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Reborn into a ruthless cultivation world with only an implanted neural network from his past life, Hadjar dreams of a simple future. When a violent betrayal strips away his family and kingdom, he sets out on a brutal path of martial advancement and revenge.

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  • A vengeful, unyielding MC
  • Cultivation with light LitRPG elements
  • Found-family bonds amidst warfare
  • Brutal martial arts and graphic combat

Good to know

  • Inconsistent translation quality and occasional awkward dialogue
  • Brutal violence and gore

How it ends: Readers appreciate how the finale ties together plot threads across all twenty-two books into a resonant conclusion.

Tags

  • Smart MC
  • Weak to Strong
  • Found Family
  • No Romance
  • Dark
  • Epic Length
  • Fast Paced
  • Cultivation
  • LitRPG Elements
  • Reincarnation
  • Revenge
  • War & Strategy

Reading order

  1. Cover for Stone Will. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 1

    Book 1: Stone Will

    418 pages17h audio2019

    Reborn into a world where martial arts are indistinguishable from magic, Hadjar carries only a neuronet and forgotten desires from a past life. His dreams of adventure and freedom were brutally stripped away, just like his mother, father, sister, kingdom, and destiny. Now, driven by an unyielding iron will, he pledges to wage war against the entire world to reclaim everything taken from him. His sword will not waver against opposing armies, nor will his step falter before the Emperor’s legions. Even if gods, demons, heroes, and enemies unite against him, Hadjar refuses to bend, answering the primal call of the dragon heart beating within him. He is unstoppable, determined to carve his own path and bring back what was lost, no matter the cost.

  2. Cover for Iron Will. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 2

    Book 2: Iron Will

    428 pages21h audio2019

    After losing everything – his family, his royal title, and even his body – Prince Hadjar is branded a slave. His world shattered by Primus, Hadjar is left with only a burning desire for revenge against his family's murderers. Driven by this fierce will to fight, he receives a piece of a mighty Dragon's heart, regaining his strength and embarking on a path of cultivation. Enlisting in the army, Hadjar forges true friendships and hones his new powers through countless epic battles and the acquisition of ancient knowledge. This is merely the beginning of his sprawling Wuxia LitRPG adventure, promising magical mysteries, intricate palace intrigues, passionate love, and intense personal growth. A top-rated series in Russia, Dragon Heart is now being translated, offering an uncensored journey of vengeance and power, with scenes of battle that may contain violence and gore.

  3. Cover for Blood Will. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 3

    Book 3: Blood Will

    321 pages12h audio2019

    Hadjar, driven by a quest for revenge, rises through military ranks alongside his companions Nero and Serra. Their dangerous adventures see them fighting enemies and assassins, capturing a neighboring kingdom's fortress, and then defending it from a monstrous invasion. They go on to dismantle a powerful sect and its Patriarch, cementing their reputations. From common soldiers, Hadjar and Nero become the legendary general and commander of the kingdom's only active army, their daring exploits earning praise from bards across the land. Their newfound fame catches the attention of King Primus, who summons them to the capital. But the true purpose of this invitation remains veiled: Is it a reward for Hadjar's faithful service and sacrifices, or a cunning ploy by the king to neutralize his influence, transforming him into a 'tame' baron devoid of his soldiers' support?

  4. Cover for Sea of Sand. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 4

    Book 4: Sea of Sand

    294 pages13h audio2019

    Having exacted his revenge, Hadjar found not triumph, but a crushing void. Ready to embrace death, a fleeting memory reignited his will, showing him a path to make amends. He now resolves to achieve the impossible: force the Gods to take responsibility for their failures, resurrect his parents and friends, and erase the terrible betrayal that started it all.

    To confront these divine powers, Hadjar must embark on a perilous journey across the endless Sea of Sand to reach the distant Empire. Along the way, he will face untold dangers and discover whether new allies or formidable enemies await, perhaps even encountering a woman who can thaw his cold, dragon-hearted resolve.

  5. Cover for Sea of Sorrow. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 5

    Book 5: Sea of Sorrow

    473 pages17h audio2020

    Embark on a thrilling adventure with Hadjar as he traverses a treacherous desert, entangled in the quest for the fabled Library of Mage City. His ultimate goal: to unearth an ancient elixir said to grant godhood, allowing him to challenge the formidable Jasper Emperor for his past wrongs.

    After a perilous clash with desert bandits, Hadjar and his friend Einen are plunged into the legendary Underworld City, guided by Serra's mysterious amulets. This realm, whispered about in tales from South Wind and Serra, holds the promise of meeting the enigmatic Sage and discovering the 'true path' of cultivation.

    But will the inhabitants of this dark, mythical city become his allies or his enemies? As Hadjar navigates its mysteries, he must secure the elixir and confront his destiny, blending elements of Asian myth, dark fantasy, and heroic sci-fi.

  6. Cover for Land of Magic. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 6

    Book 6: Land of Magic

    591 pages18.5h audio2020

    Hadjar Darkhan, a former General and pirate with a restless soul and a dragon heart, abandoned the warring Northern Kingdoms and survived the perilous Sea of Sand. Accompanied by his friend, Einen the Islander, he journeyed to Dahanatan, the vibrant capital of the vast Darnassus Empire. There, defying all odds, they achieved the seemingly impossible: becoming disciples of 'The Holy Sky' School of martial arts. As they delve into the heart of this formidable Empire, Hadjar must navigate new adventures and unknown dangers. What challenges await them in a place designed to forge the Empire's finest warriors? With his spirit still yearning for purpose, Hadjar follows the insistent call of his dragon heart, ready for whatever destiny unfolds.

  7. Cover for Land of Demons. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 7

    Book 7: Land of Demons

    458 pages14h audio2020

    Hadjar, a Mad General, embarks on a critical mission for his Mentor, journeying to the border between two Empires. His sky ship is abruptly attacked in enemy territory, forcing him to crash-land. He barely survives, indebted to the very Lascanians he is sworn to kill on sight. Stranded and far from his original objective, Hadjar's path drastically shifts.

    He suddenly finds himself fighting alongside his sworn enemies—enemy cultivators and even an orc—against a far more sinister threat: a devastating demon invasion. They must band together to halt this impending apocalypse, for if they fail, the war between their Empires will never take place, as no Empires will be left to wage it.

  8. Cover for Land of The Enemy. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 8

    Book 8: Land of The Enemy

    363 pages14.5h audio2020

    Hadjar Darkhan returns to 'The Holy Sky' School to find it utterly transformed. During his six-week absence, his peers have grown formidable through skirmishes, and a new Imperial decree has opened the infamous Wastelands to all martial arts disciples. Crucially, 'The Holy Sky' students have been granted a two-week head start in the treacherous race to find the map and key to Emperor Decater's highly coveted tomb. The school now boils with ambition and chaos, as every disciple vies for the dead Emperor's immense inheritance. Beyond powerful artifacts and alchemical solutions, the tomb harbors a secret promising unparalleled power: whoever unlocks its chambers will become the strongest cultivator of their generation. With such high stakes, Hadjar must navigate this perilous quest, facing the critical question: what if the map and key fall into the wrong hands? A dangerous new adventure awaits.

  9. Cover for Land of Pain. Dragon Heart(A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 9

    Book 9: Land of Pain

    399 pages14.5h audio2021

    Hadjar Darkhan, guided by his mysterious "dragon heart," finds himself drawn into an escalating conflict. Following the recent War Games, the Darnassus Empire, under its Emperor, realizes its army—even with martial arts disciples—is woefully unprepared for the unprecedented war on the horizon. Tens of thousands of Spirit Knights and hundreds of thousands of Heaven Soldiers have been amassed, yet questions linger whether this force can withstand the enemy's countless hordes, or if these are merely the final struggles of a dying empire.

    Despite his initial reluctance, Hadjar is swept into the maelstrom of war preparations. His involvement, far from being minor, is poised to become pivotal as a decisive battle looms. He must navigate the chaos, his destiny intertwined with the fate of Darnassus in this impending, grand-scale conflict.

  10. Cover for Land of War. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 10

    Book 10: Land of War

    589 pages16h audio2021

    Driven by the inexorable call of his dragon heart, Hadjar Darkhan embarked on a perilous, epic journey that saw him survive a bloody war for his homeland's throne, battle terrifying monsters, and traverse the vast Sea of Sand to uncover the mythical Mage City and witness the destruction of an ancient civilization. His relentless pursuit of knowledge ultimately led him to Dahanatan, the capital of the Empire.

    Yet, as Hadjar neared his ultimate goal, he lost everything, paying an unbearable price for his unwavering quest. Now, amidst the bitter ruins of his aspirations, he grapples with profound disillusionment. Had his immense sacrifices and devastating losses been for nothing? Was his supposed destiny a cruel delusion, making him just an ordinary fool? Hadjar confronts a future devoid of easy answers, questioning the very path he so blindly followed.

  11. Cover for Path to the Unknown. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 11

    Book 11: Path to the Unknown

    407 pages15.5h audio2021

    Having barely survived a devastating war that claimed countless brave lives, Hadjar Darkhan stands amidst the aftermath. The battle is over, but the personal cost is immense: he lost his loyal companion and true friend, a bond only truly appreciated in its absence. Though weary, Hadjar senses the drums of a new war beginning to beat, an inevitable conflict promising the clang of weapons. He despises war, yet a part of him paradoxically yearns for the fight.

    As if this impending battle weren't enough, Hadjar finds himself in the crosshairs of two powerful Empires. Their endless political maneuvering seeks to draw him in—a complication he desperately wishes to avoid, especially while still grieving his profound loss. As the world teeters, Hadjar must navigate external threats and his own conflicted desires, striving to avoid becoming a pawn in a dangerous game.

  12. Cover for Path to the Glory. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia series): Book 12

    Book 12: Path to the Glory

    381 pages14h audio2021

    When Boreas died on Earth, his soul was reborn as Hadjar Darkhan, son of a King and Queen in a new world. Guided by his neural network and past life's desires, he spent years transforming into the formidable Mad General. A warrior of sober mind and steadfast heart, Hadjar has faced countless enemies and witnessed death more often than anyone in this Nameless World.

    He has survived a brutal war for his homeland's throne, battled mythical monsters, and endured the destruction of an ancient civilization. Now, possessing a spirit that trembles before nothing, Hadjar answers the call of his dragon heart. He is driven by a great, noble goal, ready to challenge the entire world. No Emperor, god, or demon will deter him from his path.

  13. Cover for Demon City. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 13

    Book 13: Demon City

    444 pages14h audio2021

    After a devastating war claimed the brave and good, Hadjar Darkhan emerges as one of the few survivors. Though the immediate battle is over, a new, imminent conflict looms, promising more bloodshed and the clang of war drums. Hadjar, who hates war but also longs for it, must now continue his journey.

    Still reeling from the recent loss of his loyal companion – a true friend whose worth he only recognized after death – Hadjar finds himself unwillingly drawn into the endless political maneuvering of two powerful Empires. As they seek to exploit him, he must navigate this treacherous landscape, grappling with his grief and his complex relationship with the battlefield.

  14. Cover for Dwarf City. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia series): Book 14

    Book 14: Dwarf City

    409 pages11.5h audio2022

    Hadjar fought through a brutal tournament, earning the title Hero of the Dragon Lands with sweat and blood. His hard-won victory promised accolades, a revered wreath, and the Emperor's undivided attention, but it was merely the beginning of a far more perilous adventure.

    Tasked with escorting the dragon Princess to the dwarves' homeland in the Ruby Mountains, Hadjar soon uncovers a sinister truth. The very wreath symbolizing his triumph is a cunningly disguised slave collar, its control firmly in the hands of the seemingly innocent Princess. His journey quickly transforms into a desperate fight for survival, not only against the treacherous Red Mist Lands — a place few ever escape — but also against the manipulative Princess who holds his fate in her grasp. Hadjar must navigate this dark, dangerous world where his heroism has become his undoing, and true freedom seems an impossible dream.

  15. Cover for Dragon City. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 15

    Book 15: Dragon City

    444 pages13.5h audio2022

    His once indestructible will shattered, the advance of a warrior who dared to raise his sword against the gods themselves has faltered. Hadjar, whose unstoppable path once seemed clear, now finds his very soul plunged into an abyssal darkness. Though the Ruby Mountains beckon right before him, his journey has become one of profound internal struggle.

    With his dragon heart beating slower and slower, Hadjar faces an impossible choice: surrender to the encroaching shadows or fight for a way back to the light. Will this legendary figure, now broken, find the strength to escape the endless abyss threatening to devour him whole, or will he be lost forever to the darkness that has consumed his spirit?

  16. Cover for Way To The West. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 16

    Book 16: Way To The West

    426 pages14h audio2022

    Having fulfilled his arduous oaths and obligations in the White Dragon region, the dauntless Hadjar Darkhan, known as "the Wind of the Northern Valleys," now sets his sights on new challenges. His journey leads him into the terrifying Demon Lands, a desolate realm under a perpetually gray sky where stars never shine, and the ground is covered in white sand made of ground bones. Despite the overwhelming horror of this new domain, the resilient dragon's heart within Hadjar's chest beats with unwavering strength. He will not falter, nor will his trusty Blue Blade ever be lowered in surrender. Possessing an indomitable will, Hadjar Darkhan is ready to confront and endure whatever dire fate awaits him in these nightmarish lands.

  17. Cover for Way To The East. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 17

    Book 17: Way To The East

    417 pages13.5h audio2022

    Having struck a perilous deal with a Demon Prince, Hadjar finds himself venturing deeper into the treacherous Strange Lands, where danger lurks at every turn. Aided by Abraham’s squad, he tirelessly hunts for crucial clues and uncovers ancient secrets and profound mysteries. However, the fanatical members of the Raven Sect are hot on their trail, making every step a potential last.

    As a new twist of fate emerges, Hadjar grapples with the immense challenge of his pact: to destroy the oldest and most powerful sect in the mortal realm. He begins to question the wisdom of his agreement, wondering if he made a fatal mistake and if he can truly fulfill such a daunting, perhaps impossible, task.

  18. Cover for Way To The South. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 18

    Book 18: Way To The South

    455 pages15h audio2023

    Drawn further into the relentless war with the Raven Sect, Hadjar, known as the General, finds himself in a new, perilous world: that of the Spirits and Fae. While he has traversed these realms before, his current mission is unprecedentedly audacious—to steal a treasure from one of its powerful Queens. This desperate act might be his only hope, yet it teeters on the brink of ultimate failure. The overarching war against the Raven Sect is already critically endangered, doomed without the crucial support of the mysterious and powerful Twilight Secrets Sect. However, their vital aid comes with a potentially devastating cost, forcing Hadjar to confront an impossible choice between certain defeat and a victory that might demand everything.

  19. Cover for Way To The North. Dragon Heart (A LitRPG Wuxia) series: Book 19

    Book 19: Way To The North

    474 pages16h audio2023

    Embark on a sprawling, multi-genre adventure with Hadjar Darkhan, known as the Wind of the Northern Valleys, as he pushes toward the farthest border of the Strange Lands – the very edge of the mortal world. His long, arduous journey has been marked by both treasured alliances and devastating losses, all in the relentless pursuit of his ultimate destiny. Now, the final, formidable challenge looms: the Raven Sect. This ancient and powerful stronghold, representing the oldest and greatest bastion of the sinister Black General's followers, stands as Hadjar's last obstacle. With unwavering resolve, he must confront and overcome them, just as he has every foe, to complete his perilous quest at the world's end. This bestselling saga offers a rich blend of Asian myth, dark fantasy, and dystopian sci-fi thrills.

  20. Cover for Last Day Of The Human. Dragon Heart A LitRPG Wuxia Series. Book 20

    Book 20: Last Day Of The Human

    513 pages17.5h audio2023

    The comfortable kingdoms and sprawling empires of the Nameless World are behind him now. The Strange Lands — last bastion of freedom — have been crossed. Hadjar Darkhan, the Mad General, has traversed the full breadth of the mortal realm, and what lies ahead is nothing less than the road to the Land of the Immortals. The path will bring everything that crossing such a threshold promises — and everything it demands.

    Book twenty of the Dragon Heart LitRPG Wuxia series marks a monumental turning point as Hadjar leaves mortality behind and steps toward a legendary realm. No demon, no god, no hero, villain, or force of Time and Fate has ever broken his will, and this final border is no different. Blending Asian myth, dark fantasy, and dystopian sci-fi, this chart-topping installment delivers the relentless forward momentum and iron determination that has defined one of LitRPG's most celebrated sagas.

  21. Cover for Last Day Of The Immortal. Dragon Heart A LitRPG Wuxia Series. Book 21

    Book 21: Last Day Of The Immortal

    508 pages16h audio2024

    Hadjar Darkhan — beloved son, disgraced prince, brother, warrior, commander, murderer, traitor, devoted husband, and monster — has lived every role the mortal realm could assign him. Songs and tales of his courage and honor stand alongside the lament of the thousands who fell at his blade. He endured all of it to reach this moment: the threshold of the Land of the Immortals, legendary realm of epics, where his penultimate battle awaits and the path to the Seventh Heaven begins.

    Book twenty-one of the Dragon Heart LitRPG Wuxia series is a reckoning with everything Hadjar has become across two decades of story. The Nameless World's darkest truths press in from every side, yet his indomitable will remains unbroken by demons, gods, heroes, villains, Time, or Fate. Rich in Asian myth, dark fantasy, and dystopian sci-fi, this penultimate volume delivers the full weight of a legend arriving at the edge of the divine.

  22. Cover for Dragon Heart. Final book. #22

    Book 22: Dragon Heart

    545 pages16.5h audio2024

    In this climactic final installment, after centuries of unyielding hardship and struggle, Hadjar Darkhan reaches the culmination of his arduous journey. His path has been one of defiance, never faltering as he pursued answers and justice for all he lost along the way. The fabled Seventh Heaven now beckons, promising the truths he seeks and the retribution due to those he left behind.

    Unbroken by countless obstacles, Hadjar's will, forged in the crucible of a lifetime, is an indomitable force. Even if all the Ancients unite against him, he will not yield. His sword will remain raised, his resolve unwavering, as he faces his ultimate destiny. Hadjar Darkhan will achieve his goals, or die trying.

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