Any Novels About Unorthodox Paths, Not Mainstream Cultivation? 有旁门左道类小说吗，不是主流修仙的

1. 101 民 Strange Tales from Republican-Era Sanjiang 民国三江诡事集 Rabbit 87兔87Mystery220k WordsCompleted Whenever Eunuch Li from the teahouse downstairs told stories about the many strange and uncanny things he had encountered in his youth, a crowd would always gather around him. Whenever I was bored as a child, I would run over to listen. A corpse that had been dead for days was pulled from the Yangtze River, yet bled when its relatives came to see it. The owner of Second Brother’s restaurant had a brother who was a sworn brother of the underworld. One night, he followed the gang’s leader to an ab 123Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 102 吞 Heaven-Swallowing Demon Emperor 吞天妖帝 Tomatoes Without Sugar番茄不放糖Eastern Fantasy5.9M WordsOngoing [Monster Cultivation] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Unconventional Xianxia] The same old world of immortals, but a completely different story. A little monster refuses to settle for an ordinary life. Even a toad can dream of devouring the heavens! This is the story of a little monster who refuses to be ordinary and rises against the odds. Mo Fan was reborn, only to become the most ordinary toad. Unwilling to settle for a mundane life, he has no choice but to embark on the path of demon cultivation an 123kReads8.7Score14.2kShelves

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   🔥🔥🔥🔥Transmigrating into a demon is bad enough, but being a toad is even worse! Being a toad is bad enough, but being a monstrous toad is unacceptable. Mo Fan: "Is there anyone more tragically transmigrated than me?" "It's been half a year! Do you know how I've spent these past six months?! Ah!"

3. 103 白 Selling Clothes by Day, Sewing Corpses by Night 白天卖衣服，晚上缝尸体 Night Shadow夜幽影Mystery2.7M WordsCompleted [Traditional supernatural horror, folk terror, decisive and ruthless] I rented an apartment where someone had died, hoping to save money, only to be plunged into endless darkness... My terrifying girlfriend has a mouth full of sharp teeth and haunts me day and night; A headless vengeful infant on the highway frantically tries to steal people’s heads; A horrifying internet celebrity livestreams herself peeling off people’s faces, while the comments turn eerie; At a Cat Immortal shrine in a strang 51.9kReads9.2Score6.2kShelves
4. 104 妖EN The Pig-Slaying Saber Dances in a World of Monsters and Mayhem! 妖诡乱世，你杀猪刀法还成精了？ Just Want Lu Bai就要鹿佰Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsOngoing Lin Feng was born into a chaotic world plagued by demons and monsters. For sixteen years, he never had enough to eat or wear. Three months ago, his father, the family’s sole breadwinner and a master who had reached the completion of Skin Tempering, was killed by demons and monsters. His mother, younger sister, and he were left to struggle through life. Just as they were about to reach their limit, the government office began recruiting, and Lin Feng hoped his status as a soldier’s family member 23.9kReads7.6Score2.1kShelves
5. 105 九 The Ninth-Rank Demon Exorcist 九品驱魔人 Sharp Edge Hidden in Night Eyes夜眸藏锋Eastern Fantasy5.3M WordsCompleted When the sun sets, every door in the city is shut! Evil spirits open their eyes, and monsters run rampant! The Wei Constables mount the city walls, while exorcists draw their swords. An apprentice from a martial arts school stands proudly amid the demons, determined to protect one last sanctuary. 70.1kReads9.1Score7.6kShelves
6. 106 梦 Dreaming of the Condor Heroes, I Master the Sunflower Manual 梦回射雕，我练会葵花宝典 Moonlight Foot Soldier月光小卒Male-Channel Fanfiction19k WordsCompleted I Dreamed of the Condor Heroes and Mastered the Sunflower Manual 326Reads—Score—Shelves

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   …However, the lingering concern in his heart hadn't been completely let go. How could he dispel it now? Lin Yu suddenly remembered that among the large box of martial arts manuals he had obtained from Zhu Changling's house, besides the Ying Gu Notes, Iron Palm Divine Skill, and One-Finger Divine Skill, there was also a set of Zhu family's inherited martial arts—"One-Finger Divine Skill: Judge's Brush Technique." A thought struck him: Why not practice calligraphy? This set of Zhu family Judge's Brush Technique was a direct disciple of Master Yideng, and Zhu Ziliu, the ancestor of the Zhu family, evolved it from One-Finger Divine Skill. It incorporated acupoint striking techniques into the Judge's Brush Technique, requiring no excessive effort to cultivate finger strength; the essence of One-Finger Divine Skill could be executed solely with the Judge's Brush. Later, it was combined with calligraphy, hence the name "One-Finger Divine Skill: Judge's Brush Technique," which was quite unique. According to the strokes, each Chinese character, even each stroke, could be transformed into an exquisite move. Lin Yu had seen it before, and although it was eye-opening, he had no time to practice it due to the abundance of other martial arts techniques he possessed. Looking back now, practicing calligraphy has proven to be a calming and peaceful activity when I'm feeling troubled, making it quite suitable for my current situation. Moreover, the discussion in the "One Yang Script Finger Judge's Calligraphy" about the connection between calligraphy and martial arts has also piqued my interest. The book states: "Calligraphy and martial arts seem unrelated, but in reality, they share a common principle. When calligraphy is practiced to a high level, even a soft brush can penetrate the paper and penetrate deeply into the wood. Many people consider this empty talk, but this is because they do not understand its profound mystery. Martial arts emphasizes that power originates from the ground, concentrating the body's strength into a single point for explosive release. When releasing power, both feet must push off the ground, using the rebound force to transmit through the legs to the waist, back, shoulders, arms, and wrists, ultimately exploding at the fingertips. Among these, the waist is particularly crucial; as the boxing manual says, 'Its root is in the feet, it originates in the legs, it is controlled by the waist, and it manifests in the fingers.' Calligraphy is the opposite. Beginners often feel fatigue in their hands and arms, only achieving some success when their waist feels fatigued; if they can practice until even their toes feel tired, they have considerable skill. Then, from fatigue to no fatigue, one can begin to appreciate the wonder of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy, where the power penetrates the paper and penetrates deeply into the wood." Lin Yu pondered this statement and found it quite interesting, recalling an anecdote. In *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber*, it is recorded that on Zhang Sanfeng's 90th birthday, he was troubled because his third disciple, Yu Daiyan, had been crippled by A San, a master from the Ruyang Prince's mansion. He then practiced calligraphy to express his feelings. Zhang Cuishan, peeking through the window, saw his master first write the *Letter of Mourning*, and then add the twenty-four characters: "The supreme martial arts weapon, the Dragon Saber, commands the world, none dare disobey; without the Heaven Sword, who can contend?" The strokes gradually expanded with his emotions, growing larger and larger. Zhang Cuishan even gleaned a powerful martial art from it, wielding the Judge's Pen with immense power. Recalling this story, Lin Yu became even more interested in the combination of calligraphy and martial arts: "I never imagined that these two, one literary and the other martial, one orthodox and the other reversed, seemingly unrelated, would actually have so many similarities in terms of moves and the application of strength. No wonder calligraphers often live long lives; practicing calligraphy is actually equivalent to practicing boxing! It's truly incredible." So every day, he practiced calligraphy with great enthusiasm. However, he didn't use a brush and ink, but only his hands, using his fingers instead of a brush, writing in the air. This action gradually became a unique sight on Bright Peak. Every morning, the people on Bright Peak could see their leader, Lin Yu, standing in the martial arts training ground. Although it was said to be practicing boxing, it was not like ordinary boxing routines; he only gestured in the air with his fingers. Although it was said to be writing, it was accompanied by footwork, darting and turning, with the rhythm of profound martial arts flowing from his fingertips. The followers were secretly amazed that their leader's skills had reached such a level; even a casual gesture was a peerless martial art. Thus, watching Lin Yu practice calligraphy remotely every morning became a grand event at Bright Peak. Not only did his disciples eagerly watch, but the members of the Ming Cult also gathered around to observe. Except for the blind Xie Xun, all the high-ranking members of the Ming Cult were present, including Zhao Min and the four civil officials left behind at the main altar—Li Shanchang, Liu Ji, Zhu Sheng, and Song Lian—who often stopped to watch. These four scholars, in particular, though ignorant of martial arts, were all refined calligraphers, watching with rapt attention, occasionally whispering among themselves, discussing brushstrokes and their meaning, all with excited expressions. With each day's practice, Lin Yu gradually improved, his finger movements becoming increasingly exquisite, and his understanding of the One-Yang Finger Calligraphy deepening. He secretly praised its power: "The world has so many Chinese characters; by practicing like this, every stroke, every character can be transformed into a martial art. The intricacies are truly unfathomable, and the potential is limitless!" Perhaps it was only because the Zhu family had not produced a top master that this martial art remained unknown, almost buried in obscurity. Fortunately, he had unearthed it by chance. That morning, he was in particularly high spirits, first writing the five thousand words of the *Tao Te Ching*, then the *Huang Ting Jing*. His fingers danced across the paper, gradually entering a state of absorption, writing from the first light of dawn until nearly midday. More and more onlookers gathered, all captivated by the sight. Lin Yu's fingertips hovered, his mind focused on the air. He began by writing left and right "dots," then his fingertips suddenly plunged downwards, the force concentrated like a falling stone, echoing left and right, much like the "Zan" technique in the One-Finger Divine Skill, where power bursts forth from the fingertips, specifically targeting the opponent's acupoints such as Tanzhong, Juque, and Qimen. Then, his body swayed, his fingertips leaving a trail of afterimages as he wrote two horizontal strokes, the short horizontals like a light sword grazing the throat, his wrist turning with a gust of wind—the "sweeping" motion of the Judge's Pen. The long horizontal stroke requires a relaxed shoulder and dropped elbow, with power originating from the waist and abdomen, flowing upwards to the fingertips. The movement is stable yet contains immense force, like a whip striking, ending with a slight upward flick, seemingly able to deflect the incoming force. Finally, the middle vertical stroke, like a pillar supporting the sky, plunges straight down at the fingertips, subtly echoing the "chopping" force of Iron Palm Kung Fu, exerting power from top to bottom. If the opponent raises their arm to block, the "suspended needle" ending of this vertical stroke can be used to change tactics, striking the wrist pulse point. Thus, the regular script character "" (half) leaps into the air. He was immersed in the correspondence between the strokes and martial arts moves, completely forgetting himself. He gradually discovered that indeed, the beginning, development, transition, and conclusion of each Chinese character subtly corresponded to the circulation of internal energy and the exertion of limbs. For example, the left-falling stroke of the character "" (knife) is like a strike, the horizontal hook like a horizontal slash; the dot of the character "" (sword) is like a straight thrust, the vertical hook like a chopping… Suddenly, he switched to cursive script, his fingertips moving like dragons: the long stroke of the character "" required twisting his waist and shoulders, the fingertips sweeping out diagonally, like a soft sword coiling around the finger, capable of entangled and disarming the opponent's weapon; while the downward stroke required exerting force against the flow, like a heavy hammer pounding earth, the force suddenly increasing as the finger landed. This "three twists and turns" movement was precisely the triple change of dissipating force, accumulating force, and releasing force, capable of breaking through fierce fist techniques. Finally, he finished with the character "" in clerical script. The last stroke, the hook, required sinking the elbow and accumulating power, like a fully drawn bow, until the bend reached its limit, the fingertips suddenly shooting out. This "hook" force was like a hidden arrow suddenly shot, specifically targeting the opponent's joint gaps, similar in effect to the "returning spear" of the "Yang Family Spear Technique". Between the rise and fall of his fingertips, it seemed as if invisible techniques flowed in the air, perfectly integrated with his overall aura. When Lin Yu calmly finished his movements, he realized that the martial arts arena was already surrounded by people, yet completely silent. Among the crowd, a minor Ming Cult leader, whose martial arts were slightly inferior, couldn't fully grasp the intricacies of the movements, but he found the leader's "fist technique" fluid and captivating. Seeing Lin Yu finish his stance, he thought, "The leader has stopped. Although I don't quite understand it myself, seeing how engrossed Vice Leader Yin and the others are, the leader's demonstration must be a top-tier, unparalleled martial art. I should at least show my support!" So he wanted to applaud and cheer. But before he could speak, his quick-witted companion covered his mouth and pulled him aside. His companion made a "shh" gesture, indicating he should look around. He turned his head and saw that everyone around him was either frowning in thought or looking enlightened, all immersed in their recent insights and not yet recovered. Startled, he quickly covered his mouth, barely daring to breathe, and secretly glanced at everyone's expressions. Zhao Min, Vice Leader Yin Tianzheng, the two envoys Yang Xiao and Fan Yao, and Zhou Yunhe and his wife, all had their eyes slightly closed, still savoring the martial arts principles in the leader's gestures and brushstrokes. Zhang Wuji also stood there, his eyes shining, clearly having gained a lot. Only a few young female disciples seemed to understand, but were infected by the atmosphere around them, holding their breath and looking around intently, not daring to make a sound. Yin Tianzheng was the first to recover, suddenly opening his eyes, a sharp glint in them. He raised his right hand, using his palm as a brush, and wrote the character "" (power) in the air. With a slight drop in his shoulders and elbows, he infused the powerful force of Eagle Claw Kung Fu into the stroke. At the end, a twist of his waist and abdomen released a sudden gust of wind from his palm, startling the followers around him who quietly took a half-step back. He stroked his beard and laughed, "Wonderful! Wonderful! The way of calligraphy and martial arts, Master, can actually be integrated with my Eagle Claw Kung Fu! From now on, the martial arts of my Ming Cult will have another path to advancement!" Yang Xiao and Fan Yao also awoke one after the other, exchanging a glance, both seeing deep shock in each other's eyes. Yang Xiao had previously been studying the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, but always felt a stagnation in the flow of energy. Now, recalling Lin Yu's twisting waist and turning shoulders when writing the cursive character "," he suddenly realized: "So, energy doesn't have to be forced out blindly. Like the 'three twists and turns' of a downward stroke, releasing force before accumulating it, can actually break through all the force!" Fan Yao recalled the dynamic and expressive strokes of Lin Yu writing the character "sword" earlier, especially the final vertical hook, which was full of profound mystery. He murmured, "I've practiced the moves of the Judge's Pen before, but I never thought it could be combined with calligraphy strokes. This move combines the skill of acupoint striking with the power of a weapon—it's simply amazing!" Then Zhang Wuji excitedly ran over, "Master, just now when you wrote 'The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao' from the Tao Te Ching, the brushstrokes of that character 'Tao' made me feel the rhythm of internal energy flow, and I grasped the essence of using pure Yang internal energy to propel the Seven Injury Fist. Some of the stumbling blocks I encountered when practicing the fist before suddenly became clear." "... As for Lin Yu himself, he naturally benefited the most. Although he was originally a master of martial arts, he was not skilled in calligraphy. Unexpectedly, after practicing calligraphy for only a few days, he had grasped the key to the connection between calligraphy and martial arts. Not only did his martial arts improve greatly, but his calligraphy also became extraordinary, making him a master calligrapher overnight. Even more amazing were the four civil officials, including Li Shanchang. They were so engrossed that they unconsciously imitated Lin Yu's finger gestures, drawing lines in the air. Previously, Lin Yu had taught them the basic mental techniques of the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Originally, he only did so out of pity for their weak constitution and fear that the cold weather at the headquarters might harm their health, hoping that they could strengthen their bodies and resist the frost. Unexpectedly, these four were already very learned and had a deep foundation in calligraphy. Today, witnessing this amazing scene of "integrating martial arts into calligraphy," they suddenly had a breakthrough and vaguely grasped the common principle between calligraphy and martial arts. Several years later, these four scholars actually studied what they had learned that day day and night." Furthermore, having mastered the basic techniques of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, each of them possessed formidable martial arts skills. Li Shanchang excelled in regular script calligraphy, his fist techniques were steady and powerful, and ordinary early-stage second-rate masters couldn't even get close to him. Liu Ji preferred running script calligraphy, his claw techniques were agile and graceful, and he was skilled at disarming opponents, earning him a reputation in the martial arts world and the nickname "Master of Disarming." Song Lian specialized in clerical script calligraphy, his palm techniques were heavy and powerful, instantly felling those struck. On one occasion, when martial arts villains attacked, Song Lian, with only a brush and his iron palms, subdued three second-rate masters. This became a legendary tale, earning him the title of "Deadly Scholar" among the outlaws. However, the most formidable among them was Zhu Sheng. Because he already possessed the deepest skill in calligraphy and was willing to work hard, practicing calligraphy daily, cultivating the Nine Yang Divine Skill, and recalling the essence of Lin Yu's calligraphy, he unknowingly broke through to the peak of the second-rate level. The other three were no match for him, only their reputation in the martial arts world remained unknown. Never underestimate the peak of the second-rate realm. The martial world is vast, seemingly teeming with masters, but in reality, only a handful can truly reach the first-rate level. Even Lin Yu, who transmigrated and used Monkey Wine combined with the "Mysterious Heaven Change" mental technique to cultivate a large number of first-rate and even top-tier masters for the Ming Cult and the Beggars' Sect, making the first-rate realm seem much cheaper, still doesn't amount to more than a hundred first-rate masters in the entire martial world. As for second-rate masters, they are already the backbone of major sects. An ordinary sect with one or two early-stage second-rate masters is enough to dominate a region. As for the peak of the second-rate, they are basically capable of founding their own sect. Zhu Sheng, a mere scholar, reached this level solely through martial arts techniques he gleaned from observing calligraphy, supplemented by the introductory mental technique of the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Such comprehension and opportunity are rare even in the entire history of the martial world. Later, those who knew about it came to Zhu Sheng seeking martial arts instruction. Zhu Sheng just smiled and pointed to the brush and ink on the table: "My skills all come from calligraphy." "If you want to practice, you must first write the characters well, and then understand the principle of 'the force penetrates the paper,' and then you will have entered the door." The visitor was a rough, uncultured man who knew nothing of calligraphy and hated writing. Hearing this, he could only leave dejectedly. Meanwhile, having immersed himself in calligraphy practice for days, his brushstrokes flowed like dragons and snakes, the strength of his fingertips and the flow of his mind gradually becoming one. In Lin Yu's heart, his longing for Ye Bin, like faint ink spreading on rice paper, slowly faded with each stroke. He began to ponder the matter of breaking through to the Yuan Tai realm. This realm required condensing essence, energy, spirit, and spiritual power into a chaotic Yuan Tai, a watershed between mortals and immortals. It concerned whether he could successfully condense his Nascent Soul in the future, and he couldn't afford to be careless. Recalling his own experiences, from his soul transmigrating into the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, to saving the Fire Dragon, capturing Cheng Kun, supporting the Beggars' Sect, taking charge of the Ming Cult, healing Qian Ye, protecting Cui Shan, protecting Yin Li… ​​even throwing himself into the revolution and leading his troops against the Yuan, each and every one of these events was intertwined with countless causes and effects. Like a dense net binding him, it tightened his heart. "I bear too much karma, too deeply entangled with worldly fortune. Although I've overcome my emotional tribulation, I fear the path to enlightenment will still be fraught with obstacles." Just as he was pondering how to proceed more cautiously, Er Xuan suddenly approached. Lin Yu noticed that although Mu Xuan had broken through to the late stage of the Swordsman realm, his aura carried a hint of restlessness, clearly indicating an unstable foundation. A thought struck him, and he suddenly remembered a place…

7. 107 我 I’m Not the Blood Demon: Who Touched My Treasure Basin? 我不是血魔之谁动了我的聚宝盆 Moonlight Foot Soldier月光小卒Male-Channel Fanfiction615k WordsCompleted He Yuan, a third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, fell into demonic tribulation after secretly practicing the Asura Path’s supreme scripture, the Blood God Sutra. With no other choice, he used the secret art “Escape into Nothingness,” passed down by his master, to take his own life. Fortunately, his remnant soul survived, and he was reincarnated... Years later, Lin Yu, a PhD who studied in America, transmigrates into The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber as Gao Zecheng, an inconspicuous disciple 326Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 108 穿 Reborn as Wang Yuyan, I Write the Second Half of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 穿成王语嫣，写下半部笑傲江湖 Moonlight Foot Soldier月光小卒Female-Channel Fanfiction19k WordsCompleted Reborn as Wang Yuyan, I Wrote the Second Half of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 166Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 都 The Urban All-Purpose Lottery System 都市全能抽奖系统 Demon-Slaying Order Abbot屠魔令斋主Male-Channel Fanfiction443k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Chen Feng, a young man from the city, obtained a sign-in lottery System. He discovered that he could win all kinds of skills, cultivation techniques, and items through the System's sign-in lottery... He could even use the System's power to transmigrate at any time into different film, TV, and novel worlds. Love in the Courtyard, Ode to Joy, Love Apartment, Drawing Sword, The Legend of the Condor Heroes, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Uncle Nine, Journey to the West, the Primordia 1.9kReads6.8Score102Shelves

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   Nourish true qi, build the foundation of the Dao, and unleash the Yin spirit. The unorthodox path is difficult to attain; it refines malevolent qi, pollutes the soul, and seeks only temporary freedom. The side paths are arduous; one must avoid earth fire and evade fierce winds to give birth to the Yang spirit. The unorthodox Daoist has been reborn; in this life, I will establish a Daoist lineage, cultivate Daoist artifacts, and suppress all beings.

10. 110 白 The White Fox Guardian Spirit 白狐保家仙 Heartless in the Mortal World無心恋红尘Mystery737k WordsCompleted I was just a mortuary cosmetologist, until I saved a white fox and killed a wolf demon during a camping trip. That unexpected encounter tied me to the immortal families of the Northeast by an unbreakable bond. More and more great demons have since moved into my home. Was it an accident or a long-planned scheme? I have no idea. Grief over his beloved wife turned his hair white overnight. To keep his promise, he willingly gave up his treasured artifact. For the woman he loved, he lived in a state 3.2kReads9.0Score292Shelves
11. 111 旁 The Unorthodox Paper Effigy Maker 旁门扎纸匠 Yu Jingyang余旌扬Mystery872k WordsCompleted The Heavenly Demons invaded, the immortals died, the Buddhas fell, and the Heavenly Dao collapsed. The Divine Tune Sect, the Soul-Seizing Sect, the Red Handkerchief, the Orchid Sect... The eight heterodox lineages protect the human world. Paper Effigy Makers, Night Watchmen, Seven-Emotion Immortal Officials, Six-Desire Bodhisattvas... This is a legend of the unorthodox arts. 192Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 112 点 The Way of Restraint 点道为止 Meng Ru Shen Ji梦入神机Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Meng Ru Shen Ji brings back the spirit of Dragon and Snake! A high school student stumbles into the world of traditional martial arts, and from then on, rises like a dragon amid the storm, surpassing the limits of the human body, taking on artificial intelligence, and shaping the fate of the world! What exactly is kung fu? Flashy moves, or a way to kill? Are the techniques forged through three thousand years of cold-weapon warfare and countless private brawls really a scam? In this book, Meng Ru 23.5kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves
13. 113 人 A Daoist Who Trains Himself into a God 人在道门，内卷成神 Fishing Village Coach渔村教练Eastern Fantasy623k WordsCompleted He transmigrates to another world and becomes Chengyi, a young Daoist novice at Qingfeng Temple. “Junior Brother, you may lack talent, but remember not to lose heart.” “The Sword Ancestor of Shu Mountain was dull as a child, yet he swung his sword a hundred thousand times every day. In the end, he mastered the Heavenly Sword in a single move and stirred the winds and clouds!” “Shennong, the ancestor of humanity, tasted a hundred herbs to understand their medicinal properties and master the arts 69Reads8.2Score142Shelves
14. 114 我 I Practice Martial Arts in a World of Gods and Ghosts 我在神诡世界开武道 Frost on the Ground Beneath the Bright Moon明月地上霜Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted The martial path has fallen into decline, while demonic arts and immortal techniques emerge one after another. There are sinister, terrifying demons, immortal humans who look down on all living beings, and humans struggling to survive. A white jade bead etched with a dragon pattern set Lin Li on the path of extreme martial cultivation! “This world belongs to the martial cultivators of the human race!” 9kReads8.8Score585Shelves
15. 115 得 Attain the Dao and Ascend to Immortality 得道升仙 A Little Bit.一点点.Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Enlightenment] [Supernatural abilities] [Imperial dynasty] At the end of his life, Liu Xiangdong digs a hole in the back hills, intending to bury himself. But instead, he arrives in an age of cultivation at its height. Aristocratic clans, the imperial court, the Hundred Schools of Thought, supreme religious sects. The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Transformations! The Thirty-Six Heavenly Snares! Amid a maze of tangled paths, in an age when human lives are as worthless as grass, he rises above it al 6.8kReads8.5Score453Shelves
16. 116 妖EN Demon World: I Become a Martial Saint with the System! 妖魔世界：我以系统成武圣！ The Merciful Lion仁慈的狮子Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Muscles + body-tempering martial arts + stat points + slaying demons and monsters + ruthless action! In a world of demons and monsters, human lives are as worthless as grass! Lu Shaolin is reborn in this world. Starting from the bottom, he uses the power of the System to smash through every obstacle, become a Martial Saint, and turn the tide! In truth, even the tiniest spark can set the grassland ablaze and burn away all corruption! 21.1kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
17. 117 什 What Do You Mean, Cao Cao? I'm a Martial Saint 什么曹贼，我是武圣 Too Many Carbs碳水摄入过多Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted [Extreme Muscle Power]+ [Ironclad Martial Arts]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Pure Adrenaline] The Great Dao has fallen into ruin, and strange creatures are everywhere. You Chen was reborn as a young man and awakened a martial arts interface. Wind and Thunder Palm, Golden Body Art, Eagle Claw Technique, Blood-Slashing Saber. The martial arts that ordinary people spend their whole lives mastering can be improved instantly through the interface. Who says only ghost tamers can fight strange creatures? 9.7kReads8.0Score650Shelves
18. 118 你 You Worship the Gods, I Worship Myself! 你们拜神，我拜自己！ Wandering Through the Void神游虚空Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Also known as Spiritual Qi Revival: I Get Stronger by Sacrificing Everything! (Spiritual Qi Revival + Leveling Up + the Myriad Worlds + No Female Lead + Wild Imagination + High Martial Arts + Beyond) "From your words and actions, I can see you're quite surprising. I never expected you to resist the charms of women and grasp the truth that beauty is but bones, rosy flesh a skull, and the mortal body frail and wretched." Zuo Xuanji: ??? I was just pretending! You actually believe that? Zuo Xuanji 28.1kReads8.1Score2.1kShelves
19. 119 旁 I Became an Immortal Through Unorthodox Ways 旁门左道吾成仙 I Like Chicken Breast喜欢吃鸡胸肉Urban405k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Xu Chen had cancer. Unable to afford treatment, he could only wait for death. Disheartened, he was duped by an old charlatan into learning a whole set of useless esoteric arts. After struggling for five long years, he left this world with regrets. To his surprise, he was reborn with his memories intact, and every esoteric technique he had learned turned out to be real. In this life, he seeks neither fame nor fortune. With the arts at his fingertips and an unremarkable level 2Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 我 The Daoist Arts I Created Can Kill the Supernatural 我创立的道法能杀死诡异 Hundred Lotuses百莲花Eastern Fantasy249k WordsCompleted Li Mo transmigrated to a world overrun by demons, monsters, ghosts, and spirits, becoming a blind man with a supercomputer for a brain. Before his eyes, the world was made up of formulas and lines composed of zeroes and ones. His supercomputer brain could deduce anything and everything. “Analyzing the human body's structure. Calculating the possibility of opening a dantian!” “Analyzing all Daoist scriptures. Calculating the possibility of deducing Daoist cultivation techniques!” “Analyzing the m 122Reads6.7Score—Shelves
21. 121 武 Martial God: Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, Boundless Divine Powers 武神：天罡地煞，神通无量 Wandering Through the Void神游虚空Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Also known as High Martial: I Learn Divine Arts in Another World [High Martial + Transmigration to Another World + No Female Lead + Self-Centered: If I can't beat you, I'll reason with you. If I can, I'll hit you hard] In the Age of Martial Arts, some warriors are impervious to blades and spears. The strongest can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth with divine forms, while sages hold the void and the mightiest are immortal and indestructible. Gu Hanshan transmigrated here, but fo 9.9kReads8.1Score827Shelves
22. 122 全 Global Class Change: Are Dual-Class Characters Pathetically Weak? 全民转职：双职业者弱爆了？ Phantom Rain Reflecting on the Sea幻雨映海Urban2.3M WordsCompleted Top student Li Sen transmigrates from Earth to Blue Star and spends three years as a bottom-of-the-class student. At last, he gets the only fair chance of his life: Career awakening! But as soon as he awakens, everyone mocks him! “Haha! Li Sen, your two life skills make you a born wage slave.” “Come on, Li Sen, I’ll give you a job. You can clean the toilets for 600 a month!” “Hahaha! Come work at my family’s pig farm as a livestock keeper!” His classmates have no idea that he awakened three care 12.4kReads7.4Score996Shelves
23. 123 日 The Sun and Moon Dual Cultivation Art 日月双修功 Web Novel Xiao Xiaosheng网文笑笑生Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted At the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm, the Immortal Emperor Jing Chengxuan was killed by the Nine Profound Female Immortal Emperor. His soul was reborn in the body of the mortal Jing Chengxuan, who had his dantian destroyed by his bride on their wedding night. Jing Chengxuan cultivates supreme immortal arts, defies fate, and takes revenge on his enemies, making Yun Yiran regret her actions for the rest of her life. He rises step by step, fights his way back to the Immortal Realm, and takes his r 2.8kReads6.2Score336Shelves

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    [Laughing][Cool][Laughing][What][Evil laugh][Shy][Laughing][What] Very funny, exciting story, a good online novel that quality men like to read.

24. 124 合 The Useless Disciple of the Hehuan Sect 合欢宗废材 Qin Gengxin秦更新Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + traditional fantasy + multiple heroines + espionage + battles of wits] Ye Huan is a disciple so disappointing that even the Hehuan Sect wants nothing to do with him. By chance, he obtains an inheritance, and from then on becomes a man who can hold up the heavens. One way for men to survive in the Hehuan Sect is to become spies. As it happens, Ye Huan is an espionage enthusiast, and with his exceptional powers of logical deduction, he matches wits with all sides on the covert fro 1.8kReads7.2Score173Shelves
25. 125 民 Strange Tales from the Civil Affairs Bureau (Complete in 8 Volumes) 民调局异闻录（全8册） Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted The Strange Tales of the Bureau of Investigation series creates an entirely new world of suspense: a mysterious organization dedicated to uncovering the truth behind bizarre, uncanny, and supernatural events, and the world it faces. The stories are wildly strange and utterly captivating, with a witty, playful style and one suspenseful twist after another. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put them down. Throughout history, strange cases and evil monsters have always been dealt with by 37.4kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves

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    What is good, what is evil? Say goodbye to book drought, starting with you and me! A groundbreaking masterpiece, a breath of fresh air unlike anything I've ever read before, an original masterpiece, a new genre, with delicate writing and a tight plot.

26. 126 左 Righteous Energy from the Unorthodox Path 左道正能量 His Majesty the Sleeper Has Arrived觉皇大人参上Eastern Fantasy211k WordsOngoing I gaze up at the world from hell, and glimpse the path of slaughter that swallows all living things! I do not seek enlightenment through contemplation of white bones. I strip away flesh and blood to ascend to the heavens! Ascend to the heavens, prove the Dao through white bones, and roam free! Alas, the immortal path is distant. Smash open its gates and claim the golden robe! 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unorthodox methods and positive energy, look me in the eye.

27. 127 蛊 Gu King Ajie 蛊王阿杰 Little Sheep That Can Fly Every Day每天会飞的小羊Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [Fantasy + Gu Arts + Comedy + Rebirth + Hidden Identity + Mystery + Feuds + First Person] “Reborn to defy fate and slay the Blood Demon, break the curse and ascend to Emperor, unrivaled among the gods!” [Laughing out loud! Can Gu King A Jie cut his way through a fantasy world with this trick?] Miao Awei (roaring): Miao A Jie, prepare to die! He kicked me off a cliff in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons. When I opened my eyes again, I had been reborn three years in the past. Miao Cuihua (poundi 109Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Chapter 89 of the refreshing novel → Honey Trap [Laughing] → "Do you have a brilliant plan?" Miao Awei and Long Aotian were even more curious. Miao Cuihua said, word by word, "So, in my opinion, why don't we set up a honey trap for that despicable Miao Ajie?"

28. 128 悲 Will History Repeat Itself? No, This Time I’ll Restore My Kingdom 悲剧重演？不，我这次一定要复国 Wood, Sprawling Everywhere漫天遍野的伍德Male-Channel Fanfiction507k WordsCompleted This novel tells the story of Murong Fu transmigrating to different worlds to accomplish his mission of restoring his kingdom. The first world so far: Murong Fu transmigrates into Viserys III Targaryen, the beggar king! The second series features the Eighth Prince in the world of Yongzheng. 1.6kReads8.0Score101Shelves

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    Riding a dragon through unorthodox means.

29. 129 阵 High Battle Clouds: Heroes Languish in Solitude 阵云高：英雄寂寞 Ya Yu 16雅鱼16Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsOngoing Genius protagonist, no System, ruthless and decisive. Li Chengfeng, a genius formation master, uses formations to cultivate all kinds of mutated spirit insects. At last, he achieves a first-grade Golden Core. Just as everything seems to be going his way, he encounters a genius of the Ghost Clan. After a fierce battle, the Ghost Clan Golden Core cultivator dies, while Li Chengfeng, gravely wounded, is swept into a spatial black hole. A new legend is about to begin. 1.1kReads—Score136Shelves

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    A genius of formations, using formations to cultivate mutated spirit insects—a unique path to immortality!

30. 130 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves

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    This is a book you've never seen before, with extremely unique content, involving a vast amount of knowledge beyond the human realm. The author, having survived numerous near-death experiences, learned the deepest secrets of the universe. The book tells us the greatest secret of this cosmos: Gods can ascend from the human realm! How? The book contains all the answers you seek. It presents a grand panorama of the universe, discussing the spirit world, the underworld, and the celestial realm. You will thoroughly understand how the universe and all things came into being, the true identities of so-called gods, immortals, ghosts, and extraterrestrials, who I am, where I came from, and where I am going…

31. 131 五 The Dream of the Five Elements 五行梦幻记 Adding Copper Oil at Night夜晚点铜油Ancient Romance957k WordsOngoing A fantasy ensemble with a new system and multiple elements: the five phases, demons and spirits, magic, runes, formations, incantations, magical treasures, martial arts, swordsmanship, and the Eight Trigrams. Multiple storylines and worlds. No romance, no System, no transmigration, no rebirth, no face-slapping, no showing off, no prestige, no special aura, no redemption arc. No hype, but we’re carrying on. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All are niche topics, focusing on the Five Elements, demons and monsters, magic, runes, formations, incantations, magical artifacts, martial arts, swordsmanship, and the Eight Trigrams. They involve multiple storylines and dimensions, focusing on cultivation without actual practice, and have no romantic pairings. Names are derived from the Eight Characters of Birth, the names of plants and animals, and poetic phrases.

32. 132 开 Uncovering a Divine Beast Cub from the Start 开局挖出神兽幼崽 Brush Embroiders Mountain Shadows笔绣山影Eastern Fantasy746k WordsOngoing [Fantasy + Beast Taming + Power Fantasy + Hot-Blooded + Good-for-Nothing's Rise] A wasteland-boned good-for-nothing? My spirit beast can tear space apart! Lin Bei is diagnosed with a “Wasteland Bone” spiritual root and cast aside by his family. In his darkest hour, a mysterious remnant soul teaches him the Myriad Beasts True Scripture: his beasts nourish him in return, and the stronger they get, the stronger he becomes! The iron-armored rat “Little Gray” he picked up awakens the power to travel 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Does beast taming count?

33. 133 白 Immortal of the White Bone Dao 白骨道仙 Dark Green Tea墨绿色的茶Eastern Fantasy401k WordsCompleted In this world of glorious immortal paths, where everyone strives to temper their primordial spirit and pray for eternal life, Jiang Shu is an outsider. Longevity always ends, and divine powers eventually decay. What he seeks is immortality beyond life, death, and reincarnation, enduring alongside the Great Dao and surviving every calamity. To that end, he embarks on a forbidden path never before seen in the ages. He cultivates no primordial spirit and takes in no spiritual energy. Instead, he —Reads—Score—Shelves

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34. 134 左 Left Means Life, Right Means Death: I Control My Own Fate 左生右死：命运由自己来掌握 Daoist Cheng程道长Eastern Fantasy90k WordsOngoing [Dark Cultivation] [No Harem] The illusion shatters, and the blood pill is revealed! After his soul transmigrates into a young Daoist, he discovers that his “kind master” is actually an evil cultivator who makes blood pills! With his left hand, he seeks life; with his right, he evades death. He risks all in a poisonous ravine to seize herbs, and lets the fire of hatred consume his vengeance. Only when the evil master is finally slain does he learn that these two talismans lead to an endless path —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is quite suitable, although it's a new book. [Thumbs up]

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