Need more eyes on this! I picked this up after finishing Night’s Nomenclature and noticing it held a top 10 spot on Qidian for months. My expectations were high, but they were exceeded. The author’s growth is clear: the writing is sharper and more immersive.

From the first chapter, the story is gripping, packed with suspense and tension. Instead of relying on omniscient exposition, the plot unfolds naturally through well-developed side characters, each more layered and complex than before.... more>>

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Set mainly in the Ming dynasty and infused with Wuxia elements, the novel introduces a cultivation system based on energy conservation: the more people on the same path, the slower their progress. This backdrop creates immediate conflict, throwing the protagonist into the crossfire of two factions rife with political intrigue and espionage.

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