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BattleforgedAscension

Battleforged #6 / 7
by M.H. Johnson
Battleforged: Ascension (Battleforged #6) by M.H. Johnson
⧗ 9.34 / 3
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How to protect your neighborhood in the post-apocalypse:

1. Let your prospective neighbors know the importance of boundaries. – And if your new neighbors happen to be power-armored mercenaries eager to do renovations on your home, make them an offer they can’t refuse. – Like being raised from the dead to serve in your eternal army!

2. Neighborhood Watch is mandatory. – And nothing says neighborhood watch like a 500-strong pack of enchanted velociraptors that will eat absolutely anything and anyone to clear out the riffraff!

3. Don’t be afraid to do your part to renovate your neighborhood. – Or renovate that annoying goblin barrister with a perforated brain-case!

4. If all else fails, and your neighbors refuse to do their part for the community… CONSIGN THEM TO OBLIVION and REFORGE the ENTIRE STATE into a mystical faerie realm filled with MILLIONS of reborn elves EAGER to do their part, including proper home maintenance and paying their taxes!


Eric had to admit that playing the role of an avenging angel by his mother’s side had been a hell of a lot more fun than the last movie he had starred in.

Too bad it was only a temporary role, and it meant coming back to Earth as a shivering half-naked survivor surrounded by desperate refugees and his interface screaming with alarms, warnings, and cries for help from all the factions he actually cared about.

Enemy banners were already flying, and it wasn't just a single tribe of orcs that were eager to claim Freetown, the Sylvan Alliance, and his sister’s head. It was an entire army of off-world specialists, including Bronze-Tier killers making use of powered armor and high tech blaster rifles, who intended to purge Eric’s faction, once and for all.

Eric, on the other hand, was armed with indestructible blue jeans, a sword, and a bitter fury that grew all the hotter, the more his foes threatened the world he loved.

A reckoning was coming, and before it was through, Eric would be wading in rivers of blood.

Before embracing the darkest of arts, and forcing his fallen foes to serve him for all time!

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Release date: January 30, 2026

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M.H. Johnson

In the ever-expanding universe of LitRPG and GameLit fiction, few voices feel as rooted in the genre’s heart as M.H. Johnson’s. A writer who straddles the line between digital fantasy and philosophical depth, Johnson doesn’t just tell stories—he builds systems, rules, and realities that challenge his readers to think, adapt, and evolve. His works—particularly the Silver Fox & The Western Hero series and Endless Online—aren’t merely about leveling up characters, but about exploring what happens when the rules of life are rewritten, one quest at a time.

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Before he became a staple in the indie fantasy scene, Johnson found his creative footing in the classic RPGs and sprawling narratives of the games he grew up on. Those influences pulse through his novels: virtual landscapes that feel lived in, protagonists who face more than just monsters, and choices that carry real, sometimes devastating, consequences. Whether it’s Alex’s fight for purpose in a cultivation realm after awakening from cryogenic sleep, or the twisted corporate intrigue of a VR world in Endless Online, Johnson’s stories strike a balance between action and introspection.

A consistent presence on Royal Road and Patreon, Johnson invites readers into both his finished worlds and the creative process behind them. That openness—paired with a relentless curiosity for “what comes next?”—has helped him carve out a space where genre fans don’t just consume stories, they inhabit them. With each new project, he continues to push the genre beyond the expected, delivering worlds that reward attention and imagination in equal measure.

Are you looking to immerse yourself in LitRPG stories that go beyond grind and glory? Start with Johnson’s work—you’ll come for the systems, but stay for the soul.

Battleforged

In the Battleforged series, survival isn’t a goal—it’s a grinding, brutal necessity. Thrust into a world where strategy matters as much as strength, Eric doesn’t get the luxury of a learning curve. From the moment he awakens in a hostile realm stitched together by game logic and deadly intent, he’s forced to evolve—or be erased.

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What sets this series apart isn’t just the high-stakes action or the intricate cultivation mechanics, but the unsettling, atmospheric depth that shapes every decision Eric makes. There’s a weight to this world—where power is both a weapon and a burden, and where necromancy isn’t just edgy window dressing but a vital, eerie survival tool. The progression system is relentless, punishing, and oddly elegant, demanding readers pay attention as Eric builds his skills, unearths buried truths, and aligns with factions who may be as dangerous as the enemies he’s trying to escape.

The world-building here leans into the strange and otherworldly—forests haunted by arcane threats, alliances between unlikely species, and an overarching war that feels both ancient and immediate. And yet, beneath the stat sheets and spellbooks, the core remains human: a lone figure navigating trust, power, and purpose in a realm designed to break him.

Battleforged isn’t just about leveling up. It’s about transformation—gritty, painful, and endlessly compelling. For fans of dark LitRPGs and progression fantasy that don’t pull punches, this series offers a journey as immersive as it is unforgiving.


Battleforged consists of six 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.

Conqueror (Battleforged #3)
Unrated
First Clear (Battleforged #4)
Unrated
Phoenix Fire (Battleforged #5)
★ 10.00 / 1
Battleforged: Ascension (Battleforged #6)
⧗ 9.34 / 3
Battleforged Book 7 (Battleforged #7)
Unrated


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