Novels like One Sword Soars Above the Clouds and Rules the Nine Provinces
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as One Sword Soars Above the Clouds and Rules the Nine Provinces, best match first.
- 1 The Abandoned Son-in-Law Rises: A Medical Prodigy's Revenge 医门天才之弃婿崛起 In the heart of a bustling city lies a forgotten corner, home to a man named Yang Tianyang. He was once a genius of the medical sect, a master physician and a formidable martial artist, but after an accident, his family cast him aside, and everyone came to regard him as a discarded son-in-law. His wife, Zhao Xiaoling, a gentle and virtuous woman, never left his side. His younger sister, Yang Tianxue, was still young, but clever and lively, and she idolized her brother. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Welcome to the Cultivation Academy 欢迎来到修真学院 Alchemy Cultivation Department: Swallow a golden elixir, and you will know your fate is no longer Heaven's to decide Spell Cultivation Department: I have now mastered the way of immortality, and stand among the finest in the mortal world Talisman Cultivation Department: Wherever my flying talismans go, the Thunder Gods gather; I dare call for a new Heaven and Earth Sword Cultivation Department: The world asks me how to cultivate; one person, one sword, one world Music Cultivation Department: Thr 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Crimson Flame Illuminates Kunlun: The Awakening of the Daoist Canon 丹火映昆仑：道藏觉醒录 Synopsis of The Danfire Illuminates Kunlun: Chronicle of the Daoist Canon’s Awakening The Kunlun Ruins are divided between two factions. The ancient cultivators revere the Daoist Canon as their supreme guide, while the technological cultivators rely on instruments to determine the laws of the universe. Lin Yanqiu is the exception: born with a muddled mix of five spiritual roots, she is regarded by her family as a good-for-nothing. She survives with half a volume of the Daoist Canon left behind —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 An Unusual Path: An Unorthodox Journey to Immortality 奇路，非典型修仙 The Yellow Emperor said: “I have heard that in ancient times there were perfected beings who upheld Heaven and Earth, commanded yin and yang, breathed in vital essence, stood alone while guarding their spirit, and kept their muscles as one. Thus they could live as long as Heaven and Earth, without end. Such was the way of life.” Everyone knows that the immortals are wonderful. Everyone wants to seek the Great Dao, to become an immortal or a god. But what kind of immortal? A celestial immortal! 4Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 5 The Supreme Qi Refining Chapter 太上炼气篇 The Myriad Worlds, all living beings beneath the heavens! The highest way is such that people hardly know it exists! Next comes the way people cherish and praise! Next comes the way people fear! Last comes the way people scorn! How arduous is the path of a mortal seeking immortality! 1.3kReads6.8Score205Shelves
- 6 The Demon God Possessed Me 我被魔神夺舍了 So this is what it feels like to be possessed by a Demon God… Pfft, hahahaha! This is hilarious and such a great stress reliever. Come on, join in and mess with the Demon God… Actually, memories are meaningless too. They’re nothing but a pile of expired, discarded data. Only the feelings we’ve experienced give memories meaning. Humans are basically just creatures driven by feelings. We’ve been here, loved, hated, resented, laughed, cried, and been unable to let go… [Romance, Superpowers, System 25Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 7 A Commentary on the Daily Sutra 功课经注解 This book provides a detailed, line-by-line explanation of the Taoist classics, including the Morning Scripture, the Noon Scripture (Scripture of the Three Officials), the Evening Scripture, and the Scripture of the Northern Dipper. It fully explains the meaning and function of these scriptures, making it a rare and valuable textbook. 143Reads—Score150Shelves
- 8 The Primordial Unity Cultivation Method 混元功法 A book discovered by chance, recording qigong practices and the basic theories of cultivation. Some mysterious techniques can be found within, along with the development of qigong, the yin-yang and Five Elements theories of traditional Chinese medicine, and the mysterious art of stillness. Read it and see for yourself whether it’s true! 401Reads—Score104Shelves
- 9 Tales of the East’s Eerie Things 东方诡物叙事 In the deep, mysterious imagination of the East, old objects steeped in time often nurture a spirit beyond words. Neither immortal nor demon, they hold fast to buried obsessions, unpaid blood debts, or profound curses, waiting for an unexpected encounter with the living. This is the tale of “Eastern Haunted Objects”: things with spirits, whose allure lies in their eeriness. It might be an antique mirror that reflects its viewer perfectly, yet in the dead of night reveals the sorrowful face of a —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Record of Awakening and Returning to the Truth 觉醒归真录 Modern entrepreneur Lin Weixi glimpses the path of cultivation taken by Shen Zhifei in the Tang dynasty through an ancient mirror. Amid the clash between urban anxiety and the stillness of Zen, she draws on the wisdom of Buddhism and Daoism to open the door to awakening. When a flood of data meets philosophical reflections on mountains and rivers, a thousand years of resonance across time and space in the mirror will ultimately guide two souls toward the true nature of life. 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 The Compendium of Ten Thousand Techniques 万千功法录 (Remember this! Remember this! Anyone practicing cultivation techniques must keep this firmly in mind: never act on your own or practice alone. To cultivate this technique successfully, you must have a qualified instructor by your side to provide careful assistance and guidance. Only then can you ensure your cultivation proceeds smoothly and without mishap, so you do not stray from the right path and end up beyond all hope of redemption!) 509Reads—Score149Shelves
- 12 My Cultivation Memoir 我的修仙自传 [Novella] + [Cultivation] + [A Truly Selfless Saint] [Underdog's Comeback] + [Rise to the Top] + [Build an Invincible Character] This is my own Cultivation story. You might not believe me, but I'm going through things I can't explain. Scientific Cultivation, a physical ascent to immortality. To achieve greatness, first set your sights high. I wish to become an immortal, and revel in joy beyond the heavens. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 From the Start, I Inherited the Dragon God’s Legacy! 开局，获得龙神传承！ Zhang Dahai, a simpleton, is thrown into the river in a fit of rage after offending Wang Fugui… Unexpectedly, he gains the legacy of the Mountain God, mastering the Spirit Rain Art with his left hand and the Earth-Prospecting Technique with his right. He commands the wind and rain and makes waves wherever he goes. 1kReads9.0Score231Shelves
- 14 A Critical Look at Bazi Astrology 八字命理评点 If you're interested in Bazi, this book is for you. It takes you from the basics to more advanced material, helping you understand a person's marriage, career, wealth, and children's fortunes step by step. It's also an entry point for students of Chinese metaphysics who want to learn Bazi, and a guide to improving your Bazi skills. 306Reads6.7Score100Shelves
- 15 The Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method: Secret Formula, Personal Experience, and Detailed Instructions 小周天修炼法（秘传口诀＋亲身体会＋详细法程） The Small Circulation Cultivation Method (Secret Oral Instructions + Personal Experience + Detailed Practice Guide) —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 The Book of Changes in Plain Language, by Ji Wufan 姬无烦白话文讲易经 After my work about the Inner Earth people was published, many readers enjoyed it and strongly urged me to use their technology to publish other works. After giving it much thought, I decided that, to honor the readers' wishes and support, I would use Inner Earth technology to translate China's classic, the Book of Changes, as simply as possible. This will help readers understand the Book of Changes, learn, reflect on life, grow spiritually, resolve their doubts, and seek good fortune while avoi 204Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 So This Is How You Can Play at Cultivating Immortality 修仙原来可以这么玩 “Cultivate immortality through science; elevate civilization.” Don’t get the wrong idea. This isn’t about our protagonist using technology to cultivate immortality. It’s about upgrading the science and technology of human civilization as a whole through cultivation, thereby guiding humanity’s civilization to ascend. A comprehensive examination, from institutions to understanding, reflecting on the past and analyzing the future. As our civilization reaches the present day, standing at the crossro 696Reads7.4Score245Shelves
- 18 The Cultivation Handbook 修行宝典 Cultivation is, at its heart, a profound spiritual journey that elevates one’s consciousness. It belongs to the realm of enlightenment through the Way and is clearly distinct from simple physical training. Yet in reality, many people confuse cultivation with exercises for strengthening the body, such as the body-tempering techniques of martial arts. Others mistakenly believe that cultivation is merely about cultivating the mind and character, and that being a good person is enough. In truth, non 110Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 19 The Internet's Most Detailed Guide to Treating Illness 全网最细致的治病法则 (The rating was just released and will gradually rise, so feel free to give it a try. Reviews are also much appreciated.) The story will explain, step by step and in detail, the origins of each illness, how to cure it at its root, and how to relieve it quickly. It will cover traditional Chinese medicine, Daoist medicine, folk healing, and feng shui. Readers who enjoy this kind of thing, please leave a comment. 187.9kReads9.0Score22.8kShelves
- 20 The Great Dreamworld 大梦幻界 This book is also known as The Boastful Version of the Dao De Jing. One flower, one world; one tree, one bodhi. Everything follows the Way, like a dream or a bubble. How can you know that the world you live in, or even you yourself, isn't an illusion? (My experiences will show you a different future.) 2.2kReads8.7Score489Shelves
- 21 I Have Kept Records of the Human World for 100,000 Years 我在人间记录了十万年 I have a book called The Record of Ten Thousand Ages. It records only the people and villages that are about to be erased from the world. Qingshi Ferry: to be expunged in seven days. The villagers have begun forgetting the name of their own village, but I still remember it. To survive, I must witness their destruction. But I work with archives, and I can't stand to see anything erased. In seven days, I have to make sure the name of an entire village is spoken aloud again. 521Reads—Score166Shelves
- 22 I Use Chinese Taoist Scriptures to Suppress Everything 我靠华夏道藏镇压一切 Zhang Fan transmigrates into a parallel world where spiritual energy has only just begun to revive. Here, strange phenomena run rampant and haunted tombs emerge, but unfortunately... orthodox Chinese Daoist culture has suffered a severe break in its transmission! The elite agents of the National Bureau Nine use a damaged Han-dynasty “Celestial General’s Ruler” as a blunt weapon, swinging it around at random. They practice broken breathing techniques until they suffer cultivation deviation. Faced 3kReads—Score270Shelves
- 23 From Naruto Back to the City 从火影回归都市 Qin Tian was an otaku from Earth, but a computer explosion caused him to transmigrate into the Naruto world he knew so well. After countless bloody battles, he gained five types of chakra and awakened the strongest Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, growing ever more powerful. In the end, he joined Naruto, Sasuke, and the other rookies in sealing Kaguya. But the Sage of Six Paths noticed Qin Tian, an outsider who didn’t belong in this world. He sowed discord between Qin Tian and the other rookies, and 311Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 24 Folk Secret Spells 民间秘咒 [This book presents the classical Chinese text alongside its translation, for the appreciation of all fellow enthusiasts.] …The folk secret incantation, also known as “The Thirteen Ancient Moxibustion Incantations,” is said to have been entrusted by Patriarch Chen Tuan to a guardian in his final moments. After escaping danger, the guardian searched for someone to pass it on to, but found no one. The sole surviving copy was later kept by the Jiang family of Donglai. During the compilation of the 235Reads—Score189Shelves
- 25 I'm Running a Cultivation Sect, So Why Do People Keep Giving Us Poverty Relief? 我一个修仙宗，咋老被人扶贫？ “Look at the people in this village. They live on wind and dew every day. It’s so sad.” “Yeah, I’ve been secretly watching them for days, and I haven’t seen them eat a single bite!” “Hey, let’s help them. We should at least make sure they get something to eat.” In the early 1980s, several passionate young people point toward a village and exchange pitying looks. Meanwhile, the head of the Longevity Sect inside the village is utterly dumbfounded. “Good grief! Mine is a cultivation sect, and you w 151Reads7.5Score100Shelves
- 26 The Enlightened Seeker of Time 时光悟道者 [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Growth] [Awakening] [Salvation] There's not much to say about it, really. This is just a short memoir of a life gone by. Those who read it can take it as a bit of fun. 229Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 27 Refining the Void and Uniting with the Dao 炼虚合道 (No cultivation for anyone under 16. Self-study is not recommended for anyone with an IQ below 120. Remember this.) Jiang Haitian was once an alchemist’s disciple who refined pills for the Ancestral Dragon. Not long after he began his studies, disaster struck. Fortunately, his yin spirit survived, and after more than two thousand years, he was reincarnated to resume his cultivation. In the modern city, he pursues the ultimate realm of refining the void and merging with the Dao, welcoming the fut 2.1kReads8.7Score384Shelves
- 28 The Way of Not Knowing 不知，道 [Alternate history + martial arts world + political intrigue + extraordinary people and arts + mystery] The pursuit of the Dao is not about seeking immortality. The bustling mortal world is full of the Dao; the only question is, what is the Dao? There are countless great paths in this world, yet most people are trapped by fame and status, enslaved by external things. They act only when circumstances permit, and in the end never attain freedom. The Dao is not found in temples or scriptures, but i 16Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Slaying Demons and Monsters of Shu Mountain 蜀山诛魔妖 In the late Ming dynasty, demons and monsters run rampant across Mount Shu, abducting women to cultivate their wicked arts! At the start, young hero Lin Tao receives his father's solemn charge and unlocks two ancestral treasures: the Demon-Slaying Sword and Demon-Subduing Talismans. His sword strikes down demons, and his talismans banish evil! Joining forces with immortal heroes, he storms the monsters' lair, rescues the abducted women, and fights evil to uphold justice, becoming Mount Shu's gre 53Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 30 A Misty Journey in Search of the Dao 寻道缥缈行 “That’s not quite right.” A bitter smile appeared on Lady Meng’s face. “People say that drinking Lady Meng’s Soup makes you forget your past and present lives. Little do they know, that is the deepest misunderstanding about this old woman.” She gently shook her head, her voice tinged with melancholy. “All things have their yin and yang. The true Lady Meng’s Soup actually lets people recall their past and awakens memories long buried.” Xu Bufan was about to start university when a chance encounte 236Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 31 The Dream of the True Page Tao: A World Made Real from Illusions 真页道之梦化虚界 The supernatural returns, alongside alchemical arts, thunder magic, talismans, the 749 Bureau, and battles between Chinese and foreign practitioners. This is a secret chronicle of cultivation, ghost slaying, demon-smiting, and god-killing. Mysteries are gradually awakening. Where do ghosts, monsters, spirits, and demons come from? Immortals have attained the Dao, but the gods are hard to summon. The world is mired in desire. How can anyone cross over to safety? With the power of the Dream Realm, 227Reads8.0Score100Shelves
- 32 Haotian's Grand Plan for Honghuang 昊天布局洪荒 I woke up and discovered that I had actually transmigrated! And not just anywhere: I was about to be enlightened as Haotian. This is urgent! Luckily, the System arrived just in time... Watch me serve as a child attendant in my true form while my clones scheme across the Primordial World! Possess the Ziwei Star to make a clone, while 365 major stars lie in wait within the Demon Court! My clones roam the Primordial World to earn merit, taking Jin Chanzi and the Six-Eared Macaque as disciples. I sp 5Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 33 Anaconda 狂蟒之灾 After an unexpected rebirth, I became a snake. I sought revenge for the wrongs of my past life, but that brought disaster after disaster. Only then did I learn that the strong prey on the weak, and only the fittest survive! 797Reads8.5Score107Shelves
- 34 Reincarnation Simulator: Ascending to Immortality on the Wheel of Rebirth 轮回模拟器之转轮上成仙 [In-depth Daoist knowledge + a Daoist cultivates immortality + reincarnation simulations + saving the world] I, Cheng Xuan, was an ordinary mortal who had dreamed of becoming an immortal since childhood. By a strange twist of fate, I met an unremarkable old Daoist in the mountains and began my path to immortality. After three years of arduous cultivation, I finally earned my master’s approval. As the thirty-fifth-generation disciple, I was formally accepted into the Lingbao Sect. On the very da 40Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 A Dream of Fragrant Colors 香色撩人梦 There are no good people or bad people in this world. There are only the awakened and the unawakened. A select few are born twice! Once when their bodies are born, and once when their souls awaken… Only fools are truly alive… 108Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 36 Cultivation Made Me Stupid 修仙修傻了 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 232Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 The Eternal Wisdom of Weiqi 弈旨千秋 Core theme: Using the four realms of Go as its framework, the story explores Go's philosophical depth as a microcosm of Chinese culture through a journey of Go practice across time and space. It echoes Ban Gu's Treatise on Go: “Go above contains images of heaven and earth; next, the rule of emperors; in the middle, the power of the Five Hegemons; and below, the affairs of the Warring States.” In the first 17 chapters, the protagonist transmigrates through time and space to grasp the philosophica 37Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 My Fantastic Conversations with AI 我与AI的奇幻对话 Hello! May I ask if you’re a proper AI? AI: Hello! Proper people generally don’t ask questions like that...!!! (An AI suddenly flew in from nowhere and hit me so hard I was left dizzy, seeing stars, and cursing up a storm...) —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 A Tranquil Heart 此心湛然 At seven, he heard the words “The mind itself is principle” and was deeply moved. At forty, he met Wang Yangming and became his sworn friend at first sight. He resigned from the post of Minister three times in his life, was still lecturing at ninety-five, and founded dozens of academies. Together with Wang Yangming, he was known as one half of the pair “Wang and Zhan.” This novella tells the story of Zhan Ruoshui, a great Confucian scholar from Lingnan, and his lifelong journey of learning and c 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 The Heavenly Book of Changing Fate 改运天书 The character is based on the fifth great figure of the Northeast Renaissance, Old Xu, the "knowledge mixer". Special thanks to: Wang Shengdong of Northeast Sushantang Zhang Xiaotian of Northeast Xuande Hall Zhang Wumeng, the fourth great master of the Northeast Renaissance Ouchi's secret talk A book review is the best introduction. Book lover [Chuxin Yijiu Ha]: This masterpiece is a must-recommend! The author has a wealth of knowledge, humorous language, and is proficient in everything from fen 1.1kReads8.5Score253Shelves
- 41 Fortune-Telling Master Prequel: The Way to Immortality 测字大师前传：有道长生 Immortality is the ultimate pursuit of every human being. In ancient times, our Chinese ancestors observed heaven and earth, sensed the transformations of nature, performed shamanic rites, and communed with ancestral gods in their quest for immortality; In the medieval era, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors cultivated virtue and established customs, created writing, sought harmony with heaven and humanity, gathered herbs and refined elixirs, and cultivated their meridians, acupoints, and in 15Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 Maoshan Taoist Arts 茅山术 “Master, why does everyone say that after the founding of the country, animals aren’t allowed to become spirits?” “Because it’s the law. Whatever is spoken becomes law. After the country was founded, no animals, plants, or anything else was allowed to become a spirit!!!” “Then why have we still run into so many demons and monsters?” “Because those were all from before the country was founded. Afterward, there are only ghosts. So you have to live your whole life carefully and keep a low profile. 3.5kReads7.4Score465Shelves
- 43 A Guide to Zi Wei Dou Shu 紫微斗数说明书 This book was created to explain Zi Wei Dou Shu in plain language and help us understand it better. Zi Wei Dou Shu is not actually that mysterious. By studying a wealth of real-world case studies, we can better understand and apply it, helping us learn more about our birth dates and plan our lives. The book will also share some methods for improving one’s fortune for your consideration. It also covers practical learning experiences in Chinese medicine’s image-number therapy, Yangzhai feng shui, 50Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 The Great Scripture of the Mystic Truth 玄真大道经 Li Xuanxin was abandoned at birth on Mount Zhongnan, but fortunately, the reclusive Daoist master Qingxu took him in. He thought he could devote himself to cultivation in peace, far from worldly affairs. But then the funeral bells of Yongjia rang. The Five Barbarians’ cavalry trampled across the Central Plains, Luoyang fell, and bones lay exposed in the wilderness. Before ascending, his master left him a prophecy: “Heaven and Earth are sealed, and the laws are incomplete. To seek the Great Way, 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 45 The Age of Declining Dharma: I Fought My Way from the White Mountains and Black Waters to Ascension 末法时代：我从白山黑水杀到飞升 In an age when spiritual energy has run dry and the era of cultivation is ending, I became the last cultivator in the world. My parents were stained with blood in Songhe Town, and my sister’s fate was unknown. At thirteen, I fled into the deepest part of Baishan, carrying a damaged Daoist scripture passed down through my family. 62Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 Xuanyuan’s Great War Against Chiyou 轩辕大战蚩尤 [No System, no harem, no clichés, not a wish-fulfillment story, not for beginners] The legacy of Daoist learning, the turbulent world of mountains and seas, and the ancient struggle for supremacy: this is an epic retelling of the legendary battles between the Chinese ancestors Huangdi, Yandi, and the Great Emperor Chiyou for control of Zhuolu. Based on the Classic of Mountains and Seas and grounded in the Hetu and Luoshu, this novel unravels the origins of yin and yang, the five elements, and th 84Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 Contemplation on Returning to the Source 妄尽还源观 A book that reveals the truth about the universe and life. This is a book that helps you know yourself, attain insight into yourself, realize your true nature, and awaken. It can help all those with the right karmic connections. The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her 2.8kReads8.6Score338Shelves
- 48 You Can Cultivate Immortality While You Lie Flat 躺平也可以修仙 These are my personal insights and experiences in cultivating the Dao and refining qi, woven into a novel that creates a strange and eerie supernatural world through both dreams and reality. If you enjoy supernatural mysteries and immortal cultivation, give it a read. It’s unlike anything else, and the opportunity is rare. When this old man achieves a perfected Golden Core, you’ll all be disciples of my Qingfeng Sect. 719Reads6.6Score100Shelves
- 49 The Ninefold Mysterious Yellow Art 九转玄黄功 Lin Yuan, a food delivery rider, awakens the Xuanhuang Bloodline and cultivates the Nine Transformations Xuanhuang Art. Along with like-minded friends, including the campus belle Su Xueyao, he fights demons and defends the way, ultimately joining her to forge an eternal legend. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 Seriously! America Is Perfect for Demonic Cultivators 谁懂啊！美国太适合魔修啦 My name is Lin You, and I’m a demonic cultivator. I once refined venomous Gu, practiced demonic arts, and killed without batting an eye. The world called me the Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation. But then a great tribulation came out of nowhere. My sins were too grave, and I had no choice but to die and have my cultivation destroyed! The good news is, I was reborn... I was reborn in Houston, Texas! In this unfamiliar place, I planned to keep my head down and cultivate in secret! But in the refr 6.6kReads8.1Score515Shelves
