The Carrion Throne

To save his dearest friend, a man uncovers a horrifying truth: reality is a fragile shield against a cosmos of ravenous gods, and cultivation is a path to corruption. Now marked by a terrifying power, he is hunted by a fanatical cult that worships the abyss and a ruthless order that slaughters to preserve ignorance. To survive, he must forge a pact with a treacherous, imprisoned entity, wielding forbidden arts that erode his sanity with every victory. As he descends into madness, he learns that true strength comes at the cost of his soul, and the greatest betrayals are born from the deepest love. In a world built on lies, what must he sacrifice to protect everything he holds dear from the encroaching darkness?