Mu Chen, an archaeologist, was cast ten thousand years into the past when the Ancient God Cauldron fused with his body.

In an era where ancient sects reign supreme and the secrets of the gods still walk the earth, he embarks on a path of cultivation that defies the limits of the world, refining and devouring every source of power he encounters.

But the further he advances, the clearer one truth becomes. He was never truly alone.

A Sect Grandmaster has been watching him from the very beginning.

What began as mere curiosity slowly turns into interest, and eventually into obsession.

She draws Mu Chen into her sect, guiding him, protecting him, and eliminating anyone who dares approach.

Not out of kindness, but because something within him calls to her… something that represents a possibility she could never reach, even after thousands of years of cultivation.

Mu Chen understands. And in the end, he must make a choice:
Pursue his own freedom… or remain by the side of someone who will never let him go?

Cultivation Realms, Stages, and Lifespan


Body Tempering || Level 1–10 || Lifespan: 50–100 years (depending on condition)


Qi Condensation || 15 stages || Lifespan: 100–150 years


Foundation Establishment || Early, Mid, Peak || Lifespan: 150–300 years


Core Formation || Early, Mid, Peak, Golden Core || Lifespan: 300–500 years


Nascent Soul || Early, Mid, Perfect || Lifespan: 800–1000 years


Soul Formation || Early, Mid, Perfect || Lifespan: 1000–1500 years


Soul Transformation || Early, Mid, Perfect || Lifespan: 2000–4000 years


Dao Manifestation || Pure, Perfect || Lifespan: 5000–10,000 years


Sovereign Soul || Origin, Primordial || Lifespan: 10,000–25,000 years


Ascendant || Primordial, Immortal || Lifespan: True immortality


Weapon, Technique, and Array (Formation) Tiers


Mortal || Quality: Low, Mid, High, Perfect Grade


Profound || Quality: Low, Mid, High, Perfect Grade


Spirit || Quality: Low, Mid, High, Perfect Grade


Earth || Quality: Low, Mid, High, Perfect Grade


Heaven || Quality: Low, Mid, High, Perfect Grade


Mortal || Evolution Stages: Young, Great, King Beast


Spirit || Evolution Stages: Young, Great, King Beast


Earth || Evolution Stages: Young, Great, King Beast


Heaven || Evolution Stages: Young, Great, King, Ancestor Beast


Saint || Evolution Stages: Young, Great, King, Ancestor Beast


Emperor || Evolution Stages: King, Ancestor Beast


Bloodline Tiers (Dragon, Phoenix, Qilin, Thunder Roc, etc.)


Low Sect || Requirements: 1 Nascent Soul cultivator, 5 Core Formation elders, 1,000 disciples


Mid Sect || Requirements: 1 Nascent Soul cultivator, 10 Core Formation elders, 3,000 disciples


High Sect || Requirements: 1 cultivator above Nascent Soul, 2 Nascent Soul cultivators, 10 Core Formation elders, 7,000 disciples


Grand Sect || Requirements: 2 cultivators above Nascent Soul, 3 Nascent Soul cultivators, 15 Core Formation elders, 12,000 disciples


Saint Sect || Requirements: 5 cultivators above Nascent Soul, 5 Nascent Soul cultivators, 15 Core Formation elders, Heaven-grade sect array, 20,000 disciples


Emperor Sect || Requirements: 7 cultivators above Nascent Soul, 10 Nascent Soul cultivators, 20 Core Formation elders, Heaven-grade sect array, Saint-grade legacy weapon, 50,000 disciples


Divine Sect || Requirements: 10 cultivators above Nascent Soul, 20 Nascent Soul cultivators, 20 Core Formation elders, Saint-grade sect array, Dao-grade legacy weapon, 100,000 disciples, possesses Ancient Clan bloodline


Dao Cultivation Path || A path focused on harmony with the Dao and the laws of the universe


Zen Cultivation Path || A path centered on inner peace, spiritual enlightenment, and detachment from worldly desires


Demonic/Ancient Cultivation Path || An ancient path passed down from the primordial era, using extreme and dangerous methods, often opposing the orthodox path


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