God Of All People, SSS Level Talent At The Beginning

If you are looking for an addictive power-fantasy that takes the trope of "god-building" games to the extreme, God Of All People, SSS Level Talent At The Beginning by Yu Zu is a must-read. Set in a modern urban world where humanity is thrust into a high-stakes competition to ascend to godhood, the novel immediately hooks readers with its fast-paced progression and satisfying protagonist.

What truly sets this story apart is the sheer scale of Yang Fan’s SSS-level talent, "Evolution." While other players struggle with the agonizingly slow pace of divine development, Yang Fan leverages a massive time-dilation advantage that allows his kingdom to evolve at a breakneck speed. Seeing him compress ten years of growth into a single day of real-time creates an exhilarating sense of momentum. The narrative leans heavily into the "snowball effect," where every strategic choice Yang Fan makes pays off exponentially, distancing him from the rest of the pack in ways that feel both earned and incredibly rewarding to witness.

The story excels at balancing kingdom management with high-octane expansion. Unlike traditional urban fantasy novels that focus on interpersonal drama, this book focuses on the macro-strategy of raising a civilization and crushing rivals. Yang Fan is the quintessential "King Gou"—a protagonist who prioritizes calculated efficiency and overwhelming strength over vanity. His cold, pragmatic approach to dominating the divine arena makes for a refreshing take on the genre.

For readers who crave a story where the protagonist stays two steps ahead of everyone else, this novel is pure catharsis. It is a masterclass in the "crushing" trope, delivering constant upgrades, massive power spikes, and a satisfying journey from an underdog to the undisputed architect of an entire era. If you love seeing systems exploited and enemies outmaneuvered, this is your next obsession.