First published 2023
White No-Face has dropped his disguise, and the ultimate battle begins. Prince Xie Lian descends into the ancient caverns beneath Mount Tonglu, where lava flows through corridors that have witnessed centuries of hatred. He must confront the enemy who has tormented him across lifetimes, but this confrontation will be different. Hua Cheng stands beside him now, having spent ages gathering strength to shield the prince he loves. Their bond no longer hidden, Xie Lian and Hua Cheng fight together against a foe whose power seems limitless. In the molten depths where ancient grudges come to their end, survival depends on more than strength alone. This eighth and final volume brings their epic to its close, revealing whether love and loyalty can overcome centuries of vengeance. Five additional stories explore their world beyond the main conflict.
Genres: romance, fantasy, epic
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Mount Tonglu
Period: ancient
404 pages · Paperback · Seven Seas Entertainment