Modern Martial Arts with Bright Force, Hidden Force, Transforming Force, and Grandmasters 现代修武的，明劲，暗劲，化劲，宗师

1. 101 高 Republican-Era Martial Arts: From the Bao Family's Disowned Son to a Nation-Guarding Martial Sage 高武民国：从包家废子到镇国武圣 Inkfish Blossoms墨鱼生花Urban788k WordsOngoing “Guo Chun, what brand of body-tempering oil do you like?” “Stag!” “Oh, I use that too!” Martial arts schools, great clans, sinister forces, warlords, foreign concessions, imperial powers, the superhuman, immortals... Here, guns and cannons roar, martial prowess reigns supreme, gangs devour people, great clans crush lives, warlords carve up the land, and sinister forces run rampant. Bao Guowei transmigrates into this chaotic era of the Republic of China, a world that seems familiar but 303Reads5.0Score103Shelves

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   Modern times are still modern times, and this book is very well-written. Most importantly, it wasn't machine-generated; it was all handwritten. [Facepalm]

2. 102 天 The Way of Heaven's Evolution: Bureau 503 天衍圣道之503局 This Daoist Wants to Quit Smoking道爷要戒烟Urban2.1M WordsCompleted A high-speed express train hurtles along its route. An ordinary train conductor gets drunk in a sleeper compartment, breaking the rules, and becomes embroiled in a bizarre tomb-robbing case. When he sobers up, he unexpectedly joins Huaxia’s most mysterious organization, Bureau 503... By chance, he crosses paths with the mysterious Tongji Alliance, setting him on a completely different path in life. 29.1kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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   Both are great. The first one has consistently had around 500,000 people add it to their bookshelves. The second one is a slow burn and is still ongoing.

3. 103 黑 Tales from the Haunted Inn 黑店诡谈 This Daoist Wants to Quit Smoking道爷要戒烟Urban1.3M WordsOngoing 4.6kReads7.0Score387Shelves
4. 104 重 Reborn as a Martial Arts Master in the Modern World 重生之武林高手在现代 Trading Verses with the Clear Breeze and Ink Charm墨韵清风与我对吟Urban254k WordsCompleted A master of ancient martial arts transmigrates to the modern age while training. Faced with today's high technology, how will he adapt to this era? How will he survive in the present day? And what kind of upheaval will he stir up in the modern world? 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My love for you is unstoppable (˘❥˘)ᐝᐝᐝ Liking someone isn't a romantic thing, ♡ Liking you is.

5. 105 开 I Dug Up a Time-Space Ring from the Start 开局挖到时空戒指 Three Watches into the Night伴夜三更Urban413k WordsCompleted [Urban / Superpowers / Treasures / Passion / Growth] Lu Fei transmigrates and is reborn, digging up a Time-Space Ring from the start. He travels between two worlds in different eras, living two very different lives. In one, life is peaceful and unhurried; in the other, he faces war and conflict. In the modern world, nothing can stop Lu Fei from making money, because he is the only one selling resources from the Spirit Realm, and he makes a fortune. Tea, fruit, vegetables, and grain rich in spiri 4.4kReads8.7Score517Shelves
6. 106 练 Qi Refining: From Beginner to Golden Core 练气：入门到结丹 Gu Yue Xutu古月徐途1.1M WordsOngoing In the beginning, the universe was a formless, chaotic void, without clarity or murkiness, yin or yang. Only the “Primordial Breath” existed. Silent and still, it responded when stirred. It had no visible form or discernible shape, yet it was the source of heaven, earth, and all things. Thus the opening of Liezi: The Book of Tianrui says: “That which has form is born from that which has no form. From what, then, could heaven and earth have arisen? It is said that there was the Great Change, the 153Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 107 师 Has Master Adapted to Modern Society Yet? 师尊今天适应现代社会了吗 A Crab Who Can Barely Save Himself自身难保的螃蟹Urban886k WordsOngoing [Goofy Immortal Venerable + spiritual qi revival + refuses to join the authorities] After failing his tribulation, Li Huaiyuan’s soul travels into the body of a boy on Blue Star who shares his name. He thinks that if he devotes himself to the Dao, he is sure to return to the peak of his power. Then he discovers that this colorful world is far more entertaining than cultivation. Just as he decides to give up cultivation altogether and enjoy life, bizarre monsters descend upon the world! Evil 1.9kReads8.1Score135Shelves
8. 108 剑 The Sword Immortal's Modern Life 剑仙的现代生活 Handsome Guy Mu Bai大帅比慕白Urban2.7M WordsCompleted What does it mean to be an immortal? What does it mean to be human? They say: Immortals soar above the clouds, ruling over all living things as their masters; Their palaces loom in the void, and the steps to the ninth heaven divide them from the world below. But he says: Immortals were once human too. Their frost-white robes cannot chill the warmth of the mortal world; I was a traveler beyond the clouds, yet here I am again, riding the waves of the human realm. On this journey, he seeks nei 604Reads8.0Score139Shelves
9. 109 武 The End of Martial Supremacy 武极之末 Mu Rong Smiles木容笑笑Eastern Fantasy713k WordsOngoing The pinnacle of martial arts breaks through the void. It is the end of the martial path, the threshold to a higher world where one can seek the Great Dao and pursue immortality! Only when Liu Muyun reached that endpoint did he discover that the path to martial supremacy had only just begun! 6kReads6.4Score367Shelves

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   The first book is about the myriad worlds, the calamity of humanity, and the struggle between all races in the universe! The second book is about the apocalypse of the myriad worlds, including Gu Long's heroes, Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Tang Dynasty, Storm Riders, Yang Shen, the Great Zhou Dynasty, Shrouding the Heavens, Journey to the West, and Investiture of the Gods! The third book is about survival for all and the invasion of games!

10. 110 末 The Doomsday Blade Abyss 末日刀渊 Mu Rong Smiles木容笑笑Male-Channel Fanfiction3.6M WordsCompleted He begins with the game Blade Abyss and steps into the Myriad Worlds! From low-martial-arts jianghu to mid-martial-arts rivalries, then shattering the high-martial-arts firmament; next, sweeping through the Small Thousand Worlds and roaming the vast Middle Thousand Worlds, until he finally takes command of the Great Thousand Worlds' Heavenly Dao and reaches the supreme realm of the primordial chaos! 🌙 In the Gu Long world, he becomes Li Xunhuan's disciple! ⚔️ In the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber 23.7kReads7.9Score2.1kShelves
11. 111 诡 Eerie: A Dog from the Start, Gear You Scavenge 诡异：开局一条狗，装备全靠捡 I Love Watching the Show我爱围观Mystery1.0M WordsOngoing [The rating just came in, and it will rise later] [Apocalyptic Awakening] [Stat-Allocation Sequence] [Horror Survival] [Extreme Combat Style] Terror descends upon the world, and a Black Tide begins to devour cities. The uncanny, demons, monsters, forbidden artifacts... Human life is as worthless as grass. People struggle to survive by any means. In an apocalypse of endless terror, the only way to stay alive is to awaken and become part of a Transcendent Sequence! Others awaken as doctors, surviv 464.5kReads8.5Score51.3kShelves
12. 112 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves

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    "He awakened with a divine body, only to be betrayed by his closest relatives. After massacring his family, he shattered the heavens!" "The Gate of Eternity" centers on Zhao Yun's eternal immortal body, narrating a legendary tale of a young man's defying fate amidst the collapse of countless worlds. When the curse of the Fallen Immortal Cloud Sea transforms into wings of liberation, and when the companionship and betrayal of female characters intertwine, amidst this deep-seated blood feud, he awakens with a divine body, shattering the heavens and vanquishing all powerful enemies, all because he possesses an eternal immortal body, destined to embark on the path of immortality!

13. 113 永 Eternal Gate 永恒之门 Six Realms, Three Paths六界三道Eastern Fantasy6.7M WordsCompleted The gods and demons wage war, the myriad worlds collapse, and only the Eternal Immortal Realm endures. After countless ages, a battle god named Zhao Yun gathers the essence of heaven and earth and reforges the primordial universe. From the depths of the underworld, he fights his way to the Eternal Immortal Realm and, in the name of the divine, rules over the myriad paths. From then on, his words become legend. 18.4kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
14. 114 虫 The Immortal Path of the Insect Emperor 虫皇仙途 The Wind Rises in Chang'an风起长安Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsOngoing [Entire novel written by hand, no AI + spirit insect pets + beast taming + traditional cultivation + no transmigration + no System + lighthearted comedy + richly developed characters + survival through caution] The lowly servant Ye Lin accidentally awakens the Insect Emperor bloodline and opens the Ancient Insect Emperor Ring. From then on, he has a whole swarm of strange spirit insects at his side. An unfathomable number of ants devour the heavens and consume the earth. A tiny white snake beats 46.1kReads9.2Score4.1kShelves
15. 115 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6kShelves
16. 116 聚EN The Immortal Treasure Basin 聚宝仙盆 Tropical Fruit Milk Tea香果味奶茶Eastern Fantasy5.0M WordsOngoing [Mortal cultivation] [No System]. By a twist of fate, He Pingsheng, an outer disciple of the Taixu Sect, obtains a [Cornucopia] and embarks on the path of cultivation. Place a low-grade [Qi-Gathering Pill] into the basin, and one day later, it becomes two pills, both of them top-grade. Put in an ordinary cultivation technique, and it becomes a Heaven-tier technique. Treasures, medicinal herbs, spirit stones, and more can all be placed inside and enhanced. From then on, He Pingsheng walks toward 398.9kReads8.7Score30.5kShelves
17. 117 邪 The Evil Doctor Comes Down the Mountain: Even the King of Hell Fears Him 邪医下山：阎王见了也得怂 Yin Xingyueying尹星月影Urban1.6M WordsOngoing "Lightning-fast pace, decisive action, neither wholly righteous nor wholly evil, a world of the extraordinary!" "I'm an evil doctor and a peerless master. You really think you can bully me?" After five years of being trapped on Qingyun Mountain, cultivating in seclusion, Chu Feng finally descends the mountain and returns home. His miraculous hands can save lives, or take them. His medical skills command life and death, and he acts as he pleases. Wealthy tycoons offer a fortune for his treat 17.1kReads7.8Score2kShelves
18. 118 最 The Ultimate Comeback: From the Start, I Devoured an Immortal Emperor's Divine Soul 最强逆袭：开局吞噬仙帝元神 The Wind Has a Shadow风有影子Urban3.1M WordsCompleted The AI live-action animated drama based on the novel of the same name, The Strongest Comeback: Starting by Devouring an Immortal Emperor's Primordial Spirit, is now available on Tomato Novel and Hongguo Free Short Dramas. [Urban Doctor + Cultivation + Showing Off and Face-Slapping + Lightning-Fast Pace] When you're unlucky, even drinking water can make you choke. He'd just been cheated on when he was struck by lightning. Being struck by lightning would have been bad enough, but he nearly had 13.6kReads8.2Score1.5kShelves
19. 119 都 Urban Martial God: Who Says Martial Artists Can't Beat Cultivators? 都市武神：谁说武者干不过修仙者 The Wind Has a Shadow风有影子Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [A smash-hit tale of urban rise and ruthless revenge] The Martial God returns, and the mortal world trembles! Li Fei had the prestige of a top university and earned over ten thousand a month, yet his whole family saw him as a good-for-nothing. His younger brother had dropped out of high school but made a million a year, becoming the “neighbor’s kid” his parents were always praising. His wife thought he was a failure and turned around to cheat on him. His parents spent his money and lived in 271Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 天 Heaven's Chosen Divine Doctor: The Proud Daughter of Heaven Clings to Me 天命神医：天之骄女赖上我 The Wind Has a Shadow风有影子Urban596k WordsCompleted Lin Yun is betrayed by his wife, cuckolded, and stripped of the fortune he spent years building. He is thrown out with nothing. As the saying goes, every misfortune has a blessing hidden within it. Lin Yun turns his bad luck into good fortune when he happens upon his ancestor’s legacy, mastering supreme medical arts and the ways of immortality. From then on, he begins his rise to the top. His ex-wife regrets her actions, while beauties of every kind compete for his attention and pursue him. But 714Reads8.4Score107Shelves
21. 121 同 Classmate, I'm Really Not a Cultivator 同学，我真不是修仙者 Love, Love, Alluring City恋恋倾城Urban3.5M WordsOngoing The Hongmeng Pearl is said to be the most mysterious treasure in the vast Hongmeng Great World, possessing supreme power. A young man accidentally inherits the Pearl’s legacy, changing the course of his life. At the same time, he gradually uncovers why cultivators vanished. Can the Ancestral Star see the return of the cultivation civilization it once knew? Furthermore, after the Investiture of the Gods, the human race fell victim to the Sages’ schemes, and the Human Sovereign became the Son of H 13.7kReads8.3Score1.2kShelves
22. 122 校 The Strongest Expert on Campus 校园最强高手 Love, Love, Alluring City恋恋倾城Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Saints are said to be the most powerful beings among cultivators. A saint can cross billions of miles in an instant, shift the stars with a wave of the hand, annihilate star systems, and reverse time and space. Saints can do anything. They are immortal and indestructible. It is said that somewhere between heaven and earth grows a tree known as the Sacred Tree. The Sacred Tree takes billions of years to flower, billions of years to bear fruit, and billions more for its fruit to ripen. Its fruit i 7.1kReads8.4Score551Shelves
23. 123 都 Urban Cultivation: A Primordial Daoist Palace from the Start 都市修仙传：开局一座太初道宫 Love, Love, Alluring City恋恋倾城Urban255k WordsOngoing After Lin Tian is framed, he accidentally causes a divine artifact to recognize him as its master. Through a twist of fate, he gains an astonishing opportunity. But Lin Tian refuses to take the ordinary path. Not only does he go further and further in his cultivation, he also becomes a thorn in the side of every major field... The world of mathematics: What? He, he, he solved another century-old conjecture? The world of technology: How does he end up everywhere? Lin Tian's motto: Once you're 26.4kReads8.1Score2.9kShelves
24. 124 我 I Have a Knowledge Panel 我有一个知识面板 Que Yuyu翗羽羽Urban1.2M WordsCompleted In this world, supernatural powers have existed since ancient times. Alongside the arts and sciences, there is a cultivation program, and cultivating immortality has become the most popular profession. Jiang Yuan arrives through transmigration with a knowledge panel, and the legend of a top student begins. Create cultivation techniques and explore the supernatural! Forge an entirely new path to supernatural power! When Jiang Yuan is asked how it feels to be hailed as a legendary scholar, a pione 16.8kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
25. 125 高 You Haven't Even Graduated High School, So How Are You Already a Grandmaster? 高中还没毕业，你怎么就成宗师了 Ye Ling Du叶灵渡Urban3.6M WordsCompleted The wasteland descends, exotic beasts invade, and martial arts sweep the nation as warriors become the new mainstream. High school student Ye Ran transmigrates to this world and relies on the Martial Arts Achievement System to drive out the beasts, protect his home, and climb step by step to the summit. He becomes the strongest Martial Saint and sweeps across the eternal starry skies! Martial Arts Achievement 1: Chicken-Slaying Expert. Kill 3,000 chickens to earn 10 achievement points and a phys 48.2kReads8.7Score4.6kShelves
26. 126 武EN This Is a Martial Arts World—Why Are You Teaching Immortal Cultivation? 武者世界，你怎么教人修仙 Fast Blade for Feel-Good Stories爽文快刀手Martial Arts2.5M WordsCompleted This is a world where martial strength reigns supreme. Lin Bei transmigrates into a small mountain village. Using the tai chi practiced by an old man in the park, he tricks children who can't train in martial arts into believing it's a cultivation method even more powerful than martial arts. Then a martial artist whose dantian has been crippled happens to hear of Lin Bei's reputation. With the attitude of giving it a try, he asks to become Lin Bei's disciple, saying that if Lin Bei is a fraud, h 4.6kReads8.5Score574Shelves
27. 127 我 My Wife Is an Untransformable Corpse 我老婆是不化骨 A Gentleman Schemes with His Heart君子谋心Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted Jianghu + the Eight Outer Sects + spirit mediums + corpse herders + witchcraft and poison arts + traditional martial arts In the jianghu of Huaxia, men are ruthless and women alluring. To save me, my grandmother made me share a bed with a thousand-year-old female corpse. I never expected that one day, the corpse would come to life. 48.4kReads8.7Score6.2kShelves
28. 128 大 The Great Apostle 大使徒 Sparrow and Wine麻雀与酒Urban383k WordsCompleted Not a power fantasy + everyday life + fighting opponents above your level + traveling between two worlds He was the chosen one... Drunk, he stumbled into another world. Only then did he realize his parents' deaths hadn't been an accident! It had all been because of one woman... Heh... Then he'll cut ties with the past... 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Urban setting, featuring both overt and covert martial arts techniques, with meticulously detailed combat. Masters and grandmasters, seemingly ghostly figures, are present. The protagonist possesses strong moral values ​​and a clear-headed perspective... Not mindless!

29. 129 乖 Submit Obediently, or Be Conquered 乖乖臣服，否则征服 Little Wharf小码头Urban310k WordsOngoing [Fast-paced wish fulfillment | Multiple heroines] With only seven days to live, Xiao Xiaohuo descends the mountain. He can only overcome the poison and start a new life by winning over the women named in four marriage contracts! He checks into an inn after dark and gets some attentive service. A female officer bursts in and catches them red-handed. He takes a closer look at her ID. Xia Bingbing! She's the fiancée he's supposed to visit tomorrow to propose marriage! 11.6kReads7.2Score904Shelves

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    Multi-character voice acting, colorful illustrations, modern fantasy cultivation.

30. 130 退 After Dropping Out, I Became the Female CEO's Bodyguard 退学后我成了女总裁的贴身保镖 Little Wharf小码头Urban1.5M WordsOngoing [Invincible] [Multiple Heroines] [Spatial Powers] [All-Rounder] [Fast-Paced] [Wish-Fulfillment] When Chen Fan jolts awake, he finds himself trapped in a women's bathhouse and is falsely accused, forcing him to leave school. His campus beauty girlfriend abandons him. With nowhere else to turn, he enters a mountain cave, where he encounters the legacy of an Immortal Emperor and masters both medicine and martial arts! He awakens a Pure Yang Divine Body. He spends a year cultivating in a secret real 19.2kReads8.8Score1.8kShelves
31. 131 身 A Martial Arts Prodigy Whose Main Job Is Food Delivery 身为练武奇才，主职业竟是外卖员 Passing By, Found a Cow路过此地捡头牛Urban226k WordsOngoing My name is Fang Xin. Fang, as in “ambition in all directions”; Xin, as in “true to one's word.” I'm twenty-three years old. I live at Room 601, Building 2, Guanlan Community, Guanchang District, Yanpan City, Linjiang Province, Tianxia Nation, Blue Star, third planet from the sun, Solar System, Oort Cloud, Local Interstellar Cloud, Local Bubble, Gould Belt, Orion Arm, Milky Way, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Laniakea Supercluster. I'm a transmigrator. Before I transmigrated, I was a deliveryma 1Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    Not bad, not bad

32. 132 太 The True Awakening of the Supreme Old Lord's Daoist Heart 太上老君道心启真 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆Eastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted Take the void and the natural way as its guiding principle; take clarity, purity, inaction, and non-interference as its substance. Act without intention or attachment; unite with the One, and all things are accomplished. The Supreme Lord Lao, the foremost teacher of the Dao, embodies profound virtue that flows far and wide. His every word and deed contains the ultimate principles of the Great Dao. The Lord Lao often presents himself with a calm and peaceful bearing, every gesture displaying comp 1.8kReads6.8Score355Shelves

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    Understanding the *I Ching* can help you avoid detours in life. In the long river of Chinese culture, the *I Ching* is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant pearls, hailed as "the head of all classics and the source of the great way." It carries the wisdom of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, and despite the passage of time, it still exudes a captivating charm, profoundly influencing our way of thinking, our philosophy of life, and our understanding of the world. The *I Ching* was originally a book for divination, helping the ancients predict the future and avoid misfortune. However, over time, its connotations have been continuously enriched and deepened, gradually transforming from a simple book of divination into a profound philosophical masterpiece. The *I Ching* believes that all things in the universe are composed of the interaction of two basic forces, Yin and Yang, and that the balance and harmony of Yin and Yang are the foundation for the stable development of things. This concept of Yin and Yang runs throughout the *I Ching*, embodied in the symbolic system of the Eight Trigrams and the Sixty-Four Hexagrams. The Eight Trigrams, namely Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, and Dui, respectively symbolize eight natural phenomena: Heaven, Earth, Thunder, Wind, Water, Fire, Mountain, and Lake. These eight trigrams combine to form the sixty-four hexagrams, each containing six lines. Through different arrangements and combinations, they reveal the laws of change and development of all things in the universe. The hexagram and line statements in the *I Ching* explain these hexagrams and lines, revealing various life situations and coping strategies in concise yet profound language, containing rich life philosophies and wisdom. The wisdom of the *I Ching* is not limited to abstract philosophy; it is closely related to our daily lives, providing us with valuable life guidance: - Maintain humility: Among the sixty-four hexagrams in the *I Ching*, only the hexagram of humility has all six lines auspicious. "A humble gentleman cultivates himself with modesty," reminding us to maintain a humble attitude in our conduct, avoiding arrogance and complacency, so that we can continuously progress and win the respect and support of others. - Adapt to change: "When things reach an extreme, they change; change leads to progress; progress leads to longevity." The world is constantly changing. When we encounter difficulties, we should not be stubborn and cling to the old ways, but learn to be flexible and adapt to the trends of the times, so that we can seize opportunities and achieve breakthroughs amidst change. - Be mindful of danger even in times of peace: "A wise person is mindful of danger even in times of peace, of ruin even in times of prosperity, and of chaos even in times of order." This tells us that even in a comfortable environment, we must remain vigilant, anticipate potential dangers, and prepare in advance to prevent calamities and avoid disasters. - Strive for self-improvement: "As heaven's movement is ever vigorous, so should a wise person constantly strive for self-improvement." Just as celestial bodies move with strength and ceaselessness, a wise person should emulate the way of heaven, striving for self-improvement and forging ahead on the path of life. - In modern society, the wisdom of the *I Ching* still possesses powerful vitality and guiding significance. Whether in personal cultivation, career development, business management and decision-making, or national governance and harmonious social development, we can draw rich nourishment and inspiration from the *I Ching*. The *I Ching* is a treasure trove of wisdom, transcending time and connecting the past and present, revealing the mysteries of the universe and the true meaning of life. Let us step into the world of the *I Ching*, appreciate its wisdom, and use it to guide our lives, making them smoother and more fulfilling. Wisdom Across a Thousand Years: The Philosophy of Life in the *Analects* In the long history of Chinese civilization, the *Analects* is undoubtedly a classic work of profound influence and shining with wisdom. Born during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, it was compiled by Confucius's disciples and their disciples, recording the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples. It embodies the political propositions, ethical thoughts, moral concepts, and educational principles of the Confucian school, exerting a profound influence on later generations. Benevolence: The Radiance of a Core Value "Benevolence" is the core idea of ​​the *Analects* and the core value of Confucianism. "Fan Chi asked about benevolence. Confucius said: 'Love others.'" These two simple words contain endless profound meaning. It advocates that people should have a benevolent heart, care for others, and respect life. In life, "benevolence" manifests as understanding, tolerance, and help for others. When we see others in distress, we extend a helping hand; when we disagree with others, we put ourselves in their shoes—this is the embodiment of "benevolence." The familiar saying, "Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you," conveys the idea of ​​"benevolence" in a simple and understandable way. Not imposing on others what you yourself would not have them experience is a basic moral principle and the cornerstone of harmonious interpersonal relationships. Etiquette: The Cornerstone of Social Order. "Etiquette" occupies an important position in the *Analects*, serving as a norm for social order and a guideline for people's behavior. "In the application of etiquette, harmony is valued. The way of the former kings is beautiful in this respect, and it is used by all, great and small." The promotion of etiquette aims to pursue social harmony and stability. From a personal perspective, observing etiquette is a manifestation of cultivation. In interpersonal interactions, words and actions that conform to etiquette norms demonstrate a person's good qualities and upbringing. For example, polite language in conversation and appropriate attire when participating in social activities. From a social perspective, etiquette is an important guarantee for maintaining social order. In ancient times, various systems of etiquette regulated people's behavior, enabling orderly coexistence among different social classes. In modern society, although the forms of etiquette have changed, it remains an important factor in maintaining social harmony, such as observing public order and respecting the privacy of others. Learning: A Ladder for Continuous Progress. The Analects' discussions on learning guide us on a path of continuous progress. "To learn and at due times to practice what one has learned, is that not also a pleasure?" Emphasizes that learning requires constant review and practice, from which we gain joy and growth. Learning is not merely acquiring knowledge, but also a process of self-improvement. "Reviewing what one has learned and gaining new insights, one can become a teacher," tells us that in the process of reviewing old knowledge, we can gain new insights and discoveries, which not only helps consolidate knowledge but also cultivates our innovative thinking. At the same time, Confucius also advocated the learning attitude of "being diligent and eager to learn, and not ashamed to ask those who are less knowledgeable than oneself." Regardless of status or position, anyone with knowledge and strengths is worth learning from. This spirit of humility and eagerness to learn is an indispensable quality on our path to knowledge. Self-Cultivation: An Essential Path to Becoming a Gentleman. Self-cultivation is a very important part of the Analects; it is key to a person's growth and development. "I examine myself thrice daily: Have I been disloyal in serving others? Have I been untrustworthy in dealing with friends? Have I neglected to practice what I have been taught?" Through daily self-reflection, we examine our behavior and attitudes in interpersonal relationships, learning, and other aspects, promptly identifying and correcting problems. Only through continuous self-cultivation can we improve our character and refinement, becoming a true gentleman. "A gentleman is magnanimous and at ease, while a petty person is always anxious and worried." A gentleman's heart is broad and upright, while a petty person is often filled with worry and petty calculations. We should take gentlemen as our role models, constantly cultivating our inner selves to achieve a magnanimous heart and not be troubled by trivial matters. In modern society, the wisdom of the *Analects* still possesses powerful vitality and guiding significance. When we encounter interpersonal relationship troubles in life, we might as well think from the perspective of "benevolence" and "propriety," treating others with benevolence and restraining our behavior with etiquette. In learning and work, we should be guided by the learning attitude and self-cultivation methods advocated in the *Analects*, continuously improving our abilities and qualities. The *Analects* is like a treasure trove of wisdom, containing endless treasures waiting to be discovered. Let us open this classic work, listen to the teachings of the ancient sages, draw strength from wisdom, and let the wisdom in the *Analects* shine even brighter in our lives. Exploring the *Tao Te Ching*: Unlocking the Code of Wisdom for Living. Among the vast cultural classics of China, the *Tao Te Ching* shines like a dazzling pearl. Though only a little over five thousand characters long, it contains profound and boundless wisdom. Spanning over two thousand years, it still exudes a captivating charm, profoundly influencing generations. Written by Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, the *Tao Te Ching* is divided into two parts: the *Tao Jing* and the *Te Jing*. Its core revolves around "Tao" and "Te." "Tao" is the root and essential law of the universe, an existence that transcends human cognition and language. "The Tao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name." It is the fundamental law governing the universe; all things in the world are born from it and develop according to it. "Virtue" (德) is the manifestation of "Tao" (道) in human society and concrete things; it is the moral character and behavioral norms people exhibit by following the principles of "Tao." The wisdom in the *Tao Te Ching* offers profound insights into all aspects of life. In terms of interpersonal relationships, it advocates "the highest good is like water." Water nourishes all things without competing for superiority, residing in low places that others dislike—this virtue is close to "Tao." We should also be like this, possessing qualities of tolerance, humility, and altruism. In life, when conflicts arise with others, if we can be as tolerant as water, avoiding confrontation, many conflicts can be easily resolved. When helping others, we should not seek reward, but maintain a pure altruistic heart, bringing warmth to others and enriching our own hearts. Facing the complex world, the *Tao Te Ching* reminds us to "have few desires and little selfishness" and "find contentment." In modern society, rampant materialism often drives people to blindly pursue material wealth and fame, losing themselves in the process and falling into anxiety and suffering. "No misfortune is greater than discontent, no fault greater than greed," Lao Tzu pointed out the harm of desire thousands of years ago. We should learn to restrain our desires and cherish what we have now, so that our hearts can find true peace and satisfaction. When we stop blindly comparing ourselves to others and are no longer burdened by material possessions, we can discover the simple and pure beauty in life. Its dialectical thinking is even more astonishing. "Existence and non-existence give rise to each other; difficulty and ease complement each other; long and short define each other; high and low incline towards each other; sound and silence harmonize with each other; before and after follow each other." All things in the world are interdependent and mutually transformative; there is no absolute good or bad, gain or loss. In the journey of life, we will experience favorable and unfavorable circumstances. When in favorable circumstances, we should not be complacent, because crises may lurk within them; when encountering adversity, we should not be discouraged, because adversity is often the beginning of growth and a turning point. Just as a loss may turn out to be a blessing in disguise, only by viewing the ups and downs of life with a peaceful mind can we remain calm in a constantly changing world. The wisdom of the *Tao Te Ching* also provides direction for our personal cultivation, emphasizing "attaining utmost emptiness and holding fast to stillness." In this noisy and restless era, people's hearts are filled with various information and desires, making it difficult to maintain peace. Lao Tzu tells us that only by returning our hearts to a state of emptiness and stillness, abandoning distracting thoughts and restlessness, can we perceive the essence of things and gain true wisdom. Through meditation, reading, and solitude, we can cultivate our inner selves, enabling us to remain calm and make correct judgments and choices when facing life's challenges. The *Tao Te Ching* is a treasure trove of endless wisdom, revealing the true meaning of the universe, life, and society in concise yet profound language. Whether in personal cultivation, interpersonal relationships, or facing life's confusion and challenges, we can draw strength and wisdom from the *Tao Te Ching*. Let us open this classic, engage in a dialogue with Lao Tzu across time and space, and embark on a more wise and serene journey through life under the guidance of the *Tao Te Ching*'s wisdom. [Thumbs up]

33. 133 修 The Great Path of Cultivation 修行大道 Mr. Qiankun乾坤先生122k WordsCompleted Hello, all those who are destined to cross paths with me! I am Mr. Qian Kun. I write The Way of Cultivation to promote the ancient cultivation culture of China. Those who feel a connection are welcome to follow along and cultivate together. 996Reads6.7Score130Shelves
34. 134 六 The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 六祖法宝坛经 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅296k WordsCompleted Opening Verse The supreme, profound, wondrous Dharma is rarely encountered, even in a hundred million kalpas. Now that I can see, hear, receive, and uphold it, may I understand the Tathagata's true meaning. The true nature of the universe: those who hear this true Dharma can awaken and be reborn, break free from the illusory cycle of reincarnation, and attain liberation and freedom! 387Reads—Score102Shelves
35. 135 永 The Song of Enlightenment: A Timeless Masterpiece by Master Yongjia 永嘉大师千古神书之证道歌 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅253k WordsCompleted A divine book, a divine book! One that can sharpen your wisdom, open your mind to new possibilities, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you unstoppable!!! A sensational new release, now available!!! The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her mind opened an 947Reads7.0Score212Shelves
36. 136 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves
37. 137 醒 Words to Awaken the World: The Spirit Journey 醒世密言：灵游记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Urban27k WordsCompleted What is the human death rate? The answer is 100%. It's something no one can avoid or escape, and, damn it, it's an absolute fact. It couldn't be more true. Do we retain any awareness after death? Where do we go? What will we encounter? This book isn't about Liaozhai ghost stories or fantasy. Drawing on the travels of extraordinary people, accounts from hypnotists, and scientific research, it will guide you through the legendary world of souls and offer a preview of the place we will all eventual 40Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 138 开 The Book of Enlightenment: A Guide to Beating the Game of Life 开悟神书，人生游戏通关指南 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅292k WordsCompleted A divine book, a divine book, one that can enhance your wisdom, unleash your imagination, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you invincible with a cheat! Coming in hot! The Path to Awakening and Growth A seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true nature upon hearing the true Dharma. She immediately gave up her thousand-year dragon pearl, and her greed and attachment vanished in an instant. Her mind opened and grew clear, serene at last, and she g 503Reads8.7Score100Shelves
39. 139 系 The System Says I Get Stronger Just by Staying Alive 系统让我活着就能变强 TianqingBF天晴BFUrban534k WordsOngoing [Urban] [Playing It Safe] [Slightly Behind the Scenes] [Female Lead] [Leveling Up] [System] (The writing is mostly plain and simple, so it may feel basic. Feel free to criticize if it’s not your thing! Also, no AI editing, entirely hand-typed!) This is the story of an ordinary person slowly growing stronger in an extraordinary world. Xie Xuan transmigrates here, activates a System, and focuses on playing it safe as he gradually becomes stronger! This book is sure to give you a different kind of 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    These are good!

40. 140 词 My Realm Rises One Level Per Day with Each Entry, and I Become an Immortal by the Time I Start College 词条加一天升一境，上大学就成仙 Carrying a Knife on a Rainy Night, and a Spare雨夜带刀还带把Urban1.0M WordsCompleted One trait raises your cultivation by one realm. One trait every day. So, one realm a day? Jiang Xuan answered, "That's right. I'm invincible now, so do as you please!" After transmigrating into the Age of Traits, Jiang Xuan awakened the useless trait [One Trait, One Realm]. He thought he would be stuck as a good-for-nothing at the first realm for the rest of his life, but then he acquired [One New Trait Every Day]. And so began his path to invincibility. When university started, Jiang Xuan was g 16.8kReads6.3Score1.5kShelves
41. 141 吞 I Devour Calamity and Fortune: I Became a Taboo in the Great Jing Dynasty 吞噬劫运的我：成了大景禁忌 Starlit Clouds at the Writing Desk星云执笔Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted [Takes off after 50 chapters] Han Xuan transmigrates to the Great Jing Dynasty, where the royal house is in decline and undercurrents have long been churning beneath the calm. With the Fortune Tribulation Panel in hand, he rises from Linjiang Commandery and steadily ascends to the rank of Martial Saint... 3.8kReads6.5Score225Shelves
42. 142 点 The Way of Restraint 点道为止 Meng Ru Shen Ji梦入神机Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Meng Ru Shen Ji brings back the spirit of Dragon and Snake! A high school student stumbles into the world of traditional martial arts, and from then on, rises like a dragon amid the storm, surpassing the limits of the human body, taking on artificial intelligence, and shaping the fate of the world! What exactly is kung fu? Flashy moves, or a way to kill? Are the techniques forged through three thousand years of cold-weapon warfare and countless private brawls really a scam? In this book, Meng Ru 23.5kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves

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    The inaugural work of the Chinese martial arts school.

43. 143 苦 The Misadventures of a Cultivator 苦逼修仙传 Faint Floral Fragrance00淡淡花香00Urban521k WordsOngoing Unable to visit a brothel, unable to die, he unexpectedly obtains a useless immortal artifact: "Young man! From this day forward, you will defy fate, crush every genius in your path, marry a beautiful, wealthy woman, and reach the pinnacle of life!!" From martial arts to qinggong, internal arts, heart sutras, flying on swords, riding dragons and treading on jiaolong, spiritual power, immortal arts... Not an invincible protagonist story, not mindless, not a System story, mostly lighthearted and f 1.1kReads—Score105Shelves

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    Starting his cultivation journey in the city, he'll be pursued by multiple women, no harem elements, and he'll slowly rise from the bottom – absolutely hilarious!

44. 144 李 Li Chengdao 李承道 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsCompleted Special forces soldier Li Chengdao unexpectedly transmigrates to a strange valley. He transforms the valley and makes his way out of the mountains. Using the valley as his base, he builds his own Heavenly Dao Group in the world of immortal cultivation. He establishes the Li Family Medical Hall and heals the sick. He makes his fortune with spiritual-root wine, branches into every industry, and becomes the richest man under heaven. He establishes a free Heavenly Dao Academy and cultivates a great 1.1kReads9.2Score245Shelves

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    Immortal cultivation fantasy novels.

45. 145 世 Creator of a World United as One 世界大同缔造者 Xiao Heman小河满Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Urban cultivation + traditional techniques + students and campus beauties + no System + humorous comedy + Immortal Realm + Divine Realm] Tang Yixuan saved a fox that had failed its tribulation. Its lingering soul took up residence in his spiritual platform. It was Tang Xiaowan, a Great Enforcer Golden Immortal from the Immortal Realm, who had escaped to Earth as a fragment of her divine soul during the war between gods and demons. Tang Yixuan’s family was bullied by a local tyrant. He couldn’t 1.5kReads9.1Score193Shelves

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    A poor high school student follows a fox spirit, starting with Qi cultivation and gradually embarking on the path of immortality. He ascends to the immortal realm, seeks to achieve harmony, and uses firearms to fight against other cultivators.

46. 146 自 Built-In Storage Space: Plundering Resources Around the World 自带储物空间，全球掠夺资源 Chief Donkey大司驴Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Ye Zhiyuan has just gotten into college when his mother's hospitalization drags him into a conspiracy. While in prison, he unexpectedly obtains an ancient Qi cultivation technique and turns his dantian into a storage space. From then on, he turns his life around, winning beautiful women and making a fortune. The exciting payoff comes a little later. The real power-up begins after the first three chapters! 28.1kReads8.7Score2.7kShelves

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    Modern city, martial arts, farming, dating. All pretty good!

47. 147 现 A Cultivator in Modern Society 现代社会的修仙道士 Heaven-Shaking Lion撼天狮子Urban1.0M WordsCompleted “Taoist priest, can you do magic?” “Magic? People believe in science these days, young man. You should believe in science.” With that, the Taoist in his robe leaps off a cliff and flies away on his sword, leaving the hiker who had camped in the wilderness staring in stunned disbelief. 14.5kReads8.5Score612Shelves
48. 148 武 Wuxia: Killing Enemies Earns Cultivation, and My Power Is Unfathomable! 武侠：杀敌爆修为，我功力滔天！ The Salted Fish Is Ready to Take Off咸鱼要起飞Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Gain cultivation by killing enemies + ruthless and decisive + level up fast] This is a world full of powerful experts and sects: the Nine Sects and Six Gangs, the Eight Demonic Sects, the Three Daoist Orders, the Two Buddhist Temples, and the Great Qian imperial court, whose might holds the four seas in awe. The powerful see the weak as ants, while princes treat the martial world as a chessboard. Fortunately, Xiao Bieli activated the Kill to Gain Cultivation System. As long as he kills an enemy 87.2kReads8.7Score5.3kShelves
49. 149 以 Defying the Law with Martial Arts, Surrounded by Beauties 以武犯禁之美女如云 I Love Spicy Strips爱吃辣条啊Urban737k WordsCompleted (Urban High Martial Arts + Everyday Life + Ancient Martial Arts + Underworld + Multiple Heroines + Decisive and Ruthless) Wu Yi possesses peerless martial arts skills and descends from the mountains to enter the world. He only wants to keep a low profile, live like an ordinary person in the city, and enjoy eating, drinking, and having fun. But trouble comes looking for him: assassins hunt him, martial arts clans provoke him, powerful families bully him, and villains keep asking for trouble. Beau 6kReads7.1Score662Shelves

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    This is a very good book.

50. 150 没 No One Knows the Designated Driver Is a Martial Saint 没人知道，代驾是武圣 Bei Hexing北河星Urban303k WordsOngoing By night, designated driver Chen Chao can secretly learn the martial arts of any master he drives. While others train by finding a master, he trains by taking fares, picking up experts all over the city and learning the signature skills of countless schools. [Urban high martial arts + traditional martial arts + heaven-defying comprehension + secret identity trope + hidden identity] True energy exists, and traditional martial arts have not vanished. They are simply concealed beneath the surface o 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Nowadays, martial arts masters are found in the streets and alleys.

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