MTL - Spirit Hotel - Chapter 44 Counterattack (below)

She was originally the king of the dark mercenary world, killing, plundering, and looking down on the world; once reborn, she became a powerful family that shocked the continent, the “Ninth Young Master of Waste” of the Beiting family;

From then on, the elegance of the world, shake hands;

Belonging to ancient monsters, possessing a magical space, practicing heaven-defying skills, killing the sky, killing the gods, and doing whatever they want;

Cool and handsome, domineering and arrogant, leading the world to compete;

In this article, the male and female protagonists are double C, male strong + female strong, and the ending is one-on-one;

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In the world of Aetheria, there is one name that is feared by all. Yet, he is known more for his title, the Demon General. Whether it’s Gods or Demons, no beings dare to oppose his authority. He ruled Aetheria with an iron hand. Cities are destroyed on his whim. Countries are razed at his displeasure.This is the tale of his rise to power.This is the tale of his rise to Godhood.This is the tale of the rise of the Demon General.

Japan – National News BroadcastThe polished news anchor sat upright, her gaze sharp as she adjusted the stack of papers before her. The newsroom behind her hummed with quiet urgency, the weight of the moment settling over the broadcast.“Authorities are baffled by a sudden and unexplained surge in sleep-related deaths across Japan,” she began, her voice steady yet tense. “More and more citizens are passing away in their sleep without any prior health concerns. Experts are working tirelessly to determine the cause, but no clear explanation has emerged. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any unusual symptoms before bedtime.”A graphic appeared, displaying the spike in fatalities over the past month. Behind her, unsettling photographs flickered across the screen—blurred images of individuals found in their beds, their faces frozen in expressions of terror.The anchor’s tone shifted. “Health officials recommend citizens avoid excessive fatigue and maintain healthy sleep habits. More updates will follow as investigations continue.”---United States – Paranormal PodcastIn a dimly lit podcast studio, the host leaned forward, his eyes wide with curiosity. Across from him, a rugged man in a worn flannel shirt, gripping a faded photograph in one hand and a beer can in the other, leaned back in his chair.“So, you're telling me you saw this creature firsthand?” the host asked, clearly intrigued.The man scoffed, shaking his head. “Damn right, I did. Ugly thing had wings bigger than my body—slow but sneaky. Thought it could steal my pigs again, but I was ready this time—camera in one hand, shotgun in the other.”He slammed the table for emphasis, then shoved the blurry image toward the host. The photograph depicted a small, red-skinned humanoid figure with large, bat-like wings, its eyes glowing faintly in the darkness.“Spit, the thing didn’t know what hit it when I fired!” the man chuckled, his voice full of excitement.The host held up the picture to the live chat. “Alright, what do you think? Mothman? Demon? Or is our friend here just seeing things?”The chat exploded with theories—some skeptical, others eager for the investigation to continue.---China – Liangyuan Street MarketSurveillance footage from a bustling night market in China captured a chilling scene. A woman in a red qipao walked gracefully through the crowd, her figure striking in the soft glow of lanterns.Suddenly, she paused. Her body flickered—like a glitch in a video—before vanishing completely, as though she had never existed.The footage zoomed in, replaying in slow motion. In the final frame before she disappeared, her face distorted unnaturally, her eyes hollow and empty.The screen cut abruptly to black.

Betrayed by her boyfriend, Luo Yaoyao got herself drunk in a nightclub and mistook Yu Aotian, the powerful leader of Imperial Dragon Society in Japan, for a waiter.

She was brought to a room by him, but when he was going to force her, he saw a scar on her shoulder…It reminded him of a little girl in his old days…

After graduated, Luo Yaoyao returned to China and became an elevator lady in Bosch Group. However, she didn’t know the company was purchased by Yu Aotian.

The other day, she met him in the elevator and he recognized her…

He asked others to turn the camera off and kissed her although she kept screaming and struggling. At this moment, his phone rang and he had to let her go.

But they both knew it was not the ending…What would he do to her? And what happened in their past?