Novels like The Mortal World Obscures the Heavens
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- 1 Tomb of the Eternal Realm: Make Heaven’s Will Kneel 万古界墓，让天意跪下 He has three years to reach the Myriad Manifestations Realm. Luo Chen opens his eyes. The woman beside him drops ten spirit crystals, says a few words, and leaves. His family has fallen from prosperity, and everyone thinks they can bully him. Until the vortex in his palm awakens, accelerating time and multiplying his comprehension. But he soon discovers that cultivators in this world are nothing more than crops kept by their masters. Once they’ve grown fat, they get harvested. One crop aft 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Chaos Across the Universe 逆乱寰宇 A child who survived a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. A mysterious and powerful Longevity Village. A cruel, hopeless world. The youth forges ten thousand weapons and invents countless techniques, dispels the world's confusion, and rallies the myriad races to face an unknown enemy. 84Reads—Score214d adds
- 3 The Tale of Immortal Cultivation in a Fleeting Life 浮生修仙传 (Mortal’s Journey + Demonic Cultivation + Body Cultivation + No System + Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core...) Yang Fusheng, a young man from the Spirit Realm, finds his plane invaded by demons and is forced to flee to the lower realms. After enduring countless hardships and ascending, he discovers that it was all a conspiracy. He chooses to become a demon cultivator and fight the Heavenly Court, ultimately perishing alongside it... (A mortal’s journey, with a slow start. Take y 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Legends of Yuanmeng 元梦演义 The planet where Yuxiu lives undergoes an unprecedented change that comes “suddenly.” By a twist of fate, he takes a trip through a parallel space. After returning, Yuxiu begins a life of “seclusion,” experiencing stories in other parallel spaces and encountering a few “legendary” events that even he can’t explain... Some say he’s dreaming... But he firmly believes this is no dream... He’s convinced that, by a twist of fate, his special abilities have awakened, allowing him to transmigrate back —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 An Ancient Romance 古云奇缘 The six traits are physique, energy, speed, technique, control, and spirit. Together, they are known as the Six Traits. Everyone possesses at least one, and can learn cultivation techniques suited to their own traits. Li Zimo calls himself a “lucky guy.” Not only does he possess three traits, he also has a special gift! Through what he believes was a fortunate coincidence, he gets a unique scripture from an old Daoist priest. And of course, he also gets a “superweapon” from a powerful expert! T 22Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 6 Sword Tomb 剑墓 [Swordsmanship! Unmatched! Decisive and ruthless! Classic cultivation fantasy!] When everyone spurns the path of the sword, he alone raises his sword and cuts through the shackles of heaven and earth! My sword is the law of the Great Dao! 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 [Nine Heavens] The Path to Godhood 【九天】成神之路 The way of Heaven takes from those who have too much and gives to those who lack; the way of man is different: it takes from those who lack and gives to those who have too much. Human beings are born with their primal essence, the finest part of the world's vital energy. By mastering the laws of the Great Dao, they become gods. Driven by human desires, the gods seek to control the Way of Heaven. To do so, however, they need an abundance of the world's vital energy, so they set their sights on th —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 This Errand Boy Has Mutated 这个杂役变异了 [Traditional fantasy] + [Vast worldbuilding] + [Mysterious origins] + [Mutation] + [Smart protagonist] + [Decisive and ruthless] + [The author takes feedback and writes diligently] “Elder! That servant you brought back has mutated!” “What? Hurry and summon the Sect Master! The day our Shangqing Sect reaches the very top is just around the corner!” It all began with an ordinary disciple of Shangqing. Breaking through the ice, he learned he was a dreamer. A sword cuts through a thousand miles of d —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Nine Mounds: The Mandate of Heaven Returns to the Ruins 九丘：天命归墟 [Xuanhuan] In the beginning of the Great Primordial Era, filth was sealed in the lower realm. As the ages turned and turbid evil spread, the lower realm slowly fell into ruin, trapping all living beings within. The upper realm was divided. Some wanted to abandon it; others wanted to save it. Unable to reach a decision, they settled on a compromise: casting down a source of hope. Whether it would bring blessing or disaster was left to fate. Beichen is an orphan whose identity is a mystery, accomp 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Reincarnated in the Dragon Continent: What I Say Goes 魂穿龙之大陆：这片大陆我说了算 [Traditional Fantasy] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Feel-Good Novel] [Villains with Heart and Soul] [Smart Characters] [One Female Lead] [Dragon’s Blade] You call yourself a genius? Sorry, even geniuses have to call me a genius. You want to fight? Point me toward your house. I promise I’ll only need one sword strike. The five elements counter one another? Sorry, I can freely transform my holy light attribute. I hear the villains on this continent are powerful? Come on, brother. The black dragon mass 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 I Walk Out of the Village Unchallenged, My Sword Chilling Heaven and Earth 横着走出村，拔剑天地寒 All the evil spirits in the mountains are afraid of the village elders. Only later do I learn that perhaps they’re afraid of me... (No System + No Harem + No Transmigration + Invincible Protagonist + Ruthless) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Chaos Supreme Immortal 混沌至尊仙 [No System, Slow-Burning, Eastern Fantasy, Alternate History, a Touch of Wuxia, Chaotic Saint Physique, Innate Dao Body, the Benevolent and Mighty Holy Lord Dragon Emperor, the traitorous giant ape's bones, the secrets of the gods, half a divine bone, a ghost's lair atop a Profound Yin Grass, the legendary Little Bamboo Realm...] I will not hand my younger sister over to a despicable man... Even if the sun and moon turn through the ages and bones cover the world! After ten years as a lovesick do —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Legend of the Star Chaser 逐星传说 Ding Yichen was taken in by Baishi Temple as a child. After years of cultivation, he realizes he knows far too little about the world, so he descends the mountain to travel. Passing through Dong'an City, he encounters a conflict by chance and is swept into a shocking upheaval. Though he wants to change the course of events, he finds himself powerless to do so. The road ahead is long, arduous, and perilous. See how he rides the winds across the land, stays true to himself, and faces every predica 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Returning from Antiquity, I Stand Supreme Among Gods and Demons 上古归来我自神魔无双 What is chaos? It cannot be known, seen, heard, or understood. Legend has it that when chaos first opened, it gave rise to all things. The stars and the universe each settled into their proper place, then revolved endlessly along obscure, almost imperceptible paths, drawn onward by an unfathomable force. 3Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 15 Chronicles of Ling Qi 灵炁录 This is a world teeming with spiritual energy, home to countless factions. But the emergence of the demon race changed everything. Heaven and earth were overturned, and the sun and moon thrown out of alignment. Li Xuan, a heaven-blessed prodigy born in response to the will of this world, is about to stir up a storm and save its countless living beings. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Human Race's Demon Lord 人族妖主 On Soul Abyss Continent, humans and demons stand opposed. To save her fallen beloved, Bai Li, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Empress, burned away her bloodline and a thousand years of cultivation to perform the forbidden art of “Reincarnation to Continue Our Bond.” Before she vanished, she left behind only one sentence: “A thousand years of waiting, all so I can await your return to this mortal world.” The young Lu Chen carries a hidden demon bloodline, making him unwelcome among both humans an 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Martial Power Shakes the Clouds 武动云空 An ordinary life, an extraordinary path filled with passion. This is an Eastern fantasy novel with a slow-building plot and plenty of twists and turns, big and small. Read carefully to avoid getting lost. The protagonist is clever, and so are the villains. Readers who prefer simple, invincible-hero stories should be cautious before diving in. This is the story of an ordinary mortal martial artist who, through a twist of fate, sets out on the path to becoming a powerhouse. His future is bright, t 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Forgotten River and the Ruins Beyond 忘川归墟 The land lay in ruins. The nation had fallen, and families were destroyed. In the depths of despair, he died unwilling to accept his fate... Yet though his body perished, his soul endured. Someone forcibly defied Heaven and changed his destiny, allowing him to be reborn! Thus began his journey into the world of cultivation. He cultivated both the Dao and the demonic path, ascending to sainthood. It seemed that everything was predetermined! Cause and effect always bring their due; good and evil a 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Divine King of the Sacred Way 圣道神王 When Jing Tianqi was three, his spiritual embryo collapsed, leaving him blind. Though he could not see, he gathered qi and formed a core, yet his vitality inexplicably vanished. He became the greatest good-for-nothing in Sifang City, living under someone else's roof. At thirteen, during the Lu family's tournament, he cursed the Heavenly Dao and brought down a tribulation lightning dragon. He survived by a hair's breadth, his spiritual embryo awakened, and his sight returned. Beneath the Fire Spr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 A Young Man’s Wild Song of Cultivation 少年狂歌修仙记 Blending xuanhuan, xianxia, and suspense, this book tells the story of Liu Ge, an ordinary young man who accidentally enters a cave in Yimeng Mountain and acquires an ancient inheritance. He intends to devote himself to cultivation, but is forced to join the Tianque Sect. After a string of extraordinary encounters, fate eventually guides him to the realm of immortality. He wipes out the Shadow assassins, a dreaded organization feared throughout the martial world, and takes part in the climactic 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Dustbound Journey 尘衍行 A youth from Earth in the year 2100 AD arrives on the Dustbound Continent, where he encounters two of the greatest strategists from the Three Kingdoms era. Drawing on memories from his previous life, he gains formidable power in the Dustbound Continent. At the same time, the youth, Mo Yi, learns from the two strategists about an ancient secret hidden in the gaps of the continent's history. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Immortal Meat Hermit Enters the Mortal World, Drawing the Wrath of Ten Thousand Demons 长生肉苟入凡间，招来万魔绞杀 [Xuanhuan + cultivation + slow burn + scheming protagonist + xianxia + magical battles] At the crucial moment in the great war between the immortal and demonic realms, Shang Nanfeng committed a crime that shook the heavens. To help him evade disaster, his master left him with a third of a measure of astral qi. He went into hiding in the mortal world, taking on the identity of Yichen. Soon, rumors spread through the demon and fiendish factions: One measure of astral qi grants ten thousand years o —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Heaven-Defying Martial God 逆天武神 Martial souls, divine abilities, battle qi, witchcraft... ancient martial arts, the immortal path. Across countless planes, with hundreds of ways to cultivate, which is strongest? Countless races stand side by side, and innumerable prodigies and heroes vie for supremacy. Who will reign supreme? On the Central Axis Minor Plane, a young man rises from humble beginnings, and a blood-pounding legend slowly unfolds., Across this vast land, I am the Martial God! 245Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 24 After Seizing the Heavenly Dao, I Became the New Law! 掠夺天道后，我成了新法则！ [Slow Burn + Genius Protagonist + Ensemble Cast + Multiple Heroines + No System + Decisive and Ruthless] “One hundred thousand cultivators burned their souls just to forge these three swords...” When Zhuo Butong drew his sword, blood still wet the rusty blade. It was the lives of generations of cultivators! The first sword! Divine blood poured down in a scarlet rain, and cultivators who had sat in meditation for a thousand years broke through their realms all at once! “We've waited tens of thous —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Invincible Beast Tamer 无敌控兽师 Traditional fantasy, one heroine, no harem, a clever protagonist, and an expansive world. Ten thousand years ago, a war between gods and demons devastated all life, and the Heavenly Dao was reborn. Ten thousand years later, the world is divided into three realms: the Human Realm, the Earth Realm, and the Divine Realm. Watch as the male lead overcomes every obstacle and treads the path to supreme dominion. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 After Being Reborn, I Became a Ghost 重生后：我变成了鬼 [Longevity] + [Slow burn] A hundred years ago, spiritual qi revival began. Various factions started to emerge, including Daoists, Confucians, and Buddhists, as well as demons, spirits, and ghosts. The protagonist was reborn as a ghost who had only just awakened its intelligence, with immortality from the start. Many years later, Ji Qi looked back. The little girl who had once been by his side had long since become the founding ancestor of a great sect, while the little demon whose life he had on 214Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Emperor of the Myriad Heavens 万穹道帝 Born with the highest bloodline in the world and inheriting a legacy spanning countless generations, he made a promise to protect and honored a pact set for a hundred years. He reached the pinnacle of martial arts and earned the title of Emperor of the Myriad Heavens from tens of thousands. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Changing of Time and Space 时空变 Was the world we depend on for survival formed naturally, or was it made by someone? To a frog at the bottom of a well, the opening above is the whole world. To a fish, its little pond is the whole world... When you finally reach the summit, you suddenly discover that the world is nothing more than one vast cage... So what lies beyond the cage? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 After He Was Sacrificed, the Heavenly Dao Crumbled 他被献祭后，天道崩了 Everyone says that Lin Hao, a genius of the Qingyun Sect, possesses pure spiritual energy and is an immortal cultivator of a kind not seen in a century. His master, the Revered Master Xuan Yunzi, has high hopes for him and sees him as the sect’s future. Yet at the sect’s grand Heaven-Worshipping Ceremony, with all eyes upon them, Xuan Yunzi chooses him as the “sacrifice,” tears out his innate spiritual root before the crowd, and casts him into the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. All under heaven 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 30 The Heir to the Spirit Stones 灵石之继承者 [Another World + Mythical Beasts + Fantasy] No invincibility, no infinity, no System The world lies in ruins after the ravages of war, and even the last untouched refuge has been stained red with blood. When there is nowhere left to retreat, the only choice is to fight back. Set out on this blood-soaked journey. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Pure Way of the Nine Heavens 九天清微道 In the second year of Chongning, a Ghost King fails to devour the soul of an infant boy, triggering a crisis that threatens the Great Song dynasty and drawing countless immortals from the Upper Realm into a calamity. After ten years of studying the Dao in the mountains, the boy grows up and descends with his master and fellow senior brothers and sisters at the emperor's summons to compete in martial arts. But he discovers that in those ten years, the common people have suffered ever more bitterl 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Waxing and Waning 盈缺 [One heroine, no harem] [No System] [Not an overpowered protagonist] [Not mindless wish fulfillment] This world was once ruled by twenty-two ancient clans. But as the caste system gradually crumbled, the lands in every direction grew increasingly chaotic. A young man from Xiaoxiang City becomes embroiled, knowingly and unknowingly, in the heart of the power struggles sweeping the world as he unravels the mystery of his origins. To his surprise, his past is closely tied to every conspiracy he enc 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 A Useless Spirit Root? One Poisonous Plant Helped Me Become a Venerable 废灵根？一株毒草助我成尊 [No System + No Transmigration + Single Heroine] He was once the lowest of the Qingyun Sect’s alchemy slaves. After ten years of poison testing, his body covered in sores, he was kicked into a barren mountain to die. Everyone said he belonged rotting in the mud. At the end of his strength, he swallowed a spirit-devouring poisonous herb. His ruined roots burst apart, and his spiritual roots were reforged. The Supreme Poison Spirit Root had appeared. He never believed in fate. With a mortal body, 1Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 34 The Silent Dao 寂道 “I, Lin Yi, cultivate immortality not to seek fame among the lords, but to... follow my heart!” Other cultivators rely on pills, elixirs, divine arts, and secret techniques. He has all those, plus a few “forbidden books” and a whole lot of high-minded principles. He makes a stunning debut in the outer-sect tournament? That's just an appetizer! A clash with the young elites of a hundred sects at the Ancient Ten Thousand Dragons Hall? Perfect, time to try out his new killing move! A beauty in dang 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Spirit Lord of Ten Thousand Realms 灵主万域 The path of cultivation leads to understanding the mysteries, commanding every spirit, transforming a thousand possibilities, subduing heaven and earth, defying the natural order, and venerating the Sacred Ancestor. Only then may one pray for the descent of the gods and rule over all domains! [Traditional fantasy + no filler + never dropped + no brainless decisions + plenty of satisfying moments + fast-paced] 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Eternal Dao Manual 永恒道诀 Beneath the wasteland of the Myriad Worlds lie the darkest secrets of antiquity: emperors perished, gods and demons bled. A rusted, mottled spearhead, however, has endured through countless ages. The youth Lin Yu accidentally activates the spearhead and learns the Eternal Art. From then on, he rises step by step, towering over all the heroes of the ages! 572Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 37 The Cultivation Tale of a Mortal Emperor 凡帝修行传 [No System + one female lead + ordinary-life story] On the Sacred Province Continent, humans and demons coexist, and the strong rule all. There are nine realms of cultivation: Budding Yellow: temper the body. Spirit Profound: cultivate spiritual power. Earth Origin: practice cultivation techniques. Heavenly Human: stride through the air. Venerable: control heaven and earth. Supreme: shatter the void. Saint: pierce the firmament. Saint Emperor: attain immortality. Saint Sovereign: endure forever. 224Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 38 The Demon Was Born at the Dawn of Time 太初有魔 After transmigrating to a fantasy world, he unexpectedly comes across a pig. “It took ninety million years to revive its limbs, nine million years to recover its heartbeat, nine hundred thousand years to regain consciousness, ninety thousand years to recover its strength, nine thousand years to break the seal, and nine hundred years to reassemble its body...” “Nine years to destroy the world...” There is a saying in the world: In the beginning, there was a demon! (Traditional fantasy, no Sys 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 My Talent Is Immortality 我的天赋是长生 [Everyday cultivation + longevity story + slow-burn pacing + occasional fiery moments] The good news: I awakened a longevity talent from the start, with an unlimited lifespan. The bad news: Even with eternal life, I can still die if someone kills me. Ten thousand years ago, he tactically retreated, putting everyone else in front of him. “The heroes of the world are truly as numerous as carp crossing the river. There are countless great men!” Ten thousand years later, Su Mu strikes back with a h 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Azure Feather Art 青羽诀 An ancient divine art is stolen from the Godslayer Hall in a carefully orchestrated inside job. A genius from a branch of a mysterious clan suffers a catastrophe and is left crippled. By chance, he accidentally swallows a “Six-Pattern Golden Silkworm,” restoring his meridians. Through a twist of fate, he obtains the introductory technique for the divine art. After experiencing one strange encounter after another, and with the help of his beloved confidante and other friends, he fights his way in 547Reads—Score10714d adds
- 41 The Azure Profound Cave Heaven 青玄洞天 I ride the clouds with effortless grace, and gaze down upon the world below. Ask where I am bound: to the carefree Pavilion of Eternal Life. The immortal Dao stretches endlessly. Where does the path lie? If science and technology are the primary productive force, then in the cultivation world, immortal arts and spells must surely be the primary productive force too. The cultivation world should not be so backward. Just watch how I reshape the world and unleash the forces of production! No Syste 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 I Don't Want to Cultivate, But They Make Me Practice the Sword 不想修炼，非让我练剑 “In the far north stands a forest; in the far south lies a sea. Both are treasures of the world.” Legend says that in the far north grows a tree that blooms once every hundred years, then takes another hundred years to bear fruit. The fruit ripens after a further hundred years, and whoever eats it becomes a Saint in a single step. In the far south lies a divine weapon. It is said to be the last remnant of the Buddha’s fortune in this world, and whoever obtains it can unite the realm. In the fore 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Immortal Sect Is Actually a Beastfolk Breeding Farm! 仙门竟是妖族养殖场！ [Demon Clan Rule + Death Regression + Passionate Action + Ensemble Cast + Fantasy] The once-every-five-years selection for immortal sects in Wuyun City turns out to be a deception, a scheme for the demon clan to sort its food. Those with mixed spiritual roots are refined on the spot, while prodigies are fattened up before being slaughtered. Wen Yao, a cultivator with five spiritual roots, is refined on the spot, only to awaken the power to regress through death by chance. His spiritual roots sha —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Heaven’s Will Made Me a Spy, but the Demon Realm’s Two Beauties Want Me to Take Responsibility 天道让我卧底，魔界双娇要我负责 At the end of the Yellow Springs in the underworld, above the River of Forgetfulness, Qin Yuan closed his eyes and accepted Meng Po's soup, ready to drink after dying suddenly from staying up all night. “Young man, it's time to go to another world.” Before the soup could touch his lips, a mighty voice rang out. When he opened his eyes again, he had been born into the Immortal Cultivation Realm. He thought he would begin a heaven-defying path to immortality, but to his dismay, he discovered h —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 I Cut Off the Gods' Incense Offerings in the Mortal World 我在人间断了神明香火 [No System + no female lead + no transmigration + no saintly do-gooder] The gods sit enthroned above the heavens, feeding on the incense of the mortal world. The common people scrape by in the world below, crushed by hardship and oppression. From the moment I set foot on the path of martial arts, I inherited the faith, will, and courage of all living beings in their fight against the gods. If their faith demands that I bow and scrape, then I'll show these gods the pride of a martial artist! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 My Pills Are Just That Powerful 我的丹药就是这么强 [Traditional Fantasy]+ [No System]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Mortal’s Journey] “Ancient texts record: Spirit Venerables can sense the Heavenly Tribulation. Those who survive it can ascend to the Great World of Xuanxu and enjoy endless life. Yet among all the people of Xuanyu, after enduring countless hardships and forging a path through every obstacle, not a single Spirit Venerable has sensed the Heavenly Tribulation. They live a little over three hundred years, then die. Those beyond the Spiri 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Why Can I Cultivate Too? 为何我也能修炼 Fantasy + Apocalypse + Immortal Cultivation "All phenomena are manifestations of consciousness; beyond consciousness, there is no reality." One day, an ark suddenly descended, changing the system on Earth. A boy reduced to the status of livestock escaped into a small world captured by the ark, awakened the Mind-Only cultivation method, and broke through the barrier that had made cultivation impossible. From then on, he rose against the odds, vowing to sweep away injustice and challenge the new o —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Silent God’s Renown 默神有闻 (Eastern fantasy + no System + talent + scheming + male protagonist) An age of chaos is coming, and the great edifice is on the verge of collapse. Who will save the billions of innocent, ordinary people? Lin Motian possesses a sacred physique. After upheaval strikes his family, he enters the world of immortal cultivation and stirs up enormous waves. Lin Mo thinks things through before he acts, and his cunning schemes show no mercy. One enchanting night in the Wolf King’s Cave leaves Lin Mo with 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Heavenly Revelation Divine Diagram 天启神图 The Great Sun fell, and the Great Night withdrew from the world, allowing the demonic path to run rampant and plunging the realm into chaos. The young Jiang Chen stumbles upon a Divine Revelation Map. Accompanied by a talking rabbit, he sets out to exterminate demons and banish evil, saving the people from dire straits. 249Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 50 Defying the Qian 逆乾 Family and friendship, trust and betrayal: who gets to decide what is right and wrong? A boy who remembers only his own name wakes up covered in wounds, ready to explore and grow! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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