Industrial Strength Magic - Chapter 2: The Quest

Patricia had only one goal in life: to finally break free from her abusive family. But what happens when she suddenly finds herself married to a man she has never even met?Just when she finally found the love of her life and landed her dream job, everything spiraled. Her world shifted overnight when she discovered she was married to the most infamous and feared man in the city.Roman Blackthorn, known as The Don of the Doctors, was revered for his unmatched medical skills and chilling indifference. Few knew much about him and he rarely appeared in public but everyone knew not to cross him.Believing her stepmother was behind it all, Patricia made the bold decision to face Roman and ask for a divorce… from a man who didn’t even know he was married.

The Immortal Dao towers above. Gods and demons look down upon the mortal world. yaos and demons rampage unchecked…Stumbling into this realm, Lin Zheyu discovers a truth: Heaven Rewards the Diligent. As long as he works hard enough, he can grow stronger.So what if the Immortal Dao is unreachable? So what if gods and demons cannot be gazed upon directly? So what if yaos and demons run rampant?Lin Zheyu embarks on the path of martial cultivation. He remains steady and humble, diligent and relentless in training, step by step forging a road to immortality that belongs to him alone.Summary:The story follows Lin Zheyu, a man transported into a world of martial cultivation. Unlike many protagonists who rely on luck, destiny, or fortuitous encounters, he discovers a different truth: Heaven Rewards the Diligent.Through discipline, persistence, and relentless training, he grows stronger. Steady, low-key, and unwavering, he forges a road to longevity that belongs to him alone.If you enjoy cultivation stories that emphasize effort over shortcuts, resilience over luck, and martial growth built brick by brick, then this is a journey worth following.

Rowen has no name, no family, and no magic. In a world where power defines your future, he’s already lost.The Awakening is his one chance to be chosen by the Path and escape his dead-end life running a forgotten shop. But when the crystal touches his skin, it reveals nothing... and yet, something ancient stirs within.Mana vanishes from his body. Visions haunt him. And buried deep in his soul, a relic from a past life begins to awaken.Forgotten by the world. Bound to something greater.Will he become another nobody — or the world’s greatest outlier?

Volume 1: Spaceship's RetrievalVolume 2: Returning to Outer SpaceVolume 3: Empire's Descent: Space Aliens vs Magicians[Completed Book ][ A 20-chapter side story about MC's love life will be uploaded at a later date. ]*****A planet that was not recorded in the database containing records of almost all human discoveries in thousands of years. This is where Wallace has to live and survive until he discovers a way home.He was left with a damaged spaceship that can only be used as a shelter now. Equipped with his bio-armor, laser gun, and other advanced technology equipment, he was confident that he can somehow survive in this world. But there is something here that is not existing in many galaxies that humans have conquered... magic.Unfortunately for him, before he could explore the new world that resembles Earth, he died.*******Yes, the whole volume 1 was for the sake of retrieving the spaceship aside from world-building, etc.There will be a lot of unanswered questions or missing information at the beginning but don't worry... everything is planned and will be revealed in later chapters.Also, the first half of the first volume was inspired by 6 or so animes and 4 other novels. Good luck finding them.Thanks for reading![ P.S. This is my first book so please keep it in mind. I hope you consider reading all free chapters first. Anyway, I assure you that my writing will get better as the story goes. ]