Ruins Return to Xuanchen

Lin Chen was once a prodigy blessed with the rare Nine-Aperture Heavenly Spirit Vein, earning him early admission to the Azure Cloud Sect at the age of fifteen. However, on his very first night, he was sabotaged by a secret technique that shattered and sealed his spirit vein, reducing him to a mocked cripple. Enduring three years of humiliation in silence, he unexpectedly awakened the Ancient Scripture of Returning Ruins. This unique cultivation method allowed him to bypass his broken veins entirely, instead devouring impure spiritual energy, residual power, and oppressive aura from the world’s dust to fuel his own strength, growing more formidable with every battle. His hidden power finally erupted during an outer sect martial tournament, where he defeated Foundation Establishment steward Zhao Kun despite being only at the fourth level of Qi Refinement. His astonishing cross-realm victory earned him the personal discipleship of Supreme Elder Qingxuan. Now entering the inner sect, Lin Chen faces immediate trials from senior disciples testing his worth and deadly traps laid by hidden enemies. Outwardly calm and composed, he is a man of clear grudges and gratitude who never seeks unnecessary attention but will ruthlessly repay any injustice inflicted upon him.