Core Pride

In a world shaped by gods, destiny, and prophecy, everything follows a predetermined cycle. The Five Goddesses rule the heavens, having sealed away their sole brother, Kaelis, the God of Unity, long ago—twisting his name into the God of Chaos to erase his true purpose. With his fall, the Hero’s Party defeated the Demon Lord, and non-human races perished one by one, leaving only humans to rule the world. Before Kaelis was sealed, however, eight monoliths descended, warning that once every odd century, a Destined One would be born—either a harbinger of chaos or tranquility. This prophecy became an unshakable truth, with the world rising and falling in accordance with these chosen individuals. Yet, centuries later, long after the last Destined One passed, the world faced a new calamity. The ley lines of mana, the lifeblood of magic, began to wither. The Church of the Five declared it divine will, while scholars and mages sought a solution. One woman—a brilliant but infamous sorceress—discovered the cause and took it upon herself to restore the mana flow. She succeeded—but her actions tore open a rift between dimensions, unleashing monsters not born of this world. Though the breach was eventually sealed, the damage was irreversible. The world changed forever, and she vanished into legend—reviled by some, revered by others. Now, in the present era, the world exists in tenuous balance. Monsters roam the land, kings rule their fractured domains, and the Church maintains its iron grip. No new Destined One has emerged. The world expects another cycle to begin. Then, he is born. A child without prophecy, without divine origin, without fate. A soul not from this world. Unlike the Destined Ones of legend, his birth was never foreseen by the gods—an impossibility that throws the celestial order into chaos and confusion. For the first time, something has entered this world without the hand of the divine guiding it. He is not a hero. He is not the chosen one. He is an anomaly. And in a world where destiny dictates all, a man with no fate may be the most dangerous force of all.

In the chaos-spread world of Atheria, peace lies in the haven of Aphanes. Silas, a young, curious boy, finds himself driven to seek the unrecognized threats. An undominated willpower pushes him to move forward. Tag along on the journey of Silas as he unravels the mysteries that bind humankind.

When fiery, ambitious Isabella Carter clashes with arrogant yet brilliant Alexander Blackwood, sparks fly—but not in a good way. As rivals in the corporate world, they stop at nothing to sabotage each other. But when fate forces them into an unexpected partnership, the line between hate and love begins to blur. Will their hatred burn into something deeper, or will their pride keep them apart forever?

In the Ashen Reach, a cursed wasteland of black dunes and ember-storms, Torv “Ash” Kren runs alone, hauling glowing ember-shards in a battered sled. Once a raider, he quit when his crew torched innocence—now he trades magic fuel for water, machete chipped, coat patched, one job from death. An ember-storm cracks his sled—shards spill—when Lysa “Ember” Vey stumbles from the haze, half-dead, clutching a red-hot Core Ember worth a fortune or a grave. Lysa’s an ash-witch—bends shards into fire-blades, hunted by warlord Krax for a 10,000-shard bounty. She offers Torv 2,000 to run her to the Free Drift, rebel camp past the Dune Wall—or leave him dry in the sand. Torv’s gut says ditch her—warlord’s hounds close—but her ember buys time, and his Ash Runner Sense wakes: kills earn miles, power grows. They trek—raiders bleed, storms burn—Torv’s machete sings (+500 miles, Dune Dash), Lysa’s fire cuts deep. Krax’s dogs tear closer—ember-teeth glint—when the Core cracks, whispering: “Free me, claim all.” Truth hits: Lysa’s bounty’s fake—Krax wants the Core that cursed the Reach. Torv’s past crew died for it—he’s bound to the ash. Miles climb (Ash Veil, 1,000)—lungs scar, Lysa’s shard burns her grip. At the Dune Wall, Krax looms—Torv carves, Lysa flares—Core shatters, Reach shakes. Warlord falls—shards rain—but Torv’s ash-coated, Lysa’s bleeding. A new ember glows west—next run calls. Grind, fire, survival—will Torv and Lysa outrun the curse, or burn in it?

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.

At the age of sixteen, each member of every shard—scattered across each specie—gets a core awakening that determines where they would belong. Karl doesn’t get an awakening, but he stays on the shifter shards, pretending to be a shifter for years until he turns twenty. At twenty, he gets a core awakening, but… there is an abnormality: he shows signs of more than six species, breaking the balance of the world he is in. People like him are rare and dangerous, and soon, he is discovered, turning him into a fugitive in all worlds. None of the shards can claim him, seeing that he had the ability of everyone. These unstable abilities leave him drained, and now he must fight magic and tech to survive while navigating each world, meeting people, sating his desires… and killing.

And so Arascus, God of Pride, waited. He waited for his defeat as the forces of Heaven & Hell combined descended upon him. He waited as they tried to kill him. He waited as they locked him away. He waited for a thousand years in that dark prison.

"Prince Theodore you are now exiled from the Empire for molesting your brothers fiance!" "Destroy his mana core!" Theo got accused for a crime he didn't do. All of this was a part of plan by his brother and the nobles to get rid of him. They didn't want a slaves child to become the Emperor. "Was that all necessary ? I have never wanted to become the Emperor. Or there is more to their scheme? Follow Prince Theodore's journey where he makes his own way out with a destroyed mana core to fight the Empire, and uncovers truth about his mother's mysterious death.

The bard Pino King unexpectedly obtained a Lord Core. He had intended to be a benevolent ruler, but the demands of the Lord Core were unyielding: he had to exploit his subjects in order to level up. Well, there was no helping it—lazy fools, rise and get to work!

On a certain day, scientists from all over the world made a remarkable discovery that sent shockwaves throughout the entire world. It all began when scientists stumbled upon a mysterious energy source, hidden in the universe for centuries. This energy was studied by scientists and they were able to bring samples back to Earth by collecting this energy. The scientists studied this mysterious energy to figure out it’s origin. Everything was going well until the scientists were not able to contain this energy anymore. With the scientist unable to contain the energy any longer, the energy was exposed to humans and started to spread all over the world. This energy once exposed to humans, triggered a profound awakening within them. Magic Cores, enigmatic artifacts emerged as a result. These magic cores, harnessed by the power of cutting-edge technology, became the focal point of fascination. They were found to contain incredible attributes, granting those who possessed thrm extraordinary abilities. From enhanced strength to heightened senses, the cores unlocked a world of untapped potential. As news of the cores spread, people from all over the world found themselves in possession of these magic cores. It became apparent that humans were not limited to just one magic core; they were able to awaken multiple magic cores, each representing a different attribute and skills. This newfound power reshaped the world as individuals discovered their unique abilities and sought to understand the true nature of these magic cores. The humans who were able to control this power became known as Soulforgers, and the power of these magic cores is called Soulforge. Amidst all the excitement and wonder, a mystery still remained. Where did this power come from. What is the mysterious energy that is contained in these magic cores? Scientists and Soulforgers still continue to learn more about this power. With this new discovery, the world suddenly changed.

welcome to a new world, far in the distant future. After humanity abandoned Earth, they sought refuge on the planet Raptor, countless times bigger than earth, constructing protective domes to survive its harsh environment. In an effort to adapt, genetic experiments were conducted using Raptor's creatures , but they ended in failure, causing sickness and death. The idea of enhancement was abandoned, and for centuries, humans lived within the safety of the domes. Generations later, descendants of these failed experiments began showing enhanced health and physical traits, with some even born with powerful Cores same as the Raptor's creatures , giving them abilities. Orin, an 18-year-old boy, feels out of place, he has no core or heart, unlike most humans who have hearts or born with powerful cores. at the age of eight, Orin was abandoned by his biological parents and adopted by a man desperate to have a son. Though his father is caring, Orin struggles with feelings of inadequacy and dreams of becoming a monster hunter despite lacking the abilities required, he strives to become one of high level Hunters, and fight creatures outside.

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.

Warriors train their bodies. Scholars fill their minds. Every cultivator must have both and the talent to harness qi. But when the youngest princess of the murim lord was born, her golden core had to be sealed immediately because her talent for harvesting qi was too strong. Follow her as she regains her talent as the weakest murim princess.

The Aristocracy Dominates the World, While Military Bandits Split the Land. In the North, a young man raises his sword and cracks his whip, riding across the mountains and rivers, determined to carve a path for the common people of the world. I had no intention to hunt the deer, but seeing the suffering of the people, I will fight, and fight until I become unmatched in the Eight Directions! [----------------------------------------------------] Love this translation? Support me on Patreon for early access, exclusive content, and more! Your support keeps the translations coming—subscribe today! Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy

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?

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?"

This is the story of how Evan Tharann rose to become the number one mage across all realms, commanding armies and defying all who opposed him. In a world where magical cores define a mage’s destiny—granting unique abilities and evolving through alignment with their bearer—Evan struggles with the enigmatic Origin Rune Core, a power unlike any other. While others follow clear trajectories, Evan must forge his own path, relying on intelligence, strategy, and an unyielding drive to master his core's untapped potential. With slow progression, a focus on power-building, alliances forged under pressure, and intricate magical systems, this high-magic tale chronicles Evan’s relentless journey from obscurity to ultimate domination.

WSA 2025 Marco was a mad scientist who had sacrificed his entire life to prove that elements existed beyond 118. He was on the verge of discovering it when a strange distortion pulled him into a world of periodic elements. In this world, people would awaken a Resonant Core, a structure similar to the periodic table inside their hearts, allowing them to attune to any of the eighteen groups and obtain powers from the elements within those groups. Marco never expected to have a nineteenth group slot in his Resonant Core. And oddly, this nineteenth slot was already filled… I posted this book on Royal Road

Born into a world where humans are suppressed by supernatural beings, Leo Morningstar loses his father, Colonel Morningstar in the war and abandoned by his mother who ran off with her werewolf lover. Living in an environment where humans are forced to suck up to beasts just to survive infuriated Leo. His prideful attitude lead to his death but also brought about his rebirth with a gift from the abyss. Reborn as the 1st prince of hell and the sin of pride, Leo is dragged into a war of succession amongst the 7 princes of hell, all scattered across the universe and in different realms. He is forced to protect humanity while facing off against the heavens, supernatural beings and his fellow demons. ---- Firstly, I didn't make a mistake. My Mc's share the same last name, Dylan Morningstar from 'They Made me do it' and Leo Morningstar here. They are the 3rd and 1st princess of hell, respectively, born on different earths in different realms. Yes, The 1st, 2nd and 3rd sins are human. They will definitely cross paths and probably kill each other. Pride Wrath Lust I'll start the third book when I can. It will be tough writing all of these books at once, but I'll try my best. Finally, I mistakenly went premium too early in my work 'They Made Me Do It', so I'll make it up to you guys here. Expect at least 70 free chapters here! Thank you for reading! Extra Tags: #Tragedy #Billionaireplayboy #prideful

Sassan Higan awakened his rank at the lowest. Desperate to make ends meet and survive, as well as burning pride to prove his worth, threw away his role as a porter and engaged in combat when his party encountered a dangerous predicament. Abandoned by his party, his life hanging by a thread, stumbled upon a scroll that will soon change his life.

This was the era of worldwide auto transformation! At the age of eighteen, everyone could awaken their autos and become auto men! Some awakened off-road vehicles, some awakened sports cars, and some awakened bicycles! By defeating the steel beasts and mechanical abyss monsters, unlocking achievements, and completing missions, one could earn point rewards to purchase various accessories such as firepower, armor, energy, and power cores! Xu Gu transmigrated here and started off by awakening an S-class heavy truck! Unexpectedly, he even had an additional binding to the Ultimate Enhancement System. [S-class heavy truck] got enhanced and became [SSS-class Leader, Optimus]! [S-class liquid hydrogen energy core] got enhanced and became [SSS-class portable hydrogen fusion energy core]! [SS-class defense force field] got enhanced and became [God-level Supreme Domain]! [SSS-class photon pulse cannon] got enhanced and became [Super God-level Annihilator Cannon]! Starting with the Ultimate Enhancement System, with the body of an auto man, Xu Gu conquered the world, dominated countless realms, and proved his invincibility!

Di luar batas pemahaman, melampaui konsep realitas dan ketiadaan, ada satu entitas yang bahkan tidak bisa disebut ada—Xalveth. Dia tidak diciptakan, tidak berevolusi, dan tidak memiliki tujuan. Namun, keberadaannya sendiri mengguncang tatanan absolut yang selama ini dianggap tak tergoyahkan. Ketika para entitas tertinggi mencoba memahami Xalveth, mereka justru mendapati diri mereka terhapus dari eksistensi, tidak hanya dari dunia mereka tetapi dari sejarah dan kemungkinan itu sendiri. Satu demi satu, mereka lenyap, meninggalkan kehampaan yang tidak pernah ada sebelumnya. Apakah ada yang bisa mencapai pencerahan tentang Xalveth tanpa kehilangan segalanya? Atau mungkinkah keberadaannya hanyalah kesalahan dalam tatanan kosmik yang tak terdefinisikan?

[ Read 50 Chapters ahead at patreon.com/DaoistMist ] Heterodox paths lead to a bad end? Without cultivating the Golden Core, one cannot attain immortality? Then tell me, esteemed True Lords, if I refine this incorruptible corpse into a Golden Core and transform it into a Nascent Soul, how will you respond? Unorthodox Path: Corpse Cultivation Secret Art: Corpse Mutation Cheat Ability: Daily Settlement Panel ... 【Daily Settlement!】 【Burying corpses in the Death Grounds for six hours: continuously absorbing corpse energy and death energy. Panel EXP +1, corpse energy +6, death energy +6.】 【Raising corpses in an extremely Yin environment for eight hours: panel EXP +1, corpse mutation EXP +6, corpse-raiser EXP +1.】 [ Read 50 Chapters ahead at patreon.com/DaoistMist ]

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The abyss, the all-expanding abyss, his core, his heart, and his soul sit at the end. The dangers that lurk within breathe fear into the land. They come and raid; they want him gone, but he won't surrender.

What happens when a normal man awakens in a world of magic and monsters? What if he awakens as a gemstone that can't move, eat, or communicate but is somehow alive? What happens when this stone learns to cast magic and create rooms, to bring life to monsters of its own and defend itself from invaders? This is the story of that mans journey from a small one room tunnel to a magnificent challenge to the universe. Chapters range from 1k-1.5k words usually! First time writing this type of novel but always wanted to try so any feedback helps! Also below is my patreon! Most things to influence my novel are free but by subscribing to it you help me afford more time to write instead of working two jobs as well as to commission artists to turn my monsters and manic dream creatures into reality! https://patreon.com/user?u=71062598

**In a world where hunters fight monsters to survive, Vlad is the weakest of all — an F-rank hunter barely scraping by to support his family. Mocked, betrayed, and left for dead in a dungeon, he awakens the** **"Celestial Forge System,"** **a limitless power that lets him turn monsters into war machines and wield their abilities as his own.** **From rusty exosuits to star-forging fortresses, Vlad builds an unstoppable mechanical army. With every battle, he evolves — rising from a forgotten weakling to a Cosmic Machine God who bends reality itself. Yet, beneath his overwhelming strength lies a heart that beats for his family, and a budding love for Elaria, an elf princess destined to become a goddess of light.** **As gates to other worlds tear open and eldritch horrors threaten the universe, Vlad ascends beyond mortal limits. With divine wings of metal and a crown of stars, he faces cosmic annihilation with unwavering pride — not as a hunter, but as the sovereign of steel.** **"I am not a savior. I am creation itself. And I shall forge salvation with my own hands."**

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?