Novels by Ace

The Demon Monarch Wan Hua stood beside the two Great Commanders from the Demon Realm, speaking respectfully, "Within the Hundred Flowers Tower, a Fifth-Order Low-Grade Grand Formation, the Thousand Reds and Myriads of Charm Azure Demon-Slaying Grand Formation, is laid out! This formation has infinite might, and with the aid of the Power of Earth Veins, it can even slay cultivators who have undergone the Divinity Transformation!" Xiang Yuan Agutu sneered coldly, "It's merely a measly Fifth-Order Low-Grade Grand Formation! With Yuanyuan and myself joining forces, we can easily break it!" Yuanyuan's brows furrowed slightly, but he said nothing more. Xiang Yuan Agutu and Yuanyuan were both ancient demons at the pinnacle of the Divinity Transformation stage, each extremely powerful. A Fifth-Order Low-Grade Grand Formation, even if operated by a Fifth-Order Array Master, could at best only trap one of them, and not suppress both. "Attack!" Xiang Yuan Agutu let out a fierce roar. Countl

"I wonder if the Eagle Demon Emperor can control the Three Calamities Thunder Spear, this Heaven-Connecting Spirit Treasure. If he can, it would make him even stronger!"Jun Jie felt a stir in his heart, took out the Three Calamities Thunder Spear, and handed it to the Eagle Demon Emperor.As soon as the Eagle Demon Emperor took hold of the Thunder Spear, lightning erupted from the body of the spear, resisting his touch. It clearly did not wish to be controlled by him.A hint of regret flashed across Jun Jie's eyes, "Just as I thought! The Three Calamities Thunder Spear, which restrains demons and ghosts, cannot be wielded by them. It's like how difficult it is for cultivators of the righteous path to wield demonic implements. Those implements are far less powerful in the hands of righteous cultivators compared to demon path cultivators."The Eagle Demon Emperor could also forcibly control the Three Calamities Thunder Spear, but if he was not careful, he could even hurt himself, and t

Jun Jie's Alchemy was ranked among the best in a Cultivation Holy Land like the Great Chu Empire. The Superior Grade Elixirs he refined were also extremely effective. After using one, True Lord Qingyun could feel the exceptionality of the Elixir and was naturally willing to help Jun Jie.With the help of True Lord Qingyun, Jun Jie quickly exchanged Superior Grade Elixirs with the Nascent Soul Cultivators of the six major factions for a good number of Ancient Demon Corpses. The reputation of the Elixirs refined by Jun Jie soon spread far and wide, and more Nascent Soul Cultivators took the initiative to contact True Lord Qingyun to exchange their Ancient Demon Corpses for his Elixirs.After the joint expedition of the seven great sects against the Myriad Changes Demon Sect failed, the prices of various resources that could enhance battle power, such as Elixirs, Magic Artifacts, and Talismans, soared. In the past, those Nascent Soul Cultivators would not easily part with Nascent Soul Le

Master Qingyun let out a deep sigh, "It's bad, everyone saw the scene where the tower master was gravely injured! People's hearts are uneasy!"If Fairy Bai Rui was unharmed, naturally everyone's resolve would be steady, and they would unite to resist the demons. However, after she was severely injured by the Great Commander Yuanyuan, Hundred Flowers Tower's morale plummeted, and they were headless. Many Nascent Soul Cultivators were worried about the future of Hundred Flowers Tower.Jun Jie said, "Master Qingyun, do you have any Ancient Demon Corpses in your possession? I plan to refine a Magic Artifact that restrains the Demonic Path and I need a large amount of Ancient Demon Corpses."Master Qingyun said, "I have two Nascent Soul Level Ancient Demon Corpses in my possession, what will you trade for them?"Jun Jie smiled slightly, "How about a bottle of Superior Grade Spirit Pill that can enhance the spiritual power of early-stage Nascent Souls?"Master Qingyun's eyes lit up, "Deal!"

Jun Jie brought out the Soul-Nourishing Wood and placed it beside him, absorbing the mysterious power released from the wood, and operated the method for nurturing the soul recorded in the Raise Demon Great Technique, nourishing his own soul. Then, he activated the devouring of the Dao Fruit to aid the demon lord residing within the carcass of Hawk Extinction in absorbing the power of the demon carcass.Each day the small bulge on Hawk Extinction's body grew larger, and after three months, it turned into a huge black egg, one Zhang in size, covered in countless mysterious demonic patterns.Crack!The black egg suddenly cracked open, and from within emerged an ancient demon with an eagle's head, bat wings, a scorpion's tail, and its body covered in a layer of pitch-black scale armor, bearing an eight-parts resemblance to Hawk Extinction and radiating a fearsome aura comparable to the Nascent Soul Mid-Stage Peak Level."Eagle-headed Scorpion-tailed Demon.""Bloodline Quality: Supreme Gr

The Nascent Soul of Hawk Extinction had just left its body when it was pierced through by a claw from the severely injured White Ghost Emperor, who then stuffed it into his mouth and began to chew voraciously.Jun Jie thought to himself, "Ancient demons at the Divinity Transformation stage are still too strong! If there were two such ancient demons, I might not be able to hold them off. If three were to attack, I would certainly be doomed! The main reason I was able to kill Hawk Extinction is that the Three Tribulations Thunder God Spear, this Heaven-Connecting Spirit Treasure, is incredibly powerful!!"The Three Tribulations Thunder God Spear, a Heaven-Connecting Spirit Treasure, was a treasured artifact that Jun Jie had forged after numerous remarkable adventures, utilizing countless Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures from the Blue Sky Sea and devouring Dao Fruits for its refinement.The physical constitution of human cultivators is far inferior to that of the Monster Race and

Kael quickly realized that he wasn’t standing in an ordinary basement at all. It felt more like he had stepped into a massive cave.Beyond the safe area was a seemingly bottomless stretch of darkness. The floor beneath his feet was jagged and uneven, while the walls were rough stone. Above them, countless stalactites hung from the ceiling like the sharp teeth of some enormous monster.Even the air felt different.It was fresh, but there was something unusual about it that Kael couldn’t quite put into words.“I forgot to introduce myself,” the man beside Kael said with a smile. “I’m Kaizen! Nice to meet ya!”“I’m Perrin,” Kael replied with a nod. “Likewise.”The two men shook hands.What started as a simple greeting quickly became a brief contest of strength. Kael noticed what Kaizen was doing and decided to participate. He applied enough strength for a low-level player, and Kaizen’s smile widened when he felt the pressure in Kael’s hand.Kaizen released him and walked toward a shelf b

At last, Kael stood before The Miner Guild.The building itself was amusing enough to catch anyone’s attention. It still matched the general architecture of Last Night, but its roof was shaped like a giant half-round helmet and painted bright yellow. The huge circular lighting orb mounted in the center made the inspiration obvious.It was a miner’s helmet.The design even looked like one of the essential pieces of equipment a real miner would use. At night, that enormous light would probably outshine every street lantern nearby, which was likely why there were no streetlights directly in front of the building or across from it.The three-story structure was also unusually tall and narrow. From a distance, someone might mistake it for a giant cardboard miner standing upright in a red mining suit.‘It only lacks a smile for a good advertisement,’ Kael thought with a grin.Once he stepped through the entrance, he entered what looked like a world dominated by men. Everywhere he looked, ma

‘Cook up more, huh?’ Kael thought about his own words.He had said them in the heat of the moment, but they still reflected what he wanted to accomplish. He wanted to become a pioneer in Archery. His path was already different from everyone else’s because he was developing it without a deep foundation to follow.He was still learning the basics from Illara and Astrion, while his experiences with everyone around him continued to shape the way he approached Archery. Even his Legendary class had influenced his development.The truth was that Kael didn’t know exactly what he would do next.‘If I don’t become a pioneer, I’ll be the next Graven Hawk, right? She’s one of the strongest Perrins and remains high in the rankings, yet not many people seem interested in following her path.‘Archers still have a lot of difficulties,’ Kael continued thinking. ‘I mean, she doesn’t appear that often on forums or streams, so it’s hard for people to even see how she plays. If my goals change and I event

Kael shook his head.“Grinding is fun since I can see my efforts grow on the game panel and feel them in my muscles…” Kael explained. “But I am about to be destitute of resources. I also want to learn a jewelry craft, so I must pick up a miner subclass and finally step into the dungeon!”The thought immediately pushed his exhaustion aside.Kael rolled onto his back before pushing himself upright and looking at Illara. “Mining sounds fun!”“Are you a masochist?” Illara asked.From across the room, Astrion nodded. Somehow, he had heard that.“What do you mean, Master?” Kael tilted his head. “I’ll pick up a miner subclass and a title so I can get ores much easier without stressing too much! I also went ahead and researched various forums for the best spots for mining in the forest dungeon of The Warmonger Empire.”Kael didn’t particularly like spoiling the experience for himself. Normally, he would rather discover the best ores and mining locations naturally instead of relying on someone

[You have completed your Artisan Quest #1: An Art Of Design(Epic).][You have acquired The Joker Mask(Epic)(A Part Of The Previous Monkey Boss Set).][You have received An Artisan Subclass(Epic), Tavian Timberland’s An Art Of Design Skill(Epic).][Your friendship with Tavian Timberland has increased.]Kael had completed the quest on his first attempt.Master Tavian had guided him through the process and provided him with several tools. His leather cutters and knives were incredibly sharp, making every step of the work much smoother than Kael had expected. Kael also had the advantage of everything he had already learned from Garrick and Astrion.Although the imperial Perrin had only spent a short time teaching him, Astrion’s instructions had always been straightforward. Kael was therefore already prepared for Tavian’s methods, especially since Astrion’s approach had clearly been influenced by the old artisan.Tavian, however, was several steps ahead of Astrion.He had years of experien

“A monkey?” Tavian asked. “As if a monkey could learn anything.”It was certainly unusual for a low-level player to have a summon, but Kael’s companion only looked like an ordinary monkey. He was also adorable, which made it even harder to imagine that Rakuun possessed impressive abilities and far higher stats than his appearance suggested.Rakuun, however, was too good-natured to take Tavian’s words personally. He didn’t think any less of the old man because of the comment.Kael smiled, though there was a slight edge of disrespect in his voice. “Rakuun’s a smart monkey. He’s learned my survival skills and will learn artisan skills from me. We’ll one day craft something together.”Kael’s words clearly touched Rakuun. The little monkey nodded several times and held onto Kael’s arm more tightly. Hearing that Kael wanted to craft things together with him made him so happy that he probably would have agreed to anything Kael said at that moment.Tavian stroked his beard. “The same rules ap

Srrrng.“I’m ready.”“I am as well.”After arriving at the private training grounds behind the Family Head’s residence, Mo Zhaoran and Jiang Wuyou took their positions opposite each other. They kept a suitable distance between them before drawing their weapons at the same time, Mo Zhaoran pulling out the Geopae Blade while Jiang Wuyou drew his sword.Cang Wuyin, Wei Zhenhe, and the other members of the Mo Family stood at the edge of the training grounds, leaving enough space for the two to fight without interference.“Begin.”Mo Lie spoke as soon as everything was prepared. The moment the four characters left his mouth, Jiang Wuyou and Mo Zhaoran kicked off the ground simultaneously and charged toward each other.“Hmph!”Mo Zhaoran snorted when he saw Jiang Wuyou coming straight at him. He found it ridiculous that Jiang Wuyou had chosen to meet him head-on instead of trying to evade. Still, a thought quickly crossed his mind.If he ended this quickly, he could challenge Cang Wuyin soo

Mo Taixu and Mo Lie both spoke at the same time when they saw Mo Zhaoran, who seemed eager for a fight as a fierce Aura radiated from his entire body. However, despite their attempts to mediate, Mo Zhaoran showed no intention of restraining himself. He had wanted to cross hands with Cang Wuyin at least once, after all. He had never found the opportunity at Shaolin, but this was the Mo Family of Hebei, his own territory.‘I acknowledge that he defeated Rong Tianxuan. I saw it clearly with my own two eyes. But the Green Forest Great Lord is different.’Mo Zhaoran had difficulty believing the rumors that had spread throughout the martial world. There was no doubt that Cang Wuyin was strong, but defeating the Green Forest Great Lord was another matter entirely. Rong Tianxuan and the Green Forest Great Lord were on completely different levels. The position of Chief Escort Slayer of the Eighteen Green Forest Strongholds was not something an ordinary martial artist could simply claim. That w

“The Mo Family of Hebei is enormous. Is that because everyone in the family is so big-built?”“After all, the estate needs to accommodate everyone comfortably. There shouldn’t be any inconvenience in their daily lives.”“The main house will probably grow to this size someday, too, and plenty of people will come to visit.”As Wei Zhenhe gazed at the enormous estate that resembled a fortress, he silently strengthened his resolve. One day, he would make the Wei Family Estate just as impressive as the Mo Family of Hebei. Jiang Wuyou, standing beside him, seemed to share the same ambition. The sight of such a grand residence had stirred something in both young men, reminding them of what they hoped to accomplish in the future.“Welcome to the Mo Family of Hebei.”“You seem to be in a good mood.”“Of course I am. This is my home, after all, and all three of you came here together.”Mo Taixu was usually cheerful and wore a smile on her face, but today she looked even happier than usual. Havi

The problem, however, was that Mo Taixu was not a suitable match for Cang Wuyin. Thinking about it, Wei Zhenhe could not help snorting. Neither her beauty nor her family background was impressive enough to stand beside someone like Cang Wuyin.She’s not ugly, but compared to that young lady…His judgment was rather harsh, but there was a clear reason for it. Although he had come to visit Cang Wuyin, Wei Zhenhe had also met Qiu Lingxue in person. Having seen both women, he could say with certainty that Qiu Lingxue was far more beautiful than Mo Taixu.“Why are you glaring so viciously? You’ll startle Miss Mo. She might think an assassin has come.”“Eh. When did I ever glare like that?”“Just now.”Jiang Wuyou answered seriously, pointing first at Wei Zhenhe’s eyes and then toward Mo Taixu. Faced with such an obvious accusation, Wei Zhenhe cleared his throat in an attempt to hide his embarrassment.“No. It’s nothing like that. I just looked because it felt kind of awkward.”“What feels

“……Is that even possible?”“Effort is making it possible.”“…….”Mo Taixu bit her lip, unable to come up with a reply. His answer was so simple that there was nothing she could say against it. Yet those few words made her realize how casually she had approached her own martial arts training.“How much time you pour into training, of course, that’s important. But what’s even more important than that is how much you concentrate during that time. Quantity matters, but quality matters as well. Swinging carelessly a hundred times is less effective than executing it properly once. Wandering around and getting lost on many paths may seem productive, but in the end, taking the correct path is faster.”“Ah…….”Mo Taixu could not help exclaiming at his final words. They seemed to have struck a chord deep within her, leaving an impression she would not soon forget. She had heard similar advice before, but hearing it from Cang Wuyin made her understand it differently. His words carried a weight t

In a real battle, Mo Taixu’s approach would have amounted to sacrificing flesh to take bone. However, Cang Wuyin was far beyond her reach. As though he had anticipated her next move, he merely twisted his wrist and flicked her Geopae Blade aside with a slight movement before swinging his sword again.Srrrk.This time, he did not simply tap her with a thrust. He moved his sword as if cutting straight through her body, yet Mo Taixu remained unharmed. Even her clothes were completely intact. Despite the sword energy covering his blade, the attack had left no mark on her at all.“Haap!”In a real fight, she would have died long ago, but fortunately, this was only a sparring match. Knowing that, Mo Taixu continued without hesitation, unleashing the full power of her Qiankun Continuous Chain Soul-Seizing Blade. She gave everything she had, testing every technique and variation at her disposal. Her performance also provided valuable stimulation for Jiang Wuyou and Wei Zhenhe, who could learn

The Convergence Ring finished aligning.There was no explosion. No dramatic surge of light.Instead, reality grew quiet.Too quiet.The space around the Ring smoothed out, all turbulence settling as if existence itself were holding its breath. The rotating segments slowed, each one locking into place with a soft, resonant hum that echoed across layers of reality.Ray stood at the forefront of the platform, unmoving.Freya remained beside him, her hand clasped tightly around his. She could feel it now, clearly. The pull. Not physical, but conceptual. Something was reaching for Ray, testing how firmly he was anchored to the world.“This is it,” Frigga said quietly.Hela said nothing. Her gaze was fixed on the Ring, her authority surging instinctively, Helheim responding to her tension. Deep below, the abyssal gate she had sensed earlier pulsed in sympathy, answering a call it did not fully understand.The Ring flared once.A single symbol ignited at its center.Not system script.Someth

The Empire of Ouroboros did not descend into panic.That, more than anything, was a testament to Ray’s rule.Ray stood at the highest observation platform of Ouroboros, gazing into the void beyond the Empire’s borders. The space there looked unchanged, but he could feel the pressure building beneath it, like a tide gathering strength before a wave.“They’re reinforcing the perimeter,” Frigga said, joining him. “Not against invasion. Against interference.”Ray nodded. “They’re isolating us.”Freya arrived moments later, her expression composed but tight. “I’ve confirmed it across multiple worlds. System permissions are being quietly rewritten. Long-range authority projection is being restricted.”“They’re boxing us in,” Hela said, stepping out of a shadow that bent unnaturally around her. Helheim’s influence followed her now, subtle but ever-present. “Trying to limit the damage radius.”Ray exhaled slowly.“They’re afraid,” he said. “That’s good. But fear makes them cautious, not reckl

Ray returned to consciousness with a sharp intake of breath.He was lying on cold stone.For a brief moment, his senses lagged behind his awareness. Sound returned first. Distant echoes. Familiar. Then weight pressed against his back, grounding him fully in reality.“Ouroboros,” he muttered.He pushed himself upright.The Throne Hall was in disarray.Cracks webbed across the floor where the throne had once stood. Residual divine energy still clung to the air, unstable and raw. The throne itself was gone, reduced to scattered motes of authority that hovered aimlessly before slowly dissolving.“Ray!”Freya’s voice reached him a split second before she did. She crossed the distance in an instant and dropped to her knees beside him, hands gripping his shoulders as if to confirm he was truly there.“You disappeared,” she said, her voice shaking despite her attempt to control it. “The system tore you out of reality. We couldn’t reach you.”“I know,” Ray replied. His voice was hoarse, but st

The white expanse did not feel empty.That was Ray’s first realization.There was no ground beneath his feet, yet he stood without falling. No sky overhead, yet the light came from everywhere at once. It was a place stripped of context, designed to remove all reference points.A controlled environment.Ray exhaled slowly and flexed his fingers. His body responded normally. His divine senses, however, felt muted. Not sealed, but dampened, like sound passing through thick walls.“So this is verification,” he said aloud.His voice echoed faintly, though there was nothing for it to bounce off.No response came immediately.Instead, the white began to shift.Lines appeared beneath his feet, spreading outward in geometric patterns. They formed a vast circular platform, etched with symbols Ray recognized instantly.System script.Older than any interface he had seen before.“Testing me with your own language,” Ray murmured. “Bold.”The air rippled, and figures began to take shape around the

The aftermath lingered like a bruise on reality.Even after the envoy’s fragments faded, Helheim did not return to normal. The pale green flames along the chains burned brighter than before, and the mist churned restlessly, as if the realm itself were unsettled by what had just transpired.Hela stood near the edge of the platform, her gaze fixed on the horizon where the envoy had appeared.“It left traces,” she said quietly.Ray nodded. “Of course it did.”He waved his hand, and thin lines of golden light spread outward, weaving through the air like a net. Wherever they passed, faint distortions became visible. Cracks too subtle to notice before. Laws that had been nudged out of alignment.Freya watched with a tight expression. “Those aren’t natural.”“No,” Ray replied. “They’re observation anchors.”Frigga’s grip on her staff tightened. “Meaning?”“Meaning it wasn’t just watching me,” Ray said. “It was mapping everything. Helheim. Ouroboros. You.”Hela frowned. “Then why pull back no

Hela’s words lingered in the air for a moment longer than necessary.Ray watched her expression carefully. Despite the casual snort and dismissive tone, there was something genuine there. A quiet relief. Odin was alive, irritating as ever, and still part of the world.“That’s good,” Ray said simply.He turned his gaze away from the group and looked out across the open hall. The structure floated high above Helheim’s endless gray expanse, anchored by massive black chains that disappeared into the void below. Pale green flames burned along the edges of the platform, giving the space an eerie glow.Helheim had changed.Or perhaps it was more accurate to say it was finally waking up.Since Ray had claimed dominion over the Norse Pantheon, the realm of the dead had begun to respond to Hela in subtle ways. The air felt heavier, more stable. The souls drifting through the distant mist no longer wandered aimlessly. There was order now, guided by a will that had grown far stronger than before.