The Star-Ash Dao Canon

Origins and Enlightenment: The protagonist, Lu Zhao, grows up in the "Forsaken Frontier," where he learns all kinds of "unorthodox" knowledge from a group of exiled eccentrics and elderly masters, including Master Mo, Granny Yao, and Elder Xing. By chance, he awakens the "Chaos Heart Furnace." Leaving the Frontier: A turn of events forces Lu Zhao to leave, whether because he needs a rare medicinal ingredient or resource from beyond the Frontier to save a teacher, outside forces are increasingly threatening the region, or Elder Xing foresees signs of a great calamity. Clashes and Fame: Lu Zhao's cultivation methods, his use of "junk" artifacts, and his nascent belief in the "coexistence of star ash" bring him into fierce conflict with the Pure Heaven Alliance, which sees him as a heretic and a contaminant, and the Star-Merging Sect, which covets his purifying ability or regards him as a weakling who does not understand true power. Exploration and Revelation: As Lu Zhao grows stronger, he gains access to higher-level knowledge. He begins actively pursuing the truth behind star ash and exploring ancient ruins. Building a Foundation and Spreading His Beliefs: Faced with pressure from the two great powers and the calamity to come, Lu Zhao realizes that one person's strength is limited. He begins gathering like-minded allies. The Calamity Arrives and Three Sides Clash: The crisis of the "Final Dark Star" begins to emerge, and the world undergoes dramatic change. Uncovering the Ultimate Truth and Forging the Future: Lu Zhao ultimately uncovers the ultimate secrets of the "Final Dark Star" and the cycle of star ash.