Eunho is a former powerhouse who spent a millennium as the strongest yokai before deciding to trade his immortality for a second chance as a human. After shedding his demon form, he starts from scratch in the murim world. Instead of the typical weak-to-strong struggle, he discovers that his past combat experience makes mastering martial arts ridiculously easy. The plot follows his transition from a supernatural menace to a talented swordsman while he adjusts to human life and the limitations of a mortal body.

Expect a fast-paced tone with a heavy focus on overpowered MC tropes and satisfying power-tripping moments. Since the protagonist is essentially a seasoned veteran disguised as a martial arts novice, the combat sequences are punchy and clear. Readers who enjoy stories like Nano Machine or The Return of the Blossoming Blade will likely appreciate how Eunho breezes through his training while accidentally overshadowing his peers.

Also known as: Tales of a Shining Sword, Gwanggeom-rok.

action, adventure, fantasy, murim, reincarnation, overpowered mc, sword, martial arts, webtoon, second chance