webnovel

Starting Life As A God In Another World

Fantasy
Ongoing · 25.5K Views
  • 22 Chs
    Content
  • 5.0
    10 ratings
  • NO.200+
    SUPPORT
Synopsis

Nathan Steele, a brilliant but overworked game developer, dedicated his life to creating the perfect virtual worlds—ironically at the cost of neglecting his own. After collapsing at his desk from exhaustion, he wakes up in a vast, featureless void. Confused and disoriented, Nathan is greeted by a mysterious Tutorial System that delivers a shocking revelation: "You are no longer human. You are now the God of a new, empty world. Your survival depends on one thing—creating life and earning their unwavering worship. Fail, and you will cease to exist." Given divine powers beyond his imagination, Nathan must start from scratch, crafting the very fabric of reality. Armed with a system that offers guidance, challenges, and occasionally snarky commentary, he embarks on a journey to design landscapes, create intelligent beings, and guide their civilizations. But being a god isn’t as simple as coding a game—free will, rival gods, and unforeseen chaos constantly threaten his creations. To complicate matters further, he discovers he’s not the only god in existence. Other deities vie for dominance, their worlds and worshipers clashing with his own. To secure his survival, Nathan must navigate divine politics, outwit his rivals, and inspire his people to believe in him above all others. Will Nathan rise as a benevolent creator, or will desperation drive him to become a tyrant in his quest for worship? The fate of his world—and his existence—rests in the hands of his creations. In this new life as a god, the rules are clear: Create. Cultivate. Survive.

Tags
8 tags
Chapter 1Awakening to Eternity

Nathan Steele had always joked about dying at his desk. He'd laugh it off with his coworkers, claiming he was married to his work, even as he drowned himself in coffee and deadlines. But no one expected the joke to become reality—not even Nathan himself.

The first thing he noticed was the silence.

It was a profound, oppressive quiet, the kind that pressed against his ears and crawled under his skin. There was no hum of computers, no distant murmur of voices, no clatter of keyboards. Just... nothing.

Nathan opened his eyes—or at least, he thought he did. There was no light, no darkness, no anything. Just an endless, featureless expanse that stretched in all directions.

"Hello?" he called out, his voice shaky. It didn't echo.

Panic started to set in. Where was he? What happened? The last thing he remembered was coding late into the night, trying to fix a game-breaking bug for his company's latest release. Then, there was the sharp pain in his chest, a dizzying collapse, and now... this.

Before his thoughts spiraled further, a cold, mechanical voice broke the silence:

"Welcome, Nathan Steele. Initiating Tutorial System..."

Nathan froze. "What... what is this? Who's there?"

The voice ignored his questions.

"You are dead."

It hit him like a freight train. Dead. The word lingered, heavy and undeniable.

"Your physical body has ceased functioning due to prolonged sleep deprivation and cardiac arrest."

Nathan's mind reeled. Was this some kind of cruel joke? A hallucination brought on by stress? He clutched at his chest instinctively but felt nothing—no heartbeat, no warmth, no sensation at all.

The voice continued, unbothered by his growing panic.

"Congratulations! You have been selected for divine ascension. You are now a god."

"What?" Nathan's voice cracked. "A god? What are you talking about?"

"You are now the sole deity of a new, unformed world. Your primary objective: create life, cultivate belief, and maintain your existence. Failure to generate sufficient faith will result in immediate termination of your divine essence."

Nathan blinked—or at least, he thought he did. "Wait, back up. Termination? You mean I can die again?"

"Correct. Gods who fail to sustain their worshipers are erased."

This was absurd. He was a game developer, not a god. Yet, as ridiculous as it sounded, the cold, clinical tone of the Tutorial System didn't leave much room for argument.

"Okay," Nathan muttered, forcing himself to think. "If I'm a god, where's my world? What am I supposed to do?"

The space around him shimmered, and a glowing panel appeared, floating in the void. It looked like a user interface from one of his own games, complete with tabs and menus.

"Your world is currently a blank slate. You must construct its foundation. Begin by selecting the basic parameters."

Nathan stared at the interface, a mix of awe and disbelief washing over him. The panel displayed options like "Terrain," "Atmosphere," and "Ecosystem," each with sliders and dropdown menus. It was eerily familiar—like something he might've coded during one of his marathon sessions.

"Is this... some kind of sick joke? Did I die and get trapped in one of my own games?"

"Negative. This is reality."

He sighed, rubbing his temples—or at least, trying to. His hands passed through where his head should've been.

"Fine. Let's say I believe you. What happens if I mess this up?"

"Failure to generate a sustainable ecosystem will result in the extinction of your creations. This may lead to a loss of faith, which, as previously stated, will result in your termination."

"No pressure, huh?"

Nathan turned his attention back to the panel. He hesitated, his hand hovering over the "Terrain" tab. Creating a world from scratch sounded... impossible. But then again, so did being dead and talking to a floating interface.

"Alright," he said, taking a deep breath he didn't need. "Let's do this."

The moment Nathan selected the Terrain tab, the void rippled. Options materialized in front of him: mountains, plains, oceans, deserts. Each came with sliders for scale, density, and complexity.

"Let's start simple," he murmured, dragging the slider for plains to the middle.

The emptiness around him shimmered, and suddenly, he was standing on solid ground. Endless, rolling fields of grass stretched out in all directions, dotted with wildflowers swaying in a nonexistent breeze.

Nathan's jaw dropped. "I did that?"

"Correct. Terrain established. Proceed to Atmosphere configuration."

"Right. Atmosphere."

The next panel was even more complex, with options for oxygen levels, weather patterns, and temperature ranges. Nathan fiddled with the settings, trying to strike a balance. As he adjusted the sliders, clouds formed overhead, the sky shifted from gray to blue, and a gentle wind began to blow.

"This is insane," he muttered, watching his world take shape.

But something felt... off. The plains were beautiful, but they were empty—lifeless.

"What about life?" he asked.

"Life creation is unlocked after ecosystem stabilization. Current stability: 42%."

"Figures. Nothing's ever easy."

Nathan spent what felt like hours tweaking the parameters, experimenting with rivers, forests, and mountain ranges. The process was both exhilarating and exhausting. Every change brought new challenges—too much water flooded the plains, too little turned them into deserts. He felt like he was back in the office, debugging code, only now the stakes were his existence.

Finally, the System chimed again:

"Ecosystem stabilized. Life creation unlocked."

Nathan's heart—or whatever he had now—leapt. A new panel appeared, offering templates for various life forms.

Nathan hesitated. The templates ranged from simple microbes to complex animals. He selected the smallest option, a single-celled organism, and placed it in a shallow pond.

For a moment, nothing happened. Then, the water shimmered, and tiny, translucent shapes began to swim.

"They're alive," he whispered, marveling at the sight.

"Congratulations. You have created your first life forms. Progression to higher organisms requires evolutionary guidance."

"Evolution? You mean I have to help them evolve?"

"Correct. Evolutionary intervention is necessary to accelerate development. Suggested goal: intelligent life capable of worship."

Nathan groaned. "Of course. It always comes back to worship."

He spent what felt like an eternity guiding the tiny creatures, tweaking their environment, and watching as they adapted and grew. With each step, the world became more vibrant, more alive.

But it wasn't enough. Nathan could feel the weight of his task pressing down on him. This wasn't just about creating a world—it was about ensuring his survival.

As he sat by the edge of the pond, watching his creations, a thought struck him:

"If I'm a god... does that mean I can communicate with them?"

"Communication protocols unlocked. Warning: premature contact may destabilize faith development."

Nathan smirked. "Guess I'll have to get creative."

Just as he began brainstorming ways to guide his creatures without revealing himself, the System chimed again:

"Alert: Presence of another deity detected."

Nathan froze. "Another deity? What does that mean?"

"Your world is not the only one. Prepare for potential contact—or conflict."

The void shimmered, and for the first time, Nathan felt fear. He wasn't alone in this divine game, and he had no idea what—or who—was coming next.

You May Also Like

The Witch Hunter System

Dual cultivation isn't a choice; it's a necessity. After being struck by a truck like most lucky protagonists (or unlucky ones), Vaan found himself transmigrated into the body of an orphan in the world of witches and demons. However, they didn't always exist. Demons terrorized the world ever since the Gehenna Realm descended over 300 years ago. but along with them, came mana, giving birth to witches to combat these demons. Since then, the world of men was dominated by witches, establishing the seven witch kingdoms, which safeguards at the forefront of the demon invasion. In order to survive in the matriarchal society of the witch kingdoms, Vaan, like all other men who cannot use magic, had to learn how to service the witches to survive. Nevertheless, it did not come without its own benefits. Years of research have led the world to the discovery of intimacy between men and women could increase the witches' mana absorption. But at the same time, men could absorb some of this mana to improve their physique and lifespan. Thus, since then, an intricate relationship was formed between men and witches in the red-light districts. Love became casual, and dual cultivation is common. As a prodigy in the art of pleasing women, Vaan lived a smooth two years since his transmigration as an orphan. However, everything came crashing down in a heartbeat one day when his life was nearly taken, and Lady Eniwse whom he served went berserk. Even so, that was not the end. With the awakening of the Witch Hunter System, watch how Vaan takes on the world and becomes the lord of witches. ===== Genre: [Mature Content] [R-18] [Smut] [Magic] [Witches] [Demons] [Spirits] [Dragons] [Beasts] [Reincarnation] [Adventure] [Action] [Mystery] [Academy] [Weak-to-Strong] [Scheming MC] [Harem] [System] [Servants] [Slaves] [Smart MC] [Alchemy] [Forging] [Misunderstandings] [Game Elements] [Kingdom-Building] [Overpowered MC] ===== Note: Contains lemons. Hunting witches does not necessarily imply killing witches, if you know what I mean ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ===== Feel free to join the discord for novel discussion or grab the novel update role to be notified as soon as new chapters are released in the link below; https://discord.gg/9SUWMPZ ===== My other novels; First novel: Prime Originator (Shared Universe) Second novel: I am a Notorious Boss in the Alternate World (Shared Universe) =====

Pointbreak · Fantasy
4.5
1042 Chs

Earth's Greatest Magus

#Top 20 Webnovel Best Sellers 2021, 2022, 2023, and in 2024 #### History is said to be written by the victors. If so, how about Earth's history? Two millennia ago, a young boy named Emery met a tragic fate. In his final moments, he was transmigrated and accepted into the Universe's most prestigious school of magic. “You are among the chosen few from thousands of human worlds. Whether you seize this opportunity or not, is up to you. You are at Magus Academy, the pinnacle of humanity's ingenuity. Magic, science, and might are all within reach for those who dare to pursue them." [Scan complete - Quadruple affinity. Water, Earth, Plant, and Darkness.] "A quadruple acolyte! Only one in tens of thousands of acolytes possess this!" Thus began Emery’s journey together with his 4 friends from the furthest corner of Earth. Each year they returned to Earth to grow, seek revenge, save the princess, conquer the world, and become Earth's Greatest Magus. Their names are still etched in our history books to this day. Authors Note: I have always been fascinated by writing fantasy relating to historical facts. In this story, you will find characters inspired by real-world myth and legend. The universe I created hopefully will make the reader's imagination excited and logically plausible. I hope you enjoy it. ### Here are some key aspects you'll encounter: MC: The protagonist follows the classic weak-to-strong arc. World: Picture a blend of Harry Potter and Star Wars. System: While it's primarily a magic-based story, there's a structured system in place that's easy to follow. Additionally, elements of cultivation. Harem: No, there are several female interests. But I enjoy romance first. So even if there will be more than one love interest it will be deep. Note: English is not my first language, but you'll notice that my writing and English skills gradually improve throughout the chapters. Other: The novel delves into deep research on science and history, enriching the storyline with factual and intriguing details. Give it a read—you might be pleasantly surprised by what unfolds. Check Out the Video Trailer on youtube type "Earth's Greatest Magus"

Avan · Fantasy
4.5
2527 Chs

Hero of Darkness

Elric's life had been nothing short of a nightmare since his childhood. He was constantly bullied at school, detested and ignored by his family, and left with nobody to care whether he lived or died. The accumulated loneliness and suffering from decades pushed him into a severe depression, and he ultimately decided to take his life’s final decision… Suicide. One day, Elric's soul heard a voice calling out to him. "Wake up, Elric. I am the God of Darkness, and I'm here to give you another chance at life." To the God of Darkness, Elric replied with only two words… "Fuck off!" Now forced with the possibility of a new life despite his unwillingness… Elric must decide whether to become a puppet or forge a new destiny with his own hands. Will he overcome his traumatic past, or will he squander yet another chance at life? Join the Protagonist on his journey as he is given an impossible task while striving to become one of the strongest beings in a world full of Magic, Mythical creatures, Dragons, and Gods. ---------------- [[Author : The protagonist of this story is a scheming mastermind who doesn't trust anyone and plans everything based on his present strength, knowledge and circumstances. No Romance, Harem, or Fan-service here. The main character is also not an Edgelord or a Psychopath who kills people without reason. Character development is a gradual process as the Main Character learns to acknowledge and overcome his flaws. This is a story for those who appreciate a psychologically well-developed character. The protagonist is an Antihero character who exists in the gray area between good and evil. This is a story for those who enjoy complex characters, greatly improving and expanding World-building along with intricate plots. If you are looking for a story with a nuanced and morally ambiguous yet humorous protagonist in a mature and gritty world, then this is the novel for you.]] ---------------- Note : Character Reference Arts available in chapter comments. Discord Link : https://discord.gg/xR7vUzCYx9 ---------------- Note : Vote for the Novel for extra weekly chapters. 500 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter per week 1000 Power Stones = 2 Extra Chapters per week 2500 Power Stones = 5 Extra chapters per week 500 Golden Tickets = 2 Extra chapters per week 1000 Golden Tickets = 3 Extra chapters per week 1500 Golden Tickets = 7 Extra chapters per week

CrimsonWolfAuthor · Fantasy
4.7
1135 Chs

SUPPORT