In the distant future, whispers of a long-forgotten past echoed through the bustling streets. A world where cultivators, once considered nothing more than myths, now walked among the mortal and the divine. Qi and technology had become one, ushering in an age of synthetic augmentation where the organic and mechanical coexisted in a breathtaking dance.

Dragons and phoenixes, their flesh replaced by gleaming metal, soared through the skies on wings made of steel. Beasts and creatures once believed to be nothing more than legend now prowled the earth, their very essence of life infused with the pinnacle of human innovation.

In this new era, megacorps ruled supreme, their grasp tightening around the throats of the world as they held dominion over the very technology that made cultivation possible. The age of the Gun Slingers dawned, soul guns in hand, as both humans and immortals turned to the latest advancements to enhance their abilities.

But for every light, there must be a shadow. Those who clung to the old ways, rejecting the union of flesh and machine, whispered of a war that would shape the future. A war that would be fought by those who embraced change, and those who shunned it.

In the heart of it all, a girl named Mikory embarked upon her own journey of cultivation. Born from the fusion of DNA in a sterile laboratory, she embodied the spirit of the new age. Yet, as she replaced her own body with synthetic augmentations, doubt gnawed at her heart. Was this truly the path of a cultivator?

As the winds of change swept through the world, Mikory found herself entangled in a web of conflict that would decide the fate of the organic and synthetic alike. A tale of blood and steel, of ancient relics and cutting-edge technology, of traditions crumbling beneath the weight of progress.

And so, Mikory's journey began, her path lined with both triumphs and tragedies. A journey that would lead her through a world of deception and betrayal, love and loss, as she sought to understand the true meaning of cultivation.

As the first snowflakes of winter began to fall, Mikory huddled by a crackling fire, her thoughts lost in the warm embrace of the moment. The future stretched out before her, uncertain and terrifying, but for now, she would savor this brief respite, this moment of peace before the storm.***What to expect from this series?A Daily Release Schedule with a minimum word count of 1,000 words.