"You told me you'd build a paradise where all races, ordinary people and infected alike, could coexist peacefully?" Chen Huijie asked him. "Yes." He looked at his Operator's Guide. [Operator Trust Improvement] Chen's Current Trust: 169 (16↑) Hand Holding 96√ Date 104√ Hug 121√ Kiss 136√? 156√▲ [Rhodes Island Main Ship Prestige: 68] [Regional Member Trust will slowly increase towards Prestige] He silently closed the Guide and added in his mind. Everyone's paradise doesn't conflict with my paradise, right?
"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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In 1784, Nanyang was on the eve of a turbulent period. Nguyen Phuc Anh of Vietnam was trying every possible means to restore his country. Rama I of Thailand had just successfully usurped the throne, and Western colonists were about to arrive in large numbers. The time traveler Ye Kai came to this era. He started by controlling Vietnam, and along the way he resisted the white barbarians from outside and fought against the indigenous peoples at home, and established a powerful Nanyang empire. However, he was not satisfied, because when he looked north, the remaining people shed tears in the dust of the barbarians, and when he looked south, he looked forward to the royal army for another year!
"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?"
(Naval Battle) + (Conquest) + (System only gives equipment and technology but no tasks) + (Shipbuilding) + (No female protagonist)
Chu Qing was reincarnated on a planet 90% ocean. He became the son of the governor of the Taixi Islands of the Qiancang Empire. He was poised for great action, but suddenly, the eastern Dongying Empire erupted in war... Having been robbed of his homeland at the outset, Chu Qing finally awakened his intelligent brain while on the run! With a "found" battleship, Chu Qing steadily developed his navy, acquiring Derfflinger, Queen Elizabeth, Hood-class ships, and even his own warships... Ultimately, he gained control of the seas and marched towards the center of this ocean!
Nine hundred years into the forty-first millennium of humanity, a crisis brewed that would shape the fate of the entire galaxy. Beyond the farthest point ever reached by the Sun Lord's expedition, within a halo of stars that the expeditionary force had never set foot on, lay a human civilization distinct from the Empire. They considered themselves descendants of the Golden Men and dubbed themselves the Human Federation. Qiao Wen, fortunately, found himself within the Human Federation. As the sole person handling external affairs for this civilization, he discovered that he could rely not only on ancient human technology but also on his own innate magical powers.
When the allied ninja forces were defeated without any resistance, the Otsutsuki realized that what they had welcomed was not victory at all. The real terror had arrived. Akimichi Kamihara stepped forward step by step, the truth-seeking jade shattered in his hands, and the golden wheel of reincarnation exploded into dust. "You call yourselves gods?" Looking at the higher life forms who desperately claimed to be gods in front of him, Akimichi Kamihara asked softly: "Whose gods? Whose kings?" [Infinitely evolving body] [Sword pressure that cuts through everything] [Light-speed movement that transcends time and space ninjutsu] After turning who knows how many Otsutsuki into fruits, Akimichi Kamihara found the remains of Shibai. "No one has stood in the sky from the beginning, not you, not me, not even the gods, but this unbearable vacancy of the throne of heaven is about to end. From now on, I will stand at the top."
The forbidden area outside the territory is connected to reality, and each country randomly selects three pioneers to enter it.
Huang Quan, who traveled to the Azure Star and awakened the role-playing system, happened to be one of the pioneers, and her teammates were also Huang Quan’s old acquaintances, Liuying and Huahuo.
After learning that three beauties with different styles were selected, China was instantly filled with pessimism.
The rest of the countries were gloating over the misfortune.
"Damn it, three beauties. But this really isn't a beauty pageant."
"Hahaha, now we can compete for the Central Plains again."
But when facing this super giant star enemy named Luohou in the Star Railway world, while other pioneers were wailing in despair, Huang Quan drew out the sword she had never drawn before.
I mourn for the dead.
The whole world turned into black and white. After a flash of red knife light, a star disappeared in front of countless pioneers.
"You destroyed a monster as big as a star with just one blow?"
"I'm reporting that someone is cheating here."
“Is it too late to change nationality now?”
At the end of the Terran Unification Wars, the God-Emperor's offspring was cast across the galaxy by a Warp storm. The Emperor's Great Crusade unfolded across the galaxy under the watchful eyes of the Four Gods, foreshadowing the future of humanity. For unknown reasons, an alien soul arrived in Warhammer, becoming the Clown Primarch, Mortarion.
Cultivating to the pinnacle of this world, completely annihilating the evil races outside the domain, moving the universe with martial arts, and becoming the Great Lord, this goal has been firmly set since the moment Lin Chen arrived in Tianxuan Continent...