Faintly Illuminated From The Heavens

Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

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.

In a crumbling realm of a long-dead immortal, in a forsaken corner of the universe, two souls cross paths. Xin is a burnout prodigy, living a solitary life as a hunter, until one day he sees his hometown levelled to the ground by a giant boar. Wu Lei is a street urchin, persevering through a lifetime of pain and abuse, forced into a criminal syndicate at a very young age. Talented cultivators, yet flawed and troubled humans — if the pair is to grow, they'll have to face what's inside. This is a dark, slow-burning tale of resilience and transformation. In a world where grand narratives are forged, not given, and shortcuts are carved, not found, Xin and Lei embark on a relentless journey of martial arts, cultivation and friendship, with its beautiful ups and painful downs. https://discord.gg/Nvj7yPJr4q - my discord. New chapters, a backlog of 130 plus less edited chapters, shitposting.

In a world where power is granted by the heavens, one boy is cast aside, marked as unworthy of even the lowest blessing. Orphaned, scorned, and adopted only to be rejected, he is deemed "trash" in the eyes of all who wield power. But when he is rejected by the Heaven Holy Pillar—a symbol of divine favor—he’s left questioning his very existence, cursed by fate and broken by shame. In the depths of his despair, a crack forms in the fabric of reality. A thunderous storm erupts from the unknown, tearing apart the pillar that once scorned him, as if the universe has answered his pain. From the heart of the storm descends a mysterious relic—a necklace bearing unimaginable energy, along with a presence that defies all he knows. With cosmic powers now awakening within him, he embarks on a journey not to earn the heavens’ favor but to transcend it entirely. As he uncovers the secrets of the Veil of the Shattered Heavens, he realizes he’s been chosen for a destiny beyond the gods' understanding. In a realm that trembles before true strength, even the heavens are not qualified to stand in his way.

A lone sword forsaken by yin and yang, the village boy who becomes the emperor

In the Hongchen Kingdom, a human land surrounded by dangerous enemies, the Cao family is victim of a terrible massacre. The young son, Cao Yun, survives and must pave his way to the summit of the cultivation world while hiding who he is in the hope of avenging his family. Will he find out the whole truth? What cultivation level will he attain? And what mysteries will he uncover on this path of revenge?

Follow the journey of Luke who, after a life-changing event, awakens to discover a powerful system that grants him the ability to transcend the limitations of his previous life. With the God System by his side, he embarks on a quest to cultivate his strength, navigate the complexities of divine realms, and uncover the secrets of the universe. *************** The cover is not mine.

A brave hero and a Saint of the Immortal Flames join forces to face the most powerful being in the universe, the Celestial Emperor. However, all they manage to do is separate a piece of his divine artifact, the book Tales of the Creation of Heavens and Earth. Unexpectedly, Tristan, a kid who has been locked up in a dungeon for two years by his stepmother, ends up receiving a fragment of this book. Unfortunately, he realizes that this alone is not enough to change his situation. Nevertheless, it rekindles the flame in his heart and motivates him to stay alive to seek revenge and find out what happened to his mother. And perhaps, thus began his ascension in this hellish world. What to Expect: - Weak to Strong to Op - Big fantasy world, many regions to explore with different cultures and characteristics - A good romance - Very interesting magical system - Creative enemies with nice backstory: magical, mystical and divine (eventually) _____________ Discord Server: Join if you want to see some pictures of the characters or just talk about the book. https://discord.gg/q9EQuZfYeZ

The heaven and earth are my world. Life is for me to be entertained. The stars are for me to pluck and the mountains exist for me to test my strength. Higher than the gods, stronger than the heavens, I shall stand above all. With just my blade in hand I shall cut through all that blocks my path. Cultivation stages: Mortal, Soul, Earth, Sky, Master, True Master... Cale = three metres

Balam, a young Mayan boy, discovers that his cave is actually an ancient temple. This revelation sends him back in time to different mythical eras. Each era represents a significant past life of his own. Guided by powerful deities like Kukulkan, Balam must navigate these eras to find his way back home. In each life, he meets his soul mate, only to see her tragically die at the hands of a mysterious man trying to ruin his future. To break this cycle, Balam seeks help from various deities, using their power to cross through time. With their guidance, he strives to uncover the mysteries of his past lives and try to save his soul mate in every era he visits.

Hanya seorang pria biasa yang suka mengikuti arus, membiarkan segalanya terjadi sampai kematian datang menjemput. Hidup kembali bukan di Dunia Sihir, Dunia Beladiri, ataupun Dunia Immortal. Hanya Martial Spirit yang menentukan kemajuan dan langkah untuk menggapai Langit yang luas. Ini adalah kisah seseorang yang harus membuang sikap lamanya, melawan arus untuk mencapai sisa lain yang lebih baik. Novel ini adalah karya orisinil saya, dan jadwal update bab baru acak, tetapi saya usahakan dalam satu Minggu itu pasti ada bab baru

Glass Ballhead es un alma sedienta de respuestas ante su llegada al soul heaven, podra acaso él podra ascender por la torre enfrentandose a hordas de almas en una batalla campal de todos contra todos y descubrir la verdad sobre el cielo de las almas.

In just fifteen days, a massive asteroid was predicted to strike Earth—a looming threat slicing through the dark heavens, a stark and unforgiving reminder of how small and fragile our world truly was amidst the endless expanse of the universe. The government, with voices brimming with confidence, stepped forward to calm the masses. They declared they had a plan—a brilliant strategy to divert the asteroid’s path. “There’s no need to worry,” they assured, their words polished and unwavering. “We will protect you.” Yet, amidst these bold promises, a gnawing question lingered: could we truly afford to sit idle, entrusting our fate to assurances that sounded so effortlessly convincing? Was waiting, doing nothing, truly the wisest course when the clock ticked mercilessly forward, pulling us ever closer to the edge of catastrophe?

Xing Wuye lives peacefully in his village. However that all changes when a streak of black light passes by his village, imbuing him with energy and leading him down the road of power, madness and indifference.

Roman Eldred, the heir to a renowned noble family, was set to marry his beloved fiancée when everything changed in an instant. On the eve of his wedding, he was mysteriously transmigrated to another world, only to find himself cast adrift as an orphan in a realm filled with magic and cultivation. Now living as Leonard, he vows to master this foreign power and find a way back to the life he lost. Driven by the desire to reclaim his stolen fate and reunite with his beloved, he is willing to do anything—no matter the cost. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will try to upload consistently, also please tell me if I make mistakes or if I could improve in an area as I am always looking to improve my skills. Disclaimer: There wont be any harem as the protagonist is very loyal to his fiancée in his past world. This new world he is in will be a mix of cultivation and magic, you will understand what I mean when you read the novel.

After eating from the forbidden tree of knowledge now mankind is facing the wrath of gods. But humanity shall not lose without a fight! Story about a war between humans and gods from different mythology, beliefs.

//Synopsis Information// The book follows the adventures of VivaCC, Maya, and Skye as they navigate a world filled with danger and mystery. VivaCC, in particular, is a resourceful and intelligent character who uses his wit to overcome challenges and protect his friends. //Book Structure Information// - Volume [#.#] - The volumes of the book contain multiple [#.#] volumes within them. A new volume (Example: [1.0] ==> [2.0]) indicates a dramatic change in events. - CHAPTER [#] - Each [#.#] volume contains multiple chapters, which are in bold text. These chapters subdivide the volume into shorter sections. //Other Information// - The book is inspired by Super Mario 64 machinima. - The characters and setting are similar to those in Super Mario 64. - The story is full of action and adventure, just like any old Super Mario 64 machinima. - The book is not going to make you toast.

When the Heaven Spirits descended, all that bore witness thought of it as a blessing. Only those that survived knew that it was a curse, shackles in place to monitor all beings within Heaven's Code, limits imposed to suppress all beings. Sheng Tian, who's talent transcends even that of the Absolute One, desires to break out of the confines of the Heavenly World and establish his own sanctuary. Will he fall facing the Guardians of the world? Will he stay true to his original intentions? Only time will tell. Operation Revision is underway! I will slowly but surely go back to my earlier chapters and revise them, using the experience I gained to patch up the holes. Any chapter that I have revised will be stated at the bottom in author's thoughts. Current progress: Chapters 1-10

A striking man of mysterious origin and peerless talent, he looks back at the world, in all its entirety, with utter disdain. And yet, in the treacherous and unpredictable ultimate formation of the Boundless Secular World, he guards a breathtaking ancient qin with broken strings, waiting silently for the destined one to arrive! A boy encounters him, and knows for the first time that the world beneath the Heavens is a fickle place. Not even demons, devils, ghosts and monsters can match the frivolity of human nature! A slender physique, and jade-like beauty, but the sword that strikes between heaven and earth is not unlike a streaming rainbow! The vastness of the starry sky, the seven emotions and six desires! Greed, anger and ignorance! The teachings of Buddha will grant you boundless strength! A sea of blood will come, at the cost of all mortal beings full of honest hope! The ghosts wail as the gods roar, but the sea of blood has no end! Where, pray tell, is the path I should take? Since there is no path, no matter how bitter and bloody the sea, even if my boat is made out of bones, I will soar to the heavens above! ------ Releasing: Mon, Wed, Fri, and Weekends

The daughter of the CEO and creator of the world famous DMMORPG, YGGDRASIL, decided to help the company by creating an event. In this event, she collaborated with the devs and created a boss so powerful that virtually no one was able to beat it. Entire top guilds tried to clear the boss stage, and failed. If anyone did somehow manage to defeat the strongest raid boss, the boss would allow the player to get absolutely anything within the game, essentially granting them a wish in-game. The main character could even control the boss during times in the game. But now, the game was coming to a close and our main character decided to simply enter the game one last time to bid it farewell. But something went wrong and she ended up getting isekai'd into the New World as the Grand Oracle, Annalisa Astrid Sterling.

In an Adventure in the fantastical world called Sapphire's Tear.

Born from chaos, a god of ruin now trapped in mortal flesh. Renly Ashwood is bound to a mysterious book that bears record of his destiny, he walks a fragile line between what was and what could be. Haunted by guilt and desperate to forge his path, Renly seeks a place in the Crimson Moon Sect. Their trials are ruthless, the path lined with blood and ambition. Yet as his power stirs, the question arises, will he become a savior, or will the god within him awaken to devour the world once more?

[Volume ll in progress...] Heavenly Dao is supreme; it is above all else and below no one. To tamper with it is a taboo, enough to warrant certain death. But Wu Xing would beg to differ, for he had seen the Heavens bow before a man—the very same man who took everything from him. Now just a mere fragment of a soul trapped in a cauldron, Wu Xing would have to navigate through the dangerous world of cultivation back to the top. Fortunately for him, this isn't his first time. --- [Book - 1 Mortal Shepherding Volume I - Soulful Guidance (13/13) (20k words) Volume ll - Chaotic Guidance (11/On-going) (??) Volume lll - ??? (???) (???) ] … [The Cover image is Female Main Lead] #Tags: Action | Adventure | Xainxia | Cultivation | High Fantasy | Male Lead | Romantic Subplot | No-harem | Bloodline | Non-human lead | Age-regression Chapter length - 1.5k(+) words Metric System Weight: 1 Jin = 0.5 Kg = 500 grams Volume: 1 Sheng = 1 Litre 1 ge = 1/10 Sheng = 1/10 Litre = 100 millimetre Length: 1 Li = 0.5 Kilometre = 500 meter

Everyone in the world has a certain fate, A fate to be strong, A fate to be weak, A fate to be happy, A fate to be sad. Everyone is interlinked through the chains of fate, linked by the cause and effect, and guided by destiny. Everyone are nothing but slaves following the tides of cause and effect. Only immortal were Unchained, unburdened by cause and effect, free from fate, able to freely roam the heavens. But in this godforsaken world who can truly achieve immortality.

The book "Oh Heavens Hear My Cry" illustrates the tragedies of life of a virtuous lady, she had to cope with the pain of being abandoned by her Dad and losing her Mum. After so many ups and downs, she finally reunites with her family and fulfills her dreams.

In a realm where strength determines fate and the heavens reign supreme, Yun Che is a man destined for obscurity—or so it seems. Born weak and powerless, he carries a secret that could shake the foundations of the celestial order: the Sky Poison Pearl, a legendary artifact capable of miracles and destruction. When Yun Che faces betrayal and certain death, he makes a desperate choice, leaping into the Abyss to protect his secrets. But fate has other plans. Reborn in a new world with his memories intact, he awakens with the chance to rewrite his destiny. Armed with forbidden powers, Yun Che sets out to defy the heavens themselves. Through love, vengeance, and relentless ambition, he challenges the gods who seek to control him and shatters the chains of fate that bind him. As he rises, he becomes the storm the heavens never anticipated—a mortal unafraid to defy the divine. "Defying the Heavens" is a thrilling journey of rebirth, power, and defiance in a world where only the strongest survive.

He was once one of the top ten prodigies of the Fuliu Star Domain, unmatched in grace and talent. However, a century ago, an accident led Chen Qingyuan into the mysterious “Sky Abyss Forbidden Zone,” where he was imprisoned by a woman in red and subjected to a hundred years of torment and humiliation. After a century, he finally regained his freedom, only to find his cultivation completely destroyed and his once-beloved had quietly betrayed him. Yet, even as everything seemed hopeless, Chen Qingyuan remained resolute. He followed the woman in red’s agreement, rebuilding his foundation and stepping back onto the path of cultivation. He vowed to rise from the ashes, surpass his past, and reclaim the pinnacle of power. Revenge and glory were within his reach!

In a world divided by light and darkness, two children are born with opposing destinies. Zarek, the storm-blessed child of Elmsgrove, radiates hope and strength. Draven, born weak and marked by a demonic aura in a desolate land, defies fate with a mysterious power. As their paths intertwine, they embark on a journey that will determine the balance between order and chaos, forever altering the world...

"Yet that is when I realized. If a God is simply one that rules and is worshipped by all. Then what is stopping me from becoming the entity you worship?" Read Oz's path to Destroy, Devour and Ascend, no matter what it takes. WARNING: THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF THE HEART! THE MAIN CHARACTER IS !!!NOT!!! A HERO NOR IS HE A GOOD OR EVEN A DECENT PERSON! SUPPORT ME ON PATREON FOR EARLY CHAPTERS- patreon.com/2A1Z ____________________ JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/Y4ygPrZ ____________________ FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS: Youtube: Atomfactor - https://www.youtube.com/@Atomfactorr Twitch: Atomfactor_ - https://www.twitch.tv/atomfactor_ Instagram: Atomfactor - https://www.instagram.com/atomfactor/ Tiktok: Atomfactor - https://www.tiktok.com/@atomfactor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [OLD] ARTIST CREDIT: https://www.deviantart.com/mizu-no-akira/art/Heart-s-Blood-515591858  [AMAZING ARTWORK] [NEW] ARTIST CREDIT: https://www.deviantart.com/aoiogataartist/art/Stigmata-837390959 [AMAZING ARTWORK] CURRENT ARTWORK COMMISIONED BY [ AoiOgataArtist ] My first book so I'm open to any criticism and suggestions.