Novels like Immortal Emperor, Martial Venerable
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- 1 Xuanhuan: The Eternal Immortal Realm 玄幻:永恒仙域 Born of an emperor’s bloodline, he was branded with the blood of sin, imprisoned by his ancestors, and left with his entire clan wiped out. In the age of immortals and martial arts, Yang Chen defies fate, breaks free of the imperial prison of sin, explores the mysteries of the ancient immortal age, and rises to power amid chaos, helping his people rewrite their fate against the heavens. A certain prodigy: “My father is a Martial King.” Yang Chen: “I’m descended from an emperor. A Martial King is —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Eternal Emperor Tutor (Also Known As: Immortal Martial Emperor) 万古帝师（又名：仙武帝尊） [A Fantasy Take on the Live-in Son-in-Law] The Three Teachings Continent is a world where martial and literary paths coexist. Yet the martial path flourishes while the literary path declines: there are no Tang poems, Song lyrics, or works of breathtaking genius. Yang Ye, a top student from Jing University, transmigrates into this world and becomes an incompetent teacher at an academy. He also gains a beautiful wife, who happens to be the daughter of the head of Tianhong Academy. Even a live-in 539Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 The Immortal Martial Emperor 仙武帝尊 I am Bai Rumo. I invite you to cross blades with me, and journey together into the depths of hell. The reincarnated Immortal Venerable Beiluo climbs the road to heaven once more, crushing every enemy beneath the heavens! 10Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 4 The Immortal Martial Emperor 仙武帝尊 With a sword in hand, I am a warrior. With a staff in hand, I am a spellcaster. Cloaked in robes, I am an assassin. Wearing robes, wielding a sword, and casting spells, I am the Immortal Martial Emperor! Watch as Fei Yuan breaks free of the constraints of order in another world, overturns heaven and earth, and reigns supreme! 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Ascension Is a Scam 飞升是骗局啊 Cultivators defy the heavens and fight for their lives, all to reach the distant realm of ascension. Yet they do not know that for nearly ten thousand years, the path to immortality has been severed, and ascension has become a mystery. As the world undergoes upheaval and the course of fate begins to collapse, this "piece" that should never have existed has already embarked on its journey. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 The Immortal Martial Emperor 仙武帝尊 A formation-crafting genius ate a strange fruit and unexpectedly embarked on the path of immortal cultivation, combining the immortal and martial arts in a unique way. From then on, he swept across the entire continent! 25Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 The Scripture of Ten Thousand Calamities 万劫轮回经 Nine lifetimes of reincarnation, and in one, he became an emperor. He once ruled the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands for three thousand years, suppressing countless realms with the Great Dao of Reincarnation. Yet on the day he reached the pinnacle, the Ten Supreme Gods joined forces to hunt him down, and he fell in bitter resentment. When he opened his eyes again, Ye Wudao had become the lowliest menial disciple of the Qingyun Sect. His spiritual root was shattered, and he suffered endless humiliatio —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 Emperor of the Big Dipper 北斗帝尊 I stand upon the heavens and earth, and shatter the primordial universe with my fists. Let the skies collapse and the earth split, I seek only a life of glory! Though my soul has turned a thousand times, my heart will not die. Though my body endures countless tribulations, my will cannot be extinguished. I... only want to live with my head held high, supporting the heavens and standing firm upon the earth... 3.8kReads7.6Score321Shelves
- 9 Defying Heaven, I Slay the Dragon! 逆天斩龙！ I will have the heavens unable to blind me, the earth unable to bury my heart, all beasts bowing before me, and all gods fleeing in defeat! (This novel is entirely fictional. It contains some internet memes, so please keep a level head while reading.) —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Nine Desolate Emperor Demon Art 九荒帝魔决 Nine million years ago, he died. Nine million years later, he was born. One was the Ninth Demon Emperor, whose achievements overshadowed the heavens; the other, an ordinary boy from the small Hengyue Sect. By some mysterious fate, the two meet. From that moment on, the ordinary boy is ordinary no more. He cuts down the Heavenly Dao, treads the cycle of reincarnation, fights bloody battles across the Eight Wastelands, and sweeps through the heavens. His defiant journey is paved with blood and bon 2.2kReads8.8Score168Shelves
- 11 Sword Ancestor 剑祖 The glory of antiquity returns to the mortal world, and ancient legends are sung once more. When the Xuanyuan Sword crosses endless space to find Han Xing, the reincarnation of the Yellow Emperor, the journey in search of the Dao begins anew. What kind of glory will a Xuanyuan Sword and a Spirit-Devouring Art create? What storms will an undying soul and an unfinished love unleash? 923Reads8.0Score100Shelves
- 12 I’ll Slay the Heavenly Dao, My Dad Pays, I Pay With My Life 怒斩天道人，老爹出钱，我出命 [Traditional fantasy] [Passionate] [Invincible] [Breaking beyond the circle] So what if you’re a Heavenly Dao practitioner? I believe that humanity can triumph over heaven. Whoever dares manipulate my life will never even get to be a lonely ghost. My name is An Lan. My father hid the fact that he was an immortal from me and worked as a merchant in the Three Great Divine Dynasties. When the truth came out, I wasn’t happy at all. I was furious! Because my father told me that the Three Great Divine 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 Eternal Immortal Venerable 万古仙尊 Ye Chentian rose to prominence, made his way across the universe, and earned a fearsome reputation, but had no hope of reaching the Sovereign Realm. Then, as he entered an ancient ruin, an ancient formation deep within it activated and sent him back ten thousand years... In his previous life, he ascended to the heights of the universe and looked down upon the gods. This time, he gets a fresh start, makes up for every regret, and once again sets foot across the myriad worlds! 2.1kReads7.2Score375Shelves
- 14 The Way of Seeking the Ordinary 寻凡诀 [Good-for-nothing's rise + god-tier cultivation technique + invincible wish fulfillment] Meng Yifan, abandoned by the Meng Clan, endures nothing but disdain. By chance, he obtains the Seek the Ordinary Art, awakening his divine soul and gaining heaven-defying comprehension! Family conspiracies, sect plots, and provocations from powerful clans: he crushes them all! An ordinary youth armed with a heaven-defying cultivation technique sweeps across the heavens! 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 The Legend of Ye Chen 叶辰传奇 Ye Chen was an outer sect disciple of the Zhengyang Sect. While seeking a spirit herb, he was ambushed by experts from a rival sect. His dantian was shattered, leaving him crippled, and he was expelled from the sect. After wandering into the wilderness, he discovered a mysterious space inside a jade pendant and met Elder Xuan. With Elder Xuan's help, he embarked on the path of cultivation. Ye Chen soon made his mark. After helping disciples of the Zhengyang Sect, he became famous. He acquired a 154Reads—Score101Shelves
- 16 Immortal Martial Sovereign 仙武至尊 Qin Yun was the son of an Immortal Emperor in the immortal realm, but he was framed, robbed of his Chaos Immortal Bone, stripped of his cultivation, and had his memories sealed by his father before being cast into the mortal world. When his memories awakened, he swore to take everything back, destroy the Immortal Dynasty once and for all, and make those who had once framed him pay in blood. “When I, Qin Yun, return to the immortal realm, your Immortal Dynasty will fall. Those who once hurt me, j 1.9kReads8.4Score253Shelves
- 17 The Imperial Wheel 帝轮 At the summit of the stars, one hundred thousand sages lie buried on Liangshan. Hundreds of millions of humans were buried with the dead in Beiliang. Across the vast Northern Wilderness, blood pools like seas and corpses pile up like mountains. A solitary king, an emperor-god like eternal night, battles alone through the ages. Amid the rising light and splendor, one sword strike cuts down billions of gods and demons. The primeval myriad demons, bloodthirsty foreign races, and ancient totems: tha 6kReads8.4Score636Shelves
- 18 Record of Seeking the Way in the Sunken Abyss 沉渊问道录 The cultivation world stretches far and wide, yet the “Spiritless Abyss” cuts it in two. In the Upper Three Realms, immortal sects and ancient clans monopolize the Great Dao. In the Lower Three Realms, spiritual energy is so scarce the land seems abandoned. Lu Chen comes from the most impoverished corner of the Lower Three Realms. His family is gone, and he drifts through life like a fallen leaf. A fragment of the “Celestial Star Chart” he chanced upon is his only support, and his greatest sour 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 Chaos Supreme 混沌至尊 This is a vast world where sages, gods, immortals, and mortals coexist. A young man steps out of the Northern Lands, sword in hand, and points his blade toward the eight wildernesses and four seas. He battles sages, commands blood souls, comprehends the myriad paths, and ascends to become a Heavenly Emperor, revered by all beneath the heavens. If I close my eyes, the stars cannot shine. If I open them, the world cannot be without light. My name is... Gu Changqing! 16.8kReads8.6Score1.3kShelves
- 20 Master of the Starry Firmament 掌星穹 This is not a story where the protagonist is invincible from the start. If that’s not your thing, please don’t read it. We appreciate your understanding. [Overwhelming progress + decisive and ruthless + sly schemer] The first 800,000 words are a high-spirited tale of crushing all opposition. After that, the protagonist grows decisive and ruthless, striking hard at every turn and pulling all kinds of sly tricks, with one exhilarating moment after another. From the start, young Lin Chen obtained t 772Reads8.4Score104Shelves
- 21 Sword God of the Eight Wastes 八荒剑神 The stars trace the Great Way of evolution, while the sun and moon give rise to the laws of the world. The strong reign supreme, seizing the blessings of heaven and earth. Ye Chenfeng bears mysterious golden blood, merges with the God-Eating Brain, and inherits an eternal, indestructible will. At a single thought, countless bones wither; with one sword, oceans lie still. With nothing but a man and his sword, he sweeps across the eight wilds beneath heaven, his aura soaring through the ages, and 2.8kReads8.5Score309Shelves
- 22 Defying Heaven 天逆 Turn the wheel of rebirth, and the Heaven-Profound Finger points to the sky! Transcend life and death, and temper the spirit elixir! Shatter the cosmos, just to see your face once more; command reincarnation, just to win your smile! 655Reads7.9Score102Shelves
- 23 Dancing Sword of Xiaoxiang 潇湘剑舞 [Traditional Xianxia + Tragic Human-Demon Romance + Classical Fantasy (The first few dozen chapters are a little melodramatic, but it gets better later. Not for readers who can't handle that.)] Qian Liuyin is entrusted by Li Yiqiu, the greatest swordsman under heaven, with delivering a letter to Yuhengzi, the head of Tianzhui Sect. On the way, he gets bitten by Qing Xue, a snow fox spirit. Furious, he chases her all night, but eventually lets her go. He even saves her life later, only to find hi 141Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 24 Lord of the Heavenly Meridian 天脉神主 “Nan Feng, I want to cultivate with you!” “No. You just want my body!” “No, I love your talent!” Starting from a disadvantage, Nan Feng inherits the legacy of the God of Creation, awakens an astonishing spirit vein, and masters the supreme art of forging. From then on, he embarks on the path of cultivation, tramples peerless geniuses beneath his feet, and rides atop invincible divine beasts. Old monsters from every race are willing to become his underlings just to have him forge them a weapon. B 2.8kReads8.4Score351Shelves
- 25 Cast Out by My Clan! Why Regret It After I Awakened the Dragon God’s Bloodline? 逐我出宗族！觉醒龙神血脉后悔啥 [Traditional cultivation fantasy, defeating stronger opponents, high-energy action, followed by millions] Young Qin Rulong fights a bloody battle for his family and earns the hatred of his enemies. His own clan members then shatter his bones, cripple his dantian, and cast him out. Even his fiancée betrays him without mercy at his darkest hour! But the dragon pearl his father left behind awakens Qin Rulong’s divine dragon bloodline. Reborn, he rises to prominence in an age of great upheaval! He w 455Reads8.3Score102Shelves
- 26 Supreme Demon, Eternal Annihilation, Undying Calamity 极魔，终湮，不死祸胎 [No System] [No transmigration] [A fresh new style] This is a world of demons, where heaven and earth become a tomb and all living beings turn into demons. The abyss is burned shut, and the path to hell is severed. The ultimate demon is imprisoned, and the end of all things turns to ash. The flower of annihilation blooms, and an undying calamity is born! … 142Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 27 Sole Sovereign of the Imperial Dao 帝道独尊 At the dawn of heaven and earth, the universe lay vast and untamed; the Nine Arts of Escape charted the stars and spread the Way across the cosmos. When the ancient, snow-covered dragon coffin sealed beneath Earth's mountains shifted, the Great Way that slays the heavens appeared, and the civilizations of gods and demons arrived. The universe became like gods and demons breaking their shackles, unfolding into a wondrous world of cultivation. A young man blessed with an immortal destiny rises fro 45Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 28 Sword and Saber Emperor 刀剑神皇 An icy sword, a blazing saber, and the legend of an immortal Divine Emperor standing at the very peak! He lives in the most beautiful place in the slums and carries memories from two lifetimes, but his younger sister has gone missing. 131Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 29 The Endless Heavenly Dao 无尽天道 [Gentle and Refined]+ [Exiled Immortal]+ [Enlightenment] Immortals and gods across the heavens vie for supremacy in the Nine Heavens. He seeks neither carefree freedom nor the chance at immortality. He only seeks to prove that his Dao is the Heavenly Dao. “Buddha says: Humanity dwells beneath the heavens.” “Immortals say: Heaven and humanity are one.” “Demons say: Humanity can triumph over heaven.” 1Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 30 The Ultimate Cultivation Expert 极品修真高手 When primordial chaos first opened, heaven and earth took shape. From chaos came four divine artifacts: the Ninefold Gate, the Ruler of Heaven and Earth, the Yin-Yang Mirror, and the Five Elements Pearl. By a twist of fate, Huo Zifeng, a prodigy blessed by heaven, obtains the Ninefold Gate and arrives on Earth. He takes on spoiled rich kids, flirts with campus beauties, captures evil spirits, and cultivates the Great Dao. If I become a man, I will be the Human Emperor; if I become an immortal, I 1.3kReads8.4Score120Shelves
- 31 The Seventh Forgetting: Womb of Time 第七次遗忘之时间子宫 The Seventh Forgetting: The Time Womb 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 From the Start, My Dantian Was Shattered. Who Ever Heard of Such a Powerful Servant? 开局丹田碎裂，谁家杂役这么猛？ [Traditional Fantasy] [No System] In his previous life, Gu Qingzhou inexplicably exploded and died. Though reborn, his dantian was crippled, leaving him a menial servant. But so what if his dantian is crippled? So what if he’s a menial servant? We cultivators contend with Heaven for the Dao, defy fate, and struggle against ourselves. As long as we persevere, even a menial servant can charge beyond the heavens! As the great battle erupts, Gu Qingzhou stands proudly in the void, sword in hand. “En 193Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 33 The Nine Suns Emperor 九阳帝尊 Lu Xuan, the Mad Lord, was one of the Five Emperors and One Madman. After exhausting himself to kill Qionglu, the Demon Emperor and the greatest master under heaven, he was ambushed and killed by his friend, Emperor Zhuoyang. Three hundred years later, he is reborn into a world where everything has changed, but his hatred remains. Lu Xuan points at the statue of Emperor Zhuoyang. “I'll make everyone who wronged me regret every single thing they did!” “Just thinking of me will be a nightmare! Hea 6.5kReads8.3Score761Shelves
- 34 The Eternal Martial Emperor 万古武帝 A hundred years ago, amid a world-shaking war between gods and demons, he was betrayed by his beloved and his sworn brother. His body was reduced to ashes, and his soul sealed away for a century. A hundred years later, he returns to life in another’s body, settling scores with his enemies in a blaze of glory before ascending to the peak once more! Across the eight wildernesses and six directions, I rule over all. Beneath the nine heavens and above the ten lands, who can rival me? I slay gods and 5.1kReads7.9Score518Shelves
- 35 The Immortal Emperor Who Cannot Die 不死仙帝 The peerless Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Martial Realm was envied and feared for his astonishing talent, so a plot was devised to kill him. Sixteen years later, the Immortal Emperor was reborn in a lower realm. Now he has returned, and the killing begins anew. Those who once betrayed him will never know another day of peace. The love he once let slip away will not be lost to regret. “My enemies number in the thousands, and now their bones lie piled like mountains.”, Ye Wuji!! 9.9kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
- 36 Against the Heavens 武逆 On the Tianwu Continent, the strong rule. Feng Hao, the eldest young master of the Feng family, was born with a Void Martial body, yet everyone considered him a good-for-nothing at cultivation. He suffered humiliation at every turn! By a twist of fate, Feng Hao obtained a mysterious ancient ring and turned his life around! He tempers his body with exotic crystals, takes the Qilin as his arms, the Vermilion Bird as his wings, the Black Tortoise as his body, the Azure Dragon as his legs, and the W 2.4kReads8.2Score288Shelves
- 37 Thunder Martial 雷武 The young Zi Chen gave his life to see his brother’s true nature. By chance, he encountered the origin of thunder and was reborn, obtaining a body-tempering art and setting out on the path to becoming a powerhouse. Lightning tempers the Saint Body, while creation forges the path to heaven! With an unyielding heart, he will ascend to the peak of Thunder Martial Dao! 2.3kReads8.3Score143Shelves
- 38 My Cultivation Surpasses the Dao of Adding Words! 我的道行超越了加字学问！ This is a cheerful world, that's right... Cultivation is fun, and punishing evil and promoting good is fun too. Cultivation ranks: Fighter, Qi Gathering, Sea of Bitterness, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Deification, Martial Saint, Titled Martial Emperor, Origin-Returning Martial Ancestor, Primordial Ancestral Realm, Primordial Eternal Life Realm, Primordial Void Realm, Supreme Creation Realm, Supreme Transcendent Origin Realm, Supreme Transcendent Space Realm, Supreme Ultimate Realm, and so on.. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 Lord of Hidden Scales 隐鳞之主 [Not a power fantasy + traditional fantasy + multiple heroines, not for everyone + no System] Who says an ant can't shake the heavens? I will let these three thousand lightning tribulations burn my broken body, and let the flames of the Nine Hells temper my demonic heart! When I finally trample the heavens beneath my feet, you will understand what true destiny is! A naive young man from a run-down market in the north willingly disappears into the darkness to protect himself, struggling to survi 7Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 40 The Ninefold Divine Emperor 九转神帝 On the Lingwu Continent, countless races stand side by side, prodigies emerge in droves, and might makes right. The weak are worth no more than blades of grass. A disciple of the outer sect at the Heavenly Sword Sect in the Eastern District of Cangyun Kingdom struggles to stay alive. He inherits the greatest cultivation technique of all time, the Nine Revolutions Dao Scripture, and rises to become an unparalleled Great Emperor, crushing all who stand in his way. Ding Lie says, “This world is vas 2.4kReads7.7Score271Shelves
- 41 Supreme God King 无上神王 To pay for his mother’s medical treatment, Meng Fan broke his clan’s rules and went to mine for herbs on Jin Mountain without permission. By a stroke of luck, he obtained a black bead and inherited an unparalleled cultivation art. From then on, he turned his life around, crushed his enemies, challenged opponents above his level, tamed spirit beasts, and seized divine treasures. In a continent teeming with powerful cultivators, he tramples his rivals beneath his feet and defies heaven itself to b 7.4kReads8.2Score952Shelves
- 42 Divine Martial Sword Sovereign 神武剑尊 On the Tianchen Continent, spiritual and martial power reign supreme. A down-and-out youth awakens the spirit of a broken sword and obtains an unparalleled tome. He opens his martial meridians, seizes fortune, and fuses divine blood, turning the tide of fate at every step. For the peerless beauty he loves, he sweeps across the eight wildernesses and six directions and challenges the world! For a promise made as a man, he slays millions of gods and demons and shakes the highest heavens! With a si 2.4kReads8.4Score199Shelves
- 43 Spirit-Devouring Body 噬灵躯 (The protagonist is a little slow + no System + humor + mortal cultivation) A mortal's struggle to survive. He obtains an Immortal Artifact that accompanied the Demon Emperor, but his spiritual root gets blown to pieces. From then on, he can only temper his body and become a crude martial brute. With no complicated spells or techniques, Yang Shen has nothing but his iron fists to struggle through a cruel world! The blurb doesn't do it justice, so give the story a try! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 Divine Sky Fiend Immortal 神霄煞仙 The baleful are malevolent beings, rejected by the world. The immortals attain eternal life and share the longevity of Heaven and Earth. Lu Chen was an ordinary man of mediocre talent, but his exceptionally gifted younger sister set him on the path of cultivation. Alas, the immortal path is a world where the strong prey on the weak, steeped in bloodshed. If ordinary cultivation cannot protect the people I love, then what does it matter if I become baleful? What does it matter if I kill everyone 7.4kReads8.4Score1kShelves
- 45 Devour the Firmament 吞噬苍穹 After losing his closest family, the orphan Xuanyuan is reborn in another world where might makes right. He inherits the legacy of the ancient Devouring Emperor, devours heavenly treasures, and masters devastating killing techniques. From an ordinary boy, he gradually rises to become the supreme ruler of the Nine Realms! Defying the heavens and commanding the world, he uses his innate gifts and countless incredible encounters to reach the ultimate peak! 436Reads8.7Score100Shelves
- 46 The Eternal Tribulation of the Nine Heavens 九霄永恒劫 [Traditional fantasy] [Multiple heroines] [Human race] [Demon race] [Demon clan] “Heh heh heh!” “Brother Lin Mo, don't blame me. After tonight, I'll obediently be your little sister!!” “Ruoxi, don't come any closer!!” A down-and-out youth whose family had been destroyed awakened an extraordinary physique after a single dual-cultivation session. From then on, he embarked on a path that defied the heavens!!! [A good-for-nothing rises to greatness] 4Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 47 Heavenly Martial God Emperor 天武神帝 Yun Feiyang was a peerless prodigy of his generation. When he protected his fiancée in a secret realm, he lost all his cultivation and became a cripple. He was later expelled from the Tianyang Sect and cast out as a discarded disciple. But the young man's spirit burned bright. Armed with nothing but a three-foot sword, he would fight his way across the world. 122.4kReads8.6Score16.6kShelves
- 48 The Words of the One Who Buries the Heavens 葬天者说 The myriad races across the heavens face calamity once more. The Heavenly Dao collapses, and another world invades. Across two realms, three skies, and four seas, who can turn the tide? A transmigrator is reborn in this world, and everything begins here. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Seeking the Dao 问道 I devoted myself to the sword, then took it up, and with it I will challenge the world: is there a true path? I once thought that after regaining my sight, I would be able to see the world clearly when I opened my eyes. But when I did, I found that the world had become even harder to see. I want to live, to live until the day I can see this world clearly. Or perhaps I will reach the pinnacle of the Dao and play a song of clashing arms that subdues every unruly soul in this world! 46Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 50 Five-Element Good-for-Nothing! The Heavenly Dao Forces Me to Become a Heretic 五行废柴！天道逼我做邪修 [What's wrong with cultivating demonic arts? Can't I spend my lifespan to level up?!] Reborn in an immortal cultivation world, Long Chen thought he'd gotten a [Rich Young Master's Life Experience Pass]. But he was hunted from the start, and even his spiritual roots were the useless five-element kind?! Fine, I'll take it. He quietly joined a sect, hoping to keep his head down, grow in peace, farm and slack off, and live as an honest man. Unfortunately, the cultivation world was absurdly cutth 11Reads—Score—Shelves
