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Synopsis
Awoken as an Immortal, Ling Qi must contend with her peers on the mountain now that the great truce enforced by the Elders of the Sect is no longer in effect. In an Outer Sect increasingly falling into two camps, her friendships have made where she stands clear. To continue climbing the steep mountain of cultivation and maintain the friendships and allies she had gathered to her side, she must strive like never before. But it soon becomes clear that there is someone watching her from the shadows...someone with an unhealthy interest in her advancement. Enemies lie in full sight and out of reach as well. Now comes the test of the foundation she built in her early months at the Sect. Will it be enough to support her through the turbulent Outer Sect? Book 2 in this hit Cultivation Progression Fantasy series blending ancienct folklore, martial arts, and Xianxia into a fantastical tale of humanity. With over 31 million views as a hit web-serial, experience this revised and re-edited definitive version of Volume Two of the Destiny Cycle: Forge of Destiny. Now in Kindle Unlimited for the first time ever, it's perfect for fans of Cradle, Beneath the Dragoneye Moons, and The Beginning After the End!
Is Forge of Destiny 2: A Xianxia Progression Fantasy (Destiny Cycle: Forge of Destiny) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this is a cultivation fantasy with martial arts combat and training sequences. The story involves sect politics, social conflict between disciples, and a protagonist being targeted by a mysterious stalker figure, but no graphic violence or sexual content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, bullying, and class struggle (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following Ling Qi's journey to master cultivation magic, navigate complex sect politics, and protect her friendships while facing hidden enemies.