Kakuyomu Next's #1 Ranked Web Novel 'Those Who Seek Immortality, We Call Them Daoists' Vol. 3 Released Digitally! Limited-Time Campaign Offers Free Reading of Series Continuation

KADOKAWA Corporation has released the third volume of the popular web novel 'Those Who Seek Immortality, We Call Them Daoists', hosted on the web novel site 'Kakuyomu Next' (developed jointly with Hatena Co., Ltd.), exclusively as an e-book on June 5, 2026.

Author: Gen Tsukita
Illustration: Hotaru Takeda
Release Date: June 5, 2026
Label: Dragon Novels
Price: 1,550 JPY (excl. tax)
Format: E-book

The strongest Daoist is finally unleashed—
Den Kou, a boy with memories of his previous life, aimed to become an 'Immortal Divine Hermit' using his photographic memory. The conservative Elder Zen, jealous of Den's talent, plotted to frame him. Facing traps such as collusion with other sects and the fabrication of damaged guidebooks, Den fought back with the ancient sword technique 'Ikouken' and his uniquely improved secret skill 'Kagerou'. He successfully defeated the corrupt Elder Zen, but...

Kakuyomu Next is running a limited-time campaign where you can read the continuation of the book for free!
On the reading subscription service 'Kakuyomu Next', where the original work is serialized, a limited-time campaign is underway allowing readers to read the continuation of Volume 3 for free. Furthermore, while usually only the first 1-20 chapters are free, chapters 1-50 (equivalent to Volume 1) are also specially opened for free!

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the charm of this work!
Campaign Period: June 5, 2026 (Fri) – June 21, 2026 (Sun)
Free Range: Chapters 1–50; Chapters 151–170 (continuation of Volume 3).

Manga adaptation is also serialized on Kadokomi!
The manga adaptation by Shingo Takatori is currently serialized in 'Dora Dora Flat ♭' on Kadokomi.