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Clear Sky

Painting the Mists • Book 1

3.87 ABR Score (2.7K ratings)
★ 4.12 Goodreads (1.7K) ★ 4.29 Audible (991)
10h 25m Released 2019 Fantasy

About This Audiobook

Cha Ming leads an unremarkable life until a brush older than the universe tears him from mundane existence and deposits him in a world governed by elemental cultivation and raw power. In this new realm, immortal practitioners clash with demons in a society where strength is the only currency that matters. He arrives with a new body and the ability to wield the five elements, but his greatest asset may also be his greatest danger: the legendary Clear Sky Brush, an artifact tied to the very act of creation and the center of a conflict that spans worlds.

Adam Verner brings steady, grounded energy to this xianxia-inspired epic, anchoring the story's ambitious mythology with a narration style that keeps listeners oriented through dense world-building and fast-moving action. At just over ten hours, the pacing stays brisk without sacrificing the layered lore that defines the Painting the Mists series. The audio format suits Laplante's immersive prose well, letting Verner's measured delivery draw listeners into a world that rewards patience and attention.