Blacksmith Cycle

“I am the one who will go beyond the end.” “I am the one who will see what lies beyond the high heavens.” “I am the one who will break the barriers of ‘Infinity’.” “I am the one who will break the cycle made by the old monsters.” “I am the one who will ‘Remain’.” “So you following me, is not a disgrace.”

Seventeen-year-old Hajime Nagumo is your average, everyday otaku. However, his simple life of pulling all-nighters and sleeping in school is suddenly turned upside down when he, along with the rest of his class, is summoned to a fantasy world! They’re treated like heroes and tasked with the duty of saving the human race from utter extinction. But what should have been any otaku’s wet dream quickly turns into Hajime’s nightmare. While the rest of his class are blessed with godlike powers, Hajime’s job, Synergist, only has a single transmutation skill. Ridiculed and bullied by his classmates for being weak, he soon finds himself in despair. Will he be able to survive in this dangerous world of monsters and demons with only a glorified blacksmith’s level of strength?

Surviving the tragedy that took his family and destroyed the small town where he was raised, Lucien Ashthorn now walks a new path at the Sanctum of Blacksmiths—the empire's most prestigious academy for those who seek to master the art of forging Arcane Sigils. However, Lucien is no ordinary student. The Sigil Hammer that should have been a Blacksmith’s pride is now incomplete, shattered into fragments he himself does not fully understand. This weakness places countless limitations on his growth, making it difficult for him to compete with other students. To compensate for his shortcomings, he relies on his intellect, carefully strategizing each step he takes. In harsh conditions and fierce competition, Lucien continuously adapts. At the academy, Lucien begins to realize that the world of Arcane Sigil forging is far greater than he ever imagined. Rivalries among students, Forge Sigil experiments that could turn deadly, and the mysteries surrounding the Abyssal Labyrinth—a place where wild spirits roam and true blacksmiths test their courage—await him. But the deeper he delves into this world, the more he understands that this journey is about more than just becoming the strongest blacksmith. Amidst the ruins of his past and battles yet to come, he searches for something more profound—a reason to live. Is the answer hidden within the fragments of his past? Or must he forge it himself, amidst fire and steel, in a world where only those who shape their own fate will survive?

Kara Veyne, a fiery blacksmith’s daughter, allies with a rebellious dragon and its scarred, brooding rider, Talon, to stop a tyrant king from enslaving her kingdom. Torn between Talon’s lethal allure and a war that could burn everything she loves, Kara must forge her own path—or lose it all. A tale of enemies-to-lovers, dragon bonds, and high-stakes battles in the rugged, medieval mountains of Ironreach.

Mark Feng is a regular son of a blacksmith in a mountain village who soon realizes that his passion for creation at the forge and his penchant for collecting strange-looking stones is fitting for a greater purpose. Through trial and error, Mark masters the utilization of these mystical metals as an ever-encroaching danger that threatens his village and the people he has come to love. Mark soon finds himself on an epic adventure across battlefields and empires as he realizes his destiny with the gods.

Gårdën ōf Édhën: Dîvînë Līnëägë explores the aftermath of the creator’s departure and the rebellion of his once-divine creatures. Twisted into bizarre, supernatural beings, they now inhabit a chaotic realm where survival is a constant battle. Without their creator’s guidance, they grapple with their strange new bodies and an unsettling power to shape even stranger things. As war and mayhem consume the garden, they face a harrowing question: Can they find purpose and unity in a fractured world, or are they doomed to an eternal cycle of conflict and meaninglessness?

Between heaven and earth lies the greatest truth, and the manifestation of the great truth descends in the form of Gu. 　　 People cultivate the Qi of heaven and earth around their bodies to control Gu and exert their magical power. 　　 One year after his transmigration, Chen Qing finally discovered his special features on the day he contracted his first Gu. He was actually able to see through everything about the Gu... 　　 Therefore, he began to march toward the road to immortality step by step.

William Jaeger is a blacksmith who is well known for his family name. He left his career behind in pursue of a different path for his life. With great determination to start anew, he decided to move back to the town of Aoba. He will soon realize that his wishes were more than he bargained after the encounter of a mysterious woman.

In a grim, unforgiving world where ancient martial arts blend seamlessly with dark fantasy, young dwarf blacksmith Gruxgar Steelheart has forges his destiny in both flame and blood. Born and raised amid the roaring forges of Emberfall, Gruxgar's unmatched skill at crafting enchanted weapons is rivalled only by his brutal prowess in combat. With his formidable war hammer, Ironrend—imbued with mystical runes and a fierce, untamable spirit—Gruxgar becomes a relentless force on the battlefield. Realising that true power lies not in solitary might but in unity, Gruxgar establishes the Ironfang Sect—a brotherhood of warriors, outcasts, and artisans united under a single, ruthless banner.

## The MC is Overpowered!! And So Broken!! Leon found a rare quest that led him to the Goddess of Sloth. She was amazed by his determination and made him her Divine Champion, giving him the powerful Self-Transcendence Blessing. Everything changed after that! The blessing unlocked the Legendary Blacksmith Class, letting him create weapons no one else could match. His skills kept growing, and there seemed to be no limits to his strength. As Leon's power and fame grew, he attracted the most powerful—and beautiful—characters in the game, eventually building his own Guild and even founding a Kingdom! His success in the game also changed his real life, bringing him wealth and fame he never imagined. Yet, one question continued to haunt him: What is the secret behind this virtual world that feels so real? ** ### Discord Server: tinyurl.com/galanteodiscord ## Additional Tags: - Harem and Romance - No Yuri No NTR! - Blacksmith - Kingdom Building - Spirit Beast Contract - Real World Impact - Wealth and Fame - Seven Sins

Follow Benjamin Joyce, an elderly man with a passion for blacksmithing who spent his life travelling the world and learning new things. Now, after helping out the developers of the first ever real VRMMO game, he gets the chance to play said game earlier than the majority of other people. Taking this chance to do what he loves now that his real body is slowly giving in to his old age and the profession he lives for is no longer as important as it used to be, he starts his journey to become this new world's greatest Craftsman! ----- Check out my second novel, Demon's Virtue! https://www.webnovel.com/book/15238973305579305/Demon%27s-Virtue ----- Join the discord! https://discord.gg/uFRQvTe ----- Cover by: Belk (belkbelkbelk on Instagram)

Hazel, trapped in a cycle of abuse, finds herself on the brink of despair. Then, Wren, a charismatic billionaire preacher with a devoted following, offers her salvation. However...as Hazel's life begins to transform, she uncovers a hidden darkness beneath Wren's saintly facade, revealing a truth far more sinister than her abusive past.

When not THE Apocalypse strikes, but all of them together, where will you be? What will you do? As Humanity faces its hardest time a playful god shows mercy(?) Follow Seth on his journey to somehow survive in whatever has become of his world. Also posting on royal road. Read up to 30 chapters ahead at https://www.patreon.com/blacksmithoftheapocalypse

In the quiet village of Eldermere, blacksmith Leora Swithen's life takes a shocking turn when the village hermit, Mannuel, reveals that she is the prophesied Redeemer—the one destined to save or doom the world. Skeptical and afraid, Leora dismisses the prophecy until an ancient relic awakens a hidden power within her. As monstrous creatures descend upon the village, Leora is forced to confront her newfound abilities. With the fate of her people in her hands, she must make an impossible choice—embrace her destiny or let fear consume her. The storm has begun, and her decision will shape the world’s future.

Veneri, a human blessed with immortality. He suffers in Dystopian Earth and dies during the end of the world. He is transmigrated in the vast world of Spheraphase, where immortals and mortals coexist amidst ancient Dynasties and mystical forces. He becomes Vastarael Richinaria, a prince of the Aeterium race, heir to Dynasty Richinaria, and bearer of a destiny laced with glory and unimaginable suffering. His journey unfolds against the backdrop of a world ravaged by Epoch Cycles, where chosen champions are sent to alternate timelines to solve critical crises and rewrite history. And also, he seeks to find a bit of happiness in this new world since his first life was devoid of it. Will Vastarael overcome the cycle of suffering and achieve true ascension? Or will he succumb to the crushing weight of his own destiny, leaving Spheraphase to fall into chaos? Not that he cares if it falls anyway...

Everything functions in a cycle, be it an ant, bird, lion, human, or even a celestial body. This cycle initiates with one's birth and governs one's end, yet there exists the potential to surpass it. Among the billions of planets floating in the cosmos, destined to merely occupy a void, some have the capacity to ascend, reaching new dimensions, standing shoulder to shoulder with realms like Heaven and Hell. --- Vlad, a young man, found himself ill-fitted in a world that scarcely offered him any luck, weighed down by a mysterious secret that initially seemed more of a burden than a boon. Yet, the powers he had dismissed as trivial eventually became his most formidable strength when the apocalypse broke, unleashing literal pandemonium as angels and demons walk among the human race. ---- Discord link: https://discord.gg/am5hkAdmhp Weekly updates: 14 chapters 100 Power Stones: 2 extra chapters 200 Power Stones: 4 extra chapters 300 Power Stones: 6 extra chapters.

Torn from immortality and cast into a fragile mortal shell, a once-feared warlord awakens in a decaying city ruled by crime syndicates and zealots. Though weak, he is not powerless—for he remembers the arcane Paths of Inscription and the art of Engraving refinement. A mysterious whisper calls to him, tempting him with the promise of restoration. But this time, he will not merely reclaim his former might—he will transcend it. From the shadows, through blood and schemes, he will carve his name into the very fabric of reality. ‎ ‎The cycle turns once more. The tyrant shall rise again.

Tanasma, a breathtaking planet where the harmony of magic and technology thrives side by side, giving birth to civilizations that stand in stark contrast to one another. Yet, this very contrast has made conflict an unending cycle, a storm that never truly settles. For as long as history remembers, Tanasma has been a battlefield of ideologies, where heroes and villains alike have risen and fallen, their ambitions either fueling the flames of war or extinguished before they could leave a mark. Some fight for justice, some for power, and others merely to survive—but in the end, so many perish without meaning, their names lost to the sands of time. What does it all amount to? Is war truly inevitable? Is peace nothing but a fleeting dream, crushed under the weight of unyielding beliefs? Or is it the boundless ego of mankind that dooms the world to an endless cycle of bloodshed?

"If you got to choose between two jobs, what will you choose? A "Hero"? A "Demon King"?.” The god asked. "I wouldn't choose neither of them" Rei shook his head, refusing to choose between those choices. "Then what will you choose?" "Heh, I choose to become the strongest knight!" Rei exclaimed with a wide smile. ** Kiritsuka Rei, 15 years old, caught into a car crash after saving a girl’s life. His soul was pulled by the god who claimed to be the God of Fire—Ifrit. He was told that he will be reincarnated into another body and hoping to have better life there by the god. Before that though, Ifrit ask him to have one wish before going. Rei responded by expressing his wish to become the strongest knight with his own hands. Ifrit who already knew about his answer laughed and so…he answered his wish then transferred his soul to the world called Astria. After the soul transfer succeeded, he found out that the body he reside in have another soul that comes from the future? And his job would be a "Blacksmith"? Furthermore, the world is based on an Otome game? What will happen to Rei? Can he overcome this new path? Follow the adventures of Rei and him overcoming the path that he will take to become the strongest knight with the job of blacksmith in an otome game. Disclaimer: cover belong to the artist and author. *Note: This will be my first time creating this story, this story focusing on two sides which is the MC–Rei and the Heroine. *I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com —from your writer Seizou_Haku

The fallen ones, strange monsters that showed up on earth with the sole purpose of destroying everything and ruling over humans. Only one man remained during the onslaught, his name, was Rashin Montero. "Do you wish to live or die?" The question appeared before him. "Kill me assholes!" He died. A hundred years passed and Rashin finds himself alive in the future. It turned out he was saved by a stray angel, and was granted a powerful energy that allowed him to stand on equal footing with the monsters that once wanted to take over earth. In his new future, the world has been restored to what it ones was, a huge shield was placed around the world to keep the Hakiaas out. Heroes were summoned to defend the world against these monsters during the Countdown, while the monsters could not be killed or harmed, they could still be sent back to their world. Or at least, until Rashin arrived. [Blacksmith System activated. Welcome host.] [Initializing core functions... Complete.] [Congratulations, you have gained a new blue paint (Large sword.)] [Stella blade has passed all requirements to evolve.] [Evolving to human form can now be processed.] [Congratulations, you have gained a unique core, your weapons can now undergo fusion.] Having a system that allowed him to craft weapons of all kind, Rashin enters this new world trying to survive while also remembering part of his memories. Not just that, he can also turn every weapon he makes into beautiful overpowered maidens capable of killing the Hakiaas aka fallen ones.

In a world where divine remnants fuel technology, humans implant Mods—fragments of fallen gods—to wield unimaginable power. But these gifts come at a cost. The gods are not truly dead, and their whispers grow louder with each modification, driving the users toward madness, obsession, or something far worse. Atlas, a veteran adventurer trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth, seeks a way to break free from fate. His only clue lies deep within the dungeon—a labyrinth of horrors where the boundary between man and monster blurs. Joined by a reluctant party and shadowed by the enigmatic Kailashan, Eugene must navigate treacherous alliances, eldritch foes, and the ever-growing corruption of his own Mods. As the past begins to repeat itself, Atlas must decide: will he embrace the gods’ power or defy them at the risk of losing himself?

Everyone has a system they just need to meet hidden conditions to unlock it. A blacksmith system may unlock after a human walks by a forge. A master mage may unlock a system after attempting to control the mana in their body. Even something as simple as kicking a rock at a bucket can unlock the marksman system a unique system allowing for perfect accuracy. But what happens when someone reaches the age of fifteen and hasn’t unlocked their system? Walker is about to find out, time is ticking and he doesn’t want to live out his life as an ordinary human; he has dreams you know! ****** My first ever story please leave plenty of comments so I can adapt and learn as I write The first chapters may be shorter but the length is improving as I write. Editing is in progress To see recent updates remember to clear que regularly

Summoned by the sky, he was left in a forest with only a holograpic screen way too similar to the one he was reading about just a few minutes ago. But... 'I didn't even complete the book, will the regressor win or I am destined to die in 10 years' Summoned in the world of a novel that is a cycle of apocalypse and regression how will he survive.

A world ruled by Sovereigns, beings of absolute power bound by an eternal cycle. Every 1,000 years, reality resets, and history is rewritten. The strong ascend, the weak are erased, and none remember what came before. Except for one. When he awakens in a shattered battlefield, marked as “Forsaken,” he knows something is wrong. Fragments of past cycles burn in his mind. He remembers dying—again and again—fighting against a fate he could never escape. But this time, something is different. His power is corrupted, broken beyond recognition. His existence is an anomaly, rejected by the world itself. The cycle should have erased him, but he remains. Now, hunted by immortals who do not remember their crimes, he must uncover the truth behind the Pantheon of Sovereigns, the Architect who designed this prison, and the lost history of those who defied fate before him. For the first time in eternity, the cycle is fracturing. And he is the one breaking it.

This is a world where the strong reign supreme, where cultivators ascend through martial mastery and laws of nature, striving for ultimate power to defy fate and shatter the heavens! However, this world is far from free. It is but a lower realm, a breeding ground controlled by the celestial gods of the upper realm. Mortals and cultivators alike are mere pawns on the cosmic chessboard, doomed to perish in endless cycles of tribulation, their essence sacrificed to sustain the lofty beings above

In a city ruled by crime, Ath Stout never wanted to be a gangster—but betrayal left them no choice. Rising through the ranks of the underworld, Ath faces ruthless enemies, unexpected alliances, and a deadly game of survival. When an innocent life is caught in the crossfire, Ath must decide: seek revenge or break free from the cycle of violence.

The Pearl of Poisonous Heaven in hand, inheriting the blood of the Evil God, Cultivating the power that defies heaven. A generation of Evil Gods rules over all. Yun Che is a descendant of the Yun family from the Illusory Demon Realm. Not long after his birth, his parents were pursued and hunted due to the Cycle Mirror. Xiao Ying, a close friend of his father, swapped him with his own child to protect his life. During the pursuit, Yun Che was injured, resulting in his spiritual veins being congenitally disabled, preventing him from advancing beyond the first level of the Initial Spirit Realm. At the age of 16, on his wedding day, he was poisoned to death, triggering the Cycle Mirror, and was reborn into the Cangyun Continent.

Synopsis: Kaizen Kurogane, a genius who had everything-wealth, intelligence, and power-lived a life without purpose. After dying in an accident, he awakens in the world of One Piece as Ryden Vulcan, the son of a humble blacksmith on Vulcan Island in East Blue. Gifted with the Divine Blacksmith System, Ryden can forge weapons of legendary quality, earning rewards that make him stronger with every strike of his hammer. As he masters his craft, he sets out to create the greatest weapons in history-swords that can shake the seas and artifacts that defy reality. But the world of One Piece is unforgiving, filled with pirates, marines, and warlords. To survive, Ryden must go beyond forging and step onto the battlefield himself, mastering Haki, unlocking powerful abilities, and facing the legends of the sea. With his hammer in hand and destiny before him, the Divine Blacksmith begins his journey-not just to craft legendary weapons, but to carve his name into history. New writer please support. | I don't own One Piece, I only own the MC and some of the new characters | | This isn't a translation. It's an original work | | English is not my first Language, still trying to improve while I'm working on the chapters | | Other app I upload. | https://www.wattpad.com/story/390659102-one-piece-the-divine-blacksmith | My profile on Wattpad | | Please support | https://www.wattpad.com/user/JairuzWrite

Immortal World Creation. One day, Tian Dao awoke to find that the Earth had been obliterated by a cosmic catastrophe. In the aftermath, he was reborn as the nascent Core of a new world. From this Core, Tian Dao shaped the world—crafting mountains, oceans, the dawn of the ancient age, the primeval epoch, and the era of countless races. Across countless cycles, Tian Dao breathed life into the world, bringing forth diverse civilizations and life forms. Conquered various Universes.

[On Break!] Zach's life takes a spine-chilling turn when an ancient malevolent shadow creature resurfaces after eons of concealment. Confronted with a harrowing dilemma – should he fight relentlessly for survival or surrender to the embrace of death? Caught in an endless loop of mortality, Zach desperately strives to shield his precious family, enduring the torment of life's perpetual repetition. Yet, amid countless cycles of life and death, a mysterious and ancient symbol known as the "Clourfuss" is activated, altering the course of his existence. This symbol's discovery unveils Zach's newfound power to seal the malevolent shadow creatures, altering his fate forever. Empowered by the enigmatic "Clourfuss" symbol, Zach is poised to become a legend in the impending Dark Age. However, the future remains shrouded in uncertainty. Is the unending cycle of death an advantage, or does it cast an everlasting curse of immortality? Who Knows... _________________ Support This Book By Giving Power Stones :) _________________ MC's progress may be a bit slow at the beginning of the story, so make sure to follow MC's journey at least until chapter 60, then you can judge whether this is for you or not. _________________ First Novel By Author Herfst _________________