Fortunate_Felix

To defy fate is to tear open the sky itself.

In an empire where cultivation reigns and the path to immortality is paved with bone, blood, and betrayal, Lin Xun is born with nothing — no clan, no spirit root, no future. Or so it seems.

But when a shattered jade pendant from his late mother awakens strange soul memories, Lin Xun begins to dream not as himself, but as Xu Tianheng — a tyrant of a lost age who nearly tore open the Heavens in his pursuit of godhood.

As Lin Xun climbs the cruel ranks of Dustwind Sect, from outer disciple to core contender, he discovers that his soul carries the Sealbreaker brand — a mark long feared by the Celestial Realms. Pursued by secret orders, demon cultivators, and heaven-born rivals, Lin Xun must walk a path no one dares tread:

Cultivating the Heaven-Sundered Bone Gates, a lost technique that fuses soul and marrow.

Facing Heaven Phantoms, spirit-guardians of divine law.

Unlocking the Void Gate, an ancient force erased from all records.

And enduring echoes of a love lost across lifetimes.

As the Heaven Realm stirs and war brews between mortal sects and divine houses, Lin Xun stands at the center of a fate older than the realms themselves — a weapon, a heretic, a remnant of a rebellion that nearly shattered existence.

But this time, he will not die a god.

This time, he will live as a man — and forge his own ascension.

Heaven - Sundered Path

Su Ruyan knelt in the ruins of a forgotten temple at the edge of the Ghostlight Marsh. She wore plain robes. Her face bore no makeup. Her hands were scarred from years of survival — not cultivation.

Before her, a fading spirit tablet rested in the dirt.

"You said we'd defy them together. You said we'd protect the child."

She touched her chest, where a faint brand glowed — a phoenix curled into the shape of a tear.

"But you died, didn't you? Or so I thought."

"And now… they say Lin Xun walks the path again."

"But is it truly you, Tianheng… or just a shadow of what we once were?"

Scene 2 — The Envoy from the Southern Court

That same day, a golden carriage bearing the seal of the Southern Cloud Sect Alliance arrived at Dustwind's main gates.

Veiled. Calm. With eyes like moonlight and a voice like the echo of memory.

Mistwalker Xu's breath caught the moment he saw her. He bowed stiffly, suspicion clear on his face.

"You are… here as what, exactly?"

She lowered her veil and offered a scroll.

"Envoy. Observer. And, if necessary, Executioner."

"The Heaven Council believes Lin Xun's survival may have triggered a destabilization of the Realm Balance."

Scene 3 — A Battle of Monsters

Lin Xun, unaware of her arrival, was already causing tremors in the inner sect.

After his recovery, three core disciples challenged him on the Storm Altar, hoping to claim his position as front-runner for the upcoming Sect Ascension Trials.

Lin Xun stood still as the first opponent, wielding an enchanted flame saber, struck.

He let the blow land — and then devoured the flame.

The second, a spear user with lightning runes, aimed for his throat.

Lin Xun caught the spear with one hand… and shattered it with spiritual pressure alone.

The third never attacked. She simply collapsed under his killing intent.

From the audience, Su Ruyan watched with veiled terror.

"That's not how you fought, Tianheng," she thought. "This is... not you."

When Lin Xun finally turned his gaze on her — he paused.

"You…" he whispered. "Why do you feel… familiar?"

"Because I buried you once," she thought. "And I might have to do it again."

Scene 4 — The Forbidden Council

That night, behind stone walls and concealed seals, a gathering of high elders from three sects convened.

Mistwalker Xu. Hai Chen. Two envoys from Heaven. One mortal warlord.

Topic: The Whispering Bell's toll.

"He's awakening something that should not awaken," one envoy hissed. "His soul remembers what the world has forgotten."

"He is our disciple. Our burden. Our responsibility."

"And when the sky splits open, and the Black Star returns, will you still claim him?"

Scene 5 — Alone Beneath the Ash Tree

That night, Lin Xun sat alone beneath the great ash tree overlooking Hollowfang Peak. The stars seemed further away than ever.

"You watched me today," he said without turning.

"You fought like someone who's forgotten what it means to bleed for others."

He turned. And for the first time in lifetimes… their eyes met.

"But once, we dreamed the same dream."

"Don't make me wake up alone again.

The Girl in the Dust