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Ruinous Love

**WARNING** CONTAINS SCENES OF EXTREME PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AND DISTRESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA● The heavy thud of the bridegroom’s footsteps echoed against the polished floorboards of the veranda. The pungent, sharp scent of wine mingled with the cold night air. Dazed and unsteady, he flung open the carved double doors with the reckless haste of a drunkard and stumbled inside. Hàn Yuè (汉月) sat on the edge of the bed, silent and with her head bowed. Her thin, white nightdress stood out in stark contrast to the darkness of the room, which was illuminated only by the flickering candlelight. Her chest rose and fell rapidly with every breath; she knew this union was no marriage, but a blood pact between two powerful clans. The groom cast a heavy, bleary-eyed gaze over her. He slammed the door shut and leaned against it. Hàn Yuè looked up, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. A cruel sneer played on the man’s lips as he rasped: "I still find it hard to believe that the unattainable daughter of the Lán (嵐) clan has fallen into my hands like this. Well... such was your fate; you had better get used to it. From now on, we are husband and wife, and we have got a long, exciting night ahead of us!" Without a word, Hàn Yuè rose. With a sorrowful expression, her trembling hands reached for the ties of her robe; the soft silk slipped from her shoulders and pooled onto the floor. The groom, his eyes glinting with arrogance, reached to untie his sash when, suddenly… The silence that had engulfed the room was shattered by the horrific sound of splintering wood. The broad blade of a sword pierced through the wooden door with unrestrained violence, passing straight through the groom's spine. The bloodied tip of the blade protruded from his abdomen, stopping directly in front of Hàn Yuè’s terrified eyes. Pinned to the door, the groom’s eyes bulged from their sockets as his body convulsed. A stifled, rattling sound emanated from his throat. Hàn Yuè covered her mouth with trembling hands and staggered back in horror. A moment later, the shadow behind the door pulled the sword out with a swift, ruthless motion. A fountain of blood sprayed from the groom’s mouth, splattering the floorboards and staining the girl’s white skirt. The man’s knees gave way, and he collapsed face-first onto the ground. Hàn Yuè’s long, piercing scream echoed through the cold air of the chamber, whilst dark red droplets of blood had left their mark upon the white silk of her gown. **ABSTRACT** Prince Hēiláng (黑狼), desperately enamoured with the noblewoman Hàn Yuè, finds his path to union thwarted by formidable political constraints. In his quest to claim her, he strikes a perilous bargain—a choice that irrevocably alters the course of their lives and unleashes consequences far more brutal than he had ever conceived.
Pouria_Zarrinpar · 22.2k Views

Immortality Through Array Formations (The Quest for Immortality)

The Dao Court has ruled the world of cultivators for over twenty thousand years. The noble families maintain a strict hierarchy, making life difficult for independent cultivators. At ten years old, Mo Hua, who comes from a background of independent cultivators, struggles with his cultivation journey. This changes when a Dao stele appears in his mind. The stele is damaged and mysterious, but it can enhance spiritual awareness and help understand mystical formations. Mo Hua plans to use this stele to develop a supreme spiritual awareness, learn the secrets of celestial formations, and pursue the ultimate path of immortality. His goal is to change not only his own destiny but also the destiny of all lesser cultivators across the world. The path to greatness starts with the smallest steps, and the journey to immortality is long and challenging. Through dense fog and treacherous terrains, past horrors and chaos, where demons dance wildly, he must plant the seeds of his spiritual quest, survive the deadliest of trials, and prove his worth on every dangerous step… In the grand scheme of heaven, where the universe is the game board and all creatures its pieces, the strategic game of life and death begins, shaping destinies through its intricate moves… Immortality Through Array Formations, Asking About Longevity, Asking for Immortality, The Quest for Immortality, 阵问长生. ... ? Disclaimer This is an AI-assisted translation of the original novel. I personally edit, refine, and polish each chapter to ensure readability and accuracy. Please note: The translation may not be perfect, but I am actively improving it. Constructive feedback is welcome — it helps me make the story better for everyone. Credit for the original story belongs to the original author. Thank you for reading and supporting this project!
Aberto_Tempest · 665.6k Views

Trenchbound:The Great War Across Europa

In the turbulent era of Europa from 1913 to 1920, a devastating world war ignites following the assassination of Great Duke Francis, heir to the Middle Nations of Germano-Hungry—loyal allies of the formidable Great Empire. This spark escalates into a brutal clash, with the Great Empire locked in combat against a coalition of powers: the steadfast Republic of France, the shadowy Transnatia (formerly Romania), the expansive Great United Front of Russia, and the naval-dominant Island Nation of Commonwealth (Britain), as additional nations are pulled into the conflict across the years. "Trenchbound" chronicles the war through shifting perspectives of soldiers on the battlefield, each chapter capturing a unique viewpoint at critical junctures. From the desperate struggles of everyday infantrymen navigating treacherous trenches and mechanized assaults—featuring colossal steam-driven tanks and armored contraptions—to the elite magic divisions, where mages command ethereal flying machines (distinct from conventional aircraft) to soar above the fray. These sorcerers enchant bullets with devastating spells, causing them to explode on impact or unerringly track their targets, turning the odds lethally against ordinary troops and amplifying the chaos of combat. Through these personal narratives, the novel delves into the grim realities of a war where arcane enhancements merge with industrial might, exposing the fragility of life, the bonds of camaraderie, and the shattering consequences of enchanted warfare that reshapes Europa's destiny. This alternate historical epic blends authentic period tensions with limited magical intrigue, painting a vivid portrait of survival amid enchanted peril.
internk1 · 4.7k Views

ETERNAL VILLAIN SYSTEM: I Refuse to Be Redeemed

The cultivation base was intact. It was the lowest tier permitted to a disgraced imperial son — a shallow reservoir, contemptible by court standards, the kind of foundation a merchant family's second child might possess. In the world as designed, it meant nothing. Mao Tian was not written to use it. Mao Tian was written to kneel and die and give Wei Liang his first real reason to believe in justice. The man standing in Mao Tian's body had different plans. He pressed two fingers to the center of his sternum and pulled. The cultivation base responded like a coal catching its first breath of air — slow, reluctant, then hungry. A thread of essence rose through the lower meridians, thin as a wire, hot as shame. Not enough to fight twelve guards. Not enough to break through the gate. But enough for one thing, one precise and necessary thing. The senior executioner recovered his balance and turned. "Restrain him," the man said. His voice had the flat authority of someone who had never been disobeyed. Mao Tian met his eyes. He pushed the thread of essence outward — not as force, not as flame, not as any of the conventional martial expressions a court observer would recognize. He shaped it into pressure, the kind that settles behind the eyes and whispers to the hind-brain that something apex and dangerous has entered the room. It was a technique with no name in the standard cultivation manuals, because no one in this world had invented it yet. Tags: Cultivation| R18 |Imperial Family LitRPG |Isekai |Overpowered| Evolution Action| Villain| Antihero| Harem |System| Political Intrigue| Strategy Empire Building| Yandere
Barnes_san12 · 1.4k Views

Third Life Reincarnation: Finally Born Into a Magical World

Ryan Zhao, a disillusioned young man from Earth, dies and unexpectedly wakes up in the body of Li Wei, a boy considered the biggest waste of the Li Clan. In a world where strength decides everything, he is mocked, bullied, and despised because he can’t cultivate at all. But everything changes when he accidentally slaps a fly to death and activates the God of War System. With instant upgrades, martial skills, and powerful abilities dropping into his hands, Ryan rises from “trash” to a nine-star warrior overnight. He gains mystical skills like the Sky Eye Technique and Three Thousand Flames, allowing him to crush enemies and erase them without a trace. Along the way, he grows closer to Li Xue, a beautiful girl who secretly admires him. When bullies try to humiliate him again, Ryan fights back, this time with overwhelming power. Determined to keep leveling up, he heads into the dangerous Forest of Death to farm monsters all night, unaware that even his father suspects he has gained a great opportunity. This is the story of a transmigrator who ended up in the body of a once-useless boy and turned himself into an unstoppable powerhouse, with a system, confidence, and beauty by his side. * Author's Note: Currently, I have about 366 chapters of raw chapters. Until the chapter count reaches the figure, the Update schedule will be 40-45 chapters per week (120-180 chapters/month) * Do comment and give power stones or golden tickets to support the author. To provide financial support to the author so that he can maintain a high update schedule: patreon.com/snowstar
Snowstar · 130.4k Views

Douluo 2: Tang Sect Legend – Spear of Wind

Wu Xuan transmigrated to the Douluo Continent, awakening a Wind Element Martial Soul and a mutated Soul-Breaking Spear with Spiritual attributes—two top-tier twin Martial Souls. However, the fatal flaw was that Wu Xuan transmigrated to the declining Po Clan ten thousand years later. In this era of dazzling Soul Tools, hidden weapons were like fireflies compared to the moon. After nearly a thousand years of suppression by the Tang Sect's main lineage, three of the four major single-attribute families had perished, and even the once-powerful Po Clan, possessing the top-tier Soul-Breaking Spear, was on the verge of disappearing from the annals of history. Was joining the Tang Sect ten thousand years ago the right or wrong decision? To prevent her child from following in her footsteps, Wu Xuan's mother resolutely left the Tang Sect. Thus, a new chapter began in the history of the Douluo Continent. An era of zero tolerance for evil had begun! Evil Soul Master: What's wrong with being an Evil Soul Master? Should we Evil Soul Masters all die? Wu Xuan: Nonsense! If you don't die, am I the one who dies? Once you're an Evil Soul Master, you'll be an Evil Soul Master for life!! You dare to suck people's blood today, you dare to eat people tomorrow!! I'm too lazy to reason with you, you don't deserve to listen!! Today is your last day to breathe freely!! You can beg me, but I won't let you go!! Xiao Xiao: Wu Xuan, what does this book mean by humility? Wu Xuan: Humility............... (Read 50+ Advanced Chapters At Pat Reon [email protected]/FicToric)
FicToric · 896.3k Views