Urban Cultivation Without the Showboating 都市修仙，不装逼的

1. 1 离 After My Divorce, I Cultivate Longevity by Selling Tea 离婚后，我从卖茶修长生 The Wind Blows Through the Clothes in Yunyang云阳风吹衣Urban2.6M WordsOngoing [Urban Cultivation] [Mortal's Journey] [Fantasy] [Ancient Martial Arts] [Pocket Dimension] [Adventure] Chen Yuan's life hits rock bottom: bankrupt in middle age, his wife has run off, and he has nothing left. Then he unexpectedly gains an immortal inheritance. A spring of spiritual water gushes forth, and a tender shoot at his fingertip becomes spirit tea. One sip sends his cultivation soaring, and selling a pound brings in a fortune! Powerful tycoons line up to hand him money, a policewoman c 14.7kReads8.2Score1.4kShelves

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   Urban cultivation, Qi refining, foundation building, not mindless showing off.

2. 2 重 Reborn to Restore the Three Realms 重生之重整三界 The Author Was Once Young作者曾少年Urban3.2M WordsOngoing (Modern urban cultivation, traditional xianxia, upright values, decisive and ruthless, no idiocy, no System, lighthearted power fantasy) The carefree Immortal Emperor Gu Changsheng had just ascended to the Divine Realm when, during a fight, he unexpectedly got his wish and was reborn on Earth. Now he can make up for the regrets of his past life. From the mundane world to the cultivation world, then the Immortal Realm and finally the Divine Realm, he’ll dominate every step of the way... 5.7kReads8.3Score472Shelves

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   Urban cultivation, decisive in killing, intelligent, not a sycophant, not a saint.

3. 3 医 The Doctor Said I'd Die at Eighteen, but I Became Immortal 医生说我十八必死，而我却永生了 The Dark Watcher黑色的守望Urban122k WordsCompleted [Urban fantasy + pure love + slow burn + decisive and ruthless] “Thief! Stop right there!” “Are you saying stealing e-bike batteries is your hobby?” The old thief who stole my battery ended up becoming my master. All because he told me he could keep me alive... My love rival frames me for murder, and my master makes one phone call. Love rival: You know someone like that?! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Decisive and ruthless.

4. 4 修 Hunted in the Cultivation World, I Escape Back to Earth with My Senior Sister 修仙界被追杀，带小师姐逃回地球 Ye Qiang, Who Loves Lychee Tea爱吃荔枝茶的叶强Urban584k WordsOngoing [Modern cultivation + invincible power fantasy + golden finger] After his sect is wiped out, Lin Feng's soul transmigrates into the cultivation world, where he becomes a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Along with his senior sister Qing Linger, who looks eight but is actually at the mid-stage of Golden Core, he is hunted by a Nascent Soul powerhouse. The two tear through space and escape. Seven years later, they unexpectedly return to Earth. But after his return, Lin Feng has already been de 7.9kReads6.9Score642Shelves

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   A different kind of urban cultivation game, you guys can check it out.

5. 5 谁 Who’s Calling Heaven? Please Hang Up! 谁在呼叫天界？请挂断！ Star Person Xiansheng星星人显生Urban257k WordsOngoing Spiritual qi is abundant, and everyone can cultivate. Some use spiritual qi to meditate and temper their bodies, simply hoping to live longer. Some study techniques and practice magic, seeking to improve their skills. Others reach for a higher level, seeking to overcome death and explore the possibility of “becoming an immortal.” But everyone who reaches the “Divine Refinement” stage encounters a “bottleneck,” also known as “failing to ascend.” They remain stuck in the mortal realm, unable to ad 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Fellow Daoist, wait a moment! Come and see the dark horse novel, "Urban Cultivation." Its concept of "intelligence + logic + mystery" is extremely ingenious, with philosophical dialectics behind the excitement. Each character is multifaceted and vividly portrayed, and the plot is exceptionally captivating. It's definitely worth reading!

6. 6 我 I Strengthen One Body Part Every Day! 我每天强化一个身体部位！ New Dust, Old Beginnings新尘初旧Urban581k WordsOngoing Brain enhancement +1 (Superhuman intelligence acquired!) Facial enhancement +1 (Stunning looks acquired!) Blood enhancement +1 (The bloodline of the ancient human ancestors Yan and Huang acquired!) Throat enhancement +1 (A voice fit for the grandest concert halls acquired!) Muscle enhancement +1 (Terrifying strength acquired!) Eye enhancement +1 (Yin-Yang Eyes acquired!) Ear enhancement +1 (Superhuman hearing acquired!) Tongue enhancement +1 (Terrifyingly keen taste acquired!) Nose enhancement + 1.5kReads8.7Score105Shelves

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   A very good urban fantasy novel, you can tell from the title. It's also very enjoyable; the protagonist becomes invincible later on.

7. 7 都 Urban Cultivation: I Scattered the Old Man’s Ashes 都市仙修记：老登骨灰被我给扬了 No Bugs, No You无虫无尔Urban406k WordsOngoing A bundle of belongings, a box of ashes, and one last request: “Just scatter them wherever.” Lin Xi, a courier, never expected this delivery to expose a fraudster’s dark sorcery, or to send an old man’s ashes flying. It was only after he handed a jade pendant to the old man’s daughter that he realized it was a lost secret treasure, one that could guide qi cultivation and had vanished three hundred years ago. Meanwhile, a ghost-raising mystic, a mysterious man in a gray jacket, and the beautiful y 46Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 修 Cultivating in America: A Life of Romance 修仙美利坚，风流每一天 Bookworm, Don't Rush书虫莫急Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [The Only One with Supernatural Powers + Abroad + Slice of Life + Tycoon + Horse Racing + Farm + Foreign Flair + Blonde Beauties + Living as He Pleases] Also known as: You Asked Me to Cultivate Immortality, But I Fall for Every Tall, Beautiful Foreign Woman I Meet When a cultivator meets a Texas cowboy, is it a clash of civilizations or a crushing technological advantage? Witness how an Eastern cultivator uses immortal arts to conquer America, carving out a path to greatness through gunfire, mon 30.1kReads8.7Score2.6kShelves

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   Cultivating immortality in an American city, a journey filled with sparks and lightning.

9. 9 神 The Amazing Little Flower Farmer 神奇小花农 Small-Town Earl小镇伯爵Urban1.9M WordsOngoing An ordinary high school student happens to buy a secondhand book on the Way, and from then on, his life takes a different path. A top-student protagonist, but this isn't a wish-fulfillment novel, an invincible-protagonist novel, or a rebirth novel. It portrays an authentic high school life, with intelligent characters and believable events. There are no advanced martial arts, powerful officials, or influential clans. These are things that could happen to you or me. Blending cultivation element 76.4kReads8.3Score6.6kShelves

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   The protagonist, nourished by true qi, becomes handsome and incredibly competitive, achieving god-like status through self-discipline. He's the object of many secret and open admirers, yet remains humble and unpretentious, avoiding any exaggerated or unrealistic fantasies. The story is relatable, with genuine and relatable emotions. Overall, it's a serene and unconventional slice-of-life story with a slow pace—perfect for my taste! You won't regret reading it.

10. 10 混 The Chaotic Record of Mending the Heavens 混沌补天录 Slender Willow in the Prose文中细柳Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [No System, no being reborn, cautious cultivation, sound logic, quotable lines, and hilarious comedy] Please don't expect this to follow the usual formula of some cultivation novels, where the protagonist becomes invincible and starts killing as soon as he begins cultivating. This story follows the protagonist's transformation from an ordinary person, and strives to stay closer to real life, with plenty of introspection and social criticism. Starting as a law-abiding citizen, the protagonist fir 5.6kReads8.6Score596Shelves

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    This is a very funny novel [laughing and crying]. The protagonist is a college student who accidentally obtains a cultivation inheritance, breaking the traditional concept that cultivation means invincibility and the ability to kill at will. It starts from the protagonist's growth and exploration, and is not mindless and enjoyable. It starts from abiding by the law, becoming familiar with the rules, and then becoming decisive in killing.

11. 11 小 A Young Boy's Life of Cultivation 小小少年修道生活 An Idle Fellow一个闲散的汉子Urban1.4M WordsCompleted (The jianghu is never far away! See you again!) When he was just a little boy of three, an accident gave him the memories and legacy of an adult cultivator. Life in the 1990s is a happy one: his elders dote on him, and he has his own cultivation heritage to follow. A laid-back slice-of-life story... Easygoing, a little funny, and no over-the-top characters... This is only a blurb. Please read the story itself! 6kReads7.6Score380Shelves

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    The new book has a slightly low rating, but I'll give it a try. It's a new book with stable daily updates, easy content, and no major flaws.

12. 12 道 A Daoist Descends the Mountain to Work in a Noodle Shop 道士下山，面馆打杂 Loves Old-Friend Noodles Best最爱老友粉Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [A Taoist Priest Descends the Mountain + Passionate + Has Brothers + Urban Training + Witty + Wish Fulfillment + Ghost Hunting + Zombie Slaying + Organized Group + Cracking Down on Cultivator Crime + Horror] A hostess at a leisure center is sucking people's blood essence. Get rid of her! People keep jumping into the river? A water ghost is harming people. You still want to help it pass on? It harmed people, so get rid of it! A shoddily built tower is haunted... Huh! The ghost lady has earned mer 5.4kReads9.4Score572Shelves

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    They are ruthless towards enemies, but loyal and devoted to their own people.

13. 13 一 A Finger Points to Reincarnation 一指轮回 Daoist Boy Teases the Buddha道童戏佛Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (Urban cultivation + ruthless decisiveness + multiple female leads + no System + not invincible + slow and steady growth + fast-paced plot) In his previous life, Ye Luo was an ordinary rogue cultivator. After a thousand years of cultivation, he reached the peak of the Deity Transformation stage, only to fail his tribulation because his Dao heart was flawed. He is reborn in the body of a spoiled young master of the Ye family. When he wakes, he discovers that he has been beaten so badly for viol 139.3kReads8.4Score15.8kShelves

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    It perfectly fits the theme, has no traditional tropes, has a tight and fast-paced plot, features multiple female leads, rich emotional descriptions, and tight logic. It is suitable for readers who are used to reading cultivation novels. Those who are looking for mindless and exciting content should proceed with caution.

14. 14 我 I Found a Cultivation Manual in the Modern World 我在现代却捡到修仙功法 Yep, It's Pipi Zai是皮皮仔呀Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Urban cultivation + later cultivation world + martial arts + invincible + harem Chen Mo, an office drone, unexpectedly inherits the legacy of Cang Xuan, a dying cultivator, while on a trip. From then on, he begins cultivating in the bustling city, making a comeback from obscurity until he stands at the pinnacle of the world. He pursues the campus beauty, puts an end to the darkness, passes on the martial arts, and becomes the Martial Ancestor. As his cultivation improves, he discovers that culti 34.5kReads8.0Score3.9kShelves

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    This book is good. It does have a bit of a Mary Sue quality, but otherwise it fits the bill quite well.

15. 15 神 Before the Mystery Arrives, I Become the Strongest Cultivator in the Modern World 神秘到临前，成为现世最强修道者 Adorable Cassava Cow可爱的木薯牛Urban849k WordsOngoing [Cultivation Academy + Modified Humans + Growth to Invincibility + Ghosts and Monsters Awaken + Hidden World] Gao Ziyu got into a second-tier university by sheer luck, only to find a major he’d never heard of. He thought he was the only unlucky one, but it turned out the entire school taught nothing else. His new classmates were not only all rich kids from the capital, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, but also all top scorers who’d earned over 600 on the national college entrance exam. Gao Ziyu: “Serious 97Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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    In this modern cultivation story, the protagonist accidentally enters a cultivation academy and doesn't try to be cool.

16. 16 天 The Way of Heaven's Evolution: Bureau 503 天衍圣道之503局 This Daoist Wants to Quit Smoking道爷要戒烟Urban2.1M WordsCompleted A high-speed express train hurtles along its route. An ordinary train conductor gets drunk in a sleeper compartment, breaking the rules, and becomes embroiled in a bizarre tomb-robbing case. When he sobers up, he unexpectedly joins Huaxia’s most mysterious organization, Bureau 503... By chance, he crosses paths with the mysterious Tongji Alliance, setting him on a completely different path in life. 29.1kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    These two books are highly recommended, they're so good! The first one has consistently had 500,000 people add it to their bookshelves, while the second one is a slow burn and still ongoing.

17. 17 黑 Tales from the Haunted Inn 黑店诡谈 This Daoist Wants to Quit Smoking道爷要戒烟Urban1.3M WordsOngoing 4.6kReads7.0Score387Shelves
18. 18 蓝 The Last Cultivator on Blue Star 蓝星最后一个修士 Stir-Fried Milk Candy清炒牛皮糖Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [Classic fantasy] [Urban cultivation] [the Myriad Worlds] [Eastern xianxia] A parallel world. With no System, no rebirth, and no transmigration, Fang Yun was an ordinary country boy who practiced martial arts and cultivated qi. By a twist of fate, he received his master's legacy on his deathbed, becoming the last cultivator in this world. From then on, martial arts and the Dao merged, and his mortal body laid the foundation for cultivation. See how the last cultivator wages war across the lands. 24.2kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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    Parallel world. Without a system, without rebirth, without transmigration, Fang Yun, a farmer's son practicing martial arts and internal energy cultivation, is a "three-nothing" individual. By chance, he receives the inheritance bestowed upon him by his dying master, becoming the last cultivator in this world. From then on, martial arts and the Dao merge, and his mortal body builds its foundation. Witness how this last cultivator conquers all directions. After resolving worldly ties, he embarks on the ancient starry road long forgotten, following in the footsteps of the sages, venturing into the magnificent myriad worlds. Everyone, come and see!

19. 19 我 My Rise to the Top Began When I Got X-Ray Vision 我从拥有透视眼开始逆袭 Crazy Little Puppy疯狂的小狗Urban803k WordsCompleted Emperor Xuanyuan took the form of a little golden snake and burrowed into Li Chen's body. A country boy who had left his mountain village received Emperor Xuanyuan's legacy and made a promise to honor his wishes: to promote the treasures of Chinese culture and revive the declining art of traditional Chinese medicine. From being abandoned by his childhood sweetheart to winning the favor of the campus belle, Li Chen's rise to greatness was nothing short of spectacular. Qi Refining, Foundation Esta 2.8kReads8.8Score262Shelves
20. 20 带 The Dog-Walking Judge: Money Makes the World Go Round! 带狗判官，有钱能使我推磨！ Minotaur Knight牛头人骑士Urban2.5M WordsCompleted [The rating has been deliberately pushed extremely low, rock-solid and steady!] [The Douyin comic adaptation has over 100 million views and ranks 31st in Hongguo’s comic history. The quality speaks for itself, so enjoy with confidence!] (Villains, bandits, human nature, and a realistic writing style. Saints are welcome.) God created light, and you insist on picking a fight with Him? If you’re wondering who God is, then whoever has the biggest fist is God, damn it! Shu Yinghui: A man with flexibl 59.3kReads7.2Score5.1kShelves

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    You will come back to thank me

21. 21 都 Urban: The Divine Emperor Is Reborn, Starting as a Live-In Son-in-Law 都市：神帝重生，从上门女婿开始 Shrimp Eats Fish虾米吃鱼Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Invincible + Ruthless + Power Fantasy + Live-in Son-in-Law + Immortal Cultivation + Urban Cultivation] Divine Emperor Long Junlin tried to defy the heavens in the divine realm, only to be beaten to death. Reborn in the modern city, he begins a spectacular journey of cultivation to regain his Divine Emperor status. Then one day, he discovers that chasing women is more fun than cultivating. And so, a wily old monster who puts seduction first, cultivation second, and is always ready to defy the he 4.3kReads8.1Score460Shelves

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    This is a novel about an invincible god-emperor, not a saint, but an urban cultivation story—super awesome and super cool!

22. 22 都 The City’s Strongest Mad Dragon 都市最强狂龙 Shrimp Eats Fish虾米吃鱼Urban224k WordsCompleted [God of War + King of Soldiers + Invincible + Feel-Good Story + Face-Slapping] Ten years ago, young and reckless, he left for a foreign land. Ten years later, the Dragon returned to the city, shocking the world. Ye Fei, a godlike presence in the underworld, founded the Dragon King Hall with his own hands, making its name resound across the world. To avenge his brother, he fought alone with a sword and threw the underworld into chaos. On the eve of his triumphant return home, he spent a passionat 70Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 杀 Slay Demons and Gods? No Thanks, I Just Want to Study 杀妖斩神滚一边，我只想好好学习 Cannon Fodder Is Earth炮灰属土Urban114k WordsOngoing [Reborn + Urban Fantasy + System + A Protagonist with Some Common Sense + Updates Whenever] During the God of War trials, Ye Mozi's soul was somehow reborn on a mortal planet! The planet was once an ancient battlefield where the gods fought. After being reborn, he obtained a super, invincible learning System. With the rewards from the System, Ye Mozi keeps learning and overcomes every obstacle in his path. In the end, he returns to the divine realm, learns the truth behind the God of War trials, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is my new book, and I hope any passing experts will take a look... But if you only read it, you'll only regret it and get scammed! Those who come here are just trying to drag you into this mess! Of course, I'm not that skilled yet; it's all just my own imagination. I'm a newbie, so please refrain from harsh criticism if you don't like it. Thank you! 🙏

24. 24 仙 The Reborn Immortal Emperor and the Dimensional Conspiracy 仙帝重生之维度阴谋 Drunk Moon, Misty Lake醉月岚湖Urban2.8M WordsOngoing Positive energy + urban fantasy + cultivation + comedy + historical events + wish fulfillment + fiery battles In his previous life, he was the Immortal Emperor Huitian, a force to be reckoned with across the Immortal Realm. But at the final moment of his attempt to break through to the Divine Realm, his path to immortality was cut short and his body and soul were destroyed. Betting on a chance with odds of less than one in a hundred, he sent his immortal soul into the river of time. After endur 582Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A top-tier urban fantasy novel, full of action and intrigue. No slashing, no filler, no harem, and no mindless plot twists. A work whose title doesn't do it justice—the battles are swift and efficient, with no endless chatter. Absolutely original; the only limit is your imagination—no repetitive tropes. A must-read for those suffering from a reading slump. The protagonist is reborn in 1980s China, experiencing numerous historical events and rising from humble beginnings. The immortal realm and so-called divine realm depicted by the author are absolutely unlike any other fantasy novel…

25. 25 最 The Last Cultivator 最后一个修炼者 Qingyangc青阳cUrban198k WordsOngoing Chen Yang is an ordinary person from Blue Star who happens upon a cultivation opportunity and embarks on the path of cultivation, becoming the only cultivator on Blue Star. As he grows stronger, he slays demons and ghosts, and even battles a martial arts grandmaster. Eventually, he reaches the Golden Core realm, becoming a mighty cultivator. With nowhere left to advance, he reaches the pinnacle of Blue Star and earns the admiration of countless people. At last, he discovers an ancient teleportat 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Found it at night.

26. 26 吕 Lu Daxian's Cultivation Diary 吕大仙的修仙日志 Little Jian Eats Popsicles小健吃冰糕Urban659k WordsCompleted A biology PhD who has been scraping by since graduating from Peking University defies heaven and earth to attain the supreme Dao! All for one thing: fairness, fairness, goddamn fairness! 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No pretentiousness, everyone's intelligence is online.

27. 27 我 I Returned from the Main God’s Space 我从主神空间归来 Don't Call Out, the Dream Isn't Over别喊梦还没醒Urban285k WordsOngoing A traditional urban cultivation story, set in the modern world and imagining what the world would be like after the spiritual qi revival. [No harem] [No characters acting stupidly] [No tired tropes] [No school, and no classmates] An original story with no System, following the protagonist as he grows from an indifferent bystander into someone who... [Guards a city alone] [Defends a nation] [Protects a planet] Until finally, he unites every race in the Solar System to fight off invasions from oth 187Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story starts off a bit pretentious, but after the spiritual energy revival in chapter 50, he seriously focuses on his career, gradually transforming from an observer into the backbone of the human race. [Learned something new] There are no romantic subplots.

28. 28 都 Urban Astrologer 都市星相师 Ancestor Haha哈哈老祖Urban659k WordsOngoing [Physiognomy + Fortune-Telling + Feng Shui + Celestial Master + No Livestreams + No System + Cultivation + Immortality] My name is Ling Xiao, and I'm an astrologer making my way in the city! You might not know much about astrologers, but I'll name a few of my fellow disciples and you'll get the idea! Zhuge Liang, Yuan Tiangang, Li Chunfeng, Liu Bowen... They're all senior members of my school! Astrologers are skilled at observing the stars, allowing them to discern the past and future, as well a 4kReads9.3Score294Shelves

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    ✨✨Here they are! These are the four books! Super highly rated urban cultivation novels!!! You won't regret reading them! Come check them out!∽[Attention][Attention]

29. 29 超 Superpowers: I Have a Replication Mirror 超能：我有一面复刻镜 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Gods Descend, Calamity Begins] When cultivators from the divine realm invade Earth, superpowers and modern weapons become humanity's last line of defense! Can Gou Chen and Adam, Earth's only two superpower academies, shoulder humanity's future? What kind of hidden strength does Huaxia, hailed as the Chosen Nation, possess? This is a feast for the Godslayers! A young man gains the power to replicate abilities. With a mortal body and the power of the world in his hands, he will ultimately slay th 117kReads9.6Score13.4kShelves
30. 30 护 Forest Ranger Livestream: I Reveal My Divine Power as the Mountain God! 护林直播：成为山神的我显圣了！ This Dream Has Your Mountain此梦有君山Urban702k WordsOngoing [Livestream + System + Urban Fantasy + Mountain Village + Pets] From the start, he inherits his second uncle's dying wish, becomes the head of a forest ranger station, and awakens the Mountain God Development System. From then on, Chen Feng lives deep in the mountains, livestreaming his daily work protecting the forest! He practices Wudang's Cloud-Climbing Ladder, helps a snow leopard through a difficult birth, and pets golden eagles and giant pythons with his bare hands… Gradually, he realizes 20Reads9.4Score—Shelves
31. 31 签 Ten Thousand Years of Sign-In: From the Start, My Younger Sister Exposed Me on Livestream 签到万年：开局就被妹妹直播曝光 Eating Egg Tarts吃蛋挞Urban2.1M WordsCompleted At eighteen, Ye Qiu spent ten thousand years in another world, taking tens of thousands of disciples. When he woke again, he had finally returned to the world he had left ten thousand years earlier. His streamer sister: “Brother, the viewers in my livestream are asking what that little pill you gave me was.” Livestream viewers: “I love listening to your brother brag. He's lived for ten thousand years and can make pills? I'm obsessed.” From then on, Ye Xiyao's livestream had a crowd of viewers wa 9kReads8.8Score1kShelves
32. 32 都 Urban: After Ten Years of Cultivation, I'm Invincible in the Mortal World 都市：修仙十年，我于人间全无敌 Mr. White Robes白衣先生Urban662k WordsCompleted [Overpowered Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Cold and Merciless + No Female Lead] After ten years of cultivation, Lin Ao, now a mighty tribulation-transcending expert, has come down from the mountain! Ten years ago, the Lin family was wiped out, and both his parents died. He was fortunate enough to be rescued by a powerful master. Ten years later, he returns as a god of slaughter, vowing to kill every last one of his enemies and stain the heavens with blood! My name is Lin Ao! Lin, as in a 183Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    An urban fantasy novel featuring an invincible protagonist, no outlandish plot twists, and no system! Synopsis: Lin Ao: I'm not targeting you, what I mean is... Everyone here is trash! The protagonist is decisive and ruthless, exuding domineering aura. Highly recommended (5 stars)!

33. 33 华 China’s Special Forces: Returning After Ten Years Abroad 华夏特勤，境外十年归来 The Donkey from Xiao Mu's House小木家的驴Urban219k WordsCompleted “I was once Hua Xia’s sharpest blade, until my enemy told me that immortals truly exist in this world. So I swallowed a dragon… a five-clawed golden dragon!” Synopsis ↓ [Relentless combat + passionate action + high-octane thrills + no rambling + no System] He is the leader of Hua Xia’s Overseas Special Operations Group 003, part of the Founding Nation Division. He is a machine of the state. He is a battlefield maniac who has lost all feeling. For ten years, bloodshed and slaughter were his only 105Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Kill from beginning to end.

34. 34 充 Dual Cultivation Through Charging: Cultivating Immortality in the City 充电十双修：我在都市修个仙 I'm a Lazy Fish我系闲鱼Urban736k WordsCompleted (Also known as: An Uncle’s Low-Key Urban Immortal Cultivation) (The first 60 chapters focus on charging up and cultivating, so progress is slow. In the middle, dual cultivation speeds up advancement, and it gets even faster later on. The plot becomes richer and more varied in the middle and later stages.) An uncle accidentally gained the recognition of a small world and inherited the legacy of an Immortal Realm Dao Ancestor. Charging up replenishes his energy, while dual cultivation raises his 1.7kReads—Score146Shelves

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    The first book is about surviving in the city and cultivating immortality; the second is about a veteran who gains a spatial ability; the third is about an immortal emperor who transmigrates to Earth and cultivates immortality in the city. It features small worlds, spatial abilities, character development, dual cultivation, fantasy, multiple female leads, leveling up, a relaxed and enjoyable read; decisive in killing, not mindless, no transmigration, and no invincible protagonists.

35. 35 返 Back Home to Be a Dad: My Farm Has a Spirit Spring 返乡当爹：我的田园有灵泉 Su Muyu稣木鱼Urban5.1M WordsCompleted (A picturesque farming story + one heroine + laid-back country life + adorable kids and pets) He was a formidable Chinese soldier, feared by all. She was an international superstar, a top-tier goddess! The two unexpectedly had a child together. “My son is Chinese!” Qin Yungen took his son back to Qin Family Village. From then on, he and his son began a life of picking chrysanthemums by the eastern fence and going live online. Using his mysterious pocket dimension, he simply grew some vegetables 151.8kReads9.2Score9.9kShelves
36. 36 都 Reborn in the City as an Immortal Emperor 都市之仙帝重生 Seven Nights, Seventh Month七夜七月Urban4.1M WordsCompleted The Nine Dust Immortal Emperor, Qin Feng, was ambushed by the Misty Immortal Maiden, the woman he loved. By chance, he was reborn into his youth on Earth, a thousand years in the past. The guiding principle of my life, Qin Jiuchen, is this: my benefactors will receive a hundredfold repayment, and my enemies will suffer for three lifetimes. Having lived again, all I want is to repay kindness and settle grudges as I please, while making up for all the regrets of my previous life... 48.6kReads9.0Score4.8kShelves
37. 37 网 Online Game: I'm the Only One Who Can See Hidden Information 网游：只有我能看到隐藏信息 Moonlight Old Rascal明月老贼Sports2.0M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Memes + Playing It Safe + Old-School Passion + SSS-Rank Talent = ???] Ye Bai awakens an SSS-rank talent, bears the name Asura, embarks on the path to invincibility, and forges himself into the strongest of all! (Crossed out) This is a funny story about a group of people saving the world. Nightmare: “Tell me, do you have nightmares?” Wuhen: “You’re so cocky. Did you ask my sword first?” Xiaoyao: “How boring.” Asura: “In a century filled with great figures, only Nightmare, Wuhen, X 84.7kReads9.3Score6.4kShelves
38. 38 我 Studying Cultivation in the City 我在都市学修仙 White Night, Fifteenth Moon白夜十五月Urban143k WordsCompleted In the year 2048 of the Blue Star Calendar, the myriad races of the starry sky discover a blue planet on the Ancient Battlefield of the Ancestral Dragon and send their “gods” to investigate. At the moment they approach the battlefield, Blue Star, situated at its center, shines with a brilliant blue light and forms a barrier. The myriad races are stopped outside the battlefield, and from then on, spiritual qi begins to revive on Blue Star! Many years later, the barrier disappears. As the myriad r 1Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 仙 An Immortal Venerable Transmigrates to the Modern City: Now I Have to Start Training from Scratch? 仙尊穿越都市：竟要我从零练起？ Treasure Hunter of the Great Desert大漠探宝人Urban468k WordsCompleted [Cultivation and technology, a world where swords and guns coexist, a real hidden gem] The most timid student at a high school is actually a reincarnated Immortal Venerable who remembers every ancient cultivation technique. When the first spark of spiritual energy awakens in math class, cultivators across the entire city feel the pressure of an ancient power… 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a must-read! It's a collision of multiple elements within an urban setting, including cultivation, technology, and superpowers. Every character is well-developed and the plot is fast-paced and engaging!

40. 40 都 Urban Ancient Immortal Physician 都市古仙医 Super Smooth Black Beer超爽黑啤Urban9.6M WordsCompleted Ye Bufan, a college junior, stages a fake accident to raise money for his mother's medical bills, but runs into a female driver who refuses to play along. After she hits him, he inherits the legacy of an ancient school of medicine. From then on, he masters medical arts, cultivates powerful techniques, takes the city by storm, and wins the favor of countless beautiful women. 1.9kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    Urban cultivation 📖

41. 41 重 Reborn as the Urban Immortal Venerable 重生之都市仙尊 Luo Shu洛书Urban12.8M WordsCompleted Luo Chen, once a supreme immortal, is ambushed and reborn on Earth. Though he holds an ordinary position in society, he faces contempt from his girlfriend, ridicule from his rival in love, his parents' miserable lives, and threats and provocations from the scions of wealthy families. He swears to change his unfair fate, stand at the pinnacle of the world, and show everyone that he, Luo Chen, was once here. 26.5kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
42. 42 我 My Little Sister Exposed My Everyday Life as a Cultivator 我的修仙日常被妹妹曝光了 Nan Nan南楠Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Modern Cultivation, Modern Cultivation, Modern Cultivation, Insanely Satisfying, Number One on the Entire Internet] An unconventional modern cultivation novel, focused on everyday life. Extremely satisfying, without making the protagonist an idiot. The supporting characters have brains, and the heroine isn’t a self-sacrificing saint. The protagonist gets little screen time early on, mostly appearing in other people’s stories to show off. (Everyday Cultivation: My Peerless Power Has Been Expos 11kReads8.8Score737Shelves
43. 43 都 The Pure Yang Immortal of the City 都市纯阳真仙 Herbal Hagen草本哈根Urban5.1M WordsCompleted This book has been adapted into a short drama, The Campus Heartthrob Is All the Rage, and I Make a Spectacle of Myself Flying on a Sword. It is now streaming on Hongguo Short Drama. Han Dong, a grassroots college student from the countryside, unexpectedly inherits the legacy of the ancient immortal Golden Crow Emperor! He pioneers a new way to cultivate immortality using solar power, forges a Pure Yang Body, and masters all kinds of immortal arts! He excels at martia 15.5kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves
44. 44 都 The Immortal Emperor of the City 都市之修真仙帝 Jimo Himself挤墨本尊Urban8.4M WordsCompleted My name is Li Mo, and I’m an Immortal Emperor. You ask what an Immortal Emperor even is? Let me tell you: I’ll beat up the rich young masters you don’t dare touch, and woo the girls you don’t dare pursue. In short, I’ll do what you can do, and I’ll do what you can’t do even more. With a thought, I can shatter the heavens. I look down upon the world. That’s what it means to be an Immortal Emperor. In my previous life, I was set up by my beloved disciple, the Nanhai Fairy. In this life, I swear I’ 1.8kReads8.7Score191Shelves
45. 45 仙 The Immortal Emperor Returns to the City 仙帝回归都市 Fat Chrysanthemum胖菊Urban2.5M WordsOngoing The Immortal Emperor returns to Earth, and to his surprise, his cultivation remains intact. After going through untold hardships to find his beloved wife, he discovers that she is actually... Author Pang Ju brings you a different kind of urban Immortal Emperor story. 166Reads8.6Score—Shelves
46. 46 都 Urban Cultivation Against the Heavens 都市之逆天修仙 Sleep God睡神Urban3.4M WordsCompleted He survived his tribulation, only to face a powerful heavenly calamity and be ambushed by the trusted retainers he relied on most. He didn’t die. He was reborn. In this life, he’ll cultivate the path to immortality anew and forge an unshakably solid foundation. In this life, he’ll make up for the countless regrets of his previous one. He’ll crush everyone who once looked down on him, insulted him, harmed him, or betrayed him! Ancient martial arts clans and inherited mystical arts are nothing but 13.8kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
47. 47 都 Urban Super Playboy 都市超级纨绔 Vulture in the Desert沙漠里的雕Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Highly recommended by a bestselling author, a hit across the web] [Exhilarating and hilarious, the ultimate stress relief] An Immortal Emperor returns to find himself a spoiled young heir who cares only about eating, drinking, and having fun. His father hopes he’ll make something of himself, his fiancée has completely lost faith in him, and scheming villains keep stirring up trouble... All right, all right. Starting today, I, Su Yang, am turning my life around. I swear I’ll shatter everyone’s i 62.2kReads8.3Score5.9kShelves
48. 48 一 A Cry of “Daddy, Save Me!” Brings Me Out of Seclusion After a Thousand Years of Cultivation 一声爸爸救我，我修仙千年出关了 Drunk on Sorghum Liquor高粱酒醉Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Doting Dad + Urban Cultivation + One Heroine] He has lived for more than five thousand years, witnessed five thousand years of Chinese history, and accumulated countless mysterious stories and legendary tales! An accident leaves him with an adorable little daughter. His heart had long been still as water, but when he sees her innocent, radiant smile, something stirs within him. From then on, he’s happy to be wrapped around his daughter’s little finger! He thought his child’s mother was simply a 3.5kReads8.6Score330Shelves
49. 49 我 I Was Reborn in a Little Brat's Body 我重生在个小屁孩身上 The Frog That Can Stand会站的青蛙Urban132k WordsOngoing After a hundred thousand years, Xiao Feng had reached the pinnacle of the Deification Realm. To advance further, he had to challenge the shackles the Celestial Realm had placed upon the mortal world. In the cultivation world, this was known as Ascending to Immortality. The shackles took the form of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, also called the Hundred-Thousand-Year Tribulation. On the final day of his preparations, the tribulation arrived ahead of time. Its sudden appearance caught Xiao Feng 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really great

50. 50 接 Taking Over the Daoist Sect: Let’s Put the Pressure on the Buddhist Sect 接任道宗：把压力给到佛宗 Lingnan Great Demon岭南大妖Urban259k WordsCompleted For a thousand years, demons and ghosts have run rampant. When night falls, they feast, and the living flee! After the eightieth Dao Sect leader failed to overcome his tribulation, the already declining sect fell into even greater hardship. “The sect leader is dead. Hurry and have Qing Daozi take over!” “But the Daoist heir has never cultivated!” The Great Elder glared. “Then why don’t you take the sect leader’s seat?” “All disciples, listen up! Hurry and invite the Daoist heir back to the mount 656Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist takes over the Daoist sect and confronts the Buddhist sect. The pacing is fast, and the plot is free of clichés and predictable twists, with no contrived over-the-top, arrogant tropes. Suitable for those looking for something to read and tired of traditional stories; the author strives for a consistent daily update of 6,000 words.

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