In this latest work by Lord of the Mysteries author, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, be prepared for a well-thought out and detailed apocalyptic, cyberpunk world with a setting superseding Lord of the Mysteries!

Our protagonist, Shang Jianyao, is crazy—literally crazy, at least that’s what the doctors said. Living in a huge, underground building of Pangu Biology, one of the few remaining factions in this apocalyptic wasteland known as the Ashlands, he acts in unfathomable ways that’s head-scratching, comical, and shrewd. So is he really crazy? Probably.

He has a grand dream: to save all of humanity.

Intricately tied to this dream is something everyone in the Ashlands believes in: Deep in a particular ruin buried away by danger and famine, a path leading to a new world awaits. To step into the new world, one only needs to find a special key and open that certain door.

There, the land is bountiful, as if milk and honey flows freely.

The sunlight is dazzling, as if all coldness and darkness are washed away.

The people will no longer have to face desolation, monsters, infections, mutations, and all kinds of dangers.

There, children are joyous, adults are happy, everything is fine as they are supposed to be.

Every Antiquarian, Ruin Hunter, and Historian roaming the Ashlands knows: That’s the New World.

In the midst of the blue and purple neon lights, under the gray, metallic sky, it is the frontier of all data, the aftermath of a scientific revolution, also the border of fiction and reality.

Steel versus body; the past and the future.

Here, the Outer World and the Inner World exist alongside each other. It seems like the wall of time is right in front of your eyes.

Darkness gradually swallows the world.

But listen, my friend, we cannot use kindness to survive the darkness. We need fire.

Wang Xi will refresh the random knight ability once a week.

Kuuga, Agito, W, 01, Saber, Gotchad...

plus he seems to have joined a space slug organization called Sea Ranger, so the whole universe has become a little wrong.

On a planet where civilization is about to be extinguished, "The ending of the story is decided by me!" Saber draws her sword!!

In the memory aggregate that is about to be swallowed by the breeding insect swarm, "Super eye-opening! Infinite! Keep On Going!"

In the face of the rich evil, "Big, big, big, big, big, general!" Robin

: I understand the truth, but why do you have sound effects every time you transform?

Wang Xi: Don't pay attention to such details.

Do you think all bug-catching boys are named Sakaki?

Not everyone can fight against a mythical beast with a giant bee!

Travel through time and space to become the boss of Sakaki, and step by step from a dying boy in the Viridian Forest to the throne of the king of the underground, create the Rainbow Rocket Team, and conquer the world!

This time, there is no Sakaki of the earth who was defeated by a few children, only the king of the underworld who dominates everything!

What is a wizard? They are the trialers in the flesh and blood mill, the ferrymen on the sea of ​​truth, and the pioneers of life evolution. They use their souls as firewood to ignite the torch of truth, and use their bones as ladders to climb the Tower of Eternity. With "knowledge" as power and "exploration" as foundation, they despise gods and worship truth. Levi, who traveled through time as a down-and-out nobleman, has a very low affinity for elements and very ordinary blood. He has no chance to be either an elemental wizard or a blood wizard. But fortunately, he has a special title panel. Looking at the title panel that can be continuously upgraded as long as he works hard, Levi made up his mind. [You have learned enough knowledge of potion science and obtained the title of "Apprentice Potion Master"] [You have listened to the whispers of the old gods of the abyss and obtained the title of "Flesh and Blood Believer"]... From [Apprentice Potion Master] to being able to create...

In the fourth month after traveling to Blue Star, Luo Xian finally understood that the world was being swallowed by "gamification".

At first, he thought that the awakened [Revelation] ability was a cheat: the white subtitles could predict hidden rewards, and the bloody warnings could avoid fatal crises.

Until that day, the scarlet words exploded before his eyes—

[In 8 minutes and 32 seconds, the ghoul will rip your heart out from behind]

What's even more terrifying is that this warning doesn't come from a copy...

It appears in the real world.

In order to survive, Luo Xian must take the initiative to step into the death games that come into reality.

Because only players with extraordinary powers can fight against the torrent that devours everything.

After losing his job Bai Liu became involved with an unstoppable horror live streaming game full of various monsters and players with killer intent.

Initially, everyone thought Bai Liu was just an ordinary person who strayed into the game.

Later, they realized it was this game that welcomed its god with victory and a laurel crown saying, “Welcome home.”

Luo Xun had survived ten years of the zombie apocalypse—not by becoming a badass warrior, but by doing what any true otaku would: hoarding supplies, avoiding people, and absolutely refusing to eat canned peaches.

Then he dies. But instead of staying dead, he respawns three months before the apocalypse begins. Armed with a decade’s worth of doomsday knowledge (and anime logic), Luo Xun sets out to prepare for the end of the world—otaku style.

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His plan: Buy all the instant noodles. Stockpile solar-powered gadgets. Build the ultimate apocalypse man cave. Avoid drama.

But in reality: He ends up rescuing a gorgeous architect named Yan Fei, who looks like he should be sipping lattes in a Paris café, not laying bricks and hoisting steel beams like a tank in tight jeans. Luo Xun’s reaction?

[“He’s too pretty. He must be useless. Definitely can’t cook.”]

Spoiler: Yan Fei *can* cook. And flirt. And install solar panels.

Together, the two build the chillest stronghold in the zombie world, complete with hydroponic gardens, renewable energy, and occasional relationship bickering that sounds like:

[“You bought *another* solar oven? Where will we even put it?”

“Next to the anime figures. Priorities, okay?”]

Despite the horror setting, this novel delivers deadpan humor, wholesome survival strategies, and a romance so domestic it could be sponsored by IKEA. It's the apocalypse—but make it cozy.

Alternative Title:

The Reborn Otaku’s Code of Practice for the Apocalypse

In an apocalyptic world, Wei Huan is reborn 11 years in the past, brimming with determination to participate in the [Highway Survival Challenge] to gain extraordinary abilities and confront the supernatural monsters descending upon the present world.

In his previous life, bound by conventional rules, he missed the chance to enter the forest and open the god-tier treasure chest that was within reach. This time, he won’t let it slip by.

Romance Arc:

On the eve of entering the challenge, Wei Huan is blindsided by an arranged engagement.

His nearly bankrupt father, swayed by his stepmother’s suggestion, plans to marry him off to a disabled man.

Upon meeting, Wei Huan discovers his betrothed is none other than Mu Zhong.

Mu Zhong: the heartthrob of Challenger University, born with supernatural talent, and a prospective member of the Dragon Team’s Sixth Squad. He was set to officially join after acquiring a second extraordinary ability in the [Highway Survival Challenge] .

However, in a recent mission, Mu Zhong was unexpectedly crippled, losing even his supernatural abilities.

His final value lies in a commercial marriage alliance with the legitimate heir of a second-tier family, stripped of his inheritance rights.

The day after their wedding, Wei Huan enters the [Highway Survival Challenge] and successfully obtains a god-tier extraordinary ability.

But then…

[Ding!]

[Family member requests to join: Mu Zhong wishes to board. Do you accept?]

[Role Reversal—You'll See What Cruelty Is] + [No Female Lead]

When the human world was infiltrated by monsters and humanity was helpless, a game called [Night Paradise] suddenly appeared.

In this game, humans became the [Slaughterers], while monsters became the [Survivors].

After entering the game, Lin Yuan, who had been reborn, drew an X-Level Talent: Slaughter Abyss.

The effect of this talent is: For every perfect kill of a survivor, you can gain 2 points of Brutality, 1 point of Agility, and 1 point of Perception.

"With the roles reversed, Lin Yuan will use the weapon in his hand to show those monsters what true cruelty is!"