jiuli? What do you want her for? And what about my mother? How did she die?" Bai fired off questions like a machine gun.
The White Tiger Immortal Emperor rubbed Bai Ye's head and said, "You don't need to see what happens next. Let's go. I'll take you to the White Tiger Clan's heritage site."
Bai shook his head. "No, you have to tell me how my mother died."
A trace of pain flashed in the eyes of the White Tiger Immortal Emperor again, and he said succinctly, "Breaking through the boundary is no easy task. When we broke through, we were besieged by the Void Demon Clan. Your mother, in order to protect you, burned her own flesh and soul to send you into the space-time passage."
She paused, her gaze towards Zhong Jiuli somewhat complicated, "As for the other sparks, they were taken elsewhere by another person. Seeing you all safe and sound now is enough to prove that she succeeded."
Bai fell silent upon hearing this. Although he had known for a long time that his mother would die, he still felt very sad and indignant upon hearing the result.
However, she knew that her current grief and anger were useless, and now was not the time to act out.
She quickly calmed herself down, tried to clear her mind, and asked, "What about the Void? What's that world about? I saw the remains of the World Tree there."
"The Void Land and the present-day Void Demon Realm were originally one primordial world. After that cataclysmic war, the world was shattered, resulting in the current situation," said the White Tiger Immortal Emperor.
"And what about her? Where is she now?" Bai pressed. "Where did that Immortal Emperor who looks exactly like my wife go in the end? Is the Nine Provinces Continent the seed of life she preserved?"
"Little brat, these are not things you should be concerned about right now." The White Tiger Immortal Emperor did not answer. She stretched out her large hand, pinched the back of Bai Ye's neck, and with a little force, lifted the little tiger out of Zhong Jiuli's arms, like carrying a disobedient kitten.
"Don't touch me!" Bai Ye immediately bristled, flailing his four paws wildly in the air, his little mustache trembling with anger.
Seeing her get angry, Zhong Jiuli couldn't help but step forward and reach out to take Bai back. "Senior! Don't pinch her like that, it will make her uncomfortable."
The White Tiger Immortal Emperor looked at Zhong Jiuli and said, "I will take her to the White Tiger Clan's sacred land to undergo a bloodline baptism and receive the true inheritance of the White Tiger Clan."
"Now that the world is incomplete, it is as difficult as ascending to the throne. Neither the inheritance space nor the void demon realm has complete laws. This place may help you cultivate to the half-step Immortal Emperor realm."
After saying that, she picked up Bai, who was still struggling, and turned to leave.
"Wait, wait a minute. You stinky tiger, you big tiger, wait a minute, let me finish what I have to say." Bai roared and struggled desperately, twisting his body.
"You disrespectful brat, I am your mother!" The White Tiger Immortal Emperor scolded sternly.
"Even if you're my mother, it won't help." Bai Ye suddenly broke free from her palm, transformed into a white light, and rushed back into Zhong Jiuli's arms, snuggling against her with a pitiful expression.
Zhong Jiuli quickly caught the fluffy cannonball, hugged her in his arms, lowered his head to her perked-up ear, and asked softly, "What's wrong? Is there anything else you want to tell me?"
Bai's fluffy, round head nestled against her neck, and he mumbled softly, "I'm just worried about your safety here alone. If anything happens, just call Big Tiger to come rescue you. Anyway, she's my adoptive mother, so why not use her..."
"I can hear you," the voice of the White Tiger Immortal Emperor drifted from afar.
Zhong Jiuli chuckled softly, "Alright, I've remembered everything. Go with your mother now. After receiving the inheritance, our little tiger will grow up and become a majestic big tiger."
"Don't overthink it. You're definitely not someone else's clone. I think that Immortal Emperor might be your past life. She probably died and was reincarnated as you," Bai Ye kept babbling on and on.
"Okay, sure." Zhong Jiuli patted her head and urged, "Go with your mother. I'll cultivate under the peach tree. Come find me when you come out of the inheritance site."
Bai also glanced back at the large tiger with its burning gaze in the distance, then reluctantly jumped down from Zhong Jiuli's arms, wiggled her little bottom, and followed her adoptive mother away.
Halfway there, she finally remembered that her good friend was nowhere to be seen. "Where's Jiaojiao? Why didn't she come with me?"
"Jiaojiao? Is she your little turtle friend?" The White Tiger Immortal Emperor quickly realized, "She left with Xuanwu. Come to think of it, how could a little river turtle have the aura of a dragon?"
“She’s a dragon turtle, what’s wrong with her having the aura of a dragon?” Bai retorted.
The White Tiger Immortal Emperor shook his head. "She is not a dragon turtle, but she must have had a great opportunity that allowed her bloodline to transform. It is her good fortune to have reached this point today."
"Anyway, when I met her, she was already like this, golden and very imposing," Bai muttered softly.
After chatting for a while, the mother and daughter arrived at the sacred site of the White Tiger Clan.
This is another valley, shrouded in golden mist, with a chilling atmosphere filling the air.
In the center of the valley stood a massive circular altar. The altar was constructed from some kind of white divine stone, with golden liquid seemingly flowing inside, radiating intense golden light. Countless intricate runes were engraved on the stone's surface, and the aura of the Great Dao permeated the air.
Around the altar stood nine enormous stone pillars, each topped with a white tiger statue of a different form. Some roared to the sky, while others crouched down as if about to pounce, all lifelike. The oppressive aura emanating from their golden eyes was no less than that of the White Tiger Immortal Emperor, as if nine ancient war gods were guarding this place.
As soon as Bai stepped into this sacred land, all the fur on his body stood on end, his back arched high, a low whimper came from his throat, and his eyes narrowed as he warily scanned his surroundings.
Seeing her looking so wary, the White Tiger Immortal Emperor smiled slightly. He reached out and scooped the ruffled little tiger into his arms, patting it gently. "Don't be afraid. This is the sacred ground of our clan. The spirits of our ancestors rest here. No one can harm you in the slightest."
"I wasn't scared, it was Mao Mao that exploded on its own," Bai retorted stubbornly.
"Well, it's good that you're not afraid." The White Tiger Immortal Emperor was very considerate and didn't expose him.
With a wave of her hand, the bronze cauldron in Bai Ye's storage ring flew out and landed in the center of the altar with a thud, causing a golden ripple to spread across the ground.
"You're quite clever, kid. You even knew to prepare your own pot in advance."
Bai also looked puzzled: "What? What do you mean by 'boiling yourself'? Don't exaggerate!"
"You'll find out soon enough." After saying this, the White Tiger Immortal Emperor bowed deeply to the nine white tiger statues, chanting obscure incantations...
One by one, golden characters emerged from her mouth and merged into the altar.
In an instant, the white tiger statues at the top of the stone pillars seemed to come alive. They stood up, stretched their bodies, and raised their heads to let out a roar that shook the heavens and the earth.
Then they both lowered their heads, and nine drops of their life essence, imbued with killing intent, were spat out from the wide-open tiger's mouth and fell into the bronze cauldron.
The White Tiger Immortal Emperor reached out and grabbed at the void, and countless precious immortal herbs and divine medicines burst through the air. Without blinking, she threw all of those herbs into the cauldron.
After doing all this, she recited the mantra again.
The eyes of the nine white tiger statues emitted intense golden light, completely enveloping the bronze cauldron.
The herbs inside the cauldron melted in the golden light, turning into a medicinal liquid that fused with the nine drops of essence blood, emitting an extremely terrifying aura.
Bai felt a chill run down his spine and his throat went dry. "Mom, you're not planning to boil me alive, are you?"
"Little brat, the process may hurt a little, but don't disappoint your mother's expectations." After saying this, the White Tiger Immortal Emperor pinched Bai Ye's nape and threw her into the boiling bronze cauldron.
She moved with lightning speed, sealing the cauldron the moment she threw the tiger cub in, preventing Bai from escaping.
"Awooooo!"
From inside the cauldron came Bai Ye's muffled screams. Her screams were extremely pitiful, and could be described as desperate cries.
Bai was jumping up and down inside the cauldron. The medicinal liquid wasn't too hot, but the pain was far greater than being burned by the true fire of the sun the moment it touched his skin.
She felt her flesh and blood melting away, her bones shattering, and her whole being was like a snowman about to melt, rapidly turning into a pool of liquid and merging with the medicinal liquid.
"Your innate constitution has been severely damaged during your journey through the river of time. Today, your mother will rebuild your innate foundation." The voice of the White Tiger Immortal Emperor came from outside the cauldron.
Bai was unable to reply; the intense pain made her want to scream.
"Bai Ye, concentrate and calm your mind, circulate your cultivation technique," the White Tiger Immortal Emperor shouted.
This loud shout resounded deep within Bai Ye's consciousness, instantly waking her up.
Bai also thought of those mortals who died tragically and whose bodies were left to rot in the wilderness, her gentle and kind mother, her great-grandmother and great-grandmother in Guzhou, Zhong Jiuli, and the Immortal Emperor who looked exactly like her and was guarding the Nine Provinces Continent somewhere.
She didn't want the Void Demon Clan invasion to happen again; she had to become stronger to protect these people.
"Roar!" Bai let out a low roar, sat down in the boiling medicinal liquid, and circulated the Great Creation Scripture, actively guiding the medicinal power to circulate in his body.
She closed her eyes slightly, looking inward at herself, like an observer watching every inch of her flesh and skin melt, be destroyed, and be reborn in the medicinal liquid.
The bones shattered into dust, then regenerated. The newly formed bones gleamed with a warm, white jade-like luster, and mysterious golden divine patterns naturally emerged within them—the battle imprints inherited from the White Tiger clan.
The reconstituted body sat within the bronze cauldron, but the baptism was not yet over. Soon, as the medicinal power washed over him, traces of foul blood tinged with black mist began to seep from Bai Ye's body.
As more and more foul blood was discharged, Bai Ye's blood began to transform, gradually changing from bright red to a shimmering golden-red color.
The next second, the body that had just undergone the baptism disintegrated again, turning into a pool of crystalline flesh and blood that merged into the medicinal liquid.
Countless medicinal powers surged in, along with the essence and blood of the White Tiger clan's ancestors, to rebuild her innate Dao foundation.
Amidst the churning medicinal liquid, a small tiger, much smaller than before but infinitely more agile, reappeared.
Her newborn body was flawless and pure, the most authentic innate Dao body. This was the supreme Dao body she possessed at birth, which she had finally regained.
After an unknown amount of time, the medicinal liquid in the cauldron finally dried up.
The White Tiger Immortal Emperor intervened, breaking the seal on the cauldron's mouth. In an instant, a golden pillar of light shot into the sky.
Bai also leaped out of the cauldron and roared to the sky.
"Awooo!!!"
The tiger's roar shattered the clouds, and visible golden ripples spread out like waves, snapping the vegetation on the distant mountain peaks in half with the roar.
Bai stared wide-eyed at the destruction he had caused. He hadn't used any supernatural powers; he had only shouted, yet the power was so great.
She twisted her body, feeling her current state. This bloodline baptism hadn't forcibly increased her cultivation level; it had only reshaped her physical body. As a result, her physical strength was definitely several times greater than before.
If I were to get slapped a few more times by that ugly thing now, I probably wouldn't be so badly injured.
"Stunned?" The White Tiger Immortal Emperor's eyes held a hint of amusement. "This is a divine power inherent in your bloodline. Your bloodline was damaged before, which is why it was unable to awaken for so long. Now that your innate Dao body has been reshaped, these powers have naturally returned."
"Now, you are truly a descendant of the White Tiger."
Bai raised his head, golden flames dancing in his eyes. "Anything else? What other methods can make me stronger? Bring it on!"
"Stop howling!"
"Stop howling! I will become the Immortal Emperor, suppress all external enemies, and ensure that there is no trace of the Void Demon Clan in this world! I want all my relatives and friends to live in peace and happiness!" Bai said loudly.
“Once a grand vow is made, it cannot be changed. Our ancestors are all listening.” The White Tiger Immortal Emperor pointed to the nine stone pillars on the altar. The white tiger statues sitting on them were all looking at her, as if witnessing this vow.
"Once a big tiger makes a promise, there's no going back on it!"
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Author's note: [Poor thing][Poor thing][Poor thing] I'm not going to write a angst story, I'm mainly writing sweet stories.
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