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Ten thousand years ago, the ruling General King Dynasty of the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands collapsed, the General King fell, and the three great war generals died in battle, their blood staining the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands! Ten thousand years later, the leader of the three great war generals, Li Xiao, is reborn. With the memories of his previous life and practicing supreme martial arts, in this magnificent world where countless races stand together...
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Zhan Tian, a fearless special forces soldier, sacrificed himself heroically during a mission, only to be reborn unexpectedly in a world filled with magic and martial prowess. In this world, where the strong are revered and magical beasts roam, everyone yearns for greater power.After his rebirth, he discovered that he not only retained the memories of his previous life but also gained a mysterious power. Thus began his arduous and legendary journey...
3) My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me!
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After being summoned to another world, Yogiri and Tomochika were abandoned by their classmates as bait to distract a rampaging dragon. Thanks to Yogiri's ability to cause instant death with a single thought, the two of them survived and made the arduous journey to reunite with their classmates in the capital city. Although they overcame tremendous danger along the way, rejoining the other students is still only the beginning. From the intricate schemes...
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Zhu Lingwu, a lich, was struck by lightning and found himself in the Yuanheng world of cultivators, taking over the body of a young lord in the Tongshan County Yamen of Yongling Prefecture. Although he lacked magic, he was inherently capable of controlling souls and extracting spiritual power from others' blood. His current body had a subpar mixed spiritual vein of the five elements but was also an ancient witch god's body mutation, endowed with innate...
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Dans le vaste monde de la littérature fantastique, "The Rise of the Forgotten" de Wesley Wang est un joyau incontestable. Ce roman présente une histoire à la fois profondément ancrée dans la réalité et largement fantastique. Grâce à son souci du détail et à son imagination débordante, Wang nous offre dès le départ une histoire captivante de mystère, de résilience et de stratégie.L'histoire se déroule au moment o un jeune homme échappe...
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In a world where beasts are revered, Shang Xin, a child who has suffered bullying, mistakenly recites the guardian contract and, amidst the laughter of others, receives his guardian beast-a seemingly ordinary mouse. At this moment, his fate becomes tightly bound with this mouse, and he must not only accompany it for life but also defend its safety with his life.Shang Xin's guardian beast, a mouse deemed worthless by others, displays extraordinary...
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In the depths of Purple Cloud City, the Yun family's prominent status is not to be underestimated. Despite his frail appearance, the eighteen-year-old Yun Yijian stands out on the Wind and Cloud Rankings with his sheer physical strength, earning a place on both the King Potential List and the Dual List of Experts. However, his heart meridian is sealed, preventing him from unlocking the meridian gates, which has become a significant restraint on his...
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Jiang Xiaoli's left ring finger had no feeling, but she unexpectedly discovered a hidden mysterious space within it!From that moment, an ordinary woman embarked on a long path to immortality;From that moment, a puppet master stirred up the Qianyuan Continent.What is a puppet master, you ask?Before Jiang Xiaoli appeared, most cultivators looked down upon them.Puppet arts, if not considered heretical, were at least seen as a minor and insignificant...
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The winter forest of Que Mountain was enveloped in a blanket of snow, exuding an air of tranquility and mystery. A man clad in a black robe, carrying a long sword, walked slowly through the snow, his presence breaking the silence of the place.As Lu You approached Que Mountain, he saw a group of mysterious cultivators pursuing a pregnant woman. The woman, despite being severely injured, managed to evade capture through sheer willpower. The six cultivators...
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Regarded by Charles Dickens as his best novel upon publication, "Martin Chuzzlewit" relates a tale of familial selfishness and eventual moral redemption. First published serially from 1842 to 1844, it is the story of young Martin Chuzzlewit, who has been raised by his grandfather. He has fallen in love with his grandfather's ward and caretaker, the young orphan Mary Graham. Martin's grandfather does not approve and young Martin alienates himself from...
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Il a accidentellement voyagé dans un tout nouveau monde, o il a découvert certains pathogènes qui avaient depuis longtemps disparu dans l'histoire humaine, y compris des virus, des bactéries et des parasites. Avec sa connaissance approfondie et sa technologie en biochimie moderne, il a commencé à exercer une influence dans ce monde. Il a décidé d'aider ceux qui étaient ostracisés par la société, possédaient des capacités spéciales mais...
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He accidentally traveled to a brand new world, where he discovered some pathogens that had long disappeared in human history, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. With his profound knowledge and technology in modern biochemistry, he began to exert influence in this world. He made up his mind to help those who were ostracized by society, possessed special abilities but were called "Mutants." These people were isolated and discriminated against...
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En el vasto mundo de la literatura fantástica, "El auge de los olvidados", de Wesley Wang, resulta ser una joya inconfundible. Esta novela presenta una historia a la vez profundamente enraizada en la realidad y ampliamente fantástica. Con su atención al detalle y su vívida imaginación, Wang hila desde el principio una historia convincente de misterio, resistencia y estrategia.La historia se desarrolla con la angustiosa huida de un joven de un...
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In the vast world of fantasy literature, Wesley Wang's "The Rise of the Forgotten" emerges as a distinctive gem. This novel presents a tale that is both deeply rooted in reality and expansively fantastical. Wang, with his attention to detail and vivid imagination, spins a captivating story filled with mystery, resilience, and strategy from the outset.The narrative unfolds with a young man's harrowing escape from a fate he didn't deserve, propelling...
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The final novel by Charles Dickens, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood", was unfinished at the time of his death in 1870. The novel revolves around John Jasper, choirmaster and opium addict, who is the guardian of his orphaned nephew Edwin Drood. Before the death of his parents, Edwin was promised to marry Rosa Bud, another orphan, but their affections have cooled upon reaching adulthood. Rosa has also attracted the affections of Jasper, her teacher, as...
16) Typhoon
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Captain MacWhirr cannot fathom anything outside the facts of his own life. His first mate, Mr. Jukes, is the perfect contrast as an imaginative man prone to speaking in figurative language. Though they are opposites, MacWhirr and Jukes respect each other and run a tight ship, until the crew notices the barometer predicting a serve storm. Jukes and the crew suggest alternate paths to MacWhirr, but he is unconvinced. Since MacWhirr has not experienced...
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Morning Light Forest is located in the eastern part of the Tianyu Continent, filled with rare treasures and unknown dangers. Legend has it that a great secret is hidden here, and whoever deciphers it will dominate the entire continent.Young Lu Mingxuan is undergoing what might be the last training of his life here. At fifteen, he has only three months left to live. Despite his frail build, his eyes are resolute. Ultimately, he receives the favor of...
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After a long and arduous journey spanning the breadth of the empire, Belgrieve has finally laid his regrets to rest and can begin thinking about what the future holds for his steadily growing circle of family and friends. With the defeat of the imposter Benjamin and the restoration of the true prince to his rightful rule, Belgrieve returns home with Satie as his bride and quickly settles back into the rhythm of country living-too quickly, if Kasim,...
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Cette délicieuse collection d'histoires courtes pour l'heure du coucher vise à divertir, inspirer et enseigner aux enfants l'importance des vertus intemporelles. À travers des personnages dynamiques et des récits passionnants dans chacune de ces courtes histoires morales pour enfants, ces histoires morales pour enfants encouragent leur esprit à adopter les valeurs qui les façonnent. Avec chaque histoire, les enfants se lanceront dans une aventure,...
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In the Martial Seal Continent, a world where strength reigns supreme, the capital of the Yan Hua Empire, Renwang City, was experiencing an unusual night. In the Yan Hua Empire of the Martial Seal Continent, Supreme Commander of the Imperial Army, Xuanyuan Zhantian, was anxiously awaiting the delivery of his daughter-in-law, Murong Feng. Hours passed, and Murong Feng was still having a difficult labor, making Xuanyuan Zhantian increasingly uneasy.At...
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