The Art of Destiny
A hero once believed to be the chosen one must find a new path with the help of a band of unlikely allies in the sequel to The Art of Prophecy, an epic fantasy ode to martial arts and magic from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Wesley Chu.
Once there was a prophecy that a chosen one would rise to defeat the Eternal Khan, an immortal god-king.
But the prophecy was wrong.
Now Jian, the former chosen hero, is just an ordinary young man trying to find his own way. But he may yet have an extraordinary destiny, because he joins forces with Taishi, his grumpy grandmaster, who instructs him in the ways of her family's powerful war art. Jian still has a long way to go before he can become her heir, so she recruits a band of elderly grandmasters who come out of retirement to whip him into shape and help with this one last job.
And there are others who are also seeking their own destiny, like Qisami, an assassin on a secret mission to protect a powerful noblewoman from her enemies. But as Qisami goes undercover to complete her mission, she takes on a new identity that gives her something she never had before: friendship, found family, and new purpose.
Sali also thought her fate was laid before her. She was supposed to be looking for the next Eternal Khan and now finds her clan exiled from everything she's ever known. As she leads the survivors in search of a new home, Sali discovers that she's something she never thought she could be: a leader and a revolutionary.
Because sometimes destiny is grander than any prophecy can foresee. And the greatest destiny of all is the one you choose for yourself.
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Wesley Chu
Wesley Chu is a writer who blends high-octane adventure with sharp humor and deep, relatable characters. Born and raised in Chicago, he grew up with a love for both comic books and science fiction, worlds that have heavily influenced his writing style today. His novels are fast-paced and thrilling, with a sense of humor that keeps readers on their toes while exploring complex themes like identity, destiny, and the weight of responsibility.
Best known for his Tao series, Wesley’s debut novel, The Lives of Tao, caught the attention of readers and critics alike with its clever premise of a human-turned-super-agent caught in the middle of a secret war between ancient factions. This series, blending espionage with sci-fi and martial arts, quickly became a fan favorite, demonstrating Wesley’s knack for world-building and character-driven storytelling.
The War Arts Saga
Power is not gifted, it is seized, and in a world where martial skill can shape empires, those who master the art of war walk a razor’s edge between greatness and ruin.
The War Arts Saga follows a tale of ambition and survival set against a backdrop of treachery, shifting loyalties, and the relentless clash of blades. At its heart lies the story of a gifted fighter whose rise from obscurity pulls him into the brutal games of rulers and rebels alike. The series explores what it means to chase destiny in a land where strength is revered, honor is fragile, and the cost of failure is death.
The War Arts Saga consists of three books and considered as a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
