Summoning the Holy Sword - Chapter 14: Fog Ruins

Ethan Blackwood wasn’t used to being defied. As the CEO of a global empire, he crushed obstacles with a single glance. But when Lily Anderson stood before him, her chin lifted in quiet defiance, and something in him snapped. “Sign the contract,” he said, his voice like ice. “30 days. You’ll obey every command. After that, you’re free.”She hesitated, her fingers trembling as she gripped the pen. “And if I refuse?”His smirk was cold, but his eyes burned. “Then you’ll spend the rest of your life paying off your father’s debts. Your choice.”Trapped, Lily signed. But she vowed one thing: she wouldn’t let him break her.From the first day, their clash was electric. He demanded perfection; she gave him rebellion. “You think you can control me?” she spat, after he criticized her for being late.Ethan stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. “I don’t just control you. Lily, I own you.”But as the days passed, the lines between them blurred. Late nights in his penthouse turned into whispered conversations. His cold demeanor cracked, revealing glimpses of a man haunted by his past. One night, after a heated argument, he pinned her against the wall, his breath hot against her ear. “Why do you fight me so much?”Her voice trembled. “Because I’m afraid if I stop, I’ll lose myself to you.”Their connection deepened, but danger loomed. Secrets from Ethan’s past resurfaced, threatening to destroy everything. When Lily discovered the truth behind his obsession with her, she confronted him. “Was I just a pawn in your game? A way to settle an old score?”His eyes darkened with pain. “You were never just a game, Lily. You’re the only thing that’s ever felt real.”As the final days of their contract approached, their bond was tested like never before. Enemies closed in, and trust hung by a thread. Could they overcome the shadows of their pasts, or would their love crumble under the weight of secrets and pride?

WPC June 2024 Winner----------------------------What would you do, if you could transmigrate to the anime you designed?Upon transmigrate to the anime world, Owen found himself standing at the edge of the arena.A tall, coldly beautiful figure held a staff, arrogantly surveying the crowd!At this moment, the system sounded![Ding, please choose:1. Challenge on stage to receive a god-tier reward2. Abandon the challenge and lose 50% HP!]Challenge![Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining a god-tier reward][God-tier Talent: Order of Merlin, Host's leveling speed increased tenfold!][God-tier Skill: Mana Void, Host's surroundings become a no-magic zone!][God-tier Weapon: Godslayer Staff, the strongest weapon! Can transform into any shape!]Nice, let me show you the power of a transmigrator!At this moment, the system's voice sounded again:[Ding, please choose:1. Host marries the strongest female antagonist and conquers the world together2. Abandon the challenge and lose 100% HP!]Excuse me???Is there even a choice here???

After breaking up with his girlfriend, he accidentally acquired a genius system and rose from there against the heavens, becoming invincible..

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It was the year 2021 AD.

The game jointly developed by the entire world, “Heavenly Enlightenment”, was released. In this game, in-game coins could be exchanged for real money, which instantly attracted countless players from all across the world.

Various nations around the globe also competed fiercely for the resources in the game.

Lu Yuan was a player of “Heavenly Enlightenment.

At the start, he received the SSS rank talent — Infinite skills upgrade! Fireball LV999: Fireball descends from the sky and rains destruction upon the world! Heal LV999: the Angel descends to revive ten thousand people!

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With his infinite upgrading talent, while others were still desperately trying to farm mob monsters, Lu Yuan had already killed the boss effortlessly. While others were still toiling to raise the favourability meter of NPCs, Lu Yuan was already sleeping on the same bed as the NPC queen.

The other players all started to protest!

“Report him, he’s cheating!”

“Lu Yuan had severely affected the balance of this game, we strongly demand to ban Lu Yuan!”

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