The Heroine Rises to Power Amid Chaos and Becomes a Generation-defining Warlord! 女主乱世中崛起，成为一代枭雄！

1. 1 女 The Empress Transmigrates: Conquering the World in a Chaotic Age 女帝穿越，她在乱世逐鹿天下 Autumn Farewell and the Lantern's Song秋辞与灯鸣Ancient Romance645k WordsCompleted No romance + strong female lead + powerful heroine + light ensemble cast + infrastructure building + satisfying read + transmigration Yun Zhi was a princess who grew up in the Cold Palace. In the Cold Palace, you either erupt out of silence or perish in it. To survive, she used every means at her disposal, killed her father and brother, and took the throne everyone wanted. But after only a few years on the throne, she died of illness. When she opened her eyes again, she was Yun Zhi, the newborn 1.8kReads8.9Score183Shelves

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   The female protagonist was an empress in her previous life, and she didn't disguise herself as a man! After being reborn, she rises from a chaotic world!

2. 2 乱 A Lone Woman in Troubled Times, Plotting an Age of Prosperity 乱世孤女，谋千古盛世 Lingering Fragrance and Faded Powder旧香残粉Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No CP + Empress + Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + War + Power Struggles in a Chaotic Era + Nation-Building and Farming + No Spatial Storage or System + Slow-Burn Growth + Epic Length] Yun Huaijin suddenly became a "corpse" in a world torn apart by chaos. She crawled out of a pile of bodies, with only a child on the verge of starving to death beside her. In this world, nobles lived in drunken indulgence, powerful clans monopolized knowledge, bandits slaughtered withou 24.2kReads8.9Score3kShelves

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   It's incredibly good, much better than "The Heroines of Chaos." Tomato's book is truly a rare gem, at least 9 out of 10 for its authenticity.

3. 3 穿 Transmigrating into a Chaotic Age, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation Through Robbery 穿乱世，疯癫公主她靠抢劫建国了 Turning Ink into Ink点墨成墨Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Struggle for Supremacy + Chaotic Era + Powerful Female Lead + Fleeing Famine + Infrastructure Building + No Romantic Pairing + Portable Space] Original title: Transmigrating Through Chaotic Times, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation by Robbing Others When Jiang Jin awoke, she discovered that she had become a princess of a fallen kingdom and was being sent to Liang City to become a plaything for the barbarian Jiao Liang. She thought about it and decided it would be better for others 148.2kReads9.5Score18.4kShelves

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   I would call these three books gods.

4. 4 她 She Played at Being a Divine Being in the Late Eastern Han Dynasty 她在东汉末年装神弄鬼 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Career-minded heroine + domineering, dashing hero] [Please note: This is a novel, not an academic paper. It has flaws and mistakes. If that bothers you, don't read it.] [The heroine is fifteen when she first transmigrates.] She thought transmigrating would let her live an easy, wonderful life. Instead, Heaven hit her with a harsh reality: she had landed in the late Eastern Han dynasty, with chaos about to engulf the land. To stay alive and protect her family, she has no choice but to embark on 9.8kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves
5. 5 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 107.4kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves
6. 6 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 95.8kReads9.4Score13.2kShelves

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   Aren't those the epitome of female protagonists: the rebellious empress Lü Songli, the princess of a fallen kingdom Jiang Jin, and the female lord of a chaotic world Lin Zhihuang? Who doesn't know the three of them? They are all top figures in the world of empresses and queens who rise from chaos.

7. 7 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Three Women, Countless Dramas 穿越古代：三个女人N台戏 A Lamp in the Twilight一灯阑珊Ancient Romance6.1M WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + group transmigration + farming and commerce + military service and medicine + self-reliance and perseverance, an uplifting and satisfying story, slow burn, everyday slice of life] A car accident sends three women transmigrating to the unfamiliar Great Wu Dynasty, where they land in a bandit’s den from the start. Zhu Mingyue: “Watch me make a fortune with two deadweights in tow.” Duan Xiaotang: “Watch me bring stability to every corner of the realm with two teammates.” Lin Wanwan 27.5kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves
8. 8 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 28kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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   These are all novels featuring strong female protagonists, with ratings above 9.5. The female leads are brave and resourceful, the plots are fast-paced, and they are kind-hearted but not overly naive. If you like this type of story, you can read them without worry.

9. 9 三 Three Kingdoms: The Female Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世女枭雄 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Female Overlord of a Chaotic Age) [Strong female lead + Three Kingdoms + no System + traditional empire-building + ensemble cast] Liu Yi, a female engineering PhD, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and grows up as a boy. She develops water conservancy, conducts research, and improves life for the people of her region. Just as the various factions are trying to win her over, she reveals herself as a woman and establishes her own power base, 57.6kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves

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   This is a good read. There are no awful relatives, and the parents are open-minded. Even though it's set in the Three Kingdoms period, the female characters have many highlights, and it's satisfying to just kill anyone you don't like... There are no cheat codes or special abilities; everything is based on strategy, and there are almost no clichés like using words to subdue someone. The writing is smooth and concise, without any unnecessary insults or long descriptions of appearances (which I really hate).

10. 10 帝 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Cao Mengyun曹孟云Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 20Reads—Score123Shelves

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    Highly recommend this book! You absolutely must read it. The female protagonist rises to power amidst chaos. Early stages: Princess vs. General [Mountains and Rivers in Distance] Later stages: Empress vs. Emperor [The Book of Flipping] The story as seen through Su Huanhuan's eyes: finding companions, leading a revolution, changing history, rebelling and becoming empress. I'm so amazing! ✪ω✪

11. 11 我 I Only Want to Be a Military Doctor, So Why Are You Making Me Empress? 我只想当军医，你们让我当女皇？ I'm Starving我超饿Ancient Romance965k WordsCompleted [Feel-good revenge + transmigration + System + medicine + nation-building + conquering a chaotic age + empress + cheat powers] Medical student Liu Yi transmigrates into a war-torn age. The world is in chaos, the imperial court has fallen, and ordinary people can barely survive. But she brought along her all-purpose doctor System. System: “I can give you medical equipment.” System: “I can give you medical books.” System: “I can give you an entire modern hospital.” System: “Your goal is to becom 10kReads9.5Score2.3kShelves

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    I only want to recommend these two books. The first one is originally titled "The Heroine of Chaotic Times." The female protagonist is quite famous in her small hometown from the beginning. Her family loves her very much. She is an only child, and to ensure she receives a better education, they disguise her as a boy and hire teachers to tutor her. In the early stages, only two trusted family members know her gender. Her hometown is in danger right from the start, and I almost gave up after reading more than ten chapters (because the female protagonist doesn't have any other advantages besides her intelligence, plus there are some flaws). But it gets better and better as it goes on. It's only satisfying when she becomes the governor of Youzhou and gains military power through her wisdom. She builds a core team of several people, including two female generals and two female officials (I won't spoil too much). In the middle of the story, the core team also gradually learns that the female protagonist is a woman. After she defeats the emperor, she announces to the world that she is a woman and begins to promote more female officials, reform and liberate women from the lower classes. The female generals also train many female soldiers, build schools, send ambitious and capable women to special girls' schools, and open the imperial examinations regardless of gender or background.

12. 12 谋 After Rebelling, I Was Doted on by a Love-Struck Prince 谋反后，被恋爱脑王爷宠上天 Zisu and Autumn子苏与秋Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Mu Yao transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the Princess Consort of the Prince of Zhenbei. From the start, the emperor orders the Prince of Zhenbei to be executed. By law, the princess consort must be buried with him. He commands an army of six hundred thousand, is the strongest man under heaven, and has a statuesque build and a face fit for a god. Is this prince really going to accept the decree and hang himself? If you want to die, don't drag me down with you! Mu Yao storms over and slap 8.6kReads7.2Score801Shelves

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    This is a super good novel whose title doesn't do it justice. The plot is almost entirely non-existent, with no rehash of the old tropes of becoming empress or emperor. The incredibly expansive world-building is thrilling and exciting to read.

13. 13 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves

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    Highly recommend these female-centric novels! No female rivalry, no overpowered male leads—the heroine is the strongest! I can't stand those novels that claim to have a strong female lead but also include a powerful male lead; I guarantee there's none of that in these. I read all of these books in one sitting, some even twice! [Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food]

14. 14 开 From the Start, Disguised as a Man, I Rose to First Rank Through the Imperial Exams 开局女扮男装，我靠科举官居一品 I Want to Make Money爷要赚钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Disguised as a man + imperial examinations and court intrigue + rises to the highest office + one heroine, focused on her career] When Xie Qingfeng opens her eyes, she's handed a nightmare of a life: a house with bare walls, and a woman forced to disguise herself as a man. In an age when everything is considered inferior to scholarship, if she doesn't fight for her place, she'll be crushed to pieces. Since she's here, she'll give it everything she's got! As a woman, she enters the imperial cour 48.9kReads9.3Score6kShelves
15. 15 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 37kReads9.2Score5.4kShelves
16. 16 乱 Fleeing Famine in a Chaotic World: The Farmer’s Daughter Leads the Stunning Heir to Glory 乱世逃荒，农门女将带飞绝色世子 Lucky Carp锦鲤Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted Bai Jianjia, the only female general in the modern world, had a brilliant military record. She had just returned from ten years in the special forces and was celebrating at a bar when, after one night’s sleep, she woke up in this war-torn ancient world. Who could tell her why? A scrawny little brother, a lawless world full of wolves and tigers, natural disasters and man-made calamities leaving people homeless… See how Bai Jianjia fights her way north, making a name for herself and amassing a for 247Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    1️⃣ Starting from fleeing famine in a chaotic world, the female protagonist, along with her younger brother, finds the male protagonist and gradually builds her own power. Don't be put off by the title; there's no "strong woman, strong man" dynamic, and the male protagonist is suppressed throughout. 2️⃣ From the daughter of a county magistrate to a powerful and influential figure, the plot is anything but weak. The female protagonist's personal charm is a highlight, and the story leans towards an ensemble cast, with each character being very well-developed. [Heart][heart]

17. 17 假 The Fake Heir Is the Real Deal 假世子她真行 That Chatterbox那个话痨Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A woman disguised as a man + light comedy + patriotism and the bond between ruler and subject + very little household intrigue (The main story is complete, so don't worry about the author going on hiatus!) Scene One: Zhi Xu walked into the hall and plopped down across from Old Madam Qin. “Grandmother, you've gotten quite overweight. You should eat more vegetables!” With that, she stood up and moved several plates of meat to her side. Old Madam Qin's face turned livid with rage. “You little wretc 5.6kReads9.0Score691Shelves
18. 18 星 Interstellar Mecha: The Frail Commander Takes on Seven Alone 星际机甲：病弱指挥官单挑一穿七 Taking Gold from the Luan Terrace鸾台取金Modern Romance615k WordsCompleted (Please read the first page of the main text for content warnings.) [Apocalypse, Interstellar, Strong Female Lead, Face-Slapping, Everyone Loves Her] Apocalypse enforcer Xu Lingqu transmigrates and becomes an unpopular, sickly adopted daughter of a general. Despite a constitution that leaves her fainting every three steps and coughing up blood every five, she's sent to the command program at the Imperial Military Academy. Command is great, command is wonderful. Commanders can sit safely behind 54.4kReads9.5Score7.8kShelves
19. 19 本 I'm a Fake Official, Yet I've Won the Crown Prince's Heart 本官是假货，却哄得太子倾心了 Wen Lang文朤Ancient Romance295k WordsOngoing [Transmigration and nation-building | Woman disguised as a man | Court intrigue | Farming and famine relief | Feel-good rise to power] Li Yanhe takes over another person's identity and becomes magistrate of Pingwu County. Disaster is everywhere, refugees are on the move, and the treasury is empty... At the grand court assembly, officials from every prefecture report disasters, leaving the entire court at its wit's end. One report from the Commissioner of Administration sends shock waves through 5.5kReads6.5Score587Shelves
20. 20 我 I Played the Rat Race in Ancient Times and Rose to Marquis and Minister 我在古代搞内卷，一路封侯拜相 Yu Tiantian Ya遇田田呀Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine, no romance, nation-building, career-focused, light political intrigue, few top-quality men] After transmigrating into the backward Great Kang, a place where people slept on the floor and got nothing but soup for meals, Jiang Hui could only describe herself as numb. Completely numb. To make sure she could survive, she joined the army and earned distinction. Then the emperor sent her off to become magistrate of a godforsaken county. Luckily, she held two doctoral degrees. Building 1.4kReads9.2Score172Shelves

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    No romantic pairing + strong female lead: Witness her rise from adversity to become a female prime minister, paving an unprecedented path for women. In an era of male dominance, she spearheaded infrastructure development and agricultural advancement, revolutionizing society. Her story inspires every dreamer! Join me in witnessing Jiang Hui's legendary tale!

21. 21 汉 Late Han: Zhang Jiao's Daughter, Bandit Queen of a Chaotic Age 汉末：张角之女，乱世女贼 Qing Qing Qing Qing青青青青Historical947k WordsOngoing [No Romance + Magic + Conquest + Political Intrigue + Not a Power Fantasy] If the Han Dynasty had been restored to prosperity, or replaced by a more enlightened dynasty, would history have turned out differently? She had seen rites and music fall into ruin, and people devour one another. She had seen tens of thousands swept into the river to their deaths, leaving grief and desolation everywhere. She had once led the Yellow Turbans, crying out to the heavens: “The azure heaven is dead; the yellow 7.1kReads8.7Score771Shelves

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    The first book features a male protagonist who transmigrates into a woman's body as the daughter of a great sage, leading the Yellow Turban Rebellion to rule the world. The second book features a female protagonist who transmigrates to a wasteland base, leading her people to unify the world. The third book features a female protagonist who transmigrates into a body of women, becomes allies with Lü Bu, falls in love, and assists Emperor Xian of Han in rebuilding the Han Dynasty. The fourth book features a female doctor who transmigrates into a body of women, gradually rising to a high position and becoming a female ruler.

22. 22 逃 The Refugee Saintess: The Cold Tyrant Can't Stop Plotting Against Her 逃荒圣女，冰冷暴君总想图谋不轨 Dou Momo豆墨墨Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Doomsday Powerhouse Slays Her Way Through a Chaotic World [Strong heroine + satisfying read + sweet romance + mutual devotion] Ability-wielding saintess vs. cold tyrant Luo Shengge, an S-rank agent from the apocalypse, transmigrates into a chaotic age and becomes the saintess of the Xiyue tribe, gifted with the power of divination. Her people are hunted by various nations, while this chaotic world is rife with monsters, treacherous hearts, famine, and bandits. Luo Shengge reali 2.2kReads9.1Score276Shelves

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    ✨️The female protagonist rises amidst chaos and becomes a powerful figure✨️ 🌹A saintess with supernatural abilities vs. A cold and aloof tyrant. Luo Shenge, an S-class agent from the apocalypse, transmigrates to a chaotic world and becomes the saintess of the Xiyue Clan. She is being hunted down, but what will she do? She will kill gods and Buddhas if they stand in her way!

23. 23 我 Rebuilding the Mountains and Rivers in the Three Kingdoms 我在三国再造山河 Li Hou黎侯Ancient Romance317k WordsOngoing [Set from the late Eastern Han through the Three Kingdoms era + female emperor + charismatic heroine (or perhaps a Mary Sue) + no System, but the heroine has mastered all kinds of essential skills] [The heroine marries twice, though other romantic interests may be hinted at; her daughter Li Xian inherits the throne] [Blurb] Li Shu, courtesy name Jiguang, childhood name A Shou, comes from the Yingchuan Li clan. Her family background is respectable enough for a reclusive scholar and distinguished 680Reads8.5Score107Shelves

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    Congratulations, my sister can become empress! No romance, but there's a one-sided crush. [Set in the late Eastern Han Dynasty to the Three Kingdoms period + Empress + Strong female lead personality + No system, but the female lead is proficient in various essential skills] [The female lead marries young (meaning the male lead wants to take advantage of the female lead's family, but can't beat her: Your family fortune is gone in a second; the marriage partner only appears in about 5 chapters). This is the Eastern Han Dynasty, so we can be carefree (not really)] [Synopsis] Li Shu, courtesy name Jiguang, nickname Ashou, comes from the Yingchuan Li clan. She could be a scholar or an official. Bad news: This is the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Good news: Li Shu is a time traveler. As a fan of history, Li Shu has learned a lot about the Three Kingdoms period, one of the paradises for fan fiction. But here's the problem—her Three Kingdoms Online starting time seems a bit early, and the location isn't quite right either. As the bride, Li Shu, along with Cao Cao and Yuan Shao who came to steal the bride for fun, sit in front of the fire and fall into thought. Li Shu, seventeen years old this year, while Yuan Shao is eighteen, Cao Cao seventeen, Liu Bei eleven, and Sun Quan… his brother isn't even here yet, let alone him. Li Shu (slapping his thigh in anguish): Born at the wrong time! Now I'm an elder! As the saying goes, since I'm already here, Li Shu certainly can't leave empty-handed, so he begins his plan. Li Shu: Sun Jian, I'll gladly accept him; Cai Yan, I'll gladly accept him; Yizhou, I'll gladly accept him; Jingzhou, I'll gladly accept him; the entire south, I'll gladly accept him… I'll accept everything! Cao Cao, currently at war, sends a letter: Isn't this a bit strange? Li Shu: Don't worry, I'll gladly accept your two sons too! Cao Cao: …You don't even spare the children! (It's really good, but few people are reading it. I'm worried the author might abandon it. Everyone should read it!)

24. 24 三 Three Kingdoms: The Unhinged Princess Topples Dong Zhuo's Stronghold 三国：疯批公主她掀了董卓老巢 Rain over the Winding Lane繁陌临雨Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Liu Ying, a military academy student from the twenty-first century, opened her eyes in the body of a princess who had hanged herself and died. The marks on her neck had barely faded when the door burst open under the kick of a rebel soldier, sword in hand. She grabbed a gold hairpin, knocked over a folding screen, and stabbed the soldier in the thigh, leaving a bloody hole. Then she casually swiped some saltpeter and sulfur from an alchemist and gave Dong Zhuo a “welcome gift.” The three-hundred 1.8kReads6.8Score219Shelves

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    The female protagonist stumbles upon the Rebellion of the Ten Eunuchs at the start of the story, narrowly escaping death from the Luoyang palace. She gradually gathers power, intercepts elite troops from Guanzhong, and confronts Dong Zhuo head-on, carving out a path to survival for the common people in this chaotic world. There are no mindless power-ups; every step of the plan is logically sound. The historical figures are not out of character, and the political intrigue and war scenes are well-done. Fans of historical female protagonist novels should definitely check it out!

25. 25 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves

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    I've kind of forgotten if the second book was about becoming an empress, but as far as I remember, it was also a political intrigue novel with a strong female lead.

26. 26 穿 Transmigrated as Cao Cao's Daughter: From Farming to Empress 穿成曹操女儿，从种地到女帝 The Classic of Mountain Journeys山游经Female-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Cao Sui, a graduate student in agricultural science, has just finished slogging through her thesis when she jolts awake and opens her eyes to a woman gazing at her with tender affection. After spending over half a year recovering in bed, she finally gets up and learns that her father has gone off to fight the Yellow Turbans. The Yellow Turbans? What a historically specific term. Cao Sui is devastated. Why on earth did she have to end up in the Three Kingdoms? With disasters and war stacked aga 12kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    Here's a reading list! [Sending hearts] ① The female protagonist transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms period, rises up with Lü Bu, and establishes herself in the world. ✨ ② The female protagonist transmigrates and is forced into a marriage of convenience; her husband's family is unjustly exiled. She becomes the strategist behind the scenes, guiding the world. ✨ ③ The female protagonist transmigrates into Cao Cao's daughter and fights alongside him to conquer the world. 🌸

27. 27 五 Five-Year-Old Village Chief Leads the Villagers to the Throne 五岁小村长，带着村民登基了 Little Wine Riddle小酒谜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Feel-good power fantasy + transmigration + no romance + absurd comedy + System + empress + everyone’s favorite + rise to power in troubled times + infrastructure + farming] Shi Xiaojiu, a little zombie king from the apocalypse, opened her eyes to find she had become the heaven-sent young village chief of Taoyuan Village. She also had a System in her head, constantly supervising her and telling her how to become a qualified village chief. Xiaojiu diligently worked to complete tasks and earn rewa 21.3kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves

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    [Already recommended][Already recommended] Adorable baby + infrastructure building, highly recommended! A zombie king from the apocalypse transmigrates into the village chief of Peach Blossom Village. She initially wanted to diligently complete the system's tasks, but her anger at the enemy's destruction of the village triggers a "plundering" frenzy. The system complains helplessly, but she confidently asserts: "The villagers are well-fed, clothed, and skilled in both literature and martial arts—how can they not be considered qualified?" Watch as she leads her villagers to dominate the chaotic world, building infrastructure and cultivating the land. A lighthearted, no-romance story full of laughs and absurdity—the little princess's journey to conquer territory is full of excitement!

28. 28 天 The Sky Screen Reveals the Past: The Qin Dynasty’s Second Emperor Is Actually Me 天幕盘点，秦二世竟是我自己 Qi Qi and Yu七七和玉Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [This is part of a series about live broadcasts on the sky screen! The title can’t be changed, but besides Great Qin, I’ll also write about other second dynasties] [Completed: Great Qin arc, Wu Zhou arc [Live-streamed historical reviews] [Strong heroine, female emperor] [Logic-free power fantasy] [The heroine likes to play dumb while keeping her true strength hidden. She is decisive but not heartless, and has a harem] In a single moment, Qin Changman transmigrated into the body of one of Empero 12.3kReads8.6Score661Shelves

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    The Sky Curtain Live Review series has already expanded to include the Qin Dynasty and Wu Zhou chapters, with more chapters to follow. The female protagonist is an empress who is adept at playing dumb to outsmart others; she is decisive yet not ruthless, and commands a powerful harem. (Live Review + Strong Female Empress + Illogical Thriller)

29. 29 凤 The Phoenix Rises in the Wilderness: From Exiled Woman to Ruler of the World 凤起蛮荒：从流放女到天下主 Little Jiu77小九77Ancient Romance832k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Conquest + Fleeing Famine + Infrastructure + No Romance + Powerful Female Lead + Turbulent Times] Su Zhaoyi opens her eyes to find herself the thirteen-year-old legitimate daughter of a military family in ancient times! If she had to transmigrate, at least she landed in a wealthy household where food and clothing were no concern. But then the court falls into turmoil. Her grandfather is falsely accused of forming a faction for personal gain, and he and all the adult men in the 3.4kReads8.1Score413Shelves

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    I searched for this type of book for a long time, and this is the one I finally got into.

30. 30 女 Disguised as a Man: From Feudal Lord to Empress 女扮男装：从封地王爷杀到女帝 A Feather in the Clouds一片云翎Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted (Not recommended: the numbers were poor, so it was dropped) [Doomsday transmigration to ancient times + spatial powers + struggle for supremacy + infrastructure building + strong female lead + empress + adorable child + romance] When Xiao Li wakes up, she is in labor, while her consort is in bed with a spy from another kingdom, plotting to seize power and claim a fief. She sends them both on their way. If they can’t be separated, then they can stay together forever. The city falls, and the Xio 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm currently following this new book. It's supposed to be set before the chaotic era, right? The author hasn't reached that point yet, but the title suggests a protagonist who transmigrates to become an emperor, a useless prince (forced by circumstances), starts by having a child, while his princess is having an affair with a spy from an enemy country, dividing up his fiefdom! The first chapter knocks out this spy (that's satisfying!). The female lead is a powerful figure in the apocalypse, transmigrating with a spatial ability. She only has two counties in her fiefdom, one of which has been invaded, and her palace is full of spies—a hellish start. She manipulates spies, remotely misleading those behind the scenes. So far, we've seen the spy killed by the protagonist's scheme! The scheme is brilliant! Crucially, the spy doesn't even know he's being manipulated by the protagonist until his death. Some plot points remind me of the historical event of "Zhao Hui's massacre of the Dzungar Khanate"! While it's said to be mindless, you really need to use your brain later on (the capital sends someone to arrange a marriage for the protagonist with a feisty princess).

31. 31 我 After Reaching Max Level in the Wasteland, I Transmigrated to a Famine Year and Became Empress 我在废土满级后，穿越荒年当女帝 Zhuye竹野Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A satisfying infrastructure-building power fantasy, not a matriarchal-world story. Ruan Xiang, ruler of the largest base in the wasteland, transmigrated into one of the refugees fleeing famine in ancient times. Finding water, irrigating fields, building filtration ponds, making bricks and building kilns, teaching people to read, pressing oil… To survive better, Ruan Xiang gathered every worker she could. Until she discovered that the imperial court was growing weak, the ministers were afraid 9.4kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Don't be fooled by the title; there's no romantic pairing, no cheat codes, and it's a very profound story.

32. 32 这 This World Is on the Brink of Ruin 这个天下，危在旦夕 Iced Sweet Tea冰甜茶Ancient Romance275k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + No Romance + Strong Female Lead + Disguised as a Man, Later Reclaims Her Identity] Original title: This Realm Is on the Brink of Ruin One-line summary: Transmigrate, become emperor, and figure out how to be a useful emperor. Full summary: “The deer has fled Yan, and all the realm pursues it.”, The Hunt for the Deer She transmigrated into a book and became emperor overnight. It should have been a joyous occasion. But this Great Yan dynasty was beset by natural disasters. The 549Reads9.3Score104Shelves

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    Aside from the slow updates, it has no flaws. It's a highly-rated masterpiece, not mindless, and the female lead, a college student without any special abilities, has to turn the tide—it's truly admirable and incredibly inspiring. You won't regret investing in it.

33. 33 穿 I Transmigrated, but Into a Walking Joke 穿了，但穿成大笑话了 The Cannon Fodder Has No Memories炮灰没有回忆Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing A nontraditional Spring and Autumn period tale of rivalry and nation-building. The early chapters are told from the perspective of commoners, with a focus on farming and a slow, everyday pace. The power struggles come later. No romance + powerful heroine + hands-on craftswoman. Jiang He transmigrated into the past with one small problem: her new status was “wild person.” She was one of the lowest-ranking commoners, farming the land beyond the city for the ruler. She could not join the army and h 32.6kReads9.2Score4kShelves

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    The first book I highly recommend is a completely female-centric story. The female protagonist has a strong sense of self-identity and will reveal her identity when the time is right. She is intelligent, calm, decisive, and has a very charismatic personality. There are also many outstanding female characters. The book does not force any charm on the characters. Each character has their own characteristics and growth process. The language description is not awkward. The male characters are also objectively described, whether they are good guys or bad guys. But the main focus is still on the women. There is no romantic pairing. It is not a harem for the sake of romance because it is a reincarnation story. So it reflects modern thinking, with very positive values. It doesn't use social status to pressure ordinary people for plot purposes or to create excitement. The second book is also quite good. The protagonist transmigrates into a farmer outside a city during the Spring and Autumn Period. The female lead is a strongwoman and studies chemistry. She builds her fortune through craftsmanship and agriculture. Later, driven by personal needs and the ideal of equality, she bides her time and grows stronger. However, it still leans towards a farming story; I don't know if it meets everyone's standards [exploration]. It's quite late in the story. If not, please don't give the author a bad review [crying]. There's no romantic pairing. The female lead is straightforward and has a strong sense of camaraderie. She's also a good young woman with correct values, averse to class oppression. I think this transmigration story is quite realistic, since transmigrating back to ancient times usually means being a commoner or slave, and it's also female-centric.

34. 34 穿 Transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms: She Brings Unlimited Supplies to Build a Nation 穿越三国：她携无限物资搞基建 Lotus Pond Kitty藕池猫咪Ancient Romance669k WordsOngoing She transmigrated into the Three Kingdoms era and opened her eyes to find herself Gongsun Yan, daughter of the late Han warlord Gongsun Zan. From the start, she witnessed her father’s defeat, the city’s fall, and the horrific scene of him killing his wife and children before setting himself on fire. She had to flee a burning battlefield just to survive. After barely escaping, how was she supposed to survive in the late Han, where famine and war had left nine out of ten homes empty, while caring 1.4kReads9.2Score173Shelves

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    ✨① The female protagonist transmigrates to a time of famine, with the Xiongnu in the north and barbarians in the south. The weak court sends its daughters to marry foreign rulers. 🍀 The protagonist rises from humble beginnings, initially just trying to survive, but later unable to bear seeing the horrific sight of people in tattered clothes, their bodies left to rot in the wilderness. 😭😭😭 ✨② It's great!!! Although the protagonist's cheat ability is a bit overpowered, I find it very interesting. 💕💕 The protagonist, a granddaughter of a noble family, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms period. At the beginning, she escapes a fire and is rescued by the White Horse Cavalry. 😍 Relying on a system, she recruits Zhao Yun, conquers territory, builds city walls, improves people's livelihoods, and builds her own power. 💘💘

35. 35 负 Snow and Frost Endure the Cold of the Years 负雪寒霜耐岁寒 Yan Wuping雁无凭Ancient Romance770k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Transmigration; Not for Those Who Want Both Leads to Be Virgins or Like Saintly Characters] Fu Xue transmigrates into the body of Ming Fuxue, the third princess of Beiyin and a concubine of Bu Tianxing, the Prince of Freedom of Dongyan. The original owner grew jealous and tried to poison the princess consort, Ming Xueyan. This enraged Prince Bu Tianxing, who ordered her to be beaten to death. Just as she was on the brink of death, she was given away. Fr 2.8kReads9.0Score341Shelves

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    The female lead is a princess from the weakest country, who uses her own strength to make her country powerful and prosperous. [Heart emoji]

36. 36 我 I Build Infrastructure in Ancient Times 我在古代搞基建 Chi Mitang池米唐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Infrastructure Building + Career-Focused + Fiercely Protective + Clear-Eyed Heroine] Original title: Building Infrastructure in Ancient Times Tang Yixuan, a brilliant engineer, transmigrates into the body of a woman who has taken her brother’s place as the new magistrate of Qingchuan County. To stay alive, she racks her brains and exhausts every resource at her disposal. She builds waterworks, raises tall buildings, paves roads with concrete, and constructs a city. Be 4.3kReads9.1Score575Shelves
37. 37 流 Exiled to the Wilderness: Powerful Figures Flock to Join Me 流放蛮荒：大佬都来投靠我 Chi Ling迟泠Ancient Romance780k WordsCompleted She transmigrates while on the road to exile in the wilderness. Beaten? Starved? Bullied? No hope of survival ahead? No, no, no. To Lu Yuechan, this place is practically paradise! After dealing with pursuers and assassins, Lu Yuechan leads her family to the wilderness, tames the barbarians, cultivates wasteland, and uses her supernatural powers to become the queen of the forest. At last, she can switch to a life of lazing around. Now that things are quiet, she can grow flowers and raise fish. Th 103Reads6.8Score—Shelves
38. 38 不 I Have No Idea, I Just Played a Game and Became an Empress 不知道啊，玩个游戏就成女帝了 Spiral Takeoff螺旋起飞Ancient Romance916k WordsOngoing [No Romance + Fourth Calamity + Ensemble Cast + Build a City in a Game + Cheats + Female-Oriented] Lin Yue is a veteran single-player gamer who never browses game forums, looks up guides, or adds friends. By chance, she downloads a farming-and-conquest game. What she doesn't know is that the game is linked to a real world. The players gleefully claim a patch of unwanted land and start farming. The players are speechless when they learn that they need a population to cultivate the land. Without 865Reads9.2Score110Shelves

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    The first two are good. The first one is mainly about the fourth natural disaster; many of the female lead's actions are hilarious. The second one features a female lead who studies medicine and not only has a skill but also exceptional political acumen, making for a very enjoyable read. Crucially, both are romance-free, focusing solely on their careers without feeling stifled. The third one is a female-dominated society, so I won't elaborate. She conquers territory while simultaneously building a harem, with a significant amount of romance and a strong, independent career focus. I haven't read the fourth one yet, but most people recommend it, saying it's good, so I'll recommend it too. Judging from the title, the female lead seems like the type who wouldn't compromise herself.

39. 39 妻 The Empress Consort 妻主为帝 Baili Changying百里长赢Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [Female-Dominated World + Power-Up, Feel-Good Wish Fulfillment + Multiple Male Leads] Ji Che transmigrates as a useless hostage in a female-dominated kingdom, starting off with the worst possible hand. The empress wants to curb the chancellor's power, so she orders the chancellor's son to marry Ji Che. The empress wants to keep the richest man in check, so she orders his son to marry Ji Che. Ji Che: What the heck? What do you take me for? Do you think I'm a pushover? Ji Che drops the act and lay 939Reads8.9Score113Shelves
40. 40 三 The Three-Year-Old Empress Unites the World Amid Chaos 三岁小女帝，她乱世一统天下 Boba Milk Cap波波奶盖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Animal Communication + Nation-Building + Rebel Empress + Powerful Couple Who Dote on Each Other + Building a Nation in Chaotic Times] The moment Ye Lingxi opens her eyes, she finds herself being sent into exile. She has transmigrated to a dynasty plagued by bandits, ruled by a tyrant, and filled with starving people. Her family is so poor that their pots clang empty. No matter. Master math, physics, and chemistry, and there’s nothing to fear when you transmigrate. She improves looms, fires bric 1.9kReads9.3Score303Shelves

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    In both of these books, the female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and, while fleeing famine or exile, finds herself in a chaotic world plagued by natural disasters, foreign invasions, and widespread suffering. For the sake of her family and future, she bravely takes on the challenge of creating a better world and gradually embarks on the path to becoming an empress...

41. 41 女 Disguised as a Man: The Tyrant Charms with Her Beauty 女扮男装：暴君她美色撩人 Flower Roll Rice花卷饭Ancient Romance750k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + no romance + strong heroine + gradually becomes everyone’s favorite] Jun Lin was born into the modern world and then reborn in another era. After disguising herself as a man, she finally managed to ascend the throne, only to be poisoned by her childhood friend and turned into a puppet under his control. Her memories became jumbled and her personality changed drastically. After five years of tyranny, she died in court. Jun Lin: “Thanks for asking. I woke up in a mass g 2.8kReads9.5Score464Shelves

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    I really enjoyed both of these books. Although the titles sound a bit melodramatic, the writing is excellent, the content is rich and engaging, and the characters are well-developed. Both are ensemble pieces. ① "The world is like rain; scattered emotions fall from the sky, causing injuries, but they always converge into rivers to nourish the people." This is definitely a strong female lead story. Although it's mentioned early on that the female lead is a time traveler, she wasn't; she was simply harmed early on, leading to memory loss. Every character feels real, with their own unique traits, and there are many unresolved issues, creating a strong sense of destiny. I've been following this since the beginning, and it's fantastic! ☆Too long, not recommended for short story lovers☆ ② "Martial artists, with long swords traversing the nine fields, and tall crowns brushing the heavens. Scholars, standing alone in the world, unyielding and unconventional." The beginning is a bit melodramatic, but the climax begins with the reclaiming of the throne. Every character is well-developed, representing various schools of thought, each with their own unique style, all exceptionally talented and worthy of admiration. ☆You have a bit of a charmer vibe, so please don't enter if you mind☆

42. 42 穿 Transmigrating to a Chaotic Era: The Princess Disguises Herself as a Man to Enlist and Earn Her Keep 穿乱世：公主女扮男装当兵赚口粮 When Our Values Clash, Silence Is Best三观不合少言为贵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration from the apocalypse + dual lightning and space abilities + stockpiling supplies + living to eat + god-tier combat skills + chaotic times] Jiang Li struggled to survive for five years in the apocalypse. During the final zombie siege, she was torn apart by zombies while protecting her comrades. She transmigrates and is reborn in the body of a princess sent away for a political marriage. Before she can celebrate being in a world without zombies, she finds herself facing a time of ch 6.7kReads9.0Score902Shelves

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    Don't miss out! Here are some novel recommendations; please choose one yourself. I won't introduce them here! [Makes face]

43. 43 成 Interstellar: After Becoming Heir to the Throne 【星际】成为王位继承人之后 Also My Heart亦余心之Modern Romance640k WordsCompleted [No male lead! No CP! There may be one-sided crushes, but the heroine stands alone!] [Not a brainless power fantasy, so proceed with caution if that bothers you] [Content warning: There are gay male supporting characters, so enter at your own risk] [I don't check the comments often, so I absolutely am not ignoring you on purpose!] What a thrilling transmigration! The moment Lin Yu opened her eyes, she found herself in an unfamiliar junkyard. The starry sky overhead and the starships passing by a 298Reads8.9Score107Shelves
44. 44 关 How I Summoned the Fourth Calamity 关于我召唤了第四天灾这件事 Half a Pickled Fish半只酸菜鱼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse685k WordsCompleted [Wasteland Survival] + [Infrastructure Building] + [The Fourth Calamity] + [No Romance] The Fourth Calamity refers to players whose thoughts, actions, and goals in the game are all unpredictable. Luo Zhi transmigrates to Blue Star after the great cataclysm, becoming a noble young lady in a shantytown with a radiation level of 90 percent, on the verge of death. The original owner had no family, no friends, and not even any memories, but she did have a System that claimed it could summon The Fourt 3.8kReads8.9Score467Shelves

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    All I can say is that I ate like crazy while reading this book.

45. 45 一 A Widow and Her Young Children, Abandoned in Chaotic Times, She Defends a City and Becomes Empress 一门寡幼，乱世被弃她守城称帝 Still a Fish After Turning Over翻身还是鱼Ancient Romance384k WordsOngoing [Over-the-top wish fulfillment + storage space + animal speech + adored by all + women supporting women] After transmigrating into a book, Yan Jiaojiao becomes the granddaughter of Yan Lin, lord of Cangyi City. When an enemy nation attacked the city, Yan Lin took the men of the Yan family with him and left behind all the women, from Old Madam Yan and the three Yan family wives to the three granddaughters, including Yan Jiaojiao. In the book, women have no means of surviving in a chaotic world. T 4Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    🍅🌟💯The protagonist's fighting style is absolutely amazing! It's fierce and cool, like a tiger descending from the mountain. Enemies fall wherever it goes. I seriously suspect it's using an invincible cheat!

46. 46 听 Heard the Succession Struggle Is Fierce? She Was Thrust Into It 听说夺嫡很激烈？她是被强推上的 Teriyaki Nine照烧九Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Cross-dressing as a man + palace intrigue + farming + sweet romance] Researcher Yuan Jing from an agricultural science institute transmigrates into the Great Wei dynasty as the Sixth Prince, a woman disguised as a man. Her brothers are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne, but all she wants is to focus on boosting production and putting her knowledge to good use. Unfortunately, she has a father who sees her through rose-colored glasses, and a Grand Chancellor determined to help her claim 4.3kReads8.9Score794Shelves
47. 47 偷 After Overhearing the Mad Little Emperor's Thoughts, the Courtiers Went Berserk 偷听疯批小皇帝心声后群臣杀疯了 Feng Miao风淼Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [Court Officials Can Hear Her Thoughts + Dual Powers + No Romance] Lu Qing, a powerful wielder of two abilities in the apocalypse, transmigrated into a book. She became the deranged young emperor who loses her kingdom in a novel. The young emperor was cowardly and useless, gloomy and cruel, and even a woman disguised as a man! At court, ministers held the reins of power; beyond the borders, neighboring kingdoms watched like hungry wolves. Disasters struck one after another, and the people were l 8.3kReads9.2Score898Shelves
48. 48 假 After Faking Nobility, I Became a God 假冒贵族后我成神了 A Scholar Through and Through书生本色Fantastical Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Fake aristocrat + true queen + secret identities + everyone’s favorite + nation-building + personal growth] Luo Wei transmigrates into the body of a lowly commoner who passed herself off as a noble girl to enroll at school. Her identity is about to be exposed, and she’ll be despised and cursed by the entire school before being hanged at the gallows in the marketplace. Luo Wei: What’s there to be afraid of? I just have to pretend to be a noble. As someone from the twenty-first century, I can act 128.3kReads9.5Score13.9kShelves
49. 49 我 I Became a God in a Western Fantasy World by Making Games 我靠做游戏在西幻世界封神 Bright Flowers in Disarray乱花明Modern Romance696k WordsCompleted Zhu Zhou transmigrates to a Western fantasy world where the gods are hidden and magic reigns. Want to break through the limits and become a god? Then gather faith! The most sincere devotion from your followers! It will be the foundation of your divine authority! Zhu Zhou: ? So this is why you’re all making entertainment? Everywhere he looks, games, poetry, opera, and stage plays do nothing but endlessly sing the praises of glory. Demoted to the countryside as a lord, Zhu Zhou realizes that faith 143Reads8.7Score124Shelves
50. 50 快 Quick Transmigration: My Dangerous Host 快穿：我的危险宿主 Two and a Half Feet of Steel青锋两尺半Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + wish fulfillment + System + punishing scumbags + no romance + strong female lead + face-slapping] System: “Host, why were you sealed away before?” Lan Yin: “Oh, I devoured some evil spirits from the Underworld.” System: “H-how... how many?” Lan Yin: “Hm? Not many, just a few billion.” System: “...What kind of deity did you say you were?” Lan Yin: “The God of the Underworld.” System: This is completely out of hand, folks! My Host is a total lunatic! (Warning: Includes orig 9.5kReads9.1Score992Shelves

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