Nangong Wan
南宫婉
Nangong Wan is a central female character in the acclaimed Chinese fantasy novel A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality by Wang Yu. As the love interest of the protagonist, Han Li, she is a talented cultivator from the Moon Mask Sect, renowned as the most beautiful woman in the Southern Sky Region. Initially a high-ranking elder, she meets Han Li during a weakened state due to her cultivation of the Pure Maiden Reincarnation Technique, which periodically reduces her power to the Qi Refining stage. Their encounter in the Bloody Trial Zone, where they slay a demonic serpent together, leads to an unexpected bond that evolves into a deep romance. Despite societal pressures, including forced marriage schemes by her sect, she ultimately chooses Han Li, standing by him through battles, betrayals, and ascensions. Nangong Wan is characterized by her intelligence, resilience, and unwavering loyalty, making her a pivotal figure in Han Li’s journey to immortality.
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A Mortal's Journey
A poor and ordinary boy from a village joins a minor sect in Jiang Hu and becomes an Unofficial Disciple by chance. How will Han Li, a commoner by birth, establish a foothold for himself in his sect? With his mediocre aptitude, he must successfully traverse the treacherous path of cultivation and avoid the notice of those who may do him harm. This is a story of an ordinary mortal who, against all odds, clashes with devilish demons and ancient celestials in order to find his own path towards immortality.
A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality
The novel follows Han Li, an ordinary boy with spiritual roots, who embarks on a perilous journey of cultivation. Through caution, perseverance, and a mysterious treasure (the "Heavenly Vial"), he ascends from mortal struggles to immortal transcendence, navigating a ruthless world of power and deception.