The Amansi Chronicles (ancient Egyptian cultivation - books 1 & 2 complete)

Repair your soul. Reclaim your power. Save your city. Heshtat once had everything a young cultivator could dream of; power, purpose, even a secret and forbidden love. But when he failed to protect his Pharaoh from the horrors of the Otherworld, he lost it all. After a decade spent languishing in exile, the home Heshtat once knew teeters on the brink of war. Called to service by Queen Cleosiris to fulfil his broken oath, Heshtat must venture across the blazing sands of the Endless Desert to retrieve the seed of a primordial god. It is an impossible task, but it holds the promise to repair his shattered soul. Embarking on a dangerous journey, he must surround himself with dangerous companions to see him through. A high priest with a schizophrenic shadow will be his guide, a Tomb Guard with a hero complex will be his shield, a snarky dungeon-delver will keep him grounded, and a fast-talking fixer will grease any hands raised against him. And Heshtat? He’ll be the questing blade of his queen, as he always should have been. A thousand years of history stands against him. Will he succeed, or be swallowed by the burning sands? What to expect: - Deep worldbuilding in a fresh setting, explored slowly through the protagonist's eyes as the story progresses. You won't know everything up front. - Unique progression system blending aspects of cultivation with ancient Egyptian mythology. Progression kicks in properly at chapter 20. - Romance sub-plot. No Harem, nothing explicit. - A competent protagonist. He's not overpowered, but he will quickly grow in power within the first book. Release schedule 3 days a week (mon-wed-fri). Chapters range from 2-4k words.