Blossoming Path

When a mysterious force opens the world to ascension, a young herbalist must cultivate his skills, meanwhile discovering traces of a lost civilization. It is known as the Day of Awakening. Across the continent, the Heavenly Interface appears, presenting each being with a system to track their skills and quests in the name of achieving their goals. Bandits rise to power, forgotten masters come out of seclusion, and spirit beasts arise from their slumber, drawn to the promise of a new era. Little do any of them know, it is Kai, a young herbalist from a small village, who was the cause of the Heavenly Interface's introduction. For his accidental awakening of the system, Kai is granted the title of Interface Manipulator, a mysterious role that holds secrets he can only begin to imagine. With his butterfly spirit beast, Tianyi, at his side, he embarks on a journey of cultivation, martial arts, and alchemy. But in a world where the pursuit of power reigns supreme, Kai's kindness sets him apart. As he begins to grow his skills in the safety of his village, he will start down an extraordinary path to ascension-and discover the secrets of the lost civilization behind the Interface. The first volume of the hit LitPRG fantasy series-with more than a million views on Royal Road-now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

With the Day of Awakening ushering in a new wave of talent, Kai must rely on his knowledge and determination to carve his own path-before he's left behind. Kai Liu has always known alchemy is his key to forging a path in the world of cultivators. Now, with the Grand Alchemy Gauntlet looming, his first true trial begins. Sponsored by the prestigious Verdant Lotus Sect, he steps into a realm where alchemy is more than just mixing herbs: it's a battlefield of wits, strategy, and mastery of the elements. As he trains, Kai quickly learns that the road to power is littered with challenges. A dispute with the Silent Moon Sect forces him into a high-stakes wager. To win, he must push his alchemical skills to their limits, proving that strength isn't measured by brute force, lineage, or sect affiliation but by sheer ability and determination. Among his rivals stands Jingyu Lian of the esteemed Lian clan, a prodigy whose arrogance is matched only by her formidable mastery of alchemy. But beneath her seemingly effortless skill and cold confidence, there are hints of an unspoken burden. As Kai navigates the treacherous world of sect politics with his spirit beast companions, Tianyi and Windy, his ideals are put to the test. Every rival, friend, and challenge forces him to choose between ambition and integrity. In a realm in which power is often seized through shortcuts and schemes, can he stay true to the path he's built through hard work, perseverance, and earned strength? The second volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series-with more than a million views on Royal Road-now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

With sects clashing all around him and a power struggle brewing, Kai must rely on his determination and growing skills to protect the people he loves. Just months after the Heavenly Interface unlocked his new powers, Kai Liu narrowly missed becoming the Grand Alchemy Gauntlet Champion, falling short against the alchemy prodigy Jingyu Lian in an intense final showdown. Despite finishing second, his performance draws attention-and not only from newfound friends and potential allies within the Verdant Lotus Sect but also from those far more treacherous. Now past the Qi Initiation Stage and eager to advance his cultivation and alchemy skills, Kai returns home to Gentle Wind Village. But tranquility proves elusive as sect rivalries erupt in conflict across the region, even reaching quiet towns like Qingmu and threatening the peace of Kai's own village. Amidst the rising tensions, he finds himself entangled in broader schemes, forced to protect his loved ones from dangers both seen and unseen. And in the shadows of the province, whispers stir of something older and darker than sect rivalries . . . Determined to maintain a low profile despite his growing reputation, Kai relies on his loyal spirit beast companions-the powerful butterfly spirit Tianyi, who begins exploring new heights of her own potential, and the playful wind serpent Windy-to safeguard those he cherishes. Yet as cultivation rapidly spreads in the aftermath of the Day of Awakening, Kai's unique role as an Interface Manipulator might inevitably draw him deeper into the unfolding chaos. The third volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series-with more than a million views on Royal Road-now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

Gentle Wind Village endures even as gathering threats endanger its peace, and Kai must learn what it truly means to stand between the mortal and the divine. In the uneasy calm after the Narrow Stone Peak incident, Kai Liu and his companions work to rebuild what remains of their home, Gentle Wind Village. Yet even as the village grows stronger, the land itself begins to wither. Rivers recede, crops fail, and whispers speak of unseen forces stirring beyond the tree line . . . Now, with the help of his spirit beast companions-butterfly Tianyi, now in human form, and wind serpent Windy, just coming into his own power-and the support of the Verdant Lotus, he is determined to protect the places and friends he loves so much. But dangers are not only looming in the shadows; they are also stalking the town. When Windy sets out in search of his own dao, what he finds in the forest is the impetus of a shadowy new revelation. Famine turns to fear, and the air grows thick with omens Kai can no longer ignore. Bound once more by the will of the Heavenly Interface, he faces a series of trials that seem less like guidance and more like judgment. Nurturing the radiant Golden Bamboo earned from his past trials offers hope while simultaneously raising questions about the true nature of growth and sacrifice. As threats gather unseen and alliances shift in unexpected ways, Kai must contend with the divide between the mortal and the divine-and determine whether the path he walks still belongs to him at all. The fourth volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series-with more than a million views on Royal Road-now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!