Emotion Devourer: The Hollow Beginning

Li Chen can't feel emotions—only a hollow absence where they should be. In his world, cultivation decides your destiny. The emptiness inside him isn't just a feeling—it's something real: it can steal strength from others and leave him with echoes of who they were. It works. Too well. When emotion finally arrives, it doesn't heal him; it devours. Each breakthrough makes him sharper, stronger… and less himself. To climb the realms without losing himself, he'll need allies he can trust, enemies he can outthink, and the will to pay the price his stolen power demands. What to expect: - Slow-burn epic: characters, world, and plots build over time - Progression / cultivation (weak to strong) - Competent, pragmatic MC (plans first, learns, adapts) - Earned power—setbacks matter - Strategy, organisation building - Sects, trials, OP charismatic rivals, scheming - Crafting: alchemy, forging, and more - No harem; slow-burn romance - ~2.4k words per chapter