The Protagonist Is a Taoist Priest 主角是道士

1. 1 三 Three Terrible Fortune Sticks? This Daoist Will Defy Heaven and Change Your Fate! 三次下下签？贫道替你逆天改命！ Water Is Blue水是蓝色的Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy + Meme references + Satisfying power fantasy] Fang Yang transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a Taoist priest, invited to take part in a livestreamed variety show. Visitor: “Reverend, I can’t get over her. What should I do?” Fang Yang: “She’s bad luck for you!” Visitor: “Reverend, I found a huge tomb. Want to come with me?” Fang Yang: “No. I can’t handle those mechanisms.” Visitor: “What mechanisms?” Fang Yang: “The public security authorities!” Visitor: “Reverend, a 43.1kReads8.9Score3.6k14d adds

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   The male protagonist transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a Taoist priest, with a system that allows him to participate in live-streaming programs. The program is filled with references to internet memes and hilarious, nonsensical scenes.

2. 2 玄 The Metaphysics Expert Is Back at Her Street Stall 玄学大佬她又去摆地摊了 Tomato洋柿子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Original titles: The Fortune-Telling Street Vendor Is Actually a Mystical Arts Ancestor?! and The Mystical Arts Big Shot Is Back at Her Street Stall [Fortune-telling + ghost-catching + feng shui + powerful protagonist + no romance, thriving solo + gossip + episodic stories] The junior sister of the Zhengyang Sect, sealed away for a thousand years, wakes up reborn in the body of a girl whose parents don't care for her. The girl wants to go to school, so she'll have to earn her own tuition. So We 42.6kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds

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   Great book recommendations

3. 3 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Examine the essence of Taoist metaphysics; it is a supreme philosophy.

4. 4 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds
5. 5 直 Livestream: I'm Really Not a Taoist Master 直播：我真不是道门大佬 Little Panda小熊猫Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Qin Hao was a Daoist priest in his previous life. After transmigrating, he discovered that he was a Daoist priest in this life too. From the start, he had a dilapidated temple, and had to rely on the mountains for everything! This was a parallel world where the Daoist faith had become little more than a legend and had nearly disappeared. But Qin Hao unexpectedly obtained the Daoist Venerable System, giving him the chance to revive the Daoist faith and restore its former glory! “Ding! Congratulat 7.9kReads8.3Score80114d adds

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   Pig's feet are Taoist priests

6. 6 直 Livestream Fortune-Telling: The Real Heiress with Mystical Powers Shakes Up the Internet 直播算命：玄学真千金炸翻全网 Boom Boom Pig爆爆猪Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Female lead with no romance + episodic stories + face-reading and ghost-catching + folk legends and supernatural mysteries] To accumulate good karma, Jiang Yu comes down from the mountains and starts livestreaming fortune-telling. She runs into a red-clad vengeful ghost from the start? Jiang Yu: “See that peach tree in your yard that was just struck by lightning? It’s fresh lightning-struck wood. Go chop off a branch and stab that bastard to death!” Viewer One: “Streamer, I think a ghost beat m 77.7kReads9.3Score11.9k14d adds

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   This book is great! The female lead has strong morals and is very capable. The individual episodes are exciting, featuring vengeful ghosts blocking cars, man-eating locust trees, weasels demanding lives, Southeast Asian black magic, Ouija boards, ghost marriages, borrowing lifespans from the dead, and trips to the underworld. It also includes a lot of metaphysical and scientific information, with both thrilling and heartwarming moments.

7. 7 全 Everyone's Awakening: I Can Get Exclusive Gear to Drop 全民，我能爆出专属装备 My Name Is Narcissist我叫自恋狂Urban1.1M WordsCompleted A hidden Daoist class from the start, with only one health-preserving skill? He planned to use his endless lifespan to outlast every enemy, but accidentally triggered a BUG-level drop rate: every monster he kills is guaranteed to drop top-tier loot! Exclusive supernatural powers and magical treasures drop at his fingertips, and his summoning skills can be upgraded without limit! Sprinkle Beans to Make Soldiers: from spearmen to Qi Refiners, then Mahayana cultivators, and finally an army of a hun 18kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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   There are quite a few flaws, but it's still alright. I like the genre, but the class shouldn't change realms. You should only need to change classes once, or at most three times. For example, a Taoist can become a Celestial Master, then a Celestial Master can become a Great Luo Immortal, a Great Luo Immortal can become a Celestial Venerable, or if that's not prestigious enough, you can finally become the Source of the Great Dao.

8. 8 青 The Little Taoist of Green Mountain 青山小道士 Yan Xinyu严鑫宇Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Taoist priest + supernatural mysteries + technically detailed + magic arts + urban + no power fantasy + slow growth + no heroine] (The central idea of the first book: Heaven and humanity) This novel is told in the first person and explores knowledge and experiences from many perspectives, including Taoist culture, astronomy, feng shui, Qimen Dunjia, physiognomy, palmistry, humanities, society, and science. Everything unknown in the world is like a vast darkness. Science is like a flashlight ill 4.2kReads9.2Score70614d adds

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   This story tells of a Taoist who enters the secular world for spiritual cultivation. While encountering various paranormal events, he discovers that the complexities of human relationships are a hundred times greater than his spiritual practice. The story incorporates elements of feng shui, folk customs, scientific explanations, Qimen Dunjia (a form of divination), and various principles of the I Ching. It also uses metaphysical and scientific methods to explain some seemingly unscientific and bizarre events.

9. 9 道 A Taoist Priest Enters the World 道士入世记 Yan Xinyu严鑫宇Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Professional Taoist + slow burn + folk customs + the supernatural + mild horror + realism + gradual development + no wish fulfillment] (The central theme of this second novel: people and their relationships.) The Taoist's Journey into the Mortal World is a continuation of The Little Taoist of Qingshan. New readers can enjoy it on its own, while returning readers will find it an even richer experience. Do you want to learn about folk spiritual mediums? Curious about spirit mediums? Want to know 470Reads8.7Score—14d adds
10. 10 小 The Little Taoist Comes Down the Mountain: My Love in the Mortal World 小道士下山之我的红尘情缘 Ashura Who Loves Peacock Plants喜欢孔雀木的阿修罗Urban343k WordsCompleted [Fortune-telling + urban life + multiple heroines + martial arts] The day Zhang Qingfeng was born, his maternal grandfather took him away and abandoned him. His master later brought him back to a Taoist temple, where he learned martial arts and a little fortune-telling and character analysis. At seventeen, his master sent him down the mountain to resolve his own entanglements in the mortal world. 1.6kReads8.6Score15314d adds

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    High-level martial arts, multiple female characters, word divination, single prescriptions, exorcism. Absolutely mind-bending.

11. 11 通 The Great Medium 通灵大法师 Nothing to Do with the Moonlight无关月色Mystery168k WordsCompleted A mysterious young man gets dragged into one conspiracy after another when he takes on a ritual job. To stay alive and avoid becoming a pawn, he launches an epic battle to defy fate and change his destiny. 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've been watching this recently, it's pretty good.

12. 12 青 The Little Daoist in Blue 青衣小道长 Yu Ru'an玉孺安Urban208k WordsOngoing This is my first work. It’s a book inspired by stories I heard from older generations when I was young, which I adapted and made up, as well as things I’ve written based on my own life. The child at the beginning is real, my own son. This book is also a way of expressing my hopes for him. I hope he does better and better, and can walk just like other people, go to school, grow up, get married, have children, and live the life he wants. That’s why I’m writing this as a mix of fantasy, supernatura 194Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend it 😌

13. 13 道 The Tale of Uncle Gu of the Daoist Sect 道门谷叔传 Mr. Yigu一谷先生Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This is not a light, fast-paced read designed to cater to readers looking for quick entertainment. If you prefer shallow, padded stories, you may be disappointed. But trust me: if you can patiently read the first twenty chapters and still find them dull, feel free to speak your mind and offer criticism in the reviews. Let this book be our promise. I’ll await your verdict. The story takes you to a corner of the outskirts of the capital, where you’ll follow Uncle Gu’s footsteps and push open the 68Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    I recommend these two books; both are quite well-written. One is a daily story, similar to the kind of inspirational stories from the esoteric school of thought, all drawn from everyday life. The other one also has a touch of everyday life. 😔😉

14. 14 天 The Celestial Master Is Here: Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World 天师在此，奇门风水震天下 Big Eggplant大茄子Mystery6.3M WordsCompleted [Several short dramas have been adapted from this novel: Feng Shui Heavenly Master, The Grand Master of Qimen Feng Shui, The Heavenly Master Is Here, Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World, Notes of a Folk Feng Shui Master, and others] Everything in this book is fictional. Just enjoy the story, don’t take it seriously, and don’t get too caught up in it... 249.1kReads9.1Score60.5k14d adds
15. 15 别 Stop Pretending, Daoist. You’re Cultivating Immortality 别装了，道长你就是在修仙 A Fool's Dream1愚人说梦1Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Lin Han transmigrated into the body of a Taoist priest. From the start, all he had was a rundown temple, until he obtained a live-streaming System for spreading Taoism. Revitalize Taoism and help more people appreciate its wonders to earn all kinds of rewards. He keeps a panda as a pet, tigers act as docile as kittens in his presence, and he sends an eight-hundred-jin wild boar flying with a single palm strike! With a casual wave of his hand, he summons thunder and lightning. Netizens exclai 20.5kReads8.8Score1.9k14d adds

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    Although I've only read a few chapters before writing this review, I think this novel is worth reading. After all, it's about the revival of Taoism, and in modern daily life, Buddhist and Taoist culture are largely absent. There's also the saying, "In chaotic times, Taoists enter the world to help people, while Buddhist monks avoid the world to protect themselves," which is quite insightful. Taoist culture is truly for the benefit of all, while Buddhism, originating from the West, is only for self-interest. Therefore, I'm giving it five stars.

16. 16 道 The Daoist's Notebook 道门笔记 Immortal Way Sage仙道先生Mystery457k WordsCompleted On a rainy night in Suzhou, a night watchman comes across a barefoot, waterlogged corpse. Its face is blue, its fangs bared, and beneath the black chrysanthemum mark between its brows, something writhes under the flesh, making the skin bulge in terrifying waves. The Thunder Talisman from Longhu Mountain has barely warmed in his hands when the corpse vanishes, leaving only a sickly-sweet black mist curling around an old Daoist at the street corner. Hong Ying, a Miao woman, watches her golden sil 21Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Taoist priests in the Republic of China

17. 17 大 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Lintai麟台Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score49214d adds

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    The author, a scholar of religious history, meticulously adheres to historical records such as the *History of Ming* and the *Veritable Records of the Ming Taizu*, and also consults Daoist classics like the *Daozang*, *Longhushan Zhi*, and *Maoshan Zhi*, as well as local gazetteers. The content is extremely rigorous. The story begins in the 22nd year of the Hongwu reign (1380) and connects to many real historical events, such as the murder of Prince Lu, the self-immolation of Prince Tan, Lan Yu's conquest of the local chieftains, the rebellion of Li Shanchang, and Prince Yan's northern expedition, among others. It also aligns with many Daoist secret histories. Without a certain level of cultural literacy and historical background, it might be difficult to understand. 😄😄😄

18. 18 道 A Daoist Descends the Mountain to Work in a Noodle Shop 道士下山，面馆打杂 Loves Old-Friend Noodles Best最爱老友粉Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [A Taoist Priest Descends the Mountain + Passionate + Has Brothers + Urban Training + Witty + Wish Fulfillment + Ghost Hunting + Zombie Slaying + Organized Group + Cracking Down on Cultivator Crime + Horror] A hostess at a leisure center is sucking people's blood essence. Get rid of her! People keep jumping into the river? A water ghost is harming people. You still want to help it pass on? It harmed people, so get rid of it! A shoddily built tower is haunted... Huh! The ghost lady has earned mer 5.4kReads9.4Score57214d adds

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    You might want to take a look at this book.

19. 19 豫 Strange Tales from Western Henan 豫西诡事 X Half-ImmortalX半仙Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted You may think I’m telling a story, but these are things I’ve experienced firsthand over the past ten-odd years. You don’t have to believe me, but are you sure everyone you’ve met was human? Science can’t explain everything… 28.9kReads8.4Score3.6k14d adds

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    The author is a professional Taoist priest; this is a factual novel! It emphasizes authenticity! No fantasy or exaggeration. The author, Lin Yi, is known as the "Little Tyrant of Western Henan," the "Daniel Wu of Western Henan," and the "Most Handsome Man in Western Henan." Based on his personal experiences, the book contains many esoteric and philosophical tidbits! Highly recommended.

20. 20 沧 Guarding the Canglan Sea 沧澜护海 Wind and Yue Ah风与越啊Urban224k WordsOngoing For a thousand years, Canglan has stood by its vow, steadfast and true; with bones of iron, it has never feared the dust of war. Blood soaks the shattered halberd, yet the spirit endures; beneath the bright moon, a lone shadow keeps the cold company. The Old Lord bears his sword to save all living beings; his healing medicine can cure the people of the world. The lamp shall not go out, the road shall not end. Together, the two will journey toward the future. (Uses the world of The Outcast. The s 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's not a wish-fulfillment story; it could even be described as the daily life of a Taoist priest during the Republican era.

21. 21 妖 Demons Run Amok? I’m a Taoist Priest, This Is My Specialty 妖魔横行？贫道专业对口 Drunken and Carefree神醉逍遥Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Chen You'an opened his eyes and realized he had transmigrated. The good news: he had transmigrated with a System. The bad news: this was an ancient world torn apart by war and filled with starving corpses. There were no immortals or gods, only life-snatching demons, harmful devils, wandering ghosts, man-eating monsters, and hopping zombies. 2.4kReads5.4Score16114d adds
22. 22 太 The Supreme Dao Lord 太上大道君 Long Zijian龙子健Urban1.9M WordsOngoing A meteorite fell onto the snowy plains of the northern lands. No one knew it had brought not a child, but a fragment of the Heavenly Court's great calamity. At sixteen, the orphan Li Yuchen entered Shangqing Zhengyi Palace on Mount Longhu. Three trials, one talisman, nine orphans, and a single promise to stand as fellow disciples made them a family. Snake demons, plague gods, demon kings... One disaster after another struck. When the Jiangxia Nuclear Power Plant was on the verge of meltdown, he 2.1kReads6.7Score22314d adds

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    The male protagonist is a celestial being from the Heavenly Court who descends to the modern city. After graduating, he enters a Taoist academy to cultivate. However, an unexpected event occurs: the Demon-Subduing Hall collapses, unleashing a horde of demons. He descends the mountain to subdue these demons and uncovers a series of secrets about gods and demons. The story involves talismans, magic, mythical beasts from mountains and seas, and evil spirits.

23. 23 猎 The Ghost Hunter's Troubles 猎鬼师的烦恼 Liang Benbuyi亮本布衣Urban285k WordsCompleted The Zhengying Sect started with just two Taoist priests and eventually grew to only six. It is a sect known for having very few Taoists. Its ghost hunters are successors to Uncle Nine, tasked with cultivating the Dao and hunting ghosts. Lu Yiming comes from a martial arts sect, and his martial uncle is the president of the National Taoist Association. His wife is a disciple of the Shenxiao Sect, skilled in thunder magic. Both Lu Yiming and his master, Master Ma, are from Northeast China. The sto 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A Taoist priest who can cultivate immortality and hunt ghosts.

24. 24 道 Taoist Master of Arts: Calculating All Under Heaven 道门术师：算尽天下 Tiantian's Cat笑天的猫猫Urban201k WordsCompleted A Taoist priest descends from the mountain, and every method he teaches can be put into practice. Physiognomy, houses, feng shui: the twenty-four authentic calculations of the Qingcheng Daoist tradition. Heaven's will has its decrees, but fortune can be shifted. The young celestial master Feng Xiao can tell fortune and misfortune with a single glance. People have their own way, and blessings bring their own rewards. If Heaven is unjust, then I'll calculate everything under the sky and turn the w 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Family members, who understands this?! This Taoist text describes the cultivation of the mortal world so thoroughly! Feng Xiao came down from Qingcheng Mountain, experienced life in the city by telling fortunes, and gradually comprehended the true meaning of Tao. The more you read, the more interesting it becomes!

25. 25 痞 The Rogue Heavenly Master 痞子天师 The Bored Mr. Q无聊的Q先生Urban453k WordsOngoing [No System] + [Not brainless] + [No harem] + [Not invincible] Beneath the surface of this world lurks a mysterious force known as the [Xuanmen]. Zhang Daoyi, a young Taoist priest from Niubei Mountain, is sent down the mountain by the Old Celestial Master to gain experience. Along the way, he meets many dependable companions, and together they encounter all kinds of bizarre events. In the end, he gradually uncovers the dark side of this world... #This will be a long story, so read with confiden 1.1kReads6.5Score—14d adds

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    It's well-written, but it's been discontinued.

26. 26 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score12714d adds

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    👍👍👍

27. 27 天 The Celestial Master Police Chief 天师警长 Bamboo Shadows in Pairs竹影成双Mystery369k WordsCompleted (Daoist priest + urban suspense + unconventional + no invincibility + no dumb decisions + not a wish-fulfillment story) Ever since Celestial Master Zhang Daoling ascended to heaven in broad daylight, the Zhang family of Mount Longhu has passed down its lineage for 2,000 years, with cultivating the heart amid the mortal world as its main path of practice. A top law student and collateral descendant of the Zhang family of the Celestial Master’s Mansion, Zhang Shouyi memorized scriptures at three 410Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    [No System] [Not Invincible] [No Harem] "Never to be extinct, never to be destroyed, there is a rest after sixty-three generations." Watch the story of Zhang Shouyi, the 66th generation descendant of the Celestial Master's Mansion, who, instead of becoming a lawyer, takes the exam to become a Taoist priest in a township police station to catch ghosts and exorcise demons.

28. 28 永 The Everlasting Sealing Era 永封纪 Dai Dai Dai Xiao Han呆呆呆小涵Eastern Fantasy307k WordsOngoing [Cultivation] [Transforming the Dao into Immortality] [No System] [Character Growth] A beautiful disciple from Kunlun Ruins descends the mountain to investigate? She encounters a country boy, a heaven-sent prodigy. She raises him herself, never expecting to raise a... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Tao resides between existence and non-existence; the mind, in stillness, delves deeply. Diligently cultivate the karma of three lifetimes, and ultimately break through countless barriers. Welcome to watch the follow-up comments.

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