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Mythical Era: My Evolution into a Celestial Beast

Mythical Era: My Evolution into a Celestial Beast

Ongoing5,579 reads
0.75
Above the firmament, a giant Kun, stretching thousands of meters long, flew over the city, ignoring the barrage of missiles. In Australia, an apocalyptic serpent, thousands of meters long, destroyed cities and devoured millions, leaving slowly after the detonation of several nuclear bombs. In this perilous world, Chen Chu, who unexpectedly acquired the avatar of a six-horned salamander, felt somewhat bewildered. What could a palm-sized salamander do? Record videos to gain traffic? Catch shrimps in a creek? Or... evolve into a colossal beast? A six-horned salamander, also known as the six-horned dragon, with the ability of infinite evolution, was gradually evolving into a mythical apocalyptic beast. Its body length extended to hundreds, thousands, and even tens of thousands of meters... And with the characteristic of synchronized enhancement, Chen Chu's own body also grew stronger, with increasing power and speed, and even...
The Maknae Has to Be an Idol

The Maknae Has to Be an Idol

Ongoing3,109 reads
0.96
"I will leave the debut group." I can't make it in this group. I should leave and set up a chicken restaurant so that my brothers could at least make a name for themselves. Destined to be a failed idol, I decided to leave the group for the betterment of the others. However, [A member dies if you leave the debut group.] What? "...This is making me crazy." The struggles of Bong Tae-Yoon, the Maknae on top, whose hands hold the lives of his group members, begins now!
Beastmaster King

Beastmaster King

Ongoing6,210 reads
0.59
Lu Ran had long since known that his path in life differed from others when he awakened a special ability one day. Sure enough a mysterious black card appeared, giving him the chance to become a beastmaster. With his loyal husky by his side, he sets out on his path to greatness.
Life, Once Again!

Life, Once Again!

Ongoing2,976 reads
0.92
Sometimes, as we go about with our lives, we all happen to think of one specific thought at least once. What if... I could go back to "that" time? The funny thing is, the moment you think such a thought is the precise moment when you came back to the past, from the future. "One more time." Life, once again.
After Ten Millennia in Hell

After Ten Millennia in Hell

Ongoing5,146 reads
0.65
Oh Kang-Woo suddenly fell into Hell one day. The only things he had were his desire to live and the Authority of Predation. He devoured hundreds of thousands of demons from the First Hell all the way to the Ninth Hell, and even made the seven princes of Hell bow down to him. "Why are you trying to go back? You already have everything that you could possibly desire here in Hell." "I have everything? Like what?" There was nothing to eat or enjoy! The only things in Hell were desolate lands and hideous demons! “I’m going back.” He finally goes back to Earth after ten grueling millennia.
Genius Detective

Genius Detective

Ongoing6,161 reads
0.9
We follow the story of Song Lang, a genius in the police field, who due to unfortunate circumstances caused by his mortal enemy, now assumes the identity of a driver named Chen Shi. Although he had wanted to live out his days as an ordinary citizen, fate has other plans in store for him. Finding himself in the position of prime suspect to a case, he assists a police officer to uncover the truth. Follow the adventures of Chen Shi as he is plunged back into the world of bizarre homicide investigations. Will he be fated to meet his enemy once again? If you enjoy murder mysteries such as the TV show “The Mentalist”, or anime like “Detective Conan”, then this novel is for you.
Gate of Revelation

Gate of Revelation

Ongoing6,885 reads
0.73
After an unexpected incident, Chen Xiaolian, an ordinary high school student, came to discover that the world he lived in is nothing more than a program. That he and those around him exist as NPCs, serving only as a source of entertainment for others. That every decision he had ever made was simply the effect of a predetermined script. Now, Chen Xiaolian must adapt, gather allies to fight and survive, and uncover the truth of this world. Life: In life, we attend school, find love, work, buy a house, pay our housing loans, insert weird faces in WeChat, watch movies… do any of you find anything amiss? One day, a group of strange people entered this world, equipped in strange clothing and possessing extraordinary powers, cold-blooded killers! They call themselves [Players]. Wait! Wait! You people want to kill me? You say I am NPC (Non Playable Character)? Stop joking around! You crazy bastards! I will fight you to the death! I will survive! NPCs beating up Players! Original residents beating up Transmigrants! My world, my rules! What makes you think you bastards can come over and boss us around? Threading the path of the strongest saviour in history, one destined to be filled with excitement! … Chen Xiaolian: From today onward, an organization whose sole purpose is to oppose those bastards is established! Our guild shall be named… Jokesters Alliance![1] Guild Member: Leader, this name, if we are to say it out, I fear we will be beaten up…
Yama Rising

Yama Rising

Ongoing5,178 reads
0.67
The youthful Qin Ye was born almost a century ago, but thanks to immortality granted to him by the 'fungus of aeons' he can pass for a high schooler. He planned to live an eternal, reclusive life as a happy otaku, enjoying World of Warcraft and his favorite MOBA games, but Fate had other plans in store. Hell has broken down, and vengeful revenants stalk the mortal realms. With ghosts running amok throughout all of Cathay, Qin Ye must reluctantly adopt the mantle of 'hero' and bring peace to both the living and the dead, while rebuilding Hell. But this, of course, isn't something a mere Netherworld Operative can do. For that, he'll need to become more. King Yama is dead. Long live King Yama!
God of Blackfield

God of Blackfield

Ongoing4,087 reads
0.74
Kang Chan was someone with inexplicable senses and excellent fighting skills. But what the hell was this overwhelming uneasiness he was feeling? Smack! With a dull thud, the world turned white. When he came back to his senses, he looked in the mirror and... who the hell was this weak-looking high-schooler?! And why was he surrounded by bullies? 'I’ll kill them all.’ His enemies called him the God of Blackfield. A god of death.
Dungeon Predator

Dungeon Predator

Ongoing2,837 reads
0.51
[Class changing to the hidden class, Demonic Swordsman.] [You are the first one to discover the hidden dungeon.] [You are the first one to discover the hidden...] [You are the first one...] [You are...] I'm a gamer who uses ESP. I'll take it all!
From Today, I'm a Player

From Today, I'm a Player

Ongoing3,564 reads
0.45
Hunters getting sponsored by their Sponsors, and amongst them, the most dazzling 12 heroes of them all. They claim themselves to be Gods and started Eden. Eden ruled the world. That was the era that Lee Jun-Kyeong had been living in. Hunters rule the world that normal citizens are living in, like domesticated animals. However, Lee Jun-Kyeong had a special book in his possession. It was about the life story of a forgotten yet true hero, the Demon King. One day, one of the 12 heroes, Athena, came looking for him. 'It's the past? Over a hundred years ago? When Hunters first started appearing?' However, he fell back into the past. The Demon King's sponsor, The Sky of the Apocalypse, had sponsored him instead. Although he walked a similar path as what the Demon King took... 'It wouldn't be the same as the Demon King's.' I dreamt of a much better future than the Demon King; using the very same power that the Demon King had, I would become a Player above all hunters. 'From today, I'm a Player.'
The Constellation Returned From Hell

The Constellation Returned From Hell

Ongoing3,448 reads
0.64
Earth, the land that the constellations were aiming for. Hunter Choi Yeonseung decided to start special training to stop the constellations that want to monopolize Earth. His training location was the Abyss, a space where time flowed infinitely slowly. However, Choi Yeonseung was suddenly caught up in a magical storm and had to face the harsh Abyss head-on. Choi Yeonseung went through unprecedented and infinite practical training throughout the Abyss and discovered a clue to be the first human to become a constellation. The hard-working hunter, Choi Yeonseung, was reborn safely as a constellation. Will he be able to save Earth, which is destined to fall prey to the constellations? The hard-working, overpowered martial artist, Choi Yeonseung! The path he walks on to become the first human constellation!
Killer Nights

Killer Nights

Ongoing6,074 reads
1
She is a street-walking prostitute; he is a cog in the law enforcement machine; they live in different worlds, but life has brought them together. This is a beautiful love story, this is a series of mysterious murders, this is the story of a fantastic supernatural power. Perhaps they live right beside us, or perhaps they never really existed at all…