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Psychic Princess (Tong Ling Fei)
Tencent Animation & Comics
Because of this she was deemed 'abnormal' and was raised at Mt. Lin Yun. Upon turning 16, she took her younger sister's place to marry into the royal family of Ye. Rumors say Ye Youming is strange, cold and cruel. Just how will Qian Yunxi's fate play out?
The Demonic King Chases His Wife: The Rebellious Good-for-nothing Miss
苏小暖
He, the Empire’s imperial highness, Prince Jin, was an emotionless overbearing demonic tyrant with unrivaled talent. Everyone knew that she was a idiotic good-for-nothing and bullied her as they pleased. But only he, the overbearing tyrant with the discerning eye, just wouldn’t let go even if his life depended on it. For the time being, let’s see how the clash of stubborn versus stubborn plays out in this good show of the chaser and the chased.
The Awakening (Peerless Battle Spirit, #1)
Supreme Villain - 2018
Born in Linshui City, Qin Nan was a peerless genius who possessed great talents and was highly anticipated to become a great cultivator in the future. However, things changed when he ended up awakening the lowest-grade Martial Spirit, resulting in him being a total disappointment to his clan. Fortunately, when Qin Nan was struck by a ray of lightning at a young age, he coincidentally obtained the atavistic Divine Battle Spirit, which was capable of ranking up, breaking the ultimate rule of the Canglan Continent. Little did he know that his Martial Spirit possessed a great secret, which would continue to be unveiled as he learns more about the story of the Divine Battle Spirit. What is the secret behind the Divine Battle Spirit? What is the curse of the Canglan Continent? Who exactly is the Divine God of Battle? Join Qin Nan and his companions along their journey, battling against various opponents, outsmarting their enemies, and seeking the answers to unveil mysteries! "There is none He does not fight against, and none He does not win against!"
Talented Martial Hero 1: Martial Arts Skill Library
Mobo Reader - 2019
Darren Chu, a mediocre talent in martial arts, was deemed a loser by everyone. His status changed when a fireball fell from the sky and hit him on the head. He cheated death. Empowered with the ability to assimilate other creatures' talent, Darren sought to better himself and seek vengeance against those who had wronged his family, including his little sister. "You will kneel in front of me one day," swore the future lord of martial arts.
River of Fate: The Jade Scripture
David North - 2020
The River of Fate twists through the universe, holding the course of all lives and destinies.A chance event causes three souls to collide within the River, memories from each coalescing into one individual, who is reborn by a command so powerful it warps reality itself.Finding himself alone, Verse must discover who he is and develop the strength to survive in a world where cultivation is the only law.Fortunately, he's good at that.*In this story, you can expect Xianxia-style immortal cultivation, reincarnation, a focus on jade and sunset magic, sects, alchemy, formations, ancient races, and a hero who is evolving and changing to become more than he was before.
I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top, Vol. 1 (light novel): The Unbeatable Reject Swordsman (I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top
Syuichi Tsukishima - 2021
However, the night before his hopeless bout, a mysterious hermit grants Allen a button that will give him one hundred million years to train in an alternate reality when pressed. Allen not only gladly accepts the offer but also goes back for seconds, thirds, tenths even! With over a billion years of straight practice under his belt, the world is about to see what the “Reject Swordsman” can really do!
Spirit Sorceress
D.L. Harrison - 2016
After tragedy strikes, she finds herself alone and on her own. She knows that one day she’ll need to move to Seattle, and fully accept her birthright, and if necessary finish her training on her own. But before she’s ready, and still in grieving, a rogue vampire and his band come along and change everything. She’ll need to learn her new place in the world, and find some allies quick, if she’s to survive what comes next.
Fullmetal Alchemist
Running Press
These people are known as alchemists. The basic law of alchemy states that to gain something you have to sacrifice something of the same value; Edward Elric found this out the hard way, a dangerous ritual costing him his leg and almost the life of his brother, Alphonse. As a result of their risk, the two chose to embark on a journey to find the Philosopher's Stone, which is said to amplify the powers of an alchemist... and it could possibly be the answer to all of their problems.
Mask of the Fallen: A Cultivation/Progression Fantasy Series: (War Priest Book One)
Harmon Cooper - 2021
Versatile Mage: Volume II - Calamity of the New World
Chaos - 2018
His power is growing, and his duel with the ice mage Yu Ang looms just ahead, as well as graduation. Afterward, there is the grand prospect of Magic University awaiting him! Unbeknownst to him, other dark currents are moving in the background, and his duel is the trigger that will set off a storm of blood, as the result opens the door to events that will encompass all of Bo City! Mo Fan's character as a sometimes total blockhead stays true, even as the world turns topsy-turvy around him, and he starts preparing to take his first steps out beyond the world of Bo City!
Sages Of The Underpass
Aaron Michael Ritchey - 2019
Thanks to his damaged core and crazy family, he never stood a chance anyway. With money, fame, and untold power on the line, the corporations decide who wins. End of story.But when a mysterious group, calling themselves the Sages of the Underpass, threaten to upend the entire system with their unorthodox training and cultivation methods, Niko soon learns that what was once a handicap might be his greatest asset. The only thing standing in his way is a bitter, hard-hearted veteran, who would like nothing more than to see Niko stay in his place. Right at the bottom.Rocky meets Dragon Ball Z in this underdog redemption story from Dragon Award Finalist Aaron Michael Ritchey. Sages of the Underpass is an epic blend of Urban Fantasy, Cultivation, and Magical MMA that captures the passion, the power, and the perseverance it takes to follow your dreams—no matter what kind of artist you are.
The Favored Son
Tao Wong - 2020
For Wu Ying, this peaceful interlude is interrupted by a new assignment that pits him against the mortal world’s conventions of class and privilege.A short story in the world of A Thousand Li by Tao Wong.
Hidden Assassin - Book I
Angry Banana - 2018
A chance comes during one of the nights when the organization is least prepared, and he flees. However, he discovers that the night he chose to escape was the same night the organization had sent out many experts and ability type users to capture a phoenix, weakened by its rebirth. Eventually, surrounded and knowing that his situation was hopeless, he desperately shoots at the ability user blocking his way. This helps the phoenix break out of the encirclement, so the phoenix grants him his one and only wish – freedom. The assassin’s soul is sent back to his ten-year-old self. He wakes up at a point in time that allows him to drastically change his fate – he kills the two assassins that picked him up and brought him to the organization in his past life. Thus, he began a brand new life – trying to blend into the crowd; trying to hide his sharp instincts and deadly skills. Two naive little girls and one experienced boy living together, and filling their days with warm memories of childhood… But will they be able to continue enjoying an uneventful life?
Mortal
Mrdojo - 2019
A series of near death encounters force Asan to flee from his world with a sacred item that once belonged to a legendary figure from an ancient clan.Transported into the World of Realms, Asan wakes up in the body of an assassinated ten-year-old boy. He finds himself thrown into a strange new world— A world of cultivation and magical beasts. Thrown into the world as a mortal, Asan struggles to survive against the various powers that seek to destroy him.With the help of a highly-feared cultivator, he must battle to transcend his mortal roots and understand the mysteries of the World of Realms.
This a story that has a fantastic blend of Western and Eastern themes. Those who love Wuxia, epic, and dark fantasies would definitely enjoy this novel. It could also be regarded as a coming of age novel in a mythical and dystopian world.
Demon Slayer Complete Box Set
Koyoharu Gotouge - 2021
But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.The complete saga of Demon Slayer, all in one epic box set! This box set contains all 23 volumes of the global hit Demon Slayer as well as an exclusive booklet and a double-sided poster.