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ADVENTURE

Vol.45 Chapter 149: Treasure of the Romanov (Part 3)
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We all know that a lot of the booty of the golden age of explorations made it into museums. The British Museum in the C.M.B. story, which had custody of the recondite scientific curiosities and artefacts collected by explorer/adventurers and stored in a Wunderkammer, decided to study the dusty arcana in the 19th century. Three investigators dubbed the "Magi" were appointed to do the research, each given a ring embossed with the letters C.M.B. Fast-forward to present-day Japan where Sakaki Shinra is the curator of a museum of oddities. He now has possession of the C.M.B. rings, indicating that he has been granted the status of guardian of knowledge like the Magi that preceded him.

Vol.1 chapter 11 : [Epilogue] The End That Doesn t End
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A man sets out on a journey to go away from his repetitive and boring life. He finds unbelievable things, terrible things.Note: This manga contains cannibalism.

Chapter 44
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Tai Paer, who's profession, a necromancer, is considered to be one that make it difficult to live a normal life. As he was going to be burned alive by the townsfolk, he's miraculously saved by the system, which is searching for people that fit the job requirement of a Village Chief. Tai Paer starts his new life as the village chief of the novice village and progresses towards building his own harem.

Chapter 322
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.In a land where there is no magic, a land where the strong make the rules and weak have to obey, a land filled with alluring treasures and beauty, yet also filled with unforeseen danger. Xiao Yan, who has shown talents none had seen in decades, suddenly lost everything three years ago - his powers, his reputation, and his promise to his mother. What sorcery has caused him to lose all of his powers? And why has his fiancee suddenly shown up?(Source: DesperateScanners)

Chapter 2.2
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Modern Japan where dungeons occur. Hayato Amahara, a 16-year-old junior high school graduate, is a poor explorer who sips the slime he has hunted and lives in a ragged house in the accident property. However, when he met a mysterious beauty, Hexa, his life turned around! It was a "weapon creation" that can create weapons! Unique beautiful girls gather around him!?

Chapter 10.2 : End
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Youhei immediately fell in love with the actor on the late night advertisement, Satomi. After going through some random events, they became lovers. However, how will these two love birds face the upcoming events which involves costumes, a manager, a stalker and maybe an old crush!?

Chapter 25
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From Aerandria Scans:Sin and Leona are childhood friends she has always been fascinated with the mysteries of the ancient Near East, and he has always been fascinated with her, to the point where he is ready to follow her thousands of years in the past, to the days of the Kingdom of Babylonia, where she has a very special part to play

Vol.4 Chapter 37: A Rainbow Body
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The protagonist is a girl with the ability to visit a surreal alternate dimension full of monsters in her dreams. One day, she encounters another human girl there and receives a plea for help.

Chapter 6
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By chance, exorcist Xiao Yu was forced to start a "cohabitation" life with Hei Yao, the succubus who killed her adoptive father. However, she discovers that this succubus seems to have amnesia?!! Unable to trust this fact, Xiao Yu decided to keep an eye on Hei Yao at all times. But Hei Yao wasn't bothered by this. Instead, she blatantly craves over Xiao Yu's body, and would often tease her about it to satisfy her own appetite Although the two seemed to be having a love-hate relationship, they both understand the underlying dangers that awaits them. Whether it's about the murder of the adoptive father, or about Hei Yao's dusty memories, or about

Chapter 109 : Danger 26
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After a terrible earthquake, Satoru wakes up in a pitch black cave that him and his friends were exploring. Desperately moving through the crumbling cave with just his backpack, he expects a warm rescue once he gets out. But what awaits Satoru was an unbelievable fact: Japan has sunk underwater due to the earthquake and he is stranded on an island with no one to help him. Can Satoru learn how to survive by himself? A classic survival manga by Takao Saito, the mangaka of Golgo 13. [ruggia] ======================= From JManga: "Japan, a land in peril... A land broken by war, natural disaster, and terror. A young boy refuses to abandon the search for his family across the warring land of ruin. ""So, you managed to survive, did you?"" This story of survival reaches farther than anyone would imagine... A tale spanning the period separated from the young pup, Shiro, Satoru finds his life spared having been swept away by rushing river of mud and debris, only to wind up in the pit of ""The Empire"", ruled under the hand of a certain dictator... Can the action of Satoru alter the fate of the oppressed?" Note: Most editions of Survival include a bonus volume called "Survival: Another Story."

Vol.08 Chapter 45 : The A-Block Preliminaries
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In a world with floating cities know as Eden, a young boy named Jorrne attempts to return to Eden to be reunited with his mother. Born with the destiny of bearing god-killing powers, he is the object of Eden's attention--both as something to study, and something to destroy. Aided by a young magic-wielding girl named Elisiss, her sister Enefeaa, and a swordsman sent from Eden, Jorrne travels to find his way home and to discover the truth behind his power.

Chapter 3
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Oz wanted to become a knight but awakened the "business department" job!? Young businessman Oz and the amnestic business god Mercury agreed to obtain 100% compulsory trading ability before Oz helps the goddess return to the gods[Combat Rules of Business Department], using money as a weapon to fight the swarming enemies. What is the truth hidden behind the jobs? What is the destiny of Oz?"This time, I will protect all of you!" The commercial harem love adventure drama is staged!!

Chapter 16
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The first apprentice is gentle and virtuous, the second apprentice is cool and dumb, the third apprentice is quirky, the fourth apprentice is lively and lovely but they are trying to harm me so what should I do? Of course is to find an obedient and understanding girl, and let others regret life!

Chapter 11 : Family
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Fifty years ago a witch died and left behind what was called the "Witch's Legacy". It is now the modern day where it is said that whoever collects all 99 pieces of the Witch's Legacy or "Witchcraft" will be granted one wish.

Vol.2 chapter 12 : Howling in the Dog God s Village
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Hayate's father, Tani no Maju (another loyal "Chiguruma Tou" clansman) had discovered and developed the "Ninja Henshin Jitsu" (Ninja Transforming Magic/Techniques) that enabled man to transform into super powerful "Keshin Ninjas" (Spiritual Ninjas) who would be able to summon and utilize their own inner mystical powers. Majin Sai wanted to use this technique to further "Chiguruma Tou's" cause and make their warriors invincible. Tani No Majyu resisted handing Majin Sai the secrets to this technique believing that in the wrong hands, this technique could pose a monumental threat to Japan. Majin Sai sent one of his "Youkai Ninjas" (Supernatural Ninjas) to steal the secrets of this technique. In the process Tani No Majyu was killed but not before he had shown Hayate the secrets of this process. Enraged, Hayate uses these techniques to tap into his inner mystical powers and becomes the super powered ninja "Arashi" (Storm).

Chapter 10
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Black smoke. Humans are turning into monsters. Hell that unfolded in an instant. Will you become a monster to live? Or will you face hell as a human being? It has already begun. The story of the survivors you didn't know about, Dark Hall: Another Survivor!

Chapter 66
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As the successor of the G** of Flame, Princess Thatcher just can't keep her fiery temper under control! And after a particularly bad incident involving the enemy Dragon Clan, she's exiled from her Kingdom of Rong. She can return if she journeys to the far north and finds a legendary sword that can soothe her wrath however, the Dragon Clan is scheming something spectacularly sinister, and they need to destroy Thatcher before she reaches the sword. But this spunky young princess won't go down without a fight, and she'll set the entire world ablaze if she has to!Angry Thatcher

Chapter 24
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Cassandra Clare's bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments, is adapted into a graphic novel series! ---Hanging out with her best friend, Simon, is just about the most exciting thing in Clary's life...that is, until she realizes there are people only she can see. But when her mother disappears and a monster attacks her, Clary has to embrace a world that she never even knew existed--a world full of vampires, werewolves, demons, and those who fight for the humans, Shadowhunters...+

Chapter 61
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On a new land, appears a trekking young girl from the dragon race, controlling a special element as a weapon, her body possesses a mysterious power -- The Breath of the Sun. Not only did this power reduce her lifespan to two years, her only relative is also sick because of her own power. To change her own destiny, she steps forth on a journey. This long journey is full of dangers, what would happen on the way?

Chapter 14 : Volume 14
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Walking home from school one day, Noriko is innocently caught up in a terrorist bombing. Rather than being blown to bits, she finds herself transported to another world; a world in which darkness seems on the rise, as its powers desperately search for a being known as the Awakening whom it is said will awaken the Sky Demon. She finds this new world to be dangerous and overwhelming, and Noriko has little choice but to throw her lot in with the mysteriously powerful man she encounters upon her arrival. The enigma of this world and her role in it will gradually unfold, but first things first: Noriko must learn their language! In 2004, this manga won the 35th annual Seiun Award for best science fiction comic.

Chapter 6
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My name is Li Gang. Somehow I just landed a handsomely paid security job, which does not require any skillset from me. How could a job be as ideal as this?!

Chapter 11
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Ruka, who never had a boyfriend in 17 years due to her shyness, keeps dreaming of a silver knight calling her name. One day, she hears a rumor about a stone that can make its owner have sweet dreams while sleeping. Followed by a strange event, Ruka tries the stone and is brought into the dream. However, what she finds in that dream isn't something that she had expected. She wakes up neither in her bed nor in her own world, but in a world where Valkyries rule...

Chapter 4
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"Sword & Magic Online," a VRMMO consisting of 255 floors to clear, harbors a horrible secret: Everything from floor two onwards hasn't been implemented yet. And all the devs ran away. Also, there is no magic in this world of swords and magic, the gold value has inflated indefinitely due to a dupe glitch, this kusoge (fixed term for a shitty game) is going down the toilet. And yet, there are friends enjoying this kind of game. For that reason and to avoid this world's destruction (end of service), a youth named "Sasaraki" continues developing this kusoge world together with the mysterious girl Alice who dwells in the debugging room, and? A VR kusoge development rom-com!

Chapter 12
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Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe is the name of a series of One-Shots featuring Rohan Kishibe (of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part IV) as the narrator and/or protagonist. This volume contains the following one-shots: - Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe - At a Confessional: As he is visiting Italy, Rohan decides to research the churches, especially for their architecture and spiritual background. He walks into a confession booth to research the interior, but mistakenly walks into the side reserved for the priest. Shortly after, a man walks into the other side of the booth and confesses his sin to Rohan, believing him to be the priest. Rohan hears his confession anyway, interested in getting information out of the man. This one-shot was also included in Shikei Shikkouchuu Datsugoku Shinkouchuu. - Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe - Mutsukabezaka: Rohan meets his editor, Kagamari Minoru, while reading a De Stal's Art book. Rohan explains that due to his research about the Yokai legend he bought 6 mountains in order to stop a corporation who wanted to build a resort in that area. When the resort plan was abandoned, Rohan's lands lose its value and he is unable to recover his money. However, Rohan tells his editor the research was a success and begins telling him about it. - Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe - Millionaire Village: Rohan Kishibe accompanies Izumi Kyouka, a Manga magazine editor, to a buy house at a village far off from civilization. They soon discover the village is home to a group of millionaires who had all mysteriously become rich at the age of 25. Rohan and Izumi enter one of the houses, only to realize they they are trapped by a mysterious power that won't let them progress unless they follow specific rules lest they suffer the consequences. - Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe - Poaching Reef: Tonio Trussardi (a minor character featured in Part IV: Diamond Is Unbreakable) seeks Rohan's help in retrieving a rare type of abalone from the sea near Morioh, as a key ingredient in a dish intended to treat Tonio's wheelchair-ridden beloved. - Rohan Kishibe goes to Gucci: A short story published in the October 2011 issue of the fashion magazine Spur, in which the mangaka mixes advertising for Gucci products with a little supernatural flavour courtesy of Kishibe Rohan and his grandmother's old traveling bag.

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Wizard Cass aims to become a hero. He meets with the leader Yuri of the militia, to take the first step to his dream. But Cass who had underestimated the "battle" does not even make it out to the battlefield without being stopped by the soldiers! It's up to Cass to learn how to become a hero!

Chapter 13
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As a result of a large war, the world was eroded by a magical infection that distorted the time and space around it. Though magic has been outlawed since then, the effects of that war still remain. To uncover all the secrets of the world, "Lucky Solte," begins her adventure.

Chapter 21
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This is the Labyrinth City Orario. It possesses the only underground labyrinth in the whole lower world, and thus has prospered from it, coming to be known as the "Center of the World". Ryuu Lion, under the owner Mia Grand, worked daily at the pub Hostess of Fertility alongside her coworkers Syr Flova, Arnya Fromel, Chloe Rollo, and Lunoire Faust. One day, a pair of Humans' voices shatters the peace of the store... This is a fairy tale that won't be written down, the Story of Lion!+

Vol.2 Chapter 13 : Our Adventure Starts Here!
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On the world that consists of a single giant continent called Dokkanon, most people have some kind of special ability. Those who have a high-ranking ability, such as the ability to control water, are respected and granted much power. Those with low-ranking abilities, such as Nana, who controls bananas, and her best friend Ringo, who has super-powerful legs, have very little power in society. When Nana and Ringo were kids, they were awed by stories from Ringo's adventurer father about a land called Oz, where a god lived who could make any wish come true. Nana and Ringo swore that they would go adventuring together when they were adults. But as time went by, Ringo's father vanished while adventuring, and Ringo became much more aware of the social stigma associated with adventurers. Will the two of them find the strength and courage to follow through with their promise?

Chapter 38
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Fans of Fate/Grand Orderrejoice! A new side story appears...with all the twists and turns you might expect! Epic of Remnant is here!---Note: The chapters in this title follow magazine release numbering.

Chapter 14
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From Yen Press:Minoru Utsugi, a teenager who lives a peaceful (if boring) life with his sister-in-law, finds his life changed when extraterrestrial contact grants his dearest wish, leaving him with the power of The Solitude. But the ability to realize absolute isolation only plunges Minoru into a battle he never wanted to fight. As his old life comes to an end, he steps into a new role"as the Isolator!

Chapter 4
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In the world of The Spellbook Library, Spellbook librarians protect townsfolk from dangerous spellbeasts, sealing them in spellbooks that hold more than just magic. Join Yan and Tohru as they set off to become Spellbook librarians, and uncover the secrets of the Spellbook Library!---When he was a child, troublemaker Yan was attacked by a ferocious spellbeastuntil he was rescued by a group of Spellbook librarians. Inspired by the librarians' heroic efforts, Yan vows to turn over a new leaf and become a Spellbook librarian to repay their kindness. On the day of his employment exam, he meets Tohru, a mysterious young boy who has his own reasons for wanting to work at the library. Together, Yan and Tohru set off and join the ranks of the Spellbook Library, and begin the long journey to learn just what it takes to become a Spellbook librarian!+

Chapter 12
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After Wiz wastes all the money Vanir made from Kazuma's patents on high quality Manatite, Vanir is forced to take up a job in consulting to pay the monthly rent of the shop.Aqua couldn't fall asleep, and decided to invade Wiz's shop to inquire about her and Vanir's past.Various characters consult Vanir for help.

Chapter 55
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The Dark Lord is forgetful!?

Chapter 27
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One tragic night, Caine survives a brutal assault when a demonic entity known as a Key saves his life. With his chance at a normal life long gone, Caine must accept his fate as a Key Holder possessed with remarkable supernatural power. But this power comes with a price. The Key inhabiting Caine has its own goal: the eradication of every other Key. Caine must harness the strength of his Key to find his place in the hidden world of hostile Exorcists, sinister Keys, and a network that spreads far beyond his hometown of Derry, Northern Ireland.

Chapter 33
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An ordinary girl transmigrates to a fairy-tale-like world with kids only. Thus, she becomes the only "grown-up prisoner" among the "little prisoners" in an hotel. They are requested to help the hotel get over the crisis. What's confusing is, the kids are never innocent, lovely or happy. They are hostile to everyone...

Chapter 7
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A pair of mysterious and astute travelers ride their spryverns to all corners of this fantasy world! By order of the Sanctum, an international peacekeeping agency, Ral and Jilet cross many nations to edit the Pamphlet, a collection of regional myths and stories. Incredible discoveries await them at every destination, along with clues that may lead them toward the answer to their true quest. Dive into a sprawling, high fantasy adventure full of striking locations, mesmerizing creatures, and intriguing local legends!

Vol.3 Chapter 14.5
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From Shoujo Crusade:This manga series arrived and gave origin to the TV success!"If you read a message to the east aloud while and you pour hot chocolate in a cup, a fairy of the love will appear to fulfill all your desires!" It says so in the heart of the cup that Kaede has just bought. Said and done! Mirumo has arrived to change her life!

Chapter 7
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The power harassment from Alfine his girlfriend and childhood friend who is the same age, grew up with him, and became adventurers together, is painful. She is a peerless beauty, a person with the title "Sword Master" and called the "Flawless Sword Goddess," a capable woman with achievements recognized by the kingdom and rewarded with appointment as a knight and became a noble. On the other hand, he is treated as that capable woman, Alfine's accessory, gets abusive language hurled at him by her, and suffers from her harsh power harassment and insults to him as an adventurer, resulting in him losing his dignity as a man and as a person He has resigned himself to spending his daily life in the position of a lover-caretaker. However, changes came to that daily life. Alfine, who becomes busy as the kingdom knight, often is unable to take part in adventures. As a result, the times he takes requests alone increases, and he is able to regain his lost dignity. Then he becomes aware of the abnormality of his circumstances. So, to regain himself, he chooses to leave her and her repeated power harassment behind. In addition to all of the equipment he has received until then, he returns his sword, one of a pair they had exchanged when they became adventurers. Declaring that they are over, he leaves the place quickly. "From now on, I will change my name and appearance and live freely." As soon as he decides that, everything goes well. When he realizes, he is praised by the people around him and is the greatest adventurer on the frontier. Whats more, he got a proposal to marry the frontier lord's daughter from a female adventurer.

Chapter 25
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Chapter 3.1
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Merea was summoned to a place called "Sacred Mountain of Lindholm" where spirits gather upon their death. He was called upon using an Otherworldly Grass which found its way to his world. The reason for summoning him was to dispel the lingering attachment and/or regrets of a group of heroic spirits from another world. Brought up as a hero to dispel regrets, the era of the world made him into a demon lord instead. (Source: Novel Updates)

Chapter 3
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Leo goes into an unknown place. Suddenly the demon beast attacked him. After defeating the demon beast, he became a hero! However, in order to get the money back, they will go in an effort to defeat the devil!

Chapter 15.5
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Spin-off manga and the sequel to both Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Dark Demon Realm Mission! and Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Universe Mission.

Chapter 8
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A young man who has suffered an unfortunate death in the modern age was reincarnated as "Eld" in a world very similar to the VRMMO he was playing before. However, it was a world where even basic usage of skills was not known...! Eld who became an adventurer in the state of level 1, lowest job "Novice", is the strongest job "Sage" that no one in this world knows. Take the journey alone to change to a new job!

Vol.13 Chapter 34 : End
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Shinya doesn't get stellar grades, he's not athletic, he's a coward, he's a wimp...he's a general good-for-nothing. One day, however; he meets Haruna. A girl that could change his life forever. Haruna tells Shinya he is the Messiah. The Lord chosen to save her world and that she is his shield.Could it be true? Could Shinya's life of ineptitude be balance for this one grand cause? Is he really the Messiah? If he is, can he save himself, let alone an entire world?

Chapter 27
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Space Adventure Cobra is a popular Shounen Jump manga from the late 70s, early 80s.Cobra is a notorious Space Pirate with a laser gun as his left arm. But, he was tired of being chased by the agency in space and decided to lead a regular life by changing his face & being wiped of his memory.3 years later, he is a regular person leading a regular life. He is tired of his lifestyle. For fun, he goes to see a "Trip Movie" that allows him to see the dream of his choice. When he saw his "dream", he saw his memories of when he was the notorious Space Pirate Cobra. However, he didn't know that was his memories. As he is going home, he meets up with someone who had a grudge with him. There is a little scuffle, and learns that he actually has a laser gun on his left hand.

Chapter 43
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Steampunk meets Kaiju in this original fantasy epic for mature readers, as young Maika risks everything to control her psychic link with a monster of tremendous power, placing her in the center of a devastating war between human and otherworldly forces.

Chapter 28
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They says that for dominating martial arts, Ling Yun first established a small objective: To become the leader of martial arts. But when her objective was about to complete her brother used his identity to get with success the atencion of the emperor. What she can do? She also is desperate.So as not to commit the crime of cheating the emperor, Ling Yun had to "marry in his name"She wanted to wait calmly death in the palace, but didn't expect to cause more troubles. Gong Dou? Is better to fight. Conspiracy? Is better to fight. Ling Xing? Is better to fight.She (Ling Yung) can't use his mouth if she can explain with a punch! Good fight?

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