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“Young man, I can tell from your skeletal structure that you have an extremely rare talent. You must be a one in a million prodigy in the martial arts. Now that the Blue Planet has ascended, mutant beasts are ravaging our homes, and foreign species are invading our land, our people are in grave danger. Here, I have an [Infinite Demon God Physique Training Method], I’ll give it to you for just two dollars. You shall be entrusted with the mission of maintaining world peace.” Xu Lingyun was touched. He said, “I can’t believe that you can actually see my true potential. Here’s four dollars, no need to give me change.” The scammer took the money, left him a fake secret training manual, and left feeling content. Xu Lingyun brought the secret manual home. He slapped the cover of the book. Instantly, the aged, tattered book started emanating a magnificent array of lights. An ancient and powerful aura filled the air, dominating the stars and piercing through the age. A fake? Oh please, in front of me, there is no such thing as “description may not match the actual item, please see the actual item”.

Luo Feng, accompanied by the Sector Beast Morosa, had passed through reincarnation and arrived at the Land of Origin....

Yang Lujia, a sought-after, handsome, sports-driven, and seemingly perfect man with an outstanding family background was killed in a plane bombing orchestrated by his so-called pals. Before he even knew it, his soul traveled through space, and his supposed-to-be ending unexpectedly took turns. Unknowingly, he set foot into a world made up of five realms where strength matters most. Then, one day, following a mission, he started accepting disciples. [Ding! The system has discovered an S-Class Genius! System’s Fifth Ability Unlocked: Disciple Acknowledgment!] [New Mission: Recruit and acknowledge the Holy Flood Empire's S-Class Genius. The reward will be issued upon acknowledgment from both parties.] --- This is a cultivation story with an overpowered main character. Send me some gifts! It will motivate me to write more of this story. Thanks! =) *the book cover image is not mine. Started: March 13, 2022 Completed: --- Email: [email protected] Facebook/Messenger: Nathaniel Pluvio Copyright 2022 thefirespeaks

Join Elijah Branches, a six year old boy in his path to trinity while he slowly discovers the Supreme Origin. Check out my new novel, Eden: The Rise of a Fallen God. (https://www.webnovel.com/book/16139046705990305/Eden%3A-The-Rise-of-a-Fallen-God)

Buy me a Coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/Shadow_Knight_AK ______ Luo Feng, accompanied by Boundary Beast Morosa, traversed reincarnation and arrived at the Origin Continent… The Origin Continent is the origin of the three-thousand-dimensional Universe Oceans. Each Ocean has an Original Universe and a Reincarnation Channel, and the three-thousand-dimensional Ocean is also the foundation of the prosperity of the Origin Continent. The sky of the Origin Continent is vast and deep, with 'stars' shining brightly. These 'stars' are actually the Miniature Universes of its residents, with the most terrifying stars being the Miniature Universes of the God Kings. The Law of Chaos can be clearly sensed, unlike in the Original Universe. Beings born on the Origin Continent can usually become True Gods. There are also strange beasts that the God Kings allow to occupy most of the territory of the continent. Cultivators from all races kill these beasts and collect their body materials as resources for cultivation. While the beasts can become incredibly powerful due to their bloodline, they are less intelligent than the cultivators. Beasts who reach the God King level are generally kept in captivity by the other God Kings. Those born on the Origin Continent has various special bloodlines in their blood, allowing them to follow the Bloodline Cultivation Method to reach the Primal Chaos Sovereign level. Author: I Eat Tomatoes Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi 我吃西红柿 Disclaimer: This is not my original work. I translate official Chinese novel into English and I do not take any credit for it. All credit goes to this novel's official author “I Eat Tomato.” If you are the official publisher of this novel and you want to remove it then I will remove it immediately. Please support the author at: https://m.qidian.com/book/1039391177/ Have a nice day.

Twin Brother & Sister died after experiencing the acrimony of the World.  However, fate had something else stored for the pair. Somehow a God name Lust God was mysteriously reborn within the Boy's body and discovered something which left him awestruck! Completely forgetting about the mystery of his Rebirth the Lust God then discovered another anomaly within the dead body of the Boy's twin Sister.  Afterward, it finally stuck him... This is the Story of the Lust God who was born into a world that was filled with real monsters in human clothing! Follow him throughout his journey which is filled with Blood, Debauchery, Schemes, and most importantly Lust... _____ [Warning: Adult Content!] 

After reaching the legendary Realm of Space-Time and witnessing the destruction of everything he cherished, Krishak is reborn on Earth before the Great Awakening. Armed with the knowledge of countless lifetimes, he could easily become the strongest cultivator alive. But strength alone failed him once before. This time, instead of raising a single powerhouse, he will raise an entire civilization. By spreading cultivation to the masses, nurturing disciples from every path, and merging technology with spiritual cultivation, Krishak leads humanity toward a future that even the cosmos has never seen. Because the strongest individual can protect a city. But a strong civilization can challenge the heavens themselves.

Join Lu Yin on an epic journey across the Universe, pursuing the truth and tragedy of his past. This is a world of science fantasy where the older generations step back and allow the young to take charge of affairs. Heart-wrenching separations, terrifying situations, all with comic relief that will leave you coming back for more. This is a world where the other characters actually matter, and are revisited frequently as their own lives unfold. Dotting Lu Yin’s path are monumental feats of kingdom-building and treacherous political situations where he must tread carefully if he wants to get to the truth of his history.

Finally passing through reincarnation Lou Feng and his two guests arrive at the Origin Continent. Far away from their primal universe, they must rebuild their status of invincibility, but this journey will surely be filled with obstacles. Disclaimer: This is not my original work and do not take any credit for the original Chinese version of this novel. I am simply translating it. If you are the original copyright holder and want it taken down, please contact and I will do it immediately. Please support the author at: https://www.qidian.com/book/1039391177/

Dark’s Pre Crisis follows Dark across years of growth in a brutal world where safety is never guaranteed. What begins as a simple desire to protect others slowly collides with power, conflict, and responsibility far beyond what anyone should carry. As Dark changes, so does the scale of the threats around him, forcing him to mature, adapt, and make choices that test what kind of person he’s becoming. Question to you: What happens when someone grows up believing the world should be safe for everyone… and gains the power to try and make it so?