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The Heaven-Slaying Sword
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2023
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335 Chapters (Completed):
-Part 1: 220 Chapters (Completed)
-Part 2: 115 Chapters (Completed)
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Release Frequency
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Weekly Rank: #543
Monthly Rank: #652
All Time Rank: #8083
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On 585 Reading Lists
Monthly Rank: #1138
All Time Rank: #10152

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Born with the fate of a slaughterer, but all he wanted to do was help.

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천살검협
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04/24/24 Genesis Translations c45
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anonyzaki
New anonyzaki rated it
April 21, 2024
Status: c42
Having read over 40 chapters now, I feel I can give a solid review of this excellent murim/wuxia novel. The Heaven-Slaying Sword has been an absolute joy to read so far.

The story follows a young man who was born under an ominous fate to become a crazed killer, but was raised by a benevolent martial arts master to walk the path of righteousness instead. His naivete and pure-hearted nature make for brilliant comedic moments as he tries to navigate the harsh realities of the cultivation world while holding firm to... more>> his moral principles.

What really makes this novel shine though is the fantastic character work. The protagonist's idealism clashes perfectly with the cynical pragmatism of the lively female lead, resulting in amazing banter and relationship dynamics. Their romance has been very well-developed so far, feeling organic while still keeping that "will they, won't they" tension sizzling.

The martial arts scenes are also a treat, descriptive and hard-hitting. The power scaling is well-paced, with the protagonist's monstrous potential being foreshadowed and teased at perfectly. I'm highly anticipating when he can finally cut loose.

Overall, The Heaven-Slaying Sword is a refreshingly unique cultivation story that balances comedy, romance, drama and action in an incredibly compelling way. Papapa has crafted another certifiable hit. If you're a fan of murim/wuxia at all, you absolutely must check this one out. <<less
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Maramnic
Maramnic rated it
August 22, 2023
Status: Completed
Another top tier novel by papapa, mostly known for 'The Regressor and the Blind Saint', this time in the murim/wuxia genre.

The novel is about a child who was born under the 'heaven-slaying star' with a fate of a killer, but was raised by the 'sword star' in order to defy that kind of fate.

After he embarks on his journey while not knowing much about the world, he meets the female lead and thus their relationship begins.

Both the martial arts and the romance aspects are done extremely well, along with the... more>> right amount of comedy.

I do have to say that the novel's start is slow but it will be rewarding as you go on. <<less
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cbboss
cbboss rated it
February 6, 2024
Status: c12
TLDR: Murim/wuxia novel about a child (the MC) who is predestined to become a mass mu*derer and go crazy at the sight of blood but he is raised by the 'sword star' (a good guy) who wants the MC to defy that kind of fate and become a hero.

"The Heaven-Slaying Sword" emerges as yet another masterpiece from the renowned author papapa, ("The Regressor and the Blind Saint.") In this novel, papapa takes us into the Murim and wuxia genre, presenting us with a truly enthralling narrative. The story starts... more>> with the protagonist, born under the ominous 'heaven-slaying star.' This celestial phenomenon is a prophecy that he is destined to become a mass mu*derer, driven to madness at the mere sight of blood, just like those before him. However, fate intervenes in the form of the 'sword star, ' a benevolent figure determined to steer the child away from this grim destiny and towards the path of heroism.

Raised in isolation, our protagonist is a blank slate, untainted by the complexities and corruptions of the outside world. His upbringing, under the tutelage of the 'sword star, ' instills in him a set of ideals that are, to put it mildly, out of sync with the harsh realities of the world he eventually steps into. This discrepancy between his naive worldview and the world's true nature is the source of much of the novel's humor and charm. The protagonist's innocence and idealism, traits that could easily render a character unrelatable or frustrating in a less skilled author's hands, are instead portrayed with a sense of childlike wonder and sincerity that is both refreshing and engaging.

Papapa's handling of the 'dense/dumb' protagonist trope is masterful, avoiding the pitfalls of annoyance and instead endearing the character to the readers through his earnest, albeit misguided, attempts to navigate the complexities of society. The novel's blend of humor, action, and character development makes it a compelling read that I highly recommend. <<less
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Kleini
Kleini
February 5, 2024
Status: c13
Only read 13 chapters but this is really fun.

MC is so innocent and naive. He grew up sheltered from the outside world and was raised by 2 martial arts masters for 18 years so he lacks a lot of life experience for someone of his age. They only seem to have taught him about martial arts and principles of righteousness but little to no street-smarts or how the world actually operates. There were some funny moments because of this, for example when he

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visits a courtesan house and is entertained there he gets so flustered and confused at their revealing clothes and tries to pull up the lady's strapless dress to cover her shoulders

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or when he meets an

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orthodox martial master that made deals with a man from the unorthodox faction he immediately denounces him as evil without listening to his side of the story.

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The FMC is level-headed, decisive and a competent leader so I enjoy seeing her inner monologues. About the romance,

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MC gets instantly infatuated with the FMC and due to his inexperience gets easily manipulated by her. Also, since she is managing a courtesan house, she doesn't shy away from talking about s*xual matters compared to the MC, so

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I can imagine their future dynamic will be one where she will be taking the lead and teasing/flirting with him. She also seemed to have a hint of a

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sadistic awakening?

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which may lead to some spicy interactions down the road. Overall, despite their power dynamic being the way it is, MC fortunately still has unshakeable principles he follows and won't compromise on. As for the martial arts aspects, MC is super OP in terms of potential and I worry this will ruin the tension of future fights and power-scaling, but I'll withhold my judgement for now. One aspect that's quite interesting is his heaven slaying fate
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which essentially means he becomes manic at the sight of blood and can lose control to become a blood-thirsty savage

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and I bet it will cause a major incident at some point in the story. Anyways, FMC is also strong, although nowhere near MC's level. But she has mysterious roots and her potential is yet to be seen.

Overall, the novel seems to have a nice balance between comedy and seriousness, and I hope it continues like this. I also hope the author makes a genuine attempt at tackling the story themes of morality and righteousness, by constantly challenging MC's beliefs and posing difficult questions to him throughout the story and allowing his actions to have real consequences, rather than taking the "easy way out". I'm not expecting something really heavy, but I hope it doesn't end up a half-assed attempt. <<less
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