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ⓘ About C. Mantis
C. Mantis is the author of the Path of Ascension series, a blend between LitRPG and Xianxia. The series is complete with adventurous dungeons and a variety of skills. The combat scenes are depicted with realism, while the main character (MC) is portrayed with logical and rational thinking. This fusion creates a unique storytelling experience, blending the best of LitRPG and Xianxia genres. The Path of Ascension: Book One introduces us to Alex. He is an orphan embarking on a transformative journey on his 13th birthday. This pivotal day marks his acquiring a Tier 1 talent, symbolizing a turning point in his life. For Alex, this newfound ability is not just a skill; it’s his escape from the orphanage and the start of a new chapter.
All Book Series by C. Mantis
The Path of AscensionVol. 4
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026 Co-authored · Karla Díaz,Adam Cahoon
Legends of Progression: Tales from the Arcana
Single-title series · published 2024
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C. Mantis?
C. Mantis is the author of the Path of Ascension series, a blend between LitRPG and Xianxia. The series is complete with adventurous dungeons and a variety of skills. The combat scenes are depicted with realism, while the main character (MC) is portrayed with logical and rational thinking.
Which C. Mantis series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Path of Ascension series, the earliest of C. Mantis's multi-book series: it opens with The Path of Ascension (2022) and runs to 14 books across 2022–2027, ending with The Path of Ascension 13 (2027). C. Mantis's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has C. Mantis written?
C. Mantis has 19 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2022 and 2027. 18 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being The Path of Ascension series with 14 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should C. Mantis's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. C. Mantis's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Path of Ascension (2022–2027, 14 books) and The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) (2025–2026, 4 books).
How are C. Mantis's books organised into series?
This guide splits C. Mantis's 19 books into 2 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: The Path of Ascension (14 books, 2022–2027); The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) (4 books, 2025–2026).