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When a demon attacks a village in Ancient China, a young girl is sent to a cyberpunk future. Can she ever find her way back to the past? A gripping martial arts fantasy. Ling Jinlei came from a long line of martial artists with shamanic powers. Raised in a well-respected and powerful family, Jinlei grew up in a life of privilege. But everything changes when someone her family trusts betrays them and unleashes a great evil upon their village-a demon of greed. Even Jinlei's family is powerless against this unexpected enemy. To save Jinlei's life, Jinlei's mother sends her to the future. Jinlei discovers that the demon and his allies have become Corp. X, the richest, most powerful and most technologically advanced corporation in the world that continues to feed its greed off the backs of the suffering people. As Jinlei goes against Corp. X, a mysterious assassin threatens to derail her plans. Can Jinlei outsmart her enemies and find her way back to the past to prevent the bleak future from happening?
A demon's attack on her village in Ancient China forces a young shamanic martial artist into a cyberpunk future, where she must confront the very evil that destroyed her home. Ling Jinlei, heir to a powerful shamanic martial arts lineage, finds her privileged life shattered by a betrayal that unleashes a demon of greed upon her village. To save Jinlei, her mother sends her to a technologically advanced future, only for Jinlei to discover the demon has evolved into Corp. X, a global corporation perpetuating suffering. Now, Jinlei must battle this futuristic entity and a shadowy assassin, all while seeking a path back to her own time to avert this dystopian reality.
The premise sets up a dynamic clash between ancient traditions and futuristic technology, suggesting a fast-paced narrative driven by martial arts action and a compelling personal quest. The blend of historical fantasy with cyberpunk elements points to a unique world-building experience, likely exploring themes of corruption and the consequences of unchecked power. The inclusion of a mysterious assassin indicates potential for suspense and intricate plot twists as Jinlei navigates this unfamiliar world. The narrative framework appears to be third-person, following Jinlei's efforts to reconcile her past with the harsh realities of the future.
Page Count:
202
Publication Date:
2024-10-24
Publisher:
Koi House Media
ISBN-10:
1738375145
ISBN-13:
9781738375141
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