The Way of Spiritual Roots Is Ultimately a Minor Path; Traditional Cultivation Alone Leads to the Great Way 灵根之道终究小道，传统修仙方成大道。

362 我 I Have a Portal to Another World 我有一个异界穿越门 The Stingy Wolf小气的狼Urban748k WordsOngoing If an adventure can be avoided, avoid it. Caution and prudence are the name of the game. Take a child of destiny as your disciple, then send him off on adventures to gather spirit stones. “Don’t be afraid. Your master has your back. Take these talismans. Tell me what cultivation resources you need, and I’ll get everything ready for you. Go wild.” Back on Earth, the young man asked, “Did you win the lottery? You’re really lucky.” “What are you trying to do? I’m not donating.” “Relax, I don’t want 94Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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Yes, cultivating immortality doesn't require spiritual roots. What are spiritual roots? They don't exist! Come and see!

367 从 Seeking the Dao of Immortality, Starting with Five Spirit Roots 从五灵根开始问道长生 Purple Night Kitty紫夜喵Eastern Fantasy724k WordsOngoing Having a Five-Element Spirit Root? No problem! Being twenty-six or twenty-seven and only at the third level of Qi Refining? No problem! Living in a shantytown with terrible living conditions? No problem! Now that I have the panel, everything else will follow! 326Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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The latest and most captivating Xianxia novel focusing on the mastery of the Dao: ① In the southern part of the Eastern Continent, there are ten thousand mountains, among which Mount Huang is occupied by the Xuantian Sect. In a wooden house near a well in the southeast corner of Changxin Ward, one of the mountains at the foot of Mount Huang, twenty-six-year-old rogue cultivator Lin Feng is refining a batch of Bigu Pills. The protagonist, Lin Feng, transmigrated from modern times half a year ago. Although his talent is lacking, he at least possesses a "Heaven Rewards Diligence" panel. Once he accumulates ten achievement points, he can choose the corresponding cultivation realm, spell, and skill entry level, using this as a foundation to pursue the path to immortality.

373 西 The Tale of Lü Kuang of the Western Mountains 西山吕狂传 The Hanging-Horned Antelope挂角的羚羊Eastern Fantasy351k WordsCompleted After being struck on the head with a brick, the protagonist unexpectedly reincarnates as a little donkey. He thinks he is as handsome as Pan An, the legendary beauty of his past life, and even more dashing than Jia Baoyu, who was born with a piece of jade in his mouth. Swishing his little tail, he bounds onto an ox’s back and puts on a show. He eats vitality-boosting pills, battles wolf packs, swallows python gall, and slays bloodthirsty wolf demons. At West Mountain, he leaves mortal life behi 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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In his secret manual, True Lord Chongyang offered a unique insight: for human cultivators with spiritual roots, the two minor realms of "Qi Refining" and "Foundation Building" before the Golden Core stage are actually a kind of "cheating method" exclusive to humans. Human cultivators, leveraging the advantage of their own spiritual roots, can quickly sense and refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, achieving a perfect cycle between "physical body-vital energy-divine consciousness," rapidly solidifying their foundation. This cultivation method greatly increased the number of human cultivators and their entry speed, laying a solid foundation for humanity to become the master of this world. However, there are also advantages and disadvantages. This cultivation method that relies on spiritual roots also has obvious shortcomings. Human cultivators with spiritual roots must first refine their own spiritual roots and break their shackles if they want to cultivate a golden core. Otherwise, the spiritual roots will become obstacles, making it difficult to cultivate a golden core. Even if they manage to cultivate a golden core, its quality is mostly poor. On the other hand, bloodline demon cultivators and those who have no spiritual roots but have broken through their shackles and cultivated divine consciousness through their own perseverance (including human and demon cultivators) have a cultivation method that is closer to the origin of the Great Dao. They can naturally form a cycle of "physical body-vital energy-divine consciousness" without relying on the power of spiritual roots. Therefore, their probability of cultivating a golden core is much higher than that of human cultivators with spiritual roots. Moreover, the golden cores they cultivate are of higher quality, more powerful, and have a more stable foundation.

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

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Completed! Exciting, captivating, and quirky—the more you read, the more you enjoy it! The protagonist, Guan Tianlong, is the heir of a powerful cultivation technique. He comprehends the essence of the technique, receives a surge of spiritual energy from heaven and earth, and soars to great heights. He unexpectedly acquires the Nine Dragon Cauldron, thus pioneering a new method for forming a golden core. Utilizing feng shui, formations, alchemy, and weapon crafting, he embarks on a legendary journey, even contributing to national defense by establishing an aviation industrial park… The story is meticulously structured, grand, and epic—truly captivating and well worth reading.

381 仗 Wielding a Sword to Carve Dragons 仗剑雕龙 Raincoat Warrior雨衣战神Eastern Fantasy4.1M WordsCompleted (Original martial arts fiction, multiple heroines, no transmigration, no System, not a do-gooder, not a villain) Is the martial world really just about killing people? When Lin Tu first stepped into it, that's what he thought. Then he took part in the Golden Cauldron Tournament, the Poetry Duel, the Golden Light Martial Debate... and even a grand war fought by the people of the martial world. He met one legendary figure after another: the Eight Wanderers, sect leaders from great schools, peerles 2.3kReads7.2Score221Shelves

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Original martial arts fantasy, fictional setting, over two million words. Below are some common comments from book reviews: 1. Why are all the female leads married women? [Tears turning to laughter][Evil laugh] 2. The plot is quite good. /// Some highlights of this book: 1. No system, no time travel; 2. The protagonist is neither a great demon nor a saint; 3. The protagonist and supporting characters are mostly intelligent; 4. The plot is written with care; 5. There aren't many exciting moments in the early stages, but the story unfolds gradually and becomes increasingly exciting.

383 念 Innocent Thoughts 念念无邪 Zen Pillow枕禅Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted He is both a Saint and a devil. A traditional fantasy novel about Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, blending Buddhist cosmology with the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Unlike traditional cultivation novels, this book follows emptiness as its way: the way of no way. Across the four continents, above Mount Sumeru, twenty-two cycles of sun and moon hang in the sky. He cuts himself in two: one self kills and cultivates the demonic path, while the other experiences the warmth and cruelty of the wor 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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He is both a saint and a devil. The Buddhist worldview incorporates Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist philosophies, as well as the Classic of Mountains and Seas. The protagonist travels through the human realm, experiencing its wisdom, while simultaneously wreaking havoc in the underworld. It features a slow-paced, dual-narrative structure, not a wish-fulfillment story with ten suns and twelve moons. The inspiration comes from the Classic of Mountains and Seas [already recommended].

384 修 Cultivation Begins in a Mine 修仙从矿洞开始 Blanched Bok Choy菜心白灼Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted A pure-mortal cultivation story: no System, no transmigration, a return to the traditional essence of cultivation! The protagonist is an ordinary mortal with no spiritual roots who enters a sect to mine spirit stones for a living. By chance, he survives a deadly disaster and awakens the Five-Colored Spiritual Marrow buried underground. This rare treasure, unseen in ten thousand years, reshapes his spiritual roots from within, unexpectedly condensing the rare Five-Element Spiritual Roots! From th 2.4kReads8.7Score188Shelves

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If you prefer traditional cultivation novels, Xianxia, ​​fantasy, and Eastern fantasy, this is a good read. It features no system, no time travel, and is purely a mortal-centric story. The protagonist starts with no spiritual roots, but through a life-or-death experience, his blood activates the five-colored spiritual essence buried underground. Years later, this forms the rare five spiritual roots within his body, thus beginning his journey to immortality. No unnecessary words or filler. He reaches the Nascent Soul stage in chapter 300.

385 道 Taiyi of the Daoist Sect: I Should Never Have Descended to the Mortal Realm 道门太乙：本座就不该下凡 Master Incompetent无能大师Eastern Fantasy267k WordsCompleted Absolutely no AI content, conceived entirely by a human mind. No System, no naive protagonist, pure Taoist tradition. A serious heads-up: This is a traditional, carefully written story with a somewhat slow start. It picks up after eight chapters. Pingdan, a beggar of unknown origins, unexpectedly encounters a member of the Three Purities sect. To repay his master’s kindness, he travels thousands of miles, keeps his promise, and honors the dead. Who could have known his complicated past would co 755Reads—Score—Shelves

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This, this, this

386 散 Wandering Immortal: A Fantastical Path to Immortality 散仙，幻化仙途 The Flying Little Square会飞的小方块Eastern Fantasy797k WordsOngoing [Adapted comic now available] [No System, Poison Cultivation, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Traditional Cultivation, Multiple Female Leads. Do not read if you dislike these!] While delivering takeout one day, Wei Changsheng accidentally fell asleep and transmigrated to another world. He obtained an incredible spiritual treasure: the corpse poison pill of the Primordial Divine Demon Hanba. After it formed a Hanba dantian, he obtained a Treasure-Gathering Basin, the Life-and-Time Basin. From then on 702Reads—Score—Shelves

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Worth watching and listening to! [Laughing emojis]

387 我 Me, the System, Begging for Tips 我，系统，求打赏 Spirit Rice Ice Core灵米冰核Eastern Fantasy810k WordsOngoing I died. No, not all the way. I became a System. A broke System. Every function grayed out, balance at zero. I got bound to a dumb Host who thinks he’s the chosen one. “System Dad! I want to ascend!” “...Fine. Try jumping off a cliff first.” Wait, why is there a line of tiny text on the panel: Online readers: 1? Hold on, now that I’m a System, someone’s still tipping and following updates? 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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Chapter 132 – Surviving the Calamity, While Others Recover, He Sends Gifts. To enter the inner sect, Li Xu activates his "food strategy" mode. Honey-glazed chicken wings conquer the Holy Maiden, spicy rice crackers win over Zhang Chen, and behind the rapidly increasing favorability rating lies the satisfaction of a system father: This time, clinging to a powerful figure is a sure thing! Chapter 131 – Reading in a Drowsy State? Look Here: Tired of System Novels? Try a System as a "Babysitter" for its Host! The protagonist, Wang Yuan, as a system, not only teaches his host cultivation but also acts as an AI to fix his senior sister's bugged dantian, and must also guard against Golden Core experts wiping out the entire team while "helping." A tiring system, online rants, hilarious cultivation—come and join the fun!

388 修 Cultivation: Infinite Talent Acquisition 修仙：无限获得天赋 Sharky Is Invincible鲨鲨无敌了Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Immortal Cultivation + System + Decisive and Ruthless + Unlimited Talent Acquisition] Han Xin, a young man from the twenty-first century, transmigrates to a world of immortal cultivation. After witnessing his younger sister's suffering and recalling the heartbreak of his past life, he resolves to give her a better life this time around. The Talent System binds itself automatically... With the System bound, Han Xin sets out to grow stronger and pursue eternal life. 1kReads5.3Score—Shelves

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So beautiful! [Admiration][Admiration]

389 前 Memories of a Past Life: I’m Actually Yinggu from The Legend of the Condor Heroes! 前世记忆：我竟是射雕瑛姑！ Moonlight Foot Soldier月光小卒Female-Channel Fanfiction12k WordsCompleted Memories of my past life: I was Auntie Ying from The Legend of the Condor Heroes?! 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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The greatest truths are the simplest; you won't know until you see it, and once you do, you'll be astonished! It turns out that Taoism, calligraphy, and martial arts are all interconnected! ... Lin Yu suddenly remembered that among the large box of martial arts manuals he had obtained from Zhu Changling's house, besides the Ying Gu Notes, Iron Palm Divine Skill, and One-Finger Divine Skill, there was also a set of Zhu family's inherited martial arts—"One-Finger Divine Skill: Judge's Brush Technique." A thought struck him: Why not try calligraphy? This Zhu family Judge's Brush technique was a direct disciple of Master Yideng, and Zhu Ziliu, the Zhu family ancestor, evolved it from One-Finger Divine Skill. It incorporates acupoint striking techniques into the Judge's Brush technique, requiring no excessive effort in cultivating finger strength; the essence of One-Finger Divine Skill can be executed solely with the Judge's Brush. Later, it was combined with calligraphy, hence the name "One-Finger Divine Skill: Judge's Brush Technique," which is quite unique. Following the strokes, each Chinese character, even each stroke, can be transformed into an exquisite move. Lin Yu had seen it before, and although it was eye-opening, he had no time to practice it due to his numerous other martial arts techniques. Looking back now, practicing calligraphy has proven to be a calming and peaceful activity when I'm feeling troubled, making it quite suitable for my current situation. Moreover, the discussion in the "One Yang Script Finger Judge's Calligraphy" about the connection between calligraphy and martial arts has also piqued my interest. The book states: "Calligraphy and martial arts seem unrelated, but in reality, they share a common principle. When calligraphy is practiced to a high level, even a soft brush can penetrate the paper and penetrate deeply into the wood. Many people consider this empty talk, but this is because they do not understand its profound mystery. Martial arts emphasizes that power originates from the ground, concentrating the body's strength into a single point for explosive release. When releasing power, both feet must push off the ground, using the rebound force to transmit through the legs to the waist, back, shoulders, arms, and wrists, ultimately exploding at the fingertips. Among these, the waist is particularly crucial; as the boxing manual says, 'Its root is in the feet, it originates in the legs, it is controlled by the waist, and it manifests in the fingers.' Calligraphy is the opposite. Beginners often feel fatigue in their hands and arms, only achieving some success when their waist feels fatigued; if they can practice until even their toes feel tired, they have considerable skill. Then, from fatigue to no fatigue, one can begin to appreciate the wonder of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy, where the power penetrates the paper and penetrates deeply into the wood." Lin Yu pondered this statement and found it quite interesting, recalling an anecdote. In *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber*, it is recorded that on Zhang Sanfeng's 90th birthday, he was troubled because his third disciple, Yu Daiyan, had been crippled by A San, a master from the Ruyang Prince's mansion. He then practiced calligraphy to express his feelings. Zhang Cuishan, peeking through the window, saw his master first write the *Letter of Mourning*, and then add the twenty-four characters: "The supreme martial arts weapon, the Dragon Saber, commands the world, none dare disobey; without the Heaven Sword, who can contend?" The strokes gradually expanded with his emotions, growing larger and larger. Zhang Cuishan even gleaned a powerful martial art from it, wielding the Judge's Pen with immense power. Recalling this story, Lin Yu became even more interested in the combination of calligraphy and martial arts: "I never imagined that these two, one literary and the other martial, one orthodox and the other reversed, seemingly unrelated, would actually have so many similarities in terms of moves and the application of strength. No wonder calligraphers often live long lives; practicing calligraphy is actually equivalent to practicing boxing! It's truly incredible." So every day, he practiced calligraphy with great enthusiasm. However, he didn't use a brush and ink, but only his hands, using his fingers instead of a brush, writing in the air. This action gradually became a unique sight on Bright Peak. Every morning, the people on Bright Peak could see their leader, Lin Yu, standing in the martial arts training ground. Although it was said to be practicing boxing, it was not like ordinary boxing routines; he only gestured in the air with his fingers. Although it was said to be writing, it was accompanied by footwork, darting and turning, with the rhythm of profound martial arts flowing from his fingertips. The followers were secretly amazed that their leader's skills had reached such a level; even a casual gesture was a peerless martial art. Thus, watching Lin Yu practice calligraphy remotely every morning became a grand event at Bright Peak. Not only did his disciples eagerly watch, but the members of the Ming Cult also gathered around to observe. Except for the blind Xie Xun, all the high-ranking members of the Ming Cult were present, including Zhao Min and the four civil officials left behind at the main altar—Li Shanchang, Liu Ji, Zhu Sheng, and Song Lian—who often stopped to watch. These four scholars, in particular, though ignorant of martial arts, were all refined calligraphers, watching with rapt attention, occasionally whispering among themselves, discussing brushstrokes and their meaning, all with excited expressions. With each day's practice, Lin Yu gradually improved, his finger movements becoming increasingly exquisite, and his understanding of the One-Yang Finger Calligraphy deepening. He secretly praised its power: "The world has so many Chinese characters; by practicing like this, every stroke, every character can be transformed into a martial art. The intricacies are truly unfathomable, and the potential is limitless!" Perhaps it was only because the Zhu family had not produced a top master that this martial art remained unknown, almost buried in obscurity. Fortunately, he had unearthed it by chance. That morning, he was in particularly high spirits, first writing the five thousand words of the *Tao Te Ching*, then the *Huang Ting Jing*. His fingers danced across the paper, gradually entering a state of absorption, writing from the first light of dawn until nearly midday. More and more onlookers gathered, all captivated by the sight. Lin Yu's fingertips hovered, his mind focused on the air. He began by writing left and right "dots," then his fingertips suddenly plunged downwards, the force concentrated like a falling stone, echoing left and right, much like the "Zan" technique in the One-Finger Divine Skill, where power bursts forth from the fingertips, specifically targeting the opponent's acupoints such as Tanzhong, Juque, and Qimen. Then, his body swayed, his fingertips leaving a trail of afterimages as he wrote two horizontal strokes, the short horizontals like a light sword grazing the throat, his wrist turning with a gust of wind—the "sweeping" motion of the Judge's Pen. The long horizontal stroke requires a relaxed shoulder and dropped elbow, with power originating from the waist and abdomen, flowing upwards to the fingertips. The movement is stable yet contains immense force, like a whip striking, ending with a slight upward flick, seemingly able to deflect the incoming force. Finally, the middle vertical stroke, like a pillar supporting the sky, plunges straight down at the fingertips, subtly echoing the "chopping" force of Iron Palm Kung Fu, exerting power from top to bottom. If the opponent raises their arm to block, the "suspended needle" ending of this vertical stroke can be used to change tactics, striking the wrist pulse point. Thus, the regular script character "" (half) leaps into the air. He was immersed in the correspondence between the strokes and martial arts moves, completely forgetting himself. He gradually discovered that indeed, the beginning, development, transition, and conclusion of each Chinese character subtly corresponded to the circulation of internal energy and the exertion of limbs. For example, the left-falling stroke of the character "" (knife) is like a strike, the horizontal hook like a horizontal slash and a reverse flick; the dot of the character "" (sword) is like a straight thrust, the vertical hook like a chopping and flicking… Suddenly, he switched to cursive script, his fingertips moving like dragons: the long stroke of the character "" required twisting his waist and shoulders, the fingertips sweeping out diagonally, like a soft sword coiling around the finger, capable of entangled and disarming the opponent's weapon; while the downward stroke required exerting force against the flow, like a heavy hammer pounding earth, the force suddenly increasing as the finger landed. This "three twists and turns" movement was precisely the triple change of dissipating force, accumulating force, and releasing force, capable of breaking through fierce fist techniques. Finally, he finished with the character "" in clerical script. The last stroke, the hook, required sinking the elbow and accumulating power, like a fully drawn bow, until the bend reached its limit, the fingertips suddenly shooting out. This "hook" force was like a hidden arrow suddenly shot, specifically targeting the opponent's joint gaps, similar in effect to the "returning spear" of the "Yang Family Spear Technique". Between the rise and fall of his fingertips, it seemed as if invisible techniques flowed in the air, perfectly integrated with his overall aura. When Lin Yu calmly finished his movements, he realized that the martial arts arena was already surrounded by people, yet completely silent. Among the crowd, a minor Ming Cult leader, whose martial arts were slightly inferior, couldn't fully grasp the intricacies of the movements, but he found the leader's "fist technique" fluid and captivating. Seeing Lin Yu finish his stance, he thought, "The leader has stopped. Although I don't quite understand it myself, seeing how engrossed Vice Leader Yin and the others are, the leader's demonstration must be a top-tier, unparalleled martial art. I should at least show my support!" So he wanted to applaud and cheer. But before he could speak, his quick-witted companion covered his mouth and pulled him aside. His companion made a "shh" gesture, indicating he should look around. He turned his head and saw that everyone around him was either frowning in thought or looking enlightened, all immersed in their recent insights and not yet recovered. Startled, he quickly covered his mouth, barely daring to breathe, and secretly glanced at everyone's expressions. Zhao Min, Vice Leader Yin Tianzheng, the two envoys Yang Xiao and Fan Yao, and Zhou Yunhe and his wife, all had their eyes slightly closed, still savoring the martial arts principles in the leader's gestures and brushstrokes. Zhang Wuji also stood there, his eyes shining, clearly having gained a lot. Only a few young female disciples seemed to understand, but were infected by the atmosphere around them, holding their breath and looking around intently, not daring to make a sound. Yin Tianzheng was the first to recover, suddenly opening his eyes, a sharp glint in them. He raised his right hand, using his palm as a brush, and wrote the character "" (power) in the air. With a slight drop in his shoulders and elbows, he infused the powerful force of Eagle Claw Kung Fu into the stroke. At the end, a twist of his waist and abdomen released a sudden gust of wind from his palm, startling the followers around him who quietly took a half-step back. He stroked his beard and laughed, "Wonderful! Wonderful! The way of calligraphy and martial arts, Master, can actually be integrated with my Eagle Claw Kung Fu! From now on, the martial arts of my Ming Cult will have another path to advancement!" Yang Xiao and Fan Yao also awoke one after the other, exchanging a glance, both seeing deep shock in each other's eyes. Yang Xiao had previously been studying the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, but always felt a stagnation in the flow of energy. Now, recalling Lin Yu's twisting waist and turning shoulders when writing the cursive character "," he suddenly realized: "So, energy doesn't have to be forced out blindly. Like the 'three twists and turns' of a downward stroke, releasing force before accumulating it, can actually break through all the force!" Fan Yao recalled the dynamic and expressive strokes of Lin Yu writing the character "sword" earlier, especially the final vertical hook, which was full of profound mystery. He murmured, "I've practiced the moves of the Judge's Pen before, but I never thought it could be combined with calligraphy strokes. This move combines the skill of acupoint striking with the power of a weapon—it's simply amazing!" Then Zhang Wuji excitedly ran over, "Master, just now when you wrote 'The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao' from the Tao Te Ching, the brushstrokes of that character 'Tao' made me feel the rhythm of internal energy flow, and I grasped the essence of using pure Yang internal energy to propel the Seven Injury Fist. Some of the stumbling blocks I encountered when practicing the fist before suddenly became clear." "... As for Lin Yu himself, he naturally benefited the most. Although he was originally a master of martial arts, he was not skilled in calligraphy. Unexpectedly, after practicing calligraphy for only a few days, he had grasped the key to the connection between calligraphy and martial arts. Not only did his martial arts improve greatly, but his calligraphy also became extraordinary, making him a master calligrapher overnight. Even more amazing were the four civil officials, including Li Shanchang. They were so engrossed that they unconsciously imitated Lin Yu's finger gestures, drawing lines in the air. Previously, Lin Yu had taught them the basic mental techniques of the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Originally, he only did so out of pity for their weak constitution and fear that the cold weather at the headquarters might harm their health, hoping that they could strengthen their bodies and resist the frost. Unexpectedly, these four were already very learned and had a deep foundation in calligraphy. Today, witnessing this amazing scene of "integrating martial arts into calligraphy," they suddenly had a breakthrough and vaguely grasped the common principle between calligraphy and martial arts. Several years later, these four scholars actually studied what they had learned that day day and night." Furthermore, having mastered the basic techniques of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, each of them possessed formidable martial arts skills. Li Shanchang excelled in regular script calligraphy, his fist techniques were steady and powerful, and ordinary early-stage second-rate masters couldn't even get close to him. Liu Ji preferred running script calligraphy, his claw techniques were agile and graceful, and he was skilled at disarming opponents, earning him a reputation in the martial arts world and the nickname "Master of Disarming." Song Lian specialized in clerical script calligraphy, his palm techniques were heavy and powerful, instantly felling those struck. On one occasion, when martial arts villains attacked, Song Lian, with only a brush and his iron palms, subdued three second-rate masters. This became a legendary tale, earning him the title of "Deadly Scholar" among the outlaws. However, the most formidable among them was Zhu Sheng. Because he already possessed the deepest skill in calligraphy and was willing to work hard, practicing calligraphy daily, cultivating the Nine Yang Divine Skill, and recalling the essence of Lin Yu's calligraphy, he unknowingly broke through to the peak of the second-rate level. The other three were no match for him, only their reputation in the martial arts world remained unknown. Never underestimate the peak of the second-rate realm. The martial world is vast, seemingly teeming with masters, but in reality, only a handful can truly reach the first-rate level. Even Lin Yu, who transmigrated and used Monkey Wine combined with the "Mysterious Heaven Change" mental technique to cultivate a large number of first-rate and even top-tier masters for the Ming Cult and the Beggars' Sect, making the first-rate realm seem much cheaper, still doesn't amount to more than a hundred first-rate masters in the entire martial world. As for second-rate masters, they are already the backbone of major sects. An ordinary sect with one or two early-stage second-rate masters is enough to dominate a region. As for the peak of the second-rate, they are basically capable of founding their own sect. Zhu Sheng, a mere scholar, reached this level solely through martial arts techniques he gleaned from observing calligraphy, supplemented by the introductory mental technique of the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Such comprehension and opportunity are rare even in the entire history of the martial world. Later, those who knew about it came to Zhu Sheng seeking martial arts instruction. Zhu Sheng just smiled and pointed to the brush and ink on the table: "My skills all come from calligraphy." "If you want to practice, you must first write the characters well, and then understand the principle of 'the force penetrates the paper,' and then you will have entered the door." The visitor was a rough, uncultured man who knew nothing of calligraphy and hated writing. Hearing this, he could only leave dejectedly. Meanwhile, having immersed himself in calligraphy practice for days, his brushstrokes flowed like dragons and snakes, the strength of his fingertips and the flow of his mind gradually becoming one. In Lin Yu's heart, his longing for Ye Bin, like faint ink spreading on rice paper, slowly faded with each stroke. He began to ponder the matter of breaking through to the Yuan Tai realm. This realm required condensing essence, energy, spirit, and spiritual power into a chaotic Yuan Tai, a watershed between mortals and immortals. It concerned whether he could successfully condense his Nascent Soul in the future, and he couldn't afford to be careless. Recalling his own experiences, from his soul transmigrating into the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, to saving the Fire Dragon, capturing Cheng Kun, supporting the Beggars' Sect, taking charge of the Ming Cult, healing Qian Ye, protecting Cui Shan, protecting Yin Li… ​​even throwing himself into the revolution and leading his troops against the Yuan, each and every one of these events was intertwined with countless causes and effects. Like a dense net binding him, it tightened his heart. "I have too many karmic ties and am too deeply connected to worldly fortune. Although I have now overcome the tribulation of love, I fear that the path to enlightenment will still be fraught with obstacles." Just as Lin Yu was pondering how to be more cautious, Er Xuan suddenly approached. Lin Yu noticed that although Mu Xuan had broken through to the late stage of the Swordsman realm, his aura was somewhat restless, clearly indicating an unstable foundation. A thought struck him, and he suddenly remembered a place… Dear readers: Hello everyone! This is my first novel, and today I'm finally saying goodbye to everyone! When I first started writing, my initial intention was very simple—I wanted to fill in the "golden pits" left by Mr. Jin Yong and Mr. Huanzhu Louzhu. As a sailor, the days at sea are long and monotonous. Initially, I just wrote for fun because I was bored and had no intention of publishing, let alone deliberately crafting a story. I wrote a few lines when I felt like it, and then put it aside for a long time when I was busy. Over two or three years, I accumulated over 300,000 words. While rereading, I felt that some of my ideas for filling in the plot holes were quite creative, so I thought I'd share them. Thus, with some trepidation, I came to Tomato. After more than three months, I've written over 600,000 words, finally bringing it to a successful conclusion! Well, let's just call it a happy ending for now. Here, I sincerely thank every friend who has accompanied me this far! Without your support and understanding, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to persevere on this creative journey. I've always cherished this sentiment in my heart. To be honest, as a newcomer with no writing experience, I failed to tell the story well and made many irreparable mistakes, resulting in the book's disappointing sales figures. Near the end, I went back to review it, and I discovered a crucial problem after only hearing the first dozen or so chapters: After Lin Yu learned the Nine Yang Manual, everyone was clearly waiting to see him roam the martial world and dominate, but because I had put it off for too long and was only focused on filling in the plot holes, I glossed over this highlight and directly arranged for him to go to Youhuang Valley for plastic surgery, haha! Now, thinking about it, it's both funny and sad. No wonder readers left; such an obvious mistake made the book's failure entirely justified. I really let everyone down! There are many similar regrets in the book, but I won't list them all. In the past few days, I've been writing the complete story of Lin Yu's debut, adding a significant amount of words. Due to a busy work schedule, I didn't have time to adjust and replace each chapter individually, so I had to integrate the content into chapters 13-18, resulting in these chapters being rather long, which may affect the reading experience. Please bear with me. However, I'm gratified that, as my first novel, even with mediocre traffic, I managed to maintain a consistent update schedule and a clean ending, giving this creative experience a complete conclusion. These past few days, I've also been reflecting on whether I can truly make a living as a writer. Currently, it seems likely that full-time writing would lead to financial ruin, haha. But I genuinely love telling stories, even if there's only one listener. In the future, I'll be an amateur writer, not bound by data, and continue to explore the world of words. I've decided not to revise some of the flaws in the book. Let these regrets remain as a record of my growth from a novice author. Although this book didn't bring in any royalties, I gained far more than I imagined: First, I've met all of you dear readers. Every word of encouragement from you is my greatest motivation to persevere. Second, I've grown personally—writing truly requires a lot of practice. My writing style in the later parts is much smoother and more mature than in the earlier ones. Looking back at my earlier work now, I can immediately spot the problems, which is the most tangible progress. Third, I've become familiar with the platform's rules and identified my weaknesses. I believe my second novel will show significant improvement. I know how big the gap is between myself and the masters. I will continue to study the rankings, hone my writing skills, and accumulate experience to live up to everyone's trust and encouragement. Finally, I want to thank all my friends who have supported me again! The journey is long, the story is not over, see you in the next work! [Note]

393 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: I Found a Cultivation Manual from the Start 凡人修仙：我开局捡到修仙功法 User71208294用户71208294Eastern Fantasy424k WordsCompleted (Traditional Xuanhuan, ruthless and decisive, mortal cultivates immortality, no System, underdog's rise, multiple heroines) Lin Chen, a cowherd boy, suffers constant bullying from a young age. By chance, he obtains a damaged cultivation manual, and from then on steps into the cruel world of immortal cultivation, where the strong prey on the weak. 38Reads6.3Score159Shelves

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Push, push, push!

396 诀 The Dao-Cutting Art 诀天道 Yue Xin Hengtian月信恒天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no clichéd plot, a cunning lead, fully realized characters, no System, twin swords) The twin swords ring out, cleaving the heavens. Let souls be severed and bones torn out as you will. The world shall know no more bloody storms. I am both demon and god! With everything shattered, can it be made whole again? Faced with the shackles of fate, he will cut them apart with his twin swords! The gods and demons wage war for a hundred years. The Heavenly Dao is merciless, treati 3.2kReads—Score261Shelves

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I hope fellow readers can take the time to carefully read this work. It's a slow burn, but every character is fully fleshed out. The older brother, 'Hengtian,' is incredibly cunning, and the protagonist learns a lot of his underhanded ways from him. I encourage everyone to read the first 100 chapters before making a judgment. The values ​​are very upright, there's no holding back, and revenge is served immediately. The chapter where one person fights seven geniuses is especially satisfying! It avoids the clichés of traditional fantasy, the protagonist is very shrewd, and it's not just mindless fun. [Shy]

397 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! 931Reads9.4Score128Shelves

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The correct path to spiritual practice is contained in this book. Understanding this book will bring unexpected rewards! It is truly a rare opportunity.

398 九 Nine Mounds: The Mandate of Heaven Returns to the Ruins 九丘：天命归墟 Day, Don't Eighteen日勿十八Eastern Fantasy235k WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan] In the beginning of the Great Primordial Era, filth was sealed in the lower realm. As the ages turned and turbid evil spread, the lower realm slowly fell into ruin, trapping all living beings within. The upper realm was divided. Some wanted to abandon it; others wanted to save it. Unable to reach a decision, they settled on a compromise: casting down a source of hope. Whether it would bring blessing or disaster was left to fate. Beichen is an orphan whose identity is a mystery, accomp 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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☘️First, I'd like to recommend my own book. It's a traditional fantasy novel with a unique realm division! The protagonist is burdened with destiny, rising from humble beginnings, growing step by step. He's not stupid or mindless, and there's no system. It might be a bit slow-paced. I'm a new author, so my writing style might be lacking. I update three times a day and am constantly improving each chapter. Feedback is welcome! ☘️The second book is a new book I stumbled upon while browsing. It's not very popular yet, but I like its character development and descriptions, which are areas I need to learn from. What's a bit unusual is that this author sometimes writes 10,000 words per chapter…