Ascended Astarion

A librarian, amoral and indifferent, is taken into a book, The Inferno. There, he must ascend to the top of Hell, facing the seven deadly sins and the authorities of Hell. Rating: 18+ Trigger Warning. Extremely Explicit and Brutal. A Representation of Hell. Based on: Dante's Divine Comedy and the Apocalypse of Peter. (If you wish to preserve your sanity, do not read.)

The young Pang Jian was forced to ascend to the heavens. …… ps: This is Ni Cangtian's new work after "God Of Slaughter" and "Spirit Realm".

In a realm where gods and demons watch over mortals with equal parts amusement and disdain, Lucian Noctis emerges from the shadowed depths of Maywood Forest with a singular dream to rise beyond the limits of mortal life. The path to greatness leads to Lumen Obscura Academy, a crucible where legends are forged and the favor of celestial beings can unlock unimaginable power. But Lucian’s journey is no ordinary ascent. Haunted by fragments of a forgotten past and armed with skills honed through survival, he steps into a world fraught with dangers both seen and unseen. From feral beasts to rival cultivators, and from enigmatic strangers to the whispers of ancient forces, every challenge pushes him closer to the brink. As destinies intertwine and secrets unravel, Lucian must decide: will he rise to claim his place among the stars, or be consumed by the shadows of forces far greater than himself? Astralis Ascendant is an epic tale of ambition, survival, and self-discovery, perfect for fans of high-stakes fantasy and martial cultivation.

When Kael is cast into the forsaken realm of Vhyrra, a land ruled by ancient systems and dark entities, he discovers he has been chosen—or cursed—by an enigmatic system that promises power at a steep cost. As Kael battles his way through hostile terrains, treacherous factions, and his own growing doubts, he begins to unravel the secrets of the system and the shadowy forces manipulating his fate. Alongside an eclectic group of allies—a sharp-tongued rogue, a fallen priestess, and a sentient relic—Kael must rise against overwhelming odds. But in a world where every choice has consequences and trust is a dangerous luxury, Kael's determination to protect those he cares for may lead him down paths darker than he ever imagined. In a climactic battle between chaos and order, Kael faces his greatest challenge—not only the monstrous adversaries that seek to destroy Vhyrra but also the question of what he is willing to sacrifice to save it. As his humanity slips away, Kael must decide if power is worth losing himself or if redemption lies in defying the system itself.

[Warning: This novel can get brutal and has some some R18 scenes which you will be warned of at the beginnings of the chapters] ....... What is existence? It is divided into two Spaces. The Mortis, where one can find Worlds. The Immortis, where one can find Realms. Both divided by a boundary that keeps the two separate. However, as vast as this world is, only a single individual's story is relevant. A man who rose from the depths of a dark society in the Mortis and ended up being a symbol power, prosperity and fear in the Immortis. Revered and respect by experts of all realms of power. He was granted a title to acknowledge him as a powerful expert. A King. However, there’s a saying in the Immortis. ‘Like the Mobius of Birth, one’s life always comes back around with all the vile darkness one thinks they’ve left behind.’ The man who had become a King, lost everything to a cycle that came to bite him in the back. Betrayal. Everything that he built. The wife he loved. The children he raised. All of it was lost. He returned to square one. Back to the Mortis, where he began. Join him on his journey to ascend again. His fury is not abated. He wishes to tear down his enemies for they did. The traitors for their betrayal. Will he rise alone? Will he follow the same path as the last time? Will he overpower his enemies? Find out in the story of a dark King. The King of.... ......... "You are rage." As he said so, he slashed down with the sword, his arms not quite able to bring down the sword in a perfect slash. However, it was a slash nonetheless. It was clumsy, but it was fine. The young man raised his arms and grasped his sword above his head again. "You are pain," he said as he slashed down with a better steadiness that made his slash look a bit more elegant. The look in his eyes turned colder as the evening breeze brushed past him. Before him was not the sea or the moon or the stars. There was the face of his enemies as they dared to bring to ruin all that he had built. "You are fear," he said as he brought down his sword again, its rusting blade showing nothing of the magnificence a sword should bear. What was the True Way of the Sword? It was to cause bloodshed. It was to cause pain. It was to cause sorrow. It was to tear away families from their fathers, husbands, children, mothers. Every weapon was forged to cut down a life. Whether it was to protect or not. A life would be taken by the silver blade as it slashed down. The bulky man in the forge, hammering away at the heated metal would seek to make a sword stronger and sharpen it afterwards so it wouldn't fail to behead a foe. A sword's purpose and instinct was to kill. "You are torment!" The young man slashed again with all his might, his slash being a silver light could be seen as it was lit in the night. "You are war!" He lowered his stance as he felt the sword slice through the air seamlessly. "You are madness!" The sword blew a bit of the sand on the shore as he swung down. "You are destruction!" he said as he slashed. 'I will walk this path again. It has worked for me before and it will continue to work now,' he thought. He slashed again. 'None shall remain standing when I return to the Realms above.' ........... Cover is not mine....credit to artist..

Almond Crowshade was the last surviving human in a dying world whose people failed to conquer the Grand Abyss Labyrinth's 30th floor in time. The world was getting destroyed, and Almond was the last one challenging the 30th Floor multiple times despite the imminent destruction of the planet. He ultimately defeated the Floor Boss on his dying breath by achieving a true awakening, acquiring an X-rank Trait that signified limitless potential. Alas, he won but there was no home or future for what he fought. But a mysterious figure arrived there, feeling pity and amusement. "This is too precious and fun of a toy to let it rot here. You shall reincarnate and climb up to make things interesting." [Transfer to another world commencing…] [Your memories will be sealed, and you will reincarnate in another world that has welcomed Grimworld’s tutorial like this one. Clearing each floor of the Grand Abyss Labyrinth will unlock a portion of your memories, until the 10th Floor upon which you will gain your full memories.] ‘I’m giving you a second chance. This time, you must clear the Grimworld’s tutorial and step onto the big game to make things instresting and entertaining.’ [Good luck.]

One shitty F-Rank skill. That was all I'd been given, and I couldn't even figure out how to activate it. All of the work I'd put in, all of the training I'd done- all of it was nothing in the face of other hunters with flashy skills and abundant mana. "Fuck! Someone! Just make me stronger!" [The Architect has heard your call.] Until I met him. I'll use this opportunity. I'll seize everything I can, and grow as strong as possible. I'll grow so strong that the world will never be able to discard me again.

The world was on the brink of collapse. Humanity’s desperate battle against the Harbingers, monstrous alien invaders from another world, had raged for years, leaving cities in ruin and hope at an all-time low. Amid the chaos, Noah, an eighteen year old with no past and no purpose, struggled to survive each day. Noah being a first-generation talent, with a common, unremarkable ability that never stood a chance against the Harbingers' overwhelming might, had spent years labeled a loser, while fighting to keep his head above water in a world that seemed to have forgotten him. But as fate would have it, everything changed one night when he encountered the seemingly impossible, fighting for his life and was on the verge of dying. [Congratulations, you have awakened a third-generation talent: Void] [Congratulations you have unlocked one item : Eclipse blade!!] [Congratulations : You have unlocked Unlocked new skill; Void summoning] He was reborn, and for the first time, he was no longer weak and helpless. With all the creatures from the void in his palms, he'd bring an end to the apocalypse!

In a world ravaged by monstrous beasts, humanity's survival hangs in the balance. Amidst the chaos, 15-year-old Aamir emerges as a promising warrior, driven by his determination to protect others. As Aamir embarks on a perilous journey, he discovers hidden strengths and unexpected alliances. With the help of Riya, a skilled magic user, and other brave individuals, Aamir confronts the dark forces threatening their world. Against the backdrop of an ancient prophecy and a world divided into twelve nations, Aamir's quest becomes a beacon of hope. Will he uncover the secrets of his past and harness his true potential to save humanity, or will the shadows consume everything?

A rain of meteors heralded a new age for the world, changing the very essence of everything. As the world shifted to using this new mineral resource to reestablish civilisation, they fall even deeper into an abyss that they have no knowledge of. Amidst it all, a man who carries both the cancer of the world and the blessing of the universe within him awakens to a power unlike anything the world had ever seen. Will he be the beacon that unites the world or will he be the arbiter that sentences it to doom? The Crucible burns ever fiercer, continuing unabated in its Eternal purpose. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This story was inspired by games like Path of Exile, Arknights, and the Trails series. (Any characters with similar design or names to characters in these games do not necessarily mirror them.) MC's power is a skill tree system that will try to replicate the skill trees of games like Path of Exile, Last Epoch, etc. It won't be exactly the same, but it will grow into something similar. It will not be as complicated as the skill gem system right away, but the story would develop into something similar in the long run.

In the Cangyuan Realm, where demonic disturbances wreaked havoc and humanity endured immense suffering, the protagonist Meng Chuan vowed at a young age to avenge his mother's death. Beginning his journey at Jinghu Taoist Academy, he relied on his unwavering and fearless determination, along with his swift and precise swordsmanship, to combat evil and eradicate the demon clans. He ascended to the peak of the Four Great Academies, gained fame throughout Dongning Prefecture, ascended to the sacred Yuanchu Mountain, and achieved the status of a legendary divine lord.

An old Earth is falling apart. A new Earth is rising together. The Spheric Embodiment finally reached their hands towards Earth, awakening the dormant mysteriousness that sleeps within. The result was palpable. An apocalypse descended. Abilities awakened. Animals became terrifying Spheric Beasts. Towers ascended into the surface. Those unable to withstand the wave of this mysteriousness became mindless, soulless husk with only a goal: Kill. Amidst this chaos, Damian, a fairly unpopular student of the Northernshire University from a normal background, after having his hope dashed by a girl he crushed on, turned out to be an unmatched genius of an extremely powerful House. Now, with this advantage at hand, he swiftly rose through the ranks, becoming an existence the entire cosmos had no hope to match. He became the Chaos Embodiment! ****" Cover is not mine.

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

The release of Ascended, a fantasy game coupled with Kingdom building aspects took the world by storm. Elya, a young woman with an obsessive love for games knew this was her only chance to create a living. With her mother's recent passing and her inheritance running out, she struggled to find a job after dropping out to take care of her. So she took a leap in hopes that a fantasy world could be her escape and her salvation. Now is her time to create a legacy.

"Not even the gods can stop me from finding my family!" Max only wanted to reunite with his parents and sister. But for that, he had to awaken a class. With no high expectations, Max would’ve been satisfied with a C or D rank. But fate had other plans. He unlocked a legendary SSS-Rank class. [Dimensional Keeper] This class changed everything. Max mastered every skill to perfection and grasped the Concepts of Space and Time while his peers were playing around with swords. In no time, he ascended to become the Keeper of the Universe. Armed with unimaginable power, Max’s journey to find his family had begun. Nothing could stop him now—not fate, not enemies, not even the mighty gods! --- 500 Power Stones - 1 Extra Chapter 1000 Power Stones - 3 Extra Chapters A Castle - 5 Extra Chapters :)

"Every Wicked Queen starts somewhere..." Queenie “Q” Weston only wanted to see her best friend, Maddy, but a twist of fate lands her at the prestigious Royal Ascension Princess School as a lowly lady-in-waiting. Surrounded by ruthless princesses, ambitious rivals, and more rules than she can keep track of, Q becomes an instant misfit. Every misstep pulls her closer to a destiny she never imagined—and a crown she might not survive.

Tim born of Ascended beings, was casted away by his father, due to his weakness. He was sent to a lower universe to survive. With his Godly Bloodline and the guidance of the Guide (System) granted to him by his birth mother, Tim will have to navigate his way through the harsh realities of life, fight his way out of oppression and reach the very peak of Existence!. Would he be able to reach the very Top? Would he trample over his enemies or would he be merciful to his enemies? Follow Tim on his Adventurous Journey to Glory! .................................................. ## If you like Overpowered MC’s this is for you, if you like Action this is for you, if you like Calculative MC’s this is for you##

In the heart of the Old Era, rising religions and cults clash in an unrelenting struggle for power, while the ancient force of magic wanes. The Ascended Ones—enigmatic and power-hungry—extend their influence deep into the lands of Yylagdris, seeking followers and territories for purposes shrouded in mystery. A new era has dawned with the rise of Beast Taming, a practice once limited to mages who bonded with Familiars. Now, it has become a prestigious profession, promising wealth and wonder to those who master its mysteries. The younger generation is divided: many dream of becoming Paladins, enforcers of the Ascended Ones' will. Others yearn to be Beast Tamers, uncovering the profound secrets of this evolving art. Yet, a third faction clings to the olden ways, refusing to abandon ancient traditions. Amid this turmoil, one pacifist dares to dream of changing the world—not through violence, but by ending the cycle of war and ambition. Yet, in a world consumed by conflict and conquest, where can such a dreamer find their place? ************************************* Rising Star II entry

In the year 3111, humanity created Sleeves—bio-mechanical bodies that provided immortality, enhanced speed, strength, and other abilities. However, these innovations came at a cost. Over time, the Sleeves began to fail, requiring organic matter—flesh and blood—to sustain their systems. This corruption turned the Sleeves into savage predators. Kael,.grows up in a neutral group with his parents. His father is a scientist, and his mother is a healer. They believe in finding a cure for the corrupted Sleeves and possess a secret: one of the few uncorrupted Sleeve prototypes. One day, a stranger arrives at their refuge, posing as a human in need of help. After being taken in, he reveals himself as a Sleeve and murders Kael’s parents in cold blood. Kael hides and survives, vowing revenge on the Sleeves.

One day Gods realised they can't look over humanity forever. So, they gave the fragments of their power to chosen humans in the form of Eyes. Raven's burger, a medium sized Burger joint, a place where all the mysteries of the world gather unknowingly. Does the ancients rise again or will the past repeat itself? Release Schedule - 4ch/week

watch as a farmer a nobody become a strong cultivator

Eight hundred years ago, Xie Lian was the Crown Prince of the Xian Le kingdom. He was loved by his citizens and was considered the darling of the world. He ascended to the Heavens at a young age; however, due to unfortunate circumstances, was quickly banished back to the mortal realm. Years later, he ascends again–only to be banished again a few minutes after his ascension. Now, eight hundred years later, Xie Lian ascends to the Heavens for the third time as the laughing stock among all three realms. On his first task as a god thrice ascended, he meets a mysterious demon who rules the ghosts and terrifies the Heavens, yet, unbeknownst to Xie Lian, this demon king has been paying attention to him for a very, very long time.

Caelan finds himself devoid of purpose with the loss of his wife, but fate has other plans for him. Awakening in a world of floating islands and elemental magic, he must navigate a treacherous academy, a looming apocalyptic threat, and the ghosts of his past. Haunted by his grief and thrust into a world filled with danger, Caelan faces a choice: let grief consume him, or honor his late wife's memory. But healing comes at a cost, and the path forward is paved with sacrifices. The Ascendant's Path is a story of loss, resilience, and finding purpose in the face of overwhelming odds. For readers who seek a tale of hope forged in the crucible of hardship.

Paused (For now) Wait for it's return in late 2024!! Bai Hu, a youth who lost everything to demonic cultivators, was saved by an orthodox cultivator. Later, he found out that he had a spirit root, allowing him to step on the path to immortality. He vowed to the Heavens that one day, he would wipe out the demonic cultivators and establish a name for himself in the cultivation world. Follow Bai Hu on his journey laden with obstacles and bones as he fights for recognition and revenge.

“Dad, I’m bored. What should I do?” “Why don’t you roam the world for a bit?” “…What?” That’s how it started. I just wanted something fun to do, but my dad, being the busy and completely normal person he is, thought “roaming the world” was the perfect solution. Now I’m out here, an 8-year-old trying to figure out why everyone keeps staring at me like I’m something special. What’s so weird about being Tier 5 anyway? It’s not like I’m that different. …Right?

One day at a high school reunion, I was transported to another world and became an angel. What happened to my friends? Did they come here as well? In this new world, everything was unknown. Why did we come here, and what will happen to us now? To find the truth, my old friends from high school met again. Behind our smiles, we have undergone changes, not only in our physical selves but also in our inner beings. Note:This book contains elements, including Earth and religions. Please do not draw parallels with real-world counterparts

In a world where humanity has been forced to adapt after a mysterious cosmic event, a new era of evolution has begun. Mutations awaken in people, granting them incredible powers—but only to the chosen few. The rest are left to fend for themselves against mutated creatures, societal collapse, and their own limitations. Nathan Cain, a struggling scavenger and an outcast without any awakened powers, stumbles upon an ancient artifact during a raid gone wrong. The artifact fuses with him, activating a system that not only grants him the ability to evolve but also provides him access to abilities beyond anyone's imagination. Unlike traditional mutants, Nathan’s evolution is unrestricted—he can adapt infinitely, combining traits from creatures and powers he encounters. However, this gift comes at a price: The artifact is sought after by secret organizations, power-hungry warlords, and an ancient awakened faction claiming dominion over evolution itself. Every ability Nathan gains pushes his humanity to the brink. Armed with the system, Nathan sets out on a journey to protect the ones he loves, discover the origins of his powers, and challenge a world where survival is dictated by the strongest mutants. But as he evolves, he begins to uncover a secret that could change the fabric of existence: the source of the cosmic event and its true purpose.

The Boundless Ascendant is the story of a ruthless anti-hero’s rise to power, filled with betrayal, action, and a world on the edge of change. If you love stories of ambition, revenge, and a character who challenges everything to get what he wants, this is the journey for you.