Are Traditional, Passionate Fantasy Stories a Thing of the Past? Looking for Ones with No System and No Do-Gooder Protagonists 传统热血玄幻没落了吗？无系统，不圣母的那种

1. 551 都 Now That We're Cultivating Immortality, Who Wants to Be a Workhorse? 都修仙了，谁还做牛马 Craving Fish, Cooking Cats馋鱼煮猫Eastern Fantasy279k WordsCompleted There are countless wage slaves, but I'm the one and only immortal! After thirty years as a wage slave, Wang Xiaochen accidentally transmigrated to the Immortal Martial World. “What? Wang Xiaochen is physically impaired and can't cultivate immortality?” The Prince of Ning's heir: “Come on, let's head to the Black Mountain Secret Realm. I'll take the lead!” “What? Wang Xiaochen needs rare medicinal herbs?” The Lord of Qingfeng City: “Brother Xiaochen, you must accept these herbs. If you refuse, y 2Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 552 源 The Origin Point 源初起点 Xing Sixue星思雪Eastern Fantasy458k WordsOngoing [No System, traditional fantasy, an intelligent protagonist, one heroine] Lintian was born into a clan in a small town of a dynasty on the Beast Spirit Continent. His parents were both ordinary people. Yet in this humble clan, he became a prodigy and earned the chance to join an academy, becoming the pride of his people. But only after arriving at the academy did he realize how mediocre he was. By sheer good fortune, he found an opportunity that helped him gain a foothold. It gave him confidence 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm looking for a story without a system, a male protagonist who isn't a saint, and a slow-burn plot. The world-building is quite grand, and not many people are reading it right now. I've been holding onto it myself, so I'd really appreciate it if you could help me critique it and point out its shortcomings. This would help me create a better story and ending. Thank you all!

3. 553 万 King of Eternity 万古之王 Flying Divine Bull飞天神牛Eastern Fantasy8.2M WordsOngoing Ye Wushuang, the young master of a fallen family, was married into his bride’s family. On his wedding night, he was framed for making advances on his sister-in-law and died with hatred in his heart. At the moment of his death, he merged with the memories of his previous life as a Heavenly Emperor and fully awakened. His old enemies now sit securely at the very peak of the heavenly realm. His former disciples have become peerless powerhouses. The women he once loved still wait eagerly for his ret 124.2kReads9.1Score9.1kShelves

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   Both are good, but it feels like the author changed for "The Chaos God King Enters the Immortal Realm," while "The Lower Realm" is quite good.

4. 554 鬼 Dawn Over Guigu 鬼谷破晓传 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia fantasy, no System, no transmigration, no fanfiction, no wild flights of fancy, rich historical knowledge, tightly plotted story, a tribute to traditional martial arts, a work of conscience] One thought separates ascension from demonic corruption. Defy the heavens, and live forever, undying. If you ask where the path to immortality lies, look to the ninefold Kunlun, ninefold abyss. A young swordsman bearing the weight of his family's vengeance ventures through the martial worl 3kReads8.7Score339Shelves

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   A new work with a million views, well-written, highly recommended.

5. 555 尘 Dust at Dusk, Returning to the Ruined Tower 尘暮归残楼 A Returning Traveler Cherishes Simple Joys归客眷清欢Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing A tale of love and hate, a lament for the tragedies of the mortal world. Shen Yichen, a man everyone under heaven believes to be a mere pawn, ventures alone and boldly into the world of cultivation, then roams the martial world in a drunken haze, repaying both kindness and enmity! Love between a human and a demon, romance between a human and a monster, bonds forged by fate, love in this life, rivalry between father and son, loyalty between brothers... A different martial world, a different morta 222Reads6.3Score100Shelves

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   Ten years of lamplight in the night rain of Jianghu

6. 556 神 Venerable Soul Martial Lord 神魂武尊 Little Tornado小龙卷风Eastern Fantasy7.6M WordsCompleted [Who in this world can stop me from sweeping through the ages? Who in all the land dares stand in my way as I conquer every direction?] A martial emperor of his generation was murdered and met his end. Ten thousand years later, he is reborn in the body of a young man named Qin Feng. Awakening an unparalleled divine soul and cultivating the supreme martial path, he stirs up a storm and contends with countless prodigies. The Myriad Worlds will tremble at his return! 844Reads7.9Score105Shelves
7. 557 猎 A Hunter’s Mortal Heart on the Path to Immortality 猎人凡心征仙途 Yu Zhen羽祯Eastern Fantasy454k WordsCompleted This is not a story about becoming an immortal, but an epic about cultivating humanity. When he points his sword at the abyss, what the shattered void reveals is a prison of karma forged from the obsessions of all living beings. Were those tribulation survivors who vanished in ancient times fighting against fate, or trying to reclaim the glimmer of humanity erased by immortal arts? This book offers not only a gripping adventure, but also profound reflections on human nature and the meaning of l 46Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   I recommend a fantastic book—it's not mindless, doesn't drag, and isn't padded with unnecessary details. The villains are intelligent, and the protagonist's plot armor isn't overly strong!

8. 558 启 The Dawn of the Dharma-Ending Age 启明末法 Thirty-Seven Sparks三七星火Eastern Fantasy51k WordsOngoing [Self-redemption] + [Revenge] + [Cunning] + [Passion] + [No System] + [Power Fantasy] The Imperial Clan rules over countless worlds. The Qiming Realm, forgotten by the Imperial Clan, has entered an age when the laws of the world are fading. All races desperately seek the path to immortality, while practitioners of every way brave the trials in search of new life. With his sect destroyed, Meng Cang bears both hope and a curse as he sets out on a broken path to invincibility! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   They're all pretty.

9. 559 可 Maybe I'm Actually a Little Strong 【可能我真的有点强】 Goodbye, Nine-Patterned Dragon再见九纹龍Eastern Fantasy279k WordsOngoing [No System] [Power fantasy] [Angst] [Villain] [Two male leads] If you don’t like it, don’t read! The protagonist, Jiang Zhenghao, accidentally transmigrates to a wild and untamed world. The seven kingdoms scheme against one another, each resorting to sinister means. Yet when faced with foreign enemies, all seven stand together to resist invasion! Here, there is Jiang Haoyu, whose white clothes and silver hair make him look almost otherworldly! There is Fang Jianpeng, the young sword champion who 8Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   That white outfit was so cool! It immediately reminded me of Li Xiangyi. The same handsome, domineering, and smug air—that's something to be encouraged! Keep it up!

10. 560 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: It Begins with a Broken Stone 凡人修仙：从捡到破石头开始 A Tiny Little Wind一只风小小Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsOngoing [Mortal cultivation + no System + traditional cultivation] In a village where no immortal had ever been seen, a group of men in black suddenly appeared, seemingly searching for something. By the time they left, the village had already been burned to the ground. Lin Yuan, the sole survivor, set out to hunt down the men in black and take his revenge... 8.2kReads7.5Score599Shelves

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    Mortals cultivate immortality through Qi Refining and Foundation Building, without a system.

11. 561 万 The Eternal Medicine Emperor 万古药帝 North Star北极星Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsOngoing The Medicine King of his past life returns to his youth. In this life, my fate is mine to command. I will never again stand by and watch my family, my beloved, and my dear friends leave me one by one! He has only one goal: to live this life without regrets. I’ll slaughter ninety million foes, and the first drop of blood has yet to cool! In this life, I’ll cut down the young prodigies and destroy my enemies... When I’m riding high, I’ll drink my fill of wine across the martial world; when I’m dow 379Reads7.3Score—Shelves
12. 562 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Seeking Only Eternal Life 凡人修仙：只为长生 Take My Surname and Give You My Name以吾之姓冠你之名Eastern Fantasy162k WordsCompleted (A mortal’s cultivation journey, immortality.) The world is divided between those with spiritual roots and those without. Those with spiritual roots can cultivate, while those without cannot. But the world is vast and full of wonders. Must one really have spiritual roots to cultivate? I, Xu Changsheng, defy the heavens. I use my sword as my dantian, drawing the qi of heaven and earth into the sword core. From this day on, there is no longer the mortal Xu Changsheng, only the Immortal Emperor Cha 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After 8,000 hours of reading, all my recommendations are top-notch! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

13. 563 剑 Sword Emperor 剑帝 The Flying Gecko会飞的壁虎Eastern Fantasy48k WordsOngoing A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy, no system, no saintly heroine, looking for a bookshelf.

14. 564 争 Striving for Immortality 争仙 I'm Zhang Dapao, Everyone Fears Me我张大炮谁都怕Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [A classic mortal cultivation story + no System + Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Core Formation] Archaeology expert Wang Zheng transmigrates to the cultivation world, bringing with him a double-sided bronze mirror unearthed from an unknown ancient tomb. While tending cattle one day, he spots a block of ice floating down the stream. To his surprise, someone is sealed inside... 16.9kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves
15. 565 万 The Ancestral Sage of Ten Thousand Demons 万妖圣祖 October Years十月流年Eastern Fantasy19.5M WordsOngoing A half-demon youth obtains the Demon Clan's sacred tome. He transforms into a Heavenly Wolf, devours the moon, and keeps female ghosts as servants; becomes a Vermilion Bird, burning the heavens and boiling the seas; takes the form of a White Tiger and slaughters his way across the world; cultivates into a Divine Dragon and roams the seas and skies; becomes a Kunpeng and soars through the Nine Heavens; devours heaven and earth and transforms into myriad demons. He rules the three thousand worlds, 14kReads9.1Score572Shelves
16. 566 逍 The Carefree Guide to Taming Demons 逍遥御魔录 Wooden Fish by the Abyss临渊木鱼Eastern Fantasy130k WordsOngoing Ling Yun, leader of the Carefree Sect, is unexpectedly reborn on the Continent of Magic and Martial Arts! Here, magic dazzles and martial arts reign supreme, but he... With a lifetime of Carefree martial arts, he stands alone against the world! The Northern Darkness Divine Art absorbs the stars and devours the moon, while the Dugu Nine Swords shatter every technique! Once a useless weakling, now he defies the heavens! Between magic and martial arts, which will rule the world? Can the Carefree S —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 567 魔 The Demon Seeks the Way 魔头求道 Ying An Qian Si瀛安千祀Eastern Fantasy488k WordsOngoing But Zhao Jun no longer felt afraid, nor did he hate himself. All that remained was his passion for the world and his desire to protect it. “I’m going to change all of this...” “I’m going to forge a new path...” These were his honest thoughts now, and the thing he wanted most to do. Even if it meant being torn to pieces, he would fight, compete, and seize what he wanted! At the thought, his eyes trembled, revealing a hint of excitement and a touch of madness. But for some reason, “Is this what I 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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18. 568 我 I Take All Living Beings as Fuel on the Path to Eternal Life 我以众生为资粮，踏上长生路 A Scavenger on Paper纸上拾荒客Eastern Fantasy202k WordsOngoing Across the split ridges of the desolate province, a broken sword rings; beneath the Demon-Sealing Abyss, an ancient fiend awakens. As the first bell shatters, time falls into chaos; a three-hundred-year dream collapses in a single night. Atop Qingyun Mountain, the path to immortality is cold; the bonds between fellow disciples are but pieces on a chessboard. Humanity is kindling, the Dao is fire, and all living beings are my provisions. The calamity has yet to come, but the winds are already ris 2Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist, fueled by humanity, is reborn and single-mindedly pursues immortality. The memories of being hunted by three major powers are deeply etched in his mind. After his rebirth, he discreetly plots and secretly accumulates power, striving to avoid the regrets of his past life while also preparing for the impending catastrophe. The premise is captivating, and the plot is incredibly engaging! [Kissing emojis]

19. 569 部EN The Glory of the Tribe 部族荣光 Funeral Fox丧狐Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted The Jiang Clan and the Shentu Clan, both renowned for their beautiful women, have been at war for three years. Nearly all the adult men of the Jiang Clan have been killed. If they lose the Clan Deathmatch, every woman in the Jiang Clan will be tortured to death, humiliated, and sold. Despair hangs over the entire clan. Some choose to flee, while others betray their own people. Fifteen-year-old Jiang Xuan is still just a boy, but for his mother, his younger sister, and the women of his clan, he h 10.1kReads9.2Score831Shelves

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    Slow burn, watch it slowly

20. 570 大 A Literary Youth in the Han Dynasty 大汉文艺青年 Last Night I Saw Your Post昨夜见君帖Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [History] [Alternate World] [Transmigration] [Witty and Humorous] [Multiple Heroines] Fan Li, a rogue who runs a bar, undergoes Transmigration into ancient times. One poem stuns the literary world, and one song brings listeners to tears. From his initial, desperate flight to making his first splash at a grand literary gathering; from showing off his divine prowess at Chongli Terrace to fighting bloody battles in a lone northern fortress, the rascal laughs and curses his way through it all. In t 4.8kReads7.8Score360Shelves

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    The structure is grand, the writing is delicate, and the characters are vivid and lifelike—it's captivating! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

21. 571 开 A Beautiful Master from the Start, I Become the Peerless Bow Emperor 开局美女师父，我成为绝世弓帝 Tai Yu Xin Hong太羽心鸿Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + Plot-driven + Single heroine + No showboating or face-slapping] I have a bow, and one arrow can chill the light across nineteen provinces. My arrows can pierce armor, break through qi, track their targets automatically, and deal fire or ice damage. I can even unleash a powerful AOE attack. Who dares take an arrow from me? Comments and corrections are welcome! Synopsis 2: The world’s alchemical flames are divided into four grades: low, middle, high, and supreme. They say there is an 258Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I have a bow, one arrow's light chills nineteen provinces. I have a cloud-piercing arrow, a thousand armies come to meet me. My arrow can pierce armor, can pierce air, and can even track automatically; who dares to take a hit from my arrow?

22. 572 道 The Way Has Its Own Way 道，亦有道 A Fool Drinking Alone痴人独酌Eastern Fantasy191k WordsOngoing Yun Yixi transmigrated to this world and lived a happy life for ten years. Then, on his sixteenth birthday, the day of his coming-of-age ceremony, everything was taken from him. Yes, the happiness that belonged to him vanished in an instant. He must save his father's life and find the murderer to avenge him. More than that, he must seek out the legendary realm of the Great Dao that can reverse life and death, and reclaim the happiness he treasures above all else. And so, he resolutely set out on —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fantasy novel, no system, no saintly characters, single female lead!

23. 573 噬 The Devouring Emperor Reborn 噬帝重生 All-Devouring Daoist通吃道人Eastern Fantasy10.6M WordsCompleted “Old man with the white beard, you make the Dao of Eating sound incredible. So how do we attain the Dao?” “The Buddha says that killing one person makes you a First-Ground Bodhisattva, while killing ten makes you a Second-Ground Bodhisattva…” “Stop! We’re talking about the Dao of Eating!” “Eat one person and gain the Lesser Dao, eat a hundred and gain the Middle Dao, eat ten thousand and gain the Great Dao…” “Ugh… I’m going to be sick!” “Senior Brother! Are you done throwing up? Come help me app 1.8kReads8.5Score263Shelves

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    These two books are good.

24. 574 申 Shen Gongbao's Modern Fantasy Adventure 申公豹的现代奇幻之旅 Toad Who Loves Eating Goose癞蛤蟆爱吃大鹅Urban113k WordsCompleted Transmigration + comedy + corruption + invincibility. Shen Gongbao accidentally transmigrates to the modern world, where he suffers bullying and hardships before becoming a modern-day powerhouse. Using nuclear weapons and other advanced technology, he storms the Chan Sect and captures the Boundless Immortal Elder alive, forcing Yuanshi Tianzun to step down. A thrilling power fantasy packed with satisfying payback. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 575 我 My Fate Is Mine to Decide, Gods and Demons 我命由我定神魔 Toad Who Loves Eating Goose癞蛤蟆爱吃大鹅Eastern Fantasy102k WordsOngoing He keeps a low profile as he quietly builds his strength, appearing calm on the surface while hiding a calculating mind and deep-laid schemes. Just when everyone thinks he can only struggle to survive, he devotes himself to cultivation and endures countless hardships before rising to power in a single day. He seems harmless, but secretly plots in the shadows, painstakingly cultivating through countless days and nights and turning every hardship into nourishment for his growth. —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 576 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 1MReads9.9Score162.2kShelves
27. 577 凡 A Minor Cultivator's Return Home 凡人小修归乡录 Sour, Bitter, Spicy, and Salty酸我苦辣咸Eastern Fantasy787k WordsCompleted Mortal cultivation + no System + a protagonist who grows over time + slow burn A change of pace: the path of cultivation isn’t all fighting and killing. Examining your heart along the way is also a form of cultivation. Gu Xin thinks he has simply become lost in some unknown fragment of ancient history. Instead, his soul has transmigrated to another continent, where he must survive alone. Amid the endless mortal world, all I ask is for a roof over my head and a patch of earth beneath my feet. I s 362Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Is the name "traditional fantasy" traditional enough?

28. 578 月 Mu Qing Beneath the Moon 月下木青 Forest Moon Night森月夜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The human-faced Yong, the talking Shangao, the four-horned Tulao, the flying fish... Strange and rare beasts appear throughout the mountains and seas, and mysterious, perilous tales unfold. But look closely at the mountains and seas, and you'll find that beasts are only half as terrifying as the human heart. To learn the rest, listen on. Mu Qing was found by her master and raised on Mount Sheng. On her first trip down the mountain to hunt beasts, she brought home a gifted junior apprentice brot 1Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 579 青 The Azure Profound Cave Heaven 青玄洞天 Mandarin Orange and Pomelo柑橘柚子Eastern Fantasy325k WordsOngoing I ride the clouds with effortless grace, and gaze down upon the world below. Ask where I am bound: to the carefree Pavilion of Eternal Life. The immortal Dao stretches endlessly. Where does the path lie? If science and technology are the primary productive force, then in the cultivation world, immortal arts and spells must surely be the primary productive force too. The cultivation world should not be so backward. Just watch how I reshape the world and unleash the forces of production! No Syste 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The path to immortality is vast and mysterious; where does it lead? If science and technology are the primary productive forces, then in the world of cultivation, immortal magic must also be the primary productive force. The world of cultivation should not be so backward. Watch as I transform the world and unleash its productive forces! A tale of profound mystery, without systems, without rebirth, without useless individuals, without deep-seated hatred. The highest good is like water.

30. 580 退 A Retired Female General Storms the Cultivation World 退伍女将军勇闯修仙界 It All Comes to the Same Thing横竖都是一样Fantastical Romance701k WordsOngoing [Strong heroine + adorable pets + fantasy] Nine floating duckweeds drift through the cold universe. Eight are lush and vibrant, while the last is nothing but a phantom. At its center lies chaos, and within that chaos are three pairs of eyes, fixed intently on the phantom. The story begins with two years of military service. She was a young general who fought enemies in a sea of blood! After laying down her armor and returning home, she became a destitute village girl who had failed to find her y 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy, no system or rebirth, smooth and fast-paced plot, intelligent and grand world view, strong female protagonist.

31. 581 墨 Ink Bones, Blank Space 墨骨留白 Mountain Sleep, Dawn Drowsiness, Rain山眠晓困雨Eastern Fantasy460k WordsCompleted [Artist + Transmigration + One Female Lead + Slice of Life + Humor] In his previous life, no one loved him, and he had nothing to hold on to. Born into hardship and dogged by misfortune, his life ended when a bolt of heavenly lightning struck. By a twist of fate, however, it ruined someone else's cultivation and karma, turning him into a puppet for that person to recover through, though he himself remained unaware. From then on, a little supervisor and a pen accompanied him as he made his quiet 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come and see! Come and see! The plot twists keep happening!

32. 582 太 Primordial Godslayer 太古弑神 Mu Yang A暮杨AEastern Fantasy700k WordsOngoing Since time immemorial, humanity has prayed to the gods for lasting prosperity, healthy children and grandchildren, and favorable weather. People burn incense and pray, kneeling all day in hopes of receiving protection; they bow at ancestral shrines to pray for their wishes to come true; they offer sacrifices to demonstrate their devotion. Only then can they attain the Dao, ascend, and reach paradise. In people's hearts, the gods they worship are supreme beings. They believe that the spirits abov 2Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 583 昙 Epiphyllum Gallery 昙花廊 I'm Not a God我不是神明Eastern Fantasy159k WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan Wuxia, Battles of Wits, The Protagonist's Coming-of-Age Story] Legend speaks of a place of indescribable beauty, seemingly teeming with life, yet utterly lifeless beneath the surface. There are flights of steps and rows of torii gates, all leading to... a motionless lake. The young are meant to dream of the jianghu, and so he wanders by mistake into the Ephemeral Blossom Gallery. What is the jianghu of youth like? What is the jianghu in a young heart like? In this world of shifting for —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A completely new system; readers are encouraged to experience it for themselves.

34. 584 逆 Defying Immortals and Slaying Gods, Starting as a Demon 逆仙伐神，从一只妖开始 Wang Malou王吗喽Eastern Fantasy906k WordsCompleted [Cunning schemes + underdog comeback + passion + ruthless decisiveness + Demon Eyes] In an age when the gods have withdrawn from the world, the ancient demons have been reduced to criminals, and the Demon King's son has been cast adrift in the mortal realm. He awakens the Heaven-Opening Demon Eyes and masters supreme techniques! He defies heaven and fate, slaughters immortals, and brings all the realms to their knees. The gods are left speechless as he restores the ancient demon clan to its form —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend it!

35. 585 混 Chaos God-Demon Art 混沌神魔诀 Heavenly Show天秀Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted Standard version: Young Yun Yang has his cultivation crippled and his meridians shattered, reduced to a worthless nobody and left to endure every hardship life can throw at him. At the brink of despair, he luckily obtains the Chart of Gods and Demons of the Heavens. He cultivates the Chaos God-Demon Art and forges a Chaos God-Demon Body. From then on, he tramples geniuses beneath his feet and sweeps across the ages. If I become a demon, the Myriad Worlds will run red with blood! If I become a go 1.4kReads8.1Score138Shelves

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36. 586 合 The Useless Disciple of the Hehuan Sect 合欢宗废材 Qin Gengxin秦更新Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + traditional fantasy + multiple heroines + espionage + battles of wits] Ye Huan is a disciple so disappointing that even the Hehuan Sect wants nothing to do with him. By chance, he obtains an inheritance, and from then on becomes a man who can hold up the heavens. One way for men to survive in the Hehuan Sect is to become spies. As it happens, Ye Huan is an espionage enthusiast, and with his exceptional powers of logical deduction, he matches wits with all sides on the covert fro 1.8kReads7.2Score173Shelves

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    Cultivation + Multiple Female Leads [Admiration][Making a face][Admiration][Thinking][Shy][Awkward laugh][Shy][Smirking][Cool][Cool][Admiration][Pouting][Laughing][Cool][Smirking][Smirking]

37. 587 出 Draw Your Sword! 出剑！ Lonely A-San寂寞阿三Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + swordsmanship + no System + one female lead or none] On the execution ground, just as the executioner’s blade was about to sever his head, a powerful cultivator rescued him and fed him a Heavenly Pill. From that day on, Jiang Cheng began his own path of cultivation. He was born with a sword constitution and possessed supreme comprehension. He never forgot a sword move once he’d seen it. Whether his sword intent improved depended entirely on his mood. What does it mean to b 4kReads8.3Score223Shelves
38. 588 剑 The Sword Shines Across the Universe 剑耀寰宇 Mu Tianya沐天涯Eastern Fantasy333k WordsOngoing [No System, traditional fantasy, the Myriad Worlds, a golden age, bloodline rivalries, and battles of physiques.] When an ultimate taboo being descended upon the world from the Land of Heavenly Punishment, Heavenly Venerables bled, and Great Emperors lay dead. Sages were ants, and kings were blades of grass. As the eternal age neared its end, Qin Yu stood before the people, raised his sword, and looked up at the heavens. “Changing the heavens isn’t hard.” 318Reads—Score—Shelves

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39. 589 战 War God Rampage 战神狂飙 One Thought, Vast Ocean一念汪洋Eastern Fantasy22.7M WordsOngoing Ye Wuqian was born with peerless talent, a dazzling genius. But to uncover the mystery of his origins, he willingly vanished from the world, pretending to be a good-for-nothing as he refined the source of the Sacred Battle Art for a full ten years! Now his ten years are up, and the true dragon has returned! An invincible path begins, one where he crushes countless prodigies and geniuses, smashes every royal and divine physique, and tears apart the legends of the heavens, making the myriad worlds 39.8kReads9.1Score1kShelves
40. 590 御 Ghost-Taming Son-in-Law: All My Beloved Ghost Servants Are Goddesses 御鬼赘婿：我的团宠鬼仆全是女神 Tun Xiaohan豚小憨Eastern Fantasy373k WordsCompleted [Ghost Taming➕Invincible Protagonist➕Rags-to-Riches Son-in-Law➕Anti-Trope] [System➕Multiple Heroines➕Supernatural Mystery➕Immortality] [Dark Revenge➕Ruthless Action➕Mastermind➕Devouring Evolution] [Underworld Intrigue➕Netherworld Business Wars➕Reincarnated Ghost Emperor➕Unhinged Farming] Transmigrate into the body of a useless son-in-law who's just been dumped? Lu Yunxiao laughs. He binds himself to a ghost-taming System: vengeful ghosts grant cultivation, while fierce ghosts become divine weapo 19Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    It's super good, every word is precious, and the premise is quite interesting.

41. 591 玄 Xuanhuan: I'm Invincible, But Not Completely Invincible 玄幻：我无敌，但没完全无敌 A Pen Becomes a Blade无笔成锋Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted “Traditional Fantasy + One Female Lead, No Harem + No System + Invincible” I have a sword named Jingzhe! To carve out peace in a chaotic age and seize the light from the darkness. Note: Some readers might find the beginning a little confusing, but that’s okay. It’ll all make sense later! If you don’t like invincible-style traditional fantasy, read no further! 1.2kReads8.9Score104Shelves

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    It's very good. It's best to read another book first: "My Disciple, Who Guarded the World for a Million Years, Crushed All Heavens."

42. 592 渊 Above the Abyss: Defying Heaven to Survive 渊墟之上：与天争命 Sui Han Sheng岁寒笙Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Eastern Fantasy and Immortal Cultivation] + [Cultivation World] + [No System] + [Dual Cultivation of Spiritual and Martial Arts] + [Dynastic Rivalry] + [Defying Fate and Challenging Heaven] Yuanxu is a world unto itself, known as a place of chaos and death. The cultivation realms in this novel are: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Violet Palace, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deification, Void Refinement, Unity, and Supreme Sage. The martial cultivation realms are: Body Tempering, Meridian Op 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, no saintly protagonist! The main character cultivates both spiritual and martial arts, growing stronger gradually!

43. 593 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 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New author, new work! Please follow, rate, and comment!

44. 594 镇 After Guarding the World for a Million Years, My Disciples Beat Everyone 镇守百万年，我的徒弟吊打诸天 A Pen Becomes a Blade无笔成锋Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy, no System, one female lead! Hilarious + Absolutely exhilarating] Important: [Both leads are men. There’s no master-disciple romance] His master, Bai Fengliu, is known as the Sword Lord of Jingzhe, a man so powerful that all the heavens tremble before him. He commands life and death and defies the cycle of reincarnation. His disciple, Xiao Ke, possesses the world’s strongest skill: Summon Master. So you’re an Emperor? So your cultivation reaches the heavens? Sorry, but all i 14.4kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
45. 595 仙 Immortal Destiny: Entering the Dao Through the Furnace 仙缘，以炉入道 Three Cigars三支雪茄Eastern Fantasy590k WordsOngoing [Cold and Ruthless] + [Intelligence] + [Emotional Intelligence] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Beautiful Prose] + [Astonishing] + [No Clear-Cut Good or Evil] A good book deserves to be savored. This is a gradual, slow-burning story. First appreciate the prose, then absorb the atmosphere, feel the emotions, and grasp the wisdom. Only then will the story truly begin to shine. He arrives riding a seven-colored auspicious cloud, and you may think you have glimpsed the beginning of the plot. The initial charac 741Reads9.2Score106Shelves

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    A super-popular fantasy ensemble novel with top-notch writing. The male protagonist possesses exceptional intelligence and emotional intelligence, is ruthless and decisive, and handles situations with remarkable finesse. The writing style blends ice and fire; the first dozen or so chapters are a bit slow, but the later chapters are absolutely thrilling. A good book requires a focused mind. In particular, the intense struggles between the characters are incredibly exciting, with various adventures, conspiracies, and serendipitous encounters beyond your wildest imagination.

46. 596 我 My Mother Is No Ordinary Woman 我的妈妈绝非凡人 Dream Chaser of Bookish Tales书语追梦者Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted One day, an ordinary middle-school boy discovers to his shock that his mother can fly through the sky and burrow through the earth, while his father is a divine being who rules over an immortal realm. From then on, his life veers completely off its ordinary course. He causes chaos in the underworld and defies the Celestial Court. To survive the turmoil, he has no choice but to face off against saints and heavenly emperors, fighting his way through a bloody path to survival... 13Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 597 混 The Chaos Creation Tribulation 混沌创世劫 I Love Good Food, Not the Throne不爱江山爱美食Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing Leaping from the Sacred Flame Altar, his body was burned to ashes, while his soul was pulled by an inexplicable force and reborn in another life... Yet time and space fell into disarray. The timelines before and after his rebirth became intertwined, leaving gaps and fractures... Here you'll find a passionate story, lively and witty characters, and tearjerking moments that will strike a chord with you... 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This traditional fantasy novel features no system, no rebirth, and isn't mindless. It's fast-paced, logically plotted, and packed with exciting moments, making it a culmination of traditional fantasy. The latest chapter features the male lead forcefully pursuing the female lead; it's not a saintly story, and it's thrilling to read…

48. 598 成 [Nine Heavens] The Path to Godhood 【九天】成神之路 Wishing You Peace祝你平安Eastern Fantasy271k WordsOngoing The way of Heaven takes from those who have too much and gives to those who lack; the way of man is different: it takes from those who lack and gives to those who have too much. Human beings are born with their primal essence, the finest part of the world's vital energy. By mastering the laws of the Great Dao, they become gods. Driven by human desires, the gods seek to control the Way of Heaven. To do so, however, they need an abundance of the world's vital energy, so they set their sights on th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a traditional fantasy Xianxia novel you absolutely cannot miss! The Way of Heaven is to take from the surplus and give to the deficiency; the Way of Man is different, taking from the deficiency and giving to the surplus. Through Bai Zhuo's path to godhood, we see both the evil and the good of human nature. However, the more resources Yu Qiang needs, the more the evil of human nature compels him to plunder. But the good of human nature tells us that only the strong can defeat evil. How do we distinguish between good and evil? The Way of Heaven, intertwined with human nature, represents a social system, with gods representing the upper elite and humans representing the lower classes. Only by seeing through human nature can we understand: above the Way of Heaven, gods eat gods; below the Way of Heaven, humans eat humans; within the Way of Heaven, gods eat humans. The author's writing is excellent, logically rigorous, and avoids being simplistic. The plot is fast-paced, the writing style is concise, and the setting is complex. Don't be fooled by the author being a newcomer; the content is unique...

49. 599 荒 Lord of the Desolate Firmament 荒穹之主 Wintry Ghost Flame凛冬幽炎Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy + multiple heroines + no System + satisfying battles + slow-burn] When chaos first took shape, heaven and earth were one, and countless sacred artifacts were born. Donghuang Taiyi, leader of the Donghuang clan, used the foremost sacred artifact, the Donghuang Bell, to bring the Primordial Wasteland to an end and divide the two realms. After that, heaven and earth were incomplete, and no more sacred artifacts came into being. Donghuang Hanyu was just born, yet a “Primordial S 5.3kReads9.2Score511Shelves

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    Classic traditional fantasy, no system, no wildly imaginative plot twists, multiple female leads, clear romantic storylines, the protagonist grows stronger step by step, decisive in battle, the pacing is excellent, it's simply entertaining.

50. 600 出 The Day I Got Out of Prison, I Picked Up a Stunning Beauty as My Wife 出狱当天，捡了个绝色美女当老婆 Lucky Fish幸运鱼Urban2.1M WordsCompleted After a passionate night, he was framed and thrown into prison. What he never expected was that she would give birth to his daughter. Six years later, he emerged from prison as a peerless national hero, his power unmatched. The God of War of the Northern Frontier came to welcome him in person and even offered him his breathtakingly beautiful granddaughter. He could only reply helplessly, “I already have a daughter. Isn't that a little inappropriate?” The blurb can't do it justice. Read the story 3.4kReads9.1Score396Shelves

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    Tired of traditional cultivation novels? Try this brand new setting! The protagonist's dantian is shattered, but he uses the Immortal Burial Pearl as a foundation to forge a heaven-defying path, devouring all paths and wielding power over the universe. The plot is high-energy, full of twists and turns, guaranteed to keep you hooked!

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