White

Story context

The Sword Trial Assembly kicks off with all the pomp of a sect-sponsored bloodbath—and the Hundred Ingenious Institute plays host to the Ancient Sword Sect and the Falling Cloud Sect. The big names show up, the White Phoenix Fairy (Song) turns heads and stirs pulses, and the audience buzzes with gossip, flattery, and passive-aggressive jabs. The real main event, however, is the very first match: a Qi Condensation 11th-layer underdog named Han Li, standing opposite a Foundation Establishment hotshot from the Ancient Sword Sect. The crowd expects a slaughter. What they get is a two-second beatdown that sends the "superior" opponent flat on his back, courtesy of a fireball barrage and a well-placed boot. The chapter closes with a satisfying thud and a room full of stunned silence.

Why it matters

This chapter is a textbook Mortal Stream pleasure: the setup is all glamour and hierarchy, the execution is cold and brutal. Don't let the polite greetings and flirtatious introductions fool you—every character is sizing up strength, calculating alliances, and filing away weaknesses. The real payoff is the final paragraph, where a "hopelessly outmatched" protagonist turns the script upside down. This is the core of *RMJI*'s appeal: the underdog doesn't become a hero through a power-up; he wins because he was never playing the same game as his opponent. Watch how Han Li's victory is framed not as a triumph of spirit but as a practical outcome of superior preparation. Also, keep an eye on Fairy Song—her polite smile might just be hiding the most calculating mind in the room.

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A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality