Novels like The Ashes of All Living Things
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- 1 The Swordbearer of the Great Abyss 太渊执剑人 What is the boundary between good and evil? What is the true purpose of cultivation? In this mundane world, dark as night, Jiang Shouli struggles to find the answers. Starlight has never lit the road ahead, and behind him lies an abyss thousands of feet deep. Where should he go from here? 23Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 2 I Am No More in This World 人间无我 I've been to this world, I've seen this life, and I've told this story. The world can do without me. Why is fate so unfair? Why is there so much suffering? In the struggle for the Great Dao, let me show you what this sword can do. Was it worth it...? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Leaning on My Sword, I Sing a Long Song Over Wine 倚剑长歌一杯酒 A noble young man from Jiangnan once believed that cultivating immortality and seeking the Dao meant slaying demons and monsters and avenging old blood feuds. Only later did he understand that the path to immortality was not merely about revenge, but also a game of the Great Dao and the human heart. Thousands of years later, through an age-old mortal world and a tumultuous realm, all that remains is a single legend: “With sword in hand, roam the horizon; sing across the four seas, and raise a cu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Lord of the Chaos Sword 混沌剑主 Young Chu Chen was determined, unwilling to settle for an ordinary life. After inheriting the Sword Master's legacy, he rose like a comet. He challenged the sacred lands, destroyed ancient clans, marched upon divine dynasties, and fought for supremacy among the myriad races of gods and demons. He rampaged across the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, looking down upon the three thousand universes. 736Reads7.7Score10314d adds
- 5 Peerless Dragon Blood 绝世龙血 Top-tier bloodline + one heroine + mastery of spear, sword, and staff Long Lin bears a mysterious bloodline and leads his people forward step by step, carrying the family mission his grandmother entrusted to him on her deathbed. With a single thought, he can become a god or demon, and his sword points toward the heavens above... “One day, I will fight my way up there and avenge you!” “I once saw a book in my grandmother’s study titled Back to Field. Just like the title says, I long for that kind 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Dragonrealm Sword Master 龙域剑主 [Not a firewood-carrying start] [Swordsmanship] [One female lead] [Sweet romance] [Dragon soul] [Both leads are somewhat aloof] Before the awakening of his soul spirit, the entire family had no idea that a withdrawn child could make the proud dragonfolk willingly become his bonded soul spirit. Only on the day of his awakening did he astonish the whole family... As the ancients said: A dragon will one day fight in the wilderness and soar through the nine heavens... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Love of the Ancient Sword 古剑缘情 An ancient sword, a fated romance. He was once a carefree scholar, wandering the martial world without a care, thanks to his mastery of the lightness skill “Flying Leaves Across the River.” That is, until he met her. She practiced the Icebound Arts, cold as frost and driven by a deep-seated vengeance. In the end, he melted her icy heart, and the two joined hands to roam the martial world. Together, they came to understand right and wrong, good and evil, the ways of the martial world, and love an 7Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 8 With a Heart That Seeks the Dao 以问道心 The temple's incense never fades, while the towers overflow with debauchery. Good and evil intertwine, and cause and effect never cease. A passerby draws his sword and rails against injustice, while a bandit raises his brows, sparks a fight, and issues a challenge. We follow the ancients, poring over old books and parsing every word, slaying demons and subduing monsters. We head north, then travel south of the river. Beneath bright lanterns, the notes of the five tones ring out, while greed for —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Let There Be No Daylight Lost to the World 不许人间不见天 [Ensemble Cast] That year, heavy snow fell. After being bedridden for three years, he sensed that death was near and suddenly wanted to see the world. Among the five divine steles high above, he found familiar characters. From that day on, the blue-robed youth, who had never been ordinary, became truly extraordinary. In these robes, I, Lu Yan, dare challenge heaven and earth, dare slay immortals and gods. 53Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 10 You Want Me as Your Backup? Saintess, You're Not Worthy 赏脸让我当备胎？圣女你不配 [Rebirth + swordsmanship + one female lead + no System + a good horse never eats the grass it has already passed] Jiang Xun transmigrates into another world and meets the Holy Maiden of the Huamei Sect. He thinks he's found the love of his life, only to discover seven years later that she's married another man. That's when he learns that the Huamei Sect was a lie. She was really from the Hehuan Sect. Seven years of devotion and hardship have turned into one enormous joke. Reborn into a new life, 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Invincible Sword Emperor 无敌剑帝 When the mightiest Sword Emperor returns to his youth, he sets out on an invincible path that reaches for the heavens. The strong prey on the weak? Not on my watch. Lin Yi 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Two Lives Adrift 两渺茫 [One heroine] [Eastern cultivation fantasy] [Traditional fantasy] [Swordsmanship] [Overbearing male lead] [No harem] [Plenty of heroine scenes] Chance encounters are all fellow travelers in a foreign land; Mountain passes are hard to cross, and who will mourn those who have lost their way? He is a young wolf lying low in a desolate village, wild and untamable, giving all his tenderness and fierce protectiveness to the aloof girl behind him. She is a peerless sword prodigy obscured by dust, stil 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Eternal Sword Ancestor 永恒剑祖 Of all pursuits, none is nobler than the study of books. At sixteen, I top the imperial examinations, dreaming of being crowned king! At the emperor’s side, one must tread carefully, lest one’s head fall and blood turn to frost. I wake from a dream of wealth and glory to find the butcher already drawing his blade! I cast aside the brush of the virtuous path, hiding a sharp sword in my heart. At nineteen, I join a sect, determined to become a god in this life! I cultivate the sword not to become 109Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 14 Sovereign of Ten Thousand Swords 万剑主宰 I have a sword that can devour the sun and moon and defy the heavens! On the Heavenly Sword Continent, swordsmen reign supreme. The young Qin Feng stumbles upon a Chaos Sword Soul, devours countless swords, and becomes the ruler of all. Watch as I wield this sharp blade, master every sword under heaven, and become the Lord of Ten Thousand Swords. Let everyone prostrate themselves before me and bow in submission... 341Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 15 The Peerless Sword Demon 绝世剑魔 Three hundred years ago, Huangfu Ji slaughtered the mighty and marched toward the Ancient Demon Sect. He took ten steps and knelt, then took one step and killed; from the old grounds of the Demon Sect, he rebuilt the Life and Death Demon Sect and forged an unparalleled reputation for slaughter. Three hundred years later, the sect has fallen into decline... The young Chu Mu takes charge of its Sword Peak, spending ten years nurturing his sword and mastering peerless sword techniques. With a sword 152Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Way of the Dao 问道行 Also known as Go! The Great Path Lies Right Beneath Your Feet! (One female lead) The Way is ever inactive, yet nothing is left undone. There is nothing beyond the heart. Idly watch the flowers bloom and fall in the courtyard; care nothing for whether people stay or leave, and watch the clouds drift across the sky. Follow nature, and every road becomes the Way. But in nature, only the fittest survive. If ordinary people follow nature, does that mean they must be treated like weeds, living at the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 King of the Martial Gods 武神之王 [Traditional fantasy + one female lead + ruthless and decisive + fast-paced, passionate, and exhilarating + genius showdown] I have a sword that can slay immortals and gods. I, Wu Xiang, will one day become the King of Martial Gods. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 This Thought Seeks the Sword 此念求剑 Do you know that in April, peach blossoms bloom high in the mountains, only to fall late, after lingering there? Do you know that after a thousand-year game of chess, why does the hand hesitate before placing the white stone? In the mighty Nine Provinces, what is an emperor? What is a ruler? What is the jianghu? The peach blossoms poised to fall drift uncertainly... The black-and-white chess game is full of truth and falsehood... To establish a heart for Heaven and Earth, a destiny for the peopl 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Undying Sword Emperor 不灭剑帝 Heaven is unjust, so I’ll destroy it! A destitute young man is framed and falls into an abyss. After narrowly surviving, he happens upon the Moon Goddess’s legacy. From then on, he devours heaven and earth, gods and demons alike, cultivates the Art of Creation, and harnesses the might of the world to overturn the cosmos. He enters the Way through the sword, standing amid an endless river of blood and treading over countless bones. No matter how powerful the demon, god, or fiend, he will slay the 2.8kReads8.7Score31814d adds
- 20 Lord of the Moon Goddess 月神之主 Chu Ming of the Flying Snow Sword Sect had endured constant bullying from his fellow disciples because his cultivation had not improved at all in the year since he joined. Even his childhood sweetheart left him. But after he met a beautiful Sword Goddess on a moonlit night, everything changed... A blood moon hung in the sky as countless stars streaked across it. The strange phenomenon that had struck fear into the entire Xiawu Continent finally appeared... 4Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 21 After My Failed Ascension 飞升失败后 A generation-defining Immortal Venerable proves the Dao and ascends from the human realm, only to fail in his ascension and end up in a small world, where he unexpectedly becomes a live-in son-in-law standing in for someone else. A mighty expert of the grandmaster’s level begs to become his disciple. He also has a fierce, invincible little daughter. The face-slapping is oh so satisfying. What do a bunch of so-called genius old fogeys matter? He crushes them all! The second installment of The Imm 4.3kReads8.0Score36014d adds
- 22 This Sect Is Ridiculously Powerful, Yet Its Members Are All Eccentrics 这个宗门明明强的离谱却都是奇葩 [One heroine + goofy comedy + no System + no wise old mentor] Today, Master came back with a little junior sister from who knows where. Looking at her innocent, guileless eyes, I hope she can live happily despite Second Senior Brother's torment. (Even though she can't die.) The eldest senior sister has a surprising side, Second Senior Brother is unreliable, Third Senior Sister is bent on beating Second Senior Brother up, Fourth Senior Brother is always getting tricked, and the little junior sist 308Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 23 The Sword Saint’s Quiet Life 剑圣的平淡生活 In a remote little town, an ordinary boy is guarded by four Sword Gods. His origins are shrouded in mystery. The world’s most powerful figures hate him to the bone, yet they dare not kill him. The world is fickle, and the tides of fate shift. His quiet life is finally shattered. Where will the world go from here? , 46Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 24 Walking with a Blade in My Arms 抱刀行 Yang Nian had no sense of belonging in this world, where demons ran rampant and the unknown lurked everywhere. His original dream was simple: a wife, a courtyard, and a little land. But when the world's many cruelties came crashing down, he gritted his teeth, dragged his blade, and stumbled onward for the sake of that simple yet extravagant dream. He kept going until every last thread of fate had run out, every demon had been slain, and the heavens themselves had been shattered! 2.3kReads8.6Score19814d adds
- 25 Spirit Martial Emperor 灵武帝尊 [Invincible + One-Shot Kills + Satisfying Read + Swordsmanship + Dual Cultivation of Soul and Body] Chen Tian transmigrates to another world with his game gear and is reborn in the body of a good-for-nothing. He awakens a martial soul and a spiritual sea in that worthless body, becoming a dual spiritual-martial cultivator, the first of his kind! With an ordinary sword, he can slay Sword Sages! And claim the supreme imperial throne! 1.5kReads8.2Score20214d adds
- 26 One Sword to Rule Them All 一剑君临 [Powerful Backing] [Emotion-Driven] [Madness] [Decisive and Ruthless, but with Principles] On the Spirit Ruins Continent, sects stand everywhere, and powerful clans are as numerous as the stars. After his father, Ye Tianya, the undefeated legend, disappears, Ye Xiao of the Ye family sees the world for what it truly is. From then on, he tramples prodigies and slays magnates! Without madness, there is no survival! He seeks not to be invincible beneath the heavens, only to make sure no one dares bu 1.7kReads6.3Score11014d adds
- 27 A Sword Without End 一剑无涯 [Swordsmanship, supernatural powers, xuanhuan cultivation, one female lead, no System, no harem, kill when killing is called for!] The road to immortality stretches on, paved with countless bones. Heaven and earth are merciless: I’ll cleave the sky and destroy the earth! Sages are merciless: I’ll slay the sages and annihilate the Dao! (Also known as: Become a Sword Immortal or Become a Sword Demon!) 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Demon Heaven 魔天 This is an era in which humans and demons stand side by side. Some attain sainthood through their bodies and save all living beings; others become demons in an instant and throw heaven and earth into chaos. A solitary young man, a fugitive with nowhere to go, emerges from the mountains. A rusted, broken sword has long gone unnoticed. It all begins here... 3.5kReads7.7Score35714d adds
- 29 I Slay the Cold Moon in the Mortal Realm 我在人间斩冷月 Remember this world of spirits. Divine weapons are everywhere, and there are countless arts and spells. But only the divine will of humanity is the most powerful and sharpest weapon in the world. It can silence the gods and cleave the cold moon high in the heavens. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Sword Shatters the Immortal Firmament 剑破仙惊 Three long ages, a history stretching beyond reach, and countless cultivators reduced to dust. Where, then, are the immortals? He possesses peerless medical skills, yet has no choice but to embark on this long and winding road. One man, one needle, one sword: With a sword, he shatters the heavens and shocks the immortals! Following The Way of the Immortals, Yun Duan brings readers another thrilling, fiery tale of immortal cultivation, with a special focus on character development. 38Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 31 The Tale of an Ordinary Man's Immortal Cultivation 凡人修仙述 [Mortal Cultivation] [No System] [One Female Lead] [Traditional Cultivation] A fisherman’s son named Lin Yi joins a martial sect called Medicine King Valley to stop his younger sister from being sold off as a servant to a wealthy household. With his humble background, how will he find a place for himself in the sect? A mysterious cultivation technique and a magical orb draw Lin Yi into a vast and tumultuous world. With his mediocre aptitude, how will he carve out a place for himself in this peri 4.9kReads8.4Score34114d adds
- 32 The Supreme Sword Immortal: One Slash Subdues the Ages 无上剑仙，一剑镇万古 I have ancient famous swords, demon swords, devil swords, immortal swords, and divine swords. The Heaven-Slaying Sword, Evil-Banishing Sword, Eight Desolations Sword, Firmament Sword, Demon-Subduing Sword, Demon-Suppressing Sword, Gentleman’s Sword, Blood-Drinking Sword: every one of them is extraordinary. The Two-Yi Yin-Yang Sword Formation, Three-Phase Limitless Sword Formation, Four Symbols Forest of Myriad Images Sword Formation, Five Elements Eight Trigrams Sword Formation, Eight-Direction 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Sword Dao Reaches the Divine 剑道通神 Young Chen Zong happens upon a mysterious sword seal by chance. Setting out from a remote frontier, he wields his sword across the four seas and sweeps through every direction. He battles his way across countless worlds and breaks through the clouds, crushing innumerable prodigies and reigning supreme for generations. He cultivates the sword to attain the Dao, becoming a god with a single strike! 106Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 34 Sword and Heart in the Mortal World 剑胆红尘 [No System + No Transmigration + One Female Lead + Sword Cultivator + Xuanhuan Xianxia] After Wang Nianci loses her parents at a young age, she is forced to become a slave. She endures countless hardships and learns that her parents' early deaths were no simple matter. As she travels through different lands and kingdoms, follow Wang Nianci as she grows stronger step by step, pursues the righteous path in her heart, and takes up her sword to question the world. Wang Nianci will test her blade aga 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 My Dantian Is a Sword 我的丹田是把剑 [Traditional fantasy + swordsmanship + one female lead + resilience + coldness + heterochromia] In a vast world teeming with countless races, dangers abound, as do innumerable heaven-blessed prodigies. Xiao Chen is stripped of his dantian and expelled from Cangyun Sect, but his misfortune turns out to be a blessing: a mysterious little sword fuses with his dantian, improving his talent and comprehension and granting him the Supreme Sword Body Art. By continuously devouring divine swords and rare 32Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 36 That Man, That Sword 那人那剑 Ever since the Great Zhou Dynasty split apart, warlords have vied for supremacy and fought without end! Demons and monsters ravage the land, wreaking havoc on humanity. A young swordsman carries on his master's legacy, stepping into the mortal world alone with nothing but his sword. He rises amid the chaos and takes control of the fate of the realm! 357Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 37 The Sword Returns to the Long River 剑归长川 [Swordsmanship + Xianxia + Jianghu + Ensemble Cast + Intelligent Characters] For decades, war has raged without end across the Eastern Domain. Fortunately, General Chu Fanshan has devoted himself to turning the tide, winning ten years of peace for the realm. But the old general is dead, and those with wolfish ambitions still stir up trouble. Now, a young man steps out of a small city in Huangzhou, vowing to defend that peace. My name is Chu Yaochuan. This is my story: I carry out the general’s d 68Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Drain Her Blood to Save His Beloved 抽干她的血，救他的白月光 Drain her blood to save his beloved. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 A Red-Dust Immortal With a Gourd and a Sword 一葫一剑红尘仙 Traditional fantasy + no System + slow burn + one heroine + swordsmanship + sweet romance + invincible! Chen Anran was born with the Heavenly Yang Severed Meridian, and was fated not to live past sixteen! With only a month left before his end, he met her: the beautiful and kind Mo Ling’er. The lovers shoulder their swords and enter the mortal world! There are demons in the world of mortals, but also immortals! 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Great Wilderness Divine Sword Art 大荒神剑诀 (Fierce, blood-pumping cultivation fantasy + one heroine) After his spiritual sea was shattered, the young man was cruelly abandoned by his sect and plunged into despair. My family is counting on me. I can't give up! He inherits the Dragon Emperor's legacy and cultivates both the sword and the body. Step by step, he rises to the peak, reaching for the supreme realm! 22.2kReads8.6Score2.7k14d adds
- 41 Invincible from the Start: Opening an Inn to Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger 开局无敌：开个客栈扮猪吃虎 [The swordmaster's story begins at the peak + jianghu + sects + imperial court + no leveling up + supporting characters have lives of their own] Some lead a million-strong army to conquer new lands; others take up a sword and seize the world! Ten years ago, Feng Hua retreated to Mount Nan. With a jug of wine and a sword, he vanished from the world, bearing a notorious reputation for decades! Ten years later, he opened an inn! His sword aura soared eight hundred miles into the sky. Who in the wor 658Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 42 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 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
- 43 Xuanhuan: I'm Invincible, But Not Completely Invincible 玄幻：我无敌，但没完全无敌 “Traditional Fantasy + One Female Lead, No Harem + No System + Invincible” I have a sword named Jingzhe! To carve out peace in a chaotic age and seize the light from the darkness. Note: Some readers might find the beginning a little confusing, but that’s okay. It’ll all make sense later! If you don’t like invincible-style traditional fantasy, read no further! 1.3kReads8.9Score10414d adds
- 44 From the Start, I Was Burdened with Countless Sins, Yet You Want Me to Become a Saint Through Merit? 开局一身杀孽，却要我功德成圣？ [Invincible + humorous + decisive and ruthless + cultivation with seals breaking open] The Great World of Tianqian contains four forms of Creation Qi: Mystery, Wonder, Calamity, and Evil. By a twist of fate, the protagonist, Pei Zhaoming, obtains one of them, but it turns on him, driving him mad and plunging him into a bloodthirsty frenzy. The resulting karmic fire burns his soul! He barely survives the world-ending heavenly lightning, but the bone-eating karmic fire becomes a thousand-year deat 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Dual Cultivating with the Empress Awakened My Supreme Imperial Bloodline 和女帝双修，我觉醒无上帝血 Traditional cultivation fantasy + decisive and ruthless + no System + invincible + swordsmanship + the universe's strongest bloodline Billions of years ago, the Lord of the Hongmeng Universe entered the cycle of reincarnation and lived another life, all to cultivate the universe's strongest Imperial Bloodline to its peak and face countless powerful enemies from beyond the domain. Billions of years later, the young Ye Fan is born into humble circumstances. After a fateful encounter with two immor 1.3kReads8.9Score14614d adds
- 46 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Cultivating the Body with the Qiankun Gourd 凡人修仙：从乾坤葫芦养身开始 [Mortal’s Journey + No System + No Transmigration + Decisive and Ruthless] (Reaches the God Realm arc) When primordial chaos first emerged, it gave birth to myriad worlds. Beneath chaos are the Saints; beneath the Saints are the Gods; beneath the Gods are the Immortals; beneath the Immortals are the Spirits; beneath the Spirits are mortals. To make a living, Ye Feng sets out on the path of cultivation with a little gourd and his dog, Wangcai. [Realms]: Mortal Realm, Spirit Realm, Immortal Realm, 2.5kReads7.4Score19414d adds
- 47 I Have a Sword That Can Slay Immortals 我有一剑可断仙 [Invincible] [Slow Burn] [Careful Setup] [Sword Immortal] [One Female Lead] (Original title: As a Sword Immortal, I Just Want to Live Off a Woman) After countless trials, Li Nanshi kicked open the gates to the world of cultivation and fired the first shot in the transformation of the Nine Provinces: “I only want three things: fairness, fairness, and, damn it, fairness!” (This story focuses on its characters. It's not a mindless face-slapping novel. There are satisfying moments, but the plot foll 1.9kReads8.5Score14614d adds
- 48 Apocalypse Countdown: I Married the Commander of Time 末世倒计时：我嫁给了时间指挥官 Apocalypse Countdown: I Married the Commander of Time 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Evil Emperor 邪帝 In a chaotic age, seven factions of formidable power reign: the Demon, Buddhist, Devil, Confucian, Mystic, Ghost, and Daoist factions. Each follows its own path, seizing the wonders of heaven and earth and vying to become the overlord of this troubled world. Whoever rises above the rest will attain eternal life and uncover the secrets of chaos. A useless young man of the Ye family rises proudly, pacifies the four corners of the world, and pursues the ultimate Heavenly Dao, eventually unifying al 7.9kReads8.2Score92614d adds
- 50 My Wife Is Ten Thousand Years Old 我的老婆一万岁 [No System, goofy, not invincible, irreverent xianxia] Chen An was forcibly dragged up a mountain to marry a woman who was ten thousand years old and at the immortal level. Unwilling to be kept under the thumb of his ten-thousand-year-old wife, Chen An began plotting to overthrow her as sect leader. From then on, he ventured further and further down the path of courting death, until there was no turning back… 4.4kReads8.7Score30614d adds
