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From Death To Martial God

"If I had one more lifetime... just one more... I would return stronger. I would tear down the heavens themselves.” Joseph Arlington, a 29-year-old American dying of cancer, finds escape in the pages of wuxia novels. His favorite story is about Wei Shen, a powerful martial cultivator betrayed on the night of his wedding and slain by his own sect. Before death, Wei Shen makes a vow for revenge, and the celestial beast Tiangou, guardian of the Southern Gate of Heaven, grants it—sending him 500 years into the past to cultivate strength and seek revenge. As Joseph finishes the novel, he receives devastating news: his treatment has failed. With no hope left, he makes a final, silent wish—to be reborn in a world like the one he cherished in fiction. He dies with that thought in his heart. But instead of fading into nothingness, Joseph awakens—young, strong, and not entirely himself. He has become the reincarnated Wei Shen, his soul fused with the very man whose story once moved him. Now, two lives and two minds share one path. Thrown into a world of sects, cultivators, and ancient powers, Joseph joins the Sect of the Returning Soul, where death is treated as a path to enlightenment. As he trains in a rare martial system that balances creation and destruction, he begins to experience memories of Wei Shen’s pain and betrayal. The boundary between who he was and who he is now begins to blur. As his cultivation deepens, Joseph realizes his presence is altering the timeline. Forgotten enemies resurface, factions begin to move differently, and the truth behind Wei Shen’s original betrayal may not be what the the story—claimed. Something far older, and far more dangerous, is pulling the strings. To survive, Joseph must master the Cycle of Reversion, unlock the power of the fallen Shen Clan, and rise beyond vengeance to become something greater. Along the way, he will forge bonds, fight rival cultivators, question the nature of justice, and discover that revenge alone may not be enough. But one thing is certain: when the heavens finally tremble beneath his feet, the world will know that from death... a Martial God has risen. **Cover art is not mine, found it in Pinterest, comment in the latest chapters for removal ( IF YOU LIKE PLEASE ADD TO LIBRARY, GIVE SOME POWER STONES AND DROP A REVIEW. EVERY BIT OF SUPPORT DOES HELP )
Gourat1198 · 5.7k Views

Ascension of Dharma : A Mythic Retelling of the Mahabharata

This is a legendary retelling inspired by the ancient epic Mahabharata, weaving familiar characters and timeless conflicts with original plots and a mystical cultivation world. In the ancient kingdom of Hastinapura, where brotherhood and betrayal walk hand in hand, a saga of divine power and mortal destiny unfolds. Born of the same royal bloodline, the Pandavas and Kauravas are bound as brothers — yet destined to stand as mortal enemies, their fates intertwined by honor, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of dharma. At the heart of this tempest is Devavrata, the Unyielding Guardian, whose terrible vow to protect the throne shapes the destiny of a generation. Alongside him stands Drona, the immortal master of arms, whose unmatched cultivation and martial prowess make him both revered and feared. Karna, the tragic warrior of unmatched skill and unwavering loyalty, whose birth and fate cast long shadows over the battlefield. Draupadi, the fiery queen whose dignity and resilience ignite the fires of war and justice. Krishna, the divine incarnation and strategist, whose counsel weaves fate’s threads and guides heroes through the storm of destiny. And Shakuni, the cunning uncle whose dark schemes fan the flames of rivalry, betrayal, and chaos. As kingdoms fracture and loyalties shatter, the drums of the great Kurukshetra War grow louder — a war that will test the limits of brotherhood, honor, and sacrifice. Divine avatars walk the earth, heroes rise and fall, and the battlefield becomes the crucible where the very essence of dharma is forged and broken. Through epic battles, soul-shattering vows, and the eternal clash of light and shadow, this legend reveals a timeless truth: that even the strongest bonds can be broken, the greatest powers wielded for destruction, and the harshest lessons learned only through sacrifice and loss. Will the brothers find redemption, or will their war break the world forever?
Bharatastrika · 13.7k Views

Cultivation starts with picking up attributes

Tian Shen was your average unordinary guy—living a monotonous life. One day, fate (or rather, Truck-kun) decided to grant his wish… by sending him flying into another world at 120 km/h. When he woke up again, he found himself in the body of an outer disciple of the Beast Taming Sect. His talent? Nonexistent. His reputation? Of a molester’s. Just when he thought he was doomed to be cannon fodder, a golden screen appeared before him. 『Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have activated the Attribute System.』 『Congrats host, you killed 5th stage of body refining realm cultivator and gained Qi points ×30.』 『Congrats host, you killed 1th stage of Qi refining realm cultivator and gained Luck points ×80.』 『Absorbed white Attribute orb, gained 1-star sword.』 『Absorbed golden Attribute orb, gained divine Artifact.』 Tian Shen: “…Huh?” Armed with his new system, Tian Shen embarks on a ridiculous journey—casually strolling through battlefields to collect fallen attributes, dodging cultivation technique manuals (which drop on his head), and even trolling young masters into fighting just to farm their stats. But as he levels up in the most absurd way possible, he soon realizes… is he cheating too much? Because now, heavenly tribulations, ancient sects, and hidden experts are all eyeing him. Tian Shen: I am favored by the AUTHOR of this book, you lots can't even handle my shoes. *Rumble**Crackle* Again Tian Shen: I-i was just joking, don't take it seriously. **BOOM**
Ryuma_sama · 207.7k Views

I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!

Absurd! Reincarnating as a newborn in a demon-infested world, the overturning system arrived 30 years early. [At 30, after enduring endless hardships, you have achieved nothing and remain a loner. Reward: Late Bloomer (Talent) - Effect: The older your bones, the faster you cultivate.] [Overturning mission: Defeat Chen Yuan at the sixth level of the Guiyuan Realm within a year. Reward: Swordsmanship entry-level] One-year-old Chen Yi looked at the content on the panel, then down at his small arms and legs, falling into deep thought. 'Damn! This system definitely arrived too early!' 'I'm only a year old, what good is the Late Bloomer talent now?' 'And Chen Yuan of the Guiyuan Realm...' ... Years later, war reports came from the frontlines. 'The Tianyuan Continent’s top ten martial arts prodigy, Champion Marquis of the Wei Dynasty, the Amorous Young Master, Sword Saint Chen Yi, slaughtered 100,000 demons on the battlefield of Taizhou Mountain to celebrate for the human race!' However, Chen Yi looked at the battlefield flowing with rivers of blood and shook his head: 'I’ve been making overturn since I was one, experiencing countless life and death situations to achieve my current cultivation level. It’s not surprising you can’t resist!' Those 'life and death' crises were terrifyingly daunting. The big brother at one year old, childhood sweetheart at five, senior brother at ten, princess at a tender age... Who understands my hardships? PS: Infant stream, system-arriving-early stream, light-hearted, humorous, passionate. PPS: Also known as 'Starting the Overturn as an Infant', 'Reborn as an Infant, What an Overturn! ', 'Talking is Useless, It's Time to Fight.'
Guard August · 1.4m Views