That Man Has Returned [Cultivation]

(In one sentence: A male-male pairing in a web novel. Wealthy fox demon top x strongest sword cultivator bottom.) Ming Rui was the strongest sword cultivator in the Three Enclosures Great World, a peerless talent. Unfortunately, after being betrayed by a friend, his temperament changed drastically. He tried to destroy the world and ultimately met his end, body and soul destroyed. Nine hundred years later, he was reborn as a fishing village boy with no money, no cultivation, and not even a spirit (Dao) sword (partner)... All he had was a wooden stick, so he started his cultivation journey all over again. Unexpectedly, nine hundred years later, sword cultivators had fallen into decline. And he himself had become the man whose name no one dared mention. Ming Rui smiled. “Thanks for asking. I know this one: sword cultivators are the strongest.” The villains, slapped in the face until they spat blood: “Yes, yes, right, right, the strongest, the strongest!” Secret realm keys, rare treasures, the Nine Extremes Tower rankings, the sect rankings of the Great World... One opportunity after another was snatched up, and one record after another was set. The great sects were frantic with activity. Ordinary cultivators watched, dumbfounded, as one celebrated prodigy after another was crushed by an unknown sword cultivator. Much later, when Ming Rui returned to his peak, the cultivation world finally realized the truth: That man had returned!!! Zhuang Huaiyan, master of the Hall of All Spirits, was widely recognized as the foremost demon cultivator. He was highly skilled, cold and proud, and inherited the great celestial fox’s beauty, making him breathtakingly gorgeous. Few knew that Ming Rui had once saved him, and that they later called each other master and disciple, traveling through many worlds, staying together day and night and even sleeping side by side. In the end, they had turned their swords against each other. He had once been ready to die. He never expected that, nine hundred years later, he would get another chance to start over. Everything in the world follows the Dao, and there are far more than three thousand paths. And you are my Dao. *Little scene* Before a certain big fox demon came looking for him, Ming Rui was checking out little spirit beasts at the market. After being reborn, he missed having a fox-shaped cushion, and his sleep had gotten worse. Perhaps he should buy a new pet... This bunny looked adorable. Just as he was about to pay, Zhuang Huaiyan appeared behind him, his expression ominous. “Just try keeping one.” *Big fox demon top (Zhuang Huaiyan) x sword cultivator bottom (Ming Rui). *Leveling up, golden finger, long-form novel, feel-good power fantasy, male-oriented progression. *As is customary, one-on-one, happy ending. *Updates depend on the author's mood. *Thank you for bookmarking (bows). [Thanks for your interest in my upcoming story!] The Great Demon King Slime Is So Squishy (A cute, healing power fantasy: a ferocious yet well-behaved jelly blob bottom x a doting, twisted top who wears human skin but acts like anything but a decent person) Qiu Qiu was the lowest-ranked slime. His only purpose in life was to eat, go hungry, eat, go hungry... Then one day, an ancient summoning circle transported him to another world. “It worked! We summoned an abyssal demon! It’s the key to defeating the Zerg, humanity’s last hope!” The researchers cried out hoarsely and embraced one another to celebrate their victory, until they saw what was inside the cylindrical glass of the experiment chamber... A soft, bouncy jelly blob. The little blob sat up straight, timid and polite. “Hello. Can I eat you?” In the year 2249 of the star calendar, disasters struck Blue Star, resources ran dry, and the Zerg waited hungrily beyond its borders. As the savior and the strongest fighter in the universe, Qiu Qiu got whatever the Alliance leaders wanted him to have. He obediently agreed and gained a former hero as his guardian. He could go to school like a human and choose a major he liked. It would be even better if the major general didn’t smell so delicious, making him feel hungry, hungry, hungry all the time. At last, one day, he couldn’t help asking the fragrant, impeccably behaved model human: “Excuse me, could I have a taste? Just to see what you taste like.” The major general remained unruffled. Qiu Qiu boldly clung to him and licked his cheek with his little tongue. The next moment, Qiu Qiu froze. This was... the rich, roiling scent of human desire, bubbling with darkness. Desire for him. #I can't stop wanting to eat people every day# #I never thought people would want to eat me too QAQ# *Basically, a sweet and heartwarming story about a little monster trying hard to be human and a vicious, wicked, thoroughly inhuman hero. *Qiu Qiu is the strongest, so expect a satisfying power fantasy. *A lightly post-apocalyptic interstellar setting, with some food and livestreaming elements. *Thank you, dear readers and big shots, for bookmarking this. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. Theme: This story follows a protagonist who unexpectedly hits rock bottom in life. His former glory and wealth turn to ashes, but he never gives up and starts pursuing his dream anew. Through his unrelenting effort, he shows people that perseverance leads to victory: hold on to your convictions, and success will eventually come.