[Paths, pseudo-System, no female lead, Daoist, fantasy + urban, Slay the Spire-inspired, lots of memes]
Supernatural paths originated with the ancient demons, and were destroyed by them as well.
In the modern city, spiritual energy stirred beneath the surface. Demons were about to awaken, and the demonic path ran rampant. The only complete path, the [War God], had crumbled a thousand years ago. The ancient demons slept, and humanity's order barely held on.
After transmigrating, the young Chen Yu entered Lingqing Temple to cultivate the Dao. Between life and death, a mysterious heart within him awakened a System. But did this System of unknown origin have something to do with the ancient demons?
The ancient demons could be good or evil: some enlightened humanity, while others preyed on it. Humans could be righteous or wicked: some cultivated along the paths, while others consorted with demons and devoured their fellow humans. And behind it all, a mastermind plotted to devour every ancient demon and claim the source of all supernatural power for himself.
Chen Yu followed the path of Slay the Spire, climbing step by step as he slashed through inner demons, destroyed evil spirits, and shattered delusions.
Would he suppress the demon souls and prove the Dao through humanity to transcend the world? Or would he submit to the source, inherit the power of the ancient demons, and become the next Demon Ancestor?
On the day he reached the summit, he would slay the ancient demons and rebuild the paths. Would humanity triumph over demons, or become demons itself?
No female lead, only the Dao and battle. He would fight his way to the summit, learn the truth of the ancient war, and discover his ultimate destiny.
