Known as the Monster in the Iron Mask, the Devil of the Northern Front, the Smiling Executioner, he bears many fierce nicknames, each a testament to the multitude of enemies he’s made. Showing even a hint of weakness meant a certain and brutal end, torn apart mercilessly.... more>>

So, much as I loathe the idea, as much as I detest it, I must perfectly embody ‘Julian’. I have to become the sinister, deranged character with narrow eyes that everyone in the empire fears.

Character Trait [Polite Speech]: You, without exception, address everyone, children and adults alike, with respect.

“Can’t one’s soliloquy be a little exaggerated?” <<less

After becoming the stand-in for the ‘White Moonlight’, the real ‘White Moonlight’ has returned.... more>>

Qiao Wan has always understood that she is the substitute for Mu Xiaoxiao, the younger martial sister of the Kunshan Sect, whom they found as a replacement after Mu Xiaoxiao passed away.

Her martial uncle, elder brother, and elder martial sisters cared for her mainly due to her resemblance to Mu Xiaoxiao.

Despite how others said she wasn’t as brave, adorable, or smart as Mu Xiaoxiao, Qiao Wan didn’t mind that her own worth was erased. She doubled her efforts, hoping not to disappoint the expectations of her sect.

One day, the dearly beloved and long-gone Mu Xiaoxiao, the true younger martial sister of the Kunshan Sect, returned, reclaiming everything that belonged to her.

As the stand-in for ‘White Moonlight’, the counterfeit Qiao Wan felt embarrassed, indignant, emotionally broken down, she angrily flipped the table and ‘left the mountain’, declaring that she wouldn’t continue this substitute role.

For so many years, she had been living for others. Now, Qiao Wan just wanted to live her life in a dignified manner for once, and not to forget, to crush those foolish people who tried to manipulate her.

Content Tags: Time-traveling, Xianxia cultivation, Book-traveling, Leveling-up
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“Yan,” the protagonist, was brainwashed by the emperor and lived as his puppet. After finding out he was being played by the emperor, he planned... more>> to seek revenge, but collapsed due to the emperor’s might. He thought he had died, but when he woke up, he realized he had regressed to the time when he was a recruit. Whether to seek revenge on the emperor or to find his family. The choice lay in his hands. <<less

As part of the imperial family, every move by Chu Yuan in this game of chess is made with apprehension, fearing that with a moment of inattentiveness, the whole match will be lost in a single move.... more>>

Ascending to the throne at eighteen, not half a year passes before civil strife erupts in Yun Nan. Though the thoughts of the old guard at the imperial court are not exactly identical, they are all waiting to see how the new emperor will put an end to this.

Unexpectedly, before this side could make a move, a few thousand miles away, the King of Xi Nan, Duan Bai Yue, had already personally commanded troops to attack in all directions; not half a year had passed when peace was restored.

Sparse moonlight shines into the palace; Chu Yuan stamped the wax seal himself, and had a secret letter sent urgently to Yun Nan 800 miles away — this time, what must we(1) give in exchange?

Brush marks passed through the back of the paper; it almost can be seen, when writing this line, how angry the young emperor was.

Duan Bai Yue spread out a piece of paper unhurriedly, replying with only one word.

You.

Note (1): Chu Yuan is using the royal ‘we’ here.

The Emperor’s Strategy is the fourth book in Yu Xiao Lan Shan’s Jianghu/Strategy series. Each book is standalone, but there are character cameos and mentions that don’t disrupt the flow of the main story of each book.

1st book: Everywhere in Jianghu is Wonderful
2nd book: The Jianghu is Full of Local Tyrants
3rd book: The Bandit’s Strategy
4th book: The Emperor’s Strategy
5th book: Return Together <<less

I became a female character in a martial arts game I've played for the first time.... more>>

I know absolutely nothing about Murim, though... <<less

Baek Woo-Jin, the youngest son of a prestigious swordsman family, had no innate talent or aura for swordsmanship, but he worked harder than anyone else.... more>> Despite being disowned by his family and meeting a miserable end, he becomes the owner of the magic sword and regresses back 10 years, determined to bring down his family. <<less

It's much better to be a mercenary than a knight.

I was lured by an invitation email to the beta test of the sequel to the game I’ve been playing for the past 10 years. To my surprise, all the mods I’ve installed over the years were still there.... more>>

Everything from enemy enhancement mods to NPC gender swap and appearance retouching mods were intact.

Even mods for changing the characters’ outfits were still in place.

*Takes inspiration from Sekiro + Soulsborne series. <<less

Karl Adelheit, a self-proclaimed ordinary student returning from military service.
And a nobleman who enlisted as a soldier and received Medals of Honor.

A black company employee in his 40s, Namba Kazu, died of overwork and was reincarnated to another world.... more>>

After saving the world, he returns to find himself regressed to his 17 year old self.

Kazu realizes that he can use the abilities he acquired from another world and is excited to restart his life over again.

However, through the help of his childhood friend, Yui, he learns of the existence of “human eating abomination called Variant” in the world he was born in.

Kazu knows from his past memories that Yui will die in the near future.

In order to save Yui, who is on a mission to fight against variants, Kazu decided to throw himself into battle in this world as well. <<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

Thanks to the Goddess, he was reincarnated into nobility!　That should have been great―― but the skill he got, 【Toxin Decomposition EX】 was simply too plain, and he was made fun of everyday at home……... more>>

However, at one time, he noticed he could eat the magic stones of monsters with that skill and absorbs their abilities, furthermore, he was informed he was the prince of the neighboring country!

What awaited him at the royal castle was an environment where he could train and experiment with the abundant amount of magic stones, bringing out his strong potential――and finally, even acquiring the ability of the legendary monster, the Dullahan!

Surrounded by an assertive fiancée and a clumsy knight girl, the new life for the boy who will become a “King” begins! <<less

Chen Chao dreamt of becoming a powerful immortal cultivator, flying on his sword and vanquishing enemies with daoist magic. His hopes were dashed when he discovered that he had absolutely no talent for immortal cultivation.... more>>

Refusing to submit to his fate, Chen Chao joined the ranks of countless other talentless martial artists and embarked on the path of martial cultivation, a path scorned by the immortal cultivators.

In this era of strife where martial cultivators, immortal cultivators, and demonic cultivators wrestled for hegemony, Chen Chao will either rise to the top or fall into eternal damnation. <<less

Rifan traveled through One Piece for ten years, signed in to become stronger, and accept disciples.... more>>

The fate of Nami, Rebecca, Robin and others were rewritten by Rifan, who became a strong man on the sea in the name of Rifan disciple.

When the time Zoro challenged Mihawk, a huge gold list that enveloped the world suddenly appeared. Those who are recorded by the gold list can get rewards.

[Swordsmanship List] Zoro is ranked 100, Nami is ranked 50, and Li Fan is ranked first.

Mihawk: It turns out that someone’s swordsmanship is better for me! !

Sengoku: There are so many people in the world who have swordsmanship better than Mihawk!

Raleigh: The world is getting more and more interesting.

World Swordsman: It turns out that the world’s number one swordsman is not Mihawk, but Li Fan. Teacher Li Fan, please teach us swordsmanship. <<less

The only Paladin of the forgotten god, Nameless Chaos, and also the only Pope, Priest, and Worshipper.

If the villainess is being rude, give her a proper scolding.

After obtaining the coveted item in the MMORPG, the next moment, the protagonist’s life comes to an untimely end as he is swept away by a massive amount of water. ... more>>

However, the gods have not forsaken him. They decide to give him a second chance by reincarnating him into a world similar to the game, still possessing the stats and items he acquired.

This is the tale of a man who, while living the TUEEE life, stirs up a new breeze in a different world akin to a game. <<less

Starting over once more, he has entered this “living game” in order to control his fate.... more>>

This time, he will not be controlled by others.

Previously the Level 200 Sword King, he will rise to a higher peak in this life.

Money earning methods! Dungeon conquering strategies! Legendary Quests! Location of equipment! Undiscovered battle techniques!

Even the secrets Beta Testers had no knowledge of, he knows of them all.

Massive wars, entering godhood, reaching the peak with just a sword; the legend of the sword god has just begun. <<less

The Death Knight, who mu*dered his family and brought calamity upon humanity, is given the chance to go back in time and correct his mistakes.... more>>

Damien Haksen possessed talent that would have gone down in history. However, an Archlich, the pinnacle of Dark Magic, turned him into a Death Knight and made him live as a s*ave.

Under the Archlich's command, he ultimately mu*dered his own family and destroyed an entire Kingdom.

He regained his senses at the very last moment, but it was already too late. Just as he was about to give up everything, a miracle occurred.

Regression.

Returning to where he was before it all began, his goal was clear.

"This time, I'll live solely for the happiness and future of my family. Of course..."

After condemning every last one of those filthy Dark Mages and giving them a taste of hell! <<less

I returned after 10 years.

In 1668, our city earned the title of "The Safest Place in the Country."
I had a lot to do with that. How?
Because I... more>> was arrested. <<less

Vlad, a destitute youngster from the slums, held an unwavering admiration for knights. Following an encounter with a bolt of black lightning, he started hearing... more>> a mysterious voice. One fateful day, a knight cloaked in the shimmering glow of the blue moonlight appeared, completely upending Vlad's existence in the back alleys. This extraordinary event proved that even a faint star concealed among the darkest corners of the nocturnal firmament can still radiate its brilliance, should it yearn to shine. <<less

Not everyone wants to live a life filled with fame, riches, glory, and honor. Some, just want the easy life. To live a life that simply plays itself over and over, with a hint of spice here and there. ... more>>

To our young hero Yun Xi, he felt his calling for bread. He did not want to be the Godly Swordsman of old, nor the Majestic Immortal Emperor. He just wanted to be a plain-old breadmaker.

Yet, his dreams are crushed when he is given a revelation of the stars. From now on, how will his life change? <<less

Graduate student Yi-han finds himself reborn in another world as the youngest child of a mage family.... more>>

– I’m never attending school, ever again!

‘What do you wish to achieve in life?’

‘I wish to play around and live comforta-‘

‘You must be aware of your talent. Now go attend Einroguard!’

‘Patriarch!’

My future would be guaranteed once I graduate. For my future! <<less

After reluctantly indulging in a romance simulation game at my sister’s insistence, I woke up to find myself transformed into the henchman role of the... more>> villainess Luciana Speda, the northern duchess, the Prince’s fiancée, and the unexpected mid-boss within the game’s narrative. I am now inexorably intertwined with her in the bonds of fate. <<less