Chapter 28 - Ninth Rank

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Born and raised as a nameless shadow guard for his kingdom’s crown prince, his life’s purpose was to be used and discarded at the whims of his liege.And his meaningless life ended when the gaze of a princess lingered on him for too long. The crown prince had him beheaded without a second thought, as if throwing out trash.Transmigrating into the body of a baby girl, the nameless shadow finally had a name, a family, and a place to call her own. Throwing away his past, the shadow guard was now called ‘Emilia’, and walked on a new path to seek fulfillment.It was not meant to be, however, as the girl whom she had loved with all her heart and soul ended up mercilessly plunging a dagger through Emilia's love-struck heart at the highest point in her life.The crowd clamored at the ‘deserved death of the villainess’, and at that moment, the shadow could only wonder… why?Why am I always the one to dedicate myself fully to someone, only to be thrown away like trash in the end?And thus, as her soul floated away while cursing in resentment, ‘Emilia’ vowed to herself that in her next life she shall never be the one to fully dedicate herself.Whatever she likes shall be held in her palm, and shall never escape.The moment the vow was made, a self-proclaimed villainess system proposed to partner with her, to explore and conquer the worlds through their anchors—the heroes and heroines.And by cultivating this energy, she shall one day go back. Back to the world she was born as ‘Emilia’ in, and face the so-called heroine once more.The second time they meet, Emilia won’t be the one drowning in regret!...Author's Note: The heroines are not just trophies she’s collecting, only to be forgotten once she collects them. Each of them will remain relevant throughout the story. And it won’t become a mess, promise!

Lin Fan was transported to another world, into the body of a normal disciple. Given the environment he was in, Lin Fan faced the risk of being killed at any time. However, something was out of place.Starting the system.Ding: You’ve received an infinite level buff: ImmortalityFrom then on, everything changed.To Lin Fan, if anyone could kill him, he would concede defeat. Otherwise, he would turn them into mincemeat.To his opponents, they have given up because it was impossible to kill Lin Fan.

Chu Yang, the Ninth Master of the Nine Tribulations Sword, sacrificed almost everything he had for the sake of improving his martial arts, including the love of his life. After spending three years locating the fifth fragment of the Nine Tribulations Sword, he was ambushed by all sides at that very place. Mortally injured with no means of escape, Chu Yang executed a sacrificial technique by plunging the Nine Tribulations Sword into his very own heart. “With the blood of my heart, ten thousand tribulations will collapse!” After witnessing the death of all his ambushers, Chu Yang’s vision began to darken. At a distance, moments before his death, he saw the mastermind who had plotted his downfall — Mo Tian Ji. With that, his eyes finally closed. However, with a start, Chu Yang once again awoke to find that he had returned to when he was sixteen years of age! Furthermore, the Sword Spirit of the Nine Tribulations Sword now resided within his Dantian, the energy center of his body! From that very moment, Chu Yang would then begin to right all of his past regrets, and carve his very own legend by fulfilling his destiny as the final Master of the Nine Tribulations Sword, and defeating the Heavenly Devils beyond the realm of the Nine Heavens Continent.

Renji had many exes.However, these exes were all fictional characters in a post-apocalyptic game.As an absolute devotee of strength, whenever a character became useless in the game, Renji would strip them of their equipment, claim their resources, and relegate them to the background as caretakers, giving the best to new powerful characters.Of course, Renji always insisted that this was temporary, all in the name of advancing in the game and saving this precarious post-apocalyptic world!But...These "Fictional Characters" didn't seem to see it that way.When Renji, with his emphasis on strength and meticulous planning, fulfilled his mission as the "savior," putting an end to the source of Tainted Miasma in the wasteland and becoming the first to achieve a "perfect clearance."He unexpectedly found himself transported to the game's second stage.He had thought he would soar directly, living a carefree life, but Renji realized that things were not quite as he had imagined.

After the soldiers’ mercenary group where he used to work had been utterly destroyed, Loren, who survived the disaster, decided to walk the adventurer’s path as a way to make a living. However, for Loren who had no acquaintances and nothing but an empty pocket on him, receiving a single quest seemed like a faraway aim. So, as he was contemplating about what he should do next, another adventurer called out to him.

Blessed with unlimited mana, Noah travels the worlds and sees rampant corruption and injustice.Have you seen countless icebergs fall asunder?Have you watched a dragon despair?Follow one man as he overturns the order of the worlds...Author' note: This is a story of fantasy and fiction, events or names used have no relation to the real world.

Link's soul traversed into the Wizard World, delightfully obtaining the Krypton Card Drawing System.With his first draw being the "Mind Closure Technique," his cultivation progress far surpassed his fellow apprentices.He conducted research, carried out experiments, published papers, and obtained patents.In this highly advanced civilization of a fantastical world, he climbed to the peak step by step.He campaigned across the Heavens, admired countless bizarre landscapes, and conquered one innovative civilization after another.

Born into a wealthy family, Gu Shenwei was spoiled and carefree. However, at the age of 14, his entire family were brutally murdered, and he was caught by some bandits who sold him into slavery. As a slave boy, he entered Golden Roc Fort by chance and found the man who had slaughtered his family. He endured insults and worked hard to improve his kung fu while working as a slave boy. He learned from and plotted against his enemy under the enemy’s nose. He became increasingly ambitious as he became more and more powerful. He would only be satisfied if he completely destroyed his enemy—by fair means or foul. Gradually his bitter experience turned him into a totally different person. This is a kung fu fiction that is full of mysteries and surprises. This is a story dealing with love, betrayals and distances. This is the journey of an ordinary boy who, against all odds, fought against formidable foes. This is a tale regarding a person who felt abandoned by the world made unremitting efforts to create a new world of his own, in which he was alone.Associated NamesDeath SutraSǐ Rén Jīng死人经

As the head disciple of the number one sect in the world, Luo Jianqing had a brilliant reputation. He was the most respected senior brother of his junior brothers and sisters: the last disciple of the cultivation world’s number one cultivator, Luo Jianqing greatly respected his master’s teachings, not crossing his limits by even half a step.Afterwards…… he was stabbed to death just like that by the main character with his sword. His master’s sword. Luo Jianqing: “……” The heavens wants me dead, yet I refuse to die! See if the will of the heavens is more fearsome, or if the will of my sword is more stubborn!Wu Yin: “Jianqing, I have something to say to you.” Luo Jianqing: “Master, I also have something to say to you.” Wu Yin: “… you speak first?” Luo Jianqing: “You speak first.” Wu Yin: “I like you.” / Luo Jianqing: “I want to top you.” Wu Yin: “……”

Humanoid beast? Ahem…. Humanoid beast….Because a female immortal sealed a mischievous and sly fox spirit into his right hand, ordinary senior high school student Liu Yi henceforth began his extraordinary journey as a immortal practitioner.The fox spirit said:“The prettiest girls in the class, the daughters of rich families, the evil female cult members, the beautiful women in the world of immortals? All these beauties are no longer a dream!Come, become an immortal and even a diaosi could counterattack!Come, become an immortal and kill all of the tall, rich and handsome!Come, become an immortal and capture all the beauties!”“Liu Yi, I said to capture all the beauties; not to capture me! Hey! Stop!”

In the Celestial Empire, a land ruled by Immortals and stalked by Spirits and Beasts, a young girl from the slums of an unimportant city is found to have the Talent. In the great Sect of Argent Peak, she will take her first unsteady steps upon the way.Can she learn to not only survive, but thrive on her journey?