Eclipse of Power: The Dark Ascendancy

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In a world ruled by order, chaos is a force both feared and forbidden. Yet, for Nero, chaos is the key to ultimate power. Scarred by a tragic past and driven by an insatiable hunger for strength, he will stop at nothing to seize it. He steals, destroys, and kills without hesitation, carving a path of devastation in his relentless pursuit of immortality.

With the ancient Polykenas at his command, beings born from chaos itself, Nero has discovered a way to harness the untapped energy of fallen worlds. His empire grows, and his enemies fall before him. But as he edges closer to godhood, the question remains: Will he control the chaos, or will it consume him?

In this tale of corruption, power, politics, and darkness, not even the gods are spared when everything descends into chaos!

Information

Status
Ongoing
Year
2025
Author
Naird

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5.0/ 5.0
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24
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6,887

Chapters(62 total)

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Community Reviews(2)

  • 13 Pitch Black CatsRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    Super new, and the cover drew me in. Also, I really love sci-fi litRPG, which is what I thought this was when I read the blurb and saw the cover. It’s not that… but I’m glad I picked this one up. The style is GREAT! As someone who has read quite a few of these, that was super refreshing. I love the introduction of Polykenas… I’ll leave that there. Anyway—this one was a cut above; my only complaint is that because it’s new, there are only so few chapters.
  • uwugirl34Royal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    Not bad! I loved the cover. It got my attention right away and gave me a sense of what the book was about before I started reading. When I finished the book, I was very interested in the Polykeans. They are an interesting idea, and the way you talked about them made me want to learn more all through the story. Even so, I still had some trouble picturing what they looked like. They remained somewhat abstract in my mind, but I could sense their presence and comprehend their function. However, you have a great writing style that is easy to read, fluid, and captivating.Nevertheless, there were a few passages that felt a little dense or complicated, and I had to read some of them more than once in order to completely understand what was going on.A little more clarity in a few sections would make the pacing feel smoother. Your world-building demonstrates a great deal of creativity and potential, and you have an excellent way of drawing the reader in. I had a great time and hope to read more of your writing in the future. I'm eager to see what you make next, so keep up the good work.