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※INFO: SCI FI IN CULTIVATION WORLD※ [Genesis Nano-Forge System – Online.] [Host vital signs critical. Neural damage: 87%. Reconstruction protocol initiated.] That body belonged to a dead boy — executed by the very people who were supposed to protect him, killed over a handful of stolen pills and three spirit stones. Discarded. Forgotten. Written off as nothing more than a cautionary tale for other outer disciples who dared to step out of line. What crawled back up from the dirt was something the sect had never seen before. A soldier. A commander. A man who had fought real wars across the stars and watched entire fronts collapse under his decisions. A man with absolutely no patience for arrogant cultivators flying on swords and calling themselves gods. In a world where immortals soared above clouds and sects ruled through blood and inherited power, Chen Yu carried no qi, no lineage, no master's blessing. A dead soldier's mind. A military-grade system built for war. The cold patience to build something from nothing — one step, one weapon, one victory at a time. They threw him away like trash. Big mistake. Because in this world, the cultivators chased heaven. They trained their qi, sharpened their swords, and bowed their heads before those stronger than them — all in desperate pursuit of something they called divinity. Chen Yu had a very different opinion about what divinity deserved. He came here to win. And he intended to keep climbing until there was nothing left above him worth fighting.

He watched Soul Land from beginning to end and died furious. Tired of heroes who preached justice while committing atrocities, of hypocrisy disguised as righteousness, and of a world where no one was ever held accountable, his anger followed him into death. He is a variable. And this time, justice won’t care who the story wants to win.

Elva Porsteinsdòttir was once the shining daughter and pride of the Blackthorn Pack, promised to the Alpha heir and destined to lead beside him the night her wolf awakened. But that ceremony became her ruin. Her wolf never rose. Her mate betrayed and rejected her in front of the entire pack. Stripped of title and cast lower than any omega, she was left to rot in a stone cell while the life she knew moved on without her. Escape seemed impossible until the Moon Goddess offered her one last card: a fated mate. But the man who claims her is King Gunnar Sigurdsson, the iron-fisted Alpha of the rival Ironfang Pack, a warrior who swore off all weakness after losing everything once before. He wants her gone. She refuses to break. What begins as hate and chains twists into raw, dangerous passion. When Elva finally unleashes the ancient secret bloodline power locked inside her, it will either save Gunnar from the prophecy that haunts him or burn both their packs to the ground. ===================== WARNING: 18+ MATURE CONTENT #SLOWBURN #MORALLYGRAYML #SPICY #ANGST

What can you expect from this novel? A vast world is being built, and its secrets will only be revealed as the chapters progress, not from the first chapter or even the hundredth. The power system is diverse and, most importantly, logical, unlike most other novels. Not all ranks will be revealed at the beginning; they will be revealed gradually throughout the chapters. Perhaps the name of the final rank won't be revealed until chapter 1000, maybe? A hero who truly deserves to be called a hero. I won't elaborate further; I'll let you experience him for yourselves and truly appreciate what a hero is like. And most importantly, the younger generation. Whether the hero's friends, villains, or ordinary characters, their growth will never cease. They will rise through the ranks and evolve. The world's resources won't be the sole domain of the hero; quite the opposite, in fact. Therefore, the younger generation of the Golden Age will emerge and leave their mark until the very last chapter. I'll leave the rest as a surprise. Give this novel a chance, and I'll make sure it's one you'll enjoy. "What if the empires are against me? The game’s protagonist is against me? The heroines are against me? The world itself is against me?" "…Who cares? I’ll crush them all to death." Ion Drakis regains a part of his lost soul, along with memories of his other self: Alfred Nite, who lived in another world. He discovers that his world has turned into a game in a place called Earth. He uncovers his fate, and the fate of a world that threatens his life and the lives of those he cares about. Watch Ion Drakis defy death again and again, crushing anyone who stands in his way to achieve his goal—protecting the people he loves. . . . For those wondering what kind of protagonist he is: the protagonist is good, yes, but he's not a saint. He's arrogant and conceited, but his arrogance only surfaces with the strong, not the weak. His inability to use mana is a problem that will be resolved in future chapters, meaning he will use mana in upcoming chapters.... "In this novel, I won't say it will be perfect. I won't say it will be this or that. But I will say one thing: this novel will not be something that underestimates the readers' minds. I started this novel for myself before I started it for the readers. I will evolve with each and every chapter, so please bear with me... And note: this novel will not contain R-18 content, explicit scenes, or sexual innuendos, and I will not present any foolish romances. So if you are looking for these things, I'm sorry, my friend — this novel is not meant for you."

On my third wedding anniversary, my husband poisoned me. As I lay dying on the cold restaurant floor, I watched him smile beside my step-sister his mistress since before our wedding day. My marriage was a lie. My love was a tool. And my death was carefully planned. I thought dying would finally set me free. Instead, I woke up three years in the past one week before I married the man who killed me. This time, I won’t be the obedient wife who walks blindly into her own grave. I’ll cancel the wedding. Expose their betrayal. And marry the one man my ex-fiancé fears the most. Adrian Blackwood. The Devil CEO. A ruthless billionaire with no mercy for his enemies. I walked into his office with a deal: “Marry me. Help me destroy Ethan Cole and I’ll give you everything you need to take him down.” I expected a cold contract marriage. What I didn’t expect… was the way he looked at me like I already belonged to him. “You’re under my protection now, Sophia,” he said calmly. “And I never let go of what’s mine.” Revenge was supposed to be simple. Love was never part of the plan. But falling for the Devil may be far more dangerous than the man who murdered me. Because Adrian Blackwood doesn’t play games. And once he chooses something he keeps it. Forever. In my first life, I died for love. In this life, I’ll make them all pay.

As a young lady from a very humble beginning, after marrying her crush, a man of her dreams, Ishtar thought that life was smoothly moving exactly how she calculated, not until another woman _ the true love of her husband resurfaced. And now, once a calm way of life, filled with a beautiful love story and legit wealth, along the way became a tough game of survival for her. When hush life tides kicked her out of her marriage with a three days old new-born _ all the way to finding herself become an assassin when she's left with amnesia and she cannot remember how she got hurt, only heavens were to have her back.

"Chu Zhaoyang, what are you doing unbuttoning?" Gu Nian stepped back. Chu Zhaoyang unbuttoned the last button of his shirt, "Sleep." "But it's daytime now, hey... weren't you going to sleep? Let me go first..." To outsiders, everyone thought that Master Chu was cold and face-paralyzed as if he didn't have any expression, but they didn't know that he was kidnapped when he was young and had nightmares every night. It wasn't until he met Gu Nian, that he suddenly felt that sleeping was quite enjoyable... He knew that there was someone living in her heart, and even if that person would never come back, all he had to do was to drive that person away and change the tenant in her heart. However, the person who should have been dead came back..... He said pitifully, "Gu Nian, I seem to be homeless." But Gu Nian pointed at his heart: "When you moved in, I signed a lifetime residence agreement with you." He laughed. .................................................... Hi guys, This time I'll try to translate one of my favorite novel that I've been a fan of. Since I can't find the novel in Webnovel, I thought about giving it a try to translate it. And, I would love to let you all enjoy this novel. Plus, if you know that this series is from the seven gentleman series. You may know that this novel is the third book before the story of Han Zuoli, The Long-awaited Mr Han

[Welcome back, Von. The Superstar System is online.] Von spent his life as a 300-pound recluse, watching his sister work herself out just to keep him alive. When his heart finally gave out at twenty-four, his only legacy was debt and a sister left crying over his death. But that wasn't the end. He is back in 2019, six years before the day that killed him. He is still overweight, still broke, and still a nobody. But this time, he isn't helpless. Armed with the knowledge of future hits and a System that turns his sweat into skills, Von isn't just trying to survive anymore. He is out to conquer Hollywood, dominate the charts, and become a legend. [Von... Are you ready to become a Superstar?] *** [DISCLAIMER!!] This is a work of fiction set in a parallel world similar to modern-day Earth. While the timeline, technology, and culture may mirror our own, all names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of my imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Yi Chen never asked to transmigrate into a cultivation world, but he still ended up here. However, the good part was that he was granted a system which came with an Innate ability. The ability to check the status of others! Even though it was only Level 1 for now, he had decided to make the best use of it by collecting enough money and leaving the town to find where the cultivators were and join a sect… until a certain young lady decided to choose him on that particular day. 'Wait, why did Miss Yu choose me? I’m not even handsome!' Glancing at her status, he gawked. ‘What?! She's going to be the phoenix empress...? Great god...I can't even run away then,' Accepting his fate, Yi Chen got married. What he didn't know was that this marriage would become the spark that would make him go on a journey where he would go through countless crises, jump several realms, fight numerous cultivators, slay innumerable beasts and explore all corners of this world of cultivation. Follow Yi Chen as he stumbles, complains, and somehow survives everything this cultivation world throws at him. _________ "One day, even you might get transmigrated here, like me. So read this novel carefully… it might just save your life!" – Yi Chen __________ Upload Time: Daily at 00:15 (GMT + 8) Discord server: https://discord.gg/Tr8KDS3npV

Transmigrating into the chaotic Third Great Ninja War as a 7-year-old Uchiha orphan seems like a death sentence. But just as Makiya Uchiha is about to die on the battlefield, he enters a mysterious gray space and discovers he isn’t fighting alone—he has the ultimate cheat code: Himself. Inside this space, Makiya meets versions of himself from across the multiverse! • The Soul Reaper Makiya: A high-ranking officer in the Gotei 13 who shares his massive spiritual pressure, turning Makiya’s chakra reserves into a bottomless ocean,. • The Navy Makiya: A battle-hardened Marine from the Grand Line who shares his monstrous physical strength and Taijutsu. • The Ho-Oh Makiya: Reborn as a legendary Pokémon, granting Makiya control over golden, sacred flames that can burn through anything,. • The Magic Emperor Makiya: An immortal mage from Arad with an Abyss heart, mastering the ultimate elements,. • The Hacker Makiya: A survivor from the Matrix who can download any skill in seconds. By sharing their memories, talents, and powers, Makiya transforms from cannon fodder into a prodigy who defies logic. History will change. He stands beside Might Dai to crush the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, refusing to let the "Eternal Genin" die in vain. He intercepts the tragedy at Kannabi Bridge, facing off against Tailed Beasts and clashing with the legendary Madara Uchiha to save Obito and Rin. He confronts Danzo Shimura, exposing the darkness of Root and crushing the conspiracies against the Uchiha clan. From the Ninja World to the Soul Society, from Hogwarts to the Grand Line, the legend of Makiya begins now. "Greatness is earned... by me and myself!"

I didn't ask to wake up as Drizella Tremaine—Cinderella's infamous, "wicked" stepsister. I certainly didn't ask for a crushing mountain of family debt, a magical curse forcing me to act like a villain, or a dangerously observant Crown Prince who keeps showing up at my secret warehouse. The fairy tale script demands that I humiliate my sweet stepsister and eventually cut off my own toes to fit into a glass slipper. But I’m a modern woman with a mind for business, and I refuse to be a pawn in someone else's story. I'm not going to bully Cinderella; I'm going to teach her how to run a monopoly. I'm not going to fight for the Prince's affection; I'm going to leverage him for trade routes. You don't need a glass slipper when you own the entire shoe empire. RELEASE SCHEDULE: Launch Event: 2 Chapters/Day for the first 14 days! Can't wait? Read up to 30 ADVANCE CHAPTERS right now on Patreon! patreon.com/authorzacross

Elena Thorn never expected to cross paths with the ruthless and cold CEO, Ryan Redland who got rid of her like some nuisance. She never imagined that her fate would be sealed with him by a contract marriage, forced on them both. She is spoiled, free spirited, and daring. While, he is a man of control, order and silence. Despite the consistent tension, a costly romance simmers. What starts as a reluctant union quickly spirals to something sinister. With a dangerous love triangle, a vengeful, greedy and power-hungry secret rival in play, their union is one filled with love and betrayal. Can their bond survive the endless twists of deceit, pride, lust and betrayal? Will this contract be much more costly than they both bargained for?

[Note: A story of personal growth, social satire, and art that stings. Not for those seeking a shallow romance.] At the prestigious Hathor Academy, image isn’t just about looks—it’s the ultimate currency. Suri is a 16-year-old photography student with a dangerous gift: her camera can capture anyone’s soul. But in a world ruled by the elite, she will soon discover that talent is the cheapest thing she has to offer. She entered seeking a ribbon of honor. The Director let her in seeking an experiment. In this viper’s nest where image is law and privilege suffocates, Suri is the "adversity" designed to shatter the status quo. Surrounded by monsters with angel faces, Suri must decide: Expose the cracks in others, or protect her own humanity? Because at Hathor, even being human comes with a price. And not everyone can afford to pay it.

“Why do humans rule the world?” “...Because their form is the closest to the gods.” On the day known as the Great Awakening, the barrier separating mortals, spirits, and gods shattered without warning. Divine influence poured into the world like rain and the world was forever changed. Aren Cross stood at the very top of that new world, one of the strongest Mystics to ever live. For that strength, he was betrayed. In his final moments, Aren attempted to evolve once more, to abandon his humanity and ascend as a god. He failed. But, instead of death, Aren awakens in his high school classroom, moments before his first bloodline awakening ceremony. This time, with knowledge of the future, he will choose the strongest Evolutions. Water and Fire are opposing elements? Why not pick both? Wings or Burrowing Traits? Let me take them all. ------------------------ Book Goals!: Castle = Mass release 5 chapters Spaceship = Mass release 10 chapters Gachapon = Mass release 15 chapters If you find the story confusing or inconsistent at some parts, feel free to add me at my Discord!: https://discord.gg/86DZcscc

THIS IS NOT A TRANSLATION! #### Everyone has a purpose in life, and Kyo's purpose is to be the biggest name in the entertainment world. Start with books. Then, screenplays. How about drawing comics? What if I try writing a song? I'm handsome, why don't I become an actor? Everything Kyo touches ends up becoming a hit. Even as a child, he was considered a legend in the entertainment world.

In a world where art is power, where singers can shake battlefields, actors can rewrite perception, dancers can weaponize movement, and every performance helps protect Earth from alien invaders beyond the Artifice Network, Max Walker was never meant to matter. A broke, foul-mouthed, cheekily razz nobody from Los Angeles, Max gets thrown into an alternate Earth where talent is everything and failure is public. Just when it seems like life is about to crush him again, he awakens something no one else in the world has: The Artifice System. A secret overpowered system that can help him grow stronger through music, performance, streaming, combat, and crowd feedback. Now, Max has one shot to rise. From talent show humiliation to viral fame, from underground practice rooms to global stages, Max must climb the brutal world of Artificers, hide his impossible versatility, survive jealous rivals, outplay powerful elites, and uncover why something in the dark has started watching him through screens, signals, and sound. Because while the world sees a rising superstar, something beyond the barrier sees a threat. And if Max keeps growing? He might become far more than a celebrity. He might become Earth’s most dangerous Artificer.

Gray was just a normal guy. No powers. No family. No future. In a world where strength and status decide everything, he was at the bottom. He worked hard just to survive, taking care of his little sister after their parents were gone. But no matter how hard he tried, life never gave him a break. And after losing his only job, Gray was ready to give up completely. Then something strange happened. Just as about he was to end his life, an unknown voice echoed in his ears. [Welcome to the Great Tycoon System.] And for the first time, Gray had a way to fight back. From being weak and broke, he’ll rise to the top—one coin and one job at a time. Because in the world where money can buy power, Gray is about to become the richest and strongest man alive.

Sylteena Benedict never asked to be cursed, desired, or chosen by divine decree. But destiny doesn’t care. One moment she’s a nobody — the next she’s tied to Crown Prince Anthony, the man known for breaking spirits, not loving them. But even he isn’t the greatest danger she faces. In the shadowed forest lies a Beast who feels far too human… and far too drawn to her. He whispers truths the palace buries, conspiracies forbidden to heed and secrets fatal to learn — that awakens feelings she shouldn’t have, and forces her to question everything — Her marriage. Her family. Her kingdom... and her purpose. Two worlds want her. Two hearts dare to claim her. Only one truth will save her. UPDATE EVERY SUNDAY.

[Unique Skill: Copycat] — You are no longer bound by your own fate. Steal the objectives, rewards, and destinies of those around you. [Unique Skill: Appraisal Eye] — See the hidden strings of the world. Observe the stats, quests, and secret vulnerabilities of every player and monster. ------ The System did not come with a manual; it came with a price. In a world transformed into a lethal hierarchy of Levels and Ranks, power is the only medicine, and gold is the only lifeline. Nas was branded as an Rank F, a "Below Threshold" nobody destined to be fuel for the Empire’s machine. But when his younger brother is stricken with Mana Depletion, a slow-acting death sentence that only the most expensive elixirs can halt, Nas is forced into the Tutorial Spire. To the world, he is a sacrificial lamb. A 99% mortality rate for F-Rank, to the System, he is an error that should never have occurred. Armed with two unprecedented abilities, Nas decides to stop playing by the rules. While others struggle to complete their own grueling tasks, Nas hunts the hunters. By peering into the interfaces of the elite, he copies their high-tier quests, stacking rewards that no F-Rank was ever meant to possess. He doesn't just play the game; he plagiarizes it. The System is more than a sorting center for the strong. As Nas ascends, utilizing a brutal, Endurance-based logic to survive the impossible, he begins to see the "glitches" in the reality they’ve been sold. The System isn't here to save humanity. It is here to harvest it. From a desperate brother to a systemic anomaly, Nas will climb. He will lie, he will steal, he will kill, and he will save. He will bleed the System dry until the truth behind the world is finally laid bare. Tags: #System #Awakening #Weaktostrong #Action In a world of scripted heroes, the copycat is king.

How does a man who once ruled the world… survive when he’s reborn as nothing? An insignificant pebble at the bottom of the hierarchical food chain. In a world dominated by Revenants—immortal beings who command absolute power over politics, faith, strength, and the supernatural—one man stood above them all, etched into history as the most powerful. His name… Orion Griffin. An existence so overwhelming that even immortals feared him. An enigma whose very origin defied understanding. Chosen to lead IMPACT, the first ever alliance meant to unite all Revenants, Orion stood on the brink of absolute dominion. Until everything fell apart. On the eve of the organization’s creation, the very allies who praised him turned against him—terrified of the power he wields. Betrayed. 
Broken. 
Left to die. And in his final moments… something answered. [Due to your untimely death, the Beta Sequence of your system’s integration has been terminated.] 
[Initiating the Real Sequence: Path of the Enlightened One.] 
[Do you wish to ACCEPT and live?] [Or DECLINE… and be welcomed into death’s embrace?] With no other choice, Orion accepted. Then… darkness enveloped him. When he opened his eyes again, everything had changed. He was no longer a god among men. Nor was he in his own era. He was Fredrick Haze—a powerless taxi driver at the bottom of a ruthless modern world ruled not by immortals… but by bloodlines, wealth, and influence. He had no power. No status. And no allies. Only humiliation. But beneath that broken shell… the Revenant still lives. With the memories of his past life and a system tied to a far greater path, Orion begins his ascent once more. This time, there will be no mercy. No trust. No second chances. Those who betrayed him will pay. Those who stand above him—past or present—will fall. And this world—just like the last— will kneel before him. He once sought enlightenment. This time… he will take revenge.