Synopsis of The Record of Xiao Yuchen's Immortal Cultivation
This is an inspiring cultivation novel full of passion and determination.
Xiao Yuchen is a young man with dreams of immortal cultivation, but he suffers hardship within his family. On his 100th attempt to reach the Qi Refining Realm, he fails, his breath turns chaotic, and he collapses, becoming the laughingstock of the family. His younger cousins mock him without restraint, while the elders shake their heads and sigh. His world seems shrouded in darkness.
When the family assessment arrives, he comes in last. He carries a rusted, nearly powerless sword called Dull Edge, which pales in comparison to the fine weapons wielded by the other disciples. As a result, he is assigned the lowest of menial jobs, hauling heavy loads and sweeping courtyards every day. He has to endure the manager's insults, and his wages are docked. His life sinks into endless darkness and despair.
Yet a twist of fate quietly arrives. While working as a servant, he happens upon a battered old book containing unusual insights on cultivating in the Qi Refining Realm. Like a glimmer of dawn in the darkness, it rekindles his hope.
Though exhausted from work, he uses every spare moment to cultivate. As the story unfolds, an immortal arrives at the family estate and singles out Xiao Yuchen, who seems to have no potential at all. He is taken to a secluded mountain valley, where he works hard at cultivation under the immortal's guidance and receives the treasured sword Azure Frost.
From then on, he continually surpasses himself, making a name for himself in the sect, meeting companions, exploring ruins, and obtaining divine artifacts. His kindness, tolerance, and perseverance gradually shine through. Facing recruitment attempts and schemes from various factions, he stays true to his original purpose and presses onward on the path of immortal cultivation, going from a youth rejected by his family step by step toward