Glass Lotus

A legend fell, but he did not die. Once feared as an untouchable existence, Yanwei orchestrated his own destruction to deceive the heavens. Now, reborn as something neither human nor beast, he walks the path of Devourer—where strength is stolen, and evolution is carved from the corpses of his enemies. With a body that is not his own and a cultivation method feared by all, he lurks in the shadows of the Golden Age, preying on the so-called chosen ones of fate. But this is no tale of revenge. The game has only just begun.

The white lotus, a legendary artifact rumored to contain the very secrets of the soul, granted its wielder otherworldly power. Countless powerful Magi from all across the universe waged an epic battle over it. When the dust settled from their fierce clash, the artifact disappeared, awaiting to be inherited by one with great destiny. Adam dreamed of breaking free from the grip of poverty, yearning for a life of riches and comfort. Yet, in a world ruled by arcane spellcasters, achieving such a dream meant becoming one himself. However, learning magic was an expensive aspiration. Not only did it require talent, but also vast resources, neither of which he had. But one day everything changed when he stumbled upon a mysterious white lotus... *** Join my discord: https://discord.gg/w4vACWwfSv

【Brand New Setting】【Fully Developed System】 When you awoke, you had become an official known as "Minister of Agriculture" in a fantasy game. "Dynasty's Prosperity" version: You diligently cultivated the "Seasonal Order," from "Harmonizing Winds and Rains" to "Summoning the Winds and Commanding the Rains," from "Bountiful Grain Harvests" to "All Things Flourish," commanding the seasons and quietly developing. You achieved minor successes, joined the army on expeditions, and controlled the "Four Books of Agriculture." You froze thousands of miles of great rivers to pave the way for the army. With "Miasma" you slew enemies, "Fog Shadow" obstructed tens of thousands of troops, establishing unparalleled military exploits and rising to the position of Director of Agriculture, secretly seizing the fate of the dynasty, all falling into your hands. "Spiritual Energy Resurgence" version: You nurtured "Mountain Spirits and Wild Creatures": Twin lotus make you invulnerable to both water and fire, the Seven Star Sword cools the light across Nineteen Provinces, Parasitic Species feeding on living beings, Void Species rooting in the void to absorb the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth... You established an inner scenic area, cultivated immortal species, with "Grand Taiyi Lotus" replicating en masse! "Ancient Tree of Life" immortal and indestructible! "A true seed falls into the Dantian, can nurture spiritual sprouts for ten thousand years, one day when the cultivation is complete, my life is governed by me, not by the heavens!" "Heart fire shines like the sun, kidney water is the source, spleen stores earth, lungs refine through metal, liver sustains with qi. Using the body as the foundation, nurture original species, foster all laws, achieving the status of Shennong Dao Master !"

He was the king of the Soldier Kings! He was the Grim Reaper of the assassin world! He was endlessly arrogant! The formidable Ye Long, having left the mysterious military unit, returned to Hua Du to fulfill the mysterious elder's command to protect the beautiful lady boss.

Before her reincarnation, Jiang Nanfei, after marrying Huo Beijiang, led a troubled life which included the tragic death of her younger brother, the early loss of her parents, and betrayal from those she trusted the most. After being reborn, she thanked heaven and earth, shamelessly tried to get close to him, stick with him, make him hers. In this life, she wants to clean the dust off her heart and through her own efforts, achieve the life she desires. The beauty of life is not only about the scum man in front of her, or the pure lotus far away, it is also about the family behind her, the friends around her, and the man who loves her dearly.

As acid rain corrodes the skyscrapers of New York City, Luna, a convenience store clerk in Kansas, finds herself a post-apocalyptic “savior” with the last 5,000 cans of beans in the state stacked in her underground warehouse. The sociopathic, blood-sick, cockroach-shy 24-year-old is forced to establish the rules of her new world with tin cans and expired candy: Want food? Trade secrets. But when marauders point guns at her glass door, a swarm of mutant voles gnaws at the shelves, and survivors begin to question “why the Savior is a dumbass who's never even been in love,” Luna finally raises the crowbar to her betrayer's throat: “Now, get down on your knees and call me God. ”

After waking on the shores of an unfamiliar land, with no memories of his past, Cyrus must set off on a journey to discover who he is. His only hints are a strange amulet, which speaks of a place known as the Arbor Sanctum, and a mysterious type of magic, never before seen. Fortunately, he gains the aid of a wizards apprentice, who joins him as he travels across the land of Arkendel. Together, they must find the ones known as the Altier, who have hidden themselves away in the mountains along the western coast. Yet, even as they travel, a plague of black magic envelops the land, turning those its infects to stone. In order to overcome it, Cyrus will have to learn how to control his magic, but it may come at the cost of his humanity.

In a world where magic is tied to the celestial lotus, a young and powerful adept named Lyra discovers a hidden path beyond the lotus's magic. As she explores this newfound power, Lyra must navigate treacherous landscapes, battle dark creatures, and confront the secrets of her own past. With the guidance of enigmatic mentors and the help of unlikely allies, Lyra embarks on a transformative journey to unlock the true potential of the celestial lotus. But as she draws closer to her goal, Lyra realizes that the line between good and evil is not always clear-cut, and that the fate of her world hangs in the balance. Will Lyra's thirst for knowledge and power lead her down a path of destruction, or will she find a way to harness the magic of the celestial lotus to save her world from darkness?

[Welcome to the 4th Dimension] Ari is a girl who's best friend committed suicide on her 20th. After being sent down a depressed spiral a gift from her aunt gives her a way to bring her back. Using a unique glass of milk she's sent to the 4th Dimension, a place where lost souls can be saved and returned Now with the help of a talking panda bear and some new friends she journeys through to retrieve the souls of people who have taken their own lives and save the life of her lost friend.

Dragons are powerful beings who are said to rule the skies and the ground. Their flames so hot that sand would turn into glass under their heat. Their scales so hard that not even arrows from a thousand soldiers could pierce them. Their wings so grand and majestic would glide them above the surface and take them to places man could not reach. They were the apex of apex. No one and nothing could kill them. Or that was believed so, until a few brave souls stepped forward and carved a path forward.

Claire Reed thought she married the man of her dreams, Evander Kensington, but she had no idea that their marriage was built on a lie; a family vow that trapped him by her side. His heart, however, belonged to another woman, his white lotus. No matter how hard Claire tried to win Evander’s love, he only grew colder, and his family treated her like she didn’t exist. When she lost their unborn child, Claire’s world shattered. She wanted to see Evander, but he didn't bother to check on her. Instead, he went to meet that white lotus. Unable to bear the betrayal, she decided to free Evander from this marriage, leaving behind a letter and divorce papers, claiming she now had someone else she loved! ~~~~ "You’re mine, and I’ll never let you go!” he declared, his voice dark with possessiveness. “But I don’t want you anymore! You can have Susan—I’m now in love with someone else!” Claire shot back, her words sharp and final. "You can't be with anyone. Do you even know how sleepless nights I've without you?" Evander's hold on her tightened. "I'll see how you become some else when I'll claim you," he pronounced before crashing his lips on her.

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[Ding!] [System Binding....] [10...20...30...%&...@#,,,] [Unknown Error! Unknown Error!] [System unable to bind successfully] [Invoking the emergency protocol] "Hey, System!" "System! Where are you?" [Host bound to the Lotus World Providence] [Host has gained eternal life] "Hell yeah!" Sigh! "That was me... 10 years ago..." "Now..." He took a deep breath and shook his head dejectedly. Su Yen transmigrated to the Lotus World with high hopes after receiving his system and gaining eternal life. "It's my time to rule the world!" However, his grand ambitions came crashing down when he realized his system was nothing more than a knockoff. "Who on earth created this pathetic knockoff system?!" Sigh! "At least, I can live forever and enjoy my life without ruling the world." Once again, his naive thoughts were shattered when he realized the world was not as peaceful as he thought. He needs to increase the world's providence to enjoy this life or else... He'll be damned to eternal suffering. "System! I don't want eternal life again!" "Please make me mortal!" He cried. It was then he realized the importance of power. You need strength to get what you want, but too much strength is also a curse, especially when the Bloodmoon Envoy arrives... They start killing the strongest ones. Su Yen, being immortal, wasn't scared of the Bloodmoon Envoys, but what about his loved ones? And what about the world providence? Now, in the Lotus World where everyone is terrified of breakthroughs, What can he do? Too much talent is a curse. Lack of talent is also a curse. "What kind of a messed-up world is this?" Su Yen is in a dilemma about what to do with his life in this complicated world. However, everything changes when his clan is on the brink of destruction. He must make a decision. "Who cares about the world?" "But no one dares to touch my clan and loved ones."

Transmigrate into my favorite novel, where I need to die for my uncle's greed. Why I will sacrifice myself? No one deserve my sacrifice. So I thought, I won't die for this kind of trashy family. I will shine more than anyone in this world. Then no one will be able to kill me for their greed.

Winne Auston tightened her grip on the glass of bourbon, her nails pressing against the cool surface. The soft hum of jazz music filled the dimly lit lounge, the kind of place where secrets felt safe. She was waiting, as he instructed. Adam Sly was never late. The waiting wasn’t a test of time—it was a test of her patience, her resolve, her willingness to bend when the moment came.

In the heart of the glass-scorched desert, Vivia and Skeil navigate the treacherous dunes in search of lost ruins and untold riches. Their battered magitech buggy grinds over crystalline sands, each breath filled with grit and the ever-present danger of the wasteland. When they stumble upon a towering spire of iridescent crystal, its presence more than a mirage, they realize their journey is far from simple treasure hunting. The ruins hide something ancient, pulsing with raw magic—something that should have remained buried. As the desert stirs and unseen forces awaken, the duo must decide: claim their fortune or escape with their lives.

Living his entire life dedicated to the Laurels of Rest was actually quite fruitful for Terrance. Being born and raised within the cult, following their ideals of work and worship led him to being not only favored by but even receiving a blessing from their patron demigod of slothful indulgence. But that was before the entire cult, himself included, was massacred by a supposed "hero"! Terrance's final moments were those filled with regret and longing, until his final moments were stripped away from him. Faced with his patron demi-god, and offered a late entry spot as their emissary in a struggle for influence against six opposing forces on a new world, what other choice did our cultist have except to jump at the opportunity! After all, how do you rest on your laurels without earning them first? Reborn in a new body, it's gonna take every ounce of work ethic ever drilled into Terrance to overcome the decade long gap his contemporaries have over him. What to Expect - Hardworking (Ex)Cultist Protagonist - Slowburn Magic Progression - Slice-of-Life Moments - Intricate Magic System - Atypical Governmental Structure - Multiple Characters and occasional Other Perspectives - Weak (ish) to Strong (kinda) - Also on other plats

If Genesis King could describe her life in one word, it would be boring. Cursed by her relatively stable life and living condition, she's forced to live every day in a flavorless monotony. Since she was able to think, she's been wishing for more. More power, more magic, something more fun than her repetitive every life. Thankfully, on the fateful afternoon that was soon dubbed 'The Day of Rebirth', her wishes were granted, with dire consequences. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: This is a LitRPG story, meaning it will have a system, stats, numbers, levels, etc. that mean things. HOWEVER, this is my first real forte into the 'LitRPG' / 'System' genre of novel, so it'll most likely be used as an accent to the story, not the main focus. (This is also my return to writing so forgive me as I get back into the swing of things. This novel and my other one will be written/published in parallel.) Publishing on RR and SH.

A cold and overbearing King of Jealousy - Shen Chang Liu (Gong) versus A pretty and scheming White Lotus - Mo Zhi Yang (Shou) , a strong clash. The game of love starts now. Please read the story and share your thoughts about it.

The immense creaking of something, terrible and divine... The blooming of the blue lotus... The iridescent shimmer of a clear sky... Mystical, auspicious dreams of beastly heavens... The vespertine light of a solar past... Pale blue irises flecked in light... And history turning, blistering, churning and changing shape. All that a mage wishes for is... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first web novel, please have some patience. I don’t know when exactly I’ll add chapters, though for now I think I’ll stick to 2 a week, usually 2k to 4k words each. Thanks for reading :)

A small clan of cultivators slowly developed into a fairy clan with the efforts of the clan members. This is the history of the growth of a small clan.

Growing up, she despised Cinderella, seeing her as a symbol of passivity and weakness. Why wait for a prince when you can fight your own battles? With that mantra shaping her ambition, she’s forged her path in life—dreaming big, working harder, and refusing to let anything or anyone stand in her way. But when her world begins to crumble under the weight of family obligations, societal expectations, and betrayal, she finds herself caught in a struggle for independence she never anticipated. Dragged back into the clutches of those who want to control her, she’s forced to confront her deepest fears and insecurities. Now, she must decide: will she let herself be caged by the life others have chosen for her, or will she risk everything to break free and create her own happily ever after? With themes of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery, "Ambition Wears the Glass Slipper" is a powerful story of one woman’s fight to rewrite her story—and to prove that sometimes, happily ever after starts with believing in yourself.

One Throne One Queen Two Princesses One Heir In the Realm of Elves and Fairies, Yael, King or Queen becomes the Master Whisperer- meaning the elf or fairy with the best singing voice that calls on Nature and she answers. The current Queen has two daughters, the youngest of which is said to be the next Master Whisperer while her oldest doesn't seem to hold any magic at all. The difference with which they are treated by their mother should cause a rift between them but instead brings them all the much closer since they can both see each other's suffering. The same night, they decide to run away from the castle and embark on different journeys hoping to fight against fate and save each other from their destiny. Things are never as they seem, however. Fate seems to have other plans for the two young elves and the more they try to fight it, the more it fights back. Everything they thought they knew or believed in is made of glass and with the first revelation, it starts cracking. Why did they know so little for the neighbouring kingdom of demihumans? What is the Golden Thread and why does Fate keep playing with it like a cat? In a world where they don't believe in gods, they still have their own plans for them and laugh at their efforts.

Queen Aurelia’s world shatters as King Aldric accuses her parents of child trafficking at her own birthday celebration. Once regarded as noble figures, Edward and Isabella Sinclair are now branded as monsters who tore children from their families, condemned by witness testimonies and incriminating signatures. As Aurelia collapses in horror, she realizes the king has orchestrated this nightmare, determined to ruin her life and tarnish her family's name.

After Liu Fengying, a girl from modern times, had regained her memories from her previous life, in which she had been a powerful cultivator who had participated in thousands of battles, she began to walk once again on the path to immortality. In her journey, she will succeed in attaining wealth and influence, getting revenge against those who wronged her, and winning the love of some beautiful women. What you can expect: many face-slapping moments, all the cliches from Eastern novels What you shouldn't expect: too much logic *This novel will receive updates 1-2 times a week (depending on how popular the story will be) *The cover is AI generated via WOMBO Dream

One day, the world suddenly changed and became a fantasy world with magic abilities. Monsters came down from somewhere. This is not a dream. Astra, a sixteen years old girl woke up in the same but different world one day. She was surprised to see that in one day the world had changed drastically. Monsters were coming from nowhere and people were using magic and many kinds of abilities. Not only this but also kill people without fear. After that, some months passed. One day, a handsome man came to her and said, "I finally found you. You can't abandon me this time. So, let's get married." "Hello, sir. I don't know you. I am only sixteen this year. How can I marry you?" Astra was surprised to hear him. Is he crazy or sick? "It doesn't matter. Then let's date officially from today." The man didn't hear any reason but said again. "We can't get married but can date." "What?"

When the three glass city-states suspended in the sky began to bleed, the last utopia in the era of interstellar migration showed its cracks. Photon crystallization technology casts human souls into glass, but it cannot seal the poisonous fog of lust for power - the energy tower of the Glow Council is about to burn out, the black market transactions of the Mirror Chamber of Commerce swallow up the starlight, and the doomsday bell of the Prism Knights has already sounded. The surface echoes.

Forge and Glass is a journey of transformation, where Alaric, a young man with untapped potential, begins his quest as a raw, unshaped soul. His journey is a crucible, much like the process of forging metal in fire—burning away impurities, refining the core, and molding it into something strong, beautiful, and purposeful. The challenges Alaric faces are not just physical but spiritual, testing him to the limits of his mind, body, and soul. In a world where fire and glass hold opposing meanings—fire symbolizing strength and perseverance, glass representing fragility and truth—Alaric must learn to balance both extremes within himself. He discovers that the true alchemy of life lies in embracing the tension between strength and vulnerability. Through the trials, lessons, and betrayals he endures, he learns that his true power is found not by avoiding the cracks but by understanding and embracing them. Like a glassmaker shaping fragile material into something beautiful and resilient, Alaric’s journey becomes a process of self-discovery and deep personal growth. He faces hardships that shatter his perception of the world, only to rebuild himself with a clearer, wiser understanding of who he is and what he is capable of. His story is an invitation for readers to reflect on their own paths—how we are all shaped by the challenges we face, how moments of fragility can reveal our greatest strengths, and how the process of self-transformation is often a painful but necessary step towards achieving our fullest potential. Forge and Glass is more than just a story of overcoming trials—it’s a profound exploration of the human spirit. It asks: What happens when we embrace our imperfections? What becomes possible when we stop hiding our brokenness and instead let it reveal our deepest wisdom? This book will inspire anyone who has ever faced adversity, found themselves shattered, and risen from the ashes stronger and more self-aware.

1+ chapters per week c: ... For eighteen years, Valerie has lived in the deep abyss under a different name– Lienne, the Great Abyssal. As the story went, Lienne lived fighting and clawing her way up the ladder to crown herself the Great Abyssal. A formidable foe who did not know defeat, the mysterious monster dwelling beneath all of the other horrid creatures lurking in the dark. And so, Valerie lived that story. In her previous life, she died after reading a cliche third-rate R-18 harem novel, “The Shadow Prince Who is The Descendant of an Ancient Dragon Will Gather Five Sexy Maidens And Prove All of His Enemies Wrong!” as a joke. Never would she have imagined she’d end up living that garbage novel. Although unforeseen betrayal was what ultimately led her to a gruesome death, she longed to return for the people she loved. Rather, any other place was better than the hell that was the Abyss. After eighteen years of living a nightmare to please the God who sent her here, she finally came to the end of the novel in which she was destined to die. But things don’t turn out as planned. The hero doesn’t get a harem, he’s significantly taller and far from average-looking as described in the novel, he drags out the final fight… And why is he sort of her type??