I’m a Veteran Reader with Picky Taste and Nothing to Read. Pure Xuanhuan Cultivation or Taoist Stories Only 老书虫了，口味很叼，书荒，要纯玄幻修仙或者道士

1. 1 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 63.7kReads9.4Score6.7kShelves

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   These books are well-written, with plot twists and interesting storylines. Most importantly, they're immersive. Personally, I think they're quite good.

2. 2 长 Immortal Travel of Longevity 长生仙游 Sleepless at Four in the Morning四更不睡Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted An accident brings Chen Changsheng to a world of immortals and martial arts, but he is surrounded by a curse that lets him live only from dawn to dusk. From then on, he comes back to life for just one day every three years, then falls asleep again, trapped in an endless cycle. Yet because of this, immortals from all walks of life mistake him for a sage who has attained the Dao. By a fortunate twist of fate, he embarks on the path of cultivation, searching desperately for a way to break the mayfl 5.7kReads8.9Score779Shelves
3. 3 请EN Call Me the Ghost Messenger 请叫我鬼差大人 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted After the Eternal Night, terror returned. Ten miles of desolate graves, eerie singing. An old man searching for his arms, a headless baby... They kept piecing their bodies back together, unleashing an even more terrifying aura. In the wasteland, even a severed hand could destroy heaven and earth. In this world of darkness and despair, a post office appeared and vanished from view... A mysterious young man, a postal carriage traveling through the void... One blood-red letter after another became 102.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves
4. 4 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 4.2kReads9.2Score706Shelves

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   This is a first-person account from a Taoist priest from Qingcheng Mountain, recounting his adventures with three fellow disciples to resolve paranormal events involving spirits, demons, and ghosts. There is no female lead or romantic subplot. The story is extremely detailed, with highly professional incantations and techniques. It also touches upon matters such as consecration, physical training for ordinary people, and incantation instruction. The veracity of this story is left to the reader to determine.

5. 5 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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   A true martial arts masterpiece has arrived! It blends crime-solving, suspense, genius, revenge, and humor into a single, masterful work. Suitable for both men and women, highly recommended—it's so good you'll have no friends left to share it with! (Eat on the internet!)

6. 6 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score239Shelves

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   This is a great fantasy novel. The novel has reached a very high level in terms of writing style, character portrayal, and depth of thought.

7. 7 苟 The Cunning Plot That Came After Playing It Safe 苟后奇谋 Daoist Sanxiang三象道人Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Those skilled in attack move above the ninth heaven; those skilled in defense hide beneath the ninth earth. In an unknown world, you can never know how many life-saving trump cards your opponent has. Unless the stakes are truly grave, there is no need to fight over who is better in the moment. Hold on until the clouds part, and the moon will shine. Choosing to lie low does not mean doing nothing. Plan carefully before you act, then strike once for the kill. 112Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one is a perfect match!

8. 8 我 I’m Immortal Anyway, So Do Whatever You Want 我反正长生不死，你们随意 One Week, Seven Days Off一周就断七天更Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted (A laid-back story + mastering the art of keeping a low profile + easygoing + humorous everyday life. Enter at your own risk!) Yang Sheng transmigrates to the world of cultivation and awakens an immortal constitution: he’ll never die! He has a mixed Five Elements spiritual root, making cultivation difficult. What’s he going to do? No worries. Keep a low profile for a million years, and even a Divine Transformation cultivator will call him Dad! Keep a low profile for billions of years, and even a 35.3kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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   The benefits of high scores.

9. 9 反EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 I Keep a Fat Rabbit家养了只肥兔Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 342.6kReads9.5Score38.8kShelves
10. 10 默 The Silent Sword’s Path to Immortality 默剑长生 Gentle Breeze and Drizzle Rong和风细雨蓉Eastern Fantasy887k WordsOngoing Modern painter Shen Mo transmigrates into the body of a constable’s son in the Great Liang dynasty. Using the Daoist art of ink painting as a key to cultivation, he turns ordinary skills into a path to immortality, practicing amid the everyday bustle of life as he sets foot on the road to becoming an immortal... 4kReads9.3Score348Shelves

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    Are constables not good enough?

11. 11 通 The Immortal-Passing Spirit Diagram 通仙灵图 A Cat Worm一条猫虫Eastern Fantasy4.7M WordsOngoing Without an invincible System or a mysterious little bottle, with demons surrounding them from outside and a weak clan within, how can a small Foundation Establishment clan weather one crisis after another? Gu Changhuan opens the map: spirit treasures, spirit herbs, and mineral veins are all laid out before him. With this golden finger, what is there to fear about the hardships of cultivation? Still, he has to keep a low profile. Lower and lower. After all, playing the pig to eat the tiger and qu 47.6kReads8.7Score3.7kShelves
12. 12 剑 The Sword Way Slays the Heavens 剑道诛天 Wind Saint Great Roc风圣大鹏Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted When a useless scholar finally sets aside the Four Books and Five Classics, his sword qi stretches thirty thousand miles, and a single flash of steel chills the Nine Provinces. His brush strokes dance like dragons, his sword points to his heart, and amid the flash of blades, old grudges and tangled passions intertwine. I never wished to hurt anyone, but I'll let my joy defy the heavens! 891Reads7.0Score103Shelves

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    The absence of any system or cheat-like settings makes it less exciting to read; instead, it's the protagonist's intellect, ruthlessness, and cautiousness that makes for a satisfying read. After reading so many invincible, wish-fulfillment novels, it's refreshing to read a story where the protagonist relies solely on themselves. The character settings are also quite novel; the main characters aren't unintelligent, but rather each has their own thoughts and well-developed personalities! It's completely unlike the clichéd plots I've read before! I've already noticed many merits even after reading only a short time; this book is truly excellent!

13. 13 我 With the Sword in My Hand, I Suppress the Enemies of the World 我以手中剑，镇压世间敌 Sausage-Fried Banana香肠炒香蕉Eastern Fantasy500k WordsCompleted [Swordsmanship] + [Status Panel] + [Almost Invincible] + [Traditional Style] By a twist of fate, Chu Xiao arrived in another world overrun by demons and plagued by chaos. In this perilous world, he carved out an invincible path with the sword in his hand. Everyone marveled at his strength. “How are you so powerful?” Chu Xiao smiled faintly. “I’m this strong simply because I’ve trained hard.” After turning and walking away, he silently added to himself: “Status Panel, give me all the points!” 1.3kReads8.8Score108Shelves

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    There's less infighting among sects, and more camaraderie among fellow disciples.

14. 14 朝 A Mayfly Lives from Dawn to Dusk; Today I Finally Understand What an Immortal Is 朝生暮死蜉蝣命，今日方知仙是仙 Heaven in a Teapot茶壶洞天Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsOngoing [Mortal's Journey] + [Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] + [Smart Protagonists, Antagonists, and Supporting Characters] + [Slow-Building Plot] I transmigrated, and from the start I got a… Oh, no, from the start, I was given an old man for a father and eighteen young stepmothers, … Old man! Calm down! Let's talk this out! Put down the sword and straighten that green hat on your head first! … What?! I'd already made enough money, bought myself a little maid, and was all set to coast through life, and 12.6kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves

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    The Myriad Soul Banner refines evil spirits, controls corpses and puppets, cultivates Yin and Yang, a mortal's journey, no system, not a wish-fulfillment novel, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent, the characters are complex and three-dimensional, not stereotypical. Worth reading for veteran readers tired of mindless wish-fulfillment novels.

15. 15 得 Attain the Dao and Ascend to Immortality 得道升仙 A Little Bit.一点点.Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Enlightenment] [Supernatural abilities] [Imperial dynasty] At the end of his life, Liu Xiangdong digs a hole in the back hills, intending to bury himself. But instead, he arrives in an age of cultivation at its height. Aristocratic clans, the imperial court, the Hundred Schools of Thought, supreme religious sects. The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Transformations! The Thirty-Six Heavenly Snares! Amid a maze of tangled paths, in an age when human lives are as worthless as grass, he rises above it al 6.8kReads8.5Score453Shelves

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    Personal opinion, let me recommend myself.

16. 16 我 There’s Something Wrong with My Nascent Soul 我的元婴不正常 Thousand-Year-Old Softshell Turtle千年老鳖Eastern Fantasy151k WordsOngoing • Traditional fantasy • transmigration • cultivation • sects • revenge • no System After transmigrating, he discovers he isn't the protagonist! Yet he takes on the task of avenging the protagonist! Where did his senior brother Zhang Xing go? How can the people who used to curry favor with him have such powerful backing? Is there not a single good person in the sect? Where should he go after leaving the sect? The cultivation journey of the Zhao brothers, Zhao Dabao and Zhao Liuliang! —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 天 Heavenly Sword Ancestor 天行剑祖 Immortal Crane of South Mountain南山鹤仙Eastern Fantasy883k WordsOngoing A mortal's journey, with no System. The human, ghost, and demon races inhabit three separate continents. Though they occasionally clash, their conflicts have never threatened the foundations of their world over countless millennia. That changed when the Demon Lord appeared, intent on destroying the cosmos and claiming its core. Baiyang, the Lord of the Realm, rose to resist him. He fought the Demon Lord Wuxin to a standstill for endless ages, but the crisis was never resolved. The struggle betwe 468Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    A fantasy swordsmanship story for mortals, satisfying all the tastes of seasoned readers. The writing style is simple, unadorned, and flows smoothly, making it a comfortable read.

18. 18 破 Breaking Free from the Chains to Cultivate Immortality 破樊修仙记 No Seasoning Pack没有调料包Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted [Traditional cultivation + No System + One heroine + Mortal’s journey + Ruthless + Cunning] This book was originally titled “The Record of Immortal Cultivation Beyond the Mundane.” It was previously titled “My Sect Was Destroyed, So I Rose from the Ranks of Rogue Cultivators.” Someone once asked Li Ruoyu how he had managed to reach the path to immortality. Was it because of his exceptional talent? Because he had cut down every enemy and swept aside all the geniuses and powerhouses on his path? L 5.5kReads8.3Score363Shelves

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    Traditional cultivation of immortality.

19. 19 独 Alone Against the Ages 独斗万古 Bing Xian冰闲Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing In the Age of Dharma Decline, spiritual energy has vanished completely. A young boy who knows the secrets of the Daoist sects is persuaded by an old Taoist priest to travel to another world, beginning a dazzling yet perilous journey to prove the Dao... 782Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy... The story is fresh, the logic is clear, the characters are intelligent, there's no system or pretentious posturing, and there are tons of beautiful women but no harem... Definitely worth reading! [Add to bookshelf]

20. 20 一 One Sword, One Flask, One Universe 一剑一酒一乾坤 Guan关Eastern Fantasy5.5M WordsOngoing [Swordsmanship + Wine Immortal + Fantasy Xianxia + One Heroine + Mutual Devotion + Humanity’s Survival] A year ago, the boy watched his father shoulder his sword, slay demons, and save humanity, never to return. A year later, the boy arrives at Qingyun with only a sword and a jug of wine. Shunned by all, he is confined to the peach blossom grove. The sword his father called the “Sword of Protection” stands in the most prominent place in the Qingyun Sect, yet the world calls it the “Sword of Sham 73.5kReads9.3Score7kShelves

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    Synopsis: These three books seem alright.

21. 21 雪 Intrepid Blade’s Path in the Snow 雪中悍刀行 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted The jianghu is a beaded curtain. Great and small figures are its beads; great and small stories, the strings that bind them. And loyalty and affection are the spirit that gives those beads their luster. The story is drawing to a close. The final chapter will end with those words: “Waiter, bring us some wine.” 11.5kReads9.7Score585Shelves
22. 22 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
23. 23 红 Cultivating in the Mortal World: The Path to Enlightenment 红尘修行：证道之路 A Jumble of Thoughts乱七八糟的思绪Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted No System + No Transmigration + Ordinary Mortal’s Journey + Historical Fantasy + Traditional Xianxia + Detailed Cultivation Techniques + Insights into Cultivation Lin Qingyang was born deep in the Qinling Mountains in the third year of the Jiajing era. Gifted with a “White Jade Physique,” he dreamed of the starry sky from childhood and was guided by an old man with white hair, marking him as extraordinary. At twelve, he became the disciple of the wandering Daoist Li Sanren and began his path of 6kReads9.3Score674Shelves

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    After reading this, you'll fall in love with cultivating immortality, not just with cultivation novels; it will solidify your current life choices.

24. 24 漫 Wandering Through the Heavens 漫游诸天 Jin Zi Chen金紫辰Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted Starting in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, he becomes the young master of the Huashan Sect. Yue Yang only wants to lie low, grow stronger, and stay out of worldly affairs. But after being forced to step into the martial world, he discovers that there is nothing under heaven that a single sword cannot solve. He breaks through the shackles of heaven and earth, ascending higher and higher through low martial worlds, middle martial worlds, high martial worlds, immortal realms, Journey to 77.7kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves

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    These books should be alright, right?

25. 25 部 The Glory of the Tribe 部族荣光 Funeral Fox丧狐Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted The Jiang Clan and the Shentu Clan, both renowned for their beautiful women, have been at war for three years. Nearly all the adult men of the Jiang Clan have been killed. If they lose the Clan Deathmatch, every woman in the Jiang Clan will be tortured to death, humiliated, and sold. Despair hangs over the entire clan. Some choose to flee, while others betray their own people. Fifteen-year-old Jiang Xuan is still just a boy, but for his mother, his younger sister, and the women of his clan, he h 10kReads9.2Score833Shelves
26. 26 李 Li Dakai’s Record of Cultivation 李大开修仙记 Li Dakai李大开Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted [Mortal Cultivator Style, No System, Decisive and Ruthless, Not Mindless, Funny] I, Li Dakai, began cultivating immortality at the age of fifty. A slow-burn cultivation fantasy with a satisfying payoff. The story unfolds gradually, with every turn grounded in reason! Fellow cultivators, please don’t be put off by the title. New chapters every day at exactly 5:10 p.m.! 27.7kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves
27. 27 道 Reverend, Stop Pretending. I Know You Can Use Immortal Arts 道长别装了，我知道你会仙术 Too Sleepy to Sleep困的睡不着Mystery11.7M WordsOngoing At Zhongnan Mountain, people knew only that it was home to the Quanzhen Sect. Few knew that at its foot stood a dilapidated Taoist temple. That day, the people of Gujing Temple burst onto the scene. From then on, their name would resound throughout the land! 186.2kReads9.2Score13.7kShelves

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    The first two books are written in excellent style, and their understanding of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism is captivating and worth savoring; the latter two books are written in a humorous style and have a fast pace, making them the best choice for passing the time.

28. 28 只 Live Long Enough, and No One Can Beat Me 只要活的够久，就没人是我对手 The Day I Ascended to Godhood成神这天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [System]+ [Transmigration]+ [Playing It Safe] Xu Fan transmigrates to a fantasy world and obtains an Immortality System. The System’s only function is to extend his lifespan. Today’s run: lifespan +2 days Today’s boxing practice: lifespan +3 days Today’s kicking practice: lifespan +5 days “A gentleman’s revenge can wait five hundred years.” After Xu Fan waited five hundred years and finally found his enemy again, the only thing he could do was dance on his enemy’s grave. Question: What 9.7kReads9.0Score797Shelves
29. 29 最 The Last Knife Seller 最后一个赊刀人 Too Sleepy to Sleep困的睡不着Mystery4.9M WordsCompleted They are wandering prophets who travel the four corners of the world. Skilled in feng shui, they roam the mortal realm with a bundle of cleavers and scissors on their backs, and wherever they go, they leave behind a prophecy about what they have seen. “Keep this cleaver. If an elder in your family dies of consumption within five years, I'll come back to collect payment.” They are heirs to an ancient Daoist tradition from a distant place, able to pronounce life and death with ironclad certainty a 53.1kReads9.2Score5.1kShelves
30. 30 梦 Proving the Dao in Dreams: From the Start, I Scheme Against Cultivators 梦中证道，开局算计修仙者 Dreammaking Expert造梦专家Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the world of immortal cultivation, he spends ten years searching for a way forward, yet can barely make any progress. Fortunately, he has a golden finger that lets him weave dreams. So he painstakingly lays his plans, finally waiting for cultivators to arrive. From then on, he cultivates in dreams and proves the Dao in dreams! He turns illusion into reality and ultimately becomes an unrivaled Immortal Venerable. 21.3kReads8.1Score2.2kShelves
31. 31 时 The Obsession of Time and Dust 时尘执念 Second Story二物语Eastern Fantasy811k WordsOngoing The Great Dao has no fixed form. It all depends on how you see it; anywhere can lead to immortality. Traditional cultivation: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation… A story of gradual growth, from the mundane world to the immortal sects. Daily life and insights into cultivation, with both sorrow and joy. A gentle, low-key tale without high-stakes action, featuring friendship, family, and love. Faced with the schemes and betrayals of the cultivatio 48Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending a book: "The Great Dao is not fixed, it is all up to one's own understanding; where can't one become an immortal?" It follows a traditional cultivation system, starting from Qi Refining, without exaggerated cheat codes. No system, no time travel, no clichés; the focus is on cultivation and enlightenment. My new book needs your support!

32. 32 我 I Become a Dragon Through Reincarnation Across the Heavens 我在诸天轮回化龙 Green-Eyed Pig青涩的猪Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted One step into the martial world, and a storm of bloodshed follows. I began seeking martial arts in the waning years of the Yuan dynasty. I stormed Emei to seize the Heaven Reliant Sword, then crossed the seas to claim the Dragon-Slaying Saber and master the Dragon-Subduing Palms. I explored the Langhuan Blessed Land and learned the Northern Darkness Divine Skill. I also crossed palms with Northern Qiao Feng to see whose skills were superior. I entered Water-Moon Cave Heaven to seek the Tong Clan 2.2kReads7.5Score339Shelves

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    These are all very good books. The protagonists are decisive and ruthless, and not overly sentimental.

33. 33 这EN Stranger Danger 这个世界很危险 Ye Zhifeng叶知风Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing The uncanny is full of guile; the bizarre is strange and otherworldly! In this world, uncanny creatures can transform in countless ways, seize stars, and snatch the moon. Martial artists can shoulder mountains and rivers, their fists suppressing the deepest hells. Qi cultivators live on wind and dew, their swords shaking the heavens. Scholars summon thunder with their words and command the wind and rain. Emperors stride across the universe, their pride and ambition spanning ten thousand miles. W 205Reads8.6Score—Shelves
34. 34 九 The Ninth-Rank Demon Exorcist 九品驱魔人 Sharp Edge Hidden in Night Eyes夜眸藏锋Eastern Fantasy5.3M WordsCompleted When the sun sets, every door in the city is shut! Evil spirits open their eyes, and monsters run rampant! The Wei Constables mount the city walls, while exorcists draw their swords. An apprentice from a martial arts school stands proudly amid the demons, determined to protect one last sanctuary. 70.1kReads9.1Score7.6kShelves
35. 35 从 The Ultimate Martial Saint Who Fought His Way Out of Death Row Camp 从死囚营杀出的极道武圣 High Ground in Danger高地危险Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted Demons are powerful from birth, their bloodline strength reaching to the heavens and penetrating the earth. Ghosts are grotesque and hideous. Wherever they run rampant, no living people remain, only dry bones. Gods are peerless and mysterious, flowing through the endless river of time, concealed behind the myths passed down by countless people. And humans? What do we have? Lifespans of less than a hundred years, frail bodies, and laughable strength. To demons, we are delicious food. To the royal 149Reads8.7Score—Shelves
36. 36 狈 Bei Sheng’s First Book 狈珄的第一本书 Bei Sheng狈珄Eastern Fantasy194k WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy + keeping a low profile + farming + no System + scheming protagonist + vast worldbuilding] Ye Baichen was the young master of a general's household. But because strange signs appeared at his birth, the royal family hunted him down. As he fled for his life, the Three Stars of the Seven Killings unexpectedly chose him as their master, awakening a soul of four colors. At long last, he entered the Northern Sacred Spirit Academy to cultivate, only to learn that his family had bee —Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 大 The Great Dao Has No Gate 大道无门 Lazy Immortal Elder懒极仙翁Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted [Tomb raiding + cultivation + ordinary protagonist + no System] “The Great Dao has no door, yet a thousand paths lead to it. Understand this book, and you shall stride alone between heaven and earth.” Mu Sheng found a secret manual called The Deathless Dao Method when he was a child. Later, while working as an apprentice at a pawnshop, he was forcibly taken on as a disciple by the Ghost-Eyed Taoist. From then on, he embarked on the path of cultivation. 6.5kReads7.9Score1kShelves

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    Look at these, they're all really good. The one in the middle is the one I'm currently reading.

38. 38 青 Fate of the Qingyang Dao 青阳道缘 I Don't Mind Being Melancholy未妨惆怅是我Eastern Fantasy119k WordsCompleted “I was born with a Daoist body.” “I’m the reincarnation of a supreme treasure.” “My combat prowess is unmatched.” “Go on, try cutting me.” “My mastery of alchemy is peerless.” “Whatever you can think of, I can refine it in my belly.” “So you're saying you're pretty powerful?” “Well, I, what the hell, quit trying to frame me...” And so Li He, the reincarnation of an artifact spirit, began his life anew. “This time, I'll make sure I kill you all!” —Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 魔 The Demon’s Lament 魔恸 Liu Shuwen, Who Loves Ginseng Black Tea爱吃参红茶的刘书文Eastern Fantasy300k WordsCompleted Across the mortal world of life and death, he crossed to the other shore. Beneath the flowers of the other shore, a demonic heart was planted. One day, he awoke and discovered that he was nothing more than a seed of wheat sown during the spring plowing... One day, he went mad and swore to defy the fate of being harvested in autumn... One day, he grew strong, but looking back at the mortal world, he realized how much he had lost... He thought he had reached the other shore, never knowing that ben 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Kakaka

40. 40 道 The Way Is Long and Fraught with Obstacles 道阻且恒长 Nonsense Goose无稽之鹅Eastern Fantasy274k WordsOngoing In the Age of Gods and Demons, humanity declined. Countless mighty figures of extraordinary ability led mankind, step by step, toward a resurgence. Later, the Celestial Gods grew wary of humanity and banished them to the mortal realm. Humanity fractured from within and fought the demon race for years. Three hundred years ago, Emperor Zhaolie united humanity, founding the Great Qi to stand against the Ten Demon Kingdoms. This is the worst of times: an empress dowager holds the court in her gri —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    As a new author, I hope fellow readers can offer some advice.

41. 41 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 115.6kReads8.9Score6.9kShelves

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    Traditional fantasy, absolutely no filler, no simplistic writing, and guaranteed to be intellectually stimulating.

42. 42 玄 Xuanhuan: A Billion Years of Cultivation from the Start 玄幻：开局一亿年修为 The Way Is Thus道如是Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted [Invincible + sect building + taking disciples + thrilling power fantasy] After transmigrating to another world, he awakened a quest System and started with a billion years of cultivation. He founded a sect and recruited the chosen children of destiny far and wide. His words became law, and he could reverse life and death. With a wave of his hand, he could slay the Heavenly Dao and cut down eternity! Above the nine heavens, I am the Night Venerable. Luo Ye: My invincibility begins now! 2.7kReads8.8Score229Shelves

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    This is a pure fantasy novel, and it's still being updated. The male protagonist is very powerful, has taken in many disciples, and controls many forces.

43. 43 我 I Save Another World in My Own Novel 我在我的小说里拯救异界 Together Until Our Hair Turns White, Waiting for Flowers to Bloom白首不离待花开Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted The author simply wants to write a book, to bring the world and the light in their heart to life! Synopsis: The conflicts and eventual unification of seven worlds governed by independent yet interconnected laws: the worlds of humans, demons, spirits, the underworld, devils, heaven, and the void. A story about growth, bonds, and remaking the rules. (Dear readers, bring your sharp minds! A slow-burn, satisfying read: no brainless antics, no harem, no womanizing protagonist, and plenty of life’s ph 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a cultivation-themed story... But the flavor is a bit strange! A wonderful world, an interesting story, and an indomitable spirit! Not mindless or idiotic! It has depth and substance! Super exciting, guaranteed to be good!

44. 44 生 The Emperor of Life and Death 生死帝尊 Ye Lan夜阑Eastern Fantasy17.0M WordsOngoing A bolt of heavenly lightning went astray, and Fang Yue, a stubborn holdout, died in the street. After extorting compensation from the Celestial Court, he was reincarnated. Watch how the great demon king Fang Yue stirs up the world and turns everything upside down. 4.3kReads8.7Score406Shelves

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    Go in and see for yourself, it's hilarious. Keep watching, there's a bit of that in the middle, but the main character is pretty impressive.

45. 45 修 Cultivation: Beginning with the Ability to Sense All Life 修仙：从感知万灵开始 Qing Qiguang青其光Eastern Fantasy782k WordsOngoing [No System + Slow burn + Plot-focused + Strategic scheming + Multiple heroines + Smart characters + King of comebacks] Outside an immortal sect, a plainly dressed young woman is on the verge of tears: “Master Zhuo, is it really impossible to cultivate immortality without a spiritual root?” “Don’t be silly. All you need to cultivate immortality is the ability to sense spiritual energy. That inconvenient thing called a spiritual root is entirely unnecessary.” Zhuo Yi reaches out to her: “Come with 26Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is a fake Taoist priest and there is no system for cultivating immortality; the plot is solid and the writing is decent.

46. 46 穿 Transmigrating as Zen Master Hutou of Mount Shu 穿越蜀山虎头禅师 Baboons Soaring狒狒飞扬Male-Channel Fanfiction400k WordsOngoing A 21st-century college student transmigrates to the world of Shu Mountain and becomes Hu Tou Chan Shi, a minor figure. To avoid a life on the run and the fate of being hunted, he decides to build up a force of his own. To speed up his cultivation and accumulate merit, he stirs up turmoil across the land. 226Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    These two are pure cultivation novels.

47. 47 真 The Nine Transformations of the True Spirit 真灵九变 Sleeping Through Autumn睡秋Eastern Fantasy4.9M WordsCompleted A conspiracy spanning tens of thousands of years lays down layer upon layer of fog. The passionate struggle of an ordinary cultivator blazes with fervor. The rise of a sect foretells schemes and self-interest. The conflict between humans and demons reveals alliances and betrayal. The approach of a great calamity conceals slaughter and secrets. As one secret after another comes to light, the layers of fog begin to lift. See how Lu Ping, an ordinary cultivator of the True Spirit Sect, makes his ma 237Reads8.8Score—Shelves
48. 48 无 The Supreme Sword God 无上剑神 Little Li Loves Spicy Food小李爱吃辣Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted On the Shenwu Continent, martial arts flourished, and strength reigned supreme! The human race had ruled the entire continent for ages. A hundred thousand years ago, the demon race, living in the wild lands beyond the continent, finally launched a holy war. The human race fought back with everything it had and ultimately drove off the demons, but it was left severely weakened. Most cultivation techniques and martial skills were lost, spiritual qi dwindled, and the martial path sank to its lowest 7.9kReads8.6Score670Shelves

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    A perfect 9 out of 10 for the sword series. The protagonist is Chu Yichen.

49. 49 开 I Became Uncle Jiu’s Disciple from the Start 开局拜师九叔 Just an Ordinary Man本是俗夫Mystery691k WordsCompleted This is a novel set in Uncle Nine's world. It has Uncle Nine, gods, ghosts, and monsters, as well as witchcraft, poison magic, and tomb raiding. There are also ancient legacies. What's more, there is no heroine in the early part of the book, and Ren Tingting definitely isn't the heroine. That's that... Also, if you want to see characters flying through the sky and burrowing underground right from the start, you won't find that here... If you want to see someone become a Buddha or a ruler from th 2.9kReads8.8Score138Shelves

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    Not bad, looks good

50. 50 我 I Can't Believe I Became the Villain's Simp 我居然成了反派舔狗 Wheel of Time时轮Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Ye Feng transmigrates into the world of an urban novel, becoming a rich, handsome villain who grovels at a heroine’s feet. He mindlessly fawns over the female lead, Bai Susu, at every turn, only to have the male lead, Lin Yi, destroy his family. Most shameful of all, Ye Feng ends up becoming Lin Yi’s lackey. Ha! A villain? A simp? Ye Feng awakens a Comeback System on the spot and turns the tables at every turn, beating the male and female leads until they kneel and sing “I Surrender.” 1.1kReads8.3Score501Shelves

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