When orcish hooves shattered the southern plains, and infighting among nobles eroded the kingdom's foundations, Ryan Green, from another world, inherited the remote Eaglebeak Valley. Here, there was no fertile land, no loyal army, only a group of serfs struggling to survive and crumbling city walls.
In chaotic times, survival is the only rule. Ryan knew that relying solely on cold weapons and feudal constraints would ultimately reduce him to food for orcs or a pawn in the power struggles of nobles. He took up two "weapons": steam and gunpowder.
He used steam engines to drive forging hammers, stamping out indestructible iron armor; he used sulfur and saltpeter to develop cannons that shook the battlefield. He broke the aristocracy's monopoly on knowledge, teaching soldiers to read and navigate, and had serfs cultivate land and train soldiers, building an iron defense line in barren valleys.
Faced with the savage charges of the orcish legions, he constructed death traps with giant ballistae and gunpowder mines; dealing with the nobility's attempts to win him over and their schemes, he accumulated wealth by exporting iron armor, demonstrating the confidence of "neutrality" through his strength. From being forced to defend to actively expanding, from an unknown lord to Earl Green, he proceeded step by step, transforming a remote valley into the only safe haven in a chaotic world.
As the northern nobles' rebellion tore the kingdom apart, and as the eastern orcs brewed an even greater storm, Ryan stood before the steam-powered workshop, gazing at the armored army arrayed in formation, his eyes gleaming with ambition: "Chaos is not the end, but an opportunity to reshape order. This southern land will ultimately be dominated by steel and steam."
This is a story about using technology to break the shackles of feudalism and using strength to rise in a chaotic world.
I, Richard, am a wandering knight without a fief. Five years after transmigrating, I finally have my own fief, but it is merely a desolate and uninhabited pioneer territory.
Not only was it incredibly desolate, a complete wasteland, but countless orc tribes also occupied this wilderness.
He held the Expeditionary Order in his left hand and picked up his sword in his right, surveying the desolate territory and muttering to himself.
"My whole life has been like walking on thin ice. Will I ever be able to reach the other side?"
Unfortunately, no one answered the question; only countless orc leaders bowed their heads in fear, praying silently in their hearts.
"We're just here for a meeting, what's wrong with this bastard now...?"
Lu Chuan, a modern civil engineer, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a deposed prince exiled to a barren land. Faced with saline wasteland and a desperate populace, he vows to create life in this desolate place. He gains trust with a shallow well, defeats a village bully with fishing traps, and discovers astonishing mineral deposits in the barren mountains. When powerful external enemies lurk, Lu Chuan uses his extraordinary wisdom to lead his people to independence. Caravans come and go, brick kilns rise, and disillusioned martial artists lend a helping hand; he embarks on an unprecedented path of infrastructure development in this wild land.
Lords + nobles + armies + conquest + magic + knights + orcs + elves + dwarves + dragons + giants + hobbits + demons + Middle-earth, emperors, dukes, marquises, earls, viscounts, and the protagonist.
Introduction to the continent of Atlas
The continent of Atlas is vast and rife with conflict. Its core of power is the Augustan Empire, an ancient kingdom ruled by humans and ruled by noble fiefdoms. The empire's territory is expansive, but imperial power is unprecedentedly weak due to an aging king and an unresolved succession issue. True power lies in the hands of eight hereditary marquises, who vie for control of their own territories, forming alliances and maneuvering between "royalistism," "neutrality," and "separatism," posing a severe challenge to the empire's unity.
Other intelligent races and civilizations on the continent are equally important: the Elven Empire in the west lives in seclusion in the Eversong Forest, guarding ancient magical secrets; the Dwarven Empire has established a magnificent underground kingdom beneath the Broken Blade Mountains, and its people are excellent craftsmen and miners; the Orc Empire in the Crimson Wasteland in the east worships strength and has been fighting against humans for thousands of years; the Swamp Kingdom in the Weeping Swamp in the southeast is mysterious and xenophobic, believing in the life force of corruption; the sea creatures of the Ocean Kingdom rule the endless deep blue; and the legendary giants, dragons and other ancient beings remain aloof, quietly observing the changes of the world.
Currently, the continent is on the eve of transformation. Within the Augustus Empire, the "magical steam engine" technological revolution initiated by Leon von Hohenzollern is challenging the traditional magical power system represented by Elisa Windsor. The clash between old and new forces, intertwined with imperial succession, noble intrigue, and racial grudges, is about to unleash a sweeping wave of destiny across this ancient land.
I transmigrated into the cultivation world of a book and became a passerby who died before even making an appearance.
Knowing the plot of the book, as well as the fates and opportunities of the important characters, one's own future remains completely unknown.
Fortunately, he inherited ancient knowledge, cultivated his own blessed land, explored the cultivation world, and embarked on the path to immortality.
[No female lead + decisive and ruthless + building up a power base]
Qi Yuan, a game designer, travels to a fantasy world with the strange objects he designed.
A gourd of flesh and blood that can be used to refine elixirs and unlock supernatural powers in the human body.
The Seven-Day Resurrection Sutra, which can bring the dead back to life.
The Yinshan Ghost Market, where lifespan is the currency.
A muscular corpse that devours all life.
"Gentlemen, why not transform into elixirs and ascend to immortality with me!"
[Family-based cultivation + swordsmanship + genius protagonist + single female lead + unity + decisive killing + protectiveness + business development + ensemble cast]
Zhang Xuanchen died young from a sudden heart attack and was reincarnated into a Golden Core family in the Xuanqiong Immortal Cultivation World.
He exclaimed in surprise, "This script is not right! The Golden Core Ancestor is the older brother of the Ice Spirit Root!"
A perfect start! Looks like the path to immortality is going to be incredibly smooth.
After a period of time.
Zhang Xuanchen wore a bitter expression. He realized that although his family was not weak, they were rather poor.
The reason for poverty is simple: it's because they lack common sense and are single-mindedly focused on the great path.
What if we don't have enough resources?
Then let's go to the deep forests and mountains to find resources and hone our skills—a win-win situation!
Looking at his clansmen who thought they were very clever, Zhang Xuanchen helplessly tapped his forehead.
How can you cultivate immortality without money? How can you progress?
So he used his charisma to get his subordinate forces to hand over the resources they had embezzled.
Holding auctions, raising spirit fish, planting spirit plants, developing a spirit beast garden...
Just as he was thinking of simply staying in the family and cultivating immortality, a thought suddenly popped into his mind:
[Immortal Fate Information (Central): In the mortal town of Qingniu Town, the old hen at Granny Wang's house will lay an egg containing a trace of phoenix bloodline tomorrow at the hour of Chou (1-3 AM).]
"Golden Finger credited? Green Ox Town? I'll go check it out tomorrow!"
...
[Immortal Fate Information (Part A): Three days later, at Chen Shi (7-9 AM), Xiao Yan, the young master of the Xiao family, a Qi Refining clan, will be rejected by Liu Ruyan, the daughter of the head of the Liu family, a newly established Foundation Establishment clan.]
Note: Xiao Yan's middle finger soul ring contains a remnant soul at the Nascent Soul stage, which has already recognized him as its master.
...
[Immortal Fate Information (Part A): The witch Shangguan Qingyue possesses a magical gourd treasure that can refine ten thousand corpses...]
(Transformation + Apocalypse + Daily Life + Pure Love 1v1 + Superpowers + System + Intimate Relationships + Crazy Yandere Heroine + Loli Weak Bottom Protagonist)
(The rating just came out, it will go up)
After an unexpected death, she transmigrated and transformed into a white-haired loli named Yun Xiaoning.
Petite and adorable, with a soft and sweet voice and stunning looks, she is an absolutely gorgeous beauty!
This is great news.
Despite her delicate and frail body, it's still better than the sickly and weak body she had before she transmigrated!
However... why did I arrive in a post-apocalyptic world?
The virus is rampant, and most people have turned into terrifying monsters, with the nights filled with eeriness...
Yun Xiaoning, a weakling with zero combat power, seems poised to go from being universally loved to being bullied and ultimately face utter ruin and destruction in the blink of an eye.
Fortunately, she awakened the Super Clingy System.
As long as you win the heart of that older sister who seems to be the protagonist of the story, you can obtain a huge amount of post-apocalyptic resources and exchange them for experience to upgrade your superpowers!
But... why is it that this guy can steal my supplies without any scruples, use my superpowers, and even imprison me in a cage like a pet?
She's actually a yandere?!
"Do you choose to come with me, or do you choose to be killed by me?"
"If I can't have you, I'll destroy you."
"That way you'll always be a good girl and listen to me, right?"
In this desperate situation, Yun Xiaoning seemed to have no right to resist her at all...
Pshaw, isn't she just a yandere who wants to turn me into a little maid or pet?
When I grow up, I'll see who's really pulling whose strings!
"Yun Xiaoning~ It seems you forgot to warm the bed today?"
"I, I'll warm it up... I'll go warm it up right now..."
【Hong Kong Variety Show + Zhu Tian】Decisive killing, many female supporting roles, no female lead】
After winning the resurrection match, Zhang Xian came to Hong Kong Island in 1990.
It’s just that this Hong Kong Island is a little different from what Zhang Xian remembers.
Here, in Hong Kong Island, which is only a county, there are dozens of societies of all sizes, including Liansheng, Hung Hing, Tung Hing, Xinji, Zhongqingshe, Hongtai, Hongbao, and number gangs divided into multiple groups.
Fortunately, in such a dangerous world, Zhang Xian did not let go of his golden finger.
The achievement system is a bit unconventional. It not only gives Zhang Xian the power to gain a foothold in this world, but also allows him to travel to other worlds after his achievement points reach 100.
The first world is the Hong Kong variety show world [Dragon City Years + Young and Dangerous + The Greed of Man + Dragon in the Rivers and Lakes + Wind and Rain Together + SPL 1 + Flashpoint + The King's Avatar + Top of the List]
The second world is the Republic of China world [Farewell My Concubine + The Taoist Goes Down the Mountain + The Wrath of Western Hunan + Taoist Zombie + Uncle Zombie + Mr. Zombie + Supreme Zombie + Mr. Spiritual Fantasy + Ksitigarbha Ghost King + The Erotic Talk of Driving Corpses...]
The third world is based on the world of Liao Zhai [A Chinese Ghost Story: The Human World, Dao Dao Dao + Painted Skin: Yin Yang Dharma King...Grass Lantern Monk, Lotus Lady, Five-way God...]
Life isn't always dramatic; more often it's mundane and uneventful. Ed, an ordinary person, always manages to find his own happiness in the ordinary moments of life.