Looking for a Fantasy Novel With a Sword-Wielding Male Lead, a Quirky Female Lead Who Appears Early, and Only One Love Interest 男主用剑，女主古灵精怪，出场较早玄幻小说单女主

1. 1 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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   This is a single-female-lead sword-fighting fantasy novel; the female lead appears in the very first chapter.

2. 2 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 72.9kReads9.3Score6.8kShelves

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   This book will definitely meet your requirements. The female lead doesn't fall in love with the male lead at first sight, and the male lead doesn't flirt with other girls. The male lead's cultivation level also increases step by step.

3. 3 天 The World's Number One Must Be Pretty Fast at Running Away 天下第一跑路一定很快吧 Luo Jin洛荩Eastern Fantasy300k WordsCompleted [Invincible Protagonist + Lighthearted + One Heroine + Sweet Romance] There is a young swordswoman, so poor she can barely get by, leading a skinny horse and determined to right every wrong in the world; A young wanderer tries to make a living by the roadside; A naive monster and an innkeeper; To the east is an elegant young gentleman who cares far too much about saving face; And a legitimate princess who became a nun halfway through life to avenge the man stolen from her; This is the story of t 15.7kReads9.5Score1.5kShelves
4. 4 剑 Sword Dao Monarch 剑道君王 Feng Ling Jiu Tian风凌九天Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing [Classic xuanhuan + swordsmanship + genius + one heroine + building a faction] On the Tianxuan Continent, strength is everything. At the pinnacle of martial arts, the mighty roam the void, wielding the stars and plucking the sun and moon from the sky. A single drop of water can shatter the firmament. There is no limit to martial arts. Countless cultivators press forward on the road to the summit, leaving mountains of bones in their wake. In an ancient battle, the Heavenly Dao was destroyed and t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traditional fantasy with a single female lead

5. 5 踏 The Path of Treading Demons 踏魔途 I Have a Story to Tell我有故事讲Eastern Fantasy769k WordsOngoing [One female lead] [Mortal cultivation] [Demonic cultivation] He was a scholar who failed the imperial examinations, but through a twist of fate he entered the demonic path, ventured among the stars, crossed seas of sand… battled ghosts and demons, slaughtered immortal heroes. With graying temples, he carried a scholar’s air; with yellow hair, he was like a demon from hell; with silver hair, he radiated an immortal aura; and with red hair, he was utterly bloodthirsty… Looking back on his long jou 140Reads8.1Score—Shelves
6. 6 浩 The Noble Swordheart 浩然剑心 Old Han Loves Little Ha老憨爱小哈Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Slow burn] + [Single female lead] + [Romance] + [Mortal cultivation] Gods exist in all the vast worlds, yet no one in the Lingxuan World has reached the divine realm since ancient times, drawing the covetous eyes of outsiders. The outsiders, the Heavenly Demons, hid among mortals and recklessly pursued martial cultivation in their attempt to become gods. In the end, they glimpsed the divine gate but could not enter, so they founded an evil cult to defy the Heavenly Dao. Yan Haoran was a country 545Reads6.2Score105Shelves
7. 7 纵 Roaming Through the Ages, Starting Out as a Sword Cultivator 纵横万古，从做一名剑修开始 Sevenfold Sword Saint七味剑圣Eastern Fantasy682k WordsOngoing [No System] [One heroine] [Swordsmanship] [Longevity] [Decisive and ruthless] [Intelligent protagonist] [Mortal cultivation] A young man from a mountain village seizes an opportunity to enter a sword sect. When he returns home to visit his family, disaster strikes. He then builds his foundation with killing intent, uses his three souls to command his body, and wields his sword with his seven emotions. Transcending life and death, he embarks on the supreme path of the sword. I want to become stro 101Reads6.9Score—Shelves
8. 8 我 I Have a Bloodline That Can Devour All Things 我有一脉，可吞万物 The Fish Who Eats Bananas吃香蕉的鱼Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless] + [Peerless physical combat] + [One female lead] + [Fast-paced, high thrills] + [Five chapters daily] + [A veteran author's quality guarantee] I possess a bloodline that can subdue all gods and demons. I tread upon the cauldron of a chaotic age and bring peace to all under heaven for generations to come. The young Lu Chen possesses an unparalleled bloodline and gains a peerless divine cauldron. He forges an indestructible body, commands the world's restrictions, and subdu 10Reads6.5Score—Shelves
9. 9 签 Sign-In: Is Your System Even Legit? 签到：你这系统正经吗？ Beyond Life and Death离境无生灭Eastern Fantasy498k WordsCompleted [One heroine: a white-haired sword immortal, sweet romance] + [The protagonist is sharp-witted and good at witty banter and stirring things up] + [The System is half-paralyzed and has barely checked in anywhere] After transmigrating and being reborn, Lu Bingxuan ran into an irreverent, stubborn System. First check-in location: Changsheng Dao Sect. Reward: Heavenly Spirit Root. Lu Bingxuan spent five years wandering there. Second check-in location: inside the beautiful junior sister’s bathing tub 114Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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   🌟These books perfectly fit the requirements🍀The first one features a protagonist who is the best in the world who meets a naive little demon who has just transformed into human form. The demon is quirky and adorable, and the male lead is very kind to the female lead. It's a slow-burn, lighthearted story with some humor.🍀The second one features a protagonist with a system, but only in the first few chapters; the system disappears afterward. Both the male and female leads use swords, and it's the fastest story I've ever read where two strangers get to know each other and then go all the way.

10. 10 玄 Xuanhuan: The Goddess’s Secret 玄幻：神女的秘密 Not the Sharpest Tool in the Shed脑壳不好使Eastern Fantasy518k WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan + One Heroine + Contrast + Sweet Romance] Male lead: No one ever expected that the peerless goddess, a generation's greatest prodigy, would be a good-for-nothing with no spiritual roots. Now that I know her secret, I simply have to do something about it. “Heh heh, young miss, you wouldn't want anyone finding out your secret, would you?” Female lead: Now that my secret has been discovered, I can finally be bullied without having to pretend otherwise. Why won't this damned bodyguard be 823Reads9.2Score—Shelves
11. 11 尘 No Life in the Mortal World 尘间无生 A Sword in Ink and Water水墨一剑Eastern Fantasy837k WordsOngoing [Sword cultivator + genius + dual bloodlines of demon and immortal + ruthless + no transmigration + no System + not a saint] One man, one sword, roaming a world of dust for ten thousand miles. Amid broken walls and ruins, he beholds all the suffering beneath the sun. May there be no frost and wind to silver our hair, no sorrow to weigh on our hearts, and may every year bring peace and warmth. Life is fleeting, its meetings and partings like smoke, its fortunes and declines ever-changing. May eve 2.1kReads—Score105Shelves

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    The first five chapters, focusing on the male protagonist's peak swordsmanship, mainly revolve around his parents and the encounter between the male and female protagonists—one person, one sword, and one person in white.

12. 12 搞 Comedy: Cultivation Begins with Revenge 搞笑：修仙从复仇开始 Shrimp Eating Baozi吃包子的虾米Eastern Fantasy349k WordsCompleted [Scheming protagonist + one heroine + no System + sharp, concise story + proper ending. No filler, guaranteed to be good.] To avenge his murdered family, Gu Wentian, young master of the Demonic Cult, sets out to temper himself. He awakens an immortal meridian that lets him take a beating, dish one out, and gauge his opponents' combat strength. He kills his way through the story with cheats in hand, traveling from Suling City to Qingfeng Town, Zhuyai City, Rongmao East Town, Tiandu, and beyond. A 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a good book. It has a single female lead, who appears around chapter 10-15. The plot is great in the middle and later parts, and the romance between the male and female leads is very sweet.

13. 13 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1kShelves

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    It feels about the same

14. 14 女 The Tyrant of an Enemy Kingdom Fell for Me After I Went to War Disguised as a Man 女扮男装出征后被敌国暴君看上了 Boisterous Beauty嚣嚣美人Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted Completed [Transmigration + woman disguising herself as a man + doting romance + lighthearted, imaginative comedy + one-on-one romance] Chu Xiaoqi was born into a wealthy family in the 21st century. Her parents were both leading astronomers. Though they spent all day engrossed in their work, they doted on their precious daughter. Curious about her parents' research project, Chu Xiaoqi sneaked into their laboratory one day... There she discovered a huge, bizarre object. Unable to resist touching 1.1kReads9.1Score136Shelves

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    The male protagonist is a virtuous man whose country is exceptionally powerful. The female protagonist is from beyond the realm of the Ancient Spirits; she's a time traveler. The book is very good, but the female protagonist is disguised as a man, fighting for her brother, and then she catches the eye of a tyrant.

15. 15 盲 The Blind Array Genius Won't Meet a Cool, Aloof Sword Fairy 盲眼阵道天才不会遇到清冷女剑仙 Facing South from the North坐北朝向南Eastern Fantasy510k WordsOngoing She had her heart torn out, her cultivation destroyed, and was exiled to the northern frontier, where she lay in a ruined temple waiting to die. A blind man brought her home. She wanted to die, so he grabbed the blade of her sword. Blood ran down, but he never let go. Later... “Are you making pills?” “What else would I be doing?” “Can a blind man make pills?” “Mind your own business.” “I forgot you used to be a formation master.” “Do you always have to bring up what hurts? Take your medi 12.9kReads7.7Score1.6kShelves

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    Both are quite good, but the first one is about array formation and the second one is about spear formation.

16. 16 星 The Star Spirits' Drunken Reverie 星灵醉 Starfire Youngster星火小生Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [Fantasy + Spear Cultivation + One Female Lead + No System + No Transmigration] At night, a shooting star wreathed in black and white qi streaked across the sky above Liuyun Town. More than a decade later, a young man stared at a stream of white qi before him, baffled. Then one day, the white qi gathered into a ball and nudged his nose. “You... you’re alive!” “Um... why were you so protective of me today?” Ji Huanling’s cheeks began to turn red. Her index finger twirled restlessly 9.9kReads8.6Score1.4kShelves
17. 17 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.

18. 18 没 Without Any Talent for Cultivation, I Have No Choice but to Secretly Become Invincible 没有修炼天赋的我只好偷偷无敌了 Su Chen酥尘Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Also known as: “I'm the Young Master of the Demonic Path. What's the Big Deal About Capturing a Saintess of the Righteous Path?” and “I Have No Talent for Cultivation, So I Can Only Secretly Become Invincible” (No System, one heroine, wish-fulfillment, everyday life, lighthearted, imperial dynasty.) Three thousand years ago, the master of the Bitter Depths Sword, one of the Six Great Divine Weapons, sealed the Sacred Province single-handedly, then vanished without a trace. Three thousand years l 31.5kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
19. 19 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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    (Perfectly timed, just as I imagined.) 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 of nine provinces, what is an emperor? What is a ruler? What is the martial world? The peach blossoms about to fall sway uncertainly... The black and white chess game, truth and falsehood intertwined... To establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to continue the lost arts for the deceased, to usher in an era of peace for all generations. This is a young man's thought, and it can also be a sword! This thought will subdue demons! Suppress monsters! Slay gods! Slay immortals! The sword can only be found by the bones forged from mountains and rivers, and the spirit forged from the hearts of the people!

20. 20 剑 Sword, Moon, Zither, and Star 剑月琴星 Wutong Youyou梧桐悠悠Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan] [Mortal Protagonist] [No System] [Slow Burn] [Swordsmanship] [Mystery] After a war that lasted ten thousand years, heaven and earth shattered, three races stood side by side, and divine artifacts sank into oblivion. A mountain boy with no spiritual roots sets out from the mortal world to avenge a great wrong, enduring hardship after hardship. With one sword, he forges ten thousand; with his Dao heart, he enters a demonic tribulation! Wielding the sword in his hand, he cannot kill ever 115.5kReads8.9Score6.9kShelves

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    In traditional fantasy novels, the male protagonist wields a sword, and the female protagonist appears quite early in the story, but unfortunately, she lacks a quirky and mischievous personality.

21. 21 你 Are You Really That Kind of Senior? 你是这样的学姐？ October and Meow-chan十月与喵酱Urban2.5M WordsCompleted [Campus]+ [Youth]+ [One Heroine]+ [Lighthearted and Healing]+ [Everyday Romance]+ [No System] Based on real campus life at Hefei University of Technology. “Xiao Yun, come help me translate my paper at the library tonight.” “Senior Sister, didn't I help you translate it last night? Why do I have to go again?” “Tonight's the last time, hurry up!” “You said that the day before yesterday, and you said it again yesterday. I'm not going again today. Do it yourself, I'm busy.” “Xiao Yun, I just remembe 44.2kReads9.6Score5.1kShelves

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    Good books need no reason. Character traits: Story synopsis:

22. 22 大 The Big Shot Wants to Go Home 大佬想回家 A Borrowed Destiny租来的缘分Eastern Fantasy687k WordsCompleted (At first, this book was classified as historical romance. I insisted on changing it to fantasy, but now it seems I was wrong. By the end, it was still a romance.) I found a wife and wanted to go home, but one layer of mist after another stood in my way. First, a fool broke the seal, regained his senses, and went searching for the souls of heaven and earth. He went up to the heavens, then down to the Nine Hells; after that, he even ventured into the void. After all that trouble, it was only so h 10Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    Fantasy Single Female Lead

23. 23 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 464Reads8.1Score191Shelves

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    That winter, the martial world died. The Heavenly Realm slaughtered the entire martial arts world, staining mountains and rivers with blood. Beauty is synonymous with death—Zhao Qinghe, the most beautiful princess in the world, the most beautiful woman under heaven. When she smiled, the world paled in comparison; when she drew her sword, even immortals bowed. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword was invincible in three moves. Beside her were two even more dangerous women: Luo Qinghan, "Ink Feather Godslayer"; and Wen Wanqing, "Gentle Palm Suppressing Heaven." The three were unassuming, like refined ladies, like delicate flowers. Their two adorable pets were even more extraordinary: the Myriad Demonic Ice Python "Frost Profound," and the ancient divine beast "Soul-Devouring Golden Eyes" Ink Flame. The winter snow had not yet stopped, but the killing had already begun. The sharpest sword in the world was wrapped in the sweetest sugar.

24. 24 飞 Flying Flower Immortal Sword 飞花仙剑 The Blue Bird Talks Fantasy青鸟说玄幻Ancient Romance5.4M WordsCompleted (Rebirth + spatial realm + cultivation) I often dream that I am a bluebird, and I have all kinds of dreams. This story once appeared in one of them. I am not writing it here for publication; I simply want to record it, leaving behind a trace that I once lived in this world. Gu Xiaocai, a servant girl disciple of the Jiuhua Sect in the East Sea, failed to reach Foundation Establishment by the age of thirty. She was killed by her former lover and his new flame, dying full of hatred in the sect's M 217Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Book 1: In my past life, I was deeply wounded because I misjudged people. Book 2: A very pleasant read from beginning to end, with no unpleasant parts.

25. 25 神 Divine Fall 神坠 Mu Yueyue木月月Eastern Fantasy664k WordsCompleted Blurb: [Fantasy with one female lead] [Invincible heroine] Ao Ling encounters Zi Mu, who is disguised as a man, in the Luoyun Mountain Range. I’m no good at writing blurbs, so please read the story. The early chapters are fairly traditional, so don’t read if that’s not your thing. 56Reads6.4Score—Shelves
26. 26 古 The Love of the Ancient Sword 古剑缘情 Bald Fish光头的鱼Eastern Fantasy518k WordsCompleted An ancient sword, a fated romance. He was once a carefree scholar, wandering the martial world without a care, thanks to his mastery of the lightness skill “Flying Leaves Across the River.” That is, until he met her. She practiced the Icebound Arts, cold as frost and driven by a deep-seated vengeance. In the end, he melted her icy heart, and the two joined hands to roam the martial world. Together, they came to understand right and wrong, good and evil, the ways of the martial world, and love an 7Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at these... ❶ I somewhat like the style of martial arts novels. ❷ Strong men and strong women, together they stand out from the crowd

27. 27 魔 Demon Emperor, Enchantress Phoenix 魔帝妖凰 Mu Fan慕凡Ancient Romance486k WordsCompleted “Huahua, turn into a fox and let me see.” “Master, my name is Huaye!” a certain fox protested, scowling. “Little darling, how come you’ve lost all your fur again?” “You burned it off, Master,” a certain cat said, rolling his eyes in dismay. “Little earthworm, where’s your master?” “Little Master, my master told me to follow you. I’m the Snake King, not an earthworm. My name is Jun Mo…” Jun Mo protested helplessly. “Han, let your tortoise come out for some fresh air.” “Little Master, I’m Xuanwu. 4Reads5.9Score—Shelves
28. 28 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 47.9kReads9.0Score5.8kShelves
29. 29 残 A Broken Sword Hides Two Souls: My Sword-Spirit Girlfriend Is a Sissy 残剑藏双魂：我的剑灵女友是伪娘 Liu Mufengyu柳沐枫语Eastern Fantasy564k WordsCompleted Please, Other Me! Let’s protect the people we love and cherish together! Here’s a little secret: The fake sword-spirit System is just my disguise! #GenderSwap #Femboy #Corruption #TimeTravel #the Myriad Worlds #Multiple Couples Author: This story really, truly has no System 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fantasy cultivation story, original, super sweet, featuring a split personality. The protagonist is a devoted young sword cultivator, a cross-dressing sword spirit embodying three personalities: a young spirit array master, a mature sword cultivator, and a mature umbrella cultivator. Fans of characters like Xi'er from Honkai Impact 3rd and Ling'en, the Goddess of Lies, should check this out! It's a pseudo-system story, not a real system, no harem, single female lead, and is recommended by the new author! A mix of elements, satisfying all anime/manga fans! Not invincible, slow-burn growth, original cultivation system and world view, strong male and female leads, ensemble cast, multiple worlds, and multiple couples!

30. 30 剑 Sword Spirit Eleven: My Sword Spirit Actually Became Human 剑灵十一：我的剑灵竟成人了 Syrian Khan叙利亚可汗Eastern Fantasy537k WordsOngoing [Wuxia + ensemble cast + no System + character growth] [She is the fiercest sword in the world, yet she wants to become the gentlest person.] I picked up a black stick and summoned a sword spirit. I soon realized she knew nothing of human feelings, felt no pain, and didn't even know how to eat. She would simply follow me around. Whatever I told her to do, she did. I thought we could go on like that forever, until enemy troops surrounded the city, flames consumed the streets, and I collapsed befo 2Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 道 The Taoist Priest and the Cat Demon 道士与猫妖 White as Jade似白如玉Eastern Fantasy77k WordsOngoing “Hey, little Taoist, what are you doing?” A clear, gentle voice like the chime of a wind bell came from behind him. Su Ming turned around and saw her. The girl gazed at him with a bright smile. Her eyes, clear as a mountain spring, curved into crescent moons beneath her lovely smile. Her delicate, stunning face was so beautiful she might have been the Creator’s own daughter. The breeze lifted her shoulder-length hair and quietly carried her longing into the young man’s heart. Tears streamed down 2Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 万 The Strongest Sword God of All Time 万古最强剑神 Ice Wall冰墙Eastern Fantasy603k WordsCompleted The youngest Sword God on the Tianxuan Continent suddenly falls. A thousand years later, he is reborn in the body of Nie Chen, an obscure outer disciple of the Cangxuan Sect. From then on, he defies fate and rises to power. One sword cleaves the Nine Heavens; one punch wipes out the universe. He slays immortals and emperors, until gods and demons across the myriad realms bow before him. 91Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    These are all pretty good. [1] I will fulfill my vow in this life, and the world will be mine to command. [2] The fight scenes are described in quite detail.

33. 33 御EN Immortal Soaring Blade 御剑仙瑶 The Moon Bridge Remains桥月仍在Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsCompleted A mountain boy as insignificant as an ant, A long and perilous path of cultivation, A wondrous and fascinating world of immortal cultivation. After the passage of many years, he at last rode his sword through the clouds of the Ninth Heaven, looking down upon all living beings as he traveled and sang. 3Reads6.4Score—Shelves
34. 34 叫 Call Me a Cultivation Arts Master 叫我修术师 Dust River Comet尘河彗星Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [One heroine + two strong leads + character growth + ensemble cast. The early story is told from the heroine’s perspective, and the male lead appears in Chapter 25. The plot develops slowly. This is not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy. Please proceed with caution if that’s not your thing!] Twelve years ago, a war between humans and demons brought an unprecedented catastrophe upon humankind. The once-prosperous cultivation sects across the continent have been in declin 118Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This is the author's first fantasy/xianxia novel, and you can check it out if you're interested. (Single female lead, no system, not a wish-fulfillment story, ensemble piece, initially told from the female lead's perspective, slow-paced and requires patience, with a lot of setup. Feel free to offer suggestions; the author humbly accepts them.) Note: The female lead is the first character to appear; the male lead appears in chapter 25. He is not the male lead in the first few chapters. Aside from the main and side plots, there is a lot of interaction between the male and female leads. If this is a concern, please proceed with caution.

35. 35 被 After My Bride Was Stolen, I Proved the Great Dao Through Yin and Yang 被抢亲后，我以阴阳证大道 Endless Sea Waters涛涛海水Eastern Fantasy457k WordsCompleted I entered the Dao by defying heaven with yin and yang. After surviving death nine times, I forged an indestructible Primal Chaos body. The day I point my sword at the heavens and shatter the Celestial Palace, I will reshape the laws of this world. The gods and buddhas filling the skies will all become stepping stones on my ascent to heaven. 470Reads8.9Score132Shelves

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    Fantasy, multiple female leads, decisive and ruthless, not lacking in intelligence, the more you read, the more you like it, highly recommended!!

36. 36 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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    A sword is the core of many boys' fantasies; a three-foot-long sword is the dream of countless boys. These books truly capture the youthful spirit and ambition; they are really well written. 💕💕💕

37. 37 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
38. 38 诀 The Dao-Cutting Art 诀天道 Yue Xin Hengtian月信恒天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no clichéd plot, a cunning lead, fully realized characters, no System, twin swords) The twin swords ring out, cleaving the heavens. Let souls be severed and bones torn out as you will. The world shall know no more bloody storms. I am both demon and god! With everything shattered, can it be made whole again? Faced with the shackles of fate, he will cut them apart with his twin swords! The gods and demons wage war for a hundred years. The Heavenly Dao is merciless, treati 3.2kReads—Score261Shelves

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    The most addictive fantasy novel I've been reading lately! Without a system to back it up, the protagonist relies entirely on his brains and sword to carve out a path, ending a century of injustice and directly creating a new heavenly order. It's so satisfying to read!

39. 39 高 High Martial: Ten Thousand Races, Starting with the Supreme Talent 高武万族：从觉醒至高天赋开始 Mountains and Seas Like This山海如此Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [Vital-Blood Martial Arts + Space-Time Talents + Innovative Cultivation Ranks + Human Emperor + A World of Myriad Races + Academy Progression + Passionate, Not Brain-Dead] Through a twist of fate, young Gu Yuan is reborn and transmigrates to a parallel world: Blue Star. He commands the divine bird Qingluan, enters one of the four top academies through the college entrance exam, builds his own powerful society, and battles the myriad races! Watch as the protagonist, Gu Yuan, awakens two supreme t 365Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    Spiritual Qi Revival + Novel Realm + Human Emperor + Single Female Lead + Blood and Qi Martial Artist + Time Talent + Space Talent! The protagonist enters one of the four top academies through the college entrance examination and independently establishes a club! [Talent Cultivation Levels: 1-3 Ranks - Awakened, 4-6 Ranks - Controller, 7-9 Ranks - King Realm (Conferred King), 10-12 Ranks - Saint Realm (Saint)...] [Blood and Qi Martial Artist Levels, determined by Blood and Qi Value: Preparatory Martial Artist, Martial Artist (1-1000), Martial Master (1000-30,000), Martial King (30,000-500,000), Martial Saint (500,000-2,000,000)...]

40. 40 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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    This one is exactly the same! The male lead uses a sword, and they all appear in the very first chapter. Who hasn't read this transmigration novel featuring dual cultivation of Dao and Demonic arts, sweet romance, and the "pretending to be weak while actually being strong" trope? You're really missing out on a treasure! A modern couple in love are struck by lightning while taking wedding photos and are instantly transported to a cultivation world, possessing the bodies of a righteous prodigy and a demonic saintess—a sworn enemy! 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 love—it's both sweet and thrilling! The main characters aren't saintly or resentful; they possess incredible fighting power but are extremely cautious about their lives, focusing on a survival-oriented cultivation path! While others fight and showcase their skills, vying for opportunities, they hide behind earthen walls and throw fireballs, turning cultivation into a trench warfare guerrilla war—cowardly yet strong, full of laughs; they fight monsters only to earn spirit stones and eat beast meat, cultivating in a Buddhist style while constantly pretending to be weak while actually being strong. When villains come to rob them, they instantly kill them—it's incredibly satisfying! 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 ...

41. 41 琴 The Zither Calamity 【琴劫】 Xin Zhe心哲Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [No Cultivation] [No Fantasy] [Light Wuxia] [One Heroine/Multiple Male Leads] [Pure Romance] Is she a bright little sun and everyone's cherished moonlight, or has she been a jinx all along? Will this end in heartbreak for everyone, or become a battlefield of competing suitors? Who can relight the broken little sun? When Lin Qin was six, her world was washed in blood. Her parents were brutally killed, and her third older brother died protecting her. She and her brothers were left homeless unti 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not fantasy, how about martial arts?

42. 42 剑EN Sword of Coming 剑来 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Eastern Fantasy11.6M WordsOngoing The world is vast, and anything is possible. I, Chen Ping’an, have but one sword. With it, I can move mountains, overturn seas, subdue demons, suppress devils, command gods, pluck stars, sever rivers, level cities, and split the heavens! 36.9kReads9.7Score1.1kShelves

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    Is this one okay? I think it's quite good.

43. 43 炼 After a Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining, I’m Already Invincible 炼气十万年，我已经无敌 Ding Chengjin丁程金Eastern Fantasy209k WordsCompleted [Ten Thousand Years at the Qi Refining Realm + Invincible]+ [Reviving His Sect in the Lower Realm]+ [Taking Disciples]+ [Defeating Every Villainous Sect]+ [Slaying Demons and Exorcising Evil]+ [Free Travel Between the Human, Immortal, and Demon Realms, as well as the Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth Timespaces]+ [Protagonist's Halo]+ [An Incredibly Satisfying Power Fantasy] Zuo Xiaoyu had spent a hundred thousand years in the Immortal Realm, stuck at the Qi Refining Realm. One day, he discover 347Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a friend's book; everyone is welcome to listen. [OK]

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