Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time

With unmatched talent, but a fate sealed by a terminal illness, Jeong Yeon-shin challenges his destined death for a chance to live.

Set in a realm where elves and dwarves coexist with martial artists, this is the story of Jeong Yeon-shin, a genius fighting to extend his life against all odds.

Gifted by the heavens yet cursed by fate, Yeonshin was born with unimaginable talent in martial arts. But this very gift condemned him to a life that would end before adulthood. With the right opportunities, he had the potential to become a legendary hero, or the reincarnation of the Heavenly Demon. Yet fate cast him into the third-rate Jeong Clan, a family of no particular renown. Now, with time slipping through his fingers, Yeonshin must find a way to defy his doomed destiny.

Original Novel:
Munpia, Naver Series

Serialization began on Munpia on September 28, 2020.

The serialized version was released on Naver Series on February 21, 2021.

The main story concluded with Chapter 782 on November 26, 2024.

The epilogue began on March 31, 2025.

The epilogue concluded with Chapter 829 on July 21, 2025.