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551 势 Shattering the Nine Heavens: The Hidden Sword Scripture of All Realms 势破九霄：万界归藏剑经 User25335237用户25335237Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted On the day the Qingming Realm collapsed, the murky energy of the Great Calamity poured down like an ink-black sea. All laws returned to nothing, and all living beings crumbled to dust. Only the young Li Xuchen survived, bearing the Uncertainty Swordbone. Its bones were inscribed with non-Euclidean Dao patterns, making him immune to the annihilation of order. Amid the Blood Ruins, he clutched the broken hilt left behind by his master and received the ancient secret tome, "Sword Scripture —Reads—Score—14d adds

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This book is great. It has a solid plot, following the protagonist's rise from obscurity to sword master. The story is full of twists and turns and is super enjoyable.

553 长 Long Night, Clear Fall 长夜清落 Scholar Gua Piao瓜瓢居士Eastern Fantasy298k WordsOngoing [Classic fantasy + ensemble cast + not a wish-fulfillment story + no spiritual roots + no cultivation levels + no golden finger] Mu Changfeng’s identity is a mystery. He began studying medicine as a child and now lives in seclusion in a valley. One night, the mysterious Ye Yunxi barges into his life and turns it upside down. Mu Changfeng resolves to marry her, but Ye Yunxi has impossibly high standards and sets him a five-year challenge. As he grows along the path of cultivation, he faces all ki —Reads—Score—14d adds

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A classic fantasy/xianxia (fantasy martial arts) sign-in session [awkward laugh]

558 月 Moonlight Flying Sword 月光飞剑 Liu Ningduochang刘宁多昌Eastern Fantasy528k WordsCompleted This novel blends elements of history, wuxia, cultivation, and mythology. The protagonist, Gongsun Shan, is a wretched young man born into an ordinary family. Disaster strikes his family, and his father is killed by soldiers. The soldiers seize him as a dwarf slave to be sent as tribute. He escapes by jumping off a cliff along the way, and is saved by the wandering swordsman Zi Ruoshui. With nowhere else to go, Gongsun Shan makes his savior Zi Ruoshui his master, follows him to study martial art 9Reads8.9Score10914d adds

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This Xianxia (fantasy/cultivation) novel is definitely worth reading!

560 绝 At the Summit: Treading Snow, Listening to the Wind, and Living Unrestrained 绝巅之上：踏雪听风任疏狂！ Treading Snow, Listening for the Wind踏雪听风来Eastern Fantasy89k WordsOngoing [A cultivation dream for an ordinary mortal] [Twists and turns + evocative classical style + accessible language] [No System + no golden finger + absolutely no mindless wish fulfillment] [Beautiful scenery, delicious food, beautiful women, handsome men] Jiang Bei is nothing but an ordinary mortal. He seeks neither immortality nor the Dao, becomes neither a demon nor a revered sovereign! He only hopes that after a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation and a thousand years in the mortal world, he wil —Reads—Score—14d adds

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It shows that it was written with care. A tale of chivalry, ensemble cast, slow pace, no gimmicks, a blend of chivalry and martial arts, encompassing personal vendettas and national grievances. From a carefree orphan, he gradually shoulders the responsibility of saving the country, the people, and protecting his family and friends. Through trials and tribulations, he climbs to the so-called pinnacle, only to find in the end that all he wants is to enjoy wine under the pear blossoms and relive his youth. Most villains are not absolutely evil; most people have complex human nature; and most good people can also have moments of weakness.

563 凡 A Mortal's Quest for Immortality 凡骨求长生 Chen Dou辰斗Eastern Fantasy774k WordsOngoing [Mortal Cultivation] [Traditional Wuxia] [Witty and Humorous] [Logical Deduction] [Lopsided Genius] [One Female Lead] [Ensemble Cast] This book has no fast-food-style, three-chapter hook, no exhilarating face-slapping from the start, and focuses on plot, careful buildup, and deeply rooted characters. The protagonist is an ordinary mortal, an undocumented resident of the immortal realm. His talents and shortcomings are sharply defined. He is no transmigrated or reborn overpowered hero, with neith 836Reads8.1Score23214d adds

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This is a good book.

564 我 In the Celestial Prison, Immortal and Undying 我在天牢，长生不死 Jie Jie戒界Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing [No System + invincible + wish-fulfillment novel + no female lead + fantasy] After Chen Guanlou obtains immortality, he secures a stable job as a prison guard in the imperial prison and begins spending his days slacking off at work. Throughout the long years, he watches them build towering mansions, then watches those mansions collapse. He watches them ascend to the imperial court today, only to become prisoners beneath the steps tomorrow. He watches their families enjoy wealth and honor, then w 309.5kReads8.7Score13.8k14d adds

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☘️☘️①Chen Guanlou, the chosen one, possesses immortality that even emperors don't have💥💥The Heavenly Prison is filled with talented individuals, each with an interesting and pleasant way of speaking. If you want to learn great supernatural powers, you must go to the Heavenly Prison🌟🌟

565 叫 Call Me a Cultivation Arts Master 叫我修术师 Dust River Comet尘河彗星Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [One heroine + two strong leads + character growth + ensemble cast. The early story is told from the heroine’s perspective, and the male lead appears in Chapter 25. The plot develops slowly. This is not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy. Please proceed with caution if that’s not your thing!] Twelve years ago, a war between humans and demons brought an unprecedented catastrophe upon humankind. The once-prosperous cultivation sects across the continent have been in declin 112Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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This is the author's first fantasy/xianxia novel, and you can check it out if you're interested. (Single female lead, no system, not a wish-fulfillment story, ensemble piece, initially told from the female lead's perspective, slow-paced and requires patience, with a lot of setup. Suggestions are welcome; the author humbly accepts them.) Note: The female lead is the first character to appear; the male lead appears in chapter 25. The characters in the first few chapters are not the male lead. Aside from the main and side plots, there are many interactions between the male and female leads. If this is a concern, please proceed with caution.

567 白 Journey to the West in Plain Language 白话文西游记 Yu Jiacheng余家诚Eastern Fantasy205k WordsOngoing Compared with other translations of Journey to the West, mine has a few distinctive features: First, I have broken down every chapter. Except for the first three, each chapter is divided into three sections: Part One, Part Two, and Part Three. Each section has also been given a more fitting title. Second, I have split up long paragraphs into the shorter paragraphs popular in novels today, making the book more enjoyable to read. Third, I have added notes in [...] and comments in ^...^. I hope you 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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I recommend my version of "Journey to the West in Plain Language"! I believe it's based on the original story, but it surpasses it!

573 道 The Way, Too, Has Feelings 道，亦有情 Han Feng Bing Yu Lan寒枫冰羽岚Eastern Fantasy816k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Tianyan Continent, Mo Li steps into a cultivation world where the strong prey on the weak. The cultivators here all say, “The Great Dao is merciless. Only by severing all feelings and love can you reach the pinnacle.” Only Mo Li scoffs at this. In his previous life, he was utterly alone, and love and affection were distant, unattainable luxuries. In this life, he is fortunate enough to find warmth. The comforts of everyday life and the people he holds dear are tre 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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The fantasy genre and plot development are alright, it's a self-conceived idea, but it just doesn't get much traffic 😅

574 仙 The Immortal Inkstone 仙砚 Old Cat from Boshan Village博山村老猫Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Huang Xing, a biology professor, is suddenly sabotaged, and his academic career is left in ruins. When he returns home in despair, he unexpectedly awakens an ancient inheritance slumbering inside an ancestral inkstone. He thinks it is a generous gift from fate, but as he cultivates, he gradually discovers that it may all be a trap carefully laid by someone close to him. Betrayed by family and toyed with by fate, Huang Xing must choose between the path of cultivation and the bonds of blood. Each 61Reads—Score414d adds

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Entering the immortal realm is like entering a deep sea; only today do I truly know who I am. Not mindless, not intellectually challenged, no system—a farming-themed cultivation novel with a traditional cultivation system but a unique story core. Over 500 chapters completed. Huang Xing thought it was a tale of a mortal's journey to immortality, but who knew every step was part of someone else's calculations? Will he submit to fate or break free from its constraints? Please read on!

575 堕 The Fallen Demon Buddha Slays Zhu Xian 堕魔佛，弑诛仙 Lay Disciple俗家弟子Eastern Fantasy152k WordsOngoing The Great Dao is merciless, and the weak are prey to the strong. The strong make themselves stronger. Since ancient times, the immortal path has been divided into the righteous and demonic factions, locked in endless conflict for thousands of years. But Heaven shows no mercy, treating all things as straw dogs. When the ancient Zhu Xian Sword and the Lu Xian Sword emerged together from the underground palace, they fell into the hands of the righteous and demonic factions. The demonic path has alw 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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Classical cultivation novel, Qingyun Immortal Sect, Divine Sword, and the writing is also quite good.

576 江 Take It Slow, Wanderer of the Jianghu 江湖且慢走 Riverside Woodcutter江边樵夫Eastern Fantasy107k WordsOngoing As a child, he watched his parents die right before his eyes. Forced to live under someone else’s roof, he devoted himself to mastering martial arts. As an adult, he roams the martial world in search of clues to the tragedy that befell his family when he was young. Gradually, he uncovers a shocking conspiracy powerful enough to rock both the martial world and the imperial court. But a young man’s strength has its limits. Will he be left isolated and helpless, or discovered by the people behind t 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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Do people nowadays all like fast-paced, invincible stories from the start? [Crying] Does anyone even watch slow-paced ones?

577 千 A Thousand Years, or Ten Thousand? 千年，还是万年 Hermit of Snow Mountain雪山居士Eastern Fantasy207k WordsOngoing A humble young man sets foot on the path to immortality. His talent is mediocre, and all he has is a will to survive. After an unexpected encounter, he and she form an unbreakable bond, and from then on, he no longer walks the cultivation path alone. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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Mortal cultivation, single female protagonist, dual cultivation

578 一 A Sword Chills the Stars 一剑星斗寒 A Gentle Warmth in the Sunlight日光微暖Eastern Fantasy137k WordsOngoing A good-for-nothing unable to cultivate inner energy gains the ability to practice martial arts after unexpectedly obtaining a sword manual. He Xingchuan has begun his path of cultivation, but he refuses to be controlled by fate or used as a pawn. Watch as he breaks out of the trap and strikes back, clears away the clouds, and searches for the truth hidden behind layers of confusion. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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Author's self-recommendation: A heartfelt and well-crafted story. Synopsis: Extraordinary love and hate, joy and sorrow in the martial world.

579 我 I Was Just a Wild Weed, but This Black Cat Has a Spirit 我本野草，奈何黑猫有灵 A Thousand Dreams of Me千千我梦Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted A Xing is an orphan with extraordinary insight, able to see through people's hearts. Cool and detached, she has only her black cat for company as they roam the world, making their home wherever they happen to be. She had planned to travel everywhere with her cat and become a teacher, but a hidden enemy kept pursuing her relentlessly, leaving her no choice but to embark on the path of cultivation. Cultivating immortality as a mortal is fraught with hardship, yet it seems her luck is finally turni 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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I recommend this book. It's a female protagonist cultivation novel with a satisfying and refreshing feel. It's a traditional cultivation novel where the protagonist starts as a mortal, enters the top sect, and features a group of people cultivating immortality, as well as spirit pets.

580 玄 The Path of the Dark Origin: Slaying Demons 玄元斩魔路 Heaven's Nemesis问天敌Eastern Fantasy119k WordsOngoing Tempered and guided by divine lightning, he transmigrates into an age of immortals, demons, and monsters, takes the name Xuanyuan, and defies fate! He catches ghosts, drives out evil, breaks curses, captures monsters, slays demons, kills gods, and battles immortals! His fists subdue the Nine Nether Hells, his feet tread upon Great Luo Golden Immortals. He battles Heaven and Earth, slaying demons and seeking the Dao all the way! Traditional xianxia, no System, ruthless and decisive! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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My master is called the Ancient Immortal, is that ancient enough?

581 神 Blessings from the Divine Lord 神君吉祥 Alone in Chang'an独自长安Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted After enduring a tribulation, the Heavenly Emperor returned with a child born to a human woman. As the child of a god and a human, he must undergo three trials over the course of ten thousand years to temper his soul. The first trial: family. The second trial: friendship. The third trial: love. He passed the first two trials with ease, but the third… proved difficult… A foxtail grass sprouted after this child watered it with tea on a whim. Nourished by spiritual energy from birth, it transformed 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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A celestial being undergoes tribulation to become a god; a foxtail grass descends to the mortal realm to repay a debt of gratitude.

582 元 A Nascent Soul Reborn: Everyone Who Tried to Make Me Abdicate Is in Tears 元婴重生，逼我禅让的人都哭了 Lucky Drowning Bear气运落水熊Eastern Fantasy512k WordsOngoing Wang Zhixuan, a once-in-a-millennium genius with two top-grade spiritual roots, joined the Southern Sage Sect. When word got out, the Northern Sage Sect attacked to seize him. In the end, Wang Zhixuan traded himself for his captured fellow disciples, including his martial aunt and senior sister, and was taken away by the Northern Sage Sect. For eleven years, Wang Zhixuan never betrayed his sect. In the end, they tortured him until he was completely crippled. Then, through a calculated scheme, th 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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The peerless genius Wang Zhixuan spent eleven years as a hostage in a rival sect for the sake of his sect, returning only to find himself crippled. His dying master, defying all opposition, passed on his mantle to Wang Zhixuan. A year later, however, his master's wife and senior sisters forced him to abdicate. Shortly after losing power, Wang Zhixuan was tortured to death. Reborn in another world, he cultivates to the Nascent Soul stage, only to be reborn again, this time when his master's wife and senior sisters are forcing him to relinquish his position. How will he cope?

584 大 Great Qin: The Greatest Sword in the World 大秦：天下第一剑 Confucian Li Changqing儒家李长青Anime Fanfiction1.7M WordsCompleted Li Changqing transmigrates to the Warring States period before the Qin dynasty and obtains a Swordsmanship Inheritance System. Golden Snake Swordplay, Thirteen Deadly Swords, Ximen Swordplay, The Third Young Master’s Sword, Nine Swords of Dugu, Heavenly Sword, Sword Twenty-Three… Gai Nie: “Xiao Zhuang, this man’s swordsmanship is far beyond yours and mine.” Wei Zhuang: “You’re the one… I have to surpass.” The twin swords of the Guigu School regard him as the pinnacle of swordsmanship. Zhang Lia 18.1kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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I personally think it's very good.

586 我 I Have a Heavenly Book That Recruits Immortals 我有天书收万仙 Qin Yunheng秦云横Eastern Fantasy246k WordsOngoing (Classic xianxia + harmonious atmosphere + plenty of good people + ensemble cast) Xie Wuzheng was doing just fine as a security guard when a mysterious ancient scroll suddenly sucked him into an alternate version of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Right from the start, he was nearly sacrificed to the River God and had his soul stolen. By a twist of fate, he discovered that the mysterious scroll could subdue immortals, demons, and ghosts, allowing him to defy fate and change his destiny. “Wh —Reads—Score—14d adds

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Self-recommendation, traditional fantasy, seeking an authentic fantasy flavor.

587 云 Beneath the Cloud Ring 云环之下 Mo An莫安Eastern Fantasy615k WordsOngoing Live longer, never grow old. Cheng Shian, look at the countless people beneath this mountain. Which one of them can be like us... And which one of them doesn’t want to stand beneath these circling clouds! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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Dual protagonist storylines, witnessing the path to supreme power.

588 我 I Entrust Myself to the World, My Sword Filling the Mountains 我寄人间剑满山 Li Yu, Never Met李煜不遇Eastern Fantasy207k WordsOngoing A new white robe enters Lin'an, a young man recites poetry through the covered walkway. He has leapt through the Dragon Gate and struck the flowing waters, and now strides across ten thousand miles of territory at the front lines. He studies at the Moonlit Hall and the Osmanthus Moon Palace, then sets out once more with books and sword, his path stretching far ahead. Tonight, he returns home, smiling as the fragrance of a hundred flowers fills the world. 20Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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A promising new book, the writing is excellent, and I'm completely hooked! [Thumbs up]

589 萧 Xiao Xiao Turns Toward the Southern Branch 萧萧向南枝 Mu Jiu霂九Ancient Romance134k WordsOngoing The Ghost King, Nan Zhi, awakens amid a chaotic age, burdened with the feud between two clans and the mission of rebuilding the demon race. Clad in red and proud before the world, sharp-witted and perceptive, she gradually lifts the layers of gloom veiling the troubled world, and step by step enters the “deadly trap” he laid for her. Lost memories and feelings from this life intertwine; hidden truths and blurred lines between right and wrong overlap. He stays by her side, journeying with her and 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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This!

590 我 I Can Analyze All Things, and One Slash Can Shatter the Path to Immortality 我能解析万物，一刀斩破修仙路 Barbecue Hero烤肉侠Eastern Fantasy209k WordsOngoing From that day on, a blanket of mist swallowed the world, and the endless night became a living hell for those still alive. Ordinary flames cannot light the way against the eerie shadows! Human lives are as cheap as grass! Only the last ember of incense can help anyone endure the long night. As civilization slowly crumbles… As humanity has nowhere left to retreat… A young man grips the hilt of his blade, a light burning in his eyes, ready to incinerate everything. “If there’s no way out alive, th —Reads—Score—14d adds

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An alternative fantasy/xianxia genre!