Ascension Simulation 3: A Western Xianxia Isekai Cultivation Novel

Ascension Simulation #3

by Yaruzo

Ascension Book ThreePower attracts attention. Weakness invites wolves. Lin Xu has both.

Still reeling from the aftermath of Chen Tao’s downfall, Lin Xu finds himself a rising star shadowed by a ticking clock — his body not yet ready to withstand the explosive breakthrough that the Gale Void Scripture demands. Yet enemies do not wait.

As the Celestial Wind Sect descends into political infighting, forgotten grudges flare, secret alliances bloom in the dark, and new figures enter the stage — from scheming peak lords to disciples whose smiles hide knives. The sect’s spotlight is fixed on Lin Xu. Some want him to fail. Others want him to die.

But Lin Xu has never played by the rules. With hidden knowledge, relentless ambition, and cold pragmatism, he walks the razor’s edge between cultivation genius and condemned traitor — all while racing to forge the spiritual roots he lacks before the scripture devours him from the inside.

The question is no longer whether Lin Xu will rise.
It’s who — or what — he will destroy on the way.

498 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2025

Reviews

[Devan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I’m done

With each book I keep hoping the MC will start utilizing his inner world in more unique ways, or unlock some sort of new function. Sadly that isn’t the case.

Also, a lot of the story just seems a little dumb and unrealistic. Kinda ruined it for me. I think I am done with this series.

[Junior · Rating 3 out of 5]

made it to 85% knowing I wouldn't continue the series and came the realization that I was just punishing myself so I dropped it. So boring and drug out.

note to self: do not continue

[Ron]

DNF @11%

So major plot lines wrap up like a crappy NBC soap opera early in this book, and I'm out. I don't really care about the MC or the world.