Definition
A binding metaphysical oath sworn on one's life force; breaking it invites catastrophic karmic retribution from the Heavenly Dao.
Life-Death
A binding metaphysical oath sworn on one's life force; breaking it invites catastrophic karmic retribution from the Heavenly Dao.
Story context
This chapter is *pure*, concentrated clan politics—no fights, no magic duels, just a masterclass in strategic calculation delivered through dialogue. The Yan Clan convenes a wartime council to debate the Ghost Spirit Sect’s marriage proposal, and scholar Xuan Ye steals the show with a brutally pragmatic analysis that lays out the full geopolitical map. Get ready for a deep dive into realpolitik, Dark Forest logic, and the cost of survival in a world about to be swallowed by war.
Why it matters
This is the chapter where the Yan Clan's mask slips entirely. Xuan Ye and the Ancestor openly discuss the trade-offs: offer up their prized genius as a bride in exchange for a foothold in an ascending demonic empire, all while planning to eventually backstab or outgrow their new masters. There is zero sentimentality—Yan Ru Yan is a strategic asset, and her marriage is a calculated investment in the clan's future.
Quick facts
Source novel
A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality
First appearance
The Plan
Chapter references
1
Type hints
yan clan, xuan ye, ghost spirit sect
Guide tags
strategic council, clan politics, dark forest
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