Embers Ad Infinitum - Chapter 929: Another Question

Deep below the earth's surface, a mystifying subterranean seascape lurks, an archipelago bathed in inky blackness where suspense and horror hold court. Here lie strange islands and even stranger monsters, far beyond the realms of human imagination. In this domain, mankind is far from dominant; instead, madness and death rule supreme.

Pleading for mercy from the unknown creatures of the deep only leads to a slow, tortured existence. The trapped survivors gradually distort, losing what made them human, both physically and mentally, to the gloom as they remain trapped in this eternal obscurity. Their only hope? A perilous expedition into uncharted sea territories.

Fueled by determination, Charles embark on this daunting voyage aboard his steamship, aiming to reclaim humanity's past glory. Together with his crew, they sought a way out of this hidden sea world, a path back to the sunlit world above, where humans once stood tall.

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I read a few comments from Chinese readers that compared this novel with Lord of Mysteries because of similar elements: Lovecraftian, western fantasy, first industrial revolution, and steampunk. However, I have yet to finish reading Lord of Mysteries to do any actual comparison, but I do think those who have enjoyed that novel would enjoy this as well. Also, the author of LotM, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, also did a shout-out for this novel, so I guess he approves of it too?

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Low-level villains: Greedy, arrogant, flattery to the female protagonist, laughing eerily like “hehehe!”High-level villains: Moody, noble, enduring, good at disguising, cunning as a fox, never showing emotions, willing to do anything to achieve goals, exquisite egoists, with an essential charming and handsome face!Chen Zhixing transmigrates into a fantasy world, becoming the Third Young Master of the Ziwei Chen Family, a Longevity Family with villainous roles.Being a villain himself is bad enough, but even his father and mother are villainous characters.Fortunately, he starts off with Heaven-defying Comprehension.Hundred Refinements Golden Body Scripture + Circulation Star Transformation Spell + Ox Demon Heaven-Supporting Skill = Ox Demon Transformation Star ScriptureHeart Sword Skill + Refining Spirit and Transforming Breath Method = Hundred Refinement Divine Weapon TechniqueSwallowing Deity Spell + Transformation Method Scripture = Heavens' Creation TechniqueFission Method + Great Dream Sitting Forgetting Dao = Other Transformation Free-for-All TechniqueChen Zhixing gradually turns a bad hand into a winning one with his Heaven-defying Comprehension!Twenty years later.The Protagonist of Destiny finally arrives before Chen Zhixing.Chen Zhixing smiles faintly, saying, “Sorry, all the people beside you are mine, and all your cultivation techniques were created by me.Surprised? Unexpected?”

Earth Immortals are cultivated from a blessed land.

Heaven Immortals move to and from the divine mountains.

I have a stalk of plum blossom, and I shall plunder the Will of the Heavens with it!

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Power? Wealth? Glory? Who freaking cares!

Jack just wants to live in peace, but he’s the greatest trouble magnet EVER!

[Ding! Congratulations! You've Awakened!]

[Unlocked SSS+ Curse of Obliteration!]

[Good Luck Surviving!]

Just as all hope seems lost, he gets reincarnated in the Game-like Magical world of Eternia! Is this finally a chance at an uneventful life?

Jack will do whatever it takes to accomplish his goal, including World Domination. Can’t have anyone disturbing you if they’re all under your rule!

But this might prove troublesome… For instance, how are there so many Demonic Gods trying to make him their Slave?! Can’t they just leave him alone?!

Every Goddamn Day….

[Class Unlocked: Ruin Knight!]

[Class Unlocked: Blood Mage!]

[Class Unlocked: Grim Reaper!]

[Class Unlocked: Vampire Progenitor!]

[Class Unlocked: Apocalypse Overlord!]

[Class Unlocked: Ethereal Incubus Prince!]

“Sigh…..”