What’s the Story of The Buddha Is the Tao? Why Is It So Popular? 《佛本是道》讲了一个什么故事？为什么这么火？

1. 1 混 Chaos Heavenly Emperor: I Suppress the Myriad Worlds Through Dual Cultivation 混沌天帝：我靠双修镇压诸天万界 Brother Speechless无言哥Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing Su Chen possesses a Chaotic Divine Body. Dual cultivation not only makes him stronger but also awakens his constitution. Along the way, he encounters all kinds of breathtakingly beautiful immortals, joins forces with them to roam the Myriad Worlds, and builds an unparalleled legacy that will endure through the ages! [Epic fantasy] [Harem] [Decisive and ruthless] 22.2kReads8.4Score2.5k14d adds

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   Highly recommended! This is a must-read! Su Chen possesses a Chaos Divine Body, and can become stronger through dual cultivation. Along the way, he encounters peerless fairies, aloof senior sisters, and pure lolis… forming a stunning fairy group! Together, they traverse countless realms, achieving an unparalleled and eternal hegemony!!!

2. 2 九 Nine Dragons Haul the Coffin! A One-Stop Funeral Service for the Primordial World 九龙拉棺！洪荒丧葬一条龙 Can't Show Off Seafood不能炫海鲜Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted He transmigrates as Randeng and awakens the one-stop funeral services System. As long as he buries all living beings, he can become a saint through accumulated virtue. But Randeng doesn't give the System the time of day. Instead, he immediately starts sucking up to Hongjun. “Saint Hongjun, please allow us to honor you as our Dao Ancestor.” “Dao Ancestor, you're just like the parents who gave me a second life. I want to take you as my adoptive father!” “Adoptive Father, your child suggests establ 11.2kReads9.0Score99714d adds

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   That's the origin of the worldview in prehistoric fantasy novels.

3. 3 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Assassin 大宋第一杀神 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, with Emperor Huizong on the throne, a modern-day king of spies awakens in the body of the Marquis's legitimate son and makes a forceful entrance! Treacherous minister Cai Jing, foolish ruler Zhao Ji? I'll use modern schemes and ruthless political tactics to bring you down! Strange, baffling cases with killers lurking in the shadows? I'll solve them with modern investigative techniques and turn every case into another rung on my ladder to power! Liao, Jin, 33.3kReads9.0Score3.8k14d adds

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   "Buddha is the Way" is one of the earliest postmodern "Investiture of the Gods" novels, arguably pioneering this genre. It tells the story of Zhou Qing, a modern man in the Dharma-ending Age, who accidentally encounters cultivators and gradually rises to become the ultimate victor through his ruthless decisiveness and cunning. He then discovers higher planes above our world, including the Earthly Immortal Realm, the 36 Heavens, and the chaotic void above them. The novel also explores the machinations behind the Investiture of the Gods thousands of years ago and the current state of those gods.

4. 4 佛 Buddha Is the Dao: The Demonic Path 佛本是道之魔道 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Eastern Fantasy250k WordsCompleted Buddha Was Once the Dao: The Demonic Path follows the growth of the young Chu Feng, telling the passionate tale of his rise through the demonic path in a cultivation world divided between good and evil. Bearing a deep blood feud, Chu Feng suffers abuse when he first joins the demonic path. Later, he earns the admiration of Motian, the master of Demon Abyss Valley, who provides him with resources and guidance. To break through to the next realm, he ventures deep into the Extreme North's Godfall 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Do what you want to do, and time will tell.

5. 5 魔 The Demon Is the Dao 魔本是道 Lanshan Xiaoxiaosheng兰岭笑笑生Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted Blood streaks the air, its crimson drops wetting the sacred road to heaven. To stand alone beneath the heavens is not to transmigrate as a reckless youth. A hero’s spirit fades amid the clash of blades, but it is passion that surges defiantly in the heart. Who will rule the peak after battling Heaven itself? The devil is the Dao. I alone shall reign supreme among the heroes! My birth was not up to me, but once I was born, Heaven could no longer rule me. 71Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 6 佛 Buddhahood Is the Path to Enlightenment 佛本是证道。 Young Master Tang Jia Xuan hx唐家轩少hx25k WordsCompleted Buddha is enlightenment itself. 49Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 7 封 The Investiture of the Gods: The Struggle Between Buddhism and Taoism 封神后传之佛道之争 Dancing Alone in the Heavenly Wind天风独舞Eastern Fantasy885k WordsCompleted A book that lifts the mysterious veil over the rise and fall of Buddhism; A book that untangles a thousand years of grievances and entanglements between Chinese Taoism and Buddhism. The ambitious Western Church challenges Eastern Taoism with an unstoppable force. To defend its native orthodoxy, Eastern Taoism clashes fiercely with it, sparks flying everywhere. What twists and turns lie ahead? Open this book, and the answers will unfold one by one. 134Reads7.3Score12714d adds
8. 8 佛 The Buddha Is the Heart 佛本是心 Jing Le Xin净乐心Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Xuanxin, was once a good-for-nothing young novice monk at the rundown Jialan Temple, so inept he couldn't even sweep the floor clean. He endured contempt from all sides, and was even forcibly jilted by a powerful cultivation clan. Yet his gentle smile and parting words, “Take care, benefactor. I pray you reach the Pure Land soon,” quietly opened the door to memories of a past life and the supreme teachings of Buddhism. Awakening that very night, he took up a fragment of the Gre 10Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 9 练 Qi Cultivation Art 练气决 loveYunbianlove雲邊178k WordsCompleted The Qi Cultivation Method is a cultivation manual that guides beginners into the mysterious world of qi refinement. Starting with the most basic search for a sense of qi, it gradually delves deeper, explaining in detail the many secrets and techniques involved in qi cultivation. In this book, readers follow carefully designed steps to shut out the noise of the outside world and calm both body and mind. Through specific postures, breathing techniques, and concentration exercises, they learn to s 620Reads7.0Score12914d adds
10. 10 龛 Buddha in the Shrine 龛佛 Zi Yi oye恣懿oyeAncient Romance439k WordsCompleted Also titled: The Blind Taoist Nun Enters a Convent and Takes Up the Path of Ruthlessness [Leveling-up progression + serious tone + transmigrate into a book + supporting characters awaken + strong female lead + a touch of ensemble cast] Content warnings in the author’s note of Chapter One [Main story and extras complete] One day, her name resounds beyond the immortal realm; one thought, and she cleaves through the heavens. “May all people, nations, and living things live freely and at ease, wit 1kReads8.8Score14714d adds

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    Born with Buddha-like bones and a demonic body, what if the female lead is vicious and the female supporting character is wicked? I'll defy fate and change my destiny! The character design is compelling, and the story is gripping. Highly recommended, you won't regret it! After defying fate and changing my path to cultivation, there is no longer any Xuan Yan sword cultivator, Fu Lanyue. Only Xiao Rujun of the Five Tai Buddhist Sect, with his Staff of Conversion, slays all the demons and evil spirits under heaven.

11. 11 洪 Honghuang: The Kunlun Immortal Root, the Three Pure Ones’ First Disciple 洪荒：昆仑仙根，三清首徒 Three Thousand Scrolls of Wind and Moon风月三千卷Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted Also known as The Primordial World: Becoming Laozi's Disciple, the Eldest Senior Brother of the Daoist Sect Chen Yixuan was betrayed by his closest friend, his company went bankrupt, and he leapt from a rooftop. When he opened his eyes again, he had become an innate spirit root planted atop Kunlun Mountain. Just as the tribulation of transformation arrived, three supreme auras descended. Taiqing's gaze pierced through karma. "Your roots are extraordinary, and your will is strong. Would you joi 7.3kReads7.1Score44114d adds

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    If you don't like it, hit me.

12. 12 洪 Honghuang: Laozi’s First Disciple 洪荒：老子首徒 Three Thousand Scrolls of Wind and Moon风月三千卷Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Li Hua, a young man from the modern world, is involved in an unexpected car accident and transmigrates to the Primordial World, becoming a bone left behind by Pangu's middle finger. Instinctively absorbing spiritual energy, he devotes himself to cultivation until he finally takes human form and faces his tribulation. As the heavenly tribulation descends, the Three Pure Ones happen to pass by after returning from listening to Dao in the Zixiao Palace and collecting the Innate Gourd Vine at Buzhou 16.3kReads8.0Score1.4k14d adds
13. 13 我 Cultivating in the Wa Palace 我在娲皇宫修道 Three Thousand Scrolls of Wind and Moon风月三千卷Eastern Fantasy799k WordsCompleted Ji Bai died suddenly after staying up all night, only to have his soul transmigrate into Honghuang and become a mid-grade innate spiritual root. After tens of thousands of years of hard cultivation, he happened to be there when Nuwa created humanity. A rain of Heavenly Dao merit unexpectedly helped him take human form. Sensing that his fate was extraordinary, Nuwa took him as her disciple and brought him back to the Wa Imperial Palace. From then on, Ji Bai cultivated the Dao, pursued enlightenme 379Reads5.8Score10114d adds
14. 14 新 The New Path to Enlightenment 新悟道传 Flying Bull Loves Grass飞天牛牛爱吃草Urban681k WordsOngoing The universe contains the laws of the Dao and the cosmos. Blessed by the Dao's fortune, Lin Lian possesses exceptional comprehension. In this technologically advanced world of the new human race, he awakens a system for comprehending the Dao. Thus begins his journey of cultivating immortality through enlightenment. Step by step, he leaves the mortal world and enters the world of immortal cultivation, experiencing its joys while also confronting its merciless cruelty. After enduring sorrow and se 42Reads—Score514d adds

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    I recommend a great book, a modern cultivation novel. It features exciting fight scenes, high-IQ enlightenment, and a fast-paced plot—definitely worth reading! [Heavy punch][Heavy punch][Learned it]

15. 15 我 My Leading Lady 我的女主啊 Walking Through Thorns踏荆而行Modern Romance219k WordsOngoing The story takes place in the bustling coastal city of Binhai, a modern metropolis full of opportunities and challenges that draws countless young people with dreams of their own. Business is booming, skyscrapers fill the skyline, and fashion mingles with tradition as people from all walks of life live out their own stories. The workplace is fiercely competitive and relationships are complicated, yet the city is also full of romance and surprises, making it the perfect backdrop for a romantic com —Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 16 佛 The Buddha's Teachings: Lost in the Mist 佛说之迷踪 Walking Through Thorns踏荆而行Mystery242k WordsCompleted On a stormy night, criminal investigation captain Qin Mo takes charge of the bizarre death of the abbot of Ci'en Temple. He discovers a corpse with blood flowing from all seven orifices, seated in a strangely hunched posture, and mysterious fragments of gold foil left at the scene. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 17 荆 The Thorn Crown: The Queen's Rebellion 荆棘王冠之逆袭女王 Walking Through Thorns踏荆而行Modern Romance198k WordsCompleted I. Story Background The story is set in the business district of a bustling modern city, where technology is advancing rapidly and commercial competition is fierce. In this world of opportunities and challenges, people from all walks of life pursue their own dreams and desires in the cutthroat world of fame and fortune. The heroine, Su Li, comes from an ordinary background: she is the daughter of a cleaner and a hotel intern, yet possesses a hidden talent for computers and a turbulent past. The —Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 笑 Laughing in the Spring Breeze: Peach Blossoms in a Human Face 笑春风之人面桃花别样红 Walking Through Thorns踏荆而行Sci-Fi & Apocalypse21k WordsCompleted The story is set in a modern society with highly advanced technology, where intangible cultural heritage struggles to survive amid the technological tide. The Gu and Lin families share a long history, bound by old grudges, and their fates are closely tied to the traditional art of embroidery. Cutting-edge concepts such as quantum entanglement and mechanical ascension are woven into everyday life, creating a distinctive backdrop for the story. —Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 天 Rise of the Visitor from Beyond 天外来客之崛起 Walking Through Thorns踏荆而行Eastern Fantasy276k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You are welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 20 正 The Record of Zhengyi’s True Heart Subduing Demons 正一真心伏魔录 Zi Yiyu子已语Mystery188k WordsCompleted The last heir of the Tianmen True Heart Sect, Yuan Chengjie, makes a living performing rites to guide the dead at a funeral home. Armed with the ancestral True Heart Demon-Subduing Manual, he exorcises evil and guides spirits to the afterlife in the modern city. Amid the bustle of everyday life and mysterious phenomena, he practices the Orthodox Daoist arts that are on the verge of being lost. Every demon he subdues is a step in his cultivation. 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book has a fast-paced and incredibly exciting plot; highly recommended!

21. 21 逆 The Mortal Immortal Who Defies Fate 逆命凡仙1 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted Heaven has forsaken me, so I shall defy fate! Even an ordinary mortal can shake the path to immortality! In this vast world, where immortals and gods stand tall and countless races vie for supremacy, fate is determined by Heaven, and one’s spiritual roots dictate one’s destiny. Chen Xiao was born with the “Root of Annihilation.” Spiritual energy shuns him, and the Great Dao rejects him. He is a cultivation failure, worth less than an ant. His family looks down on him, the world scorns him, and 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Cultivating immortality and refining qi for ten thousand years

22. 22 星 The Star Gate Divine Disk: The Hidden Laws of Heaven's Order 星门神盘，隐藏的天道运行法则 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字517k WordsCompleted In the vast universe, might there be an invisible, intricate web governing the laws of Heaven? In the bustling mortal world, might there be an ultimate secret path of cultivation connecting Heaven and Earth with body and mind? The timeless masterpiece The Star Gate Divine Disc: The Hidden Laws Governing Heaven will reveal all these mysteries. This book is the first to put forward the grand central idea that “the universe is a divine disc, and the human body is a star gate.” It explains in depth 86Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 23 上 Ancient Cultivation Records: The Qi Refining Ways of China's Ancestors 上古修真录：华夏先民的炼气之道 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字436k WordsCompleted Over the long course of Chinese civilization, the ancient Qi-cultivators of the pre-Qin era had already developed a complete path to self-cultivation and well-being. They observed the movements of heaven and earth, imitated the forms of birds and beasts, regulated their breathing in harmony with yin and yang, and guided the flow of qi and blood in pursuit of unity between body and spirit and a long life. These ancient practices not only laid the foundations for later Daoist health cultivation, m 61Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 太 The Supreme Profound Heaven-Burning Art 太玄焚天诀 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy21k WordsCompleted The Supreme Profound Sky-Burning Art In a world newly formed from primordial chaos lies a fantasy continent where cultivating inner qi reigns supreme: the Sky-Burning Continent. The land is filled with powerful figures, and mysterious cultivation techniques emerge one after another. The most mysterious and powerful of them all is the legendary Supreme Profound Sky-Burning Art. Protagonist: Ling Tian was an ordinary young man from a small town on the outskirts of the Sky-Burning Continent. By a 143Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 25 万 Chronicle of All Laws Returning to the Void 万法归墟录3 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy604k WordsCompleted This book gathers an extraordinary range of wondrous techniques from across the world. At one end are ancient immortal arts from primordial secret realms, revered as legends, whose every move seems to contain the immense power to create heaven and earth. At the other are unique secret arts passed down through generations by hidden martial sects, each carrying the blood, sweat, and wisdom of countless cultivators. It covers everything in detail: external cultivation methods renowned for their fie 88Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 26 弈 The Mysteries of Chess: A Six-Dimensional Guide to Chess Strategy 弈道玄天：象棋心法六维通解 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字389k WordsCompleted [The cosmos as the board, six dimensions as the game] The chessboard is a miniature cosmos, and the boundary between Chu and Han echoes the divisions of the celestial equator. This book innovatively combines six dimensions: military strategy, psychological manipulation, astronomical laws, philosophical inquiry, Qimen Dunjia, and feng shui energy, elevating Chinese chess into a model of cosmic contest. By analyzing the arrangement of the Twenty-Eight Mansions in Hu Ronghua’s endgame Seven Stars G 100Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 27 我 I Slay Buddhas to Attain the Dao 我靠杀佛证道 Yang Xu羊须Eastern Fantasy117k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You are welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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