Ancient Emperor of the Dao Wasteland

When Lin Chen awakens in a cultivation world, he's handed a second chance—until jealous rivals cripple him, destroying his meridians and shattering his dantian. Resigned to mediocrity, everything changes when a mysterious fire poker appears before him. Unknown to all, this is no ordinary artifact but the lost divine treasure of Dao Venerable Qingxu, who fell defending the realms against otherworldly monsters. With this legendary weapon in hand, Lin Chen will rise from ruin to reclaim his destiny, master forbidden arts, and forge a path to become an emperor among immortals.