Definition
A dark, demonic technique that generates a defensive aura of corrupted energy. Its special property is to stain and ruin magical weapons that come into contact with it.
Protective
A dark, demonic technique that generates a defensive aura of corrupted energy. Its special property is to stain and ruin magical weapons that come into contact with it.
Story context
It's *showtime*. And by "show," I mean Han Li finally drops the act and unleashes the full, terrifying spectrum of his combat capabilities on a group of unlucky Black Wind Flag cultivators. The kid gloves are off. This chapter is a brutal, efficient, and almost clinical demonstration of the absolute power gap between a Foundation Establishment cultivator with top-tier techniques and a squad of Qi Condensation mooks. Han Li doesn't just win; he makes a statement. He controls over a dozen magic tools simultaneously, uses talismans as if they're going out of fashion, and springs tactical surprises one after another. This isn't a fight; it's an execution that leaves everyone—allies and enemies alike—staring in utter disbelief. The young prince's carefully laid plans crumble to dust as he realizes he's brought a knife to a nuclear war.
Why it matters
This chapter is a masterclass in Han Li's evolution from a solo survivalist to a *manager of force*. Watch how he transitions from using the Sky-Covering Bell (a direct, powerful control tool) to a tactical, multi-wave attack, and then to a psychological weapon (that smile!). He's not just defeating enemies; he's taking control of the entire battlefield's narrative. The "Four Meng Mountain Friends" serve as our audience surrogate. Their shock and awe are ours. Notice the cold, mechanical inevitability of Han Li's victory. There's no excitement, no gloating, just a series of efficient, calculated moves. This is what a Foundation Establishment cultivator with a killer instinct and high-tier assets looks like in full flow. Get ready for the next step: can the young prince's desperate gambit survive Han Li's finishing blow?
Quick facts
Source novel
A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality
First appearance
A Grand Display of Skill
Chapter references
1
Type hints
Han Li, Foundation Establishment, Great Derivative Art
Guide tags
Action, Battle, Power Display
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