Blade And Bastard

When the once-prosperous Tang Dynasty collapses into turmoil, warlords rise like shadows across the empire, carving out power with blood and steel. Among them is Lin Jianyu, a young man hardened by a past marred by betrayal. Once the son of a respected official, Jianyu’s family name was destroyed when his father was falsely branded a traitor, his mother succumbing soon after to grief. Now exiled from the world he once knew, Jianyu has become the silent blade—his life shaped by the art of the sword and a single, unyielding purpose: revenge. Guided by his enigmatic mentor, Master Yu Bai, Jianyu learns to strike with restraint, honing himself into a weapon both precise and unforgiving. But when whispers of his family’s betrayer, the ruthless General Wu Ming, resurface, Jianyu’s disciplined silence is shattered. Fate seems to draw him back into the world of politics and power, a world he had sworn to leave behind. As Jianyu descends from his mountain refuge, he faces a kingdom in ruin, alliances shifting like the autumn wind, and a choice that could either redeem his family’s honor or plunge him into a cycle of vengeance that will consume his soul. To clear his family’s name, Jianyu must confront not only Wu Ming but also the question that haunts him: Can revenge ever bring peace, or will it only lead him further down a path of isolation and loss? Set against a backdrop of imperial intrigue and ancient wisdom, The Silent Blade is a journey of self-discovery and sacrifice, where the line between honor and vengeance is as sharp—and as unforgiving—as Jianyu’s own blade.

Miyamoto Musashi’s journey to find answers about the loss of his loved one. In his search for clues, he must fight shadows that continuously follow him. Intense battles are inevitable as he follows the leads he uncovers. Will he find the answers he seeks? And what will his battles bring? Miyamoto Musashi: Shadow of the Blade

In a land where magic and mystery intertwine, one man stands at the edge of the unknown—armed not just with steel, but with knowledge far beyond the world’s grasp. "Courage and Blade" follows the epic journey of Gaowen Cecil, a war-worn hero who, after awakening in an ancient, broken land, remembers another life—a life where he wielded knowledge and technology that could change civilization itself. Transported into a fantasy realm on the brink of collapse, Gaowen finds himself in a crumbling stronghold surrounded by threats and mysteries. Yet, with a rare, ancient artifact in hand—the legendary Courage and Blade—and a mind sharp with the wisdom of another age, he takes on the impossible task of rebuilding his family’s legacy from scratch. As he pushes forward, he realizes his quest is not only to rebuild his homeland but to restore hope in a world haunted by dark forces and ancient secrets. Courage and Blade isn’t just a tale of battles and monsters; it’s a story of rebirth, of pushing beyond limits, and of challenging the very fabric of fate. With an intricate world woven from magic, politics, and ancient power, Gaowen’s journey invites readers to witness a clash of old and new, where every choice he makes shapes a legacy that will either bring a dawn of prosperity or plunge the world into unending darkness. For fans of epic world-building, complex magic systems, and heroes who break the mold, Courage and Blade offers a saga of resilience and renewal that explores what it means to forge a path where none existed before. Join Gaowen on his quest and uncover the secrets that could either save or doom a forgotten world.

A world of turmoil. This is the world of the great swordsmen. As the countries cross their blades to show their dominance in power, Their need for resources, Their want for more land, And the taste of freedom, The common people suffer. As they get swept by the war, their loved ones died, Their homes destroyed and their wills crushed by the reality that they can never avenge their suffering as long as they are the weakest, so long as they are kind and so long as they do not have the courage to stand up against their own fate! Noya Eiji is born in such a world. As a war orphan, he is picked up by one of the kindoms and is wondering over life on what to do and what to be, trying to survive day by day not wanting to be part of any of the conflicts between kingdoms, Because he still remembers what his mother's last words were " Be good boy who survives rather than become strong and be drowned by pain, suffering and darkness of the world!" ---- AN : This novel's MC is more on the passive side and while the MC is a bit OP, he wont be OP to the point of just destroying anybody, you might find the story to be boring so it totally fine to not like it, Although I hope otherwise. And also this image is not mine, I saw it on google, its from SOFAN COMICS in Pinterest.

On the continent of Alaxaria, several strong gods and demigods wanted a Pendant of Dark God. One such person was the Satan Lord, who had the strength of a demigod. Xyan Xinarus is the Black Knight who opposed him. Satan, Lord, took everything from Xyan's life. Whether it's family, friends, relatives, a girlfriend, his beloved kingdom, or his own life in a devastating final battle. However, the Pendant of Dark God allows him to regress back to his 12-year-old self. He will ascend to the throne, using his great knowledge from his previous life to rebuild a forgotten, ruined nation and rule over it. This time, he'd kill the Satan Lord forever!

"The missing ingredient is a test subject with Royal Blood..." Raven Kyzer, a Commoner boy, grew up in an orphanage along with his twin sister, after losing their mother at a young age, having never met their father. After being discovered to possess Royal blood, the twins are abducted by the Church of Persona. Raven is used as a test subject in an ancient form of Forbidden Magic, known as the Homunculus Ritual, while his sister goes missing in the clutches of the church. The Homunculus Ritual is conducted to turn Raven into a powerful but mindless Monster, a loyal weapon for the church with no sense of free will...but something goes wrong, the ritual fails to destroy Raven's mind and he escapes the clutches of the church. Furious at being turned into a Monster, Raven swears revenge against the church, determined to make them pay for what they did to him, as well as to rescue his sister from their clutches. But there's only so much he can do by himself, even with the new powers he gained through the Homunculus Ritual...that's when he has a fateful encounter with the nation's most wanted criminals, a group known as The Irregulars, who, like Raven, have their own reasons to despise and go after the church, as well as the corrupt Nobility that oppresses the Commoners. With their goals aligned, Raven decides to join The Irregulars, taking the first step on his long, arduous path to revenge... Instagram: @aimdaqs Discord Server: https://discord.gg/J497zhJb

In a world where monsters and magic coexist, an average high schooler named Kaelen coincidentally discovered a blade that drastically transformed his fate.

Where Gods exist, is where humans end. In this world filled with magic and Gods exist the power of half Gods, or nisf daw—humans given names by Gods to become their successors. These half God and half humans chose their own path, whether said path is to be a hero or a villain. However, in this story, there are no villains, there are only victims or victors. A young girl—19-year-old Zayn—pulls out the legendary sword Excalibur and becomes the nisf daw of the king of Gods himself, changing the lives of herself and her friends forever. As Zayn explores this new world she steps into and the reason for her destiny, she faces strong friends, stronger foes, and love, something the strongest woman in the world never knew she’d taste.

The cold sword, known as the "Ice Blade," whistles sharply in the frigid wind, containing the purest essence of ice and frost. With each slash, it freezes everything in its path, sending a chill deep into the soul. Opposing it is the "Flame Saber," ablaze with searing fire, its radiant heat capable of scorching all before it. The clash of ice and fire creates one of the most awe-inspiring spectacles in the world. At the pinnacle of power stands the master of these two divine weapons—a legend known as the "Immortal God Emperor." His name has echoed through the ages. Wielding both the Ice Blade and the Flame Saber, he is invincible, unmatched across the realms. He is a figure revered by all, a ruler of destruction and creation. His legend will live on for eternity, becoming an everlasting myth passed down through generations.

Elian, a beggar with nothing to lose, died tragically, only to awaken in the body of the despised bastard son of a powerful Grand Duke in the Arcanoria Empire. His second chance at life quickly turned into a nightmare when the Grand Duke’s household was executed, and Elian was sold into servitude as a courtesan. In this cruel new existence, Elian crossed paths with Izan, the enigmatic crown prince who harbored dark secrets of his own. As they grew closer, a forbidden love began to blossom, one that could upend the delicate balance of power in the empire and destroy them both. Torn between survival, betrayal and desire, Elian and Izan faced impossible choices. Could they defy the forces threatening to tear them apart, or would the empire crush their love before it even had a chance to begin? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4

In the realm of Caelora, justice is carried out by a mysterious assassin, which is only mentioned in the legend. Verina, chosen by Saint Seraphina, is entrusted with carrying out divine judgment on the corrupted. But when her next task challenges everything she thought she knew, she must decide: will she follow her sacred duty, or defy the fate that binds her?

After ten years, Markos Moreno returns to Italy. A multi-billionaire magnate, sexy as sin and cocky as hell. Swearing revenge on Hayden family, destroying everything with only one aim. Markos vowed to make Valeria Hayden come back crawling to him on her knees. Stripped of her wealthy status to a nobody, Valeria walks up to Markos’ office. Exactly how Markos played his game. All Valeria wants from him is forgive her for what happened. However, Markos desires something else, to break her. Whereas, Valeria is determined to tame and seduce him, snatching her business back. An old flame burns twice. Thrice if she’s Valeria Hayden!

Set in modern times, Stephen Huntley is your average high schooler. New rollerblades called "Dyna Blades" have swept the world by storm due to their advanced technology. After being defeated by gang members who ride Dyna Blades, Stephen seeks redemption, only to discover that Dyna Blades are much more than regular inline skates. In his journey to riding, he'll form new bonds and learn more about secrets behind these makeshift rollerblades.

In a world governed by cultivation and power, Li Tian was once a formidable warrior, feared and respected. However, betrayal led to his untimely death. Reborn in a new realm, he awakens as a 17-year-old bastard child of a powerful family, ridiculed and ignored by those around him. Retaining the memories of his past life, Li Tian is determined to seize this second chance. As he navigates the treacherous waters of his new existence, Li Tian finds himself entangled with numerous captivating women, including his alluring stepmother, Xu Fang, and his charming fiancée, Zheng Wei. With a system that reveals his hidden desires and offers him tasks to complete, he must confront his inner struggles while forging bonds and gaining strength. Will Li Tian rise above the stigma of his birth and carve out a destiny worthy of his past glory, or will the shadows of betrayal continue to haunt him? Join him on a journey of self-discovery, love, and conquest as he seeks to transform from a mere bastard into a legendary figure of the cultivation world.

He became the Emperor when he was just a boy and was beheaded before reaching adulthood. It was a tragedy brought about by his fate as the first noble wizard. “Ian, don’t be born in your next life.” He thought everything was over, listening to the traitor’s heartless words. He knew, but… “You are a symbol of peace. Where else would you find such honor as a lowly one?” He became the Margrave’s bastard son, whose family went extinct 100 years ago. A lowly, unsophisticated one, destined to be sold as a hostage to the barbarians across the border.

A nameless ronin soon begins his travels among the lands and forges a new destiny, while searching for the fruit of the Destiny’s Tree.

A young man named Felkin is left in a mysterious ruin with no memories except his name and no possessions naught but the clothes on his back and a blade with the ability to extend seemingly endlessly. He comes across a man of few words named Metas, clad in black cloak and armor who can conjure flame from a snap of his fingertips. But come sunrise, the two are attacked by a wolven beast but manage to slay it. Having no other choice, Felkin follows the man who took notice of the former's abilities and decided to let Felkin tag along to keep an eye on him. Metas is a young but wizened knight of a nearby kingdom with the special task of investigating strange matters around the kingdom. The two arrive at a shanty village and make a split-second decision to rescue a young "witch" named Yuria from being burned at the stake by paranoid villagers who suspect anyone to be the cause of the attacks of the wolven creatures. The two are forced to work with the girl to escape from an angry mob and this causes a chain reaction of a whirlwind of events that lead the party to meet new allies, battle foes like dragons, travel to other worlds, overcome challenges, test bonds in a search for meaning and the truth in their lives. (Novel is also posted on Royal Road)

Trahi par sa femme et découvrant que sa fille n'est pas la sienne, Quitar sombre dans la rage, ce qui le conduit à la mort. Réincarné en tant que Dieu du Vide et du Mal, il cherche à s'échapper de l'enfer pour se venger.

He wanted to be accepted for who he was; a bastard. But the world was a cruel place for bastards, especially in the vampire realm of Eldoria. A vampire prince, born a bastard, was a disgrace not only to the royal family but the realm at large. And for that, Gabriel Sinclair grew up in harsh environs within the very castle his brother considered heaven. And as if being bastard was not enough wound to scar him and put him miles away from the throne, they made marry a human to seal the treaty between the two warring species. ***** Elena Thornhart always dreamt of venturing beyond the walls of Mysthaven. Since childhood, she had been confined in the castle of Mysthaven, safe from the vampire's reach. But not everything goes as planned. In an effort to save the nearly extinct human population, Andrian Thornhart, the human king and Elena's brother, offers her as the sacrificial lamb. Now Elena must navigate the treacherous Vampire court and royal family and protect her husband from his own kind. Little does she know her presence is set to unleash a side of Gabriel Sinclair that he never knew existed, a secret that might set the realm apart or unite it!

Kouta Fujiro thought his life ended when he took a bullet to save his childhood friend. But instead of dying, he awakens in a medieval world, reincarnated into the body of Elliot Grande, the son of a noble family. Struggling to adjust to this strange new life, Elliot's journey takes a sudden turn when he learns he's engaged to Remillia Von Defort-a notorious "villainess" known for her scheming reputation.

Being abandoned before, K, a simple human, now tries to be a loner. Yet the society loves him and cares about him. But his little world gets crushed by the intergalactic advanced alien species, namely Dramons, who, by his sheer bad luck, becomes his biggest enemy. Being overwhelmingly weak, as a human, he needs to rely on an ancient sword, Nandak, to fight against this big of an enemy and win or else, the lives at stake would just perish.

Aldric Bloodrune, the scorned bastard son of the powerful Bloodrune Clan, has known only the cold sting of rejection. Born with a bloodline too strong to ignore yet too illegitimate to honor, he grew up under the shadow of the clan’s ruthless expectations. The legitimate children and noble peers scorned him, while his father, the merciless patriarch, kept him at arm’s length. But when his own blood betrayed him in the ultimate act of cruelty—striking him down to sever his claim—fate took a surprising turn. Reborn in his younger self, Aldric stands at the precipice of vengeance and power. This time, he vows to protect the only person who ever showed him compassion: Olivia Cartroute, the noble daughter of a neighboring clan who, despite the dangers, saw the humanity in him. In this new life, Aldric embraces his outcast identity, wielding it like a weapon. He learns the ancient, forbidden Bloodrune arts in secret, forging himself into a force that will not only defy the Bloodrune legacy but shatter it. Fueled by vengeance and tempered by loyalty, Aldric marches toward the day he will reclaim his destiny and finally face the father who took everything.

Sera's only hope was to be recognised and loved by the Crown Prince. For the sake of recognition and love from the Crown Prince, Sera did everything including planning the murder of Eva. Sera's dislike for Eva made the Crown Prince's attention diverted to her, making her willing to plan this. Unfortunately, in the midst of preparing the plan Sera was caught by the Crown Prince and earned her a death sentence from the Empire. However, in the midst of the punishment process Sera returned to five years ago. She did not want to repeat what she had experienced. Sera is determined to mend her ways and fulfil the responsibilities she neglected in the past.

-------------------------------------------- New Chapter's every Monday - Thursday, 4 PM EST -------------------------------------------- 18 year old Aether is a student at the magic academy named Arcania, a school that trains new mages to become stronger to defend the world from the great evil that lies ahead. The Grand Mages are the highest ranking mages, they safe guard the world and there are a total of six of them they each wield one powerful element, Fire, Water, Wind, Ice, Thunder and Earth. Aether's childhood friend is one of the Grand Mages, she was able to ascend the ranks and due to Aether's strength he was not able to join her, Aether is different from all the students, he's not able to perform high level magic, but he makes up for it as he uses a rapier and a "Focus", with his speed and strength and ability to infuse magic into his rapier, he shows that even if he can't use high level magic, he is still strong. Aether's goal is to be by his childhood friend's side as she watches Aether from the skies as he works hard everyday to go and see her once more, but with how he is treated at school by the students and even professors, will he be able to get the acknowledgement he deserves? Read more to find out what Aether can truly do!

Every scratch a little less remains. how many does it take before there is nothing left? the human body kind of binds itself together to continue on until it doesn't have the energy to. but what of a species that gave up that ability for wings? how high can they fly before the nicks and cuts become too much? This is the story of how several of these people tried to fly higher and how pride comes before the fall As someone coming into this with little experience, there will be a lot of things for me to work on, and I would like to get people's criticism.

"Kiss me," I pleaded needing her more right now than I have ever needed anything in my life. Zora gets close to me and I hold my breath preparing for her to give into my desires. "No, not until you get an answer right," she says and then she backs away leaving me aching for her touch. ••••• Zora Brown is a freshman at the University of Vermont, attending on an academic scholarship with dreams of excelling in hockey. Between her classes, tutoring, and working at the campus library, she's doing everything she can to stay on top. But one thing dominates her mind-becoming the next team captain. Reya Jones, a junior who lives and breathes hockey, isn't about to let Zora take her spot. She's a solid C+ student with no interest in academics, but her position on the team and the captaincy are at risk when her calculus grades start slipping. Desperate, Reya turns to Zora for tutoring, hoping to save her season. Neither of them expected the lines between rivalry and something deeper to blur. Reya only meant to save her grades. She didn't mean to fall for the competition.

I will upload a chapter once a week, every Sunday. I’m a very slow writer and still new to writing, but once I gain more confidence in my skills, you can expect chapters at a more frequent rate.

Takeshi glancing at the boys, determined "Stay close to me. I won’t let them take you." He tightens his grip on his weapon, every muscle in his body tensed and ready for the battle. Shauwa charges at Takeshi with a roar, his weapon swinging wildly. Takeshi meets him head-on, their weapons clashing with a loud, metallic sound. The boys watch in fear, huddling close to each other. Shauwa grinning wildly as he swings his weapon "Is this all you’ve got, Takeshi? I thought you were supposed to be strong!" He laughs, trying to taunt Takeshi into making a mistake. Takeshi focused, voice steady "You’re underestimating me, shauwa .That’s your first mistake." He counters Shauwa's attack with precision, his movements fluid and controlled. Meanwhile, Azdal watches the battle with a cold, calculating gaze. His eyes flicker between Takeshi and the boys, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Azdal in thought, planning "Takeshi is strong… but even he can protect the boys and fight at the same time. All I need is one opening…" Shauwa relentless attacks start to wear on Takeshi, but Takeshi remains focused. Suddenly, Azdal sees his chance—Takeshi’s attention momentarily shifts to the boys. Azdal seizing the moment, rushing towards the boys "Now’s my chance!" He lunges towards the boys, his weapon