Zhan Long - Chapter 116: First Love

The world froze.Literally froze. The chattering students, the falling cherry blossoms outside the window, even the dust motes in the air – all suspended in perfect stillness.“Oh wonderful hero,” a melodious voice echoed through the room. “Your world faces a terrible crisis, and you have been chosen to—”“No,” he said flatly.A pause. Then a shimmer of golden light coalesced into the form of a beautiful woman in flowing robes. She blinked at him. “I... what?”“I said no. I'm not interested in whatever quest or destiny you're selling. Pick someone else.”The goddess's perfect features creased in confusion. “But... but you've been chosen! The prophecy speaks of a warrior with a fierce spirit, one who—”“Lady, I don't care about your prophecy. I've got enough problems here without adding some fantasy world's issues to the mix. Now un-freeze time and leave me alone.”“You don't understand,” she pressed. “Our world is being ravaged by the Demon King's armies! Millions will die without—”

Lucien's last memory was skidding tires, blinding headlights, the sickening crunch of metal.But that wasn't the end.He lived his life and died an overworked and underpaid, but he rose as Lucian D’Aureville. Incumbent heir to House Aureville, one of the most powerful houses in the kingdom.However it wasn't as rosy as it seemed.His predecessor had been murdered by someone, and they wouldn't be happy to see Lucien alive.Follow along as Lucien navigates the complex and treacherous path of nobility and wealth as he rises to the top.

The World Tower had unimaginable wealth and treasures inside it. As long as one made it to the higher levels, they would rise above the common folk and enjoy a glorious life.

The tower had 1000 levels. Some said that one could obtain all the wealth in the world if they reached Level 1000. Others claimed that beyond Level 1000 was a beautiful new world or even heaven. Some people said that one could obtain the abilities of a god. Others claimed that any wish of theirs could be granted.

The current most powerful team in the world made it to Level 929, where no one else had ever made it to before. They still ended up being wiped out tragically. The members of the team placed the unique treasure they obtained on the body of their captain, Wang Wen.

Wang Wen managed to survive.

However, he was sent back 20 years ago.

With his previous life’s emotions and experiences in a new life, Wang Wen stood before the World Tower, calm and determined.

Previous Name of book - Ash Phantom -The Legend Reborn, changed..Auren Ryuki was born powerless in a world where magic defines worth. Forgotten, ridiculed, and overlooked, he is nothing… yet the threads of fate have other plans.Kids below his age, used to bully him, kicks him. Watching his blood dripping is like routine for him.even his father passes by, doing nothing.He wanted to became mage, so people respect him. treat him like, the way they treat his brothers.But one day, he encounter an old man. He gives him of hope of hollows mountain.All hopes on hollow mountain. Where he might became an exception and transformed into mage as he always wanted .As he meets Lee wang the old man who carries will of forgotten.Auren became..Mage ability - Mad Hunter.An special type of ability, which gives hunter techniques but in different way. This rare orb which makes inspire laughter and dance while fighting. which seemed as mad.Instead of rage he acts playfull.Instead of pain he feel pleasure.But in later journey.World of this story will expand like no other.Where new angle of reality came to play.Long ago, during the Grand Era, legends walked the world—warriors, mages, and beings whose names are lost to time. No one knows what happened, only whispers of their power remain. Now, a hunt begins: for the greatest power, one that could reshape destiny, ignite war, or decide the future of all.”Who will claim the power that was lost to the ages?“ the winds whisper.”Who will rise to challenge the fates themselves?“ As armies clash and myths awaken, Auren must step into a storm he never asked for. Powerless, unknown, but marked by destiny, he alone might decide the course of history.