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Chapter 1,456.

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Spring Updates!

Chapter 1,454.

A/N: Reminder, DotF will be back on March 1. Of course, I'll still be around, and you can find me on the Discord if you need something (or if you just want to channel the lack of releases into coming up with some crackpot theories).

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Shock and horror woke Zac up from his rage-addled state, and he desperately tore off the vines wound around his torso. The muffled sizzle grew louder as he brought out the cocooned treasure. The whole feathe...

Chapter 1,453.

Putting away the cursed vajra stabilized Zac's faltering core of rationality, yet the Asuran fury remained lodged within his heart. Zac hadn't expected its influence to be so much stronger when taken out mid-battle compared to when he inspected his gains. Granted, a set of specific variables had come together to create something beyond the sum of its parts. Echoes of genocidal sutras had melded with ancient Killing Intent and apocalyptic destruction, turning into a fire of carnage that could ...

Writing Seclusion Announcement.

Hey gang.

I've made the decision to pause my Patreon for February.

The Ultom mega arc has been a massive undertaking. There are so many parallel plot treads, overarching plot points, and a huge ensemble of characters with their own schemes and motivations. I'm having a lot of fun putting together all these little puzzle pieces. I'm also arriving at moments that I plotted out years ago, which is rewarding in its own way.

On the other hand, there has been a ...

Chapter 1,452.

Zac fought back against nausea and vertigo as he swung [Verun’s Bite] in an overhead arc. A Middle D-grade Rapture Beast was cleanly cut in two, as were two more beasts thronging from behind. The fallen beasts turned into goop that fell to the ground. Infuriatingly, they directly reformed before Zac could blink, as they had many times before.

Getting even a second of rest this close to the Primo’s right eye was a fool’s hope. Mindful of the time, Zac had no choice...

Chapter 1,451.

Four days had passed since they felled the C-grade Rapture Beast. It had been butchered for valuable parts by Zac, with almost grotesque efficiency. The remains were discarded from the platform, yet time and cleansing spells had failed to fully rid the halls of the stench of corrupted death. The malodor had reached the point where it manifested into something resembling a curse.

Tendrils of decay tried to burrow into Tavza’s skin until she had no choice but to maintain a blockade with...

Chapter 1,450.

Waves of stubborn Life resisted the encroachment of scorching starlight that leaked through the seams of the reed basket on Ra’Klid’s back. The surreal feeling of carrying a future star on his back had long since faded, replaced by exhaustion and annoyance. Ra’Klid would have given anything for a Spatial Treasure high-quality enough to safely hold a starseed.

Ra’Klid couldn’t help but wonder if pursuing the Dao was one big scam. He’d bled, he’d struggled, and he’d emerge...

Chapter 1,449.

The surrounding forest of towering spires stretched as far as Rhubat’s eyes could see, each thrumming with forbidden energy. It was neither a formation nor a curse. It was sin and sacrifice, embedded in blood runes covering their surfaces. Some of the blood came from the Empire’s enemies; even more of it was their own.

The ancient, dried-out concoction held a nihilistic madness that infected anyone who dared stray close, yet Rhubat remained glued behind a spire. For one, Rhubat had ...

Chapter 1,448.

“Good job,” Tavza said as Zac accepted the jar.

“Likewise,” Zac said.

The jar disappeared as he sent it into [Purity of the Void]’s purification space. Thankfully, the jar was only the size of his hand, easily fitting inside the Hidden Node without issue. That way, he didn’t have to send it through [Fuxi Mountain Gate], risking having the raging sea of Imperial Faith incinerate the pungent elixir.

Streams of darkness poured out o...

Chapter 1,447.

Waiting to collect bloodline-evolving treasures until after they finished the main mission? Zac couldn’t have that. He was well aware that he was a trouble magnet, through no fault of his own beyond his extraordinary pool of Luck. Something was bound to go wrong in the mission, likely in an explosive manner. At that point, it would be too late to regret not stuffing his pockets when he had the chance.

It wasn’t just superstition. Removing the Primo’s treasure would cause a major d...

Chapter 1,446.

Zac had long since grown used to those around him treating him like an evil omen, and Tavza’s comment barely registered. Instead, he went over her plan to see if there were any conflicts or hidden pitfalls.

“How long do you need to complete the necessary repairs?” Zac asked.

“With old ruins like these, one needs to leave a generous margin for error. Technically, I could activate the curtain right now, but there’s a chance it will just explode instead of activating. If it...

Chapter 1,445.

“I’m sorry, there were some complications,” Zac said with a helpless smile as the utter darkness began to retreat.

It wasn’t that Tavza had blinded him with her Abyssal Domain, rather that the bridge to Fuxi Halls was closing. As it did, the overwhelming amount of artificial Death relented, much to Zac’s dismay. His other body wasn’t even close to being satiated, and the screams for more from his Eoz bloodline were almost a match to his Void Emperor bloodline’s usual roars...

No chapter today

Sorry gang, crazy migraines last couple of days, can't hack a chapter in my current state. Next chapter on Sunday.

Chapter 1,444.

A/N: We're back!

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Zac looked at the golden rune on his left forearm for a few seconds, ultimately deciding to spare it a blast of [Void Mountain]’s annihilation. Between analyzing its patterns and inferring Emir’s plan, Zac had a decent idea of its function. Keeping it around might prove useful down the road. Still, Zac plastered a set of sealing talismans atop it to prevent tracking and its energy from leaking.

Defiance of the Fall Book 16 out now!

Hey all, one small update before I officially clock off for Christmas. Book 16 of DotF is now out on ebook and audible! So if you're already hankering for some reading during the break, why not reread the first chunk of the Left Imperial Expanse?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FGYLJ9K9

Audible: 2025-12-23 17:26:37 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 1,443.

A/N: And that's it for December and 2025! Thank you all for the support over the year. It's time for me to recharge the batteries to wrap up the final stretch of the Left Imperial Expanse. We're back on Jan 6th!

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“It’s mine?” Zac said as he looked at the spatial nucleus in delight.

Zac had initially been ecstatic to find [Shattered Sky Scripture] hidden beneath the repository. It was exactly the sort of auxiliary technique th...

Chapter 1,442.

The dimensional gate was one of, if not the, most unimpressive timelines represented inside [Second Singularity]’s inner realm. It was small, pushed out right to the edge, and it barely retained any territory of its own. It was no wonder it had taken Zac a day to notice it. Sensing the familiar trace made the memories he’d safeguarded in his heart come rushing back.

Greenworth Trade Street, Whitfall. Having drinks with Beene, watching Helisent grow up. Festivals, di...

Chapter 1,441.

Kadel paused his work to wipe away the beading sweat on his forehead. A wayward drop could introduce heterodoxy to the fragile components, ruining millennia of work. He couldn’t afford any more mistakes, whether personal or professional. They’d staked everything to silence the overwhelming opposition.

The clamor of countless parallel worlds filled Kadel’s mind, and a series of spasms made him drop his engraving chisel. He hugged himself, humming the nursery rhyme his wet nurse use...

Chapter 1,440.

A/N: Again, sorry about that. Tomorrow's chapter should drop according to schedule.

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The sealed space of [Eye of Desolation] shook as three dimensional layers fused into one, and shrapnel of countless broken statues filled the space. At the same time, the shimmering waters of the Peregrine Ocean frothed. The enemies weren’t the only ones working on distractions. Zac had pushed his left arm into another vortex the moment h...

Chapter delay

Sorry, that time again. Some IRL stuff has gotten in the way and I have to move today's chapter to tomorrow.

Chapter 1,439.

Despite being confident in his strength, Zac knew things had gotten troublesome. A brief inspection revealed that three of the thirteen invaders were powerful characters who stood at the summit of the Sealbearers. Outwardly, they were Peak Hegemons one and all, yet Zac’s senses told him they were hiding some of their strength.

The first of the three was the person who’d forced Zac away from the magic circle. Rather than a spearman, it turned out the attacker was an archer wielding a...

Chapter 1,438.

A/N: Small update for you peeps! Release date for Defiance of the Fall Book 16 has finally been set! Both Audio and ebook will come out on December 23rd! So there'll be something to tide you over during the Christmas break this time :)

The audio is still waiting to be accepted by audible, but preorder should come up in the coming days. If you haven't seen the nice new cover, it's up over on Amazon.

2025-12-09 19:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 1,437.

The sounds of metal striking tile were swallowed the instant they were formed, creating an ephemeral patter as Zac walked down the grand hallway. Zac was in no condition to study the unusual phenomenon. The ambient Spatial Energies swallowing all sound were the least of his problems.

Zac helplessly looked back and forth between the dense engravings covering the walls. He felt as though he’d come face to face with the grand tapestries of the Spark of Creation and Heart of Oblivion agai...

Chapter 1,436.

“If you’ve been down there, you should also understand how dangerous it is. How are you supposed to withstand the Void in your state? You’ll be snuffed out like a candle in the wind,” Zac said with exasperation.

“You said you’ve collected treasures that will help me recover. I also have a treasure that can ward off the Void. Give me two weeks, and I’ll recover enough to use it long enough for us to reach that mountain,” Emir said.

The suggestion brought an underlyi...

Chapter 1,435.

A/N: Final stretch of the year! As always, thank you for patronage! This month, in lieu of full release schedule, I'm hoping to be able to share some more news of the other ongoing DotF projects, such as the webtoon :) Looking forward to seeing your reactions!

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“I greet the Young Prince!”

Zac felt a headache coming on as he stared down at the kneeling man. Ramses hadn’t just defied expectations by waking up ahead of sched...

Chapter 1,434.

A/N: And this is the last of November. Hope you enjoyed!

As previous years, December releases will be truncated. The last chapter of the year will go out Sun, December 21. After a holiday break, we'll be back Tue, Jan 6.

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The Limitless Empire rising to power in the early stages of the Era was both an opportunity and a curse. It was only because the Heavens were young and weak that it could be ...

Chapter 1,433.

The endless rows of cabinets reached a dozen meters into the air. They were filled to the brim with treasures that stretched the bounds of Zac’s imagination, yet he didn’t spare them a single glance as he rushed down the halls. Almost every item in the maze-like treasury was a hollow mirage lacking the detail necessary for his [Mercurial Sack] to work. The few illusions that depicted real items were guarded by protections and often afflicted with nasty curses, making them...

Chapter 1,432.

Zac spent minutes silently hovering in the air, taking in the imposing scenery and the near-pristine Void. As he did, he began picking out differences from his Void Treasure and the upper world he came from. It would seem that Fuxi Halls was built much like the world disks of Twilight Harbor. One side of the coin faced the Dao, the other the Void.

Different from the world above, the memory domain’s edge was clearly visible. The sea of Imperial Faith and the memory lanterns weren’t l...