No Rebirth, Just Sword Cultivation: Sword Force, Sword Intent, and Sword Domain 不重生，练剑的，剑势，剑意，剑域

1. 201 万 The Number One Godslayer of Ten Thousand Ages 万古第一杀神 Writing Across the World执笔天涯Eastern Fantasy10.0M WordsCompleted Earth’s strongest assassin transmigrates into another world. Rising from humble beginnings, he pursues the throne of the ultimate God of Slaughter. He battles ten thousand sects, ventures into sword burial grounds, enters martial halls, treads through sinister tombs, seeks ancient immortals, and fights ten thousand gods... Along the way, Su Xuan claims the top spot on the All-Heavens Villains Ranking. “As long as I live, the righteous path of this world will bow beneath me, and every villain und 2.6kReads8.6Score183Shelves

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   These two books are great!!! They're already finished.

2. 202 万EN The Greatest Evil God of All Time 万古第一邪神 Writing Across the World执笔天涯Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted A thousand years ago, the Chosen One of Heaven's Mandate took his sacred bones, stole his identity, and replaced him. A thousand years later, he had become a titan of the demonic path, only to die in a single day and return to his youth. “In this life, I seek neither fame nor glory. I only want to live freely, settle my grudges, and cut down everyone who has wronged me.” The Taiyin Emperor's Son, Young Master of the Saint-Demon Sect, founder of the Underworld, butcher of purgatory, inheritor of 399Reads8.5Score178Shelves
3. 203 天 The World’s Number One Blundering Assassin 天下第一乌龙刺客 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸Historical7k WordsCompleted The World’s Greatest Accidental Assassin 162Reads—Score—Shelves

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   His swordsmanship was exquisite.

4. 204 欲 The Quest for Enlightenment 欲求得道 Nangong Meiyue南宫美月Fantastical Romance242k WordsOngoing [Dragon Mom] [Transmigrated Before Birth] [No CP] [Hoarding Hamster] [Fantasy Cultivation] [Business-Savvy Young Prodigy] A sweet girl from Sichuan and Chongqing transmigrates to another world. In the year she comes of age, she joins the Hehuan Sect, then stumbles upon a huge flower-covered egg in a secret realm. From then on, she begins a journey of growth and adventure... 213Reads7.3Score107Shelves

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   Fantasy cultivation, set in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Chongqing, lighthearted and humorous, otherworldly continent, gourmet food and spiritual cuisine, quirky and clever characters, junior sister, Hehuan Sect, local dialect, no romantic pairing, time travel, genius, cunning. [Shy]

5. 205 一 A Single Sword Is the Dao 一剑即是道 A Leaf Knows Not一叶不知Eastern Fantasy560k WordsOngoing [Passionate] + [Rise from the Ashes] + [Adrenaline-Pumping] + [Eastern Fantasy] Pangu split the heavens and the earth, and as chaos first broke apart, countless paths burst forth from the void, weaving into a brilliant river of stars. Countless races flourished wildly in this newborn world. Ferocious beasts trampled mountains, ancient demons tore apart the sky, and gods and fiends roared across the universe. Humanity had only just appeared in the world. Lacking both the savage bloodlines of prim 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It features sword intent, sword momentum, and sword domain—all in one, delivering an exhilarating and fast-paced combat experience! No dragging!

6. 206 宋 Heroes of the Late Song Dynasty 宋末英烈传 Zhang Yi's Wolf张一的狼Eastern Fantasy519k WordsOngoing Wuxia is not dead, nor has it faded away At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the resistance general Zhang Shijie was defeated at Yashan. A hundred thousand soldiers and civilians leaped into the sea in a tragic act of loyalty to their country. The harrowing scenes still bring pain to those who remember them. At the same time, Pu Shougeng surrendered to the Yuan and betrayed his country, slaughtering more than three thousand members of the imperial family. His cruelty was utterly appalling. 200Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In the post-Condor Heroes era, there is no rebirth, no time travel; a lone swordsman roams the world.

7. 207 万 The Annihilation of Ten Thousand Worlds 万界湮灭 I Don't Have a Pen Name, Don't Make Me Come Up With One Again没有笔名别让我再取了Eastern Fantasy576k WordsOngoing Young Wang Xiao bears a blood feud. Reborn in the lower realm with the supreme treasure known as the Reincarnation Pearl, he awakens a heavenly-grade spiritual root, joins the Heavenly Sword Sect, and embarks on a path of vengeance to defy fate and change his destiny! In his previous life, he was a prodigy of the Wang family in the Upper Realm, but his clan was massacred, and he fell from a cliff, his soul transmigrating elsewhere. In this life, he is reborn on the Dongji Continent and rises fro —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Self-promotion for my new book! The early plot isn't very developed and might be a bit dull. Things will change after chapter 50! [Laughing][Laughing] The protagonist is unassuming, not arrogant, doesn't stir up trouble, and only bothers others. No system, but he has a cheat ability! [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn]

8. 208 异 Record of Profound Cultivation in Another World 异世玄修录 Unknown Jin未知津Eastern Fantasy459k WordsOngoing [Mortal Cultivator + Multiple Twists + Subverting Expectations] Jiang Hao is a cultivator with no spiritual roots, yet he is accepted as an inner disciple of the Yuqing Sect. Just as he steps through the sect's gates, the world is destroyed, and he is transported to a world barren of spiritual energy. Here, for his own sake, for his sect, and for the entire world, Jiang Hao has no choice but to fight to the bitter end. Cultivation means stealing the secrets of Heaven in pursuit of immortality. C 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "By the way, um—my name is Xiaoyu, what's yours?" The girl continued. Jiang Hao suddenly turned his head, ignoring the pain in his neck, and stared at the girl in front of him, saying, "You're also called Xiaoyu?" "Me, me too?" The girl was a little taken aback by Jiang Hao's question. "What do you mean? You're also called Xiaoyu?" Jiang Hao was speechless at her train of thought, and then replied, "My name is Jiang Hao."

9. 209 因 I Was Hunted to the Ends of the Earth for Being Too Handsome 因为长得太帅，被追杀到天涯海角 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸Eastern Fantasy204k WordsOngoing Liu Paopao, the Northern Hero, was as famous as Zhan Zhao, the Southern Hero, because he had mastered an extremely mysterious and terrifying martial art: the Sky-Splitting Sword. This supernaturally fast sword technique was so swift that it was completely invisible. It also allowed him to launch attacks from the sky, blotting out the heavens and the sun. Using his mind’s eye and sword energy, he could fill his enemies with such intense fear that they were unable to move, leaving them helpless at 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Practice swordsmanship continuously.

10. 210 归 Record of Returning to Mortality and Attaining the Dao 归凡证道录 Bark1树皮1Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [Earth - Cultivation Realm - Immortal Realm - Divine Realm - Saint Realm - Multiverse] He seeks the Dao with an ordinary heart and breaks free of fate’s cycle. He burns with a lifetime of conviction, trading it for a path home for all living beings! From the Golden Core tribulation to the “Three Realms Beyond the Dao” (Void Shattering, Return to the Ruins, and Boundlessness), traditional cultivation collides with philosophical reflection, revealing a defiant path to enlightenment that proves one 37Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    [Beauty fades, bones wither, sword questions the heart] "If the heavens are unjust, I will re-establish the rules!" Lü Qing grips his mortal sword, his back to the world. This path, fraught with mountains of corpses and seas of blood, is all for one question: What is the Dao?

11. 211 沧 Master of the Azure Abyss Sword 沧渊剑主 Liu Huan留欢Eastern Fantasy85k WordsOngoing The Kunlun Ruins, frozen for ten thousand years. Deep within a snowy wilderness beyond the reach of ordinary people, a towering peak made entirely of black ice crystals thrusts into the clouds. The crystals reflect the faint light of the heavens, yet the place is imbued with a deathly stillness that chills the heart. This place is called the Abyss-Suppressing Prison, a cage built in ancient times by powerful human cultivators to imprison a demon. No one knows that beneath this cage lies not a de —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 212 我 A God Lies Buried Within Me 我的体内葬着神 The Joy of Little Grass小草的快乐Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing [No System + fantasy + multiple worlds + one heroine] Su Wanli has the remnant soul of an ancient creator god buried within him. From the lower realm, he fights his way up to the Land of Eternity. To save his Dao companion, whose lifespan is nearly exhausted, he vows to seize the legendary Flower of Eternity. At the outer city's grand tournament, he takes on a demigod while only at the late God King stage, cripples the sons of ten kings in three moves, and wins the willing submission of nine gre 121Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Swordsmanship is invincible!

13. 213 剑 The Age of Sword Cultivators 剑修时代 Meishan Da Da梅山的大大Eastern Fantasy184k WordsOngoing In an age when sword cultivators have fallen into decline, Lin Xuan lives in a small sect. His talent for the sword is overlooked, and he is reduced to a servant disciple. Watch as Lin Xuan proves his Dao through the sword, carves out a path to ascension for sword cultivators everywhere, and becomes the founding figure of the sword cultivation lineage. —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 214 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 464Reads8.1Score191Shelves

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    That winter, the martial world died. The Heavenly Realm slaughtered the entire martial arts world, staining mountains and rivers with blood. Beauty is synonymous with death—Zhao Qinghe, the most beautiful princess in the world, the most beautiful woman under heaven. When she smiled, the world paled in comparison; when she drew her sword, even immortals bowed. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword was invincible in three moves. Beside her were two even more dangerous women: Luo Qinghan, "Ink Feather Godslayer"; and Wen Wanqing, "Gentle Palm Suppressing Heaven." The three were unassuming, like refined ladies, like delicate flowers. Their two adorable pets were even more extraordinary: the Myriad Demonic Ice Python "Frost Profound," and the ancient divine beast "Soul-Devouring Golden Eyes" Ink Flame. The winter snow had not yet stopped, but the killing had already begun. The sharpest sword in the world was wrapped in the sweetest sugar.

15. 215 炼 After a Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining, I’m Already Invincible 炼气十万年，我已经无敌 Ding Chengjin丁程金Eastern Fantasy209k WordsCompleted [Ten Thousand Years at the Qi Refining Realm + Invincible]+ [Reviving His Sect in the Lower Realm]+ [Taking Disciples]+ [Defeating Every Villainous Sect]+ [Slaying Demons and Exorcising Evil]+ [Free Travel Between the Human, Immortal, and Demon Realms, as well as the Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth Timespaces]+ [Protagonist's Halo]+ [An Incredibly Satisfying Power Fantasy] Zuo Xiaoyu had spent a hundred thousand years in the Immortal Realm, stuck at the Qi Refining Realm. One day, he discover 347Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can listen to this when you're bored [I'm almost crying]

16. 216 纪 After the Era Shattered 纪元破碎之后 An Empty Bottle in the Thirteenth Month十三月的空瓶Eastern Fantasy311k WordsOngoing The era has shattered, cultivation has vanished, and everyone relies on burning themselves up for power, only to become puppets of the old age. The young Shen Qing has no sacred cultivation texts, no powerful soul, and only a "Prison of the Self" that locks away his true heart. If the old civilization was all wrong, then he will carve his way through this wasteland alone and guide every last ember to salvation! [Ruthless] [Wasteland] [Genius] [Subverts Expectations] [No Female Lead] 23Reads—Score774Shelves

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    The old era collapsed, the rules of heaven and earth changed, and to become stronger one must burn oneself. Countless people became puppets. The protagonist collects fragments of the old era, wanting to uncover the truth behind the destruction of the era.

17. 217 张 Zhang Wuji Transmigrates into Linghu Chong and Unifies the Martial World 张无忌魂穿令狐冲，一统江湖 Niu Niu's Thoughts on a Quiet Night静夜思牛牛Male-Channel Fanfiction735k WordsCompleted After the Battle of Bright Peak, Zhang Wuji was stabbed by Zhou Zhiruo and his soul entered Linghu Chong's body. Facing a new and dark martial world, can he find a place in it? Nine Yang Divine Skill + Great Heaven-Shifting Skill + Taiji Swordsmanship + Shaolin Dragon Claw Hand + Taiji Swordsmanship... Can he, the character with the most attributes ever assigned by Jin Yong himself, defeat Dongfang Bubai? Faced with new beauties who capture his heart, will he still be as indecisive as before? .. 2.9kReads7.1Score161Shelves

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    No rebirth to practice swordsmanship

18. 218 剑 Sword Shadows and Hoofbeats 剑影蹄声 Ling Qingxue in Good Health身体健康的凌晴雪Eastern Fantasy565k WordsCompleted Sixty years ago, the Blood God Sect wreaked havoc across the martial world. The seven great sects used seven jade pendants as the formation's anchors to set up the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Formation and destroy them. Sixty years later, the pendants have resurfaced, and the martial world is once again in turmoil... —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 219 十 Master of the Sword in Ten Lifetimes 十世剑主 Know the Cold and Warmth in a Single Night一夜知冷暖Eastern Fantasy151k WordsOngoing A new story is here! Come read my work on Fanqie Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 220 托 Entrusting My Soul to the Sword 托身剑锋中 Investigate Things to Extend Knowledge致知格物Eastern Fantasy102k WordsOngoing In this deranged, chaotic age of endless slaughter, Zhang Bolun thought that if he kept honing weapons with his “golden finger” and growing stronger, he would eventually gain the power to end the chaos and... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He threw himself into the sword's edge!

21. 221 剑 Sword Emperor 剑帝 The Flying Gecko会飞的壁虎Eastern Fantasy48k WordsOngoing A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a new book, a traditional fantasy novel. The early stages are slow-paced with lots of setup, so it's recommended for those who are patient.

22. 222 遭 My Master's Wife Stabbed Me in the Back, So I Became the Pavilion Master for the Empress and the Demon Venerable 遭师娘背刺反手给女帝魔尊当阁主 Uncle Gazing Eastward across the River望江东的大叔Eastern Fantasy173k WordsOngoing Lin Zhichen was cast out of the sect by his master, who treated him as a disposable pawn. But by chance, he obtained the legacies of an Empress and a Demon Lord from a thousand years ago. Taking his only remaining junior fellow disciple with him, he founded the Xi Ye Chen Pavilion and rose from having nothing to becoming famous throughout the Emperor-Fall Mountain Range. Yet just as his reputation soared, the junior brother he trusted most began to fall into darkness, driven by jealousy and rese 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Definitely worth reading. Unlike mindless wish-fulfillment novels, this isn't for beginners and has a touch of martial arts style. The character details are handled very well, highlighting their personalities. The entire story flows smoothly, without any unexpected twists, and is structurally sound and logically coherent.

23. 223 叶 Ye Ling: Inheritor of the Fiend God 叶凌传煞神传承 Jiu San Juzhi九三菊芝Eastern Fantasy327k WordsCompleted (Genius + Sword Cultivator + Ensemble Cast) You only need to read the parts without numbers. Episodic story. At the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, a million years passed. Mortal dynasties rose and fell tens of thousands of times, and the plants of the mountains and fields withered and flourished countless times over. The mortals who had once known him had long since turned to dust, and even the mountain spirits had gone through several generations. Only Ling Cang remained, still leaning on his can —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The night dew soaked through the festive red bridal hues of Qingyang City. In the bridal chamber of the Zhang family mansion in the east of the city, red candles burned brightly, filling the room with warmth. The embroidered mandarin ducks on the brocade quilt, their delicate stitches carrying the warmth of the bride Su Wanqing's fingertips, were exquisite. She sat on the edge of the bed, her phoenix coronet and wedding robes still in place, the jewels jingling, yet a lingering melancholy lingered between her brows. Beside her, the groom, Lin Moyan, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, his eyes gentle as spring water, carefully brushed away the stray hairs from her temples, his voice soft as if afraid to disturb the moonlight beneath the eaves: "Wanqing, it's late. Let me help you remove your phoenix coronet." Su Wanqing looked up, gazing into the clear tenderness in his eyes, and gently nodded. When her fingertips touched the warmth of his palm, she instinctively curled up slightly, but another figure uncontrollably flashed through her mind—the boy with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, the spirited young man who had grown up with her by the lotus pond since childhood, now the Lotus God Sword Master, Chu Liansheng. They were true childhood sweethearts, inseparable since they could remember. Chu Liansheng was exceptionally talented; he wielded a sword at three, grasped the essence of swordsmanship at five, and by ten, he could single-handedly slay bandits. He was a recognized prodigy in Qingyang City and even among the sects of the Three Regions. Su Wanqing still remembered that when she was little, she was afraid of the dark, and Chu Liansheng would carry a lotus lantern and accompany her by the lotus pond to count the stars, saying, "Wanqing, don't be afraid. When I master the peerless sword technique, I will take you with me wherever I go, and no one will dare to bully you." Back then, the lotus pond was fragrant with summer breezes, and the lotus leaves stretched out in abundance. Chu Liansheng would pluck the tenderest lotus pods, peel the sweet lotus seeds, and feed them to her; when she was bullied by unruly children, he would draw his sword and stand up for her, even if he was injured, he would smile and say, "I'm fine." The elders of the Three Domains Sects often joked that Chu Liansheng and Su Wanqing were a match made in heaven, and that once Chu Liansheng improved his cultivation a bit more, he should come and propose marriage, creating a beautiful love story. Su Wanqing had also been moved. Watching Chu Liansheng wield his sword in the martial arts arena, the sword energy swirling up lotus petals everywhere, his "Lotus Pond Blossoms" move was his signature technique. Within its range, sword energy bloomed like lotus blossoms, capable of both protecting and killing. At that time, she felt that having such a powerful person protecting her was probably the most secure thing in the world. But this feeling eventually cooled down under Chu Liansheng's increasingly inflated desire for control and his obsession. The turning point was the appearance of Lin Moyan. Lin Moyan was a good friend Chu Liansheng made during his travels across the Three Realms. He was gentle in nature, and although his cultivation wasn't as extraordinary as Chu Liansheng's, he was still reliable and steady. When Chu Liansheng brought him back to Qingyang City and introduced him to Su Wanqing, he smiled broadly: "Wanqing, this is my brother Lin Moyan. From now on, the three of us will be together, and I'll protect you both." Initially, the days were joyful. The three often went to the lotus pond together; Chu Liansheng discussed swordsmanship, Lin Moyan recited poetry, and Su Wanqing brewed tea. A gentle breeze blew, and the fragrance of lotus blossoms filled the pond, mingling with laughter—the most pleasant scenery in Qingyang City. But things changed, beginning with Chu Liansheng's competitive nature. Chu Liansheng was obsessed with martial arts and always wanted to challenge Lin Moyan to matches. Winning once was fine, but after winning, he would go to great lengths to humiliate him. In a contest, Lin Moyan was defeated. Chu Liansheng pointed his sword at his throat and, in front of all the cultivators in the city, sneered, "Lin Moyan, with your meager skills, do you even deserve to be my brother? If it weren't for your obedience, I would have crippled you with a single sword strike." His words were like ice, chilling Lin Moyan to the bone and sending a shiver down Su Wanqing's spine. She stepped forward to intervene, but Chu Liansheng turned and glared at her, his tone unyielding and forceful: "Wanqing, don't interfere in a man's contest. I want him to know who is the most powerful person in Qingyang City, and who is qualified to stand beside you." That was the first time Su Wanqing felt resistance towards Chu Liansheng. She watched Lin Moyan silently rise, wipe the blood from his mouth, and still smile gently at her, saying, "It's alright, Liansheng is just like that, I don't blame him." But Chu Liansheng didn't back down. For the next six months, whenever he won a contest against Lin Moyan, he would publicly humiliate him, either mocking his low cultivation level or ridiculing him for being unworthy of being his friend. In teahouses and taverns, cultivators from the three domains' sects whispered amongst themselves, saying that although the Lotus God Sword Master possessed high talent, his temperament was too narrow, and his desire for control was terrifyingly strong. Some murmured, "If he's so ruthless even to his own brothers, Miss Su's future will be difficult if she gets married." Su Wanqing heard these words and remembered them. She had seen Chu Liansheng forbid her from having too much contact with other cultivators in order to keep her by his side; she had seen him question her whereabouts with a gloomy face and a tone full of suspicion when she returned half an hour late; and she had even seen him kill a fellow disciple to seize a thousand-year-old lotus heart, simply because the other party also wanted to give her the lotus heart. She finally understood that Chu Liansheng's "protection" was never respect, but possession. His love was like an impenetrable net, suffocating her. Lin Moyan, however, always treated her with gentleness and respect, always deferring to her wishes. When she was troubled by Chu Liansheng's controlling nature, he would softly comfort her, saying, "Wanqing, you should have your own choices. You don't need to be bound by anyone." Therefore, when Chu Liansheng arrived with betrothal gifts that were the envy of all the sects in the Three Realms, Su Wanqing politely refused. She said, "Liansheng, you are very good, but we are not suitable." The news spread, and rumors flooded in. Some said she was ungrateful, rejecting a worthy son-in-law like the Lotus God Sword Master and choosing a "mediocre" like Lin Moyan; others said she saw through Chu Liansheng's character and dared not jump into the fire. In teahouses, brothels, and even in the hidden corners of the sects in the Three Realms, whispers of Chu Liansheng's domineering and narrow-mindedness were endless, but no one dared to say it to her face—everyone knew that the Lotus God Sword Master's "Lotus Pond Blossom," once enraged, would leave a trail of corpses. Su Wanqing didn't care about the rumors. She only knew that what she wanted wasn't the glory of being a powerful figure, but a companionship based on equality, respect, warmth, and stability. Lin Moyan understood her and cherished her; this gentleness was something Chu Liansheng could never give her. But in the end, she still owed Chu Liansheng. That childhood friendship, those laughs by the lotus pond, couldn't be severed so easily. The red candle burned halfway, its wick crackling, interrupting Su Wanqing's thoughts. Lin Moyan had already removed her phoenix crown, her long black hair cascading down like a waterfall. He picked up a jade comb and gently combed her hair, his movements as tender as if he were handling a rare treasure: "Wanqing, I know you have concerns, but I promise you, for the rest of my life, I will protect you, respect you, love you, and never let you suffer the slightest grievance." Su Wanqing's nose tingled, and her eyes reddened slightly. She turned to look at Lin Moyan and whispered, "Moyan, thank you." Just then, a very soft sound came from outside the window, like wind rustling through lotus leaves, or like sword energy slicing through the air. Lin Moyan frowned slightly and instinctively shielded Su Wanqing behind him. Although his cultivation was not as high as Chu Liansheng's, he was not an ordinary person either. He was all too familiar with that faint but powerful sword energy—it was Chu Liansheng. Su Wanqing's heart sank, and her fingertips trembled slightly. She knew that Chu Liansheng would not let this go. Outside the window, the moonlight was like water, spilling onto the lotus pond in the courtyard. Chu Liansheng, dressed in a moon-white robe, stood with his hands behind his back, his figure as solitary and aloof as a cold peak. He did not carry a sword, but a faint lotus fragrance lingered around him, the aura of his sword energy, clear yet with a hint of chill. He stood by the lotus pond, looking at the dazzling red in the bridal chamber, his eyes churning with turbulent waves. He had overheard the entire conversation from outside the wall. Lin Moyan's gentleness and Su Wanqing's submissiveness were like two sharp knives, piercing his heart. He couldn't understand. He, Chu Liansheng, was unmatched in cultivation within the Three Domains, possessing an exceptionally handsome appearance. He could offer Su Wanqing supreme glory and clear all obstacles for her, so why did she choose Lin Moyan? Why did that man, inferior to him in every way, win her favor? Was it because he humiliated Lin Moyan? Chu Liansheng frowned. He never considered it humiliation. In his view, the victor is king, the loser is villain. Lin Moyan was inferior in skill and deserved to be taught a lesson. He simply wanted Su Wanqing to know that only he was the strongest, only he was worthy of her. His controlling nature, his obsession, he believed, stemmed from caring too much about her. He feared losing her, feared she would be taken away by someone else, so he wanted to keep her firmly by his side, making her see only him. Under the moonlight, Chu Liansheng raised his hand, a faint wisp of sword energy condensing at his fingertips. The sword energy transformed into a crystal lotus flower, slowly blooming in his palm. It was the rudimentary form of "Lotus Pond Blossoms," but it contained no trace of killing intent, only endless desolation. He remembered when they were children, Su Wanqing was lying by the lotus pond, reaching out to reach the most vibrant red lotus, her foot slipping, almost falling into the pond. He was quick-witted and agile, leaping forward to catch her, the two of them landing together on the soft grass, nose to nose, her blush more delicate than the red lotus in the pond. Back then, she said, "Liansheng, you're so amazing." Back then, her eyes were full of admiration and dependence. But now, her eyes only held tenderness for another man. Chu Liansheng's heart felt as if it had been soaked by the dew of this cold night, aching with cold. He had never lost his composure like this before, not even when facing the siege of the three domain sects, he had never been so disheveled. Su Wanqing's choice was like a silent judgment, negating everything he was so proud of. He didn't barge in. He, Chu Liansheng, was so proud; even with a broken heart, he couldn't bring himself to forcibly take another's bride. Yet, he couldn't bear the sight of the woman he so deeply loved nestled in another's arms. He moved swiftly, like a gentle breeze, to the bridal chamber window. With a flick of his finger, a lotus seed formed from sword energy passed through the windowpane and landed on Su Wanqing's dressing table. The lotus seed was crystal clear, with three tiny words engraved on it: "Why?" Su Wanqing froze when she saw the lotus seed. She recognized it; it was Chu Liansheng's unique technique—a lotus seed formed from his own sword intent, imperishable for a thousand years, a toy he often gave her when she was a child. She slowly rose, walked to the window, and pushed it open a crack. In the moonlight, Chu Liansheng's figure remained upright, yet exuded an indescribable loneliness. His sword-like brows were furrowed, and his eyes held a vulnerability and resentment she had never seen before. At that moment, Su Wanqing's heart softened, and she almost burst into tears. "Liansheng," she said softly, her voice choked with emotion, "it's not that you're not good enough, it's that your love is too heavy. What I want is to stand shoulder to shoulder with you, not to be trapped under your wings and lose myself." Chu Liansheng trembled, as if struck hard by those words. He had always thought that as long as he was strong enough, he could give her the best of everything, but he had never considered that what she wanted was not dependence, but equality. "Lin Moyan, he..." Chu Liansheng's voice was hoarse, with a barely perceptible tremor, "What he can give you, I can give you too. Even more." "It's different." Su Wanqing shook her head. "Moyan respects my choices. He won't force me to do anything, he won't humiliate me just because I beat a friend, he won't be suspicious of me just because I come home late. Liansheng, you're too proud, too stubborn. In your world, there's only winning and losing, and possession. You've forgotten that love isn't a competition." Chu Liansheng fell silent. Looking at the determination in Su Wanqing's eyes, he began for the first time to doubt his own actions all along. He had won countless matches, earned the awe of the sects of the Three Realms, but lost the person he desired most. At this moment, Lin Moyan walked to Su Wanqing's side, gently taking her hand, his gaze calmly fixed on Chu Liansheng outside the window: "Liansheng, I know your feelings for Wanqing, but matters of the heart cannot be forced. Wanqing has chosen me, and I will cherish her for the rest of my life. If you truly care for her, please grant us your blessing." Chu Liansheng's gaze fell upon their clasped hands, the pain in his eyes almost overflowing. He abruptly turned, his sword energy surging, instantly rippling the lotus pond in the courtyard. Countless lotuses bloomed within the sword energy, only to wither instantly, like his shattered heart. "Su Wanqing," his voice carried a hint of resolve, yet concealed endless desolation, "I will not force you today, but I, Chu Liansheng, hereby swear that within the Three Realms, if anyone dares to betray you, I will make them wish they were dead." With that, his figure transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the moonlight. Only the lingering fragrance of lotus blossoms remained in the courtyard, along with a lotus seed lying on the ground, its luster fading. Inside the bridal chamber, the red candles still burned, illuminating their clasped hands, warm and resolute. Su Wanqing gazed in the direction Chu Liansheng had disappeared, letting out a soft sigh, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She knew that this entanglement might not truly be over. In the distant night, Chu Liansheng stood atop a cloud, gazing at the striking red of Qingyang City, the sword energy at his fingertips almost cleaving through the clouds. He had never hated his own obsession so much, nor had he ever longed for warmth so intensely. The lotus blossoms could protect the world, yet they couldn't protect the one he so desperately desired. The romance of love and life remained unchanged, but this moonlit bridal procession ultimately betrayed that peerless sword and that burning yet obsessive heart. The winds of the three realms seemed to carry a hint of lotus bitterness, blowing towards the unknown distance, and this entanglement of love, possession, and respect had only just begun…

24. 224 热 The Hot-Blooded Hunter: God’s Assault 热血猎人神之袭击 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Survival] [Hunting] [Fighting the Japanese invaders and looting their gear] [Cultivation] Wang Fei has just entered the world of cultivation when he's forced into becoming a live-in son-in-law. One blow shatters his dantian, setting him on a long road from staying alive to rising to greatness. Though he has lost his cultivation, he takes countless disciples. This novel was not written by AI. Every word was painstakingly typed out by the author, who only hopes readers will enjoy the story in its 27.3kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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25. 225 黑EN Death God of the Night 黑夜杀神 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Eastern Fantasy509k WordsCompleted Hunted from the start, I barely escaped with my life. I fought to defy fate, launching attacks and taking down countless powerful opponents. Born with a beautiful face... I hope you enjoy the story. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.7kReads8.8Score201Shelves
26. 226 情 City of Heartbreak 情伤都市 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Urban215k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1kReads—Score—Shelves
27. 227 梦 Dreaming of All Under Heaven 梦想天下 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical206k WordsCompleted A fiery rebirth, slaying foes as I ascend to the Third Heaven. I will create the world of my dreams, so that wherever the sun and moon shine is Chinese land, and wherever people live, they learn Chinese characters and speak Chinese... 12Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 228 三 Three Feet of Chilling Light 三尺寒芒 Nangong Meiyue南宫美月Fantastical Romance2.7M WordsOngoing [Female-Led Story + Ensemble Cast + No Romance + Pocket Dimension + Divine Weapon + Growth and Trials] All the splendor of the world turns to dust; sword on my back, I speak drunkenly of the people's suffering. On the winter solstice, with snow covering the mountains and the forests ablaze with color, Father found me by a little stream outside the village. So he named me Ruoxue. Born dark-skinned and ugly, I endured the world's cold stares and learned that true affection is the warmest thing of 61Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Three main female characters, no romantic pairings, no male lead, sword cultivators, martial arts, evil cultivation, slow burn, space, Hehuan Sect, no system, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no time travel, semi-ensemble cast, growth through trials, dual souls, business adventures, multiple worlds, epic political intrigue, intelligent characters, super long novel, unconventional cultivation, this book is not divided into male and female sections, we believe there's something for everyone.

29. 229 剑 Sword Sovereign: Starting with Shattered Bones 剑尊，从碎骨开始 Big Dajin大刂巾Eastern Fantasy710k WordsCompleted The day his Sword Bone was stolen, he inherited the mightiest sword path of ancient times in the Abyss of Despair, along with the most vicious curse. Those who killed him feared not revenge, but what he himself might become. When the truth behind the annihilation of the Nine Heavens is revealed, he faces every “arrangement” with sword in hand Is he the sword that will sever fate, or the “cause” that will bring about the end? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This isn't about rebirth; it's about swordsmanship, sword intent, and sword posture...

30. 230 焚 Sunburn 焚日 Clear Spring in the Desert沙漠清泓Eastern Fantasy493k WordsOngoing Burning Sun tells the story of a protagonist born into a humble family. As a young man, he stumbles upon an opportunity that draws the suspicion and schemes of various powerful factions. Fortunately, a benefactor takes him under their wing, and he narrowly survives several brushes with death. After returning to his hometown, he gathers his strength and revives his fallen clan, guarding a stretch of territory against enemies from beyond the realm. When several nations join forces to invade his ho 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With its fluent writing, clear thinking, coherent story, vivid content, endless ingenious schemes, and well-developed, unpadded characters, this is an excellent fantasy novel about cultivating immortality and resisting Japanese pirates. Highly recommended, you can follow it with confidence.

31. 231 我 Something’s Off About My Sword Spirit 我的剑灵不对劲 Moon Over Dongting, Snowbound雪满洞庭月Eastern Fantasy169k WordsOngoing Beyond the Nine Heavens, swords ring long; ten thousand miles of rivers and mountains shine with blood. Jade shatters on Kun Mountain, yet the night endures; a cold star falls, its shadow crossing the empty corridor. The phoenix soars to the heavens, burning old vows; dreams return to bygone days to cut down fated calamities. Love and vengeance cross blades, their chill piercing as frost; affection and hatred intertwine, their flames burning on. The white-robed minister Sikong Yi; a purple jade —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    While others cultivate by storing spiritual energy in their dantian, he was born with a shattered dantian and survives by catching snow ferrets with his swordsmanship. Until a beam of emerald light struck him, and a cry of "Chaotic Sword Source Body!" Rang out in the darkness! First, there are the cosmic secrets of the Nine Annihilation Shattering Array; then, the Jade Purity Immortal Pavilion comes to annul the engagement. The setting is novel and full of suspense, and the plot becomes more and more interesting as it unfolds. It's definitely worth staying up all night to read!

32. 232 逆 The Rebellious Demon Lord Would Rather Become a Demon Than an Immortal 逆乱魔君，宁可成魔不为仙 Qingqiu Jiuyu青丘久域Eastern Fantasy109k WordsOngoing Fellow cultivators, what is righteousness? What is demonic? What is the pinnacle of the sword, the summit of the spear? Better to become a demon than an immortal. What does it matter if death is certain? Sword energy sweeps in every direction, looking down on the world. All who stand in my way will be crushed. (“Sword cultivation, genius, scheming, ruthless. The protagonist gradually turns darker later on. If you're interested, head to the main story.”) —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Genius style, sword intent, sword momentum, sword domain, sword way, the pursuit of the ultimate sword way

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    This is a long fantasy novel. The male protagonist is an ultimate sword cultivator who combines the laws of spacetime and destruction. The life tree within his body absorbs external energy and evolves into a small universe. From the mortal realm, he progresses through Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and so on, transcending tribulations to ascend to the Immortal Realm, the God Realm, and the Chaos Realm.

34. 234 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves

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    The First and Only Book of Chinese Civilization!!! Without a doubt!!! Heaven has given rise to the study of Heaven and Man, like a great bell of the Great Dao, thunderous across the nine heavens, shaking the long night of eternity, pointing back to the primordial chaos! Its stirring heavenly voice awakens the turbid dream, urging the cocoon to crack open and reveal the clear sky. This book has been banned four times due to revealing too many heavenly secrets; it is best to add it to your bookshelf to avoid future loss! In 2024, the auspicious time for the Nine Purple Fire Luck of China has arrived. The Purple Star shines brightly, and a great era is about to begin. The study of Heaven and Man, unlike materialism and idealism, has emerged, representing and explaining the supreme laws of Heaven, revealing the core secrets of the universe, the truth of history, and the truth of life! Let Chinese civilization lead the world towards Great Harmony! Three steps for the future! Great Harmony of the World! Great Harmony of Heaven and Earth! Great Harmony of Heaven and Man! Life is an exam! The total value of merit determines the final destination of a life! Our ancestors said that the final judgment is made at the coffin's end; living is hope, and no one wants to die and have their path extinguished! Heaven helps those who help themselves. Heaven favors those with talent, nurturing the promising and overthrowing the weak! Those who abandon themselves are abandoned by Heaven! For details, see Tomato's novel *A Guide to Enlightenment in the Human World*, a book disguised as a novel! A book to solve all of life's perplexities, a book to enhance cognition and wisdom, a book to clarify historical truth, a book to reveal the core secrets of the universe! A book to guide all beings throughout history in the simplest, most direct, and fastest path to cultivation! Without this book, humanity would have remained in perpetual darkness! For details, see Tomato's novel *A Guide to Enlightenment in the Human World* or follow Tianrenxue! Inheriting the traditional Chinese virtues of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness; loyalty, filial piety, integrity, shame, and courage; gentleness, kindness, respect, frugality, and humility; returning to one's true nature! Contributing to the great cause of the universe. Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? What is the true meaning of human existence? This book provides the standard answers to these unsolvable mysteries that have plagued humanity for millennia…

35. 235 云 The Hidden Dragon in the Clouds 云天蛰龙 Chi Zesheng, Who Likes Old Men Who Arch Their Backs喜欢拱腰老的迟则生Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing The despair of shattered meridians. A secret that will shake the continent. A path to slaying gods that begins from the humblest of places. Zhong Yi, a Body Refinement cultivator at the fifth level, was so ordinary in his clan that he was like a speck of dust. But during a trial in the Cloudmist Mountains, he stumbled upon an astonishing opportunity that could overturn the dynasty: a naturally formed vein of Void Crystal. Before his elation could fade, a sneak attack from the darkness shattered 2Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 236 重 Reborn Without a Golden Finger, Can I Still Become Emperor? 重生后没有金手指，能不能做皇帝 Sword of Enlightenment明心见性剑Historical107k WordsOngoing In many stories, the protagonist's rebirth comes with a powerful golden finger, letting them breeze through life and reach its peak. But what if there is no golden finger after being reborn? Can they still ascend to the throne? Without extraordinary abilities or special opportunities, the reborn face enormous challenges. In ancient times, filled with power struggles and shifting political winds, becoming emperor requires wisdom, courage, and strategy of one's own. Without a golden finger, ever —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although it's a time-travel/reincarnation novel, it has no cheat codes or systems; the protagonist's intelligence is consistently high, and the logic is rigorous. Moreover, you can learn a lot about history from it, making it a truly excellent book.

37. 237 如 Ruyuan Mengdie's New Book 如愿梦蝶新书 Dreaming of Butterflies Come True如愿梦蝶Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Title: No System. A return to pure cultivation fantasy, with no transmigration and no System! Liu Chen, a young man from Qingzhou, bears a mysterious bloodline. In search of his origins, he embarks on the path of immortality. After forming a connection in Spiritveil Valley, he joins a sect and cultivates at Flying Sword Sect. He battles the Shadow Pavilion and resists the demon race's invasion, braving secret realms and heavenly tri 32Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Fantasy cultivation novel [flying kiss]

38. 238 大 The Great Emperor's Reforging: From the Mortal Spirit Realm to the Hongmeng Summit 大帝重修：从凡灵界到鸿蒙巅 Dark Lone Boat黑暗孤舟Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Once Qingzhou's greatest prodigy, he reached the ninth level of the Qi-Attraction Realm at just twelve years old. Then, overnight, his cultivation plummeted, leaving him a good-for-nothing heir stuck at the first level of the Body Tempering Realm. For three years, his family turned a cold shoulder, while broken engagements and humiliation came one after another. Only a young woman from the Luo family honored their betrothal. When a bully beat him to the brink of death, a mysterious voice rang ou —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Immortal Cultivation and Sword Cultivation Novels

39. 239 剑 The Sword That Slays the Gods 剑斩诸神巅 The Kite Flies Far Away风筝飞向远方Eastern Fantasy967k WordsCompleted Zhan Qiong, young lord of the Zhan family, spent fifteen years of his life branded a “good-for-nothing.” Everyone knew him as a man who chased roosters and dogs, drank heavily, and caused trouble. When his clan mocked and berated him, he merely grinned and pretended not to hear, though an irrepressible bitterness lurked in his eyes. In a family where martial strength ruled all, he was the only one born with a body incapable of drawing qi into it. His reckless indulgence was just a mask for his r 2Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 240 朝 Dawn Clouds, Evening Snow 朝云暮雪 Xi Xi BU Xixi西西BU嘻嘻Eastern Fantasy383k WordsOngoing I am the only heir to the Northern Frontier King. Twelve sword meridians run through my body, and the half tiger tally I carry can command thirty thousand iron cavalry. They call me the son of a rebel king, destined to be buried on the frontier. Only when I beheaded a Finger-Profound master with a single stroke did the world realize: The Dragon-Charging Cavalry is not dead. I, Li Chaoyun, will claim these ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers, and cover them all in frost and snow! The day I 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's fast-paced, engaging, intelligent, and doesn't feel silly. The story is compelling and there's no filler. It's definitely worth watching. If you enjoyed it, please give it a thumbs up.

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