Published: August 25, 2025
Chapter 263: Strength
Han Li glanced at the mobilization order in his hand, signed by the sect leaders of various factions, feeling extremely frustrated!
The order had to be genuine, since it bore the spiritual emblem of a sect leader, which was absolutely impossible to forge. But he really did not want to blindly obey the command!
From what he had heard, Han Li already knew about the invasion of the six demonic sects. He understood that a great calamity was inevitable in the immortal cultivation world of Yue Country.
Whether the seven sects of Yue Country could survive this ordeal was uncertain, but the number of cultivators who would fall was sure to be in the thousands. Even core formation stage cultivators would suffer heavy casualties.
Therefore, upon hearing such shocking news, what Han Li wanted most was to immediately return to his secluded mansion, seclude himself for decades, and only then come out again.
However, he also knew this was just wishful thinking. As a disciple of the seven sects, it was impossible to easily escape this fierce battle.
While Han Li was lost in thought, the Moon Veil Sect cultivator opposite him, who had just declared he was being mobilized, smiled broadly and said:
“Junior brother, have you clearly seen the order? Can you give your name and cultivation base? We will need to cooperate a lot in the future!”
Han Li composed himself, looked at the man and then at the more than thirty cultivators behind him. Only three were post-foundation establishment stage; the rest were qi refining stage disciples, which somewhat reassured Han Li. At least, it didn’t seem like a high-risk mission.
Thinking this, Han Li cupped his fists and said,
“Han Li from Yellow Maple Valley, early foundation establishment stage.”
Although both were foundation establishment stage cultivators and their cultivation bases were obvious at a glance, Han Li politely announced it since the other was late foundation establishment, significantly more powerful. He didn’t want to offend him easily.
Then Han Li asked with some suspicion,
“Brother, how can you be sure of my identity to stop me directly and present a mobilization order? It can’t be just because of this Yellow Maple Valley robe?”
Originally, seeing the team from Blade Refining Wharf and Moon Veil Sect, Han Li had planned to evade and escape quietly, but unexpectedly, this sharp-eyed guy had immediately intercepted him and issued the order.
“Heh, junior brother, I saw you once during the Blood Trial! Didn’t expect that after all these years, you’ve successfully established foundation. This is truly a joyous occasion!” The man in his thirties from Moon Veil Sect smiled lightly, saying something that surprised Han Li.
“You are?”
Han Li felt the man was familiar, indeed, he seemed to have seen him during the Blood Trial.
“I’m Xuan Le, one of the external administrators of Moon Veil Sect. Last time, I accompanied Senior Uncle Nishang on a team, and personally witnessed your impressive performance that shocked the entire scene!” the man chuckled meaningfully.
Only then did Han Li suddenly realize this was one of the four foundation establishment stage leaders from Moon Veil Sect during that time. He simply hadn’t paid much attention then and his impression was vague. But Han Li was shocked that this person could recognize him at a glance from afar, after just a brief encounter years ago. It was hard to believe.
“I understand, junior brother, you must be in a hurry for other urgent matters. However, I have insufficient personnel for this mission and hope you can assist,” Xuan Le said politely.
Han Li’s mouth twitched in response, unable to help but smile bitterly to himself.
“You’re a late foundation establishment cultivator holding an official mobilization order. Even if I wanted to refuse, could I? Saying no would just label me as insubordinate!”
Thinking this, Han Li glanced at the three other foundation establishment cultivators behind Xuan Le and reluctantly replied,