When Li Chen awakens in a world where mountains float, sects slaughter one another over spirit stones, and death is as common as breathing, his first thought is simple:
I want to live.
In his previous life, Li Chen was an ordinary man—careful, timid, and painfully aware of how fragile life truly was. Transmigration does not change that. What changes is his body.
Born with the Supreme Sword Physique, a legendary constitution said to be chosen by the Dao itself, Li Chen is fated to walk the Path of the Sword—an unforgiving cultivation road where one must advance through bloodshed, challenge stronger foes, and never retreat, even in the face of death. Sword cultivators believe that hesitation dulls the blade, fear breaks intent, and retreat is worse than dying.
Unfortunately for the heavens, Li Chen believes the exact opposite.
Why challenge young masters when you can avoid them?
Why duel for honor when survival has no spectators?
Why sharpen a sword for others when running away keeps you alive?
While the Dao demands fearlessness, Li Chen cultivates cowardice refined to perfection—meticulous planning, extreme caution, layered escape routes, and a willingness to bow today so he can live tomorrow. Yet no matter how desperately he avoids danger, danger hunts him. His sword intent grows sharper the more he tries to suppress it. His cultivation rises fastest when he flees from battle. Even his attempts to hide draw the attention of monsters, sects, and ancient sword wills that recognize him as their destined successor.
A man who fears death more than dishonor.
A sword cultivator who retreats as instinct.
A supreme physique that refuses to stay dormant.
In a world where swords rule and arrogance kills, Li Chen will survive—whether the Dao approves or not