The world ended a long time ago. No one knows what caused it, but plenty theorize. From a mad scientist's experiment going terribly wrong or the universe passing an unknown threshold these theories are infinite and impossible to prove. What is known is that the rules of reality were irrevocably altered. Storms capable of destroying mountains covered the planet, the earth constantly shook with violent earthquakes, and living fires scoured the land. But all was not lost! With the arrival of these monsters came a new form of energy, one that particularly ingenious humans learned to absorb and wield. Using this new energy people could shatter mountains and drain seas. Using these amazing powers a new foothold was carved out by humanity, a safe haven for the human race to rebuild. Centuries passed and this haven slowly transformed. What was once a small settlement for humanity to rest and learn was now a kingdom spanning far and wide. With the passage of time humanity changed, building a society of sects, where cultivators stood above the common folk as nobles and heroes. This is a society where heroes were not determined by their deeds but instead by their talent. Where a single cultivator is more valued than a thousand mortals. Where ancient monsters sacrifice thousands in their attempts to advance. This is the story of a man from the distant past, transported through time and trapped in this cruel world.