Spirit Taming

Clearance was brought up in a situation that he did not understand. He was the youngest of his five brothers and he was the only one that had a different surname. He uncovered the most shocking mystery about his life. Besides being named as the only bastard in his home he also learned that the he had a deceased brother, who shared the same mother with him. Since he felt like an outsider amongst his siblings, his father always no where to be seen and his mother being in prison... He made a ritual to communicate with his deceased brother, little did he know that his brother's spirit was going to manifest and latch itself onto him. He brought with him the darkness of New Rockville, a place of the spirits, an unknown place that the naked eye could not see. A place of the damned.

Note : Read the book 1 before reading this book. "For eons, the 12 Skies have remained unconquerable, defying the ambitions of countless sovereigns. The legendary Sword Empress, revered for her unparalleled prowess, seemed the only one capable of claiming dominion. Yet, she vanished into the Land of Origin, leaving behind whispers of mystery. Now, a new legend emerges. The Martial Lord, ascending from the lower dimensions, brings forth an unyielding spirit and unmatched martial might. Can the martial lord succeed where others have failed? Will the 12 Skies finally bow to a conqueror, or will the Martial Lord's ambition succumb to the unforgiving hierarchy of the skies? The fate of humanity hangs in the balance, as a new era of ascendancy begins." "This era belongs to the martials , let the twelve skies tremble ! ". The martial lord roared out with infinite majesty.

In the war-scarred realm of Valecross, every sixteen-year-old awakens a Spirit Gift, except Liam Cross. Branded The Powerless, mocked, and hunted in Ravenhold Academy, he’s destined for failure. Until one night, a black crystal pendant, the last relic of his mother, shatters awake. Inside it stirs a forbidden System unlike any ever seen. It tracks his strength, speed, and quests like a living game. As Liam secretly grows stronger, dark forces begin to move, rivals who fear him, and a prophecy that calls him the Echo Chosen, the one who will either save Valecross... or destroy it. When monsters from the Rift return to devour the academy, Liam must decide: Embrace the Shadow System, or let the same monsters that took his family make him lose everything.

For years, Damien Stark endured the relentless torment of bullying, a life defined by isolation and despair. But one morning, everything changed. As the sun rose, Damien awoke to a world consumed by chaos and devastation. The apocalypse had arrived, bringing with it a merciless system that forever altered the rules of survival. To Damien's astonishment, he discovered that he possessed a System, as well as a unique Gift that will allow him to survive in this new world. In this shattered world, he plans to do all he can to survive and rise to the top. Driven by a newfound determination, Damien embarks on a perilous journey through the remnants of civilization. Along the way, he encounters treacherous landscapes, formidable adversaries, and the haunting echoes of his painful past. Guided by his indomitable spirit, he must navigate a world teeming with peril, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death.

Death was never meant to be played with — until he made it a game. Draven Kaine, once the Empire’s most feared necromancer, was executed for treason after raising the dead army that destroyed his own homeland. But when the veil between worlds cracks open, he awakens in his own coffin — alive, cursed, and bound to the ghost of the man he murdered. To survive, Draven must hunt the escaped souls that now haunt the living. Each spirit carries a secret piece of a greater puzzle — a game orchestrated by an ancient god who calls himself The Reaper King. Every round of this deadly game demands a sacrifice: a memory, a life, or a soul. But when Draven discovers the Reaper King’s final target is the woman he once loved, he must decide… Will he play by death’s rules — or rewrite them?

In the sprawling city of aspirations, Liam is a young man with dreams as high as the towering skyscrapers. Working from dawn till dusk to pay his dues and support his family. One fateful night, bruised and battered, Liam returns to his tiny apartment that night, only to collapse at his doorstep. Little does he know, his life is on the brink of an extraordinary transformation. A mysterious notification materializes out of thin air, introducing him to the enigmatic "Merchant System." Follow Liam's journey as he navigates an unexpected realm of quests and challenges, leveraging his newfound abilities to embark on a quest for self-discovery, respect, and an opportunity to rewrite the narrative that has confined him. "The Unadorned Sovereign" is a tale of resilience and the unbreakable spirit of a young man determined to defy the odds, even in a world where the rules seem unfairly stacked against him.

In the kingdom of Solrune, Ash Revenhart has lived his life without a Mark of Origin, the symbol of magic that defines one’s place in the world. On the Day of Awakening, Ash remains unmarked—until the orphanage he calls home is destroyed by fire. Barely surviving, he discovers an ancient power deep beneath the city and forms a pact with a mysterious spirit, unlocking a dangerous form of magic known as Veilcraft. Now, Ash must navigate a world that sees him as both a threat and a savior. With the Veil inside him, he uncovers secrets about the Ashen—those born without marks—and their connection to an ancient evil. As he gains power, Ash faces enemies from the Dominions of Crest, including the fierce noblewoman Velka Aurin, and must choose whether to embrace the darkness within or protect the world from it.

"God of Destruction" This story begins with a young man named Zhi Hao, who throughout his life has always been a victim of humiliation and harassment. Living on the outskirts of society, Zhi Hao is considered inferior—both by his own family, the environment, and his peers. every day, he endured harsh treatment and humiliation until his body and soul were exhausted. All his dreams and self-esteem were shattered, leaving a deep emptiness. However, in that despair, a new determination was born. no longer to survive or seek acceptance, but to take revenge and destroy anyone who ever humiliated him. Zhi Hao is determined to abandon all his helplessness and swears: he will no longer be a humiliated person. in this search for power, he finds a way to change himself—not only in appearance, but also in spirit and attitude.

The kingdom of Arvendral has fallen in a single night of fire and betrayal. The royal banners burn, the people scatter, and the once-proud throne is drowned in shadows. Amid the chaos, a young warrior discovers the Blade of Kings—a weapon whispered to carry the soul of every ruler who ever wielded it. But the blade is not a gift. It is a curse. With each swing, it feeds on his spirit, binding his fate to a destiny he does not understand. To survive, he must choose: embrace the weapon’s dark hunger, or risk watching the last fragments of his world vanish forever. Allies may be traitors, enemies may hold the truth, and every choice cuts deeper than steel. With war rising on every horizon, he carries the weight of a broken kingdom—and the knowledge that even heroes can become monsters. The battle is not for victory. It is for the soul of the fallen kingdom.

He isn't running from the pain anymore, he is farming it. In a world where Mana is birthright, Lin Feng is a "Nullity,” a social ghost destined for a short life of slavery in the prestigious Silver-Spire Academy. Until he unearths the Cursed Tablet of the Weeping God. Lin Feng has no affinity for magic. In a society of gods, he is effectively cattle. But the Tablet introduces a twisted celestial mechanic: The Misery-to-Might Gacha. He cannot cultivate power through meditation or stones; he can only "earn" spins by absorbing genuine suffering, physical trauma, and the sting of betrayal. While the world's elite hoard gold and spirit stones, Lin Feng hunts for humiliation. To the bullies of the Academy, he is a punching bag. To Lin Feng, every broken rib is a "Super-Rare" pull, and every public shaming is a step toward a "God-Slaying" reward that will turn the world’s hierarchy into a graveyard.