Recommend Fantasy Novels That Keep Getting Better as They Go 玄幻小说，后期越来越好看的求推荐

1. 101 林 The Tale of Lin Yuan 林鸢传 Yugu Ota乙骨懮太Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Those who oppose my campaign to expand our borders: execute them! Those who violate my territory: destroy them! He rides into battle with spear in hand to spur his mighty foes, then wields his brush to plan and bring the world to order. Lin Yuan's ambition to cultivate in the northern frontier, his heart tied to the throne and his aspirations reaching far. His literary prowess pacifies the seas and brings peace to the land; his military strategy holds up the skies and guards the Nine Provinces. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Want to broaden your understanding? Read this book! 📖 This traditional fantasy novel is a gem! Trust me, no matter who you are or what you're doing, you'll always find a reflection of yourself in it. The book uses the most accessible language to explain the author's deep understanding of human weaknesses and the art of manipulation. It draws upon classics like the Tao Te Ching, the Book of Plain Words, The Art of War, the Thirty-Six Stratagems, Guiguzi, Jewish wisdom, Qimen Dunjia, Rashomon, No Longer Human, and many other foreign classics. It also incorporates psychological knowledge; reading it is a real investment.

2. 102 红 Redstone Armaments 红石武装 Sweet Potato Ice Cream雪糕地瓜Urban237k WordsOngoing No System, not a mindless power fantasy, no harem, not a wish-fulfillment story, no formulaic tropes. Enter at your own risk. An ancient stone statue breaks free of its seal, and twenty-four powerful guardians are scattered across the mortal world. Using blood as their catalyst, they seek to restore the ancient emperor’s ruined body. A one-horned winged serpent dwells among the red stones, while the old dynasty’s factions continue to slaughter one another. Three youths are drawn into it all, and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Here you can see: metaphor, symbolism, stream of consciousness, deconstruction, surrealism, absurdism, meaningless narrative, collage art, dream representation, conceptual expression, freak show, human modification, supernatural phenomena, urban legends, bizarre experiments, alien creatures, mysterious rituals, pica, two-headed people, surreal art, beatings, gunfights, strangulation, war scenes, gang shootouts, domestic violence, vigilante justice, revenge, melee combat, violent aesthetics, moral dilemmas, family conflicts, intergenerational conflicts, social norms, tests of humanity, loyalty and betrayal, and identity. This is an ensemble piece, without a system, not because I can't write it. I purely despise system novels; I've designed character biographies for each character. Because the author is the innocent Xiao Chunan, there are currently no plans for romantic pairings between characters. I also know that this non-system novel won't get many views on this platform. But there will definitely be no hiatus in updates; if there is, then I'm taking exams. (Damn, if I had known that over 95% of urban fantasy stories are system novels, I wouldn't have used this tag. I originally wanted to find urban fantasy, or just fantasy.) Once I reach 100 chapters, I'll find an artist to draw the characters. 😰👉 Even if nobody reads it, I'll still do it. 😰👉

3. 103 玄 The Dark Bird Brings Down the Sun 玄鸟坠日 Dustless with a Voice有声的无尘Eastern Fantasy105k WordsCompleted “What if King Zhou of Shang wasn’t a tyrant, but an empty shell possessed by the ‘Ten Suns’? What if oracle-bone script wasn’t used for divination, but was a code imprisoning the gods? Would you dare open this history book and tear apart three thousand years of Heaven’s Mandate?” The Dark Bird Falls, the Suns Plunge: The Hundred-Character Lodestone At midnight, the Huan River runs dry, and ten suns hang over Yin Ruins at once. In full view of everyone, King Di Xin melts bronze with his bare hand 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend the new book *The Fall of the Black Bird*—a groundbreaking suspense novel where history and science fiction collide in the T53 excavation square of Yin Ruins. A rain of copper dust, ten suns appearing simultaneously, a ghost marriage in empty armor… every page is a countdown. You will see Emperor Xin's head severed amidst the weeping of copper bells, and hear the heartbeat of the future within the cracks of oracle bones. Open it, and you will discover: the fall of the Shang dynasty is not the end, but the ignition point for the next civilization. —"Envy kills envy, sun falls; bones become armor, snow becomes blood, armor covers armor, man is no longer man."

4. 104 二 The Twenty-Four Mystic Heaven Pearls 二十四玄天珠 Joyfully Together欣欣相依Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted [Group Transmigration] + [No AI] + [Cultivation] + [Adventure] + [Medicine] + [One Female Lead] + [Secret Realms] + [Sects] + [Pangu] + [Deities] Eight classmates, including Yixing, are accidentally transported to the Xuantian Continent, where they embark on an adventure together to find the twenty-four Xuantian Pearls! But Yixing ends up joining the demonic sect Qindu Gate, while his seven companions join the Seven Sages Sect, where the female lead, Lin Feng'er, is a member. Together, they expl 1Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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   Come on, this one is definitely a gem of a novel that gets better as you read on! [Heart][heart][heart][heart]

5. 105 九 The Ninth-Rank Artifact Crafter 九品炼器师 Xiao Shisanlang Talks About the Three Kingdoms萧十三郎说三国Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Artifact Refining] [A Young Man’s Rise] [Industrialization] [Fantasy Warfare] [Ensemble Cast] [Comedy and Satire] [Slow Burn] Young Qian Duoduo transmigrates through space! As a mortal, he starts from scratch! Thrown into prison, he’s facing certain death from the very start! If he doesn’t want to die, he’ll have to fight! To make matters worse, his bargain-basement master, a skinny old man, puts him over the fire to roast! If you want to read abo 23.8kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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   🐉☯9.1 Points☯4 million words☯High quality, high score! Satirical and hilarious! A mortal's journey to immortality! A grassroots rise to power! Refining weapons to become an emperor! Young Qian Duoduo, though a mortal, has a dark-skinned, thin old man as his spiritual master. The old man takes him as his disciple and roasts him over a fire! Thinking he's just a piece of grass, he turns out to have found a treasure!

6. 106 十 Ten Years of Frost: In the End, Even Fate Was Hard to Defy 十载寒霜：终是难敌天命 The Flowers Bloomed in My Friend's Hometown朋友故乡的花开了Xianxia1.3M WordsOngoing (Male-oriented, xuanhuan, immortal cultivation, xianxia, wuxia, sword cultivator, slow burn, heart-wrenching, multiple female leads, war) He was once the Crown Prince of the Xiaoyao Kingdom, and also the fiancé Shangguan Baili had waited ten years for. On the day his kingdom fell, his face was disfigured and he was left on the brink of death. Shangguan Baili saved him with her own hands. But she failed to recognize the man before her. Taking him for a lowly good-for-nothing with nowhere to go, s 7.2kReads9.3Score736Shelves

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   🐉☯9.1 Points☯4 million words☯High quality, high score! Satirical and humorous! A mortal's journey to immortality! A grassroots rise to power! Refining weapons to become an emperor! Young Qian Duoduo, though a mortal, has a dark-skinned, thin old man as his spiritual master. The old man takes him as his disciple and roasts him over a fire! Thinking he's just a piece of trash, he turns out to have found a treasure!

7. 107 金 Golden Flames Burn the Heavens 金火焚天 Say Something, Husband你说话啊老公Eastern Fantasy103k WordsCompleted Chen Zexin is widely known as a good-for-nothing in Chenjia Village. Three years ago, he was a genius whose spiritual aptitude test sent golden light soaring into the sky. Everyone admired him, and he was betrothed to a prestigious family. Three years later, his spirit root is sealed, his cultivation is gone, and he lives in a dilapidated cave, enduring everyone else's abuse. That day, his fiancée arrives on a green luan, but not to honor their engagement. She has come to break it off. "Three —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 108 迷 Chasing Light Through the Mist 迷雾逐光 A Half-Life of Searching半生寻觅Modern Romance102k WordsOngoing After graduating with a degree in history and archaeology, he looked forward to spending his days among rubbings of Wei stele inscriptions, ancient tombs, and Qin-era clothing and Han roof tiles, searching the dust of history for traces of the past. He never imagined his life would become closely intertwined with bizarre and harrowing crime scenes, fleeting traces and physical evidence, and the desperate, hoarse cries of victims' families. He would stand alongside those committed to justice and —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 沧 Azure Flame Heaven-Restoring Art 沧炎回天诀 Peanuts of Every Flavor百味花生Eastern Fantasy386k WordsCompleted The illegitimate son of a military family, born with blocked meridians and deemed a hopeless martial arts talent. After accidentally swallowing the deadliest poison in the world, he has only three months to live. Yet he is dragged into a struggle over an unparalleled martial arts manual, hunted by the martial world, and, by a stroke of luck, wins the recognition of a thunder beast. Then his entire family is massacred, and through a twist of fate, he is captured and forced to become a human Gu... 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Can a human concoct a poisonous insect? This was the first time the Grand Master of Poisonous Insects had ever seen someone who had survived eating the most poisonous toad in the world. He trembled as he touched Xiao Lianxin, as if caressing the most precious treasure in the world…

10. 110 梦 The Way of Dreams: A Formula for Immortality 梦道长生诀 Noierton诺伊尔顿Eastern Fantasy160k WordsCompleted Ordinary man Lin Yuan transmigrates into a world of cultivation. At death's door, he binds to the "Dreambound Immortal Path" System and gains the ability to travel through dreams. Others cultivate through spiritual energy; he does it by entering dreams. But this world is rife with the uncanny: resentment becomes monsters, memories turn into demons, and dreams conceal deadly dangers. When the seal on the sixth-tier Dream-Eating Ancient Demon begins to loosen, and the fifth-tier City of a Thousand 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've uploaded a cultivation novel I wrote in high school, a dream-based cultivation story. I look forward to receiving everyone's guidance. [Heart emoji]

11. 111 废 The Good-for-Nothing's Path to Godhood 废柴成神记 Zhang Yier2zye张一二zyeUrban177k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Zhang Tianci was a good-for-nothing who couldn't even bring himself to finish confessing his feelings face to face. After being hit by a car and killed, he transmigrated into a cultivation world as the useless young heir of a sect: born with a leaking spirit body, he couldn't form a core even after a century of cultivation, and survived only because his father doted on him. On the very first day after transmigrating, his sect was destroyed. Before his eyes, his father was —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can take a look when you have some free time! It's interesting.

12. 112 步 The Path to Immortality 步道长生 Yi Shi毅食Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted (High-IQ protagonist + decisive and ruthless + no female lead + no bleeding-heart heroics + ordinary-person cultivation + merciless) Why has no one ascended in hundreds of thousands of years? Why have those who became immortals fallen? In pursuit of the Great Dao of Immortality, Chen Changsheng discovers that the road to eternal life is full of lies, schemes, and betrayal. In the end, he abandons mercy and uses ruthless methods to tear open the cultivation world's secrets, slaughter all who stan 890Reads6.5Score100Shelves

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    He's naive in the beginning but ruthless and decisive in the end. He's not a saint and he's intelligent!

13. 113 替 The Substitute Exam Taker Becomes a God 替考成神 Zhang Yier2zye张一二zyeUrban108k WordsCompleted From Beggar to King of Chu: My Road to a Comeback A car accident sends a modern-day exam failure into another world, where he wakes up as a street beggar. To stay alive, he assumes someone else's identity and sits the imperial exams, astonishingly winning first place and becoming the top scholar! He hopes to live quietly as an honest official and serve the people, but corrupt ministers frame him and the emperor grows suspicious. Twice, he is thrown into a death-row prison. But he refuses to give —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 114 我 My Talent Is Immortality 我的天赋是长生 Light a Lamp点个灯吧Eastern Fantasy214k WordsCompleted [Everyday cultivation + longevity story + slow-burn pacing + occasional fiery moments] The good news: I awakened a longevity talent from the start, with an unlimited lifespan. The bad news: Even with eternal life, I can still die if someone kills me. Ten thousand years ago, he tactically retreated, putting everyone else in front of him. “The heroes of the world are truly as numerous as carp crossing the river. There are countless great men!” Ten thousand years later, Su Mu strikes back with a h 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Old Li, how powerful do you think swordsmanship can be?" Su Mu asked the old swordsman. The old swordsman thought for a moment and gave his answer. "I don't know the most powerful swordsmanship, but I once saw a female swordsman wield her sword." "She suppressed the great dragon demon that was wreaking havoc on the waterways of Qingzhou with a single sword strike." "I happened to be nearby at the time and was fortunate enough to witness that unparalleled sword strike from that female swordsman." "It was truly unique in the mortal world." After thinking for a moment, the old swordsman added, "That female swordsman's sword was indeed rare in the mortal world, but Old Li, you should be wary of my sword strike, it's not bad either." Suddenly, a sword cry rang out, and sword energy overflowed. Instantly, boundless sword energy filled the world. Su Mu seemed to have thought of something, and he suddenly said, "Let's save this strike; it shouldn't be used here."

15. 115 逆 Defying the Tide to Claim Supremacy 逆势为尊 New Snow朔雪Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted His name was Jin Xi. Gravely wounded in an assassination plot, his body had little time left. His name was Zhongli Xuan. To his astonishment, Jin Xi's appearance was almost identical to his own. Possessing the exceedingly rare Double Spirit Sea, he took Jin Xi's soul into his body, thus becoming two spirits in one body. The Heart of Ziwei, Exquisite Blood, World-Shaking Heavenly Eyes, the Courage of a Thousand-Faced Buddha, the Netherworld of the Nine Abysses, the Way of Heavenly Fate… Blessed w 1Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Elegant writing! Delicate character design! Meticulous plot! Profound philosophical implications! The meticulously crafted fantasy novel "Defying the Circumstances to Become Supreme" is now available online. [Two Souls at the Start, I Can Switch Freely] His name is Jin Xi, severely injured in an assassination plot, his physical body nearing its end. His name is Zhong Lixuan, who is astonished to discover that Jin Xi bears an almost identical appearance to himself. Because he possesses the rare "Dual Spirit Sea of ​​Consciousness," he absorbs Jin Xi's soul into his body, thus achieving "One Body, Two Spirits." [Fighting Against Heaven, Endless Joy] They are the darlings of the Great Dao, willingly becoming "evil ones," defying fate. I wish to gamble with destiny, slay injustice, shatter the void, and reshape a unified world! Fighting against heaven, boundless ambition, defying the circumstances to become supreme! The exciting novel is currently being serialized on Tomato Novels. If you are interested, please follow "Defying the Circumstances to Become Supreme," follow the author, and give it a high score and positive review!

16. 116 离 Soul Separation I 离魂一 Zhang Yier2zye张一二zye9k WordsCompleted Soul Departure I —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 117 张 Zhang San's Ghost Stories, Part One: The Wake Keeper 张三鬼故事之一：守灵人 Zhang Yier2zye张一二zyeMystery6k WordsCompleted Zhang San's Ghost Stories, Part One: The Wake Keeper 1Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 烧 Burning Winter Clothes 烧冬衣 Zhang Yier2zye张一二zye6k WordsCompleted Burning Winter Clothes —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 119 双 The Twin-Born Art 双生诀 Zhang Yier2zye张一二zye7k WordsCompleted Twin Souls Art —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 阵 Chronicles of Array Origins 阵元记 Huo Tianqing, Who Loves the Muffled Flute喜欢闷笛的霍天青Eastern Fantasy829k WordsOngoing (No System + No Harem + Passionate Story + Intelligent Villains + Not Invincible + One Female Lead) (Main characters: Chu Mo, Xiao Lin, Liu Ze, Yang Liuxin, Ye Weiyang) You want me, a guy without a System, to fight to the death against someone with one? Have I been kicked in the head by a donkey? I'm just a hot-blooded young man. I'll eat well, sleep well, and cultivate hard. Showing off and face-slapping are jobs for protagonists with a golden finger. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The path of cultivation is long and arduous. Have you ever longed to embark on that mysterious immortal journey and pursue the supreme Dao? Then, *The Chronicles of Array Origins* will be your perfect companion on your cultivation path! 📖 *The Chronicles of Array Origins* is a breathtaking cultivation novel that tells the story of an ordinary young man who, by chance, enters the world of cultivation, gradually rises to become a legendary figure in the cultivation world. 🌌 In this vast and boundless world of cultivation, countless powerful enemies await your challenge. The protagonist, through unwavering faith and relentless effort, breaks through his limits time and time again, reaching the pinnacle. 💥 *The Chronicles of Array Origins* is not just a cultivation novel; it is also a guide to life. Here, you can experience the hardships and trials of cultivation, and also comprehend the true meaning and wisdom of life. It will take you into a mysterious and fantastical world of cultivation, allowing you to continuously advance on the path of pursuing the Dao! 🎉 Now, join the protagonist on this mysterious path of cultivation! *The Chronicles of Array Origins* awaits your challenge!

21. 121 帝 Dream of Empire 帝国之梦 Zhang Yier2zye张一二zyeUrban160k WordsCompleted In this world, some are born geniuses, while others are ordinary; some are born into wealthy families, while others come from modest backgrounds. But whether you’re a genius or an ordinary person, if you want to keep rising, you have to work hard without stopping. Only by cultivating yourself and putting your family in order can you govern a nation and claim a place of your own. The protagonist, Zhang Lang, is exceptionally talented. Through relentless effort, he ultimately achieves his dream. —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 122 不 The Immortal Divine Lord 不灭神主 I'm Especially Fair我特别白Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing Also known as: I Only Learned I Was an Emperor After She Broke Off Our Engagement. What's the Use of Crying Your Eyes Out? Zhou Qingyu gave up his Eight-Cycle Divine Art and started over from the beginning as an ordinary mortal, pursuing the Ninth Cycle. By chance, he discovered that just a fraction of the divine art he'd scattered had helped his ex-fiancée, Zhao Yanyun, comprehend the world's greatest sword intent; turned an exiled demon prince into a peerlessly gifted young Demon Sovereign; an 10.3kReads9.0Score811Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy novels get better and better in the later stages.

23. 123 九 The Nine Cauldrons Seal the Demons 九鼎封妖 A Few Green Plums青李三两颗Urban105k WordsCompleted The ancient beasts once suppressed are about to awaken. The seals are weakening, spiritual qi revival is underway, and the Nine Cauldrons that suppress humanity’s destiny are nowhere to be found. When the beasts descend, how will we resist? A sage emerges, carrying a three-foot blade, and uses the might of the Nine Cauldrons to suppress the world. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's alright, updates quickly, I can give it a try.

24. 124 斩 Heaven-Slaying Blade 斩天刀 Mo Yang墨扬Eastern Fantasy7.8M WordsOngoing [High-octane action + ruthless killing + devour everything + invincible blade mastery] Awaken an Overlord Physique from the start, capable of devouring anything! With the Great Desolate Cauldron in hand, refine your enemies in an instant! The vast land becomes a furnace, even absorbing the heavenly tribulations! Absorb, absorb, absorb! Devour, devour, devour! Whoever wins is the one in the right! 25.7kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
25. 125 光 Chronicles of Time 光阴录 Sea and Stars沧海与星辰Eastern Fantasy116k WordsOngoing [Mortal's Journey] [Farming and Management] [Ensemble Cast] A black page has drifted through the river of time for as long as anyone can remember. Untouched by the passage of time, it records all kinds of remarkable people, cultivation techniques and martial arts, as well as strange tales and amusing anecdotes. Gradually, it develops intelligence and begins traveling through the river of time to explore countless worlds... After the protagonist, Ye Qi, accidentally exposes one of its pranks, the 642Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy novel, classic mortal protagonist story.

26. 126 盗 Tomb Raiding: The Autobiography of a South School Grave Robber 盗墓：来自一位南派土夫子的自传 Driving a Bentley One-Handed单手开宾利Mystery2.7M WordsOngoing [Authentic tomb raiding, outdoor adventure, suspense and the supernatural] I'm a tomb raider from the Southern School! In the early 1990s, I was forced to set out with my second uncle on the point of no return that is tomb raiding. They say tomb raiding is a trade where you risk your neck every day! In reality, what makes it even more treacherous than the ancient tombs is the deceitful underworld of tomb raiders! Now, let me tell you about the years I spent tomb raiding with the Southern School, 59.9kReads8.9Score4.7kShelves
27. 127 帝 The Emperor Rules the Myriad Worlds 帝御万界 Keeping Company with the Bell at Night夜伴钟声Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy, bloodlines, physiques, insights, mysteries, laws, the Great Dao, origins, the Myriad Worlds] The Hongmeng emerges, the Supreme appears, the Divine Realm opens, and the world is transformed. An ancient prophecy is set in motion, unveiling a shocking conspiracy laid down in the Primordial Era. The young Chen Yu rises from humble beginnings. He obtains a spirit pearl, creates extraordinary arts, proves the Great Dao, becomes a Great Emperor, and commands the Myriad Worlds. 1.4kReads7.3Score136Shelves
28. 128 迹 The Path of Traces 迹道 Wanting a Second Nap想睡二觉Eastern Fantasy164k WordsOngoing Time is but a drop in the ocean. Gu Ji returns to fifty thousand years ago, to the golden age of cultivation. A glance, and I alone command the ages and the world! A single-handed grip, and the vast firmament shatters! With a display of power, I tread once more upon the endless laws! In solitude and sorrow, I walk the path of invincibility to its end. On the road to supremacy, I sweep away every demon and evil in the world. I fear not the clouds that obscure my sight; I seek only to open a n —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My new book is seeking attention! It features a genius protagonist without a system and takes a comedic approach. Please give me a chance by following and adding it to your bookshelf. Thank you! [Seeking attention][Seeking attention].

29. 129 天EN Heavenly Domain Alchemy Sovereign 天域丹尊 Crescent Moon, Bent Bow新月弯弓Eastern Fantasy12.3M WordsOngoing A legendary Pill Emperor returns to the age of fifteen. In this life, he will not only make up for every regret from his previous life, but also attain the supreme heights of martial arts! Comparing cultivation techniques? Every one of my underlings has a divine-grade technique. Comparing pills? I use my top-grade pills to feed the dogs. Geniuses? Every genius who crosses my path is doomed to be crushed! Those who follow me will prosper; those who oppose me will die! 28.9kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
30. 130 宗 Our Sect Is Dirt Poor, but the Disciples Are Rolling in Money 宗门一贫如洗，弟子富得流油 Qingbixi清碧溪Eastern Fantasy5.8M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + no System + no harem + lighthearted + martial world] “Want to become an inner sect disciple? With free room and board?” Unable to resist the temptation, Jin Xiaochuan charged straight into the Nine-Story Tower, only to discover that it was a demonic sect officially registered with the authorities. 62.7kReads8.7Score4.4kShelves

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    Have you been reading, brothers?

31. 131 天 Sayings from the Heavenly Book 天书语录 Dongfang Zhen东方震Eastern Fantasy746k WordsOngoing The Book of Heavenly Words is an Eastern fantasy novel. After defeating the God of Chaos, the great Pangu used his divine power to split open the god's body, transforming it into pure and turbid qi. Pangu then exhausted his power and became the Milky Way galaxy, giving birth to all things. But the God of Chaos's divine consciousness awakens, intent on reclaiming its divine throne and turning the galaxy back into chaos, unleashing endless wars. To protect the survival and legacy of countless livi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An absolutely explosive plot!

32. 132 苍 Chronicles of the Azure Sky 苍穹史记 Xiao Xiao Hou笑笑侯Eastern Fantasy151k WordsCompleted "I really don't get it," Liu Guo said, scratching his head. "You've cultivated into a dragon, yet you talk more nonsense than us humans when we fight." He lowered his head and rubbed his belly, speaking as if to Xiao Yun and Su Qin, or perhaps just muttering to himself. "I left in such a hurry this morning that I haven't eaten breakfast. Dragon meat should taste pretty good, right?" —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (No clichés, no invincible characters, no system, no mindless wish-fulfillment; proceed with caution if you mind these.) Beneath the heavens, strange phenomena begin to appear. Faced with the unknown, should the small human race boldly move forward, or succumb to fear? Even if heaven and earth are unkind, you can still become your own dark horse! The most traditional yet not rigid Xianxia cultivation, the most explosive and delicious martial arts scenes—beneath the heavens, looking back suddenly, what is most unforgettable is the love, hate, and grudges of us ordinary people.

33. 133 说 I Said I Wanted Immortality Through Cultivation, So Why Are You Making Me Go All-Out Physically? 说好长生修仙，非逼我肉身爆种？ Drunk in the Breeze醉清风Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing [Not a power fantasy + Master of playing it safe + Immortal for all eternity + Lighthearted humor + Everyday life + No heroine] The path of cultivation is all about living long and thriving. Almost every cultivator spends their whole life pursuing immortality. Chen Yang, however, is the exact opposite. After eating mapo tofu and getting punched into another world by the mapo tofu maker’s husband, he gained the Longevity System. But the System was such a sly operator that it kept pumping up his c 3.1kReads6.9Score253Shelves
34. 134 吞 Heaven-Swallowing Gourd 吞天葫 Keeping Company with the Bell at Night夜伴钟声Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy + Decisive and Ruthless + No Saintly Hero + Revenge + Survival Through Cunning] Chu Feng, the greatest prodigy of Great Xia, was framed by the crown prince. His martial meridians were ripped out, his dantian shattered, and he was chained up in the Heavenly Prison like a dead dog. Just as he was falling into despair, the Heaven-Swallowing Gourd's spirit awoke and passed on an unrivaled divine art: absorb spiritual energy, devour bloodlines, and refine the soul! With the Heave 15.1kReads8.1Score1.6kShelves
35. 135 小 A Nobody's Cultivation Journey 小人物修仙 Mo Xing莫行Eastern Fantasy5.9M WordsCompleted [Mortal-focused cultivation + one female lead + no System + Azure Origin Sword Art + Demon Refining Pot + Six Paths of Reincarnation Disc + ruthless and decisive + top-tier battle of wits] Also known as Little Nobody's Cultivation Journey. The Human Realm arc is complete, so you can read with confidence. The Spirit Realm arc is currently being written. This is the story of an ordinary man from the bottom of society struggling to grow in the cultivation world. After inadvertently obtaining the Az 7.1kReads7.9Score570Shelves

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    A novel in the "mortal cultivation" genre, where the protagonist possesses Han Li's Azure Origin Sword Technique; you might want to check it out.

36. 136 魔 The Demon Realm's Prince Takes in Only Deadbeats and Unites the Divine and Demon Worlds 魔界殿下专收废材一统神魔两界 Kissing Fish zyx接吻鱼zyxEastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Invincible] [Xuanhuan] [Sci-fi] [Beast Taming] [Cultivation] From the start, he has two magical beasts: an Audi and a Mercedes-Benz. He establishes a sect in the human realm, summons a beautiful left guardian at the peak of the Great Emperor realm, and specializes in recruiting the most hopeless disciples. They might be butchers, people without talent or aptitude, or even the souls of the dead. He takes on the world’s number one Cultivation sect head-on and establishes a branch. When dark xenom 86Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You might want to check out these books. The stories are very original and highly innovative, humorous and witty, definitely worth reading.

37. 137 系 With the System as My Grandma and Heaven as My Dao, Am I Not Invincible? 系统是亲奶奶是天道，我岂不无敌 Kissing Fish zyx接吻鱼zyxEastern Fantasy459k WordsCompleted A continuation of The Demon Realm Prince Only Recruits the Most Hopeless Disciples and Unifies the God and Demon Realms. The male lead, Wang Chongyang, has unified the entire Lower Heaven Domain. His System, Xiao Ai, rewards him with three revelations about the truth. It turns out the System is actually his own grandmother, as well as the Heavenly Dao of the Lower Heaven Domain. She also tells him that the Cultivation world of the Lower Heaven Domain is really an experimental ground where upper- 19Reads6.8Score—Shelves
38. 138 大 The Final Years of the Great Yong: A True Record 大雍末年：实录 Zhangnan Clerk漳南小吏Eastern Fantasy295k WordsOngoing [Traditional cultivation and political intrigue, no transmigration, no System, no golden finger. Meticulously researched setting and dialogue that feels like people speaking in the original Chinese.] Wu Zheng was once a constable, but an accidental turn led him onto the path of immortality. He once wielded the power of the imperial court to repel demon beasts, and within a sect, he protected all living beings. But when the beasts retreated, people’s hearts began to stir. He saw the political mac 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The more you look at it, the better it gets; the more you read it, the more wonderful it becomes.

39. 139 云 A Starry Journey Above the Clouds 云上星途 Summer Clouds, Stars and Moon夏云星月Eastern Fantasy53k WordsOngoing This is a vast magical world, and this book tells the fantastical journey of a young man who possesses a "strange ring." With the ring spirit as his mentor and the ability to create clones, he sets out to explore the stars alongside a magical light spirit insect. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Star Path Above the Clouds" tells the story of China's strongest soldier king, reborn as an eight-year-old child in another world. Holding the Starfall Ring, he embarks on his own celestial path across a desolate continent. Why should you click? 1. Unique "Dual-World" Skill Fusion: • Past Life: A 30-year-old Chinese special forces captain, proficient in tactics, combat, and wilderness survival, calm as ice, with an iron will. • Present Life: An eight-year-old hunter's son, living in the dog-eat-dog world of "Tianwu Continent," burdened with blood feuds and unsolved mysteries. • Highlights: Witness how the protagonist collides modern special forces combat thinking and extreme survival skills with the stellar power and ancient techniques of a fantasy world, creating a revolutionary spark. It's not a simple "dimensional reduction attack," but a creative fusion of two civilizations' wisdom in a life-or-death situation. 2. Grand and Rigorous Innovative Power System: • Core: The Star Mage System. More than just simple and brutal "Qi cultivation and leveling up." • Branches: Star Warrior (melee), Star Array Master (sealing formations), Star Weapon Master (forging), Alchemist, Star Observer (prophecy and insight)... A complete system with vast room for imagination. • Realms: Body Tempering → Qi Condensation → Soul Gathering → Manifestation → Divine Transformation, progressively advancing, logically consistent, avoiding mindless leveling up. 3. Intelligent and Courageous, Rejecting "Cheat-Based, Mindless Fun" • The protagonist's strength begins with the tenacious will and tactical wisdom of a special forces soldier, and is perfected through arduous training and life-or-death battles in another world. • The "Starfall Ring" cheat function needs to be unlocked gradually, accompanied by risks and costs. Every growth is accompanied by real pain, choices, and losses. • Intricately Interlocking Plot: Village massacre, parents' disappearance, secrets of the ancient well, orc conspiracy, ancient sect ruins... Suspense builds, with profound foreshadowing. 4. A vividly portrayed world, where details reveal true artistry. From the hunters' lives in Luoxia Village to the dark and eerie karst caves; from the mercenary ecosystem of Beihe Town to the ancient secrets of the Xingqiong Sect. Characters are fleshed out: mysterious and protective parents, the mentor-student and friend-like spirit master Xuan Lao, righteous mercenary brothers, and various factions that are both enemies and allies. Adventures and dangers coexist: the warm bond gained from the spirit insect "Liuguang," and the life-or-death encounter with the "Rock Armor Poison Scorpion." 5. More than just leveling up, it's about seeking the truth and protecting the world. The protagonist's goals are clear and profound: to survive, become stronger, find his parents, and uncover the truth about his origins and the world. In the pursuit of power, he constantly questions his own heart: What is power? Whom should I protect? Where does the Dao lie? The emotional storyline is sincere and moving (single female lead, not a harem): the protagonist's longing for his parents, his respect for Xuan Lao, and his trust in his companions are subtle and understated, becoming one of the core driving forces behind his growth. You'll enjoy this book if you also love: • The realistic cultivation experience and strategic wisdom of *A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality* • The rigorous power system and the layered unveiling of world mysteries in *Lord of Mysteries* • The unwavering belief of an ordinary person in a chaotic world, gradually changing the course of history in *Ever Night* • The magnificent imagination of the vast starry sky and the evolution of life in *Swallowed Star* • Or perhaps you're simply tired of mindless wish-fulfillment novels and crave a story with brains, heart, and soul. Suitable Readers: • Experienced fantasy readers who enjoy solid world-building and logical plots. • Those who appreciate protagonists who fight with their brains and grow stronger in adversity. • Explorers with a strong interest in the theme of "combining modern knowledge with otherworldly powers". • Lovers of high-quality novels with smooth writing, delicate descriptions, and well-developed characters. Reading Suggestions: • Savor the prelude: The opening meticulously lays the groundwork for the world-building and character backgrounds, like a fine vintage wine—slow on the palate, but with a powerful finish. • Pay attention to subtle details and foreshadowing: Seemingly casual dialogues, object descriptions, and environmental settings may all conceal hidden clues, connecting to a grand vision of the future. • Immerse yourself in the protagonist's perspective: Feel the frustration and resilience of a mature soul trapped in a frail body, and experience the legendary transformation from a village boy to a master of the stars. --- *Starry Journey Above the Clouds* is not only a story about power and revenge, but also an epic tale of loneliness, protection, choices, and growth. Here, every star can be an opportunity or a trap; every step forward requires blood and tears, but also yields true feelings and the path to enlightenment. Follow Xia Yun, wielding meteorites, shattering thorns, and forging his own dazzling starry path above the mundane world.

40. 140 星 The Stars Are Eternal 星空永恒 Little Flying Pig Who Loves Tomatoes爱吃番茄的小飞猪Sci-Fi & Apocalypse347k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 181Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 141 日 The Sun and Moon Pearl 日月珠 An YiyuA安一隅AEastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The bloodstains on the ninety-thousand-step stairway to heaven had yet to dry, and An Yufan had already become the laughingstock of the Tianlong Sect for a hundred years. Through five years of bitter hardship, he knelt until his knees broke on the stone steps, yet could not gain even the slightest bit of cultivation. Only after accepting a blood curse in the Land of Nine Hells did he finally undergo a complete transformation. In a single day, he challenged the proud disciples of all five Tianlon 345Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This is a slow-burning story, with excellent writing, meticulous logic, and depth.

42. 142 至 Supreme Divine Relic 至高神迹 The Fisherman in a Rush抢鱼蓑笠翁Eastern Fantasy219k WordsCompleted (No harem, no System, no invincibility, no clichés. Read at your own discretion.) A picture. A tiny space within one’s palm. Some seek to understand the illusory within it. Others beg for a chance to survive. The old age has ended, and a new one has begun. Who can seize the opportunity as the old gives way to the new? I awoke from death and opened my eyes: Statues, paintings, deities, corridors, and miraculous relics. What secrets do they conceal? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book has a novel premise and is a slow burn; it's just too short, so you can leave it on your bookshelf for a while. The second book is very traditional and interesting, worth reading. The third book, although categorized as science fiction, is actually a fantasy novel with a fantasy theme.

43. 143 仙 The Creator God of the Immortal Realm: I Make All the Rules 仙界创世神一切规则我说了算 Kissing Fish zyx接吻鱼zyxEastern Fantasy200k WordsOngoing [Invincible] [Beast Taming] [Expanding His Forces] [Taking Disciples] [Xenomorphs] The male protagonist ascends to the Central Heaven Domain, a cultivation world. He recruits the Ancestral Dragon, subdues the Green Snake, establishes the Nine Netherworld, and lays down the laws of the underworld. "Serve me in life, and sell your souls for me in death!" "The living work for me, and the dead toil for me!" He destroys the Saint Sect and annihilates the Immortal Manor. I make all the rules. 194Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 144 长 The Longevity Sword, the Immortal of the Mortal Realm 长生剑，红尘仙 Feng Le枫乐Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted [Steady even in the thick of things, sharp-minded, kind-hearted, skilled in both combat and scholarship.] [Upright values, a conscience, and unmatched strength. Keep a low profile to the extreme, and you can afford to live boldly.] A little Taoist priest who has not yet mastered his skills arrives on the Flowing Cloud Continent. True to his unwavering Taoist convictions, he slays demons, exorcises evil, and upholds justice. This book is also titled The Longevity Sword, the Immortal of the Mortal 28.1kReads8.8Score2.8kShelves
45. 145 重 Reborn as a Good-for-Nothing: I Was an Immortal Venerable Who Survived Tribulation in My Past Life 重生废柴：我乃前世渡劫仙尊 Fengxiang Novels蜂享小说Male-Channel Fanfiction562k WordsOngoing The story follows the cultivation journey of the ordinary young Han Li. Born into humble circumstances, he enters the Seven Mysteries Sect through sheer perseverance, only to keep uncovering a forgotten past as he cultivates. It turns out he is the reincarnation of Venerable Han, who once ranged across the heavens. He fell while resisting the extraterrestrial Spirit Devourers, and a fragment of his soul was entrusted to a jade pendant before he was reborn. The Evergreen Technique conceals a mys 60Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 146 诡EN Anomaly Containment Facility, You're Containing Me, a Human? 诡异收容所，你收容我一个人类？ Yi Chen逸臣Urban3.2M WordsCompleted [No System]+ [No Heroine]+ [Cthulhu]+ [No Tired Tropes] (Also known as: Sequence: Ascension to Godhood) The Dark Prison has merged with reality, and bizarre creatures are invading the world through the “Gates.” An organization has quietly emerged, calling themselves the Wardens. They keep the bizarre creatures behind the “Gates,” and capture and contain any that make it into the world. Lu Xiao accidentally fell into the Dark Prison and lived there alone for three years. After the Wardens discove 52.5kReads9.2Score5kShelves
47. 147 一 One Sword to Annihilate the Void 一剑灭虚 Juice果汁Eastern Fantasy590k WordsCompleted Also known as: One Sword Annihilates the Void [Traditional Fantasy] + [Swordsmanship Prodigy] + [Transmigration] + [No System] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [the Myriad Worlds] + [A Bevy of Beauties] With a three-foot sword in hand, I’ll fight until no one dares oppose me! You waited until death was at your door to repent? Too late! I choose to wipe you all out. Li Xingchen’s soul transmigrated into the body of a good-for-nothing from the Sword Sect. By a stroke of luck, he brought the supreme tre 514Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    Annihilate the void with a single sword strike—the ultimate sword intent! The ultimate sword path.

48. 148 仙 Renegade Immortal: I, Wang Lin, Slay Immortals with Life and Death and Rule the Ages Alone! 仙逆，我王林，以生死斩仙，独断万古！ The Fisherman's Second Young Master渔家二少Male-Channel Fanfiction13k WordsCompleted Renegade Immortal: I, Wang Lin, slay immortals with life and death, and stand supreme through the ages! 477Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 149 天 Heavenly Abyss 天渊 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing (The print edition has been published and is available to buy online) A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called the Heavenly Abyss. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, Chen Qingyuan has emerged from the forbidden zone alive, but his cultivation has been destroyed and his spiritual roots severed. With his beloved breaking off their engagement and the various sects bullying him, what is Chen Qingyuan supposed to do? “Chen Qingyuan, you have tw 981.4kReads9.4Score102.3kShelves
50. 150 太 Immortal Lord of the Grand Void 太虚仙主 Chilled Edamame凉拌毛豆Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted Ten thousand years ago, the Immortal Lord Ye Chen died with a grievance in his heart. Ten thousand years later, Prince Ye Chen was reduced to a hostage. Across time and space, two lonely souls collide, stirring up love and hatred from two lifetimes. He takes up the path of the strong once more, and a grand cultivation journey slowly unfolds… He strides across the ancient immortal heavens, while his perilous quest for revenge is drenched in blood… I will return to the Great Void, reach the summit 21.3kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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