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Power of Runes
by thelastparagon
[WSA Entry 2025]Ash Burn was just an ordinary gamer—an orphan scraping by in the real world—until he accomplished the impossible: beating the hardest VR game ever created, Apocalypse Online. But instead of the promised riches, he’s thrown into another world—one eerily familiar.It doesn’t take long for Ash to realize where he is: the chaotic, doomed universe of Heaven’s Favorite: Wrath of Gods, a novel he once read. Worse, he’s not the protagonist or even a supporting character.He’s just an extra…
Gravity Mage with Level-Up System
by Aravind_S
In the age of interstellar exploration, three hundred years ago, Mage explorers from the yellow river planet took their first step towards outer space. It was a joyous event for every mage on that planet, yet unfortunately, space is dominated by other races. The Peak level Mage from the Yellow River Planet was the weakest power in existence among other outer space races. It's a cruel reality for everyone. From then on, every mage from the Yellow River Planet began to increase their power level b…
Demon Queen Rebirth: I Reincarnated as a Living Armor?!
by PancakesWitch
Due to the mercilessness of a wicked God, the Demon Queen’s Soul is sliced in half, reincarnating twice in her third life! Unfortunately for her, one of her halves reincarnated as a Living Armor inside the depths of a labyrinth! Reincaranted not as a Living Being, but as a Living Armor, an Undead Ghost inhabiting a set of rusty armor, she will have to survive within the depths of the labyrinth as a Level 1 Monster! However, as the former Demon Queen, she will destroy each challenge that dares co…
Level-Up Apocalypse: Surviving With The Assimilation System
by DelzGB
Within the virtual world of “Avalon Online”, Finn, or otherwise known as “Echo” within the game, was one of its greatest players. After logging off from a long session, however, he notices something awry outside of his apartment. The streets were flooded with chaos, screams echo through the night, and hell is loot loose. Monsters from Avalon Online are running through the streets, wrecking havoc. In the midst of this hellish awakening, Finn is greeted with the one gift bestowed to humanity in th…
While My Mage Wife Grinds, I Power Up Idly
by Eric_0506
As a corporate drone, Ashu was transported to another world, hoping to live a life free from societal pressures.However, he quickly found that even marrying a village girl would cost him half of his wealth!Fortunately, just when things were looking grim, his childhood sweetheart—who had trained for many years—arrived to fulfill their childhood marriage pact. Not only that, Ashu activated the Crit Refund System, which allowed him to earn rewards by binding with beings rated over 90 points![Bindin…
Dual levelling: I level up with my clones
by Kutley
War breaks out between the human race and monsters, and Lee Seung loses everything to it at the age of sixteen — his family, home, and happiness. He had always dreamed of becoming powerful enough to stop the remaining monsters in the world. One day, he awakens the ability to create multiple versions of himself called "replications". With his clones, he grows stronger every time. But will this new power bring him the happiness he desires? The revenge he craves? Or will it further ruin his life? L…
Leveling Up With My Dragon System
by Keremu
Kai is refused help from the president and thrown back into ground zero, where he meets a man whom he shows kindness to. As an act of repayment Kai is taken to the under tunnel of the city where he discovers a secret office belonging to his father. The stranger seemed to know what he was looking for after some time he handed over a box to Kai.A melodic robo voice came from the box-|DNA ACTIVATION VERIFIED|--|ASTRAL NODE IS ONLINE|--|SYSTEM HAS BEGUN ACTIVATING|--|AWAITING MANUAL OVERRIDE TO TURN…
Beast Armorer: Infinite Evolution
by Eternal Dream
“Ding! Moon-breaking Wolf. Holy evolution. 6-winged Star Beast!”“Ding! Elemental Spirit Princess. Level synchronization. Current level: Emperor!”…The Flame-tailed Green lion that roamed the plains, the Earth Bear that ruled the forest, the Ice Demon Wolf that trailed the snowy mountains, the Tempest Raven that soared the vast sky, and the Raging Whale the swept the ocean, these were all beasts that could be found in a world where every animal had evolved due to the wake of the Holy Light.The onl…
Cultivation starts with picking up attributes
by Ryuma_sama
Tian Shen was your average unordinary guy—living a monotonous life. One day, fate (or rather, Truck-kun) decided to grant his wish… by sending him flying into another world at 120 km/h.When he woke up again, he found himself in the body of an outer disciple of the Beast Taming Sect. His talent? Nonexistent. His reputation? Of a molester’s. Just when he thought he was doomed to be cannon fodder, a golden screen appeared before him.『Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have activated the Attribute Sys…
Re:Awakening with Ultimate Power as a Cosmic God
by 20226
"I was created to rule the stars. Instead, I was sealed away and forgotten. Now, it is time for those who sealed me to fear me once more.”__Born of futuristic technology, as well as a part of a god’s powers, Nova was the ultimate life form made by the richest couple in the universe to take over their empire. But due to seeds of betrayal, he was not only sealed away before he could awaken his potential, but everything that was his was also stolen by those thieves.Hundred years later, Nova wakes u…
Picking Up Girls With Game Exploits! (Yuri)
by LuoirM
Additional Tags: Femcel/Perverted FMC - MMORPG - Female Harem - High BIQ MC - Game Elements—Cory, a young adult who spent 23 hours of her days online and milking the legendary PC game [Darkmoon Adventure] until its last drop of content, knew exactly what she had to do when the VR version dropped and immersion was greater than ever.“I can finally touch boobs! Mufwehehe…”Though, for such a groundbreaking invention in the modern gaming world, shall come great threats of other skillful players, game…
Power Up, Artist Yang!
by yaoyueyi
At 24 years old, Yang Yujia is an unemployed art major, living off heavy debt and instant noodles. During a high-school reunion, Yujia gets drunk, does stupid things, and when she wakes up again, Yujia is no longer in the correct world, time-period, or body. Unfortunately, as a transmigrator, Yujia does not seem to have much luck either— instead of transmigrating with a set of stunning martial arts skills, knowledge that would aid her in troubling situations, or a position of royalty that would …
Leveling Up with My Adorable Monster Girl Harem!
by Sixth
"I want to cuddle you, wrap you in my tails, take those lips, and explore more of your body — I have never felt like that before."Leveling up is not tedious if you have adorable girls by your side!Leon started his second life with a challenging and callous test to receive a system, only to begin his first steps in another world with an adorable fox girl by his side.How would these two start their journey, and who else will join them? What will Leon achieve in a different world? He may find more …
Armor Queen
by Ograhon
War is hard for a man. It cuts off the soul of a person. No one can survive it until they leave behind their sanity they said. A princess lost in a rebellion. She lead her life in comfort of her castle but reality was harsher for her. She was thought to be dead by her country but she returned as a knight for the king.
I'm In Love With the Guy I Grew Up With
by An Xiangnuan
[The End of Spoiling] On her first day at the new school, childhood heartthrob Zac unexpectedly kissed her in front of the whole school! He even declared that she was his girlfriend!He pampered her, protected her, fought off the riff-raff, and shooed away other suitors, but he stubbornly refused to admit that he liked her.Until one day—[Spoiling√][Childhood friends√][No reposting or rewriting√]
Picking up Girls With My System
by Ryongul
[Mature Content][NO NTR]Arthur got randomly transported to another world. Some people would find that terrifying, but not for him, who was tired of his old life; it was an opportunity.And, after having bad luck all his life, the tide changed.It was a world of magic where wizards fought side-by-side with their familiars. Arthur got summoned to be one of these so-called familiars. He was furious. The thought of becoming a pet was not something he liked. Well, that changed when he saw who his maste…
My System Powers Up My Crew Except Me
by KangarooCruz
Made 4 years ago!------DROPPED------Please check out my new bookI Will Be Lazy!————————————————Bang is transported from Earth into a world where pirates and adventurers rules the land and the seas. They are bestowed power from leaders after swearing fealty to them.“Welcome owner, to the world of Mundu”“What? Are you a system? Did I reincarnate like those characters from novels?”“Yes owner, I am here to help you”“YES!!!!!, what cool powers do I have? Do I control gravity? Can I use all the elemen…
Powered up by karma
by daphneanmarcia
Dazzle is a young teen girl with a beautiful face and a kind heart. She is such a angel and a loyal friend but not the peoples around her.Bullied by school mates, Harassed by her teachers, seeing all her friend being abused...Even after seeing all this, she couldn't do anything.Why? Because the city where she lived gives respect and rights only to men. If a woman talks backs or rebels, it is her end. End of her life and dignity.But not anymore. She has the power of karma by her side.Going throug…
I Came From The Xanadu
by Wu Siliu
You won't understand it before you want to understand it.After living with the old cripple for eighteen years, Shu Guan discovered that cultivation was actually a simple matter.On the azure sea, a massive fleet of steel ships sailed against the wind and waves. Beneath the deep sea, a giant dragon opened its golden eyes and coldly looked up. Fighter jets roared, cutting through the clouds. Ahead, a large wing descended from the clouds, and a crane cried out in the vast sky. On the battlefield, ar…
The Player Who Can't Level UP
by Tagasulat
While others are trying to control the mana within them, Vi, on the other hand, is controlling the huge pool of mana in the world he is in. As a level 1 player who can't level up, he resorts to other methods to become the strongest.Can't tame monsters and summon spiritual beings? No problem, he can use his own blood to create summons.Can't wield weapons made by metals and renowned blacksmiths? No problem, he can use his own bones as his weapons.Can't use elemental powers through mana? No problem…