Earth is chosen to participate. Before Scott gets the chance to enter the Tower, he's betrayed and left for dead—accused of crimes he's destined to commit in the future.

As the planet crumbles around him, Scott is saved by an otherworldly entity, one that grants him dark but undeniable power. Guided by his own moral code, he embarks on a treacherous journey through the Tower of Champions, facing traps, enemies, and shifting alliances.

He must keep his identity and powers secret, for those who betrayed him have forged ahead, armed with with memories from the future and a massive head start.