Jiang You never dreamed she would survive the claws of zombies only to be betrayed by the very family she protected.... more>>

Years later, she destroyed the experimental facility that imprisoned her.

Those who sold her out? Dead!

The base that betrayed her? Obliterated!

Who waits for the next life to settle their scores?

With her revenge complete, Jiang You exhausted her powers and self-detonated, but unexpectedly, she was reborn—half a month before the apocalypse broke out!

This time, she vowed to take back everything that was hers...

Stock up on food first, guns later—when the apocalypse comes, stay calm.

But just as she was ready to live quietly and hoard supplies forever, a tiny bottle cap fell from the sky. That’s when she learned her world was actually a book, and she was the villain who tragically died in the story?

If that’s the case, don’t blame her for being ruthless!

Sacrifice the heroine, unleash unlimited power!

...

When zombies erupted, other survivors were frantically fleeing.

Jiang You: “Hey, zombie up front, wait a second. Is that brain of yours ripe yet?”

While other survivors fought tooth and nail over scraps of food:

Jiang You: “Hotpot, BBQ, river snail rice noodles, roast duck, fried chicken, or Buddha Jumps Over the Wall… What should I eat today?”

When other survivors tried to use moral blackmail:

Jiang You: “Sorry, I don’t have morals. You can’t blackmail me.” <<less

Su Qing genuinely hadn't anticipated that his simulation process would be observed by the characters themselves.... more>>

[Black Swan: Friendly reminder, everyone—while watching your own or others' simulations, remember to stay calm and composed.]

[Firefly: Okay... Wait!! I'm the first one being watched? Aahh, so much of my dark past is here! Don't show it, don't show it!]

[Himeko: The Kafka that Su Qing adopted was quite adorable as a child. How did she turn out so mischievous after growing up?]

[Kafka: Heh, let's see who else has their fair share of questionable deeds from their student days.]

[Silver Wolf: Laughing so hard, those two upstairs just started bickering.]

After Silver Wolf's simulation:

[Sparkle: Hilarious, now three of them are fighting upstairs.] <<less

In the Second Era, Earth became the largest technological junkyard in the Milky Way.... more>>

Wearing a scavenger’s cloak fluttering in the wind, Cheng Qi stood atop a mountain of tr*sh.

[Detecting similar technological creations...]

[Starting synthesis...]

[Damaged Nanny Robot] → [Safe and Protective Nanny Robot] → [Environment-Adaptive Nanny Robot] !

[Mechanical Explorer Shoes] → [Mechanical Explorer Leg Guards] → [Jet Turbine-Powered Shoes] !

[Surgical Assistant Gloves] → [Smart Assistant Gloves] → [Gravity Field Adjustment Gloves] !

[X-55 Extreme Warrior Exoskeleton] → [Extreme Warrior Armor] → [Memory Metal Extreme Warrior Powered Armor] !

[Intelligent Repair Sprite] → [KP03 Quantum Intelligent Repair Cluster] !

[Failed Muon Cage Prototype] → [Muon Fusion Catalyst Reactor Prototype] !

Amid five trillion tons of technological waste, the boy synthesized one artifact after another, rising from insignificance! <<less

Shen Xing transmigrated to the interstellar Martial Arts High era two thousand years later.... more>>

Here, technology is advanced, the population is inflated, and over four billion students on the Academy Home Planet pursue the Martial Path. Moreover, various powerful technologies assist in cultivation, making everyone a potential Martial Path genius.

However, the Martial Path originates from the interdimensional battlefields, and cultivation resources are severely scarce. Therefore, the competition is intense, and ordinary students can only struggle bitterly. If they fall behind even slightly, they are directly eliminated.

But Shen Xing soon discovered that he could freely travel to a vast and boundless mystical world, incredibly rich in all kinds of resources!

This is about to take off!

With advanced martial arts technology on one side and abundant martial arts resources on the other, it is destined for me to dominate all realms and become invincible in the world!

***

The year is 4032. Humanity has conquered the stars, but the greatest battles are fought not in the vastness of space, but within the confines of the Human Home Planet. Here, the entire world is a sprawling academy, where the path to power is paved with sweat, determination, and the elusive energy known as Yuan Qi. For fifteen-year-old Shen Xing, life at Linjiang Middle School is a relentless grind of physical training, a desperate bid for class mobility in a society stratified by martial prowess. He is just one of hundreds of students pushing their bodies to the limit, striving to reach the Skin Tempering Realm, the first step on the Martial Path.

But Shen Xing is not as ordinary as he seems. A dormant memory, a whisper from a forgotten past, has awakened within him, granting him a perspective beyond the confines of this world. He knows of a time before the Martial Path, a time when humanity was bound to a single planet, a time when his current life would have been considered science fiction. This knowledge, coupled with a mysterious treasure that allows him to travel to a parallel world rich in Yuan Qi, ignites a fire within him. He will not be content with mediocrity. He will not be confined by the limits of his birth. He will strive to become a true martial artist, to shatter the stars, and to explore the endless possibilities that lie before him.

However, the path is fraught with peril. The other world is a brutal place, where power reigns supreme, and the line between life and death is blurred. Shen Xing must learn to navigate this dangerous landscape while simultaneously competing in the hyper-competitive environment of the Academy Home Planet. He must master the Martial Path, forge alliances, and uncover the secrets of his past life, all while striving for the ultimate goal: to become a force that cannot be ignored. <<less

Some say that the faint outline of the square earthen city you see in the midnight sandstorm is actually the ghost of Yumen Pass.... more>>

Note: Yumen pass is a military pass and a major traffic route on the Silk Road during Han dynasty <<less

Jeong Yeo-won wakes up from a frozen state.... more>>

When I opened my eyes, I found myself woke up 500 years later in a world that had already been destroyed.

A monster suddenly appears from the gate.

'Esper', a godlike creature who has awakened his powers follow its lead.

And the world is completely different from the past. Humans are no longer the masters of the Earth.

The Espers, who are supposed to hunt monsters and protect the city, are actually leading the world to further destruction due to their rampage. The 'Guides' that could calm the Espers have already disappeared.

But then.

"I'm a guide?"

The only guide who miraculously woke up in a discarded hibernation capsule.

Yeo-won creates a guiding drug that slows down the rampage and distributes it around the world.

Thus, the world is one step away from destruction,

but now she must protect herself from the espers who seek to find and possess the guide.

A drop of water that falls on dry land,

Will it be able to moisten the earth, or will it dry up and disappear in the heat. <<less

Apocalypse City.... more>>

Literally, the City of Endings.

[Survive the Confirmed Apocalypse.]

[Difficulty: LAST]

In a world of infected, mutants, and flying bullets,

fight your battles up close with nothing but a blade.

[I Became a Swordsman in a Dystopia] <<less

I come from a distant place,... more>>

Looking up, the stars change their patterns, and looking down, there are mountains and plains,

In the vast and boundless universe, she silently fades away when I am unaware,

You call her the long-extinct Blue Star, but I call her home...

In short, this is the story of Earth humans transmigrating into the notorious interstellar male zerg, struggling for survival in a different world.

(Zerg Unit Story; one couple per story~) <<less

[A thrilling novel featuring a gorgeous, badass Female Lead who effortlessly collects Golden Fingers (Cheats).] ... more>>

“In society, I’m Sister Sheng—cool, ruthless, and never one for idle chatter. Don’t like it? Fight me.”

The year is 2323 of the Stellar Era, and the Apocalypse is on the horizon. While some people have awakened extraordinary powers early, others—Reborns—are beginning to stir, plotting their own paths to survival.

Sheng An, appointed Group Leader of a new Department, has been tasked with an impossible mission: to recruit, lead, and unite all awakened individuals and reincarnators to face the looming disaster.

But how does one wrangle a group of so-called “Chosen Ones,” each convinced they’re the protagonist of this story?

The yet-to-awaken Sheng An remains unfazed, shrugging off doubts with a confident smirk. “It’s fine. I’ve got the Nation at my back.”

With tools like the Heavenly Eye surveillance system, satellite monitoring, backend access, advanced weaponry, big data analytics, and cutting-edge science and technology at her fingertips, Sheng An takes charge.

Her approach? Direct.

“So, will you join us?”

The “Chosen Ones” falter, “Do we even have a choice?”

She smiles calmly, “No, you don’t.”

(Author: This is a riveting tale of a dazzlingly strong Female Lead versus an irresistibly charming Male Lead. A fresh take on the Post-apocalyptic genre, blending innovation, action, and a unique perspective that’s sure to thrill.) <<less

The holographic game “Crimson Earth,” blending cyberpunk with Cthulhu elements, was about to be released.... more>>

Kui Xin’s luck seemed to have taken a turn for the better when she was selected as a closed beta tester for “Crimson Earth.”

However, events spiraled rapidly into the bizarre. She realized that instead of playing a mere holographic game, she had actually been transported to a parallel world that truly exists.

People struggled to survive amidst forests of steel and iron, while authorities raised their glasses in shared revelry under the glow of neon lights.

Consortiums controlled the economic lifelines, while super-intelligent AI monitored every individual’s actions closely.

Extraordinary beings, cyborgs, secret cults, and distortions in humans took center stage in this era…

Upon logging into the game, Kui Xin had an ominous feeling that something significant was about to unfold.

Question: What should you do if you discover your character in the game is a top-priority fugitive from the Federation, currently working undercover within the official Investigation Department?

Answer: The most dangerous place can also be the safest. Act out a scenario where you’re chasing yourself, then seize an opportunity to fake your death and escape.

---------------

Name: Kui Xin

Identity: An undercover agent sent by a rebel organization to infiltrate the Federation's Investigation Department.

Objective: Survive and strive to level up.

After reading the objective, Kui Xin felt it was insufficient.

Being a double-crosser seemed like a dead-end role; merely surviving and focusing on leveling up wasn't thrilling enough for her. She wanted to pull off something grand.

For instance, taking out the boss and usurping their position sounded quite satisfying.

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Just as nuclear weapons are only a byproduct of scientific exploration, immortality is merely a small gift along the path of seeking the Dao. The New Dao Master, Grand Wise Teacher, and the strongest cultivator in millennia, Real Person Zheng Fa, is recruiting a personal disciple. The reference materials for applicants are as follows:... more>>

Topology in Talismans: Starting with the Little Rain Talisman

Research on Artificial Intelligence in Magical Tools: A Preliminary Exploration of Tool Spirits

Elemental Decomposition of the Nine-turn Golden Pill

Basic Pathways of Formation

Note: Priority will be given to those who have published papers in the Immortal Dao journal. <<less

Omega Lu Zhao, known as the “Eagle of the Emperor” in military circles, married Bai Li, a retired Alpha who lost a leg.... more>>

Overnight, the Imperial Forum erupted in controversy. Countless omega cried for their idol marrying the wasteful son, and numerous Alphas gnashed their teeth in jealousy over Bai Li marrying a formidable military figure.

This marriage was no longer a bouquet of flowers in a cow dung fields, but flowers stuck on concrete – lacking not only aesthetics but also the nourishment provided by cow dung. On the wedding day, Bai Li received the title of “Empire’s Concrete.”

Fortunately, Bai Li must be the most handsome piece of concrete.

Many years later, Bai Li attended Lu Zhao’s celebration party as a family member.

Reporter: “Mr. Bai, what do you think of others saying that you’re living off your partner?”

Bai Li: “Living off someone is really delicious.”

Reporter: “Mr. Bai, how do you respond to criticism that you allow your Omega partner to work outside and even participate in mecha battles?”

Bai Li: “Living off someone is really delicious.”

Reporter: “… Mr. Bai, do you have any dignity as an Alpha?”

Bai Li: “You people, you’re just upset because you can’t enjoy living off someone like me.”

Reporter: “Mr. Lu, what do you think of others saying that you are too strong and not docile?”

Lu Zhao: “I can fight, can’t help it.”

Reporter: “Mr. Lu, how do you respond to recent accusations from the outside world about you being too prominent?”

Lu Zhao: “i can fight, can’t help it.”

Reporter: “You can do this too?”

Lu Zhao: “Well, he didn’t want to eat, but I insisted he eat.”

The carefree and smooth-talking alpha (Bai Li) x the capable and composed omega (Lu Zhao) who can fight and be assertive

Married before falling in love. Warm daily life. <<less

Shi Cun Jin is a renowned novelist. He closed his eyes a the night after discussing a major project and, upon opening them, transmigrated into a useless male Zerg.... more>>

Shi Cun Jin: ?

The original novel had turned from a HE (Happy End) to BE (Bad End).

He must correct the plot to return home, but the transmigration system is so weak that it went dormant and Shi Cun Jin almost died the night he transmigrated.

Low-quality start + catastrophic beginning. If he dies… it counts for nothing! I just finished discussing a major project!

Rather than saving the plot, he should first figure out how to save himself!

Shi Cun Jin found that the Zerg world was culturally impoverished when he absorbed memories [of his new body] . So he picked up his old profession overnight, live-streaming his writing on StarNet with a shockingly captivating title:

[My roommate always dresses very warmly. One day I came back early and unexpectedly discovered he has a tail hook?]

Passer-by Female Zerg: Wait a minute.

Passers-by female Zerg: What??

Countless zergs were shocked and clicked into this livestream… No one left until the broadcast ended.

On the first night of the new account’s broadcast, it parachuted to the top of the rankings!

Shi Cun Jin’s one battle to fame, his bl warrior sweeping through the rugged zerg world!

More and more female zergs squatted in the livestream room, mocking and saying no male zerg would act this way! —Then straightforwardly tipping.

After [Roommate] , the streamer launched the series [Colleague] , [Doctor] … and other bl melodramatic novels that these single female zergs couldn’t resist and passionately pursued!

Everyone wanted to know who the streamer was! But no one could find out.

Until one day, the always punctual streamer posted a suspension notice:

[Involved in a hornet tribe war, StarNet unstable, pausing updates.]

Millions of female zergs waiting for the livestream: ???

The leaders of both sides secretly following the updates: …

Ceasefire! Emergency ceasefire! First, get the teacher out!!

The civil war can be lost, but the dream and faith of single female zergs cannot die!!

*

—Even before sending the notice, Shi Cun Jin had already escaped danger.

Who would have thought that the wild and arrogant uke, whom the original author couldn’t control, would become attracted by others? He secretly loved following melodramatic stories and had quietly become Shi Cun Jin’s top donator, willing to charge straight into the war zone to save his CP.**

The cool guy’s face was smeared with blood at this moment, his gaze dark and sinister, his expression terrifying.

Conversely, the hands holding the male zerg were consistently trembling: their movements tight and anxious. Shi Cun Jin was held uncomfortably.

Anushka knelt on one knee and carefully grasped his hand, trembling and stammering, “…No, don’t be afraid, I’m sorry, I’ll use the inhibitor right away.”

Shi Cun Jin couldn’t help but reach out and touch his golden hair.

** The marked sentence has Online Dating mixed into this section of text, but CP is clearly stated in English at the end. It’s unclear from the summary alone whether he was already dating the author online or just wanted to save the author so that his favorite CP would not get their story axed.

——

Shi Cun Jin x Anushka

[Fake gentle and sickly but truly cunning and shrewd seme x cold and aloof high flower of the peak but actually tsundere and pure love uke]

————

One-line Summary: I became a god in the zerg world through bl novels!

Theme: Self-reliance, never giving up. <<less

Welcome to the live-broadcast, ultra-realistic, simulation game [mu*der Scene Analysis] (Rookie qualification test). The identity you applied for is [Victim]. The memory related to the case has been blocked. Please try to avoid the outcome of death with the help from in-game hints, or assist the [mu*derer] and [Investigators] to complete the scenario restoration.... more>>

Identity: Wang Dongyan (Alias).

Method of death: Jumping off a building (Recorded in file).

Player Evaluation Score: 92 (A genius like you should be able to crack the case, right?)

Character Compatibility Rate: 36% (You and the victim are two entirely different people).

Su*cide Advancement: 87% (Your character is already on the edge of a mental breakdown). <<less

Humans, once the masters of Earth, were losing their place to the inexplicable phenomena known as Objects.... more>>

And this is a story about becoming an Object and living worry-free in the Seoul of such a world. <<less

The former top engineering student Wei San transmigrated into an interstellar child who was deprived of education. By picking up garbage and turning waste into treasure, she finally saved a sum of money before the opening season of school and immediately signed up.... more>>

She planned to become a Mecha Engineer in the future. It was said that it can make a lot of money and was closely related to her own original specialization. Plan pass √

Unexpectedly, because of her greed for cheap tuition fees, Wei San reported to the wrong major and became a mecha individual fighter——those violent maniacs who lick blood all day.

Wei·Gentle & Quiet·Impoverished·Engineer: “……”

However, the environment could not make her give in, and Wei San decided to learn by herself in her spare time.

During the training period of a certain competition, the media interviewed and photographed the individual fighters of each school in turn, which was broadcast live on the whole interstellar network. The audience could see that everyone was training desperately, such as gravity pressurization, close combat, long-distance entanglement and so on.

[YY’s melee is too strong. Who dares to melee when the light saber is out!]

[WW’s whipping skills are too superb, NB(F****** great)! ! !]

Then Wei San was recorded sitting cross legged in the training hall, looking down and concentrating on reading a book.

[What’s that Wei San looking at?]

As the camera zoomed in, the cover of the book in Wei San’s hand was immediately seen clearly by the whole star network: “Qing Fei teaches you to become a mecha master in 21 days”

Audience：……

As long as one hears the title of the novel, they could tell it wasn’t read by serious people.

The next day, the star net headline: A military academy student was overwhelmed and mentally disordered during training, trying to change careers. <<less

With the end of the world nearing, a terrible pollution disease swept through the world.... more>>

“We call it mutation, but perhaps the history records of later generations will call it an evolution.”

The world of the evolved was particularly competitive.

Today, that person’s head split into two. Tomorrow, that flower would grow fangs. The day after that, that fish would climb ashore with its legs…

Lu Yan: And I am merely an ordinary doctor who treats the pollution disease.

*

Patient A: When I first grew 18 tent**les, Dr. Lu came and cut 17 of them off for me. He’s really a brilliant doctor!

Patient B: I am a poisonous mushroom. My spores are highly toxic and can be parasitic. I gave birth to hundreds of thousands of microspores, which made it worse for my already not-so-wealthy family. Dr. Lu helped me practice family planning when he came. This great kindness will forever be remembered!

Patient C: I have eight mouths. I was a picky eater and only ate meat, so I set up a slaughterhouse for this purpose. But then, Dr. Lu cured my picky eating. This woman of faith is willing to be a vegetarian for the rest of her life in exchange for Dr. Lu’s happiness and well-being.

Lu Yan, the top of the food chain, the eternal god. <<less

Earth's first cycle of reincarnation—immortals and deities vanished.... more>>

Earth's second cycle of reincarnation—dragons went extinct.

Earth's third cycle of reincarnation—humanity faced despair.

Living in Earth's third cycle, Ding Huan refuses to die. <<less

An inexplicable danger lurks within the harbor, where numerous containers emit a pungent stench. Suddenly, crew members fell ill and began to wildly attack other people. The text that appeared out of thin air told her that this was a survival game.... more>>

Fu Anan thought that it was just a dream, and that she wouldn’t be affected by it once she woke up.

It wasn't until the game told her: She would die if she didn't follow the rules of the game. She would also die if she didn't survive for at least thirty days in the game...

Unknown danger on the cruise ship; An isolated island that suffocates people; creatures inside the fog; Floods that engulf everything; Epidemic with no cure; Constantly collapsing lands……

How should one survive in various natural and man-made disasters, and in environments where resources are scarce? <<less

Cold and Aloof First-Class Alpha Gong with Gray-Green Eyes x Soft, Cute, and Beautiful Seductive Young Shou... more>>

When Shu Cai woke up, he found that he had become the last giant panda cub in the interstellar, sent as a rare species to the Imperial Capital.

The Imperial Marshal was especially terrifying, with gray-green eyes like a demon’s. It was rumored that he ate animals alive every day. The rarer, the more desirable.

Everyone lamented that the panda was doomed.

Fearing the day the Marshal’s appetite might turn on him, Shu Cai tried his best to remain inconspicuous, trembling with caution.

However, he soon discovered that each time he made close contact with the Marshal, he gained a chance to transform into a human.

So, he had to endure the embarrassment of being treated like a pet, bearing with all sorts of intimate skin-to-skin interactions, while staying close to the Marshal to accumulate time to transform. Occasionally, he’d sneak out to find an escape route.

—

A few days later, someone spotted a breathtakingly beautiful young man near the Marshal’s residence, with the Marshal’s emblem adorned in his cuffs.

The young man instantly went viral across the web, sparking a whirlwind of rumors about his scandalous connections with the Marshal and shaking the entire Empire.

The Marshal was unmoved. He personally detained the young man on espionage charges and brought him back for interrogation. With tears brimming in his eyes, the young man looked just like the clingy panda at home…

Content Warnings:

1: Both the panda and human forms of the shou are adored by everyone! Highly Mary Sue, so avoid if you’re not into that.

2: A fair amount of custom ABO elements, no mpreg.

3: Not a typical cute pet story.

Content tags: Fantasy World, Aristocratic Family, Sweet Story, Cute Pet, Relaxing

One-sentence introduction: A mesmerizing beauty captivating the entire galaxy

Purpose: Reflecting on human mistakes from an animal’s perspective and the importance of protecting animals <<less

The boy had no choice but to steal.... more>>

For his dreams, or perhaps just to survive.

To him, there wasn't much of a difference. <<less

In the year 1245 of the Star Calendar, the S-level mecha athlete [sink] shone brightly, setting numerous records. Despite his immense glory, he announced his retirement after achieving the grand slam, leaving countless fans feeling regretful and saddened.... more>>

During the same year, the KID base’s mecha mechanic had his team doctor qualification revoked for violating league rules. The base’s owner had no choice but to release a recruitment announcement, which instantly sparked a heated debate within the league.

“What? Hiring? How much is the salary?”

“As we all know, KID is very poor. Don’t bother applying.”

“There are so few mechanics, yet you offer this salary. Are you taking us as fools?”

Before long, the KID base actually recruited a mechanic. The mechanic wore a hat that obscured his face and loose long sleeves, revealing faint glimmers of cold light from intricate mechanical hand within his sleeve. He appeared frail and delicate, more like a vase than a mecha mechanic.

“Is his right hand a prosthetic? Mechanical hand? Are you kidding me? Can it be accurate?”

“I doubt he can even lift an outer armor plate.”

Two years later, the Mecha Alliance underwent restructuring, requiring the team doctors of the alliance’s base teams to participate in battles. The KID club submitted its roster, and there was a new ID on the list—[sink] .

The people in the league then realized that KID not only recruited a mechanic but also one with explosive combat power.

-*

Ying Chenlin was reborn and returned to his genetically mutated 18-year-old self.

During that year, he had just won the first grand slam of the Mecha Alliance, following his heart and pursuing his dreams relentlessly. However, two years later, he suffered from genetic backlash, leaving him disabled in half of his body, leading a life confined to a wheelchair.

In his most difficult years, it was KID’s boss who took him in, giving him a chance, teaching him a new profession, and pulling him out of the abyss. Starting anew, he turned down offers from various bases, resolutely retired before his body deteriorated further, and applied to become a mecha mechanic at the KID base.

Repaying the debt, recovering his health, starting over again—he had experienced the pinnacle, and even if he was full of scars, he was determined to reach the summit once more.

PS:

1. This story is about growth, strength, and coolness. It involves character development and progression with more focus on career and team growth than on romance.

2. Former mecha pilot later mecha mechanic all rounder calm and rational shou x unknown attributes fighting machine gong(You Su).

Content tags: Strong – Strong, Mecha, Exciting, Upgrade, Relaxing

Search keywords: Protagonist: Ying Chenlin ┃ Supporting roles: You Su, Ji Qingfeng, Lin Yao, Huo Yan, Lu Xi, Shen Xingtang, Jiang Simiao ┃ Others:

One-sentence summary: The great demon king returns to his peak.

Theme: Setbacks do not define one’s future; one should fearlessly move forward. <<less

After losing his job Bai Liu became involved with an unstoppable horror live streaming game full of various monsters and players with killer intent.... more>>

Initially, everyone thought Bai Liu was just an ordinary person who strayed into the game.

Later, they realized it was this game that welcomed its god with victory and a laurel crown saying, “Welcome home.” <<less

As a despised assault-type guide, Lin Yuan has a fiancé matched to her by the state. Her fiancé is from a prestigious family, handsome, wealthy, and impeccably mannered, making him the envy of many.... more>>

Why would such an excellent partner be assigned to her? She doesn't even meet the standards for tea ceremony, and her cooking skills only earned a "B" grade.

"He'll get tired of her eventually."

"That's right, they're doomed to fail."

After hearing these kinds of remarks so often, Lin Yuan also came to believe that she and Jiang Yangshuo were destined to break up. So, when her fiancé appeared before her with a gentle and lovely young woman, she didn't hesitate to take off her engagement ring and toss it down the drain in front of them both.

From then on, Lin Yuan enjoyed a life of freedom, where the sky was the limit, and the sea was vast enough for her to roam as she pleased.

Who knew that after a few years of living unrestrained, her ex-fiancé would corner her at a royal banquet, his eyes red-rimmed, and declare that he had been regretting his decision all these years, that he was consumed with longing for her.

No, no, no, thank you, please don't. Lin Yuan, who had become accustomed to her wild ways, had not a single desire to return to her previous life.

Her ex-fiancé's face turned livid as he gritted his teeth, "I don't mind your type, and I can try my best to tolerate your shortcomings. You won't find a sentinel who indulges you more than I do.”

"Well, you see, I already have a new sentinel." To completely shake off his entanglement, Lin Yuan casually threw out a name as a shield. She quickly reviewed the images of the sentinels she had met on the battlefield, choosing the name of a brother with whom she had shared life-and-death experiences. She figured the man wouldn't mind.

“He just happens to be a receptive type, a perfect match for me, and he likes me a lot. He doesn’t care about any of my flaws.”

Just after sending off her devastated ex-fiancé, Lin Yuan turned around and bumped into the very man she had just name-dropped.

That man, who had killed countless enemies on the battlefield and had achieved remarkable merit, had a slightly flushed, handsome face. He turned his head and said softly, "You...when did you know I liked you?"

Lin Yuan: "..." <<less

Even until many years later, Lin Xi would still dream.... more>>

In his dream, he was just an ordinary person, his companions didn’t die, they didn’t turn into terrible monsters.

Helios didn’t have a positioning error, it never lost its coordinates in vast space, nor did it have to make a crash landing on that mysterious planet.

However, when he opened his eyes and faced the creatures surrounding him —

— Those compound crimson eyes, that horrifying elytra and that armour… and the thick pheromones lingering in the air —

Lin Xi would wake up once again.

His dreams will always be just dreams.

And his reality is still as cruel as ever.

He is no longer human. He is their Gyne, the Queen of Worms, and the Mother of Insects.

……

At the same time, he is also His only and eternal love.

“You know that you can never be that person, you’re just…”

“I’m just a bug in his skin, my dear, I know what you have to say, but so what? Except for me, you have no other choice in this space.” Xavier smiled and flapped his wings, he tilted his head and said to Lin Xi. “Of course, you can also choose to raise another King Insect… hiss… but even then, you still need to be with me, right?” <<less