Follow Heaven to become an immortal; defy the Dao to become a demon."
These eight words, engraved upon the Heavenly Dao since the beginning of chaos, inspired all living beings to strive for transcendence, each yearning to ascend to the highest heavens and prove their way to eternal life.
But they didn't know...
That so-called "immortals" might... never have been what they imagined.
"At the end of the road to immortality, what exactly awaits?"
"When an immortal lowers their gaze, what is reflected in their eyes... the mortal world, or another purgatory?"
"If immortals are not immortal, and demons are not demons, who is the player moving the pieces in this cosmic game?"