Body Tempering

The Demon Lord had grown weary of his existence as the strongest being alive. Power no longer thrilled him; victory had lost its taste. The only thing he now looked forward to was listening to the stories of Lucian, a human captive. Of all the tales Lucian told, the Demon Lord most enjoyed those about the quiet lives of ordinary humans — their laughter, struggles, and fleeting joys. He envied that simplicity and secretly wished he could experience it himself. One day, as Lucian spoke, the demons under his rule rose in rebellion. They gathered their strength and turned against their lord. The Demon Lord, instead of resisting, welcomed the uprising. At last, he saw a chance to end his long, lonely reign. When he fell, his powerful soul refused to fade. It drifted through the void for centuries, searching, wandering — until it found a newborn’s body, one that had just died moments before. And just like that, the Demon Lord began life anew — as an ordinary human. But some beings, no matter how they try, can never truly remain ordinary.

Luca Blackthorn lives on the edge of two worlds, the human and the monstrous. Cursed with a power that can devour him from within, he struggles to control the beast that lurks beneath his skin. When Emilio, a ruthless mafia lord with a blood stained empire, resurfaces, Luca faces an enemy who will stop at nothing to destroy him. Enter Grace Veyre, a lethal and unpredictable force from Emilio’s past. Once trained as his elite enforcer, she knows the darkness better than anyone and carries secrets that could either save or doom them both. Forced together by circumstance and survival, Luca and Grace navigate ambushes, betrayal, and relentless enemies, learning to trust each other in the shadows. Every encounter is a test of skill and will, every decision a gamble with life and death. As the body count rises and Emilio’s schemes tighten like a noose, Luca must master his curse, and Grace must confront her past before it destroys everything. In a city of fire, blood, and deceit, loyalty is fleeting, danger is constant, and only those who can fight together,and trust the untrustable, can survive.

Dying a tragic death after being betrayed and used as a mere tool, the young man swore that he would never live for anyone else again if he were ever given a second chance. Yet, fate threw his soul into the body of Aldric—an illegitimate son of a king, who had been slaughtered at the bottom of the Forbidden Forest's ravine by his very own biological father. On the brink of death for the umpteenth time, a mechanical voice suddenly echoed inside his head: [Egoist System Activated]. This mysterious system did not require a holy hero. Instead, his power points surged drastically every time he made a selfish and ruthless decision. Forged by the darkness of the cursed forest, he began to crawl his way back up with a black sword in hand, preparing to tear down the royal throne built upon demonic sacrificial rituals. He did not return to become a savior for this rotten world. He came to seize the highest throne, and to become a monster far more terrifying than the rulers before him. "For the deepest wounds never give birth to a hero."

"The first step towards the query for the real truth is being able to accept that it might be different from the truth that you believe in." If Ryle wasn't quick enough to use the 3rd Myriad Life: Transmigration, his life would have ended, because Equera, who he considered as his mother, made her consume a potent poison. What made Ryle confused was Equera was in tears and was embracing him as he was taking his last breaths. Would someone who had done an act of betrayal do that? No as an answer would be an understatement. Ryle's magic allowed him to be transmigrated 300 years later in the future and was in the body of Jadren, the 16-years-old young master of the Hlezel Family. As Ryle lived his life as Jadren, he was seeking for the answers behind his death, because instead of being angry, Ryle was instead filled with questions. Ryle believed that Equera would never poison him to death for no reason. Be an audience as he who transmigrated with myriad life, Ryle, embarks on a journey to figure out the truth behind his death. Was Ryle's death an another case of betrayal or there was a purpose behind it?

In a world where darkness and light are intertwined, Ryu Tanaka, a young man shrouded in mystery, discovers his latent powers as a Shadow Weaver. With his newfound abilities, he's drawn into a realm of ancient magic and forgotten lore. As Ryu navigates this treacherous landscape, he's confronted by Hikari, a fiery antagonist driven by a burning desire for power. Their fates become entwined in a dance of light and darkness, with the world hanging in the balance. In a climactic battle, Ryu faces off against Hikari at the ancient ruins of Tenebrous Peak, but ultimately falls to his demise. However, his journey doesn't end there. Ryu's spirit is reincarnated into his own body, restoring his life and memories. Reborn with a newfound sense of purpose, Ryu sets out to prevent Hikari's destructive ambitions and restore balance to the world. With his shadowy powers reborn and his past experiences guiding him, Ryu is determined to change the course of fate. Will Ryu's second chance be enough to save the world from the brink of destruction, or will the shadows of his past define his future?

The last strand of patience I had snapped into shreds when she chose her ex-lover’s son over our dying daughter. Now she paraded around smiling, flaunting him like a trophy, while I was left with nothing but the cold, lifeless body of my child. This wasn’t about hurt anymore. It wasn’t even about pain. She’d stolen a soul from me — and she would feel every atom of what I felt, and more. “I want a divorce.” “That’s not happening. You and I are in this together,” she screeched, eyes boring into mine, searching for the man who always bent to her will. “You will sign the papers,” I said, every word a quiet stone. “Make me!” I stepped closer. My hand closed at her throat — delicate, trembling under my grip — and forced her to meet me. “Sign the papers,” I whispered, voice low and cold. “Or I’ll make you suffer so that even our daughter hears your screams from six feet under.”

In the year RE-500, a scientific discovery was made that pushed humanity to newer heights -- The Keltar potion! It was an extraordinary potion that allowed humans to extend their life beyond expectations.  With this discovery, Humans found that they could live for 380 to 400 years. The human body grew stronger, no longer succumbing to major illnesses. The rapid rate of cell healing and generation had multiplied ten tens over.  What a glorious discovery! No doubt, the world was in a joyous state. But with this blessing came a sharp rise in Crime.  To counter this, the World Administration, called the ‘Absolutes,’ not only declared the Death sentence Void... but also created a far ‘better’ solution for these many criminals with now longer lives – Mainland 01! And since then, thousands of years have gone by, with the world accepting this order. … Guilty, or Not Guilty? In a massive courtroom, a young man had his eyes lowered to the ground. He was innocent. He knew he was. But his fate now lay in the hands of the judges before him. Bain thought matters would end with justice always prevailing. However, how could his journey begin if it were that simple?

[Warning: This story is written in English and Nigerian Pidgin. Strictly rated 18+] [English Translation Written In Brackets For Better Understanding] After a fatal accident in Port Harcourt, a sharp and street-smart Nigerian youth wakes up in the body of a weak, dark-skinned orphan called Li Yan — now renamed Chris. Alone and betrayed by his small clan, the original owner died in the void mountain after crossing the merciless Red Sand Desert for weeks. That’s where Chris opens his eyes for the first time in this new world. Thrown into the brutal cultivation continent of Tianhuang, with no talent, no backing, Chris gets one thing other cultivators don’t — the Supreme Hustle African System. With pure Naija grind, sharp mouth, unbreakable will, and plenty of pepper in his blood, he begins his journey from the bottom. No handouts. No mercy. Just pure determination to reach the peak. His goal is simple: Become a god above all gods. Can one Nigerian youth survive this cruel world of sects, power, betrayal, love and death? Only time fit tell sha. (Only Time Will Tell)

Mercy is a luxury when currency of survival is lifespan. Crackle . . . hiss . . . boom . . . rain falls on corpses. The storey opens on the mountain of the dead - the last battlefield of the human race. Li Wei, who is a broken man under the curse of accelerated ageing, stands among the ruins of the Ancient God. His shaking hands hold a divine artefact - The Eye of Judgement. His body decays. His breath comes out in broken gasps - huff, cough, splat. And then… betrayal. The only family he's ever had - his sister, Li Xue - looks coldly on as she drives the dagger deeper into his chest. Thud… hiss… crackle… She calls him "nothing but an adopted mistake." A man named Yang Xun, brilliantly like an idol of deceit, thanks him mockingly. That's when Li Wei realises - the world doesn't reward love. It rewards survival. When he dies, something ancient is roused inside The Eye of Judgement. And when he opens his eyes again - it's 2025, the day the god forsaken game, LYTABern, descends upon Earth.

After his death, Mal was given the opportunity by Dewa Lorda, the god who guards the boundaries of the world of life and the world of death, to be able to return to his body in the real world. However, Mal needs to travel through time to come to the future of the world of Amapherald, a life other than human life, where he is destined to be one of the six The Seekers. In his new life, Mal only has 400 days to complete all missions and reach the top level. The mall is equipped with a system controlled by Meiden, Lorda's right hand man. Unfortunately Mal's plan didn't go that easy smoothly. He had barely passed 400 days to reach the top level and was in danger of not being able to return to his body. [SYSTEM HAS BEEN ACTIVATED] [WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF AMAPHERALD, MAL. HERE, SYSTEM GUIDE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH IMPORTANT MISSIONS] [THIS IS THE REAL FIGHT THAT WILL BRING YOU TO ENJOY DIFFERENT SENSATIONS] [YOU WILL BECOME ONE OF SIX SEEKERS OF PURE STONES AND SAVE THE WORLD OF AMAPHERALD] [Name of The Seeker: Mal Ricky Riordhinee] [Position: As a Guardian]