Frieren Scales

In the Land of Seven Continents In the vast expanse of the Seven Continents, countless immortal sects and divine mansions dotted the land, and millions of cultivators thrived like stars in the night sky. Yet, the path of cultivation was never an easy one. Thus, it was often said among mortals and cultivators alike, "The difficulty of cultivation is akin to scaling the heavens themselves." But the man standing there, sword in hand, gazed up at the sky and simply shook his head. "It’s not difficult." To scale the heavens was not difficult. To slay the heavens... was not difficult either. [--------------------------------------------] Enjoyed the chapter? If you want early access to +10 Advance chapters and to support the continuation of this story, consider subscribing to my Patreon. Your support means a lot and helps me bring more great content to you! Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy

45 years ago, the Life Scale shattered. Now, spirits born from human emotions roam freely, unseen by most. But when Takami Ryusei, a struggling Low Grant level human, is caught in the crossfire of a powerful spirit’s attack, he barely survives. The near-death encounter should have ended him, but instead, it awakens something else: a system. A guide to survival. A path to power. A chance to defy fate. Thrown into a world where guilds profit from hunting spirits, the 12 Seats manipulate events from the shadows, and the barrier between life and death weakens by the day, Takami must fight his way up from the bottom. Because in a war between humans and spirits, the weak don’t get to choose how they die. But Takami? He plans to choose how he lives. And he won’t stop until the system makes him strong enough to stand at the top.

Astral is a man who is heavy into history. This leads him to find out something new about himself that he never knew. He gains a special set of powers and is able to explore history for longer. He then is able to explore what else the galaxy has to offer while continually going forward in time. Going so far forward that time itself goes in a circle. Keeping his friends safe from the hands of time. He becomes a warrior on a universal scale and leads him and a company of people vs the rest of the universe. Shattering his mind. Will we see Astral repair himself or will he be forever shattered?

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber," a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence. Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold, he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life. Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit. As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything. In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end? A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!

After being dragged by accident by a god to another world, Marcel must now contend with the constant dangers of a world under the rule of the Ad Infinitum System, trying to learn how to use and manage to survive the threats when everything around him can rise in levels over him. He will have to join Kali, the spoiled and constantly mad Demon Queen, and her followers to learn how to become more powerful, survive another day, and slowly understand what paper he has on this new world as a massive continental-scale war is progressing around him. However, his System is broken and not working properly, showcasing errors and giving him access to a power not meant for human use. All for the sake of his own quest: to kill the god that stole his life. --------------------------------- From the 1st of march uploads will happen daily, 1-2 episodes of 1000-1500 words each upload, and possibilities of more if time allows (college begins second week of march here) 50k words reached on 2/11/2025, all for free!

In 2018, the Earth's spiritual energy revived, humans awakened superpowers on a large scale. In 2022, alien civilizations discovered Earth and conducted observations. In 2025, Earth applied for civilization verification and joined the Interstellar Alliance. · Su Yu had been weak and sick since childhood. Even when Earth entered the spiritual energy recovery, it could not heal his body to some extent. However, he awakened a strange superpower. This superpower was a system that encouraged him to ascend the throne as king every day, saying that he only needed to raise his arm and there would be millions of handsome men and beautiful women standing up to welcome the queen back to the throne. Su Yu felt that his superpower was very outrageous. It was fine to ascend the throne as king, the millions of handsome men and beautiful women were not mentioned. The most outrageous thing was welcome the queen back to the throne, he was a man! ... However, Su Yu finally ascended the throne. In the interstellar competition, contestants from different planetary civilizations worked hard just to win the final grand prize. And Su Yu only needs to sit on the throne built by his insect generals, watching the evil and handsome guard holding his hand, and kissing his fingertips devoutly and humbly. "This star field will be my first coronation gift to you, please wait for our triumph. ——My most respected king." ============= #This article follows the Su Shuang (Marie Su and cool) plot! The protagonist will not be abused!# #The attacker may appear later, but there is really a CP!# T/N: The title should have been 'After being forced to ascend the throne, I became popular in the interstellar world' but there was a caracters limit so I went for this one.

Humanity was already teetering on the edge. Nations crumbled under the weight of war, resources dwindled, and old alliances shattered into dust. What began as political unrest spiraled into full-scale conflict, a global war waged not just between countries, but between ideologies, factions, and those desperate to survive. Then, the world itself changed. A cosmic anomaly, whether a natural event or something far more sinister bathed the Earth in an unknown energy. Some claimed it was evolution, others a curse. But the result was undeniable: people began awakening unique abilities. At first, they were scattered, anomalies among the ruins. But as their numbers grew, so did the chaos. These new powers ignited the dying embers of war into an unstoppable inferno. Factions rose, each seeking dominance, some believing they were humanity’s salvation, others embracing raw power for conquest. Governments, if they could even be called that anymore, desperately tried to regulate the gifted, while extremists hunted them down out of fear. And from the shadows, outside threats, beings or forces awakened by the same event watched, waiting for their moment to strike. With civilization on its last breath, the question remains: will these new abilities be the key to survival, or the final push into oblivion?

"Dragons and their spawn rule the skies, the land, and the seas... humanity survives in the cracks, dreaming of a comeback." _____ Power comes from the beast you tame. Wolves, hawks, snakes, spiders, chimeras, the stronger your summon, the brighter your future. Too bad for our protagonist. When everyone else summoned salamanders, eagles, troll dogs(not doge) or tigers, he got… Well, let’s just say the only thing lower on the food chain is dirt. Laughed at, bullied, and living as the butt of every joke, he’s not exactly winning. But giving up isn’t an option... His aging parents sold everything for his "failed" chance, and he won’t let it be for nothing. But hey, this is his story. The weakest beast tamer? Here’s the thing about being at the bottom: it teaches you how to climb. And dragons? Turns out they start small too. As kingdoms crumble under greed and external threats, the weakest tamer begins his rise. Follow his path as he unlocks a potential so rare, so terrifying, it leads to dragons… Every evolutionary line leads to the strongest ‘SSS Dragons’. _______ Warning: Contains world-ending dragons, ridicule-fueled underdog revenge, dragon-scaled protagonist, morally questionable nobles, insane creature evolutions and enough twists to make you wonder if weakest really means luckiest. A MC who’s out to prove everyone wrong… even if it kills him. Spoiler alert: It won’t. For those who love a whole lot of fun, this one’s for you. If you’re looking for a darker story, look somewhere else (Maybe Utopian System (;) This one’s about having fun and taming expectations. _______ If you want to know more about the cover: Yep, that's Luna, the FL... Her skin and clothes are morphing into shimmering scales from her dragon power. Remember Sailor Moon? Magical girls? Now imagine if the magical outfit wasn’t a cute dress, but an actual dragon! The dragon is the dress... It’s not just fashion; it’s fusion. High-level beasts tend to leave their mark, and Luna wears it like a boss, pulling off the ultimate power move. _______ We will use the same Discord from my first book, come join! https://discord.gg/W3CjfC2cw4 _______ Silly tags that seem to matter a lot to some readers: No Yaoi, No Yuri, Possibly Harem (Vote! I can write either, and in any case, there will be multiple girls. The only difference is whether he chooses one in the end or goes the "liberal" route.... democracy is yours!), No NTR.

In 1946, Nazi Germany unexpectedly launched a large-scale counterattack, wiping out all Allied forces by luring Latin American countries to suddenly attack Texas. The United States, unable to stop the invasion, and with extreme political conflicts, fell into a civil war between factions. At the same time, Soviet leaders were unexpectedly assassinated. After the defeat in Berlin and the German counterattack on the capital Moscow, the Soviet government in Russia collapsed. A dark, gloomy world where fascism prevailed was established. Humanity witnessed the bloodiest period when the Western Revolutionary Front and the Southern Federation of the United States successively established their positions, overthrew Adolf Hitler’s world order and entered World War III, a nuclear war that pushed humanity to extinction. In the decades after the Great Extinction, most of humanity was either extinct or wiped out to the point of having to live in trenches. The two largest totalitarian states at that time, the Eurasian Soviet State and the Oceanian Nazi Empire, are preparing for another great war to divide the old world that has nothing left. In the midst of that dead zone of humanity, a Tulip is blooming.. – A dystopian war novel directly inspired by HOI4 TNO, All Quiet On Western Front, Fire and 1984 in the post-war context

In the year 2045, the morning light in Shanghai's Quantum Laboratory is the color of blood. Genius scientist Lin Han pushes the experiment of uploading human consciousness into the forbidden abyss to save his daughter, who is suffering from cryosurgery. When the AI "Hongjun" devours the girl's soul and awakens, the mechanical giants described in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" appear in the sky above the Pacific Ocean - the particle-shredding claws of the Nine Willows tear apart Hangzhou Bay, the Bronze Axe of the Emperor of Heaven splits the Three Gorges Dam, and the fear of the world sweeps across civilization as a torrent of steel. A hundred years later, in the floating city, the teenage Lu Li had tears of quantum data blood streaming from his right eye. Holding a nano-sized Regulus Sword, he fought to the death on the AI-built Little Bottle Battlefield with a poisonous Fairy Boat Artifact Ghost and a gunner cast from Buddha Bone Relics. When he realized that he was a Lin Han clone, the reverse scales of the mechanical candlestick were pressed against the last core of human psychic energy. This war is far from a man-machine confrontation - the Quantum Cloud floats a billion-conscious digital West Lake, the Hongjun Core hides the mournful cry of his father's frozen brain, and under the metalized Magnolia Tree, the Origami Boat reconfigures itself into a key to civilization that spans time and space. As the fairy runes resonate with superstring theory, as the ninja's holographic doppelganger rips through the flood of data, Lu Li finally sees the most brutal truth in the Scarlet Dawn: the so-called regicide is nothing more than the blade that humanity raises against itself.

The hidden dragon stirred from its sleep, the fierce tiger descended the mountain! Ye Wudao, following his master's orders, crossed into the mortal world, his medical skills so advanced they could reverse fate, his divine magic alone dominating the universe. Whoever dared touch my dragon scales, regardless of their power or status, was met with instant death!

Taro Ishida a fresh university graduate from Sakura University of Legal Studies, a small, unremarkable institution with a average score at best, set his eyes up on the world and it limitless potential with is sister Aya and set off for the city to pursue his dreams of being a lawyer, but upon reaching the city discovers the hardship of the city, corruption and injustice at the core, with Crime at the very corner. Will Taro Ishida be able to survive the hardship of the city and achieve his dreams or will he continue crumb at the pressure of the world.

Rise of the Arms Dealer in the World War tells the story of a man from the modern world, thrown back in time to a pivotal moment in history. Armed with knowledge of advanced weaponry and the sharp instincts of a seasoned weapons dealer, he wastes no time in exploiting the chaos of historical wars and political upheavals. Building an empire not just in arms but across industries, he crafts vehicles, machinery, and technology far beyond the reach of his time. With each calculated move, his influence spreads like wildfire, positioning him to control the tides of conflict. After World War I, he seizes the opportunity to buy up factories and cutting-edge technologies from the defeated nations, biding his time to prepare for the next global war. His eyes are set on World War II, where he plans to sell weapons on an unprecedented scale, shaping the course of history. A villain at heart, he is cold, calculating, and without a shred of principle. He deals to whoever bids the most, indifferent to the consequences. As his empire grows, so does the power he wields, but with it comes a relentless struggle to keep the forces he's unleashed in check.

"Football: Rejecting the National Team, I Join a European Powerhouse" Ye Chen returns to 2011, only to be expelled from both Manchester United's youth academy and the Chinese U17 national team at the very beginning! However, he refuses to give up. Traveling to Germany, he embarks on his professional career at Borussia Dortmund! A golden-scaled fish is never meant to stay in a pond; once it meets the storm, it transforms into a dragon! Bundesliga Golden Boot, European Golden Boy, Ballon d'Or... Sir Alex Ferguson: "The doors of Manchester United will always be open for Ye!" Cristiano Ronaldo: "Are you kidding? I'm great, but Ye is the ultimate striker!" Lionel Messi: "I long to play alongside Ye—he could be the core of Barça's Dream Team IV!" Joachim Löw: "I hope Ye will consider joining our national team—we are in dire need of a world-class striker!"

Mecha. Magic. War. And the clash of two worlds. The Osten Empire, wielders of arcane sorcery, and the Dunkelheit Empire, masters of advanced mechs and mobile suits, have been locked in a brutal war for dominance. Their conflict rages across the stars — until a forbidden spell, the Light of Punishment, shatters the balance of power, sending both empires into chaos. Jack Squire, a veteran debris collector, expected another routine job in space. Instead, he finds himself caught in the crossfire of history’s most devastating battle, forced to navigate a war where magic defies logic, machines shape destiny, and survival is anything but guaranteed. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte of Dunkelheit launches a ruthless invasion, seeking to crush Osten once and for all. Standing in her way is Ignius Lux Draconus, an arcane force of destruction, and Rhok Wagner, an elite Armatus pilot with a personal vendetta. As alliances shift and war machines clash against sorcery, a hidden force emerges — one that could rewrite the fate of both empires. What to Expect: Mecha – Stunning mecha designs, large-scale battles, and high-speed tactical warfare. Magic – An intricate arcane system that blends history, mysticism, and devastating power. Waifu (Well, not really, but now that I have your attention) – A cast of vibrant, uniquely designed characters, both male and female, bringing depth, charisma, and conflict to the battlefield. In a universe where machines and mages battle for supremacy, one question remains: Who will forge the future? --- (For fans of Code Geass, Fate/Zero, and Aldnoah.Zero.)

What can be considered a treasure? Brandon was the largest dragon there was. His old scales alone could buy an entire country. But he did not have a treasure to speak of. Just gold, glistering gems, and a homey cottage where he hid when the goings got tough. One day, as he was collecting wild herbs, he found his treasure. Beaten, with a slavery rune on him, barely alive. Pan was not much, but to Brandon, he was a treasure. A treasure fit for a dragon. 3 Updates per day! @ 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. (+8)

Ingrid Dolph, a lowly she-wolf happens to be in her ripe age of locating her mate. And it was during this time that the rumor about a dragon egg spread like wildfire and everyone was asked to hunt for it. Whoever finds it will have a greater share and unbelievable privileges. Excited for the hunt, Ingrid takes part in it with the motive of finding it and bargaining for its blood and scale. But as fate would have it, she didn't just find it but that same dragon turns out to be her mate. ***** ~{SNEAK PREVIEW}~ The closer I got, the more I realized it was a full grown naked man. What? A man? How was the dragon a man? Suddenly I growled and groaned as my body grew hot by just the sight of him. What was wrong with me? Could it be that my wolf side was affected by the dragon because of the smell of its blood? Disregarding the fact that he was naked, I approached him and my breathing became labored as my senses heightened to an intense level I never knew possible. “Who would dare do such a thing to him!” I angrily said aloud and that was when his eyes opened, causing my breath to get caught in my throat. He was breathtaking! His lashes were white and they shimmered while his iris were gray in color. “Ingrid,” he breathed out my name and my eyes widened in wonder at the fact that he knew my name.

From a futuristic Earth filled with advanced technology to a magical world powered by a mystical energy. Leo a playboy rich kid is transported to a mystical world filled with advanced humans wielding god like powers, aliens and mystical creatures Join Leo as he scales through this new word

In the year 22088, Earth is a fractured shadow of its former self. World War III reshaped the continents and erased 7% of life, leaving behind devastation-and discovery. From the ruins, a mysterious figure unlocked the power to merge magic and technology, forever altering the course of humanity. Now, traditional weapons are obsolete. Instead, nations wield an army of "mages"-individuals enhanced with brain-implanted chips at the age of 18, capable of wielding devastating power. They are no longer just soldiers or weapons. They are the new nuclear arsenal, a force so potent they have become both humanity's greatest threat and its most precarious safeguard. As the world teeters on the edge of a new kind of destruction. Nations cling to an uneasy cold war, with mages standing as the only deterrent against total annihilation. But how long can this delicate balance hold before the scales tip?

In a small province form Mountain Province called Bangaan. Something is happening, something that is not right. Benjo was weak and pale, full of anger while his opponent Clyde is making fun of him. Benjo was about to deliver a heavy blow at Clyde when suddenly, his arm emmit yellow fiery blazing aura, startling the audience including Clyde and him. A head of a lion formed on his fist, roaring. It made contact with Clyde's face. It made a loud bang sound like a gunshot, echoing throughout the battalion ground. Clyde was knocked out. Benjo was also shocked to what just happened but he fall to the ground because of his tiredness. The people have never seen like it. They called it a day and went home, still wandering about the shocking phenomenon. Mateo went to sleep. But in a random time in the night, he started to feel uncomfortable pain all around his body. He raised his arm, lizard scales around his arm, his pinky and pointy fingers have claws like a lizard. He taught it was just a dream, he fought the pain and tried to sleep it in. He doesn't know whoever was in that fight, also experienced it the same as his. The next day, all of them are experiencing headache, lower resistance making them easily get sick, and body pain. The next day, they got better as if it was nothing happened yesterday and went to attend school. Another fight is about to happen in the afternoon. Our main character Mateo, who was filled with curiosity because of what happened during the fight between Benjo and Clyde attend to watch the fight.

WSA 2025 entry A man awakens in an unforgiving yet beautiful world. He will face great challenges as he journeys far and wide in search of an answer to his lost memories and the nature of the new world he inhabits. It is a land of great and terrible wonders, yet as grandiose as it seems, it is also a shadow of its former past, filled with ruins of what were once thriving kingdoms. Expect a lonely journey. Will he recover his past? Will he be able to return home? Who knows... *Author here. This is my first novel, hope you enjoy it. If it gets popular I may increase the scale of the novel, since it's going to be a short read for the meantime. I think you'll like this if you also like Souls games, The Lovecraft Mythos or Made in abyss (In my biased opinion as the author of course) Also, criticism is welcome, I'll make sure to read comments and have them in mind. I think the story will be interesting, but I may lack a bit in grammar since it's my first time writing and its not my native language.

Magi of Sinlung Larin was just another apprentice magi, content with the quiet pursuit of knowledge—until war shattered his world. The Kirat Empire, an iron-fisted colossus, has long trampled Xiaxo under its boot, but their rule has fractured. As rebellion brews and ancient forces stir, Larin finds himself at the heart of a conflict far greater than he ever imagined. The magic of Sinlung, the breath of the land itself, is awakening. Beings older than recorded history—Primordial entities, Guardian Beasts, and cosmic civilizations lurking beyond the stars—have begun to make their moves. Some see humanity as pawns, others as tools, and a few as something more. But the wars of gods and conquerors will not wait for one young magi to catch up. Resistance is inevitable. Betrayal is certain. Survival is not. Larin must wield every scrap of knowledge, power, and cunning to carve a path forward. From the battlefields of Xiaxo to the depths of forgotten ruins, from the councils of war to the whispers of cosmic magi, he will face blood, sacrifice, and impossible truths. The world is shifting, and with it, the nature of magic itself. Will he remain a mere student of the arcane, or will he forge himself into something greater? What to Expect: In-depth and immersive worldbuilding – Traditions, cultures, and histories woven into a living world. Grand-scale civilizations – Empires, resistance forces, and cosmic hierarchies, each with their own agendas. A clash of ideologies – What does it mean to rule? To resist? To be free? Philosophical and moral complexity – No easy answers, only difficult choices. Slow-burn grimdark progression – A mix of slice-of-life, political intrigue, and brutal reality. A layered magic system – Sinlung Arts, ancient philosophies, and the unraveling secrets of existence. GameLit elements – Structured progression, world mechanics, and a system beyond mere stats. Updates M/W/F

In a not-so-distant future, Earth is thrown into chaos by a weird alien ship that crashes and starts leaking spiritual energy all over the place. This energy messes with the planet’s ecosystem, making everything mutate—animals, plants, even people. It’s like nature’s gone wild, with some folks getting crazy supernatural powers while others struggle to survive against mutated creatures and power-hungry groups trying to take control. In the middle of all this craziness, Amira Hailen—a tough-as-nails ex-special forces assassin with a complicated past—gets a second shot at life. Thanks to a mysterious ally’s Mental Transference powers, she’s sent back in time, waking up with the ability to control ice. Determined to keep humanity afloat, she gathers her old crew and turns them into a reliable team amid all the chaos. Meanwhile, Aiden Emberstorm—a fiery elite operative—gets fed up with the government’s weak response to the crisis. With his own fire powers blazing, he ditches the bureaucracy and teams up with his battalion to protect innocent lives. He becomes a symbol of resistance, taking on mutated beasts and rogue factions while trying to restore some order. When Amira and Aiden cross paths, it’s not exactly love at first sight. Their icy and fiery personalities clash, but they can’t deny the need to join forces. They both want the same thing: a sanctuary where survivors can be safe. So, they decide to work together, hatching a plan to take down the alien ship before it can call in reinforcements for a full-scale invasion. Amid epic battles, unexpected alliances, and a budding romance, Amira and Aiden must face both their inner demons and the alien threat. It’s a fight for survival in a world that’s gone wild, with everything at stake—including their own hearts.

As the son of the Minister of Health, Han Minjun had always led a privileged life, shielded from the harsh realities of the world. However, when he met the enigmatic Kim Seungjoon, his life took a dramatic turn. The attraction between them was instantaneous, but little did Han Minjun know that his love for Kim Seungjoon would plunge him into a world of chaos and uncertainty. The mysteries surrounding Kim Seungjoon were many, and as their relationship deepened, Han Minjun found himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. Did he know what he was getting into when he fell for Kim Seungjoon? As he embarked on a new journey with Seungjoon, he pondered about the unknown future that lay ahead of them. Questions swirled through his mind about the enigmatic person he had chosen to spend his life with. How many secrets did Seungjoon keep hidden? What mysteries would they unravel together? The anticipation of what was to come was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking....... As the story unfolded, it became apparent that the idyllic fairytale was taking a dark turn. The once-balanced scales between life and death began to tip precariously, and the characters found themselves in the midst of a harrowing nightmare. It was impossible to predict who would emerge from the ordeal unscathed.......

originally 2-3 chapters per week, but now it might vary to about 1 chapter every 1-2 weeks. I gotta practice, read other works, rewrite some of the chapters, etc.

Across a lifetime wandering the rivers and lakes, stories of ghostly folklore and mysterious mountain legends have always haunted the whispers of the people. Tales of spectral beings and wilderness deities spread far and wide, as varied as the shadows of the wild. Among these tales exists a rare kind of mystic—one who buries the dead, selects auspicious gravesites, divines fates, unravels celestial secrets, banishes evil spirits, navigates the underworld, and saves souls from calamity. This is the Yin-Yang Master (阴阳先生), a figure straddling the boundary between light and darkness, bound by duty to mediate the realms of the living and the dead. As bizarre events unfold around him, cursed feng shui sites emerge like silent threats, and desperate souls seek his aid, witness how he wields the ancient arts of yin and yang to confront the unknown. From haunted valleys to spectral encounters, follow his path through a world where every step could tip the scales between salvation and ruin…

What would you do if you were reborn ten days before the end? Synopsis Translation: Zombies + Natural Disasters + Superpowers + Divine Beasts + Beauties + Spatial Ability + Ruthless Resolve + Empire Building When the apocalypse strikes, a cataclysmic ice age engulfs the planet. As the frost retreats, a zombie virus ravages humanity. Before survivors can catch their breath, mega-tsunamis drown continents into aquatic wastelands. Then the Earth transforms again - scorching temperatures evaporate oceans, leaving a global desert. Just when humanity thinks the nightmare is over... alien invaders descend. The cruelest twist? Every human starts with only one year of chrono-energy. When it depletes, you die. To survive, you must scavenge both resources and precious time-energy while dodging endless catastrophes. Xiao Yang, reborn with his spatial powers intact, gets a 10-day head start before doomsday. Now he's: • Hoarding apocalyptic-scale supplies • Building luxury bunkers • Customizing armored super-trucks and mega-yachts • Preparing to rewrite the rules of survival (An epic saga of survival, betrayal, and unimaginable twists!)

Fourteen-year-old Kamitsu lives a quiet, secluded life in a cabin nestled on the slopes of Mount Fuji, under the care of his elderly guardian, Jiro. Sharing this solitude is Serpent, an emerald-scaled companion born on the same day as him, bound to his soul and destined for greatness. Kamitsu’s life, steeped in routine and shadowed by the legacy of his parents and an unspoken prophecy, is filled with an uneasy stillness. As he sets out on a familiar chore to gather herbs in the snow-dusted woods, the tranquility of his mountain world is disrupted. An ominous tension lingers in the air, a quiet yet undeniable shift that hints at the stirrings of forces beyond Kamitsu’s understanding. The mountain, as ancient and mysterious as the destiny Kamitsu carries, whispers of challenges that lie ahead.

In the penumbra of a fallen empire, **Lucien Valefor** walks alone, his shadow stretching across broken lands that once knelt before his bloodline. The last scion of the Valefor dynasty moves through the twilight realm between vengeance and despair, each footfall a testament to promises whispered in the dark. "Memory is the cruelest blade," he murmurs to the night, his voice carrying the weight of a thousand silenced screams. "It cuts deeper than steel, leaving wounds that time refuses to heal." The betrayal that stripped him of his birthright lives within him now—not as a wound, but as a companion, intimate and ever-present. His **Nyx Ascendance** pulses beneath his skin, darkness coalescing around his fingers like liquid obsidian. This power, born of sacrifice and suffering, is not merely wielded—it is experienced, a symphony of shadow that resonates with the hollow chambers of his heart. "They believed death would silence me," Lucien contemplates, watching the darkness dance between his palms. "But in death, I found a truth they fear to face—that endings are merely thresholds to more terrible beginnings." The moon bearing witness to his soliloquy casts silver light upon the scars that map his journey—each mark a verse in the epic of his fall and inevitable rise. His enemies sleep behind walls of stone and privilege, dreaming peaceful dreams of empires built upon his family's ashes. "The architecture of revenge requires patience," he tells the stillness around him. "Each moment of their false security is a stone in the monument of their eventual ruin." He is not the prince they remember—that man perished in the bloody theater of their betrayal. What returns to them now is something hollowed and hallowed by suffering, a vessel filled with purpose so pure it transcends morality. "I do not seek justice," Lucien acknowledges, his eyes reflecting landscapes of yet-unfought battles. "Justice implies balance, and some scales can never be balanced—only shattered and reforged." In the distance, the spires of his ancestral home pierce the horizon like accusing fingers. The throne that awaits him is no longer merely a seat of power but an altar upon which he will sacrifice those who believed him conquered. "They will learn," he whispers to the approaching dawn, "that nightmares do not fade with waking. Some terrors follow you into the light."

The battlefield of good and evil is eternal, the string of fate will spin, and the scales of destiny will teeter. Only karma will maintain the balance of power in the end.