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Defying Destiny: Chronicles of Civilization

Lucas had loving parents, childhood friends, and innocent ambitions to one day become a powerful Cultivator define his life. In other words, he was an ordinary boy destined to not leave much of a mark on the world; that is, until a cross-universe accident befalls him on his 9th birthday. Struck by the dying Soul of a man from 28th century Earth, Lucas should have died, but fate apparently had other plans for him. After he awakens, Lucas discovers he possesses memories of a world where science dominates and cultivation is nothing more than fantasy. Rather than dismissing these new memories which seem incompatible with his lived reality, Lucas decides to take advantage of them, aiming to blend the best of both worlds to build a better life for both himself and his loved ones. Unfortunately, this new knowledge is vague, shrouded in a fog that can only be lifted by advancing his strength; hardly an easy task for a countryside boy living on the outskirts of civilization. Even if he does gain access to this knowledge, Lucas still has to find a way to transform it into reality, a slow an arduous process that will require enormous amounts of time, resources, and help from those around him. Lucas doesn’t falter in the face of these challenges and is determined to realize his dreams of establishing a technologically advanced cultivation civilization, but the more progress he makes, and the higher he rises up, the more dangers he encounters, and the more covetous eyes set their sights on what he is trying to build. Will Lucas succeed in changing his destiny, and the destiny of his world, or will destiny consign him to the forgotten annals of history? Only time will tell… ~~~~~~~~ Author notes: First book! Please be kind and give it a chance! 10 ~ 11 chs/wk. Yes harem; most girls won't be part of it. Additional tags: No-System, No-Cheats, Eastern Cultivation, Slow Romance
Pewpewlasergun · 49.3k Views

Building World Peace with My Bloodthirsty Demon Army

Welcome to planet Talvaris, your generic isekai world filled with magic, dragons, and voluptuous female elves who look like they escaped from an illustrators search history. Everything here is as beautiful as the goddess Celes envision it, if you just ignore the slavery and racism on the corner. Unfortunately, maintaining this picturesque fantasy realm costs divine power. Luckily for the goddess, divine power can be charged by the Talvarians' prayer. And nothing beats the high-quality prayer of a Talvarian during the act of killing or being killed. That’s why the occasional demon invasions are needed, oh and the OP otherworlder hero is also needed to tone down the invasion. Nobody wants the sweet Talvarians to get wiped out, right? But this time the celestial HR department makes a mistake. Alex Solomon is not a teenager, not handsome, and definitely not a Japanese. He is just a regular pot belly millennials who spend most of his time looking at the screen every day, just like the one who reading this now. Totally doesn't meet the goddess's standards. Hence, the beautiful but angry goddess cursed Alex Solomon to become an orc and banish him to the Demon Kingdom with nothing but a ability to access Earth internet. Stuck among demons, Alex Solomon decide if the goddess wants him to be a monster, he’ll be the worst kind possible – a monster with ideas. Armed with memes, wikipedia articles, and misquoted great thinker, he and the demon army set out on a quest for revenge by doing the most disruptive thing that have been proven on earth: Building world peace, freedom, and democracy across Talvaris. One Tomahawk missile at a time. New Chapter every Tuesday & Friday For more chapters, you can check at RR (50+ chapters) For waaay more chapters, you can check and support my patreon (60+ chapters) at patreon.com/Bimbanana
Sonny_Laksamana · 48.1k Views

The Hunted Regressor: My Heretic Saint System

Runes are the source of all power in the world, but for Ignotus, they were a death sentence. A mercenary, assassin, and leader of the desperate, he'd spent more than ten years running from a Fate forged by sheer, abysmal luck. But when the hunt finally ended, the unhinged Stranger did the impossible: He traded his life to maim the realm's three absolute rulers, leaving scars that even the Gods couldn't heal. Infuriated by the humiliation, Hora, the Queen of Time, cast an ancient spell to reverse the clock and erase his final strike. ...But her arrogance became his salvation. Ignotus regressed to the day of his Ascension, the very day he received his first Rune. This time, he wouldn't play by the rules. While others beg for Primary Elements like Fire or Water, he deliberately chooses the Element the realm deems the weakest of all, knowing its true, terrifying potential. Armed with the [Heretic Saint System], a set of Irregular Soul Glyphs, and knowledge of the realm's war-ridden future, Ignotus is done running. He will leave the family that abandoned him to forge a new Path—one that leads his own House into the Heavens, all to rewrite his Fated ending! But... Ding! That would've been too easy. — {HERETIC DETECTED!} [Nex, of House Death, has sensed the Soul that escaped his scythe.] [Hora, of House Time, has seen the stain left on her clock.] [???, of House Light, has witnessed the birth of a Twisted Light.] [YOU ARE BEING HUNTED.] — The hunt has resumed... an unending game of cat and mouse. Would Ignotus survive this time? Or rather... Would they be able to stop him? — {Author Of Misunderstood Villain} {Alternative Title: Father Of Luck & Calamity} [Status] {Volume One, Break The World: Completed} {Volume Two, House Of Strangers: Completed} {Volume Three, Demons Are Coming: Ongoing} [Disclaimer] - MC's powers are very unique. - MC gains many interesting Soul Glyphs. - Fast initial progression for MC and his Cohort. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bGGfgMfu48
GoldenStache · 114.1k Views

Building a scientific empire in another world

Female Protagonist | No Romance --------- Feared across star systems and revered within her own borders, Empress Sahiti Vermal ruled an intergalactic empire that spanned thousands of worlds. Under her command, civilizations advanced centuries in mere decades. Her fleets did not simply conquer — they reorganized, industrialized, and stabilized entire sectors of the galaxy. She was called merciful by her citizens. She was called ruthless by her enemies. Both were correct. Sahiti did not wage war for cruelty or glory. She believed in order. In progress. In unity enforced before chaos could bloom. Entire planetary coalitions fell before her strategies, not because she was reckless — but because she was always ten steps ahead. But even an empress who commands galaxies cannot command her own heart. At the height of her reign, her body began to fail. A sudden cardiac collapse after 48 years of her coronation left her weakened, her once unshakable presence confined to chambers of steel and starlight. Sensing vulnerability, factions within the empire ignited a rebellion, believing the Lioness of the Stars had finally grown frail. They were wrong. Even in a dying body, Sahiti Vermal was still the architect of war. She rose from her chamber one final time. In a campaign that would be whispered in terror for centuries, she shattered fleets, crushed insurrectionist strongholds, and reduced entire rebel armadas to drifting debris. Millions fell beneath the weight of her final strategies. The rebellion did not win. But neither did she. Standing upon the fractured bridge of her flagship, with the fires of a silenced uprising burning across the void, her heart finally gave out. The empress died on her feet. Her empire survived. when her fleet subjugated the rebels And the galaxy believed that was the end of Sahiti Vermal. It wasn’t. She opened her eyes beneath an ancient tree, surrounded not by stars and steel, but by wind, soil, and leaves. No fleets. No throne. No empire. Only a quiet forest in a world ruled by swords and magic. ********
Panky_bom · 2k Views

My Micro-Grid Empire: Starting from the Slums

Arjun Verma was a Level 1 Wireman. Then he died. In the chaotic, rusty underbelly of India’s infrastructure, "Jugaad" (improvisation) is King and Safety is a joke. Arjun was just another invisible laborer following orders—until a 440-Volt shock stopped his heart. He didn't wake up in heaven. He woke up with a Blue Interface floating in his vision. [SYSTEM INITIALIZED: THE ENGINEER] [OBJECTIVE: REWIRE THE NATION] Now, Arjun sees the world differently. Where others see a flickering light, he sees a Harmonic Distortion. Where others see a leaking pipe, he sees a fluid dynamics equation. Where others see a corrupt builder, he sees a Financial Liability. Armed with the [Electric Eye], [Blueprint Creation], and the absolute authority of "The Code" (Engineering Standards), Arjun declares war on the incompetence that plagues the system. But he cannot build a nation alone. He recruits a party of misfits: * Zoya Khan (The Auditor): A lawyer who weaponizes the Electricity Act and Tax Code to bankrupt corrupt contractors. * Bhairav Singh (The Titan): A heavy mechanic who solves problems that physics cannot—usually with a 36-inch wrench. Together, they form "Bharat Nirman" (India Construction). From fixing a tripped breaker in a luxury high-rise to fighting the Water Tanker Mafia in the slums; from converting sewage into Biogas Gold to turning a dying river into a Smart Grid—Arjun is climbing the ladder. His enemies? The Land Mafia, the Inverter Lobby, corrupt bureaucrats, and the Old Grid itself. They have money, muscle, and politics. Arjun has the System. And in this game, Physics always wins. Current Arc Status: * Book 1: The Current (Completed) - Origin & Team Building. * Book 2: The Grid (Completed) - Water Mafia & Smart Sensors. * Book 3: The Waste (Completed) - Sewage-to-Energy & High-Rise Retrofit. * Book 4: The Slum (In Progress) - Decentralized Solar & The War against Monopolies. I. Ownership of Work Copyright © 2026 by Mr_Pro All rights reserved. This work, including the characters, plot, setting, and original concepts such as "The Hybrid Model," is the sole property of the Author. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author. II. Fictional Story Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. Characters & Names: All characters, including Arjun Verma, Zoya Khan, and Seth Vicky Malhotra, are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real-life political/business figures is purely coincidental. Organizations: "Bharat Nirman Sahakari Samiti" and all other entities mentioned are fictional and used for narrative purposes only. III. Technical & Safety Warning [HIGH VOLTAGE ADVISORY] This novel contains detailed descriptions of electrical engineering, industrial repairs, and safety protocols (such as Arc Flash mitigation and ELCB bypassing). For Entertainment Only: The technical maneuvers described are for storytelling purposes. Do Not Attempt: Under no circumstances should a reader attempt to replicate the electrical work shown in this book. Dealing with live electricity is life-threatening and should only be performed by licensed professionals. The author is not responsible for any injury or damages resulting from the misuse of information in this story. IV. AI Disclosure This novel is a "Human-AI Collaborative" work. The core concepts, plot architecture, character development, and final creative decisions are the work of the Human Author, utilizing AI as a tool for drafting and technical refinement. V. Support the Creator If you are reading this on a site other than Webnovel, you are reading a pirated version. Please support the author by reading on the official platform to ensure the story continues.
Mr_Pro · 17.1k Views