This is my first time writing please bear with me and cut me some slack and if this isn't your cup of tea that's ok
Btw Kain=MC
Counters are the main show of this novel like cultivation would be in other novels, basically whenever you do something(differs between counters) you gain a point on your counter which will unlock an ability(Dependent on something important in your life) and give you strength. 1 counter point = 1 grown mans strength(Peak condition fit).
For example if you almost bleed to death but survive if you awaken a counter you may be able to control blood when you get enough points on your counter. Your counter may go up When you drink blood or something, whereas for someone else it may be whenever they steal it differs between people.
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