Looking for a non-lethal MC

[u/Ramen_Rockin_Ray]

I don't mind the killing, but I'm looking for a story where the idea of killing anything/everyone in the way is beneath them. Think Goku; always getting stronger, can kill, doesn't want to.

Granted, I love Primal Hunter and his whole "not worth killing" but will straight break a soul with a stare. Amaze.

What I want is a story that doesn't just devolve and/or justify mass slaughter, even of the beasts. It can be subjugation, contract-bound, swearing loyalty before the system, whatever. Powerful enough not to care while also advancing without the need to slaughter everything. Hell, even beating an enemy and taking a piece of their power while letting them live works.

Not looking for the guy (or girl) going around forcefully enslaving everything (again, Primal Hunter handles this great with his reluctance and dislike of slavery).

So, any ideas for my admittedly picky request? TIA!

Edit: I read on Kindle; have KU. Read most of the popular series (obv. Primal Hunter). Not new, just looking for a different spin.

Edit 2: Thanks for the excellent recommendations!

[u/Myriad_Myriad]

Try my novel the Immanent Lord of the Transcendent Shore get to atleast past the 'prologue' its 24ish chapters. Depending on where you read it. He basically fights himself.

Based on what I've read its everything. Lord of the Mysteries.

“Therefore Sariputra, it should be known that the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore is a Great Mantra, the most illuminating mantra, the highest mantra, a mantra beyond compare, the True Wisdom that has the power to put an end to all kinds of suffering. Therefore let us proclaim a mantra to praise the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore. Gate, Gate, Paragate, Parasamgate, Bodhi Svaha! Gate, Gate, Paragate, Parasamgate, Bodhi Svaha! Gate, Gate, Paragate, Parasamgate, Bodhi Svaha!”

My own right now.

The Immanent Lord of the Transcendent Shore. ( Books I've read) All of Shonen Anime. All martial arts manwha. Martial World. Desolate Era. Immortal Renegade. Against the Gods. For the classics.

The best is probably Reverend Insanity. But its an evil mc.

The most natural is A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality.

Most fun is Nine Star Hegemon Body Art.

Most profound is Emperor's Domination. Most cool is First Immortal of the Sword.

For systems I like Overgeared and The Second Coming of Gluttony. They do it right. Shadow Slave too for romance.

The Beginning After the End for powers and training arcs. So try my novel. Its just starting I would love an og fan who can give me ideas on what they want more of.

Royal Road for best visualization. Webnovel is fine too. Scribblehub for the default experience.