[{"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-988":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},2335914,4565,"Chapter 988: The Power of the Spirit Fan (Part One)","a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-988",988,"\u003Cp>Countless gray threads trembled, froze in the halo, then vanished in an instant, dissolving into wisps of gray mist without a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dense, interwoven web, like spring snow melting under shifting light, turned to nothingness one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the three-colored fire phoenix began its true attack; spreading its wings, it instantly transformed into a massive orb of light, its surface halo contracting and expanding violently as it surged outward in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, a giant three-colored wheel of gold, silver, and red appeared low in the air, so vast it completely engulfed the entire giant net; its surface swirled with three-colored runes, some as large as a zhang, others a chi, all obscure and incomprehensible, filling onlookers with profound awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dazzling spectacle below startled both Han Li and the winged yecha, causing them to look down in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash of radiance, the giant light wheel vanished as suddenly as it had appeared, lasting only a single breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray giant net, dozens of zhang in diameter, vanished along with it, as if it had never been there at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-winged yecha’s flesh wings flapped unconsciously, its face frozen in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant net had nearly drawn upon all the corpse-spirit energy it had cultivated; now, only a few faint strands remained within the corpse, barely enough to sustain the corpse-spirit avatar’s movement, let alone launch any powerful attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single strike from the opponent’s feather fan had utterly nullified this power, honed over countless years. And the spiritual power contained in that three-colored wheel—if he had been trapped within it—he would have been almost certainly doomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no longer a matter of flame temperature within the halo; it contained certain cosmic laws, the celestial force accessible only to Soul Transformation cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it had not yet ascended to the Golden Body Moon Corpse realm, having lingered at the threshold for so many years, it still possessed certain perceptions and insights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere trace of cosmic force in that strike had plunged the silver-winged yecha’s heart into deep dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What manner of treasure was that feather fan in the opponent’s hand? How could it be so terrifying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given its cultivation and abilities, had it possessed a top-tier treasure attuned to its method, it might not have truly feared such an attack. But sadly, since gaining sentience, it had been trapped within this array, with no opportunity or materials to forge a suitable treasure of its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for later cultivators entering the cave, whom it systematically slaughtered and used as corpses to create corpse-spirit avatars through blood sacrifice, its movements would have remained utterly bound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it had acquired a hodgepodge of treasures from dead cultivators, few were worthy of its notice. The only one it truly valued was the Evil Moon Illusion Mirror; it had poured countless efforts into it, as several of its abilities depended entirely on this single treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, its destruction by Han Li had sent it into a rage beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the silver-winged yecha’s eyes darted and its dread grew, Han Li, witnessing the Three-Flame Fan’s power, was overjoyed. Seeing that nearly half the ice wall before him had been destroyed by the endless golden needles, he wasted no time; his palm flipped, and a small vial appeared in his hand, just taken from his storage bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li uncorked the vial, tipped it to his lips, and a single drop of ten-thousand-year spirit dew slid into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the medicinal effect took hold, his meridians immediately surged with vast quantities of pure spiritual power, restoring his magic power fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tucked the vial away, felt the abundant magic power coursing through him, cast a cold glance at the distant silver-winged yecha, then spun the Three-Flame Fan once in his hand and gripped it tightly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, light blazed from the fan, and three-colored runes began to swirl across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Han Li intended to utterly eliminate the enemy before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the opponent was bound by restrictions and could not leave this place; otherwise, even if the fan’s power were immense, the enemy could simply evade with a teleportation technique and escape beyond his reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the silver-winged yecha’s expression turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the range of the fan’s previous attack and the confined space within the barrier, he had no choice but to stand his ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth in silent despair, the silver-winged yecha pointed at the smaller golden light orb floating above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the golden orb ceased emitting golden rays; with a soft *puff*, it vanished into the yecha’s body, and a layer of golden radiance surfaced around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, the flying corpse opened its mouth wide and spat forth a thick cloud of corpse qi; each tendril shimmered with eerie pale light before engulfing the golden shield entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li sneered, preparing to pour all his magic power into the fan, when suddenly the array below shook violently without warning; the entire array’s light surged, and the surrounding gray barrier vanished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li froze, his hand pausing mid-motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could comprehend what had happened, an even greater shock erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far beyond the array, the ground cracked open in a vast area, blasting forth blinding spiritual light; a second, even larger array emerged outside the original one, embedded with nearly a hundred spirit stones, instantly synchronizing and merging with the first to form a new, unified array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his expertise in arrays, Han Li recognized it at once—this was a massive teleportation array, and it was already being activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew where this device would send him? He frantically retracted the ice wall, heard thunder crackle behind him, and prepared to flee the teleportation range with Thunder Dash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Han Li’s movements were too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding array instantly emitted a deep hum; at its center, over a hundred zhang wide, a blinding white light erupted, then vanished in a flash—leaving the spot empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li, the silver-winged yecha, and all else vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew that the same event was occurring simultaneously in three other obscure locations across Da Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alongside the silver-winged yecha, three other unknown monsters were also being teleported away by identical giant arrays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the architect of all this was a group of Ye family cultivators at an unnamed small lake in the southern frontier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, above the lake, Ye family high-level cultivators gathered in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on? Wasn’t the concealment array already set to mask the breaking of the seal? Where is the concealment array? Did it malfunction, or wasn’t it activated? Now this spectacle is visible for thousands of li—every cultivator in the vicinity will see it! Do you want to bring about the annihilation of our Ye clan?!” On the air above the lake, the square-faced cultivator gripped the collar of an elderly white-haired man, his face dark with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several zhang behind him, other Ye family cultivators all wore grim expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the lake’s center, a colossal pillar of milky-white light shot skyward, its diameter thirty zhang, like a pillar propping up heaven itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far around the lake, six more identical pillars of light appeared, forming a ring around the lake, unmistakably glaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the square-faced cultivator was enraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know! I personally inspected the concealment array yesterday, and this morning I ordered several disciples to activate it.” The white-haired elder, the Ye family’s chief array master responsible for unsealing the seal, now looked equally panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second brother, let go of Linglong’s collar! He’s devoted immense effort to dismantling this array—it couldn’t possibly be his fault. There must be another reason! You four, go at once to the concealment arrays. If they haven’t been activated, activate them now. If they’re faulty, fix them immediately. If you can repair them quickly, we’ll simply kill every cultivator within thousands of li together.” The speaker was a thirty-something Confucian scholar, clad in white robes with skin like jade, yet his words were ruthlessly brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the square-faced cultivator immediately released the elder’s collar, and the several Ye family elders pointed at by the scholar all bowed deeply in response:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Grand Elder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they immediately shot off in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young man with a refined face was none other than the Grand Elder of Da Jin’s foremost clan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving his orders, the Confucian turned to the white-haired elder and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With the concealment array compromised, has the seal’s unsealing proceeded without incident?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Confucian’s voice betrayed no emotion; the white-haired elder shuddered, then replied respectfully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Grand Elder, absolutely no issue! The seal on Mount Kunwu has been cracked open, and the fissure is widening and weakening steadily—within a year, the entire seal will vanish completely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Gather all low-level clan members immediately and prepare for evacuation. Do not return to the clan seat. Go directly to the prearranged hiding places. Anyone who dares to show their face within the year will be dealt with according to clan law!” the young Confucian said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-haired elder’s heart tightened; he immediately replied, “Yes,” then descended toward the lake’s surface and vanished into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Ye family cultivators now regained their composure and stood silently in place, awaiting orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concealment arrays were not far away, and with Yuan Ying cultivators’ speed, a round trip took only moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the space of a cup of tea, one of the investigating elders returned first, his face filled with shock and rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand Elder! It’s bad! The array I inspected has been completely destroyed. The several disciples who maintained it have vanished without a trace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the Confucian’s face darkened, his eyes flashing with cold fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other cultivators, upon hearing this, also turned pale and stirred in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Net\u003C\u002Fp>",1658,"2026-06-20T21:12:49.722Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b015d85c29670fce72b71d030f2e0e4914b226a14fff2cc3a0deee5a84c6a41e","a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-989","a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-987",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-cover.jpg"]