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

1. 301 退 Call Off the Engagement? I Transmigrated into a Book, and the Powerful Men Regret It 退婚？我穿书，大佬们后悔莫及 Million Subscriptions百万订Ancient Romance182k WordsCompleted “Break off the engagement? No, I’m the one divorcing you.” That day, as snow and wind swept through the city, I tore up the marriage contract, left the Su family, and headed for the highest seat of judgment in the Starfall Sea. Afterward... Xie Tingyun betrayed his sect for me, Lin Yan burned his family records for me, and Master Liuli built a continent-spanning intelligence network for me. They all thought I wanted revenge. But I simply opened the Code and said softly to the nobles kneeling acr 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   That day, as snow blanketed the city, I tore up the marriage certificate, stepped out of the Su family home, and walked towards the highest court seat in the Starfall Sea. "From this day forward, all the guilty shall be pardoned." 🤩🤩🥸

2. 302 仗 Sword in Hand, Wine in Tow, a Dashing Wanderer 仗剑，载酒，惊鸿客 Sweet Potato Monster红薯怪Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Prodigy + no System + Swordsmanship + Lighthearted + Immortality] The fake prodigy: “Life and death don’t matter. If you’ve got a problem, fight me.” The real prodigy: “I want to draw my sword.” “No, you don’t,” said the leaders of the Daoist sects, the Buddhist Venerable, and the Demon Cult Master, trying to talk him down. Across this vast and boundless land, who will determine its fate? I have a sword, its white blade stained red by the mortal world. A vast and magnificent sky stretches a 16.6kReads8.2Score1.4kShelves
3. 303 神 The Mythic Xiao Clan: Our Clan Has the Ten Great Ancient Taboos! 神话萧族：我族有太古十大禁忌！ A Man Plays Diao Chan阿瞒戏貂蝉Eastern Fantasy249k WordsCompleted [Invincible power fantasy]+ [One heroine]+ [A clan’s rise]+ [Building a power base] Xiao Zhan Yi, the founding ancestor of the Xiao family, transmigrated to the Primordial Continent a million years ago. With the protagonist’s halo that came with transmigrating, he led the declining Xiao clan to ever greater heights, ultimately establishing an eternal imperial clan. Just as he was preparing to cross the Chaos Divine Thunder Tribulation and ascend to the Immortal Realm, the long-delayed System fin 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Masterpieces from traditional fantasy

4. 304 何 What Does It Mean to Be an Immortal? 何以为仙 Sangyu Fei桑榆非Eastern Fantasy100k WordsOngoing [Cultivation]+ [No System]+ [Leveling Up]+ [Comedy]+ [One Female Lead]+ [Swordsmanship] People’s hearts have grown cold, and good and evil are hard to tell apart. Demons run rampant, and ghosts roam everywhere. When the choice comes again, will you give your life for what is right, or cling to life in disgrace? Or will you establish new laws for heaven and earth, make Heaven bow its head, and make Earth bend low? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A story about transmigrating to another world to cultivate immortality, but I'm struggling due to lack of data. I hope you experts can take a look when you have time.

5. 305 修 Cultivation: The Dust-Wiping Chronicles 修道：拭尘记 Bean Bean Pudding豆豆布丁Eastern Fantasy262k WordsCompleted Also known as “I'll Say It Again: My Senior Sister Is Invincible Under Heaven” [Multiple heroines + no System + classical prose + layered symbolism + unconventional power fantasy + slow-paced, literary style] What was immortal cultivation really like in actual history? Foundation Establishment, primordial spirits, forming a core? No, that's fiction. In actual history, the path to immortality was a journey of self-cultivation. All kinds of inner demons became obstacles; overcome them, and you rea 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a classic cultivation novel with excellent writing. Many of the poems and prose pieces are original. In the early stages, a grand world view is laid out in great detail, and many hooks and explosive moments are planted. These will explode later, creating a layered and very long-lasting sense of exhilaration.

6. 306 苍 The Vast and Empty Cosmos 苍茫虚霩 Qiu Jizhuoma求吉卓玛Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted 🔥 The epic Eastern fantasy novel The Vast Expanse is available to read in full for free! Across the three thousand great worlds, the Vast Expanse is the only “cleansing ground.” The four clans of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind stand guard, suppressing the endless resentment of the Demonheart Planet. Beneath the Rift of the Void lies the secret of destruction and rebirth. For every sacrificial rite, the strongest must offer themselves up to ensure the world’s survival. The boy Nan Fa appears ordina 131Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   The world is a ceaselessly flowing river; boundaries are vast and boundless directions. East, south, west, north, northeast, northwest, up, and down are boundaries; past, future, and present constitute the world. There are ten directions and three flows. The complex destinies of all sentient beings are interwoven like threads within this intricate tapestry, creating myriad phenomena—this is the three thousand great chiliocosms. No matter how the world changes, these three thousand great chiliocosms cannot escape the cycle of "formation, existence, decay, and emptiness." In the *Surangama Sutra*, Buddha Shakyamuni, with the phrase "arising is the world, stillness is emptiness," fully reveals the complete truth of this cycle of "formation, existence, decay, and emptiness." Truly, with the arising of a single thought, in an instant, the world is filled with myriad phenomena, bustling with countless wonders; with the cessation of a single thought, in a moment, emptiness and boundless stillness arise. With a single thought, the formation of everything in this world becomes inseparable from the participation of "earth, water, fire, and wind." This applies to our planet, our mortal bodies, plants, animals, and all living beings in the six realms of reincarnation. In the Void Realm, "Wonderful Bright Dao Lord," with a compassionate heart, painstakingly worked to ensure that "earth, water, fire, and wind" could more orderly control the subtle scales between all things, allowing the three thousand great worlds to operate in a hidden and constant manner. Absorbing the endless essence of the universe and condensing the infinite wisdom of heaven and earth, he overcame countless hardships and dangers to finally forge the four spiritual pearls of earth, water, fire, and wind. However, the Demon King of the Demon Realm harbored wicked intentions, attempting to rule the entire world with the power of his greedy demonic heart. From the moment Wonderful Bright Dao Lord began forging the four spiritual pearls, the Demon King had long coveted these pearls containing immense energy. Just as the Spirit Pearls were nearing completion, yet not yet fully formed—the crucial final moment when Daoist Miaoming poured all his strength and power into them—the Demon King, mobilizing the entire demon race, launched a fierce attack, attempting to seize the four Spirit Pearls in one fell swoop to satisfy his ambition to control the world. Daoist Miaoming, with his extraordinary precognitive abilities, knew the Demon King was coming. In this moment of extreme crisis, he bestowed the four incomplete Spirit Pearls upon his four disciples: the Fire Spirit Pearl—Nan Lingxiao, the Wind Spirit Pearl—Yun Moshi, the Water Spirit Pearl—Ren Shuihan, and the Earth Spirit Pearl—Situ Gui. Then, single-handedly, he resolutely fought against the demon race; this breathtaking battle lasted seven days and seven nights. Finally, Daoist Miaoming could no longer hold on. In his last moments, with his last strength, he plucked out the Demon King's heart and swiftly sealed it with his own primordial spirit. Afterward, he summoned the four primordial energies of earth, water, fire, and wind to create the mysterious planet Cangmang. The four disciples of Daoist Miaoming, along with their only junior sister, Yue Chang, arrived on the planet Cangmang. Initially, they worked together to protect Cangmang. However, time passed, and hearts changed. Coupled with the subtle influence of demonic power and the imperfections of the four spirit orbs being incompletely refined… under these various circumstances, the Cloud Demon Master, possessing the Wind Spirit Orb, began to feel resentful. He was unwilling to remain confined to this small planet Cangmang for long. Meanwhile, their junior sister, Yue Chang, as her cultivation deepened, gradually grew dissatisfied with being merely a supporting character on Cangmang. Unbeknownst to them, their master, Daoist Miaoming, had not truly perished. Cangmang was actually a means for him to purify his demonic greed and ambition, a path for him to be reborn and enhance his cultivation. He was simply waiting for an opportunity, waiting for a destined person to gather the fragments of his soul scattered across Cangmang, allowing his primordial spirit to return, thereby purifying his demonic heart and restoring order to Cangmang.

7. 307 药EN Cauldron of the Medicine God 药神鼎 Chubby Radish胖胖的萝卜Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted (Mortal cultivation + no System + lighthearted + not a saint + multiple female leads + fast-paced) At the Foundation Establishment stage, he wins over a Nascent Soul uncle-master and a Core Formation senior sister; at the Deity Transformation stage, a Mahayana saintess. See how Ye Fei, an ordinary mortal, encounters one lucky opportunity after another and joyfully cultivates toward immortality. It starts slowly, but gets better and better as it goes. If something doesn't make sense at first, try 78.6kReads9.0Score8.6kShelves

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   The author leads us into a world of Eastern fantasy and chivalry, transporting us to a dreamlike realm.

8. 308 混 Chaos Shatters the Three Realms 混沌破三界 Spring and Autumn Brush春秋笔Eastern Fantasy820k WordsOngoing [Fantasy + Chaos Origin + layers of careful schemes + decisive and ruthless] An abandoned baby raised by demon beasts awakens the Chaos Origin and grows stronger through bloodshed. Every step is fraught with danger, but time and again he breaks through the traps laid for him. Little by little, he uncovers the truth that was hidden: Why was he abandoned in the Hundred Thousand Mountains? Who rules the order of the Three Realms? Watch as he crushes the bones of gods and demons and rewrites the law 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A traditional fantasy story, blending action and romance, breaking free from constraints and restoring order to the Three Realms. Not mindless. Hope you enjoy it! [Add to bookshelf][Follow][Heart]

9. 309 光 Between Light and Shadow: The Cowardly Knight 光影之间：懦弱的骑士 Riding a Donkey Across the Tianshan Mountains骑驴走天山Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Amid the endless struggle between light and darkness, a storm that will shake the divine realms is quietly drawing near. The thousand-year pact once sanctioned by the Father God of Creation has shattered with a roar. Athena's divine spear and Lucifer's black wings herald the renewed clash between gods and demons. Hyperion, God of Light, and Erebus, God of Darkness, are preparing for war. Behind them, the gods covet the flesh and blood of every race, seeking only to sate their insatiable hunger f 146Reads—Score—Shelves

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   *Between Light and Shadow: The Cowardly Knight* is a traditional fantasy novel, far from a mindless wish-fulfillment story. It constructs a magical world where light and darkness intertwine, brimming with fantastical elements. The protagonist, Sen Helkin, is the son of a blacksmith in Sunset Castle, undergoing arduous magical warrior training at Holy Mountain Academy. The book features complex character relationships and emotional entanglements. Sen grows through love, friendship, and family, while also facing various conspiracies and betrayals. The plot unfolds delicately and intricately, focusing on character development and showcasing the struggles and triumphs of a young man under the weight of fate. It is an excellent choice for fans of traditional fantasy.

10. 310 开 A Beautiful Master from the Start, I Become the Peerless Bow Emperor 开局美女师父，我成为绝世弓帝 Tai Yu Xin Hong太羽心鸿Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + Plot-driven + Single heroine + No showboating or face-slapping] I have a bow, and one arrow can chill the light across nineteen provinces. My arrows can pierce armor, break through qi, track their targets automatically, and deal fire or ice damage. I can even unleash a powerful AOE attack. Who dares take an arrow from me? Comments and corrections are welcome! Synopsis 2: The world’s alchemical flames are divided into four grades: low, middle, high, and supreme. They say there is an 258Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I have a bow, its arrow's light chills nineteen provinces. I have a cloud-piercing arrow, drawing thousands of armies to my aid. My arrow can pierce armor, can penetrate air, and can even track targets automatically; who dares to take a hit from my arrow?

11. 311 源 The Source Calamity: Path to the Heavens 源劫天途 Xin's Sorrow馨之殇Eastern Fantasy808k WordsOngoing On the Tianyuan Continent, people focus on cultivating source energy, and reverence for the strong is the ironclad rule. The protagonist, Hua Fan, starts with nothing, overcomes countless hardships, and reaches the pinnacle of the continent. Hua Fan's legendary journey begins here. The other characters are just as vividly portrayed, from the loyal and righteous Mu Yexin, to Liao Tianyang, a mentor and friend who leads by example, and Mu Wanting, who sees life as countless days of spring sunshine 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The premise is novel, the pacing is excellent, the protagonist's growth is realistic, the writing is solid, the fight scenes are visually engaging, the foreshadowing is cleverly placed, and it's so addictive I couldn't put it down after reading it all night. Even the supporting characters are well-developed. The novel goes beyond traditional monster-slaying and leveling up; it delves deeper into the essential meaning of human life, exploring philosophical themes like revenge and protection. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

12. 312 废 A Useless Spirit Root? One Poisonous Plant Helped Me Become a Venerable 废灵根？一株毒草助我成尊 Second Master Su二苏爷Eastern Fantasy247k WordsOngoing [No System + No Transmigration + Single Heroine] He was once the lowest of the Qingyun Sect’s alchemy slaves. After ten years of poison testing, his body covered in sores, he was kicked into a barren mountain to die. Everyone said he belonged rotting in the mud. At the end of his strength, he swallowed a spirit-devouring poisonous herb. His ruined roots burst apart, and his spiritual roots were reforged. The Supreme Poison Spirit Root had appeared. He never believed in fate. With a mortal body, 2Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book. [Eating melon emoji]

13. 313 九 Chang'an of the Nine Provinces 九州长安 Zhang Qinghe of Yunmeng云梦张清河Eastern Fantasy141k WordsCompleted I'm not very happy with how this turned out, even after reading it myself, so I'm putting the later volumes on hold and plan to rewrite them. Why should a man not wear a Wu hook and reclaim the fifty provinces beyond the passes? Come, ascend the Lingyan Pavilion for a moment: how many scholars have ever become marquises of ten thousand households? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A young man roams the world with a sword, a classic traditional cultivation story, a genre that's becoming increasingly rare. It boasts a vast setting and well-developed characters; readers who enjoy this type of story shouldn't miss it.

14. 314 爆 Breaking! Even a Good-for-Nothing Like Me Can Defeat the Ghost King 爆！废柴如我也能逆袭鬼王 Hei Ye黑也Eastern Fantasy159k WordsOngoing On the night of the Ghost Festival, the living must stand aside as ghosts roam. Jiang Kuo, a beggar tossed onto the road like a mangy dog, runs into a ghost on its nightly procession, setting him on an extraordinary path! Rejected by the mortal world, despised by the immortal path, and loathed by demons? Jiang Kuo thrives even when the winds are calm. He’ll become the raging tide, leading the ghosts on their nightly procession, with no one daring to stop him! —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 315 圣 The Era of Sacred Proclamations 圣衍纪 Curry Chili Pepper咖喱小辣椒Eastern Fantasy271k WordsOngoing [Invincible + High-Octane + Exhilarating + Vast World + Multiple Heroines] One thought conceals nine layers of sharpness beneath the guise of righteousness; another transforms him into a scheming king who breaks through a deadly encirclement of hidden enemies. He wields the gray mist as a blade and treats all living beings as pieces on a board; He sweeps through the Eight Desolations of Chaos and toys with all creation through a thousand forms! 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I think this book is pretty good. I was hooked after reading the first few chapters. This is my first time following a book closely! [Laughing emoji]

16. 316 凡 A Mortal's Path to Greatness 凡人的通天之路 Wind Whistles Through Woodheart风萧木心Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsOngoing An unknown mortal finds a rare treasure and embarks on a thorny path of cultivation. The road to the heavens is never easy. It must be forged through endless conflict, step by step toward worlds without end. He has seen the splendors of the world, yet never forgotten who he was. 12.7kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves

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    This isn't just mindless fun; it's a more traditional mortal cultivation story! From a child laborer in a mine to a powerful cultivator, Meng Guan wields extraordinary treasures to venture into secret realms, upholding his original aspirations amidst endless battles, and forging ahead in a vibrant world—the most hardcore mortal cultivation story ever!

17. 317 修 Cultivation? I See Through Everything with Appraisal 修仙？我靠鉴定术看穿一切 Sweet and Spicy Soy Sauce Fried Rice甜辣酱油炒饭Eastern Fantasy233k WordsOngoing [Traditional Cultivation + No Harem + No System + Appraisal Skill + Slow-Burn] Because of an ancient jade pendant, Jiang Daiyue transmigrates to the cultivation world and unexpectedly gains the ability to appraise all things. From a remote corner of the mortal world, he gradually steps onto the path to immortality… 3Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 318 凝 Ten Years of Qi Refining, and My Spear Is More Driven Than I Am 凝气十年，我的枪比我还卷 Wan Chuan Shi万川石Eastern Fantasy108k WordsOngoing Other cultivators compete over talent. Chen Yuan competes against time. Ten years after joining the sect, he's still stuck in the Qi Condensation Realm. Everyone says he'll never reach Foundation Establishment in this lifetime. Until one day Chen Yuan unexpectedly discovers a black spear in his sea of consciousness. The spear is strange. It can devour spiritual energy. It can devour spells. It can devour the power of weapons. It can even devour other people's cultivation techniques and divine ab 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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19. 319 修 Cultivation Starts at the Third Qi Refining Layer 修仙是从炼气三层开始的 Wangquan Fugui王权富贵Eastern Fantasy306k WordsCompleted Classic cultivation + one female lead + no System + epic length Some seek the Dao across a thousand mountains, Some roam freely, at ease between them. I follow the wind and drift far away, Wishing only to linger between the immortal and mortal worlds. Zhao Fan, a novice cultivator, accidentally acquires a mysterious black pearl. Its origins are extraordinary: it can bring spirit herbs to maturity. From then on, Zhao Fan has an endless supply of resources on his path to cultivation. Calm and deci 186Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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    Fellow sword cultivators, let us march together to Zaotian Mountain!!!

20. 320 少 A Young Man’s Wild Song of Cultivation 少年狂歌修仙记 Wang Siqin王思勤Eastern Fantasy531k WordsCompleted Blending xuanhuan, xianxia, and suspense, this book tells the story of Liu Ge, an ordinary young man who accidentally enters a cave in Yimeng Mountain and acquires an ancient inheritance. He intends to devote himself to cultivation, but is forced to join the Tianque Sect. After a string of extraordinary encounters, fate eventually guides him to the realm of immortality. He wipes out the Shadow assassins, a dreaded organization feared throughout the martial world, and takes part in the climactic 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this traditional fantasy novel. It's a fantasy/xianxia (immortal hero) novel, not a time-travel novel. The plot is full of twists and turns, the characters are well-developed, the language is vivid and refreshing, and the fight scenes are tense and exciting. It blends fantasy and suspense, breaking away from the traditional formula of fantasy novels and offering a refreshing experience. It's definitely worth reading.

21. 321 大 Great Luo 大罗 Luo Tianxingyu罗天星雨Eastern Fantasy206k WordsOngoing [Traditional cultivation + cunning schemer + decisive and ruthless + ordinary mortal's journey] [Realms: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation, Dao Origin, Dao Union] Lin Yuan unexpectedly finds an ancient tomb containing a jade pendant identical in shape to his family's heirloom, but with the colors reversed. He accidentally enters a dreamscape, where he obtains a cultivation method called the "Primordial Scripture." It allows him to refine all 57Reads—Score118Shelves

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    You might want to check out this book: No system, no rebirth; you rely entirely on yourself.

22. 322 洪 Honghuang: From the Start, I Spoil the Plot for Nuwa 洪荒：开局给女娲剧透 The Second Sleep第二眠Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Primordial world + behind-the-scenes scheming + wild imagination] Chen Xuan transmigrates into the Primordial World as a little white dragon. His arrival sends the whole world wildly off course... Nuwa: “Becoming a saint through merit isn’t what I want. I’m going to sever the Three Corpses!” The Two from the West: “The West is far too barren. Starting today, we’re joining the East!” Tongtian: “The calamity of the Investiture of the Gods is upon us. All Jie Sect Disciples, follow me onto the Inv 43.1kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves

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    Here are 6 recommended fantasy novels featuring invincible protagonists who aren't overly saintly or saintly. They're ruthless and decisive, offering a consistently enjoyable and addictive reading experience.

23. 323 灵 The Path of the Spirit 灵途 Searching for Stars in the Dark暗夜寻星Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted Are the legendary immortals, gods, demons, and monsters really fictional? Did a glorious civilization once exist on Mars? Can the limits of life really be broken? On humanity’s first journey from Earth to Mars, the lander is destroyed. The pioneers exploring technological civilization narrowly escape death, only to be carried by a colossal Martian statue into the depths of the stars... But this isn’t transmigration. It’s a journey through the cosmos! This is the same universe, but civilization h 1.6kReads7.4Score152Shelves

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    2026030302🔥🔥🔥 I'm recommending the traditional fantasy novel *Ling Tu* for three reasons! First, this is my own fantasy world as a veteran fantasy reader, and what I've written might be exactly what you're looking for. Second, it features a completely new advancement system, spanning from Earth to Mars and then to endlessly distant cultivation worlds. The protagonist, like myself, drifts through life, and eight or nine out of ten things don't go as planned. While frustrating, this is a true reflection of most people's lives, and I hope everyone doesn't live in a mindless, self-indulgent fantasy. Third, I've been writing this book for three years, currently at 2.87 million words. Although there haven't been any recommendations, I want to truly finish this story without regrets; it's a deep-seated conviction. The rallying cry has sounded; we're just waiting for you!

24. 324 长 The Immortal’s Long-Lived Tomb 长生仙墓 Wine Without Desire无欲的酒Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Lu Changsheng possesses the Eternal Immortal Body, living forever through the ages, never to die. Over countless years, he has roamed through a myriad of worlds and accumulated boundless experience. He has served as a carefree Immortal Emperor, run a tavern and sold wine, founded a sect as the mysterious and carefree sect leader, and opened a clinic as a master healer who saves lives. He has also wielded a three-foot sword, sweeping across the world with his sword energy as the Azure-Robed Sword 29.6kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves
25. 325 才 Only Then Did I Realize My Wives Have Terrifyingly Powerful Backers 才知道，妻子们来头太大 Unfrozen Hades不冻冥王Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing Chen Yitian had only wanted to keep his head down and cultivate on the frontier. But when he turned around, he discovered that each of his wives had a more impressive background than the last: one was the reincarnation of an immortal, another the orphan of a martial world overlord, another a genius capable of protecting the nation, and yet another an ancient, terrifying great demon. He raised an army at Blackstone Pass, the princes rallied, immortal weapons appeared, Kunlun looked down from abov 2.9kReads8.2Score272Shelves

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    A fantasy novel with multiple female leads and a fantastical ensemble cast, this is definitely a high-quality read for casual readers. Enjoy! 🥳🤩😉🎉🤩

26. 326 灵 The Spiritual Veins Awaken: I Brave the Five Realms with Just a Hairpin 灵脉重启，我靠一根簪子勇闯五界 Xue Dao Jian Cun雪道剑存Fantastical Romance755k WordsOngoing [Classic fantasy progression + strong heroine's rise and growth + taming all kinds of spirit beasts + academies and sects + powerful ensemble cast + slow-burn, long-running story] In the final era of the God Realm, where spiritual power reigns supreme, a “girl with nothing” whose clan concealed her identity for hundreds of years has, with only a phoenix hairpin, “accidentally” restarted her spiritual meridians and unlocked a medicinal realm. Now approaching you is: A heaven-blessed daughter be 223Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I prefer traditional, non-brainless, direct approaches!

27. 327 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Could Smell My Way to Immortality 穿越后我闻着味修仙 Five-Colored Deity五色神明Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Ordinary protagonist, no System, scent-based cultivation, everyday progression, cautious growth, slow-paced] After transmigrating, Ye Xiaobai obtains a cultivation technique for refining qi (the qi in this case means scent), and sets off on a path of cultivating immortality by following his nose. The technique is called A Single Breath Can Smell a Thousand Miles. After cultivating it, can he really smell scents from a thousand miles away? First, he follows scents to find spirit herbs! Then, he —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Mortal Journey, No System, Scent-Based Cultivation, Daily Leveling Up, Stealthy Development, Slow Pace] After transmigrating, Ye Xiaobai obtains a cultivation technique for "Qi" (the Qi of scent), embarking on a path of cultivation through smell. The technique is called "One Qi, a Thousand Miles," but after cultivation, can one truly smell scents a thousand miles away? Or will one eventually be able to grasp the scents of an entire planet? Or can one discern the aura of death on a person? From initially searching for spiritual herbs by scent? To opening a restaurant by scent? To refining pills by scent? To controlling beasts by scent? To breaking formations by scent? To recognizing people by scent! When scent meets cultivation, what magical sparks will ignite? A wondrous journey of cultivation through scent begins! [Please Follow][Please Follow]

28. 328 贪 Charge One Silver Coin More, and Even the Great Emperor Has to Pay 贪一银加一点大帝来了也得交银子 A Thousand Paths Through the Mortal World千道红尘Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama is now available: As a Brocade Guard, I Hold All the Power. Is That a Problem? (Ruthless and decisive + no distinction between good and evil, only different sides + clear-headed. In short, rest assured and enjoy the read. Go away if you're a bleeding heart.) On the Xuanqing Continent, people revered the martial path to its very limits, even seeking immortality and the Dao. Li Hanjiang transmigrated to this continent, into the territory of an empire called Chiyan. Perhap 24.4kReads8.7Score2kShelves
29. 329 剑 Jian Wuchen 剑无辰 Headphones on Backward反戴耳机Eastern Fantasy122k WordsOngoing A genius sword cultivator, born with extraordinary talent for the sword and the senior disciple of a sword sect. Why was he reborn in the Manling Realm? Was it a conspiracy, or fate ordained from time immemorial? What secrets does the mysterious Manling Realm hold? An unexpected rebirth reveals an ancient secret!!! He obtains the Sword God’s legacy, the inheritance that has made countless sword cultivators bow their heads throughout the ages… Witness how the sword genius Ye Wuchen turns the tide 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy, not without its brainless thrills.

30. 330 逆 Heaven-Defying Supreme 逆天至尊 Rain Over the Withered Cliff's Tomb枯崖雨墓Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsCompleted Once, he shook the myriad divine realms. After countless reincarnations, his entire family was slaughtered! Cursed and burdened by vengeance spanning countless lives, Tan Yun swears he will never sink into despair again. For his beloved and his family, he will climb step by step over the corpses of his enemies and surpass the pinnacle! Defying heaven with slaughter, dominating myriad worlds: I alone am supreme! 1.5kReads8.7Score228Shelves

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    This book is written as if it were true fact.

31. 331 养 After Ten Years of Bone Tempering, My Divine Body Awakens and I’m Invincible the Moment I Emerge 养骨十年，神体觉醒，出世即无敌 Sunrise Over the East Sea日出东海Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [A fun hook from the start. Anyone looking for a book to adapt might want to take a look.] [Traditional fantasy + fast pacing + invincible power-ups + decisive action + a touch of innovation] The young man possesses a peerless Dao Bone, only to have it cruelly stolen by his fiancee. Little does anyone know... the Dao Bone is actually the true seal upon his body! Inside the burial ground of gods and demons, a mysterious female emperor passes down the imperial technique Pure Yang Heavenly Art, whi 13.3kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
32. 332 你 Why Mess with Him? He Cultivates the Heavenly Dao 你惹他干嘛，他修天道的 Mr. Meatball丸子先生Eastern Fantasy5.8M WordsOngoing On the first day after Luo Tian transmigrates, he obtains nine volumes of Heavenly Scriptures. The Heavenly Dao Scripture: Its contents can be summed up in one word: invincible. The Heavenly Dao Body-Refining Art: Its contents can be summed up in one word: invincible. The Heavenly Dao Visualization Method: Its contents can be summed up in one word: invincible. The Heavenly Dao Movement Technique: Its contents can be summed up in one word: invincible. The Heavenly Dao Sword Art: Its contents can 85.9kReads9.0Score7.6kShelves
33. 333 傲 Proud God of Alchemy 傲世丹神 Ji Xiaoz ei寂小贼Eastern Fantasy12.8M WordsCompleted A good-for-nothing young man receives an unparalleled legacy, gains a heaven-defying divine meridian, learns peerless techniques, and masters extraordinary alchemy. From then on, his path in martial arts is smooth sailing, and he looks down on all under heaven! 4.5kReads8.8Score539Shelves

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    Synopsis: These books are all quite good; don't just look at the ratings when reading.

34. 334 系 System Crack: I Can Level Up Without Limit 系统破解版，我能无限升级 Lu Wuji陆无极Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible Protagonist + Building a Faction + System + One Heroine] Lu Daosheng transmigrated to a world of cultivation. After years of struggling, he finally rose to the position of city lord, and thought that was how he would spend the rest of his life. Then one day, the System descended. Huh, why does this System seem a little different? “System, are the things in this shop free?” “They’re free.” “System, do I need to cultivate?” “No.” “System, I want a wife.” “I’ll find one for you.” And so 29.5kReads8.6Score2kShelves
35. 335 夏 Second Miss Xia Became an Immortal After Her Divorce 夏二小姐被休后成仙人了 The Pine Nuts Are Ripe松子熟了Fantastical Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy cultivation + growth and awakening + pocket dimension + strong female lead] 1. This isn’t the kind of wish-fulfillment story where the heroine starts off overpowered, so steer clear if that’s what you’re looking for~ 2. It follows the traditional cultivation system: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core... The story begins in the mortal realm. The heroine doesn’t start cultivating immortality right away; she turns to cultivation only when she’s pushed to the brin 1.2kReads7.2Score114Shelves

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    This one! An ancient Chinese fantasy novel about cultivating immortality, starting from the mortal realm! I've read the first volume several times!! The female lead is in a disadvantageous situation, but she's vengeful and has a sharp tongue. It's both frustrating and satisfying to read!! It's a really strange feeling!

36. 336 大 The Great Qian Scroll 大乾绘卷 Kissing the Night, Questioning Heaven夜吻天问Eastern Fantasy472k WordsCompleted Here, immortal cultivation is a facade, the Heavenly Dao is a System, and your choices determine whether the scroll is completed or torn apart. “They cultivate immortality. He fixes bugs.” Behind the saints' compassion lies the Heavenly Dao's ruthless purge command. Beneath his colleagues' smiles, bloody moves are made on the chessboard of power. And Wang Li, a “glitch” the System cannot predict, will use a “pixel pen” to draw the first question mark on the scroll called Daqian. This is not a st 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-praise, self-deprecation 😂

37. 337 我 I Dreamed Through Ten Thousand Ages. When I Awoke, I Was Invincible! 我，一梦万古，梦醒则无敌！ Chen Tang, the Old Scholar陈唐旧书生Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Jianghu + Fantasy + Xianxia + Sword Cultivation + Multiple Heroines + Passionate] The young Lu Bei transmigrates into the body of a down-on-his-luck waiter. From the start, he is taken hostage by a princess in disguise, the last survivor of a fallen kingdom, and forced to flee south. The road ahead is fraught with danger, while pursuers from the dynasty close in behind him. Lu Bei thinks he has no hope of escaping death. But somehow, a heaven-defying streak of fortune quietly comes his way. Acr 215Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    This book will give you a refreshing feeling. The protagonist transmigrates to a world of immortals and heroes and becomes a waiter. He starts by escaping into the world with a princess of a fallen kingdom. The overall pace is light and humorous. The protagonist has invincible talent and defies the heavens. He is invincible all the way. In an era where immortality is not possible, he powerfully proves his Dao and ascends to the top of the sky.

38. 338 逆 Against the Gods 逆天邪神 Mars Gravity火星引力Eastern Fantasy7.2M WordsOngoing 4.8kReads9.3Score331Shelves
39. 339 灵 The Path to the Venerable of the Spiritglow Heaven 灵耀逆世天尊之路 Mist Rises, Mist Clears, Mist Appears雾起雾散雾显Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted On the Tianyuan Continent, where strength rules all, Ye Chen of the Ye family was once a prodigy who dazzled everyone. But when his spiritual sea collapsed at the age of ten, he became a good-for-nothing, scorned by all. His family turned their backs on him, and his clansmen constantly humiliated him. Ye Feng went even further, bullying him at every turn. Ye Chen’s fate finally changed when Lingyao Heavenly Venerable emerged from a mysterious ring and taught him the Sacred Tome of Lingyao, helpi 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Some brothers [laughing][sending hearts][cool][flying kiss][flying kiss]

40. 340 无 Immaculate Divine Soul 无垢神魂 The Lord of Panlong蟠龙的主公Eastern Fantasy147k WordsOngoing The strong should not be allowed to run rampant! The weak should not be trampled! With the help of the System, the Heart of the Universe, the protagonist breaks out of the mortal realm and establishes himself in the spirit realm. He throws the ghost realm into chaos, subdues the demon realm, and establishes a new order for both the mortal and spirit realms. He enters the immortal realm, wipes out the traitors among humanity, unifies the human and demon races, slays the Nether Ancestor, and rebui 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not a mindless story, absolutely captivating! The protagonist possesses an immaculate divine soul, a gentle and compassionate nature, and a fierce hatred of evil. To be a good person, he is hunted down by villains! With his Seven-Colored Illusionary Thunder Spear, he slays across countless realms!

41. 341 仙 The Demonic Path to Immortality 仙途妖道 Palace Bath Wine宫廷浴液酒Eastern Fantasy119k WordsOngoing [No System] [Fantasy] [Wits and Strategy] My name is Zhao Zhihua. I'm a corporate wage slave, and one day I woke up to find that I'd accidentally transmigrated into a world of immortal cultivation. I thought I would make a name for myself, but instead I learned a "useless" cultivation method. Without a System, how am I supposed to survive in this dangerous world...? Human or demon, we walk the Great Way together. Whether we transcend as immortals or demons, we do it to transcend ourselves. —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 342 仙 Immortal Destiny: Entering the Dao Through the Furnace 仙缘，以炉入道 Three Cigars三支雪茄Eastern Fantasy590k WordsOngoing [Cold and Ruthless] + [Intelligence] + [Emotional Intelligence] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Beautiful Prose] + [Astonishing] + [No Clear-Cut Good or Evil] A good book deserves to be savored. This is a gradual, slow-burning story. First appreciate the prose, then absorb the atmosphere, feel the emotions, and grasp the wisdom. Only then will the story truly begin to shine. He arrives riding a seven-colored auspicious cloud, and you may think you have glimpsed the beginning of the plot. The initial charac 741Reads9.2Score106Shelves

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    [Fantasy, Wisdom, Sensuality, Excellent Writing] Written in the style of Jin Yong, capturing the atmosphere and emotions of *Zhu Xian*. First, consider the writing style; then the atmosphere; and finally, the intelligence. A cool young man navigates turbulent waters and adventures, knowing when to advance and retreat, understanding boundaries, and seizing opportunities within a limited space. Supporting characters appear one after another, each with their own unique personality. [Most bad novels start off weak and get increasingly tedious], but this novel is the opposite. The plot unfolds gradually, a progressive storyline. Every ten or so chapters, the rating improves. Make a cup of tea, settle down, and savor the story—it gets more and more exciting with each reading. A few breaths later, "Who goes there?" A soft voice called out. "Excuse me, I wish to purchase some ice grass. Do you have any?" Bai Ye's voice was clear and steady. A reply came from inside the house: "Please come in, the door is not bolted!" Then, there was the rustling sound of clothes being put on, carrying a hint of joy. Bai Ye gently pushed open the wooden door. Beside the fireplace, on a couch, lay a graceful figure in a pale yellow dress, her back to the door. Her waist was slender as a willow, her full, rounded hips like a full moon, and her black hair cascaded down her shoulders. Seeing this, Bai Ye did not enter. After all, it was inconvenient for the young woman to be alone. "Why does the young master linger outside? Come in and warm yourself so we can talk," the young woman's voice was clear and melodious. Bai Ye was not one to hesitate. After a slight pause, he finally stepped inside. The young woman turned around. Her face was like a painting, exquisite as porcelain, crystal clear and smooth as jade. Her skin was snow-white and translucent, soft and delicate, her full breasts taut, almost bursting out. Bai Ye's gaze flickered slightly, but he remained calm. Suddenly, a strange power surged into his body, making him stiff and unable to move. A gentle breeze caressed his face, and he was swept away by the soft wind, involuntarily drawn into that snow-white, warm embrace. Immediately, her captivating eyes and slightly parted red lips revealed pearly white teeth, as if hinting at spring's arrival. Then, she felt a delicate, boneless hand, its fingers moving like flowing clouds across her skin, the tips of the soft fingers dancing gracefully, drawing circles with fluid grace.

43. 343 无 The Supreme Legend: Eternity 无上传说之永恒 Half a Sentence, One Thought半句一念Eastern Fantasy170k WordsOngoing In the Myriad Worlds, the strong are revered! Since I, Ye Fei, have arrived, humanity will never be the lowliest of peoples! (No grinding through monster battles and leveling up; everything depends on the plot.) Even if this world sinks beneath the waves, humanity will never yield! —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 344 我 I've Been Blacklisted for Sixteen Years. Who Decides Whether I Live or Die? 我被雪藏十六年，谁在定我生死 First-Class Mountain Breeze一品岚风Eastern Fantasy153k WordsCompleted I was frozen in the snow for sixteen years. In today's world, humans cannot have children, beasts cannot reproduce, and birds cannot lay eggs. Who has severed all living things from the cycle of rebirth? The sky is a chessboard, the stars its pieces. Across the Six Realms, who decides whether I live or die? The earth is a pipa, the roads its strings. Across the eight directions and the whole world, I will stake my life and enter the game. The gods fall, and the goddess weeps blood. The day I bur —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I hope fellow bookworms will lend a helping hand and offer some guidance; no matter how difficult it is, I will persevere. Thank you!

45. 345 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Ghost That Haunts the Mystic Arts World 穿书后我竟成了玄门鬼见愁 Rain Falls, Light Sleep雨落浅眠Mystery923k WordsCompleted An audiobook version of this book is available. The male lead appears relatively late, and the romance is a case of marriage first, love later. This story is entirely fictional. Feng Jiuqing, a Celestial Master, draws the wrong formation while hunting ghosts and accidentally transmigrates into a melodramatic novel she once read. She becomes the vicious female character number N. In her previous life, she never managed to accumulate merit, and her master said she was too detached from the world t 14.5kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    That mischievous ghost keeps lifting my skirt, so I pulled out a homework talisman and stuck it on. The ghost cried while doing his underworld math problems, and even forgot to lift my skirt! The male protagonist's guardian spirit came over and handed him an eraser: "I know this problem, choose B!" This ghost is even more stubborn than a student, it made me laugh until my stomach hurt!

46. 346 修 Asura God Emperor 修罗神帝 Lonely Galaxy孤寂星河Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsOngoing A boy controlled by fate. A destiny robbed by reincarnation. The Heavenly Dao rejects him, and the world shows no mercy. Immortals, demons, gods, devils, and ghosts! With a single thought, he becomes a demon and slays ten thousand immortals; with another, he becomes a devil and wipes the immortal world from existence. In his fury, he burns the heavens and tears apart the river of stars! An ordinary boy, bearing strange blood, rises to shake the cosmos, wreak havoc across countless worlds, and as 389Reads8.2Score—Shelves
47. 347 诀 The Dao-Cutting Art 诀天道 Yue Xin Hengtian月信恒天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no clichéd plot, a cunning lead, fully realized characters, no System, twin swords) The twin swords ring out, cleaving the heavens. Let souls be severed and bones torn out as you will. The world shall know no more bloody storms. I am both demon and god! With everything shattered, can it be made whole again? Faced with the shackles of fate, he will cut them apart with his twin swords! The gods and demons wage war for a hundred years. The Heavenly Dao is merciless, treati 3.2kReads—Score261Shelves

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    I hope fellow readers can be patient and take the time to read this work carefully. It's a slow burn, but every character is fully fleshed out. The older brother, 'Hengtian,' is incredibly cunning, and the protagonist learns many despicable things from him. I encourage everyone to read the first 100 chapters before making a judgment.

48. 348 画 The World Inside the Painting 画中世界 Leng Yue Beast, Who Loves Stir-Fried Bok Choy爱吃炒小青菜的冷月兽Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing A fantastical, kaleidoscopic world that feels like ancient times, yet isn't. Immortals, demons, and Buddhists all coexist here. We have a wonderful story to tell, full of human warmth and the flavor of the jianghu. 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend it, it's really good! [Got it]

49. 349 并 Twin Blooms Burn the Immortals 并蒂焚仙 Happy Shen Hai快乐的神海Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Two Female Leads, No Romance | Traditional Cultivation | Redemption Through Fate | The World Opens Up Later] Fifteen thousand years ago, an ancient bloodbath was deliberately erased from history, burying countless hidden dangers deep in the continent’s ley lines. Fifteen thousand years later, Yun Tingxue and Su Qingyan stumbled into Burning Heaven Valley while fleeing for their lives, and accidentally exposed a shocking conspiracy that had been unfolding for millennia. Rifts in space tore ope 225Reads8.9Score173Shelves

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    Take a look at this book; I think you might like it. It describes enlightenment and killing in great detail.

50. 350 命 Ten Years Left to Live, Yet I Still Draw My Sword for Shu Mountain 命剩十年，我仍为蜀山拔剑 Farmland in the Peach Blossom Spring桃花源里可耕田Eastern Fantasy512k WordsOngoing The sword cultivators of Mount Shu wield their blades to defend the world. Kunlun, the Celestial Masters, the Puppet Path, and other sects each display their gifts, together ushering in a glorious age of immortal cultivation. Yet beneath this golden age, dark currents surge. The Nether Abyss Palace lies in wait, plotting rebellion. The Nether Clan watches humanity from the Boundless Sea, while fierce and cunning monsters and demons wreak havoc across the land. Schisms within the Daoist sects, ri —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I found a hidden gem of a fantasy novel! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] Pros: Solid world-building, intelligent and unpretentious protagonist, vivid and relatable supporting characters, and highly evocative imagery. Cons: Slow start, but the later chapters are exciting and addictive. Suitable for: Readers who enjoy the spirit of the Shushan world, protagonists relying on intelligence, and in-depth plots. Not suitable for: Readers looking for an immediate, satisfying start and mindless overpowered characters. A must-read if you're looking for something to read; just search for it on Tomato.

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