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Depthless Hunger [Underdog | Xianxia | LitRPG | Monster Hunter | Fantasy]

Name: Depthless Hunger [Underdog | Xianxia | LitRPG | Monster Hunter | Fantasy]
Rating: 4.46 (1666 reviews)
Author: Cognosticon

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Synopsis

Kai is the hardest working warrior in his generation… and the unluckiest. In a world where most people receive magical skills, classes, or cultivation, Kai has nothing but his wits and his strength. His only choice will be to forge a new path against fate, no matter where it takes him.

Savage monsters pour endlessly from the wasteland, threatening the survival of civilization itself. They say that human strength isn’t enough and only those gifted with destined powers have a chance of making a difference. Kai is hungry to fight in that war, to be someone who matters. That hunger will take him across a world stranger and more terrible than he could possibly have imagined.

What to expect:

* “Strong to stronger” slow burn. The MC is an underdog for many chapters before earning his unique ability.
* Stats exist as a natural part of the world. They aren’t introduced until several chapters in when the MC unlocks spiritual sight.
* Different magical abilities exist in different regions and balancing them is an essential part of the system.
* Chapters post Monday-Thursday.

Discord: https://discord.gg/ECggFsZcuw

Book 1 ebook: https://www.royalroad.com/amazon/B0FXVCN78K

Book 1 audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Depthless-Hunger-Audiobook/B0FX64WVSR

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