Suddenly in the Mood for Cultivation Stories, the Kind Without a System 突然想看修仙文，不带系统的那种。

1. 551 全 I'm the Only Normal Person in the Entire Cultivation World 全修真界就我一个正常人 Watching Blue Smoke Curl Around the West Tower望青烟绕西楼Ancient Romance468k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + a touch of an ensemble cast + growth + (not sure if there’ll be a love interest; the author hasn’t decided) + face-slapping] Mu Xi was a high school student who had struggled through three miserable years of high school. After finally making it through the college entrance exams, all she wanted was a good night’s sleep and a chance to dream about the future. Then she opened her eyes and found herself in a cultivation world. Mu Xi: Excuse me, what? Mu Xi: I just wanted to get a 3.1kReads8.7Score522Shelves

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   Both of these are cultivation novels I recently found, and they're both very interesting and enjoyable, but neither is finished yet [crying]. I wait for updates every day. The first one only has a system for the original female lead, but the system isn't very important in the story. It's an ensemble piece, and the main characters are really well-developed, with a captivating plot. The second one is more humorous and lighthearted, but the female lead is incredibly insightful and adorable. The male lead is a ruthless sword master, but he gradually falls in love with her and chooses to abandon his cultivation path and start anew.

2. 552 我 Betting on Spirits in Another World 我在异世界赌灵 Secondhand Squirrel二手松鼠Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted What is spirit gambling? Is it gambling for money? No, no. Spirit gambling is much more thrilling than gambling for money. Don't believe me? Come in and see for yourself! Since ancient times, where there are immortals, there have also been demons. The line between immortals and demons is like the line between good and evil, and it all comes down to the choices cultivators make. A hundred thousand years ago, the ancient world collapsed in the war between immortals and demons. Its legacy was shat 516Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   Isn't that a coincidence?

3. 553 斩 Slay Demons and Exorcise Evil, Trading Merit for Divine Powers 斩妖除魔，我以功德换神通 Yan Gui Chi砚规池Eastern Fantasy84k WordsOngoing The Tianyuan Continent shines like the midday sun, illuminating the nine provinces, the four seas, and the realms in every direction. True immortals sit together and discuss the Dao, opening altars to spread their teachings. Meanwhile, earthly hells abound, where demons and monsters gather in the mountains and forests, bringing endless slaughter. The mortal world rolls on, and countless beings sink into a sea of suffering. The ways of the world surge like tides; though tens of thousands seek the 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one, this one! [Top post][Add to bookshelf]

4. 554 万 Lord of Ten Thousand Nights 万夜之主 A Black-Inked Blade一柄墨刀Eastern Fantasy4.7M WordsCompleted Thirteen years ago, a blood-red demon star fell to earth. Was it the end, or a resurgence? The starry sea dimmed, and all things withered. As dusk fell, a ghostly fog once again spread across the land, revealing a mysterious world... 6.2kReads8.9Score632Shelves
5. 555 沙 The Goofy Supporting Character's Cultivation Journey 沙雕女配修仙记 Little Frog Goes Ribbit小青蛙呱呱叫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads are each other's first and only + slow power progression + gradual romance + falling in love over time + happy ending] [A lively, overlooked servant girl vs. a cold, emotionless Sword Venerable who cultivates the Heartless Way] As the heroine of a novel about a woman adored by everyone, naturally, the whole world revolves around her. From the aloof and noble sect master of the Sword Sect to the domineering, carefree sovereign of the demon realm, the wickedly char 8.2kReads9.0Score1kShelves
6. 556 雪 Snowy Night on the Tianshan Mountains 雪夜天山 Secondhand Squirrel二手松鼠Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted [Eastern fantasy + play the pig to eat the tiger + comedy + revenge] On a snowy night ten years ago, I was in my mother’s arms, watching with my own eyes as a group of men in black hunted her down! Ten years later, I descend the mountain and enter the Academy of All Life. Then one day, I unexpectedly discover that I have half-demon blood. Me: “I’m a demon? What kind of demon am I?” When demon calamity strikes, an elder of the Academy of All Life points at me and curses, “Half-demons are the root 1.2kReads6.7Score112Shelves
7. 557 玄 Xuanhuan: From the Start, I Forcefully Take in the Demon Empress 玄幻：开局强收妖族女帝 Han Qingru韩清如Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [No System] [No mindless decisions] [Lighthearted comedy] [Multiple heroines] Chen Fan transmigrates to a fantasy world, where the mount given to him by the sect turns out to be the Demon Empress. “I'd rather die than be your mount!” To survive, Chen Fan can only train this mature beauty with a whip, tears in his eyes. From then on, Chen Fan follows her and learns body cultivation, divine abilities, and spirit pill refining, forging his own path to invincibility. The protagonist is not a tradit 2.9kReads8.0Score385Shelves

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   This is a very good, unsystematic cultivation novel.

8. 558 师 My Master's Got a Bit of a Temper 师父脾气不大好 Pouncing in the Pear Garden狸狸园上扑Eastern Fantasy261k WordsOngoing (Inspired by Journey to the West | Two heroines | Battles and healing | A master-and-disciple story of redemption) During a great famine, a girl struggling to survive saved a companion who wanted to die. By a twist of fate, the two broken children became disciples of a “fake immortal.” At first, they thought their master was just a young half-immortal, and figured they could live quietly while cultivating. Little did they know that their master was not only “rather capable,” but also kept giving —Reads—Score115Shelves

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   This Xianxia novel is absolutely amazing! Wow, I was completely blown away from the very first chapter. It's definitely a high-quality novel. I added it to my bookshelf immediately after reading the opening. [Eye roll][cool][vomit][stunned][laughing and crying][sending heart]

9. 559 打EN Cultivating Immortality: My Path to Unrivaled Power 打坐就能涨法力，贫道要无敌 Qian Li Tongfeng千李同风Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsCompleted [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Crushes every opponent] [From setbacks to triumph] [One explosive breakthrough after another] [The ways of the world] [Rapidly becomes invincible] Under a gloomy sky, demons run rampant and evil spirits abound. Ordinary people struggle to survive under the protection of extraordinary forces. Cultivation sects stand high above the world, Dao Lords look down on the ants with indifference, and the word “immortal” has become the greatest taboo. Young Li Qingyun is an 55.1kReads8.7Score5.1kShelves

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   All three novels are quite good, but the only drawback is that they are not finished, which might make them less satisfying to read. However, the plots are all very exciting, and the foreshadowing and plot points are quite interesting. If you like stories similar to Under One Person, you can give Intercepting Fate Master a try.

10. 560 我 I Have a Cautious Senior Brother 我有一个苟师兄 Secondhand Squirrel二手松鼠Eastern Fantasy715k WordsCompleted Lin Xiaogou's ultimate goal in cultivating immortality is to lie flat and live forever. If he can avoid lifting a finger, he won't overwork himself; if he can dodge trouble, he won't get involved! Unfortunately, fate insists on making things difficult for him. His eldest senior brother is a workaholic with obsessive-compulsive tendencies, watching him train every day. Miss even fifteen minutes of practice, and he'll lecture Lin Xiaogou until his ears ring. His second senior brother is a professi 203Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 561 仙 The Immortal Sects See Me as an Ant, but I Steal the Heavenly Dao in My Dreams 仙门视我为蝼蚁，我梦中窃天道 Boyu's Broken Strings, Low-Sugar Version伯牙绝弦低糖版Eastern Fantasy164k WordsOngoing The path to immortality has been severed. Mortals are like ants, at the mercy of the immortals above. But they don't know that I can steal a path to heaven in my dreams! [Mortal Martial Arts]→ [Fragmentary Immortal Arts]→ [Ancient Forbidden Techniques]→ [Dao Venerable's Legacy]! [Deduction in Dreams]→ [Creation from the Void]→ [Slaying in Dreams]→ [Harvesting the Dao Fruit]! While others fight tooth and nail over a single spirit stone, I already possess an entire spiritual vein in my dreams, and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm a seasoned bookworm, so feel free to read! [Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked]

12. 562 穿 I Transmigrated Back to Become a Taoist Priest 穿越回去当道士 Xin Yi信弋Eastern Fantasy277k WordsOngoing The most miserable thing in life is taking the blame for someone else. Liang Xingyang was unexpectedly reborn into a world of cultivation. The emperor actually wanted to use him as a scapegoat, so to make it happen, he made the newborn Liang Xingyang a prince. But Liang Xingyang was an anomaly in this world. From the day he was born, he caught the attention of the great figures in the cultivation world, becoming the Dao Ancestor’s grand-disciple. Then, by a stroke of luck, he took over an academ 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book was written by a Taoist priest who is well-versed in the Taoist canon. His greatest pleasure, after daily chanting and work, is to immerse himself in the world of novels. This novel has just begun, and I hope everyone will follow it! The protagonist is named Liang Xingyang, who was born a prince, but his destiny is to be a Taoist priest. After a bloody battle, he is forced to go up the mountain to cultivate, thus beginning his legendary life! Welcome to follow!

13. 563 穿EN A Guide to Saving Yourself After Becoming Cannon Fodder in the Cultivation World 穿成修真界炮灰自救指南 Knowing the Mountain Forest知山林Ancient Romance854k WordsOngoing [No CP, Multiple Secret Identities, Golden Finger, Woman Disguised as a Man, Cute Pets, Silly Comedy] Tang Yao transmigrates into a book. As a doomed gay man? As a minor cannon-fodder character with few appearances, his only job is to target the heroine in every way possible. In the end, he falls into demonic cultivation and the heroine runs him through the heart with a single sword strike. His whole life is wrapped up in just a few rushed lines. Thinking of the gay character's fate in the book, 67.8kReads9.2Score13.9kShelves
14. 564 截 The Daoist Who Severs Fate 截运道师 Bird of the North北国之鸟Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing Born in a poor mountain village, I ate a dragon fish and gained the destiny of a top scholar. Yet for mortals seeking the Great Dao, joy and sorrow, parting and loss are all unavoidable. Thirty years as beasts of burden among mortals, sixty years as dragons and elephants among Buddhas. How can one reach great enlightenment without enduring a thousand cuts? 12kReads8.7Score293Shelves
15. 565 残 Mending the Broken Cauldron: The Lu Family's Rise in Cultivation 残鼎复元：陆家修仙崛起路 Little Boss小头目Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing Traditional cultivation + slow-burn progression + cautious protagonist + family-focused + mortal's perspective + no System + pseudo-ensemble cast Realms: Qi Refining → Foundation Establishment → Core Formation → Nascent Soul... On the Tianyuan Continent, sects monopolize resources, leaving little room for small and mid-sized clans to survive. The Lu family, on the remote frontier, is one such clan: spiritual energy is scarce, cultivation methods are incomplete, they are trapped at Qi Refining, a 29.9kReads7.7Score2.2kShelves

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    Traditional cultivation novel, no system, no time travel, normal cultivation, Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation.

16. 566 科 Kobe Keeps Bricking Shots, While I Grab Rebounds Like Crazy 科比狂打铁，我篮板抢到飞 Secondhand Squirrel二手松鼠Sports693k WordsOngoing Rodman's peak rebounding card is pretty good, but what the heck is Zhang Lianwan's stamina card? The Kardashian family is a family of defenders, so I'll defend against the Kardashian family! "Oh my God, that kid just grabbed his sixteenth rebound of the quarter." "Who is he? Can somebody tell me?" "Since when did my Lakers have a powerhouse like him? And he's a bench player, too." The 2004-2005 NBA season. November 3. The Lakers are playing away against the Jazz. The fourth quarter. Wang Yi 4.4kReads—Score367Shelves
17. 567 都 Immortal Emperor of the City: You Vulgarly Common Women Think You Can Corrupt Me? 都市仙帝，庸脂俗粉也配魔堕我？ Storm Witch暴风女巫Urban118k WordsOngoing [Urban cultivation, ruthless and decisive, invincible power fantasy, no goody-two-shoes, one female lead, secret realms and planes, no System] In the heavens stands the Jade Capital, with twelve towers and five cities. An immortal strokes my head; my hair is tied up, and I receive the gift of eternal life. Xu Chen, the sole Immortal Emperor of the Canglan Immortal Realm, and the Empress fought a great battle that shattered the endless void. In the end, both of them perished, their souls and Dao —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A recently discovered gem of a book: an urban fantasy novel.

18. 568 都 Everyone Thinks I’m a Sword Cultivator, So I Turn Around and Save the Whole Sect with Alchemy 都当我是剑修，我反手炼丹救全宗 The Seventh Ray of Light第七缕光Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Traditional cultivation + alchemy cultivator + sword cultivator + genius + sects + strong heroine + ensemble cast] In her previous life, Bai Wei died protecting her students. In this life, the moment she opens her eyes, her own grandmother throws her on a mountain to feed the wolves, simply because she is a girl. Fortunately, her parents protect her and establish their own household, carving out a chance for her to survive. A single immortal herb leads her to an ancient, remnant soul. From then 16.2kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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    You absolutely have to check out this one! It's a traditional cultivation novel with no system, starting from the mortal realm. Although it's still being serialized, the author updates three times a day!!!

19. 569 逆 The Rebellious Daughter, Xu Yao 逆女许瑶 Shiyou Po礻由婆Ancient Romance104k WordsCompleted Transmigration, hunting, strong female lead, leveling up, ruthless and decisive. If you’re interested in this book, you can keep reading Against the Current: Xu Yao in the Cultivation World. The man set down his catch and sat across from Xu Yao as if they were old friends. “When did you learn to hunt? People in the village say you got over your idiocy and then went crazy. Is that true?” Xu Yao gritted her teeth. “Yes, I’m crazy. When I get really crazy, I eat people.” The man grinned. “Heh, I do 749Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Authentic no-romance, time-travel, cultivation, comedy, decisive and ruthless, not a saint. Independent cultivator, strong female lead, leveling-up story, foodie, adventure, treasure hunting. No raising children, no pampered group.

20. 570 师 Senior Sister Has Both Love and Career in Hand 师姐她恋爱事业两手抓 Three Thousand Blue Skies三千青空Eastern Fantasy216k WordsCompleted Talent is like pregnancy: no matter how hard you try to hide it, it shows. Though he does his best to conceal that he transmigrated, hoping to lie low until the end of time, fate has other plans. Not only does an immortal sect take an interest in him, but a great demon chooses him too. How annoying is that? “Look at that guy over there. Damn, that grandma's voice is so sweet.” “How old is the grandma?” “No, I mean the milk from a cute little puppy.” “Oh, how old is the dog?” !!! “I only li —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please follow me~ This is roughly the fantasy world I imagined as a child—no system, no awesome settings, just one of the many ordinary people. It's not that I did this because it's me. It's that I did this, and that's how I became who I am.

21. 571 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Seeking Only Eternal Life 凡人修仙：只为长生 Take My Surname and Give You My Name以吾之姓冠你之名Eastern Fantasy162k WordsCompleted (A mortal’s cultivation journey, immortality.) The world is divided between those with spiritual roots and those without. Those with spiritual roots can cultivate, while those without cannot. But the world is vast and full of wonders. Must one really have spiritual roots to cultivate? I, Xu Changsheng, defy the heavens. I use my sword as my dantian, drawing the qi of heaven and earth into the sword core. From this day on, there is no longer the mortal Xu Changsheng, only the Immortal Emperor Cha 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Eight thousand hours of reading, all of it top-notch! [Thumbs up][Laughing][Feeling wronged]

22. 572 高 After the Gaokao, I Was Chosen to Cultivate Immortality 高考后，我被选择了修仙 Traveler Along the River川上行者Eastern Fantasy251k WordsCompleted [No System + Traditional Fantasy + Cultivation + Transmigrate + Reborn + Collapse] After the college entrance exam, Long Ran is in a car accident. In the underworld, he meets his fiancée from a past life, who helps him reclaim his body. After accidentally entering several wondrous dreamlike realms, he embarks on the path of cultivation. The story speaks for itself: Seven young men ask, “Uncle Golden Monkey, we’ve eaten so much dragon and phoenix meat and drunk so much dragon and phoenix blood so —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The old woman returned to her large desk, sat in her executive chair, and said, "Ah Er, I hereby announce that I will reward you with three top-grade Thai durians. No, you've already had enough to do. So, I'll bestow upon you two exquisite frozen watermelons. How about that? Are you satisfied?" "Thank you, Lord! Ah Er is very satisfied! If there's nothing else, I'll go back to my office to announce the arrangements for tonight's welcoming banquet." Ah Er turned and walked out. "Ah Er, wait." The old woman slowly exhaled the cigarette she had just inhaled, a pleasant expression appearing on her face. She opened her mouth, revealing her remaining six black teeth, and smiled, "The Housing Management Bureau of this region is currently progressing slowly and there are no extra houses available. How about letting handsome Long Ran share a room with you? I think this handsome guy is quite good; it would be better if you shared a room with him!" "Lord! That's fine."

23. 573 逆 The Rebellious Xu Yao in the Cultivation World 逆女许瑶之修仙界 Shiyou Po礻由婆Fantastical Romance444k WordsOngoing Cultivation | No Romance | Transmigrated, Powerful Female Lead | Decisive and Ruthless Ensemble Cast. This is the official sequel to The Rebellious Girl Xu Yao. It’s recommended that you read the original first. Xu Yao and her companions travel through more than a dozen realms, great and small. Starting from nothing, they save up spirit stones, temper their life-bound treasures, master the Sacred Demon Body Art, seize secret realms and formations, unite the Central Island, and are named the Dem 206Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 574 杂 Mixed Spiritual Roots: I Became a Cultivation Expert by Accident 杂灵根：一不小心成为修仙大佬 Hua Mingchun花鸣春Fantastical Romance118k WordsOngoing Shangguan Ling was terminally ill and, unable to bear the suffering, chose to throw herself into a river. By chance, she transmigrated to a world of immortal cultivation, where the Five Elements spiritual root was the lowest-grade, mixed spiritual root. Without a System, Shangguan Ling relied on her keen eye to collect demon cores, treasures, and spirit beasts. In a world where the strong reign supreme, standing out only invites trouble. Shangguan Ling chose to develop quietly, refining pills, m 354Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There really is no system.

25. 575 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… 5.2kReads7.0Score428Shelves

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    Immortal mountains shrouded in clouds, mist concealing the calls of spirit doves. Sword shadows flash, stars shine, a wondrous journey unfolds with sword in hand. Dreams drift amidst misty haze, mysteries and fantasies abound. If you wish to explore wondrous realms, then immerse yourself in this world of immortals and heroes...

26. 576 玄 Xuanhuan: Starting from Hongmeng 玄幻：从鸿蒙开始 Blue Potato蓝色土豆Eastern Fantasy125k WordsOngoing Genre: feel-good fantasy, slow burn, comedy, and youthful passion I caused a sensation among the top powerhouses the moment I was born. A birth unlike anything the world had ever seen, an invincible constitution from the start, and the backing of a top sect. What could you possibly use to compete with me... He who commands heaven and earth possesses the Primordial Chaos. He does not contend with others, only with Heaven itself. A top-tier transmigrated birth, accompanied by celestial signs. Yet —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Humbly promoting my own cultivation novel, without a system. Please rate it for me, thank you. Genre: Fantasy cultivation, Eastern fantasy, otherworldly setting. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

27. 577 穿 Reborn as a Little Mouse in the Cultivation World 穿成修仙界的小老鼠 Shiyou Po礻由婆25k WordsCompleted Reborn as a Little Mouse in the Cultivation World 361Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 578 九 Venerable God of the Nine Netherworlds 九幽神尊 Huo Bigfoot霍大脚Eastern Fantasy345k WordsCompleted [Reborn + satisfying revenge + genius protagonist + not a goody-goody + not a simp + traditional fantasy + playing the pig to eat the tiger + ruthless and decisive + ruthless and cunning] I am Du Chaolin, from Earth, and I was a top student at a prestigious university. I have a Chaos Spiritual Root. I’m a born genius and king, reaching Nascent Soul in five years and Great Ascension in a century. I possess a divine cauldron that can collect all things and destroy all immortals. I’m ruthless and 60Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending my new book: Nine Nether Gods, a traditional cultivation novel. I hope to receive guidance from experienced readers. Thank you! It's a story about a character progressing from Qi Refining to Tribulation Transcending stages, not mindless or overly sentimental, decisive in killing, and without a harem.

29. 579 尊 My Lord! Your Subordinate Is Too Busy! 尊主！属下太忙！ Little Sunflower小小葵Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads are inexperienced, sweet and lighthearted, a cute, soft-spoken heroine who loves slacking off, and a cold, career-focused Demon Lord] She was an art student in the twenty-first century, but one day she transmigrated into the Demon Realm as its Left Guardian. Damn it! She wasn’t some elite special forces soldier or a world-class doctor. Wasn’t it better to sleep and binge-watch shows at home? Transmigrating meant becoming a top-tier wage slave. Staring at the mount 543Reads8.9Score103Shelves

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    Here comes another book recommendation! ✨✨✨ The heroine transmigrates into the body of the Demon Lord's left protector, working for the Demon Lord, and watches as she rises from the ashes to sing her own song!

30. 580 大 The Final Years of the Great Yong: A True Record 大雍末年：实录 Zhangnan Clerk漳南小吏Eastern Fantasy295k WordsOngoing [Traditional cultivation and political intrigue, no transmigration, no System, no golden finger. Meticulously researched setting and dialogue that feels like people speaking in the original Chinese.] Wu Zheng was once a constable, but an accidental turn led him onto the path of immortality. He once wielded the power of the imperial court to repel demon beasts, and within a sect, he protected all living beings. But when the beasts retreated, people’s hearts began to stir. He saw the political mac 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional cultivation, no time travel, no system, no cheat codes.

31. 581 合 The Useless Disciple of the Hehuan Sect Is a Sword Cultivator 合欢宗的废材是剑修 Shiyou Po礻由婆22k WordsCompleted The Useless Member of the Hehuan Sect Is a Sword Cultivator 196Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 582 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Slashed My Way Through the Protagonist's Team in the Cultivation World 穿书后，我在修真界杀穿主角团 Xun Shisan寻十三Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + fantasy cultivation + strong heroine + genius protagonist] One moment, Leng Zhuxin transmigrated into a book; the next, she became the cultivation world's biggest victim! And the story was already nearly over. From the start, her beloved master dug out her spiritual root and golden core, then drained all the spiritual blood from her body until she died, all to ensure the safe birth of the white-lotus heroine's child. After dying in a self-detonation, Leng Zhuxin was 5.2kReads8.6Score507Shelves

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    The author is such a master writer! They manage to deliver maximum excitement while also touching the reader with subtle details. The story has depth; it's not just written for the sake of writing. Highly recommended!!!

33. 583 躺 A Lie-Flat Man Stranded in the World of Cultivation 躺平男流落修真界 Idle Bricklayer搬砖闲人Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Mortal cultivation style + no System + no harem + Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core...] [Slow burn] [Spirit beasts] A contented slacker transmigrates, but remains a slacker all the same. Lying flat in the cultivation world isn’t easy. You have to cultivate, make a living, and avoid danger! No cheats needed: he cultivates at his own pace, keeps his wits about him, and carves out his own path to immortality! 420Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    [Ordinary Person Flow][No System][No Female Lead][No Involution][No Pretense] A modern, laid-back man accidentally transmigrates into the body of a beggar, becoming a substitute in the cultivation world. In this world, how should he deal with sects, rogue cultivators, evil cultivators, demonic cultivators, and even female cultivators? How should he deal with those demonic spirits and strange beasts? Can't a straightforward person who isn't cunning or uses cheat codes live a good life? In the cultivation world where strength reigns supreme and human nature is complex, can he more comfortably lie low?

34. 584 老 The Old Monkey's Immortal Cultivation 老猴修仙记 Min Xi忞兮Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [Mortal’s Journey · Beast Cultivation · Rise from Humble Beginnings] The latest Immortal Realm arc, with the Desire Immortal Palace plot delivering nonstop thrills… Overworked office drone Sun Shi transmigrated into an old monkey about to be slaughtered. His owner tied him up to take him to a restaurant, and the butcher’s knife was already at his throat. He narrowly escaped into a dark forest teeming with ferocious beasts, where even ordinary human cultivators could crush beasts with ease. Fortu 100Reads8.2Score106Shelves

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    A traditional Xianxia fantasy novel without a system, featuring an old monkey cultivating immortality, monsters on the righteous path, and super good-looking!

35. 585 问 Seeking the Way Beneath the Heavens 问道苍天 Dust Storm and Heavy Rain沙尘暴雨Eastern Fantasy240k WordsOngoing In the dark, desolate, freezing reaches of space, a colossal seven-colored phoenix, showing no sign of life, carried the thousand-foot-tall Southern Heavenly Gate, ancient and austere. It glided proudly through the universe, radiating brilliant, multicolored light, sacred, noble, and serene. The phoenix bore the heavenly gate down to Earth and led Qin Yu onto a path of cultivation filled with passion, danger, novelty, mystery, and boundless turbulence. Defy the heavens and cultivate immortality, 15Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 586 一 A Spell Cultivator's Daily Life in the Immortal World 一个法修的修仙日常 Gaming Feels Like Work打游戏像上班Ancient Romance470k WordsOngoing [Traditional xianxia, feel-good and refreshing, lighthearted, no System, female lead has no romance] In the southern region of the Xuanling Continent, the small Jiang family discovers a once-in-a-century genius: Jiang Yuanzhi. The clan leader wastes no time packing up their brand-new little genius and sending her off to an immortal sect in the central region. What should she do if she offends a prodigy with a single-spirit root before she’s even joined the sect? No problem. Bury the stolen goods 821Reads—Score105Shelves

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    No romantic pairing, no system, no rebirth, no transmigration; just diligently cultivating with a few minor cheat codes.

37. 587 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Swallowing the Sun and Moon, Treading Across Realms 凡人修仙：我吞日月踏界行 Invincible Dao Heart道心无敌Eastern Fantasy594k WordsOngoing [Mortal’s Journey] [Cultivation] [Spirit Beasts] [Pocket Dimension] [Alchemy] [Talisman Crafting] [Formations] [Swordsmanship] [Combat] [No System] [Not a Transmigration Story] [Not a Rebirth Story] A true mortal’s journey + sound values + no AI + ambitious and hardworking + slow-paced Immortals absorb immortal energy, while demons use demonic energy. Without either, one is just a mortal. The myriad worlds are vast, and the realms of immortals and demons are but a corner of them. Only the chaoti 477Reads—Score105Shelves

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    Authentic fantasy, handwritten. A pure mortal is captured by a bird, gains a chance to cultivate immortality, and embarks on the path of cultivation by slaying demonic birds. Qi Condensation → Foundation Establishment → Core Formation → Nascent Soul → Yuan. Entirely handwritten, no AI. Sword cultivation, formations, elixirs, Immortal Realm → God Realm → Qiankun Realm → Chaos Realm.

38. 588 永 Eternal Immortal Emperor: Reborn to Prove the Dao and Become the Sovereign 永恒仙帝：重生证道主宰 Leng Jiuchen冷九尘Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing Leng Xuan, the Eternal Immortal Emperor, wielded the Primordial Chaos Source! Betrayed by his beloved and his brother-in-arms, he died at the pinnacle of the Immortal Emperor realm. Carrying three thousand years of imperial memories and the twin souls of Blue Star, he was reborn as a lowly servant of the Qingxuan Sect. A crippled spiritual root? Endless bullying? No matter! His twin souls merged, awakening the Eternal Dao Body. Wielding the supreme cultivation art, the Chaos Emperor Scripture, h 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book; the characters are so vivid and realistic, it's thought-provoking.

39. 589 玄EN Fantasy: Starting Blind, I Cultivate with an Erhu 玄幻：开局瞎子，从拉二胡开始 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted (The short drama is now streaming: Fantasy: Beginning with Two Springs Reflect the Moon) [Spending Life + Grinding and Lying Low] "Once a song breaks the heart, where in all the world can one find a kindred soul?" From the start, he transmigrated as a blind man and became a street musician. [Two Springs Reflect the Moon: LV2 (1/10000) Effect: Unblocks qi and blood, opens the meridians, dispels dampness, and warms the body] He is a blind street musician who wipes out an entire gang for 136.7kReads9.6Score14.1kShelves

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    Neither of these books is systematic, but they are very good reads.

40. 590 穿 I Transmigrated into a Tragic Romance and Started Cultivating Immortality 穿到虐文里我修仙了 Qi Qi萋柒Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing (No romantic tension, no male lead, no romance. Maxed-out beauty and strength, with a light, exaggerated writing style!) [Cool, powerful heroine + dual cultivation in music and swordsmanship + genius protagonist + ice spirit root + Supreme Yin Divine Physique + no romance + immortal sect goddess + struggle for supremacy in a grand age] “I have a melody. Would you all care to listen?” An Shu transmigrates into a book, becoming the heroine of a heart-wrenching tragedy? The story hasn’t even begun, 10.4kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves
41. 591 青 Record of Ascending to Immortality in the Azure Clouds 青云登仙录 I Take Up My Sword to Set the World Right提剑当平天下不平事Eastern Fantasy383k WordsOngoing [No System] [Political Intrigue] [Heir Apparent] [Blades] [War] Xu Ningyuan, the mighty Prince of Liyang of the Qingyun Dynasty, commands an invincible army of six hundred thousand, the Tiance Army. His power shakes the Dengyun Continent, so much so that even the imperial authority must bow before him. His eldest legitimate son, Xu Mo, reached the pinnacle of cultivation at a young age, then kept a low profile within the great cultivation sect known as the Xuntian Sect. Five years passed in the 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From the moment Zhou Feng'an saw Tuoba Mingyu, he knew why the Prince of Liyang was treating him this way. A powerful, non-royal prince personally attacking him filled him with extreme fear; even facing the capricious Emperor in the Weiyang Palace, he wouldn't dare entertain such a thought. The excruciating pain in his body was insignificant compared to the chilling killing intent emanating from the god of death beside him. The midday sun scorched the palace floor tiles, yet Zhou Feng'an felt no warmth. His knees were already scraped raw, the blood drying instantly on the hot tiles, leaving only dark marks. He dared not slow down, dared not make a sound; his legs were numb, like a soulless walking corpse, numbly repeating the same actions. The Emperor's attendants had already relayed the news, but Zhao Yuanyou on the dragon throne showed no emotion, continuing to discuss state affairs with his ministers. The palace maids behind him stared wide-eyed. The emperor's right fist, hidden in his sleeve, was clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh. After two full hours, Zhou Feng'an finally finished kowtowing for the last time and collapsed onto the jade steps in front of the Weiyang Palace. Xu Ningyuan frowned, hoisted Tuoba Mingyu from the royal palanquin onto his back, and proclaimed loudly, "This sinful subject, Xu Ningyuan, requests an audience with Your Majesty!" Zhao Yuanyou, on the dragon throne, subtly concealed the gloom on his face and rebuked, "You damned slaves, why haven't you invited my brother, Prince Liyang, in yet!" Immediately, two imperial attendants scrambled forward to announce, "Summon Prince Liyang to an audience!" Xu Ningyuan bowed to Zhao Yuanyou, saying, "Your Majesty, this sinful subject has come uninvited today; I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness." Zhao Yuanyou said gently, "Brother Prince Liyang, we are one subject and ruler, there is no need for such formalities. You may stay in the Weiyang Palace if you wish." Several high-ranking officials, standing in two rows before the hall, all fell silent. The over-eighty-year-old Grand Tutor Lu Ya leaned against a pillar adorned with dragons and phoenixes, dozing off. The others lowered their heads even further, seemingly oblivious to Prince Liyang's sudden intrusion into the Golden Palace. Xu Ningyuan pulled out a white silk ribbon from his robes and said in a deep voice, "This is General Tuoba's final memorial. Minister Lu, you are a man of great learning; I will trouble you to condescend to read it aloud to us!" The Minister of Rites' ears rang; the Prince of Liyang's voice was like thunder, striking his eardrums. He glanced up at the Emperor, not daring to make any unnecessary movements. The middle-aged man on the dragon throne laughed, "Minister Lu, what are you waiting for? The Prince of Liyang's words are my will!" Lu Linyuan took the white silk ribbon from the God of Slaughter of Qingyun with a bitter expression. The moment he opened the ribbon, his face turned deathly pale, and he cried out in alarm, "Your Majesty, this... This memorial is written in blood!" Xu Ningyuan coldly snorted, "It is the blood of my Qingyun border generals, written by heroes who sacrificed themselves to protect the country. What has Minister Lu to fear!" Seeing that the Emperor seemed unwilling to intervene, Lu Linyuan had no choice but to steel himself and unfold the white silk again, reading aloud: "This is written by your humble general, Tuoba Jian, the garrison commander of Dingxi City, before the city falls. Minister of War Zhou Feng'an rejected twelve of my edicts, leaving me no choice but to ask Prince Liyang to present them to Your Majesty! Dingxi City is the gateway to Qingyun, and Xiyue harbors wolfish ambitions. Once the city falls, not a single inch of the fertile land of the Western Frontier will remain. I am deeply grateful for Your Majesty's grace and am willing to share the fate of Dingxi City. The day the city falls will be the day I bid farewell to Your Majesty. I am willing to die, but I earnestly hope that Your Majesty will investigate Xiyue's conspiracy and dispatch the royal army to the Western Frontier to quell the rebellion. Your humble servant Tuoba Jian writes!" Zhao Yuanyou sighed, "General Tuoba is unparalleled in loyalty and righteousness. Today, I am heartbroken. Qingyun has lost a national hero!" The old man, who was dozing against a pillar, was startled awake by the emperor's shout. He wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and asked in confusion, "What pot did Your Majesty lose? What thief dared to steal Your Majesty's things?" Xu Ningyuan squinted and stared intently at the old man who was pretending to be crazy, and remained silent. Minister of Rites Lu Linyuan hurriedly stepped forward to support the highly respected Grand Tutor, trying to smooth things over, saying, "Grand Tutor, are you tired? Perhaps I should escort you back to your residence to rest." A barely perceptible sneer appeared on Zhao Yuanyou's lips as he echoed, "Minister Lu is right. How about we ride in my imperial carriage back to the residence?" Xu Ningyuan said in a deep voice, "Lu Ya, I am a rough man and have never tolerated pedantic scholars who mislead the country and feign madness in court. At such an advanced age, still so greedy for power, who knows when you might pass away? It would be better to leave behind a basketful of empty titles and settle down peacefully, rather than leaving His Majesty with this rabble causing chaos in the court." Minister of Revenue Chen Yuanzhi frowned and said, "Your Highness's words are inappropriate. Although we hold high positions, we have never done anything to harm the country or its people. How can you call us a rabble?" Xu Ningyuan pointed to the west of the imperial city, a playful glint in his eyes, and asked suspiciously, "Oh? Minister Chen, does this mean I misspoke? A few days ago, those blind servants in the manor inadvertently saw your eldest son carrying hundreds of beautiful young women into the Chen family's villa in the west of the city. Could it be that you still have a conscience and decided to help them? Your steward even told those women that being Minister Chen's concubine is a blessing earned in a hundred years, and if any of them dare to escape, their entire family will be wiped out! How impressive, Minister Chen! Even His Majesty's harem is not as impressive as yours, you rich old man!" Chen Yuanzhi was drenched in cold sweat, unable to utter a single word of rebuttal. He cast a pleading look at Lu Ya, not daring to meet the emperor's angry gaze. "Thump!" He knelt down and begged for forgiveness, "Your Majesty, I was merely negligent and failed to keep a close watch on this rebellious son! I deserve to die a thousand deaths, please have mercy, Your Majesty!" Zhao Yuanyou rarely showed anger in front of his ministers, and rebuked them, "What a fine pillar of my state! You speak of benevolence and morality, and every word you utter is about the hardships of the people. My beloved ministers, is this what you call implementing benevolent governance, or saving the nation?" Then, he rose from the dragon throne, picked up a stack of memorials, and slammed them hard on Chen Yuanzhi's head! Lu Linyuan, the Minister of Rites, had already abandoned the old Grand Tutor and knelt before the emperor. Although the Ministry of Rites was not as lucrative as the Ministry of Revenue, he had inevitably embezzled a considerable amount of money, both openly and secretly. Xu Ningyuan helped the somewhat exhausted Zhao Yuanyou to his feet and said in a deep voice, "This sinful subject does not know if Your Majesty still has your original ambitions. Qingyun's strength cannot withstand the corruption of these beasts. These parasites behind Lu Ya, this sinful subject Xu Ningyuan will surely kill them one by one in the future! Today, let's kill the two ministers first, to cleanse Your Majesty of the corrupt officials!" Synopsis: The Crown Prince's Feud

42. 592 开 From the Start, I Put the Sect's High-Ranking Members Under House Arrest and Built an Invincible Legend 开局软禁宗门高层，打造无敌神话 Wudao the Taoist无邪道长Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted Boom! A mushroom cloud rises over a fantasy world. That is the power of truth. Red flags flutter in the wind. That represents the power of a punch! A band of sword cultivators wear sunglasses and smoke cigars, carrying cannons with red flags mounted on them. Their cannon fire blasts open a path of supreme simplicity. With one sword, they open the road to immortality; with one formation, they shatter ten thousand arts! A panda sings: "The Five-Star Red Flag flutters in the wind..." Earthlings: Oh 710Reads8.3Score100Shelves
43. 593 她 Her Path Became the Road to a Myriad Worlds 她的道，成了万界的路 Qu Yun蕖韫Ancient Romance917k WordsCompleted [Top-tier Lightning Spirit Root + Female-Led Story + No Romance + Apocalyptic Heavenly Tribulation = The Ultimate Traditional Cultivation Power Fantasy] Yun Zhao was born with a maxed-out Lightning Spirit Root, an immensely powerful background, and a cool, reserved temperament. A genius from the lower realm? One sword strike is all it takes! A giant of the Immortal Domain? Destroyed by heavenly tribulation! After ascending, she discovers that the Immortal Domain has already been corrupted by the 23Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 594 不 I Only Refuse to Betray the World 不负天下而已 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation setting + no rebirth + no transmigration + not a wish-fulfillment novel] A kind person may be swept along by the ways of the world and fall into darkness; A great villain with blood on his hands may also turn over a new leaf through a single act of kindness; Li Chenxi is one of the rare people who, even after experiencing a major upheaval, can still hold fast to his true nature; The fates of people like him are often more troubled than those of ordinary people; They are usually eit 295Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm shamelessly recommending this as a traditional cultivation novel. There's no reincarnation, no time travel, and no cheat codes. It's a female protagonist story; she comes from a military family and is exceptionally talented. This chosen one must diligently cultivate, as talent is merely the entry point, and what truly determines how far she goes is perseverance and hard work. [Under pressure][Under pressure][Under pressure]

45. 595 大 The Demon Catcher of Great Qi 大亓捉妖人 Three Thousand Miles of Spring Breeze春风叁千里Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing Demons run rampant across Great Qi, bringing misery to the people. Ding Fan, a demon hunter in the Imperial Demon-Suppression Bureau, is driven by a deep-seated hatred of demons and travels far and wide to hunt them. At first, his cultivation is weak, and powerful demons often abduct him. Though danger lurks everywhere, he also encounters countless opportunities. He joins a sect, obtains a famed sword, and masters the Nine Swords of Tai Bai. From then on, he cuts down demons and cultivates along 3.8kReads9.2Score367Shelves

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    A fantasy cultivation story without a system—a very good work, highly recommended!

46. 596 山 Vast Mountains and Seas 山海苍茫 Yi Sanmo弈三末Eastern Fantasy556k WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy, No System, No Harem, No Brain-Dead Protagonist] The heavens are barred by the sword, and all living beings are bound. A young man wields a crimson sword, accompanied by a white fox and befriended by four sacred spirit beasts. He quells the demon uprising, rules the Immortal Realm, slays the ancient gods, rises to the summit, and roams free across the nine heavens. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The newly released book is a traditional fantasy novel with many homages to *Zhu Xian*. The fight scenes are quite good, and the overall flow and logic are decent.

47. 597 穿 I Transmigrated Into the Wicked Supporting Character Whose Whole Family Gets Wiped Out, and I’m Panicking 穿成被灭满门的恶毒女配，我慌了 Lemon Lemonade柠檬柠檬水Ancient Romance893k WordsOngoing [Dear readers, the rating is low because the book just launched, so please don’t let that affect your decision] {Reincarnated in the womb + Transmigrate into a book + Fantasy cultivation + Villainess + Pocket dimension + Strong heroine + Leveling up + Character growth} After dying suddenly, Chen Zhixia wakes up as the wicked supporting character in a book, doomed to have her whole family wiped out. Luckily, she was reincarnated in the womb and hasn’t crossed paths with the heroine yet, so there 1.1kReads7.0Score112Shelves

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    I recommend this book. It's a female-centric power-up story. The female lead is born with a wood spirit body, possesses high talent, comes from a powerful family, and later gains a very capable master. She doesn't hide her talents or identity. Although the female lead is incredibly stubborn, she's also extremely protective of her life; she won't act unless she's absolutely certain of defeating her enemy. She has strong moral values, isn't a saint, and the original female lead is also good; there are no melodramatic female leads.

48. 598 穿 After Becoming an Old Lady: I Want to Be Young Again! 穿成老太太后：我想变年轻！ Old Ox Eats Immortal Grass老牛吃仙草Ancient Romance129k WordsCompleted What?! She’s turned into an old woman from the start? To live a few years longer, the heroine launches into a late-life career of hard work! Others get one life sword, but she gets two! Others cultivate with magic crystals, but she cultivates with cheats! What makes a genius? Keeping the cheats coming and the good times rolling! She only wants to become young again, but handsome men keep bothering her! Prince Su Mu, her imperial uncle, was a cold-blooded royal who showed no interest in women. Bu 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one doesn't have a system! Although the rating is a bit low, the female lead has incredibly strong moral principles; she never hunts innocent magical beasts and sticks to her beliefs, cultivating using her own power. The early chapters might not be very clear, causing some readers to mistakenly think the female lead is arrogant, but it's definitely worth reading. And the male lead is super gentle!!! Absolutely sweet and doting!!!!

49. 599 万 All Things as One: Transmigrating Across Light-Years to Protect You 万有一体：穿越光年守护你 Zi Dan紫萏Modern Romance270k WordsOngoing Fantasy cultivation, Eastern Zen, and post-apocalyptic science fiction intertwine in a beautiful romance between immortal and mortal. An immortal spirit descends to the mortal world to turn the tables and change her fate. With an expansive imagination and a plot full of twists and turns, the story blends cultivation and tribulations, a love spanning dimensions, and the secrets behind the universe’s ascension to a higher dimension. Set against Earth’s ascension to a higher dimension, the novel fo 134Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Cultivating oneself and nurturing one's character, 🔥Three long novels on cultivation, ten books including "Awakening in Love" and "Freedom in the Present Moment" are now available on Tomato Novels. A summary of many years of cultivation, may all who read them be happy and blessed!

50. 600 修 Cultivation Begins in a Mine 修仙从矿洞开始 Blanched Bok Choy菜心白灼Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted A pure-mortal cultivation story: no System, no transmigration, a return to the traditional essence of cultivation! The protagonist is an ordinary mortal with no spiritual roots who enters a sect to mine spirit stones for a living. By chance, he survives a deadly disaster and awakens the Five-Colored Spiritual Marrow buried underground. This rare treasure, unseen in ten thousand years, reshapes his spiritual roots from within, unexpectedly condensing the rare Five-Element Spiritual Roots! From th 2.4kReads8.7Score188Shelves

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    No system, no time travel, starting as an ordinary person.

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