The Lord's Empire - Chapter 1683 - Ten-Tailed Fox

Who, in the ancient mythology, held an artifact and killed the first emperor of the human race?

Who, at the beginning of ancient times, closed the gate of the God Realm, Jedi Tiantong?

Who set a lifespan limit of only one hundred and thirty years for the people, and even the Great Emperor was not spared?

Who, turned into a black hand that covers the sky for eternity, shrouded the world?

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Yang Shou on Earth: “Yes, yes, I did it all, I just want to live.”

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In a world besieged by monsters, humanity's survival hangs in the balance. But hope emerges when every individual comes of age, bestowed with the chance to forge a bond with a hero. These bonds grant them formidable powers to combat the relentless threats lurking in the shadows.Enter Chen Ye, a newcomer to this tumultuous realm. Amidst a sea of aspirants, he discovers an unexpected trend: everyone gravitates towards heroes from the legendary series “One Punch Man.” While most covet the esteemed S-tier champions, Chen Ye discerns a truth hidden to others. He recognizes the unparalleled strength of the One Punch Man, a humble C-tier hero.Undeterred by societal norms and peer pressure, Chen Ye boldly selects the Saitama Physique as his ally during the pivotal graduation ceremony. However, his decision incites scorn and derision, broadcasted live for the world to witness.Mocked as a fool for his unconventional choice, Chen Ye retreats into a realm of silence, channeling his energy into rigorous training. Three arduous years pass, marked by relentless dedication and unwavering resolve.Then, as if scripted by fate, a transformation unfolds. The once-dismissed Chen Ye emerges not as a punchline but as an enigma—an indomitable force. Clad in the invincible guise of the Saitama Physique, he defies the very fabric of reality, rewriting the rules of engagement and carving his legend in the annals of history.

He died in a tunnel and woke up in hell. And now He's got a system that wants him to become Death itself.Stephen King is a depressed, overlooked graphic designer with no future, no friends, and no purpose. That is… until a bus crash sends him into the afterlife, where he meets Lucidas - the Hollow Architect, a half-skeletal god of death who offers him a second chance at life.But there’s a catch.To return to the human world, Stephen must join the Death God King Tournament.... a deadly competition between 100 chosen humans, each gifted powers by a different Death God. The prize? Ultimate power, immortality, and the throne of the next King of Death.Back in the world of the living...now armed with the Soul-Reaper System, a spectral weapon, and missions to reap the dead ....Stephen must fight corrupted spirits, rival Reaper Candidates, and his own fading humanity to survive.He was invisible in life. Forgotten by everyone.Now? He’s Death’s chosen, and the whole world will know his name.......Dark fantasy, system power-ups, spirit battles, PvP tournaments, and a loner MC's rise from nothing to godhood — if you love Solo Leveling, Necromancer System, or Reaper-verse stories, this is for you.Warning: The reason why this is R17 is because of Gore. The story might be slow. during the first 10 chapters, but they are not boring either. The reason is because these are the first world building chapters.Harem?[It might be there so dive in and find out]Overpowered MC[ he doesn't begin overpowered, but he's power grows overtime, as levels up and battles enemies][1-2 chapters daily until this book gets contracted. I guarantee you that the number of daily uploads will surge]Support me with powerstones and golden tickets for extra chapters.Motivate me, and please cheer me up.

“Master. Why do you never visit?”“Shh... Just take this needle and don't make a sound.”The act was getting old, Teriyaki had only spent a month in Orochimaru's Lair and he was already close to ending it all.Just a month ago he had been a normal human, flipping halfway through the naruto manga when he fell asleep on Chapter 45... The place where that darned Snake first appeared.One more Teriyaki is an NPC or worthless comment and I will find you.TW: torture simulator kinda at some points