The Male Lead Seems Like a Paragon of Righteousness, but He's Actually a Sneaky Villain 男主表面正道楷模，实则是阴险小人

1. 101 当 An Eighty-Year Servant? I’ll Smash Everything! 当80年仆从？我打爆一切！ Could You Please Defend the Tower?防下塔好吗Urban417k WordsCompleted [Talent Plundering + Villain Protagonist + Evil Harem] Why did you send me an eighteen-year-old pregnant woman? Li Si stakes his entire family’s freedom. All four siblings become servants, just so he can get one chance to awaken. And then he successfully awakens the one and only psychic talent! “Oh? Your Body-Strengthening talent? I’ll take that!” “Oh, this technique is pretty good. I’ll inherit it!” “Wow, more children, more blessings! Let me have that!” When Li Si reaches the ninth rank 6.5kReads5.6Score30814d adds

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   [Learned it][Learned it]

2. 102 所 What I Found Was Not What I Sought 所遇不为所求 Yi Yiping意意平Modern Romance585k WordsOngoing Bai Fu only wants to make some money in the “circle.” She's an ordinary person who knows she has nothing special about her and little value to offer. Sooner or later, she'll be cast aside and forgotten. When that happens, she'll disappear quietly and won't cause any trouble. But her understanding of the world is limited. Getting by in the “circle” isn't easy, especially for a newbie like her who has nothing. The only things she can offer are her timidity and her self-awareness. Getting dragged i 11Reads—Score114d adds

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   The male protagonist is a master of both cunning and business acumen.

3. 103 重 Reborn in the Hehuan Sect, I Refine My Master into a Slave 重生合欢宗，师尊被我炼化成奴隶 Lone Smoke over the Long River长河孤烟Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsOngoing [No System + no clichés + villain protagonist + multiple female leads + bizarre + ruthless and decisive, no saintly behavior] “Would you pick the Seven Fairies or the Seven Spider Demons?” “Only kids pick the fairies. Those who know, know.” “What if you really transmigrated to the Joyful Union Sect, where there are only female demons? They're fanatically devoted to the male body and worship you as a god?” “Wouldn't that be heaven on earth?” “Heh.” The young man smiled faintly. “I'm afraid it wou 86.1kReads9.4Score9.9k14d adds

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   "Blood and Poison Dual Cultivation, I Defy Fate and Break the Mold": A high-energy story of reincarnation challenges and emotional impact. The protagonist, Chang Qing, suffers from a brain tumor on Earth and constantly travels between an evil, bizarre, and twisted alternate world and Earth. Each time he stays in the alternate world for three months before returning to Earth. Each of Chang Qing's rebirths is a challenge to fate. He attempts to break the shackles of reincarnation and return to Earth, but in the process, he engages in countless battles of wits and courage with numerous people, experiencing countless pains and struggles. Every choice he makes, every sacrifice he makes, is in pursuit of his true self. The protagonist is ruthless to others and even more ruthless to himself. If you like protagonists who are meticulous and whose supporting characters are not foolish, this book is definitely worth reading. #BloodandPoisonDualCultivation #DefyingFateandBreakingTheMold #ReincarnationChallenge #EmotionalImpact #NovelRecommendation PS: The author is a full-time writer, so don't worry about updates being interrupted; it's still being updated... I've been reading for many years, and this book is different from other formulaic novels. It will keep you guessing. If not, come back and hit me!

4. 104 鹿 Deer Soul Jade: Seven Kills, Shaking Light, Bound for Eternal Tribulation 鹿魂玉：七杀摇光赴永劫 Thick Skin厚实表皮Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Scheming Demon King] [Cold and Aloof Immortal Maiden] [Traditional Xianxia] [Plot-Focused] [Pure Romance] [Love and Kill] Jiang Yanling, king of all demons and monsters, has slaughtered countless lives. Du Yaoguang, a cold and aloof prodigy of the righteous path, lost her master at Jiang Yanling's hands. · A thousand years ago, after Chiyou's defeat, he nursed his hatred and made his descendants into sacrifices, preparing a heavenly calamity that would sweep across the world and purge all life. 3kReads9.2Score31014d adds

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   A reclusive demon king, seeking a cure, becomes the disciple of a cold and aloof fairy. With his good looks and talent, he gradually rises to become a leading figure in the righteous path, only to be confessed to by his icy master. If he doesn't leave soon, he'll become the head of the immortal path! [Note]

5. 105 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1k14d adds

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   A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced story. Please enjoy! [Please follow]

6. 106 风 The Path of the Dashing Emperor 风流帝尊之路 Chen the Tycoon, Who Loves Buckwheat Sprouts喜欢荞麦芽的陈首富Eastern Fantasy391k WordsCompleted Multiple heroines, including plenty of older women. On the Xuantian Continent, strength reigns supreme. Lu Fan, a once-in-a-generation genius, bursts onto the scene, battles the finest talents under heaven, and sweeps all before him until he stands unrivaled. This is the story of a young clan member who grows into an invincible Imperial Venerable. 437Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I think the male lead is quite upright.

7. 107 李 Li Dakai’s Record of Cultivation 李大开修仙记 Li Dakai李大开Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted [Mortal Cultivator Style, No System, Decisive and Ruthless, Not Mindless, Funny] I, Li Dakai, began cultivating immortality at the age of fifty. A slow-burn cultivation fantasy with a satisfying payoff. The story unfolds gradually, with every turn grounded in reason! Fellow cultivators, please don’t be put off by the title. New chapters every day at exactly 5:10 p.m.! 27.4kReads9.1Score2.7k14d adds

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   He wouldn't call himself a treacherous villain, but he's definitely a prime example of Lao Liu.

8. 108 我 Have I Become Yue Buqun? From the Start, I Train a Mini-Account with Heroine Ning 我成岳不群？开局跟宁女侠练小号 Pretty Ordinary, Yeah很寻常的啊Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing Smiling Proud Wanderer + The Deer and the Cauldron + The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber + The Return of the Condor Heroes + Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils + Twin of Brothers + Shuiyue Cave Heaven + The Storm Riders + Chinese Paladin + Lotus Lantern + The Seven Fairies + Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + The Legend of the White Snake What? I've become Yue Buqun? What do I do? Need an answer online, and fast!!! Luckily, I have a System, though this System seems a little... questionable. I'm the G 23.3kReads7.1Score1.2k14d adds

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   [Sparrow's Delight is a masterpiece][Already added to my bookshelf][I also highly recommend it][Sparrow's Delight is a masterpiece][Already added to my bookshelf][Already added to my bookshelf]

9. 109 穿 Transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty: Tricks, Deceit, and Taking Wives 穿越明朝：坑蒙拐骗之娶妻纳妾 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical443k WordsOngoing [Alternate history, carefully plotted, a polished listening and reading experience, laughter and bittersweet moments, love and hate, beautiful women...] This isn't a formulaic wish-fulfillment story, and the characters aren't paragons of virtue: Shen Qingshan, who made his living through scams and swindles in his previous life, transmigrates to the final years of the Ming dynasty. He impersonates a wealthy young master, hoping to make a fortune and then disappear. But through a twist of fate, he 47Reads5.8Score—14d adds

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   Alternate history, no system, multiple female leads, extremely high quality, clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, concise writing, not a formulaic wish-fulfillment story. Please enjoy! [Heart]

10. 110 太 The Sword Maiden of the Grand Void 太虚剑姬 Shen Qingling沈青绫Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted [Ruthless and Decisive • Heartless Villain • Devoted to the Dao • Master of Manipulation] At the end of a dynasty, powerful clans carved up the land, while spirits and monsters terrorized the countryside. Mighty martial artists preyed on the common people, while exalted immortals looked down on all living things as mere ants. Song Ling came from Earth with a stat-allocation panel and stepped into this vast, turbulent world of cultivation. “Spend five Mystic Source points to improve the third-rat 27.2kReads9.1Score2.9k14d adds

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    This is quite a good book. The male lead, or you could say the female lead, does everything for her own benefit!

11. 111 离 After the Divorce, My Ex Refused to Hand Over His Paycheck? I Laughed at His Nerve, Only to Get a Harsh Reality Check 离婚后前夫拒交工资？我笑他不知好歹，转头被狠狠打脸 Young Lingxi少年泠汐Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted After our divorce, my ex-husband refused to hand over his salary? I laughed at his nerve, only to get a brutal face-slapping in return. 252Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The world is full of temptations. Turns out, I was the clown myself. Divorce? And he still wants me to give him my salary.

12. 112 未 My Fiancée's Unspoken Secret 未婚妻不可说的秘密 Young Lingxi少年泠汐9k WordsCompleted The Secret My Fiancée Can't Tell 708Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 113 我 I'm Not a Eunuch 我不是太监 Young Lingxi少年泠汐Historical385k WordsCompleted A modern-day office worker transmigrates overnight. The newly arrived “eunuch” in the palace is actually a fake eunuch who still has all his male equipment. Armed with modern knowledge, exceptional courage, and the innate advantage of being the only real man in the harem, he goes from keeping his identity hidden to winning everyone over, gradually taking control of power, and ultimately rising to the top of the world. Lighthearted, exhilarating, and humorous, this story is all about the thrillin 276Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 114 妻 My Wife Cheated, Then Asked Me to Raise Her Lover's Child 妻子出轨，竟让我帮她养情人的孩子 Young Lingxi少年泠汐12k WordsCompleted My Wife Cheated, Yet Expected Me to Raise Her Lover’s Child 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
15. 115 推 You Cast Me into Hell, So I'll Take Control of My Own Fate 推我入地狱，我自掌乾坤 Young Lingxi少年泠汐13k WordsCompleted You pushed me into hell. Now I’ll take fate into my own hands. 12Reads—Score114d adds
16. 116 床 That Bottle of Oil on the Nightstand Is Something I Spent Three Days Brewing... 床头柜的那瓶油，是我熬了三天的... Young Lingxi少年泠汐16k WordsCompleted That bottle of oil on the nightstand is something I spent three days simmering... 169Reads—Score714d adds
17. 117 老 After Losing Her Memory, My Wife Insisted on Competing with Me Over Who Tops and Who Bottoms 老婆失忆后非要跟我比攻受 Young Lingxi少年泠汐11k WordsCompleted After losing her memory, my wife insists on competing with me over who tops and who bottoms. 61Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 118 我 I Really Don't Like Being Insulted 我真的不是喜欢挨骂 Young Lingxi少年泠汐20k WordsCompleted I Really Don't Like Being Insulted 14Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 119 求 Please, Scold Me One More Time! 求您再多骂我一句！ Young Lingxi少年泠汐11k WordsCompleted Please, scold me one more time! —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 120 学 Senior, Your Girlfriend Cheated on My Partner 学姐告诉我，你女友出轨了我对象 Young Lingxi少年泠汐Modern Romance13k WordsCompleted My Senior Told Me Your Girlfriend Cheated on My Partner 1Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 121 婚 On Our Wedding Day, My Girlfriend Got Tangled Up with My Best Friend 婚礼当天，女友和我最好的兄弟滚在一起 Young Lingxi少年泠汐8k WordsCompleted On my wedding day, my girlfriend was in bed with my best friend 5Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 122 养 The Son I've Raised for Eighteen Years Looks Just Like the Neighbor, Old Wang 养了十八年的儿，长得像隔壁老王 Young Lingxi少年泠汐10k WordsCompleted The Son I Raised for Eighteen Years Looks Like the Neighbor Wang 5Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 123 没 No Car, No House, No Savings: What Gives You the Right to Say You Love Me? 没车没房没存款，凭什么说爱我 Young Lingxi少年泠汐Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted No car, no house, no savings. What gives you the right to say you love me? —Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 124 彩 The Dowry Talks Fell Through, So I Turned Around and Married My Brother-in-Law's Girlfriend 彩礼谈崩，我转身娶了小舅子女友 Young Lingxi少年泠汐Modern Romance19k WordsCompleted The Bride-Price Talks Fell Through, So I Turned Around and Married My Brother-in-Law's Girlfriend —Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 125 替 I Took on 30 Million in Debt for My Brother, So I Gave Up 替兄弟负债三千万，我摆烂了 Young Lingxi少年泠汐10k WordsCompleted I took on 30 million in debt for my brother, so I gave up and stopped trying. 34Reads—Score214d adds
26. 126 我 I Really Just Want to Outlive You All. Why Are You Forcing Me? 我真的只想熬死各位，为什么逼我 Radishes Are Crispy萝卜很脆Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Immortality + eerie cultivation + immortal cultivation + cunning and utterly inhuman + no angst + slow burn] (The protagonist plays it rather safe early on, but only temporarily. This is not a story about living cautiously.) (Also known as: “Don’t Ask If It’s Right or Wrong. Just Tell Me, Did You Become a Dao Ancestor?”) Fang Qing woke up to find he had transmigrated into a cultivation world where the Great Dao was manifest for all to see. All living beings could gaze directly upon the Grea 10.1kReads8.4Score88414d adds
27. 127 放 I Give Up on the Vicious Young Lady and Choose the Yandere Female Tycoon 放弃恶劣大小姐，选择病娇女财阀 Shuai Te's Diary帅特日记Urban478k WordsCompleted Male lead: scheming black lotus * spoiled, vicious heiress * possessive female tycoon [Marriage Before Love] [Passionate and Hilarious] [The Underworld and the Underworld's Opposite] [Business Empire] [Unexpected Cuteness] [One Female Lead] [Male-Oriented] Ji Mufeng transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes the Gu family's adopted son. He has spent 13 years groveling after Gu Qingcheng. Ji Mufeng: “I like you.” Gu Qingcheng: “You disgust me. You're my brother!” For the sake of the family, th 1.5kReads8.2Score11414d adds

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    Just watch!

28. 128 仙 Immortal Venerable, Your First Disciple Is Overflowing with Evil Energy! 仙尊在上：您的首徒邪气冲天啊！ The Mushroom King Is a Fungus蘑菇王是菌Eastern Fantasy806k WordsOngoing [The rating just came in, but it should gradually rise. A power fantasy about an evil cultivator turning over a new leaf, calling a deer a horse, decisive killing, and no romance] Shen Bai transmigrated into the world of cultivation as a bona fide evil cultivator. Every day, he preyed on other evildoers, knew his trade inside out, and lived a comfortable life. That was until the day the head of an immortal sect caught Shen Bai red-handed. With death staring him in the face, inspiration struck: S 2.5kReads7.1Score29514d adds
29. 129 港 Hong Kong Crossover: From the Start, I Rule Sai Kung 港综：开局西贡清一色 Han Feng汉風Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted (Hong Kong crime saga + gang member → gang leader → business tycoon → founding a nation) “Chairman Lin, people have given you many titles, such as film and television mogul, logistics tycoon, oil king, one of Hong Kong’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons, and the last godfather of the underworld. Could you share with our magazine’s readers how you went from being a gang member to becoming the ruler of Nanyang?” Lin Bin listened to the question from the Time magazine reporter before him, then slowly 14.6kReads6.1Score53314d adds

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    A new Hong Kong variety show is coming! It's not a time-travel story, and there's no system. If you don't like it, you can kill me. It's not mindless or lacking in intelligence; newbies, please don't watch. I really don't want to explain further.

30. 130 大 Eldest Senior Brother, Stop Acting. We All Know the Plot 大师兄，别演了，我们都知道剧情 Ye Chu Lin Xiao Li叶楚林萧李Eastern Fantasy527k WordsOngoing [Subverting tropes + plot spoilers + high yandere levels + empress + satisfying read + cultivation romance + fresh, original premise] Gu Changsheng transmigrates into a fantasy novel, becoming the villainous senior disciple and acquiring the Actor’s Self-Cultivation System. As long as he completes his part in the story, he can return to Blue Star with extraordinary rewards. Gu Changsheng says, “This kind of deal actually exists? Hell yeah!” But from that point on, the plot goes completely off th 2kReads7.1Score19014d adds

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    I sold 100,000 units on my debut day, but it wasn't enough. Please help me boost it.

31. 131 猴 Monkey Bro, Guard the Gate. I’m Going to Thoroughly Conquer the Queen Mother of the West! 猴哥守好门，我得狠狠征服王母了！ Love Makes You See Lizards情人眼里出蜥蜴Eastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted Also known as [Lying Low in the Journey to the West, Starting with Sleeping with the Boss’s Woman] [Your Majesty, Please Restrain Yourself. I’m Not Worthy of Your Salary] [Lying Low in Heaven, Reaping Incense Offerings and Getting the Monkey a Better Deal] Liao Ai transmigrates into the Journey to the West and finds himself from the start in the Lingxiao Palace. With no incense offerings, he’s about to be beheaded... Good news: The Queen Mother is my ex! Bad news: She’s a heartless woman and did 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    What's with the humming? Let's just listen to R&B godfather Tao Jiji's "Liu Sha He"! Both have water in them, so fitting! "Love is like the Liu Sha He!" "I won't speak, let it flow, I'm not afraid!" Liao Ai strained her voice, howling like a ghost, squeezing out the most brilliant part of "Liu Sha He" with a weak, fake voice.

32. 132 飞 Falling Stars Seal My Fate 飞星入命 The Great Dream Hasn't Come to Naught大梦未成空Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing [True villain] [Dark] [Ensemble cast] [Narcissistic romance (the CP is with himself)] [Pseudo-System] [Male lead with a thing for men] A shooting star descended upon Blue Star, bringing the age of order and civilization to an end. Superpowers awakened, spiritual qi revived... A chaotic age was upon them! Wen Daoyuan could finally tear off his mask of hypocrisy and make his mark in this brave new world. He would offer living beings as sacrifices and embark on his own path to becoming a “Demon Kin 2.4kReads7.3Score36114d adds

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    In the early stages, the protagonist is helped to ascend the throne; later, their true nature is revealed, leading to direct war, eliminating both allies and righteous forces. The villain is a true demon, a pseudo-system Narcissistic novel.

33. 133 玄 Xuanhuan: Steadily Exorcising Demons, Always Carrying the Villain Clan’s Genealogy 玄幻：稳健除魔，必手持反派族谱 Riding a Little Bird to the Sky骑着小鸟上天Eastern Fantasy433k WordsCompleted (The rating was just released and will rise.) Chen Xuanxiao struck it lucky when he transmigrated and gained the Demon-Elimination System! As long as he eliminated demons, he could earn cultivation, magical treasures, techniques, pills, longevity, and fortune! [Claim Demon Elimination Mission: Not a single member of this demon clan is innocent. Take their family register and wipe them out!] Demon cultivator: “How can you be so cruel?! Aren’t demon cultivators people too?!” [Discovered demon cult 4.5kReads7.4Score36814d adds
34. 134 师 Master, You Shouldn’t! Why Are You Getting Closer? 师尊不可以，您怎么越靠越近？ Grief Scattered on the Wind离恨纷飞Eastern Fantasy655k WordsOngoing A bunch of chosen ones have you so spooked that you won't even dare set foot in your own sect? To ensure our sect lasts for all eternity, we have a duty to act! My junior sister doesn't dare break off the engagement? I'll do it! My junior brother doesn't dare kill the demon? I'll kill it! My senior sister doesn't dare take in the monster? I'll take it in! My senior brother doesn't dare provoke that person? I'll provoke them! Let me make this clear: if my fellow disciples can handle it, I'll hand 1.2kReads8.1Score10414d adds
35. 135 天 A Gift from Heaven: The Fruit of Longevity. I Lie Flat and Cultivate Immortality the Cautious Way 天降长生道果，我苟道躺平修仙 Lychee Freedom荔枝自由Eastern Fantasy884k WordsOngoing [A true story of the Way of playing it safe: immortality, rejuvenation, decisive and ruthless, no saintly good guy, women included but no heroine] A modern man scrambles to get ahead in the city, then transmigrates to the world of cultivation and keeps on scrambling. Just as he is about to die of old age, the Dao Fruit of Immortality finally favors him, restoring him to youth. To protect his path to immortality, he sets out on a long journey of cautious cultivation. 2.4kReads6.7Score15514d adds
36. 136 全 Global Deluge: I Stockpile Ten Billion Supplies 全球暴雨，我囤积十亿物资 I Can't See Her Clearly我看不清她Sci-Fi & Apocalypse86k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Stockpiling + Card Drawing + Natural Disasters + System + Comedy + Lighthearted + Absurd] A collision between stars triggers endless global rain. Floodwaters swallow every city, turning the world into a submerged hellscape. In his previous life, Lu Chen was softhearted and shared his supplies. He lasted less than two months before his selfish neighbors joined forces to kill him. Reborn seven days before disaster strikes, he binds to the Destiny Card System the instant the torrential r 482Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Invincible, okay?

37. 137 当 When a Reborn Person Meets a System from Another World 当重生者遇上异界系统 I Can't See Her Clearly我看不清她Sci-Fi & Apocalypse307k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse, end times, reborn, stockpiling supplies, mist apocalypse, otherworldly System, single male protagonist, fated conflict, not mindless, no objectionable content, sci-fi apocalypse, ancient-civilization fantasy, System, ruthless, smart protagonist, no saintly heroine] Gray mist blankets the city, embers set the plains ablaze, and the world is given a new price. Humanity sees the gray mist as a natural disaster bringing the end of the world, unaware that it is a reckoning between civil 14Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 138 这 There's a Demonic Cultivator Here 这里有一个魔修 Lord Xianyue仙月大人Eastern Fantasy121k WordsOngoing [Original Plot] [Entirely Handcrafted] [Xianxia] [Demonic Cultivation] [Corpse Raising] [Baleful Energy Refining] [Ghost Wedding Dress] [Cultivation Method Reform] [Resource Farming] [The Goodness, Truth, and Beauty of Human Nature] [The Way of the Five Elements and Yin and Yang] The protagonist is named Tishuang Shi. 1.4kReads—Score10114d adds

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    The male protagonist is no longer human, but he still tries to maintain his humanity, acting without any moral boundaries. He accidentally merges with his sister's soul.

39. 139 审 Judgment Rebooted: I, Light Yagami, Have Returned 审判重启：我，夜神月，回来了 Hearing Aid Out of Battery助听器没电Anime Fanfiction547k WordsCompleted The story begins with a breathtaking twist: after the original timeline came to an end, Light Yagami returned to the peak of his life at seventeen. Carrying all his memories and regrets from his past life, he returned to the moment he first met the Shinigami Ryuk... 4.5kReads8.3Score62114d adds

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    [Facepalm] The original work is also...

40. 140 去 Go Slay the Monsters, Why Are You Picking on a Student? 去灭诡啊，盯我一个学生干嘛 The Girl Changes 72 Ways女大72变Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.1M WordsCompleted [Powers for All + No Romance + Original Worldbuilding + Original Dungeons] A bizarre world invaded, forcibly interfering with reality. After passing a trial, those chosen would see a countdown appear on their palms. When the countdown ended, they would be forcibly transported to the bizarre world! Bai Pu had only just transmigrated when he was forced to join the fight against the bizarre! From then on, the bizarre realm gained a masked man who made both humans and monsters hate him! [The Real Wo 4.6kReads8.2Score49614d adds

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    The initial part matches your description.

41. 141 模 Simulated Slaughter: From Mortal to Immortal Emperor 模拟乱杀：从凡人杀到仙帝 Eternal Flame永恒火焰Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing [Mind-bending fantasy, simulations, feel-good thrills, comedy, passionate heroics, no romance, decisive and ruthless] (The protagonist’s motto: Lay low when you’re weak, crush everyone when you’re strong!) Lu Changsheng transmigrates to another world and awakens the Great Dao Simulator. He discovers that as long as he pays to run simulations, he can keep growing stronger. [At 17, you transmigrate to the Xiaoyuan Realm. You subdue the Three Sects and Six Clans with your fists, and the world hails 9kReads7.9Score62514d adds
42. 142 十 The Thirteen Heavens 十三重天 Chen A Sheng陈阿笙Sci-Fi & Apocalypse180k WordsOngoing (An ensemble cast) We crawled out of hell just to stay alive. Anyone who won’t let us live will die! If we’re going to take you out, it means you deserve it. If you don’t, we’ll make up a reason. And if we still can’t take you out after that, we’ll just do it in secret! We don’t care about morality or humanity. We’ll do whatever it takes! Only after conspiracy and madness tore through every boundary did we realize that our people were enslaved not only by our greedy, despicable kin, but also —Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 143 全 Global Transmigration: The Emperor's Game 全民穿越：帝皇的游戏 I Love Zi Ren我爱子任Sports528k WordsOngoing [Emperor’s Rise] [Ruthless by Any Means] [No Beef from the Start] [Let the Underlings Do Everything] [Do Whatever You Want] What should you do if you become a subject under a lord from the start? Ding Yuan’s choice is simple: Kill the lord, seize the village, and take a band of outlaws to the hills! Seize people, claim resources, take villages, and capture cities! He annexes one rival after another, wages war in every direction, sweeps across the land, and ascends the throne as emperor! The 6.7kReads6.0Score55614d adds

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    A perfect match!

44. 144 我 Thriving in the World of the Siheyuan 我在四合院的世界，如鱼得水 You Asked Me to Write, but I'm Really No Good at It你让我写我是真不行啊Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted The protagonist has twisted values, no boundaries, and no humanity. This may be disturbing, so read with caution. The story has relatively little to do with the courtyard house. A soul from the 21st century travels into a 1960s courtyard house. With a “Connections Network” System that can bind key people to him, he thrives in an era of scarce goods, navigating social relationships as he quietly weaves a life of his own. Follows the TV version, no major changes. The protagonist is not a good per 2.3kReads8.8Score11414d adds
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    On the surface, he claims he accidentally became a demonic cultivator, then displays righteousness, youthful spirit, and helps others. His master constantly tests him, even making him swear an oath before passing on his skills, leaving no room for error. Yet, the protagonist still manages to find an opportunity to kill his master and seize the inheritance.

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47. 147 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 520.5kReads9.7Score66.6k14d adds

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48. 148 惊 What?! That Kept Man Has Gone to Wreak Havoc in the Immortal Realm 惊！那个软饭男，他去祸害仙界了 Little Chubby Ding from the East Market东集市的小胖丁Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [No harem + No saintly do-gooder + Decisive and ruthless + Cunning + Passionate and funny] Jun Moran transmigrates into a passionate fantasy novel, becoming the personal lackey of the story's great villain and awakening the strongest Lackey System. At this point, the villainous Saint's Son has yet to go down the path of darkness because of Tan Qingzhu. To change his fate of not surviving past chapter three, Jun Moran takes action. After the Saint's Son is dumped by his childhood sweetheart, Jun 9.5kReads8.6Score1.3k14d adds

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49. 149 我 I, the Cult's Evil Leader, Am Revered by the People! 我，邪教魔头，受百姓敬仰！ Tian Ya天涯Eastern Fantasy490k WordsCompleted Su Rendong transmigrated to Xuantang, into the body of a good, honest man who always took things lying down. But from the start, he was falsely accused of murder and sentenced to execution after the autumn harvest. Are good people just supposed to be bullied? Are good people just supposed to be falsely accused? Are good people just supposed to die? Fine! If I can’t be a good person, then I’ll be a villain instead! From that day on, Xuantang lost the kind-hearted Su Rendong and gained a demonic c 7Reads—Score—14d adds
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