Embers Adrift

"The new version of "Ice Age" has been updated and the public beta era has officially begun. In one minute, all humans on Blue Star will be involved in this game." Start with a small bonfire, which is your range of activities. You need to constantly collect supplies and upgrade the bonfire level. Bonfire → Big Bonfire → Furnace → Energy Tower → Super Energy Station By unlocking more buildings and recruiting various forces, you can develop your own forces in this extremely harsh world. Cao Xing had just crossed over and accidentally activated the only hidden SSS-level talent: Eternal Power. At this time, he found that he was followed by a beautiful sister-in-law... Relying on hidden talents, the two cooperated with each other and gradually expanded and strengthened their territory! And as they explored the outside world, more secrets of this vast world surfaced...

In a world where legacies are forged in fire and shadows, family is both the greatest strength—and the deadliest weapon. The Bellator brothers—descendants of a bloodline feared and revered for generations—are bound by an unbreakable bond and a shared duty. Val, the youngest, harbors a dark secret alongside the family’s famed Purple Fire: the rare, deadly power of the Void, which isolates him even from his own kin. Together with Ember and Exeo, he forms Team Unknown, an elite assassination unit that treads the thin line between loyalty and vengeance. Yet, in the brutal world of shadows they inhabit, loyalty can be a fragile thing. When betrayal threatens the family’s very core, alliances fracture, hidden truths rise, and deadly enemies close in. As they confront sinister forces that seek to unravel their legacy, the brothers discover that the most harrowing battles are not always fought on the field, but within the heart. Vol1: (Season 1) Revenge’s Poison—is a tale of blood, sacrifice, and the unbreakable ties that define true strength, even when the world—and their own destinies—turn against them. Vol2: (Season 2) Light and Dark - Clareo's Finest will face their greatest allies and worst foes yet. --- Author Notes: I will be posting this story on Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/378625781-a-tale-of-three-brothers and in Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/377015/fictions

Die Geschichte eines Mannes, der den Tod bringt, und eines Mädchens, das ihn leugnet. ---- Auf dem verwunschenen Berg im Königreich, so heißt es, lebte eine Hexe. Sie wurde als Prinzessin geboren. Doch noch vor ihrer Geburt erklärte der Priester sie für verflucht und forderte ihren Tod. Sie vergifteten die Mutter, um das Baby vor der Geburt zu töten, aber das Baby wurde von der toten Mutter geboren - ein verfluchtes Kind. Wieder und wieder versuchten sie, das Kind zu töten, aber es überlebte auf wundersame Weise jeden einzelnen Versuch. Als sie aufgaben, setzten sie sie auf dem verwunschenen Berg zum Sterben aus, aber sie überlebte auf dem unfruchtbaren Land - eine Hexe 'Warum will sie nicht sterben?' Jahre später hatten die Menschen endlich genug von der Hexe und beschlossen, den Berg zu verbrennen. Aber der Teufel kam zu ihrer Rettung und nahm sie von diesem brennenden Ort mit, denn Sterben war schon damals nicht ihr Schicksal. Draven Amaris. Der Schwarze Drache, der über übernatürliche Wesen herrschte, der Teufel, dem niemand über den Weg laufen wollte. Er hasste die Menschen, aber dieses bestimmte Menschenmädchen zog ihn zu sich, wann immer sie in Gefahr war. 'Ist sie wirklich ein Mensch?' Er nahm den Menschen mit sich und nannte das geheimnisvoll zähe Mädchen "Ember", ein Stück glühende Kohle in einem sterbenden Feuer. Eine Seele, die mit Rache und der Dunkelheit der Hölle behaftet war, würde sich aus der Asche erheben und ihre Rache erfüllen. ------ Dies ist das zweite Buch aus der Reihe "Teufel und Hexen". Das erste Buch ist - Die Tochter der Hexe und der Sohn des Teufels. Beide Bücher sind miteinander verbunden, aber man kann sie auch unabhängig voneinander lesen.

The World of Ephesus. A vast world plagued by Breaches containing countless Beasts of Corruption. A World on the brink of ruin as the Four Human Lineages defend the last bastions of Humanity! With the power of Gem Masters standing against the Beasts of Corruption, the flames of Humanity seek to burn ever brighter. In such a world, in the Mortal Branch of the Asmodeus Bloodline, Alexander awakens a Gem Socket that others consider defective. A Variant Gem Socket. Looked down upon by those who do not understand it, this supposed defect may just be the solution that the burning embers of humanity were waiting for. Follow Alexander as he entirely warps the perception of what a Gem Master is- as he embarks on a journey to become...The Empyreal Gem Master!

King Dimitri III, driven by paranoia and desperation, declared a massacre on the Ember clan because their ability to conjure Phantoms threatened his reign and influence as the monarchical ruler of Eldrador. Regardless of the Embers’ duty to only serve and protect, the righteous king Dimitri feared their rebellion and, thus, ordered their slaughter. Aaron Ember, a humble cobbler living on the outskirts of North Eldrador’s Capital, went into hiding with his family after the king's declaration. Alas! They were caught trying to run away. Aaron's Phantom conjuring ability was no match for the lightsword of the Voldarian soldiers. He and his family were mercilessly murdered. Aaron awakened with a powerful revenge system…. [Ding!! Vessel Reawakening, System binding complete!] [Vessel has gained the status: Rookie] [Congrats! You have been awarded the Requiem: A Retribution System] With the new system to guide his revenge, Aaron swore to annihilate the entire Royal bloodline and the Voldar clan. But what happens when his hunger for power subdues his thirst for revenge? All hail the Phantom Omega!!

#Married #Office Romance Jerica Evans, a devoted wife and clerk at City Hall, feels her world slowly unraveling as the cracks in her once-loving marriage deepen. Her husband, Jared, a high-powered lawyer with a fierce courtroom reputation known as "The Siberian Beast," has grown distant, and his cold demeanor leaves Jerica questioning everything. Once the pillar of her life, Jared now feels like a stranger, more lighthouse than man—steady but unreachable, leaving Jerica adrift in loneliness and suspicion. When she catches him leaving work early with a mysterious woman in a red dress, her world shatters. As she balances her growing suspicion with the suspicious arrival of Harold Braddock, Jerica's former flame, the lines between loyalty, betrayal, and her own desires blur. Her once steady life spirals as her husband’s frosty demeanor and her own emotional wounds collide. As the emotional distance between her and Jared widens, Jerica must decide whether to fight for a love that seems to have slipped away—or walk away from the man who once completed her. What will she decide? What is Jared's secret? Was their marriage truly over? Has she truly stopped loving him? This is a heartstring-pulling journey of love, pride, and the devastating cost of hidden truths and unspoken desires, where one woman must decide if she’ll fight for the man she married or leave him behind to save herself. Please support the book by voting. Leave reviews and tell me what you feel in the comments.

As Mia drove through the bustling city streets, her heart began to race—not from the traffic, but from the chilling knowledge that a bomb had been planted in her car. The news had come through a frantic message on her phone, a warning from an anonymous source that sent her spiraling into a state of panic. She gripped the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles turning white as she fought to maintain control. With every red light, her dread deepened. She knew that the moment she stopped the car, the bomb would detonate. The thought of leaving her Lysander behind filled her with a profound sense of sorrow. They had so many plans, dreams of a future together that now felt impossibly distant. With trembling hands, she picked up her phone and dialed Lysander’s number. “Mi Amore?” Lysander’s voice came through, laced with concern. “What’s wrong?” Mia smiled sadly, he could always tell when something was bothering her and yet she was going to leave him. “Lysander , I need you to listen to me,” she said, her voice quivering. “ You’re a very great person. I never thought I would find this type of love. I only thought love like this was just a fairytale. But you….you….” Mia paused taking in a deep breath. “Anna? What’s happening? Is something wrong? You’re scaring me.” Tears rolled down her cheeks as she turned her head towards the backseat where the bomb sat. How could she tell this to Lysander? She was going to die and leave him. She was going to leave him alone with the thoughts and dreams they shared. Silence hung heavy on the line, and Anna could almost hear the rapid beating of her heart. “I just found out…… I… I don’t have much time,” she choked out, tears streaming down her cheeks. “I’m so sorry, love. I won’t be able to see you again.” “Don’t say that! We’ll figure this out! Just tell me what’s happening? ” he urged, desperation creeping into his tone. “No, please, just listen. It’s too late now. I love you so much, and I want you to remember that. You’ve made my life so beautiful. I wish I could hold you one last time.” Her voice broke as she fought to keep her composure. “Anna, don’t—” “I have to go, Lysander . Just know that I’m always with you.” With that, she hung up, her heart shattering into a million pieces. She looked at the cliff ahead of her and stepped on the gas, the car racing towards the cliff. ************* In the heart of a bustling college town, twenty-year-old Anna Mia Harper is juggling classes, bills, and a growing sense of despair as an orphan navigating life on her own. Desperate for cash, she stumbles upon a peculiar job listing: a grave cleaner and companion for the dead at the local cemetery, promising a month’s rent for just one night of work. Excited by the prospect, Anna Mia arrives under the eerie glow of the moon, ready to face whatever the night may bring. But when she encounters a mysterious man lounging atop a tombstone—one who bears a striking resemblance to a deceased local legend—her heart races. Is he a ghost, a trick of the light, or something more sinister?

In the realms above, supernatural beings of unfathomable magnificence exist, far beyond mortal comprehension. These divinities wield unimaginable power, capable of obliterating worlds with a mere breath. However, what unfolds when these gods meet their demise? Set in a remote corner of the vast universe, long after the apocalyptic Thousand Millennium War of the Heavenly Beasts and Deities, this tale delves into a forgotten world. Here, the ashes of fallen gods descend upon an insignificant pebble, adrift amidst the cosmic tapestry of space and time. Their impact alters the life of a proud young man, who embraces the abrupt changes thrust upon his world. Refusing to yield to the clutches of fate and karma, he dares to defy the heavens themselves. Will he triumph over an insurmountable destiny, or succumb to fate like gods of unimaginable might did before him? The dreams of a deceased deity and the fate of a dying world hang precariously, hinged upon the future of this young man. He treads upon an endless bridge, forged from the corpses of the fallen. Unlock this epic saga of death, sorrow, war, blood, love, vengeance, and triumph with your own eyes. *** You can also reach out to: Discord:https://discord.com/invite/QQ3vybav Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=9xjl0tq1cs3e&utm_content=qx5nrdu

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Exiled by the Armellian guild for a crime he didn't commit, and in the process being marked as an outcast for all to see by the church of the "Luminarum" in the rare ritual of "Exilation." Banished to the lands of the Discarnum, the realm of the long dead and the forgotten. In the darkness of a past civilisation, a hidden power awakens; with it, an ancient being rears its head from deep with the shadows that stem into the darkness of the abyss, the abyss of one's broken soul. Sealed away by history long past, the secrets and truths of the forgotten, present, and future will be revealed, and the sins of those will come crashing down. Can one young man's fall into darkness and the past suffering of his soul begin the veil of chaos that will spread across the lands, or will it be their saviour from it all and the monsters that roam in the darkness and the light? "When the embers fade into the abyss... all that will remain is the void between realms. In that never-ending darkness, something is waiting. I pray that it never comes, for I know this is a lie; it is coming... I just hope that it never comes to pass. This is my only wish for their sake." The last hero of the lost age.

In the twilight of Divinity, where shadows lengthen and the world teeters on the precipice of oblivion, two brothers stand poised at the crux of fate. Argos, with eyes that shimmer like celestial beacons, is the last echo of the world's protectors, his essence a flickering ember of hope in a dying age. His brother, Irakes, bears the chilling weight of a different legacy.Will Argos rekindle the fading embers of Divinity within Irakes, or will the darkness extinguish the last flicker of hope? In this epic saga of good versus evil, the final chapter of a timeless war unfolds, with the fate of the world hinging on the redemption of a corrupted soul and the unwavering courage of a reincarnated protector.

"Am I deserving of existence?" A tale unfolds of a youth adrift in the void of purpose, entwined in the tendrils of sorrow and agony. Fate's hand guides him into a realm where his battles are not his own, yet the odyssey he embarks upon bears the weight of harrowing recollections. Nightmares grip him relentlessly, whispering of imminent demise should his vigilance waver. No solace, no clemency graces his existence, only the relentless grip of torment. The divine, indifferent to his plight, offer no reprieve, only a specter of death lurking in the shadows of destiny, woven with strands of blood and suffering.

Title: Dragoninc Genre: Fantasy Young Marcus has always felt destined for something beyond his quiet village life. When he discovers a mysterious amulet and encounters an ancient dragon egg that hatches in his presence, he finds himself bonded with a dragon he names Ember. Guided by Eldric, a reclusive Dragon Keeper, Marcus learns about a broken alliance between humans and dragons—and his role in restoring it. As he and Ember grow stronger, they attract the attention of the ruthless Lord Malakar, a dragon hunter intent on destroying every last dragon. To save Ember and prevent a kingdom-wide war, Marcus must master forgotten magic, rally allies, and seek the Dragon Stone—a relic that could either unite or doom humans and dragons forever.

~Our love will bring chaos to the world...but who cares~ Many eons ago when dragons still roamed the lands bringing peace and prosperity to it’s people. Then one day a dragon decided to rebel, it was known as the black dragon, the creature known to bring chaos and destruction along its wake. His actions had angered the gods and with that a curse was laid on him. That he would suffer for eternity, day and night, feeling the pain and sorrow of those he had cause pain and suffering to. But one god was merciful and said for if the black dragon found the reincarnation of the goddess Nu Wan and she remembered who he was, he would be made whole again. Fast-forward to the present day... "I've waited centuries, watching civilizations rise and fall, waiting for the day you'd arrive. And now, you deliver yourself to my doorstep?" The 199cm tall CEO of DK Corporation, with eyes that burned like embers, pinned a nervous-looking woman against the bedstead. He could smell the scent of the goddess all over her. "Pardon me, sir, I'm just a maid who got hired today. I don't understand what you're talking about?" The man's face paled, his grip on her arms tightening. "Do you not remember who I am?" The woman shook her head, confusion etched on her face. This was her first meeting with the enigmatic CEO. "They deceived me! What is your name?" "Nu Wan..." The man's voice was low and husky as he pulled her closer. "Listen, Nu Wan. You belong to me now. You'll love and adore me, and no matter what it takes, you must remember who I am." Nu Wan's ordinary life is turned upside down when she meets the eccentric CEO, who turns out to be the dragon king and her betrothed. Now, she's tasked with the mission to remember their past and break the curse that has haunted him for centuries.

One fateful day, humanity was inexplicably blessed—or cursed—with the ability to control fire. Flames, once a force of nature, now bent to the will of men. Some saw it as a divine gift, a path to prosperity and power. Others feared it as a gateway to destruction. Entire civilizations were transformed overnight, with new rulers rising from the ashes, wielding their newfound powers like gods. But with great power comes even greater consequences. As rival factions and flame-wielding warlords clash for dominance, society teeters on the brink of collapse. Those who reject the power struggle fight to uncover the truth behind the mysterious phenomenon, wondering if there is a hidden price to pay for this dangerous gift. In the midst of this chaos, a young orphan named Takashi Ren discovers an ancient prophecy that suggests the flames may not be a gift from the gods, but a test—or worse, a trap. As Takashi Ren sets off a perilous journey to discover the secrets of the flames.

In the influential city of Bravia, Shreya Wynter stands as the powerful CEO of Shreya Fashion House and the sole heir to the Wynter family empire. Her life, filled with glamour and success, masks a tragic past. Nineteen years ago, a mysterious accident claimed the lives of her parents, leaving Shreya to be raised by Mike and Stacy Luan in a seemingly happy home. However, the truth behind her parents' deaths is far darker and more complex than anyone realizes. As Shreya navigates her way through the cutthroat fashion world, she must also confront her traumatic childhood. After suffering years of abuse at the hands of her adoptive relatives, Shreya escapes to Montia with her best friend Darcy, where she meets the charming and deceitful Namik Finn. Namik's betrayal and manipulation force Shreya to rebuild her life and reclaim her identity. Her journey turns unexpectedly when she meets Ace Powers, a man with a vendetta against the Wynter family. Despite their initial animosity, an undeniable attraction forms between them, complicating both their lives. As Shreya competes in a prestigious fashion competition judged by Keith, the stakes grow higher, and hidden truths unravel. With the support of Darcy and her rediscovered family, Shreya strives to overcome the challenges and enemies that threaten her success. As she delves deeper into her past, shocking revelations emerge, forcing her to confront the real reasons behind her parents' deaths and the betrayal that has haunted her family for years.

Zoe never imagined she’d return to the house that broke her, but a fateful demand brings her face-to-face with the one man she thought she’d buried in her past—Dorian. Once her forbidden lover, now her stepsister Celeste’s soon-to-be fiancé, Dorian’s presence reignites old passions and deeper wounds. The cold hostility between them is palpable, their history a smoldering ember just waiting to reignite. At Celeste’s opulent birthday celebration, Zoe is thrust into a world of wealth, lies, and manipulation. Her father’s family—who cast her aside years ago—now see her as nothing more than an obstacle in their perfect facade. But Zoe is no longer the fragile girl they once knew. With every cutting glance and veiled insult, she holds her ground, unafraid to shatter the glass walls that surround them. As tensions rise, so do the stakes. Dorian's dark, possessive gaze lingers on Zoe, torn between the woman he once desired and the life he's chosen. The closer they draw, the more dangerous their connection becomes. In this twisted dance of power, pride, and forbidden love, Zoe must decide if she’ll fight to reclaim her past—or destroy everything in her path. In a world where betrayal runs deep and love is a weapon, can Zoe emerge unscathed, or will her heart be the ultimate casualty?

Chang Nam Woo, A South Korean male, Gets Taken adrift to another Galaxy By A Yandere Fox Woman Named Veldona. Chang, Tasked with the vauge goal of "Becoming The Lord of Explosions" now has to make his way though a new world. But Various different Threats have teamed up together in order to kill Veldona. Enter. Crisis Events. in which the Universe is put at steak. can they win? don't know

Fiona, a young gamer from a poor family in Latin America, dreams of winning the world championship of the game Embers of a Wish. Her goal is to provide a better future for her daughter, despite her own poor background, social discrepancies, and invisibility to the world. She is determined to reach a happily ever after exclusive for her daughter, even if it means sacrificing her own and filling the role of a star of destiny. Fiona faces many challenges, including government corruption and the trials of being poor. However, she trains hard and competes in tournaments, all while struggling to make ends meet and survive in a corrupt society. Tianyu Star - Guardian Battle Angel © 2003 by Skyknight Beoulve is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

[TERRIA] [2075] Humanity lost... Humans at the brink of extinction fled underground. While the vile Creatures claimed the surface. Astonishingly the human population of 9.8 billion dwindled to a mere 300 thousand in only 25 years after those creatures appeared. The dilemma of humans continued for another 20 long and dreadful years, The hope in the hearts of survivors was flickering like the dying embers of a candle. Two fates never to meet were intertwined to change the fate of humanity's certain {END}. The intertwined fates created a ripple in the vast web of fates creating an entirely new fate for humanity. In their journey through the calamities of future, they sparked the dying embers of hope and resilience in the hearts of many. The stories of their tales never to be forgotten and never to be erased. This is the story of {HIRO} and {SAKI}. This is the story of [LOVE] and [SACRIFICE].

In a world full of magic and wonder, Aisha is a girl born without a soul. Bitter and self-loathing, Aisha is unable to experience empathy, rendering her alone. But her life changes when she falls helplessly in love with a kind girl, forcing her to confront challenges she has never before, while grappling with her newfound attachments. Join Aisha as she learns to change and grow, in the midst of a world mired in conflict. Encountering monsters, demons, and worse, she must pull herself up from the depths of despair, to chase the last ember of hope and love she might ever hold. (GL Story)

*INTO ANOTHER WORLD* A confused soul found herself adrift in a world unlike her own. She felt like a pawn in a game she didn't understand, her destiny a cruel joke played by forces beyond her control. Life had brought her to this strange new world, a place both alluring and treacherous. It held a certain magic, yet it also filled her with fear and uncertainty. But even as she longed to escape this unfamiliar world, a part of her, a deep, unspoken part, yearned to stay. Can she manage to force herself to leave? When her heart begged to be left behind most of all. -Marysheilah

Ember is trying to live a normal life. Granted, his parents are gone and the entire world has powers from the elements, but he's not gonna let that stop him. He has a perfect girlfriend, a perfect best friend, and a perfect stalker. All's going well for him, I guess.

In a world where the boundaries between human and beast blur under the light of the moon, ancient prophecies whisper of a destined union between shifters and their mates, a bond that holds the key to the balance of nature itself. A union to restore the sacred bond that existed between shifters; the mate bond. As the prophecy comes to light are the two participants ready for the perils that may come their way or will they succumb to the darkness that is ever ready to devour them?

Blake is an orphan who lives in the Hana village orphanage. With no knowledge of who his parents are. Whether they are alive or not Blake decides to set out to explore the world. And the only way to do that is to awaken a soul spirit and become a Soul Master. From a quick-witted orphan kid to a terrifying Soul Master, follow the journey of Blake Ember in Soul-Spirit Ascension. Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/lazarus898

In the year 2025, humanity bore witness to an event that would forever alter the course of its history. It began suddenly, without warning. Across every corner of the world, the skies darkened as a strange, otherworldly substance entered Earth's atmosphere. Like molten embers against the night, it burned crimson and tore through the stratosphere, falling upon cities, mountains, deserts, and oceans in a shower of scarlet rain. To those who saw it, the phenomenon was unlike anything they had ever known, beautiful yet unnervingly ominous. For days, the air seemed to shimmer with an unnatural energy, and the red-hued particles clung to every surface, seeping into the earth, flowing into rivers, and saturating the very ground people walked on. This substance would come to be known as the SS Virus, a silent invader whose true nature was masked by the passing days. Initially, it seemed harmless, a peculiar mystery that prompted whispers among scientists and sparked wonder in the public. But as time marched on, humanity would come to understand the terrible implications of this new presence on Earth. Soon earth entered it's apocalyptic stage and humans and beasts alike mutated, breaking their natural limits 100 times over. Beasts developed high intelligence higher than that of normal humans and had developed one main mission, kill humanity.Humanity however wouldn't fall that easily and rose as warriors. This was the begining, The Clash Of Man and Beasts.

Evan Grayson is a man searching for purpose, haunted by a fractured past and a longing for belonging. When he crosses paths with Lila Crane, a powerful figure in the world of HC Holdings, he finds himself drawn into her cold, calculating world—a world where loyalty is currency, and trust is a fragile, dangerous game. Under Lila’s control, Evan begins to discover a sense of identity, though it comes at a price. Lila is merciless, driven by her own hidden traumas and an insatiable need for control. But when shadows from her past re-emerge, threatening the empire she’s built, her focus shifts, leaving Evan adrift and desperate to reclaim her attention. Amidst this chaos, Sammy, Lila’s stoic and loyal driver, quietly watches over Evan, torn between his duty to Lila and a growing urge to protect Evan from the darkness that surrounds them. As power struggles, obsession, and hidden desires take root, all three are drawn into a web of secrets that could unravel everything they hold dear. Beneath the Midnight Sky is a tale of twisted loyalty, the hunger for power, and the lengths people will go to belong. In a world where love and control blur, each must confront their past and decide how far they’re willing to go—or be pulled deeper into the night.

The entrance extermination into the Elite Mage Academy is fast approaching, will Ember make it? --------- Things aren't looking so good for young Ember because he was still yet to awaken his magic. In Sash village, he was the only kid with no magic, and as such, many kids avoided him. Not just kids but the elderly people as well. They said he was bad luck to their children. As an orphan living with an old woman, life was difficult for him but he still remained optimistic and hoped that one day, he would eventually awaken his magic and make his dream come to pass. What was his dream? —To become the mage king. In the entire country, only the mage king is the most powerful, not even the mage knights are close to being as powerful as the mage king himself. People said he was being crazy but he believed that one day, it would happen. One fateful, he discovered something that changed his life completely. And that led to many series of events happening in his life. Now, the question is "Will he be able to make it into the Academy, the dream school of every mage child? Or will he fail? And even if he did make it, will he be able to overcome the huddles, pains, failures, betrayals, deceit, and turn his dream into a reality?

In the world of Hōutiān (Heaven's Thunder), power lies in mastery of cultivation and control over the primal elements. For young Bo Jian, born into the powerful Bo family in Huǒmáng Chéng (Flame Python City), life begins as a struggle. Marked as the family’s weakest member, Jian cannot cultivate due to a mysterious seal placed upon him since birth—a seal woven by his mother at the cost of her life to protect him from forces too powerful for an infant to withstand. Mocked and dismissed by others, Jian immerses himself in knowledge, studying herbs, ancient techniques, and the art of alchemy, though he knows he lacks the qi to bring these lessons to life. Everything changes when Jian stumbles upon a legendary sword hidden deep within the forest—The Dragon's Spine—a weapon infused with the soul of Zhēnyè Lóng, an ancient dragon whose power rivals that of the gods. Bound by fate and blood, the dragon’s spirit awakens within Jian, offering him guidance, protection, and the means to break the seal that’s kept his potential shackled. Jian’s transformation is swift and remarkable, unlocking both the Lion's Heartflame, a supreme flame gifted by his mother, and the dragon’s own essence, imbuing him with a strength beyond his years. But Jian’s rise does not go unnoticed. The city’s enemies, the ruthless Shé and Huǒ families, conspire to seize control, allied with Xuánye, a master cultivator from another continent, and the corrupt Council of Ember. As battle lines are drawn, the Bo, Long, and Yan families unite to defend Huǒmáng Chéng, even as they face insurmountable odds. Now, Jian must navigate a path of cultivation forged by both legacy and fate, mastering his newfound abilities and facing forces that would tear his city apart. With the power of flame, dragon scales, and ancient wisdom, Jian’s journey transforms from one of survival to one of destiny, as he battles to protect those he loves—and awakens a power that even the gods themselves may fear.

"I love you, and I don't want to lose you like my grandpa... Cryrus" Sometimes, it's hard to say goodbye to your loved one. Lucine Vale expericence loved by her grandfather, but at the age of 7, her grandfather passed away due to heart attack. Her world change from a colorful world into grey and black. Without him, her world is just nothing. Not until when she was 17, her world was upside down by a boy named Cryrus Ainsley came to her world.