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Is Traditional Fantasy Really in Decline? I Haven't Found a Good One so Far.

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I'm tired of reading new fantasy novels. I kind of miss the authentic tradition of the past. There can be cheats, but they are not a system. You can be reborn, but you can't travel through time. If there is no heroine or only one heroine, it is best if the protagonist works hard alone and succeeds in the end.

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46 Shocking Every Step of the Way Fried Dough Sticks and Spicy SoupEastern Fantasy2.3M WordsOngoing 3.1kReads—Score331Shelves
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Immortals and demons coexist, there are thousands of races, and the holy bodies of geniuses appear in the world. This traditional fantasy book is so suitable.
47 The Master Was Injured, and I Was Forced to Leave the Mountain Just to Survive. XiruohuangEastern Fantasy2.9M WordsOngoing 147.2kReads8.3Score6.8kShelves
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This book is well written. The protagonist Lin Feng is reborn as the "good-for-nothing senior brother" of the Shenxiao Sword Sect. He died due to a high profile in his previous life. In this life, he just wants to live in a low profile, but he is forced to rise because of his master's murder. He possesses the "nine-turn clone technique", which can split into multiple clones to fight, practice, overcome tribulations, and even die on behalf of the original body. He is called the "most powerful cheat" in the world of cultivation. The novel perfectly integrates the "Gouwang style" and the "Invincible style", with a fast pace, exciting density, and a very novel setting of clones. It is suitable for readers who like rebirth, system (genre), clone flow, and fast-paced cool writing. It can be called the "fantasy version of infinite clone cool writing benchmark".
48 Palm Star Dome Begonia BoyEastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted 1.5kReads8.4Score171Shelves
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This book is absolutely awesome, I can't stop reading it
49 Mortals Cultivate Immortality, Thousands of Corpses Cast Immortal Bones Swimming ChampionEastern Fantasy4.6M WordsOngoing 124.4kReads8.9Score12.4kShelves
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You just have to see if he is pure enough. ① The protagonist relies on himself and plans everything by hook or by crook for cultivation ② Gou Dao is immortal and a master of the Six Paths ③ If you don't take action easily, you will die if you take action ④ True dragon nine transformations, a snake demon transforms into a dragon ⑤ Proficient in the side door, left way, blood way, ghost way, white bone way
50 Add a Little Bit Every Year to Transform Yourself from a Mountain Villager into a Taoist Ancestor in the Immortal World Zi Ling FengxueEastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted 1.1MReads9.7Score170kShelves
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Current tomato ceiling
50 Yuan Zun Author126b03Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted 6.2kReads5.8Score556Shelves
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Fantasy light, single heroine + childhood sweetheart (first two books) + swordsmanship (last two books)
51 Peerless Sword Emperor Nine Worlds Scattered PeopleEastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted 16.1kReads8.5Score1.6kShelves
51 The Handyman Aspires to Become the Immortal Emperor Riding a Goose and Shooting a VultureEastern Fantasy577k WordsOngoing 3.4kReads5.8Score367Shelves
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This is traditional fantasy, no time travel, no system, no brain, super good-looking, sword master, and handyman counterattack to the top. Cool!
52 Huiyuan Comes to the World: I Use Blood Jade to Subdue the Heavens The Origin of the WindEastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing 443Reads9.3Score—Shelves
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Are these books bad?
53 God of War Dominates Dark MageEastern Fantasy13.5M WordsOngoing 22.4kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves
54 Nine Star Hegemon Body Technique Ordinary MagicianEastern Fantasy18.5M WordsOngoing 214.3kReads9.3Score12kShelves
54 Five States Broken Follow the Mountains and Dredge the RiversEastern Fantasy289k WordsOngoing 13Reads—Score—Shelves
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It is a rare pyrotechnic fantasy group portrait novel. It starts with working in the fields, reprimanding the team, and fellow villagers gathering dry food to see off. The daily life in the lower-class settlement is vividly written, without any plot of killing the world as soon as it appears. After setting out on the road, he trudged long distances, rushed in the wind and sand, and hid in dense forests. The fatigue, hunger, and fear of the journey were all described in detail. The interactions between male and female characters follow the differences in customs in their respective regions. The interactions are natural and unintentional. There are no forced emotional lines. The focus is on surviving together and competing for power.
55 Martial God Supreme Chu ChanggeEastern Fantasy17.2M WordsOngoing 86kReads9.0Score7.9kShelves
56 Kowloon Returns to One Jue Mo Feng LieEastern Fantasy11.1M WordsOngoing 71.5kReads9.1Score4.8kShelves
57 Peerless Martial God Clean and TracelessEastern Fantasy6.9M WordsCompleted 119.9kReads9.1Score12.7kShelves
58 I've Just Finished Ten Years at the Beginning, and I'm Invincible A Thought Fills the OceanEastern Fantasy22.4M WordsOngoing 87.9kReads9.0Score5.4kShelves
59 The First God of All Time Feng QingyangEastern Fantasy17.7M WordsOngoing 61.5kReads9.1Score5.5kShelves
60 Saint Ancestor of Ten Thousand Demons October PassesEastern Fantasy19.0M WordsOngoing 54.7kReads9.1Score5kShelves
60 The Most Proud Sword Engraved CityEastern Fantasy2.3M WordsOngoing 17.6kReads7.6Score1.8kShelves
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The divine body awakened, and from then on... The universe shone for me!
61 Shura Emperor Lab RatEastern Fantasy8.5M WordsCompleted 115.6kReads9.2Score19.5kShelves
61 Boundary Sea and Heaven: Ember Fire Gate Old Jiu ChenfengEastern Fantasy322k WordsOngoing 23Reads—Score—Shelves
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Who knows? The world view of this Zhutian novel really hit me hard! The Ten Thousand Worlds Celestial Alliance wears the cloak of justice and does dirty deeds, and the entire heaven is a huge prison. The setting of the male protagonist Ning Jin is very unique. If he uses his power, he will devour his own memory. The price is very sad to see. Together they travel through the heavens together, taking revenge while uncovering the shocking secrets hidden behind the Black Tide, the World Sacrifice, and the Tianmen. The most surprising thing is that the ending does not fall into the old routine. It does not choose one or the other, but takes a brand new path. After watching it, I feel very satisfied. The characters and plot are all online.
62 Emperor Danhuangwu Lab RatEastern Fantasy6.5M WordsCompleted 15.6kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
63 The Emperor's Forbidden Zone: After My Master Died, I Went Crazy Bashu Red BeansEastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted 74.6kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves
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If you like reading dark books, it is another kind of traditional fantasy. The author admits that the first few chapters are not well written, but the later chapters are really exciting. I highly recommend it. I hope all book friends will like it.
63 For the Evil in the World, I Will Bury All the Dead and Seize the Immortals I Wrote It for FunEastern Fantasy90k WordsOngoing 20Reads—Score—Shelves
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The good-for-nothing prodigy was bitten by the senior brother who had taken over his body. Thousands of people criticized him and drove him out of the school, which made him feel depressed and angry at the same time. The scene where the senior sister breaks his arm was full of tension. The writing is solid, the rhythm is comfortable, and the fairy tale flavor is very positive. I recommend it to everyone who is in a book shortage.
63 Thunder Lord of Shenxiao: from Jianghu Commoner to Eternal Immortal Lord There Are Gods in the WorldEastern Fantasy133k WordsOngoing 62Reads—Score—Shelves
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Recommended to readers who like "brainy and refreshing articles". All the protagonist's comebacks rely on brains: using himself as bait, using a borrowed knife to kill someone, and using a female ghost to trap the pursuers. Every victory between the weak and the strong is justified and does not rely on cheats from the sky. It all depends on squeezing a way out of a slim chance of survival.
64 The Yandere Empress' Desire for Control Is Too Strong! Fall in Love with Strawberry BearEastern Fantasy360k WordsOngoing 387Reads6.4Score—Shelves
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Good-looking and good-looking [laughing evilly]
64 Sky Mysterious God Does Not Disappear with FrostEastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted 5kReads8.7Score432Shelves
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Traditional fantasy + the rise of geniuses + the struggle for hegemony among geniuses, with a single female protagonist, who is brave and resourceful, not clever, decisive in killing, not a virgin. This book makes readers feel very interesting. The writing is delicate and super beautiful!
64 Begin Martial Arts and Become a Saint from the Sacred Bones of Time Copy BookEastern Fantasy117k WordsOngoing 3Reads—Score—Shelves
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The eternal classic of legend, decisive killing, and online IQ
65 If You Practice Cultivation, You Will See Me Like a Mayfly in the Sky Prisoner Mountain Old GhostEastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted 44.8kReads8.0Score3.6kShelves
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Even the traditional cultivation of immortality is supported by the emperor! !
65 Great Road and Divine Way Northern Liao Demon FoxEastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted 13.9kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
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Completed Bao Tradition
66 Fantasy: When I Encounter Strength, I Become Stronger. My Cultivation Level Has No Upper Limit. The Most Handsome Author in HistoryEastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted 24.1kReads8.4Score3.7kShelves
66 Corpse-Killing Maniac Record A Single Dog Who Can't CodeEastern Fantasy118k WordsOngoing —Reads—Score—Shelves
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In the first book I wrote, I didn't plan to write about systems or cheats. I just wanted to slowly cultivate myself from the bottom. I wanted to have fun, but I also wanted someone to help me correct the unreasonable things. The second and third books didn't have cheats or systems.
67 The Sword Comes Beacon Fire Plays on PrincesEastern Fantasy11.6M WordsOngoing 48.7kReads5.8Score1.3kShelves
67 Fairy Animal Jue Lian ShangEastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted —Reads5.8Score—Shelves
68 Li Tiandi Is Highly Respected and Respected Deep Sea SprayEastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted 7.8kReads8.1Score830Shelves
68 Swordsmanship in the Snow Beacon Fire Plays on PrincesEastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted 13.3kReads5.8Score741Shelves
69 Tianyan: from Deducing the Mortal World to Taking Charge of All Realms XiaoyuanlvEastern Fantasy150k WordsOngoing 21Reads—Score—Shelves
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A very good traditional fantasy. This book is okay. You can add it to the bookshelf first. The protagonist is not Long Aotian. In the beginning, he is just a copying clerk in the academy. His cultivation level is low, but he can see the cause and effect lines in the world. The process of changing one's fate against the odds is quite enjoyable to watch! !
70 Emperor Tianwu Drunk Dream StarsEastern Fantasy6.3M WordsCompleted 157.4kReads8.6Score18.5kShelves
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They are all very beautiful, works by the same author!
70 Point Star Jiuzang Black and White PotatoesEastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing 64.2kReads7.3Score6.9kShelves
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Believe me, you won't suffer any loss if you fall into the trap! It's really super pretty! Although there are some quirks, the main plot is grasped very well, and it is not too delayed or too rushed! The world view is grand! Really suitable for casual viewing! Very cool! I only recommend this book and everyone knows its value! It's not about casting a wide net to catch more fish!
71 Shenwu Sword Emperor Drunk Dream StarsEastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted 5.3kReads8.5Score425Shelves
72 Eternal Lotus Unlimited Rice HarvestEastern Fantasy6.7M WordsCompleted 12.3kReads8.3Score1.7kShelves
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This book is a traditional fantasy tomato book. It has no system. After rebirth, the protagonist works hard alone in the lower world. It is not easy to reach all the worlds. The more I read the story, the more I like it. The author will update it very quickly!
73 Imperial Vein The Sword Opens the Gate of HeavenEastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted 4kReads8.2Score480Shelves
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Others trained him to swallow dragons and destroy three thousand worlds with one punch. Recommended for the 2023 blockbuster fantasy novel. It is extremely refreshing and super burning. It is absolutely decisive in killing. Moreover, you can read it in one go. If you don't read it, you will regret it for the rest of your life! ! ! ! !
73 Becoming an Immortal Against the Mortal World: I Can Minimalize and Extremely Taoist Kung Fu Techniques Nai NiyueEastern Fantasy110k WordsOngoing 24Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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[Sending Hearts][Add One to Bookshelf][Top Post]
73 Maple Frost Waits for Three Hundred Years Probably a MonsterEastern Fantasy194k WordsOngoing —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Genius single heroine, interested friends can check it out, thank you
74 The Greatest Chaos in the World of Immortality Ban Mian Wang ZaiEastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted 170kReads9.5Score20kShelves
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Very nice to look at.
74 I Use the Eight Diagrams to Prove the True Immortality Carrots in the Twelfth Lunar MonthEastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted 5.5kReads9.0Score501Shelves
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"It is impossible to calculate the humble life of all living beings. Looking back, looking back at the various flavors, how can God help us? Destiny is determined by God, but it can also be determined by people"! Three generations of the protagonist's grandfather. He created his own gossip, but it was not tolerated by God. The protagonist was an eighty-year-old teacher, but when he got drunk and realized that his time was short, he cursed the immortals and began his legendary story.
74 I Have a Charm Jiang XinggeEastern Fantasy426k WordsOngoing 5Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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This is an excellent book about mortals. The protagonist's family was destroyed overnight. He relied on his mortal roots to become stronger step by step, and then found out the murderer and avenged his family. After that, he repeatedly went into danger to save his biological sister who was in the demon sect~~ After that, he embarked on a talisman road to change the fate of the mortals in the world. Highly recommended~~
75 Executioner of the Immortal Dynasty: Behead the County Magistrate at the Beginning Hidden Crane on Green Cliff 1Eastern Fantasy107k WordsOngoing 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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Many plots are combined with the suffering of people's livelihood. Plights such as food shortage and displacement of people are accompanied by the main plot. The conflicts are close to the experiences of ordinary people. If you like this kind of content, you can read it.
75 Rebirth of the Demon Subduer Zhengyang New MoonEastern Fantasy186k WordsOngoing 98Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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I would like to recommend a traditional fantasy novel to everyone. There are no cheats, so feel free to read it.
76 Kill the Spirit Monster with One Sword and One Picture Listen to the Wind Singing at NightEastern Fantasy545k WordsCompleted 82Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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Traditional fantasy is yyds. I recommend one of my own books, which will definitely give you an authentic taste!