Time flows like water, years pass like rivers.
The torrential currents surge and wash over the heavens.
Every universe, every plane of existence, has its own time and years, converging into silent tributaries.
And when all these tributaries merge, the Mother River of Time that envelops the multiverse emerges.
It is the essence of all-encompassing chaos, containing everything and embracing all forms.
Be they deities and demons, immortals or mortals, or even the worlds themselves, all are but insignificant ripples in the vastness of it.
But now, two figures tread upon it.
They ignore the flow of time and space, and with every move, resonate with thousands of celestial laws.
One of them slashes with a sword, severing heaven and earth, an awe-inspiring display of power that even with deliberate restraint, causes the River of Time to roar and churn.
The laws of nature collapse, and all things perish.
The other extends a hand, five fingers condensed and pure.
With a slight effort, they crush a segment of the spacetime continuum, along with the sword's brilliance, in a brutal and violent explosion.
"Again!" Xu Moli's gaze is cold and indifferent as she unleashes several divine abilities, stirring up raging chaos winds that sweep across the multiverse.
Such upheaval does not harm Wu Yingxue in the slightest.
"I think I'm a bit hungry," she says lightly, taking a step forward. Infinite laws and truths manifest from her body, forming a *qi and blood radiance* that reflects across the heavens and dominates the ancient ages.
A spear versus a wooden sword.
Dao of immortals versus the Dao of martial arts.
The clash ignites the River of Time into a boiling frenzy.
"..."
Krisha watches the battle, tilting her head in a daze.
She feels that things have escalated to a point where she's no longer relevant.
Rather than continuing to watch, it might be better to do something else.
"The mentor will be home soon... I need to prepare... the New Year's Eve dinner..."
Her delicate face, calm yet serious.
The eternal and supreme essence of the witch continues to strike the world, while her projected consciousness on Earth steps into the kitchen to handle the ingredients.
The witch is clumsy.
She doesn't know how to forever occupy the light.
She only knows that night is approaching, and she needs to do something for the mentor.
...
"Little Red, are you touched?"
"I dare not move! I dare not move!"
"Hmm?"
"No, no, no, I misspoke. I am touched, very touched!"
In the capital, at the Supernatural United Bureau.
After bidding farewell to Li Wanshou, Xu Xi did not leave immediately but used spatial magic to teleport into the palace of the Red Dragon.
The Red Dragon seemed startled.
Its despair was evident.
Until Xu Xi spoke, mentioning that he was there to deliver a New Year's gift, the Red Dragon regained some vitality.
"Here, take it home and put it away."
What Xu Xi gave was the Red Dragon's most cherished treasure.
Gleaming with radiance and adorned with exquisite colors, it was a luxurious and dazzling "gem" made from a blend of exotic materials.
"Thank you for your magnanimous kindness!"
The Red Dragon's delight was palpable.
It immediately patted its chest, vowing to contribute its dragon's blood, as it should.
Xu Xi nodded, satisfied with the Red Dragon's understanding, and advised it to inform other dragon clans if they encountered any.
"Yes, yes, yes, I understand, I absolutely understand!"
"Take your time, be careful of the slippery floor!"
The Red Dragon rubbed its claws,
Smiling obsequiously, it escorted Xu Xi out of the palace.
Then, unable to contain its joy, it dashed into the pile of jewels with its thick limbs, indulging in a luxurious gem bath.
"It's quite easily contented."
Back on the surface,
Xu Xi's overwhelmingly powerful spirit sensed the Red Dragon's joy, so unrestrained, it was almost amusing.
It's no wonder the Red Dragon was so excited.
Considering the Red Dragon's contributions in blood donation, Xu Xi had prepared a full bounty of jewels for it.
Any dragon obsessed with treasure would be ecstatic over such a gift.
"What needed to be done has been done, what needed to be given has been given."
"Now, it's time to return."
Xu Xi glanced back at the capital one last time, the bustling streets filled with pedestrians, and numerous supernatural beings appeared, maintaining stability and order during the New Year's Eve.
It was lively.
But this liveliness had nothing to do with Xu Xi.
For Xu Xi, only the familiar people and places in Yanshan City truly mattered.
The capital might be prosperous, and many admired Xu Xi, but those connected to him were only his teacher and the Red Dragon.
Hum——
Spatial magic activated.
Xu Xi, holding the Jianmu staff, took a light step forward, his body merging with the world like flowing water. When he reappeared, he was already at a distant location.
After several such rapid teleports,
Xu Xi's sight once again beheld the familiar scenery.
"Niu, hurry, make the fire burn hotter!"
"Uncle, Auntie, move back a bit!"
"Everyone, let's go!"
Excited shouts mixed with rising flames.
Xu Xi returned to the outskirts of Yanshan City, and by the time he arrived, the sky was beginning to darken, and people were preparing to celebrate the New Year.
The townsfolk of Qingniu Town.
The civilians of the Qiuhuo Army.
They did as they did in the martial world.
Using the most common stones, they stacked them layer by layer in specific arrangements, constructing towering stone towers.
They then threw dry firewood or other burnable materials inside the towers.
When lit,
Flames leaped and rose.
The intense red and warm orange intertwined, forming the colors of the fire, adding the brightest "starlight" to this dark and cold world.
Not the stars from the heavens.
But the flames held by the people on the ground.
Letting the earth shine with stardust.
"It's beautiful..." Xu Xi stood quietly, watching the pure and unadulterated smiles illuminated by the firelight.
Involuntarily, Xu Xi's face also showed a smile.
It seemed he was influenced by the people's emotions.
"Ah, it's Brother Xi!"
"Quick, quick, invite Brother Xi in!"
Soon, a villager noticed Xu Xi's arrival, and amidst the enthusiastic invitations, the people presented Xu Xi with rich New Year's gifts.
Some were food.
Some were drinks.
Others were handcrafted, plain yet heartfelt woven items.
"Thank you for your kindness."
Xu Xi smiled, accepting all the gifts under the gaze of expectant eyes.
The resources of the real world far surpassed those of the Great Qian during the third simulation.
People no longer suffered from hunger.
No one had to endure the cold.
Xu Xi could accept the villagers' gifts without hesitation, but more importantly, he knew that only by accepting them could the villagers feel at ease and disperse.
"Thank you all."
Xu Xi expressed his gratitude again.
Letting the people go about their tasks.
As for Xu Xi himself, he sat among the piled-up gifts, surrounded by them, watching the rising flames, contemplating the arrival of the New Year.
The blazing flames always bring warmth and light.
From their hazy bloom,
Xu Xi recalled many things.
Like the hardships in Pingshui County, or the tribulations of leading the Qiuhuo Army beyond the borders.
And the joyous and sorrowful presence of a lively figure along the way.
"Teacher, teacher, wake up."
A voice came from beside him.
Calling out to Xu Xi, who was slightly distracted.
villain is the number one simp for the book's leading female protagonist, Shen Wan'er. As expected, he later becomes a tool for the main character to show off and slap faces, ultimately meeting a tragic end with his family ruined and his life in shambles. Fortunately, he awakens the [Universal Pure Love System], which allows him to earn points by performing acts of pure love. To change his fate, Gu Yan makes a decisive choice to seek warmth and companionship with the book's biggest villain—Cold Qingqiu. ........... My name is Leng Qingqiu. To find the murderer who killed my parents years ago, I deliberately blinded myself so that everyone would lower their guard around me. Just as I was secretly accumulating power and capital according to my initial plan, a man walked into my world. "Lengleng, Qingqing, Qiuqiu, which nickname do you prefer?" I don't like any of them. You'd better leave quickly! "Why aren't you saying anything? How about I call you my baby wife?" Leng Qingqiu thinks to herself, this man is truly annoying! (Stubborn pure love warrior + single female lead + true pure love + 1v1)
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
e, Immortal Body, Transmigration, System, Progression Fantasy, Academy Setting, Third-Person Perspective. Alternate Title: Transmigrating into a High Martial World and Reading Live Comments. Bad news: I transmigrated. This is a terrifying high-martial world, and my original, pathetically weak body fell into a coma and never woke up. Good news: I got a Popularity Points system upon arrival. I can see live comments and even create an unkillable alternate identity. Starting out, the alternate identity has all stats at 1. The system tells me that to grow stronger, I must participate in the plot, gain popularity points to allocate stats and grow stronger, and ultimately awaken my original body. And so, carrying my original body on my back, I officially entered Huaqing Academy, where the story's protagonist resides. From that moment on, Chen Guan kicked the original plot to pieces. Live Comments: [Doesn't anyone find this mysterious coffin guy creepy? He can summon indescribable grey misty hands.] [Is this guy a hero or a villain? What kind of onion became a spirit?] [By the way, does anyone know who's in the coffin? Shouldn't the debt for saving his life be repaid by now?] [According to unofficial histories, the person in the coffin was Chen Guan's first love. Their love was once passionate and earth-shattering, but they were separated by life and death due to worldly circumstances. What a star-crossed pair.] ... Years later, the world knew of a demon god born from a coffin, shrouded in grey mist, impossible to gaze upon directly. His foremost divine emissary often wielded a scythe, reaping lives like the god of death. As war approached, facing former friends and a boundless sea of enemies, Chen Guan merely raised his scythe. "Would you like to dance as well?"
