Nathan Reed never asked to be a cultivator. He certainly never asked to be the worst one in history. Thrust into a world of martial arts and magic, this former Earth graduate with an existential crisis finds himself at the bottom of the cultivation ladder. With a body that refuses to absorb spiritual energy and a cultivation level that's laughably low, Nathan's dreams of returning home seem impossible. But the universe has a twisted sense of humor. On the eve of his expulsion from the Verdant Spire Sect, Nathan's long-dormant system finally awakens. Armed with a mysterious system, Nathan must now navigate a ruthless tournament that could catapult him from outcast to inner disciple. Each skill he gains reshapes the very foundations of his cultivation, steering his future path. In a realm where power is everything, Nathan will prove that sometimes the ultimate strength lies in simply enduring. Dive into this action-packed LitRPG cultivation novel filled with (~4k3 words per chapter): - A unique and fun system. - Intense, realistic, well-crafted, and delicate martial arts battles where strategy trumps brute force (but sometimes it could be otherwise). - Protagonists who must outsmart their opponents to survive. - Escalating war in all aspects from economics to logistics. - Rich world-building blending Eastern cultivation with Western fantasy. - Unconventional skills that turn apparent weaknesses into strengths. - A dash of humor to balance the high-stakes action. It won't be filled with: - Overpowered scenarios. - Uninteresting love lines. - Unreasonable killings. Updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (4k to 5k words per chapter). Follow to enjoy the journey. [participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge] Advance chapters are available on Patreon.