I Prove the Immortal Way in the Mortal Realm

There are three thousand great paths in this world. The humble lights of countless households are one path; immortal arts and eternal life are another... Yet the Great Dao offers no protection to the common people. Though I, Chen Qingshan, was born among mortals, I came upon an immortal opportunity and glimpsed the secrets of heaven and earth. I wander through mountain clouds and country villages, striving only to live with a clear conscience and cultivate the path I seek... (Note: This is not a wish-fulfillment novel. It has a long opening and a slow build, telling the story of a mortal cultivator's life and growth.)