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- 1 Tower of Ten Thousand Prisons 万狱塔 After dying suddenly in an accident, the protagonist, Huang Shizhong, transmigrates to a planet of cultivators called the Mother Planet. He goes through countless experiences there and makes many friends. But, tragically, an accident destroys the Mother Planet, killing all his friends. He alone survives. After enduring all kinds of trials, Huang Shizhong eventually becomes the Creation Star God and sacrifices his life to create a new universe. Yet he does not die. He finds himself back in his 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Xuanhuan: Cultivation Begins in Another World 玄幻:修炼从异大陆开始 [Alternate-world fantasy + No System + Decisive and ruthless + Lighthearted + No romance + No harem] Nine years ago, his parents disappeared without a trace, leaving no remains. Nine years later, by a stroke of luck, Zhou Ziyan travels through a cave to the Earth Cultivation Continent! To live long enough to see his family again, Zhou Ziyan and his kitten keep going farther down the path to strength. So what if his talent is average? His kitten has the bloodline of an ancient Earth Beast! No all 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Li Youliang's Tale of Immortal Cultivation 李有粮修仙传 [Mortal’s Journey, Multiple Heroines, Passionate, Traditional Xianxia, Intelligent Protagonist, Slow Burn] The story of Li Youliang, a cultivator orphaned as a child, as he makes his way through the cultivation world… 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Beyond Infinity 无尽之外 Grains of sand make a tower, and drops of water form an abyss. How magnificent is the world formed by countless star-filled rivers! Countless races stand side by side, each displaying their own gifts. Beasts run rampant, the sky stretches wide for anyone to soar, and the earth is vast enough to roam free! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Sacred Dao, the Demonic Body 圣道魔体 The stars shattered, heaven and earth overturned, corpses piled into mountains, and rivers ran red with blood. I alone stood tall above the nine heavens, longing to raise a cup and talk with someone, yet the whole world was silent, leaving only regret... 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 My Ancestor Is Only Twenty-Eight 我家老祖芳龄二八 In this life, I shall never see heaven or earth. How could I spend a lifetime with anyone in this world? This book is also known as The Perilous Adventures of a Miserable Student from the Four Provinces of Shanhai. “Chen Deng, stop running! You're dead!” Looking at his pursuers, Chen Deng gave a sly grin and shouted, “Open the gates and let our ancestor out!” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Villain Is Reborn: Demon Lord, Your Secret Identity Is Showing 反派重生:魔头你马甲掉了 They say that every meeting in this world is a reunion after a long separation. [Xuanhuan] [Ensemble cast] [Two male leads] [Reborn] In the fifth year of Tianxun, Yin Xun died, killed by the only person in this world he had ever loved. He was twenty-one when he died. But how could the great demon king accept such a fate? At the last moment, he circulated a spell, trying to use a forbidden art to seize a body and return to life for revenge. By a twist of fate, however, he ended up in the womb 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Merge with Heaven and Earth, Command the Zodiac 融天地,掌生肖 Heaven and earth, dark and yellow; the universe, vast and primordial. The Chinese sexagenary cycle has twelve earthly branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, and Hai. Each corresponds to one of twelve animals, forming the Chinese zodiac. This continent, in turn, is known to the world as the Zodiac Continent. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Five Elements Immortal Sword 五行仙剑 The supreme imperial sword, dormant for a thousand years, shattered, and its sword embryo fell into the mortal world. Feng Zijian persevered through countless hardships until he mastered the Firmament Sword Canon. The moment the sword embryo awakens will be the moment a legendary sword immortal is born. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Cloud Emperor 2: Seeking the Sword, Slaying Immortals 云帝2:问剑诛仙 Immortal Emperor Chu Yun once ruled the Immortal Realm and commanded awe in every direction. But when a mysterious calamity struck, he fell and was reborn. On the path of cultivation, Chu Yun relies on his unshakable resolve and extraordinary talent to constantly surpass himself and defeat powerful foes. He meets a group of like-minded companions, and together they venture through the martial world and endure countless trials. As his strength grows, Chu Yun gradually uncovers a shocking conspi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 I Forge the God of Thunder with My Soul from a Future Life 吾以来世魂铸雷神 This book tells the story of a soul from one of Ji’s past lives as he makes his way through Blue Star. Who is Ji? He’s a cosmic drifter, a bachelor of a billion years, forever washing his feet by the River of Forgetfulness and fishing from the Bridge of Helplessness... He arrives in an unfamiliar world and finds himself in a forbidden zone, only to face a terrifying tribulation just after reaching Foundation Establishment! As if that weren’t enough, he also develops amnesia! Stubborn by nature, 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Enemy of Fate: I Learn to Wield Qi in Another World 宿运之敌:我在异界学驭气 (Mortal’s Journey, No System, Traditional Fantasy, Slow-Paced, Schemes and Intrigue, Dark) To repay his father’s gambling debts, Xiao Yuanning is accidentally drawn into the Wei family’s struggle for control of Qingyun Town. After apprenticing under a storyteller, he uses his Qi Refining cultivation to do everything he can to stay alive amid schemes and conspiracies. As he uncovers more and more secrets, his situation grows increasingly dangerous. To survive, he wracks his brains. For his family —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Bro, This Is How Cultivation Works! 狗哥,修仙就是这样子的! [Traditional fantasy + one female lead + power progression + not an invincible protagonist + decisive and ruthless] Zheng Qiu had a miserable childhood and grew up with a big yellow dog by his side. After inheriting the legacy of the Eternal Samsara Emperor, he unexpectedly discovers that his dog seems to be no ordinary animal! The path of cultivation is full of hardships. Yet Zheng Qiu seems born to face calamity, destined to pursue the Dao! What shackles? What chains? They mean nothing to him! 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: The Trials of the Human Way 凡人修仙传之人道沧桑 This is not a fanfic of the great Wang Yu. This is a brand-new world. Xu Xiaochuan is a street punk from Pingyang City and the sole surviving descendant of the Xu family, an unremarkable mortal. Yet the great clans are convinced that the Xu family possesses a priceless treasure. After facing threats and enticements from all sides, Xu Xiaochuan returns to the Xu family's ancestral grounds. He finds no treasure, but he does meet an ancestor who has lived for over two thousand years. From then on, 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Record of Heavenly Treasures and Mystical Powers 天宝玄通录 A newly formed continent, mysterious black fog, and hidden creatures. The Ten Heavenly Treasures appear in the world, and countless geniuses are brought to their knees. Born with a divine physique, he is nevertheless plotted against by demons. His family is destroyed, and he loses everything. A white-haired youth grips a broken axe. He opens the heavens and splits the earth, exterminates demons, slays ghosts and gods, and cuts down wicked immortals to prove the Great Dao. Born in barren soil, he 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 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
- 17 Boundless Freedom 无尽逍遥 While searching for his ox, Ye Chen, a young cowherd, sees someone about to leap off a cliff and rescues him. In return, the man recommends Ye Chen to Mount Shu to study the Dao. Ye Chen had only wanted to be a carefree cowherd, but once he steps through the Daoist gates, the path proves too deep to turn back from. Even so, he lives freely and does as he pleases within the Daoist world. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Supreme Immortal Venerable Who Emerged from a Hunter's Village 从猎村走出的无上仙尊 [Fantasy with a wild premise] An ordinary mortal remakes his spiritual roots, builds his foundation with a Nascent Soul, evolves an immortal essence pill, and brings gods and demons to their knees! All races contend for supremacy, dynasties vie for dominance, gods and demons clash, and heaven and earth shift. Three thousand worlds in a dream, ten thousand years in a glance. Bowing as a mortal, he ascends to immortality. Young man, where does the road lie? All you need to do is forge ahead! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Your Sword 你的剑 Not a saint, not brainless, decisive and ruthless. The Mortal Realm and the Sword Realm. In the Sword Realm, swords are a part of their wielders' lives: when a sword is destroyed, its wielder dies. The protagonist's sword is a living sword. It can devour the sword intent of others to grow stronger, but it can also turn on its wielder and corrupt his mind. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Sword of the Dark Night 黑夜剑 Have you ever wondered if a world where the light never fades is tied to a vast conspiracy? Have you ever imagined the scene of the gods people believe in descending into the mortal world? When you set out to uncover the secrets of the God of Light and learn the truth, what will you do? Just when I thought I had found the truth, I realized I was drifting farther and farther from it. When the real truth finally appeared before me, I realized how ridiculous it all was! In the eyes of the gods, hum —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Heartbroken Cat 失心的猫 [Satisfying Read + Depth + A Heroine + No System + Decisive and Ruthless + Intelligent Protagonist] The protagonist, Bai Yu, is exceptionally gifted. His father left him an immensely powerful cultivation technique, making him the enemy of the entire world. For the sake of a promise, and to find his parents; To escape the control of fate; He slaughtered all before him, eventually becoming the supreme ruler of the human realm before journeying to another world. War broke out across the myriad real 2Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 22 The Young Demon Ancestor 少年魔祖 Because he was born with a demonic heart, Ye Wunian was imprisoned for twelve years. During his captivity, he endured daily torment. But just as he was losing all hope, a female disciple of the Tianyuan Divine Sect accidentally wandered into the forbidden grounds behind the mountain and discovered the small world where Ye Wunian was imprisoned. With the girl's help, Ye Wunian was finally reborn. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Seeking the Dao, Pursuing Heaven 觅道逐天录 Tang Yuan narrowly escaped the massacre of his sect by evil cultivators because he was “gravely ill.” Rescued by an immortal master, he awakened the Dao Pearl and embarked on the path of cultivation. By chance, he also became the sect leader of a declining sect in the Upper Realm. His desire for revenge filled him with a deep hatred of the evil path. While hunting down evil cultivators, he accidentally shattered their century-old scheme in the mortal world and changed its fate of falling under t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: From Beggar to Saint 凡人修仙我从乞丐到圣人 [No Harem + No Clichés + No System + Not Invincible + No Stupidity + Not Wish Fulfillment + No Lucky Breaks + No Saintly Hero + No Female Lead + Pseudo-Immortality + Behind the Scenes] Qi Refining + Foundation Establishment + Golden Core + Nascent Soul + Void Refining + Deification… Cao Ning, a security guard, crosses into another world and only begins cultivating immortality in his fifties. He steals others' lifespans to fake immortality, working behind the scenes to farm and nurture talented 87Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 25 Creation and Calamity’s End 创世破劫 [High intelligence + ensemble cast + thrilling fights + growth + political intrigue + deduction + schemes within schemes] Love big stories, ensemble casts, and clever characters? Come on in······! A thousand years ago, was the legend of the Heavenly Tribulation real history, or merely a storyteller's tale? Was breaking through the Imperial Realm truly possible, or was it all a conspiracy? Did the Imperial Venerable and his companions really lead the world through the Heavenly Tribulation success 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Seeking the Sword in the Azure Heavens 问剑青冥 The story has a huge scope, so I’ve tried to keep the pace brisk. It’s a traditional xuanhuan novel spanning millions of words. The book is divided into two volumes. The first, the Qingye Continent, tells of the rise of the northern dynasties and the story of sword cultivation at the Nine Peaks of Shu Mountain. The second returns to the celestial realm, where the Three Thousand Provinces rise to prominence and grudges accumulated over a million years come to light one by one. Among the mortal re 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Overlooking the World 邈视天下 [Super-Satisfying Read + Cunning Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Becomes a God Later + Highly Recommended] “People say, ‘If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening.’” “I finally understood the secrets of Heaven. I’m not dying. What can Heaven do to me?” “Cultivating immortality is hard. Even dogs wouldn’t do it.” “Cultivate? Even dogs wouldn’t. I, Zhang Miao, will.” In his previous life, Zhang Miao died with a grievance! In this life, he only wants to cultivate immo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Great Way of the Golden Core 金丹大道 Jiang Chen is the only all-around martial artist in centuries, recognized as such by the world. He is versed in all eighteen martial arts, from the saber, spear, sword, and halberd, and masters every one of them. By chance, he discovers a teleportation array leading to the far side of the starry sky. Alone, he ventures into an unfamiliar world. Watch as Jiang Chen makes his way to the pinnacle of martial arts. This is a world where countless races stand side by side, where the strong prey on the 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Star Martial Continent 星武大陆 [No System + polished writing + no convoluted plot twists + single world + intelligent villains + thrilling fights + overpowered protagonist + playing the fool while hiding his strength + cautious growth + some original content by the author] The sword is born for those who love, and dies for them too! Jian Nanke On the Xingwu Continent, martial arts reign supreme. Martial cultivation has ten realms: Martial Disciple, Martial Practitioner, Martial Master, Martial King, Martial Emperor, Martial S 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Striving to Become a Model Worker in the Cultivation World 在修仙界力争做劳模 Lin Heqing arrives in the world of immortal cultivation and realizes that if he doesn't work hard, he'll be left behind. So he throws himself into his work, determined to be a model laborer... Wait, no. Lin Heqing accidentally transmigrates to the world of immortal cultivation and gains his own golden finger. But the path to cultivation is already full of obstacles. What kind of world can a soul from another realm carve out on this vast land? But then he realizes that something seems wrong. Who 279Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 31 I Preach Science in a Cultivation World 我在修仙世界宣扬科学 (Fantasy + science + thoughtful protagonist + no harem + twists + no tragedy + one female lead + intelligent characters) Xu Sheng, a science student majoring in physics, transmigrates to the Spirit Origin Realm after an accident. At first, all he wants is to spend the rest of his life in Kaiyuan Village with the grandmother who raised him. But for various reasons, he gets caught up in a struggle between rival factions. With no special abilities or influential backers, how can an ordinary person —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 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
- 33 I Only Realized How Powerful I Was After I Transmigrated 穿越后才知道自己多厉害 Body Tempering, Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Celestial Realm, Golden Core, Profound Mystery, Nascent Soul, Spirit Refining, Void Return, Dao Union. The Taiji gives rise to the Two Principles, the Two Principles give rise to the Four Images, and the Four Images give rise to the Eight Trigrams. The Eight Trigrams form sixty-four hexagrams, each containing the mysteries of heaven and earth. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Cultivating Immortality Begins with the National Exam 修仙从大考开始 (Transmigration to another world + cultivation exams + solving cases as an official + outsmarting the Pill Tower + alchemy duels + conquering the universe + becoming a Great Emperor + no mindless action!) On the Immortal-Mortal Continent, mortals can embark on the path to immortality only by attending a cultivation academy and taking the cultivation exam to obtain an immortal root. There are two kinds of immortal roots: spiritual roots and wisdom roots. Spiritual roots are hard enough to test fo 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Chosen by the Divine Veins 神脉天选 "Traditional Xuanhuan + Vast Worldbuilding + Slow Burn + Picks Up Pace Later" The Lin Residence was once as powerful as an imperial clan, but a fire ignited through collusion with the demon race brought about its ruin. In an instant, the 1,900 cities of Dongzhou were left without a leader. Lin Zhuixian, born with a divine meridian, spent over a decade neglecting his cultivation to evade pursuit. Then, on Mount Longhu, he sought the Dao in a single day and began his journey to save Dongzhou and r 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 After the Gaokao, I Was Chosen to Cultivate Immortality 高考后,我被选择了修仙 [No System + Traditional Fantasy + Cultivation + Transmigrate + Reborn + Collapse] After the college entrance exam, Long Ran is in a car accident. In the underworld, he meets his fiancée from a past life, who helps him reclaim his body. After accidentally entering several wondrous dreamlike realms, he embarks on the path of cultivation. The story speaks for itself: Seven young men ask, “Uncle Golden Monkey, we’ve eaten so much dragon and phoenix meat and drunk so much dragon and phoenix blood so —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Tale of the Empty Immortal 空仙传 (Mortal’s journey, no System) I was about to miss my deadline delivering takeout when I got struck by lightning and met an old man dressed in cosplay. He claimed to be a cultivation ancestor and wanted to take me as his disciple. He even said I was a cultivation genius seen only once in ten thousand years?! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Lotus Art 莲花决 [Mortal] + [Fantasy] + [No System] + [Slow Burn] + [Formation Master] + [Body Cultivator]. A country boy sets out to find his younger sister and avenge his father’s murder. By a twist of fate, he stumbles into the world of cultivation. His crippled spiritual roots make him an object of scorn, but he refuses to give up on himself and sets out on a very different path... 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Great Cultivators of the Nations 列国大修士 Spiritual energy across the continent has been waning. For centuries, the cultivation world has been locked in constant warfare over its dwindling resources. Countless sects and aristocratic clans have fallen, yet spiritual energy grows ever scarcer... This has triggered a chain reaction. The nations of the Mortal Realm, once affiliated with different sects, have also descended into war. The continent is ravaged, and its people suffer in poverty. The Daoist sects once said that a true dragon cou 426Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 40 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
- 41 The Xuanlong Clan 玄龙族 In the final years of antiquity, a hundred clans vied for supremacy, and one great figure after another emerged. Some fell, some went into seclusion, and some reached the very top. Great wars frequently erupted in the process, leaving the world in utter chaos. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Doomsday Descends: I Become Invincible with the Human Emperor Banner 末日降临:从人皇旗开始无敌 [No Female Lead + Decisive and Ruthless + Blasting Everything to Pieces + Invincible Protagonist + Pure Wish Fulfillment] The apocalypse game descends, unleashing terrifying disasters across the globe. By sheer luck, Li Xuan is reborn on the day before the apocalypse arrives and obtains the supreme treasure, the Human Emperor Banner. With the Human Emperor Banner's power, he can grow stronger by absorbing life. The more he absorbs, the faster he grows. From that moment on, everything becomes cle 55Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 43 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
- 44 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
- 45 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
- 46 Ancient Divine Weapon: The Light and Dark Sword 上古神兵:光暗剑 Once hailed by the world as the “Chosen Son of Unparalleled Talent,” Xi Ya was expected to restore his glory. But the heavens are unpredictable, and fortune and misfortune can arrive in a heartbeat. Fate toys with people, and heaven does not grant everyone their wish. On the day of the Yuanli assessment, the day the Battle Domain was tested, his Yuanli was extraordinarily strong, but he failed to awaken the power of the Battle Domain. With only his high-grade Yuanli, which might as well be nonex —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Gods, Don't Look Down on Poor Mortals. I Dare to Defy Heaven! 神仙莫欺凡人穷,犯上者,我也! I'm just an ordinary, unfortunate soul who stumbled into the world of cultivation. There's little chivalry in this world, only scheming and the struggle to survive. I don't chase fame or put much stock in loyalty. All I want is to keep my own life in my hands. The road is full of trials and setbacks. While others fight over immortal opportunities, all I want is to stay alive and carve out a path for an ordinary mortal to rise in this deceitful world of cultivation. 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Immortal Tablet’s Origin 缘起仙碑 [Mortal’s Journey] [Clever Protagonist] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Secret Arts Plunder] [Thunder Spirit Root] Yao Yuan was just a waiter at an inn, until an accident led him into the world of immortal cultivation!!! See how he, armed with a mysterious stone stele, survives the treachery and schemes of the cultivation world, and carves out a path to immortality among the myriad races of heaven and earth... 849Reads6.7Score10014d adds
- 49 Living in Ailao Mountain 常住哀牢山 Deep in the Ailao Mountains of Yunnan, the story unfolds across a vast range of landscapes: primeval forests, Hani and Yi villages, alpine meadows, and underground rivers. It weaves in the cultural beliefs of ethnic minorities, including reverence for mountain gods and the conviction that all living things have spirits. Through these elements, it reflects the life philosophy and wisdom of Southwest China's ethnic minorities, who live in harmony with nature, as well as the faith and spiritual str 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 I Was Just a Wild Weed, but This Black Cat Has a Spirit 我本野草,奈何黑猫有灵 A Xing is an orphan with extraordinary insight, able to see through people's hearts. Cool and detached, she has only her black cat for company as they roam the world, making their home wherever they happen to be. She had planned to travel everywhere with her cat and become a teacher, but a hidden enemy kept pursuing her relentlessly, leaving her no choice but to embark on the path of cultivation. Cultivating immortality as a mortal is fraught with hardship, yet it seems her luck is finally turni 5Reads—Score—14d adds

















































