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"They're really going to eat me like this...♥" Thinking it was fruit, I took a bite, but it turned out to be the precious essence of the dragon! <10 years after the essence has been fully absorbed, I'll rip out your heart.> 10 years later, the dragon 'Callix' reappeared as an imperial family in front of 'Cilia' who became an adult. It was good that she had to get dressed in a hurry so that her identity would not be revealed. however. "Why do you keep looking at me? Those eyes aren't curious. It's like-" "Chuh… love at first sight! I can't take my eyes off you!" The 'disguise' of unrequited love that started like this is for a while, Midnight: Celia is suddenly called to Calix's room. "I will give you the honor of attending my bath every night from now on." Can't you let go of this hand and talk to me? "It's strange. Just looking at you makes my appetite come back." I continue... Where are you playing!

In the eyes of outsiders, the noble male god who cannot be blasphemed, was pressed by the reincarnated her to be provocative and provocative. He clearly had a face that couldn’t be purer, but why did his restless hands always slide down? He was the one who provoked her first, but in the end she was bullied, tied to the bed, wiped clean, and given a lifetime title. Adapted from the novel “Exclusive Possession: Ji Shao’s Black Wife”. (Google Translate) Dujia Zhanyou: Ji Shao de Fu Hei Jiao Qi Dújiā Zhànyǒu: Jī Shǎo de Fù Hēi Jiāo Qī Exclusive Possession The Benevolent Wife Ji Shao’s Two-Faced Wife Exclusive Possession: Ji Shao’s Black-Bellied Wife Exclusive Possession: The “Benevolent” Wife Exclusive Possession: The Benevolent Wife Exclusive Possession: Young Shao’s Two-Faced Loveable Wife Ji Shao’s Two-Faced Beautiful Wife 今度こそ華麗なる復讐を 姬少的腹黑娇妻 独家占有：姬少的腹黑娇妻

[No. 4212. "Humanity" has been defeated in the relegation match.][The eradication of humanity has now begun.]The earth failed its final mission and was destroyed.Sung Jihan, the last survivor and the Warrior Star,regressed back to the First Time' just before his death.I, Yoon Sejin, will live as a Japanese from now on!From this point forward, please call me Itto Ryuhei.As soon as he opened his eyes, he heard the news of his brother-in-law's betrayal, who was called the Sword King of South Korea."I'm going to fu** up that bas**** first."Revenge will be done as thoroughly as possible, and plans will be made without a flaw.Behold the limitless acts of the G** of War of South Korea, Sung Jihan, who will save the future from destruction and attain peace!The G** of War Who Regressed to Level 2manhuascan is a website dedicated to fans of anime, , , , video games, and cosplay. Where you may find all of your anime-related memes, recommendations, reviews, manga recommendations, character fanfiction, favorite quotations, and simply those ordinary anime things that you enjoy, particularly memes.You can , online for free at manhuascan. Chapters are updated hourly with high-quality graphics and a full English translation. Find free translations of your favorite , and . The latest updated content on manhuascan is now available.

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Once Married / 일단 결혼부터 Read manhwa Once Married / Always gloomy weather, infested with criminals, and depression is the norm the cursed land where the sun never rises, the East.And the monster that rules there, Duke Eckard.Hedel, who was on the brink of marrying her cousin, gets a proposal from the Duke of Monsters.Everyone opposes it, but Hedel has no choice but to accept the dukes proposal .This is the first time Ive eaten food like this!I can always see the sun after my mother came !The East can no longer live without Madame.Did you tame the people of the East better than you thought?Starting with marriage, Hedels story of occupying the East.***Then you did a good job?!Thunder thundered behind his back with Hedels shout.The clear sky suddenly darkened, and suddenly it rained heavily. .Confused, Cassian looked at Hedel without saying anything.Before he could catch him, Hedel immediately left the study.(Read the lastest chapter on harimanga)After a while, a harsh knock was heard.Wondering if it was Hedel, Cassian quickly ran to the door and opened it.Then the servants, including the butler, came pouring in.What the hell did you say that made your madam angry?The weather was really nice today !They all shouted together.Please tell the devil that you are wrong!Cassian sighed.After Hedel got married, it was Cassians responsibility for raining in the east.

“Babuba, Babubabubabubabu!?” (Am I going to be a baby!?) Thoth, a legendary assassin in the underworld, was sold by his parents at a young age and was raised strictly as a killer, so he never knew the love of a family he lacked. Suddenly, he saves a cat and dies, but after his death, he’s destined for hell for taking countless lives. However, because of one good deed—saving a cat—he's allowed to be reincarnated and is born again as a royal princess, Patricia. Then, God commands him to save the royal family—his family. He was supposed to be reborn as a helpless baby, but his assassin skills haven’t faded, and he continues to battle killers one by one. Gradually, feelings of wanting to protect the royal family members who love each other unconditionally just because they are family...?

Read manhwa The Villainess Just Wants to Live in Peace!I transmigrated as the villainess of a novel.I wanted to get rid of my death flag and live in peace, but I've been apparently already whipping and tormenting the final villain.I wasn't the one who has done it, but as I still felt responsible for it, I have been taking care of him, and the villain's loyalty towards me keeps increasing.I just want to enjoy my wealth and honor in peace.I don't know why the story keeps going astray!

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A woman's dream comes true when she transmigrates into the body of Rachel Agnes, sister of Liz Agnes — her favorite story villain. Her mission? Ensure that Liz goes down a better path. Yet, things become more complicated than expected, especially when a notorious archduke is thrown into the mix...

[From the author of Wandering Warrior of Wudang] There are people in the world that thinks they are the ‘chosen’ of the heavens. It’s been decades since chaos and strife among heroes ensued because of those people. A certain disciple who has six masters has been entrusted with the fate of the central plains. “If you guys are the heavens, then I’m the sword that’ll pierce the heavens.” That was what he’d resolved to do… No one mentioned he was a fatty, though! In any case, now that he’s here, he’ll need to save the… world… Damn it, lose some weight first.

A Kun in the beginning, the cultivation of truth is all about swallowing. In this fantasy world, Fan Lingxiao, the young leader of the Heavenly Pavilion, evolves a small catfish into a spirit-Kun that swallows the earth and the sky, becoming a famous spirit master. However, during the duel at the summit, the Spirit Kun somehow failed to evolve and turned into a ferocious cadaveric Kun, which opened its bloody mouth and swallowed Fan Lingxiao. When he woke up again, the scene before him was very different ……

The Flosimar Chronicles of the Hero, a novel about the failure, not the success, of a warrior. "That sucks." The emperor who had swallowed up the world closed his eyes and closed the book with a brief thought. But the moment I opened my eyes again, there were just a few lines in the chronicle. He had become a captive prince who faced death as soon as he appeared.

Lucian Kardien. He was the hero who led the war to victory. He was the second male lead who loved the female lead so much that he turned yandere. And I’m the fiance who will be killed by his hand, Of all things, why did I have to transmigrate here! I must somehow increase his likability to prevent a “surprise” ending. With a toothy grin and my clapping hands of approval, I’ll help him connect with the female lead! But what is this reaction? “Lady Pernia…. please don’t provoke me anymore.” …….Why is it still a scary ending! The Blackened Second Male Lead’s Wife Series / 흑화하는 서브 남주의 아내랍니다 / I’m the Wife of the Yandere Second Male Lead

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The life of an intern veterinarian who was always working overtime. As usual, I fell asleep while complaining about my situation "System window? What is this" [Synchronizes the story to Han Si-ha's perspective] I possessed Han Si-ha, the villainous extra in a novel I usually enjoyed reading. Why Han Si-ha of all people! Not only is her magic talent useless, but she's killed by the main characters in the beginning of the novel!' I have to find a way to survive! In order to live peacefully without facing or getting involved with the main characters, graduating from the academy is essential. This is such a difficult mission for Han Si-ha, who has 0 magic talent and 0 sociality If it's taming, it's related to my previous job Should I give it a try? "That reptile. Trust me." [You tamed a red dragon] Is this possible? Maybe I'm a taming genius? Alright, let's just get to graduation without any problems! But "Han Si-ha, let's be on the same team as me." "Han Si-ha! Don't you want to go to the alchemy competition with me?" "Han Si-ha I have something to tell you It's important." The main characters who killed me in the original work are showing interest in me?! Will I be able to graduate safely?

약녀는 회려히게 데뷔한다/The Villainess Debuts Gorgeously Although she was born as a noble princess, her life was abandoned by her fiancé and betrayed by her family. “I don’t need to live kindly, I will live more splendidly than anyone else. Even if that's called a wicked woman.” After her return, the prelude to her vengeance was to kneel before her cheating fiancé. But before long, “Princess! There is so much gold, they say, that the Royal Bank's warehouses are running low!” “Princess! Every country is clamoring to serve the princess!” “Princess! Oh my God, the Emperor of the Empire has come to visit!” The world kneels before Erdella

My younger sister became a great soprano through a song I wrote, had an affair with my husband, and my husband said it was all my fault. The moment I was dying at the hands of my family who deceived me, a second life miraculously obtained. I decided to get everything right from the beginning. “A cheating wife. It's tempting. “You look like fun, you.” I decided to borrow the power of this man, who was called a vicious murderer, and begin my revenge.

To survive in this world, one must be fire-proof, burglary-proof, and…bestie-proof? Set up by her bestie, she woke up trapped in the arms of a mysterious man. To take revenge, she married this enigma of a man, only to find herself drowned in his 1000 ways of doting on her. He promised to follow their stipulated rules, but how could he make her heart flutter every hour of every day? “From now on you have me to spoil you,” sending gentle words into her ear, he weaved a sweet dream for her, yet this was a dream with other purposes…. “I want to divorce you!” having realized the truth, she left him determined. Years later, her reappearance lightened up his world again. She couldn’t quite figure why this man wouldn’t let go even when he already got what he wanted…

One day, as usual, Annabelle remembered the memories of her previous life. It was revealed that she has been reincarnated as the second most popular character in a novel. She also did all kinds of bad things to the male lead, and in the end, she is the person who will end up in prison! ‘In the end, I’ll get caught. It’s crazy!’ Anabelle begins to save Ian from danger by intercepting the conspiracies that were laid out one by one to prevent her impending doom. But in the process, she caught the attention of some unexpected people… “Oh my, that’s the spirit of chivalry our family pursues! I like that a lot!” Ian’s mother’s eyes began to sparkle at her. “Would you like to be my partner to the opera?” After saving Ian, the prince keeps flirting… “Ian, I’ve decided to quit being your rival and live a new life.” “A new life?” “To stop paying attention to a man like you who’s always up and down, marry a man with no character, and live a normal life.” “Who’s the opponent? And why am I up and down?” The male lead, Ian, keeps obsessing over me for some reason. “Why do you not talk harshly to me these days…? Do it again.” Everyone just seems to be a little weird!

Due to his lack of talent, Seong-hyeon gave up acting and became a writer. Seong-hyeon is a genius author with a natural talent for screenplays, but he still misses acting. Then one day, he got into a truck accident on set

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After possessing the eldest daughter of Count Leire, Archel , became the head of the family following her parent’s death. The only way to protect her little brother and herself from the old foxes who are after her family was… “I know that you need Leire’s sea territory.” In order to acquire a shield called Gael Von Zenat, the infamous guardian of the eastern sea, but in reality, he was the head of a pirate family. “I’ll give you the sea territory there. So, please marry me.” It wasn’t a romantic proposal. It was just a perfect deal. You take care of our family’s sea, and I’ll protect myself and my brother. I thought so, but… “When I graduate, be sure to divorce my sister.” “I think I’ve already told you that I don’t want to divorce her.” The relationship between the two is unusual. *** “Gael, stop it.” She tried to move away but Gael didn’t budge at all. “What do you mean? I said that I believe in you, didn’t I?” “No.” Archel said after a moment of silence. “For real, it seems like you really do. I swear it seemed like you love me.” That’s just an illusion. After watching my expression, a smile disappeared from Gael’s face. “Am I mistaken?”

Billionaire’s One True LoveLife is always melodramatic to me. I went to the hotel to help my sister catch the adulterous couple, but was almost raped by my “brother-in-law”. It turned out that the man wasn’t my brother-in-law, but an overbearing CEO! He wants me to be his maid, but don’t worry, I will not be attracted to his beauty! Because I believe that the one I miss so much will marry me after he returns from his studies.However, once again, I feel that fate is playing tricks on me…

Read manhwa I Was Mistaken As a Monstrous Genius / I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius ActorI, Kang Woojin, was quitting my design work and became a jobless person. The next day, my friend took me to auditions and I was forced to perform.As i was given a script, the void space appeared in my mind and forced me to relive the character.I got stabbed. Became a serial killer. Became an Exorcist.As I become an actor, the misunderstandings keeps growing day by day.

Read manhwa The Duke's Obsession with His Wife / A woman enters her favorite novel's world and agrees to a contract marriage with a mysterious man after a carriage accident. She later discovers he's Edwin, her favorite charactera loyal yet obsessive figure. Confused by his behavior, she questions his true motives, uncovering secrets in their unconventional relationship.

I reincarnated as the heiress of a powerful conglomerate family in a novel. The problem is, this world is about to be destroyed by monstrous viruses. With nothing but money to spare, I quickly bought a mansion in the countryside to build a shelter to escape the monsters… But the world ended far sooner than I had anticipated. Damn it! * On top of that, somehow, the male leads ended up trapped in my house with me. And these guys don’t seem to have any intention of leaving. Why do they look like they have no plans to go to the female lead? “Who exactly are you?” “You seem like someone who knew the world was going to end beforehand.” They were full of questions about me, but I couldn’t answer them. They wouldn’t believe me anyway. Right now, all I see them as is a good source of labor. “Alright, let’s work. You need to earn your keep for what you eat!” If I can find the cure for the virus causing the apocalypse, this hellish time will finally end. So, until then, I’ll make use of the male leads and hang on! * But one problem has come up. It turns out that this old mansion I purchased is far more suspicious than I thought. What on earth is happening in my house?

Misuterareta Reijou to Shinku no Koushaku / 見捨てられた令嬢と深紅の公爵 Justine, a daughter of a fallen noble family, works as a seamstress named Elise at the Royal Palace while hiding her true identity. On the day of the royal wedding, a robbery incident occurs, where the Princess' Royal necklace gets stolen! After a series of unfortunate events, Justine gets falsely accused by the crowd of stealing the Princess' necklace. Just when Justine thinks there is no escape from being labeled a criminal, Lord Shimeon De Castille, the King's nephew, comes to her side and helps her. He offers to keep Justine at his mansion until all suspicions are cleared. Justine knows Lord Shimeon is only being kind because of his good nature, but for some reason, she can't help but grow feelings for him. However, her toxic relationship from the past tells Justine it's better not to fall in love again. So, it's only natural that she keeps her distance from Lord Shimeon, right?

Transmigrated as the doomed villainess Aida Mortemer, Yao faces a peculiar challenge in a magical world. Enrolled in a magic academy without magical abilities, her plans to charm the main characters are slightly derailed when she encounters the demon lord's reincarnation. Desperate to survive and avoid her painful demise, Aida also befriends the formidable Miss Demon Lord, only to find her behavior increasingly...odd? Can Aida navigate this magical minefield and get these characters on her side?

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Jun Xiaoyao was transported to a mystical world and became the divine child of a Clan of the Ancients. He came to possess an invincible background, unparalleled talents and even a check-in system, enabling him to acquire an Accomplished Sacred Body of the Ancients at the very beginning of his new life.He acquired the Divine Elephant Overpowering Force, a six-star reward, checking in at the Old Tablet of Taiyue.He acquired the Bones of Supremacy, a seven-star reward, checking in at his Ten Years Old Banquet.He acquired the Cauldron of Maternal Qi of All Beings, an eight-star reward, checking in at the Bronze Mystical Hall.He acquired the Grand Method of Freedom Melding, a ten-star reward, checking in at the Borderless Ocean.He sat on the clouds countless years later, with his sword pointing at the heavens, saying, "I alone shall rule over the heavens and the earth. I shall become the pinnacle at the very end of the mystic path!"

Read manhwa Darling, Why Do You Regret It?I secretly met my husband's mistress. Delicate, lovely, and sweet, her name was Saira. "I'll never leave the Duke!" "Now, *that's* the spirit." "W-what?" I had reincarnated as Tareiaa noblewoman with a wealthy family, beauty, and nothing to feel inferior about in life. But there was just one obstacle in my perfect plan: "Keep seducing my husband." I was ready to toss him aside and live a fabulous single life. Or so I thought. "I'm starting to find you fascinating." "Can I call you *Lea*?" "My lady, please, anything but divorce." Why are these men suddenly acting like this?!

I received the same question every day, but the answer never changed. The only things I had left were sympathetic gazes and the monthly insurance payments. And the cruel reality of being half-paralyzed. They say that God only gives you trials you can endu

When Hana wakes up in a novel as Cielina, a character who is destined to die, she decides to keep a low profile—until disturbing rumors surface that her husband, Duke Killian Seyfried, killed his own niece and nephew. Diving into the mystery, she uncovers a haunting family curse that renders the children monstrous in others’ eyes. Yet, Cielina’s touch reveals their true forms. As she digs deeper, Cielina discovers she’s been transported into this world by a goddess with a mission: to lift the Seyfried family’s dark curse. Can she unravel the family’s twisted secrets and alter her own fate?

The mighty crimson star of the supreme ruler has appeared! The child who receives the energy of this star would grow to become the supreme leader and also become the legendary star that will rule over the world! Cheon Ryuyeong, someone who grew from a lowly position to the highest position! “I don’t know… just how much more I’m capable of as well.” “It’s because I haven’t experienced my own limits before.” Baek Yoonhoe, who tries to become the supreme ruler at all means! “The only place for me is Murim anyway.” “Since I’m going to be in Murim, it’s not a bad idea for me to become the supreme ruler.” Dok Goseol, an unrivaled female martial master who’s both beautiful and strong! “There’s no rule that the owner of the Supreme Ruler Castle has to be a man.” “Therefore, I have a chance at it too.” Poongwoon, who has a suspicious past and unknown martial art capabilities! “No one knows.” “The strength of the martial arts that are hidden in me.” There can only be one Supreme Ruler! The intense aspirations and love that takes place while fighting for that one position and numerous last-minute schemes and betrayals. Who will become the owner of the Supreme Ruler’s Castle? The story of those people who will bring turbulence into the world is about to start.

By a curse passed down from generation to generation, he was destined to live a solitary life, but then he met the evil Suliuan. “Sir, someone wants to push your wife into the water!” No hurry, throw them into the well. “Lord, someone is openly insulting her!” “Do not worry, chop him on the road.” “Sir, your wife has run away again.” “No hurry… Wait, which way?!” He had everything under control, but he is so submissive that he runs after his wife. My Anti-Venom Wife Prince’s Pampered Wife manhua Mad Concubine Provoking and Offending People: The Prince Unbridledly Spoils Prince’s Pampered Wife Rě Huǒ Kuáng Fēi: Wángyé Fàngsì Chǒng Wild Concubine Stirring up the Fire: The Prince Wantonly Pampers 惹火狂妃：王爷放肆宠 惹火狂妃：王爺放肆寵

It has been six years since the game to decide the world’s fate began. The strongest player, Hero King Kang Yoosung, who has never lost his first place as the top ranker, greets a new season. “It was… over for me a fucking long time ago. I’m just doing this for the money.“ [Provocation stat increasing exponentially!] [The Clown Lord expresses satisfaction with contractor’s behavior!] The survival journey of a player with insane talent begins now!

I possessed the Empress in the romance novel. Isn’t that supposed to be good? But the problem is that this Empress is always pushed around by the deceitful Empress, beaten up by the Emperor, and she eventually died from an illness. However, unlike the original Empress, I cannot die in vain. I have to become a villain in order to divorce the tyrant husband.

The luck that was missing from my life, came all at once before quitting the game. Lee Ki-Ho, who tried to turn his life around in the world’s first virtual reality game -1, claimed the rare item not one in 4 billion players ever came across! “He really went from rags to riches!”

Life is full of surprises that one would never expect, and I say this after living one life as a Demon King and another as an ordinary mortal. Now, a third life awaits me – one where I’ll be the hero and fight on the side of justice in my first world. Ironic, isn’t it? I was known as a bastard and a psycho, but now I’m supposed to be fighting for the good and for a brighter future? As a former Demon King, I have my own opinion.

Lin Xing, an ordinary 18-year-old guy, is transported into an otherworldly realm in a fantasy novel. There, he awakens an inexhaustible life force within-an "Immortal Infinite Holy Body." With help from an array of loyal companions-a coquettish phoenix, an innocent ferret, a fierce panda... Lin Xing sets out to uncover the secrets of this mysterious land.

Twice divorced, living in a situation that does not receive love. I wondered what this life would be like, and in the end I was still thrown away. Each life has a different reason, but the end is the same. There is no one to give me love. “From now on my name will be Tiliace” “Welcome to this place, Tili” The handsome baron picked me up and brought me home. Is it awkward and warm to have a family like this? But…what’s on everyone’s head? Clouds, suns, clouds are falling raindrops and thunder. Ah, so I was reincarnated with the ability to see people’s emotions. But there are people who always have rain clouds and thunder and lightning no matter what their mood is. “My husband abandoned me!” Then I found out, that’s the measure of ‘wind’! “Just know how to make use of this…!” The baron family, who was oppressed by the evil nobles, no longer have to worry! I will use the money to make my family an earl, no, a billionaire! Baby Who Catches The Wind / 바람잡는 아기님 / What is Your Love Forecast / Windy Baby

A female forensic doctor who traveled to the Republic of China after her death, an ambitious military and police commander, a massacre that disturbed Shuncheng, and involved a 20-year-old extraordinary case. Let's see how the female forensic doctor copes with the open and secret struggles of the rich and powerful, and how to join forces with the handsome director to solve the strange cases, the husband and wife are invincible in the world! Shǎo Shuài Měitiān Dū Zài Chīcù 2: Shǎo Shuài Shì Cù Jīng The Young Marshal Is Jealous Every Day 2: Young Marshal Is the Concentrated Vinegar The Young Marshal Is Jealous Every Day 2: Young Master Is the Elite in Jealousy 少帅每天都在吃醋2:少帅是醋精

Born Again to Escape, and to Heal a Broken Heart Liriette, blessed with divine power that could heal others through her blood, had spent her short life as nothing more than a tool for a cruel High Priest. Her end came quietly, used and discarded. But one day, she opened her eyes… and she was 10 years old again. "This time, I will never let the horrors of my past repeat themselves." Determined to escape the clutches of the High Priest, Liriette sought refuge in the farthest corner of the empire, with none other than Duke Windsorice, the ruler of the cold and mysterious North. "I can heal your eyes. Please, let me stay by your side." At first, it was simply a desperate attempt to escape her dreadful fate. Yet, as time passed, her hopes and dreams began to grow beyond mere survival. "Would you… become my daughter?" With trembling hands and a soft voice, Liriette asked, "What would you gain from me as your daughter?" The Duke's lips curled into the faintest smile. "A kind and beautiful daughter." Follow the heartwarming journey of a lonely girl who finds her home and happiness as the beloved daughter of the empire’s coldest Duke. Watch as the once-unfeeling ruler becomes the ultimate doting father, melting the icy North with his newfound love.

Renia is the princess of the Fontiano Empire. Her happy days were now shattered, after she married Duke Clovis Zenov. “I would like to sentence my wife Renia Zenov to death for the murder of Duke Clovis Zenov” “I’m innocent, I swear to god I never intended to kill my beloved husband!” Reality was like hell, nothing changed even if she screamed in pain. Now all that’s left for her is the blessing of death… To forget everything and find a place to rest in the arms of God, she stabbed the knife in the back of her head. However, God ignored and did not grant her last wish. On her 18th birthday, the happiest day of her life. Blood-stained memories returned. “I’ll tear it down and fix it all. Play in their hands, to fix my past. And most of all…don’t marry Clovis” She is forced to act as an innocent person, and marry a man who will face death for her. Mad Princess Lenia Crazy Princess Lenia 미친 왕녀 레니아

A generation of god king was reborn in the magical world of Falan. He was surprised to find that everything here is so wonderful, and he was lucky to find his wife's reincarnation. However, she has no memory of her previous life, and she is already a passerby when she meets again. Can a generation of God Kings be reborn in this unfriendly world to humans, can they recover their wives again? What kind of path to rebirth will the all kinds of strange monsters and gods bring to him? All in the journey of a generation of gods to chase his wife, the fifth part of Douluo Continent, rebirth Tang San!

On the brink of death, the strongest warrior of humanity, Ang, mysteriously reincarnates sixty years into the future with the strength of the “Strongest Demon” — a dangerous double-edged sword. In order to resolve his regrets and unveil the truth, Ang has no choice but to continuously “evolve” in a bid to escape his past fate. “I won’t let myself be a bottled-up demon! If I want to get out, I must rely on myself!”