The first diagram of the Crimsonbright Diagram is a ritualized movement called Worship of the Sun and Moon. The cultivator raises both hands high, then bows forward with a slow, deliberate motion, as if making an offering to the sun and moon. The posture mimics ancient sacrificial dances performed by shamans of the primordial era to commune with celestial forces. The goal is to align one's own internal life-soul resonance (fire produced by the heart, water gathered by the kidneys) with the external Taiyin and Sunstar. When performed correctly, the cultivator's body enters a state of extreme receptivity, allowing the fine essence of the two supreme stars to trickle in. Ji Ning's flawless execution on his first attempt is a testament to his powerful soul and the bodily control gained through years of the Nuwa Diagram — a foundation that boys raised without such training would lack.
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The first diagram of the Crimsonbright Diagram is a ritualized movement called Worship of the Sun and Moon. The cultivator raises both hands high, then bows forward with a slow, deliberate motion, as if making an offering to the sun and moon. The posture mimics ancient sacrificial dances performed by shamans of the primordial era to commune with celestial forces. The goal is to align one's own internal life-soul resonance (fire produced by the heart, water gathered by the kidneys) with the external Taiyin and Sunstar. When performed correctly, the cultivator's body enters a state of extreme receptivity, allowing the fine essence of the two supreme stars to trickle in. Ji Ning's flawless execution on his first attempt is a testament to his powerful soul and the bodily control gained through years of the Nuwa Diagram — a foundation that boys raised without such training would lack.
Story context
In this pivotal chapter, the four-year-old Ji Ning makes a life-altering choice among nineteen Fiendgod Body Refining techniques. After reading through several painful and dangerous methods, he fixes his gaze on the legendary Crimsonbright Diagram of the Nine Heavens — recognized universally as the most powerful yet the most difficult method. Despite the Ji Clan's five prefectures never producing a single Xiantian lifeform through this technique, Ji Ning's unshakable Dao-heart, fortified by his Nuwa Diagram practice, leads him to choose it. The chapter closes with his first attempt at the Worship of the Sun and Moon, the entry posture.
Why it matters
This chapter is not about action but about the philosophical and strategic foundation of Ji Ning's cultivation path. Readers should note the contrast between the painful quick methods and the slow, profound path of the Crimsonbright Diagram. Ji Yichuan's warning about difficulty versus his son's unwavering decision highlights Ji Ning's pragmatism and long-term vision. The physical perfection of the "Worship of the Sun and Moon" movement underscores the importance of solid roots: Ji Ning's early training with the Nuwa Diagram, a soul-forging visualization technique, gave him an edge. Pay attention to the suspenseful ending — whether Ji Ning succeeds in sensing the celestial stars will determine whether this bold choice bears fruit.
Quick facts
Source novel
Desolate Era
First appearance
The Choice of the Crimsonbright Diagram
Chapter references
1
Type hints
ji ning, fiendgod body refining, crimsonbright diagram of the nine heavens
Guide tags
xianxia, cultivation, power system
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