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In the continent where mystery and power coexist, Aaron Vicente, once a lonely and arrogant master of forbidden arts, died in a so-called ‘righteous’ siege because he violated the taboo of pursuing power. At the moment of his death, he made an unyielding vow: ‘I have no regrets in this life, but if there is an afterlife, I will still be an evil demon!’ Fate responded to his desire, and he was accidentally reborn, back to his youth, as the second son of a minor nobleman in the kingdom, and once again stood at the starting point of the pursuit of power. However, the Aaron of this life was no longer a reckless person who simply pursued the power of forbidden arts. He has been working step by step, secretly laying out a plan, vowing to regain his power by virtue of the memories of his past life and climb to the peak of power. Calm and persistent, he is willing to use the most ruthless methods to build up his own power and take revenge on those who betrayed and suppressed him. On this path to the top, Aaron learns that only by pursuing power by any means necessary can he break the chains of destiny. In a world where mystery and strength reign, the only way to gain a foothold is to be cold and wise. This is a fantasy adventure of power, revenge, ambition and strategy that takes you on a legendary path filled with darkness and light.

"Martial Arts World..." Death murmured, shocked by the turn of the events. How could he, primordial being of the afterlife, get tricked by a mere human? Not just a mere human, but also earthling, race that was weakest of the twenty realms. Death realized the extent of his mistake. An earthling had just jumped into the river of the reincarnation, where he definitely didn't belong. It was too late. The damage has been done. The matter was now out of his hands. "Kiernan Hunter..." ... Remake of the Martial Arts System, and while the concept stays the same, the story is completely different. A few names, etc, stays the same, but mostly whole new story. I've wanted to do this for a while, and now I had finally motivation to do it.

In a world not unlike our own, the rapid progress of martial arts had empowered a small group of rebels with supernatural abilities and fostered an unprecedented uprising. The long lived Emperor Taizong's vast army had been routed by the bandit Huang Chao and his gang of commoners. The emperor himself was forced to fend for his life and the fate of his empire in single combat. For the very first time it was personal prowess, not governance and strategy, that dictated the tide of history. Although the emperor had won the battle and forced the rebels into hiding, all semblance of order had been lost and the country splintered, as what little remained of the central government could not reestablish full control of their territory. The countless sects that made up the martial arts society rose up to the occasion to fill the gaps left by the ailing empire, be it to protect or to exploit the common people. Almost two hundred years later, what was once the martial arts underworld had become the forefront of society. What were once sects were now kingdoms, while armies had turned into lone, prodigious swords, upon the edges of which teetered the fates of countless thousands. As law became whim, as technology stagnated, as society regressed, as chaos ruled the land... ...only a single question ran through the minds of the warlords responsible for it all. (Cover art by https://www.tumblr.com/zemfruit)

Cleiton Silva is a 14-year-old boy living in a humble community in Brazil. He is of mixed-race descent, reflecting the rich diversity of Brazilian heritage, and is tall for his age, though he has a slender build. He helps his father as a construction worker's assistant to supplement the family income. His biggest dream is to become a football player, just like the legends he sees on TV. When he secures a spot on the youth team of Vitória, a prominent football club in the state of Bahia and one of the two biggest teams in the state, Cleiton feels he’s finally closer to changing his life and realizing the dream his father had to abandon to support the family. Determined to be a center-back like his father, Cleiton quickly realizes that the journey won’t be easy. He doesn’t have the same skills as the others and only has the advantage of being physically stronger, a result of years of hard work. Just as he’s about to be cut from the team, Cleiton is stunned by something unbelievable: a mysterious system appears, offering skills and challenges that promise to transform him into the greatest center-back of all time. Now, with a unique opportunity in his hands, Cleiton must juggle intensive training, the harsh reality at home, and the desire to honor the dream his father had to leave behind. Determined not to waste this chance, he approaches every training session as if it were his last, knowing he’s not just playing for himself, but also for his family and the dream of a better life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The cover image was created using AI. Please note that I am not a native English speaker and have used AI to assist in translating my original text from Portuguese. This novel is not intended to be 100% faithful to reality; rather, its purpose is to provide an entertaining story while also helping me improve my English skills. Thank you very much for the support, and I hope you all enjoy the novel! JOIN MY PATREON - patreon.com/00_SAM

At Western Star University, Soren Mitaka, a gifted but unmotivated psychology student, conceals his intelligence to avoid attention. Despite excelling on the entrance exam, he lacks a sense of purpose. This changes when he encounters Raine Fukuyo, a mysterious girl with exceptional abilities facing a similar struggle in finding direction. Their shared intellect and unspoken competition foster a connection that leads to a transformative journey. Through their pursuit of self-discovery, Soren and Raine uncover meaning, companionship, and a renewed sense of hope.

On this vast continent, warriors stand as the apex of the pyramid, capable of shattering the heavens and breaking the earth, battling amidst the celestial realms. To become a warrior, one must possess a martial soul! Ye Tian, a special forces soldier from the Huaxia nation, found himself transported to this world that venerates martial prowess. By virtue of his innate talent, he met the conditions for awakening his martial soul by the age of fifteen. However, fate played a cruel jest on him, for he was devoid of a martial soul! Yet, following an unexpected encounter, he acquired the forbidden tome of an ancient shaman, enabling him to cultivate a devouring physique. No martial soul? He can devour the martial souls of others.

Uncover the dark secrets of the world with our beloved protagonist, as he grows in strength his morals will slowly diminish. How will he overcome his trails? How will he achieve his dreams? Find out…

After Darsh passed away, he was shocked to find himself transmigrated onto an unfamiliar alien planet. He was completely devoid of any advantages, lacking even a guiding system to assist him. Now, faced with a world shrouded in mysteries and perilous unknowns, how will he manage to survive?

Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

this is a story about a young man who had no ability but had. the will to be the strongest warrior with the help of his friends will he ba able to achieve his goal

Novel tells the story of a girl who undergoes a cycle of reincarnation. Each time she dies in the normal world, she is reborn in a fantasy world. The story begins when Aiko Harada is hit by a truck and killed. She is reincarnated as a child into a family of missing vampires, where she is given the name Ruri Rikiin. After breaking the curse, Ruri begins to pursue her dream of establishing a group that controls everything.

Welcome Mordecai's Castle Of The Mystical Arts, where creepy and gruesome things roam. Students wigh supernatural aspects come here to discover themselves (or at least thats what the faculty says). Rebecca comes to be at the centre at what happens at this 'school' , what will she find out, will she syill be alive and most importantly will she find out what draws and keeps her here?

Yuji Ita, a mixed exchange student from Japan moves to the United States his freshman year of high school. Yuji finds himself joining the boys volleyball team at his new school, Manhattan Technical High School (also known as MetroTech). What lies in store for the team?

Liu (Musk) is a man that is reinacanated from modern earth into an era of humans primitive beasts reigning supreme. Due to chance he gains insights and with his previous life imagination, manages to reach the limit of strength in his current world, and in an attempt to seek the way forward, is swept by void turbulence into another dimension. When he finds himself in a new environment, that could give him unlimited opportunies, a powerful being from the immortal faction that seemed to have deduced his arrival offers him a chance. ***Book cover not mine: If Owner requires it removed please inform me!*** Support: patreon.com/Auroya_Ryan/gift

In the treacherous world of Eldoria, where noble bloodlines wield dark magic and ruthless ambition, Sienna Daelith awakens to a twisted new reality—reborn as the infamous villainess of House Daelith. Once an ordinary woman in the modern world, she now inhabits the body of a woman destined for a gruesome downfall. Her family, led by her cruel and power-hungry father, Darius Daelith, is embroiled in a deadly power struggle driven by dark magic, betrayal, and a thirst for immortality. Determined to rewrite her fate, Sienna navigates the deadly web of political intrigue and manipulation, knowing she must outwit both her family and their enemies if she hopes to survive. At the heart of this struggle lies Emery Aelthar, a prisoner in her family’s dungeons, poisoned and tortured—key to her survival, yet destined to bring about her family's ruin. To alter her destiny, Sienna must ally herself with those who seek to destroy her, while mastering the dangerous game of shadows that surrounds her. As House Daelith spirals deeper into madness, Sienna faces impossible choices, torn between loyalty, manipulation, and survival. In a world where trust is a rare commodity, she must use every ounce of her wit, charm, and strength to forge her own path. But with enemies lurking in every corner and her father’s growing suspicion, the chains of fate tighten around her. The only way out is to become just as ruthless as the monsters around her. Will she break free of the tragic fate that awaits her, or will she become another victim of House Daelith’s cruelty?

In a world where legends collide and powers unimaginable rise, a dark, mysterious relic known as the Chronicle of All Realms is the key to boundless power. From legendary tales of dragons and spirits, shattered voids, and cloud-conquering storms, to forbidden mountain secrets, godlike weapons, celestial swords, and even realms beyond the stars—everything begins with this enigmatic tome. In his past life, he was but a mortal, frail and close to death. But in this life, he is determined to defy fate and seize the summit of power, to attain immortality and beyond. He roams the realms, crossing through infinite worlds, challenging the heavens, and seeking that elusive, eternal path. With his ruthless ambition and disregard for the rules, he vows to crush everyone in his way. Can anything in existence truly be eternal? Or will his unrelenting journey devour all that he has gained? Enter a saga where the line between villain and hero is obliterated, and see what price the pursuit of eternity truly demands. this is a translation of a Chinese novel The MC is evil, cold, ruthless, and pragmatic so be aware and to all evil mc lovers, welcome to heaven

Manoj, a brilliant student, secures a place at a prestigious university solely through his intelligence and talent, despite his difficult circumstances and lack of support. Yet, misfortune seems to follow him like a shadow. Amidst his wealthy classmates, Manoj faces numerous challenges, feeling like an outsider in their privileged world. But a shocking revelation changes everything: Manoj comes from one of the world's wealthiest families. Then why was he forced to hide his true identity and live in abject poverty? What hardships must he endure, and what drives him to keep his identity a secret?

A fantasy novel with a unique blend of magic, adventure, and humor . Theory revolves around the titular character, Avatar embankment. Radar (Avantia Radel), a powerful alchemist known for his ability to transform decay into the wonder and command the strictth of various biological entities. Key Elements The protagonist, Avantia Radel, is a mysterious and charismatic figure with exceptional alchemical skills. The novel features a mix of fantasy creatures, including demon tribes, powerful magic beings, and mythical entities. Theory explores themes of transformation, power, and the blurring of moral soundaries. The narrative is known for its humor, wit, and engaging characters. [Restricted] This book is restricted, please do not read if you are under 18 years old. Turning decay into a magical spell of decline, commanding the powerful ability of alien creatures, the despised secret technique became ignited with his hands, and he also found a new way. He is the obscene magic chain gold master-Yafanti. Radel! 　　A blockbuster libertine, a charming rich man from the demon race, a powerfully transformed fairy saint. ． ． ． ． ． 　　In a turbulent time and space, a protagonist who never misses any "profit" opportunity is a work that makes people smile. Author : Handsome

Kurogami Ichiro was desperate because he couldn't achieve what he wanted when he once started his martial arts path at age of 8! 35 Years he spent training and honing his martial arts, but he always felt like he was born in the wrong era... And fate played its tricks and Ichiro lost his life while saving a young girl's life and no matter how much he trained his martial arts. He couldn't escape from death. But.. his story didn't end there... He reincarnated to a different world where martial arts and people with strength are targets of admiration... Can Ichiro finally reach his dream while having the assistance of the Martial Arts System? Martial Arts System seemed simple at first... But Ichiro will slowly find out... That the Martial Arts System is far from simple. ________________________________ Disclaimer: The cover is my own, made by Dini Marlina __________________ https://www.patreon.com/aesirproductions Me, alongside my friends, decided to create a novel. Please, check it out, and support if you enjoy it. I can promise, it's going to be a wild ride.

Kumiya was Transmigrated into the body of Xin Taejin, a son of the Necromancer Dark Lord of the past millennia. Where the world of Martial Arts and Magic was on its epitome of it's self. Kumiya, who was a martial arts addict, craved to go to the past and meet the greatest martial artists in history. And his dream came true after he was transmigrated there. He has knowledge of the future and martial arts, and make use of it to help the past academy to not be destroyed by evil forces. But he has a problem, he was the weakest martial artist of the Academy and he was inside the body of the Villain's son; of a mass murderer! With it, he will prove to them that he was not like his father and strive to be the best Martial Artist of them all! Genre: Martial Arts + Western Fantasy

Su Jie transmigrated to a world of xianxia. He did not have a spirit root and his martial arts talent was average. However, he discovered that he possessed the Spirit Imprint talent. As long as he placed his spirit imprint, be it plant or animal, they would become his clones! When his clones trained, Su Jie himself would benefit. He could easily master a martial arts technique to completion or even the Immortal Martial Artist Plane that surpassed all limits! [Demon Ape Vajra Punch]: By cultivating the Demon Ape Body of Vajra, his body was impenetrable and his strength was unparalleled. He could topple mountains with his Body of Vajra! [Heavenly Silkworm]: The Heavenly Silkworm metamorphosed and broke out of its cocoon to become a butterfly. It transcended life and death, so it was undying and indestructible [Demonic Prana of Dragons and Elephants]: After awakening the Demonic Prana, a divine martial arts technique, his power would be boundless. The sky changed color at his command and he could crush both the heavens and the earth. Not only did Su Jie cultivate martial arts to an unprecedented plane, but even all his clones also became existences that were feared and adored by the world. Demon Ape King, Lord of the Bohai Sea, the World Tree…all of them were his clones. Su Jie declared, “You might still have a chance to survive if you defy the heavens. But you will never get a chance to live if you defy me.”