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Kael Morvain survives the initial activation of the Ascension Cycle and is cast into an unstable trial zone, a partially formed world designed to test adaptability rather than strength. There, he learns that survival itself is the objective, with no rules, no guidance, and no time limit. Confronted by a Correction Entity created to eliminate those deemed incompatible, Kael is forced to run, adapt, and face the reality that the world is actively trying to erase him. As the entity closes in, something within Kael begins to change, hinting that he may not be as incompatible as the system believes.

Betrayal is common. Exploitation is organized. Murder is routine and often meaningless. Kindness exists, but it is rare, conditional, and frequently punished. Power is not granted for virtue, but taken through endurance, compromise, and loss. Cultivation is not salvation. It is hierarchy. Beasts consume. Sects refine. Empires calculate. Kindness is a liability unless remembered, and morality does not protect the weak. There are many paths here—orthodox, forbidden, corrupted, ascetic. None are clean. Every path exacts a price, and those who cannot pay are removed quietly. Through Ash and Silence records survival in a system that rewards those who endure longer than others and forgets those who do not. This novel is written for mature readers. If you are looking for righteousness, comfort, or moral certainty, do not read further.

Webnovel Power Stone Ranking Results as of February 8, 2026! TOP 76! I’ll release one additional chapter tomorrow. Thank you for voting, dear readers! Please vote for this novel again this week for more bonus chapters! Have a great day and stay safe, everyone! ^_^ WebNovel Spirity Awards 2026 First Entry Book Link: https://www.webnovel.com/book/34709131300072805 W E B N O V E L webnovel.com its about a man who just wants to teach students and disciples and yet inexplicably lots of goddesses and fairies and beautiful maidens enter his life in the most unexpected fashion. ^_^ Update Schedule Daily Updates: One chapter per day Power Stone Ranking Goals Top 100: Additional 1 chapter (release weekend) Top 50: Additional 2 chapters (release weekend) Top 25: Additional 3 chapters (release weekend) Top 10: Additional 4 chapters (release weekend) Top 1: Additional 5 chapters (release weekend) Please note that any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, real world events, or locales is purely coincidental and unintentional. The characters, places, and incidents portrayed in this work of fiction are products of the author's imagination. Discord: https://discord.gg/mXMRjzF I used AI-generated images for my characters. If any of them resemble known female characters from anime or fiction, please contact me privately on Discord and I'll replace said images. No copyright infringement is intended. Thank you!

Have u ever imagined an Isekai without an overpowered MC, plot armor mc, or OP powers, Redeemed by the fall- starts off with two Guys (Wally and Chris) who differ in every aspect, we have the rich, ruthless, spoilt brat, and the poor, caring, emotional student, what happens when they both get transmigrated to another world, with thier roles reversed? the rich becomes poor and the poor becomes rich, not to mention cultivation as a power system, not solo leveling type shit,but something you've never seen before. you've never seen a plot like this ever, well,until now, Good luck,you won't regret it

Embark on a joyous adventure in a fantasy world! With a heart burning with passion and determination that knows no bounds! Now is the time to raise our spirits, defend truth, and vanquish evil!! [ ERROR!!! ] [ ERROR!!! ] [ ERROR!!! ] Sighs~ "..." "...There are no heroes, no chosen destinies, and no divine powers here. This is just a tedious journey of a being with fragmented memories and ambiguous motives... Or perhaps due to intricate human complexity...? Well, Reality is indeed filled with perplexing paradoxes... Haha... Seriously though, this world is quite peaceful... Maybe." --- EXTRA GENRE: Character Study, Drama, Science Fantasy, Moral Ambiguity, Existential Fiction

Lucian Oakheart is a man caught between two worlds. In one, he remembers soaring glass towers and the metallic roar of machines. In the other, he is the fragile youngest son of a noble house in the steampunk empire of Alveris, where "peace" is a warm loaf of bread and "stars" are hopes stitched into silence. But Lucian's rebirth is far from a fairy tale. Beneath the veneer of candlelit halls and his siblings’ fierce protection, a darkness is coiling. While his family sees a recovering boy with a mischievous smile, Lucian sees the truth: a formless shadow clinging to his doctor, and a gnawing hunger in his own chest that no food can satisfy. Labeled a "Cursed One" by whispers in the dark, Lucian must navigate a world of steam and secrets. With a knife hidden beneath his pillow and a soul that is slowly awakening to a terrifying power, he must discover the secret of the Inkless Codex before the shadows he sees decide to stop watching and start feeding.

‎[Warning: This story contains extreme sex scenes of different genders, violence, gore, sexual violence, and dark themes similar to Berserk and Hellsing. It is not suitable for most readers. Proceed only if you are comfortable with very heavy content.] ‎ ‎After the Tournament of Power ended, Android 17 stood before the Super Dragon Balls and made his selfless wish: to restore all the erased universes. The dragon granted it without hesitation. ‎ ‎But no one knew that buried deep inside the wish, hidden in the smallest crack of reality, was a name no one had spoken in billions of years. ‎ ‎Kuma. ‎ ‎The first child of the Dragon God Zalama. ‎The older brother of the Grand Priest. ‎The original being of darkness. ‎ ‎When the light of the wish touched the void, Kuma opened his eyes for the first time since his imprisonment. He was taller than his younger brother—towering, beautiful, and terrible. Black wings made of living shadow spread from his back. His skin was black like coal on bone, and his eyes burned with the cold fire of a dying star. ‎ ‎The moment he returned, the dark energy sealed inside him for eons exploded outward. It was strong enough to erase the entire multiverse in a single breath. ‎ ‎The Grand Priest felt his brother awaken. He appeared instantly, staff in hand, face calm but sad. ‎ ‎“Kuma,” he said softly. “You should not have come back.” ‎ ‎Kuma only smiled. ‎ ‎Then he reached out, grabbed his younger brother by the throat, and crushed the Grand Priest’s head like a ripe fruit. Golden blood and silver halo fragments rained across the sacred world of the gods. ‎ ‎With the Grand Priest dead, the balance broke. The chains that held the ancient evils snapped. Creatures far older and crueler than Demons, Angels, or Gods poured into every universe like a black flood. ‎ ‎The slaughter began. ‎ ‎Beerus was torn in half by a single claw. ‎Whis had his spine ripped out and used as a whip against the other Angels. ‎Belmod, Quitela, Sidra— The god's of Destruction were hunted down and butchered. Their bodies were hung from the ruins of their own planets like trophies. ‎ ‎On Earth, the Z Fighters made their final stand. ‎ ‎Gohan died shielding Pan from a monster that wore the skins of dead Kaioshin. ‎Piccolo’s arms were pulled off and his heart eaten while he still screamed. ‎Krillin’s head was crushed under a boot. ‎Vegeta fought until his final explosion took a thousand enemies with him—but it wasn’t enough. ‎Bulma was dragged away screaming by laughing shadow-beasts and was never seen alive again. ‎ ‎Chi-Chi and Goten were violated in front of Goku by creatures that fed on despair, then erased so completely that even their souls ceased to exist. ‎ ‎Goku himself was broken, beaten, bleeding. He watched everything he loved die or worse. ‎ ‎At the end, even Grand Zeno tried to fix it. The little Omni-King appeared with tears on his face, hands glowing, ready to erase the entire timeline and start over. ‎ ‎But Kuma was faster. ‎ ‎He murdered Zeno’s two royal guards in a spray of blood and bone. Then he forced the child-god to his knees, after a brutal battle, that lasted for weeks. With a cruel smile, Kuma made a wish on the Super Dragon Balls that still floated obediently in the void: ‎ ‎“Seal Zeno forever beneath my throne. Let him watch everything burn, unable to lift a finger.” ‎ ‎Super Shenron’s eyes flashed. Chains of black fire wrapped around Zeno and dragged him screaming into an endless crystal prison deep under Kuma’s newly built palace of screaming souls. ‎ ‎Darkness swallowed the multiverse. ‎ ‎The few survivors—broken warriors, terrified mortals, hiding gods—crawled into cracks between dimensions, praying the shadows would not find them. ‎ ‎Most of the dead were thrown into a new, deeper Hell where demons far worse than anything in King Yama’s domain waited with hungry smiles. ‎ ‎Others were simply erased forever, as if they had never been born at all. ‎

In the heavens, where the Divinity resides, there exists the records of life and death. After the fall of the Gryghori onto the earth, the land of man is corrupted. Abominable creatures never before seen, born of the consummation of heavenly and earthly beings are spread across the lands to further corrupt the world. A thousand millennia later, humanity has created civilization once again, based on the knowledge left behind by these Fallen Angels. However, in this new civilization, Man is not alone. Nero is thrown into a world infested with demons, the souls of the dead Nephilim, and abominations of all shapes and horrors, when he stumbles across the very eye of the Divine. A story that preludes an apocalypse and the existence of slumbering evil that threatens to envelop the earth begins. This isn't a story of fulfillment or triumph. These are the very Records of the beginning of the end. Welcome— To the Land of the Abominations. *** Magic Castle: 10 extra chapters Anything beyond that is 20 extra chapters. Discord: https://discord.gg/gxGUKu26aV

In a world where the sky remembers every sin ever committed beneath it, peace is nothing more than a fragile lie. Kazuka lives in the quiet mountain village of Arashima, a place untouched by war and forgotten by history. Like many boys his age, he dreams of adventure but expects a life no greater than the one his parents lived before him. That illusion shatters the night a creature born from a broken realm descends from the heavens and turns his home into ashes. Dragged into forces far beyond his understanding, Kazuka awakens a power long thought erased—a legacy bound to ancient pacts, shattered worlds, and a truth the world buried out of fear. Marked as a bearer of something both coveted and cursed, he becomes a target for factions that rule from the shadows: empires built on blood, hunters sworn to erase his kind, and beings that should not exist in the waking world. Forced to flee, Kazuka begins a journey across dangerous lands where survival is never guaranteed and strength is earned through pain. Each battle pushes him closer to the truth of who he is—and further from the boy he once was. Along the way, allies with hidden motives and enemies with twisted convictions blur the line between salvation and destruction. But power alone will not save him. As ancient seals weaken and the sky begins to fracture once more, Kazuka must confront the question no legend dares to answer: is he meant to stop the coming collapse… or is he the key to its completion? In a world where fate is written in blood and memory, Kazuka is a tale of loss, growth, and defiance—an epic fantasy adventure where every step forward risks awakening the end of everything.

Reincarnation in a game as the Main Antagonist. It could be a novel itself, but that was what I dragged myself into. In the famous and successful game [Princess And Dragon] As if my life wasn't shitty enough, a bastard brought me in that hardcore violent Dating Sim Game and in the body of the worst villain and [Major Antagonist Edward Falkrona] If I want to survive, I have to become strong. If I want to be strong, I have to join the Academy and by joining the Academy, I will meet these guys... Yeah, I'm obviously speaking about the Protagonist, the Main Heroines, the Villainess and all the villains. Am I destined to watch that protagonist build his harem in front of me?! =========== For the illustrations and questions: https://discord.gg/47PvntgB3K *English is not my native language so please understand some of my mistakes. Don't hesitate to correct me, if you want!

"I was never truly happy being a ninja." Scarlet Yellow Carp was once known as the greatest maker of cursed tools. Now, people called him the greatest puppeteer. When he spoke, there was no pride in his voice only honesty. He liked learning different techniques. Ninjutsu included. But liking something didn't mean he wanted to devote his life to it. Being a ninja was simply not who he was. "That's all there is to it," he said. "The puppets, the forbidden techniques… they're just things I enjoy working on. I never made them to harm anyone." The so-called Mecha God showed this clearly. Its structure was based on puppetry, yes but its power system, driven by cursed energy reactions, felt more natural to him. It matched the way he thought. Traditional puppets needed extra equipment and complicated upgrades. This one didn't. As for his habits? He didn't see them as anything special. Whenever he faced a problem, he simply sat down, did the calculations, and found a solution. WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS R@PE, T0RTURE, ETC. PLEASE READ IT WITH THESE WARNINGS IN MIND. Please don't forget to leave feedback on the book. If the book reaches 25 Power Stones within 10 hours, I will release 10 chapters at once."

Author: 大卫马丁内斯 Original Name: 我不是英桀 ________________________________________ Introduction Tells the story of the protagonist, Lin, from his student days chatting and laughing with Kevin Kaslana, to joining the Moth of the Flame to fight for humanity. He goes from being a small soldier to a human hero, making people sigh at the great power hidden within a tiny Moth of the Flame. It's the story of him piloting a Titan, slaying a Herrscher, gathering a harem, becoming one of the Flame-Chasers, and reaching the pinnacle of his life... “……” “How is the novel I wrote?” The pink-haired girl smiled sweetly and asked the helmeted man who was holding the novel. “Boring.” Dropping this cold remark, he returned the novel to the girl and turned to leave. The novel’s dramatic plot was as lovely as the smile of its creator. But he was not the protagonist of the novel. He was neither a hero of humanity nor one of the Flame-Chasers, the MANTISes of the Moth of the Flame. The first failed experiment of a MANTIS, a cold weapon against the Honkai, the sole user of the Key of Blankness... There were many names for him, but he didn't care. He was just a soldier, standing in the torrent of the Honkai and the times, a soldier who endured hardship and battle. He was the person furthest from 'goodness.'

There are secrets hidden in places unreachable by humans. The boundary between the world we know and something deeper and darker, deeper and more enigmatic. Behind the whispers of the night wind and the shadows that are never clearly shaped, there is an unfinished story. A mystery waiting to be discovered. However, not everyone who wants to find the answer will find it. What is really hidden behind that boundary? And if you find it, will you dare to enter it?

The Mortal Realms were drowning in a sea of tranquility. Commoners were lost in their mundane routines, and the cities bustled with life as they always had. Cultivators remained secluded, obsessed with breaking through their realms, believing the world was at peace... until It arrived. Black clouds suddenly choked the sky, yet strangely, they radiated a light more beautiful than any star. "Incredible! In my thousands of years of cultivation, I have never witnessed such a phenomenon!" an ancient cultivator shouted, his eyes wide with awe. But the awe soon turned to horror. The clouds grew thicker. Darkness—absolute, suffocating darkness—began to swallow the world. The bustling cities descended into a chaotic frenzy as the light died. In the heart of the void, a youth stirred from his slumber. He opened his eyes, a cold glint reflecting the dying world. "Oh? The Great Heavens are so generous as to come and greet this humble servant personally?" A chilling, maniacal smirk carved its way onto his face. "You shameless old fossil... Good! Excellent! Now, answer me, you pathetic piece of trash..." "WHICH OF YOU INSECTS SHALL I CRUSH FIRST? YOUR CREATIONS... OR YOU?" Oh? No answer? “How interesting...”

John Niagobert was reincarnated at the moment he drowned in the cold, rocky river. When he opened his eyes, he found himself inside the world of the novel he had once loved—a story he had read countless times—but now it was no longer just fiction. Survival here was nearly impossible. He knew almost nothing about the WEST or William Vixxon, for the author had given little backstory or information. Now, he found himself in an almost-collapsing house, inhabiting the body of WILLIAM VIXXON. All he had gained in this strange new life was a useless system and a weak regression ability—tools and items far too fragile to rely on. And yet, he had to find a way to survive, escape, and reach the Royal Academy—the only place where he might stand a chance of staying alive.

[Having accidentally flirted with a legendary powerhouse, she desperately asked for help on the Internet.]After being betrayed by a scumbag and her elder sister, Catherine swore to become the shameless couple’s aunt! With that, she took an interest in her ex-boyfriend’s uncle.Little did she realize that he was wealthier and more handsome than her ex-boyfriend. From then on, she became a romantic wife to her ex-boyfriend’s uncle and always flirted with him.Although the man would give her the cold shoulder, she did not mind as long as she was able to retain her identity as her ex-boyfriend’s aunt.One day, Catherine suddenly realized that she was flirting with the wrong person!The man who she had been going all out to flirt with was not even the scumbag’s uncle!Catherine went mad. “I’m so done. I want to get a divorce!”Shaun was at a loss for words.What an irresponsible woman she was!If she wanted to get a divorce, then she could just dream on!

A scientist whose only goal in life is to create a better future for 'humanity' gets betrayed and silenced. On the very day when his inventions could have changed the world, he’s silenced for eternity. But will he stop pursuing ‘The Path Of Wisdom’ just because of that? No, a person only dies when he stops dreaming, when his ideas and ambitions are forgotten by the world. A new ‘Path’ has opened for him once again; will he be able to walk on this new ‘Pathway’ to the very end this time? Let’s find out… (NO-HAREM, SCHEMER MC, TACTICS, AND STRATEGY!) ... *The book cover and character art are AI generated.*

A man who gets into the Webtoon comic he reads and becomes the most feared S rank Villain, but actually he is a loser??

Author’s Note! This story blends grand, intense battles with carefully chosen colors that reflect each character’s nature and themes. It unfolds within the refined atmosphere of a grand opera house, where waltzes, performances, and radiant spectacles are not just scenery, but core elements of the narrative. Through music, motion, and light, beauty and conflict exist side by side, balancing emotion with formality. Auxiliary Notice! For deeper character insight and additional world context, readers are encouraged to read the Auxiliary Chapters. Reading Style & Pacing! While the overall story progresses quickly, combat sequences are intentionally extended. These battles focus on movement, shifting power, and visual storytelling rather than heavy dialogue. Fights are written to feel cinematic, tense, and immersive, prioritizing atmosphere and action over exposition. I will do my best to keep every chapter engaging without slowing the narrative. A Note to the Reader If you enjoy: Ancient lore, Structured magic systems, Action-driven storytelling, Expansive cosmology, Multinational settings, Bold- color-focused imagery, and Long, visually rich battles, -then this story may be for you. Please read the synopsis below before diving in. Sankyuu! World Notes! Hunters - Hunters are wielders of the ancient Armament Arts- historic weapons forged through faith, discipline, and coexistence with spirits. These Arts allow Hunters to channel Natural Energy, granting power, precision, and spiritual authority in combat against Deviants. Note: Not everyone can become a Hunter. Inheriting an Armament Art and wielding Natural Energy is extremely rare. Deviants - Deviants are entities that consume and illuminate Dark Energy. They prey upon Natural Energy, the force that sustains life and balance across the world. Ancient Eyes - Ancient Eyes are old deities who have existed for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years. They were created to uphold balance and wield immense authority. At least, that was their intended purpose. Now, they are regarded as feared folklore beings, who rule vast domains across the globe. Synopsis! Yukie Saku, the Ancient Eye of Snow and Cold, has been stripped of much of her power. After witnessing signs of an approaching catastrophe, she arrives at the Grand Opera House seeking answers and assistance. There, she meets Makoto Shirogane, the polite yet unreadable director of the opera house, descended from a once-great samurai house. To most, he appears formal and composed. That impression is far from the truth. Makoto is a Hunter of Deviants, over two centuries old, whose influence runs far deeper than anyone expects. When Yukie warns him of a looming force that devours Natural Energy and threatens entire lands, Makoto agrees to intervene- on one condition. Yukie must assist him with the growing threat surrounding the Grand Opera House itself. Stripped of her former power and sight, the goddess must rely on unfamiliar and improvised ways of wielding what power remains, forging fragile alliances while honoring the contract she has bound herself to. Thus, an uneasy partnership forms: an ancient deity seeking aid from a mortal she cannot fully understand, and a man of strict formalism bound by a divine contract. Their path leads into political intrigue, civilization-scale organizations that quietly support the world, and escalating supernatural conflicts, where power is proven through action, not words. Kiss X Reaper A story of old gods, long lives, and the cost of power. Spirity Awards Notice! Kiss X Reaper is participating in the Webnovel Spirity Awards. Thank you for your support.

What's the book about? It is about Demonic Cultivation!, If you cannot handle it, Please don't read it. Synopsis: When Song Wen killed the frail beggar who fought him over food and consumed his blood and soul, every cell in his body leaped with excitement. His spirit was exhilarated, and he realized then that his life would henceforth be filled with slaughter. For survival, for longevity, he would spare no effort, even if it meant creating mountains of corpses and seas of blood. --- BTW if you want to support me and read ahead by at least 50+ chapters, then join me on P.a.tr30n... the link is mentioned in the book cover image. Every chapter includes how far ahead we are on P-a-t-r-e-o-n so do check it out...