Looking for Traditional Fantasy Novels Better Written Than *Steel and Sunflower* 求比《钢与葵》写的还好的传统玄幻小说

1. 1 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score239Shelves

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   Masters of fantasy novels use fantasy to vividly depict the lofty realm in their minds, contrasting the beauty the author pursues with the ugliness of real life, thus reflecting the brilliance of idealism. Such works are rare, so this masterpiece is worth reading.

2. 2 剑 The Sword Master Opens Heaven and Earth 剑主开天地 Laughing My Head Off笑死个亿Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted The Twelve Realms are a cage, and all living beings its fodder. Beneath the fate of a thousand-year harvest, nine-year-old simpleton Ling Tian awakens and dares to defy heaven, shattering the trap and trampling the heavens beneath his feet! He was once an inheritor who witnessed Pangu create the world. He obtained the Chaos World-Creation Sword and, with the sacrificial power of the entire Chaos clan, was reborn carrying three supreme Chaos treasures. Yet he became a foolish outcast, scorned by —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Those who are experiencing a reading slump should check out this book.

3. 3 踏 Treading the Heavens in Pursuit of the Dao 踏天追道 Laughing My Head Off笑死个亿Eastern Fantasy842k WordsCompleted Synopsis: At the dawn of the universe, the primordial being Lin created an unrivaled cultivation art in pursuit of transcendence, then disintegrated his body to be reincarnated. After ten thousand lifetimes of rise and fall, he awakens in the modern city in his ten-thousandth life! From body tempering to ascension, from Earth Immortal to Immortal Emperor, from quasi-god to eternal deity... Lin will journey through the Six Realms once more and climb to the summit again. In this life, he has not o 2Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 4 星 StarCraft: Prologue 星际争霸之序章 Plain as Water Chive Pancake平淡如水的韭菜盒子Sci-Fi & Apocalypse652k WordsCompleted Tang Yun, a 36-year-old factory manager, spent his nights drinking with clients and supporting his family, thinking he’d spend his whole life watching over machine tools. Then, one early morning, every machine in the workshop roared to life for no reason, and his phone lit up with a string of starlike symbols from outer space. [Interstellar Civilization System bound] [An alien civilization is about to invade] [Countdown: Unknown] Just as he thinks he’s gotten an unbeatable golden finger, the 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   She was an exceptionally beautiful woman, dressed in a long white Tiger Hill dress that accentuated her graceful figure. She had long, snow-white hair, skin as white as snow, and exquisite features, like a fairy from a painting. Especially striking were her clear, bright eyes, which held a hint of naivety and innocence, yet also concealed a subtle, almost imperceptible allure. A fluffy white fox tail trailed behind her, swaying gently.

5. 5 凡 The Mortal’s Furnace 凡人炉鼎 Second Young Master of Canglan沧澜二公子Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy, no tired tropes] + [Multiple heroines] + [Slow-paced, satisfying read] The Hehuan Sect secretly abducted disciples and cultivators from various sects to use as cultivation furnaces, growing stronger by the day until the Six Sects finally discovered them. The Six Sects joined forces, brought their armies to the Hehuan Sect, and stormed its gates. In the ancestral grounds, they found no sect patriarch, only an ordinary man on the brink of death... 48.4kReads9.0Score5.6kShelves

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   Below is a detailed review, but I'm sure you're too lazy to read it. In short, it's not mindless, it's logical, the power levels aren't superficial, the combat power is reasonable, the plot isn't clichéd, there are multiple female leads, the characters have well-developed personalities (simply put, the characters grow), there's foreshadowing, and there's an ensemble cast. In short, I highly recommend it. This is a new book I recently started reading, and because I'm so engrossed, I'm recommending it. (Too lazy to rewrite, just copied and pasted). The biggest highlight of this book is its logic. The author has put a lot of effort into the fantasy world setting, so you can see that this book is very logical. Based on my years of experience reading fantasy novels, this is something many fantasy novels lack. Often, fantasy novels feel terrible because of superficial power levels, and things like pills that are effective immediately. Here, there's a time frame for absorbing the effects. Moreover, it avoids the rushed pace of many fantasy novels. The protagonist can spend 100 years in the mortal world to cultivate his mind (I won't spoil it, but you can say that the mortal world chapter isn't very long, just a transitional plot, but it's well-written and left a good impression, hence the example). Let's talk about the protagonist, Lin Shuyu. For more details on the specific realms of the story, please read on in the book. Here, I'll briefly share my thoughts. First, it feels very realistic, full of human characteristics. Because of his exceptional talent and privileged background, he possesses a confident, strategic air, as well as a carefree and spontaneous nature—a quality the author portrays very well. The book features multiple female leads, but the male lead isn't a scumbag. Every relationship is logically sound and not forced together by the plot; it feels natural, and the emotions are genuine. The early transformation of Lin Shuyu's mindset is particularly well-written (many novels neglect this subtle shift, and the author's attention to detail is commendable). Even minor characters aren't entirely insignificant; they are fleshed out. Now, let's talk about the plot. The book has virtually no flaws. In the early stages, the pacing felt gradual, and the overall control was excellent. The setting and characters unfolded slowly (but not too slowly), avoiding the clichés of traditional fantasy stories. The author has a unique narrative rhythm and style, and the content isn't formulaic, making it very engaging. It gets more enjoyable as you read on. In short, I read hundreds of chapters in one go and had a very positive experience. Finally, the author might not have been in top form early on, and there are some typos that haven't been corrected. However, in just a few dozen chapters, based on my reading experience, this is a novel with great potential. But the author's readership isn't very high, so I hope everyone will support it. This is the first time I'm recommending a book because I don't want it to fall apart halfway through, but rest assured, this recommendation is genuine (つ^_^)つ

6. 6 无 The Dao Lord of the Traceless Heavens 无痕诸天道主 Han Jiemo韩孑陌Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Synopsis of The Dao Lord of the Scarless Heavens Dao Marks are fragments of the laws of the universe and the source of a cultivator's power. Inscribe Dao Marks upon your body, and you can command space and time, sever cause and effect, and defy reincarnation. Ye Wuhen, the orphaned survivor of a fallen family in the Eastern Profound Immortal Domain, watched his entire family get slaughtered when he was ten. As his mother lay in a pool of blood, he awakened the Temporal Bone and glimpsed the futu 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "The Lord of the Myriad Realms Without a Trace" (Eastern Fantasy, ongoing) is a high-quality entry from a writing contest. It features the classic premise of a Lord of the Myriad Realms being reborn and strategizing across countless worlds. The author maintains excellent pacing, making the 77 chapters engaging without any dull moments. The story is grand in scope and logically sound, making it a perfect read to binge-read.

7. 7 剑 Sword Lord Feng Yunxiao 剑主风云霄 Dream of Xin欣之梦Eastern Fantasy754k WordsOngoing On an Earth ravaged by the apocalypse, a young man dies. The Supreme Human sacrifices his life and uses a heaven-defying secret technique to send the young man's remaining soul far away to the world of immortal cultivation, where he can be reborn and cultivate anew. After a thousand years on the path to immortality and countless trials, he becomes an unparalleled powerhouse. Longing for his homeland, he tears open space and makes his way back to the devastated Earth of the apocalypse. On one sid 4Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 灵EN A Blind Swordsman's Sword Coffin 灵墟，剑棺，瞎剑客 Cooked Laifu Pigeon煮熟的来福鸽Eastern Fantasy8.8M WordsOngoing [No System] [Genius Swordsmanship] [Passionate] [Decisive and Ruthless] He is blind, carries a coffin on his back, and has a tragic past. The sect says: "We'll protect you." His brothers say: "We'll stay by your side." The sword spirit says: "I... will wait for you." Later, he becomes the ruler of the Immortal Realm, and his eyes regain their sight. Looking back on the road behind him, all that remains is one sentence: "When the wind blows, I'll walk slowly. When it rains, I'll keep to the side. 444.6kReads9.2Score46.8kShelves

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   The first book is by the same author as "Chasing Swords," but it's much better than "Chasing Swords." I've only been reading this second book for a short time, but the few chapters I've read so far are already very enjoyable.

9. 9 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.2kReads9.3Score8.2kShelves
10. 10 涵 Han Shi, the Immortal Physician 涵世医仙 Han Jiemo韩孑陌Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis of The Immortal Doctor Han Shihan Liu Yunhan was abandoned deep in the mountains as a child and raised by a reclusive master. She learned peerless medical and martial arts skills and went out to help the world under the name "Little Immortal Doctor." To her surprise, she is the long-lost daughter of the Liu family, the richest family in the world. Overnight, she goes from a mountain doctor to the heir of a trillion-dollar empire, adored by her entire family. But a covert battle over the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Book Drought Relief] Anyone looking for a traditional fantasy even more addictive than "Steel and Sunflower"? These newly unearthed potential gems deserve a mention! 🔥 Recently, I've seen many people searching for traditional fantasy novels that are authentic, well-paced, and unconventional. Luckily, I've unearthed a few gems currently being serialized on Tomato Books in the past few weeks. Although the reading time isn't long, each one has the urge to binge-read! 👇 1. "Nine Tribulations Sword Demon Emperor" (Eastern Fantasy, Ongoing) Recommended after 27 minutes of reading! The story begins with a sword cultivator's rise to power after nine tribulations. There are no flashy systems; it's a pure traditional fantasy story of leveling up by defeating monsters. The protagonist is decisive in his actions, and the fight scenes are vividly described. If you like the hardcore style of "Steel and Sunflower," this one is likely to be to your liking. 2. "Sword Master Han Feng" (Eastern Fantasy, Ongoing) Warning: This is surprisingly good after 16 minutes of reading! A sword genius story with mature writing. The setting shows many elements of classic fantasy novels but also adds a fresh twist. The plot has just begun, and the protagonist's sword intent and state of mind are very touching; it's the kind of story that gets better with repeated reading. 3. *Han Shi Yi Xian* (Female-oriented derivative, ongoing): Although I've only been reading for less than 10 minutes, the beginning has already captivated me! A female-oriented fantasy novel, the female protagonist, a healer, uses modern knowledge to build her career in the cultivation world. It features both romance and character development, suitable for those tired of male-oriented action novels and looking for a change. 4. *Qing Luan Shuang Que* (Female-oriented derivative, ongoing): Also a female-oriented derivative, but it cleverly blends palace intrigue and fantasy elements! It's not just a simple palace drama disguised as a fantasy; it genuinely incorporates a cultivation setting. The female protagonist navigates between the palace and the cultivation world, carefully planning her moves. Those who enjoy intelligent female protagonists should definitely check it out. 5. *Wu Hen Zhu Tian Dao Zhu* (Eastern fantasy, ongoing): 296,000 words, already fully developed! The submitted works are of guaranteed quality, featuring the classic premise of a Daoist master's rebirth and the creation of myriad worlds. The author maintains excellent pacing; all 77 chapters are engaging without a dull moment. The scope is grand, the logic sound, and it's perfect for binge-reading. These are all books I picked from my "Potential Good Books" list; some are just starting out, while others are already quite substantial. If you're also experiencing a reading slump, why not start with the one that took the longest to read? Share your recommendations in the comments! 📚✨

11. 11 青 The Twin Palaces of the Azure Phoenix 青鸾双阙 Han Jiemo韩孑陌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Qingluan Twin Towers Modern forensic examiner Liu Yunhan transmigrates into the body of a foolish legitimate daughter who is bullied by all in the Tianqi Dynasty, only to discover that she is the emperor’s long-sought savior, the one who rescued him ten years ago. Hoping to secure a brighter future, her family sends her younger sister, Liu Zhilan, into the palace with a forged token of recognition, passing her off as the savior and winning the emperor’s favor. Liu Yunhan conceals herself in the —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 九 The Nine Tribulations Sword Demon Emperor 九劫剑魔帝 Han Jiemo韩孑陌Martial Arts1.1M WordsCompleted The Nine Tribulations Sword Demon Emperor: Twin Fates In the past, Nightchen, the Nine Tribulations Sword Emperor, stood on the verge of Chaos. He self-destructed to seal a world-ending calamity, then was reborn in the mortal realm as a notorious wastrel heir, his remnant soul carrying a shattered “Heart of the Universe.” He seems to spend his days indulging in worldly pleasures, but in secret he rises to prominence with a swordsmanship talent that dazzles the ages, along with unparalleled mast 1Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 剑 Han Feng, Sword Sovereign 剑尊韩枫 Han Jiemo韩孑陌Eastern Fantasy947k WordsCompleted The world is a chessboard, and I alone hold the pieces. Three hundred years after Han Feng, the Third Sword Venerable of the Immortal Realm, fell, he is reborn as a wastrel heir in the lower realm. A damaged Hongmeng Sword, a space that accelerates time a hundredfold, and an innate Dao body: all are his stepping stones back to the summit. He wears the wastrel’s image as armor and wields cunning as his blade, laying plans amid the dynasty’s secret power struggles and making his moves in the turbu —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 天 Heavenly Destiny 天相 Can I Give You My Life?命给你行不行Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted On the Continent of Ten Thousand Aspects, spirit fiends run rampant. Ding Xiao, a coffin bearer unable to nurture a spirit aspect, can only make a living carrying coffins and transporting corpses for the Spirit-Suppression Bureau’s Mortuary Department. After thousands of relentless attempts, he finally nurtures the strongest spirit aspect of all, the Primordial Devourer. From then on, he embarks on a heaven-defying path, making a spectacular comeback and becoming the mightiest spirit-aspect mast 14.9kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    Classic books are worth reading.

15. 15 斗 Douluo Dalu Prequel: The Angel God 斗罗前传之天使神 Shaka of the Jade Emperor's Hall玉皇殿的沙卡Male-Channel Fanfiction103k WordsOngoing This is a fable about “the price of revenge.” The Silver Dragon King sought revenge against the God Realm and “remade” a world, but accidentally created a cruel, self-consuming System. Soul Beasts and Soul Masters, sworn enemies locked in a struggle between life and death, are in truth two sides of the same “children of revenge.” All the glory and bloodshed of Douluo Dalu stems from the hasty “seeds” sown by an ancient god while fleeing. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Douluo Continent Prequel, a series of Douluo Continent stories

16. 16 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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    This book is very good. It has a slightly simplistic feel at the beginning, but it gets really good later on. The only downside is that the updates are a bit slow.

17. 17 仙 Fairy, Let Me Explain 仙子你听我解释 Beyond Life and Death离境无生灭Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsOngoing [Multiple female leads | seducing the master | no System | comic antics | slice of life, light on the main plot] Before joining Tianxu, I thought cultivating immortality meant slaying demons, carrying a three-foot sword, proving the Dao and attaining eternal life, and living free of grudges. After joining Tianxu, I discovered that every one of my fellow disciples was a brilliant oddball, all the elders were masters of wild antics, and the ultimate destination of cultivation was apparently pure a 57.5kReads9.0Score5kShelves

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    I've already watched it seven times without even realizing it! The quality gets better and better as you watch, the only downside is the frequent resurrection rounds. I never get tired of it, a no-brainer!

18. 18 大 The Embroidered Guards of Great Liang 大梁锦衣卫 A-Xiang, Young Master阿翔小郎君Eastern Fantasy314k WordsOngoing The laws of Heaven are eternal. Nothing in this world can break through the limits of life. Yet some insist on going against the natural order, seeking immortality by peering into Heaven's secrets, even at the cost of ordinary people's lives. When the Imperial Guard Zhang He learns the secret, he is branded a traitor and hunted by his own fellow guards. Modern-day Zhang Bu'a transmigrates into the Great Liang Kingdom. After becoming separated from his younger sister, Zhang Buqi, he joins the Imp —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come and check out traditional fantasy novels!

19. 19 黄 The Saints’ Ordinary Lives 黄金圣斗士们的平凡生活 Mu Yu Mu Qing牧雨牧晴Anime Fanfiction713k WordsOngoing If the Gold Saints who guard the Twelve Temples of the Sanctuary lived in an era without a Holy War, how would they get along as a family? On the edge of a bustling city stands an ancient manor, secluded from the rest of the world. Thirteen young men who inherited the power of the Gold Zodiac signs live here alongside two immortal elders. When Hyoga, a boy who wields the power of ice and snow, steps into the manor, the gears of his fate begin to turn. The bonds that had long lain dormant and the 323Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 神 The Dream King of the Divine Fantasy Universe, Written by Meng Wang Luchuang 神幻宇宙梦王橹窗著 Wang Luchuang王橹窗Historical3.0M WordsOngoing The universe is vast and boundless, with no distinction between male- and female-oriented fiction, or between gods, immortals, demons, and monsters. Multiple heroines and heroes, both delicate and bold, overwhelmingly sweet or brutally cruel, unconventional and diverse in style: this fantasy epic has it all, a singular work in the literary world. Cloud Dream Celestial Gate + Dreadful Snow Dai + The Unknown Beginning + A Fall into Ten Thousand Calamities + Crouching Dragon Divine Tree + The Realm 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A groundbreaking masterpiece! A work of unparalleled grandeur! Every chapter is packed with high-energy moments! Superbly shocking, stunning, heart-wrenching, and hilarious! I sincerely recommend this gem of a work by Tomato King, *The Dream of the Divine Universe*, which I'm currently reading, to true readers like yourself. Add it to your bookshelf, follow me, and let's share this wonderful book together! Only after reading it will you know how good it is! To not miss it in this lifetime is to not miss experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the literary pinnacle! And for those who have lost hope in life, this book can save you, allowing you to find meaning in life. 😘😘😘💕💕💕

21. 21 皇 Eighteen Years of Secret Cultivation in the Imperial Family, and I Start as an Earthly Immortal 皇室潜修十八年，开局人间红尘仙 My Wife Likes Chili Peppers Too老婆也喜欢吃辣椒Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Invincible from the Start, Peak Combat Strength, Emperor at the End of a Dynasty] Lu Feifan transmigrates and is reborn as a prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, with terrifying comprehension and talent. The royal family's Heaven's Will Emperor Art has a limit of fifteen levels. In eight thousand years, only two people have ever reached it. Yet at just eighteen, he has not only reached that level, but pushed the art further than anyone before him, to the unprecedented seventeenth level. While ever 46.3kReads6.6Score2.8kShelves

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    What do you think of this one?

22. 22 从 Immortality Begins as a Registered Disciple 从记名弟子开始长生 Zhuang Rui from the Great Golden Buddha Temple大金佛寺的庄睿Eastern Fantasy369k WordsOngoing Chen An, a country boy, enters the lowest ranks of the cultivation world thanks to an ancestral bronze cauldron. He joins the minor sect Qingzhu Gate as a registered disciple, where even the cultivation techniques he can learn are incomplete fragments. Poor natural talent, ordinary comprehension, no resources at all. In a cultivation world crowded with geniuses and rife with hidden dangers, he thinks he will eventually vanish like a speck of dust... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot is thrilling and full of twists and turns, with opportunities and risks coexisting. It's highly immersive.

23. 23 修 The Cultivation World's Number One Trash King 修仙界第一垃圾王 Salty Fish, Salty Immortal咸鱼咸仙Eastern Fantasy250k WordsOngoing [System Alert: High-value discarded item detected!] Su Chen gazed at the mountain of garbage before him and smiled like a lovesick fool. The senior outer disciple sneered: “A menial, rolling around in the trash every day. The biggest waste of them all.” Three months later: “Senior Brother Su! Do you still want that pile of ruined pills? If not, please save it for me!” The top disciple of the inner sect sneered: “You think you’re worthy of competing with me?” Six months later: “Senior Su, sp —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good-looking male protagonist in a refreshing novel

24. 24 末 Doomsday Rebirth: Island Survival 末日重生：海岛生存 Call Me Fanfan叫我范范Sci-Fi & Apocalypse200k WordsCompleted After being reborn in the Doomsday, I build a small island, stockpile supplies, and fend off zombies, cold waves, and raiders from the sea. I’m the caretaker of a private island. In my previous life, I was trapped on the island with its owner until our supplies and food ran out. The cruel couple who owned the island killed me. Now that I’m alive again, I can’t just sit around and wait to die 85Reads—Score—Shelves

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    👍👍👍..

25. 25 逆 Heaven-Defying Blade Sovereign 逆天刀尊 Chu Bawang of Chanliu Island缠流岛的楚霸王Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted “Where my blade falls, the ten thousand Dao submit. In this world, those who can withstand one strike from me can be counted on one hand. Do you dare test my blade?” “My blade can cut through heaven and earth, and sever karma itself. I draw it today only to prove that my swordsmanship is unrivaled!” “Slay every heartless, faithless soul in this world. Cut through the nine heavens and ten earths. In this world, all shall honor me above all!” 2Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 我 I Make Incense in the Cold Palace and Assassinate the Emperor 我在冷宫调香弑君 Chu Bawang of Chanliu Island缠流岛的楚霸王Ancient Romance45k WordsCompleted I Make Fragrances in the Cold Palace and Assassinate the Emperor —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 猩 The Scarlet Livestream 猩红直播间 Chu Bawang of Chanliu Island缠流岛的楚霸王16k WordsCompleted The Scarlet Livestream —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 熙 Alliance Leader Xihai: Eternity as the Blade 熙骸盟主：永恒为锋 Oath of the Blade锋誓Eastern Fantasy225k WordsOngoing The legendary paradise above turned out to be Earth! After ascending there, he was stripped of his cultivation and reduced to an ordinary man by its rules. To earn enough to get by, he started livestreaming combat sports, built up a million followers, and put his sect's secret techniques up for sale in the online shop. 🔥 A rift in spacetime stirred by chance, and his cultivation returned in an instant. Seizing the opportunity, he escaped Earth. 🐜 Those who followed him and crossed over into the 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Twin peaks stand side by side, shining brightly in the starry sky! Congratulations on the collaboration between "The Lord of Xihai Alliance: Eternity as the Edge" and "Steel and Sunflower"!

29. 29 闭 After Ten Years in Seclusion, I Start by Forcing a Marriage with the Demon Clan's Female Emperor 闭关十年，开局逼婚妖族女帝 Lazy Cat on the Roof屋上懒猫Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as My Wife Keeps Trying to Kill Me and Ten Years in Seclusion, Invincible the Moment I Emerge [Human-demon romance + one female lead + devoted husband + invincible] Humans and demons have been sworn enemies since ancient times, locked in conflict for thousands of years. Xia Changming transmigrates here by accident, blessed with an immortal’s grace and jade-like bones. He gains the legacy of a Sword Immortal, and after ten years of seclusion, rises to the pinnacle of the world! When he 15.4kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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    It's alright, but I suggest lowering your expectations.

30. 30 沉 After Sleeping for Ten Thousand Years, I Was Dug Up by the Great Emperor, My Father, to Be a Villain 沉睡万年，被大帝父亲挖出做反派 Takeoff, Aircraft Number One起飞一号机Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Heaven's Chosen Villain + Cunning + Overbearing + Ruthless + Overwhelmingly Satisfying, Unmatched Domination] Su Jiuxiao transmigrates as the heir of an ancient imperial clan, born with a primordial Chaos God Body. Because the Heavenly Dao is incomplete and he cannot become an Emperor, his father seals him away to sleep within an Ancient Divine Origin. Over the next one hundred thousand years, all the Emperors of the myriad heavens perish. And his father actually becomes the only living Emperor 23.4kReads8.5Score2.1kShelves
31. 31 绝 Peerless Demon God 绝世妖神 Lin Bingyan林冰炎Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted Four years ago, his dragon veins were destroyed and he was torn from his family, driven mad with grief. Four years later, he gains the Demon God Tower and cultivates the Primordial Heavenly Scripture, becoming unmatched in the world. If he refuses to spend the rest of his life scraping by, then he'll defy the heavens! Blood Refining, Mortal Shedding, Palace Opening, Soul Commanding, Spirit Runes, Divine Arts! Only a primordial spirit that never perishes can be called a king. With a golden Dharma 1.6kReads8.9Score508Shelves
32. 32 收 Growing Stronger by Taking Disciples: Even My Weakest Disciple Has Great Emperor Talent 收徒变强，最菜弟子都有大帝天赋 Book-Crazed Madman of the Nine Heavens九霄书狂Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [System + Taking Disciples + Feel-Good Story + No Saintly Pretenses + No Holding Back + Decisive + Rewards for Teaching Disciples] (Adapted into the animated series Disciple Ablaze, Master Shines and Take Disciples for Ten-Thousandfold Rewards: Kick Out Anyone with Poor Talent, as well as the live-action mini-series My Disciple Delivers, So I’ll Beat the Immortal Emperor to a Pulp!) Chu Yuan transmigrates to a fantasy world and becomes one of the elders of the Tianyun Sect, where he binds himsel 55.1kReads7.7Score5.5kShelves
33. 33 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

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    The Grandmaster of Fantasy is here!

34. 34 放 Release That Witch 放开那个女巫 Yasuo, Who Loves Krabby Patties爱吃蟹黄堡的亚索Sci-Fi & Apocalypse25k WordsCompleted Release That Witch 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    It blends dark intrigue, ensemble narrative, and technological advancement, with the protagonist using modern knowledge to spark a revolution in another world. It is both epic and full of hardcore settings, which is highly consistent with the serious and dark style of "Steel and Sunflower".

35. 35 净 The Cleansing Heaven Command 净天令 The Boat Paddling in Circles划水的船Eastern Fantasy185k WordsOngoing In the Sunken Ruins Realm, the Boundary-Suppressing Stele has remained hidden for countless ages. Mortals harbor obsessions in their hearts, while divine descendants bear the weight of destiny. The blind boy Lin Sheng rises from a blood feud, dons a demon mask, and walks the path of heavenly punishment. The lingering soul of the Moon Goddess whispers, and the shadow of the Ancestral God appears. His eyes conceal the secret of the universe’s birth; his sword seals away the past of the fallen God 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very well-made fantasy

36. 36 凡 Mortal Cultivation: I Have Six Equipment Slots 凡人修仙，我有六个装备栏 Yi Zisheng艺子笙Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing In the Divine Continent of Eastern Victory, immortals and demons run rampant. After waking amid a mountain of corpses in the aftermath of a devastating flood, Zhang Yu joins the army to survive. Fortunately, he has a golden finger: an Equipment Slot that can store spiritual roots from across heaven and earth. He later joins the Changling Immortal Sect, a branch of the Shangqing lineage, gathers an innate lotus, forges a True Dragon Armament, and cultivates the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation. R 45.7kReads7.3Score3.6kShelves

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    Low score, looks good.

37. 37 一 One Sword, One Flask, One Universe 一剑一酒一乾坤 Guan关Eastern Fantasy5.5M WordsOngoing [Swordsmanship + Wine Immortal + Fantasy Xianxia + One Heroine + Mutual Devotion + Humanity’s Survival] A year ago, the boy watched his father shoulder his sword, slay demons, and save humanity, never to return. A year later, the boy arrives at Qingyun with only a sword and a jug of wine. Shunned by all, he is confined to the peach blossom grove. The sword his father called the “Sword of Protection” stands in the most prominent place in the Qingyun Sect, yet the world calls it the “Sword of Sham 72.9kReads9.3Score6.8kShelves
38. 38 医 The Healer’s Power Hides the Heavens: From Good-for-Nothing to Pill Emperor 医手遮天：从废柴到丹帝 Admiring Fallen Blossoms in the Quiet Courtyard闲庭赏落花Eastern Fantasy792k WordsCompleted Lin Xuan, a once-brilliant talent whose dantian was destroyed, awakens the ancient Shennong inheritance in the depths of despair. He uses medicinal power to forge his dantian anew, refining pills with his left hand to save lives and wielding a sword with his right to slay evil. From an abandoned disciple, he rises step by step to become the supreme master of alchemy. When demonic heartfiends from beyond the realms awaken and chaos engulfs the world, only the pills he refines can save all living 2Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 阴 A Wandering Spirit Between Yin and Yang 阴阳两界走无常 Head of the Axe Gang斧头帮扛把子Mystery286k WordsCompleted Who sealed a female corpse from the Ming Dynasty inside a black coffin? Who set a deadly trap that demanded seven nights of vigil? The debts of two generations of the Shen family must be paid by one young man. From a corpse floating in the Yellow River to eerie happenings at a funeral home, from torn diary pages to century-old scraps of paper, Shen Qinghe struggles on the edge of life and death, gradually uncovering the hidden rules of the worlds of the living and the dead. When Black and White —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 捡 I Found an Ancient Core and Became a Pirate 捡到个上古核心后我成了海盗 Admiring Fallen Blossoms in the Quiet Courtyard闲庭赏落花Sci-Fi & Apocalypse229k WordsCompleted Former military officer Lin Xiao accidentally activates an ancient core and becomes captain of the Xiaoyao. Along with mechanical genius Su Xiaoman, fallen noble Bai Mo, mysterious biologist Qing Yuan, and veteran soldier Lei Hong, he forms a band of space pirates. They plunder merchant ships across the stars, trade in relic technology, outwit the Federation and various other forces, and investigate their own mysterious ties to the ancient Astral Spirit race, embarking on a grand cosmic adventur —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 灰 The Ashen Alliance 灰烬联盟 Admiring Fallen Blossoms in the Quiet Courtyard闲庭赏落花Sci-Fi & Apocalypse296k WordsCompleted The zombies erupted, and civilization collapsed. Former special forces soldier Chen Mo leads a group of survivors struggling to stay alive among the ruins. Every calculation of supplies is a life-or-death decision, and every test of human nature can decide who lives or dies. This is no heroic legend, but a brutally realistic record of survival at the end of the world: rebuilding order in the ashes and protecting civilization’s last spark in the face of despair. —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 神 God-Tier System: From Live-In Son-in-Law to the Top of the World 神级系统：从上门赘婿到世界之巅 Head of the Axe Gang斧头帮扛把子Urban366k WordsCompleted Wen Ran, a live-in son-in-law in Jiangcheng, is a hidden dragon poised to rise. With keen attention to every detail and an astute, far-reaching mind, he steadily climbs amid the tides of city life. Though blessed with divine opportunities, he keeps his strength concealed. His mastery of alchemy is near divine, while his strategic mind shapes the course of events. —Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 我 I Took Everything from Ximen Qing 我夺了西门庆的一切 Head of the Axe Gang斧头帮扛把子Historical193k WordsCompleted Wu Dalang was poisoned to death after being framed. His vengeful spirit returned to life in the body of Dai'an, a servant of Ximen Qing, carrying two consciousnesses and an overwhelming hatred. He builds an intelligence network and carefully drains the Ximen household of its wealth, becoming the true new master of Qinghe and exacting a thoroughly satisfying revenge. —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 长 After a Hundred Thousand Years of Life, I’m Invincible in the Mortal World 长生十万年，我无敌于人世间 This Victory Won't Happen Again此胜不再来Urban694k WordsCompleted [Invincible Protagonist + Immortal Life + Showy Swagger + Cultivation] Su Long is the last immortal in the world. After living for more than a hundred thousand years, he plans to bury himself in a coffin and sleep for a few thousand more. But someone accidentally wakes him up. Looking at the modern city two thousand years after he fell asleep, Su Long decides to wander the world again and experience the everyday bustle of human life. As he slowly travels through the human world, the secrets with 261Reads—Score103Shelves

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    This fantasy novel looks good.

45. 45 御 Legend of Chasing the Moon on the Wind 御风追月传 Riding the Wind, Chasing the Moon御风追月Eastern Fantasy351k WordsOngoing The Qianlong Continent is steeped in spiritual energy, yet hidden dangers lurk beneath the surface. Ten thousand years ago, Lianxin, a peerless prodigy of the Western Frontier’s demonic sect, emerged and created the Great Art of Ten Thousand Hearts Controlling Souls. It could control the souls of humans, demons, monsters, and even cultivators. In just ten years, he united the hundred tribes of the Demonic Domain, then turned his gaze east and sent his armies marching toward the Central Lands. T —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional Eastern fantasy novel, featuring a grandly constructed world-building, a plot that avoids melodrama, wish fulfillment, and clichés. You should definitely check it out!

46. 46 仙 The Last Traces of the Immortal Path 仙路余痕 North of Dawn and Dusk北之朝暮Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing Recruited by the Xuanjian Sect as a spirit servant, mortal Lin Chen has only three days left. Cultivation is not about ascending to immortality. It is about rosters, verification, and rollbacks: one wrong step and you are punished on the spot. He dares not seek lucky chances. He only dares to scavenge the remnants of the dead, turning cowardice into a blade: hide, change identities, make poison, keep accounts, and use the rules to bite back at the greedy. Only if he survives to the very end will —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-recommendation of Immortal Path Remnants

47. 47 万 Shattering the Barriers of All Laws 万法破壁 Half-Sugar Story半糖故事Eastern Fantasy213k WordsOngoing In a cultivation world where “cultivation techniques and knowledge are the ultimate form of power,” the protagonist arrives with a soul shaped by modern “knowledge sharing” and “scientific thinking,” vowing to break the monopoly on knowledge that has endured for countless ages and ignite a cognitive revolution that will overturn civilization itself. —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 天 A Catastrophic Start: I Hunt Aliens in the Jurassic 天崩开局：我在侏罗纪猎杀外星人 Great Fortune大造化Eastern Fantasy233k WordsOngoing [Keywords: Prehistoric Civilization | Interstellar War | Immortal Venerable Transmigrates | Jurassic Behemoths | The Rise of Humanity] Billions of years ago, on ancient Earth, prehistoric civilization was still in its infancy when a cataclysm struck without warning. Alien races from the depths of the cosmos invaded one after another, rampaging across the untamed land and slaughtering the ancient peoples. At this critical moment, the peerless Immortal Venerable Lu Jinghong encountered a terrifyin 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on, my darlings! A single arrow pierces the clouds, and a thousand armies rush to meet us! Today, I'm strongly recommending a mind-blowing masterpiece. It's truly excellent; you won't believe me until you see it. Even television wouldn't dare depict something like this! Come on, come on, you won't regret watching it, you won't be fooled, and it'll make you feel great!

49. 49 修EN Martial God Asura 修罗武神 The Kind Bee善良的蜜蜂Eastern Fantasy15.4M WordsOngoing As for potential, I may not be a genius, but I can master profound arts and martial techniques without a teacher. As for strength, no matter how many treasures you possess, you still cannot match my army of World Spirits. Who am I? The people of the world see me as an asura, but they don’t know that I used the asura path to become a Martial God. 133.2kReads8.7Score6kShelves
50. 50 从 It All Began with a Single Pill 从一颗丹药开始 Sunflower Seed Oil葵花籽油Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted By a little bridge over flowing water, beneath the moon, stands an old friend. A single pill drew in a wisp of a lingering soul, leading Zhao Qingxuan into a mysterious manor... A pill demon who can take human form! Pills that keep you forever young! An alchemy furnace that creates monsters! Hope you enjoy reading! 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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