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" What's your name?"
"......."
" I want a name. You don't expect me to always address you as " Hey", right?"
" I...Wen... Ning. I am Wen Ning. What's yours?"
" You don't know?!"
Wen Ning shakes his head in denial, and the young man was taken aback. Everyone knows of his name. Those that don't, probably were living under the rock.
The young man sighed heavily. " Wen Kexing. "
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In a vast world where three distinct planes coexist, each housing its own unique countries, creatures, and spiritual powers, ancient grudges fester between the mortal and spiritual realms. For centuries, the three planes have been locked in a fragile balance, where war is inevitable, and conflict always looms. The planes' inhabitants - from fearsome beasts to wise immortals - have long waged secret battles of power, manipulating the fate of all.
For generations, the Neutral Plane, a realm known for its wisdom and tranquility, has been the ultimate peacemaker. Whenever the cataclysmic Ancient War reignites, threatening to destroy everything, this plane has intervened to restore order and preserve life. But the price has always been high, with each intervention taking its toll on the realm's resources and people.
Now, the balance is at risk. The ruler of the Neutral Plane, a formidable and ancient leader, refuses to follow the tradition of his ancestors. This time, he will not step in to save the world. He believes that the conflict between the planes is inevitable and that the past interventions have only prolonged suffering and stagnation. The decision to withdraw from this age-old responsibility sets off a chain of events that could unravel the delicate peace that has held the world together for so long.
Will anyone step forward to be the catalyst to reshape the world's fate, or will they be swept up in the chaos of a war that has no end?
【Edited MTL】
Look for the previous chapters on novelupdates or click the external link in the first chapter
Chapter 30-357 + 11 extras (extras are partially edited)
Due to the limitation on the number of chapters, this novel is divided into two books. This is the first book, which continues here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/390301806-eternal-night-part-2
Notes:
- This novel can get quite abstract and mind-bending. My brain was so busy trying to process certain parts of the story that I couldn't even notice consistency issues. Expect patchy editing whenever it gets mind-bendy.
- I don't read ABO and I'm unfamiliar with its terms, so I had no idea what terms were glaringly obviously wrong. You will have to deal with that arc as is, corrected for names and pronouns only.
- This novel is not purely world hopping. Many of the events, especially later, focus on the main world and main characters. This is NOT a formulaic unlimited flow novel, if that's what you're after.
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𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
"Welcome to a world of endless warfare.
"You're a blade. It's your destiny to kill and conquer for God.
"You must win every battle. Regardless of whether you're a defender or trailblazer; whether you're an impassive weapon or impassioned ammunition; whether your identity is a commander, soldier, or prisoner.
"Remember that your merit is his merit, and your glory is his glory.
"Victory or defeat, fresh flowers or a tombstone, you only have one end.
"Walk through that door, and you are war incarnate."
"No." He said, "I am victory."
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He stood before the door. "One last question."
"Please, ask."
"How will he reward me?"
"..."