Novels like The Secret Teachings of Quanzhen
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- 51 Reading Qi in the Imperial Court 气观庙堂 Back then, the roads were still dirt tracks, and there were no big trees along the streets. All you could see was a crowd of children running under the blazing sun, kicking up clouds of dust that mingled with their sweat. After that day, my life was never the same. It has been exactly sixteen years since I first encountered the supernatural. I’ve witnessed the genuine spirit-medium traditions of the Northeast and visited shrines worshiped in other parts of the country. I’ve seen the wondrous cor 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Buddha Venerable of the Martial Way 武道佛尊 Though he was a monk, he gave in to worldly desire. Though he wanted an ordinary life, he accidentally killed someone. Cast out of the monastery, Wuyun was no longer a monk. Bearing a heavy burden, he set out on a brand-new path. Some say that path was never right for him, yet he forged an unconventional way forward all the same. His weakness in the early stages serves only to set the stage for the powerhouse he will become. 141Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 A National Arts Grandmaster Reborn in Another World 国术宗师异界重生 A master of traditional martial arts transmigrates to another world as a baby who has yet to be born. Upon birth, he is mercilessly abandoned and taken in by a sickly beggar. With peerless talent, he takes traditional martial arts as his foundation, the mind as his flame, and the myriad paths as his fuel, rising to the pinnacle of all ages. 22Reads—Score114d adds
- 54 Martial Arts Reach the Divine: From National Arts to Cosmic Myth 武道通神：从国术到星空神话 The ancient gods were no myth. They were an extinct interstellar civilization. When humanity discovers a slumbering artifact among the ruins of Mars, the secrets of immortality and the keys to evolution suddenly fall into its hands, but they also open Pandora’s box. Lin Feng, a young man obsessed with traditional martial arts and ancient wisdom, had quietly honed his skills in the mortal world, seeking the universal truths hidden behind the principles of boxing. A sudden car accident on a rainy 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Beneath Xuanwu Gate 宣武门下 On the sixth day of the fifth month in the sixth year of the Tianqi reign, beneath Xuanwu Gate, I saved someone. My name is Shen Daniu. I’m from Shandong, and I set up a jianbing stall at Caishikou, spending my days rubbing shoulders with peddlers and laborers. Third Master Chang was a clerk in the Six Departments Corridor and a regular customer. He always asked me to add two extra eggs, saying the work at the yamen took a lot of brainpower. I was busy at my stall that day when the sky suddenly —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Plum Blossom Numerology Made Simple 梅花易数秒懂 Written in plain, conversational language for the general public, this book explains the ancient divination classic Plum Blossom Numerology. Plum Blossom Numerology Made Easy is an introductory guide to the Book of Changes designed for modern readers. Guided by the principles of “making the complex simple” and “putting knowledge into practice,” it turns the obscure theories of traditional Plum Blossom Numerology into practical, actionable skills. Through everyday examples, modern language, and a 93Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 Understanding Ancient Six-Line Divination in Minutes 六爻卜筮古籍秒懂 Some readers may ask, “Why do we have to study in this order? Can’t we learn the practical skills before the theory?” 😤 Of course not! Learning divination is like learning to cook. Theory is the “complete guide to ingredients and cooking principles,” while practice is “getting hands-on at the stove.” If you don’t even know what the ingredients are, how to combine them, or how to control the heat, and you jump straight into cooking a complicated dish, there’s no way it’ll taste good. It’s the sam 98Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Learning Plum Blossom Numerology from Scratch 梅花易数零基础学习 A beginner's guide to Plum Blossom Numerology, created especially for newcomers! Forget obscure theory and get straight to the essentials: how to cast a hexagram from scratch, quickly interpret its symbols, and skillfully match the Subject and Object. Every concept comes with hands-on examples, so you can learn by following along. From the basics to simple applications, it's packed with practical information and free of pointless chatter. This guide will help you quickly grasp the fundamentals o 219Reads—Score11114d adds
- 59 The Way of Chinese Martial Arts 国术道途 On a stage of chaos and madness, a faint trace of clarity and reason still remains. “Again and again, I tried to erase the little light left in my heart, never realizing that the same light was illuminating me.” 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 The Primordial Space: A Mortal's Path to Immortality 鸿蒙空间，凡人种长生 Li Xiaoyao transmigrates into the body of a boy from an ordinary mountain village in the cultivation world and unexpectedly awakens the ancient treasure, the Hongmeng Dao Pearl. Within it lies a nascent primordial world with limitless room to grow. From then on, he keeps his cultivation hidden and lays low in his sect, growing spirit herbs, refining immortal pills, brewing spirit wine, raising spirit beasts, and more in his own pocket dimension... All he wants is to cultivate in peace and quietl 28Reads5.8Score414d adds
- 61 Apocalypse 1626 天启1626 The Tianqi Explosion: one of the world’s three great unsolved mysteries. Was it a collision of time and space, or the rebirth of demons? A scientific explanation, a supernatural interpretation. One explosion, different transmigrations. Will the male protagonist, armed with modern memories, change history or fulfill it? Three storylines unfold in parallel: court factional strife, Japanese conspiracies, and the conflict between Taoists and demons. Through a fresh perspective, they reveal the tangl 195Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 The Daoist Priest Descends the Mountain: From the Start, I Had a Dog, and My Gear Was All Up To... 道士下山：开局一条狗，装备全靠 [No Female Lead]+ [Not Brain-Dead]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Lighthearted and Funny]+ [Cautious and Steady] After transmigrating into the chaotic Southern Song era, where martial arts reign supreme and demons run rampant, the young Taoist Qingfeng is sent down the mountain by his master to gain experience. From the start, he has only a spirit-sensitive country dog named Laifu for company. With nothing to his name and powerful enemies all around, how can he survive in this living hell? Fortunate —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 A Nascent Soul Expert Gets Beaten Up on Earth 元婴大佬在地球被吊打 When the false is taken for true, even truth becomes false; where nothing is taken for something, something returns to nothing. A dream of Southern Branch is bound to end in waking; returning home, one finds oneself like the man who came back to find the woodcutter’s axe handle rotted away. Chen Zongping, an ordinary college student, accidentally falls into the world of immortal cultivation. Rescued by an old man who takes him in as a disciple, he begins his journey toward immortality. After cou 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 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 158Reads8.9Score7714d adds
- 65 I Walk the Road to Success with Immortal Arts 我用仙术步青云 Where does life come from, and where do we go after death? What are immortals really like? What illnesses do Daoist healers treat? How are supernatural abilities acquired, and are their powers limitless? Where does the truth behind feng shui, divination, and face reading lie?... Xu Jing was just an ordinary civil servant. Without a lightning strike, he would have spent his whole life climbing the ranks, perhaps reaching no higher than deputy section chief before his death. But an accident comple 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Chronicles of the Spring and Autumn Period 春秋纪日 In diary form. My daydreams. Everyone knows that closing your eyes means dreaming and opening them means waking, but who knows that even with your eyes open, you are still dreaming? One dream, one dream, one dream, a dream, a dream, and yet another dream. One dream after another, one dream and then another, a vast dream spanning a thousand autumns, a dream of spring blossoms and moonlit snow. How many flowers fall in a dream? How many flowers fall in a dream? Zhuangzi dreams of a butterfly. Do y 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Command My Body 敕吾身 “Perfect my body, command my body. This body is no ordinary body, but one transformed into the golden body of the Supreme Lord Lao…” (The Edict to My Body, also known as The Xuanpin Academy and The Manifestation of Divine Power, is a prequel to The Xuanpin Teahouse.) I became an apprentice at nine, formally began studying the Dao at eleven, and decided to record my experiences and observations at twenty. This is the story of Feng Cai, a disciple of Master Hu Fawang of the Great Manifestation of 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Global High Martial: I Become a God Through Livestreaming Chinese Martial Arts 全球高武：我靠国术直播封神 The apocalypse arrives, and the whole world becomes a terrifying hunting ground. Ye Ran, a former special forces soldier, is bound by shackles within his body, yet carries on a legacy of traditional Chinese martial arts. In an age where superpowered beings rule and modern weapons no longer work, he uses nothing but his bare fists to carve out a place for himself in a deadly livestream. From earning the title of Martial God in the Stone Arena to battling through the insectoid Hive to reach the qu 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 How Half-Baked Taoists Survive the Apocalypse 半吊子道士们的末世求生之法 No System, no golden finger. Relying on nothing but a tattered manual of Taoist cultivation, a band of half-trained Taoist priests from a little temple on some unknown immortal mountain struggles to survive the apocalypse. Amid the grim horror and brutal bloodshed, there’s still room for banter and laughter. The apocalypse brings all the gore, sacrifice, and tests of humanity you’d expect. Insects cover the land, and survival comes first, with saving the world a distant second! You ask how we cu 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 King of Martial Arts Duels 武术决斗之王 When he woke up, Dong Feng, an heir to a martial arts family, discovered that the world he lived in had changed completely. In this technologically advanced version of Huaxia, there was no legacy of martial arts at all. Yet the world's most popular competition was a duel tournament in which contestants fought to the death with real swords across all kinds of terrain! Cloud Armor, traditional martial arts, bare-handed combat, weapons! How could Huaxia be absent from a battlefield of flashing blad 158Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 71 Residential Feng Shui 住宅风水 Easy-to-understand home feng shui that makes the subject less mysterious. Learn the basics of residential feng shui, the culture of the I Ching, and folk customs, and apply existing knowledge of your surroundings in a practical, scientific way to invite good fortune and avoid misfortune. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Urban National Arts: Starting with Shattering Tempered Glass with One Palm 都市国术：从一掌拍碎钢化玻璃开始 Urban Martial Arts: Starting with a Single Palm Strike That Shatters Tempered Glass 102Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Urban: I Sweep Across the World with National Arts 都市：我用国术横扫全球 Chu Fan awakens the System and endures countless trials to become a grandmaster. Leading his own traditional martial arts squad, he repels foreign enemies and promotes the art. In the end, he shatters the void and returns to his hometown. 22Reads—Score214d adds
- 74 I Have a Fox Immortal Wife 我有一个狐仙老婆 As the old saying goes, when a fox comes asking for your hand, it’s either deeply in love or out to harm you. When Gu Ning was five, a white fox with magical powers tricked him into a wedding ceremony, making him take the heavenly tribulation in her place. To stay alive, Gu Ning opens a café that only operates after midnight and caters exclusively to wandering spirits... 2Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 75 The Secret Art of Fortune-Telling 算卦秘笈 This is a guide to divination with the I Ching, presented through stories. The author weaves the meanings of the sixty-four hexagrams and the deeper significance of their line texts into vivid tales drawn from everyday life. There are no empty lectures divorced from reality, nor piles of obscure theory. Instead, abstract ideas like yin and yang and the principles of the hexagrams emerge naturally through real-life situations and the choices people make. The I Ching is a treasured source of wisd 92Reads6.9Score2014d adds
- 76 Life, Not Just Survival 生命，而非生存 From the stardust at the birth of the universe to the long course of life’s evolution, the human body carries an ancient epic within it. But have we truly lived with meaning, rather than merely surviving? With sweeping prose, Life, Not Mere Survival explores the history of cosmic evolution and the mysteries of human biology, revealing how our primitive survival instincts and emotional patterns trap us in anxiety, emptiness, and the “fallen state” of mental turmoil. To help readers escape this pr 249Reads—Score11014d adds
- 77 Clear Heart, Moon Shadow: A Couple’s Devotion 清心月影之侠侣丹心 In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, during the Lantern Festival, a drizzle fell over Lancheng. The rain seemed to carry a faint smell of gunpowder. At the rift in Heifeng Ridge, the Demon Clan was about to plunge the Taoyuan Sect into chaos, as bloodlines, betrayal, and family ties collided... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 I Guard the Realm with My Dao 吾以吾道守山河 [Taoist Priest + Spells + National Destiny + Supernatural + Taoist Arts] Disciples of the Taoist sect command spirits and generals, exterminate evil and vanquish demons, all because the Tao endures! Has the ghost army deep in the Taihang Mountains really seized control of China's dragon vein? Could the lost Heavenly Master's sword really be on the roof of the Peace Hotel? As the Heavenly Master's representative, he actually destroys a temple with thunder and fire at the slightest provocation! He 147Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 79 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—Score42314d adds
- 80 Black Mountain Temple 黑山道观 Li Rui transmigrated to a strange world. Evil spirits were everywhere, and demons devoured people. He had assumed that was just how this world was. But after picking up a fox demon, he discovered that maybe not all monsters were like that... 89Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 81 The Four Pillars and Ten Gods 四柱十神论 Four Pillars and the Ten Gods is a classic work exploring the mysteries of Four Pillars astrology. From a distinctive perspective, it offers an in-depth explanation of the Ten Gods: Direct Officer, Seven Killings, Direct Resource, Indirect Resource, Friend, Rob Wealth, Eating God, Hurting Officer, Direct Wealth, and Indirect Wealth. Through careful analysis of the Ten Gods, the author reveals their complex roles and relationships within the Four Pillars. The book explores the traits of each god 169Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 82 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—14d adds
- 83 The Little Taoist of Nanshan 南山小道士 A torrential storm washed away his stall, and his protective charm burst into flames. Lin Yan was haunted by the evil spirit that had plagued him as a child! A staunch materialist, Lin Yan is forced into the world of the occult. He becomes a disciple of an old Taoist priest from Nanshan, learning talisman magic, exploring haunted houses, and dispelling waterborne curses, only to be unexpectedly caught up in rivalries among Taoist sects. As the evil spirits of the Taiping Sect stir up trouble, he —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 Learn Astral Projection in 30 Days 30天学会灵魂出体 This book aims to bring the study and practice of out-of-body experiences out of research laboratories and concealed esoteric circles and into the living rooms and bedrooms of people around the world, because that is where they belong. This book offers a simple, effective method anyone can use to learn how to leave their body consciously. It also teaches you how to get the most out of your out-of-body journeys. Out-of-body experiences (OOBEs) are not only intensely stimulating and spiritually en 256Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 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—14d adds
- 86 The Moon at Dragon Perch Temple 龙栖道观月 People say that anyone seeking the Dao must sever the seven emotions and cast off the six desires. Yet the wooden-hearted Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain has a soft spot for one little dragon. For her, he breaks the rules, weakens his resolve, and abandons his lonely, austere life; she keeps him company beneath the bright moon, through the passing years, and warms the rest of his days. What if humans and dragons are destined to walk different paths? What if fate is merciless? The finest kind 14Reads—Score114d adds
- 87 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—14d adds
- 88 The Pinnacle of Chinese Martial Arts 国术之巅 Lin Feng had cherished a burning passion for traditional Chinese martial arts since childhood. To him, they were more than just a skill. They were a spiritual anchor and an unrelenting pursuit of self-transcendence. Years flew by, but Lin Feng continued to forge ahead on the path of martial arts without wavering. His skills grew ever more refined, and his mind ever steadier. Through sheer dedication and effort, he took one step at a time toward the pinnacle of martial arts. 177Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 Bashar: A Restriction Master Alien's Observations of Earth 限制大师外星人对地球的观察巴夏 First of all, who am I? I am what people on Earth call an alien, or extraterrestrial life. To be clear, I am not a true alien. I share a genetic connection with humanity. However, I am definitely extraterrestrial life. I was born and raised on a planet beyond Earth, which I will explain in detail later. In our ancient language, our civilization's world is called Ashasa, meaning "the place of the light of life." I say "ancient language" because, by the time our species evolved to this stage, we c 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 The First Emperor's Death: I Have Heaven-Defying Comprehension 始皇帝驾崩：我悟性逆天了 At first, Meng Qin, who has just awakened memories from his time in the womb in the waning days of the Qin Dynasty and become an eighteen-year-old boy, wonders whether he can ask, “Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to their station?” Then he hears earth-shattering news: “The First Emperor is dead.” At the same time, he receives a gift of temporal source energy and gains heaven-defying comprehension. Meng Qin grins. With the Mandate of Heaven on his side, he rubs his hands together 1.5kReads7.1Score10514d adds
- 91 Modern National Arts: Unlocking the True Essence of the Five-Animal Exercises from the Start 现代国术：开局解锁五禽戏真意 Are traditional martial arts dead? Has the martial world vanished? No! The world is merely drunk and blind to the true dragon! Lin Hao receives an unparalleled legacy and awakens overnight, realizing that all the world’s boxing styles are mere illusions! The likes of Ma Baoguo are only fit to be struck down with a casual backhand, while so-called fighting champions cannot withstand a single rebuke from him. He livestreams challenges to martial arts schools not to get famous, but to show the worl 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 The Maoshan Celestial Master 茅山天师 Maoshan secret arts, supreme beneath the heavens; a sacred mountain paradise, the orthodox school of Daoism! The Emperor Zhezong of the Northern Song bestowed eight treasures upon Maoshan to protect the region, banish demons, uphold the Dao, and bring blessings to the people. Yet the internal power struggles within the Daoist sects, including the Maoshan School, have continued for centuries. This story unfolds through the strange tales of spirits and the supernatural that happen all around me. D 35Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 93 A Daoist Prodigy from a Mystic Sect, Practicing Abroad 玄门天才，我在异国当道士 Not writing for now. Not writing for now. Not writing for now. Not writing for now. Not writing for now. Not writing for now. Not writing for now. Not writing for now. Not writing for now. Not writing for now. Not writing for now. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 The Only True Martial Grandmaster, Live Across the Internet 我唯一真武宗师全网直播 Chen Zheng spent ten years mastering traditional martial arts and modern combat. People mocked him as old-fashioned, unable to fight, and all show with no substance. But no one knew he had a physical enhancement System. Strength, speed, reflexes, recovery: every one of them at the human limit! A short video unexpectedly went viral, and fight influencers across the internet rushed to mock him: "You call traditional martial arts a combat sport?" "I'll stand still and let you hit me three times!" —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 From the Start: Iron Shirt Reaches Its Limit 开局：铁布衫破限 [Detected seven fatal flaws in the martial art Iron Shirt.] Harden the skin and flesh first, then open the meridians? Wrong! The harder the skin and flesh, the more fragile the meridians. You'll be dead in three years. Lin Mo fixes it with one click: temper the skin and flesh, qi and blood, and meridians together. A trash fragment becomes a divine art. Wang Tietou: "I've practiced Iron Shirt for ten years. I'm tough as nails!" Lin Mo smashes his breastbone with one punch. "That's not training. T 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 My Years Working for the Demon Suppression Bureau 我在镇妖司当差那些年 In the eleventh year of the Xia calendar, Chen Yang became a refugee beggar and had no choice but to join the Demon-Suppression Bureau as an executioner. In the eighteenth year, after executing a thousand demons, Chen Yang awakened the Zhenwu Treasure Register, the artifact that had brought him to this world. An age of demons and monsters, with no immortals in sight. A great demon keeps an entire human kingdom captive, devouring thousands of people each day. A Daoist carries a three-foot sword a 29Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 97 Chronicles of a Ghost Hunter 追诡人实录 [Livestreaming + metaphysics + exploration + wacky comedy + no romance] My name is Li Zihao, and I’m a Taoist priest. Unfortunately, my temple fell into decline, and nobody ever came by. With no other choice, I bid my master farewell and went down the mountain with all the skills I had learned. To make a living and repair the temple, I began taking on commissions to help all kinds of people... 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 98 Moon over the Golden Summit 金顶月 Moon on the Golden Summit 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 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—14d adds
- 100 Cultivating Immortality in the Womb: I Conquer Other Worlds with the Dao 胎中修仙：我靠道法横推异世 A genius of the Daoist sects on Earth is born into another world, blessed with primordial violet qi. Using orthodox Daoist arts, he overwhelms a savage martial world, founds his own sect, vies for the fortune of the imperial dynasty, and ultimately becomes the supreme Dao Ancestor. 226Reads—Score—14d adds
