With sects clashing all around him and a power struggle brewing, Kai must rely on his determination and growing skills to protect the people he loves.

Just months after the Heavenly Interface unlocked his new powers, Kai Liu narrowly missed becoming the Grand Alchemy Gauntlet Champion, falling short against the alchemy prodigy Jingyu Lian in an intense final showdown. Despite finishing second, his performance draws attention—and not only from newfound friends and potential allies within the Verdant Lotus Sect but also from those far more treacherous.

Now past the Qi Initiation Stage and eager to advance his cultivation and alchemy skills, Kai returns home to Gentle Wind Village. But tranquility proves elusive as sect rivalries erupt in conflict across the region, even reaching quiet towns like Qingmu and threatening the peace of Kai's own village. Amidst the rising tensions, he finds himself entangled in broader schemes, forced to protect his loved ones from dangers both seen and unseen. And in the shadows of the province, whispers stir of something older and darker than sect rivalries . . .

Determined to maintain a low profile despite his growing reputation, Kai relies on his loyal spirit beast companions—the powerful butterfly spirit Tianyi, who begins exploring new heights of her own potential, and the playful wind serpent Windy—to safeguard those he cherishes. Yet as cultivation rapidly spreads in the aftermath of the Day of Awakening, Kai's unique role as an Interface Manipulator might inevitably draw him deeper into the unfolding chaos.

The third volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!