"To wear the crown, one must bear its weight;
If the weight is unbearable, the crown will surely be lost."
On the day when a young border-town boy raised his head, he saw crowns of emperors and generals sitting askew. From that moment, he lifted his blade and began the hunt for crowns.
This is a story where kings themselves become the prey!
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About the Author
Shamo (Sand Desert), an online novelist, is widely loved by readers for his refined writing style and grand narrative structures. His works often focus on alternate history, immersing readers in a world that feels both authentic and imaginative. Sun, Moon, and Radiance is another of his masterpieces, receiving overwhelming popularity among a broad readership.
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Background and Setting
Sun, Moon, and Radiance is an alternate history novel set in a fictional ancient world. The era is marked by political upheaval and social transformation, with hidden forces surging beneath the surface, all vying for dominance over the realm. In this turbulent age, a young boy is unexpectedly drawn into the struggle for power, thus beginning a legendary journey.
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Plot Overview
Qin Xiao, a boy from a border town, upon witnessing the corruption and distortion of crowns worn by emperors and nobles, vows to embark on a journey of crown-hunting. With his wit and courage, he navigates between the imperial court and the martial world, gradually rising to prominence. Along the way, he forges bonds with loyal friends, encounters cunning enemies, and through relentless effort and struggle, grows into a figure capable of shaping the fate of his era.
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Main Characters
Qin Xiao: The protagonist. A brave young man determined to challenge unjust power structures, who, through perseverance and intelligence, matures into a legendary hero.
Supporting Characters: A cast of diverse and vibrant figures, including loyal companions and devious rivals, who together enrich the grand narrative.
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Economic System
In Sun, Moon, and Radiance, the economic system plays a crucial role in driving the story forward. Currency, trade, and power struggles intertwine to reflect the complexity of economic and political life in ancient society. As Qin Xiao matures, he too becomes involved in commerce, leveraging his wisdom to achieve remarkable success in the business world.
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Achievements
During its online serialization, Sun, Moon, and Radiance gained immense popularity among readers. Upon completion, it received widespread acclaim from both readers and critics. The novel not only immerses readers in a richly imaginative ancient world but, through its intricate plot and deeply crafted characters, offers profound reflections on human nature, power, and justice.
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Highlights and Features
Epic Setting: A turbulent ancient world showcasing political strife, commercial rivalries, and the tangled vendettas of the martial realm.
Deep Characterization: Vivid portrayals, particularly Qin Xiao’s journey of growth and inner transformation, that resonate emotionally with readers.
Tense and Thrilling Plot: Fast-paced and suspenseful, keeping readers engaged with constant anticipation.
Unique Economic System: A well-developed depiction of ancient commerce and the intertwining of business with political conflict.
Thought-Provoking Themes: Through Qin Xiao’s hunt for crowns, the story explores the complex relationships between power, justice, and human nature—inviting readers to reflect on life’s deeper truths while enjoying the narrative.
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In summary, Sun, Moon, and Radiance is a brilliant novel blending history, politics, commerce, and martial intrigue. A work well worth reading.
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"Two suns above, three moons on the same day. The greatness of the Human Empire began with the ascension of the God-Emperor. For a thousand years, the Human Empire has driven out the orcs, terrorized the elves, opened up the stars, and created legends. This is the greatest era for mankind!"
Lant listened to the scholar's praise and asked, "Let me ask you something. Our human empire is in such a state, why is our baron family being trampled by barbarians?"
"Great power belongs to the God-Emperor, and disaster begins with the demonic tide. Lant, the path of the transcendent is now clear. You must take the saints as your teachers and aspire to become a god."
"Okay, what are we having for dinner?"
[Gender Change + Naruto + System + Transformation + Time Travel + Heaven-Defying]
(Be careful when entering, some of the characters are private, Hashirama CP)
When Lu Cheng woke up, he found that he had traveled to Naruto and turned into Uchiha Madara.
Just become Uchiha Madara, and it would be nice to just teach others how to dance.
But who can tell me why Uchiha Madara is a girl!
The systems followed suit and issued tasks.
[Host and Senju Hashirama, please compete to see who can urinate farther.
Mission reward: Yang Chakra, mastery of five-attribute escape techniques.
Mission failure penalty: The damn Uchiha brat will be tortured]
Uchiha Madara's pretty little face turned pale, and Senju Hashirama gave him a thumbs up.
"Madara, let's see who can pee to the other side?"
Damn, this terrible Naruto world needs reform!
In the final years of the Great Qi Dynasty, regional separatism and frequent natural disasters left the people in dire straits.
The imperial court, vassal states, aristocratic families, clans, barbarians, demons, witch cults... a myriad of forces surged, creating a chaotic world where martial arts competed fiercely.
Lu Heng, having traveled here, became a low-class citizen, living a precarious life. Fortunately, he discovered a mini-game for cultivating immortality, allowing him to play it fully automatically and earn various supplies and rewards.
[Level +1, reward the "Transformation Pill" elixir]
[Kill the boss monster, reward the "Immortal Execution Sword" magic weapon]
[Unlock a new map, reward the "Taishang Kaitian Hunyuan Golden Chapter" immortal cultivation technique]
...
From then on, this chaotic world had a new immortal cultivator.
With the strongest overlord system, he descended upon the remains of Rocks D. Zibek, the strongest overlord in the pirate world!!
Overlord of the Sea, Rocks D. Gibeck!
Resurrected!!
This world is destined to tremble because of it. The great pirates who roam the four seas, the Four Emperors of the New World, the Admirals, the Five Elders, and even the whole world will tremble because of it! !
Let the world remember that this era is called Rocks!!
Five Elder Stars: That man actually crawled out of hell!!
Kaido: Rocks... How is it possible? You are already dead, how can you come back...
die?
How is this possible? I’m Rocks!!
[Revenge methods brutal and perverted; not for the faint‑hearted. (Mindless, fast-paced transmigration, strong female lead with no CP, no ambiguity! No saintliness, no suppression!)]
The Big Devil King swears not to stop until goals are achieved — no saint’s heart, no compassion; straightforward and brutal, if one can act, they won’t waste words.
“Scumbag said you only lost a leg, but Ziling lost her love!” The Big Devil King snapped the scumbag’s leg on the spot.
For the mistress, burned wife and child? He turned the scumbag and mistress into a human centipede.
An invading son-in-law seizing the estate and harming the family? He made him wish he couldn’t live or die by the minute.
Forced a true heiress to donate a kidney to a fake heir? The Big Devil King laughed, then twisted off the heads of the whole family.
The actor husband cheated and smeared dirt on the heroine? The Big Devil King tore apart scumbag husband and bitch wife and ruined them both!
A narcotics officer was killed, his girlfriend sought revenge from a drug lord and fell in love with him.
And a bunch shouting “true love is innocent.” The Big Devil King dragged all these morons into the punishment arena.
That’s just the beginning—and not in order.
At the end of the Great Liang Dynasty, there was famine, great desolation, people eating people, demons rampant, and strange occurrences everywhere.
Bai Qian, who had crossed over, could become stronger by slaying demons; aside from killing demons, her only other hobby was writing in her diary.
[February 16th: I went to a den of wolf demons, killed all sixteen wolf demons including the wolf cubs, but the harvest was not great.]
[March 31st: I arrived at a town controlled by skinning ghouls; there were a total of three thousand twelve people in the town, all turned into puppets by the skinning ghouls. I exorcised them all and finally found a hiding skinning ghoul in a corner of the town and killed it.]
[December 8th: I met the emperor of the Liang Dynasty, who was a horned python demon. In front of the court officials, I skinned it and pulled out its bones. Not a single official stood up to defend this emperor. What did that ghoul I killed before say? They are disloyal to their lord and deserve to die.]
[December 9th: The weather was nice today, so I went out and sealed the capital of Liang. Regardless of good or bad, I slaughtered six thousand four hundred sixty-one demons and seventy-three strange beings.]
The beauties of the world are of our generation, and we can achieve imperial ambitions and hegemony in a casual manner.
What is the emperor?
I am the Heavenly Master.
The strongest Taoist priest in the Three Kingdoms!
Heaven has chosen me to walk this earth, so I must seize every moment!
In this chaotic world of conflicting schools of thought, in this chaotic world of hegemony!
Those born under the zodiac of Pojun will lead armies of millions, sword drawn and steed in command... Those born under the zodiac of Ziwei will benefit the common people and control the earth's ups and downs... Those born under the zodiac of Fubi will govern the world, above all others and under none other!
And I, born under the zodiac of Yaoxing, will confuse the will of heaven, bring chaos to the nine provinces, and ravage the world!
Sages never die, and thieves never cease!
!!! Who am I, who am I?
There was a beast that would rather die in battle than turn back.
After a fatal battle, it was weathered in the vast wilderness.
Now, I have returned, bringing with me my arrogance and... my stubbornness!
After a dream, Li Tian unexpectedly traveled through time and space and became the emperor!
My goodness, there are three thousand beauties in the harem!
That was Li Tian’s dream. At this moment, his dream came true. Three thousand beauties lined up...