That night, beneath the celestial canopy, the world underwent a cataclysmic transformation.
The long-standing barrier between the ancient martial world and the secular world shattered, blurring the boundaries between the two realms as if an invisible wall had crumbled. The flow of energy between heaven and earth grew unusually active, unleashing powers once restrained.
The world's cultivation limits were elevated, making previously unattainable heights and strength now within reach. Countless martial artists felt their power surge, their realms climbing rapidly in a short span, as if they had breached an insurmountable chasm.
Martial artists were ecstatic, while ordinary people in the secular world sensed an inexplicable shift, as though the entire world had changed overnight.
Celestial phenomena followed.
In the sky, rolling clouds of seven-colored radiance unfurled like a magnificent painting. Stars shimmered, their dazzling light seemingly within grasp, while the moon shone brighter than ever, illuminating every corner of the earth. The ground trembled, mountains and rivers resonating as if welcoming the arrival of something monumental.
Amid these phenomena, faint echoes of distant bell tolls could be heard, as if transmitted from an ancient era, stirring the soul. Many martial artists sat cross-legged, absorbing the boundless energy of the world, their minds serene, as if merging with heaven and earth in that moment.
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Secular World.
Inside the training chamber of the Sword Holding Department.
Hum!
A spatial ripple appeared, and Xiao Leng stepped out.
Expressionless, she walked toward the exit.
Hum!
With each step, another spiritual blade materialized behind her.
Hum! Hum! Hum!
By the time she exited the chamber, a total of 26 spiritual blades hovered behind her.
It was as if she had suppressed her cultivation for too long, and now, at last, it erupted. Her strength had skyrocketed.
Beyond the Grandmaster realm lay five more tiers: Post-grade, Earth-grade, Heaven-grade, Immortal-grade, and Divine-grade.
By these standards, she had already broken through to Post-grade First Tier!
Moreover... as a spiritualist, she was invincible within her own realm!
If Xiao Leng took over as the dominant personality, she could also wield the Power of Night.
Combined, these two forces meant even an Earth-grade expert would stand no chance against her.
Of course...
The world had only just raised its upper limits. She was likely the only Post-grade expert in existence.
But it wasn’t enough. The hidden enemies stood above the Divine-grade.
A mere Post-grade cultivation was insufficient.
Xiao Leng sighed softly. "Other me... the spiritualist’s power was awakened by you. Only you can master it more proficiently."
"You must... work harder."
"Otherwise, in the end, the outcome will still be..."
Her thoughts trailed off as she closed her eyes, diving into the depths of her consciousness.
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Within a warm, flower-filled sea of consciousness.
Leng Qingqiu sat on a swing chair, a book in one hand and sweets beside her. She nibbled on treats while happily reading.
Upon closer inspection, her eyes here were perfectly intact, and her appearance matched that of five years ago.
Then—
Whoosh!
As if an intruder had arrived, the flowers around her began to wither.
Leng Qingqiu blinked in surprise and looked up.
Standing beside her was a person who looked exactly like her.
"Xiao Leng?"
"Why are you here?"
She was puzzled. It wasn’t daytime yet—why had Xiao Leng appeared so soon?
Xiao Leng glanced at the food and book Leng Qingqiu had manifested through spiritual energy.
With heightened perception and strengthened spirituality, the two could now meet in this shared mental space.
Without preamble, Xiao Leng said flatly, "From now on, I won’t emerge unless absolutely necessary."
"The world’s cultivation limits have been raised. Beyond Grandmaster lies Post-grade, Earth-grade, Heaven-grade, Immortal-grade, and Divine-grade."
"You’re currently equivalent to Post-grade First Tier—invincible within your realm."
"But it’s not enough. Other me, you must cultivate and reach beyond the Divine-grade."
"Otherwise, you won’t survive the calamity ahead."
Leng Qingqiu stared blankly. "Wait—"
Before she could finish—
Flash!
A light flickered across the sea of consciousness.
Moments later, Leng Qingqiu opened her eyes in confusion as control of her body returned to her.
"?"
A question mark slowly formed in her mind.
What just happened? What did Xiao Leng mean? Calamity?
What calamity?
Suddenly, a strange sensation surged through her.
She raised her hand slightly.
Instantly, countless spiritual needles materialized, blanketing all of Jianghai City—each one precisely locked onto every citizen.
With a single thought, those needles could pierce through every brain in the city.
Post-grade cultivation had completely transcended the limits of martial power.
"?!?"
Horrified, Leng Qingqiu checked her own condition and realized...
She had already condensed 26 spiritual blades. Her power had exploded.
"What in the...?"
She froze. Was this what Xiao Leng meant by the raised cultivation limits?
Beyond Grandmaster: Post-grade, Earth-grade, Heaven-grade, Immortal-grade, and Divine-grade.
New realms... How did the world change like this?
Leng Qingqiu felt like she had just finished a 12-hour shift and switched bodies, only to find the world turned upside down.
Could someone please explain?!
Yet, for some reason...
Her thoughts inexplicably drifted to Gu Yan.
This absurd change—she couldn’t shake the feeling that bastard was behind it!
Damn you, Gu Yan, what are you scheming now?
Just as she was about to curse him—
Shangguan Miaoyin approached and whispered, "Milady, headquarters has called an emergency meeting."
"Understood."
Leng Qingqiu swiftly composed herself.
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Ancient Martial World.
Atop a high cliff, Gu Yan stood with a gaze so profound and tranquil that the upheavals of heaven and earth seemed but trivial ripples in his eyes.
The old boundaries and restraints no longer existed. The world was evolving toward a new horizon.
Whoosh!
A chilling aura emerged as Leng Bingning appeared beside him.
She studied him, inwardly astonished.
Despite her own breakthrough to late-stage Grandmaster thanks to the celestial phenomena, she still couldn’t discern Gu Yan’s cultivation level.
Just how strong is this guy?
After a pause, she spoke. "The Feather Emperor of the Phoenix Feather Dynasty has begun cultivating the Abyssal Extinction Art. Before the celestial phenomena, he had already disseminated the technique to everyone in the dynasty."
"Now, the dynasty’s Phoenix Feather Art has been sealed away. The entire nation has switched to the Abyssal Extinction Art."
In response, Gu Yan opened his palm.
Dense black light drifted across the entire world as he said calmly, "I’ve refined the Abyssal Annihilation Technique. By incorporating the Power of Night and the properties of the Claw Cells, it can now enhance the practitioner’s physique and accelerate cultivation speed."
"And it can be disguised as a new cultivation method for others to learn."
"Of course, I’ve kept the feature of devouring living beings to boost one’s cultivation."
"Whether to use it or not is entirely up to the individual."
Leng Bingning nodded, though she looked puzzled as she watched Gu Yan dispersing those black orbs. She asked, "What are you doing?"
Hearing this, Gu Yan explained, "Have you heard of... the Chosen Ones?"
"Chosen Ones?"
"Exactly." A peculiar glint flickered in Gu Yan’s eyes.
"Every Chosen One is destined to encounter their own fortuitous opportunities. What I’m doing is artificially creating those opportunities for them."
"A ring housing the soul of a powerful expert."
"An ancient artifact capable of speech."
"A cauldron that can refine and strengthen anything in this world."
"A suddenly awakened unique constitution."
"Memories of a past life as a supreme expert, abruptly restored."
"Or even a... system that grants rewards for completing tasks."
"In this world, there will always be those who believe themselves extraordinary. My role is to bestow upon them... the kind of destiny reserved only for protagonists."
"And when the time is ripe... it will be my turn to reap the fruits."
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
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?"
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
