A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality Episode 175: The Nascent Soul Ascension That Broke Bilibili

If you thought cultivation anime couldn’t get more hype than a protagonist yelling “I WILL SURPASS HEAVEN!” while summoning a giant sword—think again. Episode 175 of A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality didn’t just deliver a milestone moment for Han Li; it broke the internet. Literally. Fans flooded Bilibili to watch their favorite underdog finally ascend to Nascent Soul, crashing the platform with over 450,000 concurrent viewers. “Would’ve hit 1M for sure if it wasn’t broken for almost an hour,” one fan lamented, and honestly? We believe it.

For those who’ve stuck with Han Li since his days as a poor village boy with “mediocre aptitude,” this episode felt like a victory lap. After four seasons of dodging sect politics, outrunning ancient beasts, and hoarding every spirit stone he could find, our guy finally did the thing: he formed his Nascent Soul. And let’s be real—if you didn’t get chills when that slowed-down remix of the opening theme kicked in during the ascension scene? You’re probably a demon in disguise.

The animation team pulled out all the stops here. The celestial phenomenon surrounding Han Li’s breakthrough was a feast for the eyes: swirling energy, golden light, and that tiny, adorable chibi version of his Nascent Soul floating above him. “Such a beautiful and heavenly sight to behold!” gushed one viewer. “Also ain’t the little fella so adorably cute!” Even the grumpy elders, Cheng Tiankun and Lu Luo, couldn’t ruin the vibe—their bickering about who gets to recruit Han Li next was pure comic relief. “The two elders are so comically funny!!!” another fan laughed.

But let’s talk about the hype. Fans were losing it in the comments: “Had to pause while watching to punch air… Shit made me so so happy. Made my whole day.” “This episode was peak, the slowed down remix of the Opening was just wow… Heaven knows I’ll be happy for the next 48hrs, nothing can bring me down.” One user even admitted to rewatching it five times—and honestly? Same. The way Han Li’s four false roots merged into one, creating that never-before-seen energy display? Chef’s kiss. “This looks like you’d have to be a 4x false root cultivator to get that specific visual, which probably never happened before,” a fan noted. No wonder the sect disciples were staring up like, “Is that a bird? A plane? A guy who’s about to become our new grand elder?”

Of course, it wouldn’t be A Record of a Mortal’s Journey without a hint of what’s next. The episode ended with a tease of the “heart demon” arc—because nothing says “I just achieved immortality-adjacent status” like a mental breakdown induced by your own trauma. But for now, we’re riding the high. Han Li’s ascension wasn’t just a win for him; it was a win for every fan who’s ever rooted for the underdog. As one viewer put it: “The journey hasn’t been easy but he’s making so much progress… I had goosebumps again.”

So, if you haven’t watched Episode 175 yet? Drop everything. Grab your spirit tea, settle in, and prepare to yell at your screen like a proud parent. And if you see Bilibili crashing again next week? You’ll know why—Han Li’s heart demon is about to bring the drama, and we’re all here for it.

Final Verdict: 10/10. Would watch Han Li’s chibi Nascent Soul float around all day.

P.S. For those asking about Han Li’s “waifu”? A fan spilled the tea: “His waifu won’t appear until another 70 chapters later!” So… we’ve got time. Let’s just enjoy the Nascent Soul glow-up while it lasts.