the northern blade

In this lawless realm of martial arts, I unsheathe my sword and ascend, its blade cutting through the emptiness, devoid of guilt or remorse. In a world where no being adheres to the Dao, I execute judgment with the sharp edge of my blade. Beneath the icy scrutiny of the starlit sky, I brandish my sword with disdain. The journey to the Great Dao is fraught with challenges, but with a single stroke of my sword, I carve a path, standing supreme and unparalleled!

A person carving out a path through life in a chaotic world. Zombies: Roar. Lin Fan: "We're all neighbors, why be so irritable?" Lin Fan: "I still need to go grocery shopping." Lin Fan, looking at the zombified Xiao Qing: "Xiao Qing, I bought a few bottles of water, and I've already scanned the QR code." Lin Fan: "Boss, I'd like to settle my wages." Sunshine District, the community where Lin Fan lived, swarmed with countless refugees seeking shelter. We should learn from Lin Fan, adhere to the law, work for money, and strive to buy houses and cars, becoming outstanding citizens in a city overrun with zombies.

In an era brimming with noise, where danger and opportunity coexist, the practice of martial arts, various folk customs, strange tales, taboos, imperial courts, and the world of martial artists abound. Among these are the grandmasters, magical duels, ghostly encounters, divinations, invoking the divine, ritual plays, esoteric Buddhism, and the pursuit of immortality. In this diverse and complex world, where the three teachings intermingle and all kinds of people abound, the sphere of mysticism is filled with folklores and bizarre stories. It's a tumultuous time, where danger and opportunity exist side by side. Striding with his saber, Li Yan is determined to dispel all evil and embrace a world free from any taboo!

Lin Ziyin, modern day mechanical professor especially hired by the school, had the potential for great achievement in her field. However, due to family reasons, she could only treat her mechanical research and teaching as a secondary job, pouring all her energy into the farm and the food business before. Despite her low-key approach, she was unable to suppress her sister's rage, and a furious car crash sent her straight to ancient times. Indeed, she had excellent character, so why did the heavens send her to the sparsely populated Northern Land. Known as the death zone, those who were banished to this borderland would spend their lives and perish there. However, Lin Ziyin was quite satisfied with her own identity. Even if she had lost the protection of her parents, she still had the protection of her siblings and grandfather. Of course, she also had her younger brother and nephew at home who needed her protection. This abundance of familial love was enough to compensate for the hardships caused by poverty at home. Poverty, she wasn't afraid of, as she had experience in farming. With large swathes of uncultivated land, the Northern Land was practically custom-made for her. The heavy workload didn't matter either, she was proficient in designing all kinds of small tools. Whether it was the emperor's absurdity, not providing aid to the border king, or the shameless Tatars that would rob them frequently, none of these posed a problem for her. She could think of solutions for everything. It wasn't uncommon for the border king to tell everyone how lucky he was to have married such a wonderful queen!

Facing a meteor, I wished for a stable and respectable job and money to spend, only to become the lucky one physically carried away by the meteor. After drifting through chaos, I was reborn as Nezha. The good news is all my wishes came true, the bad news is the world is not right. Nezha, carrying fragments of the Creation Jade Slip and Chaos Pearl, doesn't want to follow the old path of becoming a tool for Taiyi to avert disasters, so he apprentices under Nuwa. What do you mean I killed Ao Bing? I don't know Ao Bing, you should ask someone else. What do you mean Yin Shou is tyrannical, he is just an enthusiast of cultivation. Stone Ji is a spirit born from rocks, naturally, she matches my expertise in mending the sky, so let her be my good friend (tool). Why do you say Zhao Gongming looks simple-minded? I think he looks very much like my brother-in-law. Let’s see how Nezha securely cultivates in the prehistoric world, defying fate and ascending the Great Dao.

After laying down his life in a final act of sacrifice living in a world plagued by monsters, Zion expected only the embrace of death. Instead, he awakened in an unfamiliar world—reborn as the son of a formidable Duchess, heir to a lineage of wealth and influence. Yet, luxury and privilege were not what fate had in store for him. Marked by the Goddess who saved his soul from death’s grasp, Zion is tasked with a singular, harrowing purpose: to annihilate every God in his new world. These divine beings, revered and feared, now stand as his sworn enemies. But before he can challenge the heavens themselves, he must forge himself into a weapon of unparalleled might—one capable of shattering both mortal and immortal foes alike. To defy the divine is to invite wrath beyond reckoning. But Zion has already died once—what more does he have to fear? Discord: Currently unavailable No Yuri No NTR(Netorare) Two chapters a day First Chapter - 9:00 PST Second Chapter - 12:00 PST

In a world where magic reigns supreme and fantastical creatures roam the land . A boy disillusioned with life, he longs for an escape from his mundane existence, even contemplating death as a means to achieve his ultimate wish: to be reborn in a world filled with adventure and wonder. When his wish is unexpectedly granted, Noah awakens in a vibrant realm teeming with demons, elves, and humans, only to discover that he has been reincarnated into the body of Noah Von Augustus—a boy deemed a "trash" by society, with no talent or skills to speak of. Faced with the harsh reality of his new life, Noah quickly realizes that the world he dreamed of is not as glamorous as he imagined. Struggling with his lack of abilities and the stigma attached to his name, he must navigate a society that values strength and skill above all else. However, Noah is determined to prove that even the most unremarkable individuals can rise to greatness with his system. As he faces formidable foes, unravels the mysteries of his new world, and confronts the demons of his past, Noah must confront the question: What does it truly mean to be strong? In a tale filled with magic, adventure, and personal growth, "Rebirth of the Unremarkable" explores the transformative power of belief, the importance of self-acceptance, and the idea that even the most ordinary individuals can become extraordinary heroes. Will Noah rise above his limitations and carve out a destiny of his own, or will he remain trapped in the shadows of his former life? The journey begins now. ============= https://discord.gg/8gs9mHxX

[WSA 2025] (45,000+ words before locked) —————————————————— “I will become the strongest knight…!” In the frigid border city of Nordhav, fifteen year old Soren dreams of knighthood, though he has no noble name, no sponsor, and nothing to his name but frostbitten fingers and a stolen coat. When a shard of metal falls from the stars and whispers to him in the night, everything changes. The voice inside the sword is ancient, weary, and bound to a forgotten oath. Her name is Valenna. Once a knight of terrifying power, now reduced to a fragment clinging to memory and steel. Through her, Soren gains more than skill, he inherits secrets buried by kings, and a purpose he never asked for. But power in Nordhav has a cost. The training grounds are brutal. The nobles cruel. The city’s lawkeepers are hunting forbidden relics, and Soren is already being watched. As he fights to stay alive, rise in rank, and master the sword’s techniques, he begins to question if he’s the one that’s wielding the sword, or if the sword is the one wielding him. As the world outside stirs with war and prophecy, Soren must choose who he becomes, before someone else decides for him.

NOTE: This book contains a lot of Violence, Blood and Gore. If that would repulse you, then this book is not for you. *** After being treated like scum by his overly proud and arrogant father because of the Animal Spirit that he summoned, see how Xiao Lin, who after being kicked out from his dad's mansion and gladly accepted an ancient devilish expert's legacy when he survived an incredible fall to his death, which was due to the unspeakable degrees of bullying and torture by the arrogant disciples from his Sect, will journey to the apex of power and fame by climbing on their decapitated lifeless bodies and on the massively towering piles of corpses formed from the thousands of slain righteous and heroic cultivators who will try to block him in his path to universe-wide popularity and hegemony. *** "With the Twin Silver Blades of Doom and Sorrow in my hands, and the uncanny Vampiric and Werewolf powers bestowed upon me by my ominous Animal Spirit, I will slash apart Kings, Gods or Deities, and dominate all Fiends, Demons or Devils that I will ever come across in my path of world conquest and ultimate power." "I, the Demonic Blade King, will reign eternally supreme in the sea of continents in the endlessly vast cultivation world." *** "Can't cripple or incapacitate him? Shatter your dantians and cut off your limbs yourselves!" "Can't kill him? Lick his boots for his mercy!" "Can't subdue him? Become his proud slave!" "Can't charm him? Might as well surrender your puny, insignificant souls to him!" *** TAGS: --> # EVIL & DARK MC --> # RUTHLESS MC --> # STUBBORN MC --> # SMART MC --> # CAREFREE MC --> # OVERPOWERED-MC --> # VAMPIRE MC --> # LYCANTHROPIC MC --> # OP-ENEMIES --> # ACTION (Epic-Level) --> # ADVENTURE --> # HIGH FANTASY --> # BEAST COMPANIONS --> # SPIRITS SUMMONING --> # WAR & STRATEGY --> # CULTIVATION --> # BLOOD & GORE --> # EXTREME VIOLENCE --> # NON-HAREM --> # SLIGHTLY FAST-PACED STORY I hope my book would be able to entertain you. Have a fun time reading! And don't forget to leave your powerstones and reviews as support. Thanks! _ DISCLAIMER: I don't own the cover photo. If the owner wants it taken down, I will do so immediately. *** If you would like to contact me, do so on Discord @: Kolade!#9863

Ashen Blade: Legacy of the Forgotten is a dystopian cyberpunk thriller set in a future where the world has been reshaped by the unchecked power of corporate dynasties known as the Keiretsu (系列). These massive conglomerates have replaced nations and governments, molding the world through commerce, warfare, and control. In this new age, power is everything, and survival is earned—not guaranteed. The social structure is brutal, built on a rigid hierarchy where strength and honor are the currency of survival. At the top are the Kurokenshi (黒剣士)—elite warriors who maintain their humanity despite advanced augmentations. Beneath them, the Integrated rely on cybernetic enhancements to survive, while the Unshackled, those without enhancements, struggle to cling to a dying existence. The lowest rung, however, is occupied by the Glitched—individuals who should not exist. Born outside corporate control or as failed prototypes, they are anomalies—threats in a world that cannot afford mistakes. The story follows Ash Atsuyuki, the last of the Shirogiri clan, a once-proud bloodline of elite warriors now reduced to fighting for survival in a world that has moved beyond honor and tradition. His family’s name is little more than a relic, a fading echo of an era when power was earned through steel, discipline, and the ancient martial codes of Kurogami (黒神)—the planet that birthed his ancestors. With his father gone, his mother dead, and his grandfather clinging to life, Ash walks the crumbling streets of a city ruled by corporate power and surveillance, where history and bloodlines no longer matter. Ash’s journey is one of reclaiming not just his heritage, but the very essence of power. In a world where only the strong survive, Ash must rise above the ruins of his family’s name, rediscover the forgotten martial techniques of the Black Gods, and reclaim his place among the elite. But in a world dominated by corporate overlords and enhanced warriors, can a fallen bloodline ever truly rise again? This story is officially being posted on RoyalRoad.com under the account REDN_CHRONICLES.