Hero? I've Long Stopped Being One - Volume 1 Chapter 2

The year was 2026, and the world wasn't what it used to be. Ever since the Abyss Gates cracked open three years ago, spilling monsters and dungeons across the planet, life had turned into a chaotic mess. Cities were half-ruined, half-rebuilt, and people clung to whatever normalcy they could find. Hunters—those brave or crazy enough to fight the monsters—became the new heroes. Everyone else? Well, they just tried to survive.Fin wasn't a Hunter. He wasn't a hero either.He was just… Fin. A lanky 19-year-old with messy brown hair, a chipped front tooth from a dumb skateboard accident, and a power that everyone called useless. Absorption. Sounds cool, right? Like he could suck up energy or steal someone's strength. Nope. All it did was let him “feel” things he touched a little more than normal. He could tell you the exact texture of a brick wall or how warm a coffee mug was—big whoop. No fireballs, no super strength, no flashy moves. Just a glorified touchy-feely trick.“Fin, you gonna eat that sandwich or just stare at it like it's gonna confess its life story?” Meg's voice snapped him out of his thoughts.He blinked and looked across the rickety table at his best friend. Meg was short, loud, and had a wild mop of dyed purple hair that she swore made her look “intimidating.” It didn't.

Lu Chen used to be a ranker of the most popular VRMMO game, Spirit of Grief. After a car accident turned his dreams into dust, his disability left him incapable of escaping the pit of mediocrity he was thrown into. Helpless and defeated, his story ended.Two years later, the Eternal Moon Corporation launched a new VRMMO called “Heavenblessed”, and Lu Chen stumbled into another terrible accident that left him in a complicated situation far beyond his ability to handle. That won’t stop him from rising to the top, however. Not again.Come witness the rise of the sword-wielding zombie and the relationships he makes during his journey to the apex! For riches and bi- ahem, for career and love!

In a dazzling world where every individual has the chance to become a creator, Su Bai embarks on an extraordinary adventure. As he reaches adulthood, he discovers that each person receives a single opportunity to cultivate a seed of a new world. Some soar to incredible heights, crafting realms filled with mechanical marvels, while others tragically fail, facing explosive disasters that lead to their demise. At a pivotal moment, Su Bai awakens a formidable God Simulator, granting him the power to foresee and influence the future of his world with endless possibilities. This simulator unveils a host of extraordinary divine talents that can alter the course of existence:With the Behemoth Enhancement, he can magnify the size of living beings, unleashing rare and colossal creatures upon the land. The Civilization Flame ignites the intelligence of beings, birthing advanced civilizations that push the boundaries of knowledge. The Intelligent Machinery Ascendance talent offers machines the potential for self-awareness, blurring the lines between life and technology. Through Mythical Synthesis, Su Bai can fuse materials to create legendary life forms, each with its unique abilities. As he navigates the trials of creation and the responsibilities of leadership, Su Bai must build alliances, confront rivals, and unlock the mysteries of the universe. Each choice he makes shapes not only his destiny but the fate of an entire world teetering between wonder and chaos. Will Su Bai rise as the ultimate creator, or will he succumb to the challenges that lie ahead? This exhilarating tale is a journey of ambition, strategy, and the relentless pursuit of power in a world where anything is possible.

Chen Mobai, a third-year student of Xianmen No. 5 High School, is working hard to review and prepare for the entrance to Daoyuan. The direction of his efforts is: to develop a new world

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