Novels like Seeking the Dao in Strange Tales
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- 1 The Sword Immortal of Liaozhai 聊斋之剑仙 The Way of the Flying Sword: first, sincerity; second, trust; third, utmost subtlety and precision. The flying sword has three things to cut down: greed, anger, and delusion. First is technique, second is method, third is embodying the Dao and following nature. It is both the Dao and its embodiment, using the Dao and the body together, cultivating both nature and life. Sword Immortal discussion group: 652829486 0Votes6.1kRecs15.2kFans
- 2 The Great Wuyi 大武夷 I spent my whole life living as a lowly nobody. How could I continue being miserable after being reborn? Showing off is only momentary, but shamelessness is eternal. Even if I am a worthless nobody in my next life, I will still work hard to block other people's paths. If that does not work, then even as a dog, I will bite them until they have nowhere to go and fall into a well... I firmly refuse to be the kind of person who kicks others when they are down. I must extend a helping hand to thos 0Votes6.1kRecs2Fans
- 3 A Lone Journey Through Myth 神话独行 A night at Lanruo Temple, a sutra stolen from White Cloud Temple. Discussing the Dao with the Mystic Maiden, debating the sword with Lu Dongbin. Waves surge at Jinshan Temple, while the Seven-Star Sword shines coldly across the Nine Provinces. On Kunlun Mountain, the Dust Array; in Dongting Lake, the Crimson Dragon Lord. As the saying goes: The Jade Chapter Sutra transforms seven times in seven stages; the yin spirit leaves the body, a person in the ear. When the golden elixir is perfect 0Votes19kRecs24.2kFans
- 4 The Light of Sacrifice 献祭之光 ‘To gain something, you must pay a price. Summoning is no different.’ ‘A mysterious spring that lets you glimpse the future, a corridor of time that passes through all sorts of mysterious worlds, a gem that brings endless misfortune... These are all items for sacrifice.’ When a soul from Earth transmigrates to this perilous world with the power to summon, what can he do? A new author and a new work. Your support is appreciated. 0Votes15kRecs11.3kFans
- 5 Supreme Treasure Seal 太上宝篆 The Supreme is the Dao. The Supreme is the sovereign of the Great Dao, the highest Dao Ancestor, the origin of all teachings. It existed before the Great Void, arose from the source of the Limitless, and has neither end nor bounds. Born in a world in the Age of Dharma Decline, he carries a mysterious jade talisman and descends upon the vast lands of the Nine Provinces. Thus begins a young man’s cultivation journey as he pursues the rank of the Supreme. Book group: 7-0-9-7-8-1-1-4-2 (Three Pure H 0Votes56.3kRecs62.2kFans
- 6 Legend of the Great Fishmen 大鱼人传说 New book: Martial Arts: Starting by Copying Innate Potential. - He was reborn, only to become a white-skinned murloc. (P.S. A Warcraft murloc, not a mermaid.) His memories seemed to have vanished, and under the sway of his remaining consciousness, he instinctively began living the life of a murloc. There are the many clans of orcs, mixed among them all kinds of humanoid beastfolk, the ancient elemental race, the eerie and vicious wraiths, demons from hell, ancient treants and dragons in the fore 0Votes17.1kRecs14.3kFans
- 7 The Demon Sect Patriarch Can Transmigrate 魔门老祖会穿越 After transmigrating to a world of immortals and heroes, he becomes the founding patriarch of a demonic sect. His disciples murdering their master, a holy monk living next door: Wang Yuan couldn't care less about any of it. Because the world is about to collapse, and the gateway for transmigration has opened once more. See how Wang Yuan leads the transmigration craze in this world of immortals and heroes! And how the cultivators punch starships, trample wizards, and run rampant across the Myriad 0Votes28kRecs44.2kFans
- 8 Strange Tales of Longevity 聊斋之长生 “What kind of world is this, Strange Tales or mythology?” Transmigrated to another world, Meng Changsheng seriously pondered the question. Ning Caichen lived in neighboring Jinhua County, and there was a Lanruo Temple in neighboring Guobei County. The wildest part was that the fish he’d rescued turned out to be the daughter of the Dragon King of the Jing River in Heaven... 0Votes18.1kRecs32.8kFans
- 9 The Tiger Taoist 虎道人 The first step in cultivation is to raise a tiger. Enter Tiger Perch Temple to cultivate and raise tigers, all while keeping a low profile. Then venture into the world to cultivate, earn money, and make a name for yourself. Seek eternal life, travel the world, and become immortal and indestructible. The cultivation world isn’t 0Votes40.2kRecs87.1kFans
- 10 Three Kingdoms: Martial Souls Reach the Heavens 三国之武魂通天 A Martial Soul can temper the body and refine the spirit. Anyone who would become a king, lord, or minister must have a Martial Soul. After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, he becomes a Yellow Turban bandit and gains the Martial Soul of the Ancestor of the Way of the Yellow Sky. Now he will contend with gods and demons from across the heavens. A wildly reimagined Three Kingdoms story, well worth a read! (I've already written books such as Becoming Bajie’s Disciple and The Longevity Mant 0Votes33.9kRecs37.3kFans
- 11 Demonic Lord of the Extremes 极道魔主 The world is a furnace, and human lives are as worthless as weeds. In this twisted, savage world, the only way to survive is to kill to stop the killing! The world is in decline, and martial arts are at the end of their age. How can one cross the heavenly path of martial cultivation? A constable from a small town transmigrates and awakens a strange ability, embarking on a martial path no one has ever taken before. 0Votes53.7kRecs50.9kFans
- 12 Remaking the Entire Universe 改造全宇宙 [A new beginning at Chapter 33: The Fourth Calamity arrives] “Stellar-class warship detected.” “Damage: 99%.” “Energy required for repairs: 13.99 million.” What? Not enough energy? Lu Feng casually posted a quest: Find ore. Deep in the Martian mines, countless “basic” players shivered as their fingers froze, fought rats the size of lions, and dodged the pursuit of ferocious “monsters.” They happily offered precious ore after precious ore to their “mine owner,” Lu Feng... 0Votes607Recs18Fans
- 13 The Netherworld Immortal Lord 幽冥仙君 The rootless tree, its blossoms askew; without yin and yang, the Way is incomplete. Metal is separated from wood, mercury from lead; lone yin and solitary yang each stand apart. In this world, yin and yang pair men with women, and children and grandchildren carry on the line generation after generation. Follow the current and you remain mortal; go against it and you become an immortal. It all comes down to turning things upside down in between. This is a story written as “ghostly immortals,” 0Votes28.5kRecs30.1kFans
- 14 Casting Spells Across the Heavens 施法诸天 After one night of drunken sleep, the familiar Earth had become a world of magic. Guided by a worn-out piece of parchment, Zhang Cheng traveled between different fantasy worlds, embarking on an incredible journey. In each world, he gained knowledge, skills, and power, gradually uncovering the enormous secret hidden behind it all… 0Votes66.7kRecs97.7kFans
- 15 Growing Stronger, Starting from Earth 从地球开始变强 Hunyuan Stance: Beginner (can be accelerated). Golden Bell Shield: Entry Level (can be accelerated). Wild Ox Fist: Advanced (can be accelerated). Use Source Points to accelerate? Wang Xuan clicked the accelerator. His martial arts skills instantly advanced to perfection, and in the next moment, he seemed to have practiced for years, mastering all their intricacies… The gates between worlds swung wide, ushering in the Mythic Era. Earth swept through countless realms and continued to evolve. One p 0Votes79.8kRecs124.1kFans
- 16 Ruling the World from a Deserted Island 从荒岛开始争霸 For Liu Cheng, who transmigrated to an alternate-world continent where heroes from all five thousand years of Chinese history exist, the most important thing was not using the System he carried with him to conquer the world or begin an incredibly awesome life, but figuring out how to survive on this deserted island... P.S. The characters appearing in this novel are all game characters adapted for artistic purposes. They differ greatly from their real historical counterparts in certain respects, 0Votes93.1kRecs81.2kFans
- 17 Reborn in a Strange Land 异域降生 Under the moonlight, a team of high-ranking demon hunters cautiously sneaks into William Castle. Inside, their target, the vampire count William Brujah, hangs in the hall, screaming and cursing. Thousands of long needles keep piercing his body. The exposed tips burn with dark green flames, scorching his flesh until it drips beneath his skin like melting wax. The captain of the demon hunters bursts in and feels a chill at the sight. “Prepare to fight!” The castle suddenly falls silent. A full-len 0Votes78.8kRecs70.6kFans
- 18 EN The Puppet Master's Path to the Dao 偃者道途 (The author has several completed works totaling over ten million words, so feel free to add this to your collection and read at your leisure.) Li Chen transmigrates to another world, where everything he sees and hears is bizarre and fantastical, with a world all its own. The mainstream cultivators here are artificers of the Yanshi sect, skilled in all manner of crafts and in controlling mechanical puppets. Secret techniques for making automatons, ingenious wonders of craftsmanship, countless wa 0Votes126kRecs74.8kFans
- 19 Walking Alone Through a Thousand Mountains 千山独行 This is simply a story about how to cultivate after transmigrating to a world of immortal cultivation. There may be things beyond comprehension. 0Votes69kRecs46.6kFans
- 20 A Mage's Handbook 法师手札 Wizards whisper in the shadow of the tower. By now, few can hear their murmurs, soft as a breeze. In the twenty-second year of the New Calendar, I returned to the place I once knew. The Mage Tower lay hidden beneath the shade of plane trees and oaks. It was the end of an era and the beginning of a new world. It was also the end of a myth and the start of countless legends. The collision of two worlds, the war between two powers, the blood and tears of countless races, the wails of billions of li 0Votes37kRecs43.3kFans
- 21 The Immortal Path of Cooking 厨道仙途 One day, Song Hao ordered takeout and unexpectedly came into contact with the world of cultivation. But cultivators here didn’t fight over rare treasures or need miraculous pills and medicines to improve their strength, whether they were establishing their foundation or forming their cores. Instead, they stuffed themselves with all kinds of delicious food. Song Hao looked utterly baffled. Had he somehow stumbled into the cultivation world the wrong way? At last, one day, Song Hao discovered that 0Votes127.9kRecs45.6kFans
- 22 Shushan Dao Lord 蜀山道主 When trouble comes from above while you are simply sitting at home, Ye Qing is killed by a meteor while enjoying the shade on his roof, then transmigrates to the interstellar age thirteen thousand years in the future. In this era, humanity's technology tree has gone astray. The primary system of human civilization is not technology, but cultivation. This is a wild and magnificent age. He hears the familiar names of the Twin Purple-Green Swords, the Zhuxian Sword Formation, the Chaos Bell, and th 0Votes72.3kRecs35.4kFans
- 23 Illustrated Compendium of a Hundred Ghosts and Spirits 百鬼众魅图 What? Just holding a lousy picture can make me transmigrate into a horror movie? Chu Renmei, eliminated! Kayako, eliminated! Nie Xiaoqian, elimi... Wait, an evil spirit like Xiaoqian has to be saved through close contact! And so begins the ghost-hunting life of Qi Zihuan, a young man from a small town. 0Votes23.1kRecs38.8kFans
- 24 Embracing the Sword 抱剑 This is a story of winds rising at the edge of a duckweed leaf, and waves swelling from the slightest ripples. The martial world, the imperial court, and the realm beyond: when a man walks into these troubled times with a sword in his arms, everything changes. Whether it’s the martial world, where heroes roam with swords in hand, wine on their lips, and fine clothes on their backs, or tales of monsters, ghosts, and strange happenings, or the timeless songs that shake the ages and are passed down 0Votes57.1kRecs72.1kFans
- 25 A Guide to Rising Through the Ranks at Hogwarts 霍格沃兹上位指南 Hela Nicholas Lestrange considered himself a truly outstanding wizard, at least before Dumbledore rejected him twice. In the summer of 1991, after Dumbledore once again rejected his application for a position, Hela sat in the Hog's Head pub, deep in thought. Could it be that he still was not good enough? No! How was that possible?! But when he saw the latest report in the Daily Prophet, Hela fell silent. “Shocking! Hogwarts outstanding graduate Quirinus Quirrell has actually been hired as the pr 0Votes11.7kRecs49.6kFans
- 26 Solo in the Wilderness 单挑荒野 Everyone has the blood of an adventurer flowing through their veins. It has been etched into our genes ever since our human ancestors first left Africa. Ye Xuan gets his hands on a watch, and with it begins an exhilarating life of adventure. The Inca city of gold hidden in the Amazon rainforest, The Golden Island of Lohod in the vast Pacific, The Amber Room, the world's eighth wonder, hidden in the Siberian wilderness, The Knights Templar's treasure, the immortal scepter of the god Set... Swamps 0Votes47.2kRecs44.9kFans
- 27 The Divine Child's Homecoming 神子回乡记 Witness the second prince of the Divine Realm, Wudi, as he stars in an unconventional, invincible, laugh-out-loud urban cultivation story. Quotes from the Second Prince: “What are the Apocalypse Realm, the Sage Realm, and the Ancestral Return Realm? What are the Ghost King, Ghost Emperor, and Ghost Saint? So what if the heavens are packed with gods and Buddhas? What difference does it make if demons roam everywhere? In my eyes, there are only three kinds: those who can take one slap from me, tho 0Votes995.9kRecs45Fans
- 28 The Immortal Cicada 仙蝉 A dream always lingers in my mind: Beneath the setting sun, I ride a lean horse across a bridge, gazing up at desolate hills, ancient tombs, and bones glowing in the dark. After drinking my fill, I take the moonlight for a blade, sweep my sleeves, and cut down demons and monsters. The world calls me an immortal banished from heaven. A strange jade cicada lets Yu Xiu explore this bizarre ancient world. 0Votes43.1kRecs35.5kFans
- 29 The River Earl Attains the Dao 河伯证道 This is the story of a carp spirit who gradually ascends to godhood. 0Votes69.5kRecs57.1kFans
- 30 I Awakened the Naruto World 我让火影世界觉醒 Naruto × Reincarnation Paradise: A Mixed-Blood Fanfiction There are two kinds of Hokage worlds: one is the fake world of anime, and the other is a real world of supernatural powers. When the fates of transmigrators and contractors converge; When the System and the Paradise clash across higher dimensions; When the native world and the derivative world merge; When the characters from the story fully awaken! Is this finally the Hokage world you wanted? 0Votes13.7kRecs6.7kFans
- 31 Antivirus Hunter 杀毒猎人 Is the world ending? Has all under heaven fallen into chaos? Are demons and monsters running rampant? Is history falling apart? That's right! Get in touch with us. You don't need the Myriad Worlds' strongest slogan. You just need the most professional virus-hunting agents. Book now and get two free! 0Votes72.5kRecs40.1kFans
- 32 Infinite: The Supreme Wizard 无限之至尊巫师 Five thousand years have passed. The Age of Decline has ended, and the tide of magic rises once more. Myths return, the Old Ones reappear, and the world hurtles toward destruction. Harry Potter, The World of Darkness, The Mortal Instruments, Twilight, Tomb Raider, The Dynasty of the Holy Temple... Amid the dark and raging waves, the ship of civilization rises and falls. I will raise the banner of creation, march forward with solemn purpose, and rule over the darkness. This is the story of a comm 0Votes189.7kRecs75.4kFans
- 33 Hong Kong Tycoon, 1950 1950香江大亨 This is a story set in 1950s Hong Kong. An ordinary plainclothes detective faces the upheavals of the times, and his life blossoms from humble beginnings into something brilliant. Patriotism, romance, scheming, and a motley mix of people. Amid this turbulent era, Su Jingxian makes his way forward and creates a glorious chapter of his own. 0Votes101.2kRecs43.2kFans
- 34 Horizontal Blade 横刀 The saber is the courage of a hundred weapons. Fear neither life nor death. Settle old scores and grudges. Cut through the heavens above, and strike down all beneath. P.S. Book group: 161-544-505 0Votes67.6kRecs48.5kFans
- 35 The Immortal Path of Dharma Forms 法象仙途 A modern young man is reincarnated by chance into a world of immortal cultivators. He has no astonishing talent, no powerful background, and even the golden finger he happens to acquire is riddled with flaws. How can he rise above the rest? “What makes you think you can transcend countless living beings?” “Science.” “Science and technology? Immortal cultivators can destroy the heavens and the earth. Technology can’t defeat them.” “No, the scientific way of thinking. It’s about discovering, resea 0Votes98.3kRecs103.1kFans
- 36 Dungeon Invader 副本入侵者 When reality becomes a game and dungeons turn real, countless bosses bare their fangs, while endless NPC armies draw their blades and launch an invasion of reality from their dungeons. Jia Nian awakens to a parallel world that is familiar yet strange. Drawing power from a fictional Eastern Han dungeon world, he raises the banner of the Heavenly Strategy and builds an impregnable fortress in the Outer Heaven to protect the home behind him. 0Votes31kRecs45.8kFans
- 37 EN Chronicles of the Noble Scion 贵族战记 An ordinary young man from the modern world unexpectedly finds himself in another world, where he gains the ability to sense attributes. Starting out as the second son of a noble family, he quietly trains and builds up his lands. There is no magic or wizardry, and knights are the only extraordinary force. The world is ruled by nobles, with a low level of martial power reminiscent of the Middle Ages. A new journey begins. Your support is much appreciated. A new reader group has been created: 6545 0Votes60.9kRecs54.8kFans
- 38 The Search for Immortality 仙道求索 At death's door, he encounters an immortal opportunity, but the path to immortality proves even more perilous! Because a dying cultivator needs someone to test a flawed cultivation method, Xu Fan, a man of poor aptitude, is taken on as a disciple. Yet the Daoist arts produced by this incomplete method are only half as powerful as normal. A blessing or a curse? When he opens his eyes, the world is already a wasteland. Deception, betrayal, schemes, concealment, hypocrites, and outright villains. T 1Votes487.2kRecs113.9kFans
- 39 Defying the Myriad Worlds 逆行诸天万界 Martial arts are hard at the start, hard in the middle, and harder still the farther you go. A martial artist stands tall between heaven and earth. A young grandmaster, armed with a single spear, defies the heavens and battles across countless worlds. New novel: All-Heavens Game: Starting in the Hong Kong Cinema Universe Synopsis: In the Hong Kong cinema universe, other players either join a gang to make a name for themselves or join the police and work their way up. Ye Jun goes straight to Yang 0Votes72.2kRecs198.5kFans
- 40 The Supreme Martial Heavenly Demon 极武天魔 Only the strong can be called demons. The protagonist isn’t a bleeding heart. He’s decisive and ruthless. I’ve revised the blurb three times... and it still feels pretty awful. 0Votes79.3kRecs62.7kFans
- 41 I Cultivate Immortality in Movies 我在电影里修仙 (Recommended new book in the same genre: The Ultimate Path of Deduction, Starting from the Zombie Universe) Three thousand years ago, Imhotep was sentenced to be devoured by insects. Two thousand years ago, the Dragon Emperor was sealed inside a stone statue by Zi Yuan. A thousand years ago, Rong Yuyi stole the Earth Yin Demon Pearl and crossed through time and space. Five hundred years ago, the Hermit of the Thatched Cottage and the Fusang Ghost King fought fiercely, then vanished without a tra 0Votes113.4kRecs140.9kFans
- 42 Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio 穿入聊斋 I transmigrate into a strange and fantastical Liaozhai world, where monsters run rampant, demons wreak havoc, and every kind of ghost and fiend emerges. With my heart unrestrained and my sword in hand, I shall shatter the mortal world; with righteousness surging through me, every stroke flows like divine inspiration! Zhuangzi dreams of butterflies, then suddenly looks back. The human path, the demon path, I walk my own path! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% VIP Hardcore Fans Super Group: 2007 0Votes185.7kRecs249.8kFans
- 43 The Summoning Overlord 召唤系主宰 Synopsis 1: I shall ascend to the heavens and raise my throne in the hall of stars; I shall sit upon the mountain of assembly and watch the northern dusk blossom among the branches; I shall stand upon the radiant light, equal to the Most High, and taste the honey of eternal life. Synopsis 2: A DND novel about ascending to godhood. The protagonist has a summoning golden finger and arrives in another world, growing from weak to powerful and rising to legendary status. He condenses divinity, kindle 0Votes55.5kRecs58.6kFans
- 44 The Heaven-Turning Mirror 翻天鉴 By a twist of fate, he stumbled upon a mysterious alms bowl, and from then on his life took off beyond all control! One miraculous technique after another came his way: the Eight-Nine Arcane Art, the Dragon-Elephant Fundamental Scripture, the Divine Power of the Incarnate Avatar, and even the ability to appoint local 0Votes145.9kRecs39.2kFans
- 45 Not a Strange Tale 不聊斋 I have a three-foot sword, its cold edge drawn. I dare ask: who will set right the injustices of the world? I have a single brush, ink sinking deep into the page. I can write the chronicles of the ages and tell right from wrong! 1Votes194.5kRecs214.6kFans
- 46 The Immortal Court's Edict of the Dao 仙庭封道传 The young Su Ting carries Lu Ya's legacy as he transmigrates to a world of immortal heroes and myths. He forges the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife and achieves a body of thunder and fire. He shakes the heavens above and strikes terror into the netherworld below. No god across the heavens dares offend him. “I have a blade that terrifies every god, demon, and monster throughout the Myriad Worlds!” 0Votes221.3kRecs176.5kFans
- 47 The Ant Bandit 蚁贼 K lifeforms have invaded, and Earth's insects have mutated. Tang Yu was bitten by a mutated bug and died from his injuries. When he awoke reborn, he discovered that he had become an ant, the world's smallest ant: a thief ant. P.S. 0Votes37.5kRecs43.7kFans
- 48 The Primordial World: The Defiant Demon Emperor 洪荒之逆天妖帝 I was human in my past life, but a demon in this one. What can I do? Reborn as Dijun, I have no choice. But if Heaven wants me dead, then what of it if I defy Heaven? The greater course of Heaven's Dao says that the witches and demons must decline while humanity rises. If the Emperor refuses to submit, he will resist Heaven with his own strength. What can Heaven do to me? When I have achieved my goal, I will tread upon Heaven to prove the supreme Great Dao. The Emperor's name shall endure for al 0Votes87.5kRecs85.8kFans
- 49 Ultimate Dao Monsters and Ghosts 极道妖鬼 Hell is empty, and evil spirits roam among the living. In this dark age, where demons run rampant and all living beings suffer, the abilities of video game bosses are Jiang Yuan’s only support in this chaotic world… 0Votes59.9kRecs84kFans
- 50 Infinite Worlds, Starting with Kamen Rider Dragon Knight 无限从龙骑士开始 I woke up one morning to discover that I had become a dragon knight. The Little Dragon Maiden, Gui Yanye, Senior Saeko... Is this the zombification of humanity, or the collapse of morality? Just look up and see: whom has Heaven ever spared? 0Votes89kRecs62.8kFans
