# Mortykay | Progression Fantasy Author | Official Website


## Posts

- [What Is Progression Fantasy? Power, Ranks & Progression Systems](https://mortykay.com/blog/what-is-progression-fantasy/): Written by Mortykay, a progression fantasy and Western Xianxia author. Creator of the completed 12-book saga Immortal Drunkard, and the ongoing dark cultivation series The Greatest Heretic. If you’ve read Cradle, Mother of Learning, or Arcane Ascension, you already know the appeal of progression fantasy: start weak, learn, train, break through—and eventually become powerful enough to face enemies who once seemed untouchable. That progression is not just something that happens along the way. It is part of the reason you keep reading. Most fantasy contains some form of growth. Harry Potter learns increasingly advanced magic. Rand al’Thor becomes vastly more […]
- [What Is Xianxia? From Daoist Immortals to Kindle Bestsellers!](https://mortykay.com/blog/what-is-xianxia/): Written by Mortykay, a progression fantasy and Western Xianxia author. Creator of the completed 12-book saga Immortal Drunkard, and the ongoing dark cultivation series The Greatest Heretic. If you’re into progression fantasy, you’ve probably seen the term xianxia floating around. Maybe you’ve read a few titles with names like I Shall Seal the Heavens, Against the Gods, or Cradle (yes, we’ll get to that). They feature protagonists who start weak and climb toward godhood through training, mystical insight, and lots of revenge. But here’s the thing: xianxia isn’t just another power fantasy. It’s a genre rooted in 2,000 years of […]
- [Yao](https://mortykay.com/blog/yao/): Yao — A representative of the race of nature’s children and an inhabitant of the Unholy Continent. Initially seemed spoiled, but it turned out that his nature was simply suppressed. At his core, he is an intriguer and a cunning individual with a keen interest in the world of gambling and the nightlife. With Kai’s help, he settled in Aquamarine Bay and began organizing his own Clan.
- [Overlord of Inevitable Destruction](https://mortykay.com/blog/overlord-of-inevitable-destruction/): Overlord of Inevitable Destruction — a mighty master, a shard of whose soul was discovered in the Temple of Inevitable Destruction. He was the previous Overlord of the Law of Inevitable Destruction. His origin is unknown, but for some reason, he arrived in the world of the main character and decided to break through into a new realm. It was he who brought to this world the Invisible King’s Torture Technique and the book in which Kessia was sealed. But the backstory of this is shrouded in darkness. Cultivation Technique Unknown. Craftsmanship Skills Unknown. Family Status Unknown.
- [Monk of Karma](https://mortykay.com/blog/monk-of-karma/): Monk of Karma — A master of the Core Sphere and one of the strongest individuals on the entire Heavenly Continent. The current ruler of the most powerful force — the Samsara Temple. Cultivation Technique Golden Bell of Detachment Technique — One of the most complex techniques of the Temple of Samsara. Its primary focus is defense and barriers. Energy Manifestation — Golden Bell, which creates various objects from golden energy in space. Crafting Skills An accomplished blacksmith. Family Status Unmarried.
- [Holy Emperor](https://mortykay.com/blog/holy-emperor/): The Holy Emperor — Head of the Holy Empire. Master of the Core Sphere and one of the strongest masters on the Heavenly Continent. Cultivation Technique Star Goddess Technique — A technique possessed by all the main members of the Imperial family. It is rumored to have been bestowed upon them by the Goddess who founded the Holy Empire. Craftsmanship Skills Quite skilled at jewelry making. Family Status Married and has a vast number of descendants.
- [Tyrannical King](https://mortykay.com/blog/tyrannical-king/): The Tyrannical King — Master of the Core Sphere and one of the strongest individuals across the entire Heavenly Continent. Belongs to the so-called savages. Ruler of the Wasteland of Savages, possesses incredible strength, and wields a broad saber. Cultivation Technique Blood Desert Technique — almost nothing is known. Manifestation of Energy — Formless storm of white sand. Craftsmanship Skills He is a skilled trainer and blacksmith. Family Status Unknown.
- [Imperial Beast](https://mortykay.com/blog/imperial-beast/): The Imperial Beast — Master of the Core Sphere and one of the strongest individuals across the entire Heavenly Continent. Ruler of the Wild Beasts Steppe and resides within the Beast Dominion Sect. As it turned out, he possessed one of the parts of the seal. Cultivation Technique Black Thunder Technique — A technique created by the beast race, which attempted to perceive the Seal of Destruction. They adapted it to their understanding, combining it with lightning. Craftsmanship Skills Does not possess a specific craft. However, can naturally be considered a skilled Trainer. Family Status Polygamous and possesses many women.
- [Holy Flame](https://mortykay.com/blog/holy-flame/): The Holy Flame is the Head of the Spiritual Fire Sect. She is a master of the Core Sphere and one of the strongest people on the entire Heavenly Continent. Cultivation Technique Flame Paradise Technique – The most complex technique of the Spirit Fire Sect. The main specialization is the control of flame and its transformation. Craftsmanship Skills The Holy Flame is a skilled Alchemist. Family Status Not married.
- [Supreme](https://mortykay.com/blog/supreme/): The Supreme is the Head of the Sword Sect. He is a master of the Core Sphere and the strongest swordsman on the Heavenly Continent. Cultivation Technique Void Swordsman Technique — A technique only possessed by the Supreme. It is based on manipulating invisible energy, vacuum, and the sword. Craftsmanship Skills Does not have a specific craft, only pursues the path of the sword. Family Status Not married.
- [Shadow Sect Patriarch](https://mortykay.com/blog/shadow-sect-patriarch/): The Patriarch of the Shadow Sect — His real name is Asai. He is a master of the high stage of the Core Sphere and one of the strongest people on the entire Heavenly Continent.  Cultivation Technique The Reaper’s Shadow Technique — One of the most complex techniques of the Shadow Sect. The main specialization is covert assassinations. It is known that in the Energy Manifestation, a weapon in the form of a two-handed scythe is an essential element. More details are unknown.  Crafting Skills Asai is a skilled Master of Artifacts, which has made a significant contribution to the […]
- [Lone Buddha](https://mortykay.com/blog/lone-buddha/): His real name is Shuo. He was born and raised in a small monastery in the mountains, at the intersection of the Shadow Sect and the Wild Beasts Steppe. He is one of the strongest personal disciples of his generation.
- [Sphere of Essence](https://mortykay.com/blog/sphere-of-essence/)
- [Kessia Book](https://mortykay.com/blog/kessia-book/)
- [Diso](https://mortykay.com/blog/diso/): Diso — the Named Brother of the main character and his first best friend. Like Kai, he was born in the Empire of Lunar Glow and is the only son of the Head of the Western Trade Union. Fate brings him to the Border Beast City, where he establishes and becomes the Head of one of the most powerful organizations: the “Trade-Research Union”. Cultivation Technique: The Golden Step Technique is a technique gifted by his grandfather. Although considered incredible in the mortal world, it can only be deemed third-rate in forces like the Shadow Sect. Crafting Skills: He doesn’t possess […]
- [Invisible King's Torture Technique](https://mortykay.com/blog/invisible-kings-torture-technique/): The Invisible King’s Torture Technique — an incredibly powerful and tyrannical Cultivation Technique of unknown origin. The cultivation process is incredibly complex, consisting of 6 levels. It was passed on to Kai by his Master Mo, as it had to be trained from the very beginning of his journey. It was already unsuitable for the old man; as a result, even he did not know what it was capable of. The only person who knows about this technique is Kessia. But alas, she is currently in suspended animation. Upon reaching the 2nd Level, Kai realized that without Kessia’s lineage, continuing […]
- [Kessia](https://mortykay.com/blog/kessia/): Kessia is a mysterious master, whose soul has been imprisoned in a scarlet book… According to estimates, she is already more than several thousand years old. Due to a strange set of circumstances, she passed her lineage to Kai, allowing him to develop the Invisible King’s Torture Technique. Clearly, she is directly related to the Invisible King’s Torture Technique. Cultivation Technique Unknown Crafting Skills Unknown Family Status Unknown
- [Master Mo](https://mortykay.com/blog/master-mo/): Old Mo is a master at (cultivation level hidden) and concurrently holds a (position hidden) in the Shadow Sect. He serves as the mentor of the main character and is perceived by him as a grandfather figure. It is from him that Kai adopted the strange manner of laughing (he-he) and an evil sense of humor. Master Mo damaged his cultivation due to an unsuccessful breakthrough, which he was forced to undertake on the territory of the Reincarnation Island. Although he is still strong, he must use his energy very cautiously. Over straining his meridians could cause him to lose […]

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