The Venerable Swordsman - Chapter 16 - One Sword Strike Decides Life and Death!

In a realm where power is determined by affinities—elemental forces that shape magic, combat, and survival—Ethan is an anomaly. While most people are born with a single affinity, Ethan stands apart, wielding a vast range of abilities granted by a mysterious Ancestral-line System. This unique system taps into the untapped potential of his vampire and dwarven bloodline, unlocking ancestral powers far beyond the norm.At just 18 years old, Ethan's journey begins when he accidentally awakens this system, discovering that he is the heir to a forgotten lineage that blends the strength, resilience, and mysticism of both vampire and dwarven ancestors, a perfect hybrid of both. Though he must awaken and evolve to harness their power. However, the more power he gains, the more he learns about the dark secrets of his lineage—secrets that others would kill to possess.Unlike everyone else, Ethan's affinities are not innate; they are granted by the system based on his bloodline’s ancient heritage. As he levels up, he acquires abilities that no one in the current era has ever seen: the Psychic powers of telekinesis and telepathy from ancient vampire lords, the earth-shaping skills of dwarf warriors, and a host of hidden abilities that challenge the world’s very understanding of magic.But power comes with a price. Ethan quickly finds himself targeted by powerful factions and hidden enemies who fear what his bloodline could mean for the balance of the world. Ancient forces tied to his ancestry awaken, each with their own agenda—some seeing him as a threat to be eliminated, others as a tool to be used.Accompanied by a diverse group of companions, each with their own affinities and secrets, Ethan embarks on a perilous journey. Together, they traverse beast-filled forests, ancient ruins, worlds and perilous dungeons, all while facing foes who seek to exploit or destroy Ethan’s unique powers. Along the way, bonds are forged, fates are entwined, and the line between friend and foe blurs as Ethan learns that his destiny is far greater than he ever imagined.But with every new ability comes a deeper question: What is the true purpose of the Ancestral-line System? As he battles monstrous creatures, rival affinity users, and ancient curses, Ethan must confront the reality that his bloodline holds the key to either the salvation or the destruction of their world or something else entirely.In a world governed by affinities, Ethan’s unmatched power sets him on a path that could change everything—or lead to his downfall.Will he master the secrets of his ancestry and forge his own fate, or will the weight of his heritage drag him into the depths of a history best left forgotten?

The antique market that is filled with treasures and trash.

Cheng Zhi Chu was pulled into an infinite stream of horror games. If he didn’t clear them, he would die.

But can someone tell him why others clear the games using violence and force but his method of clearing the game is by kissing the boss?!

Cheng Zhi Chu: I am a straight man. Even if I kill myself or am killed by monsters, I will not kiss the boss!

Boss: Be good. Kiss me and I’ll let you go.

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Bai Yi had been trapped in the game for many years.

Rather than exploding in anger in the silence, he had turned crazy. And so…….he split himself. His soul was broken into many pieces and each of them became the boss in the games.

But, regardless of how the soul was split, from the beginning to the end there was one thing that didn’t change —–He, likes Cheng Zhi Chu.

Every fragment of his soul was utterly in love with him.

It is also because of this that he and every fragment of his couldn’t stand seeing people other than himself getting close to Cheng Zhi Chu —- Even if the other party used to be a part of himself.

Dark desire gradually surged inside him.

Anyone who gets between him and Cheng Zhi Chu——even if it’s himself —– he would kill them all.

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“The person who you should really kiss……is me.”

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Su Ji, a famous figure in the history books and a generation of demon concubine, has passed through!

As soon as she opened her eyes, she became the daughter of the Su family—a beautiful, pitiful little girl who was bullied by anyone who saw her.

It is also a small transparent girl group with countless black materials and paste to the eighteenth line.

Isn’t this… a full-level player returning to the novice village?

The demon concubine in the eyes of the world: her beauty is a disaster for the water, a disaster for the country and the people.

But I don’t know the real demon concubine – with great skills, decathlon, and not many cruel words!

On the stage of the performance, a shocking dance turned against the wind!

The calligraphy conference, the long-lost Huajin style is amazing!

In the museum, more than 10,000 cultural relics unearthed from the Mausoleum of the Demon Concubine shocked the country!

In the live broadcast room, the same red jade cream and muscle pills in Gongdou drama rejuvenated overnight!

The super wealthy Pei family has a fashionable old man who loves chasing stars and vows to make Su Ji his grandson-in-law!

The world knows that the third master Pei is rich but ruthless and not interested in women.

Black fans are looking forward to her marrying in and being a widow to watch a good show.

Later, at the award ceremony of the Grand Slam, Su Ji felt nauseated.

Fans thought she was sick, only the third master Pei, who had chased after her for two lifetimes, looked distressed: she has a second child, why is her reaction so big?

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Everyone in the world said that the demon concubine brought disaster to the country and the people. Only he knew that she recruited talents from all over the world, knew people who were good at responsibilities, and laid the foundation stone for the peace of later generations.

In his previous life, he was a loyal dog boss who loved her to the core but could not show his face. After her death, he built a pure gold coffin for her and left with her regrets.

In this life, I will never let her go again…

[1v1 Shuangjie, sweet pet abuse scum, the all-powerful demon concubine conquers the world]

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