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. 701 重 So What If I Was Reborn as a Pile of Crap? 重生变成一坨翔又如何 The Immortal's Mount仙上的坐骑Eastern Fantasy312k WordsCompleted [Anti-System novel, no harem, not invincible, comedy, don’t read while eating.] One book suppresses the ages, keeping Systems from holding their heads high. Like its protagonist, it stands alone against the entire System genre. Meng Xu was ruined by a System and turned into a pile of rice turd. In search of a way to regain his body, he broke into the Saint King’s secret realm. By a twist of fate, he became one of the Ten Sequences, and so began his path of hunting down Systems. (What do —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Although this book is systematic, it is anti-systematic fantasy. The protagonist was tricked by the system and turned into a piece of shit, and he embarked on the road to destroy the system.

2. 702 破 Waiting to Die in a Ruined Temple, Signing In to Become an Immortal Emperor Is Perfectly Reasonable 破庙等死，签到成仙帝很合理吧 Teyvat Veteran提瓦特老玩家Eastern Fantasy273k WordsOngoing The author has already gone to work at a factory. Writing books isn't for me, and nobody's even asking for updates. Maybe next time I'll see whether I have a cheat. If I don't, I'll update whenever I remember! That's it. Ye Chen, a young man from Earth, opens his eyes to find that his soul has transmigrated to the Xuanling Continent, into the body of a useless young man dumped in a ruined temple to die. His parents are both dead, his clan brother has seized the family fortune, and he's been poi 55Reads—Score—Shelves

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   At the beginning, the time traveler was robbed of his family property, his spiritual roots were severed, and he was abandoned in a ruined temple in the wilderness. The system came to him just when he was about to die. After signing in, he obtained the foundation of the Immortal Emperor, slaughtered the evil slaves of his enemies with his backhand, and crushed all those who looked down upon him step by step.

3. 703 逆 Vowing Never to Part from You, Even Through Calamity 逆劫之誓不与君绝 Daughter of Min Xian民贤之女Ancient Romance277k WordsOngoing She came to destroy the world, while he made it his duty to protect all under heaven. For the sake of his smile, she defied fate. Now he must choose between the world and the woman he loves. What ending awaits them? As long as the mountains stand tall and heaven and earth endure, I swear I will never part from you. 33Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   An original ancient fantasy novel, a story about a born god guarding the world. There is no rebirth, no time travel, no immortality, and no system. The most powerful god in the world destroys the heaven and earth, and reverses the destiny of the male protagonist.

4. 704 诸 Tell Me, Will You Follow Me and Wipe Out the Gods Above? 诸位，可愿随吾，灭尽那满天神众 Two and a Half Jin of Fish大鱼两斤半Eastern Fantasy107k WordsOngoing [No System + plot-driven + ensemble cast + team of protagonists + protagonist isn’t invincible, but has incredible talent + not a power fantasy + the Myriad Worlds + no brainless characters + don’t read if you have a problem with that!!] Tens of thousands of years ago, civil war broke out among the gods, throwing open the Gate of the Void. Countless powerful beings flooded in, leaving behind many legends. More than a decade ago, the human powerhouse Cao Feng betrayed humanity. The Cao clan was n —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   All of them have only read the Monkey King, Monkey King, but not the remaining three monkeys. This book has a traditional unsystematic protagonist group with full characters. Everyone is welcome to read it.

5. 705 开 From the Start, a Fallen Kingdom’s Princess Awakens the Eye of Foresight 开局亡国公主，觉醒预判之瞳 Expert Online砖家在线Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted (A slow-burn, humorous traditional power fantasy with a strong female lead and a female demon. She's neither sickly nor coy. Who says a beauty needs a hero to rescue her? This story is all about a tough, spirited heroine. Sorry to those hoping for a beauty who can flutter her eyelashes at handsome men: I only accept men who orbit around me.) She was a pampered phoenix fallen from a noble branch, a canary in a backyard cage, lonely and helpless, living under someone else's roof, until another sou 2Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   Li Qiuyue only glanced at the baggage, then she fell to the ground paralyzed, burst into tears, and said, "You're talking nonsense, how did my brother die? You're lying." Although she screamed fiercely, she actually believed it, and she was on the verge of collapse. It is conceivable that the brother and sister must have a deep relationship, and they may very well depend on each other. Qingxiang said: "You should know that I have no need to lie to you. I tell you this because I don't want you to hate the wrong person." Qingxiang added: "One more thing, I killed your little junior sister not because of my bloodlust, but because she will definitely bite you back when she returns to the sect. I know you must be sad that your brother was killed, but if you want to go down and accompany him, then I think he will die with his eyes open. You can only pay tribute to his spirit in heaven by killing the murderer with your own hands."

6. 706 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 40Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   I recommend a magical book that is not brainless, procrastinating, or watery. The villain's IQ is online, but the protagonist's halo is not high!!!

7. 707 异 The Road to Cultivation in Another World 异界修行路 Cold Tree冷树Eastern Fantasy410k WordsCompleted An ordinary migrant worker transmigrates to the world of immortal cultivation and becomes a cultivator of extraordinary talent. What will happen when an ordinary person is given hope? Will he value loyalty and affection, or chase fame and fortune? I will follow my heart alone. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 708 雷 Thunder Shatters the Firmament 雷破苍穹 Dreams and Helplessness梦想无奈Eastern Fantasy693k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of Feng Lingxiao, a good-for-nothing young man, he is struck by lightning from the start and barely survives. See how he rises to prominence across the Cosmic Continent by wielding the Divine Thunder of Heaven and Earth. When he commands countless bolts of divine thunder, lightning subdues the cosmos and shatters the heavens, making him a Divine Emperor for the ages. 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traditional fantasy, no system, swallow thunder and become a god

9. 709 风 Wind, Do Not Stop: Li Qingzhao’s Next Life 风休住李清照的下一世人生 Fish Leaping into the Salt Lake跃进盐池的鱼Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted Also known as A Peaceful Life in the Next Life (Fantasy, female-led, no romantic pairing) The setting is inspired by “Pride of the Fisherman” by Li Qingzhao The sky meets the waves and morning mist; the Milky Way seems to turn as countless sails dance. As if in a dream, my spirit returns to the Emperor’s palace. I hear the heavenly voice, kindly asking where I wish to go. I reply: The road is long, and dusk draws near. I’ve studied poetry, yet my astonishing lines are in vain. The great roc rise 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Happy New Year everyone! For those who are celebrating the Chinese New Year, I will post it casually, and you will swipe it casually. If you are interested, take a closer look. Regarding the setting of the cultivation realm, the beginning of cultivation is Tongxuan. Tongxuan is divided into four realms: the first realm is the teacher, the second realm is the fake object, the third realm is the star, and the fourth realm is the spiritual transformation. At the same time, adding spiritual power will cause the monks to lose control and eventually become a setting of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. Seeing this, maybe you are a little interested?

10. 710 一 A Sword Comes from the South 一剑南来 Xu, Qing许、青Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted One heroine. A little heartache early on, but it gets more and more satisfying as the story goes. A slow-paced feel-good novel. If you can't handle even a little angst, please don't read it, as it may upset you. On the path of the sword, it seemed that the predecessors had already taken every possible path to its very limits. Until one day, Xu Nan'an's sword became part of a dynasty... 730Reads7.3Score102Shelves
11. 711 剑 Proving the Path to Immortality with the Sword 剑证仙途 Slime King Rimuru萌王丶利姆鲁Eastern Fantasy120k WordsCompleted Ye Ming, a college student, transmigrates to another world, but unfortunately awakens with a useless Hollow Spirit Root. Abandoned by his family, he becomes a live-in son-in-law. On his wedding night, he is forced to sleep in the study, but unexpectedly obtains an ancient cultivation art. From then on, his fate begins to change. He proves his Dao through the sword and climbs step by step toward the pinnacle of immortality. But he never expected that everything was part of someone else's scheme, —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 712 剑 Master of the Sword Dao 剑道主宰 Wanderer of the Nine Realms九界散人Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsCompleted Three years ago, his entire family was wiped out, and he barely escaped with his life. Three years later, Lin Han mastered the supreme legacies of his many masters and returned in triumph, vowing to settle the blood debt from that day! The gods have fallen, the demons have withered. With a three-foot sword in hand, I will cut down every god and demon beneath the heavens. With my sword, I shall rule the world! 2kReads8.7Score155Shelves
13. 713 青 Tale of the Azure Ox 青牛传 Desert Sniper荒漠狙击Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Ordinary-person cultivation, no System] [Violent aesthetics, decisive and ruthless] [Spiritual qi revival, another world] In the Dharma-Ending Age on Blue Star, martial arts flourish. But the protagonist, Li Han, unexpectedly embarks on the path of cultivation. He destroys evil demons, breaks seals, and brings the spiritual veins back to life. The ancient world of cultivation is about to descend once more!!! Li Han: I'm just simple-minded, not stupid. If something can be solved with force, ther 573Reads7.0Score112Shelves

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    Regardless of the low rating, that's because it just came out, and the story becomes more passionate as it goes on, and the little heart can't stand it.

14. 714 渣 Even Scumbags Get Their Day in the Sun: I Somehow Became Everyone’s Dream Man 渣男也有春天：我竟成了万人迷 Brother Yaojing邀精哥哥Eastern Fantasy680k WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy + feel-good power fantasy + no System + golden finger + passionate and invincible] “Scumbag” Xiaoqiang (Xia Yi) caused a huge fire while flirting with a girl. He transmigrated into the womb of a pregnant woman, and after he was born, he was struck by heavenly tribulation and hunted down before embarking on the path of immortal cultivation! The story is gripping and exciting from the very beginning, with plenty of laughs and satisfying moments. Definitely worth a read! 2Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Hot-blooded fantasy, no system, no virginity, super good-looking! The scumbag Xiaoqiang caused a big fire by flirting with his sister, and traveled through time into the belly of a pregnant woman. After she was born, she suffered a catastrophe and was hunted down. It was exciting and interesting!

15. 715 异 Reborn in Another World: Grandpa Staff, Help Me! Dying Is Too Hard 异世重生，棍爷助我，想死太难了 A Bowl of Paomo, Please来一碗泡馍Eastern Fantasy532k WordsOngoing (No harem, no System, no invincibility, no brainless behavior, and no saintly protagonist) A top agent was brought to the Xuantian Continent by a staff, only to find himself about to be beheaded from the start. Xiao Tu: “Staff Grandpa, I’m weak as hell. I can dodge the first day of the lunar month, but not the fifteenth.” Staff Grandpa: “Don’t panic! I’ll teach you a heaven-defying cultivation technique.” Xiao Tu: “You can dodge an open attack, but not a hidden arrow, Staff Grandpa.” Staff Grand 1Reads6.9Score—Shelves
16. 716 道 The Dao Venerable’s Essential Teachings 道尊圭旨 Recluse Fu Xuan复玄散人Eastern Fantasy117k WordsOngoing The Way that can be spoken is not the constant Way. The mysterious within the mysterious is the gateway to all wonders. As a boy, a young man is wounded by a divine stone from the star domain, summoned by the Twenty-Eight Constellations Formation. At death's door, misfortune turns to fortune: within him lies the power of a forbidden book that makes the entire starry sky tremble. Relying first on his own insight and then on the laws of heaven and earth, the protagonist progresses from the Human R —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What is inside his body is a powerful force that shakes the entire Xuantian Continent! Integrating Taoist culture, we strongly recommend new masterpieces, scientific cultivation of immortals, methods of subduing dragons and tigers, and seeking immortals and visiting Taoism! The title of the book is Daozun Guizhi. The plot has ups and downs. The protagonist kills decisively and hates evil as much as he hates it. You will laugh with tears. You will not be able to stop reading it.

17. 717 武 Martial Power Shakes the Clouds 武动云空 Jiangnan Martial Artist江南武夫Eastern Fantasy448k WordsCompleted An ordinary life, an extraordinary path filled with passion. This is an Eastern fantasy novel with a slow-building plot and plenty of twists and turns, big and small. Read carefully to avoid getting lost. The protagonist is clever, and so are the villains. Readers who prefer simple, invincible-hero stories should be cautious before diving in. This is the story of an ordinary mortal martial artist who, through a twist of fate, sets out on the path to becoming a powerhouse. His future is bright, t 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My book, friends passing by come in and read it.

18. 718 道 Origin of the Dao 道原 Wind Chimes, Rain and Ink Painting风铃雨墨画Eastern Fantasy187k WordsOngoing [The Myriad Worlds] [Classic fantasy] [Ensemble cast] [Poetry] Beyond the Saint Ancestor lies the boundless path to the Dao. In the nine domains of the wilds, each domain has nine provinces. Here, poetry is power, and people devour one another. The young Wang Anshi accidentally embarked on the path of cultivation and became a candidate for the Road to Heaven. Above the Heavenly Court, three palaces stand side by side. The Dragon Emperor rules over the three domains and nine provinces beneath he —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy is not the Holy Mother. This book is said to be the best and no one calls it the second.

19. 719 寻 In Search of the Lost 寻逝 Bing Bing病冰Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted I was caring for my father in the hospital when an accident caused me to transmigrate to a new world. From then on, I embarked on the path of cultivation. Guided by heart and feeling, I wielded the three-foot blade in my hand to slay demons and vanquish evil, scaling ever greater heights as I searched for a way home. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The book I wrote, please give me a thumbs up, thank you.

20. 720 即 Even as an Immortal, I Must Take on Plenty of Disciples 即使成仙，也要广收门徒 Don’t Get Angry莫要生气Eastern Fantasy175k WordsOngoing [Get stronger by taking disciples] + [Spiritual Qi Revival] + [Not a saint] + [No harem] + [Cultivation fantasy]... In an age when martial arts reign supreme, the supernatural stays hidden. There are no immortals in this world because immortals are guilty; the immortals have fallen to the mortal realm and are living lives of unimaginable misery. Yu Shao, a Taoist priest who uncovered the secret of immortals, decides to feed on them and make them tools for his own cultivation. I, the master of al 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come and take a look [blowing kiss][blowing kiss] Do you know? Could those miserable people around you be immortals? Do they need to be saved? Return to immortality. And those who save them can gain a kind of strength from them. The master is an immortal, and I have gained the ability to perceive all things, and I can also move instantly within the range of perception. The eldest apprentice is an immortal, I can control all things... The second apprentice is an immortal, I can communicate with other people's minds...

21. 721 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Saving the Four Great Courtesans from the Start 凡人修仙：开局拯救四大花魁 Baby from the Red-Name Village红名村宝宝Eastern Fantasy296k WordsOngoing [Mortal cultivation, lots of female characters, ruthless and decisive] Chen Xuan is a disciple of the Joyful Union Sect. His dantian is as hard as iron, leaving him unable to cultivate and forcing him to endure contempt. His master prepared a bride price for him, but was ambushed and died of his injuries. After guarding his grave for seven days and nights, Chen Xuan inherits his master's legacy and finally begins cultivating. He endures one humiliation after another to avenge his master, only to 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Disciples of the Hehuan Sect focus on slapping: scumbags, cheating girls, arrogant girls, wealthy ladies, and female pharmacists, all of them! [Adoration][Screenlicking] Being bullied and ridiculed? A sword opens the gate of heaven, a sword breaks the sky, everyone kneels down to me! Super cool! I regret watching it, I regret not watching it sooner!!

22. 722 剑 The Twin Supreme Swordmasters 剑道双至尊 The Long River of the Sword Dao剑道长河Eastern Fantasy335k WordsOngoing A thousand years later, a young man emerged from the Sword Sect founded by ‘Dugu Qiubai.’ To uncover the truth of his origins and pursue his dreams, he braved every obstacle and embarked on an invincible path. A three-foot sword in hand, he strides across the Myriad Worlds. A beauty in his arms, he takes in all the splendors of the cosmos! [Traditional Fantasy] [Swordsmanship] [Sixteen-Year-Old Sword Emperor] [Mystery] [Soul Transmigration] [Explosive, Thrilling Battles] [Prodigy Showdown] [the 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The 16-year-old Sword Emperor, conquering all the worlds, competing for supremacy, and having a deep brotherhood!

23. 723 凡 A Mortal’s Renegade Immortal: Chaos Yin-Yang Art 凡尘仙逆【混沌阴阳诀】 Dream Meow Parker梦喵帕克Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Super satisfying read + multiple female leads + fast-paced. Please follow and add it to your collection. The book has plenty of chapters, so you can read without worry.] Young Chen Chen starts from humble beginnings, burdened by a chronic illness and facing a bleak future. Then, at a fateful turning point, he comprehends the long-lost Great Dao of Yin-Yang Chaos. This profound path cannot be mastered alone. He must seek the spiritual essence of heaven and earth and find kindred souls to study i 10Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The girl next door sacrifices her life to protect her, and the good-for-nothing boy counterattacks and protects his wife overnight! Beating up ruffians, torturing evil slaves, and destroying geniuses of the same race, this wave of happy grudges makes people's blood boil. Who knows the feeling of rising from the dust!

24. 724 坐 Seated in the Dao 坐道 Tooth Dragon齿龙Eastern Fantasy303k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Fanqie Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All you can do is persist. [Mark to Live] [Mark to Live] [Mark to Live] (It is currently being revised, because I really thought very little when I wrote it before, and the later chapters will gradually get better.) Sit in the Tao, control all laws, do whatever you want, and be your own world. Across time, there are millions of complicated things before and after the palm; shattering the void and changing the cause and effect of the catastrophe in the universe. Two male protagonists (under planning); growth type; Lu Chen: Just like the previous life of the Great Love Immortal, he suffered many hardships and continued to grow. At the end of the book, you have to choose between a demon or a human. Uh, I didn't think about it. Hahaha. Liu Junming is a very distinctive character, similar to the Great Love Immortal. (There are certain differences and different pursuits, but perseverance.)

25. 725 妖 The Lucky Star Among Hounds in the Demon Realm 妖界哈士奇人中幸运星 Sunday's Dream星期天的梦Eastern Fantasy930k WordsOngoing A reborn little dog demon working a dead-end job is assigned by his squad leader to patrol the mountains. All Quan Yunxing wants is to slack off, so he starts doing business with mortals. In the end, he even digs up the ancestral graves of the demon realm for money. You want tiger blood? Come on, Brother Tiger, donate some blood for him. You want snake bones? Wait until tonight and I'll go dig some up. Want meat? Sorry, you can't afford it. You'll pay extra? Get this brother's order ready and de 11Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    New theme, monster clan, if you like it, you can check it out

26. 726 舅 My Uncle Talked Me into Becoming a Demon 舅舅忽悠我成魔 No Gods in Chu楚地无神Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [No System + Multiple Heroines + Body Refining + Everyday Life, Highly Recommended!] For fifteen years, Mei Shi lived under someone else’s roof, forbidden to cultivate. Then he picked up a stone earring, and his path to nirvana began. He gains the Red Lotus, comprehends reincarnation, and powers his way forward to forge an immortal Dao body. Only after reaching the summit of the path to the throne does he discover that beyond the Azure Clouds, there are even higher heavens. Everyone says the Hea 25Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the male protagonist never shows mercy to those who have hurt him. He is a person of flesh and blood. I am really happy for the male protagonist's Nirvana and rebirth. He bids farewell to his former self and welcomes a new god.

27. 727 剑 The Ballad of Swords, Spears, and Swallows 剑枪燕歌行 General Daiyu黛玉大将军Eastern Fantasy158k WordsOngoing [A cultivation fantasy that breaks from convention. The protagonist roams the world and unravels the eerie mysteries surrounding the seven kingdoms.] When a naturally domineering Starfire Physique appears in a fallen nation's distant royal line, should its bearer serve the country or rebuild its order? Watch how this young man leaves a spark of his own in the midst of the fog. “Even if I don't cultivate, none of you are my match.” So said Murong Xin. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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