Taoist Temple Novels 道观小说。

1. 1 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 34.8kReads8.8Score3.1kShelves

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   The completed book is for you.

2. 2 道 Reverend, Stop Pretending. I Know You Can Use Immortal Arts 道长别装了，我知道你会仙术 Too Sleepy to Sleep困的睡不着Mystery11.7M WordsOngoing At Zhongnan Mountain, people knew only that it was home to the Quanzhen Sect. Few knew that at its foot stood a dilapidated Taoist temple. That day, the people of Gujing Temple burst onto the scene. From then on, their name would resound throughout the land! 186.2kReads9.2Score13.7kShelves

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3. 3 贫 This Taoist Only Wants to Cultivate in Peace 贫道只想安静修仙 Master of the Cloudwatching Tower观云楼主Urban49k WordsOngoing [One True Path] [End-Times Taoist Master + Dao Master] [No Female Lead] A Taoist priest in the Age of Declining Dharma obtains celestial seals from the Heavenly Palace. He becomes the last immortal official capable of performing spells and divine arts. Starting out as the impoverished master of a remote mountain temple, he administers talisman-infused water, saves the people, expounds the Dao, and commands ghosts and spirits. Step by step, he cultivates to immortality, reshapes the divine and im 498Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend a novel called "Immortal Seedling." In the Dharma-ending Age, an impoverished Taoist priest from a dilapidated temple receives immortal seals and becomes the last celestial official, gaining the ability to cast supernatural spells. He uses talismans and water to save villagers and promote Taoism. The author has a deep understanding of Taoism and its teachings. No female lead, no system. Absolutely fantastic! Disagree? Let's debate!

4. 4 都 The Yin-Yang Master of the City 都市阴阳天师 The Big Cabbage in the Snow雪地里的大白菜Mystery3.4M WordsOngoing Traditional supernatural horror. The protagonist starts out as a Celestial Master, turns into a purple-eyed zombie midway through, and transforms whenever he can’t win. If that bothers you, please give this a pass. Zhou Yuanqing studied under a purple-robed Celestial Master and chose to join Bureau 749, handling supernatural cases across the country: evil spirits, zombies, mountain demons, Japan’s Kiku School, Nanyang curse practitioners… In places ordinary people cannot see, battles of magic ha 30.9kReads8.1Score2.4kShelves

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   This book is alright; it's a ghost-hunting novel, a traditional urban supernatural story. It's quite readable and suits my taste.

5. 5 豫 Strange Tales from Western Henan 豫西诡事 X Half-ImmortalX半仙Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted You may think I’m telling a story, but these are things I’ve experienced firsthand over the past ten-odd years. You don’t have to believe me, but are you sure everyone you’ve met was human? Science can’t explain everything… 28.7kReads8.4Score3.6kShelves

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   There are no fancy or outlandish magical battles in it, only the most realistic handling of things. The author himself is a Taoist priest, and everything in it is based on real events he has dealt with over the years.

6. 6 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The so-called Taoist mysticism is actually the highest philosophy. Just look at the two books below and you'll understand!

7. 7 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score460Shelves
8. 8 乌 A Tujia Daoist by the Wu River 乌江边的土家道士 Old Ghost of the Tujia土家老鬼Eastern Fantasy963k WordsCompleted A graduate of a top university, unable to pass the civil service exam after years of trying and considering his family circumstances, accepts his family’s legacy and becomes a home-based Taoist priest. This Tao is not that Tao: it’s nothing like the Taoist priests we normally imagine. There are no strict rules and taboos, nor any grand mission to save all humanity. Yet this Tao is also that Tao: he wears the same robes, communicates with the realms of yin and yang, and does what he can to help. 873Reads6.5Score100Shelves

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   Taoist lineage, Tujia legends, and ethnic customs along the Wujiang River

9. 9 道 Taiyi of the Daoist Sect: I Should Never Have Descended to the Mortal Realm 道门太乙：本座就不该下凡 Master Incompetent无能大师Eastern Fantasy267k WordsCompleted Absolutely no AI content, conceived entirely by a human mind. No System, no naive protagonist, pure Taoist tradition. A serious heads-up: This is a traditional, carefully written story with a somewhat slow start. It picks up after eight chapters. Pingdan, a beggar of unknown origins, unexpectedly encounters a member of the Three Purities sect. To repay his master’s kindness, he travels thousands of miles, keeps his promise, and honors the dead. Who could have known his complicated past would co 748Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this book to you.

10. 10 道 At the Taoist Temple: I Got Livestreamed Teaching Animals the Way 道观：给动物讲道的我被直播了 Coffee with Liquor咖啡加酒Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Three years ago, just after graduating from college, Cheng Fan was dragged home by his parents to inherit the family’s dilapidated Taoist temple. The moment he inherited the temple, he activated the strongest Taoist System. Over the next three years, Cheng Fan steadily built up the temple’s business. Alongside a toddler he had picked up two years earlier, he spent each day doing his regular lessons and cultivating. Then one day, a livestreamer showed up. After broadcasting Cheng Fan summoning cl 7.3kReads8.5Score470Shelves

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    1. The protagonist initially intended to peacefully cultivate immortality in a Taoist temple, but was unexpectedly drawn into various bizarre wish-fulfilling events. The urban setting and cultivation elements collide in a whimsical way, and the live-streaming format adds to the fun and interactivity. The protagonist oscillates between absurdity and seriousness, diligently cultivating to improve his strength while dealing with all sorts of wish-fulfilling requests. The plot is wildly imaginative, with humor and thrills flying together, offering a unique experience of daily life cultivating immortality in a Taoist temple. 2. The Taoist temple where the protagonist resides faces a crisis of trust from the start, being questioned and exposed as a fraud. Facing this predicament, the protagonist uses his wisdom and courage to gradually uncover the truth within the temple and resolve the crisis. The novel presents Taoist temple life from a unique perspective, incorporating urban elements, with a dramatic plot and a vividly portrayed female lead who grows stronger amidst adversity, keeping readers eagerly anticipating what's to come. 3. The Taoist temple world constructed in the novel is full of mystery, with various strange events and mysterious cultivation techniques emerging one after another. The protagonist embarks on a fantastical journey of cultivation in this bizarre and wondrous Taoist temple. The author's depiction of Eastern fantasy elements is authentic, from ancient Taoist traditions to mysterious battles between immortals and demons, all rendered with exquisite detail and vividness, immersing you in the charm of traditional fantasy.

11. 11 道 Taoist Temple: Exposed as a Fraud from the Start 道观：开局就被打假了 The Cat at the Crossroads十字路口的喵Urban431k WordsOngoing [Urban] + [Taoist Priest] + [Livestream] + [Spiritual Qi Revival] + [One Female Lead (No Female Lead)] He transmigrates to a parallel world where historical records are woefully incomplete, and awakens the Taoism Revival System. The national treasure, the giant panda, is my registered disciple! Fortune-telling and face-reading? Just the basics for me! Martial arts? No, I cultivate the Immortal Dao! Taoism is a scam? That's ancient history. Spiritual Qi begins to revive, deities awaken across the 321Reads6.0Score—Shelves
12. 12 这 There's Something Strange About This Taoist Temple 这个道观有点怪 Warming My Feet by the Fire炉火烤脚Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted [Traditional Fantasy + No System + Talented Protagonist] This isn't a wish-fulfillment novel. If it isn't to your taste, please move along. The cultivation realms are listed in the reviews. This Taoist temple is a little strange: the beautiful senior sister is handsome. The innocent junior sister is adorable, and the hot-tempered master has a weird name. So what about the senior brother? The senior brother is a slacker, always shirking work, pretending to be timid, and quick to run. He lazes in 1.5kReads7.8Score101Shelves
13. 13 秒 Instant Kill 秒杀 Xiao Qian萧潜Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted The moment his soul awakens, a new world appears before him. It is an unfamiliar world, a world of talismans. There are countless secret realms and talisman beasts, and even higher-level worlds of talismans. Guo Shier is like a pawn crossing the river, instantly killing any enemy that stands in the way of his survival. He must keep growing stronger and find more powerful talismans. But when he reaches the summit of the talisman world, will he still be able to go further? 17kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    Super good-looking, highly recommended!

14. 14 大 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Lintai麟台Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score490Shelves

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    I'm a student at a Taoist academy. To be responsible, this book is the most insightful online novel on what Chinese Taoism is and what cultivation entails. All the characters are verifiable Taoist priests, and it represents the last glorious era of Chinese Taoism's political and social influence. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

15. 15 痞 The Rogue Heavenly Master 痞子天师 The Bored Mr. Q无聊的Q先生Urban451k WordsOngoing [No System] + [Not brainless] + [No harem] + [Not invincible] Beneath the surface of this world lurks a mysterious force known as the [Xuanmen]. Zhang Daoyi, a young Taoist priest from Niubei Mountain, is sent down the mountain by the Old Celestial Master to gain experience. Along the way, he meets many dependable companions, and together they encounter all kinds of bizarre events. In the end, he gradually uncovers the dark side of this world... #This will be a long story, so read with confiden 872Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Uh... I wasn't at the Taoist temple; I went down the mountain. [Learned it]

16. 16 玄 The Mystical Yellow Emperor's Yinfu Scripture 玄学黄帝阴符经 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆124k WordsCompleted The Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan: Leader of the ancient Huaxia tribal alliance and the common ancestor of the Huaxia people in China's remote antiquity. First among the Five Emperors, he is revered as the “cultural progenitor of China.” An emperor embodies virtue, the Way, and Heaven; he holds the highest position. “From ancient times to the present, only our Huaxia endures.” When in doubt, study Daoism at once. Those who observe the past and understand the Way find joy in both the great and the smal 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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17. 17 望 The Art of Reading Qi 望气术 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆180k WordsCompleted Introduction to The Art of Qi Reading This book delves into the mysterious art of qi reading. Qi reading involves interpreting people's fortunes and predicting good or bad luck by observing the colors, shapes, and changes of clouds and qi fields. It can be used to assess the auspiciousness of a home or burial site. Golden yellow signifies great fortune, prosperity, and success; purple is also auspicious, signaling academic honors and an official career. Practicing qi reading requires a foundati 1.7kReads—Score605Shelves
18. 18 太 The True Awakening of the Supreme Old Lord's Daoist Heart 太上老君道心启真 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆Eastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted Take the void and the natural way as its guiding principle; take clarity, purity, inaction, and non-interference as its substance. Act without intention or attachment; unite with the One, and all things are accomplished. The Supreme Lord Lao, the foremost teacher of the Dao, embodies profound virtue that flows far and wide. His every word and deed contains the ultimate principles of the Great Dao. The Lord Lao often presents himself with a calm and peaceful bearing, every gesture displaying comp 1.8kReads6.8Score355Shelves
19. 19 太 The Supreme Dao Lord 太上大道君 Long Zijian龙子健Urban1.9M WordsOngoing A meteorite fell onto the snowy plains of the northern lands. No one knew it had brought not a child, but a fragment of the Heavenly Court's great calamity. At sixteen, the orphan Li Yuchen entered Shangqing Zhengyi Palace on Mount Longhu. Three trials, one talisman, nine orphans, and a single promise to stand as fellow disciples made them a family. Snake demons, plague gods, demon kings... One disaster after another struck. When the Jiangxia Nuclear Power Plant was on the verge of meltdown, he 2.1kReads6.7Score226Shelves

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    System Taoist Urban Cultivation Category

20. 20 道 The Taoist Landlord, Open the Door! 道士房东，快开门 Yi Zhihu佚之狐Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Her boyfriend left her stranded on the highway, but a handsome Taoist priest picked her up. She never expected that, besides seeing ghosts all day, she'd also have to keep begging the priest, who was always trying to take advantage of her, to open the door and save her... 2.5kReads8.8Score338Shelves

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    [Please follow][Please follow] After breaking up with her scumbag boyfriend, the female lead gets on a ghost bus... And is then picked up by a Taoist priest. After that, she sees ghosts every day and begs the male lead for help... It's a classic bickering couple story; the male lead is intelligent, and the female lead gradually matures and achieves her goals.

21. 21 猎 The Ghost Hunter's Troubles 猎鬼师的烦恼 Liang Benbuyi亮本布衣Urban285k WordsCompleted The Zhengying Sect started with just two Taoist priests and eventually grew to only six. It is a sect known for having very few Taoists. Its ghost hunters are successors to Uncle Nine, tasked with cultivating the Dao and hunting ghosts. Lu Yiming comes from a martial arts sect, and his martial uncle is the president of the National Taoist Association. His wife is a disciple of the Shenxiao Sect, skilled in thunder magic. Both Lu Yiming and his master, Master Ma, are from Northeast China. The sto 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Then take a look at my book. This book is about Taoist priests hunting ghosts. I borrowed the techniques from Lam Ching-ying's movies, using reality as a basis for fiction. For example, the incantations, hand gestures, vegetarian meals, and the fact that the Taoist robes are black, white, and blue are all based on facts. I didn't just make things up.

22. 22 北 The Arctic Demon Immortal's Tale 北极妖仙传 Drunken Southern Star醉酒天南星Eastern Fantasy107k WordsOngoing In the waning years of the Qing dynasty, warlords fought one another. At home, rival factions battled for control of the realm, while abroad, Japanese invaders watched hungrily. By a twist of fate, the protagonist, Zhang Bei, becomes a demon immortal. He slays foreign enemies and quells internal unrest, witnessing the rise and fall of history from the perspective of a cultivator. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a novel I wrote. The inspiration came from *The Broken Robe*. I borrowed some of its spiritual energy level system. There are no cheat codes, just a world of martial arts and fantasy filled with fighting and killing.

23. 23 测 Fortune-Telling Master Prequel: The Way to Immortality 测字大师前传：有道长生 The Winds and Clouds Are Yours to Rely On风云自可依Urban184k WordsOngoing Immortality is the ultimate pursuit of every human being. In ancient times, our Chinese ancestors observed heaven and earth, sensed the transformations of nature, performed shamanic rites, and communed with ancestral gods in their quest for immortality; In the medieval era, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors cultivated virtue and established customs, created writing, sought harmony with heaven and humanity, gathered herbs and refined elixirs, and cultivated their meridians, acupoints, and in 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The legendary stories of the Seven Schools of Quanzhen

24. 24 万 Chronicle of All Laws Returning to the Void 万法归墟录3 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy604k WordsCompleted This book gathers an extraordinary range of wondrous techniques from across the world. At one end are ancient immortal arts from primordial secret realms, revered as legends, whose every move seems to contain the immense power to create heaven and earth. At the other are unique secret arts passed down through generations by hidden martial sects, each carrying the blood, sweat, and wisdom of countless cultivators. It covers everything in detail: external cultivation methods renowned for their fie 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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25. 25 全 The Secret Teachings of Quanzhen 全真密传 One of a Kind Mu Cheng绝版慕承Mystery265k WordsCompleted The Complete Perfection Dao brings together the Three Teachings, recognizes the mind and sees one’s true nature, and preserves the whole truth. This ancient tradition, passed down for thousands of years, nearly withered away during a period of turmoil… In 1977, the mainland’s college entrance examination, suspended for ten years amid the chaos of the Cultural Revolution, was reinstated. Eighteen-year-old Liu Yong left the mountain at his master’s request to take this momentous exam, hoping to fi 126Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 上 Ancient Cultivation Records: The Qi Refining Ways of China's Ancestors 上古修真录：华夏先民的炼气之道 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字436k WordsCompleted Over the long course of Chinese civilization, the ancient Qi-cultivators of the pre-Qin era had already developed a complete path to self-cultivation and well-being. They observed the movements of heaven and earth, imitated the forms of birds and beasts, regulated their breathing in harmony with yin and yang, and guided the flow of qi and blood in pursuit of unity between body and spirit and a long life. These ancient practices not only laid the foundations for later Daoist health cultivation, m 61Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 功 The Complete Guide to Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills 功法武技大全 Flame God炎神1.1M WordsOngoing All kinds of cultivation techniques and martial arts skills await... (Please note: These techniques are imaginary and fictional, with no actual supernatural effects. They are for entertainment and reference only. In real life, we should uphold a scientific attitude and think rationally.) 240Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 工 The Best Feng Shui Master on the Construction Site 工地最强建筑风水师 Good Fortune Comes to the Good吉人自有天祥Mystery1.8M WordsOngoing [If this caught your eye, it must be fate. Don't scroll away just yet.] This novel (campus opening + wild imagination + an expansive world) combines feng shui and the supernatural (using feng shui to weave the plot together), fantasy, magic, science fiction, parallel worlds, and time travel to the past. The pace picks up dramatically after Chapter 30, and the story strongly promotes traditional Chinese culture. Also known as From the Start with a Treasure Gourd to Help Me Destroy Demons Also kno 2.2kReads8.3Score265Shelves

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    "Feng Shui Secrets + Supernatural Events + Bureau 749 + Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism + Qimen Dunjia + Mohist Mechanical Arts + Lu Ban Techniques + Reincarnated Living Buddha!" ​​Written from the perspective of an architectural engineer, this book explores the essence of feng shui, interpreting the core philosophies of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

29. 29 离 After My Divorce, I Embarked on the Path to Immortality 离婚后我开启了仙途 No Wood or Stone无木石Urban608k WordsCompleted A real man can't go a single day without power, and a true man can't go a single day without money. When you have neither power nor money, people will nitpick you no matter how good you are, and look down on you no matter how well you treat them... 2.7kReads8.2Score169Shelves

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30. 30 我 I'm Not a God of Theater: Prequel, the Outer-Domain Demon 我不是戏神前传之域外天魔 Heaven and Earth Dream of Butterflies天地梦蝶Male-Channel Fanfiction3.1M WordsOngoing Wife, do you know that the child in your womb is a reborn Immortal Emperor? I was a mad scholar locked away in a psychiatric hospital, yet I became the final hope of the gods of the Three Realms! The extraterrestrial demon Cthulhu is about to invade, and the civilization of Blue Star is on the brink of destruction. The Jade Emperor and Lady Houtu have personally appeared in my dreams to beg me to emerge from seclusion! But I'm just an ordinary guy who drove himself insane trying to make money b 116Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 茅 The Maoshan Taoist-Buddhist Master 茅山道释 Heaven and Earth Dream of Butterflies天地梦蝶Urban5.7M WordsOngoing [Maoshan] + [Supernatural] + [Urban Cultivation] + [Stunning Beauties] The mighty Heavenly Emperor is reborn, only to be driven to the brink by a predatory loan contract?! In my previous life, I was Shiti Huan Yindiluo, the Heavenly Emperor. My merits complete, I should have ascended beyond the heavens, but I was ambushed by petty villains, and my divine soul fell into the mortal world! Fortunately, the power of the Sumeru Realm protected me, and I was reborn alongside a Maoshan Celestial Maste 759Reads—Score100Shelves
32. 32 混 The Awakening of Sun Wukong, the Chaos Demon Ape 混沌魔猿孙悟空之觉醒 Heaven and Earth Dream of Butterflies天地梦蝶Xianxia1.1M WordsOngoing Ten thousand years after attaining Buddhahood on the pilgrimage for the scriptures, Sun Wukong, the Victorious Fighting Buddha, glimpses a fragment of the truth while meditating: the Celestial Court, Mount Ling, and the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss are all illusions of the "Sumeru Realm," a prison built to contain him. A savage fury and thirst for battle rise from the depths of his soul. He smashes Mount Ling, storms the Hall of Miraculous Mist, and punches through the world's barriers, stepping 10Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 弥 Maitreya Heavenly Emperor 弥勒天帝 Heaven and Earth Dream of Butterflies天地梦蝶Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted [Mortal cultivation + creation of the heavens and myriad worlds + fantasy + beauties galore] Citi Tianxing has already reached the peak of the Heavenly Emperor realm, yet he resolutely gives up his position as sovereign over all worlds and ventures toward an even higher, unknown realm. He seeks to question the heavens: What is the meaning of cultivation? What is the purpose of creation? Follow him as he battles across the Myriad Worlds, comprehending the great mysteries of darkness, light, life, 150Reads6.2Score—Shelves
34. 34 长 The Living Hell of the Immortal Realm 长生天之人间炼狱 Heaven and Earth Dream of Butterflies天地梦蝶Urban235k WordsCompleted I'm the damn heir to the title of Great Emperor, yet I've been put through hell in the mortal world. When I return to claim my throne, I'll use my blade to wash away every humiliation I've suffered! Demon Emperor, just you wait! Fifteen days in heaven, one hundred and fifty years on earth. That's more than enough time! 32Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 修 The Great Path of Cultivation 修行大道 Mr. Qiankun乾坤先生122k WordsCompleted Hello, all those who are destined to cross paths with me! I am Mr. Qian Kun. I write The Way of Cultivation to promote the ancient cultivation culture of China. Those who feel a connection are welcome to follow along and cultivate together. 996Reads6.7Score130Shelves

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    Confucianism: 1. Filial Piety: Filial piety is the foremost of all virtues. 2. Brotherly Love: Brotherly and sisterly love. 3. Loyalty: Loyalty to the ruler and country, respect for one's job and profession. 4. Trustworthiness: A person cannot stand without trustworthiness; it is a matter of diminishing rather than increasing. 5. Propriety: Respect for teachers in conduct. 6. Righteousness: Upholding justice and chastity. 7. Integrity: Being spotless and upright. 8. Shame: Clear distinction between right and wrong; the bottom line of being a person. Taoism: 1. Tao: Following nature, adhering to the fundamental laws of the universe, governing by non-action, and not imposing interference. 2. Virtue: Maintaining a simple and pure nature, possessing high moral character, benefiting others without contention. 3. Purity: Inner purity, undisturbed by worldly complexities and desires. 4. Tranquility: Maintaining quiet and peace, observing all things in tranquility, and cultivating body and mind. 5. Emptiness: Emptying oneself, not bound by prejudice and fixed ideas, embracing the world with an open and inclusive heart. 6. **Nothingness:** Comprehending the state of "nothingness," letting go of attachment to tangible things and fame, returning to one's true nature. 7. **Gentleness:** Approaching the world with gentleness and humility, like water, seemingly weak yet containing immense power. 8. **Harmony:** Pursuing harmony, coexisting harmoniously with nature and others, avoiding conflict and strife. Buddhist Philosophy: 1. **Compassion:** Having compassion, feeling empathy for the suffering of all beings, offering care and help. 2. **Sorrow:** Having pity on the suffering of all beings, vowing to help them escape the sea of ​​suffering. 3. **Joy:** Rejoicing in the happiness and joy of all beings, without harboring jealousy or hatred. 4. **Equanimity:** Abandoning greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt, letting go of the pursuit of worldly desires and attachments. 5. **Precepts:** Observing precepts, regulating one's behavior, refraining from harming beings or violating morality. 6. **Concentration:** Cultivating meditation, focusing the mind, not being disturbed by external influences, thereby gaining wisdom and concentration. 7. **Insight:** Opening wisdom, discerning the essence of things, and freeing oneself from afflictions and confusion. 8. Emptiness: Understanding the true meaning of "emptiness," realizing that all things in the world are illusory, and not clinging to appearances. Externally, not clinging to form; internally, not clinging to emptiness. One should dwell nowhere, yet give rise to the mind. The past mind is unattainable, the present mind is unattainable, the future mind is unattainable. Wang Yangming's Philosophy of Mind: 1. Mind: The mind is principle; the mind is the essence of all things in the universe, and all moral norms and truths originate from within. 2. Conscience: Innate moral judgment and intuitive ability, capable of distinguishing right from wrong, good from evil, is the fundamental principle of being human. 3. Extending Conscience: Through continuous self-reflection and practice, removing the obscuration of selfish desires, extending inner conscience to all things. 4. Unity of Knowledge and Action: Knowledge and action are one; having correct understanding requires action, deepening understanding through action, and avoiding empty talk. 5. Sincerity: Making one's intentions sincere, not deceiving oneself, and maintaining a pure and untainted heart. 6. Loving the People: Caring for the people, actively participating in society, and benefiting the people through practical actions. 7. **Investigation of Things:** Exploring the principles of nature through concrete things, perfecting oneself through understanding and practice. 8. **Aspiration:** Establishing lofty aspirations, clarifying life goals, and striving tirelessly to achieve ideals. Zhang Defen's "Meeting the Unknown Self": **Tranquility:** Inner peace leads to far-reaching goals, discarding restlessness and distractions. **Reflection:** Regular self-reflection, understanding one's inner thoughts. **Enlightenment:** Comprehending the true meaning of life, penetrating the wisdom of existence. **Relinquishment:** Letting go of unnecessary burdens, freeing the mind from shackles. **Love:** Embracing compassion and kindness, warming all things in the world. **Harmony:** Harmonizing body and mind, accepting the complete self. **Awareness:** Awakening inner awareness, discerning the truth of life. The unique path to "Meeting the Self Who Makes Dreams Come True": **Dream:** Cherishing beautiful dreams, illuminating the way forward. **Aspiration:** Establishing firm aspirations, anchoring the goal of struggle. **Diligence:** Diligent effort, accumulating the capital for success. **Creativity:** Daring to explore and innovate, breaking through mental limitations. **Persistence:** Persevering, undaunted by difficulties and obstacles. **Goodness:** Skillfully seizing opportunities, keenly observing timing. **Harmony:** Rationally planning actions, orderly advancing dreams. The unique path to "Living a Brand New Self": Courage: Bravely challenge yourself and break through comfort zones. Change: Actively embrace change and welcome new possibilities. Learning: Continuously learn and grow to improve your own qualities. Decisiveness: Decisively let go of the past and say goodbye to outdated patterns. Joy: Maintain an optimistic attitude and face life's ups and downs with a smile. Health: Pay attention to physical and mental health and solidify the foundation of life. Truthfulness: Uphold your true self and show your unique style. The only way is to start with change. "A Guide to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Human World" The path to immortality is often closely linked to the purification of the mind, the cultivation of morality, and the harmony with nature. From these perspectives, we have created "A Guide to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Human World" for you: 1. Tranquility: Cultivate yourself with tranquility, stay away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and purify your heart. 2. Kindness: Take kindness as the foundation, have a compassionate and loving heart, and make many good connections. 3. Enlightenment: Understand the principles of heaven, see through all things in the world, and understand your true nature. 4. Humility: Be humble in dealing with the world, neither arrogant nor impatient nor discouraged, and have an open mind. 5. Harmony: Live in harmony with all things, be one with all things, and follow nature. 6. Forbearance: Be patient and restrained, tolerate what is intolerable, and cultivate a broad mind. 7. 8. **Letting Go:** Letting go of fame and fortune, freeing oneself from shackles. 9. **Diligence:** Diligently cultivating oneself, refining one's skills, and persevering without slackening. 10. The only way is to practice from this moment on.

36. 36 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves

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    This is an instruction manual about the universe. It has been banned four times due to its profound involvement in celestial secrets, and it may be banned again! Please read it quickly, or you'll miss out!

37. 37 六 The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 六祖法宝坛经 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅296k WordsCompleted Opening Verse The supreme, profound, wondrous Dharma is rarely encountered, even in a hundred million kalpas. Now that I can see, hear, receive, and uphold it, may I understand the Tathagata's true meaning. The true nature of the universe: those who hear this true Dharma can awaken and be reborn, break free from the illusory cycle of reincarnation, and attain liberation and freedom! 387Reads—Score102Shelves
38. 38 永 The Song of Enlightenment: A Timeless Masterpiece by Master Yongjia 永嘉大师千古神书之证道歌 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅253k WordsCompleted A divine book, a divine book! One that can sharpen your wisdom, open your mind to new possibilities, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you unstoppable!!! A sensational new release, now available!!! The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her mind opened an 947Reads7.0Score212Shelves
39. 39 开 The Book of Enlightenment: A Guide to Beating the Game of Life 开悟神书，人生游戏通关指南 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅292k WordsCompleted A divine book, a divine book, one that can enhance your wisdom, unleash your imagination, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you invincible with a cheat! Coming in hot! The Path to Awakening and Growth A seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true nature upon hearing the true Dharma. She immediately gave up her thousand-year dragon pearl, and her greed and attachment vanished in an instant. Her mind opened and grew clear, serene at last, and she g 503Reads8.7Score100Shelves
40. 40 地 The Mysteries of Earth Veins 地脉奇门 Water Domain Dry City水域干城Mystery330k WordsCompleted This fantasy novel incorporates feng shui, the arts of Qimen Dunjia, character divination, burial texts, and other elements. The male protagonist is drawn into a geomantic conspiracy within a conspiracy that has lasted a thousand years. In the end, he grows from a postgraduate archaeology student into a ruthless figure capable of defying fate... 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not a Taoist temple, but a Taoist novel would work.

41. 41 气 Seeking the Dao in the Sea of Qi 气海问道 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy904k WordsCompleted Qi Sea: The Way is a systematic treatise on Qi cultivation that transcends any single school or tradition. It does not rely on any particular religious or metaphysical system. Instead, drawing on the intersection of human life sciences, traditional energy philosophy, and modern mind-body practices, it builds a complete system of Qi cultivation that is logically rigorous, clearly structured, and amenable to practical verification. The book presents Qi as the common origin of the universe and all 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Secrets of the Cultivation World

42. 42 逆 The Mortal Immortal Who Defies Fate 逆命凡仙1 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted Heaven has forsaken me, so I shall defy fate! Even an ordinary mortal can shake the path to immortality! In this vast world, where immortals and gods stand tall and countless races vie for supremacy, fate is determined by Heaven, and one’s spiritual roots dictate one’s destiny. Chen Xiao was born with the “Root of Annihilation.” Spiritual energy shuns him, and the Great Dao rejects him. He is a cultivation failure, worth less than an ant. His family looks down on him, the world scorns him, and 1Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 星 The Star Gate Divine Disk: The Hidden Laws of Heaven's Order 星门神盘，隐藏的天道运行法则 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字517k WordsCompleted In the vast universe, might there be an invisible, intricate web governing the laws of Heaven? In the bustling mortal world, might there be an ultimate secret path of cultivation connecting Heaven and Earth with body and mind? The timeless masterpiece The Star Gate Divine Disc: The Hidden Laws Governing Heaven will reveal all these mysteries. This book is the first to put forward the grand central idea that “the universe is a divine disc, and the human body is a star gate.” It explains in depth 86Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 太 The Supreme Profound Heaven-Burning Art 太玄焚天诀 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy21k WordsCompleted The Supreme Profound Sky-Burning Art In a world newly formed from primordial chaos lies a fantasy continent where cultivating inner qi reigns supreme: the Sky-Burning Continent. The land is filled with powerful figures, and mysterious cultivation techniques emerge one after another. The most mysterious and powerful of them all is the legendary Supreme Profound Sky-Burning Art. Protagonist: Ling Tian was an ordinary young man from a small town on the outskirts of the Sky-Burning Continent. By a 143Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 弈 The Mysteries of Chess: A Six-Dimensional Guide to Chess Strategy 弈道玄天：象棋心法六维通解 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字389k WordsCompleted [The cosmos as the board, six dimensions as the game] The chessboard is a miniature cosmos, and the boundary between Chu and Han echoes the divisions of the celestial equator. This book innovatively combines six dimensions: military strategy, psychological manipulation, astronomical laws, philosophical inquiry, Qimen Dunjia, and feng shui energy, elevating Chinese chess into a model of cosmic contest. By analyzing the arrangement of the Twenty-Eight Mansions in Hu Ronghua’s endgame Seven Stars G 100Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 只 I Can Only Fight Monsters, and That Lets Me Cultivate? What Is This, Liaozhai? 只会打怪，就能修仙？什么聊斋！ Beast Excavator猛兽挖掘机Mystery398k WordsCompleted From the start, he accidentally eats a dragon's egg, gets chased by the dragon, and stumbles into the world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio! Kill the monsters, keep the pretty spirits! Then he discovers that killing ghosts and monsters lets him gain their abilities! Magical treasures, cultivation techniques, buried riches? Wait, can he also score treasures and techniques by taking in spirits? Any way of recruiting them works~ 160Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Taoist temples in the world of Liaozhai

47. 47 太 The Way of Taiyi 太乙之道 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆24k WordsCompleted This book discusses the Dao, human nature, and the destiny of life, explaining the Principles of the Golden Flower of the Great Ultimate. It emphasizes the practice of turning the light around and using it to condense a Dharma body, thereby attaining spiritual transformation. Its methods are highly adaptable, but only those who are intelligent and composed can practice them. It translates the classical text and analyzes it in an objective, rational manner. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 逆 Defying Heaven to Become a God: The Chess Player 逆天成神之执棋人 Heaven and Earth Dream of Butterflies天地梦蝶1.2M WordsOngoing I, Ye Zhenyu, have just ascended to the throne of the Future Buddha Heavenly Emperor, personally bringing the Dharma-ending Age of the cultivation world to an end! I thought this was the pinnacle of existence, but then I saw a strange eye above the heavens, gazing down at me with indifference! Is this supreme glory, or a conspiracy planned for countless ages?! As the son of Ye Fan, I was born with extraordinary destiny. By a twist of fate, I awakened an ancient divine status that had long vani 38Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 末 In the Apocalypse, the Gods Toy with Mortals, but I, Ye Fan, Defy Heaven and Slay the Gods 末世诸神愚戏凡人我叶凡逆天斩神 Heaven and Earth Dream of Butterflies天地梦蝶Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.8M WordsOngoing Synopsis: The whole world is dragged into a deadly deception called the “Faith Game.” Everyone struggles to survive, but I’ve been abandoned by the gods?! When everyone receives a “game notification” and becomes a player under one of the sixteen Primordial Gods, I, Ye Fan, the most devout follower of the God of Fate, am mercilessly shut out! No guidance, no System, no divine favor. I’m like a bug forgotten by the world! What kind of joke is this? The bustling city turns into a blood-soaked pr 53Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 渡 After a Disastrous Tribulation, I Went into Seclusion at a Mortal's Temple 渡劫惨败，我隐居凡间道观 Golden Blade Loves Vegetables爱吃青菜的金刀Urban468k WordsCompleted The tribulation lightning burns away the immortal body. Carrying the power of eight hundred years of alchemical fire and formations, the remnant soul falls into a Taoist temple on Blue Star! Just then, spiritual qi revival sweeps across the globe. Japanese ninjas, Western European vampires, the Holy See, and supernatural power users from overseas all covet the spirit veins of the Dragon Kingdom, sowing chaos throughout the world. The protagonist has no System and relies on no Heavenly Dao. He ta 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Failed his tribulation and his soul transmigrated to a modern Taoist temple to cultivate immortality. No system, spiritual energy resurgence. His eldest disciple is the illegitimate son of an ancient martial arts family, and his second disciple is a billionaire heiress from Shanghai. He suppresses ninjas and superhumans. It's so good, highly recommended!

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