Rise of the Devourer - Chapter 25Book 3: — Exploration Pt. 1

When she woke up again, she found herself become a peasant’s wife…

When he first crossed over, Chen Liguo did not want to accept it.

But he quickly discovered, after he crossed, he found that all the men he met had perfect figures and eight-packs. Furthermore, these men liked him.

As a gay man, Chen Liguo was so excited he shed tears of joy.

However, the world obviously wouldn’t have such good things.

Because, just as he was drooling and about to pounce, a system appeared and told him: Buddy, sorry to let you down, but you can’t be with these people.

Chen Liguo: What if I insist?

System: Hehe

……

Chen Liguo: You trash system! Destroying my youth! Ruining my s*x life!

- Description from novelupdates

For as long as he could remember, life had always been cruel.A young man in his early twenties—his name now lost to the past—was dealt a life filled with misfortunes.A cold, empty apartment, a soul-crushing job, and, finally, a terminal diagnosis.With nothing left to live for, his only comfort had been escaping into the fictional world of Path of the Elemental Sage, a story of heroes, magic, and survival.But fate had other plans.When death finally came for him, he didn’t fade into nothingness.Instead, he awoke in the world he had only read about—a world of chaos and danger where death lurked around every corner.The air smelled of magic, the sky was filled with possibilities.{«[Status Window]»}[Name: Lyrium Blackwood][Age: 16][Rank: D-][Skills: None][Elements: None}At first, confusion filled his mind.Who was Lyrium Blackwood?Why was he here?And why did this body feel so different?But as his memories returned, so did the realization: this wasn’t some blessing or second chance.He wasn’t reincarnated as the protagonist.No destined savior.No cheat abilities.No grand fate.He was just another mob, a face in the crowd meant to exist and die without leaving a mark.But this young man—the one who had left his old name and life behind—wasn’t the kind of person to roll over and accept his fate.“This world is dangerous. The protagonist isn’t the only one fighting for survival here,”he muttered, his red eyes deep and sharp.Unlike the naïve characters in the story, he knew the stakes.He’d read the web novel.He’d seen the carnage, the betrayals, the disasters that wiped out entire cities.And if there was one thing he refused to be, it was a pawn in someone else’s game.“I don’t care about glory. I don’t care about saving the world. All I care about is surviving—no matter what it takes.”Lyrium Blackwood wasn’t planning to live quietly or avoid danger.The only way to survive in this brutal world was to rise to the top.To be strong enough to stand above both heroes and villains.Using his knowledge of the story’s events and his iron will, Lyrium sets out on a relentless path to surpass the protagonist.Whether through clever manipulation, brutal training, or sheer desperation, he’ll climb higher and higher, leaving nothing to chance.But the deeper he gets, the more he realizes that this isn’t just the story he once read.As fate pushes him closer to the heart of the narrative, Lyrium begins to suspect that his reincarnation wasn’t an accident—and the world itself might be watching him.“I don’t care who or what stands in my way. If the story wants to kill me, I’ll rewrite the ending myself.”----------------------------------I apologize for any mistakes in this story, as it’s my first attempt at writing a novel.

Liam, a teenager plagued by low self-esteem and the target of relentless bullying at school, faces a grim reality. On his way home one fateful day, his life takes a tragic turn when he's struck by a hit-and-run driver, left to die alone on the street as the world seemingly forgets him. As he feels his life slipping away, he closes his eyes, believing it to be his end.To his astonishment, Liam awakens not in death but back in his modest home, the only legacy left by his late mother. As he opens his eyes, a strange, ethereal message appears before him:[World Conquerer System Awakened][Conquer The World §¢¥% Error][System Reboot][Lust System Awakened][Mission - Conquer The World and its beauties]Now endowed with an enigmatic system that promises power and allure, Liam's life is given a second chance with a purpose far beyond his wildest dreams. The Lust System grants him abilities to charm and conquer, turning his once-dull existence into a quest for dominance. With a new resolve, Liam sets out to transform from the school's underdog to its master, navigating through challenges, rivalries, and the complexities of power and desire.His journey will see him rise from obscurity, using his newfound abilities to not only avenge his past humiliations but to claim the hearts and loyalties of those around him, aiming to become the unrivaled number one in this world where beauty, power, and conquest intertwine.Shameless Mc/Milf/Smut/Harem/beauty/system/No Yuri/No Ntr/Overpowered