The roots of power run deep and so do the secrets they unearth. In a world teetering on the edge of disaster, Ashlocka sentient spirit treediscovers 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 theyll leave behindif they survive!