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This world is a predatory one. It swallows endless worlds and pits them against one another in a checkerboard of kingdoms. The weak are eaten, while the strong vie for resources and land. A grand system overlays this multifarious world, in which killing grants experience, and experience grants leveling up and greater strength. The core of any great city are dungeons, living entities which spawn randomly in the world. A dungeon core is one of the most valuable items in the world, and to capture one is a golden ticket to wealth and fame. Kingdoms rule the land, but people become heroes. Those who exhaust their blood to overcome their limits, those who crossed over from another world, those who fate shines upon, even those who died and regressed in time to their younger selves. One particular dungeon core was born from the darkness, a flawed entity which was more than it seemed. ---------------------- I do not own the Book Cover artwork, I did some minor editing on it, but all appreciations should go to the original artist (Or those who I believe are) Background: https://www.deviantart.com/chateaugrief/art/Forestiere-Underground-Gardens-756257251 Elf: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/QzmA1B (I actually got this from somewhere else, but I found the original creator) **This book is not intended for anyone under the age of 18**

This world is a predatory one. It swallows endless worlds and pits them against one another in a checkerboard of kingdoms. The weak are eaten, while the strong vie for resources and land. A grand system overlays this multifarious world, in which killing grants experience, and experience grants leveling up and greater strength «If you had S-class or A-class skills, history would have changed.» Chris , a hero who has awaken a special ability. [ S class ability:Create Skill ] Then he obtain unlimited power in his journey

And Simon answered their call with a single statement that nobody understood "Et super mos absit hoc hodie!" "Yah!" "WWWaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!" "AAAlllllaaaaallllaaaaallllaaaa!" "EeEEellllleeeeeelllllleeeeeeuuuuuuu!" I, too, yelled a battle cry at the top of my lungs. I had no idea what Simon had just spouted but from Camilla's giggling, I could guess that Simon thought that spouting nonsense was his way of getting out of the earlier predicament. "I forbid death upon this day," Camilla said. "What?" I answered a bit at a loss. "Ancient Latin," she replied smugly, "He said 'I forbid death upon this day'." I laughed aloud "Then he is gonna be really disappointed in everyone here," Camilla did not reply and instead took a deep breath. I did the same, zoning out everything in my surroundings. The environment became a world of electrical pulses traveling across several networks. I perceived the world through my lightning and sped my heartbeat to inhuman levels. I was present now, at this moment, at this point in time. I could feel the electrifying air saturating my lungs, the electrified ground vibrating at the rhythm of the approaching enemy. Then I took a step forward, everyone followed in tandem. Camilla the first, and then the others. Then I took a second step, and this time everyone followed simultaneously. Third step… Fourth step… Fifth step… Then light jogging… Speeding up… Running … Running faster…. Then suddenly, everyone disappeared into motes of light particles that re-constructed itself hundreds of feet above the horde, dozens of miles away from our initial position. We were literally 'diving' into battle. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Despite a rough childhood in the slums, Omari had everything a guy could want - a loving girlfriend, an understanding sister, a wonderful teacher, and his dream job. Still, the scars from his childhood made Omari unable to live a dull life. He dreamed of something greater... something beyond the reaches of what humankind could achieve in the current era. Like always, Omari should have been careful what he wished for. In the year 2046, the World was thrown into chaos as the apocalypse came in the form of massive trees that shot up out of the ground one day. These trees towered over the tallest of buildings and had thicknesses that spanned kilometers at a time. They grew everywhere, in homes, businesses, and cities as they formed a complex network that overlayed the old world. The cause of the apocalypse was unknown, but Omari's workplace was believed to be the origin point of the unfortunate events. Fifteen years after the start of the Apocalypse... after all the pain and suffering... after losing everything he cared about, Omari sent his memories back in time to make sure that the future he lives in, never came to be. Will he be able to uncover the mystery of The Trees? Will he be able to protect all those he has lost? Will he succeed, or will his attempt be washed away by the currents of time? Will Omari be able to learn the truth about 'THE MYTH OF THE WORLD'S TREES'? Discord: https://discord.gg/krTzF4bXfV

Under the veil of the ubiquitous light, an unremarkable teenager was illuminated by its elusive glow. A shift of time, seemingly an eternity; an omni-being spawned forth it's deifying presence into the void. After a bout ceased, a new divinity was born. Crossing over to the infinite cosmos and traversing the unfathomable mysteries within, parallel or not it may be, he arrived... For the first time... The origin place of the immortals. * Somewhere in a cultivation world... "W-Wh-who are you?!!" A man was immoderately frightened that he stepped back in terror involuntarily as his butt plunged on the scabrous ground. Countless cadavers were in repose. In front of him was a nebulous person concealed in the overlay of his exquisite pitch-black robe. His face was hidden in enigma but his aphotic eyes seemed to pierce through his debilitated soul as one of it gleamed in black and the other in white. His serried and boundless aura encompassed everything in the area. The elements hovered in exuberant around him. All existences shuddered by his concentrated pressure. He answered in a deep and uncanny voice. "I'm just a traveler."

While in the midst of clearing and mapping the last map within the massive virtual reality game 'Eclipse', in preparation for the final confrontation against the end goal 'Chaos'-the dragon of destruction, the members of the legendary party 'Eden' find themselves summoned into a strange new world. Faced with the ruthlessness of the king before them, and the world hell-bent on using them for personal gain, this three player's that had only ever known each other within the game must work together-break past their user names-and stop the Eclipse. However, what happens when their usual U.I is no more? Their status screens wiped? Their max level player avatars reset? What happens when they lose their oh so beloved legendary graded equipments? When they become mere fragments of their usual might? Worst of all, this world isn't merely an overlay of coding. Here, they could shed tears. Here, they could feel pain. Here, they could bleed. Within the world of Astria; they could die a gruesome death. However... "There is no way to stop the descent of the Eclipse, we can only fight and struggle after it has arrived. For that, we need a fully centered uniform army of humanity, strong enough to battle all the beasts that will inevitably arrive. However," "The people of this world are truly stupid, if we must save them from the Eclipse, the first step must be to conquer them." So proclaimed, on one fateful day, the tactician of the group, Allen Fraught. Thus unfolds a story about the summoned heroes conquering the world in order to save it. How would their misunderstood legend be written down into the history books? As heroes that saved the world? As conquerors that seized the throne of many lands for themselves? Or would they become something more, something entirely different?

In a world where reality and virtual gaming collide, seventeen-year-old Alex Cipher awakens one morning to find their life irrevocably changed. Transformed into a girl and thrust into a hidden game-like reality known as the Neoxian Protocol, Alex must navigate the challenges of a new identity while mastering their mysterious power of Empathic Resonance. Neoxian Academy for Exceptional Youth is no ordinary high school. Beneath its blend of futuristic technology and classical architecture lies a secret: an overlay of game-like elements visible only to those touched by the Protocol. Health bars, skill trees, and quest notifications become Alex's new reality as they struggle to understand their place in this altered world. Aided by their quick-witted, non-binary best friend Pix, whose "Code Breaker" ability allows them to manipulate the game's underlying structure, Alex begins to unravel the mysteries of the Neoxian Protocol. Their journey is complicated by the alluring and enigmatic Luna Starforge, whose "Stellar Manipulation" powers are as captivating as her guarded personality. As Alex's feelings for Luna grow, so does the strength of their Empathic Resonance, creating a feedback loop of emotional intensity and power. But not everyone welcomes Alex's newfound abilities. Vivian "Vivi" Shadowcast, armed with the power of "Shadow Stealth," emerges as a formidable rival, her suspicions threatening to expose Alex's secrets. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Professor Ren Enigma seems to know more about the Protocol than they let on, their "Mind Maze" ability blurring the lines between mentor and potential threat. As Alex delves deeper into the Protocol, they uncover a web of conspiracies that threaten the fabric of their new reality. Glitches in the system begin to affect students in dangerous ways, and whispers of a hidden purpose behind the Neoxian Protocol grow louder. Alex and their friends must navigate shifting alliances, unlock the true potential of their abilities, and confront the shadowy forces behind the Protocol. Amid the chaos, Alex grapples with profound questions of identity, ethics, and the nature of reality itself. Their growing feelings for Luna are complicated by the intimacy of their empathic connection, forcing Alex to confront their own biases and fears. As the lines between the virtual and the real blur, Alex must decide what truly matters in a world where emotions can be quantified and reality itself is mutable. The story culminates in a high-stakes battle to save Neoxian Academy and the students trapped within the Protocol. Alex, now able to see the pink threads of potential romance linking people thanks to their evolved "Yuri Vision," must rally their friends and former rivals alike. Using a combination of coding skills, emotional intelligence, and newfound courage, they face off against the true architects of the Neoxian Protocol in a climactic showdown that will determine the fate of their world and identities. "Leveling Up Love" is a genre-blending exploration of love, identity, and the power of human connection in an increasingly digital world. It challenges the boundaries between reality and virtuality, asking what it truly means to level up – not just in games, but in life and love.

Jason "Jace" Martinez is a 24-year-old amateur boxer whose dreams of becoming a champion seem perpetually out of reach. Known in Frank's Gym as the perennial loser, Jace is frequently beaten and bruised, the punching bag for more skilled fighters. Despite his unwavering passion for boxing, his body and spirit are nearly broken, until an unexpected opportunity changes everything. After another humiliating defeat in the ring, Jace receives a mysterious message on his phone inviting him to beta test the "Fighter's Edge System," a revolutionary training program that promises to enhance his abilities beyond natural limits. Skeptical but desperate, Jace accepts the offer, and his reality transforms into something out of a video game. The system overlays his vision with a transparent interface displaying his stats, levels, and experience points. As Jace completes training sessions, he earns experience points and levels up, gradually improving his strength, endurance, and agility. For the first time in his life, Jace feels a glimmer of hope and a renewed sense of purpose. As he begins to see tangible progress, Jace faces not only the physical challenges of his rigorous training but also the psychological battles against self-doubt and the skepticism of those around him. With each level he gains, he comes closer to realizing his potential and proving himself to the boxing community.

Zoe Bell was the foster daughter of the Bell Family. On the night she was thrown out, her fiancé was already wrapping his arm around his new love, making headlines in the entertainment news. Afterwards, Zoe found herself caught in one scandal after another, all because she was seen with the most powerful man in Capital City. Everyone sneered, convinced she was nothing more than a fleeting plaything for Mr. Hale. But little did they know that from the very first moment when he laid eyes on her, Mr. Hale had only one thought - He was going to seize love with boldness! - People were all waiting to find something to mock Zoe about, so they intentionally asked William Hale what relationship he was holding with Zoe Bell. Mr. Hale merely laughed and said, "Maybe I haven’t tried hard enough, because after being married for so long, Mrs. Hale still refuses to announce it publicly or give me my rightful title." It was a night with thick, humid air, Zoe was left breathless as William kissed her with arms firmly wrapping around her waist. His voice was low and scorching, “Mrs. Hale, am I trying hard enough?” Zoe gritted her teeth - He was trying way too hard! 【See how the aloof CEO falls for love】 【Love After Marriage】

Murong Jiu, the Ninth Young Miss of the Marquis Mansion, was ugly and talentless, and her fate was to harm her relatives. She was raised in the countryside from a young age. Due to her exceptional medical skills, she was used by the Crown Prince, who drained her of all her value and then threw her into a deep well to drown. Only before her death did she realize she had been switched at birth. Others were rightfully enjoying everything that should have been hers; later, all her family died for her, becoming stepping stones for the Crown Prince! Reincarnated, she returned like a vengeful ghost from hell, making her enemies tremble with fear, ready to seek revenge for each grievance. Unexpectedly, she unintentionally became the darling of her biological family, which made her retract her sharp edges. As the substitute Princess Consort of Prince Ling, she and Prince Ling were a fake couple, intent only on finding the real father of the child in her womb, yet unaware that the man from that night was right in front of her…