Synopsis – Ashes of the Eternal Sky

In a realm ruled by martial might and ancient flame sects, young Kael Ardent is branded a failure when he awakens with no spirit root—no chance at cultivation, no future. But when a forgotten glyph buried in ash bonds him to the Cursed Core, everything changes. This forbidden power, once sealed by the gods themselves, is a remnant of the First Flame—the origin of all spiritual energy, and the key to unraveling the lies that bind the world.

Marked as a threat by the tyrannical Celestial Tribunal, Kael is forced to flee his homeland. Alongside Liora, a masked warrior with ties to his hunters, and a growing band of exiles, Kael fights to master a dangerous flame cultivation path that no one dares tread.

As he rises through brutal duels, forbidden trials, and ancient revelations, Kael’s power grows—but so does the shadow of war. The truth about the heavens is darker than anyone imagined. And to free the world from its chains, Kael must become something more than a cultivator. He must become the spark that sets the sky ablaze.

To gain higher cultivation manuals, Kael entered the Trial of the Phoenix Gate—a realm of illusion and inner trial.


Inside, he faced his worst self: a version corrupted by rage, willing to burn the world to avenge his father.


Kael nearly lost. But Liora's voice, distant and clear, reminded him: "Fire is for warmth too."


He emerged victorious, gaining the Phoenix Sigil—unlocking the third gate of the Ember Vein.


Chapter 14 - Chapter 14: Trial of the Phoenix Gate