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  • Now on Amazon: The Fourth Wall

    Now on Amazon: The Fourth Wall

    We’ve reached the end of the journey. The Fourth Wall, the final book in the A Thousand Li series, is officially available on Amazon and Audible! After years of cultivation,...

    Now on Amazon: The Fourth Wall

    We’ve reached the end of the journey. The Fourth Wall, the final book in the A Thousand Li series, is officially available on Amazon and Audible! After years of cultivation,...

  • A Thousand Li Re-Release: FAQ

    A Thousand Li Re-Release: FAQ

    We’re thrilled to finally share more details about the upcoming re-release of A Thousand Li with Ace, an imprint of Penguin Random House! Whether you're a long-time fan of Wu...

    A Thousand Li Re-Release: FAQ

    We’re thrilled to finally share more details about the upcoming re-release of A Thousand Li with Ace, an imprint of Penguin Random House! Whether you're a long-time fan of Wu...

  • We’ve Been Keeping a Secret… Until Now

    We’ve Been Keeping a Secret… Until Now

    Surprise! We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: The First Step, First Stop, and First War—the first three books in A Thousand Li—have been acquired for print publication by Ace, an imprint of Penguin...

    We’ve Been Keeping a Secret… Until Now

    Surprise! We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: The First Step, First Stop, and First War—the first three books in A Thousand Li—have been acquired for print publication by Ace, an imprint of Penguin...

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A Thousand Li: The First Step (Ace Edition)

Coming March 2026

In a spectacular world of immortals, spirit beasts, and mystical martial arts, the young farmer Wu Ying’s life will be changed forever when he is unexpectedly invited to join an elite school of cultivation.

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