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Three years ago, he ran rampant in Africa, undeniably the King of Soldier Kings. Three years later, he returned to the city, carless, houseless, and constantly in trouble. Applying to be a security guard at a company, switching from the battlefield to the office, he's low key, clever, with depth. Even security guards can have their moment in the spring. Every time someone asked him, why are you always the unlucky one? Basil Jaak would shyly say, it's just because I'm too obviously handsome! ...

Jun Xiaoyao was transported to a mystical world and became the divine child of a Clan of the Ancients. He came to possess an invincible background, unparalleled talents and even a check-in system, enabling him to acquire an Accomplished Sacred Body of the Ancients at the very beginning of his new life. He acquired the Divine Elephant Overpowering Force, a six-star reward, checking in at the Old Tablet of Taiyue. He acquired the Bones of Supremacy, a seven-star reward, checking in at his Ten Years Old Banquet. He acquired the Cauldron of Maternal Qi of All Beings, an eight-star reward, checking in at the Bronze Mystical Hall. He acquired the Grand Method of Freedom Melding, a ten-star reward, checking in at the Borderless Ocean. He sat on the clouds countless years later, with his sword pointing at the heavens, saying, “I alone shall rule over the heavens and the earth. I shall become the pinnacle at the very end of the mystic path!” ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

This captivating novel is also adapted into a comic available on Webnovel. ---------------------------------- Cultivating inner strength with the Nine Yang Energy and training the body to an indestructible state, the Golden Back Nine Rings Saber sweeps across with a forty-yard long silver-blue blade energy. With force sinking into the dan tian, charging left and right, the Descending Dragon Palm bombards everything in sight. There's the Way of the Heart Demon Seed... Self-Forgetfulness... Sunflower True Power... Flying Dagger in the Void... Cassock Subdues Demons... Seven Forms of the Dragon... Palm of Buddha, War God Shattering! All are part of a riveting and blood-pumping journey in the world of martial arts! ... The mighty and robust Village Leader, Jiang Dali, sits quietly on his ornately carved pearwood chair, draped in a tiger skin coat over his bulging, strong muscles. His eyes are cold and tranquil as he surveils the newly recruited players sitting on both sides. Flattering praises from these players are incessant. 'Mighty Village Leader, invincible against swords and spears, an unmatched Iron Palm – please teach me your martial arts expertise!' 'Village Leader, can someone with sensitive skin practice the Iron Shirt technique?' 'Brother, spare the slick talk. The Village Leader is well-known for his ruthless and merciless nature.' A player, who had just resurrected at the City God Temple, makes a grimace, 'Ignorant at first, I didn’t grasp the hidden meaning in his words. The second time I listen, I'm already a soul under the knife. The Village Leader's word is law; asking the same question twice will get you sent on your way. I have no f**ks left to give.' In essence, this is all about a muscleman wielding a big saber, traversing through the thrilling and varied martial world without a female lead. A domineering and decisive tyrant, an Iron-Boss with player characters flowing like water....

Merged into the body of External Disciple Chen Yu was the heart of a demonic god. The heart is the core of life, the most fragile vital organ. To Chen Yu, however, the heart was his greatest strength, granting him power and potential beyond demonic and divine beasts. Here on out, we follow him as he embarks on a mysterious and wonderful journey.

Traversing through ancient family lineages, invincible from the start; checking in across all realms, dominating at every step. The Great Sacred Body with prison-subduing power, Supreme Bone nurturing the maternal energy cauldron; self-transforming and independent, supreme ruler of the nine heavens. Seizing seven stars at the ten-year banquet, claiming eight stars from the bronze immortal palace; proving ten stars at the boundless sea, determining fate with one sword pointing to the sky. Born as a prodigy, neither humble nor arrogant; at the end of the immortal path, only I stand at the peak.

In the vast and boundless fantasy world, there is a young man named Yun Che, who has lived in a remote village since childhood and his life story is a mystery. One day, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the world, and Yun Che awakened a shocking ability - the ancient holy body of the sign-in system! This ancient holy body is the supreme physique left by the ancient gods. The owner can devour the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and condense the supreme divine power. With this physique, Yun Che's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. It only took a few months from obscurity to shocking the world. However, with the growth of power, Yun Che has gradually been involved in disputes and conspiracies on the continent. Major forces coveted his ancient holy body and rushed to snatch it. In the face of numerous crises, Yun Che was indomitable. With the help of the mysterious treasures obtained by the sign-in system, he overcame all obstacles and embarked on the road of strength. During this journey full of adventures and challenges, Yun Che met a group of like-minded partners, and together they explored the true secrets of the ancient holy body and the shocking mystery hidden deep in the continent. Through thrilling battles and breakthroughs on the brink of life and death, Yun Che will eventually stand at the top of the world and write his own legendary chapter!

Young Lin Yi, betrayed by his beloved, had his core taken away and became a pariah despised by all. At a fortuitous moment, Lin Yi acquired the ancient legacy 'Chaos Sword Body Technique', rising against the odds to embark on a path of revenge! "Those who have wronged me, Lin Yi, shall be repaid a hundredfold!"

Jun Xiaoyao was transported to a mystical world and became the divine child of a Clan of the Ancients. He came to possess an invincible background, unparalleled talents and even a check-in system, enabling him to acquire an Accomplished Sacred Body of the Ancients at the very beginning of his new life. "Haha, this is my grandson, my grandson has the bearing of an emperor!" "With this child, my Jun Family can compete for an empire this era!"

Transmigrated into the future, Nash, once the father of the first true Artificial Intelligence and the richest man on Earth, found himself reduced to a nameless vagrant, the lowest of the low. Stripped of power and identity, he faced a world that had evolved beyond his imagination. Fortunately, in this bleak new reality, Nash uncovered a hidden gift: the ability to program his body. Once a linguistic genius, a pioneer who gave commands to artificial intelligence with precision and brilliance. What twist could he do now that he is given the ability to program his body? Can't control every fiber of your body? → [Control Module System] Tired of endless training? → [Training Module System] Too weak in combat? → [Combat Module System] Need perfect memory? → [Memory Module System] In a world ruled by technology and extraordinary, watch how Nash reforge his destiny as he uncovers the deepest secrets of his body. "This time, I won’t build a god. I’ll become one."