On the precipice of an earth-shattering scientific breakthrough, Gregory's life was violently upended and his very existence obliterated - only to be reborn into a primordial realm where the ethereal forces of mana, QI, Chakra, Essence permeates all existence. In this archaic world, those who can harness these mystical energies wield unimaginable power. Yet this uncanny reality is no wondrous utopia. It is a dimension locked in perpetual conflict, where the incessant struggle for supremacy between all manner of beings -men, women, children, beasts, even flora and the living земля itself - rages in an unrelenting, bloody war to reign supreme. Reincarnated into the frail body of a newborn babe, Gregory finds himself thrust into this merciless, unforgiving existence. Will the moral foundations of his former life render him a lamb among the slaughter? Or can he rise like a phoenix from the ashes, transcending those who have wronged him to remold this savage realm in his own image? Brace for an odyssey where:- The protagonist's iron will is forged in the crucible of turmoil. Survival hinges on grit and resolve, not chivalric providence.(aka Plot armor) Power is coveted through tenacious struggle within defined limits. Primordial dungeons, rifts, and ruins unveil eldritch histories. Factions and empires collide as egos of prodigies are sundered. Trust is a tenuous luxury, yet deep bonds remain possible. The severe reality spares no soul its savage gore. A breathing, evolving cosmos advances, with or without its prophesied savior. Interludes reveal diverse perspectives and hidden motives. Infinite planes and civilizations spanning the cosmos await. Make no mistake - this is no mindless tale of a roving murderer nor depraved romance. While flirtations may spark, no call of harems will form. For Gregory is a principled, rational soul who values life, until circumstances dictate he be the architect of its ruination.