Swordsmanship and a System, With a Sword-Obsessed Protagonist 剑道+系统，对剑痴迷

1. 1 全 Global: I Start with a Mythic Talent and Slay a God with One Sword 全民：我开局神话天赋，一剑斩神 Sui Zhen髓针Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Everyone Changes Class + Reborn + Ruthless] Su Ming was once the world's greatest assassin. He saved billions of his fellow humans and was honored as one of the Dragon Nation's Ten Strongest, only to be betrayed and killed by his lover and sworn brother. He died with hatred in his heart, buried in the S-Rank dungeon, Death Pit. To his surprise, he was reborn in his high school days, on the day of the awakening ceremony. He also gained a Mythic-grade talent! [Class levels up to godhood, with max 19kReads8.4Score1.8k14d adds

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   I think this one is really good, single female lead.

2. 2 签 Sign-In at Qinglan City: I'm Really Not the White-Robed Sword Immortal 签到青岚城，白衣剑仙真不是我啊 Bu Ai Chi Xiangcai Ne不艾吃香菜讷Eastern Fantasy200k WordsCompleted [System + invincible + swordsmanship + low-key + power fantasy + no heroine] Cang is Heaven, Xuan is the Dao. Heaven and earth are profound and vast; the sword's path shall flourish forever. In the Cangxuan Realm, might makes right. There are nine stages of cultivation, each one a whole new level. Mortal → Spirit Awakening → Profound Mastery → Return to Truth → Enlightened Heart → Seeking the Dao → Knowing Heaven → Shattering the Void → Transcendence. Qi Jin'an transmigrates to the Cangxuan R 238Reads—Score10014d adds

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   Here's the book, I just found it.

3. 3 综 Wuxia Crossover: I Use the Jianghu to Shake the Imperial Court 综武：我以江湖动朝堂 Olive in Ink墨色橄榄Male-Channel Fanfiction2.7M WordsCompleted My name is Jiang Yin. I'm a wandering martial artist who takes jobs for pay. With a sword and a finger, I sweep through the martial world. Before I knew it, all my enemies were dead, while my friends were scattered across the land. 42.8kReads8.9Score3k14d adds

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   This is worth a try.

4. 4 我 I Just Awakened My System, and Her Dad Told Me to Get Lost? 我刚觉醒系统，她爸让我滚远点？ Jing Jiangyan憬江言Urban3.6M WordsOngoing [Physical book deal secured, enjoy with confidence] [Ultimate power fantasy] [Decisive and ruthless] [Absurd comedy] [One heroine] [Ensemble cast] [Unhinged] Year 529 of the Cultivation Calendar. Yun Mochen wakes from a nap and unexpectedly awakens a System. [Absorb qi and blood to grow stronger!] But there's one big problem: his girlfriend of three months is the daughter of the Zhu Clan's Emperor, one of the five great cultivation clans. Even worse, her emperor father comes straight to his door 69.4kReads8.6Score5.5k14d adds

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   Nice!!!!!!

5. 5 宗 Rebel of the Sect? My Hundredfold-Speed Swordsmanship Rules the Myriad Worlds! 宗门逆子？我百速剑修主宰万界！ Yujun Xian玉君仙Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted [Female Sword Immortal + Sect Outcast + Decisive and Ruthless + Hundredfold Cultivation Speed + Three-Life Sword] Framed by others, Lin Jing was not only expelled from his sect but had his cultivation crippled as well. Luckily, he came across the legacy of a female Sword Immortal. From that moment on, everyone who had plotted against him would tremble! 1.1kReads8.7Score10814d adds

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   High-quality fantasy, the protagonist is decisive and ruthless, the pacing is fast and doesn't drag, highly recommended, you'll definitely regret not reading it.

6. 6 剑 The Twin Supreme Swordmasters 剑道双至尊 The Long River of the Sword Dao剑道长河Eastern Fantasy335k WordsOngoing A thousand years later, a young man emerged from the Sword Sect founded by ‘Dugu Qiubai.’ To uncover the truth of his origins and pursue his dreams, he braved every obstacle and embarked on an invincible path. A three-foot sword in hand, he strides across the Myriad Worlds. A beauty in his arms, he takes in all the splendors of the cosmos! [Traditional Fantasy] [Swordsmanship] [Sixteen-Year-Old Sword Emperor] [Mystery] [Soul Transmigration] [Explosive, Thrilling Battles] [Prodigy Showdown] [the 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The 16-year-old Sword Emperor, amidst the myriad realms, where geniuses vie for supremacy and brothers share deep bonds!

7. 7 茅 Maoshan: I'm Uncle Jiu's Junior Fellow, the Sword Ancestor of Maoshan 茅山：我九叔师弟，茅山剑祖 Watch the Sunrise with Me陪我看日出Mystery618k WordsCompleted Su Qing transmigrates into Uncle Jiu's world and becomes a junior apprentice of Maoshan. His senior brothers include Lin Fengjiao, Shi Jian, and Daoist Simu. Just as he is about to descend the mountain, he activates the System and gains the strongest sword constitution, the Chaos Sword Constitution. By entering the Dao through the sword, he possesses an extraordinary talent for swordsmanship. He masters sword techniques at a glance, and with a single move, displays the supreme way of the sword, 2.4kReads8.2Score11114d adds

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   Kendo, look at these

8. 8 我 My Sword Dao System Insists I Become the Center of Attention 我的剑道系统非要逼我当显眼包 A Very Slow Snail一只很慢的蜗牛Eastern Fantasy27k WordsCompleted [Swordsmanship] [Xuanhuan] [System] [Lucky Draws] [Otherworldly Continent] [Decisive and Ruthless] “This is a world of swordsmanship, and I’ve been bound to the [Sword God System]. Want to unlock an invincible sword technique? First recite ‘The Lonely Brave’ in public, then dig out a three-bedroom apartment with your toes!” Me: Wait, System, what did you say? Sword cultivators are supposed to be “white robes billowing like snow across a thousand mountains, sword energy cleaving a rainbow in two, —Reads—Score—14d adds

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9. 9 废EN Rise of the Loser: One-Click Activation of the Practice Makes Perfect System 废柴崛起：一键激活熟能生巧系统 The Night-Rain Traveler Returning North夜雨北归客Urban3.8M WordsOngoing Supernatural Ability: Practice Makes Perfect, and the Way Comes Naturally There are no mysterious secrets behind the countless skills of this world. Nothing but practice, practice, practice! Cooking: Beginner (30/100) Calligraphy: Beginner (80/100) Painting: Beginner (20/100) Dance: Beginner (10/100) Baduanjin: Beginner (20/100) Fang Mo transmigrated to a world of martial arts and gained a Practice Makes Perfect System. Whether it was calligraphy, painting, or martial arts, every bit of practice 23kReads7.3Score2.2k14d adds

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   Fans of system novels should check this out; it's excellent. The characters are well-developed, the plot is highly readable, not exaggerated, and very engaging. I've been following along closely. Kudos to the author! Keep it up! 👍👍👍

10. 10 F F-Rank Talent? The System Insists I'm the Reincarnation of a Sword Immortal F级天赋？系统非说我是剑仙转世 I Can Always See You总能看你Urban98k WordsOngoing [F-Rank from the Start + Tsundere System + Swordsmanship Prodigy + Lighthearted Power Fantasy + One Female Lead] In his previous life, he was a programmer working the 996 grind. In this life, he’s been reborn in a martial arts world. He thought he’d roam the world with a sword and live out his boyhood dreams, but his talent test in his second year of high school gave him an F rank: the most useless of the useless. Just as he resigned himself to getting by as an academic student, a voice suddenl —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Please take a look at this book.

11. 11 儒 The Confucian Sword Immortal: Ten Years of Study, Righteousness Sweeps Across the Heavens 儒剑仙：读书十年，浩气荡青天 Mo Zhuzi墨竹子Eastern Fantasy302k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a down-and-out scholar, Chen Ning studies diligently, determined to travel to the capital and sit the imperial examinations. It is only when he accidentally touches his maid's fox tail that he discovers this world is nowhere near as simple as it seems! Luckily, Chen Ning awakens the Confucian Sage System in time, allowing him to slay demons and study every day. [You studied the Analects and grasped a divine ability: Purple Qi at Your Side] [You recited The G 12.1kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds

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    [Awakening the Confucian Sage by Touching a Fox's Tail] The down-on-his-luck scholar Chen Ning, after years of diligent study, accidentally touches a maid's fox tail and is shocked to discover the world is far more complex than he imagined! He awakens the Confucian Sage System, using his reading to slay demons and increase his cultivation! Reading the *Analects* grants him auspicious purple energy, reciting *The Knight Errant* comprehends the art of poetry, wine, and swordsmanship! Ten years later, his righteous spirit soars for 30,000 miles, a divine wind alights on branches, and a dragon emerges from the sea! The Buddhists, Taoists, and demons are horrified: You call this Confucian cultivation?

12. 12 一 Heaven-Dominating Sword 一剑霸天 Eternal Night, Starry River永夜星河Eastern Fantasy9.6M WordsOngoing [A great author's alt account, one heroine, ruthless and decisive. Highly recommended!] Legend has it that there is a realm where one can pursue cause and effect, erasing every trace of an opponent across time and space with a mere sliver of divine power. One can command life and death, make countless worlds rise and fall with a single thought, and annihilate all living beings. One can stand level with the Heavenly Dao, harness the order of the universe, and rule supreme throughout eternity. Thi 341.8kReads9.2Score40.2k14d adds

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    [I will surely tread the path to the heavens] Tracing the cause and effect, erasing all traces, controlling life and death, annihilating all living beings, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Heavenly Dao, dominating all ages—this realm is called Treading the Heavens! Young Su Xin, born to tread the heavens! A masterpiece by a master author, featuring a single female protagonist who is decisive and ruthless! With a sword in hand, the path to domination begins!

13. 13 上 Chronicles of the Ancient Human Emperor 上古人皇纪 The Salted Fish Narrowly Beats the Immortal Lord咸鱼险胜仙君Eastern Fantasy134k WordsOngoing Dao Xuanyi, a surviving descendant of the ancient human race, watched helplessly as Ji Fa willingly became the Immortal Clan’s Son of Heaven, causing the Human Emperor Sword to shatter and the human race’s fortune to be severed. At the point of despair, he unexpectedly obtained a fragment of the Human Emperor Sword, and the Human Emperor Scripture quietly entered his soul. Qi Refining, Body Tempering, Spirit Awakening… He broke through one realm after another, only to discover that a shocking co —Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 14 修 The Cultivation World’s Top Grinder: I’ll Fight Until the Heavenly Demon Gives Up! 修仙界卷王，杀到天魔自闭！ Bark1树皮1Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted The shadow of the Era Calamity looms over the entire universe. The Sacred Rank Plaza has become a brutal battlefield where the saints fight for the right to rule the next era. Amid the chaos, space and time shatter and fall into disarray, while order collapses. Lin Yu, a youth from humble origins, steps forward in this turbulent world. Leading brothers who share his ideals, he relies on fearless courage and unwavering conviction to keep surpassing himself in desperate situations. From weakness t 45Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Highlights] ✅ A desperate comeback: An orphan boy rises from adversity, escaping death from a flood, awakening the laws of time and space, and confronting an immortal emperor with his mortal body! ✅ Brotherhood: Sharing life and death with his childhood friend Wang Jian, from dreaming of the future on the streets to fighting side by side across the heavens, their passionate bond ignites the entire scene! ✅ A temporal and spatial machination: A shattered universe hides a shocking secret; every sword strike could tear through time and space, revealing the cruel truth of the cycle of eras! ✅ A chaotic battle among all races: The latest chapter, "Collapse of Heavenly Secrets," ignites the climax, with geniuses from all races gathering at the Holy Throne Plaza, and an ancient demon god appearing from a rift in time and space!

15. 15 我 I'm an Actor, So Isn't It Reasonable That I Know Some Kung Fu? 我一个演员，会点功夫很合理吧？ The One and Only God不二神Urban1.2M WordsCompleted In a parallel world, Xu Lu, a C-list actor, gets his own System. Whenever he acts in a movie, he gains a skill related to its theme. After appearing in Ye Wen 2, he gains mastery of kung fu. He easily takes on five opponents in a street fight, leaving the viewers watching his livestream stunned. Xu Feng says, “I’m an actor. It’s perfectly reasonable for me to know a little kung fu, right?” His fans ask, “You got hauled in for questioning by the police. Does that sound reasonable to you?” In an a 17.2kReads8.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    Generally, these are system files.

16. 16 复 Awakening: I Merge with the Wine Sword Immortal and Slay Demons, Exposed by the Campus Belle 复苏：融合酒剑仙斩妖被校花曝光 Flying Fish in the Sky天空飞鱼Urban705k WordsOngoing A colossal sword phantom descended from the heavens! Just as she was about to perish A single chilling sword strike reduced the demons to ashes. That night! The world erupted. Netizens: “So this is what an immortal looks like!” Her: “That’s exactly how the peerless hero of my dreams should be!” Ma Dadan: “I’ll never dare do that again!” When spiritual qi revival began and countless demons swept across the world! Only that carefree, unrestrained figure stood tall between heaven and earth. After t 389Reads5.3Score—14d adds
17. 17 沉 Shattering the Heavens in the Abyss 沉渊开天 Nan Zhu a南竺aEastern Fantasy157k WordsCompleted Born with a sword heart, the one and only across the ages. When Shenyuan is drawn, who can stand against it? Of the seventy-two peaks of Qingyun Sect, Fallen Star Peak is the lowliest. Its spiritual energy is as scarce as in a desert, and weeds grow everywhere like in the wilderness. Those banished here are all discarded by the sect. Shen Mu has lived here for three years. Every day, he chops wood, carries water, and sharpens a rusty sword no one wants. No one knows that the rusty sword is calle 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The sword, once drawn from its sheath, is unmatched in the desolate heavens; its unyielding spirit can slay even the heavens themselves! (No female lead, no system, genius protagonist, grand world view).

18. 18 高 High Martial: Ten Thousand Races, Starting with the Supreme Talent 高武万族：从觉醒至高天赋开始 Mountains and Seas Like This山海如此Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [Vital-Blood Martial Arts + Space-Time Talents + Innovative Cultivation Ranks + Human Emperor + A World of Myriad Races + Academy Progression + Passionate, Not Brain-Dead] Through a twist of fate, young Gu Yuan is reborn and transmigrates to a parallel world: Blue Star. He commands the divine bird Qingluan, enters one of the four top academies through the college entrance exam, builds his own powerful society, and battles the myriad races! Watch as the protagonist, Gu Yuan, awakens two supreme t 365Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    Within the Great Xia territory, the six new generation kings—Azure Phoenix Sword Lord!

19. 19 玩 Playing the Ancient Immortal Path 玩古仙途 Playing with Antiquities玩古Urban533k WordsOngoing Ancient artifacts conceal strange secrets, and ordinary mortals dare knock on the gates of immortality. Young Fang Chen seeks out mysterious relics buried by time, and comes across a jade pendant with its own space. Through the struggles of the apocalypse, he parts layer upon layer of mist. Is the world a prison, or a game? Wherever he looks, a road lies ahead! He cultivates immortality all the way, and in the end, the young man attains the Great Dao! 1.9kReads6.2Score13714d adds

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    Young Swordsmanship + Bloodline + Space

20. 20 无 The Heartless Sword Dao 无心剑道 Writing Feelings in Ink泼墨书下情Eastern Fantasy953k WordsOngoing [Hot-blooded cultivation + Invincible swordsmanship + Face-slapping power fantasy + Upgradable golden finger] Gu Changfeng is the lowliest blacksmith's apprentice in Qingyun Town. On the third day after he transmigrated, he received some news: in three days, the Tianjian Sect's lackeys would burn down the blacksmith shop on the pretext of harboring a fugitive, and the original owner would be beaten to death on the spot. A death trap from the start? Just as he was falling into despair, a blac —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's well-written, especially the characters' personalities and thoughts are clearly presented, and the human nature is vividly portrayed. The more you read, the more you want to read on.

21. 21 降 Descending to the Mortal Realm, I Became a God Through Innocence 降凡成神：我靠天真成神 Lord Qingpu清菩君Eastern Fantasy222k WordsOngoing At the summit of the Sword Hall in the Celestial Realm, Lin Lan fights until he is drenched in blood. A plan three hundred years in the making is finally set in motion! Bearing fragments of the Severed Cycle, he returns to the path of cultivation in a mortal body. Witness how a legendary Sword Immortal makes an astonishing comeback! Betrayal? Death and the loss of everything? Not a chance! Lin Lan defies fate, reaches the pinnacle of cultivation, and points his sword at the heavens! “Ding! The 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A flash of blood illuminates the summit of the Sword Palace! To break free from his inner tribulation, Lin Lan shatters his divine core, descends to the mortal realm with a secret treasure, and abandons all his cultivation to embark on the path of immortality anew in his mortal body. His three-hundred-year plan is launched, and his comeback is incredibly thrilling!

22. 22 剑 The Grain of the Sword: Finding the Way 剑之纹理：寻路 The Elk Hermit麋鹿居士Eastern Fantasy130k WordsOngoing In a single sentence, this is a different take on spiritual qi revival, and the whole story is angst-free. A thousand years ago, the Third Prince made a terrible mistake and sealed away a calamity by offering himself as a sacrifice. But the seal was flawed, and the calamity spilled out from Purple Crystal Island. The mysterious Ye Clan emerged and guarded the island for eight hundred years, only to be forgotten by everyone. The Ye Clan members left to seek a living, but every one of them vanishe —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A thousand years ago, cracks appeared in the seal of the Third Prince's seal, drawing the mysterious Ye Clan into the turmoil. Ye Jiansen reinforced the seal, while the Chosen One sought to break it and eliminate the threat. The two sides clashed, uncovering the mystery of the Ye Clan's disappearance.

23. 23 万 Lord of Ten Thousand Swords 万道剑尊 Three-Inch Cold Edge三寸寒芒Eastern Fantasy4.7M WordsCompleted A thousand years ago, the most dazzling genius on the Tianchen Continent met an untimely end. A thousand years later, he was reborn, only to discover to his astonishment that his death in his previous life had been no accident! With astonishing talent in the sword, terrifying mastery of formations, and perfect alchemy, versatility is the way to rule! No matter how dazzling your talent, you cannot stand against a casual swing of my sword! Wherever my blade points, none can stop it. I will become 1.1kReads8.7Score20414d adds

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    This is it!

24. 24 酒 The Drunken Sword Immortal: I Split Open Heaven's Gate with a Drunken Sword! Shocking Great Xia 酒剑仙：我醉剑开天门！震惊大夏 Sending Solitude to Tenderness孤意寄温柔Urban136k WordsOngoing [Satisfying battles, all kinds of stat mechanics, and utterly unstoppable domination] [If there's even the slightest bit of frustration, feel free to flame it!] The age of high martial arts has arrived. Ancient taboos awaken from their burial grounds, and gods and demons of countless races run rampant among humankind. Gu Changge transmigrates into this world, binds himself to the Wine God System, and awakens the talent of the Wine Sword Immortal: drinking makes him infinitely stronger. Guzzle he 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    With the talent of a sword immortal and the system of the god of wine, your swordsmanship is invincible and crushing, absolutely exhilarating!

25. 25 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—14d adds

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    Found a hidden gem of a Xianxia (fantasy/cultivation) novel! 💕💕💕 Pros: Solid world-building, intelligent and unpretentious protagonist, vivid and relatable supporting characters, and incredibly evocative imagery. Cons: Slow start, but the later chapters are exciting and addictive. Suitable for: Readers who enjoy the spirit of the Shushan world, characters relying on intelligence, and stories with depth. Not suitable for: Readers looking for an immediate, satisfying start or mindless overpowered characters. A must-read if you're looking for something to read; just search for it on Tomato.

26. 26 让 You Want Me to Die for Glory? I'll Tear Down the Divine Court First! 让我荣耀赴死？我先掀了神庭！ Savior Complex救世情节Eastern Fantasy213k WordsOngoing This is a world imprisoned forever beneath a blood moon. The gods weave lies into hymns and forge heroes’ sacrifices into the foundations that uphold order. People give their lives for glory, never knowing that every death adds another brick to the prison called “eternity.” A Yao was meant to be a sacrifice. As she dug her own grave, a single tear of defiance awakened the sword spirit sleeping within a broken blade for a thousand years. She named him “Changye,” becoming his sole anchor against o —Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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    When honoring death becomes the divine order, I choose to use my sword as a pen to write my own rebellious chapter in this fantasy world and overthrow the divine court!

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