Way of Choices

The story follows Chen Changsheng, a 14-year-old orphan with a mysterious origin. Due to a unique physical constitution, he is prophesied to die before reaching the age of twenty. Refusing to accept his fate, he leaves his master to enter the Divine Capital. His goal is to take first place in the Grand Imperial Examination so he can access the Tomb of Heavenly Books to find a way to extend his life. Along the way, he becomes entangled in political power struggles involving the Saintess Xu Yourong and must defend humanity against a secret demonic rebellion