Definition
A Moulan military tactic where many Dharma Warriors act as living array nodes, forming a massive, mobile spell under a single commander. It is a powerful, scalable battle formation.
Spirit
A Moulan military tactic where many Dharma Warriors act as living array nodes, forming a massive, mobile spell under a single commander. It is a powerful, scalable battle formation.
Story context
Get ready, fellow Daoists, because the drums of war are beating across Fiery Dragon Mountain! Chapter 749 marks a major escalation in the Moulan invasion, shifting from small-scale skirmishing to a full-blown, coordinated assault on the Nine Nations Alliance’s defensive stronghold. This isn't a one-on-one duel; it’s a clash of armies wielding formations, spirit beasts, and high-level tactics. Our favorite profit-obsessed protagonist, Han Li, steps fully into his role as a publicly acknowledged power player, strategizing alongside other Nascent Soul elders. The air is thick with the heat of massive fireball volleys and the thunderous charge of a primordial giant beast, setting the stage for a confrontation that will test the mettle of every cultivator on the front line. If you’ve been waiting for Han Li to start flexing his new Nascent Soul muscles in a truly large-scale conflict, your wait is over.
Why it matters
- This chapter is a classic “before the storm” setup. The actual fighting is about to begin, but the focus here is on positioning, intention, and the cold calculation of resources. Pay attention to how Han Li, now part of the “big boys club,” conducts himself. He doesn’t give heroic speeches; his contribution is strategic planning and logistical preparation (handing out treasures, setting up arrays). - The highlight of the chapter is Han Li’s conversation with Silvermoon. This is peak Mortal Stream mentality. He does not order her to hold the line or fight to the death. Instead, he gives her a layered, risk-averse order: “Contain the enemy first; if you can’t defeat them, lure them back here for a second fight; and if that still won’t work, retreat completely.” A Xianxia protagonist who explicitly plans for a tactical retreat is a protagonist most likely to survive to the end of the novel. - Notice the power dynamics. Even though Han Li is an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, his reputation from the previous chapters has earned him the respect of his peers. The thick-browed man and Ma verbally defer to him (“We will have to rely heavily on Brother Han’s magical abilities”). This is not friendship; it is the Dark Forest’s version of professional respect—acknowledging a weapon that can pull its weight and avoiding a confrontation with it.
Quick facts
Source novel
A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality
First appearance
Renown for a Time - The Battle to Break the Formation (Part 2)
Chapter references
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Type hints
A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality, RMJI, Chapter 749
Guide tags
War, Strategy, Showdown
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