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I was cursed to slay demons for all eternity......so what?

**Premise / Synopsis:** In the shattered remnants of a world where the veil between realms tore open centuries ago, demons pour through endless rifts like black blood from a never-healing wound. Humanity clings to survival behind towering barrier cities, praying to forgotten gods and hiring desperate slayers to keep the tide at bay. Evander Storm was once just another arrogant young blade-for-hire—cocky, talented, and stupid enough to accept a solo contract on a sealed rift rumored to contain an Archdemon's heart. He succeeded. He also died. Or he was *supposed* to. Instead, the dying Archdemon laughed with its last breath and spat a curse older than the stars: "You who slew my kin shall become the blade that carves eternity. You will hunt every demon, every fiend, every crawling horror that dares breathe in this world or the next. You cannot die until the last demon is dust… and even then, the hunt continues." For three hundred years, Evander has been the immortal boogeyman of demonkind and humanity alike. They sing ballads about the Black Blade who never dies. They burn effigies of the cursed slayer who brings ruin wherever he walks. And Evander? He's *tired*. Not tired of killing—he's terrifyingly good at that. Tired of the endless cycle. Tired of watching civilizations rise and fall while he stays the same blood-soaked monster. Tired of the curse whispering that maybe, just maybe, letting the demons win would finally let him rest. So when a brand-new cataclysmic rift opens—one spewing demon lords and reality-warping abominations—he doesn't rush in like the "hero" the world expects. He shows up late. Drinking in a ruined bar. Smirking at the panicking messengers begging for his help. "I was cursed to slay demons for all eternity..." He downs the last of his whiskey, cracks his neck, and stands. "...so what?" Because this time, he's not fighting to save the world. He's fighting to see if he can finally break the curse—or break the world trying.
onetouchshoe · 0 Views

The Hunted Regressor: My Heretic Saint System

Runes are the source of all power in the world, but for Ignotus, they were a death sentence. A mercenary, assassin, and leader of the desperate, he'd spent more than ten years running from a Fate forged by sheer, abysmal luck. But when the hunt finally ended, the unhinged Stranger did the impossible: He traded his life to maim the realm's three absolute rulers, leaving scars that even the Gods couldn't heal. Infuriated by the humiliation, Hora, the Queen of Time, cast an ancient spell to reverse the clock and erase his final strike. ...But her arrogance became his salvation. Ignotus regressed to the day of his Ascension, the very day he received his first Rune. He was back to where he was known as the worst of lowlifes. A manufactured reputation designed to bully him into oblivion by his own flesh and blood. To the old Ignotus, it was the end of the world. To the current him? It was a joke he no longer had the patience to hear. This time, he wouldn't play by their rules. While others begged for Primary Elements like Fire or Water, he chose what the realm deemed the weakest of all, knowing its true, terrifying potential. Armed with the [Heretic Saint System], a set of Irregular Soul Glyphs, and knowledge of the realm's war-ridden future, Ignotus was done running. He'd leave the family that abandoned him to forge a new Path—one that would lead his OWN House into the Heavens, all to rewrite his Fated ending! But... Ding! That would've been too easy. — {HERETIC DETECTED!} [Nex, of House Death, has sensed the Soul that escaped his scythe.] [Hora, of House Time, has seen the stain left on her clock.] [???, of House Light, has witnessed the birth of a Twisted Light.] [YOU ARE BEING HUNTED.] — The hunt had resumed... an unending game of cat and mouse. Unfortunately for his hunters, however, the prey didn't come alone. He’d accidentally brought a Goddess to the slaughter~. — {Author Of Misunderstood Villain} {Alternative Title: Father Of Luck & Calamity} [Status] {Volume One, Break The World: Completed} {Volume Two, House Of Strangers: Completed} {Volume Three, Demons Are Coming: Completed} {Volume Four, Death Is Here: Ongoing} [Note] - MC's powers are very unique. - MC gains many interesting Soul Glyphs. - Fast initial progression for MC and his Cohort. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bGGfgMfu48
GoldenStache · 142.8k Views

Heaven-Defying: Starting My 31st Transmigration With a Peak Trait

Li Chen is the universe’s favorite punching bag. In thirty lifetimes, he’s been a Sword Saint, an Emperor, and even a Demon Marshal. He has died in the most ridiculous ways imaginable—crushed by falling asteroids, vaporized by mecha lasers, blown up by exploding alchemy pots, and even smited by a Buddha who thought he was Sun Wukong’s secret child. Now, in his 31st life, Li Chen wakes up as a crippled young master of a declining clan. His dantian has been shattered, his twin sister is labeled a fallen villainess, and a so-called Heaven-Favored Son is determined to see him dead. But this time… something is different. The System has finally awakened. Unfortunately, the “system” turns out to be a trainee operator from a cosmic academy who may or may not have “borrowed” a Master-Tier cheat card from his roommate. Now armed with a True Dragon Physique, the memories of thirty tragic lifetimes, a Demon God bloodline, and a seven-attribute spiritual root that defies the heavens, Li Chen has had enough of dying. He isn’t here to be a hero. He’s here to make sure his enemies don’t live long enough to see the next arc. Hello dear readers! If you enjoy this story, please consider dropping a comment, leaving a like, voting, and adding it to your collection/library. Your support really motivates me to keep writing and improving! This is actually my first big novel for a 18 year old, so every bit of encouragement means a lot to me. I hope you enjoy the journey of this story as much as I enjoy creating it. Thank you for reading and supporting the novel! ❤️
succesful_sinner · 8.1k Views

I Am The ABYSS

When you gaze into the Abyss, be prepared, lest it consume you when it stares back. Earth was no longer the same after its connection to the Abyss through the Eidolon planet. Vast beams of darkness streaked the clouds, and Nations turned into Strongholds to fight the never-ending servants of the Abyss– Null Creatures. To Lucamir, this was a world he was never meant to see. Never meant to be among, but despite all odds, where many fell– He stood. Succeeding in the trials of the Null Trance, Luca becomes an Egoist– Those who use the link of the Abyss to draw power from within—their true selves– Archetypes. Granted with the gift of not just one, but all Archetypes, Lucamir is thrown into a world where he is forced to choose: Will he become the Conqueror… or the Conquered? Yet, as you would have it, fate had other plans. You see, not many were like Lucamir. Not many were meant to be. While the Abyss rejected Humanity, it welcomed Lucamir as if he were one of its own. He wasn't going to become just an Egoist or a Conqueror. He would become the Abyss. ______ Note; This is not just a mere work of art, but an intricate world-building that has been worked on for a while. All flaws and failures from my former work, I Regressed and became the Sword Ice King, have been reviewed and refined to produce something I am proud of. While it is possible it may fall short to others, I reckon it's an absolute best of its own. Tap that read and give it a try. Add it to your library. You are surely in, for a ride. #FantasyScifi. Give in your reviews and criticisms. All are welcome.
Tofi_ · 2.3k Views

Getting a Sugar Mommy in Cultivation World!!

[WPC DEC & JAN 2023 [Fantasy] WINNER!] -------------------- Discord link--https://discord.gg/9gxbPb6Gqb ------------------ In the middle of nowhere, where there was no beginning nor end, a voice echoed, shaking the space a little. “NO!!! This was not why I died; I have to go back. Fu—.” Noah, who was the god in a magical world, dies at the hand of a weak mage. It seemed everything was under his control, but he panicked when his plans seemed to have fallen apart because of the interference of an unknown entity. Reborn in the body of a 14-year-old boy, Noah cursed his fate; he was in a completely different world where Qi is used instead of magical power. Noah did not lose hope and used his trump card, and something weird happened with it too. He looked at the fairy in front of him looking back without any emotions on her face. She gave him a mountain of gold while claiming. “Here, take it all, because from now on, ‘I am your Sugar Mommy~!’” … Noah was speechless at her exclamation; his eyes resembled those of a dead person. ‘I, The Mage god feared by all, got a sugar mommy….’ ---------------------- Additional tags: Character Building, Smart MC does not care about the beauty of a woman. Killing, a new type of face-slapping (only used on special people), and fast-paced. ---------------------- Show your lovely support if you like the story! How can you show your support? Gift Power Stone! Golden Ticket! Gift is the best way to boost my motivation
Odayaka · 3.6m Views