The Villain's Story - Chapter 672: [] Mana disperser.

In a world torn apart by rifts that release dangerous monsters, Espers—humans imbued with powerful abilities—serve as humanity's last line of defense. But the power of an Esper comes with a price. Overuse of their abilities leads to dangerous corruption, a force that can destroy them from the inside out. This is where Guides come in: individuals with the unique ability to calm the corruption within Espers and restore their balance.Rowan Mercer, an S-class Guide, is one of the best in his field, capable of stabilizing even the most dangerous Espers. He has worked quietly behind the scenes, helping those in need, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he is called to work with Lucian Vaughn, an S-class Esper whose immense power and unstable corruption levels make him a dangerous threat to himself and others.Lucian, a tall, stoic, and enigmatic figure, has long fought against the growing corruption within him. At first, his relationship with Rowan is purely professional—Rowan as his Guide, helping him to stay in control. However, as their interactions grow more frequent, their bond deepens in ways neither expected. What started as a simple duty soon turns into a complex relationship where power, trust, and vulnerability collide.As the world around them faces escalating threats from rifts, Rowan and Lucian must navigate not only their personal challenges but also the dangerous world of Espers and Guides. Their bond will be tested as they fight together against the corrupting forces that threaten them both.In Corrupted Bonds, survival isn’t just about battling monsters from the rifts—it's about fighting the darkness within themselves and finding a way to stay connected in a world that’s constantly pulling them apart.

014, a slave mercenary yearning for freedom, awakens inside the body of Sidius, a talentless boy in a realm where power reigns supreme.To save his ailing sister, he decides to sell a book inherited from his parents, unaware of its true significance. Upon touching the book, a system fuses with him and flooded him with memories of a hero.“You helped me big time system but, I really don't want to play the hero.”“I prefer playing in shadows.”Unbeknownst to him, the real manipulative being in the shadows was using him as a pawn in a grand scheme.Follow Sidius as he unravels mysteries about the universe and his identity, with a single purpose—to defy his predetermined destiny.

# pet beasts # impart cultivationLin Bai transmigrated to an eastern fantasy world where everyone cultivates.On the day he transmigrated, he received an Impart Returns System.As long as he imparted his cultivation to a pet beast, the system would return him a random reward that could be anything between twice the amount he imparted or even up to 10,000 thousand times.[3 years of cultivation imparted to White Cat. 10X returned. You now have 30 years of cultivation!][White Cat has activated the genes of the ancient White Tiger! White Cat has evolved into White Tiger!][5 years of cultivation imparted to Green Snake. 100X returned. You now have 500 years of cultivation!][Green Snake has activated the genes of the wild Green Dragon! Green Snake has evolved into Green Dragon!][8 years of cultivation imparted to Firefinch. 1000X returned. You now have 8000 years of cultivation!][Firefinch has activated the genes of the ancient Phoenix! Firefinch has evolved into Phoenix!][10 years of cultivation imparted to Spirit Fox. 10000X returned. You now have 100000 years of cultivation!][Spirit Fox has activated the genes of the Nine-tailed Fox! Spirit Fox has evolved into Nine-tailed Fox!]Before imparting, everyone always says, “My goodness! This guy’s pet beasts are so powerful!”After imparting, everyone always says, “Good god! This guy is way more ridiculously powerful compared to his pet beasts!”

Suddenly exposed on all the top news websites and social media platforms globally, 'Return Order's Notes' leads to a revolutionary virtual reality game.Game Name: 'Dark Sand'Game Type: Oriental fantasy historical theme, featuring a certain degree of soulslike difficulty and roguelike gameplay in a role-playing game.Requirements for recruiting beta players: Good mindset, quick reactions, strong stress resilience, a certain amount of historical knowledge, excellent physical condition.The most crucial requirement: superb acting skills, preferably at an Oscar-winner level!Special Reward: Among the beta players, the one with the most excellent simulated completion performance can undergo the ultimate trial and, after a perfect recording, have it presented to the public in film form, fulfilling your dream of becoming an Oscar winner!Players are complaining, they have never seen a game with such high entry barriers!What they don't know is that their every action in the game will truly affect both history and reality.