100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

Overnight NZ-wide delivery on all in-stock orders πŸš€

The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Vol. 4

Brief Description
The Wheel of Time meets Demon Slayer in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series The Path of Ascension – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Vol. 4 from Aethon & Vault!... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Vol. 4. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
The Wheel of Time meets Demon Slayer in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series The Path of Ascension – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Vol. 4 from Aethon & Vault!

The ascension to power continues in Volume 4!

Orphaned by monsters, Matt must power-up to save others from the same fate.

Matt plans to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and murdered his parents. But his dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental and no guild or group will take him.

Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple who give him a chance to join the Path of Ascension, an empire-wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends.

With their recommendation and a stolen Skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power. Maybe then, he can get the vengeance he seeks...

Experience the start of an action-packed fantasy adventure that blends the best of LitRPG and Progression Fantasy with Xianxia (Chinese for β€œimmortal heroes” and is Chinese fantasy inspired by Chinese mythology). With more than 5 million views on Royal Road, this hit web serial is new-and-improved - and now in Light Novel format from Vault!

The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Volumes 1-4 narrative corresponds to The Path of Ascension, Book 1 eBook from Aethon Books.

About the series: This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC.

The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Vol. 4 is for fans of: The Summoner Series (The Novice, The Inquisition, The Battlemage, The Outcast by Taran Matharu), The Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan), The Name of the Wind / The Kingkiller Chronicle (Patrick Rothfuss), The Traveler’s Gate Trilogy (Will Wight), Will Wight’s Cradle series, Coiling Dragon, Stellar Transformation, Mark of the Fool, Path of the Dragon Mage, Black Clover, Mother of Learning, Mage Errant, System Universe, I Shall Seal the Heavens, Renegade Immortal, A Hero Born, The Primal Hunter, Defiance of the Fall, Azarinth Healer, Beware of Chicken, The Beginning After the End, A Will Eternal, Amelia the Level Zero Hero, System Reborn/Apocalypse Reincarnation, All the Skills, Sufficiently Advanced Magic, He Who Fights With Monsters, My Necromancer Class, Axis Church vs. Eris Church, Kino’s Journey, and Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe.

About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault:

All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books.

If you’ve read and enjoyed the Aethon eBooks, Aethon & Vault light novels have kept everything you love about those eBooks – and upped the game. By dividing each original Aethon eBook into two to four Light Novel volumes, Aethon & Vault endeavours to enhance the reading experience by providing an easily-digestible print edition with illustrations and design details. Every Aethon & Vault light novel volume is produced in conjunction with and approved by the author/creator of the bestselling eBook.

Each Aethon & Vault light novel volume contains seven original, exclusive illustrations – in both full colour and black and white - from some of the most talented manga artists and illustrators from around the world, while every page of the book is meticulously designed and embellished with never-before-seen elements taken directly from the narrative heart of the story.

If you’re already an existing fan and you’ve devoured the eBook, now is the time to grab the light novels in print format and widely distributed for the very first time! And if you’ve never read any of the bestselling eBooks, this is your opportunity to dive into the intersecting world of Light Novels, LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, Isekai, and Manga!

Series: Path of Ascension (Light Novel)

View all

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781638493594

Publisher: Vault Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Aethon & Vault

Illustration: Yes

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Karla Diaz
  • Edited by Der-shing Helmer
  • Designed by Adam Cahoon

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 256

About the Author

C.Mantis is the author of the bestselling LitRPG series, The Path of Ascension.

More from Graphic Novels

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.