Gu Demon King
100 bonafide bastards get locked in a multiversal dimension to repeatedly hunt each other in a Battle Royale, until the vilest, cruellest, scummiest, and damnest of them all survives to become the Demon King.
Anvelope · Action · 7 ch
Progression Fantasy Web Novels
Web novels tagged Progression Fantasy, sorted by what's popular on NovelCult.
The Eighth Absolute
The Eighth Absolute Volume 1: The Weight of the Sword Some bonds are forged in fire. Theirs was forged by a life debt, forbidden magic, and absolute terror. After spending his childhood with his found family, ten-year-old Ravon leaves home in search of his real parents. Terrified of his own power, he survives by relying only on basic spells and his sword. When an ambush nearly kills him, he is saved by Lyra, a young witch obsessed with advanced and forbidden magic. Her price for saving him? A massive life debt and his service as her personal vanguard. Together, they navigate wilderness, extreme environments while slowly forging an unstoppable partnership out of sheer necessity and a shared, dangerous adventure. What to Expect : • Character Development • Grounded Progression & Tactical Combat • "Sunshine x Grumpy" partnership • Expansive Worldbuilding • Protagonist battling a personality disorder and trauma What Not to Expect : • World-ending threats in the initial chapters.
Ru_Astryx · Mystery · 50 ch
The Book Of Anonymous
Set in an alternate 1830s world of steam, machinery, magic and hidden horrors. Who truly holds power? Those who awaken… or those who are chosen? Felix Corwin wakes up with no memory of the past month, a mysterious stopwatch in hand, and a journal containing cryptic warnings. Beneath the surface of the industrial world, the Awakened walk unseen, bearing mandates that grant power at a horrifying cost that accompanies wielding it. Dragged into something he does not understand, Felix is forced through the fractured lives of others, reliving them, changing them, or being consumed by them. With each descent, his sense of self erodes, blurring the line between survival and madness. The deeper he goes, the closer he comes to a truth that has long been rewritten. He had already died once This time… it might stay that way. These are the records of Anonymous. * * * Weekly Uploads on Tuesdays and Fridays Feel free to join my official Discord server, where I post regular updates on my work and upcoming releases. https://discord.gg/nCRg3TY5fH
Untethered_Seraph · Fantasy · 27 ch
Niko’s Nexus: The Cries Of Chaos
With no memories of himself and nowhere to go, a lost boy must find his way through an unknown world with instinct alone. Trusting in a body he doesn’t recognize to keep him alive throughout the day while enduring its repressed memories at night. With no guarantee to see tomorrow and no way back from today, will he be able to face his future knowing his past does not exist? Or will he choose to live in the moment forever, betting it all on today?
Jordan The Jester · Fantasy · 17 ch
Inertia: Beneath The Starlit Veil
For centuries the Twelve Great Clans have ruled over the Physical and Astral realms, their bloodlines blessed by the Pantheons they serve. Among them, the Solaris Clan stood at the pinnacle... Until betrayal tore their legacy apart. Cyrus the last heir of the Solaris Clan is on the run with his father, seeking sanctuary in another country as they try and escape the grasp of a shadow organization who wants to rid the world of the Twelve Great Clans. During the journey Cyrus is forced to undergo his Starbirth trial. A trial once passed, allows the person to connect with a given constellation. When Cyrus astral projects into the astral realm, he does not connect with his clan's constellation. He connects with a mysterious constellation with unknown power. Now blessed with unique power, Cyrus decides he wants to fight back and get revenge on the person who killed his mother and the rest of his clan. But after a reckless first encounter he quickly realizes he does not have the power to exact his revenge. So to get stronger Cyrus decides to become a Rift Runner. A profession where starbound are enlisted to protect the world from threats that come from outside the world of Valonara. In this cosmic fantasy follow Cyrus on his quest to become powerful enough to obtain revenge, while unlocking the secrets of the astral realm and the origin of his powers Volume 2 Return March 16th 2026 Current upload schedule Mon-Fri (1 Chapter a day) Discord: https://discord.gg/NhzJrJAW52 If you would like to support the series my Patreon is 20 chapters ahead of what is posted on Royal Road
Ken Kaizen · Fantasy · 122 ch
Gracefall
On the night a white-haired infant was born, the world changed forever. Natural disasters plagued the planet, leaving behind a pale, otherworldly residue that empowered humanity with unnatural abilities while twisting animals into monstrous horrors.
arsy · Fantasy · 16 ch
Beastiary's Theory Of Evolution
The Beastiary's Theory Of Evolution states "All Trash Creatures Perish For The Sake Of The Higher Ones, All Trash Creatures Serve The Higher Ones, All Trash Creatures Needs To Evolve To Survive." A THEORY that is believed of different races throughout the land of Ouroboros throughout the thousands of years the world has existed. Creatures of different kinds worshipped the Great Beastiary, believed the Great Beastiary, and idolized the Great Beastiary. That was how the world of Ouroboros existed... Until a Pale-Mantle Manul broke the rule. After experiencing an impossible murder case and was henceforth suspected as the murderer of his Master, three years later after the "murder" broke out, he was sent into a Locked Room where he would need to stay until he dies. That was how Locked Rooms are; prisons where prisoners are sent to... —With the exception of the Pale-Mantle Manul. Throughout this literature, you will follow the Pale-Mantle Manul as he traverses this corrupted world of Ouroboros, ruled by the Crown. He will explore different Locked Rooms, uncover the secrets of these Locked Rooms, and unveil the history of them. However, you will have to go through all of these with different kinds of tragedies and heartwarming moments happening along the road. Especially, a slight pinch of romance in the story. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What to expect: - A unique and new power system based around Pokemon's evolution and Kit-based power system. - A new world that isn't just a globe with different geographies. The world is a circular serpent swallowing itself through different time periods. - Well written characters that aren't just one note. They all have their own motivations with their actions. They are flawed too. Especially the mc. Suprising right? - The main plot is about the unsolvable murder case. However, the story takes breaks from that sometimes. - Another interesting aspect is that mythology is an important aspect. Yes, the ancient mythology. Since, spoiler (well not really), one of the main character is transmigrated from Earth, which she will have an important role with uncovering the truth about these Locked Rooms. Some important Ancient Creatures (or what I call Divine Threads) are based off Mythological Creatures. - The romance is the best aspect. I'm not joking. You'll see. - I personally don't like plain character designs, so most of the important characters in the story will have some of the most beautiful character designs you'll read about. And yes, it's not only for aesthetic. It can impact their fighting styles and especially personality. - When you're reading it, don't expect it to end in a hundred chapters, or even two hundred. I'm planning this story to have atleast a thousand chapters or more. So, when you're reading, try to think in a larger scale. - Lastly, this story wasn't written to be perfect. I hate it when a story is too fast paced that there's barely enough time for me to have relationship/understanding with the main characters. This story can be slow, but each chapter will still push the plot forward. - I forgot to mention this. But the main theme of the story is your own WORTH. In this current time, with wars happening left and right, corruption taking money from different people, and the evil growing larger than the good... It's what motivated me to continue this story. Post Schedule: MWF
roaiacsleepsalone · Tragedy · 13 ch
Ryori
Since birth, Kata-Kedo, also known as Kedo, has spent most of his life inside the walls of his village, with his dream to become a person who could stand against the cold in a snow-covered world, also known as a Ryori, and finally managing to step outside the cage to witness the world with his eyes. After befriending a Snow Ghost, the death that lurked deep inside the land, his life was already destined for good but also for worse, after a life-changing moment occurred in a second of carelessness that saved him and his future. New Chapter every friday at 1pm CET Special thanks to @lilliandoodles for the great book cover.
Ginra · Fantasy · 11 ch
The Bells of the Buried World
Some roads lead somewhere. Others should never have existed. When a Bell sounds across the land, Marek expects trouble. He does not expect the roads themselves to stop agreeing with the maps. What begins as a routine journey carrying desperately needed medicine quickly becomes something stranger. Familiar routes lead travelers back to where they started. Forgotten roads return. Ancient markers point toward places that should be days apart. Maps that have been trusted for generations begin contradicting one another. And Marek is one of the few people capable of finding a way through. He is a skilled ranger and navigator, accustomed to reading terrain, judging distance, and noticing when something does not belong. But the world is beginning to behave according to rules no ranger was ever taught. Then Recognition begins changing people. New abilities emerge from what they understand, what they survive, and what they prove themselves capable of doing. Marek is not alone. A formidable warrior, an Elven scholar, healers, travelers, local leaders, and people caught on the wrong side of impossible roads are all beginning to discover pieces of the same mystery. None of them has the whole answer. Every discovery makes the world larger. Every answer creates another problem. And somewhere beneath roads that should not exist, something ancient is beginning to connect places that were never meant to touch. The Bells of the Buried World is a progression fantasy and high-fantasy mystery featuring exploration, meaningful character progression, practical problem-solving, dangerous creatures, archery, magic, ancient infrastructure, multiple fantasy peoples, combat with consequences, and a world whose history may be far stranger than anyone remembers.
Loreforged · Fantasy · 10 ch
Hunting Midnight
“The problems concerning demons and evil clocks began like many of my problems do: with a terrible wifi connection.” • • • • Alena moved to a small town to escape her past and start a restaurant, not to tangle with a demon. But when the monster messes with her wifi, ruins her roommate's date, and threatens to commit mass murder, she's forced to put her plans on hold. Impossible phenomena and a chaotic stalker lead her to a grandfather clock with backward numbers. The ghost inside believes she's there to help it escape, and offers to show her the world through its eyes. With one fateful glimpse, Alena enters a long entrenched battle for the sovereignty of the soul. Volume One of Hunting Midnight is part paranormal adventure, part urban progression fantasy. It delivers as much charm as it does creepshow, as many smiles as it does spooks, and introduces an unforgettably unique cast of villains and heroes. • • • • What to expect • Schedule: 3+ chapters per week, avg. 2,000 words per chapter • POV: Single 1st-person • FMC: Realistically flawed, competent, proactive, spunky, sarcastic • Progression: Vol 1 is soft-magic discovery. Vol 2 aims to explore an emerging system (light stats). • Tone: A blend of urban fantasy, horror, and thriller—with a dash of good humour • Romance: Low focus, no harem. (Minor mature themes). • Status: Volume 1 is complete at 111 chapters. Patreon = 20 advance chapters
ashgreyfog · Urban Fantasy · 45 ch
A Million Lifetimes to Say Goodbye
A million deaths. A million worlds. One million years too late. Alex was the Dragonslayer—until his final, catastrophic duel against the Godslayer ended in mutual destruction. Desperate to return home, Alex triggered an incomplete reincarnation formula. Instead of a simple rebirth, his soul was shattered across the multiverse. He died a million times across a million different realities: as a cultivator, a warlord, a beggar, and a beast. With every death, his combat instincts sharpened, his martial reflexes deepened, and his obsession grew. Now, on his millionth rebirth, the formula finally spits him back where it all began—his original home world. There are only two problems: 1. A freak incident as an infant locked away the active memories of his past lives, leaving only instinct, muscle memory, and an unyielding drive for power. 2. One million years have passed since he fell. Starting from the absolute bottom at Tier 0, Alex must take up twin blades and flame once more. He doesn't care about saving the world or playing the hero. He is climbing back to the pinnacle of power to settle an ancient score with the Godslayer—and find the soul of the woman he left behind. What to Expect: Progression: Tier 0 to Tier 6 progression system with earned, tactical growth (Dual Blades & Fire Magic). Protagonist: Reincarnated veteran with dormant instincts; driven, practical, and selfish when necessary. Pacing: Weak-to-Strong arc. No instant god-mode—every tier is hard-won. Themes: Intense rivalries, martial mastery, and a slow-burn epic mystery spanning a million years. Romance / Harem: Slow-burn Single Love Interest. No Harem. Release Schedule: 3 Chapters / Week
StrangeCalculator · Action · 23 ch
Arcana Divinity
Demigods. Knights. Assassins. Sorcerers. Superhumans. Hundreds of teenagers from different backgrounds are dragged into the Land Between, where deadly monsters and even deadlier humans force them into a bloody struggle for survival. Among them is a frail orphan who has no combat training, powerful lineage, or preparation for the horrors awaiting him. He never expected much from life, but he certainly never expected to be chosen by the Fate Spell and branded as one of the Heroes. But hidden within his past is a truth even he doesn’t know: he is the last child of a forgotten goddess. The divine abilities awakened within him could be his only chance of surviving the ruined lands, but every blessing comes with a curse. As the truth of his birth begins to surface, the boy must survive monsters, rival Heroes, and the darkness within his own divine inheritance. Author's note: This is a story of fantasy and fiction, events or names used have no relation to the real world.
LateNightAtThree · Fantasy · 9 ch