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Above the Dust, Beneath the Dao

Li Qingshan is born into obscurity in a forgotten village at the edge of the world. His life is defined by leaking roofs, empty fields, and the quiet certainty that nothing extraordinary will ever happen to him. Like all mortals, he believes the heavens are distant and indifferent, and that death is the natural conclusion of a life lived close to the earth. That belief shatters the day a wandering cultivator passes through Clear River Village. Drawn into the hidden world above the mundane realm, Qingshan learns that reality is layered. Above the dust-choked mortal world lies the domain of cultivators, sects, ancient inheritances, and beings who defy time itself. Those who walk this path seek not comfort, but eternity. Not justice, but the Dao. With no noble lineage, no innate talent, and no one to guide him, Qingshan steps onto the road of cultivation armed only with perseverance and an unyielding will. As he ascends through sect hierarchies and forbidden realms, he encounters righteous alliances built on hypocrisy, demonic paths paved with freedom and cruelty, and immortal legacies that demand blood as payment for power. Friendships bloom and wither. Love becomes both anchor and burden. Each breakthrough carries a cost, and every step toward longevity pulls him further from the mortal ties that once defined him. The higher he climbs, the clearer it becomes that immortality is not a blessing, but a verdict. To reach the summit of the Dao, Li Qingshan must decide what he is willing to abandon, and whether an immortal who remembers the dust he came from can truly stand among the heavens.
Curis · 2.2k Views

Reverend Insanity: The Goody Two-Shoes System

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! 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.
Drechenaux · 1.8m Views

Villain Rehabilitator

From the beginning, immortals and mortals have been sundered from each other. Immortals have mastered their Tama, wielding their true power; holding domain over mortals. Mortals, meanwhile, still see Tama in the form of intricate jewels of various shapes, failing to bring out their true strength; also, they are slaves to death —and the immortals. Over the years, some immortals, who have been labelled as Yotram, have come to the Earth to stop mortals from being immortal. In their eyes, they see humanity as a food source, slaves and means of entertainment. After waiting for the Villain Rehabilitator to disappear, the Yotram thought that they would expunge all of LIFE's creations on Earth. However, their actions ended up creating individuals who seek to be immortal. The first, goes by the name of Lucien Derniere Étoile. Growing up, his life was a play in the eyes of certain individuals. Moreover, a flesh eating spirit was placed in his mother's body, so that they would watch him suffer. After killing his mother, as the only way to save her, Lucien voyages himself across the world for revenge. Also, being immortal is the best way for him to succeed. The second, goes by the name of Ten. As someone born on the rotten side of humanity, Ten never desired much in life. However, his thirst for knowledge brought him to the power of Entropy, which happens to be the weakness of all immortals. Guided by his curious mind, Ten continues to master the power inside him, drawing him closer and closer to becoming immortal. Although Lucien and Ten have different goes, they are bound by interest at first. Nonetheless, as they move, their bond grows, calling others to them. Also, they have to do everything in their power to stop the undying Yotram that stand in their way.
EntropyF · 147.7k Views

Simulating Endless Possibilities: Invincible Once I Act

This is a story about the protagonist gradually uncovering the truths of various cultivation realms through a simulator, continuously improving himself in the pursuit of survival. Jiang Yifeng transmigrates into the eldest son of the Jiang family’s trading company in the Great You Kingdom. Initially, he believes he has entered an ancient society where he can spend his life idly enjoying entertainment. However, five years after his transmigration, the simulator activates. Each simulation allows him to randomly draw different talents. Fitness Expert: Your physical training results are beyond the ordinary. Eye of Insight: You can see partial information about everyone. Extreme One-for-One: The person who kills you will die simultaneously with you. During his first simulation, Jiang Yifeng discovers that this world is not what he thought—it has cultivators. Moreover, in just over a decade, these cultivators will come to destroy his family. After this revelation, Jiang Yifeng begins to simulate continuously for self-preservation! Through simulations, he keeps exploring the truths of this world and striving to improve his strength. In reality, he continues his carefree lifestyle. After numerous simulations, he discovers that the place he inhabits is nothing more than a sealed-off area, akin to a prison. In this place, people are forbidden from cultivating or seeking immortality. Otherwise, they will be hunted by an organization called "Immortal Arrival Gate." This discovery makes Jiang Yifeng feel even less secure, so he works harder at simulating to exchange talents and cultivation... As he simulates repeatedly, Jiang Yifeng finds that the truths of this world are far more complex than he imagined. Even he, along with those around him, seem to have extraordinary origins. And all of this gradually unfolds within the simulations. When Jiang Yifeng finally becomes invincible, the truth he uncovers is...
rshipgoodsare · 101.4k Views