Heavy Swords, Great Halberds, and a Martial-Cultivator Protagonist 重剑，大戟，主角是武修的那种

1. 1 灵 Spiritual Qi Revival: When in Doubt, Charge In 灵气复苏：遇事不决莽一波 One Slash一刀斩下Urban10.7M WordsOngoing [Carefully planned haymakers + overwhelming force + mind-blowing feats = brain storage area] “Locking your health bar? What are you locking? A little cheating doesn't count as cheating, get it?” Everyone knows that the highest level of competition often uses the simplest methods. In a fantasy world crawling with cultivators and teeming with countless races, Lu An is an ultimate being with a perfect six-sided stat sheet. He only excels at one thing: using his peerless wisdom to convince people th 39.2kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves

   Reader note

   The protagonist is the only martial arts practitioner in the spiritual cultivation world, wielding immense power to overcome all laws. He uses an axe in the early stages, a halberd in the middle stages, and a staff in the later stages.

2. 2 我 I’m a Soldier Cultivator. Why Should I Duel You One-on-One? 我一个兵修，凭什么跟你单挑啊 Zhang Ruhe张如何Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing [Weapon cultivator, extreme path, decisive and ruthless, military formations, benevolence, soul transmigration] Wei Yuan's soul transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty, where he became a cultivator of the military path. It was a chaotic age plagued by demons, political turmoil, and widespread poverty. Fortunately, he awakened the Lifespan Deduction System. By slaying demons and monsters, he could claim their remaining lifespan and use it to refine his own techniques, military formations, divin 45.1kReads8.0Score4.7kShelves

   Reader note

   Heavy halberd, heavy armor, extreme path, military cultivation.

3. 3 问 Aspiring to the Imperial Throne 问鼎皇尊 Counting掏数Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [Growth-Focused | No System | Fresh Setting | Expansive Worldbuilding] When chaos first stirred and the world was born, how many ages passed in the endless struggle for supremacy? In the Chaos Realm, gods and demons came into being, only to vanish into the river of history after countless ages. In the Beast Star Domain, savage beasts roamed the wilderness, yet even they could not escape fate, disappearing from heaven and earth. The Icebound Era began, and no life remained in the world. In the Pr 8.9kReads9.2Score621Shelves

   Reader note

   The protagonist also uses the halberd.

4. 4 蛮 The Savage Era 蛮荒记 Tianxia Farm天下农庄Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Primordial World, Invincible, Otherworld, the Myriad Worlds, Female Lead, No Harem, World-Destroying] One flower, one world. One leaf, one pursuit. One song, one sigh. One lifetime devoted to one person. One glance, one breathtaking beauty. One step, one descent into obsession. One thought, one dream. One lifetime spent waiting for one person. Pangu, alone with an axe, fought across the highest heavens, all for the sake of waiting for one person in this life… 5.3kReads7.0Score433Shelves

   Reader note

   Sword points to the heavens beyond the clouds, the path to immortality is long and fraught with challenges. Having seen through the illusions of the mortal world, the heart is unburdened; alone, leaning against the green peak, I laugh at the world.

5. 5 逆 The Rebellious Immortal: Little Demoness of Chaos 逆仙之混沌小魔女 A Lone Wolf from the Northwest一匹西北的孤狼Eastern Fantasy312k WordsOngoing Have you ever seen cultivation like this? Ascending to immortality isn't a glorious honor. It means being branded with a slave mark and serving as Heaven's "spiritual energy battery" for all eternity. The harder you cultivate, the farther freedom slips away. This is the world Su Nianwei transmigrated to: an apocalypse where the Immortal Dao has become a prison and the laws of Heaven have crumbled. She was a "good-for-nothing pill girl" abandoned by her family. Her dantian was damaged, her spirit 91Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 微 Tipsy 《微醺》 A Lone Wolf from the Northwest一匹西北的孤狼Marriage & Romance34k WordsCompleted Tipsy 152Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 我 My Brilliant Galaxy 我的璀璨星河 A Lone Wolf from the Northwest一匹西北的孤狼Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted My Brilliant Galaxy 102Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 绝 A Peerless Beauty 绝色.佳人 A Lone Wolf from the Northwest一匹西北的孤狼20k WordsCompleted A Peerless Beauty 99Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 9 美 Where Have All the Beauties Gone? 美女都死哪去了？ A Lone Wolf from the Northwest一匹西北的孤狼17k WordsCompleted Where Have All the Beauties Gone? 45Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 10 做 Be the Leading Lady of Your Own Life 做自己的.大女主 A Lone Wolf from the Northwest一匹西北的孤狼10k WordsCompleted Be the Leading Lady of Your Own Life 29Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 人 The Number One Sword Cultivator in the Human Realm 人界第一剑修 Fist and Sword拳和剑Eastern Fantasy760k WordsOngoing [Traditional Cultivation Fantasy] [Sword Cultivator] [Cold and Ruthless] [Defying Fate Through Cause and Effect] [Slow Burn] [悟道] Through countless trials, he cultivates with steadfast resolve, his spirit soaring ninety thousand feet. The protagonist, Chen Xiao, possesses a [Heavenly Spiritual Root], but a mysterious powerful being seals it. By chance, his own good fortune brings him into a mutually beneficial arrangement with a Dragon Maiden. He obtains a fragmentary scroll on [Ancient Body Cul 770Reads6.4Score100Shelves

    Reader note

    It's really good, Claymore.

12. 12 元 Legend of the Primordial Spirit Heroes 元灵英雄传 Cute and Handsome小萌帅Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Once upon a time, the realms of Heaven and Earth were connected. The gods of the heavenly domains protected humanity, while mighty human martial cultivators roamed the world. The alliance between gods and humans held the foreign races of the earthly realm and the demons of Heaven’s domains at bay, temporarily halting their expansion. But then the Gate between Heaven and Earth suddenly closed. The gods fell or vanished, and humanity’s great powers dwindled and withdrew from the world, leaving man 498Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    The protagonist of this book later becomes a five-elemental martial arts master, achieving phenomenal success. At the age of twenty-four, he ascends to the position of Grand General within a year with extraordinary achievements, commanding a group of genius generals and a wheelchair-bound strategist of unparalleled wisdom. His weapons include spears, heavy hammers, giant axes, twin swords, iron clubs, divine bows, and long-handled sabers. He leads the Northern Garrison Army in a massive campaign against the demon race in the northern border.

13. 13 魂 Reborn in Yongjia to Forge a New Era, and Hated for It 魂穿永嘉搞融合，被骂惨了 Old Gao of the Three Kingdoms三国老高Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A business executive from the future is swept by an extreme gale to Yongjia? The various Eurasian tribes rush to ravage the Han homeland, while aristocratic clans leisurely migrate south and the poor suffer unimaginable devastation. With his golden finger, Liu Kui slaughters a hundred tribes and upholds the Han, refusing to become a two-legged sheep! He fights Liu Cong and Shi Hu, crushes the Xiongnu and wipes out the Xianbei, while Ran Min takes him as his adoptive father! He plants crops acros 225Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    That's awesome!

14. 14 奉 Fengxiao, Where Are You Going? 奉孝，你去哪？ Old Gao of the Three Kingdoms三国老高Historical1.2M WordsCompleted This book is purely for entertainment. If you’ve been struggling to get by and want a place to rest, come on in. Die-hard fans of Romance of the Three Kingdoms and history should go read Chen Shou and the old Luo! If you’re in a bad mood, getting some catharsis is enough. If your luck is bad, just staying alive will do. Fame, success, failure, advancing or retreating: they’re all just different combinations of carbohydrates. The plots and battles may be intense or plain, dramatic or subdued, agg 531Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Accidentally Kill Yuan Shu 三国：开局误杀袁术 Old Gao of the Three Kingdoms三国老高Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A modern business tycoon named Wan Shao has a close encounter with a train while street racing and dies in an accident; His soul transmigrates into a Yellow Turban conscript at Changshe, with a System in tow. He accidentally kills Yuan Shu right off the bat, earns a Platinum Gift Pack, inherits the power of the Overlord, and achieves peerless martial prowess; He saves defeated Yellow Turban soldiers, tricks Chen Dao and Wei Yan into joining him, kidnaps Guo Jia, and forces the four of them to sw 527Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 扩 Expanding the Frontiers 扩疆 Old Gao of the Three Kingdoms三国老高Historical220k WordsCompleted Li Huai, a modern-day big shot, traveled back to the end of the Han dynasty and became a county magistrate's son. He never got to enjoy the perks of being a second-generation official. Instead, foreign tribes invaded, his parents were killed, and the Yellow Turbans rose in revolt. He formed sworn brotherhoods and gathered the Thirteen Guardians, winning over strategists and fierce generals. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Dian Wei: they're all coming home with me. Build a base, raise an army, fight the barb 81Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 暗 A Dark Mythical Romance of the Three Kingdoms 暗黑版神话三国志 Blood Moon Feather血月羽Sports516k WordsOngoing [Video game mechanics] [Mythology crossover] [Ensemble cast] [Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao's Campaign tactical RPG mode] A baleful star hangs high in the sky as corrupt energy eats away at the Nine Provinces. Famous generals become asuras, strategists turn into demons, and the late Han is about to become a hellish crucible for countless fiends! As the troubled age crumbles and the people weep blood, Zhuge Yi summons the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. Leading elite troops and renowned gene 88Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    Have you ever played Cao Cao's Biography? Only weapons suitable for specific troop types can be replaced; even Sun Wukong's golden cudgel can be equipped by other characters.

18. 18 假 What If Lü Bu Hadn't Betrayed Liu Bei? 假如历史上吕布不背刺刘备 Blood Moon Feather血月羽Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Gameplay] [Changing Fate] [Ensemble Cast] [Cao Cao’s Legend Tactical RPG Mode] If you want to read a new storyline without any backstabbing, start with Volume Three! The retro classic Cao Cao’s Legend returns in the blockbuster Lü Bu’s Legend! If Lü Bu had never betrayed Liu Bei, the late Han power struggle, the Three Kingdoms conflicts, Sima Yi’s usurpation of Wei, and the Five Barbarians’ upheaval of China would all have taken a different course! The protagonist, Zhuge Liuyun, controls the ga 355Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 19 妖 The Demon Descends: Beneath the Throne 妖临：王座之下 Watching Cats and Dogs看猫看狗Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing [Transmigration fantasy] + [Races] + [War for supremacy] + [Ensemble cast] Decades after the demon tide invaded, the war between the two races still rages on. The Emperor, whose might once shook the world, is missing and presumed dead, while the higher-ups are powerless to act. The great clans stand divided as they resist the demons, each scheming against the others in the open and behind closed doors. Ambitious human scions set their s 18Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    A serialized fantasy novel featuring a protagonist wielding a long spear!

20. 20 坠 After the Dragon Fell, I Ruled All Spirits in Human Form 坠龙之后，我以人身统御众灵 Watching Cats and Dogs看猫看狗Urban713k WordsCompleted Yan Chong falls into the water by accident and is rescued by a mysterious stranger. Thanks to his natural talent, he is recruited into a company. From then on, Taotie is by his side, and he wields his sword to protect the world! The legendary spirit beasts of Hanxia are appearing one after another, and it seems things aren't quite as he remembers them. Daoist and Buddhist sects, spirit beasts and divine beings: all of them have been moving in secret! And his mysterious boss seems to have an extr 5Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 我 I Lift Mountains and Carry Cauldrons in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Terrifying Yang Guang 我在隋唐拔山扛鼎，吓坏杨广 Big Sweet Potato大番薯Historical599k WordsCompleted Qin Yuan transmigrated into the chaotic Sui-Tang era. By chance, he obtained a System and began cultivating mystical arts that defied the natural order. According to its cultivation methods, he could gain the strength of dragons and elephants. He would show every hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties what it meant to overcome every technique with sheer strength. “What? Li Yuanba lifted a three-thousand-catty bronze lion statue?” “Bring me a five-thousand-catty one to warm up my legs!” When Qin Yuan 58.4kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

    Reader note

    You can take a look if you're interested.

22. 22 灾 Cataclysm Hunter: I Have an Experience Point System 灾变猎人：我有一个经验值系统 Passing the Flame, Grimm传火格林Urban1.4M WordsOngoing A meteor known as Wimlis fell, and Blue Star entered an age of cataclysm. Creatures mutated, supernatural powers awakened, and monstrous beasts rampaged across human lands. Hidden realms opened, and elves, demons, angels, dragons, vampires, cultivation... fantasy and mythology returned to the world. I, Lin Xiao, became the strongest hunter through my own hard work and sweat! Swing the sword! [Swordsmanship-Lv1: Experience +3] 37.9kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves
23. 23 十 The Truth About Eighteen Weapons 十八般兵器述真 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里20k WordsCompleted The Truth Behind the Eighteen Kinds of Weapons 150Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    "The True Story of the Eighteen Weapons" is a classic work that provides a detailed explanation of ancient Chinese weaponry. The book systematically introduces the historical origins, structural features, usage methods, and combat techniques of eighteen traditional weapons, including the knife, spear, sword, halberd, axe, battle-axe, hook, and fork. Through rich historical materials and vivid descriptions, the author showcases the important role these weapons played in ancient warfare and martial arts training. This book is not only an essential guide for martial arts enthusiasts but also a valuable resource for studying ancient Chinese military culture and the development of martial arts. Readers will not only appreciate the charm of these weapons but also gain a profound understanding of the vastness and depth of traditional Chinese culture.

24. 24 重 Reborn in Another World, My Golden Finger Had Been Bitten by a Bug 重生异世我的金手指被虫咬过 The Walking Pencil行走的铅笔Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted Also known as: Reborn in Another World, My Golden Finger Had Been Bitten by a Bug. I thought I’d live an ordinary life in another world. But as he gradually explored its mysteries, Zhao Wendong grew stronger with every step. When he finally looked back, he realized that although he’d been cultivating the martial path, somehow it had turned into something much like the immortal path! Damn it! Who cares? The demon path is still a path, and magic is still magic! As long as I can live freely, that’s 3.4kReads7.4Score223Shelves
25. 25 重 Reborn in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer as a Little Demon 重生笑傲之魔崽子 The Walking Pencil行走的铅笔Male-Channel Fanfiction511k WordsCompleted I'm reborn into The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, and damn, I'm the villain? How am I supposed to deal with this? Ouyang Ming fished out the only ten coins he had, bought and ate three flatbreads, then looked at the street urchins glaring at him with cold eyes. 2.5kReads5.8Score123Shelves
26. 26 化 As a Holy Knight, I'll Even Kill the Gods for You 化身圣骑士的我，连神也杀给你看 Call Me Juejuezi叫我爵爵子Urban124k WordsOngoing [Leveling Up + Thrilling Battles + One Heroine + Fresh Take + Decisive and Ruthless + Fighting Violence with Violence + Game Interface + Travel Between Two Worlds] After clearing the game Paladin of the End, Zhang Jue transmigrated to a bizarre, surreal parallel world. To make matters worse, he ended up stranded on an island far from civilization. Here, order and violence coexist, while technology clashes with the supernatural! Zhang Jue unexpectedly discovered that he could travel into the game 99Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    The protagonist can travel to a paladin-themed game and bring the armor from the game into the real world. His weapon is a greatsword like the Dragon Slayer Sword from Berserk, and his fighting style is violent, crushing all enemies!

27. 27 重 Reborn as Kuafu, I Won't Chase the Sun: From the Start, I Devour the Ten Golden Crows 重生夸父不逐日:开局吞噬十大金乌 The Fifth Son of the Zhou Family周家老五14k WordsCompleted Reborn as Kuafu, I Don’t Chase the Sun: From the Start, I Devour the Ten Golden Crows 29Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    Kuafu swallowed the sun to prove his Dao as the Ancestral Witch and created the Martial Arts!

28. 28 悲 Will History Repeat Itself? No, This Time I’ll Restore My Kingdom 悲剧重演？不，我这次一定要复国 Wood, Sprawling Everywhere漫天遍野的伍德Male-Channel Fanfiction507k WordsCompleted This novel tells the story of Murong Fu transmigrating to different worlds to accomplish his mission of restoring his kingdom. The first world so far: Murong Fu transmigrates into Viserys III Targaryen, the beggar king! The second series features the Eighth Prince in the world of Yongzheng. 1.6kReads8.0Score101Shelves

    Reader note

    Daji Murong Fu

29. 29 离 The Realm of Parting Sorrow 离恨天界 The Illusory Scholar迷幻书生Eastern Fantasy404k WordsOngoing Of the thirty-three heavens, the Heaven of Separation and Regret stands highest; of the four hundred and four afflictions, lovesickness is the most bitter. Once towering above the Myriad Worlds and looking down on the six directions and eight wilds, the Heavenly Domain fell from splendor to ruin overnight after its Domain Lord mysteriously vanished. Its ten-thousand-year legacy teeters on the brink of collapse, while wolves from across the heavens circle hungrily, waiting to seize their chance. 21Reads8.3Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    It's a high-energy, inspiring film that will fill you with motivation!

30. 30 开 [Blood Crown]: A Staff from the Start 【血冕】：开局一把齐眉棍 Curly Bear卷毛熊Sports1.3M WordsCompleted [Near-Future Esports] [Cold-Weapons Combat] [War God] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Rise from the Bottom Through Face-Slapping] [Not Invincible] [No System] [No Cheats] [Steady Progression] Thank you for reading. 75Reads8.1Score230Shelves

    Reader note

    A martial arts story set in the future, featuring cold weapon combat; worth checking out.

Other lists with Spiritual Qi Revival: When in Doubt, Charge In