As Jin Li delves deeper into the origins of the Eternal Rune, he uncovers a connection between his own past and the Shadow Empress. He learns of a forgotten prophecy that foretells the rise of a chosen one who will either bring about the salvation or destruction of the world. The truth behind his powers and the Shadow Empress's obsession with him begins to unravel, leading Jin Li to confront the choices he must make to fulfill his destiny.