In the latest work by the author of Lord of the Mysteries, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, prepare for a meticulously crafted apocalyptic cyberpunk world that surpasses the setting of Lord of the Mysteries. The protagonist, Shang Jianyao, is considered insane—at least by the doctors. Living in an enormous underground complex of Pangu Biology, one of the few remaining factions in the Ashlands, an apocalyptic wasteland, his actions are strange, comical, and often shrewd. So, is he really crazy? Probably. Shang Jianyao harbors a grand vision: to save humanity. At the heart of his dream lies a legend that the people of the Ashlands believe in: Deep within a dangerous ruin, hidden by famine and decay, lies a path to a new world. To enter this world, one must find a special key and open a specific door. In this new world, the land flourishes, bathed in eternal sunlight. Coldness and darkness vanish, replaced by boundless light and warmth. There, the people no longer face desolation, monsters, infections, mutations, or any other threats. Children laugh, adults live joyfully, and everything is as it should be. Every Antiquarian, Ruin Hunter, and Historian in the Ashlands knows: This is the New World.