Any Good Tomato Novels Like Shrouding the Heavens or Sword Comes? 番茄有没有像《遮天》《剑来》这种好书

1. 151 先 The Ancient Prophecy: The Return of Saling 先古之谕萨灵归来 Mr. Sazhilingxing萨之灵星先生Modern Romance89k WordsCompleted In ancient times, shaman mages used their mysterious powers to protect the balance of the land. They lived in harmony with nature, using spiritual energy to preserve the peace of the mountains and rivers and the well-being of their tribes. But their peaceful days were shattered overnight when a rift suddenly appeared in the sky, and monsters and demons from distant star systems surged toward their tranquil homeland like a tidal wave. The shaman mages rallied at once, knowing that the fate of the 165Reads7.9Score100Shelves

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   It doesn't matter what kind of book it is, a good book is one that teaches you something. [Laughs]

2. 152 天EN The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师 Light of the Dao道之光Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself. 703.3kReads9.6Score149.7kShelves
3. 153 嗟 Alas, Immortal 嗟仙 Meticulous Cultivation精耕细作Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [The human side of cultivation, ensemble cast, no golden finger] Now that order has been established in the cultivation world, fighting and killing are no longer the norm. What matters more is navigating human relationships. Zhu Xiaosuo rises from an ordinary mortal to an immortal, one step at a time, in the name of “saving face.” 31.2kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves

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   While the story is captivating, on par with "Sword Comes," it's also highly creative and innovative. The most compelling aspect is its humorous writing style, reminiscent of a Stephen Chow film—hilarious, thrilling, thought-provoking, and moving at the same time.

4. 154 修 The Cultivation Investiture of the Gods 修仙封神榜 Light of the Dao道之光Fantastical Romance602k WordsCompleted In the Age of Declining Dharma, immortals and demons wage a great war. The Way of Heaven is the way of humanity. The survival of the Dharma realm rests in the hands of every one of us. This book is tagged as fantasy romance. The love in this story is the Way of Heaven's care for all living beings, and the righteous love that inspires them to work together to uphold its order. Cultivating immortality means cultivating humanity. The righteous path in this world is a rough one. 14.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves
5. 155 横 Overpowering the Heavens, Starting as the First Emperor of the Desolate Era 横推诸天从荒古第一帝开始 A Husky Showing Off耍帅的二哈Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsOngoing [The rating just came in, and it’ll rise later] The Primordial Era has been hailed as the greatest of all eras, and Jiang Hao made an indelible contribution to it. Because he became an Emperor! After the Primordial Era passes and the Primordial God War ends, a golden age arrives. Jiang Hao transmigrates to the early days of the Desolate Era, ready from the start to undergo the Great Emperor’s tribulation, become the first emperor of the Desolate Era, and usher in the Heavenly Emperor Calendar! F 47.3kReads8.2Score2.2kShelves
6. 156 天 Heaven Does Not Answer 天不应 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Three myriad mounds of yellow earth and white bones, a sword's light like a shadow, the moon like wine. The spring breeze cuts through all the world's troubles. Tell me, peach blossoms, will you turn white-haired too? In the year 547 of the Yong'an era, a pitch-dark snowstorm fell over Kuhai County, a border county in southern Qi. In a dilapidated temple outside the county, Wen Chaoshen found a crippled woman, gravely injured and on the verge of death. He thought she was merely a refugee in dist 85.4kReads9.1Score6.1kShelves
7. 157 赤 There's No Water Left on Red Sun Star 赤阳星没水了 Yang Menqing杨门庆Eastern Fantasy321k WordsCompleted 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing!

8. 158 武 Wuxia: One Swing of My Staff Could Kill You 武侠：我一棍子下去，你可能会死 Elm Leaf Fried Rice榆树叶炒饭Eastern Fantasy954k WordsCompleted After transmigrating for three years, he’s mastered the Golden Bell Shield and Iron Shirt techniques and roams the martial world. In the martial world, a tough body is essential. Fang Ping has mastered the Thirteen Guardians’ Iron Body technique. Invulnerable to blades and bullets, he carries a heavy iron staff and makes quite a splash in the martial world. 17kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves
9. 159 诡EN Anomaly Containment Facility, You're Containing Me, a Human? 诡异收容所，你收容我一个人类？ Yi Chen逸臣Urban3.2M WordsCompleted [No System]+ [No Heroine]+ [Cthulhu]+ [No Tired Tropes] (Also known as: Sequence: Ascension to Godhood) The Dark Prison has merged with reality, and bizarre creatures are invading the world through the “Gates.” An organization has quietly emerged, calling themselves the Wardens. They keep the bizarre creatures behind the “Gates,” and capture and contain any that make it into the world. Lu Xiao accidentally fell into the Dark Prison and lived there alone for three years. After the Wardens discove 52.5kReads9.2Score5kShelves

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10. 160 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 36.2kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves

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    It's finished, take your time reading it.

11. 161 游EN Game Invasion: Addicted to Snatching the Male and Female Leads' Destinies 游戏入侵：抢男女主机缘会上瘾诶 The Cat Isn't Bald猫不秃Sports3.1M WordsCompleted [Game Invasion + No Romance + Leveling + Lone Wolf + Gaming] (Also known as: Game Invasion) After being reborn, the first thing Yu Xunge did was go home and make her younger brother down a bottle of liquor, causing him to miss the first game beta test. In her previous life, she didn't learn until she was dying that he had been scheming against her from the shadows all along. She was merely the villainess in a wish-fulfillment novel about a live-in son-in-law... Every bit of malice she suffered w 969.1kReads9.5Score83.2kShelves

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    Yes, yes, brother, yes, these are some of my favorite books.

12. 162 请 Please, Sir, Save Me 请先生救我 A Skiff Glides on the River小河泛轻舟Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted A book of forgetting sorrow, a page of breathtaking tales. Its ink is black and white, its stories full of twists and turns. [Page One: How can one cure lovesickness that cuts to the bone? One cup of water that forgets sorrow, and love is severed between you and me.] [Page Two: Where can one seek the path to immortality? In the White Jade Capital in the heavens, with its twelve towers and five cities. Surely the answer lies in the skies.] [Page Three: Your Majesty, what troubles you? Will you 257.5kReads8.8Score37.8kShelves

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    The first book features a protagonist with a wordless book that can relieve people's worries by writing down their desires. From then on, the protagonist embarks on a path to save the world. The second book is incredibly exciting, with plot twists and face-slapping moments. The protagonist possesses a unique constitution, and while searching for the mystery of this constitution, he outwits and battles enemies to reach the pinnacle of power.

13. 163 活 Won't Live Past Thirty? I'll Borrow Time from Heaven 活不过三十？我向天赊命 Half-Fat Cat Who Loves Fish爱吃鱼的月半猫Eastern Fantasy88k WordsCompleted The people of the She Dao stronghold never live past thirty. When A She was sixteen, he did the math: he had fourteen years left, and his younger sister had twenty-three. A way out wouldn't come walking into the mountains on its own. Someone would have to trade their life for it. He went into the mountains to search for medicine, and stumbled into an ancient Gu cave sealed for three hundred years. On the brink of death, a Longevity Gu that had slept for a thousand years acknowledged him as its m —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 164 天 Awakened by Heavenly Treasures: I Can Engrave Anything 天物觉醒：我能刻印一切 The Leaf Riding the Wind御风而行的葉子Urban3.7M WordsOngoing [Publication Contract Signed, Safe to Read][Tales of Youth][Everyone Has Common Sense][Absolutely Wonderful][Magic][Distinctive Characters][No Female Lead] My name is Jin Feichen. Draped in the twilight of my youth, I once thought I would muddle through life, relying on taxpayers to support me forever. I thought that would be my fate. However, all of that came to an end on a rainy afternoon. Youth is a grand stage. On that evening when rain poured down in torrents, the stage reached out to me, a 273.3kReads9.5Score22.8kShelves
15. 165 师EN Junior Brother, Don’t Cultivate Immortality Like That 师弟，别这么修仙 Softly Falling Words轻落语Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsCompleted By a stroke of fate, Lu Changsheng is brought into a sect and becomes the junior disciple of Qingyun Peak. Having seen how brutal the path of cultivation can be, he decides to keep a low profile and hide his true abilities. While his senior brothers cultivate, he sleeps. While his fellow disciples take part in trials, he slacks off. Under countless watchful eyes, he does the same thing day after day for ten years, never wavering in his commitment to being a quiet schemer. Until one day, everyone 59.1kReads9.0Score5.2kShelves
16. 166 今 Working Overtime Again Today to Stop the Universe from Going Crazy 今天也在努力加班阻止宇宙发癫 Some Unknown Cultivation Fan某不知名修仙党Eastern Fantasy844k WordsCompleted Also known as: A Record of Cultivation Across the Multiverse. Fantasy + Sci-Fi + Wonder + Comedy; Exploration + Ensemble Cast + Everyday Life. Ji Wuxiu is a mediator for the Interuniversal Administration Bureau. His job used to be breaking up fights between the three great universes, but a disastrous teleportation accident sends him to a strange world of cultivation. Here, the Hehuan Sect is actually an orthodox sect, the little Saintess is a succubus, and his senior brother's flying sword hides 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ji Wuxiu is a mediator at the Inter-Universe Administration Bureau, originally tasked with mediating between the three major universes. However, a disastrous teleportation accident transports him to a strange cultivation world—here, the Hehuan Sect is a reputable sect, the young saintess is a succubus, and his senior brother's flying sword holds something extraordinary. Even more bizarrely, the composition of spiritual energy, the physiques of cultivators, and the methods of Core Formation are all quite different from what he knows about the cultivation world. Therefore, he decides to cultivate discreetly while secretly investigating the truth. Little does he know that he is gradually uncovering the deepest secret of this world—a shocking secret concerning the survival of the entire universe…

17. 167 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 235.3kReads9.7Score27.5kShelves
18. 168 青 The Azure Era 青纪元 Teng Yifang滕以方Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing The vast universe and boundless starry sky hold infinite possibilities. Over tens of billions of years, countless civilizations may have arisen, and the light of civilizations may have intertwined in dazzling splendor. The Era of Creation, the Era of Chaos, the Era of Gods and Ghosts, the Mechanical Era, the Era of Immortals and Demons, and countless other eras now forgotten... Birth, extinction, rebirth. The Azure Era: a journey and exploration to the edge of the universe, telling of gods and a 1.6kReads8.4Score155Shelves

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    Welcome to my first book, *Qing Ji Yuan*. My favorite novels are *Zhe Tian* and *Xian Ni*, which I've reread many times. This book's style is very similar to both. It's only been recommended by the system for seven days, so the rating hasn't gone up yet. Although the early chapters were slightly lacking, I'm working hard to improve. This book tells the story of the collision of multiple civilizations and cultivation systems across the vast universe. It's an exploration of civilization and war, gods and all living beings, the birth and future of the universe. I hope it will bring you a magnificent cosmic journey.

19. 169 不 The Man Who Never Returned 不归之徒 The Wanderer无归者Urban462k WordsOngoing [No AI was used in this story, it was all written by hand. This is not a conventional power fantasy, and the early chapters may be hard to get into, but the author promises the story will be absolutely thrilling later on.] [No System, no invincibility, and not a story centered solely on the protagonist. He has plenty of room to grow, with a small ensemble cast. A slow-burn, long-form story with one female lead, humor, some angst, and a dark tone. Enter at your own risk if that's not your thing.] 102Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Trying to scam me, let's see what my taste is like.

20. 170 我 My Senior Brother Is Too Strong 我的师兄太强了 Ke Ning可宁Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsCompleted Original title: My Senior Brother Is Too Strong The eldest senior brother is diligent and tireless, while the second senior brother likes to sneak off and take it easy. The eldest senior brother is hailed as a genius, while the second is the disgrace of the sect. Until one day, the junior sister discovers that the second senior brother is pretty amazing too... This blurb does it no justice. Read the story for yourself... 60.9kReads8.2Score4.1kShelves
21. 171 机 Mecha: Starting with the Ultimate Iron Cavalry, I Am a Genius Machine Master 机甲：开局终极铁骑，天才智械师 Shang Qiu Listening to Snow商秋听雪Urban1.1M WordsOngoing [Absolutely No AI] [Mecha] [EVA-Inspired Setting] [Mobile Iron Cavalry] [Single Female Lead] [No Mindless Protagonist] [No System] [Ensemble Cast] [Rigorous Logic] [Slightly Slow-Burning] [Alternate Title: Crimson Annihilation] At the end of December, 2025, crimson descended from the sky. The Tree of Life, the Apostles, the Mobile Iron Cavalry… When crimson falls, the world changes, and civilization crumbles, someone must step out of the light and into the shadows, take command of the sacred i 249.6kReads9.0Score38.3kShelves
22. 172 编 Number 1500: Space Visitor 编号1500：空间访客 Zhang Xiaoai张晓爱Modern Romance208k WordsOngoing (Not nonsensical, not a wish-fulfillment story. Both leads are strong, devoted to each other, and cunning.) There are 10,000 spaces in the world. Each space has seven transmigrators and one space administrator. The story unfolds in Space 1500. Explaining the world is too boring. Let's jump straight into exploring and scheming in Space 1500. Good luck, transmigrator! 94Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 173 原 Genshin Impact: A Wish Pool Character, the Demon God Reborn 原神：卡池角色，涅槃之魔神 I'm Just Passing By我只是路过的Anime Fanfiction3.8M WordsOngoing Jun Bai was unhappy with the island storyline in Version 4.8, so he joined a huge number of veteran players in charging onto the MiHoYo community forum. Then he accidentally transmigrated to the world of Teyvat. Bound to a Plot Modification System, he becomes a character in the gacha pool. As long as he earns popularity, he can gain the power to alter the plot. And so, the Phoenix of Rebirth, Phimicus, makes his entrance. Saving Guizhong, protecting the Yakshas, guarding the Raiden Shogun: every 14.8kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
24. 174 劫 The Calamity Furnace 劫炉 Rain Falls, Blade in Hand, No Umbrella落雨带刀不带伞Eastern Fantasy185k WordsCompleted Across the Nine Regions, all living things must “borrow power from Heaven” to cultivate. Every time someone breaks through a major cultivation realm, they sign another “tribulation debt” with the Heavenly Dao. When the debt comes due, a heavenly tribulation descends: survive it, and the debt is cleared and the realm secured; fail, and both body and spirit are destroyed, with no chance of reincarnation. That is why cultivators fear tribulations more than powerful enemies. Only one in a hundred su 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is good.

25. 175 鬼 Demon Slayer: Pillar of the Forest 鬼灭之刃：森之柱 Mu Zi暮自Anime Fanfiction949k WordsOngoing What do you do when Muzan attacks you from the start and you turn into a demon? Before you stands Shinichi Moriki, the Forest Breathing successor who refuses to eat humans, a Pillar feared by countless demons, the honorary founder of the Butterfly Mansion, a devoted supporter of dorayaki, the proud owner of Maruji the Shiba Inu, an idol to the men and women of the Demon Slayer Corps, and a trusted senior to the other Pillars: the Forest Pillar, Moriki Shinichi! [No System! Not a power fantasy! A 4kReads9.1Score375Shelves
26. 176 妹 After My Sister Became the Hero, I Turned Out to Be the Demon King Behind the Scenes 妹妹成为勇者后，我竟是幕后魔王 Mo Xian Yu莫弦鱼Urban2.8M WordsOngoing Enjoy the thrilling experience of following an anime series [Urban] + [Behind-the-scenes] + [Superpowers] + [Overprotective brother] + [System] + [Anime elements] + [High-octane battles] + [Everyday moments now and then] Eight years ago, a mysterious virus known as “Demonic Energy” broke out, starting in Neon. Humans infected by it underwent physical mutations, and their minds became horribly twisted, turning them into puppets controlled by desire. Those infected, who looked like demons when 16.9kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves
27. 177 我 I Really Run an Orphanage, Not an Assassin's Den 我开的真是孤儿院，不是杀手堂 I Am the Ox Warrior我是牛战士Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Physical book edition now available] [Short drama of the same name is now streaming! Watch it on Hongguo!] [The only martial arts ensemble novel on the entire site with such a wild premise!] [At its peak, 1.5 million readers were following it, ranking seventh across all of Tomato Novel. Readers, come on in and take a look!] [Ensemble cast + System + traits + martial arts] Chen Ye transmigrates to the Great Wu Dynasty and binds himself to an Orphan Training System. As long as he raises orphans, 116.1kReads8.9Score12.2kShelves
28. 178 灵 Spiritual Qi Revival: I Snatched the Prodigies' Immortal Ascension Spots 灵气复苏：天骄成仙名额被我截胡 Bao Xu宝煦Eastern Fantasy381k WordsOngoing [Tomato Original | Self-Made Success | Spiritual Qi Revival | Imperial Exams and Court Politics | Cautious Path to Immortality | Alternate History | Crafted by Hand | Ordinary Mortal's Journey | A Splendid World | Positive Energy | Cultivation | Fantasy] Not modern urban high-martial arts! This is pure alternate history and an ordinary mortal's journey. No System, slow pacing. Fast-food readers, proceed with caution. Veteran readers, come on in. An era when the imperial fleet establishes the Mar 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Easy to watch, no brain strain

29. 179 成 Becoming Gojo Satoru’s Best Friend, Then Rewriting His Regrets 成为五条悟挚友，然后改写遗憾 Snake and Short Hair蛇和短发Anime Fanfiction646k WordsOngoing (New author here, please be kind!) (No heroine + making up for the original’s regrets + Gojo’s generation) From the start, I transmigrated into the Zenin Clan as Naobito Zenin’s son. I thought it was just an ordinary transmigration, but then I ran into the legendary Demon King Shuten Doji during a mission. So all it takes is a little binding vow and a little blessing to obtain the only nine-in-one shikigami in history. Deer antlers, a serpent’s body, tiger paws, eagle talons, rabbit eyes, and ox 62.3kReads8.2Score6.5kShelves
30. 180 都 Reborn in the City: The Demon Lord Returns 都市重生之魔尊归来 Ye Yuchen叶羽宸Urban160k WordsOngoing He was once a Demon Venerable who destroyed stars and ruled over countless worlds, but now he's returned to his senior year of high school. In this life, he will not only make up for every regret and protect his loved ones. He will also rule the Myriad Worlds! His name: Li Zhao, the Demon Venerable! 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the online novel market, the theme of "the strong being reborn in a modern city" is nothing new. Many works either simply pile on satisfying face-slapping moments, making the characters flat and mere tools, or they focus solely on fighting and killing, completely abandoning human warmth. However, this novel, *Urban Rebirth: The Demon Lord Returns*, takes a different path: it combines the exhilarating revenge of an invincible protagonist with a softer, more human touch, perfectly blending the cold, ruthless nature of an ancient demon lord with the realities of a high school student's life. It delivers both satisfying moments and relatable moments, creating a highly immersive reading experience. The story immediately builds tension. In the Nine Heavens Cloud Sea Battle, the Xuan Tian Demon Lord Li Zhao and the Ten Demon Lords defend the Extreme Demon Realm, only to be besieged by the Ten Immortal Lords of the Celestial Realm. With his brothers dead and the Demon Realm destroyed, Li Zhao detonated the Xuan Tian Pearl, perishing in the process. Driven by the unwavering resolve to protect those he cared for, a wisp of his soul traversed countless ages, reborn at the age of eighteen—the very point where he was pushed off a cliff, unlocking his demonic destiny. In his past life, he rose from an orphan begging on the streets to become the mighty Xuan Tian Demon Lord, wielding supreme techniques and commanding countless demons, yet ultimately failing to protect his brothers and homeland. Now, returning to the starting point of his tragedy, he is no longer the penniless youth. Thirty thousand years of battle memories and four ancient top-tier Daoist scriptures are sealed within his sea of ​​consciousness. The *Devouring Spirit God and Demon Technique* serves as his core cheat, capable of devouring and refining anything regardless of spiritual energy—a near-invincible cultivation foundation on the spiritually depleted Earth. The most striking aspect of this book is the well-developed and multifaceted character of the protagonist, Li Zhao, a departure from the stereotypical "black and white" approach of traditional demon lord novels. He is the ruthless and decisive Xuan Tian Demon Lord, who has witnessed the collapse of galaxies and the annihilation of countless races. He shows no mercy to his enemies. He is swift and decisive in dealing with Li Hao, who plotted against him, Zhao Yang and Huang Tao, who acted as his accomplices, and other evil spirits. He shows no mercy, settling all karmic debts. Yet, he is not a bloodthirsty madman. In his second life, he remembers the small acts of kindness shown to him by his adoptive mother, Su Wan, and his aunt, Su Qingyao, and strives to protect that warmth. Facing Shen Zhiwei, the kind and timid class monitor with a natural spiritual body, he does not act superior as a demon lord, but gradually accepts this ordinary love. Even when encountering a little ghost coerced into evil, he is willing to send it into reincarnation rather than simply devour and kill it. In this book, "demon" is not simply a label of evil. Li Zhao cultivates the demonic path, but he acts with his own bottom line and morality. Cultivating the demonic path is his path of cultivation, but it is not an excuse for him to abandon his humanity. The world-weary mind of an ancient demon lord is housed within the body of an eighteen-year-old boy, creating a stark contrast that generates numerous interesting and moving dramatic conflicts. On one hand, he is an unparalleled powerhouse capable of shattering corpse kings with his bare hands, fighting against grandmaster cultivators, and stirring up storms and lightning; on the other hand, he can sit at the dinner table, savoring a bowl of simple millet porridge, experiencing human affection and youthful love, and appreciating the ordinary life of a high school classroom and cafeteria. The coexistence of ruthlessness and tenderness, coldness and compassion, allows this character to transcend stereotypes and truly come to life. In terms of pacing, the work achieves a high density of exciting moments without being excessive, and multiple storylines progress simultaneously without becoming chaotic. Main Revenge Storyline: Settle the grudges of the Li family, investigate the hidden dangers of the immortal enemy across lifetimes, explore one's own orphaned origins shrouded in mystery, and uncover the long-buried secrets of the Li family's internal strife and the machinations of evil sects in the capital; Cultivation and Upgrade Storyline: Relying on the "Devouring Spirit and Demonic God Technique," break through from the Demon Seed Realm step by step, while simultaneously cultivating multiple supreme techniques such as the "Mysterious Origin Dragon Transformation Scripture" and the "Yin Yang Two Elements Immortal Demon Harmony Scripture," cultivating the four paths of demon, immortal, monster, and dragon simultaneously, utilizing the haunted house's ley lines, monster inner cores, and cultivator's original resources for rapid growth, with a complete and self-consistent cultivation system; Urban Reality Storyline: Campus life, family power struggles, encounters with local cultivation forces such as the Dragon Group and Xuan Chenzi of Qingfeng Temple, collisions with modern technological power, stealth warships, special armor, and magical arts on the same stage, breaking down the barriers between the modern city and the extraordinary world; The emotional storyline features a complex blend of youthful romance with Shen Zhiwei, familial bonds with her adoptive mother and aunt, and a childhood friendship with Zhang Wei. This interplay of warmth and coldness softens the heavy atmosphere of the action. From school brawls and exorcising a haunted house to resolving a local disturbance at a small restaurant, from battling a black python in a mountain valley to a chess game with Xuan Chenzi, each episode is intricately linked, with small conflicts leading to larger plot developments. The story avoids forced intellectual simplification for the sake of excitement; the villains each have their own motives, and the supporting characters are not merely background figures: the timid yet kind Shen Zhiwei, the gentle and forbearing Su Wan, the carefree Su Qingyao, the righteous policewoman Ling Xiaoxiao, and the enigmatic Taoist Xuan Chenzi—each possesses their own personality and behavioral logic, making the story world vibrant and realistic. Of course, as a lighthearted, action-oriented story for young readers, it also suffers from the minor flaws inherent in this genre. Some supporting characters' shifts in mentality are too rapid, and some conflicts are resolved through the protagonist's overwhelming power; the early scenes blending urban life with supernatural powers feel slightly disjointed. However, these flaws don't detract from the overall quality. The author clearly understands the story's purpose, avoiding blindly inflating power levels while maintaining the characters' emotional core. Many novels about demon lords' rebirth focus on the return of the strong, sweeping away everything for the sake of revenge. But "Urban Rebirth: The Demon Lord Returns" is more than just revenge. Li Zhao, having witnessed countless battles and the destruction of the universe, has only one obsession: "protecting those who are important to him." What he couldn't obtain in his past life, he desperately protects in this one. The flames of war in the demon realm have faded, but a warm meal in the human world, a word of advice from family, and the silent companionship of a lover have become the most precious things in this demon lord's heart. If you're tired of the same old mindless urban fantasy novels and want to read a story about a reborn demon lord with flesh and blood, a gentle heart hidden beneath his ruthless exterior, a tale where you can enjoy the exhilarating revenge and crush your enemies while also experiencing the warmth of human kindness, then this book, "The Demon Lord Returns to the City," is definitely worth reading!

31. 181 我 I'm Blind. What Use Do I Have for Eye Techniques? 我一个瞎子，要瞳术有什么用？ Play Through the Ages戏千秋Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.2M WordsCompleted “Three thousand stars hang in the heavens, and three thousand cities stand below.” This is a saying known by heart to everyone on this continent. When the stars suspended high in the sky fell, the gears of fate began to turn. Strange radiation gave rise to mutants, while phantom star beasts bared their sinister smiles. After destruction, would there be rebirth, or only deeper despair? The star cities built around the fallen stars became humanity's last refuge. Time passed, and over the course of 15.6kReads8.4Score1.6kShelves
32. 182 早 If I’d Known, You Needn’t Have Made Me Transmigrate 早知如此，大可不必让我穿越 The Writer Who Draws码字的画家Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted [System runs in the background, ordinary-person cultivation, not a wish-fulfillment story, tactical spell battles, starting from scratch] Tang Zhen was among the luckiest transmigrators out there. In the eighteenth year after his transmigration, thanks to a spell-copying System with simple mechanics but ridiculously powerful functions, he became the leader of the greatest generation of prodigies in a thousand years of cultivation. The pillars of the righteous sects looked after him with great ca 23.9kReads8.8Score2kShelves

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    The writing is excellent, and the content is profound. The low rating is because some readers of Tomato (the author) can't appreciate finer details. However, let me clarify first: this isn't a lighthearted, wish-fulfillment story; the emotional content is even somewhat angsty. The third volume shifts to an ensemble cast, but I found it even more captivating. [Licking screen][licking screen]

33. 183 画 Drawing Eyes 画眼睛 Light of the Dao道之光Modern Romance306k WordsOngoing Most people are blind in both eyes and heart. They recognize clothes, not people; they see only profit and can’t see cause and effect. The blind are stubborn and foolish. Who will paint eyes for all living beings? 22.3kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
34. 184 仙 Immortal Tomb 仙墓 July Snow Immortal七月雪仙人Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsCompleted One hundred thousand years ago, the immortals waged a great war. Countless immortals perished, the path to immortality was severed, and immortal tombs sprang up across the Immortal Realm. One hundred thousand years later, a tomb raider arrives in the Immortal Realm, carrying the Heavenly Book of Life and Death. “That’s not how you rob a tomb!” Lu Yun watches the immortals floundering in an ancient immortal tomb and smiles. “Want to learn? I’ll teach you.” 10.2kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    The most appealing aspects of *Covering the Sky* and *Sword Comes*, in my opinion, are the plot twists, the powerful contrasts, and the authors' unique logic. However, in the anime/manga/game genre, there are many light novels and many new authors. If you see a good one, there's always some explanation, but it might end badly... Currently, I'm reading *Hunter x Hunter*. Although it's not an ancient cultivation novel, it's quite good so far, and it has elements of *The Nine Gates*.

35. 185 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.9kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    A million people are chasing after the capital, just watch!

36. 186 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 234.7kReads9.4Score27kShelves
37. 187 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 464Reads8.1Score191Shelves

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    That winter, the martial world died. The Heavenly Realm slaughtered the entire martial arts world, staining mountains and rivers with blood. Beauty is synonymous with death—Zhao Qinghe, the most beautiful princess in the world, the most beautiful woman under heaven. When she smiled, the world paled in comparison; when she drew her sword, even gods bowed. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword was invincible in three moves. Beside her were two even more dangerous women: Luo Qinghan, "Ink Feather Godslayer"; and Wen Wanqing, "Gentle Palm Suppressing Heaven." The three were unassuming, like refined ladies, like delicate flowers. Their two adorable pets were even more extraordinary: the Myriad Demonic Ice Python "Frost Profound," and the ancient divine beast "Soul-Devouring Golden Eyes" Ink Flame. The winter snow had not yet stopped, but the killing had already begun. The sharpest sword in the world was wrapped in the sweetest sugar.

38. 188 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 494kReads9.7Score70.5kShelves
39. 189 雪 Intrepid Blade’s Path in the Snow 雪中悍刀行 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted The jianghu is a beaded curtain. Great and small figures are its beads; great and small stories, the strings that bind them. And loyalty and affection are the spirit that gives those beads their luster. The story is drawing to a close. The final chapter will end with those words: “Waiter, bring us some wine.” 11.5kReads9.7Score603Shelves

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    These two books are super good, covering both the imperial court and the martial arts world.

40. 190 千 The Thousand-Mile Qi Fortune Map 千里炁运图 Bi Longdan笔龙胆Eastern Fantasy94k WordsOngoing A streamer transmigrates to the Heavenly Dao Sect. After forming a contract with the Thousand-Mile Qi Fortune Chart, likes and tips from his livestreams are converted directly into merit and spirit stones in the cultivation world, opening up a path of cultivation that leaves everyone else in the dust. 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Having transmigrated into the world of cultivation, every victory in his battles is achieved through stunning methods that always catch the eye.

41. 191 宗 My Sect Ordered Me to Marry, So I Activated an Infinite Exchange System 宗门强令娶妻，激活无限兑换系统 Cold Hands, Normal Pulse手冰凉脉正常Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [“Good-for-nothing’s comeback” + “System exchange” + “Marriage and growth” + “Play the pig to eat the tiger”] The sect orders an old man in his seventies to take a wife, and he activates the Marriage and Longevity System! A different kind of System, a different kind of thrill! While everyone else has to grovel to survive and grow, the protagonist insists on fighting back, soaring through the skies on his sword. Immortality is no longer a dream. 3.4kReads6.4Score304Shelves

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    A 9.9 Rating is required to be worth reading, and multiple readings are needed to be considered a good book? By this standard, how many books actually qualify? And what score would you give these few? [Admiration][Cool][Facepalm][What][What]

42. 192 羽 Ascension, Yet No Immortality 羽化非仙 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉Xianxia736k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no harem, not a transmigration story] [There is no sect competition, and yet it is the truest sect competition of all: the losers will see their lives, sects, traditions, and even their entire races erased.] The righteous path is not as bright and noble as it appears; The demonic path is not as cruel and bloodthirsty as it is portrayed; But evil cultivators are even more wicked than anyone could imagine. Here, there is love that spans ten thousand years, hatred that 5kReads—Score610Shelves

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    "But what the sect gave you was worldly silver, not cultivation stones! The sect has never treated you as a cultivator!" The protagonist exposed her self-deceiving lie, and at that moment, she fell silent. [Sparrow's Divine Work]

43. 193 开 From the Start, I Drew a Barren Field: I Rise by Slaying Insects 开局抽到废田：我靠杀虫逆袭宗门 Cold Hands, Normal Pulse手冰凉脉正常Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Cautious cultivation + farming + earning spirit stones + no System + no harem]. Important things bear repeating: this is a cautious cultivation story, a farming story, and the protagonist is the sort who will keep hiding and playing it safe until the end of time. If that's not your thing, please don't click in. The heavens collapse, countless realms sink into ruin, and all living beings are but ants swept along by the tides. Even the Supreme Immortal Emperor cannot escape the fate of being cons 2.5kReads—Score192Shelves
44. 194 仙 The Immortal World's Idol 仙界的爱豆 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉9k WordsCompleted The Idol of the Immortal Realm 281Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 195 不 Wait, How Did My AI Girlfriend Cultivate into a Sword Immortal? 不是，我电子女友咋修成剑仙了 Universe's Invincible Tyrannosaurus Roast Goose宇宙无敌暴龙烧鹅Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication, read with confidence] [One heroine] [Fresh premise] [Virtual girlfriend raising + pay-to-power-up] My name is Chen Huai'an. I have cancer, and I'm about to die. Lately, I've gotten hooked on a game where you raise a virtual girlfriend. I spend money to buy her cultivation techniques and magical treasures. Even though my wallet is empty, I couldn't be happier. I always thought it was just a game, until one day my virtual girlfriend gave me a pill. The next second, the pil 185.1kReads9.3Score243.7kShelves

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    [Single Female Lead] [New Genre] [Absolutely Must-Watch] My name is Chen Huai'an, and I have cancer; I'm dying. Recently, I've become obsessed with a game where you raise a virtual girlfriend. I recharge my account to buy her cultivation techniques and magical artifacts. Although my wallet is empty, I'm very happy. I always thought it was just a game, until one day, my virtual girlfriend gave me a pill. The next second, the pill appeared in my hand... I seem to... Not have to die?!

46. 196 言 Words That Never Miss 言出次随 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉37k WordsCompleted Say it, and it happens next time 863Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 197 酒 The Wine Sword Immortal: A God-Tier Brewer Who Slays the Heavenly Gate While Drunk! 酒剑仙：神级酿酒师，醉斩天门！ Where Did the God of Wealth Go?财神去哪了Urban739k WordsOngoing The Heavenly Gate descended, spiritual qi revival began, and exotic beasts appeared. The young Wang Xianxian unexpectedly awakened a mundane vocation: [Brewer]. At the brink of despair, he comprehended the Way of Wine and awakened the vocation [Wine Sword Immortal]. From then on, Wang Xianxian began his path to strength: brewing wine, drinking wine, and getting drunk. Years later, the Wine Sword Immortal stood atop the Heavenly Gate. He gazed at the demons filling the skies. With a flick of his 6.1kReads9.3Score511Shelves

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    A young man, a sword in hand, roams the martial world with unbridled joy... Death is not the end; the young man possesses boundless courage, what is there to fear? Master, farewell forever, your unfilial disciple...

48. 198 凡 Mortal Roots 凡根 Xiao Wei晓威Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted He was once a boy in the mountains. He never knew why people were born into different ranks, but because he was told he had no immortal roots, he was doomed to remain beneath others forever, without even the right to dream of changing his fate. His only family left him to seek the path to eternal life, and he had to smile as he sent them off, only to turn away with tears in his eyes. Yet he firmly believed: Heaven and earth are the board, and I am a pawn. My steps may be slow, but I will never r 5.7kReads8.6Score473Shelves

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    This is pretty good; it's a "mortal's path" where you level up step by step.

49. 199 百 A Hundred Wasted Meridians? I Have a Hundredfold Cultivation Space 百脉废灵根？我有百倍修炼空间 The City Falls, Yet the Flowers Say Nothing倾城花不语Xianxia368k WordsOngoing [Mortal Cultivation | Space Upgrades | No System | No Harem] Shen Qing, a good-for-nothing with a hundred-spirit-root constitution, unexpectedly acquires a mysterious space where time flows a hundred times faster: the [Tortoiseshell Cave Heaven]. Time passes a hundred times faster inside, and it also holds the immortal cultivation art "Evergreen Art". Plant a spirit herb for ten years, and it becomes a thousand-year-old immortal herb; Raise a spirit beast for a hundred years, and it becomes a te 13Reads—Score100Shelves

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    [A Mortal's Journey to Immortality | Space Upgrade | No System | No Harem] Shen Qing, a seemingly useless cultivator with a hundred spiritual roots, unexpectedly obtains a mysterious space with a time flow speed a hundred times faster—the [Turtle Shell Cave Heaven]. Within the cave heaven, time flows a hundred times faster, and it also contains the immortal cultivation technique, the "Evergreen Technique." A spiritual herb planted for ten years becomes a thousand-year-old immortal herb; a spiritual beast raised for a hundred years becomes a ten-thousand-year-old divine beast; he cultivated within it for a thousand years, ultimately becoming the Dao Ancestor of countless realms! Time flows on, and the world changes. Those fellow cultivators who mocked him back then have long since turned to dust; while the former seemingly useless cultivator with a hundred spiritual roots now stands alone at the pinnacle of immortality, overlooking the ages! [Admiration][Shy]

50. 200 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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    If you don't want to read a novel with a simple good-versus-evil dichotomy, this political intrigue novel is perfect. It has no cheat codes, human nature is unpredictable, and the characters are portrayed in a very three-dimensional and vivid way.

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