The Dao of shamelessness

In the distant past, the world existed in quiet harmony. Humans and beasts shared the land peacefully, and wars among mankind were so rare they were almost forgotten. That harmony ended on a day lost to history. High above the mortal realm, a devastating war erupted among the Celestials of the Upper World. Though unseen by human eyes, its consequences shattered the balance of the world below. The sky transformed without warning. Thunder rolled as violent arcs of lightning tore through dense black clouds. Then the impossible occurred—the sun vanished from the heavens, and the silver moon disappeared soon after. Darkness claimed the world. For more than ten years, humanity endured a sunless age, struggling to survive in a land drowned in shadow—until one fateful day when the sky suddenly burned with light once more. A blinding radiance tore through the heavens, rushing toward the earth at terrifying speed. It was a gigantic saber. The colossal weapon struck the planet with apocalyptic force. BOOM! The impact sent earthquakes rippling across the entire globe. Mountains split apart, cities collapsed, and countless lives were lost in an instant. When the trembling finally ceased, the land lay in ruins. Children wept over the bodies of their parents, and in a single day, innumerable families were shattered. Nearly half of the world was destroyed that year. Yet within the catastrophe lay the seed of transformation. The saber’s descent tore open a hole from that wound in space, vast streams of spiritual energy poured into the world. Before the rift could close, a trace of demonic energy also slipped through, seeping silently into the earth before the heavens repaired themselves. That demonic influence spread across fertile plains and into the oceans, corrupting grasslands and water alike. Herbivorous creatures fed upon the tainted land and were soon transformed. As nature followed its merciless course, predators consumed the infected prey, and the corruption spread further—into forests, mountains, and seas. Through the unbroken chain of life, the entire animal kingdom was altered. Beasts awakened as demonic creatures, their corruption granting them terrifying strength. They grew even more powerful by consuming natural treasures infused with spiritual or demonic energy. Humanity did not remain helpless. After years of desperate research, humans learned to absorb spiritual energy into their bodies, strengthening flesh, bone, and mind. Science and cultivation fused into a single path, giving rise to powerful individuals capable of standing against the demonic beasts. But the beasts evolved as well. Domesticated animals gained intelligence and broke free from human control. Some slaughtered their former masters before fleeing into the wilderness, where—over time—the first demonic beast kingdom was established. Spiritual energy became humanity’s primary source of power. In response, demonic beasts began hunting humans relentlessly, seeking to devour the energy stored within their bodies. A brutal cycle was born. Humans hunted beasts for their flesh, bones, and tendons, refining them into pills, elixirs, and weapons. Beasts hunted humans to grow stronger. The line between survival and extinction blurred. Creatures once dismissed as myths and fairy tales emerged across the world, unleashing terror upon human settlements. The world descended into chaos. And in that chaos, humanity awakened. With science and cultivation advancing side by side, a new era was born— the era of cultivation. … Two thousand years later. July 11, 4044. National University of Alchemy, Nigeria.