Novels like Defying the Qian
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- 101 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
- 102 The Stele of Origins 起源碑 Lin Yi wakes up after a car accident to discover that he has transmigrated to a fantasy world where the strong prey on the weak. He touches the bloodstained, ancient-looking stone tablet on his chest. It was what brought him to this godforsaken place. The tablet can devour anything and make it its own, refining what it consumes into the purest essence and vital energy. From then on, he plays the pig to eat the tiger, appearing lazy on the surface while growing stronger in secret with his devouri 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 Xuanhuan: Divine Sign-In System 玄幻：神级签到系统 Ye Chen, a useless disciple of the Chiyu Sect, unexpectedly obtains a sign-in System. From then on, he embarks on an invincible path of cultivation. Sign-in successful! Congratulations, you have received the reward: Phoenix Cry Thunder Summoning Art Blue Pulp Dragon Fruit × 10 Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill × 1 302Reads—Score2614d adds
- 104 Mountain Moon: Song of the Common Folk 山月：凡人歌 [I’m hopeless at writing introductions, and the text is already falling apart] The Heavenly Dao is nothing but a fabrication. Ideals are empty. Love is neither invincible nor the only truth. What truly exists is a heart that has already died. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 The Pinnacle of Martial Arts: Soul Splitter 武道巅峰之裂魂人 Sixteen years ago, the Sage of Calligraphy, Qiu Lubai, was ambushed by nine masked figures in black at Clearwind Gorge on Dragonspine Mountain, bringing the life of a generation's greatest calligrapher to an end. Sixteen years later, the young Qiu Li enters the martial world, gradually uncovering the identities of those who ambushed Qiu Lubai and unraveling a vast conspiracy... —Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 106 Seeking the Path to Immortality Again 再寻仙途 If one day you reach the pinnacle, only to sleep for ten thousand years, what will you cherish most when you wake? Perhaps only then will you realize what the most precious thing in your life truly is. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 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
- 108 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
- 109 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
- 110 Thunder Reversal 雷逆 [Xuanhuan] [Xianxia] [No System] [Ordinary mortal's journey] His family was wiped out, and his parents disappeared. Zhong Yi grew up in the remote mountains, living happily and carefree with an old hunter who was like family to him. But fate had other plans. A bloodstained letter revealed the truth of his past. To avenge the massacre of his family and find his missing relatives, he embarked on a long and endless journey of cultivation and the pursuit of the Dao… The road ahead was long, full of 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 The Luminous Sky 昤之空 He said: May dreams flow like streams, carrying the lovely one in a light boat carved in an instant. She said: May time become eyes, gazing through the clouds until our hair turns white. Perhaps all we've ever written down is just a beautiful fantasy. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 The God-Severing Chronicles 遣神记 [Historical speculation, spiritual qi revival, Eastern fantasy, Investiture of the Gods, science fiction, the Myriad Worlds] After the Battle of Muye, the last Human Emperor set himself on fire at the Star-Picking Tower, and the Western Zhou dynasty established its rule. On the day the Investiture of the Gods was unveiled, the gods sealed away ninety percent of humanity's potential. Human rulers became Sons of Heaven, and all living beings became slaves to the gods. Thousands of years later, Min 2Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 113 The Godslayer's Vault 弑神阙 Xiao Si is a slave. In this world of cultivation, slaves are forbidden to cultivate. They have no talent, no bloodline, no opportunities, only a desperate struggle to survive... A turning point comes when an unusual event occurs during a sacrifice. The soul of another Xiao Si from a different world transmigrates into this body, accompanied by a mysterious old man. Who says a slave can't cultivate immortality? Are immortals, demons, gods, and Buddhas born to special kinds of people? Break the cha 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 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
- 115 Xuanhuan: From Servant to Master of the Heavenly Dao 玄幻：从杂役到执掌天道 Overnight, Lu Linyuan transmigrates into the body of a worthless servant with crippled meridians, the lowest of the low in the Qinglan Sect of the Xuan Cang Realm. Everyone bullies, humiliates, and tramples him, convinced he has no future in cultivation. But no one knows that he can see the patterns of fate in every living being, glimpse their opportunities, determine life and death, and change destiny. From an overlooked medicinal herb to an ancient altar of fate; from a useless outer disciple 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 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 553Reads—Score10714d adds
- 117 Nirvana: The Road to Rise 涅槃：崛起之路 Across a billion years of the human race’s journey, one sword shines through the nine heavens! A tale of an ordinary man’s rise: no saintly do-gooder, no showing off, no mindless antics. A nobody’s reversal of fortune on the path to slaying gods! His master fled, leaving him to struggle to survive. He proves the Dao through killing and relies on no one but himself! 2Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 118 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 232Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 A Pokemon Journey Beginning in Sinnoh 从神奥开始的神奇宝贝旅途 Ye Feng becomes a Pokemon trainer and sets out from Sandgem Town with Hikari on a journey to become a Pokémon Master. A Pokemon fanfiction, dedicated to the youth that has passed us by... (The synopsis isn’t doing it justice. Please head to the story itself.) 1.3kReads6.4Score—14d adds
- 120 Peak of the Ten Thousand Worlds 万界巅峰 The Primordial Universe was prosperous and thriving, one of the top great universes. At some unknown point, a race representing destruction emerged from beyond the cosmos, hunting down the major universes and turning them into sustenance. Eight hundred million years ago, the War of Destruction broke out! Countless universes were reduced to nothing, and the Primordial Universe was shattered as well. To save the myriad heavens, Fuxi, the Human Sovereign and leader of the Primordial Heavenly Dao, s 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 Pokemon: A Journey Bound by the Stars 精灵：星的羁绊之旅 (This story has no System, isn't mindless, has plenty of everyday moments, and doesn't use a rigid leveling system. It begins when Ash has just set out on his journey. People know very little about Pokemon, and Mega Evolution and the Fairy type haven't been discovered yet. The story incorporates the movies and Pokémon Adventures, along with many original characters and plotlines. The stats of Legendary Pokemon and characters such as Champions have been adjusted.) "Alolan Vulpix, how lucky am I t 16Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 122 The Supreme Daoist of the Primordial Beginning: 太初道尊： The vast and boundless Xuanhuang Continent stretches beneath the heavens. In the Northern Region, ferocious beasts roar through the vast Cangmang Mountains; in the Southern Region, cultivators soar above the immortal cities of Lingzhou. Chu Fan, an orphan from Blackrock Village, has worn a mysterious bronze token since childhood. Born with immense strength and a steadfast spirit, he accidentally awakens the token's power when beasts attack his village, killing a Mountain-Splitting Bear. But this 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Bloodline Pact 血脉契约 [Female-Led Xuanhuan Cultivation] + [No System] + [Fast-Paced Genius Story] + [Decisive and Ruthless] Xiao Douzi, an unfortunate child from the Lower Three Mortal Domains, spends years lying low beside the person who murdered her family, all to avenge them. But she gets caught up in a conspiracy and suffers damage to her peerless foundation, nearly losing her life... Years later, her foundation restored, she finds herself blessed with one astonishing opportunity after another, while powerful fig 8Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 124 The Scripture of Spiritual Breath 灵息经 [Mortal's journey, no System, gradual growth, with a satisfying payoff in the end] The Divine Land is dotted with countless cultivation sects. A country boy and a young beggar from the Beggars' Gang become sworn brothers, then swear brotherhood with a young monk from Jiuyin Temple. After enduring countless hardships, the three join Yuntian Sect, the greatest cultivation sect in the world, and begin an extraordinary life together. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 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
- 126 The Era's Burial Ground 纪元葬场 [Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland]+ [Legacy of an Era]+ [The Torch of Civilization]+ [Ascension of the Sects] I returned from purgatory, crawling out of the ruins of human nature. Not to rule the world, nor to command the universe. Only to smash this crumbling age and rekindle, for all living beings, a spark called civilization. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 The Cultivation Chronicles of Chu the Oddball 楚八怪修炼记 When the Immortal Emperor Chu Bagua was surrounded and attacked, he stepped on a bug and self-destructed just before he was about to die. Yet somehow, he survived. He split in two: one half transmigrated into the body of Chu Feng in the mortal realm, while the other ascended to the divine realm. 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 128 Immortal and Mortal: The Decisive Battle 仙凡决 In his previous life, he was the foremost Immortal Venerable in the Immortal Realm. Just as he felt that a breakthrough was beyond reach, an unnamed heavenly book appeared, holding the secret to advancing beyond the Immortal Venerable realm. The powerful experts who stood alongside him as the Immortal Realm’s Ten Great Immortal Venerables moved to seize it. The other nine joined forces and beat him into nothingness. Yet, unexpectedly, when Qin Buhui perished, the mysterious heavenly book vanishe —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 The Daoist Sin 道孽 [Traditional Fantasy + Traditional Xianxia + Genius Protagonist + Mastermind] [No Transmigration] [No System] [One Heroine] The universe is an inn for all living things, and time is a passing traveler from ages past to ages yet to come. When we transcend the universe and surpass time, what will we see? This is the story of someone who is a calamity to the Great Dao. 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 130 The Supreme Evil Lord 极恶邪主 (Gratitude, no saintly protagonist, ruthless, passionate) A thousand years ago, a generation-defining evil overlord appeared out of nowhere, his power dominating the continent. A thousand years later, a boy from a small town in Beast Mountain cultivates the evil overlord's legacy to survive. From then on, the boy becomes a deranged evil overlord, breaks his shackles, and carves a bloody path forward. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 The Calamity of Nirvana Clouds 涅云劫 [Seventeen cycles of rebirth + intelligent revenge + layers of foreshadowing and symbolism + faux dual male leads + slow burn, with bigger payoffs later] (Alternate title: Trapped in an Endless Cycle, All to Kill a Saint) (Also known as: Becoming a Demon, Destroying the Hope of Eighteen Rebirths) Water is where clouds return to after their former life; rain is the tears clouds shed in this life. Yet legend has it that after clouds perish and transform for the eighteenth time, they may undergo a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 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 20Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 133 The Star-Simple Biography 星简传 [Comedy + strong female lead + sweetness + thrilling battles + twisted human nature + workhorse author] Chen Xingjian, a prodigy of the Chen clan, obtains the Profound Emperor’s Origin Canon. With divine guidance, she solves the bizarre bloody case of Wu Shuangli, visits recluses, hears the words of sages, drinks with ordinary folk, befriends chivalrous heroes who help the poor, and destroys the blood-essence bandits. She clears every obstacle on her way to the summit. The writing is delicate an 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 Breaking the Firmament: The Divine and Demonic Art of Battle Across the Ten Directions 武破苍穹之神魔纵横十方斗战经 Flowers bloom and fade, the seasons turn, and another cycle begins... The Xuanfang Void is in chaos. The Alliance of Gods seeks to unite it all under their rule, and even plans to invade other voids, hoping to increase their cultivation through slaughter and destruction. Di Ming takes the supreme treasure, the Book of All Beings, and journeys to the Vast Moon Void to find allies and treasures that can strengthen the book. There, he meets Ye Ge, a traveler through time and space. With Ye Ge’s 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 Beyond the Path of Immortality: Wielding My Sword to Slay the Mortal World 超脱修仙路执剑斩凡尘 No System, no golden finger, no old master A pure cultivation novel. The first three cultivation realms are Spirit Refining: Spirit Qi entering the body, Spirit Qi turning to liquid, and Spirit Qi condensing into a core. Next comes Spirit Qi returning to the mortal state, also called the Spirit Transformation stage, the turning point in cultivation. There are three transformations: first, illuminating the heart; second, tempering the body; third, condensing the spirit… The cultivation method is —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 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. 248Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 137 On the Fifteenth Day, the Wind Whistles and the Waters Run Cold 风萧水寒十五月 Novel themes: slow-paced + xianxia + martial arts + swordsmanship The divine path has faded, martial arts flourish, and the immortal path endures. Tell me, can you attain eternal life? Heaven and earth gather their strength, then thunder; on the fifteenth night, the wind howls and the waters run cold. The Dao and martial arts unite, breaking through the limits of infinity; the blood-red eyes of Yama open the gates to the underworld. I possess a single Daoist heart, long imprisoned by worldly toi 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 Martial God of War 武道战神 Three years ago, he found a spiritual fruit, only to have it stolen by a disciple guarding the mountain. Three years later, that disciple had become the sect’s brightest genius, while he discovered that the stolen fruit was only one ten-thousandth of the opportunities he had gained. From then on, he rose like a comet and embarked on a legendary path of defying heaven. 5kReads8.5Score61314d adds
- 139 The Pokemon World Is a Utopia 宝可梦世界就是乌托邦 For some reason, Lin Song finds himself in the world of Pokemon and starts taking each day at a leisurely pace. Since he's transmigrated and been reborn, he might as well enjoy every moment. 109Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 140 Sign-In to Sainthood: I Become Invincible by Raising an Empress 签到成圣：从养成女帝开始无敌 [System, sign-in, from the start, fast-paced, fiery, feel-good fantasy] Lu Huan transmigrates into a world of cultivation and activates a sign-in System. His very first sign-in grants him the Indestructible Vajra Divine Physique. When it comes to toughness, he has never been afraid of anyone! Sign in at a sacred land and obtain the Hongmeng Divine Veins, crushing countless prodigies. Sign in at the Eternal Divine Tomb and obtain Pangu's Sky-Splitting Axe, shattering every magical treasure! More 26Reads—Score714d adds
- 141 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
- 142 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
- 143 Xuanhuan: Infinite Lottery System 玄幻：无限抽奖系统 Transmigrated to a fantasy world, he binds to an Infinite Draw System. 163Reads—Score1814d adds
- 144 The Sacred Ancestor 圣祖 I am no hero, yet I will save the world out of righteousness! I am no tyrant, yet I will slaughter all living beings! I am no ancient emperor, yet the universe will honor me! I am no saint, yet I stand proud above the past and present! In a world where martial arts reign supreme, cultivating martial arts is the only path to power. A good-for-nothing stumbles upon a fortuitous opportunity and rises to the peak of martial arts, looking down on all rivals! 253Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 145 Kneel! Call Me Your King! 跪下！请叫我大王 Also known as “Becoming a Saint by Selling Knives on Credit in the Cultivation World” and “The Knife Seller on Credit in the Cultivation World” A knife seller on credit enters the cultivation world, transmigrates into a tiger demon, and gets tricked into accepting a knife on credit himself, becoming a knife slave. No need to panic. My knife is even stronger: “One hundred percent synchronization!” “Unlimited editing!” Abandoned as a child in his previous life, he barely managed to support himself —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 The Nine Suns Emperor 九阳帝君 [Hiding his strength behind a humble facade] [Rise from the ashes] [Face-slapping] [Multiple female leads] The mysterious old man turns into a mysterious middle-aged man. Twin martial souls: who can stand against him? The Nine Suns Divine Art: one sun is the weakest, while nine suns reign supreme. He flies into a rage for the sake of a beauty. Yun Jing is the Nine Suns Emperor, revered by all. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 The Immortal Path: Transcendence 仙道：超脱 [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [No System] [Decisive and ruthless] [No tragic twists] [Ensemble cast] Fu Li, an ordinary mortal, accidentally joins the cultivation world's number-one sect and awakens its greatest divine constitution: the Dao Spirit Body. On the very day of his awakening, a mysterious powerhouse slaps the source of his Dao Spirit Body to pieces. Thinking his cultivation prospects are over, he unexpectedly gains the Eye of Heaven. From then on, he only needs to gl 1Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 148 The Great Continent 巨陆 Steal from Heaven and Earth, bring ruin to all living things. The Demon King’s remaining body beneath the road to immortality, the towering giant Buddha in the Far West, the rootless island on the Sea of Death, the ancient dragon soul sleeping in the Graveyard of All Spirits, and the Academy of Mortal Hearts built atop the ancestral graveyard. Everything exists for one purpose: To break the road to immortality! (No System + Slow-burn fantasy cultivation) 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 The Strength of My Qingyun Sect Can No Longer Be Hidden 我青云宗的实力藏不住了 Luo Feng, deputy sect master of the Azure Cloud Sect, stands atop a pavilion and gazes at the distant mountains. He suddenly asks, “Sect Master, are there really Flowing Sky Dream Flowers on the other side of those mountains?” The great Sect Master Ye ponders for a moment. “Maybe there's a whole bunch of Smurfs?” … One day, a sect launches a surprise attack on the Azure Cloud Sect, and things suddenly get very strange. The invading sect can hardly believe what they see before them! “What? E 28Reads—Score414d adds
- 150 Lord of Spiritual Perception 灵觉之尊 Cultivation means defying the heavens! Fight the heavens! Fight others! Fight yourself! For no reason but the obsession burning in your heart! A young man from a barren town accidentally obtains a mysterious black stone. From then on, he casts off the shame of having his innate talent stolen, subdues ancient ferocious beasts, forges divine treasures, and refines the primordial thunder of heaven and earth, forging a path to unparalleled strength through dual cultivation of soul and spirit! 19Reads—Score214d adds
