The Mantis Shrimp Game

Ashen Throne: The Violet Heir In a world where talent determines destiny, Aeron Solmyr awakens with the lowest talent ever recorded. But beneath his seemingly ordinary existence lies the legacy of an extinct race—the Vael'drin. Once a mighty civilization, the Vael'drin possessed the Supreme Void Genesis Physique, a physique common among their people whose true potential depended on bloodline purity. Aeron's physique grants him extraordinary abilities, including Adaptation Resistance, Analysis, Martial Comprehension, Body Optimisation, and Combat Evolution, allowing him to overcome enemies and evolve through battle. But his physique is only the beginning. Within him lies Singularity, a mysterious Gift that transcends fate, causality, time, and space. Alongside it, his Ossic Eye and Royal Soul conceal powers that even ancient beings cannot easily comprehend. As Aeron uncovers the secrets of his extinct race, he will journey through countless worlds, ancient inheritances, and the vast Four Verses, where the strongest beings eventually gather in the Free Verse. Yet, buried beneath the ashes of history lies a forgotten legacy—the Ashen Throne. And its rightful heir may be the very boy the world considers talentless. He is the Violet Heir of an extinct race. His journey has only begun. It's a bit slow at the early chapters so please bear with it, as it contains important knowledge about the numerous worlds and their history

Transmigrating to the Douluo Continent, he begins as Yu Nan, an orphan of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. He expected to awaken a top-tier beast spirit, but unexpectedly awakened a mutated, useless spirit—Luo Sanpao! Faced with Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's hypocritical sympathy and forceful attempt to take him as a disciple, he resolutely refused, incurring the sect's jealousy and being ruthlessly expelled by the sect leader, Yu Yuanzhen. "Since the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan cannot tolerate me, from this day forward, there is no more Yu Nan, only Luo Nan!" Living on the streets and mingling in the black market, Luo Nan, relying on his past life's courage and ruthlessness, thrives in the gray area. Knowing the Golden Sacred Dragon bloodline hidden within Luo Sanpao, he resolutely embarks on a path completely different from Yu Xiaogang's. Enjoying this novel? Support the journey on Pa tre on! Get early chapters, faster updates, and exclusive content while helping keep the project alive. Your support means everything! Read Advanced Chapters at P@ Tre On AVRKingsTL

Waking up in a world of pirates as a Marine Captain, Danter Ashford has no desire to serve justice for bubbleheads. Instead, he sets his sights on something else-becoming a warlord in East Blue and ruling on his own terms. Step one: Build walls. Step two: Stockpile resources. Step three: Wait for the right moment. Then? Upend the world. --- My update schedule is every other day except Wednesday. disclaimers: This work of fiction is based on One Piece universe created by Eiichiro Oda, it is intellectual property of his and Shonen Jump, all rights reserved. This fanfiction is created for entertainment purposes only. Readers are encouraged to support Official One Piece series.

Xu Hao only meant to open an old book. One broken seal later, the middle-aged scholar wakes in an unfamiliar forest—with no way home and a body that has somehow become fifteen years old. This is a world where cultivators hold power, dangerous beasts roam the wilderness, and strength often matters more than justice. Xu Hao has neither a powerful family nor the ability to fight his way to the top. What he does have is an extraordinary gift: Drawing Cards. Armed with blank cards and a mysterious brush, he can create things this world has never seen, from magical companions to remarkable tools. But his power comes with mysteries of its own, and every experiment teaches him something new. Xu Hao would rather learn, heal, and build a peaceful life than solve every problem with violence. Unfortunately, unusual abilities attract attention—from people who need his help and others who want his power. In a world where the strong make the rules, can a man armed with knowledge, creativity, and a handful of cards find his own path?

I am Ryan Parker, Peter Parker's cousin, and the son of Ben Parker and May Parker. But don't get the wrong idea that I'm a friendly neighbor just because of this name and my status as Spider-Man's cousin! Spider-Man holds back when fighting villains, but I use 200% of my strength! Spider-Man has a no-kill policy, while I don't leave any traces of him! The little spider is poor, but I'm determined to be richer than a country! While the little spider was helping the old lady cross the street, I was sprinkling dust into someone's eyes! The little spider is humble and polite, but I'm the one who keeps uttering forbidden words! The little spider wanted to escape Venom, but Venom wanted to escape me! Everyone likes Peter, but everyone fears me! ...

Arriving in the Pokémon world and inheriting the land and breeding house left behind by his great-aunt, Lucas decides to reopen it. How to utilize the land? Definitely by cultivating it, planting... and then helping to take care of the Pokémon entrusted here by customers, creating a perfect paradise for them. Not just a paradise for Pokémon, but for people too. "You ask why the Pokémon in my backyard are so imposing?" Lucas turns his head and shouts helplessly, "I've already told you, this is a Breeding House! It's not a place for you Gym Leaders, Elite Four members, and Champions to have your afternoon tea parties." Cynthia, Lance, Steven, Wallace, and Diantha pretend not to hear. "..." Looking at the nearby Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy who have come to trouble him with their Pokémon's psychological problems again, Lucas...

(There are few chapters which has indentation issues, due to the site glitch. I would recommend the readers to read the novel on Royals Road if you find any difficulty. I have tried fixing them, but some chapters retain those problems) In a world where the heavens themselves weave intricate schemes, Li Gang is reborn into the brutal cultivation realm of the Divine Spirit World. Here, power is absolute, and the strongest warriors and immortals manipulate fate, treating mortals and weaker cultivators as mere pawns in their grand designs. Armed with the memories of his past life and a mind sharper than any blade, Li Gang quickly realizes that raw strength alone is not enough to survive. Every sect, clan, and faction hides venomous plots, and even disciples are mere tools for their masters' ambitions. The path to power is paved with betrayal, deception, and blood. But Li Gang is no ordinary pawn. With unparalleled intellect and an unwavering will, he begins to turn the tide—navigating deadly conspiracies, outwitting ancient masterminds, and twisting their own schemes against them. Whether through manipulation, ruthless strategy, or sheer defiance, he refuses to be controlled. Yet, the deeper he delves into the world's secrets, the more terrifying the truth becomes. The so-called "Immortals" are not as invincible as they claim. They, too, are caught in a game far greater than he ever imagined. The true masterminds lurk in the shadows, pulling the strings of even the highest cultivators. To break free, Li Gang must not only rise to power but shatter the very foundations of this world’s control. Can he outscheme the schemers and become the ultimate ruler, or will he, too, fall victim to the grand design? In a world of lies, only the sharpest mind reigns supreme. (Some grammatical errors at the beginning chapters. It is fixed later on!)

The ordinary world is not what it seems. Many strange events unfold in the background but go unnoticed by the masses or are covered up. A supernatural world exists along with the natural world which can only be seen by those called Balancers. Spirits and Evil Spirits exist along with Balancers who possess unique powers to see and fight them. Among the many ordinary humans, a girl undergoes a lot of suffering and experiences a prophetic vision. It grants her knowledge of the hidden world and of some future events. The girl loses almost everything she has and then takes the steps needed to become a Balance Breaker. Her past identity has to be abandoned for the sake of survival so she renamed herself Ash. Ash gains the powers of a Skin-Walker and begins living in such a world taking on the appearances of others, experiencing their lives and living under the mask of another person.