The winner of the 33rd Fantasia Award, a cyberpunk fantasy, has been adapted into a manga with stunning artwork!In the year 2099 of the Integrated Calendar, in the city of Shinjuku, a city that has reached the ultimate pinnacle of development, the legendary Demon Lord Veltol returns. Amidst the splendid prosperity of the colossal city-state lies a brutal 'darkness' concealed beneath the surface. With the intention of dominating this new world, the Demon Lord rises to action within the boundless future!
The mere mention of the Yiling Patriarch strikes fear in the hearts of those who hear it, despite the fact that the notorious figure has been deceased for over a decade. This individual, also known as Wei Ying, was rumored to have practiced demonic cultivation and ordered the undead to wage war against powerful cultivation sects. Now, Wei Ying has returned from the dead and taken possession of a madman's body. Wei Ying wakes up in Mo Village, which is owned by a branch family of a prominent sect, and chaos erupts when a dismembered arm oozing with demonic energy makes an appearance. However, the arm's origins are just the beginning of the mystery. To Wei Ying's surprise, Lan Wangji—a stoic figure he believed detested him—arrives and whisks him away. As Wei Ying and Lan Wangji work to uncover the demonic arm's mystery, they come across old foes and allies while revealing its connection to Wei Ying's downfall from years ago.
Throughout his life, Lin Xiongchen has been plagued by misfortune and labeled "Calamity" in high school. His unfortunate circumstances have caused his peers to shun him, leading him to develop swift reflexes to avoid impending danger. Unexpectedly possessed by a Demonic Lute, he struggles to control its supernatural power while still being cursed with bad luck. In order to survive, he must learn to adapt and use the lute to his advantage, breaking the cycle of misfortune that has ensnared him for so long.
Whilst on the brink of death, Su Xiaobai is transported to an alternative realm with the lingering soul of Long Ming, the Star King; the mightiest human in that universe. However, with this possession comes the perilous "Infinity of Darkness" power, which solicits agonising discomfort each time he becomes aroused. The sole way to alleviate the torment is to locate the culprit responsible for Long Ming's assassination and claim the throne.
During a time when everyone was striving to attain immortality through cultivation, Wang Ling stood out as an exception. He had no interest in magic arts, cultivation, or pills - yet his cultivation level escalated rapidly. By the age of three, he was able to ride a sword; by seven, he had already achieved immortality. Despite his desire to keep a low profile, he unfortunately became the center of attention while attending an ordinary high school. It was exhausting to constantly be invincible and alone. All he wanted was to spend his life indulging in instant noodles. The existence of the mighty was dreary and mundane, even tedious... and to top it off, he was feeling stuck.
His pastime is playing the part of a pretentious individual. He's accustomed to discreetly spending lavish amounts around his peers as the ultimate affluent gamer with the most opulent armor and equipment. In the virtual realm, no problem is insurmountable if you have a deep pocket.
Yoo Sung-sik, an inexperienced gamer, was completely absorbed in the game and resolute in his efforts to use his player privileges and vast knowledge of the game to flourish in a world besieged by a colossal war.
He reigns supreme at the pinnacle of the world as the most dominant entity. Trivialities such as wealth, fame, and power hold no value in his eyes. The supposedly indomitable apostles cause chaos and unrest across the human continent for a single cause: "Hold on! Lao Zi is searching for his soulmate!" Yes, it is the chronicle of the sole and most formidable apostle who strives to locate his companion.
Why would a lovely girl like her be interested in me? Is it marriage she's after? I'm afraid that's not going to work out. And now this beautiful woman is asking me the same thing? My, my, when did I become so desired?
Now that he has relocated to Seoul, can the leader of Busan assert dominance over the city?
At the onset of the Flood, the Great Dao exhibited mercilessness, consuming everything in its path. A youth belonging to humanity descends towards the southern region and fortuitously chances upon the trail of cultivation. His existence hangs in the balance as he draws his sword, prepared to combat for survival.