Two Factions, the Celestial Court and the Underworld, with Characters Inheriting the Official Titles of Mythological Figures 两个势力，天庭地府，继承神话人物官职

1. 201 我 Among the Otherworldly 我在异人间 Young Master Fuling炥灵公子Urban534k WordsCompleted I am descended from the Sage Yangming. When I was born, countless bolts of heavenly thunder circled our old family home and crashed down. Could it be because the last dragon and phoenix in the world died right outside my house, and now they want me to pay with my life? 17Reads6.9Score—14d adds
2. 202 第 Day 49: The Whole Internet Watches Me Tear Through the Horse-Shaman World 第49天，全网看我杀穿出马仙 Young Master Fuling炥灵公子Mystery318k WordsCompleted [The first novel online to tackle the “spirit-medium” genre from an opposing perspective] Before my dad died, he left me a blood curse: “If you meet a god, beat it. If you see an immortal, kill it.” Now the whole village is made up of spirit mediums, and I'm the only ordinary person left. They livestream “catching an old immortal,” so I report them and get their accounts banned. They stage “the Tragic King being killed,” so I expose their tricks on the spot. Then I rescue a snow-white fox, and i 15Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 203 我 I Came to Earth to Be a God 我到地球来当神 I'm Purple Light我是紫光Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Female-Led + Interstellar + No System + Eastern Fantasy + Light-Novel Style + Ensemble Cast Growth + One True Pair The title may give the wrong impression that this is a story about a charlatan or a comedy, but the actual story is a slow burn with a vast world. The protagonist, Youtan, is stranded on Earth after a spaceship accident. In search of energy, she travels across the planet alone, eventually journeying with an Earth mage, a young hunter, and others. The story revolves around the power 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This concept is very similar. It's a novel concept, a grand world-building story of gods and demons. A niche fantasy genre.

4. 204 从 Starting as a Ghost Warden: I Build the Underworld to Subdue All Worlds 从鬼差开始：我建地府镇诸天 Peng Peng Peng棚鹏朋Eastern Fantasy717k WordsOngoing Song Xuan transmigrates into the body of a ghost officer. He builds up the Underworld by capturing souls. Chosen ones blessed by fortune? Captured! The souls of Great Emperors? Captured! Ancient wandering spirits? Captured! No matter your cultivation or status, when your time is up, a ghost officer will come to claim your life! 33Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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   The new book is about establishing a Netherworld force in another world.

5. 205 山 Legends of the Eight Wastes of Shanhai 山海八荒英雄志 Chai Touge柴头哥Eastern Fantasy986k WordsOngoing Zhao Qianshan was born into poverty and bullied by a landlord from his hometown. He decided to seek cultivation at the Five Elements Academy, hoping to gain the Dao and take revenge on his tormentor. Unfortunately, his childhood friend, who had traveled with him, was killed by bandits. Yet Zhao Qianshan turned misfortune into fortune when he learned that cultivating the Way of the Five Elements could grant entry into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, allowing him to bring his friend back to life. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The one I read was pretty good, the plot was nice, and I recommend it to anyone looking for something to read!

6. 206 法 Outlaw: This Criminal Doesn’t Spare Even Ghosts 法外狂徒：这个罪犯连鬼也不放过 Fleece-Lined Long Johns秋裤加绒Urban712k WordsCompleted In an age when the supernatural is returning, vicious ghosts are appearing all over the city. Just out of prison, Chu Bei looks serious. “Officer, does the country allow me to commit crimes against ghosts?” The Life-Taking Ghost: “Spirit Management Bureau? I'd like to report a crime. Someone stole my kidneys. Yes, both of them are gone.” The Ghost Vendor: “Is there any justice in this world? I'm just a watermelon seller, and he asked me if my melons were ripe!” The Zombie King from some mass gra 265Reads9.2Score10314d adds

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   In this story, the protagonist inherits the Heavenly Emperor's throne, kills ghosts, causes trouble, steals kidneys, clashes with the Underworld, and later suppresses corrupted gods, leading humanity to become powerful and prosperous.

7. 207 毕 A Ghost Marshal Right After Graduation: I Earn Merit by Capturing Souls 毕业即鬼差，我靠拘魂赚功德 Starflare927星烽927Xianxia400k WordsOngoing After graduating from college and hitting one dead end after another in his job search, Qi Hao thinks he’ll spend the rest of his life slacking away at the bottom of society. Then, one morning, a wood splinter pricks his finger, and his blood accidentally activates an old token from a secondhand shop. [Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have been appointed a trainee ghost officer!] Dressed in a ghost officer’s robes and armed with soul-locking chains, he can capture evil spirits and guide the dead 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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8. 208 小 Little Hades of the Divine Capital's Biyong Academy 小冥王之神都辟雍院 Long Chuanjun龙川俊Urban965k WordsOngoing Master summoning, train in martial arts, raise adorable pets, craft divine artifacts... He's a master of it all! Battle the Heavenly Realm, roam the Mortal Realm, storm the Underworld, make his way through the Divine Realm... He travels every realm! Brotherhood, romance, rivalries, family feuds... Every chapter is a thrill! Mysteries, comedy, transmigration, historical drama... All told in vivid detail! An admission letter opens the door to a whole new world for a young man. And this is only the —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Gods? Demons? It doesn't matter, my power is power.

9. 209 华 The Last God on Chinese Soil 华夏大地最后一尊神祇 Love Milk Foam Most最爱吃奶盖Urban168k WordsOngoing In 2024, Earth entered a period of resurgence known as the “Psionic Tide.” Deities and mythical creatures began awakening all over the world. Zeus in Greece, Odin in the Nordic realms, Ra in Egypt… Their agents, the Chosen, roamed the world, vying for faith and divine authority. But after the ancient calamity that ended the Age of Law, the gods of the Chinese pantheon had either fallen or fled, plunging into an unprecedented silence. Western pantheons seized the opportunity to encroach. Their ch —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Highly satisfying moments, a classic case of feigning weakness to outsmart others.

10. 210 天 Heaven and Earth Casefiles 天地辦案人 Unknown Author不知名作者Mystery114k WordsOngoing Disclaimer: This book is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. It draws on Chinese traditional culture and mythology and is written in the first person. Everything depicted in the book is fictional. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I hope you enjoy the fantasy novel I wrote.

11. 211 太 The Tale of the Peaceful Daoist 太平道人传 Zimo Qinghuan子陌清欢Eastern Fantasy140k WordsOngoing … So is the dorm real or fake, fake? My precious baby, hurry up and build it for me, for me. The data cable, right, right, right, wait... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This absolutely fits the description. It mainly involves the struggle between the Primordial God System and the Supreme God System, with other god systems being drawn in. Ultimately, it will likely be a grand final battle between all the god systems. The Primordial God System includes figures like Zhang Jiao, and the gods of the traditional Primordial God System reside in the ancient god system.

12. 212 道 Mystic Taoist Arts 道法玄灵 Quietly Contemplating Ink and Words静思文墨Urban303k WordsOngoing My name is Du Lin, and my Daoist title is Xuanling. In this world of spiritual qi revival, the balance of yin and yang energy has been shattered. The age of declining cultivation has brought disaster upon disaster, moral decay, and demons, monsters, and vengeful spirits running rampant. I was born with a special mission. At first, I was just a young woman who wanted to live a quiet life. But as I made more friends and went through more experiences, I discovered that my ancestor was none other th —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist of this novel grew up with her uncle from the Quanzhen Sect. She cultivated many of the Quanzhen Sect's foundational internal and external alchemy techniques. Her later entanglements with the eight major sects of the Zhengyi Sect, as well as her confrontation with the Yinshan Sect, are major highlights of the novel. Crucially, it also includes many authentically recorded cultivation methods and incantations, making it a compelling read not to be missed.

13. 213 自 Reborn After Publicly Self-Destructing: I Founded a Salvation Organization 自暴重生：我创建了救世组织 Bingzi Rat丙子鼠Urban341k WordsOngoing This is a world on the brink of collapse. The gods have fallen, the Underworld has crumbled, and the Heavenly Court has come crashing down. Evil born from the desires of human hearts is devouring civilization. In this world ruled by the uncanny, the darkness in people's hearts can bring forth evil spirits. Obsessions can also summon them, and misguided cultivation can lead to terrifying mutations. As mythology collapses, its legacy descends upon the mortal realm. Meanwhile, mysterious Outer Gods —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Currently, only the Underworld has appeared. The protagonist inherits the Book of Life and Death and establishes an organization aimed at rebuilding the Underworld.

14. 214 开 From the Start, I Keep Running Into Ghosts 开局总能碰见鬼 Lazy and Flustered懒惰慌Urban130k WordsOngoing Dark clouds descend, and chaos clouds my eyes, As ghosts crowd the world on every side. At every step, I stumble upon spirits, While Maoshan and Longhu become my friends. I’m a homicide detective who catches ghosts... Eat, greed. All things follow a destined design... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The underworld, in the eyes of others, is a world of bright sunshine and peaceful tranquility; but what I see is a completely different world. At every turn, in every dark corner, a pair of eyes may be lurking, coldly watching me.

15. 215 易 The Record of Yi Zhou 易宙录 Space Ladybug太空瓢虫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted Thank you for bringing us together by chance. Using science fiction and fantasy as a springboard, this book offers a guide to cultivation. Everything you want to know about the secrets of the Dharma-Ending Age is here. The author hopes that every reader who reads this novel will begin their own path to Buddhahood, because you already are what you seek. Expect an imagination that knows no bounds, and don’t overlook a single detail. The five volumes are complete, with hidden connections woven thro 31Reads9.5Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist's growth comes at a price: a tragic and powerful undertone! Unlocking the power of the "Handcrafted Continent" allows him to lose close friends, manipulate reincarnation to bear the burden of karma, and every step towards strength is accompanied by loss, making the character arc more realistic! #HandcraftedContinent #PriceOfGrowth

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