Chen Dong

To rise from defeat; to revive amidst the dissipation. 
As the vast oceans turn to dust and the thunder and lightning fade away,
That strand of spiritual mist once again approaches our great world. 
With the shackles that bound our world now severed—
A whole new world of mystery and wonder awaits, 
As we turn the corner...
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The Sacred Ruins
Is a story set in a post-apocalyptic world. A world that has recovered to a state that is roughly equal to our own world in terms of technology and culture, although its ancient history remains largely unknown. The story begins during the post-graduation trip of our protagonist, where he discovers some ancient ruins and witnesses “the great change”, an upheaval that changed everything. The changing earth not only brought about new, unexplored landscape but also sparked the evolution of all organisms. Plants and animals started gaining sentience and some humans obtained unimaginable powers. The legends, myths, and tales of old seemed to have suddenly come to life as the earth entered a new era where beasts and men formed factions, explored new lands and ultimately struggled for supremacy.
We follow the MC as he grows from being an eccentric young man into a badass expert warrior while meeting other funny characters and forming brotherly bonds. We watch as he falls into just as much hilarious situations as he does perilous ones, all the while wondering and slowly discovering the mysteries of this world. Just why was the world destroyed in the first place? Who or what had triggered this earth-shattering “change”? What profundities lie behind the process of evolution? 
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Chen Dong is one of the top authors in the Chinese Qidian site and this particular novel has been number one on its monthly charts for several months straight. If you are looking for a funny and unique novel that is free from the cliches of reincarnation and cultivation, this might just be what you are looking for. The story develops quite slowly for the first ten chapters or so but becomes much better paced afterwards.
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Release Rate: 7 Chapters/Week

The Sacred Ruins

"Don't worry about us. We're doing fine. We're only here to visit a friend," Chu Zhiyuan's voice came through with an unnatural tone.


Chu Feng felt somewhat apprehensive. Why would the two of them suddenly go and visit a friend at Greatwoods Temple? He also felt his father's voice sounded somewhat odd. Could something have happened during this time?


Chu Feng used a secret code they had prepared for such situations. They had already discussed how they would communicate under such circumstances.


"Don't make blind guesses. We're treated quite well as guests here," Wang Jing spoke from the side and was even making fun of Chu Zhiyuan.


What was happening? Chu Feng felt quite puzzled.


"We're old friends with the Elder Ape of Greatwoods Temple," Wang Jing explained.


Chu Feng soon understood what had happened and was somewhat dazed. There was actually such a hidden story.


Mount Song’s Greatwoods Temple