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

Thunderstruck wood was jet black in color and looked like ink jade. Additionally, there was a lightly colored line upon it with a number of leaves.


The leaves were still verdant and jade green with lingering vitality despite the passage of the years.


At the same time, the buzz of a lightning would surge out from time to time. This was due to the destructive power it had suffered when it was struck by lightning. Later on, this plant didn't die and instead continued to grow under the nourishment of electricity.


The Thunderstruck Wood contained inherent vitality.


A miraculous aspect of this item was that destruction and rebirth coexisted within.


This type of wood was too rare because thunderstruck trees would usually die directly. How could it grow? It would be difficult to find a couple of them even after combing through the famed mountains and great rivers.


At least Chu Feng couldn't find it after searching far and wide.


Successive Arrivals