What Good Traditional Fantasy Novels Are There? 有什么好的玄幻小说，那种传统的！

1. 1 不 I’m Done Pretending: I Was Born with Divine Strength 不装了，老子就是天生神力 Eggplant in Sauce酱抱茄子Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing [Alternate History] [Born with Superhuman Strength] [Hardcore, Satisfying Action] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Multiple Heroines] [No System] [Fast-Paced] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Political Scheming] [Nation and Family] After transmigrating as a low-ranking soldier in a frontier penal army, Wei Che has inherited nothing but his natural superhuman strength. With the army's provisions withheld, his comrades shunning him, and the enemy at the gates, he lifts a thousand-jin barracks gate with one arm a 2.6kReads—Score25814d adds

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   I have to say this book is really good, it's hard not to love it. The plot is reasonable and the content feels very realistic.

2. 2 御 Commanding Spirits, Burning the Heavens 御灵焚穹 Luo Lingfeng洛灵枫Eastern Fantasy246k WordsOngoing In a world divided between magic and martial arts, Luo Chen awakens a remarkable golden finger that lets him cast magic using battle aura. To protect himself, he disguises himself as a mage and enrolls at Twin Towers Academy. From then on, things at the academy start to get strange. “Luo Chen, as a mage, why are you always practicing combat techniques?” “Uh… to make meditation feel more ceremonial.” “Senior Luo Chen, you’re a mage. Why can you sprint a hundred meters faster than the battle-a —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is really good, the setting is novel, not the old setting of the past 🤤 The coming-of-age ceremony test shows that he has zero talent and is ridiculed by the whole clan. He is also publicly humiliated by his cousin and his parents are framed by his elders. Until he is on the verge of death, his ring absorbs blood and activates his cultivation technique. His mental power guides his fighting spirit, and even a waste can wield flames.

3. 3 九 Nine Hells Heaven-Swallowing Tower 九狱吞天塔 I'm Goose Mo Ming鹅是墨明Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsOngoing [Classic Fantasy + Invincible Protagonist + Unlimited Devouring + Decisive and Ruthless + Revenge + Power Fantasy + No Harem] In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Qin family is executed to the last member for becoming too powerful and threatening the throne. Only the young master of the Qin family survives. Driven to the brink, he erupts with power, and the young man obtains the Nine Hells Heaven-Devouring Tower. The tower has nine levels, each entirely different, filled with supreme treasures and pro 27.6kReads8.5Score2k14d adds

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   This book made me feel the power of words, which is often very moving; it's the kind of book I like.

4. 4 我 I Came Riding the Moonlight, Just Because You Were in the Mountains 我踏月而来，只因你在山中 Big Yellow Eyes黄色大眼睛Fantastical Romance301k WordsCompleted Her appearance has remained forever fixed at eighteen. People say she is immortal, and that she drinks human blood. When he looked at the naturally beautiful woman with her hair swept up in an elegant cloud-like bun, dressed in gorgeous silks, tears suddenly streamed down his face for no reason at all. And on the nights when the bright moon hung overhead, he would always enter the mountains to search for the memories he had lost. He was obsessed with a single thought, setting out along the ancie 159Reads7.6Score10314d adds

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   Classic of Mountains and Seas, a fantasy mythological novel

5. 5 掌 Mastering the Ultimate Demonfire to Become a Venerable of the Righteous Path 掌控极品魔火，成就正道天尊 Bitter Sunset凛冽残阳Eastern Fantasy217k WordsOngoing [Fantasy + Ruthless Protagonist + Strong Male Lead + One Female Lead] Han Yan, a disciple of the Supreme Elder of the Kunlun Sect, was once mediocre in talent. Then one day, he obtained the supreme demonic flame, the Flame of Desire, and began his rise to the pinnacle of the Dao! He ascends to the Lower Celestial Realm and becomes a Myriad Forms King. After surviving the Myriad Forms Tribulation, he shatters the void and heads for the Middle Celestial Realm! … As the saying goes: When we meet a 18Reads—Score10814d adds

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   This #traditionalfantasy novel is innovative, with fast-paced leveling up and the protagonist constantly breaking through limits, offering an incredibly satisfying experience! Not only does the male lead have a cheat code, but the female lead also gets one! Looking forward to seeing how the male lead, having obtained the demonic fire, becomes the righteous ruler.

6. 6 九 Nine Hells Devour the Heavens: Blood and Guts 九幽噬天：热血 The Erudite Night Rabbit Kamui学识渊博的夜兔神威Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted I am the ill-fated son my family cast aside. They called me a curse and said Heaven demanded my execution. Fine. Then I will become the curse you fear. When I devour the Heavenly Dao, let us see if the heavens dare claim me. 11Reads—Score214d adds

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   This is the story of a boy abandoned by the world, who rises from despair, devouring everything, only to ultimately choose to protect humanity. A dark and oppressive beginning, the ultimate thrill of revenge, intertwine with the heartbreaking bond between Su Qingxue and Qian Duoduo. When the cursed body that devoured the Heavenly Dao learns to embrace humanity, the question "Was it worth it?" And the "Yes, it was" at the end are enough to ignite the light on every page of this million-word novel.

7. 7 少 A Young Man’s Wild Song of Cultivation 少年狂歌修仙记 Wang Siqin王思勤Eastern Fantasy531k WordsCompleted Blending xuanhuan, xianxia, and suspense, this book tells the story of Liu Ge, an ordinary young man who accidentally enters a cave in Yimeng Mountain and acquires an ancient inheritance. He intends to devote himself to cultivation, but is forced to join the Tianque Sect. After a string of extraordinary encounters, fate eventually guides him to the realm of immortality. He wipes out the Shadow assassins, a dreaded organization feared throughout the martial world, and takes part in the climactic 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is still the best among traditional fantasy novels.

8. 8 林 The Tale of Lin Yuan 林鸢传 Yugu Ota乙骨懮太Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Those who oppose my campaign to expand our borders: execute them! Those who violate my territory: destroy them! He rides into battle with spear in hand to spur his mighty foes, then wields his brush to plan and bring the world to order. Lin Yuan's ambition to cultivate in the northern frontier, his heart tied to the throne and his aspirations reaching far. His literary prowess pacifies the seas and brings peace to the land; his military strategy holds up the skies and guards the Nine Provinces. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Want to broaden your understanding? Read this book! 📖 This traditional fantasy novel is a gem! Trust me, no matter who you are or what you're doing, you'll always find a reflection of yourself in it. The book uses the most accessible language to explain the author's deep understanding of human weaknesses and the art of manipulation. It draws upon classics like the Tao Te Ching, the Book of Plain Words, The Art of War, Adversity Quotient, the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Sun Tzu's Art of War, the Thirty-Six Stratagems, Guiguzi, Jewish wisdom, Qimen Dunjia, Rashomon, No Longer Human, and many other foreign classics. It also incorporates psychological knowledge—reading it is a real investment!

9. 9 爱 I Can't Bear the Price of Loving You 爱上你的代价让我承受不起 Herb of the Apricot Grove杏林之草Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Su Yichen, courtesy name Youxian and childhood nickname Mo'er, is called Su Mo by his family. Ever since he was little, he has loved the older boy who once saved him, Prince De, Xiao Yixuan. When he grows up, he uses his own abilities to help Xiao Yixuan ascend the throne, only to see his mother forced off a cliff. Left crippled, he throws himself into the moat... 498Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   The first book only starts with cultivation towards the end. If you want to read fantasy, start with the cultivation world. The second book is about cultivation from the very beginning.

10. 10 天 Divine Emperor of the Heavenly Tomb 天陵神帝 Herb of the Apricot Grove杏林之草Eastern Fantasy688k WordsCompleted A new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 345Reads8.8Score—14d adds
11. 11 一 A Dog Named Wang Meiju Can Actually Cultivate Immortality 一条名叫王美菊的狗竟然会修仙 Brother Sen and Ha Lulu森哥和哈露露Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing An ensemble fantasy with an Eastern setting + high-concept, multi-threaded storytelling + a rejection of fate + unflinching tragedy + a war epic + moral dilemmas + weighty literary style + vivid imagery + intense emotional tension + multiple perspectives Beneath the Red Lotus is not a wish-fulfillment story. It has none of the play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger tricks, none of the overpowered hero’s unstoppable domination, and none of the harem-collecting fantasies. It is a war epic with “love” as it 720Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    This book is absolutely amazing! 😎😎😎😎😎 It seamlessly blends Eastern cultivation, a Cthulhu-esque abyss, multi-national wars, political intrigue, and ancient ruins into a vast and complex narrative. All the clues ultimately point to the core themes of "light and shadow" and "fate and struggle," showcasing a masterful structural approach.

12. 12 开 From the Start: With a Fragmentary Scripture 开局：从一本残经开始 Rain in a Dream梦中雨Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing [Classic fantasy + Five Elements cultivation + swordsmanship + dual soul-and-martial cultivation + evolving physique + endless magical treasures + countless legacies] Qiu Jing is a poor young man who cannot practice qi cultivation. Ever since he began cultivating from a fragmentary scripture of unknown rank, his luck has been off the charts. He acquires divine artifacts, commands heavenly fire, wields a divine sword, tramples prodigies, and slays countless foes. Decisive and resourceful, he sets 1.8kReads8.5Score17514d adds

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    Traditional fantasy novels do not have systems or time travel.

13. 13 药EN Cauldron of the Medicine God 药神鼎 Chubby Radish胖胖的萝卜Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted (Mortal cultivation + no System + lighthearted + not a saint + multiple female leads + fast-paced) At the Foundation Establishment stage, he wins over a Nascent Soul uncle-master and a Core Formation senior sister; at the Deity Transformation stage, a Mahayana saintess. See how Ye Fei, an ordinary mortal, encounters one lucky opportunity after another and joyfully cultivates toward immortality. It starts slowly, but gets better and better as it goes. If something doesn't make sense at first, try 77.2kReads9.0Score8.4k14d adds

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    This fantasy novel is exceptionally good; the content is light and fun, the writing is smooth, the setting is novel, the main character is likable, and the plot is rich.

14. 14 杀 Going on a Rampage! The Nuclear Alchemist Tears the Gods Apart 杀疯了！核弹炼金师手撕神明 Rui Rui Rui Rui Pigeon睿睿睿睿鸽Eastern Fantasy551k WordsCompleted [Science-based magic countermeasures + thermos-wielding warrior + thermite to the face + mastery of multiple elements + entropy-fire upgrades + defending the homeland from the Heart Abyss + the professor is ridiculously cool!] A thermos. Lin Shuo, a chemistry graduate student, transmigrates to another world. His only piece of equipment is this thermos: he can knock out magical beasts with it, it never leaks, and it can even... devour flames. A periodic table. When the Bone-Eroding Serpent blows 29Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    A book you can read in one go, without skipping a single chapter!

15. 15 从 From Bald Spirit to Ascending the Dragon and Climbing the Heavens 从秃灵开始登龙攀天 Waiting for a Sunny Day静候晴天Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Passionate and thrilling + traditional fantasy + leveling and growth + no transmigration] “You bald spirit, if you dare sneak in to learn again, I’ll break your legs!” Qin Tianci swears by one ironclad rule: before he turns fifteen, he will never become a Spirit Official! To escape the massacre that wiped out his family, he was reborn in another world, only to become a bald spirit with a sealed spiritual aperture and suffer endless humiliation. The old man who raised him told him he must keep 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traditional Eastern fantasy, youthful passion, high-octane action, slow-burn growth, grand world-building! If you like it, please add it to your bookshelf, thank you so much! [Add to bookshelf] Giving roses leaves a lingering fragrance! [I also highly recommend it][Add to bookshelf][Please follow]

16. 16 玄 The Ancient Xuanhuang Scroll: Sword Spirit 玄黄古卷：剑灵 Bald AP光头APEastern Fantasy508k WordsCompleted [One Male Lead / Two Heroines / Immortal-Demon War / Cultivation / Classic Fantasy / Nostalgic Tearjerker] At sunset, the mountain peak glows with a pale red haze; the moon and stars shine over the silver sands. Yun Changlan, an orphaned beggar, is taken in as a disciple by Lingxiao Sword Pavilion, one of the great sects of the mortal world. After forging a sword and descending the mountain, he unexpectedly gains the companionship of two ancient sword spirits. From then on, he becomes entangled 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come on, it's definitely not bad~ Put it on your bookshelf and read it slowly.

17. 17 星EN Path to Immortality Among the Stars 星路仙踪 Wang Yu忘语Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing In the modern world, a passage to another realm appears on Blue Star. Wang Yu is among the first people to enter a cultivation world through their dreams. In a daze, he embarks on the path of cultivation in order to survive! The Great Dao is merciless. On the path of cultivation, failing to advance means falling behind! By becoming a supreme cultivator, one can enjoy endless longevity and bring the power of cultivation back to Blue Star, saving its future. The cultivation world faces an apocalyp 171.9kReads9.1Score15.2k14d adds

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    🍀A fantasy novel by Wang Yu, the pioneer of the "mortal cultivation" genre. It's a slow burn story, though many are still unaware of it. The protagonist, a modern person, transmigrates to this cultivation world with the Taiyuan AI, and is able to return to the modern world.

18. 18 永 Eternal Night God Emperor 永夜神皇 Qian Yu cium千羽ciumEastern Fantasy159k WordsOngoing They stole my divine bones, and my master turned against me. In a single night, the so-called prodigy lost everything. Then I devoured ten thousand restless souls and took on the bitterness of countless lifetimes, reforging my demonic body in a mass grave! The Heavenly Dao is a prison, and all living beings are sacrifices. Ascension is nothing but a lie. Now that I have returned from the eternal night, I shall wield my three-foot demonic sword and turn every god and Buddha in the heavens to dust —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is a traditional fantasy with many ups and downs, and the protagonist's path of revenge is full of surprises and adventures.

19. 19 一 Heaven-Dominating Sword 一剑霸天 Eternal Night, Starry River永夜星河Eastern Fantasy9.6M WordsOngoing [A great author's alt account, one heroine, ruthless and decisive. Highly recommended!] Legend has it that there is a realm where one can pursue cause and effect, erasing every trace of an opponent across time and space with a mere sliver of divine power. One can command life and death, make countless worlds rise and fall with a single thought, and annihilate all living beings. One can stand level with the Heavenly Dao, harness the order of the universe, and rule supreme throughout eternity. Thi 341.8kReads9.2Score40.2k14d adds

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    Every battle in this book was incredibly thrilling. The characters' growth felt natural, and the battles weren't just about strength, but also about wisdom and strategy. It's one of the best fantasy novels ever.

20. 20 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!

21. 21 道 The Dao Defying Gods and Demons 道逆神魔 A Man Plays Diao Chan阿瞒戏貂蝉Eastern Fantasy419k WordsOngoing (Traditional fantasy + high-octane action + one female lead + a human-shaped Lu Bu) Love-struck Li Mo transmigrates into another world. In a desperate situation with death all but certain, he glimpses the true meaning of the Great Dao. The origins of gods and demons awaken with a thunderous roar! His Dao seed breaks free of its shell, forging an immortal soul. Divine bones and a demonic body temper him into an unrivaled warrior. An ancient bloodline awakens in a single day, surging and roaring t 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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

22. 22 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...? 10.7kReads8.5Score99914d adds

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    This is definitely worth checking out.

23. 23 卦 The Hexagram Immortal: I Wield the Sixty-Four Hexagrams to Slay All Under Heaven 卦仙：我有六十四卦，可斩天下 Seven Left One七留一Eastern Fantasy221k WordsOngoing [Traditional style, mind-bending, no dumbing down, entirely handcrafted, no technology or cheap gimmicks. Hoping for a comics adaptation.] Use copper coins to cast hexagrams, turning the sixty-four hexagrams into skills. Between the jianghu and the Celestial Capital, he carves out his own path to immortality. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A rational cultivation story where you rush in blindly! The protagonist barely makes it into a sect, without any cheat codes, he calculates gains and losses, makes the best choices, grows stronger and stronger, and even dares to scheme against the Heavenly Dao.

24. 24 废 Trash Spirit Root: After Awakening the Sword Bone, I Crush the Entire Sect 废品灵根：觉醒剑骨后踏碎全宗门 Seeking Sound, Seeking Life寻声寻生Eastern Fantasy279k WordsCompleted Lin Jin, a good-for-nothing with a mixed spiritual root, is abandoned by his sect, jilted by his fiancée, and trampled underfoot by everyone. Until he digs up his family grave and uncovers a charred piece of spine. From that moment on, his sword intent reaches the divine, burning through the nine heavens. “You call me worthless?” He smashes through the sect gates and points his sword at the sky. “Today, with mortal bones, I shall prove the eternal Dao.” 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The author has a wide range of knowledge, and the novel is well-written, full of twists and turns, and captivating. I look forward to reading more.

25. 25 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 vast world, vivid characters, clear logic, and both the protagonist and antagonist maintain their intelligence throughout. Fellow fans, you definitely won't regret watching it.

26. 26 施 Benefactor, This Little Taoist Knows a Few Fist Techniques 施主，小道也略懂一些拳法 Don't Call Me Old Wang Next Door别叫我隔壁老王Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted This book is mainly about fighting, with flirting as a side dish. The protagonist is either fighting or on his way to flirt with a girl. He's rather passive. The girls are always the ones who make the first move and pin him down! The most obscure star in the Big Dipper is called the Tiansha Star. It brings misfortune to one's closest relatives, a life of hardship, no companion in old age, and a lifetime of loneliness. This is the fate of the Tiansha Lone Star. “Amitabha. This humble Daoist is th 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend it to everyone; you can check it out if you're interested!

27. 27 炼 Refining the Heavens, Starting with Albinism 炼天从白化病开始 Floating Light in White浮光白衣Eastern Fantasy578k WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy + transmigrate to another world + no golden finger + slow-paced. Readers accustomed to fast-paced power fantasies may want to think twice!] Chu Taiping was born completely out of place in this world. Silver hair, red eyes, pale skin, eyes pained by sunlight, and spiritual energy that everyone else can cultivate but that is poison to him. In this world overrun by demons, ordinary people regard him as “one cursed by Heaven,” and even the lowliest servants dare to gossip about 4Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Traditional fantasy, decent quality

28. 28 只 Mending the Heavens with One Hand 只手补天 Xiashan Tiger峡山虎Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [Invincible + Transmigration + Power Fantasy + Alternate World + Overwhelming All Opposition + Ruthless] Synopsis One: The story of a fallen prince’s rise to power. Synopsis Two: On his first day after transmigrating as the crown prince of Great Yan, his kingdom was destroyed. Fortunately, he bound himself to a high-level civilization System, gaining supercomputing power, the ability to make limitless deductions, and access to multiple levels of additional permissions. Unlock Level One: [Devour] 564Reads5.0Score10514d adds

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    A fantasy novel with a fast-paced, action-packed plot, featuring time travel, invincibility, and decisive ruthlessness. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, only to have his kingdom usurped, his family wiped out, and him relentlessly pursued. Fortunately, he's bound to an alien spacecraft's intelligent system, capable of simulating everything and making infinite deductions. Although he tries to survive, he unwittingly gets caught up in a millennium-long calamity, forcing him to reverse the course of events, suppressing the various schools of thought and sweeping away extraterrestrial evil gods. The story boasts a grand scale, thrilling battles, and constant plot twists, offering a thrilling read from beginning to end. You won't be able to stop reading, even if you stay up all night. Slow-paced, so proceed with caution if you mind this.

29. 29 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 515.8kReads9.7Score69.9k14d adds

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    A fantasy novel with a fast-paced, action-packed plot. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, only to have his kingdom usurped and his family wiped out on his very first day, leaving him relentlessly pursued. Fortunately, he's bound to an alien spacecraft with an intelligent system that can simulate everything and make infinite deductions. Although he tries to survive, he unwittingly gets caught up in a millennium-long calamity and is forced to reverse his fate, suppressing the various schools of thought and sweeping away evil gods from beyond the realms. The story boasts a grand scale, thrilling battles, and constant plot twists. It's a thrilling read from beginning to end, so you won't want to stop reading. It's a slow-paced story, so proceed with caution if you're sensitive to slow-paced plot developments.

30. 30 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 203.8kReads9.7Score25.2k14d adds
31. 31 天 Heavenly Abyss 天渊 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing (The print edition has been published and is available to buy online) A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called the Heavenly Abyss. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, Chen Qingyuan has emerged from the forbidden zone alive, but his cultivation has been destroyed and his spiritual roots severed. With his beloved breaking off their engagement and the various sects bullying him, what is Chen Qingyuan supposed to do? “Chen Qingyuan, you have tw 974.8kReads9.4Score97.1k14d adds
32. 32 穿 Transmigrate to a Chaotic Marriage, Where Everything Is Mad and Beyond Saving 穿越闹妻又疯又绝 Jade Wan Ice Lantern玉宛冰灯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration fantasy + classical wuxia romance + modern youthful style + a feast for the senses + an innovative blend of tradition and modernity + an intellectual adventure] In the martial world, there is Passionate Valley, where the music of the qin drifts softly, and Heartless Valley, where swords flash and whistle. Qiu Ziyue, a modern girl with a gift for music, unexpectedly transmigrates into Tao Ling'er, who possesses the Tao family's legendary secret arts of fantasy, said to be capable 17Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    Great fantasy, handwritten.

33. 33 仙 The Immortal Fate Pawnshop 仙缘当铺 A Dust Mote in This World人间一凡尘Eastern Fantasy145k WordsCompleted Open a pawnshop and cultivate immortality! Sit in the shop, and opportunities come knocking; when one passes, another arrives, and your cultivation rises. I would rather be a carefree immortal for one lifetime than spend my remaining years as a rich man! Kill and burn your way to opportunities, slay monsters and demons to amass wealth, and find hidden treasures while exploring ancient sites. Come witness Boss Li’s legendary path to immortality. The traditional stages are Qi Refining, Foundation 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traditional fantasy, no system, no time travel, no reincarnation

34. 34 残 Era of the Shattered Realm: Dragon Lord of Ten Thousand Calamities 残界纪元之万劫龙主 Yan Chuanxuan言川宣Eastern Fantasy280k WordsOngoing At its heart are the fated cycles of eras, ancient secrets left behind by gods and demons, a blend of passionate heroism and tragedy, and a gray morality where right and wrong are hard to distinguish. The story emphasizes that the Nine Heavens and Ten Realms are not eternal, but remnants of a previous era. This elevates the Battle to Slay the Dragon beyond a “ten-thousand-year-old grudge,” turning it into an epic tale of destruction and protection spanning multiple eras. The protagonist's “Ten T —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is very interesting! Exciting! Logical! Well-developed! It has it all!

35. 35 破 Shattered Divine Grace 破碎神恩 Mango and Tangerine芒果与橘子Eastern Fantasy587k WordsOngoing He's a good-for-nothing! And a genius! What sparks will fly when Eastern cultivation meets Western cultivation? This world can't let the powerful have everything their own way! —Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 36 恒 The Rise of Heng Yue 恒岳崛起 Half-Old Slicker半老滑头Eastern Fantasy238k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of the protagonist, Yue Feng, leading the Hengyue Sect from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of the Xuanhuang Continent! It offers a detailed look at how the sect operates, where its resources come from, and how duties are divided among its elders, stewards, and disciples. It’s packed with exhilarating scenes such as sect-wide battles, as well as the thrills of crushing enemies, life-and-death duels, leveling up, fighting monsters, and seizing resources! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This new book is good; everyone who's read it says it's great.

37. 37 凡 The Immortal’s Song Along the Mortal Path 凡途仙歌 Moonlight Chills a Thousand Mountains月冷千山Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted [Mortal cultivation, no System, multiple heroines, multiple spirit pets] Great rulers and generals are not born to privilege. Even a nobody can defy fate and forge ahead. Xu Sanqian, a young man suffering from consumption, unexpectedly obtained a mysterious space. He thought it was an incredible stroke of fortune, but never imagined it was part of a scheme laid long ago, countless ages in the past. The young man refused to accept his fate and vowed to fight to the death. I have blades in my hand 4.6kReads8.1Score44214d adds

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38. 38 修 Cultivating the Dao and Seeking Immortality 修仙问道 Moonlight Chills a Thousand Mountains月冷千山Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsCompleted Someone asks, “Where does the road lie?” I say, “Beneath our feet.” Someone asks, “What is the Dao?” I say, “I am the Dao.” I embody the Dao to prove it, then look up at the heavens and ask what the Dao is. When I wake from a dream, where is my body? The Dao is me, and I am the Dao... 3.7kReads8.4Score30814d adds
39. 39 哥 Big Brother Goes to Cultivate Immortality, Little Brother Comes to Farm 哥去修仙，种田弟来 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing [No System] [No Items] [Farming] [Management] [Science + Metaphysics] After transmigrating to the cultivation world, with no System and no wise old mentor, he has to flee for his life from the start... While others are still fighting to the death over half a tattered manual or killing for a few cultivation supplies, Chen Fei glances at the data from the Spirit Realm: 80,000+ Yellow-tier techniques collected, 5,000+ Black-tier techniques, Earth-tier... The traditional path to immortality: Kill → 6.2kReads7.5Score40414d adds

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    Is cultivating immortality only about fighting and killing to plunder resources? Is obtaining cultivation manuals only possible by descending into secret realms and digging up ancestral graves? Is an older cultivation method always better? Are older weapons always more powerful? If each generation is weaker than the last, what's the point of cultivating immortality? Why doesn't the Heavenly Dao exist? Why are there no tribulations of lightning? A transmigrator, using concepts from the future, unintentionally forges a completely new path to cultivation... Using existing technologies from the cultivation world to build communication networks, mobile phones, and computers... Instead of simply transplanting guns and cannons from the previous world to this new one.

40. 40 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.

41. 41 奕 Yixing, God of War 奕星武神 Eternal Starry Night星夜永恒Eastern Fantasy354k WordsCompleted The Heavenly Dao is impartial, treating all things like straw dogs. The strong show no mercy, manipulating the lives of countless people. The young Ye Ming came from Huaxia to uncover the mystery behind his clan's annihilation. He fights the myriad races alone, vowing to forge his own path to invincibility. 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    That's fine.

42. 42 末 The Cold Calamity of Doomsday: The Dragon Source's Flame Rekindles 末日寒劫，龙源火种重燃 Moon Over the Northern Qinling Mountains秦岭北山月Eastern Fantasy863k WordsOngoing I, Xie Yan, am still a good-for-nothing in the eyes of my people, three years into the apocalyptic Cold Calamity on the Dragon Source Continent. The Five Northern Clans marched south and besieged the Hua Clan on the southern bank of the Longjiang River for three years. They swore to wipe out the entire clan and seize the warm lands along the river that the Hua Clan controlled. I was born with a cultivation physique unseen in ten thousand years, but on the day I was born, my mother sealed my spir 37Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    I'm currently following this book and would like to recommend it. The plot is fast-paced, with a large cast of characters. It's rooted in traditional fantasy but manages to break away from its established formula. The righteous characters don't engage in moral blackmail, the villains aren't idiotic, and there are no mere plot devices. Everyone has their own life and ideals, and their own perceived right path in life. This book is definitely a long and substantial masterpiece because the underlying themes are very, very deep. Excellent!

43. 43 六 Six Paths of Reincarnation: The Prison of Heaven and Earth 六道轮回：乾坤牢笼 The Carp and the Cat鲤鱼与猫Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy] [Overpowered Protagonist] [Eastern Elements] [The Myriad Worlds] [No formulaic tropes, no System, no mindless plot, no wish fulfillment] The gods moved their pieces, burying one dazzling golden age after another. Emperors who had reached the peak of the Great Dao were toyed with like ants, right in the palms of their hands! The gods schemed against those who dared defy heaven, slaughtering their entire clans and leaving only the legitimate heir alive, his Rinnegan gouged ou 6.4kReads8.9Score57314d adds

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    Highly recommend this new fantasy cultivation novel! It's incredibly good! The characters are vividly portrayed, the plot is meticulously designed, and the fight scenes are spectacular. The development of the male and female protagonists' story is particularly brilliant; the author's design is simply superb. If you like fantasy, you absolutely must follow the protagonist on a thrilling cultivation journey. You'll regret it if you don't read it! [Learned][Learned][Bookmarked][Bookmarked][Already added to bookshelf][Already added to bookshelf][Already added to bookshelf][A masterpiece by Que Shi][A masterpiece by Que Shi][A masterpiece by Que Shi][I also highly recommend][I also highly recommend][I also highly recommend][Top post][Top post][Top post][Learned][Learned][Learned][Bookmarked][Bookmarked][Already added to bookshelf][Already added to bookshelf][Already added to bookshelf][Already added to bookshelf][Already added to bookshelf][Already added to bookshelf][Already added to bookshelf][Already added to bookshelf][Already added to bookshelf] 🤭🤭😄😄😄😄😄

44. 44 并 Twin Blooms Burn the Immortals 并蒂焚仙 Happy Shen Hai快乐的神海Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Two Female Leads, No Romance | Traditional Cultivation | Redemption Through Fate | The World Opens Up Later] Fifteen thousand years ago, an ancient bloodbath was deliberately erased from history, burying countless hidden dangers deep in the continent’s ley lines. Fifteen thousand years later, Yun Tingxue and Su Qingyan stumbled into Burning Heaven Valley while fleeing for their lives, and accidentally exposed a shocking conspiracy that had been unfolding for millennia. Rifts in space tore ope 225Reads8.9Score17314d adds

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    This book is worth reading; it describes enlightenment and combat in detail.

45. 45 咒 The Book of Curses: The Immortal Realm’s Ancestor Is Actually Me 咒厄天书：仙界老祖竟是我自己 His Madness疯狂的他Eastern Fantasy751k WordsCompleted “Cursed energy contamination: 99.8%. Complete mutation is expected in one year.” Wang Chuan had no time to resist before he was exiled to the harsh Spirit Realm. As the mighty figures of the Immortal Realm reaped the Dao fruits painstakingly forged by countless cultivators across the Earthly Spirit Realms, the Ancestral God in Wang Chuan’s Niwan Palace erupted. He briefly broke free of the Life-Erasing Curse’s grip and glimpsed an ancient cultivation technique in which cultivators fed on curses. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's already at 400,000 words, with stable updates, exciting content, no mindless plots or harem elements, and the characters are intelligent. Worth a read!

46. 46 孤 A Lone Sword Shines on the Cold River 孤剑照寒江 Tianze Is Out of My League高攀不起的天泽Eastern Fantasy462k WordsOngoing In ancient times, the Sword, Turtle, Ink, and Medicine clans joined forces to forge five artifacts and seal the Gu Emperor. They used a Five Elements Evil-Subduing Formation to keep the world at peace. A thousand years later, the Spirit-Devouring Hall broke the formation and released the Gu. The remnant Gu clan seized the chance to exact revenge, and the two evil forces joined hands to use the Mirror of Reincarnation to revive the Gu Emperor, plunging the martial world into a storm of bloodshed. 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Reading a good book is like transcending time and space to have a heartfelt conversation with wise men. In the world of words, listening to their wise words and feeling the collision of ideas is a wonderful journey for the soul.

47. 47 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 5Reads—Score114d adds

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    Legendary tale, a slow-burn, invincible story with a vast world, exciting battles, and a particular emphasis on the rationality of combat. It features no system, no cheat codes, and is concise and not overly sentimental. The early stages focus on exploration, development, and combat growth, while the later stages emphasize strategic battles and gameplay.

48. 48 阵 The Great Immortal of Formation Origins 阵元大仙 Impressive Presence气势非凡Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted The Gates of Hell conceal hidden secrets, the frigid pool on Tianshan Mountain is shrouded in mystery, and the world beneath the earth reveals a prehistoric civilization. Why did the dragon race disappear? Follow the protagonist into the Zhenyuan Continent for an extraordinary adventure. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Good traditional fantasy novels

49. 49 混 The Way of Chaos, Immortals, and Demons 混沌仙魔道 Born Auspicious天生嘉祥Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Born with blocked meridians, I refuse to believe fate has the final say... One thought can make you an immortal, another a demon. Whether you become an immortal or a demon depends on a single thought in your heart. Among the myriad paths of the world, the Dao of Chaos reigns supreme. Where the sword points is where the heart longs to go. 712Reads—Score10214d adds
50. 50 心 The Heartbell Record of Withering and Flourishing 心钟枯荣录 Ting Yan Sheng听砚生Eastern Fantasy198k WordsOngoing [Good-for-nothing's rise + a golden finger that borrows laws at a price + intertwined hidden and open storylines + overturning the old order that devours people + fiery happy ending] [Boy with a Withered Bell × The Eye Above | Play the pig to eat the tiger, every step a peril] In the eyes of outsiders, Shen Yan is a good-for-nothing with no hope of survival. When he was five, a fine bell, the kind seen only once in a century, inexplicably withered and died. For eleven years, its laws remained —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for something to read, check this out! It features two main characters: a boy with a withered bell and an eye from above. The male protagonist initially appears to be a loser but hides his true strength. He has to pay a heavy price to borrow the law. The plot is full of suspense and will eventually lead to a thrilling and satisfying ending.

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