Defying Fate: His Glorious Ascent

• Counterattack
• Fantasy

• Ep. 1
  Alden Hale, once a promising talent, sacrifices his chance to enter the prestigious Skylet Academy by giving his family's only invitation to Myla Rowe, the woman he loves. Despite his years of cultivation, he believes Myla deserves the opportunity more. However, his selfless act angers his family, who see it as a betrayal of their resources and hopes for his success. His grandfather, furious, condemns Alden to three years of confinement in Skyde Cave as punishment. During his imprisonment, Alden reflects on his stagnant cultivation, unable to progress despite his efforts. As his sentence ends, he emerges stronger but burdened by the knowledge that Myla is now engaged to another man. Determined to reclaim his life and honor, Alden vows to rise above his hardships, even as his family's disapproval and his father's failing health weigh heavily on him. His journey to defy fate and reclaim his glory begins.
• Ep. 2
  Alden Hale, after three years of imprisonment, reunites with Myla Rowe, who has moved on with her life. Myla, now engaged to another man, expresses gratitude for Alden's past sacrifice, which allowed her to study at the prestigious Haotian Academy. She has grown powerful under the guidance of a renowned mentor, reaching the fourth level of cultivation, while Alden remains stagnant in his progress. Myla, though polite, makes it clear that their paths have diverged. She warns Alden not to hold onto any illusions about their past relationship, as she is now on the brink of achieving great power and status. Alden, though heartbroken, listens silently, realizing the vast gap that now separates them. The encounter leaves him grappling with his emotions and the harsh reality of their changed circumstances.
• Ep. 3
  Alden Hale confronts Myla Rowe, now engaged to Tan Xiaosheng, a prodigy from the prestigious Tan family. Myla dismisses Alden, mocking his low cultivation level and reminding him of his past failures. Alden, heartbroken but resolute, offers her a rare and powerful elixir, the Tong Shen Dan, as a final gesture to repay their past. Myla, unimpressed, coldly rejects him, emphasizing her new status and his irrelevance. Meanwhile, Alden’s family pressures his father to disown him, fearing his continued presence will bring shame. Despite the betrayal and humiliation, Alden vows to rise above his circumstances, determined to reclaim his dignity and power.
• Ep. 4
  Alden Hale, now a changed man, visits his ailing father, who is on the brink of death. Despite his father's failing health, he reassures Alden, expressing unwavering belief in his son's potential to rise above his struggles. Alden, desperate to save his father, mentions the legendary Nine Revolutions Great Ring Pill, a rare and powerful elixir that could cure his father's illness. However, obtaining such a pill seems impossible, as it is a ninth-grade elixir, far beyond their reach. Alden recalls hearing about the pill being stored in the treasure vault of the prestigious Haotian Academy. Determined to save his father, he decides to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament, where the top four contestants gain access to the academy's treasure vault. Despite the dangers and the fierce competition, Alden is resolute. He sees this as not only a chance to save his father but also an opportunity to make a name for himself and prove his worth to the world. His father, though worried, supports his decision, knowing Alden's determination is unshakable.
• Ep. 5
  Alden returns home to find his father waiting for him. His father expresses concern about Alden's past relationship with Xiao Yan, fearing that misunderstandings might arise. Alden reassures him, mentioning that he has gifted Xiao Yan a valuable item to help her cultivation. The conversation shifts to Alden's engagement, with his father urging him to forget his past and focus on his future with his fiancée, whose union was arranged by the revered Lingbo Zhenren. Alden reluctantly agrees, acknowledging the weight of the arrangement. Meanwhile, Alden's mentor arrives in Tianxing City, drawn by rumors of a powerful figure whose strength surpasses even his own. The mentor hints at the presence of an extraordinary individual, sparking curiosity and unease. Alden, caught between his personal struggles and the looming mystery, prepares to face the challenges ahead, determined to rise above his circumstances.

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