The world is like a chessboard.... more>>

“I do not want to be treated as a chess piece by the players!”

Defeat in this chess is tantamount to the destruction of my body and I’ll thoroughly disappear! Victory in this chess and I’ll have a very long life!

With the help of an ancient Weiqi piece, Gu Hai arrived at the Divine Province Mainland!

Heavenly Dao is eternal, however life is limited, making heaven and earth pieces of a chessboard, then in the end transformed into a loess, vanishing like faded smoke and scattered clouds. Nevertheless people still jump out of the chessboard, and these people are already prepared for their death while playing chess against the heavens, and perhaps win eternal life for themselves?

“I’ve come, and I want to live through 10,000 lives without any boundaries!” <<less

When I cleared the final chapter of a game that was a national failure, I became an unnamed side character in it.... more>>

A non-standard, unmeasurable, EX rank side character. <<less

Consort Yi, who was breathtakingly beautiful and the most doted on in the imperial harem, had a nightmare about the future. ... more>>

The crown prince was deposed. The fourth prince ascended the throne. Her sworn enemy, Consort De, became the empress dowager. Her son, the fifth prince, was not allowed to have an important position. The ninth prince died while he was imprisoned. The eleventh prince died of an illness during infancy. Although Kangxi spoiled her with sweet words of love, he took in many women in his later years and cast her aside.

Kangxi urged the new emperor that if Consort Yi was domineering and disrespectful after he passed away, then the new emperor did not need to take his feelings into consideration.

In the end, she died in desolation.

After awaking from her dream –

Consort Yi: We are not going to bother.

Whoever wants to be the favoured consort can go ahead and be the favoured consort!

The emperor didn’t say anything, but knew deep down that out of all those in the imperial harem, only Consort Yi had his heart.

She was beautiful, considerate, thoughtful, and knew how to handle various situations. Once in a while, she had a bit of a temper.

But suddenly, one day, Consort Yi went on strike. In order to refuse his favour, she did everything she possibly could.

Yun Xiu: I am jealous and malicious…

Kangxi: ??? <<less

Valhǫll, a fantasy game with a touch of modernity.... more>>

I thought I’d give it one last try with the rewards of achievements.

I acquired extraordinary traits like [Death Avoidance], [Ironman], [Winds], traits I wouldn’t have chosen in ordinary circumstances.

But I should have never started.

I fell into a game where reaching the ending seemed impossible.

With the body of an orphan wandering the market alleys.

[Devil’s Blood], [Worst Condition], [Eccentric Actions], [Mysophobia].

Plus burdened with hidden penalty traits.

“Damn it.”

Can I survive?

No. I must survive, no matter what it takes. <<less

Xiao Lan was a pauper who couldn’t do anything that required money.... more>>

On the road after work, he was engulfed by darkness and opened his eyes to a frightening and dangerous survival game.

The app that can’t be deleted; the people it locked on to were unable to escape except through death.

Ordinary players: Save me, I don’t want to die!!!

Xiao Lan: Sorry, the phone is too broken and it froze. Can you wait a little longer?

A hand reached out from inside an old-fashioned television; the people caught would enter its world.

Ordinary players: Ahhhhhhh! What to do?!

Xiao Lan: According to my many years of experience repairing old household appliances, it seems that this model can be opened like this…

Finally, the bosses gathered around Xiao Lan one day, prepared to deal with this (game) bug.

But they saw him roll up his sleeves and stride forward on long legs, and he beat up the bosses until they doubted their ghostly births.

Xiao Lan: Do you think an overtime worker’s night travels are for nothing?

Luo: Sir is always this cute.

Passer-by (shivering): Isn’t your definition of cute a little strange… <<less

"We will transport you to another world. It's best to choose how you'll be transferred yourself.... more>>

These were the words spoken to the people gathered in the pure white world. Following those words, they decided their own abilities and set off to the other world.

If they were to transfer to another world... they didn't want to die.

The unique skill they chose to survive was . They chose magic and skills to be able to fight in a dangerous world. They acquired production abilities to ensure their daily life wouldn't be troubled.

In a fantasy world with game-like stats. In the transferred world, being from another world wasn't a desired existence... it was a harsh reality. The protagonist, aiming to survive, grows as an adventurer and pharmacist. <<less

Louie became a mythical dragon that was capable of traveling between Earth and the Otherworld at will. ... more>>

From this point on, the number of races in the Otherworld became more plentiful. His territory was orderly and clean, with incredible cuisine, countless novelties, and civilization and philosophy ahead of the whole world.

On Earth, his existence caused the rebirth of magic and mythology, allowing him to become the only God.

“I am the Golden King, the Giver of Life, the Champion of Magic, the Weaver of Dreams, the Guardian of the World, the Master of Time. Let mortals bow down before me and look up! Let the Gods tremble in fear before me!” <<less

Dyngir Maxwell, successor to the margrave of the eastern provinces of the Lamperouge kingdom, was infamous for his womanizing habits, but proved himself multiple times in conflicts with neighboring countries and a major player in domestic politics well trusted by other nobles. Everything was sailing smoothly for Dyngir, when a life-changing event occurred:... more>>

"Dyngir Maxwell! I hereby declare your engagement to Selena void!!"

Dyngir believed the relationship with his fiancee to be idyllic, but she was actually having an affair with crown prince Sullivan. The moronic prince even dared slander the good name of the Maxwell house…

If this is your game, then I'm going to play too. You picked a fight with the wrong person!

"I'm a bastard, but you're worse!!"

The series of events starting from the cancellation of an engagement eventually turned into a historic event that would shake the kingdom to its core and involve the neighboring countries too!! A heroic tale of scum versus scum, starting from a cancelled engagement! <<less

The knight who fell into the world of hunters once again took up his sword.

She enticed the successor to the Duke of Lisianthus.... more>>

He sneakily grabbed my hand.

I sighed and twisted my hand out of his grip. “We can’t do this as friends.”

“Are you ashamed of holding my hand even once, Leen?”

No matter how much I think about what Carsion said, with his face showing ‘I barely held one hand’, it doesn’t seem that way.

“I can do more with you, Leen.”

Those words seemed to ring in my head, but the blue pupils were headed in a different direction – you can’t even look me in the eye. I mean, it’s not convincing to say those kind of words with such a shy face, you punk.

* * * * *

The Duchess took something out from the purse in her arms.

“Do you need money? Then take this money and break up with Carsion; take it without hard feelings.”

I stared silently into the thick pockets that the Duchess gave. Then I tapped my chin and gave her a serious look. “We’re not dating, we’re friends. Do you want me to cut off my friendship with Carsion from today?”

Will the Duchess get up from her seat, trembling and slap my face? Or are you going to spray water on me?

“Pass!”

“Ye-yes?” My face slowly blushed with embarrassment.

What’s with her unexpected reaction?! <<less

Yun Zheng transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty as the sixth prince. He didn’t fight for the throne, nor did he engage in palace intrigues. He just wanted to secure military power and be a carefree sixth prince! With military power in hand, the world is mine!... more>>

Emperor Wen: “Sixth Prince, your elder brothers are becoming increasingly outrageous. Lend your father 100,000 soldiers to teach them a lesson!”

Prince: “Little brother, let’s talk this out calmly. Don’t come back with troops and scare your elder brother!”

Minister: “Your Highness, what do you think of my youngest daughter?” <<less

The story revolves around Irene, a candidate for saintliness, who grows up amidst severe abuse and discrimination, leaving her spirit and body worn out.... more>>

Suddenly, she’s unfairly accused of attempting to assassinate another saint candidate.

Knowing she’ll never become a saint anyway, Irene decides to jump off the tower, determined to end her suffering.

“This life of nothing but pain, I will end it now.”

But then comes a shocking divine intervention from the sky.

「The next Saint shall be Irene.」

Yet, Irene’s body is already plummeting from the tower…

…This cannot happen! <<less

Liu Xin met Dong Xian through an accidental encounter in a bamboo forest; by a twist of fate, the two became teacher and student.
Just great.
How dare Liu Xin, nephew to the emperor, accept defeat?... more>>

Liu Xin tried everything, from studying history [endlessly debating], to respecting social rank [making trouble], to critiquing his work [provoking him], yet he failed to reveal a single of Dong Xian’s flaws…
However, Liu Xin’s heart gradually changed with time.

In a moment of passion, the two men crossed a line and committed a taboo.
Can this play of spy-vs-spy come to such a simple end?

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Jovial Records of the Bamboo Beauty by Asuka T陶子 recounts the life of Liu Xin, Emperor Xiao’ai of Han, and his legendary love for Dong Xian, his male favorite.

Liu Xin and Dong Xian coined the idiom, passion of the cut sleeve, that avid danmei readers might’ve come across.
In Chinese culture, the term ‘cut sleeve’ has been a euphemism for homosexuality for over two tousand years; ever since Liu Xin refused to wake the sleeping Dong Xian and cut off his own sleeve to attend court in time. <<less

Wang Dian passed through. He wore a suit and held a bottle of red wine in his hand. On the left was a group of ferocious generals with swords in their hands, and on the right were civil servants with long robes and wide sleeves.... more>>

They all knelt down and called him “Your Majesty”.

Wang Dian clenched the wine bottle in his hand and shouted at them to rise on their feet.

At the start, it was still okay to be called the emperor. Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the bedchamber, he saw a man who looked exactly like himself.

"I didn't know there was such a strange thing in this world." The man raised his eyebrows and smiled.

I originally wanted to go up to the Ninth Heaven to embrace the bright moon, but I didn't expect you to lie drunk on top of the clouds.

-A palace love story of a modern version overbearing president
and an ancient version overbearing president.

-Author: They look exactly the same. <<less

He became stronger, faster than anyone else… but he lost. In the end, there was only despair for Kim YuWon.... more>>

In his last moments, he was given another chance… Through the sacrifice of his comrade, his fate had not been sealed yet.

Returning back to the past, he attempts to climb the Tower again with his unmatched talent.

To fight the ancient evils that threatens to destroy the Tower. <<less

Wearing the game upgrade system into a stallion novel, Xia Ge felt that she was suffocating. After several thoughts, Xia Ge, who is familiar with the plot, decided to hold the male protagonist’s thick thighs tightly. Then…cuckolded him.... more>>

Xia Ge: I really didn’t mean to OTZ

Male protagonist (drawing a knife): Ha ha.

Serious old-fashioned master sister (in contemplation: I think I like you.)

Xia Ge: …Don’t be like this. I’m scared.

Hot-tempered killer young lady: I think you look pretty!

Xia Ge: Thank you, you are also pretty _(:3」∠)_, but just look at it (desperate.JPG)

Beautiful devil woman: Do you want to die or marry?

Xia Ge: I want to go home TAT

Later, Xia Ge left and thought about it.

I always feel that I am not the one teasing the harem of the male protagonist, but was teased by the male protagonist’s harem instead (violent tears)

——Xia Ge, listen, from now on, I will be your magnificent army with thousands of men and horses, and you will be incomparable in the whole world. <<less

This is the novel behind the TV series, “Love Like the Galaxy”. Slightly different from the TV series, the book is about a modern young lady, Yu Cailing, who somehow ends up in the body of Chen Shaoshang, a young lady in ancient China. This story chronicles Yu Cailing / Chen Shaoshang’s adventures through life, her loves and her laughs with her family and romantically complex men.... more>>

An excerpt from the author’s own synopsis:

Many years later, when she looked back on her life, she felt that her birth in this life was much better than in the previous life. What was the reason for such a serious and diligent person to embark on such a tricky road?

As for the answer to that question, we will only discover when we read the novel! <<less

Living things really are ignorant – the greed to obtain the key to knowledge and the fundamentals of energy overpowers them. Little do they know that knowledge is full of lies and energy is the root of destruction. Us, mages, have mastered travelling through space and time. We are invincible, we can turn worlds into dust and you, mere ants, will be wiped out with no trace.... more>>

-Mage Adam

An A.I.(Artificial Intelligence) gets reincarnated into a world where he becomes a mage. <<less

It was a useless ability, right till the very end. That’s what Shion thought as he was dying. Among all the tr*sh, it was the tr*shiest that could only record.... more>>

Even when the Libra family was taking his life, his ability, ‘Notepad’, could only record.

But then, with his return, the amplification of the Notepad occurred. Not only recording and storing, but also recalling memories.

All the conditions were prepared.

“My future dream is to be a guardian knight of Libra.”

Now, Shion is about to record their downfall from the closest place to his enemies.

[Memoirs of the Returnee] <<less

I, a mere con artist, was unjustly imprisoned in Tantalus, the Abyssal Prison meant for the most nefarious of criminals, where I met a regressor.... more>>

But when I used my ability to read her mind, I found out that I was fated to die in a year…

and that the world would end 10 years later. <<less

Suddenly, high school student Subaru Natsuki has been summoned to another world on the way back from the convenience store. With the biggest crisis of his life being summoned to another world, and with no sign of the one who summoned him, things become even worse when he is attacked. ... more>>

But when he is saved by a mysterious, silver-haired girl with a fairy cat, Subaru attempts to return the favor by helping her track down something that was stolen from her. When they finally manage to get a clue, Subaru and the girl are attacked and killed by someone.

Subaru then awakens in the place he was summoned and notices he gained the ability “Returns by Death” and has become a helpless boy that only has the ability to rewind time to a certain point by dying.

Beyond the despair, can he save the girl from the fate of death? <<less

Ready to embark on his transmigration journey, Xia Yuan, a master strategist from his previous life, finds himself reborn not as a player but as an NPC - the newly born fourth son of the Grand Duke of the Empire!... more>>

Anticipating a mundane aristocratic life, he is caught off guard when the tides of change sweep across the land. His family, labeled as the last bastion of the old order, is branded as the villain by the rising new nobility, destined to be crushed under the forces of history.

With no other choice, Xia Yuan, armed with his knowledge of the game's history, embarks on a quest to enhance his own power.

Lost treasures, forbidden ancient weapons, the secrets to eternal life, and forgotten epics await him.

With his own strength, he will turn the tide of history, defy fate, and rise from the ashes!

...

Knights swear their oaths, mages chant their incantations, and dragons spread their wings!

In pursuit of magic and truth, he will control his own destiny and that of an era!

Atop the clouds, in a floating city, on the throne of the heavens!

When the bell rang, the prophecy was finally fulfilled.

The stars have aligned - it is time. <<less

From the awkward extra luggage from her mother’s first marriage, to the wife of the treacherous minister whose power could overturn the world, Yu Lingxin... more>> whose every step was filled with difficulties finally exhausted herself out, closing her eyes with regrets. But, who knew, when opening her eyes once again, she actually returned to her thirteen year old days in the boudoir again. Wait, a certain someone at this time, shouldn’t he be bedridden, how come just this shameless, unable to get rid of? <<less

“Why is this happening…?”... more>>

Mia Luna Tearmoon, Princess of the Tearmoon Empire, muttered to herself as she stood shackled on the execution platform.

The faces of the spectators surrounding her were, without exception, filled with indignation.

Before long, Mia was executed at the hands of the revolutionists, who were fed up with the heavy taxation.

But the next moment, she unexpectedly found herself lying on her bed.

It was eight years ago, when she was just a mere kid.

For a while, Mia even wondered if she was hallucinating. However, what appeared on her bedside table was a bloodstained diary that she had written herself.

That day, Mia's screams could be heard echoing throughout the palace.

Mia was not a vicious person by nature. She was simply incapable of understanding the pain and hunger of others, and by the time she discovered it, it was already too late to do anything.

After she regressed back to her childhood, Mia struggled hard to trace back the events of the past with the help of her blood-stained diary and memories.

Was it to save the future of a declining empire?

Was it to save the soldiers who died in the civil war?

Was it to save the people from famine?

No, she had only one goal.

To avert her fate of facing the guillotine (execution)! <<less

He hadn't even met his so-called "fiancé" when he found himself labeled as an "abandoned husband." Discussing marriage had always been a sensitive topic for... more>> him, but he ended up falling victim to a cunning plot that involved marriage, dowry theft, and a seemingly arrogant "high and mighty" family. Those individuals who posed as "orphans" and "villains" wore sinister grins on their faces. They audaciously conspired against this young master, ensuring that peace eluded his family day in and day out. And now, what was this? The supposed "orphan" had suddenly transformed into a royal grandson?! Tears welled up in Lin Yuxing's eyes as he exclaimed, "My love, let's continue our days of togetherness!" <<less