Chapter 197
Chapter 197: A Flash of Snow-White
Over the following days, Wang Jie and Mo Wan Yin discussed many kinds of pills.
Compared to Su Le, Mo Wan Yin knew far more varieties.
Wang Jie learned of the Void Capsule, Gu Poison Pellet, Rage Qi Pill, and others. He specifically asked about the Rage Qi Pill, but even Mo Wan Yin wasn’t sure exactly what it did. She had only heard Heavenly Master Bai Ye mention it.
Wang Jie wondered if it had something to do with cultivating Qi.
Among the pills Mo Wan Yin presented, two caught Wang Jie’s attention. One was called Star Gazing Liquid. It wasn’t meant to be swallowed like most pills; rather, it was refined into drops that could be placed directly into the eyes, enhancing one’s control over Starforce and broadening vision—similar to the Thousand-Colored Stone.
The other pill was the Body Protection Pill. Its effects were straightforward: upon consumption, medicinal energy spread through meridians and bones, forming a protective layer around the body.
“How come I’ve never seen this Body Protection Pill at Zhi Academy?”
“In my Black White Heaven, only Master can refine this pill. It’s no ordinary medicine. Even elite disciples can’t buy it—they have to earn it through merits. Master, do you want it? I’ll gift it to you.”
Wang Jie accepted immediately, naturally not refusing a gift.
A First Fragrance Body Protection Pill could withstand a hundred thousand units of destructive force, equal to the red Thunder Pattern—truly a treasure.
Back then, at Devour Star, if Zhi Shu had possessed this pill, Wang Jie wouldn’t have been able to defeat her.
External aids were truly significant.
Mo Wan Yin was right. Humans could battle alien races and hold their territories not just through personal cultivation.
Mo Wan Yin presented many pills for Wang Jie to perform Starforce refinement on, but he declined most, having already experimented with them for Su Le.
As the spaceship traveled steadily onward, Wang Jie refined various pills aboard, continuously tempering his muscles and bones. Three months passed swiftly. They crossed star link after star link, finally reaching the Third Star Link.
At the moment they entered the Third Star Link, Wang Jie felt as if the universe had become brighter.
Spaceships frequently passed by, and cultivators appeared occasionally, alongside immense cosmic giant beasts.
Wang Jie recalled the cosmic beast he encountered when first leaving Blue Star—it had battle strength exceeding 300,000, a Wandering Star realm creature. Even now, he still couldn’t defeat such a beast.
Thinking back, he had really been unlucky.
The universe was vast, yet he had run into one.
He successfully refined the Body Protection Pill. Wang Jie was delighted, and so was Mo Wan Yin—their efforts hadn’t been wasted.
Mo Wan Yin even gave Wang Jie another bottle of Body Protection Pills as an apology, believing he had spent the last few months refining pills non-stop.
Feeling guilty, Wang Jie tried to refuse, but Mo Wan Yin insisted he take it anyway.
“We’re approaching Black White Heaven’s Sect Encircling Corridor, Master,” Mo Wan Yin announced, moving to the front of the spaceship. “You should see it. It’s quite astonishing for first-time visitors.”
Wang Jie followed her gaze, his eyes widening slowly. [What is that?]
The Sect Encircling Corridor was exactly as its name suggested—a path encircling the entirety of Black White Heaven. Built from some peculiar soil, the corridor was only about ten meters wide yet incredibly long, wrapping completely around the core regions of the Third Star Link. It enclosed the Zhi Upper Realm, Black and White Realms, Elder Courtyard, and Zhi Learning Valley—everything.
Its length was impossible to measure.
Wang Jie had expected impressive scenes from a powerhouse like Black White Heaven, but he never imagined something of this magnitude. Words could hardly describe it.
Seeing Wang Jie’s stunned reaction, Mo Wan Yin smiled. “This corridor serves both as our sect’s outer defense and as a path connecting various regions. Above it lies a Cloud Ladder that moves horizontally. Once you’re on it, you can oversee the entire sect and step off whenever you wish.”
“The Cloud Ladder is as fast as a Star-Link-level spaceship.”
“Beyond the corridor lies the sect’s core. At regular intervals, there’s always a Hundred Star realm powerhouse guarding it. Twenty-one powerhouses reside at the Elder Courtyard, and the Black and White Realms and Zhi Upper Realm also have scattered Hundred Star realm experts. Anyone who enters Black White Heaven cannot leave casually.”
“Master, our Zhi Learning Valley is in that direction.”
Wang Jie let out a long breath. “This is the profound foundation of a sect powerful enough to suppress the Fourth Star Cloud. Back at Frost Radiance Sect, even one Hundred Star expert could dominate an entire region, yet here, they’re everywhere.”
Mo Wan Yin replied, “Controlling an entire star cloud is entirely different from merely controlling star links.”
Their ship paused briefly when crossing the Sect Encircling Corridor, as if being inspected, then was permitted to continue onward.
Along the way, Wang Jie saw many incredible places. Some were connected by stairs to the corridor, others featured magnificent palaces encircling stars, a river formed entirely from endless blades, and areas hidden by mysterious means.
After a while, Mo Wan Yin said, “We’ve arrived at Zhi Learning Valley.”
Wang Jie gazed ahead, realizing the valley’s name made sense. It was a massive sunken landmass large enough to hold countless stars. Seen from space, the central depression appeared green, with only its edges colored dark red—clearly an area devoted to Artifact Forging Dao.
Their spaceship descended smoothly into the valley and hovered. Mo Wan Yin escorted Wang Jie out, leaving the ship for other disciples to dock.
“I’ll take you to see Master.”
“Alright.”
Not long after, Wang Jie met Heavenly Master Bai Ye.
He hadn’t seen Bai Ye before, only heard her name when buying information about Su Le. He originally had no clear image of her until his casual Master had jokingly called her “Bai Ye lass,” instantly changing Wang Jie’s imagined version from an elder like Zhi Shu into a young girl.
Seeing her now, he realized she really was a lass.
She looked incredibly young, without the slightest hint of age concealed by cultivation.
[Could she actually be that young?]
Despite his thoughts, he kept his manners respectful.
“Disciple Wang Jie greets Senior Heavenly Master Bai Ye.”
Bai Ye laughed lightly, raising her hand to gently lift Wang Jie’s arm. Her clear voice sounded pleasant. “Master Wang, there’s no need for formality. Since you’re a Master yourself, just call me Bai Ye.”
Wang Jie quickly replied, “This junior wouldn’t dare.”
“Then call me Heavenly Master Bai. Once we’re familiar, we can adjust it. I’m easy to get along with—ask Wan Yin if you don’t believe me.” Bai Ye smiled warmly and studied Wang Jie curiously. “I’ve heard much about you recently, Master. You’re like Wan Yin—gifted in Alchemy Dao, yet you prefer fighting. Looking at you now, Master seems better suited to cultivation.”
Mo Wan Yin looked puzzled. [Why did Master say that?]
Wang Jie was equally confused.
Bai Ye led Wang Jie into her courtyard, and Mo Wan Yin quickly served tea.
The tea was clear, its leaves emerald like jade, truly beautiful.
Without even tasting the tea, Bai Ye directly brought out a Sixth Fragrance Explosive Star Pill. “Master, can Starforce refinement truly raise a pill by a fragrance level? You’ve opened my eyes. I’ve never witnessed such a thing.”
“No one has refined pills with Starforce before?”
“There have been attempts, some successful, but only changing the medicinal nature, never the fragrance level itself. Your skill is truly remarkable.”
Mo Wan Yin hurriedly gave Bai Ye the Body Protection Pill Wang Jie had refined. “Master, this is what Master refined on our journey.”
Bai Ye sniffed the pill, eyes brightening. “Another fragrance level higher. This pill originally had only First Fragrance, yet now it’s Second Fragrance.” She admired Wang Jie. “Black White Heaven is foolish for letting such a gem gather dust.”
Feeling embarrassed by her praise, Wang Jie modestly denied it.
If not for the peril at Devour Star, he wouldn’t have revealed his Sixth Fragrance refinement skill. He couldn’t hide it anymore.
Bai Ye sent Mo Wan Yin away for more pills, clearly wishing to speak privately.
Then Bai Ye suddenly said softly, leaning close, “Teach me Star Speech. I’ll help you scold Zhi Qing.”
Surprised by her closeness, Wang Jie stood hurriedly, embarrassed. “I’m sorry, Heavenly Master. I really don’t know Star Speech.”
Just now, he had seen a brief flash of snow-white.
Bai Ye withdrew, disappointed. “If Master doesn’t wish to teach, I won’t force you. Perhaps someday I’ll find that old fellow and have him teach me.”
Wang Jie coughed awkwardly, sitting back down. [I think you were the startled one.]
The awkwardness lingered until Mo Wan Yin returned.
“Master, no more pills left.”
“Never mind. Take Master Wang Jie to rest. The Alchemy Assembly will begin soon.”
“Yes, Master. This way, please.”
Wang Jie quickly departed.
Watching his retreating figure, Bai Ye smiled softly. [This guy…he’s interesting.]