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UPP - Chapter 97: Cascade Gardens
(My apologies for the slow update. I've been doing some editing to improve the flow of volume 2. I've also been searching for publishing opportunities and submitting applications, trying to make the writing journey last as long as possible! Still, the first rejection just came in. Gotta be c...
UPP - Chapter 96: The Tree's Secrets
"Why would they seek out such an existence to worship?" Vincent asked casually as the two sat atop a makeshift platform constructed from woven wooden branches.Their position was only a mile from Emberwood village, hidden behind towering trees. Vincent had layered protective wards to avoid de...
UPP - Chapter 95: Forces at Play
Nathan once again returned to the underground chamber with Darkan, accompanied by Alaric's presence. Beside the sect leader stood another figure. This person appeared younger, with a somewhat round face that maintained an unending subtle smile from the moment Nathan stepped inside. He wore a mix...
UPP - Chapter 94: The Coming Threats
Previous Chapter - 93 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 95"Dude, that's not how you start a conversation." Nathan glanced at his friend, raising his hand."Uhhh," Zeryn paused, dragged out the word. "Then how should I?""No. You don't have the right to ask about ot...
UPP - Chapter 93: Luck and Misfortune
Previous Chapter - 92 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 94Despite their outward displeasure, the support group from Verdant Spire Sect still followed and protected Nathan's group thoroughly from a close distance. The winged lion caused several passersby to fear its magnificent form and majestic...
UPP - Chapter 92: Demon Energy
Previous Chapter - 91 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 93Both sides froze at what was unfolding before them.The centipede-human halted its wooden drill, staring intently at the human before it."What are you?" it couldn't help but blurt out.The one being questioned offered no answer.Nat...
UPP - Chapter 91: Human Centipede
Previous Chapter - 90 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 92(I think I may have to buy some covid test kits. The thing is rampaging in my country. @@)In a single second, everything reversed so quickly it left Nathan dizzy.He lunged forward to grab Gideon, but Elder An blocked him by rushing in. The o...
UPP - Chapter 90: Undying Past
Previous Chapter - 89 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 91Nathan felt like he was swimming in the deep end for the first time. That sinking sensation when your feet gradually leave the sloped bottom, inching further until water rises past your chin. He remembered placing one foot too far, causing h...
UPP - Chapter 89: The “Snake”
Previous Chapter - 88 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 90"So the village head saw the monster, huh?” Nathan asked, appearing to offer Meida a way to save face.The woman nodded hurriedly, realizing she'd spoken carelessly, waving her hand."Yes, yes, that's what I meant."Once a...
UPP - Chapter 88: Gideon’s Past
Previous Chapter - 87 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 89The Verdant Spire Sect disciples were led down a hallway into a room where six people sat conversing with each other.From outside, Nathan could hear them discussing mundane topics like trade, neighbors' children, and crop yields. He supp...
UPP - Chapter 87: Emberwood
Previous Chapter - 86 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 88Blinded by his own preconceptions, Nathan had imagined that a village would consist of ramshackle houses—dilapidated, simple, and old. He couldn't have been more wrong.Emberwood was surprisingly modern, with sturdy architectural struct...
UPP - Chapter 86: Fusion
Previous Chapter - 85 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 87(I have been handing over work these last few days. I didn't know it was going to be so long and tedious. Will go full throttle next week. XD)Module [Fusion]Description: You can choose two or more skills to combine and produce a new skil...
UPP - Chapter 85: Mission Center
Previous Chapter - 84 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 86(Longest chapter yet. XD)Immersed in relentless training sessions, Nathan barely noticed the passage of time.Every day he ate, consumed various medicines, and practiced his skills in absorbing lunar energy and food to increase his level. Des...
UPP - Chapter 84: Messing Around and Found Out
Previous Chapter - 83 || Fiction Index || Next Chapter - 85"Well? Does this look familiar?" Jessica asked."You really do watch a lot of cartoons," Nathan chuckled.Jessica stuck out her tongue, offering no comment as she continued showing her friend more of her knitted creations. Thou...
UPP - Vol 2 begins - Chapter 83: The under currents
(Weird, isn't it? A title to the chapter? Haha, I always want to do it. But sometimes it's just mind-boggling to come up with a good title. But screw it, I'm gonna sometimes give it a try and maybe go back to write the title if I couldn't have one at the time.The weekend was busy so ...
UPP - Chapter 82
(Final chapter of Volume 1. We've gone so far!)Silence fell once more upon the crowd after the blood analysis conclusion was delivered."Nonsense!" the Tier 7 cultivator roared, his mist aura churning in agitation.The Emperor's Tier 5 space aspect lackey trembled under the powerful be...
POTLS - Chapter 24: The Chamber
Paul didn't even have time to rejoice before being pushed out of the Portal.First, he felt his body become heavier. The lightness and agility gained from the stat bonuses were suddenly stripped away, returning him to his original, weak, and vulnerable state. Then came the fear from the hostile g...
POTLS - Chapter 23: One Minute Before Dawn
Paul rolled forward, successfully evading the first attack.He frantically sprinted sideways, his [Blood Barrier] shattering under Count Dracula's powerful strikes. The sword in his hand swung upward, triggering [Daybreak Executioner] explosions that only managed to blast apart a few tentacles.Hi...
POTLS - Chapter 22: 15 Before Dawn
Once the wind changes direction, it becomes nearly impossible to shift again. For the nine Survivors, the situation had deteriorated beyond salvation.Count Dracula and his creeps dominated the battlefield with overwhelming force.The humanoid figures created from thick, viscous blood would reform aft...
POTLS - Chapter 21: Count Dracula
The aisle leading inside was bathed in eerie, dim candlelight. Rows of long benches flanked either side, reminiscent of church pews. On the walls hung watercolor paintings depicting stylized scenes of a vampiric nobleman. In one, he stood with arms outstretched as streams of blood flowed around him,...
POTLS - Chapter 20: The Parties
The first thing Paul needed to do was run.Not because he feared the Gargoyle, but to prevent the nine other Survivors from discovering his presence. If they spotted him, it would completely undermine his plans.He pushed himself harder, forcing his legs to move faster. The Gargoyle flew just behind h...
POTLS - Chapter 19: The Castle
The explosions from [Daybreak Executioner] had become Paul's favorite sound.Monsters fell like wheat before his sword strokes. Just days ago, he'd worried about their numbers. Now he had enough confidence to face any horde.That was for the common fodder, at least.Elites still required more e...
POTLS - Chapter 18: Defiance
A bone-shattering punch sent Paul crashing to the ground, his sword flying from his grasp. Blood flooded his mouth like a breaking wave. Several tooth fragments shot out from between his lips.His vision blurred as curses rang in his ears. He swung blindly forward, trying to push his attacker away.A ...
POTLS - Chapter 17: Risks and Return
Paul focused his thoughts on analyzing the possibility of running. Quickly, he concluded it would be unwise.His stamina was undoubtedly inferior to his opponent's. He'd be out of breath before escaping, leaving himself defenseless for his enemy to harvest like ripe wheat.The opponent would n...
POTLS - Chapter 16: Evolution
Unlike the Blood Courtier, the Crimson Court Noble possessed far superior reaction speed.Only now did Paul understand the vast difference between himself and the monster—and how lucky he'd been during his previous run. If not for the creature's claws getting stuck between his ribs, the she...
POTLS - Chapter 15: Stronger
Paul eliminated sleep whenever possible. This made his movements somewhat hazy, but it was necessary. Another reason companions were essential—without someone keeping watch, a person could oversleep and miss monster attacks.Ghouls would at least climb trees to wake him, but Shadow Hounds were usel...
POTLS - Chapter 14: Elite
Paul tossed another dry branch into the campfire as the flames weakened, no longer hot enough to roast the rabbit meat.Today's harvest was more than sufficient. Reaching level 8 on the first day was his best result yet. Though his increased stats helped him manage dangerous situations, the Secre...
POTLS - Chapter 13: Outnumbered
Paul tilted his head to one side, dodging the filthy blood spattering from the monster. This viscous fluid was entirely different from normal blood—a failed experiment mixing vampire noble blood with inferior quality blood. Nevertheless, it worked perfectly with [Blood Barrier].A thin membrane wit...
POTLS - Chapter 12: The Hunt for Resources
//You leveled up!<<Option 1: Blood Barrier>>Shield absorbing damage<<Option 2: Crescent Moon Slash>>Slash that creates a damage zone.<<Option 3: Shadow Dodge>>Brief invulnerability while dodging.//Paul chose [Blood Barrier] as his next active skill. First, he needed defensive support. [Healing Hand]...
POTLS - Chapter 11: Back Again
Paul blinked and found himself standing on solid ground.He was in a basement within the Crimson Moon Estate, one of the scattered safe rooms throughout the map. Its architecture was simple: rough gray stone blocks forming the walls, their surfaces coarse and jagged, betraying a lack of care in their...
