Cultivation Fantasy Magic Progression Fantasy Romance Xianxia

Life & Death Cycle #1

Ruin

Name: Ruin
Rating: 4.02 (210 reviews)
Author: Joshua Phillips

Joshua Phillips October 17, 2022

4.02 210 Ratings

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Synopsis

For Aidan, being ordinary was a curse. Watching the village’s high artists wield the power of the world was an impossible dream for him to achieve. But there was honor in following in his father’s footsteps. In living a simple, ordinary life.

Mei Lynn was born talented, able to walk a path. With a promising match to the City Lord’s son, the future of her family seemed set. But when things go awry, her family is forced to flee for their lives.

When fate pulls these two far from their homes, will they discover something new, or become buried by those who would prevent change?

Every decision has consequences. And not every path can be chosen.

This is a cultivation story.

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