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. 251 施 Benefactor, This Little Taoist Knows a Few Fist Techniques 施主，小道也略懂一些拳法 Don't Call Me Old Wang Next Door别叫我隔壁老王Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted This book is mainly about fighting, with flirting as a side dish. The protagonist is either fighting or on his way to flirt with a girl. He's rather passive. The girls are always the ones who make the first move and pin him down! The most obscure star in the Big Dipper is called the Tiansha Star. It brings misfortune to one's closest relatives, a life of hardship, no companion in old age, and a lifetime of loneliness. This is the fate of the Tiansha Lone Star. “Amitabha. This humble Daoist is th 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's all about fighting, definitely no Mary Sue moments, it's traditional fantasy!

2. 252 十 The Vast Sky Ten Feet Above 十尺苍天 Han Ye寒烨Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Not many people have rated this, so the score is low. Don’t let the rating fool you! [Bearing the inheritances of countless great powers, I shall establish a sect and its legacy, protecting the heavens, humanity, and all races!] The Martial Aperture roams heaven and earth; divine illumination brings transcendence; twin transformations awaken the spirit and reveal life and death; creation returns to emptiness, where the Dao is no longer seen. Mortals have three realms, immortals nine. These twelv 166Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   It's not that it's declined, it's that Tomato (the company behind Tomato) simply doesn't promote it. If it can't compete with Qidian (another online platform), it's just giving up. Its traffic and ratings are ridiculously low.

3. 253 大 Great Evolution Heavenly Saber 大衍天刀 Listening to Rain in the Ancient Town古镇听雨Eastern Fantasy476k WordsOngoing Long Yuan, an outer disciple of the Immortal Sword Sect, kept his head down and obeyed the rules. But lacking both strength and connections, he was ruthlessly framed by the sect and made the scapegoat for a genius disciple. His tongue was cut out, his cultivation crippled, and he was ultimately expelled. As he stumbled through life, struggling just to get by, he was unexpectedly caught up in a battle between powerful figures. Taking advantage of the chaos, he obtained the legacy of the Heavenly 43Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   He was an ordinary disciple, yet he became the scapegoat for a genius disciple of the Sword Sect, an outcast, his cultivation crippled, and banished to the desolate region. However, this misfortune turned into a blessing, granting him the unparalleled inheritance of the Blade Sect. He is Long Yuan, who rose from a crippled nobody to achieve Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Divine Infant, Divine Essence, and Deity Transformation… He never distinguished between good and evil, for he only trusted his own eyes; he was never a gentleman, never soft-hearted, for such actions would only lead to more harm than good; he respected every cultivator, for he knew that cultivation was no easy feat.

4. 254 禁 Keep Out of the Forbidden Zone 禁区禁入 Blue Sister173蓝妹妹173Eastern Fantasy214k WordsCompleted A mysterious tribe, unmarked by the world. Everyone in the village seemed cursed; not one person was whole and sound. A legend had long been passed down: somewhere in the world grows a flower that never withers! The Goddess Futuo possesses an immortal body. She has a crimson cocoon called Tong Jian Qiu that can absorb the energy of hell, as well as a key called Bi Xue Zhan that opens the gates of hell. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Self-recommendation, long storyline

5. 255 执 With the Fengdu Command, I Rule the Yin and Yang Realms Among Mortals 执酆都令，我在人间制霸阴阳 Saddle on the Shore岸上鞍Urban122k WordsOngoing [Ordinary-person progression + no System + mystery + fantasy + underworld + invincible protagonist + awakening + golden finger + monster-slaying and leveling up + fiery passion + attaining sainthood through the flesh] After an accident brings Lin Xiao to the underworld, he discovers that the newly appointed Emperor Fengdu is connected to his own ancestor, and is even going to give the family special treatment?! Thanks to this connection, his parents start a business in the underworld while Lin X —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My first book recommendation. After a car accident, Lin Xiao encounters his ancestral lineage in the underworld. Through this connection, Lin Xiao's parents start a business in the underworld, while Lin Xiao assists them in the human world. This isn't a story about a protagonist who starts with an overpowered advantage, but rather one who gradually grows stronger. So, he starts by defeating minor ghosts and monsters—a non-systematic, monster-slaying, level-up story. Lin Xiao transforms from a somewhat fearful boy into someone even ghosts tremble before. The protagonist needs some growth in the early stages, but ultimately becomes decisive and ruthless, slaying both ghosts and gods, achieving physical sainthood.

6. 256 龙 Dragon Void Chronicle: The Game of Laws 龙虚纪：法则之奕 Twin Stars of the Eternal Night永夜双子星Eastern Fantasy216k WordsOngoing [Good-for-Nothing Rises Up] [God-and-Demon Mystic Eyes] [Outwitting the Heavens] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Invincible Protagonist] [Interstellar Epic] [Clash of Civilizations] [Soul-Guide Technology] [Mecha] [Interstellar Battle Armor] Three years ago, the Dragon Sect was destroyed and its prodigies fell. Once hailed as a once-in-a-century genius, the young Long Shaoyan had his soul meridians shattered and became a cripple. All he could do was watch over his dying younger sister, barely clinging —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 257 不 After I Stopped Being a Doormat, the Sect's Saintess Went Crazy 不当舔狗之后，宗门圣女急疯了 Saint Seiya Star Bliss圣斗士星爽Eastern Fantasy566k WordsCompleted [Fantasy + pocket dimension + immortals and mortals living together + no System + cultivation-minded, slow-paced daily life] After fawning over Song Sihan for eighteen years, Jiang Liu finally won her hand. To make sure his wife and son had enough resources to cultivate, he devoted himself to business and became a wealthy supplier of spiritual herbs. Song Sihan used a drug to control his mind, making him completely forget his family. His father was framed and killed, his mother died of illness, 510Reads7.1Score106Shelves

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   Traditional fantasy, immortals and mortals living together, slow-paced daily life

8. 258 神 Heavenly Dominion of the Divine Path 神道天御 A Little Dust Listening to the Rain听雨的小尘埃Eastern Fantasy126k WordsOngoing On the Tianyu Continent, countless races stand tall and hundreds of schools of thought contend! A fallen young man forms a bond of goodwill and gains an unparalleled legacy, turning his life around from then on. Amid the undercurrents churning among the various factions, he will pierce through layers of fog to uncover the truth behind what happened all those years ago! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A sudden slump in reading leaves me day and night sleepless, for good works are hard to find. My pen writes wild verses, the fragrance of flowers fills the air; my ink flows freely, but no one cares for my foolish words. Since I can't find the books I want to read, I'll just write one myself.

9. 259 你 Hey, You! Do You Really Have to Be This Low-Key?! 你小子！用不用这么低调！！ Half a Cup of Lingering Sorrow半盏残忧Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing The immortal, undying ancient dragon left behind only a rotting corpse. The phoenix, unafraid of death, was reduced to a single broken root feather. The auspicious qilin, surrounded by good fortune, could not foresee its own death. The Black Tortoise, master of countless laws, had its shell forcibly stripped away. The cemetery of the gods still stands, watching the ruins endure for millennia, while grass and trees flourish and fade through the seasons. Who dares claim to be immortal… The years t 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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   [A cunning and scheming individual + not invincible + lighthearted and humorous] Does the darkness of the universe represent absolute death? The flowing starry river, how many miracles does it truly nurture? A young man dies only to be told that his body did not die. By chance, his soul traverses the starry sky and is reborn into the body of someone who has been dead for a long time. Filled with doubts, how can the young man dispel the fog of mystery? Well… he must keep a low profile! Being alive and living well is the only true principle! When cultivation of immortality becomes a reality, the young man's doubts grow stronger: What is an immortal? What is the Dao? What is called immortality? Cultivation? Cultivation! Is it cultivating the heart? Or the strength? Millions of years, a long and arduous journey to immortality; billions of years, the Dao dissipates, immortality vanishes; the path of immortality is elusive, where is the Great Dao? The path of humanity is vast, where is the final destination?

10. 260 魂 Reincarnated in the Dragon Continent: What I Say Goes 魂穿龙之大陆：这片大陆我说了算 Yue Mu Qianqian月慕芊芊Eastern Fantasy275k WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Feel-Good Novel] [Villains with Heart and Soul] [Smart Characters] [One Female Lead] [Dragon’s Blade] You call yourself a genius? Sorry, even geniuses have to call me a genius. You want to fight? Point me toward your house. I promise I’ll only need one sword strike. The five elements counter one another? Sorry, I can freely transform my holy light attribute. I hear the villains on this continent are powerful? Come on, brother. The black dragon mass —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 261 掠 After Seizing the Heavenly Dao, I Became the New Law! 掠夺天道后，我成了新法则！ Don't Mess with My Brain别惹脑子Eastern Fantasy417k WordsOngoing [Slow Burn + Genius Protagonist + Ensemble Cast + Multiple Heroines + No System + Decisive and Ruthless] “One hundred thousand cultivators burned their souls just to forge these three swords...” When Zhuo Butong drew his sword, blood still wet the rusty blade. It was the lives of generations of cultivators! The first sword! Divine blood poured down in a scarlet rain, and cultivators who had sat in meditation for a thousand years broke through their realms all at once! “We've waited tens of thous —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy, without any extraneous wild ideas, highly immersive, and the protagonist is decisive and ruthless! It's all about fantasy, all about the thrill!

12. 262 灵 Chronicles of Ling Qi 灵炁录 The Boss Is a Little Hungry派总有点饿Eastern Fantasy246k WordsOngoing This is a world teeming with spiritual energy, home to countless factions. But the emergence of the demon race changed everything. Heaven and earth were overturned, and the sun and moon thrown out of alignment. Li Xuan, a heaven-blessed prodigy born in response to the will of this world, is about to stir up a storm and save its countless living beings. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A promising book with a thrilling plot full of exciting moments; highly recommended!

13. 263 霜 A Chronicle of Frost, Snow, and Sword Songs 霜雪剑歌录 A Hundred Flavors of Fantasy Herbs幻想百味草Eastern Fantasy481k WordsOngoing [Martial arts + traditional fantasy] Legend has it that deep in the misty forest, a man wearing a tattered cloak drags a coffin along the road. No one knows what’s inside. Some say it holds countless treasures of gold and silver. Others claim it contains a peerless divine weapon. Still others are convinced that the coffin hides an ultimate cultivation manual, one that can reveal the deepest truths of the universe and grant the reader ascension to immortality… Yet no one has ever seen what lies i 18Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    This book is really good.

14. 264 斩EN Cleaving Through a Fantasy World, My Sword and I Level Up Together! 斩裂玄幻，我与我剑一同升级！ Happy Little Dong欢乐小东Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This book is also known as He’s Far Too Cruel, Make Me a Cauldron and I’ll Cut You Down with One Sword!, and A True Villain Slaughters Every Prodigy! Mercenary Lin Tian transmigrates to a fantasy world. From the start, he catches the eye of the Holy Maiden of the Huanxian Sect and is set to become her cultivation cauldron. His life was supposed to be bleak and tragic. Then Lin Tian obtains a sword that levels up alongside him. From that moment on, Lin Tian becomes a god of slaughter. He joins th 3.3kReads8.5Score262Shelves
15. 265 喋 Bloodshed in Canglan 喋血沧澜 Whose Lights Are Those谁家灯火Eastern Fantasy147k WordsCompleted [New-style xianxia] [No tired old tropes] The world lies in ruins, and his closest loved ones have been brutally killed. The protagonist is consumed by a blood feud. But as he advances along the path of revenge, he has no idea that he is falling into one terrifying trap after another… The author will lead you step by step toward the hidden truth behind the vast worlds! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new style of Xianxia (fantasy martial arts) has been created! An author who wants to break away from traditional formulas! Tens of thousands of readers are following the story!

16. 266 X X: The Creation of the Beginning X开元创世 Heaven and Earth Never Age天地不老Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted In 2XXX, the human population grew rapidly, resources ran severely short, and humanity faced the threat of extinction. At this critical moment, a breakthrough in interstellar jump technology revealed several planets suitable for colonization. Humanity began to migrate outward, and the number of emigrants soared. As humans settled on other planets, they exposed the locations of their original homes, drawing invasions from alien creatures. Faced with an unprecedented crisis, humanity united and fo 481Reads9.3Score101Shelves

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    Good books should be shared; I've accurately identified what you want.

17. 267 魔 Demonic Blade Splits the Heavens 魔刀裂天 Bean Tiger豆虎Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted In this world, fairness is nowhere to be found, and right and wrong are hard to tell; In this realm, martial strength reigns supreme, and the strong come first. The human heart is treacherous, the world ever-changing. What difference is there between man and demon? Alone, I walk on, step by lonely step. I walk my own road and ask not where it leads! I seek no fame throughout the world, only peace in this life, Yet things rarely go as one wishes. All I can do is hate that I cannot kill every last 923Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Try this one, it's really well written.

18. 268 开 From the Start: Selling Myself to Bury My Father, Then Offering Myself in Marriage 开局：卖身葬父，以身相许 White as Snow洁白如雪Eastern Fantasy393k WordsOngoing (Slow-paced, no System, traditional fantasy, single heroine, slow-burn romance) “To win one heart, I’d face ten thousand deaths without regret.” “Your kindness is as great as a mountain. I’ll repay you with my hand in marriage, but only the highest bidder gets me.” “This humble girl is selling herself to bury her father. I’m not after wealth and status; I only hope fate will decide our match.” Ye Heng followed the voice and saw a young woman before him, her face veiled and her figure graceful an 156Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unsystematic, semi-classical

19. 269 神 Above the Divine Dynasty 神朝之上 Boundary畛域Eastern Fantasy732k WordsCompleted The Boundless Continent stretches on without end, vast and boundless, home to countless races where the strong rule. In the Moonsea region, the Li family was one of only two imperial clans among humankind. Once incomparably glorious, it founded the ancient Tang Empire, which flourished for a time before collapsing in a single day. The clan’s fortunes dwindled, and it later hid away in the shattered starfield of the Boundless Sea for three entire eras. Three eras later, a prodigy was born into th 1.3kReads8.1Score—Shelves

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    [Learned it][Learned it]

20. 270 暗 Shadow Demon Hunter 暗影猎魔 Char Siu Snail Noodles叉烧螺蛳粉Eastern Fantasy396k WordsOngoing [Decisive, triumphant comeback, revenge] Ye Qiubai, the legitimate son of the Ye family, loses his cultivation after being ambushed and suffers abuse at the hands of his own family. By chance, Ye Qiubai meets the mysterious Elder Yan and learns that immense potential lies within him. Determined to restore his cultivation and wash away his humiliation, Ye Qiubai accepts Elder Yan's legacy and embarks on a cultivation path full of thorns and challenges. Along the way, he must face oppression from 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I feel like this book has been overlooked; why are there so few readers?

21. 271 苟 I Lay Low for Sixteen Years, Then Strike and Become Invincible! 苟了十六年，出手就无敌！ Suddenly, the Vast Sky蓦然穹天Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsOngoing [A veteran traditional fantasy author with tens of millions of words to his name. Swordsmanship, decisive killing, invincible hero, multiple female leads.] Lin Chen is a powerful Great Emperor who has reincarnated nine times. To break through his limits, he ventures onto the Ancient Chaos Road, unaware that it is a deadly trap laid long ago. At the end of the road, the Eye of the Deity contains the rules of heaven and earth. It shatters his nine lifetimes of Daoist bodies and their inheritances, 27.8kReads8.5Score2.3kShelves

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    Absolutely stunning and high-quality; the ratings speak for themselves.

22. 272 异 The Demon Realm Continent of Another World 异界魔域大陆 Mu Quanyi木泉一Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing In the primordial chaos of heaven and earth, beneath the eternal celestial vault, gods and demons gather. A young hero with the bearing of an immortal steps into a land of magic and begins his path to immortality. A dark force lurks in the Demon Realm. It ravages this magical land and brings endless disasters upon all living things. To save the Demon Realm continent, the Immortal Clan stepped forward and sacrificed themselves, ultimately sealing the dark force beneath an ancient city. The Immort 20Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Xiaoyue followed closely behind, excitedly exclaiming, "Yes, Master Fengze! We've heard your weapon-refining skills are unparalleled. To witness them in person today is truly a blessing for us!" The surrounding fellow disciples echoed, "That's right, Master Fengze, please take a seat!" Fengze smiled and nodded to everyone, then, led by them, arrived at the weapon-refining platform.

23. 273 砍 Hack Through the Cultivation World 砍翻修真文明 In the Human Realm, Big Oranges Rule人界大橘为重Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted Wang Qiye transmigrates into a cultivation civilization and wants nothing more than to cultivate in peace, keep his head down, survive, and make pills. But fate has other plans, and he never gets the life he dreamed of. Instead, he’s left scrambling for meager spirit stones… Only when Wang Qiye first descends the mountain does he realize that “justice isn’t in people’s hearts. It’s in my hands, as I question Heaven.” What lies above the immortals? Wang Qiye grips the Heaven-Questioning Sword and 32Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    No system, no invincibility, no cheat codes. Is my sword dull, or are there just too many demons in this cultivation civilization that I can't possibly kill them all?

24. 274 仙 The Immortal Path Has an End 仙途有终 Wandering Tears流浪的热泪Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted The Great Dao rises, and clouds roll as rain falls. When the rain lets up and the clouds thin, all living things are nourished. If one day you ask where the Dao began, its traces lie in the void. Refining qi to attain longevity makes one an immortal; beyond immortals lie the Taiyi, then the Daluo. Take one more step to grasp the Dao, and glimpse how all things have their beginnings and ends. 129Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Traditional cultivation novels, without a system

25. 275 不 Hand Over the Treasure, or I’ll Release the Demon 不拿宝贝我就放妖 This Young Fellow Is Going on a Blind Date小生去相亲Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing "Hand over all your treasures!" "If you don't, I'll really release the demons!" Bearing a wondrous demon bell, he brings peace to the world of cultivation. He learns countless arts and wreaks havoc across the many planes. He is a harbinger of calamity. Wherever he goes, disaster follows. His wits may be dull, yet women always seem to favor him. He commands the demons of myriad worlds, roams the boundless cliffs and frontiers, brings them under the laws of Heaven, and reshapes the Heavenly Da 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After much pleading, Xiaolu finally learned the whole story from Ziming. It turned out that decades ago, the previous elder of the Wood Saint Clan, in an attempt to increase the population, led several hundred women of childbearing age to the Fountain of Youth to offer sacrifices and collect water. However, not only did they fail to obtain any water, but the already scarce spring water inexplicably dried up. The previous elder also perished due to the backlash from the sacrifice. Since then, the two clans, who had relied on the Fountain of Youth for reproduction, had never had any new offspring. Ziming stopped there. After all, the topic of childbirth was taboo for a young girl who hadn't yet experienced the realities of life. "So, does that mean if I didn't go to your place, you would never have any descendants and would only die of old age in the forest?" Xiaolu picked her nose, asking without thinking. "Pah... What does it matter to you whether we have descendants or not?" Ziming's face was already flushed when she said those words, and now that Xiaolu asked this question, her shyness deepened. "Oh, right..." Xiaolu looked at Ziming and suddenly remembered something. Then, he rummaged through his bracelet, and soon, he held a twig that looked like a hairpin in his hand. As soon as the twig appeared, the aura within it enveloped Ziming in a halo. "Here... I took this from your heads. I thought it was a treasure. So, I stole all of your clansmen's hairpins, and now I'm giving them back to you..." Xiaolu handed the hairpin to Ziming. "Thief..." Ziming pouted and glared at Xiaolu, then turned around, facing away from him. "Idiot... Put it on for me." Ziming waited for a long time, but Xiaolu didn't move, so she urged him. "Oh, oh, oh..." Xiao Lu finally understood what Zi Ming was trying to do, and clumsily began to fidget with Zi Ming's hair. But after fiddling around for a long time, all he accomplished was make Zi Ming's hair messy; he didn't get anything else done. Zi Ming, helpless, could only take Xiao Lu's hand and gently curl her long hair, finally inserting the hairpin into her hair. The moment the hairpin was inserted, the aura around Zi Ming disappeared. A kind of aura that blended with the trees gradually arose from Zi Ming's body, which, combined with her exquisite beauty, created a breathtakingly beautiful scene. Xiao Lu stared blankly at Zi Ming, who had turned around with her eyes sparkling. "Fool..." Zi Ming scolded again. At this moment, all of Xiao Lu's clones returned to his side and handed him several magical artifacts.

26. 276 逆 The Reversal Hourglass: From Mine Slave to Savior 逆转沙漏：从矿奴到拯救者 Hu Daoding胡到顶Eastern Fantasy216k WordsCompleted [Wild fantasy premise + vast worldbuilding + invincible protagonist + god-slaying + high-octane story + vivid characters + high-IQ protagonist] A young general’s entire family is condemned, and he is enslaved in a mine. Purple lightning strikes from the heavens, and the hourglass he carries suddenly awakens. He faces level-ten powerhouses and one mystery after another: What was behind the great upheaval forty years ago? Why are there fewer Awakened? What terrifying existence is Blue Crystal? Wha —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 277 破 Breaking Through Worlds to Seek the Dragon 破界问龙 Waxing Crescent Moon上弦勾月Eastern Fantasy140k WordsOngoing Longyuan faced annihilation overnight, escaping by the skin of its teeth to the Burial Grounds of the Gods. When Di Xie emerged, none could stand against him, yet he ultimately suffered a backlash and lost himself in the confusion of his own spirit. Haoran Hongdao schemes on a grand scale. What is the purpose behind his meticulous plans? By chance, I found the World-Breaking Scripture in the library. I await the Dragon's awakening, ready to reign supreme over the Heavenly Abyss! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After the fall of a certain race, he is the only true dragon left in the world. Watch as the young man takes revenge on his enemies step by step and unravels the secrets of this continent.

28. 278 系 The System Turns Me into a Great Demon 系统把我培养成大魔头 Gale's Return疾风归途Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted A cultivator of the demonic path who grows stronger over time. The protagonist is put through the wringer: abused, greedy, and arrogant. This is not an invincible-protagonist story. It features dark humor, a demonic powerhouse, the Sect Master of the Heaven-Defying Sect, intelligent and thoughtful supporting characters, a small ensemble cast, no female lead, alchemy, sword cultivation, and the creed that a man with no woman in his heart draws his blade with divine power. Also featuring a Soul-Su 114Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    A crystal palace, swirling dragon pillars… Many dragon pillars were destroyed, and one side of the dragon palace had collapsed… The dragon patterns on the pillars had long since vanished. The Curse God Demon Lord had erased everything about the dragon people… The dragon people's bodies, their heritage, their ancient history, their books, their patterns… All memories of the dragon people would be lost. … … … Three million years ago! The Spirit Realm, the outer plateau! Space shattered, the void cracked, and colorful light filled the air… "Giving up your dragon person identity, what are you thinking?" A dragon person cultivator roared. "Dragon people stand tall, protecting this world, yet you, to save your life, want to abandon your dragon person identity and transform into a dragon?" The dragon person cultivator wore a long robe, his skin yellow like that of humans. Two bluish-white dragon horns adorned his head, exuding an imposing aura. However, this angry dragon person… half of his body had already disappeared. The curse of non-existence—the annihilation of the dragon people! "Father, your child is not afraid of death!" The dragon asked aggrievedly. "They... They've all forgotten the Dragon-Man Venerable who protected this world!" "Humans, beastmen, winged beings, phoenixes—they're all cursing the Dragon-Man! Why... Why?!" "Why! We, the Dragon-Man Immortal Venerable, protect this world, why must we bear the stigma of treason and inviting the enemy!" The dragon cried. "Why!" The mournful voice echoed throughout the heavens and earth... A moment later, a winged immortal unleashed a deadly attack... "Dragon-Man? Traitors of the Spirit Realm, who have attracted demons from beyond the heavens!" The winged immortal roared with fury. "Damn it, the culprit behind this carnage." The immortal, who had just transformed from a Dragon-Man Immortal into a dragon, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his sleeve. "You fool, don't you know that our Dragon-Man Venerable has already died protecting this world!" His voice soared! It seemed to resound throughout the entire Spirit Realm! The next moment, the voice was distorted by the void... At this moment, the world fell silent... Only then did the dragon see its father turn into dust of light... "Father!" The dragon cried out to the heavens. The winged immortal remained unmoved; he intended to kill the dragon protecting the dragon-man… The dragon, overwhelmed with grief, paid no heed to the winged immortal's attack… With a bang! The dragon-man turned to dust, a beam of light striking the dragon-man with a deafening roar… "Remember, protect the Dragon Palace! He will return!" A sigh echoed. The dragon-man's annihilating spell permeated the entire Spirit Realm. The resentment of the Curse Gods and Demon Gods towards the Dragon-man Venerable fermented in the void. "Even your hatred for protecting living beings is unworthy!" A murmured voice echoed from outside the realm! The dragon, Wentian, trembled; his memories of the dragon-man gradually blurred… His struggle to protect his memories was futile. "I must write!" "I cannot forget!" "I cannot!" Wentian roared, his eyes welling with tears! "Madman! Madman, die! Dragon-man…" The winged immortal was dazed; his memories of the dragon-man were wiped clean in an instant. His anger vanished... "What am I doing here?" The winged immortal muttered to himself, glancing around. "This is outside the Spirit Realm, too dangerous. I have to go back quickly..." Wentian snapped off his own dragon horn, inflicting excruciating pain. "Never forget!" His voice was calm. He felt a strange bewilderment... What was the purpose of his obsession? The dragon horn in his hand transformed into a bluish-white dragon horn... "Dragonman?!?!" Wentian scoffed, then enslaved himself, becoming a dragon general guarding the Dragon Palace.

29. 279 断 The Updates Stopped, and Then I Got Pulled Into the Story 断更了，人却进来了 Adding Ink, Teasing Fragrance添墨撩香Eastern Fantasy753k WordsCompleted [A fresh take] [One heroine] [Nothing matters more than my wife] Dad: “Mu'er, stop messing around. Just work hard and let me hold a grandchild as soon as possible. Nothing else matters...” Mom: “Son, let's not even talk about your talent. The most important thing right now is to give your mother a grandson or granddaughter...” Miao'er: “Young Master, the Lord and Madam said... said to have some candy~” Bai Mu: “...” Sure, I'm a minor web novelist who dropped in out of nowhere, but I'm not that u 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy doesn't get much traffic, is it because the name is a bit obscure? 🙀

30. 280 剑 The Sword Dynasty 剑朝 Black-and-White Potato黑白土豆Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsCompleted The Martial World Continent stretches without end. Four supreme races dwell here. Humanity battles the gods with magic, fights demons hand to hand, and clashes with immortals. Blood dyes the heavens, yet they fear nothing. A reborn young man rises from the endless mountains, carving a path through every obstacle as he climbs step by step to the summit. With nothing but the three-foot sword in his hand, his sharp edge can reac 20.2kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves

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    This book is alright, it's a traditional fantasy book.

31. 281 七 The Sevenfold Floating Spirit 七转浮灵 Adding Ink, Teasing Fragrance添墨撩香Eastern Fantasy647k WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy] [Not a wish-fulfillment story] [Transmigration] One turn, one lifetime; half a life, half a world of glass. On an autumn day, as a gentle breeze stirs beside a serene lake, a young man obtains a black greatsword, and a game of chess that lay dormant for a thousand years quietly awakens. Will his appearance change the stalemate gripping the world? And what secrets lie hidden behind the layers of mist? 5Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 282 红 Thirty Years as the Blade Saint of the Mortal World, and Even Immortals Bow Their Heads Before Me 红尘刀圣三十载，仙人见我尽低头 Runaway Cucumber跑路的黄瓜Eastern Fantasy494k WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan fantasy + power struggles + invincibility + epic boastful quotes] [Follow the author’s page for updates on the new novel!] Li Changfeng transmigrates to the Northern Liang kingdom’s Tyrant Saber Sect. After more than ten years of secluded cultivation, he reaches the pinnacle of the mortal world. When the Tyrant Saber Sect faces annihilation, Li Changfeng emerges from the mountain behind it and cuts down its enemies. The Divine Martial Continent is home to eight hundred kingdoms, demons 13.7kReads6.6Score615Shelves

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    For thirty years, I have been the Sword Saint of the Mortal World; even immortals bow before me.

33. 283 长 The Long Road to Immortality: The Great Dao Is Simple 长生世途，大道至简 Old RenLR老任LREastern Fantasy779k WordsCompleted Written by Lao Ren at age fifteen, this is an unfinished fragment, full of plot holes, foreshadowing, and problems. Please forgive me, dear readers. (Traditional fantasy, no System, no transmigration, half power fantasy, half ensemble cast, fond of explaining things) The vastness of the [Universe] has no end in sight. The [Immortal Martial Great Wall] stretches across the starry sky. Countless ages ago, [Jueyi] cleaved the sky with a single sword, separating the [Otherworld] from the [Immortal M 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The bag is still there! Fans of traditional fantasy should definitely check it out!

34. 284 昤 The Luminous Sky 昤之空 Broken-Core Lead断芯之铅Eastern Fantasy471k WordsOngoing He said: May dreams flow like streams, carrying the lovely one in a light boat carved in an instant. She said: May time become eyes, gazing through the clouds until our hair turns white. Perhaps all we've ever written down is just a beautiful fantasy. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a fantasy/xianxia novel you absolutely can't miss! It mainly depicts the love story between the protagonist's parents and the villain's descent into darkness. The first volume explains the protagonist's background and introduces the villain's faction. It can be further divided into three parts: the separation of the protagonist's parents, the villain's descent into darkness, and the events between the protagonist and his father over thirteen years. The plot is tightly woven and logical, the content is relatable, the author's writing is excellent, the logic is rigorous, it doesn't feel simplistic, the plot is fast-paced, the writing style is concise, and there are many settings. Don't let the fact that the author is a newcomer fool you; the content is unique.

35. 285 迷 I Cross the Sea of Mists, the Nine-Word Mantra Subdues the Mysterious Wastes 迷雾之海吾横渡，九字真言镇玄荒 Even a Name Can Be Taken起个名字都能重Eastern Fantasy62k WordsOngoing (New book launch! A tale of traditional fantasy! Please enjoy!) The Sea of Mists has surrounded the Great Wilderness for countless years, never once dissipating. Some say it is salvation; others say it is a prison. Yet seven years after he “died,” Fan Yi crossed the Sea of Mists and returned to the Great Wilderness. From that moment, the gears of intertwined fate began to turn slowly. The abode of the holy spirits, the boundary between life and death, the limits of cultivation, and the truth beh —Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 286 万 Heavenly Marks Across Ten Thousand Bones 万骨天痕 Ergou's Pen二狗的笔Eastern Fantasy445k WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy + the Myriad Worlds + Great Emperor + invincible + no saintly do-gooder + divine powers + divine physique] He starts with nothing but a bowl, but even a beggar can aspire to greatness. He sweeps through the sacred lands, lays waste to forbidden zones, and tramples across the Myriad Worlds. The sacred lands’ chosen heirs? The ancient clans’ successors? I, Jiang Lin, will slay them all, fearing no one. I’ll forge a path for those who come after me, and bury the bones of countl 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! Traditional fantasy, no Mary Sue characters, tight plot.

37. 287 太 Archaic God Venerable 太古神尊 Chu Changge楚长歌Eastern Fantasy17.7M WordsOngoing Three thousand years ago, Ye Feng, Crown Prince of the Creation Divine Dynasty, was unable to cultivate because he was cursed. When foreign enemies invaded and the dynasty fell, he was powerless to resist and was killed in humiliation. Three thousand years later, the world has changed beyond recognition. His former enemies now stand high above the world like gods, while Crown Prince Ye Feng has unexpectedly revived. Awakening a divine bloodline and breaking the curse, he begins a path of frenzie 84kReads9.0Score29.4kShelves

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    One of the best books I've read in the last two years. The macrocosm is vast. It's just that it's been updated a long time. I don't know if it will be finished next year.

38. 288 特 Special Forces Soldier Transmigrates: A Scout in a Cultivation Dynasty 特种兵穿越：我在修行王朝当斥候 San San Deserves a Drink三三应得酒Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsCompleted This novel is also known by its well-loved title, The King of Scouts. [Battle-Hardened Scout] + [Undercover Espionage] + [Fight to the Bitter End] + [Unorthodox Cultivation] + [War Between Humans and Demons] + [Apocalyptic Rampage] + [Immortal Realms Among the Stars] Special forces soldier Yang Zilun travels through time with his gear to the Great Jin Dynasty, where he becomes a military scout. It is an alternate world much like Huaxia, and a dynasty where cultivators exist. “Xue’er, I can’t fin 14.8kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    I think that while novels with complex plots and imaginative storylines might be initially appealing, as one reads more, they tend to prefer longer, traditional fantasy novels. I'd like to recommend a new, action-packed, and humorous traditional fantasy book. The battles are concise and vivid, creating a strong visual impact. The plot's suspenseful twists and turns are hilarious, and the writing is concise and enjoyable to read. However, this is a classic "newbie" novel, so beginners should avoid it. [Facepalm][facepalm]

39. 289 白 White Jade Capital: The Shangyuan Festival 【白玉京，上元事】 Mountain Dust, Brief Hours山尘小时Eastern Fantasy40k WordsOngoing Some of the author's historical essays. Probably nobody cares. Born to be a man, and I'm sorry about it. A wriggling adult organism made of matter, living on Earth and carrying XY chromosomes, sharing some gossip. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dear readers: Hello! I am Shan Chen Xiao Shi, the author of this book. I am very happy to meet you on the Tomato Novels platform. Before reading this book, I hope you can carefully read the following words. Don't worry, it won't be long. I used to be a book addict, spending a lot of time in the world of cultivation and fantasy. As my reading volume increased, I gradually found that these books were becoming more and more similar, specifically categorized as follows: *Battle Through the Heavens*, *Douluo Continent*, *Against the Gods*, *Full-Time Magister*, *The Strongest Qi Refining Period in History*, *Swallowed Star*, and *Divine Journey*. I believe that if you, the reader, have already collected all of the above types of books, then you are probably experiencing an endless reading drought, just like me, either rereading that book that left you with unresolved feelings again and again, or you have already fallen into other types of online novels. However, fantasy novels carry my youth, and I have given my heart to them, and I can't take it back. I began writing with this in mind, hoping to contribute my modest efforts to the world of fantasy web novels. Although the process has been arduous, the outcome is worth anticipating. In my opinion, there are only three paths for web novels to secure a place in China's future literary scene: 1. To speak for the people, aligning with the main theme of the times, and resonating with the people by responding to the nation's call for red culture and the spirit of the era. 2. To further explore the inherent spiritual resources of excellent traditional Chinese culture, spreading positive energy and subtly reshaping the ideological principles and behavioral norms of the Chinese people. 3. To connect fantasy with science fiction, improving the scientific literacy of web novel writers and promoting the transformation and upgrading of the fantasy industry. All these ideas will be reflected in my future works. I hope readers will offer criticism and suggestions; after all, true friends are hard to find. Okay, enough said, please read the main text.

40. 290 天 The Evolution of the Heavenly Dao 天道衍 Island Lord Zhong Xuan终玄岛主Eastern Fantasy398k WordsOngoing The Great Dao has no bounds, vast as a sea of mist. A dream of yellow millet, a fleeting life that feels like a thousand years. One step, one Tathagata; in the blink of an eye, millions of years pass. Time rushes by. It is not easy to come into this world, and we all leave with regrets. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book; it's the most moving one I've read in recent years.

41. 291 一 One Battle, and I Went Berserk 一战成狂 Dugu Cong独孤熜Eastern Fantasy144k WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Traditional Fantasy]+ [Revenge] (The revenge plot unfolds later) On the Wuting Continent, strength is everything. The protagonist, Bi Te, is the illegitimate son of a feudal lord. Bullied by the legitimate heir as a child, he happens upon a mysterious divine being and begins his path of cultivation. As he grows and the truth gradually comes to light, his path grows ever more winding. To become stronger, he travels across the continent, enduring countless hardships. Caught up in war —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One book is written by a renowned author, and the other is written by myself. Please enjoy (please be gentle with your criticism of my own book qwq).

42. 292 玄 Xuanhuan: From the Start, I Forcefully Take in the Demon Empress 玄幻：开局强收妖族女帝 Han Qingru韩清如Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [No System] [No mindless decisions] [Lighthearted comedy] [Multiple heroines] Chen Fan transmigrates to a fantasy world, where the mount given to him by the sect turns out to be the Demon Empress. “I'd rather die than be your mount!” To survive, Chen Fan can only train this mature beauty with a whip, tears in his eyes. From then on, Chen Fan follows her and learns body cultivation, divine abilities, and spirit pill refining, forging his own path to invincibility. The protagonist is not a tradit 2.9kReads8.0Score385Shelves

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    This is an amazing, hardcore cultivation novel with no system! The transmigrator, relying on his adaptability accumulated in his previous life, wields an array plate and subdues an arrogant demon empress as his spirit pet. He is neither servile nor subservient, and is both righteous and evil. The spirit pet seems weak but actually hides top-notch killing moves. In the sect assessment, he faces a spoiled brat with a powerful background. Every chapter has a twist and a foreshadowing, the plot is tight and exciting, and the desire to keep reading is irresistible!

43. 293 曦 The Celestial Domain of Xikong 曦空穹域 Wu Mo Qian Qian舞默千千Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing In the year 1022 of the Qiong Calendar, blood-red light flooded the sky as pillars of blood descended alongside demonic creatures. For a thousand years, these creatures have grown ever more powerful, slaughtering living beings as they seek to invade humanity’s home, the Qiong Domain. In humanity’s hour of peril, people with primal or demonic power within them rose up to fight, forming the Seven Holy Societies to defend human territory. A youth who wields both primal and demonic powers grows stro 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    We'll have to see what they do!

44. 294 少 A Young Man’s Wild Song of Cultivation 少年狂歌修仙记 Wang Siqin王思勤Eastern Fantasy531k WordsCompleted Blending xuanhuan, xianxia, and suspense, this book tells the story of Liu Ge, an ordinary young man who accidentally enters a cave in Yimeng Mountain and acquires an ancient inheritance. He intends to devote himself to cultivation, but is forced to join the Tianque Sect. After a string of extraordinary encounters, fate eventually guides him to the realm of immortality. He wipes out the Shadow assassins, a dreaded organization feared throughout the martial world, and takes part in the climactic 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This traditional fantasy novel without a system or time travel is still the best. It completely breaks the traditional trope of a loser turning his life around. The male protagonist is an unparalleled master from the very beginning, and he bravely travels the world with a little bird. It's very exciting and I recommend it.

45. 295 什 What Do You Mean I'm Born with a Useless Cultivation Body? I Have Zhulong's Bloodline! 什么修炼废体，我有烛龙血脉！ A Fish Rising to the Clouds平步青云的鱼Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted With the bloodline of the ancient divine beast Zhulong, he will cleave through the nine heavens with his sword and become the mightiest of the mighty! [Devouring] + [Traditional] + [Xuanhuan] + [Body Cultivation] 349Reads—Score104Shelves

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    [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

46. 296 一 One Man, One Donkey, One Dog: The Path to Immortality 一人一驴一狗去修仙 New Sage Lord of the Three Realms三界新圣主Eastern Fantasy6.0M WordsOngoing [Sneaky and shameless + outrageously crafty + scheming + satisfying power fantasy + master of dirty tricks + lighthearted + no shame] When fighting people: “Dahei, go be the bait! Er Lyuzi, kick him in the butt while I smack the back of his head!” When fighting ghosts: “Dahei, spit blood at it! Er Lyuzi, blast it with your farts while I blow it up with a Divine Fire Thunderbolt Pill!” When fighting demons: “Dahei, use triple the dose of Five-Step Drop! Er Lyuzi, get the demon-binding rope and th 18.2kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    These have been my recent source of mental nourishment. Reading one when I'm feeling anxious makes me feel more cheerful.

47. 297 炼 Refining the Dao: I Cultivate Ten Thousand Daos, So I’m Invincible and You Can Do as You Please 炼道：修万道，我无敌你随意 I Could Go for Some Moutai想喝口茅台Eastern Fantasy175k WordsOngoing Cultivate the Myriad Dao, and I Am Invincible. Do As You Please. Game programmer Qin Feng transmigrates to the Lianshen Continent and obtains one of the Five Unranked Dao Resonances: the Devouring Dao Resonance. To his surprise, he can study Dao Resonances. Don't fight me. Once I've seen your Dao in action, I'll know it too. So I'm invincible; do as you please. Refine the myriad Daos of the heavens and obliterate the world's supreme gods. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No mindless plot twists or system, but the fight scenes are very engaging. A classic traditional fantasy novel, it's exceptionally good.

48. 298 少 Young Patriarch, Please Take Me In 少祖，你就收了我吧 Three Bowls of Wonton Noodles三碗馄饨面Eastern Fantasy417k WordsCompleted [Incredibly satisfying + refuses to follow the usual formula + funny + decisive and ruthless + sly schemer + makes trouble + big shot showing off + one female lead (>_<) (Do you believe that?)] In the Boundless Purgatory, he devours endless demonic energy and absorbs limitless demonic power! At Luan Sacred Mountain, ten years are all it takes for him to make great strides, leaving his seven powerful master-teachers tearing their hair out, not knowing whether to laugh or cry! With flaws in the He 75Reads8.1Score—Shelves
49. 299 蜀 The Shu Mountain Calamity 蜀山劫 I Love Your Yogurt我爱吃你酸奶Eastern Fantasy254k WordsOngoing 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Since ancient times, Mount Shu has been home to many immortals and heroes, who fly through the sky on swords and roam the world with their swords...

50. 300 九 Chronicles of the Nine Heavens 九霄战记 Heavenly Secret, Divine Dream天机神梦Eastern Fantasy321k WordsCompleted [Underdog comeback, two heroines, fiery battles.] On the Xuanwu Continent, strength reigns supreme. The Six Primordial Gods command all things. The first step in martial arts is opening the meridians; when power settles in the dantian, it becomes a Profound Core. When the elements gather around you, you become a Martial Warrior; the beginning of true strength is the Martial Master. Soaring through the nine heavens makes you a Martial King; swallowing mountains and rivers makes you a Martial Vene 127Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Follow this book, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

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