Longevity through Upgrading Buildings - Chapter 172 - 131: "Have You Ever Been Beaten by a Body Cultivator?!

Over a million years ago, the first human contracted with the first Spirit. Ever since then, Spirit use has become commonplace. Humans used Spirits to carry items and start fires. Eventually, even start wars. Thousands upon thousands of years past and one day, one human did the impossible. He transcended his mortality and ascended to the realm above.

MATURE CONTENT. DARK FANTASY ROMANCE.Kaya is more than just a wolfless omega; due to her unique appearance, her fate is far from the usual cliché.After enduring years of relentless bullying and abuse from her packmates, she clings to the one glimmer of hope in her bleak existence: her mate. The Alpha of her pack. The man she trusts above all else. But to his Luna, Kaya's very existence is unbearable.Naïve and devoted, Kaya never questions her Alpha’s intentions, until the day her world shatters. Sold off to an allied pack, she is taken by rogues on her way to her new “home.” With no wolf and no hope of rescue, she prepares for the worst.But fate has other plans.In the midst of her despair, something impossible happens—she shifts for the first time. And in that moment, she comes face-to-face with her true mate: Alpha Magnus, the ruthless leader of the most feared pack under the Lycan King’s command.Thrust into a life of power and danger, Kaya must navigate a world she was never meant to be part of. But shifting was just the beginning—her trials are far from over.Please note that this novel is intended for a mature audience only. Some chapters contain depictions of violence and abuse, so read at your own discretion.

Takahiro Nao, a 25-year-old drowning in debt and despair, lives only for his struggling family. Every sacrifice he makes is for them—until a selfless act costs him his life. Instead of the end, Nao encounters a Goddess of Benevolence who offers him a miraculous deal: “Live in a new world, and your efforts there will support your family back on Earth.”Reborn into the dead body of Naoki von Blackmore, the so-called “Failed Hero,” he finds himself burdened with the daunting task of saving the world by defeating the Demon King—all while supporting the family he cherishes. Armed with formidable powers yet haunted by his past failures, Nao steps into a dangerous realm of swords, magic, and ferocious monsters. Facing relentless enemies, harrowing trials of life and death, and an unyielding fate, he’s forced to confront the ultimate question: how far is he willing to go to protect the people he loves?Filled with emotional struggles, determination, unexpected humor, and a touch of romance, this story asks a powerful question to the readers: What would you sacrifice for the people you love?

[SLOW BURN ROMANCE. RATED 18: NO RAPE]What if the sort of love you'd wanted and desired, only but a man incapable of love could give it to you–a man who has not the slightest of an idea what the word “Love” meant?.....Vampires coexisted with humans for centuries without either side hunting or killing the other due to a peace treaty. They didn’t feed on human blood for so long either, but that changes when the first vampire auction is held.Six human slaves were sold, and among them included Avelina, a twenty-six-year-old woman.Avelina is sold to an infamous Vampire prince, Draven Delgaard, rumored to have committed heinous acts even amongst his kind.She fears for her life upon their first encounter, but to her utmost bewilderment, Draven Delgaard makes a deal with her.He sought the inheritance of the royal family, but to be qualified, he needed a wife. Since his kinds weren’t available due to his reputation, Avelina was one of the few options left.In exchange for her freedom, she will assist him in obtaining the inheritance. But this royal inheritance can only be acquired through the style of a chess game with other royal opponents. A game of strategy and survival.Should she succeed, her freedom shall be regained and it would be a win-win for both her and Draven. However, she soon realizes that success might come at a very heavy cost.Will Avelina and Draven be able to win the game of chess? Will they secure her freedom and inheritance, or will they fall victim to the dangerous machinations of the royal family?