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Dreadgod by Will Wight
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe battle in the heavens has left a target on Lindon’s back.His most reliable ally is gone, the Monarchs see him as a threat, and he has inherited one of the most valuable facilities in the world. At any moment, his enemies could band together to kill him.If it weren’t for the Dreadgods.All four are empowered and unleashed, rampaging through Cradle, and grudges old and new must be set aside...Categorized as:
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Unintended Cultivator: Volume Two by Eric Dontigney
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe left to see the world, but the world is a cruel master…Setting out to be a wandering cultivator, Sen has high ideals. Half-remembered stories of honorable cultivators and the kindness of his teachers shaped his expectations.The world he finds is something else entirely. Thrust into deadly conflict, Sen finds himself fleeing the death of a sectcultivator in fear of retribution...Categorized as:
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The Ninth Realm by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAvegaaren Academy.Where heroes compete, legends are born and the heart of the Imperium’s might.Erik and Rugrat’s abilities will be pushed to the limit, honing their skills and allowing them to grow in new ways, ways they might not have thought of before.They stand to gain more than simple strength, and more power...Categorized as:
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The Tenth Realm by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDevourer, Ravager. Titles of a forgotten enemy, a distant memory.Now freshly reborn in stark reminders of burning flame and blood.The tenth realm has been lost, and Akran’s hordes of devourers and ravagers have been loosed upon the lower realms. Dealing the reclusive and powerful Imperium has taken a serious blow...Categorized as:
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Quest Academy: Scavengers by Brian J. Nordon
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChange is coming to Quest Academy. Can Sal rise to the occasion?When the second years nearly lose their lives in a failed excursion, it’s the first years that pay the price. The curriculum is being radically altered to challenge the students, which means the stakes just got a lot higher... -
Uru's Third Temple by A.F. Kay
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRuwen’s life is inside out, literally. Trapped in the Spirit Realm by a hostile god’s magic, Ruwen’s spells, abilities, and skills no longer work. Worse, his secret Cultivation ability is now blindingly evident.A critical clue, given to Ruwen during the betrayal, makes him question the motives behind the treachery and offers a path home... -
The Fourth Secret by A.F. Kay
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith the third temple restored, Ruwen must now prevent an imminent invasion of the southern border.But Ruwen’s new city is in shambles. If he doesn’t quickly fortify the walls and revive an army capable of stopping his enemies, he has no chance of surviving the coming onslaught.Running out of time and facing a lack of resources, Ruwen is forced to bargain for allies and take an unwanted new class... -
Cultivating Chaos 2 by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAsh’s life is anything but normal these days.Having unlocked his Dantian, he’s grown in power. Grown to the point where he has others that depend on him for that power.In this world of martial arts, only the strong and the ruthless survive.Everyone else is merely a stepping stone on their path of Cultivation, or an obstacle to be overcome.Or knocked down... -
Lord of the Mists by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the eighth of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga' [盘龙] by famous Chinese author Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi [我吃西红柿], originally hosted on www.wuxiaworld.com. This authorized translation created by Ren Woxing and published by Wuxiaworld Limited...Categorized as:
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Darkness by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe competition between the Scions of Safaia and the Ancient Cavern Beast Furea is about to begin. Thrown into the tournament, Roy finds that there are more than a few challengers who outclass him. The secret to victory lies between the pages of an ancient book and newly-awakened senses he does not fully understand. All the while, a sinister voice not belonging to Geon whispers in his mind...Categorized as:
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Weakness by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe competition between Scions continues, with more on the line than ever before. Roy and his teammates have long odds to beat, especially seeing as they’re up against the most powerful team in the entire tournament. With little hope of success, Roy will need to push himself as never before, discovering new depths to both his physical and spiritual power... -
The Second Betrayal by A.F. Kay
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsReaching level five has allowed Ruwen to stay hidden from the gods and their minions. He just needs to survive the new Ascendant orientation, and he can finally look for his parents.But a secret discovered during orientation rocks Ruwen’s understanding and forces him to face the power of his Cultivation. He finds answers in the Black Pyramid, along with dozens of new questions...Categorized as:
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Prodigies by Apollos Thorne
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe apex of the martial arts calls out. It challenges all to ascend.Long Chao is the son of a hedge mage—a heretic cultivator. He doesn’t cultivate for power, but to satisfy his endless curiosity.One fateful day, Xiao Huifen, a girl aiming to be the youngest Sky Realm cultivator in the Monolith continent’s history, crashes into his life...Categorized as:
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神雕侠侣(新修版)(全4册)(国际正版)The Return of the Condor Heroes by Jin Yong
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe book is the second part of the Condor Trilogy and is preceded by The Legend of the Condor Heroes and followed by The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber...Categorized as:
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The Honor of Violet Fate by Er Gen
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI Shall Seal the Heavens is currently one of the most popular xianxia stories in China. It is about a failed young scholar named Meng Hao who gets forcibly recruited into a Sect of Immortal Cultivators. In the Cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak, and the law of the jungle prevails. Meng Hao must adapt to survive...Categorized as:
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The Second Expedition by Tao Wong
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEven the great may fall.Wu Ying's idle winter, one filled with training and recovery, is thrown awry when his Master and Elder Yang return, injured. The Three Seasons poison fills Master Cheng's veins, slowly killing the powerful Elder. His only hope - a rare antidote. But the ingredients for such an antidote are scarce and located in the deepest wilds... -
You're Going Down by Jason A. Cheek
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJason only has a handful of days left to complete his Nightmare quest. While running recon on his people’s ancestral home, he discovers that failing his Nightmare quests means more than just losing his NPCs; it means the fall of the entire region. To stop the wave of destruction and complete his quest, Jason will have to find a way to take on a horde of goblins numbering in the thousands...Categorized as:
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笑傲江湖(新修版)(一)(國際正版) The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Vol.1 by Jin Yong, Jin Yong
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe hero of the novel Linghu Chong was the apprentice of Yue Buqun, leader of Mount Hua Sect. By then, Shaolin, Wudang, Five Mountains Alliance and other self-proclaimed righteous sects were fighting with the evil sect Ri Yue Shen Jiao... -
The Mountain Valley War: 2nd Dive Concludes by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThrown into a conflict beyond the scope of anything Bye-bye ever imagined, he will be tested in ways he never imaged. Whether that means stopping a war or just taking the girl he likes on a date, he certainly has his work cut out for him. Tensions are rising and if Bye-bye and his friends can’t put a stop to a brewing war, Anvilton and Hammerton might just destroy each other...Categorized as:
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The Endless Savanna: 3rd Dive by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsChaos has found a way to strike at the real-world. And now Bye-bye has just one week to return to the World Tree or more players will be made to suffer the same real-world consequences. Hoping to find answers, Bye-bye races across the country to the headquarters of the Seed Inc., the makers of the World Tree Online. Back in the World Tree, the Endless Savanna awaits...Categorized as:
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Beware of Chicken Volume 1 by CasualFarmer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJin Rou wanted to be a cultivator who defied the heavens, and surpassed all limits.Unfortunately for him, he died, and now I’m stuck here. Arrogant young masters? Heavenly tribulations? Cultivating for days on end, then getting into life or death battles?Yeah, no thanks. I'm getting out of here.In which a transmigrator decides that the only winning move is not to play... -
Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God: Book 7 - Hunted by Lucky Old Cat
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe seventh installment of “Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God” sees Shi Feng’s core members ambushed by Dark Star, but Shi Feng is able to save his allies through the aid of the Seven Luminaries Ring. In this book, Shi Feng will meet both new and old enemies alike, both causing him and his core members undeniable trouble...Categorized as:
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The Planar Wars by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the seventh of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga' [盘龙] by famous Chinese author Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi [我吃西红柿], originally hosted on www.wuxiaworld.com. This authorized translation created by Ren Woxing and published by Wuxiaworld Limited... -
Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God: Book 8 - Destroyer of Immortality by Lucky Old Cat
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this eighth book of Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God, Shi Feng's perseverance is put to the test as he finally finds the path to the next evolution of his class and abilities at the tip of a sword. With the answers he seeks, he will find more questions and challenges that will either destroy him or lift him closer to greatness...Categorized as:
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The Curse of Hurlig Ridge: 1st Dive by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the future, androids have taken over most jobs, leaving humans with little to do and even less to motivate them. Enter the World Tree Online, a fully immersive virtual reality experience. Join Byron in his first 30 days of a non-stop fantasy adventure in the cursed province of Hurlig Ridge, a land filled with monsters, mysteries, murderers and treasure...Categorized as:
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Five Color Paragon by Er Gen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI Shall Seal the Heavens is currently one of the most popular xianxia stories in China. It is about a failed young scholar named Meng Hao who gets forcibly recruited into a Sect of Immortal Cultivators. In the Cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak, and the law of the jungle prevails. Meng Hao must adapt to survive...Categorized as:
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Dragonblood by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the second of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga'. What should have been a joyous, triumphant return has turned into ashes in Linley's mouth. Now a powerful and highly respected magus, Linley Baruch had finally completed his father's greatest desire and retrieved the family heirloom warblade known as 'Slaughterer'..Categorized as:
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Baruch Rising by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLinley Baruch has gained his vengeance against those who destroyed his family, and for now has escaped the tyranny of the Radiant Church. Yet vengeance alone sustains no one, and so the Dragonblood Warrior begins to turn his attention from bloody revenge to assisting his kith and kin. Linley is not the only Baruch, after all..Categorized as:
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The Four Divine Beasts by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Infernal Realm has proven to be even more dangerous than its name suggested, but luck and skill has allowed Linley Baruch and his family to survive everything it has thrown at them. It is time for him to cross the Starmist Sea to Indigo Prefecture in search of his Azure Dragon ancestors. But he must beware - the Four Divine Beasts clan is but a pale shadow of itself, hated by many... -
The Infernal Plane by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the fifth of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga'. Peace has come to Yulan. The chaos brought forth by Gebados has been quelled, while Linley has ascended to become a demigod. Now, he is finally ready to follow in the footsteps of his Baruch ancestors and venture into the deadly Infernal Plane, one of the four legendary Higher Planes.. -
달빛 조각사 12 by Heesung Nam
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달빛 조각사 10 by Heesung Nam
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaving turned into an undead, Weed now has to fight a dragon, and claim the ancient treasures of the ancient Nipelheim empire. Tenth book in the series...Categorized as:
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Con đường đế vương 11 by Heesung Nam
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWeed and his friends journey to the world of the...Categorized as:
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Eminent Domain by R.J. Shoke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the way the world ends — Not with a whimper, but a bang. It was the only thing running through Cedrick Jonkheer’s mind when the alien pylons made landfall.The Intergalactic Imperium used their right of Eminent Domain to appropriate the planet to build a goddamned highway…and all Jonx got was a sarcastic AI and some superpowers.The end of times came and mankind was not prepared... -
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Fame That Rocks the Ninth Mountain. The Path to True Immortality by Er Gen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI Shall Seal the Heavens is currently one of the most popular xianxia stories in China. It is about a failed young scholar named Meng Hao who gets forcibly recruited into a Sect of Immortal Cultivators. In the Cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak, and the law of the jungle prevails. Meng Hao must adapt to survive... -
Immortal Ancient Builds a Bridge Leaving the Ninth Mountain by Er Gen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI Shall Seal the Heavens is currently one of the most popular xianxia stories in China. It is about a failed young scholar named Meng Hao who gets forcibly recruited into a Sect of Immortal Cultivators. In the Cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak, and the law of the jungle prevails. Meng Hao must adapt to survive... -
Wind by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter escaping Doragon’s clutches, Roy finds himself stranded in the Windblight, a harsh desert under the control of a rival clan – one that won’t think twice about tossing him in their fighting arena to pay off a perceived debt.Meanwhile, Aika, Ferry, and Hermit face their own problems in the form of retribution from the Itachi clan...Categorized as:
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Water by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree months have passed since the eccentric Hermit agreed to take Roy and Aika on as students. Now, the time has come for them to leave the forest and return to civilization. Neither Roy nor Aika know what to expect in the Itachi capital, but with their powerful teacher by their sides, they reluctantly agree to venture into the city...Categorized as:
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Awaken Online: Retribution by Travis Bagwell
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA side quest adventure in the same world as the best-selling Awaken Online series. This story takes place after the end of Awaken Online: Precipice. Riley’s real-life took a nosedive after her confrontation with Alex. The girls at school torment her and she feels powerless to do anything about it... -
Hero of Thera by Eric S. Nylund
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBE A HERO IN THE ULTIMATE GAME Are you a top-rated gamer? Then you might have the skills to play the Game … where players are sponsored by actual demon lords, gods and goddesses, or Lovecraftian nightmares. Enter Thera, a real kingdom at the crossroads of many other worlds, but with all the augmented-reality interfaces, character progression, and game mechanics that players know and love... -
The First Peak of the Force by Yuri Ajin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThose who follow the noble art of cultivation know that there's no place for evil in their craft and that all that matters is reaching the Heavens. But to do that, one must unlock their Force.The Fallen Star Sect's expedition to the mysterious cave ended in tragedy: hundreds of their most talented students lost their lives in the dark tunnels...Categorized as:
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The Second Sect by Tao Wong
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNot All Injuries Heal TrueWu Ying saved his master from the machinations of the dark sect but was gravely injured during the process. His body has changed, his bloodline awakened and his cultivation compromised. Physicians and healers at the Verdant Green Water can do nothing for him.Forced to travel to a new sect for healing, Wu Ying might find opportunity in his distress... -
Warrior Reforged by M.H. Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFreedom at Any CostAlex’s last clear memory was of racing into battle, on a desperate mission of mercy.Before waking up with a collar of steel about his neck, stripped of all weapons and armor, soon to be sold at auction.Never had Alex faced such steep hurdles to achieving his dreams.Never had he been more determined to make those dreams come true... -
Coiling Dragon by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRaised in the small town of Wushan, Linley is a scion of the Baruch clan, the clan of the once-legendary Dragonblood Warriors. Their fame once shook the world, but the clan is now so decrepit that even the heirlooms of the clan have been sold off. Their prospects seem dire... and yet, perhaps some power still remains within the veins of the clan...Categorized as:
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Reincarnation by Michael Head
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA cultivation world destined for destruction. A man fated to destroy it. There’s a prophecy to ignore.Jim was thrust back in time, returned to his body at the moment he started cultivating. Anyone else might have given up, but Jim doesn’t have that option. He’s already made the mistakes that doomed him in his first life, and he knows what to do to make it right... -
Downfall And Rise by Nathan A.Thompson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDisabled. Disgraced. Defiant. When a sports injury ruins his body and his memory, Wes Malcolm loses his scholarship and his place in the world. After every treatment fails, he is forced to consider that his future and dreams may be lost. But the next time he sleeps, he winds up in another world with its own rules... -
Nova Terra: Titan by Seth Ring
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTrapped in his own body by a debilitating medical condition, Xavier Lee seeks reprieve from his giant-sized problems through full immersion into the game world of Nova Terra. Billed as the first true alternate reality, Nova Terra runs parallel to the real world and promises to fulfill the fantasies and desires of those who dare plunge into its mysterious depths...Categorized as:
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Demon City by Kirill Klevanski
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBest Seller#1 in Asian Myth& Legend eBooks#1 Fantasy Adventure Fiction#1 Dark Fantasy Horror#1 Dyspopian Science Fiction#1 Superhero Science FictionNot everyone managed to survive the bloody battle. The strong, the brave, the courageous, and the good all fell with honor. The war spared few and took away many of the best..Categorized as:
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Lady February by Dakota Krout
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrowth is pain. Opportunities are challenges. February is filled with Opportunities for Growth. A Lord according to the system, Grant Monday has arrived in February. This place is the absolute opposite of January, and his largest challenge isn’t hostile Wielders... -
King of Gods Book V by Fast Food Restaurant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter taking a mission to search for traces of factions from other countries, Zhao Feng finds himself back in his hometown. He visits his old family and helps them deal with a little predicament, then meets with the Broken Moon Clan disciple who reported the mission...
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