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. 351 太EN The First Immortal of the Primordial Era 太古第一仙 Feng Qingyang风青阳Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted [The year's most exhilarating, invincible cultivation saga: kill your way to immortality!] As Yun Xiao's soul drifted into the heavens after his death, he witnessed a shocking sight: the vast human world where he had lived for sixteen years was shaped like a tomb! Beneath it lay an ancient giant coffin, vast as the boundless sea and wreathed in demonic energy. Every continent was but a handful of earth atop the coffin, and countless billions of living people had been born and raised in its grave 3.1kReads8.7Score246Shelves

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   There's no system, but there's a safety net; they'll kill you at the drop of a hat.

2. 352 且 Let Us Cherish What Little Time We Have Left 且尽生前有限怀 A Literary Heart Fishing for the Moon文心钓月Eastern Fantasy918k WordsCompleted “Do not fret over endless matters beyond yourself; make the most of the limited time you have.” The Sage Zhuang Huoran sacrificed himself to protect humanity, scattering the Dao throughout the world and banishing the extraterrestrial evil clans. Decades later, Chen Nian burst onto the scene. Born as tiny as a mustard seed, he nonetheless had a heart vast enough to encompass the heavens, and took up the mantle of protector. Is the Heavenly Dao truly unkind? To repel invaders, one must first stren —Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 353 剑 Sword and Wine 剑酒 Cup of Snow杯雪Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + no System + one heroine + slow burn + passionate adventure] In the Eastern Lands, a tavern waiter wears twin sabers at his waist and tempers his heart in the mortal world. In the Western Regions, a devoted monk carries a paintbrush, bringing flowers to the world. In the Southern Mountains, a Daoist wields peachwood, using talismans to subdue mountains and seas. In the northern lands, a monster carves a wooden staff, its dragon's roar shaking the Nine Heavens. And in the Ce 13.3kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
4. 354 乱 The Han Immortal Clan of the Chaotic Star Sea: Invincible Since Its Founding on a Small Island 乱星海韩氏仙族，从小岛开始无敌 Plum Ancestor杨梅老祖Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing [Family cultivation, decisive and ruthless, no System, fast-paced, lighthearted, exploration, growth] The Daoists and Buddhists have vanished; gods and ghosts are nowhere to be found. The Starfall Sea stretches beyond the horizon. As the years roll on, how many heroes have been swept away by its mighty waves? Han Tianming, head of the Han family on Qingling Island, happens upon a map brimming with opportunities. From then on, the Han family begins its rise! Seek hidden treasures, explore opport 7.8kReads8.6Score405Shelves
5. 355 颍 The Immortal Path of Yingchuan 颍川仙途 Whispering Words文字轻语Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing The road to immortality is long and arduous! Ten thousand years ago, the war between immortals and demons shook the lower realm. The spiritual energy of the Yingchuan Continent fell into chaos, and the path to ascension mysteriously broke apart. Ten thousand years later, Qin Yi, a young scholar's attendant, embarks on the path of cultivation. By chance, he inherits his master's legacy and overcomes one obstacle after another, becoming the strongest cultivator in Yingchuan. When he sets out with 2.7kReads7.4Score326Shelves

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   I recommend this one; it's a cultivation novel without a system.

6. 356 道 The Divine Dao Dynasty 道神朝 Ding Feng鼎风Eastern Fantasy452k WordsOngoing [Genius Protagonist]+ [No System]+ [Decisive and Ruthless] For years, the Divine Talisman Continent had been divided among the three powers of Qi, Yan, and Wei. But after the Yan Emperor forcibly attempted to reach the Celestial Realm and suffered a devastating backlash from the Great Dao when he fell just short, the balance of power shifted. When Qi's one hundred thousand cavalry stormed the imperial capital of Yan, the Yan Emperor set himself on fire, and the dust seemed to have settled. Yet t 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No system, quite traditional

7. 357 剑 Sword Master Keeps Dragging Me on the Run 剑大爷总带我跑路 Donkey and Ink驴与墨Eastern Fantasy160k WordsOngoing [A day laborer's dying fantasy?] When in doubt, run first. If you can't get away, then fight for your life. With a sword, cleave open the vast wilderness. Those with spiritual gifts can seek immortality; those with talent can knock on the gates of the immortals. Savor life's many flavors and ask the blue heavens about the Dao. Endure a hundred calamities and bring blessings to all living beings. A pity, a regret, but there is no looking back. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Starting out in the mines, you're treated like dirt; your mentor is unreliable, you have to figure everything out on your own.

8. 358 风 The Way of Feng Shui Cultivation 风水修行路 Kai Zhong Feng Shui凯中堪舆Urban1.0M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Guan Tianlong, is the heir to the Guan clan of the south. After grasping the essence of his family’s core technique and receiving an infusion of spiritual energy from Heaven and Earth, he soars to greatness, and his clan’s power surges as well. He unexpectedly acquires the Nine Dragons Cauldron, which enables him to pioneer a new method of forming a golden core. With the help of feng shui, formations, alchemy, and artifact forging, he embarks on a legendary journey, even contrib 543Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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   Completed! The more you read, the more interesting it becomes! The protagonist, Guan Tianlong, is the heir of the Guan family. He comprehends the essence of cultivation techniques, receives the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and soars to great heights. He also unexpectedly acquires the Nine Dragon Cauldron, thus opening up a new way to form a golden core. With the help of feng shui, formations, alchemy, and weapon crafting, he embarks on a legendary story, and even contributes to national defense by establishing an aviation industrial park... The story is well-structured, grand, and magnificent. It is truly exciting, without any clichés, and definitely worth reading.

9. 359 含 Lightless 含光 Rain by the Lake湖畔有雨Eastern Fantasy276k WordsOngoing [No System] [Not a power fantasy] [Light comedy] Heaven and earth nurture all things, and the world is full of wonders. Among humankind are many remarkable talents, yet the Divine Realm treats mortals like grass, taking their lives and possessions at will. Wen Shuhong was born in answer to the workings of fate, but his eight meridians were blocked from birth, making Qi cultivation impossible. Follow him as he fights to survive and wins humanity a future. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A book brimming with growth potential [cool][cool] Otherwise, my old age will be bleak, and I'll be covered in red hair.

10. 360 蛇 The Snake Heavenly Emperor 蛇天帝 Gorilla咯比猴Eastern Fantasy5.5M WordsOngoing An old snake from the village accidentally swallowed a human elixir and gained intelligence, setting out on the path to immortality. With a mysterious little cauldron and a cultivation technique that can transform it into a dragon, the snake has only ten short years to live, so it must seize every moment. This is the story of an old snake becoming an immortal. [Original title: The Old Snake’s Path to Immortality (Snake Ancestor). A manga adaptation is currently being serialized.] [No System, tra 95.1kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    "Tian Yuan" is a fantasy novel written by Mu Xiaosansheng, a contracted author with Tomato Novels. The story follows the genius youth Chen Qingyuan, who enters a forbidden zone called Tian Yuan. His soul lamp extinguishes, and everyone believes him dead. However, he emerges alive, but his cultivation is completely destroyed, and his spiritual root is severed. Faced with his beloved's broken engagement and the oppression of various sects, what will he do...?

11. 361 武 The Long Road of Martial Arts 武道长途 Red Leaves of the Orange Cat橘猫的红叶Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted [Scheming Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + One Female Lead + No Fake Benevolence + No Special Constitution + No Bloodline] [Combat Strength = Martial Will + Techniques + Combat Arts] On the Tianwu Continent, martial arts reign supreme. The strong rule, and the weak submit. The weak scream themselves hoarse, yet no one listens. The strong speak softly, yet their words sink deep into people’s hearts. Martial arts demand hard work, inheritance, resources, and talent. Only those who persevere c 2.6kReads8.3Score189Shelves

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    You can take a look; there's no magic touch, just lots of good luck!

12. 362 灵 Immortal Journey Through the Spirit Realm 灵界仙旅 Xin Xin Xingmu欣欣醒目Eastern Fantasy101k WordsOngoing Tired of slow-burn xianxia stories about endless years of bitter cultivation? Eastern fantasy packed with passion and thrills, rapid-fire power-ups, and a continuous saga of fierce battles against other races. After Tang Kexing unifies the Ziyuan Continent, the shadowy Cangming tribes from beyond the borders quietly close in. Human generals bring their strengths to bear as forces of light and darkness clash fiercely, while strange celestial phenomena sweep across the continent. Dark currents sti 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A man from the Northern Song Dynasty transmigrates to become a lord. Originally a swordsman, he becomes an emperor. If you're looking for fantasy, xuanhuan (a genre of Chinese fantasy), and alternate history, follow me. Invincible, exhilarating, fantasy, xuanhuan, Eastern xuanhuan. Features: imaginative xuanhuan plot, vast historical alternate history, numerous weapons and martial arts techniques. A grand world view. Multiple races, including humans and demons. Story summary: The story of a man from the Northern Song Dynasty to a new continent.

13. 363 盖 The Peerless Evil Lord 盖世邪君 Nangong Ling南宫凌Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted In life, he was the greatest of evil lords, master of heaven and earth, unrivaled beneath the sun. With a single thought, he could unleash mountains of corpses and seas of blood. After his death, the immortal realm was thrown into turmoil. All manner of beings emerged, ushering in a golden age, while legends of him continued to spread. When his soul was reborn in the body of an ordinary disciple at a small sect in a low-level realm, the world changed overnight. Geniuses? This evil lord came here 315Reads8.6Score101Shelves
14. 364 那 That Man, That Sword 那人那剑 E Jian Shisan额剑十三Eastern Fantasy430k WordsOngoing Ever since the Great Zhou Dynasty split apart, warlords have vied for supremacy and fought without end! Demons and monsters ravage the land, wreaking havoc on humanity. A young swordsman carries on his master's legacy, stepping into the mortal world alone with nothing but his sword. He rises amid the chaos and takes control of the fate of the realm! 334Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    [Eating popcorn] Where has it fallen?

15. 365 入 The Demon’s Mutation: A Golden-Water Spirit Root 入魔之变异的金水灵根 The Tree the Wind Can't Move风吹不动的树Eastern Fantasy255k WordsCompleted Killed the sect master's son? No problem. The master is a spy? No problem. What to do when a beauty discovers your secret? Knock her out and take her away... [Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deification, Tribulation Crossing, Lesser Immortal, Immortal King, Immortal Emperor, Lesser God, God King, Divine Lord] [Demon Ranks: Levels one through twelve. Levels one and two are lesser demons, levels three and four greater demons, level five a Demon King, level six a 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't understand how everyone chooses novels. He fell into the Demon Sea, his spiritual root mutated, he gained a second lightning spiritual root, and he transformed into a demon through blood transfusion. What will happen after he leaves the Demon Sea?

16. 366 心 Heartfire Without a Heart 心火无心 Mu Yi目奕Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing This book definitely won't end badly. I'm begging all my readers to help boost its popularity, and I promise to give you all a satisfying conclusion. Zhang Rushing is an ordinary disciple of the Spirit Sect. With mediocre talent and average cultivation, he has always been an obscure figure in the sect. Then, during an unexpected adventure, a mysterious heart flame changed everything. It could not only speak, but also possessed power beyond anything an ordinary person could imagine. This heart fl —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Of course! The male protagonist kills his way through, similar to Battle Through the Heavens, guaranteed to be satisfying.

17. 367 混 Ancestral Chaos Sword! 混沌剑祖！ Lin Tianyi林天翼Eastern Fantasy4.6M WordsCompleted The sequel, A Sword to Determine the Nine Heavens, has officially been released. Those who enjoy it are warmly invited to read it. Thank you. With an unrivaled sword, three thousand strands of white hair dancing across heaven and earth, he battles the heavens in another world and roams the four seas. Countless powerful figures tremble before him. In the end, he reaches the summit, with his beloved by his side, free and unrestrained beneath the nine clouds. Three years in the making, 13.9kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
18. 368 永 Eternal Night God Emperor 永夜神皇 Qian Yu cium千羽ciumEastern Fantasy159k WordsOngoing They stole my divine bones, and my master turned against me. In a single night, the so-called prodigy lost everything. Then I devoured ten thousand restless souls and took on the bitterness of countless lifetimes, reforging my demonic body in a mass grave! The Heavenly Dao is a prison, and all living beings are sacrifices. Ascension is nothing but a lie. Now that I have returned from the eternal night, I shall wield my three-foot demonic sword and turn every god and Buddha in the heavens to dust —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A thrilling tale of Eastern fantasy! The protagonist's rebirth and triumphant rise in "Eternal Night God Emperor" is sure to stir up waves in the fantasy world!

19. 369 独 Alone Against the Ages 独斗万古 Bing Xian冰闲Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing In the Age of Dharma Decline, spiritual energy has vanished completely. A young boy who knows the secrets of the Daoist sects is persuaded by an old Taoist priest to travel to another world, beginning a dazzling yet perilous journey to prove the Dao... 720Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy – well-developed characters, clear logic, fluent writing, and both the protagonist and antagonist maintain high intelligence throughout… definitely worth a read for all fellow fans! [Add to bookshelf]

20. 370 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.6kReads9.3Score8.2kShelves

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    [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

21. 371 长 Master of the Longevity Temple 长生观主 Wu Yue乌月Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Jiang Fan was reborn five years in the past, before the spiritual qi revival. He foolishly believed that an ordinary person’s strength could change the tragedy he had once witnessed. He failed. He watched his master fall before his very eyes. Desperate to change everything, he used the Taoist temple and cultivation techniques his master had left behind, step by step venturing into an unknown, immense world. He witnessed the myths of old and the ancient ruins that had existed amid the tides of hi 1.9kReads5.6Score108Shelves
22. 372 武 Breaking the Firmament: The Divine and Demonic Art of Battle Across the Ten Directions 武破苍穹之神魔纵横十方斗战经 Really Loves Cream Cakes非常喜欢吃奶油蛋糕Urban108k WordsCompleted Flowers bloom and fade, the seasons turn, and another cycle begins... The Xuanfang Void is in chaos. The Alliance of Gods seeks to unite it all under their rule, and even plans to invade other voids, hoping to increase their cultivation through slaughter and destruction. Di Ming takes the supreme treasure, the Book of All Beings, and journeys to the Vast Moon Void to find allies and treasures that can strengthen the book. There, he meets Ye Ge, a traveler through time and space. With Ye Ge’s 1Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 373 神 God, Demon, Human 神也魔也人也 Dugu He独孤鹤Eastern Fantasy712k WordsCompleted The divine tribulation of Yin and Yang dissolves into nothing; the demonic tomb of the Nine Hells runs deep through the ages. Who forged a hundred thousand swords of the nether spirits, to let my profound heart hold the gates of heaven… In this world, where there are gods, there are demons. Where there are immortals, there are monsters. Where there are royal fortunes and riches, there are also armies clashing in battle. (A purely classical-style xianxia work, with no System and no transmigration —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This traditional cultivation novel is really ridiculous!

24. 374 千 Thousand-Dou Divine Lord 千斗神主 Young Master Feifei飞飞少主Eastern Fantasy204k WordsOngoing When the world changes, strength alone cannot set it right. When the divine weapon changes hands, only destiny can defy its course. Long Yang’s sword was born only to protect. He wielded it to slay his enemies, foil conspiracies, and battle the strongest. He went from a hunted weakling to a powerhouse who could stand as an equal among the great, and then to an existence the world revered. His path was paved with thorns and glory. Every battle was a step toward greater power, and every narrow vi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's not that it's declined, it's that it's suffering from decision paralysis.

25. 375 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 90.5kReads9.0Score8.8kShelves

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    How could traditional fantasy have declined?

26. 376 开 From the Start, I Had Three Little Beggars 开局三只小乞丐 Lightning-Speed Fist闪电光速拳Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Farming] [Cautious] How can an ordinary freshman from a mountain village survive in a dangerous mine? How can he overcome mediocre talent to become a cultivator, embarking on a journey of struggle across the Three Realms? 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try it and you'll die.

27. 377 仙 Immortal Devourer 仙噬 The Weary Smoker121颓废的烟121Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation + Devouring + Play the pig to eat the tiger] Han Feiyu discovers that his spiritual root is only the lowest-grade Yellow Rank. But wait, this root can devour other spiritual roots and level up! You're a genius with an Earth Spiritual Root? A Heaven Spiritual Root? Watch me devour it and turn you into a good-for-nothing! With his heaven-defying devouring spiritual root, Han Feiyu carefully advances, striving ever closer to the pinnacle of the Heavenly Dao!!! 4.2kReads8.4Score596Shelves

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    Both are good 😊

28. 378 天 The Heavenly Dao Is Unfair, So I'll Raise a Sky-Devouring Toad to Devour It 天道不公，那我就养吞天蛤吞天道 The Wolf's Tale狼的故事Eastern Fantasy619k WordsOngoing Bu Yu, young master of the Bujiazhuang estate, has a mysterious past. Raised from childhood by Madam Bu, he is lively, clever, and despises evil. At a recruitment fair held by the various sects, he offends the young master of an ancient power and brings disaster upon himself. The entire Bujiazhuang estate is wiped out. Consumed by grief and rage, Bu Yu curses the heavens as he seeks revenge. His defiance brings down heavenly retribution, destroying one of his arms so that it can never be rest 1Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 379 仙 A Fallen Immortal 仙卒坠凡 A Very Sleepy God很困的神Eastern Fantasy294k WordsOngoing Though updates have stopped, my heart is still here. Once I’ve put the mundane troubles behind me, I’ll surely return through the snow. The great halberd in my heart may have been put away, but it’s been itching for action for ages. Wait for my return!!! I’ll turn the fantasy world upside down!!! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend a new fantasy/xianxia novel I wrote myself. It has no system, no mind-numbing elements, and no overly sentimental characters. It features the Nine Realms, a landscape laid out over millennia; the Blackwater Swamp, forbidden to gods; the Reincarnation Netherworld, open to the dead; and the Eternal Abyss, where gods and emperors perished... It's not a mindless, wish-fulfillment story. Veteran readers are welcome to click, read, and rate it!

30. 380 苟 The Cautious Emperor 苟帝无天 August South Mountain八月南山Eastern Fantasy200k WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy + absurd comedy + passionate brotherhood + invincible hero + underhanded scheming] [Also known as: After Ten Thousand Years, I Became the Strongest Sect] [Also known as: Following a Split-Personality Big Shot, I Slay My Way Through the Myriad Worlds] This emperor cultivated for tens of thousands of years. I'm pretty good at keeping a low profile, but I have a short temper. Afraid of the Immortal Realm's violence, I favor a battle-worn flip-flop as my weapon. While traveling —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A humorous and witty story featuring a cast of six men, filled with clear-cut hatred and decisive action. A must-read!

31. 381 逆 Defying the Ancient Path 逆伐古道 Xiao You晓悠Eastern Fantasy77k WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy + One Heroine + Devoted Couple + Comeback] “I’ll dance with you through the storms of the heavens, and stand by your side as you reign supreme over the nine heavens. If you become a demon, I’ll become one with you. If you defy the heavens, I’ll defy them by your side. I’ll have no regrets, even in death.” “My life’s first half was ‘mountains upon mountains, with no way forward.’ The second half brought ‘a village beyond the dark willows and bright flowers,’ all because I met —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 382 丹 Dual Mastery of Alchemy and Martial Arts 丹武双绝 Flying Snail飞翔蜗牛Eastern Fantasy14.7M WordsCompleted Pills can restore flesh and reverse the course of life. Martial arts can shatter the heavens and conquer every corner of the land. Qin Ming’s martial foundation is damaged, but through sheer determination, he awakens a divine-grade talent in the alchemical path. At the most crucial moment on his journey to becoming a Pill God, he is murdered by those closest to him. To his surprise, he returns to his youth. In this life, he will not only refine the stars themselves, but also reach the pinnacle o 32.6kReads8.3Score4kShelves
33. 383 龙 Dragon-Elephant Overlord Body Art 龙象霸体诀 Eastland and West Tang东土西唐Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Xiao Wuji, a boy who defies fate, is framed by his childhood sweetheart. His four apertures and dantian are ripped out, leaving him a cripple. By sheer chance, however, he obtains a mysterious black tower known as the Divine Elephant Suppression Prison Tower. From then on, he cultivates the tower's domineering body art, opens a supreme nine-aperture dantian, and bathes in the blood essence of ancient dragons and elephants. He vows to trample every enemy beneath his feet, and kill his way through 2.5kReads7.9Score261Shelves
34. 384 云 The Clouds Rise Over the Desolate Heavens 云启天荒 A Star Ling一颗星凌Eastern Fantasy823k WordsOngoing Traditional fantasy, not AI-generated. I type slowly, but I’ll try to update often. Suggestions are welcome! “How dare you defile the Yun Clan’s bloodline!” “You are the clan’s Holy Son, yet you dared to marry an outsider and have a mongrel child! From this day on, your title as Holy Son is revoked, and the mongrel is to be executed on the spot!” The Yun Clan ordered the young Yun Tian executed, claiming that his mixed blood brought shame upon the clan. His father, the Holy Son, was impris 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd appreciate any advice from experienced readers on this book. If it gets a lot of readers, I can even manage two or three updates a day!

35. 385 浮 Two Lives, Both Reduced to Ashes 浮生两世皆为灰 Xiao Jiujiu Ye筱九九耶Eastern Fantasy587k WordsOngoing [A Fresh Take] [Sword Spirit + Growth + Traditional + Corruption + Sword Cultivator + The story starts a little slowly, but please keep reading] From the start, he accidentally eats a Sword Spirit Herb and comprehends Sword Intent. Lin Xue transmigrates from the real world into a fantasy realm. Starting out as a good-for-nothing, he fights his way to the peak, braves countless battles, and ultimately turns the tides of fate. When I have nowhere left to retreat, I wield both the righteous and dem 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The sword pierces the heavens. A traditional figure arrives.

36. 386 武 War God Bloodline 武神血脉 Sword Intent, Ink River South剑意墨江南Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted Young Chen Ling happens upon a drop of blood essence from an unparalleled overlord-level monster. This awakens his family's supreme Heaven-Devouring Bloodline, allowing him to devour blood essence and bloodlines. He forges the pinnacle of martial arts with the blood of countless beings, slays saints and becomes a god, tramples the ancient clans of countless eras, and claims the title of Martial God. 614Reads8.1Score107Shelves
37. 387 道 The Way, Too, Has Feelings 道，亦有情 Han Feng Bing Yu Lan寒枫冰羽岚Eastern Fantasy816k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Tianyan Continent, Mo Li steps into a cultivation world where the strong prey on the weak. The cultivators here all say, “The Great Dao is merciless. Only by severing all feelings and love can you reach the pinnacle.” Only Mo Li scoffs at this. In his previous life, he was utterly alone, and love and affection were distant, unattainable luxuries. In this life, he is fortunate enough to find warmth. The comforts of everyday life and the people he holds dear are tre 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm not sure if this counts as a clear level division, but the proper cultivation levels for immortality are: Body Tempering, Qi Gathering, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Body Condensation, Palace Transformation, Tribulation Crossing, and True Transformation (corresponding to stages one through nine respectively). Skill levels are: Spirit Transformation, Spirit Transformation, Spirit Communication, and True Spirit. Cultivation levels are also divided into supernatural power levels. Body Tempering levels are: Human Extreme Realm, Earth Extreme Realm, and Heaven Extreme Realm (early, middle, and late stages). Alchemy, formations, weapon crafting, and talismans are all divided into nine levels.

38. 388 武EN King of Martial Gods 武极神王 Fish Who Loves Shrimp爱虾的鱼Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsCompleted A world-shaking demon gaze throws heaven and earth into chaos; an unparalleled divine body shatters the universe. The Six Paths sink into ruin, and for countless generations there is no Heavenly Emperor. The saints rise together, while the Divine Kings rule the cosmos. In a chaotic age of struggle, only I command the heavens! The ten peerless sacred physiques reign supreme. Who dares challenge the might of a divine body? A youth bearing a world-shaking secret rises from among the lowly, ascends 8.5kReads8.6Score917Shelves
39. 389 大 The Great Dark Sky 大黯黑天 Floating Sadness漂浮着的悲伤Eastern Fantasy680k WordsOngoing [Mortal’s Journey + Mild Mystery + Overpowered Hero + Leveling Up and Fighting Monsters + Competent Writing + Expansive World + No Tragedy] A legend has always been told beneath Heaven-Sunder Peak: “Where the sea reaches the horizon, the sky becomes its shore. At the mountain’s summit, I alone am the peak!” For millions of years, countless mighty cultivators who pursued the Great Dao have been obsessed with scaling this summit that towers above the horizon. Yet among tens of millions, only one 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is fluent and elegant, with appropriate omissions, no system or cheat codes, and a unique style. I dare say Tomato (the author) has no other works like it. Just think of it as watching a fast-paced and exciting movie. The only downside is the slow updates; you might have to wait until it's more substantial before reading it.

40. 390 鸿 The Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor 鸿蒙天帝 Faint Hong Qi微微鸿气Eastern Fantasy11.8M WordsCompleted A hundred thousand years ago, humanity reached its peak on the Immortal-Demon Continent. There were nine great holy lands, each in control of one of the nine inheritance tomes. Then a sudden cataclysm struck the continent with devastating force. The heavens collapsed, the earth split apart, and countless lives were lost. Humanity suffered the greatest losses: seven holy lands were destroyed, their legacies lost, and only two of the nine heavenly tomes survived. The young Ling Feng emerged like a 37.1kReads8.5Score4.8kShelves
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    The girl next door risked her life to protect him, and the seemingly useless young man made a stunning comeback overnight to fiercely protect his wife! Beating up thugs, abusing evil slaves, and crippling a genius of his own kind—this series of exhilarating revenge scenes is thrilling to watch. Who can understand the exhilarating feeling of rising from the ashes!

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47. 397 阴 The Great Yin Spirit Emperor 阴灵大帝 Middle-Aged and Not into Coffee中年不爱喝咖啡Eastern Fantasy151k WordsOngoing After his soul transmigrates into Wu Xiaofan, the good-for-nothing of the Wu family, he obtains the Supreme Yin Soul Art and embarks on a wholly different path of cultivation. The Yin Eye Art absorbs the essence of moonlight, awakening the Yin Eye to its full potential and allowing him to summon Yin Souls. The Yin Soul Chanting Art delivers Yin Souls and draws them into the Soul Space, where they become Yin Disciples. The more Yin Disciples he has, the farther his Yin Eye can see. When Yin Disci —Reads—Score—Shelves
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