Advancement has come quickly to Ling Qi. With help from strong allies and connections her foe has been defeated. The enemies of the alliance she has helped to build have surrendered. Her talent no longer goes unnoticed in the Celestial Empire, casting new eyes on her path. Those like her are accounted for a title of nobility is within her reach, a prize with implications that will stretch over her now long life. Looming over it all is the end of year tournament, the last barrier between her and the Inner Sect, with all its resources and lessons. How will she face another opportunity to rise even further from the hard-scrabble streets and alleys of Tonghou?

Inspired by ancient folklore, modern martial arts, and Xianxia, Forge of Destiny cultivates a world both fantastic in setting yet familiar in the humanity of its inhabitants. Don't miss this third installment of one of the most popular titles on Royal Roads - with over 7 million reads - elegantly performed by Earphones Award-winning voice artist Natalie Naudus.©2021 Yrsillar (P)2021 Podium Audio