MTL - Return of the Dead [Holo] - Chapter 157

A Lovecraft- inspired darker, grittier One piece fanfic. A fanfic based on emotion and madness. A fanfic not for the faint hearted.----------------Regret. I have been drowning in it for far too long. I’ve regretted every choice I’ve made, every mistake I’ve carried, every moment of my past. I’ve regretted the present I live, the path I walk. Even my future, uncertain as it may be, has been tainted by regret.But not anymore. I refuse to live under its shadow. Yet, I know the truth—I don’t have the power to escape it completely.Am I not like a flicker of flame? So fragile, so fleeting—one puff, and I’m gone.Regret has burdened me, weighed me down to make me climb the towering wall of greatness. But I press on.It was all I could do. All I ever wanted to do.

Tian Han was a young boy who admired immortals. His dream had always been to become like them—flying on swords, using spells. But he was just an ordinary village boy, and he didn't have much of a chance for that. So, he always read books about immortals, and his admiration for them grew more and more every day. One day, he heard that he had a chance to become an immortal.“You can become immortal.”This was the sentence where his adventure began. Yes, he could become an immortal. And so, his journey started, and he found himself in the ruthless world of immortals.

In a peaceful, utopian Earth, a young man is born cursed by the will of the heavens. One day, he awakens… and uncovers the hidden world of the High Humans—the most powerful beings on the planet. His superpower? A rare support ability with healing powers… or is it? From that moment on, a healer who devours lives to grow stronger, just like the worst demons, is born. *** This is a story about superpowers in a distant future, where Earth hides unimaginable secrets. It’s also a journey across universes, filled with battles and discoveries. The protagonist isn’t a genius or a trained warrior. He’s just an ordinary man who faced dark times and watched his life be consumed by the abyss. But now, he has a chance to change everything. Step by step, he will learn why to fight—and how to survive.

In a dazzling world where every individual has the chance to become a creator, Su Bai embarks on an extraordinary adventure. As he reaches adulthood, he discovers that each person receives a single opportunity to cultivate a seed of a new world. Some soar to incredible heights, crafting realms filled with mechanical marvels, while others tragically fail, facing explosive disasters that lead to their demise. At a pivotal moment, Su Bai awakens a formidable God Simulator, granting him the power to foresee and influence the future of his world with endless possibilities. This simulator unveils a host of extraordinary divine talents that can alter the course of existence:With the Behemoth Enhancement, he can magnify the size of living beings, unleashing rare and colossal creatures upon the land. The Civilization Flame ignites the intelligence of beings, birthing advanced civilizations that push the boundaries of knowledge. The Intelligent Machinery Ascendance talent offers machines the potential for self-awareness, blurring the lines between life and technology. Through Mythical Synthesis, Su Bai can fuse materials to create legendary life forms, each with its unique abilities. As he navigates the trials of creation and the responsibilities of leadership, Su Bai must build alliances, confront rivals, and unlock the mysteries of the universe. Each choice he makes shapes not only his destiny but the fate of an entire world teetering between wonder and chaos. Will Su Bai rise as the ultimate creator, or will he succumb to the challenges that lie ahead? This exhilarating tale is a journey of ambition, strategy, and the relentless pursuit of power in a world where anything is possible.