Armored Core

Aiden’s world is torn apart when a catastrophic explosion devastates his city, separating him from Lila, the love of his life. Awakening in the surreal Otherworld, he learns that this realm is a patchwork of destruction and despair, where the fragments of things lost in the real world converge. At its heart lies Yggdrasil, the great tree of life that connects all worlds and timelines, threatened by the corruption of the Core—a manifestation of imbalance, rot, and despair. Guided by Sylva, a luminous being tied to Yggdrasil, Aiden wields the quill-sword, a weapon shaped by his imagination. Tasked with restoring balance to the Otherworld and reuniting with Lila, Aiden joins forces with Rowan, a fiery and skilled warrior, and Kieran, a stoic and loyal protector. Together, they face the Core’s shadowy agents, powerful manifestations of fear and despair that seek to corrupt Yggdrasil’s roots and spread their influence across all worlds.

As soon as he opened his eyes, Li Ming was plunged into these tumultuous interstellar spaces, where countless civilizations held their shotguns at the ready, eyeing everything in the universe with covetous intent. For him, the most crucial issue at hand was solving the problem of food and warmth. Fortunately, he could control special items and gain special ability bonuses— 【Thunderclap Armored Exoskeleton—Grade D】 【Control Effect: Power Amplification—100%】 【Control Ability—Armored Four Arms: Develops four mechanical arms to aid in combat, and amplifies control by 50% with Thunder Element.】 He could even evolve it— 【Electromagnetic Power Engine】→【Cold Nuclear Reactor】→…【Stellar Furnace】 ……… An evolutionary path with no boundaries in sight, a supreme arsenal spread across the galaxies, and a grand expedition fleet casting endless blood and fire. When Li Ming unfolded the prism wings that covered planets and fired the super-range photon lasers, and the Stellar Furnace in his chest blossomed with a brilliance far surpassing the sun’s, supported by computational power from the Quantum Photon Calculator... In the universe, countless life forms exclaimed, "Flesh is weak; ascend through machinery!" Li Ming helplessly said, "but this really isn't mechanical ascension..."

It's 2020, and fission cores are all the rage now after dimensional rifts started opening all across the world. The country with the most fission cores will be the strongest country on the planet. But what's that? You want me to eat the fission core?! My system just won't give me break. Well, bottoms up i guess!

Warriors train their bodies. Scholars fill their minds. Every cultivator must have both and the talent to harness qi. But when the youngest princess of the murim lord was born, her golden core had to be sealed immediately because her talent for harvesting qi was too strong. Follow her as she regains her talent as the weakest murim princess.

Centuries after Earth was transported to a chaotic, monster-infested realm, humanity has rebuilt itself under the guidance of a mysterious system that grants select individuals extraordinary powers. Kael, a young Hunter struggles to advance beyond his Red core (E Rank) due to a mysterious ability, Extraction, that drains his progress.

Harry Morton was born in an age where magic and mana ruled everything. He was unable to awaken his affinity and to make things worse he was born with a broken mana core foundation which meant he would never be able to create or develop a mana core. Since he couldn’t create a mana core, he would never be able to draw mana—not even the slightest strand. He was the first person to be born without a mana core foundation, the only one with the inability to draw mana. Due to this, he was regarded as trash by everyone: his parents, his friends, the society and even the academy he attended. It was until one day, during a mana beast attack when he almost lost his life. He saw a strange white line rapidly moving downwards, towards him. Unbeknownst to him, the white streak went into his body. When he woke up the next day, a strange message appeared in front of him. DING!! [Welcome Host to the Manaless mage system] However things didn’t end there, a lot of secrets were revealed to him, things greater than he could have ever imagined. Now that he had the power, would he save humanity? Follow the protagonist in his journey as the Manaless mage, as he rises to the absolute top! ——— Vote for Bonus Chapters! 200 Golden tickets for one Bonus Chapter! 500 Power stones for one Bonus Chapter! ******* Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/PqCseyu2Kh

In the mountain city of Falcrest, Atlas, an orphan and outsider, has always been avoided for his foreign origins. When his dormant mana core unexpectedly awakens, he is thrust into the academy to train as a Blade, one of Draegar’s elite warriors. Surrounded by harsh expectations and unrelenting discipline, Atlas must master his rare talents and prove himself in a society where power defines survival and weakness has no place. What to expect: *Core cultivation and advancement *Super soldiers *Weak to strong progression What not to expect: *Random powerups *Murderhobo Mc *Stupid Mc

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

In the era of humanity's cosmic expansion, an unprecedented threat emerges: hostile, interdimensional combat organisms invade, unleashing catastrophic destruction across the solar system. To counter these enigmatic beings, humanity develops formidable technologies, including battle cyborgs, enchanted armor systems, and bio-parasitic light warriors. Yet, while the external pressure propels humanity's technological prowess to its zenith, it also fractures humanity's ideals and unity, plunging civilization into deep division. A tale of survival, innovation, and the cost of progress unfolds in the face of an existential crisis.

Dread Mage Vellichor; feared and old; and someone who has mastered wizardry at its core, is bored of life and the strenuous actions of the bigger picture. He just wants small, but meaningful interactions with life. And he starts with a little dead girl he called Sonder. --- The chapters are what I call bite-sized, (only around 400 to 700 words), and I'll try to upload a chapter every day except for the weekend.

In modern day earth evolution finally reached the solar system. shedding its old core and terrain earth transforms into a living mana core supplying mana to everything encompassing including plants,humans,animals and all aspects of life even death as it raised monsters neverseen before. As humans on earth struggled to adapt to the new changes and creatures they fought creature and human alike vying to gain power. the only exception to this rule of power was that each individual is granted one main ability and sub abilities that derive from training. mad scientists and intelligent creatures alike tried to harbor more than one abilities but no one could survive the duality of both abilities ,some even losing their life trying. This was the norm in the world to come for everyone except one unsuspecting boy named Adrian. Watch as he travels the galaxies conquering the so called norm and dominating realities.

100000 years in the future, an age of spaceships and intergalactic empires rises. In the dark, endless void, unknown horrors await ready to vie for dominance of the universe. Waking up as a poor child, a man is reincarnated in the far future where he finds a universe filled with aliens, energy weapons, starships, power armor, as well as gods, magic, and rituals. Follow him as he becomes entangled with the various entities that dominate the void while he gains more power, and searches for a way back home. Inspired by Wh40k, starcraft, and lord of mysteries

A new chapter of Caspian's life opens as E.A established a squad system. This is after a new president is appointed to lead the organization. Caspian and the other agents have to adapt to working in competitive squads and earn merit points. Everything suddenly turns meritocratic. What exactly is the aim of this new president? Does he have motives unparallel to E.A's core values? Are things really as they seem to be?

The hero returns to the empire a dragon’s corpse dragged back. Armor askew. They trudge their way back body tired and broken. Home. They expect gratitude. They expect many things like a higher title. What they did not expect was to become the Royal Guard for the First Princess of the Ixmtaraza Empire. Isabella Desdemona. The hero is pulled into confusing politics and relationships within the castle walls. While without the empires converge and allies are made that could break the Ixmtaraza Empire. 18+ for excessive violence and other triggering content.

In a world ravaged by monstrous manarites, humanity clings to survival. A breakthrough discovery - the ability to harness manarite power within their genes - offers a glimmer of hope. However, this newfound strength comes at a cost, blurring the lines between human and beast. Kai is no stranger to loss. Scarred by the brutal murder of his family at the hands of a monstrous manarite, he is driven by an unrelenting vendetta to hunt down and kill the creature that took everything from him. On the day he is to receive his manarite core, Kai’s life takes a dark turn when he is bound to a shadow-shrouded core—a heretic power that twists the very fabric of light and darkness Now, thrust into the enigmatic NYX Academy, a place where shadows hold secrets and light is a weapon, Kai's quest for vengeance becomes even more perilous. The academy is a labyrinth of rivalries, secret factions, and ancient prophecies, where the powerful seek to manipulate Kai’s unique abilities for their own ends. As he struggles to master the shadows within, he discovers that his enemies are not just the monstrous beasts outside the academy, but the darkness lurking within the very walls—and his own heart.

When the gods grew bored of eternity, they create the Trials of Ascension....a deadly game where humanity’s strongest are summoned to compete for the ultimate prize;immortality and divine favor. But for Elias, a seemingly ordinary orphan boy chosen to join the trials, his journey ends before it even begins. He was killed in an accident before even entering the game, his soul should have been erased. Instead, Elias returns, resurrected by the power of the Aether Core....an ancient power that predates the gods themselves. The Aether Core doesn’t just bring him back...it makes him a wildcard, unbound by the rules of the divine. Now armed with forbidden powers, Elias must navigate a world of ruthless contestants, monstrous foes, and jealous gods who see him as a threat to their order. As he rises through the brutal ranks, Elias begins to uncover the truth about the Trials. The gods want him erased. The other contestants want him dead. But as Elias masters the Aether Core’s abilities.....absorbing powers from fallen foes and challenging the divine itself....he realizes the Trials aren’t just a game to survive. They’re a war to win. And Elias may be the only one capable of shattering the chains binding both mortals and immortals alike. But every victory comes at a cost, and the Aether Core whispers of a darker purpose. With every power Elias claims, he inches closer to losing himself. As rivalries turn into alliances, betrayals, and outright war, Elias must decide: Will he become humanity’s savior? Or the force that dooms them all? [Ding!] [Initializing....] [Welcome player 223] [You have been chosen!] [Welcome to the game of the gods!] ................... A.N: Well, this is my first book, reviews and feedback will be very much appreciated. Add to library and gift power stone

The Dungeon of Noxious has existed ever since open beta. In the many dungeons of Cataclysmic Realms, only the Dungeon of Noxious has kept its legendary status, being the only dungeon players haven't conquered. It is stated that the master of the dungeon, Noxious, is a plague god. Hence, many players falter before they can catch a glimpse of his figure, succumbing to the various traps, poisons, and monsters in the dungeon. Player A: "Finally, we'll be the first to beat this dungeon, we'll be immortalized! By the way, how many antidotes do we have left?" Player B: "Boss, we have none left" Both: "...'

In the grand world of Nova, many different races exist such as elves, humans, dwarves and beastmen and through years of war, strife and competition the world has grown, becoming home to great empires and countries throughout the oceans and five continents. However, to the great creators the world has become stagnant and boring, ever since the calamity that was the Church of Light and their Holy White empire. Now the Dark God has created a new race after years upon years of dedicated effort. A species that is like none other and his hope for Nova’s future….Dungeon cores, beings that have the ability to reshape the very world itself, entering the domain of the gods. Join Frost a newly born first generation Dungeon core as he embarks upon his journey within Nova and carves out his place in the world. How will the world’s current denizens react to his birth? Will they be friends or foes? And most of all how the Light God react to this new addition to the world, will he accept them or seek to destroy them? This novel incorporates dungeon building and management but most of that won't fully take off until the later volumes when Frost has much more floors and money to play around with. This is not a solely dungeon story as the MC Frost will have to explore and interact with the world of Nova much like how an adventurer would and forewarning the story is slow. There's a lot of details and avenues which the story goes into, not simply battles, wars and action, it follows all aspects of Frost's life, his growth and interactions with Nova not only as a Dungeon core but also as a person.

Adrian is a Mech pilot and is currently trying to overthrow the current overseer of the Mecha administration known as the core after being told of his brothers deviation from the core and that being the reason he died, he blames the cores administration and their system, but just before he can execute his plan, his company is attacked and he is lost in the process.

[Read 400+ chapters of the novel on Cloudrun TL . xyz] The Earth was affected by an unknown energy, causing its core to expand and bringing about a series of catastrophic events. Extreme heat, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and severe cold—disasters follow one after another! Su Chen, after struggling to survive in the apocalypse, finally reaches a safe zone, only to be betrayed by his girlfriend in the end! Reborn one month before the apocalypse, this time, he lives only for himself!

In a world ruled by chaos, endless wars, and untamed magic, a warrior emerges, determined to continually refine his own body, transforming it into an armored and lethal weapon. Painting the ground with rivers of blood at every step, Draco forges a path of destruction and glory, leaving indelible marks on a world teetering on the brink of collapse. ... Power Stones Campaign! - 100 Power Stones = 2 chapters - 500 Power Stones = 5 chapters - 1000 Power Stones = 8 chapters - 3000 Power Stones = 10 chapters ... Gift campaign! - 20 Golden Tickets = 1 chapter - Magic Castle = 5 chapters.  - Spacecraft = 15 chapters.  - Gachapon = 20 chapters.

A young worker sees his end on the tracks of a train. He prays to an entity to have a second chance and it grants his wish. And he is reborn in a fantasy world of magic and mechas called Armor. But to his misfortune he is living in a game world where he is the VILLAIN. Can the young man named Rudel survive in a world where the world wants him dead for the sake of the protagonist?

Merged into the body of External Disciple Chen Yu was the heart of a demonic god. The heart is the core of life, the most fragile vital organ. To Chen Yu, however, the heart was his greatest strength, granting him power and potential beyond demonic and divine beasts. Here on out, we follow him as he embarks on a mysterious and wonderful journey.

Alfred Winson has been living a normal,ordinary life until he was killed in a ritual and gained the all-spawning dungeon system. This will be my fourth novel but hopefully it will be different.I also wanted to add a dungeon core story as I didn't think there was enough of those.

What is this amazing sword!!?? This Shield too!? Even The Armor!? And This Staff Has A Lot of Magical Energy Into it!? That's what the customers said to me I'm a legendary Blacksmith In my new Life selling armors, shields, swords, and even mage staff.

As the third inheritor of the unique Ruler class Rebirth Core, Kael Avryon is fated to become the Domain Lord of Archayon, a mantle that grants him control over the Ascension System—the force that governs power, fate, and the dynamics of the eight domains. Like his legendary predecessors, Kael wields the unique ability to influence Archayon’s very fabric, but his rise comes at a time of turmoil and growing darkness. Alongside The Ascents, Kael journeys through perilous domains, uncovering ancient secrets, forging alliances, and facing threats tied to his destiny. As he masters the unparalleled potential of the Ruler class Rebirth Core, Kael must balance the weight of his preordained role with the challenges of a world teetering on the edge of ruin. Chronicles of the Rebirth Core is a tale of destiny, power, and sacrifice. It follows Kael’s journey to unite Archayon while forging a legacy that will transcend the ages.

Marisol never imagined she was anything more than an ordinary, broken girl—until her life fell apart. A family that neglected her, the destruction of her beloved stuffed doll, and a spiraling series of tragedies reveal a darker truth: she is a dark seed, an unwitting fragment of a malevolent force known as the Core. Destined to bring chaos and destruction, she is caught between the pull of her own darkness and the world’s desperate attempts to erase her existence. When Eri, a Gothic Lolita demon born from the Core’s influence, emerges from the shadows to protect her, Marisol embarks on a harrowing journey of survival. Hunted by cultists who worship the Core, pursued by a determined scientist seeking to harness her powers for salvation, and haunted by her growing connection to a cosmic battle between light and dark, Marisol must uncover the truth of her existence. Guided by Aiden, a detective whose unwavering belief in her challenges her darkest instincts, Marisol resists the whispers of the Core. But every step closer to freedom pulls her deeper into the eternal conflict between Sylva, the guardian of the Tree of Life, and the Core’s remnants. As the lines between hero and villain blur, Marisol faces an impossible choice: to surrender to the Core’s influence or carve her own path at a devastating cost.

Cory Hayes never imagined death would be the beginning of his true story. Reincarnated into the world of Noater as Fenlor Dusksoul, a humanoid dungeon core, he awakens to a world where survival means more than just staying alive—it means building an unassailable fortress, forging loyal monsters, and outwitting the relentless greed of humanity. Located deep within a shadowy forest, Fenlor’s dungeon, the Soul Wrath Dungeon, is a newborn among its kind. It feeds on the souls of intruders, growing stronger with each battle. But the path to power is fraught with peril: greedy adventurers seek to plunder his secrets, rival dungeons loom in the distance, and whispers of ascended dungeons controlling continents fill the air. Armed with the ability to summon spectral warriors, upgrade his dungeon’s facilities, and absorb the energy of his foes, Fenlor must learn to master his System Interface, uncover the secrets of the Soul Wrath Path, and grow his dungeon from fledgling to dominion. Yet even as he strengthens his forces, questions plague him: Who orchestrated his reincarnation? And why does this world feel so deeply connected to the wrath within him? In a world where dungeons rise and fall like kingdoms, Fenlor’s journey to power begins. As his dungeon grows and his enemies multiply, one thing becomes clear: only the strongest will survive, and Fenlor will stop at nothing to ensure his soul reigns eternal. Dungeon Core Tyrant is a gripping fusion of dungeon-building strategy, epic fantasy, and the relentless fight for survival in a world where even death doesn’t grant peace. Perfect for fans of reincarnation sagas, morally complex antiheroes, and high-stakes battles against overwhelming odds.

The narrative follows the life of Arush, a weak and overweight boy who endures a relentless cycle of bullying and sorrow, struggling to find even a semblance of normalcy in his daily life. His fate takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in a couple's conflict, leading to his reincarnation into a game-like world. In this new reality, he must navigate survival while concealing his identity as a 'Player.' Despite leaving his old life behind, Arush finds that grief and hardship continue to shadow him. Join Arush on his journey as he faces unprecedented challenges, driven by a singular desire: "Will I ever have a normal life?"

You were the most beautiful under the heavens, a peerless beauty that could topple cities and nations, acclaimed as the most beautiful woman of the age. Did you think no man was worthy of you? You were wealthy enough to rival nations, with power that soared to the heavens, second only to none and above tens of thousands, standing at the very pinnacle of the world's order, where no one dared to meet your gaze? My name is Chen Dong. I could save your lives or take them just as easily.