Doomsday Pillars

In January 2020, the world came to an end.

A deadly plague spread across the planet and wiped out 80% of humanity. Cities collapsed, nations fell apart, and the world was drowned in despair, blood, and chaos.

Just when the remaining survivors thought all hope was gone… strange pillars descended from the sky.

A total of 1008 pillars appeared across more than 100 countries, becoming safe zones and defensive strongholds for humanity’s last survivors.

But even with their help, humanity still lost the war after ten years of struggle.

Now, Alex has been given a second chance. He wakes up one month before the apocalypse begins, carrying the memories of humanity’s defeat.

This time, he’s determined to change the future, protect his family, and save the human race from extinction.

As Alex prepares for the coming disaster, he also begins uncovering the secrets behind the mysterious pillars and the strange powers they grant to humanity.

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This story features a realistic modern-world setting, battles in famous cities around the world, sci-fi elements grounded in real science, slice-of-life moments, and later, cultivation and system-based powers.

Note: The early part of the story focuses heavily on world-building and preparation before the true chaos begins.