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. 251 问 Aspiring to the Imperial Throne 问鼎皇尊 Counting掏数Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing [Growth-Focused | No System | Fresh Setting | Expansive Worldbuilding] When chaos first stirred and the world was born, how many ages passed in the endless struggle for supremacy? In the Chaos Realm, gods and demons came into being, only to vanish into the river of history after countless ages. In the Beast Star Domain, savage beasts roamed the wilderness, yet even they could not escape fate, disappearing from heaven and earth. The Icebound Era began, and no life remained in the world. In the Pr 9.4kReads9.2Score66214d adds

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2. 252 修 Asura God Emperor 修罗神帝 Lonely Galaxy孤寂星河Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsOngoing A boy controlled by fate. A destiny robbed by reincarnation. The Heavenly Dao rejects him, and the world shows no mercy. Immortals, demons, gods, devils, and ghosts! With a single thought, he becomes a demon and slays ten thousand immortals; with another, he becomes a devil and wipes the immortal world from existence. In his fury, he burns the heavens and tears apart the river of stars! An ordinary boy, bearing strange blood, rises to shake the cosmos, wreak havoc across countless worlds, and as 415Reads8.2Score—14d adds
3. 253 大 The Final Years of the Great Yong: A True Record 大雍末年：实录 Zhangnan Clerk漳南小吏Eastern Fantasy295k WordsOngoing [Traditional cultivation and political intrigue, no transmigration, no System, no golden finger. Meticulously researched setting and dialogue that feels like people speaking in the original Chinese.] Wu Zheng was once a constable, but an accidental turn led him onto the path of immortality. He once wielded the power of the imperial court to repel demon beasts, and within a sect, he protected all living beings. But when the beasts retreated, people’s hearts began to stir. He saw the political mac 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Highly recommended, it's really good!

4. 254 画 The World Inside the Painting 画中世界 Leng Yue Beast, Who Loves Stir-Fried Bok Choy爱吃炒小青菜的冷月兽Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing A fantastical, kaleidoscopic world that feels like ancient times, yet isn't. Immortals, demons, and Buddhists all coexist here. We have a wonderful story to tell, full of human warmth and the flavor of the jianghu. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 255 仙 Cultivators of Immortality and Demons 仙魔同修 Wanderer流浪Eastern Fantasy12.8M WordsOngoing The sea of clouds stretches into the distance, and the heavens are boundless. Who among the multitude of living beings does not yearn for them? The Heavenly Way is elusive, beyond anyone’s sight. Amid the endless mortal world, who does not long for eternal life? The grudges of a pair of lovers spanning three lives and seven lifetimes, and the age-old feud between the righteous path and the demonic sect. With one man and one ancient sword, how will he face the entire world...? 10.8kReads8.5Score1k14d adds
6. 256 神 The Venerable of the Divine Dao 神道帝尊 Snail Rushing Wildly蜗牛狂奔Eastern Fantasy9.7M WordsOngoing The genius Qin Chen had his Star Gate stolen and his cultivation crippled, but this awakened the memories of his nine past lives and set him on the path of his tenth. His former disciple became the Azure Cloud Heavenly King. His former mount transformed into a mighty divine beast. His cultivation companion was revered as a goddess of the myriad worlds. In this life, I am the Emperor Supreme. Who dares defy me? 6.6kReads8.9Score73614d adds
7. 257 剑 Sword, Wanderer 剑，客 En Yuan奀缘Eastern Fantasy371k WordsOngoing [An unconventional xianxia novel. The protagonist isn't invincible, there's no System, and it's not a wish-fulfillment story. The author has literary pretensions, and irregular updates have kept the ratings low. Read at your own risk.] [Slow burn, pseudo-harem. If you don't like romance, please leave.] The teacher said demons don't pick and choose. They don't only eat children. But he didn't say that people don't pick and choose either. People eat people, too. The boy had seen it before. He didn 5Reads6.5Score—14d adds
8. 258 百EN Apotheosis 百炼成神 Graceful Escape恩赐解脱Eastern Fantasy9.2M WordsCompleted After a family power struggle left him fallen from the position of heir to a lowly family servant, Luo Zheng unexpectedly obtained an ancient art of weapon forging. He would make his body a weapon and his spirit its soul, tempering himself again and again until he forged himself into a god! His path to turning his fate around began with taking a beating. Powerful factions vied for supremacy, and the clans fought for dominance as the winds of change began to blow. With a body forged into a magica 3.9kReads8.5Score57614d adds
9. 259 江 The Chronicles of Beautiful Shadows Amid Mountains, Rivers, Wind, and Moonlight 江山风月丽影录 Leaves Fall Across the Land叶落江山Eastern Fantasy289k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the New Han Dynasty, the male protagonist becomes Ye Nangui, the wastrel heir of the Prince of Pingxi’s household. By a twist of fate, he ends up in the imperial palace as the head of the Eastern Depot, where he saves the imperial court and the martial world. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 260 九 The Divine Emperor of the Nine Dragons 九龙神帝 One Who Attains the Dao证道者Eastern Fantasy5.7M WordsCompleted Emperor Su Chen, ranked first among the Ten Titled Martial Emperors, was invincible and unrivaled throughout the ages. Just as he was about to ascend and become a god, he was betrayed and killed by a close friend. By a stroke of fate, he was reborn as a young man five hundred years in the past, beginning an against-all-odds legend as he swept aside countless prodigies! In this life, every regret must be made right! In this life, every enemy must be crushed beneath my feet! In this life, I will r 25.7kReads8.9Score1.8k14d adds

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11. 261 风 The Way of Feng Shui Cultivation 风水修行路 Kai Zhong Feng Shui凯中堪舆Urban1.0M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Guan Tianlong, is the heir to the Guan clan of the south. After grasping the essence of his family’s core technique and receiving an infusion of spiritual energy from Heaven and Earth, he soars to greatness, and his clan’s power surges as well. He unexpectedly acquires the Nine Dragons Cauldron, which enables him to pioneer a new method of forming a golden core. With the help of feng shui, formations, alchemy, and artifact forging, he embarks on a legendary journey, even contrib 515Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist, Guan Tianlong, is the heir of a powerful family. He comprehends the essence of cultivation techniques, receives spiritual energy from heaven and earth, and soars to great heights. He also unexpectedly acquires the Nine Dragon Cauldron, thus pioneering a new method of Core Formation. With the help of feng shui, formations, alchemy, and weapon crafting, he embarks on a legendary journey, further contributing to national defense by establishing an aviation industrial park. The story is well-structured, grand, magnificent, exciting, and free of clichés, making it well worth reading.

12. 262 我 I Hunt Down Transmigrators in Ancient China 我在古代抓捕穿越者 Evergreen Greens长青菜菜Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Long Chen, transmigrates into an ancient world. But it turns out that world is full of transmigrators. They belong to many different factions. Long Chen, himself a transmigrator, receives a mission: eliminate every other transmigrator. … 3.4kReads—Score17214d adds

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    This book is worth having.

13. 263 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 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A single word of "Master" evokes a bond spanning two lifetimes, a journey through six realms. No boasting or face-slapping moments, just early-game power spikes followed by a difficult and frustrating later chapter.

14. 264 衍 All Paths Return to the Void 衍尽归墟 Xuan Ye轩也Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsOngoing [Fantasy + Genius Protagonist + One Heroine + No System + Humorous Style] When chaos first stirred and the primordial realm remained undivided, a mysterious light bloomed from the void. The Dao gave rise to all things, bringing forth an endless cosmos. Yet the three thousand Great Daos ultimately return to one. Nothing can escape the fate of returning to the void. As the saying goes: When the One appears, all things are born. When the One returns, all things fall silent. Wang Yan, a boy who rise 497Reads—Score11314d adds

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    Fantasy, genius protagonist, single female lead, no system, humorous writing style, suitable for long-term reading, looking forward to insightful reviews.

15. 265 我 My AI Can Cultivate Immortality 我的AI会修仙 She Dreams, and So Does She她梦亦梦她Eastern Fantasy219k WordsCompleted After his soul entered another body, Zhang Daji discovered that he had a half-finished System. This was a cultivation world. What was he supposed to do? Then he'd cultivate first, and play around with science afterward! He'd lead everyone in the cultivation world to ascend! He'd take billions of living beings along to pursue eternal life! The male protagonist had figured out how to make cultivation science work! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The author is promoting their new book; everyone is welcome to check it out. (Review/Commentary)

16. 266 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! 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traditional fantasy, growth story, less showing off, more breakthroughs, lots of battles, not mindless, has depth, traditional fantasy, excels in delicate emotional descriptions, atmosphere building, exciting fights, well-paced rhythm, new book, setting sail!

17. 267 武 The Martial Rebel Divine Emperor 武逆神皇 The Thousand Transformations千机变Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted A powerful warrior transmigrates from Earth to the brutal, might-makes-right world of the Immortal Shu Continent. From then on, the winds of change rise as the talented young Sima Hao carves his way across the four seas and eight wilds. 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Transmigrating to a fantasy continent, the protagonist is initially seen as a loser, enduring cold stares and ridicule. However, he awakens a mysterious power and, relying on unique combat skills and extraordinary imagination, turns defeat into victory time and time again in desperate situations, gradually revealing his talent and embarking on a thrilling journey to become a martial arts god-emperor, igniting your passion.

18. 268 逆 The Heaven-Defying Art of Creation 逆天功法天地造化诀 Discussing the Dao and Immortals谈道话仙Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Fantasy. Xingtian, the personal disciple of a top sect’s leader, breaks through the spatial passage of a teleportation array during a sect mission. He crashes into Myriad Beast Mountain, gravely wounded and on the brink of death, where the old master of the Su family happens upon him and saves his life. Seeing him fall from the sky with his identity shrouded in mystery, the old master makes only one request: Xingtian must accept a beautiful fiancée who seems like a celestial maiden. But Xingtian 5.1kReads8.8Score62014d adds

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    A traditional fantasy book

19. 269 十 Ten Realms: I Was Ordinary 十界：我本平庸 Sanqi Confused Fish三七糊涂鱼Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing (We are all ordinary people. Some say they don’t understand what I’m writing! The truth is, I simply want to tell the story of an ordinary person who keeps growing, improving, and learning. He feels lost and helpless, never knowing what to do. His life is full of stumbles, but through repeated setbacks and lessons, he slowly grows! Some people are born in Rome, while he is stuck in the mud. In Rome, it’s easy to cross the finish line. But there’s something all the more inspiring about perseverin 7.1kReads9.1Score59514d adds

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    If you feel wronged, look at your bank account; it might make you cry.

20. 270 善 A Thought of Good or Evil Makes an Immortal 善恶一念仙 Sunset and Dawn落日清晨Eastern Fantasy428k WordsOngoing Evil takes shape from the fear, desires, and greed born of hunger and displacement. Knowing the thoughts deep within people's hearts, it continually creates greater panic and enslaves the masses. They build an immortal tomb that answers every prayer: whether in life or after death, anyone with a sincere heart will receive a response. People try to move them, hoping to be reborn as immortals. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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21. 271 我 I Protect the World with Silver Needles 我以银针安天下 Fish You Chi鱼宥翅Ancient Romance933k WordsOngoing Mu Huanran, a poor middle-school graduate, unexpectedly acquires a cultivation manual while delivering food. He also masters a lost, miraculous acupuncture technique and begins his journey of cultivation. As he explores the forgotten secrets of the cultivation world, he searches for a glimmer of hope that humanity might not be wiped out. Alongside the women who become his confidantes, he grows through close high-school friendships, youthful and innocent feelings, and a loyal love that lasts unti 71Reads6.7Score—14d adds
22. 272 玉 Yulin Epic: Watching Over the Dawn 玉林史诗：守望黎明 Mo Yu the Big Brain陌玉大聪明Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [True Ensemble Cast × No System × Detail-Oriented × Passionate] [Slow Burn] [Growing Up] [Fantasy Wuxia] “Everyone, take your seats and lend me your ears.” In Yulin City, now at peace once more, a silver-clad woman in a golden cape sat among the ordinary spectators, listening as the storyteller struck his block and slowly began recounting a memory she knew well, yet had once remembered only vaguely. The story began with a Spiritborn Tournament she was forced to enter, with a stubborn girl gritti 11Reads—Score114d adds
23. 273 入 Entering Demonhood Takes Luck, Cultivating Immortality Takes Connections 入魔靠运气修仙凭关系 Thirty Years in a Dream黄粱一梦三十年Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing Hold fast to your original aspiration, and you can see things through. It is easy to find your original aspiration, but hard to hold on to it. The story's beginning was surprisingly mundane. How could a life like that come after it? What should I say? First of all, I will finish writing this. Also, it's handwritten, with no AI. It's a little rough, but I still hope readers will enjoy it. 179Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    There's basically no pretentious posturing or face-slapping, it's a bit slow-paced, features a small ensemble cast, and the villains aren't stupid. It's very good.

24. 274 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself Surrounded by Immortals? 一觉醒来，我身边全是神仙？ Zhenzhen's Little Cabin珍珍的小木屋Urban290k WordsOngoing Everyone around me is an immortal, but I'm just a lazy fish. A new story is here, about a world where immortals live in the modern age! Every character who appears is among the very best of the immortals. In the real world, even immortals can be just as talkative, greedy, and evil as ordinary people. But what makes an immortal? Only by exploring the truth of human nature can greed be truly greedy, and evil be unashamedly evil! Everyone who becomes a god has some strength that others cannot match —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Give this a try! It's extremely traditional, slow-paced, well-written, and has a clear plot. There are many foreshadowing elements in the early stages, so you'll need to use your brain to understand it. Even every character has a backstory, and there isn't a single useless character. The early plot is bland, but as the story unfolds, you'll discover its deeper meaning and connotations. It uses real ancient deities to fill in the plot holes, updates very quickly, and it's a good way to relax!

25. 275 女 Nuwa's Path 女娲之路 Painting Plum Blossoms in Falling Snow落雪画寒梅Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted This story takes place in the Age of Declining Dharma. It explores ideas of immortality and the Dao, as people navigate a world where humans and ghosts are hard to tell apart, the spirit of the technological age has grown barren, the industrial age is awash in material desire, and wisdom has withered in the age of intelligence. Amid a world of chaos and madness, the goddess Nuwa brings a glimmer of order and reason. As the world teeters on the brink of destruction, how will anyone shoulder the i 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I suffered from severe depression and neurological disorders, and also had a terrible family background. I only returned to normal after practicing Taoism. This is my understanding of Taoism over the years, recorded in the form of a novel.

26. 276 开 The Cheat-Wielding Lad Takes the Cultivation World by Storm 开挂小子玩转修仙界 Silly Little Dog Yuanbao元宝小傻狗Eastern Fantasy6.6M WordsOngoing [Funny and lighthearted + Upgrade spirit stones + Refine pills + Humorous cultivation + No System] You rascal, you can upgrade spirit stones and pills? Confess everything and I won’t hit you! Yuan Xiao, a country boy, accidentally saves a divine thief from the immortal realm. With nothing but shameless audacity, he snatches the heaven-defying treasure, the Tianqi Pearl, and becomes a rich cultivator. Making money and upgrading are no problem at all! With two absurd, troublemaking spirit beasts a 45.2kReads9.0Score5.1k14d adds

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    A super hilarious, lighthearted, and humorous mortal cultivation novel. The protagonist is a shameless, cunning conman, and the story is exciting from beginning to end.

27. 277 神 A Magical World 神奇世界 Peanut Meh花生咩Eastern Fantasy159k WordsCompleted Innovative fantasy, with the plot gradually building in intensity, each development linked to the next. No clichés or mindless antics, a well-developed skill system, and powerful abilities for the protagonist. Passion, excitement, family bonds, friendship, romance, infinity, transformation, and leveling up. 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The fantasy is innovative, with a gradually unfolding and interconnected plot that avoids clichés and intellectual deficiencies.

28. 278 族 The Clan's Curse: Hidden Mountain Scroll 族咒：山隐卷 Wen Ye Ji Ye文也吉也Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy + the age of bloodlines + vivid writing + a slow-burn masterpiece] In a world where everyone of mixed blood is hunted down and killed, the boy Wang Pan, heir to the bloodlines of three races, bursts onto the scene! Cross the mountain ridges, bridge the seas, soar through the sky! Climb the steps, knock at the gates, ascend the towers! Part the clouds to see the sun, reach for the moon and pluck the stars! Can the boy climb step by step to the top of the world and uncover the 144Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    A classic traditional fantasy story, featuring a clan curse! A young man with the bloodlines of three races rises step by step to the pinnacle of the world in an era of purebloods! Faced with the choice between race and justice, will he choose righteousness or love? We believe there will be a passage that moves you!

29. 279 开 From the Start, I Devour Demonic Beasts and Forge Artifacts to Subdue the Heavens 开局吞妖兽，我在异界炼器镇诸天 Ye Liangsheng叶凉生Eastern Fantasy519k WordsCompleted [Mortal’s cultivation journey + golden finger + quick transmigration face-slapping] An accident sends Zheng Guan’er, a jewelry designer, to a world of cultivation. To his utter surprise, the patterns he used to decorate jewelry turn out to be ancient magical arrays here, and he’s the only one who knows how to make them! The unfortunate part is that his body can’t cultivate. He becomes a blacksmith instead. While others cultivate, he trains his body, and he can still take on ten opponents at once 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🌌 Every chapter digs a bigger hole, every volume buries a crueler knife!!! 💥 You think you've guessed the ending? No, you'll never guess what's going to happen on the next page!

30. 280 我 I Practice Martial Arts in a World of Gods and Ghosts 我在神诡世界开武道 Frost on the Ground Beneath the Bright Moon明月地上霜Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted The martial path has fallen into decline, while demonic arts and immortal techniques emerge one after another. There are sinister, terrifying demons, immortal humans who look down on all living beings, and humans struggling to survive. A white jade bead etched with a dragon pattern set Lin Li on the path of extreme martial cultivation! “This world belongs to the martial cultivators of the human race!” 9kReads8.8Score58314d adds

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    This would have been fine.

31. 281 叫 Call Me a Cultivation Arts Master 叫我修术师 Dust River Comet尘河彗星Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [One heroine + two strong leads + character growth + ensemble cast. The early story is told from the heroine’s perspective, and the male lead appears in Chapter 25. The plot develops slowly. This is not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy. Please proceed with caution if that’s not your thing!] Twelve years ago, a war between humans and demons brought an unprecedented catastrophe upon humankind. The once-prosperous cultivation sects across the continent have been in declin 112Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    This is the author's first fantasy/xianxia novel, and you can check it out if you're interested. (Single female lead, no system, not a wish-fulfillment story, ensemble piece, initially told from the female lead's perspective, slow-paced and requires patience, with a lot of setup. Suggestions are welcome; the author is open to feedback.) Note: The female lead is the first character to appear; the male lead appears in chapter 25. He is not the protagonist in the first few chapters. Aside from the main and side plots, there is a lot of interaction between the male and female leads. If this is a concern, please proceed with caution.

32. 282 魔 The Demon Realm's Prince Takes in Only Deadbeats and Unites the Divine and Demon Worlds 魔界殿下专收废材一统神魔两界 Kissing Fish zyx接吻鱼zyxEastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Invincible] [Xuanhuan] [Sci-fi] [Beast Taming] [Cultivation] From the start, he has two magical beasts: an Audi and a Mercedes-Benz. He establishes a sect in the human realm, summons a beautiful left guardian at the peak of the Great Emperor realm, and specializes in recruiting the most hopeless disciples. They might be butchers, people without talent or aptitude, or even the souls of the dead. He takes on the world’s number one Cultivation sect head-on and establishes a branch. When dark xenom 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is excellent; it stands out with its own unique ideas and distinctive writing style.

33. 283 寻 The Legend of Qin: Trails of the Dream Immortal 寻秦记之云梦仙踪 Gray Cat, Gray Cat灰猫灰猫Xianxia2.4M WordsOngoing Transmigrated into the Warring States era, only to become an ingredient for immortal cultivation? Why keep this Heavenly Dao around until the New Year? Watching the "immortal seed" squirm in his dantian, Xu Shenwu finally understood that ascension was all a lie. The spiritual energy ordinary people painstakingly cultivated for a thousand years was nothing but fertilizer for the great medicine grown for the immortals of the Upper Realm! The year he transmigrated to Yunmeng Mountain, he spent a wh 8.6kReads9.5Score74414d adds

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    Annoying cultivation! No pretense, just pure awesomeness!

34. 284 巨 The Great Continent 巨陆 Woodcutter Fisherman Farmer樵渔农Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Steal from Heaven and Earth, bring ruin to all living things. The Demon King’s remaining body beneath the road to immortality, the towering giant Buddha in the Far West, the rootless island on the Sea of Death, the ancient dragon soul sleeping in the Graveyard of All Spirits, and the Academy of Mortal Hearts built atop the ancestral graveyard. Everything exists for one purpose: To break the road to immortality! (No System + Slow-burn fantasy cultivation) 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a slow-burn fantasy novel, and the writing isn't the best, but the plot is definitely original and unconventional. It's already completed, so you can read it with confidence.

35. 285 成 Attaining the Dao and Ascending to Immortality 成道升仙 Watching the Sea from the Pavilion观海览亭Eastern Fantasy534k WordsOngoing One book, one world; endure a thousand tribulations and overcome ten thousand trials. A million paths, all leading to immortality. Gaze upon the vast cosmos, survey the pavilion by the waves; look up at the boundless heavens and dream of years gone by. A cup of wine, shared in a toast, brewing a hundred flavors, our drunken shadows mingling. Ask the people of the world, speak of past and present; the mountains and rivers are magnificent, the sun and moon shine bright. I ask you, my friend: when 7Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Come and see!

36. 286 异 Tales of the Uncanny: The Severing of Heaven and Earth 异闻录之绝地天通 Hu Xing05胡行05Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted [Traditional cultivation: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation, Void Refinement, Body Integration, and Mahayana. No System, no female lead.] “I cultivate the Dao not to cling to life, nor to live an ordinary, insignificant existence. I do it to transcend life and death and take control of my own fate. Even if I die, it will be on the path to the Great Dao, fighting other people or battling Heaven and Earth. And if I become a mortal, I still wo 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sigh, just another book recommendation.

37. 287 凤 The Five Elements of the Phoenix Crown 凤冠五行 Fei vs Yi非vs衣Urban361k WordsCompleted As the name suggests, the “Four Fiends” are four experts. “Bone-Crushing Hand” Xu Haozheng has perfected his iron-body techniques, making him as indestructible as steel from head to toe. He is also incredibly strong, and they say his iron palms can shatter stone tablets and break jade. “Ghostly Hand” Liu Rufeng is a master of hidden weapons. No one knows how many he carries, and his movements are like a specter, fast as lightning! Then there are the “Yin-Yang Poison Corpses,” the Golden Boy and 7Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    This one has to be it!

38. 288 潇 Dancing Sword of Xiaoxiang 潇湘剑舞 A Hundred Flavors of Fantasy Herbs幻想百味草Eastern Fantasy923k WordsCompleted [Traditional Xianxia + Tragic Human-Demon Romance + Classical Fantasy (The first few dozen chapters are a little melodramatic, but it gets better later. Not for readers who can't handle that.)] Qian Liuyin is entrusted by Li Yiqiu, the greatest swordsman under heaven, with delivering a letter to Yuhengzi, the head of Tianzhui Sect. On the way, he gets bitten by Qing Xue, a snow fox spirit. Furious, he chases her all night, but eventually lets her go. He even saves her life later, only to find hi 151Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    [Traditional Xianxia + Human-Demon Romance + Ancient Martial Arts] Qian Liuyin, entrusted by Li Yiqiu, the world's number one swordsman, is tasked with delivering a letter to Yu Hengzi, the leader of the Tianzhui Sect. On the way, she is bitten by Qingxue (a snow fox spirit), and, enraged, chases her all night, though she ultimately lets her go and even saves her life. Unexpectedly, this wild creature becomes attached to her and insists on following her all the way to the Tianzhui Sect! Along the way, she meets Qiu Haitang, a disciple of the Yanshan Sect, and his junior sister Yan Qiuling, as well as Zhang Shujian, a disciple of the Tianzhui Sect, and unexpectedly saves Han Yuxuan, the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect… (The first few dozen chapters may be a bit heart-wrenching)

39. 289 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—14d adds

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    AI recommends this gem of a book, a tale of action and intrigue, sharp and visceral, without unnecessary dragging, harem tropes, or insulting intelligence. This is a hidden gem whose title doesn't do it justice—the battles are decisive and swift, with no unnecessary dialogue. Absolutely original, the plot defies imagination, and avoids the clichéd cultivation storyline. The protagonist is reborn in 1980s China, witnessing the tumultuous historical process and rising from the very bottom of society. The author's depiction of the immortal realm and the so-called divine realm completely breaks away from traditional cultivation settings, taking you into an unprecedented extraordinary world…

40. 290 欢 The World of Joy 欢乐界 A Shi Mo阿什魔Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted [Fantasy, cultivation, imaginative twists, prodigies, revenge, multiple heroines] The Joyful Realm is a spiritual treasure and a sealed world. For those who live there, the most important pursuit in life is cultivation. Refining Qi, Gathering Qi, Controlling Qi, Liquefying Qi, Condensing a Palace, and Taiji are all essential stages on the path. The ultimate goal is to enter Sainthood, but doing so requires comprehending the laws of Sainthood. To that end, the sages of the human race hid those la 21Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Reading can bring joy, and reading a good book can both bring joy and provoke deep thought. Life is full of diverse experiences, and life is like a game; watch how a young man breaks through limitations and transcends himself…

41. 291 丰 Abundant Glaze 丰沛琉璃 Ying An Qian Si瀛安千祀Eastern Fantasy785k WordsCompleted What is there to fear about walking your own path? Though it may be difficult, why suffer over it? Though it may be rough, what does that matter? The road the previous generation could not finish must naturally be entrusted to the next. Dongfang Hanwu leaves her family in search of the truth, and gradually chooses her own path. Sages, empires, the world, plans laid over thousands of years, and the conflict between humans and demons. Our story begins here. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An ensemble piece, no system, fantasy novel. Hope you readers will follow! 💕💕💕

42. 292 何 Where to Go: Seeking Immortality 何归：寻仙 The Begging Xiaoqiang乞讨的小强Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [Mortal's Journey] + [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] + [No System] + [No Harem] + [Pure Cultivation] + [Soul Transmigration] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Single-Minded Pursuit of the Dao] + [Loneliness Is a Constant of Life] + [Where Is the Road Home? Only the Path to Immortality] In the deep winter of 2260, in Rongcheng, Huaxia, on Blue Star, thirty-year-old Li Tianxin is in a laboratory waiting for the super AI “Pangu” to decipher nine mysterious jade fragments and a symbol resembling the chara 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New author, new work, please follow.

43. 293 玉 Jade Shattered, Deep Palace Bound 玉碎锁深宫 User99119405用户99119405Ancient Romance552k WordsOngoing A palace intrigue story that goes beyond the usual “fight monsters and level up” formula. The focus is on the heroine’s psychological transformation in extreme circumstances: from fear to resilience, from revenge to understanding. In the end, she achieves a spiritual rebirth through facing death, breaking the cycle in which palace women are treated as accessories and sacrifices, and claiming the right to define her own life. In a nutshell: She stages a carefully planned “death” to escape hell, t —Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 294 墨 The Mohists: Slashing the Heavens 墨家之斩天 User99119405用户99119405Urban1.8M WordsOngoing The Narrative Art and Worldbuilding in the Latest Updates of The Abyss The recent chapters of The Abyss (Chapters 433–457) present a complete and compelling story arc, from escaping a deadly underground predicament to making an initial foray into the Cloud Dream Marsh. Through a variety of techniques, the author advances the story, deepens the characters, and gradually lifts the veil on the world. Here is an analysis of the craft behind this arc from the author’s perspective: I. Tight, Layered 5Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 295 我 I Wish to Burn the Heavens 我欲焚天记 User99119405用户99119405Urban1.2M WordsOngoing Infinite flow. The story takes the Valley of a Hundred Flowers as its starting point, gradually unfolding a vast and chaotic panorama of the Demon Realm. It involves ancient secrets, such as the Azure Emperor of Wood, power struggles among the various demon kings, and the mysteries of the laws governing life, death, and reincarnation. Li Du’s growth and rise will inevitably draw him deeply into the Demon Realm’s power struggles and shape the evolution of its order. From a cripple left for dead 12Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 296 未 Journey Through the Book of Unfinished Tales 未尽之书之旅 User99119405用户99119405Urban209k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Please visit Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 297 明 I Transmigrated, Yet I’m Still Forced to Be a Beggar 明明都穿越了，却还要被迫当乞丐 Grass on the Endless Plain離離原上草Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul transmigration + traditional fantasy + no System + character growth + high spirits + no melodrama + no chuunibyou] Chu He transmigrates to the Tianyuan Continent. When he is being bullied, he unexpectedly receives an inheritance from the pendant hanging at his chest, and from then on embarks on the path of cultivation. A towering Dharma Form stands before Chu He, smiling at him. Its face bears some resemblance to Chu He’s. The pressure radiating from the Dharma Form is unlike anything he h 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend a book called "Chuan Xuan" (传玄). Those interested can take a look. [I've learned something new!]

48. 298 纪 Forks in the Annals 纪年歧路 User99119405用户99119405Urban497k WordsCompleted In Bianzhou in 907 AD, a forgotten coup slowly emerges from the shadows of history. A journey to set the lost record straight quietly begins. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 299 伪 The False Testimony Game: Live to Die 伪证游戏之向死而生 User99119405用户99119405Mystery163k WordsCompleted This is a difficult, lengthy story that will leave you with questions. What does the law protect? Are there really people above the law, and is it easier for those with the power to enforce it to break it? Core themes explored Social justice: The conflict between procedural justice and justice in outcome, and the violence of trial by public opinion The limits of the law: The gray areas of human nature that legal statutes cannot cover Medical ethics: The truth concealed by the hospital hierarchy —Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 300 大 Great Solitary Peak 大孤峰 Little Ba's Kelp小八的海带Eastern Fantasy5.0M WordsCompleted In court or in the jianghu, every injustice in this world can be settled with a single sword. If one strike isn't enough, then a hundred more, until nothing remains before me. Three million sword immortals fill the heavens, yet even they must bow their heads before me! 1.3kReads6.7Score10914d adds

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    I can't help but recommend myself every day.

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