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Lord of the Sky City
Author: Rookie Detective
Ongoing · 1.7M Views
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When the land was occupied by demons, people had no choice but to flee to the sky. After transmigration, Ricky found that he had become the City Lord of a Sky City. He quickly became familiar with this new world and established a clear direction for survival, which was to resolutely engage in farming (kingdombuilding)! He would farm (kingdombuilding) diligently, develop vigorously, and then gallop through the skies. If anyone disagrees, then launch a great sky battle. Or a war!

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I Have A City In An Alternate World

Tang Zhen transmigrated to an apocalyptic world, where humans struggled to survive in various buildings that they built because the ground was covered in lethal dangers that were invisible to the naked eye. Tang Zhen transmigrated along with his mutated cell phone that was packed with miraculous applications. There were all kinds of cities – some could fly in the sky, some could submerge into the ocean while some could become invisible – and shocking secrets were hidden within them. The power of Tang Zhen’s city was… He established a city and quickly leveled up his army with speeding tools. Then, he dominated this alternate world by seizing other cities. He sat at the very top. Beneath his feet was a vast floating city guarded by dragons and surrounded by angels. Countless cannons were also set up at various corners of the city. A million miles ahead, in the depths of the ocean, there was another city as large as a continent awaiting his conquest.

Han Mubai · Sci-fi

Madam’s Identities Shocks the Entire City Again

Qiao Nian lived in the Qiao family’s house for 18 years before her biological parents found her. Suddenly, all the wealthy families in the city knew that the Qiao family had a fake daughter! A true daughter of an affluent family would be talented, gentle, and kind. A fake daughter would not be able to pick up any skills and accomplish nothing. Everyone wanted to see how miserable she would become when she went back to her ravine after being kicked out of a rich family! Qiao Nian also thought that her biological parents were poor teachers from Luohe County. Who knew that her brother drove a Phaeton that was worth three hundred thousand yuan! Her biological father was also a professor who taught at Tsinghua University! The big boss of the family of scums became a bootlicker and bowed in front of her grandpa… Qiao Nian was dumbfounded. Erm… this wasn’t the same as saying yes! After being freed from the family of scums, Qiao Nian was able to be herself. She was the top student in the college entrance examination, a live broadcast star and the heir of an invaluable cultural heritage… Her identities were revealed and when she started to appear on the hot searches in the city, the family of scums turned green. The anti-fans mocked: What’s the point of trying to fake an image? Aren’t you just sticking to my brother everyday? Qiao Nian responded: I’m sorry but I already have a match. Top Brother: @Qiao Nian. Let me introduce her to everyone. This is my sister. Wealthy Grandpa: My dear granddaughter, why are you working so hard? If you want a bicycle, grandpa will buy it for you! The rich and powerful in Beijing spread a rumor that Master Wang was hiding a wife in his luxurious house. No matter how much people tried to persuade him, he never took her out to meet anyone. If he were asked, he would say the same sentence. “My wife is from the countryside and she is shy.” That was until one day when someone saw the noble and cold Master Wang holding a girl’s slender waist while hiding in a corner of a wall and muttering with red eyes. “Baby, when will you give me a title?” [Fake daughter who is from a truly wealthy family] + [Two big bosses]

Brother Ling · Urban

Genius Daddy in the City

An ordinary man, Ye Chen traveled to the cultivation world by accident and became a phenomenal immortal of that era. After 3,000 years in the cultivation world, he was betrayed and traveled back to earth through a spatial tear. Five years had passed in the mortal world, but when he came back with his abilities, he found out he now has a daughter!

Beneath the Lonely Mountain Tree · Urban

El Rey Marcial Supremo Conmocionando Todos los Reinos

``` Era un genio de la alquimia sin igual. Sin embargo, debido a que no podía cultivar las artes marciales, fue traicionado y asesinado por la mujer que más amaba. Luego renació en el cuerpo de un joven insignificante y acosado. —¿Insignificante? ¿Un genio? ¡Qué broma! ¡Nadie en este reino entendía a los genios de la cultivación mejor que Yang Chen! —¿Artes marciales? ¿Alquimia? ¿Qué tiene de difícil la doble cultivación? —se embarcó en el camino demoníaco, levantándose contra todo pronóstico—. Con su talento excepcional, forjó un cuerpo divino, barriendo todas las injusticias. Con su asombrosa alquimia, ¡sorprendió a todos los reinos! ```

Ye Yunduan · Eastern

Supreme Warrior in the City

Three years ago, he got into serious trouble for a woman's sake and ended up serving a three-year sentence. Three years later, he returned triumphant, only to find that the woman had sided with their enemies, and his closest friend had been ruined. In life, simplicity reigns: with the sky above, the earth below, brothers in the heart, and the beloved in the embrace, one needs nothing more. Yet, life is not always simple: facing obstacles from gods and buddhas alike, he vows to conquer all challenges across three thousand worlds. Nothing can stand in his way!

River Handsome · Urban
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What is the significance of 'City of Quartz' in Los Angeles Noir novels?
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2024-11-30 16:54
The 'City of Quartz' represents a particular view of Los Angeles in noir novels. It often symbolizes the hard, cold, and somewhat artificial nature of the city. It can be seen as a backdrop that enhances the noir atmosphere, with its skyscrapers and shiny surfaces hiding the seedy underbelly of crime, corruption, and moral decay.
How does the concept of 'City of Quartz' influence the themes in Los Angeles Noir novels?
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2024-12-01 08:01
The concept of 'City of Quartz' has a profound impact on the themes of Los Angeles Noir novels. Firstly, it contributes to the theme of disillusionment. The city's quartz - like appearance gives an illusion of something solid and perfect, but as the noir stories unfold, the characters discover the flaws and darkness. Secondly, it reinforces the theme of power and powerlessness. The city's imposing structures in the 'City of Quartz' image represent the power structures that the characters, especially the underdogs, have to struggle against.
What are the characteristics of Los Angeles Noir Novels?
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2024-12-10 23:18
One characteristic is the seedy and gritty setting. Los Angeles in these novels often has dark alleys, smoky bars, and a sense of danger lurking everywhere.
Can you recommend some Los Angeles Noir Novels?
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2024-12-11 02:03
Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a classic Los Angeles Noir novel. It features detective Philip Marlowe and is filled with the seedy underbelly of LA.
What are the main themes in 'The Big Sleep Los Angeles Noir Novels'?
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2024-11-17 02:40
Well, the themes of 'The Big Sleep Los Angeles Noir Novels' include the exploration of power dynamics. There are powerful criminals and the detectives who try to bring them to justice. It also shows the dark side of urban life. The city of Los Angeles serves as a character itself, with its glitz on the surface but a lot of darkness and danger lurking in the alleys and behind closed doors. And the theme of mystery is quite prominent as well, as the reader is constantly trying to figure out the truth along with the detective.
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