A Powerful Female Cultivator Who's a Sword Specialist, With a Male Lead and a Sect Tournament 修仙女主十分厉害是剑修，有男主，有宗门大比

1. 1 我 I'm the Cannon Fodder Villainess. So What If I Give Up? 我，炮灰女配，摆烂怎么了！ Ink Falling in Nine Layers九重落墨Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Sheng Xi transmigrates into a novel about a heroine adored by everyone, becoming a cannon-fodder supporting character whose only purpose is to serve as a stepping stone for the beloved heroine! Faced with a deadly start, Sheng Xi wisely backs down and heads down the mountain in the middle of the night to find a new sect where she can lie flat. Hmph. Whoever wants to be a stepping stone can do it themselves. Her new sect has simple relationships and no performance reviews. Every one of her se 13.7kReads9.3Score1.8k14d adds

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   The female lead is named Sheng tide, and the male lead is Yuan Xian. They are junior sister and senior brother, both sword cultivators. The female lead's cultivation level is only at the second level of Qi Refining, outwardly speaking. Even if she were a Nascent Soul cultivator, she would only appear to be at the Qi Refining level. She starts with top-tier cultivation techniques, her parents are incredibly powerful, and her master is even more so. She's a genius who thinks about giving up every day but has no choice but to work hard. Her sect has also participated in many sect competitions in the early stages, which are quite funny, and she has many outrageous antics.

2. 2 废 The Good-for-Nothing Junior Sister Clings to Her Heartless Senior Brother 废柴师妹抱定无情道师兄大腿 Jun Yue Feng Xi君悦风兮Fantastical Romance477k WordsOngoing Su Qinghe transmigrates into a cultivation world, becoming a good-for-nothing with four mixed spiritual roots, mocked by everyone. Other people can cultivate for a day and make as much progress as she does in three years. She gives it her all and barely reaches Foundation Establishment. Luckily, she has good fortune. A high-ranking master from the Lingxiao Immortal Sect takes her in and dotes on her like a daughter, letting her use any spiritual treasures and medicines she wants. She has only on 86Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book fits the bill. Both the male and female leads are sword cultivators. The male lead is a cool, gentle, and elegant senior brother with a youthful vibe. The female lead is also a character who grows and develops. In the early stages, she has four mixed spiritual roots, but after being reborn, she has an ice spiritual root and a rather cold personality. The two work together to slay demons and monsters in the early stages and gradually become stronger. Later, they experience many things and slowly get together!

3. 3 让 You Want Me to Give the Heroine Her Fortune? I Kill the System from the Start 让我给女主送机缘？开局反杀系统 Beautiful Years锦色流年Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [The ratings are low because the book was just listed] [Genius junior sister with a lightning spirit root ✖️ sickly, beautiful second senior brother (the book’s big boss)]+ [The System doesn’t make it past three chapters]+ [Neither lead is reborn or transmigrates]+ [Romance]+ [Character growth and power progression] A voice claiming to be a System suddenly appeared in Qin Zhi’s mind, ordering her to give other people opportunities. Otherwise, she would be punished with an electric shock. But she 1.7kReads8.5Score29814d adds

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   The weapons are all swords, and they all belong to sects and participate in grand competitions.

4. 4 反 The Villain's Worldview Gets Reported? If I Don't Snatch Opportunities, I'll Lose 反派三观被举报？不抢机缘算我输 Beautiful Years锦色流年Ancient Romance482k WordsCompleted [Sweet cultivation novel + Leveling-up progression + Transmigrate into a book + No System + Protagonist is not reborn + Romance + Heroine’s growth] [The heroine takes it easy at first + After chapter 77, she suspects there’s more to transmigrating into a book than meets the eye and begins cultivating in earnest] Ning Wan’s book was taken down after readers reported that its villain promoted bad values. She just wants to ask: aren’t all villains like that? The worst part is that she gets chosen a 651Reads8.4Score—14d adds
5. 5 遍 Fortune Everywhere? That’s Just the Heavenly Dao’s Script 遍地机缘？那是天道给的剧本 Beautiful Years锦色流年Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A cultivation story with steady power progression + romance + no System for the protagonist + no rebirth + no transmigration] Her parents are murdered by a mysterious figure in a single night. Yun Su becomes an orphan and sets out on the path of cultivation alone, searching for the killer and the truth behind her parents’ brutal deaths. The cultivation world is full of people killing for treasure. It’s too dangerous, so she’d better hide her half-demon identity and find a sect to protect her! S 891Reads7.6Score10314d adds
6. 6 我 My Husband Is Too Frail to Take Care of Himself 我那夫君柔弱不能自理 Qieqie Rong'an惬惬容安Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A Yan died. She had just turned fourteen that year. But five years after her death, she came back to life. Picking at her toes, she thought for a moment and remembered there was one thing she still hadn’t done. So she hurried through the night to Tianyuan, the foremost of the four great sects in the cultivation world, to find a sickly young man named Wen Qingci. Wen Qingci looked at A Yan, who had broken into Tianyuan Sect in the dead of night, beaten a whole group of disciples, and was now spr 11.8kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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   This one is similar; the female lead has off-the-charts fighting skills, she kills people and the male lead hands her the knife.

7. 7 男 A Tough Survival Guide for the Female Side Character in a Male-Oriented Novel 男频文女配的硬核生存指南 Yan Liushuang焰流霜Ancient Romance983k WordsOngoing (The rating has just been posted and will rise gradually.) [Eastern and Western Fantasy Combined + Sword Cultivator + Artifact Refiner + Genius + Sect + Strong Female Lead + Light Ensemble Cast] The moment Ji Heng opens her eyes, she finds herself inside that male-oriented power fantasy novel she used to complain about, as the fiancée with the same name who had broken off her engagement?! According to the plot, she is supposed to be publicly humiliated by the male lead at their three-year appoin 1.3kReads8.2Score15414d adds

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   This smells amazing and looks amazing.

8. 8 穿 Book Transmigration: The Abstinent Young Master Offers Me His Lap 穿书：禁欲少主对我主动献上大腿 Nine Sheets of Paper九片纸Ancient Romance358k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a Book + Cultivation + Sweet Romance] Yun Xitang opened her eyes and found she'd transmigrated into a book. The original story's hero and heroine disgusted her. But she'd transmigrated into the hero's pathetic devoted admirer! That was even more disgusting. What's more, the original Yun Xitang was a despised cannon-fodder character. Yun Xitang raised an eyebrow. A despised cannon-fodder? She'd bombard the hero and heroine herself! Her sharp retorts nearly made them break cha 475Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   🌺🍀Yun Xitang transmigrated into a novel as a tragically killed, universally disliked female supporting character! She cultivates immortality, becomes invincible, steals the female lead's favor, and has an incredibly sharp tongue—it's hilarious! 😂😂😂😂

9. 9 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 14.5kReads8.0Score2.2k14d adds

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   This sword cultivation novel is really good, the male characters are chaste and the female characters are not [already hooked]: A vibrant ensemble cast + serious cultivation + serious humor + serious multiple pairings [Note] A haughty junior brother, a cold and aloof senior brother, a demonic young master…💘 From disdain to affection, the plot is rich and the whole story flows smoothly😘 I recommend giving it a try.

10. 10 和 I Swapped Sects with the Real Heiress: I Ascended, and She Was Sacrificed to Heaven 和真千金互换宗门，我飞升她祭天 Big December十二月大Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [The animated comic adaptation is now available] In her previous life, Ye Qingning transmigrated into a cultivation novel and became the fake heiress. But after failing to win over the second male lead, the world unexpectedly restarted, and Ye Qingning was reborn on the day before she was due to leave for Luoyun Sect. Unexpectedly, the real heiress, the heroine, was reborn too. She even pretended to be kind and suggested they trade sects. Penglai Sect was the foremost immortal sect, but in her p 4.6kReads8.9Score65114d adds
11. 11 疯 The Mad Senior Sister Is Rebellious to the Bone, Drawing Her Sword to Slay the Original Story 疯批师姐一身反骨，拔剑创死原著 A Fleeting Moment of Youth芳华刹那Ancient Romance617k WordsOngoing After an accident, Xie Zhao is born into a cultivation novel full of ridiculous Mary Sue clichés. She becomes the hapless senior sister who has her sword bone and spiritual root personally dug out by her master to save the female lead, the child of destiny. Xie Zhao, the designated plot device, smiles faintly. “...Great.” The System curls up its little body and trembles. This has nothing to do with it. In the original novel, the heroine Yu Rongrong has an adorable, sweet face and a somewhat scat 1.2kReads9.1Score17714d adds

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    Nice!!!!!

12. 12 晴 What a Thunderbolt! Did She Transmigrate into a Cultivation Novel? 晴天霹雳啊，她穿越的是修仙文？ Ten Thousand Miles of Flower Sea花海一万里Ancient Romance562k WordsOngoing [Strong female lead + traditional xuanhuan cultivation + a protagonist who grows stronger + decisive and ruthless + Heavenly Spirit Root] + [space, spirit beasts, sword cultivation, alchemy, formations, talismans] As a lone female cultivator, what is Wang Yixiu's path? Is it founding a sect, becoming its female sect leader, welcoming all who are destined to join, and making the dream of cultivation come true for those with spiritual roots? Is it building a city, becoming its female city lord, fi 561Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sword cultivator, sweetie 🥰

13. 13 仙 The Immortal World's White Moonlight Goes on a Rampage After Being Reborn 仙界白月光重生后杀疯了 Yun Zibing云子冰Ancient Romance506k WordsOngoing [A sect’s hellish reckoning + a scheming heroine + rebirth and revenge + ruthless heroine + everyone’s favorite + romance] After three years of suffering in a demon cave, Yun Qingluan returned to her sect by the skin of her teeth, only to find Su Qingqing had taken her place. Her senior brothers cherished Su Qingqing, and her master doted on her. For Su Qingqing’s sake, they hurled abuse at Yun Qingluan, tore out her heart, and drained her blood. Reborn with the memories of her previous life, Yu 42Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    If you don't like it, you don't have to pay.

14. 14 小 My Junior Sister Received the Cultivation World's Most-Wanted Notice 小师妹收到了修真界头号通缉令 Need a Tonic, Duck补药鸭Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Feel-good power fantasy + beloved by all + ensemble cast + secret identities + mutually devoted, equally matched 1v1 romance + classic cultivation progression Within her sect, the heroine is an innocent junior sister. Outside it, she’s a tyrannical black lotus. The hero seems like an untouchable, aloof beauty, but he’s actually a devoted romantic who follows her everywhere. Plot: The genius sword cultivator Duan Huaixu and his childhood friend Li Guanlan fell into the mortal world. By the time 612Reads9.3Score10014d adds

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    The female lead is a genius sword cultivator, decisive in killing, and has a male lead.

15. 15 虞 Yu Zhao Reborn: Cutting Ties and Settling Scores 虞昭重生断恩仇 Glass Salted Fish玻璃咸鱼Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing Original novel of the short drama "After Switching to the Heartless Path, My Senior Brothers Wept and Begged for Forgiveness" In her previous life, Yu Zhao spent her whole life fighting Ye Congxin to win back the affection of her master and five senior brothers. In the end, she became a traitor despised by everyone and was killed by the very master she loved. Reborn, she gave up trying to mend her relationship with her master and senior brothers, and took the initiative to cultivate the Heartles 15.8kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds

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    This book is truly wonderful... The original novel of the short drama tells the story of Yu Zhao, who, in her past life, fought Ye Congxin her entire life to win back the favor of her master and five senior brothers, ultimately becoming a traitor hated by everyone and being stabbed to death by her beloved master. Reborn, 😙 😚 she abandons the idea of mending her relationship with her master and senior brothers, and voluntarily switches to cultivating the Path of Ruthlessness. Who knew that her senior brothers, who hated her to the bone, would act so unexpectedly...

16. 16 逆 Rebel Against the Immortals 逆仙 Golden-Eyed Mao Sui金眼毛遂Eastern Fantasy335k WordsOngoing Those who live on despite their age are called immortals, and also thieves. For countless ages, cultivators have pursued the truth, weathered heavenly tribulations, opened the Gates of Heaven, and ascended to the Immortal Realm. Immortals stand above mortals, high and mighty. But now, the Martial Emperor has slain an immortal in mortal form, defying the heavens… Will the future of humanity be bright, or dark? 13.5kReads6.2Score37314d adds

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    This novel is incredibly exciting, brimming with fantasy and adventure elements, as the protagonist experiences many thrilling and dangerous events. The world-building, imbued with a Xianxia (Chinese fantasy) atmosphere, and the thrilling fight scenes will absolutely keep you hooked!

17. 17 仙 Renegade Immortal: The Mortal Realm of the Divine Domain 仙逆之凡尘神域 Yu Xin Yu域心雨Eastern Fantasy350k WordsOngoing “God” is nothing more than a title for lowly life forms! No! They’re not even remotely as worthy as lowly life forms. If you call an ant a “god,” how much power could it possibly have to change that fact? “Miracles” are nothing but trash among ants! How disgusting to let trash exist in this world! Here, whether you’re a god or an ant, you will all fall asleep here. And suffer the cruelest of fates. One died in the Three Realms of a parallel universe, never having achieved revenge. One was buried 36Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 逆 Defying the Immortals 逆仙 Passing Masked Stone Rider路过的假面骑石Eastern Fantasy216k WordsOngoing Where time flows backward, I shall reclaim my regrets, climb to the highest peak, and forge a pride that stands above the world. My fists will blaze across the Nine Provinces, and all under heaven will be in my hands! An endless journey awaits. With lovers and friends by my side, I will command the gears of time and make my name across the Nine Provinces. They call me Ouyang Wuqing, the man who severs a lover’s heart with his sword! I am Ouyang Haoyu, and time itself is mine to command. Watch me 204Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 仙 The Path of Renegade Immortal 仙逆之路 Becoming an Immortal Is Hard成仙难Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing A demonic heart disrupts the peace of countless worlds and descends upon the Spirit Qi Continent. Since I've been reborn, why not live freely and enjoy myself? I can turn from human to demon god and be reborn through nirvana. I don't care if you're human, ghost, demon, or god! Your boundless talent doesn't scare me! The fall of immortals upon the continent doesn't frighten me! What is the peak of this world? What is life and death? Is it seeing through the illusion, or returning from the dead? M 6Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 20 重 Reborn as the Protagonist of Renegade Immortal 重生之我在仙逆当主角 Memories of Regret in Ink忆悔墨痕Male-Channel Fanfiction119k WordsCompleted Heh, hehehe... As Wang Lin, I will face treacherous hearts, brutal struggles, mysterious magic treasures, and powerful enemies. Watch me rise through blood and storm, relying on an unwavering will and extraordinary wisdom to break the shackles of fate. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 21 轮EN The Reincarnated Immortal Clan 轮回仙族 Yingge莺歌Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted Born into humble circumstances, he uses his keen intelligence, steely resolve, and political cunning to rise against the odds, winning countless admirers along the way. Fortunately, love never weighs him down, and his fiery spirit remains strong. Watch as he navigates the mysteries of fate’s cycles, smashes the immortal race’s ten-thousand-year scheme, unifies the great paths of the Shadow Realm, the Realm of Humans and Beasts, and the Heavenly Net, commands billions of cultivators, and fights a 5Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 被 Abandoned by Her Sect, Second Senior Sister Spoils the Immortal Emperor 被宗门抛弃，二师姐她娇养了仙帝 Hardworking Nanhuang努力的南篁Ancient Romance277k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + Slow Burn + Slight Ensemble Cast + Slightly Beloved by All + Popular with Men and Women + Leveling Up and Fighting Monsters + Face-Slapping + Regret and Reconciliation + Love Rival Showdowns] Transmigrate-into-a-book version: After transmigrating into a book, Shen Nanqing was unlucky enough to become a cannon-fodder villainess who, out of jealousy, often used her senior-disciple status to bully the talented female protagonist, her junior sister, behind everyone's backs. To —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sword cultivator + has a romantic partner + sect competition champion

23. 23 猫 The Cat Demon Defies Heaven: The Emperor's One and Only Beloved Disciple! 猫妖逆天，帝尊的独宠徒！ Liu Shuyan柳书妍Fantastical Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan + two strong leads + both leads' first love + sweet and angsty + mythical beasts + ensemble cast] (Romance + cultivation, passion + action. The cat-demon heroine boldly pursues her man, with something for everyone!) “Our fates have always been shallow, yet our love runs so deep.” Xu Wan, an ordinary young woman from the twenty-first century, transmigrates into the world of cultivation and takes the form of a spirited cat demon. In the demon realm, she meets the aloof and noble Empe 63Reads9.5Score—14d adds

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    This is the book. It has a fresh theme and a clever concept. It has all the romance and plot you want to see.

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