I found an Asia based SMP running Minecraft Java 1.21.10 and it is built around the Infuse plugin. The whole point is real progression where you grind fight and get stronger over time.
It is pure survival and they are serious about it. No teleports no warps and no handouts so you have to earn everything.
The world border is 3000 by 3000 and the server is online 24 7 with offline mode support. They say it is made for competitive PvP and every fight matters.
The vibe is confident PvPers trying to dominate. There is no pay to win and no unfair advantages so it is all skill strategy and teamwork.