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Lost between time and space, a man known as Dr. Dew—a scientist turned synthetic survivor—awakens on a vast, untamed world untouched by civilization. Armed with nothing but his mind and a body engineered to defy nature itself, he must rebuild from the ground up, carving out a place for himself in this primal land teeming with towering beasts and hidden dangers. Unbeknownst to him, across the massive continent, another figure stirs—an enigmatic genius, summoned by forces beyond understanding. Drawn toward an unseen connection, she begins her own journey, hoping to one day uncover the mystery of the man who inadvertently called her into existence. As years pass, technology advances, knowledge is rediscovered, and the foundations of a new future take shape. But when the stars finally turn their gaze toward this forgotten world, Dr. Dew will have to decide: will he remain hidden in the shadows of history, or will he step forward and reshape the fate of an entire galaxy? P.S. This story was made with the help of A.I. since I have a hard time spelling and writing due to my dyslexia, I also do not own any of these characters and these franchises that are mentioned in this story except for the Mc.

In a world ruled by strength and power, where the weak are trampled underfoot, a young orphan named Khalid dreams of a different future. Raised in the oppressed Qazi clan alongside his closest friend Abdul, Khalid has known nothing but hardship. The once-mighty warriors of the Qazi have been reduced to mere shadows of their past, burdened by heavy taxes and brutal oppression under the tyrannical King of Barshia. But destiny has greater plans for Khalid. However, lurking in the shadows is an ancient and sinister force—the Yahawa Cult, a secretive group manipulating kingdoms from the depths of Enzlania. Their ultimate goal? The revival of the One-Eyed Demon, a being of pure destruction. Unbeknownst to Khalid, his fate is tied to their schemes, and war is on the horizon. From a nameless orphan to a legendary king, Khalid’s journey will shake the foundations of the seven great nations. With loyal friends, he will carve his own destiny—one where justice reigns, and the weak are never abandoned. But to build a kingdom of peace, he must first become the strongest king the world has ever seen. Thus begins the rise of Khalid, The King of the Weak.

Rowan Kuranes awoke in a new world inside the body of a dying prince. His new body contains terrifying secrets that he has to protect, for inside him lies the key to Eternity. He alone possesses the bloodline of The Ouroboros Serpents with authority over Time. He had Dominion over Sheol, and every soul would be his to keep. He lords over the Host of the Highest Heavens to the Abyssal Horde of the Deepest Hells. Rowan must learn to harness his new abilities and fight against his enemies who would stop at nothing to deprive him of his powers. Yet he must strive to keep a portion of his humanity alive, as he continuously evolves beyond godhood. A/N: There are horror elements, including Eldritch Horror from Lovecraft. A fan of blood-borne and abominable horrors that go bump in the night would love it. Epic action set pieces, and galaxy-wide battles, with an extremely overpowered MC who is a one-man army. https://discord.gg/UVvSCCMnCU Check out my discord. All future giveaways, fan art, and other fun stuff will be posted there. Thank you

When a crimson meteor tore through the heavens, human civilization shuddered to a standstill. From that doomed day forward, mankind could no longer forge a single rocket, craft a nuclear warhead, assemble an aircraft, or even churn out a simple car. The majestic pyramid of progress, built brick by brick on the shoulders of modern science, came crashing down in a thunderous ruin—and yet, the nightmare was only beginning. A gray, warped world slithered in on the meteor’s coattails, a ghostly reflection lurking beyond the mirror of reality. Bit by bit, it dragged the ordered realm of civilization into a spiraling abyss of chaos. In this shattered age, a human life weighed less than a speck of dust, and yet, humanity burned with the fierce radiance of a starry sky. As the foundations of society quaked on the edge of collapse, a solitary figure rose amid the rubble of a broken world. Draped in a robe as red as spilled blood, the actor’s face danced between laughter and tears. Behind him, the vast curtain of a new era unfurled with a slow, inevitable grace. Arms flung wide, he declared, “Let the play… begin.”

In a modern world where the collapse of societal structures has birthed a brutal, survival-of-the-fittest culture, one man stands apart—a lone warrior molded by tragedy and relentless training. Darius Kane, trained since childhood by his enigmatic martial arts master uncle, is a man defined by his calm ruthlessness and single-minded determination. With scarce resources and a city in decay, violence is the currency of power, and every alleyway hides danger. Haunted by betrayal, driven by revenge, and yearning for redemption, Darius fights not only to survive but to find meaning in a world that has lost its soul. As hand-to-hand combat and knife fights become the norm and guns are a rarity, his exceptional skills and detached persona mark him as both a hero and a harbinger of a darker destiny. Through a slow, introspective journey—a hero’s path laden with tragedy and moral quandaries—Darius Kane will challenge the very foundations of a corrupted society and confront the demons of his past in a quest for inner transformation. In this tale of urban mystery, relentless thriller, and unexpected romance, loyalty is scarce, trust is a luxury, and every confrontation might be the last. Prepare to step into a world where survival demands sacrifice, and redemption is never easily earned.

Jiang Chengxuan accidentally transmigrated to the immortal cultivation world and accidentally obtained the immortal cultivation heritage. However, his qualifications were really low, and after a hundred years of hard work, he was still unable to advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Just when he was discouraged, he came to a mortal city in silence, ready to end his life. That was when he got the long-awaited cheats. Detected that the host has achieved 100 years of immortal cultivation, hereby granting a life extension fruit, which can increase the life expectancy by one year. The next achievement task was now issued. Please complete the quest a hundred times. Complete it to achieve the honor of completing the quest a hundred times and you can get a chance to complete the quest smoothly. Ding! Please complete 100 times of technique practice, and achieve it to obtain a sense of perfection in technique inheritance jade talisman. Please complete 100 times of energy training to enhance the foundation bone. Please complete 100 times of talisman-making achievements... Please complete 100 times of enlightenment achievement... Please complete 100 times of alchemy achievement... Please complete 100 times of poisoning achievement... Please... Unknowingly, when Jiang Chengxuan heard the system's prompt again, he was told that there were no more achievements worthy of him to complete, because his existence itself was already an achievement that could never be surpassed.

Lan Hengsheng was once the pride of the Lan Clan, a child prodigy with limitless potential—until his fifth birthday changed everything. Declared spirit coreless, he was abandoned by those who once praised him, dismissed as a mortal in a world ruled by cultivators. His so-called friends turned their backs on him, and the clan that once held him in high regard saw him as nothing more than a disappointment. But Hengsheng holds a secret—one that defies the natural laws of this world. Ding! [Make a wish]  He wished for everything! With the ability to create a system, he doesn’t need talent. He doesn’t need fate’s blessing. He can program his own path to immortality. Why struggle for enlightenment when he can create a Cultivation Optimization System? Why waste decades training when he can install a Time Acceleration System? Why risk his life searching for treasures when he can develop an Auto-Farming System? While other cultivators beg the heavens for guidance, Hengsheng writes his own cultivation manual. Armed with his cheat-like power, he will challenge geniuses, reshape sects, and rewrite the very foundation of cultivation itself. The strongest cultivator is a system maker! Join the Discussion & Share Ideas! Discord: https://discord.gg/T7uyfDPBvd Patreon: patreon.com/Raventan Contribute your ideas and help shape the story!

"Taigong has cast his line for millennia, fishing for the essence of countless souls. Yet she needed but a single glance to capture my heart completely." Heaven and Earth are sundered, the mortal and immortal realms divided. Once every thousand years, Taigong casts down his "Celestial Thread." Cultivators eagerly pursue this thread descending from the heavens, believing it to be the path to ascension, unaware they're stepping into a deadly trap. Sixteen-year-old Wei Lingwei enters Tianyan Sect after her father's passing, where she meets her snow-white-robed, exquisitely beautiful senior sister Mo Qing. In this world where emotions and desires form the foundation of cultivation, Lingwei gradually discovers that whenever those deep, unfathomable eyes look her way, ripples spread through her heart, never to be calmed again. Yet the threads of fate have long been intertwined. As the third Celestial Thread prepares to descend and both realms face imminent upheaval, Lingwei must confront her growing feelings amid bewildering truths. On this deceptive and treacherous path of immortal cultivation, only the pure and fervent emotion between them can illuminate the way toward truth. Taigong fishes for countless lives, while she fishes for just one heart. Seven emotions to cultivate, six desires to master—defy heaven's decree, only love endures eternally.

At Seonghwa Girls’ Academy, ambition is everything, and Yoon Saehwa stands at the top—brilliant, untouchable, and feared. Beneath her cold perfection lies something far more relentless, the need to control, to own, to never lose. But in a world where law is both a game and a weapon, even the most unshakable foundations begin to crack. -- updates: saturday-sunday kyoani cover is not mine

After dying as a soldier for his alien overlords, Elias Varis is reincarnated decades into the past with a System, before humanity’s enslavement. The Prometheus System, a powerful interface that grants him a photographic memory and unlimited untapped knowledge, decades ahead of his time. Armed with cutting, edge military strategies, futuristic technology, and a mind that processes information like a supercomputer, Elias knows that Earth is doomed unless he changes its fate. To unite humanity and prepare for the inevitable invasion, he joins the Western Military Academy, hiding his abilities while secretly shaping the foundations of war. With time running out, Elias must outthink, outbuild, and outfight an empire that hasn’t even arrived yet.  Warning: Reincarnation, military sci-fi, and a broken OP system ahead! Oh, and just so you know, all chapters on Webnovel are free! 

I am the only son of the Dukes of Connaught and Strathearn, grandson of Queen Victoria of the vast British Empire. My lineage is not just an honor—it is a burden that stretches beyond the borders of Europe, reaching the distant lands of the South. Today, as a member of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, I do not merely accept my fate—I embrace it with unwavering resolve. I solemnly swear to witness and safeguard the dawn of a new era—an era where Australians and New Zealanders, united under a single banner, will forge their own path. The wind carries the whispers of revolution. Cannons thunder in the distance, and the world holds its breath in anticipation of the inevitable. This is not just a fight for independence—it is the birth of an identity that will no longer be silenced. Long live Australasia! Not just a name, but an immortal symbol. A roar of freedom that will shake the foundations of the Empire.

"A killer’s past is never buried—it waits in the shadows, ready to strike." Ryan Drake was once a legend—a prodigy raised in a dynasty of assassins feared by the underworld. But he walked away, leaving behind the blood-soaked legacy that defined him. Yet, the past never stays dead. When a string of brutal murders shakes the foundations of a decaying city, each victim bears the unmistakable marks of a forbidden technique—Blood Code. And the only person capable of such execution is Ryan himself… or someone trained exactly like him. Hunted by a secret organization, haunted by sins he cannot outrun, and forced into an uneasy alliance with a relentless investigative journalist, Eleanor Cross, Ryan must uncover the truth before he becomes the next target. But as the bodies pile up and old enemies resurface, a chilling realization sets in—his greatest enemy isn’t the syndicate hunting him, but the man who once made him who he is. And when the final truth is revealed, Ryan will face the deadliest question of all: Is he still the hunter… or has he already become the prey?

At Gorlea College, Riniock's dark ambitions take root. Sent off to master the arcane and the mysterious pursuit of odh, Riniock’s farewell is met with disquieted relief from his distant and afeared parents. Behind his polite demeanour lies a chilling secret. With newfound access to the occult arts, Riniock plots to refine his sinister passion — murder — turning his education into the foundation for a twisted legacy that would change the era in unimaginable ways.

In the land of Orsus, where the strong protect the weak under the light of The Essence, peace and prosperity seem assured. But beneath the surface, darkness stirs. Orsus is haunted by the memory of Enyos, the mightiest protector who fell in a brutal battle against the mysterious "Witnesses," beings from a shattered world ravaged by the Bright Dark. The Essence grants rings of power to the chosen few, but even these gifts may not be enough to defend against the coming storm. A chilling prophecy foretells the arrival of a Prophet born of two opposing forces, destined to either destroy Orsus or reshape it entirely. In this tale of power, prophecy, and peril, the line between light and dark blurs, and the truth may be more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. The Legend of Atenyos begins—a journey that will challenge the very foundations of Orsus and its people. Upload schedule: Novel will be a updated with one guaranteed chapter weekly that drops on Sunday, although some weeks will have more than one chapter dropping

A scandal entwined with a murder mystery. An unfinished love story. The foundations of two companies tremble Under the weight of a mafia controversy. And caught in the crossfire are two sworn enemies. Damien and Serafina have been natural foes since time immemorial. Nothing-not Hell, not war, and certainly not love-has ever been strong enough to unite them. But can a contract marriage, forged to bury a scandal and salvage their companies' reputations, truly erase centuries of animosity that even a mate bond couldn't overcome?

Shen Yuan transmigrates into a vast world of cultivation, where the strong reign supreme and the weak are trampled underfoot. Bound to a mysterious system, he treads a fine line between concealing his true strength and seizing every opportunity that comes his way. From sect rivalries to ancient ruins, from ruthless tournaments to perilous adventures, Shen Yuan’s journey is anything but ordinary. Along the way, he develops and attracts feelings for himself and his womens. Together, they navigate the treacherous path of cultivation, where danger and opportunity walk hand in hand. With battles, schemes, romance, and a touch of chaos, Shen Yuan’s ascent shakes the very foundations of the world. After all, in a realm where the heavens favor only the strong, who says he can’t have it all?

Common Summary: A common modern man finds himself in an immortal cultivation world right after his death. Armed with a sect system to assist him on this difficult journey, he is shocked to discover that the elders summoned by the system are, in fact, avatars of himself. Determined to take things one step at a time and enjoy his new life, he makes a decision: "I’ll leave the problems to my avatars, and I’ll cultivate in peace." ---------------------------------- Xianxia Summary: Are your cultivation techniques of high quality? Then check out the almost-perfect techniques my avatar created! The best quality golden core is the extreme first-grade core? Then look at my extreme first-grade core! The usual tribulation for geniuses has 9 lightning bolts? Mine does too! I don’t have a perfect foundation, so if the heavens send more lightning, I’ll sue them! Common protagonists take an elixir that should make them rise 9 levels, but they only rise 1 because of their perfect foundation? Then I’ll take it and rise 10 realms, because my foundation is almost-perfect, not perfect. While other protagonists struggle in one realm to reach perfection and fight a level higher, I’m already 4 realms ahead. ---------------------------------- PS: There is no other protagonist besides the MC. In this summary, the protagonists mentioned are only from the works he read in the modern world. PS2: I try to include explanations and descriptions of each realm and other aspects of the world, but they will only appear when the MC interacts with them or reaches that realm. PS3: The avatars don’t have much focus in the beginning, but in later chapters, they will get more and more screen time. PS4: Almost reaching the last console. PS5: I made it! ---------------------------------- The story will also be available on RR, under the same title and author pseudonym.

On a planet ruled by ancient cults and martial families, Kallen's life turns for the worse the day he is cursed with the mark. He, along with other children, is kidnapped and raised to serve under the infamous House Bathory as spies and assassins. Their mission? Infiltrate their eternal rivals and orchestrate the heist of the century: Stealing the Crown fragment that turned heroes into kings and nations into an empire. In this ruthless world, ambition and cunning are survival tools, whether you're in the wild, on the battlefield, or navigating royal courts. Secrets act as currency, and a seemingly simple power play can conceal a century-old plot that transcends space and time. Torn between his quest to protect his loved ones, revenge and his morality, Kal's humanity will be put to the test as he navigates through political struggles greater than himself. Immersed in a suicide mission that could disrupt the foundation of a society on the brink of implosion, he quickly realizes that failure goes beyond death. --- What to expect: - Character building -The story takes its time to set up but will quickly take up speed. - Martial art-oriented action with a power system - Betrayals, schemes, and mysteries - Dark scenes - Worldbuilding - Slice of life including comedy and romance -no harem

What would you do if you were told you only had five years to live? Aster Mistral, suffering from an incurable congenital “disease” that saps life force out of his every breath, decided to fight with all his might. Waking up into the future, 2,500 years later, he embarks on a quest to find a cure for his ailment! “My target! To find the Panacea on the 1,000th floor of the dungeon!” Together with trustworthy allies, he forges a path of blood and corpses, building his foundation and increasing his level! However, he can’t stay in dungeons all the time, as he has a duty to fulfill. “To raise the human DNA average of the world, the government wants my seeds?!” Follow Aster on his laidback journey of fighting monsters, courting girls, escaping adversaries, and discovering secrets about himself! - - - New Book for WPC June 2024! I will be giving out bonus chapters every week based on: PS => 200 (1 chapter), 400 (2 chapters), 800 (3 chapters), 1,600 (4 chapters), and so on! Reviews (at least 4 stars) => 10 reviews (1 chapter) until it reaches 100 reviews! Golden Tickets => 50 (1 chapter), 100 (2 chapters), 200 (3 chapters), 400 (4 chapters), and so on! Join me in my discord: https://discord.gg/DEVbwSbZUh

"Listen, buddy, your cock was the last thing that got inside me, so unless I’m having some kind of miracle baby, yeah, you’re the father. Congrats." — Raelynn had one goal that night—drown her sorrows in cheap whiskey after getting fired from her job. What she didn’t plan on was two surprises: one, a steamy night with a ridiculously good-looking stranger, and two, a $10,000 check for her the next morning. Jackpot, right? Wrong. Nothing could’ve prepared her for the biggest surprise of all—she’s pregnant. And the father? None other than Elion Vaelorian, the country’s richest and most powerful businessman, with a face that could melt ice... and a personality just as cold. What Raelynn doesn’t know is that Elion isn’t just any man. And the baby she’s carrying? Let’s just say it’s far from ordinary, and its existence could shake the foundations of the world she knows.

The Horizon—the bridge between realms, the foundation of all existence—has shattered. The gods, once eternal, feel their power fading as the faith of mortals crumbles. The Devil, long imprisoned, stirs in the depths of Purgatory, eager to seize what remains. And as the void devours entire worlds, an unseen force begins to move—one even the divine cannot comprehend. The heavens fracture. The realms fall into chaos. And when the last light fades, what will remain—eternal ruin, or something far more terrifying?

A Sky God’s Spiritual Foundation. It was the greatest natural treasure in all of existence, but the sacrifices one must make to gain the approval of such an entity was unimaginable. Ryu is a genius amongst geniuses. He was born with the four Grand Ancestral Bloodlines. The Lightning Qilin. The Fire Dragon. The Ice Phoenix. The Fire Phoenix… He was blessed with an Ancestral Grade Bone Structure and Ancestral Grade Meridians. The Ice Jade Crystal Bones. The Chaotic Silk Meridians… He was bestowed the First Ranked Heavenly Pupils. The Mysteries of Heaven and Earth Pupils… However, none of it mattered. Born with a False Spiritual Foundation, it seemed that all of his talent would go to waste. Unless… Unless he was willing to grasp his Fate in his own hands. ==== **This novel once went by another name 'Rise. Rising. Risen.' So, the wiki is still under this name https://rise-rising-risen.fandom.com/wiki/Ryu_Tatsuya

A decorated Air Force pilot, 34 years old, meets an untimely demise—only to awaken in a war-torn fantasy medieval world. Now inhabiting the body of Mechal, the second son of a baron, he finds himself recovering from a near-fatal injury orchestrated by his own elder brother. But while the old Mechal might have been consumed by reckless fury, the new Mechal is different—calculating, patient, and ready to play the long game. When a rebellion unexpectedly shakes the kingdom, Mechal seizes the opportunity to carve his place in history. With a sharp mind, battlefield tactics, and an understanding of human nature, he navigates the treacherous world of nobility, rising from an overlooked second son to a powerful force. Through cunning strategy and ruthless ambition, he secures victories, earns a title, and claims land of his own—laying the foundation for a rule unlike any other. But the world of nobility is a den of vipers. Political intrigue, backstabbing aristocrats, kingdom-wide conflicts, and the ever-present shadow of war loom over him. As he builds his domain, he must outmaneuver rivals, forge alliances, and solidify his power—because in this world, only the strong survive. Inspired by the noble struggles of the Holy Roman Empire, this story weaves war, politics, trade, and ambition into a gripping tale of power and strategy. Watch as an upstart reshapes the fate of a kingdom, one calculated move at a time.

Welcome to The Last Step – A Tale of Fate, Power, and the Unforgiven. In a world where magic defines one's worth, three souls walk a path toward an uncertain destiny—each bearing a power that can shape the fate of nations. Lucas, the God’s Chosen Sorcerer, wields divine magic that bends reality itself, blessed by forces beyond mortal comprehension. A shining beacon of hope—or a harbinger of destruction—his path is riddled with expectations he never asked for. Celia, the Queen of Curses, commands a power feared by even the strongest mages. She carries the weight of a past filled with whispers and condemnation, but where others see a curse, she sees the strength to carve her own future. Kaiser, the Unwanted Void, stands apart. Neither blessed nor cursed, he is the anomaly that should not exist. In a world that measures worth by magic, he is a shadow in the light—yet, the abyss within him holds something far greater than mere sorcery. Together, they are bound by fate yet divided by their own battles. As war brews and forgotten gods stir, the lines between hero and villain blur. In the end, their choices will decide more than just their own lives—they will determine the very foundation of their world. This is their journey. This is their Last Step.

The world was vast, yet Asura knew it was only a fragment of something greater. The universe, the multiverse, the very concept of reality he refused to believe they were untouchable. Power. Knowledge. Influence. These were not just words to him; they were the foundation of his ambition, the tools that would carve his name into existence itself. The weak accepted their place, but Asura? He would tear through the fabric of destiny with his own hands. But fate was cruel. Born into the gutters of a crumbling city, surrounded by filth and forgotten dreams, he had nothing. No wealth, no status, no legacy to inherit. Only hunger. A hunger so deep it burned in his veins, gnawed at his bones, and whispered in his mind. Will he make it? Yes? No But power had a price. And Asura had no intention of paying He wanted to claw his way out of the dirt, rise above kings and deities, and reshape reality itself. The strong ruled, the weak perished he would be neither. He would be more. And this was only the beginning.

On July 27, 2032, the world ended—not in fire, nor in war, but in silence. A rift tore open above Earth, swallowing the sky itself. In an instant, everything humanity understood—its past, its future, its very place in the universe—was rewritten. The Shift shattered continents, erased millions, and flung Earth into an uncharted galaxy. A Year has passed. The dust has settled, but the scars remain. Nations teeter on the edge of collapse, fragile alliances hold back the chaos, and in the vast unknown beyond the stars, something stirs—watching, waiting. Amidst it all, Arin Sharma, once an ordinary engineer, now drifts through a world he no longer recognizes. Stripped of purpose, haunted by the past, he is a man lost in the ruins of civilization. But fate isn’t done with him yet. As he searches for meaning, he will uncover a truth that shakes the very foundations of humanity’s existence. Because The Shift was never an accident. It was a message. And something is coming. Credit for cover: [Pinterest:https://pin.it/5wa8sAySO]

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.

*From ancient times, the Devas—beings of divine power—protected humanity. But even gods can fall, and their corruption brought a terrible curse upon their immortality. Now, in a world where humanity has turned against divinity, ancient threats thought to be myths awaken in the shadows. *To combat this darkness, a new generation of divine beings is needed. Enter the Devangsh—fragments of gods living among humans. But are they free from the corrupt desires that doomed their predecessors, or will they fall as well? *Among them are five seemingly ordinary students balancing their lives among friends and loved ones while hiding their true origins. Their fragile peace shatters with the arrival of Akshay, a mysterious transfer student whose presence carries an unsettling aura. Is he a new ally or an ancient enemy? Calamities follow in his wake, shaking the foundations of their lives. *Loyalties will be tested, beliefs will falter, and as enemies rise, the Devangsh must confront their destiny. Will they rise to save the world—or succumb to the darkness within and around them?

Rise of the Gladiator King follows Valerian, a fierce gladiator with a past shrouded in mystery, as he fights for survival in the blood-soaked arenas of Rome. Known for his reckless nature and unpredictable strength, Valerian’s life takes an unexpected turn when he is chosen as the vessel for Spartacus, the legendary gladiator-turned-rebel who once sought to overthrow Rome. As Valerian’s connection to Spartacus grows, he uncovers hidden secrets about the empire’s corrupt rulers, ancient spirits that wield unimaginable power, and a conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of Rome. With a volatile temper and a deep sense of honor, Valerian must decide whether to follow Spartacus’s vision of freedom or create his own path toward power. In a world where strength is everything and loyalty can be bought, Valerian will rise as a king, but not without making enemies who will stop at nothing to see him fall. The arena is only the beginning—what will Valerian do when the real battle for control begins?

In a world where power is the ultimate currency, Lei Zhen, an outcast with nothing but his ambition, seeks to defy fate. Driven by a desperate desire to escape his past and wield unmatched strength, he stumbles upon an ancient force long thought to be forgotten—the Celestial Eclipse. But power, as Lei Zhen soon learns, comes at a price. Awakened by his reckless actions, the gods themselves take notice, and with their attention comes a punishment that will shake the very foundations of his existence. Now, Lei Zhen must navigate a world where his every move is watched, where ancient forces and divine beings threaten to destroy him at every turn. As he faces betrayal, enemies from all sides, and a growing internal conflict, Lei Zhen will learn that true strength lies not in the power he wields but in the choices he makes. And with the gods in pursuit, there is no turning back. Will Lei Zhen rise to the challenge, or will the weight of the gods' wrath be his undoing? A story of ambition, power, and sacrifice unfolds as Lei Zhen’s journey to become more than human begins.