The Dragon Is Withered

-------------- Ares Halvard Constantine: "Just two words: You are mine, and my mate." * Valeska Steel was killed. Ares Halvard, who had imprinted and made Valeska his mate, did not want their love to end tragically by death; he desperately defied fate and took Valeska's corpse across to the Netherworld, using the Forbidden Grimoire portal. As compensation, he left Valeska's soul adrift, thrown into the transmigration world, and reincarnated in the body of Vienna Beaumont. * Ares emphasizes his words in a husky, absolute voice. "Every man who dares touched you, so I cut off those arms. What's so hard to understand?" Valeska's life would never be the same again. -------

Long Tian was just an ordinary college student—until the day he died and awakened in a world of cultivation, reborn as a young heir of the prestigious Long Clan. In a land where strength rules and the weak are trampled, every warrior is born with a Martial Soul, a manifestation of their potential. During his Awakening Ceremony, Long Tian discovers an earth-shattering truth: he possesses not one, but two Martial Souls. Azure Dragon Martial Soul (Rank 10 - Divine Tier): A legendary force of destruction, granting unparalleled strength and cultivation speed. Fate Eyes Martial Soul (Rank ??? - Unknown Tier): A mysterious power that allows him to see the fate lines of others—revealing opportunities, danger, and even glimpses of the future. But power invites danger. Instead of revealing his strength, Long Tian chooses to hide in the shadows, concealing his true potential while slowly growing stronger in secret. As he trains within his clan and later joins a famous sect, he will face deadly trials, ancient inheritances, and powerful enemies—all while remaining underestimated by those around him. Yet, beneath his quiet exterior lies a dragon waiting to awaken. And when he finally steps into the light—the world will tremble.

[The citizens of planet #674589 has been given the opportunity to awaken.] With this abrupt message that appeared out of nowhere, the world as everyone knew it had ended. A series of apocalyptic level of natural disaster washed over the Earth, claiming numerous lives in the process. Every lifeform on earth that managed to survive the apocalyptic natural disaster was given immense power. Animals metamorphosed into terrifying beasts and various plants gained self-awareness, while the surviving humans gained powerful supernatural abilities. Leo, a young man finally left the orphanage, a place he'd called home for his entire 16 years of life. With his dreams of finally breaking free and experiencing adult life outside of the orphanage finally coming true, his world was turned upside down after receiving the message with the rest of the world. Freedom was no longer something given, it now had to be earned. This apocalyptic and ruined world was something that could take kill him in an instant. [Requirements met. First Seal Broken.] [Innate skill awakened: Regeneration.]

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)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Everything in this story has a purpose, and every detail has an explanation, i.e. nothing is explained with 'it works cause it works'. The more questions you ask when reading this story, the more you will understand later on. If you just turn off your brain to read you won't know why things are happening the way they are. Also, 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 Wednesday at 1:30 PM EST! (Unless Stated Otherwise, join the Discord for updates) - 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 and SH

[ON HAITUS UNTIL 21ST MARCH][SOCIALS AT BOTTOM] ______________________________________ It's 1983. In a world where humanity is plunged in threats by creatures called Eclipses, Hikaru Shimo is a no ordinary teen boy with an ambition to defend humanity from these creatures. However, things go south when one fateful night he has an encounter with a man from over a thousand years ago and Hikaru's story starts getting more adventurous with Hikaru finding out more about himself and his past of the Shimo Clan. Delve into the world of The Withering Cold, where Hikaru alongside many likeable characters challenge their limits against the Eclipses and the twisted humans who go by the name: "New Faith Order". ______________________________________ Notes: - To better understand, read the auxiliary chapters they'll get you understanding the power system and etc. - This Novel isn't the usual ordinary system or reincarnation type novel. It's simply a work of fiction that is inspired by battle shonen manga's. - Expect amazing choreography and rich details and character writing from the novel. - Lack of sexual content, usually satisfied by hidden innuendos. - Cover Art and Character Art in the Novel is by Me. - Expected Length of the Novel: 200 Chapters - Publishing Frequency: 3-4 Chapters a week. ______________________________________ Socials: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8mgFz7RVFm insta - https://www.instagram.com/therealwitheringcold?igsh=MTRwNjVnaHZvZ214eA== ______________________________________

“These bedchambers have missed your scent.” His voice, low and rough, made her pulse quicken. Her fear surged, boundless, as he closed the stained glass doors behind him. “Please… let me go,” she pleaded, trembling as he pulled her close, his touch burning against her skin. “You fled this place while carrying my child. Why did you come back?” he murmured, his lips trailing down her neck as they had so many times before. “I… don’t know,” she managed, her voice barely a whisper. Luciana Mircea de Amanécer, princess of the Holy Empire that ruled the skies, had once lived in a world of beauty and privilege—a devoted father, joyful sisters, wealth, and a loving fiancé. Yet that life shattered with a single conversation. One day, her father appeared in her chambers, eyes solemn, bearing news that upended her world. “You will be married,” he said, but the name wasn’t that of the man she cherished. Instead, she was to be wed to the ruthless crown prince of the rival Demon Empire, an alliance forged to quell the simmering tensions between their kingdoms. “Father, please…” she begged. “My child,” he murmured, his voice heavy with regret. “It is your duty as the firstborn princess. This marriage will protect the realm… and your little sisters.” For the first time in her life, Luciana saw him bow to her, his plea wordless but clear. Yielding to her father’s desperate request, she accepted her fate. In a single day, she went from princess to wife, her dreams abandoned and her future reshaped. But the white wedding gown was soon stained crimson, marking her descent into a life she could never have anticipated. Could she learn to accept a man for whom compassion was an unfamiliar luxury, or would the love she had left behind rise to rescue her?

In a world where cultivation is bound to celestial cycles, and power is drawn from the balance of life and decay, a young outcast named Jin Morai is cursed with the rare Withering Veil Physique—a constitution that allows him to absorb the dying breaths of all living things. Feared as a harbinger of misfortune, Jin is abandoned at birth and left to perish in the forbidden Hollow Vale, where spirits of the forgotten linger. However, within the vale, he is taken in by a mysterious, imprisoned entity known only as Grandmother Night, a being whose whispers are laced with both wisdom and madness. Under her tutelage, Jin learns the forbidden art of Necro-Cultivation, a path that does not rely on Qi from the heavens, but instead extracts power from the decay of existence itself. With every wilted petal, every fallen warrior, every dying star, Jin grows stronger. As the Celestial Sects prepare for the next great Ascension War—a battle that determines the ruling cultivators of the next millennium—Jin, now known as the Pale Reaper, emerges from the shadows. His power defies the natural order, bending the cycle of reincarnation itself. With the echoes of the dead at his back and the weight of fate upon his shoulders, Jin must decide: Will he use his cursed gift to tear down the heavens and build a new world, or will he succumb to the endless hunger of the Withering Moon?

In a world where ancient powers slumber within chosen individuals, Kai Renji, an outcast in his own village, discovers that he is the host of an ancient force—the Dragon Vessel. But this is no ordinary power; it is both a gift and a curse, feared by those who understand its destructive potential. Once bullied and ignored, Kai’s life takes a drastic turn when he is nearly killed by one of his classmates. Just as he is about to lose consciousness, a surge of violet energy erupts from within him, marking the awakening of the Vessel’s power. From that moment, his once-weak body transforms, his wounds heal instantly, and he begins to feel an overwhelming presence guiding his movements. But this newfound strength comes at a cost. The world is divided between those who seek to control him, those who wish to eliminate him, and those who want to awaken the full potential of the Dragon Vessel—no matter the consequences. As Kai navigates through betrayal, hidden conspiracies, and a power struggle between ancient factions, he must master his abilities before they consume him entirely. With time running out and enemies closing in, will Kai harness his power and become the master of his own fate? Or will the Dragon Vessel turn him into the very monster the world fears? Themes & Elements: ✔ Shonen-style growth – Weak to strong progression ✔ Dark Fantasy & Action – Battles, ancient secrets, and conspiracies ✔ Mystical Powers – Energy manipulation, ancient runes, and supernatural transformations ✔ Mysterious Organizations – Factions fighting for control over Kai’s fate This is Dragon Vessel, a tale of power, destiny, and the struggle to remain human in the face of unimaginable strength.

The novel revolves around a person named Leon who has been persecuted throughout his life, even though he is a member of the richest families. However, he finds himself in an evil organization that aims to create special, supernatural children. What will his life become after he undergoes the dragon experiment? And what will happen to him after he turns into a human monster devoid of purpose, emotions, and will

"We can't... I'm not supposed to feel this way about you. It'll only complicate things further..." I hesitate, pulling away, but he latches onto my arm, the intensity of his desire burning into me like a flame as he pulls me towards him. His hand moves up the small of my back, reeling me into his warmth. His other hand slides down from my face to my neck, and he runs his thumb gently over my pulse point, feeling the way my heart is racing. "And what if I told you I wanted you to feel things? What if I told you I wanted to make this complicated? To complicate things between us until we're tangled up in each other until we can't tell where one of us ends and the other begins?" Scarlett Thorne is a withered fae trapped in a form that denies her magic. Transferred to Azyrath University, she uncovers unexpected powers that could change everything. But with newfound strength comes temptation, a forbidden entanglement with her Demon professor that could cost them both dearly. A string of mysterious disappearances and deaths among the students unveils a malevolent force at play, and with her newfound abilities, she attracts the attention of the Eclipse, a notorious fae group linked to the royal family with a formidable secret. With trouble stirring and malevolent forces brewing in the shadows, could her awakening pave the way for the second chance she's always dreamt of, or will it be the cause of her inevitable downfall?

Rezkra is a 16 year old boy about to attend a mandatory school. This school teaches students how to effectively use their abilities along with helping them become stronger. As in this world humans has to deal with monsters that appeared from rifts in the world. That is the only extraterrestrial beings that humans have to deal with. Or is it? Rezkra is someone who hasn't awakened an ability nor has he bought one as he refuses to get a cheap ability that doesn't resonate with him. So after a set of training the day of leaving for school Rez is hit by a golden cloud knocking him out and activating a system. {This is gonna get updated inconsistently}

Elysia's life is shattered when a devastating fire claims her parents. Seeking refuge with her only remaining family, her uncle, she is betrayed and sold to slave traders. Her fate seems sealed when the Dragon lord buys her, but Elysia is determined to escape. On the run and desperate, Elysia crosses path with the Dragon King, Azrael—a powerful and ruthless king, known for his strength, dominance and power. With nowhere else to turn, Elysia pleads for his protection, offering anything in return. Intrigued by her cournage, Azrael makes a bold choice.... he claims her as his pet. As time goes by, a forbidden attraction begins to bloom between them. But just as passion ignites, a dangerous secret is revealed that threatens to shatter everything they’ve built Meanwhile, in the shadows of Valeria, a powerful enemy lurks in the dark, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. --- EXCERPT --- Azrael’s gaze burned into Elysia, his lips curving into a wicked smile as he closed the distance between them. His fingers, firm but teasing, gripped her waist, pulling her against his body. “Do you know what happens to those who defy me, little pet?” His voice was low, dripping with dark amusement. He leaned down, his lips hovering just above hers, close enough for her to feel his breath but not close enough to touch. “They beg.”Elysia’s pulse quickened, her breath catching as her body betrayed the fear melting into something far more dangerous. Her lips parted, but no words came out. "You're mine, Elysia, I will burn the world for you." She heard him say in a low growl, making her legs tremble more.

"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...

Hazel found herself in the realm of Arcadia where creatures of fantasy lived. Fascinated by what she saw, she was hopeful for a better life but found herself captured, quickly shattering all her hopes of a better life. Just when she thought her hopes of living were all in vain, she was saved and taken to the castle by the king who claimed her to be his destined mate. Hazel later learned that she had magic within her that she was unknown to. She pledged to find the truth about her origin and learn to put her powers to use. But in her quest to discover and uncover her hidden abilities, evil resurfaced, threatening the new life she had built for herself. When faced with the dark secrets of Arcadia, Hazel must fight for her survival and the survival of the realms. ------- Excerpt: Standing side by side, they watched as the crack on the ground grew wider and the black smoke that oozed from it became thicker. Standing beside it were the dark Elf and a banshee who had broken the five seals that sealed the darkness away and kept it at bay. "What is that?" Hazel asked. She could not believe the sight before her. A realm as beautiful as this harbored such darkness within it! On a closer look, she was able to identify Duran but she could not identify the other person standing beside him. "The Banshee," Arzaan replied. His gaze fixated on the two who had broken the seals he placed on the land. Shifting his gaze momentarily from them, he puts a shield on Hazel and holds onto her waist to prevent her from moving forward already knowing what would happen next. "Why are they...? Her words were left unfinished. Her eyes grew wide at the phenomenon that had materialized before them. "What is that?"

“Once upon a time, a human dared to trespass into the territory of the dragon clan,” the Silver Dragon Queen narrated from a book, “A self-proclaimed dragon slayer, a master swordsman, challenged the queen of the dragon clan.” “Humans, they truly overestimate their abilities!” The dragon clan’s young princess, Xia Yi, laughed, “Mother, what happened next?” “What do you believe happened, my dear daughter?” The Silver Dragon Queen responded with a laugh. “Isn’t it obvious? The dragon slayer must have faced a humiliating defeat!”

In short, I have been reborn into a world where the natural elements are both beautiful and deadly at the same time, with ferocious storms and scorching heat waves that can wipe out entire communities. Well this is an unforgiving, unforgiving world where the common cold can kill you, a world where survival applies only to the strong in this world. Here in this world humans are not at the top of the food chain. A world where the sounds of predators echo in the wild, and the threat of hunting lurks around every corner. I'm not afraid. Why should I be afraid? I'm a crimson red dragon living in a forest. Why am I not kidding? I'm a crimson red dragon living in a very dense forest.

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.

Somewhere, in the vast steppe of flowing high grasses, a long white dragon lays on the soft soil after a rain. What is it doing there? Aren't dragons supposed to be powerful and mighty creatures? You'd think that dragons would be busy flying majestically as if they own the land they fly on, but this special missy here cannot even walk on all fours. The reason why is that she's not used to being a dragon. Once human she was, and now is met with a perplexing fate that was given to her after she reincarnated. She has yet to meet a dragon, let alone act like one, so how would you expect her to be one? Tsung Yue, is her name, and the fact that she used to be a simple person is all she remembers. Laying there, she had no choice but to ponder about her new life, what to do with it, how she even ended up like this. No other person is seen here, not even a trace of human origin remains. So how did she use to be human? Why isn't anyone here? You've probably guessed by now, but whether you're right or wrong will soon be revealed in the future. Patience is a virtue, and that applies to our little miss dragon here too.

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.

Dragons have soared on the sky and casts shadows to the vast land of Valens. They are even considered as the best yet they are divided with their opinions, ambitions, and connections to other species. Some fears them, while there are people who considers to be their ally, yet their disappearance are both unexpected. Who know where they are? Who knows what will happen, now that the fearsome race were nowhere to be found. Who knows when will they come and dominate the blessed land.

**Posted 2/14/25-To anyone reading this Dragon Child will return, have had health issues this last year that prevented me from writing like I wanted to. I'm now good to go and will be posting new chapters soon. Thank you for your patience. **Currently revising and expanding published chapters to prepare the story to continue in the way I want. Please check in for updates and feel free to read the updated and expanded early chapters. Thank you! Tate was a world-class Dragon Rider. The youngest person to ever hatch an egg. His entire life was tied to his beloved dragon and his achievements in battle. However, when the young genius loses his dragon his life changes drastically. Reduced to teaching young Dragon Riders, his opportunities for advancement are halted and his life feels meaningless without his best friend. After all, a Dragon Rider without a Dragon is nothing. However, everything begins to change when he becomes temporarily responsible for training a young girl and her newly hatched dragon. No one, least of all Tate could have ever expected how this mission would set his life on a new course towards greatness. Even though he cannot see it at the time, this new assignment would be the starting point for many changes in his life. He would soon reach a breaking point and with one fateful decision, he may find a new world opening up to him that he never dreamed of. The true world of dragons.

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Life is a matter of luck and how one should deal with the luck they receive, and the orphaned Diluc Leonhart learns it the hard way as he risks his life to attempt something that just might change his current life for the better, spectacularly failing this risk and nearly brought to the end of his life. When one door closes though, another one always opens as he falls into what will truly become the greatest path changing encounter of his entire life as he became inexplicably drawn towards a peculiar light, a light that will change his perception of the world he lives in. [Detected the existence of a life form that is compatible to the rule of the draconic realm, now establishing connection with the life form…] [Connection established, Dragon Herding System now active] Armed with a new way to strengthen himself, yound Diluc will start his adventure to become the greatest expert the world will come to know, bringing along with him his band of beauties from different races, dragons, elves, humans, beastmens and more. ---------- For those wondering, yes, it is inspired by Breeding Dragon's from Today (I think it has other titles but that's the title when I read it) and yes, there are smut here, not just as plenty as my other work, enjoy reading.

Five years ago, with just a single sentence from the Kyoto elite, all his loved ones were taken from him. Five years later, he returned from the Dragon King Hall, now the emperor who ruled over eighty-one Dragon Kings. To defy the heavens, there might be exceptions. But to defy the monarch, there was absolutely no chance of survival!