Definition
A cultivation technique whose signature ability, "Phantom Projection," allows the user to create illusory copies of themselves to confuse and mislead enemies.
Illusory
A cultivation technique whose signature ability, "Phantom Projection," allows the user to create illusory copies of themselves to confuse and mislead enemies.
Story context
Welcome back, fellow Daoists! Chapter 240 is what we in the trade call a “quiet victory” chapter—and in the Mortal Stream, those are just as crucial as any bloody showdown. The dust has settled on the Forbidden Land arc, and our boy Han Li has just done something monumental: he’s formally become the disciple of a Core Formation powerhouse. But instead of fireworks, what do we get? A tense gift-exchange, a poker-faced selection test, and a **massive lore bombshell** hidden in plain sight. Han Li finally gets his hands on a golden page to match his silver one, and the method he uses to peel back its secret is pure, cold, *mortal-stream* genius. By the end, he’s not celebrating—he’s fuming at a useless Sword Aura manual. But as any veteran reader knows, when the protagonist is annoyed by a “useless” treasure in xianxia, there’s always more to the story… Get ready for a chapter that’s all about logistics, subtle character dynamics, and a mystery that just got very, very interesting.
Why it matters
This chapter is a masterclass in the *Mortal Stream* aesthetic of **information asymmetry**. Han Li wins this round, but the “prize” is a puzzle, not a power-up. Focus on his process: he doesn’t ask Li Huayuan for help with the silver page. He doesn’t blurt out his discovery. He patiently waits, selects the golden page through sheer observation, and then experiments in the privacy of his own cave. The man learns *everything* the hard way—through his own silent, calculated efforts.
Quick facts
Source novel
A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality
First appearance
The Golden Page
Chapter references
1
Type hints
Han Li, Li Huayuan, golden page
Guide tags
Sect Politics, Alchemical Mystery, Power Progression
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