Preaching the Dao Above, Three Inches in My Palm Is the World
太上传道，掌心三寸是人间
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- Completed
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- 1.3M Words
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- Eastern Fantasy
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- Eastern Cultivation
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- 4mo ago
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- Paying Respects to the True Lord拜见真君Alternate title on Fanqie
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Looking for Immortal Cultivation Novels Rooted in Orthodox Daoism
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Looking for books like College Internship: You Went to the 749 Bureau to Contain Monsters (Don't Offend Tai Sui).
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I don’t want horror that’s purely about ghosts and monsters. I want horror caused by people, like the terrifying scenes in Stealing Faces and Ashtray, which are all human-made.
The Way of Spiritual Roots Is Ultimately a Minor Path; Traditional Cultivation Alone Leads to the Great Way
No spiritual-root fantasy. It’s too monotonous. I want traditional fantasy.
Seeking a Male-Oriented Cultivation Story Where the Protagonist Starts Out as a Genius With Excellent Spiritual Roots
A Ruthless, Violent Government Agency That Handles Major Incidents, With a Focus on Brutal Aesthetics
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One heroine only
Looking for a Modern Cultivation Novel Without Overused Plotlines
For example, the protagonist is an ancient cultivator who seals himself away when the Dharma-ending Age arrives. He awakens in modern times during the spiritual qi revival and restores the might of the immortal sect. Heh heh heh, the former ruler of this planet has returned.
Where Can I Find Books About Taoism and the Xuanmen Tradition?
Looking for books similar to The Primordial World: From the Start, I Chose All Defense, and Hongjun Was Stunned. No overpowered protagonists, please. I want one who lives in seclusion within the Daoist sect.
Daoist Sect, Invincible or Nearly Invincible from the Start, the Highest-Tier Daoist Sect
Daoist sects, with a protagonist who's invincible or nearly invincible from the start, then grows stronger and stronger until he truly becomes invincible.
Fantasy Novels Where Only the Protagonist Cultivates the Thirty-Six Heavenly Stars and Seventy-Two Earthly Demons
I'd like to read something similar to "Cultivation: The 108 Methods of Tiangang and Disha".
Authentic Taoist Novels, No System, No Becoming a God
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Something like "The Goddess's Immortal Cultivation Journey".
Looking for a Protagonist Well-Versed in the Daoist Canon and Other Esoteric Texts, Who Combines Them to Create Their Own Cultivation Method
The protagonist creates his own cultivation techniques early on, which give him an edge. When the spiritual qi revival begins, he breaks through his limits ahead of everyone else, then refines the Qimen Dunjia into a formation and walls off his home to protect it. Any recommendations for similar novels?
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I'm looking for books like "The Record of Heavenly Treasures and Mystic Powers". I can't find any good traditional Eastern fantasy or xianxia novels lately. I don't like Systems, transmigration, or romance. I want to follow the protagonist as they grow, overcome hardships, and gradually become stronger. I've only found one decent one recently.
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It looks pretty good so far... And then... Sigh... It was ruined.
Overall it's not bad, but I think someone who's spent decades in that kind of place should be a detached person. They can be warm-hearted, but they shouldn't show any lust.
It's a good read, probably a behind-the-scenes story. There are doppelgangers, but their roles are small; the main characters are mostly present. The protagonist's power comes from slaying demons and receiving gifts from Laozi. I think it's very well written. Leaving a comment, saving this for later.
It's very similar to my thirty years of exorcising demons in the Demon Slayer Division.
The author underestimated the level of cultivation (eternal years), but the book itself is good.
This is how Laozi (the Daoist master) cultivates promising juniors, finding a small world for the protagonist to train, thus nurturing talent for the Daoist sect.
We used to follow a novel together, discussing the latest plot until late at night. Then he suddenly left me, and I was immersed in pain every day. One day, I discovered that the novel had stopped updating, and the sense of loss felt like losing him all over again. I left a message in the comments section: "Author, do you know? The days you don't update feel like a piece of my heart has been ripped out. Please, please update soon, let me find a little warmth in the story."
It's quite good, and the writing is excellent. I hope it won't be abandoned and that there will be frequent updates.
Very good, a rare gem. Hopefully it stays consistent. I found it more enjoyable than other novels about the Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends; at least I could get into it. The one about the beggar from the same village was a bit ruthless. Overall, it's quite good.
Good stories, like people, have joys and sorrows, partings and reunions, moments of grandeur and quiet ordinariness. This book is highly recommended. The story is tightly paced and vivid. I almost abandoned it at the beginning, but by the end, the book was incredibly three-dimensional and engaging, making it a truly worthwhile read.