Novels with Brilliant Protagonists Who Build Factions and Show No Mercy 集智商高，创势力，杀伐果断的小说。

1. 151 以 Prove the Way Through Killing: Demon Lord of the New World 以杀证道：新世界恶魔君主 A Streak of Black一道黑Urban686k WordsOngoing (Villain protagonist, ruthless action, supernatural powers, passion, summoning, lord, development and construction, slow burn. Stay tuned!) An unprecedented cataclysm sweeps across Earth. Hideous beasts emerge, and plants turn bloodthirsty and savage. Then mysterious wormholes roar open, and countless alien races surge in like a tidal wave, leaving human civilization on the brink of collapse. At this moment of life and death, humanity's potential erupts. Those with supernatural abilities awaken 139Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Creating a power, decisive in killing [thumbs up][thumbs up] Following the update (No system, no invincibility - a mortal's journey) A new world arrives in the apocalypse: Summoning demon generals to descend; the main storyline is coherent and clear; the protagonist uses a Tang sword; the abilities of the superhumans are very unique; multi-race invasion + alien beasts! Lords fight for supremacy, plunder, and build; the battles are fierce, exciting, and thrilling; producing different racial units; ruthless and not a saint; the villains are cunning and evil;

2. 152 天 Heaven’s Aid 天之佐 The Robin Who Can't Outlaugh Anyone笑不穿的知更鸟Urban566k WordsOngoing [Sci-Fi] [Urban] [Martial Combat] [Wits and Strategy] [Teamwork] [Comedy] [Lighthearted] [Underdog] [Awakening] [Superhumans] [Ensemble Cast] Lan Tianzuo is an ordinary high school student. He never expected to get caught up in a conflict between superhumans before the college entrance exams, or to discover by chance that he had two souls in one body, along with supernatural abilities like blood replication and blood-based healing. In an instant, he went from being a good-for-nothing to ascendin 392Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Take a look at my book.

3. 153 从 From the Desolate Realm, I Begin My Rise to Godhood 从天荒界开始成神做祖 Mr. One Leaf一叶先生Eastern Fantasy686k WordsCompleted A single general's success is built on the bones of countless fallen soldiers. The road to an immortal throne must be paved with the flesh and blood of the masses. Yang Yue transmigrates to the Tianhuang Realm and rises from a mere gang disciple, sweeping across the world to attain immortality. (An overpowered, easy-to-read power fantasy with decisive, ruthless action.) 310Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Everything I wrote, everything you said, come and see.

4. 154 横 I Conquer Another World with Nothing but My Own Talent 横推异界，我全靠自身天赋 Mr. One Leaf一叶先生Eastern Fantasy395k WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless, multiple women, invincible protagonist, self-interest above all] In a high-martial world, prodigies rise everywhere. Yang Feng transmigrates here, relying solely on his own talent. One day, he throws a punch, and the sky is stained with blood. Only then do people realize in terror that he has long since become the highest peak in the world. Yang Feng’s life story: sweeping aside all challengers and, before he knows it, becoming the supreme ruler. 315Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 155 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   A story of power struggles and intrigue between two strong characters, vying for supremacy in a chaotic world. Everyone is intelligent, and the narrative revolves around conquest, slaughter, and redemption. The only differences lie in differing stances and the fate of the nation; there is no absolute good or evil.

6. 156 重 Reborn in 1955 重生一九五五 Sparse Shadows, Inkstone Sinking疏影沉砚Urban574k WordsCompleted After completing the first phase of the lunar base in 2049, the protagonist set out to find the regret that had haunted his grandmother her entire life, prevent the persecution of Chinese people across Southeast Asia after World War II, and give the descendants of Yan and Huang more room to survive on Blue Star and greater influence across the planet. With help from the world's only autonomous artificial intelligence, his soul traveled back to 1955. In the end, he dismantled the "White Eagle," w 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves
7. 157 重 Reborn in South America, 1960 重生南美1960 Sparse Shadows, Inkstone Sinking疏影沉砚Sci-Fi & Apocalypse747k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Fanqie Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.2kReads—Score—Shelves
8. 158 对 Right or Wrong, One to Six 对错一比六 Countryside Villa乡村别苑Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted A unique era and extraordinary experiences shaped the main character Xiao Jiu's distinctive personality, way of thinking, and outlook on life. His views on many things differ from those of ordinary people, but he is no rebel against convention. His ideas about love and marriage are especially original: clear-eyed, perceptive, and above the ordinary. Reality often plays tricks on our ideals. Though Xiao Jiu is principled and upright, he still faces conflicts between morality and kindness, law and 413Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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   High IQ, high EQ

9. 159 献 Lord of Sacrifice 献祭之主 Wang Xin王信Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [A new book from a veteran author, guaranteed quality and regular updates.] [No System, beast taming, high martial arts, fantasy] Chen Gu transmigrates into a fantasy world where martial artists reign supreme and strength is everything. However, most people have no talent for martial arts. For ordinary people, the only way to reach the top is to spend nine years studying beast-taming theory and become a... Beast Tamer! While others cautiously spend their few spirit stones at the beast market, ch 2.9kReads8.6Score310Shelves

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   These are all top-quality books, and I highly recommend the first one! [KISS][KISS] The writing is superb, and the protagonist is incredibly intelligent and makes money like crazy! [Thumbs up]

10. 160 我 Where I Am Is Where the Jianghu Is 我所在之地，便是江湖 Wang Xin王信Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted “Cultivators are people too, and people die.” Chen Dao sits at the table, staring at the calligraphy and painting before him. After a moment of silence, he says softly, “Pass down the order. Tell our Dao Gang brothers to get ready for tonight’s operation. The target is the Tianxian Restaurant.” “Keep it quiet. I don’t want my father finding out that there’s a band of bandits outside the city who belong to his precious son.” In a secret chamber somewhere in the Chen residence. Chen Dao’s 1.8kReads8.9Score673Shelves
11. 161 瞻 Behold the One Who Stands Above 瞻彼阕者 Su Boni苏伯泥Urban607k WordsOngoing In one small country, GDP per capita once surpassed that of the United States and Japan. After 70 years of civil war, 15 million people are starving and 26 million live in absolute poverty. A new cabinet takes office and copies Rwanda’s homework. No money for national defense? Outsource it. Financial turmoil? Give up the sovereign currency. No money for major infrastructure projects? Invite capital fleeing the world to see how appealing version 8.0 of offshore finance can be... How will this cab 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wouldn't dare say he's highly intelligent, but he has certainly built up considerable influence. He even used cunning to seize the Panama port, a headache for both China and the US, and the Platts index, among other things. Is this the ruthless, decisive nature of a character like Yu Huatian?

12. 162 绑 Bound to an Ancestor, I Make a Fortune in the Modern World 绑定老祖宗，我在现代疯狂暴富 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Rewriting history from the moral high ground + cause and effect + unwavering devotion] She loved Gu Sinan for five thousand years. But her ancestor, Gu Mingze, erased all her memories! Fate took an unexpected turn. In a new world, she fell in love all over again with the cool, calculating Gu Sinan... Though Gu Shengwan was born unlucky and ill-fated in this new world, with little affection from her family and misfortune at every turn, she spent half her life struggling under a cloud of despa 25Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    67. The story is touching, and the writing is stunning.

13. 163 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a perfect match! This political intrigue novel set in an alternate Eastern history has built a complete worldview, with distinct characters, a tight and fast-paced plot, and a very delicate portrayal of human nature and the human heart.

14. 164 凤 The Phoenix Strategy 凤策 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Historical597k WordsCompleted The Kunlun divine veins hold the Six Kingdoms in check, while the rules of the Divine Palace conceal deadly traps. A researcher of ancient civilizations transmigrates as Zhao Yan, a dissolute prince. With the phoenix as his wings and strategy as his blade, he rises against all odds to the throne and rules the world. 96Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Please recommend it.

15. 165 重 Reborn in 1998: The Hundred-Day Countdown to Life System Activates 重生98百日生命倒计时系统启动 Loves the Forest爱森林Urban273k WordsCompleted At forty-five, Lu Bufan lay in his rented room, dying of end-stage stomach cancer and waiting for death in despair: His first love had died in a car accident, his virtuous wife had left because of his debts, and his son had cut ties with him. His whole life had been a joke! As death drew near, the Life’s Regrets Correction System bound itself to him. [100 days of life remaining. Correct your regrets after being reborn to extend your life. Fail, and you will die permanently.] He gritted his teeth 127Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 166 没 You’ve Got to Be Kidding: A Tang Dynasty Assassin Taking the College Entrance Exam 没搞错吧我一个大唐刺客参加高考 Loves the Forest爱森林Urban451k WordsCompleted A Tang Dynasty assassin has just beheaded a military governor, only to open his eyes as a hopeless high school senior! He spent the first half of his life relying on a swift blade. Now he has to battle trigonometry? With just 100 days left until the college entrance exam, what’s an assassin like me supposed to do? And just as the turmoil is still unfolding, he learns that his beautiful master has transmigrated from the Tang Dynasty too… 387Reads8.1Score—Shelves
17. 167 超 Superpowered Spycraft: An Agent's Blissful Path to Immortality 超神谍武，特工修仙爽歪歪 Chu Yuxiang褚豫翔Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.6M WordsOngoing Truth and illusion are hard to tell apart, And love, hatred, and old grudges stretch beyond count! Greed, anger, delusion, sorrow, joy, and resentment, Who among us hasn’t tasted them all? Spy wars, schemes within schemes, a world of temptation, Half-drunk, half-sated, still unable to enjoy the night. I can change a thousand ways, And unleash every supernatural power. Why should I fear their schemes and plots, Their sharp tongues and cutting words? I roam the sea of stars to settle old scores, W 5kReads9.5Score391Shelves

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    Humorous science fiction cultivation

18. 168 末 Wildflowers Bloom at the World's End 末日野草开花 Bian Fu边福Urban2.7M WordsOngoing Order collapsed in an instant. The neon lights of civilization were swallowed by the wasteland of the apocalypse, and simply staying alive became the most extravagant stroke of luck. Chen Mingfei never imagined he would be swept into a catastrophe engulfing the entire world. From a frantic fight for life and death in a hospital to the despairing struggle to survive in a dead, empty city, he is forced to wage a long and brutal battle with death amid the ruins. Here, suffocating cold snaps and na 2kReads—Score197Shelves
19. 169 临 A Final Wish 临终之愿 Lei-jie's Hopeless Simp蕾姐的老舔狗Mystery322k WordsOngoing [Not for everyone: a niche novel with no harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible hero, and no wish fulfillment. The storytelling is detailed, but the pacing is a little slow.] [Why I write: I'm not after money. I don't have much, but I have enough. What I hope for is understanding, and I sincerely look forward to thoughtful readers.] [Keywords: hard science fiction, rigorous logic, wit and humor, critical thinking, and knowledge from seventeen academic disciplines to broaden your perspective] 182Reads—Score102Shelves

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    My middle-aged critic's book recommendation: A crossover book, for ease of understanding, you can think of it as a combination of hard science fiction, strong strategy, and high-minded viewpoints, like "The End of Ten Days." However, the main characters are a bit abnormal, and if readers laugh uncontrollably, it's not the author's fault. The logic is rigorous; the knowledge from 17 disciplines is supported by orthodox theories, not just popular theories disguised as science. The story is ingenious, with interconnected plots, numerous foreshadowing elements, and all plot holes are resolved; it's not a fragmented story pieced together solely to prove the author's point. I don't care if this book turns my life around or changes my fate; the questionable title won't introduce me to any interesting souls...

20. 170 赤 Red Sky: The Dynasty Cycle 赤霄：王朝周期律 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical342k WordsOngoing Note: This is an epic war story. Don’t see that the protagonists are two men and assume it’s the sort of “two male leads” story some female readers enjoy. It isn’t! There are two male protagonists named here only because there isn’t room to list more than a dozen. Each subsequent volume will have its own protagonist, and the complete story will feature more than a dozen protagonists. Each protagonist belongs to a different historical period. Faced with the crises of their time, whether struggles 147Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books are substantial, logically rigorous, and intellectually stimulating. The author adheres to a people-centered historical perspective. The first book attempts to deconstruct the dynastic cycle through fragments of heroic epics. The second book elucidates the importance of checks and balances, free market economics, and the author's view of history as a people-centered perspective (not inherently righteous and, in fact, often ignorant, but undeniably influencing the course of history). The first book, being new, features exhilarating action sequences, with every punch and strike feeling real and visceral. The second book, starting from volume three, includes extensive descriptions of large-scale military battles, which are quite impressive. Both books delve deeply into the power struggles, politics, economics, resources, and systems behind war, going beyond mindless fighting.

21. 171 关 The Guanshan Pact 关山契 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical488k WordsCompleted On the western frontier, yellow sands bury the dead, and honor is as fragile as paper. The young Zhao Tianhao was merely a merchant’s son from Ping Wharf. With a heart full of sincerity, he kept his contracts, protected his family business, and brought peace to his neighbors. Yet the crushing might of the war-torn age destroyed his household, driving him to abandon trade and take up arms. He entered the death camp, managed military rations, trained a corps of death-defying soldiers, and defended 5.3kReads9.3Score577Shelves
22. 172 魔 The Demon Lord Descends to the Mortal Realm: From the Start, I Find the Empress's Embroidered Ball 魔尊下凡：开局捡到女帝绣球 Tai Moshen太末生Eastern Fantasy374k WordsOngoing [From the start, her kingdom is falling, and the embroidered ball she throws hits the Demon Venerable who fell from the sky!] What did Feng Qingyue do wrong? Her kingdom was doomed the moment she ascended the throne! Cornered by the leaders of two enemy nations, she threw an embroidered ball to choose between them, offering herself as a sacrifice. The instant the ball flew, a drunkard fell from the sky and caught it perfectly! The ministers cried, “Where did this good-for-nothing come from? Drag 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Demon Lord flirted with the Empress several times. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

23. 173 日 Japan's Warring States: The Ambitions of the Man Who Would Rule the World 日本战国：天下人的野望 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical278k WordsOngoing Reborn after death, he transmigrated to Japan’s Sengoku era, right at the time of the Incident at Honnoji. The Sixth Heaven’s Demon King, Oda Nobunaga, was destined to die. Japan, on the verge of unification, would once again fall into a patchwork of warring powers. As the saying goes, heroes are made by their times, and heroes also emerge from their times. Now, the times belong to me. The ambition to rewrite the history of Sengoku Japan and rise to the pinnacle of power as the ruler of the real 169Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Historical political intrigue, unsystematic yet not mindless. It focuses on intellectual and political struggles, ruthless decisiveness, and meticulous planning.

24. 174 乱 The World in Chaos: Biographies of Heroes from the Late Luan Dynasty 乱世天下：栾末英雄列传 Clouds and Water Are Ink云水皆墨Historical365k WordsOngoing [Traditional style + ensemble cast + alternate history + war + power struggle] His benefactor, the great general, died for his country by taking his own life. Little Wuzi witnessed it but was powerless to change the outcome. Even after death, his lingering soul could not bear to fade away. By a stroke of fate, he traveled back a hundred years. The long sweep of history unfolded before his eyes like a scroll: The great clans were arrogant and domineering. How could their power be confined to one 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the late years of the Da Luan dynasty, heroes and outstanding figures emerged in great numbers. Only those who were decisive in killing and ruthless could seize power and advance step by step to dominate the battlefield. In this chaotic world, who could fulfill their long-cherished wish?

25. 175 噬 Devour the Immortal Cosmos 噬仙宙 Duobao Yaji多宝雅集Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing “The stars are beginning to vanish one by one, far off in the distance.” What kind of power could be responsible? “Could there be a beast hidden in the depths of space, larger than the sun, swallowing stars one by one?” Immortals and gods vie for supremacy, and fiery battles sweep across the myriad realms of the heavens. The young Cheng Bai awakens the Gluttonous Beast Physique, ventures into another world and gains the legacy of a fiendish god. He cultivates the strongest divine arts, comprehen 1.4kReads8.9Score145Shelves

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    A young man descends from the mortal realm to the path of immortality, traversing countless heavens, overcoming numerous obstacles, and ultimately challenging the origin of all tribulations. The novel boasts a fresh setting, vivid imagery, nuanced character portrayals, and witty dialogue. A masterpiece of fantasy cultivation and supremacy!

26. 176 穿 Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms: I Am Liu Qi 穿越三国：吾乃刘琦 Jiu Shu Ci久舒辞Historical164k WordsCompleted [No System] [Political Intrigue and Scheming] [Building an Elite Cavalry and Infantry] [Cold Weapon Duels] [A Rich Sense of Three Kingdoms History] [Massive Infantry and Cavalry Battles] [Marrying Beauties, but Not as a Womanizer] [Dedicated Civil Officials and Loyal Generals] [A Kinsman of the Han Imperial House, Rebuilding the Han Dynasty Three Times] A modern special forces soldier and PhD in Three Kingdoms history transmigrates as Liu Qi, eldest son of Liu Biao, governor of Jingzhou. Inside, 268Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a must-read Three Kingdoms novel! No system, no god-making, cold weapon battles, large-scale naval warfare, land cavalry charges, one-on-one duels between generals, political intrigue, human manipulation, intertwined interests, marriage alliances between powerful families—everything you want to read is here…

27. 177 律 The Lawyer and the Judge: I Killed My Client 律师审判者：我杀了我的当事人 Feng Er Xi风二兮Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted 417Reads7.0Score153Shelves

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    The protagonist builds his own power base in real life, developing it step by step without a system. A good novel.

28. 178 黑 Underworld King: From the Detention Center to a Black-Gold Empire 黑道枭雄：从拘留所到黑金帝国 A Breeze Rising Again再起的微风Urban432k WordsCompleted During the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty, Li Sheng, leader of the underworld gang known as the Four Seas Gang, is betrayed by his subordinates. As he lies dying, his resentment forms a soul, and he unexpectedly travels through time to the modern day. On the day he arrives, Li Sheng is locked up in a detention center. Amid the center’s motley mix of people, he realizes that no matter how times change, human nature and desire remain eternal. The underworld will never disappear. The gang boss fro 93Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The underworld is never just about fighting and killing; it also involves human relationships, conflicts of interest, and complexities. This is the story of a gang leader who traveled from 500 years in the past, and his journey through the modern-day underworld. He encounters young girls, mature women, young wives, and older women.

29. 179 三 Three-Line Cycle: Reversing Course Westward 三线轮回：逆骨西行 Wolf's-Tail Fern狼尾蕨Mystery175k WordsCompleted A mysterious letter drags me into a deadly game spanning centuries! In the modern-day snowfields, I face evil spirits. Amid the flames of war in the Republic of China era, I save our ancestors. In the hidden palace chambers of the Ming dynasty, I uncover the secrets of the Jianwen Emperor... Piao Zhixuan and I battle across time, unlock the bronze mirror’s seal, and fight an evil spirit a thousand years old. Family destiny, duty to our country, and bonds forged through life and death knot togeth 125Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    A novel with no bad plots, no clichés, and no melodramatic tropes! It's absolutely captivating! Forget about those with systems and cheat codes; check out this book—it's truly amazing! From the Western Plateau to the liberation of Tibet, from the An Lushan Rebellion to the Ming Dynasty's expansion, a series of real historical events are strung together, and through coincidences, destiny unfolds!

30. 180 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance601k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.9kReads6.6Score209Shelves

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    [A Bloodstained Family][High-IQ Revenge: The Ultimate Game of Blood for Blood] His entire family is bathed in blood, yet he alone awakens! Not a mindless rampage, but a masterful manipulation of layers of intricate schemes and information traps to outmaneuver his enemies. He breaks through seemingly insurmountable obstacles with unconventional thinking, ruthless yet ruthless. Witness how the protagonist, with his single-handed wisdom, destroys an entire city and rewrites the bloody order! Fans of intellectual battles shouldn't miss this.

31. 181 被 Demoted to the Scrap-Dan Workshop, I Secretly Became Invincible 被贬废丹房，我偷偷无敌了 A Green Lotus一朵青莲Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing [Good-for-Nothing's Rise] [Alchemy Mastery] [Fiancee Pursues Him] [No System] Thrown into the pill-refining workshop for defective pills, mocked by the entire sect, and publicly dumped by my fiancee, I, Chen Changsheng, became the sect's biggest laughingstock. At the brink of despair, I awakened the Chaos Pill Physique! Defective pills? I refine primordial divine pills and gobble them down like snacks. A broken furnace? I summon the divine flames of the Nine Heavens and forge an indestructible D 212.9kReads8.5Score4.6kShelves
32. 182 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 377Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 183 神 Master of the Game 神操手 Qi Le Ge Lin麒了个麟Eastern Fantasy490k WordsOngoing After nine lives, can he escape his shackles? Can cultivating through code create a miracle? A seasoned spirit hunter starts out with a wronged spirit in tow and faces Hell-level difficulty from the start: Should he lie flat, or break free of his shackles? The One-Line Chasm, Soul-Eater Forest, the Inspection Team... The clues to extending his life point to the Guardian of the Abyss, locked away inside a ward. But when he risks his life to reach the Hall of Ten Thousand Clans, he discovers it is 86Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fantastical story with a high IQ and ruthless decisiveness!

34. 184 神 Divine Punishment Descends 神罚莅临 Witch's Evil Knight巫衣邪士Sci-Fi & Apocalypse214k WordsOngoing The virtuous suffer poverty and die young, while the wicked enjoy wealth and long lives. When you are oppressed by evil, have you ever wished, even for a moment, that the underworld existed? If it did, would you dare to peer into it for even one-millionth of a second? The year quantum computing underwent a revolution, Company R offered an answer: the Cyber Underworld. Professor Qi Yuan used computer simulations to resurrect sinners in a virtual world after death, where they would endure eternal 267Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ethical dilemma + micro-reasoning + subtle sharpness + intellectual battle + high concept + strong emotion + strong plot twist. Imagine this: You wake up after death, your feet on burning coals, your flesh charred and regenerating. You scream, you wail, you beg for death but cannot. This is the cyber underworld. Professor Qi Yuan created it with a quantum computer, judging all sinners in the world. But right next to you, there is one person who doesn't cry out. She kneels on the coals, cups the face of a soul that has become a walking corpse, and kisses it. The soul calls out her name. With each kiss, she grows weaker. She is a prophet. This is "Silent Stream." Pan Ye said: Once you enter the Silent Stream, everything from your life remains in the river of blood. But some refuse to forget, refuse to cry out, refuse to become beasts. They do the cleanest things in the dirtiest place in the underworld. And the person who created this underworld is now standing on the opposite bank of the river of blood, watching her kiss each one. He uses a quantum computer to judge all evil in the world—but he himself cannot even afford the price of a single kiss.

35. 185 自 The Power of Nature: Awakening 自然之力：觉醒 One Two Rain一二雨Urban319k WordsCompleted (No harem, no formulaic plot, no invincibility, no System, no brainless protagonist.) (A tribute to One Piece, borrowing the idea of gaining superpowers by eating fruits.) Then, beautiful and eerie flowers unlike anything anyone had ever seen suddenly appeared out of thin air, sparking the greatest crisis in human history. Science couldn't explain them, and high-tech weapons couldn't defeat them. They were bloodthirsty beings who loved to kill, with unbelievable supernatural abilities. They beca 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All kinds of incredible superpowers, the plot is compact, the emotions are delicate, you can enjoy the killing and shock of the battle between superpowers, the world view is huge, the characters are vividly drawn, and it directly attacks the desires and darkness in human hearts.

36. 186 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. 7.9kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    A high-quality suspenseful supernatural adventure novel. Everyone is intelligent, with multiple forces vying for power and engaging in a life-or-death struggle of wits and courage. The male lead is wise, humorous, composed, magnanimous, and decisive. Superb! Highly recommended!

37. 187 亲 I Kissed the Demon Dog’s Toes and Became a Cultivation World Troublemaker 亲吻魔犬脚趾，我成了修仙乐子人 A Squirrel Eating Pinecones一只松鼠吃松果Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [System shenanigans + absurd comedy + light power fantasy + no farming] Other cultivators slay demons and vanquish monsters, reaching for the heavens, but my very first cultivation quest is to kiss a demonic hound’s toe?! After awakening the Taiji Fun-Seeker System, the more ridiculous the quest, the more outrageous the reward! Fairy dresses, lace gloves, bizarre abilities... As long as I keep the antics coming, my cultivation skyrockets! No protagonist torture, no frustration, no melodrama, jus 1.2kReads9.4Score110Shelves

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    [Ding! The Tai Chi Fun-loving System automatically pushes the host's record, "Kissing the Demon Dog's Toes, I Became a Fun-loving Immortal Cultivator"] Urgent report: Host's brilliant start! Lin Xiaoyao is chased by a demon dog and is on the verge of death. This system is activated in time! A newbie hellish mission is issued: kiss the demon dog's toes to save your life! After a difficult mission, you acquire the signature supernatural ability, the Flaming Fireball Technique. It's impressive in appearance, but in actual combat, it all depends on luck! Subsequent missions continue to push you forward! The host is forced to wear a pleated skirt and lace gloves to perform a public spectacle! This system's motto: Reject boring meditation and involution! The whole process is fun and relaxing, with non-stop exciting moments. Those who enjoy nonsensical systems and fun-loving immortal cultivation novels shouldn't miss this!

38. 188 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization 修真文明指南 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing The laws of physics in the world of cultivation, the periodic table of chemical elements along the path of cultivation, the theory of biological evolution among fantasy races... See how the protagonist uses his golden finger, a kaleidoscope of lives, to keep acquiring other people's cultivation realms and venture ever farther into an unknown world of cultivation. The book features a huge cast of supporting characters, including Lord Niu (Newton), Xiao Ai (Einstein), Lord La (Lavoisier), and Lord 9kReads—Score819Shelves

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    This cultivation novel makes significant innovations to the traditional system; for details, please refer to Chapter 5 of Volume 1, the Great Dao Song, which can be said to encompass almost all current cultivation paths.

39. 189 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 1, The Prelude to the Mystic Thunder 修真文明指南——序章1，玄雷前传 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉11k WordsCompleted A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 1, The Prelude to Xuan Lei 2.2kReads—Score130Shelves
40. 190 影 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter 201 [Slaying the Shadow Guard Jian Yulin] Chapter 202 [Crisis Reversal, Escape Through the Secret Passage] I'm not exaggerating when I say this book. If you calmly read just twenty chapters, you'll be completely engrossed, unable to tear yourself away, as if you've personally stepped into that world of swords and shadows, becoming a part of the martial arts world. This book features a young shadow guard as the protagonist, wielding the Flying Goose Sword, having drunk countless lives without ever missing a target. It intertwines the swordplay of the martial arts world with the undercurrents of the imperial court, featuring a tight plot, crisp fights, tense confrontations on the brink of life and death, and delicate, moving moments of romance.

41. 191 默 The Silent Century 默声世纪 Outrunning the Old Lobster跑赢老龙虾Urban316k WordsOngoing 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The combination of a highly intelligent ensemble cast, time travel, and voice manipulation is truly novel, completely breaking away from the clichéd formula. The early dual-narrative structure is clear, with the main characters perceiving each other through voice across time and space, joining forces with their best friends and the Three Spiritual Flowers to fight the villains. The later time travel, powerful alliances, and ultimate showdown create an incredibly exciting plot, with foreshadowing and twists building layer by layer, making for a completely immersive and immersive reading experience! Author @ maintains a superb pacing, delivering both thrilling and intense action sequences as well as tender and heartwarming moments. The characters are meticulously crafted, all possessing high intelligence and vivid personalities; neither the protagonists nor the antagonists are stereotypical. Highly recommended!

42. 192 大 The Grand Canal: Emperor Yang of Sui's Song of Ice and Fire 大运河：隋炀帝冰与火之歌 Madam Xiao of Qingcheng Mountain清城山的潇夫人Historical205k WordsCompleted Yang Guang, Prince of Jin under the Sui, was handsome, shrewd, and patient, biding his time in secret. While Emperor Wen, Yang Jian, lay gravely ill at Renshou Palace, his affair with Lady Xuanhua was exposed. He responded by murdering his father, forging an imperial edict, deposing and killing Crown Prince Yang Yong, and imprisoning his brothers until they died. He seized the throne in a bloody coup and renamed the era Daye. Once emperor, he broke the power of the great clans and established t 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical emperors, with their own unique spiritual needs... The melodious tunes of Jiangnan; a former dynasty princess, exuding nobility, conquered like a kitten... [Upvote][Upvote]

43. 193 局 The Bureau's Twin Years: A Record of Strange Herb Mysteries in the Martial World 局编双年：奇草谜案江湖录 Forge a Sword from Scales and Cleave the Universe逆鳞作剑斩乾坤Mystery436k WordsOngoing (Not a power fantasy + no System + plot-driven + crime-solving and deduction + mind-bending twists) (The author spent a full year crafting all the murder cases. They’re sure to be gripping and mind-bending, so enjoy!) One year ago, on a dark night, I was a lowly cleaner working in the City Lord’s Hall when I was dragged into a murder targeting the three great families. Everyone said I was the killer! One year later, by day, I’d turned my fortunes around and become deputy director of the Security 19Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 194 地 Hell’s Chessboard 地狱棋盘 River of Luochuan洛川之河Historical82k WordsCompleted The remains of abandoned gods became infinite realms, into which dying souls are forcibly dragged and turned into pieces on a chessboard. There is no mercy here, only equivalent exchange. If you want to survive, you must trade something of equal value. Memories, emotions, years of life, even traces that someone ever existed... all can be used as stakes. —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 195 沪 Tales of Shanghai’s Underworld 沪上黑道往事 Chao Tian of the Shadow Moon Hall影月殿的晁田Urban223k WordsCompleted My new novel is here! You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! The male lead of this book loses his father at a young age and depends on his mother. To avenge his father, he goes up a mountain to study martial arts under a master. After completing his training, he comes down and succeeds in taking revenge. To escape the authorities’ pursuit, he brings his mother to Shanghai. By chance —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Super good-looking, highly recommended

46. 196 苍 Within Canglan 苍兰之中 Yan Juehai Loves Miaoyin喜欢妙音的炎绝海Eastern Fantasy149k WordsCompleted After the planet Qingmu Huanhai was unified by Huangfu Shou, the Canglan Kingdom was founded. The former kingdoms of Bailong, Hei, Lushu, and Xingji rose in rebellion, hoping to restore their old regimes. The protagonist, Liu Yicheng, was orphaned at a young age and taken in by the abbot of Shaolin Temple. He trained at the Bodhidharma Hall from childhood, mastered all of Shaolin’s martial arts, and breezed through the Eighteen Bronze Men formation. After completing his training, he descended th 27Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 197 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical167k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 173Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A complex ensemble drama about power struggles, featuring intelligent male and female leads. It includes elements of entrusting a child to a powerful family, factional infighting, territorial expansion, seeking justice for old cases, and counter-espionage. There's no time travel or characters with diminished intelligence. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

48. 198 疯 The Mad Eldest Princess Reborn, Making a Stunning Comeback at Court 疯批长公主，重生后飒爆朝堂 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Ancient Romance593k WordsCompleted Historical rebirth##Unhinged Eldest Princess#Cold, Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife#Court Intrigue: In her previous life, Eldest Princess Jiang Jingshu was madly in love and forced Xiao Tingyan to marry her. He avoided her at every turn and despised her from the bottom of his heart for her erratic ways, arrogance, domineering nature, and brutal methods. He thought she was a madwoman. The court was rife with undercurrents. Noble Consort Rou and the Second Prince’s faction seized control of the 483Reads—Score107Shelves

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    Tags: [The Mad Princess: Rebirth and Revenge - A Scheming Princess Navigates the Court and Harem] In her past life, the eldest princess died tragically on the path of the second prince's struggle for the throne. Reborn, she severs ties with her lovers and plots every step of the way. She makes amends to her four former lovers and family in exchange for court support, helping the crown prince ascend the throne smoothly, fulfilling her husband's wishes, and using his military power to purge the rebels. She navigates the complexities of the court and harem, single-handedly stirring up the political landscape. A cold and aloof minister, impressed by her foresight and strategic vision, abandons his power and waits outside the princess's residence every day, wanting only to start anew with her. Both ancient and modern romance versions are available! #HighIQPowerIntrigueFemaleLeader #DeepPalace

49. 199 前 I Was a Psycho in My Past Life. Reborn, I Take the Financial World by Storm 前世我是疯批，重生后飒爆财阀圈 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted Mad beauty heroine / Reborn revenge power fantasy / Possessive CEO pursues his wife In her previous life, she was the top-tier star of the wealthy elite, a crazy heiress who was arrogant and unrestrained. Using her money to abduct handsome men and force Fu Heting to marry her, she was so domineering that no one dared cross her. In the end, her own family betrayed her, leaving her destitute and dead with bitter resentment. Reborn, she put her madness aside and focused on her career and revenge. A 140Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 200 乱 Conquering the World in Turbulent Times 乱世之征伐天下 From Within a Book来自书中Historical1.3M WordsOngoing He spent his life waging wars. The world only ever called him a warmonger, bloodthirsty and fond of slaughter. How could they know what he truly thought? Fighting war with war may not be the best strategy, but it is the fastest way... 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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