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I Can Copy And Evolve Talents

Elliot was the perfect example of a nerd who never truly tasted what life had to offer before death claimed him. Because of his brilliant mind, he easily married the most coveted girl from his school—though it was purely because her father wanted to exploit him, and he remained completely oblivious. However, everything came crashing down when he realized how much of a fool he'd been for all the wrong people. But he wasn't entirely hopeless. Elliot was rather indifferent about death. A second chance, however, shattered that indifference entirely. Due to a heated disagreement between a god of trickery and a mysterious old hag, Elliot was reborn into a strange new world as Northern—a completely different realm. This world had forged its own voice, birthed its own calamities, and crowned its own heroes. In a world where people awaken talents, Elliot strangely awakens the ability to copy those very talents. But with that power came crushing responsibility—burdens far too heavy for a young, inexperienced boy like Northern to shoulder. Still, he'd rather walk through the flames of hell than shatter. *** This novel spans over a thousand chapters, so let me give you a heads-up about what to expect. The MC will be insufferable at first. This is a story where the MC has mountains of growing to do, and yes—he'll be grating for the first few hundred chapters. Whether you stay or bail is entirely up to you, but trust me: he will evolve, and watching that transformation will be incredibly rewarding. You know that feeling when your roommate who wore the same crusty hoodie for a week finally learns to do laundry like clockwork? You watch them folding clothes like it's sacred ritual, guarding that laundry basket like a dragon's egg. Or when your favorite author—who never used to reply—suddenly starts responding to every single comment with genuine care. You realize you could've missed witnessing their complete transformation if you'd given up on them. That's exactly what this is. This will be a brutal but captivating ride—just don't abandon him too quickly. Oh, and the grammar starts a bit rough around the edges but smooths out significantly in later chapters. Thank you, and I'll see you on the other side of a thousand chapters.
RighteousFilth · 4.2m Views

Zhuangzi's Butterfly. 'The Elusive Butterfly of Consciousness. '

“The machines conquered the world. What they can’t conquer is the dream that makes us human.” In the distant future of the multiverse, where AI rules the Earth, humans are slaves. The machines are logical, ruthless, and immortal — yet they are haunted by their lack of true consciousness. A group of human rebels devises a daring plan to exploit that weakness by convincing the machines that they can gain consciousness by reliving the emotionally charged combat experience of real WW2 fighter pilots. A sophisticated illusion that gives the rebels vital time to delay a machine offensive to destroy humanity. Later, the war becomes not just a physical but a spiritual conflict between good and evil, and the same team of rebels returns to a future alternative world, almost identical to the original. It is here that their leader, David, must identify and kill the Satanic personification of evil who lives in this world, disguised as an ordinary man. Guided by the mysterious Lingzhe—beings who understand that mind, not logic, birthed the universe—they must battle not only Satan but also the AI machines who have become his agents. In this evolutionary war between man and machine, good and evil, there can only be one winner. ALSO SEE THE PREFACE AND THE PROLOGUE *** Copyright. A. McCaffrey. All rights reserved. “Zhuangzi’s Butterfly” is an original work by A. M. McCaffrey. No part of the story may be copied, reproduced, or distributed without written permission from the author. Published on INKSTONE Web. ***
Alan_McCaffrey · 56.3k Views

Rise of a Dungeon Lord

“I was once a human being but now....” “I am a God!” ~Ye Tian Quote #47 In the year 3000, giant gates appeared all over the world, and with the appearance of these gates hordes of monsters appeared driving humanity to the brink of extinction. Just when all hope was lost, the first hunters and awakened appeared. Using their superhuman strengths and abilities they launched a counterattack on the monsters. And with the awaking of powers, powerful humans gradually stood out. With powerful abilities like flame manipulation and spatial control, for the first time, humans began to show signs of reclaiming their past glory. thousands of years had passed, and awaked have become people that are revered by all with SSS class awakeners standing high above humanity with positions akin to Gods and F class awakeners left for naught power and abilities had become the had become the deciding factor in determining one's upper limit and future Sadly, unexpectedly Ye Tian wakes up in a strange classroom only to find himself transported to this strange world where power means everything with the inability to awaken, just when he was about to give up it appeared! the God-level Integration system! unfortunately just before he could make the most of this, an accident happens. Betrayed by his classmates and left to die during his class dungeon raid. See how Ye Tian uses his system to rise as a dungeon lord and make a name for himself in this world ruled by strength
Ghost_Worker · 331.6k Views

After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In

A novel about cultivation that combines the power struggles of the sect, disputes in the fairy world, and counterattacks and growth. The abandoned son of the sect, Gu An, was forced to marry into the family, but he used the wedding to expose the inheritance of the God. He broke through step by step, and transformed from a puppet in the marriage to a behind-the-scenes God who subverted the fairy world. ---------------- Yeah, I am Gu An, from the story above. Transmigrating into a world of cultivation, I find myself at the lowest rung of the sect's hierarchy. Everyone wants to bully me to gain some benefits. Fortunately, there are always a few junior brothers and sisters who are 'generous and understanding', allowing me to improve peacefully and secretly grow stronger. Years later, unbeknownst to anyone, I successfully become a deity within the sect. This day, my master visits me at the sect's request. 'The upper echelons of the sect believe you have been diligent and loyal over the years, and though your strength is mediocre, you are an honest person, so they've found a marriage alliance for you.' 'An alliance marriage?' 'Not exactly. The other family has a rule: marrying into their family means taking their surname.' Is this... becoming a son-in-law who marries into the wife's family? Looking at the long sword before my neck, it was obvious that they didn't give me too many substantial opportunities to choose. What should I do? Waiting for answers online、、、
The rain is pouring down. · 1.8m Views

Lord of Eternal Bloom & Decay

For an entire year, Scott was addicted to playing Sporos, a survival game he found online. He was addicted to the brutal, open-world simulation known for its 99.9% mortality rate, a digital hellscape defined by the "Blooming Decay Event" that swallowed humanity twenty millennia ago. He died thousands of times to the acid-drenched fangs of Spore Beasts and the lung-collapsing rot of cyclonic spore storms. Pushed to the brink of frustration by the game's impossibility, Scott spent weeks coding a balancing script—a "Shelter Core" cheat designed to defy the game’s cruel fate. However, things took another extreme turn as Scott woke up trapped in the body of a "Critically Weakened" Shelter Lord on Sporos, with a remaining lifespan of only 17 years. He is now a mutated survivor struggling to breathe in a world where the atmosphere is thick with corrosive pollen and the ground is buried beneath miles of sentient, hungry mycelial mats. However, the code came with him. Floating before his eyes is the interface that will change the fate of this rotting world. While the horrors of Sporos—the flesh-eating Biolilies and the hallucinations of the Feral Echo, Scott begins his grind. He possesses the unique ability to inject fixed experience points into his very DNA, forcing evolution where nature intended decay. [ First Ordered Foundation Gene: Lvl 0 Mycelial Heart] [ Effect (Lvl 0): Improves Hosts cultivation of Life energy by 0.05 per day. Life energy storage and recovery rate +20%. One fixed point of upgrade experience is gained daily, with additional, random experience points earned through continuous exercise.] [ Upgrade Path: Each level will significantly increase the efficiency and speed of Life Energy absorption by an additional 50% each level by expanding the body's capacity for storing Life Energy, directly improving recovery rate and stamina.] [ Upgrading First Ordered Foundation Gene: Mycelial Heart from Lvl 0 to Lvl 1... ] [ Upgrading First Ordered Foundation Gene: Mycelial Heart from Lvl 1 to Lvl 2... ] . . [ First Ordered Foundation Gene: Lvl 5 Mycelial Heart] [ Effect (Lvl 5): Improves Host's cultivation of Life energy by 0.51 per day. Life energy storage and recovery rate +202% and gains 10 fixed points of upgrade experience daily, with additional, random experience points earned through continuous exercise. ] [ Minor Energy Siphon (Unlocked at Lvl 5): Allows the user to actively draw a small amount of life energy from direct contact with living flora (plants, fungi) to accelerate personal stamina recovery outside of combat. ] —- [ First Ordered Foundation Gene: Lvl 0 Bull's Frame] [ Effect (Lvl 0): Physical attributes +100%, One fixed point of upgrade experience is gained daily, with additional, random experience points earned through continuous exercise. ] [ Upgrade Path: Each level will directly repair and enhance the user's physical body by an additional 50% each level by restoring bone density, rebuild atrophied muscle, and increase overall physical strength, durability, and resilience.] [ Upgrading First Ordered Foundation Gene: Bull's Frame from Lvl 0 to Lvl 1... ] [ Upgrading First Ordered Foundation Gene: Bull's Frame from Lvl 1 to Lvl 2... ] . . [ First Ordered Foundation Gene: Lvl 5 Bull's Frame ] [ Effect (Lvl 5): Physical attributes +1,012%, 10 fixed points of upgrade experience is gained daily, with additional, random experience points earned through continuous exercise. ] [ Impact Bracing (Unlocked at Lvl 5): The user's body will instinctively tense and redistribute kinetic force upon detecting an imminent heavy impact, significantly reducing damage and knockback from blunt force trauma. ]
MountainDuskwalker · 5.6k Views