A Mixed Bag: Classics, Engaging Reads, and Promising Newcomers 大杂烩，有经典，有耐看，有幼苗

1 玄 The Mirror Legacy 玄鉴仙族 Ji Yueren季越人Xianxia6.5M WordsOngoing Lu Jiangxian stayed up all night and died suddenly, but his lingering soul attached itself to a blue-gray bronze mirror covered in cracks. The mirror drifted into a vast, boundless world of immortal cultivation. In the perilous and unpredictable Dali Mountains, beside the Mei Chi River, a small village sat in the shadow of a minor clan. When the clan came across the mirror, it began passing down the path of immortality and teaching its arts, ushering in a magnificent new era. (A family’s cultiva 22.9kVotes7.2MRecs21.2MFans

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Lu Jiangxian died suddenly from staying up all night, but her remnant soul attached itself to a cracked, bluish-gray bronze mirror and drifted into the vast and boundless world of cultivation. In the treacherous and unpredictable Dali Mountain, in a small village beside the Meichi River, a small family found this mirror, and thus began to pass on the Dao of Immortality and impart immortal techniques, ushering in a magnificent new era. (Family-based cultivation, no saintly figures, farming, no system, ensemble cast)

2 俗 The Common Lord 俗主 Southern Accents, Northern Tunes南腔北调Sci-Fi680k WordsOngoing [Folklore mystery, Soulslike world, tabletop role-playing experience, cosmic secrets] A text-based tabletop role-playing game called The Mortal World quietly appears. People discover that rewards earned in the game can actually be brought into reality. Thus begins a new age of exploration for all humanity. Some people look up into the depths of space and summon the courage to embark on a journey home, while others set out to mine their way toward the origins of civilization, seeking mysterious t 1Votes218.4kRecs717.9kFans

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[Folklore and mystery, a world of souls, role-playing game experience, cosmic secrets] A text-based role-playing game called "The Mundane World" quietly emerged, and people discovered that the rewards earned in the game could actually be transferred to real life? A new age of exploration for the whole society has begun. Some people look up at the deep space, mustering the courage to embark on a journey home, while others aim for a gold rush to the origins of civilization, wanting to discover the mysterious treasures hidden in ancient history. Feng shui and physiognomy, tomb raiding, corpse driving and exorcism, Gu poison and black magic, mountain minions and leatherworkers, river porters and porters, bed lice, silk reeling and salt boiling, the Five Thunder Orthodox Method to exorcise evil spirits, the use of ashes from fox, weasel, and willow to summon Taoist soldiers, exorcists raising ghost children, sorceresses performing Nuo rituals, a bowl of talismanic water to cure afflictions, a single yellow talisman for a Taoist master to receive ordination, river gods refusing to eat last year's offerings, floodwaters flowing eastward, no resting at mountain god temples, no asking directions before the Earth God… It was a land of moral decay, plagues on earth, rampant folk gods, copper roads everywhere, and a maddening place where filth and evil spirits thrived. What secrets lay hidden behind the arrival of extraterrestrial civilizations on Earth? What would be the outcome of using missiles and other modern weapons to fight against these demons and monsters? Zhou Ba La takes charge of the Grand Sacrifice to the Stove, oversees the mortal world, invites five armies to enter the four beams and eight pillars, and commands the demons and monsters, returning to that absurd folk world forgotten by mankind, revealing the truth of the origin of ancient civilization, and gazing at mankind's homeland far away in the starry sky beyond the universe.

5 大 Eternal Life in the Great Qian 大乾长生 Xiao Shu萧舒Xianxia5.1M WordsCompleted In his previous life, he dominated the business world, but died of a terminal illness with regrets. A statue of the Medicine Buddha brought him to the prosperous martial world of Vajra Temple, where he was reborn in the body of a monk who grew medicinal herbs. In this life, all he wants is eternal life. He cultivates Buddhism without seeking liberation. Unexpectedly, with the Medicine Buddha's blessing, Buddhist mantras can turn legends into reality and grow vastly more powerful. The Great Light 0Votes263kRecs354.5kFans

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In his previous life, he was a successful businessman, but died unwillingly from a terminal illness. However, he was taken by a Medicine Buddha statue to the Vajra Temple in a world where martial arts flourished, and was reborn as a monk who grows medicine. In this life, he only desires longevity and to practice Buddhism without seeking liberation. Unexpectedly, it was discovered that Buddhist mantras, under the blessing of the Medicine Buddha, could transform from legend into reality, greatly increasing their power. The Great Brightness Mantra can deliver souls to the Western Paradise. The Heart-Cleansing Mantra: It calms the mind and spirit, leaving the heart as still as water. The Rejuvenation Mantra has miraculous healing effects on injuries and illnesses. Even though he was deemed a martial arts failure, with the help of the Medicine Buddha, he was able to cultivate Buddhist martial arts to a legendary level. I originally intended to cultivate medicinal herbs, practice martial arts, study Buddhism, and live a peaceful and long life within the prestigious Vajra Temple on the Great Snow Mountain. Unexpectedly, at this time, the Great Qian Dynasty, after more than a thousand years of prosperity, had reached the point of decline, and the curtain had been raised on the inevitable unification of the world after a long period of division...

9 从 Starting with the Gu Huo Bird 从姑获鸟开始 It Can't Be Helped活儿该Infinite Myriad Worlds1.9M WordsOngoing The body is as light as a goose feather, life as fragile as wild grass. I have witnessed the darkest night, so the blazing, brilliant flame in my heart has never wavered. The physical edition of From the Gu Huo Bird's Beginning (Volume One) is now available. Search for the title on Dangdang, JD.com, Taobao, Douyin, and other platforms, or purchase it from a physical bookstore. Thank you all for your support. 82Votes2.5MRecs2.4MFans

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Our bodies are as light as a feather, our lives as fragile as wild grass. Having witnessed the darkest night, the burning, bright flame in my heart never wavers. The physical copy of "Starting from the Guhuoniao" (Volume 1) is now available. You can search for the book title on platforms such as Dangdang, JD. Com, Taobao, and Douyin to purchase it, or buy it at physical bookstores. Thank you for your support.

10 我EN The Corpse Mender of Autumn Execution Grounds 我在秋斩刑场当缝尸人那些年 Southern Accents, Northern Tunes南腔北调Xianxia644k WordsCompleted [A human face with a ghost’s heart, drawing on the past to speak of the present. I am the master of the martial world.] Lin Shou wakes up to find himself a corpse-sewer at the execution grounds where prisoners are beheaded in autumn. Fallen leaves return to their roots, and the dead must be laid to rest. The corpses of executed prisoners must be sewn back together before burial. Otherwise, they will be buried improperly and bring disaster. Lin Shou discovers that sewing up corpses can earn him a 2Votes300.7kRecs741kFans

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With a human face and a devil's heart, I speak of the past to illuminate the present; I am the master of the martial world. Lin Shou woke up to find himself a corpse-stitching man at the autumn execution ground. Fallen leaves return to their roots, and burial brings peace. The body of a decapitated prisoner must be sewn up completely before burial, otherwise chaotic burials may occur. Lin Shou discovered that he could actually obtain various rewards by sewing up corpses. The Book of Burial, Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases, Human Bone Shadow Puppetry, Shrine of the Underworld Gods, Waist Plaque of the City God, Mask of the Nuo God, Eight Gates of Jianghu Arts... A lighthearted, enjoyable read without any angst for the protagonist; a dark comedy.

11 诡EN Lord of Mysteries 诡秘之主 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted Amid the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I awoke from the mysteries and opened my eyes to see this world: Guns, cannons, battleships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, Sealed Artifacts... Light still shines, and the mysterious has never left. This is the legend of th 11kVotes37.4MRecs37.6MFans

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The Lord of Mysteries animated special is now available on Tencent Video. Everyone is welcome to watch it! In the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the mists of history and darkness, who whispers? I awaken from the mystery, opening my eyes to see this world: Firearms, cannons, giant ships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, sealed artifacts... The light still shines, and mystery has never left. This is the legend of "The Fool".

15 亏 I’ll Become the Richest Man by Losing Money: Original Novel of the TV Series Young and Promising 亏成首富从游戏开始-《年少有为》电视剧原著 Green Robes and Drunkenness青衫取醉Gaming5.4M WordsCompleted The print edition of "Losing Money to Be a Tycoon" is now available for crowdfunding! The comic is also being serialized to rave reviews! Recently, a special correspondent interviewed Pei Qian, president of the Tenda Group. Tenda Group is now valued at hundreds of billions, with businesses spanning games, the internet, digital hardware, media and entertainment, food and drink, and many other fields. It has profoundly changed every aspect of people’s lives. Pei Qian himself is regarded as “the wo 39Votes5MRecs10.1MFans

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The physical book "Becoming a Billionaire Through Gaming" is now available for crowdfunding! The comic is currently being serialized and is very popular!! Recently, a special correspondent conducted an exclusive interview with Pei Qian, president of Tengda Group. Tenda Group is currently valued at hundreds of billions of yuan, with businesses spanning multiple sectors including gaming, the internet, digital hardware, cultural media, and catering, profoundly changing all aspects of people's lives. Pei Qian is also regarded as an "ideal boss", an "unparalleled investment genius", and a "genius game producer" with "the ability to manage by doing nothing" and "the ability to accurately predict industry trends". When facing reporters, Pei Qian poured out his grievances. "I'm really not some kind of business genius!" "My success is entirely due to luck!" "My initial goal was simply to lose all 50,000 yuan..." See, the life of a business genius is so humble and low-key. Book club: 792351511 (New Group) 1064135703 (Almost full) 893157567 (Almost full)

20 匹 A Common Man Takes Up His Sword and Heads East Along the Great River 匹夫仗剑大河东去 Dao Yigeng刀一耕Xianxia629k WordsCompleted He opened his eyes and saw the mysteries of this world. Fox demons, wicked dragons, emperors, ministers, the Dao, and immortals! And also, The past and the future. … 2Votes252.1kRecs119.2kFans

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He opened his eyes and saw the wonders of this world. Fox demons, evil dragons, emperors, generals, Taoist magic, immortals! Besides, Past and future.

22 我EN My Senior Brother is Too Steady 我师兄实在太稳健了 Back to the Point言归正传Xianxia3.6M WordsCompleted *The annual Youku season of the animated adaptation, My Senior Brother Is Too Steady, is about to conclude.* Reborn in ancient times, before the Investiture of the Gods War, Li Changshou became a minor Qi Refiner. He had no great fortune bestowed upon him, nor was he a chosen one destined to face a catastrophic tribulation. All he had was a cultivation dream: to live forever. To make a living in 120Votes11.5MRecs9.8MFans

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*The adapted drama series "My Senior Brother is Too Steady" will premiere on Youku and iQiyi on August 19th.* *The anime adaptation of "Senior Brother, Senior Brother" on Youku is nearing its end.* Reborn in the ancient era before the Investiture of the Gods, Li Changshou became a minor Qi cultivator. He had no special luck or was not a chosen one destined for great calamity. He only had one dream: to cultivate immortality and achieve eternal life. In order to survive in the cruel prehistoric world, he tried his best to avoid karma, always scattering the ashes of those he killed, planning everything before acting, and never easily stepping into danger. He conceals his trump cards, cultivates stealth techniques, refines elixirs and poisons, wields supernatural powers, remains as still as an old dog when still, but when he moves, he is earth-shattering, and after moving, he quietly disappears. Originally, Li Changshou planned to hide in the mountains and cultivate peacefully until he became an immortal. However, one year, his master, feeling restless, brought him back a junior sister... [PS: No new groups will be opened for the time being. Group 5 (1098711961), Group 1 (474095492), Group 2 (836797636), Group 3 (398929196), and Group 4 (1071059242) will continue to operate smoothly. Enjoy easy cultivation!]

23 大 Walking Alone on the Great Dao 大道独行 Beyond the Mist, Mountains and Rivers雾外江山Xianxia5.2M WordsCompleted Three thousand heterodox paths, eight hundred unorthodox schools, and one hundred and eight great sects, in an age when cultivators are as numerous as ants! Cultivators should command the Five Elements, tread upon yin and yang, transcend life, death, and reincarnation, and seek the eternal Great Way! Through arduous cultivation, wandering, enlightenment, and desperate battles, enduring countless trials and holding fast to their convictions, they will eventually reach the summit and take in the b 0Votes683.9kRecs665kFans

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Three thousand unorthodox paths, eight hundred side sects, and one hundred and eight main sects—in this era where cultivators are as numerous as ants! Cultivators should grasp the Five Elements, tread the Yin and Yang, transcend the cycle of life and death, and seek the eternal Great Dao! Through arduous training, travel, sudden enlightenment, and fierce battles, enduring countless tribulations and upholding one's beliefs, one will eventually reach the summit and survey the vastness of the heavens! I finally stood atop the highest heavens and realized that the great path I had been pursuing was nothing more than the path I had already walked, and that this path had only just begun! The road ahead is vast and boundless, and I walk alone!

25 斩 Slaying Immortals 斩仙 Ren Yuan任怨Xianxia5.5M WordsOngoing In his previous life, Yang Chen treated people kindly, yet was bullied all his life. Reborn, Yang Chen chose to become an executioner. He settled old scores beneath the ghost-bladed sword and slaughtered all living beings on the Immortal Execution Platform. In the human world, he slays humans! In the demon world, he slays demons! In the devil world, he slays devils! In the immortal world, he slays immortals! 0Votes588.4kRecs550.1kFans

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In his past life, Yang Chen was kind to others, but was bullied his whole life. Reborn, Yang Chen chooses to become an executioner, severing grudges with his executioner's blade and slaughtering all living beings on the execution platform. Slaying people in the human realm! Slay demons in the demon realm! Slay demons in the demon realm! Immortal Slaying in the Celestial Realm!

33 星 Stellar Transformation 星辰变 I Eat Tomatoes我吃西红柿Xianxia2.8M WordsCompleted Born unable to cultivate internal energy, a child chose the painful and arduous path of external cultivation in hopes of earning his father’s attention and regard. Spring turned to autumn, and time flew by. The child grew up… into a young man. What truly changed his fate was a mysterious crystal stone formed from a shooting star: the Meteor Tear. Unbeknownst to the young man, the Meteor Tear merged with his body, and he underwent a transformation like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon… From t 27Votes6.8MRecs3.3MFans

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A child, born unable to cultivate internal energy, resolutely chose to practice painful and arduous external martial arts to gain his father's attention. Spring turned to autumn, time flew by, and the child grew into a young man. What truly changed his destiny was a mysterious crystal formed from a shooting star—the Meteor Tear. Unbeknownst to the young man, the Meteor Tear merged into his body, and he underwent a metamorphosis, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon… and with it, everything changed. His father finally realized the astonishing power of his son, whom he had never truly devoted his heart to…

34 吞 Swallowed Star 吞噬星空 I Eat Tomatoes我吃西红柿Sci-Fi4.8M WordsCompleted The sixth novel by Tomato, following The Nine Cauldrons, Coiling Dragon, Stellar Transformation, Inch of Radiance, and Legend of Xing Feng! Synopsis: In space. “This planet is entirely ocher-yellow, with no life on it. Its diameter is 21,000 kilometers. Huh, it actually contains a vein of Star Tear Gold. The heavens must be smiling on me. After I devour this planet, I should recover to 80% of my strength from before I was injured.” Luo Feng, his face pale, sat cross-legged on a flying meteorite 376Votes8.1MRecs11.4MFans

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Following "Nine Cauldrons", "Panlong", "Stellar Transformation", "Inch of Light", and "Legend of Star Peak", this is Tomato's sixth book! Introduction: Starry sky. "This planet is entirely yellowish-brown, devoid of any life, and has a diameter of 21,000 kilometers. Hmm, it actually contains 'Star Tear Gold' veins! This is truly a stroke of luck. After devouring this planet, my strength should be able to recover to 80% of what it was before I was injured." Pale-faced Luo Feng sat cross-legged on a flying meteorite, gazing at a lifeless planet in the distance. Tomato's sixth novel, "Swallowing the Stars," will present readers with a vast, mysterious, and unpredictable future world. .