what is the origin of the midas myth

Yun Lintian, a man from Earth, found himself in a clichéd transmigrated situation and ended up in the Azure World, a magical cultivation-oriented world. Unlike the protagonists in the novels he had read, Yun Lintian lacks any cheating devices to assist him on his journey. Did the God of Transmission forget about it? However, as a crisis unfolds, an ancient power dormant within him suddenly awakens, entangling him in a mysterious destiny... Watch the journey of Yun Lintian in a foreign world as he rises in power ranking alongside his precious all-female sect! ————————————— DISCLAIMER: The protagonist of this novel is exceptionally powerful, resourceful, and mature. If you don't enjoy stories with an overpowered protagonist who frequently use logic from novels he has read to solve the problems he encounters, this novel may not be to your liking. Besides the cultivation adventure, this novel also focuses on romance, comedy, and the bonds between the protagonist and his fellow disciples in the sect. The author is not a native English speaker, so you can expect some grammatical errors in the novel. Please bear with me, and trust me, I am trying to improve it. Everything in this novel is pure fantasy based on the author's imagination. It does not reflect the real world. Hence, readers should not attempt to apply their common sense and logic to this novel. Constructive criticism is always welcome. ————————————— All rights to the cover belong to the original artist.

The nascent Chaos had just been carved out, and the barren void welcomed the souls from the Otherworld. As the first soul in the Chaos World, Laine automatically became the God of Spirituality. However, divine power stems from Divine Power, and the existence of spirituality was insignificant; thus, the newly born Laine was extremely weak. With no other choice, to avoid being overturned by the torrents of fate, Laine had to rely on himself. He carved out realms, and birthed lives belonging solely to spirituality. He created sequences, scattering the steps to deification. He wove the Magic Net, enveloping the sky, the oceans, and the land. When the bell of dusk sounded, I raised my divine seat and proclaimed to all beings from the pinnacle of the Spirit Realm: There are two facets to the world, the material and the spiritual. The material belongs to the gods, and the spiritual belongs to me, such is the ultimate truth of all things.

Traversing parallel worlds, Lu Ban, who only wanted to make some money by making films, awaken a System, which granted him rewards every time he completed a task. Awesome! Wait a second, look under the bed at midnight? Piano sounds in a theater deserted for twenty years? The artist of an art exhibition gone missing? As Lu Ban completed these tasks, he realized that this world might be haunted! This System is not normal. He found that the System not only sent him on deadly explorations in forbidden places but also recorded all his near-death experiences as video material, and later even threw Lu Ban into the Indescribable Another World! “Eh, if I edit these videos into a movie, wouldn't that be the perfect horror film?” Lu Ban began to understand everything. Thus, within the Foreign Domain, legends about the Ancient Overlord and the Indescribable horror began to spread. —— Another title of this book is "Strange Descent, Filming in Cthulhu's World" "What Did I Do Wrong to Live a Streamer's Life in an Infinite World?" "I, the Investigator, Excel at Getting in Over My Head" Keywords: Cthulhu, Original Infinite Streams, Myth-making, Roleplaying, Silly, Psychotic, a novel that heals the heart, light and enjoyable.

“Young man, I can tell from your skeletal structure that you have an extremely rare talent. You must be a one in a million prodigy in the martial arts. Now that the Blue Planet has ascended, mutant beasts are ravaging our homes, and foreign species are invading our land, our people are in grave danger. Here, I have an [Infinite Demon God Physique Training Method], I’ll give it to you for just two dollars. You shall be entrusted with the mission of maintaining world peace.” Xu Lingyun was touched. He said, “I can’t believe that you can actually see my true potential. Here’s four dollars, no need to give me change.” The scammer took the money, left him a fake secret training manual, and left feeling content. Xu Lingyun brought the secret manual home. He slapped the cover of the book. Instantly, the aged, tattered book started emanating a magnificent array of lights. An ancient and powerful aura filled the air, dominating the stars and piercing through the age. A fake? Oh please, in front of me, there is no such thing as “description may not match the actual item, please see the actual item”.

In the drab monotony of his 9–5 cubicle life, Lyden Snow never expected anything more exciting than another spreadsheet—until Angela, a four‑hundred‑year‑old succubus of breathtaking beauty, materializes on his commute and shatters his world—literally. One electric liaison later and a screeching car crash send him hurtling into a hospital bed, where he awakens to a staggering truth: he is no longer fully human, nor is his life bound to a single reality. Drawn into the hidden realms that lie parallel to our own, Lyden must traverse the perilous Borderlands—domains woven from ancient myth and ruled by primal forces. There, the “Pillars” that uphold both mortal and immortal worlds are under siege by an unknown darkness. To save everything he holds dear, he must master the unexpected powers pulsing within him, forge uneasy alliances with dragons, merfolk, and other supernatural beings, and confront a conspiracy that reaches back to the dawn of creation. As Lyden’s circle of allies grows—each bearing their own secrets and desires—so too does the danger. Seductive succubi vie for his loyalty, legendary beasts test his mettle, and gods long thought dead stir in their slumber. Every battle brings him closer to the heart of the enigma: what is the true origin of his newfound abilities, and why do the very forces of myth converge around him?

Luo Feng, accompanied by the Sector Beast Morosa, had passed through reincarnation and arrived at the Land of Origin....

"Black Myth: The Destined One" the mobile game, sent Li Ping'an back to the Journey to the West World where deities and Buddhas had perished, demons roamed freely, and the Three Realms had collapsed. The longer he survived, the stronger he became. Cultivation, Divine Skills, Side Techniques, Magical Treasures... and the like were obtained from the game and could even be taken back to the real world. Black Bear Spirit Bodhisattva, Shadowy Moon Demon Lord, Howling Celestial Dog, Hundred Eyes Demon Lord Bodhisattva, King Huang Feng Bodhisattva, Old Buddha Huang Mei... One after another, those claiming to be immortals, Bodhisattvas, and Buddha Ancestors fell beneath his staff. Only after he had acquired wealth and status in the real world through the Cultivation, Divine Skills, Side Techniques, and Magical Treasures obtained from the game, did he realize that the real world was nothing more than the Nineteenth Layer of Hell in the Journey to the West World... With an undying heart, at ease and carefree, the Destined One Li Ping'an embarked on Journey to the West once more!

Xiu Wanxue woke up and found out that she was reborn. This time, she learned that she was just a nobody in this world where the daughter and the sons of destiny existed. Looking back on all the tragic events that happened in her previous life, she sighed bitterly. No wonder; they hated her so much, even if she didn't do anything wrong but wishing to get 'her' care and love. No wonder; they all loved 'her' so much. It turned out that Xiu Wanxia, her twin sister, was the daughter of destiny, who was surrounded by heaven-defying opportunities, extraordinary men, and the powerful beast partners. Heaven and earth granted her a chance to turned over a new leaf, she won't make the same mistake and misread people again. She will only be kind to those who treat her with kindness and punish those who hurt her loved ones. The old bracelet that was worn on her wrist was actually a portable space with a small world inside where she could plant everything inside. Learning alchemy, drawing runes, contracting beasts, exploring the treasures... many more exciting things are going to happen here. Through blood and hard work, she embarked on her journey to immortality and soared beyond the sky to find her freedom and defy her doom from last life. However, something was off. What would happen, when she find out that everything was exactly different from how it seemed to be? When the secrets slowly transpire, everything turned out to be so....... This book is for participating in Webnovel Spirity Award 2024. NOTE: This book is a reverse harem novel, ending is absolutely reverse harem. Cover from: Webnovel AI Generator Character Image: Pinterest, Credit goes to all original owner The quotes of each characters, aren’t mine. I researched from a website. Credit goes to the owners of those quotes. My DISCORD Username: littlecarrot6510 https://discord.gg/8tn2JkKs My Instagram: Littlecarrot006__ #ReverseHaremFL #Reborn #Portablespace #Cannonfodder #Romance #Beastpartners #Adventures #Darkromance #ImmortalWorld #Xianxia #TwistedPlots #Fighting #DetailNovel #Mysteriouspast #Previouslifememory #Novelwithmoral #Inspiration

When the ancient Towers descended, humanity’s fate was rewritten. Those who entered could gain power, wealth, and authority beyond imagination. But only a rare few awakened true talents capable of changing their destiny. Qin Yuheng, heir of a fallen ancient family, stood before the Awakening Stone and received the result everyone feared. Talentless. To the world, his path had ended before it even began. But hidden from every eye, another power awakened within him — a forbidden ability that could evolve anything the Tower rewarded. Weak fruits became heaven-defying treasures. Ordinary chests became ancient inheritances. Low-level rewards became stepping stones toward absolute power. Behind him stood a family burdened by forgotten glory, sealed wounds, and enemies waiting in the shadows. Before him rose the endless Tower of Origin. And Qin Yuheng would not merely climb it. He would evolve every reward, break every limit, and uncover the truth buried at the peak of the heavens.

[UNDER ONGOING HEAVY REVISION AND PLEASE VISIT THE AUXILIARY CHAPTERS FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS. I'M SO SORRY FOR THIS.] Two past lives. Two bitter endings. Yang Lujia is reborn into a ruthless new universe—a world where cultivators must literally write themselves into existence to survive. Across his two past lives, he was a teacher. This time around, his role—still a teacher, a master. Then, an ancient system awakens and gives him a single mission: “Accept disciples.” As Yang Lujia gathers those rejected, betrayed, and forgotten by fate, he begins building a legacy that may one day shake every Archive in existence. In a universe where the weak are written by fate and the strong write themselves into existence, what kind of legacy will be left behind by the one who teaches others how to hold the quill? --- Copyright 2022 THEFIRESPEAKS