Rank One Towers

In a world where mysterious dungeons appear without warning, humanity’s survival depends on awakened hunters—individuals gifted with powers to fight the monsters lurking within. Ranked from F to the legendary SSS, hunters risk their lives to clear these dungeons and harvest the valuable crystal shards dropped by defeated creatures. Vanitas Estroheim, a frail and struggling F-rank hunter, is the weakest of the weak. Mocked by peers and barely scraping by, he fights only to pay off crushing hospital bills for his comatose mother. His life is a constant cycle of humiliation and desperation, with no hope for improvement. When Vanitas joins a raid on a C-rank dungeon far beyond his abilities, disaster strikes. The portal turns violet—a sign of an unstable dungeon—and the team is thrown into chaos. Trapped inside with no way out, Vanitas and his team face a terrifying creature that wipes them out one by one. On the verge of death, a mysterious voice speaks to Vanitas: “Do you wish to live?” With nothing to lose, he accepts—and awakens to a new power that could change everything. Now, Vanitas must rise from the bottom, uncover the truth behind the dungeons, and carve out his destiny in a world that sees him as worthless. The journey to the top will be brutal, but he has no intention of staying at the bottom. Can the weakest hunter defy fate and become the strongest?

Good and bad luck has followed Zach ever since he was five. Poor guy. His life has been far from the sweet and peaceful paradise one might expect of the youngest son of one of only four dukes in a great Empire. But a little more excitement than expected doesn't stop him from pursuing his dreams of summoning, and perhaps his luck is finally turning once he manages to summon something great. Armed with maids, a scummy gift of luck, and a strong will, Zach sets out to live life as he pleases, even to the annoyance of those around him. First stop: The Academy.

[The first arc is about obtaining the system, so please be patient and give the story a try! I promise it will be worth it.] In a world where gods have erected a worldly monument, the "Tower of Yggdrasil," people are drawn to its impossible challenges. This towering structure pierces the heavens, concealing both unimaginable beasts and priceless treasures within its unforgiving depths. Enter the realm of "Adventurers" – daring souls who ascend the Tower's brutal floors in pursuit of glory. The fortunate ones secure the sponsorship of gods, gaining their Blessings to wield divine power in the face of peril. Yet, amidst this celestial lottery, Bastian, an unfortunate adventurer, remains unblessed, navigating the treacherous terrain with only caution and cunning. As Bastian teeters on the brink of death, a mysterious voice intervenes, offering him a lifeline: [Prometheus System Awakened] Becoming a chosen “Invictus”--a person chosen as the champion of their god, he finds himself in the ranks of legends, having to learn all too quickly to adjust. He must defy the odds, unravel the mysteries of Yggdrasil, and face the trials that await beyond the clouds, making either ally or foe of other Invictus, and the gods that dwell in Yggdrasil.

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Greg watched his world come to an end under the hands of the enemies supported by his fellow species. while blaming himself for not starting the game early or not investing into, or for awakening a trash talent he close his eyes and embraced dead but that was not the end of his story as he regressed to ten years prior to the unfortunate event. with knowledge of the future and determination he buys a gaming helmet and plunged into the game- Apocalypse that signalled the start of something more. with his knowledge of the future, his skills that made him shine even with his trashy talent and the awakening of an ex rank talent, 100% Dodge rate that makes attacking him impossible, read Greg's revenge and rise to the top protecting those he cares about while punishing his enemies

In a dark space secluded from the rest of the known galaxy, a young man wakes up in a struggle for his life. During his coming of age ritual, it was revealed that he possessed the heavy soul body, A talent that could potentially rival even the gods. Joy overtook his entire household as they prepared for the eventual rise of their clan. But on that same day, the Hand of judgement fell upon them extinguishing all traces of life on their planet leaving it as a dead world… As for him? Fate had other plans. Cast into the darkest and most secluded place in the known universe, The sanctuary, he is faced with a decision, become stronger and survive or wallow in misery and Die! [You have Awakened ] [ Hidden Class Unlocked : SSS Soul King— Supremacy over all Souls and soul kin ] [ Innate Skill unlocked: Heavy soul brilliance— In the following 20 seconds host will become effectively Unkillable] note: if you’re a fan of solo leveling and super Gene, this should be entertaining for you!!

Rohan was returning from another tiring day at work when he was suddenly teleported into a forest. At first he is confused by everything that is happening, even thinking that he is in a dream. But soon after meeting other people, he understands that it was not only real, but another world. When he asked how he could get back home, he found out that he would have to pass a series of tests if he wanted to return. "Well, I bet your first impression was terrible, but I hope you adjust well. Welcome to the Tower.

Following the death of the emperor, the Astanian Empire plunged into chaos. His two sons both aiming for the throne caused a civil war that divided the empire. In the midst of this conflict, Alaric was forced into conscription. He later joined the crown prince’s army as a company commander. He led his 100-man army into battle, fiercely fighting with the hope of a better future. Unfortunately, he was just too weak to cause a ripple on the battlefield. A single arrow to the head shattered his hopes and he died without even a proper burial. Just when he thought that everything was over, he found himself back to his younger self with his memories intact. Armed with his knowledge of the future and a system that awakened his dormant powers, Alaric began his journey to overcome his fated demise. ~~~ Additional Tags: #Territory Management #Strong to Overpowered #Regression

The Tower of Heaven. An ancient, towering enigma said to grant any wish, unveil any secret, and provide anyone who enters its floors a path to Godhood; it stands as a beacon of both hope and despair. For untold centuries, its immense power has drawn countless seekers, yet none have ever emerged from its depths. This Tower is engraved in the world’s myths as the meeting place of mortals and Gods, a realm where anything was possible. It is a monument to mystery and the pursuit of glory. However, for one man, it represents the last chance for redemption and the key to unraveling his tumultuous past. The Heavenly Emperor, a great ruler from an era long forgotten. was betrayed by those he trusted and died with a heart full of regret and a thirst for vengeance. Only, the end of his life was not the end of his story. Reborn into a new world, he finds himself drawn to the Tower of Heaven, driven by the desire to understand his reincarnation and to reclaim his lost honor. The path ahead is filled with unforeseen twists and hidden depths. Unbeknownst to him, his destiny is interwoven with forces and secrets far beyond his wildest dreams. The advent of the former Heavenly Emperor begins here. And with each step he takes, the Heavens themselves quake in anticipation.

--WSA 2025 ENTRY-- ***** Disclaimer: MC is not instantly going to be a villain, as his background is that of a hero. The switch will be gradual in accordance with the events that happen along the way. Some snippets of such events have already been teased :) ***** Neraxis saved the people and wiped out the monsters, but instead of cheers, he faced silence and a glowing blue text: [Task Failed Successfully!] [Rating Generated: SSS-Rank] "The hell does that even mean?" he muttered, finding the situation a bit strange. Before he could process, the so-called heroes—who had hidden while he fought—emerged. He waited for gratitude, only to feel a dagger pierce his back. The only girl he loved stood behind him. She betrayed him. The crowd and heroes? They were staring at him with disdain and contempt. "You..." he groaned as a spear and sword headed for him, ending his life. But instead of dying, he was sent back to the past—specifically, to the first day of the academy, year 2367, 8 years before his death. However, many things had changed. One of the most significant was the sudden appearance of a Tower, a mysterious structure that had appeared across all the continents, granting power to those brave enough to contest its challenges. "Not again... With this chance I will end you all" Neraxis vowed to himself, embarking on his path of revenge, while also trying to give his life new meaning. ***** 100 Golden tickets = 1 Extra Chapter | Limit = 4 Per Week (400 Golden Tickets) 200 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter | Limit = 3 Per Week (600 Power Stones) The way this would work is, every single Monday, I would release the extra chapters in accordance with the goals reached. EVERY WEBNOVEL MONDAY RESET. (0:00 GMT+8) If all goals are broken each week, you will have a 7-chapter mass release every single Monday. If the weekly mass release goals are broken continuously, I will adjust the goals accordingly. If the book becomes very popular, I might even increase the limit.

William and his college class are ripped from Earth and thrown into Aethel, a world on the brink of collapse. Everyone gains incredible magical powers – except William. Mocked and underestimated, he's an outcast among heroes. But William has a secret: an SSS-ranked skill that lets him travel to Aethel's past. Learning lost magic from ancient masters, he'll surpass his classmates and become the true savior Aethel needs. But can he overcome the dangers of the past and present to forge his own destiny? While others studied about the first mage, William could go back in time and see the first mage himself! While others dreamed of seeing a dragon, William could go back in time, hatch a legendary dragon egg and turn it into his puppy. While others used common materials to craft their items, William could go back in time and mine materials that weren't find anywhere in Aethel anymore. Is it unfair? Perhaps, but William was not the type of person to not use the powers the universe gave him.

The century long war had just ended and humanity had managed to get their hands on alien technology, sending them years ahead in terms of technological advancement, fulfilling their hope of finding life outside their planet and their desire to dominate these extra-terrestrial existences. The effects of their technological advancement alone wasn’t capable of giving this result. The appearance of mutations which granted supernatural powers among humans was another boon giving them the chance to act out their darkest desires. Their joy took a dark turn when it was revealed that they were nothing more than livestock to the mysterious race, Xillthars, who cultivated them to that level. Like fattening livestock. Shortly before this dark turn of times was a forbidden creature, Kieran who had been born into the lowest levels of a society created by the greed of humans. To him, life had always been hard, but things got worse after the arrival of the Xillthars as he found himself on a trail of shocking discoveries about himself and the world around him.

In a world governed by the mysterious power of dimensional gates, young Dabi, once frail but gifted with a photographic memory, discovers his life-altering ability: a leveling system that grants him new skills and magic as he rises through the ranks. After his family perished in a gate-related tragedy, Dabi swears to protect his siblings and unravel the mysteries within these deadly portals. Alongside his loyal spirit pets and rare allies, Dabi faces ancient threats and powerful enemies tied to his parents’ tragic past. As he rises in power, Dabi’s quest draws the attention of noble families, dangerous royals, and sinister forces seeking control over dimensions and the future of humanity itself. Secrets, betrayals, and a growing vendetta lead him deeper into a battle that threatens the fabric of existence. With the fate of his world hanging in the balance, Dabi must outwit and outfight forces beyond imagination all while confronting the truths hidden within the gates of the lost dimension.

'Divinity Online'. The new breakthrough in the Full-Immersion Virtual Reality technology. After decades of work, Divinity Corp had achieved the impossible. Creating a massive video game world that people can enter and live in as if it were Earth. Their goal was clear, to create a world other than Earth that we can call home. A place where the laws of reality vanish, and the true ceiling of power shifts completely. Naturally, the shockwave Divinity Online created across the entire globe was unlike anything else. Every single person has heard of it, even those who have had no interest in video games before. Giant corporations and even governments immediately rushed to start planning to invest in this new world and just like that, billions of people had their eyes on one single date: the 19th of July. *** Arthur, like everyone else, had heard of the game and was as excited as everyone else to try it, if not even more. With how much he grew bored of his life on earth, this fantasy world was like the divine call he had been searching for. However, there was a very small problem. He had no money to buy the machine required to access Divinity Online. His wretched life had turned him into a broke teenager with no parents, and no relatives. But, by some kind of luck, he got his hands on one of those machines. Not knowing what was awaiting him in that world, Arthur was simply seeking one thing... A new opportunity in life and to find a purpose he could work for when he had none so far. [Welcome to 'Divinity Online'.] [Assimilation Started...]

Ren’s life ends in tragedy when a selfless sacrifice leads to his untimely death. Awakening in the afterlife, he’s offered three choices: two promising unimaginable power and one granting the simple, normal life he’s always craved. Without hesitation, he steps through the black gate to start his normal life. But there is a catch. He’s been tricked. Reborn into a world of magic and danger, Ren awakens with rare beast-taming abilities that draw the empire’s ruthless attention. With a growing harem of powerful Beast Queens by his side, he must fight to survive, battle a spreading corruption, and protect the lands from destruction. Ren’s journey as a World Traveller will take him across realms, where untold dangers, allies, and unimaginable power await. And beautiful women not to be excluded. Yet this world, is only the beginning. (ALWAYS CHECK AUXILIARY CHAPTERS EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SUNDAY)

"The boy has no potential- he's worthless". The words of the tester rang through the crowd as Ray Cian was made fun of...again Having been deemed useless and Destined to live and die an average nobody. Ray became a broken mess. After a long night of drunk stupor, and mingling with the wrong set in an alleyway, Ray was beaten to near death. Until... [Congratulations host has awakened the X-Rank attribute extraction system] ----- With a bloody smile, Ray swore "With my powers, I shall plunge this world into darkness".

The abyss invaded, the heavens awakened, Everyone has the opportunity to awaken and become a tower defense lord, and go to the chaos to build a territory to resist the enemy! Lin Xiu came across time and awakened ten consecutive SSS-level talents! [Ten thousand times experience: killing any enemy will get ten thousand times experience] [Unlimited upgrades: Any of your arms will break through the level limit and can be upgraded indefinitely] [Super God Sniper: Attack distances of all arms can be superimposed and shared] [Super Power: Every time an enemy is killed, the attack will be permanently increased by 1%] 【…】 Top ten SSS-level talents added, when others are still doing their best to resist the abyss, Lin Xiu has already launched a counterattack towards the abyss! .....

After clicking on a strange notification, Rowan suddenly finds himself transported into the real world of Emperor's Domain, a wildly popular kingdom-building video game. Now the lord of a struggling FF-rank village, Rowan is tasked with an impossible mission: to transform his village into an unrivaled SSS-rank territory. Fortunately, Rowan wasn't left alone as his rewards reflected before his eyes. -SS-rank 100x Reward -SS-rank Copy -SS-rank Merge -SS-rank.. -.... Armed with these powerful skill, Rowan set out to build the greatest territory and become the unrivalled lord! JOIN DISCORD - https://discord.com/invite/56VRp7MaEB

Bravery has many forms. Sometimes it shows up when someone shares something as simple as a sandwich. Other times, it shows itself through the loyalty of a son to the memory of his father. Honor, love, friendship. In the country of Lergo those things are still cherished, despite the war which raged there ten years ago. Four boys stick together despite the odds. Life puts them through heartbreak, hunger and hardship. And yet, they still managed to right the wrongs of those long since dead. For it doesn’t matter to them what they lose, as long as they can make the world a better place. Follow Lars, Nate, Mike and Jean on their F Rank Journey. A journey which tests them, but fails to mar their souls.

The entire human race is summoned to another world. To fight for supremacy. But what are they really fighting for? What is the point of all this death and destruction?

Sakuya Toia was your average shut in Isekai protagonist. He spent all day locked in his room playing games and watching anime. The only time he ever left his room was to go to the library. One day Sakuya was walking home from the library after checking out a book about Heinrich Himmler, a high ranking Nazi. He was so caught up in the book, that he read it while walking home. Completely invested in the book, he walked into the middle of traffic while reading, and then died. His story didn’t end there though! He was reincarnated back in 1900 Germany! He didn’t just reincarnated as anyone though, he was Heinrich Himmler. His new life awaits him as he many tough decisions to make, to ultimately try and prevent the Holocaust!

As a fallen angel opposing the gods for humanity's sake, I faced laughter from divine beings. In response, they cast me down to endure mortal pain. 'Damn you, gods! I'll live a better life, becoming the global lord, seeking to kill each one of you for humanity's sake.' I closed my eyes in the face of laughter and those creepy faces. Consumed by hatred and a thirst for revenge, my only mistake was pitying suffering mortals. Is it fair to put them on trial and play with their lives just because they are mortals? For humanity's sake, I'll get my revenge. Just because we are good people, we don't deserve to be trampled. Just wait; I'll show you the real hell every day, you immortals

In a War between humans and elves against occults and eldritch beings, who will stand Victor. In a time of an endless pain and Agony... When will it end? The light shine brightest in the endless darkness.... But can we ever see it.. This is the harrowing journey of a transmigrator surviving the Last Era Of The Apocalypse as a nobody.. [SYSTEM] + YOU'VE AWAKENED A NEW SKILL + Maybe it can be changed after all.....

In a world where heroes are the last line of defence against threats, 17 year-old Zane Skylark, was the most powerful of them all—a symbol of strength and justice. Known as the Rank-1 Hero, [Hope]. Zane's every move was praised by the masses, and his victories were legendary. But during a mission, Zane is believed to have died, but only to survive due to an unknown skill—[Immortality]. For 60 long days, Zane's lifeless body remains inactive, as the [Hero Association] declares him dead and appoints a new hero who can mimic Zane’s strength under his hero name [Hope]. "After everything I did for them." After resurrected, Zane finds himself dangled between his past as a 'Rank-1 Hero' and his desire to live a normal life. "It's been almost 3 years... " "Maybe I should return home." Choosing to distance himself from the [Hero Association], he decided to return to his hometown, hoping to bury his past and lead a peaceful existence. "And if the world needs me—then someone else had to take that responsibility." But... can a hero truly abandon their destiny? Or will new challenges and tragedies force Zane to confront his past self and the responsibilities he has left behind? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: – Newbie Writer here: First of all, Thanks for choosing my story, beside an author, I am also a student but I will do my very best in writing this story. Some times the upload may delay as I have my exams and stuff (hope you understand). I have planned so much for this novel. I will give my very best. Thanks!! – 1500+ words / ch

--- Disclaimer: This novel is fiction and not a promotion of any mythical tales or preaching of godhood --- The Tower of Ascendance has been a beacon to many, to those who have lost hope, to those who have dreams, and to those who wish for greatness. For billions of years, there had been an order established in this realm that binds the multiverse. But the new prophecy from the Norns has set the realms in turmoil. Amid all this chaos and uncertainties, Hestia Olphis, A champion ranked 41st in the Tower encounters a 23-year-old unemployed who had given up on life which would forever change the fate of each other. Nathaniel Owen has been deemed unredeemable by all, betrayed his family's trust, his girlfriend left him, and his friends used him. Filled with guilt, regret, and despair he turns to end his life. But fate had other plans for him. He finds out that the universe isn't as simple as it looks when he accepted the black - invitation card and arrived at the Tower of Ascendance. This story is filled with ordeals and deaths, bonds and betrayals, rewards and punishments alike. ---- The Tale is about a man who has nothing to lose, nothing to gain, and nothing to do to change his past. Watch his Saga as he walks a new path in life in an untold reality of his Universe. ---- No Yuri, No NTR, No Rape, No excessive Harem that destroys romance. Only a little bit Dark and nothing more. Hello Dear Readers, Enjoy the twists, Action, comedy, and Romance this Book brings to you Will make a discord link after going premium... And please support to the best of your abilities for this rising author. I respect the authority and powers you all have over me. So go easy on me Plzz

Betrayed and left to die on Floor 43 of the Great Tower, Dinl awakens in his thirteen-year-old body, memories intact. Determined to rewrite his fate, he faces deadly trials, rival climbers, and powerful overseers. As betrayal looms again, Dinl must navigate ambition, survival, and trust in a ruthless, ever-changing world.

Leon’s life was one of hardship: orphaned young, drafted into the army at 16-17, and shattered by gambling after returning to civilian life. When all seemed lost, his fate shifted. [SSS-Rank Kingdom-Building System Activated] [Status: Basic Functions Active] [Potential Unlocked: 0%] Initially, the system provided only minor aid in a medieval world dominated by strength and cunning. But Leon’s ambition fueled its evolution. Armed with military experience, a sharp mind, and a system bridging worlds, Leon sets out to dismantle the existing empire and forge his own, rising from a wanderer to a kingdom builder who reshapes the world. --- Tags: Harem / R18 / World Building / Kingdom Building / System / Modern Knowledge / Empire Building / Strategy / Manipulation / Political Intrigue / Power Struggle / Ambition / Adventure