Are Traditional Xuanhuan Novels Dead? 我想知道，传统玄幻小说落没了？

1. 1 万 The Eternal Divine Lotus 万古神莲 Unlimited Earnings无限收米Eastern Fantasy6.7M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy] The Infernal Fire Red Lotus, Purifying White Lotus, World-Destroying Black Lotus, Reincarnation Purple Lotus, Merit Golden Lotus, and Primordial Green Lotus: these six divine lotuses form the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus within Ye Yunfan’s soul. The world is a chessboard, and the Profound Ancestor, the Longevity Ancestor, and the Lotus Ancestor are all players. Heaven is the one who laid the board. Watch as Ye Yunfan cultivates the Nine Eternal Heavenly Dao, refining the powe 15.1kReads8.3Score2.1kShelves

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   Traditional fantasy is not forgotten. This new traditional fantasy book this year is definitely a must-read. It's an authentic and classic traditional fantasy, not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel. The plot is tightly woven step by step, making you want to read more and more, and the climax is just around the corner!

2. 2 修 Cultivators in Another World 修真者在异世 Yu Feng禹枫Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted Super carefree immortal Lu Feng is blasted to pieces by the final heavenly lightning bolt during his sixth tribulation. Thanks to his powerful cultivation, his soul miraculously drifts into another world and enters the body of a young master from a fallen battle-qi clan who has just died. Magic is nothing in front of me. Besides flying, I can also set up formations. Alchemists are nothing in front of me. Besides refining pills, I can also forge magical artifacts. Battle qi is nothing in front of 12.9kReads8.1Score1.4kShelves

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   The more you read a modern-day transmigration story to another world, the more addictive it becomes.

3. 3 神 Divine-Demon Chaos Saint Physique: From the Start, I Cultivate the Chaos Divine Art 神魔混沌圣体，开局先修混沌神功 The Flying Gecko会飞的壁虎Eastern Fantasy160k WordsOngoing My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The new book is incredibly tense, full of action and suspense. Here's an exciting excerpt: Xu An, unconscious, drifted aimlessly like a rootless duckweed, gradually heading towards a mysterious realm. "Divine Body..." "Divine Body..." A familiar voice, seemingly connected to his bloodline, echoed in Xu An's mind! Xu An was horrified. How could that voice... Sound so much like his own! He tried to open his eyes, but his eyelids felt incredibly heavy, refusing to budge. In the darkness, the familiar voice returned. "Divine Body... Can you hear me? Wake up quickly and recover your strength! I'm waiting for you!" "Our time is running out!"

4. 4 帝 The Emperor Rules the Myriad Worlds 帝御万界 Keeping Company with the Bell at Night夜伴钟声Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy, bloodlines, physiques, insights, mysteries, laws, the Great Dao, origins, the Myriad Worlds] The Hongmeng emerges, the Supreme appears, the Divine Realm opens, and the world is transformed. An ancient prophecy is set in motion, unveiling a shocking conspiracy laid down in the Primordial Era. The young Chen Yu rises from humble beginnings. He obtains a spirit pearl, creates extraordinary arts, proves the Great Dao, becomes a Great Emperor, and commands the Myriad Worlds. 1.4kReads7.3Score136Shelves

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   It's a traditional fantasy novel, over 2 million words long, you can check it out.

5. 5 独 Alone Against the Ages 独斗万古 Bing Xian冰闲Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing In the Age of Dharma Decline, spiritual energy has vanished completely. A young boy who knows the secrets of the Daoist sects is persuaded by an old Taoist priest to travel to another world, beginning a dazzling yet perilous journey to prove the Dao... 782Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traditional fantasy – well-developed characters, clear logic, fluent writing, and protagonists, supporting characters, and antagonists all maintain high intelligence throughout… definitely worth a look from fellow fans! [Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf]

6. 6 残 The Great Dao of Decay 残蚀大道 So What If I Can Write?我会写文又如何Eastern Fantasy118k WordsOngoing The moment this book came out, the entire fantasy genre was moved to tears? This is traditional fantasy for a new era, the kind of novel the next generation should be reading! All things are governed by fate, and success and failure alike are now dust. Today, let us ride the rising wind and seize the moment to become dragons and stir up the world! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   One fantasy novel is enough.

7. 7 很 A Very Detailed Guide to Cultivation 很细的修仙 Should Seek Truth from Facts应实事求是Eastern Fantasy892k WordsOngoing This is a cultivation novel about proving the Dao, and it is unlike other books! A world of cultivation, fantasy cultivation This is cultivation, but more than that, it is the cultivation of the heart… This book blazes a distinctive new trail for cultivation novels. After it, a whole new kind of cultivation story focused on cultivating the heart and attaining enlightenment will emerge. (The names of the cultivation stages in this book remain unchanged: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, 317Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   It's definitely fallen from grace!! Undoubtedly!! It's all the same old formula; you can predict the next chapter after reading the previous one! This one is different, pioneering a new kind of cultivation novel! A future masterpiece! This is truly normal, pure cultivation fiction…

8. 8 挣 Breaking Free from the Fog 挣脱迷雾 Mai ZiQ麦子QEastern Fantasy163k WordsOngoing Themes: humor + logic grounded in historical events + different cultivation systems + dynastic powers + tangled sect rivalries + political struggles + alternate dimensions + uncovering the world's truth + connections to modern society Ming Jing thinks he's attending an ordinary ancestor-worship ceremony. As a well-rounded young man, he even worries that casually littering might hurt his chances of passing the civil service exam. But he's forcibly dragged into a historical conspiracy spanning a h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Here it is!! Add this new book to your favorites. It's sure to be a hit! It's logically sound, humorous, and the dialogue is befitting of the characters. It's not a simplistic, light novel, nor is it purely wish-fulfillment; it has a certain reading threshold. Set in a high-martial arts world during the Ming Dynasty, it's based on real events, and the portrayal of ordinary people caught in the tides of history is particularly compelling.

9. 9 十 Ten Years to the Top 十年巅峰 Jiang Da's Kamita Sora江达的神田空太Eastern Fantasy186k WordsCompleted Comedy + Transmigration + Clever Protagonist + Growth Betrayed by his girlfriend, he hadn't even had the chance to tear into the cheating scumbag and his shameless mistress when he transmigrated to another world! Here, spiritual energy is abundant, and even delicacies contain mysterious powers. Watch as he uses his unstoppable appetite to eat his way down the path of the strong, step by step reaching the summit! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's probably declining; even a novel like Chuanxuan has less than half a million words and nobody reads it. Sigh, I can't keep going.

10. 10 肆 Cultivating as I Please, Starting with the Breeze! 肆意修行，从得到清风开始！ The Little Taoist Who's Given Up开摆的小道Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing [Heaven-grade Wind Spirit Root] [No taunting and face-slapping] [No System, transmigration] [One heroine] [Sword cultivator] [Wind cultivator] [Classical xianxia] [Traditional fantasy] The protagonist appears in Chapter Three. When everything in the world is predetermined, the disciples of every powerful faction are set in stone. Their fates are decided before they are even born, and everything that lies ahead is likewise controlled by a small number of cultivators. Powerful cultivators continuo 235Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    A story featuring a celestial spiritual root, a single female protagonist, and a unique perspective on the cultivation world from the viewpoint of a genius.

11. 11 凡 The Mortal World Obscures the Heavens 凡尘遮天 Ad Space for Rent广告位待租Eastern Fantasy740k WordsCompleted [Traditional Fantasy] [Slow Start, Strong Finish] [Gets More and More Satisfying] [No System] [One Female Lead] Climb the road to heaven, tread the song’s path, and cover the sky with a snap of your fingers. The human race need not cultivate immortality. Cheng Yunfan would use a human body as a seed and defy the Great Dao, cutting it down in reverse. The young man will eventually set foot on the road to heaven. This blurb doesn’t do it justice. Swipe left to go straight to the story. 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a traditional fantasy cultivation novel that I wrote with great care. The male protagonist is a genius who walks a path only he can, burdened by the karma of millions of years of humanity. Please follow me! Only 4% finished reading! [Crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying]

12. 12 道 The Dao Defying Gods and Demons 道逆神魔 A Man Plays Diao Chan阿瞒戏貂蝉Eastern Fantasy419k WordsOngoing (Traditional fantasy + high-octane action + one female lead + a human-shaped Lu Bu) Love-struck Li Mo transmigrates into another world. In a desperate situation with death all but certain, he glimpses the true meaning of the Great Dao. The origins of gods and demons awaken with a thunderous roar! His Dao seed breaks free of its shell, forging an immortal soul. Divine bones and a demonic body temper him into an unrivaled warrior. An ancient bloodline awakens in a single day, surging and roaring t 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (A story of a madman's transformation into a demon, an invincible and exhilarating protagonist, and a human-shaped Lu Bu) Once a lovesick fool, his soul transmigrates to the world of cultivation, only to be reduced to the lowest of servants, subjected to endless humiliation and forced to eke out a living. In the face of death, the supreme origins of the gods and demons awaken within him—the Divine Demon Seed breaks free from its cocoon, the bones of gods and demons reshape his body, his ancient bloodline surges and roars, wielding the power of gods and demons, his might shaking the heavens! From this moment on, his nature is completely transformed, turning him into a madman. He kills without regard for cause or effect, acting only for his purpose, honing his path through slaughter, sustaining his power through battle. From the muddy abyss, he carves out an invincible blood path paved with bones, a path feared even by ghosts and gods! The Tai Xuan Sect, battered and nearly destroyed, was reborn in his hands, rising from the ashes to become an unparalleled lineage standing atop the continent. The Four Symbols Holy Spirit Sect, dominating heaven and earth, bowed down in submission, acknowledging him as their master, and followed him in conquering all realms. His iron hooves shattered the nine heavens and ten earths, and wherever his army pointed, all spirits submitted! He traversed the heavens, sweeping away ancient forbidden zones, and smothering all obstacles; he suppressed dark turmoil, cleansed the universe of its filth; he eradicated the void and the bizarre, protecting his domain. Wherever he went, powerful enemies crumbled, and no one could withstand his might! When the era turned upside down, and the universe crumbled, the void and the bizarre, once suppressed, once again swept across the heavens, flames of war engulfed mountains and rivers, living beings wept blood, and all things withered. Millions of people prostrated themselves in war and despair, their cries echoing throughout the universe: "Lord Tai Xuan... We beg you to return... Save all living beings..." Just as heaven and earth were about to be overthrown and annihilation was imminent, a faint whisper, yet imbued with boundless divine and demonic power, pierced through the raging flames of war and resounded throughout the ages: "The Dao reverses Yin and Yang, gods and demons are one..."

13. 13 我 My Pills Are Just That Powerful 我的丹药就是这么强 Eyes Brimming with Tears热泪盈眶Eastern Fantasy424k WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy]+ [No System]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Mortal’s Journey] “Ancient texts record: Spirit Venerables can sense the Heavenly Tribulation. Those who survive it can ascend to the Great World of Xuanxu and enjoy endless life. Yet among all the people of Xuanyu, after enduring countless hardships and forging a path through every obstacle, not a single Spirit Venerable has sensed the Heavenly Tribulation. They live a little over three hundred years, then die. Those beyond the Spiri 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Early stages of fantasy novels are too difficult; hardly anyone reads them! A true Eastern fantasy novel—no idiocy, no toxic elements, smooth plot, incredibly strong logic, and especially seamless transitions—is presented! It features dual cultivation of spirit and body, physical ascension to sainthood, breaking all laws with sheer force, and continuing the glory of physical cultivation! A true traditional Eastern fantasy novel: [No system] + [No idiocy] + [No saintly sentimentality] + [Decisive action] + [No brain-dead characters]

14. 14 下 After Coming Down from the Mountain, Jingyi Went from Orphan to Prince 下山后，景怡从孤儿变成了王爷 The Phoenix and the Sunbird Are Both in Flight凤凰和太阳鸟都在飞翔Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted Jing Yi is the son of a Jiuzhou envoy and a princess of the Elven Kingdom. The Perfected Void dug him up, mistaking him for a ginseng root. Through a twist of fate, he became the prince consort of both the Jiuzhou Kingdom and the Lazi Kingdom, as well as the live-in son-in-law of the Prince of Ji. He fell in love with a princess of the Elven Empire... He endured countless hardships and was eventually burned, leaving him in a vegetative state. Jing Wuming is the son born to Jing Yi after a night 46Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend a fantasy novel to you all. It's incredibly good. It's full of childlike wonder. The details are absolutely perfect.

15. 15 从 From Transmigration to Slaying Demons and Exorcising Evil 从被穿越开始斩妖除魔 Master of Yixuan Studio翊烜斋主人Eastern Fantasy470k WordsOngoing [High-Martial-Arts Jianghu, a Protagonist with Three Souls in One Body, No Goody-Two-Shoes, No System] Great Chu is divided into seven circuits and nineteen provinces, where immortals, demons, Buddhas, and devils all exist. The realm has enjoyed a century of peace, but chaos is brewing. As the Heavenly Dao turns through its cycles, demons and fiends are eager to make their move. Humanity teeters on the brink of collapse, while immortals and Buddhas watch with cold indifference. With the realm in 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional fantasy/xianxia (Chinese fantasy) story, without a system or a saintly protagonist. The Great Chu Dynasty has enjoyed a century of peace, poised for chaos before it fully erupts. In this era of great strife, geniuses rise in droves. The protagonist, a being with three souls within one body, wields the power to quell the chaos with a single strike! Daily life is lighthearted and fun, but decisive and ruthless in times of crisis!

16. 16 圣 The Sacred Flame Order 圣火令 A Hint of Salt微盐Eastern Fantasy489k WordsOngoing [No clichés, not brainless, plays the pig to eat the tiger, no idiots] (Features a large cast, including many female characters. The protagonist has stories with many of them, but this isn't a harem novel; relationships develop subtly and slowly.)(Many martial skills, each with distinct effects and unique uses.)(Traditional Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment, with a clear cultivation system.)(No meaningless fights or arbitrary plot twists.)(Primarily cultivates the divine and demonic paths 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has declined, just like this book.

17. 17 帝 The Emperor's Domain 帝域 Six Realms, Three Paths六界三道Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted A powerful new novel from Liu Jie San Dao, following The Immortal Martial Emperor and The Eternal Gate! At the end of the Desolate Era, the Xuanwu Emperor fell. He was the last god in the world. In the Age of Chaos, the Great Transformation True Dragon died suddenly. He was the last Immortal King in the world. Eighty thousand years ago, the old Daoist died laughing and crying. He was the last saint in the world. The laws of the Great Dao and the order of fate were full of flaws. The gods fell il 69.2kReads8.6Score8.1kShelves

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    🔥🔥Fellow Daoists, traditional fantasy will not decline! Following "Immortal Martial Emperor," the Six Realms and Three Paths presents a new fantasy blockbuster! In the final calamity of the Wilderness, gods have fallen, demons have gone mad, and the Holy Path has collapsed. A young man treads upon the Big Dipper constellation, wielding the Heavenly Dipper and Earthly Fiends, defying the heavens and slaying gods, reforging an eternal blood-soaked path!

18. 18 灵 Tales of the Spirit Abyss 灵渊传 Twilight Clouds Support Su Fu暮云扶苏Eastern Fantasy476k WordsOngoing [Soul Transmigration, Mysterious Background, Prodigy Showdown, World Hopping, Growth and Rise] I am Mo Xingchen. After an accident, I transmigrated into the only son of a prince of a different surname in a dynasty. Upon arriving in this strange world, he discovered that he lacked desire, as if he had transcended the seven emotions and six desires. Then his fate palace awakened, revealing countless mysterious seals deep within his soul. Now that he had transmigrated, his only choice was to grow s 2Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Traditional new book [Under pressure to meet deadlines][Under pressure to meet deadlines][Under pressure to meet deadlines]

19. 19 灵 The Path to the Venerable of the Spiritglow Heaven 灵耀逆世天尊之路 Mist Rises, Mist Clears, Mist Appears雾起雾散雾显Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted On the Tianyuan Continent, where strength rules all, Ye Chen of the Ye family was once a prodigy who dazzled everyone. But when his spiritual sea collapsed at the age of ten, he became a good-for-nothing, scorned by all. His family turned their backs on him, and his clansmen constantly humiliated him. Ye Feng went even further, bullying him at every turn. Ye Chen’s fate finally changed when Lingyao Heavenly Venerable emerged from a mysterious ring and taught him the Sacred Tome of Lingyao, helpi 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Some brothers sent hearts, some laughed, some gave thumbs up, and some blew kisses.

20. 20 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
21. 21 天 Heavenly Abyss 天渊 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing (The print edition has been published and is available to buy online) A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called the Heavenly Abyss. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, Chen Qingyuan has emerged from the forbidden zone alive, but his cultivation has been destroyed and his spiritual roots severed. With his beloved breaking off their engagement and the various sects bullying him, what is Chen Qingyuan supposed to do? “Chen Qingyuan, you have tw 976.7kReads9.4Score99.9kShelves
22. 22 人 The Human Race's Demon Lord 人族妖主 The One from Zhenguo Temple Who Loves Hot Pot镇国寺爱吃麻辣烫Eastern Fantasy322k WordsCompleted On Soul Abyss Continent, humans and demons stand opposed. To save her fallen beloved, Bai Li, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Empress, burned away her bloodline and a thousand years of cultivation to perform the forbidden art of “Reincarnation to Continue Our Bond.” Before she vanished, she left behind only one sentence: “A thousand years of waiting, all so I can await your return to this mortal world.” The young Lu Chen carries a hidden demon bloodline, making him unwelcome among both humans an 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    To be honest, is nobody watching?

23. 23 神 The Human Realm Arc of the Divine Domain 神域之人界篇 Fated Love姻缘Eastern Fantasy138k WordsOngoing [No System] [Plot-focused] [Single heroine] [Not much wish fulfillment] [Large cast] (I hope readers can stick with the first few chapters. Around Chapter Ten, the story will gradually become more plot-driven, with fantasy cultivation and leveling up.) On the Xuanling Continent, the Chaos Pearl and Xuanyuan Sword are divine artifacts used to fight the Chaos Fiends. Years later, a war in the Divine Realm breaks out. The bearer of the divine pearl takes it, along with the spiritual consciousness o 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a self-recommendation piece. It's not mindless, has little pretentiousness, features a single female lead, and serves only the plot. The world-building, background, and timeline are quite extensive and will be developed gradually. I can't claim my writing is excellent, but it's readable enough. I'm currently still working on a draft. If you think it's good, you can give it a try. [Sending hearts][Please follow][Sending hearts][Please follow]

24. 24 混 Chaos: The One of Cangting 混沌：苍庭者 Roast Chicken, Pork Knuckle, and Fish烧鸡肘子鱼Eastern Fantasy334k WordsOngoing [A little feel-good wish fulfillment + slow-paced + no System + some traditional mythology] Qin Shan lost all his memories from before the age of five and has lived in the Qin family of Falling Star City as their adopted son ever since. As he grows up, he becomes increasingly suspicious of his past. Where are his parents and family? How did he end up with the Qin family? Why has a fairy taken a liking to him, and why has a celestial god come looking for him? What is the meaning of his unusual ph 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Whether it has declined or not, I don't know, but I'm still writing.

25. 25 玄 Xuanhuan: From Martial Arts to Godhood, Starting with Awakening a Divine Godhead 玄幻：武道通神，从觉醒神格开始 The Little Swallow in Spring春天里的小燕子Eastern Fantasy295k WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy, Seriously Thrilling, Invincible] [Wait, I made soap, and now you're telling me I can cultivate immortality and become a god?] When Lu Qingyun transmigrates to ancient times, he walks out the back door with homemade soap made from wood ash in hand. He thinks this is the standard comeback story for a transmigrator: use modern knowledge to become a rich man in this impoverished ancient world and marry three or five beautiful wives... Unfortunately, fate's twists and turns are —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy is becoming increasingly rare.

26. 26 修 Cultivating Immortality, I Shatter the Firmament 修仙破苍穹 Overlord Blade霸刀Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing [Mortal’s journey + no System + foreign races + immortal pets + supreme secret realm + sect] A young man ventures into the mountains and accidentally obtains a manual. After passing an examination, he joins the local sect, the Azure Dragon Gang. One night, an old man catches him cultivating. The young man becomes his disciple and learns that he has five spiritual roots, which will make cultivation extremely difficult. By chance, he obtains a mysterious little green bottle. The liquid inside cont 12.6kReads8.4Score1kShelves

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    It hasn't declined at all; this book I'm currently following seems to have great potential and is going to be exciting! [Makes face]

27. 27 开 A Beautiful Master from the Start, I Become the Peerless Bow Emperor 开局美女师父，我成为绝世弓帝 Tai Yu Xin Hong太羽心鸿Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + Plot-driven + Single heroine + No showboating or face-slapping] I have a bow, and one arrow can chill the light across nineteen provinces. My arrows can pierce armor, break through qi, track their targets automatically, and deal fire or ice damage. I can even unleash a powerful AOE attack. Who dares take an arrow from me? Comments and corrections are welcome! Synopsis 2: The world’s alchemical flames are divided into four grades: low, middle, high, and supreme. They say there is an 259Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a fantasy novel about alchemy and fire cultivation, featuring archers whose arrows can pierce qi, armor, and inflict damage. The protagonist possesses two top-grade alchemical fires, but his first fire is stolen. He then ignites a new one, refines pills, learns talismans, becomes a demon-suppressing guard, and works as an assassin. [Smile]

28. 28 功 My Cultivation Manuals Are Throwing Tantrums, How Am I Supposed to Cultivate Immortality? 功法娘闹脾气，这仙没法修了！ Half a Sentence, One Thought半句一念Eastern Fantasy440k WordsOngoing The heavens fell, leaving behind only a broken stele to bury everything. After endless ages, a false land came into being. The ancient truths hidden in the darkness will eventually be revealed. Will you become the supreme being of this world, or be buried once more? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, no time travel

29. 29 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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    It hasn't declined! It's just that many authors, due to poor data, frequently shut down their books or abruptly end them, resulting in a poor reading experience for many books... Chuanxuan requires building a complete worldview, has a large word count, and a relatively slow pace... Readers need to calm down and read it slowly!

30. 30 灭 On the Night My Clan Was Wiped Out, My Descendants Summoned Me, the Great Emperor 灭族之夜，大帝的我被后人召唤 Snow Falls on the Parasol Tree雪落梧痕Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted [Great Emperor + Invincible + Satisfying Read + Sweeps All Before Him + Decisive and Ruthless] One hundred thousand years ago, invaders from another realm descended. The land was laid waste, and countless lives were lost! The Great Emperor Lu Xuan entered the Heavenly Abyss alone to protect all living beings. He used himself as a vessel to seal the entrance to the other realm! But one hundred thousand years later, he suddenly received a summons from his descendants! “Ancestor, are you still aliv 22.4kReads7.8Score2.5kShelves

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    This book is simply a masterpiece of invincible fiction! 🏆 A forgotten emperor, when his family faces annihilation, is awakened from a hundred-thousand-year slumber by a summons from a descendant! 👴✨ Emperor Lu Xuan's wrath is enough to incinerate the heavens and boil the seas; he vows to make those who dare cross his bottom line pay the price! 🔥🌊 The plot of this book is tightly woven, with one climax after another, making it impossible to put down. If you enjoy stories where the protagonist sweeps everything aside from the very beginning, you will definitely love this book!

31. 31 不 I Only Refuse to Betray the World 不负天下而已 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation setting + no rebirth + no transmigration + not a wish-fulfillment novel] A kind person may be swept along by the ways of the world and fall into darkness; A great villain with blood on his hands may also turn over a new leaf through a single act of kindness; Li Chenxi is one of the rare people who, even after experiencing a major upheaval, can still hold fast to his true nature; The fates of people like him are often more troubled than those of ordinary people; They are usually eit 280Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm shamelessly recommending this as a traditional cultivation novel. There's no reincarnation, no time travel, and no cheat codes. It's a female protagonist story; she comes from a military family and is exceptionally talented. Even a prodigy must work hard to cultivate. Talent is just the entry point; what truly determines how far she goes is perseverance and effort. [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

32. 32 我 I Cut Off the Gods' Incense Offerings in the Mortal World 我在人间断了神明香火 The Saltiest of Salted Fish咸鱼本鱼咸Eastern Fantasy404k WordsOngoing [No System + no female lead + no transmigration + no saintly do-gooder] The gods sit enthroned above the heavens, feeding on the incense of the mortal world. The common people scrape by in the world below, crushed by hardship and oppression. From the moment I set foot on the path of martial arts, I inherited the faith, will, and courage of all living beings in their fight against the gods. If their faith demands that I bow and scrape, then I'll show these gods the pride of a martial artist! —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 施 Benefactor, This Little Taoist Knows a Few Fist Techniques 施主，小道也略懂一些拳法 Don't Call Me Old Wang Next Door别叫我隔壁老王Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted This book is mainly about fighting, with flirting as a side dish. The protagonist is either fighting or on his way to flirt with a girl. He's rather passive. The girls are always the ones who make the first move and pin him down! The most obscure star in the Big Dipper is called the Tiansha Star. It brings misfortune to one's closest relatives, a life of hardship, no companion in old age, and a lifetime of loneliness. This is the fate of the Tiansha Lone Star. “Amitabha. This humble Daoist is th 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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34. 34 妖 The Enchantress Bewitched My Dao, but Nine Turns Prove Eternal Life 妖女惑我道，九转证长生 His Madness疯狂的他Eastern Fantasy319k WordsCompleted Han Dingtian lived in the ancestral home, surviving on cold steamed buns. He joked that after decades as a bachelor, he was freer than any immortal. That changed the night a demoness in red burst through the ancestral hall door, staining half his clothes with blood. In a daze, he saved her with his family’s secret salve. “Miss, this salve is worth thirty Ningyuan Pills.” The demoness, Feng Qingcheng, gazed at him coquettishly. “Young man, shouldn’t you repay the debt of saving my life by taking 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's already over 100,000 words long, with a tightly woven plot that doesn't drag. Check it out if you like that kind of story!

35. 35 木 The Legend of Muling Mountain: A Love Story 木灵山传奇之情缘 Hi, Orange嗨橘子Ancient Romance284k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Liuchuan was a mere pawn in the Six Realms. He gave his life for the greater good, but was fortunate enough to be reincarnated. His master, Yunzhou, swore to protect his apprentice and ensure he lived a peaceful, carefree life. But as Yunzhou’s past is revealed, the pair face even greater challenges and discover that they are both caught in the same game. Yet these two pawns gradually slip beyond the players’ control. A game within a game, spanning the Six Realms. From cult 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist, an orphan, embarks on a journey of cultivation across the six realms, a path filled with passion, destiny, affection, righteousness, and flesh and blood. A traditional fantasy ensemble piece, slow-paced, without a system, no cheat codes, and no established readership.

36. 36 一 One Sword to Subdue the Heavens 一剑伏天 All Things Under Heaven申罗万象Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted Between Heaven and Earth, there is a righteous force, That takes on countless forms. Below, it becomes the rivers and mountains; Above, the sun and stars. A young man’s soul enters another world, a realm where the Heavenly Dao has gone awry, gods and demons run rampant, and natural law tramples human desire. Fang Teng rises from humble beginnings. Ten years of ice cannot cool his burning heart; he swears to shatter this benighted Heaven and chaotic Earth. I possess a Heavenly Heart Mirror, illu 791Reads—Score105Shelves

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    The decline of fantasy has tolled the death knell for online novels! If fantasy is gone, what's the point of online novels? They have no reason to exist! Even if they do exist, they're just barely clinging to life!

37. 37 混 The Chaos Creation Tribulation 混沌创世劫 I Love Good Food, Not the Throne不爱江山爱美食Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing Leaping from the Sacred Flame Altar, his body was burned to ashes, while his soul was pulled by an inexplicable force and reborn in another life... Yet time and space fell into disarray. The timelines before and after his rebirth became intertwined, leaving gaps and fractures... Here you'll find a passionate story, lively and witty characters, and tearjerking moments that will strike a chord with you... 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This traditional fantasy novel features no system, no rebirth, no mindless plots, and no Mary Sue characters. It boasts a fast pace, a logical storyline, and numerous exciting moments, making it a culmination of traditional fantasy elements. The latest chapter features the male lead forcefully pursuing the female lead, leaving readers breathless with excitement!

38. 38 仙 The Immortal Fate Pawnshop 仙缘当铺 A Dust Mote in This World人间一凡尘Eastern Fantasy145k WordsCompleted Open a pawnshop and cultivate immortality! Sit in the shop, and opportunities come knocking; when one passes, another arrives, and your cultivation rises. I would rather be a carefree immortal for one lifetime than spend my remaining years as a rich man! Kill and burn your way to opportunities, slay monsters and demons to amass wealth, and find hidden treasures while exploring ancient sites. Come witness Boss Li’s legendary path to immortality. The traditional stages are Qi Refining, Foundation 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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39. 39 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 wild ideas, the protagonist is invincible in the same realm, it's just so good.

40. 40 歪 The Heretical Path to Demonic Cultivation 歪道修魔传 Little Fengtian小奉天Eastern Fantasy537k WordsOngoing Cheng Buyue dreamed of joining a prestigious orthodox sect, attaining the Dao, and becoming an immortal. But lacking an “immortal root,” he was rejected by more than ten sects. In the end, a mad old Daoist unexpectedly led him into an evil demonic sect. From then on, Cheng Buyue began his crooked path of wreaking havoc across the land. 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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41. 41 五 Record of the Five Elements Burning the Heavens 五行烬天录 Hill Squid山丘乌贼Eastern Fantasy146k WordsOngoing [No System, not invincible] [Kills while laughing and crying] [Five Elements] [High IQ] [Can play the fool or fight head-on] On the Five Elements Continent, all things have a spirit. Who says spiritual energy can only be divided into the five elements??? I’m not within the scope of your five elements!!! The “good-for-nothing” raised on handouts from the whole village turns out to be a taboo of the continent! With the gluttonous big brother at his left, wielding a technique that devours heaven an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    How could traditional fantasy decline? [No system, not invincible - a character who laughs and cries at the same time - five elements - high intelligence - can play dumb or fight head-on] A grand world view, slow pace, please give your feedback! Starting at 6,000 words a day, the more you criticize, the more I write; if you don't criticize, I get writer's block! Try it after reading!

42. 42 魔 Demonic Blade Splits the Heavens 魔刀裂天 Bean Tiger豆虎Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted In this world, fairness is nowhere to be found, and right and wrong are hard to tell; In this realm, martial strength reigns supreme, and the strong come first. The human heart is treacherous, the world ever-changing. What difference is there between man and demon? Alone, I walk on, step by lonely step. I walk my own road and ask not where it leads! I seek no fame throughout the world, only peace in this life, Yet things rarely go as one wishes. All I can do is hate that I cannot kill every last 923Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy novels have lost their appeal; fewer people are reading them. I'm recommending my new book, which is pretty good in all aspects.

43. 43 武 Supreme Martial Venerable 武极天尊 Master of Time时间大师Eastern Fantasy4.9M WordsCompleted His dantian is destroyed, and he is reduced to a sword slave! His lover betrays him, making things even worse! His own sister is kidnapped! Until the mysterious heavenly tome his mother left behind awakens before her death... “This time, I’ll collect every last thing you owe me!” Armed with nothing but a staff, the young man shatters the heavens, slays an Immortal Emperor, destroys gods and demons, and ultimately becomes the peerless Martial Emperor of the Heavenly Extremity! 91.1kReads8.8Score12kShelves

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    🔥The exhilarating opening of "Martial Supreme"!!! A former genius is whipped and humiliated by his beloved, causing the Martial Supreme Divine Bone within him to suddenly awaken!! 🔥 "This lash severs our ten-year bond!" Chen Tianji's face is torn and bleeding as he watches helplessly as his first love, Liu Ruyue, to please her new love, personally whips him until he's a bloody mess. Two years ago, he was the number one outer disciple of the Holy Sword Sect, but now he's less than a stray dog! ⚡️A desperate situation erupts— ✔️ Blood seeps into the ancestral jade pendant, activating the Martial Supreme's inheritance ✔️ With each injury he suffers, his dantian repairs a portion ✔️ The "trash" that Ouyang Nan stole is actually the Supreme Bone that suppresses the Nine Heavens! "Every lash you've given me will be repaid a hundredfold!" As Chen Tianji wipes the blood from his face, the myriad swords of the Holy Sword Sect suddenly resound! ✴️Highlights: ✅ A dark revenge storyline with incredibly satisfying face-slapping moments ✅ The Martial God Monument unlocks seventy-two heaven-defying divine abilities ✅ From "self-healing to becoming stronger" to the aesthetics of "trading life for injury" in combat "Begging for mercy now? My Martial Path has only just begun!" A new level of take on the traditional annulment romance, a bombshell right from the start! 📖#HotFantasy #SupremeBoneStyle #UltimateRevenge

44. 44 玄 The Transformation of Xuanhuang 玄荒变 Mu Yi Xuan木易玄Eastern Fantasy310k WordsCompleted [One heroine] [No System] [No transmigration] [Traditional fantasy] Above the innate realm, martial arts are divided into eight stages and nine grades. Over the past century, one peerless genius after another has emerged! Now, with strange changes in the heavens, perhaps the Qingxuan Continent is on the verge of change. Join Lin Xuanyi on his journey from humble beginnings to greatness, as he makes true friends, explores secret realms, and soars to the heavens! 553Reads—Score100Shelves

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    Highly recommend watching.

45. 45 灵 The Path of the Spirit 灵途 Searching for Stars in the Dark暗夜寻星Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted Are the legendary immortals, gods, demons, and monsters really fictional? Did a glorious civilization once exist on Mars? Can the limits of life really be broken? On humanity’s first journey from Earth to Mars, the lander is destroyed. The pioneers exploring technological civilization narrowly escape death, only to be carried by a colossal Martian statue into the depths of the stars... But this isn’t transmigration. It’s a journey through the cosmos! This is the same universe, but civilization h 1.6kReads7.4Score154Shelves

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    February 17, 2026 🔥🔥🔥 I'm recommending the traditional fantasy novel *Ling Tu* for three reasons! First, this is my own fantasy world as a veteran fantasy reader, and what I've written might be exactly what you're looking for. Second, it features a completely new progression system, spanning from Earth to Mars and then to endlessly distant cultivation worlds. The protagonist, like myself, drifts through life, experiencing countless disappointments. While frustrating, this reflects the reality of most people's lives, and I hope everyone avoids living in a mindless, self-indulgent fantasy. Third, I've been writing this book for three years, currently at 2.79 Million words. Although there haven't been any recommendations, I want to truly complete this story without regrets; it's a deep-seated conviction. The call to action has sounded; we await your arrival!

46. 46 一 One Man and One Mouse on the Path to Immortality 一人一鼠要修仙 Kai Zhong Feng Shui凯中堪舆Eastern Fantasy568k WordsCompleted Ding Yu, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, was attacked by a host of immortals while in seclusion, preparing to ascend to Heavenly Venerable. As he fled, he entrusted his primordial spirit to a treasure and escaped, vanishing without a trace... During a flood in the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty, an old fisherman surnamed Ding found a little boy in the Huai River and named him Ding Tianci. Though he endured countless hardships, the boy eventually embarked on the path of cultivation. With a rat for a 420Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No clichés, it gets more interesting the more you read! Especially the descriptions of cultivation techniques and realms, they are incredibly exciting and detailed! Ding Yu, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, was attacked by a group of immortals while in seclusion to advance to the Heavenly Venerable realm. During his escape, his primordial spirit escaped with a treasure and disappeared without a trace… During a flood in the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, an old fisherman surnamed Ding found a little boy in the Huai River and named him Ding Tianci. Although he went through many hardships, he finally embarked on the path of cultivation, accompanied by a rat, practicing both medicine and martial arts. The story of the man and the rat cultivating together, teaching without discrimination, and eventually making friends all over the world is a legendary tale…

47. 47 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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    No, fantasy novels haven't declined at all; on the contrary, they're developing at an even higher level. Just look at this book, Steel and Sunflower, and you'll see.

48. 48 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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49. 49 规 Mastering the Rules 规则掌握 I Am Fahai of Jinshan Temple贫僧金山寺法海Urban600k WordsOngoing [Cultivation Novel, No Cliches, No Transmigration, No Harem, No System, Ensemble Cast, Genius Protagonist, Everyone Is Smart, Everyday Life, Maoshan Magic, Scientific Cultivation, Ghost-Hunting, A Tribute to the Classics] Ghosts are neither mysterious nor eerie. They are simply another form of human existence. They can be good or bad, and they have feelings of joy and sorrow, love and hate... What does it mean to be a true Taoist priest? Should you really capture every ghost you see? This is an 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ensemble piece, featuring ghost hunting in Maoshan, a cultivation novel, characters skilled in both literature and martial arts, with very exciting dramatic scenes. Thank you for reading!

50. 50 万 The Supreme God of Ten Thousand Realms 万域极神 Blossoms Fall, Ranxi花落冉曦Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy] [Slow-Burn] [Explosive Action Later On] [Dragon Soul] On the Continent of Sacred Traces, there are countless kinds of Life Souls. The souls of beasts, weapons, and spiritual treasures can all become Life Souls. Yet only a few Life Souls stand above all others on the continent, and the ones that terrify even the strongest are the hereditary Life Souls of the Seven Ancient Clans... Su Yi possesses the Life Soul known as the Sacred Shadow Abyssal Dragon! Watch as he grows ever 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy, dragon soul, let's follow this book together!

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