Empire of the Ring - Chapter 18

The year was 2026, and the world wasn't what it used to be. Ever since the Abyss Gates cracked open three years ago, spilling monsters and dungeons across the planet, life had turned into a chaotic mess. Cities were half-ruined, half-rebuilt, and people clung to whatever normalcy they could find. Hunters—those brave or crazy enough to fight the monsters—became the new heroes. Everyone else? Well, they just tried to survive.Fin wasn't a Hunter. He wasn't a hero either.He was just… Fin. A lanky 19-year-old with messy brown hair, a chipped front tooth from a dumb skateboard accident, and a power that everyone called useless. Absorption. Sounds cool, right? Like he could suck up energy or steal someone's strength. Nope. All it did was let him “feel” things he touched a little more than normal. He could tell you the exact texture of a brick wall or how warm a coffee mug was—big whoop. No fireballs, no super strength, no flashy moves. Just a glorified touchy-feely trick.“Fin, you gonna eat that sandwich or just stare at it like it's gonna confess its life story?” Meg's voice snapped him out of his thoughts.He blinked and looked across the rickety table at his best friend. Meg was short, loud, and had a wild mop of dyed purple hair that she swore made her look “intimidating.” It didn't.

Reincarnated without memories, given a second chance as a chimera with a limited lifespan. Leon struggles through his strange new life. He attempts to improve his dungeon and evolve himself to live longer and become the strongest Dungeon Master—no. The Dungeon Overlord.Helped by his Dungeon System: the mysterious Ifrit, Zafira a Level 100 Succubus Queen, and his band of trustee goblins. Leon aims to overcome his limits, survive and reach the pinnacle of the world. Whether through trade, domination, or tricking the hero's beautiful party members into becoming his private mercenaries.Leon will face the weakest and strongest beings in the magical world of Umbra and surpass all!

In a multiverse where countless universes and galaxies coexist, one man named Aadi has reached the pinnacle of power, surpassing all before him. But after achieving his goal, he finds himself at a loss on what to do next. To pass his eternal life with purpose, Aadi opens an extraordinary bookstore in a random world, accompanied by his witty friend, Asty, a white cat.

With his vast knowledge and experience, Aadi takes on disciples, each with their own unique hardships and goals.

Amidst action, adventure, and hilarious moments, Aadi will maintain his ordinary facade while secretly guiding his disciples to achieve greatness. Along the way, he will entertain himself and Asty by playing pranks on unsuspecting customers.

With a focus on the powerful Azure Divine World and the growth of Aadi's disciples, this story promises a thrilling journey through various realms, where different types of disciples, from cultivators to mages and magi, will rise to face their destinies. Join Aadi and his extraordinary bookstore as they navigate the mysteries of the multiverse and uncover the secrets of profound cultivation.

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