Heaven and Earth as the Board, All Clans and Living Beings as Pieces: One Stroke of the Brush Shakes the World 天地为棋盘，万族众生为棋子，笔墨一动天下惊

1. 201 四 Chronicles of the Four Gods 四神战纪 Jiang Huixue姜灰雪Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted Xuanwu Divine Guardian Ziyan: hopeless romantic + a beautiful sleeper who gets injured once a month (His Majesty's perspective) At the end of the Age of the Gods, the Northern Emperor's daily life with the Divine Guardian he had long hoped to find and bring back to help him unify the world (excerpt from All Things Have a Spirit): Du Anxiawu finishes his tea, but Ziyan still hasn't come in. He follows him outside. It's already afternoon, and the sunlight falls just right on the area outside the s 60Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The further the story goes, the more amazing the protagonist becomes 👍🏻 But the more I read, the more I feel like he's just an ordinary person [laughs]

2. 202 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 130Reads—Score—14d adds

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   With compassion for all living beings and scheming for the world, this is a very good historical romance novel about political intrigue.

3. 203 神 The Medical Hero of Shennongjia: Yin Chengzhu 神农架之医侠尹成竹 Between the Mountains方寸山间Eastern Fantasy770k WordsCompleted Born in Shennongjia, famed as “Central China's Most Beautiful Mountain and River,” the protagonist, Yin Chengzhu, came into the world amid the Buddha's light at Yanzi Gorge, the mysterious emergence of spiritual energy at the Shennong Altar, the protection of the iron-hardened fir's divine roots, and the clear, reflective waters of Dajiu Lake. Bright and clever from childhood, he had an extraordinary bearing. His father, Yin Sinong, and his mother, from the Shan family, were heirs to a family of 16Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   Gods and spirits, immortals and heroes of the past!

4. 204 风 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.1kReads8.6Score82514d adds

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   It contains historical facts, stories, literary flair, and political intrigue! It respects history, offers a unique perspective, features captivating narratives, and is exquisitely written!

5. 205 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance699k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 377Reads8.5Score10314d adds

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   A strong woman who isn't pretentious, a strong man who isn't domineering—the two strong individuals redeem each other, and their trust and protection are incredibly touching!

6. 206 羽 Ascension, Yet No Immortality 羽化非仙 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉Xianxia740k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no harem, not a transmigration story] [There is no sect competition, and yet it is the truest sect competition of all: the losers will see their lives, sects, traditions, and even their entire races erased.] The righteous path is not as bright and noble as it appears; The demonic path is not as cruel and bloodthirsty as it is portrayed; But evil cultivators are even more wicked than anyone could imagine. Here, there is love that spans ten thousand years, hatred that 5.1kReads—Score63914d adds

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   "Does the fact that my golden core is an insect egg make me a bad person?! Shouldn't good and evil be judged by actions?!" The righteous cultivator was hysterical, but the demonic cultivators around him simply said, "Insects are good at bewitching people." [Salute]

7. 207 言 Words That Never Miss 言出次随 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉37k WordsCompleted Say it, and it happens next time 863Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 208 民 The Ethnic Alchemist 民族炼金术士 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted When international gold prices surged by more than 70% in 2025, surpassing U.S. Treasury bonds for the first time in 30 years to become the world's leading reserve asset held by central banks, the real-world rush to “hoard gold in troubled times” echoed the battle over gold in this novel. Amid geopolitical upheaval and the restructuring of the monetary system, gold's value as a safe haven is once again in demand. Yet The Nation's Alchemist had already revealed the truth in its story: what people 68Reads—Score—14d adds

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   What a grand topic! A thrilling Republican-era novel is here! Chemistry genius Shen Yanzhi returns to China with top-tier magical abilities, joining forces with the stunningly talented Su Manqing to lead a team to tear apart traitors, raid Japanese military factories, and outsmart gold, using ancient methods to protect the national treasure of bronze. High-energy battles of wits and exhilarating counterattacks throughout, a journey of alchemy, self-discipline, and national defense, with handsome men and beautiful women igniting Shanghai – a non-stop, addictive read!

9. 209 天 Supreme Destiny 天命最高 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Historical180k WordsCompleted He was the “Qin dog” everyone in Handan hated, a hostage who trembled in his mother’s arms. Before the age of nine, he lived for one reason alone: to avoid being beaten to death by the people of Zhao. Then one day, his father died, and he became the King of Qin. The road back to Xianyang was strewn with thorns: his grandmother wanted to depose him, his younger brother wanted him dead, powerful ministers treated him like a puppet, and the queen dowager and her lover controlled the inner palace. H 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Who could have imagined that Qin Shi Huang, the emperor who conquered all before him, spent the first half of his life in misery? Returning to power, he faced enemies on all sides, forging his path to the throne through ruthless means. His heart was as hard as iron, unmoved by emotions, yet he was deeply devoted to Epang, promising her the entire empire as his dowry. Just as he stabilized the court, a sudden crisis struck, forcing him to make a difficult choice between his empire and his lover.

10. 210 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

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    After being reborn, the male protagonist becomes a tycoon starting from the World Cup, quietly starts a stock market business during his university years, and is surrounded by beautiful female CEOs.

11. 211 荆 The Wind Rises in Jingdu, Awaiting the Coming Rain 荆都风来待雨临 Rain Falls on Jingdu雨落荆都Historical1.9M WordsOngoing Overnight, a young blacksmith from a shop in Shengang becomes the last surviving grandson of a powerful family of scholars, whose influence once reached the highest halls of government. A pigeon’s whistle marks the way home, and old books conceal a conspiracy. With a nameless sword in hand, carrying his grandfather’s hopes and his adoptive father’s instructions, he steps into the turbulent world of Jingdu. The Shanfu Academy, deep within the Imperial College, is no ordinary place of learning. It 105Reads8.7Score12514d adds

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    A tale of power struggles and ancient intrigue unfolds in Jingdu, a city where the battle for supremacy is fought, and everyone is both a pawn and a player!

12. 212 天 Decoding the Secrets of Heaven 天机解码 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Urban919k WordsCompleted At a mountain temple in the fading light, an old monk smiles at a spiderweb. The threads may seem fragile, yet in the morning dew they become a dazzling chain of pearls. Is life any different? Every “beginning” is merely a punctuation mark; the true ending lies hidden in countless combinations of zeros and ones. When you learn to see the shadows of zero in times of prosperity and distill the essence of one in times of hardship, you will understand: what people call the secrets of heaven are neve 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Higher-Dimensional Cognition: Cultivating oneself amidst the torrents of life, finding peace within cause and effect. Humans, standing between heaven and earth, spend their entire lives doing two things: seeking the laws of the world externally, and questioning the meaning of existence internally. Higher-dimensional cognition is never empty talk about escaping the mundane world, but rather, after seeing through the underlying logic of "inescapable fate, inevitable detours, and insurmountable obstacles," still finding a space for the soul to breathe freely within the web woven by cause and effect. I. Accepting the "Inevitable Path" to See the Starting Point of Cognition. There are no "shortcuts" in this world, only "paths." The tribulations you must overcome are the "resilience tests" given by fate, allowing you to see the limits of your resilience through trials; the detours you must take are the "trial and error costs" of cognition. How can you know which path leads to your true self without hitting a few walls? Many people are trapped in the resentment of "Why me?", Forgetting that all experiences are essentially "customized courses." What you lack, life will provide. Acceptance isn't about giving up, but about clearly recognizing that fighting against what you can't change only drains you; adapting to the rules and leveraging them for growth is the key to breaking through. Like fluctuations in the stock market, instead of complaining about ups and downs, study the trends—those so-called "insufficient technical skills" are essentially due to a lack of understanding of the rules, and every loss is an opportunity to fill that gap. Secondly, understanding the "flow of external resources" leads to wisdom in making choices. Money and housing are never the final destination in life, but rather "tools" along the journey. Having enough is a clear-headed understanding of not being bound by material possessions; comfort is enough, understanding that the core of a "dwelling" is "peace of mind," not "ostentation." Some people treat wealth as an end in itself, spending their lives chasing numbers, only to find that no matter how many zeros they have in their accounts, they can't fill the emptiness in their hearts; others see wealth as flowing energy, knowing that "money belongs to society, but is only temporarily for my use," thus maintaining composure in gains and losses. True wealth is "inner contentment": not being arrogant because of having much money, nor anxious because of having little. Just as the virtuous never seek reward, yet are always favored by fate; the generous never scheme, yet always gather people's hearts—this is not metaphysics, but the "conservation of energy" in higher-dimensional cognition: what you release outward will eventually return to you in another form. Third, reverence for the "cycle of cause and effect" is the key to achieving true balance. "All things in the world have cause and effect contradictions," and the essence of contradiction is "imbalance." The cultivation of life is about finding balance within contradictions. Being kind to others is not weakness, but knowing that "harming others' feelings will ultimately backfire on oneself"; "What does it matter if I am the fish on the chopping block?" Is not compromise, but seeing that "temporary strength and weakness will eventually change, and guarding one's inner benevolence and righteousness is the eternal armor." The so-called "virtue, wisdom, generosity, and benevolence" are never moral coercion, but a "survival algorithm" of higher-dimensional cognition: virtue is for accumulating "trust capital" in interpersonal relationships; wisdom is for seeing the essence of things; generosity is for reducing internal friction; and benevolence is for living in a warmer world. These qualities, seemingly "useless," can build a "moat" stronger than any barrier for you at crucial moments. IV. The End of the Quest: Reconciliation with the World, Coexistence with Oneself. The ultimate goal of higher-dimensional cognition is "clarity": knowing what you can change, accepting what you cannot change, and clearly understanding the boundaries between "change" and "acceptance." Don't get bogged down in the superficiality of "getting rich or not," but focus on the core of "whether your abilities and cognition match"; don't be trapped by external pursuits of "how others treat me," but uphold the inner cultivation of "how I treat the world." Like water flowing over stone, it doesn't complain about the stone's hardness, but adapts to the flow, eventually reaching the sea. The "quest" of life is never about finding a standard answer, but about gradually becoming someone who, through countless "bumps into walls" and "sudden realizations," can both accept the storms and create rainbows; who can both walk with their head down and look up at the stars. In the end, you will find that true higher-dimensional cognition is simply turning "calamities" into "steps," "detours" into "scenery," and "bumping into walls" into "road signs." In the torrent of cause and effect, maintaining inner balance is already the best "way."

13. 213 无 The Bladeless Edge 无锋利刃 Tiger-Head Monster Before the Lingxiao Palace凌霄殿前的虎头怪Urban160k WordsOngoing In the hidden currents of the world, everyone is both a player moving the pieces and a piece on the board. Reality wears down the sharp edges of our ideals, and principles give way to self-interest, one step at a time. Behind every choice that looks so bright and promising lies a compromise that cannot be spoken aloud. When the scales tip between survival and conscience, we eventually understand: adulthood is nothing more than dancing in chains. There is often no absolute good or evil in this wo 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The world is a chessboard, and the protagonist comprehends the supreme law of survival, transcends the rules, and gradually lays out the world, controlling everything and calculating every move to outmaneuver fate.

14. 214 我 My Heavenly Father and Me 我和我的天父 Traveler1985旅人1985350k WordsCompleted A masterpiece about faith, spirituality, revelation, and wisdom. It can help guide you toward wisdom and happiness. If you haven't seriously reflected on the nature of faith, I recommend reading Chapters 21, 22, and 23 first: Being Reborn into God's Kingdom, The Unity of Heaven and Humanity, and Entering the Kingdom of Heaven. Then, when you read the other chapters, it will be much easier to engage with and understand these unfamiliar and marvelous treasures of thought. Thank you for stopping by 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Please read the divine book: The Book of Revelation was a revelation 80 years after the Lord Jesus' ascension. Two thousand years have passed, yet every major event that has occurred in the world over these two millennia has come true. This means that these revelations transcend the scope of our reason and experience; they are the word of God. Therefore, the parts about the future that we read today will inevitably be fulfilled. This has nothing to do with whether the Bible is scientific or not, because science is merely a tool of God. If you say the Bible is unscientific, that's also true. The Bible contains many things that exceed scientific understanding. Take, for example, God's prophecies about the world over the past 2000 years—they are fundamentally unscientific, yet they are facts. Miraculous prophecies have been fulfilled right before our eyes in incredible ways. These are things that humans or science cannot imagine or predict. Therefore, the facts about humanity's future in the Bible will inevitably be revealed in this world, and will not be swayed by your subjective will or reason. Please open your eyes and welcome these incredible facts! This is the content of the latest chapter.

15. 215 刘 Liu Bowen: Tides of Fortune in the Imperial Court 刘伯温之宦海沉浮 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical565k WordsCompleted Liu Bowen: Rising and Falling in the Sea of Officialdom abandons the magical realism commonly used in earlier works about Liu Bowen. Its main approach is realism, with touches of romanticism. Following the ups and downs of Liu Bowen’s official career, and set against the peasant uprisings led by Fang Guozhen, Xu Shouhui, Wu Chengqi, and others, it offers a many-sided portrait of the vibrant world of the late Yuan dynasty. It depicts both the contests of wits and political maneuvering among strat 167Reads—Score—14d adds

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    High strategy, using the world as a chessboard.

16. 216 离 The Realm of Parting Sorrow 离恨天界 The Illusory Scholar迷幻书生Eastern Fantasy404k WordsOngoing Of the thirty-three heavens, the Heaven of Separation and Regret stands highest; of the four hundred and four afflictions, lovesickness is the most bitter. Once towering above the Myriad Worlds and looking down on the six directions and eight wilds, the Heavenly Domain fell from splendor to ruin overnight after its Domain Lord mysteriously vanished. Its ten-thousand-year legacy teeters on the brink of collapse, while wolves from across the heavens circle hungrily, waiting to seize their chance. 24Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    The plot is full of twists and turns without being melodramatic, and the emotions are genuine without being exaggerated; the more you read, the more addictive it becomes.

17. 217 万 All Things as One: Transmigrating Across Light-Years to Protect You 万有一体：穿越光年守护你 Zi Dan紫萏Modern Romance270k WordsOngoing Fantasy cultivation, Eastern Zen, and post-apocalyptic science fiction intertwine in a beautiful romance between immortal and mortal. An immortal spirit descends to the mortal world to turn the tables and change her fate. With an expansive imagination and a plot full of twists and turns, the story blends cultivation and tribulations, a love spanning dimensions, and the secrets behind the universe’s ascension to a higher dimension. Set against Earth’s ascension to a higher dimension, the novel fo 144Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A single thought can transcend countless mountains and rivers! [May you be blessed immediately][Heart]

18. 218 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score12714d adds

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    Teacher, we've compiled the content of soul studies into the "Realm of the Soul" course series. It explains the structure, evolution, main components, operating principles, and important rules of the soul from an anatomical perspective. How can we claim to understand the soul and ourselves without understanding these things? So, I've put in a lot of effort in building upon the foundation of soul studies. 🙏

19. 219 醒 Words to Awaken the World: The Spirit Journey 醒世密言：灵游记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Urban27k WordsCompleted What is the human death rate? The answer is 100%. It's something no one can avoid or escape, and, damn it, it's an absolute fact. It couldn't be more true. Do we retain any awareness after death? Where do we go? What will we encounter? This book isn't about Liaozhai ghost stories or fantasy. Drawing on the travels of extraordinary people, accounts from hypnotists, and scientific research, it will guide you through the legendary world of souls and offer a preview of the place we will all eventual 45Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 220 昊 Haotian's Grand Plan for Honghuang 昊天布局洪荒 Flower King of Mulan Mountain木兰山的花霸王Eastern Fantasy476k WordsOngoing I woke up and discovered that I had actually transmigrated! And not just anywhere: I was about to be enlightened as Haotian. This is urgent! Luckily, the System arrived just in time... Watch me serve as a child attendant in my true form while my clones scheme across the Primordial World! Possess the Ziwei Star to make a clone, while 365 major stars lie in wait within the Demon Court! My clones roam the Primordial World to earn merit, taking Jin Chanzi and the Six-Eared Macaque as disciples. I sp 5Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    Everyone is a pawn in someone else's game; how do we be ourselves?

21. 221 综 The All-Martial-Arts Song King 综武歌王 Mo Ran Liu Nian Qian墨染流年前Male-Channel Fanfiction232k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Welcome to read my work on Tomato Novels. I hope you will enjoy it. Your support is my motivation for writing, and I will strive to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 222 寒 Journey of the Cold Blade: From Refugee to Ruler of the Realm 寒锋行：从流民到摄山河 A Wildly Imaginative Brain胡思乱想的大脑Historical288k WordsOngoing A hidden heir lurks in the refugee camps, while the Nine Cauldrons fracture the land and set the beacon fires alight. Xiao Yu, a lowborn refugee struggling to survive in a border camp in the state of Yan, has no idea that his blood carries the loyalty and grievance of a renowned general from the former dynasty. A forced conscription sweeps him into the meat grinder known as the Battle of Canglang Plains. Amid mountains of corpses and rivers of blood, his innate “Eye of Insight” lets him spot a g —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one fits perfectly! The protagonist is intelligent and decisive, making for a super exciting read!

23. 223 新 New Year Begins 新正引 Lu Yanyan露颜颜Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + black lotus + political intrigue + tragic love] One night, Shen Ciqiu and Du Jinheng went together to the military camp where the Marquis of Zhenbei had been stationed for years and stole the Tiger Wing Token, the military tally that could command 100,000 Northwestern troops. As a result, the entire Xie clan was sentenced to death. Out of consideration for past ties, the emperor spared the heir's life. At the same time, Shen Ciqiu discovered that the Tiger Wing Token wa 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese tales of power struggles, not those of saintly heroines; powerful female strategists risk their lives for the cause, while righteous individuals shed their blood to prove their loyalty. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

24. 224 疯 Madcap Fantasia 疯批家的狂想曲 Black and White Images黑白画映Fantastical Romance467k WordsCompleted Modern Arc: This world’s fate was decided long ago. Every choice we make leads to an ending already written. And I, Shu Yue, was the one who tore open every prelude with my own hands. Ji Hua’s ten years on the run began because of me; Chen Songhan’s two thousand years of waiting were for me; My older sister, Shu Wen, fell into the time of the Qin Dynasty because I got her involved; Ancient divine beasts, underworld generals, and a phoenix’s true form all gathered in the same storm because of me. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This villain is going to overturn the table in the heavens.

25. 225 焚 Burning River 焚川 How Much Luo Xi洛汐多少Historical251k WordsOngoing With the winds rising over Longyuan, I will conquer the world. I, Lin Chenyu, may not be the protagonist, but I will become a warlord of this troubled age, one who brings it to an end. A notorious name? That will only make the world remember me, Lin Chenyu, even more. ...“These bandits have gone mad. They want to devour their own flesh and blood, all to cover up a secret that could blot out the sky.” —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Conquer the world, wield your sword to settle the chaos. I, Lin Chenyu, may not be the protagonist, but I will definitely be a hero in troubled times, a hero who ends the chaos.

26. 226 谪 The Banished Immortal: Poetry, Wine, and Sword Slashes Through the Ninth Heaven 谪仙：诗酒剑斩九重天 Silk, Wine, and Tea丝酒茶Eastern Fantasy270k WordsCompleted A banished immortal from the ninth heaven, trapped in the mortal world. Hunted across the nine heavens, bound by nine trials of love. One line of poetry can shake heaven and earth; one jug of wine can turn the cosmos upside down. One sword drawn, and the nine heavens shatter. I, Li Bai, with poetry in hand and sword at my side, take one person with me and return to Qinglian, drunk! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He was originally a celestial god of poetry, wine, and sword, who descended to the mortal realm to protect her. She was merely a lowly physician in the mortal world, yet she burned her life for him until her hair turned white. Heaven planted a curse of obsession, forcing them to sink into a tragic love. Watch as the two break through tribulations and coexist, their poetry and sword slaying the heavens!

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