Battle Through the Heavens

Battle Through the Heavens, Battle Through the Heavens, in a place devoid of magic existed. The mighty dictated rules that the feeble obeyed. Replete with allurements, splendors, and unforeseen perils laid a land. Xiao Yan, exhibited prodigious talents unseen for decades, abruptly, three years ago, lost all – abilities, reputation, and pledge to his mother. What wizardry caused him to lose all powers? And why did his fiancée abruptly appear?

This Japanese manga follows Xiao Yan, a once talented youth, in a quest to regain his lost powers. As Xiao Yan explores this dangerous land, he encounters many manga characters like Yao Lao, a sagely alchemist with a mysterious past, and Yun Zhi, a kind-hearted teacher. Transitioning from a prodigy to a seemingly untalented person, Xiao Yan faces many hardships and life-threatening challenges. However, through fortitude and wit, he overcomes adversities, befriends unlikely allies, and rediscovers his talents.

Xiao Yan’s adventures begin when he starts reading and practicing alchemy from old manuscripts left behind by his father. Through arduous studying and persistence, Xiao Yan’s rudimentary skills in alchemy blossom. As a result, he earns Yao Lao’s tutelage in advanced techniques of alchemy. Under Yao Lao’s guidance, Xiao Yan’s abilities flourish, and his confidence returns. With newfound powers and purpose, Xiao Yan emerges from obscurity to compete in the manga world’s Alchemist Evaluation Assembly.

At the assembly, Xiao Yan astonishes friends and foes alike with astounding displays of alchemy. His performances earn him prestige and catch the eye of the Xiao Clan, who previously shunned him. They invite Xiao Yan to rejoin them, but he refuses their offer. Instead, Xiao Yan chooses to cut ties with the clan and forge his own path. Through trials and tribulations, Xiao Yan grows into a hero who protects the weak and strives for justice in an unjust world. Overall, this manga chronicles one’s journey to discover magic within through courage, wisdom, and perseverance against immense adversities.