Steel Foundations

Will of the Immortals, Book 1

By: Jay Krauss

Narrated by: Armen Taylor

Steel Foundations asks the question: What if a 16th-century German knight was thrust into a world of magic, gods, and monsters, forced to navigate the unknown while mourning the loss of everything he once knew?

Leon Jäger, a stoic and unyielding knight, lives by a simple code: repay kindness with a river of ambrosia, and slights with total destruction. When an unexplainable force pulls him into a foreign world where magic flows and monsters roam, his creed will be tested like never before.

Struggling to comprehend powers beyond his imagination, Leon must master the mystical art of Qi cultivation while hiding his abilities from those who might exploit them. As he maneuvers through this strange land of gods, magic, and Cultivation, Leon must not only survive but carve out his place—without losing himself in the process.

Steel Foundations blends the epic drama of Western fantasy with the intricate philosophy of Chinese cultivation, wrapped in the fast-paced thrills of LitRPG. Swords, sorcery, and mystical forces converge in this unique isekai adventure, where Eastern tradition meets a knight's resolve.

©2024 Jay Krauss (P)2025 Podium Audio

It’s just….Amazing

I was blown away by this book I wish the book had 20 more hours for me to listen too. Great narration, amazing concept, well liked characters, and lots of possibilities to come. I’m already counting the days for the next book.

The voice acting was good as well as the general concept.

The main character sounds like an insert when describing him less of a knight and sometimes an entitled noble. The world building as well could use some work.

Fantastic

I love this idea of what a night would do in a cultivator would.
I believe the arthur did a grate job and I enjoyed that the main character is a man of honor and take the “might makes right” into “might can help you do right.”
Can’t what for the next book to come so that I can get my fix of a night in a cultivator world.

Captivating

The story is able to hold you from the beginning to the end. An enjoyable time.

great narration decent idea just ok story

I wanted to like this book but its not for me it reads like an anime where the mc gets op abilities and gets items or skills whenever its needed and doesn't really have to learn his skill they are just given to him. If i was in my teens id have loved this book but now i cant stand these kind of books but that's just my grumpy self talking if you love anime you'll probably like this book

Great Power Fantasy

Fantastic look at a hardened warrior from 16th century earth transported to a world operating by different rules.

absolutely fantastic

well written story fantastic all around and very warming to the heart battles are good and characters are well done I was enthralled the entire time

This is adorable!

I read a lot of litRPG and progression fantasy/cultivation books and this was just so wholesome. You know who a bad guy and who’s a good guy, plus the main character is an absolute cinnamon roll.

It’s not a deep book, and the writing style is simple (in a good way) It’s a good palate cleanser if you want something that you don’t have to think too hard about, and gives you good vibes.

No complaints all praise.

that's title is a lie I have one complaint the looting no need to say every single little item when he is looting 10+ people

Ended up really enjoying it

This book started out slow and I was hesitant but it continued to gain momentum end before I knew it I was really invested. Great book and will get the sequels