The Rise of Chu Chen, the Useless One

Chu Chen was once a prodigy of the Chu family, but a twist of fate left him a good-for-nothing, enduring humiliation at every turn. At the lowest point in his life, he unexpectedly acquires the mysterious inheritance of an ancient mighty being and embarks on a path to reclaim his place. Armed with peerless cultivation arts from the inheritance, the ancient divine sword Dawn, and his own indomitable will, he stuns everyone at the Chu family's martial tournament and outshines all his rivals. Those who once bullied him are terrified, and the Chu family grows wary of him and sends people after him.

While fleeing, he enters the martial world for the first time and arrives in Tianyuan City, where he meets Su Yao, a prodigy of the Su family. Together, they face life-and-death trials in the Misty Forest, and feelings begin to blossom between them. Seeking greater strength and hoping to protect those close to him, Chu Chen joins Su Yao in braving the Lingxu Secret Realm. There, they not only defeat powerful demonic beasts time and again, but also happen upon the inheritance of the ancient mighty being Lingxu Zi. Yet the Lingxu Secret Realm is now facing a terrible crisis. They must race against time to grow stronger, repair the teleportation array, and find a way to survive when all hope seems lost. Chu Chen's legendary journey has only just begun, with countless challenges and opportunities awaiting him...