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Lin Mu was an orphan living in a country town. Having no knowledge of cultivation, he was a common peasant. This was until he discovered a mysterious ring stuck in a tree. Wearing it, a new world opened up to Lin Mu. The world of cultivation! The ring bestowed Lin Mu with the ability to cultivate while also giving him the ability to manipulate space. Snatching treasures, exploring unknown realms, looting secret grottos, everything was possible with the ring. Witness Lin Mu as he learns his purpose in life, finds his destiny, meets impeccable experts and beings. Watch him as he learns the truth of the cosmos, and becomes its saviour! Tags: #weak to strong #Beast taming #Beast companions #Monster Master #World Exploration #NO YOUNG MASTERS #NO HAREM ----- Old Synopsis: Lin Mu was a common boy living in a small town, ostracized by the townsmen because of a mistake he made during the harvest, his house seized to compensate for it. Forced to fend for himself in the outskirts, he finds a rusty ring embedded in the tree where he always used to play as a child. Witness his story as the mysterious rusty ring changes his destiny forever, opening him up to a world he would never have experienced, people he would have never met, and powers he would have never had. Instagram: grand_void_daoist -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Join the discord-https://discord.gg/VfJFxXnbAE

Cain and Misha were inseparable high school sweethearts with a love as deep as it was fierce. But one fateful day, a tragic accident ends their lives… or so they thought. Instead of finding themselves in the afterlife, they awaken in a realm of shimmering light, face to face with Celestara, the Goddess of Rebirth and Fate. Celestara offers them a second chance—not only to live again but to rise as powerful champions in a world on the brink of chaos. She reveals that a malevolent demon god, once sealed away by the ancient deities, is regaining strength and preparing to break free, threatening to annihilate everything in his path. Cain and Misha accept her offer, but Celestara has one more surprise in store: she grants them the chance to choose their professions and abilities. Misha, with a fierce and wild heart, becomes the Grand Beast Master, gifted with the power to bond with and command mythical creatures of unrivaled strength. Cain, calm and calculated, embraces the role of Divine Lord of Necromancy, able to summon formidable spirits and control the forces of life and death itself. However, the path to greatness is not so simple. Reincarnated into vastly different circumstances—Misha as a noblewoman, bound by social restrictions, and Cain as a commoner with little power or influence—they must struggle to find each other in this new world. The challenges they face alone test their love, their resolve, and their abilities in ways they never imagined. As they embark on their quest to reunite and prepare for the demon god’s awakening, they discover that, together, their powers are limitless. But will it be enough to stop a god of destruction? And can they hold onto their love amidst the dark forces threatening to tear them—and the world they now call home—apart? Join Cain and Misha in The Grand Beast Master and Divine Lord of Necromancy, an epic journey of romance, adventure, and power beyond imagination. Author’s Note: No harem! Single female lead. Expect epic battles, amazing creatures, and protagonists who are destined to become legends.

Dans un monde brutal où dieux capricieux et monstres sanguinaires dictent la survie, Sigurd, un ancien esclave marqué par les chaînes de son passé, se retrouve plongé dans une bataille où l’honneur, la vengeance et le pouvoir s’entrelacent. Doté d’une mystérieuse Saga qui murmure des secrets dans son esprit, il acquiert une force qui le pousse à défier l’ordre établi. Mais chaque don exige un prix, et dans l’ombre des champs de bataille, des vérités terrifiantes sur son monde et sur lui-même émergent. Face à des Grims aux pouvoirs dévastateurs et des guerriers capables de manipuler l'Odra, Sigurd doit apprendre à se battre, non seulement contre ses ennemis, mais contre sa propre peur et son passé. Peut-il briser les chaînes du destin, ou sera-t-il à jamais un pion dans le grand jeu des dieux ? Dans un univers où la survie n’est qu’une autre forme de combat, Sigurd s’apprête à écrire une légende… dans le sang et la poussière.

Zhouzhou est née avec peu de chances, et après avoir entraîné la faillite d'un temple taoïste en mangeant, elle a finalement été chassée de la montagne pour mendier de la nourriture. Mais par inadvertance, elle a trouvé une source de subsistance à long terme. Après avoir adopté la petite Zhou Zhou, Madame Qin a immédiatement envoyé un message à son plus jeune fils, "Regarde, tu as une fille !" Qin Lie, qui aurait dû se réjouir de devenir père, est resté de marbre et a dit, "Envoyez-la loin." Les jeunes tyrans de la famille Qin, qui auraient dû se réjouir d'avoir une petite soeur, ont l'air dédaigneux et ont dit, "Nous n'en voulons pas. Elle ne sait que pleurer, pas amusant du tout." Même les ennemis jurés de la famille Qin attendaient avec impatience de voir Zhouzhou entraîner la famille Qin à la faillite. Cependant, Qin Lie signait des contrats tous les jours jusqu'à ce que ses mains en soient douloureuses, et la famille Qin prospérait, consolidant leur position en tant que famille la plus riche. Même le septième frère infirme de la famille Qin a pu se mettre à courir et sauter. Lors d'un banquet, les jeunes tyrans de la famille Qin ont entouré Zhouzhou, essayant de lui faire plaisir. "Soeur, nous te donnerons toute la nourriture délicieuse !" "Soeur, quel genre d'histoire veux-tu entendre aujourd'hui ? Frère te le dira !" Qin Lie s'est approché directement, a soulevé la petite fille et a jeté un regard froid à ses neveux, déclarant sa possession, "C'est ma fille !"

Ancienne grande figure, Ying Zijin s'est réveillée un jour en tant que fille perdue de la famille Ying, disparue depuis quinze ans. La famille Ying avait promptement adopté un autre enfant pour la remplacer. Lors de son retour dans la famille aisée, tout le monde se moquait d'elle car elle n'était pas aussi intelligente, capable, sage et élégante que la fausse héritière. Ses parents la considéraient comme une tache sur l'honneur de la famille et l'avertirent de ne pas nourrir d'illusions de devenir une dame de la famille. Ils disaient qu'elle devrait être reconnaissante d'être une fille adoptive, sinon ils la renverraient. Ying Zijin : "Alors je pars. Pas besoin de me raccompagner." Tandis que la famille Ying célébrait joyeusement et que d'autres attendaient de voir l'héritière réelle se ridiculiser, des personnalités influentes de divers domaines passaient à l'action. L'idole la mieux cotée avec les fans les plus influents a dit, "Mlle Ying, faites-moi signe si vous avez besoin de quoi que ce soit." L'héritier d'un monopole économique mondial a dit, "La famille Ying ? C'est quoi ça ? Chef, on devrait peut-être les éliminer ?" Le meilleur artiste martial du pays a demandé, "Qui ose embêter ma maître ?" Le génie adolescent avec un QI de 228 a dit, "C'est ma sœur." Un homme à l'apparence incroyablement séductrice a souri avec nonchalance et désinvolture, en disant, "D'accord, alors appelle-moi beau-frère." Les personnalités influentes étaient perplexes. Quand l'identité véritable de l'héritière a été restaurée, cela a causé une sensation sur internet. La famille Ying est devenue folle et s'est mise à genoux, pleurant et la suppliant de revenir. La famille puissante internationale a dit, "Désolé, laisseez-moi vous la présenter. Voici notre véritable héritière." Renaître en tant que roi, effectuer un retour fracassant et lancer une contre-attaque !

The humble village healer, with grand dreams, through hard work, led the fellow villagers to prosper together!

When a struggling event planner collides with a flirtatious corporate heir, a mix-up turns into a 100-day romantic contract that’s anything but simple. Caught in a chaos of passion, betrayal, and family secrets, Charlotte Benneth and Sebastian Grande crossed a complex web of deceit, dangerous rivals, and unexpected love. From business battles to personal heartbreaks, their journey proves that the greatest risks yield the most extraordinary rewards. In a race against time to uncover hidden truths, save a legacy, and protect each other, can they transform a contract into a lifetime commitment?

The Grand Duke lordship finds his way to warlord swordfight European crusades and a fairytale of adventures with his dark magic able to awaken the spirits of the dead. A historic battle of Grunwald story obtains light but when in a final moment of epic battle a meteor delivers an unknown origin to earth and a matter of a dark mind.  

“In misfortune awaits fortune.” In a universe where Gods dwell on the highest floors of the Tower, an Arcana Card for immense good luck was created. To balance this, a devastating misfortune card was also born. Unbeknownst to the Gods, both cards slipped out of the Tower and went unnoticed. Julien, cursed by the card of immense bad luck, lived a life where death shadowed his every move, and the Grim Reaper’s blade seemed ever-present. His first life ended in despair, but at the height of his misfortune, a glimmer of hope emerged when a mysterious entity offered him a deal. The deal: conquer the Tower and fulfill her request, in exchange for a chance at a better life after reincarnation.  With the Eternal•Lust System granted by this enigmatic entity, Julien embarks on a perilous journey to ascend the Tower and become the one and only—Grand Lust Sovereign. ***** Discord: https://discord.gg/RBhAbVAvnN [Warning: Mature Content. Discretion is advised.]

A Sky God’s Spiritual Foundation. It was the greatest natural treasure in all of existence, but the sacrifices one must make to gain the approval of such an entity was unimaginable. Ryu is a genius amongst geniuses. He was born with the four Grand Ancestral Bloodlines. The Lightning Qilin. The Fire Dragon. The Ice Phoenix. The Fire Phoenix… He was blessed with an Ancestral Grade Bone Structure and Ancestral Grade Meridians. The Ice Jade Crystal Bones. The Chaotic Silk Meridians… He was bestowed the First Ranked Heavenly Pupils. The Mysteries of Heaven and Earth Pupils… However, none of it mattered. Born with a False Spiritual Foundation, it seemed that all of his talent would go to waste. Unless… Unless he was willing to grasp his Fate in his own hands. ==== **This novel once went by another name 'Rise. Rising. Risen.' So, the wiki is still under this name https://rise-rising-risen.fandom.com/wiki/Ryu_Tatsuya

``` En traversant dans un autre monde, Zhang Xuan se retrouve à devenir un honorable enseignant. Avec sa transcendance, une mystérieuse bibliothèque apparaît dans son esprit. Tant qu'il a vu quelque chose, que ce soit un humain ou un objet, un livre sur ses faiblesses sera automatiquement compilé dans la bibliothèque. Ainsi, il devient redoutable. "Monarque Zhuoyang, pourquoi détestez-vous tant porter vos sous-vêtements ? En tant qu'empereur, ne pourriez-vous pas faire un peu plus attention à votre image ?" "Fée Linglong, si vous ne parvenez pas à dormir la nuit, vous pouvez toujours me chercher. Je suis doué pour les berceuses !" "Et toi, Monarque Démon Qiankun ! Peux-tu réduire sur l'ail ? Tu essaies de me tuer avec cette odeur ?" Ceci est une incroyable histoire à propos d'enseignants et d'élèves, éduquant et guidant les plus grands experts du monde ! Groupe de Discussion Discord : https://discord.gg/ATHVehx ```

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and became celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

After losing her husband, Queen Ana Sofia seeks a new king through a grand tournament. Amidst the competition, she finds unexpected love with a mysterious contestant. But as their romance blossoms, political intrigue and betrayal threaten to tear them apart. Will Ana Sofia choose love over duty, or will the demands of the kingdom force them apart?

In this world, ascending to upper realms was a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

Hedonism and Fear,the grand puppeteers.

Original Author: Songiba [I was forced to live in captivity for the rest of my life because I happened to be aware of the fact that I was a saint. I was truly a ‘real’ saint, but that didn’t matter, because there was already a designated saint in the temple. When I died from all the abuse I endured, I was sent back to a time before all those previous events in my life had happened. After 15 regressions, I was exhausted. I prayed, “I don’t want anything to do with this, so please just let me die,” And at that moment when I could finally be able to die, someone said, “How about being my daughter?” …. That monstrous duke had adopted me.]

Aniaba, prince d’un royaume africain, quitte la cour de Louis XIV pour revendiquer son trône. Mais une trahison le conduit aux chaînes des négriers et à une mort certaine. Au seuil du néant, il conclut un pacte avec le redoutable Baron Samedi, esprit vaudou, et renaît en tant que "Main des Loas", investi d’un pouvoir terrifiant et d’une mission : briser le système esclavagiste. Dans un monde où magie et divinités se mêlent aux ambitions humaines, Aniaba découvre que la lutte pour la liberté est bien plus complexe qu’un simple affrontement entre oppresseurs et opprimés. Entre ses pouvoirs croissants et une rage dévorante qui menace de le détruire, il doit s’interroger : est-il un champion de la justice ou l’instrument d’un plan divin qui le dépasse ? Alors que les forces se déchaînent, Aniaba doit choisir entre vengeance et résilience. Mais à quel prix ?

Dans un monde détruit par la guerre Nore et Nix sont mystérieusement transportés dans un autre monde. Ils sont alors amenés à rejoindre un groupe de personnes en guerre depuis longtemps. Mais personne s'attendrait à ce qui va leur arriver. Guerre, trahison, vengeance. Dans un monde mêlant magie et technologies, fantasy et science fiction, Nore devra faire un choix : refaire sa vie une troisième fois sans se soucier de rien, ou continuer un combat que ces prédécesseurs voulaient à tous prix terminés. Même si cela signifie s'opposer à une force écrasante, supérieure, et peut-être même les dieux eux-mêmes.

Julie Ward is an author who was starting her third novel when her family was in a fatal car accident. While grieving she is struggling to start and finish her novel, until her agent reaches out with an amazing opportunity to do a book signing and book contest at a local bookstore. The catch is the contest winner is someone from Julie's past. Can Julie and the person from her past move forward for the sake of their novel?

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?

|R18+| Welcome to SkinDimensional's hottest new reality show! This season we've scattered a group of ordinary human role-playing game enthusiasts across a unique world of supernatural horror, filled martial arts, monsters, and sexy mayhem. If they ever want to get home, they'll have to play along with our naughty little game! Follow our hero, James Li, as he dives into the grim underworld to grow stronger and make a name for himself. Does he have what it takes to reunite with his friends? Updating daily for now! This story is equal parts martial arts comedy harem romance and supernatural urban horror thriller, with plenty of erotica throughout. I promise it works. You can expect all of the many genres to be the tone/mood at some point in this story. Currently, the love scenes have all been very romantic and fairly vanilla, though things will get freakier as the story progresses. You can expect: - Male protagonist focus with occasional Interludes from other perspectives - Genuine romance between the MC and the women in his life - Slow corruption of moral standards, and a kind of gradual, creeping horror, like faces in the corner of the room at night that only grow more distinct as your eyes adjust to the light - Comedy and hijinks! There are character images and more on my Patreon.

"Have you heard, that the CEO of Preston Group is the new investor in this show? He's even the chief guest of the final round." "What are you talking about? I heard that the CEO of Preston Group is devilishly handsome and he never attended any public program let alone a fashion contest. So, why he is suddenly so interested in our show?" "Maybe he has some secret relationship with one of the contestants?" "God knows who is the lucky girl to have such a handsome and rich boyfriend." Chloe was listening to the conversation of her fellow contestants but she didn't give much attention to them. She had only one thing on her mind, to win the contest at any cost. Chloe Tyler was once a famous model in the fashion industry of LA but she left her passion for the sake of her fiance. But her damsel of a distressed fiance betrayed her with her best friend and the famous model Jane Richards. Her fiance kept her standing in the register's office on their wedding day. When Chloe thinks she has to return empty-handed from the register's office, a stranger approaches her with a contract marriage proposal as his partner also betrayed him. Chloe got married to a stranger and they went on their different ways after that. She swore to take revenge on her enemies and go after her passion of becoming the top model again. But she never thought that she would meet her mysterious husband again and find out that he's the most famous billionaire and CEO of LA. What will happen when her mysterious husband approaches her and asks her to be his real wife? Will Chloe fall in love with her mysterious husband?

By a stroke of fate, Uchiha reincarnated as a rock and sets out on a grand quest to head for the hot spring. Fanfic

Due to Unexpected Strange Phenomenon Tama Travells To The Past But it's more than just A past

A group of angels must travel to different worlds to gather the Sun Remnants that were lost during the war between the good and corrupt angels. Each Angel chosen were humans that lived life with no clear interest, ones with one-of-a-kind skills and maybe the 'creators' incarnation and the Angel's that helped during the war that died. P.S: I don't own the picture. If you made this and are not comfortable with me using the image, please inform me and I will take it down.

When the royal's absolute power consumed the people she loved, Charlotte Riverion decided to take matters into her own hand. The baron's daughter executed her carefully devised plan to seduce the kingdom's two princes, reduce the royal's power, create havoc, and get her perfect revenge. However, whatever should she do when her plans little by little went awry, when her heart started to waver, and regrets piled in?

Arthur Grey was one of the many poor souls doomed to forever do menial dead end jobs. That was until, the rise of a new Virtual reality game Morpheus Online. It was a technological revolution that ushered in a new age for the world. One didn’t need to be educated! One didn’t need to go to college! All could simply strive to gain fortune in Morpheus Online and become rich! Arthur of course joined in on the opportunity presented and did his best to reap a fortune for himself. Unfortunately things didn’t go well for him and one day he perished in an earthquake. Miraculously though, fate had a different plan. Arthur found himself back in his 18 year old self! He had regressed! With all his memories intact, Arthur vowed to reach the top of Morpheus Online, taking advantage of all the secrets that were still hidden along with the biggest secret of them all: The Dragomancer’s Legacy! Taming dragons? Wielding their powers? All was within the grasp as long as one became a Dragomancer. But there was a lot more to the dark side of Morpheus Online that Arthur would discover, realizing there was more to his regression than just luck.

In the vast and grand universe, myriad treasures and artifacts existed, some crafted by the Grand Dao of the universe itself, while countless others paled in comparison to the might of those created by the Grand Dao. Yet, amidst the cosmic expanse, one individual achieved the extraordinary feat of fashioning a treasure on par with those birthed by the Grand Dao. This creator wasn't mortal, nor an immortal cultivator who had ascended to the pinnacle of power. Neither inherently good nor bad, this enigmatic figure stood as the genesis of countless races—a shattered being unlike any ever witnessed. Known by many names, the most prominent being the 'Son of the Universe'. Born directly from the Grand Dao of the universe, he was not the first entity to be brought forth in such a manner. The universe had previously given rise to beings governed by the System of Reality—known by various titles such as Heavenly Daos or World Trees—acting as gods of creation for innumerable planets across the universe. These divine entities, also referred to as the 'Daughters of the Universe', were exclusively female, with no sons among them. However, the Grand Dao of the universe defied this established norm, birthing a Son and thereby breaking the rules of the System of Reality. The treasure forged by the 'Son of the Universe' was lost to time, only to reappear fortuitously in an alley on a fateful night. On that particular night, a young man named Sam Hailstorm stumbled upon this extraordinary artifact, forever altering the course of his life. As for why the Grand Dao birthed such an unimaginable being, why this treasure found its way to Sam, and the purpose behind the Son of the Universe creating such a powerful artifact, join Sam on his journey of discovery as he unravels the truths and destinies that lie ahead. [A/N: As the story unfolds over several dozen chapters, the protagonist will evolve into the epitome of overpowering prowess. While the narrative will predominantly shift towards elements such as romance, face-slapping, power-ups, world exploration, comedy, and slice of life, it doesn't imply an absence of intense battles. Conflicts, wars, fights, and instances of revenge will still play significant roles in the overarching storyline.] [Tags: [R-18], [harem],[Comedy],[Wars],[Frequent Power Ups], [Cultivation],[Overpowered],[Necromancy],[Action],[plot], [Magic],[Adventure],[Supernatural],[Vampire],[Werewolf],[Demons],[Devils],[Dragons],[Slice Of Life], [World Exploration]]

Dans un monde où pouvoir et politique dominent, les conflits entre nations rivales se multiplient, alimentant des guerres inévitables qui laissent derrière elles des milliers de morts. Zhou Chen, réincarné sous la forme d’un noble de second rang, doit surmonter son statut pour gravir les échelons de cette société impitoyable. Grâce à son intelligence stratégique et à son sens aigu de la diplomatie, il s’efforcera de devenir une figure respectée et influente, dans l’espoir de mettre un terme à ces conflits incessants, et a trouver des réponses a ses multiples questions. Cependant, est-ce là ses seule missions ? Au fil de son parcours, des mystères se dévoilent, et des créatures surnaturelles, appelées les Bêtes de ‘Shēng’, émergent des ombres. Ces créatures menacent d’engloutir le monde dans le chaos. Zhou Chen se retrouvera face à des adversaires toujours plus dangereux, certains issus de royaumes lointains, d’autres dissimulés parmi ses proches alliés.

"To be in control of destiny is to understand the laws of nature and the course of human consciousness. To lose sight of consciousness is to fall into the absence of self-awareness and stray from the path of universal equilibrium." "Did you get that, Ultrix? Or are you too busy setting the workshop on fire again?!" -------------------------------------------------- This novel is for the Writing Contest 104.