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The way of heaven is impermanent and ruthless. It embraces everything and is free from it. There is no good or evil, no right or wrong, no gratitude or resentment, no joy or sorrow. The way of immortals is the way, the way of demons is the way, the way of monsters is the way, and the way of Buddha is the way. Lying high on the nine-layer cloud, I have realized the truth of the way on the futon. Beyond the dark yellow of heaven and earth, I shall be the master of the religion. Pangu gave birth to Taiji, and the two yin and yang and four images follow. One way passed on to three friends, and the two religions were divided into Chan and Jie. The leaders of the Xuanmen, one breath transformed into the Three Pure Ones

Only when all the living perish, will there be peace ... Apollo was a bratty noble. Using the power of his father, he did many mischievous stunts. However, he would never go too far. The worst he did was steal someone's shoe, while on the average, it would be poking them in the back and running off. That's why he found it so absurd that someone would assassinate him, in his own room no less. He was stabbed in the back and left to die... But then he was back in his room, completely fine. Yet, he was stabbed in the back once again. Once he was stabbed in the back for the third time, the cruel reality began to sink in. That this would repeat itself for an eternity. The only thing in his room was his bed and his bokken, a wooden sword. At some point, Apollo picked up the bokken. He took his first steps to break out of the cycle. And swore to bury the person who called for this assassin with his own hands. ...But also calls a lot of things mommy for some reason.

The Storm Calling Buddha/ Alternate Title: The Cult of Immortality A world set on the basis of 'might makes right'. A world where clear lines were drawn between mortals and immortals, the lower and the higher. A world where cultivation was real, where going against the heavens was considered the only meaningful way to live. That was the world that Luke Griffiths, or rather Mo Yangling found himself in now. How would he, a devout Buddhist and avid reader of Wuxia novels fare in such a world? And was it really going to be the exact same as the many stories he had read in the past? That only time could tell... ___________________________________________ Also, another good tag for this that I couldn't find would be 'Strong to Stronger MC' Just felt the need to add this here.

Once the supreme Buddha of Compassion, Cang Yaochen descended to the mortal realm only to find a world in ruins. To save the crumbling Heavens, he must awaken his hidden personas: The God of Love—a gentle but sinister puppeteer of hearts; and The Asura God—a blood-soaked nightmare. Bound to a mysterious System, he must collect lost artifacts while being hunted by Jiang Li, a mysterious ruler who has waited ten million years for her greatest rival to return. One face, three souls. When mercy fails, will he save the world as a Buddha, or destroy it as a Demon?

The Laughing Man: A Romance of English History — Rafafederico This novel weaves together themes of social injustice and political critique against the backdrop of English history. At its core stands Gwynplaine, a man marked by cruelty — his disfigured face serving as a haunting reflection of humanity’s indifference toward the marginalized. The story opens with Ursus, a wandering philosopher and juggler, and his companion Homo, a domesticated wolf. Together, they roam from place to place, performing for the public while living a nomadic life. From the very beginning, the narrative immerses readers in a sense of loneliness and abandonment. A young child, left behind after a group of ragged travelers hastily departs by sea, becomes the embodiment of fate’s cruelty. Forced to confront solitude and survival, the child’s struggle sets the stage for a profound exploration of suffering, identity, and resilience in a world both beautiful and brutal. Ultimately, The Laughing Man invites readers to reflect on how, even amid despair and deformity, the human spirit continues to seek love, meaning, and hope.

Born beneath the sacred Bodhi tree, Surya entered the world not as a mere child, but as a Buddha—fully enlightened, his mind blazing with the clarity of a thousand lifetimes. Yet, unlike those who came before him, Surya did not preach only stillness or peace. The world called him the "Rebel Buddha," for he was the one who dared to redefine enlightenment itself. "True wisdom," he declared, "is not found in submission, but in shattering the chains that bind us." In a realm where the paths to spiritual awakening are paved with silence and submission, Surya’s existence is a revolt against fate. He tears down the old doctrines, proclaiming, "A caged bird may sing, but it will never soar." His teachings are as much about inner freedom as they are about breaking the shackles of oppression. To him, enlightenment is not an escape from the world, but a fierce engagement with it. "if I must kill in order to maintain my path of freedom, then thousands must die." Surya’s journey is one of fire and defiance—rallying the oppressed, challenging the heavens, and forging a new way for those who would follow. "I do not seek nirvana," he declares to gods and men alike, "I seek the unyielding flame of freedom." His path is one of conflict and revolution, where each step threatens to overturn the ancient order.

Su Qin had travelled into the world of martial arts. In this martial arts world, the Mengyuan Dynasty masters rule the world. The descendants of Juyang have taken control over the land and Xiaoli Flying Daggers fill the air in battle. As Su Qin has absolutely no talent or aptitude for martial arts, he becomes a temple sweeper in the Scripture Pavilion of the Shaolin temple. At that moment, the system was activated. At the Gold Buddha statue, he obtained the Buddha Palm technique. At the Luohan Court, he obtained the Impenetrable Armor technique. At the Shaolin temple Rear Mountain area, he obtained the Demon Buddha Armor. ... The Shaolin temple was full of treasures that he could obtain by signing at various locations. Su Qin carried the hope of staying within the Shaolin temple forever as he focused on signing into the system and ended up remaining in the Shaolin temple for twenty years. After twenty years, a Demon War raged across the world and the Shaolin temple was embroiled within it. The rogues of the Evil sect were now attacking the Shaolin temple. They went on a killing spree, overflowing with terrible power, all the way until they arrived at the Scripture Pavilion where they bumped into Su Qin who was there sweeping the floor.

"Mingjing descended the mountain and became the real young miss of the Zhu family in River City. No one in the Zhu family liked this little Buddhist nun who came out from deep mountains. They gave the fake daughter their utmost care while warning the real young miss to discard all ideas of replacing the fake daughter's place. Mingjing did not fight. She ate vegetarian food and read Buddhist scriptures every day—void of lust and desires. Her younger brother got caught in a huge lawsuit. Mrs. Zhu went through a lot of trouble to invite the First Lady to plead for mercy only to receive merciless ridicule. ""I'll give you a second chance on Master Mingjing's account."" Mrs. Zhu, ""?” Mr. Zhu's company was in a crisis and was in desperate need of money. In his attempt to gain the richest man's favor, the rich man merely responded with a gaze full of despise. ""You tend to take fish eyes for pearls. I think you've developed an acquired taste in your investments."" Mr. Zhu, ""?” The fake daughter wanted to ruin the real daughter's reputation at a banquet. Eventually, everyone ended up realizing that the real young miss of the Zhu family was as beautiful as a fairy with a kindred heart. Fake daughter, ""?"" The crown prince of the wealthy, Qu Feitai, was also a top celebrity in showbiz. Being at the center of attention, he could summon a tempest whenever he wanted. When he participated in a variety show, a frail female guest appeared. She chopped wood with her left hand and pulled noodles with her right hand. Steaming, boiling, and cooking; everything was a piece of cake to her. As someone horrible at maintaining an orderly life, he was dumbfounded. During the live broadcast of the International Junior League finals, his cousin, who was known as a genius in Go, was extremely anxious. On the other hand, the familiar-looking beautiful girl opposite him was calm and composed, ending him in one move. His high-flyer best friend cried to him, ""After your goddess transferred over, I can never surpass being in second place anymore."" Qu Feitai, ""How many surprises do you have that I don't know about?"" Until one day, he actually saw her discussing scriptures and Buddism with a group of old monks at an international Buddhist exchange. As she started to speak of Buddhist Dharma, Qu Feitai panicked… ""You keep your six senses pure and saw through the vanity of the world, but I insist on dragging you here for a walk in the mortal realm. Worse comes to worst, you'll ascend to nirvana and I'll end up in hell."" "

Lu Li transmigrated and became an apprentice in a Demonic sect. He was also given the Martial Art System. He could automatically cultivate any technique as long as he learned it. But. [Your Blood-Devouring Demonic Technique is feeling sad as it has not absorbed human blood. Cultivation level decreased.] [Your Heart-Shattering Palm Technique is not satisfied as you have only been killing animals. No progress with its cultivation level.] [Your Seven Kills Fist Technique is very dissatisfied with your kind heart. Cultivation level decreased.] [Your Ghostly Steps Technique does not have enough energy as you have not fused with the soul of any ghosts or spirits. No progress with its cultivation level.] ...... Lu Li had no other choice when he read the system notifications. Thus, he started to cultivate orthodox techniques in the Demonic sect.

Betrayed by his closest allies and left to die in a cursed dungeon, Dorian Grinn discovers the truth about his unique skill: he cannot die. Each death strengthens his body, sharpens his mind, and erodes his sanity. Trapped in an endless cycle of brutal deaths, he emerges from the abyss not as the man he once was, but as something far more dangerous—a laughing, unpredictable force of nature. Fueled by hatred for the weak and an insatiable thirst for vengeance, Dorian sets out to destroy the comrades who betrayed him and the system that empowers them. With every step, he builds an empire from chaos, turning misfits and monsters into his loyal army. But the gods of this world don’t take kindly to rebellion, and Dorian isn’t just fighting for revenge—he’s fighting to break the world itself. Madness is his weapon. Immortality is his curse. And death? Just another joke.