★ Multi-Language Rights Are Selling Fast: To date, translation rights have been sold for English, French, German, Thai, Korean, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Turkish and Russian!

★ Globally, it has captivated a fanbase of over 15 million readers, with accumulated recommendations surpassing 34.25 million! It consistently claims the top spot on multiple platform charts!

★ Global Animation Success: The 2025 anime adaptation (Season 1) premiered simultaneously in over 190 countries/regions in 7 languages. It earned a 9.3 rating on IMDb with over ten thousand user ratings—a first for a Chinese anime on the platform—and topped the 2025 Summer Chart on leading Western platform Crunchyroll.

★ Acclaim from East to West: This work is not only part of the permanent collection of the National Library of China but was also inducted into the collection of The British Library, one of the world's most famous libraries, in 2024. Furthermore, it has received numerous top industry honors, including recognition on the "Chinese Web Literature Overseas Influence List", which represents the highest level of international impact for Chinese web novels.

★ A Truly Global Worldbuilding Formula: It masterfully blends Victorian-era aesthetics, the cosmic dread of Lovecraftian (Cthulhu) mythos, the mechanical beauty of steampunk, and an RPG-like "Sequence" advancement system. This setting offers an exceptionally low barrier to entry—and even a sense of familiarity—for readers who enjoy Sherlock Holmes, Warhammer 40K, or Dark Souls.

★ It Reads Like a "History Book for a Fictional World": At its core, the story is a creative fusion and elevation of "Cthulhu Mythos" and "steampunk" cultures. It constructs a logically rigorous, historically believable progression system (where characters consume specific potions to gain superpowers and advance in rank). For readers accustomed to the intricate magical system of Harry Potter or the complex dynasties of Game of Thrones, this novel delivers the thrilling impact of a brand-new, meticulously crafted, and deeply mystical power system.

★ This is a phenomenal fantasy masterpiece, hailed by international media as "a story for all mankind," sparking a global reading frenzy, particularly resonating with Gen Z readers.

★ "The price for drinking the potion that grants god-like power may be the gradual loss of your own humanity. With each step upward, you draw closer to divinity, but farther from yourself."

★ English translation samples are available.

In the Kingdom of Loen, steam engines roar, great ships sail, and difference engines (a type of fantastical mechanical computer) herald a technological dawn. Yet beneath the seemingly rational glow of the "Epoch of Black Iron" lurks a mad world of secret societies, eerie Sealed Artifacts, and unspeakable evil deities. A fragile balance is maintained by seven orthodox deities and four northern nations, while "Beyonders"—those who walk the supernatural path by consuming Sequence potions—navigate the edge between light and shadow.

Our protagonist, Zhou Mingrui, awakens to find himself in the body of Klein Moretti, a recent history graduate of Khoy University. After being entangled in a supernatural incident, he is forced to drink the "Seer" potion to survive and cling to the faint hope of returning home. This act throws him into this dangerous, mysterious world and leads him to join the official Beyonder organization, the "Nighthawks."

Klein soon discovers that this world's mysteries are far more bizarre and perilous than he imagined. By chance, he accesses a supreme realm called "Sefirah Castle" and uses it to masquerade as "The Fool," an ancient deity stirring from slumber. He establishes an online (via ritual magic) secret gathering, the "Tarot Club," gathering Beyonders from across the world, each with their own motives, around him. This becomes his way to gather information and resources, struggling to survive in the cracks between formidable powers.

However, true horror descends abruptly. While investigating a series of strange events, Klein's Nighthawk squad falls victim to a plot by followers of the evil deity, "The True Creator." His captain, Dunn Smith, whom he regarded as an elder brother and mentor, sacrifices himself to protect the team. This loss irrevocably changes Klein. Driven by vengeance and a desire to pierce the fog shrouding history and the gods, he embarks on a perilous path of advancement.

From then on, Klein assumes multiple identities, seamlessly shifting between roles: a detective, a tycoon, a pirate, a mad adventurer. He maneuvers among orthodox churches, secret organizations, royal nobility, and the will of indescribable evil gods. Climbing from Sequence 9 "Seer," he uses his wits, courage, and the power of his Tarot Club companions to inch closer to his enemies and the truth. Ultimately, he achieves his revenge and touches the realm of divinity, becoming a half-Celestial of "The Lord of the Mysteries." Yet, the ultimate price follows: pollution from the will of the primordial creator, "The Celestial Worthy of Heaven and Earth," forces him, after winning everything, into a long, silent slumber—a battle to preserve his remaining humanity and sanity. This is an epic about sacrifice, identity, and the fight against madness; the legend of "The Fool".

Yuan Ye

Yuan Ye, pen name "Cuttlefish That Loves Diving", is one of China's most elite and innovative web novel authors, renowned as the "Grandmaster of Worldbuilding." His writing is distinguished by its grand yet rigorous worlds, meticulously novel power systems, and profound humanistic philosophy, significantly pushing Chinese web literature toward greater literary and intellectual depth.

Before creating Lord of the Mysteries, he had already earned high acclaim with works like Throne of Magical Arcana (which fuses magic with scientific theory). Lord of the Mysteries is the pinnacle of his career. Upon release, it broke multiple records in Chinese web literature. Recognized for its outstanding cultural depth and global influence, it has been included in the National Library of China. The author himself has repeatedly won prestigious awards such as "Author of the Year with the Highest Copyright Value" and is a core representative author in the current wave of Chinese web novels going global.