Traditional Fantasy With Less Showing Off and Face-Slapping. Less Showing Off and Face-Slapping, Please! 传统玄幻，少点装逼打脸，少点装逼打脸，少点装逼

1. 101 彼 Such Is the Otherworld 彼界如此 My Pen Name Is Xiao Chi我的笔名叫晓迟Historical211k WordsOngoing Whatever you do, you’re an amateur. Read ten thousand books, and you’re still a fool. No matter how deep your schemes, they can never outwit fate. Yet sometimes, doing nothing succeeds where effort fails. Though destiny cannot be defied, there is still a way to make your mark. Another world, and yet the same world. The male protagonist transmigrates to the other realm with incomplete memories and starts from nothing. He is neither wholly righteous nor wholly wicked, and dares to love and hate. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I think you should check this out; it's a very good traditional fantasy book.

2. 102 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 23.5kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds

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   ① A commoner's rise to power! From weapon forging to becoming an emperor! Young Qian Duoduo, though a mortal, has a dark-skinned, thin old man as his spiritual master. The old man takes him as his disciple and roasts him over a fire! Thinking he's just a piece of trash, he turns out to be a treasure! ② Spiritual bones in the world are divided into four grades. Mortal bones are inherently unfit for cultivation. But young Xu Taiping will prove to the world: Mortal bones can slay demons! Mortal bones can exorcise monsters! Mortal bones can ascend to immortality!

3. 103 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 557.8kReads9.3Score70.2k14d adds
4. 104 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—14d adds
5. 105 出 From the Mud to the Immortal Path 出淤泥而入仙途 Snow Peak Without a Moon雪峰无月Eastern Fantasy378k WordsOngoing No farming, no pills, no System, no transmigration, no rebirth. A cultivation novel whose protagonist is weak as can be. A revolution in traditional cultivation! Even in the world of cultivation, there are feelings, love, and everyday life. 31Reads—Score214d adds

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   I'm stubborn, I have to try writing a cultivation novel where there's no farming, no drugs, no time travel, no rebirth, no system, and the protagonist's combat power is pretty trash.

6. 106 震 Shocking! The Ugly Bride Becomes a Stunning Empress on Her Wedding Night 震惊！洞房夜丑妻变绝美女帝 A Little Water Person一只小水人Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The ugly daughter of the Liu family was seeking a husband by tossing a ball of embroidered silk, but no one dared catch it because she was so ugly. Wang Teng had just transmigrated and was so hungry he could barely see straight when the ball suddenly fell from the sky and smacked him right on the head! Ding~ [One: Catch the ball and receive a fairy chicken drumstick] [Two: Throw the ball away and receive the Sunflower Manual] Was there even a choice? Of course he'd choose... Everyone laughed tha 33.8kReads9.2Score2.3k14d adds

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7. 107 什 What Do You Mean I'm Born with a Useless Cultivation Body? I Have Zhulong's Bloodline! 什么修炼废体，我有烛龙血脉！ A Fish Rising to the Clouds平步青云的鱼Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted With the bloodline of the ancient divine beast Zhulong, he will cleave through the nine heavens with his sword and become the mightiest of the mighty! [Devouring] + [Traditional] + [Xuanhuan] + [Body Cultivation] 312Reads—Score10414d adds

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   [Already added to my bookshelf][Added to my bookshelf][Added to my bookshelf] Traditional fantasy, the plot after level 120 is super exciting, if you're not happy, come at me!

8. 108 默 The Silent Sword’s Path to Immortality 默剑长生 Gentle Breeze and Drizzle Rong和风细雨蓉Eastern Fantasy896k WordsOngoing Modern painter Shen Mo transmigrates into the body of a constable’s son in the Great Liang dynasty. Using the Daoist art of ink painting as a key to cultivation, he turns ordinary skills into a path to immortality, practicing amid the everyday bustle of life as he sets foot on the road to becoming an immortal... 4.3kReads9.3Score39014d adds

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   The talkative little constable

9. 109 亦 A Question of Love 亦问情 A Horse Named Yema一匹也马Eastern Fantasy667k WordsCompleted Born with the ability to see ghosts, he stumbles by chance onto the path of cultivation. Brotherly loyalty, the bond between master and disciple, the mystery of his origins, grudges in the martial world, and a bloody storm: what is the ultimate purpose of the path of cultivation? Do not ask about love, and yet love must be asked about too. 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Written in the style of Jin Yong, this is not a light novel. The story unfolds with the Northern Darkness Divine Skill and the Star Absorbing Skill as its starting points. This book perfectly blends martial arts and fantasy, with clear and humorous dialogue and exhilarating and thrilling action scenes. It downplays the old-fashioned monster-slaying and leveling-up tropes and focuses on portraying the core values of "chivalry." It is a rare gem of a book and definitely worth reading.

10. 110 黎 Dawn Pavilion: Fragments of the Eternal Night 黎明阁：永夜裂章 A Line at Dawn黎明一行Urban292k WordsOngoing The gods cast their gaze downward, and the mortal world became a prison. A pocket dimension known as “Calamity” arose from humanity’s resentment. Monsters ran rampant, disasters struck without warning, and ordinary people’s despair became claws that tore at reality. In this collapsing world, Ling Qingxuan, a dark-circled youth belonging to the mysterious organization Dawn Pavilion, stands shoulder to shoulder with the gods despite being only human. Forced to give up his vacation, he once again s 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The gods look down, and the human world is a living hell. Superbly good, highly recommended.

11. 111 昭 Chronicles of Zhaowu: The Legend of the Spirit Pill 昭武纪之灵丹传说 Luo Guchangshui落孤长水Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [No System] [No transmigration] [No mindless protagonist] [One heroine] [Traditional plot-driven story] [Xianxia romance] [Suitable for veteran readers] [The main storyline truly gets underway around chapters 30–40] Across the vast, boundless Zhaowu Continent, countless gifted individuals exhaust themselves, and even resort to unscrupulous means, in pursuit of the power of creation. Their ambitions give rise to countless tangled grudges and feuds. Cultivators and wandering martial artists are no 114Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    A traditional fantasy romance novel, without a system or time travel, focusing on plot and logic. Although the title is ordinary, the plot is excellent, the writing is smooth, and it is suitable for patient veteran readers. It gets better and better after chapter 35!

12. 112 源 The Era of the Primordial Source 源初尊纪 Hua Niao Feng Yue华鸟枫月Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing [Tomato Exclusive · Traditional Fantasy · Decisive and Ruthless · the Myriad Worlds · Dual Cultivation of Alchemy and Martial Arts] Tang Feng of the Southern Qi clan falls from fortune in a single day, becoming a “good-for-nothing” everyone can bully. At the brink of despair, he accidentally awakens a mysterious stone pagoda and learns a lost art of alchemy from an ancient remnant soul! No System, no way back! He breaks through with alchemy and reaches the divine through martial arts, defying he 1.3kReads8.1Score10814d adds

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    This book blends traditional fantasy and Eastern fantasy elements. The protagonist's growth arc and the world-building are both well-developed, making it especially suitable for readers who enjoy the thrill of a dramatic comeback and grand intrigue.

13. 113 玄 Mystical and Profound 玄妙玄疏 Ranked Among the Doorways位列门扉Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy] [Lone Cultivator] [No System] [No Transmigration or Rebirth] [The Myriad Worlds] In the frontier village of Gu Chen, the boy Xuan Shu was an orphan who drifted downstream from upriver. He was tossed in with a pile of stillborn infants, yet somehow managed to draw breath again. In this world, the sun is born as Tai Zhu, and the moon shines through the night. All living beings cultivate beneath the Nine Heavenly Candles, drawing in candlelight and transforming it into phantom 53Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Pushing down his own book, he transmitted the Xuanwu system.

14. 114 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—14d adds

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    Traditional fantasy... A young boy is lured to another world by an old Taoist priest; the story is original, the characters are intelligent, and there's no system or pretentious posturing... [Added to bookshelf]

15. 115 仙 The Immortal Venerable Was Once a Thief 仙尊从前是个贼 Mountain-Seated Pig座山猪Eastern Fantasy193k WordsCompleted (No System + Slow Burn + One Female Lead + Decisive and Ruthless) Many years later, Xiao Qingyan, now revered as the foremost immortal, still couldn't help smiling whenever he recalled the day he first went to seek a master and learn the arts. The weather had been fair that day, the sky clear and blue. He knelt reverently before a real immortal in the depths of the mountains, hoping to become his disciple and learn the path to immortality. The immortal, his expression indifferent, asked leisurel 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traditional fantasy, no system, the male protagonist is a master thief who transmigrated from Earth. He is exceptionally talented and cunning, cultivating magic, slaying demons, exploring secret realms, and refining magical artifacts. Everything you want is here.

16. 116 紫 The Legend of the Purple and Azure Demon-Slaying Swords 紫青伏魔传 Mao Dun the Heavenly Master茅盾天师Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing During the Wei, Jin, and Shu Han period, the vast lands of the Central Plains were swept by a thriving trend of mysticism and immortal cultivation. This world was home to the Celestial Realm, the Human Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Ghost Realm. Cultivators lived in seclusion among famous mountains, great rivers, and drifting clouds, with Mount Emei renowned above all. The story begins in a small village in Shu called Yuyang. Its protagonist, a boy named Bai Yunfei, grew up there with his paren 526Reads—Score10614d adds

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17. 117 从 Cultivating Immortality Starting from Langlang Mountain 从浪浪山开始修仙 Looking at the Milky Way in the Wilds山野望星河Eastern Fantasy339k WordsCompleted Where will you go after leaving Langlang Mountain? A little demon with no powerful backing sets out to save the world! With an innate supernatural gift, he breaks the rules laid down by the strong! A slow-burn, traditional, original story, full of wit, humor, and fun. 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Less showing off, normal cultivation.

18. 118 吾 Where Is My Sword? 吾剑何在 Pickled Radish Strips萝卜丝咸菜Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing No transmigration into a book! No System! Pure xianxia and fantasy! No mindless power fantasies, no instantly reaching level 999 with one slash. Every battle tests one's character, strategy, and will. The protagonist has faced failure and doubted himself, but he will surely rise again from the ruins and reclaim the Dao in his heart. He will wield conviction as his sword, resolve as its edge, his flesh and blood as his shield, and an unyielding spirit as his bones. He will break through every dem 1.7kReads8.7Score—14d adds

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    This book is absolutely perfect for your style! No pretension, just results!

19. 119 李 The Adventures of Li Ergou in Another World 李二狗异界闯荡录 Fire Crystal Fruit from Dancheng丹城的火晶果Xianxia1.0M WordsOngoing The Eastern and Western Continents, the four realms of humans, demons, dragons, and gods, nine great domains of the void, countless worlds, and a vast universe from time immemorial. A whole new world system, a completely different experience. Humans and demons clash, dragons and gods wage war. From earth to heaven, the battle against gods and demons begins! 237Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Different, long narrative

20. 120 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 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "A Hit is Coming, Su Weiguan" [Intelligence + Logic + Mystery + Thrilling] "Urban Cultivation" 😎😎😎 A potential masterpiece of the year, with an extremely novel concept, philosophical dialectics behind the excitement, vividly and three-dimensional characters, and an exceptionally exciting plot that builds layer by layer. After chapters seven or eight, you won't be able to put it down; after chapter 20, you'll be unbeatable; and after chapter 40, you'll be unrivaled. Worth savoring!

21. 121 我 I Was a World-Destroying Forbidden Zone, Yet Now I Have to Guard the Nation as a Night Watchman? 我一灭世禁区，竟要做护国更夫？ Slightly Drunk in This Fleeting Life浮生微醉Eastern Fantasy255k WordsCompleted (No transmigration + no System + investigations + political intrigue + female emperor + ghostly tales) The protagonist, Chen Mu, was beheaded, yet revived from his remains. The nine forbidden zones of annihilation took shape in his dantian. To uncover the truth behind his family's massacre, he lay low for three years and worked as a night watchman for two more. After returning to the imperial capital, he embarked on the path of revenge. First Forbidden Zone: The Blood Sea of the Yellow Springs. 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No system, no time travel, forbidden zone, empress, ghosts, political intrigue

22. 122 大 The Great Dark Sky 大黯黑天 Floating Sadness漂浮着的悲伤Eastern Fantasy680k WordsOngoing [Mortal’s Journey + Mild Mystery + Overpowered Hero + Leveling Up and Fighting Monsters + Competent Writing + Expansive World + No Tragedy] A legend has always been told beneath Heaven-Sunder Peak: “Where the sea reaches the horizon, the sky becomes its shore. At the mountain’s summit, I alone am the peak!” For millions of years, countless mighty cultivators who pursued the Great Dao have been obsessed with scaling this summit that towers above the horizon. Yet among tens of millions, only one 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New author, new book. A slow-burn, invincible story with a vast world and exciting battles, emphasizing the logic of combat. No system, no cheat codes, no verbose writing, and no Mary Sue elements. The early stages focus on exploration, development, and combat growth, while the later stages emphasize strategic thinking and gameplay.

23. 123 逆EN Against the Gods 逆天邪神 Mars Gravity火星引力Eastern Fantasy7.2M WordsOngoing 4.7kReads9.3Score34514d adds

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    Story Summary: Primarily fantasy, quite good. Now I want to tell you about the sub-venue to see if you can quickly release the CV! Just got home to see you. Going back to the school environment is more suitable for economic and high-end joint diseases, but I often feel that you are about to be released on a long vacation and will soon be a virgin.

24. 124 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. 38Reads—Score—14d adds

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    What do you think of this novel? Three trial chapters.

25. 125 反 A Villain? I Forge Sequences into Godhood! 反派？我炼序列成神！ Flying Snake in the Forest飞蛇在森Male-Channel Fanfiction761k WordsCompleted [Book Transmigration] [Han Li] [Magic Bottle] [Fervent Adventure] [Ensemble Cast] [Villain's Comeback] [Sequence Evolution] [Mutant Spiritual Root] [Decisive and Ruthless] > First thing to do after transmigrating into Mo Juren: destroy Zhang Tie's puppet and steal Han Li's opportunity! > No small green bottle under the cliff, but I dug up a rusty demonic bottle instead > From then on, everything took a wild turn: > Mix poison and you get a phantom assassin; refine discarded pills into a mountain 31Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Readers suffering from a reading slump are in luck! Three incredibly exciting cultivation novels are presented, taking you on a thrilling cultivation journey. Three different styles, there's bound to be one that suits your taste! "Villain? I Refine Sequences to Godhood," a must-read for transmigrated readers! While others transmigrate cautiously, the protagonist, Mo Yuan, insists on being the most arrogant villain. Han Li's opportunity? He'll steal it first! Although he didn't find the little green bottle at the bottom of the cliff, he unexpectedly obtained a rusty magic bottle, and from then on, his life was like a cheat code. Poison can be used to create a phantom assassin, discarded pills can be refined into a mountain god, and lightning strikes can even activate the immortal realm within the bottle. While others are still struggling to cultivate, Mo Yuan has already reached Sequence 101 with a smile, shouting, "Let's take Daddy to chop down the Heavenly Dao!" This heaven-defying plot is absolutely amazing! Want to experience the purest cultivation? "Don't Call Me Ancestor, I'm Just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator" will satisfy you. No system, no cheat codes, relying entirely on talent and intelligence to advance step by step. In the cultivation world of the Great Jin Dynasty, there was a mysterious old man who loved to steal pills from junior cultivators, crash banquets for Core Formation cultivators, and even dared to take a share of the secret realm key to a Nascent Soul ancestor. Everyone thought he was just a lazy rogue cultivator, until the Yinluo Sect was wiped out by an array he casually set up, and they were shocked to discover that this was actually Xiang Zhili, a powerful figure who had lived for three thousand years. He was plagued by pill poisoning from taking pills, but he still insisted on defying fate and ascending to the Spirit Realm. The thrilling and dangerous journey he took was not to be missed! If you like stories where you're constantly cheating, then "Han Li, Starting with a Small Bottle, Reaching the Dao Ancestor Realm in One Go" is definitely for you. Lin Feng, a village boy, started his cultivation "cheat" life with the help of his ancestral jade pendant. He dared to kill Foundation Establishment elders in the Qi Refining stage, swept away his sect enemies in the Core Formation stage, rode a Kun across the sea in the Nascent Soul stage, ascended to the Spirit Realm to suppress all races, and crushed all the heavens with thunderous methods when he entered the Immortal Realm. With the evolution of the Jade Ring, the laws are in hand, and resources and beauties are all at your fingertips. From a mortal to the ruler of all realms, the whole story is high-energy and captivating!

26. 126 剑EN Unsheathed 剑来 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Eastern Fantasy11.6M WordsOngoing The world is vast, and anything is possible. I, Chen Ping’an, have but one sword. With it, I can move mountains, overturn seas, subdue demons, suppress devils, command gods, pluck stars, sever rivers, level cities, and split the heavens! 36.9kReads9.7Score1.1k14d adds
27. 127 别 Don't Call Me Ancestor, I'm Just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator 别叫我老祖，我只是个筑基修士 Flying Snake in the Forest飞蛇在森Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing [Mortal-style cultivation] + [No heroine] + [No System] + [No golden finger] + [A naturally gifted talent] + [Careful, step-by-step planning] + [Smart characters]. Also known as: "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Xiang Zhili" At the age of six, Xiang Zhili of the Xiang family in Great Jin is found to possess a Metal Heavenly Spiritual Root. From then on, he sets out on a cultivation path, vying with fate itself. Ambushed during Foundation Establishment, he learns that “guarding a 16Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 128 玄EN Fantasy: My Sudden Enlightenment of the Chaos Physique 玄幻，我顿悟了混沌体 Ye Dadao叶大刀Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted Xiao Yun's System has only one function: epiphany! Ordinary constitution? Have an epiphany and gain the Chaos Body! Cultivation technique too difficult? Have an epiphany and reach perfection! Divine ability too difficult? Have an epiphany and reach perfection! There's nothing an epiphany can't solve. And if there is, then have an epiphany ten times, a hundred times... 65kReads9.1Score8.2k14d adds
29. 129 韩 Han Li: From the Start, a Little Bottle Takes Me All the Way to Dao Ancestor 韩立：开局小瓶，一路爽到道祖境 Flying Snake in the Forest飞蛇在森Male-Channel Fanfiction5.6M WordsOngoing Lin Feng, a young man from a mountain village, uses his family's ancestral jade pendant to accelerate the growth of spirit herbs, break through bottlenecks, and decipher cultivation techniques, launching a cheat-fueled path to immortality. In the Qi Refining stage, he instantly kills Foundation Establishment elders. In the Core Formation stage, he sweeps aside his sect's enemies. In the Nascent Soul stage, he rides a Kun across the boundless sea. The moment he ascends to the Spirit Realm, he rul 893Reads8.1Score10414d adds
30. 130 我 My Swordsmanship Is Unrivaled 我剑道无敌了 The Handsomest Bubble Dragon最帅的泡泡龙Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Yi grew up in a mountain village. By chance, he stumbled upon a remarkable opportunity, and from then on, there was no stopping him. You're only at the first Qi Refining stage? Sorry, I'm already at the Foundation Establishment stage. Pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger? No need. My talent is unrivaled, and my mastery of the sword reaches the heavens. Anyone who provokes or hurts me gets cut down with a single stroke. With my three-foot azure blade, I, Lin Yi, will wipe out every injustice 2.8kReads7.1Score20414d adds

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    Here are a few new fantasy novels I recommend; they're all very good.

31. 131 修 Cultivating Immortality Begins as a Laborer 修仙从奴工开始 Prajna Xiaoguo般若小果Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted The path to immortality depends on resources and chance encounters. Liu Yang is a lone cultivator who starts out as a formation slave. How will he fight his way through one difficulty after another, carve out a path to survival, and stand at the pinnacle of cultivation? 800Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    Real repair

32. 132 一 One Sword to Cleave the Heavens, the Eternal Sword God 一剑斩诸天，万古剑神 Dock and Head Home靠岸回家Eastern Fantasy454k WordsCompleted Su Xuan is a useless nobody with an incomplete sword bone, looked down on by everyone. Beaten until he is crippled, he is thrown into the Sword Mound. On the brink of death, he awakens the rusty broken sword he has carried with him all along: the Eternal Sword Soul. From that moment on, he rises to the pinnacle of the world. 59Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 133 陪 I'll Accompany You on the Path to Immortality 陪你一起去修仙 Dock and Head Home靠岸回家Eastern Fantasy372k WordsCompleted Lin Yue, a man from Earth, transmigrates into the body of a servant disciple who has just been beaten to death in a third-rate cultivation sect in the Vast World of Cangxuan. Driven by a desperate will to survive, he binds himself to the Ten Thousand Swords Invincible Level-Up System. And so begins an extraordinary, unforgettable journey of cultivation. 50Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 134 绝 A Peerless Path to Immortality 绝世仙途 Snow and Wind in a Starry Dream星梦的风雪Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted After dusk, immortals and gods passed into legend. In this vast world, no one had ruled for ten thousand years. A mortal youth accidentally encountered an immortal opportunity. From then on, he would ride immortal carriages, visit immortal cities, drink immortal wine, uncover immortal secrets, and point his sword toward the heavens as he sought the path to immortality! 142Reads8.0Score15714d adds

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35. 135 百 The Hundred Clans Mutate 百族异变 Maybe I'm Just a Speck of Dust可能我是一粒尘Eastern Fantasy383k WordsOngoing Is “god” merely a title, or do gods truly exist? Learn skills, seek treasures, slay demons, quell chaos, unite the races, save the world. When the birds appear, new life will flourish across the land! Qiao Chen had dreamed of becoming a cultivator ever since he was a child. Against his parents’ wishes, he left his village to go out and train. As he gradually discovered the world’s many wonders, he also took on a great responsibility. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist is never pretentious, follows the established path step by step, and doesn't revolve around the protagonist in everything.

36. 136 那 The Cultivators We Used to Chop Up Together 那些年，我们一起砍过的修仙者 Squirrel Under the Mushroom House蘑菇屋下的松鼠Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted (Everyman’s cultivation + no System) Unlike traditional xianxia, don’t read if that’s not your thing. That year, a seven-year-old boy took his little sister into the cultivation world. Then all the cultivators went crazy! When you set out to cultivate, it doesn’t matter if you have talent, treasures, or lucky opportunities. But there’s one thing you must remember: there’s one person you must never provoke. Even though this person isn’t a cultivator at all. His blade is faster than light, so fast 158.8kReads9.3Score16.6k14d adds
37. 137 紫 Purple Seas and Clouded Skies 紫海云天 Qingjiang Guangyu清江广羽Eastern Fantasy832k WordsCompleted Drawing his sword against the storm, for the dignity and rights of billions of living beings, Prince Ziyun of Hualan marches forward with sword in hand, shaking the seas and skies of the Hai Tian Continent! “When the Storm Breaks”: He draws his sword in the face of danger, standing firm to shake the mountains and rivers. “Clouds Deep, Mists Thick”: Amid the struggle to tell friend from foe, he presses on against all odds. “Winds and Clouds Churning”: He moves freely through the chaos, turning th 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A work made with heart!

38. 138 榆 Elm Immortal 榆仙 Situ Qingchen司徒清尘Eastern Fantasy5.3M WordsCompleted The new book, “The Age of Demons: Cultivating the Unorthodox Path to Immortality, Starting with the Livestock-Creation Method,” is now available. [No System, no harem, traditional xianxia, decisive and ruthless, mortal cultivation.] Cultivation is about questioning your own heart. Yu Xian, an orphan from Dayushu Village, formed a bond with a great elm tree. Before dying, the Elm Tree Matriarch opened his spiritual root, and from then on he embarked on the path of cultivation. Using the elm’s spi 166.5kReads9.1Score19k14d adds
39. 139 尘 Dust at Dusk, Returning to the Ruined Tower 尘暮归残楼 A Returning Traveler Cherishes Simple Joys归客眷清欢Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing A tale of love and hate, a lament for the tragedies of the mortal world. Shen Yichen, a man everyone under heaven believes to be a mere pawn, ventures alone and boldly into the world of cultivation, then roams the martial world in a drunken haze, repaying both kindness and enmity! Love between a human and a demon, romance between a human and a monster, bonds forged by fate, love in this life, rivalry between father and son, loyalty between brothers... A different martial world, a different morta 208Reads6.3Score10014d adds
40. 140 问 Questioning the Emperor 问帝 Three-Blade Wanderer三刀散人Eastern Fantasy133k WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + one heroine + power progression + slow burn] The young Qin Feng unexpectedly inherits the heart of a Heavenly Demon. From then on, he presses ever forward, attains the Great Dao, and suppresses all enemies from beyond the realms. “Your disciple, Qin Feng, pledges to inherit his master's legacy, uphold the Dao in his heart and attain the Great Dao, and protect the prosperity of our human race.” (The synopsis doesn't do it justice. Read the story.) 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traditional fantasy is bound to be a hit! 🔥🔥🔥 Action + leveling up + single female lead + not mindless rising from humble beginnings, protecting family and loved ones, defending the country and the world, sweeping away all evil in the world, eliminating evil from beyond the realm, proving the Dao to become an emperor, and blessing the prosperity of the human race!

41. 141 五 The Five Elements Chaos Scripture 五行混沌经 Master Bricklayer搬砖圣手Eastern Fantasy5.0M WordsCompleted (A comic adaptation of the same name is now available) [Mortal Cultivator + No System + No Harem] A village boy with five spiritual roots accidentally embarks on the path to immortality. First, he obtains an ancient mirror left behind by an Immortal Emperor, then he acquires cultivation arts from the immortal realm. But who could have guessed that the mirror contains an immortal estate, hidden within chaos? And the immortal arts transform the five elements into chaos. The two fit together perfec 44.7kReads8.6Score5.3k14d adds
42. 142 从 Cultivating Immortality as an Outer-Door Servant 从外门杂役开始修仙 Baby Sea Whale海鲸宝宝Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [Mortal's Journey + No System + No Golden Finger + No Female Lead + Not Invincible + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Fast-Paced + Decisive and Ruthless] A young man from the modern world accidentally transmigrated and stumbled into the path of immortality, struggling onward in his quest to become an immortal. The road to immortality was harder than ascending to heaven. Faced with countless dangers, his resolve to seek the Dao remained as solid as stone. Fang Qing transmigrated here and started ou 2.3kReads6.2Score10614d adds

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    (Over a million words, already quite long and ready to be read!) A story of Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, and Nascent Soul cultivation, a mortal cultivation novel with no female lead. The protagonist rises step by step from a lowly servant, decisive and ruthless, while the villains are intelligent. The plot is fast-paced and engaging, with no dull moments. Highly readable and worth reading!

43. 143 长 The Longevity Sword, the Immortal of the Mortal Realm 长生剑，红尘仙 Feng Le枫乐Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted [Steady even in the thick of things, sharp-minded, kind-hearted, skilled in both combat and scholarship.] [Upright values, a conscience, and unmatched strength. Keep a low profile to the extreme, and you can afford to live boldly.] A little Taoist priest who has not yet mastered his skills arrives on the Flowing Cloud Continent. True to his unwavering Taoist convictions, he slays demons, exorcises evil, and upholds justice. This book is also titled The Longevity Sword, the Immortal of the Mortal 27.3kReads8.8Score2.7k14d adds
44. 144 捉 I Caught a Spirit Beast to Be My Teacher 捉个灵兽当老师 One Slash一刀Eastern Fantasy535k WordsCompleted A little monster? Fun! Catch it and make it my pet; A great monster? Tough hide! Catch it and make it my mount; A demon king? Now we're talking! Catch it and make it my underling; A heavenly demon? Well, fine, I suppose you can be my brother! What? You won't submit? Then I'll beat you until you do! I'm the Heaven-Ordained Demon Catcher! 26Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A meticulously crafted traditional fantasy masterpiece, it boasts a wealth of elements including cultivation techniques, elixirs, formations, spirit beasts, and magical artifacts. The male protagonist encounters fortuitous events, overcomes numerous obstacles, and ultimately embarks on the path to invincibility.

45. 145 冥 Tale of the Dark Night 冥夜传 As the Master Zi Said子语焉曰Urban382k WordsCompleted [Everyman’s cultivation + no System + no transmigration + no mindless protagonist + slow pace + no female lead] Vast and chaotic, dim and indistinct, seeming real and yet unreal. With the mission of promoting Chinese history, Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, and other religious cultures, the author has taken great care to base the characters, details of objects, and depictions of scenic sites in this book on real places and historical evidence. With a rigorous approach and vivid prose, the story —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the beginning of chaos, the Dao began to emerge, and Earth underwent destruction and rebirth. An old man, a young boy, and a dog embarked on a wondrous journey, starting from the Qi Refining stage. They faced numerous hardships, encountering demons and monsters, confronting the might of gods and Buddhas, comprehending the mysteries of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism in the mortal realm, exploring the secrets of the underworld, and unexpectedly encountering the impact of extraterrestrial civilizations. Through countless dangers and trials, they gradually unveiled the true essence of the Dao, sealed away by the dust of time…

46. 146 混 Heavenly Emperor of Chaos 混沌天帝诀 Strolling with the Wind随风漫步Eastern Fantasy16.6M WordsOngoing The claws of primordial beasts crush the stars across the heavens. Alien evil clans howl, seeking to confuse all living things. Demons in the dark abyss open their eerie, blood-red eyes, while ancient gods awaken from their slumber. This is an age of great strife! Humanity’s strongest warriors reach for the heavens with their swords, standing tall and unyielding among the myriad races of the universe! By chance, Chu Jianqiu obtains the Chaos Heavenly Emperor Art, rises from humble beginnings, an 74.5kReads8.8Score1.4k14d adds
47. 147 我 My Mother Is No Ordinary Woman 我的妈妈绝非凡人 Dream Chaser of Bookish Tales书语追梦者Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted One day, an ordinary middle-school boy discovers to his shock that his mother can fly through the sky and burrow through the earth, while his father is a divine being who rules over an immortal realm. From then on, his life veers completely off its ordinary course. He causes chaos in the underworld and defies the Celestial Court. To survive the turmoil, he has no choice but to face off against saints and heavenly emperors, fighting his way through a bloody path to survival... 11Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 148 布EN A Commoner's Path to Immortality 布衣仙途 Sima of the Left Bank左岸司马Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted No treasures that can turn back time, no miracle tools that can make herbs grow faster, and no powerful backers! Just an ordinary country boy, relying on his grit, intelligence, caution, and resolve, without cheats or pills, rising step by step from humble beginnings to greatness and forging his own path to immortality! 14kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds
49. 149 被 After My Bride Was Stolen, I Proved the Great Dao Through Yin and Yang 被抢亲后，我以阴阳证大道 Endless Sea Waters涛涛海水Eastern Fantasy457k WordsCompleted I entered the Dao by defying heaven with yin and yang. After surviving death nine times, I forged an indestructible Primal Chaos body. The day I point my sword at the heavens and shatter the Celestial Palace, I will reshape the laws of this world. The gods and buddhas filling the skies will all become stepping stones on my ascent to heaven. 520Reads8.9Score13214d adds

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    Fantasy, multiple female leads, decisive and ruthless, lots of jokes, not mindless, the more you read, the more you like it, highly recommended!!!

50. 150 大 Snow Blankets the World, the Wind Carries the Blade 大雪满风刀 An Ren Dao Ruo Shan安仁道若山Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [No System, alternate history, political intrigue, a touch of cultivation, no mindless characters, no invincible heroes] A mysterious woman is imprisoned in the depths of the imperial jail. The first time jailer Yang Zhan met her, he cursed her, calling her shameless! From then on, she had a name... Bilian! 23.6kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds

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