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A new work from the author of 'Astral Pet Store', welcome to enjoy it! ———— In chaotic times, one seeks survival; in prosperous times, one seeks fame. Despite being weathered by the vicissitudes of life, the Great Yu Dynasty still found itself in an era of prosperity. In the northwest, a youth trekked nine thousand miles on foot, slaying the Great Demon alone to compete for a lifetime of glory. In Long Lake, an unmatched Grandmaster hurried to the mortal realm to establish a sect, leaving his name to be revered for a hundred generations. In the imperial capital, a saintly figure spread his teachings far and wide, with followers throughout Qingzhou, his legacy lasting forever. Yet within Qingzhou City, in the compound of a family with a long military heritage, there was a child who never engaged in serious pursuits, instead spending his days playing chess, painting, fishing, and playing the zither. Years later— …… When the sword rose, dragon smoke stretched for three thousand miles, and a single strike wiped out the cities of nine provinces! Among all the laws of the world, only I, have entered the path. …… 【Light-Hearted Humor】【Martial Path Panel】【Art Master】【Scheming】

Robin Burton is a young man who grow with everything anyone can hope for, immense talent for cultivation, sharp mind, a wealthy family that will stop at nothing to protect and nurture him. He had everything except the willingness to take them. "Why would I take the same route as my ancestors ? why should I become stronger? to beat this and compete with that..?! THAT IS NOT WHAT I WAS BORN FOR!!" Robin didn't want to compete with young masters, so he made an army and started invading planets.

At the end of the Warring States Period in China, some people were born as nobles, and some were noble sons. However, he was reborn as Heifu, a small soldier of the Qin State, a small figure in the Yunmeng Qin Bamboo Slips. In order to control his own destiny, he struggled to climb up, and he caught up with a great era. The King of Qin swept across the world, and his thousand-year-old bloodline could not compete with the military merits and titles. The powerful people of the six countries were all trampled under the feet of Qin officials. Heifu conquered the Baiyue in the south, repelled the Xiongnu in the north, and the Di Qiang fled to the west and crossed the river to the east. With his participation, how did history change? However, the First Emperor had to die, and the world was divided into four parts. As a Qin official, how should he choose?

Thousands of worlds, the strong are like forests.  A generation of fairy king Muyun, reborn into a bullied bastard, vowed to stir the situation and return to the top.   Who will compete in the boundless universe? Heavens and worlds, my lord ups and downs!  In this life, Mu Yun is destined to control the world and fight through the sky! See the endless adventure of Mu yun ,discovering secrets behund his birth his parents with beauties beside him --A/N-- this novel starts from the current episode of donghua ep 60 which ia equal to novel ch 109

In the age of interstellar exploration, three hundred years ago, Mage explorers from the yellow river planet took their first step towards outer space. It was a joyous event for every mage on that planet, yet unfortunately, space is dominated by other races. The Peak level Mage from the Yellow River Planet was the weakest power in existence among other outer space races. It's a cruel reality for everyone. From then on, every mage from the Yellow River Planet began to increase their power level by consuming outer space resources. Then they constantly researched, upgraded the power level system and tried to pave the way for the next generation of space explorers. Now, our MC Vincent Carey's ambition is to be the next generation of space explorers. How is he going to increase his strength and compete among other races to get resources? How is the unknown little yellow river planet going to be known and feared by others? --- To find out further, read my new novel and support it with the power stones and golden tickets. Current Plan- 7Chaps/ Week. Target- 50 Golden Tickets/ Week - 14Chaps/Week ... Disclaimer: Fantasy and Fictional Story. Society is similar to Modern-day Earth.

In the 21st century, a young judge time-travels to another world. Here, martial arts are evergreen, and myriad schools compete for dominance. Confucianism: Immense righteousness, impervious to all laws. Legalism: The power of rules, the law follows the word. Military strategists: The power of conquest, invincible in battle. Mohism: Ingenious mechanics, ordinary humans rivaling gods. Yin-Yang school: Numerology and the five elements, seeking divination, pursuing good fortune, and avoiding disaster. ... What's this? The Legalists grow stronger by adjudicating cases? Li Nuo, who has just vowed to advocate for the people and eliminate the corrupt, discovers that his father is the greatest villain in the court. Faced with countless enemies seeking revenge against his father, Li Nuo says he only needs one sentence. 'My lady, guard me!'

Two years ago, the mere fifteen-year-old scion of the Lin family, in front of the colossal behemoth that is the Murong clan, made a vow! Two years later, no one knows what he has gone through, but from the moment of his return, he radiates a brilliance that seems to compete with heaven and earth! (Note: The protagonist of this book is very aloof, cold, and passionate. Those who like to read about a military king's ambiguous romances and flirts, please bypass this one.)

In 2017 South Korea, a group of people drowning in debt and driven to desperation were invited by a mysterious organization to participate in a high-stakes survival game with a massive cash prize. 456 players were taken to a secluded facility, where they had to compete in six childhood games to determine the sole winner. The losers would be eliminated (killed). The prize money was as high as 45.6 billion won, but the chances of survival were minuscule.

Description NOW HIRING — URGENT — Ghost Story Specialist Corporation Daydream Inc. (Ltd.) Insane Benefits – Come to Work Immediately ※ Note : The company is not liable for any injuries or fatalities that may occur during the course of the employee’s duties. —— A pop-up event for some ‘modern fantasy’ media I loved so much that I even took a precious day off work to attend. On that day, I ended up transmigrating as a character in that very fantasy world. As none other than a newly hired employee at a famous large corporation! A dream job with great benefits, an excellent salary, and even kind and competent bosses. I’m using the information I know about the world to rise through the ranks at lightning speed! Am I happy, you ask? Please, just let me go home. I’m begging you. ※ Note : The genre is horror. Author: 백덕수

In the neon-lit jungle of Neonspire, Elijah Kane was a dreamer betrayed. Someone stole his genius app. His life ended in a rigged crash. But fate had different plans. Reborn five years in the past, Elijah awakens with the Shadow System, a clever AI that turns charm into power and secrets into weapons. Every deal he makes and every rival he outsmarts fuels his rise from a discarded coder to the king of the corporate underworld. His biggest threat is Lyra Voss, a brilliant hacker with a competing system and a smirk sharper than code. Their rivalry is full of tension, their connection defies logic, and their alliance could change everything. As CEOs plot, assassins attack, and systems clash, Elijah must master his new power to take control of Neonspire. One wrong move, and he could lose everything: his revenge, his heart, and the city itself. This is a thrilling system novel where wit dominates, love sparks, and every mission could be the last.

[#lovesosweet] [WARNING: Mature content 18+] [WPC #AUG2023Entry] « Is it not enough that I have been 'sold off' as a catalogue bride but also have to compete with a dead woman for favour? » Shelby looks like she has it all. The perfect family and all the perks that come with it. But she must go through a 'forced contract marriage' and also compete for the attention of the man she had been unwillingly tied to... Ian lost the love of his life so suddenly that his mind still refuses to accept that reality. He gave up everything and secluded himself until his mother found him a bride. His one task was to give the family an heir but how can Ian do this when the air he breathes all revolves around the one woman he can never have. However, he finds himself in a predicament and dilema when the new contracted bride is thrust into his life unwittingly... especially, when he finds out that she is more than meets the eye. Image: Image generated from starryai.com, cover completed by me. This is an original story of mine. Copyright Loctovia 2023 Update schedule: 5 chapters per week

In a realm beyond life and death, these legendary figures from different eras and cultures are given an extraordinary opportunity—a chance to be reborn. Summoned by a mysterious entity known as the Watcher, they must compete in a brutal, multi-layered battlefield filled with monstrous creatures and deadly challenges. As rivalries ignite and alliances form, the ultimate question remains—who will rise, and who will fall?

“Tempted by the demoness” was just another romance cultivation novel. Ming Shan, the female lead, was a nice and innocent girl with a tragic backstory, a demon raised in a righteous sect, facing the world’s cruelty and abandoned by birth, she would go on many adventures to cultivate the dao with the two male leads, each competing for her love. But no hero lacks their villain. Yue Fang, the villainess of the story, would do everything in her power to make the protagonist miserable and steal her man, just to die tragically in the middle of the book, not even worth two lines to describe her final moments. There was no way that girl could have avoided her fate. However, what if one were to be transmigrated as Yue Fang? Knowing the contents of the novel, one might not face much difficulty. But what if that person was a foreigner that never read the book or even knew what Xianxia is? They needed to be the most unlucky human alive. Luckily, Camila would never have to worry about that.

Zixin dies from Qi Deviation and an Earthling transmigrates into his body, the Earthling then accepts his new identity as Xong Zixin and embarks on a new journey of cultivation. Zixin later discovers that he actually has a System called Attack Catching System which like its name suggests, captures and stores attack from people who attack him. … [Ding! 1002 punches from a Core Condensing Realm have been captured successfully!] [Ding! Qi Deviation has been successfully captured!] [Ding! Soul Possession Attack has been captured unsuccessfully.] ,... Follow Zixin on his unparalleled journey to the peak of martial arts, releasing saved attacks on his enemies and competency obliterating them.

In a realm where magic is ruled by ancient bloodlines and icy thrones, Lyra has always lived between two worlds. Half-human, half-fae, she’s the secret daughter of a disgraced Winter Court heir—hidden away to protect her from political schemes and magical predators. But when her father is executed and her bloodline revealed, Lyra is torn from her quiet life and thrust into a royal court teetering on the edge of war. Forced to compete for a place she never wanted, Lyra must learn to master her frost-bound powers and survive deadly political games. Her only ally? Theron—the brooding, powerful warrior who once served her father and now swears to protect her at all costs. But Theron’s loyalty is tangled in his own past, and as their connection deepens into a dangerous passion, Lyra realizes that trusting him could cost her more than just her crown—it could break her heart. When enemies from the Night and Summer Courts rise, and an ancient prophecy threatens to reshape the realm, Lyra must choose: bow to fate, or rise as the ruler no one expected—a queen forged in shadows, bound by flame and ice.

Freeze! Police officer. Surrender your heart at once! The love story of a young police officer who resolved to quit his playboy ways upon finding true love, Anupap. But the heart's mission for someone as devastatingly handsome as him wasn't a simple matter. The true love he found had built walls to shut out everyone who entered his life, because his heart remained buried in a sorrowful past. Police Captain Atikom had to tear down those walls to offer his love—to capture the heart of someone so guarded while others crowded around, competing for his affections. The young police officer had to close this 'love case' as soon as possible.

The Loyalty Game Psychological Drama | Political Family Suspense When Governor Tunde Iroko’s mother needs a caregiver, he launches a secretive, high-stakes contest: The Loyalty Game. With a $6,000 monthly prize, candidates from all walks of life compete in a series of intense psychological tests to prove their worth and their loyalty. But this isn’t just about caregiving. It’s a battle of trust, secrets, and survival under constant watch. Friendships form, alliances crack, and betrayal lurks behind every smile. As the game unfolds, the candidates and the governor’s family must confront harsh truths about power, love, and what it really means to care. Who will win the game? And at what cost? Dive into The Loyalty Game—a gripping tale of suspense, heart, and human ethics.

I died. Or so they think. Now I’m the star of a secret reality show where every girl I’ve ever dated competes to win me back. The catch? I have to fake amnesia… and choose one to marry. Some want closure. Some want revenge. And some would rather see me dead—again. This isn’t just a love game. It’s a trap.

After losing his younger sister, Simon fell into deep depression and found comfort only in playing her favorite game, The Academy Dream. He never liked the game but played it every night after work. One evening, he fell asleep while playing and woke up inside the game itself, trapped in an elite academy where only the privileged compete for the ultimate prize: becoming a candidate for the throne. But Simon isn't a main character. He's cursed as just an extra, unable to harm any other human and powerless in a world where competition can be deadly. At first, Simon has no interest in the crown or the academy's competition. But everything changes when he realizes his sister might be somewhere in this world too. Now Simon must learn to survive the academy's dangerous politics and use his knowledge of the game to navigate this new reality. Even though he's limited as a cursed extra, he's determined to find his sister and help her succeed, no matter what it takes.

Nyvarra - a fractured continent once ruled by five unified Clans, now torn apart by war and politics. The capital city, Vaelrin, is a brutal blend of ancient ruins and high-tech tyranny, controlled by the Council of Blades. The city hosts an underground martial arts tournament called The Eclipse Trials, where fighters compete. And survivors will get into the Council of Blades.

Rhyme and Holy Night have been rivals since they were kids, competing in everything from academics to sports. But when Moryn, their childhood friend since kindergarten, becomes the object of their affection, their rivalry takes a complicated turn. Holy Night is a homosexual woman, adding another layer of complexity to the love triangle. Moryn, unsure of how to handle the situation, finds herself torn between two people she cares deeply about. Despite Holy Night's efforts to surpass Rhyme and win Moryn's heart, Rhyme always seems to come out on top. As tensions rise and emotions run high, the trio faces the challenge of understanding and resolving their complex feelings in order to find a way forward.

In a fractured multiverse where worlds collide and vanish, a mysterious and deadly game unfolds. Players from across realms—heroes, outcasts, and those lost to time—are summoned to compete in a brutal trial of survival. Each level of the labyrinth challenges their strength, cunning, and morality, pushing them ever closer to a dark unknown. At the heart of this cruel contest lies a secret: the labyrinth’s true purpose is far beyond the players’ comprehension. With each victory, the stakes rise, revealing layers of treachery, forgotten histories, and runes that bind the fates of the competitors in ways they can't begin to understand. As alliances form and break, and the game’s true architect lurks just out of reach, players must confront their deepest fears—and uncover the truth behind the labyrinth’s creation before it consumes them all. In this unforgiving world, there are no easy answers, and the path to victory is a descent into madness.

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

Fiona, a young gamer from a poor family in Latin America, dreams of winning the world championship of the game Embers of a Wish. Her goal is to provide a better future for her daughter, despite her own poor background, social discrepancies, and invisibility to the world. She is determined to reach a happily ever after exclusive for her daughter, even if it means sacrificing her own and filling the role of a star of destiny. Fiona faces many challenges, including government corruption and the trials of being poor. However, she trains hard and competes in tournaments, all while struggling to make ends meet and survive in a corrupt society. Tianyu Star - Guardian Battle Angel © 2003 by Skyknight Beoulve is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Shi Yi loves to get bargains, and her biggest dream is to own a convenience store and sell the bargains to customers. Buy at low prices and sell at slightly lower than the market price, the business will definitely be hot! Until one day, she tied a magic convenience store, and every night at 10 o'clock, she could compete in hand speed to buy low-priced goods in the system mall and sell them the next day. Shi Yi: Isn't this the realization of the dream! Sesame buns for hair care, red bean porridge for blood and beauty, ten times protein grilled sausage, light salt soy sauce for weight loss, deep sleep laundry detergent... A magic convenience store opened in Xingfu Community. Neighbors sighed: "What's the lack of e-commerce supermarkets these days? Riders deliver directly to your home. Who would go downstairs to buy things? It's definitely a loss." Later, even though Xingfu Community opened at 9 o'clock, the items were limited and the variety was pitiful, neighbors still had to line up to buy. Even people from nearby communities rushed here, and some people even drove luxury cars to line up early in the morning to buy. Xingfu Community owner: Property management! Does the community need to install a personal facial recognition system? If for nothing else, just to have fewer people competing with me for the things in the magic convenience store.

Note: This story is also being officially published on RoyalRoad.com under my account: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/657530/fictions. Three kingdoms stand strong in the east, west, and north of the land of Santara. Peace has been maintained ever since Malakar, the ruler of darkness, was defeated by the allied forces of the three kingdoms hundreds of years ago. The evil force has since fallen silent, hiding in the ruined and forgotten south of Santara. Yet, time moves on. Kings rise and fall, rulers come and go, and unknowingly, the shadow of darkness begins to creep from the south with a plan so sinister. While the three rulers of the kingdoms are busy competing for power, sharp claws of darkness start to erode the walls of the borders. An ancient terror, long thought dead, slowly awakens, bringing a threat greater than ever before.

Mech battles are the lifeblood of Megacity 14. Overseen by the city-nation’s government, hundreds of gangs, corporations, and independent teams compete to be the best in the annual battle royale. Eighteen-year-old Marvin Yao is a prodigy, a mech pilot who is quickly rising in the ranks. But right when he has the championship in his sights, he is murdered. Now, with his consciousness inhabiting the very mech he used to pilot, Marvin must work alongside a ragtag team to uncover the truth about his death and prepare for the impending tournament, where much more than a few million dollars is at stake. Arc 1: Chapters 1 - 36 Arc 2: Chapters 37 - ?

The story of a young adventurous guy, Peter, who comes from a wealthy family but falls in love with a poor lady, Claudia. Peter, a wealthy guy is in his final year in high school. He is a playboy whom every lady wants to be with. He is also the brain of the science world in his class but this changes when a beautiful lady, Claudia, joins them. He begins to compete with her, but he is no match for her as she is loved by all. Things, however, change when Peter falls in love with Claudia. They face all the challenges life brings together and stay strong together till the end of their college days.

Sixteenen years old Hinata Mitsuaki finds water as natural as breathing and only swims for himself with no desire of competing despite his formidable talent. Will circumstances awaken the sleeping beast lying deep within him? Will the water lead him to his love? What happens when he learns a shocking secret in the most painful way? Will he be able to face the coming challenges? Join me on the journey to a life of love,mystery, pain and betrayal

A thousand years ago, an entire clan was erased in the Northern Doomsday Blast. Everyone believed they were extinct. They were wrong. Now, the Hell Hunting System has reopened. Four great clans, driven by greed, send their finest hunters to compete for the title of Official Blood Hunter. But the System cares nothing for honor. The weak become prey. The strong only live longer to kill more. From frozen snow and rotting corpses, one survivor crawled back. Zhen — the cursed son of the North. He never studied tactics in the prestigious Oliga Academy. He knows no etiquette of official hunts. He only knows one rule: hunt or be hunted. The Hell Hunting System chose him early. Not as a reward — but as a weapon of slaughter. Because to Zhen, there is no mercy. Only survival. Only the hunt.