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Nuclear Dragon
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Ch. 378
Completed

Nuclear Dragon

Fantasy Action
When Shillong found that his mother is a 200 years old silver dragon, but had the appearance of a beautiful elf, he vowed to bring the age of entertainment and nuclear peace to the entire universe!

War is a bad habit! Any country that still has this habit will face my nuclear peace breath!

All fights will disappear! If there is any conflict, then use the new «Battle» to decide the outcome!

The only fight that is allowed is the legend of the continental Heroes! (Card Game)

…….

Many years later, as long as there is a conflict, people will set up a battlefield on the spot for the legend of the continental heroes.

People who want to be famous no longer needed to start their legendary journey, but will participate in the legendary competition of the dragon empire to showcase their talents.

Their only hope is that their persona can be added as a new card of the legend of the continental heroes so that they can be famous across all realms and through the ages!

This is the story of a mutated dragon baby, bringing nuclear peace and revolution to the universe!
Genres: Fantasy , Action , Adventure , Comedy , Slice-Of-Life , Mystery , Drama
Tags: Male Protagonist , World Hopping , Overpowered Protagonist , Kingdom Building , Black Belly , Dragons , Evil Gods , Mutations , Kingdoms , Personality Changes , Reincarnated In Another World , Transformation Ability , Card Games , Reincarnated As A Monster , Doting Older Siblings
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Rebirth: Ancient Sword God
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Ch. 2112
Completed

Rebirth: Ancient Sword God

Fantasy Martial-Arts
Ten thousand years ago, a generation of Tianjiao Lin Hao was born, and he has practiced for a hundred years and entered the divine way!

However, the secret of the sword canon in his body was revealed by the beloved, and the seven gods of the gods joined forces to break the gods, a generation of sword gods bloodied, and the legend ended.

——Zhenwu Realm, Qingyun City, a generation of sword god was reborn on the boy Lin Hao of the same name.

This life.

Lin Hao regained his glory with the sword code against the sky.

With the benefit of the divine sword, break the sky, cut the king of the gods, and achieve the name of the first sword god in the world!

Once, all has passed. Now is the beginning!
Genres: Fantasy , Martial-Arts , Action , Adventure , Urban-Life
Tags: Male Protagonist , Fast Cultivation , Transmigration , Beautiful Female Lead , Calm Protagonist , Overpowered Protagonist , Schemes And Conspiracies , Strength-Based Social Hierarchy , Pets , Ruthless Protagonist , Sword Wielder , Alchemy , Hiding True Abilities , Weak To Strong , Beast Companions , Monsters , Artifact Crafting , Artifacts , Beasts , Clever Protagonist , Fast Learner , Magic Formations , Assassins , Pill Concocting , Magic Beasts , Poisons , Lack Of Common Sense
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Superhero Comic – Overlord’s Path
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Ch. 839
Completed

Superhero Comic – Overlord’s Path

Fantasy Martial-Arts
In the dark mist of chaotic gotham, he’s the crimson devil bring the blood,he is sin! For lost mutants, his new force rise, he is stubborn! In the conflict of shield and hydra, he is the sword cut in the war, he is firm! Admired, detested, praised, cursed, some love him, other hate him. His heart is just like trenchant blade he held, never hesitate, never vacillate, never fluctuate, who can defeat a men like this? Welcome to, the story of the overlord.
Genres: Fantasy , Martial-Arts , Action , Adventure , Harem , Sci-Fi , Fan-Fiction , Supernatural
Tags: Antihero Protagonist , Fanfiction , Marvel , Heroes
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Hogwarts, a Scholar Becomes a God
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Ch. 475
Dropped

Hogwarts, a Scholar Becomes a God

Fantasy Action
A godhead shard from Faerûn,

With a traveler from another world,

Changed the power and pattern of the Harry Potter world.

Towering castles have been transformed into mage towers, and active armor has been upgraded to steel golems.

The wizards got rid of the shackles of blood and used the more convenient magic net.

The swordsman swung Gryffindor’s sword and beheaded the god of death.

Voldemort, times have changed!
Genres: Fantasy , Action , Fan-Fiction
Tags: Male Protagonist , System , Slow Growth At Start , Wizards , Dragons , Harry Potter , God Protagonist
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Evil Emperor’s Poisonous Consort: Divine Doctor Young Miss
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Ch. 3609
Ongoing

Evil Emperor’s Poisonous Consort: Divine Doctor Young Miss

Fantasy Martial-Arts
The king of assassins was reborn, mastering both alchemy and poison. Sitting inside the space, there was a ghost that loved crying.

Buying a sickly boy for a hundred gold coins, becoming the master of half a country for no reason.

On their wedding night. She slightly hooked her jade finger, “Come here.”

The man tried weakly bargaining, “Can I redeem myself?”

“No!”

“Can we wait for the bridal chamber tomorrow?”

She cast a cold gaze, “Give me a reason.”

“I…..My period is here.”

Her head was covered in black lines, “Do you think you would even believe that!”

After four hours——

She weakly said, “I can’t go on anymore, wait until tomorrow.”

The man revealed an evil charming smile and turned her over before pressing down, “Want to run? Too late!”
Genres: Fantasy , Martial-Arts , Action , Adventure , Xuanhuan , Shoujo
Tags: Genius Protagonist , Beautiful Female Lead , Cultivation , Handsome Male Lead , Alchemy , Mythical Beasts , Pill Concocting , Female Protagonist
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The Special Agent Princess
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Ch. 372
Completed

The Special Agent Princess

Action Romance
In her first lifetime she was a skilled doctor and the wife of a prince. She died when he burned her and their son alive.

In her second lifetime she was a special agent with supernatural abilities. She died when the man who promised to marry her stabbed her in the chest.

Now she has been reborn into her first lifetime with the memories and abilities of both lives. She was betrayed by the man she loved in two lifetimes, this time she would get it right even if it meant never marrying again.

But when did her financial backer start to follow her like a love struck puppy dog?
Genres: Action , Romance , Supernatural , Josei
Tags: Genius Protagonist , Beautiful Female Lead , Handsome Male Lead , Ruthless Protagonist , Politics , Reincarnation , Revenge , Poisons , Love Interest Falls In Love First , Power Couple , Female Protagonist
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World of Experts
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Ch. 1091
Completed

World of Experts

Action Harem
The online game [Kingdom] entered the whole world. It’s a game about territorial construction and war to reconstruct alternate history. Although it’s virtual, it’ll change the world.

Shi Hao, an ordinary freshman, decided to bravely enter [Kingdom] in order to gain the approval of his beloved goddess’s elder brother. He, however, accidentally got a super skill at the beginning because of a strange game-helmet.
Genres: Action , Harem , Game
Tags: Male Protagonist , Army Building , Modern Day , Virtual Reality
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The Apocalypse’s Great Merchant
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Ch. 531
Completed

The Apocalypse’s Great Merchant

Action Adventure
After her previous life, Lan Ke luckily received an universal trade system, and also a ruthless food waster. After initializing the universal trade, becoming a universe merchant, it was the good days of breezing disasters, face-hitting, embracing handsome men! Though as she got stronger and stronger, she stumbled upon the scary secret of the apocalypse!
Genres: Action , Adventure , Romance
Tags: Beautiful Female Lead , Calm Protagonist , World Travel , Magical Space , Game Ranking System , Weak To Strong , Monsters , Devoted Love Interests , Transported To Another World , Cold Love Interests , Rape , Outer Space , Revenge , Apocalypse , Cold Protagonist , Second Chance , Love Interest Falls In Love First , Doting Love Interests , Female Protagonist , Possessive Characters , Teamwork
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Lu Bu’s Life Simulator
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Ch. 781
Completed

Lu Bu’s Life Simulator

Action Historical
Do you believe?

A person’s life is doomed from the moment your character is formed. Although there will be many opportunities and choices in life, when you face these opportunities and choices, your character and cognition are already doomed. Choose, as a doomed loser, are you willing to reshape your life from now on?

Life simulator, change the future, change your life, you deserve it.

Outside the city of Luoyang, Lu Bu sat on the Red Rabbit Horse and followed the team on the spacious post road. The nightmare-like information came back in his mind, and the sound of beating was constantly lingering in his ears, not much, but But you kept saying that, like mosquitoes and flies in summer, they kept flashing in your ears, and you couldn’t kill them, which made Lu Bu annoyed.
Genres: Action , Historical , Military
Tags: Cheats , Male Protagonist , System , Loyal Subordinates , Strong To Stronger , Kingdom Building , Adapted To Manhua , Politics , Ancient China , Familial Love , Wars , Protagonist Strong From The Start
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The Aloof Prince Pampers His Wild First Rate Consort
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Ch. 573
Completed

The Aloof Prince Pampers His Wild First Rate Consort

Fantasy Martial-Arts
She is the slow-witted idiot of the Prime Minister’s Residence. Everyone bullies her. He is the most respected and unfeeling Prince, with frightening ability and absolute envy! Together, they are conferred an imperial edict of marriage.

She acts stupid and tries to decline in every way possible while he despotically escorts her into the wedding…… everyone ridicules the match, but no one knows that the “idiot” has transformed from a loser into a talent.

After the marriage, when they encounter the Empress Dowager examining the room, they act in concert with each other and pretend to be two mandarin ducks deeply in love. Afterwards, she laughs, “The performance has ended. Your highness, please return.”

He laughs softly, “Since you’ve got onto this Prince’s bed, don’t even think of getting off.”
Genres: Fantasy , Martial-Arts , Action , Romance , Comedy
Tags: Transmigration , Beautiful Female Lead , Calm Protagonist , Cunning Protagonist , Handsome Male Lead , Schemes And Conspiracies , Strong Love Interests , Black Belly , Politics , Clever Protagonist , Ancient China , Royalty , Power Couple , Female Protagonist
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Guardians of Tirisfal of Konoha
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Ch. 443
Completed

Guardians of Tirisfal of Konoha

Fantasy Action
Arcane energy weaves the world, and the ninja world is no exception.

The Book of Medivh from Azeroth contains knowledge of two worlds.

For mages, knowledge = power.

Enemy country? war? Tailed beast? Otsutsuki?

In front of the Master, tremble!

Time, for me to control; space, let me roam.

Parallel time and space, self rise, regret unfortunately, self end.

In the name of the new guardian—

Master, open a cross-border portal!

—————————————————————

The boutique “Pirates of Light Swordsman” has been finished, character guarantee~
Genres: Fantasy , Action , Adventure , Fan-Fiction
Tags: Male Protagonist , Transmigration , Magic , Naruto , Fanfiction , Godly Powers , Righteous Protagonist
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The Unkillable Swordsman
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Ch. 1183
Completed

The Unkillable Swordsman

Fantasy Martial-Arts
“I can destroy a whole country singlehandedly.”

“Really?”

“Of course.”

Baili Qingfeng raises his sword. The electromagnetic field activated by his thunderous aura propels his sword that was forged with superconducting Red God Steel to blow up an aircraft carrier three hundred kilometers away at Mach 20. The flames from the armory illuminates the sky.

…

This is a world where both knowledge and martial arts matter.
Genres: Fantasy , Martial-Arts , Action , Adventure , Xuanhuan
Tags: Male Protagonist , Fast Cultivation , Transmigration , Famous Protagonist , Multiple Realms , Overpowered Protagonist , Strong To Stronger , Sword Wielder , Slow Romance , Misunderstandings , Modern Knowledge , Hard-Working Protagonist , Assassins , Godly Powers , Comedic Undertone , Lack Of Common Sense , Skill Creation , Narcissistic Protagonist
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Super Gene Hunting Ground
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Ch. 1670
Dropped

Super Gene Hunting Ground

Fantasy Action
In the future interstellar era, the genes of the earth’s organisms will mutate, and giant mutated creatures will besiege human beings. The fate of human beings is at stake.

In order to survive, Yang Xiao has since entered a crazy evolutionary journey of genes.

“Hunt mutant spiders, get genetic fragments,”

“Hunt mutated giant tilapia and get genetic fragments,”

“Hunt the queen bee queen, get the genetic fragments, drop a golden bee sword, and a golden book of golden bee swordsmanship,”
Genres: Fantasy , Action , Adventure , Xuanhuan
Tags: Weak To Strong , Monsters , Polygamy , Harem-Seeking Protagonist , Apocalypse , Futuristic Setting , Genetic Modifications
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Spare Me, Great Lord!
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Ch. 1365
Completed

Spare Me, Great Lord!

Fantasy Martial-Arts
This is the story of an orphan, Lu Shu. He is not any regular orphan, but a metahuman experiencing the changes in himself, his country and the world during the dawn of the magical era. Watch as Lu Shu embarks on a journey to hone his peculiar abilities together with his sister, the adorable and charismatic Lu Xiaoyu. Along the way, they’ll encounter supernatural events, obstacles and even the most powerful people in their country. How will Lu Shu make the best of his abilities and oust his never-ending list of rivals and opponents?
Genres: Fantasy , Martial-Arts , Action , Adventure , Comedy , Supernatural , School-Life
Tags: Male Protagonist , Calm Protagonist , Sharp-Tongued Characters , Underestimated Protagonist , Money Grubber , Pets , Game Elements , Weak To Strong , Cautious Protagonist , Adapted To Manhua , Modern Day , Nationalism , Shameless Protagonist , Clever Protagonist , Orphans , Unique Cultivation Technique , Master-Servant Relationship , Younger Sisters , Quirky Characters , Adapted To Anime , Poor Protagonist , Siblings Not Related By Blood
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Master of Great Calamity
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Ch. 1017
Completed

Master of Great Calamity

Fantasy Martial-Arts
A manual of True Comprehensions of the Way, hides the secrets of dao, an art that divines tens of thousands of formulas and allows one to hold the Three Thousand Paths within one’s grasp.

A poor youth rises up, spending ten years to understanding the scripture!

Obtaining a sword from the heaven and earth, he protects the world with his own abilities!

A great calamity of three thousand years descend, but who will arise as a heavenly warrior? On this celestial road, who dares to take on this challenge?
Genres: Fantasy , Martial-Arts , Xianxia , Action , Adventure
Tags: Male Protagonist , Calm Protagonist , Cultivation , Cunning Protagonist , Romantic Subplot , Dao Comprehension , Demons , Alchemy , Weak To Strong , Cautious Protagonist , Clever Protagonist , Magic Formations , Hidden Abilities
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The Witch of the Cyberpunk Era
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Ch. 1004
Completed

The Witch of the Cyberpunk Era

Action Adventure
In the cyberpunk era, corporate alliances dominated the world, and both the humans and witches were ens*aved by advanced technology, becoming nothing more than fuel for society. Unwilling to become a company dog, Xu Yang decided to run away, while saving the cute and powerful witches from the giant enterprises, together they embarked on a road of innovation!
Genres: Action , Adventure , Harem , Sci-Fi
Tags: Male Protagonist , Magic , Androids , Futuristic Setting , Witches , Hackers
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Being a Koi in a Survival Game
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Ch. 1490
Completed

Being a Koi in a Survival Game

Action Adventure
An inexplicable danger lurks within the harbor, where numerous containers emit a pungent stench. Suddenly, crew members fell ill and began to wildly attack other people. The text that appeared out of thin air told her that this was a survival game.

Fu Anan thought that it was just a dream, and that she wouldn’t be affected by it once she woke up.

It wasn’t until the game told her: She would die if she didn’t follow the rules of the game. She would also die if she didn’t survive for at least thirty days in the game…

Unknown danger on the cruise ship; An isolated island that suffocates people; creatures inside the fog; Floods that engulf everything; Epidemic with no cure; Constantly collapsing lands……

How should one survive in various natural and man-made disasters, and in environments where resources are scarce?
Genres: Action , Adventure , Romance , Supernatural , Mature
Tags: Handsome Male Lead , Lucky Protagonist , Slow Growth At Start , Weak To Strong , Modern Day , Slow Romance , Survival , Unlimited Flow , Survival Game , Spatial Manipulation , Female Protagonist
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The Witcher’s Nightmare Wagon
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Ch. 606
Completed

The Witcher’s Nightmare Wagon

Fantasy Action
My name is Sigmund, and this is the 27th day and the first day after my crossing.

Snowstorm, mountain village.

27 days is just the same day of reincarnation.

Cold and hungry, and a faint growl in the wind and snow.

In 27 days, I had 11 broken arms and 3 legs.

Don’t be surprised, I also buried 7 of myself.

Until the 28th day, in the diffuse snow, a dark ghost carriage broke the time cycle and appeared in front of my eyes.

The door opened, and the ancient parchment rolled slowly

Another world gold finger, or a novice reward for signing in for 28 days?

Between on and off, Sigmund was lost in thought.

…………

Traveling through time and space and nightmares, every time the carriage arrives, Sigmon gets rewards and becomes stronger, but even so, he still stubbornly believes that this car… is not serious.

Only because that day the carriage brought him two silver-haired women, one large and one small.

“My name is Ciri, and I’m from Kyle Morhan.”

“My name is Maria, from the Star Clock Tower.”

Are your horses pulling carts or pulling skins?

joke! I am a decent person, what can I do?

Ha ha……
Genres: Fantasy , Action , Game , Fan-Fiction , Mystery
Tags: Male Protagonist , Detectives
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Supreme Martial Dao
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Ch. 3685
Completed

Supreme Martial Dao

Fantasy Martial-Arts
With a breath left, Hope is immortal.

Possessing Martial God bloodline, shouldering great responsibility,

carrying the clan’s enmity, with his dreams, Wang Chen treads on the

Martial path.

Killing enemies, searching for the Martial Dao, his name moves the

whole world. Leading the clan, leading the declining sect, he begins

his journey, welcoming challenge after challenges.

The path to his aspirations is full of difficulties and endless slaughters.

Let us see how he overcomes his challenges. With the Martial God

bloodline, the sovereign descends the world! With Supreme body,

reaching for the Heaven!
Genres: Fantasy , Martial-Arts , Action , Adventure , Xuanhuan , Comedy
Tags: Male Protagonist , Genius Protagonist , Famous Protagonist , Strength-Based Social Hierarchy , Underestimated Protagonist , Dao Comprehension , Weak To Strong , Beast Companions , Artifacts , Bloodlines , Clan Building , Harem-Seeking Protagonist , Based On A Movie , Determined Protagonist , Hard-Working Protagonist , Hot-Blooded Protagonist , Absent Parents , Spear Wielder , Spirit Advisor , Abandoned Children , Bullying
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Sinister Ex-Girlfriend
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Ch. 437
Completed

Sinister Ex-Girlfriend

Action Adventure
Su Wan is a Realm Destroyer. She shuttles to different time-spaces using the identity of the “Cannon Fodder Ex-Girlfriend”, dedicated to plotting how to happily tear apart the male protagonist and the female protagonist. –There’s no such thing as protagonists who can’t be torn apart, only Ex-Girlfriends who don’t work hard enough~
Genres: Action , Adventure , Romance , Comedy , Sci-Fi , Historical , Josei
Tags: Transmigration , World Hopping , Beautiful Female Lead , Calm Protagonist , Cunning Protagonist , Handsome Male Lead , Multiple Realms , Schemes And Conspiracies , Strong Love Interests , Wealthy Characters , World Travel , Modern Day , Devoted Love Interests , Politics , Zombies , Clever Protagonist , Revenge , Apocalypse , Evil Protagonist , Appearance Changes , Royalty , Interdimensional Travel , Cold Protagonist , Ancient Times , Love Interest Falls In Love First , Doting Love Interests , Male Yandere , Power Couple , Female Protagonist , Possessive Characters , Episodic , Stalkers , Jealousy
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Navy’s Dark Admiral
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Ch. 788
Completed

Navy’s Dark Admiral

Fantasy Action
He is a naval general, praised by the world as the dawn of breaking through the haze, the Holy Lance Langinus.

He is the underground king, feared by the world as the darkness of the end of the age, the magic sword Apophis.

Wandering between light and darkness, weaving war songs of blood and fire. When he looked back suddenly, he found that the world had been stomped on his feet.
Genres: Fantasy , Action , Adventure , Harem , Romance , Supernatural
Tags: Male Protagonist , Cunning Protagonist , Overpowered Protagonist , Schemes And Conspiracies , Ruthless Protagonist , Army Building , Army , Fanfiction , Harem-Seeking Protagonist , Multiple Identities , Late Romance , Evil Protagonist , Multiple Personalities , Imperial Harem , One Piece
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Kingdom’s Bloodline
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Ch. 772
Ongoing

Kingdom’s Bloodline

Fantasy Action
A lowly child beggar, a noble prince, a monster viewed as the enemy of the entire world. If you possess all three identities at the same time, which identity would you choose to help you earn a better ending?

Thales did not have the answer.

He only knew that he came to a different and magnificent world, and he had to face a future that was as difficult to handle as a nightmare.

The glorious Empire had already been destroyed for one thousand years, the dying royal family suffered many problems, the legendary sacred battle had plenty of conspiracies, the divided world was in chaos.

But Thales had nothing.

The only thing he had left was an unswerving determination to preserve his own identity, bravery which would allow him to survive in a perilous situation, and a belief that he would never submit to principles he did not believe.

“A King does not gain respect by virtue of his bloodline. The bloodline’s glory rests on the deeds of the King.”

Darkness will baptize light. Fire will create true steel. The forbidden prince’s story starts here.
Genres: Fantasy , Action , Mature , Psychological , Drama , Tragedy , Seinen
Tags: Male Protagonist , Special Abilities , Calm Protagonist , Enemies Become Allies , Famous Parents , Handsome Male Lead , Loyal Subordinates , Schemes And Conspiracies , Leadership , Magic , Weak To Strong , Cautious Protagonist , Adapted To Manhua , Archery , Monsters , Army , Domestic Affairs , Politics , Vampires , Multiple Pov , Survival , Clever Protagonist , Elves , Kingdoms , Orcs , Strategic Battles , Modern Knowledge , Management , Orphans , Determined Protagonist , Gods , Religions , Wars , Knights , Reincarnated In Another World , Betrayal , Royalty , Manipulative Characters , Medieval , Caring Protagonist , Dark , Character Growth , Complex Family Relationships , Discrimination , Strategist , Depictions Of Cruelty , Child Protagonist , Gore , Age Regression
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My Cold and Elegant CEO Wife
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Ch. 2513
Completed

My Cold and Elegant CEO Wife

Fantasy Martial-Arts
He’s the Wolf King on the battlefield, one that mastered peerless martial arts and the sophisticated art of medicine. He originally wanted to just live a peaceful life, but his wife who’s a CEO thought he’s a loser and wanted a divorce. The cold war between husband and wife began.
Genres: Fantasy , Martial-Arts , Action , Harem , Romance , Xuanhuan , Comedy , Mature , Drama , Ecchi
Tags: Male Protagonist , Genius Protagonist , Beautiful Female Lead , Carefree Protagonist , Charming Protagonist , Confident Protagonist , Cultivation , Cunning Protagonist , Handsome Male Lead , Multiple Realms , Strong To Stronger , Underestimated Protagonist , Medical Knowledge , Ruthless Protagonist , Jack Of All Trades , Modern Day , Firearms , Polygamy , Cooking , Misunderstandings , Clever Protagonist , Cold Love Interests , Pregnancy , Determined Protagonist , Hot-Blooded Protagonist , Mercenaries , Assassins , Arrogant Characters , Lazy Protagonist , Betrayal , Gangs , Secret Identity , Secret Organizations , Scientists , Arranged Marriage , Complex Family Relationships , Older Love Interests , Popular Love Interests , Bickering Couple , Affair , Fellatio , Perverted Protagonist , Singers , Narcissistic Protagonist , Organized Crime
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Nine Astra Skies
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Ch. 1016
Completed

Nine Astra Skies

Fantasy Martial-Arts
This is a world where humans, demons and mysterious beasts coexist.

Humans cultivate mysterious qi. Demons cultivate corporeal bodies. Mysterious beasts cultivate soul perception.

A legend says that in the middle of an endless rainforest, there are extremely powerful existences; they are called demon kings.

Some demon kings have a tyrannical corporeal body, some are experts in illusions.

Some demon kings are proficient in magic, some can even move mountains.

Some demon kings are able to sense things thousands of miles away.

These demon kings rarely appear in the human world. Even if they emerge in the human world, they would reincarnate in human form; assimilating with mankind while seeking to breakthrough realms…
Genres: Fantasy , Martial-Arts , Action , Adventure , Harem , Xuanhuan , Comedy , Drama , Ecchi
Tags: Male Protagonist , Transmigration , Beautiful Female Lead , Cultivation , Handsome Male Lead , Romantic Subplot , Weak To Strong , Determined Protagonist , Hard-Working Protagonist
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