Runic Ocean

Will of the Immortals, Book 2

By: Jay Krauss

Narrated by: Armen Taylor

Runic Ocean plunges deeper into the mystical and treacherous world of Qi, Cultivation, and gods.

Leon Jäger, still adjusting to life in this strange land, finds himself drawn toward new horizons—and new dangers—when the winds of fate guide him to the cliffside city of Wavecrest. But even a knight hardened by war and tempered by cultivation must tread carefully, for the cliffs of Wavecrest conceal more than just crashing waves.

Just as Leon starts to find his footing, someone close to him disappears, forcing him into a desperate search through a city rife with deceit and ambition. As he and his companions follow the trail, they uncover power struggles that threaten not just their mission, but their lives. To make matters worse, Leon's enemies are not only numerous but some are far beyond his current abilities, leaving him no choice but to outthink, outmaneuver, and, potentially, endure brutal defeat.

Haunted by the toll of past battles and loss, Leon's path as a Cultivator begins to falter under the effects of Qi Deviation—a dangerous imbalance that threatens to unravel both his cultivation and his sanity. With every misstep, the line between friend and foe blurs, and Leon must fight to hold on to who he is—or risk being consumed by the very power he seeks to master.

Runic Ocean continues the immersive blend of Western fantasy, Chinese cultivation, and LitRPG adventure that defines Will of the Immortals. With enemies both known and unseen, battles fought with more than just weapons, and a relentless storm rising on every front, Leon must evolve—or be swept beneath the tides.

©2024 Jay Krauss (P)2025 Podium Audio

Truly a story more about the journey rather than the power.

As Leon continues his journey as both a cultivator and as his own man we see him face his first stumble. As he has been in the service of a lord prior to coming to this world it’s amazing to see how the author shows there is no longer a separation between action and consequence. Our armored hero must not only overcome the hurdle of people being the worst, as always, but the hurdle of his own emotions. Will be picking up book 3! Cannot recommend this story enough.

Awesome!

just read it. what a fun well written adventure! Leon Jaeger is such a cool main character.

excellent story

kept saying steady pace, pushing forward on the mc's journey through cultivation. a gem.

Obstacles

I dislike when he encounters a big obstacle he's given an out or new skill almost if not immediately.

You are advancing

I really enjoy reading or listening to Leon as he learns what it means to cultivate

Damsel plot

kind of disappointing and everything after this is spoilers.

The first book was fantastic, older main character that is not to clueless, but I was hoping for more adventure and not 90% another book being rescue the damsel and no more world building at all.