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On May 28 of the year 2010, the third awakening happened. Several smaller worlds had returned to connect with the main world as living beings of different races started to appear and some people managed to connect with the origin and gain control of various powers: control of fire, of water, of wind, of air, and of the earth... In the midst of all these confusions, towers that gave unimaginable powers began to appear in all corners of the world, where those who already had powers could upgrade and become more powerful or even those who did not have powers could receive powers through tests of the tower. And because of these towers, conflicts started to happen in all corners of the world by those wanting to monopolize these towers.Luan Dimas was transported back four months before the third awakening that started the apocalypse on earth. Being a man who lived for a thousand years and had accumulated several techniques, he now had a new chance to correct some of his early mistakes. Luan decided to make the most of this new chance that the heavens had given to him.The 'Earth' in this novel is not the same Earth we currently live on, so don't use our common sense for this novel. After all, this is pure fantasy.

A heaven-defying ring that allows objects to be brought back from games into reality! Before ‘Dawn’ was released, it already obtained the status as the ‘second earth’. Jiang Fei, a young teen who loves games came into the world and quickly rose up in power, status and fame. With his unmatched skills, he decimated all foes that oppose him. However, such rise would attract the attention of many, even as he tried to play everything off as low-key, something just don’t work out as plan... “If trying to keep myself away from the spotlight no longer works, then come! Let the world know of my existence!” – Jiang Fei

Sun Hao traveled to a world of cultivating immortals. Unable to cultivate, he practices the guqin, chess, calligraphy, poetry, wine, and flower tea are all in the supreme realm. He didn’t know: The pet on his farm was the Nine Heavens God Luan. The lotus in the pond is a peerless demon. The guard outside the door is the ruler of Thunder Tribulation. Later, he discovered: The swordsman who picked up his broken hatchet became the peerless generation of swordsman; the scholar who often listened to him to chant became the ancestor of Buddhism; the girl who came to learn to play the guqin with him became the supreme demon clan. … Sun Hao sat on the throne of Heavenly Emperor, with a shocked expression on his face: Am I a Dao Ancestor? I take the heaven and the earth as the disc and all beings as my sons, and create a shocking situation? I do not know how?

In America in 1995, the flame of the Internet had just been ignited, mobile phones were still bricks, and Hollywood movies had not yet entered the era of special effects. All these will enter another era due to the appearance of Song Yang.Some media exclaimed that he is a new generation of Howard Hughes, just like what Hughes did back then, leading the trend and making countless people crazy, and Song Yang was worse than the original Hughes, he changed. an era.But for the media’s comments, Song Yang just left a sentence, “I’m just me, history will give the answer!” - Description from MTLNovel

[Invincible Shuangwen] The end times 200 years later.Lin Xinghai obtained the system, ran rampant in the apocalypse, and crushed all enemies.Rolling is cool for a while, and rolling has been cool all the time.Ding! Gain blood power +1Ding! Gain Genetic Optimization +1%Ding! Gain firearms skill proficiency.PS: The creativity comes from the spirit cage. - Description from MTLNovel

Ye Sui has been transmigrated into a book and became the venomous villain. And because she looked a little similar to the white lotus female protagonist, she was regarded as a replacement by the male protagonist. Ye Sui was also married to the main character’s third Uncle, Chen Shu, who was jinxed to ruin the life of whoever marries him Immediately after she got transmigrated, she became the malicious and conceited villainess with a husband named Chen Shu, who was about to divorce her. Ye Sui could see ghosts, however, as soon as she touched Chen Shu, the ghosts would disappear. Chen Shu, who was preparing for divorce,was shocked upon his return to his home. As his wife suddenly hugged his thigh and begged, “No divorce, even if you beat me to death I will not sign the divorce paper.” Chen Shu: “…” It was rumored that Ye Sui has a hard life. She married Chen Shu, a good for nothing husband who escaped death at the age of 30. But this sickly husband of hers actually had tens of billions of dollars in wealth. Ye Sui almost believed that her life is doomed until she slowly realized it. Her husband is omnipotent and the family is getting richer and richer. That Tea is actually a priceless antique tea.. A replica vase in Tang Dynasty was actually authentic… She soon found out her husband, Chen Shu, was a super rich and invisible wealthy man.

He’s in the deepest part of Jianghu.Keep your eyes wide open.If you do not wish to get dragged into the abyss. Dear readers! Fresh green style, maybe you will like it more in .

Kenichi Yamada was a 35-year-old salaryman. As a hardcore game enthusiast, he was saddened by the modern trend towards casual games.So, when a site claimed to be “for people who like to do things the hard way,” he just couldn’t resist. Thus, he was reincarnated into another world as Allen, playing on Hell Mode.This is fantasy light novel about Allen’s journey as a summoner.Reincarnated as a serf, he starts from nothing.His journey begins with absolutely no knowledge of the world around him, just like those games he played 10, 20 years ago.

Suzuki, an adult programmer, suddenly notices that he’s been thrown into a different world while wearing a casual clothes at level 1. He gained high levels and treasures after using the 3 times use-disposable-magic, Meteor Shower, at once. After that he intends to do different world “sightseeing tours”? He meets 3 beast girls, beautiful purple and black haired sisters, and an eccentric blonde haired elf girl along with various people during his trip. Although there are occasional fighting with demons and demon lords, this is a heartwarming fantasy story at heart.

I’ve always dreamed of becoming a villainess, but I never thought that I would actually become one….!This is the story of a young girl who aspires to become a villainous noble girl who’s capable of growing stronger through every confrontation that she is faced with.Disclaimer: The main character’s standards for a villainess are a bit off.

[The Golden Snake Sword was successfully strengthened, and the Snake Queen was summoned. ]. ?Snake Queen: Master, please tell me what you want![The skill ‘Evil Light Ghost Slash’ was successfully strengthened, and after summoning the ghost ghost. ]. what! female ghost? Then I’ll put you on maternity leave![The Yao soul suit has been strengthened successfully! ]. Um? Is this the Yao princess? Princess Yaoyao! Don’t get on me!Zhou Han was surprised to find that the only SSS-level talent in the universe that he had awakened: infinite enhancement, was so awesome. - Description from MTLNovel

When I opened my eyes I had become a princess!But out of all characters in this romance novel, why is it the princess who has the fate of dying to her own blood-related dad, the emperor!If I want to live, I must not be seen by that emperor dad.“When did this kind of scumbag start living in my castle?”The man who doesn’t have single drop of blood nor tear to drop, that cold emperor Claude! Will Atanasia who had been caught by the emperor be able to survive?“I… What do I do…..?”

Shu Shi has been the villain in the book from time to time and had to play by the plot in order to become the protagonist in another book.

I am the best when it comes to taking divergent paths. With just a flip of my hand, I shall take the path less commonly travelled. I search far and wide, only to find myself unbeatable and unrivaled. So now I ask, who else can match my awesomeness?

Her husband, Derrick Vaisil, who had a funeral four days ago, suddenly came back to life. But this man was so different from before he died!“I’m hungry, wife.”From regularly turning up in the dining room that he had always avoided,“How about we use the same bedroom?”To a furtive suggestion of combining their bedrooms that they had always been using separately.What in the world happened to this man?*“You always give off this delicious smell…………. but how can I bear with it?”Right now, at this moment, Judith felt like he was a cruel predator who would completely devour her from head to toe easily.“You, uh, what the hell are you?”He, who tormented her as he repeatedly sucked on her soft earlobe and put his tongue inside her ear, chuckled.“What am I?”Derrick kissed her chin and whispered languidly.“I am your husband, Judith.”

He was the cold-blooded prince of the Jin country. Decisive and smart, he had looked down on the world with apathy and disdain.

Traveling to the wizarding world, Eli found that he was an Eternal.Life is infinite, life is immortal.“What? The talent is very poor, then I will meditate for ten years, centuries, and thousands of years, and I can always meet the promotion requirements.”“This skill is hard? Oh, let me study it for decades to see if it’s really that hard?”“Consuming life force, improving mental force, and this kind of good thing.”“The enemy is here? Oh, let me find a place to hide for a thousand years, until his lifespan is exhausted and his mental power dissipates, and then I will come out again, free and endless void.”…This is the story of an immortal who lives in the wizarding world and then kills the endless world. - Description from MTLNovel

Talent? Unnecessary! Wealth? Doesn’t matter! Brain? Eat it!Even if one was the greatest of gutter trashes with zero redeemable qualities, as long as they had a System, they are bound to reach the pinnacle of life.Compass Carburettor, a dirt-poor orphan with absolutely zero f**king qualities managed to reach the peak of the business world by the age of 35, all while relying on his Money-Making System like a blinded barnacle.But at the peak of his life, he was betrayed by his System.

This is an era of national miracles and national adventures.A gray fog swept the world.Ghosts, ghosts, ancient gods, extraordinary races, etc., are all over the gray fog.There are dangers and miracles.Some items and even creatures invaded by the power of gray fog are called miracles.Some miracle items can generate ore every day, which is inexhaustible.Some miracle items can make people stronger even if they lie still every day.And some, it is possible to create extraordinary warriors in batches.Bai Ye came through, with a golden finger that could see all the prompts, and got a fire source at the beginning… - Description from MTLNovel

[Hokage + System + Invincible + Betrayal Village]Also known as [Hokage: Ten-year-old Kaleidoscope, Betrayal Konoha at the beginning]Through Naruto, I like to mention the super krypton gold system, as long as krypton gold can become stronger!Uchiha Natsume, who has praised the lucky money for ten years, finally opened the [Kaleidoscope Writing Wheel Eye]!Next, what about Flying Thunder God, Immortal Mode, Bamen Dunjia, Samsara Eye, Heavy Particle Mode… I want all of them!From today, I will never be Konoha’s licking dog again!Defeat Fuyue, fight Sarutobi, kill Danzo, betray Konoha… Whoever stands in my way and betrays the village will die!Life and death are bearish, if you don’t agree, just do it!My name is Uchiha Natsume, the new god of ninja! Who is in favor? Who is against it? - Description from MTLNovel

Fang Ping finally settled an issue after wasting half an hour of his life. He wasn’t dreaming nor acting —for God’s sake, if acting in a movie could restore his youth, then the film crew deserved a trip to heaven immediately! After verifying that he had reincarnated, Fang Ping felt a wave of panic before settling down and accepting the truth. What was the truth? It was that he had indeed reincarnated into a younger version of himself, and since he was equipped with his knowledge of the future, he was going to seize the day and become the next-big-thing in the business world! He was going to be rich! That was that, until his friend interrupted him. “So are you signing up for the martial sciences exam?” What? Was this a joke? Or had he been handed the wrong script? Was this even the right universe? What was martial sciences? Why did the exam cost 10 thousand bucks to sign up? Loaded with questions, Fang Ping will soon realize that he might not have struck the jackpot as he had initially thought…

The mentally disabled 13 year old daughter of the Ye family, one day re-births! She rules over the Omnipotent God’s Cauldron, she possesses a spirit cultivation space. She’s no longer the good-for-nothing, abandoned girl who everyone bullies whenever they see her! With her incomparable poisons, even miracle doctors have to move to the side.Spirit beasts beg for contracts, but too bad, even the God of Beasts have to call her Boss. Scum father, you dare to abandon your wife and daughter, she will surely make him destitute and homeless. People of the world, you dare to bully her, to insult her, she will definitely pay them back a hundredfold.Reborn again into the world, she returns as a sovereign, but who knew she would attract the nefarious-blood-thirsty-demon him. He’s definitely the sly emperor who doesn’t hesitate to kill and cut down anyone, but he transforms into a harmless foolishly cute prisoner prince of an enemy country……

Military technology is an important criterion for measuring the strength of a country’s national defense.Powerful weapons and equipment can kill thousands of troops, kill thousands of miles away, and redefine war.Powerful weapons and equipment can defend the territory, resist foreign enemies, protect Guotai and Min’an, and protect the prosperity of the world.I am willing to forge a sword for the rejuvenation of this great country, and I am willing to forge the Great Wall for the peace of this country.Holding on to my sword, I will smash the thorns and defeat the enemy.If you guard my Great Wall, you will be able to defeat the enemy and make good news.Let’s see how a young man creates an era of military domination 2.0. - Description from Qidian

In a world where Magic reigned supreme, Ruling over the Mythic Elements were the Holy Magicians of the Sacred Elements.A young prodigy, Gabriel was selected as the Holy Priest in the Church of the Magic of Light. He was the youngest mage to awaken the most coveted element of light; his future was supposed to be bright... But one day, he disappeared as if the darkness had swallowed him up.As Gabriel walked on the thin line between life and death while fighting for his life, something came in his life... Something that was going to change his life and the world forever...Step on this unforgettable journey of light and darkness that transcends boundaries of space and time like never before...

In the original story, the male lead accused his ex-wife of abusing him when he was younger. But unlike the original story, I raised my young husband as if he was my brother.When my husband went to war, I started preparing for a divorce. Because if the original story is true, the male lead will fall in love with the princess of the ruined country and bring her back!That’s why instead of following the road that leads to defeat, I intended to get a decent divorce.While preparing for that, I took some money and earned quite a fortune. I’ve also developed a cure because I didn’t want to die of incurable diseases like the original villainess. All that’s left is getting divorced!***My cute little husband came home and grew up to be such a fine man! But don’t worry, I’m all set to divorce you! Oddly enough, the reaction of my husband is a little strange.“While I was fighting on the battlefield, you were prepared to run away.”He smiled dangerously, whilst wrapping my waist with his big hands.“Are you having an affair?”Unlike the pretty corners of his mouth, his eyes were burning hot.No….. you know, I’m ready to get divorced…..

While reading a book, a sparkle of light disappeared. And, as it did, a message appeared.[Wisdom increased by 1]

A person's perspective plays a vital role in developing one's personality. What happens when you realize the world you live in is the same as a Novel.Zero Elea gets a Skill called Parallel Memory which allowed him to get the memory of his alternative self of a different universe.He realizes that the world he lives in is similar to the novel he used to read in his alternative world. The world will face catastrophe in the future but there is no need to worry as there is a main character working hard to save the world.And what about me? I am but a mob character.

This novel is also known as The World Is A Wasteland: I Obtained A Top Tier ShelterThe meteorite destroyed the world, and the global people traveled to the wasteland world!The monstrous flood, the ice age, the advent of alien beasts, the plant plague…Under the random disaster once every seven days, if you want to survive, you must build a higher-level shelter!Lin Yue awakened the 100% treasure chest system, and since then he has opened up a completely different style of painting from others.Others: “The explosion rate of the treasure chest is too low? I still haven’t killed fifty mutant creatures!”Lin Yue: “There are too many boxes and there is no room in the inventory. Do I have to upgrade the shelter to build a warehouse? Oh, it’s so annoying.” - Description from MTLNovel

Feng. Liu Di is a city in the city. He has only one mind in mind:I am the king, where do you live? !! - Description from 69shu

Song Xi, the proprietress of the supermarket in the 21st century, wakes up and finds that she has come to a time when supplies are scarce and extremely difficult, and she has ‘married’ into a mountain valley where the conditions are extremely difficult.Unexpectedly, the supermarket opened in a small town became her personal space, and the husband beside her was an excellent man who could hunt, fish and farm.Song Xi felt that being a low-key rich man with a loving husband, two or three confidantes, endless fruits and vegetables, and living a small life was pretty good.[Farming] + [Gourmet] - Description from MTLNovel

“Compared to our time, the current generation just aren’t as reliable” they said, “Still, isn’t he the son of the Hero?” How annoying. It’s been over ten years since the battle between mankind and the demons ended. The children of the heroes who saved the world are all grown up. One of them, Earth, was a talented man, and everyone expected him to succeed his father as a warrior and defend his country, but Earth was always wary of his father’s title. One day, Earth is shocked to find his father’s sword, which was used to overthrow the Demon King, sealed in his family’s mansion. Because trapped within was the ghost of the Great Demon King who was unable to pass on and continued to roam the world. For some reason, only he could see the spirit of the Demon King, and the Demon King possessed him through the sword. Every day, forced to coexist with the spirit of the Demon King, they live a strange shared life, when the Demon King whispers to Earth on a whim. “I have a grudge against your father. If you want to get back at your father and the world, I’ll train you. I’m free.” Earth receives special personal guidance from the Demon King just to get back at his parents and the world. Then, in the coming days. The hero’s parents, the heroes of the past, the first love, the princess childhood friend, the geniuses of the era, and the world will tremble.

Year 24XX. With several hundred years of improvements, virtual reality has become more mature. It had gradually become humanity’s second world. Socializing, working, studying and other everyday things could all be done while sleeping.Along with the rise in virtual reality systems, virtual games also developed successfully. Additionally, with the vigorous support of the government; every season, games continued to be born, be changed, competed with each other, and be reborn.Ye Cang is a black bellied, underachieving, 2nd year student at a city college. He appears to have been cured of his albinism yet his story is still full of mystery. In the game ‘New Age – Conviction’, he began walking the path of a professional gamer. An all-rounder ranger, dark cooking, with a nasty disposition, willing to do anything. He’s slowly creating his own legend.“Actually… instead of games, I prefer cooking and dramas” – The White Emperor

The resurrection of Reiki, Global Awakening.Countless people have awakened their abilities because of the nourishment of Reiki.The funny thing is that most people think they are the only ones who have awakened their powers.In this situation, Bai Xuan, who had awakened his ability, suddenly found himself joining the chat group connecting the heavens and the world.When seeing other passers-by who have awakened their abilities, they are either excited, secretive, refreshed, or confident in their eyes.Bai Xuan: Is there a possibility, just a possibility, that I am the protagonist? - Description from Novelupdates

Lin Bei re-entered the [Second World] and awakened his SSS-level talent-infinite BUFF![Infinite BUFF: SSS level, all buffs to players, the duration is adjusted to infinite! 】From then on, Lin Bei embarked on the road of conferring gods!Use the recovery potion to permanently restore 100 points of life per second!Use the skill Earth Escape to get permanent Escape effect!Use stealth to get permanent stealth!Use a scroll of speed to permanently increase movement speed by 25%!Use Berserk, crit rate +30%, crit damage +100%, duration is permanent!“Haha, talent is in hand, I have it in the world!” - Description from MTLNovel

Traveling through the era of national beasts, Su Yi discovered that his pet beasts could actually choose a special evolutionary route!When others are still trying to make the red fox evolve into a flaming fox, his nine-tailed fox fairy has already fallen in love with Liaozhai;When others are still trying to make the thorn grass evolve into a thorn tree, his queen of thorns has already suffered from secondary school;…Looking at these strange beasts, Su Yi fell into contemplation.Will I still be a beastmaster in the future?This is the demon! - Description from MTLNovel

A man betrayed by a comrade dies a wretched death as a third rate swordsman. His existence, his life, his emotions are all a nuisance in the eyes of society. But wait… What’s this green skin? Reincarnated as a goblin? Wait, I went back in time as well?

Warning: The story is exceedingly dark and contains explicit mature and gore scenes.The way of a Demon Lord- since the beginning of time, countless demons dreamt of it but few dared to tread on it, and even fewer reached its end. But the rarest of them all were some special demons who were not allowed to step on it, because if they were to become a Demon Lord- even the other lords would have to bow their heads. Abhorred and hunted by all, they could not do anything but hide till their lifespans came to an end. But for the first time ever, one such demon chose to do otherwise.Follow Adrian Darkheart as he uses his special demonic power, superior intellect and innate brutality to walk the path of chaos and destruction and become the greatest Demon Lord ever.

Journey through a Sim World for All.Every young person is given a chance to simulate reincarnation when they come of age.Only by breaking the limits of life can one have the opportunity to become a permanent reincarnator who controls everything.If it fails.In this life, I can only be an ordinary person praying for blessings.Countless candidates are trembling, not daring to make the slightest mistake at the beginning of the simulation.And after Li Yueming entered the reincarnation world.Discovered that your random talent can be multiplied by a hundred times?[Your blue talent ‘Aura’ has been transformed into a golden talent ‘Infinite Deduction’ after a hundred-fold increase][Unlimited deduction (golden): You can deduce based on known information, the accuracy rate is as high as 100%! 】With the emergence of full-level talents one after another.Li Yueming suddenly discovered that this is the reincarnation world known as the difficulty of hell?Questionnaire or something, next time I will fill it out very simple! - Description from MTLNovel

[Ding! Dragon Monarch System has been activated.]Aditya finds himself in the body of a 19 years old dragon. Aditya learns the misfortune fate of the former Aditya. Being a man from the 21st century, Aditya decides to change his fate.Being married to the 7 goddesses of this world, Aditya walks on a path to prove himself to his wives and to his family.“Goddess of War”“Goddess of Alchemy”“Goddess of Wealth”“Goddess of Wisdom”“Goddess of Lust”“Goddess of Music”“Goddess of Nature”

A small immortal clan, with the efforts of the ancestors of the past dynasties, slowly developed into an immortal clan. This is the history of the development and growth of a small family. During this period, there were ups and downs, and there were also struggles for power and profit. - Description from MTLNovel

He is an undead who is devoid of all humanity, he is the one and only supreme overlord, he is a man who has severe mysophobia. There are many people who try to act cool in front of him, whatever soldier king, assassin, system user, transmigrator, reincarnator, the strong returning, the strong coming down from the mountain, person coming back from the immortal world, reincarnation of the devil king, immortal emperor possessing someone’s body, and so on, all of them do not know what will happen next.

On this land of real souls, with millions of different martial art institutions, there’re so many strong fighters just like the trees in the forests.

In her past life, Jun MuYan had a hard life and died miserably. Her unborn child was ripped from her to be refined as an elixir, and even her own flesh was used as someone else’s stepping stone. In this arduous life, she has an outwardly cold, adorable Bao (treasure/baby) beside her. “Xiao Bao, that woman who wants to form a contract with the sacred beast is Mommy’s enemy.” Thus, the top sacred beast becomes Xiao Bao’s pet. “Xiao Bao, this God Musician’s inheritance is too powerful!” Tiny hands move, and the place of inheritance opens. Jun MuYan becomes the only successor of the God Musician. “Xiao Bao, this man is always pestering Mommy and doesn’t let go!” Xiao Bao immediately strikes to drive said man away... hey, you can’t be driven away!? You’re my father? What father? Can you even eat that?

Johnathan, an old man with an extraordinary past but an ordinary end, gets reincarnated in a dark fantasy world full of magic, darkness, and mysteries furled.However, he committed a grave blunder by taking the fiction he had read as a reference. Reborn as a baby, he hoped to be deemed gifted by speaking early.One thing led to another, and tragedy struck. The villagers declared him a demon-possessed and called the church. Johnathan, now known as Sylvester Maximilian, realized that he had messed up.When the church's inquisitors came to judge him and burn him on a pyre. As a last resort and to welcome his soon to arrive second death, he started chanting holy hymns as his last breath.Overwhelmed, they kneeled, thinking he was a messenger of Solis.From there, the story of how Sylvester Maximilian rose through the ranks to sit at the top began.But his life won't be ordinary, as he uses his cunning and the tag of 'God's favored' to his advantage. Fighting treachery, unearthing secret plots and world mysteries, facing the darkness around him and creating his place in history, engraving his name in the annals to be forever remembered as the—Immortal Pope, The Young.[A/N: To not mislead you, the novel's name does not mean he instantly becomes the Pope from the start. The story will follow the life of MC. Though he will become the Pope at a pretty young age. 40% of the novel will be based around MC fighting to sit on the supreme throne.If you enjoy world building and lore building, then you will like this story.] ……………………………………………………………Dear readers! Without any ads, maybe you will prefer .

Rod found himself in the invincible world of heroes, bound to the game system.Killing, getting stronger, endless battles, blood and fire…Let’s see if Rhode can seize his own opportunities and become the undead dharma god in the world. - Description from MTL

There’s an ancient saying in Great Ruins, ‘Don’t go outside when it’s dark.’ In Great Ruins, the disabled elders of Disabled Elderly Village picked up an infant by the riverside and named him Qin Mu, raising him up with blood and sweat. This day, as the night descended and the darkness shrouded Great Ruins, Qin Mu left home... Become a villain undulating in the spring breeze! That’s what Blind told him. This is the rise of Qin Mu’s road to becoming a villain!

When a traverser mistakenly thought that he had crossed the back of Britain in the 1980s, and when he was suffering from childhood, he would eventually sink into the darkness in repentance, and a strange and familiar admission notice would light up his life.But when he came into contact with the deeper darkness, did he choose to stay away from the abyss or jump into it without hesitation?”You wait, I will be back soon.”On the fifth floor of the St. Mungo Hospital, he finally firmly held her pale hand.This is a story of biting teeth, even a liar that you can lie, and struggles repeatedly in pain and tenderness. - Description from Novelupdates

Travel through Naruto and become the son of an ordinary civilian Chunin.In this life-like world,He obtained the golden finger to speed up the practice of ninjutsu,Let ninjutsu itself produce a magical change from decay.The knife cuts the jade, and the water bomb breaks Suzuo. - Description from MTLNovel