Incursions come from the nomadic tribes of the southern mountains and from deep underground. Against these foes of the Empire—both old and new—Ling Qi and her allies will be set to test themselves.  It is said that conflict is the great whetstone of talent, but war may devour the genius and the common talent alike without differentiation. What is to be gained and what is to be lost as the fires grow? Inspired by ancient folklore, modern martial arts, and Xianxia, the Forge of Destiny series 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 Road—with over 7 million reads—elegantly performed by Earphones Award-winning voice artist Natalie Naudus