Champion Marie Lu

I was not a perfect person, not an easy teammate to get along with, and I could not even be considered a good person at all. However, no one in this world could deny that I was the greatest basketball player, not even God!

My name is Lü Jincheng, there are quite a few who have seen my works, and they call me Boss Lü. Before he had time to properly say goodbye, the top player Boss Lü is reborn in 2014, back to his youth. Suddenly equipped with a masterful skill in wooing women, his career becomes effortlessly successful. In a hedonistic life, there remains only the desire to do as one pleases. This book is also known as 'How to Break Free from the Shackles of Intimate Relationships' and 'Boss Lü’s Life is Destined to be Without Regrets' among others.

An unexpected journey took a group of university students into a secret room from which, upon returning, they began to disappear one by one. In order to unravel the mystery, they joined forces, traversing heaven and earth, diving deep into seas, crossing the farthest corners of the world, and even daring to time travel, only to find that behind each puzzle lay yet another.

[The System has arrived on your habitable planet, known as ‘Earth.’] [In five seconds, monsters from countless realms will invade Earth.] [Remaining Time: 5 seconds.] [You can now view your attributes, talents, abilities, and skills by simply thinking about them.] [Kill monsters, and you might survive.] “Monsters?” Damian’s breathing quickened as the pain in his chest grew sharper. On the day of the Awakening, humanity was forced to defend against an invasion of countless monsters from the towers that connected realms across the multiverse. While billions of people died helplessly, billions more seized the opportunities hidden behind the horrors spilling out of the gates. Leveling up, growing stronger, awakening talents, learning supernatural skills, changing one's very race, and even achieving immortality all became possibilities. But for Damian, who was suffering from a sickness that would kill him within a few years, the Awakening was a curse. While other humans awakened powerful talents, hunted monsters, and evolved, Damian remained talentless, a liability and a burden the awakened had to carry. Damian never wanted to be seen as weak or useless, but what could he do? He was dying. If only he had awakened a talent or at least possessed a stronger body, he might have been able to level up and cure his sickness. But he couldn’t. All that would change when a mysterious figure set him on a path that would lead him to his true destiny. Witness the rise of a warrior who would make countless men tremble in fear. Witness the rise of a monster who would force every race, every being, and every existence to kneel. Witness the rise of the Champion. Tags: [System], [Towers], [level up], [Classes], [Monsters], [Vampires], [Werewolves], [Yokai], [Dragons], [Demons], [Angels], [Gods]. [Rare Bloodlines], [unique Abilities], [Regression], [Survival], [Mystery], [Time Travel], [reincarnation], [Overpowered], [Martial Arts], [Magic], [Cultivation], [Murim], [Hell & Heaven], [Progenitors].

Ravon the Champion, a legendary warrior from an ancient empire who is resurrected thousands of years after his death in a world where magic and technology have advanced far beyond his time. Awakened in a strange new era, he finds himself unable to wield magic due to a genetic condition that hindered him even in his past life. Despite his diminished state, the Champion is driven by an unyielding desire to reclaim his former glory and become the strongest once again. As he battles through a world filled with powerful individuals and high-tech marvels, he must confront not only external enemies but his own ego and the cost of his ambition.

[Statut : TERMINÉ] « Feng Tianyi ! Ton frère a détruit ma famille Tang ! Y a-t-il quelque chose de bon dans ta famille ? » « En. Ne vois-tu pas comment nos gènes de belle apparence se transmettent à nos enfants ? Quant à la dette de la famille Feng, je te la paierai. » Il dit nonchalamment. Tang Moyu se moqua et croisa les bras sur sa poitrine. « Comment comptes-tu payer ? » « Que dirais-tu que je te rembourse avec mon corps ? » « ... » Tellement sans honte ! L'homme assis dans son fauteuil roulant éclata de rire en voyant son expression contrariée. « Mademoiselle Tang, ça ne sert à rien de faire semblant de ne pas l'avoir vu puisque tu as littéralement grimpé dans mon lit et profité de moi. » Il y a cinq ans, Tang Moyu était l'impératrice du monde des affaires et était au sommet de sa carrière avant d'être réduite à néant lorsque son fiancé est tombé amoureux d'une autre femme. C'était acceptable puisqu'il n'y avait pas d'amour entre elle et Feng Tianhua, mais qui aurait pu penser que cette « Cendrillon » était un loup déguisé en mouton ? Et puis il y a Feng Tianyi, le successeur tristement célèbre de la famille Feng, un auteur acclamé par la critique qui secouait constamment la liste des meilleures ventes avec ses livres. Les rumeurs disent qu'il était colérique et de mauvaise humeur. Il était si impitoyable que ni les hommes ni les femmes ne voulaient de sa compagnie. Les rumeurs disent même que son visage était si beau et hors de ce monde. Il était pratiquement un dieu parmi les hommes. C'était dommage qu'il fût handicapé. Les deux n'étaient jamais censés se rencontrer à nouveau, mais une paire de petits buns doux est intervenue. « Oncle, nous n'avons pas d'argent pour te payer les dégâts. » Le plus grand des petits buns a dit. « Mes manuscrits n'ont pas de prix, » répondit cet oncle séduisant avec amusement. « Oncle, si ça ne te dérange pas, pouvons-nous payer avec notre maman ? Elle est aussi inestimable. » Ainsi la paire de petits buns doux et l'oncle séduisant conclurent un accord mais qui aurait pensé que la femme en question était une reine froide comme la glace venue de l'enfer qui avait une étrange affinité pour les sucreries ? —— Éditeur/relecteur : ninaviews Couverture du livre : Bizzybiin / droits d’auteur 2020 anjeeriku

In ihrem früheren Leben verlor Su Xiaofei alles, als die andere Tochter ihres Vaters kam und ihr Leben praktisch ruinierte. Erst am Ende ihres Lebens enthüllte ihre Halbschwester Ye Mingyu die Wahrheit. Su Xiaofei war nicht das echte Kind ihrer Eltern, sondern ein Waisenkind, das sie adoptierten, als sie herausfanden, dass ihre Adoptivmutter keine Kinder bekommen konnte. Nachdem sie ihre Adoptivmutter und ihr eigenes Leben verloren hatte, bekam Su Xiaofei die Chance, es richtig zu machen! Su Xiaofei kehrte zu den Tagen zurück, bevor das Mutter-Tochter-Paar ihr Leben ruinierte, und beschloss, ihrem Abschaum von Vater kein treues Kind mehr zu sein, und versprach, ihren Abschaum von Ehemann nicht mehr zu lieben. Gerade als sie dachte, ihr Herz sei kalt und immun gegen Liebe geworden, beschloss ein gewisser junger Meister Lu, ihr seine unsterbliche Liebe zu gestehen. In den letzten Momenten ihres vergangenen Lebens war Lu Qingfeng der Einzige, der ihren schlaffen Körper festhielt und Tränen vergoss, als sie die Welt der Lebenden verließ. "Mein Entschluss steht bereits fest. Außer dir werde ich niemanden heiraten. Außerdem werde ich in diesem und im nächsten Leben nur dich zur Frau haben." In den Augen aller war sie die böse Bösewichtin, aber für Lu Qingfeng war Su Xiaofei seine persönliche Göttin. Würde Su Xiaofei es schaffen, ihr Herz zu lehren, sich nicht von seiner Liebe beeinflussen zu lassen, während sie ihre zweite Chance im Leben wahrnimmt? Herausgeber/Korrekturleser: ninaviews Warnung für zukünftige r18-Szenen und Themen, die nicht für ein junges Publikum geeignet sind. Buchumschlag-Illustration von Snow Le Art Copyright2022 anjeeriku

【1v1, double doting, clean text, handsome men, and fierce women】 Es wird gemunkelt, dass Miss Lu keine Talente hat, keine gute Schülerin ist, arrogant ist und sich nicht um andere kümmert... Ein gewisser Mann, der seine Brille zurechtrückt, schwärmt von ihr und sagt: "Es ist okay, ich will sie trotzdem verwöhnen." Kein Talent? Eines Tages schockierte ein Klavierstück von Lu Qingyi die gesamte Unterhaltungsbranche. Eine arme Schülerin? Schulleiter Hardrick folgte Lu Qingyi mit schmeichelnder Miene und fragte unterwürfig: "Lieber Qingyi, wann kommst du wieder in die Schule, um zu unterrichten?" Arrogant? Kümmert sie sich nicht um andere? sagte Xu Boyan mit liebevoller Anhänglichkeit: "Das sind Privilegien, die ich ihr anbiete. Hast du ein Problem damit?" "Boss, unser Geheimdienstnetzwerk wurde geknackt." Sagte einer der Untergebenen vorsichtig. "Ah? Tut mir leid, mir ist die Hand ausgerutscht." Ein gewisses Fräulein hob nonchalant die Pfote. "Kleines, wie viele Online-Pseudonyme haben Sie?" fragte ein gewisser Mann mit einem spöttischen Lächeln auf den Lippen. Plötzlich entdeckte Lu Qingyi eines Tages, dass ihre Identität nicht das ist, was sie dachte. 【Dies ist die Geschichte von zwei Hauptakteuren, die sich gegenseitig entlarven. Wenn es nicht Ihr Geschmack ist, unterlassen Sie es, schlecht zu reden. Danke.】

In a world teeming with mythical races—dragons, vampires, elves, and more—Pyris Obsidian finds himself reborn as the Champion of Lilith, the Goddess of Lust. Armed with her divine blessings and an ancient Obsidian bloodline, Pyris is thrust into a deadly world where power is the only currency, and ambition can turn men into gods—or their prey. The empires of Argos teeter on the brink of chaos, with Immortals lurking in the shadows, and gods watching from above, waiting for mortals to fall. As Pyris rises, so does his influence over the magical world, manipulating power, desire, and even reality itself. But the gods and their champions won’t stand idle while a new force of lust and dominance rises. With forbidden magic, unparalleled charm, and an insatiable hunger for conquest, Pyris must navigate treacherous alliances, deceitful enemies, and seductive allies, all while keeping the truth of his destiny hidden. For in this world, desire is power, and Pyris will stop at nothing to claim what is his—even if it means defying the gods themselves. Will Pyris bend the world to his will, or will the forces of the divine bring him to his knees? Only time will tell, as he embarks on a journey of lust, magic, and unrivaled ambition. Discord Server: https://discord.gg/3G3rFq29Ya Guys check out my new book. Urban Plundering: I Corrupted The System! [Milfs #loli #Heavy Smut #Taboo #illicitAffairs #SliceOfLife #Villain-Like Mindset #Technology #System #ChampionOfLust #FantasyEpic #MagicalWorlds #DragonsAndGods #VampireEmpire #LustAndPower #DarkFantasyRomance #GodsVsMortals #ForbiddenMagic #ObsidianEmpire #FantasyIntrigue #DivineChampion #MythicalCreatures#ImmortalsAndDragons #ConquerAndSeduce #EpicConquest #LustfulChampion #RiseOfTheChampion #MagicalPolitics #FantasyRebirth]

'ZUN-BAE' the dimension that is only filled with wars, survival, starvation and blood rivers flowing finally finds some peace bcz of the new captain 'Shin Quin-Ben' after he settles all the matters of conflict that caused wars between Elemental spiritual rubies and human. Just like this years passed but suddenly the rumors of a new Guide forming spread like fire all across the content, all the Guides didn't liked the idea at all as they would have to go through the war and stuff again. . . . . .

This is more of a one shot chapter. im thinking about writing more of this story, but as of right now, its slow going. === War. its the one thing that will never fade. Thalion has seen enough war for multiple lifetimes, but as the Champion of his Goddess, Valrava, he is the living incarnation of his Goddesses will. And now, he must once more fulfill his duty as the Champion of War.

A dramatic, eventful love story between the Crown Prince and the Supreme General of the Heavenly Empire! This is an Omegaverse story (A/B/O) with a lot of knives at the beginning. Stay away unless you are used to reading danmeis like 2ha, MDZS, etc.. Following the Heavenly Emperor's death, Crown Prince Xie Jianyu's Fuxi Palace was attacked by a combined force of Longjing Palace and Wuyang Palace. The confrontation between Supreme General Zhang Fengxi resulted in Xie Jianyu's death, after which Zhang Fengxi found out that he did not know Xie Jianyu at all. First, Xie Jianyu was an omega and not an alpha. Second, Zhang Fengxi slept with Xie Jianyu before. Third, Xie Jianyu gave birth to Zhang Fengxi's son. When given the chance to return to the past, will Zhang Fengxi be able to undo his mistakes? Will Xie Jianyu be able to escape his tragic end? Let this author take you on a fascinating journey (⁠｡⁠･⁠ω⁠･⁠｡⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠♡

(Currently looking for an artist to design cover art so please feel free to dm me on X or discord [musuzusu] if you are willing to work) ——— A story revolving around the main character, Nel and his adventures, this is a story about disturbing circumstances, and the influence of strength. ——— Aldrith, a world of wonder, or so you thought. Before the creation of Aldrith itself, in an event labelled the Old Bleed. The progenitor of the cosmos bled and fractured into many fragments, and the blood that leaked out took form as the Ancient. Forming a connection with the Ancient allows a person to awaken sets of illogical mystical abilities, making them an Awakened. The Awakened are the champions of these lands and stand up to evil without worry. Due to forming a connection with the Ancient, they are gifted the ability to use mana. An extension of the Ancient. Another lie. The only way to even be granted the status of Awakened is first you have to sin. The Ancient feeds off blood, chaos, and the grim. It isn’t a force that gives without taking. Lots of Awakened end up corrupting their connection with the Ancient and straying from the path set by the original group of Awakened before they even get to obtain their power. Nowadays blood and malice coat the lands, and as we come to realize that the world is not what we were told to believe, it’s too late. Present day, three nations, all made up of many separate empires and kingdoms, make up most of the world’s influence. The world is brutal, bloody, and sickening. Stuck in a constant state of turmoil and chaos, it isn’t your usual peaches and cream. ——— Born and raised in pious church, Nel is an orphan who has never known his parents or siblings. Everyday he is brutally beaten and taken advantage of growing up as a child, leaving him with a bruise that time will never heal. Nel meets this girl named Elise, who happens to have a similar experience to Nel. They bond over their mutual experiences and make a decision to never leave the other’s side. Years pass and everything seems swell, but one day, Elise tells Nel she must leave the church in search of a place. A place called Valeria. Nel is distraught, confused as to why she’s leaving him. Angry at Elise, Nel runs away to cry in his solitude, waking up the next morning to see that Elise has vanished. Nel matures in the coming years, molding himself into a warrior of notable strength. After making a deal with the emperor of Solim, Nel has essentially became a lap-dog. The emperor assures Nel that if he does what he says, he will lead Nel to Valeria; a deal Nel takes with caution. Marking the start of his long path to glory. ———

Anastasia Harrison, une jeune femme maltraitée par sa cruelle famille, pensait que sa vie était terminée lorsqu'ils l'ont forcée à épouser Richard, le mouton noir peu recommandable de la riche famille Wallace. Pendant ce temps, sa jeune sœur préférée, Michelle, allait épouser Xavier, l'aîné, qui était un PDG. Pourtant, une erreur à l'hôtel de ville a fini par inverser leurs noms sur leurs certificats de mariage respectifs. "C'est quoi ça ?! Comment se fait-il que tu sois mariée à Xavier Wallace ?" "Tu n'auras ni nourriture ni eau jusqu'à ce que tu signes les papiers du divorce !" Pour envenimer les choses, le vieux M. et Mme Harrison sont décédés, laissant tous leurs biens à Anastasia et non au reste de la famille. Cela a poussé les Harrisons à bout. Pour échanger contre une vie paisible, Anastasia était prête à abandonner son héritage et quitter la famille, mais les Harrisons avaient d'autres projets en tête. Ils voulaient se débarrasser d'elle. De manière permanente. Cependant, ce fut par un coup de chance qu'Anastasia fut trouvée par son nouveau mari, Xavier, avant que sa famille ne réussisse. Déterminée à prendre sa revanche, elle a conclu un pacte avec Xavier. "Continue d'être ma femme et je t'aiderai à prendre ta revanche !"

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"Even if I am given another chance... I would still choose you" "Who are you..? "

Em sua vida passada, Su Xiaofei perdeu tudo quando a outra filha do seu pai chegou, arruinando, essencialmente, sua vida. Somente no fim da sua vida é que sua meia-irmã Ye Mingyu revelou a verdade. Su Xiaofei não era a filha biológica de seus pais, mas uma órfã que eles escolheram adotar ao descobrir que sua mãe adotiva não podia conceber um filho. Depois de perder sua mãe adotiva e sua própria vida, Su Xiaofei recebeu uma chance de acertar as contas! Voltando aos dias antes da mãe e filha arruinarem sua vida, Su Xiaofei decidiu que ela não seria mais uma filha obediente para seu desprezível pai, e prometeu não amar seu detestável marido. Justo quando pensou que seu coração se tornara frio e imune ao amor, um certo Jovem Mestre Lu decidiu lhe professar seu amor eterno. Nos últimos momentos da sua vida passada, Lu Qingfeng foi o único que segurou seu corpo inerte de perto e derramou lágrimas quando ela partiu do mundo dos vivos. "Minha decisão já está tomada. Além de você, eu não me casarei com mais ninguém. Além do mais, nesta vida e nas próximas, eu só terei você como minha esposa." Nos olhos de todos, ela era a perversa vilã, mas para Lu Qingfeng, Su Xiaofei era sua deusa pessoal. Enquanto ela navega por sua segunda chance na vida, será que Su Xiaofei seria capaz de ensinar seu coração a não se deixar levar pelo amor dele? Editor/revisor: ninaviews Aviso para futuras cenas e temáticas r18 não apropriadas para o público jovem. Ilustração da capa do livro por Snow Le Art Direitos autorais2022 anjeeriku

This story is more of a hobby and this is my first time writing so don't expect too much also English isn't my first language. Jason is a 16 year old boy trying to get through life with a father who expects him to be perfect and a school where everyone kinda hates him and bullies him with the exception of his two friends Jessica and Isaac. When he is falsely accused of beaten up a student the only witness to the crime Jessica his friend testifies against him and he is expelled from school. On his way home feeling betrayed and thinking about how to explain this to his father he is summoned to a dark cave where a being offers for him to become the champion of the Dark One

[MATURE CONTENT] Mei WuSan, the matron of the Mei family mansion, and the beautiful daughter of King Mei YiChen, King and ruler of humans in a city where the vampires had invaded, City of Yin , had always wanted a life all by herself. And, even with suitors, often lined in long cues before her mansion, pushing for a proposal, she had always sworn for an unmarried life. However, that dream is crushed with her father's sudden and heartwrenching announcement that she was getting married to the ruthless General and ruler of the vampires in the City of Yin, General Lu Tan. General Lu Tan wasn't just a vampire - the creature that had taken over the humans' land and massacred them - he was a ruthless General that led the terrorism conspired by the vampires against the humans and had massacred over 100 nations. However, WuSan's marriage to the General was more than it seemed. WuSan was infact the reincarnation of one of the people General Tan had murdered brutally. WuSan is cursed to reincarnate into General LuTan's bride in order to save the world from the plague that is General LuTan. She is the sacrifice.

After encountering betrayal, Tang Ruochu sought out a stranger to form a marriage alliance, each getting what they needed. However, she did not expect that this marriage would be a turning point in her entire life, with an uncertain future full of life and death. Would it be another heart-breaking pain, or a truly transformative sweet romance, or perhaps the last harbor of love in her life?

I was rejected, but soon, I will marry a wheelchair-bound Rogue."Is this your fiancé?""Yes, he is my husband, Raymond Black," I introduced."How shameful, you are marrying this... uh, rogue, who has no clan, no fixed pack, and can't even protect you if attacked by other werewolves?"I stood at the altar, with many people below, as if saying to me: you are such a fool!Raymond said beside me, "Caitlin, if you want to back out, you still have a chance now, you can chooseto run away."I shook my head, "No... I won't run away, you will be my husband."I saw a hint of surprise in his emerald, green eyes.*******I was set up by my best friend to have sex with a strange man, my first MATE rejected me, an enemy weapon ran through my father's heart, pierced my mother's body. My best friend's family stripped me of my ALPHA status, and I became everyone's go-to OMEGA. Until thatman came along, Rogue, and he saved me, but... I found that he seemed to hide a lot of secrets, wait, my second mate is alpha king?!

This story follows a boy becoming a man named William. Join William on his adventure to overcome adversity, loss and betrayal. This story as of right now is very new and I don’t want to spoil the beginning chapters before I write them. So my apologies for the short synopsis for now. I know where I want this story to go and I’ve kinda sorta mapped a path to get there. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for reading and feedback is greatly appreciated. Please point spelling errors or anything grammatically incorrect, my eyes seem to go blind after reading and rewriting a paragraph too many times.

One sunny day, Shen Jingwei, a Z-list actor, received an opportunity to attend an open-call audition the very next day. It was for the role of an antagonist in a new BL C-Drama, "Dance Of The Dragons", which was adapted from a novel of the same title. He agreed to join the audition due to several factors, among which his manager's threat to jump off the 20th floor, his dire need for money, and also the fact that his rank in the film industry could not go any lower. One look at the panel of judges made him want to turn on his heel to leave, but it was all too late. Because who would expect the poor Z-List actor to meet his mortal enemy/ex-boyfriend, Yan Renzhong, the A-List Actor responsible for his decline long before he even learned how to fly? ------------------ "You and I... are playing a couple of lovers, who will go on to get married and have children with each other." Shen Jingwei could sense blood coming up his throat. What was the point of saying it out loud, again? "Yes," he forced himself to agree nonetheless. Yan Renzhong pinned him with a stare. "We have unresolved issues from the past. I hope you won't let them affect your and my performance in the drama. Act the professional you are supposed to be." "..." "And don't call me 'Emperor Yan' anymore." Yan Renzhong left after delivering one blow after another, not even waiting to see if Shen Jingwei succumbed to his injuries or not. What? Whattt? Whattttttttt?

She gives up her family name just to marry him. To better take care of him, she quits her job and becomes a housewife. And to make sure he's happy, she swallows it all when his family mistreats her. He even stoops so low as to befriend his ex. His happiness is all that she cares about. As long as he is happy, she is willing to die for him. She asks for nothing, but his love. But what does she get in return? A divorce paper thrown on her face, along with a trap to send her to jail as a scapegoat.All these things she does out of love, all the sacrifices she makes...in the end all look 'cheap' in his eyes.1 million, 1 million and he sells her to be a scapegoat, for his true love.How funny.Years of marriage turned out to be the biggest joke ever!1 million to buy her freedom? No way! Even the doormat of her family costs over 1 million!She'll let them know who she truly is. The daughter of the most influential family is back online and about to shine!She'll make them pay, make them cry and make them regret it as hell!

Dans l'univers compétitif du jeu vidéo, Maxime Durand, un ancien joueur professionnel de Titan Brawl, se retrouve propulsé hors de son équipe après une série de performances décevantes. Une trahison inattendue et des pressions insupportables des médias l’ont contraint à abandonner la scène, laissant derrière lui la lumière des projecteurs et ses rêves d’ascension. Pourtant, plutôt que de se laisser abattre, Max décide de renouer avec sa passion pour le jeu. Se retrouvant à la croisée des chemins, il s’associe à une équipe de jeunes talents marginaux, chacun portant ses propres cicatrices et aspirations. Parmi eux, la prodige Elena, une joueuse brillante dont la détermination à prouver sa valeur est teintée de doutes. Elle est prête à tout pour réaliser son rêve de devenir la première femme championne de Titan Brawl. Au fil de leurs entraînements intensifs, Max et l’équipe affrontent non seulement des adversaires redoutables, mais aussi leurs propres démons intérieurs. Dans les ténèbres du doute, ils découvrent la force d’une camaraderie sincère et la véritable essence du jeu, loin des attentes irréalistes d’un monde en quête de gloire.

During three years of marriage, his body belonged to her, but his heart always belonged to another woman. No matter how hard she tried, nothing seemed to change that. However, she became pregnant, but unfortunately, he asked her to have an abortion so that she could continue to donate blood to that woman. She decided to divorce and leave him completely. After experiencing immense pain and change, she emerged reborn, which caused him to develop complex emotions for her and seek to restore their marriage...

Emily used to write web novels, but she got bored of that. She wanted to fulfill her long time dream, becoming a gamer! While being totally non-Mary-Sue. Yeah...

A long inevitable war breaks out between Heaven and Hell dragging the mortal realm into their mess. Involving a patriotic young man named Liam who wanted to protect his home. After his defeat, he stumbled upon the power of the Champions. One of many ways the deity gifted the mortals from her sacrifice was to give them an advantage in the war a long time ago. However, his campaign threw many curveballs, changing him as a person and his destiny to change the world in many ways.