War Priest

Arik Dacre never thought he'd become the reincarnation of the War Priest, nor did he think he'd befriend an irritable water spirit or a mysterious master illusionist. But destiny can be funny like that. This Japanese mythology-inspired cultivation epic draws on recently translated ninja and samurai texts to build its combat and chi system — a story about a chi healer forced to learn to use his power in new and frightening ways.

Arik Dacre now has other reasons to pursue Nobunaga, the evil warlord of the Crimson Realm. Before he can travel south, he must find the legendary Whispering Sword — an entire realm to search, with new enemies at every turn, including the leader of the false shinobi, Sengum Minamoto. Revelations abound as Master Illusionist Hojo's strange illness worsens, leaving Arik to fend for himself. Cultivating a blend of Thunderaura and Chimaura may offer a solution, but these powers come with their own risks.

Even with the Whispering Sword and the Mask of the Fallen, Arik still isn't strong enough to take on the southern warlord threatening the entire continent. To reach his goal, he must master the art of using two weapons — but progression is never easy, especially with newfound enemies and the erratic behavior of his illusionist companion. Deepening his study of chi, Arik discovers aspects of his power that are entirely new. How far can he push it — and if he reaches a new level, will it prove detrimental in the end? A showdown is coming, one he can't avoid.

Arik Dacre survived the betrayal on the border of the Jade and Crimson Realms. Now he has one mission left. A coronation in the Crimson Realm gives him the best chance yet to find and rescue his sister — but first he must head to the birthplace of the original War Priest to find the Demon Charm of Katano. The charm may prove too much for Arik to handle, leaving him with the ultimate dilemma: push his power to the limit and unravel the conspiracy behind a continental betrayal, or start a new journey entirely. There's no turning back now.