Hungry Luma

When billionaire tycoon Philip Caldwell dies unexpectedly, his greedy and power-hungry family gathers to claim their piece of his vast fortune. But imagine their shock when his will is read, revealing that everything—his estate, his companies, his billions—has been left to his young caregiver, 23-year-old Astrid Bennett. With her newly found unimaginable wealth Astrid becomes the target of Philip’s vengeful family, who will stop at nothing to take back what they believe is rightfully theirs. With no allies and danger lurking in the shadows, Astrid’s only hope lies in Cole Donovan, her mysterious and fiercely protective bodyguard. Haunted by his own troubled past, Cole has sworn to keep Astrid safe, no matter the cost. But as the threats grow and duty gives way to desire, Astrid must decide if she can trust the one man willing to risk everything for her—or if her inheritance will cost her life.

*****WSA 2025 Entry***** Discord : https://discord.gg/UUjz93G2B5 Kael's life ended in a blur of misfortune—but death wasn't the final chapter. Instead, he wakes up in the world of Erendath, a realm he once only knew from the MMORPG Ascension: The Path of the Reborn. But this isn't a game anymore. The dangers are real, the pain is unrelenting, and the rules have changed. Awakened with a mysterious and powerful class called the Rebirth Core, Kael finds himself thrust into the heart of a dark and twisted world. Every threshold level he gains unlocks new overpowering abilities—but also awakens monstrous Darkspawns, creatures from the abyss who are drawn to him, hungry for destruction. To survive, Kael must navigate through deadly lands, unravel the secrets of the Ascension System, his Rebirth Core, and also learn to control the curse that haunts him. With the fate of both his new life and his old one on the line, Kael must question everything he thought he knew about life, death, and his place in this brutal world. Will he rise to his destiny, or will he be consumed by the very system once used by others to escape reality? A journey of power, secrets, and survival awaits—where every decision could be his last.

In a world where strength reigns supreme, Ghaz'Rok, once the renowned surgeon Dr. Adrian Voss, finds himself reborn as a massive orc warrior—complete with reduced intelligence and a sarcastic Surgeon’s System in his head. Thrust into battle with nothing but raw instinct and fractured memories of modern medicine, Ghaz must navigate a brutal society where orcs live by the blade and view weakness as a death sentence. But when his injured brother, Druth’Roc, is cast out of their war-hungry tribe, Ghaz makes a fateful decision: to break tradition and forge his own path. From the bloodstained fields of war to the cutthroat alleys of Brethus City, Ghaz embarks on a journey to prove that an orc can be more than a mindless brute. As an adventurer, warrior, and reluctant healer, he battles monsters, rogue mercenaries, and social prejudice—all while secretly using his advanced medical knowledge to change lives in a world where medicine is nothing more than superstition. But the Surgeon’s System has grander plans for him. A challenge is issued: Establish a clinic. Revolutionize medicine. Survive. Between dangerous dungeons, underworld power struggles, and a city that doesn’t trust him, Ghaz must fight not only for his place in this world but for a future where even an orc’s hands can save lives. A warrior. A healer. A legend in the making.

For centuries, the vampire clans have ruled the shadows, their bloodlines dictating power, influence, and immortality. But when Damian Voss, a young man orphaned at birth, discovers that he carries the blood of the most feared vampire lineage, his entire world shatters. Marked by destiny and hunted by both humans and vampires alike, Damian is thrust into a war that has raged for centuries. The ancient vampire houses, bound by age-old rivalries, seek to either control him or destroy him before he can claim his legacy. But Damian is no pawn—he will forge his own path, uncovering dark secrets about his lineage, his powers, and the true origins of the vampire race. As he battles ruthless hunters, power-hungry elders, and creatures beyond the realm of mortals, Damian must decide: will he embrace his monstrous heritage, or will he forge a new era—one that defies the blood-soaked traditions of his kind? In a world where blood is power and legacy is everything, the rise of a new vampire king is inevitable.

Born into poverty, Don always believed he was destined for more. When he discovers the ability to see thirty minutes into the future, he begins manipulating everyone around him—family, classmates, and enemies alike. Power-hungry and ruthless, Don sees the world as a game he’s meant to win. But as his ambitions grow, so does his isolation. Will he rule as a king, or will his thirst for power consume him completely? A dark tale of manipulation, ambition, and the making of a villain.

The secret to feeding a crew of hungry alien pirates? A contract with a demon. Lusac is just a lowly member of a space pirate crew in the civil war-plagued Cinder Rock Galaxy. But everything changes for him one day when the Demon in his fridge offers him a system. Finally, Lusac can level up and unlock new [skills]. The only catch? It’s a cooking system. And [Chef] Lusac has no experience in the kitchen. As Lusac and his crewmates travel along The Astral Highway (a messy network of wormholes connecting the entire galaxy) plundering rich planets and taking on jobs from wealthy clients, will he be able to use his new system to become more than just a decent cook? What To Expect: -Weak to strong MC -Secondary FMC with intersecting storylines -Action interspersed with cozy cooking chapters -A vast, unique galaxy where Humans are NOT the dominant species "Cooking" designates a cooking chapter [V] designates a Varyna chapter Release Schedule: Daily by 13:15 EST For the 10 latest chapters, please visit the official TAH Patreon! patreon.com/Raine3 **This is story is a joint project by Currer, Acton, and Elis Raine. It is also available on Royal Road.**

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ----------------

After leaving earth in a pathetic way, Asher finds his soul in the body of a baron's bastard son. As the last surviving member of the Ashbournes, Asher must take up the mantle and build his territory or die in the jaws of a beast or the blades of hungry nobles greedy for his territory. Luckily, he did not enter this man-eat-man world without support. [Ding! Soulbinding successfully completed.] [Would the host like to upgrade your bronze-ranked butler to a powerful silver-ranked swordsman? Yes or No.] ............. https://discord.com/invite/8Ufe4789YX

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Jo has spent her life surviving on the streets, invisible among the hungry and desperate. She is a shadow in the city, quick fingers and quicker feet keeping her alive in a world that does not care whether she lives or dies. But one mistake—one stolen purse, one misplaced step—changes everything. Dragged before the Emperor’s mother, Jo expects punishment, perhaps even execution. Instead, she is taken to the Red Keep, not as a prisoner in chains, but as something far more valuable. The empire is built on fire and blood, and the Mother has plans for Jo—plans that involve silken chambers instead of cells, gowns instead of rags, and a fate far worse than death. Because in the empire, power is passed through bloodlines, and an heir born with the right lineage is worth more than gold. Now, Jo must navigate a court where she is both pawn and prisoner, where her body is no longer her own, and where love is just another tool of control. With enemies at every turn and a future she never chose looming ahead, Jo must decide—will she submit to the cage built around her, or will she become something more dangerous than they ever imagined? Because even birds in golden cages can learn how to bite.

Ash Burn was just an ordinary gamer—an orphan scraping by in the real world—until he accomplished the impossible: beating the hardest VR game ever created, Apocalypse Online. But instead of the promised riches, he’s thrown into another world—one eerily familiar. It doesn’t take long for Ash to realize where he is: the chaotic, doomed universe of Heaven’s Favorite: Wrath of Gods, a novel he once read. Worse, he’s not the protagonist or even a supporting character. He’s just an extra. Armed with fragmented knowledge of the future, an unyielding will to survive, and the secrets of the Runes—mysterious power coveted by gods and demons alike—Ash must outmaneuver a reckless hero, power-hungry angels, and an inevitable war that threatens to consume everything. But as he treads the fine line between altering fate and unleashing chaos, he begins to realize something chilling: the endgame may not be as simple as he thought. In a world where survival hinges on power and cunning, can an ordinary extra change the fate of an entire world, or will he become just another casualty of destiny? Was he ever just an extra to begin with? Note: The image on the cover is not mine. *** Bonus Chapters Unlock System: 20 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter 10 Collections = 1 Extra Chapter 5 Reviews = 1 Extra Chapter This book is also available on Royal Road (RR) and Tapas. Patreon Page: patreon.com/The_Last_Paragon Discord: https://discord.gg/rJKJNav2

Within two days of landing, he witnessed a Great Sun blossoming upon the earth, followed by a succession of events: storms, cold waves, famines, hungry ghosts, Evil Path, Divine Dynasty, Devils, one after another. Yu Ziqing first set a modest goal for himself, not to starve to death. Then he sought to secure for himself a sufficiently powerful backing, so he could cultivate in peace until nobody could kill him. ———————————————— As long as there is enough information, there is no enemy that can't be defeated.

so, reincarnation huh? "a lot of good... a lot of bad... balanced karma." "good news you get one boon to bring with you to the next life. unfortunately for you though, you don't get to choose. totally random. ready?" join Apollo in his new life where through sheer luck (good or bad?) is raised by an all hungry, all dominant and all loving hivemind who will burn the galaxy just to see him smile. Hi, I hope you enjoy my novel. It is quite the slow burner so I hope you stick with it. https://discord.gg/uscKDXNxgj

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] "What is this for??" Draven, a Pentagon champion, searches for a real challenge that will test his true strength. However, all his opponents bore him. Then, without warning, he's thrown into a magical world. Here, everything your power, status, and even your worth depends on the color of your Status System I.D. His given goal? Protect the Verdant and lift the curse using his skill, the Veilbreaker. Sounds easy for the likes of him? Think again. Verdants are cursed worse than commoners who have not even the slightest ability! He will bleed every time he lifts a curse! And he has to face beasts, monsters, high-breed animals, higher I.D.s and even gods! [You unsealed Naisha skill: Stealth] [You obtain Stealth skill.] Challenge accepted!

In a world where superhumans (Individuals with extraordinary abilities) exist, these beings are both revered and feared by society, and their existence has drastically altered the world balance of power. Satoru Toshio, a highschool student who awakens incredible powers finds himself caught in a complex web of conflicts involving other superhumans, government agencies, and shadowy power-hungry organizations. A world that is divided between those who seek to use superhumans for their own gain and those who aim to protect humanity from potential dangers.

[Your shadow is alive.] [Feed your shadow, devour souls, level up, gain skills, complete quests, and grow stronger.] [Do you wish to view your current stats?] In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured. discord. https://discord.com/invite/23jwFnt9

In a world transformed by a global mutation crisis, Eliana discovers she possesses one of the rarest gifts—healing. Instead of becoming a beacon of hope, she finds herself the most sought-after individual on the planet, pursued by governments, mercenaries, and power-hungry elites who view her as the key to immortality. Determined to carve her own path, Eliana escapes, using her extraordinary abilities to aid those in need while remaining hidden from the world. But her quest for freedom takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Kieran Wolfe, a cold and lethal ex-mercenary who offers her protection—but at a steep price. As danger closes in and secrets begin to unravel, Eliana faces a heart-wrenching choice: continue to run from her past or place her trust in a man whose dark allure may be more perilous than the enemies on her trail. In a world where love and danger intertwine, will Eliana find solace in Kieran’s arms, or will their connection lead to her ultimate downfall?

Imagine graduating college in a few months, and then the apocalypse happened. What’s more, dungeons and monsters appeared, superhuman powers awakened and the world changed, yet Jade remained as he was—the ever so heedless, unbothered, emotionless, and weird guy manning the cash register. But some people deemed him lucky because he seemed to be unaffected by all those happenings. But would they still believe that when Jade came home one day from his night shift, tired and hungry, to find a dungeon gate right inside his house? The worst thing that could ever happen to him was get sucked in that gate, however, instead of the gate, strange Seekers are sucking up to him instead. Jade: Why is this happening?! Seeker 1: Help me go back to my world and I can give you everything you wish for. Seeker 2: I don’t care about going back to that damned world, so can you just let me stay here with you? Seeker 3: Jade, honey, you’re the best Minder! I need you, so come with me to my world. And so on… these Seekers are all lunatics forcing him to help them go back to their respective worlds! But how can Jade do that, when all of them were just mere characters from books?! Now, what will Jade do?

In the world of Aetherion, where magic, spirits, and powerful noble houses dictate fate, a young man from Earth finds himself reborn as Averis Ravenshade, the firstborn of the feared Duke of the North. But there’s a problem—Averis isn’t a hero. He’s a villain, a stepping stone in the tale of a regressed imperial princess destined for greatness. In his past life, Averis was an ordinary teenager who lost all hope, only to awaken in a world of grandeur and danger. Marked by his silver-white hair and piercing red pupils, he is the heir to one of the empire’s mightiest houses. But with his tragic fate already written, he refuses to be a mere obstacle in someone else’s story. Armed with knowledge of the future, a mysterious system. With war looming, demons lurking in the shadows, and power-hungry nobles plotting against him, Azriel must carve his own path in a world where only the strong survive. But as he struggles between revenge and redemption, he must ask himself: Can a villain truly live again? Or is he doomed to fall once more? This is the tale of Averis Ravenshade, the villain who refused to die.

a story about a power hungry half human half demon boy who was estranged by his childhood friend, best friend and step sister. Kaneki Higanbana was estranged by 3 girls when they got into high school because they fall for a guy name Ryueki itadori. one day he accidentally met Ryueki itadori's childhood friend and crush Natsuki Mizutani who has the ability to see the "color" of a persons soul they soon became friends and as soon they became friends Kaneki told her about him being estranged which made Natsuki mad. though he kept their names a secret. and so Natsuki is doing her best to make him happy. and so their secret friendship had started. and at the same time, the same girls Shino Tanaka (childhood friend), Yuuka Mirai (best friend) and Miku Higanbana/Tachibana(step sister) who felt so much guilt after realizing they've hurt Kaneki so bad. are trying to fix their relationship with him.

Meet Park Jin-woo: coding genius, ramen aficionado, and champion of the chronically sleep-deprived. His life revolves around debugging nightmares and wrestling with legacy code… until a particularly nasty bug literally zaps him into a world of pointy ears, fire-breathing lizards, and magic that's about as stable as a beta release. Suddenly, "Hello World" takes on a whole new meaning. Turns out, Jin-woo's knack for fixing code translates surprisingly well to wrangling wayward spells, and he's soon Aethelgard's resident "magical troubleshooter." But when a power-hungry sorcerer threatens to rewrite the rules of reality (and not in a good way), Jin-woo must swap ramen stains for rune-etched robes and unleash his inner code wizard. Because saving the world is way more important than a good night's sleep… right?

The Ashwood Hotel is no ordinary abandoned place. It is a living tomb. In 1930, a mysterious fire claimed the lives of 23 people within its opulent halls—including a girl whose body was never found. Since then, the walls have whispered with silenced screams, ash rains from the ceiling, and anyone who enters the hotel becomes part of its eerie legend. When four young urban explorers venture into the decaying building, they have no idea that they are not only facing ghosts but the hotel itself. Sven, the anxious one with a knack for seeing the invisible. Natalia, the diva who feels her facade of sarcasm and lipstick beginning to crack. Jacob, the tough guy whose cool demeanor dissolves into smoke. And Lucas, the idealist who realizes too late that some spirits don’t want to be photographed. But the Ashwood is hungry. Its corridors shift, its victims return as shadows, and the stench of smoke becomes a choking reality. When the group realizes they haven’t ended up here by chance—that the hotel has called them—a race against an unrelenting past begins. But how do you fight walls that breathe? And what happens when the spirit hunting you... is your own reflection?

Title: The General’s Forbidden Obsession Overview: In the heart of a war-torn Japan, where power is held by ruthless generals and noble bloodlines teeter on the edge of ruin, one sheltered aristocratic son makes a single, devastating mistake—he steps beyond the walls of his family’s protection. Naïve, docile, and unaware of the world’s dangers, he longs for a taste of freedom, a single night beneath the city’s lantern-lit sky. But beauty like his is a curse, drawing hungry eyes and grasping hands. When a brothel lures him in with promises of wonder, he stumbles into the clutches of men who see him as nothing more than a delicate prize to be claimed. Watching from the shadows is the nation’s most feared general—cold, ruthless, and entirely captivated. At first, he only observes, drawn in by the boy’s ethereal beauty and oblivious innocence. But when another man dares to touch what he has silently claimed, his restraint shatters. With a single command, the general takes him. Not out of mercy, but out of possessive desire. He tells himself it’s only for a night, that he’ll let the boy go. But obsession, once ignited, is a fire that does not burn out. As the aristocratic son’s family desperately searches for him, the general refuses to release his new obsession. And the boy, so naive to the world’s cruelty, doesn’t yet understand—he has just been caged by the most dangerous man in the empire. Will love bloom from possession, or will he remain nothing more than a treasured captive?

who am I what i am i so hungry I left to die i soo hungry please help me

What happens when a bored and hungry zombie woman who reads to fulfill her basic needs transmigrates into a dungeon apocalypse novel, the book that caused her accidental death? If she was a cannon fodder, it would have been better. Instead, she was the passerby who died after handing the female lead, the special ring- a great golden finger that ended the apocalypse. And she wasn't even mentioned by the female lead, who claimed all the credit for being the world's savior, forgetting her sacrifice. After understanding the situation and losing the ring, her first thought was to look for food and sleep. She doesn't want to be the hero of the world, she is kind to leave it for the female lead to hug all the glory. But the two men she saved randomly always hung around, unwilling to leave her alone, and a reborn female lead who kept staring at her with hatred. Update Time: Tuesdays and Fridays with two chapters each. (⁠〃ﾟ⁠3ﾟ⁠〃⁠)

In the world of Azuvar, magic is both revered and feared. Zevan is a young mage with immense potential and serves as the right hand to Prince Jareth, the heir to the kingdom of Meadel. While Jareth is known for his valor and leadership, Zevan remains in the shadows, his true strength concealed. As the kingdom faces a looming threat led by a power-hungry sorcerer, Zevan's abilities begin to surface. He possesses a rare gift: the ability to wield multiple types of magic, each stronger than the last. However, he keeps his powers hidden, preferring to aid Jareth from behind the scenes. But when Jareth is captured by the enemy sorcerer, Zevan takes it upon himself to save the Prince. He embarks on a perilous journey, gathering a group of skilled allies, including a rogue warrior, a cunning healer, and a wise sorceress, while he discovers the true extent of his abilities. ------------------------------------------------------------- Rogue Warrior: Stop. I smell death in the air. We need to tread carefully. Cunning healer: I can manage. I have the three of you as my shield. They will have to kill you three first before they get to me. I’ll not die before you all, you have my word. The wise sorceress smiled thoughtfully as she stared at Zevan silently. Zevan: Well, what’s an adventure without a little magical mayhem? Who’s ready to turn a few enemies into frogs? ----------------------------------------------- This book will be posted on RoyalRoad.

In a world ruled by the oppressive Empire, Renna, a rebel warrior, fights to overthrow the Council’s tyranny. Alongside a band of outcasts, she seeks to dismantle the Empire’s hold on magic and uncover the secrets it has long buried. But as the rebellion grows, so do the dangers that lurk in the shadows—traitors, assassins, and the monstrous creations of the Council’s experiments. A desperate mission to seize a powerful artifact goes horribly wrong, shattering an ancient prison and releasing something far more dangerous than the Empire itself. As reality warps and forgotten forces stir, Renna and her allies must face not only their mortal enemies but the consequences of tampering with powers beyond comprehension. With war reaching its breaking point, alliances are tested, friends are lost, and Renna’s own strength is pushed to its limits. But even as the Empire crumbles, the true battle is only beginning. Something old and hungry has awakened—and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

A Curse Written in Blood. A Love That Defies Time. A Legacy Drenched in Power. For 200 years, the Liang and Zhang dynasties have ruled from the shadows—blessed with wealth, cursed with tragedy. It all began with Lady Mei Liang and Captain Jian Zhang, two star-crossed lovers who dared to defy fate and paid the ultimate price. Their forbidden love shattered empires, leaving behind a curse that still haunts their bloodline. Now, in the ruthless world of high-stakes business and legacy warfare, Liang Xinyi reigns as the steel-cold CEO of her family’s empire. A woman who bends the world to her will—until the curse strikes again. Mysterious factory disasters, eerie visions of the past, and a chilling realization: she is next in line for the family’s suffering. Enter Zhang Wei, her rival in power, a man as dangerously sharp as he is devastatingly controlled. He doesn’t believe in curses—until he, too, is pulled into the same web of fate, haunted by memories that don’t belong to him and a connection to Xinyi that refuses to be ignored. The past is alive, and it’s hungry. Together, they must unravel a secret buried for centuries, navigate the treacherous waters of their families’ deadly feud, and resist a desire that threatens to consume them whole. Because history has already proven one thing:

When they tell you that history repeats itself, you should at least expect some details to change. But no, in our case, things went exactly as they did the first time: a crack in the sky, a couple of monsters a bit taller than usual, and a myriad of people who, for some reason, were surprised. Because who, honestly, wouldn't have bet on a good demon invasion every few hundred years? Although, to be fair, this time the causes are much clearer. Man always finds new ways to destroy himself. If the first time the solution came in the form of a shy librarian who unknowingly found the key to stopping the end of the world, this time it came in the form of a weak and hungry boy, who would have preferred to destroy it rather than save it. Let me ask you a question: who said that magic was reserved for muscular and dramatic warriors? No, my friends, true salvation, this time, doesn't come from paper, scrolls, and the patience of a genius, but from hunger, fear, and the will not to give up on your fate.

Betrayed by blood. Abandoned by love. Sent to die. Prince Edric was cast aside-exiled to war by the very man who should have protected him. He fought, he survived-only to return home and find the ultimate betrayal: his wife, now queen, married to his father. Love is a weakness he will never bow to again. Then he meets Adelina-a blind woman fleeing a past more brutal than his own. She is untouched, unclaimed... until him. What begins as chance turns into obsession-hungry kisses by the fire, forbidden touches in the dark, a longing so fierce it could destroy them both. But Adelina is a woman who believes she is unworthy of love, and Edric is a man who has vowed never to need it again. When she chooses the safety of a monastery over him, he rides away-until her desperate cry shatters the silence. She runs after him, reckless, breathless, hungry for more than the life she was given. Now, with his father hunting him and his enemies closing in, Edric must fight for the one thing he swore he'd never need again-love. The Fallen Heir is a tale of revenge, obsession, and unrelenting passion-where desire is a dangerous game, and surrender is the ultimate victory.

In a world of cultivation where power is everything, a young man born with a cursed body and a life of suffering meets death with nothing but regret. After a lifetime spent on his deathbed, he finally chooses to give his body and heart to others, seeking peace. However, fate has other plans. He awakens in a new world—one ruled by cultivation, demonic beasts, and the pursuit of immortality. Reincarnated as the son of a humble farmer who was killed by a demonic beast, he resolves to live quietly and avoid the chaos of the cultivation world. In a world full of greed, power struggles, and monsters, he knows that survival comes first. He seeks out a secluded place to cultivate in peace, hoping to become a background character, far from the dangerous eyes of power-hungry cultivators. One fateful night, he stumbles upon a hidden cave in the mountains—his sanctuary, a place where he can cultivate at his own pace, away from the turmoil of the world. The moment he enters the cave, he awakens a mysterious system, a unique power that helps him harness his cultivation potential while maintaining a low profile. However, despite his best efforts to stay in the shadows, the world around him won't let him remain invisible. Encounters with powerful sects, dangerous beasts, and a growing web of intrigue will pull him into the center of events, despite his desire to live peacefully. His silent cultivation and low-key existence begin to earn him a reputation, one that could his doom. With the power of the System, the protagonist’s soul will grow stronger, his cultivation will soar, and his influence will extend across realms. But as he cultivates in the shadows, he must balance the temptation to act against the need to stay hidden, all while avoiding the power-hungry factions and demonic forces that lurk in the shadows. Will he remain the hermit sage, or will the world force him to step into the light and face his destiny?