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I Am Overlord
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I Am Overlord

Woshi Bawang, 我是霸王
Native Language Chinese
Released 2015
Original Ch.: 1833
Translated Ch.: 1832
Rank: #993
Last Update: January 17, 2026
Original Pub.: Jingyu
English Pub.: Wuxiaworld
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I Am Overlord is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author I Am Pure. A total of 1,832 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

Xiang Shaoyun is the young master of an influential and powerful sect and is blessed with an extreme latent talent in martial cultivation. From talent comes confidence, and from confidence comes a declaration to give all the so-called geniuses a head start of ten years before catching up to them.
Ten years later, Xiang Shaoyun appears at a tiny sect of a tiny town. Betrayed and disgraced by his own sect, he is penniless and powerless, his cultivation level lower than his peers’ due to the ten-year vow. Now to reclaim the glory he once had, he must climb to the top from the very bottom.
Witness and join Xiang Shaoyun’s adventure in his rise to glory.

💡 Editor’s Note: The “10-year gap” is the most controversial part of this novel. Some see it as a foolish plot point, while others appreciate it as a unique setup for a “knowledge-based” OP protagonist. If you enjoy classic “Face-Smacking” (humiliating arrogant enemies) and a very fast-paced power-up system, this will be a fun binge. However, be prepared for a rushed ending—the author clearly wanted to finish quickly in the final chapters.

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5 /10
I Am Overlord is the definition of a "guilty pleasure" Xianxia. It follows almost every trope in the book: the betrayed young master, the hidden knowledge that solves every problem, and a constant stream of arrogant enemies waiting to be defeated. The main hook—the fact that the MC spent 10 years reading instead of training—allows him to have a "Deus Ex Machina" answer for every pill, formation, or technique he encounters. While the middle of the novel features some ambitious cultivation paths and interesting world expansion, it suffers from heavy "filler" and repetitive plot cycles (ambush, escape, power up, revenge). The most disappointing aspect is the ending, which feels incredibly abrupt and leaves many loose ends untied. It's a decent read if you are new to the genre or just want something mindless to pass the time, but veteran readers may find it too generic. For Fans Of: Fast cultivation, "Face-smacking" tropes, harem elements, and "knowledge is power" protagonists. Not For You If: You hate heavy plot armor, you want a strategic/smart MC (he is often reckless), or you require a satisfying, well-paced conclusion.
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Key Information

Main Characters: Xiang Shaoyun (The arrogant yet talented MC who calls himself "This King"); Various Harem Members (Standard beauties who follow the MC).
Power System: Fast-paced Martial Cultivation. The MC catches up on 10 years of lost time in record speed, using his theoretical knowledge to bypass bottlenecks that stop others for decades.
Themes: Redemption, Betrayal, The power of Knowledge (Cultivating the Mind), Reclaiming Glory, Harem Building.

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