by QuantumDuck
The legendary Essence Record finally descended upon planet Earth, forcing all living beings to step onto the path of ruthless evolution. Animals mutated into terrifying beasts, plants gained self-awareness, and humanity was forced onto a brutal path of evolution. Those who survived learned that power could only be claimed by defeating stronger enemies and absorbing their Essence. As nations fell and old laws vanished, the world became ruled by a single truth - only the strong survive. An ordinary college student seized a rare Essence Scroll and obtained control over the shadows, stepping onto the forbidden Shadow Path. Guided by the Essence Record, he begins his ascent through a world where power is never given - only taken.
