"Have you heard? The Evil Overlord was killed!"
"What? The Evil Overlord was killed? How is that possible? He was a powerhouse in the Divine Ability Realm. After all these years of wicked deeds, how could he suddenly be killed?"
"I’m not sure either. I just heard about it. Half a month ago, someone originally went to challenge the Evil Overlord but happened to catch him in the middle of… well, you know his habits."
"Then that person killed him. Rumor has it he died horribly."
"Damn, this happened half a month ago? How come I never heard a thing?"
"Quite a few people witnessed it. You really didn’t hear?"
"Not a word. Who exactly killed the Evil Overlord?"
"They say… it was a young man."
A young man?
The Evil Overlord’s infamy was well-known. For years, he had committed atrocities without consequence. Yet now, he was slain by a mere youth?
This was a third-stage Divine Ability Realm expert. Even if he was killed, how could a young man possibly accomplish such a feat?
"That sounds ridiculous. A young man? Even the most talented youths in our Northern Domain wouldn’t stand a chance against the Evil Overlord, right?"
"Someone saw it with their own eyes. The killer looked no older than eighteen."
"Really? I don’t believe it!"
"Why would I lie to you?"
"I’ve also heard whispers about this. It might be true. My guess is that the killer is a young master from a major family, sent out to temper himself for the Human Rankings."
"Now that you mention it, it’s not entirely impossible."
"By the way, have you all heard? The Northern Domain Grand Competition is about to begin."
"I’ve heard of it. Seems like it’s also meant to give the younger generation a stage to test their skills, all for the sake of the Human Rankings."
"Do you think that young man will participate in the Northern Domain Grand Competition?"
"If he really could kill a Divine Ability Realm expert, why would he bother?"
"Tch, what do you know? The Northern Domain Grand Competition is just the appetizer. It’s meant to select the most outstanding talents among the younger generation to compete in the Four Domains Martial Assembly!"
The Four Domains Martial Assembly?
Many had heard about the Northern Domain Grand Competition, but the Four Domains Martial Assembly was something entirely unfamiliar.
The crowd turned to the speaker—a young man around twenty years old, handsome and exuding an air of nobility, clearly no ordinary person.
"Esteemed young master, could you enlighten us further about this Four Domains Martial Assembly?"
"Yes, yes! Could you share some details and broaden our horizons?"
The young man seemed to relish the attention, a smug smile playing on his lips as he casually took a seat nearby.
"Since I’m in a good mood today, I’ll indulge you."
His words immediately drew everyone’s focus, and the crowd listened intently.
"The Northern Domain Grand Competition was originally held once every ten years."
"But with the arrival of the Human Rankings, it was moved up. The real reason, however, is that the powerhouses of the Four Domains have organized the Four Domains Martial Assembly."
"The goal is to motivate the younger generation across all four domains to push their limits."
"Even if just one person from our Four Domains makes it onto the Human Rankings, it would be a tremendous honor."
"You all know how the Four Domains have always been looked down upon as backwaters. Those from the Central Heaven Domain don’t even spare us a glance."
"So this is our chance to prove ourselves. Don’t you agree?"
The Four Domains had long been disdained, and its inhabitants were well aware. But what could they do?
They lacked the natural advantages of the Central Heaven Domain, and the gap in strength was immeasurable.
But now, with the Human Rankings descending, if someone could rise to the occasion, it would be a slap in the face to their detractors.
"Young master, if I understand correctly, both the Northern Domain Grand Competition and the Four Domains Martial Assembly are meant to select the most talented and powerful individual?"
"But what happens after they’re chosen?"
"Excellent question!"
"After the selection, the Four Domains will pool all their resources into that one person."
"Do you realize what that means?"
"The entire Four Domains will serve that individual. All the finest treasures, techniques, and opportunities will be bestowed upon them."
"Now do you see just how high the stakes are? The competition will be fiercer than ever."
The crowd was stunned. Such a thing had never happened before.
While the Four Domains didn’t have major conflicts, they had always kept to themselves, each minding their own affairs.
Yet now, they were uniting, and all the powerhouses had agreed to this?
Could the Human Rankings truly hold such allure, enough to make the Four Domains set aside their differences?
"Then where will the Northern Domain Grand Competition be held?"
"Can we go watch the spectacle?"
"Yes, yes! Can we attend? Such a grand event—it’d be a shame to miss it!"
Hearing this, the young man shook his head.
"An event of this caliber isn’t open to just anyone."
"You lot should forget about it. Even if you knew the location, what would you do once you got there?"
"They won’t allow too many spectators to disrupt the competition."
His words drew sighs of disappointment from the crowd. Not being able to witness the event firsthand clearly frustrated them.
"Young master, since you know so much, I assume you’ll be participating in the Northern Domain Grand Competition?"
"Me?"
"No. While I have some skill, I know my limits. Besides, I’m a bit too old to qualify."
"I just enjoy gathering information, so I happen to know a little more than most."
"Well, everyone, I have matters to attend to. I’ll take my leave now."
"Farewell!"
"Young master, take care."
After the young man departed, Chen Yunxuan, who had been sitting quietly in the distance, stood up and followed.
"Young master, wait."
"Where exactly is the Northern Domain Grand Competition being held?"
"And when does it start?"
Once he caught up, Chen Yunxuan cut straight to the chase.
"You?"
"So you plan to participate in the Northern Domain Grand Competition?"
Chen Yunxuan was taken aback. This person knew him?
"You know who I am?"
"Chen Yunxuan of the Chen family. The one who killed the Evil Overlord."
"I know you." The young man nodded.
This surprised Chen Yunxuan. While many might have heard about the Evil Overlord’s death, few knew the specifics—let alone his name and appearance.
How had this young man learned so much?
"Who exactly are you?"
"Did you appear just now and say all those things… for my benefit?" Chen Yunxuan frowned, sensing something off.
"Don’t misunderstand, don’t misunderstand!"
"I’m just someone who enjoys collecting information."
"Something as major as the Evil Overlord’s death naturally piqued my interest."
"See? This is a portrait I drew based on descriptions from people who saw you."
"Then I heard you challenged the Blood Shadow Sect’s leader, so I pieced together your name."
Seeing the sketch of himself in the young man’s hand, Chen Yunxuan’s suspicion lessened slightly.
But could someone really go to such lengths just for the sake of gathering information?
"Just based on personal preference? With no purpose at all?"
"What's your name?" Chen Yunxuan asked.
"Me?"
"I'm called Know-It-All. How's that? Sounds good, right?"
Know-It-All?
Was the name given based on personality, or did the name shape his character?
"Where is the Northern Domain Grand Competition held?" Chen Yunxuan inquired.
"I know! It's in Windchime Valley!"
he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
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?"
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
【Prologue: The Beginning of It All – Use holy water to heal the saintess tainted by demonic energy, then converse with her.】 Shen Nian stared at his older sister sipping yogurt, lost in thought. So you’re telling me my sister is the saintess, and yogurt is the holy water? 【Main Quest 1: Brave Youth, Become an Adventurer! Reward: Rookie Adventurer Title.】 【Side Quest 1: Find the Adorable Kitty! Reward: 1000 Gold Coins.】 Shen Nian: "Wait, I’m a high school senior here—did some guy who got isekai’d accidentally bind his system to me?" Hold on, completing quests gives gold rewards? Titles even boost stats? Is this for real? (A lighthearted, absurd campus comedy—not a revenge power fantasy.)
