Cultivating in Seclusion from the Start, Emerging as the Sect’s Invincible Founder 开局闭关，出关成门派老祖，无敌的那种

1. 201 洪 Honghuang: As the Qilin Clan Chief, I Choose to Retire from the Start 洪荒：我麒麟族长，开局选择隐退 Rampaging Watermelon暴走的西瓜君Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted From the start, he becomes the Primordial Qilin! The Dragon-Han Calamity is underway. Above him, the Heavenly Dao plots against him. Below, Hongjun and Luohou lay traps! Beside him, the Dragon and Phoenix Clans, a pair of backstabbers, provoke him. Qilin collapses and shouts, “Damn it, Heaven! Are you messing with me?” “Ding! System bound!” A mechanical voice rings out. “Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have escaped the calamity. Reward: an exceptional spiritual treasure.” “Ding! Congratulations 5.9kReads6.8Score263Shelves

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   It's really beautiful.

2. 202 禁 The Will of the Forbidden Lord 禁主意志 Qiang Ling强灵Eastern Fantasy650k WordsOngoing The clan’s fortunes have fallen, and the family is headed for ruin. To save it, the protagonist is willing to have the entire clan infected by the uncanny, using darkness to fight against the heavens! A great age dawns, and peerless prodigies emerge from the clan. Yet with its fortunes in decline, all their promise is destined to come to nothing. Unwilling to yield, he stakes the entire clan on one last desperate fight. He makes every sacrifice not to comprehend the great path to heaven, but onl 52Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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   The family patriarch!

3. 203 闭 After 100,000 Years in Seclusion, I Emerge Invincible! 闭关十万年，出世即无敌！ Watching Pigs Climb Trees看猪上树Eastern Fantasy344k WordsCompleted [Feel-good power fantasy + invincible protagonist + a hundred thousand years of secluded cultivation + comedy!] After a hundred thousand years of secluded cultivation, he traveled through countless worlds, desperately searching for a way back to Earth! Having found nothing, Jiang Ge returned to the Zhenyuan Continent. The world changed, and countless great powers at the Imperial Realm assumed a supreme treasure had appeared! But then... Jiang Ge discovered that his divine pet had run off and sta 69Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   💫Seclusion + Invincibility💫①The protagonist has been in seclusion for many years and is now invincible. However, the demon race invades the human race. The protagonist, alone with his sword, holds the demon emperor by the neck: Two choices, either marry me or I'll marry you.🤩

4. 204 沉 After Sleeping for 100,000 Years, I Became an Invincible Patriarch 沉睡十万年，我成了无敌老祖 I Am Eggplant-Kun我是茄子君Eastern Fantasy347k WordsOngoing [Invincible] + [Family] + [No female lead] + [Genius protagonist] + [Creates a world] After the System tricked Chen Nan into sleeping for one hundred thousand years, he awoke to find himself the family patriarch. In this age without Emperors, he can catch imperial weapons barehanded the moment he emerges! The laws of heaven and earth are incomplete, making it difficult for a saint to appear, yet he is the only Great Emperor in Canglan! Chen Nan: “I’ll say the word ‘invincible’ just once!” 6Reads6.3Score—Shelves
5. 205 逆 Unbelievable! Invincible from My First Day of Sign-In! 逆天！开局签到第一天就无敌啦！ I Can Reach Up and Pluck Chang'e手可摘嫦娥Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted My name is Lin Yu. I’m an ambitious young man who was transmigrated to a world of immortal cultivation by a big truck. I became an odd-job disciple of a sect and received an overpowered sign-in System! Day One sign-in: Invincible cultivation! Day Two sign-in: Top-tier immortal technique, the Undying Immortal Scripture! Day Three sign-in: Immortal weapon, the Immortal-Slaying Sword! Day Four sign-in: Max-level alchemy! Day Five sign-in: Heaven-Slaying Art! Invincible from the start. Invincibl 31.2kReads8.0Score2.2kShelves

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   🔥Invincible from the start! [Sending heart] ①The protagonist transmigrates to a fantasy world and obtains a sign-in system! [Sending heart] Sign in! Obtain invincible cultivation! Sign in! Obtain top-tier immortal techniques! As long as I'm invincible, I can enjoy myself forever! [Smirking]

6. 206 当 After the Villain Stops Slacking Off, the Chosen One Panics 当反派不在摆烂后，气运之子慌了 City Madman都市狂人Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [System + domineering + not a saint + villain + scheming + ruthless] Gu Qingxiao transmigrated into a fantasy world and became the Gu family’s divine son. With his talent and status, wasn’t he set to win at life? He chose to give up and coast instead! Unexpectedly, a villain System awakened. Gu Qingxiao ignored it. Who cared about being a villain? Let someone else do it! But when he watched his followers die, and saw his family get entangled with chosen ones for all sorts of bizarre reasons, Gu 24.3kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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   [Please follow][Please follow] I'm never short of books to read! One Night! Invincible! Transmigration! My fourth book! When the protagonist transmigrates to another world, his soul becomes that of a fallen ancestor, complete with cheat codes! Watch how I shine brightly! The ancestor will take you flying… [Heavy punch]

7. 207 开 From the Start, I Owned the System, and Became Invincible 开局系统所有权，我无敌了 Yu Ni Ya余妮呀Eastern Fantasy383k WordsCompleted [Purely invincible wish fulfillment + no female lead + no leveling up + owns the System + decisive and ruthless, not a saintly do-gooder] Li Xiao transmigrated to a fantasy world and activated an invincibility System. No matter the plane, he can reach its peak in a single second. The System even grants him full access. The finest pills? Techniques? Immortal artifacts? Talismans? He can take whatever he wants. Hide his cultivation and pretend to be weak before revealing his strength? Not a chance 3.7kReads7.0Score392Shelves
8. 208 参 Greetings, Ancestor 参见老祖 Kiwi Monkey猕桃猴Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted Chu Tianhe transmigrated to a cultivation world. After several hundred years, he became an unrivaled powerhouse, sweeping across the world, looking down upon heaven and earth, and establishing a glorious clan! But who could have expected his descendants to be a bunch of unfilial brats? “Great Ancestor, your grandson’s out of money. I have no choice but to open your coffin and sell some of your burial goods. I promise I’ll burn you plenty of spirit money later!” “Great Ancestor, this grave of you 373Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 209 反 Villain: I Become a Wise Old Mentor, and One Second of Investment Makes You an Immortal 反派：化身老爷爷，投资一秒成仙 Spicy Grilled Fish香辣烤鱼Eastern Fantasy415k WordsCompleted [Invincible + Villain + Ruthless + Supremely Satisfying + Subverts Expectations] He transmigrates to a fantasy world. He obtains the Ten-Thousandfold Investment System! [Ding! The target has broken through to Qi Refining. Congratulations, Host, you have entered the Tribulation Transcendence Realm!] [Ding! The target has broken through to Foundation Establishment. Congratulations, Host, you have entered the Ascension Realm!] [Ding! The target has broken through to Nascent Soul. Congratulations, H 657Reads6.5Score115Shelves
10. 210 圣 A Sage Has Appeared, and He's Actually My Ancestor! 圣人出世，竟是我老祖！ Fan Xiaoxuan番小玄Urban146k WordsCompleted [Women battle the Old Ancestor + no saintly heroine] [Urban cultivation + invincible Old Ancestor + family revenge] There is a prophecy in the world: “In the Year of the Nine Purple Fires, a sage will emerge in the east.” But who could have guessed that the sage would be my Old Ancestor? Through a thousand long years, the Old Ancestor’s line has dwindled away. Now that Old Ancestor Zhang Xuanqi has returned, he will surely shake the universe and exact his revenge. Who would have thought 81Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ancestor secluded himself for a thousand years, while ten thousand years passed in the mortal world, and the family declined. Upon his return, with a mere wave of his hand, he elevated his descendants from mortals to the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage. I, the unfortunate one, became the vanguard in the family's revival, while the ancestor was surrounded by beauties. Stunning school beauties, domineering female CEOs, ancient martial arts saintesses, peerless emperors, unparalleled goddesses... All became the ancestor's maids. No saintly sentimentality, just a lighthearted and enjoyable way to woo women; the ancestor is invincible.

11. 211 开 From the Start, I Had Mahayana Cultivation, and Became the Sect's Patriarch 开局大乘修为，成就宗门老祖 Besta, Half a Step from Supreme半步无上的贝斯达Eastern Fantasy108k WordsOngoing [Sect + invincible protagonist + System-based + no heroine] Please don't disturb. Zhang Shaojin endured countless hardships to cultivate to the Great Ascension realm. Thinking of his transmigrator status, he couldn't believe he hadn't gotten a golden finger. Furious, and with his lifespan nearly exhausted, he sealed himself away, determined not to come out until he got a System. Fortunately, Heaven rewards the diligent. After waiting ten thousand years, he finally got his System. [Your Syste 66Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 212 一 The Outcast: Cultivating Immortality Begins with Threefold Reversal 一人之下：修仙从逆生三重开始 The Boy Who Sells Radishes卖萝卜的男孩Male-Channel Fanfiction534k WordsOngoing [Revive Zuo Ruotong + revitalize the Three-One Sect + advance Threefold Reversal to the Ninth Layer + invincible + power fantasy + no female lead] When Zuo Ruotong of the Three-One Sect passes away, Si Chong and Cheng Zhen are killed, and the Three-One Sect is on the verge of extinction, the sect’s ancestor, who left twenty years ago, suddenly returns in force and begins a new sixty-year campaign to exterminate demons... 803Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    He emerged from seclusion at the start and swept through the enemy lines unchallenged.

13. 213 玄 Xuanhuan: Quick, Go Get the Ancestor Out of Seclusion 玄幻：快去请老祖出山 A Calm Heart Is Possible清心也可以Eastern Fantasy394k WordsCompleted [No Romance + Sect + Clan + Invincible] Su Mingyun transmigrates to the Immortal Realm and obtains a step-counter System. Knowing how dangerous the Immortal Realm is, he lays low in an unremarkable mountain, quietly building up his strength. [Congratulations, Host. You have reached 10,000 steps and earned the bonus physique: Chaos Immortal Body.] [Congratulations, Host. You have reached...] Gradually, ten thousand years pass, and Su Mingyun finally becomes an Immortal Emperor. At this point, des 246Reads6.1Score—Shelves
14. 214 百 A Hundred-Year-Old Man Becomes Invincible by Checking In at the Women's Dorm 百岁大爷：从女寝打卡开始无敌 Sugar-Roasted Chestnuts糖炒板栗Urban576k WordsCompleted Born into a world of spiritual qi revival, Qin Hao became the gatekeeper of a women’s dormitory! He activated the Check-In System, started with a million combat power, and rose straight to the peak of the Grandmaster realm. “Want to hit on the girls in that building? Ask Grandpa here if I’ll allow it first!” “You think being a rich kid means you can barge into the women’s dorm? Even your dad has to call me Uncle!” “You dare bully the girls in the dorm? Nobody in heaven or on earth can save you t 244Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Watch me, it'll definitely work!

15. 215 修 The Cultivator Returns as the Ancestor 修真归来当老祖 Step by Step to the Clouds步步青云Urban369k WordsCompleted A hundred years ago, Ji Cen set out on the ancient road through the stars to seek the path of cultivation through martial arts, heading for the Cultivation Realm. A century later, he returned to find that the world had changed beyond recognition. His descendants had long since multiplied, and his family had flourished, but the Ji family had also suffered no shortage of oppression over the past hundred years. Ji Cen's return finally let the Ji family hold their heads high again… “We welcome our a 8Reads7.1Score—Shelves
16. 216 我 I'm a Hundred-Year-Old Cultivator, and My Granddaughter Livestreams My Immortal Cultivation 我！百岁老人，修仙被孙女直播 As the Wind Rises, Dancing in the Setting Sun风起舞斜阳Urban305k WordsCompleted Fang Yun is the old Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, the only cultivator in this world, and a mighty Nascent Soul cultivator! He last appeared in the mortal world during the upheaval a century ago. To pursue cultivation, he cast aside all family ties, friendships, and worldly obligations, then returned to Longhu Mountain. Unfortunately, Blue Star lacked sufficient spiritual qi for him to advance, and even his once-perfect state of mind lay in pieces. With less than a hundred years left to li 184Reads6.7Score—Shelves
17. 217 我 My Sect Master Is Way Too Low-Key 我的宗主太低调了 The Melon Isn't Sweet香瓜不甜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Ye Han transmigrates to another world and awakens the Sect's Sacred Spirit. He had hoped to take it easy, but his disciples mistake him for someone who keeps a low profile. So they crush the geniuses everywhere and restore the reputation of the Carefree Sect! “What? Another disciple from the Carefree Sect?” “What? Even a good-for-nothing has become a genius?” “I want to join too!” While Ye Han stares in bewilderment, geniuses from every province flock to the Purple Thorn Province, the place with 204Reads8.0Score121Shelves

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    These belong to the sect leader and the ancestor; they're all fine.

18. 218 隐 Exposed by a Hit Variety Show After Five Thousand Years of Seclusion in Ghost Valley 隐居鬼谷五千年，被向往曝光了 Drunk on Sorghum Liquor高粱酒醉Urban557k WordsCompleted The crew of the sixth season of Yearning for a Better Life came to Yunmeng Mountain to film, and accidentally wandered into a valley. There, they found an old man with a youthful face and white hair fishing with a hookless line. To their amazement, he actually caught a huge fish! They discovered that the old house where he lived was built from top-grade golden-thread nanmu, worth an estimated 1.5 billion yuan! They also found that the flowerpot he used for gardening was a blue-and-white Yuan dyn 1.5kReads7.8Score101Shelves
19. 219 签 After Ten Thousand Years of Sign-In, the Godslaying Ancestor Returns Invincible! 签到万年，杀神老祖无敌回归！ Supreme Qing Emperor上清帝君Eastern Fantasy119k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to a fantasy world, enters the Dao through slaughter, and becomes the youngest Venerable. With a three-foot sword in hand, he kills his way up to the Ninth Heaven and across the nine heavens and ten lands, until no one dares call themselves supreme. After the nine great powers encircle and attack him, he awakens a sign-in System by chance while on the brink of death. After ten thousand years of sign-ins, he ascends to become a Great Emperor, returns in triumph, takes on the role 1Reads6.4Score—Shelves
20. 220 玄 Xuanhuan: I've Already Reached Max Level as a Master 玄幻：为师已经满级了 Gatekeeper of the Firmament天穹看门人Eastern Fantasy579k WordsOngoing [Max level, invincible, no female lead, not saintly, invincible from the start] Ye Xuan was reborn 999 times. In this life, he gained max-level power, and the System wants him to train disciples on the impoverished Ninth Peak! “Ding! Accept your first disciple and receive the Celestial Dome Garden!” “Ding! Accept your second disciple and receive the Celestial Dome Treasury!” “Ding! Accept your third disciple and receive the Celestial Dome Formation!” “Ding! Accept your fourth disciple and receiv 171Reads8.5Score—Shelves
21. 221 我 I'm a Hundred-Year-Old Man, and the Campus Belle Has Exposed Me 我，百岁老人，被校花曝光了 The Little Clerk Who Writes码字的小二郎Urban211k WordsOngoing [Urban + System + livestreaming + school beauty + seclusion + tycoon] To complete his System tasks, Jiang Shan secluded himself for eighty years and became the only Golden Core powerhouse in the world! One day, the crew of "Trust in Science" tracked Jiang Shan down in their quest for the truth. But what happened next left countless viewers utterly shocked… Jiang Shan also discovered, to his surprise, that Jiang Xiaoyu from the show was his great-granddaughter! To complete his tasks and make 36Reads5.7Score—Shelves
22. 222 凌 Heavenly Sword Emperor 凌天剑帝 Don't Touch My Fish别碰我的鱼Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Play the pig to eat the tiger + traditional fantasy] A year ago, the young Lin Che received guidance from an unparalleled master and destroyed his own dantian to start his martial arts journey anew. During that time, his cultivation plummeted, and his family misunderstood him, leaving him to endure the world's cold stares. A year later, Lin Che has forged an unparalleled foundation. The hidden dragon rises from the abyss, sweeping aside every genius with invincible might and embarking on a bran 56.3kReads9.1Score9.2kShelves
23. 223 隐 After Ten Thousand Years in Seclusion, My Descendants Come Knocking from the Start 隐居万载岁，开局后人找上门 Yaoyue妖月Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted After Li Changsheng transmigrated into a fantasy world, he discovered he couldn’t cultivate! How would he become a peerless master with the help of the System? Why did he go into seclusion in the mountains after founding hundreds of powerful factions? And after ten thousand years in seclusion, why did Li Changsheng become an ancestor who fiercely protected his own? It all began when a girl whose sect was about to be destroyed came to seek his help... 212Reads6.3Score—Shelves
24. 224 我 I’m the Old Gatekeeper: From the Start, I Sign In and Play the Tiger to Fool the Pig 我，门卫大爷，开局签到扮虎吃猪 One Plus Seven一加七Urban160k WordsOngoing When Qin Dong was eighteen, heaven and earth changed and spiritual qi revival began. He met an immortal and received an immortal's blessing. But the world's revival was too slow, and his blessing was too powerful for him to cultivate. Later, he adopted three children. And then... His eldest son became a peerless God of War, unrivaled under heaven. His second daughter became a master physician, sought after by thousands. His third son became a business tycoon, richer than an entire nation. Fifty 1Reads6.8Score—Shelves
25. 225 左 Talismans in My Left Hand, Pills in My Right: Who Can Stand Against Me? 左手符篆右手丹，谁与争锋 Jiangnan Is Far Away江南在远方Eastern Fantasy311k WordsOngoing Male lead + transmigration + System + multiple heroines + pills + talismans! Ye Xuan transmigrated! He went from being a delivery driver on Blue Star to a direct disciple of the Divine Sword Sect on the Tianyuan Continent. He later awakened his System, unlocking his talent for talismans and alchemy, and eventually rose to the pinnacle of life! He became an Immortal Cultivation Emperor, looking down on the heavens and the Myriad Worlds. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A different kind of novel, a different kind of experience!

26. 226 剧 How Did This Film Crew’s Layabout End Up in the Northern Song Drama Story of Minglan? 剧组街溜子咋还穿到北宋知否剧了 Wandering Time Traveler行走的时光旅者Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Jin Shuai had been drinking with his buddies, boasting about how he got by on a film set. After passing out drunk, he woke up smaller and had transmigrated to the Northern Song dynasty, during Emperor Renzong's reign. As it happened, this was the set of the hit TV drama The Story of Minglan, where Jin Shuai himself had worked. So why was he here? To experience history, or to change it? …Since he'd made it here, he might as well stir things up! For entertainment only. I wrote this to commemorate 672Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Beneath the bustling and glittering surface of Tokyo, undercurrents surged. Zhu Manniang's outburst was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that spread like wildfire through the streets, alleys, and mansions. This storm swept directly into Yu Yanran, plunging her life into an quagmire of hardship. While not the most favored member of the Yu family, Yu Yanran had her own space. But after this incident, her status plummeted. Those who had once been genuinely or feignedly friendly with her severed ties with her as if avoiding a plague. Upon learning of this, the Yu family matriarch could only sigh inwardly in the Buddhist hall, her fingers frantically turning the prayer beads. Though she felt deep pity for her granddaughter, the Yu family's reputation had been damaged, and amidst the complex web of family relationships and vested interests, she was powerless to reverse Yu Yanran's dire situation within the family. After several days of deliberation, the matriarch of the Yu family finally made the decision to marry Yu Yanran to the second young master of the Mu family, who was living far away in Yunnan and had just lost his wife. When Yu Yanran learned of this news, she was sitting in her boudoir, staring blankly at the withering flowers outside the window. A maidservant rushed in to tell her the news, and Yu Yanran's embroidery needle suddenly pricked her finger, drawing a bead of bright red blood, yet she felt no pain. Though she was unwilling, her upbringing and the reverence for family authority forced her to helplessly submit to fate. She silently packed her clothes and valuables, tears falling silently onto the exquisite silks, leaving her with only sorrow and resentment, emotions she could only bury deep within her heart. Meanwhile, Jin Shuai was walking through the bustling streets of Tokyo, the cries of street vendors rising and falling, the crowds thronging the streets, yet he remained oblivious. As he recalled the predetermined plot in his mind, he unconsciously arrived at the gates of the Three Departments' Office. This imposing office, with its tightly closed vermilion gates and glaring stone lions, exuded an aura of solemnity. He paused, rubbed his temples to compose himself, then slowly alighted from the carriage, straightened his clothes, and steadily stepped into the office. Upon entering, he was greeted by a spacious courtyard paved with blue bricks, flanked by lush pine and cypress trees. Without pausing, Jin Shuai headed straight for the offices of the Three Departments. Along the way, the constables he encountered bowed to him, to which he nodded slightly. Upon arrival, his expression calm, he immediately instructed his respectful attendant: "Go, summon Lord Liu and the other relevant officials immediately. Tell them there are important matters to discuss." The attendant obeyed and hurried away like a gust of wind. Before long, a series of hurried footsteps approached, and Lord Liu and his entourage rushed over. They entered the room and saw Jin Shuai standing by the window with his back to them. Lord Liu bowed first, saying, "Your Excellency, we have come to pay our respects upon hearing of your summons." Marshal Jin turned around, a faint smile playing on his lips, a smile that seemed to hold a deeper meaning. He then pulled a list from his robes and handed it to Lord Liu, saying, "The people on this list have all come before me, trying to defend themselves. Have you thoroughly investigated these cases?" Lord Liu's hands trembled as he accepted the list, secretly pondering the lord's intentions. He respectfully replied, "Your Excellency, after our thorough investigation, the cases are basically clear. It's strange, really. Most of them were infiltrated by the Hebrews who saw the potential and value of these people. However, only a few high-ranking officials who provided them with the real crimes committed extremely serious offenses, truly betraying the court's trust." Jin Shuai took the list, walked to the table, slowly sat down, and carefully examined it. Then, his gaze sharpened as he looked at Lord Liu and instructed, "Check this list one by one, carefully marking those whose crimes are relatively minor. There can be no carelessness." Lord Liu quickly agreed, rapidly scanning the list before picking up a pen. His palms were slightly sweaty as he began marking it. A moment later, he finished and handed the list back to Jin Shuai, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead. Jin Shuai took the list and looked closely. He saw that Yu Yanran's father was also on it, and felt a slight sense of relief. This would make progressing the plot much smoother. He cleared his throat, a warm smile on his face like the gentle spring sun, and said, "My lords, as the saying goes, no one is perfect. Everyone inevitably has close friends, which is only natural, and I understand that. I also know that now that this case has come to light, many powerful figures may approach you, attempting to exonerate their relatives and friends. But as officials of the court, we are paid by the emperor and bear his burdens. We must handle matters with impartiality and fairness, and never let personal feelings or interests cloud our judgment." He paused briefly, his gaze sharp, and surveyed the surroundings before continuing, "Therefore, I have an idea. We might as well compile a list of these people and then divide them into three levels based on the severity of their crimes: lesser offenses, slightly more serious offenses, and serious offenses. Those who have committed serious crimes should, of course, be dealt with strictly according to the law, without any leniency, to give the government a satisfactory explanation and to give the people an answer. As for the others, we might as well give them some leniency. After all, the government's purpose is to 'learn from past mistakes to avoid future ones, and to cure the disease to save the patient,' mainly so that everyone can learn from these lessons, take them as a warning, and avoid making the same mistakes again. What do you gentlemen think?" After listening, Lord Liu exchanged glances with the other officials, and they all nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Lord Liu stepped forward and said, "Your Excellency, your method is indeed comprehensive and far-sighted, and everyone agrees. However, the issue of the severity of punishment still needs further discussion. I wonder what Your Excellency's opinion is?" "For those with minor offenses, a one- to three-year salary deduction, a rank reduction with probation as a warning, and a written confession and guarantee to be read aloud in public. If they commit the offense again, the punishment will be increased. For those with slightly more serious offenses, a fine of ten times the amount embezzled will be imposed, with demotion from three ranks to dismissal, a three-day public shaming as a warning, and one to three years of hard labor. Those who cannot pay the fine will have their property confiscated. As for those guilty of serious crimes, whether their property will be confiscated, they will be exiled to the army, or subjected to other punishments will be decided by the Emperor. Does anyone have anything to add?" General Jin's lips curled slightly, a half-smile playing on his lips as he looked at the officials present and asked softly. As soon as he finished speaking, the officials had various thoughts. Most people thought that once a serious criminal was brought before the authorities, they were powerless to intervene, but there was still room for maneuver in the other two crimes. They couldn't help but start secretly calculating. Lord Liu frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "What does the Duke mean by this? Is he testing our impartiality? This is definitely a trap. A slight misstep and I'll lose my official hat. I absolutely cannot fall into this trap." He subconsciously touched his official hat, his expression becoming even more cautious. Jin Shuai, of course, was unaware of Lord Liu's thoughts. Had he known, he would likely have laughed and said, "Use this to test the officials." However, at this moment, he was busy dealing with the matters at hand and had no time to speculate on the officials' intentions. Looking at the few who were deep in thought, he decided not to waste any more time and said, "You can go back and think about it some more! Lord Liu, you stay. Also, gather those whose crimes are less serious together. In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, we'll hold a small admonition meeting for them, to let them know the majesty of the law and that it is inviolable." After the officials left, only Jin Shuai and Lord Liu remained in the room. Jin Shuai's lips curled into a faint smile, and he slowly said, "I suppose Lord Liu already understands my intention!" Upon hearing this, Lord Liu's heart tightened, and a look of astonishment flashed across his face. He hesitated for a moment, chuckled dryly, and said, "I only have a slight understanding of Your Excellency's intentions." Seeing this, a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in Jin Shuai's eyes. He thought, "This old fox is very cautious." But he quickly regained his smile and continued, "Lord Liu, the Three Judicial Offices, as an important power institution of the government, are like a sharp blade in the emperor's hand; their importance is self-evident. No one can be foolish in this crucial position. You have been in the Three Judicial Offices for many years; you must be well aware of the stakes involved." He paused, his tone becoming serious: "Lord Liu, you are a smart man and should know how to act. If you want to repay a favor, you can use other methods, but the benefits cannot all go into your own pocket. Some things, if done too excessively, will have consequences that neither you nor I can bear if the higher-ups find out." With that, Jin Shuai's smile widened, but behind that smile lay a chilling intent. Lord Liu felt a chill run down his spine, keenly sensing the deeper meaning behind Marshal Jin's smile. He thought to himself: "Among the three ministries, there are probably a few unlucky fellows who don't know their own limitations and will stumble before this ridiculously young nobleman." However, Lord Liu quickly dismissed the thought, after all, he wasn't the one who would suffer. He secretly rejoiced, while also deeply admiring Marshal Jin's meticulousness and profound shrewdness. This nobleman, so young, was so adept at navigating the ways of officialdom. Lord Liu thought to himself that General Jin's words must have a deeper meaning, so he composed himself and asked, "My lord, I still don't quite understand your intentions. I hope you will kindly enlighten me." General Jin smiled slightly, a sly glint in his eyes, and said softly, "Hmm, Lord Liu, if those corrupt officials could truly repent and not only donate money to pave roads and benefit the people, but also genuinely repent and admit their mistakes, wouldn't the Emperor turn a blind eye to them? You might want to think carefully about the key points." Upon hearing this, Lord Liu suddenly understood, instantly grasping General Jin's meaning. This was leaving room for maneuver for those corrupt officials! As long as they were willing to bleed and pay a sufficient price, the Emperor would naturally turn a blind eye. Lord Liu sighed inwardly, this was the true value of the Three Departments! Having understood this, Lord Liu quickly said, "Thank you for your clarification, Your Excellency. I understand completely now." "Hmm, good. Those who overstepped their bounds will be dealt with by you after this matter is over! Don't disappoint the Emperor! Hehe." Jin Shuai said with a smile. "Thank you for your guidance, Your Excellency." Lord Liu bowed and said. "You're too kind. We're all serving the Emperor, so we should support each other. Let's go, let's teach these reckless fellows a lesson." Jin Shuai said with a smile. In a spacious area of ​​the Three Departments' office, sunlight dappled the ground, creating patches of light and shadow. When Jin Shuai arrived, he saw more than twenty officials who had made mistakes gathered there. Their expressions varied; some looked terrified, while others feigned composure. Without wasting any words, Jin Shuai slightly raised his hand, signaling the Three Departments' men to severely criticize them first. Although this was just a formality, it was extremely effective in this era, greatly deterring these errant officials. The criticized officials lowered their heads, not daring to breathe. Then it was Jin Shuai's turn to speak. He was equally stern and immediately began his admonition: "Gentlemen, I have gathered you here today because I have some heartfelt words to say. Since the founding of our Great Song Dynasty by Emperor Taizu, through the diligent governance of several generations of emperors, we have always upheld the principles of benevolent rule, love for the people, and integrity, which has led to our current prosperity and strength. The people live in peace and contentment, and the nation is prosperous and powerful. You have all endured ten years of arduous study, finally passing the imperial examinations and taking up positions in the court, shouldering the heavy responsibility of the nation and the earnest expectations of the people. You should be wholeheartedly devoted to public service, serving the court and working for the well-being of the people." Officials should uphold integrity and public service as their fundamental principles, always keeping the people and the nation in their hearts. Yet, for petty gains, you have betrayed the trust of the government and the people, placing the hard work of generations of Song emperors in peril. Your transgressions, though seemingly minor, are like ants chipping away at a dike; if left unchecked, they will inevitably shake the very foundation of the nation. Perhaps some may consider these trivial matters, seemingly insignificant actions, not worth mentioning. But know this: a thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole; small evils, if left unchecked, will surely become great calamities! Today's indulgence will be tomorrow's disaster. "His Majesty, mindful of your years of hard work, understands that human nature is inevitably driven by selfish desires. However, the law of the land is solemn and cannot be trampled upon in the slightest. This time, His Majesty is issuing you a small punishment as a warning, and hereby solemnly warns you that from this day forward, you must all abide by your duties and the law. If such behavior is discovered again, regardless of the severity of the offense, you will be severely punished without exception! I hope you will all act accordingly and not ruin your future and your family's reputation because of momentary greed. After you have signed the confession, you may go home. The specific punishment will be issued in writing. Dismissed!" After Jin Shuai finished speaking, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was fortunate that he had brushed up on the phrasing of this era beforehand, otherwise he would have been embarrassed today. This scene of a reprimand from the Three Judicial Offices was something Jin Shuai had come up with in a flash of inspiration a few days ago. He felt it necessary to stage this performance. Firstly, it showed Emperor Zhao Zhen that he wasn't just going through the motions and that he was serious, demonstrating his competence and loyalty. Secondly, it served as a warning and educational tool; after all, being lectured like a subservient grandson was embarrassing for anyone. This act would serve as a cautionary tale for other officials, deterring them from making similar mistakes.

27. 227 本EN Already Invincible, Why Cultivate? 本就无敌，何须修炼 All I Love Is Eating独爱干饭Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible + So Satisfying You’ll Question Reality + Silver-Haired Male Lead + An Invincible Background] The previous life on Earth was far too competitive. In this life, Su Chen has no interest in fighting and killing. All he wants is to sip wine and enjoy the sights of the world. That’s all. But no matter what he does, if he doesn’t go looking for trouble, trouble comes looking for him. With no other choice, he casually kills an Immortal Emperor in an instant. From then on, no one dares to bo 33.5kReads7.8Score2.3kShelves

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    They all went into seclusion and then became invincible from the start.

28. 228 七 The Seven Kings Reunite, and Judgment Descends 七王重聚，审判降临 Baili Guyan百里孤烟Urban3.7M WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless + high martial arts + comedy + King of Slaughter + plot-driven power fantasy] Distant bells toll! The horns of war spiral through the air! Eagles survey the earth! Vultures feast on all living things! The Sword of Judgment hangs high! An ancient king descends! Slaughter! The prologue to an absurd apocalypse! Slaughter! The finale of a false golden age! At the end of the last century, the vast and devastating War of the Gods, sparked by the Radiant Army and the Eternal Nigh 98.7kReads8.6Score6.1kShelves
29. 229 我 I, an Invincible Strongman, Was Fooled by the System for a Hundred Years 我，无敌强者，被系统骗了一百年 Rain Falls on the Western Mountain雨落西山Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted After hiding in the mountains for a hundred years, Lin Qi is told by the System that the world beyond is full of powerful beings who can destroy heaven and earth with ease. What it doesn't know is that Lin Qi has long since become an invincible powerhouse, and the adorable little animals around him are all terrifying divine beasts that everyone fears! The protagonist, Lin Qi, was deceived by the System for a hundred years. The real reason turns out to be... P.S. This is a novel whose entire plot 3.4kReads8.1Score358Shelves
30. 230 佣 Mercenaries Under Heaven: The Guardian Project 佣兵天下之守护者计划 Wandering Time Traveler行走的时光旅者Urban435k WordsCompleted We are a powerful team, and nothing can stop us from moving forward. The most effective defense is offense. That is my way of protecting those in my care. I have only one response to our enemies: total annihilation. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 231 玄 Xuanhuan: I Became Invincible on the Day My New Shop Opened! 玄幻：新店开业当天，我无敌了！ Wine Without Desire无欲的酒Eastern Fantasy382k WordsOngoing Li Yi transmigrated to another world and bound himself to the Invincible Shopkeeper System. From the start, as a one-star shopkeeper, he was invincible for ten miles around. Li Yi runs the Hongmeng Store, lazing around every day. Apart from eating, drinking, taking care of business, and sunbathing, he just sells goods. His shop stocks Best-in-the-World sausages that can instantly break through a cultivation level when eaten, soda that grants ten times your strength, and instant noodles that impr 765Reads7.9Score—Shelves
32. 232 化 The God-Transforming Ancestor Leads His Clan to Shatter the Nine Heavens 化神老祖，携家族踏碎九霄 That Elusive Dream那抓不住的梦Eastern Fantasy242k WordsOngoing Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Spirit Transformation in the early stages! With no Spirit Transformation cultivators around, are Nascent Soul cultivators really supreme? The Su family’s dying patriarch awakens and breaks through to Spirit Transformation, appearing out of nowhere! The six clans bully them, and the family stands on the brink of ruin. Watch as the patriarch commands the heavens and leads the Su family to dominate every continent! 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Once you break through to the Nascent Soul stage, you'll be invincible.

33. 233 未 The Unknown Descends: I Have an Invincible Domain 未知降临：我有无敌领域 Dr. Cheng Er程尔大夫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + Civilization Invasion + Invincible Domain + Unstoppable Satisfaction + No Harem + Witty Comedy] Mysterious creatures descend, and Earth's resources run dry... Just as humanity teeters on the brink of extinction, a corner-shop owner rises into the sky and decides life and death with a single word! When it is all over, Su Xiao thinks he can spend the rest of his days lazing around on Earth, protected by his invincible domain... But then he discovers that the vast cosmos above is dazz 8.3kReads8.6Score484Shelves
34. 234 开 A Sage from the Start: Is It Really So Much to Ask to Become the Law Enforcement Hall Master? 开局圣人：成为执法堂主不过分吧 Canghai Fat Dragon沧海胖龙Eastern Fantasy580k WordsCompleted [Invincible + Steady Pace + No Harem] Yue Longtao has become a Sage. Looking at the terrifyingly powerful enemy before him, then at the loved ones behind him who need his protection, he faces the age of great upheaval that is about to begin. In the end, all he can do is lie back on the highest peak of the sacred land, and watch with a smile as the stormy waves roll by, waiting to see when they will reach him. 710Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 235 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang's Invincible Sacred Grandson 大明：朱元璋的无敌圣孙 Cui Meng崔萌Historical533k WordsCompleted (The Ten Great Evils’ Zhu Xiongying leaves the Valley of Evil! Third place on Tomato’s Ancient History rankings, an invincible power fantasy!) Zhu Xiongying, Zhu Yuanzhang’s eldest legitimate grandson, was poisoned at the age of eight and accidentally ended up in the Valley of Evil, where he lived alongside the Ten Great Evils. Among them were the Old Poison, a master of poisons; Divine Physician Hua, a brilliant doctor; Old Shen, richer than a kingdom; Feng Erniang, a master of disguise; a long 499Reads7.1Score102Shelves
36. 236 老 The Ancestor Emerges from Seclusion to Find the Ancestral Hall Gone 老祖出关，发现祠堂都没了 Slice a Watermelon批一个西瓜Eastern Fantasy675k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into another world, he became the sect’s good-for-nothing old ancestor. Lost and bewildered, he successfully activated the System. Activating the System rewarded him with a ten-pull Mythic Summon! Congratulations, Host! You have obtained a sect-protecting grand formation! Congratulations, Host! You have recruited a master-level artifact refiner! … With these treasures at his disposal, Lin Ce declared that if anyone dared to attack his Vast Ocean Sect again, he would have no 4Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 237 开 Invincible from the Start: I’m a Billion Times Stronger Than the Creator Gods 开局无敌：我比创世古神强亿点 Muttering Bear喃喃呓语的熊Eastern Fantasy611k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Invincible protagonist + everyday-life style + no female lead] The world has a Creator who made all things and all laws, the heavens and earth, the boundless cosmos, and everything in every world. His name is the Primordial Creator God. Little do people know, however, that this so-called Primordial Creator God is nothing more than an insignificant creature born from the evolution of the master of the Gray Ancestral Origin. Above the Gray Ancestral Origin stands a figure embodying all 6.1kReads8.2Score445Shelves
38. 238 系 The System Is So Powerful, My Sect and I Are Completely Invincible 系统太强大，我和宗门彻底无敌了 Qing Fei轻费Eastern Fantasy251k WordsCompleted [Absolutely Invincible + Sect + System + Three Junior-Sister Heroines + Character Growth + Lighthearted, Witty Everyday Life] Lin Bei transmigrates into a fantasy world and becomes the leader of a small sect, awakening the strongest Leisure System. He won't do anything related to cultivation. Hey, I'm just here to have fun. The System raises his cultivation to the highest level in the universe, making him completely invincible. Everything in the System Shop is free, too. He can take whatever he 2kReads7.0Score151Shelves

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    Starting as the master of a sect, his cultivation level immediately reaches the pinnacle of the universe.

39. 239 我 I Have Nine Female Disciples 我有九个女徒弟 After All, I'm a Fool毕竟是蠢才Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted The Heavenly Star God King fell, his soul transmigrating into the body of a good-for-nothing disciple. With his female disciples and underlings, the God King rises from the ruins, defying the powerful and battling heaven and earth as he begins his journey of redemption. His nine female disciples are all strikingly beautiful, each with her own distinctive charms. Other people take on disciples to bring glory to their sects, but every one of our God King’s female disciples wants to coax their m 1.4kReads8.8Score216Shelves

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    The protagonist is reborn back to the sect he founded, without a system.

40. 240 沉 After Sleeping for a Trillion Years, I’m Invincible from the Start 沉睡万亿年，开局我就无敌了 Awakening to Life人生醒悟Eastern Fantasy385k WordsOngoing [Utterly invincible + raising a daughter + sect + lighthearted + fast-paced + decisive and ruthless] After sleeping for a trillion years, he builds the strongest sect from the start! Chen Ye was supposed to live on Blue Star, but after an accidental car crash, he was forcibly bound to a System and began his transmigration journey. In the end, interference from a mysterious force trapped his soul in a void, where he fell into a long slumber. A trillion years later, when he awoke from the void, he 2kReads6.9Score100Shelves
41. 241 洪 Honghuang: The Ancestral Dragon’s Last Will Reveals I Have a Saint for a Younger Brother 洪荒：祖龙遗嘱，我有个圣人弟弟 Running Nut奔跑的坚果Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigrating into the Era of Creation, he became the younger brother born alongside the Ancestral Dragon: the Nether Dragon! During the Dragon-Han Tribulation, Demon Ancestor Luohu and Dao Ancestor Hongjun were both scheming over the fate of the Three Clans. Long Ming had intended to resolve the Dragon Clan's crisis, but then he awakened a seclusion System. Long Ming could only urge the Ancestral Dragon to stay within the boundless Four Seas. But the Ancestral Dragon wouldn't listen. After the 20.5kReads8.1Score1.3kShelves

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    ① Time travel, imaginative plot. Accelerated cultivation, one person attains enlightenment and the whole clan ascends to immortality. Wu Qichen time travels to the cultivation world and breaks through to the Heartbeat stage with heaven-defying talent. [Eating melon emoji] ② Time travel to the creation era, becoming the companion brother of the Ancestral Dragon, the Nether Dragon. During the initial calamity of the Dragon Han Dynasty, Long Ming originally wanted to solve the crisis of the Dragon Clan, but awakened the closed-door cultivation of the Chief. Long Ming could only persuade the Ancestral Dragon not to leave the Boundless Four Seas. ③ Invincible, cultivation, all heavens. Chen Feng time travels to the cultivation world for 180 years and unintentionally becomes a Golden Core Ancestor. 🌸 Follow Emerald, don't get lost! [Sending heart emoji]

42. 242 开 From the Start, I Sign In and Become a Sect Master 开局签到，成为一宗之主 Dust of a Dream一梦之尘Eastern Fantasy717k WordsCompleted Ye Chen transmigrates to a fantasy world, obtains a System, and powers his way to the top, bringing the patriarchs of all the major factions to heel! [Ding! Congratulations, Host, on opening the beginner's gift pack. You've received a sect!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host, on successfully summoning the sect patriarch, the Great God Pangu!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host, on successfully summoning the sect patriarch, Hongjun!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host, on successfully summoning an Immortal Em 336Reads6.3Score—Shelves
43. 243 开EN Starting as an Invincible Immortal Emperor, Building the Number One Sect Across All Worlds 开局无敌仙帝，打造万界第一宗 Obviously明明就Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsOngoing After transmigrating, Ye Chen established the Kunlun Sacred Land and was rewarded with the cultivation of an Immortal Emperor. His goal: spread Kunlun Sacred Land across the Myriad Worlds and make it the greatest divine sect! First, a small goal: dominate the Great Desolate Immortal World! “Congratulations, Host, on recruiting a disciple with Saint-grade aptitude. You receive five True Immortal Summoning Cards, a tea tree of enlightenment, and a Primordial Hongmeng Body!” “Congratulations, Host, 38.9kReads8.4Score2.4kShelves
44. 244 灭 On the Night My Clan Was Wiped Out, My Descendants Summoned Me, the Great Emperor 灭族之夜，大帝的我被后人召唤 Snow Falls on the Parasol Tree雪落梧痕Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted [Great Emperor + Invincible + Satisfying Read + Sweeps All Before Him + Decisive and Ruthless] One hundred thousand years ago, invaders from another realm descended. The land was laid waste, and countless lives were lost! The Great Emperor Lu Xuan entered the Heavenly Abyss alone to protect all living beings. He used himself as a vessel to seal the entrance to the other realm! But one hundred thousand years later, he suddenly received a summons from his descendants! “Ancestor, are you still aliv 22.4kReads7.8Score2.5kShelves

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    Recommendations for invincible cultivation novels.

45. 245 小 My Junior Martial Uncle Is Stunning and Fierce, Taking the Cultivation World by Storm 小师叔又飒又美卷翻了整个修真界 Qin Xiaomi秦小米Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted Cultivation + strong female lead + satisfying read + romance After failing her tribulation, an occult expert transmigrates into a cultivation novel and becomes a five-year-old child. The story has a heroine, supporting female characters, and a whole crowd of cannon fodder, but none of them have anything to do with her. She's just a minor character doomed to die young. A life-extension System tells her to win the male lead's favor to earn more time to live? Watching the hero and heroine's tender 169Reads8.4Score102Shelves
46. 246 让 I Asked You to Write a Diary, Not Spoil the Entire Primordial World 让你写日记，你剧透全洪荒 The Sixth White第六白Eastern Fantasy630k WordsCompleted Mo Yu transmigrated to the primordial world and became a low-ranking soldier in the Witch Tribe. After awakening the Great Dao Diary System, he discovered that the more diary entries he wrote, the stronger he became. Little did he know that his diary entries were unknowingly changing the balance of power in the primordial world. [Instead of spending time listening to the Dao, why not head to Mount Buzhou and snatch the innate gourd vine...] [The Kunpeng Demon Master is a teacher to the demon rac 12.9kReads8.8Score794Shelves
47. 247 签 A Hundred Thousand Years of Sign-Ins: From the Start, I Become the Ancestor of My Clan 签到十万年，开局成为家族老祖 Salty Fish Ace咸鱼小能手Eastern Fantasy734k WordsOngoing [Invincible + Clan Development + Vassal Forces + Ensemble Cast + No Female Lead + the Myriad Worlds] After transmigrating, Su Xingzhou was trapped in a sign-in space. A hundred thousand years later, the System finished charging, and he transmigrated again! He found himself as the Su clan's ancestor from the start! And his cultivation was equal to the combined cultivation of the entire clan! What? The clan was on the brink of extinction? Su Xingzhou casually tossed out the least valuable 34Reads6.8Score—Shelves
48. 248 开 Invincible Cultivation from the Start: I Summon Four Great Emperors as Bodyguards 开局无敌修为，召唤四名大帝护卫 Free and Invincible逍遥无敌Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible from the Start + Building a Faction + Taking Disciples + Satisfying Power Fantasy + Summoning + Ruling the Myriad Worlds + Partly Behind the Scenes + No Female Lead] Lin Dong upgrades his System to version 2.0 from the start, gains invincible cultivation, and becomes the master of the Carefree Sect. He takes in a disciple with a Chaos Sword Physique and summons four sect guardians at the Great Emperor realm. The sect has every facility and limitless resources. From then on, he domina 18.7kReads8.4Score1.5kShelves
49. 249 我EN I Made Up Cultivation Techniques, So How Did You All Become Great Emperors? 我瞎编功法，你们怎么都成大帝了 Drunk on Wind and Smoke风烟醉Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted Chen Xuan transmigrates to the Xuantian Continent. Unable to cultivate, he unexpectedly awakens a System that makes him stronger every time he takes on a disciple. To grow stronger, he starts bluffing his way into taking disciples. When he doesn’t know a cultivation technique, he just makes one up. To his complete surprise, every one of his disciples masters their techniques. A hundred years later, Chen Xuan watches as each of his disciples becomes an unparalleled Great Emperor and can’t help 2.7kReads8.9Score652Shelves
50. 250 欺 You Dare Bully My Disciple? Do You Really Think I Only Know How to Teach? 欺我弟子，你真以为我只会教书？ Yu Laojiu余老九Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted (The new novel The True Immortal of the Dao is now serializing. If you’re interested, check out Lao Jiu’s profile.) There is a small school in Longquan Town. And there is a Mr. Xu at the school. In this sealed-off land of Jiuzhou, he steadily pioneers the Way of Letters, passes down the teachings of the Dao, and enlightens otherworldly beings, transforming them into spirit folk. At last, Jiuzhou enters a golden age. Then one day, Jiuzhou shatters, and the Divine Land sinks. Mr. Xu stands alone w 30.7kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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