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In a world where psychic power determines destiny, every person undergoes an initiation ceremony at eighteen. Talent rank decides everything. When Zhao Mu awakens the lowest possible E-rank talent, the verdict is immediate: Hopeless. A wasted future. His ability—[Demon Clown]—is mocked as useless. After all, without spiritual talent, how far could skill training really go? But what no one realizes is this: [Demon Clown] doesn’t just increase skill proficiency— it increases everything. And it has no limit. Breathing becomes cultivation. Walking turns into movement techniques. Sleeping evolves into profound enlightenment. Breathing → Turtle Breathing → Supreme Exhalation Art Walking → Light Steps → Swift Phantom Movement Sleeping → Deep Sleep → Zhuangzi’s Butterfly Dream No matter how ordinary the action, once activated, proficiency grows endlessly. While others chase rare abilities and high-rank talents, Zhao Mu quietly trains the basics—until those basics evolve into god-level techniques. By the time the world realizes the truth, the so-called “E-rank trash” has already surpassed them all. This is the story of a man who proves that the strongest talent is the one that never stops improving.

"Uzumaki Naruto, are you willing to be a bootlicker, the last one in the pack, and endure everyone’s cold stares? Do you want to know the true meaning of hard work? Do you want to achieve your dream of becoming Hokage and be recognized by everyone as soon as possible? [The System to Become Hokage is officially loaded. The training schedule is as follows—] Physical Training: Just a little more effort than Rock Lee. Ninjutsu Training: 1000 Clone Techniques, 1000 Transformation Techniques, 1000 Substitution Techniques. Chakra Training: Chakra refinement for no less than twelve hours a day. Theoretical Knowledge Training: Immersive study of mathematics, physics, chemistry, history, and other subjects—two hours each. [Failure to complete the schedule will result in a baptism of Lightning Release from the system…]" Naruto: "…Do you really mean this baptism?!" System: "Uzumaki Naruto! If you won’t push yourself, what kind of Hokage do you expect to be?!"

Ryusuke Higo is just an ordinary boy. Not too handsome, but not too ugly. Not too smart, yet not too stupid. He is what people say is the perfect NPC. However, he has a deep secret that nobody knows. He can see the future. Not too far, of course. Just three to five seconds to the future. It looks like a useless ability, right? Cannot be used to predict anything that can be changed, and cannot be used to help him make money or improve his life. Even Higo himself has thought that way for such a long time. However, one small accident on the football pitch changes everything. By then, he finally realizes the best way to utilize his clairvoyance. To become a goalkeeper! Will he be able to thrive further? Conquer Japan? And what about the world? Follow the story of Higo, the ordinary boy who yearns to become a legend, rising from a novice to become a legend!

THE GAME OF ASCENSION (Phase I — The Pikra War) The world was never ruled by kings. It was ruled by players. Two figures move civilizations like pieces on a cosmic chessboard: The Misunderstood Revolutionary. The Exiled Prodigy. And humanity is caught between them. What begins through the eyes of an ordinary side character slowly unfolds into a war spanning factions, dimensions, forgotten histories, and godlike beings known as the Asuras — ancient enemies of the Devas who once shook existence itself. At the center of it all stands one monster among men: Kae The man called the smartest human alive. The Seventh Asura Community Ruler. The greatest disciple of the legendary Gomo Taka. A being so terrifyingly gifted that he was considered worthy of leading the Immortalus Society at the age of fifty — a position even prodigies spend centuries chasing. But genius alone does not create monsters. Kae controls civilizations from the shadows, raising kingdoms and destroying nations for a single purpose: To ensure he always has enough pawns. To some, he is a savior. To others, the greatest threat in history. And the worst part? He might actually be right. As wars intensify and truths begin collapsing, one realization becomes unavoidable: The Pikra War was never the end. It was merely the opening move. --- What to Expect Multiple protagonists and shifting POVs Psychological warfare and political manipulation Cosmic power systems and ancient factions Morally grey characters Mastermind vs mastermind conflicts Large-scale wars and strategic battles Long-term mysteries and foreshadowing Villains who feel terrifyingly human --- In this game, there are no heroes. Only players. And pieces waiting to realize they were never free. ---

In the Crimson Valley, where mountains burn red and cultivators carve their place in the world through blade and Qi, a sixteen-year-old boy named Yan Mo arrives at the Azure Sword Sect with no ambition for power, status, or immortality. He wants one thing: a good fight. Having outgrown every cousin, brother, and beast in his home village, Yan Mo joins the sect as an outer disciple, hungry for stronger opponents. He has no formal technique, only instinct and an unbreakable love of battle. What he also has, though he doesn't yet understand it, is a once-in-a-generation talent: the Dreamscape Arena. In his sleep, Yan Mo can recreate any opponent he has ever witnessed fighting, with terrifying accuracy, and fight them as many times as he wants, in a world where time flows differently, fatigue fades, and resources are limitless. Every battle, even every loss, becomes a lesson carved into him. ___ Old Webnovel Name: The Sword's Chronicle A Cultivation Story Publishing 3x a week, Monday-Wednesday-Friday! Be free to comment, critique, or praise, I'll reply to everything! Also available on Wattpad, Royal Road, and Scribblehub

In the vast and exciting world of Murim, a humble wonderer named Jin ho offers wisdom and kindness to those in need. Though he seeks nothing for himself, his quiet presence a lasting impact on everyone he meets. This is a story of humility, compassion, and the quiet power of a life well-lived This was my first book I hope it was not too terrible, I forgot about it for a little while but I finished it hope u enjoyed it and hope to see u next time with my next release.

NG 100 (New Generation) where the world is overpopulated and they created 7 large space colonies named after planets in the solar system other than Earth and have a government system in the form of a kingdom. But everything changed when the supply of daily necessities for the space colonies and wanted to ask for help from the Earth but the Earth Federation refused because later the supply on Earth would also run out but because of that, the colony kingdoms declared war on Earth by creating a large humanoid weapon named Mobile Suit codename Pioneer to Earth and colonized the Earth's soldiers and territories. But there were two genius scientists who did not like their creations being used as weapons and then fled from the colony to Earth while carrying data for the creation of the strongest Mobile Suit to stop the colonial kingdom and named the Color Knight project written with the codename (Gundam). i write on RoyalRoad.com too with the same writing, same story, and doesn't change at all.

"Desperation made him marry his cold boss!" --- By day, Adrian Cole is nothing more than a quiet shadow in the glittering empire of Alexander Devereux—the billionaire CEO whose power stretches across cities. As his secretary, Adrian fetches coffee, files documents, and hides his forbidden desire behind lowered lashes, knowing that attraction is dangerous when survival is his only priority. But by night, Adrian becomes Adrienne—the mysterious, breathtaking escort whispered about in elite circles. Draped in silk and secrets, Adrienne enchants the city’s most powerful men, earning what Adrian desperately needs to keep his mother alive. Until one night, everything shatters. The client waiting for Adrienne… is none other than Alexander Devereux. What Adrian doesn’t know is that Alexander carries secrets of his own. With his powerful mother demanding he marry to secure the Devereux legacy, Alexander needs a wife—a perfect society bride to silence scandal and fulfill duty. Love is a weakness. A plague. All he needs is a wife. But instead, Alexander finds himself captivated by the one woman who doesn’t exist. To protect his empire, he makes a ruthless offer: Adrienne will become his wife, his public mask, his possession. Now Adrian is caught in a dangerous masquerade. By day, he is the overlooked secretary Alexander barely notices. By night, he is the obsession Alexander cannot release—the false bride Alexander plans to parade before the world. How long can Adrian balance the fragile lies before desire burns through the mask—and Alexander discovers the truth? As deception twists into longing and duty ignites forbidden passion, Adrian may have started this game to survive… but Alexander plays to win.

As they say when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Life didn't just give Naruto lemons, it gave him Son Goku. Under the Saiyan's tutelage, Naruto unlocks power beyond ninja arts and sets his sights on becoming the Strongest Martial Artist across the Multi-verse. --- SI as Naruto Mc will be OP cause even earlier Dragon Ball Fighters could destroy cities easily. It'll be slight AU with Hiruzen being more of a Politician. This will be a crossover fic, where Mc will eventually travel to Dragon Ball-verse --- For supporting us and reading chapters in advance ( upto 30 Chapters) please visit (remove space) https://www.pat reon.com/8Ashes8 your support in whatever form would help us continue dedicating time and effort to this project and future projects. --- My update schedule is every other day except Wednesday --- For those wondering why Fic Image is Carrot behind Naruto, it's because Goku's saiyan name if Kakarot which means Carrot. --- Disclaimers: This work of fiction is based on Naruto universe created by Masashi Kishimoto, it is intellectual property of his all rights reserved. This fanfiction is created for entertainment purposes only. Readers are encouraged to support Official Naruto series. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z and others are created by Akira Toriyama it is intellectual property of his all rights reserved. This fanfiction is created for entertainment purposes only. Readers are encouraged to support Official Dragon Ball series.

[Cultivation] + [Cautious/Steady Development] + [Keywords] + [Longevity] + [Sign-In] + [Fast-Paced] (New book launch! I am not the original author of this book, just translating. The original author is Ai Chi Gan Shao Hong Yu De Lou Ying) Han Xuanji transmigrated to a cultivation world and discovered that everyone in the cultivation realm is extremely competitive. For someone like him with no talent, no resources, and no background cultivation is incredibly difficult. Fortunately, he activated the Sign-In System. As long as he signs in at places filled with Dao resonance, he can receive all kinds of rewards. Signing in in front of the Patriarch’s statue, he obtained the keyword: [Talent of an Immortal]. [Talent of an Immortal]: A term used in the cultivation world to refer to those with top-tier talent. You possess immortal spiritual roots far superior to heavenly spiritual roots. You have full attribute compatibility and are suited to practice any cultivation method. Signing in at the Dao Transmission Stele, he obtained the keyword: [Extraordinary Comprehension]. Signing in at the Pill Refining Hall, he obtained a bottle of supreme-grade pills. Signing in at the Sect’s Treasury, he received a chest of supreme-grade spirit stones. While others bitterly cultivate and clash with demonic cultivators, Han Xuanji slacks off and checks in daily within the sect. All kinds of spiritual pills, divine weapons, and peerless techniques are at his fingertips. In short, Han Xuanji just lies low within the sect. As for going out to explore and adventure? Only fools would do that! P.S.: This is a "cautious cultivation" novel. The protagonist focuses on development and doesn’t act arrogant or slap faces.

Ten years ago, mana descended upon Earth in the form of Gates that opened into other worlds. These Gates contained Magical Beasts of unfathomable strength and power that preyed upon humans and sought the destruction of everything around them. But along with the Gates, humans gained the power of Gifts—super abilities that allowed them to fight back against the monsters and take back their world. Now, the Superhumans with Gifts are tasked with defending the people and ensuring that the Gates, which open all over the world, do not bring about the end of them all. ... Jason Marc was just your regular seventeen-year-old high school student whose father abandoned him ten years ago. He worked two part-time jobs while also helping his mom with her diner to aid with the finances, but he could have never guessed that his entire world would change on the eve of his eighteenth birthday. Now, with more power than any one man should possess and an army at his beck and call, Jason works toward protecting those close to him while finding out the truth behind the emergence of the Gates—and preventing the end of the world. .... Join the Discord and say hello: https://discord.gg/vbEwevtwTU

Some debts do not disappear with death. When someone dies with something unresolved, they do not pass on. They remain. They decay. They become an entity born from the weight of what was left unfinished. Broken promises, hidden guilt, words never spoken… everything takes shape. Yüta never believed in it until the night he saw one of them staring back at him. Dragged into a secret network of hunters who defeat these entities in order to release them, he soon discovers that defeating them is not always the hardest part. Some want to be heard. Others seek revenge. And some believe humanity does not deserve to continue existing. In a world where every death leaves a crack, the question is not how to fight… but who has the right to decide what deserves to rest.

> In a world scarred by loss and shadows, Kaid’s life is bound to Aria, the girl he once comforted on a lonely bench. Years later, their bond blossoms into love—only to be shattered when Aria is torn from him by Elijah, a man consumed by hatred and despair. Now haunted by grief and Aria’s lingering presence, Kaid’s heart burns with vengeance. His golden eyes blaze with fury as he hunts Elijah across a land of ruins and roses, driven deeper into darkness with every step. But with each drop of blood spilled, Kaid drifts closer to becoming the very monster he seeks to destroy. Will Kaid’s quest end in justice, redemption—or ruin? Or will his thirst for vengeance damn both the living and the dead who still cling to him?. this isn't a story about victory but one of lament

"I'm a regressor" Adriel said to his brother after years of contemplation the heavy weight now lifting off his shoulders. He looked at his brother in response he was expecting more of a shock expression instead of a 'Are you done?' Look but this is alright too. "No shit" Racine replied before sipping his drink once more, "Look I don't know how your harem and your goons don't know. Don't care but you didn't exactly hide it well"

"What are you willing to do to achieve something? How serious are you about achieving your goals?" This was the question that Loki and the other people who came to the Four Directions sect to earn their freedom were asked on their first day in the sect. For Loki, this question was easy for him to answer because he was reborn as a slave in this world and had already defied the will of his slave master in order to join the Four Directions sect. He had braved danger and suffering to reach the Four Directions sect. So he knew what it meant to be desperate and was willing to do whatever was required of him to achieve his goal. In the world of the blessed heaven realm, there is no such thing as human rights, and freedom is a luxury that very few people have. It is said that everyone is a slave to someone. The only difference is how strong their master is. So he, just like everyone else, is under the control of someone above them. But he doesn't want to remain a slave forever. He aspires to greatness, immortality, and freedom. He wants to acquire enough power to gain control of his fate. He also wants to rise to the top of the world and be the one to control others. He even wants to gain power and control over death. In order to achieve this, he is willing to do anything. This is his answer to the question of what he is willing to do to achieve his goals. His answer to this question was why he awakened the Fenrir metac. This is a metac that can help him achieve his goals by granting him the ability to find prey, hunt prey, and devour them to strengthen himself. With the Fenrir metac, he will transform from a prey into a predator. He will even have the chance to rise to the top of the food chain and become the strongest predator. That is to be his purpose in life, and with great luck and perseverance, he might achieve it. Golden Tickets/Power Stones: Bonus Chapters 1. 100/500: 1st Bonus Chapter. 2. 200/1,000: 2nd Bonus Chapter. 3. 300/1,500: 3rd Bonus Chapter. 4. 400/2,000: 4th Bonus Chapter. 5. 500/3,000: 5th Bonus Chapter. Discord: https://discord.gg/wA7n2M23Aw

Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, a closed three-year senior high school. Homeless time-traveler Kamio Tatsuya only wanted to spend these three years before adulthood peacefully here, just idling until he turned 18. Yet, why is it that even such a simple wish keeps getting thwarted? Helplessly, for the sake of a stable life, he had no choice but to step up and show a glimpse of his true capabilities. Sakayanagi Arisu: He's incredibly capable. I heard his parents are no longer around. I wonder if he'd be willing to take the Sakayanagi surname. Ichinose Honami: Even giving my all, I couldn't defeat him. Ryuuen Kakeru: I absolutely adore his way of doing things. Teaming up with him was definitely the right choice. Horikita Suzune: Clearly, I was the one who came first...

Next up is—— The venerable master of Hydra, the High Priest of the Purple Sweet Potato Spirit The psychiatrist of The Avengers, and the financial advisor of S.H.I.E.L.D. Batman's dissertation killer, Joker's soulmate The head physician of Arkham Asylum, the professor with all positive reviews from Gotham University A recipient of the Red Flag Medal, a possessor of God's blessings The iron curtain of New York, the breath of fresh air in Gotham The eternally undying Dark Sun—— Schiller Rodriguez! (All titles mentioned above have been rightfully earned within the main text. Any new titles will be added as they arise.) (This isn't a web novel with a system, and the system disappears soon, those who don't like it can skip the first thirty chapters.)

After graduating from college and unsure of where to go, Zhou Wang accidentally activated the "Game of Life" system while playing a video game, turning his life into easy mode from then on. We can't return to the past, but we can always change the way we live. Growing through indulgence, advancing with a carefree spirit. ... Zhou Wang: "This time, I'll only be the winner."

All humans on Blue Star descended to a world without land, where the sky is filled with floating islands. Everyone must choose a profession, start anew here, and strive to survive! Han Xing, who just entered the game, unexpectedly activated the only hidden SSS-level talent, 'Divine-level Artisan.' "Successfully made a blunt wooden stick, Quality - Legend, Feature: Never breaks, with a 100% dizziness effect." "Successfully made a rusty iron sword, Quality - Epic, Feature: Unbreakable, with a 100% tetanus effect."