There Must Be No Female Lead!!! Preferably a Protagonist With No Emotions, No Saintly Behavior, and No Mindless Conformity 一定要无女主！！！主角最好没有感情不圣母幕流

1. 151 我EN I'm Just Grinding Stats, They Insist It's a God-Tier Talent 我就刷个词条，他们非说神级天赋 Ancient Fish in an Ancient Well古井里古鱼Urban629k WordsCompleted [High Martial] [No Power Suppression] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Exhilarating Battles] [Traits] With the college entrance exam approaching, Jiang Yan, who has the [Heaven Rewards the Diligent] trait, decisively heads into the wilderness to fight monsters, level up, and grind his stats. In the Divine Martial Space, billions of deaths pile up into god-tier traits. “Through unceasing diligence, you have successfully opened your meridians and awakened the talent Ironclad Body.” “Through relentless tem 12.8kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves
2. 152 致 Deadly Haunted Grounds: The Death Countdown Begins! 致命诡地：现在开始死亡倒计时！ Dong Yu东鱼Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + horror instances + survival + mild scares + no romance] The curse of the Bronze Ghost Mask descends. Those chosen must embark on one deadly journey after another. Time is running out, and death is drawing near. Who will make it out alive this time? [The B&B Butcher] In a creepy old house, ghostly figures appear whenever night falls. Anyone who enc 28.6kReads8.5Score2.9kShelves

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   No female lead, no ambiguous relationships

3. 153 我 I Turned the Horror World Into a Raising Game! 我把惊悚世界玩成养成游戏！ Yu Zuo予作Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A mysterious force descended upon Earth, giving rise to another world of terror. Everyone was forcibly sent into the world of horror games on their eighteenth birthday. While everyone else was immersed in fear, struggling to survive in the cracks between life and death, Qin Nuo discovered that he could earn System rewards by influencing the ghosts’ emotions. And every time he completed a dungeon, he could establish his own business in the world of horror. So he became a food runner at the Yin Sp 112.4kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves

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   Highly rated thrillers without a female lead ✅

4. 154 规 Rules of the Paranormal: The Horrors? They're All Family 规则怪谈，诡异？都是一家人 A Slime一只史莱姆Mystery947k WordsCompleted [Rule-based horror + national destiny + no romance + livestream + original scenarios + mild scares + warm and healing] Three years ago, rule-based horror arrived, launching a game that put the fate of nations on the line. Every month, chosen players are randomly selected from various countries to enter the horror world and clear its challenges. Clear a challenge, and you earn generous rewards. Fail, and the chosen player dies, while the horror descends upon their country. The Xia Kingdom has alr 15.5kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
5. 155 离 Unbelievable! I Just Returned to the Village, and the National Treasures Are Lining Up to Be Adopted! 离谱！刚回村，国宝排队求收养！ Spring, Spring, Joy, Joy春春乐乐Urban233k WordsCompleted [No System + No livestreaming + No female lead + Memes + Cute pets + Farming + Healing] “Dahuang, tomorrow I’m taking you to town to get your balls snipped.” “What the hell! Lin Ye, are you even human? I’ve stopped chasing after females, all right?!” After one teasing remark, Lin Ye was shocked to discover that he could understand every animal’s muttering! As a veterinarian with a conscience, Lin Ye was thrilled: his golden finger had finally arrived! But he never imagined that his first patient 3.1kReads8.0Score380Shelves

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   The protagonist negotiated with the wolves using dried cured meat, successfully rescuing the golden monkey mother. This approach is both logical and showcases the protagonist's wisdom, avoiding the cliché of mindless brute force. Recommended for those who enjoy intellectually stimulating plots.

6. 156 双 Two Souls, Two Lives: I'm Invincible on the Path to Immortality! 双魂双命：修仙路上我无敌！ In the End, Just One Person终究只是一人Eastern Fantasy758k WordsOngoing [No female lead, genius ice-attribute sword cultivator, character growth, decisive and ruthless] “Death Dao Intent, manifest!” A black yin fish appeared before Gu Jianqiu. “I myself have not comprehended the Dao Intent of Life.” “Yet the Dao has myriad paths.” “Killing... can also be the ultimate realm of ‘death’!” At a thought, the baleful aura around him spread, and the Dao Intent of Slaughter bloomed like thorns. “Without life, I shall prove death through slaughter, and use death... to perpet 881Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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   A sword cultivator with an ice-attribute celestial spiritual root and a special physique. He killed a Void Beast cub in the early stages, seizing the Void Stone, and later mastered the power of space. He is decisive in killing but not indiscriminate, and there is no female lead. He cultivates the Killing Sword Intent and the Death Sword Intent, and possesses the Human Emperor Banner. He is only good to his own sect, maintaining harmony within the sect, and there are no instances of him looking down on others or being plotted against by elders.

7. 157 诀 The Dao-Cutting Art 诀天道 Yue Xin Hengtian月信恒天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no clichéd plot, a cunning lead, fully realized characters, no System, twin swords) The twin swords ring out, cleaving the heavens. Let souls be severed and bones torn out as you will. The world shall know no more bloody storms. I am both demon and god! With everything shattered, can it be made whole again? Faced with the shackles of fate, he will cut them apart with his twin swords! The gods and demons wage war for a hundred years. The Heavenly Dao is merciless, treati 3.2kReads—Score261Shelves

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   I thought it was just another tired fantasy trope, but when I opened it, I found that the protagonist was a complete goofball in the later stages, but he was extremely cunning and took revenge on the spot. There was no system or cheat, and the protagonist relied on his intelligence and dual swords to kill everything in the process. In the end, he even cleaved the Heavenly Dao. It was so satisfying!

8. 158 我 I’m Terminally Ill, Yet I Still Have to Save the World 我都是绝症了，还要操心救世 The Playwright排戏人Urban98k WordsCompleted (No CP + insectoid invasion + book two) At thirty-four, Yu Xiao quit his steady job and rented a small farmhouse on the outskirts of a third-tier city. For the first thirty-some years of his life, Yu Xiao had lived an utterly ordinary existence. The only extraordinary thing was that he was diagnosed with a terminal illness at thirty-four. At the time, Yu Xiao thought this would probably be the high point of his life. Half a year later, however, a doomsday-saving System calling itself 888 cam 7Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 却 Yet Was Forced to Master Social Skills 却被迫掌握社交技能 The Playwright排戏人Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted (No heroine, no romance, standalone cases, and conversations with animals. Complete.) (Book five) Zhou Peng can talk to small animals. He uses this ability to solve cases, but he also often receives reports from animals. To those who don’t know what’s going on, Officer Zhou seems to be possessed by the Grim Reaper. Wherever he goes, trouble is sure to follow. Officer Zhou says: I want a vacation. This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. 2.1kReads9.0Score236Shelves
10. 160 绑 Bound to the Strongest Family System, Our Clan's Prodigies Emerge One After Another 绑定最强家族系统，族中天骄辈出 Little Cloud Crane小小云中鹤Eastern Fantasy790k WordsOngoing [A family cultivation novel, ensemble cast, behind-the-scenes protagonist, no romance, no ambiguous relationships.] The protagonist is male, but there are quite a few female members of the family, roughly a 1:1 ratio. If that bothers you, please read with caution. Su Xiuyuan is nearing the end of his lifespan. While out searching for an opportunity, he encounters a fourth-tier demon beast. He escapes, but after exhausting all his resources, his injuries still show no sign of improvement. Just as 3.1kReads—Score155Shelves

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    The patriarch of a Golden Core clan, no romantic pairings or ambiguous relationships, an ensemble piece, behind-the-scenes story.

11. 161 七 The Seven Kings Reunite, and Judgment Descends 七王重聚，审判降临 Baili Guyan百里孤烟Urban3.7M WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless + high martial arts + comedy + King of Slaughter + plot-driven power fantasy] Distant bells toll! The horns of war spiral through the air! Eagles survey the earth! Vultures feast on all living things! The Sword of Judgment hangs high! An ancient king descends! Slaughter! The prologue to an absurd apocalypse! Slaughter! The finale of a false golden age! At the end of the last century, the vast and devastating War of the Gods, sparked by the Radiant Army and the Eternal Nigh 98.7kReads8.6Score6.1kShelves

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    [Decisive and Ruthless + High-Level Martial Arts + Humor + King of Slaughter + Plot-Driven Thrilling Novel] The distant bells toll! The horns of war swirl! Eagles survey the earth! Vultures devour all living beings! The sword of judgment hangs high! An ancient king descends! Slaughter! The prologue to an absurd apocalypse! Slaughter! The final chapter of a false golden age! At the end of the last century, the vast and tragic war of the gods, instigated by the Light Army and the Eternal Night Army, ended abruptly with a victory for the Light Army. However, at the end of this century, the remnants of the Eternal Night Army have returned, the Light Army is crumbling, the Eternal Night is encroaching on the earth, and the ancient gods have issued a divine decree: The Great Calamity will eclipse the sun, black and white will be reversed, the Seven Kings will reunite, and judgment will descend! Fang Xin unintentionally awakens an SSS-level killing talent. His long-lost grandfather suddenly sends a message, instructing Fang Xin to face a mirror for half an hour at dawn. At dawn, Fang Xin faces the mirror. As he turns around, the Fang Xin in the mirror lies on a throne, a smile on his face. You are me, and I am you. I am Judge Zero! The leader of the Seven Kings, the King of Slaughter! [Pouting][Pouting][What][Shy][Shy][Shy][Shy]

12. 162 在 In This Insane World, I Choose to Give Up 在这个发疯的世界，我选择摆烂 Free-to-Play God of War零充战神Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Invincible protagonist + cyberpunk Lovecraftian horror + ensemble cast + no heroine + dystopia + dark humor + wild imagination] [Anti-cliché + genre-defying] This is a world where people with god-defying abilities are everywhere. After transmigrating into this cyberpunk Lovecraftian world, where “obsession can turn people into monsters,” Quan Yuwu discovered that he was a bug in the world’s underlying logic. The Old Gods descended, corrupting all life with their indescribable presence. He sai 2.5kReads6.8Score154Shelves

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    No female lead, no romantic subplots, invincibility is the only reason for arrogance.

13. 163 末 Apocalypse: Slaughtering All of Humanity 末世：斩杀全人类 Hai Guang亥光Sci-Fi & Apocalypse246k WordsOngoing [Apocalyptic Evolution] + [Time-Based Superpower] + [Dark Tone] + [Lone Wolf] + [No Female Lead] + [Communication with His Future Self] + [Villain’s Script] + [Cultivation] + [Academy] The towering Velenby Wall rose from the ground, separating ordinary people from cultivators. Inside the wall was highly advanced technocultivation; outside lay a thriving modern metropolis. The Abyss invaded, and the apocalypse descended upon Blue Star. A voice from Ye Zhen’s future self sounded in his mind: My na 190Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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    No female lead, protagonist is evil and selfish, a lone wolf, post-apocalyptic spiritual energy revival, time-based superpowers.

14. 164 等 Are Levels and Martial Skills Just Progress Bars to Me? 等级和武技在我眼里是进度条？ Shining Great War God闪闪发光大武神Urban526k WordsOngoing [High-martial-arts setting + no female lead (no harem) + System + modern urban martial arts + unbeatable family background] [Gentle power fantasy + feel-good power fantasy + no angst + no stupidity + sound logic + upright values] Jiang Mingyuan is the young master of a top family, but his awakened talent is so useless that he’s worse than an ordinary person. When he turns eighteen, the System comes online. The System tells Jiang Mingyuan that as long as he keeps helping others, he can rapidly 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No heroine, no saint.

15. 165 人 The Greatest Joy in Life: Being Reborn 人生最得意之重生 The Supervillain of Chaoxi Hall朝熙殿的超坏星Eastern Fantasy436k WordsCompleted A top scholar in his past life, he died with his blood splattered across the Golden Hall. Reborn in this life, Chen Zhi'an brings his “Exquisite Literary Gall” and joins the declining Shouzhuo Peak. There are no heaven-defying cultivation manuals here, only the most basic Qi Refining Art. There are no divine weapons, only a rust-covered sword called “Mountain Sinker.” His senior brother drinks too much, his master is lazy, and everyone mocks Shouzhuo Peak as a gathering place for failures. Yet a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No female lead, saving the world

16. 166 长EN Eternal Prudence: Starting with a Suona, Funeral Rites to Immortality 长生苟道：开局吹唢呐，送葬修仙 The Rooster Crows, Two and a Half Years Pass雄鸡一唱两年半Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsOngoing [Immortal Cultivation + Comedy and Memes + Ordinary Protagonist + Heroine + Laying Low + Status Panel] Bai Yu transmigrated to an immortal-cultivation world. From the start, he was immortal, and performing funerals made him stronger. Bury a grandmaster martial artist and gain a max-level Golden Bell Shield, with the vitality of a dragon! Bury a Nascent Soul cultivator and gain a top-tier Heavenly Spirit Root, with extraordinary talent! Bury an Immortal Emperor of the Myriad Worlds and gain the T 51.7kReads8.9Score4.2kShelves
17. 167 错 The Wrongly Placed Murder Case 错位追凶 Yao Miao遥淼Mystery338k WordsCompleted Lawyer Shi Yi takes on a death penalty review case and meets Ting Fang, a condemned prisoner in the twilight of her life. To his surprise, Ting Fang seems to know him. She not only asks him to retrieve something from a certain place, but confidently insists that they will be in touch again. Not long afterward, Ting Fang is executed. Shi Yi intends to put the matter behind him, but somehow he still goes to the place she mentioned. There, he finds an old music box and a notebook Ting Fang left fo 12.4kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
18. 168 我 I’m Trapped in a Strange World 我陷入了诡异世界 Water Goods 66水货66Mystery838k WordsCompleted (There are many clues planted early on, so please be patient as you read.) Someone asked me: Could it be that humans are actually being eaten by certain creatures when they die, and that it’s merely disguised as illness or some other cause? I answered: Of course. I can see it all, including the real way they die. Sometimes I can’t help thinking that humans aren’t all that different from the chickens on a farm. 990Reads8.0Score107Shelves
19. 169 我 I Use a Coin to Rule the World 我用一枚硬币玩转规则世界 Ying Jie颖杰Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted [Rules-based horror + not a power fantasy + no System + no national survival game + no livestreaming + no tired tropes + horror + deduction and puzzle-solving + suspense + fictional setting + requires some brainpower] (A fairly unusual first-person narrative, but easy to read and more immersive.) The university I’d eagerly looked forward to turned out to be a bizarre academy. It was full of all kinds of strange rules: Dormitory rules, campus rules, competition and event rules, mission rules… You 7.5kReads8.8Score552Shelves
20. 170 末 Apocalypse Rebirth: Evolving from a Maine Coon 末世重生：从缅因猫开始进化 Frog in a Well坐井的蛙蛙Urban246k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse Rebirth + Beast Evolution + Evolving into a Nine-Tailed Cat + Stays a Cat, No Romance + Near-Invincible] Good news: I’ve been reborn! Bad news: I’m a cat. After being reborn in the apocalypse, Zhang Yang became a stray Maine Coon. He was already planning to find a two-legged human and settle down as their pampered cat. But then he discovered the apocalypse was out to kill him? It turned out he wasn’t a traveler from another world, but a soul from the old days. Just as he started fran 284Reads6.4Score108Shelves

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    No romantic pairing, no human transformation, Maine Coon cat, post-apocalyptic monster storyline.

21. 171 窃 Steal a Hook and Die: The Hostage Prince Seizes the Throne 窃钩者诛：质子夺位 Romance Novel Enthusiast集众言情小说爱好者64k WordsCompleted The Petty Thief Is Executed: The Hostage Prince Seizes the Throne —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No romantic pairing.

22. 172 开 From the Start, I Deciphered the Code of Life and Led Humanity to Ascension 开局解析生命代码，我带人类飞升 The Green of Green Gables绿山墙的绿色Urban318k WordsOngoing After Shen Shuo loses his government job, he unexpectedly discovers that he can see the underlying life code of all things. He learns that the civilizations of the myriad worlds, spread across twenty-dimensional universes, are nothing more than twenty floors of "experimental apartments" owned by the Universal Corporation. The universe requires energy to be conserved and won't allow civilizations to grow unchecked, so it enforces a strict system of civilization evaluations and upgrades. In real —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No female lead, no romance plot

23. 173 第 The Sixth Mass Extinction: My Cancer Cells Can Evolve 第六次大灭绝，我的癌细胞能进化 Thieving Dong贼贼冬Urban843k WordsOngoing The sixth mass extinction has begun! The moon, which has existed since time immemorial, is actually the final boss! It was also responsible for Earth’s first five mass extinctions! Under the influence of lunar radiation, the “dragon” genes inside every living creature on Earth begin to mutate, including those of all humans! The protagonist Yang Jian’s “dragon” genes mutate after fusing with cancer cells. His body is gradually replaced entirely by cancer cells, granting him unimaginable abilities 1.3kReads—Score128Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend my own book. The protagonist is deeply hurt by women, and there's no female lead.

24. 174 寻 Searching for Serenity 寻找安宁 Wolves Climb Down the Mountain狼爬山下Eastern Fantasy439k WordsOngoing Zhao Xiangping transmigrates to an era where might makes right. The System grants him tremendous strength, then takes off, leaving him to survive alone in this world. In the end, he carves out a place of peace with the sword in his hand. No heroine. He kills only so he can retire. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Brothers, sisters, young and old. A truly female-centric, non-saintly, non-dramatic, non-brainless, and decisively ruthless story.

25. 175 从 Immortality Begins with a Lowly Servant 从小杂役开始长生不死 Baby Sea Whale海鲸宝宝Eastern Fantasy120k WordsOngoing [Mortal’s journey + no System + no golden finger + no heroine + not invincible + not a power fantasy + brisk pace + ruthless and decisive] A modern young man accidentally transmigrates into the world of immortality and stumbles onto the path of cultivation, struggling onward in search of the Dao. The road to immortality is harder than climbing to the heavens, yet even in the face of countless dangers, his heart remains as steadfast as stone. Fang Qing transmigrates here and starts as a lowly ser 55Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a story about ordinary people, without a female lead. The protagonist is decisive and ruthless, neither a saint nor weak. The villains are intelligent, the plot is fast-paced and engaging, and it's highly readable. It's worth reading!

26. 176 从 Cultivating Immortality as an Outer-Door Servant 从外门杂役开始修仙 Baby Sea Whale海鲸宝宝Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [Mortal's Journey + No System + No Golden Finger + No Female Lead + Not Invincible + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Fast-Paced + Decisive and Ruthless] A young man from the modern world accidentally transmigrated and stumbled into the path of immortality, struggling onward in his quest to become an immortal. The road to immortality was harder than ascending to heaven. Faced with countless dangers, his resolve to seek the Dao remained as solid as stone. Fang Qing transmigrated here and started ou 2.3kReads6.2Score109Shelves
27. 177 虫 The Insect Swarm’s Leap 虫群跃迁 Doo-ah Doo-ah嘟啊嘟啊Urban453k WordsOngoing Zhang Ming woke up one day to find he had transmigrated to another world and hatched as the queen of an alien insect species. As Zhang Ming explored, he discovered that for some reason, the nest he was in had fallen into ruin. But he soon learned why: the natural enemy of the alien insects, the very ones responsible for his predicament, had found him and begun hunting him down. Fortunately, Zhang Ming used every trick at his disposal to escape. He established his own nest and gradually expand 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a high-quality book. Although it doesn't have a rating, I've been following it. It's not mindless or formulaic. The pacing is a bit slow at the beginning, but it gets really good by chapters five and six. The male lead is a bit cunning and lazy, but he's courageous. He laid eggs and had two daughters? Actually, he has two oxen and horses 😂 It's a lighthearted and humorous story about teamwork, caring for subordinates, maximizing alliance benefits, and avoiding infighting and violence.

28. 178 这 Something’s Not Quite Right in This Cultivation World 这修仙界有点不太对劲 Head of the Stove Crew灶班子班主Eastern Fantasy371k WordsOngoing ([Chinese-style horror · eerie cultivation · not for the faint of heart] The immortal world is a lie. Beneath it lies a man-eating hell. If you like stories like Dao of the Bizarre Immortal, come on in. If you're looking for a power-fantasy progression story, this isn't for you.) Li Changsheng has a Heavenly Spiritual Root. He is the personal disciple of the Qingyun Sect's leader, the foremost talent of the younger generation, and everyone's envy: the future Daoist heir. His only flaw is that hi 70Reads8.2Score569Shelves

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    After watching for so long, many things I wanted to say have finally been summed up in the word "good-looking".

29. 179 苟 The Way of the Cautious: A Pocket-Sized Paradise 苟道流，随身一个洞天福地 The Aggressive Grumpy Little Bear进击的暴躁小熊Eastern Fantasy274k WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy] [Eastern fantasy] [No heroine] [Cautious cultivation] [Portable pocket dimension] [Builds his own sect and faction] The protagonist’s soul transmigrates into a cultivation world, where he has an attribute panel that can check his condition at any time, as well as a restored paradise within a pocket dimension. [Stage One: Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment] The protagonist develops cautiously. He works for others, lives as a rogue cultivator, takes on disciples and bui 415Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    Want to try this? New book [smirking]

30. 180 高 Sent by a High-Tech World to Infiltrate a Fantasy World? 高科技世界派我到玄幻世界卧底？ A Flash of Sparkling Brilliance一闪漫天亮晶晶Eastern Fantasy218k WordsCompleted [High Martial] [Xuanhuan] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Psychologically Unhinged] Thirteen moons in the sky, limitless mysteries of heaven!!! Tonight, watch as time and space collide!!! When thirteen moons share the sky, great chaos is sure to follow!!! After transmigrating to a new world, Fang Yunqing discovers that he is a clone and undercover agent planted in this world by a high-tech civilization. He also learns that twelve of the thirteen moons are satellite bases built by the Federation around 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is worth reading.

31. 181 栖 Chronicles of Qiwucheng 栖梧城传记 Wuyi Recluse武夷散人Eastern Fantasy306k WordsOngoing A classic martial-arts detective tale, historical mystery, youthful passion, with no System or cheats. During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the realm had only just been pacified, and every trade was waiting to be rebuilt. The balance of power in the martial world shifted dramatically. The influence of the four great martial families, who controlled the Seven Gangs (power), Eight Associations (wealth), Nine Mountains (letters), and Ten Strongholds (arms), waned noticeably. The world's Fiv 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of chivalrous detectives and a group of young heroes. No female lead, no romantic pairing.

32. 182 穿 I Transmigrated to Sell Fake Medicine, Losing Money to Save the World 穿越倒卖假药，亏本拯救世界 Here Comes the A-Ba-A-Ba Monster啊吧啊吧怪来喽Eastern Fantasy151k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted and Humorous + No Heroine + Farming + Scheming System + Getting Strong by Giving Up] After transmigrating into the body of a good-for-nothing abandoned by his sect, he was cornered at his door by a tyrant from the Pill Sect, who demanded protection money from the start. Jia Yi thought his life was over, but who could have guessed that the “loss-making System” he’d bound to would turn around and give him three Heart-Eroding Fruits? The tyrant snatched them and ate them. Purple flam —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Sending Hearts] is definitely a novel fantasy novel without a female lead. Both its immersive experience and plot are excellent. 🌈 The pacing is fast, there are no bad points, and foreshadowing and plot twists are constant. I highly recommend this book.

33. 183 作 Doing Evil Makes Me Stronger, Even the Evil Sword Immortal Calls Me Bro! 作恶就能变强，邪剑仙都得叫哥！ A Little Frost Has Passed些许风霜过去Urban369k WordsCompleted [High Martial + Absolute Self-Interest + System + No Female Lead + Big Bad + Villain] [Saintly Heroes, Beware] In a High Martial world, martial arts flourished. Gu Cheng transmigrated into the only son of a powerful martial clan and awakened a Merit System. As long as he performed good deeds as judged by the System, he could gain stat points and level up? But… why is your definition of a good deed so strange? When he pins a classmate to the ground and humiliates him: [Detected: Host used the sol 41Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Selfishness, relentless killing to become stronger, a thrilling and ruthless story, already completed, but addictive to read.

34. 184 雪 Life-and-Death Gambit in the Snowlands 雪域生死局 Trusted Washlet心腹大浣Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing [Chinese Folk Horror + Gods and Ghosts + Folk Legends + Secret-Realm Exploration + Mystery and Deduction + Strong Allies] At an antique fair in Lhasa, I stumbled upon an ancient Tibetan stone tablet. Curious about its contents, I accepted an invitation to join a merchant named Lao Gun and the team he had assembled to search for goods. Together, we ventured deep into the barren mountains of northern Tibet to investigate an ancient temple. I never expected the old temple to conceal such mysteries. 8kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    Male-oriented, no female lead, no romantic pairing, no saintly characters, decisive and ruthless!

35. 185 失 After Losing My Memory, I Rise to the Top of the Great Dao Rankings with a Heart Seal 失忆后，我靠心印登顶大道榜 As It Was原本如是Eastern Fantasy198k WordsOngoing A cultivation world unlike any other. The appearance of Heart Seals leads the amnesiac protagonist, Shi Wuyan, step by step onto the path to becoming a powerhouse. No frustrating setbacks, no bleak darkness, and the excitement never stops... Cultivators train through the power of wishes, while some fall into depravity through the power of desire. Demons are tainted beasts, formed from the obsessions of those whose karmic burdens remain unresolved. Ability is no match for karma, karma is no matc 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A different cultivation system, a different world—the amnesiac Shi Wuyan embarks on the path to becoming a powerful figure step by step. A light and refreshing read, not frustrating, full of light and not dark. [Already added to wishlist][Already added to wishlist][Already added to wishlist]

36. 186 这 The Right Way to Use a Blessed Grotto 这才是洞天的正确使用方法 Crazy Pen Ghost疯狂的笔鬼Urban532k WordsCompleted After accidentally obtaining a mysterious black stone and discovering a mysterious pocket dimension, Mao Wubai declares, “This is how a pocket dimension should be used. Otherwise, what a waste.” And so Mao Wubai sets off on a world-creation adventure with the mysterious pocket dimension in tow. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good cave astronomy novel, no female lead.

37. 187 地 The Hoodlum Hero 地痞英雄 Cangyan Jun CYJ苍岩君CYJUrban103k WordsCompleted [Transmigration] [No Female Lead] [Street Brawls] "Where the land is harsh, the people grow fierce" is the most accurate description of this desolate place. For over twenty years, blood and violence swept through the land, dragging three generations into the raging tide of the times. Thugs and bandits, one self-proclaimed hero after another, took the stage, only to tumble from history's spotlight in disgrace. Flags of every color flew in turn, but in the end, all that remained was chaos. Amid th 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead has no romantic storylines; only supporting characters have romantic relationships. Furthermore, the male lead prioritizes efficiency and employs ruthless and cold-blooded methods.

38. 188 囚 Imprisoning an Immortal: After Failing to Covet the Immortal Lord 囚仙：觊觎仙君未果后 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted Also known as The Sickly Beauty Insists on Taking What He Wants by Force. A story about a man and a man. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review! Comments of all kinds are welcome, and I'll reply to every one! Two male leads, one-on-one, happy ending? Tragic ending? Beautiful, strong, tragic, obsessive love interest × proud, righteous paragon #HeChasesAndTheOtherRuns #ForcedLove #SubstituteRomance #ThePursuer'sRedemptionArcButDoesHeWin? Beautiful, strong, tragic · Unrequited love · Angs 91Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No female lead, just various tropes and entanglements.

39. 189 恶 With the Ledger of Evil Deeds in Hand, One Sin Seal Crushes Every Demon 恶行簿在手：罪印一开邪魔伏诛 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Mystery2.4M WordsOngoing A gentle, refined shopkeeper V a powerhouse who brings the muscle V an upbeat elite hacker V an aloof, proud, mysterious Seal Keeper Leveling-up progression + no female lead + multiple male leads + episodic stories + mystery + fantasy + urban supernatural + crime solving If it’s not your thing, feel free to stop reading or leave suggestions. Just don’t curse me out! If you like it, please leave a five-star review! All kinds of comments are welcome, and I’ll reply! Old objects whisper. The traces 115Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 190 第 The Seventh Squad Specializes in Ganging Up 第七队专业以多欺少 MuziABC456木子ABC456Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Urban Superpowers + Ensemble Team + Rousing Battles + Rule-Based Combat + Slow-Burn Growth + Dual Power Systems] A dual power system combining the Four Symbols telekinesis setting with Superpowers. The battles are tactical and carefully paced, not brainless. They’re full of passion, strategy, and rules, and every fight has been thoughtfully designed. Perfect for readers who enjoy watching a team grow and aren’t in a rush to see the protagonist crush everyone from the start. The Divine arrived, 72Reads—Score187Shelves

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    The story utilizes the four elements of wind, fire, water, and earth, with detailed combat and meticulously designed moves for each character. It's an ensemble piece, with six individuals each pursuing their own paths, yet always managing to unite in crucial moments. It's not a mindless, wish-fulfillment novel; it's a slow-burn, gradually building suspense. A good read if you're looking for something to read.

41. 191 人 At the Demon Suppression Bureau, I Kill, Never Save, and Get Explosive Traits 人在镇妖司，只杀不渡爆词条 Little Dragon Who Loves Fried Eggs爱吃荷包蛋的小龙Eastern Fantasy93k WordsOngoing Transmigration + System + ruthless action + power fantasy + no goody-two-shoes hero Transmigrated into the Great Xia Dynasty, where demons run rampant. Lu Chen awakens a trait-fusion System! Slay a demon and get a trait. Traits advance through white, green, blue, purple, gold, and red. With top-tier red traits at his disposal, his combat power defies the heavens. While others cross the river to atone for their sins, I slay demons and quell chaos! Join the Demon Suppression Bureau, wield a b 846Reads—Score156Shelves

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    Try this one.

42. 192 外 Alien Invasion: I Lead Blue Star into a Type II Civilization 外星入侵：我带蓝星进入二级文明 The Northern Isle Has a Sea北屿有海Urban1.5M WordsCompleted At 11:28 p.m. on September 7, 2025, a strange “blood moon” appeared in the sky. No one knew it was a final gift from a dying alien civilization. Ye Jinchen, a materials engineer, was accidentally implanted with the [Spirit Nexus] System, created by the “Aida Civilization,” becoming the sole heir to the technological legacy of a higher civilization. Two months later, the prophecy came true. An extraterrestrial predator known as [Jidu] tore through the heavens like a cold cosmic calamity and began 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No female lead? Let me recommend a different kind of post-apocalyptic novel. It's a science fiction post-apocalyptic story with a focus on technological development, and it's already over 300 chapters long. It's definitely worth following. The story begins with the Blood Moon event on the night of September 7, 2025, which triggers the inheritance of a remnant species from an advanced civilization. The alien invasion plot starts with the discovery of 3i/atlas by Oumuamua in July 2025. Watch how the science and engineering protagonist leads Earth in a difficult resistance, ultimately leading Earth to a Level 2 civilization and launching a counterattack against the invading alien homeworld!

43. 193 魔 Monster Compendium: I Can Summon Monsters Without Limit! 魔物图鉴：我能无限召唤魔物！ Floating Light and Rosy Clouds浮光霞云Sports747k WordsOngoing [Half data, half reality + comedy + meme references + no heroine + lighthearted, positive, and uplifting] A hundred years ago, disaster struck. Countless demons appeared, plunging the world into crisis and claiming countless human lives! At the same time, the arrival of Infinite Game made reality seem illusory, turning everything into a game! Beneath the apocalypse, humanity is as insignificant as dust. Who can save us? When people call for a hero, Li Chen says, “It’s simple. I’ll be the savior! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one definitely has no female lead [laughs]

44. 194 龙 A Dragon Kingdom Police Cadet Charges Into Maitira 龙国警校生，勇闯迈提拉 Thousand-Year-Old Stone Monkey千年老石猴Urban137k WordsOngoing [Decisive, not a bleeding heart, self-serving, scheming, highly intelligent, always planning several steps ahead]+ [Everyone is ruthless]+ [No System, no golden finger]+ [No characters acting stupidly, logical]+ [No heroine, female supporting character] Ye Zilu plays by his own rules! This is a logically consistent power fantasy: With his options exhausted in Longguo, Ye Zilu, a graduate of the Longguo Police Academy, ventures into Maitila to survive. After joining the police force, he uses ever 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No female lead, villain, cunning, not a saint, decisive and ruthless, self-serving, intelligent and shrewd, scheming and calculating, logical and not mindless.

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