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1. 301 奇 Planet of Wonders 奇遇星球 Wald Beast of Zhengyang Palace正阳宫的瓦尔德兽Urban422k WordsOngoing A chance encounter brought a retired soldier an extraordinary power. Faced with a world overrun by demon-infested nations of tigers and wolves, he rose up without hesitation, fought on the battlefield, unified the nations, and transformed the world. In the end, he fulfilled his long-held dream of establishing a global system of democratic freedom, bringing lasting peace to humanity. From then on, he was surrounded by good fortune in love, as stunning women from every nation competed to declare t 31Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 302 鹿 A Deer Treads the Dust of Yong 鹿踏雍尘 Linlugu City林鹿谷城Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Yong dynasty, royal princes fought for the throne, military governors carved up the realm, and aristocratic clans meddled in government. The foundations of three hundred years crumbled, while the northwestern frontier lay strewn with bones. Lin Lu, a poor young man from Gucheng, joined the army in Shuofang with the ambition of “defending the land and securing the borders.” But when his army rations were stolen, his military achievements taken from him, and his rel 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Lin Lu, a commoner from a humble background, rises from the ashes of war to establish his base in Shuofang, advancing step by step with meticulous planning. His advisors and strategists are cunning and ruthless, his four wives each possess unique talents, and his iron cavalry sweeps across the northern Qiang territory. The story unfolds with a series of high-octane plot twists: Chi An Yuan's counterattack against Ma Yue, Jia Yu's treacherous scheme to dismantle the Qiang tribe, and the Dark Feather Guard's web of intrigue across the land. Reading this is like playing a game of chess; the cold, sharp pen brings to life the clash of power and intrigue, creating an immersive experience—this is not a lighthearted thriller, but a guide to survival in a chaotic world, where every step is carefully planned.

3. 303 三 Liu Jingsheng, Father of Three Kingdoms: From Wancheng to Ruling the Realm 三国家父刘景升从宛城逆袭天下 Morning Breeze, Moonlit Bath晨风沐月Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A seemingly ordinary accident completely changes Liu Qi’s fate. Just then, the course of his destiny takes a strange turn. When he regains consciousness, he is astonished to find himself in a completely unfamiliar world: the Three Kingdoms era. Even more unexpectedly, he has become Liu Biao’s eldest legitimate son and heir, the lord of Jingzhou. The change in his status fills him with delight, as if he can already see a broad road leading to a glorious future. In this age of chaos, his noble pos 119Reads8.3Score14214d adds

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   The Three Kingdoms! Beautiful women! Conquering the world!

4. 304 极 The Leisurely Prince 极品闲王 Sleeping to the Rain in the Bamboo Sea竹海听雨眠Historical508k WordsOngoing I, Lin Wanfeng, was an overworked civil engineer in the 21st century before I transmigrated into the sixth prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, a kingdom modeled on the Ming. I just wanted to be an idle prince. Who knew the barbarians would invade! I promptly headed to my bitterly cold fief in the northeast, where the barbarians were even more arrogant than I'd imagined! No matter. As a fanatical builder, I have just one creed: “When we're poor, use tactical flanking maneuvers. When we're rich, blo 1Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   I highly recommend this book. It's about transmigrating to the sixth prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, settling in the northeastern region, developing infrastructure and heavy industry, using cavalry to fight against invaders with firearms and crushing them with cold weapons. The descriptions of the imperial court and the battlefield are both excellent.

5. 305 水 Water Margin: Restoring the Realm 水浒：重整山河 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Historical118k WordsOngoing After transmigrating, he gathers one Water Margin hero after another, fights monsters and levels up, and eventually becomes a regional overlord. He battles the Jin forces and leads his cavalry to avenge the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident, marching across the grasslands around Zhongdu and pushing west with his troops... A low-cost way to build a cavalry: sell horses to fund the wars. The ridiculous antics are genuinely hilarious, hahaha, I can't stop laughing. Let's look forward to it toge 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Officially approved historical fantasy novel → Multiple female protagonists → Cavalry battles → Capital established in Ili!! No system → No airplanes or artillery → Cold weapon combat → Strategic planning → Tactical combat → Sneaky ambushes… Let's look forward to it! 21121

6. 306 天 Tianchen Continent 天晨大陆 Chen Tianchen陈天晨Eastern Fantasy361k WordsCompleted This story has a vast setting, long-running foreshadowing, a large ensemble cast, and a slow build. If you don't enjoy extensive background and setup, you can start at Chapter 12. If you love high-octane battles, start with Volume Two. If you like academy settings and young love, start with Volume Three. If you prefer stories about lords, start with Volume Four. At the end of each chapter, the author adds notes, and some chapters include reader comments and illustrations. The images will be grad 37Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   A grand backdrop, extensive foreshadowing, a slow burn, and a strong logical loop. The clash of Soul Master legions, conflicts between empires, collisions between major civilizations, and wars between humanity and other races. Here, there are not only swords, but also eighteen kinds of weapons. Not only swordsmen, but also knights. Four continents and five regions, five divine cauldrons, four divine beasts, and five divine dragons. The final calamity is approaching; who will prevail? The Golden Roc spreads its wings, burning all lands.

7. 307 带 Taking Silly Girl on Adventures in the Sixties 带着傻妞闯六零 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban186k WordsOngoing Su Tianci is a military academy graduate. On his way to find Technician No. 88, he is inexplicably struck by a falling object and transmigrates to the fiery 1960s. He thinks he’s doomed, but to his utter surprise, the thing that hit him was actually the Chinese-made 2060 model, Sha Nü… 761Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Superior to ordinary people.

8. 308 穿 Transmigrating to the 1960s: The Rise of a Nation 穿越六零之民族崛起 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban142k WordsOngoing Su Tianci was a graduate of a top university, but despite his excellent grades, someone else took his place. With no other options, he donned the iconic delivery uniform and started delivering food. But when it rains, it pours. On the road while making a delivery, he ran into a menace on wheels: a heavy truck. With the truck’s buff in effect, he resolutely joined the transmigration brigade… 172Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 309 双 Dual Crossing in the 1960s: The Fiery Years 双穿60之火红年代 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban152k WordsOngoing Su Tianci was an outstanding graduate of a military academy with a bright future ahead of him. But after accidentally discovering the principal’s affair, he was expelled on a trumped-up charge. His family was already poor, and the incident dealt a devastating blow to the energetic young man. He had not even entered the working world, yet the sordid ways of society had already taught him a harsh lesson. He planned to drown his sorrows in alcohol, but when he closed his eyes and opened them again, 278Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 310 万 The Controller of Ten Thousand Worlds, Roaming the City 万界掌控者都市逍遥 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban3.4M WordsOngoing Wu Zhantian, a young man from Huaxia, accidentally fell from the summit of Mount Hua. He was rescued by the Venerable Myriad Swords, who happened to be passing by Earth. Wu Zhantian was then taken to the top-tier world of the Hongmeng Realm, where he became the Venerable Myriad Swords' disciple and began cultivating. By chance, his master found the Origin of the World in the Myriad Venerables' Secret Realm. But Dragon Rock Emperor, an ancient skeleton, and the Venerable Myriad Swords' eldest dis 1.4kReads6.4Score11714d adds
11. 311 两 Rising to Power Between Two Worlds 两界穿梭之崛起 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Male-Channel Fanfiction636k WordsOngoing After getting drunk and tumbling down a flight of stairs, the protagonist Wu Xiaoyao accidentally transmigrates to the 1970s. Luckily, he has the essential transmigration golden finger: releasing animals. See how Wu Xiaoyao carves out a place of his own in this fiery era. 577Reads5.4Score—14d adds
12. 312 铁 The Iron-Blooded Tigers Battle the Ming 铁血虎贲战大明 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Historical3.5M WordsOngoing Chinese special forces king Wu Zhantian was betrayed by a traitor during a mission. To avoid being captured by the enemy, Wu Zhantian set off the miniature bomb strapped to his body, dying alongside dozens of enemy special forces soldiers. By chance, he touched the laws of the game. He rebuilt his body, copied abilities, and saved the Ming Dynasty from ruin. To stop the Yangzhou Massacre and the Jiading Massacres, Wu Zhantian, China's special forces king, refused to stand by. He tore Aobai apart 1.2kReads7.2Score10314d adds
13. 313 两 Between Two Worlds: 1973 两界穿梭之1973 Miss Jian, Who Likes Old Rabbits喜欢老兔的简姑娘Urban350k WordsOngoing An unexpected transmigration brought Wu Xiaoyao, an outstanding young man from the 21st century, to the 1970s. The golden finger that comes with transmigrating gave him hope of surviving. As the System leveled up, Wu Xiaoyao discovered that he could travel back and forth between the modern era and the 1970s. Two completely different worlds opened up before him! 494Reads5.9Score—14d adds
14. 314 来 If You End Up in the Northern Song Dynasty’s Liangshan, Can You Really Leave Without Regrets? 来了北宋梁山还能留下遗憾么 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Historical300k WordsOngoing This book centers on the rallying cry: “Drive out the Tartars and reclaim the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!” A historically satisfying novel officially endorsed by the authorities → multiple female leads → leading troops to repel foreign invaders → avenging the Jingkang humiliation in blood → reclaiming the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!! A different take on the story of the Water Margin. The protagonist is warmhearted and down-to-earth, and the overa 4.5kReads—Score66714d adds

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    A different Water Margin storyline, leading troops to resist foreign invaders and avenging the Jingkang Incident—it might not be considered particularly outstanding! But the protagonist is humane and relatable, making it a good book worth adding to your bookshelf. The overall message is uplifting and passionate; even the villains are intelligent, mainly evident in their battles against the Jin army…

15. 315 兵 Marching Out of the Ten Thousand Mountains to Reclaim Our Homeland and Expand Our Borders 兵出十万大山，复故土拓新疆 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Historical885k WordsOngoing Liu Yongfu went up the mountain to gather firewood. In a dream, an old man told him that he was a mighty general who should defend his home and protect his people. When he woke, he also had a new set of memories from the future. Liu Yongfu decided that, besides defending his homeland, he should find the Han people a place to settle, help them survive more than a decade of war and natural disasters, and fight against imperialism... [Some parts of this story take liberties with history, or happen 5.4kReads—Score38514d adds

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    The male protagonist is reborn to reclaim his homeland and build a Han Chinese world for the people.

16. 316 回 After the College Entrance Exam, I Used My Foresight to Become a Tycoon 回到高考后，利用先知成富豪 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Urban841k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Chen Feiyu returns to the day after his class reunion, held after the college entrance exam. Using his information advantage, he makes up for past regrets. From the start, he sets his sights on the Brazil World Cup to earn his first fortune, then uses his expertise and memories to grow his money in the stock market. He also keeps in touch with his high school crush and his senior from university, wins the hearts of both beauties, and becomes a winner in life! 2.8kReads—Score11014d adds
17. 317 皇 Ming Dynasty Natives Versus Transmigrators 皇明土著大战穿越众 Would You Dare Say Yes?叫你敢答应吗Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Current plot: A newcomer to officialdom enters the inner circle as a pawn, but refuses to settle for mediocrity and wants to break free of his constraints. By chance, he gets caught up in turmoil on the frontier, where three hundred battered soldiers rout thirty thousand northern invaders. Zheng Zhi, a household retainer of the Zhen Ding Guard under the Ming rear army's Governor's Office, dreams of himself sixty years in the future. From then on, the Ming Dynasty gains a peerless talent in both 170Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Learn from time travelers, become a time traveler, and crush time travelers.

18. 318 王 The King’s Way: Who Can Stand Against Me? 王之道谁与争锋 I Am Wild吾狂尔Historical260k WordsOngoing He is Zhao De, the empire's fourth prince, raised in luxury and wanting for nothing. Yet, by imperial decree, he assumes a false identity, abandons the dignity of his princely rank, and joins the army on the battlefield. Starting as an unknown soldier at the very bottom, he fights bloody battles on the frontier and narrowly escapes death time and again. Together with brothers-in-arms who share his life and death, he rises step by step amid the smoke and chaos of war. In the mortal world, he 1Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 319 明 The Rise of the Late Ming: A Reborn Man’s Celebration 明末崛起：重生者的狂欢 The Eighth Sea第八海Historical3.8M WordsCompleted What should you do after arriving in the late Ming dynasty? The last unified feudal dynasty founded by the Han people was already nearing its end. Productivity was low, there was no industry, most people couldn't even read, and there was a severe imbalance between men and women. The only solution was to give the people land so they could eat their fill, then build schools where children could learn to read and do arithmetic. Next, establish a system that could be continuously improved, rebuild p 786Reads8.0Score10914d adds

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    The protagonist travels to the late Ming Dynasty, seizes land from the wealthy and redistributes it, establishes a completely new system, and builds a new Chinese empire.

20. 320 北 The Northern Song Dynasty’s Greatest Treacherous Chancellor 北宋第一奸相 Huo Guanjun霍冠军Historical447k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as Cai Jing, I'm going to carry out a once-in-a-millennium reform with Wang Anshi! A modern history student transmigrates as Cai Jing. By the age of seven, people are already calling him a prodigy. Looking at the corrupt court on the brink of collapse, he silently clenches his fists. In this life, he'll stir up the winds of change from the shadows. Secretly amass wealth, recruit talented people, gather leverage... Ten years of planning, all waiting for the right moment. When 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend these two books. The male protagonist quietly builds his own hidden power, using modern knowledge to create firearms, telescopes, and hot air balloons. He implements sweeping reforms, unifies thought through modern learning, and ultimately unifies the world. Both novels feature grand war scenes and a gripping, dramatic plot. They're incredibly good new alternate history books! [Smile][Smile]

21. 321 大 Han and Rome 大汉与罗马 Clouds and Sunset Fill the Mountains and Rivers云霞漫山河Historical974k WordsCompleted Yuan Hua is an ordinary man who transmigrates to the Han dynasty. Bewildered, he is swept along by fate and begins a grueling struggle, step by step. Grief, pain, heroism, sorrow: with a band of old and young people from many different peoples, he wanders across Eurasia. Everything he does is for one reason: to go home, to return to the land of an ancient civilization. The journey is filled with tears and blood, but also with the warmth people show one another. 94Reads8.9Score14814d adds

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    Iron horses and icy rivers come to my dreams

22. 322 匈 The Xiongnu Royal Tent: Rise of the Dragon’s Heir 匈奴王帐：龙裔崛起 Heaven-Slaying Black Dragon天煞乌龙Historical298k WordsOngoing Modun Gutu awakens his memories and realizes that although the Xiongnu are brave warriors, their people are divided into countless tribes, their economy is backward, and their culture is impoverished. Armed with knowledge far beyond his time and helped by his three older sisters, he begins reforming the tribal economy, unifying the written language, and building a new army. But to the south, the “Great Qin” plans to build a wall and cut off the northern routes, sealing in the Xiongnu. Meanwhile, 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Rise of the Grassland Wolf King [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

23. 323 争 Conquest of a Thousand Dynasties: The Yellow Turbans Sweep Across the Peninsula 争霸万朝：黄巾席卷半岛 Teemo in the Grass草丛提莫Historical252k WordsOngoing (If you love raising huge armies, make sure you stick with it until Chapter 11, when the massive army-building begins!) Wang Jing is reborn amid the ruins of Anping County, at the easternmost edge of Liaodong Commandery, surrounded by hundreds of refugees from various dynasties. In this world, the powers of every dynasty in Chinese history have been thrown into chaos by some unseen hand. The Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties… even the Warring States and the Five Barbarian 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New Book Seedlings Yellow Turban Series: Special Forces Explosive Soldiers

24. 324 至 March on Jincheng! Rout the Five Hu With a Thousand Troops! Conquer Xushan 至晋破龙城！千军乱五胡！踏胥山 Three-Coin Vinegar with Scallions三文陈醋加葱Historical113k WordsOngoing Set in the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties! This is a fictional setting, so don’t take it as history! [No System], [lecherous old rascal], [you’ll know from the start that he’s definitely no saint], [he has no choice but to do what he does early on to stay alive. He’s nearly starving to death, so he has to resort to this]. There’s no cultivation and no superhuman martial arts. It’s roughly like a fictionalized Wei-Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties era, not a historical novel, just 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is tough. Hardly anyone watches this kind of thing. It's only just started, there's no system yet, but they gave me some small abilities early on, I almost starved to death. [Learned it]

25. 325 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Ming Dynasty: Starting Out in the Martial World 穿越明末从江湖开始 Illusions Eighteen幻化十八Historical484k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Martial World + Underworld + History + Court Politics + Scheming + War] The martial world and the imperial court have never been entirely separate. They are two opposing sides of the same coin. Some people live in the martial world but yearn for the court, while others serve at court yet dream of the martial world. The court isn't the only force driving the wheels of history. The martial world also plays its part in shaping the course of events. My name is Zhang Hanyu. I'm a hi —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a time-travel story with no system.

26. 326 穿 Transmigrating as Jiang Wei: The Legend of Reviving Shu Han 穿越姜维重振蜀汉传奇 Weizhou维洲Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Wen Yang, Guanqiu Jian, Zhuge Dan, Du Yu, Wang Jun: these legendary generals, all recorded in the official histories, turn out to be my, Jiang Wei's, devoted little fans. They follow me across the battlefield as I shake up the Three Kingdoms. And with fourteen beauties, including A Dai, always by my side, I have lovely companions to brighten my days and tender hearts beneath their heroic exteriors. In the chaotic Three Kingdoms, strategy clashes with passion. See how I, Jiang Wei, live the most 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Repeating crossbowmen, Tiger Guards, Pu Yuangang's steel sword VS Tiger and Leopard Cavalry: Who will rule the world? The Huihui cannon, the Military Academy's thunderbolt cannon, unparalleled in the world—Shu Han will unify the land! [Laughing]

27. 327 罪 Son of a Convicted Minister: Laying Low in Jiangnan to Build a Maritime Empire 罪臣之子：苟安江南成就海商帝国 Weizhou维洲Historical528k WordsOngoing Fourteen Beautiful Women by My Side, Living It Up! Nurhaci calls me uncle by marriage, and the Wanli Emperor calls me uncle. Longqing, Jiajing, Wanli, Zhang Juzheng, Qi Jiguang, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Lady San will all appear. A historical transmigration drama with a System. I transmigrate to the eras of Jiajing, Longqing, and Wanli, encounter fourteen stunning women, build a maritime trading empire, and claim fame, fortune, and beauty. A history PhD transmigrates into the Ming dynasty. He pla 1Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 328 宋 Emperor Huizong of Song Taken North: Reviving the Great Song and Unifying the World 宋徽宗北狩：复兴大宋，统一全球 A Friend of Li Shu李树的朋友Historical328k WordsOngoing Li Shu, an expert on Song history, dies suddenly and transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, the foolish ruler who is being taken by Jin soldiers to Wuguo City in the humiliation of Jingkang! Trapped in a prisoner cart, with the imperial clan captured and the whole realm cursing him, the original owner was destined to die in a foreign land, with all hope lost! But I have the golden finger of knowing all of Song history, along with expertise in modern military affairs, governance, —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Transmigrated into the body of the most tragic king of a fallen kingdom! He rallied a righteous army, invented firearms, and fought against the Jin army, only to be betrayed by his own son, Zhao Gou! The subsequent plot is explosive; if you're looking for a good read, grab it now!

29. 329 卡 The Continent of Carlos: Rise 卡洛斯大陆：崛起 Trails of Flash闪之轨迹Eastern Fantasy703k WordsCompleted A transmigration story set in another world resembling medieval Europe. Xu Chen unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Tris Dillin, the youngest young master of the Dillin family, and begins a grand, eventful life of his own. (Farming + Conquest + Political Intrigue) The blurb doesn’t do it justice. Come on in and see for yourselves! 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a fantasy world lord story, combining conquest, farming, and political intrigue. There are many battles; initially, infantry will be more prevalent, but later cavalry charges will take over.

30. 330 让 You Want Me to Take the Fall? Fine, I’ll Show You How It’s Done 让我当替罪羊，好我当给你们看 Craftsmanship Obsessive匠痴Historical124k WordsOngoing The realm is in chaos, and the late emperor left an edict naming Chen Kang crown prince. In truth, he is a powerless figurehead, meant only to quell the people's anger. Who could have guessed that this crown prince would be a master at winning people over? —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Then beat up the enemy

31. 331 求 Survival, but in Warhammer Fantasy 求生但中古战锤 Not Called Wang Lei不叫王磊Eastern Fantasy180k WordsCompleted The moment Shen Lang opened his eyes, he discovered he'd become a disposable pawn at the very bottom of the dark world. Greenskins roared, ratmen dug tunnels, and evil gods whispered. Humanity was nothing but trembling ants caught in the cracks. But his eyes could see things others couldn't. [Automatic attack mode activated!] [Analysis: Iron content in soil beneath your feet is 37%. It can be smelted!] [Warning: A Chaos storm will arrive in 3 hours. Wall resistance to erosion: 0%!] While other 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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32. 332 从 Awakening from the Battle of Changping 从长平之战醒来 Neighbor相邻人Historical217k WordsOngoing Lin Mo, a modern surgeon, falls into the sea of corpses at the Battle of Changping and becomes an immortal wandering through the cracks of history. He once built a refuge amid the flames of the Warring States period, debated medicine with Bian Que, and watched the First Emperor pursue his ambitions. During the Chu-Han conflict, he also took on the identity of Huang Shigong, hoping to steer the course of history. Across two thousand years, he witnesses the rise and fall of civilizations time and —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An immortal healer traverses a thousand years! From the corpse mountain of Changping to the Chu-Han Contention, he transforms into Huang Shigong to guide history, protect the Bamboo Slip Academy, and pass on the spirit of culture. See how a modern soul writes a legend in ancient times!

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