Rusty Armored Core

Willkommen in einem virtuellen unterirdischen Spiel ohne Schutz, voll von lauernden Spielern, die nach Überleben, Macht und Reichtum streben. Kieran hat sich ohne zu zögern für dieses VRMMORPG-Spiel entschieden, weil er wusste, dass dies die einzige Möglichkeit ist, dem Tod zu entkommen. Doch kann er dem Tod im echten Leben entkommen oder wird er am Ende im Spiel sterben?

Lin Mu was an orphan living in a country town. Having no knowledge of cultivation, he was a common peasant. This was until he discovered a mysterious ring stuck in a tree. Wearing it, a new world opened up to Lin Mu. The world of cultivation! The ring bestowed Lin Mu with the ability to cultivate while also giving him the ability to manipulate space. Snatching treasures, exploring unknown realms, looting secret grottos, everything was possible with the ring. Witness Lin Mu as he learns his purpose in life, finds his destiny, meets impeccable experts and beings. Watch him as he learns the truth of the cosmos, and becomes its saviour! P.S: Rise of the Worm Sovereign is a prequel to this book. Tags: #weak to strong #Beast taming #Beast companions #Monster Master #World Exploration #NO YOUNG MASTERS #NO HAREM ----- Old Synopsis: Lin Mu was a common boy living in a small town, ostracized by the townsmen because of a mistake he made during the harvest, his house seized to compensate for it. Forced to fend for himself in the outskirts, he finds a rusty ring embedded in the tree where he always used to play as a child. Witness his story as the mysterious rusty ring changes his destiny forever, opening him up to a world he would never have experienced, people he would have never met, and powers he would have never had. Instagram: grand_void_daoist -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Join the discord-https://discord.gg/VfJFxXnbAE

The Mayan ceremonial dagger had an inscription in the ancient language that read: "Offer thy heart". It's obviously an instruction left by the past inhabitants of this forgotten place, but who would be stupid enough to stab himself in the heart with a rusty old knife found inside a tombstone? After activating my battery pack the dagger shimmers brightly in a cyan light, the creatures are coming, I can hear their steps. 'It's do or die.'

In a world between a world. Called the Phantom Dimension. Aiden Cross wanted an escape from his dull, repetitive life. But when a freak accident pulls him into the Phantom Dimension. As Aiden discovers he’s more connected to this strange dimension than he ever thought possible, he faces questions that could reshape his destiny. What is the truth behind his link to the Phantom Dimension? Can mastering the world's power given to him, will it help with what he's always craved or will it trap him in a nightmare far worse than the life he left behind?

Due to his own carelessness, Duanmu Huai finds himself transported into the world of the game "Star Ocean Online." Starting from a humble core capsule, Duanmu Huai ventures across the starry sea to countless worlds. He awakens powers that have long been dormant, confronts threats lurking in the depths of the universe, and sets his sights on dominating the galaxy!

He adores her to the very core, sparing nothing, even risking his own life, all to provide a lifelong sanctuary for her and the child. She loves him as if he were life itself, desiring nothing more than to live and die together, never to be parted. With four lively and adorable children, a spirited mother, and a charming father, their story unfolds into a joyful and sentimental tale of happiness!

A merchant stumbles on a grotto, lost. He eats his last apple. The merchant plants the seeds the next day to provide food for future lost travelers. And so, the nymph Theanore is born. She would grow from a tiny seed to a splendid apple tree. She would meet many friends. Theanore will try her hand at being a merchant like her father. And she will get to know her lifetime companion, the merman Marinus. But as every farmer can tell you, apple trees live only for about 150 years and so, with her tree dried up, so will Theanore die. But before that, she will live.

Marisol never imagined she was anything more than an ordinary, broken girl—until her life fell apart. A family that neglected her, the destruction of her beloved stuffed doll, and a spiraling series of tragedies reveal a darker truth: she is a dark seed, an unwitting fragment of a malevolent force known as the Core. Destined to bring chaos and destruction, she is caught between the pull of her own darkness and the world’s desperate attempts to erase her existence. When Eri, a Gothic Lolita demon born from the Core’s influence, emerges from the shadows to protect her, Marisol embarks on a harrowing journey of survival. Hunted by cultists who worship the Core, pursued by a determined scientist seeking to harness her powers for salvation, and haunted by her growing connection to a cosmic battle between light and dark, Marisol must uncover the truth of her existence. Guided by Aiden, a detective whose unwavering belief in her challenges her darkest instincts, Marisol resists the whispers of the Core. But every step closer to freedom pulls her deeper into the eternal conflict between Sylva, the guardian of the Tree of Life, and the Core’s remnants. As the lines between hero and villain blur, Marisol faces an impossible choice: to surrender to the Core’s influence or carve her own path at a devastating cost.

In a world where every living being wields a mysterious source of power called the Ring Core, Lucian Solryn, a young noble, embarks on a journey that transcends fate. Reborn from a modern world into the majestic realm of Astrenveil, Lucian quickly learns that the Ring Core is more than just an ethereal energy—it is the foundation of magic, strength, and survival. As he begins to uncover the secrets of his new existence, Lucian finds himself thrust into a society teeming with elemental magic, political intrigue, and ancient mysteries. The colors of the Ring Core define one’s strength, but a prophecy whispers of a power beyond even the rarest hues—a destiny that ties Lucian to an ancient dragon, a forgotten legacy, and a fate that could reshape the world. Journey through thriving cities, uncharted forests, and castles suspended between heaven and earth as Lucian trains to awaken his dormant powers. Along the way, he will face trials of courage, friendships forged in fire, and an unexpected romance that could alter his path forever. With each step, Lucian edges closer to the truth: the Ring Core is not just a source of power—it is a link to something far greater. But in a world where strength rules, will Lucian rise to the challenge, or will the weight of destiny crush him before he can fulfill his potential? The Chronicles of Astrenveil is a tale of reincarnation, magic, and the unyielding will to break free from limits and embrace a destiny beyond imagination.

In a world where the gods of legend have become actual fact, a few misnomers from another planet seek to simply live their lives in peace. If you could choose one word from the dictionary, one that simply defines you to the core of your soul, what would you say your definition is?

Pulled into the Dungeon Core Battle Games, Cyrus faces a brutal reality: every year for seven grueling rounds, he must build his dungeon, bolster its defenses, and outlast rival cores and six formidable clans. The stakes are nothing short of eternal—loss means complete erasure from existence, while victory grants two wishes of unimaginable power. He nearly walks away from the competition—until he found out crucial information to his pain staking past Now representing the mysterious new Pink Core, Cyrus must transform his dungeon and wield powers born of creativity and unpredictability. The odds are stacked against him, but Cyrus is no stranger to fighting from nothing.

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

a person who truly believes that has potential must fight for it, A person who truly believes he has power He must show it not flex it, A person who has nothing he must start again. thats what this WebNovel focuses about, The story of Kuroto who has a false sense at everything, him being consumed by his pride and now facing the punishment in an another world With a curse and an evil feared title

(A/N): Support me with your power stone for WPC 254 Author a simple man with a simple life suddenly died and was given a chance to be reincarnated into another world by one of the strongest Primordial Goddess governing said world, of course under the condition that he must protect said world from monster's called outers, with that in mind he was gifted a single cheat, a free weapon, knowledge on the outers and a one-time use to train in a scenario creation room as long as he wants, but little did he or the Goddess knew at the time, that after he comes out from that room his power would have far surpass the Goddess. P.s: The art is not mine all praise and rights goes to the artist

Bienvenue dans un jeu souterrain virtuel sans protection, plein de joueurs en embuscade qui recherchent la survie, le pouvoir et la fortune. Kieran a choisi de pénétrer dans ce jeu VRMMORPG sans hésiter, car il savait que c'était le seul moyen pour lui d'échapper à l'étreinte de la mort. Peut-il échapper à la mort dans la vie réelle cependant, ou finira-t-il par mourir à l'intérieur du jeu ?

Jiang Chen travels to Blue Star World were Lords of all race fight for supremacy. He obtains the Divine Stone of Creation at the beginning, which can strengthen all things. [Ordinary Hero Order] → [Legendary Hero Order]: Summon the Empress at the beginning. [Ordinary soldier Talisman] → [Legendary soldier Talisman]: A giant dragon is born, one against ten thousand. [Swimming Pool] → [Angel Reincarnation Pool]: Endless angels, stunned me. [Ordinary Sapling] → [World Tree]: Rebuild the royal court, and the elves bow their heads. [Rusty Iron Sword] → [Xuanyuan Sword]: Sword Immortal Li Hanyi can kill ten thousand demons with single sword. Forge the Immortal Divine Realm, defeat the immortals, gods, Buddhas and demons, and set foot on all heavens and worlds. Jiang Chen: Wealth, strength, status, beauty, immortal life... I want them all. follow jiang chen in his path to supremacy. ***Enjoy the novel pls follow for more updates***

Alfred Winson has been living a normal,ordinary life until he was killed in a ritual and gained the all-spawning dungeon system. This will be my fourth novel but hopefully it will be different.I also wanted to add a dungeon core story as I didn't think there was enough of those.

This world is a predatory one. It swallows endless worlds and pits them against one another in a checkerboard of kingdoms. The weak are eaten, while the strong vie for resources and land. A grand system overlays this multifarious world, in which killing grants experience, and experience grants leveling up and greater strength. The core of any great city are dungeons, living entities which spawn randomly in the world. A dungeon core is one of the most valuable items in the world, and to capture one is a golden ticket to wealth and fame. Kingdoms rule the land, but people become heroes. Those who exhaust their blood to overcome their limits, those who crossed over from another world, those who fate shines upon, even those who died and regressed in time to their younger selves. One particular dungeon core was born from the darkness, a flawed entity which was more than it seemed. ---------------------- I do not own the Book Cover artwork, I did some minor editing on it, but all appreciations should go to the original artist (Or those who I believe are) Background: https://www.deviantart.com/chateaugrief/art/Forestiere-Underground-Gardens-756257251 Elf: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/QzmA1B (I actually got this from somewhere else, but I found the original creator) **This book is not intended for anyone under the age of 18**

In the dead of winter, beneath a bleak sky, a lone child flees through a vast, snow-covered forest, chased by men whose swords gleam with deadly intent. His breath is ragged, his steps faltering, but he doesn’t dare slow down. With every crunch of snow beneath armored boots drawing closer, the child knows he’s running out of time. When a single misstep sends him tumbling to the frozen ground, all seems lost. His pursuers close in, their blades raised, ready to strike. But something stirs in the shadows of the forest, something ancient, something watching. The chase may have ended, but the story is just beginning.

Benign Cross had died in glory on the battlefield, only to reawaken with a system that needed him to balance three realms and stop a glitch threatening to destroy their universe's Core. Too much work? Not for Benign Cross and his savior/hero complex! He took the job and underestimated it—until he realized that there was more to the glitches, and the Core wasn’t what he thought. [Do check it out!]

The narrative follows the life of Arush, a weak and overweight boy who endures a relentless cycle of bullying and sorrow, struggling to find even a semblance of normalcy in his daily life. His fate takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in a couple's conflict, leading to his reincarnation into a game-like world. In this new reality, he must navigate survival while concealing his identity as a 'Player.' Despite leaving his old life behind, Arush finds that grief and hardship continue to shadow him. Join Arush on his journey as he faces unprecedented challenges, driven by a singular desire: "Will I ever have a normal life?"

I died once but now with this Second life i shall fully explore all thats available to me in this new world. it seems my luck is not bad on my second life after all. Born in an OP family check. Extremely Rich Parents Check. Ridiculously Powerful Magics Check. Extremely Crazy Magical Tech Check. "What you Say I am average. I will have you know You have a single mana core cause that's all you could get i have a billlion because that's all there was to get." "What you wanna have my babies, heh well get in line" "What do you mean It's impossible to create high spells within seconds i just did now" "Okay This is getting too much, you should give up y'know even nukes Don't work on me. What Don't believe me well guess what i have" I am going for 6-7 Chapters per week. Hopefully i can keep it up.

life core is everything for demons but what will happen when the demon’s king betrays his own people and give some life cores to human’s king

Beyond the Core By Leah Gess In a world divided by power and privilege, those without desirable abilities are cast out into the desolate Outskirts—left to survive in a wasteland of dust and despair. Zora, an 18-year-old exile, was discarded not because she was powerless, but because the Core feared what they couldn’t understand. When a brutal purge shatters the fragile existence she’s built, Zora’s buried strength erupts in a surge of uncontrollable power, tearing through the Core’s oppressive walls and thrusting her into the untamed wilderness beyond. With only a handful of outcasts by her side, Zora must navigate the dangers of the unknown—savage clans, whispers of an ancient prophecy, and the relentless pursuit of the Core’s forces determined to reclaim what they lost. As her abilities grow stronger, so does the truth she’s been running from: she may be the key to toppling the Core’s iron grip, but at what cost? Torn between trust and betrayal, survival and revolution, Zora must confront the darkness within herself and decide if she will be the spark that ignites a new world—or the force that destroys it.

Endless natural disasters, withering natural wonders, and space distortions plagued the face of The Divine Planet Lapiz, all the symptoms of a dying planet showed themselves and the whole population was in disarray. Enshin Lazel, a renowned healer of the Divine Planet Lapiz, crusades to revive the world, through countless voyages across the planet, after facing endless attacks from those that seek chaos, he finally found the dying planet's life core in a sunken cave within a volcano. But just as he entered the cave he was met by a sick twist of a fate and is betrayed by his allies, one of which is his sole disciple. Threatened with death, he sought help from the life core of the planet, only to be killed by it. On the exact day wherein he died, he found himself born as a child in one of the lowest planes within the Divine Planet of Lapiz, Sky Country. Bathed in despair and rage, he makes an oath to avenge himself, even if it cost the destruction of the world. Starting from the bottom once again is the Life Devouring Healer.

Aiden’s world is torn apart when a catastrophic explosion devastates his city, separating him from Lila, the love of his life. Awakening in the surreal Otherworld, he learns that this realm is a patchwork of destruction and despair, where the fragments of things lost in the real world converge. At its heart lies Yggdrasil, the great tree of life that connects all worlds and timelines, threatened by the corruption of the Core—a manifestation of imbalance, rot, and despair. Guided by Sylva, a luminous being tied to Yggdrasil, Aiden wields the quill-sword, a weapon shaped by his imagination. Tasked with restoring balance to the Otherworld and reuniting with Lila, Aiden joins forces with Rowan, a fiery and skilled warrior, and Kieran, a stoic and loyal protector. Together, they face the Core’s shadowy agents, powerful manifestations of fear and despair that seek to corrupt Yggdrasil’s roots and spread their influence across all worlds.

Ryan Carter never thought his late-night gaming habit would land him in a life-or-death adventure. When a mysterious update traps him inside the virtual world of Eden’s End, he starts at the very bottom: a powerless 'Player Zero.' With nothing but a rusty sword and his wits, Ryan must fight through hordes of monsters, conquer deadly dungeons, and uncover the secrets hidden within the game. Teaming up with an unlikely group of allies—a rogue archer, a battle-hardened tank, and a mysterious beauty who seems to know more than she lets on—Ryan discovers that becoming a hero isn’t just about leveling up. It’s about courage, friendship, and finding purpose in a digital world where the stakes are higher than ever. Can Ryan rise from zero to hero, save the ones he cares about, and uncover the truth behind the game before it’s too late?

In the year 2139, the world changed. Fundamentally and irrevocably. Everything happened too quickly. The sky cracked like an egg and armored dinosaur-like monsters lurched out of the fissure. The split, though small at first, quickly widened. Within a few short hours, these beasts had overrun the world. Countries, even those who had been enemies for centuries, sounded a global alarm. Political differences were cast aside as humans scrambled to find a solution—any solution—to what became known as the Great Disaster 1.0. Human experimentations began, first in reluctance, then in earnest. As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, failure rates remained high. Desperate for results, global authorities started turning a blind eye to how experimental subjects were sourced. Countless victims were kidnapped and trafficked to state-run laboratories. Shi Tian was but one of them. But unlike those who died nameless, in pain, and unrecognizable, he had the fortune of surviving after being injected with humanity’s last hope—an integrated chip. Except… the chip remained dormant. It seemed that certain circumstances must be met before the chip could be activated. What those circumstances were, even the scientists in charge could not answer.

A world where seven Towers controlled by the System grant magical Skills to those who explore their floors. Those born with a Core Skill and accesses to the system are refered to as Awakened and rule above those who are not. The only way for an Un-Awakened to gain a Core Skill and accesses to the system is to brave the first five floors of the First Tower. Arial was born Un-Awakened and was abandoned by her royal parents. Forced to brave the floors of the Towers alone upon her 18th birthday, her only hope is the Core Skill granted to her upon entry to the first floor. But what the hell kind of skill is this?! Achievements?!?! What good are those?!? I needed something to fight with?!? Join Arial as she fights her way through the towers to prove her parents wrong and be the first person ever to ascend the seventh tower. This story is also available at Royal Road https://www.royalroad.com/profile/623472/fictions

Note: This is the prequel of The Isekai Journey of The Strays (Official) Main story link: https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-isekai-journey-of-the-strays-(official)_29976266200750205 "Fifty years before The Strays emergence, Phillip Hart’s journey began." Phillip Hart, a 17-year-old English student, was taking a math test when everything went dark. When he opened his eyes, he found himself tied up in a forest, surrounded by armored strangers. Spotting a strange circle beneath him, he used a small knife to free himself, knocked out his captors, and fled. Desperate, he tried to call his family, only to find his phone useless in this strange world. Hours later, Phillip realized that he hadn’t been transported to a typical "isekai" world, but to Mikhland—a place far different from anything he could have imagined. With no answers and only himself to rely on, Phillip must confront a reality that doesn’t seem to play by any rules he understands.