The Best Sword Cultivation Novels You've Read 你看过最好的剑修的书

1. 51 万 The Path of the Myriad Spirits Sword 万灵剑途 W Loves Watermelon RindW爱吃西瓜皮Xianxia249k WordsOngoing [Sword Cultivator] [One Female Lead] [Fierce and Passionate] [No System] [Genius] Tens of thousands of years ago, Lu Qingxuan, the greatest Emperor in the Divine Realm, fell in the Far North! Tens of thousands of years later, demons run rampant and the people suffer. Humanity is weak, reduced to livestock for others to feed on. Lu Qingxuan is reborn and once again embarks on the path of cultivation. Rising from humble beginnings, he defies the heavens, slaying demons wherever he finds them and d 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I enjoy traditional fantasy, themes of national righteousness, pure love, sword immortals, and stories without systems or cheat codes. I prefer intense, exciting battles and a clear, logical plot. Hopefully, this will save you from your reading slump. A masterpiece is coming!

2. 52 杂 From Menial Servant to Immortal Emperor 杂役问鼎仙帝 Riding a Goose to Shoot the Condor骑鹅射雕Eastern Fantasy885k WordsOngoing Xiao Mi is a genius with a Chaotic Divine Physique, yet he can only support himself by working as a menial in his sect. With unparalleled talent, he makes a comeback and becomes the most dazzling genius of the Sword Dao Sect. If his chaotic meridians prevent him from cultivating, then he’ll use the common-as-dirt Tiger Subduing Fist to become the supreme Sword Emperor. If no one recognizes his Chaotic Divine Physique, then he’ll shatter the heavens and become the Divine Emperor of All Immortals, 2.3kReads8.0Score208Shelves

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   Super good! Not mindless at all, a lowly worker's rise to the top! Awesome! Excellent writing.

3. 53 开 Exiled from the Start, I Forge a Hundred Thousand Swords on the Frontier 开局被流放，我在边疆种出十万剑 t Broken Bridge in Snowt断桥残雪Eastern Fantasy789k WordsCompleted Xie Kaishan is stripped of his heir's title and exiled to the desolate province, given nothing but a land deed and a stretch of barren earth. The county office demands grain, the people have nothing to eat, and the immortal sects declare that mortals have no chance of attaining the Dao. Yet he can sow lost laws and reap them as crops: a single ear of sword-rice opens a sword aperture, while a field of spirit rice strengthens an entire city's people. Others choose the gifted for their sects; he f 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I stumbled upon a really high-quality novel about farming in the frontier. The male protagonist was originally a prince, but his spiritual root was extracted, and he was exiled to a barren, saline-alkali land. He had to pay thirty bushels of grain every three days, and he only had two hundred starving refugees left with him. There was no superpower from heaven; he relied on a rusty broken sword and half a copper coin to cultivate the dead land. Farming and raising people was a difficult task, with famine, bandits, and harassment from the county government piling up one after another. The details of his survival were written with exceptional realism.

4. 54 欲 The Quest for Enlightenment 欲求得道 Nangong Meiyue南宫美月Fantastical Romance242k WordsOngoing [Dragon Mom] [Transmigrated Before Birth] [No CP] [Hoarding Hamster] [Fantasy Cultivation] [Business-Savvy Young Prodigy] A sweet girl from Sichuan and Chongqing transmigrates to another world. In the year she comes of age, she joins the Hehuan Sect, then stumbles upon a huge flower-covered egg in a secret realm. From then on, she begins a journey of growth and adventure... 213Reads7.3Score107Shelves

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   Fantasy cultivation, set in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Chongqing, lighthearted and humorous, otherworldly continent, gourmet food and spiritual cuisine, quirky and clever characters, junior sister, Hehuan Sect, local dialect, no romantic pairing, time travel, genius, cunning. [What?]

5. 55 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 464Reads8.1Score191Shelves

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   That winter, the martial world died. The Heavenly Realm slaughtered the entire martial arts world, staining mountains and rivers with blood. Beauty is synonymous with death—Zhao Qinghe, the most beautiful princess in the world, the most beautiful woman under heaven. When she smiled, the world paled in comparison; when she drew her sword, even gods bowed. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword was invincible in three moves. Beside her were two even more dangerous women: Luo Qinghan, "Ink Feather Godslayer"; and Wen Wanqing, "Gentle Palm Suppressing Heaven." The three were unassuming, like refined ladies, like delicate flowers. Their two adorable pets were even more extraordinary: the Myriad Demonic Ice Python "Frost Profound," and the ancient divine beast "Soul-Devouring Golden Eyes" Ink Flame. The winter snow had not yet stopped, but the killing had already begun. The sharpest sword in the world was wrapped in the sweetest sugar.

6. 56 寻 Seeking the Way Through Snow and Splendor 寻道覆雪铅华 Nalan Lingyan纳兰凌烟Ancient Romance915k WordsCompleted Seeking the Dao Beneath Snow and Rouge Theme song: “Rouge Misled for a Thousand Years” Lyrics and music: Nalan Lingyan Performed by: Xie Qianhua The wind won’t cease, the clouds won’t clear. Now I roam the ends of the earth, sword in hand. My heart is still, the world at peace. Not that the skies are always clear, nor that the heart is without feeling. Conceal, conceal, conceal. Deep in the night, snow falls thick. A butterfly kisses my blue robe, leaving only regret. For all my life, I enter t 1Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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   It's an excellent novel; the imagery is vivid, and you're drawn into it without even realizing it.

7. 57 蝉 The Cicada-Shedding Sword Immortal 蝉蜕剑仙 Lazy Pan San Who Loves Steamed Cakes爱吃蒸糕的懒人潘三Eastern Fantasy232k WordsOngoing The Eastern Profound Imperial House, once at the height of its glory, was plunged into disaster overnight. A calamity swept through the entire royal clan, nearly wiping out its bloodline. At the brink of death, an enigmatic powerhouse of unfathomable strength secretly rescued the imperial heir, still in his mother's womb, and spirited him away from danger. From then on, the child lived under an assumed name, vanishing from the world's sight. The imperial family's former glory faded into nothing, —Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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   Using a special blood pool to forcibly improve one's cultivation level and achieve rapid progress leaves hidden dangers; this setting is logical.

8. 58 剑 Sword Sovereign: Starting with Shattered Bones 剑尊，从碎骨开始 Big Dajin大刂巾Eastern Fantasy710k WordsCompleted The day his Sword Bone was stolen, he inherited the mightiest sword path of ancient times in the Abyss of Despair, along with the most vicious curse. Those who killed him feared not revenge, but what he himself might become. When the truth behind the annihilation of the Nine Heavens is revealed, he faces every “arrangement” with sword in hand Is he the sword that will sever fate, or the “cause” that will bring about the end? —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 59 三 Three Feet of Chilling Light 三尺寒芒 Nangong Meiyue南宫美月Fantastical Romance2.7M WordsOngoing [Female-Led Story + Ensemble Cast + No Romance + Pocket Dimension + Divine Weapon + Growth and Trials] All the splendor of the world turns to dust; sword on my back, I speak drunkenly of the people's suffering. On the winter solstice, with snow covering the mountains and the forests ablaze with color, Father found me by a little stream outside the village. So he named me Ruoxue. Born dark-skinned and ugly, I endured the world's cold stares and learned that true affection is the warmest thing of 61Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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   Three main female characters, no romantic pairings, no male lead, sword cultivators, martial arts, evil cultivation, slow burn, space, Hehuan Sect, no system, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no time travel, semi-ensemble cast, growth through trials, dual souls, business adventures, multiple worlds, epic political intrigue, intelligent characters, super long novel, unconventional cultivation, this book is not divided into male and female sections, we believe there's something for everyone.

10. 60 命 Ten Years Left to Live, Yet I Still Draw My Sword for Shu Mountain 命剩十年，我仍为蜀山拔剑 Farmland in the Peach Blossom Spring桃花源里可耕田Eastern Fantasy512k WordsOngoing The sword cultivators of Mount Shu wield their blades to defend the world. Kunlun, the Celestial Masters, the Puppet Path, and other sects each display their gifts, together ushering in a glorious age of immortal cultivation. Yet beneath this golden age, dark currents surge. The Nether Abyss Palace lies in wait, plotting rebellion. The Nether Clan watches humanity from the Boundless Sea, while fierce and cunning monsters and demons wreak havoc across the land. Schisms within the Daoist sects, ri —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I found a hidden gem of a fantasy novel! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] Pros: Solid world-building, intelligent and unpretentious protagonist, vivid and relatable supporting characters, and highly evocative imagery. Cons: Slow start, but the later chapters are exciting and addictive. Suitable for: Readers who enjoy the spirit of the Shushan world, protagonists relying on intelligence, and in-depth plots. Not suitable for: Readers looking for an immediate, satisfying start and mindless overpowered characters. A must-read if you're looking for something to read; just search for it on Tomato.

11. 61 朝 Dawn Clouds, Evening Snow 朝云暮雪 Xi Xi BU Xixi西西BU嘻嘻Eastern Fantasy383k WordsOngoing I am the only heir to the Northern Frontier King. Twelve sword meridians run through my body, and the half tiger tally I carry can command thirty thousand iron cavalry. They call me the son of a rebel king, destined to be buried on the frontier. Only when I beheaded a Finger-Profound master with a single stroke did the world realize: The Dragon-Charging Cavalry is not dead. I, Li Chaoyun, will claim these ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers, and cover them all in frost and snow! The day I —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fast-paced, engaging, intelligent, engaging story, and concise—definitely worth watching. If you enjoyed it, please give it a thumbs up!

12. 62 谪 The Banished Immortal: Poetry, Wine, and Sword Slashes Through the Ninth Heaven 谪仙：诗酒剑斩九重天 Silk, Wine, and Tea丝酒茶Eastern Fantasy270k WordsCompleted A banished immortal from the ninth heaven, trapped in the mortal world. Hunted across the nine heavens, bound by nine trials of love. One line of poetry can shake heaven and earth; one jug of wine can turn the cosmos upside down. One sword drawn, and the nine heavens shatter. I, Li Bai, with poetry in hand and sword at my side, take one person with me and return to Qinglian, drunk! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The most exhilarating Xianxia (fantasy) game of the year! "The Immortal Slayer: Poetry, Wine, and Sword" – a masterpiece where poetry, wine, and sword unite as one, making you invincible across the nine heavens!

13. 63 我 My Junior Fellow Disciple Holds a Grudge 我家小师弟有点记仇 Two at a Loss两茫Eastern Fantasy234k WordsOngoing My name is Xia Tian. Beneath the immortals, all are ants. Above the immortals, I slaughter with wild abandon! Heh heh heh... Who in this world dares stand in my way? ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so beautiful!!!

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