Classical Xianxia: I'm Out of Books to Read, Recommend the Best and Most Iconic Stories 古典仙侠，书荒了，求最好看最经典的文

1. 351 青 Azure Edge, Jade Capital 青锋玉京 I'm Not Tianpeng我不是天蓬Eastern Fantasy235k WordsOngoing [Traditional Xianxia] [Xianxia Romance] [Mortal's Journey] [No System] Born into obscurity, his life as fragile as a blade of grass, he insists on cultivating the truth with sword in hand, and seeking the Dao and eternal life. He crosses mountains of corpses and seas of blood, enduring love, hate, and heartbreak, only to realize at last: A battered green-steel sword cannot sever worldly attachments; Seeking the Dao at Yujing, he cannot knock open heaven's gate. Heaven and earth are not benevo 35Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is great!!!

2. 352 龙 Dragon Talisman 龙符 Meng Ru Shen Ji梦入神机Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted Across this vast land, the future is changing. In the chaos, heroes and villains rise together. Who is the true dragon, and who is merely a serpent? Or can every living being beneath heaven become a dragon? The imperial court, martial sects, reclusive immortal orders, thousand-year-old clans, barbarian tribes, demons, yaoguai, ancient shamanic traditions: countless powers intertwine, bound together by fate and circumstance. 491Reads8.5Score—14d adds
3. 353 恒 The Rise of Heng Yue 恒岳崛起 Half-Old Slicker半老滑头Eastern Fantasy238k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of the protagonist, Yue Feng, leading the Hengyue Sect from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of the Xuanhuang Continent! It offers a detailed look at how the sect operates, where its resources come from, and how duties are divided among its elders, stewards, and disciples. It’s packed with exhilarating scenes such as sect-wide battles, as well as the thrills of crushing enemies, life-and-death duels, leveling up, fighting monsters, and seizing resources! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's really good, a new book! Everyone who's read it has given it five stars.

4. 354 医 Medicine Is the Way 医本是道 Bear in Need of Dopamine需要多巴胺的熊Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Classical xianxia + not a power fantasy + medicine + for veteran readers + original poetry Rituals collapse, music fades, mountains and rivers shatter; the people suffer as the state crumbles. The stars throughout the heavens dim: it turns out they have all fallen into the mortal world. The celestial signs take a disciple and impart a great calling; the Ziwei Emperor studies the mysteries. The Dao is heartless, yet immortals have feelings; medicine is the Dao that mends the Way of Heaven! In a 208Reads8.6Score—14d adds
5. 355 读 Why Study When Cultivation Is Better? A Sudden Poetic Insight Subdues the Dragon Palace 读书哪有修仙香，诗词顿悟镇龙宫 Little Commoner of Jinling金陵小布衣Eastern Fantasy112k WordsOngoing Ning Caishen, nicknamed “Ning Ba Dou,” transmigrates to the Great Qian dynasty with nothing to his name. He thinks he can become a literary plagiarist and rise to the top. Little does he know that, at the height of his fame, he will run into a hot-tempered Dragon Auntie. In this cultivation world, where one's potential is determined by their comprehension, he discovers that his poetry can make people reach sudden enlightenment in an instant. He recites poetry to the hot-tempered Dragon Auntie an —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Traditional cultivation novels have a rigorous plot.

6. 356 大 The Legend of Cultivation in the Great Wilderness 大荒修仙传 Shepherd of the Snowy Mountains雪山牧羊人Eastern Fantasy637k WordsCompleted In the Great Wilderness, the Heavenly Path reigns supreme. Ning Bu Zhi goes hunting in the mountains and gets into danger, only to be rescued by a mysterious girl in blue. That is when he discovers that beyond the mortal world lies the path of immortality. After joining a sect and learning the arts of cultivation, he discovers that the human race is on the brink of annihilation. To survive, he has no choice but to cultivate harder and grow stronger while searching for the cause of the world’s im —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Personally, I think this book is pretty good. The protagonist doesn't have any cheat codes; it's a complete underdog story. The author updates quite quickly, starting with 10 chapters a day, sometimes as many as 20, and the quality hasn't suffered. Before I knew it, I'd read over 200 chapters.

7. 357 扮 Putting on a Tough Act in a Siheyuan: A Baby Turns the Tables on the Beasts 扮吒我穿四合院，婴儿逆袭众禽血 Wilted Greens and Bean Sprouts青菜烂豆芽Male-Channel Fanfiction142k WordsOngoing Siheyuan + multiple heroines + tormenting the birds + national destiny + System + only I wield magic Warning: This book is suited for reading, not listening. If you embarrass yourself, don't blame me. Wait! I was just dressing up as Nezha and selling knockoff Nezha dolls. How did I transmigrate again? Besides, I'm already middle-aged. Why am I pulling off a baby's comeback? What the hell kind of comeback is that? How can a baby stage a comeback? Aren't all babies equal? It's not like a comeback 157Reads6.3Score214d adds

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   It features elements of ancient Chinese fantasy, including the "Unique Magic" script, cultivation elements such as the "Heart-Drowning and Grievance-Suffering Array," and the "Star-Guiding Technique."

8. 358 三 The Sequel to Three Gates Street 三门街前后传 Anonymous佚名Historical285k WordsCompleted The Three Gate Street: Before and After, also known as The Complete Tale of the Eight Swords, Seven Heroes, and Sixteen Noble Men, is a long Qing dynasty chivalric novel by an anonymous author. The book has thirty-three chapters and around 280,000 characters. Set during the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty, it tells of the eunuch Liu Jin and the corrupt minister Shi Hongji, who seize power, wreak havoc in government, and persecute loyal officials. The story follows heroes and heroines such as Hon 45Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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   A solid and profound masterpiece of martial arts fiction. It may not have groundbreaking settings, but it perfectly inherits and interprets the core charm of martial arts. [Original novel enthusiast][Original novel enthusiast][Original novel enthusiast][Original novel enthusiast]

9. 359 剑 Sword Shadows and a Cold Flute 剑影寒箫 Kou Shisan口拾叁Xianxia125k WordsOngoing [Eastern fantasy cultivation] + [Transmigration] + [No System] + [One female lead] + [Political intrigue]... In his past life, he died alone in a hospital bed, a life of meekness and obscurity behind him. Transmigrated into a new life, he inherits the ravaged Guiyun Mountain and takes on the three-hundred-year blood feud of the entire sect. Once a prodigy whose name shook the immortal realms, he was struck down by the jealous Heavenly Dao and besieged by the major sects, left with his sect destr 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Classical fantasy, focusing on character development and plot progression, without mindless wish-fulfillment or a system; an ensemble piece. Enjoy reading!

10. 360 江 No Chivalry Allowed in the Jianghu 江湖不准行侠 Crane Who Knows the Wilds知野鹤Martial Arts1.4M WordsOngoing Anyone who wants to uphold justice in the martial world must first be registered. Without a chivalry certificate issued by the Martial Alliance, saving someone counts as a private fight, and drawing your sword to help could earn you a penalty notice. Xu Ye brought his master’s keepsakes to join the Qingyun Sect, hoping to learn swordsmanship and uphold justice. Instead, he discovered that the righteous sects began each day not by practicing the sword, but by writing daily reports. Rescuing someo 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the cutthroat world of martial arts, where performance reports are crucial, chivalrous acts are restricted at every turn. Xu Ye, carrying his master's heirloom, joins a prestigious sect and, bound by layers of paperwork, gradually uncovers the mastermind behind the evil deeds!

11. 361 炼EN Cultivation Clan: My Fortune Space 炼气家族，我有一个造化空间 Metal and Fire Flourish, Jia Wood金火旺甲木Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing [Traditional Cultivation + Slow-Burn Progression + Close-Knit Family + Ruthless + Both Parents Alive. Spatial Realm + Mortal + Cautious + Schemer + Not a Good-for-Nothing] [Realms: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation...] Li Qingyuan was born with congenital heart disease and died young. He transmigrates into the cultivation world before birth, into a family of Qi Refiners. Once he learns that this is a world of cultivation, seeking immortalit 76.5kReads8.2Score5.6k14d adds
12. 362 你 Hey, You! Do You Really Have to Be This Low-Key?! 你小子！用不用这么低调！！ Half a Cup of Lingering Sorrow半盏残忧Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing The immortal, undying ancient dragon left behind only a rotting corpse. The phoenix, unafraid of death, was reduced to a single broken root feather. The auspicious qilin, surrounded by good fortune, could not foresee its own death. The Black Tortoise, master of countless laws, had its shell forcibly stripped away. The cemetery of the gods still stands, watching the ruins endure for millennia, while grass and trees flourish and fade through the seasons. Who dares claim to be immortal… The years t 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds

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    When the pursuit of immortality becomes a reality, the young man's doubts grow stronger: What is an immortal? What is the Dao? What is immortality? Cultivation? Cultivation! Is it cultivating the heart? Or the strength? Millions of years, a long and arduous journey to immortality; billions of years, the Dao dissipates and immortality vanishes; the path of immortality is elusive, where is the Great Dao? The path of humanity is vast and boundless, where is the final destination?

13. 363 主 How the Protagonist Was Made 主角是怎样炼成的 Dejected Great Emperor of the Five Sacred Mountains灰心丧气的五岳大帝Eastern Fantasy505k WordsCompleted “Soul Swaps × Rise from Poverty × Twisted Revenge”: Everyone’s unhinged, with angst and sweetness in equal measure! “After a lowly inn attendant took over his body, the greatest sword master under heaven was reduced to a servant. In this life, he’ll tear apart this man-eating sect with his own hands!” [Grimdark cultivation] [Not an invincible protagonist] [Female characters shine] “Either get on your knees and be a dog, or burn this sect to the ground. Which will it be?” Click to read and join t 6Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 364 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 3.9kReads9.3Score39214d adds

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    Classic fantasy, leveling-up story, please support!

15. 365 白 White Jade Capital: Beginning as the Lord of Longevity 白玉京：从长生主开始 Wenye Fox文野狐Eastern Fantasy115k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted Humor] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Political Intrigue] + [No System] There’s nothing wrong with being a lazy nobody, but wouldn’t life be even more wide open if you became the one in charge? This book is also known as “You’ve Made Life So Hard for Me” and “Who Put the Imperial Robe on Me?” Some are born in the White Jade Capital, while others are born to toil like oxen and horses. This is a story of redemption... 6Reads—Score15414d adds

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    The opening is packed with laughs, the resurrection ceremony flops, the master abandons the story, and the naive young master faces various forces head-on, effortlessly navigating both political intrigue and strategic maneuvering. 🔥

16. 366 武 Walker of the Martial Domain 武域行者 Wind Sings to the Ninth Heaven风吟九霄天Eastern Fantasy612k WordsCompleted [No female lead] [Pocket dimension] [Cautious] [Fast-paced] [Power fantasy] [High-martial-arts world] Lin Ye, an exemplary office drone of the modern age, successfully works himself to death after pulling a twenty-four-hour shift. When he opens his eyes again, he's in a terrifying high-martial-arts world overrun by demons. Humanity huddles in controlled zones protected by martial artists, struggling to survive, while the wilderness is a bloody realm where the strong prey on the weak. Luckily, t 69Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New book launch, give it a try! [Already hooked!][Added to bookshelf]

17. 367 从 Creating the World Through Farming 从种田开始创世 Wind Sings to the Ninth Heaven风吟九霄天Eastern Fantasy562k WordsCompleted [No female lead] [Pocket dimension] [Cautious] [Steady and prudent] [Incredible comprehension] [Self-created cultivation techniques] [Creation] Ye Qing, an ordinary young man from Earth, accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation world where the strong rule. Others cultivate through hard work; he cultivates by devouring. Spiritual veins? Devoured! Ore veins? Devoured! The Demon Emperor's treasury? He takes the whole thing! His motto: if he passes by it, he never lets it go. 74Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 368 我 I Have Five Spirit Roots, and I Cultivate Immortality with My Brains 我，五灵根，靠脑子修仙 Wind Sings to the Ninth Heaven风吟九霄天Eastern Fantasy733k WordsCompleted [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Self-Created Cultivation Techniques] [No Female Lead] [Genius] Zhang Fan transmigrated as a good-for-nothing with five spiritual roots. He had no golden finger System and no old master living in his pocket, just a slightly abnormal mind. Then he used that mind to make every genius in the entire cultivation world weep. —Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 369 玄 Dustlight at the Mysterious Gate 玄阙尘光 Q Billions of Years of Starlight QQ亿万年的星光QXianxia372k WordsOngoing (Genius, multiple female leads, no System) One afternoon, with cicadas shrilling overhead, a frail orphan crouched beneath the school wall, secretly listening to lessons. His name was Jiang Chen: Chen meaning “dust.” Master Zhou said dust was earth, and earth gave birth to all things, so it was easy to keep alive. When he was twelve, an immortal arrived on a flying boat and discovered that he possessed a superior spiritual root. From then on, he stepped through the gates of the Xuanque Sect. A s 24.5kReads6.8Score2.6k14d adds

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    Cultivation novels.

20. 370 证 Proving the Dao in Peach Blossom Ravine 证道桃花涧 Holding On to Prosperity守得住繁华Eastern Fantasy311k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Tang Dynasty, warlords carved up the land and regimes in the Central Plains rose and fell in rapid succession. The Khitans eyed the Central Plains hungrily, demons ran rampant, and the people suffered. Gui Yuannan headed south in search of love, stumbled into an immortal’s destiny, entered the Dao, and cultivated the wondrous methods of the Shangqing tradition. After completing her training, she descended the mountain 17Reads—Score214d adds

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    Classic fantasy, you're welcome.

21. 371 山 Lords of the Mountains and Seas 山海诸侯 Mijia弥珈Eastern Fantasy300k WordsCompleted Multiple heroines + multiple strange beasts + multiple maps + everyday life. The author says there are pictures in the story, and videos on their profile. A devoted nine-tailed fox; a transmigrated woman who keeps jumping between the world of mountains and seas and Blue Star; a two-headed bee demon; the fiancee of a carefree, wine-loving sword immortal; a gentle and gracious spider spirit; a gluttonous iron-eating beast demoness who gets drunk after one cup; a kind-hearted dog demon; a female gh 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the world of mountains and seas, all sorts of demons fight.

22. 372 长 The Immortal Clan: The Incense System Helps Me Prove the Dao 长生仙族：香火系统助我证道 Thirty Years of Survival苟活三十载Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [Farming] [Family Saga] [System] [No Saintly Protagonist] [More Children, More Blessings] If you enjoy family cultivation stories with an incense System, follow along. The opening has a few rough spots, but overall it's pretty good. The story moves at a steady pace. If you like it, please show your support. The author will see it through to the end! Wei Qingxuan, a ghost from the pleasure quarter, transmigrates into the body of a groom in a cultivation world. After a night of passion in a dream 17.1kReads6.4Score1.9k14d adds

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    Recommended read: a classic family-based cultivation novel. Perfect for those looking for something to read.

23. 373 灵 Spiritual Roots and Immortal Bones 灵根仙骨 Jin Yiji今乙己Eastern Fantasy352k WordsOngoing Ancient texts tell of immortals who can fly through the heavens and tunnel through the earth, alter the stars and the cosmos, and travel ten thousand miles in an instant, entering the southern heavens at dawn and reaching the northern sea by dusk. Those among mortals who wish to embark on the path to immortality must possess either a spiritual root or an immortal bone. Anyone with one or the other can cultivate; all others have no chance of entering the immortal path! Among spiritual roots, thos 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traditional fantasy, orthodox cultivation, extraordinary characters, no time travel, no reincarnation! The characters in this book act unpredictably and defy convention. Reading this book will definitely bring you a different cultivation experience. Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation, Void Refining, Dao Integration, Mahayana, Tribulation Transcending!

24. 374 红 Swordheart Chronicles: Seeking the Way in the Mortal World 红尘问道剑心录 Dust-Confused Little Scholar尘迷小书生Eastern Fantasy355k WordsOngoing [Serious drama] + [Wits and strategy] + [Questions of human nature] + [Classic xianxia] Whether protagonist or supporting character, everyone is “human” first, and only then a “hero” or a “monster”! This isn’t a story where everyone is defeated in three moves and extraordinary opportunities are everywhere. In this jianghu, few can defy fate and remake their lives. More often, people are helpless before the mundane world. Few battles can destroy heaven and earth; far more are contests of wits, dr 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    For seasoned readers with over 10 years of experience! Overall, the narrative pacing, plot development, and characterization of this novel feel more like a traditional martial arts or fantasy novel than a typical online novel. The story's exposition and detailed descriptions are quite meticulous. Most notably, it avoids the common feeling of being padded out. The plot progresses quickly, with each chapter containing substantial content and development. For example, from the shocking events at the Jin family mansion in Yangzhou at the beginning, Jin Dayou's murder, Hu Meiniang revealing her true form as a fox demon, to Jin Mandou being kidnapped by a spider demon, Hu Xiaoyao's rescue, Zhang Zongyue's intervention, and the series of events surrounding the "Eastern Iron Box" and the appearance of various characters, the story unfolds seamlessly, with a dense information density. It's clear the author is telling a serious story, not just padding the word count. This shows great respect for the reader's time and intelligence. Secondly, the book's subtle suspense is very engaging. For example, what exactly is the "Eastern Iron Box," and why are demons and Taoist sects so eager to possess it? The true identity of Hu Meiniang, her motivations, and the complex relationship between her and Jin Dayou, especially the truth behind her heart-splitting incident and her subsequent infiltration of the Underworld Cult into the mansion, all pique the reader's curiosity. Furthermore, the Heavenly Masters Sect seems to be in turmoil, with Qingxu and others behaving suspiciously, and the mysterious Underworld Cult's true intentions remaining a mystery. These questions leave many unanswered questions, compelling the reader to follow the story. Even more commendable is the vivid portrayal of each character, each with their own personality and developmental trajectory. The protagonist, Jin Mandou, initially a naive young master from a wealthy family obsessed with "turning stones into gold," gradually reveals his resilience and shrewdness after experiencing the loss of his family and the dangers of the martial world. His breakdown and subsequent recovery after hearing devastating news at Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou are particularly memorable. The characters around him, such as the seemingly weak but actually complex second wife Hu Meiniang, the outwardly cold but inwardly warm and decisive Hu Xiaoyao, the seemingly cynical but actually loyal Shen Zui, Zhang Zongyue whose beliefs about good and evil are gradually wavering, and the gentle and kind Ming Xiruo, are not flat symbols, but flesh-and-blood characters with their own struggles and stances. Even some characters with less screen time, such as Yun Zhengxiao and Yun Wanyin of the Qingcheng Sect, and Qi Shuming and Zhou Qingyun of the Emei Sect, each have their own distinct characteristics.

25. 375 并 Twin Blooms Burn the Immortals 并蒂焚仙 Happy Shen Hai快乐的神海Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Two Female Leads, No Romance | Traditional Cultivation | Redemption Through Fate | The World Opens Up Later] Fifteen thousand years ago, an ancient bloodbath was deliberately erased from history, burying countless hidden dangers deep in the continent’s ley lines. Fifteen thousand years later, Yun Tingxue and Su Qingyan stumbled into Burning Heaven Valley while fleeing for their lives, and accidentally exposed a shocking conspiracy that had been unfolding for millennia. Rifts in space tore ope 225Reads8.9Score17314d adds

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    Book recommendation alert! A classic cultivation novel featuring a strong female protagonist, no mindless plots, no romance, action and enlightenment progressing simultaneously, high-octane action later on. Come and check it out!

26. 376 诀 The Dao-Cutting Art 诀天道 Yue Xin Hengtian月信恒天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no clichéd plot, a cunning lead, fully realized characters, no System, twin swords) The twin swords ring out, cleaving the heavens. Let souls be severed and bones torn out as you will. The world shall know no more bloody storms. I am both demon and god! With everything shattered, can it be made whole again? Faced with the shackles of fate, he will cut them apart with his twin swords! The gods and demons wage war for a hundred years. The Heavenly Dao is merciless, treati 3.6kReads—Score28914d adds

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    Don't be fooled by the title, this book is truly different! The male protagonist doesn't rely on any cheat codes, but on his shrewdness in calculating people's hearts and a pair of swords that can kill anything. If gods and demons want to fight, he will slay them; if the Heavenly Dao wants to lock, he will sever it. It's so satisfying that I stomped my feet!

27. 377 天 Heaven-Tilting Immortal 天倾仙 The Smiling Garfield爱笑的加菲猫Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, Ye Tianqing glimpses a chance to become an immortal. In a perilous world of cultivation, he searches for hidden treasures and uncovers the truth, surviving countless deadly battles before finally discovering a secret left behind from ancient times. But things are far more complicated than he imagined. These monsters are widespread, deeply concealed, and individually powerful. As time passes, few people even remember the ancient battle. And in the world of cultivation, human m 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a good Xianxia novel; the plot is reasonable, the pacing is tight, and it belongs to the mortal cultivation genre.

28. 378 百 The Herbalist of Baicao Hall 百草堂先生 The Enchanting Fox of Tianxuan Mountain天旋山的魅狐7k WordsCompleted Herbal Hall Mister —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A handful of cow's blood, a handful of pig's blood, and three grains of human blood—see how a veterinarian becomes a renowned doctor!

29. 379 三 The Battle of Heaven and Earth in the Three Kingdoms 三国天地斗 Mr. Yu, Miss Cat's Dear猫小姐的俞先森Eastern Fantasy434k WordsOngoing Beloved, familiar heroes take the stage one after another! Unmatched martial prowess, endless supernatural abilities, mysteries beyond imagination, and plot twists you’ll never see coming! This is a Three Kingdoms fantasy novel with an outrageously creative premise! Do you believe in the existence of dragon veins? The dragon veins aren’t dragon veins at all! While searching for them, the ordinary man Liu Bei encounters genuine masters, demonic Taoists, and immortals. He witnesses incredible art 55Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Dragon Vein is not the Dragon Vein! In his quest to find the Dragon Vein, the mortal Liu Bei encounters immortals, demons, and even demons; he acquires magical treasures such as the Dragon Abyss Sword, the Qinggang Sword, and the Treasure Gourd; he witnesses divine skills like the Supreme Reflection Technique, the Leaping Technique, and the Thirty-Six Transformations of the Heavenly Gang; and he even summons the aid of celestial deities, ultimately unraveling the mystery of the Dragon Vein. Little does he know, he has been drawn into a vortex of conspiracy involving the Heavenly Court…

30. 380 我 Looking for a Wife in the World of Cultivation 我在修仙界里找娘子 Blue Whale and Elephant, 300 Tons蓝鲸大象三百吨Eastern Fantasy227k WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + multiple character perspectives later on + farming + light romance Li Qing woke from a dream to find himself on his wedding night? After one night, his bride's life was hanging in the balance. He learned that she had sacrificed her body to save him, and was already dead. Starting out in a remote border town, he slowly built up his power, eventually destroying the dark sect and setting out on a long journey to find his wife. (No System, ensemble cast) 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'd like to recommend a serialized Xianxia (fantasy/cultivation) novel. The male protagonist was originally a Golden Core cultivator, but was ambushed and severely injured by a powerful demonic cultivator, leaving him with amnesia upon waking. The woman who saved him sacrificed herself to save him and then disappeared. He finds himself trapped in the perilous Ten Thousand Mountains, clutching the keepsakes and letters she left behind. He must evade pursuers, search for life-saving herbs, and also try to find his beloved. The story not only depicts the battles among cultivators but also portrays the complexities and conflicts of ordinary people in a small town; the ensemble cast is quite realistic.

31. 381 异 The Demon Realm Continent of Another World 异界魔域大陆 Mu Quanyi木泉一Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing In the primordial chaos of heaven and earth, beneath the eternal celestial vault, gods and demons gather. A young hero with the bearing of an immortal steps into a land of magic and begins his path to immortality. A dark force lurks in the Demon Realm. It ravages this magical land and brings endless disasters upon all living things. To save the Demon Realm continent, the Immortal Clan stepped forward and sacrificed themselves, ultimately sealing the dark force beneath an ancient city. The Immort 21Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    The lively Su Yao exclaimed excitedly, "Wow! Is this the legendary sealed land? It looks amazing!" Her eyes widened as she curiously surveyed her surroundings. Lin Yu, standing beside her, frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Don't let your guard down. This place is eerie; it won't be so easy to get in." His gaze was fixed on the tightly closed gate and the imposing stone statues guarding it. Mu Wanqing nodded gently, agreeing with Lin Yu's assessment, and said softly, "Judging by the impregnable walls and those strange runes and patterns, it must contain immense power. We must proceed with caution."

32. 382 劫 The Book of the Calamity Abyss 劫渊册 Heng Mo珩默Eastern Fantasy143k WordsOngoing [He protected him for two hundred years. In return, he gave him a chance to resolve his Dao.] The heavens, earth, and stars shattered, and the path to advancement for the Xuanyuan Realm was forcibly sealed. Su Xingyao, the realm master who had hidden himself among mortals, searched across mountains and rivers before reuniting with the boy Jiang Shubai, born with the Myriad Tribulations Dao Body. Other cultivators advance without a ripple. Every time he breaks through a realm, tenfold tribulation 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The young man with a special Dao physique had to withstand tribulations of lightning every time he broke through to the next level. A powerful figure, living in seclusion, accompanied him every step of the way, secretly protecting him. What was the reason behind this unspoken but powerful protective presence?

33. 383 圣EN The Holy White Crown 圣白冠冕 Feng Xiao Ya枫潇呀Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing [Fast-Paced] [Explosive Action] [Emperor] [From Eaglefolk Tribe to Angel Empire] [Ascend to Godhood from the Throne] [Gods' War for Supremacy] [Early Transmigration] [Minor System] [Single Female Lead] [The Animated Adaptation Is Out, Come Watch] Demon God: When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you! Jiang You: Wrong. Abyss, when you gaze at Heaven, Heaven gazes back at you! The First Chapter: The Primordial Age of Chaos. Humanity did not yet exist. The ancestors of the elves were 116.7kReads9.0Score10.7k14d adds
34. 384 一 A Leaf Enters the Dao: The Sages Battle for Heaven 一叶入道：诸圣争天 Master of Yunyu Mountain韫玉山主Xianxia477k WordsOngoing Other cultivators defy the heavens and seize spiritual energy to cultivate. He cultivates by starting a fire and brewing rough tea. This is a cruel cultivation world where the Sages use the universe as a game board and all living beings as their pieces. Lu Yu, an abandoned child of the Buddhist sect with no spiritual roots and a lifelong stutter, nevertheless comprehends a shocking path to cultivation in a traveling theater amid the bustling mortal world. While gods and Buddhas plunder the bount 52Reads6.7Score11014d adds

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    The protagonist of this classic fantasy novel cultivates his inner strength through the everyday life of ordinary people, rising step by step against all odds to ascend to the position of Immortal Venerable. #MountainCultivation #EnteringTheDayWithOneLeaf

35. 385 荒 The First Good Samaritan of the Primordial Era 荒古第一善人 Lying on the Sofa Every Day天天沙发躺Eastern Fantasy231k WordsOngoing Single heroine × level-up progression × fantasy xianxia × classical xianxia × cultivation × decisive and merciless! Two souls in one body. I can fight two-on-one all by myself, hehe. What? You have a clan? Sorry, I have brothers who'd die for me! What, you have a guardian protecting your cultivation? Too bad, I have two souls in one body! Lu Feng, the kind-hearted soul, and Dao Yi, ruthless and decisive! You have an inheritance? Haha, I bear a great terror within me! Watch as Lu Feng, with two s 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a traditional cultivation novel, without any cheat codes. The premise is novel, but the writing style is traditional. It's a "mortal cultivation" story; if you prefer short and fast-paced narratives, please skip this. Thank you. Those who enjoy traditional stories shouldn't miss it! Updates will continue.

36. 386 多 A Passionate Sword Cannot Save the Heartless 多情剑不渡无情人 Heavenly Tiger Overlord天虎霸王Eastern Fantasy314k WordsOngoing A weapon of war from the future transmigrates into the magnificent world of the Great Ning martial realm, where a schizophrenic boy finds bonds that belong only to him. Along the way, he meets a cool and aloof princess, a free-spirited swordswoman, a lovesick witch, a sunny temple guardian, and many other companions. One voice cries out in his heart: “Cut down the rivers and mountains, overthrow the dynasty.” Another whispers incessantly: “Uphold the old king. The past is gone.” Which one is the 50Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    A single sword cuts through the ends of the earth, saving a crumbling dynasty.

37. 387 一 A Lifetime of Immortal Talismans 一世符仙 Jade Bodhi玉菩提Eastern Fantasy4.2M WordsOngoing With heaven and earth in his heart and courage in his nature, the five energies within his chest pierce the clouds. He drinks the blood of three thousand gods and demons and tramples ten thousand layers of heaven. Bearing his ancestor’s dying wish, the youth embarks on a path of cultivation and revenge. He refines divine mountains, devours seas of fire, melts rivers, and plucks the sun, moon, and stars, weaving a breathtaking journey. 9Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    *The Legend of Cultivating Immortality*, *Golden Lotus in Fire*, *Immortal Path Space*, *Nine Refinements to Immortality*, *The Side Stories of Self-Cultivation*, *Seeking the Path to Immortality*, *Without Immortality*, *The Immortal Destiny of the Purple Mansion*, *The Immortal Gourd*

38. 388 封 Investiture of the Gods? With King Zhou Here, Who Needs to Investiture the Gods? 封神？有我纣王在，你封什么神？ Madman Tianxing疯子天行Eastern Fantasy212k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into King Zhou, he finds Daji crawling into his arms right from the start. King Zhou slaps her across the face. “You brazen vixen, get away from me!” The Investiture of the Gods? With me, King Zhou, around, who are you going to deify? My Jie Sect is destined to flourish! 10Reads—Score114d adds

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    A classic has arrived: one is about an invincible baby, the other about becoming a god.

39. 389 娘 A Hundred Thousand Levels of Qi Refining in the Womb, Invincible from Birth! 娘胎练气十万层，落地即无敌！ Madman Tianxing疯子天行Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted Sign-In to 100,000 Levels in the Womb: I Opened My Eyes and My Whole Family Fell to Their Knees! The Xuanwu Continent is about to be turned upside down! Golden light suddenly shoots into the sky from the belly of the Chu family’s good-for-nothing young lady. Three Golden Core elders raid the family home in the dead of night, only to be sent to their graves with a single glance from a newborn baby! “That’s it? You think you can lay a hand on my mother?” Wrapped in swaddling clothes, Chu Chen wigg 2.6kReads7.6Score32614d adds
40. 390 无 The Wordless Book of Mortals 无字凡书 Vanishingde Kaleidoscope消失de万花筒Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [Original work, not plagiarized; tightly plotted; ordinary-mortal cultivation; no System; intelligent protagonist; no harem.] Character introduction: Fan Tian is a twenty-three-year-old unemployed young man who lives off rental income. After writing "I want to go to the world of immortal cultivation" in a blank book, he opens his eyes and really does transmigrate. He has five spiritual roots, works as a menial servant, and tends an herb garden. He also has a "book" that squeezes spirit stones ou 7.5kReads8.2Score66714d adds

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    This is a cultivation novel set in the Mortal Realm, without a system. It's not a mindless wish-fulfillment story; the plot moves at a brisk pace, without excessive description. The characters are intelligent, well-organized, and logically sound. The plot is plausible, although the early stages are somewhat slow. Please read carefully, as some parts require your own interpretation.

41. 391 玉 The Jade Gourd Immortal Fate 玉葫仙缘 Who Stirs the Ripples谁泛涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted [Classic Xianxia + play the pig to eat the tiger + no System + single heroine] Beauty and heroes alike are destined to grow old. Time is merciless, and we cultivators must not let it pass us by. The path of cultivation is about claiming the blessings of heaven and earth, seeking opportunities on the Great Dao, attaining immortality, and roaming freely between heaven and earth. Zhang Lingdai, an outer disciple of Luoyun Sect, came across a Yin-Yang jade gourd while carrying out a sect mission. Fr 3.2kReads8.5Score28314d adds

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    It's really very beautiful.

42. 392 新 New Tales of the Strange from Shu Mountain 新蜀山异闻录 Tea Fragrance on the Mountain Peak庐顶茶香Eastern Fantasy720k WordsCompleted Xuan Tianzong was once a disciple of the Kunlun Mountains who sought the Dao. But on the bloody night his sect fell, he was forced to inherit an ancient Chaos Dao foundation and bear the fate of the entire star sea. Deep in the universe, the deathly aura of Guixu spreads like a tide, leaving withered stars and extinguished life in its wake. The Netherworld Cult Master, the Venerable Nether, awakens from an ancient slumber, vowing to drag the Myriad Worlds into eternal nothingness. To stop this 11Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    Who understands?! Lu Ding Cha Xiang's new work, *The New Records of the Strange Tales of Shushan*, is packed with the thrills of Xianxia! The exceptionally talented protagonist ventures into secret realms, collects rare treasures, and encounters beauties; the leveling-up pace is smooth, the world-building is grand yet incredibly detailed, making it a dark horse in the recent online novel scene, definitely worth rereading multiple times!

43. 393 我 I Have a Mortal's Bones, Yet I Refine the Eternal 我已凡骨，熔炼万古 An Old Deer in the Mountains山间有旧鹿Eastern Fantasy112k WordsOngoing A mortal body, with the road to immortality already closed? Lin Feng endures contempt from everyone, but in an abandoned mine he discovers the mysterious inheritance, the Furnace Art. From then on, anything can become fuel, to temper his own body. When he shakes a bluestone with a single punch and shocks the outer sect, a divine path built on mortal bones and forged through the ages has already begun to unfold. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is beyond your imagination.

44. 394 天 All Male Cultivators Are Fleeting Clouds 天下男修皆浮云 Green Robes in Misty Rain青衫烟雨Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Shi Qiu becomes a tempting morsel in the eyes of male cultivators, with everyone wanting a bite. Even with her naturally gifted spiritual bones, all the men in the world are beneath her notice. 2.8kReads9.0Score34414d adds
45. 395 石 Immortal in the Stone 石中仙 Many Years Later很多年以后Eastern Fantasy190k WordsOngoing Wu Shifan is an ordinary little Daoist priest in the mortal world. To fulfill his master's long-held wish, he enters the cultivation world carrying a mysterious black stone. With the lowest-grade spiritual root and an affinity that defies explanation, watch Wu Shifan use his most mediocre aptitude to defy fate step by step and forge an unconventional path to immortality. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Let's take it slow at the beginning.

46. 396 情 Love in Qianyuan: Chu Feishan's Passionate Immortal Romance 情陷乾元：楚飞扇的热血仙恋 Fragrant Words解语生香Eastern Fantasy482k WordsCompleted Fantasy xianxia, sweet romance, multiple heroines, quirky and charming female leads who can be both cool and adorable The Ninth Heaven Fairy was bathing and about to change. Her eyes brimmed with affection as she said, “Brother Chu, I’ve opened a private visual feed just for you... Look, am I more vivid than any treasure in the world?” “Chu Lang, you naughty thing. Our hearts are connected, and I’ll help you save Ximen Yuxiang. In return, you have to whisper sweet nothings to me for three days 26Reads8.6Score214d adds

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    Fantasy 10 (Romance with Sweet Elements) 10+ Female Leads 10 Sweet and Salty 10 Quirky Nine-Headed Fairy is bathing, about to change her clothes, her eyes filled with affection as she says, "Brother Chu, I've already activated visual sharing just for you... Look, am I more vibrant than any treasure in the world!" "Chu Lang, you naughty boy, we're connected at heart, I'll help you save Ximen Yuxiang, you have to talk to me about love for three days and three nights!" Fairy Yaoyue smiles charmingly, playfully scolding. "Brother Chu, I love you, you can do whatever you want now!" Ximen Yuxiang's eyes burn with passion, offering a kiss on her red lips... Li Siyuan is even more direct: "Stop arguing, what I'm doing is something none of you can do!" The three beauties and Chu Feishan ask in unison, "What is it? Tell us!" "I'm not afraid of losing my looks, I'm willing to have a litter of children for Brother Chu!" Li Siyuan's face is as beautiful as a peach blossom, radiant and captivating as she pounces on...

47. 397 仙 A Hilarious Tale of Immortals and Heroes 仙侠笑传 Yun Xi Jiuxiao云兮九霄Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing A new story is here! You're welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 51Reads7.7Score—14d adds
48. 398 误 Lost in the Classic of Mountains and Seas: I Bring My Alien Sidekicks to Slay Gods 误入山海经：我带着外星小弟弑神 A Little Cat Like Lu You's陆游同款小猫猫Xianxia385k WordsOngoing [Cosmos + Primordial Wilderness + Classic of Mountains and Seas + Power Fantasy + Spatial Powers + No Harem] The wealthy Bei family is attacked by mysterious assailants. Mr. and Mrs. Bei disappear, and the only survivor, Bei Silu, is rescued and taken into a bizarre virtual world. He thinks that escaping this strange world will let him find his parents, only to discover that entrances to the virtual world are everywhere in reality. It turns out that everything in the world is both real and unrea 4Reads—Score11914d adds

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    If you're looking for something to read, check this out! "Mistakenly Entering the Classic of Mountains and Seas: I Slay Gods with My Alien Little Brothers" blends elements of the universe, the primordial era, and the Classic of Mountains and Seas. It's a fast-paced, action-packed story with a unique spatial setting. There's no harem, so readers who enjoy grand world-building shouldn't miss it.

49. 399 万 The Path of the Myriad Spirits Sword 万灵剑途 W Loves Watermelon RindW爱吃西瓜皮Xianxia249k WordsOngoing [Sword Cultivator] [One Female Lead] [Fierce and Passionate] [No System] [Genius] Tens of thousands of years ago, Lu Qingxuan, the greatest Emperor in the Divine Realm, fell in the Far North! Tens of thousands of years later, demons run rampant and the people suffer. Humanity is weak, reduced to livestock for others to feed on. Lu Qingxuan is reborn and once again embarks on the path of cultivation. Rising from humble beginnings, he defies the heavens, slaying demons wherever he finds them and d 18Reads—Score114d adds

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    If you enjoy traditional fantasy, themes of national righteousness, pure love, sword immortals, a system-free world, intense battles, thrills, excitement, and a clear, logical story, then this book is for you. With its ensemble cast and diverse storytelling, it has something for everyone.

50. 400 九 Records of Seeking Immortals in Jiuzhou: The Lone Star Seeks the Dao 九州寻仙录之孤星问道 Xiao Pa Has No Worries小帕没烦恼Eastern Fantasy783k WordsOngoing Ye Guxing, son of the Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, has borne the name “Cursed Lone Star” since childhood and endured eighteen years of mockery. Then, on his eighteenth birthday, the mysterious jade pendant he was born with suddenly activates. From that day on, his cultivation advances by leaps and bounds, and he rises against the heavens. Luo Chen, a young demon with a blood feud to avenge, and Shengle, the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Melody Sect, who descends the mountain to enter th 116Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    While others toil for decades without breaking through a single realm, Ye Guxing defied fate with just half of an ancestral jade pendant. On his eighteenth birthday, he collected the complete pendant, awakening its spirit. Relying on the completed Nine Luminaries Sword Manual, he rapidly broke through his cultivation level, crushing his fellow disciples in the sect's small test. Even the aloof disciples actively invited him to team up for a training expedition down the mountain. After eighteen years of dormancy, he finally revealed his brilliance. The slow-burn, underdog-to-hero story becomes increasingly addictive as you read on.

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