Three Heaven-Reaching Charts, Secret Lore Passed to Qin Yu

In the private courtyard Yun Ce had set aside for Qin Yu at Cloud Mist Villa, Yun Ce had established a Spirit Gathering Array. It drew the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to this spot, making it so dense it nearly condensed into mist—a training ground he had specially prepared for Qin Yu to accelerate his progress while perfectly aligning with the requirements of the Heaven-Reaching Chart.

After consuming the Marrow Cleansing Pill, Qin Yu sat quietly for a moment. Once the medicinal power had fully permeated his body, he looked at Yun Ce with an expectant expression, his young face filled with curiosity. "Master, will you teach me the Heaven-Reaching Chart technique now? Can the origin of this technique truly shock the entire Hidden Dragon Continent?"

Yun Ce sat on a stone stool and gestured for Qin Yu to sit cross-legged opposite him. His tone was gentle yet carried a hint of gravity as he spoke slowly, "Yu'er, before we talk about the Heaven-Reaching Chart, I must tell you an ancient legend, a monumental event that occurred during the primordial era of the Hidden Dragon Continent—the Great Immortal War."

"The Great Immortal War?" Qin Yu widened his round eyes, his face full of confusion. "Master, what are immortals? Are they experts as powerful as you?"

Yun Ce nodded slightly and continued, "In a way, yes. The so-called immortals were the top-tier cultivators of the Hidden Dragon Continent, including Loose Immortals, Emptiness Realm experts, Tribulation Transcendence Stage experts, and even those at the Great Completion Stage. And in that Great Immortal War, dozens of such top-tier experts joined forces for the sole purpose of killing one man."

"What?!" Qin Yu was completely stunned, his small mouth agape wide enough to fit an egg. "Killing one man? Did so many powerful cultivators have to work together to kill him? Just how strong was that person?"

"Strong beyond imagination." Yun Ce's gaze turned distant, as if piercing through the dust of time to glimpse that earth-shattering battle of the ancient era. "Let me first tell you about Loose Immortals. They are cultivators who failed to survive the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation but managed to preserve their Nascent Soul and soul. They have no physical body, but they cultivate their Nascent Soul and possess immense power, generally even stronger than those at the Tribulation Transcendence Stage."

Qin Yu's eyes lit up with a mix of awe and reverence. "If Loose Immortals are that strong, wouldn't those at the Great Completion Stage be even stronger? But why did so many of them have to kill one person together?"

"Because that man was too unique and too powerful." Yun Ce's tone deepened. "Legend has it that this mysterious man did not follow the path of immortal, demonic, or demonic-beast cultivation. He did not cultivate a Golden Core or refine a Nascent Soul, yet he possessed strength far exceeding all other cultivators. The battle was led by a Great Completion Stage expert, along with several Loose Immortals and dozens of Emptiness Realm and Tribulation Transcendence Stage experts. Yet, even so, they could not easily take him down."

Qin Yu clenched his small fists, his heart rate quickening. "Then... what happened in the end?"

"In the end, the mysterious man was driven to a dead end. He went completely berserk, erupting with a power as scorching as the sun, burning the heavens and destroying the earth." Yun Ce's voice carried a sense of shock. "In that battle, every single expert who participated in the siege, including that Great Completion Stage cultivator, was slaughtered by that scorching power. Not a single one survived!"

"A... all of them were killed?" Qin Yu was utterly shocked, his small face filled with disbelief. "He hadn't even passed his tribulation, yet he could kill so many powerful cultivators? If he had succeeded in his tribulation, wouldn't he have been even more invincible?"

"You are correct." Yun Ce nodded. "The low-level cultivators who were hiding in the distance, not daring to approach, witnessed everything. They also discovered that after the mysterious man slaughtered all those experts, he actually triggered his own tribulation—the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation!"

"The Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation?" Although Qin Yu did not understand what this represented, he could sense the terror of such a tribulation.

"Yes, the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation is the ultimate test for a cultivator, and it is incredibly perilous." Yun Ce said slowly. "The mysterious man had just finished a life-and-death battle and his energy was severely depleted. He had no time to rest and was forced to face the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation head-on. He used no spiritual artifacts, relying solely on his own cultivation to resist. By the time the ninth heavenly thunder struck, he could no longer hold on; his body shattered, and his cultivation was lost."

A trace of pity appeared on Qin Yu's face. "Then... did he die?"

"He did not die immediately." Yun Ce shook his head. "He gathered his final remaining energy and spoke a final message to the entire Hidden Dragon Continent and the surrounding cultivators."

At this point, Yun Ce slowed his tone, his voice becoming ethereal, as if repeating the words of that mysterious man from years ago: "Traversing the universe infinitely, experiencing the evolution of the cosmos. Drifting for thousands of years, passing countless planets, yet today my soul dissipates. Heaven does not aid me. The Stellar Transformations, is the scorching sun truly the end? Alas, alas! Everyone on this continent, listen well. Today I pass on the Three Heaven-Reaching Charts. Whoever obtains the three charts and comprehends their mysteries shall receive my legacy. Haha... fortune or misfortune..."

Qin Yu listened in a daze. There were words he didn't understand, but he firmly remembered the phrase "Three Heaven-Reaching Charts." "Master, is this the Heaven-Reaching Chart you are going to teach me? Was it passed down by that mysterious man?"

"Exactly." Yun Ce nodded, his tone solemn. "Before he died, that mysterious man used his final great energy to create three charts—the Three Heaven-Reaching Charts—and scattered them across the Hidden Dragon Continent. For thousands of years, both the cultivators of the Hidden Dragon Continent and the experts of the Overseas Immortal Islands have been searching for these three charts. Countless people have collected all three, but not one has been able to comprehend the mysteries within or obtain the mysterious man's complete legacy."

"Then... Master, how do you have this Heaven-Reaching Chart?" Qin Yu asked curiously.

Yun Ce smiled slightly. He did not elaborate on the existence of the system, only saying, "It was by a stroke of luck that I obtained the complete version of the Heaven-Reaching Chart. That is to say, I have all the mysteries of the three charts combined. You do not need to search for scattered scrolls; you only need to cultivate with me, and you will be able to comprehend the essence step by step and inherit the mysterious man's technique."

Qin Yu's eyes were instantly filled with surprise and gratitude. He bowed deeply to Yun Ce. "Thank you, Master! This disciple will definitely cultivate diligently and will not let down your painstaking efforts, nor the legacy of that mysterious man!"

"Well said." Yun Ce nodded with satisfaction and reached out to ruffle his hair. "This Heaven-Reaching Chart may appear to be an external martial art, but it actually hides the supreme truths of the Great Dao, which perfectly suits your cultivation path. It emphasizes 'using the body to carry energy, and using energy to nourish the body.' Even if you cannot store ordinary internal energy, you can use this technique to integrate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into your flesh, tempering your physique and strengthening your bones and tendons. At the same time, it will subtly nourish your Dantian, laying the most solid foundation for you to cultivate more advanced techniques in the future."

He paused and continued, "I have organized this Heaven-Reaching Chart into nine stages. Each stage corresponds to a realm of external martial arts, from the entry level to the Houtian stage, then to the Xiantian stage, and finally the ninth stage, which is the absolute peak of external martial arts. By then, your physical strength will be comparable to a Golden Core stage cultivator. Even without internal energy, you will be able to roam the Hidden Dragon Continent freely."

Qin Yu listened intently, engraving every word in his heart, his small face filled with determination. "Master, this disciple understands! I will definitely cultivate hard, reach the peak of the ninth stage as soon as possible, and comprehend all the mysteries of the Heaven-Reaching Chart!"

"Good." Yun Ce's expression turned serious. "Next, I will transmit the complete Heaven-Reaching Chart technique into your mind. You must comprehend it carefully; do not miss a single detail. Every move and every breath in this technique has profound meaning. If you remember one part wrong, not only will you fail to improve your cultivation, but you may also damage your body."

"This disciple will strictly follow Master's teachings!" Qin Yu immediately calmed his mind, closed his eyes, and relaxed his entire body, allowing Yun Ce's spiritual energy to flow into his mind.

Yun Ce slowly raised his hand, a wisp of gentle spiritual energy gathering at his fingertip, and tapped it lightly on the center of Qin Yu's brow. In an instant, the complete Heaven-Reaching Chart technique surged into Qin Yu's mind like a tide—from the basic body-tempering moves of the first stage to the ultimate physical techniques of the ninth stage. Every movement and every breath cycle was crystal clear, as if Qin Yu had been practicing for years, and it even contained all the mysteries of the three charts.

On Qin Yu's face, expressions of confusion alternated with sudden realization, and the aura around his body began to fluctuate slowly in accordance with his comprehension of the technique.

Half an hour later, Yun Ce withdrew his finger. Seeing Qin Yu still sitting with his eyes closed, immersed in his comprehension, he did not step forward to disturb him. He knew that the Heaven-Reaching Chart was vast and profound, carrying the legacy of an ancient mysterious man. Qin Yu needed time to digest and absorb it to truly grasp the essence of the technique.

Another hour passed before Qin Yu slowly opened his eyes. A flash of brilliance crossed his gaze, and the aura on his body was much steadier than before.

"Master!" Qin Yu stood up and bowed to Yun Ce, his tone full of gratitude. "This disciple has comprehended it! The Heaven-Reaching Chart is so amazing! The moves and the circulation of energy inside are completely different from the body-tempering methods General Zhao wanted to teach me! I want to try practicing it now!"

"No rush." Yun Ce waved his hand. "You have just finished comprehending the technique, and your mind is not yet fully stable. Furthermore, the medicinal power of the Marrow Cleansing Pill is still circulating in your body. If you rush to practice now, it is easy to cause your energy to become chaotic. I will first explain the core moves of the first stage, and then you can practice slowly."

As he spoke, Yun Ce stood up and demonstrated it himself.

His movements appeared slow, yet every step was perfectly measured. His fist wind was gentle yet contained immense power. The spiritual energy around his body flowed with his movements, perfectly matching the essence of "using the body to carry energy" in the Heaven-Reaching Chart. It faintly carried the charm of an ancient master; the seemingly simple moves hid infinite variations, which were the basic techniques of the Three Heaven-Reaching Charts.

Qin Yu stared intently at Yun Ce's movements, his eyes focused, memorizing every detail.

"Watch closely. The core of the first stage lies in 'establishing the foundation.' Your steps must be steady, your waist and abdomen must exert force, and you must guide the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into your limbs and bones, integrating it into your flesh rather than forcibly accumulating internal energy." Yun Ce explained while demonstrating. "Your Dantian is peculiar and cannot store internal energy, so do not force it. Just focus on tempering your body, letting the spiritual energy nourish your bones and meridians. Over time, your body will become stronger and stronger, and even without internal energy, you will possess strength far exceeding that of ordinary people."

After the demonstration, Yun Ce stopped and looked at Qin Yu. "Now, you try to practice it once. Do not pursue speed; only aim for standard movements and smooth breathing."

"Yes, Master!" Qin Yu nodded, took a deep breath, and began to practice slowly according to the moves Yun Ce had demonstrated.

His movements were still a bit stiff and not smooth enough, and his breathing was somewhat chaotic, making it difficult to integrate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into his body well. But he tried his best to imitate Yun Ce in every move, his eyes filled with stubbornness and seriousness. In his heart, he kept in mind that this was the legacy of an ancient mysterious man, and he did not dare to be the slightest bit negligent.

Yun Ce stood to the side, observing quietly, occasionally offering pointers: "Keep your steps steadier, lower your center of gravity. Don't hold your head high and chest out; sink your shoulders and drop your elbows." "When throwing a punch, don't just use the strength of your arms; use your waist and abdomen to drive your arms so that the power will be greater." "Keep your breathing steady; don't deliberately hold your breath. Just let the spiritual energy flow naturally and integrate into your body."

Qin Yu immediately adjusted his movements according to Yun Ce's guidance—once, twice, three times...

The sunset gradually faded, and night fell. Qin Yu was still in the courtyard practicing the moves of the first stage of the Heaven-Reaching Chart, showing no signs of fatigue. The physique transformed by the Marrow Cleansing Pill gave him abundant energy, and his desire to become stronger, along with his reverence for the ancient legacy, supported him in his continuous practice.

Yun Ce sat on the stone stool, watching Qin Yu's figure, and nodded inwardly.

The resilience of the Child of Destiny was indeed well-deserved.

The Heaven-Reaching Chart was Qin Yu's cornerstone and the starting point for him to obtain the legacy of Lei Wei. As long as Qin Yu could practice the Heaven-Reaching Chart solidly step by step, cultivating the Stellar Transformations in the future would be a natural progression, allowing him to break the shackles of his Dantian and truly step onto the path of cultivation. And he, too, could use Qin Yu's growth to improve his own realm step by step, shaking off four thousand years of mediocrity and climbing toward higher peaks.

The night grew deeper, and Cloud Mist Mountain was silent. Only the figure of Qin Yu practicing the technique continued to move under the moonlight.