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10 stoic principles

10 stoic principles

The Assassin’s Seven Principles of Manipulation

The Assassin’s Seven Principles of Manipulation

Zephyrion had spent the past seven years as an elite assassin for the Order. However, he had never expected that everything he had been led to believe was a lie. Fleeing the Order, he returns to his former life as the second son of one of the most powerful Houses in the Ferran Empire, only to find it divided among rival heirs, ambitious relatives, and powerful factions already maneuvering to seize control. But Zephyrion is no longer the same naive boy as in the past. His years of brutal training have forged him into an Ascendant who defies the very foundation of the world’s power—no longer bound to a single element. Armed with a calculating mind, lethal skill, and the principles his mother once taught him, he will manipulate, outmaneuver, and dismantle every force that stands before him. A/N:   This novel is action-packed and centered around manipulation, so expect intense battles, calculated moves, and ruthless decisions.   The MC is cold, lethal, and highly manipulative.  The first arc focuses on his return home and the establishment of stakes. After that, the pacing accelerates significantly as he grows stronger at a rapid pace.   The story follows the MC’s rise as he develops the Seven Principles of Manipulation, and each arc explores the core of a principle and how it is shaped.   An academy arc will appear later on, and it will be worth the wait.   This is a long-form story (1000+ chapters). It’s recommended to read through the free chapters before deciding whether to continue.   Cheers. … Discord: https://discord.gg/8JthpjYZez
Fantasy
184 Chs
First Night with the Army: The Stoic Big Shot Is Done Pretending

First Night with the Army: The Stoic Big Shot Is Done Pretending

Wen Ci struggled to survive in the apocalypse for three years, only to transmigrate into the 1980s as the real heiress forced into a substitute marriage. The moment she arrived, her own mother pressured her to marry in another’s place. Wen Ci had never been one to submit, even in death. Rather than be manipulated, she leapt into the river to escape— Only to be rescued the very next second. Looking up, she found herself staring at a tall, broad-shouldered man with a face so handsome it could ruin nations. Practically drooling, Wen Ci blinked and asked, “Just passing by?” The man replied coldly, “Your husband.” Wen Ci froze. Her arranged husband… Was this devastatingly handsome big shot? If she’d known sooner, why would she have jumped into the river? She would’ve happily gone straight to enjoying married life! — Later, Wen Ci was assigned to assist at a hospital, where she often heard the doctors speak in awe of a certain “Living Yama” in the Northwest— A man swift and decisive, stern and impartial, so intimidating that anyone who met him trembled. Remembering Wen Ci was married, one doctor asked curiously, “Where is your husband stationed?” Just as Wen Ci was about to answer— She looked up and saw Huo Jingyuan standing in the doorway in civilian clothes, his expression as cold as ever. The doctor hurriedly tugged her sleeve and whispered, “That’s him—the Living Yama!” Wen Ci walked over to him. “Why are you here?” Huo Jingyuan looked at her and answered evenly, “To take you home.”
Urban
87 Chs
I can change the core principles

I can change the core principles

"Where am I" She looked around and shouted at the top of her lungs. "HELP" "HELP" A ball of light crashed into her body. Then she felt suffocated and a screen appeared. [System parasite commencing] She felt pain like never before. [Parasite installing.......Succeeded] [Gaining control of soul.......Succeeded] She suddenly was in a black room and saw a screen. She wanted to move but was stuck as if a mountain was pressing on her. A ball of light suddenly lit and the pressure subsided. [System commencing extermination of soul] Dread washed over her body as she saw a small child about the size of a six year old. She couldn't see through the veil of death as every step the child stepped, she felt closer to the valley of death. "Please have mercy on me" "No" The child suddenly used her arm to cut the woman in half. The women still alive tried to fight back by pouncing on the child but to no avail as the child cut both her arms. Feeling the grasp of death grabbing on her neck. She smirked and chuckled. "Its time for your death" "Oh reall-" The woman blew up with unrelenting force. The power started to disintegrate the child. "How" The last words of the child. The women smiled at the dying child as information flowed through her mind. She fainted. [System 'Law System' has died in a battle of existence] [World System shall give inheritance to relative.......Error] [Law system shall be exiled so that soul shall not gain power.......Error] [Partial Law system is being reabsorbed into world system.......Success] [ERROR ERROR] [Compensation is needed. Transmigration and unparalleled talent is given as compensation.] [World shall be about cultivation as high compensation is needed.] [Unparalleled talent shall be given as title {Unsurpassable martial weapon master}] [World system shall not allow this lowly being to have power so heavy restrictions shall be given] [Lowly being cannot cultivate in anyway.] [Lowly being shall lose everything.] [Processing and implementing...... Success] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Where am I" A child with a voice of a hourse voice sounded. The child covered her mouth and immediately tried to find something to reflect on as she used a puddle, a face of a child about 3 years old but she knew she was 5 and seemed like this from malnurisment. The most mouth opening thing is that she was ugly, she seemed comparable to a donkey. She was shocked but suddenly information resurfaced and she cursed at all the information she remembered. She looked up and cursed in low murmurs as she laid down on the cave floor and slept as she was exhausted from her mind and soul. (Hi, author here, first time writing, so the farther we go the more story concepts I try to add in the story, leading to this pile of burning stupidity called 'I can change the core principle.' Strap on your big boy/girl pants as you get absolutely violated by my terrible writing so I sincerely advice you to be the M that you never knew you were. Strip down and get whipped.) (On a serious note, this whole novel is just a draft for a larger novel so if you find people becoming concepts being too ridiculous. You know what to do...... Flame me in the comments with one star reviews.) Alternative Synopsis Have You thought about the profoundness of a concept? What is a concept? It's a idea. Are there any limits to an idea? Non but physical. Then, are there ways to bypass the physical boundaries of your limited imagination? Spiritually. This is a novel exploring the idea to live a concept that is intricately tied to infinity. Is a system Ai from all those popular books the manifestation of an AI or are they the sad byproduct? I don't know. What is a Law? A concept fully formed. An idea fleshed out for the world to see. So when a cultivator bends a Law, those it follow the past or the future or the present. After all, an idea is something out the bounds of time and space. A idea is discovered not created. It is already existing.
Fantasy
27 Chs
Love & Principles: A Game of Push and Pull

Love & Principles: A Game of Push and Pull

When former lovers are brought together after years, their lives are now completely different and they live in an absolutely contrasting world- One is now a ruthless Mafia Boss while the other is a Special Forces Captain. * * * Alessio DeFazio is the ruthless Don of the DeFazio crime family. Once an average boy with many dreams; he is now a ruthless Mafia Boss who rules with an iron fist. Known for his ruthless yet intelligent methods, he is feared by the other crime families, and under his rule, the DeFazio crime family eventually rises to the top, making him the untouchable Boss of Bosses of the Mafia world. The Mafia King is bound to have many enemies and of course, those intelligence and special forces from many countries who are trying to get wind of him, and... she is among those who are eager to hunt him down. Captain Alora McLean of the Elentrus Army is someone who is more than devoted and sincere in her job. A carefree and kind soul; she always transforms into a tough perfectionist once she puts on her uniform. With her intelligence and mind-blowing merits under her belt, she is a model soldier whom everyone admired and look up to. However... Her life as a perfect Special Forces Captain starts to see a crack when an old flame reappears and shakes up her life. * A righteous soldier and someone who casually commit crimes. Nevertheless, they both find themselves struggling to stand firm in their principles when they shake up each other's lives after years, causing them to practically play a game of push and pull. In an intense battle between love and principles, what will prevail in the end? ---------- Note: All places, characters, incidents, and organizations in this novel are fictional. Disclaimer: I do not own the cover photo. It is uploaded from another source and all rights credited to the rightful owner...
Urban
17 Chs
What are the characteristics of stoic fiction?
Another characteristic is the acceptance of fate. In stoic fiction, characters usually come to terms with whatever life throws at them. They don't fight against the inevitable but rather find ways to make the best of it. Like in many ancient stoic tales, a character might lose everything but still find meaning and purpose in life through their inner strength.
2 answers
2024-11-06 15:59
Principles of Revenge
Here are some principles for recommending revenge novels: 1. [Death Scripture: This is an absolutely dark story of revenge. The story is filled with a dark atmosphere from the beginning to the end.] 2. " Abandoned Wife Reborn, Di Daughter Fighting at the House Gate ": This was a novel about rebirth and revenge. It told the story of the female protagonist's struggle with the house gate after her rebirth. 3. " The Vengeance ": This is a revenge novel, telling the story of the heroine returning in blood and settling the grievances of the past. 4. " A Reborn Daughter Is a Top Student ": This was a revenge novel. The female protagonist used her top student ability and wisdom to take revenge and met a domineering CEO who doted on her to the bone. 5. The Count of Monte Cristo: This is a long novel with revenge as the central clue. It tells the story of the Count of Monte Cristo punishing evil, repaying kindness and taking revenge. These novels all involved the plot of revenge and could be read according to personal preferences.
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2025-01-16 19:45
Principles of Cultivation
The principles of cultivation involved many aspects. First of all, from the perspective of consciousness, human consciousness is divided into unconscious, subconscious, and consciousness, namely the eighth consciousness, Alaya consciousness, the seventh consciousness, and the sixth consciousness. The eighth consciousness, Alaya consciousness, had the function of collecting and remembering. It would collect information about all external things, and this information would affect one's cognition and behavior. The seventh consciousness was related to the sense of self and would affect one's consciousness. From the perspective of life patterns, there was no accident in life. Everything was inevitable. Life situations were projected by life patterns, just like how film determined images. And cultivation was to adjust the life pattern of this bottom level to change the circumstances of life. In terms of specific cultivation methods such as chanting scriptures, one was to understand the wisdom of Buddha and the meaning of cultivation through the scriptures. The second was to use the form of chanting scriptures to control one's mind, change one's state of mind, and correct one's delusional mind. The purpose of cultivation methods such as chanting Buddha or Sanhuohua was to become Buddha. The chanting of the Buddha's name was a path of cultivation. It was a combination of self-cultivation and cultivation of other forces. For example," like a mother remembering her son, like a son remembering her mother ", the Buddha would chant to all living beings, and all living beings would chant to remember the Buddha. Then, they would definitely see the Buddha and become a Buddha. When the Buddha's name was mentioned, all the troubles would naturally be stopped. In addition, cultivation also involved the cultivation of one's nature. For example, by reducing unnecessary social interaction, getting close to nature, trying static activities such as calligraphy, meditation, yoga, learning the wisdom of traditional Chinese culture, and paying attention to health preservation, one could achieve inner peace and calmness, reduce troubles, and improve concentration, thus achieving the purpose of cultivation. "Who told him to cultivate!" The novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
1 answer
2026-03-20 18:48
Computer Principles
Computer principles covered many aspects: ** 1. Basic operation mode of the computer ** 1. ** The three steps of hardware input, calculation, and output ** - Computer hardware was made up of a large number of integrated circuits (IPs), and the pins of the IPs were used for input and output. The normal operation of a computer required three steps: input, operation, and output. First of all, the computer itself could not generate information and needed external data (input). Second, the computer had to process and calculate the input data (operation), which was its core value. Finally, the processed data had to be displayed (output) so that the user could know the result. These three steps were closely linked and were indispensable. 2. ** The Essence of Software-A Collection of Orders and Data ** - The essence of a program was a collection of instructions and data, and it had nothing to do with the complexity of the program. An instruction was a command that controlled the computer to input, calculate, and output. The data in the program is divided into input data that is the object of instruction execution and output data that is obtained from the result of instruction execution. For example, in a personal computer, the content of an executable program file with the.Exe extension was a list of values. Each value was either an instruction or data. 3. ** The difference between computer processing and human thinking habits ** - The computer used numbers to represent all information, which was different from human thinking habits. For example, humans used "blue" and "red" to describe colors, while computers used numbers. For example,"0,0,255" represented blue, and "255,0,0" represented red. The computer would first convert the text into the corresponding numbers (character codes) before processing. ** 2. Computer structure composition ** 1. ** Internal and External Storage ** - The internal and external memory was a component that realized the memory function. It was used to store the calculation program and various data involved in the calculation. 2. **CPU structure and functions ** - ** Arithmetic Unit **: It is composed of an arithmetic logic unit, ALU, general purpose register, and data temporary register. The program status word register accepts the commands of the controller and performs actions. It is responsible for the processing and processing of data, namely the arithmetic and logic operations of data. - ** Controller **: Composed of program counter PC, instruction register AR, address register AR, data register Dr, instruction translator, etc. It is responsible for analyzing the control information specified by the program, controlling and coordinating input and output operations or memory access. - ** Register Group **: The register function is to store the binary-code. It is composed of flip-flops with storage function. Registers, buffer, and memory were in close proximity to the CPU. The closest to the CPU was the register, then the buffer, and finally the memory. When the CPU operated, it first read the data from the hard disk into the memory, and then read the data that was about to be used into the register. The CPU prioritized reading and writing the register, and then the register exchanged data with the memory. The buffer existed between the register and the memory, because frequently manipulating the same address data in the memory would affect the speed, and the extraction speed from the buffer was much faster than the memory. - ** bus **: It is the common channel for the CPU, memory, input and output devices to transmit information. The components of the host are connected through the bus, and the external devices are connected to the bus through the corresponding interface circuit. ** 3. Concepts related to commands and programs ** 1. ** Command ** - An instruction was the smallest unit of program control for a computer. The collection of all instructions was called the computer's instruction system. 2. ** Program ** - A program is a set of instructions written in a certain language to complete a specific task. ** 4. Concepts related to the finite-state machine ** 1. ** Basic Concepts ** - The finite-state machine (FSM) was also known as the synchronous finite-state machine. All the state jumps were performed under the effect of the clock, and the number of states was limited. Each state represents an event, and going from one event to another is called a state jump or transition. 2. ** Constitution and expression ** - It is composed of a state register group and a combination logic circuit. The state register group has k bits, that is, there are k state register, and the state is encrypted into k bits, which can represent multiple unique states. The input has m bits and the output has n bits. The trigger condition for a state change is the arrival of the rising edge of the Clock signal. According to whether the output is related to the input conditions, it can be divided into Moore state machines (the output of the combination logic only depends on the current state and has nothing to do with the input state) and Mealy-type state machines (the output depends not only on the current state but also on the input state). "A Short History of the Future: Legends of the Intelligent Era" was equally exciting. Everyone was welcome to click and read it!
1 answer
2026-03-16 10:04
Primitive principles
The primitive principle was the jungle principle. Under this principle, personal interests came first, showing the characteristics of strong meat and weak food. The novel " Primitive Law " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
1 answer
2026-03-15 19:22
What is a remarkable stoic true story?
The story of Marcus Aurelius is quite remarkable. He was an emperor, yet he practiced stoicism. He had to deal with the pressures of ruling an empire, political intrigue, and wars. But in his 'Meditations', he showed his stoic thinking. He constantly reminded himself to be indifferent to external things that were beyond his control, like the opinions of others or the uncertainties of the empire's future. He focused on being virtuous and leading a good life in the face of great power and responsibility.
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2024-10-25 17:55
What are the characteristics of stoic reading fiction?
When it comes to stoic reading of fiction, detachment is a key characteristic. You don't get too caught up in the drama or the emotions of the characters on a superficial level. Instead, you look for deeper meanings and values. Also, patience is involved. You take your time to understand the stoic elements in the story, rather than rushing through it. And there's an element of self - reflection, as you compare the stoic behavior in the fiction to your own actions and attitudes.
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2024-11-10 01:57
What are some of the best stoic novels?
One of the best stoic novels is 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius. It's not a traditional novel in the sense of a fictional story, but rather a collection of Aurelius' personal writings. His thoughts on self - discipline, acceptance of fate, and the nature of the universe are deeply stoic. Another great one is 'The Enchiridion' by Epictetus. It offers practical advice on how to live a good life according to stoic principles. Also, 'The Obstacle Is the Way' by Ryan Holiday, which shows how to turn difficulties into opportunities through a stoic mindset.
3 answers
2024-11-18 09:25
What are the characteristics of a stoic manga girl?
A stoic manga girl is usually calm, composed, and shows little emotion. She faces challenges with a determined and unflappable attitude.
2 answers
2025-09-09 15:26
What are the characteristics of a stoic girl in manga?
A stoic girl in manga often shows little emotional expression. She's calm and composed in difficult situations and doesn't let her feelings show easily.
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2025-09-28 07:01
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