In the Shili Langdang Mountains, there was an academy governed by the Confucian Sage, under whom were nine gentlemen and three hundred scholars. It was a place that epitomized literary aura. All disciples of the academy, once appointed a gentleman, will cry out “one sentence” to become their life’s maxim and will forever strive towards this maxim. This maxim became known as “Jun You Yun” (A Gentleman Says). Su Baiyi, Feng Zuojun, and Xie Yuling were disciples of the Academy, all working hard to one day become a gentleman…... more>>

(Note: the story in this novel is not connected to the Shao Nian series but is set in the same universe a few hundred years before Shao Nian.) <<less

Chu Ge is a writer of harem novels.... more>>

As he was writing about the female sect leader, one of the strongest cultivators in the world, falling in love...

A woman appeared in his room, pointing a sword at his neck: "If you dare write that I fell in love with that man, I'll kill you." <<less

One day, I transmigrated into the role of the aloof Master Shen Gurong in a cultivation novel. Both the antagonist and the protagonist turned out to be my disciples, and the ending, much to everyone’s delight, involved the antagonist ruthlessly tormenting me.... more>>

The profession was exceptionally high-risk.

Maintaining a calm facade, Shen Gurong planned to impart some life lessons to the antagonist.

The young antagonist, still a small bundle of energy, hurriedly ran to his side, acting coquettishly: “Master, I want some candy!’

On the other hand, the young protagonist, with a face full of gloom, distanced himself from Shen Gurong like avoiding a monster, his expression clearly saying: “I’m plotting to betray Master and annihilate the sect!”

Shen Gurong: “……??”

No, in the end, who is the protagonist, and who is the antagonist?

It wasn’t until the end, when the grown-up protagonist gently accused him of “great betrayal,” that Shen Gurong finally understood…

Being a master, this special profession, whether your disciple is the protagonist or the antagonist, is highly risky.

Risk, risk, risk.

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Every day, Mu Zhe harbored thoughts of betraying the master and annihilating the sect, hoping for retribution against his seemingly righteous master.

Until one day, his master finally fell into Qi Deviation. Before Mu Zhe could revel in joy, in a twist of fate, he unexpectedly discovered that he could hear his master’s inner thoughts.

Master appeared cold as ice, ethereal and aloof.

Yet, in his heart: [My disciple is adorable, I want to knead the bun.]

[That scared me! Is there a ghost?]

[Don’t feel like cultivating, I want to sleep. How annoying.]

Mu Zhe: “????”

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#All I, Shen Gurong, Want is a Peaceful Life#

The beautiful master shou x Innocent on the surface but ruthless inside gong. Older Master younger disciple. 1vs1, HE. <<less

A celestial meteor makes time and memory rewind itself, bringing new life to the races of gods and deities, and thus changing the fate of the world. One hundred years later, Xiao Bang Chui, an orphan from Qingqiu, enrolled in the Young Phoenix Academy to study. There, she befriended students from the academy and together they formed a tight bond. While over time the group went their separate ways, only the sly and clever young Lei Xiu Yuan stayed by her side.... more>>

Five years later, Xiao Bang Chui, now known as Jiang Li Fei, had transformed into a woman of otherworldly beauty. Such an unheard-of beauty made sophisticated eyes begin to trace her background and history. With the life and death of the young couple, as everyone pursued the secrets of the deities, they entered a foggy maze. At the first meeting of the mountain and sea, the group reunited for the first time, and the mirage sent them into the deepest purgatory with the most beautiful dreams. Can a disciplined man control the power of heaven and earth, and can he control the excitement of his heart? <<less

《Devil》 tells the story of Chi You, the protagonist shou, who was killed by someone and cultivated for revenge with the help of Feng Li, the protagonist gong. When Jiang Luo woke up, he transmigrated into the body of the cannon fodder that killed the protagonist shou.... more>>

What’s even worse, he transmigrated at the time when the protagonist shou was already killed by the original body.

At the funeral, Jiang Luo was pushed in front of the coffin.

The deceased body of the protagonist shou in front of him was serene, with a smile at the corner of his lips. However, Jiang Luo knew that he had turned into a malicious spirit and was eyeing covetously at him.

The more dangerous it was, the calmer Jiang Luo became. When his desire for survival reached the critical point, he knelt on the ground with a puff, and forced himself to cry.

With his sincere emotion, he said: “Chi You, I love you so much. Please don’t leave me…”

The chilliness around him smothered slightly. <<less

Lu Xun was beheading demons and exterminating evil, not knowing what a worthy opponent was. On that day, Lu Xun found himself defenseless as he was beaten by a powerful female demon, unable to fight back, and was forced into marriage with a young demoness.... more>>

"A real man should not dwell under the influence of demons for too long!"

With impassioned words, Lu Xun successfully married into the demon clan. The young demoness was a 400-year-old golden snake, cold as ice, and arrogant. The powerful female demon was a thousand-year-old white snake, mature and charming, with captivating beauty. The little female demon was a 200-year-old fox, mischievous and adorable, full of liveliness.

"Something's not right!"

"These female demons are not normal!"

However, Lu Xun gradually discovered that not only were these female demons suspicious, but there were even more peculiar things happening outside! <<less

In the remote wilderness, amidst the whispering winds and ancient trees, Song You, a wanderer from a foreign land, treads a path of solitude with no intention of becoming a celestial being.... more>>

For two decades, Song has immersed himself in the rigorous discipline of mountain cultivation under the guidance of his master. Unexpectedly, his master instructs him to descend from the secluded mountains and explore the world of demons, monsters, and the myriad facets of human existence. Song embarks on a journey to witness the diverse landscapes and encounter the supernatural, seeking out renowned mountains and mighty rivers rumored to be the abodes of true immortals – the epitome of authentic spiritual cultivation.

Little does Song realize that his quest will lead him far and wide, traversing the vast expanse of the land. In a surprising turn of events, he discovers that the celestial being he seeks is none other than himself.

As Song journeys through the bustling regions of the north and the serene landscapes of the south, he unravels the mysteries of his own existence. The people he meets, the challenges he faces, and the secrets he uncovers become integral parts of his transformative journey. The pursuit of enlightenment becomes an odyssey of self-discovery, and the boundaries between mortal and immortal blur. <<less

Within the Immortal Realm, there were nine thousand major realms, with three thousand at the top, three thousand in the middle, and three thousand at the bottom, along with countless minor realms.... more>>

In Xu Ziqing's previous life, he was sickly. In this life, he originally thought about passing his days freely amongst the scenery in between the mountains and rivers, but unexpectedly, the year he turned thirteen years old, in just a single morning, his life became a fantasy.

If your body had Spiritual Roots, then you had to set foot on the path to immortality. If you were unwilling to do so, you would become a rock under someone else's foot. Thus, he could only push forward against the currents trying to push him backward, repeatedly overcoming the obstacles in his way.

Under the Tianzun, all were insects. Xu Ziqing's life was like dust, but he wanted to hold fast to his sense of self, following his heart to pursue his Path, turning his body into one like a kunpeng's, quickly advancing, and traveling everywhere underneath the nine skies! <<less

Jiang Churong had transmigrated into a book as a s*upid and poisonous cannon fodder who looked eerily similar to the protagonist, Gu Mingxiao. ... more>>

Gu Mingxiao was born with an innate talent for swordsmanship, and looked cold and transcendent, as unattainable as the silver moon in the sky. The cannon fodder had little talent and a despicable temperament. All he could do was rely on his similarity to Gu Mingxiao, beg for mercy amongst Gu Mingxiao’s suitors, and eventually become jealous of Gu Mingxiao to the point of almost going crazy.

When Jiang Churong transmigrated, the original owner had just slandered Gu Mingxiao and was sent to the Forbidden Forest by the sect leader. There, he was deceived by the future main villain and turned into a blood sacrifice. At that moment Jiang Churong, who had accidentally released the first seal, freeing the villain, took his last breath after having his blood drained to break the remaining barriers.

Jiang Churong didn’t panic. Instead, he bit the tip of his tongue, spat out blood, kissed the villain’s lips, and smiled. “I know you lied to me, but I fell in love with you from the moment I first saw you. As long as I’m alive, I will not let you die.”

In the twisted and complicated gaze of the villain, Jiang Churong, who had formed a life-and-death contract with him, pushed him and said, “Let’s go.”

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As Jiang Churong expected, the villain kidnapped him that night. 

The villain was still just a young man with a sinister and indifferent expression. He grasped Jiang Churong’s slender neck and said, “I know you’re just playing hard to get, but for the sake of our life-and-death contract, you better behave.”

In his heart, Jiang Churong was laughing, but on the outside he said in a joyful tone, “Of course, of course, I’ll listen to you.”

Later, Jiang Churong and the main villain went through life and death situations together, and became an odd pair that terrified everyone in the cultivation world. The two of them turned the world of cultivation on its head.

During this time, Gu Mingxiao became known as the Venerable Mingxiao.

One day, Jiang Churong and the main villain were accidentally besieged by the forces of decency. Gu Mingxiao descended from the sky, dressed in white, and pressed the tip of his sword to Jiang Churong’s collarbone. 

There was blood on Jiang Churong’s lips as he raised his head and smiled lightly. “Eldest senior brother, I hope you’ve been well.”

Gu Mingxiao said expressionlessly, "Wen Ling is dead."

Jiang Churong raised his eyebrows. "Is it alright for the Venerable Mingxiao to lie?”

Under the watchful eye of the cultivation world, Gu Mingxiao took Jiang Churong away.

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Jiang Churong was imprisoned in an underground palace. He was very calm, spending his days thinking about nothing but escape. He refused to believe that Wen Ling would die like that.

That night, Gu Mingxiao came to visit and their eyes met. Jiang Churong looked away lightly, not in the mood to quarrel with Gu Mingxiao again. But in the next second, Gu Mingxiao suddenly grabbed his chin and kissed him hard!

At first Jiang Churong was shocked, but then his shock turned to surprise as he felt a familiar aura. He thought ecstatically, ‘Husband, you’re amazing!’

But why hadn’t he known that Wen Ling liked to cosplay?

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Wen Ling was the inner demon that Gu Mingxiao had separated from himself using forbidden methods when he was young, in order to obtain the Dao. He was the dark side of Gu Mingxiao’s heart.

Jiang Churong was the bastard that Gu Mingxiao despised most in the world. He used his face, which was so similar to Gu Mingxiao’s own, to do lowly and despicable things.

Gu Mingxiao never expected that person and his inner demon would come together. 

But when he saw Jiang Churong smiling and confessing to the demon he had abandoned through the eyes of that very demon, he couldn’t help but be moved…

Everyone loved the bright and graceful Venerable Mingxiao, but no one knew that there was a dark hole in Gu Mingxiao's heart that no light could penetrate.

Later, Gu Mingxiao found Jiang Churong and thought, ‘If he could love my inner demon, couldn’t he also love me?’

Scheming Beauty Shou × White On The Outside But Black On The Inside, Strategic Gong <<less

The Dao Court has ruled the world of cultivators for over twenty thousand years. The noble families maintain a strict hierarchy, making life difficult for independent cultivators.... more>>

At ten years old, Mo Hua, who comes from a background of independent cultivators, struggles with his cultivation journey. This changes when a Dao stele appears in his mind.

The stele is damaged and mysterious, but it can enhance spiritual awareness and help understand mystical formations.

Mo Hua plans to use this stele to develop a supreme spiritual awareness, learn the secrets of celestial formations, and pursue the ultimate path of immortality. His goal is to change not only his own destiny but also the destiny of all lesser cultivators across the world.

The path to greatness starts with the smallest steps, and the journey to immortality is long and challenging.

Through dense fog and treacherous terrains, past horrors and chaos, where demons dance wildly, he must plant the seeds of his spiritual quest, survive the deadliest of trials, and prove his worth on every dangerous step…

In the grand scheme of heaven, where the universe is the game board and all creatures its pieces, the strategic game of life and death begins, shaping destinies through its intricate moves… <<less

After a mishap, he accidentally became the protagonist. Unexpectedly, he and the villain cultivated together and they actually became dao companions.... more>>

“If you want to be with me forever, there is only the supreme road of achievement. Are you willing to travel with me?”

“Of course I’m willing.”

……

In Li Jinzhi’s view, the protagonist and villain’s coexistence should be like swords and spears facing each other, a feud.

But when he crossed into the novel and became the protagonist; when he placed all his trust in the man who was supposed to be the villain; when the other side revealed some unusual feelings to him; when he held Ye Yu’s hand to the altar, he discovered that the relationship between the protagonist and villain isn’t as dull as he imagined.

When the monotonous pattern is broken, the feelings of resentment turns into sharing a common destiny. <<less

Chen Yang, at the age of eighteen, formed a spiritual union with a ghost. At twenty-two, just after graduating from university, he received a job offer from a local community and decided to stay in the capital city with his partner’s spiritual tablet.... more>>

Initially, Chen Yang hesitated to accept the job, as it entailed interacting with ghosts and demons, and his colleagues were all skilled Celestial Masters. However, he eventually discovered that the position offered a remarkably high salary and exceptional benefits. Recognizing the importance of providing for his husband, Chen Yang gladly embraced the opportunity and accepted the job. <<less

The third year spiritual energy was revived, humanity got swept into a real-life game of oddities, 《Folklore》.
The game randomly extracted from strange stories for its quests: If won, the quest's boss would turn into a guardian deity, holding back all sorts of evils; If failed, the oddities would completely revive, and the area implicated in the quest would completely fall to enemy occupation! ... more>>

As it had impact,
The players participating in the quest and the stream audience hated idiots who were burdens the most.

Unfortunately, when a disaster-level quest got unlocked, matched into the quest, was this,
Silver-grey long-haired, pessimistic, sickly, when others fought he slept, when others ran he showered
No matter how much more good-looking they were, it could not conceal that "I don't want to live, everyone die with me" kind of anti-social air

When his data was pulled up:
24k pure newbie.

Everyone's eyes went dark, GDI, this isn't even enough for a bite for the boss!

Yet no one knew, Wei E once was drawn into a different, much higher-dimension UF world
Over there, there would be a small quest every three days, and one big quest every five. Each quest would be stifled with a manic hopelessness, driving people to their deaths. No player was able to hang on for three years, and Wei E was the first who had a chance to live past three years—— after he bombed the Creator.

When the Creator's space was collapsing
Wei E reminisced these three years of endless fighting for his life, and strongly vowed: If there was a next life, he would definitely not get mixed in it again!

Once Wei E opened his eyes, he returned to the familiar blue planet
But before he could get excited, he discovered…… the Creator followed him out too : )
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That day the hunting grounds got destroyed, the Creator vowed there would be one day he would kill that insolent ant
When Wei E occasionally brushed his teeth and looked up, he could see the mirror written with: "After one hundred days, I will definitely kill you."

By the fiftieth day [left], a player confessed to Wei E.
By the thirtieth day, Wei E made it to first place in 《Folklore's》most charming guy.
By the tenth day, the quest boss threw themselves on him.
By the fifth day, third day, each day, there would be people on the forums calling themselves Wei E's dog.

On the final day, the Creator really grabbed Wei E's throat, with his voice dark and frenzied: "I said, I would kill you sooner or later."

However, seeing Wei E's wearily curled lips, He thought, I perhaps should change the method.
For example, beneath his body.
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When Wei E solved the first disaster-level quest, there were still people who felt it was a mere coincidence.
But when each and every one of the disaster-level continuously got cracked, life got brought back from death, they then shockingly discovered, that was not a coincidence, but hope that would make even spent clay revivify.

And in this absurd, despairing world, he was the walking——
#1 boss! <<less

In an urban fantasy novel, the protagonist, posing as a false heir, reaches the pinnacle of life by usurping the family lineage of the true heir. He becomes a legendary Dragon King, a war god with numerous admirers. Shen Wang is that unfortunate true heir.... more>>

Returning from the cultivation world, Shen Wang gasps in shock. He’s about to be drained of blood and have his soul suppressed by the protagonist, with no chance of reincarnation.

Family affection? That’s less important than his own life. He decisively chooses to flee.

Everyone believes Shen Wang left his family because he couldn’t cultivate, feeling inferior and ashamed. They then see him casually selling shabby talismans and elixirs in water bottles on the street.Bystanders laugh: “This guy must be desperate for money to sell such junk so expensively. Who would buy that?”

Later…

The wealthiest tycoon follows him around, addressing him as ‘big brother’ just for a peace talisman.

The head of a famous Taoist temple respectfully pleads with him, paying a fortune for a breakthrough elixir.

>Using talismans he casually drew, he exterminates a Ghost King. Newcomers to the mystic world kneel with suitcases full of cash in front of Shen Wang, hailing him as a boss.

People even see the number one figure of the mystic world, Gu Dongting, usually cold and aloof, smiling and affectionate with him.

Bystanders are stunned: “Where did this freak come from?!”

They watch in disbelief as the despised true heir soars to heights unattainable by the high and mighty. His biological parents, who hoped the fake heir would elevate their family, are dumbfounded with regret.

Gu Dongting, the foremost figure in the mystic world, is a vision in white, with long black hair, exuding nobility and purity, remote and unapproachable.

A new dark cultivator rises, draped in a black cloak and a ghost mask, concealing his features, embodying both good and evil, ruthless and decisive.

Some observe both men have a deep, ambiguous connection with Shen Wang.

Busybodies stir up drama: “The first of the righteous path and the first of the dark path, whom does Shen Wang love more?”

The debate rages on without conclusion, until it reaches the ears of those involved.

The dark cultivator, with a smirk and a captivating red mole under his eye, asks teasingly, “So, between him and me, who do you love more?”

Shen Wang: “……”

Help, save me, aren’t you the same person? Is there a need to compare? <<less

I, as a human, have died, yet I am reborn in ancient China.

Qin Yi used to think that cultivation was all about a peaceful mind and the indifference towards fame and wealth. He is ready to abandon all mortal desires and enjoy eternal solitude when he later realizes that he is a human after all, and on the lonely cultivation path, he could really use the warmth of another pair of arms… ... more>>

Of his companions, the prince wants to rebuild his kingdom; the princess is looking forward to her heroic life; the priestess needs to experience the secular world; the “dumb snake” could use a confidence boost; and his “clubbie” wants a human form.

But would everyone get what they wanted? <<less

The Ye family was annihilated because of a Hunyuan Pearl, and their young patriarch Ye Qian struggled with all his might but died in the end. When he woke up again, his soul had returned to a thousand years ago, and that Hunyuan Pearl was suspended within his dantian.... more>>

As the saying goes: Primordial (Hunyuan) gives birth to chaos, the universe transforms into dust. Threads of light pierce through falsehoods, wind and thunder determine one’s destiny.

Ye Qian used this divine object to cultivate against the heavens.

As for the CP…
In the previous life: the young patriarch of the Ye family and his giant puppet
In this life: the reborn version of Ye Shu, the young patriarch, and Yan Changlan, a living person who hasn’t been turned into a puppet yet.

[Author’s notes]:
1. A long cultivation novel, following the path of mortal cultivation.
2. A one-on-one relationship throughout, with no tragic ending and mutual pampering. Essentially, it’s a dual protagonist story.
3. The world’s setting follows the law of the jungle.
4. Let’s have peaceful discussions and avoid quarrels. We’re all reasonable people here! <<less

Li Tianyan accidentally found himself in the Hengwu Continent as a Concubine's son from a family of warriors. Not only did he lose all his cultivation, but he also became a waste bastard with five spiritual roots.... more>>

Since the accident, Li Tianyan had an aunt and uncle who were eyeing him, and brothers who wanted him to fail. There was an ugly wife in the house who was married back. <<less

Knock on the coffin,... more>>

and ask three questions.

The first, to ask of its sacred past,

Next, to ask of its predestined path,

Then at last, to ask for its place of rest.

Just one more drink;

Would you be my guest? <<less

Ning Shu had dropped dead. But in a burst of good fortune, she became a task-taker in charge of counterattacking for the pitiful cannon fodders. Thus, Ning Shu, in one world after another, took... more>> all kinds of life roles and encountered all kinds of “you’re heartless, you’re ruthless, you’re making trouble for no reason” people. She encountered all sorts of white lotus flowers, green tea b*tches, scheming b*tches, by the batch.

“Does any true beauty still exist in the world?!” Bellowed Ning Shu angrily. “You annoying tr*sh! I’m just here to counterattack, please don’t get in the way of me completing my task.” Transmigration main character, reincarnation main character. There’s only a lazy task-taker, no indestructible main character halo. Ning Shu had no choice, but to painfully gather moral integrity in each of the worlds. <<less

Here's the thing.
The big demon Baiju, who was invited down the mountain by the Demon Management Bureau, was very satisfied with the guardian assigned to him.... more>>

He was tall and had long legs, with a clean face and a calm temperament. He also cooked well.

And although there was always a strange murmurs from his heart, it wasn't a big deal.

The only thing that puzzled him was that this human seemed to like to play with his white hair.

Xiao Yao, renown for his elite untouchable presence, with his face buried in dog fur: Hey. <<less

For generations, my family of carpenters has been in possession of one of the most mysterious books in Chinese history—Lu Ban’s Book.  Nowadays, carpentry is... more>> declining, but my family still carries on the profession. After graduating from the university, I decided to return home and take over the business after my father. Outsiders usually call us carpenters, but regular customers refer to us as “descendants of the evil subduing technique”. During the day, I do business with people, while at night, I work with the dead. Amongst thousands of Daoist schools, Lu Ban’s sect is the one to cause evil spirits to tremble in fear the most. <<less

Scattered leaves fall on the chess game beside the rotten axe, but there is no one playing amongst the old trees. Prosperity leads to primordial unity, and then reflects on the vast mountains and seas.... more>>

When he woke up, Ji Yuan became a half-blind beggar in a dilapidated mountain temple. When one lacks strength, one must rely on bluffing. A real person has a sword, while a charlatan has only their speech. This is the fundamental difference that determines survival and status in this terrifying world.

[Translator's summary: a slice of life story in which a cultivator wanders the world, exploring all it has to offer and gaining a reputation as a powerful, wise teacher.] <<less

At this time, the great demon Qi Yin, who would eventually dominate the world and destroy everything, was still an unloved and unwanted illegitimate child. When he crouched like a wild dog under the eaves of his aunt’s house, he met the rumored vicious and cruel demon lord.... more>>

‘My bride is here, and I’ve come to get married.’

Qi Yin never dreamed that the bride the demon lord spoke of was himself.

For you, I'll destroy the world, even if it means destroying myself. <<less

An era where every person in the world can see ghosts. ... more>>

Only I cannot see ghosts. <<less