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In the year 3025, humanity has retreated underground, fleeing from a surface world ravaged by monstrous beasts awakened by a surge of spiritual energy. In this post-apocalyptic xianxia realm, eight great undergound cities dominate the subterranean landscape, governed by the ruthless laws of power and bloodline. Here, the strong thrive while the weak are relegated to dire fates, often conscripted as cannon fodder in the endless conflicts over cultivation techniques and beast crystals. Ryan Carter awakens in this grim dystopia, his consciousness transferred into the body of a low-bloodline youth. With no status and minimal strength, he faces a bleak future, conscripted for frontline duty to protect his struggling family. Just as hope seems lost, a game-like system activates within him, offering a unique lifeline: the Skill-Stealing System. This newfound power allows Ryan to target others, pay a cost, and claim their abilities, turning the tides of fate in a world where only the strongest survive.