The World That Tao Rules - Chapter 6: It’s a Treasure

I had finally done it—achieved the ultimate Paladin build. Maxed stats, impenetrable armor, and so many resistances that death itself had given up on me. I was an unkillable tank, an indomitable force. Nothing could stop me.And then my PC exploded.I died.Irony, thou art a cruel mistress.But instead of the afterlife, I woke up as my Paladin character… in the wrong freaking genre. Instead of castles and dungeons, there were people flying around on swords, shooting qi beams like fantasy laser guns.“This is definitely the wrong genre,” I muttered, watching a pompous young master sneer at me.“Kowtow, kiss my foot, and beg for forgiveness!” he declared.I looked at my imaginary maxed-out health bar, then at his flimsy silk robes.Oh, this was going to be fun.

With the last name on his revenge list crossed out, Oliver died. In a twist of fate, he found himself in the past, before the chain of events had even started. Given this second chance, his aim was clear: to do it all over again, but this time, better.---As demons attacked the world, one of the most feared villains known to mankind escaped his prison.For the past decade, the high-security containment zone,“The Abyss,” had held him captive. But recent demon attacks forced the transfer of essential prison personnel, weakening its security.Seizing this opportunity, Oliver Thorne escaped.Contrary to expectations, he displayed no anger, rage, or remorse, instead heading directly for the heart of the demon army.The blood of the fallen rose like a tsunami, merging with him as he flew across the sky.He reached the center of the demon army.Suddenly, the world turned crimson.An enormous energy wave tore through space and time, shredding the strongest demons into dust.More blood erupted, fueling further explosions.Until everything was reduced to dust.The crimson devil, the supposedly unkillable villain, finally perished. But, unknown to him, fate had other plans.After death, Oliver Thorne was sent to his teenage years. The time before he became a villain.What would he do with the unexpected second chance he received?[ A/N: This is a modern fantasy novel that happens on a slightly more advanced parallel earth.The main character is a villain who regresses to a time before he lost everything.The main character’s ability is blood manipulation, blood storage and infinite regeneration with blood.]Tags : Action, Adventure, Scheming Protagonist, Villainous Protagonist, Politics, War, Military, Otherworld, Portal, Monsters. Super power, Super heroes, Super villains.

Koi Niles has always been alone. Quiet halls and empty lunchtimes are his familiar companions. Grades matter to him; they’re his way out.Ashley Miller owns the school corridors. Captain of the ice hockey team, confident smile, and a name everyone knows. When a class project pairs them together, Connor sees a chance. But Ashley disappears, leaving Connor to carry the weight.Days later, under the harsh lights of Connor’s part-time job, Ashley returns. This time, it’s different. He stands up for Connor, turns the tide against the bullies. A simple act of kindness that feels new and warm.They share moments—short walks, brief talks, the understanding of two worlds colliding. Friendship grows where none was before.But Ashley holds a secret behind those bright eyes. One evening, worry leads Connor to Ashley’s door. What he discovers there changes everything he thought he knew.