The roots of power run deep… and so do the secrets they unearth. In a world teetering on the edge of disaster, Ashlock—a sentient spirit tree—discovers ancient mines, manipulates Qi with terrifying precision, and unlocks abilities once thought impossible for a rooted being. Meanwhile, cultivators Stella and Diana wrestle with their own demons while preparing for the cataclysmic beast tide. As ancient powers awaken and terrifying new cultivators arrive to challenge them, and monsters both real and internal close in, the trio must decide what kind of legacy they’ll leave behind—if they survive!