Are There Daoist Masters Like Li Changsheng and Zhang Daoling Who Slay Demons in the Mortal World? 有没有像李长生和张道陵那样的道门大能在人间斩魔

1. 51 道 The Taoist Heavenly Master Walks the Mortal World 道门天师走人间 Nostalgic Willow in the Lane怀巷忆柳Urban104k WordsCompleted Where there is good, there will be evil, and naturally, wickedness too. Injustice may be forgiven, but evil deeds must never be pardoned. The world is also plagued by demons and monsters. He is the reincarnation of an immortal from the heavens. To fulfill his karmic merit, he descends the mountain and enters the mortal world to exorcise evil and capture ghosts! (An invincible protagonist! The moment he leaves the mountain, he reaches the pinnacle of the mortal world!) 589Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 52 最 The Last Knife Seller 最后一个赊刀人 Too Sleepy to Sleep困的睡不着Mystery4.9M WordsCompleted They are wandering prophets who travel the four corners of the world. Skilled in feng shui, they roam the mortal realm with a bundle of cleavers and scissors on their backs, and wherever they go, they leave behind a prophecy about what they have seen. “Keep this cleaver. If an elder in your family dies of consumption within five years, I'll come back to collect payment.” They are heirs to an ancient Daoist tradition from a distant place, able to pronounce life and death with ironclad certainty a 53kReads9.2Score5.1k14d adds
3. 53 振 Reviving the Daoist Order, Starting with Praying for Rain in Chechi Kingdom 振兴道门，从车迟国求雨开始 Bricklayer搬砖Eastern Fantasy758k WordsCompleted Ye Chen, a modern Taoist priest, transmigrates into the world of Journey to the West and makes an astonishing discovery: the Taoist classics, spells, and supernatural arts he collected online and at Taoist temples have all become real in this world! And so... Ye Chen: I’m in Che Chi Kingdom, reading a book while learning how to summon rain! Thunder booms, and spring rain falls for thousands of miles. The tiger, deer, and goat demons are left dumbfounded, while the king of Che Chi resolves to mak —Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 54 最 The Last Paper Effigy Maker 最后一个扎纸人 Chong Xiayueban虫下月半Mystery2.7M WordsCompleted The art of paper effigies can bridge the worlds of yin and yang, perform rites for the dead, and summon the King of Hell. Cut yellow paper, weave bamboo strips: paper horses travel a thousand miles, and paper figures summon spirits. With one stroke to paint their eyes, the King of Hell appears, striking terror into all directions and sending ten thousand ghosts into hiding! By the time the art of paper effigies reaches Chen Mo, he is its last practitioner. He assumes this ancient, mysterious cra 16.7kReads8.5Score1.7k14d adds

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5. 55 反 They Destroyed My Temple in the Name of Anti-Feudalism, So I Struck Back with Thunder Magic! 反封建毁我山门，贫道反手雷法！ Tomato Cantaloupe番茄哈密瓜Urban245k WordsCompleted [Purple-Robed Celestial Master + high-octane from start to finish + face-slapping satisfaction + reckless to the extreme + demons awaken] Zhang Ziyang transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a Purple-Robed Celestial Master. He plans to enjoy a carefree life on Mount Longhu, but an arrogant anti-feudalism streamer shows up looking for trouble. Just how crazy is this streamer when it comes to chasing views? Tying a rope around his neck to summon ghosts and dotting the eyes of paper figure 933Reads5.3Score—14d adds
6. 56 借 Borrowing Yin Bones, Wife of the King of Hell 借阴骨，阎王妻 The Best Melon最好的瓜Mystery2.4M WordsOngoing To keep me alive, my grandfather threw me into a mass grave and buried me with nine stunningly beautiful female corpses. But he never expected someone to cut open my chest and dig out my bones, leaving me on the brink of death… 8.3kReads8.9Score83514d adds
7. 57 元 Primordial Edict: Grandmaster of the Daoist Order 元始敕令：道门大宗师 Uncle Wang from Class Seven Next Door隔壁七班王叔Mystery916k WordsOngoing Vanguard of the Taoist altar, great general who banishes demons, edict of the Primordial Beginning, all arts subdued and concealed!!! With Taoist arts perfected and the strength of a grandmaster, he commands thunder and lightning, slaying monsters and vanquishing evil!!! This is a world of the Taoist sects, and the realm of the Nine Provinces… 680Reads6.7Score11414d adds
8. 58 诡 The Haunted Tomb 诡坟 Sugar Quixote糖吉柯德Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted [This is no ordinary paranormal story. It's all about horror and suspense: no mindless wish fulfillment, forbidden yin-yang lore, no cultivation, and a ghost wife. If it's not good, you can break my legs.] People laugh at my family's poverty and say that all my blood relatives have died, so there must be a ghost in our house. I don't dare argue... because there really is a ghost buried in our ancestral grave! ...My name is Zhang Asi... I was born at four in the morning on the fourteenth day of t 40.1kReads8.8Score3.7k14d adds
9. 59 我 I’m a Villain, Yet I’ve Become the Daoist Sect’s Junior Granduncle 我一个反派，却成了道门小师叔 Cloud Peak, Dawn Moon云峰晓月Urban627k WordsCompleted Three hundred years ago, an era came to an end. Spiritual qi revived, and countless horrors awakened. The whole world fell into turmoil. Immortals, demons, ghosts, and gods from mythology appeared in the mortal realm, creating a terrifying world where humans and supernatural beings coexisted. Liu Changsheng came hurtling down with a bolt of lightning, and... right there, he smashed the Daoist sect's Grand Celestial Master to death. Reporter: Grand Celestial Master Zhengqing, what is your opinion 3.3kReads7.5Score14614d adds
10. 60 别 Stop Pretending, Daoist. You’re Cultivating Immortality 别装了，道长你就是在修仙 A Fool's Dream1愚人说梦1Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Lin Han transmigrated into the body of a Taoist priest. From the start, all he had was a rundown temple, until he obtained a live-streaming System for spreading Taoism. Revitalize Taoism and help more people appreciate its wonders to earn all kinds of rewards. He keeps a panda as a pet, tigers act as docile as kittens in his presence, and he sends an eight-hundred-jin wild boar flying with a single palm strike! With a casual wave of his hand, he summons thunder and lightning. Netizens exclai 20.5kReads8.8Score1.9k14d adds
11. 61 三 The Language of the Three Corpses 三尸语 Luo Xiaoyang洛小阳Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing You’ve heard of people who died with their eyes open, but have you ever heard of a dead person whose mouth wouldn’t close? His grandfather’s death turns the life of a broke college student upside down. A corpse glares, a soul is hooked; a corpse opens its mouth, and disaster strikes twice. As one bizarre incident after another unfolds, he accidentally discovers that there’s far more to it than ghosts… 68.4kReads9.3Score10.6k14d adds
12. 62 我 I'm the Daoist Sect's Hope. Catching Demons Is Perfectly Normal, Right? 我，道门希望，抓妖精很正常吧 Lord Wei偉爵爷Urban252k WordsCompleted [Taoist priest + transmigration + no goody-two-shoes protagonist + urban fantasy + Celestial Master + System; women appear, but there is no female lead.] I, Chen Dao, am the hope of the Taoist sect. I refuse gambling and drugs, and I have a clear conscience! Chen Dao transmigrates to Blue Star and awakens the Taoist Canon. In this world, Taoism has declined and its traditions have been severed. As the Taoist sect’s sole hope, Chen Dao grows thinner by the day as he works to restore it. He pours 31Reads5.7Score—14d adds
13. 63 我 I Am a Heavenly Master of the Taoist Sect: From the Start, I Capture and Enfeoff Demons 我，道门天师，开局收妖敕封 Blessings of Yunmeng云梦福泽Urban114k WordsOngoing [Celestial Master + nearly invincible from the start + little girls + supernatural revival] The supernatural returns, and demons run rampant. Vengeful ghosts wreak havoc, and evil gods invade. Lin Qingyang transmigrated and was reborn in the body of a mighty Celestial Master in this world overrun by the supernatural. With power that reached the heavens from the start, already at his peak from day one, how could he face this unfamiliar world? Of course… He'd descend the mountain to exorcise demon 1Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 64 直 Livestreaming a Rain Prayer, I Had the Meteorological Bureau Begging Me to Stop 直播求雨，气象局求我收了神通 Grand Preceptor of Immortal Qin仙秦太师Urban387k WordsOngoing After transmigrating, Qin Tian becomes the current Celestial Master of the Shenxiao Sect and unexpectedly obtains the Daoist Revival System. As long as he boosts the prestige of Daoism, he can earn all kinds of rewards. Just then, a drought strikes northern Longguo, with not a drop of rain falling for months. To raise Daoism's prestige, Qin Tian sets up a ritual altar in a livestream and prays for rain. As soon as the stream begins, viewers curse him out, calling him a fraud who is exploiting a 6.3kReads8.3Score33614d adds
15. 65 道 This Daoist Master Is the Strongest Celestial Master, You Know! 道爷我啊！可是最强天师哦！ Moderate Ink Brush中庸点墨Urban306k WordsCompleted After the supernatural outbreak, Chu Fan obtained the Strongest Celestial Master System. With the Daoist sect in decline, he went down the mountain to gain experience and accumulate merit. But when he returned from his travels, he discovered that his family’s thousand-year-old Daoist temple had been taken over and turned into a Buddhist temple. Visitors had to buy tickets, and those bastards had even replaced the Hall of the Thunder God with Buddhist statues. Chu Fan was furious! He pointed his 2Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 66 选 I Chose Twenty Years of Humiliation, and Gained an Immortal Spirit Root 选择二十年河东，获得仙灵根 Three Inches of Light三寸光Eastern Fantasy5.2M WordsOngoing [Lighthearted + no angst + (fake) live-in son-in-law] Xu Nian transmigrates to a fantasy world and becomes the illegitimate son turned away by a powerful family in Great Yan. He lives with his mother in a remote mountain village. On his twentieth birthday, his wealthy biological father sends people to find him, disrupting Xu Nian and his mother’s peaceful village life. The family even wants Xu Nian to honor an old agreement on their behalf and become a live-in son-in-law! Under the laws of Great 56.2kReads7.2Score4.7k14d adds
17. 67 法 The Peerless Mage 法师无双 Feiyi匪夷Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted A top sorcerer who once led the Heavenly Masters’ Court returns, only to be cast out by his powerful family. As he prepares to leave, he discovers that his younger female cousin has fallen victim to dark magic… 3.9kReads9.1Score48314d adds
18. 68 听 Heard His Senior Brother Was Going Down the Mountain, the Demon Ancestor Practiced Buddhist Teachings All Night 听说师兄要下山，魔祖连夜修佛法 I Just Love Bewitching Women就喜欢妖女Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Wang Huitian is a self-conscious man with no spiritual roots, yet his swordsmanship is divine. From the moment he leaves the mountain, the world knows no peace! Demon Ancestor: “What? He’s going down the mountain? Quick, bring me my kasaya!” Demon Clan: “Damn it, my son’s meat is tender. Hurry and hide him!” Forbidden Grounds: “We’re doing a deep clean today. Tomorrow, everyone must stay silent. Anyone who dares disobey will be thrown onto the mountain.” He demands a title from heaven and earth, 13kReads8.8Score1.4k14d adds

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    This is the book. It's written from the perspective of the junior sister, Yueyao, and the writing style is similar to "My Senior Brother is Too Cautious." The male protagonist, Wang Huitian, doesn't cultivate a physical body; while others gradually improve their cultivation levels, he directly cultivates the Dao (sword Dao), slaying everything in the world, killing and slaughtering until everything within his sight is gone.

19. 69 二 Twenty-Four Strange Tales 二十四异 Er Dong Shui Shou儿东水寿Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted A child found by an executioner, a senior member of the Daoist sect, and the godson of a Yellow Immortal lead the way. Joined over time by twenty-four more people with extraordinary abilities, they form an organization in Republican-era China dedicated to dealing with supernatural incidents. 4.4kReads9.2Score60914d adds

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    Those who have read "The Bureau of Investigation" know that the Republican era is a blank period, so the author came to Tomato to write a new book. The old pen name can no longer be used; the new pen name, Dong Shui Shou, tells the story of the period before the Bureau of Investigation was established in his new book, "Twenty-Four Different Stories."

20. 70 出 Tales of a Spirit Medium 出马仙往事 Cloud Road Faraway云路遥Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted “First, invite Hu; second, invite Huang. Third, invite Mang; fourth, invite Chang. Offer incense in the hall, and let all the immortals come forth.” With an entirely yin birth chart, I suddenly became the village's most despised madman when I was eight years old. Ten years later, I recovered from my madness and took charge of the Hu family's altar, one of the five great immortal clans of Northeast China. From then on, the Five Evils and Three Deficiencies followed me everywhere. I thought I had 32.4kReads9.5Score3.4k14d adds

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    [Second Brother's Picks] The train is on! Second Brother is delivering cigarettes! [Smirk] [Heart] I've recently become obsessed with Northeast Hall. Our protagonist, Brother Xiao Fan, started out just like an ordinary person, until he broke through the barriers within him, consulted the Four Pillars and Eight Beams, the Upper Realm, and formed a bond, and ventured into a different world (the author also knows a little...) [Smirk] [Thumbs up]

21. 71 最 The Last Descendant of Zhong Kui 最后一个钟馗传人 Yan Xiaoxiu阎小朽Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing I was cursed by a thousand-year-old fox demon the moment I was born. As a child, I couldn’t see or hear, and everyone said I was born disabled. But when I was five, a master took me in as his disciple. He said I was a reincarnated ghost god, a tempting morsel in the eyes of ghosts and monsters. The fox demon’s revenge, a frozen corpse in a dry well, a water ghost claiming lives, a hundred ghosts roaming by night... Strange events followed one after another. To protect myself, I had no choice but 5.5kReads9.0Score47614d adds
22. 72 系EN Immortality System: I Outlived Everyone 系统赋我长生，我熬死了所有人 One Durian No. 3一只榴莲3号Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsOngoing Observing the love and hatred of cultivators across the river of time from a perspective beyond life itself. He left a modest little town and entered the wondrous world of cultivation. His journey sped up and slowed down, moving forward or stopping to rest, but he never stopped walking. The Age of Declining Dharma, the Age of Emperors, the Age of Dark Turmoil… He appeared in every age, and the only thing he could do was watch old friends die with his own eyes, then see them off to their grave 581.6kReads9.4Score60.6k14d adds

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    The path to the Golden Elixir begins with self-cultivation. Self-cultivation leads to a settled spirit; a settled spirit leads to stabilizing Qi; stabilizing Qi leads to concentrated essence, resulting in peace and prosperity for the people and the nation; a single battle can secure the world. Green mountains and setting sun, autumn moon and spring breeze—truly, youthful black hair turns to snow by evening; right and wrong, success and failure, all vanish in the blink of an eye.

23. 73 民 The Folk Feng Shui Master 民间风水之王 Miao Qimiao苗棋淼Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted The Nine Cauldrons Dragon Palace, the Secret Files of the Yellow Springs, the Snow Mountain Corpse Demon, the Yin-Yang Inn... Ever since I borrowed a life from the underworld, I have known no peace. Every time I borrow a life, it becomes a deadly game. After each desperate struggle and narrow escape, I wait for the next secret order from the underworld so I can keep living. Just when I thought I'd escaped the clutches of fate, I discovered that Heaven had prepared a coffin for me too! 52.3kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds

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    There are too many, I'll recommend these few for now.

24. 74 大 The Grand Feng Shui Master 大相师 Feiyi匪夷Mystery2.4M WordsCompleted Ten years ago, nine snakes crawled into my bed. Grandpa said someone was trying to steal my life. To keep me alive, he arranged an engagement for me to extend my lifespan... 8kReads9.3Score98414d adds

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    The first one is also part of a series, but I can't see the others. It seems to be about a Taoist deity, who is just one person and an incarnation of the Tao. The second to fourth ones are a series, but the third one is on another app. The fifth one is quite good at the beginning, but the later parts depend on personal preference. The last three books are part of a series: The Patrolman is the first one, The Peerless Mage; the second and third are The Great Astrologer. However, The Great Astrologer had a slightly weak ending towards the end, but it wasn't particularly bad. Overall, I personally think it's pretty good, and I hope you all like it.

25. 75 巡 The Yin-Walker 巡阴人 Feiyi匪夷Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted Applying makeup to the dead, reading the winds and assessing the land, preparing bodies for burial, and performing rites on the seventh day after death. Scorched corpses: cleaning the body, applying rouge, painting the features! Bodies cut in half at the waist: removing the organs, filling the cavities, and stitching the body back together! I was born into a family that made its living from the dead, so I grew up dealing with corpses. I’ve seen all sorts of bizarre ways to die and countless inex 8.4kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
26. 76 我EN Longevity in the Demon-Slaying Bureau 我在斩妖司长生 Little Tornado小龙卷风Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, Great Zhou’s founding emperor, Taizu, emerged and established the Demon-Slaying Bureau to scour the land of demons and monsters. Eight hundred years later, a soul from another world descends upon the Great Zhou Empire. The court is in turmoil, and the demons and monsters suppressed by the empire for eight hundred years are ready to make their move. Chaos engulfs the land. Zhou Ping’an had planned to lie low in the Demon-Slaying Bureau until the end of time, but the demon 11kReads8.2Score91814d adds

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    A great supernatural novel [smile] with a captivating plot and ingenious details; highly recommended.

27. 77 我 My Years Slaying Demons at the Vegetable Market 我在菜市口斩妖除魔那些年 Tycoon大亨Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Li Changsheng woke up to find himself an executioner at the vegetable market in the Great Ming Dynasty! As demons ran rampant across the eight-hundred-year-old Ming Dynasty and heaven and earth underwent a tremendous upheaval, he discovered that executing death-row prisoners earned him all kinds of rewards! Qi-reading, qi cultivation, divination, death substitution, paper effigy creation, concealment, face-changing, puppetry, medicine, mechanical arts... Across tens of thousands of years and the 1.4kReads7.1Score12014d adds
28. 78 长 Longevity: Slay Demons and Exorcise Evil to Extend My Life Without Limit 长生：我靠斩妖除魔无限续命 losinggameEastern Fantasy126k WordsOngoing Kill, kill, kill! No brainless power-ups! He grows stronger until he's invincible, never loses a fight, and wins through strategy! The early setup is necessary, so proceed with caution if that's not your thing! Demonic energy revival + spiritual qi depletion + high intelligence + careful planning + ruthless decisiveness + gain lifespan by slaying demons + stat allocation + infinite deduction + everyone thinks he's a mastermind Xiao Su is reborn into a chaotic age of demonic energy revival with j —Reads7.4Score—14d adds
29. 79 长 Immortal Travel of Longevity 长生仙游 Sleepless at Four in the Morning四更不睡Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted An accident brings Chen Changsheng to a world of immortals and martial arts, but he is surrounded by a curse that lets him live only from dawn to dusk. From then on, he comes back to life for just one day every three years, then falls asleep again, trapped in an endless cycle. Yet because of this, immortals from all walks of life mistake him for a sage who has attained the Dao. By a fortunate twist of fate, he embarks on the path of cultivation, searching desperately for a way to break the mayfl 5.7kReads8.9Score77914d adds
30. 80 阴 The Underworld Detective 阴间神探 Old Nine of the Daoist Sect道门老九Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 73.8kReads9.4Score8.8k14d adds

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    These are all excellent novels of the same genre. The first and last books are also about Li Changsheng. Go check them out, they're super good! The second and third books are also excellent, both top-notch in their respective categories. You won't be able to put them down once you start. The protagonist of the third book, Hua Jiunan, is a corpse-born child who suffered countless hardships at birth and almost didn't survive. His grandmother is a descendant of an ancient witch clan, possessing extraordinary witchcraft. In addition, Hua Jiunan is surrounded by all sorts of demons and monsters—foxes, weasels, white foxes, willows, and gray foxes—and a series of bizarre and unpredictable events unfold around the protagonist. Highly recommended!

31. 81 厌 Legend of the God-Haters 厌神传说 Coffee Hehe咖啡鹤鹤Eastern Fantasy642k WordsCompleted In a world of chivalry and honor, several great powers fight over the last Yan Shen brocade pouch. The states of Wei and Ming have been at war for years, leaving the people destitute. Strange and uncanny events abound, as the years pass like flowers in an array. Bai Ze, driven from his homeland after its destruction, wanders the martial world, encountering one astonishing twist of fate after another. The martial arts masters A Jiu, Feng Luoyu, Huangfu Tingfeng, Ye Cenglou, and others embark on a 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm back in my hometown. I'd like to recommend some of my works to you so you can see if they can help you solve a problem that's neither too big nor too small. For example, when I was at the Golden Sword Gate, was it okay? It was empty and desolate.

32. 82 破 Tearing Through the Void, Devouring the Stars 破空噬星 Soy Milk and Cream豆浆奶油Urban46k WordsOngoing (Urban cultivation, fantasy, comedy) Heaven and earth are dark and yellow; the universe is vast and primeval. The sun and moon rise and set; the stars are arrayed across the sky. The Great Dao cycles through rebirth; the void slips away and crumbles. Ascend the throne. “I, Deng Anhui, swear to become the greatest in this universe.” From then on, the young man sets out on the path of cultivation. Beyond the depths of primordial chaos lies yet more primordial chaos. The evolution of countless worl —Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 83 玄 Xuanhuan: After 100,000 Years of Slumber, I Became the Ancestor of My Clan 玄幻：沉睡十万年，成了家族老祖 Lantian Never Fails Warm Jade蓝田不负暖玉Eastern Fantasy362k WordsOngoing [I slept for a hundred thousand years, willingly becoming the Fang family's hidden trump card] After Fang Han transmigrated to the Ancient Wilderness, he defied the heavens and became a Saint, only to suffer damage to his divine source. Unexpectedly, a hundred thousand years later, he was accidentally awakened by an unscrupulous disciple of his clan. He thought his lifespan had run out and that he was about to die, but at the last moment, his System awakened! [Reward: Repair your divine source a 2Reads5.8Score—14d adds
34. 84 道 The Dao Lord Reincarnates and Descends the Mountain to Beat Every Monster to a Pulp 道君转世，下山打哭一切妖魔鬼怪 Bearded Uncle虬髯大叔Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Hilarious, Shameless Protagonist] [Ruthless] [Cultivation] He was the lord of the Nine Realms and the Heavenly Dao’s big brother. After a scheme brought about his reincarnation, the Supreme Pure Sage protected him. But whether it was because he’d drunk expired Meng Po Soup before reincarnating or for some other reason, he somehow grew up crooked and cultivated the Path of Shamelessness! To earn merit, he blended into the modern city, slaying demons and vanquishing monsters, shamelessly driving 12.6kReads9.0Score1k14d adds
35. 85 天 The Heaven-Chosen Ghost Exorcist 天命驱鬼人 Discussing the Mysteries谈玄Mystery641k WordsOngoing Since birth, all ghosts have kept their distance from him. At three, he began martial arts training, taking medicinal baths and sleeping in coffins. As hundreds of ghosts stir in the world, they are driven by resentment, hatred, unwillingness, and obsession. Some amass karmic merit by any means necessary, all to cling to life a little longer. They go mad and wild for the sake of other people. What is more frightening than a ghost is the human heart. 5Reads6.4Score—14d adds
36. 86 天 Tianxuan Paranormal Affairs Office 天玄灵异事务所 Lantern-Bearing Wuchang提灯无常Mystery541k WordsCompleted - [Infinite Flow + Urban Supernatural + Chinese-Style Horror + Folk Legends and Hauntings + Celestial Master Exorcists + Heirs to the Daoist Tradition + Heterochromatic-Eyed Heroine + Haunted House Tales + Episodic Stories + Folk Taboos] - Hidden deep in the bustling streets is an inconspicuous supernatural affairs office called Tianxuan. - No one dares touch the folk taboos of this world. Haunted houses are plagued by unsolved horrors, abandoned villages and ancient mansions seethe with resentm 1.2kReads—Score10414d adds

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    The girl is born with vertical pupils that can see all ghosts, the boy wields black fire to burn away evil spirits, and the old Taoist priest holds a thunderous magic weapon. The three of them team up to deal with the world's intractable evil spirits!

37. 87 卧 Crouching Tiger Celestial Master 卧虎天师 Black Handsome 01黑大帅零一Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing A Celestial Master from the Age of Decline transmigrates into an age of the uncanny and unexpectedly becomes the Commandant of Justice. When demons and ghosts run rampant and witchcraft brings chaos, Zhang Suxuan grips a thunder-striking knuckle guard in his right hand and a tiger-inscribed waist token in his left. With a peachwood sword on his back and a Celestial Master’s robe on his shoulders, he exclaims, “Oh yeah, a job just came in!!” 964Reads7.0Score10314d adds

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    ✨🔥A Celestial Master from the Dharma-ending Age transmigrates to a bizarre era, unexpectedly becoming the Commandant of the Capital Region. He wields a lightning-struck knuckle duster in his left hand, a crouching tiger waist token in his right, carries a peach wood longsword on his back, and wears a Celestial Master's robe. [Please follow]

38. 88 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! 913Reads9.4Score12714d adds

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    Cultivating Immortality at the Fastest Speed

39. 89 一EN The Unconventional Path to Immortality 一本不正经的修仙感悟 A Wisp of Clamor一缕喧嚣1.9M WordsOngoing [Fantasy] [Xianxia] [Xuanhuan] [Comedy] [Urban] After three lifetimes, I finally attained the Dao, Roaming the mortal world, laughing at its vicissitudes. I ferry souls across the River of the Underworld, following fate, But whoever the hell dares lay a hand on my people, I’ll beat you to death, you little bastard... 1.7kReads9.2Score12014d adds
40. 90 大 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Lintai麟台Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score49214d adds

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    A policeman's soul transmigrates into the body of a lowly constable in a county town. While investigating a death, he meets a Taoist master from Longhu Mountain, becomes sworn brothers with him, and together they investigate the massacre of a Taoist temple. They discover unsolved cases such as the restoration of Chen Youliang's former subordinates, the rebirth of the Prince of Huainan, the rebellion of the Prince of Tan, and the southward migration of the Yinshan Sect. These Taoist bigwigs are all incredibly powerful. To avoid being crushed, he is forced to learn Taoist arts, gets to know many influential figures in Ming Dynasty history, and eventually becomes the first Taoist ruler of the Ming Dynasty.

41. 91 我 Even the Heavenly Court Fears the Ghosts I Raise 我养的鬼连天庭都忌惮 Cold Words and Leng Words冷言leng语Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Overpowered protagonist] [Satisfying story] [The strongest Celestial Master] Twenty years ago, five-year-old Zhang Ze was taken away by a mysterious old man. When he returned, he brought a host of ghosts with him. He was the strongest Celestial Master, and the only living earthly immortal in the world today. “Zhang Ze, just how strong are you now?” When an elderly Celestial Master from Longhu Mountain asked out of curiosity, Zhang Ze was about to answer when the ghost infant perched on his shou 47kReads8.8Score6.4k14d adds
42. 92 默 Keeping Watch Over the World, Fearless of Every Taboo 默守人间，百无禁忌 Ice Descends upon the Mortal World冰临尘下Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yanping transmigrated to the end of the Yuan dynasty. He never got a golden finger, not even by the time he died. After his death, the Hongwu Emperor posthumously ennobled him, built him a City God temple, and had the people offer him worship. There are “anomalies” in this world that people cannot see. Seven hundred years later, anomalies became increasingly frequent, and it seemed they were slipping out of control. Keeping them secret was becoming difficult. One day, Xu Yanping woke up i 6kReads8.3Score27314d adds
43. 93 关 A Few Things About Property Management 关于物业的二三事 Just Let Me Put on That Bronze Mask就让我戴上那青铜假面Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Here, property management companies are miniature bureaucracies, homeowners' committees are battlegrounds for human nature, and residential communities are arenas where everyone's interests collide. Welcome to A Few Things About Property Management, an “industry-banned” novel that once sparked heated debate for being all too realistic. See how the protagonist, Chen Guang, a deputy general manager stripped of his authority, survives an impossible situation without relying on connections or playin 125Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Chen Guang occupies the left third of the image, standing sideways with his suit slightly wrinkled. He holds a USB flash drive (with a faint blue light) in his left hand and rests his right hand on his forehead, with a solemn expression. - His shadow extends to the right shadow area, suggesting "secrets and pressure".

44. 94 小 Chen Buqi, the Little Taoist 小道士陈不欺 Big Sister Li李家大姐Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing Hello, everyone. My name is Chen Buqi. My professions include Taoist priest, locksmith, cook, phone repairman, driver, and tomb-raiding consultant…. I have too many to list them all. I was raised by my master and martial uncle! They were both incredible! I only learned that after coming back from my first year out in the world. Because I liked to play around, I also squandered a lot of techniques that people would have envied! Fortunately, I devoted myself to physiognomy and mastered two special 152.6kReads9.1Score13.6k14d adds

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    The most powerful prince of the underworld

45. 95 我 I Gasped in Shock!! 我倒吸了一口凉气！！ A Heartless Smile没心没扉的笑Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy] [Invincible] [A Void-Return cultivator uses technology] [Cultivation] [Academic genius] If metaphysics is the end of technology, what lies at the end of metaphysics? “Our Qingyun Sect is an orthodox school of the Three Pure Ones, registered with the Administration for Industry and Commerce and listed with the Religious Affairs Bureau. From summoning wind and rain and blessing high-voltage power lines, to exorcising ghosts and demons and performing IVF, we can do it all. The 26.8kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds

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    Yes, there really is one. This one fits the theme perfectly. The protagonist encounters Hou Yi (a legendary archer) while undergoing tribulation, and after starting over, he discovers he lacks the vital energy of heaven and earth, embarking on a life of slaying demons and monsters to make a living.

46. 96 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 1.8kReads6.8Score35514d adds

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    Traditional Cultural Wisdom: A Guide to Self-Cultivation and Moral Improvement In the long and rich history of our culture, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Wang Yangming's philosophy, the works of Zhang Defen, and the concept of seeking immortality all contain boundless wisdom, pointing us in the direction of self-cultivation, moral improvement, and conduct. 1. Confucianism: Advocating "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness." "Of all virtues, filial piety is paramount," meaning respect and care for parents and elders; brotherly love and mutual assistance among siblings constitute fraternal duty; loyalty to the ruler and country, and dedication to one's work embody loyalty; "A person without trustworthiness cannot stand," trustworthiness is the principle of conduct; propriety regulates our behavior, respecting teachers and valuing the Way; righteousness allows us to uphold justice and maintain integrity; integrity requires us to be spotless and upright; shame enables us to distinguish right from wrong and uphold the bottom line of being a decent human being. Everything starts with oneself, guided by Confucian thought, constantly improving oneself. 2. Taoism: Advocating following nature, adhering to the fundamental law of the universe, "Tao," governing by non-action and non-interference. Upholding a simple and pure nature, possessing noble character, and benefiting others without contention—this is virtue. A pure heart, undisturbed by worldly complexities and desires, is clarity; maintaining tranquility and peace, observing all things and cultivating mind and body in stillness, is stillness; emptying oneself, not bound by prejudice and preconceived notions, embracing the world with an open and inclusive heart, is emptiness; comprehending the realm of "nothingness," letting go of attachment to tangible things and fame and fortune, returning to one's true nature is nothingness; dealing with the world with gentleness and humility, like water, seemingly weak yet containing great power, is gentleness; pursuing harmony, coexisting harmoniously with nature and others, and not creating conflict and strife, is harmony. 3. Buddhism: Compassion is having a heart full of love and empathy for the suffering of all beings, offering care and help; pity for the suffering of all beings and vowing to help them escape the sea of ​​suffering is compassion; joy for the happiness and joy of all beings, without giving rise to jealousy, anger, or hatred is joy; abandoning greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt, letting go of the pursuit of worldly desires and attachments is equanimity; observing precepts, regulating one's own behavior, and refraining from harming beings or violating morality is discipline; cultivating meditation, focusing the mind, and not being disturbed by external factors, thereby gaining wisdom and concentration is concentration; opening wisdom, discerning the essence of things, and getting rid of afflictions and confusion is wisdom; understanding the true meaning of "emptiness," realizing that all things in the world are illusory, and not clinging to appearances is emptiness. One should not be attached to form externally, nor to emptiness internally; one should dwell nowhere, yet give rise to the mind. The past mind is unattainable, the present mind is unattainable, and the future mind is unattainable. 4. Wang Yangming's philosophy of mind: Emphasizing "mind is principle," the mind is the essence of all things in the universe, and all moral norms and truths originate from within. Conscience is our innate moral judgment and intuitive ability, enabling us to distinguish right from wrong and good from evil; it is the fundamental principle of being human. Through continuous self-reflection and practice, we remove the veil of selfish desires and extend our inner conscience to all things—this is the attainment of true conscience. Knowledge and action are inseparable; having correct understanding requires action, deepening understanding through action, and avoiding empty talk—this is the unity of knowledge and action. Sincerity is about making one's intentions genuine, not deceiving oneself, and maintaining a pure and untainted heart; caring for the people, actively participating in society, and benefiting the people through practical actions is about being close to the people; investigating the principles of nature in concrete things, and perfecting oneself through understanding and practice is about investigating things; setting lofty goals, clarifying life objectives, and striving tirelessly to achieve ideals is about setting aspirations. 5. Zhang Defen's work: In "Meeting the Unknown Self," she advocates inner peace and tranquility, rejecting restlessness and distractions; frequent self-reflection to understand one's inner thoughts; comprehending the true meaning of life and understanding its wisdom; letting go of unnecessary burdens and freeing the mind from shackles; embracing compassion and love to warm all things in the world; harmonizing body and mind to accept the complete self; and awakening inner awareness to perceive the truth of life—all things are explored from within. "Meeting the Self That Makes Dreams Come True" encourages us to cherish beautiful dreams to illuminate our path forward; to set firm goals and anchor our aspirations; to work diligently and accumulate the capital for success; to be courageous in innovation and break through the limitations of our thinking; to persevere and not fear difficulties; to be good at seizing opportunities and keenly perceptive of timing; and to rationally plan our actions and orderly advance our dreams—starting from the present moment to realize our dreams. "Living a Brand New Life" inspires us to bravely challenge ourselves and break through comfort zones; to actively embrace change and welcome new possibilities; to continuously learn and grow, improving our own qualities; to decisively let go of the past and say goodbye to outdated patterns; to maintain an optimistic attitude and face life's ups and downs with a smile; to focus on physical and mental health and solidify the foundation of life; and to uphold our true selves and showcase our unique style. Everything begins with change. 6. Seeking the Dao on the Immortal Path: Emphasize tranquility for self-cultivation, staying away from the hustle and bustle of the world to purify the heart; be kind-hearted, compassionate, and benevolent, cultivating good relationships; understand the principles of heaven, perceive the myriad phenomena of the world, and realize one's true nature; be humble, neither arrogant nor impatient, and open-minded; live in harmony with all things, becoming one with nature; be patient and restrained, tolerating what is intolerable, cultivating a broad mind; be willing to let go, abandoning fame and fortune, and freeing oneself from shackles; diligently cultivate oneself, refining one's own skills, and tirelessly practicing the path of seeking the Dao from this moment on. These invaluable cultural treasures guide us on our life's journey, helping us to continuously improve ourselves, cultivate our character, and face life's challenges with a positive and healthy mindset and behavior. This allows us to realize our life's value and achieve inner peace and happiness. May everyone draw strength from them, allowing the wisdom of traditional culture to shine brightly in our lives. We also welcome sharing this wisdom with more people in need.

47. 97 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 947Reads7.0Score21214d adds
48. 98 道 Fellow Daoist, Why Is Your Human Emperor Banner Belching Black Smoke? 道友，你这人皇幡怎么冒黑烟啊？ He An Is Simple贺安很简单Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Even unorthodox paths can lead to Heaven! This poor Daoist has always been a bit timid. If I don’t pull up the roots after cutting the grass, I won’t be able to sleep at night! Heh heh heh... I, He An, am your great calamity! 81.8kReads9.3Score7.3k14d adds

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    This is incredibly good-looking, Zuo Daohe is so handsome.

49. 99 这 This Taoist Priest Is a Little Too Cool 这个道士不太冷 Ghost Hunter, Big Brother抓鬼大师兄Mystery802k WordsCompleted My name is Niu Dabao, and I’m the only college graduate in Niu Village. I thought that after graduation, I’d get promoted, earn a bigger salary, marry a beautiful, rich woman, and reach the pinnacle of life. Who knew the company would go under and the boss would kill himself? I didn’t get a single penny of my wages, couldn’t even afford rent, and had to sleep at the train station every night! Then a ragged Taoist priest told me I was dogged by bad luck and possessed by a host of ghosts, and that 798Reads7.8Score—14d adds

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    Here are a few recommended stories about Taoist priests descending the mountain to slay demons and monsters.

50. 100 非 The Abnormal Female Celestial Master 非正常女天师 The Girl Who Swallows Ghosts吞鬼的女孩Mystery5.8M WordsCompleted Everyone says foreigners are superstitious. If they bully you, all you have to do is mutter strange things and wave your hands at them, and you can scare them off. After Wan Sui was set up by her own family and stranded abroad, she faced a gang of thugs. She copied Uncle Jiu from the movies and made a few hand seals. To her surprise, they really did run away in terror. Someone looking for a bit of excitement recorded the scene and posted it back home. Wan Sui became an overnight sensation online 9.7kReads8.9Score88614d adds

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