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Story context

This chapter is classic *RMJI*—a bureaucratic dissection dressed up as a sect welcome. Forget heroic anthems; the entire first half is a cold, political tug-of-war over one boy with a special body type. The sect elders don't see *disciples*; they see resource allocations, lineage multipliers, and institutional bargaining chips. For Han Li, the real takeaway isn't the drama—it's the system itself. He's not being *welcomed*; he's being *audited* into a category: outer affairs, expendable labor, with a side of “go learn talisman-making.” By the chapter’s end, he’s been filed into Tianquan Peak—not because he’s special, but because he’s *generic*. And in this world, generic is a survival strategy.

Why it matters

This chapter is a perfect example of *why* Han Li’s survival path is so distinct from a typical chosen one. Watch how he *processes* this moment: he’s not offended, not inspired, and certainly not daydreaming about future glory. He’s taking mental notes on the power structure—who argued, who deflected, who was deferred. The fact that he ends up in Tianquan Peak (the “mediocre” peak) is a gift: *being overlooked is the best camouflage in the Dark Forest*. If you came here expecting a hero’s welcome, you’re reading the wrong novel. Han Li just got handed a job, a uniform, and a quiet corner to disappear into. That’s a win.

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A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality