In the Stoneveil Clan, magic is everything. Kal has none.
Branded an "Empty" at birth, Kal Stoneveil was destined to scrub floors for the elemental elites of Stormspire Academy. But Kal is too stubborn to accept his fate. When he uncovers a forbidden tablet hidden in the dust of the Old Archive, he discovers the Omni-Path — a chaotic, ancient cultivation method that allows him to wield not just one Aspect, but all of them.
There's just one catch: the human body wasn't built to hold a storm.
Every spell he casts burns his veins black. Every victory brings him closer to burning out completely. But the Freshman Tournament is approaching, and the winner is granted a wish: Absolute Freedom. To get it, Kal will have to face the strongest students in the realm, hide his forbidden power from the executioners, and survive the arrogant young master who wants him dead.
Kal Stoneveil is ready to set the world on fire... even if he has to be the kindling.
