Forge of Destiny: Volume 1 (Destiny Cycle)

In the Celestial Empire, a land of Immortals, Spirits, and Beasts, Ling Qi, a girl from the slums, discovers she possesses the Talent to potentially become an Immortal. She is sent to the prestigious Argent Peak Sect, where she must work tirelessly to master the Way and overcome her late start.

New disciples have only three months to prepare before facing intense challenges, battling each other for resources and power. Ling Qi faces daunting tests, unusual teachers, and hostile peers, battling not only external challenges but also her own limitations.

Can Ling Qi find allies to stand with her when the Sect's truce ends? Will she learn to navigate the trials ahead and not only survive, but flourish on her path towards immortality?