In a particular moment and location amid the boundless cosmos, mankind had embarked on a mission to establish a ruling empire beyond Earth's boundaries. In this era, the concept of distinct "nations" was nonexistent, as the distribution of power rested in the hands of affluent individuals and mighty conglomerates who held sway over every facet of life. Save for personal belongings, nothing was deemed sacrosanct. Dong Zhongmin, a native of a war-ravaged border town, and Chu Ping, who was cast out by her relatives and now seeks a new abode, launched an odyssey that traversed immense distances.
