Fellow Daoists, I Need Some Cultivation Techniques and Secret Manuals 各位道友，吾需要一些功法秘籍。

1. 51 修 The Cultivation Handbook 修行宝典 Lotus Seed Heart莲子心Urban496k WordsCompleted Cultivation is, at its heart, a profound spiritual journey that elevates one’s consciousness. It belongs to the realm of enlightenment through the Way and is clearly distinct from simple physical training. Yet in reality, many people confuse cultivation with exercises for strengthening the body, such as the body-tempering techniques of martial arts. Others mistakenly believe that cultivation is merely about cultivating the mind and character, and that being a good person is enough. In truth, non 110Reads7.2Score—Shelves
2. 52 八 Bajiquan 八极拳 Fern Root Noodles v蕨根粉v268k WordsOngoing Recommended: reduce the font size to read Baji Quan has a long history. Its movements are fierce and explosive, yet simple and straightforward. Its power is quick and elastic, and it follows the principle that “the shorter the distance, the greater the danger,” making it highly effective in real combat. “Taiji takes ten years to become combat-ready; with one year of Baji, you can kill a man.” Taiji requires long-term training before it can be used in combat. Baji Quan delivers fierce, powerful 340Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 修 The Cultivation Investiture of the Gods 修仙封神榜 Light of the Dao道之光Fantastical Romance602k WordsCompleted In the Age of Declining Dharma, immortals and demons wage a great war. The Way of Heaven is the way of humanity. The survival of the Dharma realm rests in the hands of every one of us. This book is tagged as fantasy romance. The love in this story is the Way of Heaven's care for all living beings, and the righteous love that inspires them to work together to uphold its order. Cultivating immortality means cultivating humanity. The righteous path in this world is a rough one. 14.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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   I'm currently reading a book by Yilu Xuanhuo, "An Unorthodox Insight into Cultivation," which I can't recommend yet, and you probably won't be able to find it online. But keep it in mind for now, and wait for the right opportunity. Before that, read Dao Zhi Guang's "Changing Fate," but be careful not to get lost in the techniques. Remember to focus on yourself; you yourself are the best feng shui! Read Yue De Xing Jun's "Eight Characters," understand the underlying code of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches in the Eight Characters of Destiny, but also know how to step back! After all, the human heart is the best feng shui! These are all books that have helped me in the past. Go read them; a righteous heart and righteous thoughts are always a way out! But ultimately, remember there's another book, "An Unorthodox Insight into Cultivation."

4. 54 八 The Eight Characters of Destiny Are the Ancestors of Science 八字是科学它祖宗 Star Lord Yuede月德星君173k WordsCompleted Newly released books tend to get low ratings, but everyone who has read this one gives it five stars. Many readers enjoy it so much that they have to read it twice. Some even ask, "Why isn't a book this good popular? Is there no justice?" Haha, thank you for your support. [This book follows the principle of "observing the Way of Heaven and carrying out its course": understand your own fate, find the bugs in your System, stand at the highest point of the Heavenly Way, and look down on all living 12.1kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves
5. 55 修 The Ten Heavenly Stems: Cultivation’s Secret Code 修真密码十天干 Star Lord Yuede月德星君118k WordsCompleted Here, I will reveal the underlying principles behind the flow of time and space, knowledge passed down only to the worthy. I have two junior sisters. They have heavy workloads every day, and still have to cultivate with me. They said they wished they could study while they worked. So I wrote down the most essential parts of what our master taught us in this book. I thought there must be others like them, enduring the same hardships but never giving up on the pursuit of truth. 1.1kReads8.4Score499Shelves
6. 56 易 The Way of Changes Can Reach the Divine 易可通神 Star Lord Yuede月德星君132k WordsCompleted If you seek the spark of wisdom, step into this book. It shares only profound teachings, suited to those with spiritual insight and mature minds. These are lessons from my own experience. I will write with care, and you can read with care. That's how fate works: it comes unbidden, sparked by a single thought, and deepens into devotion... May we help one another flourish and find fulfillment. 2.7kReads7.4Score585Shelves

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   Learn it and you'll understand.

7. 57 易 Mastering the Book of Changes, Rising to the Heavens in One Leap 易学纵横一步登天 Star Lord Yuede月德星君Ancient Romance164k WordsCompleted Cultivation, Qi Refining, esoteric arts, feng shui, and sacrifice: everything you’ve heard of and everything you haven’t is in this book. Each technique is clearly explained and effective in practice. By the first few chapters, readers in the know have already realized that people outside would charge hundreds of thousands for this information, if they were willing to share it at all. Some readers even exclaimed that after searching for years, they’d finally found a shortcut to cultivation, only 8.2kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves
8. 58 华 The Secret Arts of Chinese Feng Shui and Divination 华夏绝学堪舆术数 The Vast Universe of Wuhai Heluo梧海河洛浑乾坤118k WordsCompleted The ancient arts of Huaxia: the I Ching and Bagua, yin-yang arts and divination. Every article is based on practical experience, with the aim of reviving Huaxia culture. Along the way, I'll share many details and secrets. Don't use them to commit evil, or Heaven will punish you. Good done without ulterior motives will be rewarded; evil done with intent will be punished. 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The unique Chinese arts of geomancy and numerology

9. 59 太 The Supreme Profound Heaven-Burning Art 太玄焚天诀 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy21k WordsCompleted The Supreme Profound Sky-Burning Art In a world newly formed from primordial chaos lies a fantasy continent where cultivating inner qi reigns supreme: the Sky-Burning Continent. The land is filled with powerful figures, and mysterious cultivation techniques emerge one after another. The most mysterious and powerful of them all is the legendary Supreme Profound Sky-Burning Art. Protagonist: Ling Tian was an ordinary young man from a small town on the outskirts of the Sky-Burning Continent. By a 143Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These are all cultivation techniques; I guarantee you'll be satisfied.

10. 60 道 Reverend, Stop Pretending. I Know You Can Use Immortal Arts 道长别装了，我知道你会仙术 Too Sleepy to Sleep困的睡不着Mystery11.7M WordsOngoing At Zhongnan Mountain, people knew only that it was home to the Quanzhen Sect. Few knew that at its foot stood a dilapidated Taoist temple. That day, the people of Gujing Temple burst onto the scene. From then on, their name would resound throughout the land! 186.2kReads9.2Score13.7kShelves

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    Follow me, and I'll teach you ω

11. 61 民 Folk Secret Spells 民间秘咒 Bei Yang Jiu北阳玖134k WordsCompleted [This book presents the classical Chinese text alongside its translation, for the appreciation of all fellow enthusiasts.] …The folk secret incantation, also known as “The Thirteen Ancient Moxibustion Incantations,” is said to have been entrusted by Patriarch Chen Tuan to a guardian in his final moments. After escaping danger, the guardian searched for someone to pass it on to, but found no one. The sole surviving copy was later kept by the Jiang family of Donglai. During the compilation of the 235Reads—Score189Shelves

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    Let's figure it out slowly.

12. 62 一 One Man and One Mouse on the Path to Immortality 一人一鼠要修仙 Kai Zhong Feng Shui凯中堪舆Eastern Fantasy568k WordsCompleted Ding Yu, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, was attacked by a host of immortals while in seclusion, preparing to ascend to Heavenly Venerable. As he fled, he entrusted his primordial spirit to a treasure and escaped, vanishing without a trace... During a flood in the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty, an old fisherman surnamed Ding found a little boy in the Huai River and named him Ding Tianci. Though he endured countless hardships, the boy eventually embarked on the path of cultivation. With a rat for a 420Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No clichés, it gets more interesting the more you read! Especially the descriptions of cultivation techniques and realms, they are incredibly exciting and detailed! Ding Yu, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, was attacked by a group of immortals while in seclusion to advance to the Heavenly Venerable realm. During his escape, his primordial spirit escaped with a treasure and disappeared without a trace… During a flood in the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, an old fisherman surnamed Ding found a little boy in the Huai River and named him Ding Tianci. Although he went through many hardships, he finally embarked on the path of cultivation, accompanied by a rat, practicing both medicine and martial arts. The story of the man and the rat cultivating together, teaching without discrimination, and eventually making friends all over the world is a legendary tale…

13. 63 眼 Reincarnation in the Eyes 眼中轮回 Dust Shadow尘尘影Eastern Fantasy661k WordsOngoing The Continent of Returning Dust is boundless, prosperous, and brilliant. Cultivators soar through the skies and burrow underground; warriors punch through the heavens; beasts bless the lands; demons charm the world; fiends slaughter across the realms; and supreme beings reign undefeated. All things coexist. A stubborn young man hones his eyes to perfection. With a single glance, he can see all things, observe the cycle of life and death, gather everything within himself, evolve worlds, and rule 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm promoting my own book; I welcome any feedback from experts! [Laughs]

14. 64 成 Adults 成年人 Dust Shadow尘尘影6k WordsCompleted Adults 15Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 65 大 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Lintai麟台Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score490Shelves

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    Here it comes! Here it comes!

16. 66 太 Tai Chi 太极拳 I Don't Want to Say Goodnight不想说晚安57k WordsCompleted Tai Chi is a national treasure of China. It draws on the strengths of various martial arts and uses abdominal breathing, allowing practitioners to work up a sweat without becoming breathless, while moving freely and smoothly. It also incorporates the meridian theory based on yin and yang, becoming an internal martial art that cultivates both the inner and outer self, trains body and mind, and unites intention, breath, and movement. Its movements begin soft and relaxed, developing strength and no 33Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 道 Forty-Eight Taoist Spells and Techniques 道家咒术四十八法 Corpses Everywhere遍地浮尸73k WordsCompleted In Taoism, spellcasting is a form of ritual magic that invokes deities through incantations or curses ghosts and demons. It is believed to establish communication with the Celestial Emperor and command spirits, driving away evil, averting calamities, and turning misfortune into good fortune. 2.3kReads6.6Score619Shelves
18. 68 道 Tales of the Taoist Sect 道门往事 Xia Yi夏忆Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted Cha Wenbin holds the ancestral seal of the Maoshan sect and is the last heir to the position of sect leader in the Orthodox Way. He saves people caught between yin and yang, but brings disaster upon himself and suffers Heaven’s punishment. With a chivalrous heart and a mastery of Taoist arts, he rescues the living from the cracks between worlds and guides the dead through the endless hellish roads! Who are the ancient Di people clad in fish scales, the mysterious king brought back to life, and t 23.9kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves
19. 69 叶 Ye Yunxiang 叶云翔 Jianjian Susai贱贱夙在Eastern Fantasy50k WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy, extensive buildup, techniques from ancient books, a classic prose style, every grudge repaid, never kills indiscriminately; not for readers who mind these things] Yun Xiang graduated from Southwest University and has loved ancient books since childhood. By a stroke of luck, he developed a “teleportation array.” But his skills were lacking, and his physical body was destroyed during the teleportation. His soul crossed over into a world of immortal cultivation. Cultivators he —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Even novels contain specific cultivation methods; extraordinary books...

20. 70 文 The Record of Wen Shi’s Attainment of the Dao 文始证道录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Historical528k WordsCompleted The Record of Attaining the Dao through the Way of Wen Shi uses the shifting stars as its guide to tell the story of Yin Xi. After natural and human-made disasters strike Hangu Pass, he follows the stars’ guidance and leads the people in rebuilding their homes. From the Ji star bringing warmth and erasing the scars of an earthquake, to the Shen star shining brightly as the new city walls are built; from the Dipper’s handle pointing west to herald a bountiful harvest, to the Zhen star gleaming a 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Three extraordinary books on Taoist philosophy, unlocking the wisdom of spiritual practice. If you yearn for Taoist classics but are troubled by the obscure classical Chinese, these three extraordinary books that explain profound principles through stories will surely enlighten you. *Laojun's Journey to the West: The Transmission of the Lamp* is a key to understanding Taoist classics. Using the legend of Laojun's journey to the west as its main thread, it blends the profundity of the *Tao Te Ching*, the philosophy of the *Taiping Jing*, and the subtlety of the *Baopuzi* into vivid stories, making the dry classics lively and easy to understand, effortlessly opening the door to Taoist wisdom. *Wen Shi's Record of Proving the Tao* takes a different approach, teaching the methods of stargazing through engaging stories. No need for rote memorization of theories; simply follow the plot to master the secrets of stargazing and experience the mysteries of the universe. "The Cultivation Record of Prince Xuan Yuan" is even more captivating. Following the cultivation journey of the True Martial Emperor, it vividly recounts the cultivation methods of the Hidden Immortal Sect. The story is full of twists and turns, and the explanations of the methods are both profound and easy to understand. Reading it will satisfy your "story addiction" while also allowing you to grasp the true meaning of cultivation. These three excellent books, using stories as a vessel, will carry you on a journey through the vast ocean of Xuanmen (Taoist) learning—definitely worth reading!

21. 71 玄 The Daoist Record of Crown Prince Xuanyuan 玄元太子修道录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Eastern Fantasy648k WordsOngoing The Crown Prince Xuanyuan is the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He was once a prince of a kingdom, but his devotion to the Dao led him onto the path of cultivation. Born to the royal house, his heart yearned for the Dao; he left his splendid estate for the mountains and springs. By lamplight, he studied the scrolls and sought the true covenant; amid purple mists, he tended the altar and refined cinnabar and lead. He cast off the trappings of the world and turned toward Wudang, dwelling among the cliffs a 135Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 72 逆 The Mortal Immortal Who Defies Fate 逆命凡仙1 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted Heaven has forsaken me, so I shall defy fate! Even an ordinary mortal can shake the path to immortality! In this vast world, where immortals and gods stand tall and countless races vie for supremacy, fate is determined by Heaven, and one’s spiritual roots dictate one’s destiny. Chen Xiao was born with the “Root of Annihilation.” Spiritual energy shuns him, and the Great Dao rejects him. He is a cultivation failure, worth less than an ant. His family looks down on him, the world scorns him, and 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Secrets of the Cultivation World

23. 73 星 The Star Gate Divine Disk: The Hidden Laws of Heaven's Order 星门神盘，隐藏的天道运行法则 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字517k WordsCompleted In the vast universe, might there be an invisible, intricate web governing the laws of Heaven? In the bustling mortal world, might there be an ultimate secret path of cultivation connecting Heaven and Earth with body and mind? The timeless masterpiece The Star Gate Divine Disc: The Hidden Laws Governing Heaven will reveal all these mysteries. This book is the first to put forward the grand central idea that “the universe is a divine disc, and the human body is a star gate.” It explains in depth 86Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 上 Ancient Cultivation Records: The Qi Refining Ways of China's Ancestors 上古修真录：华夏先民的炼气之道 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字436k WordsCompleted Over the long course of Chinese civilization, the ancient Qi-cultivators of the pre-Qin era had already developed a complete path to self-cultivation and well-being. They observed the movements of heaven and earth, imitated the forms of birds and beasts, regulated their breathing in harmony with yin and yang, and guided the flow of qi and blood in pursuit of unity between body and spirit and a long life. These ancient practices not only laid the foundations for later Daoist health cultivation, m 61Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 75 万 Chronicle of All Laws Returning to the Void 万法归墟录3 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy604k WordsCompleted This book gathers an extraordinary range of wondrous techniques from across the world. At one end are ancient immortal arts from primordial secret realms, revered as legends, whose every move seems to contain the immense power to create heaven and earth. At the other are unique secret arts passed down through generations by hidden martial sects, each carrying the blood, sweat, and wisdom of countless cultivators. It covers everything in detail: external cultivation methods renowned for their fie 92Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 76 弈 The Mysteries of Chess: A Six-Dimensional Guide to Chess Strategy 弈道玄天：象棋心法六维通解 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字389k WordsCompleted [The cosmos as the board, six dimensions as the game] The chessboard is a miniature cosmos, and the boundary between Chu and Han echoes the divisions of the celestial equator. This book innovatively combines six dimensions: military strategy, psychological manipulation, astronomical laws, philosophical inquiry, Qimen Dunjia, and feng shui energy, elevating Chinese chess into a model of cosmic contest. By analyzing the arrangement of the Twenty-Eight Mansions in Hu Ronghua’s endgame Seven Stars G 100Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 77 赤 The Immortal Path of Crimson Blood 赤血仙途 Fire and Water, One Source火水同源Eastern Fantasy107k WordsOngoing In a world of immortal cultivation, the protagonist Lu Li starts out as an unknown nobody. But when he steps into Medicine King Valley, the wheels of fate begin to turn. He grows stronger step by step, slays evil spirits with his sword, defies fate, and breaks through the barriers of life and death in pursuit of transcendence, ultimately becoming the ruler of the Three Realms. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cultivation novel, no system, slow growth, no shortcuts, no invincibility, give it a thumbs up!

28. 78 重 Reborn in 2001: I Start Boxing and Live Life to the Fullest 重生2001从练拳开始快意人生 Pan-Fried Buns and White Porridge煎包白粥Urban2.6M WordsOngoing [Rebirth + Pocket Dimension + Top Student + Traditional Martial Arts + Pressure-Point Techniques for Five Hundred Coins] Everyday urban life, reborn in high school, keeping a low profile at school, an ancestral martial arts manual, cultivating inner energy, mastering pressure-point techniques, dual-cultivation methods, a harem of multiple women, wealth, companions, techniques, and territory, exploring mysteries and searching for treasures, doing business and managing enterprises, fighting foreig 16.8kReads7.8Score1.3kShelves

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    Come on, it's feasible.

29. 79 什 What, You Used Ghost Money to Restart the Mythic Age? 什么，你用冥币重启了神话 A Mere Mortal's Worries凡人滴烦Urban315k WordsCompleted [Slow-burn start, fiery later on] [Golden finger] [Invincible protagonist] [Supernatural Revival] [One heroine] Everyone says money makes the world go round. Zhang Xuanling believed that wholeheartedly when he was delivering takeout. Then one day, ghosts and gods suddenly appeared before him, and he could no longer believe it. But when he learned the truth about how he had restarted mythology with ghost money, he believed again: money can make ghosts work for you, and it can even reach the gods! 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It contains Taoist magic, talismans, and supernatural powers.

30. 80 太 The True Awakening of the Supreme Old Lord's Daoist Heart 太上老君道心启真 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆Eastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted Take the void and the natural way as its guiding principle; take clarity, purity, inaction, and non-interference as its substance. Act without intention or attachment; unite with the One, and all things are accomplished. The Supreme Lord Lao, the foremost teacher of the Dao, embodies profound virtue that flows far and wide. His every word and deed contains the ultimate principles of the Great Dao. The Lord Lao often presents himself with a calm and peaceful bearing, every gesture displaying comp 1.8kReads6.8Score355Shelves

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    Confucianism: 1. Filial Piety: Filial piety is the foremost of all virtues. 2. Brotherly Love: Brotherly and sisterly love. 3. Loyalty: Loyalty to the ruler and country, respect for one's job and profession. 4. Trustworthiness: A person cannot stand without trustworthiness; it is a matter of diminishing rather than increasing. 5. Propriety: Respect for teachers in conduct. 6. Righteousness: Upholding justice and chastity. 7. Integrity: Being spotless and upright. 8. Shame: Clear distinction between right and wrong; the bottom line of being a person. Taoism: 1. Tao: Following nature, adhering to the fundamental laws of the universe, governing by non-action, and not imposing interference. 2. Virtue: Maintaining a simple and pure nature, possessing high moral character, benefiting others without contention. 3. Purity: Inner purity, undisturbed by worldly complexities and desires. 4. Tranquility: Maintaining quiet and peace, observing all things in tranquility, and cultivating body and mind. 5. Emptiness: Emptying oneself, not bound by prejudice and fixed ideas, embracing the world with an open and inclusive heart. 6. **Nothingness:** Comprehending the state of "nothingness," letting go of attachment to tangible things and fame, returning to one's true nature. 7. **Gentleness:** Approaching the world with gentleness and humility, like water, seemingly weak yet containing immense power. 8. **Harmony:** Pursuing harmony, coexisting harmoniously with nature and others, avoiding conflict and strife. Buddhist Philosophy: 1. **Compassion:** Having compassion, feeling empathy for the suffering of all beings, offering care and help. 2. **Sorrow:** Having pity on the suffering of all beings, vowing to help them escape the sea of ​​suffering. 3. **Joy:** Rejoicing in the happiness and joy of all beings, without harboring jealousy or hatred. 4. **Equanimity:** Abandoning greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt, letting go of the pursuit of worldly desires and attachments. 5. **Precepts:** Observing precepts, regulating one's behavior, refraining from harming beings or violating morality. 6. **Concentration:** Cultivating meditation, focusing the mind, not being disturbed by external influences, thereby gaining wisdom and concentration. 7. **Insight:** Opening wisdom, discerning the essence of things, and freeing oneself from afflictions and confusion. 8. Emptiness: Understanding the true meaning of "emptiness," realizing that all things in the world are illusory, and not clinging to appearances. Externally, not clinging to form; internally, not clinging to emptiness. One should dwell nowhere, yet give rise to the mind. The past mind is unattainable, the present mind is unattainable, the future mind is unattainable. Wang Yangming's Philosophy of Mind: 1. Mind: The mind is principle; the mind is the essence of all things in the universe, and all moral norms and truths originate from within. 2. Conscience: Innate moral judgment and intuitive ability, capable of distinguishing right from wrong, good from evil, is the fundamental principle of being human. 3. Extending Conscience: Through continuous self-reflection and practice, removing the obscuration of selfish desires, extending inner conscience to all things. 4. Unity of Knowledge and Action: Knowledge and action are one; having correct understanding requires action, deepening understanding through action, and avoiding empty talk. 5. Sincerity: Making one's intentions sincere, not deceiving oneself, and maintaining a pure and untainted heart. 6. Loving the People: Caring for the people, actively participating in society, and benefiting the people through practical actions. 7. **Investigation of Things:** Exploring the principles of nature through concrete things, perfecting oneself through understanding and practice. 8. **Aspiration:** Establishing lofty aspirations, clarifying life goals, and striving tirelessly to achieve ideals. Zhang Defen's "Meeting the Unknown Self": **Tranquility:** Inner peace leads to far-reaching goals, discarding restlessness and distractions. **Reflection:** Regular self-reflection, understanding one's inner thoughts. **Enlightenment:** Comprehending the true meaning of life, penetrating the wisdom of existence. **Relinquishment:** Letting go of unnecessary burdens, freeing the mind from shackles. **Love:** Embracing compassion and kindness, warming all things in the world. **Harmony:** Harmonizing body and mind, accepting the complete self. **Awareness:** Awakening inner awareness, discerning the truth of life. The unique path to "Meeting the Self Who Makes Dreams Come True": **Dream:** Cherishing beautiful dreams, illuminating the way forward. **Aspiration:** Establishing firm aspirations, anchoring the goal of struggle. **Diligence:** Diligent effort, accumulating the capital for success. **Creativity:** Daring to explore and innovate, breaking through mental limitations. **Persistence:** Persevering, undaunted by difficulties and obstacles. **Goodness:** Skillfully seizing opportunities, keenly observing timing. **Harmony:** Rationally planning actions, orderly advancing dreams. The unique path to "Living a Brand New Self": Courage: Bravely challenge yourself and break through comfort zones. Change: Actively embrace change and welcome new possibilities. Learning: Continuously learn and grow to improve your own qualities. Decisiveness: Decisively let go of the past and say goodbye to outdated patterns. Joy: Maintain an optimistic attitude and face life's ups and downs with a smile. Health: Pay attention to physical and mental health and solidify the foundation of life. Truthfulness: Uphold your true self and show your unique style. The only way is to start with change. "A Guide to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Human World" The path to immortality is often closely linked to the purification of the mind, the cultivation of morality, and the harmony with nature. From these perspectives, we have created "A Guide to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Human World" for you: 1. Tranquility: Cultivate yourself with tranquility, stay away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and purify your heart. 2. Kindness: Take kindness as the foundation, have a compassionate and loving heart, and make many good connections. 3. Enlightenment: Understand the principles of heaven, see through all things in the world, and understand your true nature. 4. Humility: Be humble in dealing with the world, neither arrogant nor impatient nor discouraged, and have an open mind. 5. Harmony: Live in harmony with all things, be one with all things, and follow nature. 6. Forbearance: Be patient and restrained, tolerate what is intolerable, and cultivate a broad mind. 7. Letting go: Being willing to relinquish fame and fortune, freeing oneself from shackles. 8. Diligence: Diligently cultivating oneself, refining one's skills, without slackening or becoming complacent. 9. The only way is to put it into practice right now. [Laughs][laughs][laughs]

31. 81 六 The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 六祖法宝坛经 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅296k WordsCompleted Opening Verse The supreme, profound, wondrous Dharma is rarely encountered, even in a hundred million kalpas. Now that I can see, hear, receive, and uphold it, may I understand the Tathagata's true meaning. The true nature of the universe: those who hear this true Dharma can awaken and be reborn, break free from the illusory cycle of reincarnation, and attain liberation and freedom! 387Reads—Score102Shelves
32. 82 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
33. 83 魂 Reborn in Daiyu's Body: The Beauties of the Red Chamber Cultivate Immortality 魂穿黛玉：红楼金钗尽修仙 Hong Yan弘演Female-Channel Fanfiction304k WordsOngoing A Chinese medicine doctoral student who loves reading web novels falls off a cliff while gathering herbs and transmigrates into Lin Daiyu just as she first enters the Jia household. Using her knowledge to change her fate, she leads the Twelve Beauties of Jinling onto the path of cultivation. 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My Dream of the Red Chamber fanfiction features Shen Qingyuan, a PhD in Traditional Chinese Medicine, who transmigrates into the body of Daiyu. He heals the sick and saves lives, overturns the Book of Ill-fated Women, and leads the Twelve Beauties of Jinling on the path of cultivation. [Laughs][pouts]

34. 84 玄 The Book of Feng Shui and the Mystical Arts 玄学风水录 Reverend Tiantong天同道长Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Adventures in Modern Feng Shui is adapted from the true experiences of Li Chengxuan, a modern feng shui master. It offers the most up-to-date and down-to-earth account of feng shui in the city, reflecting people's contemporary fascination with the subject. Through varied settings and feng shui incidents, it answers people's questions about the practice. It also records practical methods and techniques, letting readers learn more about feng shui through gripping stories. This is truly an account 175Reads—Score—Shelves

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35. 85 天 The Celestial Master Is Here: Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World 天师在此，奇门风水震天下 Big Eggplant大茄子Mystery6.3M WordsCompleted [Several short dramas have been adapted from this novel: Feng Shui Heavenly Master, The Grand Master of Qimen Feng Shui, The Heavenly Master Is Here, Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World, Notes of a Folk Feng Shui Master, and others] Everything in this book is fictional. Just enjoy the story, don’t take it seriously, and don’t get too caught up in it... 248.3kReads9.1Score59.8kShelves

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    May you ascend to immortality soon, fellow Daoist!

36. 86 修 The Great Path of Cultivation 修行大道 Mr. Qiankun乾坤先生122k WordsCompleted Hello, all those who are destined to cross paths with me! I am Mr. Qian Kun. I write The Way of Cultivation to promote the ancient cultivation culture of China. Those who feel a connection are welcome to follow along and cultivate together. 996Reads6.7Score130Shelves

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    Traditional Cultural Wisdom: A Guide to Self-Cultivation and Moral Improvement In the long and rich history of our culture, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Wang Yangming's philosophy, the works of Zhang Defen, and the concept of seeking immortality all contain boundless wisdom, pointing us in the direction of self-cultivation, moral improvement, and conduct. 1. Confucianism: Advocating "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness." "Of all virtues, filial piety is paramount," meaning respect and care for parents and elders; brotherly love and mutual assistance among siblings constitute fraternal duty; loyalty to the ruler and country, and dedication to one's work embody loyalty; "A person without trustworthiness cannot stand," trustworthiness is the principle of conduct; propriety regulates our behavior, respecting teachers and valuing the Way; righteousness allows us to uphold justice and maintain integrity; integrity requires us to be spotless and upright; shame enables us to distinguish right from wrong and uphold the bottom line of being a decent human being. Everything starts with oneself, guided by Confucian thought, constantly improving oneself. 2. Taoism: Advocating following nature, adhering to the fundamental law of the universe, "Tao," governing by non-action and non-interference. Upholding a simple and pure nature, possessing noble character, and benefiting others without contention—this is virtue. A pure heart, undisturbed by worldly complexities and desires, is clarity; maintaining tranquility and peace, observing all things and cultivating mind and body in stillness, is stillness; emptying oneself, not bound by prejudice and preconceived notions, embracing the world with an open and inclusive heart, is emptiness; comprehending the realm of "nothingness," letting go of attachment to tangible things and fame and fortune, returning to one's true nature is nothingness; dealing with the world with gentleness and humility, like water, seemingly weak yet containing great power, is gentleness; pursuing harmony, coexisting harmoniously with nature and others, and not creating conflict and strife, is harmony. 3. Buddhism: Compassion is having a heart full of love and empathy for the suffering of all beings, offering care and help; pity for the suffering of all beings and vowing to help them escape the sea of ​​suffering is compassion; joy for the happiness and joy of all beings, without giving rise to jealousy, anger, or hatred is joy; abandoning greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt, letting go of the pursuit of worldly desires and attachments is equanimity; observing precepts, regulating one's own behavior, and refraining from harming beings or violating morality is discipline; cultivating meditation, focusing the mind, and not being disturbed by external factors, thereby gaining wisdom and concentration is concentration; opening wisdom, discerning the essence of things, and getting rid of afflictions and confusion is wisdom; understanding the true meaning of "emptiness," realizing that all things in the world are illusory, and not clinging to appearances is emptiness. One should not be attached to form externally, nor to emptiness internally; one should dwell nowhere, yet give rise to the mind. The past mind is unattainable, the present mind is unattainable, and the future mind is unattainable. 4. Wang Yangming's philosophy of mind: Emphasizing "mind is principle," the mind is the essence of all things in the universe, and all moral norms and truths originate from within. Conscience is our innate moral judgment and intuitive ability, enabling us to distinguish right from wrong and good from evil; it is the fundamental principle of being human. Through continuous self-reflection and practice, we remove the veil of selfish desires and extend our inner conscience to all things—this is the attainment of true conscience. Knowledge and action are inseparable; having correct understanding requires action, deepening understanding through action, and avoiding empty talk—this is the unity of knowledge and action. Sincerity is about making one's intentions genuine, not deceiving oneself, and maintaining a pure and untainted heart; caring for the people, actively participating in society, and benefiting the people through practical actions is about being close to the people; investigating the principles of nature in concrete things, and perfecting oneself through understanding and practice is about investigating things; setting lofty goals, clarifying life objectives, and striving tirelessly to achieve ideals is about setting aspirations. 5. Zhang Defen's work: In "Meeting the Unknown Self," she advocates inner peace and tranquility, rejecting restlessness and distractions; frequent self-reflection to understand one's inner thoughts; comprehending the true meaning of life and understanding its wisdom; letting go of unnecessary burdens and freeing the mind from shackles; embracing compassion and love to warm all things in the world; harmonizing body and mind to accept the complete self; and awakening inner awareness to perceive the truth of life—all things are explored from within. "Meeting the Self That Makes Dreams Come True" encourages us to cherish beautiful dreams to illuminate our path forward; to set firm goals and anchor our aspirations; to work diligently and accumulate the capital for success; to be courageous in innovation and break through the limitations of our thinking; to persevere and not fear difficulties; to be good at seizing opportunities and keenly perceptive of timing; and to rationally plan our actions and orderly advance our dreams—starting from the present moment to realize our dreams. "Living a Brand New Life" inspires us to bravely challenge ourselves and break through comfort zones; to actively embrace change and welcome new possibilities; to continuously learn and grow, improving our own qualities; to decisively let go of the past and say goodbye to outdated patterns; to maintain an optimistic attitude and face life's ups and downs with a smile; to focus on physical and mental health and solidify the foundation of life; and to uphold our true selves and showcase our unique style. Everything begins with change. 6. Seeking the Dao on the Immortal Path: Emphasize tranquility for self-cultivation, staying away from the hustle and bustle of the world to purify the heart; be kind-hearted, compassionate, and benevolent, cultivating good relationships; understand the principles of heaven, perceive the myriad phenomena of the world, and realize one's true nature; be humble, neither arrogant nor impatient, and open-minded; live in harmony with all things, becoming one with nature; be patient and restrained, tolerating what is intolerable, cultivating a broad mind; be willing to let go, abandoning fame and fortune, and freeing oneself from shackles; diligently cultivate oneself, refining one's own skills, and tirelessly practicing the path of seeking the Dao from this moment on. These precious cultural treasures guide us on our life's journey, helping us to continuously improve ourselves, cultivate our character, and face life's challenges with a positive and healthy mindset and behavior. This allows us to realize our life's value and find inner peace and happiness. May everyone draw strength from them, allowing the wisdom of traditional culture to shine brightly in our lives. We also welcome sharing this wisdom with more people in need. [Heart][Smile]

37. 87 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 940Reads—Score159Shelves

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    Passion, time, suspense, thrills, excitement, mystery!

38. 88 新 The New Path to Enlightenment 新悟道传 Flying Bull Loves Grass飞天牛牛爱吃草Urban681k WordsOngoing The universe contains the laws of the Dao and the cosmos. Blessed by the Dao's fortune, Lin Lian possesses exceptional comprehension. In this technologically advanced world of the new human race, he awakens a system for comprehending the Dao. Thus begins his journey of cultivating immortality through enlightenment. Step by step, he leaves the mortal world and enters the world of immortal cultivation, experiencing its joys while also confronting its merciless cruelty. After enduring sorrow and se 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend a fantastic modern cultivation novel. The protagonist possesses exceptional comprehension, mastering various cultivation techniques, martial arts, formations, and restrictions, ultimately comprehending the laws of cultivation and gradually becoming a cultivation master. [Angry][Angry][Angry][Drooling]

39. 89 工 The Best Feng Shui Master on the Construction Site 工地最强建筑风水师 Good Fortune Comes to the Good吉人自有天祥Mystery1.8M WordsOngoing [If this caught your eye, it must be fate. Don't scroll away just yet.] This novel (campus opening + wild imagination + an expansive world) combines feng shui and the supernatural (using feng shui to weave the plot together), fantasy, magic, science fiction, parallel worlds, and time travel to the past. The pace picks up dramatically after Chapter 30, and the story strongly promotes traditional Chinese culture. Also known as From the Start with a Treasure Gourd to Help Me Destroy Demons Also kno 2.2kReads8.3Score265Shelves

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    "Feng Shui Secrets + Supernatural Events + Fox, Weasel, White Snake, Willow, and Ash + Bureau 749 + Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Mohism, and Legalism + Qimen Dunjia + Mohist Mechanical Arts + Lu Ban's Techniques + Mechanical Man Battle + Gu Fighting + Reincarnation of a Living Buddha!" ​​Written from the perspective of an architectural engineer, this book tells Feng Shui stories and interprets the essence of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

40. 90 炼 Refining the Void and Uniting with the Dao 炼虚合道 Below the Supreme One太上之下Urban545k WordsCompleted (No cultivation for anyone under 16. Self-study is not recommended for anyone with an IQ below 120. Remember this.) Jiang Haitian was once an alchemist’s disciple who refined pills for the Ancestral Dragon. Not long after he began his studies, disaster struck. Fortunately, his yin spirit survived, and after more than two thousand years, he was reincarnated to resume his cultivation. In the modern city, he pursues the ultimate realm of refining the void and merging with the Dao, welcoming the fut 2.2kReads8.7Score387Shelves
41. 91 羡 Envying the Dao 羡道 Egg Fried Rice Fried Rice Egg蛋炒饭炒饭蛋Urban2.3M WordsCompleted The light of the myriad heavens is fading! The legends of the Dao are growing distorted! The death of all living things has become inevitable! Then does the Dao truly exist? … Chu Xian crawled out from within the Ziwu Path, and the world changed before his eyes. The author has completed another work, The Lonely Seeker of the Dao. 6kReads8.8Score397Shelves
42. 92 灵 The Twelve Divisions of the Spiritual Terrace 灵台十二部 Simple Warm Sunshine D简单暖阳DEastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted The Patriarch Bodhi is a strange old man incarnate as “the first bodhi tree under heaven, born at the dawn of creation.” Instead of accepting immortal officials from the Celestial Court, he specifically chooses “problem children”: Guang Yuan, a Kunlun jade lump; Da Xu, a battle god gone blood-mad; and Ying Jie, a brash young man who secretly learned his skills. Waving a whisk made from the roots of the bodhi tree, he smiles and says, “The Dao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives 1Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 93 化 Turning into a Butterfly, Transcending the Great Dao 化蝶，超脱大道之外 Worry-Free Butterfly无忧无虑的蝶Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Of the three thousand paths, mastering any one lets you become one with the Dao and live forever. All things come from nothing, and return to nothing. The Dao, too, will one day be destroyed. But I eventually transformed into a butterfly and transcended the Dao. (No System) 3.5kReads7.9Score269Shelves
44. 94 守 Within the Shouzhuo Monastery 守拙观中 Yibei You亦北游Historical500k WordsCompleted Chen Shouzhuo was born during the famine years of the Republic of China. He lived through war, hunger, and the pain of losing loved ones, while his body was ravaged until it became “a cauldron riddled with holes.” At the dilapidated Shouzhuo Temple in the Qinling Mountains, he encounters his Daoist fate and turns a century of China’s turbulent upheavals, from the suffering of the Republic of China and the flames of the War of Resistance to the founding of the nation, reform and opening up, the t 201Reads6.4Score—Shelves
45. 95 长 Longevity: Cultivating Through Martial Arts Until the Immortals Die of Old Age 长生：以武入道熬死修仙者 New Leaves in Spring春上新叶Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted The System is unreliable. The moment he transmigrated, the Heavenly Dao killed him. Luckily, the beginner's gift pack he'd received beforehand had already made Li Yuanchang immortal. And so, an ultimate survivor was born. What are peerless prodigies and undefeated emperors? Under the erosion of time, they're all fleeting illusions. No matter how dazzling you are, in the end, you can't withstand the merciless passage of time. He lived through the rise of technology. He also witnessed the sp 24.6kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves
46. 96 鬼 The Divine Schemes of Guiguzi 鬼谷神谋 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Historical Fiction Writing Contest] Other people are reborn into wealth and privilege, but I came back as a stalk of rice. No, a stalk of rice growing on a grave! A lovesick woman ate me, and became my mother. I became Guigu Wang Chan, whom later generations called Guiguzi, the founding patriarch of the Vertical and Horizontal School. In this turbulent age, watch me stir up the world once more and make my mark on the battlefields of the Warring States! 554Reads6.6Score102Shelves

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    Taoist Enlightenment Novels

47. 97 修 The Dao De Jing for Cultivators 修仙版道德经 Zhang Su张稣484k WordsCompleted The protagonist happens upon a copy of the Dao De Jing rewritten for cultivators. From then on, he embarks on the path of cultivation. It does not depend on how diligently you practice, nor on how much you read, but on insight and spiritual understanding, and even more on whether you have the destined connection with the immortals. Though it is called attaining the Dao, in truth nothing is gained. To transform all living beings is called attaining the Dao. Those who understand it may pass on the 37Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 98 撼 An Annotated Translation of The Dragon-Shaking Classic 撼龙经译本 Southwest Uncle西南大叔950k WordsOngoing The Canon of Harnessing Dragons is one of the most representative works by Yang Junsong, a renowned feng shui master of the Tang dynasty. It is an authoritative classic on dragon-vein feng shui and has been hailed as the pinnacle of ancient Chinese surveying and mapping. Yang Junsong was a celebrated feng shui master, known as the founding father of the Form School and the founder of Jiangxi-style feng shui. The Canon of Harnessing Dragons focuses on the forms and patterns of mountain dragon vei —Reads—Score341Shelves

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    Fellow Daoist, this is all I can give you.

49. 99 战 Warring States Strategies: Guiguzi's Game (15 Volumes) 战国纵横：鬼谷子的局（全15册） Han Chuanzi寒川子Historical2.9M WordsCompleted The Chinese version of Game of Thrones, The Stratagems of Guiguzi is a sweeping historical novel. It tells the magnificent tale of Guiguzi, the revered founding master of strategists, military tacticians, political persuaders, yin-yang scholars, and Daoists, as he plots the course of the world! During the middle of the Warring States period, an old man lived in seclusion in a secluded valley on Yunmeng Mountain. He was revered as Guiguzi. For more than two thousand years after his time, strategi 1.3kReads9.5Score323Shelves

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    You can search for the book "A Guide to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Mortal World" for cultivation techniques and secret manuals; it contains detailed information.

50. 100 鬼 Ghost Bean 鬼豆 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Historical341k WordsCompleted History, mysticism, enlightenment, cultivation, qi refinement, and political intrigue. Not for beginners. Gui Dou is neither a ghost nor a bean. He is simply Guiguzi’s son. At sixteen, he left the mountain during the early Warring States period, an age of upheaval that few records describe. This book follows on from Guigu’s Divine Stratagem, telling a historical fantasy of intrigue and turbulent events in the Warring States era, as well as conflicts in the martial world. 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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