Icarus Finley, a cultivator of boundless power, has roamed the mortal world for a thousand years. Though invincible in battle, a lingering mystery haunts him: despite his unmatched strength, he remains stuck at the lowest level of cultivation—the Essence Stage—as if shackled by an unseen force. During a brutal clash with Ignirath, tragedy strikes. Seris Lorne, Icarus’ beloved, is slain while defending the Aerwyn Sect.