At midnight, dark clouds veiled the moon. Shops along the street had shuttered their doors, the lights in the apartment buildings were extinguished, leaving only the dim street lamps to carve the narrow road into a strange mosaic of shadow and light. Sizzle... sizzle... After a burst of static, in the darkness, the sign for “Sanctuary Clinic” flickered to life. Sizzle. Only the character for “No” remained illuminated, unstable as a warning beacon’s red light. Sizzle. The character for “Heart” struggled to glow, forcing itself to the front of the sign. In the gloom, the word “Monster” danced like flames, flickering restlessly... until suddenly, all lights went out. Beneath the sign, the glass door swayed gently, as if an invisible figure had entered the clinic..

In this world, nothing is truly absolute, nor is anything impossible. A gun brimming with spirit, a police officer gifted with extraordinary abilities, a tech professional who traverses both the realm of the living and the underworld—each embroiled in mysteries that defy modern science. Are these the workings of evil spirits, or the shadows lurking within human hearts? Who is the murderer? Perhaps, as you read, he is quietly watching you..

Perhaps Dragon Victory’s life was destined to be fraught with hardship. He was born carrying his father’s hopes—his father, madly passionate about football, named him “Victory.” Yet, under his father’s fervent attention, the Chinese team lost a match they were supposed to win, missing the World Cup once again. At five, he underwent selection trials, but the coach deemed him unfit to play. Even world-renowned managers doubted his future. But this boy, who grew up under the gaze of skepticism and disbelief, step by step achieved his dream through relentless effort and perseverance. No matter how humble one’s beginnings, everyone can have dreams and fight for them. As long as you do not give up on yourself, no one can defeat you. If you shed sweat and toil, you too can reap success, you too can become the swan among the flock. Even if you dwell in the sewers, you can still lift your head and gaze at the stars. Dragon Victory—center forward, Yun Jia Tianyu..

This is an online novel inspired by "Age of Empires II: The Conquerors," centered around strategy and empire-building. The protagonist begins with nothing, relying on the foundation of Chinese civilization. Through careful management, shrewd planning, conquest, and annexation, he gradually overcomes all rival civilizations until he dominates the entire world. This tale embodies the ultimate dream of a novice player who loves Age of Empires. Old Wu firmly believes that the game depicted in the story will one day become reality—he only hopes that his readers will live long enough to see that day come..

A humble worker at an antique shop stumbles upon a mysterious “Dimensional Trading System,” unexpectedly becoming the universe’s sole “Agent of Fundamental Matter.” With the system’s guidance, he is introduced to magical realms, biochemical worlds, sci-fi dimensions, and countless other enigmatic planes. Beginning with enhancements to his physical abilities, he soon acquires skill cards, mystical equipment, and wondrous cultivation techniques. This marvelous journey across dimensions broadens his horizons and rapidly elevates his power. Thanks to the trading system, vast wealth and alluring, passionate women come into his life one after another. Though he has always preferred to keep a low profile, content to hide in the shadows and enjoy his fortune quietly, his meteoric rise draws him ever closer to the most mysterious core of dimensional trading. Perhaps this is merely a game played by the gods, and they are nothing more than pitiful insects caught in its web....