Sword God Proud of Heaven

Xizi Qingweiliao17K Novel Network

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Summary

Lu Zhen, the supreme ruler of the mortal realm, sacrificed himself to summon a catastrophic thunder tribulation and destroy the Demon Emperor Feng, perishing alongside his monstrous foe—only to be reborn as a twelve-year-old boy from a branch family of the Lu clan in Wuling Town, within the Kingdom of Shenfeng on the Tianfeng Continent. The original body was timid and constantly bullied by main-family members such as Lu Xiu and Lu Feng. The reborn Lu Zhen endures in silence and lays his plans, rising step by step through the Yang-force cultivation system with the memories of his past life. From the Four Sects Trial and the Sect Ranking Tournament to venturing into the imperial capital and infiltrating the imperial palace by night, he gradually uncovers the continent’s conflicts, vowing to wipe away his humiliation and ascend to the pinnacle.

Editor's review

A typical otherworld conquest rebirth power fantasy, opening with sacrifice and thunder tribulation to set a tragic tone, then shifting into the wish-fulfillment rhythm of a bullied youth enduring and striking back. The author's prose is fluent and humorous, and the cultivation system and relationships are clearly laid out, suited to readers who enjoy fast-paced face-slapping and leveling. Weaknesses include heavy reliance on tropes, flat supporting characters, and a somewhat rushed ending.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy otherworld conquest and rebirth leveling
Fantasy fans who prefer sword cultivation and cultivation systems
Readers short on books who want fast-paced face-slapping satisfaction

Not a good fit for

Readers who dislike formulaic setups and protagonist halo
Readers who prefer slow-burn prose and nuanced characterization

Reading tips

Read the prologue to understand past-life cause and effect, then the main text for clearer rebirth motivation
Treat early conflicts with Lu Xiu and Lu Feng as growth setup and patiently watch the protagonist endure and strike back
Follow the Yang-force cultivation levels and sect tournament structure to grasp the leveling rhythm

About the publisher

17K Novel Network

17K Novel Network (17K小说网) is a publishing platform centred on online literature, with 10,912 titles in its catalogue; publicly available information is limited, and its founding background and country or region are not confirmed. Judging from the existing titles, its publishing scope covers common categories such as male-oriented fiction, Eastern fantasy, urban fiction, female-oriented fiction, time-travel and alternate-history stories, and selected fiction, spanning male-oriented cultivation and urban-life themes as well as female-oriented time-travel and quick-transmigration narratives. Representative titles include Deities: Recruiting Earth Players from the Start, Rebirth of the Nine-Tailed Superstar, Quick Transmigration: When a Max-Level Boss Becomes a Toxic Dad, Supreme Pill King, My Beautiful Wife, Chaos Tang, Wind Howling through the Jianghu, and Great Qin: My Inner Thoughts Overheard by the Ancestral Dragon from the Start, most of which unfold with the length and pacing of online serialization. Representative authors include Yang Zhizhi, Yuyi Tingbing, Xuanyuan Lvedan, Zhenyong, Manyu, Wuweijiu, Meng Qingxuan and Tianyan Junran, reflecting a publishing approach built on contracted online authors and organized by genre.

FAQ

Is this a rebirth story?

Yes; the protagonist Lu Zhen was an earthly king in his past life and is reborn after death as a twelve-year-old boy.

Where was it first published?

According to available information, on 17K, categorized as otherworld conquest.

Is the protagonist strong from the start?

No; after rebirth his body is weak and he must cultivate and grow anew.

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About the author

Xizi Qingweiliao Author

Xizi Qingweiliao is a web-fiction author about whom limited public information is available. Within the current catalogue, only one work is attributed to this name: Aotian Jianshen (The Sword God Who Proudly Towers Over Heaven). Judging from the title and its common classifications, the novel belongs to the fantasy genre and is positioned as a premium web novel, with a plot centered on sword cultivation and the rise of a powerful protagonist. Around the imagery of the "sword god," which combines sharpness with a sense of transcendence, the author builds a story that offers readers the kind of leveling-up adventure and passionate reading experience typical of the genre. Because fuller biographical details, a timeline of works, and a complete list of titles are not yet available, any assessment of the author's style and overall body of work must rest mainly on this representative novel; further public information is needed to complete the picture of the author's other writing and influence.