Novels Starting with 'S' - Page 13

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Supernatural Romance Mystery Xuanhuan Seinen

To be is to have a soul. The soul begets a will. Wills accumulate into mysterious psychic forces, weaving secret domains within the fabric of reality.

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Action Slice Of Life Adventure Supernatural Fantasy

One day, a mysterious tower suddenly appeared in the city. The people decided to call it a dungeon, and while it was full of rugged terrain and dangerous monsters, it was also a land of opportunity, where countless treasures awaited. When Sejun, a young man living an ordinary life, is invited to the dungeon by chance, he is thrilled at the prospect of becoming rich, but he is stranded in a hidden area of the mysterious tower. All he has is a few seeds and his body. Now Sejun must farm, collect resources, and figure out his own survival strategy!

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Comedy Adventure Xianxia Action Fantasy

An amazing world of cultivation. A majestic world where miracles happen. There is a warrior who defies destiny and forge his own path facing innumerable difficulties ahead.Come and join the life of the person who will go against the set destiny of the cruel world and become something extraordinary.=====Extraordinary my foot. What is this illogical cr*p? Does it even make sense?If you are doctor, then work in a hospital. What the hell are you doing going after girls?If you are a commander in the army, then bring your army to get revenge on those who wronged you. Why go through the trouble of pretending to be a weakling.You are a useless son in law? Your wife's family thinks you are good for nothing? Then how the hell did you score her in the first place?!!! If they like money so much and you are a hidden millionaire, then why in the name of sanity would you hide this fact and be berated every day?!!!The hell is all this?!!! The more I read it, the more illogical it becomes. Like this all came straight out of someone's as--[Host, why don't you calm down?]'You shut up!!! You're the reason I'm stuck here in the first place!!!!'[Host, you need anger management]'THE FU*K DID YOU SAY?!!!!!'

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School Life Comedy Mecha Sci-fi Romance

The former top engineering student Wei San transmigrated into an interstellar child who was deprived of education. By picking up garbage and turning waste into treasure, she finally saved a sum of money before the opening season of school and immediately signed up.She planned to become a Mecha Engineer in the future. It was said that it can make a lot of money and was closely related to her own original specialization. Plan pass Unexpectedly, because of her greed for cheap tuition fees, Wei San reported to the wrong major and became a mecha individual fighterthose violent maniacs who licks blood all dayWeiGentle & QuietImpoverishedEngineer: ""However, the environment could not make her give in, and Wei San decided to learn by herself in her spare time.During the training period of a certain competition, the media interviewed and photographed the individual fighters of each school in turn, which was broadcast live on the whole interstellar network. The audience could see that everyone was training desperately, such as gravity pressurization, close combat, long-distance entanglement and so on.YY's melee is too strong. Who dares to melee when the light saber is out!ww's whipping skills are too superb, NB(F****** great)! ! !Then Wei San was recorded sitting cross legged in the training hall, looking down and concentrating on reading a book.What's that Wei San looking at?As the camera zoomed in, the cover of the book in Wei San's hand was immediately seen clearly by the whole star network: "Qing Fei teaches you to become a mecha master in 21 days"AudienceAs long as one hears the title of the novel, they could tell it wasn't read by serious people.The next day, the star net headline: A military academy student was overwhelmed and mentally disordered during training, trying to change careers.

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Slice Of Life Romance

He was aloof, reticent, and indifferent to women. Many girls expressed their liking for him, but he refused all with three sentences: "No way," "No need," "No possibility."Except for one personher.Since she moved in and lived with his family, he changed a lot. The used-to-be aloof guy not only helped her with her homework but also protected her all the time. He liked to tease her every day."Be good. I'll let you kiss me.""I will only answer your questions.""One wrong letter, one kiss."

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Action Adventure Mecha Fantasy Supernatural

Humanity, on the verge of reaching the singularity through AI advancement, fell before it could grasp it.In a cyberpunk world where Seouland even all of Koreano longer exists, a story unfolds of someone living leisurely amidst the chaos.

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Fantasy Reincarnation Comedy Action Romance

Dying and then meeting a giant God in the image of an Impostor from Among us in the afterlife was certainly something I didn't expect would happen.Getting reincarnated by it, was something I expected even less.And awakening in a world where heroes and villains run rampant, was certainly the cherry on top on this whole matter.But well, nothing I can do about it.

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Josei Fantasy

Ever since she transmigrated, she was blessed with an inbuilt anti-poison detector.

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Fantasy Adventure Harem Action

Second Awakening? A System? Having lost the battle of the Dark Catastrophe to the demonsspawns of the Dark Gods humanity is given a chance at making things right once again. Born as a twin into a family of high ranking talent awakeners, Damien Terrace is met with trouble when it is his turn to perform the ritual. After awakening the E-Rank Summoner talent, Damien loses everything to his twin. Exiled by his father to perish away from them, Damien goes through a second awakening that changes the play field for him. Ding! [The God of Summons is furious and has blessed you with a system!] [You have fused with the Mythics Summoning SystemA system that only allows you to summon mythical beasts!] [Obtain nineteen Magic Essence Cores to boost your core to the next level!] [Slay 200 more demons to unlock another summon!] Damien's only option is to evolve!

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Fantasy Sci-fi Adventure Action

The empire encompassed endless twinkling stars, but in this dark and terrifying distant future, there were only endless wars.......Gu Hang became the governor of a wasteland planet, where previous governors had all been executed for failing to deliver the tithe on time.Monsters and Low Energy Storms rampaged, survivor factions schemed against each other, technological regression, low productivity, the resurgence of Evil Gods, Green Skin Orcs taking root and sprouting..."Don't panic just yet, let me check the panel below."[Military Tokens], [Heroes], [Technology], [Events]...Starting as the planetary governor, he would build fleets that traversed the Star Sea, suppressing all alien forms, heretics, traitors, and demons of chaos!Although I formed battle groups on my own, funded Battle Nuns, diverted the imperial tax, and disregarded deployment orders... I knew I was fiercely loyal!Traitors? This is clearly the Third Empire!

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Historical Harem Slice Of Life Romance Fantasy

Taufik D'Archy was just an ordinary Boy who lived an Ordinary Life in an Ordinary environment.The Only Thing That seems Unordinary In His Life Was His Father's Sudden Disappearance.But Someday, He Wakes Up And Finds That His Ordinary Life was Destined To Change With "A Daily Login system" That suddenly Appeared in his life.[The World Is Not Simple As The Master Thinking][Many Danger Lurking In The Darkness][Many Hidden Wolrd For Master To Explore][And Many Mystery Masters Have To Uncover]With The power he got from System Can our MC Overcome His Trial? let's follow his journey to Become the Strongest Existence as he Overcomes the Trials one by one...#SlowPace #Don'tHaveMuchAction #FastRomanceEnglish is not my first language, so sorry if there are any typos, spelling, or grammar mistakes, but... haa~ No, forget it, I will keep trying to learn and be better, Thank you

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Action Adventure Fantasy

A s*ave boy, Ram, who assassinated an enemy commander to end a war.Jedrik, the great chieftain of the North.Demion, the prince of the South.Charlon, the duke's daughter.The blood oath they forged plunges a seemingly ended war back into chaos.

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Adult Smut Fantasy Romance Action

[ Warning: Mature content (R-18)]In a world where the strong is king and weak don't have any right to even raise their heads.Eric, a boy of humble origin, was beaten to half-death state and thrown into the Demon abyss.Luckily, he survived and even got a life-changing opportunity in the form of [Godly Devil System]However..."What? I'm a half devil and the most suitable path for me is of a Dual Cultivator?!"Join Eric as he rises from the bottom, breaks the societal norms, and create a place himself for the world.

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Slice Of Life Romance

On their third wedding anniversary, Qin Xi excitedly told Lu Bochen about her pregnancy, only to receive a 1 billion yuan check, an order to abort the child, and divorce papers in return.To protect her child, she fled.Five years later, she returned with her adorable twins and had become a revered miracle doctor in the medical field, with countless admirers.He regretted it. Qin Xi coldly watched as Lu Bochen, the CEO, apologized publicly on a live stream, "Weren't you the one who wanted a divorce and didn't want the child?"He humbly begged, "Xi Xi, I want to remarry and have the child.""In your dreams.""Xi Xi, the kids need a father."The adorable twins stood with their hands on their hips in unison, "We don't need a daddy who bullies mommy."Lu Bochen, who had even his bedding and luggage thrown out of the room, didn't dare lose his temper, "Take a good look and see who's really bullying whom!"

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Fantasy Adventure Action

Let me laugh's new book, you know what I mean, the quality is guaranteed! The Reincarnator Chu Ge was unfortunately bitten by a Black Cat, and because of this, was pulled into the Survival Arena. Upon entering the Survival Arena, humans would randomly transform into animals or plants to compete in life-and-death struggles, with the losers completely turning into animals and living in a daze in zoos forever! Bedrooms, parks, mountain peaks, boundless grasslands, azure seas, and magnificent atmospheresall became arenas of competition! In the Survival Arena, Chu Ge became an African Lion! Lions fought tigers, dragons contested with pythons! Chu Ge said, "In the survival of the fittest, I must survive!"

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Adventure Sports Action Harem Slice Of Life

Lucas Tanaka, a 30-year-old Japanese man who gave up his dream of becoming a soccer player, lives a monotonous life in Tokyo. After an act of bravery that results in a fatal wound, a glowing screen appears in front of him. [The skill "System" has been granted.] ["System" unlocked.] [The skill "System" has given to you the skill "Supernatural Resistance".] ["Supernatural Resistance" unlocked.] [Thanks to the divine effect of "Supernatural Resistance", from now on death is no longer a problem for you]. When Lucas wakes up, he finds himself on a vast soccer field, back in his youth, in the middle of a match with his childhood friend. With new skills and an unexpected chance to relive his dreams, Lucas is faced with the opportunity to redefine his destiny, but first he must overcome the normal challenges of a young soccer player, such as becoming a starter, winning the regional championship and become a professional soccer player! [The hidden function of the skill "Champion System" has been unlocked.] [The skill of "Replicator Genius" has been granted]. ["Replicator Genius" unlocked]. __________ What you can expect: Action, well-developed relationships, an MC who has attitude, a complex system that evolves, an MC who gets really strong, Slice of Life, manga content. The MC is proactive, he knows how to adapt, but he's not a genius who knows literally every possible future for all his actions.

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Reincarnation Romance Sci-fi

A blizzard had raged for ten days, with temperatures plummeting to below minus fifty degrees Celsius.Yet, that wasn't the most terrifying part. The impending disasters of rat plague, extreme heat, drought, acid rain, tornadoes, and other severe weather conditions would follow one after another, each one a veritable hell on earth.Gu Pan was reborn seven days before all these calamities began. At this time, her Space was still with her, her husband was still alive, and she needed to hoard resources like crazy.Food, clothing, shelter, transportation, medicine, weapons, electricity, and all other essentials of lifeshe had to stockpile enough for the next lifetime.What? The friend' who had betrayed them in the previous life was also reborn? And they had hoarded a warehouse full of supplies, even more than them? No more nonsense, just take it all into her Space.After the apocalypse began, she and her husband kicked off a spree of zero-cost acquisition.In this life, they would take revenge on their enemies and settle all scores. Those who had hurt them would be repaid double.

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Fantasy Action Adventure Comedy Eastern

"You Scammer! Return me my 10,000-year-old Mystic Jade Staff!""You lost it fair and square in the gamble, Grand Elder. I can't help it if your so-called Profound Scrying Eyes couldn't see through my cups.""What cups!? Those were the Divine Temple Bells of the Mahayana Temple!""And?""Even the Immortal Monarch himself can't see through them, you thief!"***"What do you mean you won't reimburse me for the Flying Sword Insurance I took?""The terms and conditions clearly state that there will be no reimbursement within the first year of taking out the policy.""You never said that!""And you never read the fine print in the contract, Patriarch.""The fine print that was written with illusory ink!? You bastard!"***"How did my small loan of 1,000 Immortal Stones turn into a debt of 100,000 Immortal Stones? You loan shark!""That's just the power of compounding, my friend.""You call that compounding? I took the loan last week, you scammer! And I'm not your friend, I'm the goddamn Emperor!"***"How are you not dead? I saw your corpse with my own eyes!""My death was greatly exaggerated, Senior Sister.""You didn't even have a head!""Like I said, exaggerated."***In the vast world of cultivation, where honor and integrity reign supreme, one man dares to defy the heavensnot with sword or spell, but with deception and trickery.Once a lowly street urchin, Han Yu quickly realized that cultivation required three things: talent, resources, and powerful backers. He had none of those. What he did have, however, was a sharp tongue, quick hands, and a complete lack of shame.From gambling dens to immortal auctions, from conning sect elders to running an interdimensional insurance scam, Han Yu's reputation spreads across the cultivation world like an unstoppable plague.No treasure is too sacred, no contract too ironclad, and no oath too unbreakable for him to twist to his advantage. Even the mighty Immortal Clans dare not underestimate himafter all, the last sect that tried ended up legally belonging to him.With a growing list of enemies, a debt larger than some celestial empires, and a skillset that consists entirely of loopholes, misdirection, and sheer audacity, Han Yu's journey to the peak of immortality is anything but conventional.Will he be hunted down by every major power in the realm? Will he accidentally scam his way into becoming an Immortal Emperor? Or will he outwit even fate itself and make the heavens owe him a favor?One thing is certainwhen Han Yu is involved, nothing is ever fair, but the house always wins.-------P.S: This book is set in the universe of Walker of the Words and is in the same time period.Tags: #Comedy#weak to strong#Scamming#Beast companions#Monster Master#World Exploration#Faceslapping#Overpowered Cheats#Pretending to be weak

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Reincarnation Romance Slice Of Life

After dying in a car accident, Lin Chu Xia awakens to find herself returned to the age of twenty, the year she was supposed to be married, along with her elder sister Lin Jia Yi who has also been reborn. The first thing her sister does is snatch away the man she was once married to, who in her previous life was extremely wealthy. Not only that, Lin Jia Yi insists on giving Lin Chu Xia her own apathetic and workaholic husband from the past life who rarely returned home.Lin Chu Xia laughs, as this arrangement suits her just fine, hoping her kind sister does not regret her decision. She's curious to see if her indifferent ex-husband can rise to be the highly pursued President Li without her. As for herself, armed with full skills and a space ability, she doesn't mind the lack of parental love, because her in-laws are there to dote on her. She starts businesses and factories, living a life that becomes more prosperous by the day.As for that workaholic husband who barely comes home twice a year? It doesn't matter to her, as long as it doesn't interfere with her money-making, she's content to be his invisible woman in the background....Qin Yang, compelled by his mother's heartfelt words, returns home to marry a young bride. A man who prioritizes work over family, he thinks providing money is fulfilling his duty as a husband. However, he discovers that his wife has more money, a larger presence, broader connections, and is adored by everyone she meetsleaving him in a daze.Between clenched teeth, Qin Yang decides: If money won't work, he'll leave her with kids!

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Fantasy Reincarnation Action Adult Smut

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | HAREM | R18 | COMEDY | ACTION | FILTHY[Ding!][You have unlocked the strongest Harem System!]Mikey Dickson, an 18-year-old webnovel addict, stumbles upon a hidden featureone that lets him enter the novels he reads. But Mikey isn't just any reader he's the biggest pervert imaginable!When given the chance to choose his adventure, does he pick epic battles or grand quests? Hell no!He chooses MILFs.[Mission Processing][Mission Confirmed!][Satisfy these MILFs and capture their soul cores to grow stronger!]'Oh my freaking god! I got a real systemjust like in those novels! This can't be real!'But reality slaps Mikey hard when he accidentally enters a novel way beyond his capabilities. Now, it's not just about satisfactionit's about survival. If he fails, the consequences are far worse than he ever imagined.Can Mikey conquer his world by reaching the peak of the social class, claim his rewards, and live the ultimate fantasy? Or will he get more than he bargained for?Join him on this wild, steamy, and action-packed journey![Bonus chapters alert! Bonus chapters will be released at 20,50,100,300,1000 and 2000 powerstones. 3 to 5 Bonus chapters will be released for super gift donations!]Additionally tags: Sex| MILF | Anal | BDSM | Threesome | Mystery | Academy | Gang wars | UrbanThere will be SMUT, HAREM, MYSTERY, DEATH and intense story building.Feel free to ask your questions about the book in the review or comment section.Add this book to your collection and donate your power stones! Please leave a review of your thoughts of the book.Please take a chance on the book and read a few chapters atleast. Thanks again.See you in the comments!

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School Life Harem Comedy Fantasy Action

I became a professor in a game by accident. To make matters worse, I even messed up the difficulty settings. Now, I'm stuck playing on Hell Mode. A world on the brink of war with the Demon King. An Assassin Department where mu*der is legal as long as you aren't caught. I thought I'd have to claw my way through just to survive in this wretched place, and that was the case at first. But nowadays "No matter how hard I try, I can't be like you, Professor How do you do it?" "Please become our god." "What do you know? What is it you know? Why do you make me want to live?" One by one, everyone at the academy began to obsess over me.

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Drama Josei Romance

When Ye Qing Ran wakes up, she finds that she has transmigrated into a book. She has become the vain, domineering, and evil villain who dies a tragic death.

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Slice Of Life Psychological Mystery Sci-fi Supernatural

All sorts of fantasies, short novels.Imagination-centered with sci-fi elements.Light novels, short novels, prose.A long journey along the endless tracks of life.Only thought shall free you from loneliness.

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Action Romance

He, since childhood, had followed the Foreigner to practice the Defying Heaven Art, entering the most secretive special forces and becoming a fearsome assassin that made others tremble at the mere mention of his name. After a single failure, he took early retirement, but he ended up as the personal bodyguard for a rich heiress, a school beauty. Accidentally provoking some mysterious Cultivators, he gradually unveiled a hidden world of Cultivation beyond the mortal realm...

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Supernatural Adventure Drama Fantasy Romance

Theodore was not satisfied with just looking at her, he wanted to touch her.He slowly raised his hand and approached Princess Adeline. But Adeline subconsciously pulled back and shouted again, "I have already warned you, not to do anything like before. Or else I will"Instantly, Theodore's cheerful face turned grim. His golden eyes were now blood red and were staring very deeply at Adeline's eyes. He was starting to emit a dark aura around him.Before Adeline could react, in the very next moment, Theodore pushed Adeline flat on the bed and was on top of her. He pinned both of her hands down with his hands and whispered near her ear, "Or else you will what? You will shout for your maids again?"Theodore sniffed in the sweet aroma that Adeline was giving off and gave a wicked smile, "Oh! I want you to try. I want you to try calling for your maids again. But don't be shocked when I seal your juicy lips with my own lips."Adeline had never in her life expected to see this side of Theodore. Yes, she knew he was the Devil but...[Book 1 Synopsis]Princess Adeline is the youngest child of King Dragomir of Wyverndale.She is detested by her stepmothers because she is born to a concubine the only woman whom the King loved. And she is envied by her stepbrothers and stepsisters for being adored and loved by the King.Blinded by jealousy, the first Queen orders Princess Adeline to be kidnapped and thrown into the faraway Devil's Cave as an offering.Her fate was to die that evening. However, her fate got rewritten by the very creature who was supposed to take her to her deathbed.The Devil took pity on the Princess and even went as far as sharing his demonic power with her.Ever since that day, her fate was bound to the Devil Prince of Hell Prince Theodore.With time, love blooms between the son of God and the daughter of humans. They are madly in love and they want nothing more than to be together forever.However, with the rise of several enemies, from other fallen angels, supernatural creatures, and even God himself, will they get their forever after?[Book 2 Synopsis] **Spoiler alert for Book 1**Adeline and Theodore have a beautiful daughter Ariel.She is the definition of perfection because God himself created her to be without any flaws. God wants to hand over the whole universe to his granddaughter and retire from his duty as the Supreme Being.However, nobody else wants that future for Ariel.Ariel, on the other hand, is oblivious to her grandfather's plan for her.She is a free spirit who always has a wide smile on her face. And the only thing she wants to do is go on adventures with her childhood friend Damien and her cousins.But will she be able to maintain the smile on her face upon being faced by God?Will she be able to maintain her friendship with Damien when he discovers a gut-wrenching truth that Theodore was the one to kill his father?

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Harem Action Adventure Fantasy Comedy

"What you do in life, Echoes in Eternity."The System, who goes by the code name, Thirteen, defied the System God in order to give his previous Hosts' the chance to change their Fates.Unfortunately, he was killed by his Father, the System God, and was sent to the world of Pangea to struggle like the Cannon Fodders that he fought so hard to protect.Armed with his knowledge as a System, Thirteen vowed to change not only his Fate, but the Fate of others whose destinies were tied up with him.In a world torn by power and corruption, a fallen System will bring out a symphony of change, or lead it to its destruction.

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Drama Comedy Action Adventure Fantasy

Upon awakening in a parallel world, Lin Yi discovered that not only were Xiao Zhuang and Xiao Ying present, but also veterans like Old Pao, Tou Lao Gao, QiangziHe had unlocked an Entry Upgrade System.Shooting Novice (White) Hundred Paces Piercing Yang (Gold)Superior Memory (Blue) Photographic Recall (Gold)Master of Struggles (Blue) Supreme Titan of Competition (Gold)Martial Arts Grandmaster (Purple) Mortal Warlord (Red)As time passed, Lin Yi steadily advanced towards the peak, growing ever stronger.Yet, as he ascended, unexpected figures began to emerge before himHe Chenguang, Xu Sanduo, Lei Zhan, Yan Poyue, An Ran, Long Xiaoyun, Shen GeOnly then did Lin Yi realise that this was not merely the world of Special One, but a vast amalgamation of multiple special forces universes.

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School Life Sci-fi Action Fantasy Adventure

Everyone wants superpowers, including Alden Thorn.But even if he's lucky enough to be one of the few humans granted magical abilities by the extraterrestrial System that's been running things on Earth for decades, his goal of being a battlefield support hero is still a long way off.He's got determination on his side and maybe a murderous alien desk clerk, too.The universe is a complicated place. Alden's about to meet it.

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Action Supernatural Adventure Psychological Fantasy

Zuo Chengan was thrown into a brutal survival game, only to awaken its sole god-tier skill: The Eye of Truth.From that moment, he began to see the gameand the worldfor what they truly were.A broken branch lying by the roadside?Ordinary players: "Just a useless stick. Toss it aside!"Zuo Chengan: "A hidden NPC is offering a feast of rare delicacies."A suspicious dish placed before the group?Ordinary players: "Don't touch it! It's probably poisoned!"Zuo Chengan: "Completely safe. And utterly delicious."A monstrous creature blocking their path?Ordinary players: "Terrifying! Avoid it at all costs!"Zuo Chengan: Silently studies its hidden weakness.What began as a game to push humanity toward evolution revealed itself to be something far more sinistera trap, a scheme of ruthless exploitation.The desperate battles fought in the game's dungeons were nothing but a spectacle, staged for the amusement of another world.With his all-seeing Eye of Truth, Zuo Chengan ascended through the 12 Heavenly Trials, dismantling the web of lies spun by the false gods. His piercing sight exposed the malicious truths behind the game.Standing at the summit, blade in hand, he declared, "I will cut through this endless night, tearing apart the shadows of chaos to reveal the light of truth. Let the world see reality once more!"

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Adventure Action School Life Fantasy

For decades, mysterious dungeons have been popping up all over the world. The resources found within these dungeons have completely reshaped human society, turning life upside down.In this world, Tsukasa Kisaragi, a high school student and active dungeon explorer, harbors a lingering regret.Back when he first got his explorer license, his social anxiety held him back from forming any party or making friends.But whether it was a blessing or a curse, Tsukasa was born with an extraordinary talent for dungeon exploration. He was so good at it that even solo, he could conquer any dungeon without breaking a sweat. He got used to going it alone, and before he realized it, he had become one of the few EX-rank explorers in all of Japanso rare they could be counted on one hand.Despite his incredible skills, Tsukasa kept his true identity hidden, living a low-key life. But one day, he stumbled upon something that would change everything: dungeon streaming. And from that moment, his world would never be the same.

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