Does Nobody Read Traditional Fantasy Anymore? 真的没有人看传统玄幻了？

1. 1 反 The Villain Is Reborn: Demon Lord, Your Secret Identity Is Showing 反派重生：魔头你马甲掉了 Nan Yuan's Light Dream南鸢轻梦Two Male Leads302k WordsCompleted They say that every meeting in this world is a reunion after a long separation. [Xuanhuan] [Ensemble cast] [Two male leads] [Reborn] In the fifth year of Tianxun, Yin Xun died, killed by the only person in this world he had ever loved. He was twenty-one when he died. But how could the great demon king accept such a fate? At the last moment, he circulated a spell, trying to use a forbidden art to seize a body and return to life for revenge. By a twist of fate, however, he ended up in the womb 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a good book, with a novel theme and excellent writing. Righteous sects often conceal their sordid deeds, committing acts worse than beasts. The tragic events of his childhood were unbearable to recall… Becoming a demon was no accident. "Senior brother, how cruel you are." His former senior brother, the only one who had given him warmth, was also the one who annihilated him. Betraying his master and ancestors? Who is right and who is wrong! A mistake in possession led to his unexpected reincarnation as a cute, adorable little girl. They met again by fate, but his heart was filled with vengeance. He thought hiding his true identity would be easier, but his senior brother was far more skilled and had already seen through him. The more ruthless he was then, the more he regrets now. His repeated protections—was his senior brother trying to make amends? Hmph, he won't accept it… I'm still following this new book; I look forward to more exciting content from the author.

2. 2 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1kShelves

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3. 3 天 Heavenly Abyss 天渊 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing (The print edition has been published and is available to buy online) A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called the Heavenly Abyss. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, Chen Qingyuan has emerged from the forbidden zone alive, but his cultivation has been destroyed and his spiritual roots severed. With his beloved breaking off their engagement and the various sects bullying him, what is Chen Qingyuan supposed to do? “Chen Qingyuan, you have tw 974.8kReads9.4Score97.1kShelves

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   Putting everything else aside, this is one of the best novels I've read; it's excellent. The only problem is the author updates too slowly; I hope they update faster.

4. 4 那 The Cultivators We Used to Chop Up Together 那些年，我们一起砍过的修仙者 Squirrel Under the Mushroom House蘑菇屋下的松鼠Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted (Everyman’s cultivation + no System) Unlike traditional xianxia, don’t read if that’s not your thing. That year, a seven-year-old boy took his little sister into the cultivation world. Then all the cultivators went crazy! When you set out to cultivate, it doesn’t matter if you have talent, treasures, or lucky opportunities. But there’s one thing you must remember: there’s one person you must never provoke. Even though this person isn’t a cultivator at all. His blade is faster than light, so fast 158.8kReads9.3Score16.6kShelves

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   My darlings, I recently discovered a truly bizarre novel in the world of cultivation—"The Number One Scourge of the Cultivation World"! The male protagonist is truly unique; while others cultivate with an air of otherworldly grace, he's a constant source of trouble. He causes chaos throughout his sect from the very beginning, and his adventures on the mountain leave demons and monsters utterly bewildered.

5. 5 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 515.8kReads9.7Score69.9kShelves

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   This is probably the only traditional cultivation novel on Tomato that I'd recommend. The book's strengths include: Innovation: It explores the evolution of cultivation thinking from barbaric to civilized, revealing that civilized cultivation is rooted in barbaric thinking; Plot: Engaging, dramatic, logically coherent, and full of tension and conflict; Character Development: Each character is distinct, three-dimensional, and well-rounded; Structure: The overall story framework is rigorous and logical; Immersion: The satisfying moments are perfectly timed, allowing for quick immersion and strong emotional engagement.

6. 6 绝 Peerless Martial God 绝世武神 Jing Wuhen净无痕Eastern Fantasy6.9M WordsCompleted On the Jiuxiao Continent, martial arts reign supreme. The weak live ordinary lives and suffer at the hands of others, while the wrath of the strong leaves rivers of blood in its wake. 129.9kReads9.1Score12kShelves
7. 7 巍 The Towering City of Datong 巍巍大同 Bathed in Glory沐道荣光Eastern Fantasy307k WordsOngoing On the ancient star of Myriad Forms, all things possess a spirit. The passage of time gave rise to countless different thoughts, and their collisions and convergences sparked conflict after conflict. Different races held different beliefs, and the world's mystery and vastness ensured that fascinating tales were unfolding on Myriad Forms every moment, the kind a storyteller would recount. Those favored by the heavens are called prodigies. Myriad Forms is home to countless races, and the prodigies —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The author's heartfelt work, thank you for your support! On the ancient star of Wanxiang, all things possess a spirit. Through the passage of time, different ideologies have emerged, and the collision and convergence of these ideologies have sparked countless conflicts and contradictions. Different races, different thoughts; the mystery and vastness of this world make this ancient star of life a place where captivating stories told by storytellers unfold constantly. Those favored by heaven are called prodigies. Among the myriad races of Wanxiang, each prodigy shines like a star in the night sky, dazzling the eye. Alas, in martial arts, there is no second place; eventually, one will rise above all others and become the leader of this era.

8. 8 玄 The Profound Heaven Cultivation Chronicle 玄天修仙录 Kong Wei from Zhongang中昂的孔纬Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Yuanjing, an early Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Xuantian Sect, only wants to keep his head down in the cultivation world and live a quiet, stable life. Even when people call him “Rat Daoist” and his peers mock him, he never goes to dangerous places or gets caught up in perilous situations. But without immortality, everything ultimately comes to nothing. With his lifespan nearly at its end and death close at hand, he has no choice but to take a gamble. By luck, he breaks throu 13.6kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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   No cheat codes, no time travel, no female lead, no romantic pairing—isn't this traditional fantasy good enough? With over 300 reviews and an 8.0 rating, isn't it great? I highly recommend it to fellow fans.

9. 9 一 Heaven-Dominating Sword 一剑霸天 Eternal Night, Starry River永夜星河Eastern Fantasy9.6M WordsOngoing [A great author's alt account, one heroine, ruthless and decisive. Highly recommended!] Legend has it that there is a realm where one can pursue cause and effect, erasing every trace of an opponent across time and space with a mere sliver of divine power. One can command life and death, make countless worlds rise and fall with a single thought, and annihilate all living beings. One can stand level with the Heavenly Dao, harness the order of the universe, and rule supreme throughout eternity. Thi 341.8kReads9.2Score40.2kShelves

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   This is too slow, only three chapters a day. There are still two left. You've boosted the rankings so much. We can't even read them. How can I give you a reward?

10. 10 佛 The Floating Pagoda of Buddha's Origin 佛源浮屠 Xiao Feng, Xiao Feng晓峰晓风Eastern Fantasy38k WordsCompleted No golden fingers, no wish fulfillment, no harem, no System. This isn't a power fantasy; the focus is on a rigorous plot. Fans of classical xianxia are welcome. While I'm at it, I'd like to ask: does a culture that pursues quick, easy thrills count as bad money driving out good? The Age of Dharma Decline ends, and spiritual qi revival begins. The world transforms from a martial arts world into a cultivation world, where opportunities and dangers go hand in hand. The righteous and demonic facti —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, no harem, no wish fulfillment—is there really no one reading Xianxia novels that focus on plot, storytelling, and depth? A complete outline is already available, with a 300,000-word draft. I've been brewing this story for many years and am ready to finish it. Welcome to all fans of classic Xianxia!

11. 11 最 The Strongest Cultivation Method: Stellar Evolution 最强修仙法星辰衍变 Gaming Scumbag游戏渣男Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing A new kind of high-IQ cultivation novel, bringing together the best elements of the genre. After tens of billions of years, the universe gradually evolved from primordial chaos into a world imbued with spirit and suitable for life. In their quest for power and immortality, living beings embarked on the long path of cultivation. By the Primordial Era, the cultivation world had reached its peak. A cultivator accidentally obtained a divine treasure born of nature. It recorded the universe’s creati 294Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    This novel, originally titled *The True Scripture of the Primordial Ancestor*, now known as *The Strongest Cultivation Method: Stellar Evolution*, combines the strengths of all previous cultivation novels. Divided into three time periods, it begins with the universe's birth as chaos, a state of utter disorder. From this chaotic state, the universe slowly evolved into the Primordial Era, where various intelligent and powerful beings gradually emerged. These beings grew stronger through devouring and cultivation, and within just a few hundred billion years of the Primordial Era, nearly two thousand Immortal Ancestors and one thousand Demon Ancestors appeared. Immortal Ancestors and Demon Ancestors represent the most powerful level in the entire cultivation world and the extreme demon realm, their cultivation having reached its limit. During this era, the most powerful Immortal Ancestor unexpectedly obtained a divine artifact. This artifact recorded the evolution of the universe over hundreds of billions of years, and it is said to have also recorded events before the universe's birth. From this artifact, the Immortal Ancestor comprehended a special cultivation method, allowing him to enter the only realm surpassing Immortal Ancestors—the Super Immortal Scripture. From then on, he was hailed as the Primordial Ancestor by both the cultivation and demon realms, and the cultivation method he comprehended from the artifact is called the True Scripture of the Primordial Ancestor. "A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime." To obtain the Ancestral Scripture, the Ancestral Ancestor became the enemy of all Immortal Ancestors and Demon Ancestors. All the Immortal Ancestors and Demon Ancestors joined forces to ambush and kill him. Even with the Ancestral Scripture, the Ancestral Ancestor was no match for three thousand Immortal Ancestors and Demon Ancestors. Finally, he used a powerful move from the Ancestral Scripture to perish together with the Immortal Ancestors and Demon Ancestors. All the Immortal Ancestors, Demon Ancestors, and the Ancestral Ancestor vanished, ending the Primordial Era. This great war depleted the primordial energy of heaven and earth. For hundreds of millions of years after the Primordial Era, no Demon Ancestor or Immortal Ancestor was born. After the primordial energy slowly recovered, an Immortal Ancestor and a Demon Ancestor were born again, the Immortal Ancestor's power overwhelming the Demon Ancestor. Later, an Immortal obtained a portion of the Ancestral Scripture and became an Immortal Ancestor. This portion of the Ancestral Scripture was renamed the Star Evolution Technique. When cultivated to its peak, the Star Evolution Technique could enhance all cultivation techniques, infinitely strengthen magical treasures to the strongest immortal treasures, enhance elixirs, herbs, and formations, and even strengthen the body and everything in the world. Two immortal ancestors engaged in a fierce war to unify the cultivation world. This brutal battle lasted two million years until one side was defeated; this era is known as the Ancient Era. After the Ancient Era ended, the cultivation world was unified by the immortal ancestors. The protagonist, Lin Han, a mortal, offended the son of a high-ranking official because his girlfriend was coveted. His girlfriend was stolen, his entire family was wiped out, and he was chased to the point of jumping off a cliff. He survived by chance, received guidance from a master, joined a major cultivation sect, and after achieving Foundation Establishment, sought revenge. He obtained the Star Evolution Technique and began to dominate the cultivation world until he unified it. The world has many realms suitable for life, each with varying strengths. The strongest are the True Immortal Realm and the Extreme Demon Realm; the middle realms include the Spirit Realm and the True Demon Realm, among countless others; the weakest are the Demon Realm and the Human Realm, etc. The novel's main theme is intelligence, hard work, and luck. Even the strongest cultivation techniques require a clever person, hard work, and countless strokes of luck to reach the pinnacle.

12. 12 天 With Unrivaled Talent, All I Want Is to Stay Alive 天赋无敌的我，一心只想苟活 Xi Ruohuang惜若黄Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Feel-good power fantasy + Invincible + King of Keeping a Low Profile] Because of his youthful arrogance, Lin Feng paid for it with his life. He arrived in a place called the Nine Provinces Continent and became the useless eldest senior brother of the Divine Firmament Sword Sect. I died after living loudly in my previous life. This time, I want to live quietly. Unfortunately, his master was ambushed by villains, leaving Lin Feng no choice but to reveal a tiny sliver of his talent and shock the w 228.1kReads8.3Score12.9kShelves

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    Such a good book only gets an 8.8 rating. The problem is the slow update speed; only two chapters a day. If you updated ten or more chapters a day, it wouldn't just be an 8.8, it would be a perfect score!

13. 13 乱 The Han Immortal Clan of the Chaotic Star Sea: Invincible Since Its Founding on a Small Island 乱星海韩氏仙族，从小岛开始无敌 Plum Ancestor杨梅老祖Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing [Family cultivation, decisive and ruthless, no System, fast-paced, lighthearted, exploration, growth] The Daoists and Buddhists have vanished; gods and ghosts are nowhere to be found. The Starfall Sea stretches beyond the horizon. As the years roll on, how many heroes have been swept away by its mighty waves? Han Tianming, head of the Han family on Qingling Island, happens upon a map brimming with opportunities. From then on, the Han family begins its rise! Seek hidden treasures, explore opport 10.3kReads8.6Score636Shelves
14. 14 修 The First Great Mess in the Cultivation World 修仙界第一混乱 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted “Sect Master Sun, your sect is now a renowned sword sect in the northern cultivation world. What is your opinion of Dean Xu?” “I often tell people in the know that Dean Xu is my idol. People hunt him down, and he still tries to make friends and strike deals with them. He raises disciples until they reach Foundation Establishment, then stops teaching them and sells them off to other sects. Now his students are everywhere, and his people are all over the place.” “And how do the senior members of 177.9kReads9.5Score31.7kShelves

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    A super engaging fantasy novel, with a humor rating of 9.9.

15. 15 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 226.6kReads9.5Score27.3kShelves
16. 16 听 Heard His Senior Brother Was Going Down the Mountain, the Demon Ancestor Practiced Buddhist Teachings All Night 听说师兄要下山，魔祖连夜修佛法 I Just Love Bewitching Women就喜欢妖女Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Wang Huitian is a self-conscious man with no spiritual roots, yet his swordsmanship is divine. From the moment he leaves the mountain, the world knows no peace! Demon Ancestor: “What? He’s going down the mountain? Quick, bring me my kasaya!” Demon Clan: “Damn it, my son’s meat is tender. Hurry and hide him!” Forbidden Grounds: “We’re doing a deep clean today. Tomorrow, everyone must stay silent. Anyone who dares disobey will be thrown onto the mountain.” He demands a title from heaven and earth, 13kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    I feel like they're ready to carry the banner for the next generation of fantasy novels.

17. 17 一 One Sword Opens the Immortal Gate 一剑，开仙门 Hot Pot Lover就爱吃火锅Eastern Fantasy5.5M WordsOngoing Classical xianxia romance + swordsmanship + immortal cultivation + love + the heavens and myriad worlds + one heroine + no harem + no stupidity + no mindless decisions + comedy + wild imagination Thirty thousand years ago, a great war to destroy the immortals erupted in the metaverse. The Immortal Court collapsed, the Heavenly Dao was damaged, and spiritual energy dissipated. The entire metaverse split apart into various domains, including the Myriad Heavens, the Sacred, the Demonic, and the Spi 10.9kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves
18. 18 万EN The Ultimate Underdog 万古第一废材 Little Seventeen the Crybaby爱哭的小十七Eastern Fantasy10.1M WordsOngoing [Invincible, Fiery, Fast-Paced, Constant Updates, Strongly Recommended by Hundreds of Millions of Readers!] A hundred thousand years ago, everyone was like a dragon, and all could cultivate the martial path. After the Calamity Transformation, the Heavenly Dao collapsed and the gods fell, leaving behind only an ancient tower of reincarnation. A hundred thousand years later, martial cultivation had become a matter of bloodline. A trash bloodline was no better than an insect and could not cultivate 268.8kReads9.0Score22.4kShelves

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    A Must-Read! *The Burial Realm*, a Grand Epic of the Fantasy World. My dear readers, today I'm highly recommending a powerful fantasy novel—*The Burial Realm*. It constructs a magnificent and epic fantasy world, from its unique setting and captivating plot to its vividly portrayed characters, every aspect of which is absolutely stunning, making it a classic of fantasy fiction. The protagonist, Ling Xuan, is a distinctive character. Originally an ordinary boy from an ordinary family, he harbors extraordinary ambitions. He is resolute and courageous, like a drawn blade; once he sets his goal, he forges ahead without hesitation. A turning point in his life leads him onto a thorny path of cultivation. Facing countless challenges and hardships, his eyes never waver or show the slightest fear. Ling Xuan is meticulous and always able to calmly think and devise solutions in difficult situations. He is loyal and devoted to his friends, willing to defy the world to protect those around him. As his cultivation level rises, Ling Xuan gradually matures from a naive youth into a hero capable of shouldering the weight of the world, a transformation that is thrilling to witness. The mysterious woman, Youmeng, is like a fairy shrouded in mist, enigmatic and captivating. She possesses a cool and aloof air, dressed in snow-white robes, seemingly untouched by worldly concerns. Youmeng's origins are shrouded in mystery, yet she is incredibly powerful, willingly accompanying Ling Xuan on his adventures. She appears cold on the outside but warm on the inside, seemingly indifferent to the world, but in reality, she holds fast to her own principles and harbors deep affection. Whenever Ling Xuan encounters danger, Youmeng always comes to his aid. Her magic is ethereal yet sharp, like a dreamlike bubble, yet possesses immense power. In her interactions with Ling Xuan, she is gradually moved by his passion and perseverance, and her cold heart begins to melt. The gripping plot of *The Burial Realm* begins in a peaceful town, where Ling Xuan accidentally obtains a mysterious jade pendant, thus beginning his extraordinary life. Hidden within the jade pendant is the legacy of an ancient powerhouse, attracting the covetous eyes of various forces. To evade pursuit, Ling Xuan was forced to embark on a life of escape. During this journey, he met You Meng, and the two joined forces to explore the secrets of the jade pendant. They faced countless dangers on their journey, venturing into mysterious ruins and ancient battlefields, engaging in fierce battles against various powerful monsters and evil forces. During one exploration of the mysterious ruins, they encountered an attack from a guardian beast. The beast was enormous, its roar deafening, and its flames could instantly reduce everything to ashes. Ling Xuan and You Meng worked together seamlessly. Ling Xuan used his agility and intelligence to distract the beast, while You Meng used magic to find its weaknesses. Ultimately, the two successfully defeated the beast and obtained the precious treasures within the ruins. As the story progressed, Ling Xuan learned a shocking secret: the Burial Heaven Realm was about to open, a mysterious space where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged. It was said that those who entered and obtained the necessary opportunities would be able to rule the world. To protect his family and friends, and to stop those with ill intentions from using the power of the Burial Realm for evil, Ling Xuan decides to enter it. However, even more brutal challenges and conspiracies await him. Various forces engage in a thrilling struggle within the Burial Realm, and Ling Xuan struggles to survive amidst numerous crises, constantly pushing his own limits. Can he emerge victorious in this ever-changing Burial Realm, realize his dreams, and uphold the justice in his heart? "Burial Realm," with its captivating plot, rich and diverse characters, and grand and magnificent world-building, presents readers with a fantasy feast. Highly recommended for all fantasy novel lovers—come and step into this world full of wonder and adventure!

19. 19 一 A Blossom, A Cup of Wine, An Immortal Life 一花一酒一仙人，亦眠亦醉亦长生 Eat a Billion Less少吃亿点Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [This book is also known as The Nine Tales of Peach Blossom Spring] [The print edition of The Nine Tales of Peach Blossom Spring goes on sale at 7 p.m. on November 15!] [Immortality + taking disciples + no female lead + lighthearted comedy, no tearjerkers] When your master serves food, you spin the table; when your master chants a spell, you chatter away. When your master rests, you sing; when your master sleeps in, you bang on a pot. Your master is immortal, but your life is short; your master 196.6kReads9.5Score24.6kShelves

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    Traditional fantasy is becoming increasingly rare, and this book is quite engaging, with a variety of vividly portrayed characters. Trust me, you're sure to find a character you like!

20. 20 重 Reborn Immortal Emperor: From the Start, I Beat Up the Heavenly Tribulation 重修仙帝：开局暴揍天劫 Wicked Little Dog歹毒小狗Eastern Fantasy182k WordsOngoing [Cultivation anew + Invincible + One heroine + Stunning late-story twist + Tight logic + Polished prose] After Yun Huaijin breaks through to the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor realm, he discovers that the mortal world's cycle of reincarnation has shattered, making it impossible to absorb the world's source and become its master. Without hesitation, he gives up his cultivation and starts over, setting out once more on the path to invincibility. As he searches for fragments of the reincarnati —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The opening is incredibly imaginative, the fight scenes are vividly described, and the writing is quite good. Unlike typical invincible protagonist stories, this one seems to have a major plot twist later on. I'm looking forward to the female lead's appearance...

21. 21 无 The Invincible Heavenly Emperor 无敌天帝 What Is Immortal and Mortal?何谓仙凡Eastern Fantasy8.2M WordsCompleted A botched ascension sends Ye Fan back to life a hundred years in the past. A prodigy in every field, with an endless array of martial arts techniques, knowledge of everything under the sun, and the power to foresee the future. Now that I am reborn, I shall rule heaven and earth. Those who disobey me will die! Those who refuse to submit will be slain! One word can bring an age of chaos to heel; one sword can cleave the nine heavens. I command divine beasts, forge divine weapons, shatter the void, 15.7kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    Traditional fantasy, rising from humble beginnings.

22. 22 不 Immortal Heavenly Emperor 不朽天帝 What Is Immortal and Mortal?何谓仙凡Eastern Fantasy7.0M WordsCompleted After narrowly escaping death time and again, Gu Changqing awakens an undying bloodline. He burns his essence blood, sacrifices his soul, tempers his body through self-inflicted wounds, and refines his path with pill poison. Born into humble circumstances, he still dares to swallow the heavens. Even as one abandoned by the Heavenly Dao, he will fight the heavens for supremacy. Become a god, and I am the God King. Become a demon, and I am the Demon Lord! A young man from the Northern Frontier, wi 11kReads8.9Score721Shelves
23. 23 我EN I Only Wanted to Destroy My Sect, So How Did I Defy Heaven and Become a God? 我只想毁灭宗门，咋逆天成神了 Moonlit Night明月夜色Eastern Fantasy7.7M WordsOngoing Reborn into the number one sect under heaven: it should have been a perfect start. But Chu Xinghe discovered that his cultivation path was a little unusual. Could he become invincible under heaven just by destroying his own sect? Building the number one sect under heaven wasn’t easy, but surely destroying it wouldn’t be hard? Chu Xinghe soon discovered that it really wasn’t easy. He racked his brains trying to bring down his own sect, but why did every attempt only make it stronger? Countless ye 79.1kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves
24. 24 怎 What Should I Do? I’m Still One Small Goal Away from Ascension! 怎么办，离升仙还差一个小目标！ Short Trip短途Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating for ten years and working as a menial servant for three, Chen Luo finally awakens his System, only to discover he has to make money to become stronger! Coins, treasures, martial arts techniques, pills: anything valuable can be converted into wealth points. Chen Luo never passes up a chance to beg for money. He works his tail off, using the wealth points he earns to raise his cultivation, master martial arts, and unlock his talents! He’ll make it big in the world of immort 16.7kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves
25. 25 开 The Empress Is My Principal Wife From the Start 开局女帝做正宫 Spicy Little Crawfish劲爆小龙虾Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Xiao Tian, a man with a persecution complex, is the top operative of Earth’s assassin organization and a grandmaster who has mastered both internal and external arts. When he is surrounded and attacked, he transmigrates to another world where combat power is off the charts and becomes the Empress’s husband. In the eyes of others, Xiao Tian is an ordinary man with no cultivation, the world’s number one kept man. And, right on cue, the System arrives. This seems to be a story about an Earthling wi 27kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
26. 26 隐EN The Hidden Demon Lord: The Empress Demands Responsibility 隐世魔尊，女帝带娃上门求负责 Lazy Cat on the Roof屋上懒猫Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [One Female Lead] [Devoted Husband] [Raising a Child] [Invincible] Ning Yechen was once an unparalleled Demon Venerable. He unified the Demon Realm by himself, beat the Immortal Realm to a pulp, and struck terror into the hearts of the Six Realms. Tired of all the fighting and killing, he eventually chose to live in seclusion among mortals, quietly enjoying life as a carefree hermit. Then one night, an Immortal Realm Empress, afflicted by a lust-inducing aphrodisiac, fell into the mortal world a 38.1kReads8.9Score4.6kShelves

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    This is pretty good, incredibly satisfying!

27. 27 反 Villain: Because of Me? The Whole Family Became Villains? 反派：因为我？全家就成了反派？ Sad Words Ten悲伤语十Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Transmigration] + [Villain] + [Great Emperor] + [Yandere One-Heroin Romance!!!] + [Invincible] + [Absurd, Feel-Good Story] After arriving in this world, Jiang Chenxi became the son of a Great Emperor. [Heh heh! I never thought I could become the protagonist of a world too. I’m a man who knows the script! Heh heh heh~~] “Wait, Big Bro, how do you have a Supreme Bone and Double Pupils?” “Second Bro, what the heck is a Supreme Sword Physique?” “Third Bro, how do you have an Ancient Sacred Body too 1.1kReads5.9Score102Shelves
28. 28 一 One Daily Sign-In, and the Empress Broke Down in Tears After Our Separation 一天一签到，和离后女帝哭疯了 Divine Words Mislead the Masses神言惑众Eastern Fantasy375k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Qin Yun was granted a marriage by the emperor and, from the start, wed the Great Qian Empire’s number-one female war god. However, the emperor was wary of the female war god. He granted the marriage in public while secretly suppressing her. For a time, Qin Yun seemed to have entered paradise, but in reality, he had stepped into hell. Fortunately, his System awakened. [On the first day of marriage, receive the Supreme Bone.] [On the second day of marriage, receive ten years 18.4kReads7.6Score1.2kShelves
29. 29 酒 The Wine Sword Immortal: A God-Tier Brewer Who Slays the Heavenly Gate While Drunk! 酒剑仙：神级酿酒师，醉斩天门！ Where Did the God of Wealth Go?财神去哪了Urban739k WordsOngoing The Heavenly Gate descended, spiritual qi revival began, and exotic beasts appeared. The young Wang Xianxian unexpectedly awakened a mundane vocation: [Brewer]. At the brink of despair, he comprehended the Way of Wine and awakened the vocation [Wine Sword Immortal]. From then on, Wang Xianxian began his path to strength: brewing wine, drinking wine, and getting drunk. Years later, the Wine Sword Immortal stood atop the Heavenly Gate. He gazed at the demons filling the skies. With a flick of his 5.8kReads9.3Score477Shelves
30. 30 我 I Carved Out a Kingdom and Became a King, and Now You Finally Approve? 我裂土封王，你才瞧得上？ Great Qin, Great Ming, Great Tang, Guan Zizai大秦大明大唐关自在Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [No bootlicking] + [Alternate history] + [Passionate] + [No System, but an invincible golden finger!!] + [Grim battlefield action] + [No cultivation or high-level martial arts] + [Story-focused, not a power fantasy] Transmigrating to the Great Qian, he was born as the grandson of the Duke Who Guards the Nation and the son of the Marquis of Dingyuan. Wealth, glory, and status were his for the taking. But after the Duke and Marquis enacted reforms to strengthen the country, they fought to the dea 4.4kReads8.2Score318Shelves
31. 31 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8kShelves

    Reader note

    They're all alright, they look fine to me anyway.

32. 32 说 The Villain Was Supposed to Be Redeemed, So How Did This Become a Marry-First, Fall-in-Love-Later Story? 说好的救赎反派怎么成了先婚后爱 Late Bamboo Branch竹枝晚Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Dramatic, hilarious, gorgeous overachiever Shen Xitang × aloof, sweet-faced-but-dark, world-ending Sword Venerable Wei Xiaomo] After dying suddenly in the apocalypse, Shen Xitang transmigrates into a cannon-fodder supporting heroine in a xianxia novel full of household intrigue. The heroine is her older sister, locked in a painful romance with a scumbag who wants to keep Shen Xitang as his mistress. Unable to bear the humiliation, the original Shen Xitang severed her own meridians, driving her 1.2kReads7.6Score166Shelves
33. 33 神 Mythic Arena: Ying Zheng from the Start, May His Reign Last Forever 神话擂台：开局嬴政，既寿永昌 Angry Chicken Bro愤怒的鸡哥Urban1.7M WordsCompleted The Mythic Arena descends, and the native gods of every nation appear one after another. The Japanese have Amaterasu, India has Shiva, and America has Odin... Only the Chinese pantheon is missing, and China is defeated. But the gears of fate begin to turn backward. Su Ming is reborn, with the complete Chinese divine genealogy in his hands. Have you ever heard of Qin Shi Huang, the eternal First Emperor, who slew the Western God King with a mortal body... The Monkey King answers the call. All liv 8.6kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
34. 34 都 Urban: My Whole Family Are the Main Characters 都市：我全家都是主角 Down the Mountain to Catch Cats下山抓猫Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [One heroine, goofy, shameless] Ye Xinghui, who had a golden finger, was tricked by a shady deity and sent to another world. At first, Ye Xinghui planned to use his golden finger to become the main character of an urban novel, but... when he saw his parents’ files, he was completely stunned. His dad was actually the legendary Soldier King, while his mom was the legitimate daughter of China’s foremost family. That wasn’t all. When his older brother suddenly woke up and said, “Wasn’t I supposed to 5kReads8.9Score379Shelves
35. 35 离 Ridiculous! You Want Cuddles Every Day, and You Call Yourself an Ice-Cold Empress? 离谱，天天要抱抱，还冰山女帝？ Mo Zhuzi墨竹子Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Female emperor + she pursues him + sweet romance + one heroine + an utterly adorable heroine] Abandoned as a pawn by the Demon Sect, Nie Chen goes alone to deliver a declaration of war to the Qingyue Female Emperor. He thinks he is as good as dead, but his System awakens and turns the declaration of war into a love letter! Nie Chen’s heart sinks. “I swear, I didn’t do this!” As soon as he says it, the aloof and haughty Qingyue Female Emperor blushes, her autumn eyes full of tender emotion. “The 12.5kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
36. 36 我 My Wife Is Actually the Saintess of the Demon Realm 我的夫人竟是魔界圣女 Hot-Tempered Ginseng火大的人参Eastern Fantasy407k WordsCompleted Yue Yao: “My husband is a perfect gentleman who saves lives and heals the wounded. He is Hua Tuo reborn.” Zhou Fan: “My wife is clever, graceful, and virtuous, a true lady of refinement.” Endless red leaves drift down as two figures of overwhelming power pass each other. The moment their eyes meet... “Husband, aren't you a doctor?” “Wife, aren't you a lady of refinement?” 575Reads8.8Score101Shelves
37. 37 刚 I Just Turned into a Vampire, and the Campus Belle Dragged Me Home 刚变吸血鬼，就被校花学姐抓回家 Pure Little Orange纯洁的小橘Urban584k WordsCompleted [One Female Lead + Light Action + Badass Heroine + Super-Sweet Romance] Su Xiyan is the school’s unanimously acclaimed beauty and a young genius in the kendo club. She also has a hidden identity: the youngest legendary demon hunter. Chen Shuo has just transmigrated when he discovers he’s become a weak, helpless little vampire. From the start, Su Xiyan captures him and takes him home. From then on, Chen Shuo lives by just two rules. “First: Su Xiyan is always right.” “Second: If Su Xiyan is wrong 5.4kReads8.9Score592Shelves
38. 38 开 From the Start, I Became the Trickster Who Gets Stronger by Outsmarting Others 开局成为老六，阴人就能变强 Wanli Yun万里云Eastern Fantasy346k WordsCompleted [One heroine, high-octane intellect, political intrigue, struggle for the throne] The Third Prince sets a trap to have me killed! The Ninth Princess travels a thousand miles to take my life! The acting pope has become the Holy Emperor’s lackey and is eager to see me dead! The Holy Emperor closes in at every turn, and I have nowhere left to retreat! Then let’s rebel! A million troops march north, advancing on the Sacred Capital! Seize control of the religion! Claim the throne! Conquer the eight c 26Reads6.0Score—Shelves
39. 39 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves
40. 40 帝 The Empire's Number One Playboy: A Heavenly Beauty Seeks My Hand in Marriage from the Start 帝国第一纨绔：开局天娇神女求娶 Codename Daylight代号白昼Eastern Fantasy264k WordsCompleted [One heroine] [White-Haired Asura] [Asura System] Luo Xiu transmigrated into a xuanhuan world while still in his mother's womb. He was born with a head of white hair, eyes like a sea of blood, and brows sharp as bloodied blades. With jade-like skin and an Asura's face, he was born to be a slayer! At fifteen, he awakened the Asura System! Unlike ordinary people, he did not need to cultivate. He only had to keep fighting, and the System would turn the vitality of those he killed into Asura energy, 2kReads6.6Score134Shelves
41. 41 污 You Acted So Noble When I Was Slandered, So Why Beg Me When Your Sect Was Destroyed? 污蔑时清高，灭宗时你求我干嘛？ Ascend to Immortality in a Hundred Days百日飞升Eastern Fantasy678k WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + no System + no being pushed around + exhilarating action + no redemption arc + no suppressed cultivation + refining the entire family of the Son of Destiny into the Myriad Souls Banner + no saintly characters + somewhat dark] Xiao Chen is reborn. In his previous life, he was the Holy Son of the Azure Cloud Sacred Land and the greatest figure in the Desolate Region. But his junior sister Liu Ruyan, whom he treated like his own younger sister, betrayed him. She willingly gav 2.2kReads7.4Score314Shelves
42. 42 凡EN Mortal Bones, Immortal Destiny 凡骨 Master of One Update壹更大师Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available to buy online) The world's spiritual bones are divided into four grades. First grade: Heavenly Spiritual Bones. Second grade: Golden Spiritual Bones. Third grade: Mystic Spiritual Bones. Fourth grade: White Spiritual Bones. All the rest are ordinary bones, unfit for cultivation. Xu Taiping is an ordinary man with ordinary bones, yet he swears to prove to the cultivation world that ordinary bones can slay demons, ordinary bones can vanquish evil, and ordinary b 557.8kReads9.3Score70.2kShelves
43. 43 这 This Holy Son Is Way Too Cautious 这个圣子太稳健啦 Fat Cat in the Deep Alley深巷肥猫Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing [Reborn + Satisfying power fantasy + Daily life + Cunning protagonist + Lighthearted + Subverts expectations] “This is paradise for the strong and a graveyard for the weak.” Su Huai, a burned-out office worker, wakes up to discover he has transmigrated to the Immortal Domain, a place where the strong prey on the weak and danger lurks everywhere. After seven chaotic lives ending in tragic deaths and fresh starts, with no favor from the System, he finally uses the experience of his previous lives 16.6kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
44. 44 长 The Immortal’s Long-Lived Tomb 长生仙墓 Wine Without Desire无欲的酒Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Lu Changsheng possesses the Eternal Immortal Body, living forever through the ages, never to die. Over countless years, he has roamed through a myriad of worlds and accumulated boundless experience. He has served as a carefree Immortal Emperor, run a tavern and sold wine, founded a sect as the mysterious and carefree sect leader, and opened a clinic as a master healer who saves lives. He has also wielded a three-foot sword, sweeping across the world with his sword energy as the Azure-Robed Sword 30.1kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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    It's time to bring out the ultimate book! [Learned it][Learned it]

45. 45 问 Three Sins Against Heaven 问天三罪 4035Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Demonic cultivator] + [Decisive and ruthless] The gods choose the gifted. The demons choose those who never give up. My name is Chen Ze, and I was chosen by a demon. Of course, you can call me Gui Qing. Speak my name on the road to reincarnation, and Granny Meng will give you free soup. That day, I questioned the heavens three times. The gods and Buddhas across the realms said nothing, and I knew there was no place for me in this world anymore. In that case, I have no choice but t 32.8kReads9.2Score3.9kShelves
46. 46 修 Asura Heavenly Emperor 修罗天帝 Lab Rat实验小白鼠Eastern Fantasy8.5M WordsCompleted Eight years ago, a sudden upheaval struck Thunderclap Ancient City overnight. Qin Ming, the young lord of the city, was sent to Qingyun Sect as a servant, while two hundred thousand residents were driven into the Great Azure Mountain and enslaved. Eight years later, after tempering his spirit and entering the martial path, the unyielding youth awakens as a demon of slaughter and rises against the heavens. Give me a blade, and I can shatter the sky. Give me a sword, and I can point it toward the 27.4kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves
47. 47 大 The Great Dao Is the Pinnacle 大道为巅 Yi Qingfeng弈青锋Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Qingfeng's new novel, This Player Has a Problem in the Head, is serializing now and has plenty of chapters ready to binge] Ning Yuan bears the blood of an emperor and has had his six senses sealed. He ends up stranded in a peerlessly perilous place, but turns misfortune into fortune when the greatest Sword God of all time takes him in. He becomes the Fist Ancestor's disciple, coming and going through the deadly land as if it were deserted, digging for treasures and farming. From then on, he vow 11.7kReads9.2Score961Shelves
48. 48 仙 Immortal Martial Emperor 仙武帝尊 Six Realms, Three Paths六界三道Eastern Fantasy9.4M WordsCompleted Nine thousand years ago, the Immortal Martial Emperor led a million divine generals into the ancient primordial wilderness. Not one of them returned, and only a wisp of true fire remained in the world. Nine thousand years later, Ye Chen, a discarded disciple, was driven from his sect and left with nowhere to go. By a twist of fate, he came into possession of the true fire and set foot on the path of immortal martial cultivation once more. This is a world where gods, demons, immortals, and Buddha 60.5kReads9.1Score14.3kShelves
49. 49 九EN Nine Star Hegemon Body Art 九星霸体诀 Ordinary Magician平凡魔术师Eastern Fantasy18.7M WordsOngoing Was he an Alchemy Emperor reborn, or had he fused with another soul? Long Chen was a talentless youth whose spiritual root, spiritual blood, and spiritual bone had been stolen. Relying on the divine alchemy techniques in his memories, he cultivates the mysterious Nine-Star Hegemon Body Art, pierces through layer upon layer of mystery, and uncovers a world-shaking plot. He commands the universe in his palm, treads upon the sun and moon, and suppresses evil spirits and wicked gods. Rumor has it in 209.6kReads9.3Score10.9kShelves
50. 50 在 Striving to Become a Model Worker in the Cultivation World 在修仙界力争做劳模 Consumables耗材Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing Lin Heqing arrives in the world of immortal cultivation and realizes that if he doesn't work hard, he'll be left behind. So he throws himself into his work, determined to be a model laborer... Wait, no. Lin Heqing accidentally transmigrates to the world of immortal cultivation and gains his own golden finger. But the path to cultivation is already full of obstacles. What kind of world can a soul from another realm carve out on this vast land? But then he realizes that something seems wrong. Who 271Reads5.3Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    This is a traditional fantasy story. The male protagonist was originally an ordinary person who gradually grows into a powerful figure. He keeps a low profile in the early stages to develop his power, but he changes later on. The story is not yet finished.

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