No Power Fantasies or Mindless Stories: Something Substantial and Not Cringey 不要爽文，不要无脑文，有深度，不尬

1. 201 贝 The Cultivation Legend of Beigege 贝格格修仙传 Little Bug of the Nine Netherworlds九幽小虫Ancient Romance128k WordsCompleted Zhao Xiaobei, a student at Xichuan Middle School, floated a lantern on Lotus Lake and wished she could transmigrate to ancient times. To her astonishment, she transmigrated to the Song Dynasty and became the daughter of Prince Teng. Thanks to her modern-day intelligence, she won the emperor’s favor and was bestowed the title of Princess Beigege. Zhao Xiaobei then overcame one challenge after another, survived many brushes with death, and gained a great opportunity that made her a cultivator. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The novel *Beigege's Immortal Cultivation Chronicles* tells the story of a student from Henan who, while releasing lanterns at the Danjiangkou Reservoir, unexpectedly travels back to ancient times. After overcoming numerous hardships, he finally returns to the modern world, only to find his father in trouble in a parallel universe. The group then travels to this parallel universe to rescue him… Please click to view the details. Thank you for your support!

2. 202 麻 The Muggle Esper Squad 麻瓜御能团 Ruixiang芮香Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted Noble heirs with brains and looks, gifted elites locked in a battle of wits. Alongside the thrilling competitions, there are plenty of funny everyday moments. Beneath the twists and turns of the plot lie reflections on life. At times it's gripping, at others laugh-out-loud funny. A knowing smile will leave you with something to ponder. Ensemble cast + youthful passion + coming of age Lighthearted + no angst + a touch of romance Four main characters: two men and two women Wild imagination + no S 123Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Four young people entered a unique academy. This academy enrolled 80 students each year, but only a handful graduated. The academy had four classes: Speech, Sensation, Action, and Knowledge. On the first day, each student underwent a system test, and their scores determined their placement in a corresponding class. The four young people possessed different talents, ultimately resulting in them being assigned to four different classes.

3. 203 吸 The Vampire Throne 吸血鬼王座 Love in Jiangnan, Named Cherished Rain爱在江南名唤惜雨Urban515k WordsCompleted [All Elemental Paths! Ensemble Cast! No Braindead Characters, No System, No Invincibility. Unconventional, Youthful, Passionate Growth!] Set in an imagined Tianyuan, told across time and space, with shifting perspectives. A fusion of Chinese fantasy and Western vampires. The journey of growth begins at an academy, where open strategies and hidden schemes abound. Prologue: The goddess Zhou Qingyi sought to rebuild order atop the ruins, only to be forever suppressed beneath the Flame Abyss. The va 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Why be afraid of having a female lead? In this book, the female lead is the female lead, not anyone's appendage. In their own lives, they (or we) are the only protagonists of their own lives!

4. 204 我EN The Monsters I Created! 我创造的怪物！ No One in the World Will Ever Meet Me Again世人千万再难遇我Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Behind the Scenes + Ensemble Cast + Cosmic Horror + No System + No Romance] Also known as: Dark Revelation Gods and demons, dragons, and the apocalypse were once fairy tales. The mysteries of this world have faded from sight, yet someone has brought those long-lost things back into the public eye. And every clue, every lead, points to a man named Chen Ye. “Friends, would you cast off this flesh and join us in embracing evolution?” Extended blurb: Sequence 001: The Mimic Sequence 002: The Deep O 66.7kReads9.2Score6.2kShelves
5. 205 狩 Demon Hunt: A Hunter's Memoir 狩魔手记 Misty Rain Jiangnan烟雨江南Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.2M WordsCompleted After the nuclear war, slaughter began to spread across the entire world. The order of human society completely collapsed, and the law of the jungle became the foremost rule. Once desire was freed from its restraints, there was no road forward, only a choice to turn left or right. Hell lay to the left, and hell lay to the right. 3.4kReads9.2Score643Shelves

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   This one is truly different! The protagonist survives in the game of gods by using deception, his teammates are all highly intelligent, the plot twists and turns constantly, and it even has a touch of the bizarre and mysterious, making it a very enjoyable read.

6. 206 我 I Save Another World in My Own Novel 我在我的小说里拯救异界 Together Until Our Hair Turns White, Waiting for Flowers to Bloom白首不离待花开Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted The author simply wants to write a book, to bring the world and the light in their heart to life! Synopsis: The conflicts and eventual unification of seven worlds governed by independent yet interconnected laws: the worlds of humans, demons, spirits, the underworld, devils, heaven, and the void. A story about growth, bonds, and remaking the rules. (Dear readers, bring your sharp minds! A slow-burn, satisfying read: no brainless antics, no harem, no womanizing protagonist, and plenty of life’s ph 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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   As per your instructions, I have selected books for you! Your first new book is already finished! A slow-burn, exciting read! Your second new book has just started, lighthearted and humorous! A wonderful world, interesting stories, and an indomitable spirit! Not mindless, not idiotic! Deep and meaningful! Super exciting, guaranteed to be a great read!

7. 207 仙 Immortal Martial Ming: From the Start, I Became a Ghost-Cultivating Brocade Guard 仙武大明，开局成为鬼修锦衣卫 Gray and White Rain灰白雨Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing “Have you ever heard the story of the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts?” The Brocade Guards walked openly by day, while Yin soldiers commandeered the roads. During the Yongle era, whenever you walked along the streets of the capital, someone would always ask you that question. Ninety-nine vicious ghosts, tens of thousands of ghost spirits. The figure leading them represented a legend. A legend about the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts. “After that, there were no more ghosts in the Great Ming.” 52.2kReads9.2Score4.3kShelves
8. 208 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

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   I stayed up all night to finish this post-apocalyptic novel! It's unconventional, has no system, and the descriptions of human nature are so realistic. The more I read, the more addictive it became; I couldn't stop reading from chapter 20 onwards.

9. 209 瑰 A Geisha’s Dream 瑰夏之梦 Black and White Images黑白画映Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted One midsummer day in my second year of high school, I glimpsed Xiao Ruohua at the library, bent over her books by the window. She became the Guixia rose I kept hidden in my heart. For twelve long years, I watched her from afar. I saw her shine as she sang onstage and dazzle everyone in debate competitions. I also saw her hide beneath the protection of the Chu family, suppress all her talents, and become an obedient, almost invisible stepdaughter. I watched in silence and quietly made my way towa 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Three romantic storylines, three solutions to the same problem. Xiao Ruohua once argued in a debate, "Love rationally, and never lose yourself in love"—this statement later became the turning point of the entire book: Su Youli and Xiao Ruohua: They adhered to the same principle—not to be dependent or a burden. He didn't get close because he was afraid she would have an even harder time in the Chu family; she refused because she was afraid of becoming "Chu Yanhua" again. In the end, they were able to come together not because one convinced the other, but because the obstacles on both sides disappeared simultaneously. Chu Yanzhi: A sober fall in love. Every time he fell in love, it was accompanied by precise self-discipline. The sentence "I hope you don't get too involved" was said to her, but also to himself. Before the engagement banquet in Chapter 48, he silently told himself in the shadows, "A temporary attraction at first sight, it will pass"—this was the last seal he placed on himself. Chu Yanqing and Jin Yu: From "True love can overcome everything" to "I must first be qualified not to be manipulated." She went abroad, gave birth to a daughter, and registered the "YUE" studio. The most poignant aspect of this storyline is that she didn't find salvation; she grew into someone capable of protecting another. The scene where Yu Jiajia rejects Chu Yanzhi contains the most sobering line in the entire book: "Unrequited love is just wishful thinking. But after tasting the sweetness of that wishful thinking, losing it—that's an unforgettable pain. I don't want that kind of pain." This line provides a dignified ending for all those who "seek but cannot obtain." This book doesn't dwell on the glitz and glamour of wealthy families. There's a time for gathering, and a time for parting. Everything has its destination; only with the warmth of spring next year, the warmth of human life, and the promise of a better future year after year.

10. 210 仙 Above the Immortals 仙人之上 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Urban1.5M WordsCompleted (No harem, no formulaic plot, no invincible protagonist, no System, no brainless characters, and no wish-fulfillment. Read at your own discretion.) The ancient Immortal Court had crumbled into ruins, and the immortals of old had fallen into slumber. The world changed with every passing day, and seas became fields. All that remained of ancient times existed only in myths. Thousands of years later, the ruins of the Immortal Court once more rose above the nine heavens, and the sleeping immortals be 61.7kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves
11. 211 机 Tales of the Mechanical Unknown 机械异闻录 Seven Chills Return to the Stars七寒归星Urban272k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Cards + No System + Leveling] A thunderous boom on the national highway, and a big truck makes its dazzling entrance! Ye Ming, who was strolling along the road, gets sent to another world by the truck’s overwhelming force. In this world, everyone can wield a weapon engraved upon their soul. The gods, too, have bestowed their blessings upon this realm. As a transmigrator, what will become of Ye Ming here...? At least he has the identity of a transmigrator. Maybe he can follow in 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please give me some advice, please help the child! 🥺🥺

12. 212 我 I Don’t Have a System, but I Do Have a Hammer 我没有系统，但我有榔头 Geng Xiaoyue耿小越Urban4.7M WordsOngoing Fifteen years ago, the “God of Gambling System” abandoned me. Along with it went my luck, gambling skills, wealth, women... and every memory my family and friends had of me! As if the whole world had cast me aside, I angrily grabbed everything I owned, rushed into a hardware store, and spent 38 yuan on a hammer. From that day on, I decided I would kill every System with nothing but my mortal body! (Author’s note: No transmigration, no System, no cheats, no female lead, no brothers, no faction, n 393Reads9.0Score—Shelves
13. 213 时 The Unending Cycle: Twenty-Four Solar Term Dungeons 时序未央：二十四节气副本 He Zao禾灶Ancient Romance220k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Mystery] [Chinese-Inspired Fantasy] [Nontraditional Infinite Flow] A college student majoring in Chinese had just been revising a PowerPoint presentation at school when, in the blink of an eye, she was pulled into the Chosen of the Solar Terms’ deadly tea game. The buffs and debuffs from the five cups of tea vary from person to person. Some people glow, others burn, and one lucky soul even coughs up blood. Do the Five Elements really have to make their interactions so obvious? To ea 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please check out this book, a group portrait puzzle-solving infinite flow novel based on folk customs~

14. 214 末 Survival in the Apocalypse: The Path to Evolution Begins 末世求生、进化之路开启 Words for Tomorrow明天的话Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.3M WordsCompleted No System, Apocalypse, biological disaster, zombies, survival, darkness, human nature. A sudden virus sweeps across the world, shattering the peace of the old days. Zombies run rampant, an ice age descends, and survivors struggle to stay alive... Creatures mutate and revert to their ancestral forms. Ninety percent of humanity is wiped out, bringing the world to the brink of extinction. Build settlements, explore evolution, gather resources... See how the protagonist faces the Apocalypse, becomes 6.4kReads7.9Score450Shelves
15. 215 留 May the Blessings Endure: From the Start, I Become Fan Xian’s Disciple 留余庆：开局成了范闲的徒弟 Lu Dongyu, Hot and Cold忽冷忽热的陆冬雨Female-Channel Fanfiction464k WordsOngoing Modern-day corporate drone Jiang Xue transmigrates and suddenly realizes: A job is a job, wherever you do it. Why not fight for an empire instead? She refuses to be a pampered young lady. She studies under Fan Xian and trains in the Thirteen Forms of the Clear Breeze until she reaches the peak of the ninth rank. The throne of empress falls to her, but to her, the imperial palace is simply another arena. Its walls cannot confine her vision, and the phoenix crown cannot bend her pride. Trouble br 156Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is a fanfiction of Joy of Life, closely following the original novel. The female lead is hardworking, resilient, and has a strong personality, excelling in both her martial arts and career.

16. 216 榆 Elm Immortal 榆仙 Situ Qingchen司徒清尘Eastern Fantasy5.3M WordsCompleted The new book, “The Age of Demons: Cultivating the Unorthodox Path to Immortality, Starting with the Livestock-Creation Method,” is now available. [No System, no harem, traditional xianxia, decisive and ruthless, mortal cultivation.] Cultivation is about questioning your own heart. Yu Xian, an orphan from Dayushu Village, formed a bond with a great elm tree. Before dying, the Elm Tree Matriarch opened his spiritual root, and from then on he embarked on the path of cultivation. Using the elm’s spi 159.5kReads9.1Score18.5kShelves
17. 217 白 I Am Filthy as Snow, and You Are Pure as Dust 白雪般污秽的我，尘埃般圣洁的你 Meisalina梅萨丽娜Eastern Fantasy159k WordsOngoing There are two kinds of people in this world. The first are ordinary folk, whose only purpose is to reproduce their own kind. Beyond that, they’re utterly useless. The second are heroes, whose very existence is destined to change the world. A young man transmigrates to another world and becomes a girl named Al Lucino. In this cruel new world, she refuses to spend her life as a nobody. Driven by ambition and fate, she reaches for forbidden power. To become a hero, she won’t hesitate to sacrifice e 20Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    It's very beautiful.

18. 218 我 I'm Not a Corporate Drone 我不是牛马 Liangquan Chess Matchmaker梁泉棋媒Urban230k WordsOngoing Called a beast of burden for half a lifetime, spending the rest proving he is human: a gritty tale of poverty, class struggle, and the original kindness of the human heart, with a satisfying rise from the bottom. Life is hard for everyone, and we've all been forced to toil like beasts of burden at some point. But never forget: we were born human, not livestock. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is pretty good.

19. 219 一 Everything Is in the Cards 一切尽在卡牌中 Beneath the Windswept Moon肆风月下Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted [A blend of cards and cultivation, spiritual qi revival, futuristic sci-fi, interstellar transmigration, intertwined civilizations, and a power behind the scenes] When Earth's civilization falls and humanity is ruled by an alien civilization, people are divided by their aptitude into upper citizens, citizens, and lower citizens. Xie Rulong is an ordinary crystal card master from the lower district. By chance, he discovers that the spiritual power he awakened ten years ago allows him to travel to 4.7kReads8.8Score565Shelves
20. 220 民 Folklore Horror: Survival Begins in the Canteen 民俗诡丧：从食堂求生开始 Lying Down and Watching卧观Mystery301k WordsCompleted Li Ji: You’re telling me I just went out to buy a meal, and then the zombie apocalypse broke out? And now there are horrors and dungeons, too?! Fine, fine, let’s use the horrors to kill the zombies??? Author, you’ve really done it!!! 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are good.

21. 221 阿 A Bao’s Adventures 阿宝历险记 De Ran Wen Yi德然文一Urban207k WordsCompleted Abao, a newcomer to the world, sets off with his loyal dog, Sheng Dou Shi, through a series of mountains as lovely as a paradise on earth. Together they embark on a wondrous, mysterious, and sacred journey beyond time and space… 64Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 222 妄 Beneath the Arrogant God 妄神之下 Lying Down and Watching卧观Eastern Fantasy314k WordsCompleted Gods? I am the god. Beneath the Delusion God, all is illusion. No demon or deity can withstand a wave of my hand. I will slaughter every wicked god in this world. Only I, the Delusion God, shall rule all under heaven. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 223 争 Fight for the Heavens 争天 Mysterious Big Eater神秘大吃家Eastern Fantasy607k WordsOngoing [Passion and high stakes, an expansive world, intelligent storytelling, a new cultivation system, and a deeply layered plot] The order of Heaven and Earth is shattered, the Six Paths collapse, dark clouds blot out the sun, and evil spirits engulf the skies! But where did these demons come from? And what brought this calamity upon the world? What earth-shaking secret lies behind the spreading fog? A lone young man stands tall. All he sees is the suffering of the people, and every path he takes le 3kReads6.8Score111Shelves

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    It's an excellent novel; the imagery is vivid, and you're drawn into it without even realizing it.

24. 224 通 Godspeaker: One Slash Cleaves the Firmament 通神者：一斩苍穹 Turbid Road, Flying Clouds浊路飞云Eastern Fantasy223k WordsOngoing The whole novel has been revised. The deletion countdown is underway… The platform favors those who make a name for themselves, While new writers toil away, exhausting themselves. Tens of thousands of words earn so little, So much hard work is lost to the dust. When he takes up the Demon Ancestor's God-Burying Blade and commands the forbidden power of chaos across the heavens This decaying world, ruled jointly by gods and ghosts and steeped in deception for all eternity, Watch as I cleave it ope 95Reads—Score114Shelves

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    New book, traditional fantasy, no system, no harem, decisive and ruthless, intelligent protagonist, thrilling underdog story 😠😠😠😠😠

25. 225 神 The Land Where Gods Speak 神说之地 Ge Yan阁言Mystery94k WordsOngoing Death game + mystery + puzzle-solving + supernatural powers + mind games + ensemble cast + high-octane action Fast-paced and plot-driven, the kind of story where you can never guess what the next chapter will bring. When Dongfang Yao wakes up, he finds himself trapped in a strange room. To get out, he has to solve a puzzle game. He never expected his very first room to be a destruction-level game that puts life and death in the balance... Only after he clears the game and makes it out does he re 136Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good read is one that uses brains and provides a satisfying experience.

26. 226 万 Everything Goes Right, Ltd. 万事皆成有限公司 Dong Jin Qianqiu of Qixi Palace七夕宫的东金千秋Urban288k WordsOngoing This is a modern-day episodic novel, with a colorful cast of stories! Welcome to All Things Accomplished Co., Ltd. In a world where trust is the hardest currency, as long as you wish with all your heart, we can make your dreams come true, provided your heart is “sincere.” 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Episodic novels, novel, diverse, and profound, with decent writing, are as enjoyable as watching anime.

27. 227 刺 The Assassin Big Sister Is Back, and the Capital Is in for a Shake-Up 刺客姐姐回来了，京城要变天 Lotus Seeds and Longan莲子桂圆Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + satisfying revenge + political intrigue + wuxia style + humor + very little romance + memorable male supporting characters] From the moment she was born, Lü Shangen, the second branch’s young lady in the Hanlin Academy residence, was regarded by her grandmother as an ill omen. When she was just over a year old, she was sent far away. The servants responsible for raising her were greedy to the core. They pocketed the money meant for her upkeep, let their own daughter take Lü 7.8kReads8.9Score913Shelves

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    Give this book a try. It's not highly rated, but it's a small gem among smaller ones. It's a niche assassin story with a smart and capable female lead. It's a fast-paced, action-packed read, half court and half martial arts world. There's no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes, and no naive plot points. The story is fast-paced and engaging, with all the characters being intelligent and humorous. It's the kind of book that gets better with each reading, making you want to read it all the way through.

28. 228 我 I’m the System, and My Host Is a Husky 我是系统，我的宿主是条二哈 Together Until Our Hair Turns White, Waiting for Flowers to Bloom白首不离待花开Eastern Fantasy186k WordsCompleted When other people transmigrate, they either become the protagonist and rule the world, or become a powerful big shot and stir up trouble. Even at worst, they can be a good-for-nothing who shouts, “Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river!” before showing off and getting revenge. And me? I became a System. A virtual one, with no body, that can only blabber away. I could put up with that. But! The System’s rules forcibly bound me to a Host: A dog. A purebred husky that wrecks 3Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 孤 A Lowly Maid's Journey Through Time and Space 孤婢的逆时空 Qingdai Zhuru青黛竹茹Modern Romance696k WordsOngoing "Past and present worlds connected + Golden finger + Getting rich through business + Opening a school in the modern world to enroll students from ancient times + Sweet romance" A martial-arts-trained maid from ancient times is fiercely loyal to her mistress, but her mistress grows suspicious of her and orders her hunted down. While fleeing, the maid accidentally transmigrates to the modern world, where she meets the son of an antiques dealer. From then on, she uses the space and System she gaine 378Reads8.3Score103Shelves

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    The whole story is intellectually stimulating; the female protagonist travels between two worlds, making a fortune along the way. It's not angsty or awkward. 😄😎😎

30. 230 末 Doomsday: The Road to Ruin 末日绝途 Mayfly Spring and Autumn蜉蝣春秋Sci-Fi & Apocalypse4.5M WordsOngoing Blue rain began to fall from the sky. Unknown monsters suddenly descended upon this world. Human society collapsed in an instant. No cheats, no protagonist's halo, no spiritual qi revival! Every step we take leads us closer to despair! To those who died at the very beginning of the apocalypse, I envy you, because you never had to experience a despair more despairing than death. My name is Chen Ge. I will witness the coming of the apocalypse. 60.6kReads8.9Score4kShelves

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    It's very good, you should check it out.

31. 231 穿 Transmigrate into a Book Set in the 1970s: Even a Slacker Has to Hustle 穿书七零，咸鱼也得卷起来 Hawthorn Syrup山楂糖水Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted Yun Shu transmigrated into a book, becoming a supporting character in a period novel. She didn't need to be sent to the countryside because she was already there. She didn't need to deal with horrible people because she was one of them. She didn't want to go back to school, but had to hide there to stay alive. She didn't want marriage to change her fate, yet rumors about her never stopped. She didn't want to attract attention, but kept getting thrust into the spotlight... She thought she had alw 3.1kReads8.9Score219Shelves

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    A naive and innocent girl transmigrates into the body of a terrible supporting female character. Without a spatial ability or system, and with virtually no emotional intelligence, she struggles immensely in the early stages, finding every little thing a complete disaster, which she perceives as utterly chaotic and infuriating. Read on patiently; many seasoned readers will enjoy it.

32. 232 精 The Esper in the Psychiatric Ward 精神病区的异能者 Little White Senior小小的白前辈Urban248k WordsOngoing Human thought gave birth to the gods. And when humanity began to contradict itself, fighting for peace, excluding others for self-preservation, and lying for the sake of truth, the gods went mad. Corrupted gods twisted humans into monsters, and the end of civilization began its countdown. Countries formed organizations of superpowered individuals to secretly fight this silent war. And I am the only one who can see the source of the corruption. But I live in a psychiatric hospital. My medical f 3Reads7.1Score101Shelves

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    I don't want to write formulaic stories, I don't want to follow templates. I just want to express my inner thoughts. I want to write about humanity and divinity, I want to write about the birth and corruption of gods. Human thought gave birth to gods. But when humanity began to contradict itself—fighting for peace, xenophobic for self-preservation, lying for the sake of truth—the gods went mad. Corrupted gods twisted humanity into monsters, and the end of civilization was counting down. Nations formed supernatural organizations, secretly fighting this war without gunpowder. And I am the only one who can see the source of corruption. But I live in a mental hospital. My medical record says: severe paranoia, accompanied by violent tendencies. My fellow patients call me crazy, my doctor says I'm beyond help. They don't know that last night I just dismantled a monster that tried to devour an entire floor with my bare hands. They also don't know that the patient they laugh at was once a member of the gods.

33. 233 倾 The Fallen Palace 倾圮的皇宫 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted Fictional history Ji Zizhen is the third daughter of Ji Xingyuan, emperor of Wu in a war-torn age. Her mother is Empress Li, and she falls in love with Xu Lin, her father's adopted son. When Xu Lin asks to marry her, the emperor considers the matter from every angle, revokes Xu Lin's status as his adopted son, and has him take the powerful minister Xu Ru as his adoptive father. He approves the marriage and holds a grand engagement ceremony for them. Just as Ji Zizhen is immersed in the sweetness 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After reading the *Old History of the Five Dynasties*, the author was moved by the brutality of power struggles in ancient times, lamenting the vicissitudes of life and the impermanence of existence. From a female perspective, set against an alternate historical backdrop, the work depicts the social upheaval and unpredictable nature of human nature during a chaotic period, and fictionalizes the love story of a princess and prince. The work gives the female protagonist a perfect ending while also offering some sympathy to the supporting female characters, as the struggle for power and ingratiation among women was a consequence of the restrictive living conditions imposed on women in the old era.

34. 234 鼠 The Rat King Forced Me to Cultivate, and I Got Rich Across Worlds by Snagging Bargains 鼠王逼我修仙，我靠捡漏暴富万界 A Traveler in a Famine Year荒年客Urban849k WordsOngoing [Ordinary Mortal's Treasure-Hunting Cultivation] [Treasure Hunts and Mysteries] [Secret-Realm Expeditions] [Unearthing Treasures Across the Myriad Worlds] [Laid-Back Immortal Cultivation] [Secret-Realm Dungeon Adventures] [Lighthearted and Relaxed] Qin Lie: “Immortal, demon, or Buddha, I don't care. Anyone who gets in the way of my treasure hunt and path to immortality dies!” Treasure-Hunting Mouse: “Kid, you've got a big mouth!” Qin Lie: “If we can't kill them, we'll just run!” From antique s 12.6kReads8.1Score1.3kShelves

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    For those with a slow brain and unable to keep up with the author's wild imagination—a cultivation-themed version of Tomb Raider Chronicles! The daily life is written in a light and easy style, making it enjoyable, while the secret realm dungeons are thrilling and adrenaline-pumping! The perfect balance of relaxation and exhilaration will make you fall in love with this book 😂 That's how I got hooked.

35. 235 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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    This is a deep and satisfying read, a read that requires critical thinking!!! 🔥🔥🔥

36. 236 日 The Solar Eclipse Apocalypse 日蚀启示录 Liyu Kaka荔芋卡卡Mystery115k WordsOngoing [Rules Horror + Mind Games + Terror + The Supernatural] Strange regulations, an eerie head of security You must follow the rules on the night shift, or you'll die Visitors must not ask anyone's name Do not look in mirrors without a reason If a child cries, give them candy At first, Wu Ming thought the old man was just playing a prank on the newcomers Until one day, he saw a dark figure standing behind him in the mirror Even more terrifying, the candy in his pocket kept multiplying every day And —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book seeking recommendations 😘😘💕

37. 237 无 Endless Devouring: The Unseen Laws 无尽残噬：未见的法则 Warm Skeleton温暖的骷髅Mystery405k WordsOngoing [Trapped-room opening + survival adventure + graphic gore + unknown creatures + mechanical engineering + contamination + mutation] ~When Zhang Huan wakes up, he finds himself with several strangers in a sealed apartment with no doors. They have all lost their memories. Also trapped with them is a mysterious female corpse in the basement. They decide to find a way out of the carefully designed apartment. The red fog outside the windows grows thicker, and the corpse’s eyes are slowly opening...~ ( 205Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Definitely not a wish-fulfillment story; depth will vary from person to person. ▌ [Thriller|Suspense|Wasteland|Survival|High Intelligence|Combat] ◈ No system|No numerical values|No rules|No cheats✦ Keywords: Wasteland world|Macro pollution|Red mist|Human-insect|Hidden wings|Hat-wearing robots✓ Novel setting|Rich details|Smooth pacing|Grand background

38. 238 吃 Living Off Daji While Rebelling Against King Zhou 吃妲己的软饭，造纣王的反 Boat Loves Being Late船爱迟Eastern Fantasy168k WordsOngoing Su Yan, a poor scholar from a humble family, was a down-and-out bookworm on the outskirts of Yinxu until a chance encounter brought him to the attention of Daji, who had just entered the palace as empress. Condemned by later generations as a “demonic beauty who brought ruin to the kingdom,” Daji was no mere seductress who charmed the ruler. She carried a secret mission for the Su tribe and had long grown resentful of Di Xin’s tyranny. Reading the situation shrewdly, Su Yan willingly put aside hi 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It should meet the requirements.

39. 239 我EN I, Laying Low from the Primordial World to Journey to the West 我，从洪荒苟到西游 Keyboard's Ninth God键盘九神Eastern Fantasy914k WordsCompleted Mu Chen transmigrates to the Primordial World, becoming an ethereal spirit with no fixed form. He starts out utterly weak, but unexpectedly awakens the Starsea Fishing Choice System. “Congratulations, Host! After fishing for a hundred years, you've obtained a replica of the Four Swords of Zhu Xian!” “Congratulations, Host! After fishing for a thousand years, you've become a Taiyi Mystic Immortal!” “Congratulations, Host! After fishing for ten thousand years, you've attained the rank of Great Luo 35.4kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    It's really good, but the updates are too slow.

40. 240 恶 The Demon Lord Is Saving the World Again Today 恶魔大人今天也在拯救世界 Gathering Memories with a Broken Pen残笔拾忆Urban314k WordsOngoing My name is Jiang Heng. Lately, I’ve been receiving some strange photographs. The girl in them is rotting away day by day... The girlfriend who’s always by my side looks at me more and more strangely. I don’t know which one is real. Nor do I know whether the look in her eyes is love or hunger. The world is sick, and it’s seriously ill. I have to find a way to save it. Or maybe... destroy it. (Slight mystery + intricate worldbuilding + multiple supernatural paths + wars among gods + dark ensemble 133Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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    The essence of an ensemble piece isn't about the sheer number of characters or their development, but rather whether it's a story of one person supported by others, or a tale of a group. Each character is the protagonist of their own tragedy and a force contributing to the tragedies of others. The core appeal of an ensemble piece lies not in the exhilarating feeling of leveling up, but in the weight of the characters' fates, the holistic beauty of its world-building, and the tragic depth of its themes. Click on it, and you'll find it to be the best ensemble piece you've read this year.

41. 241 当 When a Game NPC Becomes the Savior 当游戏NPC成为救世主 The Catfish That Goes Coo-Coo会咕咕叫的猫鱼Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted [No Romance for the Protagonist + Tragic Ensemble Cast + Slow Pace + Mystery + Redemption] “Go... Go to that distant Holy City... I leave the right to choose in your hands.” With this familiar whisper, a young girl NPC in a game called Adventurers somehow embarks on a journey to the so-called Holy City. Plant monsters in Mossy Village, water ghosts in Stone Creek Town, and an ancient zither along the Bamboo Path that uses human forms as bait... Gradually, she discovers that everything she has ex 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Can I take a look? It seems pretty well written. 💕

42. 242 既 If There's No Way Forward in This World, Then I'll Take the Heavenly Path 既然人间无路可走，那就走天路 Back to Earth重回地球Urban665k WordsOngoing Li Xue was an architect. After losing his job, failing in business, and being abandoned by his wife, he was left with nowhere to turn. With the aid of the Immortal Light Sword, and after a chance meeting with his confidante Zhang Yingxin, he resolutely set off for an alien world. There, he navigated the star systems, battling demons, evildoers, and forces of darkness. After enduring arduous cultivation, he ultimately forged a legend... 93Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend you watch this!

43. 243 幸 Cultivating Immortality, Lucky Star Style 幸运星式修仙 Snail's Little Revision蜗牛小改Urban329k WordsOngoing [Plenty of Immortal Maidens + High-Martial World + Absurd Cultivation + Cultivation, Lucky Star Style] The Lucky Star asked, “What wish would you like to make?” Zhou Xingyun smiled. “I want to become the master of the Heavenly Dao!” The Lucky Star: “...” I shall claim dominion over all under heaven! Who can stand against me? Now is the time to seize the world! I'm only taking an exam. Examiner, why are you asking me to be your master? I'm only increasing my cultivation. School, why did you explo 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Just look!

44. 244 女 A Woman's Tears: The Pain of Finding a New Man 女人泪：寻找新的男人是痛苦的 Snail's Little Revision蜗牛小改Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted A Woman’s Tears: Finding a New Man Is Painful 17Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 245 踏 Treading the Stars 踏星 Drifting with the Wind随散飘风Eastern Fantasy14.4M WordsOngoing A vast universe, countless races! Grand battle techniques, the Ten Judges rise above all! Ancient clans with unique surnames, the Top Hundred Battle Rankings! In my name, I tread upon the stars! One day in the year 2200, when humanity first set foot on Neptune, they found a battle blade and a corpse standing upright!!! The author has already completed an older novel, The Ultimate Throne of Doomsday, at over three million words. It was never once put on hiatus, guaranteed reliable! 2.5kReads9.3Score166Shelves

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    The first book features mind-bending plot twists and a highly intelligent protagonist. The second book has many plot holes in the early stages, but it gets better and better as you read on, and it's not mindless.

46. 246 在 King of Men in a World of Men! 在只有男人的世界做男人的王！ Snail's Little Revision蜗牛小改6k WordsCompleted Become the king of men in a world with only men! 16Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 异EN Another World: My Life Has Cheat Codes! 异世界：我的人生开了挂！ A Salty Fish c一条咸鱼cEastern Fantasy5.9M WordsCompleted [Vampires, werewolves, technology, potions, ghosts, biohumans, divination, puppets, and every terrifying element you can imagine: this world has them all.] Lin En transmigrated into such a bizarre otherworld and became an apprentice at a potion shop. "Something is wrong with that man! He never uses anesthetic when performing surgery!" "That shop is a scam! The moment you go in, they find a pile of illnesses even if you are perfectly healthy!" "But wait, isn't that shop supposed to be the bes 138.4kReads9.6Score16.9kShelves
48. 248 我 My Five Best Friends: Heaven, Please Save Me! 我的五个好朋友:老天爷快救救我 Snail's Little Revision蜗牛小改Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted My Five Best Friends: Heaven, Please Save Me 11Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 249 老 My Husband Abused Me. After I Was Reborn, I Made Him Beg on the Streets 老公家暴：重生后我让他沿街乞讨 Snail's Little Revision蜗牛小改6k WordsCompleted My Husband Abused Me: After Being Reborn, I Made Him Beg on the Streets 2Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 250 渡 Chronicles of Crossing the Sea of Suffering 渡苦纪 Yinning音凝Modern Romance763k WordsOngoing An autobiographical account of a life born deep in the mountains, raised by a single parent, and marked by loneliness from childhood. A widowed mother and her six children, dropping out of school, sleeping in a pigsty. I left home at fourteen, and at fifteen someone set me up to nearly marry a deaf-mute man of appalling character. After the wedding, I raised two children alone while living in a rabbit hutch. In forty years, I have tasted every kind of sorrow. After enduring endless hardships and 163Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Read this book; it's insightful, thought-provoking, and cultivates sound values.

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