The concept of the **Flying Sword (飞剑)** is a cornerstone of Chinese Xianxia mythology. It originates from legends of "Sword Immortals" (剑仙, Jian Xian), who can telekinetically control a sword to kill from a distance. This is a fundamental departure from Western magic wands or Western fantasy swords; a flying sword is a life-bound artifact cultivated through mental focus and spirit energy, not just a weapon one holds. The fact that the elder uses it through "incantations and hand gestures" confirms it is not a mere martial trick but a true act of cultivation. This chapter marks a critical transition for Han Li, where a theoretical magical skill (Telekinetic Art, 驱物术) suddenly has a practical and devastatingly lethal application, igniting his ambition to seize such power for himself.
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The concept of the **Flying Sword (飞剑)** is a cornerstone of Chinese Xianxia mythology. It originates from legends of "Sword Immortals" (剑仙, Jian Xian), who can telekinetically control a sword to kill from a distance. This is a fundamental departure from Western magic wands or Western fantasy swords; a flying sword is a life-bound artifact cultivated through mental focus and spirit energy, not just a weapon one holds. The fact that the elder uses it through "incantations and hand gestures" confirms it is not a mere martial trick but a true act of cultivation. This chapter marks a critical transition for Han Li, where a theoretical magical skill (Telekinetic Art, 驱物术) suddenly has a practical and devastatingly lethal application, igniting his ambition to seize such power for himself.
Story context
The chapter throws the battlefield into chaos as the Seven Mysteries Sect’s ambush plan unravels. Li Feiyu’s gamble backfires when Jia Tianlong unveils his hidden ace: the fanatical, dwarf-like Immortal Master Zhang (the Brilliant Gold Elder). The elder casually erects an impenetrable golden barrier and, after a tense struggle, deploys the legendary "Flying Sword" to cut down a Seven Mysteries elder in a single, horrifying display. The chapter’s climax is not just a death, but a seismic shift in power perception, leaving the mortals terrified and one man—Han Li—utterly fascinated by the promise of this new, lethal power.
Why it matters
This is a classic "Hold on to your butts" chapter. The fight scene is brilliantly structured to build dread. First, we see the near-indestructible defense, then we witness the casually ruthless offense. The true horror isn't the weapon itself—it's the *system* behind it. The elder’s power is absolute, and it makes mortal concerns like strategy and courage utterly irrelevant. Watch Han Li’s internal reaction: while everyone else is frozen in awe and terror, he's already calculating the cost of obtaining this weapon. This sets the stage for the second half of the novel, where the focus shifts from survival in a sect to the predatory hunger of the immortal world.
Quick facts
Source novel
A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality
First appearance
The Flying Sword
Chapter references
1
Type hints
record of a mortal's journey to immortality, rmji chapter 90, flying sword
Guide tags
battle scene, power reveal, cultivator vs mortal
Appears in chapters
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