He had always wished to live a new, ordinary life. That was his one and only wish.
But the world did not allow him to.
aI wanted to live ordinarily, but youare the ones who provoked me first!a
Who was the one who provoked the sleeping lion first?
Itas now time to witness the great Demon Masteras reproval of the modern times!

Deep below the earth's surface, a mystifying subterranean seascape lurks, an archipelago bathed in inky blackness where suspense and horror hold court. Here lie strange islands and even stranger monsters, far beyond the realms of human imagination. In this domain, mankind is far from dominant; instead, madness and death rule supreme.
Pleading for mercy from the unknown creatures of the deep only leads to a slow, tortured existence. The trapped survivors gradually distort, losing what made them human, both physically and mentally, to the gloom as they remain trapped in this eternal obscurity. Their only hope? A perilous expedition into uncharted sea territories.
Fueled by determination, Charles embark on this daunting voyage aboard his steamship, aiming to reclaim humanity's past glory. Together with his crew, they sought a way out of this hidden sea world, a path back to the sunlit world above, where humans once stood tall.
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I read a few comments from Chinese readers that compared this novel with Lord of Mysteries because of similar elements: Lovecraftian, western fantasy, first industrial revolution, and steampunk. However, I have yet to finish reading Lord of Mysteries to do any actual comparison, but I do think those who have enjoyed that novel would enjoy this as well. Also, the author of LotM, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, also did a shout-out for this novel, so I guess he approves of it too?

Reincarnated in a fantasy world. All of the novels worth reading here appear to be SAT English problems. So I began writing my own fantasy novels as a hobby to augment my previous job.
However, the novel I wrote had an odd ripple effect. Thatas fantastic as well.

The royal bastard of House Vasquer, Argrave, changed after his stay studying magic at the Tower of the Gray Owl.
The sickly man's awkward posture and cruel behavior have been replaced with a neat dignity and acerbic wit.
Though once listless, he now strives towards his goals with a life-or-death tenacity.
Most come away thinking he seems to know too many details about too much. Few can claim to know his motives or his goals.
Yet behind that confident appearance, the primary contributor for an open-world RPG's wiki battles existential dread and things far beyond his ken as he struggles to adapt to a grim, gothic fantasy world mirroring his favorite game.
The prospect of fighting against a world-ending calamity loses all of its appeal when it transitions from entertainment to reality.
Argrave is spurred towards unwanted heroism to preserve his life as he struggles desperately to keep this sinking ship afloat.

A price is always exacted for what fate bestowsaadapted from Zweigas Mary Queen of Scots.
aIam a nobody, with no time to notice the brightness of the sun.
aMy parents couldnat help me, and I wasnat highly educated. I had no choice but to make it on my own in the city.
aIad applied to many jobs, but no one ever hired me. Maybe itas because Iam not good at expressing myself, and Iam not the best communicator. I guess I just havenat shown enough ability.
aOnce, Iad eaten two loaves of bread over a three-day period. Hunger kept me up at night. At least I paid a monthas rent in advance, so I didnat have to face the cold winter wind outside.
aFinally, I found a job at the hospitalas morgue, keeping vigil over the dead.

Carter Williams was your typical twenty year old loser. After a fight in the street leaves him unconscious he wakes up in the body of a young dragon in an entirely new world.
Armed with a system to assist him and two beautiful wives to support him, Carter vows never to live his life hiding in the dark again as he seeks the title of dragon king.

I became the villain in the story of a hero.
So I was about to quit after fighting the main character.
But sheas obsessed with me. Whya|?

He had lived a thousand livesa| some were long and precious and some short-lived, forgotten in the back of his mind.This time, he was born as baby Lee Seojoon.Elvesa| fairiesa| slimesa| gift boxa| devilsa| heall use the mystical abilities from his past lives to captivate and capture the hearts of the people and become an idol, a superstar.Using the memories of his life akin to a fairy tale, heall become an idol that will be remembered in the annals of history.

After the battle, the beautiful senior sister shyly raised her face in front of you and slowly closed her eyes. At this time, youa|
[Choice 1: Kiss her lips gently. Reward for completion: Thousand Leaves Wonder (Earth Grade, High Tier)]
[Choice 2: Kiss her on the forehead. Reward: Sword of Yin Yang (Earth Grade, Low Tier)]
[Choice 3: Hug her. Reward: Netherworld Treasure Scales (Black Grade, High Tier)]
[Choice 4: Say it as fast as you can: Senior Sister, what are you doing? Are you trying to seduce me? Youave only fought with me once and want to be my girlfriend? Are you sure? Ah, do I go too far? But actually, Iave always treated you as my sister. Iam sorry. Completion reward: Randomly basic attribute points+1]
Eh? The choice this time was too simple. Of course, it was four.

My name is Jiang Li, and upon traversing to this realm, I found no golden opportunities waiting for me. Through sheer effort, I cultivated my way up to the Great Completion Stage. Now, suddenly, a system appears, claiming it can help me turn the tables and transform me from a minor Qi Cultivation phase practitioner into the foremost figure in the cultivation world.
Dear system, you're a bit late to the party. I, Jiang Li, already stand as the Emperor of our era, revered across the nine provinces. I am already the number one in the Cultivation World.

Having transcended countless trials and tribulations, Han Li has finally managed to ascend to the Immortal Realma| or has he?
Instead of the Immortal Realm, Han Li somehow finds himself in a lower realm known as the Spirit Domain Realm, having been stripped of his powers, treasures, and memories of the past 300 years.
Trapped in a foreign realm with limited resources and none of his allies from the Spirit Realm, Han Li must piece together what happened in the past 300 years.
Will he be able to return to the Immortal Realm, or will he be forced to languish in this lower realm for the rest of his existence?
It seems that as usual, the odds are stacked firmly against Han Lia|

aThree years into Qin Yuas marriage, his wife and in-laws all hated him.
On a fateful day, he found out that his wife was cheating on him, and she chased him out of their house.
Just as Qin Yu was completely devastated, the daughter of the prestigious Yan Family of Jing City came to him. She handed him his fatheras will and a contract of his and her marriage.
Years later, whenever people talked of Qin Yu, he was either the Holy Healer, Master of Martial, the Apex Cultivator, and more.
Qin Yu had become the strongest legend that had ever existed.
However, Qin Yu denied all the praises, saying that he was a man that loved his wife a lot.a

Jiang Hao transmigrated and was born into an ordinary household. His family was forced to sell him off into a demonic sect and he became a disciple.
He planned to cultivate, gradually become stronger, and live a peaceful life in the cultivation world. However, he was humiliated constantly by a demoness.
The difference in their abilities was astronomical. He had no choice but to endure the humiliation, hoping that he never would have to encounter her again.
He, who had no backing, caught the eye of the leader of the sect and finally could cultivate in peace. When he became the head disciple and met with the sect leader, he was stunned.
As he looked at the other partyas beautiful face, he was stunned. Wasnat this person the demoness from before?
aMy dual cultivation partner is actually the sectas patriarch?! a
aShould I tell her that everyone in this sect is a spy?a

Police officer, would you believe me if I say this is an Iyashikei game?
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Translatoras Summary:
Han Fei is a comedy actor who is down on luck.
Things seemed to be turning for the better when he was given an expensive gaming helmet to a virtual reality game called Perfect Life, a soothing iyashikei (slice-of-life) game that heals oneas soul.
Little did he know what he thought was heaven was actually a hell filled with terrifying ghosts and vengeful spirits.

Not everyone wants to live a life filled with fame, riches, glory, and honor. Some, just want the easy life. To live a life that simply plays itself over and over, with a hint of spice here and there.
To our young hero Yun Xi, he felt his calling for bread. He did not want to be the Godly Swordsman of old, nor the Majestic Immortal Emperor. He just wanted to be a plain-old breadmaker.
Yet, his dreams are crushed when he is given a revelation of the stars. From now on, how will his life change?

Hey, my luck is pretty gooda| I have transmigrated into the body of a rich young master!
Whatas this? A brat who told him not to look down on othersa| WHAT?! Did you say that heas someone of discipline and determination? Why does that sound so familiar?
Whatas that? A cripple who came from a fallen clan whose fiancee just broke off the engagement?! Wait a f*cking minutea|
Huh?! Iam responsible for his broken engagement? His supposed fiancee seems to be looking at me with aa|
Am I the villain of this story?! No, no, no. This wonat do. Iall suppress them all before they get the chance to mature. Iam not going to commit the same mistakes as those losers in the novels I read in the past!

In the vast and boundless continent Cangtu, there were ancient sects governing the Ten Old Domains, unworldly immortal clans beyond the Blue Sky, and primordial demon gods dominating the dark abyss that together created a great number of brilliant stories over the long course of the history.
In this very world, there was a boy, named Lin Xun, who embarked on his journey to the pinnacle of strength alone through cultivation and spiritual tattoo inscribing.
Escaping alone from the Mine Prison where he had been living since he was adopted by Master Lu, Lin Xun knew nothing about his identity but the little information his adopter, Master Lu, had told him. With two ancient spiritual tools Master Lu gave to him before the destruction of the Mine Prison, Lin Xun started his journey to Ziyao Empire, where he is supposed to find out the truth of his lost Spiritual Vessel and the person who slaughtered his family, leaving him orphaned.
Will he be able to unlock the mysteries of the two magic treasures, unveil the secrets of his identity and create a legend of his own?

It is the year 2500, and humanity has expanded its reach beyond the confines of Earth. In a distant sector of the galaxy, a young man named Erich aSilbera Jaeger is born into a dystopian empire that tightly controls the lives of its citizens.
Growing up in a society rife with discrimination, Erich faces an uncertain future as he approaches military conscription. He will spend the next two decades of his life serving in the Armed Forces of the Germanic Star-Empire, fighting against the many enemies of the authoritarian state.
As he navigates the treacherous landscape of interstellar warfare, Erich must grapple with his own ambitions and loyalties. Will he rise through the ranks to become the next dictator of the empire, or will he meet a gruesome end on the battlefield?
Join Erich on his journey through the Interstellar Age, as he confronts the challenges of war, politics, and personal identity in a universe filled with danger and intrigue.

As everyone knows, there is a power in the southern region that absolutely cannot be provokedathe Grass Hall.
The eldest disciple is the Sword Saint of the southern region, with a godly understanding of swords.
The second disciple is the Eternal Empress, who ruled an era.
The third disciple is a great scholar of the current generation, the reincarnation of the immortal of literature.
The fourth disciple is the reincarnation of a demon god, suppressing the Nine Hells.
Lu Changsheng: Me? Iam nothing special, just their master.

Above the sky, a kilometer-long giant fish flew over the city, ignoring the bombardment of missiles.
In Australia, a kilometer-long world-destroying python destroyed cities, devouring millions of people, and slowly left under the explosion of several nuclear bombs.
Coming to this dangerous world, Jack Clark, who unexpectedly obtained a salamander clone, was a little confused.
What could he do with a palm-sized hexagonal salamander? Make videos to earn money? Catch shrimps in a stream? Or... make it evolve into a giant beast?
A hexagonal salamander, also known as a hexagonal dragon, with unlimited evolutionary abilities, gradually evolved into a mythical world-destroying beast. From a hundred meters long, it turned kilometers and tens of thousands of meters long...
And under the synchronized strengthening, Jack Clark's original body also grew stronger, with increasing strength and speed, and even...