Black

Story context

Han Li has just revealed himself as a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, and the Black Fiend Sect immediately marks him as premium sacrifice material for their leader’s blood cultivation. But the young prince and his Blood Servant bald man have miscalculated badly: Han Li is not some early-Foundation scrub they can bully. This chapter is a masterclass in crowd control and asset management as Han Li systematically dismantles the Black Fiend Sect’s ritual setup with brutal efficiency, forcing the bald man into an all-out defensive transformation that buys Han Li just enough time to pivot to the real threat—the Black Wind Formation being activated by the lesser cultists.

Why it matters

Fellow daoists, prepare your popcorn—this is the kind of chapter that reminds you why Han Li survives when everyone else dies. He doesn’t stand around waiting for the formation to complete; he barely lets the bald man finish his boast before he’s already gutted four cultists. The tactical read is gorgeous: Han Li instantly identifies the banner ritual as a scaled threat and re-prioritizes mid-fight. Also, that moment when the Meng Mountain Four’s second brother tries to show off and gets his artifact crushed like a paper toy? Chef’s kiss. The Mortal Stream doesn’t reward pride—it punishes it. If you’re enjoying Han Li’s calculated aggression, buckle up, because the Black Wind Formation is still brewing, and the bald man isn’t out of tricks yet.

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A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality