I have two principles as a human being:

1. Never lie.

2. Never believe anything anyone says, including myself.

“Sir, I must point out that your second principle contradicts the first.”

“Where’s the contradiction?”

“If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?”

“Oh, sorry, I forgot to mention, I don’t consider myself a human being.”

“???”

…

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi. The very same Cheng Shi who never deceives.

What, you haven't heard of me?

No worries, it's simply because I haven't deceived you yet.

Soon you'll remember me.

***

+ Divine apocalypse.
+ Ranking game.
+ Numerous path and class combinations.
+ Humor and insane ideas.
+ Lovecraftian horror elements.
+ Endless stream.
+ Focus on developing all characters.

No System, the hero is not omnipotent, not a typical power fantasy entertainment read. If this concerns you — read with caution. <<less

The crumbling Vienna System is unable to stop the rise of the Second Empire, as the Emperor's nephew is about to visit his faithful Paris.

Protector of the Apennine, Honorary Chairman of the Rhine Federation, Close Ally of the Kingdom of Spain, French Empire Augustus Jerome Bonaparte:

I will make France great again! <<less

【Dark Humor + Comedy + Ruthless + Global Survival + Unconventional Thinking + Single Love Interest + Semi-Invincible + Smart Power Fantasy (or Dumb Fun)】

A global horror game descends upon the world. The chosen ones must participate in challenges of inhuman difficulty. In these torment-filled games, there is also a chance to gain extraordinary power.

Life or death. A single step to the top—or losing everything.

However, Lu Ce, who has never felt pain since childhood, is completely unfazed by this hellish game. In fact, he even finds it amusing. Right from the start, he awakens the “Chosen of Agony” system.

Chosen of Agony—Endure theoretical torment and suffering to gain attribute points!

Pain = Attribute Points + I Have No Pain = Unlimited Points!

When tasked with retrieving a key from a boiling oil vat, Lu Ce doesn’t hesitate to reach in—and even suggests switching the oil to 98% concentrated sulfuric acid.

Faced with the choice of drowning or cutting off his shackled leg to escape, Lu Ce pauses for a moment… then decides to leave the locked left leg alone for now and saw off his right leg first!

【Bro, who is this guy? Just watching him makes me feel pain, and he’s over there laughing?!】

【The best way to conquer fear is to become fear itself. Clearly, he’s mastered that.】

【Everyone else gets tortured by the game. Lu God tortures the game itself!】

【I watched one of his gameplay videos and had nightmares for a month…】

Lu Ce: “A test of human nature? For me, it’s just an experience! Got anything else?”

“I only have one concern coming here: your imagination for torture methods isn’t wild enough.”

“As villains, I really think you guys should be more twisted. Otherwise… it’ll be my turn, hehehe~~” <<less

Lin Xun accidentally downloads a text-based game called The Book of Salvation.

Leveling up by fighting monsters and exploring adventures was already exciting, but soon he realizes he can bring game items and even characters into the real world.

While other players can only use one character, Lin Xun struggles to pick from entire armies.

While others are stuck with weak human characters, he commands terrifying boss monsters.

And when he summons a grotesque monster boss into reality:

“If I said I’m here to save the world. Would you believe me?”

“???”

“I believe you… my ass!” <<less

With unmatched talent, but a fate sealed by a terminal illness, Jeong Yeon-shin challenges his destined death for a chance to live.

Set in a realm where elves and dwarves coexist with martial artists, this is the story of Jeong Yeon-shin, a genius fighting to extend his life against all odds. <<less

In a world where science and the extraordinary coexist, demon beasts run rampant and ten thousand races march to war. Mutations frequently occur and dangers lurk in every corner. Fortunately, the human race has the opportunity to activate the gene chain between the ages of sixteen and eighteen, becoming a genetic warrior.

Genetic warriors venture into mystical Lands of Origin, seeking for treasures and to engrave extraordinary genes into themselves, gaining mystical and formidable powers. They then become the main force to stave off crises.

Lu Yuan traveled to this world, carrying a strange cube capable of infinitely evolving his genes.

He suddenly woke up.

Crossing over, handsome looks, has a golden finger, oh my god, all the key ingredients together! Could it be that I am the legendary protagonist?!

I, Lu Yuan! I am the man destined to be the pillar of the human race! <<less

Chen Xi looked at the soldier who had just hurled a several-hundred-pound boulder with disbelief, gazing at the sky. Is this really the late Eastern Han Dynasty?

Lu Bu, single-handedly breaking through an army of ten thousand, seems scientifically impossible. Zhao Zilong, with genuine dragon soul possession, slicing through a mountain with one strike—could this really be a human?

Dian Wei, single-handedly protecting Cao Cao while slaying thousands of enemy cavalry—this combat power is off the charts!

Something seems off. Chen Xi casually waved a feather fan, creating a powerful gust of wind, and sighed, “This must be a myth. Even I seem abnormal.” <<less

A second chance. An opportunity to delve down the Path to Transcendence, where Tiers and Skills reign supreme.

Grief took Julian’s family. Fate gave him another life.

Reborn as Julius Von Hyperius, he awakens in a world where power is measured in tiers, skills, and the will to keep climbing. Surrounded by ruthless nobles, terrifying monsters, and an unknown system, Julius has only two choices: transcend or die.

With a relentless spirit and questionable decisions, he carves his own path. Each breakthrough brings new foes, higher stakes, and the terrifying truth that transcendence demands sacrifice.

If he wants answers—and a future—Julius must master his abilities, outmaneuver significantly more powerful enemies, and survive the trials that forge legends.

***

What to expect:

- Weak to strong

- Skill-centric story

- Cultivation aspects

- Training maniac

- Fun and enjoyable story <<less

Shen Anning, a university student plagued by two decades of bad luck, finally caught a lucky break—

Only to die the day before her fortune arrived.

Maybe her resentment was just too intense, because right before death, she got bound to a wish-fulfillment system, kicking off her journey across multiple worlds.

But after meticulously selecting her, the poor system regrets it every day:

Why is my host always so unpredictable?!

Cannon fodder palace maid in the Qing court

Palace intrigue? No thanks. She clutches the son of a guaranteed-to-rise prince and snacks on drama with her besties.

Neglected stepdaughter facing emotional ab*se in the 1970s

Sent down to the countryside? Nope—she sends her s*umbag dad packing instead.

Cannon fodder peasant girl in ancient times

The suffering wife of a poor scholar? Anyone who wants him can have him!

Ex-girlfriend in a dog-blood CEO romance

Love-brained fool? Not her. Even dogs wouldn’t eat that trope.

Cannon fodder ranked ninth in the imperial court

(Details not expanded in synopsis)

Little maid from Dream of the Red Chamber

(Red Chamber-inspired arc)

Village girl cannon fodder in the 1960s

(Typical retro countryside setting)

The “legitimate eldest son” cannon fodder in ancient times

(FL presumably gender-bent or disguised)

Top-tier human furnace in a cultivation story

Used and discarded? Not happening.

Mother of a luckless “Child of Destiny” in a xianxia world

Save the world? Nah—she’d rather ascend and leave it all behind.

Unlucky princess forced to marry an ugly man under Emperor Renzong

(Historical heartache turned freedom arc?)

Beautiful widow in the 1960s

(Retro femme fatale energy)

NO FIXED CP <<less

“Beep! One-Star Farmer Card!”

“Bind this card to transfer to the Apprentice Farmer class and gain the class talent — passive increase of cultivated land fertility by 30%!”

“Beep! One-Star Hunter Card!”

“Bind this card to transfer to the Apprentice Hunter class and gain the class talent — passive increase of ranged weapon accuracy by 30%!”

Collect all nine basic cards to become the Lord of the Myriad Worlds, and plunder across countless realms! <<less

“Welcome, players, to the Dimension Rift Game Express. This train will depart from the E-Level Station and head toward the D-Level Station. Please ensure your personal safety as you board in an orderly manner, and follow the riding rules.”

【The riding rules are as follows:】

【1. Do not bring non-game items onto the train. (Underwear is an exception.)】

【2. Spending is mandatory. (All train staff are unpaid volunteers.)】

【3. Do not turn on the lights after lights-out. (Unless you’re exceptionally skilled and fearless.)】

“In addition, the train encourages ambushes, brawls, hunting, and other forms of recreation—players are free to choose as they please.”

“Have a pleasant journey.” <<less

“I, Shen Miaomiao, reluctantly took over a game company at the start.”

Fortunately, the rebate system awakened just in time. As long as the company incurred losses, the system would compensate me with ten times the amount!

So, the goal of this young CEO is to bring the company down! Financial freedom!

“I, Gu Sheng, transmigrated into a game designer at the start.”

Fortunately, the Game Treasury System awakened, allowing me to climb to the throne of the Game King by creating hit games!

So, the goal of this Game Director is to expand and create brilliance once again!

…

When a laid-back CEO encounters a determined game designer, the company’s direction gradually becomes abstract.

“You said no one plays mech games? What is this ‘Titan’s Fall’ you created?”

“You said the horror game market is lacking? What’s the deal with this ‘Escape’ game?”

“You said second-generation shooters are easy to lose money? Are you remaking ‘Call of Duty’?”

As Shen Miaomiao looked at the profitable financial reports, her mind buzzed.

Not a single penny was lost, so she made up her mind!

“From now on, let’s torture the players mercilessly!”

She couldn’t believe that she couldn’t lose this money!

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng unfolded a stack of game proposals in his hands.

“Boss, take a look at these—’Black Blood Renegade’ and ‘Wolf.’ Which one should we start with?” <<less

Dragon. In Western legends, dragons are seen as evil beings—symbols of greed and destruction.

But beyond those darker meanings, dragons also stand for strength. That’s why he was named Draco. It was a wish for him to grow into a powerful wizard, one with the might of a dragon...

His name is Draco. Draco Malfoy.

This is the world of Harry Potter—but not quite. <<less

When people woke up, they found themselves in a survival game set in a dormitory. Blood-red mist filled the air, and human civilization was on the verge of collapse. The only safe haven was their own dorm room!

Xu Lang awakened the Nightmare Ruler sequence—he could earn Nightmare Coins just by sleeping, and use them to enhance anything.

Even goddesses could increase sleep comfort, boosting the conversion rate of Nightmare Coins!

From the 【Dilapidated Wooden Door】 to the 【Immortal Star Gate】 that could withstand any calamity.

From the 【Electromagnetic Turret】 to the 【Stellar Cannon】 that could obliterate horror emperors.

From the 【Fireball Spell】 to the 【Doomsday Black Flame】 that could burn all things.

From 【Meditation】 to the 【Mystic Lord’s Seven-Chapter Manual】 that could elevate one to godhood.

In this game full of despair, Xu Lang chose to lay low and grow stronger. <<less

When the supernatural descends, cities become forbidden zones for humanity.

People can only survive by constantly migrating with Sequence powers—settling down is no longer an option.

In the midst of this migration, Chen Ye awakens an upgrade system.

A rusty bicycle transforms into an armored war vehicle in his hands.

A tattered tent evolves into a mobile fortress.

While others are fighting over half a compressed biscuit, his RV already comes equipped with an auto-purifying water system and a mini ecological farm.

But the real threat lies deep within the fog—those unkillable horrors relentlessly pursue the tracks of migration convoys.

They can’t be killed… unless you wield Sequence powers.

Over a hundred mind-bending Sequence abilities.

More than a hundred bizarre artifacts… <<less

Su Zhan has transmigrated, and right from the start, he witnesses a heartwarming family scene. His new parents care deeply for each other, truly devoted—a touching moment.

In the city, there’s a certain type of creature.

They look no different from humans on the outside, but they hunt humans to survive and grow stronger.

People call them Deviants.

And Su Zhan—he’s one of them. <<less

Good luck, culinary skills, great strength, Armory, fitness expert, late-stage Expert, Sign-in System……

In Deathmatch Duels, there are countless ability enhancements, divided into four grades of Ability Pools:

White, Silver, Gold, and Color.

Each contestant encounters 9 ability enhancements per Deathmatch, with 3 launched for the contestant in the early, mid, and late stages respectively, and then each round allowing the contestant to select any one from them.

Various abilities can effectively help eliminate other contestants in Deathmatch Duels and obtain settlement rewards.

……

“I know my Ability Pool is a bit more advanced…”

Lu Bai glanced at the Ability Pool, scratched the back of his head: “But what the heck is this Black one?” <<less

Bai Yang stumbled upon a divine spark called the “God of Lies.”

The God of Lies is weak. Even though he possesses divine power, everything about him is false.

But the God of Lies is also powerful—if someone believes the lies he spins, then with the emergence of faith, all falsehoods can become reality.

“God of Lies? That’s only because you don’t know how to use it. I’m clearly the God of Stories, the Creator!”

Leveraging the immense population of the real world, Bai Yang decides to craft a colossal lie—and then gradually turn that lie into reality. <<less

The planet Neire is cursed, and a malevolent corruption is spread throughout the lands.

Dark horrors reside around every corner, and safety is a concept of tales and legends. Trapped in a world where they are at the bottom of the natural food chain, humans have followed the trends of the lands, and done something unnatural.

Banding together, they hunted their hunters.

Weapons in hand, they faced living nightmares. Unable to wield aether, they used Eldrim cards to spread their dominion. In a world where death was their only birthright, they carved out an empire that was legend incarnate.

But while they fought cursed monsters outside, a more insidious monstrosity struck from within. Greed, deception, and war marked the end of the Valeriya Empire.

Hundreds of years later, Nero is born into a nation of warriors, in an age cracking beneath an unseen weight.
Whispers of a new order, undercurrents to seize power, and a desire to form a new empire have spread throughout the lands.

The world is ready for a change, but it might not be ready for Nero who was betrayed.

They messed with his brother, and now, they must face the consequences. <<less

As a soon-to-be chieftain, Ashlani's responsibilities were numerous, complex, and often boring.

But as a recently reincarnated keelish (a reptilian pest), his responsibilities only extend to:

1. Survive another day.

2. Keep his belly full.

3. Kill anything that keeps him from numbers 1 and 2.

Oh, and, if the opportunity arises, take revenge on his best friend turned murderer.

Ashlani was sent on his inaugural hunt as the chieftain-to-be of his tribe when he was shot in the back by the man he was closest to, the one he called his closest friend.

Post-mortem, he was greeted by a [System], the elect, singular keelish representative.

Now, his focus must be on continuous growth and evolution, to awaken to his grand potential, and lead his new people to a new age.

This is a reboot of my previous novel, Ashlani's Reincarnation, a grimdark take on a LitRPG reincarnation novel.

This is a slower, more methodical approach to story, and I hope that its quality will reflect that.

I update five times a week, usually every weekday.

Also, I've been asked enough, so I'll say it again here: No harem. <<less