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1. 201 逐 You Banished Me from Great Ming, So I Founded a Nation and Crushed the Court 逐我出大明，我建国碾压朝堂 Sancheng Huayuan o三城花苑oHistorical650k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yan planned to secretly support the empire with the Global Hegemon System, only to be framed by the prime minister! The old emperor Zhu believed the slander and ordered him stripped of his title and demoted to a commoner. Faced with officials looking on coldly and brothers who had lost all faith in him, Zhu Yan tore off his princely robes! “If you won’t believe me, then I’m done serving this Ming Dynasty!” He took all his people and sailed overseas, 2kReads—Score10314d adds
2. 202 神 The Divine Cauldron’s Lucky Star: From the Start, the First Emperor Dotes on Me 神鼎小福星，开局被始皇宠疯了 Xin Ning's Jade Love辛宁的玉爱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [No romance + beloved little girl + lucky mascot of the nation + Qin Dynasty development + healing a tyrant + no saintly heroine] A third-year student at an agricultural university wakes up to find herself reborn as a chubby three-and-a-half-year-old girl who has appeared out of nowhere inside the bronze sacrificial cauldron at Qin Shi Huang's grand ceremony on Mount Tai. From the start, a heavenly omen strikes: thunder rages, rebels from the Six States seize the chaos to launch an assassination 2.3kReads6.1Score35814d adds
3. 203 始 The First Emperor Is Stunned: The Legendary Empress Is Actually My Daughter 始皇震惊：千古女帝竟是我闺女 Han Who Loves Pumpkin Oatmeal爱吃南瓜燕麦的小韩Historical821k WordsCompleted On the day of the Fengshan sacrifice at Mount Tai, a sky screen suddenly appears, presenting a full accounting: “A look at the emperors of every dynasty: Who is the eternal sage emperor who saves Great Qin?” Seeing that Hu Hai usurps the throne and the empire falls in its second generation, the First Emperor erupts in fury and draws his sword, glaring around him. “Zhao Gao, Li Si! How dare you!” The ministers tremble, while the remnants of the Six Kingdoms celebrate. But then the scene on the sk 3.3kReads—Score20914d adds
4. 204 大 Great Qin: The Cunning Fusu Keeps Qin Alive for Ten Thousand Years 大秦：腹黑扶苏，为秦续命万年 Run, Noble One君子快跑Historical102k WordsCompleted I transmigrated as Fusu, son of the First Emperor, and was trapped in a cage from the start. With my life hanging by a thread, I unexpectedly awakened the Eternal Emperor System and was overjoyed instead of grieving. Along the way, I recruited strategists and fierce generals, cutting off the coming Chu-Han conflict. By then, elite troops, mighty generals, and an army of a million would all be at my command. My proclamation would announce to the realm that Hu Hai was incompetent and cruel, and th 10Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 205 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 155Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This fits the bill perfectly; it's exciting and thrilling, ruthless and decisive, and all the generals under his command are villains.

6. 206 商 The Art of the Deal: You Dumped Me for Being Poor? Why Are You Crying Now? 商猎：嫌我穷？分手后你哭什么？ Junior Brother Mo Yan墨岩师弟Urban243k WordsCompleted [Urban] [Slice of Life] [Miracle Doctor] [Tycoon] [No System] [Hacker] [Big Shot] Eight years of devotion earned him only the words, “Let’s break up.” Eight years of giving meant nothing next to a whisper from her new love. He was the “Wolf King,” yet on a late night in 2013, the woman he loved most stabbed him in the back. Seven billionaires are fighting to marry off their daughters? A mysterious old man cries out, “You look so much like him”? Mu Feng couldn’t care less. All he knew was that th 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Today was great, finally...

7. 207 文 The Civilization Legacy Game 文明传承游戏 Anything But Writing My Thesis除了写论文都行Sci-Fi & Apocalypse50k WordsCompleted There are no countries, no cities, and no civilization here. Only fellow humans with different agendas, giant beasts roaming the wilderness, and natural disasters and death that could strike at any moment. When modern intelligence collides with a primitive world; When an iron civilization rises anew from the Stone Age; The dawn of civilization begins with the first spark. A new era for humanity officially begins! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This, this, this... Farming, building power, developing civilization.

8. 208 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score23914d adds

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   I highly recommend this book. It's the pinnacle of Western fantasy novels, absolutely brilliant, refreshingly unique, and written with a style on par with any great writer. The descriptions of characters' inner thoughts and the scenery are superb. The plot is intricately woven, making it impossible to put down.

9. 209 大 The Iron-Boned Ming, Zhu Qizhen the Fortress Emperor 大明硬骨头，堡宗朱祁镇 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical204k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no overpowered protagonist, no crushing everyone with brute force] On the eve of the Tumu Crisis, he transmigrates as Zhu Qizhen and is emperor for just one day. Why did Zhu Qizhen clear Wang Zhen's name? Was the Zhu Qizhen who returned to power in history really the same man? Did the Ming dynasty truly begin its decline with him? Of the sixteen Ming emperors, how many met a clear-cut end? He must survive first. Only then can he think about anything else. With three 729Reads—Score11714d adds

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   The protagonist possesses a strong sense of righteousness, and his greatest asset is his people-centered historical perspective—returning power to the people is the only way for China to avoid falling into darkness. Without this advantage, he simply has 600 years of experience. Everyone is intelligent, the logic is consistent, and the narrative unfolds along two parallel storylines…

10. 210 悲 Will History Repeat Itself? No, This Time I’ll Restore My Kingdom 悲剧重演？不，我这次一定要复国 Wood, Sprawling Everywhere漫天遍野的伍德Male-Channel Fanfiction507k WordsCompleted This novel tells the story of Murong Fu transmigrating to different worlds to accomplish his mission of restoring his kingdom. The first world so far: Murong Fu transmigrates into Viserys III Targaryen, the beggar king! The second series features the Eighth Prince in the world of Yongzheng. 1.6kReads8.0Score10114d adds

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    Murong Fu, who expanded the territory

11. 211 我 The Savings System Summoned Me to Another World to Become a Rich Woman 我被存钱系统召唤到异世界当富婆 The Green of Green Gables绿山墙的绿色Modern Romance935k WordsOngoing [Travel Between Two Worlds] + [Modern-Day Fantasy] + [System] + [Farming] + [No Romance] + [Food Business] + [Livestream] + [Building Wealth] + [Infrastructure] + [Redemption] Other people's Systems shower their Hosts with money and perks. Mine is all about being broke, forcing me to make money through street vending and hand over every last cent. I make a million a day Livestreaming skewers made with handsome men from the mall, only for the System to order me to turn off tips. I have to build 1.3kReads—Score10414d adds

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    Farming in another world, expanding territory, and becoming a lord.

12. 212 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.

13. 213 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
14. 214 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, not particularly outstanding, but the protagonist is relatable and humane. A decent book, worth adding to your bookshelf. Overall, it's uplifting and exciting; the villains aren't all brainless, especially their battles against the Jin army.

15. 215 汉 Chronicles of the Han Dynasty's Eternal Prosperity 汉祚永昌记 I Hear You're Quite the Rascal听说你挺淘啊Historical288k WordsOngoing [Hardcore Three Kingdoms] [Farming] [Political intrigue] [Struggle for power at court] Zhang Fei, the straightforward and valiant hunter from Zhuo Commandery; Zhang He, a gifted general rescued while gravely wounded; Taishi Ci, a young man from Donglai burdened by a family vendetta... These figures, each with their own path in the history books, are brought together here one after another by a twist of fate. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Try this hardcore Three Kingdoms time-travel novel featuring farming, infrastructure development, political intrigue, and a rich cast of intelligent characters.

16. 216 万 A Game of Ten Thousand Races: Am I the Only One with No Talent from the Start? 万族游戏，就我开局没天赋？ Lone Leaf by the Green Lantern青灯孤叶Urban150k WordsOngoing [Pokemon] + [Lord] + [Rivalry Among All Races] + [Overwhelming Stat Advantage] + [Group Transmigration] What do you mean, I’m the only one who started without a talent? Oh, turns out I have a cheat. Opponent: What do you mean the forest just stood up?! Oh, turns out you have a cheat too… But even with a cheat, isn’t that a bit much?! (I’m terrible at writing blurbs. Dear readers, please check out the main story and see for yourselves. Your humble author is most grateful, truly grateful, ever so —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A novel about a powerful lord, the one with the highest stats, and the most popular among the elves.

17. 217 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommendations needed! A slow-burn story set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (you'll be a bystander in the early stages), no system, no showing off, no mindless plots, no technology, no time travel, no melodrama, no plot armor, but it has history, war, characters, supernatural beings, intrigue, and strategy. An adopted son seizes power, controls regional warlords, and eventually sweeps away rival warlords to unify the land and continue the five-hundred-year golden age of the Tang Dynasty! New book released.

18. 218 魅 Succubus Lord: From the Start, I Unlock the Defeated Queen CG 魅魔领主：开局解锁战败王后CG Finding Water in a Book Drought书荒得水Eastern Fantasy176k WordsOngoing (Western fantasy, succubus lord, multiple heroines, rave reviews) On the continent of Isyris, magic coexists with the wilderness, gods stand against monsters, and countless races vie for supremacy without end. After transmigrating, Blake becomes the thirteenth prince, the least remarkable son of Queen Nephreya of the Succubus Kingdom. He has no heaven-defying talent and no royal support. After his coming-of-age ceremony, he is sent to the remote Crimson Mist Territory, where his prospects look 5Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 219 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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    Set in a fictional, alternate world, this game features only a character panel system with no other special functions. It combines elements of farming, political intrigue, and conquest.

20. 220 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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    New Book Recommendation 5

21. 221 仙 Immortal Qin: The Ying Clan's Immortal Lineage 仙秦：赢氏仙族 Eternal Swastika卍字永恒Eastern Fantasy343k WordsOngoing Who rules this boundless land? Only I, the Demon Lord! Heroes contend for supremacy, saints wage war, and countless races vie to rule the world! A god by day, a demon by night! Will I be the Human Emperor of an age, or an unrivaled Demon Lord? When the First Emperor awakens from his slumber once more, he will once again lead the Immortal Qin Empire toward boundless glory! The heavenly and earthly souls dwell beyond the body; only the life soul remains within! Ying refines his heavenly and earthl 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A family-based cultivation system combined with a dynasty of destiny: Under the leadership of the First Emperor, the Ying clan established the Immortal Qin Empire and conquered countless realms. This is a very long story...

22. 222 卷 The Hardcore Overachiever Builds a Civilization in the Stone Age 卷王在石器时代搞基建 Little Orange of the Future未来小橙Historical896k WordsOngoing Li Juanjuan woke from a faint and found his hands and ankles tightly bound with coarse vines. A thick wooden pole, knotted with bumps of bark, had been mercilessly thrust through the gap between his bound limbs, folding his whole body in half and leaving him swaying in midair. At that moment, he looked just like a famous Cantonese dish: roast suckling pig. The kind that's about to go into the oven. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A PhD student travels through time, engages in frenzied infrastructure building, and revels in the Stone Age.

23. 223 山 Lord of Shanhe City: From Office Drone to Online Game Emperor 山河城主：从社畜到网游帝王 Thunderous Might雷鸣千钧Sports816k WordsOngoing [Online Game + Lord + Famous Generals from Every Dynasty + Farming + Leveling Up + Conquest + Nation Wars] Lin Chen, an unemployed office worker, is laid off in an age of cutthroat competition. Disheartened, he enters the full-dive online game Eternal Mountains and Rivers. Starting from a desolate village, he recruits soldiers, builds up his strength, and fights off enemies. When an arrogant villain leads an army to slaughter everyone in his territory, and the crowd thinks Lin Chen is doomed, a 103Reads5.9Score24014d adds

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    A lord-themed novel where you summon historical generals and conquer the world.

24. 224 寒 The Emperor Star of a Poor Family 寒门帝星 Wielding a Spear at the Abyss执戈临渊Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A divine artifact shatters, and turmoil rises on every side; Like windblown willow fluff, like duckweed adrift in the rain. Lin Feng wants only to protect little Qingyan Village and live in peace. But the iron hooves of a chaotic age crush the last of his innocence. When he first grips a bloodstained saber, when he is forced to make a cruel choice, a thought takes root and grows wild in his heart: This world that devours people should not be this way! Watch as a humble mountain-village hunter ra 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There is no system or cheat code; the characters are meticulously portrayed, the logic is rigorous and reasonable, and the strategies are meticulous and grand.

25. 225 明 Late Ming: Reshaping China's Future 明末：重塑华夏未来 Teapot Dumplings茶壶饺子Historical1.6M WordsOngoing The Ming dynasty was an era that left people sighing with regret. If someone possessed vision and power beyond their time, could they turn the tide when all seemed lost? Chen Shenghua, a modern young man, is reborn as the son of a landlord in South Zhili at the end of the Ming dynasty. Faced with a catastrophe that seems inevitable, he chooses the hardest path: starting from nothing and laying the foundations of a new world with his own hands. He opens a school at ten, takes in refugees at thirt 120Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    Reshaping China, late Ming Dynasty—the name says it all. You'll see a completely different outcome, perfectly logical and unexpected. No cheat codes, no system. [Cool][Cool][Cool]

26. 226 转 Reincarnated as a City Wall: Recruiting Players to Build a Base 转生城墙：招募玩家，建造基地 Clouds Soar to the Ninth Heaven云凌九霄Sci-Fi & Apocalypse216k WordsOngoing [Nonhuman] [The Fourth Calamity] [Worldbuilding] [Ensemble Cast] [This novel's fictional world is extremely dark! Readers with a low tolerance for distressing content, please do not read!!!] Qin Yang transmigrates into Blue Star during a spiritual qi revival, only to be reborn as a section of city wall that can evolve without limit! When foreign races invade, I'll fire my antimatter annihilation cannon! Insectoids, mutated beasts, machine races, Titans... They're all trash before my overwhelming 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist transforms into a city wall, constantly evolving, building territories, establishing city rules, and creating a fair and just city of hope.

27. 227 转 Reborn as an Archaeologist: Leading Humanity in Recovering Civilization 转世考古：带领新人类捡回文明 Gentle Savage温柔野人Historical1.0M WordsCompleted An apocalyptic catastrophe: a meteorite ten kilometers in diameter strikes Earth, and civilization collapses in an instant. The few tens of thousands of survivors retreat to scattered, isolated islands, struggling to stay alive as society rapidly regresses. It takes two hundred years for the climate to stabilize and sea levels to slowly recede. At last, humanity gets a chance to catch its breath, but hopes of “restoring civilization” have long since given way to the struggle to “preserve the fla 1Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 228 领 Lord: From the Start, I Captured a Witch and Made Her My Personal Guard 领主：开局俘虏魔女成为贴身侍卫 Jin Xiaoli烬小离Eastern Fantasy175k WordsOngoing [Western Fantasy + Lord + Farming + Slow Burn + No System + Conquest + Witch] In a single moment, my soul transmigrated into the body of a prince in a Western fantasy world. It sounded like a life of privilege. But the reality was My fief was a poor, remote border town that everyone despised, so broke it could barely scrape by. The royal family abandoned me, the nobles looked down on me, and foreign enemies watched hungrily from the sidelines. I was in hell mode from the start. Just as I was pre 4.1kReads—Score95914d adds

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    Western fantasy, lord

29. 229 曲 Qu Fans 曲粉 Years of Peering Through the Haze窥霾数载Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted Song dust drifts through the air, composing an epic canvas. The journey across it spreads without aim, enveloping everything as it carries us through the vast, boundless rivers of stars. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Fantasy novels✔

30. 230 帝 Will the Emperor Fall? 帝落否 Years of Peering Through the Haze窥霾数载Ancient Romance117k WordsCompleted What winding tales will take root in the boundless reaches of a desolate star system? What unknown journeys await across endless ages? Explore the deepest mysteries of existence and sail through limitless starfields… —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 231 北 North America: I Can Raise Infinite Troops, From Cannon Fodder to American Emperor 北美：我无限爆兵，从炮灰到美帝 Ordinary Man, One Sword凡人一剑Eastern Fantasy100k WordsOngoing [High martial arts + urban setting + North America + an endless army of loyal soldiers + political intrigue + high-octane thrills + building a faction + growth and development] After transmigrating to North America during the spiritual qi revival, Lin Xiangyang has his family fortune stolen and is thrown into a barracks to die. Then his golden finger awakens, allowing him to summon loyal soldiers. [Recruit → company commander → battalion commander → regimental commander → governor... → president —Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 232 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
33. 233 从 From Deserted Island to Empire 从荒岛到帝国 Little Bamboo Fish Swimming Upstream逆流的小竹鱼Eastern Fantasy506k WordsCompleted Lin En Ailisi, the abandoned son of a human earl and an elven slave, is made the family’s scapegoat and sent to develop the Storm Sea, a perilous region plagued by pirates and terrible weather. Through countless struggles to survive and battles, Lin En gradually leads his little island from a barren wasteland to an empire. In a world of magic and battle aura, dragons, dwarves, elves, and beastfolk, he raises a banner of his own. Keywords: farming, magic, battle aura, conquest, passion. Slow deve 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A family outcast is sent to a deserted island to develop territory and build an army. (No poison points)

34. 234 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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