Patrick G. Laplante Livres

The Southern Alliance's plot has been foiled, and the Song Kingdom is safe-for now. As the kingdom recovers from its brutal civil war, Cha Ming sets out to solve his most pressing problem: healing Sun Wukong's dormant soul. He and Huxian journey to Jade Moon Planet, a smelting trial left behind by an ancient existence.Hong Xin, under her teacher's instruction, enrolls at the mysterious Red Dust Pavilion. On the surface, they are training her to be a successful courtesan. She soon realizes this is nothing more than a fa�ade, and they'll stop at nothing to douse her newly kindled enthusiasm.

Cha Ming and Huxian are back at the bottom of the food chain. Emperors and immortals would kill for their secrets. The Inkwell Plane is a magical place. Daoist arts and technology work hand in hand, and transcendents are on friendly terms with demigods and demons. But not all is well. As a new ascendant, there aren’t many people who are weaker than Cha Ming. He must fight to prove his worth and carve out a place for himself in this dog-eat-dog world. To succeed, he may need to share more secrets than he’s comfortable with. Huxian and his friends find themselves surrounded by strange new customs and powerful demons. Why toe the line when they can start breaking rules the moment they land? Its too bad demonic society doesn’t take kindly to thieves and scoundrels. They’ll need to adapt if they ever hope to be reunited with Cha Ming. One man. A pack of rowdy demons. A world that’s falling apart. It’s rotten at its core, and no god, demon, or immortal can save it.

Cha Ming has finally healed his core. His trials and tribulations are behind him, and it's only a matter of time before he transcends his mortal shackles. But he can't leave the Ling Nan Plane yet; the war between angels and devils is intensifying, and he still owes Wang Jun a heavy favor. To fulfill it, he'll need to journey south toward the Shattered Lands.Wang Jun continues to compete with his brother in Gold Leaf City. He's given up on fairness and will resort to any means necessary to take control of his family. Hong Xin helps him from the sidelines, but as the Red Dust Mistress, she still has much to worry about. Her rogue sisters, it seems, aren't as despicable as she'd originally imagined.Meanwhile, a dark presence has risen just west of the Song Kingdom. It devours everything in its path, leaving empty desolation in its wake. Feng Ming and Gong Xuandi fight to buy the plane time, for if left unchecked, the Taotie will inevitably consume it.

A shadow has fallen on the Song Kingdom. Its ancient luster has dulled, and what was once a golden land has been corrupted beyond redemption. The king is dying, and no one can determine the origin of his ailment. In Songjing City, a fierce battle for succession is escalating. Wang Jun and Cha Ming wage an economic war to support Prince Lei. As Cha Ming fights with staff and sigil in the light, Wang Jun must dance with daggers in the dark.Meanwhile, Feng Ming is stranded in the capital. Not satisfied with being pulled out of the battlefield, he aims to sow as much chaos as possible.While everyone is concerned with the present, Gong Lan delves into the past. She must learn the truth behind the chaos in Songjing and unfetter the chains that bind its destiny. But the road is long and red, tainted with corrupted crimson.

Peace has returned to Crystal Falls with the destruction of the Serpentine Swords bandit group. Cha Ming helps the small village rebuild, for it will soon leave its traditional isolation behind and embrace a broader community mindset. He can't stay long, however. Danger is coming, and he must do his utmost to strengthen himself for the upcoming conflict.Meanwhile, Huxian is enjoying his newfound power. Unsatisfied with sovereignty, he has set his sights on a new goal: taming the falcon Silverwing that roams the mountain range.Trouble is brewing in the capital of the Song Kingdom. Wang Jun, hard pressed to fulfill his family's mission, stumbles upon a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity-a newly discovered immortal-jade mine. He must wade through tricky political currents and foreign interference to win the mining rights. If he doesn't, the opportunity he most desires will slip through his fingers forever.Note: This novel is an Eastern fantasy novel, which means it contains a lot of martial arts, Asian mythical creatures, and many references to Buddhism and Daoism. Cultivators fight to pursue immortality, fight demons and devils, and engage in ancient crafts like alchemy and weapon forging. If you've never tried an Eastern fantasy novel before, give it a try. You'll like it!

A phoenix suffers five burnings to ascend. Five flames. Five colors. Rebirth in iridescence. The Burning Lake Prefecture has declared war on the demon lands. The human invaders are mighty, and even Stargazer City's new seer can't stop them. Cha Ming would love to help, but his hands are tied. He has a death match to attend, and only six months to prepare. To survive, he'll need to awaken his divine blood using the Iridescent Phoenix's inheritance. But such a precious treasure is not easy to obtain. Cha Ming's competitors are strong and have been preparing all their lives. They wield alchemical skills that exceed his own, and iridescent flames that turn emotions into reality. Cha Ming's friends fight to buy him as much time as they can, because should he win the death match, he will take control of the Burning Lake Prefecture. Should he lose, however, not only will he and Huxian die, but every demon tribe in the north will be forced to surrender or perish.

The Clear Sky Brush painted the world. Will one of its creations destroy it? Gears have been turning for centuries, and war has broken out. Cha Ming and Feng Ming rush to shore up the North's meager defenses before devils from the South overrun them. No country can escape. In Gold Leaf City, Wang Jun has betrayed the North. He loathes his own actions, but he will do what he must to protect his beloved. He weaves a deep web while walking on the edge of a razor. A single misstep will cost him everything. Meanwhile, Huxian rushes to complete the Candle Dragon's trials. He fights with his life on the line because he alone knows the strength of their true enemy: a fiendish hunger that devours worlds...

People are missing in the demon lands. Only a karmic anomaly can save them. It’s been six months since Cha Ming’s clash with the White-Eyed Tiger Clan. His growth has stalled to nothing, and his search for an heir to the Golden Dragon has come up empty. When two angry city lords come looking for revenge, an unlikely group decides to shield him. The price for his safety is a single mission that requires no less than twisting the web of fate. To find answers, Cha Ming must journey to the Star-Eye Monkey Clan. The ancient builders are on the brink of war, and Cha Ming will stop at nothing to prevent it.

Peace has returned to Fairweather County thanks to the timely interference of Cha Ming and his friends. Zhou Xian and the Merchant have been defeated, and the surviving residents have begun piecing their lives back together. But things have been better for the young heroes.Cha Ming has been maimed and crippled. Alone and alienated, he must find a new place for himself in a new society. Meanwhile, Huxian is stranded on an isolated mountain. Having spent most of his life as a domesticated animal companion, he must awaken his animal instincts or die trying.Gong Lan is losing herself with every passing day. Is this the price for power, or is there a better way? Hong Xin has disappeared, and Wang Jun is desperate to find her-for even the most wretched souls need light in their world of darkness.Note: This novel is an Eastern fantasy novel, which means it contains a lot of martial arts, asian mythical creatures, and many references to Budhism and Daoism. Cultivators fight to pursue immortality, fight demons and devils, and engage in ancient crafts like alchemy and weapon forging. If you've never tried an Eastern fantasy novel before, give it a try. You'll like it!