Novels like Ten Realms: I Was Ordinary
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- 1 The Great Azure Tribulation 太苍劫 Prologue: Dao Fire Ten thousand years ago. Fire, Dao fire filling the skies. Crimson flames erupted from beneath the earth, turning the entire Divine Capital the color of a hellscape. The bronze palaces that had once towered into the clouds collapsed one after another in the blaze. The dragon carvings on their upturned eaves warped in the heat, as if they had come alive to let out silent cries of agony. The man on the imperial throne had not left. He sat alone amid the collapsing palaces and bur 2.5kReads—Score25614d adds
- 2 Cultivating Immortality Through Science: From Good-for-Nothing to Creator God 科学修仙：从废柴到创世神 Wang Linyuan is the good-for-nothing castoff of the Qingyun Sect, someone anyone can bully. Born with damaged meridians, he has no path to cultivation. After enduring endless humiliation, he leaps into the deadly Burial Immortals Abyss in despair, vowing to become a vengeful spirit and take his revenge. Yet what awaits him at the bottom of the abyss is not death, but the skeleton of a transmigrator from another world and an astonishing legacy known as “science.” From then on, he enchants a Gatli 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 There's No Water Left on Red Sun Star 赤阳星没水了 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Chaos Creation Tribulation 混沌创世劫 Leaping from the Sacred Flame Altar, his body was burned to ashes, while his soul was pulled by an inexplicable force and reborn in another life... Yet time and space fell into disarray. The timelines before and after his rebirth became intertwined, leaving gaps and fractures... Here you'll find a passionate story, lively and witty characters, and tearjerking moments that will strike a chord with you... 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Ordeal of Captivity 囚生劫 [Traditional fantasy + slow burn + no System + decisive violence + expansive worldbuilding] A mysterious token, an assassins' organization that vanished, and an assassin struck by a deadly poison. From then on, his only path is to fight for his life... During an assassination mission, Song Ye unexpectedly comes across a mysterious token. Following its guidance, he encounters one cultivation art and fortuitous opportunity after another. He thinks these are bles 979Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Immortal Dao Is Unfathomable 仙道莫测 A modern archaeologist ventures deep into the Kunlun Mountains, where he unexpectedly encounters a psychic three-tailed white fox. Following it to a hidden cave, he chances upon a mysterious gray orb and is transported body and soul to a vast world of cultivation. From then on, he leaves behind his life as an ordinary mortal and joins a small sect in the martial world. Step by step, he advances on the path to immortality and breaks through one barrier after another. Watch as he defies the heaven 47Reads—Score214d adds
- 7 The Heaven-Defying Immortal-Eating Art 逆仙吞天诀 Ye Tian, the good-for-nothing young master who cannot cultivate, unexpectedly obtains the inheritance of the Heavenly Emperor. He enters the Dao through the sword, rises from a good-for-nothing, slays his way across the world, and reaches the pinnacle of the continent! My swordsmanship is unmatched beneath the heavens. Where my sword points, gods and demons alike are destroyed! 37.5kReads8.8Score3.6k14d adds
- 8 Legends of Jiuzhou Yunhua: Storms 2 九州云华风雨传说2 Legends of Wind and Rain in Jiuzhou Yunhua 2 252Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Immortal Ascension Chronicles: A Fated Beginning 缘起成仙传 A naive young man who was pampered from childhood endures youthful arrogance, betrayal, pain, and a crushing defeat that brings him to the brink of death, forging himself into someone patient and ruthless. A realistic cultivation novel with slow-burn growth. Readers who prefer mindless power fantasies may want to steer clear. [The cultivation world is as deep as the sea, and only I, Qin You, can stir its waves!] [Fresh Setting + Epic Length + Slow Burn + Vitality + Growth + Cause-and-Effect and 61Reads—Score314d adds
- 10 The Cold Calamity of Doomsday: The Dragon Source's Flame Rekindles 末日寒劫，龙源火种重燃 I, Xie Yan, am still a good-for-nothing in the eyes of my people, three years into the apocalyptic Cold Calamity on the Dragon Source Continent. The Five Northern Clans marched south and besieged the Hua Clan on the southern bank of the Longjiang River for three years. They swore to wipe out the entire clan and seize the warm lands along the river that the Hua Clan controlled. I was born with a cultivation physique unseen in ten thousand years, but on the day I was born, my mother sealed my spir 34Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 11 Dust at Dusk, Returning to the Ruined Tower 尘暮归残楼 A tale of love and hate, a lament for the tragedies of the mortal world. Shen Yichen, a man everyone under heaven believes to be a mere pawn, ventures alone and boldly into the world of cultivation, then roams the martial world in a drunken haze, repaying both kindness and enmity! Love between a human and a demon, romance between a human and a monster, bonds forged by fate, love in this life, rivalry between father and son, loyalty between brothers... A different martial world, a different morta 206Reads6.3Score10014d adds
- 12 The Legend of Lu Ding 陆鼎记 After transmigrating into a cultivation world, the impoverished young beggar Lu Hao unexpectedly acquires an ancient divine cauldron. With a mortal body, he steps onto the path to immortality, refining all things under heaven and crushing countless prodigies. From a lowly boy begging on the streets, he fights his way upward and embarks on the road to immortality! 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Path of the Spirit 灵途 Are the legendary immortals, gods, demons, and monsters really fictional? Did a glorious civilization once exist on Mars? Can the limits of life really be broken? On humanity’s first journey from Earth to Mars, the lander is destroyed. The pioneers exploring technological civilization narrowly escape death, only to be carried by a colossal Martian statue into the depths of the stars... But this isn’t transmigration. It’s a journey through the cosmos! This is the same universe, but civilization h 1.6kReads7.4Score16514d adds
- 14 Quest for the Dao in Chaos 混沌问道 A single falling leaf slays every enemy in the world. A withered leaf becomes a sword, slaughtering gods and demons across the heavens! One man, one sword: he traverses the path to immortality, forges the Heavenly Dao, and looks down upon the ages. The Abandoned Lands? No, they are where chaos began! The youth Chen Hao came from the chaos. His Emperor’s Embryo was cut from him, yet he gained a Chaotic Physique, setting the war-torn age into motion! Alone, he stands across the river of time, sole 3.5kReads8.4Score27814d adds
- 15 Laughing My Way Through a Perilous Path to Immortality 笑闯凶险仙路 Ye Bufan, a useless mortal unable to cultivate, obtains a Nascent Soul spiritual treasure. Traditional cultivation, slow-burn and cautious, no brainless decisions, no harem, no female lead, the Myriad Worlds, decisive and ruthless, and an invincible protagonist. The cultivation realms are Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation, and beyond… 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Vast and Empty Cosmos 苍茫虚霩 🔥 The epic Eastern fantasy novel The Vast Expanse is available to read in full for free! Across the three thousand great worlds, the Vast Expanse is the only “cleansing ground.” The four clans of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind stand guard, suppressing the endless resentment of the Demonheart Planet. Beneath the Rift of the Void lies the secret of destruction and rebirth. For every sacrificial rite, the strongest must offer themselves up to ensure the world’s survival. The boy Nan Fa appears ordina 133Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 17 Turn Sorrow into Song 斩悲伤为歌 [Ensemble cast + youthful heroes + tragic beauty + wuxia style + not a power fantasy + no mindless characters] He was once a spirited young prodigy, the greatest talent in his sect, blessed with the fortune of an ice dragon and the bloodline of an ancient demon emperor dragon. Yet hardship after hardship befell him. His senior brother died saving him. The person who loved him died because of him, and he then killed the one he loved with his own hands. He even became a sinner in the Xuan Zhen Rea 87Reads8.3Score714d adds
- 18 Tianyan Divine City 天衍神城 [Xuanhuan] [No System] [Smart Protagonist] [Resolute and Passionate] [One Female Lead] A village boy finds a mysterious divine city in the depths of his mind. By chance, he is drawn into a battle between a sacred cultivation ground and the divine beast Black Tortoise. He tempers his Yin-Yang Dao Body, awakens an unparalleled ancient scripture, and discovers that he carries the bloodline born of the union of Heaven's Dao in the realms of gods and demons. Cultivating both divine and demonic arts, 253Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 19 The Path of the Myriad Spirits Sword 万灵剑途 [Sword Cultivator] [One Female Lead] [Fierce and Passionate] [No System] [Genius] Tens of thousands of years ago, Lu Qingxuan, the greatest Emperor in the Divine Realm, fell in the Far North! Tens of thousands of years later, demons run rampant and the people suffer. Humanity is weak, reduced to livestock for others to feed on. Lu Qingxuan is reborn and once again embarks on the path of cultivation. Rising from humble beginnings, he defies the heavens, slaying demons wherever he finds them and d 18Reads—Score114d adds
- 20 The Cultivation Legend of Beigege 贝格格修仙传 Zhao Xiaobei, a student at Xichuan Middle School, floated a lantern on Lotus Lake and wished she could transmigrate to ancient times. To her astonishment, she transmigrated to the Song Dynasty and became the daughter of Prince Teng. Thanks to her modern-day intelligence, she won the emperor’s favor and was bestowed the title of Princess Beigege. Zhao Xiaobei then overcame one challenge after another, survived many brushes with death, and gained a great opportunity that made her a cultivator. 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Xuanhuan: I Awakened a Heavenly Fire Spirit Body from the Start 玄幻：我开局觉醒天火灵体 (Classic fantasy, Heavenly Flame Spirit Body, immortal cultivation, fantasy, decisive and ruthless, no saintly heroine, no System, satisfying power fantasy) After Lin Chen’s parents met with an accident, he awakened the Heavenly Flame Spirit Body. From then on, he defied the heavens, rose to power, and sought revenge for his parents. 120Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Ming Dynasty 1572 大明1572 In the first year of the Wanli era, the ten-year-old emperor ascended the throne. Grand Secretary Zhang Juzheng enforced the Kaocheng system and the Single Whip Reform with an iron hand, filling the dying Ming treasury and securing its borders over the next ten years. But the deeper the reforms went, the fiercer the opposition became; the greater his power, the deeper his loneliness. He had once been the "Teacher Zhang" most respected by the emperor, but ultimately became the person the young so 104Reads—Score714d adds
- 23 The Lin Tombs Beneath Heaven 天下林墓 (Reborn: I Stand Against the Strange Before the Myriad Worlds) (Light ensemble cast) The Boundless Realm has emerged once more, reigniting a war spanning the Myriad Worlds. As the heavens descend into chaos, all our old companions have perished... "How am I supposed to find you...?" Lin Xiao stood amid the chaos, eyes vacant as he murmured to himself. "I'm back, but where have you gone? Why am I forgetting you...?" Kong Feng whispered through her tears. Our old companions have all returned, but 1Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 24 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: The Ring of Time 凡人修仙之时光戒指 [Mortal's journey + fantasy cultivation + power fantasy + multiple heroines + treasure appraisal + playing dumb to catch a tiger + ruthless decisiveness] With eight stars aligning, Earth enters an era of spiritual qi revival. Li Feng, an antique shop owner carrying a time ring, unexpectedly embarks on another path to immortality. So what if I have five useless spiritual roots? I have a time ring, and I can appraise treasures to earn spirit stones. I have a golden mask, so I can play dumb and cat 7.5kReads8.7Score1.1k14d adds
- 25 The Great God 大神 [Xianxia Fantasy + Age of the Great Sects + Ordinary Cultivators’ Path to Immortality + No System or Transmigration + Witty and Humorous + Ensemble Cast + Mystery + Plot-Driven] In an age when cultivation flourishes, Feiyun Sect is a third-rate sect. In the most remote room live the four most hopeless disciples in the entire sect. A sword cultivator who can’t afford a sword, a body cultivator who can never pay off his debts, a pill cultivator without a pill furnace, and a former prodigy whose cu 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Profound God of the Firmament 天穹玄神 [Smart protagonist + Decisive and ruthless + Sword cultivation + Contest among prodigies + Unyielding and passionate + Evolving physique] The ancient war among the gods shattered the laws of the world! After endless ages, the wheels of fate quietly turn once more. The Sacred Body, Emperor Body, and Divine Body return to the mortal world. In the realm of radiant light, the Moon Empress shakes the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths! In the world shrouded in darkness, the Calamity-Heaven Demon Emperor sch 5.7kReads8.7Score47514d adds
- 27 Yuan Tiangang, the Last Keeper of Secrets in the World 袁天罡，世间最后一个守秘人 At Mount Lingtai Fangcun, clouds and mist shroud the peaks. More than a hundred days have passed since the chaos was extinguished. The Three Realms are at peace, and the mortal world is calm. Though Yuan Tiangang has bowed to his master's wishes and promised never to investigate the true form of that Buddha, the doubts in his heart grow heavier with each passing day. Was the chaos that nearly destroyed the world truly just a single thought from a Buddha, cast off as an avatar? Among the countles 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Legend of Shushan 蜀山传说 The Legend of Shu Mountain 73Reads—Score114d adds
- 29 The Legend of Tang Xiaoming and Ye Hua 唐小鸣与叶华传说 The Legend of Tang Xiaoming and Ye Hua 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 The Legend of Hua Fei and Hua Xiaoyao 华飞与华逍遥传说 The Legend of Hua Fei and Hua Xiaoyao 103Reads—Score314d adds
- 31 The Demon Dragon and Diancang 魔龙与点苍 The Demon Dragon and Diancang 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Transmigrating to the Earth's Core: The Good-for-Nothing Rises to Become an Emperor 穿越地心：废柴逆袭成帝君 Transmigration + rebirth + a good-for-nothing’s comeback + a legendary romance + modern special forces + subterranean adventure + mysteries of ancient humanity Who transmigrated across 160,000 years? Who sent a cry from the depths of their soul? A rift in space and time tears open with a roar, and Himalayan beasts break free from their seal. The human world is plunged into catastrophe. Xia Qitian, a member of the Special Incident Investigation Team, has his soul transmigrate. His body is left a 1.6kReads8.9Score14914d adds
- 33 The Legend of Lu Hua and Hua Fei 吕华与华飞传说 The Legend of Lü Hua and Hua Fei 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Legend of Hua Xiang and Ling Zifei 华翔与灵子飞传说 The Legend of Huaxiang and Lingzi Fei —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Lord of the Desolate Firmament 荒穹之主 [Traditional fantasy + multiple heroines + no System + satisfying battles + slow-burn] When chaos first took shape, heaven and earth were one, and countless sacred artifacts were born. Donghuang Taiyi, leader of the Donghuang clan, used the foremost sacred artifact, the Donghuang Bell, to bring the Primordial Wasteland to an end and divide the two realms. After that, heaven and earth were incomplete, and no more sacred artifacts came into being. Donghuang Hanyu was just born, yet a “Primordial S 4.7kReads9.2Score43514d adds
- 36 The Tale of Yun Yao 云遥传 The Tale of Yun Yao 116Reads—Score414d adds
- 37 God of Chaos! 混沌之神！ [This book is also known as: Nine Revolutions Profound Art | In the later stages, Xin Mo will overpower the Great Sage and Erlang, because he cultivates the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Art.] [An exceptionally long character-growth arc in the early stages] [Every five chapters form a little story arc. I put my heart into every word, and hope you enjoy it!] Civilization has fallen, a new age of chaos has begun, and humanity's darkest impulses spread without end... He emerged from the chaos 10.2kReads—Score86514d adds
- 38 Qingyun and Jiange 青云与剑阁 Qingyun and the Sword Pavilion 184Reads—Score114d adds
- 39 The Tang Dynasty's Record of Demon Suppression 大唐镇妖录 [Great Tang] [Mystery] [Dual Transmigration] [Humor] [Thriller] One spell scribbled in ghost script, and master and disciple are both transported to another world. The master becomes a state preceptor with power over the imperial court, putting on an act of “otherworldly grace” every day while secretly panicking like crazy. The disciple becomes an unregistered nobody who starts off locked behind bars. He relies on street cons and a “fake manual” that suddenly starts working to fight for his life 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Supreme Lord of the Primordial Wilderness 太荒主宰 His flesh can hold back the vast sea, and a single sword strike can shatter the sun, moon, and stars. With a flick of his finger, the heavens collapse; with a glance, the myriad worlds rise and fall. Born among vast mountain wilderness and raised amid the smoke and mud of ordinary life, an ordinary boy sets out from the mountains. He tempers his body, cultivates his soul, refines his qi, and braves countless dangers and hardships. Rising step by step from humble beginnings, he pushes against the 3.7kReads6.7Score21214d adds
- 41 The Reservoir of Returning Waters 回流之坝 Does surviving tribulation have to mean facing a lightning tribulation? It could also mean a trial of love! In a world of spiritual energy, every stale cultivation trope is cast aside. A middle-aged man steps into a secret realm in his mortal body, exploring it one step at a time until his soul and body are completely set free. As he investigates the spiritual energy beneath heaven and earth, he uncovers the ultimate truth hidden from the world. 79Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Hua Yan: Storm and Strife 2 华炎风雨2 Hua Yan: Storms and Strife 2 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Hua Yan, Heaven and Earth 华炎天与地 Huayan Heaven and Earth 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Jade Wave Immortal Lake 碧波仙湖 The Emerald Lake of Immortals 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Sequel to the Carefree Tale of Yunhua in Jiuzhou 九州云华逍遥记续 A Continuation of the Carefree Chronicles of Yunhua in the Nine Provinces 106Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Cultivating Immortality, I Shatter the Firmament 修仙破苍穹 [Mortal’s journey + no System + foreign races + immortal pets + supreme secret realm + sect] A young man ventures into the mountains and accidentally obtains a manual. After passing an examination, he joins the local sect, the Azure Dragon Gang. One night, an old man catches him cultivating. The young man becomes his disciple and learns that he has five spiritual roots, which will make cultivation extremely difficult. By chance, he obtains a mysterious little green bottle. The liquid inside cont 12.1kReads8.4Score96414d adds
- 47 Legends of Wind and Rain in the Nine Provinces 九州云华风雨传说 Legends of Wind and Rain in the Cloud-Kissed Lands of the Nine Provinces 223Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Wind and Rain in Huayan 华炎风雨 Huayan Through Wind and Rain 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Strange Events of Yunjing 云京诡异事件 Strange Incidents in Yunjing 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Bai Xiaoshang 白晓殇 A dragon's spirit lies hidden in the abyss for years, then rises to the clouds in a single stroke. The death of Huang Rong, once hailed as the world's most beautiful woman, is merely the beginning. The Northern Dragon royal family, the five surnames and seven clans, and the martial world of the five regions: a storm of blood and violence still lies ahead. 251Reads—Score914d adds
