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?

aWhatas it like becoming a vampire?a
When Xiang Kun first sees this question on Quora, he treats the answers as nothing more than fantasy stories. Back then, he naturally never expected that it didnat take long before he had the qualifications to truly answer this question.
After he recently losing his job, Xiang Kun experiences a series of inexplicable physical and mental changesaunable to eat or drink anything other than plain water, craving for blood, shedding a layer of his skin like a snake, staying awake for days before falling fast asleep for 30 hours, feeling uncomfortable staying in the suna| He has definitely transformed into a different person, or, is he even still a human?
Driven by his determination to seek the truth, Xiang Kun embarks on a dangerous yet exciting journey to understand his identity and powers. Nevertheless, to his surprise, he seems to be the first person ever who has undergone those transformationsa| Is it his destiny? Why is he the chosen one? At the start, Xiang Kun doesnat have the answers. But he refuses to give up searching.
During his self-exploration, Xiang Kun is taken by surprise by the positive effects of the changes to his body. Realizing that he can train certain parts of his body to carry out extraordinary functions, he continuously pushes his limits from building his muscle mass to enhancing his sense of smell and hearing. These aspecial powersa enable him to solve crimes and assist others in need. Until one day, he discovers something that gives him a lead to the cause of the changes in his bodya|
Can Xiang Kun uncover the truth and figure out what exactly happened to him? Will he trust anyone with his secret, or face all the challenges alone? Many mysteries and uncertainties await him.

After 2000 years has passed, the ruthless demon lord has just been reincarnated! But his aptitude at an academy for nurturing candidates for demon lords is, \

In a world of constant competition, one man aims for the top. In this new genre VRMMORPG, he plans on becoming the strongest at all costs.
The classes, the races, the starting zones, everything is a mystery in 'New Eden'. This game is coming out without a shred of details. The only thing that was promoted was the freedom of skill choosing.
Our protagonist Alexander, gamer tag Astaroth, has always dreamt of becoming an E-Sports athlete. His parents supported his dream, but they are no longer of this world. He fully intends on making it in this new game, if not for him, then at least to honor their memory.
With no idea how he wants to play his character, Alexander chooses the most mysterious starting race. Will this be his road to success or his downfall? The game assistant certainly thought the latter.
aDo as you wish, young adventurer. I only wish to add this. Do not come back with complaints when you realize you have made the wrong choice. a The elf said, looking at him with clear hatred.
aWe will see about that.a Alexander flatly replied. aI love challenges.a He added.
aVery well!a The elf harrumphed. aHave the adventure of your lifetime, as short as it will last.a He sarcastically added.
Ahead of him lies an uncertain path, filled with trials and hardships.
But one thing is clear in his eyes. He will become the strongest player in the game, even if he must step over mountains of corpses to do so.
Over are his days of working hard for nothing, it's make or break now!

A skilled thief gets a system in an Alternate Wizarding World. The system seems useless in the beginning since he hasn't unlocked any features. But...
[The very first feature of the System has been unlocked.]
[Congratulations. You've unlocked the class feature. Due to your existing skills and experience, you have gained the Special Class \

Strange world, unusual immortals and Buddhas, is it true or false? Li Huowang, who was... Read moreStrange world, unusual immortals and Buddhas, is it true or false? Li Huowang, who was in a daze, didn't know anything. He is very sick... CollapseAbility Steal, Accelerated Growth, Adventurers, Aliens, Alternate World, Ancient China, Apocalypse, Artifacts, Dao Comprehension, Daoism, Divination, Dreams, Evil Gods, Evil Protagonist, Fantasy World, Godly Powers, Gods, Incubus, Male Protagonist, Modern Day, YoukaiThis is \

aIam terribly sorrya|a
A god was suddenly prostrating in front of Kayano Takumi. He was apparently killed by mistake. Moreover, he canat be reborn again. However, he is able to live in a different world? Then, letas do that, please. The god made a mistake again and transferred me into a dangerous forest. Seriously, whatas going on? Besides, there are children here. I canat leave them here, I will take care of them.

In The Kingdom of Elves, the War of Gods 1000 years ago caused the fall of the World Tree. In a world where true gods rule, the fall of the elven civilization came soon after.
A 1000 years has passed, the new World Tree is now reborn.
Eve Euktrahill, the Mother of Nature, the Goddess of Life, the Great Ruler of Elves. Armed with the ability to connect to the Internet on the blue planet, She(cY=, a pronoun used for god) now must rely on players from the blue planet to help her goal of reviving the past glory of the elves and the World Tree.

Fate, a gatekeeper who had been working for the castle, is beset by a few burdens.
It is the constant hunger attacks triggered by a skill he had obtained upon birth. A useless skill, it only serves to make him hungrier; however, unbeknownst to him, it has a concealed ability.
On one day, having killed a thief sneaking into the castle, he finally noticed its true power.
A skill that feeds upon the very soul of the subjects he kills, taking away all their powers. And thus, finally, his constant hunger had been satiated for the first time.
With just that, the man who has been treated like a pile of trash slowly started raising his head. Having exceeded the concept of levels, he strikes fear with his terror-like strength, earning him the nicknamea|

Liam Sera Banfield is a reincarnator.
He was reincarnated into a fantasy universe of swords and magic, but at a time that civilization was already making advancements into outer space.
The setting takes place in an intergalactic empire, a space opera-like universe where humanoid weapons and spaceships do battle.
Liam, who had incarnated into an aristocratic family in a monarchic society, has the ambition to one day become an evil lord.
In his previous life, Liam had unfortunately lost everything and died in despair.
a Itas foolish to live for others.
a I will live for myself.
Holding those feelings in his chest, he starts towards his second life, but is instead worshipped as a virtuous ruler from his difference in values.
Will Liam be able to safely become an evil lord?

Waking up inside the ruins of an orphanage, Alexander finds himself chained and sold to slavery.
A modern metallurgist, trapped in ancient times, watch as he tries to play with the cards fate dealt him.
He will make plate armor, invent paper, build roads, teach governance and many more, as he tries to carve a place for himself.
But how can such things not attract jealous eyes?
The naval superpower- Cantagena,
The unstoppable army of- Exolas,
The superpower of the east- Adhania,
The mercantile confederation- Sybarsis,
The religious fanatics- Iyizarid,
And the ever-present- Barbarians of the Barren Forrest,
All want something from each other.
In this ocean of sharks, follow a small carp as it struggles to leap through the dragon gate and establish a dynasty to outlast them all.

After the soldiersa mercenary group where he used to work had been utterly destroyed, Loren, who survived the disaster, decided to walk the adventureras path as a way to make a living. However, for Loren who had no acquaintances and nothing but an empty pocket on him, receiving a single quest seemed like a faraway aim. So, as he was contemplating about what he should do next, another adventurer called out to him.

A high school student that has lived as a mob-character aa Mimori Touka
During the school trip Touka and his classmates are summoned to another world.
According to the goddess who summoned them, summoning so many heroes with high ranks such as S-ranks and A-ranks is very unusual.
However ,Touka was the only person with the lowest rank aa he was an E-rank hero.
His status is overwhelming low in comparison to his classmates. Moreover, Toukaas peculiar skill is supposed to be an absolute failure aAbnormal State Skillaand therefore he was abandoned and thrown away .a|
Thus the former mob-character and abandoned hero, will absolutely become the strongest as he advances and strike back.

Join Lu Yin on an epic journey across the Universe, pursuing the truth and tragedy of his past. This is a world of science fantasy where the older generations step back and allow the young to take charge of affairs. Heart-wrenching separations, terrifying situations, all with comic relief that will leave you coming back for more. This is a world where the other characters actually matter, and are revisited frequently as their own lives unfold. Dotting Lu Yinas path are monumental feats of kingdom-building and treacherous political situations where he must tread carefully if he wants to get to the truth of his history.

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.

aWhatas it like becoming a vampire?a
When Xiang Kun first sees this question on Quora, he treats the answers as nothing more than fantasy stories. Back then, he naturally never expected that it didnat take long before he had the qualifications to truly answer this question.
After he recently losing his job, Xiang Kun experiences a series of inexplicable physical and mental changesaunable to eat or drink anything other than plain water, craving for blood, shedding a layer of his skin like a snake, staying awake for days before falling fast asleep for 30 hours, feeling uncomfortable staying in the suna| He has definitely transformed into a different person, or, is he even still a human?
Driven by his determination to seek the truth, Xiang Kun embarks on a dangerous yet exciting journey to understand his identity and powers. Nevertheless, to his surprise, he seems to be the first person ever who has undergone those transformationsa| Is it his destiny? Why is he the chosen one? At the start, Xiang Kun doesnat have the answers. But he refuses to give up searching.
During his self-exploration, Xiang Kun is taken by surprise by the positive effects of the changes to his body. Realizing that he can train certain parts of his body to carry out extraordinary functions, he continuously pushes his limits from building his muscle mass to enhancing his sense of smell and hearing. These aspecial powersa enable him to solve crimes and assist others in need. Until one day, he discovers something that gives him a lead to the cause of the changes in his bodya|
Can Xiang Kun uncover the truth and figure out what exactly happened to him? Will he trust anyone with his secret, or face all the challenges alone? Many mysteries and uncertainties await him.

aWhatas it like becoming a vampire?a
When Xiang Kun first sees this question on Quora, he treats the answers as nothing more than fantasy stories. Back then, he naturally never expected that it didnat take long before he had the qualifications to truly answer this question.
After he recently losing his job, Xiang Kun experiences a series of inexplicable physical and mental changesaunable to eat or drink anything other than plain water, craving for blood, shedding a layer of his skin like a snake, staying awake for days before falling fast asleep for 30 hours, feeling uncomfortable staying in the suna| He has definitely transformed into a different person, or, is he even still a human?
Driven by his determination to seek the truth, Xiang Kun embarks on a dangerous yet exciting journey to understand his identity and powers. Nevertheless, to his surprise, he seems to be the first person ever who has undergone those transformationsa| Is it his destiny? Why is he the chosen one? At the start, Xiang Kun doesnat have the answers. But he refuses to give up searching.
During his self-exploration, Xiang Kun is taken by surprise by the positive effects of the changes to his body. Realizing that he can train certain parts of his body to carry out extraordinary functions, he continuously pushes his limits from building his muscle mass to enhancing his sense of smell and hearing. These aspecial powersa enable him to solve crimes and assist others in need. Until one day, he discovers something that gives him a lead to the cause of the changes in his bodya|
Can Xiang Kun uncover the truth and figure out what exactly happened to him? Will he trust anyone with his secret, or face all the challenges alone? Many mysteries and uncertainties await him.

Alternative Title: aReincarnated as the Heroas Daughter: Why Is My MP Not Running Out?
After living a life filled with hardships and suffering which ended in her ultimate sacrifice to protect her family and defeat the foes that she hated the most, our protagonist suddenly finds herself being brought to a white space where a God of Reincarnation quickly realizes he committed a mistake.
aWait, youare not from Earth?! Oh, my bad!a
After being mistaken for a agood soula due to her high positive karma count, she is reincarnated by error and given a glitched system as her only gift to explore this new world. Now, she finds herself being reincarnated as a half-elf girl named Sylph with two loving and doting parents.
However, as she grows up, she begins to find weird thingsa|
aWhy is my father just slaying a dragon leisurely?a
aEh? My mother can heal any wound or disease?!a
aWait! Why is my MP never running out? Whatas going on in here?!a
Join Sylph as she explores a new world of endless possibilities, fights against the ghosts of the past that torment her parentsa lives, discovers herself and makes good friends along the way. Who knows? Perhaps this time sheall even save the world!
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