Road to Mastery

Jack Rust was a disillusioned biologist with a PhD—almost. When an extraterrestrial AI calling itself the System invaded Earth and thrusts it into a world of aliens and violence, the least Jack hoped for was gaining access to magic.

Jack is on the run from a B-grade galactic empire. On top of that, he needs to achieve extreme strength within a year if he wants to save Earth. Half-measures aren't enough; accompanied by Brock the brave brorilla, Jack must rely on his talent and wits to cross hostile, unknown space territories and reach Trial Planet—the galaxy's greatest training grounds. Nine planetary rings to conquer. Giants, barbarians, space monsters, puzzles, ancient trials, divine mysteries, and, worst of all...cultivators. When everything seems lost, the only way out is forward.

Eight months remain until Earths grace period is over, and Jack is not nearly strong enough to defend it. Desperate times call for desperate measures. To defeat the planetary overseer within a year, he has to kill his way to the top. Good thing the Animal Kingdom has a planet full of talented immortals. Alone and deep in enemy territory, Jack must wage war while avoiding the Kingdoms Elders and hidden masters. The dangers are endless. Every day is a gamble. Every step, against the odds.