Recommend Some Peak Mind-Game Novels. I've Been Reading for Over 10 Years 求几本智斗巅峰小说，10年以上老书虫了

1. 51 我 I'm the Only Living Person in This Apartment Building 我住的这栋公寓，只有我是活人 Black Armor Warrior黑甲武士9k WordsCompleted I'm the only living person in the apartment building where I live. 4.1kReads—Score—Shelves
2. 52 起 The Tale of Rising Dust 起尘记 Sodium Chloride's Second-in-Command氯化钠的小二Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsOngoing A traditional, slow-paced xianxia novel. This is my first book, and I don't have an established fan base yet, so the rating is a little low. It's definitely a good novel, and I'm sure you'll enjoy reading it. It offers a fresh take on the world of cultivation. A young man from a mountain village steps into the world of cultivation alone. Thanks to a unique opportunity, he follows an equally unique path of cultivation. Relying on no sect, he proceeds cautiously, step by step, forging his own path 17.9kReads8.1Score1.5kShelves

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   It's pretty good. It's not the kind of book that's purely about wits and courage. At least it has logic and good writing. It's really quite good. I recommend it!

3. 53 我 The Food I Deliver Has a Recipient Who's Been Dead for Three Years 我送的外卖，收货人死了三年 Black Armor Warrior黑甲武士11k WordsCompleted The person who received the food I delivered died three years ago. 1.9kReads—Score—Shelves
4. 54 我 I Grow Stronger by Devouring the Dead, but the Goddess Wants to Devour Me 我靠吞噬死者变强，女神却想吞我 Director Little Dot导演小不点Urban350k WordsOngoing [Urban high martial arts + varied supernatural abilities + new power system + no System / but a loot-box-style golden finger + intelligent protagonist who grows stronger + satisfying story with brains + mind games and martial combat] Lin Mo is a cleanup worker for the Special Affairs Administration in Shenzhen, tasked with handling the affairs of unclaimed "lonely deaths." During a routine funeral, he unexpectedly awakens the supernatural ability "Echoes of Last Wishes": by touching a dead pers 353Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Some brothers, some outwit each other [thinking]! New book, new original! Near future + urban fantasy with high martial arts, the main story is set in the Eastern Kingdom in 2049. Every character has clear motivations and is fleshed out, no AI, stable updates, if you're tired of formulaic stories, come and try something different.

5. 55 净 Leave with Nothing? I Took Back the Company's Lifeline 净身出户？我撤回了公司命脉 Black Armor Warrior黑甲武士11k WordsCompleted Leave with Nothing? I Take Back the Company's Lifeline 57Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 我 I'm Paralyzed, So How Could I Be the Butcher of the Night? 我都瘫痪了，怎么会是黑夜屠夫？ Desert Camel沙漠大骆驼Urban2.9M WordsOngoing Gu Yang had a successful career and a happy family, but a car accident suddenly left him in a vegetative state. His mind, however, remained perfectly clear. In the endless darkness, he finally learned the secret behind the accident. On a night filled with anger and despair, he fused with his own shadow and became a butcher of the night! And after killing someone, he could even steal their lifespan, heal his body, and spend points on skills! A top detective, a medium, occult practitioners, and ma 34.9kReads7.6Score3.1kShelves

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   🍅🍅🍅Some people's lives are a waste. The protagonist kills one person every night and gains immortality. During the day, you can call me paralyzed, and I won't complain. But at night, shouldn't you respectfully address me as "Master Butcher"?

7. 57 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 235.3kReads9.7Score27.5kShelves

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   The first book is full of twists and turns, with the protagonist's ingenious plot twists making it both exhilarating and thought-provoking. The second book showcases Cheng Xiaoshi's undeniable talent, and not only is the protagonist intelligent, but almost every character is sharp-witted; each negotiation is a satisfying tribute to deception. The third book, though finished, I haven't finished yet. Its unique approach guides the reader to think and speculate. The final book is a world-saving epic written by the protagonist across time, fueled by his own life; the youthful persistence and passion are truly moving.

8. 58 卧 Crouching Tiger 卧虎 Xun Fei寻飞Urban2.1M WordsOngoing A hidden dragon rises from the depths and devours all things; a crouching tiger commands the mountains and guards a thousand frontiers! When I was little, the strange older girl next door always asked me to help wash her. When I got a little older, she taught me how to be a real man! Twenty years of flashing blades, eighteen years of changing seasons. The black throne may change hands, but true kingship belongs only to madmen who dare to dance with the devil! 14.8kReads7.7Score3kShelves

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   I personally think it's pretty good, you can check it out.

9. 59 白 White Owl Stirs the Seas 白枭乱海 Li Yu618黎渔618Historical609k WordsCompleted This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It's a slow-burning, hard-hitting tale of artisans' tragic struggle to survive and hold on to their humanity as technology twists their craft. Tang Jian was an artisan who had spent half his life preserving traditional skills. Sugar was his material, his craft his blade, and his fingertips once shaped the warmth of everyday life and the beauty of handmade objects. As chaos engulfed the world, survival became his only obsession. He turned his extraordinary s 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In the Ming Dynasty, where sugar is paramount! A father survives a series of life-or-death situations for his young daughter and wife, rising from a pawn to become the one holding the game!

10. 60 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39.3kReads9.5Score6kShelves

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    This book is incredibly effective at boosting intelligence. If you can read it quickly and easily, you might be able to get into a university specializing in political science and law, a university of public security, or a top medical school.

11. 61 大 Great Ming: A Commoner Who Rewrites the History Books 大明：一介布衣改史书 Qiuye Zihan秋野子涵Historical307k WordsCompleted In the fifth year of Hongwu, a humble scholar transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty. He knows what the future holds and has history’s script in hand, yet never tries to defy fate and become emperor. Instead, at the cost of his own lifespan, fortune, and memories, he saves meritorious officials, protects worthy ministers, and mends the regrets surrounding Empress Ma, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Yingxiong. He rewrites history with his brush, hoping to leave fewer regrets in the world of Hongwu. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who understands! It was so satisfying to watch Zhu Di being manipulated by Li An from afar! The spies from Beiping were completely outmaneuvered, and even the future Yongle Emperor exclaimed that he couldn't afford to mess with them. The protagonist's IQ was off the charts!

12. 62 十 Eleven Madmen 十一个疯子 Lu Ban Banban鲁班班班Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted (Not mindless, no harem, no System, and not a conventional power fantasy. Please read with that in mind.) From the day you were born until now, have you ever had doubts like these? “Do I really exist?” “Does the world really exist?” “Why do I exist?” “And why does the world exist?” “Is my existence inevitable? If I die, will the world keep existing?” “At the moment m 38.6kReads9.4Score5.6kShelves

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    I've already seen some recommendations for this book, so I'll recommend it again. It's primarily a suspenseful mystery where the protagonist searches for the truth behind a disaster but discovers—(I won't spoil it here)—it's absolutely mind-bending and has a touch of hard science fiction. It's told from a first-person perspective, so give it a try if you like that kind of thing.

13. 63 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: From Servant Disciple to Sword-and-Talisman Dao Ancestor 凡人修仙：从杂役弟子到剑符道祖 Are the Plum Blossoms in My Hometown Blooming?故乡的梅花开了吗Xianxia172k WordsOngoing Spiritual roots are ranked from highest to lowest, and the lives of menial disciples are as insignificant as dust. Chen Mo is the lowest-ranking menial disciple of the Qingyun Sword Sect. His spiritual root is poor, and his fellow disciples mock him, saying he will never achieve immortality. While cleaning the old Scripture Pavilion one day, he discovers a fragmentary secret manual of sword talismans. Others draw spiritual energy into their bodies and diligently cultivate their dantians; he uses 4.4kReads—Score374Shelves

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    No clichés, no fluff, just pure excitement and enjoyment.

14. 64 深 Shenzhen, Beguiling After Dark 深圳，夜色迷人 Nan Xiaohua南小华Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A tale of business rivalries and political intrigue set against the backdrop of Shenzhen, following Chen Binnan’s remarkable journey south in pursuit of success. This story is dedicated to all the brothers who have headed south, north, or east to make their way in the world! 51.3kReads9.6Score6.1kShelves

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    A battle of wits, a pinnacle of novel writing.

15. 65 重 Reborn: Back to 1983 to Become a Tycoon 重生：回到1983当富翁 Half Gratitude, Half Grudge恩怨各一半Urban3.4M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available on JD.com! The text has been carefully revised and is even more exciting. There are plenty of discounts right now, so if you're interested, go grab a copy!) Zhou Yufeng, a corporate CEO, unexpectedly returns to 1983, an era of planned economies and feeling one's way across the river by touching the stones. With his lovely wife wanting a divorce and his younger brother and sister struggling to get by, watch as he turns the business world upside down and changes 130.9kReads9.3Score16.1kShelves

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    [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn] I'm really picky about books, especially those mindless, feel-good novels; they're really addictive. Of these four, the first one is truly amazing—don't be fooled by the title. The second one is just so-so; you could give it a try if you're looking for something to read. The third one is incredibly satisfying; those who want something nostalgic might enjoy it. The fourth one is very action-packed—just pure action. I didn't have any complaints to begin with, but speaking of which, the first one is a must-read. I only recommend the first one. If you don't like it, come at me! [Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked]

16. 66 水 A Murder Buried at the Waterworks for Twenty Years 水厂埋凶二十年 Bai Suzhen白素针儿Mystery192k WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, in the autumn at the Xichang Waterworks in Qingcheng, three people vanished one after another, leaving no trace, dead or alive. Police officer Qi Xiaojun pursued the lead for half his life, only to be forced out by fate just as he was about to reach the truth. Zhang Youfei, the young factory director, once loved a woman named Jinhua deeply, but he had no idea how many secrets her silence concealed. Twenty years later, another person disappears from the Xichang Waterworks. Sick 4.4kReads8.5Score419Shelves

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    New book, a sure-fire investment.

17. 67 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 494kReads9.7Score70.5kShelves
18. 68 神 Divine Prison Island 神狱岛 Jiang Muluo with a Creepy, Gloomy Aura阴气森森的江牧落Urban217k WordsOngoing Handcrafted with my own two hands ┭┮﹏┭┮! "No System" "No wish fulfillment" "No transmigration" "No harem" "No mindless antics" "Human nature / psychology" "Suffering" I wake up one day to find I've gone from a prospective university student to a prisoner saddled with tens of millions in debt, prisoner number G-1000. Everyone on this island is an actor, and everyone wears a mask. As for me, I happen to have the gift of seeing through every mask: an extraordinary degree of calm and observation. D —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with a realistic suspenseful hellish scenario: a top student with a score of 740 is extorted for 10 million yuan and sentenced to a labor camp called "God's Prison Island," where he must outwit and outmaneuver guards and fellow inmates under immense pressure. Every twist and turn is unexpected.

19. 69 修 Cultivation: Starting as a Slave 修真：从奴隶开始 Awake in a Haze梦醒迷离Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted [Longevity + master of staying under the radar] Chen Xin obtains a cultivation modification tool. All he wants is to become an invincible cultivator devoted to pursuing immortality, but a mistaken choice of starter pack leaves him stuck with ten lifetimes of slave origins. A hundred years of effort across ten lifetimes as a slave is not even one ten-thousandth of what those gifted prodigies possess from birth, but Chen Xin will never give up on the path to immortality. “Being born poor is no dis 18.5kReads8.3Score1.8kShelves

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    Both of these books feature a system at the beginning, but the plot is catastrophic from the start, with each step fraught with danger and requiring high-IQ strategic planning. They're worth reading; I've already followed them to the latest chapter. The enemies are also formidable, and they're definitely not the kind of mindless novels you'd find elsewhere.

20. 70 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates 许长生探案 Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery619k WordsCompleted Police Captain Xu Changsheng, known to his team as “Little Zhuge,” faces one tangled case after another. He always manages to unravel the clues, find the key evidence, and bring the criminals to justice. This book records several particularly challenging cases that showcase Xu Changsheng’s deductive skills. 11.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    I just finished reading the Xu Changsheng series, a crime and suspense novel that's definitely worth reading. The plot is close to real life, without deliberately creating disgusting or bloody scenes for the sake of being scary. The work focuses on analysis and intellectual battles, making you unconsciously immerse yourself in the case.

21. 71 模EN After a Thousand Simulations, I Have a Speedrun Strategy for Escape Games 模拟一千次，我有逃生游戏速通法 Eat a Billion Less少吃亿点Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Print edition on sale February 21 at 7 p.m. Please show it lots of support!] [Infinite-flow + fast-paced + funny + invincible protagonist + no female lead + no angst for the protagonist] [Across the four streets, east, south, west, and north, ask around and find out who’s the boss] [Don’t compare yourself to others. Just look at you: who do you think you are?] The White Tower descends, and the entire world enters death-instance mode. Zheng Xun, bound to an infinite simulation System and forced 215.6kReads9.6Score36.3kShelves

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    1. This is truly a hidden gem! It's mind-bending, entertaining, and thrilling, starting with classic board games. I feel like I'll become a board game master after watching it (x). 2. The plot holes are filled in very well, and the main characters in each of the final scenarios are very logical. 3. If you can get through the beginning, the later parts are thrilling and intellectually stimulating!

22. 72 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates, II 许长生探案II Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery439k WordsCompleted Police Captain Xu Changsheng, known among his team as “Little Zhuge,” faces one convoluted case after another. He always manages to untangle the clues, find the key evidence, and bring the criminals to justice. This book recounts several challenging cases that showcase Xu Changsheng’s keen powers of deduction. 6.7kReads8.3Score749Shelves
23. 73 天 A Disastrous Start: I Risk My Life to Survive with the System 天崩开局，我和系统玩儿命求生 Potato Doesn't Shed Its Skin土豆不吐皮呀Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted Early On] While the reborn cowherd boy Chu Mu was unconscious, he had a long dream. In it, he stopped at nothing to achieve his goals, betrayed his master and ancestors, and framed his fellow disciples. He cultivated an evil dual cultivation technique, toyed with his master and fellow disciples before draining them dry, and died. He refined heaven and earth until he reached the realm of immortals, but for some reason, just as he was about to ascend, his body began cracking apart la 2kReads8.6Score208Shelves
24. 74 天 Heaven Does Not Answer 天不应 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Three myriad mounds of yellow earth and white bones, a sword's light like a shadow, the moon like wine. The spring breeze cuts through all the world's troubles. Tell me, peach blossoms, will you turn white-haired too? In the year 547 of the Yong'an era, a pitch-dark snowstorm fell over Kuhai County, a border county in southern Qi. In a dilapidated temple outside the county, Wen Chaoshen found a crippled woman, gravely injured and on the verge of death. He thought she was merely a refugee in dist 85.4kReads9.1Score6.1kShelves

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    After staying up all night to finish all 50 chapters, I dare say that no one can surpass the intellectual battles in "Heaven Doesn't Resist"! The protagonist, Wen Chaosheng, has no system or powerful backer; he survives entirely on his brains: when the Prince of Pingshan sends assassins, he uses footprints in the snow to ambush them, luring them into a bear-hunting trap; when a high-ranking official sets a trap for him, he uncovers a secret letter from Ah Shui, turning the tables and sending the treacherous minister to prison! There are no idiotic villains throughout the entire book; even the lowly guards have their own schemes, and the dialogue is full of subtext—skipping even one chapter will leave you behind! But when I got to the latest chapter, I was stunned: Lü Zhizhi is clearly dead, so why does Ah Shui say he's still alive? This foreshadowing is incredibly deep!

25. 75 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 118.9kReads9.6Score13.8kShelves
26. 76 我 I Think I Transmigrated the Wrong Way 我穿越的姿势不太对 Deep Stream溪深Mystery2.8M WordsOngoing [Weird + No System + Foundation-Like + Mystery + Comedy + No Heroine? One Heroine?] Bad news: I'm dead. Good news: I transmigrated. Bad news: I don't think I'm the protagonist. Even worse news: I think my buddy is the protagonist. Seriously, buddy, what makes you think you get to be the protagonist? Do you even know what protagonist aura is? You're the worst! Seriously, buddy, can you stop freaking out? What do you mean I'm freaking out too? You're the one who's completely nuts! A crazy world, a 869Reads9.0Score414Shelves
27. 77 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates: Crazy Hormones III 许长生探案III疯狂荷尔蒙 Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted No System, no romance, pure crime-solving, with a series of standalone cases. A skeleton suddenly appears in the courtyard of a beautiful woman whose husband has been away for years, bringing two old cold cases to light. A beautiful married clothing-store owner with a colorful romantic past dies mysteriously in her shop... Captain Xu Changsheng, known to his officers as “Little Zhuge,” faces one tangled case after another. He always manages to unravel the clues, find the key evidence, and bring 23.8kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
28. 78 哎 Oh No! I’m One of the Seven Deadly Sins, and I Got MVP! 哎呀！我七原罪，得了MVP！ Captain of the Trapping Camp陷阵营营长Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Dark comedy + hilarious + ruthless action + global setting + unconventional ideas + one heroine + near-invincible protagonist + power fantasy with a brain (or without one)] Horror games descend upon the world. Those chosen to participate must face challenges of inhuman difficulty. Though the games are full of torment, they also offer people a chance to gain supernatural powers. Life or death. A meteoric rise, or losing everything. But Lu Ce, who has been unable to feel pain since childhood, fee 142.7kReads9.3Score16.7kShelves
29. 79 怪 Urban Legends Invade: She Goes on a Rampage by Exploiting Hidden Rules 怪谈入侵：她靠隐藏规则杀疯了 Gorgeous Girl绚丽儿Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Dad is Dad. He’s holding a knife. Mom is Mom. She takes the knife from Dad. Grandma has just reached the doorway, her eyes filled with confusion and worry. The younger sister has only her older sister by her side, the older sister she loves most… And then? What happened? You’ve forgotten…] [Chosen One of the Dragon Kingdom: Welcome to the first rules-based horror scenario.] [Stage cleared! The Chosen One receives a supernatural value reward, while their bound nation receives national fortune an 18.6kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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    Don't worry, the main characters are all smart, because the unintelligent simply wouldn't survive.

30. 80 今 Working Overtime Again Today to Stop the Universe from Going Crazy 今天也在努力加班阻止宇宙发癫 Some Unknown Cultivation Fan某不知名修仙党Eastern Fantasy844k WordsCompleted Also known as: A Record of Cultivation Across the Multiverse. Fantasy + Sci-Fi + Wonder + Comedy; Exploration + Ensemble Cast + Everyday Life. Ji Wuxiu is a mediator for the Interuniversal Administration Bureau. His job used to be breaking up fights between the three great universes, but a disastrous teleportation accident sends him to a strange world of cultivation. Here, the Hehuan Sect is actually an orthodox sect, the little Saintess is a succubus, and his senior brother's flying sword hides 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ji Wuxiu is a mediator at the Inter-Universe Administration Bureau, originally tasked with mediating between the three major universes. However, a disastrous teleportation accident transports him to a strange cultivation world—where the Hehuan Sect is a prestigious sect, the young saintess is a succubus, and his senior brother's flying sword holds something extraordinary. Even more bizarrely, the composition of spiritual energy, the physiques of cultivators, and the methods of Core Formation are all quite different from what he knows about the cultivation world. Therefore, he decides to cultivate discreetly while secretly investigating the truth. Little does he know that he is gradually uncovering the deepest secret of this world—a shocking secret concerning the survival of the entire universe.

31. 81 捡 A Secret Manual to Conquer the World 捡本秘籍闯天下 Cloud Inlay云镶Urban37k WordsOngoing No System, no transmigration, and no story about being reborn! The three protagonists charge into the world with hearts full of passion, pursuing love and settling scores as they please. They grow ever stronger, fighting against Heaven and competing with others to achieve their great ambitions and ideals... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's no rebirth, system, or time travel involved; it's a traditional story of spiritual energy revival in a later era. The main characters are a trio of musketeers who overthrow various forces and bravely venture into the world...

32. 82 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.6kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves

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    A thrilling battle of wits with a seasoned bookworm! A post-apocalyptic novel without a system, layered with suspense, featuring insightful character portrayals and a hardcore yet grand world-building. The protagonist's intelligence shines throughout, with every move surprising the reader. The story expands further as it progresses, making the ending completely unpredictable.

33. 83 中 The Chinese Academy of Sciences Came to the Entertainment Industry to Poach Someone! The Haters Were Stunned 中科院来娱乐圈捞人！黑粉全蒙了 Old Popsicle老雪糕Urban1.0M WordsCompleted “Thanks to [If You're This Capable, Why Not Join the Chinese Academy of Sciences?] for sending a hundred Carnival gifts. Boss, you're invulnerable to bullets and blades.” After turning down yet another visit from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Gu Ran turned around and explained the three ways to achieve controlled nuclear fusion to his fans. Other streamers' fans have an average education level of middle school. Gu Ran's fans average a PhD. 113.8kReads9.1Score16.9kShelves

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    Mind-bending warning! Still searching for a mind-blowing sci-fi masterpiece? This novel will absolutely satisfy your wildest imagination! Breaking with convention, it boldly constructs a mysterious connection between consciousness and water, information, the wondrous effects of consciousness resonance and slogans, and a symbiotic survival logic—everywhere you look, there are mind-bending concepts. Through the clash between higher and lower life forms, it delves deep into the fundamental codes of life and intelligence. Open it and embark on a mind-bending intellectual adventure to uncover the ultimate truth hidden in the universe!

34. 84 登 Reaching the Summit 登顶绝巅 Yan Feng of Anzuo安左的炎烽Urban147k WordsOngoing Alternate title: Cultivating Through Power and Money, I Say the Boss Has a Point! [Fresh Premise, No AI] [Childhood Sweethearts] [Cultivation Through Power and Money] [Political Intrigue] [Rival Nations at War] A hundred years ago, the world underwent a cataclysm, giving rise to a substance known as spiritual energy. It could let people fly through the sky and burrow through the earth. It also made animals walk upright, learn to use firearms, and evolve into demon beasts. People and demon beasts 2.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The story revolves around a military-themed cultivation novel where even the supporting characters possess exceptional intelligence, with no instances of characters becoming less intelligent.

35. 85 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27.3kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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    Apocalyptic rebirth novel can be written like this! The protagonist's intelligence is consistently high throughout, the plot is far-reaching and full of suspense, and the human nature is portrayed realistically and profoundly. You'll find it incredibly satisfying to read.

36. 86 全EN Global Death Exam: Straight from the Execution Grounds to the Test Room 全球死考：刚下刑场你让我去考试 I Love Eating Cat Chips我爱吃猫片哇Mystery1.0M WordsOngoing [Tactical battles + mild horror + infinite-world adventure] The Deadly College Entrance Exam has arrived, dragging thirty million candidates into hell. The exam questions have been replaced with scenes from horror movies and disasters. Even staying alive is a pipe dream. Pass and earn rewards. Fail and be erased! Ten points earn ten million. One hundred points earn Tyrant genes. One thousand points earn the Apocalypse. Only ??? can make it out of this exam. To investigate, the military “ 1.6MReads9.3Score295.4kShelves

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    This book is so beautiful! [Kissing emoji] You can completely lose your mind right from the start! [Attention][attention][attention][admiration]

37. 87 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. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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    An underrated long-term strategy story set in an alternate dynasty, where many plot points are meticulously planned and executed over many years, culminating in a single, decisive strike. Reading it will leave you in awe of the author's skill.

38. 88 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 44kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    A unique tale of a gambling king's struggle for supremacy, a grand political intrigue drama with a fast-paced, action-packed plot reminiscent of an American TV series, humorous writing style, and unconventional storytelling—you'll learn something new after reading! Suitable for both male and female bookworms. [Add to bookshelf]

39. 89 序EN Sequence: God Eater 序列：吃神者 No Brain, Just Cerebellum不要大脑要小脑Urban4.3M WordsOngoing [Tomato 2026 Male-Focused Fiction Most Popular Author, Ranked Number One] Published in print, quality guaranteed. An alternate high-martial world, ensemble cast and political intrigue, no nested plot twists, a slow-paced story with a grand setting. Readers all say it gets better the further you read. Giant birds swallow the sun, and all things undergo dramatic change. Strange, immortal gods, and humanity's superpowered sequences. Everyone wants to become a god in this world, but they have no ide 972.9kReads9.3Score119.1kShelves

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    The first book is a bit slow-paced; the beginning seems like a typical "male protagonist pretends to be weak to achieve his goal" story, but the later negotiation scenes and action sequences are very well written. Both books are political intrigue and strategic battles, and I really enjoyed them.

40. 90 匹 A Common Man Takes the Stage 匹夫驾到 Qian Xiao千笑Urban2.4M WordsCompleted (Signed for print publication) (One heroine, no System, not a power fantasy, Chinese-style supernatural abilities) Among the infinite parallel worlds, there is a special world called Nanke, and a special group of people known as Calamity Exorcists. They soar through the skies and burrow underground, know the past and present, and travel between parallel worlds in different eras to carry out missions. A young man who calls himself a commoner is chosen by fate to enter Nanke’s mysterious academy, 75.6kReads9.4Score7.5kShelves

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    These are some amazing books I've collected! The plots are vivid and engaging, and the villains aren't stupid. The only downside is, damn, there are just too many angst-filled scenes! Author, give me back my tears! [Almost crying]

41. 91 天 The Hidden Secrets of the World 天下藏局 Little Nine Disciple小九徒Urban2.8M WordsCompleted [Wuxia World + Antiques Appraisal + Tomb Raiding] I never went to school as a child. Instead, I spent ten years learning the trade from a beautiful woman. Over those ten years, she forged me a pair of “Ghost Eyes” that could identify every rare treasure in the world. She trained my hands into “Buddha’s Hands,” teaching me to break traps and set schemes with impunity. And she taught me a repertoire of “divine skills” that let me navigate the shifting world of the martial underworld with ease. Dra 100kReads9.4Score18.2kShelves

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    A bookworm of over a decade, this is a completed, highly-rated masterpiece! A classic for any bookshelf, highly recommended!!!

42. 92 离 Humiliated at My Divorce Banquet, I Set Sail for a Brighter Future 离婚宴受辱，我的前程自此启航 Wild Roots草根之野Urban2.0M WordsOngoing On the day of his divorce, he endured ridicule and scorn. Everyone thought he would sink into despair, unaware that after lying low for so long, he was about to begin a whole new chapter in life. Free of the shackles of his past, he keeps his feet on the ground and breaks through prejudice with his own abilities. Through wind and rain, he presses forward step by step. The era that belongs to him is about to begin. 71.7kReads8.1Score4.2kShelves

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    That leaves only this politically stimulating novel.

43. 93 上 The Affairs of the Gods 上帝们的那些事儿 Loves Maocao Liquor 521爱吃茅草酒521Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted [Once the top post in the Three-Body Tieba forum, with over 100,000 replies] [Ensemble cast of geniuses]+ [Infinite Flow]+ [Mind games]+ [Wild ideas] Two hundred geniuses are invited to take part in a God Game spanning 28 different worlds. Contestants must conquer their own worlds within 30 days, while entering into battles and strategic contests with other worlds. A mechanical world ruled by AI… A zombie world overrun by the undead… An electronic world gone virtual and chaotic… A world populate 4.7kReads8.7Score929Shelves

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    This one is good.

44. 94 谋 The Murder Effect: The Innocent Sinner 谋杀效应：无罪的罪人 The Mysterious Elephant God大象神秘莫测Two Male Leads272k WordsOngoing [Two male leads+Crime investigation+Case-of-the-week format+Parallel storylines+Mystery+Deduction+Slow burn] Isaiah Byrne is a detective in the gang investigations unit. His best friend in the city, who is also something of an informant, has made a new friend. Meanwhile, someone has made himself the judge of sinners, using blood as ink. Isaiah finally realizes that the killer who claims to deliver justice in Heaven's name has been close to him all along. Multiple POVs and characters, with a c 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here it comes!!!

45. 95 别 Stop Running, There Are Monsters Everywhere Here 别跑了，这里到处是怪物 Doesn't Eat Konjac不吃魔芋Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [Coming-of-Age Protagonist, Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story, Plot-Driven] On Lin Yi’s eighteenth birthday, his mother plunged a knife into his heart with her own hands. He thought he would die, but when he came to, Lin Yi discovered he was still alive. He was not only unharmed, but had even returned to the past. At first, Lin Yi thought it was all a hallucination. It was only when his mother picked up the knife on the table again that he finally realized the people sitting before him were not his p 20.1kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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    I didn't read much of the first book, but it was really good. The second book, needless to say, was divine. The third book was funny and mind-bending, getting better with each reading. The fourth book had a good first 500 chapters; the beginning was captivating, but the later chapters weren't as good, though it had a female lead. The fifth book was also very good, with infinite reincarnation; Tomato's most heartfelt work.

46. 96 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 386.2kReads9.2Score32.8kShelves

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    Historical setting, ancient times, fictional world. The male protagonist is highly intelligent and outwits civil and military officials, even making the empress admit defeat.

47. 97 都 Urban: The Prodigal Turns Over a New Leaf, and the Nation Calls on Me to Crack a Major Case 都市：浪子回头，国家请我破大案 Codonopsis-Stewed Chicken党参炖鸡Urban1.1M WordsCompleted They say that nine times out of ten, life doesn't go as planned, and that people are born to suffer. But Zhang Yang doesn't agree. He was abandoned at the gate of an orphanage as a child, but fortunately, he met a kind-hearted director. Fate had other plans, though: to make a living, he became a universally despised pickpocket. Then, by chan 27.2kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    Highly rated, intellectually stimulating article, highly recommended.

48. 98 不 Not to Be Trusted 不可信奉 After Dusk昏黄之后Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted This world is full of the bizarre. Every household worships a god, and the more devout you are, the more power you gain. Everyone longs to become a god. New to this world, Jiang Yuan refuses to worship. His blood-red cleaver tears through the beautiful veil covering the world. Beneath that veil, the real world is mad, violent, and evil. Surrounded by monsters, he realizes that he is the one who doesn't belong. He has to survive. 21.8kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves
49. 99 诡EN The Horrors Are Hard to Kill? Sorry, I'm the Truly Immortal One 诡异难杀？抱歉，我才是真正不死 Six Gourds六个葫芦Urban2.0M WordsCompleted This book has been signed for publication, so enjoy it with confidence. [Death Regression + Foreknowledge of the Future + Kill the Saintly One First + Dark Tone + Supernatural Resurgence] After accidentally transmigrating to a world invaded by the supernatural, Fang Xiu awakens the ability to return from death, also known as turning back time. Whenever he dies, time rewinds to just before his death. In this perilous and uncanny world, he could have laid low, but instead he chooses to announce to 232.8kReads9.5Score28.3kShelves

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    I didn't read much of the first book, but it was really good. The second book, needless to say, was divine. The third book was funny and mind-bending, getting better with each reading. The fourth book had a good first 500 chapters; the beginning was captivating, but the later chapters weren't so great, though it had a female lead. The fifth book was also very good, with infinite reincarnation; Tomato's most heartfelt work.

50. 100 你 You’re the Expert Team, So Why Are You Learning Criminal Investigation from Me, a Fugitive? 你专家组，怎么跟我一逃犯学刑侦 Ling Jiu San Yao零九三妖Mystery3.3M WordsOngoing Su Chen, who specialized in unsolved cold cases, transmigrated to a parallel world and was selected for a reality show about escape. He would be the show’s sole fugitive, hunted by a team of top experts selected from within the public security system! The show’s purpose was to showcase the power of the police and show the public just how easy it was to catch someone in modern society. But no one expected Su Chen to infiltrate the public security system from the start. Using his own methods of si 14.7kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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