Moonlight filtered through the barred window, casting thin shadows across Nova's small frame as he sat in quiet meditation. His chest rose and fell in a steady rhythm, each breath following the pattern of a cultivation technique he'd learned in his sixth life. The iron keys lay on the stone floor before him, darkened and spotted with rust.
[Body Cultivation skill Metal Saint Physique {Grade 4} has reached the first level.]
[Your skin has absorbed par...
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Hearing his words, the captain seemed unsure of how to act, shifting in her seat. “... Are you sure? I wouldn’t want to risk revealing your identity.”
“It’s fine,” Nova replied, having changed his voice back to that of a child. “It’s better if you know.”
The unexpected voice caused her to freeze momentarily. Then she turned sideways in her chair, slowly looking back at him. “You’re a child–wait, it’s you?!”
Two surprises hit her in rapid successio...
2025-01-16 03:56:46 +0000 UTC
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Nova sat in wonder, looking at his new soul fragment. It was overwhelmingly strong, more than he expected.
‘Hah! A Soul Power of twelve thousand! This should give me some options, for sure! Bright soul purity, that sounds good. A time limit of five minutes… Well, I should probably be happy it’s that much.
These numbers are incredible… I didn’t think any aspect coul...
2025-01-16 03:55:37 +0000 UTC
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Nova stared at the system’s question for a moment, but he had no intention of trying to equip Carl’s soul. He wasn’t ready to experiment with souls, and especially not innocent ones.
‘... No, that’s fine. What… what happens to the person when a soul is consumed? Can you answer that?’
[???]
‘Yeah, figures… They obviously disappear, but does it affect my soul?’
[Absorbing a soul with low purity will result in...
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‘Let’s see if I can improve my essence generation first. I’m more used to absorbing energy from the surroundings, but a cultivation skill should help.’
Closing his eyes, he focused on his breathing. He imagined each of the hundred-and-eight pressure points throughout his body opening and closing with each breath, flushing them with essence and energy from his lungs.
This required immense concentration, but it was something Nova had done thousands of times before...
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A wave of comforting heat and refreshing cold crashed through Nova’s body, immediately making itself available to his will. And Nova didn’t hesitate, putting his arm forward and aiming it at the two murderers.
[You don't have the required aspects for skill: Arcane Blast]
The reaction from the energy flowing in his body was muted, like it was submerged in tar. A stark contrast to his previous life.
The torch-lit hallway revealed his position now, standing...
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In the middle of a hundred-meter-wide scorched crater, an old man in an extravagant blue robe sat on the ground, looking at the smoldering bodies surrounding him. The battlefield had gone quiet, signaling the end of a decade-long war.
Armored footsteps could be heard behind him, and soon, a warrior in blood-soaked armor appeared through the smoke, running toward the old man with an ecstatic grin.
“Archmage Nova, we won the battle! We finally won!”
“That’s go–” th...
2025-01-16 03:35:27 +0000 UTC
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The next book I've been working on since I finished the first book of Aspect of Survival is now ready for relrease!
It is called "Nova: The Final Reincarnation"
And here is an intro gif I made for the occasion :)
I hope you are as excited as I am!
GoldSphere
2025-01-16 03:30:51 +0000 UTC
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Hello everyone, thank you all for reading Aspect of Survival and supporting me so far!
The last chapter (80) was the end of the first book, and unfortunately, I've decided to put the story on hiatus.
This was not a decision made easily, but it is something I feel I have to do if I want to make a living as an author. The response simply hasn't been as good as I had hoped, and the numbers are going down instead of continuing to grow.
Whatever my next work ends up being,...
2024-10-23 22:45:02 +0000 UTC
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In a world of white, where the land stretched endlessly in all directions, a grand city stood proudly on a mountaintop. It was a city of a million buildings, stretching far and wide, with all kinds of people roaming the streets.
A constant melody played through the streets, and floating points of light illuminated each corner as the distant sun started setting.
At the top of the mountain, in the highest building, a lonely girl stared out at the magnificent landscape. The room was ...
2024-10-23 22:40:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 79 - Tell Me Everything
The room was silent while Serah digested his words. It took longer than anything else he had said, and that was perfectly understandable. It wasn’t something that could be understood with simple logic, nor could it be believed without undeniable proof.
“... Sorry, I’m… not understanding this,” She eventually said, rubbing her forehead. “How is it possible to create a world? Did they build this planet with… shovels? Giant space-shovels?...
2024-10-22 21:28:12 +0000 UTC
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John was frozen in place, shocked beyond belief. There was no logical explanation for Serah's seeing him right now. She was a recording of the past—something that happened five years ago.
He looked behind himself, trying to find an explanation. But there was no John behind him in bed. And she had asked why he seemed so old.
“John, what’s going on?! Are you John?” Serah asked, looking nearly as confused as he was.
“... You… can see me?” he asked, just to convinc...
2024-10-22 00:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Sitting in the corner of the tavern, John stared at his trainer, trying to connect the two personalities in his mind. “... Are you Captain Dirk?”
His trainer nodded, taking another sip of wine. “Correct, mostly. I’m glad he’s still alive.”
“Huh… So he’s a really good fighter? I tried attacking him the first time I saw him.”
“He’s a better trainer than a fighter, unfortunately. And when people of your talent show up, he will have mixed feelings. But st...
2024-10-18 18:48:32 +0000 UTC
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John woke up early the next morning, feeling much better than the day before. He was still feeling the emotions, but now he was ready to tackle the problem head-on.
‘... But how do I do that? I could go back to Earth to see if the guiding point has changed directions, but I don’t think I’ve done what I came here to do yet… Do I just look around? I need to talk to Serah’s parents as well…’
“Here you go, dear! A good, healthy breakfast!” his mother said, w...
2024-10-17 21:06:23 +0000 UTC
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John and Karin eventually reached the door to his room, with Vera there mostly in spirit. The bone was now pointing directly through his door, to somewhere about ten meters inside, according to his estimations.
Once he got close, the door opened with a light swoosh, and after hesitating slightly, he entered.
It was almost exactly like he had left it, clean and neat. The window to his right showed him the village, still standing and looking as peaceful as ever. It made him long for...
2024-10-16 22:24:25 +0000 UTC
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Berlin was just like John remembered it: an oppressive wall stretching out of sight around tall and cold buildings. It was different from Paris, where people had the liberty to care about design and beauty.
John felt that Berlin more adequately represented Earth’s state, emphasizing function over form—a very German approach, if the stereotypes from his world also held true here.
But even here, there were beautiful buildings with columns and stonework that reminded him of the c...
2024-10-15 22:40:00 +0000 UTC
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The room stayed silent for a while as everyone sat back down again, leaving John kneeling on the ground and Karin standing behind him.
Carver rubbed his face, looking like he was trying to clear his head. “At least Serah’s still alive. Do you have any idea where you’re going to look for her, John?”
“None,” John replied, sighing deeply. But then he reconsidered. “Well, there is… one possibility. But I think I’d be stupid to use it.”
“What’s that?”
2024-10-14 22:06:32 +0000 UTC
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John made his way back out of the building, down the stairs, and out the large white doors. He noticed the woman by the counter had disappeared somewhere, assuming it had something to do with the current emergency.
The guards outside greeted him as he left, but John merely nodded back, feeling a severe lack of energy threatening to put him on the ground.
‘I’ll return to the military facility; some beds should be available. Maybe the medical facility has a spot for me next ...
2024-10-11 22:40:01 +0000 UTC
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A chill ran down John’s back as he heard of the recent development. All tyrants heading for the same country at once could only cause a disaster.
He swallowed nervously, turning back to Rania. “B– but with the new forms of essence, we should be able to fight them, right?”
Rania pursed her lips, seemingly doubting John’s optimism. “... If the liquid essence is as powerful as you say, which I believe it is, then it would allow each of us to beat a tyrant. But we are outn...
2024-10-10 21:27:06 +0000 UTC
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The Lady of Fate smiled at John as she waved a hand. The metal room they stood in was erased, giving way to the infinite white vista John had seen the last time he visited.
Now, the only thing inside it was the two of them. He didn’t even see a door like last time.
“Of course I’ll help you, John. After that, you’re more than deserving. But I’m curious about what happened inside the portal. Did you just get out?”
John exhaled slowly, preparing to open the sheer ba...
2024-10-09 22:40:12 +0000 UTC
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John walked unopposed out of the military facility surrounding the portal, heading for the extravagant white building near the city's center.
‘She should be willing to see me, right? After everything she’s done to influence my fate… She might even know the importance of my knowledge right now.’
Seeing the city look exactly like it had when he left made everything seem unreal, like the portal was just a bad dream. The few people walking around in the streets like i...
2024-10-08 22:40:00 +0000 UTC
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What little remained of the inverted planet was quickly disappearing, crumbling from within. John, flying through the air with the others, watched the sunlight streaming through the massive holes. If he were in a different state of mind, he would have found the sight strangely beautiful.
‘How many lives are you ending right now, Rain? And for what? For fucking WHAT?!’
He regained some mobility, but the force sending him flying was unbreakable. And even if he could mov...
2024-10-07 21:22:43 +0000 UTC
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Rain and Serah didn’t seem to care about the planet falling to pieces. Instead, they looked at each other. Serah gave Rain a nod, bowing her head forward.
Rain's hand started glowing in a golden color, then she moved it to Serah's forehead, looking like she was plucking a hair from it.
John's mind raced. ‘No! Don't touch her!’ His muscles strained against the invisible force holding him, but to no avail. He could feel his heart pounding, each beat a painf...
2024-10-04 22:40:01 +0000 UTC
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The trip back to the treehouse didn’t end up being as exciting as John had hoped, mainly because the snake meat made it impossible to fly very fast. But he didn’t mind.
The hunting trip had given him everything he could have wanted, so asking for anything else would be greedy.
Only one thing was bothering him, and that was Rain. He saw no way of figuring out what was bothering her, and none of his theories made much sense.
Serah was wrapped around his back and leaning he...
2024-10-03 22:40:01 +0000 UTC
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John and Serah flew through the jungle, weaving between the trees and searching for prey. At their level, nothing short of a horror would be a challenge, so they didn’t feel threatened at all.
At least not by beasts.
Serah’s grip grew tighter the higher they flew, and John could feel her eyes only looking down instead of at the surroundings.
“Hey, I enjoy breathing,” he rasped out, hoping he wouldn’t need to put essence into his neck.
“Oh! Sorry!” She rel...
2024-10-02 22:40:00 +0000 UTC
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After returning to the treehouse, everyone talked about their experiences so far. It turned out that Serah had decided to set up base in the tree, and Carver and the others agreed to stay behind after meeting her.
Rain was still resting in a room upstairs, and Serah didn’t allow anyone to see her. Not even John. And while he wanted to protest, he knew Serah wouldn’t deny him if it weren’t necessary.
John and Dennis told them about their journey, but they avoided discussing h...
2024-10-01 22:40:01 +0000 UTC
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Serah stared at him and gasped slowly, seeming unable to process what he said. Then her armor appeared again, completely hiding her face.
“Oh, come on!” John exclaimed, tempted to call her a coward. He could feel himself smiling from relief, glad to finally have his feelings heard.
“John, you can’t just…” She pointed at him firmly, but with a shaking hand. “You! That’s not what I meant!”
“What’s the difference?”
“The symbolism! The line we’v...
2024-09-30 22:40:32 +0000 UTC
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As he met the two girls in the entryway of the treehouse, John couldn’t help but notice the stark difference between them. Rain was still pale, and she looked down at the floor once her eyes met his. It was clear she hadn’t fully recovered from whatever bothered her.
Serah, on the other hand, looked great. Standing there in her white armor, she smiled brightly at John. But he could sense a sliver of sadness, deeply hidden, behind her eyes.
“John! She’s doing better now, bu...
2024-09-27 22:40:00 +0000 UTC
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After pushing the curtain aside, John and Dennis entered the hole in the tree. A winding staircase awaited them, only wide enough for one.
‘... They’ve probably done this for extra security. Very few beasts would be able to get through here. But a demon would destroy the tree if it knew people were inside.’
He had decided to put the questions away for now, waiting for the two girls to return instead. The sight of a pale Rain still gnawed at him, though.
They w...
2024-09-26 22:40:01 +0000 UTC
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The group hurriedly traveled toward their destination, fearing that the point Rain pointed to would leave them behind. It was impossible to say which of them were traveling faster, but John feared it was whatever they were chasing.
‘Mmh, as long as it’s staying in the area, it should be fine, right? God, my nerves are tense!’
He could feel his heart pounding faster than usual, but it was no wonder. They had been chasing this hope for weeks, praying Rain was leading ...
2024-09-25 22:40:01 +0000 UTC
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