Climbing the Ranks III

Climbing the Ranks #3

by Tao Wong

Nothing beginner in this challenge.

For Arthur, climbing the beginner Tower of Malaysia was a way out, a chance to escape the grinding poverty of a future with no jobs. It's a chance to make something of himself. Then he received a Clan seal, became a leader by accident, and most importantly, became responsible for others.

Now he's finding his footing, cutting deals and making promises, fending off tongs, triads, and deep-rooted power players. What he isn't expecting is that his designation as a Clan Head means something to the Tower too. All his research, all his planning, is going to go out the window as he faces the final challenge. One made all the more difficult by his new role.

Good news though, if he survives, there’s a lot to be gained.

If he survives.

Climbing the Ranks is an epic fantasy series set in a tower, similar to the Tower of Gods and Solo Leveling. Written by bestselling author Tao Wong, his other series include the System Apocalypse, A Thousand Li, the Hidden Universe and Adventures on Brad series.

796 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2025

About the author

Tao Wong is the author of the A Thousand Li progression fantasy series and the System Apocalypse LitRPG series, among others. His work has been released in audio, paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats, and translated into German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and several other languages. He was shortlisted for the UK Kindle Storyteller Award in 2021 for A Thousand Li: The Second Sect. In 2026, the first three books in the A Thousand Li series will be republished in hardcover by Ace Books.

When he’s not writing or working, he enjoys practicing martial arts, reading, and dreaming up new worlds. He lives in Toronto, Canada.

Reviews

[William Hoyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm thoroughly invested in this series. The action is non-stop, the intrigue and politics are building, and the runway for a lifetime of titles is wide open. Arthur Chua has room to become the Potter or Everdeen of the gamer generation.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[(Prime) Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good tower climbing novel - still needs and editor, though

Good read, but make sure you’re okay with independent author with no editor quality writing before you start. Even running it through Grammarly would have helped a lot.

[Tony Fecteau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arthur is still in the tower with his team. Climbing a learning how to pass various challenges for each floor. There is of course the politics he must face as well. Get stronger and keep on climbing.