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- 1 The Sword Art of the Rebellious Dao 逆道剑诀 Enter the path to immortality, transform the mortal world. A Sword Emperor of his generation is ambushed and killed by his most beloved disciple. He defies fate and cultivates anew, carrying an invincible sword art as he proves his Dao and becomes a Sword Immortal. With clear liquor and a carving knife, he is the boy next door; in white amid falling snow, he is an immortal descended to earth. Life and death are ordinary matters, bound by karma and worldly ties. He borrows a path from Heaven to e 212Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 2 Sword Intent Divine Realm 剑意神域 [Sword-intent genius] [Fast-paced] [Decisive and ruthless] [Protective] If you’re going to kill, make it a satisfying slaughter. If you’re going to fight, battle until Heaven and Earth grow dim. When you draw your sword, turn the tide. If they refuse to submit, fight until they do. Cultivation is meaningless unless it’s for protecting others or showing off and delivering a face-slapping comeback. 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Proving the Dao Across Ten Thousand Realms 万域证道 The seven dynasties of Central Sacred Continent form alliances and make strategic moves, fighting over fortune. In Northern Reed Continent, a white-haired sword immortal wields his sword with qi and slays a dragon with one strike. In Southern Jade Brocade Continent, hundreds of immortal clans scheme against and manipulate one another. In Western Snake-Fox Continent, tens of millions of demons wage war against each other, with smoke and flames rising everywhere. See how the protagonist cultivates —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Red Lotus from the Start, Formless Blade Slashes the Heavens 红莲开局，无相斩天 [Sword Cultivator] [Reincarnation] [Not Brain-Dead] [Not Invincible] [Not a Saint] [No Grandstanding] [Decisive and Ruthless] When chaos first took shape, the Lord of the Void Sword wielded the power of the Primordial Azure Lotus and fought against Heaven. At the moment of his fall, the Sword Lord scattered his power. Some of his soul entered the cycle of reincarnation, while his true self fell into slumber. In each life, he possessed a unique sword physique, and each incarnation became the su 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 A World of Swords 一剑世界 With a single stroke of my sword, I can save this world; with another, I can sever it. When I am filled with passion and hope for this world, I will protect it well and strike down the injustice in it. But when this world hurts me, I will fight against the whole world. I cultivate the sword and my heart, with a clear conscience. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 A Sword and a Cup of Wine, to Cleave the Heavens 执酒一剑斩天阙 He knew not that mountains were mountains, nor felt that the sky was the sky. With the three-foot azure blade in his hand, he cleaved through the heavenly gates, carving out a path and breaking through the gates of heaven. A young man stepped out of the old temple through the rain, dressed in green, carrying wine in one hand and steadying his sword with the other. Alone, he ventured into the martial world. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Venerable of the Broken Bone Sword: Devouring the Nine Heavens 残骨剑尊：剑噬九天 [Invincible protagonist, fiery action, decisive and ruthless, epic worldbuilding] When the remnant bones ring out, the Nine Domains tremble. Yun Che stands with sword in hand: “You took a sword bone from me once. Now my sword will rule the Nine Heavens!” 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 I Have a Sword That Can Cleave Mountains, Rivers, Sun, and Moon 我有一剑，可斩山河日月 I have a sword that can cut down injustice in this world. I have a sword that can cut down unrighteousness beneath the heavens. Amid the teeming crowds of the world, I raise my sword and drink to the East Wind. For all living things beneath the heavens, I wield my sword against the demon realm’s vast sky. 32Reads6.4Score314d adds
- 9 One Sword Across the Heavens 一剑天行 (Swords! No System! Slow-paced! Evil! Geniuses! Cultivating Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism! Decisive and ruthless!) My name is Tian Xing. I act in accordance with Heaven. Heaven’s way is constant. With a single sword, I walk the path of Heaven, beholden to neither demons nor Buddhas, immortals nor gods. Heaven’s way is without constancy. I do as I please. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Sword Venerable of Ten Thousand Domains 万域剑尊 [Traditional Fantasy] + [Emotional] + [Comeback] + [Invincible] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [No Self-Righteous Saint] + [Fast-Paced] + [Overwhelming Power] + [Never a Doormat] + [No Hesitation in Wiping Out Clans] + [Blood-Pumping Power Fantasy] [It takes off at Chapter 34, explodes at Chapter 49] Ye Lingtian shed blood and fought for the Ye family, only to return home and be charged with murdering his mother. His meridians were crippled, and he was publicly humiliated, leaving him a complete in 452Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 11 Max-Level Swordsmanship Insight: Fifty Years of Collecting Swords in Sword Prison 剑道悟性满级：剑狱收剑五十年 Long Wanli was born a Sword God, with a perfect understanding of the sword. He became the sword collector in the Sword Prison of the Myriad Sword Sect. One glance, and he knew every sword. One touch, and he mastered its art. One lesson, and he understood all swords. Touch the Xuanyuan Sword, and he gained the Xuanyuan Sword Body. Touch the Demon Emperor Sword, and he gained the Demon Emperor Sword Intent. Touch the Immortal-Slaying Sword, and he gained the Immortal-Slaying Sword Art. For fif 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 I Have a Million Divine Swords 我有百万神剑 Reborn into a new life, he activates the Invincible Sword God System and obtains a million divine swords. From then on, his sword splits mountains and rivers, destroys the sun and moon, and stands across the ages. I alone am the invincible Sword God, Li Changqiu. 66Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 13 Evil Sword Venerable: Empress Sister, You Go First 邪剑尊，女帝姐姐你先上 Only one female lead! I picked up a little girl from the start, only to find she was an empress living among mortals. He cultivates sword intent alone, with no realms to speak of, and can go fifty-fifty with anyone. From then on, he takes the path of the ultimate survivor: coasting all the way to victory, while the empress always charges into battle first. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 I've Got a Bunch of Little Underlings Inside Me 我体内有一群小弟 [No System + Invincible + No Saintly Protagonist + Swordsmanship + Decisive and Ruthless + Passionate] Both righteousness and evil lie with me. If I say it’s righteous, then it’s righteous. If I choose evil, then it’s all the more evil. To be my friend is like basking in the spring breeze, gentle and carefree. To be my enemy is like facing a ferocious tiger ready to devour you, utterly terrifying. I have a sword that can slay gods. I have a blade that can devour souls. I have a rabbit that can a 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 A Sword Guided by the Heart 心念一剑 The realm descends into chaos, and an age of turmoil draws near. In this merciless world, who is salvation, who is the light, and who is that glimmer of faith? Water striking stone rings out; people stirred to ambition achieve greatness. Born with a body fated to bring calamity, is this young man the greatest menace of a troubled age, or the last glimmer of hope for all? Ye Ming rises to prominence in Qingyun Town, determined to uncover the final mystery of this world... 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Immortal Sword Emperor 不朽剑皇 Behold the “sword” A three-foot blade in hand, I overwhelm the heroes of countless worlds A three-foot blade in hand, the gods and demons of the heavens tremble One man, one sword, shattering the sky The wine in my cup never runs dry, and the heads of evildoers never run out 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Chaos Sword Lord: One Sword from the Start, Sweeping Across All Worlds 混沌剑主：开局一把剑，横推万界 [Sword-Cultivation Fantasy] [Reborn and Rising] [Brotherhood and Passion] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Fiercely Protective] [Explosive Team Battles] In his first life, Chu Kuang trusted the Heavenly Dao. The result: his soul was annihilated, his brothers died brutally, and his beloved sacrificed herself. In his second life, his current save file, Chu Kuang believes in “pulling up the roots and scattering the ashes.” From the perspective of the Xuanwu City Lord: I thought I’d found a promising talent 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 I Have a Sword That Can Right Every Wrong in the World 吾有一剑，可斩尽世间不平事 Kong Yi, descendant of the foremost sage of the Confucian and Daoist paths, is struck by disaster because he is cursed by the heavens. After falling into a bottomless abyss, he gains an against-the-heavens inheritance and begins his path to invincibility. Heaven’s Will is not benevolent, treating all things like straw dogs. The sages are not benevolent, treating the common people like straw dogs. If Heaven’s Will is unjust, then I’ll forge a path to the heavens for those who come after me. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Peerless Sword Cultivator: My Sword Shatters the Firmament of All Worlds 绝武剑修，剑破万界苍穹 Martial arts? You’re not going to train? A hundred years from now, you’ll be nothing but a pile of dirt! If I’m going to train, I’ll reach the pinnacle of martial arts. I’ll become a soul even reincarnation dares not contain, gazing down upon the firmament and crushing every illusion! Saber, spear, sword, halberd, axe, battle-axe, hook, pronged spear, staff: what do you want to train in? Only the sword. A three-foot blade, swift vengeance, and unbridled joy! I thought the Cangqiong Continent was 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Sword Breaks Beyond the Heavens 剑出无极 The Heavenly Way reaches the ordinary; the Great Way is simplicity itself. The Heavenly Way is a chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. Beneath the Sages, all are but ants. This is a world rife with sin and evil, a chaotic age where truth and falsehood are impossible to tell apart. Who can break free from the shackles of fate? And who, in the end, is the true demon? To find his missing parents and uncover the truth of this world, the young Lin Yu emerges from the mysterious Great Wild —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Sword Shadows Over Spring Waters 剑影春水 Introduction to Gu Long's wuxia novel Sword Shadows on Spring Waters: It takes its name from the three heroines: Meng Hongxiao, the "Purple-and-Blue Jade Maiden"; Pang Zhenzhen, the "Yellow-Robed Red Thread"; and Pang Suzhen, the "Jade Maiden in Yellow." 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Divine Inspector 督神 [Eastern Fantasy + Swordsmanship + Body Tempering + One Heroine + Slow Burn + Smart Protagonist] Also known as The Divine Inspector and The Sword Watches Over All Living Beings Two hands, two swords. One man sets out to uncover the causes and consequences, see through the tides of the times, shatter the order of heaven and earth, sever the chains of fate, and suppress the void. [The story is now on track, so read with confidence] —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 A Sword to Destroy the Nine Provinces 剑灭九州 [Traditional Fantasy] [No Harem] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Devoted to His Wife] [Unbeatable Swordsmanship] [Decisive and Ruthless] Chu Yuci's parents divorced when he was young. At school, his teachers ostracized him, and later, a street thug stabbed him to death. His soul transmigrated to the Nine Provinces Continent, where martial strength reigned supreme. But after being framed by a villain, he found the path of martial cultivation exceedingly difficult. By chance, he obtained the God-Slayin 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Throne of Ice and Snow 冰雪王座 I have witnessed oceans turn to mulberry fields, and seen seas dry up and rocks crumble. Yet above the sea of clouds, all that remains is an endless expanse. The throne that seems so glorious is a pale seat unchanged for ten thousand years, and yet it is the only place I can call home. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Swordstrike 剑伐 A sword has no name, yet its wielder gives it spirit. Humans, ghosts, gods, and demons: kill to end the killing. -- Sword of War Fight the prodigies: with one thrust, pierce beyond the highest heavens. Slay your foes: let every pent-up grievance in your heart pour out. Return the sword to the ruins: make countless emperors bow their heads. -- Shatter Your Dao Heart 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 One Sword Is All I Need to Be Invincible 我一剑可无敌 The universe is boundless, and whoever stands against me, be they gods, demons, Buddhas, monsters, or immortals, I will cut down with my sword. Yang Xun, a youth with an invincible background, rises from humble beginnings, breaking ten thousand techniques with a single sword. With a three-foot blade of green steel in hand, he points his sword at the summit of all worlds. 292Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 27 Sword Dao Supreme 剑道至尊 Dragons have reverse scales: touch one, and they strike back. My martial arts decide both victory and death. 131Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 28 One Sword Subdues the Nine Heavens 一剑镇九天 In primordial chaos, Pangu split the heavens and the earth, while three thousand gods and demons forged three thousand Great Dao. The foremost among them, Sword Ancestor Ye Tianchen, sought the chance to become a saint. With the primordial treasure, the Hongmeng Sword, in hand, he challenged Pangu, only to see his sword shattered and himself perish. Billions of years later, calamities erupted across the land of Shenzhou. A young man appeared out of nowhere, his sword suppressing the nine heavens 329Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 29 The Peach Blossom Sword, a Wuxia Novel 武侠小说桃红花剑 Synopsis of Wolong Sheng's Peach Blossom Sword: The Peach Blossom Festival, held annually for ten years, takes place as scheduled at Sima Manor. Martial artists from every sect gather, and swordsmen and fighters cross paths. But then the winds shift without warning. The peach grove is attacked, forcing the flower-viewing festival to be canceled, and strange events befall the Peach Blossom Token's bearer: sworn friends turn their blades on each other, lovers become enemies, a mother tries to kill 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Swords Whizzing, Zither Notes Drifting 剑嗖嗖琴幽幽 An introduction to the traditional wuxia novel The Heart of the Zither, the Courage of the Sword: Once crowded with pilgrims, the mountain path is now buried beneath several feet of snow. The ancient temple, once bustling with worshippers, now sits with its gates firmly shut, empty and silent. Yet at this moment, anyone who makes their way to the peak of Zhongtai might spot signs of human presence. On Zhongtai’s precipitous summit, where the north wind howls and snowflakes whirl through the bitt 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The First Immortal of the Sword 剑道第一仙 In the nineteenth year of the Qin calendar, an old fisherman rowed Li Chunyang out of the Peach Blossom Spring. From then on, the jianghu gained a white-clad swordsman of chivalrous heart, as clear as the breeze and moon, with the ambition to reach the clouds. Could he become the finest man in the world? He bid farewell to Peach Blossom Spring and traveled with friends through Yunmeng, crossing Kunlun to Loulan. A demonic calamity struck Miaojiang, and secrets of the jianghu surfaced as a host o 24Reads—Score514d adds
- 32 Chronicles of Thought and Action 念行记 Is the sky above people’s heads really just the sky? Why was he born into a feudal lord’s family in the Upper Realm, only to end up in the mortal world? Do the demon beasts of the Desolate Realm truly lack intelligence, and why do they exist? Is the world above the heavens a paradise? And why must people cast off their mortal thoughts? All of this seems to be a sign of something. The source of all thought is the same; cast away thought, and you become an immortal. Thought falls to earth and come —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Sword Emperor of Mountains and Rivers 山河剑帝 (No system + multiple twists) “When Heaven and Earth collapsed and humanity stood on the brink of annihilation, the first Shanhe Sword Emperor turned the tide and founded the Shanhe Realm, laying the foundations of human civilization.” This is the story everyone in the Shanhe Realm knows, and Baili Shanhe is no exception. But just as he set out to change the world and become the Sword Emperor, he discovered that everything was nothing but a lie. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 I Alone Reign Supreme with the Sword: The Pinnacle Clash of Three Swords 一剑独尊：三剑巅峰一战 Lin Feng transmigrates from the Milky Way into the world of I Am the Supreme Lord of the Sword. He unexpectedly meets Ye Xuan, becomes sworn brothers with the man in green, and strikes up an unlikely friendship with a carefree sword cultivator. He rises to the peak, invincible, and personally brings about the Three Swords War! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Seeing Through the Martial Dao: I Become the Sword God by Exploiting Flaws in Techniques 勘破武道：从功法漏洞开始成剑神 Lu Xuan was an outer disciple of the Qingxuan Sect. With mediocre talent, he had been stuck at the Body Tempering Realm, unable to break through. During a counter-robbery, he unexpectedly awakened the Heavenly Eye of Insight Every cultivation method, martial art, and sword technique in the world appeared crystal clear to him, riddled with flaws! Others could cultivate for three months without breaking through a bottleneck; he could spot the blockage at a glance, optimize the route, and break th —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Great Wilderness Sword Emperor 大荒剑帝 A boy escapes certain death and emerges from the Heavenly Flame Abyss. Sword in hand, he plunges straight into this cataclysm that threatens heaven and earth! He cuts through every obstacle with his sword. As blood stains the firmament, he dares to ask: Among the three thousand swords of this world, if I say I'm second, who would dare claim first? 1Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 37 The Dao-Deriving Scripture 道衍经 “Traditional fantasy” “Sword cultivation” “Not a power fantasy” “No harem” In the boundless heavens and earth, at the pinnacle of the ultimate path, the past is fate, the present is the Great Dao, and the future is full of variables. I, Mu Feng, came from the primordial chaos. I cultivate the way of the sword, derive the myriad laws, and transform one path into countless paths. Was this all planned long ago, or did I stumble into the game? A player in the game, a piece on the board. So what? Wit 4.8kReads7.7Score48714d adds
- 38 One Sword, One Annihilation, One God of Slaughter 一剑一灭一杀神 I bear an ominous sword case that holds nine swords! Everyone fears that the sword case will devour its owner. Only I know the truth: It is the supreme legacy the gods left for their sole successor before they fell! Is there no limit to the Sword Dao? Then I will cleave the heavens with my sword! Are the gods gone? Then I will rebuild the divine court! From a humble beginning, a young man takes up a three-foot sword and crosses a million worlds littered with corpses. One sword breaks all laws; 102Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 39 I Slay Ghosts and Gods with a Wooden Sword 我用木剑斩鬼神 Ye Bai discovered that the way his “inner demon” acted was a little off. It kept forcing him to do missions and showering him with cultivation and techniques. The entire cultivation world was in an uproar. This guy swept through the immortal sects with sword moves gifted by his “inner demon,” made the Pill Venerable cry by pelting him with pills from his “inner demon,” and even the aloof Saintess and tsundere Female Emperor he charmed were brought together with him by his “inner demon”... Tags —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 God of the Primordial Sword 太荒剑神 [Traditional Fantasy + Invincible Swordsmanship + No System + Decisive Killing] Su Jian, heir to the Su family, saw his cultivation regress and began practicing the sword anew. One strike, and an entire family can be wiped out! Two strikes, and a sect can be destroyed! Three strikes, and heaven and earth can be shattered! Time? Space? Reincarnation? One sword is all it takes! 126Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Record of the Great Wilderness, Slaying the Gods 大荒斩神录 Qing Ming blurred and appeared before the River God in an instant, as if he were a specter. Sword intent surged from his heavy black-iron sword, roaring out like a giant dragon with unstoppable force as he brought it down on the River God. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Sole Sovereign Under the Azure Sky 青天独尊 [Xuanhuan] [Swordsmanship] [Transmigration] [Immortal Emperor] [Underdog Comeback] [Invincible] [Overprotective Brother Fanatic] Ye Anning, a factory worker who dies suddenly, transmigrates into the body of the Ye family’s useless second son. From the start, all his meridians are shattered. That very night, he’s hunted down and falls off a cliff, on the brink of death. Then a man who has lived for a million years opens his eyes in Ye Anning’s sea of consciousness. “Boy, you’re in luck. You posse 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Sword Opens the Immortal Path 剑开仙路 I am mortal, and I am an unparalleled prodigy! All I need is the sword in my hand! Great Unity Golden Immortals, countless gods and Buddhas! If you won’t submit, then fight! The Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, the Myriad Worlds! All can be settled with a single sword! 37Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 44 The Sword Domain That Defies the Gods 逆神剑域 What's it like to have a beautiful young girl by your side from the start? Gu Linyun unexpectedly gained the divine profound meridians of the Five Elements Sword God, and from then on lived a life of carefree romance, laughing as he reigned supreme over the martial world. Later, a heavenly secret brought the pursuit of the Azure Sky Profound Emperor down upon him. Standing on auspicious clouds, he pointed at the heavens and shouted, "Give me fifteen more years to cultivate, and I'll send the Pro 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The Sheep Village Cultivation Diary 羊村修仙日记 Three thousand years into the Immortal Era, on the Green Grassland Continent, a portrait hangs in Sheep Village. The Celestial Venerable Taiyi, Savior of the Afflicted, Soft-Fluffy. The rogue immortal Man Yangyang stands at the front, leaning on a cane planted on the ground, hands clasped in salute, head bowed as he holds an incense stick. Behind the rogue immortal Man Yangyang... True Lord Fei Yangyang, the sheep fairy Mei Yangyang, the healer Nuan Yangyang, and others. Don't ask where Lan Yang 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Lord of the Ninefold Spirit Sword 九灵剑主 [Classic fantasy] [Passionate] [No System] [No heroine] Young Zhao Lin was once full of ambition, but at the height of his glory, his brothers betrayed him. His cultivation plummeted, and he hit rock bottom. Yet fate had not abandoned him. A mysterious cultivation art he acquired by chance as a child, the Nine Spirits Limitless Sword Body, became the key to his rebirth through the flames. With its help, Zhao Lin rekindles his fighting spirit, soars to new heights, and embarks on a path filled wi 94Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Returning After Eternity, I Hold the Nine Heavens at Swordpoint 万古归宗，我一剑镇九天 Chu Chenzhou spent three years at the Xuanheng Sword Sect, stuck at the first level of Qi Drawing, before the Discipline Hall publicly expelled him from the sect. People mocked him as a good-for-nothing, laughed that he’d wasted three years eating the sect’s stipend, and said he’d have to crawl back to the countryside for the rest of his life. But no one knew he wasn’t incapable of cultivation. His Eternal Sword Bone had been sealed for three years. On the day he left the sect, the Ancestral Swo 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Once a Useless Nobody, Now Invincible: I Slay My Way Through Ten Thousand Worlds 前世废物，今生无敌的我杀上万界 [Fantasy Power Trip] [Invincible Swordsmanship] [Blood-Pumping Battles] [Fast-Paced] I have a sword. Who dares fight me! Remembering how his younger sister met her tragic end, the good-for-nothing of yesteryear swore a solemn oath to fulfill the promise he had made back then. He trained hard along the way and reached the realm of the Mystic. Only then did he learn that even higher realms existed in this world, such as Sword Qi Warriors, Great Sword Cultivators, and Sword Immortals. When he final 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 A Sword Through the Mortal World 凡尘一剑 Three thousand years ago, the apocalypse descended. The sages of the Three Teachings vanished, the Martial Saint fell, and the sun and moon lost their light. Lu Chen gripped his sword and gave his body to the Dao. Three thousand years later, a young man emerged from the mountains of the north. Reborn into another life, he cut down with a single sword every immortal above and every ghostly fiend below. 29Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 50 The Great Sword Emperor 大剑帝 [No System + Traditional Xuanhuan + Swordsmanship + Ruthless] Young Ye Yun has been called a good-for-nothing for three years. Just as he’s about to be expelled from his sect, the Sword Hall in his sea of consciousness awakens. After obtaining the peerless swordsmanship inheritance housed in the Sword Hall, Ye Yun battles the sect’s strongest prodigy and rises from a good-for-nothing to a Saint Son. The Sword Hall is an organization that inherited the legacy of the world’s most powerful sword cu 520Reads7.2Score—14d adds
