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Reborn as a Demonic Tree 5An Isekai LitRPG Adventure

Reborn as a Demonic Tree #5 / 9
by XKarnation
Reborn as a Demonic Tree 5: An Isekai LitRPG Adventure (Reborn as a Demonic Tree #5) by XKarnation
★ 9.00 / 2
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Ashlock's ascension to the Nascent Soul Realm attracts all the wrong attention.

It turns out a spirit tree calling down the wrath of heavens and forming an Inner World is quite the spectacle, so Vincent Nightrose—an ancient threat that has loomed over Ashlock and his sect for far too long—awakens and deems Stella Crestfallen's bloodline ripe for harvesting.

While Ashlock has ascended to Nascent Soul Realm, Vincent Nightrose is an ancient cultivator far above his level. To survive, the Ashfallen Sect must seek to destroy the Blood Lotus Sect from within, starting with those closest to Vincent.

Ashlock must also expand his reach and power as the secrets behind Stella's origin are unraveled and the beast tide draws ever closer. Things are heating up as enemies far above Ashlock's station surround him on all sides.

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Release date: January 8, 2025

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XKarnation

When XKarnation first imagined a tree that could devour flesh to grow stronger, they weren’t in a shadowed forest or a candle-lit study—they were wading through job applications in the middle of a soul-numbing tech career hunt. That odd, lingering thought—what if a tree could evolve like a video game character?—grew into something far more potent than expected. It became the seed of Reborn as a Demonic Tree, a darkly humorous cultivation fantasy that flipped genre expectations on their head and caught fire with readers across Royal Road and beyond.

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Based in London, XKarnation writes stories where the strange is normalized and the monstrous might just be misunderstood. Their breakout hit follows Ashlock, a sentient spirit tree awakening within a demonic sect, who gains power through a mysterious sign-in system—a concept that merges LitRPG mechanics with Eastern cultivation lore and a touch of gleeful absurdity. It’s not just another Isekai adventure; it’s a slow-burn tale of growth, power, and perspective told through bark, roots, and blood.

With millions of views, thousands of loyal readers, and a growing Patreon following, XKarnation’s work has resonated with fans of unconventional fantasy—especially those looking for something a little darker, a little weirder, and a lot more alive. Their prose dances between dry wit and vivid violence, often surprising readers with emotional depth just beneath the bark.

Though the author keeps a relatively low public profile, their storytelling speaks volumes—layered with game-like progression systems, moral ambiguity, and the eerie stillness of a tree that waits… and watches. If you're drawn to LitRPGs with bite, cultivation stories with soul, and fantasy that doesn’t flinch from the grotesque, XKarnation’s world is one worth getting lost in.

Reborn as a Demonic Tree

In a world where power blooms through bloodshed and survival demands more than just strength, something ancient stirs beneath the forest floor. It doesn’t breathe, doesn’t speak—but it remembers. A tree, newly awakened in the heart of a ruthless demonic sect, begins to grow—not by sunlight or rain, but by devouring the corpses that fall nearby.

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Reborn as a Demonic Tree defies the conventions of LitRPG and cultivation fantasy, casting readers into the mind of a sentient spirit tree navigating a world built for warriors, schemers, and monsters. The tree, Ashlock, isn’t just a passive observer. Gifted with a mysterious sign-in system and an insatiable hunger, it begins to evolve—slowly, methodically—absorbing the chaos around it with chilling intent.

Rather than a hero’s journey in shining armor, this series offers a grim yet strangely meditative descent into a realm where progress means taking root in violence. With dark humor, slow-burn tension, and moments of eerie introspection, the narrative cultivates a fresh voice in the Isekai and progression fantasy genres. It’s not about saving the world. It’s about surviving it—sometimes one root, one corpse, one quiet choice at a time.

Praised across web fiction communities for its originality and atmospheric depth, the story has resonated with thousands seeking something stranger, quieter, and more relentless. In a genre full of reincarnated swordsmen and chosen ones, this tale asks a different question: what happens when the world’s next great threat… doesn’t even move?

If you’ve ever craved a story where nature strikes back—not with beauty, but with calculated wrath—this is where it begins.


Reborn as a Demonic Tree consists of eight books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Reborn as a Demonic Tree (Reborn as a Demonic Tree #1)
★ 9.00 / 2
Reborn as a Demonic Tree 2 (Reborn as a Demonic Tree #2)
★ 9.00 / 2
Reborn as a Demonic Tree 3 (Reborn as a Demonic Tree #3)
★ 9.00 / 2
Reborn as a Demonic Tree 4 (Reborn as a Demonic Tree #4)
★ 9.00 / 2
Reborn as a Demonic Tree 5: An Isekai LitRPG Adventure (Reborn as a Demonic Tree #5)
★ 9.00 / 2
Reborn as a Demonic Tree 6: An Isekai LitRPG Adventure (Reborn as a Demonic Tree #6)
★ 7.66 / 3
Reborn as a Demonic Tree 7: An Isekai LitRPG Adventure (Reborn as a Demonic Tree #7)
★ 10.00 / 1
Reborn as a Demonic Tree 8: An Isekai LitRPG Adventure (Reborn as a Demonic Tree #8)
⧗ 9.34 / 3
Reborn as a Demonic Tree 9: An Isekai LitRPG Adventure (Reborn as a Demonic Tree #9)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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