Where Can I Find Books About Taoism and the Xuanmen Tradition? 吾玄门道教的书在哪？

1. 1 道 The Hilarious Illustrated Guide to the Tao Te Ching 道德经爆笑讲解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里12k WordsCompleted The Dao De Jing, Explained in Hilarious Fashion 76Reads—Score—14d adds

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   *The Hilarious Explanation of the Tao Te Ching* is a classic interpretation book that subverts tradition and combines education with entertainment. With a humorous and witty style, the author weaves Lao Tzu's profound philosophical thoughts into a series of laugh-out-loud stories and anecdotes, giving the ancient *Tao Te Ching* unprecedented vitality. The book not only explains core concepts such as "Tao follows nature" and "governing by non-action" in a simple and easy-to-understand way, but also cleverly incorporates modern life examples, allowing readers to grasp wisdom through laughter and experience the wonderful resonance between ancient wisdom and modern society. Whether you are a philosophy enthusiast or a modern person seeking spiritual solace, you can find resonance and enlightenment in this hilarious explanation, making the *Tao Te Ching* no longer an obscure and difficult ancient text, but a treasure trove of wisdom close to life.

2. 2 斩 Slay Demons, Devour Sins, Drive Out Evil in the North! 斩妖吞孽，北极驱邪！ Aged Little Cabbage陈年小白菜Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing “The Great Emperor of the North Pole, Ziwei Yuxu, commands the stars above, governs the myriad laws in the middle, and rules Fengdu below. He is the lord of all the stars in the heavens, and the Northern Pole Exorcism Office is his duly appointed authority.” “Isn’t the Exorcism Office an internal Celestial Court department that judges matters involving ghosts and gods? Why call it a military bureau?” “Do you know what a ghost is?” “Isn’t a ghost just a ghost?” “The Taishang Tiantan Yuge says: ‘A 96.4kReads9.1Score10k14d adds

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   This book deserves a visit to the list.

3. 3 打 I Built the Heavenly Court and the Underworld, but I Just Want to Survive 打造天庭地府的我，只想活下去 Fox Who Doesn't Like Cilantro不喜欢香菜的狐Eastern Fantasy461k WordsOngoing [Mastermind + spiritual qi revival + impersonating immortals + feel-good power fantasy + fictional world] Bad news: from the start, I’m about to be fed to a tiger! Good news: I still have my items from my immortal heroes game! I, Li Yan, have game items and mounts at my disposal, along with countless secret identities. I’m pretending to be the immortal Xuanqiong Yunze Zhenjun! The cultivation system I made up on the spot is actually revered by a thousand-year-old Daoist sect as the supreme path 190Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   The decree to slay demons and eliminate evil spirits, issued by immortals and gods.

4. 4 停 Working Part-Time at the Morgue, I Carried Out My Ex-Girlfriend? 停尸房兼职，搬出了前女友？ A Flower Flying on a Leaf一叶飞花Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing The Dao has both civil and martial paths. The martial path: uphold the law and slay demons. The civil path: read faces and understand the world. I am Jiang Rui, skilled in both. You can call me Handsome, or you can call me Ah Zu. Passerby: “Master Jiang, I think I’ve been haunted. Please, you have to save me!” Jiang Rui smiles calmly. “Come on, there’s no such thing as ghosts.” As he speaks, he discreetly pinches a yellow talisman between his fingers. Passerby: “Master Jiang, can you find a feng 20.7kReads8.9Score1.2k14d adds
5. 5 长 The Longevity Sword, the Immortal of the Mortal Realm 长生剑，红尘仙 Feng Le枫乐Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted [Steady even in the thick of things, sharp-minded, kind-hearted, skilled in both combat and scholarship.] [Upright values, a conscience, and unmatched strength. Keep a low profile to the extreme, and you can afford to live boldly.] A little Taoist priest who has not yet mastered his skills arrives on the Flowing Cloud Continent. True to his unwavering Taoist convictions, he slays demons, exorcises evil, and upholds justice. This book is also titled The Longevity Sword, the Immortal of the Mortal 27.3kReads8.8Score2.7k14d adds
6. 6 奉 By the Ancestral Master's Command, Refine the Uncanny into Immortality! 奉祖师令，炼诡成仙！ Mister Quan Ling泉翎先生Eastern Fantasy390k WordsOngoing Demons devour people, false gods demand sacrifices, and the dynasty sucks its subjects dry to the bone! This world is terminally ill! Chen Ren transmigrates into this world, bearing the seal of the Shangqing Tianshu Academy as he walks through this living hell. Slay demons and earn merit! Exterminate monsters and earn merit! Overturn this man-eating world, and the merit will be immeasurable! He issues an edict to summon the Six Ding and Six Jia, guarding him on every side and driving evil away! 1.2kReads7.1Score10814d adds
7. 7 太 Preaching the Dao Above, Three Inches in My Palm Is the World 太上传道，掌心三寸是人间 Radish in the Twelfth Lunar Month腊月里的萝卜Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [A wuxia fantasy with vivid characters. The protagonist is almost invincible, but not brainless. A story-driven tale.] Leaning on the railing, he surveys the stormy world below. He will not stand idly by while humanity suffers. One day, a Daoist draws his sword, and the people face another century of calamity. … As humanity’s fortunes wane, immortals retreat from the world, while demons and monsters rise in their wake. Ordinary people are no more than blades of grass, and the powerful look on f 11.7kReads7.2Score80314d adds
8. 8 太 Heir of the Great Clarity 太清传人 Chen Rang of the Supreme Purity Tradition太清传陈让Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsOngoing No transmigration, no System, no spiritual roots, no wise old man at his side, and no decisive scheming that spans the ages. Just an ordinary scholar with a bit of a temper, who accidentally mistakes a soul collector for a ghost and takes one step onto the path to immortality. From berating the Dragon Lord to wielding his sword against Kunlun, he takes on “the renewal of humanity” in a struggle against “the eternal mandate of Heaven,” breaks the fixed order of immortals and gods, and reshapes th 3.6kReads7.5Score33514d adds
9. 9 清 Pure and Tranquil Immortal 清净仙 Little Silly Pig灬小呆猪Eastern Fantasy944k WordsCompleted [Cultivation + Invincible Protagonist + No Female Lead + No System + Slow-Burn + Traditional Xianxia] Lin Qingjing transmigrates into the body of a young Daoist who is on the verge of death. His master, the only person he has to rely on, dies without a body left behind while trying to save him. Fortunately, the Heavenly Dao takes pity on them and preserves a wisp of his master's soul, allowing him to become a ghost. After waking, Lin Qingjing uses the Nine Breaths technique he obtains from a mys 1.3kReads6.9Score10114d adds
10. 10 截 An Illusionary Sect Disciple's Immortal Cultivation Journal 截教弟子修仙记 Fantasy of the Void空之幻想Eastern Fantasy676k WordsOngoing During the Investiture of the Gods, the disciples of the Jie Sect formed the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation. Some escaped their tribulations, some were named on the list, some joined the West, some became mounts, and some entered the cycle of reincarnation. Cast into reincarnation and reborn hundreds of times, their true spirits grew dim. A glimmer of light flickered, and one was reborn in another world to cultivate immortality. 21Reads7.2Score—14d adds
11. 11 人 A Jug of Wine for the Spectator of the Mortal World 人间看客一壶酒 Wind Fire Wheel Wheel Wheel风火轮轮轮Eastern Fantasy257k WordsCompleted Chen Shuyi, a corporate drone, quit his job and returned to his hometown. While sorting through his grandfather’s belongings, he unexpectedly discovered the legendary Seventy-Two Earthly Arts. He thought it was just a book of feudal superstition, but it turned out to be genuine immortal arts from the legends. Then Chen Shuyi was taken to another world, where he became a stranger in a strange land and began wandering the jianghu... 77Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 12 开 From the Start, I Have the Three Pure Ones’ Blessing. This Daoist Will Surely Become Invincible 开局三清加持，道爷终将无敌 Miao Eats Fish媌吃鱼Eastern Fantasy150k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cultivation + Taoist protagonist + unorthodox methods + decisive and ruthless] The Dao declined three thousand years ago. I have come to usher in a new age. I start with a Three-Treasure Nuo Mask, which lets me transform into a swordsman, a scholar, or a Taoist priest. Three identities, three sets of buffs, and three cheat abilities. But what the heck? The swordsman is the Lord of the Heavens, the scholar is the Heavenly Worthy of Primordial Beginning, and the Taoist priest is 341Reads6.3Score—14d adds
13. 13 乌 A Tujia Daoist by the Wu River 乌江边的土家道士 Old Ghost of the Tujia土家老鬼Eastern Fantasy963k WordsCompleted A graduate of a top university, unable to pass the civil service exam after years of trying and considering his family circumstances, accepts his family’s legacy and becomes a home-based Taoist priest. This Tao is not that Tao: it’s nothing like the Taoist priests we normally imagine. There are no strict rules and taboos, nor any grand mission to save all humanity. Yet this Tao is also that Tao: he wears the same robes, communicates with the realms of yin and yang, and does what he can to help. 844Reads6.5Score10414d adds

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    Two classic texts of Taoism, one from a sect and one from the common people!

14. 14 道 Reverend, Stop Pretending. I Know You Can Use Immortal Arts 道长别装了，我知道你会仙术 Too Sleepy to Sleep困的睡不着Mystery11.7M WordsOngoing At Zhongnan Mountain, people knew only that it was home to the Quanzhen Sect. Few knew that at its foot stood a dilapidated Taoist temple. That day, the people of Gujing Temple burst onto the scene. From then on, their name would resound throughout the land! 185.7kReads9.2Score13.6k14d adds
15. 15 一 The Outcast: A Dao Seeker from the Lu Family 一人之下：吕家求道人 A Thousand Layers in Dreams梦里千重Anime Fanfiction894k WordsCompleted [No female lead + Exceptional talent + Faithful to the original Journey to the West + Seeking the Dao and cultivating] In his first life, Lu Qian was an ordinary man who led a peaceful, uneventful existence. An accident led him to be reborn into the Lu family. He could enter meditation simply by sitting still and attain qi in half a day: his talent was peerless. In this life, Lu Qian had the potential to achieve something extraordinary, and he was determined to make it real! First, he would cult 26.2kReads9.0Score2.4k14d adds

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    Two books [Note]

16. 16 老 The Legacy of the Old Celestial Master: Tell Me, Red-Clad Lady, Will You Still Marry Me? 老天师传承，就问红衣娘子还嫁否 Elegant Man Beneath the Moon月下雅人Mystery53k WordsOngoing Just as he was about to be forced into marriage by a ghost bride, he awakened a System that gave him a hundred years of the Celestial Master’s power from the start. So what is our red-clad bride supposed to do now? Read, follow, and leave a tip to find out. This is pure, unadulterated fun! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New book, hope you like it. The story begins with the protagonist receiving the legacy of an old celestial master and winning over a bride in red.

17. 17 洪 Honghuang: A Primordial Yin-Yang Flood Dragon, So There Is No More Golden Flood Dragon Scissors 洪荒：先天阴阳蛟，再无金蛟剪 Leaning on a Slanted Bridge in Spring Clothes春衫倚斜桥Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [No System] [Has a Heroine] [Slow-Burn] [Traditional Style] [Sound Logic] [No Conspiracy Theories] [Creative Liberties] I transmigrated into the Primordial World. The good news: I’m a primordial lifeform, and later generations will remember me as a legendary figure. The bad news: the source of that legendary reputation is the treasure made from my corpse, the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, not me while I’m alive, the Yin-Yang Flood Dragon born of primordial yin and yang energy. The convergence of 53.8kReads8.9Score5k14d adds

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    He transmigrated to a primordial world. The good news was that he was a primordial being, his name renowned in later legends; the bad news was that his illustrious reputation was bestowed upon the Golden Dragon Scissors, a treasure crafted from his corpse, not by the living Yin-Yang Dragon born of primordial Yin and Yang energies. To escape the calamity, he actively approached the Three Immortals of Sanxiao, later becoming a disciple of the Sage Tongtian. Gradually, he discovered that this primordial world was different from what he knew. And some things were already destined; being in it, one could not distinguish between reality and illusion. "You seek a sliver of life, and you yourself are that sliver of life."

18. 18 拜 I Became Shi Jian's Disciple: While Others Cultivate the Dao, I Cultivate Immortality 拜师石坚，别人修道我修仙 Don't Call Me Daoist Li别叫我李道长Eastern Fantasy363k WordsCompleted (Taoist cultivation + reborn transmigration + System + fantasy monsters and ghosts + no female lead + not a goody-goody) Li Shengyi is reborn and transmigrates to the Republican era. He becomes the direct disciple of Shi Jian, the Maoshan Sect’s senior disciple and the Lightning Dharma King. With magic in his left hand and the System at his fingertips, he cultivates immortality while others practice Taoism. He travels across famous mountains and rivers, upholds the justice he believes in, and fi 1.8kReads8.0Score10414d adds

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    Here it comes! The invincible Maoshan Thunder Magic of orthodox Taoism!

19. 19 真 The Dream of the True Page Tao: A World Made Real from Illusions 真页道之梦化虚界 Zhen Yezi真页子Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing The supernatural returns, alongside alchemical arts, thunder magic, talismans, the 749 Bureau, and battles between Chinese and foreign practitioners. This is a secret chronicle of cultivation, ghost slaying, demon-smiting, and god-killing. Mysteries are gradually awakening. Where do ghosts, monsters, spirits, and demons come from? Immortals have attained the Dao, but the gods are hard to summon. The world is mired in desire. How can anyone cross over to safety? With the power of the Dream Realm, 227Reads8.0Score10014d adds

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    I highly recommend the first book, the author's diary. Not only will you learn something authentic, but you'll also gain valuable insights. Follow the author @! The second book, *The Descendants of Folk Sprouts*, is very authentic and written by @.

20. 20 玄 The Xuanpin Teahouse 玄牝茶馆 May Wealth Pour In财源广进Mystery596k WordsCompleted [The author's profession is unusual; this book is best suited to readers in the field] (This is a mid-length novel, with an upper part, a lower part, and a prequel. I'm typing away as fast as I can!) Feng Cai is a hereditary ritual master in a folk religious sect. After receiving a favor from someone, he opens a teahouse in the capital. Though this quiet teahouse sits in a bustling part of the city, it takes on all sorts of baffling commissions... Young woman: “Hello, could you get me into a top 83Reads7.1Score—14d adds
21. 21 只 He Kills, Never Saves: This Taoist Is Wickedly Righteous! 只杀不渡，这个道士正到发邪！ Midsummer Is Coming仲夏将至Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Supernatural + Mazu + folk customs + deity processions + Guanjian Shou + yin-yang taboos] People in Fujian often say, “If the powers above won't agree, just ask Mazu.” Born with an extremely weighty fate, Lin Haien was conceived on Qingming and born on the Winter Solstice. He has a yin-yang constitution and a spirit-sensitive body. Lost souls and wandering ghosts torment him, all hoping to take over his body and replace him. To give him even the slimmest chance of survival, his midwife grandmot 116.6kReads9.2Score9.7k14d adds

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    Lushan Sect, Yin-Yang Eyes, Spiritual Being.

22. 22 得 Attain the Dao and Ascend to Immortality 得道升仙 A Little Bit.一点点.Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Enlightenment] [Supernatural abilities] [Imperial dynasty] At the end of his life, Liu Xiangdong digs a hole in the back hills, intending to bury himself. But instead, he arrives in an age of cultivation at its height. Aristocratic clans, the imperial court, the Hundred Schools of Thought, supreme religious sects. The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Transformations! The Thirty-Six Heavenly Snares! Amid a maze of tangled paths, in an age when human lives are as worthless as grass, he rises above it al 6.8kReads8.5Score47614d adds

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    These are all good.

23. 23 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. 14.5kReads8.5Score61214d adds
24. 24 一 One Man, One Mountain 一人一山 Weak Bottom受弱Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Ghosts and monsters run rampant in the mountains and forests, while demons outside the city claim lives. Bai Qingjun transmigrates by accident, with no money, no power, and no dreams. Since he has nothing better to do, why not become an immortal? 969Reads7.8Score—14d adds
25. 25 修 The Vast and Elusive Path of Daoism 修道渺渺 Counterclockwise Sunflower逆时针的太阳花Eastern Fantasy359k WordsCompleted The path of cultivation is about seizing the wonders of heaven and earth. It is like rowing upstream: stop moving forward, and you fall behind. Immortals are nothing more than mortals giving free rein to their desires. Did I transmigrate, or am I dreaming??? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 26 邪 A Cradle of Evil Spirits? This Is Clearly My Blessed Cave Abode 邪祟摇篮？分明是贫道的洞天福地 Tuning Kan, Combining Li调坎合离Urban233k WordsCompleted A Taoist transmigrates to a parallel universe. People here are familiar with the supernatural, and there are even specialized schools for it. But the path of cultivation here is downright bizarre. Why cultivate the Yin Spirit instead of the perfectly good Yang Spirit? Why become a spirit medium instead of a perfectly good Human Immortal? Why go to the Ghost Domain instead of following the perfectly good path of reincarnation? An excess of Yin over Yang? A land abandoned by the gods? A cradle of 26Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 27 只 I Only Wanted to Slack Off, but Somehow Started Building Reincarnation 只想摸鱼的我莫名开始建立轮回 Duan Yang Hermit端阳居士Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted One heroine + traditional cultivation What is the meaning of life? Chai Yuan didn’t want to know. But after somehow playing with his phone for a while and ending up in this world, he finally felt its greatest malice at the age of fourteen. After losing his family for no apparent reason in the aftermath of a battle between cultivators, the boy had no choice but to set out on an unknown path, a decision he made with grim resolve. Along the way, he unexpectedly discovered that his talent for unders 2.5kReads9.0Score19414d adds
28. 28 紫 Purple Sun 紫阳 Feng Yu Jiuqiu风御九秋Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing When the Hu invaded, he lost his family, his home, and his newlywed wife, who was taken from him. He searched for her across a thousand miles but failed to find her. Through a twist of fate, he embarked on the path of Shangqing cultivation. A pedantic scholar gained immortal arts, mastered the immortal way, saved the people, and brought order to the world. 8kReads9.2Score89914d adds
29. 29 一 The Struggles of a Taoist Priest 一个道士的奋斗 Heartless Courier无情无义送快递Urban504k WordsCompleted [Rookie climbs the ranks + No System + Not a power fantasy + Slow burn] Fan Shengman graduated from Longhu Mountain Taoist Academy with a four-year bachelor's degree. Legend has it that once a Taoist priest receives a celestial register, his name is entered into Heaven's official records and he is appointed an immortal official. By upholding justice, slaying demons, and building merit in the mortal world, he can keep rising through the ranks, eventually earning a place among the immortals. As a 1.8kReads8.9Score13414d adds
30. 30 都 The Yin-Yang Master of the City 都市阴阳天师 The Big Cabbage in the Snow雪地里的大白菜Mystery3.4M WordsOngoing Traditional supernatural horror. The protagonist starts out as a Celestial Master, turns into a purple-eyed zombie midway through, and transforms whenever he can’t win. If that bothers you, please give this a pass. Zhou Yuanqing studied under a purple-robed Celestial Master and chose to join Bureau 749, handling supernatural cases across the country: evil spirits, zombies, mountain demons, Japan’s Kiku School, Nanyang curse practitioners… In places ordinary people cannot see, battles of magic ha 30.9kReads8.1Score2.4k14d adds

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    Traditional supernatural story. The protagonist is a Yin-Yang Master who later becomes a purple-eyed zombie. Please do not inquire if you mind this. Zhou Yuanqing, an apprentice of the Purple-Robed Master, joins Bureau 749 to handle supernatural cases nationwide: evil spirits, zombies, mountain spirits, the Nine Chrysanthemums sect from Japan, and sorcerers from Nanyang… The battle of magic never ceases in places unseen by ordinary people. Zombies are classified into red-eyed, green-eyed, yellow-eyed, blue-eyed, and finally, black-and-white zombies. Currently, it's not long, around 300,000 words, so it's worth keeping reading.

31. 31 道 A Taoist Priest Enters the World 道士入世记 Yan Xinyu严鑫宇Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Professional Taoist + slow burn + folk customs + the supernatural + mild horror + realism + gradual development + no wish fulfillment] (The central theme of this second novel: people and their relationships.) The Taoist's Journey into the Mortal World is a continuation of The Little Taoist of Qingshan. New readers can enjoy it on its own, while returning readers will find it an even richer experience. Do you want to learn about folk spiritual mediums? Curious about spirit mediums? Want to know 470Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    This story tells of a Taoist who enters the secular world for spiritual cultivation. While experiencing various paranormal events, he discovers that the complexities of human relationships are a hundred times greater than his spiritual practice. The story involves feng shui, folk customs, scientific explanations, Qimen Dunjia (a form of divination), and various principles of the I Ching. It also uses metaphysical and scientific methods to explain some seemingly unscientific and bizarre events.

32. 32 青 The Little Taoist of Green Mountain 青山小道士 Yan Xinyu严鑫宇Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Taoist priest + supernatural mysteries + technically detailed + magic arts + urban + no power fantasy + slow growth + no heroine] (The central idea of the first book: Heaven and humanity) This novel is told in the first person and explores knowledge and experiences from many perspectives, including Taoist culture, astronomy, feng shui, Qimen Dunjia, physiognomy, palmistry, humanities, society, and science. Everything unknown in the world is like a vast darkness. Science is like a flashlight ill 4.2kReads9.2Score70614d adds
33. 33 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 748Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Serious Taoist novels

34. 34 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
35. 35 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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    Fellow Daoists, fellow Daoists, immortals, please wait! All methods share the same origin, and all paths lead to the same destination! This is a book that resolves all of life's perplexities, a book that enhances cognition and wisdom, a book that clarifies the truth of history, a book that reveals the core secrets of the universe! A book that guides all beings throughout the universe in the simplest, most direct, and fastest way to cultivate! Life is an exam!!! It determines a person's final destiny! Our ancestors said that the final verdict is given at the coffin's opening; living is hope, and no one wants to die and have their Dao extinguished! Heaven helps those who help themselves. Heaven will surely favor those with talent, thus nurturing those who are planted and overthrowing those who are fallen! If a person doesn't act for themselves, they will be punished by heaven and earth! But the world belongs to all, and acting entirely for oneself is not in accordance with the laws of heaven! Unity, mutual assistance, cooperation, and win-win outcomes—putting others before oneself—see my recommendation for details. If heaven hadn't bestowed this book, humanity would have remained in eternal darkness!!!

36. 36 从 From Minor Unorthodox Cultivator to Primordial Spirit Dao Lord 从旁门小修到元神道君 Miao Eats Fish媌吃鱼Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Overpowered protagonist + ordinary mortal's journey + ruthless style + Immortal Gourd style + Deep Blue stat boosts + decisive and merciless + cautious cultivation + unorthodox methods + steady and prudent + cultivation + Daoist priest + Strange Tales + longevity + Primordial Spirit] In an immortal world, what could be better than being a young Daoist who admires beautiful women, loves flying swords, raises venomous insects, draws talismans, refines pills, and enjoys a long, carefree life? Unfo 15.5kReads8.3Score1.1k14d adds

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    Three Capitals, Five Masters, and Eighteen Heads: The Taoist Temple System

37. 37 人 Practicing Heretical Arts on the Unorthodox Path, I Refine Longevity with the Dao Fruit 人在旁门修邪术，我以道果炼长生 Miao Eats Fish媌吃鱼Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing [Classic Xianxia + Xian Hu Style + Unorthodox Cultivation + Taoist Style + Strange Tales Style + Primordial Spirit Cultivation + Ruthless and Decisive + Steady Cultivation] Thanks for asking. I’m in the unorthodox cultivation world, and spiritual energy is running dry. Taoists herd the masses, devour souls to refine qi, and great cultivators treat their disciples like sheep. The land is steeped in blood and filth. Young Jing Yuan is an aspiring cultivator who dreams of flying swords, spirit p 35.5kReads7.7Score3.7k14d adds
38. 38 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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    As a student at a Taoist academy, this is the most rigorous Taoist cultivation novel I've ever read. Unlike other novels that distort the meaning of Taoist cultivation, the author truly grasps the core tenets of Taoism and Daoism: benefiting the world and its people. It doesn't confuse cultivating immortality with Taoist cultivation, and all the characters are based on real historical figures. Furthermore, there's none of the endless fighting and killing found in other novels. Taoist cultivation is about struggling with oneself, with the limits of humanity, and with injustice, not about daily killing among fellow practitioners. It completely deviates from the rich humanistic core of Chinese Taoist philosophy and Daoist beliefs.

39. 39 玄 The Mystic Sect 玄门 Fool愚人Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Behind Daoism lies a history stretching back a thousand years. And how many unfathomable secrets lie behind Daoist arts and metaphysics? There are ancient legends of immortals who never age, Miaojiang sorcery, vengeful spirits and fierce ghosts, even ancient supernatural arts and the cycle of reincarnation in the Yellow Springs. If I told you that ghosts really exist in this world, would you believe me? The Mystic Gate will lift the veil on these mysteries. 53Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Xuanmen Taoism is invincible from the start.

40. 40 民 Folk Taoist Talismans 民间法箓 Pastor Ye牧师爷Mystery637k WordsCompleted China is vast, ancient, and rich in natural resources. As Taoism spread and mingled with the customs and cultures of different regions, it gave rise to many unique schools, collectively known as Fajiao, or folk ritual traditions. My name is Xu Jingwu, and I come from a family of occult practitioners. I had already decided to retire from the trade, but then I went to inspect someone’s home for feng shui… 194Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 道 The Patriarch of Taoism 道家祖师 Bird of the North北国之鸟Mystery3.2M WordsOngoing As the old saying goes, one person shouldn’t enter a temple, and two people shouldn’t peer into a well. One rainy night, I went into a ruined temple all by myself. —Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 42 茅 Thirty Years on Maoshan 茅山三十年 September Stone九月石Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing ♥ Don’t let the rating fool you, my book is top-notch! A feel-good story about a Taoist priest who descends the mountain to catch ghosts and drive out evil. No romance, no saintly do-gooder. Traveling far and wide to vanquish demons and uphold the Dao. No padding, no rambling, no romance. 9.3kReads8.8Score75714d adds
43. 43 我 I'm a Taoist Priest. What's Wrong with Knowing a Few Spells? 我一个道士，会点法术怎么了 Hero Wu吴大侠Urban2.8M WordsOngoing Anti-cultural export + cultivation + livestreaming + Daoist priest + System + spreading the Dao in America + no couples + no female lead + no spiritual qi revival + scheming protagonist Also known as: Spreading the Dao in America, Shocking the Eagles Every Day Chen Xian, Daoist name Xuanyun, is known in the martial world as the well-mannered young Daoist, the Cultivator's Version of Homelander, and the Enlightened Master Who Follows His Every Whim. His motto: “This Daoist does whatever he wants! 59.9kReads9.0Score4.9k14d adds
44. 44 天 The Celestial Master Is Here: Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World 天师在此，奇门风水震天下 Big Eggplant大茄子Mystery6.3M WordsCompleted [Several short dramas have been adapted from this novel: Feng Shui Heavenly Master, The Grand Master of Qimen Feng Shui, The Heavenly Master Is Here, Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World, Notes of a Folk Feng Shui Master, and others] Everything in this book is fictional. Just enjoy the story, don’t take it seriously, and don’t get too caught up in it... 249.1kReads9.1Score60.5k14d adds
45. 45 让 I Asked You to Pose as a Taoist Priest, So Why Are You Wearing a Celestial Master's Robe? 让你假扮道士，你怎么披上天师服 Fish Above the Clouds云上鱼Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Hardcore] [Popular Science] [Urban] After transmigrating to a parallel world, Ye Guan cosplayed a mad Daoist priest at an anime convention. His costume was so convincing that people mistook him for a real Daoist and invited him to their company to perform a ritual. Just then, he awakened the True or Fake Celestial Master System. The company wanted a lucky start to business? He invited the Three Gods of Wealth right through the door. But when a video of the ritual was posted online, netizens lau 31.8kReads8.2Score2.9k14d adds

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    ① The protagonist arrives in a different world—the Realm of Blazing Fire—a place teeming with fierce and powerful immortals and gods, foreshadowing intense conflicts and struggles. In the Realm of Blazing Fire, there is a clash of the Great Dao and a collision of civilizations. The protagonist may grow stronger in this process, establishing themselves and developing their own power in this new world through their wisdom and strength. The protagonist may establish a Daoist sect in this world. This means that the protagonist may spread a Daoist philosophy, cultivation methods, or organizational form, interacting with local forces and immortals and gods, potentially triggering new conflicts or collaborations.

46. 46 一 One Branch to Slay All Demons and Monsters 一根树枝，斩天下妖魔 Reading and Practicing Martial Arts in the Morning晨间看书习武Urban136k WordsOngoing I was born suppressed by the laws of Heaven and Earth, leaving me half-deaf and sickly, the village deadweight. The day I was born, the midwife's hand split open out of nowhere with a clean cut. The clothes and blankets I wore were always sliced apart by invisible blades. The intent of the sword had been buried in my bones since birth. When I was seven, I stood up for someone and got beaten. I thought I was going to die, but an old man with a white beard saved me. And so, the sword was drawn. 767Reads—Score56914d adds

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    A high-quality urban fantasy novel where the protagonist joins a special organization to solve mysterious and bizarre cases, battling superheroes from around the world. The cultivation, crime-solving, and character growth are captivating! Unlike typical formulaic novels, this one is truly excellent, with a fresh and original plot. [Sending hearts][Stunned][Laughing and crying][Licking screen][Fear][Shocked]

47. 47 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

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    Confucianism: 1. Filial Piety: Filial piety is the foremost of all virtues. 2. Brotherly Love: Brotherly and sisterly love. 3. Loyalty: Loyalty to the ruler and country, respect for one's job and profession. 4. Trustworthiness: A person cannot stand without trustworthiness; it is a matter of diminishing rather than increasing. 5. Propriety: Respect for teachers in conduct. 6. Righteousness: Upholding justice and chastity. 7. Integrity: Being spotless and upright. 8. Shame: Clear distinction between right and wrong; the bottom line of being a person. Taoism: 1. Tao: Following nature, adhering to the fundamental laws of the universe, governing by non-action, and not imposing interference. 2. Virtue: Maintaining a simple and pure nature, possessing high moral character, benefiting others without contention. 3. Purity: Inner purity, undisturbed by worldly complexities and desires. 4. Tranquility: Maintaining quiet and peace, observing all things in tranquility, and cultivating body and mind. 5. Emptiness: Emptying oneself, not bound by prejudice and fixed ideas, embracing the world with an open and inclusive heart. 6. **Nothingness:** Comprehending the state of "nothingness," letting go of attachment to tangible things and fame, returning to one's true nature. 7. **Gentleness:** Approaching the world with gentleness and humility, like water, seemingly weak yet containing immense power. 8. **Harmony:** Pursuing harmony, coexisting harmoniously with nature and others, avoiding conflict and strife. Buddhist Philosophy: 1. **Compassion:** Having compassion, feeling empathy for the suffering of all beings, offering care and help. 2. **Sorrow:** Having pity on the suffering of all beings, vowing to help them escape the sea of ​​suffering. 3. **Joy:** Rejoicing in the happiness and joy of all beings, without harboring jealousy or hatred. 4. **Equanimity:** Abandoning greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt, letting go of the pursuit of worldly desires and attachments. 5. **Precepts:** Observing precepts, regulating one's behavior, refraining from harming beings or violating morality. 6. **Concentration:** Cultivating meditation, focusing the mind, not being disturbed by external influences, thereby gaining wisdom and concentration. 7. **Insight:** Opening wisdom, discerning the essence of things, and freeing oneself from afflictions and confusion. 8. Emptiness: Understanding the true meaning of "emptiness," realizing that all things in the world are illusory, and not clinging to appearances. Externally, not clinging to form; internally, not clinging to emptiness. One should dwell nowhere, yet give rise to the mind. The past mind is unattainable, the present mind is unattainable, the future mind is unattainable. Wang Yangming's Philosophy of Mind: 1. Mind: The mind is principle; the mind is the essence of all things in the universe, and all moral norms and truths originate from within. 2. Conscience: Innate moral judgment and intuitive ability, capable of distinguishing right from wrong, good from evil, is the fundamental principle of being human. 3. Extending Conscience: Through continuous self-reflection and practice, removing the obscuration of selfish desires, extending inner conscience to all things. 4. Unity of Knowledge and Action: Knowledge and action are one; having correct understanding requires action, deepening understanding through action, and avoiding empty talk. 5. Sincerity: Making one's intentions sincere, not deceiving oneself, and maintaining a pure and untainted heart. 6. Loving the People: Caring for the people, actively participating in society, and benefiting the people through practical actions. 7. **Investigation of Things:** Exploring the principles of nature through concrete things, perfecting oneself through understanding and practice. 8. **Aspiration:** Establishing lofty aspirations, clarifying life goals, and striving tirelessly to achieve ideals. Zhang Defen's "Meeting the Unknown Self": **Tranquility:** Inner peace leads to far-reaching goals, discarding restlessness and distractions. **Reflection:** Regular self-reflection, understanding one's inner thoughts. **Enlightenment:** Comprehending the true meaning of life, penetrating the wisdom of existence. **Relinquishment:** Letting go of unnecessary burdens, freeing the mind from shackles. **Love:** Embracing compassion and kindness, warming all things in the world. **Harmony:** Harmonizing body and mind, accepting the complete self. **Awareness:** Awakening inner awareness, discerning the truth of life. The unique path to "Meeting the Self Who Makes Dreams Come True": **Dream:** Cherishing beautiful dreams, illuminating the way forward. **Aspiration:** Establishing firm aspirations, anchoring the goal of struggle. **Diligence:** Diligent effort, accumulating the capital for success. **Creativity:** Daring to explore and innovate, breaking through mental limitations. **Persistence:** Persevering, undaunted by difficulties and obstacles. **Goodness:** Skillfully seizing opportunities, keenly observing timing. **Harmony:** Rationally planning actions, orderly advancing dreams. The unique path to "Living a Brand New Self": Courage: Bravely challenge yourself and break through comfort zones. Change: Actively embrace change and welcome new possibilities. Learning: Continuously learn and grow to improve your own qualities. Decisiveness: Decisively let go of the past and say goodbye to outdated patterns. Joy: Maintain an optimistic attitude and face life's ups and downs with a smile. Health: Pay attention to physical and mental health and solidify the foundation of life. Truthfulness: Uphold your true self and show your unique style. The only way is to start with change. "A Guide to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Human World" The path to immortality is often closely linked to the purification of the mind, the cultivation of morality, and the harmony with nature. From these perspectives, we have created "A Guide to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Human World" for you: 1. Tranquility: Cultivate yourself with tranquility, stay away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and purify your heart. 2. Kindness: Take kindness as the foundation, have a compassionate and loving heart, and make many good connections. 3. Enlightenment: Understand the principles of heaven, see through all things in the world, and understand your true nature. 4. Humility: Be humble in dealing with the world, neither arrogant nor impatient nor discouraged, and have an open mind. 5. Harmony: Live in harmony with all things, be one with all things, and follow nature. 6. Forbearance: Be patient and restrained, tolerate what is intolerable, and cultivate a broad mind. 7. Letting go: Being willing to relinquish fame and fortune, freeing oneself from shackles. 8. Diligence: Diligently cultivating oneself, refining one's skills, without slackening or becoming complacent. 9. The only way to put it into practice is from this very moment. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

48. 48 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 503Reads8.7Score10014d adds
49. 49 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—Score10214d adds
50. 50 我 I Found a Daoist Sect in Another World 我在异世立道门 A Black Lotus一朵黑莲Eastern Fantasy433k WordsCompleted The gods and immortals are as fierce as wolves and tigers, and a storm is about to descend on the Lihuo Realm. This is a contest for the Great Dao, a clash of civilizations. Bearing the Sages' hopes and the Daoist sect's legacy, Li Xuantong descends upon this realm. He joins forces with Bodhidharma in perfect understanding to divide up the gods' territory. The Three Pure Ones are one, and Buddhism and Daoism share the same origin. When all the Sages unite, who could possibly rival them? While di 1.3kReads8.0Score10214d adds

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