Ling Xiu: Starbone Parasite, the Last Decoder

In an age when human civilization spans the galaxy, countless ruins of ancient civilizations known as “Star Remains” lie hidden in the depths of space. Ling Xiu makes a living decoding information from these ruins. During a routine mission, he accidentally awakens a crystal that has lain dormant for billions of years.

It is no ordinary relic, but a prison holding the lingering consciousness of a godlike civilization.

When an ancient god begins whispering in his mind, Ling Xiu gains unimaginable power and becomes a walking “living relic.” An interstellar conglomerate coveting that power, fanatical pilgrims devoted to ancient civilizations, and the Galactic Order Bureau, which seeks to purge all anomalies, all mark him as a target.

Yet for Ling Xiu, the most dangerous enemy does not come from outside. It is the “parasitic deity” dwelling deep within his consciousness, trying to take over everything he is.

To survive, he must make a pact with the devil, wielding the deity’s power as he navigates the deadly conflicts of the stars. To keep from being devoured, he must remain vigilant at all times and wage a silent war against the “thing” in his mind.

This is a struggle for survival, a game of devouring and being devoured. As the truth of the universe gradually emerges from fragments of the ancient god’s memories, Ling Xiu realizes that what he has been decoding may not be merely a vanished civilization, but the ultimate fate of the entire universe.