Please Recommend Immortal Cultivation Stories with a Normal Female Lead, No Goofballs or Doting Ensembles 求女主是正常的修仙小说，不要推沙雕、团宠之类

1. 101 开 A Crippled Spiritual Root from the Start, Yet I Can Inherit Other People's Systems 开局废灵根，我能继承别人的系统 Going to Sleep睡觉了Fantastical Romance109k WordsOngoing [No CP] [Female-Led Power Fantasy] [Leveling Up] [Family in the early stage, lone cultivators in the middle stage, sects in the later stage. All characters who appear are assumed to be female, good or bad alike.] A genius with superior dual spirit roots gave birth to a child with inferior five spirit roots. Five spirit roots were already useless enough, and hers were inferior on top of that. The entire Shen family fell silent: Even if smoke were pouring from the ancestral graves, it shouldn't po 12Reads—Score185Shelves

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   Female protagonist, no romantic partner, cultivation novel, has a system, a very large world-building, leveling-up story.

2. 102 逆 The Humble Servant's Comeback 逆袭的小杂役 Grandma Ningning宁宁外婆Fantastical Romance479k WordsCompleted At thirty-six, Chen Yue was being pressured by her parents to go on a blind date when the date’s girlfriend stabbed her with a fruit knife, sending her to the Tianxuan World. There, she took over the body of a servant disciple of the Divine Talisman Sect who had been beaten to death… This story has no romance, so don’t accidentally pick the wrong book, lovelies 💕 7.4kReads7.6Score765Shelves

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   Not silly or overly pampered, it's about growing from a weakling to a powerful figure, with almost no romance and no filler text.

3. 103 让 You Want Me to Be Your Ultimate Cauldron? Dream On! 让我当极品炉鼎？做梦！ Grandma Ningning宁宁外婆Fantastical Romance389k WordsCompleted (The heroine loves herself most, and her resolve to pursue the Dao is unwavering. She won't become love-struck, so please move along if that bothers you.) Xiang Qing once had a happy little family. Her parents doted on her, and she wanted for nothing. But misfortune struck without warning. A battle between immortals destroyed her home, and her parents died tragically in the aftermath of their magic. The five-year-old girl awoke and crawled out from beneath her parents' bodies. Tested and found t 932Reads8.4Score111Shelves
4. 104 白 Bai Qinghe’s Bumpy Road to Immortality 白清禾的坎坷仙途 Grandma Ningning宁宁外婆Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted Her father was eaten by a beast, her younger brother was swept away by the river, and her grandmother died from shock and grief. In an instant, her happy family was shattered. Her mother, the only family she had left, sold her into a squalid den for the sake of her own happiness! Bai Qinghe jumped from a cliff in despair. But she survived against all odds. By a twist of fate, she saved a Golden Core cultivator and gained entry to the vast, wondrous world of immortal cultivation. A Five-Spirit Ro 3.7kReads8.4Score344Shelves
5. 105 空 A Spatial Ability and a Lightning Spirit Root? How Could I Be Cannon Fodder? 空间异能加雷灵根，怎会是炮灰？ Grandma Ningning宁宁外婆Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted A space- and ability-wielding powerhouse from the apocalypse transmigrates into a cultivation novel she once read. Her father is a womanizer with a harem of wives and concubines and dozens of children. Her mother is an elite disciple of the clan, but also a hopeless romantic to the extreme. And in the original novel, this body of hers isn't mentioned even once! She absolutely refuses to become cannon fodder! With her knowledge of the future, Bai Yiqi latches onto powerful allies and snatches up 8.7kReads8.5Score792Shelves
6. 106 偷 The Senior Sister Who Stole My Underpants Is Going to Cultivate Immortality and Change Her Fate! 偷裤衩的师姐，竟要修仙改命了！ Yan Lantian燕蓝天Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing The cultivation novel she'd been following went on hiatus right at the steamiest part. While cursing the author for being a terrible person, Qi Yunxiang somehow transmigrated! She'd barely arrived before she was ambushed, her meridians shattered and herself paralyzed! She cursed at the heavens in fury: I don't have to be the heroine or a great hero, but why did I transmigrate into a crazy cannon-fodder supporting female character obsessed with her junior brother?! She would tear up the romance-a 15.6kReads8.0Score2.4kShelves

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   This is a fantastic read [already hooked], highly recommended! It's about a cultivation novel that just stopped updating during the "Turning Clouds and Turning Rain" arc, and then the protagonist's soul transmigrates into the body of a twisted female supporting character. She roars to the heavens, "Even a female supporting character's life is a life!" She rebuilds her body, shatters the heavenly order, and vows to change the fate of her entire sect of dogs! [Note] The ensemble cast is vividly portrayed. It's a story that combines serious cultivation, serious humor, serious romance, smooth writing, and sound logic. It's very intellectually friendly for seasoned readers. I recommend giving it a try, and I'm prepared to receive death threats!

7. 107 不 Impossible! My Arrogant Husband Is Actually the Big Bad 不可能！傲娇夫君竟是大反派 Persimmon Blossom Blue柿子花蓝Ancient Romance831k WordsOngoing [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] [Daughter of a Cultivation Clan × Proud Young Master of the Demon Clan] Jiang Zhitang is the pampered, spoiled daughter of a prominent cultivation family. Liu Xiaoman is destined to become the demon clan’s commander. The first cultivation family he will wipe out is Jiang Zhitang’s. When they first meet, Jiang Zhitang has no idea that this boy, with a smile on his lips and delicate features, is the story’s greatest villain. After she falls for him, Liu Xiaoman smile 908Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist is the pampered and willful heiress of a family of cultivators. On her way to escape an arranged marriage, this sheltered young woman, facing a demon clan for the first time, nearly suffers a gruesome fate. Fortunately, she encounters a young man with profound cultivation, who saves her from danger. Who would have thought that this smiling, handsome young man is also a demon? Only after she has fallen for him does the male protagonist coldly remark, "Demons have no hearts."

8. 108 拒 After Rejecting My Senior Brother's Confession, I Became Number One in the Immortal Realm 拒绝师兄表白后，我成了仙界第一 Na, Who Loves Sweet Fermented Rice Dumplings爱吃酒酿小圆子的娜Fantastical Romance940k WordsCompleted [Cultivation] [Strong Female Lead] [No Romance] [Fast-Paced] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Men Only Slow Me Down When I Draw My Blade] I transmigrated into a cultivation novel as a junior outer-sect disciple who was doomed to be cannon fodder from the start. Everyone laughed at me for turning down my senior brother’s confession, saying I didn’t know what was good for me. Ha. Do they not know that strength rules the cultivation world? 8kReads7.4Score974Shelves

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   This is quite good. The female lead kills those who want to kill her to gain lifespan and cultivate. The more you watch, the better it gets. No one can control her, and she doesn't care who you are if she's unhappy.

9. 109 万 All Things as One: Transmigrating Across Light-Years to Protect You 万有一体：穿越光年守护你 Zi Dan紫萏Modern Romance270k WordsOngoing Fantasy cultivation, Eastern Zen, and post-apocalyptic science fiction intertwine in a beautiful romance between immortal and mortal. An immortal spirit descends to the mortal world to turn the tables and change her fate. With an expansive imagination and a plot full of twists and turns, the story blends cultivation and tribulations, a love spanning dimensions, and the secrets behind the universe’s ascension to a higher dimension. Set against Earth’s ascension to a higher dimension, the novel fo 137Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Worth reading multiple times! A blend of reality and fiction, an urban fantasy novel, the opening scene depicts a cataclysmic calamity, a separation between immortals and mortals? How will he rise from the ashes, be reborn, change his fate, and win back his beloved in the world of cultivation? Superpowers, cultivation, divine beasts, the immortal realm, the divine realm, the Buddhist realm, and the origin of the universe.

10. 110 重 My Mortal Enemy Became My Junior Brother After I Was Reborn 重生后死敌成了我师弟 Fallen Platycodon零落桔梗Ancient Romance734k WordsCompleted [Cultivation, rebirth, revenge, romance, sworn enemies, strong heroine, one-on-one devoted couple, no rivalry between women, ensemble cast] Six years after Ye Yangjiu died, she came back to life. She was once the foremost immortal of the righteous path, but ended up deceived and betrayed, her family brutally killed, and herself tortured to death. After being reborn... Those who betrayed her? Kill them. Those who deceived her? Kill them. Those who hurt her? Kill them. Her old nemesis... has someh 4kReads9.2Score752Shelves

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    In this book, the romantic relationship between the main characters, who are rivals and adversaries, flows naturally and smoothly. Unlike some novels where you fall in love instantly and are left confused, this one doesn't leave you bewildered.

11. 111 春 Late Spring Snow in Luoyang 春迟洛城雪 Bamboo Clouds and Poetry竹云诗意Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted [Prodigy Duo] [Powerful Rivals] [Pretend Indifference Hides a Hint of Sincere Affection] "It's not that your tricks are clever. I really do love you." Yun Xi dreamed she had transmigrated into the cultivation world as a villainess. The next moment, it really happened. She was bound to a redemption conquest System: Squeak! Mission: Stop the future Demon Venerable Xie Yuanjin from falling into demonic cultivation, and make him fall in love with you. Mwah! Reward: A wish. Yun Xi: Easy. I'm the 6.3kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves

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    [Entire cast + two strong leads + romantic pairing] This is absolutely amazing! The writing, character development, and plot are all excellent! Highly recommended!

12. 112 渡 Crossing the Divine 渡神明 Bamboo Clouds and Poetry竹云诗意Fantastical Romance676k WordsOngoing [A cast of prodigies] Zhu Yuan, a popular actress, is sharp-tongued, world-weary, and has over a hundred million haters. There are two things she hates most: saintly heroines and villains who refuse to die. Then she transmigrates into the trashy harem xianxia novel she once trashed herself. Her System is a little corn snake that keeps going offline, and its mission is simple: kill Pei Jingchen, the story’s biggest villain, and go home. The first time, he kills her instead. The second time, he ki 805Reads8.6Score137Shelves
13. 113 欲 The Quest for Enlightenment 欲求得道 Nangong Meiyue南宫美月Fantastical Romance242k WordsOngoing [Dragon Mom] [Transmigrated Before Birth] [No CP] [Hoarding Hamster] [Fantasy Cultivation] [Business-Savvy Young Prodigy] A sweet girl from Sichuan and Chongqing transmigrates to another world. In the year she comes of age, she joins the Hehuan Sect, then stumbles upon a huge flower-covered egg in a secret realm. From then on, she begins a journey of growth and adventure... 218Reads7.3Score107Shelves

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    Fantasy cultivation, sweet girls from Sichuan and Chongqing, pure and innocent, gourmet food and spiritual cuisine, quirky and clever, houttuynia cordata (a type of herb), no romantic pairing, Hehuan Sect, junior sister, zither, sword, and umbrella, giant dragon, martial arts, rebirth, genius, cunning. [Shy]

14. 114 你 Your Eldest Senior Sister Is Wonderful. Now She's Mine! 你大师姐很好，现在是我的了！ White Night of a Thousand Lanterns千灯白夜Fantastical Romance496k WordsCompleted [Unorthodox cultivation + absurd everyday antics + max-level shenanigans] Lin Guanzhen transmigrates into a novel about a beloved heroine, as the vicious senior sister. The junior sister is adored by everyone: flowers bloom at her approach, her junior brothers fall head over heels, her master sees her as his one true love, and even the Demon Venerable vows to marry no one but her. As for Lin Guanzhen, she is the junior sister’s golden core and spiritual meridians waiting to be harvested. Her mas 4kReads8.8Score448Shelves

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    The first book is probably quite old, because it was the first book I read on Tomato Bookstore. Overall, it was a very enjoyable read, a typical cultivation novel. I highly recommend the third book; it's exceptionally good.

15. 115 百 Starting with a Hundred Billion Spirit Stones, I Become the Richest Man in the Cultivation World 百亿灵石开局，我在修仙界当首富 Ling Ling Yao Yao Dong Dong Qi零零幺幺洞洞拐Fantastical Romance229k WordsOngoing Feel-good power fantasy\Female-led story with a domineering heroine\Career-focused\No romance\Dark cultivation\Progression fantasy Setting: The more powerful and revered a cultivator is, the lower their moral standards. The more righteous a sect claims to be, the less scrupulous it is. Heroine: An honest sword cultivator who gets talked into becoming a total pervert. In the heroine’s world, there are no cultivation partners, only human cauldrons. She’s more powerful than anyone in the Joyful Uni 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dark cultivation, a female protagonist who is arrogant and proud, all the geniuses are my resources.

16. 116 女 The Senior Villainess Is Maxed Out, While the Cabbage-Fresh Protagonist Has Just Entered the Game 女配师姐已满级白菜主角才入局 He Tuantuan何团团Ancient Romance934k WordsOngoing Lin Xiyao, who has no feelings, accidentally transmigrates into a book and becomes a cannon-fodder supporting woman with a hopeless crush. Though this supporting character is a cultivation prodigy with a Heavenly Spirit Root, she neglects her training to chase after her crush, only to be repeatedly humiliated by the male and female leads in all sorts of ways. Even the man she devoted herself to chasing becomes the female lead’s lovesick lackey. In the end, her pursuers join forces to dig out her 1.8kReads8.6Score195Shelves
17. 117 重 Reborn: The Awakening of the Good Demon 重生之魔善觉醒 Light Fragrance, Floral Shadow轻香花影Ancient Romance590k WordsOngoing [Betrayal + rebirth + revenge + forced love + dual demonic and benevolent souls + political intrigue + strong heroine] She was the purest flower immortal in the world, yet her foolish kindness brought disaster upon the world countless times. Worse still, at the very moment she ascended to godhood, the shadow who had accompanied her for three thousand years tore out her heart, shattered her soul, flayed her skin, and cast her into the lightless abyss. She nurtured the world with kindness, only t 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rebirth Against the Heavens | Demon and Good Coexist: "Rebirth: Awakening of Demon and Good" features sect battles, treasure hunting in secret realms, revenge, and the plot of crushing scum. The characters are compelling, making it a must-watch even if you stay up all night!

18. 118 鬼 Ghost Palace 鬼殿 Moonlit Old Demon月灼老妖Fantastical Romance382k WordsOngoing [A slower, setup-heavy opening, with the feel of a traditional cultivation novel | Female-led + powerful leads with a happy ending + ensemble character growth + a big shot pretending to be a novice + the First God] The Ghost Realm has a ruler, known to the world as the Ghost Palace. Few know that this master of countless ghosts is neither human nor demon. Yan Shu awakens after a thousand years of slumber. The Heavenly Dao reveals her fate: she is destined to return to the True Spirit Cultivation 4.5kReads8.7Score469Shelves

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    These are just a few books I'm recommending. The female protagonists aren't exactly good people, but they're not entirely bad either.

19. 119 汐 The Return of Xiling 汐起灵归 Frost-Mirror Wanderer霜鉴客Fantastical Romance108k WordsOngoing Despised by everyone, scorned by her sect. Li Qingxi has four mismatched spiritual roots and a face full of freckles. With her poor aptitude, she is the most inconspicuous, most bullied good-for-nothing junior sister in all of the Lingyun Sect. Her fellow disciples mock her for being an ant who dreams of cultivating immortality. The peak lord looks down on her as mediocre and useless, while a hypocrite schemes at every turn, intent on squeezing what little value he can from her. Everyone beli —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you like fantasy novels with a sense of destiny, this is a must-read. I found this on Tomato TV; it has an early fantasy drama feel to it and is super good. It's not one of those mindless wish-fulfillment stories.

20. 120 别 Don't Mess With Her! The Rogue Immortal Lady Cultivates the Path of Slaughter! 别惹！散仙娘娘她修的是杀戮道！ Today's Fortune: The Best Omen今日财运上上签Ancient Romance952k WordsOngoing [Strong female lead + powerful from the start + romance + plot-driven feel-good story + happy ending] [Female lead stronger than the male lead] [Male lead has few scenes but a complete romantic storyline] [Morally gray villainess heroine] Si Jinchao, the Three Realms’ number one rebel. She was fated to be stillborn, yet came into the world as a coffin-born child. Even her very existence defied the will of Heaven. Heaven wanted her frail and sickly, her life full of misfortune, her days wretched 7.6kReads9.3Score1kShelves
21. 121 舔 Become a God by Tasting Blood: The Unhinged Junior Sister Lays Low in the Villain Sect 舔血成神：疯批师妹苟在反派宗门 Good Fortune欧气Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [An entire sect of villains + cultivation + a scheming little rascal of a disciple on the Path of Love vs. a sinister master on the Path of Ruthlessness] From the start, she tricks a god in a demon lair. Faced with a whole cast of wicked people, Li Yueyin decides to become the most devious of them all! To survive long enough to become a god, she poses as a top genius while being tested, despite her useless talent. Tough people don’t complain about their circumstances. With a sweet face and a vil 26.3kReads9.0Score3.9kShelves

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    Do you guys have any recommendations for novels featuring a wicked female cultivator?

22. 122 师 My Senior Brothers Are Panicking: The Little Junior Sister Has Really Brought the Sky Down! 师兄们慌了，小师妹真捅破了天！ A Star's Wish星有愿Ancient Romance755k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Top-Tier Talent, Powerful and Thrilling, Master of All Six Paths, Strong Female Lead, Everyone Has a One-Sided Crush, Ensemble Cast, No Romance] “My name is Ning Xin. By the time you read this, I will have been dragged onto the Spirit Platform to have my spiritual roots tested in public, and drawn down seven blessings from the Heavenly Dao...” That day, the entire cultivation world was thrown into an uproar. “The Heavenly Dao has been silent for over a thousand years and never respo 16.8kReads8.4Score2.9kShelves

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    ✨A single sword chills fourteen provinces, each a prodigy, growing together.✨The female protagonist possesses the strongest Saint-grade Chaos Spiritual Root, attracting seven Heavenly Blessings at the start of her cultivation journey, causing a sensation throughout the cultivation world.✨The female protagonist cultivates all six Paths of Talent, ranking first among the top talents.✨Weapons: Demon Lord's Sword, Thousand-Machine Umbrella, Thunder Whip, Trial Tower, Fleeting Dream, Shennong Cauldron, Fleeting Life Brush...✨Contracted Beast: Divine Beast Emperor Dragon✨The female protagonist has friends throughout the One Palace, Two Valleys, Seven Sects, and Four Academy, each a spirited prodigy, fighting together for the common destiny of the cultivation world, finding joy in cooperation.✨The female protagonist's background is the strongest in the cultivation world, allowing her to roam freely throughout the entire cultivation realm. A powerful female protagonist story, no romantic pairings, beautiful, strong, and exhilarating.

23. 123 救 Help! I Sold the Male Lead to a Brothel from the Start! 救命！刚开局就把男主卖青楼了！ Snowfall at the Third Watch三更覆雪Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Read comments with care to avoid spoilers] [See the author's note in Chapter One] [1v1 romance + plot-driven + equally matched leads + both leads devoted to each other + happy ending] Fu Sheng, the greatest spirit painter in a modern ancient martial arts family, is like a real-life Ma Liang with a magic paintbrush. She never imagined a System would bind itself to her one day and send her into a cultivation novel she'd read, where she becomes Chun Tao, the young male lead's maid during his youth 13.2kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    The female lead is so normal; I haven't seen such a normal human being in a long time.

24. 124 老 The Heavens Say a Goddess and Savior Doesn't Have to Be Normal 老天说做神女救世主没必要太正常 Jiang Shijing将十景Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [There are couples! A comedic story with angst woven into the main plot and a touch of ensemble cast. Please don't reject romance of any orientation. Most importantly: no ship-bashing! If that's not for you, please don't open this story.] Ruan Wei, a university student of religious studies, dies suddenly of a heart attack after getting furious at her advisor for refusing to approve her leave request. After death, she transmigrates into a melodramatic cultivation novel written by her cousin, beco 6.5kReads9.2Score890Shelves

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    They're all female-centric stories, very good!

25. 125 不 I Can't Cultivate, but I Can Conquer Another World with My Art 不会修炼的我，靠画画玩转异世 Saga LonglongSaga隆隆Modern Romance777k WordsOngoing [Soul transmigration to another world, satisfying story without a System, light ensemble cast, a fate spanning ten thousand years, multiple couples, love triangle drama] Mo Beini never imagined that the most absurd thing in her life would happen on the day she went to an art exhibition with the boyfriend she'd only just started dating. A vengeful female ghost suddenly crawled out of the black obsidian coffin in the museum gallery. When Mo Beini opened her eyes again, she was in a divine realm in 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend two fantasy romance novels I wrote. Both feature female protagonists with normal intelligence, and neither is a pampered favorite. The first one is a lighthearted, comedic story about a soul transmigrating to another world, without a system or overpowered abilities. It's about how ordinary people survive in a cultivation world. The second one is a strong female protagonist story, without any transmigration or rebirth system settings. Reading them together with the side stories makes them even more exciting.

26. 126 感 A Guide to Reforming Villains 感化反派指南 Xiao Shanzhong小山重Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete; Extras Will Be Posted From Time to Time] Jiang Runian was on the verge of successfully ascending when the Heavenly Dao informed her that her fortune was insufficient. The tribulation lightning struck her and sent her to another world, where she was bound to a System that was supposed to reform villains. When she heard that five or six little-sunshine Hosts had already failed to stop the villain from turning evil and destroying the world, Jiang Runian sneered. “Would a villa 3.2kReads9.2Score471Shelves
27. 127 阿 A Lan Defies Fate to Become Empress 阿岚逆命当女皇 Saga LonglongSaga隆隆Ancient Romance536k WordsCompleted [Main story complete + sweet and bittersweet romance + strong female lead + a touch of ensemble cast] The bonus chapters are even better! Highly recommend the bonus story, "The Phoenix Cries Across the Starry River in Search of an Old Friend." She is the princess with the purest divine bloodline, but no one knows she is also a tool the Divine Emperor intends to use in his pursuit of eternal life. At the Celestial Academy, she assumes the name Qingshan to escape her fate. Instead, she unexpectedl 22Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 128 逆 Heaven-Defying Eyes: The Biggest Trouble-Maker in the Cultivation World 逆天瞳视，修仙界惹事一把手 Mi Zhi弥止Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Romance included] [Cultivation] [Ancient setting] [Transmigration] [Genius] She came from the twenty-sixth century, bringing her heaven-defying supernatural ability to the Cultivation world. Her cultivation talent also left the entire world in awe. Five spiritual roots, a useless spiritual root? But what if they were top-grade five spiritual roots? The crowd cried out in disbelief. “Th-this is a Chaos Spiritual Root, something you only see once in a hundred years!” At the disciple selection cer 1.6kReads9.1Score262Shelves
29. 129 不 After Giving Up Achievement Points, I Became a God by Getting a Little Abstract 不当成就点后，稍微抽象就成神了 Over-the-Top CEO霸总超AAncient Romance650k WordsCompleted [Genius protagonist + absurd memes and jokes + ensemble cast + heroine cultivates both swordsmanship and formations + lighthearted power fantasy] Jiang Mingzhao caught the transmigration craze and opened her eyes in the cultivation world. She thought she’d landed the leading-lady role. Instead, she was told she’d transmigrated into a leveling-up novel where someone else was the protagonist. She was only a pitiful stepping stone, a source of achievement points for the male and female leads to fin 22.2kReads9.0Score4.1kShelves
30. 130 开 From the Start, I Was the Ancestor: Leading My Sect from Slacking to Success 开局就是老祖之带领宗门咸鱼翻身 Nan Wu楠乌Ancient Romance70k WordsOngoing Chu Si transmigrated to a world of cultivation. Had his bones stolen? No problem, he’ll just steal them back! Become an Ancestor? Then he’ll lead his sect from rock bottom to glory!!! My new work is now available! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female protagonist with a growth trajectory transmigrates into a mortal world, but this is a cultivation world! Her divine bones are stolen? No problem, she'll steal them back! She becomes an ancestor? No problem, she'll lead her sect to a comeback! Thus, a human and a beast embark on a cultivation path of seizing resources and recruiting disciples!

31. 131 看 Look! The Divine Lord Is Spending Her Entire Fortune on a Black Lotus 看！神主她倾家荡产养黑莲 Watching Lantern Flowers on Horseback走马看灯花Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted [Complete; Strong Female Lead; Cool and Aloof; Decisive and Ruthless] On their wedding night, a drunken young woman pins a young man against the wall. His eyes are red at the corners and misty with tears; her grip has left his wrist red. He murmurs, “That hurts...” The eldest princess of the Fengqi Divine Kingdom has the best older brother in the world, the most upright friends, the most devoted lover, and the most loyal subordinates. There's always a young man by her side. He has an innocent, 4.1kReads9.3Score517Shelves
32. 132 男 The Male Lead Ascends Thanks to His Love Interests? Now They're All My Disciples 男主飞升靠红颜？现在全是我徒弟 Grass Carp King草鱼大王Fantastical Romance573k WordsOngoing [The rating just came out and will rise later] [Transmigrate Into a Book: Cultivation | Female Lead Defies Fate | No Romance | Ensemble of Master and Disciples] Xie Qingwu transmigrates into a male-oriented cultivation novel, becoming a doomed master who doesn't survive past chapter three. In the original story, the chosen protagonist Lu Jingchen ascends to immortality with the help of seven women who give up their pills, pearls, and demon cores for him, shield him from heavenly tribulations, an 349Reads6.7Score100Shelves

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    The female lead is a morally upright woman who transmigrates into a book as a seemingly aloof but actually warm-hearted master who treats her female disciples very well. This book is very engaging and unconventional, with a fresh plot that's a breath of fresh air in the fantasy romance genre. It also doesn't mistreat female characters, preventing them from being dependent on male characters. I really love this book!

33. 133 天 Daughter of Destiny: The Ninth Princess Is a Husband-Doting Fiend 天命凰女：九公主她是宠夫狂魔 Qian Mo Ya浅沫呀Ancient Romance487k WordsOngoing [Genius + one-on-one romance + equally matched leads + both transmigrate + childhood sweethearts + sweet romance, a bold and dazzling heroine who spoils her husband versus a fragile, lovable underdog who is secretly scheming and fiercely competitive, an adorable contrast] She was an ace operative, a master of both poison and martial arts, whose identity had to remain hidden. Everyone said she was bold, lawless, and crazy. One day, she transmigrated and became the most beloved ninth princess of t 58Reads6.5Score—Shelves
34. 134 我 Me, Average Talent? No Way! 我，天资平平？不可能 Spring Water泉中水Ancient Romance649k WordsCompleted [Romance] Fu Qian woke up one day to find she'd transmigrated into a world of cultivation. Looking at the book titled The Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Cultivation Manual that had suddenly appeared in her hand, she fell into thought... Could this be the legendary setup where you start with a book? Let's see how she takes the cultivation world by storm! 3.2kReads8.7Score384Shelves
35. 135 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book: No One Understands Arrogance Better Than Me 穿书之没人能比我更懂嚣张 Chenchen Little Darling晨晨小宝贝Ancient Romance984k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] –– Fu Zhu died suddenly after staying up all night watching shows and reading novels. She still remembers that just before she died, she was reading a novel called The Useless Girl Warrior Who Defies Heaven. –– Then she became Bai Li Fu Zhu, the female villain who opposes the novel's hero and heroine. –– This villain is different: she isn't jealous of the heroine or interested in the hero. She simply can't stand the two of them acting more arrogant than her and ste 47.7kReads9.3Score6.7kShelves

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    Highly recommend!!!

36. 136 画 The Book of Painted Fates 画命书 Three Zero Seven Seven叁零柒柒Ancient Romance198k WordsOngoing [A touch of ensemble cast + rivalry over the heroine + everyone’s darling + revenge and putting scumbags in their place + redemption + frail strategist-type heroine + cultivation novel + female-oriented heroine who conquers all] Before she was sixteen, she thought she would spend her whole life trapped in that abyss. She had even prepared to perish alongside that person. But after that person died, her life was turned completely upside down. She became the daughter of the head of the Su famil —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This female lead is incredibly intelligent. She's not your typical strong, physically powerful woman; she's a brilliant strategist with a sharp mind, despite her frail health.

37. 137 我 I Am the White Moonlight of the Entire Sect 我是全宗门的白月光 Yun Cangyu蕴沧玉Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Regret and redemption]+ [Cool-headed heroine, powerful from the start]+ [Misunderstood white moonlight, no forgiveness and no turning back] Xi Heng was the most beautiful sword cultivator in the cultivation world, a paragon of grace and purity who devoted herself to the Dao. Unfortunately, she ultimately died by her disciple’s sword. Several of her disciples said she had disgraced the righteous path and deserved to die. The sect she had given her life to protect said she had failed to act with 6kReads9.1Score713Shelves
38. 138 穿 After I Transmigrated and Got the King of Glory System, I Trained Like Crazy 穿越获得王者系统后，我疯狂修炼 Wan Qingqingqing挽清清清清Ancient Romance153k WordsCompleted #Honor of Kings #Cultivation #No romantic pairing# Jiang Ling’er hadn’t played Honor of Kings for two and a half years, then picked it up again and transmigrated as a result. From the start, she gets Baiheliang’s body, an unknown pair of shoes, and Zhen Ji’s skills. What can I say? The System should be called the Patch System! No matter what, now that she’s in the cultivation world, she has only one goal: become an immortal, become a god! 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After transmigrating to the world of cultivation, I obtained a system. I'm not a pet in a group; I can communicate normally with people.

39. 139 穿 Reborn as a White Tiger Cub, I Crushed the Male Lead's Spiritual Root from the Start 穿成白虎幼崽，开局剖了男主灵根 A Clear Song by the Pool一曲潭清Fantastical Romance282k WordsCompleted [No CP] [Strong Female Lead] [Divine Beast White Tiger, Metal Law] [Ice Spirit Root] [Both Righteous and Evil] [Light Ensemble Cast] When Bai Xi learned that she was destined to be born as the male lead's contracted beast, taking blades, swords, and lethal attacks for him, then becoming his little wife after taking human form, only to die miserably in the end, she dug out the male lead's pure Heavenly Spirit Root instead. Thus, a half-righteous, half-evil White-Haired Immortal Venerable, whose m 8.3kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    Without further ado, they are definitely female-centric stories, but they are all currently being serialized. In the early stages, the female lead in the 1.3 Version is practically a little bitter gourd.

40. 140 素 Chronicles of a Plain Maiden's Cultivation 素女修仙录 Dao Cultivator's Brave Fate道修勇者缘Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing The female lead, Xia Suxin, is both talented and hardworking, righteous and kind. Along with her powerful mother, who returns from a life of seclusion after being injured, and her steadfast, clever older sister, the three support one another without holding each other back. In the end, they rise from ordinary cultivators to a family with three Emperors, going from obscurity to being followed by countless people. In ancient Chinese tradition, the Plain Maiden was a beautiful goddess. The term ca 2.2kReads8.8Score284Shelves

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    This is a female-centric novel, a heartwarming family story. The female lead is a kind and virtuous person. It features an ensemble cast, is geared towards female readers, and offers a satisfying read. It's been a long time since I've seen such a traditional cultivation novel. The author's writing is superb.

41. 141 快 Quick Transmigration: The ABB Heroine Goes on a Killing Spree 快穿：ABB女主杀疯了 Little Black and White小黑白白Modern Romance842k WordsOngoing [No CP + female awakening + love women, torment men + character growth + feminist fiction] (Special thanks to Si You Baobao for making this new cover for free 😘) “Why can I only be called Wen Nuannuan, while the male leads all get such varied and meaningful names?” “Who wants an A-B-B-style name, anyway?” Wen Nuannuan, the heroine, has been extraordinarily gifted since childhood, but the will of the world has constrained her in every way since birth. The richest person is a man, the strongest m 897Reads8.4Score186Shelves

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    The cultivation section hasn't been covered yet, but it's expected to be quite exciting. The female protagonists gradually awaken into normal women. From being a mere pawn in the male emperor's game to fighting and becoming empress; from weak and insecure NPCs in a post-apocalyptic world to the leader of an all-female base dedicated to saving the world; from being exploited by their families to becoming independent mission takers; from being a cheating actress and sidelined to returning to the top and leading female creators to success; from serving as the most beautiful martial arts heroine to becoming the undisputed leader of the martial arts world; from a rebellious substitute in a fantasy master-disciple romance to a true god who pierces the heavens and forces the Dao to acknowledge her as their master… In short, it's incredibly captivating. The female protagonist ultimately becomes a god, and a very powerful one at that, one who will never relinquish power!

42. 142 家 Cultivating My Clan: I Can Bear Children with Spirit Roots 家族修仙，我能生出灵根子嗣 Lu Yunshu鹿云疏Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Also known as The Dao Lord of Kong Sang [Female-lead cultivation progression power fantasy + all male leads are devoted + unconventional childbirth] Sang Lu transmigrates to the cultivation world, but unfortunately, she has a low-grade four-element spiritual root and no hope of reaching Foundation Establishment in her lifetime. Having finally gained the chance to cultivate and live forever, Sang Lu refuses to surrender to fate. She stakes everything on entering a perilous secret realm, where s 110.9kReads9.2Score19.9kShelves

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    I'm currently following some high-quality female-centric cultivation novels, but they're all still ongoing [crying]. I really want more sisters who love cultivation novels to see these well-written and high-quality stories. Everyone should check them out! Highly recommended, you won't regret it!

43. 143 小 The Little Junior Sister Is the Cultivation World's Biggest Sycophant? She Gets a Hundredfold Return! 小师妹修仙第一舔？她百倍返利！ All Intentions Rise with the Wind万意随风起Ancient Romance3.0M WordsOngoing [No romance + classic cultivation + sword cultivator + epic power progression + rebate system] “Gift an ordinary Spirit-Gathering Pill and receive a system rebate: one high-grade spirit pill!” “Gift an unremarkable Water Spirit Pearl and receive a system rebate: one Spirit Spring source!” “Gift a three-tailed spirit fox with impure bloodlines and receive a system rebate: one nine-tailed demon fox cub!” While everyone else was fighting tooth and nail over a single spirit pill or magical artifact, 15.3kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    This is a female-centric, strong-willed novel with no romantic pairing or ambiguity. The female lead has her own internal scales; those who take advantage of others or have malicious intentions will ultimately become stepping stones for her. She is not purely benevolent; she is ruthless and decisive, leaving villains alive only if they are still useful. She won't aid her enemies for personal gain; she is extremely intelligent and has a sense of overall control. Although I find her meticulous planning and scheming a bit unrealistic, it's still a very enjoyable read. It's not a purely wish-fulfillment story; there are often so-called chosen ones in the book who block her path, and fate seems to favor others. The female lead carves her own bloody path. In short, among female-oriented cultivation novels, this is the one with the fewest problematic elements I've seen on Tomato.

44. 144 手 With the Nameless Sword in Hand, I Am the Heavenly Dao 手握无名剑我即是天道 Moon Ink Collects Money月墨收钱Fantastical Romance135k WordsOngoing Three years ago, she was the senior-most disciple of the Xuantian Sect, at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment and just one step away from the Golden Core stage. But after Mu Xue appeared, everything changed. She became a manure hauler, despised by everyone. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    📖 Today's recommendation for my sisters! I recently discovered a super addictive cultivation novel, "Holding the Nameless Sword, I Am the Great Dao" 🍃 I stayed up until 3 AM to read it, and my dark circles are practically down to my chin 😂 But I just couldn't stop reading! 💡 Why it's worth reading: - The female lead isn't a naive and innocent character! She has a cool and aloof vibe from the start, and her sword practice was so cool I was taking screenshots like crazy 📸 - The plot is high-energy throughout; I got goosebumps when she single-handedly cleaved through the heavenly lightning ⚡ - The romance is incredibly touching! The male lead is the quiet, protective type, and their interactions are sweet but not cloying 💕 ✨ Reading experience: The author's writing is absolutely superb! The fight scenes are described like watching a martial arts movie 🎬 Reading it under the covers at night makes me feel like I'm about to ascend to immortality~ It's still ongoing, and those who follow the updates are eagerly awaiting each day! ❓ Interactive time: What novels are you reading lately? Share them with me! A book-starved kid is online waiting for recommendations 🙏 #CultivationNovelRecommendation #HiddenGemsNovel #LateNightUpdates

45. 145 女 The Supporting Character Cultivates: I Have a Nitpicker System 女配修仙：我有杠精系统 Duck and Vermicelli Soup鸭薛粉丝汤Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing The comic adaptation, Bickering My Way to Immortality, Driving the Cultivation World Mad, launches on August 23. Wen Yin transmigrated into a book. She became the stepping-stone female character in a male-oriented novel, the one who breaks off her engagement with and humiliates the Dragon Proud Heaven. “I told you back then: in thirty years, the east bank will be the west bank, and the west bank will be the east bank. Never look down on a poor young man! Wen Yin, here’s the divorce letter I pro 32.5kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    These two are my favorite cultivation novels on Tomato. The author's writing is excellent and the plot is exciting. Don't be put off by the titles. I have read them for more than 16,400 hours!

46. 146 被 After My Fortune Was Stolen, I Lay Low and Became a God in the Cultivation World 被夺气运后，在修仙界苟成神 Wei Xun唯寻Fantastical Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Dual-blade sword cultivator + archer + cautious survival style + a touch of ensemble cast + growth-focused power fantasy] Rong Shu transmigrates to a cultivation world where mortals are mere ants, becoming the personal disciple of Tianyan Sect's Immortal Venerable. But who could have guessed that her new master, senior brother, and doted-on senior sister would all be idiots? For no reason at all, they belittle her, threaten her, and want to kill her! Rong Shu: “Mom, there's an idiot here!” If s 33.3kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves

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    I can't get enough! This is a cultivation-themed novel with well-developed characters, each vividly portrayed and distinct in personality. The female lead's gradual increase in strength is satisfying; she's a strong female lead, but without excessive power-ups, offering both exciting moments and challenging setbacks. The world-building is vast and doesn't feel haphazard; the foreshadowing is resolved systematically, which is very satisfying. The author hasn't forgotten any plot holes or foreshadowing, even noting the chapters where early characters appear. You can feel the deep bonds between the female lead and her fellow disciples and friends. In summary: If you're tired of fast-paced, formulaic cultivation novels with the typical "one year to Foundation Establishment, two years to Golden Core" formula, this is a must-read. Those who enjoy ensemble casts should also give it a try. The excellent character development is a major plus; the characters are well-organized, each with a distinct personality, making many supporting characters memorable. The female lead's cultivation techniques are solid, without excessive power-ups or overly exaggerated plot twists, making for a pleasant and enjoyable read. Furthermore, the author clearly put a lot of effort into the characters, ensuring they are all well-developed and believable. The book also includes illustrations of the female lead, male lead, and many supporting characters. (This is just my personal opinion, and there may be some details I haven't mentioned. I just finished reading it for the first time. I will read this book again when I have time.)

47. 147 修 Cultivation World: The Young Matriarch Has an Extraordinary Gift 修仙世界，少姥她天赋异禀 Violin and Cat提琴与猫Ancient Romance838k WordsOngoing [Gender equality + larger-than-life female lead + lightly ensemble cast + no romance + slow-burn coming-of-age] You Junyue was born during her mother You Jiangxing's heavenly tribulation. From childhood, she could remember everything she saw and had an astonishing memory, earning praise from everyone. As You Jiangxing's only child and the young mistress of Little Sparrow Mountain, she had close friends and sisters her age at the Tai Xuan Sect, and loving aunts and grandmothers looking after her. 982Reads—Score173Shelves

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    A completely normal story, no silly antics, not the darling of the group, the female lead is single-mindedly pursuing the Dao and constantly becoming stronger, the setting is vivid and interesting, the content is not padded, dark, or awkward, it's all good!

48. 148 被 The Genius Sword Cultivator Who Secretly Loved Me Won't Stop Throwing Herself at Me 被暗恋的天才剑修狠狠倒贴了 Qi He Ye启禾夜Fantastical Romance259k WordsOngoing [Trio + ensemble cast + unrequited love + the world is reborn and everyone loses their memories + skin hunger syndrome + two powerful leads] Divine Dao music cultivator vs. Immortal Dao sword cultivator Proud and aloof vs. bold and fearless Better to slay a god than become one. Amid an inner turmoil at her sect, Qin Su’e, the young master of the Divine Dao, loses all her cultivation and flees with a heart full of hatred. She originally intends to lie low in the Uncanny Dao, but never expects to 84Reads—Score113Shelves

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    The female lead is a music cultivator, the male lead is a sword cultivator, the world is reborn and everyone loses their memory, a group portrait of a god-slaying novel.

49. 149 都 I've Transmigrated to a Cultivation World, So I Might as Well Become an Immortal Emperor 都穿越修仙界了，那就搞个仙帝当 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Cultivation + taking the place of a wicked second-generation cultivator + transmigrate into another body + supernatural abilities + ambitious heroine + battle for supremacy] Superpowered Dragon Nayingle transmigrates into the cultivation world and from the start lands herself in the doomed situation of an evil woman with the exact same face as hers. The villainess, Yuan Qishui, is an arrogant second-generation cultivator from a sect. She is domineering, kills innocents, and commits every kind o 29.6kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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    This is an amazing book! The female protagonist is destined to rule the cultivation world. You absolutely have to read it! The young sect leader is awesome! 🐮

50. 150 姐 I’m at an All-Boys’ School in the Spirit Realm, and Every Senior Is Overpowered 姐在灵界上男校，师兄个个强到爆 Godlike Little yy神一样的小yyAncient Romance623k WordsOngoing (Woman Disguised as a Man + Everyone's Favorite + Ensemble Cultivation Story + Leader Protagonist) A gifted girl, forced to drop out of school by parents who favor sons, ends up in the Spirit Realm. By chance, she takes a certain arrogant chosen one's war god ♂ spirit body and uses it to enter Tianmen Sect, a declining immortal sect that accepts only male disciples. Lu Lingyi soon discovers that not only are all her senior brothers absurdly powerful, they're each handsome in their own way! But 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These days, even a normal main character can be considered a highlight, hahaha?

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