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- 1 The Twelve Divisions of the Spiritual Terrace 灵台十二部 The Patriarch Bodhi is a strange old man incarnate as “the first bodhi tree under heaven, born at the dawn of creation.” Instead of accepting immortal officials from the Celestial Court, he specifically chooses “problem children”: Guang Yuan, a Kunlun jade lump; Da Xu, a battle god gone blood-mad; and Ying Jie, a brash young man who secretly learned his skills. Waving a whisk made from the roots of the bodhi tree, he smiles and says, “The Dao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 The Tao Te Ching: A Bizarre Interpretation 道德经：：：古怪解读 The Dao De Jing is a philosophical work written by Laozi during the Spring and Autumn period. It is also known as the De Dao Jing, the Classic of the Way and Virtue, Laozi, the Five Thousand Words, and Laozi's Five Thousand-Character Text. Written before the various schools of thought in ancient China had split into distinct schools, it is an important source of Daoist philosophy. The Dao De Jing is divided into two parts: the first, originally called the De Jing, and the second, the Dao Jing. T 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Tai Chi 太极拳 Tai Chi is a national treasure of China. It draws on the strengths of various martial arts and uses abdominal breathing, allowing practitioners to work up a sweat without becoming breathless, while moving freely and smoothly. It also incorporates the meridian theory based on yin and yang, becoming an internal martial art that cultivates both the inner and outer self, trains body and mind, and unites intention, breath, and movement. Its movements begin soft and relaxed, developing strength and no 33Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 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
- 5 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
- 6 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
- 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 Complete Guide to Taoism 道教内容大全 This book covers Daoist cultivation methods, philosophy, rituals, scriptures and incantations, destiny analysis, feng shui, divination, talismans, culture, the pantheon of immortals, religious sects and their lineages, and more. —Reads—Score765Shelves
- 9 Free Public Course on Zi Wei Dou Shu 紫微斗数免费公开课 Zi Wei Dou Shu is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. China has a long and splendid history spanning 5,000 years, along with a rich and well-developed cultural tradition. Our ancestors taught us to approach things objectively, observe the world keenly, and experience the true meaning of life. This course will quickly introduce you to Zi Wei Dou Shu, helping you better understand the world, yourself, and life. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 The Ultimate Way of All Dharmas 万法宗诣 [A practical cultivation novel about attaining enlightenment] [Featuring analysis of many classic cultivation works and all kinds of Daoist scriptures] [Packed with useful insights] [Where science and metaphysics coexist] [Attain enlightenment through these teachings, look down upon all beings, and fulfill your potential] A volume of Daoist scripture, a petal of incense, a place at the lectern. Explore the timeless classics of Daoism, seeking the Way of Heaven between the lines and discovering y 50Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 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
- 12 Transmigrated to Douluo Dalu: Starting as the Ice Empress’s Younger Brother 穿越斗罗从成为冰帝弟弟开始 I transmigrated into Douluo and became the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, the king of the species and the only one besides my older sister, the Ice Empress. I have a System and will help my sister survive her 400,000-year tribulation. In my previous life, I was an orphan with nothing. In this life, I will protect the people around me and, above all, my sister. (The protagonist has never read this book and doesn't know the plot. The author also remembers a lot of the story rather vaguely, so there ma 10Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 13 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
- 14 Iron-Boned Immortal Dust 铁骨仙尘 Liu Chen had been curious about the world since childhood. After hearing Journey to the West, he planted the seed of becoming an immortal and attaining the Dao! As an adult, he became fascinated with qigong, cultivation, meditation, and the like. Later, he encountered the immortal master Daoist Yun Xu on Zhongnan Mountain and received his true teachings. He devoted himself to cultivation and finally achieved his wish! The main story in this book is not entirely fictional, and is told in a largel 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 The Book of Seth 赛斯书 This book was written by someone called “Seth.” He says he is an individual made up of units of energy and no longer uses a physical body to exist. He has been speaking through my body for more than seven years, and we hold class twice a week. One day in September 1963, while I was writing poetry, I suddenly had my first psychic experience. My consciousness left my body, and my mind filled with ideas that struck me as astonishing and novel. When I came to, I found my hand writing on its own, exp 843Reads—Score176Shelves
- 16 The Great Xia Shamanic Cultivator 大夏巫修 [A slow-burn Primordial World tale, no System, the Witch-Demon War] This is an age of witches! They move mountains, fill seas, seize stars, and pluck the moon from the sky. They built the Great Xia Dynasty, which endured for tens of thousands of years, but they are not the only protagonists of this world. Demons, ghosts, monsters, devils, and more all regard them as food. The transmigrated Wu Xuanji, through a twist of fate, was taken in by an old witch and began his path of witch cultivation. W 196Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 17 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
- 18 A Beginner's Guide to Alchemy 炼丹基础常识 This work delves into the mysterious and ancient art of alchemy. It provides a detailed introduction to a wide variety of alchemical ingredients with different properties and effects. From common spirit herbs and immortal fruits to rare ores and spiritual marrow, each ingredient is described in detail, including its appearance, growing environment, and unique medicinal properties and effects. The work also offers an extensive and comprehensive guide to alchemy. It covers everything from creatin 229Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 An Extremely Detailed Cultivation Manual, Ready to Use 超详细修真功法及内容，直接拿 An extremely detailed collection of cultivation techniques and related content. Take it and use it as is. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 Reborn: No One Can Stop Me from Passing College English Test Band 6 重生之谁也不能阻止我过六级 Reborn, I’m taking back everything that belongs to me by passing the CET-6. In my previous life, while I was still fretting over how I couldn’t catch up with CET-4, my dear roommates had already gotten there ahead of me and learned about CET-6. Reborn in this life, I didn’t manage to find CET-4 first, but I learned about CET-6 at the same time as they did. This time, I’m taking back everything that belongs to me! Join me and hear my plan for revenge: When my roommates play games, we memorize voc 3.3kReads—Score551Shelves
- 21 Spiritual Qi Revival: I Ascended to Immortality in the Apocalypse 灵气复苏：我在末世中飞升成仙 [Spiritual Qi Revival] [Apocalypse] [Infinite Flow] [Light Sci-Fi] As Spiritual Qi Revival transforms the world, monsters multiply and nuclear bombs sweep the land. The surviving humans call this period of history the Psychic Energy Catastrophe! Those who survive the trials of the Dark Cavern World can awaken their own superpowers! Psychic abilities, genetic mutations, virus fusions, high-tech weapons, and heirs to mythological legacies: who among them is humanity's future? Mao Shisan, brought t 1Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 22 The Invisible Master Thief! 隐形神偷！ The Invisible Master Thief! 65Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 A Miscellany on Mind Cultivation: No-Mind Qigong 无念气功之修心杂录 There is a great deal to learn about practicing qigong. These days, many masters go around promoting and preaching their teachings, making it hard to tell what's real and what's not. When I was in junior high, I was fortunate enough to meet a master who passed a few words of wisdom on to me. I practiced until I was twenty-five, then continued on and off for more than ten years. I don't dare claim that others are wrong, and I don't know whether what I learned is genuine. In this age of spiritual 318Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 24 The Seth Book: Unknown Reality, Volume One 赛斯书，未知的实相，卷一 Unknown Reality is a mind-expanding guide that challenges conventional wisdom. Along with revealing the hidden rules that govern the world, its exercises let you experience firsthand the limitless potential of your multidimensional self and learn how to create the life you want more consciously. Volume One: Opening the Door to a New World Life is not a one-way street: Every choice you make leaves the paths you didn't take alive in parallel realities, where another you is living them out. Your li 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 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
- 26 The Strongman’s Journal 强人记事 Dreams are pathways connecting parallel worlds. One end lies in the zombie world, the other in the information realm of spirits. After enduring countless hardships to open a passage, a spirit descends into the zombie world and merges with a zombie, a process known as awakening. The spirit spreads the method of opening these passages throughout the zombie world, helping zombies awaken and sharing the universe’s ultimate secrets, the scientific knowledge behind the Grand Unified Theory, and the wa 28Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 Reborn in 2002: I Just Want to Flirt with Beautiful Women and Make Money 重生02：只想撩撩美女，赚赚钱 When “Suspended Drowning” starts playing, pure love takes center stage! This is high-end romance... [Urban farming]+ [Reborn]+ [No System]+ [One heroine]+ [Sweet romance]+ [Face-slapping the vile campus beauty]+ [Business and making money] After the vile Ma Baoli tricked male lead Xu Zhimo out of all his money, he finally came to his senses. He fell in love with Zhu Peiqi, the heroine who had always stayed by his side in silence. But their happiness didn't last. Having been swindled into massive —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 Yuanhai Ziping 渊海子平 Xu Ziping, a fortune-teller also known as Xu Ziyi, was from the Northern Song dynasty. Little is known about his life, though legend says he lived in seclusion on Mount Hua with Chen Tuan at the end of the Five Dynasties period. The Abyssal Sea of Zi Ping is the first relatively complete and systematic work on Four Pillars astrology. It was compiled by Xu Sheng in the Song dynasty, based on the methods used by Xu Ziping, the foremost master of destiny studies at the time. The work is considered 66Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 A Disciple of the Supreme One, Listed Among the Immortals, Ascending to the Highest Purity 我太上门下，名录仙籍，荣登太清 [Mystic Arts + Cultivation + Fake System + Alternate Modern City + No Female Lead] A sudden turn of events transformed Chen An’s once-peaceful life beyond recognition. What secrets lie behind the many baffling mysteries? Why do countless skeletons form a towering platform of qi, with mournful wails echoing from it? Why does an elusive shadow lurk beneath the great rivers of the Northeast China Plain? What secrets lie beneath the surface of life in the harsh frontier regions? What complex struggl 24Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 30 The Last Celestial Master: The Dragon Burial in the Yellow River 末代天师：黄河葬龙 Lin Feng, an inheritor of Orthodox Unity Taoist traditions, vows to slay every demon and monster in the world, even if it means his Taoist arts will never be needed. His disciple Allen, who came from England, swears to carry his master for another ninety-nine thousand li, proving his devotion and praying that they can be master and disciple again in their next lives. 31Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 31 Learning to Cultivate 学会修炼 Through this story, even ordinary people can learn to cultivate. The novel describes cultivation methods in detail, along with the protagonist's growth and every aspect of his entrepreneurial journey. He also helps those destined to find him cultivate, showing them the bright new world that lies ahead. Though entirely fictional, the story is perfectly plausible. It isn't an over-the-top wish-fulfillment fantasy, nor does it rely on far-fetched logic. It simply recounts the details of the protago 417Reads—Score103Shelves
- 32 The Mathematics of Lotteries and How to Pick Numbers 彩票的数学原理与选号方法 Correct common misconceptions such as “lottery tickets are a sure way to make money” and “you can get rich by picking the right numbers,” and make clear what a lottery really is: entertainment based on probability, not an investment tool. 550Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 I Transmigrated Back to Become a Taoist Priest 穿越回去当道士 The most miserable thing in life is taking the blame for someone else. Liang Xingyang was unexpectedly reborn into a world of cultivation. The emperor actually wanted to use him as a scapegoat, so to make it happen, he made the newborn Liang Xingyang a prince. But Liang Xingyang was an anomaly in this world. From the day he was born, he caught the attention of the great figures in the cultivation world, becoming the Dao Ancestor’s grand-disciple. Then, by a stroke of luck, he took over an academ 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 Early Seth Books 早期课赛斯书 This book was written by a [person] called Seth. He describes himself as an "energy personality essence" who is no longer focused on the physical form. He has been speaking through me twice a week for seven years. My psychic abilities first emerged one evening in September 1963. I was writing poetry when, suddenly, my consciousness left my body, and a barrage of astonishing, novel concepts struck my mind. When I returned to my body, I found that my hand had automatically written something expla 26Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 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
- 36 Breathing 呼吸 This epic novel tells the legendary life of Bodhidharma, the founding patriarch of Chan Buddhism, and recreates how Chan culture took root in the Central Plains more than 1,500 years ago and gave rise to its first patriarch. Reimagining and fictionalizing both historical legends and records, the novel brings Bodhidharma, the founder of Chan Buddhism, to life through stories such as crossing the Yangtze on a reed, facing a wall for nine years, standing in the snow after cutting off his arm, and r 790Reads9.5Score150Shelves
- 37 The Journey to Becoming a Golden-Arhat in Journey to the West 西游之金身罗汉修成记 A careless complaint at the Ling Mountain Assembly got the Arhat of Ease banished to the mortal realm. A chance collision reopened his heavenly eye. A Flower-Fruit Mountain let him gather treasures to his heart's content. Through repeated transmigrations, he casually collected relics from the former dynasty. As he journeyed on, he gradually came to understand his heavenly mission. 35Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 38 A True Record of Folk Secrets and the Great Way of Cultivation 民间绝学大道修仙实记 This book was written by a genuine folk practitioner of Daoist cultivation. It is intended for later generations of practitioners who may need it, and records the practice process as it really happened, along with real supernatural phenomena, folk tales, and Daoist secret arts. This book is suitable for: People with an immortal spirit attached to them Those who practice Daoist cultivation or mind-training methods People with somatic symptoms People with schizophrenia People with dissociative ide 78Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 The Celestial Register of Mystical Insight 洞玄天箓 [Alternate history] + [No female lead] + [Daoist arts] + [Ghosts and monsters] (The male lead is no overpowered hero. Readers looking for an indulgent power fantasy, proceed with caution.) The Taishang Ganying Pian says: perform three hundred good deeds to become an Earth Immortal; those who seek to become Celestial Immortals must perform one thousand three hundred. To prove his Dao and attain its fruit, Zhang Yuandong travels alone through a chaotic age, slaying demons and vanquishing evil, ear 158Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 40 The Legend of Zhuangzi 庄子传奇 Zhuangzi was a sage who forgot himself and roamed freely through the infinite; a divine being who cared nothing for achievements and attained complete freedom; a saint who regarded fame as a shackle and wished only to accompany the Dao. After Laozi, Zhuangzi was another enlightened master who had grasped the ultimate truth. He inherited Laozi’s ideas perfectly, merged his heart completely with the Dao, and attained true peace and freedom. Though Zhuangzi lived in poverty throughout his life, his 8.4kReads8.4Score771Shelves
- 41 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
- 42 Ancient Formation Techniques 古代阵法 This book covers topics including an introduction to ancient Chinese battle formations; the ever-changing Eight Trigrams Formation; the layered tactics of the Fish-Scale Formation; the desperate stand of the Back-to-the-River Formation; the inescapable Ten-Sided Ambush Formation; the versatile Five-Unit Cavalry Formation; the treacherous Crescent Moon Formation; the cavalry formations of the god of war Li Jing; the agile Crane-Wing Formation; the scattered-star formation known as Heavenly Maiden 182Reads8.9Score101Shelves
- 43 The Art of Xiao Liu Ren Divination 小六壬预测学 The book Little Six Ren Divination is a comprehensive study and interpretation of the traditional Chinese divination art of Little Six Ren, carefully written by Liu Zhihang, a scholar with deep expertise in the Book of Changes. Drawing on his solid grounding in the field, his distinctive understanding of Little Six Ren, and years of practical exploration, Professor Liu has created a remarkable work that combines theory, practice, and mystery. The book introduces the origins and development of L 121Reads—Score423Shelves
- 44 Blessed Land: The Feng Shui Legend of Tiantai's Spirit Ruins 福地·天台灵墟风水传奇 A Blessed Land: The Feng Shui Legend of the Tiantai Spiritual Ruins 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 45 Blessed Land: A Feng Shui Tale of Xiandu Mountain, Where Immortal Charm Gathers at Dinghu Lake 福地·仙都山风水故事——仙都凝玄韵鼎湖蕴真仙 A Blessed Land: The Feng Shui Tale of Xiandu Mountain: Xiandu’s Mysterious Charm, Dinghu’s True Immortals 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 The Light of the Heart Shines Golden: Li Shouyi's Awakening to the Golden Light Mantra 心光映金——李守一悟金光咒 The Golden Light Reflected in the Heart: Li Shouyi Comprehends the Golden Light Mantra 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 The Legend of Jia Wen of Langya: Seeking the Dao at Mount Meng, the Crane Returns to the Cloudy Depths 琅琊贾文传奇故事：蒙山问道，鹤归云深 The Legendary Tale of Jia Wen of Langya: Seeking the Dao at Mount Meng, the Crane Returns to the Cloudy Depths —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 Feng Shui Insights Beneath the Pyramids: Establishing a Formation Through Action, Merging with the Light Through Inaction 金字塔下的风水道悟：有为立局，无为合光 Feng Shui Insights Beneath the Pyramids: Creating a Formation Through Action, Merging with the Light Through Inaction 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 A Feng Shui Tale of the Sacred Tree's Revelation: The Art of Soaring Between Action and Inaction at Sanxingdui 神树启道的风水故事：三星堆的有为无为飞天诀 A Feng Shui Tale of the Sacred Tree’s Revelation: The Sanxingdui Flying Technique of Action and Inaction —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 Seeking the Dao at Zhongnan: Refining Righteousness from the Sun, Moon, Mountains, and Rivers 终南问道风水故事——日月山河炼浩然 A Feng Shui Tale of Seeking the Dao at Mount Zhongnan: Refining Righteousness with the Sun, Moon, Mountains, and Rivers —Reads—Score—Shelves
