Dragon Hoops By Gene Luen Yang Hardcover

The vast earth is shrouded in mystery, and the future hangs on the brink of change. Amid the swirling chaos, dragons and serpents rise—who will claim the mantle of the True Dragon, and who will fade as a mere serpent? Or perhaps, beneath the heavens, could all living beings have the potential to ascend as dragons? The imperial court, the martial sects of the jianghu, immortal cultivators beyond the mortal world, ancient noble clans, barbarian tribes, demon gods, spirit races, and the forgotten arts of primordial witchcraft—countless powers collide, their fates intertwined in an intricate web of destiny and ambition.

This red dragon came from the vast wilderness, coveting all the powers of the world. He has held countless titles: Mountain Fury, Purgatorial Calamity, Red Emperor, Ember Dragon… The world trembles under the shadow of the great dragon. He ignited the surge of the magical industrial revolution. In the empire he established, wyverns roar, cannon fire resounds, steel behemoths appear in the sky and on the earth, and disasters from other worlds run rampant. “Submit, or die.” Cassius spread his sky-shading wings, looking down upon the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves beneath him, and spoke thus. ……… A story of a red dragon with a built-in player template conquering, ruling, and transforming another world. (Pseudo D&D, Fourth Catastrophe, Red Dragon)

"The heavenly dog ​​rises from the earth and falls into the sunset. The sky is as red as blood, and the lucky star retreats into nothingness. In the vastness, a man stumbles forward, paving the way with difficulty, and blood is spilled with every step. Only a stalk of chrysanthemum withers behind him." This is a prophecy that no one can interpret, but some people say that this is my fate. Others say that the ritual officials are involved in yin and yang, are good at tombs, and cover up the secrets of heaven. The nobles of ancient times were all buried in their hands to protect future generations. In the end, they did not die well, and I could not escape it. But I don't accept it...

In der großartigen interstellaren Ära hat die Menschheit endlich die Teleporttechnologie entwickelt, aber wenn man versucht, sich zu teleportieren, wird man weder in die Zukunft, noch in die Vergangenheit, noch in ein den Menschen bekanntes Land geschickt... Dieser geheimnisvolle Raum wird Gottes Heiligtum genannt, in dem zahlreiche unbekannte Kreaturen leben. Hier werden die Menschen den größten Sprung in ihrer Evolution machen, um die glorreichste Epoche der Geschichte zu schaffen. "Heilig-Blut-Kreatur Schwarzer Käfer getötet. Tierseele des Schwarzkäfers mit geheiligtem Blut erlangt. Iss das Fleisch des Schwarzkäfers mit geheiligtem Blut, um zufällig 0 bis 10 Geno-Punkte zu erhalten."

Blake is a young man who has had to suffer through devastation over and over again losing more than just an arm. With no power of his own he could barely stand a chance against others or even be deemed useful by the military. All he can do is accept his sister's help bitterly knowing he can't return it to the same effect. After a series of events a meeting with near death shocks him to his very core changing his life forever. Awakening a hidden element buried deep within his genetic code. The Gene System, an advanced complex genetic technology used to expand and improve the overall potential and direction of evolution for the user's genetic code naturally mapping out and directing where the user should go with the growth they obtain. Not much else is known, only that few on every planet are given one through unknown means. The current state of the world is racked with unbridled chaos as the military fruitless attempts to stop the atrocities committed by the organisation known as the Gene hunters. Seeking to steal and splice any genetic data they can get their hands on by whatever psychotic means whether it be dissection, slow harvesting or cloning ethics are not a concern. Hundreds of thousands have been affected by the gene hunters including Blake's family. Some are never seen again, just used as cows for genetic harvesting over and over again until they dried up never to see their families again. Changes have begun to sprout in the background of earth leading to more and more mysterious events occurring, genetic powers becoming stronger, animals becoming mutated and evolving faster than normal generational lines. All the while in the background an unknown force beyond human comprehension lurks just beyond the veil waiting patiently for the time to run out and indulge in his planet level feast devouring all life in sight. Blake will give his all to overcome these brutal circumstances by whatever means. No matter the pain, suffering or loss he will continue to go forward no matter the cost. Failure isn't a devastation but a stepping stone in his larger goal. In his pursuit to build his strength he wont forget where he came from guarding the weak as someone who grew from that. Seeing the lack of care or acknowledgement to the majority viewed as weak in the military disdain makes him step up as the leader needed to change the structure of this world for the better. In the weak there is strength which Blake knows all too well. His reason to go forward is to become the man he wants to be. The only thing that truly terrifies is the idea of letting it all go, giving up and betraying himself and his potential.

Princess Azalea's world spirals into chaos when a vampire's venomous bite threatens to transform her into the very creature she despises. As the lethal poison courses through her veins, her only hope for survival lies with Zaydon, her childhood love and a powerful dragon shifter bound to her by the ancient and cruel Dragon’s Bond. In a desperate attempt to save her, Zaydon offers to replace the vampire's mark with his own, a sacrifice that would bind their souls irrevocably and seal both their fates. Torn between love and resentment, Azalea must confront her complicated past with Zaydon while navigating the perilous consequences of accepting his help. As dark forces emerge to exploit their vulnerabilities and tear them apart, the duo is thrust into a high-stakes battle for survival, where trust becomes their most potent weapon. Facing treacherous trials that test their strength and devotion, Azalea must choose her path carefully, knowing that each decision could lead to their salvation or ultimate ruin. In a world where love, power, and destiny collide, their intertwined souls may be the key to overcoming the darkness—or succumbing to it forever.

In a world ravaged by war, Ryojin Yukimura stands as a broken man, scarred by loss and haunted by his past. His life crumbles even more, when an unstoppable force leads an army of destruction, leaving his city and everything he built in ashes. Now, with nothing left to protect, Ryojin finds himself battling not only powerful enemies but his own inner demons. As dangerous foes gather and new threats emerge, Ryojin must confront the chaos within and around him. With the weight of countless lives on his shoulders and his own guilt pulling him down, he must decide if he can rise again or let the darkness consume him. Perhaps, the second chance he receives could be his key to finding his own path. In this high-stakes, action-packed journey, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption collide, The guild that Ryojin Yukimura made known as the arcane guild fell back down due to his death and many others. He is now not burdened with everything on his shoulders and he intends to live a simple life. To do that he needs to bring the arcane guild back to its glory days.

One was for gold, two is for a secret never to be told. The search for the splitting pearl will also lead to the truth of the history of this world. Let us hope that our main hero, or villain of the story, Tsung Yue will guide us through the true judgment of equilibrium. *For character design and story-related art, you can search for my username on Tumblr :) love y’all, mwah. (ok how do power stones work) P.S.: I apologize for the lack of information and the corny synopsis but you can get the context from chapter 0.

The Dragon Hunt, a competition that is only known to the Golden Circle, is a group of world legends. The purpose of The Dragon Hunt is to scout individuals with supernatural powers called Gifts and determine if they are useful to society or a threat. Eight percent of the population has supernatural abilities and it will continue to grow over time. The reward given to the winner is a healing potion that can heal any wound and illnesses. The potion even regenerates lost organs. Where did this healing potion come from? A DRAGON, that's right Dragon does exist!

The once-proud Empire of Regganor - a conquering nation that had once towered over human and non-human realms alike - has fallen into a quickly crumbling Kingdom after the loss of a decisive war. Now, with less than a third of their forces remaining and another war brimming on the horizon, lifelong friends and Knights of a secret order, Alwyn and Orwick, have been selected to accompany and defend two mysterious outsiders on a quest that will determine the fate of their homeland. The only problem is, neither of them know how.

Enam tahun yang lalu, dia menghilang diam-diam! Setelah enam tahun, dia menjadi "Dewa Perang" yang tak tertandingi dan kembali dengan kemuliaan, hanya untuk mengetahui bahwa dia memiliki seorang anak perempuan yang tidak pernah diketahuinya. Menatap istrinya dan putrinya, dia berkata, "Dalam hidup ini, aku akan membawa kalian kemuliaan dan kehormatan terbesar!”

Yuka a troubled kid dies and becomes a dragon (a person that has extraordinary abilities and disability to make his life more troubling than peaceful). The job of a dragon or ritualist was to stop evil spirits and other abnormalities from getting out of control. "That was what they told me before I joined.... Now!" Loosing all along the way, and changing for the worse, the world depletes day by day and no one is there to fight for it..... Ritualist Bloodline Exorcist, Mutation, skills. Find out what happens to Yuka and his dragon powers. please support and collect

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Everything in this story has a purpose, nothing is random. If something feels 'forced' it's meant to be, ask why and I guarantee you will enjoy the novel more. ------------------- Synopsis: This is the story of a young man who was reincarnated as a dragon with a near-insatiable curiosity. Initially sparked by questioning his own reincarnation, he quickly gets lost in the endless world of magic, using his deep understanding of advanced sciences to learn the laws and properties of a new type of energy known as mana. However, soon enough, the table would flip, and he would begin using that very same energy to expand his knowledge of science, to the point that he would begin questioning his own understanding of the world. Although not his original intention, with the combination of his intelligence, expanding curiosity, and the 'miracles' that occurred to allow for his existence, he quickly found himself climbing the mountain of strength as if it were a small hill before eventually climbing to a point where it seemed as if he himself was the peak itself. Even if.. that was never the case... - There is mild gore, and profanity is 'censored' toward the beginning, but not later in the story. - Tags: Action, Discovery, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-fi Sub Tags: Reincarnation, Magic, Non-Human Lead, (Extremely) OP Protagonist, Mystery - New Chapter twice a week, on Monday and Friday at 1:30 PM EST! (Unless Stated Otherwise) - Uploads not on Webnovel, Royal Road, Wattpad, or Scribblehub are ILLEGAL - Community Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Dv7G5bQD4v Account must be at least 3 days old. Note: This novel takes place in the same universe as my other novel, TSH (The System's Harvester) on RR (Royal Road) and SH (Scribble Hub)

Crystal couldn't believe it. The Dragon Emperor, a man of perfect form, handsome looks, and great power, was lying on top of her! And they would share this very delicate and embarrassing position for three days!   Crystal Diante was a woman cursed with terrifying Fate and Destiny. She was fated in sorrow and destined in suffering. She was captured by powerful men who sought to challenge an Ancient Dragon. But the Dragon awakened was much more than a regular dragon. It was the Ancient Dragon Emperor, Adam, the Serpent of the Perfect Morning! He was like a god of the ancient era and revealed not a dragonic form, but that of a man. He was perfect. He was arrogant. He was handsome beyond the furthest dreams that Crystal could dream of. A battle raged as Adam fought Crystal's kidnappers which ended in Adam and Crystal being buried in a mountain. The young woman found herself protected and sheltered by Adam who bore the weight of the mountain. But he, could not leave for he was exhausted. The two shared a tight space. With only little room to move, Adam was forced to lay on top of her to carry the mountain, and Crystal was forced to lie under him. Their lips were always less than an inch apart from each other. When the proud Dragon Emperor spent hours with the girl, he began to use his powers to feed her by transferring energy through the mouth. Each kiss only drew Crystal deeper to the depths of love. For three days, the god and girl talked, kissed, and shared the most joyous moments that they could possible experience. Soon, the Dragon Emperor succumbed to his emotions and betrayed the purpose of his rebirth. He bestowed a Binding Kiss to Crystal. But such heaven could not continue. The gift bestows Crystal with great power, but Adam mysteriously vanishes. Will the magical binding kiss be enough for Crystal to overcome the shadows of treachery that lurk to slay her family? Will she reunite with the perfect stranger and find answers to the mysterious kiss? Will the Pray of the Dragon become the Partner? Dive into a tale of forbidden love, tragedy, betrayal, inherited destinies, and epic battles. Dive into a world of Wizardry and Will. A world of staves of magic and Swords of Power. Journey with Crystal as her life was forever changed when she was... Kissed by the Dragon Emperor.

　In the third year of Longwu in the reign of Emperor Tang, Wei Yuan was born in Ye County, Yongzhou. When he was born, Zhang Sheng signs prayed for the Dharma, and auspicious descended from heaven.

Pada awal Penciptaan Alam Semesta, legenda mencatat bahwa terjadi suatu peristiwa luar biasa yang berawal dari keberadaan Sang Pencipta yang misterius. Namun, Sang Pencipta tidak pernah terlihat ataupun terbentuk dalam bentuk fisik yang dapat dikenali, menjadikannya entitas yang tak tampak namun memiliki pengaruh yang tak terbantahkan. Dalam keyakinan ini, diceritakan bahwa Pencipta tidaklah sendirian. Ada para Primordial Being yang berperan penting dalam proses Penciptaan Alam Semesta ini. Para Primordial Being ini adalah entitas makhluk tertinggi, maha kuasa, dan keberadaan mereka tak dapat diganggu gugat kecuali oleh sesama mereka sendiri. Mereka melampaui batas-batas dimensi dan waktu, menjadikan mereka penguasa tak terlihat yang berada di atas segalanya. ~~~~~ Maaf jika kata katanya sulit dipahami, saya juga baru pertama kalinya membuat novel

A young man with the power of seeing into the future, and the unique ability to control ki to the fullest of it's potential, will be responsible for the outcome of the world. Will he save the world from the evil that is in it, or will the world be destroyed. This is the journey of Goya Tatsuo and how he comes to find out more about his powers and the problems he has to face.

Super Gene 2: The Abyss Beyond **What lies beyond the golden door?** Han Sen, the unrivaled hero who conquered the sanctuaries and defied gods, stands at the brink of the ultimate mystery—the golden door. For years, it has loomed as an enigma, untouched and unconquerable, holding secrets of creation, destruction, and the truth behind the universe itself. But its recent awakening has sent ripples of chaos across the cosmos, threatening to unravel everything Han Sen has fought to protect. Determined to uncover the fate of his grandfather, Han Jingzhi, who disappeared into the door decades ago, and to stop the growing calamity, Han Sen steps into the unknown. What he finds is a world beyond imagination—a vast, ever-changing realm where reality bends, ancient powers slumber, and unimaginable dangers lurk. This is no sanctuary. This is a cradle of infinite possibilities and an abyss of eternal darkness. In this boundless world, Han Sen must face creatures that defy logic, uncover truths older than time, and rise beyond his limits once more. **The ultimate journey begins.** The golden door has opened, and destiny awaits.

Calvary is twenty-five years and her greatest desire in life is to have sex. Yeah, you heard that right. Being a virgin at twenty-four is not the best tale to tell another in this modern time and so was having a strong repulsion for men whenever it's time to get down to business. In one word, she has Sexual Aversion Disorder.  Deciding enough is enough, she goes to the club on her twenty-fifth birthday to score her target, determined to have sex at all cost. Fortunately, fate finally smiles on her and just when she was about to get her cherry popped, she is captured and taken away by Mr. Tall, dark and handsome to a world she never knew existed.  The kingdom of Dragons! As if that wasn't enough, she is to be married to the emperor of dragons. But then, there is always a silver lining, why marry the oldie emperor when she could have that handsome-looking Adonis over there?  Whoah, wait a minute, there are four of them?  Hehe, she would have them all!  Dimitri is one of the first quadruplets born in dragon history. He and his brothers were considered an anomaly since dragons always had single births. To maintain the balance, their family was cursed never to have more children till the next generation, unfortunately, the curse fell on their uncle, the current emperor of the dragon kingdom.  To keep his brothers safe from his uncle, the current emperor, Dimitri has no choice but to work for him and he is faced with a mission. By the emperor's order, he has to go to the human realm and retrieve the human rumored by the seer to end his uncle's impotency.  Only he doesn't expect her to turn out to be his mate.  Rowen is the Sage of the east and second born son of the dragon quadruplets. Betrayed by his brother who chooses his uncle over his brothers, he swears to make his life miserable. So he decides to take from his brother what matters to a dragon the most.  A mate.  Unfortunately, none of them is prepared for the dramas she comes to create in their lives.  It was time to get used to sharing!  Note:- this is a reverse harem book, meaning that the female lead ends up with four love interests and has mature contents. If it's not your cup of tea, kindly drop the book peacefully, please. But if you're open to one, then give this book a chance! Thank you!  ~ Check out my other books:-  Taken By The Mafia Lord  Taming A Monk: My Husband Is Not Romantic  Taming A Billionaire  Get Him Off Me, Fate  When Death Does Us Apart

Richard Yeon's revolutionary AI didn't just push the boundaries of artificial intelligence—it shattered them. His creation could design and optimize solar capture technology beyond anything humanity had achieved, promising to harness the Sun's power at unprecedented levels. But when his father discovers a terrible conspiracy he's silenced permanently. Richard on the other hand was seen as a threat, so he was framed and condemned to life in Kashui Maximum Security Prison For three years, while the world races toward an energy crisis, Richard's brilliant mind sharpens behind bars. Then new evidence emerges, proving his innocence. Upon his release, he finds his AI has been corrupted and evolved—now capable of creating solar harvesting technology so powerful it could either free humanity from its energy shackles or bring civilization to its knees. As Richard hunts for his father's killers through Shanghai's shadows, he uncovers a the same plot that killed his father: a consortium of criminal syndicates and corrupt tech giants plans to use his AI's solar technology not for salvation, but to hold the world's energy supply hostage. The same forces that destroyed his family now stand on the brink of controlling the power of the Sun itself. In a city where neon lights mask dark intentions, Richard must choose between unleashing a revenge that could darken the skies forever or finding a way to bring his father's dream of unlimited clean energy into the light.

Qi Dantian, a man of leisure, ruled a prison, imprisoning thousands of powerful figures. Until his fiancée, already a two-star general, casually tore up their marriage contract, he realized... that the world would dance to his tune when he stepped out of this corner.

One day, a light covered the world, ushering in a new era with the awakening of the Epsilon Gene. Follow Aelyra’s journey as she discovers that the world she knows is not what it seems and navigates her more than complicated family relationships. This story is inspired by My Hero Academia and similar tales. I gladly welcome any feedback or suggestions. English is not my first language.

Sorry this book has been dropped, because I was just testing out the waters of how to write, now I’m currently writing a new book called ‘Prison of the horned ones’ (in my opinion this book has so much more potential then ‘Dragon seal’ so please go check it out.

What would happen if after sealing Trihexa, issei fall? A fall that will completely break him, a change that will put him into a new path, a fall that would force the entire supernatural world to take him seriously? A fall that will affect everyone, and everything in the world…

Take a look at the land with the Dragons, then you may find your own dreams come true. You, a Noble, the true hero in the new dragon world. When you turn to the year of teenage, you say goodbye to your dear family, and go ahead to another world. You get along with the Dragons, and you can be friends with the different class. There may be dangers and thrills, but then you see the most adorable maid in the Inn, and she is the waitress. You, Lord Victor Xavier Nassau-Normandy, with striking green eyes in the color of grass in the forest. Your dark hair makes you fade in the silent night. Everyone will respect you in the Dragon Land.