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Campaign Summary
Previously on SAGA OF THE SWORDBREAKER, Li Ming entered the martial forest, filled with dreams of fighting evil and attaining immortality. He battled beasts and bandits, became ensnared in the schemes of the Five States and Ten Corporations, and discovered the dark undercurrents of the rivers and lakes. In the space of a year, all his delusions were stripped away, leaving him wondering what he should do with his life.
Now in the second half of the series, INVINCIBLE UNDER HEAVEN, Li Ming's journey reaches its climax.
Follow Li Ming as he journeys to attain the apex of martial skill. Witness his rise through the ranks of martial cultivators. Fight beside him as he battles secret societies, powerful monsters, and devil cultivators.
And together, discover the true meaning of the ancient phrase 'invincible under heaven'.
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The Full Story
INVINCIBLE UNDER HEAVEN spans three full-length novels: Books 4 - 6 of SAGA OF THE SWORDBREAKER. Here's what they are about:
FIST OF HEAVEN AND EARTH
His contract at Dayong complete, Li Ming travels with Cai Yan to visit Grandmaster An Long in the idyllic town of Bingzhou. There they hope to complete their training in An Family Gongfu.
Instead, they are caught in a crossfire between two secret societies.
The police are outnumbered. The local jianghu is outmatched. To survive, Li Ming is left with only one option:
Master the Fist of Heaven and Earth.
THE IMMORTAL GAME
Immortal Glory is the ultimate tournament for martial immortals. The champion gains the power, prestige, and influence to shape the direction of the rivers and lakes.
When an old enemy seeks to infiltrate the competition—and sway the Five States and Ten Corporations—Li Ming and his fellow biaohang are called in to stop them.
Li Ming doesn't have to win. He just has to make sure his opponents won't. But as the tournament advances and the stakes grow higher, the fires of ambition blaze ever brighter. His opponents will do whatever it takes to win. Every move he makes sends ripples throughout the jianghu. And in the shadows, power brokers make their own plays.
In this game of martial immortals, the legend of the King of Breaking Swords will be born.
INVINCIBLE UNDER HEAVEN
When devil cultivators with inhuman power launch a campaign of terror, the Five States and Ten Corporations turn to the leading lights of the jianghu to stop them.
At the top of their list is Li Ming and his fellow biaohang of Dayong.
Armed with cutting-edge gear and aided by immortal commandos, the task force sets off to hunt down the most dangerous devil cultivators that walk the surface of the planet. But the enemy has an ace up their sleeve: the most powerful and dangerous cultivation method in existence.
From the streets of bustling cities to the desolate corners of the world, both sides collide in brutal combat. There will be no mercy, only victory or death.
Through storms of fire and blizzards of steel, Li Ming will discover the true meaning of the ancient title every martial immortal aspires to: Invincible Under Heaven.
SAGA OF THE SWORDBREAKER: INVINCIBLE UNDER HEAVEN is a high-octane combination of magic, martial arts, mayhem and metaphysics. It blends the grit and technology of cyberpunk with the ultra-powered action of the cultivation genre. More than that, it is steeped in timeless wisdom and ancient culture, taking you on a journey through the rivers and lakes to reach the dark heart of the martial forest.
Written from an insider's perspective of Chinese culture and martial arts, SAGA OF THE SWORDBREAKER is a story of heroism, romance, and spiritual growth. High adventure in exotic lands await those willing to enter the world of the rivers and lakes. Back the campaign now!
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Backer Benefits
INVINCIBLE UNDER HEAVEN is the climax of the story began in DAWN OF THE BROKEN SWORD. To conclude this series, we need your help. This campaign will cover the cost of production, especially cover art and shipping.
Backers will receive the books at least 2 weeks before they hit the market. At higher perk tiers, backers will also receive multiple books in a single convenient bundle.
As an indie creator and a small business operator, I understand the value of helping my fellow creators. For those willing to take the next step, you can book a permanent advertising spot for your product or service in my books. (Subject to Singapore law and moral standards.)
To make the ultimate commitment, you can hire me to go over your own manuscript, or even book a masterclass with me. As Singapore's first Hugo and Dragon Award nominated writer, with multiple published series under my belt, I am ready and able to help you take your storytelling skills to the next level.
Not only that, by choosing perks at the Complete Cheah Collection level and above, you will enjoy a significant discount off my books and services. If this campaign is your introduction to my world, this is the best time to dive in.
Campaigns like this allow me to sustain my writing career. Instead of going through publishers who are indifferent or even hostile towards me and my readers, I can market my books to you directly. This dramatically speeds up the publishing cycle and helps me put books in your hands faster than a regular publisher ever could.
I have planned, executed and delivered many crowdfunding campaigns before this one: Dungeon Samurai, Singularity Sunrise, Babylon, and the first half of Saga of the Swordbreaker. As my readers can tell you, I keep to my commitments, maintain open lines of communications, and deliver projects on schedule. My books also enjoy raving reviews on Amazon. The first entry of the series, DAWN OF THE BROKEN SWORD, was a #1 bestseller in multiple categories. Back this campaign and you will definitely receive everything you paid for—and much more.
Back the project now and support indie creators!
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Cross-Promotion: Jiao Tu's Endeavour Episodes 1 and 2
On a multigenerational colony ship five hundred years off course, lagomorph warrior Jiao Tu must survive using only his wits and his sword.
Jiao Tu's Endeavour is a furry wuxia saga, in the style of pulp-era sword and planet and planetary romance stories. Inspired by Leigh Brackett’s planetary romances, Gene Wolfe’s Book of the Long Sun, Robert E. Howard’s Solomon Kane stories, Hideyuki Kikuchi’s Vampire Hunter D, Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo, Water Margin and Journey to the West, author Donald Jacob Uitvlugt promises a far-future adventure unlike any other.
For this campaign, I am pleased to cross-promote Episodes 1 and 2 of Jiao Tu's Endeavour! Episode 2 makes its debut here in this campaign. Backers will receive this book well ahead of the official release on Amazon!
Read on to learn more:
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Hired to rescue a kidnapped mousling, Jiao Tu heads to the Below, where the engines keep the world in motion. An encounter with a monstrous creature thrusts into a struggle for control over the entire ship.
Teamed with an untested ratling warrior and the ratling leader of a gang of thugs, Jiao Tu must stop the monster and save the mousling—and the world—before it is too late.
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A season after rescuing the mousling Farrah, Jiao Tu trains her as his apprentice in the Mid deck village of Wugu Zhuang. When a strange occurrence threatens the impending harvest, the village elders ask them to investigate. Is dark magic at work, or a force even stranger and deadlier?
And when two visitors from the lagomorph's past appear, will they help or hinder the investigation?
Here's what to expect from this series:
“[W]uxia Redwall in space, as if Brian Jacques penned a volume of Usagi Yojimbo, or the Shaw Brothers used animals instead of actors.” — Pulp Archivist
"Author Uitvlugt combines wuxia literature and classic "sword and planet" fare in this adventure-packed anthropomorphic tale. Fans of Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo will surely come to appreciate the book's titular character." —Mark Engel
To add Jiao Tu's Endeavour to your collection, add these stories in your cart after checkout. You can choose between digital, digital and paperback, or digital and signed paperback packages. Alternatively, you can also select the Sword & Swordbreaker perk tier to access both Saga of the Swordbreaker and Jiao Tu's Endeavour in one convenient bundle.
The Uitvlugt family has run into hard times. Between unexpected expenses and medical bills, they need all the help they can get. 70% of proceeds from sales of Jiao Tu's Endeavour will go towards supporting the Uitvlugts. More than just supporting an indie author, by purchasing Jiao Tu's Endeavour, you are helping a struggling family get back on their feet. Add Jiao Tu's Endeavour to your cart today and bring the light back into their lives.
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Risks & Challenges
The manuscripts are already complete. All that's left is editing, cover art, formatting and shipping.
The major risk is an unforeseen delay or sudden cancellation from the cover artists. I have lined up backups just in case.
Formatting will be a breeze. I have access to software and specialists who can carry it out quickly and efficiently.
Amazon will handle shipping. Deliveries have been reliable over the years, and there shouldn't be any major issues.
Backers of earlier campaigns will tell you how I always keep my promises. The books will be delivered on schedule. There is minimal risk in backing this campaign.
Spread the Word!
Publicity is the oxygen of crowdfunding campaigns. Without a million-dollar advertising budget, I am counting on you to help spread the word.
Share the campaign link far and wide on social media! IndieGoGo comes equipped with sharing tools make his easy and convenient. Tell your friends and family about this project.
With your help, we can bring this project to the finish line—and beyond.
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