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1. 801 鼠 The Rat King Forced Me to Cultivate, and I Got Rich Across Worlds by Snagging Bargains 鼠王逼我修仙，我靠捡漏暴富万界 A Traveler in a Famine Year荒年客Urban849k WordsOngoing [Ordinary Mortal's Treasure-Hunting Cultivation] [Treasure Hunts and Mysteries] [Secret-Realm Expeditions] [Unearthing Treasures Across the Myriad Worlds] [Laid-Back Immortal Cultivation] [Secret-Realm Dungeon Adventures] [Lighthearted and Relaxed] Qin Lie: “Immortal, demon, or Buddha, I don't care. Anyone who gets in the way of my treasure hunt and path to immortality dies!” Treasure-Hunting Mouse: “Kid, you've got a big mouth!” Qin Lie: “If we can't kill them, we'll just run!” From antique s 12.6kReads8.1Score1.3kShelves

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   Qin Lie: "Whether they're immortals, demons, or Buddhas, anyone who blocks my treasure hunt—die!" Treasure-hunting Rat: "You've got quite the nerve." Qin Lie: "If I don't die, I'll just run away." Treasure hunting + mystery exploration + adventure + cultivation—one book is enough.

2. 802 我 The Tyrant in My Mind 我脑子里的暴君 Xiang Er襄儿Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted Shen Si, a top painter, never imagined that after dying, he would open his eyes to find himself trapped in the body of a painter with depression. One could not go on living; the other could not bring herself to die. Watching Xu Zhao nervously paint in safe colors, watching her apologize even after her coworkers humiliated her and drove her to the rooftop, he was so furious his soul nearly smoked. “Useless! Give me the brush!” When the bullying began again, he took control of her body and unleash 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A contemporary romance novel with a brain, sweet and fluffy.

3. 803 恐 Horror Cinema: My Teammate Is Yukino Yukinoshita 恐怖影院：我的队友是雪之下雪乃 fh Black and Whitefh黑白Mystery475k WordsCompleted [The rating has only just come out, and it’ll rise later] [Infinite Flow] + [Mild Horror] + [Horror Dungeons] + [Anime Crossover, Multiple Heroines] “Welcome to the Nightmare Screening Room. Here, you’re not an audience member sitting in the theater. You’re a participant in a real horror movie!” Guan Hong accidentally stumbles into a bizarre horror theater. There’s no popcorn here, only endless survival missions and vengeful evil spirits ready to peel off your skin at any moment. First screeni 1kReads6.2Score104Shelves
4. 804 满 All the Starlight in My Eyes Belongs to You 满目星光皆归你 Salt Branch盐枝儿14k WordsCompleted All the starlight in my eyes belongs to you. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 805 我 Those Years I Spent Eating Trash in Another World 我在异界捡垃圾吃的那些年 Stewing in the Mortal World炖煮红尘Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing From the start, get by on farts and grow stronger by eating trash. The humble Xiao Yang accidentally stumbles into a world of garbage, where he can pick up trash from all the heavens and myriad worlds at will. From then on, he never has to be a wage slave again... “Allow me to introduce myself again. The man standing before you is a bitter-love tree grower, a cosmic monster tamer, a Three-Body pancake master, a beneficiary of the Ink Dragon, a Sharingan wholesaler, a parasitic beast breeding e 17.2kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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   The protagonist transmigrates to a garbage continent, embarking on an overpowered journey by scavenging trash. Garbage from countless worlds falls here: cursed beasts, zombies, snake monsters, the Bitter Love Tree from Fox Spirit Matchmaker, Han Tianzun's Ink Dragon and Gold-Eating Insects, the Spring Breeze and Rain Technique, the Purple Demon Eye, cosmic monsters like the Sharingan from Naruto, the Thousand-Armed Buddha, Inuyasha, the Arc Reactor, Parasyte, the Trisolarans, external soul bones, Attack on Titan, Digimon, Pokémon, WALL-E, Plants vs. Zombies, Calabash Brothers, the Spirit Realm, Sheep Village, Evangelion, spirit insects, divine sources—a hodgepodge of worlds, stitched together in a truly amazing way! The protagonist achieves his power through the garbage of countless worlds. Highly recommended!

6. 806 没 Who Can Afford to Practice Martial Arts? I'm Off to Chop Wood 没钱修什么武，我砍树去了 Duck Teasing the Dog戏狗鸭Urban124k WordsOngoing [Urban] [High Martial] [Plot-driven] [No female lead] Twenty years after the spiritual qi revival, martial arts have become the latest luxury for the elite. Tuition at a martial arts university is 880,000 yuan, and ordinary universities have followed suit, raising theirs to 188,000 yuan. Are poor people unfit to study or practice martial arts? Chen Liang tossed aside his admission letter to an ordinary university, picked up the axe his father left behind, and headed for the Black Mist Forest, a 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Tomato's writing style is a rare departure from typical slice-of-life dialogue-driven storytelling. The plot flows smoothly, and unlike MPC, each supporting character has their own distinct personality. The author writes over 6,000 words daily and even boasted of 10,000+ words per day for his debut. So far, I haven't seen any major flaws. It's worth checking out.

7. 807 星EN The Third Era of the Astral Realm 星界第三纪元 Beita Ling北太灵Sci-Fi & Apocalypse3.9M WordsCompleted [Three avatars] + [Alchemist] + [Esper] + [Giant beasts] + [Epic worldbuilding] + [Decisive and ruthless] + [Invincible protagonist] After Blue Star explodes, Luo Ge transmigrates through time and space carrying the [Miracle Artifact: Eye of Insight]. His soul is digitized and split into three, each part becoming an independent personality and setting off on a different path to transcendence. The alchemist Luo Ge pursues truth and the path to omniscience and omnipotence. “See Through Truth” “Alc 29.5kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves
8. 808 修 A Cultivation Golden Finger? Use It and You Die [Transmigration] 修仙金手指？敢用你就死【穿越】 The Motherland's Rare Flora祖国的奇花异草Two Male Leads553k WordsOngoing Dark, morally twisted chaos + cultivation and growth starting in infancy + clever protagonist + unconventional, realistic survival.▌A small ensemble cast, family, friendship, and romance, raising a child, the protagonist's mother is alive, and the protagonist becomes irresistible to everyone later on. A parasitic Dao seed takes human form inside the protagonist. It looks just like him, but is inhumanly wicked, with tentacles. ⑴ The world is a farm, and you're the pig sprinkling seasoning on yo 14.5kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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   I've already read it twice. As a long-time reader of Tomato's novels, having read over 3,000 (check my homepage if you don't believe me), very few books have captivated me like this. The writing isn't overly ornate; instead, it's delicate yet powerful, perfectly capturing the characters' emotions and the story's atmosphere, making it a pure reading pleasure. Moreover, the author is proactive and responsible, even providing a lot of background information on cultivation. Even more remarkable is that it doesn't treat supporting characters as mere plot devices; everyone has their own storyline, and after finishing it, you'll truly feel the impact of the phrase, "Everyone is the protagonist of their own life." While the pacing is slow, every step is carefully laid out, the logic is sound, and the characters remain consistent, making it increasingly enjoyable with each reading. I've already followed all the updates and now eagerly await each new chapter.

9. 809 回 After 999 Resets, I'm the Real Monster 回档999次，我才是真正的怪物 Sister Rong's Happy Life荣姐的幸福生活Mystery178k WordsOngoing [Monsters] [Horror] [Time Rewinds] [Multiple Systems] [Highly Intelligent Villain] [Snark] [Plot Twists] Happiness City, a city full of monsters from the underworld. “Happiness City, bringing happiness to everyone!” “Welcome to Happiness City.” If you don't like a slow start, begin with Chapter Five. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The villain is highly intelligent, the protagonist makes sarcastic remarks, and in Chapter 8, when the protagonist sees the monster, he pulls out his system panel and it can't hold back anymore.

10. 810 爆 Going Viral Starts with Calling the Cops 爆红从报警开始 Yu Siyuan余四元Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Microdrama style, silly and lighthearted. The protagonist has no romantic pairings, male or female. Actor Mo Fei gets a Role System. From a holy monk, he gains an ability to attract criminals; from a serial killer, he learns human anatomy; from a detective, he learns to talk to cats; from a master thief, he learns sleight of hand... To everyone else, all of this seems downright bizarre. Would a normal actor radiate murderous intent? Would a normal actor know the human body so well? Would a norma 60.5kReads9.5Score8.1kShelves
11. 811 超 Super God Wizard 超神巫师 Second-Generation Prodigy二代天骄Eastern Fantasy877k WordsOngoing [Western fantasy + dragons + gaming + leveling up + lordship + ruthless action] The witch hunt is drawing to a close, and the war between wizards and gods has begun. Gao Wen transmigrates into a game world as the son of a gravely injured herbalist. Gray fog shrouds the town. Knowledge brings corruption. Monsters roam this land, and danger lurks everywhere. Tides of gray fog strike again and again. Ordinary people have no chance of survival, nobles cling to their last scraps of comfort, and even 691Reads8.2Score101Shelves
12. 812 末 Wildflowers Bloom at the World's End 末日野草开花 Bian Fu边福Urban2.7M WordsOngoing Order collapsed in an instant. The neon lights of civilization were swallowed by the wasteland of the apocalypse, and simply staying alive became the most extravagant stroke of luck. Chen Mingfei never imagined he would be swept into a catastrophe engulfing the entire world. From a frantic fight for life and death in a hospital to the despairing struggle to survive in a dead, empty city, he is forced to wage a long and brutal battle with death amid the ruins. Here, suffocating cold snaps and na 2kReads—Score197Shelves

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    High-energy plot, unique post-apocalyptic perspective

13. 813 我 I Just Wanted to Study, So How Did I Become an Esports Legend? 我只想学习，怎么就电竞封神了 1Watermelon King11西瓜大王1Urban1.4M WordsOngoing [Top Student + Esports + System + Wish Fulfillment + Lighthearted Comedy + No Female Lead] Lu Ming was widely recognized as the most relentless student at Changhua No. 6 High School. He studied sixteen hours a day, yet his grade ranking stayed stubbornly stuck around seventieth or eightieth. Then he was bound to the Work-Rest Balance System. He thought it was a study system, but the System told him: “Want to improve your study efficiency? Go play Honor of Kings first.” And so the school’s most h 96.9kReads9.4Score9.8kShelves
14. 814 京 A Guide to Rising to Power as a Madam in the Capital Circle 京圈夫人上位指南 A Little Butt一只屁屁Modern Romance658k WordsCompleted [Powerful leads who dote on each other × intense push and pull × power as the bride price × masterful guide and lover × older, devoted, fatherly man] he, dual-C romance in an alternate setting [romance × strategy] The day Chen Nuo got together with Fang Jingxiu, people in Beijing’s social circles laughed at her. They said the daughter of a small-time building materials merchant from Yongzhou was nothing but a pretty plaything in the hands of a powerful man. But no one knew... That the aloof, asc 47.3kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    This author is particularly skilled at writing about the power struggles and backstabbing among officials within the system. The male lead is also exceptionally talented, acting as a guiding lover for the female lead. He consistently paves the way for her and supports her, while the female lead is also very intelligent and matures gradually. It's a very enjoyable read.

15. 815 惊 Thriller: I Became Excessively Twisted for Fear of Looking Ungraceful 惊悚：因为担心不优雅而过度变态 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted [Horror + No Female Lead] A bizarre game descended, pulling all of humanity into a strange world to complete terrifying missions. Fail, and you lose life points. When your points hit zero, you die! Zhao Yi, a renowned psychiatrist, was dragged into the game too, but some unknown glitch appeared in his data source code. And so, an abnormal human emerged, one who made every ghost and monster tremble in fear! The Crybaby Ghost: I just wanted to give him a side quest, but he chopped off my head! The 74.4kReads9.5Score8.4kShelves
16. 816 盛 The Prosperous Era's Medical Detective 盛世谋医神探 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Ancient Romance423k WordsOngoing Tang Wei, a top modern forensic pathologist, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of an ancient criminal's daughter who shares her name. The original Tang Wei's family was confiscated after her father became embroiled in an imperial examination cheating scandal. She was reduced to a government servant and took her own life in despair. When Tang Wei wakes up, she is immediately trapped in a desperate situation: her status as a government servant leaves her as lowly as dust, and the shadow of 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book; you might want to check it out.

17. 817 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3kShelves

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    The first book is an unconventional palace romance. The male protagonist has lived alone in an unfamiliar ancient world for over a decade. Just when he thought he would never find someone like him again, the female protagonist's appearance illuminated his life, and she asked him the bittersweet question, "How are you?" The second book is genuinely hilarious. The female protagonist is bound to a "Truth-Telling System," and from then on, she unleashes her sharp-tongued side. In a variety show, when asked by the host why she works so hard, she replies, "For money!"

18. 818 别 They Throw Mud at Me, So I Lie Down and Sue Them for 38,000 别人朝我扔泥巴，躺下讹他三万八 Yan Xiaonuo颜小糯Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + livestreaming + going crazy anywhere, anytime] Qiao Xi takes on a mission from the Space-Time Administration, transmigrating into a tragic romance novel to fix its plot. She becomes a nobody with barely any fame and is bound to a Truth-Telling System. From then on, the tragic romance takes a bizarre turn... During a variety show livestream, she is asked why she works so hard. Guest 1: “I thought of the hardworking farmers.” Guest 2: “My grandma was a farmer. I miss her so much.” 43.2kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves
19. 819 犯 The Usurper 犯上者 Li Ma李马Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [The print edition has been signed, so read with confidence] (No System, no invincibility, plot-focused, explores human nature, not a formulaic power fantasy) (The protagonist grows and changes as the story unfolds) (An ensemble cast: supporting characters aren't one-dimensional, and respond with genuine emotions to the changes around them) No one knows when this world began to split in two. 214.7kReads9.4Score34.4kShelves
20. 820 双 The Twin-Pupil Covenant: Throne of Thorns 双瞳盟约之荆棘王座 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子37k WordsCompleted The Covenant of Twin Pupils: The Thorn Throne —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 821 秀 I Turned the Whole Class of Underachievers Around, and You Call Me a Homeroom Teacher? 秀翻整个学渣班，你管这叫班主任 Pomelo to Go with Wine柚子下酒吃Urban669k WordsCompleted Reborn as the homeroom teacher of a class of good-for-nothings, Lu Ze gets the [Super Hardcore Teacher System]. Lu Ze: Nice to meet you. How about this: Class monitor, make a group chat and add everyone. Class monitor: Sure thing, Mr. Lu. The next second. Lu Ze: All right, the 25 students who’ve joined the group, hand over your phones. What kind of teacher is this? What a scam! Another time. Lu Ze: Come on, everyone, repeat after me: “Though old, I am still strong; though my hair is white, my am 4.4kReads9.5Score542Shelves
22. 822 重 Reborn in the Eighties, I Dump My Trash Ex and Marry the Toughest Officer 重生八零，踹垃圾竹马嫁最猛军官 Precious and Perfect珠圆玉润的宝Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted (Alternate period setting, age gap, everyday life in a military marriage, face-slapping) Lin Mian was reborn on New Year’s Eve, the night her childhood sweetheart publicly broke off their engagement. In her previous life, she couldn’t bear to give up eighteen years of affection for her childhood sweetheart and refused to end the engagement, even if it killed her. But after they married, he was as cold as stone and hated her to the bone. He tormented her until her family was ruined, and she die 2.5kReads8.9Score249Shelves

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    🌵🌵In this book, the male lead has been plotting against the female lead for a long time. The female lead is nineteen years old, and the male lead is almost thirty, a ten-year age difference. After being hit by a car while saving the female lead, he conspired with his friends at the hospital to make him impotent, making the female lead bear the responsibility for life. The very next day, they immediately got married. The male lead has a super high military rank, a senior colonel, and is the head of a military factory. He is also very intelligent.

23. 823 霓 The Brocade Gambit: A Record of Power Plays in the Tang Dynasty 霓裳弈：大唐权谋录 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted Silk and Strategy: A Record of Tang Dynasty Power Plays 4Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 824 当 Becoming the Internet Emperor and Living a Shameless Life 当网络皇帝，享缺德人生 Evil Mother Orangutan恶毒母猩猩Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [An electronic sycophant’s fan + a heroine who rules the internet like an emperor + a top-tier star who’s lightning-fast at picking up jokes] [Dating show + memes + face-slapping + super sweet] Ji Huanshu transmigrates into a tragic romance novel as its heroine. Her Actor boyfriend wants her to give up her heart and corneas for his gravely ill first love, yet refuses to make their relationship public. His fans assume she’s a desperate doormat, and she’s relentlessly attacked until she becomes th 31.1kReads8.9Score4.8kShelves
25. 825 长 Eldest Son: My Brother and Sister Simulated My Life, and I Broke Down in Tears 长子：兄妹模拟我人生，泪崩 Flight Captain飞行团长Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Anti-drug trafficking] [Narcotics officer] [High IQ] [Mastermind] [Undercover] The Wei family has five children. The second is a wealthy businessman, the third has an impressive background, the fourth is a research professor, and the fifth is a pop star. Only the eldest has amounted to nothing. He’s notorious and despised by his siblings. Because he sold off his younger siblings and drove his family away! He’s done every kind of evil, and his siblings loathe and spurn him! Then, on the day the 80.6kReads9.5Score12.8kShelves
26. 826 失 The Amnesiac Sword Immortal 失忆剑仙 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子24k WordsCompleted The Amnesiac Sword Immortal 3Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 827 带 I Brought a Fortune to the 1970s and Became the Boss of the Family 带着巨额财产穿七零，成家中一霸 The Sun on the Mountaintop山顶的太阳Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Period drama + military marriage + pocket dimension + family life On the first day after Lin Xiangnan transmigrates, her family gets into a huge argument over sending someone to the countryside. At first: “So what if I have to go to the countryside? I've got hundreds of millions of supplies in my pocket dimension. How could I possibly fail to get by out there?” After helping her second great-uncle weed his fields for two days: “There's no way I'm going to the countryside. I'm lazy, gluttonous, a 103.8kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves

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    This book is fantastic, intellectually stimulating, and the author is also humorous.

28. 828 游 Game Development: My Online Dating Partner Is Actually a Hit Movie Star 游戏制作：网恋对象竟是当红影后 Coconut Latte生椰啦铁Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Game Development] [One Female Lead] [Sweet Romance] [Showbiz] Chi Wen: “Our game this time does have some horror elements, but…” Players: “Not buying it! We’re never touching one of your horror games again!” Chi Wen: “Oh? But you can farm and build things in it.” Players: “Okay, sold.” With a System, Chi Wen unexpectedly becomes the project manager of a hollowed-out game company. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he uses the System to rise to the throne of the King of Chinese Gaming. Along t 31.2kReads9.5Score3.4kShelves
29. 829 人 The Immortal Food of Mankind 人种仙食 Big-Headed T头很大的T君Eastern Fantasy6.5M WordsOngoing "Weird Cultivation, Behind-the-Scenes Story" The Tang Dynasty: strange things are coming. When Li Qing transmigrated here, he thought Mr. Huayue had kindly taken him in. Little did he know that the man saw him only as livestock to be raised for food. At the brink of life and death, the jade tablet on Li Qing revealed its power, gravely wounding Mr. Huayue and allowing him to escape. But the danger was far from over. The scheme of the Six Paths and Eight Immortals to devour all living beings had 37.7kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves

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    Over 6000 hours, a pro passing by. Looks like you're all experiencing a reading slump. Actually, I'm experiencing one too! [Almost crying] No system, no system, the protagonist and villain are both incredibly intelligent, it incorporates the Hundred Schools of Thought, and is an extraordinary cultivation story.

30. 830 末 The Apocalypse's Number One Puppet Master 末世第一人偶师 Qi Jiu柒桕Sci-Fi & Apocalypse521k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + Infinite Worlds + Multiple Male Leads + Strong Female Lead + Cthulhu Mythos] In the year 2402 of the Star Calendar, the apocalypse descends upon Blue Star. The uncanny resurfaces, and beneath a world shrouded in mist, danger lurks everywhere. Countless evil gods watch hungrily, trying to use the mist to enter Blue Star. The safe areas where humanity can survive keep shrinking, while countless people wait in despair for their minds and bodies to collapse. Yet one day, a mute girl in 4kReads9.3Score514Shelves
31. 831 覆 A Night's Journey with a Bloodied Sword 覆血夜剑行 Never Forget the Past前尘莫忘Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Traditional Xianxia] [Court and Jianghu] [High Martial Power, Low Mysticism] [An Ensemble Cast in the Snow] There is a sword in the mortal world. There are blades in the jianghu. In the far north lives a left-handed man, lame, with a broken sword and peach blossoms growing on his bones. His brows are crooked and his eyes askew, yet no one in the world is more pleased with life. In the far east lives Master Cao, with a swordsman’s spirit sheathed in his chest. A gentle breath from him can summon 2.5kReads8.7Score165Shelves

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    It perfectly meets your requirements, updates are stable, and the later parts are quite funny. The writing is excellent.

32. 832 长 The Legend of Shen He of Chang'an 长安禾火之沈禾传奇 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Historical17k WordsCompleted The Legend of Shen He of Chang'an 4Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 833 满EN A Family of Hopeless Romantics, Except for the Evil Little Junior Brother 满门恋爱脑，唯有小师弟正的发邪 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Slow-Burn + Cautious Protagonist + Funny and Lighthearted] The senior apprentice brother is love-struck, and the second senior apprentice brother is burdened with a blood feud. The third senior apprentice sister has loved and fought the Demon Lord through three lifetimes, while the fourth senior apprentice sister is a white lotus. The sect leader left the sect for love, and the uncle-master ventured deep into the demonic path for the woman he loved... Neither immortal nor heroic, th 20.8kReads8.4Score1.6kShelves

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    This is the one I'm definitely recommending! It's not invincible, but the protagonist is intelligent, though unfortunately the entire world is abstract, except for the main character and another transmigrator.

34. 834 明 A Professional Rebel at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末造反专业户 Golden Chicken Wings金黄的鸡翅膀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Powers + Late Ming Dynasty + Rebellion] Wu Cheng, a newly graduated college student working as a village official, transmigrates to the second year of the Chongzhen reign in the late Ming Dynasty and becomes a military household member of the Great Ming. A corrupt court, an incompetent emperor, greedy officials and gentry, and commoners treated as less than human push Wu Cheng step by step toward rebellion. Watch as he takes on the local tyrants, fights the Great Ming, dest 14.5kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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    Historical fiction. I'm currently following the first one, but the second one is too short, though I like it more. The reason I like it is because it feels like a resemblance to the Song Dynasty. If you like mindless novels, don't bother reading this. There are no cheat codes, and it's a slow burn.

35. 835 双 Twin Swords Guard the Realm: The Heavenly Sword Sisters Set the World Right 双剑镇国：天剑双姝定乾坤 The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings for Ninety Thousand Miles凤凰展翅九万里Ancient Romance37k WordsCompleted Twin Swords Guard the Nation: Two Sword Maidens Set the World to Rights 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here's a selection of captivating short stories, anything but cliché! The Two Emperors of China, Dragon Vein Returns to the Heart: Two emperors meet in a chaotic world, joining hands to stabilize the land. Underwater Ghost Market - Five Watches of the Dead: The Ghost Market is plagued by Gu poison, a chivalrous doctor breaks the deadlock and saves the world. Cold Yin Corpse Palace: Nine Yang True Fire slays demons: A silkworm demon wreaks havoc on the world, immortals join forces to eliminate the demon. Twin Swords Protect the Nation: The Twin Heroines of the Heavenly Sword stabilize the world: Two heroines bear the burden of national hatred, wielding their swords to sweep away treacherous officials. Qingning Hall Secret Case: Heroes eliminate evil and uphold the original aspirations of family and country. Primordial Lord of the Primordial Chaos: The primordial spirit dispels illusions and restores the heavenly order. Xiang Embroidery Needlework: A wealthy family entangled in love and hate, letting go of grudges. Zheng Yang Demon Slayer Record: A young man pursues his dreams in the martial world, accompanied by a confidant. Yin Mountain Coffin Forms a Yin Connection. Fate: Yin and Yang meet by destiny, embarking on a poignant love story. A Thousand-Year Jade Plate: Passionately protecting national treasures, bravely resisting foreign enemies. The Big Dipper Ghost House: An adventure in an ancient tomb, seeing through the hearts of men. A Heroine's Sword: A young man wields a sword to learn martial arts, passionately serving her country. The Mysterious Embroidery Chronicle: A single stitch hides a secret, embroidering a long-forgotten past. Lotus Heart Sword Forging: A young girl awakens in dire straits, wielding her sword to fight back in the martial world. Yin Silk Gu Induction: A treacherous Gu wreaks havoc on the mortal realm, a female knight vanquishes the Gu to bring peace. The Ghostly Ancestral Hall: A life-or-death adventure in an ancient tomb, confronting the good and evil of human nature. The Jade Mirror of Qingqiu: A divine mirror assists a wise ruler, quelling the chaos of war. The Yin-Yang Return to Truth Technique: A martial art where good and evil are interdependent, guarding the heart leads to the Great Dao.

36. 836 墨 The Mountains and Rivers Endure, Dyed in Ink 墨染山河在 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Dasheng Dynasty, the court falls into chaos and the realm crumbles. The emperor is obsessed with eternal life, neglects the affairs of state, and cares nothing for the people. Regent Zhu Heng seizes the opportunity to monopolize power. His allies fill the court, and he controls both the military and the government. Crushing taxes and forced labor burden the people, driving them from their homes and leaving the realm in misery. The once-prosperous dynasty teeters on the 11Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 837 太EN Has the Little Crown Prince Taken the Throne Yet? 太子崽崽今天登基了吗？ Wen Yuan Party文元党Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted Raising children + fortune + no romance. For content warnings, read the author’s note in Chapter 1. The synopsis has a word limit. In his previous life, Wu Junji spent sixteen years living among commoners before Emperor Zhou found him and named him Crown Prince. After five years on the throne, he died full of resentment. When he opens his eyes again, he is back at the moment Emperor Zhou sent him away from the palace. He swears that this time he’ll kill Emperor Zhou and avenge himself. But Hea 68.3kReads9.2Score9.4kShelves

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    The first four are absolutely amazing

38. 838 将 A General's Grudge 将军恨 The Last Bowl of Wontons最后一碗抄手Historical273k WordsOngoing No System, alternate history, no cheat powers, humorous, slow burn, no harem, realistic approach. Read with care if any of that bothers you. The turbulent Three Kingdoms era has come to a close. Chen Yu often laments the irreversible fall of Shu Han, regretting that after the Wei and Jin dynasties, Huaxia plunged into three centuries of chaos. It's hard not to wonder: if Ji Han had united the realm and continued the history of the Han dynasty, could the tragic history of people being reduced to 2Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 839 寒 The Cold Yin Corpse Curse: Nine Suns' True Fire Destroys Demons and Evil 寒阴尸厥：九阳真火诛妖邪 The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings for Ninety Thousand Miles凤凰展翅九万里22k WordsCompleted The Cold Yin Corpse Curse: Nine Suns’ True Fire Slays Demons and Evil Spirits 11Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 840 快 Quick Transmigration: The Demon Child Descends, Mom and Dad, Here I Come 快穿：魔童降世，爸爸妈妈朕来啦 Get Rich and Prosper暴富加发财Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Quick transmigration + childbirth + children of destiny + child protagonists + demon child unleashed + purely evil child + torment + no romance] Jin An was a hopelessly unlucky person. With no parents, no affection, and no love, all she had was endless curses for her screwed-up life. Later, Jin An died in poverty and was bound to a System, which sent her to save the protagonists of various small worlds. Jin An laughed. Then, as the System watched in bewilderment and shock, she entered the belly 21.5kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
41. 841 重 Double Shadow: Rebirth Plan 重影：重生计划 Call Me Shaofan叫我少凡Sci-Fi & Apocalypse498k WordsOngoing This novel centers on deep adventures in an expansive world. Its greatest appeal lies in tightly reasoned, twist-filled storytelling and compelling character arcs. The plot unfolds link by link, blending intellectual depth with the satisfying thrills of a gripping read. Hardcore readers who crave intellectual stimulation and logical storytelling are welcome to dive in. Shadow Double: Rebirth Plan The mystery of a dead wife, the awakening of a clone; bloody battles and philosophical questions. Fr 7Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    It's a thought-provoking adventure story; the philosophical discussions serve as a starting point, and the adventure and excitement in the later plot will only increase.

42. 842 水 The Underwater Ghost Market: Five Watches of the Night, the Zombie Gu Binds the Wronged Souls 水下鬼市・五更僵蛊锁冤魂 The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings for Ninety Thousand Miles凤凰展翅九万里50k WordsCompleted The Underwater Ghost Market: At Fifth Watch, the Jiang Gu Locks Away Wronged Souls 31Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 843 癫EN What the Heck! Everyone Around Me Is Completely Nuts! 癫！孤身边全是神经病！ Wen Yuan Party文元党Ancient Romance764k WordsCompleted Born a crown prince, Qi Yuanzuo was convinced that he was the only normal person in the imperial family. Little did he know what the Crown Prince looked like to outsiders: At seven, he shot a tiger and won nine hundred kilometers of territory in the Qilian Mountains. At thirteen, he cut through the great clans of Jiangnan and personally orchestrated the Case of the Ninety-Seven Mourning Robes, stepping over piles of corpses to claim the throne. At fifteen, he gambled on the Qilian Mountains once 54.9kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves
44. 844 第 The Ten-Thousandth Memory Loss 第一万次失忆 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban1.1M WordsCompleted The first time I lost my memory, I thought I was an ordinary person who just ate and waited to die. The second time I lost my memory, I thought I was a forensic doctor, a hacker, a painter, and a writer. The third time I lost my memory, I thought I was a psychopath, an assassin, a doctor, and a martial artist. The fourth time I lost my memory, I thought I was an actor, a musician, a master chef, and a linguistics expert. The fifth time I lost my memory, I started wondering if there was anything 10.4kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Four mind-bending books: the first one features a protagonist who loses his memory and gets caught up in a scheme; the second one shows a novel he wrote becoming reality; the third one features a bizarre resurrection that grants him unlimited possession abilities; and the fourth one features his parallel self. [Rolls eyes][awkward laugh][awkward laugh][thinking]

45. 845 默 The Silent Century 默声世纪 Outrunning the Old Lobster跑赢老龙虾Urban316k WordsOngoing 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The entire cast is courageous and resourceful, and the villains are not stereotypical. If you prefer novel settings and seek something fresh and exciting, you should definitely try this book. It uses the niche and uncommon theme of "voice manipulation" as its core plot, breaking away from the conventional time-travel novel formula. The past and future watch over each other, working side-by-side across time. The protagonists never see each other but share a common hatred, all united by a psychic calico cat best friend. There's no internal strife or unhelpful supporting characters; they join forces to fight an audio conspiracy. The pacing is well-balanced, offering not only thrilling battles but also high-energy plot twists. The logic is sound and coherent, making it easy to read without requiring much brainpower or understanding. The atmosphere and plot are both excellent, leaving you wanting more after reading. It's definitely worth following! Author @'s writing is guaranteed to be excellent.

46. 846 华 The Two Emperors of Huaxia: The Dragon Vein Returns to Its Heart 华夏双帝：龙脉归心 The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings for Ninety Thousand Miles凤凰展翅九万里62k WordsCompleted Twin Emperors of Huaxia: The Dragon Vein Returns to Its Heart 25Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 847 都 Kill Them All. There's No Need to Act Normal 都杀了，做人没必要太正常 The Round-Headed, Round-Brained, Round-Bellied Tangerine圆头圆脑圆肚皮的橘子Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Now being published; a motion comic is out. The heroine is invincible, no romance, no nation-building, plot-focused, with male characters who may die.] Guan Zhiwei is forced to transmigrate. Countless Systems bind themselves to her, promising to send her home once she completes their missions. They all turn out to be liars. Our unlucky heroine decides to take down this world. Starting with killing the male lead. As she takes out one romantic male lead after another, she leads her neighbors 57.7kReads9.6Score10kShelves
48. 848 我 I’m a Lame Beggar, and She’s a Mute Princess 我是瘸腿乞丐，她是哑巴公主 Qianyuan Qian乾元乾Eastern Fantasy328k WordsCompleted [Beggar + Transmigration + System + Immortality + One Female Lead + Lame] Hey, beggar, want to come back to the imperial palace with me? “If I go to the palace, will you take care of me?” “I will.” I'm a beggar, an utterly unknown beggar. Three months ago, Liu Qing transmigrated to this world, only to have his leg broken for stealing a bun. Breaking his leg turned out to be a big deal. The broken leg brought him a System. As long as he begged every day, he could grow stronger, and any harm h 493Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    A fantasy novel set in a high-martial arts world, where the protagonist transmigrates into the body of a beggar. Through a system, he gains immortality. The novel is logically sound and the plot doesn't deviate from the expected path.

49. 849 正 I'm Writing Your Fate 正在书写你的命运 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban294k WordsCompleted In 2022, the global crime rate plummeted, and Fang Wen played an irreplaceable role in it. Because he thought the world was too boring, he chose to... turn himself in. The powerful, the wealthy, and the villains around the world all breathed a sigh of relief. Three years later, Fang Wen still found the world too dull, so he decided to go out for a stroll. That's when he stumbled across something incredibly interesting: all the terrible novels he'd written had become reality. Now the protagonists 35Reads9.1Score—Shelves
50. 850 正 The Record of Exorcism at Zhengyang: The Evil Pestle Restores Spring 正阳诛魔录：邪杵回春 The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings for Ninety Thousand Miles凤凰展翅九万里19k WordsCompleted The Record of Slaying Demons in Zhengyang: The Evil Pestle Restores Life 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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