"Arrogance happens to be my nickname, and audacity is simply my nature," Zhang Xiao declared. "Feng shui, physiognomy, ancient martial arts, medical techniques, exorcising demons—I'm fairly well-versed in all of them," he added with a touch of nonchalance..

Down-and-out and reduced to wandering the streets, the middle-aged failure Hei Yu thought he had finally met a good person in Uncle Liu, who offered him food and shelter. Just as Hei Yu began to believe his life might turn around, tragedy struck—Uncle Liu perished in a fire that consumed the rented apartment. Once again, Hei Yu found himself at a dead end with nowhere to turn. It was at this desperate moment that the system within him awakened. Stealing others’ fortune? Transferring their wealth? No, he wasn’t a thief—he was simply borrowing what already existed in this world, moving it over for his own use….

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for slaying a Tier-1 Rat King. Attribute point +1.] [Earth Online has officially launched.] [...] [Log] [In 2026, on July 13th, the first wave of spiritual energy surged forth. Countless plants grew wildly, animals awakened to intelligence, and the world underwent a dramatic transformation. This event became known as the 'Spiritual Energy Awakening.'] [On July 14th of the same year, the first Tier-3 monster appeared, massacring an entire township and causing 13,572 casualties.] [On October 15th of the same year, the first Tier-4 monster appeared, disregarded conventional firearms, and escaped after being severely wounded.] [...] [On September 1st, 2027, the first Tier-7 monster appeared in America, destroying a military base in Texas and causing more than 680,000 casualties.] [On January 5th, 2028, a Tier-8 monster emerged suddenly in the Yellow Sea, submerging a peninsula.] [...] Shen He glanced at the small mouse he had just kicked to death at his feet, then looked up at the luminous screen suspended in midair. He fell silent. Perhaps what you say is true... but it's only 2024! There are still two years left before the surge of spiritual energy—why have you come early? ...When spiritual energy awakens, monsters roam the land, devastation is everywhere, the world is shrouded in blood and fire, and sorrow blankets the earth. Supernatural beings rise into the sky, joining humanity in resisting the monsters and leading the fight for survival. Only then did Shen He realize: I have become a god!.

When Lin Chuan opened his eyes and saw the unfamiliar surroundings, along with a little boy of four or five standing nearby, he realized that his life had undergone a profound transformation....

To become a true idol, a skilled actor, or a talented singer, one must have real abilities and presentable works. Relying solely on good looks to attract attention, spending money to win grand awards, and having fans inflate statistics—how many years can that kind of fame last? Su Mu, who was reborn into a parallel world, understood this truth well. So he secretly vowed: after earning thirty million, he would retire! Yet, he rose to the top on his looks alone, earned hundreds of millions, bought his way to awards, and lived a comfortable life. Then, the proficiency system… was bound to him. Su Mu: What use do I have for this now? I’m not aiming to be a powerhouse performer—how much money can that really make? Alternate titles: "As a Top Star, Is It Really Too Much to Have Some Ultimate-Level Skills?" "I Already Paid for Awards—Now the Cheat Arrives?" "The Self-Cultivation of a Serious Actor" P.S.: This is a lighthearted and entertaining story, with a genuinely funny male lead. Read for fun, and if you want to complain, leave the characters out of it..