Traditional Fantasy Cultivation, No Mindless Wish Fulfillment!!! 传统玄幻修仙，不要无脑爽文！！！

1. 101 你 You All Chase After the Heroine? I’ll Marry the Demon Queen! 你们都追女主？那女魔头我娶走了 Paper Parcel纸包Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [One heroine + everyday affection + guaranteed sweetness + cultivation system + grand setting] Shen Yi'an transmigrates into a rather outrageous novel. Born into the world, he discovers that he’s the original protagonist, the one with a massive green hat hanging over his head: the Sixth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu! The second, third, fourth, and nth male leads all like the heroine. Whoever wants that whole field of green can have it. I don’t. You’re all going after 119.6kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves

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   These are all highly recommended fantasy novels, especially the fourth one, a new book I stumbled upon. Personally, I think it's a classic fantasy masterpiece whose title doesn't do it justice; the more you read, the more addictive it becomes, and it's definitely worth adding to your collection.

2. 102 儿 After My Son Was Reborn, I Became an Immortal Emperor 儿子重生后，我成了仙帝 Randy Pig Under the Stars星空下的骚猪Eastern Fantasy168k WordsCompleted [Xianxia + rise of a prodigy + transmigration + intelligent protagonist] Lin Xianfeng was born into the Tianyuan Continent and blessed with extraordinary talent. At just fifteen, he reached the Foundation Establishment stage. He was hailed as the strongest of his generation within the clan. Lin Xianfeng thought he had a perfect start from the start. But after marrying a woman named Su Qin and having a son, he never expected one of the Ten Great Holy Lands, the Yaochi Holy Land, to come knocking. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one! This one!

3. 103 凡EN Mortal Bones, Immortal Destiny 凡骨 Master of One Update壹更大师Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available to buy online) The world's spiritual bones are divided into four grades. First grade: Heavenly Spiritual Bones. Second grade: Golden Spiritual Bones. Third grade: Mystic Spiritual Bones. Fourth grade: White Spiritual Bones. All the rest are ordinary bones, unfit for cultivation. Xu Taiping is an ordinary man with ordinary bones, yet he swears to prove to the cultivation world that ordinary bones can slay demons, ordinary bones can vanquish evil, and ordinary b 566.7kReads9.3Score73.5kShelves

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   🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍 Feeling a bit lost in the world of fantasy novels? "Mortal Bones" will soothe your soul! The protagonist starts with poor spiritual roots but is unexpectedly drawn into the heart of the conflict between immortals and demons. He navigates the complexities of battle with powerful beings and outwits evil cultivators, pushing his limits through life-or-death struggles. A legendary cultivation journey of an ordinary young man—once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down! 😘😘😘😍😍😍

4. 104 鸿 Hongmeng Pill God: From Good-for-Nothing to a Big Shot in the Immortal Realm 鸿蒙丹神：从废柴到仙界扛把子 Mr. Sandbag沙袋先生Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted The supreme alchemist of his previous life, reborn as a good-for-nothing playboy? Xiao Jinran starts from the very hardest difficulty, yet casually revises pill recipes, refines pills with his bare hands, and face-slaps the entire city! His family looks down on him? One slap sends them flying! The Pill God Sect tries to suppress him? He turns around and refines a Primordial Chaos Pill, bringing down heavenly tribulation from the highest skies! From Qingyang City to the pinnacle of the immortal r 653Reads6.4Score104Shelves

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   A postmodern, nonsensical comedy featuring a reborn old monster who pretends to be weak while actually being strong. The plot is novel and endlessly hilarious, a source of joy for you, and definitely worth watching!

5. 105 修 Slave Cultivator 修奴 Feng Laojiu风老九Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Cultivators fish for fun, as a refined hobby. They consider eating fish beneath them. The fish he caught were casually handed over to the kitchen to feed the slaves. In a moment of carelessness, he forgot to remove the hook. And so, a little slave came into possession of that fishhook, setting the stage for a grand and turbulent era. I’ve been writing web novels for over ten years. I take my work seriously and know how to handle a traditional fantasy epic with a sweeping scope. I won’t drop the 3.8kReads8.7Score417Shelves

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   It's a complete book, so you can read it all in one go without waiting.

6. 106 跳 I Jumped from the Eighteenth Floor and Swapped Bodies with a Fairy 跳下十八楼我与仙女互换身体 Worn Out一身倦意Eastern Fantasy531k WordsOngoing [Body Swap] [Transmigration] [Cultivation] [Twists] [One Female Lead] [Multiple Realms] Lin Zhi never dreamed that after saving an injured little bird, he would one day switch bodies with a fairy and transmigrate to a world of spiritual cultivation. After a series of thrilling adventures, he begins his transformation into a powerhouse. I rule the river of time, and I reign supreme over countless worlds! 2Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 107 天 Heavenfire Scorches the Plains 天火燎原 Little Flying Sheep小飞羊Eastern Fantasy197k WordsOngoing “Fellow Daoist Ye, you and her...” Before the mysterious being looking down upon all living things from above the Heavenly Waterfall could finish, Ye Feng cut in. “Yes, she and I have a child.” “I was asking whether you two could move out of my place! Please, go bother someone else!” The mysterious being's voice was already breaking into sobs as he begged Ye Feng. Ever since Ye Feng and the white-clad woman beside him arrived above the Heavenly Waterfall, they had not gone a single day without w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is an incredibly good fantasy/xianxia novel! It's a traditional Eastern fantasy with a grand world-building. The male lead isn't a harem character, the female lead isn't a saint, the villains aren't stupid, and the plot is fresh and original. It doesn't drag the reader out; the focus is on companionship. The author is a detail-oriented person, explaining everything very clearly. It's truly amazing!!

8. 108 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.6kReads9.6Score70.4kShelves
9. 109 代 Code Name: Gardener 代号：园丁 Mr. Sandbag沙袋先生16k WordsCompleted Codename: Gardener 26Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 110 伐 Kindling the Flame of Heritage to Fell the Heavens 伐天之薪火传承 Heartless Sixth Master绝情六爷Eastern Fantasy178k WordsOngoing Chen Feng, the last great emperor of the human race, sensed the Heavenly Dao's seal upon humanity as he broke through. To break the seal the Heavenly Dao had placed on humanity's memories, he self-destructed to send the seeds away, then chose to be reborn. Starting out as an amnesiac orphan, he rekindles the spark within him through countless acts of protection and sacrifice, retracing the path of human civilization's evolution. As he recovers his own memories, he also leads the surviving humans 18Reads—Score170Shelves

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    The new traditional fantasy novel is getting more and more exciting! The story is fresh and thrilling, so enjoyable and captivating! This one is my number one, with its unique and original plot! [Eye roll][angry][cool][shocked][licking screen][laughing and crying]

11. 111 深 Hell's Watchdog 深渊看门狗 Xuan Zhu玄猪Xianxia170k WordsOngoing The city gates open at night, the living face certain death, kin turn against kin, and corpse slaves storm the city. Do you know what it means when all four happen at once? It means the prefectural city you depend on for survival has become a living coffin. The world has gone rotten. Those who wear human skin but act like monsters are waiting to hammer the final nails into it. The old folks say that when calamity strikes a whole family, you either die on your knees or live like a madman. Others 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The theme is innovative, with no time travel or system, and it's not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel. I look forward to your guidance!

12. 112 白 The Journey of Bai Xian 白仙行 Lord Linglong玲珑大人Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing [Prodigy showdown, an invincible background, multiple heroines, no transmigration, no System.] [A fresh, epic cultivation fantasy: a genius-focused story with no filler, and a romance that gets the attention it deserves. The first two arcs build momentum, and the third reaches its peak.] A mad family’s long, boundless plan. A bewildered multitude’s ethereal, magnificent path to the Dao. When the light of the golden age shines across the Nine Regions and the war drums of a flourishing world echo 16.1kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    High scores are passed down through the ages, geniuses are praised for their talent.

13. 113 念 Innocent Thoughts 念念无邪 Zen Pillow枕禅Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted He is both a Saint and a devil. A traditional fantasy novel about Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, blending Buddhist cosmology with the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Unlike traditional cultivation novels, this book follows emptiness as its way: the way of no way. Across the four continents, above Mount Sumeru, twenty-two cycles of sun and moon hang in the sky. He cuts himself in two: one self kills and cultivates the demonic path, while the other experiences the warmth and cruelty of the wor 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He is both a saint and a devil. The Buddhist worldview incorporates Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist philosophies, as well as the Classic of Mountains and Seas, spanning the six realms. The protagonist simultaneously travels through the human world, gaining insights into its affairs, and wreaks havoc in the underworld. It features a slow-paced, dual-narrative structure, not a wish-fulfillment story. Driven by desire. The concept of ten great suns and twelve bright moons is inspired by the Classic of Mountains and Seas. [I also highly recommend it.]

14. 114 东 The Divine and Demonic Annals of the Eastern Ridge 东岭神魔录 Xu Yaoyao徐幺幺Eastern Fantasy589k WordsCompleted This is a new author’s first book, so it has plenty of flaws. Please bear with me. Pangu opened up the primordial world and collapsed from exhaustion. Later, Dao Ancestor Hongjun merged with the Heavenly Dao, and after the Seven Sages, no one else could attain sagehood. As a result, countless other powerful figures tried every means to become sages, but none succeeded. Then a woman appeared, formed from a fragment of the Chaotic Azure Lotus. She was eventually welcomed into Buddhism, where she f 4Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    This book's score is a bit low; I think it should be at least an 8.5. If you like action scenes, skip to volume two—the spectacular and exhilarating fight scenes are not to be missed, a double treat for both the eyes and the senses!

15. 115 提 After I Resigned, My Boss Became My Subordinate 提交辞呈后，顶头上司成了我下属 Mr. Sandbag沙袋先生30k WordsCompleted After I Handed In My Resignation, My Boss Became My Subordinate 17Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book, and I’m Choosing the Demoness! 穿书女频，我就要选女魔头！ The Meat-Loving Alpaca爱吃肉的羊驼Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing Zhao Mu transmigrates into a bizarre novel and becomes a cannon-fodder junior disciple of the Xuantian Dao Sect. He arrives just as the heroine, Xia Ruoxi, is celebrating her eighteenth birthday. His original self is choosing a gift, hoping to outshine a crowd of lovesick suitors and win the beauty’s heart. After receiving the memories, Zhao Mu is stunned. “What? Pursue the heroine, Xia Ruoxi? Have you lost your mind?” A typical heroine has the world in her heart, but Xia Ruoxi has a heart full 8.6kReads7.6Score842Shelves

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    This book is pretty good, it's just not very popular. Give it a look, everyone! [Crying][crying][crying]

17. 117 我 Livestreaming My Way to Survival at Work 我在职场直播续命 Mr. Sandbag沙袋先生30k WordsCompleted I Keep Myself Alive by Livestreaming at Work 2Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 焚 Record of the Nine Hells of Burning Heaven 焚天九狱录 Lush Green Paulownia青梧灼灼Eastern Fantasy204k WordsOngoing Divine flames burn the heavens and defy fate; the Nine Hells Secret Realm shakes the world! Across the vast Tianxuan Continent, the Nine Domains vie for supremacy, and a thousand-year grudge between humans and demons flares anew with the sealing of an evil god. Lin Yan, a young man born the illegitimate son of a borderland family, has his bloodline stolen and his bones shattered. But in the desperate moment as he falls from a cliff, he awakens the ancient treasure, the Heaven-Burning Pearl, and —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 119 凡 The Immortal’s Song Along the Mortal Path 凡途仙歌 Moonlight Chills a Thousand Mountains月冷千山Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted [Mortal cultivation, no System, multiple heroines, multiple spirit pets] Great rulers and generals are not born to privilege. Even a nobody can defy fate and forge ahead. Xu Sanqian, a young man suffering from consumption, unexpectedly obtained a mysterious space. He thought it was an incredible stroke of fortune, but never imagined it was part of a scheme laid long ago, countless ages in the past. The young man refused to accept his fate and vowed to fight to the death. I have blades in my hand 4.6kReads8.1Score411Shelves

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    No system, not a wish-fulfillment story, a mortal cultivating immortality.

20. 120 失 The River of Weightlessness 失重之河 Mr. Sandbag沙袋先生8k WordsCompleted The River of Weightlessness 5Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 121 山 The Mountain Spirit Seeks Immortality 山鬼问仙 Oumige Er Ju Wen欧米格儿剧文Eastern Fantasy713k WordsCompleted “They used my blood to sacrifice to the mountain god, never knowing that I am the true god.” “Humanity is written with two strokes: one writes your fate, the other your fortune.” “I’ll carve out my own fate.” In Qingyan Village, in the Realm of the Nine Provinces, Lu Ziqing is an orphan whom the villagers regard as an ill omen. But hidden within him is a shocking bloodline: that of a mountain demon. His life was supposed to be a tragedy arranged in advance. The lowest of the low in the entire vi 3Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    🔥 What an amazing novel! The protagonist is sacrificed right from the start, yet awakens the bloodline of a mountain god, wielding a soul-devouring demonic vine in his left hand and a mountain-guarding blood blade in his right. This setup is so cool, I can't stop reading! #Fantasy #Action #Comeback

22. 122 修 Cultivating the Dao and Seeking Immortality 修仙问道 Moonlight Chills a Thousand Mountains月冷千山Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsCompleted Someone asks, “Where does the road lie?” I say, “Beneath our feet.” Someone asks, “What is the Dao?” I say, “I am the Dao.” I embody the Dao to prove it, then look up at the heavens and ask what the Dao is. When I wake from a dream, where is my body? The Dao is me, and I am the Dao... 3.8kReads8.4Score319Shelves
23. 123 凡 A Mortal's Quest for Immortality 凡骨求长生 Chen Dou辰斗Eastern Fantasy768k WordsOngoing [Mortal Cultivation] [Traditional Wuxia] [Witty and Humorous] [Logical Deduction] [Lopsided Genius] [One Female Lead] [Ensemble Cast] This book has no fast-food-style, three-chapter hook, no exhilarating face-slapping from the start, and focuses on plot, careful buildup, and deeply rooted characters. The protagonist is an ordinary mortal, an undocumented resident of the immortal realm. His talents and shortcomings are sharply defined. He is no transmigrated or reborn overpowered hero, with neith 806Reads8.1Score232Shelves

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    The plot is captivating, a classic cultivation story with unconventional tropes, a protagonist with sharp intellect, and realistic, action-packed fight scenes with no unnecessary dialogue.

24. 124 覆 A Night's Journey with a Bloodied Sword 覆血夜剑行 Never Forget the Past前尘莫忘Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Traditional Xianxia] [Court and Jianghu] [High Martial Power, Low Mysticism] [An Ensemble Cast in the Snow] There is a sword in the mortal world. There are blades in the jianghu. In the far north lives a left-handed man, lame, with a broken sword and peach blossoms growing on his bones. His brows are crooked and his eyes askew, yet no one in the world is more pleased with life. In the far east lives Master Cao, with a swordsman’s spirit sheathed in his chest. A gentle breath from him can summon 2.5kReads8.7Score165Shelves

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    Reject mindless wish-fulfillment novels

25. 125 血 Blood Ancestor's Path 血祖道 Maple Waiting for Dawn等待黎明的枫Eastern Fantasy544k WordsOngoing [A traditional cultivation story about an ordinary person. No transmigration from Earth, no System, no golden finger, and no heaven-defying treasures!!!] The struggle between outsiders and the clan: if you are not a direct descendant of the clan, you cannot establish a foundation. The struggle between lower and upper sects: if you are not a Golden Core cultivator of the sect, you cannot form a Nascent Soul. The struggle between humans and demons: if you are not a living being of the same race 461Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shamelessly recommending my own book, *Blood Ancestor's Path*. The style is similar to [Er Gen]'s *I Shall Seal the Heavens*, single female lead. Welcome to check it out! [Please follow][Please follow][Please follow] Story Synopsis: [Pure mortal cultivation, not Earth transmigration/no system/no cheat/no overpowered treasure!!!] The struggle between outsiders and families: those not of the direct line of the original family cannot reach Foundation Establishment. The struggle between lower and upper sects: those not of the sect's Golden Core stage cannot form a Nascent Soul. The struggle between humans and demons: those not of the same race cannot continue the lineage. The struggle between the Blood Ancestor and the Ghost Sect: beyond the Nascent Soul stage, one must prove the Dao at the source. Li Huaqing, from the Gu family in Hudong. In an accident, he luckily became a cultivator, embarking on the path of blood cultivation. Genre: Apocalypse, Mortal, Rogue Cultivator, Single Female Lead, Family Flow

26. 126 玄 Mastering the Mystical World 玄门纵横天下 Boat on a Snowy River风雪江上舟Eastern Fantasy616k WordsOngoing The ratings are in! [Ensemble Adventure] [Mystery and Deception] [Passionate Xianxia] [No System] [Plot Twists] Good and evil turn in endless cycles; right and wrong are hard to distinguish, and reality and illusion blur together. The cultivators of the Mystical Sect exorcise demons and defend the Way, but after countless twists and turns, they finally realize: the most evil demon is the human heart! Earthfire surged, and the spiritual veins beneath the land suddenly collapsed. The ghost-demon c 151Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    This one is good; the plot is excellent and the characters are vividly portrayed.

27. 127 阎 The King of Hell Returns: Not to Become an Immortal, but to Cultivate the Ghostly Way 阎君归来，不为成仙，只修鬼道 The Blue Fellow Loves Canned Food蓝胖子吃罐头呀Eastern Fantasy838k WordsOngoing A hundred years ago, the Lord of the Netherworld disassembled his body and passed away. The laws of the underworld collapsed, and reincarnation fell into chaos. A hundred years later, the Nine Stars aligned and the Big Dipper hung upside down. Yan Chuan, a good-for-nothing young clan lord who had been humiliated and jilted, had his spiritual platform shattered by a tribulation of lightning, and memories of his past life came flooding back! He had once been the Netherworld Yama who held power ove 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A legendary fantasy setting! Cultivation in the world is divided into five paths, but he chooses to defy fate and become a ghost cultivator! He uses his own body as a cauldron to refine countless ghosts, reverses life and death, and reshapes destiny. The fragments of the "Netherworld Records" contain supreme supernatural powers, and the alignment of the nine stars is the key to his return. With his old followers and powerful enemies all around, this path of revenge for the King of Hell is both thrilling and exhilarating!

28. 128 秘 The Era of Secret Arts: I Create Monsters from the Start 秘术纪元：开局我就创造怪物 Li Da with the World in His Heart心怀天下的李大Eastern Fantasy250k WordsCompleted [Sole Protagonist + Character Arc + Mystery + Epic Destiny] To bring his dead sister back to life, Lin En touches a forbidden aspect of life, only to get a monster wearing her skin in return. He gains the Eye of Truth and the Tree of Truth, allowing him to see through every illusion and decipher the rules of all things, but he doesn’t realize that he is gradually losing himself. The Church of Immortality sacrifices the masses to forge gemstones. Wicked sorcerers strip souls from their bodies to 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this absurd world, Lynn continues to grow, becoming a legendary figure of an era. 🌸

29. 129 修 I Became a Go Champion While Cultivating Immortality 修仙我成了棋圣 Flying Iron Fan会飞的铁扇子Eastern Fantasy122k WordsOngoing In the world of cultivation, I am revered as the Sage of Go. This Go board may look ordinary, but it embodies my extraordinary path of cultivation. The black and white stones, placed across its intersecting lines, contain the profound principles of heaven and earth and immense spiritual power. Every move is an exploration and application of the laws of the universe. I follow the Way of Go into cultivation, turning this small board into a stage for the grand drama of my journey. When a stone is p 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a book I wrote, a traditional fantasy cultivation story with a single female protagonist. The descriptions of the chess game in the first few chapters are a bit rushed, but from chapter eight onwards, there's more detailed explanation of Go knowledge and the game itself. I'd appreciate any suggestions from experienced readers.

30. 130 仙 Immortal Martial Emperor 仙武帝尊 Six Realms, Three Paths六界三道Eastern Fantasy9.4M WordsCompleted Nine thousand years ago, the Immortal Martial Emperor led a million divine generals into the ancient primordial wilderness. Not one of them returned, and only a wisp of true fire remained in the world. Nine thousand years later, Ye Chen, a discarded disciple, was driven from his sect and left with nowhere to go. By a twist of fate, he came into possession of the true fire and set foot on the path of immortal martial cultivation once more. This is a world where gods, demons, immortals, and Buddha 60.5kReads9.1Score14.3kShelves

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    1🔥🔥🔥A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called Tianyuan. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, although Chen Qingyuan has walked out of the forbidden zone alive, his cultivation is completely destroyed and his spiritual root is broken. Faced with his beloved's broken engagement and the oppression of various sects, what should Chen Qingyuan do? "Chen Qingyuan, I give you two choices: one, marry me; two..." A girl in a red dress lives in Tianyuan, her eyes like stars, her voice gentle. "I choose two." Before the girl in the red dress could finish speaking, Chen Qingyuan resolutely made his choice. (Protagonist is cunning + no system + humor + traditional fantasy) 🌳🍣🍜

31. 131 系 The System Turns Me into a Great Demon 系统把我培养成大魔头 Gale's Return疾风归途Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted A cultivator of the demonic path who grows stronger over time. The protagonist is put through the wringer: abused, greedy, and arrogant. This is not an invincible-protagonist story. It features dark humor, a demonic powerhouse, the Sect Master of the Heaven-Defying Sect, intelligent and thoughtful supporting characters, a small ensemble cast, no female lead, alchemy, sword cultivation, and the creed that a man with no woman in his heart draws his blade with divine power. Also featuring a Soul-Su 114Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    A crystal palace, swirling dragon pillars… Many dragon pillars were destroyed, and one side of the dragon palace had collapsed… The dragon patterns on the pillars had long since vanished. The Curse God Demon Lord had erased everything about the dragon people… The dragon people's bodies, their heritage, their ancient history, their books, their patterns… All memories of the dragon people would be lost. … … … Three million years ago! The Spirit Realm, the outer plateau! Space shattered, the void cracked, and colorful light filled the air… "Giving up your dragon person identity, what are you thinking?" A dragon person cultivator roared. "Dragon people stand tall, protecting this world, yet you, to save your life, want to abandon your dragon person identity and transform into a dragon?" The dragon person cultivator wore a long robe, his skin yellow like that of humans. Two bluish-white dragon horns adorned his head, exuding an imposing aura. However, this angry dragon person… half of his body had already disappeared. The curse of non-existence—the annihilation of the dragon people! "Father, your child is not afraid of death!" The dragon asked aggrievedly. "They... They've all forgotten the Dragon-Man Venerable who protected this world!" "Humans, beastmen, winged beings, phoenixes—they're all cursing the Dragon-Man! Why... Why?!" "Why! We, the Dragon-Man Immortal Venerable, protect this world, why must we bear the stigma of treason and inviting the enemy!" The dragon cried. "Why!" The mournful voice echoed throughout the heavens and earth... A moment later, a winged immortal unleashed a deadly attack... "Dragon-Man? Traitors of the Spirit Realm, who have attracted demons from beyond the heavens!" The winged immortal roared with fury. "Damn it, the culprit behind this carnage." The immortal, who had just transformed from a Dragon-Man Immortal into a dragon, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his sleeve. "You fool, don't you know that our Dragon-Man Venerable has already died protecting this world!" His voice soared! It seemed to resound throughout the entire Spirit Realm! The next moment, the voice was distorted by the void... At this moment, the world fell silent... Only then did the dragon see its father turn into dust of light... "Father!" The dragon cried out to the heavens. The winged immortal remained unmoved; he intended to kill the dragon protecting the dragon-man… The dragon, overwhelmed with grief, paid no heed to the winged immortal's attack… With a bang! The dragon-man turned to dust, a beam of light striking the dragon-man with a deafening roar… "Remember, protect the Dragon Palace! He will return!" A sigh echoed. The dragon-man's annihilating spell permeated the entire Spirit Realm. The resentment of the Curse Gods and Demon Gods towards the Dragon-man Venerable fermented in the void. "Even your hatred for protecting living beings is unworthy!" A murmured voice echoed from outside the realm! The dragon, Wentian, trembled; his memories of the dragon-man gradually blurred… His struggle to protect his memories was futile. "I must write!" "I cannot forget!" "I cannot!" Wentian roared, his eyes welling with tears! "Madman! Madman, die! Dragon-man…" The winged immortal was dazed; his memories of the dragon-man were wiped clean in an instant. His anger vanished... "What am I doing here?" The winged immortal muttered to himself, glancing around. "This is outside the Spirit Realm, too dangerous. I have to go back quickly..." Wentian snapped off his own dragon horn, inflicting excruciating pain. "Never forget!" His voice was calm. He felt a strange bewilderment... What was the purpose of his obsession? The dragon horn in his hand transformed into a bluish-white dragon horn... "Dragonman?!?!" Wentian scoffed, then enslaved himself, becoming a dragon general guarding the Dragon Palace.

32. 132 灵 The Scripture of Spiritual Breath 灵息经 I Want to Be a Pork Knuckle我要做猪脚Eastern Fantasy137k WordsOngoing [Mortal's journey, no System, gradual growth, with a satisfying payoff in the end] The Divine Land is dotted with countless cultivation sects. A country boy and a young beggar from the Beggars' Gang become sworn brothers, then swear brotherhood with a young monk from Jiuyin Temple. After enduring countless hardships, the three join Yuntian Sect, the greatest cultivation sect in the world, and begin an extraordinary life together. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cultivation story where ordinary people cultivate immortality. There's no system, no cheat codes. Three young protagonists are hunted by demonic forces and, after many hardships, manage to join a cultivation sect. The plot is intricate, and the action is exciting. Recommended.

33. 133 问 Aspiring to the Immortal Path 问鼎仙途 Maple Boat Seeks Zen枫舟问禅Eastern Fantasy9.2M WordsOngoing [Mortal-style cultivation + no System] Su Shier, a village boy of mediocre aptitude, is forced to embark on an endless, arduous path to immortality in pursuit of revenge for a blood feud. It is a world of deceit, the law of the jungle, scheming, and hardship... The road ahead is long, the way fraught with danger. Though this humble mortal must fight through every obstacle, he swears to forge his own path to immortality. 195.4kReads8.9Score16kShelves

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    A mortal with no system, Su Shi, an ordinary village boy of mediocre talent, is forced to embark on an endless, treacherous, and ruthless path of cultivation to avenge a blood feud. The road ahead is long and arduous, but this humble mortal, though overcoming countless obstacles, is determined to forge his own path to immortality. ⛎♈️♉️

34. 134 炼EN Cultivation Clan: My Fortune Space 炼气家族，我有一个造化空间 Metal and Fire Flourish, Jia Wood金火旺甲木Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing [Traditional Cultivation + Slow-Burn Progression + Close-Knit Family + Ruthless + Both Parents Alive. Spatial Realm + Mortal + Cautious + Schemer + Not a Good-for-Nothing] [Realms: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation...] Li Qingyuan was born with congenital heart disease and died young. He transmigrates into the cultivation world before birth, into a family of Qi Refiners. Once he learns that this is a world of cultivation, seeking immortalit 77.8kReads8.2Score5.8kShelves

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    Traditional cultivation, classical cultivation. A mortal's journey to immortality, slow-burn progression, family-based cultivation. The male protagonist is steady, very reliable, decisive, neither a saint nor a sycophant; he has many identities when out in public, and is highly intelligent.

35. 135 玄 The Profound Heaven Cultivation Chronicle 玄天修仙录 Kong Wei from Zhongang中昂的孔纬Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Yuanjing, an early Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Xuantian Sect, only wants to keep his head down in the cultivation world and live a quiet, stable life. Even when people call him “Rat Daoist” and his peers mock him, he never goes to dangerous places or gets caught up in perilous situations. But without immortality, everything ultimately comes to nothing. With his lifespan nearly at its end and death close at hand, he has no choice but to take a gamble. By luck, he breaks throu 14.3kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    Perfectly matching the title: traditional cultivation novel, not mindless, no time travel, no cheat codes, and no female lead. A big-budget production.

36. 136 久 Years of Illness Made Me an Immortal, One Sword to Conquer the Ages 久病成仙，我一剑独断万古 Watermelon Cools the Fire西瓜败火Eastern Fantasy4.9M WordsCompleted [Mortal Cultivation] [Multiple Identities] [Ruthless] The sickly Jiang Xiaobai goes up a mountain in search of medicine and, by a twist of fate, becomes a menial beast keeper at an immortal sect. He accidentally obtains a strange black sword, which cleaves his soul into separate paths of cultivation. The soul of a demon-slayer cultivator swallows mountains and rivers, beguiling as a demon. The soul of an alchemist cultivator opens the furnace and brews pills, healing with a master’s touch. The s 8.7kReads8.7Score737Shelves
37. 137 万 The Eternal Divine Lotus 万古神莲 Unlimited Earnings无限收米Eastern Fantasy6.7M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy] The Infernal Fire Red Lotus, Purifying White Lotus, World-Destroying Black Lotus, Reincarnation Purple Lotus, Merit Golden Lotus, and Primordial Green Lotus: these six divine lotuses form the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus within Ye Yunfan’s soul. The world is a chessboard, and the Profound Ancestor, the Longevity Ancestor, and the Lotus Ancestor are all players. Heaven is the one who laid the board. Watch as Ye Yunfan cultivates the Nine Eternal Heavenly Dao, refining the powe 15kReads8.3Score2.1kShelves

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    This is Tomato's new fantasy novel this year. It has no system, but it's not a mindless wish-fulfillment story either. The plot is full of ups and downs, gradually drawing the reader in and making it more and more enjoyable to read. The author's lightning-fast update speed makes it worth recommending!

38. 138 嗟 Alas, Immortal 嗟仙 Meticulous Cultivation精耕细作Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [The human side of cultivation, ensemble cast, no golden finger] Now that order has been established in the cultivation world, fighting and killing are no longer the norm. What matters more is navigating human relationships. Zhu Xiaosuo rises from an ordinary mortal to an immortal, one step at a time, in the name of “saving face.” 31.2kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves

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    I haven't read many male-oriented novels, but these two are pretty good.

39. 139 满 Max-Level Comprehension: I Farm and Cultivate Immortality in a Martial World 满级悟性：我在武道世界种田修仙 Autumn in a Word一言秋Eastern Fantasy457k WordsCompleted [Everyday Farming + Founding a Dao + Invincible Powerhouse + Beast Companions + World Ascension] Also known as: Max-Level Comprehension: Farming and Cultivating Immortality in a Martial World Qin Shou suffers from organ failure. He closes his eyes, breathes his last, then opens them to find himself among a band of refugees fleeing famine in ancient times. Good news: He gets a second life. Bad news: His body is just as frail as in his previous life, with less than six months to live. Good news: T 4.6kReads7.8Score264Shelves
40. 140 回 The Reservoir of Returning Waters 回流之坝 Lu Qi, Who Loves Liangfen and Duck Intestines爱吃凉粉鸭肠的路七Eastern Fantasy792k WordsOngoing Does surviving tribulation have to mean facing a lightning tribulation? It could also mean a trial of love! In a world of spiritual energy, every stale cultivation trope is cast aside. A middle-aged man steps into a secret realm in his mortal body, exploring it one step at a time until his soul and body are completely set free. As he investigates the spiritual energy beneath heaven and earth, he uncovers the ultimate truth hidden from the world. 97Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No cheat codes, no system

41. 141 聚EN The Immortal Treasure Basin 聚宝仙盆 Tropical Fruit Milk Tea香果味奶茶Eastern Fantasy4.9M WordsOngoing [Mortal cultivation] [No System]. By a twist of fate, He Pingsheng, an outer disciple of the Taixu Sect, obtains a [Cornucopia] and embarks on the path of cultivation. Place a low-grade [Qi-Gathering Pill] into the basin, and one day later, it becomes two pills, both of them top-grade. Put in an ordinary cultivation technique, and it becomes a Heaven-tier technique. Treasures, medicinal herbs, spirit stones, and more can all be placed inside and enhanced. From then on, He Pingsheng walks toward 400.6kReads8.7Score30.8kShelves
42. 142 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.6kReads9.3Score8.2kShelves
43. 143 天 The Legend of Heaven's Bane 天禁传 Nian Qing念青Eastern Fantasy530k WordsOngoing A young man emerges from the Abyss of Heaven's Mark, riding the wind as he rises to stand unrivaled in Dong'ao! He comes from the very edge of the heavens, breaking through the waves on his return to reign supreme over the cosmos! His life has been beset by misfortune since birth. Hunted time and again, he eventually fled to the Dong'ao Realm. Ten thousand years later, he breaks free from his seal, and a mighty figure who makes heaven and earth tremble begins to rise... (Genius protagonist + 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It will definitely meet your requirements. The starting strategy is also different. There's no useless character, no broken engagement, no bone-digging, no betrayal or rebirth. The background isn't kept secret, but the plot is very grand. [Heart emoji][Heart emoji]

44. 144 凡 Mortal Blood! 凡血！ Ximen Buhuo西门不惑Eastern Fantasy5.0M WordsCompleted [Exceptional talent] [No brainless characters] [Foundation Establishment] [Golden Core] [Mortal cultivation] [No System] [No harem] Lin Fan is an ordinary mortal born in “Short-Lived Village,” yet he is determined to become an immortal whose life lasts as long as Heaven itself. By a twist of fate, Lin Fan takes part in the Seven Mysteries Sect’s entrance trials. Though he is destined never to become a cultivator, with the help of a mysterious copper bottle in his possession, he works hard one st 34.1kReads8.7Score3.5kShelves

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    Two incredibly good mortal cultivation novels!

45. 145 神 Mysteries, the Path to Immortality, and an Angler 神秘，仙路，钓鱼佬 Big-Headed T头很大的T君Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted (A xianxia take on the Sequence genre, a schemer, a mastermind behind the scenes, and a battle of wits. Also updating: From the Start: A Broken Jade Peers into Immortal Secrets, The Terrifying Path of Immortal Cultivation, The Path of the Unorthodox Immortal, and The Eerie Path of Immortality.) Twelve mysterious immortal paths, one hundred and eight ranks of immortal status, forging a mysterious immortal! … Su Changsheng transmigrates to another world and spends ten years as a beggar, with Old 2.3kReads8.8Score134Shelves
46. 146 煮 Cooking Wine and Asking About Immortals 煮酒问仙 Bat Demon on the Skybridge登天桥的蝙蝠魔Eastern Fantasy162k WordsOngoing In a remote corner of the mortal world, a naive boy lives beneath a towering mountain that suppresses demons, while an immortal who opened the heavens looks down from above. The distance between heaven and earth cannot be crossed by a mere line of wine. What is the Dao? In this scene, a poem comes to mind: Over wine, I laugh and talk of the mortal world; I raise my cup and gaze afar, as if I were an immortal. Ask not who waits along the road home; I stir the Yellow Springs and rise to the Ninth —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Zhao Banshan, a seemingly insignificant figure, is given almost a whole chapter in the narrative. He is a microcosm of the countless independent cultivators. Independent cultivators, too, cultivate the Dao and pursue immortality. Each independent cultivator is a unique individual, possessing emotions and righteousness.

47. 147 我 I’m the Chosen One, So Why Would I Fear the Villain? 我，气运男主，才不会怕反派！ Yue Mu约木Eastern Fantasy104k WordsOngoing In this world, there are men and women favored by fortune, with destiny on their side. There are also villainous organizations that steal the secrets of heaven, trying to wipe them out. “And who am I?” “I’m their male lead. Unfortunately, I’ve got villains after me...” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this fantasy cultivation novel! The male protagonist is unfortunately entangled with the villain, while the female protagonist is a woman of destiny. Watch how the male protagonist breaks free from the shackles of fate. The plot is fresh and smooth, not mindless or idiotic, and it's super good!

48. 148 谁 Who Said You Could Really Cultivate Immortality? 谁让你真修仙了？ Qi Qi Ai柒柒唉Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted] [Invincible protagonist] [Comedy] Qin Luo transmigrates to a cultivation world overrun by monsters and demons. To protect himself, he goes to the Longhu Temple to study under a master, only to discover that his teacher is a fake Taoist who makes a living by swindling people. In the first year, his master tells Qin Luo to meditate and cultivate. He gazes within himself and integrates the foundation of the Great Dao. In the second year, his master tells Qin Luo to scrimp and save. H 28.3kReads8.9Score2.2kShelves
49. 149 凡 The Mortal Formation Master 凡人阵法师 The Unfathomable Brush神鬼莫测笔Eastern Fantasy501k WordsOngoing [Transmigration] [No System] [Multiple Storylines] [Montage] [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Novel] [Everyday Degeneracy] [Court Politics] [Tense Plot] [Contrast] [Multiple Perspectives] [Extensive Foreshadowing] [Super Formation] [Invincible Immortal Sect] [Apprentice Training] [Extremely Cautious] [Math Genius] [Fantasy Epic] [Physics] [Three Laws] - The protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and spends ten years taking the imperial examinations. After entering the imperial court, he discovers tha 26Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    New readers are essential for authors to earn money, and money motivates them to keep updating. My purpose in recommending books is to encourage authors to update, so the value of my recommendations is self-evident.

50. 150 水 The Path of the Waterdrop Immortal 水滴仙途 Kongkong Jiabao空空佳宝Eastern Fantasy493k WordsOngoing [Wild Imagination + Transmigration + Farming + Brewing + Talisman Drawing + Spirit Pets + Corpse Refining] Setting: Another World. Cultivation stages: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deification... Theme: Growth Story outline: A minor cultivator is reborn with a golden finger for farming; he meets a widow on his path to growth, is forced to flee, acquires a spirit pet, and gains the chance to learn talisman drawing on his way back. He returns to his village, 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a fantasy cultivation story with a witty and humorous tone, not a particularly comedic one. It has a serious yet slightly absurd feel. The protagonist is transported to another world by accidentally urinating and begins his journey of cultivation, drawing talismans, farming, raising pets, and brewing wine—all done in a unique and refreshing way.

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