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  • A Thousand Li: The First Step: A Cultivation Novel

  • A Thousand Li, Book 1
  • Written by: Tao Wong
  • Narrated by: Travis Baldree
  • Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (70 ratings)

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A Thousand Li: The First Step: A Cultivation Novel

Written by: Tao Wong
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
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Publisher's Summary

Long Wu Ying never expected to join a Sect or become a real cultivator. His days were spent studying, planting rice on the family farm and spending time with his friends. Fate, however, has different plans for Wu Ying and when the army arrives at his village, he and many other members of the village are conscripted. Given the opportunity to join the Verdant Green Waters Sect, Wu Ying must decide between his pedestrian, common life and the exciting, blood soaked life of a cultivator.

Join Wu Ying as he takes his first step on his Thousand Li journey to become an immortal cultivator.

©2019 Tao Wong (P)2019 Tantor

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Wow. Amazing.

I was not expecting this level of quality writing, this has the best pacing of any Chinese fantasy I’ve ever read. Absolutely hooked me. I’ve listened to the first three books in 3 days. It’s too good. I couldn’t stop. Came back to write this review.

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Great action and a fun plot; good start to a series!

This was a pleasant surprise. Pacing, character work, fantastic descriptions of fight sequences, a fun plot that emphasizes classism and prejudice. The audible narration is great as well. I’m terrible at pronunciation so it was an added component to listening to it rather than reading. Will definitely check out the second book. Took a chance on these with the recent audible series sale; totally worth it!

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great good wuxia

really great start slow but soon turn interesting. it's a good old wuxia like you would expect not much a xianxia.

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