Cultivation Novels with No Saintly Protagonists, Decisive Killings, and Smart Leads 不圣母、杀伐果断、带脑子的修仙文

1. 1 女EN The Infinite Reset: A Side Character's Journey to Immortality 女配修仙，但是无限读档 Moon Facing the Sky月对空Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No romance, an absolutely massive golden finger, carefree cultivation, fighting monsters and leveling up] What happens when a cannon-fodder supporting heroine gains the ability to reload infinitely... Bad spiritual roots from the start? Reload and try again. Can’t win the sect tournament? Reload and try again. A secret realm full of danger? Reload to avoid every danger and collect every rare treasure. Offended a high-ranking cultivator? Even with just a 1% chance of success, keep reloading thro 74.2kReads9.4Score9.9kShelves

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   This! This! This book is absolutely amazing!!! It's already finished, so everyone can read it without worry. The writing is superb! No romance~ There's a system, and the cheat ability is incredibly powerful! (PS: You can reload a save, but the female lead retains her memories!) The female lead is a transmigrator. In the original world, there were destined daughters and sons, but the female lead suppressed them terribly (those who dislike this should avoid it). The female lead has her own power (later on). Now, watch the female lead's cultivation journey, fighting monsters and leveling up!!! The author's writing is super interesting, a bit funny, but I love it! [Laughing]

2. 2 主 The Protagonist Got Old Before the System Arrived, So I Became the Villain’s Guardian 主角老了系统才到，成反派护道者 Wood11木11Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsCompleted I was once an unparalleled genius destined to become a Great Emperor, but the protagonist chosen by fate shattered my Dao Heart. I sealed myself away and became an elder in the Scripture Pavilion of the Donglin Sacred Land, reading scriptures and taking no interest in martial cultivation. One day, I awakened a System that lets me see other people's fates and destinies. I can make investments, and the returns depend on the investment, but only when investing in villains chosen by fate. Who would 46.4kReads7.6Score4.5kShelves

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   🐙🐙 I usually recommend this one. The protagonist is a young prodigy who duels with another prodigy, narrowly loses by a single move, and is utterly devastated—it's truly heartbreaking!! He hides in the library for sixty years, studying, until the system arrives, and he's already old and gray!! Finally, with the help of the system, he rises step by step to become the strongest sword god, defeating his former rivals. Ahhh, it's so incredibly good, with so many plot twists!!!

3. 3 讨 After the Failed Campaign Against the Heavenly Dao 讨伐天道失败之后 Jing Cheche净澈澈Two Male Leads128k WordsCompleted Pei Qingling is a once-in-a-generation prodigy of the Qingyun Sect, who slays evil, upholds justice, and protects the people. During a mission, he stumbles upon a sinister plot that threatens the safety of the entire world. As he investigates, he discovers that every case is connected to the young man he met along the way. A spirited, carefree bottom x a quiet, sharp-tongued, scheming top A lively, bickering daily life of cultivation Happy ending, both pure and devoted 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Everyone's got brains; it's a lighthearted and hilarious slice-of-life cultivation story. Welcome everyone to watch!

4. 4 凡 Sword Cultivator of the Mortal Body 凡体剑修 Juice果汁Xianxia693k WordsOngoing [Cultivation, Fantasy] + [Swordsmanship] + [Decisive, Blood-Pumping] + [No System] During the sect tournament, Lin Xuan was publicly humiliated and demoted to an outer disciple. Elder Wu declared that if he failed to reach the eighth level of Qi Condensation in three months, he would be expelled from the Spirit Sword Sect. Everyone laughed at him as a good-for-nothing in the immortal path, someone whose life was worth less than grass. Who could have guessed that as soon as he arrived at the oute 38.4kReads8.0Score2.5kShelves
5. 5 问 Aspiring to the Imperial Throne 问鼎皇尊 Counting掏数Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing [Growth-Focused | No System | Fresh Setting | Expansive Worldbuilding] When chaos first stirred and the world was born, how many ages passed in the endless struggle for supremacy? In the Chaos Realm, gods and demons came into being, only to vanish into the river of history after countless ages. In the Beast Star Domain, savage beasts roamed the wilderness, yet even they could not escape fate, disappearing from heaven and earth. The Icebound Era began, and no life remained in the world. In the Pr 9.4kReads9.2Score662Shelves

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   In a chaotic world, the protagonist is the first to be killed. This novel emphasizes decisiveness and ruthlessness, not saintly sentimentality. Add it to your bookshelf to avoid getting lost. A dark and turbulent era, the golden age of the imperial court, where geniuses rise and various forces clash. The protagonist's talents are at their peak. This is a masterpiece of genius fantasy, a thrilling and exciting fantasy novel where the protagonist's intelligence remains high.

6. 6 仙EN The Harsh Road to Immortality: Built on White Bones 仙路难行，白骨筑长生 Octopus Who Loves Watermelon爱吃西瓜的章鱼Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing “Rules? On the road to immortality, my rules are the only rules!” [Mortal Cultivation of Demonic Arts] [Founding a Demonic Cult] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Profit Above All] (Already at the Nascent Soul stage, with plenty of content to enjoy) Protagonist Qing Chen: He knows when to yield and when to stand firm, is utterly self-serving, greedy for money and women, and will stop at nothing to achieve immortality! He will found a demonic cult, dominate the world, and climb step by step to the very to 81.5kReads9.1Score7.5kShelves

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   (A mortal cultivates into a demon, the protagonist is ruthless, please do not read if you dislike this.) A mortal cultivates into a demon + refines living beings + no system + decisive in killing + flexible and adaptable. Even family members are used, a novel with a brain. Later, there's the annihilation of entire families and islands, and the Demon Refining Banner.

7. 7 秦 Divine Son of the Qin Clan, Heaven's Chosen Villain! 秦族神子，天命反派！ Airplane Clouds in the Sky天上飞机云Eastern Fantasy358k WordsOngoing [Villain] [System] [One Female Lead] [Banished Immortal] [Defying the Heavens] [Transmigration] [Invincible Backing] [Peerless Elegance] [Not a Saint] (The blurb doesn’t do the story justice. Please check out the novel itself.) Three million years ago, the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty founded the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty. He drove out the ancient aristocratic clans and immortal sects that refused to submit, along with the forbidden life zones that had repeatedly unleashed dark upheavals, a 3.8kReads8.1Score166Shelves

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   This is a villainous story, not a saintly one. [Villain][System][Single Female Lead][Immortal][Heavenly Slayer][Transmigration][Invincible Background][Peerless Beauty][Not a Saintly One] (The synopsis is weak, please read the main text.) Three million years ago, Qin Shi Huang established the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, driving away all the ancient aristocratic families, immortal sects, and forbidden zones that repeatedly launched dark turmoil, who refused to submit. He also made a Heavenly Oath that they would not return for three eras. Afterwards, Qin Shi Huang ascended to immortality, becoming a celestial being. The Qin clan was abandoned by Heaven and sealed themselves in the Imperial Continent, isolated from the world. Now, three eras have passed, and Qin Jiuge has transmigrated to the Three Thousand Continents, finding himself the young master of the forbidden Qin clan. Not only that, he is also a person hated by Heaven, a villain destined to be a villain! Immediately after transmigrating, Qin Jiuge bound himself to the Heavenly Villain System, awakened the Chaotic Demon God Body, and his bloodline returned to the ancestral level of the Nine Heavens, instantly becoming one of the world's top geniuses. At the same time, Qin Jiuge also embarked on a path of toying with the chosen ones and the chosen ones of destiny, plundering their fortune, and step by step becoming the supreme one, helping the Qin clan to fight against the Heavenly Dao!

8. 8 家 Family System: I, the Villainous Patriarch, Develop Steadily 家族系统：我，反派家主稳健发育 April Green Gardenia肆月青栀Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing [Dark Writing, Do Not Read If You're a Goody-Two-Shoes] + [Cautious] + [On the Side of Righteousness, but With a Demonic Heart] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Family Interests Above All] + [Cruel and Merciless] + [No Holds Barred] + [Family Unity] At seventeen, he takes charge of a cultivation clan and forges it into an immortal family through cold-blooded slaughter! “The old family head died suddenly, enemies surround us, and the clan is in panic. I'll take the seat!” Li Xingge was born into a 245.8kReads8.9Score22.8kShelves

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   See? It burned into a relic in the later stages.

9. 9 幽 Netherworld Immortality 幽冥长生 Vast Qin 1泱泱大秦1Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted [No Saintly Protagonist] [No Harem] [No System] “My name is Li Changsheng. I seek the Immortal Dao in pursuit of eternal life!” Will he become an immortal or a demon? So what if he becomes an immortal? So what if he becomes a demon? I seek only eternal life. I seek only supreme strength. Beneath the Nine Hells lies the Netherworld. In this cruel cultivation world, there is no simple division between black and white. Strength is everything: the strong rule, and the weak are ants. With the Netherw 9.4kReads8.7Score686Shelves

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   Take a look; it should meet your requirements. [Think about it carefully]

10. 10 邪 The Path of Unorthodox Longevity, Beginning with Shifting Blood and Bone 邪路长生，从横移血骨开始 Golden Koi金鲤鱼Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Unorthodox cultivation] [Longevity] [Cautious] [Fake System] [Mercurial] [Pseudo-invincible] [Decisive and ruthless] [No female lead] [Also known as: The Unorthodox Path to Longevity: Shifting Blood and Bone; Fellow Daoist, Your Spiritual Root Looks Good. Mind If I Borrow It?; Unorthodox Cultivation: My Aptitude Falls Short, So I’ll Make Up the Difference with Fellow Daoists] [PS: (*^▽^*) Since this is a story about an unorthodox cultivator, some things go without saying. Ratings and comments a 9.1kReads8.2Score768Shelves
11. 11 修 Cultivating the Demonic Path, Building My Foundation Through Slaughter 修魔成道，杀生筑基 Jia Chou Mo Hai甲丑末亥Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Demonic Cultivation] [Cold-Blooded and Ruthless] [Decisive and Merciless] [The Dark Side of Human Nature] [The male lead is an ordinary man. There are women, but no female lead.] Consume treasured elixirs to gather qi and improve your cultivation and spells. Xu Sanyan was born among bandits and knows that human life is as worthless as grass: if you don't kill, you'll be killed. To stay alive, he severs the compassion in his heart and unleashes the evil within. To obtain a cultivation manual 21.3kReads8.7Score1.6kShelves
12. 12 九 I Cultivate with Nine Female Emperors, So I’m Invincible 九位女帝同修，我无敌 Crossing to the Other Shore渡至彼岸Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing The God-Burying Abyss, where the gods fell. Qin Wuya thought he was done for. Instead, nine stunning empresses cornered him: “Unreasonable demands, years later, the boy who once cried and begged for his life holds the nine empresses close as they look down upon all living beings. ‘Supreme beings? Which one of these nine behind me isn’t the ancestor of a Supreme being?’” This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. 566Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 师 My Master's Cultivation Technique Is Not Quite Right 师尊的功法不正经 Crossing to the Other Shore渡至彼岸Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + decisive and ruthless + fairy-like master + pure wish fulfillment] Xiao Yuanshan awakens the Pure Yang Sacred Body, only for his aloof, moonlike fairy master to hand him a copy of the Yin-Yang Creation Art. “Disciple, don’t read too much into it. This scripture harnesses the creation of Heaven and Earth. It has nothing to do with romance.” But with every breakthrough in the art, another peerlessly beautiful woman appears at his side: The Demon Empress bathes three thousand s 462Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 凡 The Mortal Body Devours the Heavens 凡体吞天 Crossing to the Other Shore渡至彼岸Eastern Fantasy422k WordsOngoing Born to be trampled like grass? Then I'll use this worthless life to turn the entire cultivation world upside down! A mysterious little cauldron anchors fate, while an ancient nameless blade decides life and death. I bow to no patriarch, follow no old ways, and kneel to no heaven! Chu Tiance crawled out of the mud, determined to forge his own path and rewrite the laws of all eternity: The Heavenly Dao rests in my palm. I make the rules, and I will remake them. This story is entirely fictional. 67Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 背 Betrayal: Proving the Way Through Slaughter 背叛之以杀证道 Crossing to the Other Shore渡至彼岸Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsOngoing The greatest prodigy in the Celestial Realm had his heart cut out by the one he loved and offered up to forge a sword, sending his soul tumbling into the dust. When he opens his eyes again, he has become the “useless son-in-law” everyone despises in a lower realm. His spiritual meridians have been ripped out, his bones shattered, and he's worth less than a dog. Ridiculous! With the Dragon Abyss Sword in hand, he draws power from the mountains and rivers, uses his blood and bones as a furnace, an 698Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 葬 The Burial of the Evil Lord 葬灭邪君 Crossing to the Other Shore渡至彼岸Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing An invincible power fantasy with a fast pace, ruthless action, and no self-righteous heroics. At the dusk of the gods, millions of years later, a young man is buried alive in a coffin and fuses with the Divine Burial Coffin. The moment he crawls out, he becomes both the undertaker and the ender. "Rescuing people? I'm no good at that." The young man's gaze is ice-cold. "But when it comes to burying people, " "Heaven can be buried, earth can be buried, and immortals, gods, and demons can all be bu 927Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 榆 Elm Immortal 榆仙 Situ Qingchen司徒清尘Eastern Fantasy5.3M WordsCompleted The new book, “The Age of Demons: Cultivating the Unorthodox Path to Immortality, Starting with the Livestock-Creation Method,” is now available. [No System, no harem, traditional xianxia, decisive and ruthless, mortal cultivation.] Cultivation is about questioning your own heart. Yu Xian, an orphan from Dayushu Village, formed a bond with a great elm tree. Before dying, the Elm Tree Matriarch opened his spiritual root, and from then on he embarked on the path of cultivation. Using the elm’s spi 166.5kReads9.1Score19kShelves

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    This is a cultivation novel belonging to the "mortal cultivation" genre. It has no system, no harem, and is characterized by decisive killings and a tight, fast-paced plot. It is a rare gem among my works!

18. 18 太 The Sword Maiden of the Grand Void 太虚剑姬 Shen Qingling沈青绫Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted [Ruthless and Decisive • Heartless Villain • Devoted to the Dao • Master of Manipulation] At the end of a dynasty, powerful clans carved up the land, while spirits and monsters terrorized the countryside. Mighty martial artists preyed on the common people, while exalted immortals looked down on all living things as mere ants. Song Ling came from Earth with a stat-allocation panel and stepped into this vast, turbulent world of cultivation. “Spend five Mystic Source points to improve the third-rat 27.2kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves

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    He is decisive and efficient, making him a top performer.

19. 19 修 Cultivating Immortality, I Shatter the Firmament 修仙破苍穹 Overlord Blade霸刀Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing [Mortal’s journey + no System + foreign races + immortal pets + supreme secret realm + sect] A young man ventures into the mountains and accidentally obtains a manual. After passing an examination, he joins the local sect, the Azure Dragon Gang. One night, an old man catches him cultivating. The young man becomes his disciple and learns that he has five spiritual roots, which will make cultivation extremely difficult. By chance, he obtains a mysterious little green bottle. The liquid inside cont 12.4kReads8.4Score1kShelves

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    While the "Mother Teresa" archetype emphasizes righteousness based on human nature, I've come to realize this book isn't at all like that. The world-building is incredibly vast, a classic large-scale fantasy novel about a mortal cultivating immortality, with a fresh and engaging plot. The entire story unfolds around a massive secret realm, and the author's descriptions of characters and scenes are concise, detailed, and vivid. I've been following it for months now, and especially now, as the plot gradually unfolds, it's truly indescribably captivating. I feel this book has immense potential and is currently on its rise; a future chosen one! I highly, highly, highly recommend it! I sincerely hope more people see it and that the author updates more every day! [Kissing emojis]

20. 20 我 My Years Cultivating Immortality in a Male-Oriented Novel 我在男频修仙那些年 Half-Sleeve Breeze半袖风Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing Jiang Chan transmigrated into a male-oriented cultivation power fantasy, but she arrived too late: the original owner had already gotten herself killed. Now Jiang Chan has no choice but to agree to a duel with the male lead over their engagement. System? Doesn't exist. The original owner of this body was vicious and wicked beyond measure. She killed her master, destroyed her own sect, and caused trouble everywhere until the male lead tore out her tendons and crushed her bones, leaving not even h 9.7kReads9.1Score880Shelves

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    The female protagonist defies the typical "spoiled wife" trope: from the moral struggles brought about by her transmigrator identity (such as the psychological shock after her first murder) to her declaration of "following one's own heart" through swordsmanship, she embodies an independent female figure who combines modern rationality with the pride of a Xianxia hero. Her growth path rejects "golden finger" handouts, paving her way to power through blood and tears, especially the self-rescue plot in the upper realm, which completely subverts the male-oriented "hero saves the beauty" trope. She embodies both chivalry and wisdom: her resolute decisiveness in pacifying the Buzhou Kingdom, her unwavering support for friendship, and her powerful counterattacks against humiliation construct a three-dimensional and vivid image of a "female sword cultivator," completely severing ties with the flat labels of aloofness/femininity. The male protagonist abandons the traditional male-oriented "dark, cruel" male protagonist template, breaking through with a free-spirited, open, and proud attitude. His emphasis on brotherhood and the bond between master and disciple, and his clear-headed planning for his own path (such as the arrogant "If you have the guts, defeat me"), create a "loyal and righteous version of Xiao Yan" who combines passion and wisdom. As the female protagonist's only "real bond" in this other world, his existence is not that of a savior, but rather a companion who stands shoulder to shoulder with her in the face of fate. The contrast between the cherished memories after ten years of separation and the fervent passion of their early romance highlights the fluidity of their emotions. The mutual support model of "standing together through storms" replaces the simple "sheltering from the wind and rain" approach, progressing from tentative, tentative steps to a life-or-death commitment. Rejecting the artificial sweetness of manufactured romance, the story elevates love to a shared struggle against destiny through imagery such as "the feast of mountains and rivers" and "the chess game of heaven and earth." The ten-year separation and the shift in their emotional states imbue the emotional storyline with an epic depth. As described in the text—"the undercurrents beneath the surging river" metaphorically represent the hidden crises and unwavering commitment within the relationship, creating tension with the gentle, everyday warmth, greatly enhancing the sense of immersion. Song Shidao's poignant declaration, "Though I die, you will hear my name," subverts stereotypes with just a few words, directly addressing the struggle for individual dignity amidst the brutal competition of the cultivation world. The author doesn't demonize the villains, but rather places them within the survival logic of "fighting for the path to immortality," thus dissolving the black-and-white moral judgment. The conflict between the female protagonist's legal consciousness as a transmigrator and the survival-of-the-fittest law of the cultivation world (such as the psychological torment after killing innocents) not only drives the character's growth but also sparks philosophical reflection on the essence of "Dao Heart," far exceeding the typical satisfying logic of transmigration novels. The "step-by-step" strategy of the Buzhou Mountain instance and the "sword fight" of the three-year agreement retain the exciting narrative of cultivation novels while avoiding the pitfalls of mindless wish-fulfillment stories through strategic battles. The unfolding of the upper realm arc further demonstrates the author's profound insight into the power system of cultivation. The female protagonist's declaration of sword intent—"All things are free for me"—expands the cultivation genre from the single theme of "defying fate" to the ultimate questioning of the relationship between individual will and the laws of heaven and earth. Such memorable quotes frequently make the work both readable like online novels and thought-provoking like serious literature. This work breaks away from conventional gender narratives with its "coexistence of two strong characters," dissolves the binary opposition of good and evil with "all beings can attain enlightenment," and reconstructs the paradigm of emotional expression with a "gradual and enduring" approach, making it a refreshing stream in the cultivation novel genre. Its delicate portrayal of the female protagonist's psychological transformation, its compassionate depiction of the dignity of supporting characters, and its ultimate questioning of free will elevate it beyond the limitations of traditional "feel-good" cultivation novels, making it a masterpiece that combines entertainment and thought-provoking themes. However, this is a novel that starts slowly but grows stronger; you must persevere until chapter 50!

21. 21 从 From a Bottom-Tier Rogue Cultivator to a Cultivation Grandmaster 从底层散修开始肝成修仙大佬 Always Helping Elderly Men Cross the Street天天扶老爷爷Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted When Lin Yi wakes up, he has become an unaffiliated Qi Refining cultivator in Huiyuan Immortal City, in the cultivation world. He discovers that he has awakened a stat panel. For any cultivation method, secret technique, supernatural ability, or skill, as long as he performs the required steps once, he gains one guaranteed experience point, regardless of how seriously he tries or what the final result is. “I'm in the perfect position! First, I'll keep my head down and develop quietly for a whil 13.2kReads6.9Score777Shelves

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    Immortal cultivation novel, haha

22. 22 杂 No Future as a Servant Disciple? I’ll Master Pills and Artifacts to Seek Immortality 杂役弟子没出路？丹器双修谋长生 Helping Elderly Ladies Every Day天天扶老奶奶Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsOngoing [Mortal cultivation, no System, decisive and ruthless, no saintly heroics, cautious, a nobody rising to power] Ye Feng transmigrates to another world and fights his way up to become the bandit chief of Black Wind Stronghold. From the start, he kills Duan Shui Liu, an inner disciple of the Xuantian Sect, and obtains a Bagua Furnace that enhances alchemy and artifact forging. After bribing the gatekeeper, he enters the Xuantian Sect to cultivate and begins his adventures in the world of cultivatio 20.6kReads8.1Score1.9kShelves
23. 23 穿 I Transmigrated to the Cultivation World: Rising to the Top by Selling Fish 穿越修仙界：从卖鱼开始崛起 Helping Elderly Ladies Every Day天天扶老奶奶Eastern Fantasy4.7M WordsCompleted [Mortal cultivation, no System, rise from the bottom] After transmigrating, Ye Yu is kicked out of his family from the start. He has no choice but to scrape by as a fishmonger, until he offends a sect's holy maiden at the Yihong Brothel and has to flee to another city. In his new cultivation city, Ye Yu first buys two maids to calm his nerves, then invents a seal-based talisman-making technique, opening the floodgates to wealth. To keep growing stronger, Ye Yu builds airplanes and cannons. He’s 10.2kReads8.6Score801Shelves
24. 24 沙 The Goofy Supporting Character's Cultivation Journey 沙雕女配修仙记 Little Frog Goes Ribbit小青蛙呱呱叫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads are each other's first and only + slow power progression + gradual romance + falling in love over time + happy ending] [A lively, overlooked servant girl vs. a cold, emotionless Sword Venerable who cultivates the Heartless Way] As the heroine of a novel about a woman adored by everyone, naturally, the whole world revolves around her. From the aloof and noble sect master of the Sword Sect to the domineering, carefree sovereign of the demon realm, the wickedly char 8.2kReads9.0Score1kShelves

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    It's beautiful, so beautiful! 👀 She's just an ordinary, insignificant supporting female character who transmigrated into a book. Anyway, the later plot has nothing to do with her; she can just laze around and wait to die. But why is that aloof sword master who cultivated the ruthless path looking at her so strangely?

25. 25 穿 Book Transmigration: This Young Master Is Quite the Playboy 穿书：这个纨绔少主有点强 Polar Bear Who Loves Chocolate爱吃朱古力的白熊Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Genius Protagonist]+ [No System]+ [One Female Lead]+ [Ruthless] Zhao Yu transmigrated into a book as the young master of the story’s greatest villainous family. From the start, he witnessed his family collaborating with the demon clan on experiments to create demon-human hybrids. Fortunately, Zhao Yu knew the plot and was able to resolve the family’s hidden troubles ahead of time and seize the chosen protagonist’s opportunities. From then on, he astonished everyone at every turn, rose to the pi 1.2kReads6.8Score101Shelves

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    Not a saint, decisive and ruthless [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Urban martial arts, invincible, alternate universe, single female lead. Before transmigrating, the male lead was the (wán kù shǎn zhǔ, a spoiled young master) of the Zhao family, the most powerful family in the Dragon Kingdom. After transmigrating and merging with the female lead, he begins to cultivate and build his career, seeking benefits for his family, fighting against the chosen one, and outwitting and outmaneuvering enemies who plot against his family. He eventually leaves Earth and ventures into the universe. Intelligent and with well-developed supporting characters. A family that fiercely protects its members, cold and realistic yet with a touch of warmth.

26. 26 不 I Only Refuse to Betray the World 不负天下而已 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation setting + no rebirth + no transmigration + not a wish-fulfillment novel] A kind person may be swept along by the ways of the world and fall into darkness; A great villain with blood on his hands may also turn over a new leaf through a single act of kindness; Li Chenxi is one of the rare people who, even after experiencing a major upheaval, can still hold fast to his true nature; The fates of people like him are often more troubled than those of ordinary people; They are usually eit 261Reads—Score—Shelves

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

27. 27 修 Cultivation: I Scare the Hero and Heroine Into Screaming 修仙：我吓得男女主嗷嗷叫 Chubby Dumpling肥墩墩儿Ancient Romance217k WordsCompleted [No CP + transmigrate into a book + cultivation + top-grade spiritual roots + face-slapping] (This story is entirely fictional, so please don't take it too seriously. I hope all you fairies enjoy reading!) After Yun Yitang dies, she transmigrates into a cultivation novel and becomes a minor character whom the heroine casually schemes against and kills. Not only does she lose her own life, but her closest family members are also killed by the male and female leads. Meanwhile, the leads sail smoot 7.9kReads8.9Score798Shelves

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    No romance, a fast-paced cultivation novel, a hot new release with great potential, it's great! Super great!!!

28. 28 断 The Broken Blade! 断刀行！ Wang Hammer王锤子Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [No System + traditional fantasy + slaying demons and vanquishing evil + multiple heroines + passionate fantasy adventure] (A novel typed out one character at a time.) Wang Shan was drafted into the war against the demons in the Continent of the Provinces. After a century of bloodshed, he returned crippled and drained of strength. Having offended a great sect, he was abandoned by them. So he scattered his cultivation and returned the techniques to the sect, then descended the mountain alone to c 1.7kReads7.0Score121Shelves

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    No saintly sentimentality! Decisive and ruthless! Logical and intelligent! Pick up the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot!

29. 29 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 76.5kReads8.2Score5.6kShelves

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    Traditional cultivation: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation... Starting with three spiritual roots, a space cheat, the male protagonist has a steady personality, is very reliable, has many aliases when he goes out, is decisive in killing, and has confidantes but no female lead.

30. 30 我 I’m Stirring Up the Cultivation World with Grind Culture 我在修仙界搞内卷 Cong Yue丛月Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] After Qin Shu transmigrated into a book, she learned that she was a fraud who had taken her younger half-sister's place to cultivate immortality. After eight years of cultivation, her half-sister entered the Dao despite having been an ordinary mortal. Qin Shu's cover was blown in front of everyone, and the sect mercilessly cast her out, even though she had only reached the third level of Qi Refining. With her peerless beauty, she was turned into a cultivation furn 130.4kReads9.5Score53kShelves

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    I'd like to recommend a cultivation novel I recently finished reading, staying up all night. It's not one of those melodramatic, wish-fulfillment stories; it's logical, not mindless, with a tight, fast-paced plot and almost no flaws. There are no exaggerated "golden fingers" (powerful abilities). The female lead knows the plot: she'll die tragically eight years later, and after transmigrating, she cultivates like a madwoman, putting in the effort of preparing for the college entrance exam, wasting every moment, constantly taking practice tests. Those around her are also inspired. Initially, she's not considered talented and is underestimated, but later it's discovered she's a genius among geniuses. The female lead isn't a saint; she's decisive but not cold-hearted. She's cautious, sincere, has many friends, treats others with honesty, and has her own principles. Her cultivation is steady and hard-earned. The romance is natural, with only one main couple; there are no unnecessary romantic subplots for the female lead. It's an ensemble piece of cultivation fiction; each character is well-developed and has their own distinct personality.

31. 31 宗 Every Sect Wants to Kill Me, So I Just Reload After Death! 宗门都想噶我，我直接死亡回档！ Chao Lianyun巢怜云Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a Book + Villainess + Death Rewinds Time + Eldritch Cultivation + Unhinged + Quirky Style] Lu Xiaojin transmigrated into a book, becoming the lovesick senior apprentice sister in a cultivation novel where everyone falls for the heroine. She kept fighting the heroine for men and ended up dying horribly. No problem. She wasn't stupid. She knew how the plot went, so she could avoid trouble, stay away from the men, and survive. But! Can someone tell her why her junior apprentice 24.8kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves

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    If you're looking for a decisive and ruthless heroine, this is definitely my top choice for cultivation novels! [Kiss] The female lead is incredibly cool—intelligent, resilient, and a little mentally unstable! [Admiration] The phrase "You saw it" runs throughout the entire story, and the immersion is so strong that I'm already having nightmares. [Smile] Are you kidding me with the funny and lighthearted label?!

32. 32 蚀 Corrupt the Heart, Refine the Soul: Starting with Sacrificing Fear 蚀心炼魂：从献祭恐惧开始 Chijiu Ji持久麂Eastern Fantasy725k WordsOngoing #Villain #Dark Fantasy #Ruthless #Mind Games #System #Heartless Path "When the sun reaches its highest point, that is when its fall into eternal night begins." Shen Jin transmigrates, only to find himself from the start at an altar in a desolate village. In three days, he will be flayed and bled dry, then offered up as a sacrifice to an evil god. In this desperate situation, he awakens a battered Soul-Refining Furnace. The furnace can refine anything into a weapon and seize the blessings of heav —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The reasons for recommending it are worth reading.

33. 33 别 Don't Call Me a Demon 别叫我恶魔 Yi Qingfeng弈青锋Urban5.7M WordsCompleted [Qing Feng's new novel, This Player Has Something Wrong with His Head, is now serializing and has plenty of chapters ready to binge] The sacred heavenly gates stand across the sky, while the demonic abyss of time and space lays waste to the human world. When twelve spirit springs burst from the earth, when the moon no longer belongs to humanity... Where will we go from here? A world of gods? A world of demons? No. This is a world that belongs to humanity! I will take up the crown no one else wou 174.6kReads9.4Score15.5kShelves
34. 34 全 Global Sinicization, Starting at the End of the Ming Dynasty 全球汉化，从明末开始 Cutting the Hanging斩悬Historical3.2M WordsOngoing After his soul travels back to the end of the Ming dynasty, in the first year of the Chongzhen reign, Wei Changjun discovers that he can contact the future. Before me lies the dying Ming dynasty, beset within by Zhang Xianzhong, Li Zicheng, and rebel kings vying for control of the Central Plains. Beyond its borders, the Jurchen cavalry watches hungrily, ready to invade at any moment. Behind me stands a future superpower: the National History Research Institute, the Ministry of Agriculture, the M 8.5kReads8.9Score522Shelves
35. 35 被 After My Golden Core Was Stolen, I Awakened the Spiritual Root of Heaven and Earth 被夺了金丹后，我激活了天地灵根 Trouble at Chize池泽生变Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted Sequel: Bad News! My Dad Married Into Another Family, and I Became a Carefree Rogue Cultivator [Survivalist Cultivation + Not a Power Fantasy + Daily Life + Farming + No Female Lead + Ruthless + Old Schemer + System + Dark + Lone Wolf + Rogue Cultivator] Chen Si had a single Wood Spiritual Root, and his master, Daoist Changsheng, poured everything into cultivating him as a supreme elixir. On the day Chen Si formed his Golden Core, his master took it for himself. After escaping with a Void-Evasio 18.2kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves

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    You can check out this book; it's ruthless and decisive, and the cultivation process is steady. It's quite good.

36. 36 天 Heavenly Abyss 天渊 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing (The print edition has been published and is available to buy online) A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called the Heavenly Abyss. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, Chen Qingyuan has emerged from the forbidden zone alive, but his cultivation has been destroyed and his spiritual roots severed. With his beloved breaking off their engagement and the various sects bullying him, what is Chen Qingyuan supposed to do? “Chen Qingyuan, you have tw 974.8kReads9.4Score97.1kShelves

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    Book recommendations to cure your reading slump.

37. 37 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 515.8kReads9.7Score69.9kShelves
38. 38 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1kShelves
39. 39 星EN Path to Immortality Among the Stars 星路仙踪 Wang Yu忘语Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing In the modern world, a passage to another realm appears on Blue Star. Wang Yu is among the first people to enter a cultivation world through their dreams. In a daze, he embarks on the path of cultivation in order to survive! The Great Dao is merciless. On the path of cultivation, failing to advance means falling behind! By becoming a supreme cultivator, one can enjoy endless longevity and bring the power of cultivation back to Blue Star, saving its future. The cultivation world faces an apocalyp 175.5kReads9.1Score15.7kShelves
40. 40 征 Conquering the Three Realms: The Path to Immortality Is Unmatched 征战三界：无敌修仙路 A Gentle Taste of Tenderness轻尝温柔Eastern Fantasy225k WordsCompleted Lin Fan was an ordinary young man on Earth. After an accident, he transmigrated to the Jiuzhou Continent and became a registered disciple of the Azure Mystic Sword Sect. In the Jiuzhou Continent, might makes right, yet Lin Fan unexpectedly learned a cultivation technique and dominated the sect's grand tournament... 21Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 都 Urban: Ten Years of Cultivation, and I’m Unrivaled the Moment I Descend the Mountain 都市：修仙十年，下山即无敌 Feng Yibing冯一病Urban3.2M WordsCompleted The new book has built up a backlog of chapters and can be found on the author's homepage. It tells the story of the hundred thousand years after this book. [Expert Descends the Mountain + Invincible Cultivation + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Decisive Killing + Multiple Realms] The Great Dao is flawed, and spiritual energy has withered. A mighty cultivator who had survived the tribulation traveled the world. By chance, he discovered a peerless prodigy born with a spiritual physique, forcibly took 256kReads9.0Score23.2kShelves

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    This novel is an incredibly satisfying read, full of ruthless action, featuring powerful figures descending from the mountains, a journey that begins in the city, and growth across various realms! It's absolutely fantastic!

42. 42 我 After Becoming an Immortal Emperor, I Returned with Unrivaled Power 我成仙帝后，带着无上修为回来了 Qiao Mu11乔木11Urban742k WordsCompleted [Modern cultivation + invincible power fantasy + decisive and ruthless + no hiding one’s identity] Chuzhou, Jiangnan. A celestial phenomenon shattered the city’s peace, rousing its powerful residents. A figure in white stepped out of thin air. “Listen well, all of you. From today onward, I will rule this place.” And so, that day, Chuzhou City gained a new master. Myths descended, and an age of chaos followed. As the only Immortal Emperor in the world, Li Xuan declared, “I’m invincible. Do whatev 31.7kReads8.9Score2.6kShelves

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    "[Almost crying][Awkward laugh] Chuzhou, Jiangnan. A strange phenomenon shattered the tranquility, alarming the city's powerful figures. A figure in white robes emerged from the void: 'Listen up, from this day forward, I will rule this place.' And so, on that day, Chuzhou City had a new ruler. Myth descended, and chaos ensued. As the world's only Immortal Emperor, Li Xuan: 'I am invincible, do as you please.'" *After Becoming an Immortal Emperor, I Returned with Unparalleled Cultivation* is an urban novel that tells the story of protagonist Li Xuan, who rises step by step from a mortal in the star field to become a mythical powerhouse. At the moment of advancing to the highest realm, he opened the void and returned to Earth. Chuzhou City thus welcomed a new ruler, an Immortal Emperor with unparalleled cultivation. Li Xuan's return not only changed the fate of Chuzhou but also foreshadowed the beginning of a chaotic era. With its urban fantasy and invincible protagonist style, the novel showcases the protagonist Li Xuan's unparalleled charm and decisive actions in the city, making it a work full of imagination and exhilaration.

43. 43 百 A Hundred Lifetimes of Reincarnation: I Will Become an Immortal 百世轮回：我终将成仙 Situ Liu司徒流Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Warning: the protagonist has no moral limits] [Dark story] [Not a saintly protagonist] [No heroine] [Decisive and ruthless] [Intelligent protagonist] This is the story of a despicable man who reincarnates a hundred times and seeks the path to immortality in the cracks between worlds. 6.4kReads6.9Score392Shelves

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    Not mindless, the protagonist is ruthless and self-serving, willing to do anything to achieve his goals.

44. 44 极 The Ultimate Evil Martial Saint 极恶武圣 Fang Hetaо方核桃Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted In a world ruled by martial arts, imperial power has waned, while powerful clans lord it over everyone and do as they please! Gang lackeys take lives without a second thought, preying on the common people! The people struggle just to survive, never knowing whether they will see the next day! Great sects, hidden imperial clans, and other forces lurk in the shadows, scheming to disrupt the court and bring calamity to the world! Shen Fei compromised time and again and stayed silent time and again, 14.3kReads8.1Score1.2kShelves

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    Shen Fei, a lowly alchemy apprentice, activates his cheat-like ability, staging a ruthless comeback—from minor to major mastery of herbal medicine processing, crushing everyone in assessments, vowing to carve out a bright future and become a carefree martial saint!

45. 45 凡 A Mortal’s Path to Immortality: Starting with Copying Pills 凡人修仙，从复制丹药开始 Super Immortal超级大仙Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Ordinary mortal's journey] [No System] A mortal boy awakens the wisdom of a past life. After being abducted by a demonic cultivator, he unexpectedly discovers that he can make copies of pills. From then on, he sets out on the path to immortality, relying on his seasoned mind and an endless supply of pills to overcome tribulations and become an immortal, one step at a time! 1.1kReads8.1Score100Shelves
46. 46 万 The Immortal Path of All Things 万物仙道 Drunken Words Tonight今醉语Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted A mortal's journey: cultivation begins at the very bottom, as a slave! What does it mean to cultivate immortality? It means cultivating resources and techniques. Qin Fan transmigrates to the cultivation world, only to find himself in the body of a mine slave. He has no resources and no cultivation techniques, and soon discovers that he has been poisoned and is being controlled. From then on, he sets out on a path of cultivation, seizing techniques and resources as he goes. 210Reads6.6Score—Shelves
47. 47 刚 Just Came Down the Mountain, and a Fertile Goddess Dragged Me Off to Get Married 刚下山，被幸孕女神拉去领证 Flowers Like Brocade花似锦Urban3.2M WordsCompleted [Complete and highly recommended] [X-ray vision] [Ruthless action] [A goddess shows up with a child] Five years after that night, the goddess Luo Xuejing brings a child along to meet Li Feng on a blind date! Li Feng thinks a beautiful woman bringing a child to a blind date is a bad sign, only to discover that she’s the very woman he spent that wild night with five years ago! Daughter: “Dad, I want the stars!” Luo Xuejing: “Honey, I want them too!” Li Feng: “Wait a moment. I’ll knock the stars do 18.1kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    This is a good read; the characters are highly skilled in medicine, loyal and righteous, decisive in killing, and the face-slapping scenes are very satisfying, with conspiracies resolved in a reasonable way! It's quite good!

48. 48 界 The Gate to the Prison Realm 界狱之门 Sunk Boat i沉底的舟iEastern Fantasy515k WordsOngoing [Seeking immortality and the Dao + tempering the heart and training in martial arts + classic fantasy + no System + ruthless and decisive + a touch of ensemble cast + multiple heroines who aren’t just accessories + a slow start, but stick with it and take a look] Before the Creation Era, a supreme powerhouse commanded Yin and Yang and held the sun and moon in his hands, bringing a mighty calamity upon the Myriad Worlds. He carved out an age in which everyone could become a dragon, and immortal a 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Decisive ruthlessness + seeking immortality + cultivating the mind and practicing martial arts [savor it carefully]. Before the Night Demon Beast in the Beast Demon Forest, a young lady from a noble family is in grave danger. He observes coldly from the sidelines, waiting for his opportunity to intervene, but in their conversation, he glimpses their differing stances. She cares for the lives of tens of thousands in Lin City and wants to track down the demons, while he only cares about the cultivation opportunities for the two brothers. Their differing stances ultimately lead them to become strangers. In this world of martial arts, everyone has their own obsessions and choices.

49. 49 现 Just a Working Stiff in Real Life! I Transmigrated to a Cultivation World and Evolved! 现实牛马！穿越修真，我进化了！ How Can a Rookie Fly?菜鸟怎么飞Eastern Fantasy108k WordsOngoing [Mortal Cultivation] + [No Brain-Dead Characters] + [No System] + [No Divine Artifacts] + [No Powerful Backing] + [Cautious Survival] + [Ruthless and Decisive] The main story has a slow build. A modern man transmigrates into the world of cultivation. Through a series of experiences, he sheds his modern-day naivety, grows stronger through cultivation, and transforms from within. In the mysterious world of immortal cultivation, everyone is real. There is darkness there, but there is light, too. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The characters are intelligent; there are no cheat codes or special items. Becoming stronger depends on your own intelligence. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Top post][Top post][Top post][Top post][Top post]

50. 50 凡 A Mortal's Ascension to Immortality 凡人飞仙 The Road Goes On路长在Eastern Fantasy4.2M WordsCompleted [Mortal Cultivation] He tossed an immortal herb into a black jar, and it kept pouring out more! A village boy accidentally obtained a black jar that could duplicate supplies, and so began his journey to immortality. Is cultivating immortality difficult? I have mountains of pills to help me! Are powerful enemies everywhere? I’ll wipe them out with handfuls of talismans! Born with a useless spirit root, he defies fate and becomes an Immortal Ancestor! Shu Han proves the Great Dao to the world, bec 56.3kReads9.1Score5.3kShelves

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