[ Daily Updates during the Writathon! ] Retirement was supposed to be simple: a quiet apartment near the Saginaw River, maybe a hobby or two. Blake Connover survived decades of military and mercenary work to earn that peace. Too bad it only lasted two weeks. When a mysterious wormhole tears open above the river and drags Blake into the unknown, retirement becomes the least of his worries. Stranded on an alien world and fused with advanced biotechnology he barely understands, Blake has to adapt fast. The suit's real owners want it back, the locals aren't exactly friendly, and the universe is a lot bigger—and stranger—than he ever imagined. From starfighter dogfights to cosmic cultivation, Blake's retirement plan is officially out the window. Good thing he never really liked sitting still anyway. What to Expect: A seasoned soldier forced to master powers far beyond his training Progression Science-Fantasy that blends cultivation with space opera A unique System that focuses on growth without endless stat grinding Cultivators taking their ancient arts to the stars