An Introduction to the Mythological Systems in Chinese Novels, Including Traditional Mythology 介绍一下中国小说神话体系吧 正经神话体系也要

1. 201 蛮 The Savage Era 蛮荒记 Tianxia Farm天下农庄Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Primordial World, Invincible, Otherworld, the Myriad Worlds, Female Lead, No Harem, World-Destroying] One flower, one world. One leaf, one pursuit. One song, one sigh. One lifetime devoted to one person. One glance, one breathtaking beauty. One step, one descent into obsession. One thought, one dream. One lifetime spent waiting for one person. Pangu, alone with an axe, fought across the highest heavens, all for the sake of waiting for one person in this life… 5.3kReads7.0Score433Shelves

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   Fellow Daoist, retain three parts greed and lust, lest you become detached from worldly affairs. Maintain seven parts earnestness, so as to live a life without shame. Reveal three parts bewilderment and helplessness, concealing the storms of the world from your wanderings. Hide seven parts soberness amidst the drunkenness, so that your mind and eyes may clearly perceive the ways of the world.

2. 202 我 I Learn to Slay Gods in the Asylum 我在疯人院学斩神 Zhao Gou of Shu Camp蜀营的赵勾Modern Romance213k WordsOngoing Youmeng, the worst student in her class, fought her way through every challenge and finally made it into Huaqing, the university she had dreamed of attending. She thought she could finally breathe easy and enjoy the college life she’d longed for, looking down on everyone from the top. But then... Among Huaqing’s four notorious madhouses, packed with geniuses, she was still at the bottom!!! Dou Xiaoyao roared, “I’m going to take down the gods...” 10Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 203 天 The Fox Immortal of Tianmen! 天门狐仙！ Zhao Gou of Shu Camp蜀营的赵勾Eastern Fantasy305k WordsCompleted There is a love that was born for you, and a vow to stay by your side through life and death. There is a belief that true love knows no bounds, and a devotion to be captivating for no one but you. The orphan Su Wulan made his living chopping wood. One day, he happened to save a fox spirit, and from then on embarked on a path defying the immortals. A doomed romance takes root, and turmoil follows... See how Su Wulan, for Hu Feiyan's sake, dares the Stairway to Heaven, opens Heaven's Gate with a s 13Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 204 龙 The Dragon Son-in-Law and Ghost Doctor 龙婿鬼医 Tianxia Farm天下农庄Urban247k WordsOngoing [Married into her family] [Sweet romance] [Doting dad] [Special forces king] Meeting and parting are all fate, and a thousand-mile bond of marriage can be forged in a single night. A fleeting marriage leaves regrets in life, so he sets out a thousand miles to find his wife and rekindle their bond! Since we parted, my thoughts have stayed with you; how many times have I dreamed we were together? Tonight, I hold up the silver lamp to look at you, still afraid that our reunion is only a dream. 23Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 205 神 The Divine Beast Unleashed 神兽出笼 Zhao Gou of Shu Camp蜀营的赵勾Urban174k WordsCompleted [Transmigration] [System] [Genius] When I wake from a dream, all my fingertips touch is a tear track from a thousand years of cultivation. The mortal world, drifting flowers, crimson streams: I forgot Buddha's life. Soft fragrance, misty rain, hazy madness: a single dream of benevolence. A thousand years of cultivation, all for this life, to meet him and fall for the mortal seed in his eyes. Amid the ten thousand feet of worldly dust, I take a step and look back. Is it fate, a trial, a debt, or 9Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 206 白 Investiture of the Gods: A Plain-Language Retelling 白话封神演义 Breeze Among Bamboo Shadows清风随竹影Male-Channel Fanfiction643k WordsCompleted Investiture of the Gods is a famous Chinese mythological novel from ancient times. It tells the story of political upheaval at the end of the Shang dynasty and King Wu’s campaign against Shang. The author recasts historical events as tales of gods and demons, incorporating folk religion and myth, so much of the novel is devoted to battles of magic between immortals and Buddhas. The novel concludes with Jiang Ziya conferring titles upon the gods and King Wu of Zhou enfeoffing the feudal lords. As 83Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 207 伪 Fake: Jade Disc of Creation 伪：造化玉碟 A Nickname You Already Took一个昵称被你占用Eastern Fantasy479k WordsCompleted The title is just a title. It doesn't mean anything. I hope all you big shots will give it a read! From the new Conferred Gods tribulation to the Qin Dynasty, haha. The Investiture of the Gods and the Qin Dynasty: see what you make of it. Hope you'll give it a read 😃 —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 208 重 Reborn in Honghuang as the Lotus Sage 重生洪荒当莲圣 Evening Maple in Mist and Clouds烟云晩枫Eastern Fantasy810k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into a seed of the Chaos Green Lotus and struggled to survive in the primordial world, surrounded by the corpses of gods and demons. As Zu Long’s pressure crushed the stars, I was hiding inside a giant dragon’s skull, gnawing on its marrow. “Little bug, hand over the sacred treasure of the Dragon Clan!” His dragon pupils hung in the sky like the sun and moon. I shakily took out half a Dragon Crystal with the bites already taken out of it. “Would you... like it to go?” Zu Long’s f 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is great; it connects many Chinese myths together.

9. 209 老 The Record of Laozi’s Westward Journey and the Passing of the Lamp 老君西行传灯录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Historical682k WordsCompleted In ancient China, at the end of the Zhou dynasty, royal authority was waning, the lords were at war with one another, and the realm had fallen into chaos. At this time, a wise man quietly appeared: the founder of Daoism, the Supreme Lord Lao. Seeing the turmoil in the world, Lao decided to travel west and spread the Dao, hoping to ease humanity’s suffering and strife. Along the way, Lao rode a green ox, crossing towering mountains and enduring countless hardships and dangers. At Hangu Pass, he 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Three extraordinary books on Taoist philosophy, unlocking the wisdom of spiritual practice. If you yearn for Taoist classics but are troubled by the obscure classical Chinese, these three extraordinary books that explain profound principles through stories will surely enlighten you. *Laojun's Journey to the West: The Transmission of the Lamp* is a key to understanding Taoist classics. Using the legend of Laojun's journey to the west as its main thread, it blends the profundity of the *Tao Te Ching*, the philosophy of the *Taiping Jing*, and the subtlety of the *Baopuzi* into vivid stories, making the dry classics lively and easy to understand, effortlessly opening the door to Taoist wisdom. *Wen Shi's Record of Proving the Tao* takes a different approach, teaching the methods of stargazing through engaging stories. No need for rote memorization of theories; simply follow the plot to master the secrets of stargazing and experience the mysteries of the universe. "The Cultivation Record of Prince Xuan Yuan" is even more attractive. It uses the cultivation journey of Emperor Zhenwu as the main thread and tells the story of the cultivation methods of the Hidden Immortal Sect in a vivid way. The story is full of ups and downs, and the explanation of the cultivation methods is profound and easy to understand. Reading it will satisfy your "story addiction" and help you understand the true meaning of cultivation.

10. 210 玄 The Daoist Record of Crown Prince Xuanyuan 玄元太子修道录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Eastern Fantasy648k WordsOngoing The Crown Prince Xuanyuan is the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He was once a prince of a kingdom, but his devotion to the Dao led him onto the path of cultivation. Born to the royal house, his heart yearned for the Dao; he left his splendid estate for the mountains and springs. By lamplight, he studied the scrolls and sought the true covenant; amid purple mists, he tended the altar and refined cinnabar and lead. He cast off the trappings of the world and turned toward Wudang, dwelling among the cliffs a 125Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 211 文 The Record of Wen Shi’s Attainment of the Dao 文始证道录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Historical528k WordsCompleted The Record of Attaining the Dao through the Way of Wen Shi uses the shifting stars as its guide to tell the story of Yin Xi. After natural and human-made disasters strike Hangu Pass, he follows the stars’ guidance and leads the people in rebuilding their homes. From the Ji star bringing warmth and erasing the scars of an earthquake, to the Shen star shining brightly as the new city walls are built; from the Dipper’s handle pointing west to herald a bountiful harvest, to the Zhen star gleaming a 36Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 212 大 The Great Sage Returns 3: Endless Journey 大圣归来3无尽征途 Heaven-Mandated Mayfly天命蜉蝣Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing [The Strongest Sun Wukong in History] [Creating a Different Kind of Passionate Xuanhuan Xianxia World] The third installment in the Great Sage Returns series continues the invincible journey of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. "Brother, have you really decided to go in alone?" Before a mysterious vortex, two young men stood shoulder to shoulder. Sun Wukong nodded. "It's time to uncover the secret behind the vortex." Beyond the vortex lies a new journey, and here is hidden the ultimate secret of t 49.3kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves
13. 213 孙 Sun Wukong Returns to the Celestial Realm 孙悟空重返天仙 Fake Sophisticate假斯文儿Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted [Journey to the West] [Primordial Chaos] [No Romance] [Dark Journey to the West] [Smart Characters] The Three Realms are merely a barren region within the Primordial Chaos. All the gods and immortals are trapped here, and only by devouring the Primordial Dao Fruit and attaining the Dao as a Primordial Chaos Heavenly Emperor can they leave the Three Realms. Yet in countless years, not a single Primordial Dao Fruit had ever appeared in the Three Realms. Then the immortal stone on Flower-Fruit Moun 1.4kReads8.7Score100Shelves
14. 214 九 The Chaos of the Nine Generations: The Immortal Venerable Subdues Demons 九世之乱，仙尊伏魔 The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings for Ninety Thousand Miles凤凰展翅九万里Eastern Fantasy199k WordsOngoing After the Black Lotus Demon Lord and the Taiji Great Emperor were destroyed, peace came to the Three Realms. In his final years, King Taishu of Shang failed to settle the question of succession. After Zhong Ding took the throne, he married Balan, who was actually the Illusion-Fox Venerable in disguise, and made her his queen. Balan manipulated Zhong Ding into moving the capital and attacking the Lan Yi to seize the Blue Primordial Spirit Pearl. Zhong Ding opened the seal of the Primordial Spirit 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two sister works are worth checking out. Consider this a self-recommendation: Nine Generations of Chaos: See how the Goddess of War trains the Heluo Formation to fight against the Nine-Tailed Phantom Fox Fairy; Demon Side Story: See how the Goddess of War commands heavenly soldiers and generals to sweep across the Milky Way!

15. 215 仙 The Immortals and Demons: A Side Story 仙魔外传 The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings for Ninety Thousand Miles凤凰展翅九万里Eastern Fantasy373k WordsCompleted Set against a mythological backdrop, this novel praises justice and condemns evil. It boldly imagines a world of happiness called the Youhe Palace. Led by the Lotus Fairy, the sons and daughters of Youhe Palace fight countless evil gods, demons, and monsters in their quest to build a peaceful, radiant Three Realms. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 都 The King of Immortals in the City 都市仙王之王 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三Urban1.7M WordsCompleted When Feng Xiaolou was twenty, his parents mysteriously disappeared, leaving him only an oral account of his family's past. The once illustrious Feng clan, a family of cultivators, now had no one but him left to fend for himself. Forced to drop out of school to make ends meet, he scraped by doing odd jobs in Jiangcheng. Starting with the Yin-Yang Mirror, he began his journey from ordinary mortal to peak powerhouse. Guided by the mirror, he took control of Jiangcheng's economic lifelines and estab 39Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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17. 217 从 Taking Control of the World, Starting with the Patrol Office 从巡检司开始掌控天下 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Wang Shisan, is a low-ranking ninth-grade patrol officer in the Yuwo Patrol Office of Luzhou. From the government offices to the martial world, he uses his blade and his wits to break through deadlocks, unite forces, and climb step by step. In the end, he overthrows the decaying imperial regime and ascends the throne. Ruling the world is not his final goal. Leading his loyal and valiant followers, he conquers the globe and puts an end to war through war, until the Dragon Banner 257Reads8.6Score—Shelves
18. 218 十 Thirteen Tales: The Yellow Weasel Spirit 十三讲故事之黄大仙 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三10k WordsCompleted Thirteen Tells a Story: The Yellow Immortal 1Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 219 雪 Tales of Strange Happenings in Snow City 雪城志异 Guo Xiaotang郭筱棠Mystery868k WordsOngoing A collection of short tales of the strange and supernatural, including ghost stories and even stories about aliens! Each story is only a few hundred words, so you can finish one in no time. Strange happenings and supernatural tales, demons and ghosts, tree spirits and fox fairies! Let your imagination run wild! Everyone is welcome to read! 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A collection of short supernatural tales and ghost stories! It even includes alien stories! Lots of zombies and drought demons! Supernatural and fantastical tales!

20. 220 被 They Took My Kidney, So I Made a Pact with a God 被挖腰子，我与神签订契约 Shang Qiu Listening to Snow商秋听雪Urban103k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Mythological Alternate Universe] [Eastern Fantasy] (This isn't a brainless story, so don't read it if that bothers you.) Jiang Cheng and his younger brother are orphans. They were abducted by human traffickers who harvested their organs, but Jiang Cheng miraculously came back to life after being injected with a genetic drug called [Fire Thief], and signed a contract with Prometheus, the god of fate. Prometheus's millennia-long scheme, the bloody struggle for the throne of the wo 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fantastical Greek mythology story—a book whose title doesn't do it justice! A must-buy!

21. 221 枯 Withered Mountain 枯山 Xumi Er'er须弥尔尔Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing Written in the style of a classical xianxia novel with chapter headings, and a tribute to classic novels such as The Legend of the Swordsmen of Shu Mountain and Investiture of the Gods. Warning ⚠️ This author doesn't like proofreading, so there are often inexplicable typos ⚠️ Read at your own risk ⚠️ A story about a prodigy manipulated by Heaven who fights back, only for both sides to suffer heavy losses. He wins by half a move against Heaven, in a tale that seems like a victory and yet also d 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Warning⚠️This author doesn't like to proofread and often makes inexplicable typos⚠️Enter at your own risk⚠️ A story about a prodigy manipulated by fate, who rebels, ultimately suffering mutual destruction yet still managing to gain a slight advantage over heaven—a story that seems like a victory, yet also like a defeat. A great calamity is approaching, and the unorthodox paths clash. On the Netherworld Demon Island, schemes are hatched. To find the treasure, they resist the calamity. The Imperial Embryo appears, stirring up storms. The Five Elements Imperial Embryo is merely a pawn. The so-called great calamity is the Emperor's poisonous scheme. Seizing the heavenly destiny, the Emperor's throne is claimed. Attaining the Primordial Chaos, without beginning or end. Alone on a barren mountain, quietly awaiting an old friend. [Facepalm][Facepalm]

22. 222 希 Greek Mythology: Goddess of the Hearth 希腊神话：灶火女神 Goddess Themis忒弥斯女神Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [The forgotten goddess of the hearth breaks free from the chains of “family”] Amid the clamor of the gods, Hestia is little more than a backdrop to the myths, her name synonymous with being “overlooked.” Born the eldest daughter of the gods, she is known for always yielding and stepping aside. She gives everything to guard the sacred hearth of “home,” yet no god has ever truly cared about the woman beneath the flames. She lives for her family, yet her family forgets her. She embodies [home], 148Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You could give this one a try; it might suit you. The author respects the original mythology, avoiding drastic changes and instead developing the content in a reasonable way.

23. 223 神 Legends of Gods and Demons 2: Zixia Reborn 神魔传2紫霞重生 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Dust尘外听风Eastern Fantasy285k WordsCompleted The Legend of Gods and Demons 2: Zixia Reborn Synopsis: After the journey to the West, the Demon Venerable of Xuyuan split Zixia's soul and spirit, plunging the Three Realms into crisis. Wukong, now honored as the Victorious Fighting Buddha, sets out to rescue Zixia, but he doesn't have to do it alone. The young attendant Tingzhu uses immortal power to protect a remnant of Zixia's soul and help Wukong overcome one obstacle after another. The immortal official Xuanjing holds fragments of memories —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis of *Gods and Demons 3: The Return to the Void*: Beneath the peaceful surface of the Three Realms, undercurrents surge in the Void, old grudges and new hatreds intertwine, and the balance of laws teeters on the brink of collapse. Nezha, wielding the Fire-Tipped Spear, and Ao Bing, carrying the Dragon Seal, join forces once more, embarking on a journey fraught with unknowns to establish a new boundary. In the ruins of the Void, they discover ancient texts on the laws of balance, awaken the unity of all races in dire straits, and comprehend the truth that "the fate of all beings can be determined by themselves" through sacrifice. Xuan Jin's repentance, Ling Xi's steadfastness, and Shen Gongbao's redemption all become indispensable glimmers of light in the battle to establish the boundary. When the new boundary marker rises before the eyes of all, its yin-yang symbol shimmering and radiant, the races of the Three Realms finally understand: peace is not a gift from heaven, but a balance and tranquility jointly protected by gods and demons with the hearts of mortals.

24. 224 神 Legends of Gods and Demons 3: The Ruins Set the Boundaries 神魔传3归墟定界 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Dust尘外听风Eastern Fantasy335k WordsCompleted The Legend of Gods and Demons 3: Returning to the Ruins, Setting the Boundaries Synopsis: Beneath the peace of the Three Realms, dark currents stir in the Guixu. Old grudges and new resentments intertwine, and the laws of balance teeter on the brink. Nezha, wielding his Fire-Tipped Spear, and Ao Bing, bearing the Dragon Seal, join forces once more and embark on an unknown journey to set the boundaries. Amid the wasteland of Guixu, they discover an ancient book on the laws of balance. At the brin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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