Douluo Dalu: Clear Glory Reflected in the Moon

Some of the tags above are wrong. [Dual female leads] [Sweet at first, a little angst later] [Both strong] (Original worldbuilding with independent settings. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.)

Douluo, the land of Martial Soul Awakening, where legends and bonds intertwine. Chen Qingyan, granddaughter of Chen Xin, is born with an extraordinary sword physique and Innate Level 20 Soul Power. Beneath her quiet exterior lies a meticulous mind and an unwavering devotion to the sword. When she trains, her hair is tied high, like a sharp blade cutting through illusion. Only when she is with Ning Rongrong does the ice in her eyes melt into a special tenderness. She indulges Rongrong’s spoiled ways and becomes her most reliable support.

Dressed in a pale green gown, Ning Rongrong makes a lively entrance, carrying the pride she was born with as a member of her clan. Her innate talent as a support, with Level 9 Soul Power, makes her the center of attention. Her early spoiled behavior is only an outward sign of her perceptive nature. She depends on Chen Qingyan without reservation, willingly letting down her guard to act sweet and give in. As she trains on the path of a Soul Master, she outgrows her childishness. The young lady who once avoided responsibility becomes a support willing to shoulder great burdens, using the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda’s light to illuminate the world and shelter her companions.

One is a silent prodigy whose sword points to the heavens; the other, a lively support whose radiance reaches everywhere. Their bond begins when they meet as children, grows deeper as they learn to work together at Shrek, and becomes seamless on the battlefield of the Soul Master Tournament. Wherever Chen Qingyan’s sword strikes, Ning Rongrong’s support is sure to match it perfectly;...