Looking for Fantasy or Xianxia Novels with No Idiot Plots and an Upright Protagonist 求玄幻仙侠小说，不要有降智光环，主角为人正直

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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   The first book purified my soul.

2. 2 从EN Once Upon a Time, There Was a Demon-Suppressing Pass 从前有座镇妖关 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Once, there was a pass like this. Once, there was a group of people like this. Every inch of this pass was stained with blood. These people would not return until they were dead. All so that, amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood, in their final moments, they could turn around and see the lights of countless homes shining behind them, with peace and safety year after year. 160.1kReads9.6Score18kShelves
3. 3 传EN Legend Management Bureau 传说管理局 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted (No harem, no formulaic plot, no invincibility, no System, no brainless decisions, and no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if any of that bothers you.) Du Yu dies an untimely death right at the beginning of the story. Hoping to secure a better spot in his next life, he takes a job with the Bureau of Legendary Tales. His job is to return to legends that have gone off course and put their plots back on track. He never expected that the first mission assigned to an ordinary mortal like him would 171.3kReads9.6Score22.1kShelves

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   Extremely mind-bending, fantasy, worth watching.

4. 4 天 Heaven and Earth as My Blade 天地为刀 Jiuchen Kong九尘空Eastern Fantasy269k WordsOngoing Heaven and earth are the board, all living beings the pieces. One move throws the world into chaos. Who moves the pieces? Who breaks the game? Who protects all living beings? A handful of young men enter the martial world, full of ambition. Are they the variables, or merely pieces on the board? Buddhism speaks of saving all beings; the Dao says all things follow their nature. I have a blade that can sever every injustice under heaven, and I dare stand before all living beings! —Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   The article, written with high intelligence, explores traditional cultivation of immortality, governance of the world, salvation, and self-redemption. Many of its sayings are thought-provoking, such as "worship only relieves inner suffering, while monks are still needed to save the world," and "there is no right or wrong in heaven and earth; so-called right and wrong are merely extensions of the interests of all beings." The article focuses on the trials of human nature, highlighting both good and evil, and is written with vigorous and powerful strokes.

5. 5 求 Begging for Love 求娇 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong Heroine and Hero] [Love-Hate Relationship] [Defying Fate] [Print edition signed with a publisher] Gu Miaoyin always thought she was the pampered darling her emperor treasured most, until the Great Jin fell and the Northern Hu cavalry smashed through the palace gates. Only then did she realize how tragic her life was. Ten years of the emperor's favor could not withstand a sudden change of heart. In the end, she and her mother were trapped in the imperial city and burned alive. Reborn into 36.7kReads9.5Score5kShelves

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   It doesn't lower your intelligence; in fact, it's a bit brain-teasing.

6. 6 三 The Return of the Three Realms’ Dark Moonlight, and All Her Followers Go Mad 三界黑月光归来，信徒全员疯魔 Lu Shu麓蜀Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted [Divine incarnations + dark-moonlight heroine + fanatical followers + male lead secretly alters fate] [An ancient sinner god of mysterious origins × a human crown prince who can take on myriad forms] [A story of a beloved goddess in the divine realm entering the game herself and getting exactly what she wants] Jiang Di was the Supreme God who descended upon the Three Realms alongside the Heavenly Lord. She was framed and sentenced to tens of thousands of years in the cycle of reincarnation. Sta 3Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 仙 Sword and Fairy 3: From the Start, I Signed In to Claim the Divine Heavenly Abyss Sword 仙剑三：开局签到天渊神剑 Andersen Who Picks Up Hats捡帽子的安徒生Anime Fanfiction582k WordsCompleted When he woke up, Lu Mingyi had transmigrated into the world of Chinese Paladin 3, only to discover he was about to freeze to death. Just as despair began to take hold of Lu Mingyi… “Ding! Environmental scan complete. Cultivation realm detected. System starting…” “Ding! Divine Sign-In System startup complete! Host, please claim your starter pack!” “Ding! Starter pack opened! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Heavenly Abyss Divine Sword and one copy of the unranked cultivation technique 5.7kReads8.0Score260Shelves

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   He is an upright person who doesn't lower his IQ.

8. 8 刚 I Just Broke Up with the Female Emperor, and Now I Level Up by Stepping on Ants 刚和女帝分手，踩死蚂蚁升级了 Yun Xiao Luo云小落Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted [You’re in a world of high martial arts, but I command the entire world] [The world’s greatest prodigy is actually the same person?] [The Empress’s master] [The mastermind behind the high-martial-arts world] In the Age of High Martial Arts, strange beasts ran rampant. The opportunities at a vocational martial arts school could never compare to those at a top academy among the stars. Su Mo had just broken up with his girlfriend, a peerless prodigy. He had only reached the third stage of the Hidde 19.9kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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   It has positive values, and it's still a fantasy story.

9. 9 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 9.4kReads9.0Score745Shelves
10. 10 紫 The Hidden Eastern Treasury of the Violet Palace 紫府东藏 Nine Drunken Reincarnations九醉轮回Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted A thousand cups of wine amid the mortal world, a pot of tea for an everlasting legacy. True love has never lasted since ancient times; only clever schemes can win people's hearts. The sons and daughters of the Jianghu roam the Jianghu, smiling to fulfill old wishes and burying grudges with a laugh. Even when all paths seem lost, shoot an arrow through the clouds, and thousands of troops will come to your aid! 807Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    It perfectly meets the requirements. The male protagonist has a positive outlook and grows step by step. The author's writing style is smooth, the story is readable and engaging, and it's currently over a million words long. It's definitely worth reading.

11. 11 寒 The Immortal Emperor from a Humble Family 寒门仙帝 All-Devouring Daoist通吃道人Eastern Fantasy13.3M WordsOngoing A hundred years ago, a humble scholar and successful candidate in the imperial examinations, Lin Jiaping, embarked on the path to immortality. A hundred years later, countless continents float in the Chaos Sea, and rolling waves of sound rise from each one. Immortals roar, gods wail, and heavenly demons weep. The powerful beings all share just one thought: Lin Ping’an must die! 19.9kReads8.5Score2.1kShelves

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    Fantasy and martial arts novels should not lower your intelligence.

12. 12 仙 Immortal Destiny: Entering the Dao Through the Furnace 仙缘，以炉入道 Three Cigars三支雪茄Eastern Fantasy590k WordsOngoing [Cold and Ruthless] + [Intelligence] + [Emotional Intelligence] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Beautiful Prose] + [Astonishing] + [No Clear-Cut Good or Evil] A good book deserves to be savored. This is a gradual, slow-burning story. First appreciate the prose, then absorb the atmosphere, feel the emotions, and grasp the wisdom. Only then will the story truly begin to shine. He arrives riding a seven-colored auspicious cloud, and you may think you have glimpsed the beginning of the plot. The initial charac 741Reads9.2Score106Shelves

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    A traditional fantasy novel featuring a male protagonist with high emotional and intellectual intelligence, a cool and decisive personality, a genius alchemist, exceptional talent, and a calm and composed demeanor in the face of adversity. The writing is superb, a rare gem from Tomato (the author's pen name). It includes various adventures, explorations, mythical beasts, and secret realms... A good book that's slow-burning but highly readable, with incredibly exciting parts.

13. 13 敖 Proud Frost 敖霜 Fang Qingqing方卿卿Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Eastern fantasy] [Cool, snow-pale Emperor + lively, spirited Ashuang] A Shuang is a mortal who neither ages nor dies. For three hundred years, she has wandered alone, not knowing where she came from or where she is going. The mortal world rolls on, and when she looks back, everyone she once knew is gone. Life feels pointless. Then she finds a seriously injured, amnesiac big shot from the Underworld. After recovering, the big shot thumps his chest and says, “I'll help you investigate.” He search 638Reads8.5Score110Shelves

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    A very serious fantasy novel is here!

14. 14 昤 The Luminous Sky 昤之空 Broken-Core Lead断芯之铅Eastern Fantasy471k WordsOngoing He said: May dreams flow like streams, carrying the lovely one in a light boat carved in an instant. She said: May time become eyes, gazing through the clouds until our hair turns white. Perhaps all we've ever written down is just a beautiful fantasy. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a fantasy/xianxia novel you absolutely can't miss! It mainly depicts the love story between the protagonist's parents and the villain's descent into darkness. The first volume explains the protagonist's background and introduces the villain's faction. It can be further divided into three parts: the separation of the protagonist's parents, the villain's descent into darkness, and the events between the protagonist and his father over thirteen years. The plot is tightly woven and logical, the content is relatable, the author's writing is excellent, the logic is rigorous, it doesn't feel simplistic, the plot is fast-paced, the writing style is concise, and there are many settings. Don't let the fact that the author is a newcomer fool you; the content is unique…

15. 15 长 Immortality Is Beyond Reach 长生不可期 Dugu, All My Life for You独孤一生只为你Eastern Fantasy7.3M WordsCompleted “Senior, please calm down! I'm still young! Please, just let me go!” Li Wuxie begs and pleads, but he still can't escape the demonic matriarch before him. She's ten thousand years old, more beautiful than every immortal under heaven, a mighty tribulation expert, and the leader of the Demon Dao's four great sects and the Immortal Pavilion. He's the innocent, kind-hearted junior brother in the eyes of his Three Pure Ones seniors. Yet with a wave of her hand, she pins him down and ties him up like 774Reads7.2Score100Shelves

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    An honest and upright person~ (￣▽￣~)~

16. 16 仙 Xianxia: A Mighty One Gave Me a Hundred Lives 仙侠：大佬给了我百命 Vegetable Dog Doesn't Serve Baozi菜狗不理包子Eastern Fantasy137k WordsCompleted The legends of immortals and demons, gods and Buddhas, vanished a thousand years ago. But in a world where the limits of becoming an immortal or a sage have been sealed, gods and demons now seek to descend, while immortals and Buddhas return to enslave the mortal realm. Zhang Zhong transmigrates into the body of a nobody. Gradually, he learns that someone has drawn him into a deadly game. With a hundred lives to his name, he wants to change the fate of millions of people in this turbulent world —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend an outrageously absurd fantasy novel. Zhang Chong starts off with a hundred lives—wow, even gods probably don't live as long as him! But luckily, starting from nothing, he'll definitely find a use for them. I wonder if that will be enough.

17. 17 西 Spring Blossoms in the West Wind 西风春意 Bald Magpie秃鹊Eastern Fantasy132k WordsOngoing The poem says the spring river flows east, but he insists on heading west. The road is long, but luckily he has a cat for company; the martial world is perilous, but Qingchuan is there by his side. Enough. He'll carry this gentle breeze in his heart, stand alone through winter, and wait for spring. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are great to watch slowly at night.

18. 18 长 Immortality 长生 Feng Yu Jiuqiu风御九秋Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted Ever since he was young, the boy Changsheng has inexplicably been struck by heavenly lightning time and again. He is saved by Daoist Lin, who takes him in as his final disciple. Daoist Lin was an abandoned disciple of Gezao Mountain, with the Daoist title Luoyangzi. For years, he explored tombs not for wealth, but to find treasures that could extend the life of the woman he loved. Before his death, he divides the secret manuals taken from the tomb among his five disciples and entrusts Changsheng 28.8kReads9.1Score3kShelves
19. 19 人 The Most Accomplished Man in the Mortal World 人间最得意 Never Knew the Cold in This Life平生未知寒Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted When the young man once drew his sword, he laughed and said, “Though heaven and earth are vast, I need only one sword. And that single sword stretches ninety thousand li.” 331Reads8.9Score—Shelves
20. 20 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 82.6kReads9.3Score8.2kShelves
21. 21 造 The Mystery of Creation 造物之谜 Xi Lin溪林Urban1.3M WordsCompleted I never believed the world could turn my hair white, until I learned that cities have their own martial world. The mortal world is the warmth of everyday life and the bustle of crowded streets. When the apocalypse arrived, humanity uploaded their consciousness into the Elemental Universe, where a new mortal world awaited them. The new world had limitless potential, and humanity embarked on the path of cultivation. Humans created Constructs, which in turn produced vast numbers of virtual people. 925Reads9.4Score106Shelves

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    Although I haven't read many fantasy novels, after finishing the third chapter, I felt it necessary to recommend it to fellow readers. Also, I must say, the game-like opening is really captivating.

22. 22 寻 After Seeking Immortality, I Slay Immortals with My Sword 寻仙之后，我一剑斩仙 Bi Qingchan毕清蝉Eastern Fantasy308k WordsCompleted Swordsmanship + one female lead + high-spirited adventure + genius + companions. No angst. (Slow burn. Please don't give up after reading only the first three chapters. The exciting parts come later, and it only gets better!) The young are young: they don't dislike the spring breeze, grow weary of summer cicadas, grieve over the autumn wind, or sigh at winter snow. That is simply because they are young. With a three-foot green blade in hand, he stands against the world, his youthful spirit surgi 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fantasy and Xianxia, without any loss of intelligence.

23. 23 剑 Sword and Wine 剑酒 Cup of Snow杯雪Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + no System + one heroine + slow burn + passionate adventure] In the Eastern Lands, a tavern waiter wears twin sabers at his waist and tempers his heart in the mortal world. In the Western Regions, a devoted monk carries a paintbrush, bringing flowers to the world. In the Southern Mountains, a Daoist wields peachwood, using talismans to subdue mountains and seas. In the northern lands, a monster carves a wooden staff, its dragon's roar shaking the Nine Heavens. And in the Ce 13.3kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
24. 24 道 A Dao Heart Untainted by Dust 道心无尘 Mr. Cautious at Seven慎独先生7点Sci-Fi & Apocalypse488k WordsOngoing (Mortal protagonist + scheming + forbidden romance + alternate history) Zhang Zhongwen looked at Zhang Yi with pride and said, “Yi, you’ve been studying for a year now. Is there anything you’d like to ask your teacher?” Zhang Yi thought for a moment, then said, “Sir, are there immortals in this world?” Zhang Zhongwen asked in return, “Would Guanyin Bodhisattva in the temple count as an immortal?” Zhang Yi nodded. “Mother says she’s an immortal.” Zhang Zhongwen went on, “And what can immorta 2Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This is a fantasy Xianxia novel you absolutely cannot miss! It tells the story of a mortal's growth, creating a completely new cultivation system. Unlike the traditional tribulations, Qi Condensation, and Foundation Establishment, Zhang Yi cultivates the Heavenly Heart Dao through knowledge, reaching a realm comparable to immortals. The trials along the way are tangible and relatable, making cultivation a down-to-earth experience. You might think you're cultivating immortality, but in the end, you'll find it's all about human nature. The author's writing is excellent, logically rigorous, and avoids being simplistic. The plot is fast-paced, the writing style is concise, and the setting is rich. Don't let the author's newcomer fool you; the content is unique and original.

25. 25 转 A Wish for Reincarnation 转生愿 On a Snowy Day, I Remember You in the Rain雨忆思君逢雪时Eastern Fantasy134k WordsOngoing For three lifetimes, they gave their bodies to the tribulation, fought it with their lives, and endured it together, all for the countless homes aglow with lamplight in the mortal world. Two gods faced the tribulation across three lifetimes, saw the many truths of the world, and shattered their own divine forms, all to prove the Dao in this world. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You absolutely can't miss this fantasy Xianxia novel! Millions of years ago, there were no mortal realms of evil spirits. Two divine beings descended upon this land and together created the mortal realm of calamities and the Nine Netherworlds, to ensure the reincarnation of all beings there. They also created spiritual veins and blessed lands to provide those with great fortune with the opportunity to embark on the path of immortality. Millions of years later, the mortal realm began to show signs of abnormality, and the two gods reincarnated into the mortal world, once again sealing away the evil. This story takes place in the mortal realm ten thousand years later. The two reincarnated gods face the tribulations of three lifetimes, defying the calamities with their lives, breaking their golden bodies, and upholding the righteous path in the world. The entire novel has a very engaging plot and exquisite writing; you'll regret it for a lifetime if you don't read it!!

26. 26 人 The Human Emperor: A Tale of Immortal Heroes 人皇仙侠传 Ye Gego, Who Writes Whatever随便写写的叶鸽鸽Eastern Fantasy104k WordsOngoing (Teacher-student romance. A bond spanning three lifetimes, no NTR, with a little angst.) In this world, there are two kinds of people. One kind cultivates immortality, with limitless prospects and the attention of countless people. The other kind is mortal, with a lifespan of no more than a hundred years. Even those with heaven-defying talent are but a fleeting bloom. Time is like trying to draw water with a bamboo basket: in the end, it all comes to nothing. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shamelessly recommending a book for someone experiencing a reading slump. The protagonist is upright and not unintelligent. There are many sisters, but it's not a mindless harem.

27. 27 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 116.4kReads8.9Score7kShelves

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    Traditional fantasy/xianxia (Chinese fantasy) novels, with sound values, no filler content, and a carefully crafted plot. Fellow readers are welcome to take a look and see if it suits your taste. 😄

28. 28 破 Cracking the Classic of Mountains and Seas: Digging Through the Myriad Realms 破解山海经：挖穿诸天万域 Siming司名Eastern Fantasy616k WordsOngoing November 3, 2025, 11:45 p.m. Miaoyuan Village, Jiuyi Mountain, Hunan. A deep rumble of engines shattered the otherwise utterly quiet rural night. A convoy of seven jeeps and pickup trucks bearing special geological survey markings entered the village. With a clear destination in mind, they pulled into the village committee courtyard. A massive, unusual celestial body was about to enter Earth's orbit, inevitably on a collision course with the planet. Every department immediately began devising pl 301Reads6.3Score110Shelves

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    This is way too mind-bending! It's deadly!

29. 29 我 I Hunt Down Transmigrators in Ancient China 我在古代抓捕穿越者 Evergreen Greens长青菜菜Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Long Chen, transmigrates into an ancient world. But it turns out that world is full of transmigrators. They belong to many different factions. Long Chen, himself a transmigrator, receives a mission: eliminate every other transmigrator. … 3.3kReads—Score149Shelves

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    This is a very good book.

30. 30 尘 The Dustbound Sword Dao 尘剑道 Fisher of the Moon月之渔者Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsOngoing Xuanhuan, swordsmanship, and peerless talent! He is the young heir of the Jiang family, one of Qingyun City’s four great clans. Born with a chronic illness, he has always been frail. But my fate is mine to command, not Heaven’s! With perseverance, courage, and quick wits, he fights his way upstream, step by step. He seeks opportunities, takes on the four clans, and endures battles to the death, singing a saga of blood and tears. He enters treasure lands and hidden realms. Watch him soar straight 9kReads8.6Score690Shelves

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    I'm looking for a fantasy/xianxia novel where the protagonist is upright and grows stronger step by step. I don't know if it meets your requirements.

31. 31 洪 Honghuang: Purifying the Ancestor Witches and Restoring Their Pangu Bloodline 洪荒：剔除杂质，让祖巫返祖盘古 Wu Daogou五道苟Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Su Ming transmigrates into a high-level Primordial universe and becomes a lowly Wu Clan soldier, doomed to die from the start. Luckily, he binds to the “Remove Impurities” System, which can eliminate any impurities and extract flaws from all things. He can defy fate and transform his bloodline, progressing from lesser Wu to greater Wu, greater Wu to Ancestral Witch, Ancestral Witch to Pangu, until he reaches the summit of the Great Dao! He removes the bloodline impurities of the Ancestral Witch 8.2kReads8.6Score566Shelves

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    Everyone can take a look!

32. 32 玄 Xuanhuan Script: The Exquisite Empress Calls Me Her Traitorous Disciple 玄幻剧本：玲珑女帝，她叫我逆徒 Mountain and Sea Fish山海鱼Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted [Fantasy Life Script] + [Invincible Villain] + [Empress Master] + [Satisfying System Story] + [Multiple Divine Physiques] + [Stealing the Protagonist's Opportunities] Gu Yang transmigrates into the Beidou Great Realm, a fantasy world, and awakens the Life Script System at the age of sixteen. He can see other people's destinies, lifespans, affection levels, opportunities, and fortunes. With the Life Script System, Gu Yang defies fate and changes his destiny. He steals the Star-Refining Body Art f 25.1kReads8.6Score2.5kShelves
33. 33 洪 Honghuang: This Is Crazy, You Can't Hurt the Wu Clan! 洪荒：疯了，这巫族打不动！ Tang Dynasty Spirit大唐风骨Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted The Wu Clan was born from Pangu's blood essence. Its members had no souls from birth, but their physical bodies were unmatched. So what if I don't have a soul? I'll be tough to the bitter end! The great shaman Wu Shen decides he won't leave the blood pool until he has tempered his body to the utmost limit. Black Turtle: I thought my shell was tough enough, but Wu Shen still smashed it with one punch. Eastern Emperor: The Chaos Bell got sent flying! How are we supposed to fight now? Nuwa: Wu 9.3kReads8.5Score535Shelves
34. 34 洪 Honghuang: From the Start, I Am an Ancestral Witch, and Nuwa Pursues Me for Marriage 洪荒：祖巫开局，被女娲追婚 Ascending to Heaven by Day白日飞升去Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Su Mu arrived in the Primordial World and, from the start, chose to become a member of the Wu Clan. He also received a red thread of fate. Su Mu: “Whether it’s fate or not doesn’t matter. I just want to have a family sooner rather than later.” He turned around and linked his thread of fate to Nuwa’s. And with Su Mu around, the Primordial World was thrown into complete chaos! Houtu: “Nuwa, you’re a Saint, yet you’re stealing my Su Lang!” Taiqing: “You scoundrel! How dare you steal my Taiji Diagra 19.1kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
35. 35 洪EN Honghuang: The Cautious Golden Crow, Whom the Demon Clan Begs to Come Down from the Mountain 洪荒：稳健金乌，妖族跪求我出山 Tiger Head, Snake Tail虎头蛇尾Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted From the start, he chooses to become the Third Golden Crow, the brother of Dijun and Taiyi. Knowing how the story goes, how could he stand by and watch the tragedy of the Witch-Demon Tribulation unfold? In this life, he stays holed up on the Sun Star, refusing to venture out, determined to be a cautious Golden Crow. Until one day, the Wu Clan conquers the entire Primordial World and begins attacking the Sun Star. Lingxiao emerges from the Sun Star, and the darkest hour of the Wu Clan begins! Eve 44.5kReads8.7Score4.3kShelves
36. 36 偷EN Eavesdropping on Thoughts: Starting with Yunxiao Slaying Dingguang Immortal 偷听心声，开局云霄提剑砍定光仙 A Seasoned Old Hand老油条啊Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted Li Xiao becomes Tongtian’s fifth personal disciple, and Yunxiao overhears his thoughts! “Fifth Senior Brother, why are you staring at Dingguang Xian?” “Nothing. I just feel like eating rabbit meat!” [That Dingguang Xian is going to betray the sect. How do I kill him?] “Fifth Senior Brother, could you stop being such a slacker?” [Why shouldn’t I slack off? I’m already invincible. What else is there to do?] [The Three Xiao sisters have it rough. Yunxiao is imprisoned beneath Qilin Cliff, and Qiong 25.6kReads8.6Score2.3kShelves
37. 37 上 I Donated Spirit Stones Worth a Hundred Million Times Their Value to the Sect, Terrifying the Empress and My Master 上交亿倍灵石入宗，吓坏女帝师尊 Zhan Tian Hen战天痕Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted Ye Feng transmigrates to the Xuantian Continent, activates the Invincible Spendthrift System, and embarks on an unstoppable path of lavish spending. The head of the Xinghun Sect, Luo Qianxue: “I’m a holy maiden from the Upper Realm. After being ambushed, I was reborn in the lower realm, on the Xuantian Continent. All I want is to cultivate in peace, overcome my tribulation, and return to the Upper Realm as soon as possible. Ye Feng, can you stop squandering our resources? I don’t even want to de 20.4kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
38. 38 仙 The Immortal Thief and Mad Chef 仙盗狂厨 Can't Wake Up on Cloudy Days阴天睡不醒Eastern Fantasy670k WordsOngoing Wang Mo, an ordinary young man from Earth, unexpectedly finds himself stranded in a world of cultivation. Along the path of cultivation, brotherhood and the affection of beautiful women bring him one fantastic and romantic encounter after another... Many years later, after achieving success in his cultivation, Wang Mo realizes that fate seems to have played a trick on him... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is a bit cunning and wicked, but also lighthearted and humorous, and doesn't kill.

39. 39 黑 Dark Xianxia: My Master Is a Female Ghost 黑仙侠，师父是女鬼 Evergreen Greens长青菜菜Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted The male lead dies suddenly while testing Black Myth: Wukong and wakes up in another world. He doesn’t know whether he has transmigrated, fallen into the game, or stumbled into a conspiracy. 129Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I recommend reading this book.

40. 40 幻 A Tale of Fantasy Immortals and Heroes 幻想仙侠传 Who Are You?乃何人Eastern Fantasy107k WordsCompleted [Single heroine] He transmigrates into a world of immortal heroes and becomes a stubborn young swordsman. In this life, he will live to the fullest and carve out a bright future with his blade. Faced with love, hatred, regret, pain, and parting, where will he go from here? Join Chen Haisheng on his journey through the world of immortal heroes, as the youth takes up his sword and marvels at beauty as breathtaking as a painting. Discover strange tales and paint a life that reaches to the ends of t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both the protagonist and the antagonist are intelligent. 💕

41. 41 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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    A fantasy Xianxia (Chinese fantasy) story set in a world of cultivation, without a system or time travel element. It features intrigue, revenge, numerous foreshadowing elements, and delicate writing. Overall, it's a very good read!

42. 42 问 The Legend of Seeking the Dao in the Xianxia World 问道仙侠传 Monochrome Cat单调色的猫Eastern Fantasy104k WordsOngoing (Classical xianxia + no System + mortal cultivation + no harem + immortal sword style) After his family is slaughtered, the young Li Xinghe joins Mount Shu and becomes one of its disciples. He unexpectedly acquires the divine sword Wujiu and becomes embroiled in a plot to invade the human realm from the demon world. After experiencing one incident after another, Li Xinghe develops a different understanding of the Dao. What is the Dao? The highest good is like water: that is the Dao. The seven em 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy/xianxia (Chinese fantasy) genre, sword and immortal style, no mind-numbing elements. Feel free to bookmark it and watch it later!

43. 43 我 I Took My Phone With Me to Cultivate Immortality 我带手机去修仙 Seven Strings Like a Waterfall七弦如瀑Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted I've already reached Foundation Establishment, and you want me to compete in the Olympics!? I've already reached the Golden Core stage, and you want me to go to college!? I travel back and forth between the world of immortal cultivation and Blue Star. Watch me take a nuclear bomb and go fishing with it! Use a magical treasure to freeze the volcano about to erupt on Blue Star; knock aside a meteorite headed for the planet with one hand! This is the story of a modern city boy who takes his 795Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    A very interesting novel with a rich and engaging plot that's far from mindless. Many of its intriguing topics and settings make it well worth reading. The protagonist travels through time in a whimsical fashion, and the story is full of action, humor, and emotion. The more you read, the more compelling the plot becomes. Highly recommended! 💗💚❤️

44. 44 九 Nine Star Hegemon Body Art 九星霸体诀 Ordinary Magician平凡魔术师Eastern Fantasy18.7M WordsOngoing Was he an Alchemy Emperor reborn, or had he fused with another soul? Long Chen was a talentless youth whose spiritual root, spiritual blood, and spiritual bone had been stolen. Relying on the divine alchemy techniques in his memories, he cultivates the mysterious Nine-Star Hegemon Body Art, pierces through layer upon layer of mystery, and uncovers a world-shaking plot. He commands the universe in his palm, treads upon the sun and moon, and suppresses evil spirits and wicked gods. Rumor has it in 210.1kReads9.3Score11kShelves

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    This is good.

45. 45 我 I Came to Earth to Be a God 我到地球来当神 I'm Purple Light我是紫光Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Female-Led + Interstellar + No System + Eastern Fantasy + Light-Novel Style + Ensemble Cast Growth + One True Pair The title may give the wrong impression that this is a story about a charlatan or a comedy, but the actual story is a slow burn with a vast world. The protagonist, Youtan, is stranded on Earth after a spaceship accident. In search of energy, she travels across the planet alone, eventually journeying with an Earth mage, a young hunter, and others. The story revolves around the power 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one, gods, mages—the concept is novel.

46. 46 长 Longevity: From Mortal Bones to Sword Immortal 长生：从凡骨到剑仙 Little Fish Stirring Up the Martial World小鱼儿炸江湖Eastern Fantasy166k WordsOngoing For mortals who cultivate to become gods, the path is destined to be lonely and desolate. Along the way, there is no one to help, no one to understand, and no one to love them. To protect all living beings, a god must sever love, renounce desire, cast off greed, and abandon attachment. Only by having no ties can one become a God King, protect all living beings, and keep demons at bay. There is a legend throughout the Three Realms: the only God King in existence was once a little beggar in the ji —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good new book, belonging to the slow-paced development genre. Fans of Xianxia (fantasy/martial arts) novels might want to check it out. [OK]

47. 47 神 Blessings from the Divine Lord 神君吉祥 Alone in Chang'an独自长安Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted After enduring a tribulation, the Heavenly Emperor returned with a child born to a human woman. As the child of a god and a human, he must undergo three trials over the course of ten thousand years to temper his soul. The first trial: family. The second trial: friendship. The third trial: love. He passed the first two trials with ease, but the third… proved difficult… A foxtail grass sprouted after this child watered it with tea on a whim. Nourished by spiritual energy from birth, it transformed 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Foxtail grass becomes a spirit to repay kindness e

48. 48 修 Asura Heavenly Emperor 修罗天帝 Lab Rat实验小白鼠Eastern Fantasy8.5M WordsCompleted Eight years ago, a sudden upheaval struck Thunderclap Ancient City overnight. Qin Ming, the young lord of the city, was sent to Qingyun Sect as a servant, while two hundred thousand residents were driven into the Great Azure Mountain and enslaved. Eight years later, after tempering his spirit and entering the martial path, the unyielding youth awakens as a demon of slaughter and rises against the heavens. Give me a blade, and I can shatter the sky. Give me a sword, and I can point it toward the 27.4kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves

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    Highly recommended!

49. 49 裂 Soul-Splitting Immortal Master 裂魂仙师 What Can You Even Do About It那能咋办嘛Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing (Nontraditional cultivation + not a power fantasy + no harem + determinism + reverse transmigration) “Immortals? What are immortals?” “Immortals are free and unfettered. Immortals are at ease.” A Ling has suffered from soul-splitting syndrome since childhood, his soul divided into three. To survive, he has no choice but to become a spirit cultivator. A disaster leaves him carrying a blood feud as he emerges from the mountains and ventures into the vast world. He befriends a human prince who call —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    A world ruled by various gods, a teenager who suffers from multiple personality disorder daily, written in a light and humorous style, without a system, featuring a single female lead, and full of passion!

50. 50 山 The Mountain Spirit Seeks Immortality 山鬼问仙 Oumige Er Ju Wen欧米格儿剧文Eastern Fantasy713k WordsCompleted “They used my blood to sacrifice to the mountain god, never knowing that I am the true god.” “Humanity is written with two strokes: one writes your fate, the other your fortune.” “I’ll carve out my own fate.” In Qingyan Village, in the Realm of the Nine Provinces, Lu Ziqing is an orphan whom the villagers regard as an ill omen. But hidden within him is a shocking bloodline: that of a mountain demon. His life was supposed to be a tragedy arranged in advance. The lowest of the low in the entire vi 3Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    🔥 This is a must-read! The protagonist is sacrificed to the entire village at the start, but it turns out he's the true mountain god! After awakening, he rises against all odds, facing sect battles and demonic pursuit—the pace is so fast you won't want to stop! #EasternFantasy #Action #Revenge

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