Creating an Industrial Empire in 19th Century Parallel World - Chapter 169 Invitation

Xu Shulou dreams she’s a character in a bizarre storybook.The male lead is Long Aotian, a man with a “Dragon Overlord” script: treasures fall into his lap, beauties vie for his heart.The first heroine is his delicate junior apprentice sister. The second, the Demon Sect’s saintess. The third… the fourth…Where does Xu Shulou rank? She flips through the plot and realizes—despite being Long Aotian’s official fiancée, she’s nothing but a disposable pawn.In the story, her sect elders dote on her fragile junior sister.“Shulou, yield this treasure to your sister. She’s weaker and needs it more.”“Shulou, don’t be unreasonable. Your gentle sister deserves care.”Even Long Aotian prefers the junior sister. He’s a flirtatious mess, forcing Xu Shulou to compete with other women, her jealousy twisting her into a villain. Meanwhile, the junior sister blossoms into a pristine lotus.But Xu Shulou refuses to play along.When the script demands she and her junior sister be kidnapped, Long Aotian saves the “weaker” girl, saying, “Shulou, you’re stronger—you’ll understand.”In reality? Long Ao Tian arrives just in time to see Xu Shulou slaughter the villains, scoop her sister into her arms, and vanish into the sky—without sparing him a glance.When demons attack, the story expects Long Aotian to leave his fiancée and lovers in the sect’s care. The elders protect only the junior sister, letting Xu Shulou be humiliated.In reality? The elders sneer: “Our senior sister dominates the cultivation world. Why would we need you to worry about her?”When the story’s Long Aotian coaxes the Demon Saintess into betraying her clan for him…In reality, the Saintess timidly asks Xu Shulou: “You’re a righteous heroine. I’m a hunted demon. Why would you want to befriend me?”In the script, Xu Shulou claws at other women in jealous rage.In reality, she’d rather live in peace—until Long Aotian pushes too far. Then she draws her sword.In the story, Long Aotian reigns supreme, surrounded by beauties.In reality, Xu Shulou steals his allies, hoards his treasures, and occasionally beats him up—while he sulks.“My sword saves the world and shields the innocent. It’s not for fighting over men.”“See? Dreams lie. I’m the one holding the Dragon Overlord script.”

Ye Qiu is a prodigy in the world of racing. Just as he’s about to claim his second championship, his car spins out of control, shattering everyone’s expectations.But no one knows the truth — the real culprit isn’t Ye, but the Car God System that’s fusing with him at that very moment.“No choice?”“You didn't merge with me sooner or later, but chose to during my final race. Wasn't it on purpose?”“Ahem, I really couldn't help it at the time,”

Lin Lan has traveled to an Otherworld, becoming an unremarkable Lord.With his system, he can enter different instance dungeons to pick up some items and bring them back to his world, such as air conditioners and coffee machines.For a while, his life remains peaceful, until the arrival of a merchant disrupts his routine. Unbeknownst to the merchant, a supernatural creature has been following his fleet, now encroaching on Lin Lan’s territory.[Please note, a shadow from the Apocalypse is pursuing your footsteps, intending to devour your soul and your cherished past dreams (dungeon items), Seagull Town will be completely destroyed in 180 minutes!][Two solutions have been provided for you][Solution One: Proactively head to the designated area to manifest the Dungeon Card and face the shadow of the Apocalypse under the gaze of the Red Moon](Choosing this solution may yield unknown rewards!)[Solution Two: The best plan is to flee, abandon your territory, and quickly move away from the sea](Choosing this solution will result in the shadow swallowing all collected dungeon items!)

In a world where strength is law and the weak are trampled, Ezra Cain was destined for nothing—crippled, abandoned, and left to rot. But when death comes knocking, something awakens within him.[Primordial Evolution System Activated.]A forgotten power lost to time, capable of infinite growth, limitless evolution, and ultimate domination. From the ashes of his former self, Ezra begins his ascent—devouring monsters, absorbing abilities, and forging a path no being has ever walked. But power comes at a cost.Ancient gods stir in fear. Forbidden realms tremble. The strongest beings in existence move to eradicate him before he reaches his full potential. But Ezra is no pawn in their game—if the gods wish to stop him, then he will do what no one has dared before.He will evolve beyond them. He will devour them. He will become the first Primordial Overlord.The age of gods is over. His reign begins.