Throne of Ten Thousand Swords

The Jiang Dynasty has stood for millennia, and within it, swordsmanship isn't just a skill, it's a cultural obsession, and reaching the "Sword God Realm" is the rarest achievement anyone can dream of. Zhan Yibai grew up in the mountains under the care of the Wuji Sword God, his master, who's been hiding from the world ever since a rival, the Changsheng Sword God; betrayed and nearly killed him over a decade ago. Now Zhan Yibai is old enough to leave the mountain, and he steps into a world of political intrigue, ancient trials, and really elaborate sword fights. Early on, he picks up two companions: Jiang Mingyue, who happens to be the dynasty's princess, and Li Kuang, a prince's second son with his own baggage. Together they enter the "Ancient Dynasty Ruins" trial, and things escalate from there. The swordsmanship choreography in this is genuinely well done; Ruo Hong Culture put real effort into making the combat feel distinct and layered rather than just flashy energy blasts. If you liked the cultivation world and rivalries in Mo Dao Zu Shi, or the "young disciple descends from the mountain" setup of Congqian Youzuo Lingjianshan, this covers similar ground with its own identity. It's a 40-episode ONA that leans into its martial arts roots with a tone that balances determination and camaraderie without drowning in melodrama. Worth your time if you're into Chinese fantasy action with actual sword technique behind it.