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1 一 One Breath, Rising Sun 一气朝阳 Kiss the Fingertips亲吻指尖Xianxia1.3M WordsCompleted Demons peer through the eaves at night, while a Daoist sleeps before the deity in a tiny temple. … That day, after the sun set, it never rose again. 0Votes247.7kRecs476.2kFans

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Demons peek through the window at night, while the Taoist priest sleeps before the temple. That day, the sun set and never rose again.

2 从 From Taming the Fox Immortal to Welcoming Ten Thousand Immortals 从收服狐仙开始万仙来朝 Quit Fooling Around忽悠啊Xianxia1.4M WordsCompleted I am an immortal of heaven and earth, bearing a sword as I cross mountains and rivers. The Dao lies in ancient graves, old trees, and fox dens; village tales tell of strange and uncanny things. Look, an old dragon emerges from its pool, a fierce tiger sits atop a hill. Hear me, by the command of the Thunderbolt: summon the gods, then send the ghosts away. I ride the wind through the void, free and unrestrained. The immortals feast with me; I roam the White Jade Capital. Neither celestial wine no 0Votes73.5kRecs222.3kFans

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I am a celestial being, carrying a sword as I traverse mountains and rivers. The path leads to desolate graves, old trees, and fox dens; the local dialect is strange and unusual. Look, the old dragon emerges from the pool, and the fierce tiger sits on the hill. Hear my urgent command, I summon the gods and command the ghosts to depart. Riding the wind, I roam freely, feasting with immortals, indulging in the Jade Capital. Fine wine and delicacies are not enough to intoxicate me, and celestial delicacies are not enough to spoil me. The Heavenly Emperor summoned me, but I could not go; my only wish is for chivalry to fill the world. Introduction 2: As the sun sets and darkness falls, every household closes its doors. With a deafening roar in the sky, the Old Immortal made his dazzling entrance. After Xu Jia recruited all the fox spirits, weasel spirits, white spirits, sage spirits, willow spirits, turtle spirits, tiger spirits, python spirits, gray spirits, bear spirits... Under his command, he arrogantly said: "So you're good at fighting? What good is being good at fighting? To survive in this world, you need power and connections!" "I just wanted to raise some small animals! How did I become the leader of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect?!" "Oh dear, you've really put me in a difficult position! I'm not some kind of all-powerful cult leader!" P. S.: "The Heavenly Official of Fortune and Virtue" is a work by the Xiantian Shendao school of thought, already with over 10,000 subscribers. Welcome to subscribe.

3 我 I Descended into the Myriad Worlds 我降临于诸天世界 Guo Family郭家Infinite Myriad Worlds2.1M WordsCompleted New book: You're Cultivating Immortality All Wrong has started serializing! Welcome, readers! Lately, rumors have been spreading through the myriad worlds that I, Chen Chushi, am devious and treacherous, cruel in my methods, and willing to do anything to get what I want... Slander! I'm an upright man who stands up to bullies and helps the weak! The Descent of Kui, The Curse, The First Rule, Seven Days After the Zombie Rebirth, The Great Zombie Era, The Tag-Along, The Haunted School, The Ten Curs 1Votes147.2kRecs758.7kFans

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My new book, "You're Wrong at Cultivating Immortality," has started serialization! Welcome, fellow readers! Recently, rumors have been circulating throughout the heavens that I, Chen Chu, am treacherous, cunning, cruel, and ruthless in my actions… Slander! I am an upright person who helps the weak and punishes the strong! Kui Jiang, Curse, The First Precept, Seven Days of Zombie Rebirth, The Great Zombie Era, The Little Girl in Red, The School Cemetery, Ten Ways to See Ghosts, Ju-on, Double Pupil, Exorcist Police, Silk, Mr. Psychic, Curse Paradise, Medium, Here Comes, Uncle Zombie, Ghost Realm, Qimen Dunjia, Silent Hill, Fighting Ghosts, Zombie Supreme, Human Path, Tuodi Exorcist, Cabin in the Woods, Black Heart Ghost, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Journey to the East, Ji Gong, Journey to the West, Past World, Investiture of the Gods, Descending to the Realm.

4 隐 Hidden Dead Ends 隐秘死角 Get Lost滚开Sci-Fi2.3M WordsCompleted New book: The Desperate Night: I Alone Am Immortal in a Strange World. Search for it if you're interested. Have you heard? If, late at night when all is quiet, you open a music player, put on your headphones, curl up under the covers with your head tucked in, and listen to the same song on repeat, then fall asleep after the forty-fourth play, you might wake up somewhere other than your own bed. You will have entered a strange space completely cut off from reality. That space... at first glance, 11Votes812kRecs2MFans

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My new book, "Desperate Night, A Mysterious World Where I Stand Alone," is available for download. Those interested can search for it and read it. Have you heard of it? If you turn on your music player, put on your headphones, curl up under the covers, and listen to the same song on repeat late at night, when all is quiet, this is a great way to pass the time. After repeating this forty-four times, fall asleep. If you're unlucky, when you open your eyes again, you will no longer be lying in your own bed, but will have entered a strange space completely isolated from reality. That space... On the surface, it looks like a place we see every day: our own bedroom, living room, underground garage, bathroom, basketball court, construction site, etc. But if you look closely, you'll find that it's different... Everything is different. This is the story of an ordinary person who, after gaining superpowers, gradually transforms and grows in another world, reaching the pinnacle of his abilities.

5 满 Splendor Across the Tang Dynasty 满唐华彩 The Eccentric Cousin怪诞的表哥Historical3.7M WordsCompleted The Tang Dynasty flourishes in all its splendor, but a cataclysmic upheaval is imminent. In the fifth year of Tianbao, he opens his eyes to the majestic prosperity of “radiant Tang, favored by Heaven, with all nations beneath its sway.” Famous generals abound, its borders stretch far and wide; capable ministers are plentiful, its granaries overflowing; poetry shines brilliantly, its culture dazzles; beauties take your breath away, and song and dance fill the land. He also sees a court utterly in 39Votes987.8kRecs2.5MFans

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The Tang Dynasty was in its golden age, a time of great prosperity, but a cataclysmic upheaval was imminent. In the fifth year of the Tianbao era, he opened his eyes and saw the glorious Tang Dynasty, a time of prosperity and grandeur, with famous generals as numerous as clouds and vast territory; capable ministers as plentiful as rain and granaries overflowing; brilliant poetry and dazzling culture; and beauties that could topple cities and a time of peace and prosperity. He also saw the court officials in a state of frenzy, arrogant and extravagant, constantly vying for power; the country in turmoil, with accumulated problems; and barbarian tribes rebelling, treating people like dirt. As the drums of war from Yuyang shook the earth, he was determined to ensure that this Tang dynasty would not lose its splendor. The classic novel "The End of the Song Dynasty," with an average daily subscription of 30,000, is now complete and offers a substantial amount of reading material.

6 捡 I Found the First Emperor 捡到一只始皇帝 The Historian's Wolf历史系之狼Historical2.0M WordsCompleted What could be more of a headache than transmigrating to the pre-Qin era to face off against Bai Qi? The Qin hostage Yiren wants to entrust his concubine, Zhao Ji, to me. Also titled The First Emperor's Development Plan and I Absolutely Refuse to Become Lao Ai. 10Votes283.1kRecs500.1kFans

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What could be more troublesome than traveling back to the pre-Qin period to fight against Bai Qi? The Qin hostage, Yiren, wants to entrust his concubine, Zhao Ji, to me. The book is also known as "The First Emperor's Development Plan" and "I Will Never Be a Miao Ai".

7 成 After I Became a Daoist Physician 成为了道医之后 Quit Fooling Around忽悠啊Xianxia2.1M WordsCompleted A traditional Chinese medicine student who stayed up all night cultivating immortality collapsed to the ground. When he woke up, he had somehow arrived in the early Tang dynasty! He soon discovered that this was neither the Tang dynasty in his history textbooks nor the mythical Tang dynasty of Journey to the West. Then an unexpected trip to the Kingdom of Rats lifted the veil on the mysteries of cultivation. Li Dandao, determined to earn a place among the immortals of the Tang dynasty, began his 0Votes149.6kRecs302.1kFans

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A TCM student who stayed up all night studying suddenly collapsed to the ground, only to wake up in the early Tang Dynasty! It turns out this is neither the Tang Dynasty depicted in history textbooks nor the mythical Tang Dynasty from Journey to the West. However, an unexpected trip to the Rat Kingdom unveiled the mysterious veil of the path of cultivation. Li Dandao, determined to become a member of the Tang Dynasty's pantheon of immortals, embarked on a journey to become a Daoist physician. Start by inheriting a small pharmacy! Becoming an immortal is not a dream. What? Your name is Lü Yan? What? You are Zhong Liquan? How could the Eight Immortals of Shangdong be without me, Li Dandao? Zhong Kui, the Ghost-Swallowing Scholar. Li Bai, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal! How could I, a figure of such renown in the Tang Dynasty, be absent? Wine, sword, poem!

8 家EN Family Cultivation: My Comprehension Can Be Stored 家族修仙：我的悟性能储存 Little Bai Turns into Old Bai小白变老白Xianxia1.8M WordsCompleted Reborn as a minor cultivator from a declining cultivation family on Twin Lake Island, Chen Daoxuan thought his life would be bleak, until one day at the age of sixteen, he discovered that he could gradually store up the insights he gained in everyday life... Also known as: “I Can Store My Brain,” “Industrial Cultivation,” “Heavy Industry Artifact Refining,” and “Light Industry Alchemy” 0Votes37.7kRecs180.9kFans

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Reborn as a minor cultivator in a declining cultivation family on Shuanghu Island, Chen Daoxuan initially thought his life would be bleak. However, one day at the age of sixteen, he discovered that he could actually store his daily insights bit by bit... This book is also known as *I Can Store My Brain*, *Industrial Cultivation*, *Heavy Industry Weapon Forging*, and *Light Industry Alchemy*.

9 机EN The Mechanical Alchemist 机械炼金术士 Blind Marquis盲候Gaming3.5M WordsCompleted In the gloomy underground city lie countless ancient ruins and treasures. The uncanny, mutations, cursed objects... The abyss, underground caverns, Old Gods, mythical races... Mechanics, enchanted implants, colossal cities and black towers... A wild assortment of alchemy, a drop of steampunk, two spoonfuls of arcane supernatural mystery: together, they make a dazzling fantasy world. I am a puppet alchemist. Everything I see is a puppet. One man is an entire army! 2Votes306.5kRecs993.9kFans

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The dark underground city is where countless ancient ruins and treasures are buried. Bizarre, distorted, cursed... Abyss, caverns, ancient gods, mythical races... Mechanic, Cursed Seal Plant, Black Tower of Giant Cities... A myriad of alchemical techniques, a drop of steampunk, a spoonful of the mysterious and extraordinary, blend together to create a colorful and fantastical world. I am the Puppet Alchemist. All that could be seen were puppets. One person is an army!

10 聊 Liaozhai: The Silent Son 聊斋子不语 Three Martians三个火星人Xianxia590k WordsCompleted The Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, chaos, or gods. The Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, chaos, or gods. The lives of all living beings are fodder for every demon, monster, immortal, and god. They are the pastures of the divine and the gardens of the demonic. The Han dynasty has lost the Mandate of Heaven, the imperial regalia have changed hands, the people suffer, and rites and music have fallen into ruin. Who can find a path to liberatio 0Votes25.1kRecs79.5kFans

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The Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits. The Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, or supernatural beings. The fate of living beings is the food and fodder for all demons, monsters, immortals, and gods. It is like a pasture for the gods and a vegetable garden for demons. When the Han dynasty lost its mandate of heaven, the imperial regalia changed hands, and the people suffered greatly. After the collapse of rites and music, who could seek liberation for all living beings? The young Taoist priest Lin Zhuoming transmigrates to a time when chaos is about to break out. He upholds the Pure Bright Dharma and cultivates the Tao of refining the spirit with the sun and refining the body with the moon. Jie Lin flew to the moon and ascended to the Jade Capital; Yu Yi flew to the sun and entered the Vermilion Mausoleum. Zombies, fox spirits, city gods, evil gods of wealth, dragon kings, resurrection, drought demons... The world is full of mysteries, let's talk about "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio". Humanity is boundless, and the path of immortals is vast. Lin Zheming, with the wish to spread the Dao and save the world, said: "I wish to travel between this furnace of heaven and earth, to observe all the strange and wonderful things, to eliminate all evil and heretical paths, and to glorify the vicissitudes of the righteous path in the world."

11 大 The Great Ming Emperor's Eldest Grandson! 大明皇长孙！ Writing Through the Ages执笔见春秋Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Ying had spent ten years in the Great Ming and established a vast domain in the Western Regions. At the Prince of Yan's residence, Zhu Ying and Zhu Di, the future Yongle Emperor, were enjoying a lively conversation. On the twenty-fifth day of the fourth month, Crown Prince Zhu Biao of the Great Ming passed away. Zhu Ying accompanied Zhu Di south to the capital to pay his respects. Zhu Di: Unbelievable! I never thought I would be the one to put him on the t 0Votes126.4kRecs688.8kFans

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In the twenty-fifth year of the Hongwu reign, ten years after Zhu Ying came to the Ming Dynasty, he established a vast empire in the Western Regions. In the Prince of Yan's residence, Zhu Ying and the future Yongle Emperor Zhu Di were having a pleasant conversation. On the 25th of April, Zhu Biao, the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, passed away. Zhu Ying accompanied Zhu Di south to the capital to offer condolences. Zhu Di: How utterly despicable! I never imagined that I would personally send him to the throne. Zhu Yuanzhang: The fourth son is a good boy; he sent his eldest grandson to us. Zhu Ying: Under the radiant light of the sun and moon, all is the land of my Great Ming Dynasty!

12 误 I Accidentally Boarded a Ghost Ship and Was Forced to Become Its Captain 误上幽灵船的我被迫当了船长 Punk Mask朋克面具Sci-Fi1.6M WordsCompleted New book out: Lord of Calamity A ghost ship has brought you to another world. You are on edge. Whispers ring in your ears. Accompanied by bizarre background music, you sing, dance, and rap in agony. You find a magic lamp. After you make a wish, it tells you it’s just a lamp. Penniless and desperate, you swear on your character and strike a deal with a demon. In the end, you sell the demon out. As you walk along, you meet a down-on-her-luck princess offering a hefty reward for a child. Ever the G 0Votes13.9kRecs100.3kFans

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My new book has been released—"Lord of Calamities" You were taken to another world by a ghost ship. You are uneasy. You hear muttering in your ears, accompanied by strange background music, and you painfully sing, dance, and rap. You find a magic lamp, and after making a wish, it tells you that it is just a lamp. You were destitute and made a deal with the devil, swearing an oath of your integrity, and in the end, you betrayed the devil. You're walking down the street when you encounter a down-on-her-luck princess desperately seeking a child. Following your helpful nature, you shout "Mom!" Right there in the street. Late at night, you turn the pages of "Ten Thousand and One Nights" in your hands, your excitement growing stronger and stronger... Group number: 742215080

13 从 Becoming a Fox Immortal in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio 从聊斋开始做狐仙 Meow Fist Warning喵拳警告Xianxia2.0M WordsOngoing Being human is hard; being a fox is even harder. Gong Mengbi has no choice but to cling to Lady Mount Tai's coattails and become an immortal official first. For a fox, making connections far and wide is the way to cultivate immortality. Only later do people realize that this fox seems to be everywhere, no matter how vast the world is. 166Votes458.9kRecs508.8kFans

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It's hard to be a human, but it's even harder to be a fox. Gong Mengbi had no choice but to cling to the Empress Dowager's coattails and try to pass the imperial examination to become a celestial official. Foxes, after all, need to make many connections in order to cultivate immortality. It was only later that people realized that the fox's shadow could be seen everywhere in the world.

14 光 The Strange Detective Agency 光怪陆离侦探社 I Am the Righteous Path吾即正道Mystery & Supernatural3.0M WordsCompleted A gloomy haze blankets the earth Among the ruins of the cities, the traces of humanity's past have yet to disappear from this land Glory has faded, and humanity hides like rats beneath the firelight. The black sun hanging high overhead symbolizes that this place has changed hands: it is their paradise What is rising from beneath the surging deep sea? Thick muttering echoes through the void, while a strange, veiled silhouette silently observes The venomous compound eyes beneath the bed flash and 1Votes358.1kRecs492.4kFans

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A gloomy mist shrouded the earth. Amidst the city ruins, traces of humanity's past have not yet vanished from this land. Glory has faded, and humanity hides like rats in the firelight. The high-hanging black sun symbolizes that this place has changed hands—this is their paradise. Something is rising from the surging depths of the sea; viscous murmurs echo in the void; strange, veiled silhouettes silently observe. A venomous compound eye flashed by beneath the bed, its malevolent aura lingering in the underworld. Seductive whispers echoed in his ears, and terrifying beings roamed the ruins. Evil is flourishing, and humanity is shrouded in darkness. Lu Li held fast to redemption, striding towards them with unwavering determination.

15 天 Celestial Officials of the Heavenly Dynasty 天朝仙吏 Six Plays六戏Xianxia3.3M WordsCompleted Chu Chen arrives in the Great Chang Dynasty with a temple in his heart and joins the Daoist sect. He cultivates the alchemical Dao within and practices talismans without. He chants scriptures, breathes in qi, and performs ritual ceremonies. He commands the power of thunder, forms sword seals with his fingers, walks the steps of Yu, prays for clear skies and rain, summons gods and dispatches generals, dispels misfortune, saves people, and vanquishes demons... 3Votes335.2kRecs640.3kFans

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Chu Chen brought the temple in his heart to the Great Chang Heavenly Dynasty and entered the Taoist sect. Internal alchemy, external talismanic practices; Reciting scriptures and practicing breathing exercises, as well as fasting and religious ceremonies. Mastering thunder magic, forming sword incantations, performing the Yu Step, praying for sunshine and rain, summoning gods and generals, rescuing people from calamities, slaying demons and monsters...

16 术 The Great Shaman of the Arcane Path 术修大巫 Wu Ni乌泥Xianxia2.0M WordsCompleted Let the Great Dao be the root, divine abilities the trunk, principles the branches, and techniques the leaves. Use the leaves to reach the branches, the branches to reach the trunk, and the trunk to enter the root. By tracing back to the source, can one attain the Dao? 0Votes59.1kRecs53.6kFans

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The Great Way is the root, supernatural powers are the trunk, legal principles are the branches, and techniques are the leaves. By starting with the leaves and then the branches, and by starting with the branches and then the trunk, and by starting with the trunk and then the root, can one trace back to the origin and attain the Way?