One of the contenders for the longest epic fantasy novel is 'The Wheel of Time' series by Robert Jordan (completed by Brandon Sanderson). It is extremely long with numerous volumes that span a vast and complex world filled with magic, diverse characters, and an epic battle between good and evil.
Checking with libraries or bookstore staff can also be helpful. They deal with books all the time and might be able to point you towards some of the longest epic fantasy novels. They may know based on the number of pages or the overall reputation of certain series as being very long. Also, many libraries have systems where you can search for books by length or number of pages, which can be a useful way to find long epic fantasy novels.
Well, determining the precise word count of the longest epic novel is challenging. Different sources might report different figures. However, it's safe to say that they typically have an incredibly large number of words, often well over a million.
Currently, there was no official definition of the longest fantasy novel on the market because there was a lot of uncertainty in the definition and standards of fantasy novels. Some novels may only have a few chapters written, while others may have millions of words written, so it is difficult to have a definite answer.
However, some famous fantasy novels such as Battle Through the Heavens, Martial Arts, and Covering the Sky had already exceeded millions of words and become very popular classics on the Internet. These novels had their own unique worldviews, storylines, and character settings that were deeply loved by readers.
The longest epic in the world was the Epic of Gilgamesh. This epic originated from ancient India and was one of the most famous works of literature in the Indian subcontinent. It was also one of the most popular literature in the world. The Epic of Gilgamesh has a total of 84 volumes, covering the history, politics, culture, and mythology of the Indian subcontinent. It tells the historical events from 2000 to 1300 B.C. This epic was regarded as one of the cornerstone of Indian culture and had a profound impact on Indian and world culture.
One of the contenders for the longest fantasy novel is 'The Wheel of Time' series by Robert Jordan (later completed by Brandon Sanderson). It's an epic saga filled with a vast world, numerous characters, and complex magic systems.
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- "This Senior Brother Is Not Sturdy at All" was an Eastern fantasy novel. Su Chen chose the longest sword in the treasure trove.
- "Descent of the Immortal Martial Arts: I Have the Immortal Cultivation Simulation Machine": Fantasy-Oriental fantasy novel, the protagonist unlocked the Immortal Cultivation Simulation Machine.
- "The Great Way Practitioner": Xianxia-fantasy immortal cultivation novel, the protagonist pays attention to the cultivation of the mind, and the enlightenment is the first.
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It's hard to determine exactly, but some consider 'A Song of Ice and Fire' to be quite lengthy. The detailed world-building and multiple character arcs contribute to its length.
"Immortal Mansion's Longevity" is a Xianxia novel written by the author, Changting Kongsheng. The general plot of this novel is:
Becoming an immortal? Or become a demon! An ordinary immortal cultivator had obtained a mysterious immortal abode and had risen and fallen in the immortal cultivation world for a thousand years before finally dominating his fate!
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" Seeking Longevity in the Other World " was a Xianxia novel written by the author, Lone Sword Traversing the World. The general plot of this novel was:
I once saw the rise of chaos in the mortal world and witnessed the collapse of a dynasty. He had seen a wise ruler come into being, sweep away mountains and rivers, and reform the world. That year I was in my prime, standing behind the crowd with my hands in my pockets…Later, I heard that immortals obtained immortal techniques and stepped on the immortal path. On the path of cultivation, I stumbled. He had once heard that geniuses were shockingly talented! Lead the coquettish! As for me, I was just a passerby in the crowd. The Great Dao was merciless. As time went by, beauties aged easily. After that, I eventually became an immortal step by step. On the road. Some people said that longevity was like a dream, but it was all in vain! Some people said that cultivators should forge ahead! Some people said that 10,000 years was too long, and he was seizing every moment! Ah, right, right, right. Excerpt from Gou Dao Immortal Lord Gu Changsheng's Memoirs of the Immortal Lord! [Carefree Dao, longevity, mortal flow, decisive killing. The time span may be very long, and there may be many female leads.]
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The book " Immortal Cultivators Do Not Pursue Longevity " was written by the author, Wild Words Flower Blossom. It was a Xianxia story, a classical Xianxia novel. The general plot of this novel was:
Actually, there was nothing much to say. It was an old-fashioned transmigration story, but it was not an old-fashioned life.
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" Immortal Cultivation Records " was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel written by author Mingqi 1. The general plot of this novel was:
He did not seek wealth, but longevity. After Pangu created the world and the Gods and Demons fought for hegemony, the Divine Dao of the Heaven Realm disappeared, and the talents of the Immortal Realm, Devil Realm, and Demon Realm withered. The various realms wanted to replenish new blood and increase their strength. The immortals and demons hereby spread the cultivation methods of immortals and demons to the human world. He also set seven realms, Qi Cultivation Stage, Foundation Establishment Stage, Golden Core Stage, Yuan Ying Stage, Soul Separation Stage, Tribulation Passing Stage, and Immortal Dao…
There was no immortality medicine in the world, only immortality. Mortals could only officially step into the path of immortal cultivation by breaking through to Qi Cultivation and entering Foundation Establishment, thereby extending their lifespan by 300. The path to immortality required spiritual roots and comprehension. Those who were lacking would not be able to live forever even if they were favored by the heavens.
The main character of the story was a person without spiritual roots and knew nothing about immortal cultivation. He obtained the origin of heaven and earth by chance and achieved the Great Dao.
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" Unfettered Immortal " was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel written by the author, Feng Banxian. The general plot of this novel was:
Spirit Qi reviving, souls passing through the peaceful world, shattering the void, attaining immortality…Who could be immortal in this world?
A hundred years of life was but a snap of a finger, and the growth and decline of vegetation was but a spring and autumn.
Even a thousand-year-old tortoise would have its lifespan come to an end, and even a divine tree would have its day of decay.
When the song ends, the man's mortal bones are scattered, and a rotten sword casts longevity.
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" Seeking Longevity " was a Xianxia and Cultivation novel written by the author, Crazy Evil. The general plot of the novel was:
Mortals sought immortality, Daoists cultivated immortality, and immortals pursued longevity. What was the so-called longevity? Powerful strength? A lofty status? Or a long and endless lifespan? After ancient times, immortals mysteriously disappeared, and the path to becoming immortals was cut off. No one knew what the reason was, and it became an unsolvable mystery. From then on, it was extremely difficult to cultivate, and becoming an immortal was even more difficult than ascending to heaven. Longevity was just a distant wish in people's hearts. He had obtained the inheritance of the Battle Sage Sun Wukong by chance, but because of the sudden death of his loved one, he had walked thousands of miles to find the immortal cave, wholeheartedly pursuing the supreme method of immortality...
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" Journey to the West: My Desire to Live Forever " was a Xianxia novel written by a famous person. The general plot of this novel was:
There are five immortals in the world, heaven, earth, man, god and ghost, but I only ask one question, can I live forever?
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" The Way of the Sword, Seeking Immortality " was a Xianxia novel written by the author, a Taoist prince. The general plot of this novel was:
What was an immortal?
He jumped out of the Three Realms and was no longer in the Five Elements.
This was an immortal.
What was longevity?
My name is not written in the Book of Life and Death. What can you do to me in front of the evil mirror?
This is longevity.
And he asked him, Where are you from, and what do you ask of me?
He replied: I came from the world and came here to seek immortality.
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The Longevity Immortal Pearl was a Xianxia novel written by the author, Survival on the Immortal Road. The general plot of this novel was:
In Yuan Ling Continent, there were many sects and clans. Let's see how a mortal who accidentally entered the cultivation world would survive in the cruel cultivation world...
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" The Road to Longevity " was a Xianxia novel written by the author, Su Ming. The general plot of this novel was:
After being reborn, he stepped into a brand new world by chance.
There was always a higher mountain, and there was indeed a sky beyond the sky. r
Immortal cultivation! Could one really become an immortal after cultivating to the extreme? r
Longevity! What is longevity? r
The elders chase after him, and the younger generation follows him. Is there a time for this long road? r
Whether it's a fixed date or an infinite date, since I've already set foot on it, I won't give up! r
This was the story of a woman who pursued immortality…
"It might not be very satisfying, but I'll try my best to recommend a novel that is most relevant to your description of your needs." The book "Immortality: Starting from Constable" is a fantasy and oriental fantasy novel written by the author, Broadsword Kuofu. The general plot of this novel is:
Longevity Immortal, in the world, saw all kinds of things in the world, experienced thousands of strange stories, and lived freely between heaven and earth!
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You call a hundred thousand years longevity? That I Am Invincible " was a fantasy and oriental fantasy novel written by the author in seven days. The general plot of this novel was:
I started from the bottom, my talent is mixed, but I can live forever! The story of longevity began from then on.
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World Cultivation Journey was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel written by the author, who was confused. The general plot of this novel was:
The true body was hidden under the five mountains, and thousands of years passed with a flick of the finger. Cultivation had no time. A thousand years later, the various glorious civilizations hidden deep in the universe, the power of technology and the confrontation of cultivation. The confrontation between different races, was there a cold and heartless evolution behind the world, or was there a sinister pair of eyes watching…
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" The World is Too Desolate " was a fantasy romance novel written by the author Buhuan. The general plot of this novel was:
A magical world, a mysterious background, and the humans and demons who were enemies! What was fate? Who among the humans and demons could last forever?
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Immortal Mansion Longevity was a Xianxia novel written by the author, Changting Kongsheng. The general plot of this novel was:
Becoming an immortal? Or become a demon! An ordinary immortal cultivator had obtained a mysterious immortal abode and had risen and fallen in the immortal cultivation world for a thousand years before finally dominating his fate!
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" Invincible Ten Billion Years Ago " was a fantasy novel written by the author, How Can I Be Missing When I Become a God?
The Xianxia dream in his heart! The Xianxia World in his dream! The vast Divine Land was the world of immortals and gods. It was a glorious era that mortals could never imagine!
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" From the Extraordinary World, Crossing the Heavens " was a novel written by the author who recited sonnets. The general plot of the novel was:
The Wuxia world, the apocalypse of the wasteland, the legend of the dark night, the god-like technology, and the fate of Xianxia…This was a story that traveled through endless time and space in an extraordinary world.
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" The Supreme Dao of the Otherworld " was a fantasy novel written by the author, Little Xiaosheng. The general plot of this novel was:
Different worlds had different rules.
This book tells the story of a Dao Cultivator exploring the supreme Great Dao in a foreign world that was not in the Three Realms or the Five Elements.
This…was a world of battle energy and magic.
The world was wonderful because it was different!
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" Fantasy: Obtaining the Divine Suppressing Monument at the Beginning " was a fantasy novel written by the author, Sun and Moon Tonghui. The general plot of this novel was:
This was a bizarre world. There were gods, immortals, Buddhas, devils, demons, ghosts…There were philosophers discussing Taoism, the three religions standing side by side; there were warlocks cultivating immortality, alchemy immortality…There were court politics, mutual deception, Jianghu pleasure, chivalrous tenderness…There were all living beings, and there was Chen Chang 'an. " Today, with a three-foot-long blade in the sky, who dares to compete with me?"
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Eternal Immortal Marsh was a fantasy novel written by the author, You An. The general plot of this novel was:
All the heroes rose up together, and he alone dominated the world for thousands of years. The immortal talent was peerless, and one person condensed the Tao and became immortal.