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Best Action Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels for Adventure Enthusiasts

Are you a fan of thrilling action, mind-bending science fiction, and immersive fantasy worlds? Look no further! We have curated a list of the best action-packed novels in the science fiction and fantasy genre that are sure to captivate your imagination and leave you craving for more. From epic battles to futuristic technologies, these books will transport you to extraordinary worlds filled with adventure and excitement. So buckle up and get ready to embark on an exhilarating reading journey!

1. "Dune" by Frank Herbert:
Considered a masterpiece of science fiction, "Dune" takes place in a distant future where interstellar travel and powerful political factions collide. The story follows Paul Atreides as he navigates through treacherous deserts and political intrigue on the planet Arrakis. Combining action, politics, and ecological themes, Herbert created a world that has become a staple in the genre.

2. "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins:
In a dystopian society, "The Hunger Games" presents a thrilling tale of survival and rebellion. Set in the nation of Panem, the story follows Katniss Everdeen as she fights for her life in a televised battle to the death. Collins' gripping storytelling and vivid action scenes make this series a must-read for fans of action-packed adventures.

3. "Mistborn" by Brandon Sanderson:
Enter the world of Allomancy, where individuals can harness the power of metals to enhance their physical and mental abilities. In the "Mistborn" trilogy, Sanderson weaves together a tale of heists, political intrigue, and epic battles. With unique magic systems and complex characters, this series is a page-turner from start to finish.

4. "Red Rising" by Pierce Brown:
In a future society stratified by color-coded social classes, "Red Rising" introduces us to Darrow, a member of the lowest caste who infiltrates the elite ruling class to bring about revolution. Brown's exhilarating writing holds nothing back, delivering gripping action sequences, political machinations, and intense personal struggles.

5. "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss:
This fantasy epic follows the life of Kvothe, a legendary musician, magician, and adventurer. "The Name of the Wind" seamlessly weaves together magic, music, and mythology, providing readers with a deeply immersive and action-packed experience. Rothfuss' rich prose and meticulous world-building make this novel a standout in the fantasy genre.

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Gear up for an adrenaline-fueled reading experience with these exceptional action science fiction and fantasy novels. Get ready to be transported to worlds beyond your wildest dreams, where danger lurks around every corner and heroic characters rise to the challenge. Happy reading!
Taming the Mermaid Fiction
Taming the Mermaid

It is widely known that the Eastern Jade Island, Western Demon Mountain, Southern Demon Valley, and Northern Demon Platform are the only four places in the world where people with the ability to control demons are allowed to exist. Among them, the Southern Demon Valley is where the most powerful demon tamers gather. She, being the most formidable demon tamer in the Southern Demon Valley, has been intrigued by the mystery of a mermaid.

35.91 Million words | 2020-08-24 06:49Update

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Sword Way, the Lone God Fiction
Sword Way, the Lone God

The Continent of Ancient Swords, the prosperity of swordsmanship. All practitioners cultivate the sword. For the sword-wielders, numerous schools of swordsmanship exist. Swordsmanship has reached its pinnacle in this era, with sword masters, sword lords, sword kings, sword saints, and sword gods. Chu Mu, upholding the belief that "the sword is a deadly weapon, and swordsmanship is the art of killing," is known as the "youngest grandmaster of swordsmanship" on Earth. He traverses to the Continent of Ancient Swords, reincarnating in a new body and merging his soul. With unparalleled talent in swordsmanship, he advances swiftly, aiming directly for the pinnacle of swordsmanship, achieving the one and only Sword God. I dedicate this book to all of you, to the swords that we love, and to the cherished art of swordsmanship! Here, you will encounter various swords, witness a myriad of unique sword techniques and skills, and witness the fierce competition between different types of geniuses as they strive for the summit of swordsmanship!

736.15 Million words | 2022-06-19 02:27Update

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Sword Devours the World Fiction
Sword Devours the World

"One day, it's not that I can't tolerate this world, but this world is no longer worthy of accommodating me!" Tian Dao Zu Shao! Pushing the limits of my body, breaking through the void effortlessly! Looking forward to everyone's support!

119.84 Million words | 2020-08-13 11:23Update

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Lord of the Heavenly Realm Fiction
Lord of the Heavenly Realm

A descendant of a great clan despised by everyone. A young man who endured ten years of disdain but never gave up his arduous cultivation. When the young man was at the point of despair, he received teachings from a mysterious old man. Breaking through the clouds, he saw the sun and moon, stepping into various sects and challenging holy palaces. Shattering the heavens in anger, he waged war across countless realms, with all powerful beings bowing before him. Drunk, he lay on the lap of a beautiful lady, proclaiming himself the master of all realms!

46.41 Million words | 2021-08-24 20:51Update

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Omnipotent and all-encompassing. Fiction
Omnipotent and all-encompassing.

This is a magnificent and vast world of extraordinary powers. The prosperity of humanity, with everyone as mighty as a dragon, starts with innate visions from birth, enabling them to cultivate unparalleled divine abilities that shake the heavens and make ghosts and gods tremble! Those born with the Holy Sword possess an overwhelming sword qi, unmatched in ferocity, capable of cutting through the heavens. Those with the Ten Suns' Celestial Body

134.67 Million words | 2022-09-07 22:15Update

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The Traveler at the Edge of the World Fiction
The Traveler at the Edge of the World

Once entering the martial world, time swiftly passes by. The young descendents of the jianghu eventually become its seasoned veterans. This is the story of a royal secret agent leader who transcends the court and delves into the martial world. Wherever there are people in this vast world, there exists the jianghu. "Shan He Ling," originally known as "Tian Ya Ke," is adapted from the novel of the same name by Priest, and stars Zhang Zhehan, Gong Jun, Zhou Ye, Ma Wenyuan, Guo Jiahao, Huang Youming, and others.

366.82 Million words | 2020-08-30 01:17Update

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Slaying Perception Fiction
Slaying Perception

Dreams or reality. A profound reality created by vivid imagination. Confusion brought upon by the ambiguity of memories. The narrative style combines the first-person and third-person perspectives. Two worlds, two protagonists, unfolding simultaneously. As parallel worlds collapse, the relationships of time and space become enigmatic. In such a world, anything can happen. You might even see a gigantic dung beetle rolling a dung ball towards you... or witness your own death. After the heavy snowfall, the UFOs reappear. Enormous hailstones descend upon the earth... phoenixes, colossal ants... infinite realms, fantastical cultivation realms, futuristic worlds, apocalyptic worlds, magical realms...

0.96 Million words | 2022-03-04 02:24Update

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Peerless Soul Emperor Fiction
Peerless Soul Emperor

In the land of Saint Martial, every person has three souls: the Heavenly Soul, the Earthly Soul, and the Life Soul! The Life Soul can awaken spirit beasts, the Earthly Soul can awaken divine weapons, and the Heavenly Soul can resonate with mysterious ancient gods! A soul from Huaxia has arrived in the land of Saint Martial, what can awaken in his Heavenly, Earthly, and Life Souls respectively? Zhuque, does your mischievousness let your older brother Qinglong know? Taotie, your mother is calling you home for dinner... Chixiao Sword, as a sword of the Emperor's Way, could you show some face? Kunxian Rope, whose cow did you tie up today? Wait, who are you, Sir? Li Boyang? Which Li Boyang? The one who unified the Three Clarities with one breath...

373.44 Million words | 2022-02-05 14:51Update

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The Emperor of Light God Fiction
The Emperor of Light God

I am not a savior, nor a gospel. I am just an assassin. I have learned the martial art technique called Dugu Nine Swords commonly used by mortals. What's more, I have mastered the tenth move, the Ghostly Wandering Sword of the Dugu Divine Sword. Now, I should be invincible. However, I still find it challenging to face beings beyond cultivators. No worries though, I have another identity, the temporary Radiant God. Please kindly support and recommend this book, and if you enjoy it, please give it a vote. (Important reminder: This book is extremely long, so if you're worried about not finishing it before the end of the world, please proceed with caution.)

302.26 Million words | 2021-01-14 18:56Update

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Clash of Clans - the Chief System Fiction
Clash of Clans - the Chief System

Travelling through a parallel world, acquiring the Tribes Conflict System, establishing dominion over mountains. Your infantry legion will learn the true meaning of power when facing my barbarians. Your archer troops will understand precision when confronted by my archers. You may have your knight squad, but I will go straight to riding a dragon, the ultimate mythical creature in your eyes, and consume you all with a single breath of dragon fire!

243.07 Million words | 2022-04-21 02:13Update

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Super Warrior Academy Fiction
Super Warrior Academy

Reborn back to the past, gifted with a system, facing the impending invasion of dark space by alien creatures, the protagonist enters the Super Warrior Academy. Chaos, humor, slaughter.

344.90 Million words | 2022-04-18 23:56Update

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Eternal Demon of Heaven Fiction
Eternal Demon of Heaven

Young Yun Shu, with extraordinary talents, had been unable to cultivate for ten years due to a strange illness, enduring endless humiliation. On the eve of being expelled from the sect, he unexpectedly picked up a broken world in a decade-long dream. In this world, there were inexhaustible spiritual herbs, inexhaustible precious ores, and even a corpse that looked exactly like him, carrying invaluable treasures. With this endless opportunity, Yun Shu embarked on a path that shocked the world. Against the heavens, rewriting reincarnation, remaking the universe, watch as I become the eternal Heavenly Demon!

186.53 Million words | 2021-06-27 07:53Update

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Sword of Destiny Fiction
Sword of Destiny

The golden fate has begun to change, guiding you towards destruction with every passing moment. Either death or life, since you have become the chosen one, embrace your destiny... Having died due to a careless mission, you arrive in a brand new world, filled with magic and fighting spirit - a continent called Eranor. Is he the savior? Simply because he chose a beautiful sword...

121.44 Million words | 2020-12-10 21:58Update

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Dragon Devourer Fiction
Dragon Devourer

A high school graduate's life in a parallel world in an era where strength is everything. He practiced a technique that evolved by devouring the spirits of Warcraft, and of course, he could also devour alien flames for alchemy. However, the most important thing was devouring the spirits of the Eastern Divine Dragons, the Azure Dragon, the White Dragon, the Black Dragon, the Gold Dragon, the Yellow Dragon... Want to devour divine beasts? Fine, let's start with cockroaches! He never wanted to become so powerful, he just wanted to live a honeymoon-like life with his junior sister in the sect. He never wanted to encounter so many beautiful women, it's just that when his luck exploded, he couldn't resist the influx of blessings.

22.41 Million words | 2021-08-09 00:38Update

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Mystical Bow Fiction
Mystical Bow

This is a story about a demon archer. A peculiar profession, a peculiar legend... He doesn't possess extraordinary talent, he doesn't exude a domineering aura, all he has is an extraordinary demon pill. Genius? I am not a genius, because I am the terminator of geniuses. All you geniuses, strive in your cultivation, because only when you strive, can I grow faster...

239.69 Million words | 2021-10-07 04:00Update

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Fiery Battle God Fiction
Fiery Battle God

Due to the covetousness of the people, my ancestral book "Beast Silence Rules the Sky" was destroyed and my family was wiped out. With a deep-seated blood feud, Zhao Xun was reluctantly pulled into the conflict. In a state of turmoil and wandering, he encountered a "noble person" who repeatedly exploited and plotted against him. Zhao Xun finally realized that he was actually the coveted "object" in this bloody world, and his only reliance was a fiercely ruthless martial art. In the ruthless world of martial arts, I cultivate the way of mercilessness!

253.69 Million words | 2020-08-08 06:31Update

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Urban God King Fiction
Urban God King

"The Urban God King" was killed by 100,000 celestial gods due to the betrayal of his disciples. He was reborn on Earth. Upon awakening, he was mistaken for the second young master of a family, but eventually framed and expelled from the family. He vowed to regain his strength, return to the divine realm, and reclaim everything he had lost!

121.87 Million words | 2020-08-02 18:42Update

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Lord of the Fortress Fiction
Lord of the Fortress

A life that was supposed to be ordinary, completed through my own efforts, unexpectedly took a completely different turn after a unexpected blow. Scott, the master blacksmith appointed by the royal family, achieved greatness amidst turbulent times, suppressing dimensional invasions, and defending the fortress as the last stronghold! --- The status of this book has finally been changed, so I

330.93 Million words | 2021-05-18 09:00Update

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Master of Mechanisms in Another World Fiction
Master of Mechanisms in Another World

The grandson of a level eight technician, Chang Ming, doesn't know how to pursue his dreams in the real world. A mysterious mechanical book takes Chang Ming into the world of mechanical masters. With its built-in ultimate mechanical master training system, Chang Ming embarks on the path to becoming the strongest mechanical master. Mechanical wings, mechanical beasts, mechanical dragons... Witness Chang Ming stand at the pinnacle of mechanical masters, soaring in the sky and overlooking the world! A new book is now being uploaded, please continue to support! Starry Sky Evolution

365.54 Million words | 2021-01-27 19:26Update

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Sword Breaks the Nine Heavens Fiction
Sword Breaks the Nine Heavens

He was originally the top martial arts genius in the imperial city, but tragically fell victim to a conspiracy by his fiancee, who stole his lifelong cultivation and innate talent, leaving him as a ridiculed waste in the eyes of the world. His dantian was destroyed, dooming him to bear a lifetime of humiliation without the chance for revenge. However, in his despair, he discovered a hidden Sword God's tomb within his body! Adorned with eighteen mysterious grave tablets bearing the supreme teachings of the sword, the tomb also housed the soul of a divine sword named "Zang Tian"! From that moment on, an unprecedented Sword God emerged, shaking the heavens with his might! He wielded his sword to exterminate demons and slay gods! Even if it meant facing the Nine Heavens, he would bury them all with a single sword strike!

1,007.07 Million words | 2022-03-10 22:00Update

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