Stories Featuring Animals From the Classic of Mountains and Seas 有山海经动物的

1. 1 国 The Imperial Preceptor Fears Nothing 国师她无所畏惧 Northern Feather Kite北翎之鸢Modern Romance526k WordsCompleted Xue Fei, Grand Preceptor of the Great Abyss, wakes from a nap to find that the Great Abyss is gone, the crown prince of its enemy nation has been reincarnated several times, and she is sitting in a coffin, staring wide-eyed at a group of strangely dressed people. An earthquake sweeps across the deserts of northwestern Huaguo. In its aftermath, an ancient tomb appears in the sands. Archaeologists hurry to the site and, after countless hardships, finally reach the main chamber. Then the coffin ope 2.6kReads9.1Score22214d adds

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   The female lead is a former imperial advisor who has been asleep for over a thousand years and was only discovered during an archaeological excavation. The story also introduces many animals from the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*, who all seem to have a special, affectionate relationship with her. While the text itself isn't extensive, it's captivating. The male lead appears around chapter 35, but his relationship with her isn't primarily romantic; it's more about everyday interactions, mostly involving animals. The book features many animal names I've never heard of before.

2. 2 玄 The Little Ancestor of the Mystical Sect Has Returned from Cultivation 玄门小祖宗修仙回来了 Rampaging Moon暴走月亮Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication]+ [Metaphysical fantasy, urban supernatural, mystery and crime-solving, ensemble cast, sweet romance, 1v1 (there is a male lead, but he’s basically just set dressing!)] After returning from the cultivation world, Yuan Jiu becomes the junior grandmaster of Guiyuan Temple. There are only two people in the whole temple, and it’s three hundred million in debt. After looking over the bills, Yuan Jiu just wants to give up on the spot. But if she doesn’t repay her debt 21.2kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds

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   Recommended rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Fantasy, Ghost Hunting Character traits: 300-year-old abbot cultivating immortality × thousand-year-old fox spirit (the female lead seems to have a bit of avoidant attachment style) Synopsis: The female protagonist accidentally entered the world of cultivation as a child, and then returned to the mortal realm. While trying to catch ghosts, she met the male protagonist and they worked together to do so. It is still being serialized.

3. 3 山 Guardian of the Mountain and Sea Gate 山海守门人 The Tale of the Tortoise and the Hare兔子和乌龟的故事Urban171k WordsCompleted Also known as: I Inherited a Zoo, but All the Employees Are Ancient Divine Beasts??? A Modern-Day Unlucky Guy's Bizarre Work Diary!! Shen Liushang is a born loser who graduated straight into unemployment. He chokes on his water, trips over every pothole, and can never get more than one bar of Wi-Fi. Just as he failed his 108th job interview and was about to go home and live off his parents A strange Chinese-style manor, Wangchuan Residence, suddenly opened its doors to him. And so began his mise 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's based on the Classic of Mountains and Seas!

4. 4 火 Naruto: My Jinchūriki Is the Classic of Mountains and Seas 火影：我的人柱力是山海经 Gurgle咕噜Anime Fanfiction316k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the world of Hokage, I became the dead last at the Ninja Academy. But during the Genin exam, I awakened the Shanhaijing Jinchūriki System. What? You say Uchiha Itachi is the best at throwing Shuriken? After awakening as the Jufu Jinchūriki, I can shoot down even mosquitoes. What? You say the Yellow Flash is the fastest? After awakening as the Dijiang Jinchūriki, I told Minato, “You’re way too slow. I’ve already taken care of all the enemies.” The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? 502Reads8.2Score10214d adds

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   The Classic of Mountains and Seas: You start with an egg, and level up by swallowing everything? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

5. 5 直 Livestreaming the Classic of Mountains and Seas: I’m Really Not a Sales Streamer 直播山海经：我真不是带货主播 The Southern Wind Never Ends南风不尽Eastern Fantasy593k WordsCompleted After an accident, ordinary college student Luo Ling finds himself in the world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas. But this world is nothing like the one described in the book. Have you ever seen a tortoise as big as a car? What about a white phoenix that blocks out the sky? And what of a ten-meter-tall black-and-white ball? Can pandas really get that big? Deep in the mountains, a dragon maiden dances gracefully. When she's happy, the sky clears and the land brightens; when she's displeased, 272Reads8.1Score10014d adds
6. 6 妖 Demon Revival: I Awakened the Classic of Mountains and Seas 妖魔复苏：我觉醒了山海经 Night Dancing Walker夜行舞者Urban305k WordsCompleted Monsters and demons are returning, ghosts are running rampant, and urban legends and rural ghost stories keep cropping up. Humanity on Earth faces a grave threat. Luo Xiu transmigrates to this parallel world and awakens the Classic of Mountains and Seas Summoning System. With ancient mythical beasts at his side, he slays ghosts and vanquishes demons, unstoppable by anyone. When evil spirits run amok, he summons a nine-tailed fox: Take this blast of hellfire! When grudge spirits wreak havoc, he s 81Reads7.4Score—14d adds
7. 7 你 Which Page of the Classic of Mountains and Seas Are You On? 你在山海经哪一页 Bone YaYa骨头丫丫Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [System + comedy + mythical creatures from the Classic of Mountains and Seas] In the 22nd century, supernatural abilities awakened, but dimensional rifts kept tearing through the defenses of the real world. Ye Lin was the laughingstock of the supernatural community. While others controlled lightning and tore through space, his ability was only good for attracting cats and teasing dogs. Birds were always nesting on his head, earning him the nickname “Walking Branch.” During one trip into a dimens 1.1kReads8.7Score11414d adds
8. 8 全 The Age of Beast Taming: I Awaken the Classic of Mountains and Seas 全民御兽时代:我觉醒了山海经 Thousand-Handed Jingying千手精嘤Urban108k WordsOngoing When Ye Qing wakes up, he discovers that he has transmigrated into a parallel world... In this world, there are demons, vengeful spirits, and indescribable horrors... To survive, everyone is forcibly awakened upon turning sixteen... They search the void for their own beast spirits and borrow their power to fight off demons... But Ye Qing, who transmigrated here, discovers that he has awakened the Classic of Mountains and Seas... Meanwhile... The rule that a beast tamer can form a pact with only 4Reads7.2Score—14d adds
9. 9 神 Divine Realm: I Have a Classic of Mountains and Seas 神域:我有一本山海经 Nine Suns九个太阳Sports24k WordsOngoing This is Su Shi's 100th rebirth, which means he has already died 99 times. In previous parallel worlds, he married an Avatar as his wife, had no fewer than a million children, and even rode the ancient mythical beast Taotie. He had his Classic of Mountains and Seas System to thank for all of it. God's Domain is a 100% realistic simulation game, and he became the strongest beast tamer in history. While everyone else was congratulating themselves over a few white, D-rank divine pet cards, Su Shi sw —Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 10 全 The Entire Demon Realm Comes to My Little Restaurant 全妖界都来我的小饭馆 Alleyway ol巷陌olAncient Romance463k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out, so it’s low for now. It’ll rise later.) Historical romance + gods and monsters + alternate setting + food + slow burn A new little restaurant has opened on Yong’an Street. The proprietress is lovely, and the food is delicious. Fish fermented with purple ginger, tangy, spicy, salty, and fragrant; crispy fried duck, tender and juicy. Smoky, savory cured meat, richly red and glossy; fresh sunflower greens with fine bamboo shoots, light and refreshing. Diners flock to t 127Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The newly released novel features a female protagonist who is a powerful figure from the Classic of Mountains and Seas who has descended to earth. It's also a mouthwatering food novel, so I suggest not reading it at night. The second book is for those unfamiliar with the Classic of Mountains and Seas, providing basic knowledge.

11. 11 万 Evolution of All Spirits: My Supergod Pet Legion 万灵进化：我的超神宠物军团 Miaomiao Plants Trees苗苗种树Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Spiritual qi revival. All living things evolve. Giant beasts ten thousand meters tall roar through the mountains and forests. Terrifying creatures in the deep sea raise waves that blot out the sky. A massive Roc soars for thousands of miles, while divine beasts rule over regions of the cosmos and command the stars. The mightiest sacred beasts sit at the pinnacle of the universe, watching over its workings. As karma and reincarnation turn, humanity is cast down from its pedestal, and all living b 1.1kReads8.5Score11914d adds

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    There's only this one novel 🙂

12. 12 破 Cracking the Classic of Mountains and Seas: Digging Through the Myriad Realms 破解山海经：挖穿诸天万域 Siming司名Eastern Fantasy616k WordsOngoing November 3, 2025, 11:45 p.m. Miaoyuan Village, Jiuyi Mountain, Hunan. A deep rumble of engines shattered the otherwise utterly quiet rural night. A convoy of seven jeeps and pickup trucks bearing special geological survey markings entered the village. With a clear destination in mind, they pulled into the village committee courtyard. A massive, unusual celestial body was about to enter Earth's orbit, inevitably on a collision course with the planet. Every department immediately began devising pl 303Reads6.3Score11014d adds

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    A geology major student deciphers the Classic of Mountains and Seas, excavating through countless worlds!

13. 13 御 Cultivating Immortality Through Beast Taming: Who Doesn't Have a Dragon Ancestor? 御兽修仙：谁还没条龙祖啊！ Girl Who Loves Coriander爱吃香菜的小女孩Eastern Fantasy148k WordsOngoing (Traditional cultivation + spirit beast story + Classic of Mountains and Seas + no System) Lin Zige is reborn in the cultivation world. From the start, he gains an opportunity left by his ancestors, acquires an innate Five Elements Divine Body, joins the Spirit Beast Sect, and obtains the supreme treasure, the Classic of Mountains and Seas, in a secret realm. From then on, divine beasts and true spirits are never in short supply, and he begins his own exhilarating cultivation journey. His innate 91Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Dragon Ancestor + Immortal Cultivation + Spirit Beast Sect + Genius + Classic of Mountains and Seas

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