ORPHANED BY MONSTERS, MATT MUST POWER-UP TO SAVE OTHERS FROM THE SAME FATE.

The hit progression fantasy series The Path of Ascension by C. Mantis is now available as an illustrated light novel!

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Matt plans to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and murdered his parents. But his dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental and no guild or group will take him.

Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple who give him a chance to join the Path of Ascension, an empire-wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends.

With their recommendation and a stolen Skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power. Maybe then, he can get vengeance he seeks...

Experience the start of an action-packed fantasy adventure that blends the best of LitRPG and Progression Fantasy with Xianxia. "Xianxia" is Chinese for “immortal heroes” and is Chinese fantasy inspired by Chinese mythology.

About the series: This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC.

The Wheel of Time meets Demon Slayer in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series The Path of Ascension – in print as a Light Novel for the very first time!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

C. Mantis is the best-selling author of The Path of Ascension. You can keep up with him on his Patreon.

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BOOK DETAILS

THE PATH OF ASCENSION (Light Novel) Vol. 1
Written by: C. Mantis| Illustrated by: Karla Diaz
Edited by: Der-shing Helmer and Adrian F. Wassel
Release date: April 2025
$14.99 | ISBN: 9781638492443
Format: Trade paperback | 256 Pages | 5.5” x 8.5”
Published by: Vault Books, an imprint of Vault Comics, together with Aethon Books
Distributed by: Simon & Schuster