Jiang Che wakes up to find himself an S-rank Awakened known as "Ashes" in an era where powerful martial arts have arrived: a god's lackey and a traitor to humanity.
The System tells him: Your mission is to play this villain well. Before your power completely collapses, make sure everyone who can save the world ends up where they need to be.
And so...
"Ashes" kidnaps a promising newcomer and forces him to awaken the strongest supernatural ability;
"Ashes" massacres everyone in a forbidden zone, but in reality, he has eliminated the high-level source of contamination inside;
"Ashes" publicly challenges humanity's defenses, then turns around and sends the authorities the coordinates of a god's stronghold.
All of humanity hates him to the core, and he's always number one on the wanted list.
Until one day, the gods' faction collapses, while humanity's defenses stand firm.
Everyone asks: Where did that traitor, the one who deserved to die more than anyone, go?
Deep in the ruins, Jiang Che tears off his final mask and smiles at the cartoon cat sticker on his communicator.
"Who's setting the stage for the next act?"
