12 Miles Below - Chapter 1: Only A Nightmare

In the middle of a deserted island, a small boy wakes up with two sets of memories: one from his few years of life and the other from a man who lived to adulthood and achieved great things. When he least expected it, a powerful master appeared on the island and took him in as a disciple, revealing a shocking fact: magic exists in that world, and, thanks to it, humanity managed to conquer the galaxy.

In the age of Mecha for everyone, people could travel to the Endless Abyss to gather materials, enhance and forge their own Mechas, and thus wield the power to destroy heavens and earth.Jiang Chen had transmigrated and awakened the talent [Undying Barehand]. Once his Mecha shattered, he could permanently absorb its power and attain a multiple enhancement.…At the bottom of the abyss, the ancient demon god exerted great effort and finally broke the titan Mecha, but from the shards extended a hand that held down its head.“Congratulations, you’ve unlocked my restraints.”

“Here's what happened. I was in a desperate situation when I accidentally encountered a dragon. It told me I was a martial arts prodigy and said it would teach me the Dao of Immortality…” “This excuse for skipping class and cultivating in secret… is that seriously the reason?” “I don’t care whether it’s human or not, what matters is that the dragon said: ‘If you want to become strong, kneel and call me Master.’”

Jake Rivers was just another broke university student trying to survive—until an accident changes everything.After waking from surgery, Jake discovers a terrifying advantage: for one hour each day, he can see the gold market with impossible clarity. Every move, every trap, every surge becomes predictable. With no money and no safety net, he quietly turns this ability into profit, transforming small trades into growing wealth.What begins as a desperate attempt to pay debts soon becomes something far bigger. As Jake’s fortune rises, so does attention from powerful figures who notice a silent player dominating the financial world.To protect his edge and build something lasting, Jake must master discipline, secrecy, and ambition.Because getting rich is only the beginning.Jake Rivers is on his way to becoming a tycoon.___Just another newbie author here...Original novel...