the lair of the elders

An avid Xianxia reader suddenly gets what he always wanted. He wakes up in a real cultivation world. The only problem? Maybe it was never really his dream after all. Now, faced with the harsh reality of what cultivation truly involves, with endless realms to climb, countless worlds to ascend, and an abundance of arrogant young masters to deal with, despair starts to creep in. Fortunately, his golden finger was not missing, and a mysterious system appears in his mind. Now, armed with elders, ancestors, and a sect leader, he no longer feels completely overwhelmed. "At least I do not have to do everything alone... well, technically, I do. After all, they are my avatars." ------------------------------------------------ Notes: - The avatars are directly controlled by the MC, like multiple bodies sharing the same mind. - Despite the MC’s multiple bodies, only his main body will be involved in any romance. - As for the update schedule: I try to release chapters daily except Fridays when there are no updates. The standard update time is around 4 AM GMT, but this can vary. - If you enjoy the story, please consider leaving a review! And for those interested, you can support me on Patreon and read ahead.  This is an original story written by TIGR4, not a translation of a novel. Just adding this line to avoid misunderstandings since the title sounds very Chinese... which is intentional. Bye! ---------------------------------- Advanced Chapters on Patreon: patreon.com/TIGR4

[ Previous life ] A marriage that was originally meant to end the long war but the happily married couple fell in the hands of tragic death, lead by misunderstandings that FL killed the ML, herself. [ Present, Modern Time ] Sinclair MacLaverty - A mysterious multimillionaire TYCOON, residing in human world is waiting for his BRIDE to be reincarnated. NO! Definitely not for LOVE. The Lord wants a revenge but to his DAZE only a marriage again can secure his own life. Battling with him Syna Rhys- A Journalist is on a mission to expose the rumoured 'womanizer' boss, the young CEO of MacLaverty conglomerate. To fulfil the VOW of love, taken decades ago the duo is reborn to REWRITE their fate this time, they have to bind each other in THREAD OF TRUST. BUT What about the REVENGE plan? Or the Lord will again get bitten by the SNAKE of love? How will Syna get to know that she mistook her MATE for her BROTHER-IN-LAW ! Will Syna again become his ACHILLES HEEL? What if ANOTHER MAN has taken a LIKING towards Lord Sinclair!? ~~~~~~~~ Cover credits to the original artist. Poetry credits to Instagram poet Thy.Young.Shakespeare

Deep within the hidden Lairs of the Nine Dragon Syndicate, a criminal empire prepares to unleash its most devastating plan yet—seizing absolute control over Southeast Asia’s natural resources. Their actions threaten not only the environment but also the fragile political and economic stability of the region, with consequences reaching far beyond their stronghold. David, a conservation officer burdened with the Crown of the Dragon, joins forces with Clarissa, Kiran, and the reformed enforcer Felix to infiltrate the syndicate’s stronghold. But the deeper they go, the more they uncover a labyrinth of betrayal, ancient curses, and long-buried conspiracies that span generations. Each of the nine leaders of the Nine Dragons reveals a piece of the puzzle, exposing the syndicate’s influence over global markets and corrupt governments. Felix’s insider knowledge proves invaluable, but with shifting loyalties and dark secrets emerging, trust becomes a rare commodity. Meanwhile, David’s cursed heritage begins to connect to the resurgence of the Nine Dragons, forcing him to question whether his power is a gift or a curse destined to doom them all. As the past and future collide, the final battle within the heart of the Lairs will determine the fate of nature and humanity. Will David’s curse help dismantle the Nine Dragons, or will their grip on power plunge Southeast Asia—and the world—into irreversible destruction?

An orphan girl Anya, grew up in the slums along with her brother seeing the underbelly of the city full of crime & greed. Her brother intervened when his friends were trying to teach her a 'lesson'. That night she decided she was never going to be weak again. She would be the nemesis of crime. Her most recent case is related to narcotics. Will she survive the dangerous drug mafia that stops at nothing? Andy meets Anya when he has to file a case. He is a handsome guy with the best brains. After losing his job he creates the most successful startup in the country. His funder is connected with the film & drugs industry. What will he have to give up to realise his big dream? His money and Anya's job bring glamour, decadence, and dangerous liaisons into their lives. They come together to create a volatile mixture of passionate love, ruthless crime, base desires, human degradation, death, and devastation; where his life hangs on a thread. How much will she go through before she breaks?

"Rage of the Elders" is an epic fantasy novel that tells the story of two brothers, Barlon and Leron, who are caught in the middle of a brutal war between the Elven Kingdom, the Orc Kingdom, and the Human Kingdom. The novel starts with a devastating orc attack on their village, where the brothers lose their mother and are forced to flee for their lives. As the brothers embark on their separate paths, they find themselves facing challenges and obstacles that test their beliefs and values. Along the way, they discover secrets about their father and their past that change their perspective on the war and their relationship with each other.

[Warning: Mature Content] Abandoned on the side of a dirt road, an unconscious woman awoke, only to find that she had no memories of her past. Shunned and outcasted by a community who saw her as nothing but a parasite, leeching off the hands of the people who saved her. One day, a mysterious woman came to her with an irresistible offer. With curiosity and hopes for a better future, she agreed to the proposal and never looked back. But she would soon find out, that this offer is an invitation that would lead her straight to the pit of a demon’s lair. — Excerpt Seeing the man's beautifully sculpted abdomen, her heart began to race, pounding uncontrollably in her chest. "Enjoying what you see?" With shaking hands, she lifted her head up towards Demetri. His eyes bore into hers as he looked at her intently as if he was ready to gobble her up. "Are you sure you don't want to take a longer look?" "I-I," She bit her lips in nervousness as a tint of pink emerged on her cheeks, embarrassed that she was caught red handed. "I could also take off my trousers if you would like me to." — Hello everyone! This will be my very first piece of written work ever, so I would appreciate any feedback/constructive criticisms. Thank you!

this tale is an anthology style story. it follows 4 different characters with different stories. the 4 stories are connected by the same city...... James White; an office worker who found his wife with another man. and now he doesn't know what to do. Damian Grinberg; a former prisoner who is finally free after many years in prison. now free there is only one thing left for him to do. To kill his own son. Jacob Einarsson; an emotionless Hitman who tries to explore emotions by painting. a coldblooded murderer who forms a bond with a young lady. Miguel Perez; an honest cop put on a difficult position in which he has to chose to either become corrupted, or to DIE. this is an indirect sequel to the Cycle of Hate. ............ warning this work includes: NTR, Torture, Gore, child's graphic or explicit death, Patricide/ Filicide, depiction of intercourse with a minor, short scenes of graphic sex/ nudity. some of those things only happen once or twice on one of the stories, or are part of the theme of that story.

With the deadly mystery of the Queen's assassination, and the Crown Heiress's disappearance engulfing the kingdom of Helmburn, Lady Arabelle must navigate the tricky waters of politics to peel back the many layers of secrets and lies surrounding the royal family.

The world was hit with a major catastrophe, which affected the physical and supernatural world. The cause of this can be attributed to the ELDERS or better still the craziest of them all. This is my first work, so a lot of constructive criticism is appreciated, also am not really good at English so expect some grammatical errors.

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?