Strong Protagonists in Xianxia, Cultivation, and Otherworldly Fantasy 强者的仙侠修真/异世玄幻

1. 1 师 Martial Uncle, This Is the Modern World, Please Behave Yourself 师叔，这是现代，请自重 Caramel Winter Melon焦糖冬瓜Danmei (BL)825k WordsCompleted [Modern Urban Fantasy and the Supernatural] Ye Linshuang transmigrated from the age of cultivation to three thousand years in the future alongside his martial uncle, where spiritual energy is scarce and the 996 grind crushes his spine. But why did his martial uncle transmigrate into the body of a wealthy, handsome, wildly popular movie emperor with countless followers, while Ye Linshuang ended up as a university lecturer perpetually short on cash, teaching boring folklore during work hours and 66.1kFavorites65.7kClicks/ch62.7kGifts

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   It's super good! Www It's an original work by God Name and Title, but it's written with a really strong mythological feel. The fight scenes are incredibly vivid! The plot is also very grand in scale, and the logic is complete and coherent. I'm going to rewatch "The Wine Encounter with Immortals"! What I particularly loved was the character development. The villains were exceptionally well-developed. Often in these kinds of mystical stories, a villain's sudden repentance is easily portrayed as a whitewash, but this story skillfully depicts how bad people exploit the slightest malice in ordinary people. The goodness shown by these villains at different stages isn't emphasized as their innocence, but rather as their loving and kind sides. The same goes for the protagonists. Each supporting character who ultimately plays a crucial role had their flaws when they first met. I especially loved how the protagonist, with a weathered heart, embraced them, and then they gradually revealed their true strengths. Isn't that what people are like? There's good and evil, black and white are never clearly defined, but the power of humanity lies within.

2. 2 在 Fortune-Telling in a Cultivation Novel 在修仙文里算卦 Cheng Mushang呈木稍Danmei (BL)471k WordsCompleted [Renamed to something more straightforward. The original title was My Fate Comes with a Hexagram] He Luoshu was called He Gua in his previous life. After transmigrating to the world of cultivation, he was three when an old ancestor in a black robe came riding gracefully on a crane to read his bones. After finishing, the ancestor left him with the words, “This child was born with a hexagram in his fate and can calculate everything under heaven,” then ascended to immortality amid nine days of pur 8.1kFavorites8.7kClicks/ch16.4kGifts

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   This is such a fantastic cultivation novel! It features amazing sects/academies, a fascinating cultivation world setting, and the author's occasional witty remarks add to the Xianxia (fantasy martial arts) vibe! The plot is hilarious, and the author is full of clever jokes that he uses quite naturally. The protagonist is a divination cultivator! A divination cultivator who's genuinely invincible—that's so rare! I've always wanted to see a protagonist who isn't a sword cultivator or a healer, a truly unique and unusual character. It's finally a chance for us divination cultivators, usually just riddle tellers and supporting characters, to shine! The entire story revolves around the protagonist's divination abilities, so enjoyable. The pairing is with a magic cultivator, which is also pretty cool; the magic cultivator's spiritual power system and how it works are all explained. An older man/younger woman pairing! It's definitely an older man/younger woman pairing! And the master's demeanor is really well-written; the big cat's charm leaps off the page! One small complaint I want to make is that it's not enough! As a story about saving the world, the pacing is perfect, with a good balance of detail and brevity, and the two time jumps are very well done. But! Such a unique world setting! Such a detailed cultivation system… I really want to see the protagonist grow through his daily classes at the academy, and I really want to see him travel the world! [Crying emoji] Another issue is that the protagonist's power feels very external. While I wanted to see a character who couldn't fight except for fortune-telling, the pseudo-system gives the impression that the protagonist will never truly master his abilities (although the text explains that they are his own, this feeling doesn't disappear). I always felt that a genius should not only know what their power is, but also why it is. Actually, there is some understanding of this later on, but by then the focus has shifted away from the character's growth.

3. 3 仙 The Immortal Lord Arrives on a Phantom Bolt 仙君今乘幻电来 Crocodile Hikes鳄人行山Danmei (BL)394k WordsCompleted [I don't recommend subscribing to this one. It was a failed attempt, QAQ. Next up is a stubborn man and his ex getting back together in "A Skin I Can't Forget." Add it to your reading list if you're interested!] 1. Everyone knows Tang Quechen is a complete bastard. Born into an immortal sect, he consorted with wild ghosts, then took in several demons and monsters as disciples, all so he could offer them as sacrifices to a forbidden formation. He was a bastard all his life, and in the end, after 26.5kFavorites24.9kClicks/ch33.7kGifts

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   It's incredibly good! The cyberpunk fantasy opening was absolutely amazing! The later plot developments were a bit rushed, but in my opinion, it felt completely complete. It unfolds a magnificent cyberpunk fantasy world, reveals a complex and intriguing conspiracy, and explains it all perfectly. I can imagine this story could have been even better, but I definitely don't regret finishing it. Maybe that's just how incredibly skilled the author is, haha.

4. 4 失 After Losing My Memory, I Fell in Love with My Nemesis 失忆后我和宿敌相爱了 Ning Shijiu宁世久Danmei (BL)344k WordsCompleted My name is Che Shanxue. I am the Grand Preceptor of Dayan, the emperor's uncle, and the head of the Worship Hall. I hold power over the court and stand above all others. I have six or seven disciples, all of them filial. I am a total winner in life. The only thing that bothers me is that I have a lifelong enemy. We have known each other for a hundred years, and I still haven't manag 22.4kFavorites74kClicks/ch9kGifts

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   A story about divine rivals! I love it so much www I'd forgotten about it because it was buried in my favorites, otherwise I should have read it a long time ago~

5. 5 嫁 Marry My Iron Buddy 嫁给铁哥们 Clothes Falling into Flame衣落成火Danmei (BL)3.8M WordsCompleted The pride of Kun Yun City, Wu Shaoqian, has been crippled! In a single day, he falls from the clouds into the mud. His soul is also dissipating, and he's on the verge of death. The Wu family thinks he's useless now but still wants to save face, so they pressure the Zhong family to marry off one of their daughters and provide a dowry of Soul-Fixing Fruits that can save his life. The Zhong family holds an emergency meeting that night. None of their three marriageable daughters is willing to go, bu 277.4kFavorites624.4kClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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   Yi Da is simply a god, no need to say more! The classic cultivation/leveling-up genre relies entirely on Yi Da's work! This book is also incredibly powerful; after reading the synopsis and plot, there are basically no major ups and downs in terms of romance or career—it's pure enjoyment. But the author doesn't make it boring at all!

6. 6 太 Second Senior Brother is Too Much 太过分了二师兄 Magical Girl Tu Yingjun魔法少女兔英俊Danmei (BL)705k WordsCompleted The Transmigration Bureau assigned System 987 a newbie. Apparently, he was a real troublemaker, making him just what this world needed to strengthen its underpowered villain faction. He would make his entrance as the second senior brother of Shenhua Sect, the strongest immortal sect, returning from his travels. With his own two hands, he would turn the sect upside down and leave it in chaos. Then he would join the demonic cult led by the villain Luo Wuxin, make a glorious mess of things, and fi 147.2kFavorites149.3kClicks/ch363.8kGifts

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   (What did I do wrong to get this comment deleted? QUQ) A silly yet wonderful story. First of all, the second brother is always causing trouble, which is hilarious! And what I think is handled exceptionally well is that pranksters are often written in a way that makes readers uncomfortable, but this one is completely different. The second brother is mischievous but kind and incredibly intelligent! His pranks always have good intentions and lead to good results. Everyone gets annoyed but can't really stay angry, which is just adorable. Moreover, each episode has a happy ending. The plot, which starts off full of tension and crisis, is ultimately resolved in a silly way. The supporting characters are all very well-developed, especially for girls. The female supporting characters are all great—strong and confident. Even those who are good or bad are portrayed as irredeemably wicked. It gives the feeling of a gender-equal world! The romance is neither particularly good nor bad; it's a classic younger, brooding, and slightly lecherous character, and the progression is smooth and uneventful. One issue is that I feel the second senior brother himself lacks a romantic feel. He's a very likable protagonist, but there's just not that "want to see him fall in love, to see him kiss and hug" vibe. But overall, pairing him with a devoted younger man wouldn't be a problem. As for the rating, I don't understand what the argument is about...? However, given that so many low scores are dragging down the average due to the arguing, the current rating should speak volumes about the quality of the text itself.

7. 7 被 After a Transmigrator Took Over My Body 被穿越者夺舍以后 Blue-and-White Porcelain Ablaze青花燃Romance547k WordsCompleted Feng Ning, the little princess of Kunlun, was possessed by someone who had transmigrated. The transmigrator said, "The world is so dangerous. Why not take over a princess instead?" Then she stole Feng Ning's body and banished Feng Ning to the rafters to eat dust. The transmigrator said, "Why not get rid of the obstacles and take the throne myself?" Then she killed every one of Feng Ning's loved ones. The transmigrator said, "Why should I care if ordinary people live or die? Why not win over p 14.2kFavorites28.6kClicks/ch19.1kGifts

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   A very good subversion of tropes, I've almost forgotten the details, but the plot is very exciting, and the protagonist's spirit is particularly powerful. Even after experiencing sadness and despair, he still has the belief to fight against fate and the courage to trust his loved ones. The romance is sweet but without any major twists, and considering the protagonist's psychological age, you could say the main story doesn't really have a romance yet. However, the power balance between the good and evil sides feels unbalanced; the villains are so weak and stupid that it's hard to understand how they deserve to be villains.

8. 8 我 Why Am I Still Not Dead? 我怎么还没死 Shi Jin时今Danmei (BL)302k WordsCompleted Blurb: Xu Zhiqiu is a useless disciple of the Ten Thousand Arrays Hall of Xuanshan Sect, coasting through life and eating his fill. He looks utterly ordinary and has a dismal lack of talent. He can draw a basic formation eight hundred times and still fail to remember it. His character is even worse, appallingly so. He spends his days teasing cats and dogs, and even beats up his fellow disciples. Yet this shameless good-for-nothing is engaged to Dao Mingjun, the famous sect master's personal dis 20.3kFavorites17.1kClicks/ch35.3kGifts

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   It's really good! Overall, it's a classic tale of a beautiful, strong, and tragically ill woman with a disguise. I'm the kind of person who gets "tricked" into reading by melodramatic synopses, but if the whole story is just a bunch of melodramatic romance, I won't read it [laughing emoji]. This one is perfect; the author uses a melodramatic synopsis as a shell, but writes a classic savior story (and it's not angsty; the protagonist's eccentric personality makes the plot very cute). In short, I really love this kind of story—a beautiful woman with a tragic illness! She's actually incredibly strong! And the best friend pairing is super sweet. I think the plot is quite balanced; the main storyline unfolds gradually, interspersed with sweet moments and slight ensemble scenes, even arguably leaning more towards plot. However, the revelation of the mystery feels a bit bland? I feel the enemies are portrayed as a bit weak, and it doesn't quite explain how the protagonist ended up in such a miserable state (but logically it's completely plausible).

9. 9 反 The Villain Is Forced to Be Reborn 反派被迫重生 A Call from the Galaxy星河来电Danmei (BL)573k WordsCompleted (This story will be thoroughly revised in the future. I'll tweak some wording and clarify plot points and worldbuilding that were left unexplained.) In his previous life, Ye Qingyou killed Shen Xuanying without hesitation, smiling as he took his seat on a throne built from a mountain of bones. But just as he sat down, he was reborn. Ye Qingyou: "...I've got a swear word on the tip of my tongue. Not sure if I should say it." Fine, so he had to start over. Even if he had another chance, he could s 11.3kFavorites20.1kClicks/ch4.3kGifts

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   I think it's a very good story with a unique premise. The protagonist is a true villain, quite wicked even without his hardships, and he's written in a way that doesn't make him unlikeable. However… personally, I can't quite get through it. He's become a wicked woman who wants the world destroyed, lol. Even though the protagonist has a new life, I just can't let go of his pain and injustice. It seems ridiculous that someone who has suffered so much still loves the world. So, I can't continue reading for now. But after such suffering, holding onto the ideal of saving humanity is precisely where the power lies, isn't it? So, I'll keep it as a bookmark until I finish it someday!

10. 10 我EN Faking Blindness in the Cultivation World 我在修仙界装瞎 Little Fox in the Past小狐昔里No CP1.3M WordsCompleted Blurb: Wen Xu has been face-blind since birth. No matter how handsome or beautiful people are in the cultivation world, they all look like wooden posts to him. Of course, being face-blind doesn't stop him from cultivating and ascending to immortality. If anything, it's a huge incentive to work hard, because he truly can't remember anyone's face! His life is so hard. So, once he entered the gates of Yonglu Mountain, he decided to be blind. Well, at least until he cultivated his spiritual sense 90.4kFavorites156.1kClicks/ch356.3kGifts

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    I absolutely love it! It's a dream romance with an upgrade system! And the storyline is complete! The adventures of the three main characters are so much fun!

11. 11 还 I Might as Well Cultivate Immortality 还是修仙吧 Flowers Fill the Capital花色满京Danmei (BL)618k WordsCompleted He Bujian accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation game. The game's protagonist, Yue Huangzhou, is a typical male lead from a cultivation novel. He goes from an orphan everyone can bully to a Great Golden Immortal above the Nine Heavens. Yet after reaching that point, he struggles to make further progress. His past experiences cloud his Dao heart, trapping him in a period of decline. Players enter Yue Huangzhou's past and change key events in the plot, clearing away the haze clouding his Da 16.2kFavorites17kClicks/ch18.8kGifts

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    A very authentic cultivation story with fellow disciples leveling up! The writing style has a strong Daoist flavor~ It's truly a dream cultivation novel ww It's a pity the ending was rushed; the climax of the story has only just begun orz I can understand the pressure the author faced after three attempts. I can feel how much the author loves this story, but there's nothing they can do. Every chapter I read was truly meticulously crafted! I hope the author's workload can ease up a bit more~ But I really hope to see a longer future of their story, a long novel that leads all the way to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm~ I hope to see a second part someday ww

12. 12 孤 The Cat at the Lonesome Immortal Venerable's Home Has Gone Missing 孤寡仙尊家的猫猫不见了 Mountains Hidden, Waters Far Away山隐水迢Danmei (BL)307k WordsCompleted #Third-person narration #Plum-flavored sweet romance #Chasing his wife to the crematorium# I'm a black cat with a snowy belly, and I came to the Ninth Heaven to find my silly human. But my human has become an immortal sovereign and doesn't recognize me anymore. He even wonders why there are always cats in his palace. The immortal sovereign doesn't like cats. I think he's allergic to cat hair. He likes the peach tree in the courtyard, and he even blames me for using his beloved tree as a scratc 3.3kFavorites4.3kClicks/ch779Gifts

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    Absolutely stunning, with a first-rate plot and structure! Strictly speaking, it's an atypical "crucible" story; rather than a romance-driven narrative, it's more like a serious drama about humanity and the relationship between immortals and mortals, its highlights being its realism and character development. The author's values ​​are always trustworthy; if you were angry at the beginning, trust that the ending is truly profound. (The ending is very satisfying; the consequences of past mistakes and karmic debts are paid, and it's not forced for the sake of a happy ending.) Personally, it felt more like reading a dual-protagonist story without romance. Maomao and her lover Ji Chenguan are on opposite ends of life and death from the start, with Maomao learning to accept her lover's departure and facing a world without him. Xuanwei, however, is not Maomao's Ji Chenguan; he hurt Maomao and is thus subjected to revenge or retribution. In this process, Xuanwei undergoes his own growth, ultimately understanding the weight of life and the responsibilities of an immortal, thus confronting his sins and the consequences he must bear. In short, it's truly excellent, with a strong sense of justice for all living beings, respect for life, family and friendship, and reflections on reincarnation, but the romance between Maomao and Ji Chenguan only exists before and after the story's beginning and end. (Of course, there are also really sweet and even more regrettable flashbacks.)

13. 13 我 Those Years I Was The Boss of The Abyss of All Evil 我当万恶渊老大那些年 Li Wenjiu李温酒Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete] Su Yu is blind and is missing one of his three souls. He grew up without the care of parents, suffering constant abuse from his family. The only thing of value he has is a spiritual marriage pact with the genius heir of the Gu family of Xize. On the day he comes of age, the pact is destroyed, taking away the last reason his family had to keep him around. Someone pushes him off a cliff, and he plunges into the abyss. The fall leaves Su Yu with amnesia, but awakens his inborn spiritual 165.7kFavorites165.9kClicks/ch281.3kGifts

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    It's an engaging, albeit somewhat tiring (in terms of the fast-paced dungeons) storyline. The gameplay is thrilling, which is a bit different from what the synopsis might suggest. The main plot is quite heavy, but the inclusion of the Abyss adds some lighthearted elements to the story.

14. 14 咸 The Salty-Fish Villain Is Determined to Die 咸鱼反派他一心求死 Mountains Hidden, Waters Far Away山隐水迢Danmei (BL)305k WordsCompleted [Next book up for preorder: The Cat at the Lonely Immortal Venerable's Home Has Gone Missing. A bittersweet revenge romance. If that's your thing, come check it out!] Qiu Mian is the darling of Yunming Sect. His master indulges him, and his senior brothers and sisters dote on him. Though he was born blind, he can still tend flowers and plants in peace, living a leisurely life as a healer. Then one day, everything changed. He was inexplicably accused of harming his fellow disciples, and not one 5.5kFavorites7.9kClicks/ch1.4kGifts

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    Superb! The writing style is beautiful and has a strong ancient Chinese fantasy feel, with a particularly interesting series world-building. The most stunning point is the sense of power exuded by the protagonist. True strength doesn't mean being invincible from the start or having extraordinary talent, but rather, that even though a person is but a fragile reed in the world, the collapse of the world cannot break his backbone. A person who starts weak and powerless grows in adversity. No matter how cruel or insurmountable the enemy, they will never break him. He will experience pain and despair, but he will bounce back again and again, eventually gaining the strength to face his enemies directly. --By the way, the protagonist in this book really doesn't want to live at the beginning, and the psychological portrayal is excellent. The handling of the crematorium is also a rare wisdom. You can see that the senior brothers who were forced to hurt him are truly remorseful, and the author's inability to easily erase the pain that happened is also written with great respect. The only problem is that it's a bit difficult to fully understand the author's dialogue if you don't agree with the author's dialogue. It seems that the author's dialogue on the Jinjiang app is bugged and not fully displayed, so you need to open the web version to find it.

15. 15 主 After the Protagonist Is Robbed of His Luck [Rebirth] 主角被夺走气运之后[重生] Endless Joy终欢Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted The related cultivation wish-fulfillment novel, The Villain Doesn't Want to Turn Over a New Leaf, is now serializing. It's hot and ongoing, so click the author's profile to check it out~ [Synopsis] Mo Xun was the original protagonist, robbed of his destiny by someone who transmigrated into his world. Before the transmigrator arrived, he was the real young master of the greatest sect in the cultivation world, lost to his family and raised elsewhere. He had a happy home and loving adoptive parent 192.8kFavorites237.2kClicks/ch169.8kGifts

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    I love it! The cutest thing is the protagonist's personality—he always has a very firm attitude towards those scumbags who hurt him in his past life, without hesitation or whining, resolutely seeking revenge like a sharp and clear sword. The romance is also quite unique. At first glance, it seems like a roguish old man paired with a shy and aloof girl, but I especially love the protagonist's counterattacks; they're clever and sweet, portraying the spoiled brat as a form of love. (For example, when he gets really angry at the old man, he suddenly retaliates. The girl could actually beat him, but if she doesn't comply, the protagonist will ask something like, "Do you want to hurt me?" And then she really won't budge—so cute!) It's really good. If you like it, please remember not to open the comments section; I feel like comments are really annoying and will affect the reading experience.

16. 16 不EN Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian 不见上仙三百年 Mu Su Li木苏里Danmei (BL)533k WordsCompleted There are countless evil spirits in the world, and half of them live in Zhaoye City. The other half all met their end in the northern Canglang region of Tiansu, under the command of the immortal Xiao Fuxuan. Only one demon lord was imprisoned for twenty-five years and still survived. That was Wu Xingxue, the Lord of Zhaoye City. Theme: The preciousness of life 997.4kFavorites866.3kClicks/ch1.4MGifts

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    Www. Musuli's writing is simply amazing—it's incredibly good! The emotions are poignant, but the characters are always on the same page. It's just so difficult, bearing the fate of the world on one's shoulders.

17. 17 剑 The Sword Is Called Unbearable 剑名不奈何 Huai Shang淮上Danmei (BL)543k WordsCompleted They say Xu Shuangce, the greatest man under heaven, keeps a portrait of his deceased wife. But no one knows that on the back of the painting is the image of his old nemesis, the very person Xu Shuangce personally killed. Sixteen years ago, Gong Wei, Grand Director of the Immortal Alliance’s Punishment Court, went up to the Ascension Platform with a dagger hidden on him, intending to assassinate Xu Shuangce. He failed, and was killed on the spot by the Non-Interference Sword. Sixteen years lat 871kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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    It's a good story that I'm not really meant to be. The plot twists and turns are quite exciting, and the setting of Mengdie is grand. But I just couldn't get the emotional arcs (both romantic and more broadly emotional). The emotions are written very deeply, but I just feel like I know them but can't truly connect with them. Maybe it's because the story starts at the height of the emotions, but the groundwork wasn't laid. The chapters about the first meeting are an exception; they're very moving. But once we get back to the main storyline, it doesn't really resonate with me. I don't know why.

18. 18 仙 The #1 Pretty Boy of the Immortal Path 仙道第一小白脸 Fourteen Continents一十四洲Danmei (BL)651k WordsCompleted I have a wonderful sect. They’ve never looked down on me for having poor natural aptitude, never forced me to practice martial arts, and even arranged a childhood betrothal for me. My fiancée is a famous, domineering heiress. She’s beautiful, powerful, and loves me dearly. Later, as I traveled the martial world, I relied on her protection and became the most famous kept pretty boy in the immortal cultivation world. One day, I discovered that this person seemed to be a man. He was disguising him 634.5kFavorites721kClicks/ch500.9kGifts

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    There's not much to say, it's a masterpiece, very poignant but breathtaking.

19. 19 回 Back to the Immortal Venerable's Youth [Book Transmigration] 回到仙尊少年时[穿书] Concubine in Shanyang妾在山阳Danmei (BL)590k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Volume 2 goes on sale June 1. Its published title is Knowing You.] Yan Qing transmigrates into a melodramatic cultivation novel as a child: the most popular villain, a beautiful, tragic figure. As an adult, the villain is a peerless genius of breathtaking elegance. As a child, he is pitiful and nearly starves to death in the bitter winter. The cultivation world is full of dangers, and to survive, Yan Qing has to pull out every trick in the book. He can act sweet and inn 578.5kFavorites828.4kClicks/ch524.8kGifts

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    I loved it from the moment I added it to my favorites until it finished reading, and it was just as good as I imagined! The emotional turmoil felt especially fateful. Second read: Looking back, my initial impression of this story is quite different from when I first added it to my favorites based on the caption. Back then, I liked the caption's description of how they had weathered the most difficult and embarrassing times together, and their pride made it impossible for them to share the hardships—a love that couldn't be tolerated. However, the actual story isn't as twisted. Both characters are quite rational and articulate in their relationships, offering a purer, more nuanced kind of love, though the sense of destiny is still strong.

20. 20 这 This Junior Sister Is Clearly Overpowered, So Why Is She Such a Goofball? [Book Transmigration] 这个师妹明明超强却过分沙雕[穿书] Looking North from the South Tower南楼北望Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Blurb] After transmigrating into a book, Xie Yun Zhao devotes herself to cultivating immortality. As a genius, her cultivation improves by leaps and bounds. Only one thing doesn’t go her way: her handsome, white-robed genius senior brother and fiancé will compete with the arrogant male lead for the senior sister in the original story, then fall into darkness and become a demon, only to end up with a swo 357.9kFavorites771.3kClicks/ch270.7kGifts

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    A great story!

21. 21 感 After Failing to Influence the Protagonist 感化主角失败以后[穿书] Concubine in Shanyang妾在山阳Danmei (BL)524k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication. For updates on its progress, see @Jinjiang Qie Zai Shanyang. Written in 2018, with many, many, many rough edges. Please don’t heap excessive praise on it or use it to put other works down.] As soon as Pei Jing transmigrated into a book, he knew what he had to do. Following the usual plot, he was supposed to take in the ill-fated protagonist as his disciple, win him over with love and tenderness, cling to his coattails, and stop him from turning evil. But the plot went 323.6kFavorites447kClicks/ch145.9kGifts

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    555, It smells so good, this narcissus delicacy is divine!

22. 22 天 What Could a Heavenly Thunderbolt Possibly Have Against Me? 天雷能有什么坏心思呢 Spring Breeze Afar春风遥Danmei (BL)765k WordsCompleted [Complete] Du Shenglan was the most gifted genius in the cultivation world. He condensed sword energy at three, awakened the resonance of the Martial Dao Stele at five, and ventured alone into a forbidden land at ten. Yet the only thing people ever said about him was: What a pity. What a pity the Du family already had its favored prodigy. What a pity the Du family wanted Du Shenglan dead. Du Shenglan's father: “No matter how astonishing your talent, you cannot stand against your family.” A like 310.1kFavorites397.7kClicks/ch680.3kGifts

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    It's super good, packed with laughs but the plot is also great.

23. 23 仙 The Immortal Venerable Who Loved and Abandoned Me 仙尊始乱终弃 Ma Hu Zijun马户子君Danmei (BL)525k WordsCompleted [The funniest power couple in the world! Every chapter's author's note includes a bonus scene.] Immortal Venerable Hua Wang entered the mortal world to undergo a tribulation and became Dao partners with a beautiful rogue cultivator. With the nine-day thunder tribulation approaching, they clasped hands and looked into each other's eyes, promising never to part, in life or death. Then the lightning struck the Immortal Venerable right on the head. The rogue cultivator: “...I think he's lying.” * I 287.8kFavorites422.9kClicks/ch179.3kGifts

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    Silly and powerful (five stars)

24. 24 我 I'm the Tragic Father of the Dragon-Proud Protagonist [Book Transmigration] 我是龙傲天他惨死的爹[穿书] Green Robe, Apricot Grove青衣杏林Danmei (BL)4.8M WordsCompleted [Important notice: This story has not been published in print. Any physical copies you find are pirated. Do not buy them! Do not buy them! The editor has been contacted to handle this.] Blurb: Qiu Yibo transmigrated into a world of cultivation. He thought he was about to begin a life of brutal struggle against fate... As it turned out, he had a heavenly spiritual root, was the eldest legitimate son of a powerful clan, and could cultivate automatically while lying down, with resources delivered e 275.4kFavorites452kClicks/ch2.8MGifts

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    It's a really good, enjoyable long novel! The plot, in terms of its structure, probably concludes around chapter 400, but just as the author mentioned in their review, that's where the path of cultivation truly begins. The protagonist's personality is so adorable, and he really has that "immortal" feel to him. Watching him pretend to be a playboy and an old man, planting flowers in a small mountain village for a hundred years, and living as a mortal in a Taoist temple for a hundred years, truly captures the author's vision of the title "Longevity and Immortality." It portrays the tranquility of the long path of cultivation, showing that cultivation isn't about leveling up, but about enjoying every day and every scene of immortality. And it's really well-written; the protagonist is always talking about how delicious everything is, but it's still a very enjoyable and engaging read. Watching him scheme and plot is entertaining, and watching him leisurely admire flowers is also enjoyable.

25. 25 想 Want to Ascend? Then Fall in Love 想飞升就谈恋爱 Long Qi龙柒Danmei (BL)832k WordsCompleted Regarding the advance-viewing lock, the ratio is 60%. Thank you for supporting the official release!!! Shen Qingxian is the Venerable Lord of Lianhua, powerful enough to be practically on the verge of ascending. Gu Jianshen is the Demon Lord of Jiuyuan, powerful enough to be practically on the verge of destroying the Three Realms. Everyone believed that when Shen Qingxian and Gu Jianshen met, it would surely lead to a battle that shook the Three Realms, with the two fighting to the death. That 269.3kFavorites389.5kClicks/ch467.2kGifts

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    It has a good storyline and emotional depth, and it's strong! (5 Stars)

26. 26 我 I Have Medicine! [System] 我有药啊[系统] Clothes Falling into Flame衣落成火Danmei (BL)4.0M WordsCompleted The timid, death-fearing protagonist transmigrates and spends all his time trying to find ways to stay alive. He has a golden finger called the Alchemy System, but unfortunately, he has no medicinal ingredients, so he cannot level up. The eldest legitimate grandson of a powerful family on the mainland is exceptionally intelligent, but his cultivation talent is poor. Unfortunately, alchemists are too difficult to train to serve him alone, but he has access to plenty of medicinal ingredients. One 199.5kFavorites443.7kClicks/ch429.1kGifts

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    (Five stars) "Clothes Fall into Fire" needs no introduction. I watched it a long time ago, and I remember its soul lay in the feeling of leveling up by changing maps—it had a very homey feel to it. The romance was also very sweet, with the two supporting each other throughout! It's primarily from the perspective of the receiver, but the seme (dominant partner) is more like a typical family protagonist. The receiver is his pharmacist, who is also very strong—strong in a different way.

27. 27 反 The Villain Has Something to Say [Reborn] 反派有话说[重生] Mo Chenhuan莫晨欢Danmei (BL)922k WordsCompleted As the first disciple of the greatest sect under heaven, Luo Jianqing was renowned and revered by his junior brothers and sisters as their senior brother. As the closed-door disciple of the foremost cultivator in the cultivation world, he honored his master and never♂crossed♂the♂line♂even♂by♂a♂single♂step. And then… the protagonist stabbed him to death with a sword, using his master’s sword. Ding! Congratulations, you’ve picked up a copy of the novel Seeking Immortality. Please use it wisely! C 193.9kFavorites388.6kClicks/ch57.4kGifts

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    I forgot, but it should be good (five stars)

28. 28 第 The First Immortal Master 第一仙师 Yao Yue Kong妖月空Danmei (BL)2.2M WordsCompleted Rong Xuan was a good-hearted man and the last surviving member of the fallen Rong clan. In his previous life, he was wrongfully accused, suffered every torment, and met a miserable end. Reborn in his youth, his temperament changed completely. Cold and ruthless, he took as his disciple the close friend from his previous life, guiding him by word and deed. Rising from humble beginnings, he returned to the path of immortality and eventually became the greatest immortal master. It has always been sa 173.1kFavorites265.1kClicks/ch114.9kGifts

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    I remember the plot was very exciting, long and thrilling, with a beautiful, powerful, and tragically strong protagonist! The pairing was a queen-like bottom and a devoted puppy top. However, I vaguely remember the writing style being a bit off.

29. 29 穿 Transmigrate to Cultivate Immortality 穿越之修仙 Clothes Falling into Flame衣落成火Danmei (BL)3.0M WordsCompleted Beneath the Immortal Realm lie nine thousand great worlds: three thousand in the upper realms, three thousand in the middle, and three thousand in the lower, along with countless small worlds. Xu Ziqing was frail and sickly in his previous life. In this life, he had hoped to spend his days at ease among mountains and streams, but at the age of thirteen, his life changed in an instant. With a spiritual root, he had no choice but to embark on the path to immortality. If he didn't want to become a 155.7kFavorites317.4kClicks/ch97kGifts

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    (5 Stars) Yi Luo Cheng Huo again, a must-read for anyone reading long novels~ It also features the style of changing maps and leveling up, with a warm and peaceful romance. Similarly, the male lead has a bit of a protagonist vibe (the kind that is obviously sharp and outstanding), while the female lead is gentle, but it still guarantees a strong-strong dynamic.

30. 30 全 All the Dao Sects Owe Me a Favor 全道门都欠我一个人情 Riding a Whale South骑鲸南去Danmei (BL)694k WordsCompleted The somewhat serious blurb: Jun of the Clouds, Feng Ru Gu, is a legend of the Daoist sect and the savior of the world. At fourteen, a flash of inspiration led him to create the forty-nine forms of the Guixu Sword Manual, revealing a brilliance beyond compare. At fifteen, skilled in both magic and martial arts, he forged a pair of swords from luoqing and wansu cold iron, earning everyone's admiration. At eighteen, trapped in the demon realm, he protected more than a hundred disciples for eighty-n 135.2kFavorites202.5kClicks/ch126.6kGifts

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    The middle part had a bit of a "crucible" feel to it—when I got to 80%, I thought it was a four-star "crucible" story and a little boring. But then!! The twist!! It was absolutely amazing! I want to read it again. And the angst before the "crucible" part wasn't inexplicable; their actions and feelings were all based on their characters—they weren't bad people, just that life is unpredictable and fate had its way. The main characters' character designs are also excellent (referring to the bottom; the top is good, but not particularly amazing).

31. 31 苏 Winning Over the Cultivation World 苏遍修真界 Young Master Muhan暮寒公子Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted The novel is complete. The author is bad at titles and blurbs, and many sweet readers have already complained about it. If you’ve clicked in, please stick with it for ten chapters. You’ll stay after that, promise. Sending you all heart-hands =3= Blurb One: Someone asked Luo Jiujiang, “Your cultivation partner’s bloodline is so mysterious it can’t even be spoken of, your master is the snake’s fated companion, and every one of your friends is either a descendant of Taotie or the grandson of an ol 122.1kFavorites154.2kClicks/ch85.4kGifts

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    The title sums it all up; it's a great long novel—and definitely very romantic.

32. 32 送 Sending the Divine 送神 Year-End年终Danmei (BL)726k WordsCompleted The fiend Yin Ci has lived for several hundred years and is thoroughly sick of life. He plans to seek out the legendary Ghost Tomb for flesh of the Living Earth, turn it into a deadly poison, and kill himself. To keep a low profile, he grabs a novice master to use as cover. A once-in-a-century prodigy, Shi Jingzhi is nearing the end of his life. He, too, plans to seek out the flesh of the Living Earth in the Ghost Tomb, turn it into a miraculous medicine, and eke out a little more time. To make 120.8kFavorites128.8kClicks/ch145.6kGifts

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    It's incredibly good. It's a challenging story, but the lighthearted parts are hilarious (I was laughing so hard I suddenly burst into tears).

33. 33 废 The Good-for-Nothing Knows Everything 废柴无所不知 Hold Ning’s Hand执宁之手Danmei (BL)501k WordsCompleted As he lay dying, the master of the Twelfth Peak of Xianyun Sect hired Yun Mo, a genius from the Sword Sect, to keep his only son, Si Ran, safe for a hundred years. In return, he offered a Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Pill. As soon as the news got out, the cultivation world agreed that the Sword Sect had gotten an incredible bargain. Everyone knew Si Ran had a five-element spiritual root, was barely at the Qi Refining stage, and had no redeeming qualities. He was a good-for-nothing. A hundred years w 116.2kFavorites307.6kClicks/ch82.3kGifts

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    My impression is that the protagonist is quite strong.

34. 34 修 Exchange Student at a Cultivation Academy 修真学院交换生 A Lifetime of Splendor一世华裳Danmei (BL)313k WordsCompleted Ji Lan slept for three thousand years, then was awakened by a forbidden spell and became a bottom-of-the-class student at a modern cultivation academy. After the spiritual qi revival, the vanished cultivation world opened its doors again. The two sides negotiated and settled on several agreements, including a student exchange program. Ji Lan rose from the bottom of the class to earn a place in the exchange program. Returning to the familiar cultivation 94.8kFavorites142.7kClicks/ch58.9kGifts

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    The cute little story is too short! 555

35. 35 掌 The Sect Leader Is Under a Lot of Pressure 掌门压力很大 Moon Beneath the Nine Provinces九州月下Danmei (BL)895k WordsCompleted After becoming the head of the Kunlai Sect, Ji Yunlai finds that protagonists keep showing up with designs on his magical treasures, disciples, daughter, and sect... Note: The daughter isn't his biological child. The sect leader is the shou, and the master-disciple romance has an older gong and younger shou! No switching or reversing roles! Come see Xiao Qing in Xiao Cha's gorgeous art! 93.7kFavorites235.4kClicks/ch124.9kGifts

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    I can't quite remember, but it's mostly an ensemble piece. I like Kunlai (five stars).

36. 36 修 I Still Have a Legend in the Cultivation World 修真界依然有我的传说 Li Siwei李思危Danmei (BL)874k WordsCompleted [New story now underway: I'm Shipping Guys on a Dating Show] A thousand years ago, Daoist Jing Yuan was struck dead by a lightning tribulation. A thousand years later, he comes back to life, only to find that the stars have shifted and the world has changed beyond recognition. Market stall: Ten coins per herb, good for clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. Jing Yue: Isn't this the precious main ingredient for Foundation Establishment Pills? Auction house: Bidding st 91.4kFavorites212.1kClicks/ch129.7kGifts

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    Story-driven~ (5 stars)

37. 37 重 So What If You’ve Been Reborn? 重生算什么 Exile from Heaven天堂放逐者Danmei (BL)1.5M WordsCompleted Throughout his life, Chen He often encounters lunatics who are deeply prejudiced against him and do strange things. Once, after Chen He takes out a group of assassins, he tracks down the mastermind. Chen He: We’re strangers. Why are you doing this? Mastermind: Hah! You’re going to kill me ten years from now, so I’m striking first! Chen He: … Chen He: Fellow Daoist, we’ve never had any grievances, past or present. Why are you hounding me? Daoist: Hmph! We’ll have plenty of grievances in the fut 87.8kFavorites247.4kClicks/ch54kGifts

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    A cultivation-themed anti-rebirth god, with a very tight plot (five stars).

38. 38 神 The Divine Appraiser 神鉴 Shi Jing时镜Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted A poor student transmigrates to the cultivation world clutching A Comprehensive Guide to Appreciating Poetry, and discovers new ways to use poetry! Summer has arrived, and it's unbearably hot? "The moonlight before my bed, like frost upon the ground." The whole family clutches their padded coats and freezes in the middle of summer. Oh yeah! Run into a stingy rich bumpkin? "My fine horses and thousand-gold furs, fetch them all to trade for wine!" The great tycoon clutches the erguotou his own l 83.8kFavorites177.7kClicks/ch29.9kGifts

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    (Five stars) I need to find a chance to reread this book... It's super good. It's rare to find a cultivation novel with poetry and prose fighting. The plot is also great. (After reading this book, I can no longer read about true Buddha cultivators falling in love. It's too painful to have my Dao heart waver.)

39. 39 被 The Reluctant Career Change of a Sword Cultivator 被迫转职的剑修 Mao Kou猫蔻Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted Ye Wuchen's father and elder brother are both sword cultivators, and he himself has exceptional talent for the sword, so naturally he became a sword cultivator too. During an expedition into a secret realm, Ye Wuchen was forcibly bound to the Primordial Treasure, the Fuxi Zither. The Fuxi Zither was domineering and devoured its master. To avoid having his soul devoured by the Fuxi Zither, Ye Wuchen had only one option: abandon the swo 80.6kFavorites205.4kClicks/ch151.5kGifts

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    Su~ has the air of a sword cultivator (5 stars)

40. 40 我21+ I Cultivate Pills in the Interstellar Era and Become a Legend 我在星际炼丹封神 Fish in Water鱼之水Danmei (BL)597k WordsCompleted 80.4kFavorites115.1kClicks/ch178.9kGifts

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    Superb! The synopsis suggests a formulaic, fast-paced story, but it lives up to the author's reputation!! The whole story has a gentle yet lively feel.

41. 41 病 The Sickly Beauty Boss Just Wants to Be a Salted Fish 病美人大佬只想咸鱼[异世] If White-Clad若白衣Danmei (BL)703k WordsCompleted [An older work. Read the blurb and check the premise before diving in. Not recommended for readers who are firmly on one character’s side.] Wu Baishuang used to be very diligent about treating his illness. He took his medicine on time every day, followed his doctor’s orders, and worked hard to cultivate his martial arts techniques to suppress the cold poison inside him. Then Wu Baishuang awakened. It turned out he was the villain in a fantasy novel, and the plot had already planned his death. 73.1kFavorites121.4kClicks/ch40.9kGifts

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    A rare find with a homey style!

42. 42 拜 After Joining the Sword Sect, I Switched Classes to Hammer Cultivator 拜师剑宗后我转职成了锤修 You Xiao游鸮Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The blurb for the upcoming novel My Cousin Refuses the Harem Protagonist Script is below. On the Path of the Heart, where the Sword Sect tested new disciples, Jiang Xiaolou had a dream. In the dream, the entry test revealed that she possessed a natural sword heart and a single ice spiritual root. She successfully became the Sword Venerable's disciple, his chosen successor, and the envy of everyone around her. But in the second year, Jiang Xiaolou awakened a fire 71.9kFavorites180.3kClicks/ch49.2kGifts

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    Absolutely stunning! First, the scope is vast and the ending is well-structured, giving the feeling of piecing together a jigsaw puzzle to achieve final victory. (Many comments complained about not understanding it, but personally, I found the reading experience enjoyable; most of the foreshadowing I kept in mind was resolved in the end.) The protagonist has a clear growth trajectory and a strong inner strength, making her a perfectly crafted female protagonist in the "leveling up" genre. The supporting characters are also well-written, featuring many powerful women who don't feel constrained by gender nor overly emphasized. The romance is unique; the male lead is clearly a background character, but he's not dispensable; rather, he gives the protagonist freedom, allowing her to choose to love someone.

43. 43 不 Stay Away from Sword Cultivators, or You'll Be Unlucky 不要靠近剑修会变不幸 Nan Ge Yu Zhuan南歌玉转Danmei (BL)585k WordsCompleted The sword cultivator alternate-universe side story can be found in my collection, “Two Sword Cultivators Singing Among the Green Willows.” 1. Cheng Xi transmigrates into a book, straight into a hellish situation. His hometown, Qiyun Immortal Manor, is a blight on the cultivation world and is doomed to be wiped out. He is a weak, useless villain, and, worst of all, his timing is impeccable: he transmigrates just as the brick in the original shou’s hand is 0.001 meters from his head. And after ca 65kFavorites76.9kClicks/ch52.3kGifts

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    It's incredibly good! It has both sweet and heart-wrenching moments, the main characters are vivid and unique, and the plot is a very long story.

44. 44 我 I Became the Fox-Proud One by Acting Cute [Book Transmigration] 我靠卖萌成为狐傲天［穿书］ Drunk, So What醉又何妨Danmei (BL)650k WordsCompleted Shu Lingjia’s original form was a fluffy little white fox. Unlike the other seductive vixens in his clan, he was a cool, aloof fox. He never flirted with anyone and never fawned for attention. One day, he discovered that he was living inside a cultivation novel, and not just any character: he was the ultimate cannon fodder. Not only was he doomed to misfortune at every turn, but his friends and family were doomed as well. [Ding! Hello! You have been bound to the “Fox Overlord” System. Complete 62.4kFavorites128.2kClicks/ch46.6kGifts

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    The little fox is cute, but she's more than just cute; she's actually very powerful.

45. 45 被 The Healer Forced to Change Class 被迫转职的医修 Mao Kou猫蔻No CP864k WordsCompleted Lin Yuchu entered Kunlun Sword Sect, the greatest sword cultivator sect in the cultivation world, with the outstanding achievement of placing first in the swordsmanship competition. In his second year at Kunlun Sword Sect, the High Priest, who had come from the distant Divine Capital, grabbed him by the head and forced him to switch to the path of medicine. He also forced a deal on him, binding him to the Supreme Sacred Artifact of the Temple. And then... The old man who lived inside the artifa 60.6kFavorites143.3kClicks/ch98.1kGifts

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    I love Mao Kou's writing; it's all so ethereal (five stars).

46. 46 正 The Righteous Path’s Reputation Is Ruined 正道风评被害 Wu Shi雾十Danmei (BL)492k WordsCompleted Ning Zhi works in brand marketing and crisis PR. One day, a friend asked him, “You people in PR, do you get a lot of stress?” Ning Zhi: “How could you call it a lot? It’s only enough to make me dream at night that I’ve become a cultivator and have to handle crisis PR for the righteous sects. [smile]” “Want to resolve the scandal over your senior sister being slandered as someone who dumps her fiancé for being poor?” “Want to minimize the fallout from your greatest sword cultivator defecting and 54kFavorites125.9kClicks/ch43.9kGifts

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    I remember the easier ones.

47. 47 哪 What’s Wrong? 哪里不对 Three Thousand Worlds三千世Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Xuzhi knew he had become the great villain in some novel. He didn’t choose to cozy up to the protagonist while he was still weak. Instead, he tirelessly tried to crush him. But as he kept at it... Hm? Something wasn’t right. Jian Cheng was reborn. In his previous life, he had three palaces, six courtyards, seventy-two consorts, and countless beautiful underlings. After killing the Eastern Sun Demon Emperor, he became the most powerful cultivator on the continent. ...Then he died after the 47.6kFavorites113.8kClicks/ch89kGifts

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    (5 Stars) Excellent plot and emotional depth~ It's rare to find a character who is reborn and intends to kill the protagonist instead of clinging to a powerful figure.

48. 48 第 After the Number One Sword Immortal Retired 第一剑仙退休后 Shi Jin时今Danmei (BL)199k WordsCompleted [Includes some slice-of-life content] Blurb: The Sword Sect had a sword immortal, whose single strike made him an immortal, and whose gaze left everyone spellbound. When chaos invaded, the sword immortal swept through the enemy ranks with a single stroke, brought peace to the world, and won a prosperous age. But his sword broke, and he fell in battle, dying deep in a heap of corpses. Rumor had it that the Demon Lord, who had long remained in seclusion, personally came to the battlefield and too 45.5kFavorites59.3kClicks/ch23kGifts

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    This is an exceptionally good and comfortable read—a very Xianxia (fantasy/martial arts) story, yet also very much about the mortal world. I really love the author's writing style; they are skilled in both literature and martial arts, writing humorous and peaceful slice-of-life scenes while also depicting vivid and grand battle scenes. The gentle human world in everyday life seems to foreshadow a world worth fighting for. Therefore, the description of the path of all living beings during the final battle is truly breathtaking.

49. 49 直 Live-Streaming My Cultivation 直播修仙 Jin Yun金筠Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted ++++Lu Bei had just finished the college entrance exams and was traveling alone for the first time when he got caught in a mountain-road bus crash. Everyone else was safe inside the bus, but he flew out of the fully open window, bag and all. As he plummeted through the air, Lu Bei clutched his backpack and thought, If I survive this, I have to livestream a hundred times and tell everyone about this harrowing cliff-diving experience I survived. A few hours later, Lu Bei crawled out of a pile o 43.8kFavorites96.3kClicks/ch66.6kGifts

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    The soul of the story lies in the fact that every chapter and every small subplot is meticulously written and engaging. A more obvious flaw is that the long storyline wasn't fully developed; it clearly sets up a backdrop for a war between immortals and demons followed by ascension, but it ends abruptly during the protagonist's childhood. However, considering the length of the story, I can accept it. I don't feel it's a rushed ending; the paths taken aren't rushed, and the story, centered on the protagonist's childhood, remains coherent. Another point of contention is that I have to completely forget about the moral dilemma surrounding the protagonist's unauthorized livestream throughout the story. The epilogue addresses this directly, and while I'm not entirely satisfied, I can barely accept it. What can you do? The livestream genre itself has inherent problems.

50. 50 仙 The Immortal Venerable’s Last Wish 仙尊的遗愿 Gu You谷幽Danmei (BL)507k WordsCompleted [Main story complete. Extra chapters are being updated. The story was revised several times during serialization, so pirated versions may differ. Thank you for supporting the official release.] 1. Life is like a play. The more you play, the less fun it gets. At last, Xi Ling learned that his death was near. So that very night, Xi Ling tearfully ate two big bowls, then happily made a list of his final wishes. Wish One: A plate of plum-blossom pastries and a bowl of iced lotus and licorice soup. 41.8kFavorites50.4kClicks/ch21kGifts

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    A super good story. The synopsis is very angsty, and the beginning is a bit dark, but by the end, I felt completely healed. The angst is intense at times, but it quickly transitions to lighthearted slice-of-life moments, and the plot gets better and better throughout. Overall, a very enjoyable reading experience.

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