theartisan3

Kailen Darkhaven's world crumbled when his parents died two years ago in a beast tide invasion in New York City. Alongside slipping into depression that caused his grades in school to drop exponentially, he failed to become an awakened on his sixteenth birthday.
 Losing his consciousness due to his frail body and a life of poverty one evening in an alleyway on his 17th birthday, the only thing he thought of was dying pitifully.
 However, he wakes up in the same alleyway only to find out he has obtained a mysterious artifact holding power that defies logic in every way possible, one that ultimately sets him on path to stand at the pinnacle of the Universe.

This novel is participating in Webnovel Spirity Awards 2025.

 Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction.The setting, including any imitation of real names, places, people or events is purely coincidental.
Also if you are looking for a goody two shoes, hero complex MC ,this novel is not for you. There's an antihero tag after all. The protagonist is a morally grey person.

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He Became A Monstrous Genius After Obtaining A Time Dilation Artifact

The femine cloaked figure stared at Kailen as if she had found the most delicious meal in the universe.

"Damnation. What the hell is that thing?"

"Is that what you should be thinking about right now?"

The voice of the time dilation artifact resounded in Kailen's mind.

Kailen's gaze snapped back to the strange cloaked person , approaching him in slow strides.

" An awakener huh. A weak rank 1 beginner stage ascendant lifeform . However you'll taste better than the previous prey " The feminine cloaked figure licked her lips as she shot towards Kailen with profound speed .

" Right. Think I'm an easy target huh.Perfect opportunity to try out the Asura Elightement Physique "

In a moment ,deep crimson skin enveloped Kailen's skin, however the runes were still visible on his skin.

A deep crimson horn appeared on his forehead . His eyes assumed a crimson color , and his hair turned crimson too .

Chapter 222.Meeting a contractor in the Slums 2.