Twenty years ago, a well-meaning "Hero" gave every human on Earth access to Qi cultivation. But instead of ushering in a new golden age, the sudden awakening crippled millions, collapsed minds, and plunged the world into chaos.
Now, in a fractured, sect-ruled Boston, David Hatter and his wife Juliya struggle to survive under the oppressive rule of the New Life Sect. While fleeing a battle underground, they stumble upon a hidden Qi artifact—one that might finally heal David’s shattered meridians.
Instead, it activates a strange message:
System Message: "Improper cultivation techniques detected. Correct all deviated cultivators: 0 / 7,456,141,421."