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

1. 151 寒 The Immortal Emperor from a Humble Family 寒门仙帝 All-Devouring Daoist通吃道人Eastern Fantasy13.3M WordsOngoing A hundred years ago, a humble scholar and successful candidate in the imperial examinations, Lin Jiaping, embarked on the path to immortality. A hundred years later, countless continents float in the Chaos Sea, and rolling waves of sound rise from each one. Immortals roar, gods wail, and heavenly demons weep. The powerful beings all share just one thought: Lin Ping’an must die! 19.9kReads8.5Score2.1kShelves
2. 152 踏 Treading the Stars 踏星 Drifting with the Wind随散飘风Eastern Fantasy14.4M WordsOngoing A vast universe, countless races! Grand battle techniques, the Ten Judges rise above all! Ancient clans with unique surnames, the Top Hundred Battle Rankings! In my name, I tread upon the stars! One day in the year 2200, when humanity first set foot on Neptune, they found a battle blade and a corpse standing upright!!! The author has already completed an older novel, The Ultimate Throne of Doomsday, at over three million words. It was never once put on hiatus, guaranteed reliable! 2.5kReads9.3Score166Shelves

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   Logically rigorous, intelligent—no system, no time travel, no harem, and partly female lead.

3. 153 问 Three Sins Against Heaven 问天三罪 4035Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Demonic cultivator] + [Decisive and ruthless] The gods choose the gifted. The demons choose those who never give up. My name is Chen Ze, and I was chosen by a demon. Of course, you can call me Gui Qing. Speak my name on the road to reincarnation, and Granny Meng will give you free soup. That day, I questioned the heavens three times. The gods and Buddhas across the realms said nothing, and I knew there was no place for me in this world anymore. In that case, I have no choice but t 32.8kReads9.2Score4kShelves

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   Cultivation is forbidden here; this is not a place for you!

4. 154 长 Immortal Cultivation: From the Start, I Ran a Coffin Shop and Refined Zombies 长生修仙：开局棺材铺炼僵尸 Jiang Yinglong姜应龙Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Long-life cultivation + time-rewinding cloth + zombie refinement + unorthodox cultivation] After transmigrating to a vast world of immortal cultivation, Ji Changqing uses a time-rewinding cloth to repeatedly return to his youth, improve his aptitude, and make up for his shortcomings. He refines numerous zombies to protect his path, and ultimately becomes an immortal ancestor. “This spirit herb hasn’t been growing long enough... Time-Rewinding Cloth, speed it up by a hundred years...” “Why is th 14.4kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves
5. 155 等 Nothing Out of the Ordinary 等闲不等闲 Pidebao批得堡Eastern Fantasy507k WordsOngoing [No System + ordinary-person cultivation + spirit pets + mind games + keeping a low profile + body refinement + humorous, funny protagonist] Who says an ordinary person can't cultivate immortality? The teenager with more tricks up his sleeve than anyone else, Qiao Lijiao, is the first to stand up and say no! The young snake catcher Qiao Lijiao and his little venomous snake, Qiao Xiaofu, stumble into the world of cultivation. You say my spirit pet is ordinary? Even my ants can race elephants! You 32Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   To be honest, this book isn't good. Feel free to criticize me. Although it's a new work by a new author, both the writing style and the plot development are far from what you'd expect from a new writer. The story begins with a young snake catcher, and the plot unfolds like a scroll painting—definitely a high-quality fantasy novel.

6. 156 开 From the Start, I Slay Cultivators Against All Odds and Build a Peak Immortal Clan 开局逆斩修士，我打造巅峰仙族 Dharma Name: True Water法号真水Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Ordinary cultivator's path] [Clan Cultivation] [Ensemble cast] [Farming] [No System] [Decisive and ruthless] [Characters aren't dumbed down] Li Xuan is reborn in the cultivation world as the son of a farming family. He spends fifteen years in a daze, only to find that he hasn't even caught a glimpse of the path to cultivation. After leaving home to escort goods for ten years, he plans to take his silver, marry, have children, and build up his family line. Who could have expected an injured cult 26.9kReads8.1Score2.1kShelves
7. 157 逐 Cast Out by My Clan? My Divine Soul Devours All Things 逐出家族？我的神魂吞万物 The Last Human最后一个人类Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + ruthless action + mind games and fierce rivalries + passionate, no goody-two-shoes] Soul cultivators revere the Imperial Soul! The young Ye Xinghan was born with an Imperial Soul. He can devour people, objects, and demon beasts. Anything with a soul is fair game! After a night of humiliation, he is cast aside, but rises through slaughter, ruthless and decisive, repaying every grudge! For the one he loves, he would take on the whole world... 7.8kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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   This book is worth reading.

8. 158 乘 The Legend of Cheng Feng 乘风传 I Really Don't Know How to Play真的不会玩Eastern Fantasy31k WordsOngoing “Cultivators, halt! This place is forbidden to you!” An old but commanding voice rang out, like thunder rolling across the sky. Everyone turned toward the sound. On the mountain path ahead stood a ragged old man. His face was gaunt, his beard hung down like a tangle of weeds, and an air of stillness surrounded him. Yet when his gaze swept over the group, it was sharp as a blade, making everyone hold their breath without meaning to. “I advise you all to turn back. This is the warriors’ domain. —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 诡 Strange Phenomena Run Rampant: I Investiture the Gods in Another World 诡异横行：我在异世敕封神明 Long Ge龙戈Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsOngoing [No System] [No Female Lead] [Relatively Slow-Burn] [Character Growth] Zhang Xuan is from Jibei Province. According to his grandfather, their family is a direct descendant of the Jiangxi Longhu Mountain lineage. His grandfather named him Zhang Xuan, saying he had the talent to attain the Dao. He hoped Zhang Xuan would become a figure like the Celestial Master Zhang Daoling, and that future generations would call him Zhang Daoxuan. But Zhang Xuan scoffed at the idea and didn’t believe a word of i 21.1kReads8.3Score1.7kShelves
10. 160 我 I Have a Qi-Refining Gourd 我有一尊练气壶 Chaos Bubble混沌泡泡Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted In Suolong Town, a place of exile, there stands a tavern. The landlady has a scar on her face, yet she is the reflection of the entire Ancient Immortal World! Before they could marry, the young couple Lu Jian and Yan Chunshu were attacked by a great demon. They narrowly escaped with their lives, but Lu Jian, a constable, secretly let a suspect go. As a result, both husband and wife were exiled to Suolong Town, where they had their son, Lu Que. Years later, the young Lu Que met the tavern’s landl 15.5kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves

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    Honestly, I don't agree that there are any fantasy cultivation novels that surpass these two. They're either mindless or completely illogical. Disagree? Let's debate. Of course, if you have similar or good recommendations, please let me know.

11. 161 开 Transmigrating into a Brothel from the Start, I Slay Every Heartless Man Under Heaven 开局穿越勾栏院，杀尽天下负心人 Bald Magpie秃鹊Eastern Fantasy210k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted + scheming + sly + power fantasy + no System + minor villain protagonist + not invincible] A bomb researcher transmigrates into a fantasy world as Zhuge Wen, a disciple of a sword sect, and is accused of murdering his master to attain the Dao as soon as he opens his eyes. He thought he could skip training and dominate the whole game with his scientific expertise. Who knew his bomb would be cleaved in two from the start? Zhuge Wen: "Nani... What the heck am I supposed to research no —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fantastical and hilarious story with a strong Eastern flavor and vivid imagery. The protagonist is a modern person who travels to the future and researches modern weapons to unify the cultivation world. It's an entertaining and recommended story.

12. 162 我 I Am Evil Incarnate, and I Bury Every Immortal Who Possesses Another 我为世间恶，葬尽夺舍仙 Just Writing for Fun写着玩儿啊Eastern Fantasy90k WordsOngoing [No System] [One Heroine] The day I was expelled from my sect, Su Ciyan was smiling. I was the only one who saw him smile. The whole world says I’m evil, a madman, a demon, and the culprit behind the massacre of an entire city. But they can’t see the truth: My senior brother was a fake, the one who slaughtered an entire family was a True Immortal, and the one who blood-sacrificed a city was a Golden Immortal. I killed them. The whole world is hunting me. I became the world’s villain to bury the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of a seemingly useless but actually brilliant young man being betrayed by his possessed senior brother and expelled from the sect amidst widespread condemnation is both frustrating and exhilarating. The scene where his senior sister cuts off his arm is incredibly intense. The writing is solid, the pacing is comfortable, and the fantasy elements are authentic. Highly recommended for those looking for something to read.

13. 163 仙 From Immortal Slave to the Dao 仙奴成道 Li Dakai李大开Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted [A true ordinary-protagonist story] [Not a do-gooder] [No brainless characters] [Decisive and ruthless] [Repays kindness and vengeance] [No System] This is the story of an ordinary boy who cultivates his way to immortality… The road to immortality is an ocean, and corpses are its boat! (This is a true xianxia novel about an ordinary protagonist. It doesn’t just emphasize the “immortal” side of xianxia, but also its “heroic” side. The story is full of laughs, tears, ruthlessness, and thrilling mo 14.7kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves
14. 164 缥 Across the Misty Myriad Worlds 缥缈万界 Caterpillar Scraps毛毛虫边角料Eastern Fantasy276k WordsCompleted The ages roll on, and the seas change into mulberry fields. After Pangu split the heavens and earth and the primordial age dawned, the primordial world eventually shattered and heaven and earth were overturned. The ancient Heavenly Dao, which had once ruled over all things, collapsed and scattered with them. After endless ages of settling and transformation, the scattered fragments of the Heavenly Dao’s origin finally evolved into the universe’s laws of origin and the countless laws derived fr 209Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on, come and see! [Add one to bookshelf] A 20-year veteran bookworm, with over 600 books and 3000+ hours of reading experience on Tomato Reading, strongly recommends this traditional fantasy transmigration novel. No system, no mindless plot twists. If you like it, read along with me and urge for more updates! [Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Request for more updates]

15. 165 修 Cultivation: Starting Out as a Cook at a Refining Shop 修仙：从在炼器铺当厨子开始 Just Forget It就这样忘记Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted New Title: The Timid Servant Is Actually a Master Synopsis: An outer-sect servant who’s always rushing around doing odd jobs to earn spirit stones is assigned a mission alongside a beautiful immortal maiden. He’s timid, afraid of dying, unambitious, and cares only about spirit stones, earning him the maiden’s complaints and disdain. But when the situation gets serious, he leaves her utterly stunned: who would have thought this kid was actually a master? [Rise from the Bottom + Humble and Unassum 20.4kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves

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    🔥🔥🔥Lu Yu, a former special forces soldier, transmigrates to the Liuyun Sect on the Xuantian Continent, becoming a mine laborer. With inferior spiritual roots and humble origins, he struggles to survive in this world where strength reigns supreme, facing difficulties in cultivation advancement and a shortage of spirit stones.

16. 166 我 I Am the Immortal in the Painting 我为画中仙 Pink Grapes粉葡萄Eastern Fantasy350k WordsOngoing (Transmigration + no System + ordinary-person cultivation + farming + extremely slow-burn + not a wish-fulfillment novel + not a wish-fulfillment novel + not a wish-fulfillment novel. Repeating important things three times.) An accidental transmigration, an extraordinary life. Modern office worker Yang Zheng stumbles onto the path of cultivation. He never wanted to cultivate immortality, but fate has other plans. His repeated, fruitless searches for a way home only bring him one step closer to i 1Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    These two books are guaranteed to be excellent. The protagonists aren't brainless, nor are they mindless wish-fulfillment stories; they give you the feeling that this is what cultivation should truly be like.

17. 167 一 One Finger, Countless Xuantian Realms Suppressed 一指阵法镇压无数玄天 Gathering Stars in the Strange Dawn揽星陌辰Eastern Fantasy497k WordsCompleted In the Qingxuan Realm, the Heavenly Dao shattered after the ancient war between gods and demons, the laws were left incomplete, and the path to Golden Immortality was severed. Everyone knows that the highest one can cultivate in this realm is the Half-Step Golden Immortal stage. Countless Immortal Venerables and patriarchs are trapped here, unable to advance for the rest of their lives. Yu Tian, young master of the immortal Yu family, was born to the sound of myriad formations ringing in unison. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a traditional cultivation fantasy novel, quite good, with a fresh storyline and fast updates!

18. 168 吾 Where Is My Sword? 吾剑何在 Pickled Radish Strips萝卜丝咸菜Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing No transmigration into a book! No System! Pure xianxia and fantasy! No mindless power fantasies, no instantly reaching level 999 with one slash. Every battle tests one's character, strategy, and will. The protagonist has faced failure and doubted himself, but he will surely rise again from the ruins and reclaim the Dao in his heart. He will wield conviction as his sword, resolve as its edge, his flesh and blood as his shield, and an unyielding spirit as his bones. He will break through every dem 1.7kReads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This book is absolutely perfect for your style! A smart, cunning swordsman!

19. 169 焚 I Burn My Life to Become an Immortal: A Fading Lamp Illuminates the Heavens 焚命成仙：我以残灯照诸天 Gathering Stars in the Strange Dawn揽星陌辰Eastern Fantasy150k WordsCompleted The Great Yu Dynasty fell overnight. Crown Prince Xiao Jinye lost his country and family, had his fate stolen, and was left with only three years to live. At death’s door, he awakened an ancient remnant artifact deep within the imperial mausoleum: the Nine Nether Remnant Lamp. The lamp could devour life-fire, illuminate karma, forge soul-weapons, and gather heroic spirits. From then on, Xiao Jinye used his life as kindling and his enemies as fuel. He devoured his foes’ life-fire to prolong his o —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 170 嘴 Sharp-Tongued and Trouble-Seeking, the Saintess Turns the Cultivation World Upside Down 嘴贱手又欠，圣女她撩翻修仙界 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She has a sharp tongue, sticky fingers, and a weakness for handsome men... After Yu Xiaoxiao was killed with a single stab, she transmigrated to the world of cultivation and embarked on a strange and hilarious journey to immortality. There were plenty of handsome men in the cultivation world, and every one of them was exactly her type... Yu Xiaoxiao was in heaven. She happily cultivated and happily admired the handsome men... Most of the time, she couldn't resist flirting with them a little, too 13.3kReads8.2Score1.4kShelves

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    It's very good and original. The female lead has a useless spiritual root, but she vows to become a direct disciple of a major sect. As a result, she really becomes a direct disciple of the penniless Wuji Sect. It's very funny and heartwarming.

21. 171 穷 A Poor Boy's Path to Alchemy 穷小子闯丹道 Xiao Qi晓柒Eastern Fantasy787k WordsOngoing A genius protagonist, no overpowered golden finger, not a wish-fulfillment story. Smart characters and a realistic feel. Xiyang’s mother died of illness when he was six. Before she passed, she gave him two things, but his vicious aunt sold him into slavery. At a critical moment, an old man rescued him. He joined the Pill Sect as an inner disciple and began a difficult path of cultivation. While out gaining experience, he learns the truth about his origins, discovers the demon race’s plans, and l —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Mother, Mother!" In a dilapidated little wooden house, a little boy anxiously called out, clutching a woman's hand. "Creak, creak..." Outside, heavy snow was falling, and the wind rattled the doors and windows of the wooden house. "Mother, wait for me! I'll go borrow some rice." The little boy pulled the old, yellowed quilt out of the bed, covering the woman. He turned and left the house, trudging through the snow. Seeing the small courtyard in front of him, he quickened his pace. "Bang, bang, bang..." He reached the gate of a charming little courtyard and gently knocked a few times. The cold wind howled against the little boy's thin body, making him shiver. He pulled his thin clothes tighter. "Phew!..." It was too cold. He breathed on his hands to warm them slightly. His small feet, clad only in thin shoes with the heels exposed, were almost numb with cold. He paced back and forth on the ground. Because it's too cold in winter, most villagers start to hibernate, and the surrounding area is constantly cold!

22. 172 暮 Twilight Radiance 暮韶光 Qi Yu栖欲Ancient Romance366k WordsOngoing The once-in-a-thousand-years Shaoguang Trial conceals a treasure capable of twisting time and space, and also brings to light a blood feud spanning life and death. Lin Mutang, once the cherished daughter of the Lin family, witnessed her entire family perish, then was abducted and tortured. When she returned, she was cold and guarded, her sharp tongue keeping everyone at a distance. She joined the Xuanxiao Sect to uncover the truth, but became caught up in an even greater conspiracy during the Sh —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I think this is pretty good, it's just that the female lead has a rather tragic start.

23. 173 开 From the Start, I Charge Into the Cultivation World With a Little Tomato! 开局带着小番茄勇闯修仙界！ Head-Scratching Old Man挠头佬Eastern Fantasy596k WordsOngoing [Ultimate mashup!] [A touch of ensemble cast] [A wild imagination!] Carrying the innate supreme treasure, Biquge, Zhao Xuan transmigrates to a wondrous and perilous world of cultivation! This cultivation world is home to all kinds of children of destiny. From the start, the blacksmith's son in the village is named Tang Sang. He ventures to Black Rock City and finds a good-for-nothing named Xiao Yan. He enters the Three Emperors Mountain dungeon and discovers a demonic Gu Master named Fang Yuan. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not brainless, but abstractly crazy~ Hahahaha hehehe

24. 174 两 Five Hours as the Neighboring Immortal Maiden's Dao Companion for Two Spirit Stones 两块灵石跟隔壁仙子做五小时道侣 Just Pick a Name随便取个名吧Eastern Fantasy302k WordsCompleted [Longevity + Cautious Cultivation + Alchemy + A Scumbag Protagonist + Multiple Female Leads] (Ranks: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation) Also known as Advance Payment Cultivation: I Became the Eternal King of Debt Thanks to the System Pure-love fans, beware. The female leads aren't brainless, and the plot is grounded in reality. Ning Yue was a lowly, unaffiliated cultivator at the second stage of Qi Refining. His partner thought he was too poo 799Reads6.3Score101Shelves

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    [Gou Dao + Alchemy] Rise from a rogue cultivator at the second level of Qi Refining.

25. 175 剑 Swordsmanship: I Temper My Sword with My Heart, Until None Under Heaven Can Defeat Me! 剑道：以心磨一剑，天下再无敌！ Mango with Black Tea芒果配红茶Eastern Fantasy366k WordsOngoing [Swordsmanship] [Invincible] [Epic] Years could not dull his fierce ambition. He raises his sword, and thunder and wind tear through the clouds! No one ever imagined that the sword Shen Tian obtained from his sect housed a being who called himself the Sword God. Practice swordsmanship day after day, and the Sword God will reward you! Practice the sword ten thousand times, and earn the Nine Moves to Slay Immortals! Practice the sword a hundred thousand times, and earn a Supreme Immortal Bone! A m —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A great war between gods and demons is about to break out. The protagonist carries the sword of destiny. This is a super exciting fantasy novel with thrilling fight scenes that you won't want to miss.

26. 176 界 Worldburn 界焚 Flawless Wanderer无缺浪人Eastern Fantasy544k WordsOngoing [No System + Ruthless Combat + Tragic Story + Devoted to Protecting Her Husband + Primarily Cultivation, with Alien Urban Superpowered Elements] The author likes to leave things unexplained. If something doesn’t make sense, please be patient and read a dozen more chapters. A war between cultivation nations breaks out, and the Zidao Sect is destroyed. Lu Lang narrowly escapes. From then on, there are no sects left in the world, only a single sword with which to fight his way to survival. In these 13Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    A fantasy novel of 500,000 words.

27. 177 一 Heaven-Dominating Sword 一剑霸天 Eternal Night, Starry River永夜星河Eastern Fantasy9.6M WordsOngoing [A great author's alt account, one heroine, ruthless and decisive. Highly recommended!] Legend has it that there is a realm where one can pursue cause and effect, erasing every trace of an opponent across time and space with a mere sliver of divine power. One can command life and death, make countless worlds rise and fall with a single thought, and annihilate all living beings. One can stand level with the Heavenly Dao, harness the order of the universe, and rule supreme throughout eternity. Thi 341.1kReads9.2Score40kShelves

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    "Treading the Heavens" is a high-quality traditional fantasy novel by Yongye Xinghe, currently serialized and already reaching 8.238 Million words. The book constructs the "Treading the Heavens" realm, where one can control cause and effect, life and death, and view the Heavenly Dao with equanimity. The young Su Xin is decisive and ruthless, embarking on a journey with a single female protagonist. With a rating of 9.2 And 551,000 readers, its fast-paced plot and captivating setting make it a must-read for fantasy enthusiasts.

28. 178 师 Junior Sister, Stop Hitting Me! Your Senior Brother Is Truly a First-Generation Immortal 师妹别打了，师兄真是仙一代 Hermit of Hidden Deer Mountain鹿隐山人Eastern Fantasy513k WordsCompleted An encounter between an ancient god and a mortal plants a seed of karma that lasts a thousand years. Three lifetimes of joy and sorrow, three trials of love and marriage, Sword shadows along the Shu Road, deer hidden in the southern frontier, immortal paths through Kunlun... Love and hate become poetry, life and death become song. When legends gather dust, a book still passes down through the ages. The Hermit of Deerhaven Mountain, recording the immortals and mortals of this world. (First instal 3Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    This book is good; I'm recommending it after reading it myself.

29. 179 符 The Talisman Grandmaster Just Wants to Survive Until She's a Thousand 符箓老祖她只想苟到万岁 Loves Peaches超爱吃桃Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No Romance, No System, No Pocket Dimension, An Inspiring Journey of Growth] When Lin Xiaoman came to her senses, she discovered she had transmigrated to a bizarre world of immortal cultivation! Fortunately, she had a spiritual root! Unfortunately, with four spiritual roots, she was still just an ordinary person! But ordinary people have aspirations too. Lin Xiaoman embarked on the path of cultivation, practicing, drawing talismans, and growing spiritual rice and spirit plants... Her main goals 8.9kReads8.8Score1kShelves

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    There are no cheat codes or mindless wish-fulfillment stories. This is the cultivation life of Lin Xiaoman, a cultivator with low talent. Lin Xiaoman, who has four spiritual roots, is not even qualified to be an outer disciple. After finally getting Qi into her body, she found a decent job as an intern at a talisman shop. She worked her way up step by step, and before she knew it, her reputation spread throughout the entire sect. I didn't do anything special, I just stockpiled some talismans. Don't you guys have any?

30. 180 道 The Dao in Chaos: Upholding the Dao Amidst Chaos 道沌：执道于沌 Sealing the Years for You封年于你Eastern Fantasy273k WordsOngoing Everything here is my own work. There is no plagiarism. The book was originally titled The Dao in Chaos. It may be better suited to readers who enjoy a slower pace, especially since the first three chapters might not be particularly dazzling. I hope you won't mind. I'm a novice writer, so please give me a chance. It starts with two protagonists, but later shifts to a single protagonist, with more of an ensemble focus. I'll try to include more scenes from the protagonist's perspective as the stor 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Slow-burn progression, advancing the plot. Two parallel worlds exist, with the cultivation world as the main storyline.

31. 181 长 The Long Road to Immortality 长生路迢迢 Li Xu李恤Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted A person’s life often passes through three stages. In youth: Who rules the endless void? I’ll write the annals of eternity. In middle age: When the time is right, heaven and earth lend their strength; when fortune fades, even heroes lose their freedom. In old age: The Dao dies, and demons are born! Many years later, Mu Changsheng looked back on his life and could only sigh: “Immortality is hard to attain. Eternal life is beyond hope!” The Nine Realms are a world where anyone can cultivate, a wor 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The "Ordinary People's Growth" genre is definitely not mindless.

32. 182 吴 The Wu Clan's Path to Immortality 吴氏家族成仙路 Xiao Qiu枭邱Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted The story of an ordinary person who grows stronger step by step in the cultivation world with the help of the Ghost Valley Eight Desolations interface. (The golden finger isn’t very obvious and doesn’t come up often.) A new writer and a new book. I’m not good at writing blurbs. 2.5kReads6.4Score115Shelves

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    A traditional cultivation novel, slow-burn, family-based, the protagonist possesses the Ghost Valley Eight Desolations panel, but the cheat ability is not obvious. You can give it a try.

33. 183 穿 I Transmigrated, So Why Do I Get Endless Refills? 穿越就穿越呗，咋还无限续杯 A Spoonful of Notoginseng一勺三七Ancient Romance176k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + Ensemble Cast of Friends + No System + Satisfying Coming-of-Age Story] She sets out alone on a path of bloody revenge, then keeps stumbling across delightful surprises: a sharp-tongued demon king (trash talk max), a sweet slime (devouring max), a shameless prince (unpaid bills max), a cunning rogue cultivator (escape skills max)... The cultivation world's glitch squad is applying to join! Revenge? Fast, fierce, and satisfying! Romance? What's the rush~ It starts with a flow 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a female-centric cultivation novel, not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The ensemble cast includes characters, each with their own distinct personality.

34. 184 获 I Got a Divine Doctor System, but I Transmigrated 获得神医系统，我却穿越了 Obsession Is a Mystery执念是个谜Eastern Fantasy280k WordsOngoing Other people cultivate immortality by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and comprehending the supreme Dao. Qin Jian cultivates by analyzing the components of spiritual energy, conducting clinical trials, and writing A Handbook of Common Diseases and Treatments for Cultivators. With the Divine Physician System at his side, he sees “medical illiterates” everywhere in the cultivation world. Elixirs with excessive impurities? I'll purify them! A cultivation technique that damages th 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yes, some of you brothers, I just wanted to write a story like this.

35. 185 玄 The Profound Origin Sacred Spirit Manual 玄元圣灵引 Huayue Xia花月夏Eastern Fantasy108k WordsOngoing This is a very classical, traditional xianxia fantasy. It's not wish-fulfillment: there are no golden fingers, no System, no harem, and the villains aren't idiots. The protagonist isn't a scheming rogue either… —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional fantasy/xianxia (Chinese fantasy) story, not about cultivating immortality, not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel, no harem, no cheat codes, no mindless conflicts, the villains are intelligent, and the protagonist isn't a cunning rogue... New author, new book, self-recommendation...

36. 186 道 The Way Is Emptiness 道也空然 Leaves Stir Beneath the Asters叶乱满天星Eastern Fantasy126k WordsOngoing Mountains and rivers are born of nature, yet travelers do not walk as nature intended; To fulfill nature’s wishes, one must first find a heart at peace with nature. Everyone believed that the Heavenly Demon Child’s birth meant the demonic realm, dormant for countless years, would rise to glory once more and shake the Three Realms. No one expected the Heavenly Saint Child to be born as well. With both appearing in the same era, the Three Realms faced an unprecedented upheaval! Yet just as everyon 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book was written by me, and I think it's pretty good. I hope you, esteemed readers, will give it a try. It's not a comedy, nor is it a system-based wish-fulfillment novel; it's just a traditional fantasy/xianxia story. There are also some poems I wrote myself, and I paid close attention to the wording. However, the beginning is mostly setup, and it might seem a bit disjointed at first glance, so I'm asking for your help here.

37. 187 开 Playing the Prodigy From the Start, I Became Supreme Across the Ages 开局扮演天骄，终成万古至高 Sipping Lightly on Mild Wine淡酒浅尝Eastern Fantasy904k WordsCompleted [Deception-focused] [Making a splash in front of others] [A sharp mind]! After awakening the divine ability of Karma, Zhang Yan can draw upon the fruits of his future cultivation in advance. To become an immortal, he decides to pose as a prodigy, tricking his sect into giving him resources so he can cultivate more efficiently! And so, to everyone else, Zhang Yan… Comprehends profound, obscure manuals of divine arts in a single breath! Refines supreme-grade mystic pills that even grandmaster alch 8.2kReads8.5Score507Shelves

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    Dear readers, are you tired of the same old cultivation stories? Then "I Pretended to be a Prodigy, Preemptively Absorbing the Fruits of My Cultivation" will bring you a completely new experience! 🌈 Zhang Yan, a young man with the supernatural power of "Cause and Effect," takes an unconventional path, choosing to impersonate a prodigy to swindle resources—a refreshing twist on the typical trope. 👀 He not only possesses astonishing talent in cultivation but also navigates interpersonal relationships with ease, leaving readers wondering when his true identity will be revealed. 🔍 Every detail in the book is meticulously crafted, and every character is vividly portrayed, making it impossible to put down. Join Zhang Yan on his cultivation journey and uncover his secrets!

38. 188 剑 Sword's Edge! 剑锋！ Violent72暴戾72Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing Classic xianxia, not a spiritual-root story; orthodox Daoist sects backed by great powers; myths and strange tales drawn from the legends of the Classic of Mountains and Seas; dual cultivation of body and spirit, with character just as important; pure sword cultivation, following the genius route; ancient and modern methods; a cataclysmic era; a battle over the Great Dao. (The rating only appeared after 640,000 words and should rise from here. With nearly a million words behind it, the story has 1.9kReads7.0Score183Shelves

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    Here it comes.

39. 189 道 A Dao Heart Untainted by Dust 道心无尘 Mr. Cautious at Seven慎独先生7点Sci-Fi & Apocalypse488k WordsOngoing (Mortal protagonist + scheming + forbidden romance + alternate history) Zhang Zhongwen looked at Zhang Yi with pride and said, “Yi, you’ve been studying for a year now. Is there anything you’d like to ask your teacher?” Zhang Yi thought for a moment, then said, “Sir, are there immortals in this world?” Zhang Zhongwen asked in return, “Would Guanyin Bodhisattva in the temple count as an immortal?” Zhang Yi nodded. “Mother says she’s an immortal.” Zhang Zhongwen went on, “And what can immorta 2Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This book feels very suitable; it's a true traditional Xianxia novel, starting with the "mortal cultivation" genre. Because of a chance encounter with an ancient book, an ordinary young man embarks on a long journey of cultivation. It's a new work by a new author, but it definitely has the flavor of the "mortal cultivation" Xianxia genre.

40. 190 镜 Mirror: Cang Yue's Ancient Fantasy (11 Books) 镜·沧月古风奇幻（共11册） Cang Yue沧月Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted “Across the earth, between the six directions, within the four seas, lies a celestial isle called Yunhuang. The sun and moon shine upon it, the stars pass over it, the four seasons mark its years, and the planet Jupiter sets its course. Born of the gods, its creatures take strange forms. Some live short lives, some long, and only the sages understand its ways.” This passage about Yunhuang from The Book of the Six Directions, “The Western Wilds,” inspired countless people to make the arduous jour 1kReads9.3Score220Shelves

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    Actually, a good novel is one that can be published. I don't know if anyone knows Cang Yue, but I'm sure some people know Jiang Nan. So, why not check out Cang Yue's "Mirror" series if you're looking for something to read?

41. 191 既 Marry a Dao Companion and Cultivate the Truth: Faithful to the Great Dao and to You 既娶道侣又修真，不负大道不负卿 Overlord Pork Knuckle霸王肘子Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the cultivation world and becoming a low-level rogue cultivator, the protagonist finds that his predecessor was attacked and lay unconscious for three months. Having taken over someone else's body, he is about to be kicked out of the market because he can't renew his lease when the Cultivation Arts System appears! Whatever you know, I know. Whatever you don't know, well, I know that too. In short, I know everything. From then on, the protagonist begins his rise to success 9.1kReads7.8Score478Shelves

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    This should have suited your taste.

42. 192 九 Nine Mounds: The Mandate of Heaven Returns to the Ruins 九丘：天命归墟 Day, Don't Eighteen日勿十八Eastern Fantasy235k WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan] In the beginning of the Great Primordial Era, filth was sealed in the lower realm. As the ages turned and turbid evil spread, the lower realm slowly fell into ruin, trapping all living beings within. The upper realm was divided. Some wanted to abandon it; others wanted to save it. Unable to reach a decision, they settled on a compromise: casting down a source of hope. Whether it would bring blessing or disaster was left to fate. Beichen is an orphan whose identity is a mystery, accomp 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ☘️First, let me recommend my own book. It's a traditional fantasy novel with a unique realm division! The protagonist is burdened with destiny, rising from humble beginnings, growing step by step. He's not stupid or mindless, and there's no system. It might be a bit slow-paced. I'm a new author, so my writing style might be lacking. I update three times a day and am constantly improving each chapter. Feedback is welcome! ☘️Second, I stumbled upon a new book while browsing. It's not very popular yet, but I like its character development, which is something I need to learn. What's a bit unusual is that this author sometimes writes 10,000 words in a single chapter… ☘️I won't say much about the third and fourth books.

43. 193 谁 Who Says the Jianghu Is Only for the Young? 谁说江湖不少年 Shepherd赶羊人Eastern Fantasy215k WordsOngoing Spring Beneath the Blade The day young executioner Chen Xiaoman first gripped a ghost-head saber, a condemned prisoner slipped him half a jade pendant and said just one thing: "Take a look at spring in Jiangnan for me." When the execution drum sounded for the third time, he dropped his saber and fled over the wall. From then on, the martial world had a new fugitive who couldn't fight but was hunted by everyone, accompanied by a blind zither player who loved cracking sunflower seeds and a fake m 15Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 194 老 The Ancestor Has Returned to the Ruins. Run While You Still Can! 老祖宗归墟了，抓紧时间跑路吧！ Four-Legged Little Stool小板凳四条腿Eastern Fantasy435k WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy][the Myriad Worlds][Comedy][Misunderstandings][No System] Qi Xiu is a loafer tucked away in a corner of the cultivation world. His greatest dream is to coast through life, eating his fill until he dies, and that's exactly what he does. Cultivating immortality is, after all, just a means to get food and live longer. There's no shame in being a little timid! But everything took a sudden turn after he met a black dragon... What? You're saying I'm the chosen one? What? You're sa 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy, the protagonist is forced to perform daily tasks, the supporting characters are intelligent, and the villains are ruthless and taciturn.

45. 195 残 Mending the Broken Cauldron: The Lu Family's Rise in Cultivation 残鼎复元：陆家修仙崛起路 Little Boss小头目Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing Traditional cultivation + slow-burn progression + cautious protagonist + family-focused + mortal's perspective + no System + pseudo-ensemble cast Realms: Qi Refining → Foundation Establishment → Core Formation → Nascent Soul... On the Tianyuan Continent, sects monopolize resources, leaving little room for small and mid-sized clans to survive. The Lu family, on the remote frontier, is one such clan: spiritual energy is scarce, cultivation methods are incomplete, they are trapped at Qi Refining, a 29.9kReads7.7Score2.2kShelves

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    Traditional cultivation novels, not wish-fulfillment stories, involve gradual advancement in cultivation through stages like Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Core Formation.

46. 196 混 Quest for the Dao in Chaos 混沌问道 The End Before the Finish未完已终Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted A single falling leaf slays every enemy in the world. A withered leaf becomes a sword, slaughtering gods and demons across the heavens! One man, one sword: he traverses the path to immortality, forges the Heavenly Dao, and looks down upon the ages. The Abandoned Lands? No, they are where chaos began! The youth Chen Hao came from the chaos. His Emperor’s Embryo was cut from him, yet he gained a Chaotic Physique, setting the war-torn age into motion! Alone, he stands across the river of time, sole 4kReads8.4Score335Shelves
47. 197 大 The Savage Bandit of the Great Wilderness 大荒悍匪 Golden Bull Fragment金牛断章Eastern Fantasy8.9M WordsOngoing Everyone knows that the Classic of Mountains and Seas is actually a cookbook. Transmigrate across mountains and seas, and stew a Kunpeng with a phoenix, or cook a Zhujian with a black tortoise. In the demon wasteland, the countless great demons are dangers to everyone else, but Zhang Chu sees them as food. One bite of demon meat doubles his strength. One sip of demon blood sends his cultivation soaring. From then on, Zhang Chu goes farther and farther along the path of cultivating by eating demo 105.3kReads9.0Score7.3kShelves

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    As a ten-year veteran reader with discerning tastes, these two are the only two fantasy novels by Tomato that I could actually read. *The Great Wilderness Bandits* is similar in style to Chen Dong's *Perfect World*. Whether it's the cultivation realms, plot, logic, combat, or humor, it's impeccable. The protagonist isn't mindless; he's intelligent throughout, and both the main and supporting characters grow together. It's a seriously underrated book. *Stepping into the Heavens* is similar in style to my Tomatoes novels—the plot and combat are relatively peaceful, the stories are quite tight, and there are no mindless, extreme emotional scenes. Both are perfect for those experiencing a reading slump; add them to your bookshelf and start reading!

48. 198 长 The Changqing Immortal Clan: Starting from Qi Refining 长青仙族从炼气开始 Dream Architect梦想构造Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Family unity + slow-burn growth + decisive and ruthless + ensemble cast + ascension of an entire world] [Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Violet Palace, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation...] The Great Yan Kingdom is dotted with sects and teeming with powerful cultivators. The four great Golden Core sects rule the land above, while the seven great Golden Core clans enforce a rigid hierarchy below. Chen Changqing transmigrates to the Great Yan Kingdom, only to be born into a Q 5kReads6.1Score355Shelves

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    Traditional cultivation novels, not mindless wish-fulfillment stories, focusing on the development of family-based cultivation genres.

49. 199 不 I Only Refuse to Betray the World 不负天下而已 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation setting + no rebirth + no transmigration + not a wish-fulfillment novel] A kind person may be swept along by the ways of the world and fall into darkness; A great villain with blood on his hands may also turn over a new leaf through a single act of kindness; Li Chenxi is one of the rare people who, even after experiencing a major upheaval, can still hold fast to his true nature; The fates of people like him are often more troubled than those of ordinary people; They are usually eit 295Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm shamelessly recommending this as a traditional cultivation novel. There's no reincarnation, no time travel, and no cheat codes. The female protagonist comes from a military family and is exceptionally talented. Even a prodigy must work hard to cultivate; talent is the threshold for entering cultivation, but perseverance and effort determine how far a cultivator can go. [Under pressure][Under pressure][Under pressure]

50. 200 凡EN Mortal Cultivation: Ten Thousand Corpses Forge an Immortal Bone 凡人修仙，万尸铸仙骨 Swimming Champion游泳冠军Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsOngoing Demonic cultivation + no System + scheming underdog + decisive and ruthless. This book is dark, so don't read it if that's not your thing. The moment Song Wen kills the frail little beggar and seizes his blood and soul, every cell in his body cheers and leaps with excitement. His mind races, and he knows that killing will be part of his life from now on. For survival and immortality, he'll stop at nothing: petty schemes, conspiracies, and ruthless slaughter. On the road to immortality, bones are 98kReads8.9Score8.5kShelves

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    A demonic cultivator, without a system, a cunning and ruthless sixth brother, decisive in killing. This book leans towards a dark cultivation novel. The protagonist, for survival, will stop at nothing to stay alive. Mountains of corpses and seas of blood are inevitable. The protagonist's character is vividly portrayed. It reflects the treacherous nature of the cultivation world, where only fellow cultivators are sacrificed, and a cautious approach is paramount. When faced with a challenge, if not through direct confrontation, escape is the best option. The story is unconventional. The protagonist is intelligent. Although the story has some flaws, they do not detract from its overall merit. While ruthless in the struggle for the Great Dao, a sliver of compassion remains.

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