Historical Fantasy with a High-Ranking Identity from the Start, Political Intrigue, and No Idiotic Characters 开局身份很高，有权谋不弱智的历史玄幻文

1. 51 西 Journey to the West: Rules of the Strange 西游规则怪谈 Puff Pastry Meow泡芙喵Male-Channel Fanfiction8k WordsCompleted Welcome to the world of Journey to the West! A friendly reminder: This world has collapsed. To survive, you must obey the following rules: [Never eat Tang Sanzang’s flesh, or you will never be able to leave.] [Sun Wukong is a fake. If he grows six ears, he will go on a killing spree. Run away immediately.] [Never look inside the load Sha Wujing carries.] [The White Dragon Horse tells one truth every day. You can trust him completely.] [Find the true scriptures and have Tang Sanzang recite them, 30Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 52 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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   This is an alternate history novel with no system, multiple female leads, clear logic, well-developed characters, a rich plot, and a mix of national and personal vendettas. It's a story with both laughter and tears. Welcome to read! [Admiration][Admiration][Please follow][Please follow]

3. 53 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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   This is good; it directly confronts Zhao Gao, Zhang Liang, and Liu Bang right off the bat! It also captures the First Emperor's domineering wisdom and charisma as one of the greatest emperors in history, and the protagonist's intelligence is on point.

4. 54 开 Starting by Joining Liu Bei, I’m Mercilessly Humiliated! 开局投奔刘备，却被无情羞辱！ Mozi Says Nothing墨子不语Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Ten Thousand Words a Day] [Alternate History + Strategy + Mythology] [Book One of a Trilogy] He transmigrated to a different version of the Three Kingdoms, a world of martial arts, mind cultivation, and secret realms, and became Xu Chu’s younger brother. But Xu Feng was born with blocked meridians, making him a martial arts washout! From the start, he planned to join Liu Bei in exchange for a mind-cultivation technique, only to be mercilessly humiliated and treated as a prop in a performance! E 2.8kReads8.9Score242Shelves

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   Dian Wei is the eldest brother, Xu Chu is the second eldest brother, and the protagonist is the third eldest brother.

5. 55 大 Great Qin: With Invincible Summons, I Conquered a World 大秦：召唤无敌，我杀穿一界 Scopolamine东莨菪碱Eastern Fantasy605k WordsCompleted [System Summoning + Intelligent Protagonist + No Excessive Selflessness + Fresh Plot] He has barely transmigrated when he is faced with an assassination attempt! His stepmother and brothers covet the throne. Powerful enemies surround him from without, while his own family threatens him from within. How will he handle it? The summoning System activates, offering character cards, army cards, gang cards, weapon cards, pill cards... Time to soar. There is only one answer: kill. If family threatens h 2.4kReads8.5Score100Shelves

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   The protagonist is intelligent, logically rigorous, and adept at political maneuvering without unnecessary embellishment. The first book is a summoning-based story, and the fourth is a rebirth/possession-based story; both are essentially invincible. Recommended rating: 4 stars.

6. 56 魏 Emperor Guangwu of Wei 魏光武帝 Xiao Li Riyue小李日月Historical30k WordsOngoing Throughout history, there has always been a crown prince who leaves later generations feeling regret. Cao Ang, eldest son of Emperor Wu of Wei, gave his life to save his father at Wancheng, a story passed down through the ages. The Sima family's seizure of the Cao Wei throne, meanwhile, inspires both grief and outrage. Now watch as Cao Ang accidentally transmigrates to another world, into the Li Wei Dynasty, where history is similar but the Great Wei is different. With the Cao Wei Summoning Syst 2Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 57 我 I'm Already Invincible Under Heaven, and Only Now I'm Supposed to Fight for the Throne? 我都天下无敌了，才开始夺嫡？ Waist Yodeler腰德尔人Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible + never hides his strength + no System + nine princes vie for the throne + steamrolling everything + instant attacks + kills everyone on sight + conceptual powers] Jiang Ning transmigrates into the Great Xia Dynasty as its Ninth Prince, blessed with heaven-defying talent. After ten years of traveling the martial world, he returns with the potential to stand unrivaled beneath the heavens. Before Jiang Ning's absolute might, every scheme and plot falls apart in an instant. During the s 24.3kReads7.2Score1.7kShelves

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   A thrilling fantasy novel about vying for the throne, featuring an invincible protagonist who is also a prince of high status. He sweeps through the competition for the throne with ease, making for an incredibly exciting read!

8. 58 极 The Finest Crown Prince 极品太子爷 Sea Dongqing海东青Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The original novel behind the hit short drama Crown Prince of Ancient Times. This hit web novel is also known as Crown Prince Regent. After transmigrating into the crown prince of Great Qin, I refuse to be a 996 wage slave in this life. I'll hold the power of the world in my waking hours and sleep in the embrace of beauties after a night of revelry. I'll execute treacherous ministers, destroy enemy kingdoms, and sail east to conquer Japan. The mighty authority of Great Qin will resound across 1.2kReads8.7Score287Shelves
9. 59 从 The Man Who Walked Out of the Heavenly Prison 从天牢走出来的男人 Rogue Lao Wang流氓老王Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Chu Ye, heir to the Chu family, is the number one wastrel in the Great Zhou Dynasty, with countless heinous crimes to his name. In just four years, he was thrown into the imperial prison eleven times, yet walked out unscathed every time. The reason was his grandfather, the fearsome Northern Frontier Prince, who commanded a million troops. But this time, Chu Ye crossed the emperor’s bottom line. Imprisoned for the twelfth time, he was exiled to the perilous Abyssal Reach. Countless factions and i 11.1kReads8.9Score893Shelves
10. 60 我 My Beautiful Campus-Queen Girlfriend Can’t Possibly Be a Villainess! 我的校花女友不可能是恶毒反派！ Bao Renbai宝人百Urban1.2M WordsCompleted This book has been published under the title Starlight Off Course. [One heroine + everyday school life + no System + sweet romance] My name is Wei Bai. I’m the ultimate male supporting character, a combination of lovesick puppy, useful tool, stepping stone, and cannon fodder. I play a very important role in The School Beauty and Pop Queen Only Love Me. I’m the man behind the hero and heroine, responsible for helping them reach the pinnacle of success. For example At the heroine’s request, I 13kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves

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    Part 1: The male protagonist was once deeply infatuated with a girl, believing she was the only one in his life. However, as time went by, he gradually saw through her true colors—hypocritical, selfish, and never truly caring about him. Heartbroken, he began to doubt love, neglecting another girl who had always silently protected him.

11. 61 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 90.7kReads9.0Score8.9kShelves

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    It's mind-blowing!!! It can help fellow cultivators overcome tribulations!!!

12. 62 灵 My Spirit Platform Exploded, So I Can Only Lie Low and Fight to Survive 灵台炸了我只能摆烂求生 Quanzifang, Ruler of Jiangdong割据江东泉此方Eastern Fantasy440k WordsOngoing I was born into the imperial family, but thrown out of the palace at eight. After a few years of living wild in the countryside, I figured my life was set: marry my cousin, look after my uncle’s four hundred mu of potato fields, and settle down as a wealthy farmer. Then I managed to grasp a little of the cultivation arts, only to lose it all again. My spiritual platform blew up, and everything was gone. I thought I’d given up for good, but the empress treated me as a whetstone, the emperor used 3Reads—Score108Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. The author's writing is excellent, it reads smoothly, the plot is very interesting, and the main character is well-developed, though a bit unlucky. But it's really good, I strongly recommend it.

13. 63 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3kShelves

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    The protagonist's grandfather was the top official in the imperial court and military, wielding immense power.

14. 64 铁 The Iron-Blooded Great Tang 铁血大唐 Wen Ye温夜Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger] [An ordinary protagonist, without so many lucky encounters and opportunities] Li Weiyang returns to a thousand years in the past as the eldest legitimate son of the princess royal. He thinks he can live a life where clothes and meals are brought to him, neglect his studies, and become the ne'er-do-well he's always dreamed of being. But he doesn't know that everything comes at a price. And so the story begins when he returns to Chang'an once more... What choices will 245Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    Perfectly fitting, it's just a pity that time-travel historical novels without systems or cheat codes aren't very popular these days ⊙ω⊙ The protagonist has a very noble status, being the eldest son of a princess. Due to the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he is forced to go to Chang'an. A life of luxury and extravagance? Forget about it. Being able to live an ordinary life is already a great fortune; what more could he ask for? The powerful families, high-ranking officials, and nobles aren't fools, but because of the emperor, they are forced to get involved in certain affairs. He can only do his best to protect those around him from the political turmoil.

15. 65 我 I Became the Young Master of a Powerful Sect 我成为大势力的少主 Falling for You in a Flash弹指之间爱上你Eastern Fantasy622k WordsCompleted The protagonist transmigrates from the modern world to the Tianwu Continent, becomes the young master of the powerful Xie family, and receives help from a System. He’s truly a winner in life. But the protagonist is an upstanding young man from the twentieth century who received a higher education. His ideas are completely at odds with this world, and this leads him to a certain thought: break this world apart and welcome a new one. See how the protagonist uses Chinese thought to shatter this wor 1kReads5.5Score—Shelves

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    This is a refreshing read with a clear story. The protagonist, Xie Xuan, is born into a powerful family and comes with a system. Dressed in flying fish robes and wielding a dagger, he fears neither the powerful nor death. All he wants is to restore peace and order to the world—this is the life of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Xie Xuan's family is a hereditary clan; the first commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was his great-grandfather, and the position has remained with the Xie family since. However, everyone understands the principle of unity followed by division and division followed by unity. The Great Wei Empire has ruled the Northern Spirit Realm for eight hundred years, but each generation is weaker than the last, leading to a continuous decline in national strength and immense suffering for the people. The empire is already showing signs of decline; were it not for the powerful legacy of its ancestors, it would no longer be a nation. Watch as the protagonist leads his family and the empire to survive in this chaotic world. See how, in this world where strength reigns supreme, the protagonist leads the people in fighting for even a sliver of fairness for the common people.

16. 66 超 Supreme Beast Tamer 超品御兽师 Angryde Junior Brother生气de师弟Urban229k WordsCompleted In an age of spiritual qi revival, Liu Feng works tirelessly, with a little help from his golden finger, and grows into an elite beast tamer. This book will show you a life unlike any other. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm a bookworm of ten years and I'd like to share some of the books I've been reading lately.

17. 67 从 From Emperor of Great Qin to Overlord of All Worlds 从大秦皇帝到万界霸主 Though We Love, the Ends of the Earth Defy Ink and Words有情天涯难笔墨Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Ying Cangyuan transmigrates to the Xuan Yuan Continent and becomes the emperor of the Great Qin Empire. He obtains a Summoning System and, from the start, summons Meng Tian and five thousand Golden Fire Cavalry. The Embroidered Guards, the Bad People, the Shadow Secret Guards, the Web: as one mysterious organization after another appears in Great Qin, people are horrified to discover that the emperor they had always considered a puppet has slipped out of their control. Spiritual qi revives, and 14.3kReads8.1Score635Shelves
18. 68 亡EN The Necromancer Supreme 亡灵大法师 Imperial Armored Cavalry帝国具装骑兵Urban2.5M WordsCompleted [Fantasy + D&D + mage + no saintly heroine + ruthless and decisive + thrilling combat] Standard version: From the moment he awakened his supernatural powers, Huo Ling knew his path lay ahead of him. Would he choose to be a hero, or a villain? He could fight gnolls in a fortress or plunge into the Nine Hells and consort with devils. He could cut off the head of an Abyssal Lord in the Bottomless Abyss, or conquer Heaven and make the gods bow. Looking back, he realized he had already reached the su 61.5kReads9.1Score5.8kShelves
19. 69 迎 After Marrying a Sweet Young Wife, I Worked Hard and Took the Imperial Exam 迎娶小娇妻后，我奋发图强考科举 Flying Cow 98会飞的牛98Historical1.1M WordsCompleted One heroine + no System + lighthearted pacing A thorough understanding of the world is knowledge, and social savvy is good writing. Ren Junjie, a history graduate, suddenly finds himself in an unfamiliar world as the eldest legitimate son of the richest family in Xinchang County. A former wastrel, he turns over a new leaf and marries a lovely young wife. He rests every other day and works on the days in between, studying harder and striving to improve. With his deep knowledge of history, he purs 8.9kReads8.8Score715Shelves
20. 70 力 The Pinnacle of Power, Shattering the Void 力之极尽，粉碎真空 Chili Pepper Fruit辣椒果实Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Classic Style + Training and Leveling Up + Decisive and Ruthless + Scheming and Manipulative] After transmigrating, Li Wanji became a poor scholar and discovered he was engaged to an unparalleled female Martial Saint. "Rejecting the engagement would have been one thing, but why are you trying to kill me?" With no choice but to flee in a sorry state, he became a hound of the imperial court! The imperial court and the jianghu, lords and aristocratic clans. Sacred lands and foreign races, Daoist s 4.4kReads7.4Score312Shelves

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    This book is a slow burn, the protagonist is decisive and ruthless, and there are multiple female leads. Although the rating is low, it's actually quite good. The scenes are grand, the characters are well-developed, and it's very enjoyable! It's also full of struggles between the imperial court and the martial arts world, making it thrilling! It seems to meet your requirements!

21. 71 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 243.3kReads9.4Score19kShelves

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    ✨As the saying goes, emperors come and go, but the Marquis of Yongqing remains. Zhu Yuanzhang: "I entrust our Ming Dynasty to you. Protect it for us." And that protection lasted for centuries. (The writing is so moving; I almost cried when I got bricks in my eyes towards the end.) ✨The male lead's ruthlessness was so profound that Qin Shi Huang exclaimed: "Prime Minister, stop killing! If you keep killing, you'll be the only one left in my Qin Dynasty!!" (No female lead, intelligent protagonist, smooth writing)

22. 72 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 169kReads9.4Score19.6kShelves

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    That's definitely it: no system, protagonist with high status, and villains who aren't stupid.

23. 73 我 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 11.1kReads8.8Score785Shelves
24. 74 一 A Saint in One Second 一秒圣人 Laid-Off Cultivator下岗修仙Eastern Fantasy167k WordsOngoing [A Sage from the Start, Instant-Kill System] Ye Wudi, Supreme Elder, fiercely protective, domineering, sword that cleaves the heavens. When Ye Kong wakes up, the girl beside him is gone, and he himself has turned into a little old man. “Supreme Elder, save us!” “Supreme Elder, something terrible has happened! The Demon Cult is attacking!” “Supreme Elder, the fate of the Beixuan Sect is in your hands!” Ye Kong twitches his white brows. His whole body feels like it’s about t 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Starting as a Supreme Elder with the cultivation level of a Saint.

25. 75 水 Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事 Words Can Heal文字能治病Historical182k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m 497Reads—Score117Shelves

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    Gods and Demons World Chaos Battle

26. 76 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reveal Zhu Yuanzhang's Future 大明：开局剧透朱元璋 Qing Hong青红Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Xu Qing transmigrates to the end of the Yuan dynasty and happens to arrive during a battle between the rebel army and the Yuan forces. Guo Zixing’s rebels mistake him for a spy and throw him in jail. As it turns out, his cellmate is Zhu Yuanzhang. “Brother Zhu, what’s your dream?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “A wife, kids, and a warm bed.” Xu Qing: “Why not dream bigger? Like becoming emperor.” Zhu Yuanzhang: “???” Xu Qing: “I can see that you’re destined for greatness, Brother Zhu. One day, you’ll surely be 19.9kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
27. 77 史 The Greatest Marquis in History 史上最强侯爷 Dong Yifang东一方Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Wang Qi is reborn in the body of a spoiled young master. With his cunning nature, he plays the pig to eat the tiger, thrashes anyone who dares defy him, and builds the mightiest dynasty in history. 3.4kReads8.5Score263Shelves

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    Story Synopsis: Very impressive. Character Traits: Decisive and straightforward. Main Character Relationship: Single female. Genre: Time-travel/Intelligence-based. Recommendation Rating: Five stars.

28. 78 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: Why Is My Imperial Brother Teaching Father to Cultivate Immortality? 九龙夺嫡，皇兄何故教父皇修仙 Nameless Immortal未名仙Eastern Fantasy444k WordsCompleted Su Ran transmigrates to the Profound Mist Continent and becomes the second prince of the Yan Kingdom. As a legitimate son, Su Ran has his elder brother, the Crown Prince, showering him with concern in front, while seven younger brothers eye him covetously from behind. Su Ran has no desire to fight for the throne. He only wants to live carefree as an idle prince, tucked away in the imperial palace and quietly cultivating immortality. Then the emperor’s old illness returns. The court is thrown int 936Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    ⭐⭐In the struggle for the throne among nine princes, only the second prince wanted to be a carefree prince and even started cultivating immortality in his own courtyard. However, he taught this method of cultivation to the emperor, so much so that a thousand years later, the emperor still had not abdicated, and the crown prince was still the crown prince.

29. 79 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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    This political intrigue novel is amazing! The intricate plots and schemes are meticulously crafted, the path to revenge is full of twists and turns, and the characters are vivid and well-developed. It's definitely worth reading!

30. 80 游 Game Invasion: I Became Emperor Before the Players Transmigrated 游戏入侵：我称帝了玩家才穿越 Xiao Chu Still Hasn't Slept潇楚还没睡Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [Transmigrating ahead of time + political scheming + dynastic power struggles + succubus + worlds merging] This book is also known as [I, the Empress's Fiancé, the Strongest Villain Behind the Scenes]. After waking up, Xia Chen finds himself logged into the mysterious game from his previous life ahead of schedule, starting out as the legitimate son of the Marquis of Zhendong. What? I have a younger brother named Xia Hao, who seems to have a mysterious bone inside him? It looks just like the lege 451kReads9.1Score45.8kShelves

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    It's really good, just too short! A noble son, a prince consort, the most handsome man in the world, and he even has a system! Highly recommended! It features Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and witchcraft; the Great Feng, Great Qing, Great Wu... The power systems are incredibly intriguing! A dynastic struggle for supremacy, the characters are all very well-developed, the villains aren't brainless, it's truly exhilarating!

31. 81 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the True Imperial Uncle, Reviving the Han Dynasty for Three Generations 三国：我，真皇叔，三兴大汉 No Mortal Delicacies不吃烟火Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Warring for supremacy] [The real imperial uncle] [System] Do all dynasties perish because they grow weak, while the Han alone falls because it is strong? After four hundred years, beacons of war burn across the land. Everything lies in ruin, and the people wail in misery. Thirteen provinces are strewn with bones, so numerous that even the fertile fields beside the roads cannot contain them. Some maneuver through the world of politics, while others roam as heroes wi 42.1kReads9.3Score3kShelves

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    The existence of the system adds a touch of fantasy.

32. 82 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves
33. 83 京 A Hundred Thousand Miles to the Capital 京师十万里 Wind-Chasing Blade随风刀Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Xianxia dynasty setting + heir to a princely title + cultivation + building a career and achieving great things + plot-driven, slow-burn satisfaction] [Light xuanhuan xianxia. No world-destroying feats or plucking stars from the sky; the focus is on characters, plot, and worldbuilding.] This world has three thousand kingdoms, a cultivation realm, and a martial world. Lin Yuan, son of a frontier prince, studies at the Heavenly Master Mansion, one of the top sects in the cultivation realm. After 3.8kReads8.2Score236Shelves
34. 84 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Feng's Comeback from Cannon Fodder 三国：炮灰刘封逆袭之路 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [This book is being published. Stay tuned.] (Conquest, strategy, iron-blooded heroics, beauties, System) After transmigrating as Liu Feng, Liu Bei's adopted son, he knew the fate that awaited him: losing favor, being marginalized, becoming a pawn to be discarded, and ultimately falling into a deadly trap. In this life, he chose to endure and bide his time, then turn the tables when all seemed lost! From the start, he risked his life to save Liu Shan at Changban Slope, earning a reputation across 72.4kReads9.6Score7.3kShelves

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    🍅The male protagonist starts out as Liu Bei's adopted son, historically destined to fight for the throne and die. Therefore, he chooses to rescue Liu Bei's son, Liu Shan, seven times in and out of Changban Slope, awakening a system that transforms him into a powerful, intelligent, and devoted older brother… whom Liu Bei greatly values. [Smirk]

35. 85 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score270Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue, two strong individuals, high status, and high intelligence.

36. 86 壶 Hu Xiaotian 壶笑天 Mutual Love郎情妾意Historical489k WordsCompleted Yang Yu dies alongside drug lords at the border and transmigrates to the Sui dynasty, into the body of the useless heir of the Prince of Zhenbei! He wants to be an idle young lord, but there are always petty troublemakers pushing him to grow stronger! Breaking off an engagement? Fine, but I’m the one breaking off my engagement to you, Liu Wanqing! From a useless young lord to taking command of 200,000 Zhenbei troops, inventing all sorts of things from the twenty-first century, and opening a brot 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Prince Yang Yu of Zhenbei has expanded the territory of the Sui Dynasty. Now, he bestows a marriage upon the Third Princess Chen Ruyan. He hopes that she will not become arrogant because of her achievements. What Third Princess Chen Ruyan? The stunningly beautiful, accomplished in both literature and martial arts, and renowned throughout the land, Chen Ruyan?!

37. 87 妖 The Evil Ninth Prince 妖孽九皇子 Jiangnan Goldfish江南金鱼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Ye Chen transmigrates into the body of the Ninth Prince of Xia. His royal brothers want him dead, the emperor wants him dead, and the powerful nobles at court all want him dead. Ye Chen has had enough. If everyone wants to kill me, then I’ll seize control of the military, train a million elite soldiers, sweep across the land, and claim the throne. 17.4kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
38. 88 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1kShelves

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    This is the first time I've ever urged a book to update so urgently. This book has me thinking about the plot even while cooking; it's completely captivating. The beginning is mostly setup, but it gets better and better as you read on. With over a million readers and a 9.7 Rating, it's already a perfect score in my heart. High intelligence, high reward.

39. 89 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves

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    All three are acceptable.

40. 90 穿 I Transmigrated to Langya as Prince Yu 穿越琅琊之我是誉王 Clouds Are Blue, Rain Is Near云青青青兮欲雨Male-Channel Fanfiction466k WordsCompleted On the very first day after transmigrating into the body of Prince Yu, he knew he was the most miserable pawn in the entire drama. The Qingguo Duke case, the bodies hidden in Lanyuan, the explosion at the private gunpowder workshop: every one of Mei Changsu's pieces would eventually crush him. But he had something the original Prince Yu never did: the complete script for all thirty-six episodes. The Crown Prince sets a trap? He fills it in first. Mei Changsu makes a move? He gets ahead of him. E 1.3kReads—Score101Shelves

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    Give it a try! No system, no brain damage, follow the plot closely, political intrigue, good writing style. You'll transmigrate into the world of Langya, serving as Prince Yu, protecting Prince Jing, protecting Mei Changsu, uncovering the old case of the Chiyan Army, and seizing the throne.

41. 91 我 Me, a Cultivation Big Shot: How Much Stronger Can I Get? 我，修仙大佬强亿点怎么了 Cabbage白菜Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted "Soul Ferryman + No Romance + Story Arc Adventures + Spiritual Qi Revival + Cultivation + Invincible" Yun Miao, a cultivation powerhouse who has lived for thousands of years, sets out to uncover her origins. She volunteers to become a ferryman, guiding vengeful ghosts to the afterlife. The ghosts are full of resentment, hatred, and longing. She works diligently, her heart as firm as stone, yet can never uncover the mystery of her origins. Until one day... The Taoist priests of the Xuanmen 27.4kReads9.2Score5.6kShelves

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    Standing before the ancestral hall, Su Wan gazed at the scene before her, tears streaming down her face. She knelt on the ground, her hands trembling as she placed a jade pendant on the offering table. "Third Uncle, I'm so sorry..." Three years ago, on that rainy night, she clearly remembered placing her sister's body into the coffin with her own hands. But now, opening the tombstone, she found only a few bones inside, not even complete. "How could this be?!" Su Wan's voice trembled with sobs, "Why can't I even see my sister one last time..." A figure suddenly appeared at the entrance of the ancestral hall, interrupting her grief. It was a man in a blue robe, his face handsome, with a hint of aloofness in his brows. Most striking was a scar on his forehead, stretching from his left eye to his chin, making it particularly noticeable. "Miss Su," the man said, his voice slightly hoarse, "I know the questions in your heart." Su Wan suddenly raised her head, staring intently at the man who had suddenly appeared: "Who are you?" "My name is Chu Feng." The man took two steps forward, the moonlight shining directly on his face, "Three years ago, on that rainy night, I was cultivating in the nearby mountains and inadvertently witnessed all of this." Su Wan felt her heart skip a beat: "What did you say?" Chu Feng's gaze fell on the jade pendant in her hand: "This jade pendant, wasn't it your sister's when she was alive? It should be with..." He suddenly stopped, his gaze becoming profound. "I know what you're looking for," Chu Feng's voice carried a hint of weariness. "Three days ago, I found a corpse in the mountains. It was a man covered in blood, and before he died, he kept repeating a name..." Su Wan felt her hands trembling: "Who? Who is he talking about?" Chu Feng raised his head, his gaze fixed on the distant starry sky: "He said 'the Hall of Longevity.'" These three words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring ripples in Su Wan's heart. She knew that this name was a taboo in the entire cultivation world. It was a place that countless cultivators dreamed of, where it was said that as long as one could reach the Hall of Longevity, one could obtain the power of immortality. But who could have imagined that her family would die at the hands of someone connected to the Hall of Longevity? Just then, a cold wind suddenly swept through the ancestral hall. Su Wan subconsciously shivered; she felt as if something was hidden in this wind. Chu Feng, however, seemed to sense something. His body suddenly stiffened, and his eyes became unusually solemn: "Someone is coming." As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps sounded outside. The voice was soft, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet night. "Miss Su," Chu Feng suddenly said, "Leave here immediately. Remember, no matter what happens, don't look back." "But..." "Trust me!" Just as Su Wan hesitated, Chu Feng pulled her behind him. His body was slightly hunched, as if ready to meet an attack at any moment. The footsteps outside grew closer and closer, and finally, three figures appeared at the entrance of the ancestral hall. The leader was a tall, middle-aged man dressed in black, with a cold smile on his face: "It really is you! Su Wan, how dare you betray us?" Su Wan felt a sudden pang of pain in her heart. She knew this man's voice all too well—it was her third uncle who had ordered the extermination of her entire family three years ago! "Let her go!" Chu Feng suddenly said, his tone as cold as ice. The middle-aged man's gaze fell on his face, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth: "Such arrogance! You think you can interfere in this matter?" Before he finished speaking, his hand had already been raised. Su Wan saw a wisp of black energy condense in his hand, rushing straight towards Chu Feng! At this critical moment, a beam of azure light suddenly burst forth from Chu Feng's body. The light was so bright that Su Wan couldn't open her eyes; she only heard a crisp sound, as if something had shattered. When the light dissipated, the middle-aged man was already on the ground, his arm completely severed in two! "You…" He stared at Chu Feng in disbelief. Chu Feng ignored him, turning to Su Wan: "Go! Go now!" Su Wan finally snapped out of her daze and immediately turned to run away. But in that instant, her hand was suddenly grabbed by something. Turning back, she saw the middle-aged man. A strange smile played on his lips: "Trying to leave? Not so easy…" Another wisp of black energy condensed in his hand, this time aimed at Su Wan! At this critical moment, Chu Feng suddenly appeared between the two. He caught the black energy, but was violently thrown backward as if struck by lightning. "Go!" His voice was hoarse. "I'll hold them off!" Su Wan watched Chu Feng's staggering figure, a pang of pain shooting through her heart. She knew she couldn't leave like this, but she didn't know what to do. Just then, Chu Feng suddenly spoke, "Remember what I said! Never trust anyone!" These words stunned Su Wan. She didn't understand why Chu Feng would say that…

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43. 93 我 I Came from the Ninth Heaven 我自九天来 Disarmed Veteran卸甲老卒Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsOngoing An ensemble cast, political intrigue, passion, and war between nations. The world teems with heroes. Four great dynasties and thousand-year-old clans treat all living things as straw dogs. Though dust stains the young man's clothes, his heart remains fixed on the moon. 25.5kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
44. 94 绥 Suiyang 绥阳 Mo Yuheng墨煜衡Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + Multiple Viewpoints + Long-form] An alternate-history ensemble inspired by the histories of the Tang and Song dynasties. The title means “to pacify and settle” and “vitality and prosperity.” Twelve years ago, Wang Zhizhou, the Grand Pillar State, died in Chang'an. The Fourth Prince was crippled overnight and sent to the frontier. This sudden turn of events shocked the court and triggered a series of earth-shattering upheavals that left officials throughout t 267Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fictional historical epic with characters inspired by Tang and Song dynasty history.

45. 95 能 If You Can Be Emperor, Why Be a Princess? 能做皇帝，谁做公主？ Wei Ziyan魏子焉Ancient Romance154k WordsCompleted [Devoted daughter + saving the nation + political intrigue · Female lead has no romance, but does have admirers] [Max combat power + unconventional mind-reading + browser for the current world] Also known as "Saving the Realm" and "Seizing Power Through Reform!" What? I, Gu Nianyu, protect the realm and defend its borders, and someone still wants to stop me from ascending the throne? You must not know that I’m the one who appointed the crown prince! “I, Gu Nianyu, am the late emperor’s elde 63Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 96 第 First Rate! 第一流！ Zhong Jiuling钟九陵Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted [No female lead, no formulaic tropes, not a power fantasy. Excellent writing and a first-rate plot. If that’s not your thing, don’t read.] Year thirty-one of the New Era. Snow fell in the bitter cold of winter. Many things happened that year. The Divine Church gained a new Divine Son, the Buddhist faith saw thirty-six golden lotuses bloom, and a madman emerged from a crumbling Taoist temple. The North Sea churned, threatening to swallow heaven and earth. A tiny blade of grass grew in the De 39.7kReads8.5Score3.5kShelves

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    The details are well written.

47. 97 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Yongle, and I Shall Guard the Realm Forever 大明：家父永乐，永镇山河 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Jianwen era, the Prince of Yan entered the capital, took the throne, and adopted the reign title Yongle. A great empire was turning a brand-new page, on the verge of ushering in an age of peace for the ages. A young man from the future transmigrates into the famous “Grilled Meat Prince,” Zhu Gaoxu. Before him stand the brilliant Yongle Emperor, Zhu Laosi; his frail, sickly eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi; his beloved nephew, the Good Holy Grandson Zhu Zhanji… 53.4kReads9.2Score4.7kShelves

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    I started swearing while reading! How could it be so good?! I have to go to work tomorrow!!!

48. 98 长 Longevity: I Was Picked Up by Xu Da in the Ming Dynasty 长生：我在大明被徐达捡回家 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Longevity] [Healing] [Feel-good power fantasy] In the fifth year of the Hongwu reign, Yang Xuan met Xu Da, who had returned from a failed northern campaign. To fill his belly, Yang Xuan agreed to become Xu Da’s disciple, beginning his years in the Great Ming dynasty. He lived through the bloodshed of the Hongwu era, witnessed the nations paying court during the Yongle era, and saw the prosperity of the Ren and Xuan reigns. He was Zhu Biao’s close friend and confidant. He was the person Zhu Di t 21.5kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves
49. 99 玄 Fantasy: How Can I Play This Villain Without a System? 玄幻，我这反派没系统怎么玩 Li Xiaomu李晓暮Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted The animated series is now streaming on Fanqie. Search for it. (Villain + domineering + ruthless + invincible + scheming + no System) I, Gu Tianxing, am the fated Great Villain. In this world, there has never been any right or wrong, no absolute evil, and no false goodness. Those protagonists who rise to the heavens with a System and a golden finger: which of them hasn't broken the rules of heaven and earth? "Gu Tianxing, you devil! We're from the same hometown, both of us came from Blue Star, a 21.8kReads8.7Score3.4kShelves
50. 100 孽 The Rebel Son and the Lonely Minister 孽子孤臣 Wild Horse in the Mountains山林野马Historical1.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating and being reborn in an ancient marquis’s household, he was poisoned as a child. His father abandoned him, his grandmother watched coldly, and the culprit went free. Jiang Jingchen: “If Heaven hates me, I can forgive it. But anyone who harms me deserves to die... Every last one of you can forget about getting a happy ending.” His half-brother stole his position as heir? He’ll destroy his ability to have children and turn him into a cripple. His stepmother has overreached? He’ 8.4kReads8.3Score713Shelves

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