A Thousand Li: The First Step

Book 1 Of A Xianxia Cultivation Series

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Pub Date 02 Apr 2019 | Archive Date 30 Apr 2021

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Description

 Given a chance at immortality, can Wu Ying grasp the fleeting opportunity?

Long Wu Ying never expected to join a Sect or become a real cultivator. His days were spent studying, planting rice on the family farm and spending time with his friends. Fate, however, has different plans for Wu Ying and when the army arrives at his village, he and many other members of the village are conscripted. Given the opportunity to join the Verdant Green Waters Sect, Wu Ying must decide between his pedestrian, common life and the exciting, blood soaked life of a cultivator.

Join Wu Ying as he takes his first step on his Thousand Li journey to become an immortal cultivator.

The First Step is the first novel in A Thousand Li series, a book on cultivation, immortals, wondrous martial art styles and spirit beasts that will be loved by wuxia and xianxia fans. The First Step is written by Tao Wong, the bestselling scifi and fantasy LitRPG author of the System Apocalypse, Adventures on Brad and Hidden Wishes.

 Given a chance at immortality, can Wu Ying grasp the fleeting opportunity?

Long Wu Ying never expected to join a Sect or become a real cultivator. His days were spent studying, planting rice on the...


A Note From the Publisher

Tao Wong is a Canadian self-published author based in the Yukon. Yes, that Yukon. As a reader, he’s an avid fan of science fiction and fantasy, having cut his teeth decades ago on Dragonlance, Terry Brooks and Asimov before graduating to Jordan, Gaiman, Bujold and more. When he’s not writing and working, he’s practicing martial arts, reading (even more!) and taking care of his family. Other hobbies include occasional RPGs and board games as well as picking up new, random skillsets.



His series include the post-apocalyptic LitRPG System Apocalypse, the xianxia A Thousand Li, the young adult fantasy Adventures on Brad and the urban fantasy Hidden Wishes. Tao became a full-time author in 2019 and is now a member of SF Canada, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) and ALLI.



The First Step is also available in paperback edition, priced at $14.99, and hardcover edition, priced at $27.99.

Tao Wong is a Canadian self-published author based in the Yukon. Yes, that Yukon. As a reader, he’s an avid fan of science fiction and fantasy, having cut his teeth decades ago on Dragonlance, Terry...


Advance Praise

 "Tao Wong brings some Western sensibilities to the genre that make this fantasy more accessible to Western readers unfamiliar with the legends around Chinese internal martial arts...Wu Ying starts as a disgraced peasant of above-average ability, and is repeatedly thrown into perils where he must either adapt and overcome or die. This gives him a sense of accomplishment and humility that many of his peers lack. Wu Ying’s adventures through the Chinese magical academy make for an excellent introduction to the xianxia genre.” — Castalia House (Finland)

"Tao Wong’s The First Step is a lot of fun and I highly recommend it to fans of the progression fantasy sub-genre. Even if you haven’t read any progression fantasy, this would be a good place to start, especially if you love stories set in ancient China! Filled with wonderful worldbuilding and an interesting main character, I think this one is sure to please fans of a number of fantasy genres. I can’t wait to continue the series.” - Fantasy Book Review (United Kingdom)

"This novel is written in the ways western readers of epic fantasies could easily enjoy, both in form and structure, while staying true to the motifs and themes of wuxia stories. This is a great way to introduce the genre, with a relatable main character and conflicts that is very common in the genre.” - 5 Star Review from Goodreads

"Let me just say that I deeply appreciate the protagonist of this story. In creating the character Wu Ying, the author has achieved that sublime balance of the admirable and the relatable.” - 5 Star Review from Amazon

"Tao Wong brings some Western sensibilities to the genre that make this fantasy more accessible to Western readers unfamiliar with the legends around Chinese internal martial arts...Wu Ying starts...


Marketing Plan

 A Thousand Li is advertised regularly through the Facebook Advertising and Amazon Marketing Services platforms. I also plan to offer promotional pricing on The First Step, ahead of releasing Book 5 in the series, The Second Sect, within the next few months.

A Thousand Li is advertised regularly through the Facebook Advertising and Amazon Marketing Services platforms. I also plan to offer promotional pricing on The First Step, ahead of releasing Book 5...


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