Ancient Shackles

"Reality" "A fundamental concept of existence". "As I experienced the harsh reality of this world I began to question what was real and what was fake". "Now all I try to do is break free from the "Shackles of Reality" after all your reality might as well be another's illusion". .............…………… Adam Walker was an orphan who lost his parents when he was only seven. Awakening his bloodline at fourteen due to an accident he only has two years to prepare before he would be whisked into one of the nine academies. Follow his story as he finds his place in this world. Additional Tags; -overpowered MC -Romance -smart MC -rare bloodline - extremely overpowered FL -Academy Note: This novel will mostly be in MC's POV.

"Fantasy has become a reality; will it lead me to a better life? Or will it hurt me just like a painful truth?" Living in this impairing world, Kizu Kiyoshi saw the impossible he longed for -- a world turned into a fantasy. He delves into the new world to escape his shackled "truth." However, that only led him to find a greater meaning

In a world that is full of beast tamers, Samuel who lives with his sole parent, his father, is faced with a crisis when their village is attacked. It's on this occasion that he finds out that his father was also a beast tamer. But his strength was not capable of dealing with the beast that had attacked. His beast is killed and he suffers a backlash that leads to him being bedridden. As for the beast that attacked, it retreated after killing almost all the villagers. During his father's dying moments, he reveals that Samuel held a deep power within him and that he should go out and explore it. They had hidden in that village for over 18 years, to avoid the exploitation of his talent. As he finally leaves the village for the first time as long as he could remember, he finally ventures into the world, with a big secret hidden within him.

In the vast and boundless fantasy world, there is a young man named Yun Che, who has lived in a remote village since childhood and his life story is a mystery. One day, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the world, and Yun Che awakened a shocking ability - the ancient holy body of the sign-in system! This ancient holy body is the supreme physique left by the ancient gods. The owner can devour the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and condense the supreme divine power. With this physique, Yun Che's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. It only took a few months from obscurity to shocking the world. However, with the growth of power, Yun Che has gradually been involved in disputes and conspiracies on the continent. Major forces coveted his ancient holy body and rushed to snatch it. In the face of numerous crises, Yun Che was indomitable. With the help of the mysterious treasures obtained by the sign-in system, he overcame all obstacles and embarked on the road of strength. During this journey full of adventures and challenges, Yun Che met a group of like-minded partners, and together they explored the true secrets of the ancient holy body and the shocking mystery hidden deep in the continent. Through thrilling battles and breakthroughs on the brink of life and death, Yun Che will eventually stand at the top of the world and write his own legendary chapter!

People got a planet in the beginning and what to do with it was up to them. Wang Yi, a young man in the 21st century, coincidentally crossed his soul into a world where everyone had the opportunity to awaken a planet. The larger the diameter of the planet, the more advanced the energy transformed, and the more powerful the civilization created. Some people obtained the planet's energy as " Martial True Qi" and used the creation sandbox to create a martial civilization, and the people on the planet were all martial artists. Some people get the planet's energy as "Immortal True Energy" and use the creation sandbox to create an immortal civilization, and the people on the planet were all cultivators! Some people obtained the energy of the planet as "Fighting Qi", and used the creation sandbox to create the civilization of Fighting Qi, and people on the planet are all fighters! Some people obtained the energy of the planet as "Soul Power", and used the creation sandbox to create the Soul Path Civilization, and the people on the planet were all Soul Masters! ... Everyone was struggling to evolve a magical civilization system. Wang Yi, however, used his past life memories to start evolving an "ancient" civilization! "Your world-extinguishing laser cannon is powerful, but I have the son of the Great Dao, Pan Gu! One axe will reduce your world to naught!" "Your thousands of angels are powerful, but I have three thousand Chaos Demon Gods to beat you in a minute!" "Your army of darkness is awesome, but I have the Buddha's Paramount Sage, who will defeat you in a minute!" "..." This was a story of how the ancient civilization crushed various transcendent civilizations.

[The hottest urban novel of 2022] To save someone, a poor boy unexpectedly acquired Dragon Blood as a body fortifier and even slept with a beautiful female CEO. By a twist of fate, he became the bodyguard of this female CEO, thus beginning a journey of an incredible turnaround. Female CEO, "Come to my room tonight to discuss work." Long Fei, "Are you trying to kill me? Discussing work every single day for a month, can't you give me a break?"

After Yun Xiao's death, his soul flew into the sky, and he was shocked to find that the vast world he had lived in for sixteen years was shaped like a tomb! Under the tomb is an ancient copper coffin, as big as the sea, with a demonic aura, all the land is a piece of loess on the coffin, and trillions of living people are actually multiplying in the tomb soil! Inside the huge coffin is a fairy corpse with eyes like hell, mouth like hell, hair like a dragon, and body like a million mountains. I don't know where the immortal gods have been sleeping here forever! The youth's wronged soul is immortal, escaped into the immortal corpse and was reborn. Using the Tianzhu of the world as the sword, and the floating continent as the talisman, one person and one coffin will kill through the immortal road and pass through the heavens to prove the truth! (Disclaimer I don't own any of the characters and book elements. This is a english translation of a Chinese novel.)

After the Guardian God's demise. Zack inherited his legacy. Zack is a driven individual who wields a lot of power. Will he follow the Guardian God's trail of footprints? Or Will he continue to forge his own legacy? He is intelligent, calm, and composed. When it comes to making decisions, he is decisive. In the world of Humans, Monsters, and other unknown species, he learns and grows. "I know you guys were the most powerful bloodline warriors dispatched to assassinate me. However, in the end, it makes no difference." With a slight smile on his face, Zack ridiculed. "Anything that stood in my way will be obliterated by my lightning," Zack added. "Lightning is Absolute!" ****************************************************** Current Plan- 7chaps/week. For more release, Vote with Power Stones. Target: 1st level- 100PS/Week. Result- 14chaps/Week. ******************************************************* Disclaimer: This is a Fantasy novel. Everything about this novel is Fictional. *******************************************************

Animesh, a man reincarnated into a parallel world in India, finds himself selected as the puppet Prime Minister in 1996, right after the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the BJP has collapsed. Waking up just days before taking the oath of office, Animesh discovers that he has been granted access to a powerful system designed to aid in the management of the government. With his parents serving as influential members of parliament, Animesh has the support and connections needed to sway the political landscape in his favor. Determined to restore India to its ancient glory, Animesh harnesses the capabilities of the system, aiming to lead the nation back to its rightful place. Will he be able to make India great again, embodying the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the idea that the world is one family? --- This is all fictional world and nothing to do with reality.

(Action);(Rebirth);(Supreme); (Overpowered); (Own Developed Cultivation Method/System); (Invincible); (Unrequited love); (Calm); (Hot Blooded); (Avenue Power); (Ultimate Physique); (Devouring Power) (Many more will be added later.) ********************************** (Average words per chapter is around :- 1500 words to 2000 words) ********************************** In the world of cultivation, where strength is fate, destiny bends for nothing-except power. The story went a little different in the case of Qiangu Qitian, a young man hailing from Earth, carrying burdensome baggage in the form of regrets from the past life, thrown into an ancient universe-one which only the strong lived and prospered in. Qiangu Qitian could only vaguely remember the novel about cultivation that he read in his previous life, and his body was weak; it's tough for him to get accustomed to this perilous world. He thus forged in iron the Technique-an entirely new and unique refinement cultivation process, cell by cell, of his very being. Without any teacher or master to bring him through, Qiangu Qitian forged his way to eventually reach the top in this world's first big step in the hierarchy of cultivation: the Blood Forging Realm. Just as he came into his own with the surge of new strength, destiny had in store for him a cruel twist of events. While basking in the glory of this success, some mysterious, malevolent creature appeared, drawn to this achievement. This unknown force consumed the essence of a very rare and powerful physique Qiangu Qitian had awakened in such an innocent manner and left him to his death. His body was weak now, lifeless, thrown aside like some tool he no longer needed, to warn against cruelties of this world. But nature is full of its own rules, and fate is not so easy to tell. Qiangu Qitian went against all odds as his frail body was once again claimed by life forces. Stripped of the powers he struggled so hard to gain, with his awakened physique stolen and his essence sapped, on the brink of despair, he sat. But Qiangu Qitian was no ordinary soul. Qiangu Qitian was that young introverted but ambitious man who dared to disobey his father so he could pursue his dream. That resistance against the man who had given him life is what now burnt up his spirit like an all-consuming fire. If he could, in his eyes, square up with his father to pursue his ambitions, no god, no force of heaven, no unknown entity was ever again going to stop him from success. An indestructible will, burning in a restless heart, a determined soul to have back all that was taken from him and to surpass at least the one who snatched what was his from the very start. Led on by a wish for revenge and a search for identity, Qiangu Qitian embarks on an adventure at every turn of which draws him along a path curtained with mystery, with secrets to date forbidden techniques reveal to him, and most especially with unseen potentials within. While his body may be weak, his spirit burns brighter than ever. Refining the Cellular Tempering Technique to unimaginable heights, Qiangu Qitian rebuilds his cultivation anew, unleashing a potential that even his adversaries could never have foreseen. On his journey, he finds that strength is not a matter of power but of resilience, adaptability, and bravery in the face of a world that seems to want to bring one down. In a world full of sects fighting for supremacy, ancient clans guarding their legacies, and forces behind the scenes pulling on the strings of fate, Qiangu Qitian's journey takes on the meaning of not only survival but also redemption. He refused to be a victim of circumstance or a chess piece of someone else's game. His journey is a story of unyielding man's will who refuses to let his destiny get stolen.

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In the realm of Somnium, memories are chains that bind the mind, and dreams are nightmares that haunt the soul. The mysterious force known as "The Shackles" has consumed the world, enslaving millions. Hope dwindles as the afflicted succumb to madness. Amidst this despair, a select few known as Dream Keepers possess a rare immunity. Born with an innate resistance to The Shackles, they are humanity's last beacon. Will THIS BE HOPE OR ANOTHER DREAM

An Ancient Wizard escaped to earth with only a few years left to live, found an apprentice and passed all her knowledge on to him, knowing that he wouldn't understand until that faithful day comes. Her only hope is that he meets him and sticks with him. When she's gone he's her only hope to making sure her Apprentice is safe from them.

After reincarnating eight times unsuccessfully due to a glitch in the netherworld, Jia Hao finally reincarnated in the world of Urban Fantasy, an eroge game that he played before. However, he realized the game was currently in the bad ending mode and he is powerless like a side character without any game system. Skinny dude who blackmails girls? Check! Fat Ugly Uncle who lusts after women? Check! Blonde haired delinquent whose eyes are covered with bangs? Check! As Jia Hao was wrecking his brain to how to change the plot, he found a mysterious pot that can take him into an ancient world, and the items he brought from the modern world transformed into heavenly treasures! " Now, you dare to gaze at my women? My dear wives! Beat him to death!" Jia Hao ordered as he leaned back on the chair like a salted fish.

Leo Carter is just your average 21st-century English major—slightly disorganized, perpetually late, and hopelessly hooked on the dramatic, old-school world of Shakespeare. But when a late-night study session with Julius Caesar unexpectedly turns into an accidental trip through time, Leo finds himself not in a college dorm, but smack-dab in the heart of ancient Rome. To make matters worse, Leo isn't just a tourist; he's holding a mysterious, glowing book that seems to pulse with a life of its own and whispers secrets that no modern-day student should ever know. Cue the eye-rolls from history buffs everywhere: Leo Carter, with his sneakers and too-tight jeans, is now the unlikely center of attention in a world full of toga-wearing senators, opportunistic politicians, and more backstabbing than a high school cafeteria. With the help of Gaius, a sharp-tongued scholar who suspects Leo's arrival is part of a bigger picture, Leo must navigate the bustling city streets, avoid unwanted attention from the guard, and figure out why his 21st-century self is now entangled in a centuries-old power struggle. All the while, he’s juggling his modern sensibilities with the unexpected—and often absurd—realities of life in ancient Rome, including questionable hygiene, impromptu gladiator fights, and more than one ill-timed “Et tu, Brute?” moment. As if that wasn't enough, there’s the book: a relic that some seek to control and others to destroy. With his own life on the line, Leo will have to learn the real lessons of ambition, loyalty, and how to properly make an entrance when surrounded by a crowd of toga-clad onlookers. And he might just find that some things—whether ancient or modern—are more timeless than they seem.

Valeria trained her whole life to inherit her father’s title, defying a world that denied women power. But all her ambitions shatter when her family’s mistakes force her into the hands of a monster—the tyrant king who rules the empire. Trapped in a web of cruelty and control, Valeria refuses to surrender. Desperate for freedom, she finds unexpected allies: a loyal knight sworn to protect her and the enigmatic son of a rebel leader. But in a world where betrayal lurks behind every smile, trust is a dangerous game. Caught between three men with their own agendas, Valeria must decide: will she remain a pawn in their power plays, or will she become the one pulling the strings? When the line between ally and enemy blurs, can she reclaim her life—or will she lose herself in the process?

Struck by lightning, she woke up in a world that had never heard of tofu. Armed with modern knowledge and a plate of ambition, Lin Wei is ready to turn a humble bean into a culinary empire. But can a single mother survive jealous neighbors, scheming rivals, and the lure of ancient royalty? In a land where tradition rules, she’s about to rewrite the recipe for success—one block of tofu at a time.

In a world divided by ancient power and shadowed by the rule of four kings, 17-year-old Dorothy is thrust into a destiny she neither understands nor desires. Born in a quiet village and raised in the safety of an orphanage, her life changes forever when a mysterious old man tells her of the Celestial Eye, a legendary power said to hold the key to unimaginable strength—and a curse that could unmake her very soul. Unknowingly bound to the celestial forces through the old man’s love and an unsealed eye that glimpses fragments of the future, Dorothy embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about her origins and the powers surging within her. Alongside her steadfast mentor Kael, the mysterious hunter Arden, and her childhood friend Mark—whose vast knowledge is as intriguing as it is suspicious—Dorothy must navigate trials of self-discovery, confront her deepest fears, and uncover secrets buried in the ruins of history. But as she delves deeper into the mysteries of the Celestial Eye, Dorothy learns that her world is far more fragile than she ever imagined. Elves whisper of a dying queen, shapeshifters lurk with centuries-old grudges, and a shadowy demon—an entity with a hunger for celestial power—looms closer than anyone suspects. The threads of fate begin to unravel when Dorothy discovers a past written in blood, a future painted in fire, and a prophecy that could either save her world or destroy it. Faced with ancient curses, relentless enemies, and an enigmatic villain hidden among her closest allies, Dorothy must decide if she’s willing to embrace the celestial power within her—or let it consume her entirely. In this tale of trials, betrayal, and the resilience of the human spirit, The Ancient Secret takes readers on a journey where the brightest lights cast the darkest shadows, and even the kindest faces may hide the deepest secrets. Will Dorothy rise to become a savior, or will the celestial forces claim her as their own?

In the world of Eternals, three powerful factions coexist: Demons, Immortals, and Gods. Millions of years ago, on the planet Tianmo, these powers ruled in relative peace. However, an unexpected war broke out. The Demons, aided by their Imperial Planet, known as the "Imperial Demon Palace," escalated the conflict. At that time, the Gods and Immortals were reluctant to engage in battle as they were focused on a secretive, grand plan. After a grueling 10,000-year war, the Father God and the Immortal Emperor made the ultimate sacrifice, self-detonating along with all the powerful Gods, Immortals, and Demons. The Demons, desperate to uncover the mysterious plan of the Gods and Immortals, were left with nothing. What was the grand plan of the Gods and Immortals?

In the year 2057 the world as we know had went through a great change when the mysterious 'Mana' had made its arrival to earth. Humans gained supernatural powers, animals became beast like and grew more powerful, while plants gained self-awareness. Humans became more powerful, awakening supernatural abilities of different kind. Becoming something that would later be known as the "Evolved human." It was a new Era where the old laws of the world had fell. And only the strong rules while the weak submitted to their dominance. However, a young boy who goes by the name Carson wasn't as lucky as everyone else. For some reason his body rejected the mana that threatened to dwell within his body leaving him incapable of gaining any powers to survive in this new world. Eventually he was bitten by a mutant insect leaving him on the verge of death. Carson thought that his life was about to come to an unfortunate end. However, fate had other plans for the young boy, as his vision had lost focus, he heard an angelic voice that seemed to resonate deep within his soul. [Ding!] [Congratulations! Host has been chosen as the next inheritor of the previous master's legacy!] [Will you accept? (Yes/No)] ----- (A/N: If you notice any errors, broken contents while reading please let me know, I'll go back and make the necessary corrections.) (Disclaimer: This world is pure fantasy, and has no relations to reality! If you see cities and countries that rembles those of real life it is purely coincidence.)

Zhou yi feng, an expert that could be ranked top three in the ancient god list of myraid world was framed by the people he loved and trusted because he obtained a treasure that could give gods chance to breakthrough the god shackle and after a tough battle he managed to escape but who would have thought the treasure hr valued would smacked him to death after he escaped from his attackers and reincarnate in a mortal world and a mortal body who was a trash at the second level body refining level and meeting his life companion a corrupt bird known for stealing. watch as our MC kicks ass of heaven chosen and devour arrogant protagonists with the strange treasure.

Xu Xiang is a doomsday survivor who survived for forty years. Before she could fulfill her dream of becoming the overlord, she died. Opening her eyes, she returned to the fifteen years before the doomsday began. With the help of her family heirloom the dragon and phoenix ring, she hoards supplies and prepares to welcome the doomsday. Unfortunately, she was betrayed by her own family and died the night before the doomsday begins. With hatred in her heart, she swallowed the dragon and phoenix ring and jumped off the cliff. When she opened her eyes again, she was still alive, but arrived in a world that was plagued by endless wars and constant natural disasters. Although she's lucky enough to get another chance, she's unknowingly drawn into political turmoil where someone may be killed without knowing who the killer is. Can she survive in this ancient world that is more dangerous and full of hidden dangers than her own? Can she find the courage to trust someone else again? After two lifetimes, can she find her own happiness?

A God’s Relic… In a world where ancient deities once walked among mortals, their powerful relics now lie hidden in treacherous dungeons—suddenly appearing in every major city, filled with dangerous monsters from realms of fantasy and myth. These relics offer incredible strength and abilities befitting the entities they represent, but... They may come with dangerous curses that can change—or even ruin—one's life. Thus, while they were sought after, one should be wary of their allure of great power... As it often comes with great curses...! One such foolish adventurer tasted the incredible yet cursed power... Isaac Hunter. An ordinary office worker who dreamed of becoming a renowned adventurer, Isaac longed to explore these dangerous dungeons and seek riches and glory. However, he lacked a dungeon license—a government-mandated requirement to enter these dungeons—and obtaining one was neither easy nor cheap... So, he continued to set aside a portion of his salary, hoping to finally get that license and achieve his goal in the near future... Yet Lady Luck had other plans for him On his way to work, a dungeon entrance suddenly spawned beneath him, and he fell into it. Inside, he faced a fearsome monster from ancient mythology and, against all odds, defeated it. As a reward, he discovered a treasure chest at the dungeon’s end. Within lay a relic from an ancient, powerful god... [Item Acquired: Zeus's Ring of Lightning] [Ability: Lightning Mastery.] [Curse: Extremely High Libido.] Disclaimer: This novel of mine may reference themes of sexual activity and explicit content, but such elements will not be described in explicit detail due to legal restrictions in my country regarding pornographic material.

In a world consumed by darkness and chaos, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction as waves of infected creatures overrun the planet. Once a humble martial arts instructor mocked for his outdated skills, Zhu Jiu awakens the Ultimate Martial System just as the apocalypse descends. With each battle, he grows stronger, upgrading ancient techniques into weapons of unparalleled destruction. From cleaving through hordes of infected to facing off against cunning human adversaries, Zhu Jiu carves a bloody path of survival and revenge. But as the truth behind the apocalypse unravels, Zhu Jiu must decide: Will he become humanity’s savior, or a warlord of the new world? Prepare for a thrilling fusion of martial arts, post-apocalyptic survival, and epic system upgrades in Martial Dawn: The Apocalypse System!

A 13-year old boy born in a small, weak village, strives against fate. At the brink of death, he merges with the last part of an Ancient Fire Based Creature. With this nigh indisputable treasure, he thrives with ease on the Martial Path to God Realm. The way is rough but his will is tougher. Dauntlessly clashing with royalty, sages, beauties, tricksters and seemingly peerless foes, he remains the dominant heir of the Dragon. This is the path of a Martial Legend.

“En mi primera vida, fui un prisionero del destino: una existencia breve, consumida por una enfermedad que me arrebató la oportunidad de soñar, explorar o simplemente vivir. Pero mi final no fue realmente el final. Desperté en un mundo completamente diferente, uno donde la magia reina, los reinos se alzan y caen, y los secretos ancestrales susurran en las sombras. Renací como Alexander Hemingway, hijo de un guerrero legendario y una maga sin igual, en el seno de una familia noble destinada a la grandeza. Sin embargo, el maná, el pilar de este mundo, me negó su favor. Marcado como un “amorfo,” incapaz de usar la magia como los demás, soy una anomalía en una sociedad donde el poder mágico define el valor de una persona. Pero mi historia no será dictada por el destino ni por las expectativas ajenas. Aunque este mundo me rechace, estoy decidido a forjar mi propio camino. Porque, en lo profundo de mi ser, hay algo diferente. Algo antiguo. Algo que ni los magos más poderosos pueden comprender. Mientras navego por este mundo (una academia mágica donde se forja la élite del imperio, intrigas nobles que se ocultan tras sonrisas, y una magia perdida que parece llamarme) debo enfrentar peligros que amenazan no solo mi vida, sino la esencia misma de lo que soy. ¿Mi propósito? Sobrevivir. Proteger a quienes amo. Y desentrañar los secretos de una magia olvidada que podría cambiarlo todo. No poseo la fuerza para dominar este mundo, pero sí la voluntad de desafiarlo. Y esta vez, no permitiré que nada ni nadie me detenga. En un mundo donde la magia lo gobierna todo, demostraré que incluso una anomalía puede cambiar el curso de la historia.”

You are not scared," his deep voice asked. "Why would I be I love every little detail about you, even those sharp scary fangs " she laughed. "No one who has seen me like this has ever stayed "Xavier's voice carried a hint of pain. "Your playing with fire Liana and I don't want to hurt you," he said. Liana kissed him, "Xavier your appearance won't scare me cause I don't care how you look. Call me crazy or stupid but I won't care cause all I see is a man who makes me feel something I never felt with any man," she said. His eyes narrowed into slits, she gasped as a feeling of fear and excitement filled her. Cold dangerous air seemed to fill the room but Liana's focus was on Xavier. "Liana " he sweetly called her name. Huffing she looked up at him. "are you going all the way with me " She nodded biting her lower lip seductively. His body pressed down on hers as he found his way into her.