cultivation

"Man is the spirit of all things, and gu are the refined fragments of the Great Dao. The ambition which blooms with the spring's morning breeze withers at the call of autumn's night. The accumulation of five hundred years - triumphs and failures - will be naught but ash with dawn's first light. The rising of the sun bathes the mountains in golden flame, but 'tis sunset upon the demon's time. " The demonic overlord, Fang Yuan, is cornered by his enemies after word gets out that he refined the Spring Autumn Cicada - a gu worm rumored to be capable of having a chance at sending one back in time but demands a terrifying price in return - the user's entire existence! With no hope of escape, in desperation, Fang Yuan uses the Spring Autumn Cicada which miraculously lives up to its name and sends him back in time. And now, he's back in Gu Yue Village as a fifteen-year-old ready to use his knowledge of the future to conquer the world... but there's something wrong. Something is quite different this time around. What's with this new notification that keeps popping up in his view? It calls itself 'The Goody Two-Shoes System.' It also starts giving him quests to complete. "Help Fang Zheng gain his confidence back!" - get a Green Copper Relic Gu! "Help your friends refine their gu worms!" - have your aptitude raised by 2%! All of these rewards and quests before him, why are they trying to convert this demonic overlord to the path of righteousness? And aren't some of these quests kind of... sus? Why does marrying Bai Ning Bing give him an immortal gu? Whatever, anything for benefits! [There will eventually be an in-universe explanation for the existence of the Goody Two-Shoes System within the story. Additionally, as the story progresses, the Goody Two-Shoes System will slowly decrease in importance particularly past 350 chapters or so.] This is a fanfiction based on Gu Zhen Re's work 'Reverend Insanity' known in Chinese as 蛊真人 or 'Gu Taoist Master'. I don't own the rights to the original work. 'Gu' in the context of this story are mystical insects that have various powers and are the basis of the world's cultivation system. Cover art courtesy of matchselaa

[Disclaimer: This will be a story with a slow start. This story does not just follow one Main Character. Some books may follow different MCs and converge to a major event for another Book.] His story is known as the greatest motivational story to all. Dylan Ford was nothing but a homeless orphan. In the streets of the New York, he had survived through countless of fights and dangerous encounters. With his fist and wits, he overcame both adversity and poverty. However, at the peak of his success, his brother and his most trusted aid, Dale Ford, plotted against him. The meticulous plot which involved many of his brother's enemy claimed his life. In his dying moments, a flash of white lightning devoured him. Suddenly, he found himself waking up in an unfamiliar world with a brand new body. He soon discovered that he reincarnated in a world with special powers such as Innate Energy and Avatars and powerful beasts called Mystical Beasts! Things he thought only existed in novels. But what shocks him even more is that unlike normal reincarnations in novels, his was completely different. How can a body contain two souls? As he adapts in his new body that has an astonishing secret and a foreign world with seemingly endless wonders, he discovers a mysterious titanic mansion in his mind and is shocked by the profound abilities and secrets he receives from it. Word Count per Chapter: 1500-3000 To anyone interested : Follow me in Instagram: legend_of_genesis Follow me in Twitter :Legend_of_genesis Join me in Discord for a chat! https://discord.gg/CSn2enC

In a world where survival is dictated by power, chosen youths are dragged into a brutal trial where monsters roam and death is constant. Among them is Jade—a boy with an unusual affinity for blood and a mind sharpened by deception and instinct. From the moment he steps into the trial, Jade realizes one truth: strength is not given—it is taken. Armed with a mysterious system that allows him to absorb fragments from slain creatures, Jade begins his rise. His body evolves. His abilities grow. And his control over blood, ice, and living vines turns him into something far beyond human. But power comes at a cost. As alliances form and shatter, Jade crosses paths with a deadly assassin known as Silent Slayer—a man who moves through shadows and kills without hesitation. What begins as a clash between two monsters slowly turns into an uneasy alliance when a greater truth emerges: The trial is not just about survival. It is a prison. Hidden deep within ancient ruins lies a secret that binds all participants—a force tied to forgotten gods, rebirth, and a fate that cannot be escaped. And at the center of it all… Is Jade. As his power grows, so does the fear around him. Some call him a savior. Others call him a monster. But one title begins to echo across the trial: Blood Slayer. To escape, Jade must conquer the shadowed world, face ancient guardians, and uncover the truth behind the Eight Gods. Because in this world… Only one can inherit their power.

An ordinary Indian man, tired of the lies and emptiness of his former life, is reborn as Naruto Uzumaki. Carrying memories of his past life, Indian epics, anime, and his spiritual beliefs, Naruto develops an unusual ambition from childhood: “I will change this world of lies and create an Era of Truth.” But the Shinobi world is built upon secrecy, manipulation, fear, and unquestioned loyalty. As Naruto grows stronger and begins questioning the very foundations of Shinobi society, his beliefs attract both admiration and fear. When Konoha attempts to control the path he chooses for himself, Naruto makes a decision that will change his destiny forever. He leaves Konoha to build something of his own. But changing the world is far more difficult than simply possessing the power to do so. How far will Naruto go to discover the truth—and what will happen when the world begins questioning everything it thought it knew?

Nakarin’s life was unremarkable until the day he woke up in someone else's body, in a world shrouded in mystery and forgotten history. he must shed his past and embrace the new identity of 'Nicholas Parley' to survive a realm of mystics, eldritch horrors. But wielding the Authority of 'The Judge,' he alone may hold the power to shape the future of this world.

An ordinary person from our world is transported to the world of Reverend Insanity, specifically to the Southern Border. He is born in this world as a regular human, belonging to no clan, facing a life full of dangers from the very beginning. Unlike Fang Yuan, he lacks centuries of experience and cold, calculating wisdom; everything is new to him. He must rely solely on his own intelligence and instincts to survive in a world teeming with deadly beasts and powerful Gu.

He died a tycoon. He awakened as a nobody. In a world where strength decides everything, Li Yan is reborn into the body of a youth executed for possessing the forbidden Darkness Element. No background. No support. No second chances. Only a cursed talent and a world that has already judged him. What this world doesn’t understand is simple: The man wearing this body once ruled empires—not through brute force, but through discipline, patience, and ruthless strategy. Cold. Calculating. Unyielding. Li Yan hides his growth behind elegance and restraint, studying the rules of a world that respects only power. He does not chase strength recklessly. He constructs it—quietly, deliberately—turning every insult into leverage and every mistake into opportunity. He manipulates. He adapts. He conquers. And when the world finally senses the flames rising around him— It will already be too late. Enemies will kneel. Legends will fall. And beauty… will walk beside his fire. "If this world must burn for me to rise... then I’ll light the match myself." – Li Yan "Kindness has its place. But not in a world that respects only the strong." – Li Yan "I don't need to roar. The world will tremble when I speak." – Li Yan

Transmigrating as a peerless young master of the Immortal World’s most terrifying clan should have been the ultimate jackpot. Instead, Ye Yun wakes up to a cruel truth: he is nothing more than a scripted villain. A stepping stone carefully prepared for the “chosen ones.” Destined to be humiliated, stripped of everything, and discarded so that countless protagonists can rise. But he refuses to accept that role. With the full weight of the Immortal World’s most feared clan behind him, Ye Yun awakens the Ultimate Villain System. From this moment on, he will hunt the protagonists, plunder their luck, crush their destinies, and rewrite the entire script on his own terms. In a world designed for heroes to win… the greatest villain is about to take everything.

Soren Valmere was branded worthless after he failed to awaken three years in a row, becoming nothing more than a family embarrassment with no future. Ethea Morvain was once the legendary Ice Empress, but a catastrophic Gate incident left her paralyzed and turned her world upside down. By a twist of fate, two forsaken souls were forced into an arranged marriage, only to be abandoned by the very families who had made the bargain. But fate had other plans for them. On the very night of their arranged wedding, Soren awakened a power unlike anything the world had ever seen: the Investment Authority. It rewarded every sacrifice, every risk, and every act of care. And Ethea, the woman the world had given up on, became the center of it all. Risk his life to save hers? Get Supreme Grade returns. Help her cultivate again? Gain an equal amount of experience immediately. Cook and feed her? Become the world’s most skilled chef. But the more Soren learns, the more he begins to realize their marriage wasn't just a simple arrangement. There are secrets buried beneath it, forces moving in the shadows, and truths neither of them were ever meant to uncover. Will he be strong enough to protect her when the real enemy finally shows itself? Will Ethea manage to recover her powers? And what price will he have to pay for the greatest investment of all? _______ _____ _ Author's Note: Hey everyone! This is my first time writing in this genre, so please go easy on me. Furthermore, this is purely a work of imagination. Any similarities to real persons or events are coincidental. I'm here to have fun and, hopefully, entertain you along the way. If you enjoy the story, please add it to your library and throw some power stones and golden tickets my way. Comments and feedback are always welcome. Extra Tags: #ArrangedMarriage #ContractMarriage #HiddenPower #Awakening #IceEmpress #CrippledFemaleLead #MaleLeadGrowth #PowerCouple #SlowBurnRomance #HealingTogether #Investing #Cultivation #AbandonedByFamilies #FromZeroToHero #EmotionalInvestment

This is a work of fan fiction. All rights belong to its original author. Su Yan transmigrates into Douluo Continent with a cheat — a chat group that summons female Douluo characters! With the Nine Yang Divine Skill, Six Meridian Sword and Lingbo Steps, he’s unstoppable. Bibi Dong fumes, Qian Renxue mocks, and beauties like Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong fall for him. As the chat group grows, so does his irresistible Douluo harem. Crossovers: BTTH × Douluo Dalu × A Record of a Mortal’s Journey × More! Genre: Action | Martial-Arts | Fantasy | System | Harem | Adventure Read 930+ Chapters and exclusive Patreon-only content here: patreon.com/RinBlaze – Join for just $20/month and unlock early access!

Mingyin has regressed more times than he can remember. and count He tried to change the past. He tried to save his family. He tried to become strong. He failed — every single time.without any achievement Regression was never a blessing. It was a prison that forced him to move forward, again and again, with nothing left to lose.and to keep forward With no allies, no family, and no future worth chasing, Mingyin continues only because stopping would mean eternal death. Yet along the endless path of cultivation, Mingyin realizes the truth: Power can be taken. Fate can be rewritten. But peace… is something heaven itself refuses to give yet he strive forward knowing the reality . This is not a story of victory. It is a venture toward peace. toward one goal

Reece Angell was supposed to be a star. At sixteen, he was the crown jewel of a Bundesliga academy. By nineteen, he had two screws drilled into his ankle. By twenty, he fled Germany carrying a secret he’ll take to his grave. At twenty-two, reality looks like this: £400 a week at Notts County in the National League. Sixty-one minutes of pitch time in eight months. A contract that expires in June unless he magically starts fifteen games. The dream is dead, and nobody is coming to revive it. Until the night of a miserable 1-1 draw. A wrong turn down a stadium corridor, an unexplainable encounter with the kit girl, and a glowing blue screen hovering in thin air. [Reece Angell | Age: 22] [Current Ability: 58/200 | Potential: 172/200] The interface is brutally honest. The rewards are real. But there’s a massive problem. After five weeks, the system hasn't rewarded him a single point for anything related to football. Out of time and out of options, Reece must figure out how to level up when the only thing that can save his career couldn't care less about the game.

The eldest disciple possesses an immortal spirit body, allowing his cultivation to increase simply by lying down and sleeping, yet he always calls her "Master and Mother". The second disciple, with her reincarnation body, was getting more and more powerful, but the way people looked at her became increasingly strange. ... The Grand Elder, a peerless swordsman, is always either causing trouble or on his way to causing trouble. Gu Han looked up at the sky and sighed: Others transmigrate and become kings and tyrants, but I transmigrate, first change my gender, and then become a kindergarten principal and a lone commander? Until one day, geniuses from all corners of the continent gathered outside the Immortal Palace, respectfully requesting an audience. Her hair was as white as snow. She leaned lazily against the Jade Pool and chuckled, "When I recruit students, I only accept unparalleled geniuses."

Reincarnated into the Douluo Continent during the era of The Unrivaled Tang Sect, Cealus originally believed that, with a system in hand, he would soar to the peak of the continent from the very start. Who could have expected that this unreliable system would be erased the moment it activated, vanishing without a trace? Just when he thought the script of his life had been completely torn apart, he discovered that the system had not truly disappeared. Instead, it had sacrificed itself to the Heavenly Dao, leaving behind a legacy imbued with unfathomable authority. With no other options, Cealus reluctantly accepted this inheritance, awakening a time-attribute martial soul—Time Ruler, Istaroth. From that moment onward, the power system of the Douluo Continent began to feel… distorted. While others relied on soul power cultivation, spirit rings, and explosive soul skills, his abilities ignored conventional scaling and instead revolved entirely around temporal mechanics. [Effect Precedes Cause] Anchor a future outcome, lock in the result, then retroactively rewrite the past to ensure it happens. [Time Deletion] Erase the process itself and arrive directly at the predetermined conclusion. [Time Reset] On the brink of death one second, completely restored the next. [Time Phase] Your attack may shake the heavens, but my true body exists at another point along the timeline. If you can, pursue me across time itself. There were no exaggerated soul power ranks, no dramatic ring explosions—yet whenever Cealus smiled and casually raised his hand, even the God-Kings of the Divine Realm felt an inexplicable chill. “This person’s soul skills… they operate on principles beyond the laws of this world.” Cealus, later dubbed the King of Narratives and the So-Called Gentleman Who Lives Off His Wife, merely gazed at the vast starry sky above Douluo and let out a faint chuckle. “Even without a system… I remain invincible.”

In the Dou Qi Continent, fire is revered. There is the Life Flame, which possesses the power of life; the extremely cold Bone Spirit Cold Flame; the Fallen Heart Flame, a "cheat code" for cultivation; and the Three Thousand Burning Flames, which can be called the "immortal flame"... However, the attribute of "water" pales in comparison to the presence of various strange fires. One day, a girl who wielded the power of water descended upon the Dou Qi Continent... Note: Female protagonist novel, includes a system; please do not read if you dislike this type of story

Transmigrated into Funina... From then on, a strange sect appeared on the Douluo Continent. Other sects relied on fighting and killing to establish themselves. The Water God Sect started with a cake. Three martial souls that looked like they had escaped from a drama troupe. Plus an ultimate weapon that was always asleep. Spreading the faith mainly relies on: "Are you hungry? I have some cake here." "Can't awaken? Come and try it. If it doesn't work, you don't have to pay... oh, it's free to pay anyway."

Liu Yuan transmigrates into the world of Douluo Dalu II: The Peerless Tang Sect. After refusing Elder Xuan’s invitation to join Shrek Academy’s specialized task force, he is unfairly expelled. However, this setback triggers the Spirit Check-in System, rewarding him with the God-tier Martial Soul: Mega Rayquaza! Unlike ordinary Spirit Masters, Liu Yuan can either possess the spirit to gain its world-ending powers or summon Mega Rayquaza as a physical entity to crush his enemies. While the legends speak of a ten-ring limit for Gods, Liu Yuan discovers that his Dragon Lord can transcend even those divine boundaries. By checking in at iconic locations across the continent, his journey to redefine the peak of power begins!

Su Bai accidentally came to this world of cultivating immortals. At the beginning, she traveled through time and space and became the daughter of a hired tenant farmer. After working hard for a whole year, I can't earn a few low-grade spirit stones, and the manager still takes kickbacks! Fortunately, she carries the Zhutian Cauldron, which can travel through different worlds and obtain different resources. It also has a point-adding system. One attribute point per year. I am powerless in the world of immortal cultivation, but I strike hard in the world of martial arts! So, Su Bai used the Cauldron of the Heavens to shuttle back and forth. My fellow Taoist, you are very strong, but you don’t live as long as me. You bully me today, tomorrow, next year, in a hundred years, I will wait for the day when you are old and powerless, then we will see who bullies who! Xu Changge: "Xiaobai, you are so powerful, but I still defeated you." Lu Hong: "Aunt Su is the strongest!" Su Qing: "Xiaoqing thinks so too!"