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Cultivation is difficult, becoming immortal is even more challenging. As a lowly insignificant individual, seizing every opportunity, carefully embarking on the path of defying the heavens and ascending to immortality. Gathering thoughts, refining supernatural powers, performing a legend, a myth in the awe-inspiring journey of cultivation.
305.70 Million words | 2021-01-29 21:53Update
He is a demon, never showing mercy in his actions. He is a Buddha, only intervening for the weak. He is an immortal, unconstrained in his methods. He is a ghost, unpredictable in his dealings. He is a monster, with a rebellious
10.39 Million words | 2022-04-13 08:28Update
The Depressed Scholar, through a fateful encounter, embarks on the path of cultivation. This is a story of an insignificant mortal striving for immortality. Witness an immortal legend of someone who views all realms with pride and laughs at the three realms. Here, there are despicable conspiracies as well as noble acts of justice. There are also divine demons of the six realms and cultivators from various races, all vying for supremacy. Please enjoy the masterpiece "The Supreme God for All Ages" by Leng Jin.
68.55 Million words | 2021-03-01 00:39Update
After being abandoned by his girlfriend, Li Xiaochun unintentionally joined a chat group for immortals, and his life became incredibly exciting... What? You've been cultivating celestial-level techniques since childhood, and you're wearing nothing but celestial-level treasures? Sorry, but even the pets at my place have god-level techniques, and our brooms are immortal tools! What? You have immortals protecting you from behind? I feel embarrassed mentioning that there's a large group of immortals standing behind me! What? You're wondering why I'm good at everything? Let me tell you, all it takes is one sentence for me to con a medical skill from an immortal, a snack to acquire alchemy
181.75 Million words | 2022-08-18 22:16Update
Assassin, a rather unique and discreet service industry. A top-tier assassin, in a plane crash, was struck by heavenly lightning and reborn in ancient times, gaining immense power through the baptism of thunder and lightning. Though he adheres to the assassin's code of maintaining a low profile, he faces various provocations. Should he continue to silently uphold his professional ethics or should he rebel and confront his enemies head-on, even going so far as to eliminate them? Life is composed of countless intersections of decisions. What will be his choice?
533.25 Million words | 2020-08-23 00:44Update
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475.74 Million words | 2022-02-21 01:40Update
Ye Xiwen, a graduate student of ancient literature, has been frustrated in his career but unexpectedly finds success when he transmigrates into a world of martial arts. His expertise in ancient literature allows him to comprehend martial arts manuals that others cannot understand. "Living Yama," a powerful figure in the Six Gates Organization, tries to dismiss him by giving him a sword manual that no one can decipher. However, it becomes a lethal weapon for Ye Xiwen to survive. A discarded copper bell turns out to be the long-lost "Tai Chu Body Refining Method," which takes others ten years to cultivate, but only ten days
274.58 Million words | 2021-02-10 09:22Update
With the martial arts manual in hand, the world is mine. Left with nine yin, right with nine yang, a flying knife hanging at the waist, Tai Chi at the chest, I am the strongest sect leader, the leader of the martial arts league! There is no martial girl in the rivers and lakes that I dare not flirt with, no disciple of a prestigious sect that I dare not fight, no martial arts sect that I dare not step on, and no unjust matter that I dare not handle! Don't blame me for being arrogant, even my disciple can destroy your sect! Welcome to join the Strongest Sect Leader's reader group with the group number: [number].
145.36 Million words | 2022-08-09 04:17Update
The maggots feed on decay, transforming into flies. Amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, a sword is born. At the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, in the desert of the Western Regions, a lost and soulless soldier of the Song woke up. There were countless dismal skeletons beside him, and in the distant desert, there was a young emperor he swore to protect with his life. Lost in the past, the future blurred, in the desolate valley of the desert, he will find an ancient palace, encounter Mongolians, Kazakhs, numerous man-eating beasts, armored monsters, and the lingering ghosts and unbreakable destiny of the martial world. I have a completed novel on Qidian.com called "The Portrait of the Mask," guaranteeing sincerity and no censorship.
381.08 Million words | 2021-10-24 15:09Update
Dear book lovers, hello everyone, thank you for your support over the past year. After a year of ups and downs, I dare not say that my writing has reached an amazing level, but there has
371.59 Million words | 2021-05-09 07:18Update
After transforming himself into an unparalleled defensive treasure, Xiaoyin Sword would always enhance his power whenever he was attacked. The stronger the opponent, the deeper their hatred towards him, and the faster his power would increase. In order to enhance his power even faster, Xiaoyin Sword purposely acted promiscuous. He intentionally provoked formidable enemies, seized their secret techniques, plundered their treasures, and saved their enemies... Gradually, Xiaoyin Sword accrued more and more enemies, but he also gained an increasing number of friends. Moreover, the countless treasures and wealth he seized were beyond measure...
91.22 Million words | 2021-03-05 22:05Update
King Zhou is proud and talented; Daji is charming and seductive, captivating the world. Wen Zhong is loyal and righteous, unyielding even in the face of death. Bi Gan is cunning and selfish, vying for power and wealth. Tai Shang is reticent, always scheming. Yuan Shi is noble, born above all others. Quan Zhi disregards face value, ferrying people to the west in pursuit of the destiny of his sect. Jie Yin bears a burdened expression, silently reciting mantras, awaiting the flourishing of Buddhism. Allow me to narrate a different world of gods. Yu Yuan
42.98 Million words | 2020-10-16 03:33Update
Qin Xuan, the only successor of Shushan Sword Sect, obeyed his master's order to leave the mountain and undergo trials, carrying a three-foot green blade, enjoying his city life. The pure and lovely school belle, the sexy and beautiful female teacher, the mischievous and eccentric cultivation girl... Various beauties flocked to him, and the legend of a city sword emperor began to spread. Faster than speed? With a long sword's swift walk, like lightning's brilliance, what are bullets compared to? Stronger than strength? One sword coming from the west, piercing mountains and rivers, who dare to contend! Smarter than intelligence? Under the guidance of a progressive master, Qin Xuan became well-versed in classical texts, knowledgeable in astronomy and geography, and even proficient in modern disciplines like economics and foreign languages. [New book "Genius Sword Immortal" has been released!] [New book "Genius Sword Immortal" has been released!] If you, my dear readers, think "Young Sword Emperor" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo!
417.18 Million words | 2020-09-29 18:24Update
- Even if a goose passes by and loses a feather, I will definitely take a bite and suck its blood, otherwise I would be at a loss! - Hmm, if Guanyin dares to come to my Flowing Sands River to fetch water, this humble pig has the absolute authority to smack her with a brick! - Let's not start eating yet, clean and marinate that monk first. Once I lend a hand to Golden Guards Ancestor and capture the Xiong Hui Ancestor, then we can feast! - Witness the extraordinary journey of a pig demon who travels through the world of Journey to the West.
106.72 Million words | 2022-02-02 22:40Update
With the system in my hands, I am invincible. As the supreme being in the universe, I am at the peak. While slaying monsters, I am constantly leveling up. My cultivation progresses rapidly, just like soaring through levels.
586.18 Million words | 2023-02-12 04:26Update
In my past life, I was born into a wealthy family, but in this life, I live as a skeleton. In my past life, I was carefree and indifferent, but in this life, I start anew. In my past life, I had countless affairs with women, but in this life, women pursue me endlessly. In my past life, I cherished the dream of becoming a hero, but in this life, I become a true hero. In my past life, I lived a meaningless existence
9.82 Million words | 2022-03-11 01:08Update
Thirty-six 'Sequences' dominate heaven and earth. Those who possess a 'Sequence' possess the power to move mountains, to cut rivers, to obscure the sun with a single glance, to enter dreams that last a thousand autumns. There are bold and carefree liquor gods who command the 'Wine Sequence', wise court officials who understand the 'Law Sequence' and establish laws, mountain hermits who follow the 'Tao Sequence', wild and barbaric insect masters who possess the 'Gu Sequence', and enchanting beauties who embody the 'Love Sequence'. Waking up from a dream, for Chen Yuyan, the martial world is
44.55 Million words | 2022-01-30 18:06Update
In the heavenly town of Jiuzhou, the Immortal Sect dominates, ruling over the world. Numerous wicked sects rise, cultivating immortals and sacrificing lives, wreaking havoc in all directions. The nation is in chaos, and moral values are lost. Life and death are no longer in human control, and the
252.58 Million words | 2021-12-18 04:12Update
This is a novel called "Soul Devouring Scriptures", which can devour souls and steal others' memories. After Chen Zhi died, he was reborn in the body of a mediocre disciple of the Hehuan Sect in the Tianwu Continent. Witness how he, with the help of the "Soul Devouring Scriptures", transforms from an unknown nobody to a peerless demon king who shakes the entire world! Join the book club for this novel: [Group]. Group: (Special thanks to reader: Life as if first meeting). VIP (This group is a VIP reader group
153.12 Million words | 2020-09-20 11:10Update
With a mysterious golden ancient book, Xu Tianya found himself in a mysterious world where cultivators held the dominant power. As he merged into this world for his survival, the Mo Doctrine in that enigmatic ancient book greatly supported Xu Tianya. Initially intending to peacefully cultivate and spend the rest of his life in Cloud Rain Village, Xu Tianya was forced to face the fearsome enemies of the Ghost Path Sect as the war between the Great Han and Ming Kingdoms erupted. In the battles against the Ghost Path cultivators, Xu Tianya gradually became a renowned immortal master in the Great Han, earning the admiration of the Emperor and embarking on his legendary journey. Updates for this novel are scheduled for twice a day from Monday to Friday at approximately 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, one chapter will be released, usually around 3 p.m. If you enjoy this novel, please join the "Crazy Immortal" group on ()
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