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

1. 51 造 The Heavenly Scripture of Creation 造化天经 Moonlight Beneath the Rock岩下月光Eastern Fantasy6.0M WordsOngoing [Swordsmanship] [One Female Lead] [Invincible] [Explosive, Satisfying Action] [No System] I possess a technique that can seize the creations of Heaven and Earth and break the shackles of the world; A sudden upheaval strikes my family. I fight to survive in the cracks and rise anew from despair; The young man bears a Divine Stele of Creation, forges the Sacred Body of Creation, and cultivates the ultimate sword path; He commands creation, subdues the heroes, destroys demons and monsters, and r 27.6kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves
2. 52 仙 Immortals Descend into the Mystic Wilderness 仙落玄荒 Breathing on a Rainy Night雨夜呼吸Eastern Fantasy703k WordsCompleted With a Sacred Chaos-Hongmeng-Mystic-Desolate Body, he stands invincible across the Eight Desolations, Six Directions, and all under Heaven. Nine clones yearn for unfinished romances, while countless beauties weave a world of myriad charms. The author's distinctive perspective and rich imagination remain fresh and unconventional. Demons dance wildly as dragons and phoenixes sing together, the most enchanting sight of all. Come, immerse yourself completely and experience the captivating allure and 3.9kReads9.4Score232Shelves

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   Witnessing this book being published three times, it's a shame the author is so skilled in the art of language that they directly tricked the censors.

3. 53 玄 Dustlight at the Mysterious Gate 玄阙尘光 Q Billions of Years of Starlight QQ亿万年的星光QXianxia367k WordsOngoing (Genius, multiple female leads, no System) One afternoon, with cicadas shrilling overhead, a frail orphan crouched beneath the school wall, secretly listening to lessons. His name was Jiang Chen: Chen meaning “dust.” Master Zhou said dust was earth, and earth gave birth to all things, so it was easy to keep alive. When he was twelve, an immortal arrived on a flying boat and discovered that he possessed a superior spiritual root. From then on, he stepped through the gates of the Xuanque Sect. A s 25.4kReads6.8Score2.7kShelves

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   Cultivation novels.

4. 54 灵EN A Blind Swordsman's Sword Coffin 灵墟，剑棺，瞎剑客 Cooked Laifu Pigeon煮熟的来福鸽Eastern Fantasy8.8M WordsOngoing [No System] [Genius Swordsmanship] [Passionate] [Decisive and Ruthless] He is blind, carries a coffin on his back, and has a tragic past. The sect says: "We'll protect you." His brothers say: "We'll stay by your side." The sword spirit says: "I... will wait for you." Later, he becomes the ruler of the Immortal Realm, and his eyes regain their sight. Looking back on the road behind him, all that remains is one sentence: "When the wind blows, I'll walk slowly. When it rains, I'll keep to the side. 439.8kReads9.2Score45.7kShelves

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   A swordsmanship genius, so passionate! [Laughing][laughing][laughing] The first sentence of the article has 999+ reviews, 393,000 readers, and the author's name is quite something! [Cool][cool][cool] Worth checking out, the writing is pretty good.

5. 55 绝 Peerless Martial Soul 绝世武魂 Luo Cheng Dong洛城东Eastern Fantasy11.9M WordsOngoing The hit action anime adapted from the novel is now airing. On Dragon Vein Continent, countless races and sects stand side by side, and martial artists rule. The strong can destroy heaven and earth, while the weak crawl like ants. The young Chen Feng has an iron-like dantian and cannot cultivate, enduring contempt at every turn. Then he obtains the Supreme Dragon Blood and a mysterious ancient cauldron, and rises against the odds, emerging like a shooting star! He cultivates an unparalleled legac 7.7kReads8.8Score925Shelves

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   This book is great. It's the first novel I've ever read, and it's an invincible story where the characters are absolutely intelligent!

6. 56 我 I Am the Mortal Emperor 我为凡帝 Dancing Street跳舞街Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + complete story + decisive and ruthless protagonist + no saintly behavior + no System] The world ranks innate talent into nine grades, with the first being the lowest and the ninth the highest. Lin Fan has the lowest grade, a useless first-grade talent. But his talent comes with its own space. While others cultivate for one day outside, he can cultivate for thirty days inside. One day... "Lin Fan, you're nothing but a mere first-grade talent. What makes you think you d 750Reads7.2Score100Shelves
7. 57 逐 Chasing the Sword 逐剑 Cooked Laifu Pigeon煮熟的来福鸽Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy] [One female lead] [Lone cultivator] [No transmigration or rebirth] One day, if I hold a sword in my hand, even the saints of the world will bow their heads! One man, one dog, and one sword: together, they stir up a storm across the Six Provinces! After enduring the darkest moment of his life, the boy leaves the city at sunset with a sword on his back. How does he end up with white hair overnight, wearing a ghost mask and wielding a sharp blade, becoming the “Executioner” in 46.6kReads9.0Score5.6kShelves

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   This is a divine book! Compared to it, *Saint Ruins* lacks literary flair! *Battle Through the Heavens* lacks depth! *Zhu Xian* lacks emotion! *Covering the Sky* lacks imagination! *Buddha's Creed* lacks strategic planning! A once-in-a-century classic of online novels!

8. 58 获 I Got a Divine Doctor System, but I Transmigrated 获得神医系统，我却穿越了 Obsession Is a Mystery执念是个谜Eastern Fantasy280k WordsOngoing Other people cultivate immortality by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and comprehending the supreme Dao. Qin Jian cultivates by analyzing the components of spiritual energy, conducting clinical trials, and writing A Handbook of Common Diseases and Treatments for Cultivators. With the Divine Physician System at his side, he sees “medical illiterates” everywhere in the cultivation world. Elixirs with excessive impurities? I'll purify them! A cultivation technique that damages th 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In traditional fantasy, the system exists solely to transform the protagonist into a genius, rather than to assign tasks and propel them forward. The main storyline revolves around revenge and immortality. There are foreshadowing elements and subplots. The plot is tight and logical.

9. 59 双 A Prodigy with Two Pearls: One Must Be Cunning to Give One's Enemies a Run for Their Money 双珠奇才，不苟一下对不起敌人 Mount Ze Recluse泽基山人Eastern Fantasy268k WordsOngoing A single brocade box led to a massacre that wiped out an entire village... The young Xu Fei sets out on a path of revenge with his puppy, Xi... The deeper he digs, the more complicated and terrifying things become... Little does he know that the path of revenge he believes he's on is the very trap someone else laid for him... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A fantasy masterpiece! A human and a dog delve into a fantastical world – incredibly creative! This is unlike any other formulaic novel; it's truly captivating with an unconventional plot. [Stunned][Drooling][Angry][Laughing and crying][Shocked][Disgusted]

10. 60 鸿 The Hongmeng Realm Descends 鸿蒙降世 Shen Xiaorou沈小柔Two Male Leads181k WordsOngoing When heaven and earth first took shape, the world had a single ruler. The ancient Heavenly Emperor Diyin governed the realm alongside the Sword God, the Three Lords, and the Three Mountain Gods. All was peaceful and orderly, and gradually new races arose, including the Hunyuan, the Earth Bureau, and the Featherfolk. As Diyin grew ever more powerful, the Heavenly Dao feared he would defy the natural order and brought down a heavenly punishment upon him. Diyin severely wounded the Heavenly Dao, bu 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A super-exciting ancient Eastern fantasy story featuring a diverse cast of characters, breaking away from traditional primordial eras with a vast world-building – you won't regret investing in it!

11. 61 开 A Chaotic World from the Start 开局伴生混沌世界 Northern Liao Fox Demon北辽妖狐Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted Bearing the Primordial Chaos Origin, he transmigrates to the Eight Ancient Domains and becomes the Blood Son of the Asura Domain. When he awakens one day, he contends with billions of prodigies and sets off endless upheaval. The moment Ning Xuanyuan emerges from the Asura Ancestral Grounds, the world begins to tremble… 10.1kReads8.8Score843Shelves

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    He directly leaps four realms at the start, blasting away the lightning tribulation.

12. 62 九 The Ninth-Rank Artifact Crafter 九品炼器师 Xiao Shisanlang Talks About the Three Kingdoms萧十三郎说三国Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Artifact Refining] [A Young Man’s Rise] [Industrialization] [Fantasy Warfare] [Ensemble Cast] [Comedy and Satire] [Slow Burn] Young Qian Duoduo transmigrates through space! As a mortal, he starts from scratch! Thrown into prison, he’s facing certain death from the very start! If he doesn’t want to die, he’ll have to fight! To make matters worse, his bargain-basement master, a skinny old man, puts him over the fire to roast! If you want to read abo 23.5kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    A mortal's journey to immortality, a grassroots triumph! Industrial fantasy, mathematical and scientific cultivation—engineers crush the cultivation world. Young Qian Duoduo drives a revolution in cultivation civilization. From a barbaric age of plunder and violence, to an era of refined division of labor and cooperation. Obtaining techniques through tools, mastering skills through techniques, and ultimately achieving the Dao—refining heaven, earth, and oneself. Without madness, there is no survival. Twists and turns, and more twists! You'll never guess the ending…

13. 63 凡EN Mortal Bones, Immortal Destiny 凡骨 Master of One Update壹更大师Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available to buy online) The world's spiritual bones are divided into four grades. First grade: Heavenly Spiritual Bones. Second grade: Golden Spiritual Bones. Third grade: Mystic Spiritual Bones. Fourth grade: White Spiritual Bones. All the rest are ordinary bones, unfit for cultivation. Xu Taiping is an ordinary man with ordinary bones, yet he swears to prove to the cultivation world that ordinary bones can slay demons, ordinary bones can vanquish evil, and ordinary b 561.4kReads9.3Score72kShelves
14. 64 剑 Sword Immortal: My Sword Can Break Anything 剑仙：我有一剑无物不破 Xiao Juyue小居月Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [No System] [Swordsmanship Prodigy] [Plot-Driven] [Sword in Hand, Roam the World] After merging with the memories of his previous life, Xu Qingfeng realizes that something about him has changed. He picks up a battered wooden sword from the ground, and everything suddenly becomes clear. One pass, and he masters the sword technique. One glance, and he sees through every feint and flaw. One strike, and he breaks all techniques… To Xu Qingfeng, it all seems perfectly normal. But to everyone else… Th 590Reads6.9Score102Shelves

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    The genius stream, don't miss it.

15. 65 剑 Sword Cultivator Clan: I Have a Sword Immortal for a Great-Grandfather 剑修家族：我有剑仙老爷爷 Lord Medicine Worry药愁君Eastern Fantasy239k WordsCompleted [Genius Protagonist + Powerful Background + One Heroine or None + Fast-Paced Plot] Born into an established Golden Core clan in Beiting Province. His grandfather is a mighty cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core stage. He was discovered to have a Heavenly Spiritual Root of the Metal attribute as a child. Later, he even stumbled upon an old sword immortal. I’m this amazing. Surely I’ll ascend to immortality! 998Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    Geniuses, not mindless.

16. 66 踏 Treading the Heavens to Become a God 踏天封神 Zhao Tianjiao赵天骄Eastern Fantasy354k WordsOngoing [A pure ensemble-cast story, written entirely by hand. Aside from the first chapter, which has a lot of filler to set things up, the rest is absolutely exciting. If you don’t like it, feel free to criticize me.] “When the primordial chaos was divided, three great beings appeared between heaven and earth: humans, ferocious beasts, and demons. Humans developed intelligence early, but their bodies were frail, leaving them at the bottom of the pecking order. Ferocious beasts were unenlightened, bu 813Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I hope all my godparents will take a look at this book. Aside from the first chapter being a bit long-winded and setting up, the rest is truly fantastic—a ensemble piece, high-octane action. If you don't like it after reading the second chapter, feel free to criticize me. This book is entirely handwritten; I've poured a tremendous amount of effort into it. I know hard work doesn't guarantee success, and relying on sympathy won't get you anywhere. I just want to give my work a chance. The following is an excerpt from the novel. If you like it, feel free to read it. I, Tianjiao, would like to thank all my godparents and give you all a big thank you. Content: The spiritual energy and monkey power within Chen Tianhao surged forth from his body, forming a pillar of light that blasted away all the surrounding rubble, turning it to dust. Holding the Dinghai sword, he pointed into the air, shouting, "Spell—Eight Directions Thunder!" A gigantic ape phantom, several meters tall, suddenly appeared behind him, its body radiating a violent aura from the ancient wilderness. The giant ape, wielding a staff formed from the power of a spirit monkey, pointed it into the air. Countless bolts of lightning, as thick as pillars of heaven, descended from the sky, converging on the staff! As Chen Tianhao shot forward, the giant ape's phantom simultaneously swooped down, the staff, crackling with endless lightning, sweeping across the surging cultivators with overwhelming force! "Boom!" The heavens and earth fell silent under this blow. Countless cultivators were sent flying into the air by the staff, their bodies twisting and contorting in mid-air, the cracking of bones shattering echoing everywhere. Then, thousands of bolts of lightning exploded from the staff, instantly blasting those flying through the air into charred remains, which shattered upon impact, emitting plumes of smoke.

17. 67 黑 The Tale of Hei Qing Sanlang 黑清三郎传 Frost on the Magpie Bridge鹊桥结霜Eastern Fantasy100k WordsOngoing [The Boundless Realm Immortal King Exchange System: You Can Call Me Xiaoxiao Guai] The System gradually appears after around 80,000 words. Ninety years ago, the gods and ghosts of the Underworld joined forces with countless demon tribes to attack the Heavenly Court above and the Great Leiyin Temple in Tianzhu. Immortals, ghosts, demons, and Buddhas clashed in a great war, and mortals suffered. That day, even the sun seemed to crumble. Flames scorched the heavens, blood fell like rain, and millio —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 吾 I Am the Evil God, and This World Will Treat Me as a Forbidden Taboo for All Eternity 吾为邪神，此世当做万古禁忌 Yu Mulinlin雨木霖霖Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted “I want you to cast aside every last bit of kindness and sink completely into the swamp of evil!” Amid a field of ruins, a boy reborn from death, a coffin bearer above the stars, a supreme body of gods and demons! A strange mask of gods and demons, a mysterious broken black sword, a person reborn with a burden of sin! Only after enduring every evil the world has to offer does one realize how many sinners there are! After countless trials, the boy takes up his sword, sees through the mortal world 3.6kReads9.0Score327Shelves

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    1🔥🔥A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called Tianyuan. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, although Chen Qingyuan has walked out of the forbidden zone alive, his cultivation is completely destroyed and his spiritual root is broken. 🌾 Faced with his beloved's broken engagement and the oppression of various sects, what should Chen Qingyuan do? "Chen Qingyuan, I give you two choices: one, marry me; two... A girl in a red dress lives in Tianyuan, with eyes like stars and a soft voice." "I choose the second." 🍃 Before the girl in the red dress could finish speaking, Chen Qingyuan resolutely made his choice. The protagonist is cunning + no system + humor + traditional fantasy 🌾

19. 69 魔 The Demon Sect's Medicine Slave Tames the Stunning Demoness 魔教药奴，驯服绝色女魔头 Tian Chen Himself天晨本尊Eastern Fantasy5.8M WordsCompleted [Classically Written, Traditional Fantasy, No System, Multiple Heroines, Plot and Romance] After transmigrating into a beggar’s life for more than a decade, he was inexplicably taken in by a woman who used poison. He had to contend with a ruthless cult leader whose methods were even more vicious, four protectors with wildly different personalities who all killed without batting an eye, and even the seemingly obedient maid at his side, who was actually a cold-blooded assassin hiding her true abil 15.5kReads8.5Score1.8kShelves

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    I highly recommend this fantasy novel—it's fresh and unique! Nothing's more addictive than reading something you're a veteran reader, and I'm a veteran reader myself! [Cool][Shocked][Gulp][Eye Roll][Laughing and Crying][Shocked]

20. 70 混 Chaotic Sword God 混沌剑神 Heartstar at Ease心星逍遥Eastern Fantasy10.9M WordsOngoing He looks down on all heroes and surveys the masses below, becoming an unparalleled, carefree Sword God of his generation! Jian Chen is widely recognized as the greatest martial artist in the pugilist world. His lightning-fast swordsmanship is so masterful that no one can stand against him! But an accident leaves him reborn in another world. He cultivates holy power and sword intent, comprehends entirely new techniques that let him slay enemies from a thousand miles away, and shakes the world as 32kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing. I've been reading it for years. The protagonist is a true genius, not a brainless one!

21. 71 天 The World's Number One Must Be Pretty Fast at Running Away 天下第一跑路一定很快吧 Luo Jin洛荩Eastern Fantasy300k WordsCompleted [Invincible Protagonist + Lighthearted + One Heroine + Sweet Romance] There is a young swordswoman, so poor she can barely get by, leading a skinny horse and determined to right every wrong in the world; A young wanderer tries to make a living by the roadside; A naive monster and an innkeeper; To the east is an elegant young gentleman who cares far too much about saving face; And a legitimate princess who became a nun halfway through life to avenge the man stolen from her; This is the story of t 15.7kReads9.5Score1.5kShelves
22. 72 一 One Sword Cleaves Open the Path to Immortality 一剑劈开登仙路 The Life of Dried Fish鱼干的生活Fantastical Romance163k WordsOngoing [Survivalist path] [Overachiever] [Cautious] [Master of score control] On a planet where even having spiritual roots means paying a spiritual-root tax, Liu Ya is born a slave, abandoned by her family, sold on the black market, and made a cultivation companion. That's when her path to cultivation begins. She keeps a low profile every step of the way, playing it safe and working herself to the bone, with more secret identities than anyone can count. Even after she leaves everyone far behind to tak 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional genius stories all start from ordinary people.

23. 73 罪 Schemes of the Sinbound 罪灵谋 It's Little Little Rain是小小雨呀Eastern Fantasy438k WordsOngoing A tale of political intrigue, dark in tone and slow to unfold. When everyone has a scheme in mind, perhaps being foolish is the best answer. Disguise is a necessary tool for everyone. Ye Weiming knelt before the deity and roared, “I’m not kneeling to you. I’m kneeling to all the suffering of humanity!” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist uses rational thinking and strategic maneuvering, rejecting mindless killing. He navigates the complexities of various factions to seek personal gain, highlighting the hardships of ordinary people. A world map can be viewed in the post's comments section.

24. 74 隐EN The Hidden Demon Lord: The Empress Demands Responsibility 隐世魔尊，女帝带娃上门求负责 Lazy Cat on the Roof屋上懒猫Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [One Female Lead] [Devoted Husband] [Raising a Child] [Invincible] Ning Yechen was once an unparalleled Demon Venerable. He unified the Demon Realm by himself, beat the Immortal Realm to a pulp, and struck terror into the hearts of the Six Realms. Tired of all the fighting and killing, he eventually chose to live in seclusion among mortals, quietly enjoying life as a carefree hermit. Then one night, an Immortal Realm Empress, afflicted by a lust-inducing aphrodisiac, fell into the mortal world a 38.2kReads8.9Score4.6kShelves
25. 75 一 One Man, One Blade: Unrivaled Under Heaven 一人一刀，举世无敌 Little A Zhang小阿张Eastern Fantasy536k WordsCompleted What does it mean to be a supreme prodigy? Any cultivation technique, supernatural art, or secret Dao technique can be comprehended in an instant! What does it mean to be a wielder of the blade? Gods, demons, immortals, Buddhas, and heirs of the Heavenly Dao: one slash takes them all! I, Ji Xuan, with just one man and one blade, am invincible beneath the heavens! 1.9kReads8.5Score104Shelves

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    Yesterday's update was a whopping 120,000 words, and it's still going strong today. The protagonist has an invincible background, unparalleled talent, and is an unmatched fiend. He wields a sword to become a demon, his demonic blood covering the heavens. Starting from devouring a five-clawed blood dragon, he becomes invincible in the world.

26. 76 仙 The Path to Immortality: From Mortal to Eternal Life! 仙途：从凡人到长生不死！ Orange Big Demon King橘子大魔王Eastern Fantasy527k WordsOngoing [Celestial Venerable + Great Emperor + Forbidden Zone + Mythology + Cultivation + No saintly naivety or wanton killing] “One epiphyllum holds the primordial chaos; three thousand worlds fit within a single sword!” The Epiphyllum Sword Art: Eternal! The ancient demon emperor Zhuogu stared in astonishment, utterly shaken by the sword before him. As a demon emperor, he still could not dodge this sword. It was as though the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth had frozen, the universe had been brought 1Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    It features a traditional fantasy cultivation system, a lighthearted writing style, and excellent logic, plot, and writing quality—it's truly a fantastic read.

27. 77 凡 A Mortal Woman’s Tale of Immortal Cultivation 凡妇修仙传 The Real Tenth Month Seventeenth真十月十七Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted Lin Xiuniang is an ordinary peasant woman struggling at the bottom of the cultivation world. When her husband dies suddenly, she is forced into its perilous depths. With neither spiritual roots nor powerful connections, she relies only on her knowledge of ordinary herbs and extraordinary resilience to carve out a path of cultivation uniquely her own as a “mortal woman.” 313Reads6.3Score—Shelves
28. 78 重 Reborn as an Outer Sect Disciple: One Shout, and I'm Punished with Pig Farming? 重生外门，一声吼，罚我养猪？ Fragrance of the Book Garden书苑之香Eastern Fantasy398k WordsOngoing A mighty immortal cultivator is reborn in the Outer Sect, only to be sentenced to raise pigs? Ye Tian possesses a top-grade fire spirit root and commands the Mountains and Rivers Purple Fan’s inner space. He cultivates alchemy, formations, talismans, and body refinement, with every divine ability at his disposal. The once-mighty cultivator has returned. Those who bullied, humiliated, or betrayed me will all pay the price! 1.4kReads8.6Score101Shelves

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    A dark humor cultivation novel, very good.

29. 79 葬 Burial Realm Tomb: Grandpa Wants Me to Send Him Money Down Below 葬界墓：爷爷要我给他寄钱下去 Really Loves Cream Cakes非常喜欢吃奶油蛋糕Eastern Fantasy116k WordsCompleted “Grandson! It’s your grandpa. Get me some money, quick. Your grandpa’s broke, and there are loads of treasures buried in the old courtyard back home!”... Wang Yu jolted upright in bed, eyes wide, breathing hard, cold sweat pouring down his body. This had been happening for over a month now. Every day, he had the same dream. In it, his grandfather, who had been dead for many years, stood before him with a kind expression, always urging him to return to their hometown. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 80 九 Legends of the Nine Heavens Immortal Venerable 九霄仙尊传 Writer Qi Hengsan写手奇衡三Eastern Fantasy150k WordsOngoing Ye Qingyun, the Immortal Venerable of the Nine Heavens, was pierced through the heart by the sword of his most trusted disciple on the day he faced his tribulation. Three hundred years later, he was reborn in his youth, carrying ten thousand years of memories from his previous life. Cultivation techniques, pill recipes, secret realms, and formations were all etched into his mind. He understood fate and the grand scheme of things completely. This time, he would take a different path to the peak. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a super good fantasy novel, you guys should check it out!

31. 81 住 Stop! Don't Dig Out My Junior Sister's Spiritual Root 住手，别挖我师妹灵根 I Want to Become a God我想成神Eastern Fantasy182k WordsOngoing [Immortal cultivation + traditional fantasy + demonic transformation + no System + exhilarating + ruthless and decisive + from the start] Chu Bin stands before the Heavenly Sword Sect, gazing at its plaque with a proud expression. He has come to the Sword Trial Assembly, hoping to win the title of genius. At the competition, he easily defeats his opponents and wins the admiration of a young woman, but his gaze is fixed on Lan Xue'er nearby. Beautiful and refined, she waves to him. Lan Xue'er i —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A really enjoyable new book; those looking for something to read should check it out. ??

32. 82 高 High Martial: The Ledger of a Path to Heaven 高武：武道通天账 The Moon Accompanies the Soul's Return月伴魂归Eastern Fantasy276k WordsOngoing This is a story of slow growth and standing proudly in the world. The Nine Sects rule the land, while humans, demons, and strange beings vie for supremacy. Demons eat humans, strange beings eat humans, and humans eat one another, too. Zhao Yuan, a young hunter, narrowly escapes death at the hands of a demon, only to learn the secret of his origins. He finds a legacy and meets a mentor, then sets out on the path to becoming a Great Emperor amid the chaos of the age. Looking back, a song of Liangz —Reads—Score134Shelves

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    This new traditional fantasy novel is getting more and more exciting! The story is fresh and thrilling—it's so enjoyable and captivating! Definitely worth reading; high quality throughout, no fluff! [Vomit][cool][eye roll][angry][shocked][amazed]

33. 83 剑 The Sword Emperor’s Saga 剑帝风云 Just a Yu是一只渝Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted On the True Martial Continent, countless sects stand, and martial arts reign supreme. When the strong unleash their wrath, rivers of blood flow. At the end of the martial path, one can pluck the sun and moon from the sky and reverse the flow of time and space. [Traditional fantasy. This blurb does it no justice… Please read the novel itself.] 4.4kReads8.7Score263Shelves

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    This book definitely deserves a spot on the list!

34. 84 被 Renegade Immortal: A Cultivation Comeback After My Family Was Wiped Out 被灭门后的修仙逆袭 Fei Fan费凡Eastern Fantasy581k WordsCompleted Xiang Yang was born into a prestigious family. After his family was destroyed and his loved ones killed, he embarked on a path of immortal cultivation and revenge. Along the way, he meets Jiang Yao, and together they face conspiracies and conflicts in the immortal realm. Xiang Yang's golden finger is his Supreme Bone constitution, but he still faces one challenge after another on the path of cultivation. He hits obstacles while breaking through the stages of Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and bey 5Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 85 从 Starting in the World of The Return of the Condor Heroes, I Am Immortal for All Eternity 从神雕世界开始，万古不死 Shi Fan释凡Male-Channel Fanfiction1.5M WordsCompleted (Seeking immortals in a wuxia world + imaginative cultivation in the age of declining magic + exploring the universe) As soon as Yin Zhiping opened his eyes, a field of white filled his vision. Looking at the delicate beauty beneath him, should he act like a beast, or prove himself worse than one? Years later, armed with a cultivation manual that had appeared in his mind when he transmigrated, Yin Zhiping became the greatest martial artist in the Central Plains. He took over as the lea 5.2kReads7.2Score285Shelves

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    It's worth a look.

36. 86 长 I Look Like Xiao Zhan, but the Dragon-Slaying Hero Aura Doesn’t Work on Me 长得像肖赞龙傲天光环对我失效 Corn Breakdance玉米扒舞Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted No romance, no harem. The protagonist focuses on cultivating immortality, accompanied by friends. There's more friendship, and they grow together. His only golden finger is his good looks. The protagonist respects women, so don't click if you want a harem novel. 7.5kReads8.4Score621Shelves

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    Single-rooted wood spirit, exceptionally talented

37. 87 玄 Xuanhuan: From the Start, I Forcefully Take in the Demon Empress 玄幻：开局强收妖族女帝 Han Qingru韩清如Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [No System] [No mindless decisions] [Lighthearted comedy] [Multiple heroines] Chen Fan transmigrates to a fantasy world, where the mount given to him by the sect turns out to be the Demon Empress. “I'd rather die than be your mount!” To survive, Chen Fan can only train this mature beauty with a whip, tears in his eyes. From then on, Chen Fan follows her and learns body cultivation, divine abilities, and spirit pill refining, forging his own path to invincibility. The protagonist is not a tradit 3kReads8.0Score407Shelves

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    In the cultivation world, spiritual roots and aptitude are highly valued. He, with his pseudo-spiritual root, was originally at the bottom of the rankings, but he formed a life-sharing pact with the Demon Empress in a secret realm. The story doesn't follow the typical mindless wish-fulfillment trope. The protagonist is both righteous and evil, relying on his wisdom and the Demon Empress's help to break into the top ten in the sect ranking competition, all for the sake of the Marrow Cleansing Pill to improve his physique.

38. 88 一 Heaven-Dominating Sword 一剑霸天 Eternal Night, Starry River永夜星河Eastern Fantasy9.6M WordsOngoing [A great author's alt account, one heroine, ruthless and decisive. Highly recommended!] Legend has it that there is a realm where one can pursue cause and effect, erasing every trace of an opponent across time and space with a mere sliver of divine power. One can command life and death, make countless worlds rise and fall with a single thought, and annihilate all living beings. One can stand level with the Heavenly Dao, harness the order of the universe, and rule supreme throughout eternity. Thi 341.3kReads9.2Score40.1kShelves

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    I've discovered a gem of a book! "Stepping into the Heavenly Realm" is unexpectedly amazing. The male protagonist's character is very fresh; he's not the typical overpowered protagonist, but rather a wise and vengeful figure. The author's descriptions of the power struggles within the cultivation world are incredibly detailed; it feels like watching a grand political drama. It's absolutely incredible!

39. 89 幸 My Luck Is Off the Charts, and I'm the Dragon-Ao-Tian Hero 幸运亿的我是龙傲天男主 Shape of a Dream梦之形Eastern Fantasy727k WordsCompleted (Just a note: this isn’t a one-girl romance.) My name is Luo Ya, and I’m someone blessed by the Goddess of Luck. My life went smoothly, until the day I ran into a truck out to meet its quota. Luckily, even after arriving in another world, I was still the one blessed by the Goddess of Luck. 195Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Self-promoted, Western fantasy

40. 90 穿 I Transmigrated into an Immortal Clan, and I’m Actually the Daoist Heir 穿越长生仙族，我竟是道子 Four Years of College, All for Nothing大学呆四年Eastern Fantasy696k WordsCompleted Read the reviews before diving into this pit of poison. Thank you. A transmigration story set in a fantasy world. The protagonist has a noble identity, extraordinary talent, and the one-and-only Chaos Body of all ages. 786Reads6.5Score101Shelves

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    Just post it, and don't be too harsh if you don't like it!

41. 91 仙 Joy on the Road to Immortality 仙途有欢 Evolution FengEvolution锋Eastern Fantasy139k WordsOngoing I use the “Human Cannon” to blast powerful enemies across the heavens, smash through the barriers of the Immortal Realm, and win the hearts of beautiful immortals! From then on, I rise against the odds and encounter beauties of every kind. I vanquish every powerful foe and ascend to the peak! With beauties at my side, every step along the path to immortality brings joy. 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not mindless, multiple female leads, and quite enjoyable. Fellow readers, please offer your feedback! [Cool]

42. 92 反 Villain: Marrying the Female Demon Head from the Start 反派：开局迎娶女魔头 Sheng Jiu晟玖Eastern Fantasy517k WordsCompleted [No System] [Traditional Fantasy] [Villain Protagonist] [No Stupid Characters] [Overpowered] [Multiple Heroines] [Slice-of-Life Moments] Qin Xuan transmigrates into the world of a novel and becomes a genius villain. When he awakens the memories of his past life, he learns that the heroine will demand an exorbitant bride price when he proposes! How could Qin Xuan put up with that? He immediately turns around and proposes to the female demon instead! The heroine, furious, comes to confront him, an 29.1kReads8.4Score3.5kShelves

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    💫On the way to a marriage proposal, she awakens memories of her past life and learns she's a villain. Faced with a woman demanding an exorbitant dowry and still devoted to the protagonist, and a wicked female demon deeply in love with her, should she still choose? This time, I don't want a privileged woman, I want a wicked female demon! 🌿🌿🌿

43. 93 天 The Heavenly Eye Reveals the Cultivation Scam 天降法眼，看穿修仙骗局 Master Pipi Shrimp师傅皮皮虾Eastern Fantasy216k WordsOngoing Lovecraftian horror + cultivation + alternate history + classic fantasy I once thought being blind was a curse, until I “saw” that the immortals filling the skies were monsters born by feeding on the mortal world. I also saw the ancient bronze tree inside me, its branches concealing nine altars. So I tore apart the lies of cultivation and, with nothing but an ordinary mortal’s martial body, carved a bloody path for humanity. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The shooting star that streaks across the sky—does it leave us with hope or fear? Those gods and legends, seemingly without origin, are they merely depictions of the unknown or nightmares etched into our hearts? Why do those high and mighty immortals so covet mortal bodies? Behold my discerning eye, and I will expose this deception...

44. 94 天 Profound God of the Firmament 天穹玄神 Not Fading with the Frost不随冰霜消Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted [Smart protagonist + Decisive and ruthless + Sword cultivation + Contest among prodigies + Unyielding and passionate + Evolving physique] The ancient war among the gods shattered the laws of the world! After endless ages, the wheels of fate quietly turn once more. The Sacred Body, Emperor Body, and Divine Body return to the mortal world. In the realm of radiant light, the Moon Empress shakes the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths! In the world shrouded in darkness, the Calamity-Heaven Demon Emperor sch 6.2kReads8.7Score580Shelves

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    A traditional fantasy novel with a grand setting, featuring the rise of geniuses and the battle for supremacy among prodigies. It has a single female lead, is not a saintly character, and is written in a concise and skillful style. Recommended!

45. 95 开 Transmigrated on the Brink of Death from the Start: An Uncle Teaches You the Ways of Life 开局穿越濒死，大叔带你悟道人生 I Want True Longevity我要真寿Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing A college student who has just started university is unexpectedly chosen to enter the martial world, where he inhabits a body on the brink of death. An older man finds him and chooses him, setting him on the path of refining his heart. Then the older man vanishes overnight. Having been led into the Dao by him, the young man has to find his own way along the path... Chosen by the will of Heaven, is he a pawn, a player, or a discarded piece in Heaven's grand design? Please forgive the many rough s 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a genius story!

46. 96 星EN Path to Immortality Among the Stars 星路仙踪 Wang Yu忘语Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing In the modern world, a passage to another realm appears on Blue Star. Wang Yu is among the first people to enter a cultivation world through their dreams. In a daze, he embarks on the path of cultivation in order to survive! The Great Dao is merciless. On the path of cultivation, failing to advance means falling behind! By becoming a supreme cultivator, one can enjoy endless longevity and bring the power of cultivation back to Blue Star, saving its future. The cultivation world faces an apocalyp 175.5kReads9.1Score15.7kShelves

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    It has that familiar feel of traditional fantasy novels by Wang Yu. Does anyone know which popular author wrote the second book under their alternate account? [Almost crying]

47. 97 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves

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    It won't lower your intelligence, you can watch it.

48. 98 剑 Sword and Wine 剑酒 Cup of Snow杯雪Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + no System + one heroine + slow burn + passionate adventure] In the Eastern Lands, a tavern waiter wears twin sabers at his waist and tempers his heart in the mortal world. In the Western Regions, a devoted monk carries a paintbrush, bringing flowers to the world. In the Southern Mountains, a Daoist wields peachwood, using talismans to subdue mountains and seas. In the northern lands, a monster carves a wooden staff, its dragon's roar shaking the Nine Heavens. And in the Ce 13.2kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    12 Are Xuan-level, 34 are Wu-level; no system, no soul transmigration, no rebirth, and all characters are intelligent. For those seeking plot, read the first book; the climax of "Illusory World and Spiritual Dream" begins after chapter 300. For those seeking romance, read the second book; love is the main theme, connecting family, friendship, and master-disciple relationships, with each supporting character having their own unique story. The 34th book leans towards Wuxia; the author of this new book writes very well.

49. 99 荒 Lord of the Desolate Firmament 荒穹之主 Wintry Ghost Flame凛冬幽炎Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy + multiple heroines + no System + satisfying battles + slow-burn] When chaos first took shape, heaven and earth were one, and countless sacred artifacts were born. Donghuang Taiyi, leader of the Donghuang clan, used the foremost sacred artifact, the Donghuang Bell, to bring the Primordial Wasteland to an end and divide the two realms. After that, heaven and earth were incomplete, and no more sacred artifacts came into being. Donghuang Hanyu was just born, yet a “Primordial S 5.2kReads9.2Score493Shelves

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    Classic traditional fantasy, no system, no wildly imaginative plot twists, multiple female leads, clear romantic storylines, the protagonist gradually grows stronger, decisive in battle, the pacing is excellent, it's simply entertaining.

50. 100 九 Nine Heavens Sword Emperor 九霄剑皇 Wandering Son Cherry Blossom Fall浪子樱落Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted “The sword is king of all weapons, and the path of the sword is ever-changing. A sword can be graceful and nimble, using finesse to master the forces of the world; it can also be weighty and powerful, cleaving mountains and seas with sheer strength; or it can strike like thunder, using speed to overcome every technique under heaven.” So said a beautiful sword goddess. The boy took the sword from her hand, unaware whether it could end the chaos now gripping the world, where monsters ran rampant.. 6.5kReads8.8Score542Shelves

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    Genius genre, single female lead

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