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This was the great era of vast warships and the Star River, a time when the multi-universe was shattered and countless Cosmic Fragments were scattered across the void, forming the boundless Shattered Starry Sea. Immortal Domain Dao soldiers, mechanical gods, golden giants, wizard Dominators... An endless array of strange civilizations. Starry Sea Oddity, Genetic Potions, exoskeletal armors, Floating Land Origin... Treasures that could be found everywhere. Spectral Shuttle, Spectral Airship, Spectral Warship, Escort Ships, Battleships, Star-Annihilating Starships, hyperdimensional mother ships... The clearly stratified Xinhuo warships. Song Chi held a Zhu Tian Ruins Market in his hand and engaged in interstellar trade with the countless peoples of the Starry Sea. What? Titanium Crystals are worthless in your Star Domain? I'll take them all, damn it, this is a strategic resource! You call this a chunk of iron? This is Mixed Elemental Copper, the ultimate Enhancement resource! Ordinary ship cannon? Isn't this a golden Star-Annihilating Cannon? Quick... I'll buy it! ... Stretching across the stars, starting from the flame of human civilization.

Originally from the slums, Adam was chosen as a candidate for an experiment to ignite the Spark - an entity that gives superpowers. However, he failed and was thrown into the Dead Lands - the place the world became after the fall of the Last Star, beginning a new era for mankind, dangerous and unexpected. He faced against monsters and dangerous anomalies, sometimes creating artifacts - the miracle of this world. Killing his first monster in deadly combat, Adam became a Phantom - one who could evolve, endlessly moving toward power. Follow Adam on his journey, from fighting monsters and exploring Dead Lands to endless evolution!

Su Mo, a late bloomer, was introverted and bad at socializing with strangers. He thought his life would stay pretty ordinary, but everything changed when he started playing the popular game Star Ring. He unexpectedly rediscovered the joys of life and set off on a journey to claim the throne.

Xu Jin simply bowed a few times in front of the nine star lanterns and came to this world that could guide the starlight into his body. Then, he bowed again in front of the nine star lanterns...

On Blue Sea Star, there exists a transcendent group that controls various unimaginable powers through armed cards, known as — Star Card Masters. Su Yuan had transmigrated, bringing along a system that could enhance his own Star Cards. Awakening of the Transformation Realm Soul Awakening Card = Top-Tier Talent Soul Card "Azure Sky Phoenix" Perfect Level Wind Walking: Evades certain ranged attacks! Perfect Level Gray Flame Strike: Twin Gray Flame Strikes in unison! Perfect Level Elemental Magnetism Pressure: Gravity Domain! Perfect Level Space Cut: Boundary Breaking Line! Perfect Steel Flame Finger + Perfect Hardened Iron Armor = Golden Burning Hand! ... Starting from enhancing his initial Soul Awakening Card, Su Yuan gradually ascended to the ultimate realm of Star Card Masters!

Autor: 平凡魔术师 Could this be the rebirth of a Pill Emperor? Could it be the merging of souls? Long Chen, a seemingly ordinary young man whose spiritual roots, blood, and bones have been stolen, relies on his memories of divine alchemy techniques and cultivates the mysterious Nine Star Sovereign Body Technique to unravel layers of mystery and resolve a shocking situation. He controls the universe, walks on the sun, moon, and stars, seduces beauties of all kinds, and suppresses evil spirits and gods. Legend says: When Long Chen arrives, the earth roars and the heavens howl. When Long Chen appears, ghosts weep and gods lament. This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental. Google Translate was used for the translation.

Year 2056, in a city in the Yuan Jiang Su Jin area. On top of a ruined, shattered six story residential apartment sits a teenager wearing a combat vest, militaristic trousers, and alloyed battle boots. On his back is a hexagonal shield and equipped is a blood-shadow battle knife. He sits there silently on the edge of the roof. At this time, the sparkling sky was shining and there was a refreshing breath within the air that blew towards him. However, there was only silence within the ruined, deserted city, with an occasional howl that makes your heart skip a beat.

My name is Qi Yuan, and I am a time traveler who now holds the esteemed title of the eldest martial brother at Seven Colours Peak. I am armed with a game jade slip capable of connecting realms across the heavens, and blessed with the ability to unveil hidden information through my discerning eyes. [A seemingly ordinary blade of grass reveals secrets of a clandestine meeting between True Man Ku Mu and Empress Dashang that transpired just three days prior.] [Her name is Ruan Yixi, who appears to be your beautiful master on the surface, but she may have a deeper connection, perhaps she is even your wife.] [This is Heavenly Dao of the World, a Spiritual Object renowned for its significance in Foundation Establishment] [This is a lifeless planet, a potential vessel for the creation of a Golden Elixir]. So my road of cultivation turns gradually strange. "Heavenly Dao? A Spiritual Object for Foundation Establishment?" "So many desolate planets, all refined into Golden Elixir!" The Heavenly Dao is used as the foundation and refining stars into Golden Elixir. I am Qi Yuan, I become the origin of all things. My name is Jiang Lingsu, a fellow disciple at Seven Colours Peak. My Senior Brother is mentally ill. He is never focused on work. Nor does he like cultivation. He only loves simulation games. Senior Brother says, "Playing games is like cultivation. It can also create a world." One day, there is one more sun in the sky. I ask him what it is, he says, "That is my Golden Elixir!" This book is also titled 'Cultivation: The Jade Slip's Universe' and 'The Golden Elixir I Cultivated is a Planet,'

She died in her prime as the Queen of Song. After being reincarnated, she becomes a simple trainee. Losing her former glory? It doesn't matter—no one can compete with her voice as a beautiful singer. Mocked by her lowly birth? It doesn't matter—her true identity is enough to make the whole world tremble. She owes huge debts? It doesn't matter... A powerful boss once whispered to her, "Your debt will disappear if you become my woman." But the proud her would reply, "I'm sorry. I would sell my art, but not myself." ———————————————— This is the story of the Queen of Song, return to the peak... and an overbearing chairman. You might have read the comic, but here's the novel that it was adapted from!

The beautiful neighbor he had known for about half a year suddenly asked him if he wanted to be together. Liu Xin'an considered for a brief few seconds before nodding with a smile. But a few days later, she disappeared without a trace. Late, she reappeared on television. Liu Xin'an: So the girlfriend I liked turned out to be a big-time celebrity?