Records of Immortality

“Heaven fears faith. Hell fears will. Existence fears Sadhana.” Ashan should have died. Instead, he wakes in a world that counts his sins. Here, Sadhana is not cultivation for power—it is judgment. A brutal path where every choice leaves weight behind, where souls are currency, and where survival itself is a crime recorded in an unseen ledger. Before he is allowed to live, Ashan is forced to face his past—through trials that strip away excuses, mercy, and lies. Those who break are erased. Those who endure move forward, carrying their guilt like chains. There are no chosen heroes. No divine systems. No second chances. Only consequence. To survive, Ashan must accept the sins that define him—and decide whether he will be crushed beneath them… or use them to carve a path that defies fate, gods, and the darkness growing inside his own heart. This is not a story about redemption. It is a story about what it costs to keep living. Author’s Note This story features an original cultivation framework called Sadhana, inspired by mythic and philosophical concepts rather than standard Xianxia tropes. Expect psychological trials, moral consequence, and a progression system rooted in endurance—not wish fulfillment Update Schedule New chapters every Wednesday & Saturday 9:00 PM (IST) Note: ROI is currently serializing on Royal Road, Tapas, and Patreon under the pen name A.S. Storyteller. Content Warning: This story contains strong language, profanity, and adult themes, including violence, psychological trauma, and moral ambiguity. Reader discretion is advised. Author Note – Important This novel is an original work written and owned by A.S. Storyteller (also known as ANURAG_SAHARAN). All rights are reserved by the author. Unauthorized copying, re-uploading, translation, or adaptation of this content without permission is strictly prohibited and will be acted upon under international copyright and DMCA law. If you wish to read ahead or support the series: - Patreon / Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/cw/A_S_Storyteller I appreciate genuine readers who support original authors. Thank you for respecting creative work and being part of this journey. — A.S. Storyteller / ANURAG_SAHARAN