Looking for Novels with Multiple Identities, Where the World Is a Chessboard and Everything Is Part of a Grand Plan 求多身份，以天下为棋局，天下布局的小说

1. 251 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin’s Secrets and the Triangle Star Pattern 丝路玉鉴：李烬秘事之三角星纹 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE34k WordsCompleted Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin's Secrets, the Triangular Star Pattern 2Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 252 鬼 The Spirit Venerable of Guiguzi 鬼谷灵尊 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今20k WordsCompleted Ghost Valley Spirit Venerable 2Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 253 易 The Mystic Sovereign of the Way of Yi: The Legend of Guo Pu 易道玄尊：郭璞传奇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今11k WordsCompleted The Daoist Mystic: The Legend of Guo Pu 4Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 254 秦 Qin Shi Huang: The Spirit Cauldron Arc 秦始皇·灵鼎篇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今17k WordsCompleted Qin Shi Huang: The Spirit Cauldron Arc 4Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 255 玄 Li Mi, the Mystic Chancellor: Divining the Cosmos and Aiding Four Dynasties as an Immortal 玄相李泌：易数定乾坤，仙踪辅四朝 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今20k WordsCompleted Li Mi, the Mystic Chancellor: Divination Sets the World in Order, an Immortal Aids Four Reigns 3Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 256 抱 The Immortal Path of Baopu: The Legend of Ge Hong 抱朴仙途之葛洪传奇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted The Immortal Path of Baopu: The Legend of Ge Hong 3Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 257 鬼 The Medicine Cauldron of Guiguzi 鬼谷药鼎 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted The Ghost Valley Medicine Cauldron 4Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 258 汉 Divine Judge of the Han Prison: The Biography of Zhang Tang 汉狱神断：张汤传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今23k WordsCompleted The Divine Judge of the Han Prison: The Biography of Zhang Tang 1Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 259 雨 Rain Falls on an Old Dusk 雨落旧黄昏 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Rain Falls on an Old Dusk 1Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 260 劫 Martial Peace Through Tribulation and Dust 劫尘武安 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted Wu'an Amid the Dust of Calamity 1Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 261 故 Deep Love for the Former: Ping Jun's Farewell 故剑情深：平君辞 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今18k WordsCompleted Deep Love for an Old Sword: Pingjun's Farewell 4Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 262 奇 Strange Treasures Conquer the World: The Secret Schemes of Lü Buwei 奇货驭天：吕不韦异谋传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今27k WordsCompleted Mastering Heaven with Rare Goods: The Strange Schemes of Lü Buwei 2Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 263 皇 The Book of the Supreme Principle Governing the World 皇极经世书 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今18k WordsCompleted The Book of the Supreme Ultimate's Worldly Order 23Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 264 金 Ashes of War: Fifty-Nine Years of the Liu Song Dynasty 金戈烬：刘宋五十九年兴亡录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Ashes of the Golden Spear: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of Liu Song Across Fifty-Nine Years 3Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 265 我 Me, an Outer Sect Disciple, Became the Immortal World's Ancestor by Keeping a Low Profile 我，外门弟子，苟成仙界老祖 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今28k WordsCompleted I, an Outer Sect Disciple, Cautiously Became the Immortal Realm's Ancestor 1Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 266 过 The Expired Convenience Store 过期的便利店 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今16k WordsCompleted Expired Convenience Store 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 267 东 Mystic Arts of Dongshan: The Qin Dynasty’s Downfall 东山玄相：肥水折秦 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今21k WordsCompleted Eastern Mountain's Mystic Physiognomy: The Qin Dynasty's Fertile Lands 5Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 268 苍 Nine Transformations of the Azure and Yellow: Li Si’s Cauldron 苍黄九变：李斯鼎 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Nine Transformations of Heaven and Earth: Li Si Ding 5Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 269 开 From the Start, Imprisoned by the Empress, I Secretly Become Invincible 开局被女帝下狱，我偷偷无敌 Iron Bell铁钟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Hao transmigrates to another world and works himself to the bone helping the empress ascend to the throne, only to be discarded once he’s no longer useful and thrown into the imperial dungeon. Luckily, he awakens the Lie-Flat System. As long as he lies flat, he earns rewards. [Ding! Lie flat for one day and receive an unparalleled physique.] [Ding! Lie flat for one month and receive an immortal cultivation technique.] [Ding! Lie flat for one year and receive a Saint’s Dao Fruit.] And so, a 310Reads7.1Score140Shelves

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    When the Empress discovered that those plotting rebellion from all sides were all part of a scheme!

20. 270 大 The Dragon's Successor 大龙接班人 Eastern Red Casanova东方红情圣Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Campus romance + political intrigue + military affairs + powerful connections The protagonist, Zhou Ziqing, was taken away by an old Taoist priest when he was just a month old and taught various skills. At eighteen, he came down from the mountain and became “invincible,” possessing martial arts, medical expertise, and exceptional intelligence. He also navigates the political arena, takes part in extensive military operations, and lays out comprehensive business strategies, all on an epic scale. 311Reads8.4Score137Shelves

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    The male protagonist was picked up by an old Taoist priest when he was just over one month old and taught his skills in the mountains. At the age of eighteen, he came down the mountain and began an invincible road to life... Military + campus love + official power + background. The plot is novel, the plot is ups and downs, and the content is rich and colorful. The male protagonist Zhou Ziqing is a versatile man in both civil and military affairs. After graduating from university, he climbed to the pinnacle of officialdom step by step. Under his leadership, Dahua once again embarked on the road to great rejuvenation, and finally became the top of the world. The heroine Lu Wenya is gentle, considerate and kind, and has been silently supporting Zi Qing from behind.

21. 271 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A gangster boy enters the officialdom and favors power and tactics.

22. 272 荆 The Wind Rises in Jingdu, Awaiting the Coming Rain 荆都风来待雨临 Rain Falls on Jingdu雨落荆都Historical1.9M WordsOngoing Overnight, a young blacksmith from a shop in Shengang becomes the last surviving grandson of a powerful family of scholars, whose influence once reached the highest halls of government. A pigeon’s whistle marks the way home, and old books conceal a conspiracy. With a nameless sword in hand, carrying his grandfather’s hopes and his adoptive father’s instructions, he steps into the turbulent world of Jingdu. The Shanfu Academy, deep within the Imperial College, is no ordinary place of learning. It 105Reads8.7Score125Shelves

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    What happened during the Six Dynasties? How could it all become a matter of factional intrigue? He's not the main character, but stories from the past that resemble his will surely appeal to those who enjoy historical intrigue, martial arts, and court politics.

23. 273 江 The Jianghu Shares My World 江湖共我 Chasing Light, Mu逐光沐Eastern Fantasy177k WordsCompleted Cang Lan was once a legend of the martial world. Now he is content to work as a lowly server at the Tongming Inn, polishing a rusty soft sword only in the dead of night. That is, until Lu Li, the gentle and refined master of Listening Wind Tower, knocks on his door with a jar of wine called "The Past." One hides a blood feud, the other carries the fate of the world in his heart. From chance meeting to entrusting each other with their lives, they shatter conspiracies across the martial world and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who understands?! Still feeling unsatisfied after finishing *The Order of Mountains and Rivers*, and still hooked after reading *The Legend of the Dark River*? This book directly fills all your expectations for martial arts camaraderie and political intrigue. Inheriting the spirit of friendship and Eastern chivalry from *The Order of Mountains and Rivers*, and replicating the intrigue and grand scale of *The Legend of the Dark River*, Shen Canglan and Lu Li will wield their swords to carve an unparalleled legend between the martial world and the imperial court. Daily updates without fail! Click to see how a reclusive master and a gentle author unravel conspiracies, avenge blood feuds, and unite in the martial world. You'll be absolutely hooked! Don't miss out!

24. 274 无 The Supreme Imperial Way 无上帝道 Bi Ma弼马Eastern Fantasy42k WordsCompleted Is this world real or false? Can immortals truly exist? Are the gods merely legends, or nothing more than distant fantasies? And where are the saints of legend? Everyone says they have heard of them, but has anyone truly seen them? Immortals, please hear the suffering of all living beings. Send down your blessings and save us from our pain! Great gods, can you hear your believers praying to you day and night? This broken world needs your grace to cleanse its battered body! Holy saints, we need y —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 275 她 She Came as an Immortal, He Left as One 她仙来，他仙去 A Stranger's Heart Returns陌本归心Fantastical Romance290k WordsOngoing She was a Heavenly Realm Palace Lord who fell into the mortal world. Gentle yet sharp, with her life nearing its end, she drinks the blood of mortal boys. She journeys toward the Heaven's Gate, waiting for someone who never returns, then fights her way back to the Heavenly Realm for revenge. He is unruly and has no close friends, his heart empty of hope. Once he embraces death, he grows stronger against stronger foes. Even when he feigns unconsciousness to avoid a marriage, one punch is enough t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book, conceived over ten years, is a ensemble piece, a super ensemble piece, with all the main characters. The initial setup took a long time, so don't be fooled by the title; hold back until you find the Human Emperor and take off. It's full of blood and tears, with multiple storylines: the Human Emperor's storyline, the imperial court's storyline, the martial arts world's storyline, the celestial realm's and demon realm's storyline, and a romance storyline. The truth is revealed with a twist, and even the novel's title is foreshadowing. The author guarantees with the lives of his entire family of six that on the day of completion, readers will discover the truth and be unable to put it down.

26. 276 本 Origin Ring: A Good-for-Nothing Servant's Path to Immortality and Renegade Immortal 本源戒：废柴杂役的修仙逆袭路 The Rushed One Who Likes Huangjin Feng喜欢黄金枫的匆匆Eastern Fantasy207k WordsOngoing So what if he has a mixed Five Elements spirit root? So what if he is a menial disciple of the Qingyun Sect? Zhang Fan happens upon the Origin Ring, whose ink patterns gather spiritual energy and refine all things. From then on, this good-for-nothing makes a comeback and embarks on a decisive path to immortality. He keeps a low profile in the menial disciples' quarters, making a name for himself in Qingyang City as the alchemist known as Mo. He refines top-grade pills, amasses mountains of spir —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 277 执 The Heavens' Game 执天局 H Qiushui FuyanH秋水拂烟Eastern Fantasy575k WordsCompleted On the Tianheng Continent, East and West have stood opposed for a thousand years. The East cultivates immortality, the West cultivates demonic arts, and the people in between learn one thing: how to survive. Shen Du is a small-time broker in the borderlands. With no spiritual roots and no magic, he gets by on his silver tongue and a mind sharper than anyone else's. Until one day, an ancient relic crashes down on his head. The East wants to seize it, the West wants to claim it, and even the immor —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 278 锦 Vermilion Beneath the Brocade 锦下朱红 Love Cats, Don't Keep Them爱喵不养喵Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing I'm a burned-out office worker taking time off to focus on writing. I'll update again once it's finished, though it may take quite a while. If fate brings us together, forget about me for now, and I hope we cross paths again someday! [The heroine roams the martial world, fights on the battlefield, reads people's hearts, schemes for power, and has a little golden finger. The men are all supporting characters, with no rivalry between women.] A flash of golden light appeared on the horizon, and a s —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book; it's full of alternate identities. The female lead is incredibly intelligent, skilled in political maneuvering, martial arts, and military strategy, plus a bit of a cheat code. There's no competition between female leads. The male lead is a master strategist. All the opponents are intelligent; it's very engaging, with plenty of exciting, cute, and tear-jerking moments. [Staring emoji]

29. 279 疯 Madcap Fantasia 疯批家的狂想曲 Black and White Images黑白画映Fantastical Romance467k WordsCompleted Modern Arc: This world’s fate was decided long ago. Every choice we make leads to an ending already written. And I, Shu Yue, was the one who tore open every prelude with my own hands. Ji Hua’s ten years on the run began because of me; Chen Songhan’s two thousand years of waiting were for me; My older sister, Shu Wen, fell into the time of the Qin Dynasty because I got her involved; Ancient divine beasts, underworld generals, and a phoenix’s true form all gathered in the same storm because of me. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The villain wants to turn the tables on heaven

30. 280 独 The Song of the Lone Traveler [Part One] 独行歌【上】 Jin Jinze瑾瑾泽Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted [Dual Female Leads + Pure Romance + Fantasy + No Doormat Heroine + Xianxia] Duty vs. self, the weight of sacrifice, the shackles of identity, and a pure romance built on mutual salvation. No doormat-heroine antics, just hardcore romance: “You saved me once, so I’ll repay you with my life, and then with the whole world.” —Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    With three perspectives and three identities, he has a rare perseverance in the turbulent world. He never gives up in the face of difficulties. He has the world in mind and has the quality of looking at the overall situation beyond personal grievances.

31. 281 寒 Journey of the Cold Blade: From Refugee to Ruler of the Realm 寒锋行：从流民到摄山河 A Wildly Imaginative Brain胡思乱想的大脑Historical288k WordsOngoing A hidden heir lurks in the refugee camps, while the Nine Cauldrons fracture the land and set the beacon fires alight. Xiao Yu, a lowborn refugee struggling to survive in a border camp in the state of Yan, has no idea that his blood carries the loyalty and grievance of a renowned general from the former dynasty. A forced conscription sweeps him into the meat grinder known as the Battle of Canglang Plains. Amid mountains of corpses and rivers of blood, his innate “Eye of Insight” lets him spot a g —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist has a super IQ and is very smart at every step. This is a very interesting historical fictional novel.

32. 282 万 The Number One Godslayer of Ten Thousand Ages 万古第一杀神 Writing Across the World执笔天涯Eastern Fantasy10.0M WordsCompleted Earth’s strongest assassin transmigrates into another world. Rising from humble beginnings, he pursues the throne of the ultimate God of Slaughter. He battles ten thousand sects, ventures into sword burial grounds, enters martial halls, treads through sinister tombs, seeks ancient immortals, and fights ten thousand gods... Along the way, Su Xuan claims the top spot on the All-Heavens Villains Ranking. “As long as I live, the righteous path of this world will bow beneath me, and every villain und 2.6kReads8.6Score183Shelves

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    These two books are complete.

33. 283 万EN The Greatest Evil God of All Time 万古第一邪神 Writing Across the World执笔天涯Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted A thousand years ago, the Chosen One of Heaven's Mandate took his sacred bones, stole his identity, and replaced him. A thousand years later, he had become a titan of the demonic path, only to die in a single day and return to his youth. “In this life, I seek neither fame nor glory. I only want to live freely, settle my grudges, and cut down everyone who has wronged me.” The Taiyin Emperor's Son, Young Master of the Saint-Demon Sect, founder of the Underworld, butcher of purgatory, inheritor of 399Reads8.5Score178Shelves
34. 284 刘 Liu Ling Turns No Guest Away 刘伶不留客 Lin Jiuchong林九重Historical557k WordsOngoing No transmigration. This is the story of a young man in the final years of the Eastern Jin dynasty. His entire family is massacred. His father dies after laying a plan in motion, leaving behind a fragment of a map. The young man begins by investigating an old case involving the Zhenbei Army, founded by his father, bent on revenge. Then Former Qin invades, and Xie An prepares to take the field. Should he investigate the old case, or save the world? After the war, a powerful minister usurps the thr 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical and strategic piece of martial arts. There is no time travel or anything like that. The beginning is just the layout.

35. 285 护 Defending the Nation: Starting by Saving the Empress 护国：从救下皇后开始 Leisurely Guest in the Deep Mountains深山悠客Historical703k WordsCompleted Liu Yi, the elite special forces “Wolf King,” transmigrates into the body of a discarded prince’s guard. Leading three hundred cavalrymen, he rescues the rebel leader Lin Xue and captures the palace. They seal their alliance with blood: “You abandon the throne, and I’ll take it!” In two years, they crush the rich and powerful; in three, they unify the country, then ride beyond the borders of the Han realm. On their wedding night, Lin Xue slips off her phoenix robe. “I don’t want to be empress. I 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The world is a chessboard and all countries are chess pieces!

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