The Newt and Demon - Chapter 2.3: High Pressure Refining

A master of Chakra Cultivation sacrifices everything - only to be reborn with a second chance.After giving his life to save his world, Alaric awakens in the body of a child. In this new realm where power is measured in tiers, bloodlines, and the strength of one's oaths, Chakra Cultivation is an unknown path.As Alaric purifies his chakras, each one unlocking profound abilities across body, mind, and soul, he gains an edge no native warrior can match. But his true test awaits in the Tower of Trials—a rite of passage for the world's young elites, offering immense rewards to those who can climb its treacherous heights. No one has ever reached its highest levels.If mastering his reborn powers wasn't hard enough, his journey will forge a bond with an entity of unimaginable strength - and lead him to lands where no mortal has dared to tread.

After waking up, Han Zhao traveled to a world where kingdoms were fighting for hegemony and demons were rampant.

The family of magic soldiers is high above, and the rich family of spirit beasts overlooks all living beings.

The inheritance fault of the martial arts system is gradually declining.

Han Zhao’s qualifications are mediocre, but he has a reminder simulator.

After the krypton gold simulation, choose one of [entry], [attribute points], and [life experience].

[You have practiced martial arts for eight years, barely getting started. Twenty-five years old, married and had children. Fifty years old, died of illness. 】

[You have practiced martial arts for a year, and you have successfully started. At the age of twenty-two, you were seriously injured and died of poisoning during a gang turf war. 】

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[Life Simulation]: Basic entry, simulate a future life.

[Swords and Swords]: White entry, three times the qualifications of swordsmanship and swordsmanship.

[Basic Master]: Green entry, the speed of basic martial arts practice is doubled, and the probability of breaking through the upper limit is greatly increased.

[Late Blooming Talent]: Blue entry, aptitude improves with age.

[Body training maniac]: Purple entry, practicing body training skills is making rapid progress.

[Alchemy master]: Orange entry, alchemy qualification increased a hundred times.

[Peerless Fairy]: The red entry, looks more and more beautiful, and has a charming effect on the opposite sex.

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[The 72nd floor of the health regimen; special effects: physical fitness (hidden special effects: immortality, true sun, nirvana holy body, five-color light…)]

As long as there are enough entries, the power is mediocre, and the simple and easy-to-learn health-preserving skills can also be practiced into peerless magic skills.

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Xu Jinzhi lived a healthy life until she was seventy-five, passing away without much suffering, and seemingly without any major regrets or dissatisfaction.However, looking at her son, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren beside her bed, Xu Jinzhi couldn't help but think of her late husband who died young in an accident, wondering if she would be able to see him again—if only she could.Upon opening her eyes next, Xu Jinzhi shockingly finds herself transported back several decades in the past, at a time when the Xu and Xie families were negotiating a business marriage. Without hesitation, she mentions the name 'Xie Yanchuan.'In her previous life, marrying Xie Yanchuan was a reluctant choice, but in this life, she chooses him decisively!The Xie family holds significant influence in City A, Xie Yanchuan, however, is the overlooked member of the family, overshadowed by his older brother carrying familial responsibilities and a younger, frail brother.This setup doesn't bother Xie Yanchuan much; he is content with living quietly.One day, the marriage arrangement with the Xu family lands unexpectedly on his shoulders, resulting in his marriage to the woman named Xu Jinzhi!Xie Yanchuan initially prepares for a marriage of mutual respect or non-interference. However, why does Xu Jinzhi always surprise him with her unexpected actions?

There once was a boy who was an orphan and suffered abuse from his village residents. The only friend he had was the dummy scarecrow on the field, whom he talked to. One day, a wealthy man brutally beat the boy. The next morning, the wealthy man was found dead, and the scarecrow was covered in blood. Terrified, the villagers were convinced that the scarecrow had come to life to avenge its tormented friend. And it was the last scarecrow ever placed again in the fields, considering it a sign of death. — After scarecrow dolls begin appearing in the streets of Riddleford next to murder victims, the town is thrown into chaos.When the hunt for the mystery scarecrow murderer begins, it is only a matter of time before the famous Frontier Hall Opera House employees are subjected to suspicion, each protecting a secret of their own. But is that all that is going on? Or is there something unseen?