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Corruption Wielder 2

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by Aaron Shih
Corruption Wielder 2 (Corruption Wielder #2) by Aaron Shih
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A long-awaited rank up. Enemies everywhere. The Trial of the Champion begins now.

Will is in the process of ranking up to silver. Alongside him, his elf companion Caiyeri has managed to sneak into the tournament via a Champion’s Pass.

They won’t be uncontested. Silver-rank elves are joining en masse, and they want him dead. That kaiju he just got rid of? Well, he’s going to have to deal with it now.

Strange forces look down upon the Trial of the Champion. Dread Executor Nynn, who sacrificed his power to accelerate the timetable of the tournament, has taken a particular interest in this tournament, and may even be joining himself.

Will is stronger than ever, but so are his enemies.

There’s only one way to survive: victory.

Don't miss book 2 of this litRPG apocalypse series from bestselling author Aaron Shih!

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Release date: August 2, 2024

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Aaron Shih

Aaron Shih writes the kind of fantasy that doesn’t hold your hand. His worlds are brutal, his heroes flawed, and every spell or power-up comes with a cost. As a Chinese American author who first began writing while juggling college coursework, Shih has quickly made a name for himself in the rising LitRPG and progression fantasy scene with stories that blend intensity, strategy, and moral tension.

Born and raised in the United States, Shih grew up surrounded by games, mythology, and long nights spent imagining what it would take to survive inside those worlds. That fascination evolved into a writing style defined by grit and consequence, with characters who gain strength only by confronting the parts of themselves they’d rather ignore. His books, including Corruption Wielder, Demonic Devourer, Heretical Oaths, and Dungeon Tour Guide, explore transformation in every sense: physical, mental, and moral.

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What sets his stories apart is their balance of dark fantasy and progression structure. Each new power, each system, feels earned through struggle rather than handed out for spectacle. Readers are drawn to the way he builds rules that actually matter, with magic systems that have logic, consequences, and an undercurrent of danger that keeps the tension high.

Though still early in his career, Shih’s catalog has gained a devoted following among LitRPG and progression fantasy readers who crave depth alongside the thrill of leveling up. Whether he’s exploring demonic corruption or divine pacts, his storytelling remains grounded in one question that echoes through his work: what does it truly cost to rise above the world that made you?

When he’s not writing or trying to stay awake through college deadlines, Aaron Shih can usually be found plotting his next world on too little sleep and too much caffeine, a balance that somehow keeps his imagination running strong.

Corruption Wielder

When Earth collides with the mystical realm of Arcadia, survival is no longer optional, it is a trial. In Corruption Wielder, the world bends under apocalyptic pressure, and humanity must choose, decades of servitude or a chance to wield forbidden power in a perilous tutorial. Will takes the latter, stepping into a reality where corruption isn’t a curse, it’s a weapon, a shield, and a test of his very soul.

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As the sole corruption wielder, Will navigates a labyrinth of monstrous threats, deadly tournaments, and moral choices that blur the line between right and wrong. Magic, death, and space intertwine, shaping a world where every decision leaves a mark, and mastery carries consequences far beyond the battlefield. Along the way, he faces allies and adversaries whose ambitions are as formidable as his own, forcing him to confront not only the dangers outside, but the darkness growing within.

This series stands out for its fusion of LitRPG mechanics with apocalyptic stakes, creating a universe where strategy, survival, and power dynamics drive the story as much as character growth. The pacing is relentless, the world immersive, and the tension unyielding, making each installment a layered exploration of ambition, sacrifice, and the cost of wielding a force that could reshape everything.

For readers who crave dark, strategic LitRPG adventures, where the apocalypse is personal and magic exacts a price, Corruption Wielder delivers a gripping, immersive journey that lingers long after the last page.


Corruption Wielder consists of four books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Corruption Wielder (Corruption Wielder #1)
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Corruption Wielder 2 (Corruption Wielder #2)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Corruption Wielder 3: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure (Corruption Wielder #3)
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Corruption Wielder 4: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure (Corruption Wielder #4)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Corruption Wielder 5: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure (Corruption Wielder #5)
⧗ 10.00 / 3


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