Long Yun, a street thug orphaned as a child, scrapes by at the bottom of society, fighting tooth and nail to survive. But when he enters the world of cultivation, he suffers a crushing blow: without a single trace of spiritual roots, he's destined to have no chance at the Great Dao.
On the brink of death, he happens upon a remnant jade of the ancient Azure Emperor and awakens the one-of-a-kind Azure Emperor's Longevity Art. He needs no spirit stones: the vitality of plants, trees, mountains, rivers, and all living things can be turned into cultivation.
The remnant jade also grants him heaven-defying abilities: turn back time by three breaths, be reborn on the spot with a drop of blood, and enjoy the daily company of a sharp-tongued artifact spirit who never stops making snide remarks.
The sect turns against him, prodigies bully him, and demons ambush him? Long Yun knows how to keep a low profile and play the pig to eat the tiger. His sharp tongue takes on everyone, and whenever he makes a move, he delivers a thunderous face-slapping.
A lofty reincarnated female emperor, a seductive and rebellious demoness, and a restrained, ascetic sword cultivator all accompany him.
He ventures through endless secret realms and challenges the trials of reincarnation, sweeping forward from the mortal streets. With no spiritual roots, he defies the Nine Heavens and takes command of the vitality of all creation through the ages!
