A Brilliant Male Lead Who Excels at Strategy, with a Clever Band of Brothers at His Side 男主擅长谋略布局，一群手下兄弟，特别聪明的

1. 551 大 Great Ming: I Invaded Another World Just to Farm 大明：入侵异世界，仅仅为了种田 Sleeping Ears耳朵睡眠Eastern Fantasy393k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + Otherworld + Magic + Western Fantasy + Han Civilization + Beastmen + Elves + Farming] Note: Ming loyalists are transported from their original timeline; the protagonist’s race is temporary. This is not a simplistic, brainless story, so don’t read it if you’re only after easy thrills. An Yan: I have a dream. In this otherworld, which is doomed to fall sooner or later, I want to quietly tend my fields... But the beastmen’s war cries on the northern beastgrass plains, the merciless 782Reads8.8Score108Shelves
2. 552 民 Folk Feng Shui Secrets 民间风水秘术 Unbelievably Proper正经的不得了Mystery248k WordsCompleted This story focuses on practical feng shui and fortune-telling. If you're looking for made-up drama, this isn't for you! Feel free to skip the first four chapters and start reading from Chapter Five. The adaptation will also start from Chapter Five, which should make it much easier to adapt. Thank you for understanding! (Traditional, no System, no wild flights of fancy, funny, not saintly! A technical, skill-focused story!) I was born in a poor mountain village. From a young age, I traveled aroun 25.1kReads9.4Score3.3kShelves
3. 553 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score143Shelves

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   The male protagonist controls the heavens and man, orchestrates profound destiny, steals love by force, employs hardcore political intrigue, maintains self-consistent logic, engages in high-IQ battles, emotional games, extreme tug-of-war, builds a powerful nation and military, and dominates the world.

4. 554 长 The Longevity Sword, the Immortal of the Mortal Realm 长生剑，红尘仙 Feng Le枫乐Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted [Steady even in the thick of things, sharp-minded, kind-hearted, skilled in both combat and scholarship.] [Upright values, a conscience, and unmatched strength. Keep a low profile to the extreme, and you can afford to live boldly.] A little Taoist priest who has not yet mastered his skills arrives on the Flowing Cloud Continent. True to his unwavering Taoist convictions, he slays demons, exorcises evil, and upholds justice. This book is also titled The Longevity Sword, the Immortal of the Mortal 28.1kReads8.8Score2.8kShelves

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   The author is highly qualified.

5. 555 羲 The Chronicle of Xihe 羲和志 Sailing Through the Galaxy in a Dream梦入星河行舟Historical251k WordsOngoing I usher in the Industrial Age in 200 BC!!! During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han, the Xiongnu threaten the northern frontier, watching like tigers ready to pounce... The feudal lords within the passes are also stirring restlessly... The author has tried to base this story on historical records. Readers, please point out anything that may be inaccurate! The book is divided into four parts: Beacon Fires and Smoke, A Long Song of Han Towers, The Nine Provinces and Four Seas, and All Und 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No system! No harem! Historically accurate content! Positive ideology! Upright values! Political intrigue and strategic battles! Bloody warfare! Romantic moments! Lively and engaging plot!

6. 556 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.1M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 130.7kReads9.2Score12.8kShelves
7. 557 张 Zhang Sangou’s Get-Rich Journal 张三狗发财笔记 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban2.7M WordsCompleted A comedy novel with absolutely no pretensions. A poor boy from the mountains refuses to settle for an ordinary life and ventures out into the world, carving out a place for himself through his own efforts. The cast of bizarre characters will have you laughing out loud. It gets more and more exciting as it goes. San Gou grows more mature and more cunning, with more and more schemes brewing in his head. In the end, he makes it! He becomes a billionaire. His journey is a whirlwind of chaos and laug 58.4kReads8.7Score6kShelves

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   Don't look at this while you're eating. You'll laugh so hard you'll spit out your food, and then you'll spray the person next to you in the face.

8. 558 我 I Really Run an Orphanage, Not an Assassin's Den 我开的真是孤儿院，不是杀手堂 I Am the Ox Warrior我是牛战士Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Physical book edition now available] [Short drama of the same name is now streaming! Watch it on Hongguo!] [The only martial arts ensemble novel on the entire site with such a wild premise!] [At its peak, 1.5 million readers were following it, ranking seventh across all of Tomato Novel. Readers, come on in and take a look!] [Ensemble cast + System + traits + martial arts] Chen Ye transmigrates to the Great Wu Dynasty and binds himself to an Orphan Training System. As long as he raises orphans, 116.1kReads8.9Score12.2kShelves

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   I think for those interested in strategy games, you should check out "Nine Heavens of Pride," it's incredibly brain-teasing! 🤣 [Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

9. 559 颠 Turning the World Upside Down: Playing the Villain from the Start 颠覆全球：开局扮演反派大佬 Blazing Heavenly Inquiry炽生天问Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Yan transmigrates to a parallel world. As soon as he arrives, he falls into a strange dimension. Everyone who falls in here is slaughtered by alien creatures, dying in despair! Luckily, at this moment, Shen Yan obtains the Super Big Shot Role-Playing System. “Ding! Randomly drawing a big shot template. Big Shot Role-Playing Mode activated. The closer you are to the character, the more abilities you can unlock.” Make people believe the character is real, and you’ll earn Subversion Points. Th 22.4kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves

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   The first book definitely meets the requirements; the protagonist schemes to conquer the world. I just started reading the second one, and it's pretty good so far. The political intrigue during his rise to the position of prime minister is quite exciting. And the last one, needless to say, is "The Illusionist is awesome!"

10. 560 万 The Vast Immortal Firmament 万古仙穹 Guan Qi观棋Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted Heaven and earth are the board, and all living beings are the pieces! If you refuse to be a piece, become the one who makes the moves! Lose, and your body and Dao are destroyed. Win, and you live forever! An ancient Go stone carries Gu Hai as he transmigrates to the Divine Continent! The Heavenly Dao is boundless, but human life is limited. Be a piece in heaven and earth’s game, enjoy a few decades of life, and when you’re captured, turn to dust and vanish. Or leap off the board, become the one 4.4kReads8.4Score417Shelves

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    This time, I'm recommending a book called "Eternal Immortal Realm," which is the culmination of Guan Qi's work in the genre of Dynasty Rising. The setting is very complete, but some of the tropes might seem outdated now, since it is an older book.

11. 561 我 I’m Only Playing a Psychopath, but I’m Actually a Good Prisoner 我只是扮演变态，其实我是好囚犯 Walking the Dangerous Path危行Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Male lead is a trouble-loving thrill-seeker + livestreaming + role-playing + no romance, pure wish fulfillment + AI game infinite-flow] Xie Qi transmigrates to a parallel world. When he opens his eyes, he finds himself a prisoner, being taken to an island that houses the world's most vicious criminals. This world is controlled by major corporations, with the government nothing more than their puppet. The Prisoner Island is a massive livestreaming game made for the rich. All the prisoners are an 14kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    Not mindless, high-energy throughout.

12. 562 光 All Beings Beneath the Light 光遇众生 The Quiet Duke静谧的公爵Anime Fanfiction976k WordsOngoing Adventure + high-IQ showdowns + suspicious, scheming characters + no female lead + ensemble cast + slow pace + revelations about the world’s truth, layer by layer (A Sky: Children of the Light fanfiction) After transmigrating into the world of Sky: Children of the Light, the Duke becomes a Light Child manipulated by the ancestors. “Go make an offering,” they say. “It is your supreme glory.” He believes them and fights his way forward with his companions, only to discover the horrifying truth aft 157Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you enjoy watching intelligent people navigate business and psychological warfare, and can accept being hurt in the process, then this is a must-read! The author and screenwriter are professional, creating an incredibly immersive experience! Every member of the main group, especially the male lead, is incredibly intelligent; every move they make is like playing an unseen game of chess. You might think they're fighting side-by-side, but in reality, each person is examining the world and each other in their own way. The plot unfolds layer by layer, with twists and turns all within logical frameworks, yet the emotional impact is completely unexpected.

13. 563 穿 Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms: I Am Liu Qi 穿越三国：吾乃刘琦 Jiu Shu Ci久舒辞Historical164k WordsCompleted [No System] [Political Intrigue and Scheming] [Building an Elite Cavalry and Infantry] [Cold Weapon Duels] [A Rich Sense of Three Kingdoms History] [Massive Infantry and Cavalry Battles] [Marrying Beauties, but Not as a Womanizer] [Dedicated Civil Officials and Loyal Generals] [A Kinsman of the Han Imperial House, Rebuilding the Han Dynasty Three Times] A modern special forces soldier and PhD in Three Kingdoms history transmigrates as Liu Qi, eldest son of Liu Biao, governor of Jingzhou. Inside, 268Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book perfectly meets your requirements.

14. 564 生 No Hope of Survival 生还无期 Young Master Changle长乐公子Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [No CP, No Female Lead] + [Infinite Deaths and Resurrections] + [Superpower Awakening] + [Mind Games and Strategy] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Life in Review] The keywords of this book are “human nature,” “death games,” and “setting traps.” The thirteen characters who appear from the start all play important roles! Each has a distinct personality, and every one of them will have a major part to play later in the story. This book also features endless deaths, so if that’s not your thing, please read wit 8kReads9.3Score813Shelves

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    With a long-term plan and meticulous calculations, Zuo Tang deceived and schemed against everyone, including his teammates, who were killed twice and had all their memories of him erased.

15. 565 惊EN Shocking! Forced to Follow the Plot as an Extra at an Elite Academy 惊！贵族学院当路人甲被迫走剧情 Slurping Noodles at Midnight半夜嗦粉Two Male Leads500k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Transmigrate into a Book + Harem Magnet + F4 Love Triangle] Jimo transmigrated into a book, becoming an ordinary person in a melodramatic, Mary Sue school romance set among the wealthy. To keep the plot on track and finish his mission, Jimo diligently played the part of a perfectly ordinary background character. So when the delicate, sweet male protagonist was bullied, Jimo sneaked in to rescue him. When the sweet boy showed off his body on social media, Jimo reported the post 15.4kReads8.9Score2.6kShelves
16. 566 潜 Undercover in the Shadows 潜伏暗渡 Forget War and Risk Perishing 007忘战必危007Historical300k WordsCompleted Yu Zecheng is coerced by Wu and trapped in an isolated stronghold under the shadow of the White Terror. Wan∽ sheds her timid facade and legally enters the island as a manager for Hong Kong’s Mu family, making a perilous contact with Yu Zecheng. Acting on orders, they pose as husband and wife to carry out their undercover mission. In Taipei, surrounded by secret agents and caught in factional strife, the pair use the bustle of everyday life as cover to pass on intelligence in secret. From awkward 6Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 567 规 Rule Horror: All of You, Turn into Birds 规则怪谈：你们都给我变鸟 I Eat Crayfish我吃小龙虾Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted [No heroine + mystery-solving + brains over brawn + interstellar + livestreaming + national destiny + power fantasy] Rules-based horror descends upon Earth. Those selected are sent into a bizarre world to face challenges on behalf of their respective countries. While every other contestant fights for their country, one gentle young man says his wish is for everyone to get along peacefully. Everyone: "Peaceful my ass! Do you think this is kindergarten?" Then they watch as this mild-mannered young 13.7kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
18. 568 刑 Major Crime Investigation Files 刑侦大案录 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery3.8M WordsCompleted 6.7kReads6.8Score416Shelves

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    Crime investigation, mystery, and suspense novels, episodic crime-solving, super engaging, don't miss it!

19. 569 女 The Empress's Extremely Corrupt Chief Grand Secretary 女帝的巨贪首辅 Beckda of the Cloth Shop布庄的贝克达Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Jiang Chen transmigrates to a parallel Great Zhou, founded in another world by Emperor Mu, and becomes a vice minister in the Ministry of Personnel. But just as his predecessor's corruption and bribery are exposed, Jiang Chen discovers that the emperor is a woman. Facing certain death, he has no choice but to cover his past mistakes with great deeds. Putting down the rebellion of the hundred southwestern tribes is Jiang Chen's only chance to establish himself in the court of this otherworldly dy 136Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    This book is truly amazing.

20. 570 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.3kReads8.7Score128Shelves
21. 571 御 Beast Taming: In the Urban Legend Dungeon, I'm the Lazy King from the Start 御兽：怪谈副本，开局我是懒大王 Chaos Without a Thought混沌无念Anime Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted [Rules-based horror + beast taming + comedy + System + no romance] The protagonist isn't a bleeding heart! (This isn't traditional beast taming or a national-fate rules horror story, so feel free to dive in.) After waking from a night's sleep, Lin Yu found himself transmigrated into a parallel world where people mainly made contracts with the supernatural. He was also a soon-to-be senior in high school, training to become a supernatural beast tamer?! "All I did was stay up late watching Blue Fox 10.8kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
22. 572 刑 The Forensic Detective Who Can See the Dead's Lingering Souls 刑侦神探之我能看到死者残魂 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery440k WordsCompleted Crime investigation, deduction, suspense, case-solving, and supernatural fiction. This is a collection of standalone cases, focused entirely on solving crimes, with plenty of cases! Bloody slaughter at a wedding, a Five Elements and yin-yang massacre, ghostly murders at an academy, a terrifying nursery rhyme, a death letter written in blood, a prison in the Eighteenth Layer of Hell, a sacrificial altar... Join Lu Junchen, captain of the criminal investigation squad, and his team as they solve on 7Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 573 别 Others Struggle Through the Apocalypse, but I'm Invincible 别人过末世，我无敌 The Whole Family's Hope全家的希望Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.7M WordsCompleted [Decisive and ruthless + no saintly heroine + plenty of beautiful women + cold and merciless] Stocking up on supplies when the apocalypse hits? No way. I have an unlimited supply of everything. One biscuit makes the campus belle of old bow her proud head; one loaf of bread makes a once-famous star bend the knee. The world's ended. Who's got time for romance, bro? 56.6kReads8.3Score3.9kShelves

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    Fierce!!!!!!

24. 574 民 The Senses Detective: Strange Cases of the Republic Era 民国奇案之触感神探 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery218k WordsCompleted A Republican-era crime and mystery novel about criminal investigations and solving cases. Each story arc is devoted entirely to cracking a case, and there are plenty of cases to enjoy. Five Elements killings, punishments from the Eighteen Levels of Hell, a deadly blank death letter, a serial assault and murder case involving young women, a ghostly killing spree at an academy, a blood-red altar... It’s all in The Touch Detective: Republican-Era Strange Cases. Join Chief Chen Fengyun as he uses hi 33Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 575 沈 The Case Files of Shen Rufeng 沈如风探案录 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery408k WordsCompleted There's only one truth. Follow Shen Rufeng and his colleagues as they piece together the clues and solve each case. The stories are mainly standalone cases. This is a new book by a new author, so please show your support. 1.5kReads—Score102Shelves
26. 576 开 From the Start, My Sword Falls in the South Sea as I Scheme for the Nine Provinces 开局剑落南海，我布局天下九洲 The Moon Was Still There Back Then当时明月犹在Male-Channel Fanfiction2.9M WordsOngoing Three million characters and counting, with plenty to binge. The strongest contender in this niche across the entire web. Not a nanny story + original plot + settling arguments with reason + settling arguments with a sword A slow burn, but the writing speaks for itself. With a flask of wine at his waist and a sword on his back, a young man heads north, wanting to see a world and the hearts within it that are neither wholly good nor wholly evil. I, Ning Yuan, have a dream: of righteousness, of th 7.8kReads8.8Score507Shelves
27. 577 佣 The World of Mercenaries (Complete Five-Volume Edition) 佣兵天下（全五册） Master Can't Say说不得大师Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted One of the ten greatest fantasy works of the past twenty years of online literature! The complete 2.4-million-word commemorative edition! Mercenaries, magic, famed generals, dragons, gods… Does history make heroes, or do heroes make history? Beginning in the year 200 of the Red Moon calendar, the first year of the Magic Era, on this fantastical continent of magic and knights, Amy Haber started out as a lowly mercenary and went on to write a sweeping, epic legend! Mercenaries, magic, famed genera 26kReads9.5Score3.2kShelves

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    [Please follow][Please update more frequently][Learned it] 🤤 The novel explores friendship, love, loyalty, courage, and sacrifice, showcasing the brilliance of humanity through the characters' growth and adventures. If you had to describe *Mercenary's World* in one word, it would be "wonderful." It's like a fine old wine, the more you savor it, the better it gets. The author, with his masterful pen, has crafted a fantastical tapestry of vivid characters and gripping stories. Reviews are varied; some say it's like summer ice cream, addictive from the first sip. The story features various races, including humans, dragons, gods, orcs, elves, dwarves, berserkers, and giants, each with their own beliefs, culture, and history. The conflicts between these races form the main contradictions, driving the plot forward and creating countless poignant war stories with vivid characters. The ending is filled with joy and sorrow, sacrifice, showcasing the complex emotions and fates of the characters in *Mercenary's World*. The ending is tragic. The war against the gods is a bittersweet story. Of the three male protagonists, one sacrifices himself, one goes into seclusion, and the last sadly heads to the realm of death, choosing to continue the slaughter and die alone in eternal solitude.

28. 578 玩 Playing Dirty? I'll Use My Tactics to Unite the World 玩阴的？小爷靠手段，统一天下 oneone Bao Baooneone饱饱Eastern Fantasy98k WordsOngoing “Lin Yuan, if you've got the guts, fight me one-on-one!” “I've got millions of brothers at my back. Why would I fight you alone?” “Lin Yuan, dare you compete with me in wealth?” “I give gold to beggars, and even my toilet at home is made of solid gold. How do you want to compete?” “Lin Yuan, dare you compete with me in intelligence?” “You think you're worthy of competing with me? The famous strategists of the martial world are fit to be no more than my household servants.” “…” The martia —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both of these new books are cunning and treacherous scheming novels featuring male protagonists who are intelligent, calculating, and full of tricks. They're guaranteed to be enjoyable.

29. 579 异EN City of Beasts 异兽迷城 Peng Pai彭湃Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Gao Yang was an orphan. At the age of six, he transmigrated to a parallel world and began living in a warm family of five. When he turned eighteen, Gao Yang accidentally discovered the truth about the world: this was not a parallel world at all, but a mysterious realm, and all the relatives and friends around him were terrifying Beasts! Gao Yang nearly lost his life 473.6kReads9.7Score67.7kShelves
30. 580 悍 A Bandit's Reinvention: The Boss Makes Me Film Wholesome Videos 悍匪转型：老大让我拍正能量视频 Pineapple Beans菠萝豆豆Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Outlaws + director + no System + comedy] What you’re about to read is the passionate story of a film-industry genius and six men from the bottom of society fighting to make their way up. Su Nan, a young man of unknown origins, woke from a coma only to discover that he’d been rescued by six hulking outlaws. Coerced and cajoled, he was forced to join them and become one of their own. “Su Nan, we’re outlaws! We’re getting famous way too fast! This isn’t right!” “Too late, boys. We’re already famou 943Reads8.3Score103Shelves

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    Recommended 11111

31. 581 末EN Apocalypse Underworld Emperor: After Dark, I Make the Rules 末世地下皇帝，天黑以后我说的算 Koala Loves Pigs考拉爱猪Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.2M WordsCompleted (No System, passionate, brotherhood, not an invincible protagonist, high martial arts) (Ensemble cast, every character has a distinct personality and their own moments to shine) A young man framed and imprisoned by his own boss unexpectedly gains the blood of the Demon Ancestor and awakens as a superpowered fighter, embarking on a path of revenge. The story of a group of youths from the bottom of society fighting their way up. A legend about a young man who rises to become the Underworld Emperor 63.3kReads9.4Score7.2kShelves

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    The eighth brother is crazy, the ninth brother is insane, and their IQs are also very high.

32. 582 冰 The Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoarded a Hundred Billion in Supplies 冰河末世，我囤积了百亿物资 Sea of Memories记忆的海Sci-Fi & Apocalypse7.4M WordsOngoing Doomsday + reborn + massive stockpiling + playing it safe + unlimited space + dark revenge, no saintly protagonist The world enters an ice age. The freezing apocalypse arrives, and 95% of the planet's population perishes! In his previous life, Zhang Yi was killed by people he'd helped because of his kind heart. Reborn one month before the freezing apocalypse, Zhang Yi awakens a spatial ability and begins frantically stockpiling supplies! Short on supplies? He empties the hundred-billion-yuan war 359.9kReads8.7Score17.8kShelves
33. 583 奸 The Profiteer 奸商 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Read the first 10 chapters patiently, and you'll see: in studying, daily life, work, and love, there are tricks everywhere!] There are no honest businessmen. Nine out of ten merchants will cheat you. But nine out of ten salespeople will become bosses. I'm a salesperson, and I became a boss too. I'll use my own experience to show you the tricks these unscrupulous merchants use… This book aims to teach you how to avoid scams. Imitate anything in it at your own risk. 11kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    These books are all incredibly good, the male protagonist's plotting is brilliant, and you can learn a lot from them. The satisfaction of finally understanding some of the parts is truly exhilarating.

34. 584 一 I Woke Up to Find That My Great Ming Had Only Ten Days Left? 一觉醒来，朕的大明只剩十天了？ Crumble to Pieces土崩瓦解Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Original title: I Woke Up, and My Great Ming Has Only Ten Days Left? In the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, the countdown to the fall of the Great Ming begins. (No System) While lying unconscious on the dragon throne, Zhu Youjian had a long, vivid dream. In the dream, he became a child and studied centuries in the future. He opened The History of Ming, a book filled with the humiliating end that awaited him. In the end, he became a hardened soldier, tempered by modern military training. After twe 280.2kReads9.0Score39.6kShelves

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    A highly recommended historical novel: It depicts battles against rebels, defense of the capital, conquest of the Jurchens, stabilization of the borders, suppression of the bandit leader Xian, struggles against officials and gentry, and the rectification of corruption. When natural disasters and wars, along with the barriers of officialdom, become shackles of destiny, the author uses wisdom to break free, risking his life; when the laws of survival intertwine with human weaknesses, the author uses strategy to break through the web, using the game as a chess piece. Only those who can outmaneuver fate are true heroes. In short, it chronicles the political intrigues of the court, the power struggles and intrigues, the journey through time, the legends of emperors, the regrets of dynasties, and the allure of history, showcasing the rise and fall of dynasties as the wheels of history roll ever onward.

35. 585 无 The Peerless Poison Strategist Backs the Empress 无双毒士，力挺女帝 One Glance at the Vast Sea一顾沧海Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Masterful political intrigue + empress + poetry + contrasts + lie flat + power of capital] From the start, a princess is poisoned and hunted down, but Shen Liuxiang mistakes her for the top courtesan on a pleasure boat. By day... well, by day and night, they have heart-to-heart talks. The princess sighs: “Better not to be born a woman. For a hundred years, our joys and sorrows lie in other people’s hands.” Shen Liuxiang laughs: “Come on, take a look at this book, The Legend of Wu Meiniang.” The 10.3kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves

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    This is my top recommendation. It's the pinnacle of the "poisonous man" genre. The protagonist is a pretty boy, an unparalleled scoundrel, an unmatched schemer, and an unmatched strategist. Even the Black and White Impermanence would have to endure two major battles with him. The main reason is that it's so funny, every chapter is full of jokes, and the humorous writing style makes it an exhilarating read. It's definitely worth recommending.

36. 586 最 The Strongest Heir: One Thought Topples Imperial Power! 最强世子，一念覆皇权！ Tianxian Qiyang天羡七阳Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted A new emperor ascends the throne, but he is foolish and tyrannical. Treacherous ministers seize control of the court, and the nation grows weaker by the day! Foreign enemies watch hungrily from beyond the borders, while corrupt officials harbor wolfish ambitions at home. A century-old dynasty is on the brink of ruin! Who can turn the tide? A strange assassination leads the world to believe that the powerful heir apparent has been killed. Then the arrival of a princess from a fallen kingdom bring 1.1kReads7.2Score106Shelves

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    Go see for yourself; saying more is pointless. Don't assume it's bad just because it's a new book.

37. 587 我EN I Only Wanted to Destroy My Sect, So How Did I Defy Heaven and Become a God? 我只想毁灭宗门，咋逆天成神了 Moonlit Night明月夜色Eastern Fantasy7.6M WordsOngoing Reborn into the number one sect under heaven: it should have been a perfect start. But Chu Xinghe discovered that his cultivation path was a little unusual. Could he become invincible under heaven just by destroying his own sect? Building the number one sect under heaven wasn’t easy, but surely destroying it wouldn’t be hard? Chu Xinghe soon discovered that it really wasn’t easy. He racked his brains trying to bring down his own sect, but why did every attempt only make it stronger? Countless ye 79.7kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves

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    People believe the protagonist is a cunning schemer with a group of henchmen, but the reality is quite the opposite.

38. 588 和 He Shen in the City 和珅在都市 Xu Muyu徐牧渔Urban2.5M WordsCompleted On February 22, 1799, Heshen received a white silk cord from the Jiaqing Emperor and met his end. Somehow, he found himself in the future, in 1983. As an ancient man in a modern city, how will he make his way in the world? 28.8kReads9.3Score4kShelves

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    Emperor Qianlong's favorite minister, Heshen, wakes up to find himself transported from the imperial palace to a 1983 alleyway! Dressed in a long gown and official hat, he's completely bewildered by bicycles and televisions, even mistaking grain coupons for silver notes with surprising skill 😂. But who is this Heshen? A master of political intrigue and cunning, he thrives amidst the tide of reform and opening up! He starts as a street vendor selling antiques and dealing in rare items, using his keen observation skills to rise from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman. Watch him navigate the modern business world with the wisdom of ancient officialdom, outwitting his neighbors – the laughs are non-stop! The period setting is authentic, the plot is both entertaining and hilarious, and Heshen's unexpected charm is simply irresistible! If you enjoy time-travel and period fiction, head over to Tomato Books – you'll laugh until you cry! 😆

39. 589 进 After My Promotion, I Back the Han University Gang and Crack Down on the Sha Family Gang 进步后，力捧汉大帮，打压沙家帮 Old Dreams of Linchuan临川旧梦Male-Channel Fanfiction334k WordsOngoing [In the Name of the People + Gao Yuliang + The Knockout + Ice Breaking Action] He transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes the third-highest-ranking official in Handong, Gao Yuliang! He awakens a System! Complete missions to earn System rewards. [Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the ability: Overwhelming Presence!] At a certain conference: Gao Yuliang argues with brilliant sophistry. Gao Yuliang: “I became an official to serve the people, and you, Sha Ruijin, clean out latrine 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    History buffs rejoice! These two novels will take you on a journey through time, offering a unique and thrilling experience. In the first novel, you'll witness a mind-blowing story: Liu Shan (A Dou) unexpectedly finds himself connected to Emperor Jianwen. Was it a soul swap, or is there more to the story? The sparks that fly between them across different eras will be absolutely unbelievable. The other novel is equally captivating, weaving the Three Kingdoms period with the lives of Liu Bang and Liu Bei, creating a suspenseful and intriguing narrative. Don't pretend you don't know what's going on; follow the protagonist's perspective to uncover the truth of history and reveal the secrets hidden behind layers of mystery. The thrilling battle scenes, complex character relationships, and imaginative plot twists will surely satisfy all your expectations for historical novels. Embark on this exhilarating historical adventure!

40. 590 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27.3kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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    Rebirth/Apocalypse novels can be written like this! The protagonist uses his brains to solve the crisis, the brothers work together and are all intelligent, the foreshadowing is well-placed, and the plot twists one after another. The plot is tight and unconventional, the character portrayals are incredibly realistic, and it gets more and more addictive the more you read.

41. 591 我 I Said There Were No Gods Tonight, So the Gods Fell 我说今夜无神，于是众神陨落 Ji Nanyi季南一Urban415k WordsCompleted [The print edition, titled A Godless Night, is available to search for on all platforms. The comic adaptation is now online.] [Plot-driven + infinite-flow + mild horror + countless twists] Yan Huang had a terminal illness. He didn't want to die, so he became a player in Instance. The System's evaluation of him read: [Player Yan Huang practices what he preaches and has impeccable morals. Congratulations, you have awakened the talent: Deceiver.] [Deceiver: Each lie you tell has a fifty percent cha 31.9kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves

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    You absolutely must watch this! I've watched it multiple times on several accounts, it's truly excellent, a perfect score, undisputedly perfect. It's hard to believe that Tomato (the author) could produce something of this caliber, it's astonishing! The physical book is also superb.

42. 592 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.4kReads8.7Score284Shelves
43. 593 神 The Disciple's Game 神徒游戏 Hu Qiuqiu胡球球Mystery3.4M WordsOngoing The entire world is plunged into a terrifying death game, with 8 billion people taking part! A global battle royale for survival has begun! Only 12 of the 8 billion will survive! The survival rate is less than 0.00000000015%! Hospitals, schools, prisons... Any location anywhere in the world could become a death-game arena! Terrifying ghosts and monsters take part in the game alongside humanity! [Welcome to the Disciple Game] [Light horror + mind games + games + infinite-world adventure] (This no 74.7kReads8.3Score6.7kShelves

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    Welcome to the game "Shen Tu" (神途), I have become a god.

44. 594 我 I Have a Date with the Emperor of the Ages 我与千古一帝有约 Eastern Red Casanova东方红情圣Historical162k WordsCompleted I Made a Pact with an Emperor for the Ages is a thrilling, imaginative transmigration novel. The protagonist, Qian Wanneng, accidentally travels through a tunnel in time and arrives in the mysterious, ancient era of the Qin dynasty. Faced with an unfamiliar world and unknown challenges, he isn't consumed by fear. Instead, he quickly adapts and finds his place in this new world through extraordinary intelligence and courage. Across the vast lands of the Qin dynasty, Qian Wanneng displays an aston 22Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 595 从 The Man Who Walked Out of the Heavenly Prison 从天牢走出来的男人 Rogue Lao Wang流氓老王Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Chu Ye, heir to the Chu family, is the number one wastrel in the Great Zhou Dynasty, with countless heinous crimes to his name. In just four years, he was thrown into the imperial prison eleven times, yet walked out unscathed every time. The reason was his grandfather, the fearsome Northern Frontier Prince, who commanded a million troops. But this time, Chu Ye crossed the emperor’s bottom line. Imprisoned for the twelfth time, he was exiled to the perilous Abyssal Reach. Countless factions and i 11.1kReads8.9Score883Shelves

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    On the surface: A useless prince indulging in wine and women. In reality: Twelve immortal corpses are buried under his study; the brothel is his intelligence headquarters (all the courtesans are demon kings); the dice in the gambling den are made from the skulls of saints.

46. 596 开 One Brain to Scheme for the World from the Start 开局一个脑子谋划天下 Mature Feiyangyang成熟的沸羊羊Historical219k WordsCompleted [I’m terrible at coming up with titles (இдஇ; )] [Studying the Thirty-Six Stratagems as I write] [Schemes] Wang was sentenced to five years in prison for phone scams. He was caught after escaping prison and committing murder and robbery. But after being executed, he transmigrated. Even during his transmigration, he was struck by five bolts of thunder. After transmigrating, the protagonist reflects on his mistakes, repents, and vows to become a good person. As he stabs the person beside him, he sa 116Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 597 女 A Female SWAT Officer Transmigrates to Ancient Times with Four Adorable Kids and Turns Everything Upside Down 女特警穿越，带四只萌娃炸翻古代 Qing Yan7青妍7Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Adorable kids + spirit pets + revenge on scumbags + weapons arsenal + battles on the field] A single female special police officer transmigrates. She thought her husband was just a street thug with a handsome face. She never expected him to have studied under Nan Xiang and possess extraordinary talent and wisdom. Together, the powerful pair outsmart their awful relatives. Their four children each have their own strengths, and every one of them is precious to their parents. The female officer co 4.3kReads9.3Score797Shelves

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    The book I'm currently reading has a male protagonist who's "black sesame filling" (meaning he's kind of cunning and straightforward). It's a short, everyday story, and although the plot isn't very tense, it contains profound truths.

48. 598 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 1MReads9.9Score162.2kShelves

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    Appearance: A good-for-nothing prince addicted to alcohol and sex. Reality: Twelve immortal corpses are buried under the study. The brothel is the intelligence headquarters (the courtesans are all demon kings). The dice in the gambling house are polished with the skulls of saints.

49. 599 全 Global Lord: Am I the Only One with a Fallen Empire? 全民领主：唯独我是堕落帝国？ World-Destroying Emperor灭世大帝Urban1.1M WordsCompleted This is a cruel age. When the War Game descended, it decreed that every race across countless planes must become a game lord upon reaching adulthood and join the meat grinder of the war between races. Yet Gao Qiang stares at the type of territory he’s been given, lost in thought. [Fallen Empire] [This empire stood at the pinnacle long before any known nation. They once possessed everything. They once knew everything. Until they grew tired of it all, becoming lazy and decadent. But! They are powe 30.5kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
50. 600 废 I Pretended to Be Useless for Ten Years and Fooled Everyone 废物十年，我骗过所有人 Bai Yunxingyan白云兴言Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong male and female leads + no harem + fantasy + not a wish-fulfillment story] A mysterious organization called the Eight Divisions of the World lurks in the shadows. Its eight leaders suppress the Demon Abyss and shape the fate of the world. What people don't know is that the true founder of the Eight Divisions is currently sleeping off a hangover at the Flower Shadow House under the name of one of the Four Scoundrels of Shengjing. On the very day he is to break off his engagement, he is gr 7.4kReads6.3Score438Shelves

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    See? I guarantee it'll be great!

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