by Succesful_sinner
In a world abandoned by gods, strength is law and the weak are left to suffer. Blackwater Village, scorched by drought and ruled by ruthless gangs, is just one of countless lands where survival is a daily battle. Zhen Yuan, a young man born into hardship, carries a small golden bead left by his parents—unnoticed by the world, yet tied to a legacy long forgotten. As he navigates a village where even water comes at a deadly cost, he begins to awaken to a destiny far beyond ordinary life. Haunted by nightmares and surrounded by cruelty, Zhen Yuan must learn to survive in a world where power decides fate, and ancient forces stir in the shadows. From forgotten tombs to lost civilizations, from spirit guardians to legendary artifacts, his journey will challenge the very nature of life, death, and the gods who abandoned them. In this dark and mystical realm, only those who embrace their inner strength—or the secrets left behind by the ancients—can hope to rise above the hell of the mortal world.
