The apocalypse arrives, and zombies run rampant, turning cities into living hells overnight. Yet Ji Chuan undergoes a mutation in the face of despair. Not only does he retain his human consciousness, but he can also evolve continuously by devouring crystal cores. From a “monster” hunted by everyone to a terrifying existence that commands hordes of zombies, he pushes beyond his limits step by step, forging a path no one has ever taken between humanity and the undead. Meanwhile, survivor bases, factions of superpowered individuals, and increasingly powerful mutant life forms emerge one after another, gradually revealing the secrets behind the apocalypse. While everyone else struggles to survive, Ji Chuan has already begun pondering another question: Who, exactly, should rule this world?