Mining in the Shadows, Leveling to Invincibility

Jiang Chen awakens in a brutal martial world where human life is worth less than dirt, reborn as a lowly pariah trapped at the very bottom of society. But fate has not abandoned him entirely—he carries with him a mysterious book that records every experience he endures, granting him two "ink" points each day to invest in his growth. By carefully allocating these points, he begins to cultivate forbidden techniques that others would spend decades mastering. The Black Iron Body Forging Art tempers his bones through herbal baths, relentless hammering, and rhythmic breathing, hardening his skeleton to surpass fine steel. The Mountain-Splitting Fist unleashes devastating power, each blow heavy as a thousand catties, capable of shattering cliffs and crumbling boulders. And the Myriad Beasts Devouring Spirit Art, an ancient savage beast‑path scripture, lets him absorb the blood essence of demonic creatures, surging both his physical form and inner energy while mimicking the divine abilities of legendary monsters. As he hides deep within the mines, quietly stacking his advantages, Jiang Chen transforms from a nameless wretch into a force that can shake the heavens—proving that even in the darkest depths, a single spark can ignite an unstoppable blaze.