Gilded Ashes: When Shadows Reign - Chapter 316: Door Left Open

Aric Valerian, the fourth prince of the Valerian Empire, bears many titles: The Forgotten Prince, The Whore’s Child, The King’s Bastard—names that have been spoken more than his own. Born with a crippling illness and devoid of mana or ki, Aric was a disgrace, scorned by his family and the court. But when the gods cured him and gifted him the strength to fight, Aric dared to hope. He sought glory in battle, only to be betrayed by his brother and sent to die in a hopeless war. In his final moments, as death closed in, a mysterious text appeared before him… [Would you like to change your fate?] After being given another chance, Aric embarks on a ruthless journey to claim absolute sovereignty. [Ki Circulation Mastered: Strength +10] [System Upgrade: Advanced tactical planning unlocked] [Hidden Fortress Established: Stronghold security +15%] The forgotten prince claws his way through the treacherous landscape of imperial politics, he is forced to make impossible choices, each decision pushing him further down a path soaked in blood. He learns that true power demands sacrifice, and the price of vengeance may be his soul.

In China’s modern martial arts society, Wu Xinghe was history’s youngest grandmaster of martial arts. He was invincible. Because of a strange incident, he was reincarnated as Qin Wushuang, a poor aristocratic boy in an entirely different world with its own set of rules. With his strong will and passion, he began his journey to pursue the highest peak of martial arts!

After a 5-year relationship, Chen Zheng got dumped by his girlfriend within a year of starting work.Watching his girlfriend's proud demeanor, that haughty posture, his heart turned to ashes.The love he had once felt was apparently only equivalent to money.After the breakup, a beautiful woman chased after Chen Zheng.“Handsome, wait for me.”“What's up?”“I want to get a marriage certificate with you.”[Ding Dong! Super Choice System binding host... successful][Initiating choice reward][Choice 1: Take advantage of Wei Zixuan's kindness, live off a woman, reward—a pair of non-slip slippers][Choice 2: Refuse to marry Wei Zixuan, reward...][Choice 3: Agree to marry Wei Zixuan and refuse all of Zi Xuan's offers, reward—20 billion in stock market funds]...

This is a world shrouded in darkness, and the pervasive black mist erodes all living beings.

Only fire can dispel the darkness and protect mankind.

But the firewood will eventually run out, the fire will eventually go out, and humanity will eventually perish.

until Rhodes came.

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