The Panlong Chronicles

Magic: the power to destroy heaven and earth, a skill countless people dream of possessing.

Qin Huo: a wisp of wandering soul, a traveler adrift in another world after drifting through countless spaces and eras.

Women are often judged by their looks, beautiful or not. Men, too, are often judged by one measure: whether they are successful.

In this chaotic otherworld, the difference between success and failure is made even more stark. The successful lord over all, looking down upon the world; a single joy or anger can decide whether someone lives or dies. Those who fail eke out an existence, looking up to the powerful and weighing every word and deed against their moods.

Ideals drive progress, but strength determines what ideals can be achieved. The protagonist comes from humble beginnings and moves forward one step at a time. Along the way, there is hardship, sweat, and a little luck.