[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality":3,"chapter-a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-940":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","A Mortal's Journey to Immortality",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2335866,4565,"Chapter 940","a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-940",940,"\u003Cp>At this moment, other Foundation Establishment and Core Formation cultivators nearby who noticed the situation, upon scanning Han Li and the others’ cultivation levels, immediately turned pale and scattered in a panic, none daring to linger and watch. If such high-level cultivators began a full-scale battle, these little fish and shrimp would surely be caught in the crossfire like fish drowned when a city gate catches fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coldly watching as the area around the stone pavilion quickly emptied to just their few selves, and as surrounding pavilions likewise activated their protective barriers one after another like Lin Dadi’s, Han Li’s facial muscles twitched once—a shimmering emerald glow mysteriously rose from his face, and his eyes emitted a cold, gloomy light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ge Tianhao, the Tianlan Holy Maiden, and the other two immediately activated their magic power in alert postures, their internal magic treasures stirring restlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, Han Li seemed to recall something, suddenly sneering, and dispelled the emerald glow from his face, speaking calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I recall correctly, the Jinxi Marketplace strictly forbids cultivators from using magic or casting spells within its bounds. Violators are hunted down jointly by the Three Dao Sects and Four Buddhist Clans behind the market. Are you all truly eager to experience being pursued for ten thousand li? Or do you believe the Yin Luo Sect’s backing grants you license to ignore the Three Sects and Four Clans?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph! Who dares to disregard our Dao and Buddhist lineages? This monk Wu Bi wishes to see for himself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Han Li finished speaking, a fierce voice suddenly rang out from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a pavilion at the opposite end of the street, two beams of golden and silver light shot forth, hurtling straight toward them, arriving in an instant. After a brief swirl, the aura of flight dissipated, revealing a Daoist and a monk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought it was some great cultivator—turns out it’s just a few friends from the Yin Luo Sect. So, are you planning to break the rules and duel here in our Jinxi Marketplace?” The speaker was the Daoist whose voice had sounded hostile. The old Daoist had gray-white hair and a ruddy complexion, but when he glared, his expression was fiery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was a middle-aged monk with a grotesque face and a upturned nose. Though he uttered no insolent words, his expression was equally displeased as he coldly sized up the Yin Luo Sect members; yet when his gaze swept over Han Li and the Tianlan Holy Maiden, a flicker of surprise crossed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Da Jin, unknown Nascent Soul cultivators were rare enough; those reaching Nascent Soul Mid-Stage yet remaining unnamed were even rarer. Yet here before him stood a man and woman, both at Nascent Soul Mid-Stage, both with utterly unfamiliar faces—how could the monk not be secretly startled?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu Bi! I merely wish to verify some matters with this cultivator. Why are you meddling?” Ge Tianhao clearly recognized the old Daoist and replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter what you intend, no one may break the rule forbidding combat in the marketplace. If you truly wish to fight, move elsewhere. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being uncivil.” The old Daoist spoke with chilling severity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu Bi, you may wait until we actually act before you intervene. I’ve long wished to test the true prowess of the Zhenji Sect.” Ge Tianhao, upon hearing this, flew into a rage, his tone turning harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Ge, no need to anger yourself. As long as you don’t activate your magic power, my companion and I won’t interfere in your affairs. These two cultivators appear unfamiliar—might I ask your names?” The grotesque monk grinned, his eyes shifting slightly as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tianlan Lin Yinping, at your service, esteemed cultivators. The matter is simple: I suspect this cultivator is a mortal enemy of our Tianlan Holy Temple, so I request he unbind his pack to confirm his identity. If he is not the man I believe him to be, Yinping will personally offer him wine as an apology and cease all pursuit.” The Tianlan Holy Maiden glanced at Han Li with a graceful tilt of her neck, her bright eyes like stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ridiculous. Do you take me for what? Why should I prove my identity to you?” Han Li replied calmly, his expression unshaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you refuse, then you must be our temple’s mortal enemy. As Holy Maiden, I cannot allow you to simply walk away.” Lin Yinping’s lips tightened, a thread of killing intent flashing in her eyes as she spoke coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tianlan Holy Maiden? You mean the Holy Maiden of the Tujue tribe from the grasslands?” The old Daoist’s eyes flickered with recognition, his brow furrowing slightly. The grotesque monk beside him also showed a flash of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You flatter us, esteemed cultivators. I do indeed hold the position of Holy Maiden within my tribe.” Lin Yinping acknowledged without expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your tribe’s Immortal Master Xu possesses heavenly talent—he reached Nascent Soul Mid-Stage before four hundred years, and I’ve met him several times in the past. How is he faring now?” The old Daoist’s anger faded, his tone softening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immortal Master Xu is well. Decades ago, he advanced to Nascent Soul Late-Stage and is now one of our tribe’s Four Immortal Masters.” Upon hearing the old Daoist had ties to her tribe’s great master, Lin Yinping secretly rejoiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immortal Master Xu has reached Late-Stage? As I predicted. To reach this level so young—he may yet ascend further.” After a moment of unusual expression, the old Daoist sighed with genuine admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li sensed something amiss, his thoughts racing like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Must he truly fight multiple Nascent Soul opponents here and flee using Blood Shadow Dash?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he hesitated, a faint whisper reached his spiritual sense—the Dàyǎn Divine Lord’s voice, barely audible. He listened to the brief message, his eyebrows twitching slightly, then his expression instantly steadied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, after asking a few more questions about Immortal Master Xu, the old Daoist’s gaze swept over Han Li, paused briefly, then finally asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your cultivation is formidable. Might you reveal your origins? Perhaps I can mediate between you two.” Though unaware of Han Li’s true identity, the old Daoist knew even a lone Nascent Soul Mid-Stage cultivator was not to be lightly antagonized—hence his unusually courteous tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve never heard that entering the Jinxi Marketplace requires disclosing one’s origins. If such a rule truly exists, I shall abide by it without exception. If not, I have no interest in elaborating.” Han Li’s face hardened, his tone dripping with sarcasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, the old Daoist’s expression darkened, his inner irritation rising—but before he could speak, the monk beside him grinned and cut in:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our marketplace has no such rule. Brother Wu Bi merely spoke as a private individual, hoping to resolve a misunderstanding. If you refuse to speak, so be it. But we can only prevent conflict within the marketplace. If Lin Daoist and others block the exits outside, that’s beyond our control. When you face four Nascent Soul cultivators cornering you alone… well…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grotesque monk spoke with a grin, yet the threat in his words was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li sneered inwardly, but his gaze flicked to Ge Tianhao and the Tianlan Holy Maiden—seeing their eyes darting uncertainly, he realized they would almost certainly do exactly that to reclaim the Ghost Luo Banner and the stolen Holy Beast avatar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Han Li fixed his gaze on Lin Yinping and spoke coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, merely seeing what’s in my pack is enough? If I truly am your enemy, then fine. But if you’re mistaken, and my pack holds none of what you imagine—what then? Do you truly believe a simple apology will erase my resentment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you implying? Are you threatening us?” Ge Tianhao’s voice turned icy, his tone menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ridiculous. If you’ve mistaken me, yet still force me to open my pack, is this not unbearable oppression? What do you think I’ll do afterward? I may lack other abilities, but I know several escape techniques. Even if all four of you attack together, I still have a sixty to seventy percent chance of escaping. But once I do, don’t blame me for using any means necessary against your sect and you. I’m alone—I have nothing to fear from your retaliation.” Han Li laughed aloud, then spoke with chilling menace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, not only did Ge Tianhao and Lin Yinping’s expressions change, but even the monk and Wu Bi exchanged glances, both inwardly uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his tone, this man was not only a Nascent Soul Mid-Stage lone cultivator, but also one who held grudges fiercely—exactly the kind of troublemaker major sects desperately avoided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, at his level, if he disregarded norms and targeted sect disciples at all ranks, the damage would be catastrophic. If he truly mastered a specialized escape technique, the situation would be utterly nightmarish—even Nascent Soul Late-Stage cultivators might not catch him in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before that, if he showed even a modicum of ruthlessness, the destruction he could inflict would strain even the Ten Dark Sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Nascent Soul Mid-Stage and above cultivators—even for the Three Great Sects—were usually courted, and only avoided if courtship failed. If they inevitably became enemies, the only solution was to mobilize all high-level cultivators to eliminate them swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ge Tianhao and the others had acted so aggressively only because the Ghost Luo Banner was a sect treasure. But one problem remained: if Han Li was not the man from Tiannan who stole the banner, then they’d have foolishly invited a dangerous enemy upon their sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Ge Tianhao couldn’t help glancing at the Tianlan Holy Maiden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yinping, too, frowned slightly—she too realized the difficulty. If this man truly held a bitter grudge and launched a full-scale revenge against the Tianlan Grasslands, she would be deeply troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why turn a small matter into such a serious issue? We only wish to see what’s in your pack. Very well—if I’ve truly mistaken you, Brother Li may name any reasonable demand to compensate for our error. What do you say?” Lin Yinping’s beautiful eyes blinked, her face breaking into a sweet smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WwW.feiazw.CoM website\u003C\u002Fp>",1700,"2026-06-20T21:12:49.722Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f934a9078c4b0942da0fc054018e1f7b04a5e9a1781106e9d72ed501bd072f0b","a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-941","a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-939",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-cover.jpg"]