Captured Hearts: The Substitute Bride's Gambit - Chapter 269 - Is President Xu not deceiving me

To rise from defeat; to revive amidst the dissipation.

As the vast oceans turn to dust and the thunder and lightning fade away,

That strand of spiritual mist once again approaches our great world.

With the shackles that bound our world now severed—

A whole new world of mystery and wonder awaits,

As we turn the corner…

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The Sacred Ruins is a story set in a post-apocalyptic world. A world that has recovered to a state that is roughly equal to our own world in terms of technology and culture, although its ancient history remains largely unknown. The story begins during the post-graduation trip of our protagonist, where he discovers some ancient ruins and witnesses “the great change”, an upheaval that changed everything. The changing earth not only brought about new, unexplored landscape but also sparked the evolution of all organisms. Plants and animals started gaining sentience and some humans obtained unimaginable powers. The legends, myths, and tales of old seemed to have suddenly come to life as the earth entered a new era where beasts and men formed factions, explored new lands and ultimately struggled for supremacy.

We follow the MC as he grows from being an eccentric young man into a badass expert warrior while meeting other funny characters and forming brotherly bonds. We watch as he falls into just as much hilarious situations as he does perilous ones, all the while wondering and slowly discovering the mysteries of this world. Just why was the world destroyed in the first place? Who or what had triggered this earth-shattering “change”? What profundities lie behind the process of evolution?

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[Warning!!! Contains Explicit Scenes, extreme gore, heart-pounding fight scenes, and a combat loving MC!]Two centuries ago, Earth underwent an earth-shattering change.The gods were slaughtered by an unknown terrifying existence, and their potent blood spilled through the entire solar system, corrupting all life on various planets along with Earth.As a last resort, the gods created the Galactic Tower. Their inheritances, strength, and relics were placed as rewards for those who cleared each floor, proving themselves worthy.Thus, the Awakening Era arrived.…Lucian Morningster, the golden boy of the city. He had a perfect life, had the prettiest girl, a good best friend and a very bright future.Noticing his potential, The Mayor took him in, everyone respected him, his classmates envied him and the Mayor took him as a son.However, everything ended when he awakened an F-rank talent instead of the S-rank talent everyone thought he would awaken.Lucian’s smile froze. He mumbled to himself, “It must be a mistake?”The whispers started again. This time they weren’t nice or joyful; no, they were sharper and carried a cruel edge.“See? I told you he would awaken a trash talent.”“All that potential, for an F-ranker?”His girlfriend who awakened a C-rank talent, “What a waste, Lucian. My father took you in for nothing,” Her voice as cold as the ice on the tips of her fingers.His best-friend who awakened an A-rank talent, “You know, seeing you so weak and vulnerable is kind of refreshing. She always hated your endless confidence, so do I. It’s no wonder she comes to me after being done with you.”Lucian, who was respected and envied now turned to a joke to the entire school and town.“Boom!”Those who he called friends attacked him, leaving him for dead in the Galactic Tower.It was then his chance for vengeance arrived.[Ding!][Would you like to Reroll your talent?][Congratulations! 100,000x Reroll has been triggered!][Self Regeneration (F-Rank) has evolved into Ungodly Regeneration (SSS-Rank)!]────────────────────────[Ungodly Regeneration]▪ Class Rank: SSS▪ Class Perk:— +∞% Vitality | +300% Mana (SSS)▪ Class Skills:➤ (SSS) Ungodly Regeneration: Instantly regenerates from any injury. [Upgradable]➤ (SSS) Blood Shadow: Use your blood to awaken a blood shadow of slain enemies. [Upgradable]➤ (SSS) Blood Extraction: Absorb the blood of the dead to gain random stat enhancements. [Upgradable]────────────────────────[Rerolling Standard Combat Spear...][1,876x Reroll has been triggered!] [Standard Combat Spear → Blood Shadow Devourer(Legendary)]────────────────────────[Rerolling Mana Sorage Necklace[Bronze-grade).][5000x Reroll has been triggered!] [Mana Sorage Necklace[Bronze-grade)→Celestial Essence Amulet (Mythic-grade)]────────────────────────[Rerolling Tresure Chest[Bronze-grade).][5000x Reroll has been triggered!] [Treaure Chest[Bronze-grade)→Treasure Chest (Mythic-grade)]•••With extraordinary power: comes extraordinary responsibilities.Lucian: “Fvck that! I just want vengeance!”

After putting a suggestion to add a mercenary in a bad Murim novel he read, Leo would finish a mission with his NPCs before sleeping. Or so he planned. For some reason, he was transported into the said novel as the extra mercenary added by the author. His loyal NPCs, a yandere secretary, a happy-go-lucky assassin, a sexy puppeteer, and two weapon maniac guys start to become sentient. He lead his mercenary band ’Hallowed Insects’ toward an an unprecedented future in a Murim most turbulent era while enjoying his time. Fortunately, they still have their futuristic equipment with them. Tang Clan have a Poison Dagger, they have a Photon Sword. Shaolin Sect has a Qi Blast, they have a Railgun. And of course... “How much are you willing to pay to employ us? By the way, Demon Sect pay us 50,000 Golds to join their side in the upcoming war.” ... he always sided with the highest bidder.

At five years old, the child from the metaphysical family is about to leave the mountain, and the bigwigs of the capital city have come out to see him off.What's so great about a little dumpling?Yun Xiaoqi innocently spreads his hands, claiming he never intended to show off his powers; his simple wish is to be a good child while subtly dominating all sorts of spirits.Many oppose him during this time, and the “Little Celestial Maiden” Yun Ying teams up with various metaphysical leaders to continuously challenge him, only to be soundly beaten, losing face.Finally, the bigwigs bow down in reverence: it’s we mortals who were blind and offended the little ancestor!***The news of the little dumpling ruling over the metaphysical world reaches the Nether Realm.The Lord of the Nether Realm frowns: this milky little master must be the youngest and most temperamental special envoy from the Nether Realm.The little dumpling, carrying a lantern, walks among the mountains and rivers of the earth, guiding the souls with a proud stomp, declaring: Lord of the Netherworld is not much older than me, who are you calling childish!The noble and refined Lord of the Nether Realm lands and transforms into a twelve-year-old boy, gentle as jade: whatever the little envoy says is right.Yun Xiaoqi keeps waving his hands: nope, I'm just working here.