Novels like Cultivation Made Me Stupid
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- 101 The Clear-Headed Arc 清醒篇 Society and life are closely connected, but are you truly awake as you go through life in society? To be awake means to clearly examine and understand your own life. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates once said: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” 150Reads—Score4214d adds
- 102 Refining the Void and Uniting with the Dao 炼虚合道 (No cultivation for anyone under 16. Self-study is not recommended for anyone with an IQ below 120. Remember this.) Jiang Haitian was once an alchemist’s disciple who refined pills for the Ancestral Dragon. Not long after he began his studies, disaster struck. Fortunately, his yin spirit survived, and after more than two thousand years, he was reincarnated to resume his cultivation. In the modern city, he pursues the ultimate realm of refining the void and merging with the Dao, welcoming the fut 2.1kReads8.7Score38414d adds
- 103 Soul Q&A 灵魂问答录 I have memories of a past life, and I'll share everything I know: how to escape the cycle of reincarnation, how to find liberation, how to elevate your soul to a higher dimension, how to be reborn while retaining your memories... It's all here. Readers can also ask questions in the comments, and I'll answer most of them. If you're wondering whether any of this is real, of course, I'll only say that this is a work of fiction. (Minors should read this book with a guardian, to avoid mistaking it fo 106Reads9.3Score1214d adds
- 104 Dispel the Illusions, Preserve the Truth 祛魅存真 "Dispelling Myths, Preserving Truth" decodes the wisdom of our ancestors. Misrepresented images of the ancients, traditional culture stripped of its original meaning, distorted folk tales, muddled notions about ancient customs, and all manner of seemingly absurd folk sayings and taboos are waiting to be restored to their true form. This book offers a comprehensive look at traditional culture, from the meanings of lions and tigers and the symbolism of crows and magpies to the historical reality b 29Reads—Score1214d adds
- 105 I'll Spend the Rest of My Life Being Someone You Don't Mess With 余生做个不好惹的人 Every chapter in this book offers a clear and accessible discussion of the causes of people-pleasing, its behavioral patterns, and ways to change. All of the content is based on my own real-life experiences, personal observations, and thoughtful reflections, without borrowing from any related books. The book presents genuine examples from everyday life that are highly useful for readers to learn from and refer to. 1.5kReads8.4Score12214d adds
- 106 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—14d adds
- 107 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—14d adds
- 108 Ten Years: From Lost to Awakened 十年：我从茫然到觉醒 This book recounts, in chronological order, the author's real-life experiences over the decade or so after graduating from university and entering the working world. Through the many big and small events in his life, he hopes to find common ground with readers, and help them discover a direction of their own amid the confusion and cutthroat competition of today's society! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 A Divination Handbook for the I Ching 周易占卜手册 The Handbook of Zhouyi Divination focuses primarily on the principles of the Changes. It brings together the original text of the Zhouyi, the Tuan commentary, and the Xiang commentary, translating them into plain, accessible language. Whether you practice divination or want to explore the principles of the Changes, this book can serve as an introduction. Diviners can consult its contents to solve their questions. 114Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 Forty-Eight Taoist Spells and Techniques 道家咒术四十八法 In Taoism, spellcasting is a form of ritual magic that invokes deities through incantations or curses ghosts and demons. It is believed to establish communication with the Celestial Emperor and command spirits, driving away evil, averting calamities, and turning misfortune into good fortune. 2.3kReads6.6Score61414d adds
- 111 Folk Secret Arts: The Yuan Guang Technique 民间秘术之圆光术 Have you ever wondered what secret arts of ancient times could pierce the mysteries of heaven and earth and reveal the truth? Open this book and discover the legend of the Light-Circle Art, a tradition passed down for millennia. Born from suspicions surrounding a treasure theft in the immortal realm, it was an “ancient surveillance system” created by immortals. With talismans, it conjured a luminous screen to expose the schemes of petty thieves in the demon realm. As it spread among mortals, it 28Reads—Score1314d adds
- 112 The True Principles of Traditional Body Cultivation 古法养身真解 The True Secrets of Traditional Health Cultivation 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 The Internet's Most Detailed Guide to Treating Illness 全网最细致的治病法则 (The rating was just released and will gradually rise, so feel free to give it a try. Reviews are also much appreciated.) The story will explain, step by step and in detail, the origins of each illness, how to cure it at its root, and how to relieve it quickly. It will cover traditional Chinese medicine, Daoist medicine, folk healing, and feng shui. Readers who enjoy this kind of thing, please leave a comment. 190.5kReads9.0Score23.2k14d adds
- 114 Contemplation on Returning to the Source 妄尽还源观 A book that reveals the truth about the universe and life. This is a book that helps you know yourself, attain insight into yourself, realize your true nature, and awaken. It can help all those with the right karmic connections. The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her 2.8kReads8.6Score34614d adds
- 115 A Tranquil Heart 此心湛然 At seven, he heard the words “The mind itself is principle” and was deeply moved. At forty, he met Wang Yangming and became his sworn friend at first sight. He resigned from the post of Minister three times in his life, was still lecturing at ninety-five, and founded dozens of academies. Together with Wang Yangming, he was known as one half of the pair “Wang and Zhan.” This novella tells the story of Zhan Ruoshui, a great Confucian scholar from Lingnan, and his lifelong journey of learning and c 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Matters of the Soul 灵魂的事 If this life has left you with too many regrets, then when your luck is at its worst, especially once the feelings that follow a run of bad luck have gradually settled or gone numb, spend some time alone and smoke a cigarette. You might as well think about your next life. Feel free to imagine it as you please, or even design it for yourself. At times of misfortune, I at least think it's a good remedy: first it calms your mind, then it lifts your spirits. If, as an adult, you can't look back fond 540Reads9.4Score16914d adds
- 117 The I Ching's Blind Images 易经瞎象传 The Book of Changes: A Fool’s Commentary | This is just something I came up with by “blindly mulling over” the hexagrams myself. I never asked anyone to treat it as a “serious interpretation of the classics.” From hexagrams to line statements, I’m unpacking the yin and yang as I see them; from words to principles, I’m writing down the answers in my heart. There’s no polite “please forgive me if this isn’t well written,” just the honest “I interpret it, I enjoy it.” Read it if you like; if not, w —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 A Broke Person’s Guide to Turning Things Around: Practical Ways to Make Money from Zero 穷鬼的翻身指南：0开始赚钱实操 Still making excuses for being broke? No startup capital, no connections, no skills? Wake up! Stop numbing yourself with these excuses. You're broke because you're lazy and stupid. Look at you: a monthly salary of 3,000, a maxed-out Huabei balance, and a reading list of money-making guides gathering more dust than your savings. Sound familiar? This book, The Broke Person's Guide to Turning Things Around, is tailor-made for a naturally gifted loser like you. We don't deal in empty fantasies about 798Reads8.0Score28214d adds
- 119 A Rogue Monk 佛门狂徒 The Ancestral Buddha foretold: eighty-four thousand years from now, Buddhist teachings will vanish and the Dao’s lineage will be severed. This is an age in which demons run rampant across the world. Lu Yang, a Buddhist disciple, is reborn with the "Heavenly Book of Demon Subduing". He tempers his body into an indestructible diamond and cultivates divine arts to vanquish demons within, embarking from then on upon a cultivation path that defies heaven. He points to the sky with his left hand and t 1.2kReads—Score14414d adds
- 120 Folk Secret Spells 民间秘咒 [This book presents the classical Chinese text alongside its translation, for the appreciation of all fellow enthusiasts.] …The folk secret incantation, also known as “The Thirteen Ancient Moxibustion Incantations,” is said to have been entrusted by Patriarch Chen Tuan to a guardian in his final moments. After escaping danger, the guardian searched for someone to pass it on to, but found no one. The sole surviving copy was later kept by the Jiang family of Donglai. During the compilation of the 229Reads—Score3414d adds
- 121 Four Pillars Astrology 四柱命理学 Four Pillars of Destiny is a classic work on the study of fate, carefully compiled by Mr. Liu Zhihang. With a distinctive philosophical perspective and deep cultural knowledge, he skillfully combines the essence of Four Pillars of Destiny with the wisdom of life, presenting readers with a world of destiny that is both mysterious and rich in philosophy. Mr. Liu Zhihang is a versatile talent with outstanding achievements in music, literature, philosophy, and other fields. He has also conducted in 548Reads—Score10214d adds
- 122 Lingyun Order 凌云令 In this world, where the changing seasons and the turning of the sun and moon are all a deception, trust is a remedy. In this age, where the gods have fallen, the immortals are foolish, and all living beings are powerless, fate is already set! The road of cultivation is long and arduous, but cultivators have never believed in a predetermined fate. If Heaven is unkind, then I’ll teach it compassion! (The early chapters focus on an ensemble cast and move at a slower pace. Not for impatient readers 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Qi Refining: From Beginner to Golden Core 练气：入门到结丹 In the beginning, the universe was a formless, chaotic void, without clarity or murkiness, yin or yang. Only the “Primordial Breath” existed. Silent and still, it responded when stirred. It had no visible form or discernible shape, yet it was the source of heaven, earth, and all things. Thus the opening of Liezi: The Book of Tianrui says: “That which has form is born from that which has no form. From what, then, could heaven and earth have arisen? It is said that there was the Great Change, the 145Reads—Score2514d adds
- 124 The Dao De Jing for Cultivators 修仙版道德经 The protagonist happens upon a copy of the Dao De Jing rewritten for cultivators. From then on, he embarks on the path of cultivation. It does not depend on how diligently you practice, nor on how much you read, but on insight and spiritual understanding, and even more on whether you have the destined connection with the immortals. Though it is called attaining the Dao, in truth nothing is gained. To transform all living beings is called attaining the Dao. Those who understand it may pass on the 37Reads—Score614d adds
- 125 The Road Ahead for a Healer 医者前行路 The story begins six months before my final year of university ends. I recommend starting at Chapter 69. So far, it has covered several major themes: the truth about time, attitudes toward money, procrastination and dissection, and defining the boundaries of life. The second volume is a record of practical experience, the third combines thought and practice, and the fourth recounts what happened after I was utterly crushed. Almost everything is written in the first person, as a record of real ev 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 I’m Not a Monkey: A Prisoner’s Confession 我不是猴子变的：一个囚徒的自白 They say humans evolved from monkeys. Then answer me this: monkeys have fur, so why are humans hairless and forced to wear clothes to keep warm? Monkeys are great at climbing trees, so why are human hands so smooth that one fall can break a bone? Monkeys walk on all fours, so why do humans stand upright and walk, putting constant strain on their spines? It wasn’t evolution. It was deliberate. I was never human to begin with. I was a ball of light from the spirit world. After I asked, “Who am I?” 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 Cultivation Essentials 修仙常识 The first cultivation encyclopedia to combine modern science with the wisdom of the mystic arts. Tailored for those who transmigrate, its five volumes unravel the secrets of cultivation, from basic survival to ascending to immortality. Use chemistry to optimize alchemy, engineering to revolutionize artifact crafting, and cryptography to strengthen talismans and arrays. This book will help you use scientific thinking to outclass the cultivation world, survive steadily in another world, and ascend 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 Legend of Chasing the Moon on the Wind 御风追月传 The Qianlong Continent is steeped in spiritual energy, yet hidden dangers lurk beneath the surface. Ten thousand years ago, Lianxin, a peerless prodigy of the Western Frontier’s demonic sect, emerged and created the Great Art of Ten Thousand Hearts Controlling Souls. It could control the souls of humans, demons, monsters, and even cultivators. In just ten years, he united the hundred tribes of the Demonic Domain, then turned his gaze east and sent his armies marching toward the Central Lands. T —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 Warring States Strategies: Guiguzi's Game (15 Volumes) 战国纵横：鬼谷子的局（全15册） The Chinese version of Game of Thrones, The Stratagems of Guiguzi is a sweeping historical novel. It tells the magnificent tale of Guiguzi, the revered founding master of strategists, military tacticians, political persuaders, yin-yang scholars, and Daoists, as he plots the course of the world! During the middle of the Warring States period, an old man lived in seclusion in a secluded valley on Yunmeng Mountain. He was revered as Guiguzi. For more than two thousand years after his time, strategi 1.3kReads9.5Score33314d adds
- 130 Quick Divination Secrets of Yin Pan Qi Men 阴盘奇门速断诀 Yin Pan formulas, techniques, methods of cultivation, and real-world case studies, all personally tested. A heartfelt offering from 30 years of studying the Yi, shared widely to help you get started quickly. To understand this book, you will need some foundational knowledge. Nothing is more essential than cultivating virtue and wisdom. Enough talk, let's get straight to the useful material. 774Reads7.2Score21214d adds
- 131 The Enlightened Seeker of Time 时光悟道者 [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Growth] [Awakening] [Salvation] There's not much to say about it, really. This is just a short memoir of a life gone by. Those who read it can take it as a bit of fun. 229Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 132 At Fifty, I Understood Fate: Reflections of an Ordinary Person 五十知天命：一普通人的心悟实录 Chen Yuan is an ordinary college graduate. Using himself as a test subject, he continually reflects and seeks proof in the course of his everyday life, exploring the journey toward uncovering the ultimate formulas of the universe and human existence. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 Dreams Can Be This Beautiful After All 梦，原来可以这样美好 A thousand years pass in a dream, as I witness the rise and fall of different civilizations in another world and the meteoric rise of Shenzhou. “My name is Zhu Feng. I’m not Mount Everest, blocking your way forward. I’m Zhu Feng, here to help you climb higher, one step at a time.” At an international exchange conference, Liu Mingyu said, “Please speak to me in Chinese. It’s a matter of respect for my mother tongue.” “Report! Plaster Island has sunk!” “The fortunes of Shenzhou have taken phys 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 The Story of Shakyamuni's Life 释迦牟尼一生的故事 Shakyamuni was a figure who lived more than 2,500 years ago. A prince of Nepal, he spent six years as an ascetic in the forest before choosing the Middle Way and ultimately attaining enlightenment. He became a great awakened one, praised and celebrated by countless people. Today, works about him in film, television, and literature continue to appear. A legendary figure from history who has inspired considerable controversy, he was real, yet his story seems almost mythical. Many books tell his st 106Reads8.8Score2614d adds
- 135 The Way of Taiyi 太乙之道 This book discusses the Dao, human nature, and the destiny of life, explaining the Principles of the Golden Flower of the Great Ultimate. It emphasizes the practice of turning the light around and using it to condense a Dharma body, thereby attaining spiritual transformation. Its methods are highly adaptable, but only those who are intelligent and composed can practice them. It translates the classical text and analyzes it in an objective, rational manner. 5Reads—Score314d adds
- 136 I Was a True Immortal, Yet I Never Knew 我本真仙不自知 The Five Aggregates and Four Kinds of Form Revealed in the Pure Nature The form of self, the form of others, the form of sentient beings and those who live through their allotted years, My own experience, others' experience, the experience of sentient beings across time and space, My thoughts, others' thoughts, the countless thoughts of sentient beings, My attachments, others' attachments, the myriad attachments of sentient beings, My transformations, others' transformations, the transformations 330Reads—Score11714d adds
- 137 The Legend of Jigong 济公传奇 Gods and monsters meet history in this tale, as the Arhat Who Tames Dragons descends into the mortal world. From the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han, to the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, and Tang. The Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing bring the eras to a close; China's history is full of twists and turns. The Eight Immortals, Ji Gong, and countless other legends, all told in this book. Ten lifetimes of cultivation to save all beings, with Ji Gong's prequel and sequel. T 225Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 138 The Tarot Map of Destiny: From Beginner to Master 塔罗命运图谱：从零到大师的全能 Tarot is more than just a deck of cards. It is a doorway to the unknown, a key to deciphering life's mysteries and exploring the depths of the soul. From ancient mystical symbols to modern applications in psychology, Tarot is no longer limited to simple predictions of the future. It is a profound dialogue with the universe, the inner self, and destiny. This book reveals the true meaning behind Tarot, going beyond the surface-level interpretations found in conventional Tarot books to guide you i 283Reads—Score11714d adds
- 139 The Record of Laozi’s Westward Journey and the Passing of the Lamp 老君西行传灯录 In ancient China, at the end of the Zhou dynasty, royal authority was waning, the lords were at war with one another, and the realm had fallen into chaos. At this time, a wise man quietly appeared: the founder of Daoism, the Supreme Lord Lao. Seeing the turmoil in the world, Lao decided to travel west and spread the Dao, hoping to ease humanity’s suffering and strife. Along the way, Lao rode a green ox, crossing towering mountains and enduring countless hardships and dangers. At Hangu Pass, he 63Reads—Score1614d adds
- 140 Master Ni's I Ching Studies 倪师易学 Join Teacher Ni Haixia in studying the Tianji series every day. With this divine gift of the Way of Change, all the world's affairs can be made simple, bringing good fortune, avoiding misfortune, and turning danger into safety. The key to learning is perseverance. I hope everyone makes progress and gains something every day. 5kReads8.8Score93914d adds
- 141 The Record of Wen Shi’s Attainment of the Dao 文始证道录 The Record of Attaining the Dao through the Way of Wen Shi uses the shifting stars as its guide to tell the story of Yin Xi. After natural and human-made disasters strike Hangu Pass, he follows the stars’ guidance and leads the people in rebuilding their homes. From the Ji star bringing warmth and erasing the scars of an earthquake, to the Shen star shining brightly as the new city walls are built; from the Dipper’s handle pointing west to herald a bountiful harvest, to the Zhen star gleaming a 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Master Ni's Heavenly Principles 天纪倪师 I'm studying Master Ni's book Tian Ji, and I'll post updates here as my understanding of it develops. I'll keep learning and updating, covering the harmony of Heaven, Earth, and humanity, along with imagery and numerology. I'll explain it in plain language, using recent cases and feedback to deepen understanding, speed up learning, and build experience. 799Reads8.0Score20714d adds
- 143 Prison Memoirs 监狱回忆录 This is a true account of what happened to me a few years ago. I was a junior college student who went to prison after getting into a fight. In the span of a single thought, I went from student to convict. This is the story of how I grew step by step in prison. Since I was expelled from school after being imprisoned, I never graduated from junior college. I only have a high school education, so please bear with me if my writing is rough. 6.8kReads8.5Score93014d adds
- 144 Pingfan Hongliu’s New Novel: The Prequel to Zifan 平凡洪流的新书紫凡前传 Zifan: The Three-Part Feng Shui and Earth Veins Saga In the twenty-eighth year of the Zhiyuan era, a purple aura descended upon Lanxi, Wuzhou, and the orphan Zifan was born with a heavenly destiny. As a child, he helped overcome a locust plague and learned to read the earth's veins. As a young man, he traveled far to study, glimpsing the mysteries of the Great Way in the Book of Changes and the Tao Te Ching, while also uncovering secrets about his long-lost elder sister in the imperial palace. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 The Way of Not Knowing 不知，道 [Alternate history + martial arts world + political intrigue + extraordinary people and arts + mystery] The pursuit of the Dao is not about seeking immortality. The bustling mortal world is full of the Dao; the only question is, what is the Dao? There are countless great paths in this world, yet most people are trapped by fame and status, enslaved by external things. They act only when circumstances permit, and in the end never attain freedom. The Dao is not found in temples or scriptures, but i 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 Xuanyuan’s Great War Against Chiyou 轩辕大战蚩尤 [No System, no harem, no clichés, not a wish-fulfillment story, not for beginners] The legacy of Daoist learning, the turbulent world of mountains and seas, and the ancient struggle for supremacy: this is an epic retelling of the legendary battles between the Chinese ancestors Huangdi, Yandi, and the Great Emperor Chiyou for control of Zhuolu. Based on the Classic of Mountains and Seas and grounded in the Hetu and Luoshu, this novel unravels the origins of yin and yang, the five elements, and th 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 The Daoist Record of Crown Prince Xuanyuan 玄元太子修道录 The Crown Prince Xuanyuan is the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He was once a prince of a kingdom, but his devotion to the Dao led him onto the path of cultivation. Born to the royal house, his heart yearned for the Dao; he left his splendid estate for the mountains and springs. By lamplight, he studied the scrolls and sought the true covenant; amid purple mists, he tended the altar and refined cinnabar and lead. He cast off the trappings of the world and turned toward Wudang, dwelling among the cliffs a 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Cultivation Is Forbidden After the Founding of the Nation 建国后不准修仙 Modern city + cultivation + farming + pills + daily life Cultivation is forbidden after the founding of the nation, so the last cultivator changes careers and starts selling herbal plasters... The young Ge Chenglin accidentally activates an iron token passed down in his family and inherits the Medicine King Classic left behind by his ancestors, becoming the last cultivator in the world. Using cultivation techniques to grow and prepare medicinal herbs, he improves his family's traditional herbal 3.3kReads7.8Score41714d adds
- 149 Questions and Answers from the Spirit Realm 灵界问答录 I have nearly ten thousand years of memories from my past lives, so my understanding of the Spirit Realm is fairly comprehensive. In my spare time, I write about the things I’ve encountered in those past lives: mythology, aliens, reincarnation, the heavenly eye, cultivation, liberation, destiny, changing one’s fate, the laws of the universe, the discriminating mind, karma, the Heavenly Dao, and more. Ask me anything, and I’ll answer whatever I can. 327Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 150 A True Guide to Cultivating the Spirit Through Ancient Methods 古法养神真解 The True Explanation of the Ancient Method of Nourishing the Spirit 37Reads—Score—14d adds
