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The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Vol. 4 : Path of Ascension (Light Novel) - C. Mantis

The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Vol. 4

By: C. Mantis, Der-shing Helmer (Editor), Karla Diaz (Illustrator)

Paperback | 21 July 2026

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THE WHEEL OF TIME meets DEMON SLAYER in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series THE PATH OF ASCENSION – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with THE PATH OF ASCENSION (Light Novel) Vol. 4 from Aethon & Vault!

The ascension to power continues in Volume 4!<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> Orphaned by monsters, Matt must power-up to save others from the same fate.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> Matt plans to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and murdered his parents. But his dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental and no guild or group will take him.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple who give him a chance to join the Path of Ascension, an empire-wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> With their recommendation and a stolen Skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power. Maybe then, he can get vengeance he seeks...<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> Experience the start of an action-packed fantasy adventure that blends the best of LitRPG and Progression Fantasy with Xianxia (Chinese for “immortal heroes” and is Chinese fantasy inspired by Chinese mythology). With more than 5 million views on Royal Road, this hit web serial is new-and-improved - and now in Light Novel format from Vault!<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Volumes 1-4 narrative corresponds to <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Path of Ascension, Book 1 eBook from Aethon Books.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> About the series: This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> THE PATH OF ASCENSION (Light Novel) Vol. 4 is for fans of: The <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">SUMMONER Series <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">(The Novice, The Inquisition, The Battlemage, The Outcast by Taran Matharu<i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">), The Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan), <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Name of the Wind / The Kingkiller Chronicle (Patrick Rothfuss), The <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Traveler’s Gate Trilogy (Will Wight), Will Wight’s<i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> Cradle series<i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> , Coiling Dragon, Stellar Transformation, Mark of the Fool, Path of the Dragon Mage, Black Clover, Mother of Learning, Mage Errant, System Universe, I Shall Seal the Heavens, Renegade Immortal, A Hero Born, The Primal Hunter, Defiance of the Fall, Azarinth Healer, Beware of Chicken, The Beginning After the End, A Will Eternal, Amelia the Level Zero Hero, System Reborn/Apocalypse Reincarnation, All the Skills, Sufficiently Advanced Magic, He Who Fights With Monsters, My Necromancer Class, Axis Church vs. Eris Church, <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Kino’s Journey, and Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <u Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault:<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> If you’ve read and enjoyed the Aethon eBooks, Aethon & Vault light novels have kept everything you love about those eBooks – and upped the game. By dividing each original Aethon eBook into two to four Light Novel volumes, Aethon & Vault endeavors to enhance the reading experience by providing an easily-digestible print edition with illustrations and design details. Every Aethon & Vault light novel volume is produced in conjunction with and approved by the author/creator of the bestselling eBook.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> Each Aethon & Vault light novel volume contains seven original, exclusive illustrations – in both full color and black and white - from some of the most talented manga artists and illustrators from around the world, while every page of the book is meticulously designed and embellished with never-before-seen elements taken directly from the narrative heart of the story.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> If you’re already an existing fan and you’ve devoured the eBook, now is the time to grab the light novels in print format and widely distributed for the very first time! And if you’ve never read any of the bestselling eBooks, this is your opportunity to dive into the intersecting world of Light Novels, LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, Isekai, and Manga!

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