Legend Simulator

After Wu Ci’s death, the world entered the Spirit-Taming Era, teetering on the brink of apocalypse.

Evil gods ruling over the heavens, a sunless earth, corrupted beings infused with demonic energy, wandering cults in the wastelands, and a chaotic society lacking resources… Humanity now hides within massive cities, where ordinary people live their entire lives without daring to venture into the wilderness.

Only a rare few Spirit-Tamers, capable of summoning spirits through ancient artifacts tied to history, can fight back.

But how does Wu Ci know all this?

—Because he was summoned as a spirit.

Wu Ci should’ve been revered as a treasure by his summoner, but the Spirit-Tamer died unexpectedly, leaving him with nothing but their body and a pile of debt! Now, failing to summon a spirit means being sent to the mines!

Left with no allies, Wu Ci relies on himself. Thankfully, he possesses the Legend Simulator, allowing him to traverse history and engrave his own legends. By crafting heroic personas, he becomes his own spirit companion.

He was once:

A revolutionary leader in a chaotic era, dying the imperial city in blood—[Dao Sovereign of Salvation]

A preacher spreading wisdom and light, ending ignorance—[Duke of the Dark Star]

A scholar breaking social barriers with his pen—[Saint of the Confucian Way]

A musician reversing time with a sigh—[Immortal of the Mortal World]

When others are still struggling to form contracts with spirits, Wu Ci has already contracted himself. As the apocalypse looms, he emerges as humanity’s savior.

"I want respect from mankind. I want to change this world."

However, the desperate masses soon discover that Wu Ci is none other than the top "terrorist" from 20 years ago—once a normal human who inadvertently sparked the global conflict that ushered in the Spirit-Taming Era. Now, they must rely on the very man they once condemned to restore the sun and rebuild their world.

Reading Notes:

Male protagonist, no romantic pairing, serious tone, slow-burn.

Combines wasteland survival, historical legends, and early-stage cyberpunk elements.

A dark worldview with a morally gray protagonist: cunning, ruthless, and determined to ascend from nothing to become the "God of a New Era."

Focuses on respect, power, and rewriting destiny.

One-Line Summary: Without a spirit to summon, I decided to summon myself!

Themes:

The importance of mutual respect between people.

Rising against oppression and finding strength through hardship.

Tags: Sci-fi, Virtual Reality, Wasteland, Rebirth, Historical Legends, Cyberpunk