The Lonely Path of the Dao Heart

Lin Yan was born a mortal. Orphaned at a young age, he set out on the path to immortality with nothing but an unwavering heart set on the Dao. But his spiritual roots were so poor that he was deemed unfit for cultivation. He could only lower himself to become a sect menial, enduring years of hardship at the very bottom. No backing, no legacy, no shortcuts, and no worldly attachments. By day, he hauled water and chopped wood. By night, he cultivated alone, spending three years just to barely draw qi into his body. He sought no patrons, stirred up no disputes, and chased no luxuries. With nothing but clumsy persistence, he took one steady step at a time, making up for his shortcomings through diligence. From menial to outer disciple, from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment, from the mortal realm to the upper realm, he walked alone, deaf to the clamor around him and seeking only immortality. There is no female lead, romance, or close friend in this book. It tells only the lonely legend of a cold, solitary heart of the Dao, defying his mortal nature, breaking through his shackles, and proving the Great Dao on an endless road to immortality.