Traditional Fantasy With a Genius Protagonist, No Mindless Plot 传统玄幻天才流，不无脑

1. 601 须 The Nine-Story Sumeru Pagoda and the Light-Chasing Ring 须弥九层塔与溯光戒 User10957232用户10957232Male-Channel Fanfiction903k WordsCompleted The protagonist finds himself in the vast world of Shrouding the Heavens, but the Light-Tracing Ring sends him back to the desolate ancient era, where he discusses the Dao with emperors and gains insights. He becomes sworn brothers with Ye Fan and exchanges the Nine Secrets with him. He is decisive and ruthless, yet keeps a low profile. 494Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The golden age is coming! The dark horse protagonist in the world of Shrouding the Heavens has reached the Dragon Transformation Realm, possessing the four secrets of All, Action, Military, and Combat. With the Righteous Sword and the Sumeru Pagoda at their peak, he and Ye Fan are each on their own paths but are still connected. Now, while collecting the remaining five secrets and exploring the mysteries of the deep starry sky, they also have to deal with the potential threat from the Primordial Race. The ultimate secret of the Light-Tracing Ring and the truth of the Dead Star Domain are about to be revealed. This path to immortality must be followed to the very end!

2. 602 仙 The Immortal Sect's Little Herb Boy Is a Wife-Doting Maniac 仙门小药童是个护妻狂魔 The Person Who Loves Me Most最爱我的人Eastern Fantasy214k WordsCompleted [No System] + [Sweet Romance] + [Intelligent Characters] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Romantic Tension] + [Harem] + [Xuanhuan] The mysterious youth in purple, Xiao Chen, is always just a little stronger than you, whether you're a martial artist or an immortal. Only at the very end do the sword immortals filling the sky realize that he is invincible at eighteen... Xiao Chen is only keeping a low profile so he can protect his peerlessly beautiful wife... He doesn't need setbacks or a tragic past. 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traditional fantasy, exciting plot, the young medicine boy has many romantic interests.

3. 603 宇 Lord of the Universe 宇主 Let the Years Be a Song岁月当歌Eastern Fantasy424k WordsOngoing Sixteen years ago, a group of cultivators hunted a young couple through the endless void for a cultivation manual called the Taixuan Art. Far away from the crowd, an old man in a black robe held the infant Li Xingyu in his arms. Watching it all, he could only weep helplessly before fleeing to a vast world. Sixteen years later, in a vast world called Xuantian, the grown Li Xingyu has successfully mastered the Taixuan Art. When he sets out to find his parents, the old man tells him that he will re —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traditional fantasy, genius protagonist

4. 604 仙 The Crossing of Immortals and Demons 仙妖渡 Dog Taoist狗道人Eastern Fantasy373k WordsOngoing Flesh-and-blood pills, demon beasts and demon lords, a remnant soul in a cave, a pure heart like exquisite jade, immortals and demons crossing the mortal realm. At the brink of death, Li Tian was fortunate enough to receive an immortal's help and awaken his spiritual roots. With the unexpected aid of Hao Jue's remnant soul, he transformed his physique, absorbed and refined the demon lord's blood essence, and removed the demon seed inside him. Hao Jue also taught Li Tian a cultivation technique. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A mortal's spiritual energy is forged in a furnace, a journey shared by immortals and demons. A seemingly useless young master begins his life with betrayal and expulsion from his family. On the verge of death, he awakens his spiritual root. By chance, he is saved by a remnant soul in a mountain cave, learning that all his suffering was inflicted by the powerful Demon Lord, and that he is merely a wasted core of the Demon Lord. The like-minded Master Haojue helps Li Tian change his physique, embarking on a different path of cultivation. In this turbulent world, can this seemingly useless young master safely reach the pinnacle?

5. 605 玄 Xuanhuan: This Heir Is Far Too Arrogant 玄幻：这个世子太狂了 Spring and Autumn Beyond the Heavens天外春秋Eastern Fantasy500k WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy, no System] [Weak at first, but able to rule the world with one hand] You think I'm a spoiled wastrel? Wrong! I'm a Celestial Master of Creation! You think I have no one to rely on? Right! What's wrong with me sweeping across the continent all by myself? Yi Xiaocao: “I can be as arrogant as I want. What's it to you? Anyone who gets in my way is finished!” “You have to rely on yourself!” 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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   1. A protagonist in a power-leveling story falls into a forbidden zone, his cultivation destroyed. His beloved breaks off their engagement. 2. The protagonist, posing as a spoiled brat, schemes to dominate the world and stirs up trouble. 3. Transmigrates to another world, a fantasy world where he becomes invincible with a single move! 4. A traditional fantasy story; outwardly a spoiled brat, but inwardly a genius. 🍂

6. 606 大 Chronicles of the Tang Dynasty in Another World 大唐异世录 Auspicious Rain, Auspicious Wind瑞雨瑞风Eastern Fantasy517k WordsOngoing I Am the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, and from the start, I’m caught up in the Xuanwu Gate Incident. A thousand years ago, he was the emperor of the Tang Empire, capable of securing the nation through martial prowess and strengthening it through literature. Blessed with the talent of an emperor, his cultivation reached the pinnacle. He was The Outcast, yet stood above all others. But during the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he was brutally murdered and unexpectedly reborn a thousand years later, wi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A legendary tale, without a system, with stable updates. I, the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, started my story with the Xuanwu Gate Incident, unexpectedly reborn a thousand years later. I returned from hell, not to prove how great I am, but to tell others that what I lost will be reclaimed. Martial Apprentice, Warrior, Martial Master, Martial Spirit...

7. 607 女 The Female Side Character Only Wants to Cultivate 女配她只想修仙 Short on Silver缺点银子Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Urban Cultivation + Spiritual Qi Revival + Strong Female Lead + Feel-Good + System] No. 09 did everything it could to explain to Ji Ling how to be a properly wicked female supporting character! Ji Ling wanted to laugh right in its face. Give everything for the male and female leads, and die for them if necessary? You must be dreaming! “Host, follow the plot!” “Isn’t cultivation way better?” … “Host, that’s the female lead. Go pick a fight with her!” “Want me to twist her head off?” … “Host, t 3.4kReads9.0Score373Shelves
8. 608 此 This Sword Has Yet to Be Worn 此剑未佩妥 Li Chi李尺Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing [Steampunk cultivation] [Ensemble cast] [No CP] [10,086] The senior brother passing by is a transmigrator. The beautiful senior sister comes with a mysterious old master in tow. The junior brother has mind-reading powers. Their classmate is a savior in the making. Xu Huanlu: “...Everyone's using cheats? How am I supposed to compete? Forget it, I'm going home to cry to Master.” Wait, why do you have a cheat too, Master? . Days and nights in a small town, a world between dreams. A young hero's sp 1.4kReads9.1Score118Shelves

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   A story of a group of gifted teenagers venturing across mountains and rivers, each embarking on a solo journey to a grand event. An ensemble piece, not mindless or simplistic, full of twists and turns. No clichés.

9. 609 开 Sword Heart Clarity from the Start 开局剑心通明 Pigeon Go Go Go鸽子冲冲冲Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted One person ventures alone into the North Sea, their sword’s cold gleam reaching across nineteen continents. Another sits in meditation beneath a Bodhi tree until withered, Buddha’s light shining everywhere as golden lotuses spring from the earth. Some dwell among the clouds from dawn to dusk, riding dragons into the azure sky. Others fly into a rage for the sake of a beauty, wielding their blades to shatter the nine heavens. This is a magnificent age of upheaval. A young man enters the world wit 3.1kReads8.4Score170Shelves

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   Each character is very well-developed.

10. 610 仙 What’s Wrong with Being a Second-Generation Immortal? 仙二代怎么了 Li Daqi李大器Eastern Fantasy240k WordsCompleted Cultivation + comedy + invincible protagonist + one heroine + intelligent characters + sound logic Li Daqi is a top-tier immortal heir in the Heavenly God Realm. Ever since he was a child, he has had the best of everything, from food, clothing, and housing to cultivation resources. But with his parents' brilliance looming so large, he can no longer find meaning in life. No matter what he achieves or how many masterpieces he creates, everyone takes it for granted. He's a top-tier immortal heir. W 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend a classic fantasy novel that doesn't follow the usual tropes! The male lead is a genius, not a useless, brainless, or pretentious character! It has a single female lead, so the romance isn't a major focus. The male lead is a top-tier second-generation immortal with a noble status. His cultivation was shattered by his father, the Human Emperor, and he embarks on a journey to rebuild his cultivation in the mortal realm. It's a fun, humorous, and engaging story!

11. 611 斩 Slashing Down Eternity 斩落永恒 Bai Ding's Dragon Chant白丁龙吟Eastern Fantasy31k WordsCompleted The Eternal Night is about to descend. The myriad heavens crumble, gods and demons fall, and humanity teeters on the brink. All races vie for supremacy, and the myriad heavens contend for the Dao. No one can stand apart. A boy who should have died at the hands of demons returns to life in answer to the calamity. From that moment, the calamities run amok and everything becomes uncertain. Who is pulling the strings behind the scenes, manipulating all living beings? On his quest for the truth, Qin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (No system, single female lead, detective work + strategist planning + genius competition) The Eternal Night is about to descend, the heavens are collapsing, gods and demons are falling, humanity is in grave danger, all races vie for supremacy, and the heavens contend for the Dao; no one can remain uninvolved. A young man who should have died at the hands of demons is resurrected, and from then on, chaos reigns, and everything spirals into the unknown. Who is manipulating all living beings behind the scenes? On his journey to uncover the truth, Qin Ao smashes the God of War, beats the cunning old fox to tears, and kicks down the gods on their high platforms.

12. 612 万 Supreme Pill Lord of the Myriad Worlds 万界丹尊 I Don’t Buy Excavators我不买挖掘机Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted Lin Feng of the Lin family was only six years old, yet had already reached the seventh level of Qi Refining. He even won the boys’ division at the family tournament. But fate had other plans: his own uncle and cousin poisoned him, leaving him on the brink of death. Luckily, he was not fated to die. A small pine tree growing on a sheer cliff caught him, and he escaped death. Later, he nearly had his body taken over by an ancient corpse. After a clash of souls, he acquired top-tier alchemy skills 3.3kReads8.3Score368Shelves

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    Lin Feng, a six-year-old Qi Refining prodigy and a young hero in his family's grand competition, is betrayed by his own clan overnight, plummeting from the heights of success to the depths of despair. 😤 But wait, this isn't a tragedy, it's the beginning of a legend! 🌈 Becoming a master alchemist overnight, Lin Feng's counterattack has only just begun. This novel is more thrilling than a Hollywood blockbuster; every twist and turn will get your heart racing, and every victory will ignite your passion. 🏆🔥 The author weaves a captivating story with humor and wit, allowing you to find a glimmer of hope in every adversity Lin Feng faces. 🌟 Reading this book is like growing alongside the protagonist, experiencing storms and welcoming rainbows! 🌧🌈

13. 613 折 Broken Mirror Blossoms 折镜花 Tu Xue荼雪Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Ten thousand years ago, the Demon King was sealed away. But as two young prodigies grow up and one crisis follows another, the tangled love and hatred among the various divine and demonic clans brings a war between gods and demons ever closer! See how the prodigies of the Divine Realm turn the tide and suppress the demons! 49Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this one. It's a fantasy novel, suitable for both male and female readers. It tells the story of a war between gods and demons, and the growth of a prodigy. The romance is mutual, and the villains are both intelligent and good-looking. The love and hatred of various divine races are intertwined. It's not a typical "satisfying" story, and it avoids clichés. [Making a face][Making a face]

14. 614 时 Rift in Time and Space 时空破 Star Lord星主Eastern Fantasy127k WordsOngoing I really couldn't find suitable tags for this. It's a fairly novel premise. Two storylines unfold at once, one set in ancient times and one in the modern day, with a bond between two people that resembles fate. They form a connection of sorts. One plays the game of political intrigue in ancient times, while the other takes on business and spy wars in the modern world. Yet both are constantly drawn along by a mysterious force, and the powerful figure behind it is even more unexpected. There is ro 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fantastical and imaginative story, a fresh and talented genre—readers, enjoy! 😎🥳🤔

15. 615 虚 Mortal Yet Extraordinary 虚凡 Can I Live Long Enough to Finish Writing?能活着写完吗Eastern Fantasy801k WordsOngoing A comedic fantasy story. How does a genius with no personality or principles, who only loves playing games and reading manga, learn to control his explosive talent? He wants to take a comedic approach, yet feels completely out of place among those around him. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Gao Sufan's nonsensical behavior and amazing talent add countless laughs to the story. The author's writing style is humorous and witty, and the plot is cleverly designed. It's truly a wonderful novel, highly recommended!

16. 616 仙 Reborn as an Immortal Emperor: From the Start, I Had Invincible Ninefold Eyes 仙帝重生：开局无敌九重瞳 Young Gold-Gobbling Beast吞金兽幼崽Eastern Fantasy208k WordsOngoing [A blazing-hot, thrilling fantasy, with a powerhouse reborn and invincible from the start] [The protagonist has two identities, at home in both the light and the dark] [In the open: Heir to a supreme force; in secret: Lord of the First Demon Hall] Su Jinyuan has three strengths: Money, power, and talent. A divine-blooded scion of the present age, born alongside a treasure-gathering divine artifact that can generate endless wealth! He created his own cultivation system and regained the combat pow 1Reads5.0Score—Shelves

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    If this isn't genius, then what is?

17. 617 万 Thief of All Things 万物之贼 Future Jia未来嘉Xianxia2.0M WordsOngoing [Fantasy] [Wilderness] [High Martial Arts] [High Intelligence] [Mythical Beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas] [Immortals, Ghosts, Gods, Demons, and Monsters Run Amok! What exactly is the ability that lets Black Mountain sense the malice in the world? The heavens and earth are blades, reaping human lives. All things stir into life, yet none can escape reincarnation. Like wild grass, he was born to pursue the Dao. His Black Mountain tribe was wiped out, leaving him the sole survivor. Liv 7.3kReads8.9Score945Shelves

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    The protagonist is Black Mountain, who stands on a blood coffin, a thief of all things who devours heaven and earth, and who can sever the ties of a thousand ages!

18. 618 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score239Shelves

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    Check out this one! A high-IQ, mind-bending work. You never know what will happen next! It's incredibly exciting! It features multiple protagonists and a Western fantasy exterior, but it's actually about human nature, the struggles between various forces, and the interests and hegemony of different nations. Absolutely brilliant and refreshingly unique. It's full of foreshadowing and meticulously detailed. The plot is intricately woven, making it impossible to put down.

19. 619 混 Chaos Supreme Immortal 混沌至尊仙 Riding a Wild Boar to Shoot Toads骑着野猪射蛤蟆Eastern Fantasy151k WordsOngoing [No System, Slow-Burning, Eastern Fantasy, Alternate History, a Touch of Wuxia, Chaotic Saint Physique, Innate Dao Body, the Benevolent and Mighty Holy Lord Dragon Emperor, the traitorous giant ape's bones, the secrets of the gods, half a divine bone, a ghost's lair atop a Profound Yin Grass, the legendary Little Bamboo Realm...] I will not hand my younger sister over to a despicable man... Even if the sun and moon turn through the ages and bones cover the world! After ten years as a lovesick do 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-recommendation is up to you to decide whether it's good or not.

20. 620 幽 The Underworld Is Coming? I Freeze Ten Thousand Miles! 幽冥来袭？我冰封万里 Fei Xie妃榭Eastern Fantasy599k WordsCompleted [Fantasy + Geniuses and Monsters + Ruthless Protagonist] My name is Bai Ye, and I will freeze everything. Bai Ye was an orphan. Only after Bai Yi adopted him did he find happiness, despite his strange spiritual meridians making cultivation difficult and the frost that periodically ravaged his body. But then, one day, the sky turned black, and the netherworld from Grandpa Bai Yi’s stories appeared before Tianxing. The netherworld’s arrival shattered the happiness Tianxing had only just found. Kil 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy, genius protagonist, the main character is always a genius, ice attribute

21. 621 无 Invincible Sword King 无敌剑王 Cute Youngster萌小生Eastern Fantasy126k WordsCompleted [No pretending to be weak + decisive and ruthless + reborn + no female lead] Reborn as a young man from the start, this time I swear to reach the peak. I, Ling Tianxun, wield a sword that can bury immortals, destroy the world, and save it as well. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reborn as a genius, the plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag, and after 30,000 words, you'll be invincible in the minor world. If you don't like it, come and hit me!

22. 622 仙 The Immortal Path: I’m Really Just an Ordinary Civil Official 仙道：其实我只是个普通文官罢了 Have a Meal of Braised Pork吃顿红烧肉Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted The young man traveled far and wide, seeing countless magnificent wonders, as well as countless absurdities. Some said, “May you grow wings and transform into a fish of the Northern Sea.” Some said, “Scatter my path of grass and trees; shatter my cup of colored glass.” Some said, “To fulfill the wish in my heart, I would have Jingwei fill the sea.” As he walked between heaven and earth, the young man laughed softly and said: “Follow your heart, and heaven and earth will hold no restraints.” 317Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    This is really good.

23. 623 剑EN The Supreme Sword Immortal 剑道第一仙 Xiao Jinyu萧瑾瑜Eastern Fantasy9.3M WordsOngoing I am the sword cultivator of the mortal world through the ages, the foremost immortal above all the heavens. 1kReads9.2Score142Shelves

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    This is pretty good; you'll find it enjoyable as you read on.

24. 624 道 The Formless Dao Heart 道心无相 Fanjing Wanderer梵净客Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted “Hun Wuming! You awakened a Dao Heart, yet you have no Dao Form. Are you a demon or a fiend? Confess everything at once!” The sect elder's furious shout completely shattered the young man's dream of cultivating immortality and attaining the Dao! He didn't even have a place to hide and live as an ordinary human! But how could hardship extinguish the dreams in his heart? How could a path strewn with thorns make him give up his relentless pursuit?! With no sect to protect him, he would venture into 220Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This one is great! It's a story of human prodigies saving the world. It's a traditional fantasy novel with smooth writing and is worth reading!

25. 625 开 From the Start, I Defied Fate and Claimed the Throne, Ascending to Immortality on the Nation's Fortune 开局逆反称帝，我以国运登仙途 Guan Qi观棋Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted Is everything in life destined, with not even the slightest thing left to chance? Am I supposed to accept my fate just because I'm old and have poor bones, and wait to die in the mortal world? Immortals see me as livestock. I see immortals as prisoners. I rebel and seize the imperial throne, using the might of an entire nation to capture immortals, imprison them, and seek the Dao. As the nation prospers, I use a fierce army hardened by a hundred battles to destroy evil immortal sects. With the n 5.3kReads8.6Score429Shelves

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    The protagonist possesses the Netherworld Holy Body and exceptional comprehension. He begins his journey from mortal to immortal by using gunpowder to kill a cultivator, stealing their techniques, and thus embarking on his cultivation adventure. Furthermore, the protagonist's intelligence remains consistently high, making this a worthwhile read.

26. 626 玄 Xuanhuan: All Things Have a Spirit 玄幻：万物有灵 Peach Blossom at Home桃夭宜家Eastern Fantasy141k WordsCompleted Five thousand years ago, countless tribes stood side by side. All things possessed intelligence: animals that could speak, plants that could take myriad forms, even towering mountains that could walk and talk… Everything under heaven could cultivate immortality and become a sage. Humans, however, were physically weak and at a disadvantage in the struggle for survival. They endured hardship and nearly faced extinction. Long ago, a mighty sage sought out every tribe to save humanity from being w 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist engages in business, cultivation, establishes an intelligence organization, hunts for women, and plays the fool to outsmart others. Dear readers, use your lucky hands to click and browse; maybe it's your type.

27. 627 六 The Sorrow of the Six Realms 六道之殇 One Hand Blocks the Lamp as a River-Crossing Bug只手遮灯过江虫Eastern Fantasy170k WordsOngoing Currently being revised... [Traditional cultivation, no System, Foundation Establishment and Golden Core realms, artifact refining, formations, and pills] Zheng Yang was born into an ordinary rural family that had farmed and hunted for generations... At the age of ten, his once-in-four-thousand-years talent earned him a place at Dongfeng Academy... For reasons unknown, however, his cultivation advanced at a sluggish pace, leaving his path to immortality shrouded in uncertainty. He made friends w 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This classic fantasy novel is highly recommended! It features strong brotherhood within the main team, with each character possessing unique strengths and abilities, rather than the protagonist being a one-man army capable of destroying the world. The romance unfolds through the humorous relationship between the male and female leads amidst the conflicts between their respective nations. The author's writing is delicate, the quality is high, and many details are meticulously portrayed. As a ten-year veteran reader, I highly recommend this novel!

28. 628 开 My Dad Has an Ancient Holy Body from the Start 开局：我的荒古圣体老爹 Primordial Little Workhorse洪荒小牛马Eastern Fantasy132k WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan]+ [System]+ [Invincible]+ [One Heroine]+ [Reborn Genius] “Host detected to possess the Innate Sacred Body and Dao Embryo.” “Congratulations on obtaining the number-one physique in all the worlds: the Hongmeng Chaos Divine Body.” Yan Jiudao was originally from Blue Star. After dying from overwork, he transmigrated to the Ancient Immortal Realm. After ten thousand years, he was finally about to enter the Great Emperor Realm, but his foundations were too weak to break through. His mortal 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not bad, worth recommending, just a bit limited. Starts with four different physiques: Innate Sacred Body, Primordial Chaos Divine Body, Double Pupils, Supreme Bone, strongest family background, strongest in every realm, and the number one player.

29. 629 当 A Mortal Among the Immortals 当个世俗仙 Taibai Isn't an Immortal太白不是仙Eastern Fantasy127k WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan] [Passionate] [Spiritual Qi Revival] [China Has Gods] [No System] [Honghuang] [Gods and Buddhas of the Vast Cosmos] Spiritual Qi has revived, and foreign deities and demon tribes have invaded China. The path to immortality is severed, and China teeters on the brink of destruction. The Celestial Emperor of the Nine Heavens Palace dispatched Feng Mo, chief of the Twenty-Four Celestial Mansions. Feng Mo took on the identity of the local earth god of Qinghe Village to investigate. Foreign —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've been reading this book lately! A worthwhile read! Read and recommended! It's a traditional Eastern fantasy novel. The male protagonist is assigned to guard the lower realm due to chaos, slaying demons and monsters! The logic is sound, the pacing is excellent, and although it's a new book, the quality is top-notch!

30. 630 开 From the Start, My Dantian Was Shattered. Who Ever Heard of Such a Powerful Servant? 开局丹田碎裂，谁家杂役这么猛？ Moonlit Night夜色阑姗Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Traditional Fantasy] [No System] In his previous life, Gu Qingzhou inexplicably exploded and died. Though reborn, his dantian was crippled, leaving him a menial servant. But so what if his dantian is crippled? So what if he’s a menial servant? We cultivators contend with Heaven for the Dao, defy fate, and struggle against ourselves. As long as we persevere, even a menial servant can charge beyond the heavens! As the great battle erupts, Gu Qingzhou stands proudly in the void, sword in hand. “En 193Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    A flower blooms with two sides; Buddha and demon are separated by a single thought. A traditional fantasy worth watching.

31. 631 师 Senior Brother Is Nothing but Trouble 师兄就是个祸害 Mortals and the Sea凡人与海Eastern Fantasy475k WordsCompleted [Traditional cultivation, invincible protagonist] Han Linxiao, the strongest human cultivator! His beloved, Hong Ling, daughter of the Demon Lord, died a hundred years ago. Heartbroken, Han Linxiao went into seclusion for a century. Thanks to his cultivation, though he was now over a hundred years old, he still looked like a twenty-year-old. He left Misty Mountain and joined another sect to pursue a woman who resembled his lost love... “Senior Brother never cultivates. He lies flat every day and 1kReads6.4Score100Shelves
32. 632 那 That Man, That Sword 那人那剑 E Jian Shisan额剑十三Eastern Fantasy430k WordsOngoing Ever since the Great Zhou Dynasty split apart, warlords have vied for supremacy and fought without end! Demons and monsters ravage the land, wreaking havoc on humanity. A young swordsman carries on his master's legacy, stepping into the mortal world alone with nothing but his sword. He rises amid the chaos and takes control of the fate of the realm! 346Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    This author writes exceptionally well; it's a traditional fantasy novel, and both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent! No system, but the plot is fresh and original! Everyone should check it out and support it! Recommended! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

33. 633 天 Heavenly Soul Emperor 天魂帝君 Rain Beneath the Lamp灯下雨Eastern Fantasy150k WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no System. The goal is to create a more realistic fantasy world!) Decades ago, in the God Realm of the Ancient Profound Continent, cultivators suffered terribly in a cataclysmic war. During a desperate chase, the soul of a child barely past infancy was split in two. Was this the end of an escape, or the beginning of a conspiracy? Decades later, the child has grown up. Two halves from different times reunite, and the wheel of fate begins turning once more. He presses for —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If it's a genius-style story, then I definitely have to try this. If I don't like it, I'll criticize it.

34. 634 大 The Earth God of Great Zhou 大周土地公 Lone Boat Herding Clouds孤舟牧云Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsCompleted [Quality guaranteed across 5 million characters. Feel free to bookmark and enjoy!] He transmigrates into the world of Sword and Fairy and becomes the lowest-ranking Earth God. Relying on the incense offerings of the spirits in the wilderness, such as weasels, foxes, rats, hedgehogs, and snakes, he grows stronger step by step and establishes a clan of immortals. He teaches weasels to lay bricks, foxes to tell stories, rats to mint coins, and pythons to sail the seas... Starting out as an Earth Go 27.3kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves
35. 635 无 The Peerless Poet Sage 无双诗圣 Cheng Yunfu乘云复Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Confucian Fantasy + One Female Lead] The Great Zhou Dynasty is an age when poetry and prose can move the world! Write a fine poem, and you'll gain peerless literary fame, praised throughout the land. You can even stir the power of heaven and earth, turning it into countless arrows that rain down on enemy nations! Poetry and prose hold tremendous power in this era. After transmigrating, he finds that his fiancée has joined forces with outsiders to bully him? Ha! With the literary treasures of fi 5.7kReads8.5Score427Shelves

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    Those who enjoy literary and moral stories and are currently experiencing a reading slump might want to check this out.

36. 636 自 After Blowing My Cover, I Was Born into the Cultivation World 自爆后，我胎穿到了修仙界 Fruit Lover, Especially Mangoes爱吃水果爱吃芒果Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Beloved by the Whole Female Cast] [Both Leads Have Pocket Dimensions] [Strong Male and Female Leads] [Extra Sweet] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First and Only Love!!!] After the apocalypse, women became scarce, and the women at the bases were reduced to breeding tools kept by the strong. Unwilling to lose her freedom, Lu Wenxin struggled to survive alone amid hordes of zombies. After killing too many high-level zombies, she was tracked down by the Zombie King. She chose to self-destruct, taking 1.1kReads7.0Score105Shelves

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    Synopsis: This is a story about a strong, post-apocalyptic female protagonist who transmigrates to the world of cultivation to begin her cultivation journey. Her special skill is alchemy. She has a spatial ability, a male lead, and both characters are virgins! Genre: This is a sweet romance novel; there's no angst, only sweetness. Life is already so bitter, why get hurt in the world of online novels? Rating: 5 stars

37. 637 杀 Kill, Kill, Kill! From Convict Slave to Heavenly Emperor 杀杀杀！从罪奴到天帝 A Useless Writing Machine百无一用的码字机器Eastern Fantasy512k WordsOngoing He commands a treasure pagoda and wields a divine sword, brimming with confidence. Reborn into a new life, watch how the young Su Chen rises from the status of a convict’s slave to forge an extraordinary legend. He lives by just two principles: If someone shows me an inch of respect, I’ll repay them a hundredfold! If someone bullies me for a moment, I’ll make their life miserable forever! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this new book! The plot is thrilling and decisive, it got my blood pumping! Especially the scenes where the protagonist's sect goes to war with other sects for him—it felt like reading *Against the Gods*. And unlike other books where the protagonist's sect is either embroiled in internal strife or constantly trying to make things difficult for him, the Lingyun Sect in this book is united and camaraderie—it's absolutely amazing! The plot is also among the best I've read in male-oriented fantasy novels; it's incredibly exciting and inspiring. I highly recommend it—you'll regret it if you don't read it!

38. 638 剑 The Sword Rises in the Nine Mirrors 剑起九镜 Orzane OrangeOrzane橙子Eastern Fantasy341k WordsOngoing The most punishing transmigration test in history, with a pass rate below 3%? Yet this city is packed with transmigrators! She comes from the year 2300, she comes from the Shang Dynasty, and he? Maybe he comes from the Three Kingdoms era. Sorry, I became immortal from the start. My transmigration seems just a tiny bit different from yours. Enemies surround us, and there are schemes within schemes. How come everyone except the main cast has off-the-charts intelligence? Thrown into another world w 1Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This isn't a mindless, light novel; it focuses on teamwork, ruthless action, and avoids overly sentimental characters. The entire book is written with high intelligence and rigorous logic. The protagonist's gradual transformation will draw you into a realistic fantasy world.

39. 639 落 A Life of Banditry? I'll Build a Legacy 落草为寇？我打造基业 Dancing Strokes跳动的笔画Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Fantasy, transmigration, war, strategic conquest] He begins on the run, takes a mountain stronghold as his own, commands elite troops, conquers bandit camps, builds high walls, and gathers strength to save his mother. This is a world where humans, barbarians, and demons coexist, locked in endless warfare. Watch as the protagonist, Qin Lang, wields the Imperial Edict to summon the legacies of China's divine generals and mythical beasts, establishing a mountain domain in another world and buildin 2.9kReads8.4Score144Shelves

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    This main character is so reliable!

40. 640 万 Myriad Paths Sword Sovereign 万道剑尊 Zhu Huasha株华沙Eastern Fantasy230k WordsOngoing A genius of the Sword God Clan is forced into exile after turmoil engulfs his clan. The woman who travels with him is surrounded by layers of mystery. What is the mastermind's plot? Watch as the young man rises step by step to become a Sword God revered by all! 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I just saw it, and it seems pretty good. The male lead's talent is arguably the strongest in the world.

41. 641 断 The Updates Stopped, and Then I Got Pulled Into the Story 断更了，人却进来了 Adding Ink, Teasing Fragrance添墨撩香Eastern Fantasy753k WordsCompleted [A fresh take] [One heroine] [Nothing matters more than my wife] Dad: “Mu'er, stop messing around. Just work hard and let me hold a grandchild as soon as possible. Nothing else matters...” Mom: “Son, let's not even talk about your talent. The most important thing right now is to give your mother a grandson or granddaughter...” Miao'er: “Young Master, the Lord and Madam said... said to have some candy~” Bai Mu: “...” Sure, I'm a minor web novelist who dropped in out of nowhere, but I'm not that u 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (Listen to the audiobook with a gentle, ladylike voice for a surprise!) They're together from the start, a single female lead with a wife, plenty of screen time for her, no harem, no harem/womanizer elements, she appears early, definitely in the first three chapters, the sweetness level is okay, the male lead is henpecked, the female lead is highly talented and guides him in cultivation. The female lead dislikes her husband keeping pets. There are sweet details!

42. 642 漫 Wandering Through the Heavens 漫游诸天 Jin Zi Chen金紫辰Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted Starting in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, he becomes the young master of the Huashan Sect. Yue Yang only wants to lie low, grow stronger, and stay out of worldly affairs. But after being forced to step into the martial world, he discovers that there is nothing under heaven that a single sword cannot solve. He breaks through the shackles of heaven and earth, ascending higher and higher through low martial worlds, middle martial worlds, high martial worlds, immortal realms, Journey to 77.7kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves

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    Absolutely genius-level, with sharp intellect, vivid characters, and decisive action—a truly exhilarating read. This is my second new book, and it's pretty good too. Come, be a collector! My first book changed the world's (geju, a concept encompassing overall destiny, power, and influence), allowing me to easily attain enlightenment. It's a path of survival without giving away anything, but overall it's excellent. My second new book features a Primordial Treasure, allowing me to open a Myriad Realms Wealth Pavilion and use wealth to bribe countless paths—why suffer the hardships of cultivation anymore? Decisive action is key. The later books are all good, with high ratings. I believe the masses have discerning eyes.

43. 643 鸿 Hongmeng Wealth Rankings: I Open a Wealth Pavilion in Another World! 鸿蒙财气榜：我在异界开财气阁！ Heart Linked to Wind and Dreams心连风与梦Eastern Fantasy768k WordsOngoing Synopsis: In the depths of Chaos, within the Primordial Source Sea, a ranking list came into being, known as the “Hongmeng Five Spirits Eternal Fortune Ranking.” All things possess a spirit, and divine treasures conceal their light. As soon as the Hongmeng Fortune Ranking emerged from the Source Sea, it roamed the Myriad Worlds, searching for the one destined to find it... Dao Anran was an orphan raised in an orphanage on Earth’s Blue Star. He loved the wide-open grasslands, and after graduating 2Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 644 科 The Age of Technological Cultivation: I Can Boost Comprehension 科技修仙纪元：我能加持悟性 Wang with a Dream有梦想的汪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing [Cyberpunk Technology] + [Cultivation System] [Prodigy] + [Cheat-Level Comprehension] + [Power Fantasy] + [The Sword That Breaks All Laws] A ring with folded-space storage, a complete collection of circuit-integrated talismans, supreme immortal bones enhanced with ultra-fine nanotechnology, spirit treasures worn as armor, technology-based foundation building… When the world of technology collides with the world of cultivation, feathered immortals clash with starships, and planet-destroying warsh 23.4kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves
45. 645 众 God of Gods? 众神之神？ Uncle Who Loves Noodles爱吃面的大叔Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing [No System (though even the author isn't sure) + Farming + Fantasy + Comedy] Basically, it's not very serious! Xiao Yao, nicknamed Santu, is a bona fide second-generation god! His dad is a brilliant but unreliable genius, and his mom is stunningly beautiful but a cultivation maniac! Poor Xiao Yao was tasked with saving humanity across the universe before he was even born! Then, not long after his birth, he was dumped back in the mortal world. And so began his not-so-serious cultivation journey.. 94Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Are second-generation geniuses considered geniuses? This book is worth checking out! It's witty and humorous, and already over a million words long!

46. 646 血 Blood God Asura 血神修罗 Returning to Live as an Idle Man归去做闲人Eastern Fantasy896k WordsOngoing A million years ago, the Fusang Empress fought the gods and demons of the heavens alone. Her blood stained the sky, and she perished, leaving behind only a trace of her bloodline, which fell into the lower realm. A million years later, countless prodigies emerge as a great age dawns and humanity faces peril. A young man from a small city, born with a forbidden bloodline, rises out of nowhere. Heaven and earth are cruel, and the myriad paths are unjust. With my blood, I shall sever the Dao and 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's definitely not mindless; it gets more and more exciting as you go on!

47. 647 师 Master, You Still Claim This Isn’t a Dual Cultivation Technique? 师尊，你还说这不是双修法？ Shin-chan Without His Crayons没了蜡笔的小新Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + decisive and ruthless + beautiful master + exhilarating action] Xiao Lingchen awakened the Pure Yang Sacred Physique and received the Yin-Yang Creation Art from his beautiful master. “Yin-Yang Creation Art? Master, why does this technique sound so improper...” “Nothing of the sort. Just focus on your cultivation, my disciple.” However, the deeper Xiao Lingchen cultivated the Yin-Yang Creation Art, the more he realized that the enchantresses, demonesses, and fairies aroun 26.3kReads8.6Score2kShelves

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    🌈 In the book, Xiao Lingchen, with his Pure Yang Sacred Body and the Yin-Yang Creation Technique, presents us with a completely new world of cultivation. 🌟🚀 His cultivation path is filled with beautiful women, and every instance of 'dual cultivation' is breathtaking. 😳💕 The author skillfully blends cultivation with emotional entanglements, allowing readers to experience the warmth and love between the characters amidst the thrilling adventure. 👫💖 If you're interested in the love and hate of the cultivation world, this book will definitely fulfill all your fantasies! 📚✨

48. 648 执 Wielding the Sword, I Am the Green Lotus 执剑青莲 White Egret Garments白鹭衣裳Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing Love began in bloom, yet ended in drifting fluff. How deep are the debts we owe in this life? Is there no way in this world to have it both ways? Through countless turns of rebirth, Through myriad dreams lived anew, May I be true to the Buddha and still be true to you… Amid the chaos of a troubled age, I was born. I wield my sword and roam, like a swaying green lotus. 17Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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    There's no deep-seated hatred or complicated background of unrequited love at the beginning; instead, there's a genuine journey of growth and a magnificent myth. There are no systems or cheat codes; the entire book is filled with intelligent characters, rigorous logic, and decisive action. The protagonist undergoes a gradual transformation, leading you into a realistic world of cultivation.

49. 649 回 The Reservoir of Returning Waters 回流之坝 Lu Qi, Who Loves Liangfen and Duck Intestines爱吃凉粉鸭肠的路七Eastern Fantasy792k WordsOngoing Does surviving tribulation have to mean facing a lightning tribulation? It could also mean a trial of love! In a world of spiritual energy, every stale cultivation trope is cast aside. A middle-aged man steps into a secret realm in his mortal body, exploring it one step at a time until his soul and body are completely set free. As he investigates the spiritual energy beneath heaven and earth, he uncovers the ultimate truth hidden from the world. 97Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No clichés, no cheat codes, no system – a completely new story.

50. 650 凡 The Mortal’s Journey to Heaven 凡俗问天传 Lord Qi the Piglet一只柒大人Eastern Fantasy337k WordsCompleted For three days straight, Tang Fan spent his time refining pills. At last, after three days, Tang Fan emerged from the secret chamber, satisfied. By then, he had refined several dozen Cold Condensation Pills. Nearly twenty of them had reached a grade, which Tang Fan considered a satisfying number. 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy genius, male protagonist with high intelligence, single female lead, with a Journey to the West world setting.

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