A Record of A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Chapter 179: Breaking the Forbidden Zone

While the leaders of each sect were discussing the steps to open the Forbidden Zone, Han Li was still busy scanning the fierce figures from various factions.

For some experts whose cultivation had reached the peak of the thirteenth layer, Han Li’s strategy was to avoid them if possible, escape if necessary, and only if all else failed would he consider attacking from behind. He absolutely did not want to end up like in the great battle with Senior Brother Lu, where he was completely drained of magical power.

It had to be understood that this time was completely different from the last. They weren’t facing a single opponent, but a large group of bloodthirsty immortal cultivators. If he didn’t leave some strength in reserve and maintain the ability to counterattack at all times, he would undoubtedly be among the first to be eliminated.

As he observed and pondered quietly, Han Li suddenly felt as if someone was staring at him. Slightly startled, he turned toward the source of the gaze.

A female disciple from the Spiritual Beast Mountain was looking at him somewhat evasively. Judging by her delicate features, she seemed familiar.

Han Li was surprised and mentally filtered through all the women he knew until an elegant figure came to mind.

“It’s her—the girl who sold me the Golden Bamboo Brush at the Tainan Meeting. How did she end up under the Spiritual Beast Mountain’s banner and still come to participate in this Blood Trial?” Han Li finally recognized the girl, now even more attractive than before, though he felt a bit puzzled.

But her tendency to blush easily was still fresh in his memory, and he held a great fondness for her!

Thinking this, he couldn’t help but smile at the girl.

She obviously noticed clearly, and her cheeks instantly flushed, just as shy as before!

A bearded man stood behind the girl. Noticing the interaction between Han Li and the girl, his expression darkened. Suddenly, he sharply commanded the girl something. Immediately, her face turned pale, she lowered her head without a word, and no longer dared to glance toward Han Li casually.

The bearded man still wouldn’t let up. He shot Han Li a fierce glare filled with clear warning.

Han Li frowned. It seemed the girl’s life in Spiritual Beast Mountain was quite difficult. This bearded man was one of the fierce figures Han Li had noted earlier, possessing cultivation at the thirteenth layer. With such a person watching her, the girl must have suffered a great deal.

However, Han Li considered himself not part of Spiritual Beast Mountain. Besides, once inside the Forbidden Zone, everyone was an enemy anyway. Naturally, he would not show mercy. Without any concern, he suddenly made a face at the bearded man.

Han Li’s action enraged the bearded man so much his face seemed to bleed, but he was powerless against Han Li. He could only turn back and snarl a few more words at the girl, which caused the nearby Spiritual Beast Mountain disciples to glance over, most showing contempt toward the girl.

Han Li was annoyed but felt pity for the girl. However, since they were too far apart, he couldn’t hear exactly what the bearded man was saying.

To prevent the girl from suffering more injustice, Han Li refrained from provoking this unfeeling brute. Otherwise, he was confident he had enough means to make the man furious beyond control and helpless.

At this moment, the sect founders finished their discussion and returned to their respective teams. Then, leading the juniors, they ascended into the air and flew toward the legendary Forbidden Zone.

This time, the flight was short. After a few hours heading toward the border of Yuanwu Country, they landed before a vast and boundless Loess Slope. Except for heaps of stones, not a single blade of grass was in sight. Everywhere stretched a yellowish, desolate landscape.

“Could it really be here?”

Like many others, Han Li was greatly surprised. This place hardly looked like it could nurture spiritual beings.