The Firmament, Part One

Once a prodigy admired by all, Xiao Yan became a good-for-nothing mocked by the world overnight. For three years, he endured humiliation and cold stares. Only Xiao Xun'er stayed by his side, never asking why and never abandoning him.

At his darkest hour, an ancient ring awakened the sleeping Yao Lao and reignited his path to a comeback. He cultivated the Flame Mantra, sought out Heavenly Flames, refined pills, and braved perilous lands, confronting the world's injustice with a young man's pride.

But the path to becoming strong is never smooth. Surrounded by schemes and beset by formidable foes, he struggled time and again on the brink of life and death.

He promised her safety; she waited for his return.

The sweetness lies in the tenderness they share in desperate straits, while the anguish comes from the storms fate makes impossible to escape.

On this journey, he fights for revenge, but he lives to protect one person above all. Even if his battle robes are stained with blood, he will carve out a place for her in the world, never betraying their deep love or his original resolve.