Chapter 343
Chapter 343: Heavenly Dipper Form Refining Diagram
Wang Jie waited quietly, and it was nearly half a day before someone finally arrived.
“You must be Lu Bu Qi?”
Wang Jie quickly greeted him respectfully: “I, Lu Bu Qi, greet senior brother.”
The newcomer was a man, who laughed lightly upon hearing this: “Don’t call me senior brother. You’re a Disciple of Cheng Chan. It should be me who calls you senior brother.” Although his words were courteous, there was no real respect behind them—after all, Wang Jie was only at the Full Star Realm, whereas this man was at the Wandering Star Realm.
“I was merely fortunate enough to obtain a Chan token. How could I dare compare myself with senior brother?” Wang Jie politely replied.
Wang Jie’s humble manner pleased the man: “Not bad. My name is Cheng Fan, an inner sect disciple. Come, I’ll take you to your quarters. From today, you’ll be cultivating here at Chan Mountain.”
“You can freely take cultivation resources anywhere on Chan Mountain except for the Two Chan cultivation grounds. You may also select any cultivation technique or battle skill to practice.”
“I truly envy you.”
Wang Jie smiled softly: “Junior Brother Cheng will certainly become a Disciple of Cheng Chan in the future. There’s no need to envy; I simply had good fortune.”
Cheng Fan grunted approvingly: “May your good wishes come true. Let’s go. Also, don’t call me senior brother again. Some rigid fellows might take it seriously if they overhear. Since you’re a Disciple of Cheng Chan, just call me Junior Brother Cheng.”
“Understood.”
While Cheng Fan guided Wang Jie to his residence, he described Chan Mountain’s conditions in detail.
Chan Mountain was like a small sect of its own, with a unique cultivation system. It not only had special places to receive cultivation resources and insights but also marketplaces for trade—and even entertainment houses.
Wang Jie was surprised by this: “Entertainment houses, too?”
Cheng Fan laughed lightly, saying, “We disciples of Three Chan Heaven cultivate by following our true nature. Some find joy in primal pleasures, and there’s nothing shameful about it. Entertainment houses, gambling dens—whatever pleasure exists outside can be found here as well.”
“Look, just ahead is your dwelling. It’s close to the Two Chan cultivation grounds. Sometimes you may hear chants from there, and those with keen understanding can directly break through realms.”
“Next to you lives Senior Brother Xie Shen Yun, one of the only two Disciples of Cheng Chan on Chan Mountain. But Senior Brother Xie has already left to journey outside, preparing for the Wandering Star Martial Assembly, so you have no neighbors at present.”
“Further off lives Senior Brother Chen Song. He’s a Hundred-Star Realm master cultivating the profound Formless Chan Dao. If you meet him, be cautious…”
Cheng Fan shared many details. Wang Jie gazed into the distance—Chen Song again. [It seems we truly have a destined connection.]
Soon after, Cheng Fan departed.
Cheng Fan had clearly noticed he cultivated Lock Force and identified his Full Star Realm cultivation at a glance. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have behaved so casually upon meeting. Fortunately, he hadn’t questioned further—this was indeed the advantage brought by the Chan token.
Now, this residence was similar to his previous abode in the Frost Radiance Sect, except it wasn’t near a cliff.
For cultivators who had no special requirements, residences were usually this plain.
These dwellings were only for convenience, as cultivators typically kept their true places of rest hidden from outsiders.
Wang Jie closed his door quietly. Now, he was truly a member of Three Chan Heaven.
This was the First Star Cloud, the most complicated part of the Big Dipper Bridge Pillar.
Right now, he had much to accomplish. He needed to fully merge his Lock Force, quickly reach Wandering Star Realm, use the ruler to enhance his control over Lock Force, cultivate the Indestructible Body, occasionally practice the madman’s diagrams, and refine his sword form technique.
He was eager to immediately test how long he could forcibly suppress a planet’s Star Force.
But it wasn’t yet the right time.
Anyone new to Chan Mountain would first visit the Heavenly Dipper Form Refining Diagram.
This was Chan Mountain’s unique cultivation technique.
After resting for a night, Wang Jie went to Chan Mountain’s Heavenly Dipper Gorge, as described by Cheng Fan. This gorge was specially designed for cultivating the Heavenly Dipper Form Refining Diagram.
When he arrived, not a single person was present.
All those on Chan Mountain who wished to cultivate this technique had already done so, and those who hadn’t were unlikely to appear on the same day as him.
Looking up, he saw a massive human-shaped statue towering in the gorge. It was transparent, clearly revealing internal organs, meridians, and bones. Even the flow of Star Force within it was visible. This was the process by which the Heavenly Dipper Form Refining Diagram formed its shapes.
To cultivate this technique, one must sit within the center of this human-shaped statue and accept its inheritance.
Approaching the sculpture, Wang Jie slowly bowed: “Disciple of Cheng Chan Lu Bu Qi requests permission to cultivate the Heavenly Dipper Form Refining Diagram.”
A voice echoed through the gorge: “Granted.”
“Thank you, senior.” Saying this, Wang Jie stepped into the air, drifting toward the sculpture’s center. As he entered and sat cross-legged, the surrounding Star Force seemed to awaken, swiftly circulating before surging towards him.
“Oh? You cultivate Lock Force?”
Wang Jie smiled awkwardly: “Senior must find it amusing.” [This senior hasn’t even properly looked at me. Even a quick glance would reveal my Lock Force cultivation—he must be too lazy.]
“How interesting. For a cultivator of Lock Force to obtain a Chan token—this has never occurred before, from ancient times until now. Little fellow, you’ve missed a great opportunity.”
“What does senior mean?”
“You won’t gain much by keeping the Chan Token. It’d be wiser to sell it to some rich clan child in exchange for protection. Then you could live safely, comfortably for the rest of your life. Even if you join Three Chan Heaven now, how much can your cultivation truly improve? As a Chan Disciple, you’d receive sect resources and freedom to learn various skills, but you’d also shoulder dangerous duties. Your future is limited.”
Wang Jie respectfully replied, “Many thanks for senior’s advice, but unfortunately, junior has already used it.”
“Yes, quite unfortunate indeed.” The senior paused thoughtfully, then continued, “Wait—you didn’t watch the Full Star Martial Meet and foolishly believe you could reach that Wang Jie’s level, did you?”
Wang Jie was speechless. [How did we end up talking about me?]
Still, he agreed respectfully, “Exactly as senior says—your perception is indeed sharp.”
“Hmph, that fellow has misled many! With the backing of a Star Path Master, naturally he got that far. Did you know he cultivates Lock Force and even Qi? With such a powerful master guiding him, anyone could rise quickly. But that’s as far as he’ll go. At the Wandering Star Martial Meet, forget winning—he likely wouldn’t even place in the top hundred. Breaking into Wandering Star Realm will be extremely hard for him. He’s just like those who foolishly use their Chan Tokens to study Chan Martial Precepts in the Chan Hall, thinking it’s easy! Back then, I, this old man…”
Wang Jie sighed inwardly. [I’ve encountered a chatterbox.]
He didn’t dare interrupt, quietly waiting until finally another cultivator approached, wishing to train in the Celestial Dipper Form Diagram. Only then did the man halt, saying abruptly, “Forget it, Lock Force it is, then. Just meditate quietly.”
As the senior withdrew his Star Force from the sculpture, he infused it with Lock Force, guiding it towards Wang Jie.
Wang Jie closed his eyes, relieved he could finally begin cultivation.
Meanwhile, at Star Dome Visage, Ting Can stood gazing at the endless stars, hands clasped behind him. Behind him, a middle-aged man was delivering a continuous report.
Since the exposure of the Twelve Heavenly Stems, Star Dome Visage had suffered unprecedented setbacks. Branches were cut off by other powers wary of their presence. News dramatically declined, sales plummeted in spacecraft, Star Fusion centers, and medicinal pills. Even observers had been exposed.
“Now everyone guards against us. This is just the beginning—greater turmoil will surely follow.”
“Chen’er acted too rashly,” the man sighed helplessly. His name was Ting Lan, nominal head of Star Dome Visage, father of Ting He and Ting Chen.
Ting Can remained silent, listening quietly.
Ting Lan wasn’t anxious either, waiting patiently. Though Star Dome faced trouble, it was far from a true crisis.
Finally, Ting Can asked, “What’s Wang Jie doing now?”
“He’s gone to Three Chan Heaven. He possesses a Chan Token,” Ting Lan replied.
Ting Can’s gaze deepened thoughtfully. “Send Chen’er to Three Chan Heaven.”
Ting Lan asked, confused, “What does grandfather mean by this?”
“That old ghost has started causing trouble at the Star Palace. He’s always held back for the sake of legacy—but if he’s pushed too far, even Star Palace will suffer greatly.”
“Will he be in danger?”
“Hmph. Even if so, Star Palace would pay dearly. With the Twelve Heavenly Stems exposed, those people won’t risk all-out war—they have their eyes partly on us.”
Ting Lan suddenly said, “Could it be that Wang Jie deliberately forced Chen’er into exposing the Twelve Heavenly Stems? Has everything proceeded according to his plans?”
Ting Can frowned slightly. “Difficult to say. Logically, he shouldn’t know the Stems belong to us. But no one truly knows that old ghost’s methods. To drag me in, he even schemed for his disciple to marry those two lasses—there’s nothing he wouldn’t try.”
“Let Chen’er meet Wang Jie. Since the little fellow is bold enough, we’ll send him a chance. Whether he succeeds in marrying her depends on his own abilities.”
Ting Lan was uneasy but remained silent.
“Don’t overthink it,” Ting Can added. “Chen’er will marry eventually, and he’s a suitable match.”
“But he only cultivates Lock Force.”
“Have you forgotten the legend?”
Ting Lan smiled bitterly, “That legend predates even the Star Position Era. It always sounded like something storytellers made up.”
Ting Can exhaled slowly. “Regardless, Chen’er must bear the consequences of her own mistakes. Her future path is hers alone to shape.”
“What must come will come.”
“If that day truly arrives…” His eyes turned fierce, “Then let the universe clearly see who truly rules the Four Dipper Linked Bridge.”
Within Celestial Dipper Gorge, Wang Jie emerged, another cultivator giving him a curious glance before entering.
Facing into the distance, Wang Jie bowed respectfully. “Many thanks, senior, for imparting this skill.”
“Three Chan Heaven’s techniques rely heavily on either comprehension or long refinement—both consume time. Using this method to gain fame at a martial meet would be difficult. But the longer you practice, the more you’ll appreciate its profoundness.”
“Now return.”
Wang Jie nodded and retreated respectfully.
He’d realized already—cultivating the Celestial Dipper Form Diagram would require immense patience, even more troublesome than the Thunder Pattern. No wonder none of Three Chan Heaven’s disciples used it at the Full Star Martial Meet. Even cultivators in the Full Star Realm struggled with it—one must at least reach the Wandering Star Realm.
Such was the cost of refining through time.
Next up was martial techniques.
As a wandering cultivator, entering an immense sect like Three Chan Heaven by virtue of a Chan Token meant, above all else, seeking powerful martial skills. These details mattered greatly.
Wang Jie found the Scripture Repository, using his Chan Disciple identity to browse various combat techniques.
Indeed, Chan Mountain housed many formidable skills.
Foremost among these was Heavenly Punishment—Five Injuries.
This brutal technique specialized in disrupting qi, blood, star force, meridians, and bones, causing them to flow in reverse—devastating indeed.
Qi, blood, star force, meridians, bones.
Five reversals meant disaster for any opponent.
Wang Jie felt tempted just reading about it; he decided he could attempt cultivating it, depending on what seeds it might yield.
Other impressive techniques included Refined Slash, particularly complementary to the Celestial Dipper Form Diagram, enhancing power through slashing movements.
“Senior, are there OutTwo Chan martial techniques here?” Wang Jie asked.
The Scripture Repository guardian shook his head. “No. You’ll have to seek OutTwo Chan methods yourself.”
“OutTwo Chan is within the Sect Encircling Corridor, correct?”
“Yes. But since you’re already here, why seek OutTwo Chan techniques?”
“I’ve heard Hundred Million Instant Slash is exceptionally powerful,” Wang Jie replied.