Looking for Traditional Cultivation Novels That Rival A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality 想找能与《凡人修仙传》媲美的传统修真小说

1. 251 凡 A Mortal's Quest for Immortality 凡骨求长生 Chen Dou辰斗Eastern Fantasy768k WordsOngoing [Mortal Cultivation] [Traditional Wuxia] [Witty and Humorous] [Logical Deduction] [Lopsided Genius] [One Female Lead] [Ensemble Cast] This book has no fast-food-style, three-chapter hook, no exhilarating face-slapping from the start, and focuses on plot, careful buildup, and deeply rooted characters. The protagonist is an ordinary mortal, an undocumented resident of the immortal realm. His talents and shortcomings are sharply defined. He is no transmigrated or reborn overpowered hero, with neith 806Reads8.1Score232Shelves

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   A novel about ordinary people, without any cheat codes, breaking away from the traditional template, slow-burn, not a wish-fulfillment story, with underlying logic of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Finally, there's a book that's not just a pile of cool titles, it's amazing!

2. 252 心 Heart's Whisper, Flying Bird 心语飞鸟 Jianjian Susai贱贱夙在Eastern Fantasy116k WordsCompleted [Failure Is the Mother of Success, and This Terrible Book Is the First Stepping Stone] In the human realm, Daji is infamous, condemned for bringing ruin to the nation and its people. In the demon realm, Daji is celebrated through the ages and honored as the savior of all living beings. How could their reputations be so utterly different? Legend has it that during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the realms were connected, and humanity stood supreme. Later, as war ravaged the la 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An old book, a new book. I bet they'll become legendary.

3. 253 长 Longevity: I Won't Leave the Mountain Until I'm Invincible 长生：不苟到无敌，绝不出山 A Long Song with One Sword一剑长歌Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing After transmigrating and being reborn, Chu Chen obtained an Immortal Dao Fruit, and from then on, the world had another immortal. He laid low among ordinary people, seeking a way to cultivate immortality and witnessing dynasties rise and fall. He laid low in cultivation sects, witnessing the birth of immortal sects. He laid low in a supreme immortal dynasty, witnessing eras change. Millions of years, billions of years: all for the sake of attaining true immortality. 5kReads8.3Score219Shelves

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   Here are two books I recommend you try.

4. 254 神 The Divine Doctor's Daughter 神医嫡女 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted Feng Yuheng, a renowned physician skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine in the 21st century and a senior military doctor in the ground forces, transmigrates with a bang into the body of the Feng family's legitimate daughter in the Great Shun Dynasty. Unfortunately, her father doesn't care for her, her grandmother doesn't love her, her mother is timid, her younger brother is still a child, and her sisters are each more vicious than the last. Reborn in a new life, she absolutely refuses to 27.2kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves
5. 255 长 Immortal Cultivation and Longevity Begin with Practice Makes Perfect 长生修仙，从熟能生巧开始 A Swordsman from the Green Hills青山一剑客Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing [Status Panel] [Genius] [No Female Lead] [Farming] When Li Xiuyuan begins cultivating qi, he awakens the wisdom of his past life and gains a proficiency panel that lets practice make perfect. Farming, cooking, reading, swordsmanship, spells, talisman drawing, body cultivation... Cultivation resources, wealth, companions, and sacred grounds; formations, pills, artifacts, and talismans. He only wants to cultivate in peace and experience this magnificent, boundless world of immortality. 46.9kReads7.1Score5.3kShelves
6. 256 小 A Nobody's Cultivation Journey 小人物修仙 Mo Xing莫行Eastern Fantasy5.9M WordsCompleted [Mortal-focused cultivation + one female lead + no System + Azure Origin Sword Art + Demon Refining Pot + Six Paths of Reincarnation Disc + ruthless and decisive + top-tier battle of wits] Also known as Little Nobody's Cultivation Journey. The Human Realm arc is complete, so you can read with confidence. The Spirit Realm arc is currently being written. This is the story of an ordinary man from the bottom of society struggling to grow in the cultivation world. After inadvertently obtaining the Az 7.1kReads7.9Score570Shelves

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   A novel comparable to "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality," featuring an unassuming, cautious protagonist with a complex inner world, navigating the cutthroat world of cultivation and surviving within powerful factions, and of course, possessing a cheat-like treasure.

7. 257 炼EN Cultivation Clan: My Fortune Space 炼气家族，我有一个造化空间 Metal and Fire Flourish, Jia Wood金火旺甲木Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing [Traditional Cultivation + Slow-Burn Progression + Close-Knit Family + Ruthless + Both Parents Alive. Spatial Realm + Mortal + Cautious + Schemer + Not a Good-for-Nothing] [Realms: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation...] Li Qingyuan was born with congenital heart disease and died young. He transmigrates into the cultivation world before birth, into a family of Qi Refiners. Once he learns that this is a world of cultivation, seeking immortalit 77.8kReads8.2Score5.8kShelves

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   While I don't think they're quite comparable, I personally find these books to be quite enjoyable, and I've been reading them consistently. My favorite is the first one; the plot is very engaging and the story is fast-paced. I highly recommend this one.

8. 258 我 Me, a Menial, Cultivating into an Immortal Through Lies and Scams 我，杂役，靠坑蒙拐骗修成仙 Dirt Clod ZM土疙瘩ZMEastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing No System, no transmigration! This book is absurd and hilarious! Li Ergou, a shameless country boy, stumbles upon immortals fighting in the back hills. He avoids getting mixed up in the killing and settles for looting, scoring a space stone that can hold living creatures and a storage ring for free. From then on, he becomes hooked on cultivation. A fortune-teller tricks him into going to the Yihong Brothel to sell himself as a servant. Instead, he meets a down-and-out immortal maiden and learns 46kReads8.7Score4.3kShelves

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   An absolutely fantastic cultivation novel, absolutely hilarious! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

9. 259 仙 Immortal Fields 仙田 Rampaging Watermelon暴走的西瓜君Eastern Fantasy7.8M WordsOngoing A mortal’s cultivation journey, no System, a farming novel. Carrying a mysterious three-acre plot of spirit farmland, he transmigrates to the vast and mysterious world of immortals and chivalry. Thanks to his second uncle, he begins his path to immortality and becomes one of countless rogue cultivators. The path to immortality is easy to enter but hard to travel. Only by facing hardship and enduring countless trials can one cultivate immortality for the long term. (Levels: Qi Refining, Foundatio 26.7kReads7.9Score2kShelves
10. 260 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

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    This one on the bookshelf is long and excellent!

11. 261 凡 A Mortal’s Cultivation: Sect Master of the True Demon Sect 凡人修仙之真魔宗宗主 Wang Wendong, Sect Master of the True Demon Sect真魔宗宗主王文东Eastern Fantasy119k WordsOngoing A mortal's journey to immortality! Decisive and ruthless, with a single-minded drive to grow stronger! No fighting and killing right from the start, and no parents dying at the outset. After settling his parents, he follows the Great Dao in his heart! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel with a captivating atmosphere. A mortal's cultivation journey. Decisive in killing. Punishing evil and promoting good. The enemies aren't stupid either. Enjoying life. Loving family, friends, and love. Staying true to the Dao in one's heart! A reasonably satisfying read. Although it depicts a true demon, isn't it also the true cultivation journey in everyone's heart?

12. 262 八 A Complete Guide to Bazi 八字通晓 Dinghai Hong Pinpin丁亥红品品131k WordsCompleted Eight Characters Made Clear is really just two names put together. Whose names are they? Tan Bazi, a man, and Jiang Tongxiao, a woman. At Tangfeng Cave, Guan Jixu and Fang Zhinan received the true teachings of Immortal Masters Xu and Guan, among others. They founded the Taihua East Peak School of Destiny Studies, enthroning as its patriarch and as deputy patriarch. From then on, Tangfeng Cave and Taihua East Peak became two important forums for destiny studies. The st 959Reads8.0Score205Shelves

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    These two books are good, you can take a look.

13. 263 凡 A Cultivator in the Mortal World 凡间修士 Chen Juan陈涓Eastern Fantasy212k WordsCompleted Cultivation + no System + ordinary protagonist + humorous everyday life + mind games and political intrigue + expansive worldbuilding + romance + one heroine (sweet, no angst). The protagonist is not an arrogant chosen one, and the characters feel real. We mortals have nothing to our name, yet leave our pure spirit filling the world. Chen Fan, a top student in engineering, transmigrated to the world of cultivation after a quantum experiment went wrong. It hurts! It hurts so much!! “Why?! Jus 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Mortal Cultivator" [Cultivation + Romance + Single Female Lead (Sweet and No Killing) + Daily Life + No System + Mortal Flow + Intellectual Intrigue + Grand Worldview, Not a Mary Sue Novel, Realistic Character Development, The Cultivation World Isn't All About Fighting, It Also Includes Human Relationships.] The male and female leads are completely together from chapter 19! No killing throughout! They will experience the joys and sorrows of the cultivation world together! This novel focuses on viewing the cultivation world from the perspective of ordinary people, ensuring absolute realism. Many dialogues require careful reading, as they contain hidden subplots and intricate interpersonal relationships!!! It will also criticize some very unusual novel plots. For example, the protagonist casually buys treasures at the market? The protagonist always gets good items at auctions? The villains who specialize in assassination are not as clever as the protagonist? The protagonist can change the entire world single-handedly? None of these ridiculous plots exist! Would a cultivator who has survived hundreds or thousands of years in the cultivation world be so irrational? Impossible, absolutely impossible! The protagonist will only be tricked without realizing it, and will only grow stronger through suffering. The story's background is incredibly grand, interspersed with scientific knowledge and cosmic fantasies. The subsequent universe arcs will feature science fiction elements, showcase various civilizations, and reflect on humanity's past and future… I hope all readers will support me so the author can continue writing. The story of the cultivation world is something we should all enjoy together.

14. 264 修 Slave Cultivator 修奴 Feng Laojiu风老九Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Cultivators fish for fun, as a refined hobby. They consider eating fish beneath them. The fish he caught were casually handed over to the kitchen to feed the slaves. In a moment of carelessness, he forgot to remove the hook. And so, a little slave came into possession of that fishhook, setting the stage for a grand and turbulent era. I’ve been writing web novels for over ten years. I take my work seriously and know how to handle a traditional fantasy epic with a sweeping scope. I won’t drop the 3.8kReads8.7Score417Shelves

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

15. 265 堂 If I Were Radiant: Sealing the Cave 【我若神采】堂封洞 Dinghai Hong Pinpin丁亥红品品Xianxia63k WordsCompleted Tangfeng Cave, a wondrous place, Where gentle breezes stir and worthy companions gather. Spiritual energy converges in its chambers, And supernatural powers are born here. Rooted in this place, they reach the spirit treasures of the four corners of the world, All for one purpose: to hear in every direction, gather into divine transformation, and bring prosperity, good fortune, and peace. Exterminate the wicked, slay demons and monsters. Draw the people to join. Tangfeng Cave: a rare genius emerg 11Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 266 拔 One Slash to Cleave Through the Heavens 拔刀斩诸天 Meng Hai'er蒙海二Eastern Fantasy59k WordsCompleted I have a blade. Once drawn, it knows no defeat! Tell me, who in this world can take a single strike from me? In the Cangyun Realm, martial arts reign supreme. Watch as the young Hai Guan rises step by step to the pinnacle of the martial path. 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: I have a sword, and once drawn, it is invincible! This book is absolutely fantastic. The protagonist is decisive and ruthless, the plot is engaging and straightforward, and it doesn't feature any harem elements. If you enjoy this kind of book, be sure to subscribe and add it to your favorites!

17. 267 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: The Southern Sky's Number One Alchemist 凡人修仙：天南第一炼丹师 A Good Man from South Mountain南山良人Eastern Fantasy247k WordsOngoing Xiao Xuan was once the lowest-ranked servant disciple of the Falling Cloud Sect. Thanks to a mysterious gourd, he became the greatest alchemist. This is the story of how a nobody with four spiritual roots rose to prominence in the cultivation world by collecting discarded pills and scavenging junk. Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core; Nascent Soul and Deification lead to the Profound Mystery. Refining the Void and merging with the Dao are arduous, but at the Great Ascension 4.8kReads—Score288Shelves
18. 268 腾 Dragon Ascendant 腾龙甲宇 Han Shanyi寒山怡Eastern Fantasy470k WordsOngoing The heroes of the realm clash in a world where three clans stand side by side. An entire family of master weapon crafters is wiped out overnight, revealing one conspiracy after another. The ugliness of human nature is even more terrifying than the monsters. Chosen by fate, Ling Han endures countless hardships and rises above the rest. Can he avenge his family, point his sword to the sky, and live a life of true understanding...? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Exactly the same

19. 269 流 The Turning of Heaven and Earth 流转乾坤 Ouben Pike欧奔匹克Urban574k WordsCompleted The world depicted in this book is clearly different from the real world. No matter where they are in the Three Realms, every ordinary person struggles to survive. Perhaps life has no meaning to begin with, but the greatest meaning of being alive is to explore the truth of life and the value of our existence! I hope that when my dear readers discover the truth about this world one day, they’ll still love it! Let’s keep doing our best together! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If mortals could cultivate themselves into immortals, then those immortals would be worthless, probably about the same as current graduate students. Your parents raised you to become an immortal, not so you could sponge off them!

20. 270 飞 Ascension Begins with the Primordial Chaos Art 飞升，从天地混沌诀开始 Never Stop永不止步Eastern Fantasy5.8M WordsCompleted [Traditional cultivation fantasy + decisive and ruthless heroine + mutated dual immortal roots + no transmigration, no System + two heroines] [Includes a space that appears later, spiritual fields, alchemy, formations, talisman-making, and raising spirit insects] The young Yang Che accidentally fell into a cultivator's cave dwelling and obtained the Ancient God Art and a mysterious spiritual herb, the Nine-Leaf Black Sun Fruit! He learned to cultivate spirit herbs, make pills and talismans, set 54.6kReads8.7Score5.2kShelves

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    Fan's writings are good for passing the time and will be completed soon!

21. 271 须 The Sumeru Ring: My Road to a Comeback 须弥戒，我的逆袭之路 Turning the Tide of the Mortal World逆转红尘Urban1.4M WordsOngoing I was reborn on a rainy night in late autumn. Not far away, my second uncle and his son were digging a pit for me, preparing to bury me in a graveyard. In my previous life, I woke up and escaped, never to return. I drifted through life, and just before I died, I came across a news report. On this very day, my second uncle sold my newlywed wife to human traffickers, leading to her being abused and killed. This time, I won't run away. Whoever digs the pit will be buried in it. 8.5kReads7.4Score783Shelves

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22. 272 虓 The Fierce Tiger 虓虎 Watching Fish in the Sky天空观鱼Eastern Fantasy326k WordsCompleted No matter what shape he’s in, Ah Hu always believes his future is boundless. A man should have the spirit of a tiger: the brave persevere, face difficulties head-on, and never back down. Believe in yourself and never give up. Ah Hu reveals his resilience through hardship and blazes his own trail. Ah Hu, roaring through the stars. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No matter what state you are in, you should feel that you have a bright future. If you are a man, you should have the spirit of a tiger. Only through trials and tribulations can you show your resilience. Roar like a tiger in the starry sky and forge your own path.

23. 273 红 A Cultivator in the Mortal World 红尘修士 Tianchen Xingyu天辰星语Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted One day, Yun Xi's soul left Blue Star, and she fell into the vast world of cultivation. She never expected to start out as a lowly nobody, with a life as fragile as a blade of grass. In the face of despair, she seeks out opportunities, rises from the dust, and gradually stirs up the entire cultivation world! 6.1kReads8.5Score589Shelves
24. 274 灵 The Five Strokes of the Spirit 灵之五划 Zhang Shiba章十八Eastern Fantasy555k WordsOngoing No one gets to define what web fiction should be! Within books lies a path to heaven; between the lines are the deeds of ten thousand ages. Three thousand great characters, each taking root; roots plunge deep into the earth, branches flourish and pierce the sky. Where does the mystery lie? Where does the fantasy begin? Hold a staff in either hand, swing blades with every stroke, hook your fingers around a cup, and join me for a drink. 3kReads—Score210Shelves

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    A book that will definitely not disappoint you

25. 275 且 Just Watch Me Cultivate Immortality 且看我修仙 Silent Big Watermelon无言大西瓜Eastern Fantasy356k WordsOngoing I’ve kept my head down for three years. I’m done pretending… Three years after ascending to the Spirit Realm, I still haven’t accomplished a thing. It’s tough to make a living in this Spirit Realm. The locals are xenophobic, and they’re extremely hostile toward those who ascended here. I planned to keep a low profile and work my way up. But trouble came looking for me after all… So I decided I’d had enough of hiding like a coward! “I’m the only person from Earth to ascend in ten thousand years. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, no time travel, no fancy stuff, no endless showing off and face-slapping, the villains are intelligent, the focus is on plot and character development, those who like traditional cultivation novels can give it a try.

26. 276 不 The Immortal Divine Lord 不灭神主 I'm Especially Fair我特别白Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing Also known as: I Only Learned I Was an Emperor After She Broke Off Our Engagement. What's the Use of Crying Your Eyes Out? Zhou Qingyu gave up his Eight-Cycle Divine Art and started over from the beginning as an ordinary mortal, pursuing the Ninth Cycle. By chance, he discovered that just a fraction of the divine art he'd scattered had helped his ex-fiancée, Zhao Yanyun, comprehend the world's greatest sword intent; turned an exiled demon prince into a peerlessly gifted young Demon Sovereign; an 10.3kReads9.0Score811Shelves

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    These novels are absolute must-reads for staying up all night! I was planning to go to bed early last night, but once I started reading, I couldn't put them down—the plots are so captivating! Every detail is irresistible. Highly recommended!

27. 277 土 The Potato Oracle’s All-Purpose Comeback Theory 土豆万能接话神棍论 Tao's World涛视界8k WordsCompleted The Potato: An All-Purpose Conversationalist and Mastermind 435Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 278 八 The Legend of Babao Prefecture 八宝州传奇 Ghost Lodge of Nanshan南山鬼宿Urban275k WordsOngoing Bazhou is a prosperous city that the cultivation world has called the heart of heaven and earth for thousands of years. It hides the secret of how humanity can resist the rulers of the Celestial Realm. Each of the four great sects in the human cultivation world possesses a place beyond the reach of the Celestial Realm's divine ruler: a secret realm forged from the spiritual will of generations of cultivators. These realms contain mysterious power capable of standing against the ruler of the Cele 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Laugh Through the Ages: The Legend of Babaozhou's Cultivation Jokes. The Legend of Babaozhou, a cultivation novel, brings us countless exciting battles and fantastical adventures. In this world, cultivators strive for power and growth, while also indulging in humor and fun. Here are some laugh-out-loud jokes to make you laugh out loud. One day, in the cultivation world of Babaozhou, a cultivator's swordsmanship was renowned as invincible. One day, he arrived in a small town, wanting to explore. So he went to a noodle shop and saw a sign hanging at the entrance that read: "Signature Dish: Finger-Flicking Divine Sword Noodles." The swordsman couldn't resist his curiosity and ordered a bowl. He watched as the chef tossed the dough, and suddenly, a crisp "ding" sound came from inside the noodle shop. He quickly drew his sword and saw that it was actually a needle. He shouted, "Master! Your cooking skills are even better than my swordsmanship!" In a certain cultivation sect in Babaozhou, an elderly senior brother often boasted that he was the "Number One Palm in the Universe." One day, a newly initiated disciple overheard his boasting and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Senior brother, how do you know you have the number one palm strike in the universe?" The senior brother proudly replied, "Because the universe can be contained in my palm." In a cave in Babaozhou, a cultivator was diligently practicing. Just as he was enduring immense pressure, a little elf suddenly appeared and said to him, "Seeing how hard you've worked, I can grant you one wish." The cultivator asked expectantly, "Then what do I want most?" The little elf gave him a deep look and said, "What you want most is a cup of hot tea, isn't it?" The cultivator was dumbfounded. These jokes bring us some lightness and joy in the world of cultivation. In the cultivation stories of Babaozhou Legend, besides battles and cultivation, we can also feel the different personalities and humorous sides of the cultivators. Jokes can ease the tense atmosphere of cultivation, allowing us to relax while enjoying reading. It is precisely because of its exciting plot and rich, diverse character descriptions that the cultivation novel Babaozhou Legend can bring us so many joyful jokes. Let's immerse ourselves in this fantastic and joyful world of cultivation, feel the power of laughter, invigorate our spirits, and continue to follow the protagonists on their adventure!

29. 279 一 One Sword, and I Become a Demon 一剑成魔 Shuize水泽Eastern Fantasy6.0M WordsOngoing The short drama adaptation of One Thought, God or Demon is coming soon. You can reserve it on Hongguo! [Passionate fantasy, thrillingly fast-paced] Young Fang Chen has his Dao bones stolen, is betrayed, and suffers endless humiliation. Fortunately, he gains a little tower and an unparalleled inheritance. He inherits the Sword Demon's blood and grasps the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth! One sword splits chaos! One sword destroys immortals and gods! I wield my sword and become a demon! I command al 55.2kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
30. 280 时 The Immortal-Seeking Path of Our Time 时人寻仙路 One Tree Can Become a Forest独木亦成林Eastern Fantasy545k WordsCompleted [No System, no wish fulfillment. Enter at your own risk.] A boy from a remote mountain village accidentally ventures deep into the mountains, setting out on a journey of cultivation. From a tiny village, to the greatest sect under heaven, to becoming the most talented cultivator of his age. He thought his future was bright, and that ascending to immortality after surviving the tribulation was just around the corner! But the road to cultivation is anything but smooth. Time and again, he lies in a 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this novel, it's really good!!! I feel like it's going to be a dark horse! It's about cultivation, but it's not just about cultivation; there's also suspense and mystery. The story is very engaging, and it also offers insightful observations about human nature, such as perspectives on strength and weakness, and different interpretations of kindness… I believe you'll find it very moving after reading it. I really recommend checking it out; I'm currently reading it every day. Let's discuss it together after you've finished reading! 👀

31. 281 既 If There's No Way Forward in This World, Then I'll Take the Heavenly Path 既然人间无路可走，那就走天路 Back to Earth重回地球Urban665k WordsOngoing Li Xue was an architect. After losing his job, failing in business, and being abandoned by his wife, he was left with nowhere to turn. With the aid of the Immortal Light Sword, and after a chance meeting with his confidante Zhang Yingxin, he resolutely set off for an alien world. There, he navigated the star systems, battling demons, evildoers, and forces of darkness. After enduring arduous cultivation, he ultimately forged a legend... 93Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this!

32. 282 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Immortals Should Cultivate Secondhand! 凡人修仙：仙就要修二手的！ Lard猪油Xianxia774k WordsOngoing The rating has just been released, and it'll rise later! [No AI, entirely handmade] [Mortal-style cultivation + spear-focused cultivator] (Traditional immortal cultivation, slow burn and not a wish-fulfillment story, rising from mortal to immortal, with an exciting later arc) Chen Tuo is reborn in the cultivation world with the ability to repair secondhand goods. He can mend worn-out straw sandals and piece together broken porcelain bowls, but he lacks the one thing that matters most: a spiritua 1.2kReads6.4Score100Shelves

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    A genuine mortal cultivation novel. The first book didn't get a very high rating when it was first released. It's a classic story of a mortal becoming an immortal, and the cheat system is very interesting. It gets better after chapter 100, and the plot twists in the later chapters are particularly exciting. You can't even predict the direction. A must-read!

33. 283 凡 Proving the Dao in the Mortal World 凡尘证道 No Ambition胸无大志Eastern Fantasy206k WordsOngoing [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Traditional Xianxia] [No Golden Finger] [No System] Xu Anru was orphaned at a young age and had no spiritual root, leaving him unable to cultivate immortality. He was adopted by Zhang Dafu, a cultivator with a mixed spiritual root who had reached only the third layer of Qi Refining in his entire life. On his deathbed, Zhang Dafu used a secret method he had acquired by chance to pass his mixed spiritual root on to the protagonist. He named the boy 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For a mortal to cultivate immortality, one must first possess mortal values. The protagonist, Xu Anru, orphaned at a young age and lacking spiritual roots, is unable to cultivate. He is adopted by Zhang Dafu, an old Taoist priest with only mixed spiritual roots of three attributes, destined to never reach Foundation Establishment. The two journey through the mortal world, saving lives from suffering within their capabilities. Xu Anru is naturally intelligent, but unfortunately lacks spiritual roots. Before his death, Zhang Dafu uses a secret method he accidentally acquired to pass on his mixed spiritual roots to Xu Anru, hoping only that he can have more self-protection abilities in this treacherous world and live a peaceful life. Thus, Xu Anru embarks on the path of cultivation…

34. 284 王 The Immortal Cultivation Saga of Wang the Demon 王老魔修仙传 Seeking the Way to Immortality问道朝仙Eastern Fantasy206k WordsOngoing [Mortal cultivation + characters stay smart + decisive and ruthless + steady updates] Wang Kou was once a top assassin in the martial world. Captured by demonic cultivators, he became a miserable miner, but unexpectedly gained an inheritance in the process. Starting as a menial servant, he climbed step by step to become a cultivator, wiping out sects and destroying powerful families, his demonic flames raging across the land. When he finally came to his senses, he realized that the laborer he on 1Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    Story Synopsis: The first book is ruthless to oneself and even more ruthless to enemies. The second book is also a traditional Xianxia (fantasy/cultivation) story and worth reading. Character Traits: Not a saint, decisive in killing. Main Character Relationship: Single. Genre: Traditional Xianxia. Recommendation Rating: Five Stars

35. 285 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 will definitely fit your temperament!

36. 286 绝 Peerless Mad Immortal 绝世狂仙 Drunken Sword Immortal醉剑仙Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing In a world where the strong survive and the weak are eliminated, a young man cast out by his clan endures countless hardships, progressing from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment, then to the Golden Core realm, and finally forming a Nascent Soul. Follow the protagonist as he cuts through every obstacle and forges ahead on the path to immortality. 1.1kReads8.3Score101Shelves
37. 287 修 A Mohist Disciple in the Cultivation World 修仙世界的墨家门徒 The Wandering Donkey自由行走的驴Eastern Fantasy609k WordsOngoing A modern young man’s soul travels to a cultivation world, bringing along the spirit of Mozi. Is it a divine soul? Memories? Combining cultivation with Mohist mechanical arts, the protagonist carves out a different path and ultimately reaches the highest summit. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New author, new book. A "mortal cultivation" story where the protagonist develops mechanical arts in a cultivation world, combining them with cultivation civilization to create a unique mechanical system. Later in the story, the protagonist will create mechs, spaceships, and spaceships. The system is based on "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality," and it's not simplistic or mindless. Please feel free to offer your valuable feedback! [Awkward laugh][awkward laugh][awkward laugh]

38. 288 赤 Red Spirit Sword Maiden 赤灵剑姬 Teacher Lingyu灵玉老师Eastern Fantasy752k WordsCompleted [Classic fantasy + no System + a lightly pay-to-win golden finger + multiple heroines + plot-focused] At the grand feast in the Nine Heavens ten thousand years ago, on the very day the Scarlet Spirit Empress succeeded to the throne as Domain Lord of the Nine Heavens, an ancient ferocious beast appeared. Knowing she could not defeat it, she transformed herself into a spirit to preserve the last spark of hope, fleeing to the lower realm. She wandered among the spirits of heaven and earth, waiting 30Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I stumbled upon this novel, and it's incredibly high quality!!! Multiple female characters + no system + minimal pay-to-win elements + solid logic, no filler content, it tells the story of a commoner boy's gradual growth. With hundreds of thousands of readers, it's a truly solid work. Highly recommended!!

39. 289 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: The Ring of Time 凡人修仙之时光戒指 Dao Niu道牛Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Mortal's journey + fantasy cultivation + power fantasy + multiple heroines + treasure appraisal + playing dumb to catch a tiger + ruthless decisiveness] With eight stars aligning, Earth enters an era of spiritual qi revival. Li Feng, an antique shop owner carrying a time ring, unexpectedly embarks on another path to immortality. So what if I have five useless spiritual roots? I have a time ring, and I can appraise treasures to earn spirit stones. I have a golden mask, so I can play dumb and cat 6.9kReads8.6Score933Shelves

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    Just finished! A cultivation/power fantasy novel with a thrilling and exciting plot full of twists and turns – absolutely captivating!

40. 290 空 The Empty-Eyed Witness Sees the Saint 空瞳见圣 Wu Ya Works Hard to Make Porridge吴涯苦作粥Eastern Fantasy514k WordsOngoing [Entirely handmade, no AI] [One female lead] [Daoist partners] [Together from beginning to end] [The female lead gets a great deal of screen time] [Teamwork + friendship] [Sword-and-shield style] [No System] Lin Yi was only a hair's breadth away from witnessing an unparalleled miracle, and it happened twice! Great talents are always born in the same era, yet they stand on opposing sides. Why does the Heavenly Dao repeatedly choose the outcome that leaves everyone with the most regret? 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you believe that the "mortal cultivation path" requires five spiritual roots, equating to mixed spiritual roots, and that Foundation Establishment necessarily requires decades or centuries of cultivation, then you have no place in this book. When the cultivation system is highly mature, for cultivation sects, cultivation is like going to school. Only a minority, practically illiterate, haven't reached Foundation Establishment by age 30. For those in higher education institutions, reaching Golden Core or higher by age 30 is considered normal. No one would believe that someone in their forties or fifties could have a sudden enlightenment without any prior knowledge, right? Even Einstein said that 30 is the peak of intellectual development; does anyone still believe that decades of cultivation to reach Foundation Establishment is normal?

41. 291 踏 Treading the Heavens to Become a God 踏天封神 Zhao Tianjiao赵天骄Eastern Fantasy354k WordsOngoing [A pure ensemble-cast story, written entirely by hand. Aside from the first chapter, which has a lot of filler to set things up, the rest is absolutely exciting. If you don’t like it, feel free to criticize me.] “When the primordial chaos was divided, three great beings appeared between heaven and earth: humans, ferocious beasts, and demons. Humans developed intelligence early, but their bodies were frail, leaving them at the bottom of the pecking order. Ferocious beasts were unenlightened, bu 813Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I hope all my godparents will take a look at this book. Aside from the first chapter being a bit long and rambling for setup, the rest is truly amazing. After reading the second chapter, feel free to criticize me if you don't like it. This book is entirely handwritten; I've poured a tremendous amount of effort into it. I know hard work doesn't guarantee success, and relying on sympathy won't get you anywhere. I just want to give my work a chance. The following is an excerpt from the novel. If you like it, feel free to read it. I thank all my godparents here, and I salute you all. Content: As Li Siyue revealed herself, countless vengeful spirits shrouded in thick black energy surged forth from the ground like a tidal wave. Their faces were ferocious and terrifying. Some gripped Li Siyue's ankles and bit them, while others opened their fanged maws and lunged at her body. Terrifying screams echoed from all directions, reverberating throughout the entire cave. Li Siyue's eyes sharpened, and she instantly activated the Cold Moon Technique. In an instant, the cold moonlight surged from her body. The ghosts that had lunged at her before they could even touch her clothes were instantly frozen by the extreme cold contained within the moonlight, turning into crystal-clear ice sculptures suspended in the air. Li Siyue lightly touched the ground with her toes, and a visible ripple of moonlight spread out from her. The ghosts that had entangled her ankles didn't even have time to scream before shattering like glass within the ripples, dissipating into countless ice crystals. She leaped into the air, her spiritual power intertwining with the power of the cold moonlight, condensing into thousands of moon-colored flying swords around her. The swords spun wildly around her, emitting sharp whistling sounds. As the sword energy crisscrossed, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and a thick layer of frost instantly formed on the stone walls. Li Siyue lightly raised her jade-like hand and pointed towards the thousands of ice-sculpted ghosts suspended in mid-air. "Go!" A thousand flying swords shot out simultaneously, like a reversed silver meteor shower, each sword precisely piercing through an ice sculpture. The vengeful spirits of the ghosts were as fragile as paper before the moonlight flying swords. The moment they were pierced, the ice layer, along with the ghosts within, shattered into countless ice shards. The black energy was purified by the moonlight, emitting a hissing sound. Thousands of ghost soldiers were completely annihilated in a single breath. Then, even denser black energy surged forth from the cracks in the walls, from the corpses of cultivators, from the stone walls, and from the torches. Countless vengeful spirits surged out from all directions like a tidal wave, densely packed, filling the entire cave.

42. 292 鬼 Ghost Tattoo Seal, Forbidden Arts of the Yellow Springs 鬼纹印，黄泉禁术 Bu San Si Mu不三四沐Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted From the start, he was bound in marriage to a ghost. After a series of twists and turns, he met a master. To stay alive, Yin Linchuan followed an old Taoist priest to catch ghosts and ward off evil, slaying demons and vanquishing monsters. From then on, he embarked on the path of catching ghosts and driving away evil... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can give it a listen. I've listened to over ten chapters and I think it's pretty good. Please don't criticize if you don't like it.

43. 293 灵 Spirit Ruins, Sword Coffin, Blind Swordsman 灵墟，剑棺，瞎剑客 Cooked Laifu Pigeon煮熟的来福鸽Eastern Fantasy8.8M WordsOngoing [Watch the short drama The Hidden Ruins of Mountains and Seas: The Eyeless One Sees the Heavens on Red Fruit!] [No System] [Swordsmanship prodigy] [Passionate] [Decisive and ruthless] He is blind, carries a coffin on his back, and has suffered a bitter fate. The sect says: “We’ll protect you.” His brothers say: “We’ll stay by your side.” The sword spirit says: “I... will wait for you.” Later, he becomes the ruler of the Immortal Realm, and his sight returns. Looking back on the road he has trave 434.4kReads9.2Score45.2kShelves

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    I feel these two books are comparable. You can look at one or two pages first; if it doesn't work, try another one.

44. 294 被 After They Read His Mind, the Madman Wants to Kill Someone Every Day 被读心后，疯批变态天天都想杀人 Leisure Time时暇Modern Romance760k WordsCompleted [Looks like a little lamb on the outside, a true maniac on the inside; everyone is highly intelligent; angsty romance] Yu Ke transmigrates into a book, becoming the cannon-fodder biological heiress in a story about a real and fake heiress. Not only is her whole family doomed to die, but she’s surrounded by cannon fodder who meet increasingly gruesome ends. She rolls up her sleeves and decides to save these poor souls, but... The first time, someone pushes her off a building and she dies. The sec 10.8kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    💧The female protagonist has been reborn countless times, 🍓utterly despairing of the world, thankfully she has her brother by her side. Now, her mind is either filled with plotting how to stylishly eliminate someone, 😱 or on her path to murder. Her family and classmates can occasionally hear her inner thoughts, 😤 and are terrified, living in constant fear that they might be the next unlucky victim, lest the female protagonist 🌷 have a sudden whim and "take care" of them too. 💥

45. 295 藐 Defying the Heavens 藐视上苍 Yin Xuan胤璿Eastern Fantasy866k WordsCompleted [Fantasy + alternate world + wild imagination + growth + twists + power fantasy] The path of cultivation means seizing the wonders of Heaven and Earth, fighting for opportunities, defying life and death, treading the cycle of reincarnation, and seeking immortality. Not even a thousand deaths can shake my resolve to attain the Dao. I will soar to the ninth heaven. 12Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Those who enjoy mortal life stories will surely love this one! A classic Xianxia novel, with a very authentic old-school feel! The beginning might deter some impatient readers, but it gets increasingly exciting later on. A good book deserves to be read; the writing is superb! Defying life and death, traversing reincarnation!! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

46. 296 塔 The Tower Shatters the Nine Heavens 塔破九天 Bu San Si Mu不三四沐Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Yin Hanchen is the most lowly outer disciple of the Qingyun Sect. With his good-for-nothing Five Elements mixed spiritual roots, he suffers endless bullying from his fellow disciples and contempt from the elders. During a sect mission to gather “Bone-Eroding Grass” for an inner disciple, he is framed and thrown into the Spiritless Abyss. On the brink of death, his blood accidentally awakens the Chaos treasure that has lain dormant for countless ages: the Wuji Tower. The tower recognizes him as i 455Reads6.3Score104Shelves
47. 297 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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    Is fantasy/martial arts genre worth watching?

48. 298 那 The Cultivators We Used to Chop Up Together 那些年，我们一起砍过的修仙者 Squirrel Under the Mushroom House蘑菇屋下的松鼠Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted (Everyman’s cultivation + no System) Unlike traditional xianxia, don’t read if that’s not your thing. That year, a seven-year-old boy took his little sister into the cultivation world. Then all the cultivators went crazy! When you set out to cultivate, it doesn’t matter if you have talent, treasures, or lucky opportunities. But there’s one thing you must remember: there’s one person you must never provoke. Even though this person isn’t a cultivator at all. His blade is faster than light, so fast 162.2kReads9.3Score17.1kShelves
49. 299 寻 The Path to Immortality 寻仙问道途 The Self-Righteous Zol冠冕堂皇的佐尔Eastern Fantasy793k WordsOngoing Zhang Ning, a young man from the modern world, dies unexpectedly, but his soul is swept away by a mysterious Yin-Yang Jade and transmigrates to another world where people can cultivate immortality. After inheriting the original host's fragmentary memories and meager cultivation, Zhang Ning discovers that he has finally embarked on the path to immortality he has long dreamed of. Thanks to the Yin-Yang Jade, he receives the legacy of an ancient mighty cultivator: The Secret Record of the Jade Pivo 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Supporting a new author, the writing is quite good.

50. 300 意 An Unexpected Path to Immortality 意外的修仙路 The Swordsman Who Loves Watermelon爱吃西瓜的侠客Eastern Fantasy187k WordsCompleted What do you mean, cultivating immortality is hard? What do you mean, my aptitude is so poor? What do you mean, I have so many golden fingers? What do you mean, I became an alchemist? What do you mean, the catalog of talismans that fat guy gave me isn’t really a complete catalog? What do you mean, Elder Yao actually dared to bet that I’d take first place? What do you mean, I actually got an armadillo that can find heavenly treasures? If you want answers, read this book! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a book I wrote. I wouldn't dare say it's comparable to *A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality*, but its ideas are similar. Those of you interested are welcome to take a look and give me your feedback. [Eating melon emoji]

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