A Mortal's Journey

Han Li leaves Coral Island to join the Seven Mysteries Sect entrance test. Along the journey, he befriends Zhang Tie and Li Feiyu. Though they fail the deadly mountain trial, Doctor Mo takes them in as disciples, changing Han Li's fate forever.

Han Li and Zhang Tie train under Doctor Mo in Divine Hand Valley. Han Li learns medicine and cultivation while Li Feiyu secretly suffers from pill side effects. As years pass, the trio grows closer while Doctor Mo hides mysterious intentions.

Han Li discovers a mysterious green bottle with strange powers. Doctor Mo poisons him, forcing him to reach higher cultivation for survival. Using the bottle to grow herbs rapidly, Han Li refines pills and finally breaks through to the fourth level.

The Seven Mysteries Sect clashes with the Wild Wolf Gang as Han Li confronts Doctor Mo. Mo attempts to seize Han Li's body but fails after Han Li's breakthrough. After defeating him, Han Li uncovers cultivation secrets and Zhang Tie's tragic fate.

Han Li confirms the Iron Slave is Zhang Tie and gives him the name Qu Hun. After burying Doctor Mo, Han Li spends over a year mastering medicine while conflict grows between the sect and Wild Wolf Gang. He decides it is time to leave.

Han Li rescues Li Feiyu during the final battle against the Wild Wolf Gang. When cultivator Master Jinguang slaughters Elder Ma, Han Li intervenes, killing both Jinguang and Jia Tianlong. After restoring peace, he parts ways with his old friend.

Beginning his true cultivation journey, Han Li visits Doctor Mo's family in Jiayuan City. He resolves their troubles, rescues Mo Caihuan, and leaves Qu Hun behind as protection. With clues about cultivation, Han Li heads toward Tainan Valley.

Han Li secretly returns home one last time, leaving money, medicine, and gifts for his family without revealing himself. At a cultivator trading gathering, he exchanges pills for treasures and learns how dangerous and ruthless the cultivation world truly is.

At the Ascension Conference, Han Li fails the spiritual root test but enters Yellow Maple Valley using an Ascension Token. Witnessing betrayal and death among cultivators, he realizes trust is dangerous and survival depends on caution and strength.

Senior Brother Lu targets Han Li for his valuable Foundation Establishment Pill. Though Han Li survives the attack, he loses the pill and resolves to grow stronger. Assigned to the Hundred Herbs Garden, he learns about the deadly Forbidden Zone.

Preparing for the Blood-Colored Forbidden Zone, Han Li gathers magical tools and resources. After killing Senior Brother Lu in self-defense and reclaiming another pill, he joins fellow disciples as the dangerous forbidden zone finally opens.

Inside the Blood-Colored Forbidden Zone, Han Li discovers disguised enemies hunting sect disciples. Avoiding direct conflict, he hides in the shadows while observing brutal battles and deadly schemes unfolding throughout the mysterious and dangerous land.

Han Li barely survives a fierce fight against Feng Yue using a powerful weapon. While escaping pursuit, he joins Han Yunzhi to search for rare herbs. Together, they face constant danger, hidden enemies, and deadly struggles inside the forbidden zone.

After defeating multiple ambushers, Han Li reaches the forbidden zone's central hall. There, he teams up with Nangong Wan to battle a terrifying beast. Through cooperation and determination, the two cultivators finally manage to defeat the creature together.

After defeating the beast, Han Li and Nangong Wan are influenced by a mysterious force that brings them together intimately. Keeping the encounter secret, they quietly part ways. Han Li successfully exits the forbidden zone with rewards and recognition.

Han Li successfully enters the Foundation Establishment stage but struggles to control his newfound power. Seeking safety and independence, he creates his own cave dwelling, trains further, and searches for stronger formations to protect himself from future threats.

While improving his magical tools and abilities, Han Li uncovers a traitor within Yellow Maple Valley. A deadly confrontation follows, pushing him to his limits. With unexpected help from a powerful cultivator, Han Li survives and continues his solitary path.

As dark forces begin moving against the sects, Han Li receives a mission to travel to Yan Clan Fortress. Behind the scenes, conspiracies unfold and hidden enemies prepare dangerous schemes that threaten cultivators across the region.

Han Li learns powerful new techniques before journeying to Yan Clan Fortress. Upon arrival, he senses rising tension and hidden dangers everywhere. As secrets emerge within the fortress, Han Li realizes a larger conspiracy is beginning to unfold.

At Yan Clan Fortress, Han Li reunites with Mo Caihuan and learns of painful tragedies that occurred during his absence. After rescuing a fellow disciple from danger, he prepares himself for the deadly conflict rapidly approaching the fortress.

Han Li escapes Yan Clan Fortress alongside surviving allies while battling the dangerous Wang Chan. After severely injuring his enemy, Han Li sends Mo Caihuan away for safety and returns to his sect, unaware that a greater war is approaching.