Looking for Wuxia or Xuanhuan Novels Without Harem, Flirting, or Goody-Two-Shoes Leads 求下本不后宫不暧昧不圣母的武侠或玄幻小说

1 神 The Blood of the Gods: A Dream of Yellow Millet 神之血：黄粱一梦 Great Sage Who Rides a Pig on Flower-Fruit Mountain花果山骑猪大圣Urban35k WordsCompleted [Female lead, no System, no harem, not invincible, not brainless, not a wish-fulfillment story, a little political intrigue, another world, fictional setting, high-martial-arts world. Everyone is welcome to read!] To fulfill his dream and ensure humanity's survival and development, the protagonist makes many friends and overcomes countless hardships. In the end, he fulfills his dream. Or so it seems. In the end, it was nothing but a dream of yellow millet. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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A normal high-martial arts world, without a harem.

2 大 The Great Dao Bestowed a Scroll Upon Me 大道赐我一卷图 Guan Lin冠林Eastern Fantasy123k WordsOngoing [Fantasy Power Trip] [Unconventional Golden Finger] [Not a Saintly Do-Gooder] [Farming] [Coolheaded and Highly Educated] Yang Zongbao, a former King of Soldiers, is executed by rebels, and his soul transmigrates to another continent. He grows spirit herbs, raises spirit beasts, and makes a fortune in silver. He forms a special forces squad in this new world and sweeps aside the major factions. He only wanted to live a carefree life, but little did he know that foreign races from a distant star r —Reads—Score—Shelves

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The Milky Way stretches far and wide, but you are the warmth of human life. Warmth, warmth, please save me! A top mercenary from the Great Xia Kingdom of Blue Star transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty, becoming a persimmon in the Anxi Marquis's mansion! Unexpectedly, he's poisoned on his very first day and tries everything to live a normal life surrounded by beautiful women and spending money like water. But unexpected events keep happening. Fine! Young Master will rise! He will become the supreme powerhouse! This book is not saintly, not mindless, and is humorous!

3 穿 Reborn as the Fated Enemy of the Dao? The Yin-Yang Ring Binds Us in a Love That Defies Death 穿成道魔宿敌？阴阳环绑定生死恋 Wuhan Kai武汉凯Eastern Fantasy240k WordsOngoing During a thunderstorm, the passionately in-love couple Wang Ping'an and Su Qingyan accidentally transmigrate. Their souls enter another world and find themselves inhabiting the bodies of two people born to be mortal enemies! He is an unparalleled genius of the Shangqing Sect, who joined the sect at eight and reached Foundation Establishment at eighteen. Blessed with a top-grade Five Elements spiritual root and a steady disposition, he is the future pillar of the righteous path. She is a top Hol 73Reads—Score—Shelves

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Who hasn't read this single-female-lead cultivation novel featuring dual cultivation of Dao and Demonic paths, sweet romance, and the "pretending to be weak while actually being strong" trope? You're seriously missing out on a treasure! A modern couple in love are struck by lightning while taking wedding photos and are transported to a cultivation world, possessing the bodies of a righteous prodigy and a demonic saintess, sworn enemies! Despite being mortal enemies in the eyes of the world, they are deeply in love. Bearing the identities of opposing Daoist and demonic forces, they secretly pursue their shared path, a sweet and thrilling journey! The main characters are neither saintly nor resentful; they possess incredible fighting power yet are extremely cautious about their lives, emphasizing a survival-oriented cultivation style! While others engage in magical battles and vie for opportunities, they hide behind earthen walls and throw fireballs, turning cultivation into a trench warfare guerrilla war—a mix of cowardice and strength, brimming with laughs; they fight monsters only to earn spirit stones and eat beast meat, cultivating in a Buddhist-like manner while constantly pretending to be weak while actually being strong. When villains come to rob them, they are instantly defeated—a truly exhilarating experience! The plot moves at a super fast pace, with no melodramatic clichés or heart-wrenching moments. The romance is sweet and pampering throughout, the dual cultivation of Dao and Demon is a novel concept, and there are tons of exciting elements like the Yin-Yang Harmony Ring, secret realm encounters, and city battles. You grow stronger while falling in love—it's addictive! If you like sweet and pampering cultivation stories, stories of the seemingly helpless but actually powerful being, and lighthearted and humorous writing style, go for it! You definitely won't regret reading it! #DualCultivationOfDaoAndDemon #TransmigrationCultivation #SweetPampering #TheHardworkingBehindTheHardest ...

4 仙 A Lament for the Immortal Realm 仙界哀歌 Wandering Immortal of Ten Thousand Worlds万界游仙Eastern Fantasy866k WordsOngoing [Traditional Xuanhuan + One Female Lead + No System] Through the ages, time has passed and generations have changed. Looking back across the long river of history, tragedy is all too common. After the Great Dao was shattered and fell, a remnant soul awakens ten thousand years later to continue a love left unfinished in a former life. In a dazzling age where countless prodigies rise, they defy the heavens and join forces to resist powerful enemies. Even the path to immortality is under someone’s 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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A fantasy novel with a single female lead. Both the male and female protagonists are calm and collected in the face of adversity, and the characters are not unintelligent; some even have a slightly comedic style. Character traits: The male protagonist possesses a unique and powerful physique. Story synopsis: The male protagonist reaches the pinnacle of a flawed Dao, but is suppressed by five mysterious powerhouses who have broken through the shackles of heaven and earth. Fortunately, a wisp of his soul escapes into a spatial rift. The male and female protagonists share a bond from their first life. The protagonist, along with various prodigies born to face calamities, join forces in a prosperous era to resist powerful enemies.

5 银 The Tale of the Silver Flood Dragon 银蛟传 Big Sis Ai Xian艾娴大大Modern Romance737k WordsOngoing [Metaphysics + Suspense + Taoist Magic + Historical Relics + Mythical Beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas + Folk Mysteries] Legend has it that the Dragon-Locking Well imprisons a wicked dragon guilty of an ancient crime. But when Zhuang Jiang, a junior clerk at the Cultural Relics Protection Institute, finds a piece of a jiao's horn at the bottom of the well, she discovers a silver-white jiao sealed inside it. From then on, the ten thousand ghosts hidden in a calligraphy album, the dea 200Reads7.2Score119Shelves

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This is a fantasy novel set in modern times, focusing on Taoist magic. The male protagonist is a dragon, and the plot is intricately linked, with a strong staying power!

6 焚 Blazing Heaven: The Young Mystic Spirit's Journey 焚天记之玄灵少年行 Watching Snow in a Quiet Tower净楼观雪Eastern Fantasy284k WordsCompleted Blazing Heaven: The Journey of a Young Xuanling Cultivator follows Chang Hao, a young member of a branch family of the Chang clan in Dongzhou, on the Xuanling Continent. After his parents die while being hunted by the Bloodcloaked Tower, he grows up quietly within the clan. With fire as his blade and resilience as his armor, he forges his own path through the shifting currents and hidden dangers of the Xuanling Continent, uncovers the shocking secrets behind the Bloodcloaked Tower, and steadily 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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A fantasy ensemble novel with well-defined characters, fast updates, no romantic subplots, and no harem.

7 敛 The Record of Gathering Wood 敛木记 Exquisite Kind Face玲珑善面Martial Arts253k WordsOngoing This is a new book, so the rating will improve over time. [Wuxia + One Female Lead + Not a Brain-dead Story + No System + No Golden Finger] Once the young Sword God, he vanished from the world overnight and opened a coffin shop in a border town. When old acquaintances return, bringing old grudges with them, he raises not a sword but a coffin nail. He intends to hammer the final nail into the entire martial world with his own hands. Eight martial arts masters, a massacre that wiped out a clan, se 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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Pure martial arts, single female lead

8 太 The Scripture of the Great Yin Black Lotus 太阴黑莲经 A Ride Leaves No Trace一骑绝尘Eastern Fantasy754k WordsCompleted Humans have human laws, and Heaven has heavenly rules. When human laws fall out of balance, murders and violence run rampant. When the Heavenly Dao falls out of balance, yin and yang descend into chaos, and demons and monsters appear everywhere. Su Bei, eldest son of the Great Qing Empire’s God of War, accidentally has mysterious yin energy enter his body. To find a way to break its hold, he risks his life by choosing the Black Lotus Scripture. He was once a young general of the Tiger Might Cor 8.2kReads8.4Score750Shelves

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Take a look at these... ① It is indeed a good book, with a captivating and suspenseful plot. Unfortunately, the author seems unwilling to continue writing, and the ending is rushed. ❷ It's well-written, unlike other books that are all the same; it has a vibrant and comprehensive perspective (๑•͈ᴗ•͈)❀ Sending you flowers ❸ I'm a book lover, and this is the most unique book I've ever read. It vividly portrays the protagonist's witty and humorous personality, especially his ability to be shameless. Highly recommended!

11 九 The Immortal of Jiuyun Mountain 九云山长生客 Chu Yueze初悦泽Eastern Fantasy69k WordsOngoing [Eastern fantasy, immortal cultivation, longevity, System, no female lead] Read with caution! (This book is divided into three volumes. The Mortal World arc follows Wu Ji as he undergoes trials in the mortal world, witnesses the loves and hates of humanity and the joys and sorrows of all living beings, and forges an unshakable Dao heart. In the Cultivation arc, he enters the perilous cultivation world, meets all kinds of cultivators, and pursues and proves the Dao. In the Return to One arc, afte 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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Absolutely not a saint, has clear likes and dislikes.

12 清 The Upright Hero 清白大侠 Li Qiu Zui李求醉Eastern Fantasy235k WordsCompleted The Supreme Escort Agency took on a major escort job: transporting the Moon-Drinking Saber, once wielded by the legendary Saber God Gu Kuang. The job was extremely dangerous, and the escort party was attacked along the way. One by one, the escorts were struck by the bandits' poisonous gas and collapsed. As the cargo was about to be taken, they could do nothing to stop it. At the critical moment, the renowned martial artist Bai Yulou happened to pass by. Always eager to right a wrong, he drew his 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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Could you all please give me your opinions on the future of my long martial arts novel, *The Pure and Honest Hero*, which I've been working on for ten years? I personally believe it's a classic and well worth reading. Please feel free to offer your feedback.

13 元 The Elemental Martial Canon 元素武典 Brush, Water, Clear Mountains笔水清山Sci-Fi & Apocalypse396k WordsOngoing In an age where steam and the elements coexist, the young Nan Ming awakens a dual water-and-fire elemental talent that the world considers taboo. When a mysterious ancient text reveals a warning written in blood in his hands, and the steam airships of the Elemental Demon Hunters tear across the sky toward him, he finally realizes what kind of disaster his identity will bring. Three hundred years ago, someone tried to fuse the powers of water and fire, triggering an elemental war that nearly dest —Reads—Score—Shelves

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In the fantasy genre, "Elemental Martial Codex" is one example. Although its world-building is average, the protagonist has clear goals, avoids ambiguity, acts decisively, and doesn't have a saintly heart.

14 规 Mastering the Rules 规则掌握 I Am Fahai of Jinshan Temple贫僧金山寺法海Urban600k WordsOngoing [Cultivation Novel, No Cliches, No Transmigration, No Harem, No System, Ensemble Cast, Genius Protagonist, Everyone Is Smart, Everyday Life, Maoshan Magic, Scientific Cultivation, Ghost-Hunting, A Tribute to the Classics] Ghosts are neither mysterious nor eerie. They are simply another form of human existence. They can be good or bad, and they have feelings of joy and sorrow, love and hate... What does it mean to be a true Taoist priest? Should you really capture every ghost you see? This is an 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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A group portrait, ghost hunting in Maoshan, a cultivation novel, featuring both literary and martial arts elements, and very exciting literary scenes. The author's proudest chapters are 2, 3, 29, 37-40, 55, 62, 66, 78, 87, and 90-95. You can take a look first. Thank you for your support.

15 人 The Tale of Man and Dragon 人龙记 Chronicles of the Dragonfolk人龙记Eastern Fantasy418k WordsOngoing Across the vast, boundless parallel universes, war between the Dragon Clan and the God Clan rages like wildfire. The God Clan seeks to annihilate the Dragon Clan and rule the entire universe, while the Dragon Clan rises defiantly to protect its home. Silver Dragon Kleiya, the foremost of the Ten Emperors of the Dragon Realm, decides to find somewhere quiet because the Dragon Realm is too noisy. By a twist of fate, she meets Keliya, princess of the Kingdom of Aiseland. As they spend day after d 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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Perfectly meets the requirements: no harem (no male lead).

16 超 The Evolution of a Super Civilization 超级文明进化 Gua Gua Jiao瓜瓜叫Eastern Fantasy193k WordsCompleted After unexpectedly inheriting the legacy of a rune civilization, Jiang Ling begins to rise among the stars. As countless races vie for supremacy, who is the true ruler of heaven and earth? Mechanical forces surge like a tide, and seas of insects rise in towering waves. Which race is the strongest? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Story Synopsis: Jiang Ling, having inherited the legacy of an advanced civilization, embarks on a path of frenzied evolution, ascending step by step to uncover the truth of the world. Character Trait: Cold and indifferent.

17 人 In the World of Wuxia, I Reign Supreme 人在武侠，我为至尊 Sword on a Cold, Rainy Night冷雨夜的剑Eastern Fantasy577k WordsCompleted In his previous life, he was a nobody, just a petty thug. Now he's transmigrated to the martial world. Can he rise to greatness? He finds himself in Lingyun Grotto, with the Fire Qilin as his father? The System awakens. Will he become king of the martial world? See how Ye Wumian dominates the world and becomes the Supreme of the Martial World. 426Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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Not a saint, decisive and ruthless, single female lead, no harem.

21 谓 The Legend of Wei Xia 谓侠传 Star-Chen Swordsman星宸剑客Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing [Traditional Wuxia] [Not mindless] [Sword cultivator] [Ensemble cast in the martial world] The martial world may be old, but people’s hearts are cruel, and chivalrous heroes are hard to find. They say there are no heroes in this martial world. “Perhaps this world has grown a little filthy. There are too many things that should be settled with a sword!” Mo Xiao says, “Though my heart is troubled, this sword of mine should be wielded by them too. This sword is called Chivalry!” Mo Xiao simply beli 214Reads—Score—Shelves

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The male protagonist is an orphan, and the sword-wielding cultivation style is very reminiscent of Jin Yong's works. I highly recommend this book. It has a single female lead, a traditional martial arts feel, and both male leads are very likable. You can save it for later when it's longer; the early setup is excellent. The foreshadowing is clever, and the writing is delicate and vivid. I can't wait for the story to unfold!

22 三 The Supreme Three Sovereigns 三皇至尊 I Love Your Yogurt我爱吃你酸奶Eastern Fantasy296k WordsCompleted In ancient times, the Three Sovereigns Hall united the myriad races through the might of its three sovereigns: the Heavenly Sovereign wielded the sacred artifacts, the Earthly Sovereign commanded the medicines, and the Human Sovereign mastered the martial arts. It established the ironclad law that humanity would reign supreme while all races lived together. But as the years passed, infighting and the loss of its legacy brought the Three Sovereigns Hall to ruin. Humanity became food for the myria —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Protection is the best interpretation

23 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 47.3kReads9.0Score5kShelves

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No harem, that should suit you.

26 魔 Demonic Blade Splits the Heavens 魔刀裂天 Bean Tiger豆虎Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted In this world, fairness is nowhere to be found, and right and wrong are hard to tell; In this realm, martial strength reigns supreme, and the strong come first. The human heart is treacherous, the world ever-changing. What difference is there between man and demon? Alone, I walk on, step by lonely step. I walk my own road and ask not where it leads! I seek no fame throughout the world, only peace in this life, Yet things rarely go as one wishes. All I can do is hate that I cannot kill every last 858Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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Absolutely no three "no's," you can tell at a glance. Authentic traditional fantasy, it gets better as you go on.

27 最 The Last Sword: Guarding Sword Pavilion 最后一剑守剑阁 The Galaxy Gazes at the Sun and Moon星河望日月Eastern Fantasy157k WordsOngoing At the summit of the Shu Road stands the thousand-year-old Sword Pavilion, the choke point of the realm and the key to its dragon veins. In the seventeenth year of Tianqi under the Later Shu, a storm is brewing. “The realm's dangers lie in Sword Pavilion; Sword Pavilion's dangers lie in the human heart.” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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A robust and unique martial arts system: A martial arts system comprising four levels and twelve realms—Mortal, Mountain and Sea, Heavenly, and the Other Shore—perfectly integrated with the nine ranks of swordsmanship and the summoning of the ancient Shu sword spirit. The power upgrade path is clear, the combat descriptions are solid and exciting, returning to the essence of martial arts.

28 降 The Chronicles of Conquest 降御记 Xiao Yuqing萧钰卿Eastern Fantasy50k WordsOngoing He Fangqi, Xiao Shuhe, and other members of the new generation of Dao cultivators have been deceived for a long time. By chance, they unravel the cycle of natural disasters from a century ago. What price will they have to pay? How should they proceed from here? Religious conflict and human deceit: in a world where even the Heavenly Dao offers no protection, can their bonds endure? This book contains metaphysical content, but it is not a reliable reference on metaphysics. Dear readers, please use —Reads—Score—Shelves

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A new book, probably just uploaded, guaranteed to be intellectually stimulating and not mindless, it's quite good 😘

29 永 Eternal Guardian of the Eight Wastelands 永镇八荒 Young Man of Eight Returns八归少年Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted How do you transmigrate to another world? Just sit beneath a tree during a thunderstorm. Quick and easy! Tested and proven! Mu Sen found that out the hard way. After transmigrating to a desolate wilderness packed with danger and deadly threats, he could no longer live the life of a shut-in. So Mu Sen raised the banner of justice and set out to restore peace and order for all living things! There are countless tales of romance and chivalry, and endless stories of heroes... See how Mu Sen's blade 1Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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All are completed novels without any romantic subplots or harem elements, so you don't need to wait for updates. The first four have no female lead, and the last four have a single female lead! Also, most of Xiao Qian's novels have no female lead, while most of "Bloodstained Gods and Demons" novels have a single female lead!

36 神 Strange Tales of the Divine Firmament 神霄诡事 The Real Big Bruiser大猛本猛Mystery415k WordsOngoing In today’s martial world, the biggest sect is sparing no effort to search far and wide for a precious ancient book of secret techniques. At last, they find the hometown of the protagonist, Zhao Shiba: a quiet, peaceful little village. Faced with the enemy’s threat, Zhao Shiba steps forward without hesitation, determined to protect every villager. But fate has other plans: in the midst of the battle, he accidentally kills eighteen innocent villagers from his own village... 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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A path fraught with thorns, yet ultimately leading to success! He harmed my father, betrayed my master, and killed eighteen of my villagers. From this day forward, I will change my name to Zhao Shiba (Zhao the Eighteenth), and I am determined to destroy Tianyi, slay Kunlun, and cleave the Ten Thousand Mountains! Gods and demons clash, a hundred ghosts roam the night, mother and child ghosts weep, the Ma family of the Northeast is an unparalleled demon, a zombie, a drought demon, an evil Taoist, a wicked monk, love and hate… A sect conflict sparked by the "Shangqing Tianlei Jue" (The Supreme Clarity Heavenly Thunder Technique). Witness how a disciple of the Shenxiao Sect navigates this treacherous world, and how he gradually completes his path to self-redemption…

37 荡 Conquer the Four Seas, Tread Across the Nine Provinces 荡四海，踏九州 Five-Foot-Eight, Big and Round-Faced一米七八大个圆脸Eastern Fantasy104k WordsOngoing With sword in hand, he roams the martial world and fights on the battlefield. This is a world that reveres martial arts and is filled with powerful figures. Lin Mu was born with exceptional potential, but disaster struck his family when he was young, forcing him to wander the world. How will he grow stronger, and how will he avenge his family? Join me as we slowly journey into the turbulent yet opportunity-filled continent of Northern Zhou. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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Self-promotion, seeking attention.

43 生 The Scroll of Life 生命绘卷 Snow God Palace of Huaiyu Mountain怀玉山的雪神宫Ancient Romance415k WordsCompleted In the Myriad Realms Star River, where stars are paintbrushes and fate can be rewritten, an ancient prophecy has been passed down: when the scattered Star-Dust Scrolls are brought together again, the universe will be reborn or fall into oblivion. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Check out my book! No harem, no ambiguous relationships, no saintly characters—it's really good!

44 聚 At the Foot of Demon-Gathering Mountain 聚魔山下 Loves Eating Dead Fish爱吃死鱼Eastern Fantasy34k WordsOngoing [A slow pace and careful buildup, all to tell a story that delves deeper into human nature.] [Brothers at Odds] “If you don't come back to help me, Saville... then we'll have to be enemies for the rest of our lives. We've always tempered each other. It's not that one of us changed, but that we were forced to be swept forward by history.” [The King's Commission] “Listen, Saville. You are the sharpest sword in the Kingdom of Carlos. I'll be waiting for you to bring back the scroll and save us, eve 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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A Western fantasy world of political intrigue and espionage.

45 绝 Peerless Demon God 绝世妖神 Lin Bingyan林冰炎Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted Four years ago, his dragon veins were destroyed and he was torn from his family, driven mad with grief. Four years later, he gains the Demon God Tower and cultivates the Primordial Heavenly Scripture, becoming unmatched in the world. If he refuses to spend the rest of his life scraping by, then he'll defy the heavens! Blood Refining, Mortal Shedding, Palace Opening, Soul Commanding, Spirit Runes, Divine Arts! Only a primordial spirit that never perishes can be called a king. With a golden Dharma 1.6kReads8.9Score508Shelves

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Take a look at these... ❶ I remember reading it a while ago and it was already finished, so why is it being updated again now? Did I remember wrong? ❷ Can you please stop showing off your imposing figure all the time… It's like every time someone comes in, it's a towering figure.

47 异 Spiritual and Martial Conqueror 异世灵武天下 Yu Feng禹枫Eastern Fantasy10.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, he becomes the dead young master's good-for-nothing body and meets the mysterious elder Uncle Nan. For family, for the women he loves, and for the people dearest to him, Lu Shaoyou rises step by step from a good-for-nothing to a powerful expert. The road to power is covered in thorns, but nothing can stop a heart set on becoming strong. He sleeps with beauties in his arms and wakes with the fate of the world in his hands. They say that reaching the pinnacle of the Martial D 25.7kReads8.7Score3kShelves

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These are all! The first one, and the writing is much better than other fantasy novels I've read. The second book connects to the world of Jin Yong's martial arts novels. The third book: The wise are not perplexed, the benevolent are not worried, and the brave are not afraid. The fourth book: Even a salted fish should dream of being a mermaid.