Looking for Immortal, Ethereal Vibes, Like The Fate of the Chessboard and A Long Life of Immortal Wandering 仙气的那种，如烂柯棋缘，长生仙游这种滴

1. 1 大 The Great Dao Dies, but I Live On; Even as Spiritual Energy Dries Up, I Remain Evergreen 大道死而我不死，灵气枯竭我长青 Principal Typhoon台风校长Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted [Immortality + no System + not a power fantasy + fictional setting + slow-paced] [The story mainly follows the protagonist as he travels and witnesses the changes after spiritual energy dries up.] Have you seen an age of prosperity, when spiritual energy was abundant, countless races rose to prominence, and geniuses shone like stars in the sky? But have you ever lived through an era when spiritual energy ran dry, all magic withered, and the Great Dao died? Have you seen a vast immortal dynasty g 41kReads8.9Score3.6k14d adds

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   First, let's talk about the first book. For me, this is simply a masterpiece. The protagonist is ethereal and otherworldly, born in an era of declining cultivation. Later, spiritual energy dwindles, but the protagonist achieves immortality due to his special constitution, and his spiritual energy remains abundant. If you want to read it, I recommend searching for "" on Bilibili. He's written 263 chapters so far, which is excellent. Next, let's discuss the second book. The protagonist is a perfectly normal person in private, but once outsiders are around, his otherworldly aura is off the charts. So far, I haven't found anything out of place. The writing is good, especially the first chapter, "Meeting the Dragon on Cloud Peak." However, the protagonist uses items from Minecraft to disguise himself as an immortal, which some people might find objectionable, but it's definitely worth the experience!

2. 2 我 I'm an MC Immortal, Becoming the Dao Ancestor in a Low-Martial World 我MC仙人，在低武世界成为道祖 Meow Meow Neil喵喵尼尔Eastern Fantasy422k WordsOngoing [Playing the part of a True Immortal + Minecraft + lighthearted] After transmigrating to an ancient parallel world, Jiang Sheng gains the abilities of Steve, the protagonist of Minecraft. As long as Jiang Sheng creates tales of the strange and supernatural and reshapes the world, he can earn rewards. [Tale of the Strange: Mountain-Shattering] “He just waved his right hand and hollowed out a mountain? That’s right, this is the art of the immortals: Mountain-Shattering and Earth-Splitting, one of 5.1kReads8.4Score40314d adds
3. 3 红 Proving the Dao in the Mortal World, I Am a True Immortal Among Men 红尘证道，我为在世真仙 Time to Sleep睡觉了吧Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + xianxia + lighthearted + invincible hero + showing off] A song of the mortal world, a tale of immortal dreams. Su Mu was a transmigrator. To perfect the cultivation system he had created, he ventured into the mortal world to hone himself. He traveled north and south, seeing humans, immortals, gods, demons, monsters, and strange creatures. With a broken sword, a bamboo hat, a handful of coins, and an old mountain goat, he slew demons in a lake and discussed the Dao in the fa 18.6kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds

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   This one is good!

4. 4 书 A Long-Lived One Resides in the Book Mountain! 书山有位长生者！ Watching the Sky from a Well卧井观天Eastern Fantasy384k WordsCompleted [Longevity] [Xianxia] [Invincible at every realm] [Carefree] [Plot-driven] [A touch of ensemble cast] [Slow burn?] Who in all the land hasn't heard that there is a true immortal on Book Mountain? For as long as anyone can remember, word has spread throughout the world that Book Mountain is home to an immortal. At first, most people didn't believe it. Perhaps the common folk took it as truth for lack of better judgment, but the reclusive cultivators who spent their lives in the mountains mostly d 261Reads6.0Score—14d adds
5. 5 我 I Attained Immortality by Copying Scriptures, Every Word and Phrase a Divine Ability 我以抄经得长生，一字一句皆神通 Green Rice Balls Lock the Misty Clouds青团锁烟云Eastern Fantasy822k WordsCompleted [Copy the Supreme Lord Lao's Health-Preserving Art once, Qi and Blood +1] At the time, Chen An held a low rank and little influence, serving merely as a proofreader at the Eastern Observatory. He spent every day copying scriptures, convinced that he would live out an unremarkable life that way. Unexpectedly, one day he awakened a divine talent. By copying or tracing documents and paintings, he could receive rewards. From basic attributes at first, to peerless martial arts that reigned supreme in 11.1kReads7.6Score97314d adds
6. 6 永 I, Immortal, Shine with Radiance 永生的我昱耀生光 Lin Yuan, Who Likes Little Mouth Fish喜欢小嘴鱼的林渊Historical141k WordsOngoing [Immortality] + [Only I Have the Dao] + [No System] + [No Female Lead] + [Cultivation] A lighthearted immortality story with no angst A cicada sheds its skin once a year; a person sheds theirs once a century. Immortals are deathless and eternal, blending with life and death. Sun Weirui reincarnates once every hundred years, from youth to old age and back again. Alone, she witnesses every era and shapes it too, from ordinary to great, then from great back to ordinary. She records the era, its fle 143Reads—Score10014d adds

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   The first seven chapters were written by the author a year ago, but the later chapters are better; it's a case of starting slowly and then improving.

7. 7 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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   Kids, I'm sorry, I forgot I had this book. It's absolutely amazing! At least the chapters are long-lasting, and the content perfectly captures the loneliness yet yearning for the mortal world deep within the heart of an immortal. It's wonderful!

8. 8 谁 Who Said You Could Really Cultivate Immortality? 谁让你真修仙了？ Qi Qi Ai柒柒唉Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted] [Invincible protagonist] [Comedy] Qin Luo transmigrates to a cultivation world overrun by monsters and demons. To protect himself, he goes to the Longhu Temple to study under a master, only to discover that his teacher is a fake Taoist who makes a living by swindling people. In the first year, his master tells Qin Luo to meditate and cultivate. He gazes within himself and integrates the foundation of the Great Dao. In the second year, his master tells Qin Luo to scrimp and save. H 29.5kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds

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   These two books won't disappoint you!

9. 9 修 Cultivation: Why Does Everyone Come to Me to Be Enlightened Into Immortality? 修仙：怎么都来求我点化成仙 Deer in the Deep Forest林深麋鹿Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted [Classic Xianxia] [No System] [Lan Ke Style] He Xiuyuan arrives in a world of immortal cultivation by accident. Here, however, immortals are rarely seen, while cultivators come and go like the wind, elusive and ethereal. He Xiuyuan spends his days pursuing traces of the immortals and seeking the Dao. Along the way, he encounters all manner of demons, spirits, and ghosts, all hoping he will offer them a bit of guidance. Time passes. When He Xiuyuan finally looks back, he discovers that he is the 17.6kReads7.9Score3.5k14d adds
10. 10 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

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    This one will do.

11. 11 栖EN The Immortal Who Dwells Amid Rosy Clouds 栖霞仙 I Hope for Happiness我期望快乐Eastern Fantasy764k WordsOngoing A cultivation system built around Violet-Gold Daoist ranks, immortal foundations, divine abilities, and Daoist ranks, set in a classic xianxia world. Su Yao descends into the world bearing a treasure, hoping to cultivate into an immortal beneath the rosy clouds. Since the Three Pure Ones established the immortal path, the Dao has been in decline. First came an emperor who ruled supreme, united the Six Directions, and made all under heaven bow before him, with none daring to disobey. The emperor 7.3kReads6.2Score69814d adds

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    This incorporates elements from the Investiture of the Gods and the Xuanjian Fruit Position cultivation system.

12. 12 执 Wielding My Sword to Slay Demons and Protect the World 执剑斩魔护苍生 Rock Candy Hammer冰糖锤子Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing No System, invincible protagonist, traveling through the mortal world. A cultivation manual, a Green Snake Sword. In his previous life, he died peacefully at the age of ninety. In this life, he sets foot on the path of cultivation. A nine-tailed fox at his side, divine beasts following him, fiends bowing their heads. The City God bows and asks, “May I ask where you come from, Immortal?” He replies, “My name is Chong Yue. I’m just a mortal!” 1.7kReads8.1Score13514d adds

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    This perfectly fits the "Rotten Chessboard" style of Xianxia novels.

13. 13 长 Longevity: One Life from the Start, and All My Cultivation Depends on Laying Low 长生：开局一条命，修为全靠苟 Zhi Xiaoyuan致校原Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Long-life cultivation, lighthearted and humorous] Everyone says that only by embarking on the path of cultivation can one ascend to the Dao and prove one's immortality. Yet in this vast world, not a single cultivator has ever been known to achieve eternal life. But Jiang Mu reached the end of the cultivation path on the very day he transmigrated: eternal life and immortality. Though born with terrible spiritual aptitude and unable to cultivate, his cultivation level increases with the passage o 13.6kReads8.5Score1.1k14d adds

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    I highly recommend "From the Ancient Era to the End of Dharma, I, the Immortal, Walk Alone Through the Ages": The joy and domineering spirit of the immortality cultivation genre in "From the Ancient Era to the End of Dharma, I, the Immortal, Walk Alone Through the Ages" is absolutely amazing! The protagonist, Jiang Mu, transmigrates to the pinnacle of cultivation—immortality—but is born "immune to cultivation," yet his cultivation level automatically increases over time. In the early stages, he's a "survivalist," tactically retreating at the first sign of conflict, using the excuse that "cultivators only seek immortality, not fratricide." Later, his strength skyrockets, and when he sees cultivators struggling in team battles, he directly confronts them, saying, "Ten against one and still getting killed? Do they even know how to cultivate?" A combination of immortality and lighthearted humor, he lives from the ancient era to the end of Dharma, witnessing the changes in the cultivation world. Laughter and domineering spirit fly together—a must-read for cultivation novel lovers!

14. 14 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 5.4kReads8.9Score75414d adds

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    Staying up all night to finish watching it was definitely worth it; it was a very satisfying investment.

15. 15 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
16. 16 吾 I, the Great Emperor's Posthumous Son, Have Double Pupils and Supreme Bones from the Start 吾，大帝遗腹子，开局重瞳至尊骨 MUJIMEastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Villain + ruthless and decisive + no playing the pig to eat the tiger + invincible backing + heaven-defying talent] He transmigrates into the world of a novel. Su Chen discovers that he’s become the story’s villainous big boss. The ridiculous part is that the novel has thirty-two protagonists. And every one of them is a cheat with a System. Fortunately, at the crucial moment, he awakens the Heaven’s Chosen Villain System. [Congratulations, Host, sign-in successful. You obtained Supreme Bone.] [ 15.3kReads7.9Score1.5k14d adds
17. 17 我 I’m the Favored Son of Heaven in the Cultivation World 我在修真界做天之骄子 Kuntukutakatika昆图库塔卡提Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted No heroine + no romance + a goofy comedy (P.S. This is a silly, funny slice-of-life story, so don't take it seriously!) A story for female readers. If you're feeling down, come take a look! My dear readers, the world may be full of disappointments, but please believe that hidden in all the cracks and bumps are the little sweets fate has secretly tucked away. If you're unhappy, imagine you're the protagonist and grow alongside them! The author will write you a joyful, carefree world. What does it 34kReads8.9Score3.6k14d adds
18. 18 长 Longevity: A Well-Connected Immortal Court Official Slacks Off in the Mortal Realm 长生：仙庭关系户下界摸鱼 Core of Chaos混沌核心Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing [Immortal cultivation + no System + not a power fantasy + slow-paced + no female lead + pseudo-ensemble cast. Read with care if this isn’t your thing.] The mighty will of Heaven shines like a mirror, illuminating the causes and effects binding immortals and mortals alike. The countless living beings are like grains of sand, ground into the ashes of tribulation beneath mountains and rivers. A mysterious mirror hangs among the highest heavens, reflecting the lives of all beings in the Three Realm 215.4kReads9.0Score15.3k14d adds
19. 19 化 Turning into a Butterfly, Transcending the Great Dao 化蝶，超脱大道之外 Worry-Free Butterfly无忧无虑的蝶Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Of the three thousand paths, mastering any one lets you become one with the Dao and live forever. All things come from nothing, and return to nothing. The Dao, too, will one day be destroyed. But I eventually transformed into a butterfly and transcended the Dao. (No System) 3.5kReads7.9Score26614d adds

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    Zhuangzi dreamt he was a butterfly, and the butterfly dreamt he was Zhuangzi; they drifted about as if detached from the world and living independently.

20. 20 仙 It's Hard to Be an Immortal 仙人难当 Two Yuan for a Jin of Watermelon西瓜一斤两块Eastern Fantasy755k WordsOngoing [No System + Invincible + Travel + Awakening in Chapter Seven + Slow-Paced Daily Life + Wandering Immortal in the Mortal World] This is a story about fate, and nothing more than a story about fate. Yang Ye is merely the junior disciple on Wushan Mountain, a carefree Daoist living in the hills. By a twist of fate, he descends from the mountain and enters the world, only to watch helplessly as he loses the place he came from. So he decides to take a journey. Princes and ministers pass by like a sh 3.9kReads8.8Score35514d adds

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    Super feeling

21. 21 丹 No Painting Can Capture the Snow over the Jianghu 丹青不画江湖雪 I'm Just Here to Slacken Off我是来摸鱼的Eastern Fantasy286k WordsOngoing [A slow-burn tale of enlightenment + no System + teaching without distinction + the martial world and the imperial court + laid-back cultivation] Lu Wugui transmigrates to another world, only to open his eyes as a blind beggar begging on the street! Starving and desperate, he discovers that although his vision is blurry, the moment he picks up a brush and writes, everything before him becomes crystal clear! Even more strangely, every character he writes is imbued with righteousness, able to sup 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Perhaps I could give this new book a try.

22. 22 修 Why Cultivate Immortality When You Can Just Raise Vines? 修什么仙，养藤就好了 Silver Saddle, Star Candle银鞍星烛Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Half farming novel] [Enlightenment-focused cultivation] [Not pure power fantasy, slow-paced] He keeps a low profile and lies low in the early stages. There aren’t many satisfying power-fantasy moments, as the focus is on building a foundation. This isn’t entirely a farming novel, but a story about an ordinary person with no say in his own fate. The family is wiped out later on, so there’s no need to mourn them. The Jiuyi Realm is a land of mountains. The mountains are full of demons. Humans an 2.3kReads8.6Score28414d adds
23. 23 开 From the Start, I Was an Invincible Great Emperor, Ruling the Ages Alone! 开局大帝境无敌，一人独断万古！ Fei Huang飞煌Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing Mu Chen emerged from Earth, passed through Yinghuo, entered Beidou, reached Ziwei, and battled the Eternal Realm. After tens of thousands of years, he finally perfected the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body. Invincible and peerless for a million years, his physical body ultimately could not withstand the ravages of time. In the shattered Immortal Realm, across the boundless Sea of Boundaries, one ancient supreme being after another, beings once driven away like dogs, awoke and watched him covetously! 1.5kReads6.4Score13814d adds
24. 24 魔 The Demon Returns 魔归 Li Han厉寒Eastern Fantasy546k WordsOngoing Mortal + No System + No Golden Finger + No Female Lead (but there are women) + Corpse Refining + Ghost Commanding + Demonic Cultivation … How does human nature change, and how is it preserved, in a cruel environment? Does the distinction between good and evil lie in power itself, or in the purpose of those who wield it? The conflict between survival and morality, and the choices it demands; the journey of revenge and the struggle to move beyond hatred. … All to recreate the cultivation world i 106Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Annual Hit" Fellow Daoists, come quick! Get ready! [Already hooked][Added to bookshelf][A masterpiece by Que Shi] (High IQ + Amazing plot twists + Decisiveness + Charisma) A stunningly beautiful story with the writing style of "Zhu Xian" and the plot of "Fan Ren," a grand concept, an unparalleled plot, the unity of opposites between Yin and Yang, extremely three-dimensional and full character development, each character with a thousand faces, the conflict between emotion and reason, possessing a strong philosophical dialectic, no right or wrong, an unimaginable plot, full of surprises yet logically sound, worth reading carefully! He arrived riding on auspicious clouds of seven colors. I guessed the beginning, but not the ending. The process was even more wonderful and perfect!

25. 25 修 Cultivation: Gathering in the Mountains and Seas to Ascend Together 修仙：我在山海聚众飞升 Xiao Gao Doesn't Want to Mix Concrete小高不想打灰Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing [Classic Xianxia + No System + Spiritual Qi Revival + Farming and Management + Pseudo-Ensemble Cast + Sect Leader Story + No Female Lead + Not Mindless Power Fantasy, Long and Slow-Burn, Starts Weak and Gets Better] In the Age of Declining Dharma, the young Tai Shang fell into a river and discovered a Supreme Dao Palace, inheriting the methods of the Dao Venerable from that moment on. Starting from scratch, he founded the Taiqing Immortal Palace, welcoming disciples from all walks of life and t 26.2kReads8.5Score2.8k14d adds

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    Classical fantasy, traditional story, no system, no female lead, sect leader management style, worth checking out [thinking].

26. 26 你 Hey, You! Do You Really Have to Be This Low-Key?! 你小子！用不用这么低调！！ Half a Cup of Lingering Sorrow半盏残忧Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing The immortal, undying ancient dragon left behind only a rotting corpse. The phoenix, unafraid of death, was reduced to a single broken root feather. The auspicious qilin, surrounded by good fortune, could not foresee its own death. The Black Tortoise, master of countless laws, had its shell forcibly stripped away. The cemetery of the gods still stands, watching the ruins endure for millennia, while grass and trees flourish and fade through the seasons. Who dares claim to be immortal… The years t 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds

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    The ancient dragon, with its ethereal and immortal writing style, left only a decaying corpse; the phoenix, fearless of death, was reduced to tattered feathers; the auspicious unicorn, surrounded by good fortune, could not foresee its demise; the Xuanwu, having condensed all the Dao, had its shell stripped away by humankind; the tomb of the gods remains, witnessing the ruins of Yin for millennia, the changing seasons, who dares claim immortality… The flow of time carries on the events of a thousand years, time washes away countless generations. The river of time flows on, never to return, burying countless heroic and tragic songs. One day, someone had a sudden inspiration, stepping into the river and drifting downstream, wanting to see what the future held. After a long time, he finally met a boy fishing on the riverbank. He then asked the boy: What is an immortal? What is the Dao? What is immortality? The boy's eyes were empty, and he shook his head, answering: I don't know! The man asked again: Cultivation! Is it cultivating the heart? Or the strength? The boy scratched his head, smiling awkwardly: I don't know~ A third question: What year is it today? The young man's eyes flashed with excitement, and he spoke with great familiarity: "Regardless of the years, I only pray that all living beings in future generations may live forever!" The man was taken aback, then burst into laughter: "You know everything, you understand everything! I worried for nothing, came all this way for nothing. Well, future generations are truly interesting, very interesting indeed!" With that, the man vanished without a trace. Only the young man remained, sighing softly, gazing at the screen: "Fellow participants, would you like to hear our story?"

27. 27 逆 The Immortal Fate-Reversing Fetus 逆命仙胎 Xiushui South Street秀水南街Eastern Fantasy303k WordsOngoing An immortal lays a hand upon my head; I tie my hair and receive eternal life. One day, enlightenment comes, and I ascend to immortality in broad daylight. Hear the Dao in the morning, and one may die content in the evening. Countless people exhaust themselves seeking eternal life and immortality, only to end as a handful of dust. This is the story of a young man who breaks the taboos and ascends to immortality in broad daylight. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    ✨This is the best Xianxia novel I've read recently! I don't understand why no one is reading such a good book! 🌈🌈The plot is novel, the writing is smooth, and the immersion is amazing. These three points alone put it ahead of most books. Read it with confidence, you will definitely be satisfied.

28. 28 修 Cultivation Begins After I Get Hit on the Head 修仙从被人敲闷棍开始 Uncle of the Zhou Clan周氏族叔Eastern Fantasy867k WordsOngoing Zhou Bufan is a fortune-teller in a park, a man at the very bottom of society who barely scrapes by through scams and deception. After making an unwanted advance out of lust and getting knocked out from behind, he unexpectedly transmigrates to a corner of the Jiuzhou Continent. There, he finds a cultivation manual and a storage pouch, and accidentally activates the space inside his ancestral jade pendant. From then on, he begins a carefree life of immortal cultivation. See how this former con ma 17Reads—Score114d adds

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    This one is good; it has an ethereal, otherworldly feel.

29. 29 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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    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. [Thumbs up]

30. 30 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
31. 31 修 The Great Path of Cultivation 修行大道 Mr. Qiankun乾坤先生122k WordsCompleted Hello, all those who are destined to cross paths with me! I am Mr. Qian Kun. I write The Way of Cultivation to promote the ancient cultivation culture of China. Those who feel a connection are welcome to follow along and cultivate together. 996Reads6.7Score13014d adds
32. 32 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
33. 33 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
34. 34 强 The Strongman’s Journal 强人记事 User98481452用户98481452Sci-Fi & Apocalypse726k WordsOngoing Dreams are pathways connecting parallel worlds. One end lies in the zombie world, the other in the information realm of spirits. After enduring countless hardships to open a passage, a spirit descends into the zombie world and merges with a zombie, a process known as awakening. The spirit spreads the method of opening these passages throughout the zombie world, helping zombies awaken and sharing the universe’s ultimate secrets, the scientific knowledge behind the Grand Unified Theory, and the wa 28Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 35 修 Cultivation: The Path to Immortality Begins with Awakening Heaven Rewards Diligence 修仙：长生从觉醒天道酬勤开始 Evening Breeze Drunk on Sunset Glow晚风醉晚霞Eastern Fantasy286k WordsOngoing [Mortal Cultivation + System + Farming + Infinite Flow + Proficiency Panel + Insight + Sword Immortal + Master of Time + Hundred Lifetimes of Reincarnation + Beyond the Dao Ancestor] In endless space and time, a hazy figure gave a soft cry: "Sword... come!" The story begins when Li Yifan, reincarnated from Blue Star, awakened the memories of his past life at the age of three and bound himself to the Heaven Rewards Hard Work, One Proof Valid Forever System... Starting out as a mortal, he set 569Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Cultivation and Qi Refining: The protagonist enters the world of cultivation from a mortal, gradually becoming stronger and creating his own cultivation techniques. He has already updated to the self-created time-stop spell "Time Stop." It's a new book with no rating yet, but it's safe to start reading [thumbs up][thumbs up]. The progression is from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment to Golden Core...

36. 36 我EN My Steady Farming Path to Immortality 我的种田流修仙太稳健了 Blue and White青白Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted [Slice-of-life farming + steady cultivation + no female lead, multiple dao companions + System + hoarding hamster] While fellow prodigies from my sect are blinded by greed and slaughter each other over opportunities in secret realms, I have been watering my radishes with spirit spring water in the spirit fields for three hundred years. While demonic cultivator overlords blood-sacrifice a million cultivators, I am using demon-binding ropes made from immortal vines to build a fence around my spiri 92.6kReads8.3Score10.4k14d adds
37. 37 全 Global Survival: The Outlaw of a Magic Wasteland 全民求生：魔法废土世界的暴徒 The Wooden Cabin Keyboard Warrior木屋键盘侠Sports3.3M WordsOngoing [Signed for print publication, new setting, no golden finger, no heroine, pets, expansive worldbuilding, disasters, construction, transmigration, game, apocalypse] Everyone transmigrates to a magical wasteland. At the start, all they have is a drafty magic tent. Chopping wood at sunrise and building walls at sunset becomes the fate of billions of survivors. Tent → wooden cabin → stone fortress... Jiang Xun thinks that’s all there is to a shelter. Until he discovers another way to upgrade: powerf 66.6kReads8.4Score5.7k14d adds
38. 38 长 Longevity: Beginning with the Taiyin Dao Fruit 长生：从太阴道果开始 Immortal in the Realm境中仙Eastern Fantasy395k WordsOngoing [The new book's rating has just come out. It'll go up later.] [A mortal's cultivation story, with smart characters] In the world of cultivation, he awakens memories of past wisdom, and a Dao Fruit drops from the heavens right into his arms. The Dao Fruit manifests, allowing him to move concepts and bestow rules. From the moonlight absorbed by ordinary beasts to the demon race's sacred treasure, Imperial Nectar; from the Qi Refining spell Ice Art to the Great Immortal Radiance of Illuminating Col 9.7kReads8.5Score71514d adds
39. 39 南 There Are Immortals in the Southern Song 南宋有仙人 Put Pen to Paper动笔写Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted He once manifested before an emperor's throne, and once slaughtered his way through ranks of a million soldiers. He terrified Kublai Khan, and once smashed Zhu Yuanzhang's bowl. In Lin'an, he swallowed a golden core. At Penglai, his thousand-foot Dharma form emerged from his Nascent Soul. And then came the Era! 36Reads6.0Score—14d adds
40. 40 君 You Don’t See It: The Void Is Also White 君不见，虚亦白 Night Filling the Goblet夜满樽Eastern Fantasy141k WordsOngoing Dual protagonists! Tired of System and transmigration stories? Come on in! Here’s a fresh fantasy and cultivation tale with a different kind of setting! Li Xubai stood quietly at the edge of the vast sea, within the Fusheng Taixu Sect. His cultivation was unfathomably deep. He had long since surpassed the highest realm known to mortals, “Smoke Dispersing,” yet he was entirely unaware of it and thought himself ordinary. His temperament was as detached as a cloud, yet he was still touched by the 1Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 落 Fallen Crows 落鸦 No Regrets in the Spark火花无悔Eastern Fantasy738k WordsCompleted (Fictional world + no System + no golden finger + slow burn + martial arts focus + wuxia film style + passionate + ruthless) Five years after the bloody chaos of the Great Division, the protagonist is left wandering the martial world. In the vast world of Fengxuan, a realm as round as the sky and as square as the earth, divided into sharply demarcated regions, what secrets lie hidden? What are the mysterious Cibei Hall and the Thousand Hands Organization searching for? And why are there so many 57Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    ✨✨✨ [If you've recently become obsessed with high-quality cultivation novels, then this is definitely a must-read!] [Sparrow's Masterpiece] The plot is intricate and original, not convoluted or silly, and there are no bad parts throughout. It has a strong sense of immersion, and the writing is superb. Read with confidence and highly recommended!

42. 42 从 Cultivating Immortality as an Outer-Door Servant 从外门杂役开始修仙 Baby Sea Whale海鲸宝宝Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [Mortal's Journey + No System + No Golden Finger + No Female Lead + Not Invincible + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Fast-Paced + Decisive and Ruthless] A young man from the modern world accidentally transmigrated and stumbled into the path of immortality, struggling onward in his quest to become an immortal. The road to immortality was harder than ascending to heaven. Faced with countless dangers, his resolve to seek the Dao remained as solid as stone. Fang Qing transmigrated here and started ou 2.3kReads6.2Score10614d adds

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    Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul. A mortal cultivation story, no female lead, following a protagonist's gradual rise from a lowly servant. The protagonist is decisive and ruthless, the villains are intelligent, the plot is fast-paced and engaging, with no dull moments. Highly readable, quite long, and ready to devour – definitely worth reading!

43. 43 我 I Reach the Pinnacle of the Cultivation World Through the Laws of Evolution 我用演化法则登顶修仙界 Master Craftsman明匠Eastern Fantasy903k WordsOngoing Li Sen, a middle-aged wage slave, transmigrates into the world of cultivation and becomes a young beggar named Li San. Immortality becomes his greatest pursuit. The cultivation world is full of wonders, and Li Sen’s path to immortality is a hard one. From the start, he doesn’t even have a bowl. Luckily, he has a golden finger: a seven-colored crystal seed. He has a vague sense that the seed was formed by compressing the energy, laws, and other things from two worlds when he transmigrated. Bound 771Reads—Score10014d adds

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    A story about a mortal cultivating immortality, highly recommended!

44. 44 开 From the Start, I Returned to Age Eleven and Cultivated My Body to Sainthood 开局回到十一岁，我炼体成圣 Chaos Bubble混沌泡泡Eastern Fantasy619k WordsOngoing [Reborn + Body Refinement + Temperament + No System + Traditional Xianxia + Everything Earned the Hard Way] Cranes bid farewell to the clouds of Yanyun; dragons rise from Baixi. Qi Jing was a menial servant of the Yanyun Sect. When his term of service ended, he was supposed to retire, but instead he returned to the age of eleven, before his cultivation had even begun. He thought he was merely a servant, watching the sun rise and set over the Yanyun Sect. But he was wrong. His life was never mean 42.7kReads8.1Score5.5k14d adds

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    The crane departs from the clouds, the dragon rises from the white stream, to be reborn and make amends for past karma. [Pouting][Pouting]

45. 45 天 The Heavenly Book: The Imperial Star Descends to the Mortal World, One Sword Proves the Dao 天书：帝星化凡，一剑证道 Master Wuwei Chen Zhifei无为子陈知非Eastern Fantasy723k WordsOngoing [A golden-scaled dragon is no pond-dweller. Soon, the Heavenly Book will descend from the ninth heaven!] What would happen if Dugu Qiubai lived for a thousand years? A Heavenly Book spans a thousand years of China’s history, bringing him into contact with humans, demons, immortals, and Buddhas. (A historical cultivation novel about immortality, featuring Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist ideas that may be difficult for most readers. Not a wish-fulfillment story; slow burn, so read with care.) [Imm 255Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A "heavenly book," only those with high comprehension can understand its inner meaning. [Top Post][Explore][Laugh] A novel that combines martial arts, fantasy, swordsmanship, mortal transformation, time travel, the martial world, the imperial court, history, alternate universe, cultivation, Taoism, and suspense—I want it all… [What][Admiration][Sneaky Laugh] A novel where skipping chapters might "break the plot lines"—does anyone like that? [Laugh][Explore][What] A novel that doesn't fit the "online novel era." A philosophical novel with depth, breadth, and height, but perhaps not appealing to young people. A philosophical work encompassing traditional Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist culture… From an ordinary person to a sword demon, to a sword immortal who attains sainthood and the Tao. (The author himself studies Buddhism and Taoism, but unlike the typical cultivation novels with their "Qi cultivation, foundation building, and core formation" stages, the author incorporates genuine insights from Zen meditation and enlightenment into the novel. Those with the right affinity and understanding will surely be able to comprehend it.) If you dare to read, I dare to write: The story begins with the [Purple Star descending to earth], set in the Northern Song Dynasty, becoming the Sword Demon Dugu, [encountering the Divine Condor], [slaying the Heavenly Dragon], a mortal's tale of cultivation and immortality: Alternate history: Encounters with various famous historical figures, exploration of historical events, various historical stories and legends, ancient poems and songs. [The Purple Star Emperor, Transformed into Mortals in the Northern Song Dynasty]: Featuring the Condor Heroes, the Heavenly Dragon, the Nameless Sharp Sword, the Purple Soft Sword, the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword, Huang Chang, the Nine Yin Manual, the Dugu Swordplay, Zhou Tong, Yue Fei, Wu Song, Water Margin, Transformation into Mortals and Enlightenment, the Art of Slaying Dragons, Proving the Dao to the World… Includes martial arts, fantasy, history, and fictional cultivation: Fanfiction featuring martial arts characters who have never appeared before, witnessing the Sword Demon Dugu's quest to defeat the world of martial arts. See how the Sword Demon Dugu cultivates his literary skills, the Great Dao of Sword Cultivation… A philosophical work encompassing traditional Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist cultures…

46. 46 阵 High Battle Clouds: Heroes Languish in Solitude 阵云高：英雄寂寞 Ya Yu 16雅鱼16Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsOngoing Genius protagonist, no System, ruthless and decisive. Li Chengfeng, a genius formation master, uses formations to cultivate all kinds of mutated spirit insects. At last, he achieves a first-grade Golden Core. Just as everything seems to be going his way, he encounters a genius of the Ghost Clan. After a fierce battle, the Ghost Clan Golden Core cultivator dies, while Li Chengfeng, gravely wounded, is swept into a spatial black hole. A new legend is about to begin. 1.2kReads—Score14914d adds

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    A genius of formations, using formations to cultivate mutated spirit insects—a unique path to immortality.

47. 47 凡 A Mortal's Path to Immortality: The Purple-Scaled Snake Guides the Way 凡心踏仙紫鳞蛇引道 The Enlightened One Said悟道子曰Eastern Fantasy230k WordsOngoing [Mortal’s journey➕no System➕dual cultivation of thunder and gu➕farming and raising gu] A country boy suffers hardship after hardship, then happens upon a thousand-year-old giant serpent by chance. It teaches him a cultivation technique and gives him a priceless treasure, setting him on the path to immortality. Every step tempers his bones; every gu is cultivated with care. Do not assume you were the first to set out; someone else may have left even earlier. Do not blame the road for being rough. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Ordinary People Flow, No System, High IQ, Highly Recommended: Thunder Magic, Gu Control, Beast Taming, Alchemy, Farming, Space] A thousand-year-old giant serpent imparts its teachings, and a village boy steps onto the path of cultivation. His journey of reversal is full of suspense and becomes increasingly addictive with each reading. 🩵

48. 48 师 Junior Sister, Save Me! 师妹！救我！ Xiao Jiu Needs Soul-Stealing Tickets小九需要窃魂券Eastern Fantasy283k WordsOngoing [Gender Bender + Single + Peerless Prodigy + Slow Pace + Transformation + The Strongest Healer in the Cultivation World + Cute + The People and Events of That Year in the Sect] Wang Teng transmigrates to the cultivation world and becomes Wang Nuoyi. She gradually accepts her new identity and begins exploring the cultivation world. She thought she could enjoy a carefree life as the daughter of an empire's deputy general. But what happened to her at thirteen went far beyond anything she could 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New book recommendation: The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of the female protagonist, a female version of Han Li, the number one healer in the cultivation world. Not brainless, not a saint, and not long-winded. Suitable for long-term reading!

49. 49 长 Immortality Begins with Burning Through Your Lifespan 长生从燃烧寿元开始 Little Zen小小禅Eastern Fantasy344k WordsOngoing [Dark cultivation + aesthetics of pain + not a wish-fulfillment story] Also known as The Frosted String. That winter solstice, beads of blood hardened like sugar, so sweet they turned bitter. Seven-year-old Lu Guichen curled up in a rice jar, watching his mother's severed finger caught in the crack. Blood dripped onto malt sugar, becoming the only sweetness he dared to taste in six thousand years. ▌“My dantian holds no spiritual energy, only, ” His mother's needle and thread weave through the a —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    How about a different ice cream flavor? The cool feeling...

50. 50 云 The Immortal of Yunhuang 云荒长生仙 A Good Man from South Mountain南山良人Eastern Fantasy84k WordsOngoing Su Qing, a Mahayana Dao Venerable, took part of the Great Dao's origin and broke through the shackles of longevity. The origins of the grotto-heaven world within him and the Heavenly Dao outside clashed, leaving him in a deep slumber. When he awoke, three thousand years had passed. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth had waned, while the divine path of incense offerings had risen. To preserve order in the mortal dynasties and the cultivation paths of the world's cultivators, he opened a new —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Like the legendary chess game of Rotten Chess, it is ethereal and otherworldly.

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