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He spent his last breath reading the final chapter of his favorite web novel. But that wasn't the end. Reborn into the world of Desolate Emperor's Counterattack, Li Yun didn't become the chosen hero, Wang. Instead, he woke up in the rotting body of "Ancestor Li"—a dying, Peak Saint expert whose very existence drew the scrutiny of the Heavens. He knew the plot, but he also knew the rules: powerful cultivators are bound by Karmic Restrictions. The stronger the body, the harder it is to act freely without triggering Heavenly Tribulation. So, he made a choice. He found the dead body of random person—and used a forbidden soul-splitting technique. He transferred his main soul into the younger vessel, leaving the ancient "Ancestor" body as a hidden puppet and battery in the shadows. Before the hero, Wang, could even arrive, Li Yun intercepted the plot and stole the Supreme Sect Token—the ultimate "Golden Finger." Now, with the [Disciple Rebate System], the duo was unstoppable. Li Wudi acts as the face, consuming resources, while the Ancestor puppet reaps the 10,000x rewards in the dark, bypassing all restrictions. [Ding! Invested: One Mortal Pill.] [Reward: Heaven Tier Nine-Cycles Revival Pill!] [Ding! Invested: Basic Breathing Technique.] [Reward: Celestial Emperor Scripture!] [Ding! Invested: 100 Royal Spirit Stones.] [Reward: 1,000,000 Supreme Spirit Stones!] To the sect, the new Li Wudi is a mysterious genius with a "trash" physique who defies all logic. To the Wang, he is a nightmare that stole his destiny. But only Li Wudi knows the truth: he is the chess master playing two boards at once. "Why follow the plot when you can burn it and build an empire on the ashes?" ... What to expect: Ruthless and Strategic Protagonist. Heavy Focus on System Exploitation. Puppet Master Dynamic (MC uses two bodies: ). Face-Slapping and Sect Politics. Fast Paced. High Stakes.

Surviving the Game as a Barbarian is a Korean fantasy novel where 29-year-old gamer Hansu Lee is transported into his favorite, brutally difficult game, Dungeon and Stone, as the barbarian character Bjorn, son of Yandel. Using ten years of gaming knowledge, Bjorn must survive the dangerous Labyrinth, manage high taxes, and navigate a treacherous world to stay alive.

An army of 150,000 men marched in sync across the valley, their footsteps causing the very mountains to tremble and the ground to convulse. They chanted prayers of the old. Today shall be the day the wronged are vindicated, the oppressed are recompensated, and the fallen are avenged. A man clad in armor made of Xitesos-iron, mounted atop a beautiful black steed gazes over the valley, towards the walls of the walled city nestled between massive mountains. His mane of long, wavy hair tousles in the breeze, much like the bright red flags the cavalry behind him carry. Crepuscular rays penetrate the skies, looming over the massive army and the city in the distance. Listen—because today the sky is at war, and it all started with a boy's home turned pyre. One spark, unquenched: a crimson-eyed orphan, forged in ash and ambush, chasing ghosts through empire's jaws. What is conatus, if not this primal roar—the ache to shatter icons of loss, to reclaim dawn from rain that devours all? In a world of marble scars and stolen skies, one soul defies: not for glory's hollow gleam, but to kindle what the dark named impossible. -------------- Some info regarding the novel: This is a historical fantasy novel set in an expansive, living, breathing world with many different factions and diverse biomes. Conquest, finance, logistics, power systems, politics, dramaturgy, emotional growth, revenge, morality, becoming a better person and fights—such themes are prevalent in the novel. I try to make descriptions cinematic and captivating, during both grand junctures and intimate moments, making sure the text composition feels almost poetic. I am not a good writer by any means, but I have lofty ambitions, and if such a writing style appeals to you I would really recommend this novel. The characters in this novel are quite complex and almost real-like. They are written with the intention of making the cogs in your mind turn and your morality clash (that, and providing for some extremely entertaining moments). I'm inspired by works like bleach, and want the characters to be unique like Kubo Tito's, not just copy paste cliches. A lot of characters, places, weapons and other stuff will be based on real historical events and names and what not. Great conquerors, grand cities, fabled kingdoms and monolithic turning points. There isn't any magic per say (magic in its supernatural form), rather,broken abilities are a natural, imbuded part of this world in a bio-physiological aspect. Its a well balanced power system that isn't too overpowered, which would lead to stagnation and steer away from the themes of the novel. Release frequency- There is no fixed frequency, but I try to upload as often as possible. Expect some insane power scaling in later chapters (Around the end of the Dusk to destiny arc (vol 2) )

Reidar's seemingly ordinary trip to visit his parents spirals into a chilling nightmare as reality itself begins to unravel. After losing consciousness, he awakens to a horrifying revelation: he is not alone. Monsters lurk in the shadows, and the world he once knew has transformed into a realm of terror. But the strangeness doesn't end there. An alien force has implanted a mysterious system within his mind, granting him access to unimaginable power and knowledge. Through this newfound connection, Reidar discovers that the world has met its catastrophic end—the apocalypse has arrived, and with it, he has acquired extraordinary powers that defy comprehension. Join Reidar on his thrilling quest for dominance as he harnesses his abilities to amass an unstoppable army of beasts, valiant knights, and relentless undead. Follow his rise to power as he becomes a force of nature, feared by all, including those who gave him the very powers he now wields. --Author's Comment-- Other tags: StrongMC, Mystery, LITRPG, Apocalypse, NO HAREM 2-3 chapters a day. I am open to criticism as long as respect and constructive feedback are there. Actually, if you don't like or you are not interested in the book, would you be so kind as to tell me why in a comment or review? I would like to understand if I have to improve something. Ofc, don't just say nO hArEm!1!1||1!! and leave a half-star review because those will be deleted. Thank you to whoever will be serious. :D Oh, the more people are going to vote with power stones and golden tickets, the more visibility the book will have, making it easier for me to continue publishing chapters. If you want to share some thoughts or have a chat with me, you can join the Discord server here: https://discord.gg/dZpb4TBRJc STOP SPAMMING YOUR PRODUCTS ON THE BOOK. EVERY COMMENT ABOUT ITEMS OR SERVICES YOU SELL WILL BE DELETED AND REPORTED.

For everything, this has what they forsaken me? Just for my sister to die, just for me to be in the brink of death?! Would i ever give up on my hopes?, when will i ever have a normal life? There is no 'normal' in this cursed world. Everything wanted to kill you – everything wanted to see your life end the way it should be. All the pain, all the torment. Everything happens to everyone at the same time! Nobody will ever be perfect, ever, and always never be. Surviving alone with my brilliant ideas. Thrive within the forest and the new life that i have given a chance to! I will now dedicate my life over to being Alone, All by Myself. ———— (Novel Written by Nuevian) (Book cover taken from Pinterest - I think) (If you want a no-power, resilient and insanely adaptive protagonist, this novel is the best for that type of MC.) (May contains graphic content, via; Gore, Blood+, Violence and Strong Language.) (Written in Third Person Point of View, may either be Omniscient, Limited or Objective depending on the theme or setting based provided and written.) (If i were not to be busy, i would write 13 chapters a week. And plus i am a hardworking author, rather than making other accounts just to make my novel stand out.)

In the year 2088, the world known as Blue Star has achieved technological perfection at the cost of its soul. The Global Security Agency (GSA) maintains a suffocating "Order" that serves only the ultra-wealthy, while the slums of the lower sectors rot in state-sponsored corruption. When a master strategist from Earth transmigrates into the broken body of an orphaned slum-dweller named Michael, the world’s "Will" reacts. It doesn't want a hero to fix the system—it wants a Criminal to destroy it.

The ignorant are lost in the world, thus they die meaningless deaths. Purpose is not found, it is given. The lord shall grant you a just purpose.

This is a fan translation of 数码骇客之追忆 The original author is 懒人zro Art is by takatomon_(rebelki01101507) Edit is by ClayTL Please support them! === Standing silently amid a world composed entirely of blood and flames. The WarGreymon, his body mostly encased in pale yellow alloy armor, stared helplessly into the sky. His expression carried an indescribable sorrow and decay. Traversing countless timelines, seeking endless possibilities, even resetting existing world lines… Even he, hailed as the "Strongest Hacker," had reached complete exhaustion. Yet despite this, he continued to drag his weary body forward, still hoping to grasp that last glimmer of hope. “You want to protect the world…” “But I just want to protect you.” And so, upon this empty apocalyptic plain, only the faint echoes of his last words lingered across the battlefield woven from blood and flame. “Wait for me—I promise I'll walk with you until the very end!” === discord.gg/wisetl

Under the leadership of the Master of Mankind—the Emperor—humanity has at last left its homeworld once more and hurled itself into the icy, pitiless abyss of space. They hunger to reclaim the lost colonies, and they hope to bring those who suffer in the darkness back beneath the radiance of the Emperor’s Light. In this moment, humanity still clings to beautiful dreams of its future. In this moment, no one even suspects what lies ahead. And the story begins on a distant, forgotten world called Nostramo. Kariel Lohars. You must remember that name. *** This work is a translation.

Caelan was born with a mark that should not exist. In a world governed by rigid laws of power and order, his mark refuses structure, hierarchy, and reason. It shifts, it hides, it bends the space around him as if reality itself were only a suggestion. As the world quietly begins to fracture and truths are buried beneath silence, Caelan feels no fear of death and no desire to be a hero. Curiosity is the only thing that keeps him moving forward. While kingdoms fight to preserve a dying system, he seeks something far more dangerous. To discover what lies beyond infinity, and whether existence itself is meant to endure or collapse.

Parallel to our world exists the Hollow World — a dimension born from human thought, ruled by Entities beyond comprehension. Here, cities are shaped by memory, storms by grief, and survival depends on outsmarting forces that see your mind before your body. Simon Crest was sent on a simple scouting mission… until it turned into a massacre. Now, the bureau is watching him, and enemies watch him even closer. With monsters hunting him, allies who may betray him, and a world where reality bends to cognition, Simon must navigate the Hollow World with one guiding principle: only logistics matter. Failure means death. Or worse — erasure. Who will survive when the world itself feeds on your mind? --- NOTE - The MC is a villain and a morally gray character; his actions, along with his allies, will be brutal and, for the most part, unforgivable. Discord: https://discord.gg/j7FTn2ZwxD

After being killed by his best friend who suffered a mental breakdown, Henrik was sent back to before the beginning to meet the first True Dragon and God himself, Veldanava. Veldanava explained to Henrik that he had summon the recently deceased boy because he holds himself responsible for Henrik's untimely death. To make amends, Veldanava offers Henrik one wish that he will grant as he reincarnates the young man. Without needing to think, Henrik immediately shouts to Veldanava, "I want to replace Rimuru." This shocked Veldanava, but as a Dragon of his word, he granted Henrik's request and reincarnated him into the central world while making sure Satou Mikami would never reincarnate. After granting Henrik the skills of Rimuru and even more, Veldanava gets to work in making all worlds and after spending eons in hibernation in the star palace, Henrik's reincarnation happens and he is evolved into a divine human and sent to Tensura. Come along and watch how the world of 'That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime' unfolds when that slime is never reincarnated. See how this young man will become the saviour of the world and cause the order to change forever. And see how he'll treat anyone who gets in the way of his goal. But first, just some fun to enjoy life in this new world. Welcome to Tensura without Rimuru. -------------------------------------- 100 Power Stones = 1extra chapter on Sunday 200 Power Stones = 2 extra chapters on Sunday 250 Power Stones = 3 extra chapters on Sunday. Unless the Power Stone target is hit, I'll be taking a break on Sunday. And I'd like to put a lot of emphasis on this, Rimuru does not exist in this story. I'd appreciate it if you give my book a try but understand if no Rimuru is a deterant for you.

If i knew that ruling a universe would be this tiring, I would have preferred to retire in my original world…sigh… .

In an alternate world, debt and over-population cripples even the wealthiest of nations. The solution? A return of the university death game programme. Witness the fallout from the eyes of Vesrough's best and brightest as their educational haven slowly turns into one of the bloodiest battlefields in modern history.

The legendary Field Marshal Ferdinand, the Iron Guardian and embodiment of valor, believed his tale ended when he sacrificed himself to repel the final calamity and protect humanity’s last spark of hope. He was no chosen champion of fate — only a man who struck harder and endured longer than anyone else, carrying the burden of the Garden of Eve on his shoulders. "With this... my duty has finally come to an end. O World, my final salutations to you." Yet fate defied him. Instead of death, Ferdinand awakens in the fragile body of a young boy named Kurian. At first, he longs to take life slowly, to savor this second chance in peace. Yet, even when this new world seemed calm, harsh truths came crashing down to remind him that Solaris III is no paradise. Ravaged by the great catastrophe known as The Lament, its laws of nature are fractured, spawning anomalies and granting many the powers of Resonators. But Ferdinand is no Resonator. Though stripped of power, he does not waver. For he has never been a stranger to struggle. If survival demands it, he will once again strike harder, endure longer, and fight more fiercely than anyone else. Because he is not a beginner to this concept. Now bearing the mantle of a mercenary rather than the soldier he once was, Kurian — the Iron Hound — unsheathes his weapon, ready to face the chaos. "Those who rise in the hour of battle, wielding courage over fear, are truly mighty."

In a world filled with war, the only place you can take refuge is where war merges with sanctity. Altair did exactly that. Leaving his past behind, he entered the tower, the heart of Aculon. What will happen now, what he will experience, whom he will save and whom he will kill, is up to him, but one thing is certain: he will reach the top of the tower and take his rightful place on the throne.

Reincarnated into that very Novel he was thrashing at. Died a pathetic death but, gained a dreamy life. Born as the Crown Prince in a world of magic and aura, he expected hardship, conflict, and chaos. Instead, he stepped into order and peace. But he didn't want to live an idle life, so went onto make his own crazy adventures. The romance novel he once read, now unfolds far from his existence, irrelevant to his path. From the moment he begins to grow, his genius becomes impossible to ignore— talent so overwhelming that the entire continent comes to revere him. This is not the story for survival. No desperate climb toward greatness. This is the story of a life reborn exactly as it was meant to be. Perfect Reincarnation

Smart Peter Parker / system / Spiderman __________________________________ 14-year-old Peter Parker expected a fever after the spider bite. Instead, he got a blue screen hovering over his Aunt’s head: [Status: Stressed] and a quest log demanding he wash the dishes for 5 XP He isn't an Avenger. He doesn't have a billion-dollar suit. He’s just a broke kid from Queens with a "Gamer System" that treats life like an RPG. To survive, Peter has to scavenge tech from dumpsters, grind stats by doing homework, and level up before the real villains arrive. No Tony Stark handouts. No easy mode, Just the pure grind.

Arin was sentenced to a life of powerlessness. Diagnosed as utterly incapable of wielding magic in a world where colossal beasts threaten humanity’s extinction, he was branded a burden. But Arin refused to surrender to the concept of "talent." Armed with a deep understanding of anatomy and a persistence bordering on madness, he forged his own path. He turned his heartbeat into an engine and his breath into a weapon. In an Academy rife with aristocratic conspiracies and monsters hiding behind human faces, Arin is determined to prove a single truth. The strongest sword is not the one flowing with magic, but the one forged by sheer will.

(Vol. 1 completed. Vol. 2 in continuation...) Short Synopsis: A politician from Earth gets transmigrated into a semi-familiar cultivation world, where typical Xianxia protagonists are cooking trouble in every corner of the street! Guided by a unique system, he begins to amass a legion of such children of destiny, manipulating each of them into becoming his fan and a partner-in-crime. What to expect: 1. Extremely overpowered enemies who actually have a brain. 2. Side Characters who make impact on the story 3. MC schemes more than he fights, and he ALWAYS fights dirty. 4. There are tons of scheming by side characters that even the MC can't easily deconstruct. 5. MC's cultivation method is fucked up beyond anything you've read on Webnovel. It grows wilder with each arc. So don't expect typical power-ups and revenge subplots. 6. Dry, lowbrow comedy is common across all of my writings. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I can't help it. Additional Tags: Time Travellers, Transmigrators, Reincarnators, Regressors, Machiavellian Characters, Ruthless Scheming, Villainous MC, Multiple Timelines, Paradoxes, Extensive Worldbuilding, System, Survival, Yanderes, Overpowered Female Leads, Enemies To Lovers, Villainesses, No NTR or Yuri, Mysterious Past, Bloodlines, Multiple Power Systems, Politics, Older Love Interests, Master-Disciple Relationship, Wholesome Relationships, Kingdom Building.