The Ice Lord Prime Minister's Black-Bellied Wife - Chapter 22

Just a warning, only read this if you want a proper story with meaning. If you just some powerup and fight and then some powerup and fight, this is not the story for you.The MC will be overpowered, but it does not mean his fights will be easy. Side characters wont be left behind either.------------------------In the beginning, an omnipotent being existed alone in an endless void, creating the universe to escape eternal solitude. Granting all lifeforms freedom and the potential to ascend, he hoped for companions to share in his divine existence.Over millennia, three mortals—Arcturus, a brave warrior; Selene, a wise sage; and Lysander, a compassionate healer—rose to power, guided subtly by their creator. Their journey towards divinity, however, turned dark as ambition and envy led them to betray their creator, resulting in his fall.Before vanishing, the original god established Gaia, a system ensuring universal balance and order. Countless years later, he is reborn as Theos, a mortal child in a humble village. Unaware of his past, Theos awakens the SSS Creator System, unlocking immense potential. With this newfound power, he embarks on a journey to restore cosmic balance and confront ancient betrayal, setting him on a path destined for greatness.Give it a try and let me know how is it.

A 21st-century tech manager, accidentally thrust into the body of Emperor Commodus—yes, the infamous villain played by Joaquin Phoenix—has one goal: not to die like him.Armed with his wits and a hyper-intelligent AI on a solar-powered laptop, he must navigate the treacherous politics of ancient Rome. Everyone, including his own sister, expects the arrogant, decadent tyrant. Instead, they find a calculating reformer. But as he tries to avert the fall of the empire, he discovers that being a “good” emperor might be even more dangerous than being the monster everyone is waiting for.

Zaiyila thought she had suffered enough—betrayed by her own mother and sold into marriage with a wealthy, aging man. But on the night of her pre-wedding ceremony, everything takes a dark and unexpected turn. A swarm of deadly snakes descends upon the gathering, killing her groom-to-be and throwing the hall into chaos. Fear spreads as the people recognize the serpents as the servants of the enigmatic and terrifying Snake King, Everett.When Everett himself arrives—a striking, horned man of unmatched beauty and power—Zaiyila finds herself drawn to him in ways she cannot explain. Despite the fear he inspires in others, she feels an unshakable connection to him, one that transcends the realm of logic. The moment she defies the fearful kneeling of the crowd, she unknowingly seals her fate.Taken into Everett’s domain, Zaiyila is forced to confront not only the dangerous, supernatural world she’s been thrust into but also the awakening desires she cannot deny. As she unravels the truth about her past and her connection to the Snake King, she must decide—will she resist the pull of destiny, or will she embrace the darkness and passion that Everett offers?A tale of betrayal, power, and an irresistible bond, Bride of the Serpent King explores the fine line between fear and desire, fate and choice.---

Everyone believes Lin Zhao Xi’s a genius.

Only she knows she’s looking back on years of experience in math competitions as a basis to “cheat”.

Until one day, her idol quietly looks at her.

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Time and space overlap, returning thrice.

— The past can change you.

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