Dustroot

Synopsis: A life of ease, like a lone cloud or wild crane; a path of cultivation beneath the clear breeze and bright moon.

Among countless mountains, gather the clouds; across the four seas, let the sun’s radiance shine.

One can only marvel at the lofty power of creation, as the Great Dao sets mountains and rivers above the void.

How many layers are there in the immortal realm? Beneath the moon’s glow, let us speak of eternal life.

Put simply, I hope to write a classical xianxia novel with an authentic flavor, and perhaps make up for the regrets I had with Dust Root. I can’t claim this book will be a great leap forward, but it is certainly the one I’ve put the most work into before writing.

Progression is unavoidable in classical xianxia, and it was the aspect I spent the most time developing before starting The Great Dao. But beyond the setting and structure, what I’m striving for most is to weave that progression into the story. In short, this new book aims to tell a classical xianxia story with a well-reasoned setting and clear stages, one that interests me first and foremost.

The settings and structure in the book all draw on native Taoism, and the story is thoroughly Eastern and classical xianxia. If you’re interested, give it a look!

Thank you!