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Having brought up her younger siblings in troubled times and guiding her younger brother to the throne, Xia Wanyuan is the most legendary eldest princess in the history of the Xia Dynasty. When this eldest princess opens her eyes, she finds herself in a world a thousand years into the future. While she is still called "Princess", it's only a nasty jeer imparted on her as a mockery for her arrogant connections within the entertainment industry. So what if you were rich? In the end you've fallen to a status far lower than any beast! In response, Xia Wanyuan promises that a day would come when they will sincerely call her Princess. Everyone laughs at her, waiting to see the day when she'll be abandoned by the wealthy and affluent. Handsome yet aloof, President Jun Shiling is known only for his success in the corporate world with a demeanor cold enough to cut through ice. He has just one thing to say: Take the one hundred million divorce fee and leave quickly. Two years later, the eldest princess is a two-time winner of a prestigious acting award. The darling of the fashion world, she has become a style icon who is also proficient in the four classical arts. As an all-knowing professor in both literature and poetry, she is also a professor in two departments at the most renowned institute of higher learning. The Olympics? Gold medals are a dime a dozen when considering her skills in fencing and shooting. Her name is spread all over the world and she is filled with an unprecedented glory never bestowed upon any other. The CEO who wanted a divorce at the start refutes on television: "How dare anyone spread rumors about our divorce? My dearest wife, can we have another child?"

Just as nuclear weapons are merely a by-product of science, immortality is but a small gift in the pursuit of the Dao. The patriarch of the new method, the great sage and virtuous teacher, Zhen Fa Zhenren, the strongest cultivator in ten thousand years, is recruiting personal disciples. The reference books are as follows: "Topology in Talismans—Starting with the Little Rain Talisman" "Artificial Intelligence Research in Magical Artifacts: A Preliminary Exploration of Artifact Spirits" "Elemental Decomposition of the Nine-turn Golden Elixir" "Basics of Formation Pathways" Note: Preference will be given to those who have published papers in the Journal of Immortal Dao.

For others it takes dying and reincarnating for them to get a system but what happens when you get one without dying? Aron Michael is an average student set to graduate within a week, but he was expelled for a random reason. Due to that, he had heavy student debt and no diploma to help him earn the money to pay it back. But one day he got a system that called itself the [Advanced Tech System]. follow the story to watch him develop from your average Joe to him being the owner of the largest company in the world. Discord server is open: https://discord.gg/KptypY8dGh ********************************************DISCLAIMER************************************************ This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual companies is purely coincidental. The portrayal of names, characters, positions, and companies in this book is entirely fictional and not intended to represent real-life counterparts. All content in this book that may share names, characteristics, positions, or companies with real-life entities is purely coincidental and does not indicate any conflicting part to their real-life counterparts. The author and publisher do not have any intention to defame, discredit, or infringe upon the rights of any individual, company, or entity mentioned in this book. This book is meant for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as factual or a representation of real-life events or people.

Shi Yu se réveilla un jour dans un monde construit sur les fondements du Domptage de Bêtes, où des monstres puissants rôdent et où de grandes sociétés se sont formées autour des Dompteurs de Bêtes qui les apprivoisent. Après avoir conclu qu'il s'était réincarné parce qu'il était beau, il mit ses compétences d'expert en mythologie à profit, visant à devenir un Dompteur de Bêtes professionnel pour ne plus jamais être pauvre dans cette vie. Heureusement, il était né avec un atout dans cette vie, un Index de Compétences qui brisait certaines règles du monde du Domptage de Bêtes. Partant de zéro en copiant secrètement et en enseignant des compétences aux bêtes domestiques et sauvages, Shi Yu s'engagea sur la voie des Dompteurs de Bêtes tout en élevant un tas d'animaux de compagnie défiant toute logique et déraisonnablement puissants... Mots Clés: Bêtes, Animaux de Compagnie, Familiers, Invocation

Lin Wanwan slips a jade bracelet onto her wrist—and steps between two worlds. Side A: neon lights, 5G, instant ramen, MRI machines—an age of abundance where food is fast and friendships sometimes slow. Side B: Tang-dynasty sunshine, cracked earth, locust clouds, emperors who ask villagers to skip meals so soldiers can march. A “golden age” that growls with hunger. Lin has no grand plan—only a wish: let the little bean who waits for her at the gate eat his fill, let the gray-haired elders who calls her “treasure” sleep without fear of famine. Lin Wanwan wants to bring small changes to the world she loves, so the family she cherishes can live a little better, then a little better still—because "I has finally found the place that calls my home."

"È questo un gioco o realtà?" - Michael Norman ***** L'Apocalisse è discesa, e la realtà si è trasformata in un gioco per pochi eletti conosciuti come Risvegliati. Tra i 16 e i 18 anni, ogni adolescente aveva la possibilità di risvegliare una classe e ottenere poteri soprannaturali. I Risvegliati si avventuravano poi in un mondo simile a un gioco, la Terra delle Origini, alla ricerca di tesori e acquisendo una forza tremenda. Michael si è trasmigrato in questo mondo a 18 anni e ha risvegliato con successo la classe del Negromante. Tuttavia, non era tutto: Michael ha anche sbloccato un talento unico che permetteva ai suoi evocazioni di Non Morti di evolversi all'infinito. ..... [Lo Scheletro Minore è evoluto con successo in Scheletro Soldato!] [Lo Scheletro Mago è evoluto con successo in Scheletro Evocatore!] [Il Drago d'Ossa è evoluto con successo in Drago di Gelo Non Morto!] ...... Con le sue potenti evocazioni di Non Morti, Michael si è incamminato sulla strada per diventare una leggenda suprema. Tag: #Negromante #NonMorti #Evoluzione #CostruzioneDiEserciti

Long Tian was a genius cultivator who was known by many names , such as Ruthless Emperor , God Physician , and many other nicknames . He has lived in various eras, he even mastered various things such as medicine, the art of killing, martial arts, modern technology, and other abilities. However, misfortune finally befell him, because he was too obsessed with resurrecting his wife Liu Lifen. He tried to defy fate and use forbidden arts but he failed miserably, and his obsession led to his death. But just as his soul began to dissipate, Long Tian's soul was sucked in by a black hole. And by the time he regained his consciousness, he was already in a world he had never seen before. And from the memory he knew that his current name was Xia Tian, ​​a sixteen year old debauchee. His father was killed by a mysterious person , and he himself was also a cripple. But who is Long Tian? He was a genius cultivator with various abilities, and was well known by many nicknames. He is determined to return to his peak, and fight against his own destiny to become the strongest in this new world.

What happens when modernization meets cultivation? It’s more than just a cultivator picking up a gun. Imagine storage rings and beast contracts being transformed into modern devices, letting anyone capture and tame monsters. What if alchemy evolved to mass-produce pills? Now, add vampires and other mythical races into the mix, and the possibilities are endless. In this fun story, we follow two main characters: Alex is a wealthy second-generation kid from the modern world, an "awakener" who spends his days as a big spender in online games and reading novels on his phone. In the novel community, he’s famous for throwing money around, known as a loyal, rich reader. His ordinary life gets turned upside down when he’s thrown into a new world filled with cultivation and magic. MinYue is a brilliant cultivator, a graceful beauty with incredible talent, and the shining hope of her family to reach new heights. Her disciplined, focused life is the complete opposite of Alex’s carefree lifestyle, but destiny has other plans for them. Through a twist of fate, their lives intertwine when a mysterious system binds them together, assigning them the mission to revive the vampire race. Even with their totally different backgrounds, Alex and MinYue must find a way to work together, blending their unique skills and views on the world. Join them on their journey as they become the strongest duo, rising to claim their throne as Vampire Progenitors in a world where modernization and cultivation collide! _______ Discord https://discord.gg/WBhVXr8YDk

Après trois années de mariage, Wendy Stewart était habituée aux remarques sarcastiques de Michael Lucas, ses menaces fréquentes de divorcer et même son indulgence envers une maîtresse. Elle pensait qu'elle pourrait supporter cela toute sa vie, jusqu'à ce qu'elle tombe accidentellement enceinte d'un enfant que Michael ne voulait pas. Finalement désespérée, Wendy signa l'accord de divorce et partit. Elle pensait qu'ils auraient pu se séparer pour toujours, mais Michael refusa de cesser de la chercher après le divorce. Lorsqu'ils se retrouvèrent, elle était la meilleure designer du monde. Souriant doucement à son ex-mari, elle dit : "Mon cher, nous sommes déjà divorcés." Michael la regarda simplement froidement, "Dis-moi, que faudra-t-il pour que nous nous réconciliions?"

Olivia Parker était autrefois la fille chérie d'un Gamma respecté—jusqu'à ce que la trahison brise son monde. Marquée comme la fille d'un traître, elle a été dépouillée de son titre, de sa dignité, et de la vie qu'elle avait connue, forcée de servir comme une Omega parmi ceux qui la respectaient autrefois. Mais le destin n'en avait pas fini avec elle. Le soir de la cérémonie d'accouplement, Olivia a découvert le tour le plus cruel de tous—elle n'était pas destinée à un seul partenaire, mais à trois. Et pas n'importe quel trois. Alpha Lennox, Alpha Louis, et Alpha Levi—les triplets Alpha impitoyables qui avaient passé des années à la tourmenter. Liés à un mariage qu'ils n'avaient jamais voulu, les triplets ont fait de sa vie un cauchemar éveillé. Ils ont exhibé leur amante, Anita, devant elle, s'assurant qu'elle n'oublie jamais sa place, n'oublie jamais qu'ils ne la voudraient jamais. Mais le destin a sa façon de jouer son propre jeu. Alors que les secrets se dévoilent et que des vérités enfouies viennent à la lumière, les triplets commencent à voir Olivia pour ce qu'elle est vraiment—pas seulement une Luna en titre, mais la femme dont ils n'ont jamais réalisé qu'ils avaient besoin. Seulement maintenant, elle en a fini d'attendre.