Novels like I Became a Heavenly Master of the Dao
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- 1 I'm an Assassin, So I Must Keep Calm 我是杀手要冷静 I'm an assassin. I have to keep my cool. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Don't Mess With Me, My Master Is the Purple-Robed Celestial Master 别惹我，我师父是紫袍老天师 [Urban Fantasy + Unraveling Ancient Mysteries + Feel-Good, No Angst + Suspense and Supernatural + Tomb Raiding] In ancient Huaxia, many strange events have taken place that defy explanation. For instance, did the First Emperor really die? Do demons and spirits truly exist in this world? How are drought demons born? Why did the Shatuo people, who had existed for centuries, vanish overnight? Does the desert death worm really exist? What is the monster with a human face and a cow’s body in the no-m 49Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Super Taoist of the City 都市超级道士 By a twist of fate, Zhang Yu obtained an unparalleled martial art and inherited the legacy of the Daoist Tianlong. His destiny changed dramatically, and he rose to the pinnacle of life, surrounded by countless beautiful women. But just as the mortal world faced a cataclysm, what path would this young man choose? 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Night Watchman of Fengdu 酆都守夜人 Do you think we live in a safe world? In truth, the world is not as peaceful as it seems. The money you find on the road might be cursed “life-buying money,” and a pair of blood-red eyes might be watching passersby from a dark corner. But because certain people exist, the balance between yin and yang in this world is maintained. They are the ones who hold up the sky, the lonely night watchmen. I'm Su Cangnan. Let me tell you my story. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 I Spent Two Thousand Years Slaying Demons, Then Lost My Memory 斩妖除祟两千年的我，失忆了 Qi can transform all things. All things can also wield Qi. Gather Qi into the soul and blood, store Qi to reach "First Steps." Break through the three spinal gates, temper the bones to open the "Bridge of Crevices." Yang rises to the Mud Ball Palace, focus the spirit to ascend "Transformation Ridge." Yin descends through the Ninefold Tower, take in the realm and settle into "Source Roaming." The three elixirs converge in one's own spring, forming the origin and transforming into "Divine Chaos." —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Maoshan Successor: Paranormal Investigation Bureau 茅山传人：灵异调查科 Supernatural phenomena aren’t widely known in modern society, but they do exist. The Supernatural Investigations Bureau is part of a special department responsible for handling all kinds of paranormal incidents and maintaining order between the worlds of yin and yang. Its members each possess unique skills, using mysterious powers and their wits to face one supernatural crisis after another. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Oh No, How Did I Become an Old Ancestor? 坏了，我怎么成老祖了 Yunyin Sect, the foremost of all the world's schools of magic, kept itself hidden from the world for decades. Then five of its direct disciples emerged. They slew Qiongqi and killed a Ghost King, making a name for themselves. Among them was an exceptional disciple born with ghost eyes, whose mastery of the Dao was peerless and whose presence awed countless fellow practitioners... But... can someone tell me why this thousand-year-old corpse insists on coming home with me? And why is this sword, h 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Supernatural: I Change into a Taoist Robe, Then Head Straight into the River 灵异：道袍一换，下河就干 When a dead fish bites, turn around and leave; change into a Taoist robe, and get straight to work in the river. Make it safely to shore, and the whole internet praises you; fail to catch a ghost, and the whole village gets a meal. A century-old corpse in a rural reservoir, a generations-old evil bond that uses a corpse to bear a child, a cunning demon in the mirror, ghostly shadows in an abandoned hospital, terror at an amusement park, and the fog-shrouded Mount Hujun… 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Eternal Supreme 太上永生 Some people cultivate for thousands of years only to end up completely alone. Others live for thousands of years and have cars, houses, and disciples by the dozen. “I don't want to show off. I just want to experience an ordinary life.” “If money can solve it, is it even a problem?” “Disciple, I have something to take care of here. Can you get here in ten minutes?” The above are Du Sheng's famous quotes. 7.5kReads5.1Score87914d adds
- 10 The Lowly Little Taoist 屌丝小道士 I see ghosts when I look up, when I go outside, when I walk, and even when I sleep... Why are they all after me? Do I look like an easy target? Qiu Jiangui is about ready to claw at the walls. Sure, he’s a Taoist priest, but he’s a wholesome, squeaky-clean Taoist priest! All he wants is to spend his life in a little shop, living like a pig. Just how badly are they going to keep screwing him over? This is the story of a young Taoist priest. It’s funny, a little heavy, and full of twists and turns 347Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 I Studied Hard to Hunt Ghosts Before Coming Down the Mountain, So What Does High Martial Mean? 苦学捉鬼下山，高武是什么意思？ [Slow Burn, Read with Care] [Modern High Martial Arts] [Taoist Priest] [Ghost Hunting] [Eerie] [Awakening] [May Not Be for Everyone] Ye Xuan transmigrated at the absolute worst time. He had been the top scorer in the college entrance exam, but he got a terminal illness and died. As soon as he transmigrated, he took a Taoist priest as his master, though the old man was hardly a proper master. To make a name for himself and slap people in the face after transmigrating, Ye Xuan spent over a decade 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Strange Tales from the Coffin Shop 棺材铺之诡闻 Liu Yin, a 25-year-old unemployed programmer, reluctantly takes over her family's coffin shop. But the shop's customers are ghosts. Whenever the coffins inside creak, ghosts come in the next day to buy coffins for reincarnation. Liu Yin's job is to help these ghosts, still lingering in the human world, resolve their lingering obsessions. Zhang Xingyan, a Taoist priestess who specializes in exorcising demons, and Liu Yin meet through a fight. As fate pushes them along, they go from standing on op 156Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Mysterious Resurgence: I'm Not the Ghost King 神秘复苏，我不是诡王 [Mild horror, somewhat Lovecraftian, no System, survival and growth, one female lead, not for the fainthearted] "This story is entirely fictional and does not reflect reality. Now, the mysteries begin to return..." Grandpa died with his eyes open. The day we carried his coffin up the mountain, I didn't dare look back, because the people carrying it... weren't human! A daily dose of occult weirdness: One ring of the bell, and all ghosts flee; one talisman stuck on, and evil spirits call you Dad 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 King of the Weird 诡异之王 “Am I beautiful? Would you like to kiss me?” A strange, chilling voice rang out. The Slit-Mouthed Woman stood in the road, her eyes glowing a dim red as she stared at the young man in front of her, seeming unable to understand why he was so... excited. “You're beautiful. I would!” Zhang Heng eagerly leaned in and kissed the Slit-Mouthed Woman with all his heart. She was stunned. 64Reads8.4Score714d adds
- 15 In This Life, I See My Past Life 我于今生观前世 The protagonist encounters his past lives in a dream. Only after unraveling the mystery of his time in the womb does he discover that he is nothing but an empty shell. Once his three souls return to his body, three powerful spirits press against his own will. He has no choice but to deal with monsters and outside intruders to strengthen himself, all while withstanding the weight of karma and fighting to stay alive! Whether it's a black dragon stirring up trouble, a corpse-nurturing ground in the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Records of True Martial Taoist Healing 真武祝由录 Yida is a novice zhuyou master, timid and particular about rules, and mishaps are part of his daily life. With a True Martial spirit divination slip, talismans in his palm, and knowledge of physiognomy and feng shui, he takes on one bizarre case after another using his grab bag of skills. Strange noises in an old house, the lingering obsessions of people from the past: mild Chinese-style horror meets laugh-out-loud everyday life. Every strange incident holds a story about the human world. Remem 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Feng Shui Mastermind 风水大掌柜 The day I was born, nine dragons came bearing a coffin, and a hundred ghosts wailed in mourning. I was born under a fated star. My name is Bai Ke, a feng shui master delivered to the mortal world in a coffin borne by nine dragons. I guide souls between yin and yang, and was born with an innate gift for the mysteries of heaven and earth. When you run into anything supernatural, just come to me, Bai Ke. I am the chief feng shui master, and there is no mysterious matter in this world that I cannot 594Reads7.1Score10114d adds
- 18 I Have a Fox Immortal Wife 我有一个狐仙老婆 As the old saying goes, when a fox comes asking for your hand, it’s either deeply in love or out to harm you. When Gu Ning was five, a white fox with magical powers tricked him into a wedding ceremony, making him take the heavenly tribulation in her place. To stay alive, Gu Ning opens a café that only operates after midnight and caters exclusively to wandering spirits... 2Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 19 I Ferry Souls in the Mortal World 我在人间摆渡灵魂 Some people call me Master, others call me a charlatan. Some even respectfully address me as Grandmaster or Celestial Master. But really, I’m just an “ordinary” guide for the dead. Jiang Cheng, an unremarkable funeral master, awakens a mysterious ability after one particular funeral. He can actually see souls, or ghosts!!! (This story has only one supernatural character, the protagonist. It’s more of an everyday-life story with tearjerking moments, not a horror novel.) 50Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 20 Those Stories from My Days as a Taoist Priest 我当道士的那些个故事 From the day he fell into the water, an extraordinary life was set in motion. He went from being terrified of ghosts to having ghosts terrified of him, and one lucky encounter after another followed. There are zombies, demons, and evil spirits, as well as friendship and romance. His adventures even reveal a cycle of karma connecting his past and present lives. A thoroughly satisfying, easy-to-read story. 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Tales from Ghost-Hunting Livestreams 直播抓鬼那些事 Romance included + heroine’s growth journey + heroine is amazing but doesn’t know it + hidden identity + heroine is adored by everyone! The ending could be happy or tragic, not decided yet! Maybe two endings! The male lead is nearly invisible + endlessly indulgent toward the heroine + a useful tool + gorgeous What? It only costs ten yuan to have your fortune told these days? The price of a cup of milk tea? The wife is the one who suggests finding a mistress? You’re seriously ill, and nobody in y 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Jiangcheng General Store 江城杂货铺 Rules of the Jiangcheng General Store: 1. The store opens at the hour of the Rat and closes at the hour of the Rabbit. We serve no customers at any other time! 2. Every visitor is a customer. Anyone who enters must follow the store’s rules, or bear the consequences! 3. All transactions must be honest. Payment is due upon delivery. Break the deal, and bear the consequences! 4. No pets allowed! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Banish Evil with My Left Hand, Keep the Martial World in Check with My Right 左手灭邪祟，右手平江湖 I was born with an extra soul, and I can remember everything from the moment I was born. Before I was even a month old, all sorts of people came to my home, and they had only one goal: to take me away. They said I was a rare Tianlu child, seen only once every few centuries, able to perceive the realms of yin and yang at six and attain an invulnerable body by ten. My parents refused. On the day I turned one month old, several groups finally came to blows, and every one of my close relatives fell —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Blind Healer and Ghost Physiognomist 瞎医鬼相 [Supernatural, feng shui, fortune-telling, folk mysteries, no System] On the day Xiao Mufeng was born, a horde of ghosts tried to take his life. His second uncle died a horrific death, and his grandmother lost an arm. When he was six, his second aunt and grandmother died one after another. It was all because he was a ghost baby. Before she died, his grandmother sealed Xiao Mufeng's eyes, hoping he could live an ordinary life. Unexpectedly, on his eighteenth birthday, Xiao Mufeng accidentally bro —Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 25 Don’t Mess With Him, This Taoist Is a Little Wild 别惹他，这个道士有点野 Daoist arts + feng shui + folk customs + witchcraft + folk secrets + corpse walking + suspense + the supernatural Have you ever seen a person with no shadow? A corpse that can walk? A living person covered in corpse spots? Paper that cannot be burned? An ancient zither that plays by itself? Someone stepping out of a portrait...? Tang Yao has seen them all, and has spent his entire life dealing with such things. “Conceived in the yin year, month, day, and hour, and born in the yin year, month, da —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Pendulum: The Super Taoist Works at a Convenience Store 灵摆：超级道长在便利店打工 After the Sacrifice to the Lord of Mount Tai, the Netherworld King Chacha searches everywhere for Zhao Li, Xia Dongqing, and Wang Xiaoya... A young Taoist priest named Zhang Zhongyang is ordered by his master to go study Chinese at Jiangzhou University. But he is so exceptionally skilled that he gets a perfect score on his final exams and unexpectedly lands a job at Convenience Store No. 444. There, he opens his third eye and takes over from Zhao Li as the new spirit guide. From then on, ancient 254Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Who Says This Evil Path Is Bad? It's Absolutely Wonderful! 谁说这邪魔歪道坏？这可太棒了！ [Folklore and the supernatural + decisive and ruthless + dark and scheming + one heroine] The gates of hell swing wide, plunging the human world into chaos. Cultivators conceal their deeds from Heaven. They eat from the underworld, yet drink the blood of the living. Warring factions of occult practitioners battle one another, while officials and outlaws clash and unorthodox sects wait to profit. Ghosts and gods run rampant, monsters wreak havoc, and even the wicked can ascend to Heaven. Ghost-an —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Livestream: My Life Cultivating Immortality in the Countryside 直播：贫道在乡村的修仙生活 [System + Livestream + Farming + Miracle Healer + Comedy] A young Daoist priest accidentally obtains a livestream cultivation System and begins a carefree, joyful life in a mountain village. I have a mountain, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I have a dog, mischievous and naughty. I have a bird, and honestly, it’s a bit of a nuisance. P.S. The story is set in a parallel universe, so don’t take anything personally. 12Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 29 The Corpse Soul's Lost Spirit 尸魂落魄 I bought a human-body mannequin on Taobao. The seller had clearly gone to a lot of trouble, because what arrived was a living corpse... 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 A Taoist Priest's Notes 道士笔记 Ever since I experienced the mystery of Seven Coffin Mountain, I’ve been devoted to mastering Taoist arts. I’m just a Taoist priest who helps the dead find peace, but over the past fifty years, I’ve guided the souls of more than a thousand departed: people who died unjustly, by accident, by suicide, or while awaiting death. Along the way, I’ve experienced a series of strange, uncanny supernatural events… I offer this book as proof of the difference between a charlatan and a true Taoist priest. D 284Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The All-Round Daoist Comes Down the Mountain 全能道士下山 Behind the glittering city, cultivation factions are stirring. Strange signs fill the heavens, and countless beams of light come plunging down… The protagonist, Wang Beichen, has spent thirty years cultivating the Way. At his master’s command, he descends the mountain to travel the world, carrying within him Daoist, Buddhist, and Confucian arts, as well as the sword. They say a sword can slay immortals… They say someone once slew a god… They say the heavens have nine levels… They say no one guar —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Tales of the Supernatural in the City 都市灵异传 “The living must not wander into the mass grave, and the dead must not disturb Mr. Chen.” This old saying has been passed down in Chenjia Town for decades. Chen Hui is Mr. Chen’s grandson, but he scoffs at his grandfather’s arts of yin and yang and wants nothing more than to be an ordinary college student. That is, until zombies attack the village at night. Forced to take up a peachwood sword and open the ancient book titled The Dao, he wields the family’s ancestral divine weapon, the Heaven-and 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Ultimate Face Reader 极品相师 Xiao Jue, who is skilled in physiognomy, is sent down the mountain by his master to collect a debt. Through a twist of fate, he ends up going from creditor to debtor, and has no choice but to sign a contract of servitude to pay it off. The beautiful creditor, however, has terrible luck and one problem after another. Before long, Xiao Jue becomes her personal fortune-teller. He says with a troubled sigh, “Actually, bone-reading and face-reading are just hobbies. I mainly make a living off my look 556Reads8.6Score10114d adds
- 34 Tales of the Daoist Sect 道门怪谈 Liu Yunfei is the reincarnation of Lu Bu. In this life, his identity as a yin-yang practitioner condemns him to the Five Drawbacks and Three Deficiencies, and he searches desperately for a way to break the curse. He is bound by a fated, ill-starred romance with the daughter of a cult. When he uncovers the secret behind his parents’ disappearance, he thinks everything has finally been settled. But the Five Drawbacks and Three Deficiencies lead to an even greater mystery. The laws of Heaven? Fate? 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The Living Radio Station 活人电台 Su Nian is a woman from the ancient Great Xia Dynasty who was swept up in a strange radio station. Our Su Nian is no saint: she is decisive, intelligent, and a formidable heroine. Watch her resolve one crisis after another and become the most powerful woman in the dynasty. There are radio stations broadcasting live people, and there are sound-transmission talismans. Don't be surprised when strange things appear. This is a world of the uncanny. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Walking Between Yin and Yang: Haunted 行走阴阳：撞邪 My mother was born under the rare fate of a nine-life yin woman, cursed with solitude. A fortune-teller said that women with this fate were destined to bring misfortune to their husbands, children, and parents. I survived only because my mother gave her life for mine. The night I was born, crows called out to summon souls, wild cats wailed like mourners, and a hundred ghosts fought over me... 260Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 37 Walking Between Yin and Yang: Evil-Breaker 行走阴阳：破邪 There is a group of extraordinary people who walk between yin and yang, slaying demons and breaking evil curses to maintain the balance between the two worlds! Devoted to the Dao, they battle evil men, seal away vengeful ghosts, and uphold the path of righteousness. They are all nobodies, with just one mysterious connection: the Dragon Group! 181Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 38 Heir to Mount Longhu: Zhang the Celestial Master of the Streets 龙虎山传人：市井张天师 He looks like a rough-and-tumble man, with a sharp tongue, a soft heart, and a penchant for snark. He's also an heir to profound Taoist arts. His peachwood sword slays evil spirits, and his Heavenly Master's seal suppresses dark forces. A vivid and engaging supernatural novel. 109Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Ghost-Bone Gu Witch 鬼骨蛊女 [Mystery + supernatural, blending mythology, fantasy, cultivation, romance, and more. Thrilling and suspenseful, a must-read for fans of horror and supernatural stories!] I am a corpse-born girl, raised from birth in a mysterious Miao village. As soon as I was born, I was sacrificed at the Gu Spirit Temple. If my adoptive father from a corpse-driving family hadn't found and taken me in, and my adoptive mother, a Gu witch, hadn't cared for me so devotedly, I would likely have died in the cold win 123Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 40 Feng Shui Master: The 749 Bureau Is Begging Me to Come Out of Retirement! 风水先生，749局请我出山！ [Feng Shui] [Comedy Livestream] [No System] A Faqiu Heavenly Official transmigrates into the body of a penniless bachelor. From the start, he gets caught robbing a tomb and spends a year in prison! After his release, he turns over a new leaf and decides to become a Feng Shui streamer. But then he discovers one ancient tomb after another, attracting the attention of archaeologists, tomb raiders, and the police! Chen Feiyu: I hereby solemnly declare that I am a Feng Shui master, not a tomb raider. 4Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 41 The Fate-Reading Feng Shui Master 天命风水师 Have you ever seen people repeatedly drown in the same place...? Have you ever seen a huge commercial complex turn into a haunted building with no businesses left inside...? Have you ever seen an old person burning paper offerings at a crossroads late at night...? Have you ever seen a billionaire become a beggar overnight...? Have you ever seen a family of three killed in a collision at the same crossroads...? Is it coincidence, or a setup? Or... is this simply your fate? Past and present li 30Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 42 The Evil Son-in-Law of the Fire-Dwelling Sect 火居邪婿 To pay off his debts, my master mortgaged our Taoist temple to a property developer for conversion into a tourist attraction. He even sold me, his most beloved little apprentice, to the developer’s beautiful daughter... —Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 43 The Taoist Descends the Mountain: Signing In at the Funeral Home to Judge Yin Spirits 道士下山：我在殡仪馆签到审阴灵 [Fantasy Supernatural Mystery]+ [Funeral Home]+ [Comedy]+ [Subversion of Tropes] My name is Su Jiu. When I was ten, my master packed up and ran off, leaving behind nothing but a notebook that completely baffled me. I look lively and well, but my true soul has long since vanished. Even I can’t tell whether I count as a living person or a little ghost wandering the mortal world. I went down the mountain to look for my master and picked up Chen Liu along the way. The two of us ended up at Old Man’s 132Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Heavenly Master Descends the Mountain: Others Read Faces, I Read Fate 天师下山：别人看相，我窥天命 The Netherworld infant Xiang Ling is born, delivered by underworld officials, with Black and White Impermanence guarding the gates and the Ten Great Nether Marshals patrolling the streets! The feng shui Xiang family suffers a devastating calamity and nearly faces extinction! Xiang Ling survives against all odds, finds shelter on Longhu Mountain, and becomes an heir to the Celestial Masters. Twenty years later, having mastered the mystic arts, Xiang Ling descends from Longhu Mountain to break evi 141Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 45 The Secret Records of Yin and Yang 阴阳秘录 Mountain spirits summon immortals; water spirits summon dragons. Do immortals really exist in this world? I don't know, but I do know that dragons are real. From the day the roar of machinery rang out across Miaoling Valley, everything began to slide toward an unknowable abyss. And from that abyss, a pair of eyes watched those involved, their gaze carrying an emotion impossible to decipher... 187Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 46 Horror World: Who Let the Taoist Priest In? 恐怖世界：谁把道士放进来的？ Bad news: I've transmigrated to a horror world, and there are ghosts here! Good news: I seem to be a Taoist priest... As a countdown keeps sounding in his mind, Chen Fan transmigrates to a horror world. Looking at the female ghost dismembered before him, he falls into deep thought. 87Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 I Left My Girlfriend and Became a Daoist Master 离开女友，我成了道爷 My girlfriend of nine years cheated on me, but I didn't blame her. After all those years together, she stayed by my side through hardship and worked hard with me. I can only blame myself for failing to give her a happy life. I used the last of my efforts to give her a gift. Then I entered the Daoist path and kept vigil at Qingfeng. But I never expected that entering the Daoist path would be the beginning of a turning point in my life... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 This Taoist Priest Is Different 这个道士不一样 A modern street punk transmigrates into another world as a spirit cop, catching ghosts and solving cases, and becomes a grandmaster, experiencing the eight sufferings of life... “You can't hurt me! You're a spirit cop. I broke the law, so the court should decide my sentence!” Lin Xu takes off his spirit cop uniform. “Sorry, I'm a street punk now. A punk's creed is... to repay every slight tenfold...” 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Daoist Exorcist: One Body, Two Souls, a Daoist and a Curse Master 道降师：道士和降头师一体双魂 Banish evil spirits, avenge the wronged, solve century-old mysteries, and explore ancient ruins thousands of years old. One righteous, one wicked: Daoist secret arts and cursecraft coexist in a single body. Lu Xiaoxi studied for five years in the Lingbao School of Mount Gezao. After his master passed away, he was expelled from the sect and attacked by its leader. By a twist of fate, Yang Gongyu of the Curse Sect, whose attempt at body liberation had failed, tried to possess him. The possession f 123Reads—Score11814d adds
- 50 Bound by Neither Yin nor Yang 阴阳无忌 First of all, I’m a Taoist priest. I was born in a small village in Northeast China. After experiencing all kinds of paranormal events there, I set out to find a master and study the way. I later became a third-generation disciple of the Zhengyi school, then joined the mysterious Xiangxi lineage. During my days spent driving out ghosts and exterminating demons, I accidentally discovered that my other half had joined an evil cult that had been passed down for hundreds of years... 7Reads6.8Score—14d adds
