Fantasy, One Heroine, No Harem, Swordsmanship 玄幻，单女主，不后宫，剑道

1. 1 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 976.7kReads9.4Score99.9kShelves

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   Both are fantasy novels with a single female lead, and the female lead has a lot of screen time.

2. 2 死 I Died Once, and Now My Ice-Cold Childhood Friend Won’t Leave My Side 死过一次，冰山青梅对我寸步不离 Golden Prosperity Everywhere金满天繁Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing [One heroine (strong female lead) + mostly everyday life + childhood friends (cold-blooded mature woman, possessive, turns into a yandere as she raises him) + no System + shamelessly living off a woman + light novel] [Tsundere boy x expressionless mature woman] “If you wouldn’t accept me while I was alive, why marry me in a ghost marriage after I died?” “I thought I’d be reincarnated after death, but I never expected her to bring me back to life.” “Still… something feels off.” After 20.3kReads8.8Score1.8kShelves
3. 3 飞 I Had a Child After Ascending to the Upper Realm 飞升上界后我有娃了 Eternal Flame永火Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [One Female Lead] [Xianxia Romance] [Sweet] [Raising a Child] [Decisive and Ruthless] After great difficulty, Lu Xingzhi cultivates to the Deity Transformation Realm and ascends to the Upper Realm. He joins Qingyu Immortal Palace, one of the three great sects, and claims first place. But just as the last few elders are selecting disciples, the cold and aloof saintess, the palace’s next leader, walks in and fixes him with a look as if she wants him dead. Lu Xingzhi: “Your Highness, have we met be 889Reads6.3Score102Shelves
4. 4 你 You’re All Chasing the Heroine? Then I’ll Marry the Demoness 你们都追女主？那女魔头我娶走了 Paper Parcel纸包Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [One heroine + everyday affection + guaranteed sweetness + cultivation system + grand setting] Shen Yi'an transmigrates into a rather outrageous novel. Born into the world, he discovers that he’s the original protagonist, the one with a massive green hat hanging over his head: the Sixth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu! The second, third, fourth, and nth male leads all like the heroine. Whoever wants that whole field of green can have it. I don’t. You’re all going after 121kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves
5. 5 九 Nine Heavens Sword Emperor 九霄剑皇 Wandering Son Cherry Blossom Fall浪子樱落Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted “The sword is king of all weapons, and the path of the sword is ever-changing. A sword can be graceful and nimble, using finesse to master the forces of the world; it can also be weighty and powerful, cleaving mountains and seas with sheer strength; or it can strike like thunder, using speed to overcome every technique under heaven.” So said a beautiful sword goddess. The boy took the sword from her hand, unaware whether it could end the chaos now gripping the world, where monsters ran rampant.. 6.5kReads8.8Score542Shelves

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   This is really good. I didn't click on it before because of the title, but after reading it, I found it to be quite good. It has a single female lead, and she's a bit arrogant [smirk]. A few years ago, this kind of title was okay, but now hardly anyone clicks on it [facepalm]. The author would have been better off if they had changed the title [eating melon emoji].

6. 6 摆 I Slacked Off Too Hard, So My Sect Sold Me Off to Marry the Empress 摆烂太狠，我被师门卖给女帝联姻 Nan Mengxuan南梦轩Eastern Fantasy748k WordsCompleted [One heroine + everyday romance + xianxia court politics + mutual devotion + older woman/younger man romance + unrivaled genius] Du Heng is the indolent senior apprentice brother who slacks off every day in his sect. One day, a letter from the eldest princess of the Da Luo Dynasty, who governs in the emperor's stead and is known as the future empress, led the sect leader to hastily sell him off as a marriage-alliance candidate. Du Heng likes peace and quiet and doing nothing, so he was completel 6.1kReads9.1Score536Shelves

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   Perfectly matches the title, the female lead has a lot of screen time, it's super sweet, and highly rated for its female lead.

7. 7 闭 After Ten Years in Seclusion, I Start by Forcing a Marriage with the Demon Clan's Female Emperor 闭关十年，开局逼婚妖族女帝 Lazy Cat on the Roof屋上懒猫Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as My Wife Keeps Trying to Kill Me and Ten Years in Seclusion, Invincible the Moment I Emerge [Human-demon romance + one female lead + devoted husband + invincible] Humans and demons have been sworn enemies since ancient times, locked in conflict for thousands of years. Xia Changming transmigrates here by accident, blessed with an immortal’s grace and jade-like bones. He gains the legacy of a Sword Immortal, and after ten years of seclusion, rises to the pinnacle of the world! When he 15.1kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
8. 8 仙 How I, the Chief of the Immortal Alliance, Became the Demoness’s Beloved Disciple 仙盟魁首的我成为女魔头的爱徒 Nan Mengxuan南梦轩Eastern Fantasy352k WordsCompleted [Pure sweetness + everyday life + rebellious disciple pursuing his master + one heroine + mutual devotion + invincible lead] Gu Mingchuan was the leader of the Immortal Alliance in Zhongzhou. Though his status was exalted, he worked himself to the bone day and night. He was practically born to toil, so he promptly decided to quit. He deliberately arranged to face Mu Youyou, the daughter of the Demon Sect, in a duel, then pretended to be outmatched and faked his death at her sword. At last, he go 3.2kReads9.3Score316Shelves
9. 9 重 Reborn and Invincible, I Begin Raising an Empress 重生后无敌，我开始养成女帝 Dreamwalking梦游哉Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [One Female Lead] [Invincible Male Lead] [Drama King] [Everyday Life] [Lighthearted and Funny] My name is Chang Qing. I transmigrated here, and in my previous life, I opened the path to immortality, led the cultivators of the Longevity Continent to ascend, and eventually became an Immortal Emperor of my age. But when I fought my lifelong rival, I was betrayed by my closest friend. At the critical moment, it was my rival who came to my aid. The two of us battled dozens of Immortal Emperors, and i 128.7kReads9.2Score15.1kShelves

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   This is good; the female lead is a swordswoman and the male lead is a martial artist. It's a pure, enjoyable story about being reborn with cultivation levels—no brainpower required.

10. 10 天 Heaven Does Not Answer 天不应 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Three myriad mounds of yellow earth and white bones, a sword's light like a shadow, the moon like wine. The spring breeze cuts through all the world's troubles. Tell me, peach blossoms, will you turn white-haired too? In the year 547 of the Yong'an era, a pitch-dark snowstorm fell over Kuhai County, a border county in southern Qi. In a dilapidated temple outside the county, Wen Chaoshen found a crippled woman, gravely injured and on the verge of death. He thought she was merely a refugee in dist 84.8kReads9.1Score6.1kShelves

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    [Fantasy + Single Female Lead + Swordplay] A fantasy novel with a single female lead and no harem!!! The plot and writing are excellent, and the characters are very compelling. [Thumbs up][Note][Taste it carefully]

11. 11 剑 Sword Seed 剑种 Xu, Qing许、青Eastern Fantasy789k WordsCompleted One female lead, no angst. A sixteen-year-old boy with a sword case on his back sets out to wander the world for the first time. He only wants to recover the remains of his elders. Step by step, he uncovers the secrets of the sword case and masters one peerless famous sword after another, until he becomes the sharpest sword in the world. 6.7kReads9.1Score683Shelves

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    [Top Post] ① Xu Nianzhi's grandfather passed away. His dying wish was to see his second son one last time. His remains remained in Sword City, unable to return home—a lifelong regret. 🔥 Thus, the young man's first journey was to Sword City to bring back his second uncle's body. [Please Follow] ② The male protagonist is a forsaken child, unable to cultivate, yet forced to endure heavenly tribulations. ⭐The heavenly tribulations cannot kill him, so he defies fate, cultivating and growing stronger, ultimately shattering the heavens.

12. 12 剑 Sword and Wine 剑酒 Cup of Snow杯雪Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + no System + one heroine + slow burn + passionate adventure] In the Eastern Lands, a tavern waiter wears twin sabers at his waist and tempers his heart in the mortal world. In the Western Regions, a devoted monk carries a paintbrush, bringing flowers to the world. In the Southern Mountains, a Daoist wields peachwood, using talismans to subdue mountains and seas. In the northern lands, a monster carves a wooden staff, its dragon's roar shaking the Nine Heavens. And in the Ce 13.2kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
13. 13 一 One Sword, One Flask, One Universe 一剑一酒一乾坤 Guan关Eastern Fantasy5.5M WordsOngoing [Swordsmanship + Wine Immortal + Fantasy Xianxia + One Heroine + Mutual Devotion + Humanity’s Survival] A year ago, the boy watched his father shoulder his sword, slay demons, and save humanity, never to return. A year later, the boy arrives at Qingyun with only a sword and a jug of wine. Shunned by all, he is confined to the peach blossom grove. The sword his father called the “Sword of Protection” stands in the most prominent place in the Qingyun Sect, yet the world calls it the “Sword of Sham 73.5kReads9.3Score7kShelves

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    ① Young Gu Yusheng, to prove his father's sword was not a disgrace, enters the Qingyun Sect, where he meets Mo Wanyun. Through relentless training in the peach blossom forest, the life-or-death trials on his demon-slaying journey, the unpredictable nature of the mortal world, and the perils of humanity amidst rampant demons, the young man draws his sword to protect the future of all living beings. The wind rises in the peach blossom forest, the sword is drawn from the green water. The young man in his green robes soars into the clouds. ② Bai Fan resolves a shop crisis but faces a family tragedy. He escapes by feeding a black dog and embarks on a path of revenge. Because of money, he is targeted by villains, but survives by chance and obtains a peerless martial arts technique. He cultivates in the Forest of Ten Thousand Demons, receiving patient guidance from a master alchemist. Thus begins the legend of a man and his dog traveling the continent. ③ Zhu Yun falls off a cliff and has a fortuitous encounter. Rescued, he gains a destiny to immortality, but discovers he possesses five spiritual roots, making cultivation difficult. He enters the Spirit Sword Sect and rescues a mysterious girl in a forbidden area. He wanders the continent, fighting against powerful immortals, and after many trials, finally finds himself with Meng Wuyai.

14. 14 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 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves

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    I don't need to say much about Yanyu Tower, just promote it.

15. 15 凡EN Mortal Bones, Immortal Destiny 凡骨 Master of One Update壹更大师Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available to buy online) The world's spiritual bones are divided into four grades. First grade: Heavenly Spiritual Bones. Second grade: Golden Spiritual Bones. Third grade: Mystic Spiritual Bones. Fourth grade: White Spiritual Bones. All the rest are ordinary bones, unfit for cultivation. Xu Taiping is an ordinary man with ordinary bones, yet he swears to prove to the cultivation world that ordinary bones can slay demons, ordinary bones can vanquish evil, and ordinary b 561.4kReads9.3Score72kShelves

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    Single female lead, no harem, henpecked husband, and decent character.

16. 16 穿 I Transmigrated as the Villain, and Turned the Male Lead into a Girl 穿越成反派，男主被我爆改成女生 Qianyuan Qian乾元乾Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted [Villain + One Heroine + System] Su Qing is delighted to transmigrate into a fantasy world. But when he discovers that he's actually the villain who stole the protagonist's beloved, he falls into despair. He wants to change his fate, but who could have expected the Villain System to show up and issue missions he can't refuse? With no other choice, he does his best to complete the System's missions. But then something unexpected happens. During one mission, he and the protagonist fall off a cliff 21.3kReads8.3Score3.2kShelves

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    These three books are worth reading; I guarantee you'll be satisfied.

17. 17 反 As the Villain, I Ended Up Marrying the Female Lead 反派的我，最终迎娶了女主 Qianyuan Qian乾元乾Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Single Female Lead] [System] [Book Transmigration] [Slice of Life] After transmigrating into a novel where the heroine gets relentlessly tormented early on before becoming ridiculously powerful and invincible, Su Qing finds himself as the first minor villain she faces, one who meets a particularly gruesome end. He starts sweating a little. Still, he has a System, so he figures he can at least put up a fight. Without realizing just how serious the situation is, Su Qing looks down at the heroine 2.8kReads7.7Score146Shelves
18. 18 开 I Encounter a Female Ghost from the Start, and She Clings to Me to Absorb My Yin Energy 开局遇女鬼，被我抱紧大腿吸阴气 Qianyuan Qian乾元乾Mystery158k WordsOngoing (System + mental illness + perversion + comedy + supernatural resurgence + one female lead) Su Qing was scrolling on his phone by the roadside when he happened to come across a rumor: a female college student had drowned in a lake at a park near his home, and her body still hadn't been found. Late at night, nearby residents could hear a series of mournful wails, which were truly terrifying. As a flower of the motherland wearing a red scarf, Su Qing resolutely decided to dive into the lake and re 1Reads6.3Score—Shelves
19. 19 玄EN Fantasy: My Sudden Enlightenment of the Chaos Physique 玄幻，我顿悟了混沌体 Ye Dadao叶大刀Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted Xiao Yun's System has only one function: epiphany! Ordinary constitution? Have an epiphany and gain the Chaos Body! Cultivation technique too difficult? Have an epiphany and reach perfection! Divine ability too difficult? Have an epiphany and reach perfection! There's nothing an epiphany can't solve. And if there is, then have an epiphany ten times, a hundred times... 64.3kReads9.1Score8.1kShelves

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    They're all good with a single female lead, especially the last two, which are my favorites.

20. 20 万 King of Eternity 万古之王 Flying Divine Bull飞天神牛Eastern Fantasy8.2M WordsOngoing Ye Wushuang, the young master of a fallen family, was married into his bride’s family. On his wedding night, he was framed for making advances on his sister-in-law and died with hatred in his heart. At the moment of his death, he merged with the memories of his previous life as a Heavenly Emperor and fully awakened. His old enemies now sit securely at the very peak of the heavenly realm. His former disciples have become peerless powerhouses. The women he once loved still wait eagerly for his ret 124.1kReads9.1Score9.1kShelves
21. 21 上 I Donated Spirit Stones Worth a Hundred Million Times Their Value to the Sect, Terrifying the Empress and My Master 上交亿倍灵石入宗，吓坏女帝师尊 Zhan Tian Hen战天痕Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted Ye Feng transmigrates to the Xuantian Continent, activates the Invincible Spendthrift System, and embarks on an unstoppable path of lavish spending. The head of the Xinghun Sect, Luo Qianxue: “I’m a holy maiden from the Upper Realm. After being ambushed, I was reborn in the lower realm, on the Xuantian Continent. All I want is to cultivate in peace, overcome my tribulation, and return to the Upper Realm as soon as possible. Ye Feng, can you stop squandering our resources? I don’t even want to de 20.4kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
22. 22 一 Heaven-Dominating Sword 一剑霸天 Eternal Night, Starry River永夜星河Eastern Fantasy9.6M WordsOngoing [A great author's alt account, one heroine, ruthless and decisive. Highly recommended!] Legend has it that there is a realm where one can pursue cause and effect, erasing every trace of an opponent across time and space with a mere sliver of divine power. One can command life and death, make countless worlds rise and fall with a single thought, and annihilate all living beings. One can stand level with the Heavenly Dao, harness the order of the universe, and rule supreme throughout eternity. Thi 341.3kReads9.2Score40.1kShelves
23. 23 踏EN Treading the Stars 踏星 Drifting with the Wind随散飘风Eastern Fantasy14.4M WordsOngoing A vast universe, countless races! Grand battle techniques, the Ten Judges rise above all! Ancient clans with unique surnames, the Top Hundred Battle Rankings! In my name, I tread upon the stars! One day in the year 2200, when humanity first set foot on Neptune, they found a battle blade and a corpse standing upright!!! The author has already completed an older novel, The Ultimate Throne of Doomsday, at over three million words. It was never once put on hiatus, guaranteed reliable! 2.5kReads9.3Score166Shelves
24. 24 玄 Xuanhuan: Give Away Fortuitous Opportunities and Double the Rewards! 玄幻：赠送机缘，奖励翻倍！ Focused on Slurping Noodles专心嗦粉Eastern Fantasy6.6M WordsOngoing [Three Emperors in One Family ✚ An Emperor’s Fallen Double Pupils ✚ One Heroine ✚ Supreme Bone] Jiang Chen transmigrates to a fantasy world and awakens the Fortuitous Opportunity Critical Hit System. All he has to do is give opportunities to others to trigger critical-hit rewards. “You gave away a hundred-year-old medicinal herb and triggered a hundredfold critical hit, obtaining a thousand-year-old medicinal herb.” “You gave away a heavily damaged Supreme Bone and triggered a millionfold critic 31kReads8.7Score2.8kShelves
25. 25 逐 Chasing the Sword 逐剑 Cooked Laifu Pigeon煮熟的来福鸽Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy] [One female lead] [Lone cultivator] [No transmigration or rebirth] One day, if I hold a sword in my hand, even the saints of the world will bow their heads! One man, one dog, and one sword: together, they stir up a storm across the Six Provinces! After enduring the darkest moment of his life, the boy leaves the city at sunset with a sword on his back. How does he end up with white hair overnight, wearing a ghost mask and wielding a sharp blade, becoming the “Executioner” in 46.6kReads9.0Score5.6kShelves
26. 26 一 A Red-Dust Immortal With a Gourd and a Sword 一葫一剑红尘仙 Tangerine Work橘作Eastern Fantasy359k WordsCompleted Traditional fantasy + no System + slow burn + one heroine + swordsmanship + sweet romance + invincible! Chen Anran was born with the Heavenly Yang Severed Meridian, and was fated not to live past sixteen! With only a month left before his end, he met her: the beautiful and kind Mo Ling’er. The lovers shoulder their swords and enter the mortal world! There are demons in the world of mortals, but also immortals! 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy + no system + slow burn + single female lead + swordsmanship + sweet romance + invincible! A couple, swords in hand, descend to the mortal realm! In this world, there are demons and immortals! A sweet Xianxia story, decisive in killing, no saintly sentimentality. New book, don't miss it! [Makes a face]

27. 27 我 My Dantian Is a Sword 我的丹田是把剑 Ziren子任Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + swordsmanship + one female lead + resilience + coldness + heterochromia] In a vast world teeming with countless races, dangers abound, as do innumerable heaven-blessed prodigies. Xiao Chen is stripped of his dantian and expelled from Cangyun Sect, but his misfortune turns out to be a blessing: a mysterious little sword fuses with his dantian, improving his talent and comprehension and granting him the Supreme Sword Body Art. By continuously devouring divine swords and rare 29Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The first, second, and fourth books are all about sword cultivation and all feature a single female lead. The others are also good. Also, those who like fantasy novels with a single female lead and sword cultivation should check them out.

28. 28 这 This Sword Cultivator Is a Little Fierce 这个剑修有点凶 Not a Good Idea at Night晚上不好吧Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted [Also known as: This Stick-Wielding Cultivator Is Pretty Fierce; The Scumbag Protagonist Should Love Gu Wan and Only Gu Wan; The Forgotten System: A Cautious Sword Cultivator with a Big Stick. PS: These are just jokes from readers~] Ever since I came to this world and became a mysterious Awakened One, I've learned that the magic and superpowers in novels are nothing at all! Steady as a rock, Fang Ziqing, who had hidden his strength for ten thousand years, pondered quietly. When would he finally 1.6kReads8.1Score101Shelves
29. 29 开 A Chaotic World from the Start 开局伴生混沌世界 Northern Liao Fox Demon北辽妖狐Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted Bearing the Primordial Chaos Origin, he transmigrates to the Eight Ancient Domains and becomes the Blood Son of the Asura Domain. When he awakens one day, he contends with billions of prodigies and sets off endless upheaval. The moment Ning Xuanyuan emerges from the Asura Ancestral Grounds, the world begins to tremble… 10.1kReads8.8Score843Shelves
30. 30 剑 Where the Sword Rises, Storms Gather 剑起风云 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy4.6M WordsCompleted In these turbulent times, it is not the world that is in chaos, but people’s hearts. The Gu family, loyal servants of the Tianfeng Kingdom, are heroes through and through. But fate is fickle. The heir to this illustrious military family spent twenty years in a daze, becoming the target of countless whispered insults and mockery. Then, on the young heir’s twentieth birthday, memories of his previous life suddenly returned. What troubles him most is realizing he seems to have done a lot of foolish 46.8kReads9.0Score5kShelves

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    These six books are all excellent and highly recommended!!!

31. 31 五 The Five Elements Chaos Scripture 五行混沌经 Master Bricklayer搬砖圣手Eastern Fantasy5.0M WordsCompleted (A comic adaptation of the same name is now available) [Mortal Cultivator + No System + No Harem] A village boy with five spiritual roots accidentally embarks on the path to immortality. First, he obtains an ancient mirror left behind by an Immortal Emperor, then he acquires cultivation arts from the immortal realm. But who could have guessed that the mirror contains an immortal estate, hidden within chaos? And the immortal arts transform the five elements into chaos. The two fit together perfec 46.5kReads8.6Score5.6kShelves
32. 32 绝 The Unrivaled Sword Emperor 绝世剑帝 Wanderer of the Nine Realms九界散人Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted A golden age of martial arts, with geniuses emerging one after another! Lin Yu, a peerless prodigy of his generation, burst onto the scene from the Age of Declining Dharma and swept all before him, undefeated beneath the heavens. His swordsmanship reached the pinnacle, making him a supreme being! Demons, monsters, and heretics will cower and tremble at the sight of my sword. The mighty of myriad worlds will bow their heads and hail me as their sovereign. In this mad world where the strong prey o 15.7kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves

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    Traditional fantasy novels feature a single female protagonist, no harem or ambiguous relationships, and are characterized by swift and decisive killings.

33. 33 一 One Sword Opens the Immortal Gate 一剑，开仙门 Hot Pot Lover就爱吃火锅Eastern Fantasy5.5M WordsOngoing Classical xianxia romance + swordsmanship + immortal cultivation + love + the heavens and myriad worlds + one heroine + no harem + no stupidity + no mindless decisions + comedy + wild imagination Thirty thousand years ago, a great war to destroy the immortals erupted in the metaverse. The Immortal Court collapsed, the Heavenly Dao was damaged, and spiritual energy dissipated. The entire metaverse split apart into various domains, including the Myriad Heavens, the Sacred, the Demonic, and the Spi 10.8kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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    Perfectly fits the description: fantasy cultivation, single female lead, sword cultivation across the heavens, the male and female leads journey together, and the female lead is also the male lead's master.

34. 34 你 You’re Sick, I’ve Got the Cure, Let’s Take It and Dance Together 你有病，我有药，吃完一起蹦蹦跳 Cheng Yunfu乘云复Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [One female lead] [No System] [Mutual redemption] After transmigrating, Qi Lin began his impossible rise to turn his fate around when he married Su Ningqing, a top-tier villain and unhinged woman whom everyone avoided. From then on, his wife was the boss, and he followed her lead. One call of “Wifey, help me!” and all beneath heaven would be swept aside! - That day, Qi Lin trampled one by one the people who had once stripped him of his talent, crushing them beneath his feet. In that instant, the 7kReads8.4Score702Shelves

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    Fantasy novel with a single female lead and no ambiguous relationships

35. 35 玄 The Profound Heaven Cultivation Chronicle 玄天修仙录 Kong Wei from Zhongang中昂的孔纬Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Yuanjing, an early Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Xuantian Sect, only wants to keep his head down in the cultivation world and live a quiet, stable life. Even when people call him “Rat Daoist” and his peers mock him, he never goes to dangerous places or gets caught up in perilous situations. But without immortality, everything ultimately comes to nothing. With his lifespan nearly at its end and death close at hand, he has no choice but to take a gamble. By luck, he breaks throu 13.9kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    No female lead, excellent writing, superb logic, top-tier novel, no time travel, no system, no cheat codes, no melodramatic villains, no genius spiritual roots, the power levels are consistent, the plot is reasonable, and the descriptions of human relationships are vivid.

36. 36 心 A Sword Guided by the Heart 心念一剑 Yifan on the Peak一凡峰上Eastern Fantasy288k WordsOngoing The realm descends into chaos, and an age of turmoil draws near. In this merciless world, who is salvation, who is the light, and who is that glimmer of faith? Water striking stone rings out; people stirred to ambition achieve greatness. Born with a body fated to bring calamity, is this young man the greatest menace of a troubled age, or the last glimmer of hope for all? Ye Ming rises to prominence in Qingyun Town, determined to uncover the final mystery of this world... 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They're all so beautiful!!!

37. 37 仙 Immortal Martial Emperor 仙武帝尊 Six Realms, Three Paths六界三道Eastern Fantasy9.4M WordsCompleted Nine thousand years ago, the Immortal Martial Emperor led a million divine generals into the ancient primordial wilderness. Not one of them returned, and only a wisp of true fire remained in the world. Nine thousand years later, Ye Chen, a discarded disciple, was driven from his sect and left with nowhere to go. By a twist of fate, he came into possession of the true fire and set foot on the path of immortal martial cultivation once more. This is a world where gods, demons, immortals, and Buddha 60.5kReads9.1Score14.3kShelves
38. 38 开 Crippled from the Start, Yet I Still Rise 开局就被废，我照样崛起 Invincible Lucky Carp无敌锦鲤Eastern Fantasy124k WordsOngoing In my previous life, my master framed me, and my fellow disciples betrayed me. Everyone thought I was dead. Now I have returned, reborn, and I will stand immortal above all. A young man drags his broken body out of the Demon-Suppressing Tower. Everything begins here... —Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 斩 Severing the Azure Abyss 斩断苍渊 I Love Flat-Bottomed Woks我爱平顶锅Eastern Fantasy111k WordsCompleted On the Continent of Ten Thousand Strengths, who can stand against him? The young man sets out from Bu Xuecheng and embarks on the path to power to avenge his bitter grudge. In a world of spiritual energy, magical beasts roam everywhere, making for a spectacular tale. To avenge himself, he is willing to dye the sky with blood. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy, single female lead, no harem, the protagonist is decisive and ruthless.

40. 40 公 The Princess and the Sword Immortal 公主与剑仙 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Atop Lock Dragon Peak, snow falls without a sound. Xiao Jianqiu, the “Lone Shadow Sword Immortal,” is invincible beneath heaven with his gleaming blade. He watches the clouds drift by, seeking nothing more than freedom and ease. The martial world? Just a place where grudges are settled and swords do the talking. In Jinling, behind the deep walls of the imperial palace, Princess Zhaoyang Zhao Jin is born to privilege, yet finds the palace walls too high and her life too stifling. The court? Nothi 2.3kReads—Score192Shelves

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    The opening of *The Princess and the Sword Immortal* unfolds like a vast desert landscape. Amidst swirling snow and biting winds, Princess Zhao Jin, accompanied by her maid Bihe, quietly escapes the confines of the palace and plunges into the treacherous world of martial arts. This scene is reminiscent of Guo Jing and Huang Rong's first encounter in the snowstorm of Zhangjiakou. However, Zhao Jin is not as clever and nimble as Huang Rong; her will is resolute, her vision broad, and her noble bearing makes her a hidden gem in this perilous world, drawing the reader's attention. The "Lone Sword Immortal," Xiao Jianqiu, is a renowned figure, his martial arts mastered to perfection. With his "Autumn Water Ancient Sword" drawn, even the most powerful are helpless. He is aloof and elusive, yet not heartless. The princess and the sword immortal, one noble, one reclusive; one passionate, one cold, their fates intertwined in this harsh winter, destined for a momentous upheaval. The story is ingeniously plotted from the outset, with vividly portrayed characters, suspenseful twists and turns, and hidden dangers amidst the snow and wind, making it a truly captivating masterpiece.

41. 41 灵EN A Blind Swordsman's Sword Coffin 灵墟，剑棺，瞎剑客 Cooked Laifu Pigeon煮熟的来福鸽Eastern Fantasy8.8M WordsOngoing [No System] [Genius Swordsmanship] [Passionate] [Decisive and Ruthless] He is blind, carries a coffin on his back, and has a tragic past. The sect says: "We'll protect you." His brothers say: "We'll stay by your side." The sword spirit says: "I... will wait for you." Later, he becomes the ruler of the Immortal Realm, and his eyes regain their sight. Looking back on the road behind him, all that remains is one sentence: "When the wind blows, I'll walk slowly. When it rains, I'll keep to the side. 439.8kReads9.2Score45.7kShelves
42. 42 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.2kReads9.3Score8.2kShelves

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    The preceding books are mostly highly-rated masterpieces, with my personal favorite being the first one. The last book is one I wrote myself, essentially a recommendation; feel free to offer any feedback.

43. 43 开 From the Start, a Curse: The Lonely King Goes Croak, Croak, Croak 开局魔咒：孤寡王呱呱呱 Meng Xinle梦芯乐Eastern Fantasy180k WordsCompleted [Completed + Fantasy + Cultivation + One Heroine + Sweet Romance + Fun] Cursed to remain alone, he is deeply lonely. He raises a pink frog, hoping it will keep him company through life, croaking by his side until they grow old. “If only you were female. Then I'd have a wife…” “You pervert! You won't even leave a frog alone? Waaah… I want to go home…” “Whether you're male or female, since you've come into my life, it must be fate. Don't worry, I'll take good care of you!” He never expected the fr —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Single female lead, fantasy/xianxia (Chinese fantasy) story, the male lead is absolutely devoted and never flirts with any woman other than the female lead. Although there are many female characters, they all find their happy endings. A sweet and heartwarming story about a lonely king and a frog princess.

44. 44 这 This Sect Is Ridiculously Powerful, Yet Its Members Are All Eccentrics 这个宗门明明强的离谱却都是奇葩 Ran Qingbubai冉卿不白Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [One heroine + goofy comedy + no System + no wise old mentor] Today, Master came back with a little junior sister from who knows where. Looking at her innocent, guileless eyes, I hope she can live happily despite Second Senior Brother's torment. (Even though she can't die.) The eldest senior sister has a surprising side, Second Senior Brother is unreliable, Third Senior Sister is bent on beating Second Senior Brother up, Fourth Senior Brother is always getting tricked, and the little junior sist 316Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this new book. It features a single female lead with no harem, and the main characters are all decisive and ruthless.

45. 45 挖 Bone-Mining and Blood-Draining: A Madwoman Goes on a Rampage in the Cultivation World 挖骨取血，疯批在修仙界杀疯了 Green Veggie Little Bunny青菜小 兔Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (No romance + unhinged heroine + skewed values + a touch of ensemble cast + a touch of redemption + selfish, growth-oriented female lead. If that's not your thing, don't read or leave hate. Just quietly move on; it's better for everyone! Sending love ❥(ゝω·✿ฺ)) After transmigrating, Jiang Hanqing became a pitiful senior sister whose spiritual root had been stolen. Her own younger sister took her bones and seized her spiritual root. Was she supposed to put up with that? Absolutely not! When you 3.7kReads8.8Score444Shelves

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    This book deserves a sky full of stars! It's a single-female protagonist story, a satisfying read, not a Mary Sue story, the female lead is more villainous than the main antagonist, truly insane, and the female lead only does what's in her own interest, thinking ahead for every step. There are many well-developed characters, and the writing is excellent. It's so addictive, a perfect 10/10 recommendation!

46. 46 刀 The Immortal Path Begins with a Blade 刀起仙路 Qi Xiao Qi柒小柒Eastern Fantasy909k WordsCompleted About This Book [Single Heroine + Slow-Burn + Traditional Wuxia + No System + Pure Traditional Fantasy] Struck by lightning and transmigrated: Was it an accident or fate? Gu Qi arrived in a new world and obtained a divine art, giving him the confidence to become the strongest. But he had no desire to do so. Unfortunately, events would not wait for him, and he was forced to keep restoring order in a chaotic age. As his cultivation advanced, hidden secrets gradually began to come to light… 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Single female lead, fantasy

47. 47 元 Origin Master 元尊 Author126b03作者126b03Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted Heaven and earth are the furnace, all things are copper, yin and yang are the coals, and creation is the smith. In the struggle for fortune, serpents and sparrows devour dragons. Will the serpent and sparrow reign supreme, or will the holy dragon rise and tower above all living beings? This is a world where qi rules the universe, vast and magnificent. With a breath of qi, one can move mountains, overturn seas, turn the heavens upside down, and command yin and yang and the cosmos. The world’s sou 5.4kReads9.2Score496Shelves
48. 48 此 This Thought Seeks the Sword 此念求剑 A Night of Lights一夜灯火Eastern Fantasy101k WordsOngoing Do you know that in April, peach blossoms bloom high in the mountains, only to fall late, after lingering there? Do you know that after a thousand-year game of chess, why does the hand hesitate before placing the white stone? In the mighty Nine Provinces, what is an emperor? What is a ruler? What is the jianghu? The peach blossoms poised to fall drift uncertainly... The black-and-white chess game is full of truth and falsehood... To establish a heart for Heaven and Earth, a destiny for the peopl —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A young man and a young woman, their eyebrows level, their eyes meeting—that is the most beautiful sight in the world. Synopsis: Do you know that peach blossoms on high mountains in April bloom late and fall slowly? Do you know that in a game of chess played for a thousand years, why hesitate to place the white piece? In this vast land, what is an emperor? What is a ruler? What is the martial world? The falling peach blossoms sway uncertainly... The black and white chessboard, truth and falsehood intertwined... To establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to continue the lost arts of the deceased, to usher in an era of peace for all generations. This is the young man's thought, and it can also be a sword! This thought: to subdue demons! To suppress monsters! To slay gods! To slay immortals! To seek the sword, only through the solidification of mountains and rivers, and the spiritual transformation of the people's hearts!!!

49. 49 我 I Signed In in the Womb and Became Betrothed to the Empress 我，娘胎签到，跟女帝定下娃娃亲 The Flowers Smile at You花儿对你笑Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted (Sign-in + Empress + Supreme Sacred Physique + Golden Age + Demon Clan + Immortal Realm + One Female Lead) Ji Yi began signing in while still in the womb, gaining a supreme constitution, imperial scriptures, and imperial weapons in abundance. As if that weren't enough, Ye Tian was reborn into the Ji family, the strongest family in both the upper and lower realms. The Ji family was a clan of sword cultivators, and after Ye Tian signed in and gained a Supreme Sword Physique, the Great Emperor name 783Reads6.5Score105Shelves

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    [Sending Heart][Frustrated][Admiring] The male lead is the holy son of the strongest family in both the upper and lower realms, possessing the supreme sword body and unparalleled swordsmanship. He traverses the Golden Age. Single female lead.

50. 50 鹿 Deer Soul Jade: Seven Kills, Shaking Light, Bound for Eternal Tribulation 鹿魂玉：七杀摇光赴永劫 Thick Skin厚实表皮Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Scheming Demon King] [Cold and Aloof Immortal Maiden] [Traditional Xianxia] [Plot-Focused] [Pure Romance] [Love and Kill] Jiang Yanling, king of all demons and monsters, has slaughtered countless lives. Du Yaoguang, a cold and aloof prodigy of the righteous path, lost her master at Jiang Yanling's hands. · A thousand years ago, after Chiyou's defeat, he nursed his hatred and made his descendants into sacrifices, preparing a heavenly calamity that would sweep across the world and purge all life. 3kReads9.2Score305Shelves

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    Single female lead, unconventional story. A reclusive demon king controls the entire situation, defying destiny. A detached swordsman upholds justice and helps the world. Both are powerful, their paths different, yet they are in perfect harmony.

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