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 <p>As they stared at me, the expression on my parent's faces was swiftly recorded once they heard I opened my first Meridian. Father was so ecstatic he vanished before bringing back grandfather and his younger brother Grey.</p>
 <p>Both their eyes grew wide with shock as I explained my process, Grandfather was surprisingly ecstatic, but Grey remained ever cold and distant. He eyed me as if looking for something; I didn't know why but I knew Grey had deeper roots within the Snow family than what was displayed.</p>
 <p>"I wish to speak to Arsène alone," Grey suddenly stated with an icy stare startling both my parents. Grandfather didn't look too surprised but nodded nonetheless in my parent's stead.</p>
 <p>Waving his hand, both my parents and himself suddenly disappeared, leaving me alone with my Grey. His cold demeanor seemed to have grown even colder as he stared me down, causing a stir in the pit of my abdomen.</p>
 <p>"What are your plans? I'm sure a mind as intelligent as yours has a scheme, and don't say your just a kid, or I will kill you where you stand." Grey softly stated with a profound gaze.</p>
 <p>My mind blank as a switch was flipped, my heart grew cold, and my eyes froze like an icy lake. As if staring at a corpse before me, I spoke grimly, "What is it you are after...Uncle,"</p>
 <p>Grey eyes grew wide as he muttered, "...Seeds of Darkness...impossible."</p>
 <p>Holding his stare, Grey frowned before speaking in a fathomless manner, "When I was your age, I was able to process the world just as you. I was a terrifying monster, as some would call me. We call people like us Soul Benders. We are born smarter and strong than most but are terrifyingly low in numbers. In fact, aside from you, I have only met three other people that shared the same traits as I."</p>
 <p>Hearing this, I froze as he continued, "So I will ask again, as smart as you are. There will always be someone smarter. We are family, but a man of my position needs to understand my chess pieces."</p>
 <p>"I hold no plans for this family; from my perspective, I have only been alive for one month. I have no knowledge of this world nor this kingdom, but I can say I wish to be free. I want to leave and explore." I coldly explain, lying to him would yield unpleasant results as I knew the man before me was far better with schemes than the current me.</p>
 <p>Grey, cold demeanor broke as he stared at me in surprise before grinning, "You are just like the other two. Maybe I would have been like you had she not died," he said with dismay and sorrow.</p>
 <p>Raising my brow, I saw a self-mocking grimace on his expression as he shook his head, swiftly regaining his cold demeanor.</p>
 <p>"I accept your path Arsène, but you know everything comes with a price. What are you willing to pay for such things. The snow family is one of the great houses that is currently housing you, protecting you, and cultivating you. What can you give us to gain that freedom you speak of."</p>
 <p>A cold, sinister smile surfaced on my face as thousands of thoughts flooded my mind, "So you are the true leader of the Snow's, grandfather is merely a power figure or rather a pawn for you to hide behind, it would seem you have some interesting enemies in this kingdom...or maybe far far away."</p>
 <p>Grey didn't admit anything, but I felt what I said was correct. His eyes, yes, his eyes, I was quite familiar with those eyes. Those are the eyes most of my victims held as I ripped the life from their bodies.</p>
 <p>"How about I help you with your goal, dear uncle...isn't that what you want...a powerful tool. The look of hatred that burns in your eyes, the sweet darkness that is covering your broken heart...who is it...who is your enemy." I asked, my mind slowly turning colder and colder.</p>
 <p>Darkness slowly began to devour my golden eyes, causing a chilling look to appear on Grey's dark expression.</p>
 <p>"This is enough for now." He swiftly commented, "You are free to do as you please until you grow stronger. But remember, we are far from done. Go take your pills," Gray stated, vanishing from my sight.</p>
 <p>Falling to my knees, sweat covered my body as a deep part of my soul began to burn. Quickly taking out two pills, I swallowed them as a cool sensation washed over my psyche.</p>
 <p>"Soul Benders huh,"</p>
 <p>Pushing my exhausted body up, I stared out the window at the bright Azure sky with disgust. Covering the blinds allowing the darkness to return. My mind slowly began to return to normal as I pondered over my recent changes.</p>
 <p>Sneering, I gazed at the darkened room before stepping out in a furious manner, angered by my own weakness. Mother and father were, however, to my surprise there startled at my current demeanor.</p>
 <p>"Arsène," Mother softly called,</p>
 <p>"I lost control...the darkness...what is it, "I questioned, hoping for a response.</p>
 <p>But to my disappointment, Mother only bit her soft lips as she teared up. Shaking her head, she didn't say anything but looked down in shame.</p>
 <p>"I'm sorry, mother," I bitterly said, knowing she still blamed herself for what happened. Forcing a smile on my face, I gently hugged her trembling body as she broke down in tears.</p>
 <p>"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry," she shouted, causing tears to build up within me. Father was already in tears as he wrapped his arms around us.</p>
 <p>"I will be strong...NO! I will be the strongest." I shouted with determination.</p>
 <p>Mother raised her eyes at me with both shame and hope as she kissed my cheek, "Yes, you will. We will make damn sure you survive. We will make you into a true monster far more dangerous than anything."</p>
 <p>Releasing a chilling smile, mother rose before walking away with Father following behind," Will you give it to him," he asked in a hushed tone.</p>
 <p>Tilting my head, their words suddenly faded as they vanished before I could hear anything else; jarring my head, I stepped back into my room.</p>
 <p>Standing in the secluded area, I took a deep breath before my eyes were filled with purpose. Performing the first movement in a few seconds, I advanced to the second movement, creating a deep scorching sensation around my body as I proceed to master my new form.</p>
 <p>Days began to pass as both mother and father seem to have vanished, leaving me alone. But my mind was rather preoccupied with only one thing, POWER!</p>
 <p>Covered with my own blood, I stood inside my room, constantly training. Aside from food and sleep, my days continued as I mindlessly cultivated in my darkened room.</p>
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 <p>My end was not majestic, my beginning was not beautiful, but I will make damn sure that I rise once more. No more shall I bend a knee, no more shall I hide, no more shall I cower. No more shall the light guild my path, for only Darkness remains.</p>
 <p>Killed by the universe's greatest killer, Truck-Kun. My existence was twisted as I gazed up at King-Yama, staring down at me with revulsion, "You sick bastard, you ate people." He bellowed, glaring at me with disgust.</p>
 <p>Snorting, I gathered my courage raising my head high and proud, my voice carrying a hint of pride, "So what, have you ever tried it…Let me ask you, have you ever had sex."</p>
 <p>A bewildered expression hung on his rugged appearance as he absentmindedly nodded. A slight smirk crossed my face as I declared, "then have you ate ass,"</p>
 <p>"WHAT!!!" He balled in panic, shivering like a guilty man on trial.</p>
 <p>"HAHA, you call me disgusting, but it appears you were sucking ass, now that is truly disgusting. I don't judge, but if you ask me, I will stick to cannibalism."</p>
 <p>"THAT NOT A FAIR COMPARISON, YOU LITTLE SHIT,"</p>
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 <p>Bai Song, 18 years old, seems to be a traveler.<br>
   After Bai Song was killed by a mud truck, he found himself transported to another world, and he even had a panel that could summon Servants.<br>
   Before Bai Song could feel happy, he suddenly realized that he seemed to have crossed over to the Type-Moon world.<br>
   Moreover, it was at a time point under the pen of Gen Urobuchi, the warrior of love.<br>
   Bai Song smiled wryly.<br>
   “If I commit su*cide now, I should be happier, right?”<br>
   And then…<br>
   Looking at the summoning formation, he saw a blue-gray large cat holding a trophy that read “National Rat-Catching Champion.”<br>
   Bai Song suddenly realized that the Type-Moon world had become much less terrifying in an instant.</p>
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 <p>In China’s modern martial arts society, Wu Xinghe was history’s youngest grandmaster of martial arts. He was invincible. Because of a strange incident, he was reincarnated as Qin Wushuang, a poor aristocratic boy in an entirely different world with its own set of rules. With his strong will and passion, he began his journey to pursue the highest peak of martial arts!</p>
 <p>The main character’s beliefs are:</p>
 <p>Never comply with the aristocrats or the rich people, regardless of any situation. To only depend on your own strength because, eventually, you will have the power to be invincible.</p>
 <p>Rise! Soar through the Galaxia!</p>
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 <p>It was in the year 2800 of the Midgard calendar. Back then, there was a Overlord who once reigned supreme and had reached the very brink of subduing the world.</p>
 <p>Her name was Ruphas Mafahl, a great woman dreaded as the Black-Winged Overlord.</p>
 <p>She was too strong, too fast, and too beautiful…</p>
 <p>However, she was defeated by Heroes who opposed her ferocity, and her ambition was brought to an end.</p>
 <p>――or so went the story of our protagonist’s in-game character, whose body he now possesses for some reason in a world 200 years after Ruphas’ downfall. Follow our protagonist as he becomes unnecessarily feared by his surroundings and unnecessarily worshiped by his former subordinates as he―or now she―cheerfully travels around this fantasy world.</p>
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 <p>In the early morning of September 23, 2019, a natural disaster arrived. The Dao of Heaven and Earth has changed, the desire of all souls have completely filled up the Heavens.</p>
 <p>The Dao of Heaven can no longer bear it. Evil thoughts, good thoughts, obsessions, and desires entangled endlessly, making the Heavens reach its limit, this shift caused an extreme change in the world, making fantasy come to reality.</p>
 <p>All worlds fused together, and all things compete for freedom in this cruel new world. This is the beginning of a new era, one filled with destruction and rebirth. This era is called the Eternal Era.</p>
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 <p>[Song of Ice and Fire Doujin]</p>
 <p>Crossing became the king of the Andals, the Roinas and the ancestors, the legal ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and the guardian of the whole territory, the “True Dragon” Viselis Targaryen III.</p>
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 <p>The protagonist of the collapse of the three former civilizations is Dr. Mei. What is the end of logic, the strongest brain, super intelligence, this is the story of the strongest scientist of Honkai with knowledge of the moon becoming the god of science!<br></p>
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 <p>An underprivileged prodigy, a cruel, ruthless world, and an epic story of battle and conquest. A young man with an exceptional inheritance leaves the small, rural city from which he hails on a journey to find the girl of his dreams. He defeats countless prodigies, sweeps through all forces that dare to stand in his way, and progresses step by step toward the pinnacle of all the worlds!<br>
   “I’m not targeting any gods in particular. All I’m trying to say is that all gods are trash in my eyes!”</p>
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 <p>Qin Nuo transmigrated into the Great Zhou dynasty, becoming the dim-witted Ninth Prince. As if it’s not enough to be a female transmigrating into a male, (s)he thought that (s)he could just enjoy a life of drinking, eating, and being merry–but no. He ended up being pushed to do something way beyond his abilities and entered the fight for the throne. Internally there is strife among brothers, and a powerful official with great authority; externally there are foreign powers looking to invade, and the discontent of the people that is boiling over. How is he supposed to pave a path through this mess both domestically and abroad? It’s hard to be emperor, and even harder to be a good emperor! This is a story about an emperor farming. While others are farming a field, he’s farming a whole imperial court.</p>
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 <p>The fairy road is long, only the sword is the companion.</p>
 <p>My name is Jiang Lin, and I am a good boy.</p>
 <p>Now…</p>
 <p>is a man in the magic sect…</p>
 <p>Oh, there are 99999 resurrection coins…</p>
 <p>One day, they broke through the door of the Demon Cult and questioned me with their swords.</p>
 <p>I slowly poured myself a cup of tea, and said calmly:</p>
 <p>“Loved…”</p>
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 <p>From the moment they set foot on the colony spacecraft, 10 million volunteers started a new journey.<br>
   This book is about farming in the early stage, and fighting for hegemony in the middle and later stages.<br>
   Guan Gong fights Qin Qiong, and Chitu wants to turn into a dragon. As an online game for hegemony, famous officials and generals in Chinese history are indispensable.<br>
   In addition, some non-human intelligent races left over from prehistory are active in this era that belongs only to human beings, adding luster to the new glory.<br>
   Everything starts from the island, let us follow the footsteps of the protagonist, keep moving forward, and create a new great</p>
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 <p>In the gloomy underground city, there are countless ancient ruins and treasures buried here.<br><br>
   Strange, aberrant, cursed thing…<br><br>
   Abyss, catacombs, ancient gods, mythological races…<br><br>
   Mechanic, curse seal planting, giant city black tower…<br><br>
   All kinds of strange alchemy, add a spoonful of steampunk, and two spoonfuls of mysterious and extraordinary, mixing up a colorful fantasy world.<br><br>
   Me, the puppet alchemist.<br><br>
   One person is the legion!</p>
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 <p>Lin Feng was originally in charge of Supermarket supply. One day the supermarket accidentally enters an Apocalypse world. The apocalypse is happening, he has a supermarket in his hand. See how Lin Feng brings a supermarket to survive the Apocalypse.</p>
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Chapter 13 - Soul Benders

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