Ancient-Era Stories With a Brilliant Strategist, Political Intrigue, Mind Games, and Power-Building 古代，高智商+权谋+烧脑+创建势力

1. 151 牢 The Fierce Soldier of the Prison Camp 牢军营悍卒 Snow on the Blade刀锋雪Historical1.3M WordsOngoing The animated short drama is now streaming. Search for "Iron Bars, Fierce Prisoners, and a Fight to Rule the World" on Hongguo and watch with confidence. [Blood-Pumping War God] [Power Plays and Ambition] [Warm-Hearted Man] [Rise from the Grassroots] [Multiple Heroines] Jiang Fan, a Special Forces king from the Dragon Kingdom, transmigrates into the body of a heavily punished border prisoner in the Great Jiang Dynasty. He forges a new identity, seizes power, and trains soldiers, surviving amid th 11.6kReads8.8Score1kShelves
2. 152 莫 Better Than the Clouds 莫若凌霄 Yue Guan月关Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Tang Congxin, an art school reject, unexpectedly arrives in a world ruled by an empress and becomes a fallen imperial grandson whose life is hanging by a thread. But even an abandoned child can aspire to greatness. A fallen imperial grandson should rise like a dragon. If my grandfather could be emperor, and my grandmother could be empress, then I, an abandoned child, can do it too. 27.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
3. 153 山 Bandit Chief? Even the Great Scholars Call Her Their Lord! 山贼头子？名士都喊她主公！ Little Su Mehmeh小素咩咩Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, no romance + ensemble cast + recruiting talent + troubled times + infrastructure building + political intrigue + wish fulfillment + no System] Xie Jiao, an HR director, opened her eyes to find herself a murderous bride with a dagger in her hand and a bandit chief lying at her feet! Her scummy master deliberately led troops to exterminate the bandits? Xie Jiao struck back and became the bandit chief herself. If they wanted her dead, they'd have to see who died first! She seiz 1.8kReads8.8Score249Shelves

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   The author's new book updates regularly, never writes formulaic stories, and the writing is excellent. I recommend checking it out! [Heart emoji]

4. 154 废 The Disgraced Crown Prince Returns as King 废太子之王者归来 Third Sister Qi戚家三妹Historical626k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Ming Zhao found himself not only a disgraced crown prince mocked by everyone, but also a hostage in a foreign country whom anyone could bully! Yet in less than a year, with a few clever moves, he managed to return to his homeland. Even the powerful chancellor could only exclaim, “The disgraced crown prince has actually fought his way back!” But that was far from the only surprise fate had in store for Ming Zhao... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's an alternate history, but everyone's intelligence is on point.

5. 155 回 Back in the Capital, the Brilliant Miss Is Famous Across the Land 回京后，神算大小姐名满天下 Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance741k WordsCompleted [No romance + metaphysics + fortune-telling + satisfying read + secret identity + ghost-catching + lighthearted, no angst~] Yun Zhuo of the Xiao family was abandoned as a child. When her relatives come looking for her, she decisively returns to the capital to become a thorn in their side. Her birth mother says she’s uncouth and illiterate? But in the blink of an eye, she’s welcomed into the capital’s circle of master scholars, discussing poetry and prose and interpreting the fate of the world. T 156.7kReads9.6Score20.6kShelves

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6. 156 老 Hey, Old Man! Is It Safe to Park My Bike Outside Xuanwu Gate?! 老登！我鬼火停玄武门外安全吗！ Stewing Stars Among the Clouds云间炖星辰Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [Historical What-If] + [Lighthearted Laughs] + [Invincible from the Start!] + [For entertainment; don't read if you take things too seriously!] When this brawny fool swings into action, the Tang Dynasty becomes one legendary scene after another! Zhang Shaoqin is hit by a truck and thrown back to the eighth year of Wude. During his transmigration, a “hydrogen bomb” explodes, turning him into a brawny fool with superhuman strength! People give him the nickname “The Tang Dynasty's Most Shameless Ma 122.3kReads8.6Score10.7kShelves

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   A modern office worker transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty during the eighth year of the Wude era, unexpectedly unlocking a powerful physique. He encounters the legendary physician Sun Simiao, and together they venture to Chang'an. Along the way, they rescue an amnesiac girl in distress and step into the vortex of power struggles in the early Tang Dynasty. They stumble upon court intrigues and border crises, and their transmigrated daily life, filled with both witty banter and martial prowess, is incredibly entertaining!

7. 157 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 127.1kReads9.6Score17.2kShelves
8. 158 大 Snow Blankets the World, the Wind Carries the Blade 大雪满风刀 An Ren Dao Ruo Shan安仁道若山Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [No System, alternate history, political intrigue, a touch of cultivation, no mindless characters, no invincible heroes] A mysterious woman is imprisoned in the depths of the imperial jail. The first time jailer Yang Zhan met her, he cursed her, calling her shameless! From then on, she had a name... Bilian! 24.3kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves
9. 159 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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   The historical novel is absolutely brilliant and very enjoyable.

10. 160 退 You Asked to Break Off Our Engagement. Now That I'm Emperor, You're Begging to Get Back Together 退婚你提的，我当皇帝你又求复合 Long-Serving Swordmaster长工绝剑Historical5.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Ning transmigrates as an idle prince and hopes to live a leisurely life. But the old emperor, who has no heir, unexpectedly dies, and Xiao Ning suddenly receives an edict naming him the next emperor! Everyone knows him as a debauched, shameless, good-for-nothing playboy. But when Xiao Ning enters court, the whole realm is suddenly awakened to the truth! This young prince isn’t as simple as he seems! He is the sword-bearer of Luojian Mountain Manor, one of the realm’s three great sword manor 3.6kReads7.7Score314Shelves
11. 161 凤 The Phoenix Perches on the Parasol Tree, a Dragon Roars in the Court 凤栖梧宦海龙吟 Qiao Niyou乔尼幽Two Male Leads1.5M WordsCompleted The story follows Xiao Jingyan, an overlooked crown prince, and Lin Su, a clever and patient young eunuch. Amid the schemes of the imperial palace and struggles for the throne, they depend on each other and fight to survive, eventually rising to the pinnacle of power through blood and tears. Yet in the end, their identities, the system, and the choices they make tear them apart, leading to an irreversible tragic ending. The crown prince becomes an emperor with no one left by his side. He possess 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author is very skilled at writing; the plot flows smoothly, and the intrigue is so captivating that you can't stop reading.

12. 162 世 My Lord, Take Care 世子，保重 Running Around with a Keyboard on My Back背着键盘到处跑Two Male Leads125k WordsOngoing Xu Yu, a common-born martial arts champion, saved the heir's life when they first met. Faced with an easy chance to climb the social ladder by currying favor with the powerful, he actually refused in all seriousness, saying bluntly, “I have no such inclinations toward men!” This left An Xiao, the young heir who prided himself on understanding people's hearts, at a loss for words. Always one to hold a grudge, he sneered, “Xu, you might just about qualify to carry my shoes!” From then on, the two 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ⭐⭐I absolutely have to recommend this book! The subject matter is incredibly fresh, the plot is original, and it's full of twists and turns. I've been suffering from a reading slump for so long, so finding a good book is a real treat. Highly recommended, it's absolutely amazing!

13. 163 节 A Green Bough Beyond the Season 节外青枝 Turns Out It's an Owl原来是只猫头鹰Two Male Leads297k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Waves rise on the sea with the wind’s help. When two people collide, is it carefully planned, or written in the stars? Ye Lan didn’t know. All he knew was that he carried a secret he could never speak of, and that he had endured in silence for years for more than just high office and a life of luxury. The officials said he curries favor, that he is deeply calculating, that he is a treacherous wolf who helped a rebel seize the throne. They said he bewitched the heir 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this book! The political intrigue is incredibly well-developed, it's not just mindless romance, and the balance between national duty and personal love is superb. Every character is vivid and three-dimensional; the more you read, the more engrossed you become.

14. 164 后 I'm the Only Man in the Harem, So Becoming Invincible Is a Sure Thing 后宫就我一个男人，想不无敌都难 I'm a Little Mage我是小法师Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Chen transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty and became the emperor’s personal eunuch. The emperor confessed to Jiang Chen that she was a woman. That wasn’t the important part. The important part was that the emperor wanted Jiang Chen to help her get married. Jiang Chen was helpful and kindhearted. How could he refuse the emperor? Emperor: Jiang Chen, I asked you to be my stand-in, not to marry me! Jiang Chen: If you can tend one sheep, you can tend a whole flock. 13.2kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    A harem novel with Cao Cao as the traitor! Undoubtedly a masterpiece with a 9.9 rating! At the temple fair, beauties stroll around, and he and the beauty taste snacks, walking side by side, full of ambiguous feelings amidst the everyday life.

15. 165 恶 The Villainess Is Reborn: The All-Powerful Princess Awakens 恶毒女配重生：权倾公主她觉醒了 Miaomiao Qinghe渺渺清和Ancient Romance126k WordsOngoing A Reborn Pretend Princess Seizes Power, While a War God Prince Secretly Protects Her Two formidable leads, with serious palace intrigue! In her previous life, Xiao Huafeng was the emperor's only legitimate younger sister in name. She devoted herself to advancing the Zheng family's cause and plotting to seize the realm, dutifully serving Empress Dowager Zheng and protecting her cousin from the Zheng family, which only incurred the emperor's displeasure. Su Lulu, a woman who had transmigrated, app —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A political intrigue novel, without much frivolous romance! The female lead is a reborn princess, and the male lead is a war god prince. The plot is grand, involving power struggles with aristocratic families and royalty for the throne. The characters are distinct, with differing stances! The female lead gradually builds her own power base! She has strong moral principles! She has multiple identities! She's intelligent! A story of strategic maneuvering and succession! A grand narrative!

16. 166 三 Three Kingdoms: Xiao Qiao, Call Your Sister In 三国：小乔，把你姐叫进来 Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Zhou Ye transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes the governor’s son, gaining the Strongest Life-or-Death System. While others spend money, I spend my life! All he has to do is recruit famous generals, strategists, and other renowned figures to earn more lifespan. “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recruited the first-rate warrior Zhao Yun. Complete a history-making mission and receive five hundred days of lifespan...” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recruited th 33.6kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
17. 167 三 Three Kingdoms: I Have Failed in My Duty, So Let My Imperial Uncle Take the Throne 三国：朕躬不德，请皇叔登基 Xiang Ming相鸣Historical452k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms power struggle + no System + steady growth + fictional history] This lord is no ordinary man: he is a transmigrator. By a twist of fate, he becomes a relative of the Han imperial family. On top of that, he studies under the Immortal Nan Hua and becomes Zhang Jiao's fellow disciple. Whether the late Han Dynasty descends into chaos is up to Liu Yu. The Yellow Turban Rebellion is about to break out? No problem. Build another wall and stock another granary. Eighteen warlords are marc 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist starts from scratch without a system, encountering the Old Immortal of Nanhua and Zhang Jiao as half-fellow disciples at the beginning—a small stroke of luck. He then earns money to support his family, recruits generals and strategists, and gradually builds his power.

18. 168 无 Invincible! I Have an All-Purpose Upgrade System! 无敌！我有一个万能升级系统！ The Great Writer Doesn't Carry an Umbrella文豪不打伞Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [System + Invincible + Wild Imagination and Fantasy + Hilarious Pervert + Atomic-Bomb Technology] Lin Yu awakens the All-Purpose Upgrade System, which can upgrade anything. The nine great sacred physiques can be upgraded to the ultimate, fully maxed-out sacred physique. Eye techniques can be fused with the Rinnegan and the double-pupil eye to create the Samsara Eye. Even low-grade weapons and pills can be upgraded to high-grade ones. The System also has advanced technology: a quantum shapeshifti 7.9kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
19. 169 苟 Keeping a Low Profile in the Dynasty's Final Years 苟在王朝末年 Light Breeze轻淡的风Historical117k WordsOngoing Li Anran never imagined that an ordinary wage earner from the 21st century would transmigrate to ancient times, right into the final years of a dynasty where human lives were worth less than grass. He cared nothing for kingdoms, beauties, glory, or riches. He just wanted to stay alive. Anyone who didn’t want him to live wouldn’t get to live well either. Li Anran had no choice but to fight his way to a brighter world, to carve out an age of peace and prosperity. When he finally looked back, a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In chaotic times, survival is paramount; only those who survive to the end can have the last laugh. [Shocked]

20. 170 混 The Fake Eunuch in the Imperial Harem 混在后宫的假太监 Smiling at the Ocean含笑看海洋Historical2.0M WordsCompleted He transmigrates and becomes a eunuch with a manhood in the imperial harem? From the imperial harem to the world, from eunuch to ruler of all ages! Keep your head down and grow stronger. Don't get cocky! 1 1.5kReads8.5Score189Shelves
21. 171 国 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 20Reads9.2Score168Shelves

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    From accumulating her first fortune to stirring up political turmoil, the female protagonist's career growth is complete, and the logical loop is very smooth.

22. 172 发 After I Went Mad, the Whole Capital Begged Me to Fix Their Houses 发疯后，全京城求我修房 Blue Waters Reflecting青水相映Ancient Romance554k WordsOngoing She is the most skilled female builder in the capital, and also the craziest troublemaker. She lets her madness run wild and overwhelms everyone with her expertise, tearing the original story to shreds as she goes. Regent Xiao Heng says, “This woman is harder to handle than the imperial court.” Imperial Preceptor Pei Qingxuan says, “She is the one variable I never saw coming.” 4Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 173 强 I Take the Protagonist's Elders as My Wives, Who Else Could Be Invincible? 强娶主角长辈，我不无敌谁无敌！ The Huang Family Harem黄家后宫Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted [Villain] + [fast-paced] + [just as you wish] Cao Wenbin transmigrated into a fantasy world and became the holy son of the Cao family! Unfortunately, this was a world made up of a hodgepodge of fantasy novels! Children of fortune were everywhere, and chosen protagonists were as common as dogs! Although the Cao family was the greatest power in the Central Province, one wrong step could spell total defeat! Fortunately, when Cao Wenbin transmigrated, he obtained a divine book. Without it, he really 34.6kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves
24. 174 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.7kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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    💥1️⃣This is totally spot on, super exciting! [Laughing][thumbs up] The protagonist transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and has a father who knows everything except studying. To become a rich second-generation heir, he rebels against the Heavenly Gang and trains his own father to take the imperial examinations. "Dad, I'll supervise you through rigorous training!" "Dad, ten years of imperial examinations and eight years of mock exams, you do them!" [Crying with laughter][crying with laughter]

25. 175 我 I Rule the Cultivation World with My Beauty Legion 我在修仙界靠美女军团横行霸道 Qin Changchun秦长春Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Villain + System + fantasy world + multiple heroines + exhilarating plot + ruthless, decisive, and no holier-than-thou hero + sly schemer] After transmigrating into a fantasy world, Qin Tian became an inner disciple of the Heavenly Demon Cult. He thought he could keep his head down for a while. Then he discovered that the cult leader was his sworn enemy, the one who had slaughtered his entire family, and that he planned to seize Qin Tian's body in three days. His situation suddenly looked dire. 3.3kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
26. 176 努 I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change 努力考科举，咸鱼梦想从未改变 A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Imperial exams + everyday life + lighthearted] Lu Yang, a rich second-generation heir, wakes up one day as the youngest and most cherished son of the Lu family. This youngest son is a scholar, yet selfish and self-centered, turning a blind eye to his family's sacrifices and caring only about his own future. Lu Yang may be a slacker with little conscience, but he knows who's good to him. He keeps his dream of being a slacker tucked away and works hard to pass the imperial exams, hoping to become 17.9kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
27. 177 假 Fake Eunuch: With More Children, More Blessings, I Thrive 假太监：多子多福的我如鱼得水 One Day Sealed Away尘封一天Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted [Comprehensive Martial Arts + History + Transmigration + More Children, More Blessings + Alternate History + Martial Arts] Lin Chen accidentally transmigrated into the Tang Empire and was saved by Eunuch Hai. From then on, he rose steadily through the ranks, step by step. See how he navigates the imperial court, gains power over the government, dominates the martial world, and stands unrivaled beneath the heavens... 13.9kReads8.1Score691Shelves
28. 178 皇 The Emperor’s Favorite Minister? No, I’m Rebellious to the Bone! 皇帝宠臣？不，我一身反骨！ Lun Dong伦东Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Power Struggles] + [Political Scheming] + [High-Stakes Play] + [Not Mindless] The great clans grew powerful and took control of the imperial court. The emperor wanted to use me as a weapon to reclaim imperial authority, but he devised countless ways for me to die. Once he realized how useful I was, he even wanted to castrate me and turn me into a eunuch, so I could continue serving as his blade. The Left Chancellor, head of the great clans and a man of unfathomable depths, pointed to the fish 7.5kReads9.0Score695Shelves

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    🔥🔥Book Summary: Powerful families wield immense influence in the court, while the emperor schemes to seize the throne. The Left Prime Minister's strategy is profound, while the Right Prime Minister's influence rests on the people's hearts. I aspire to transcend the chessboard, to wield the pieces and reign supreme. Victory and defeat both define heroes; the mind determines destiny.🔥🔥

29. 179 穿 Transmigrating as the Welding-Warrior Emperor, I Join Hands with My Beloved to Secure the Realm 穿越焊武大帝，携手红颜定江山 Tan Baida谭百搭Historical291k WordsOngoing In a world torn apart by chaos, life is cheap, and from the start all you have is a pair of welding tongs that can shoot electricity? Lu Mingyuan: “If the world has fallen apart, I’ll weld it back together with my own hands!” Clear land and fertilize it → build an iron-walled fortress → found the Eternal Empire. The road to industrial domination begins! [Upgrade your territory’s buildings: ramshackle thatched hut → brick courtyard → steel fortress!] [Boost productivity: hand forging → hydraulic 10Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    From dilapidated thatched huts to steel fortresses, from hand-forging to power production lines, he rewrote the rules of a chaotic world with a pair of welding pliers. Grain production increased a thousandfold, and steel production capacity increased a hundredfold. There were no fantastical cheat codes, only real technological advancements that transformed refugees into world rulers step by step.

30. 180 假 The Fake Crown Prince: After Taking Charge of the Court, the Harem Is in a Panic 假太子：监国后，后宫佳丽全慌了 White Tea, Flowing Fire白茶流火Historical531k WordsCompleted Su Han, the King of Mercenaries, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Great Zhou dynasty and becomes a fake crown prince, a puppet who took someone else's place. The moment he opens his eyes, he sees a stunning beauty in ancient dress, her clothes in disarray as she tries to seduce him... From then on, the world loses a puppet crown prince. Watch him punish corrupt officials, restore order at court, repel foreign enemies, and command all the power in the world by day, while sleeping in a beauty's a 1.9kReads8.6Score208Shelves
31. 181 开 Wounded from the Start, I Still Pacified the Realm and Built a Golden Age 开局重伤，我照样平天下创盛世 Rehmannia Pill地黄丸Historical2.7M WordsCompleted Xu You opens his eyes after coming out of a coma. He sees a thin trace of blood seeping from his chest and abdomen and looks around in confusion, only to witness an age that will never stop bleeding! Watch as the fox-like mastermind who once dominated the financial world in his previous life establishes himself south of the Yangtze in this chaotic age, climbs to the heights of power, schemes in the imperial court, shapes the fate of the realm, pacifies north and south, and ushers in a golden age 5.8kReads8.7Score528Shelves

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    It looks good, but it's fake, understand?

32. 182 反 Villain: I Really Didn’t Mean to Get My Master Pregnant! 反派：我真没想让师尊怀孕啊！ Maple Seventh Month枫七月Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsOngoing [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Master] [Empress] [Rebellious Disciple] “Rebellious disciple, rebellious disciple, you’re completely out of your mind!” Faced with his stunning master’s accusations, Chu Xiu shrugs. “Don’t blame your disciple for being heartless. You’re just too alluring, Master. Aren’t villains supposed to do whatever they please and commit every evil imaginable?” In the Firmament Continent, might makes right. After arriving in this world, Chu Xiu came to understand a few things. A 37.9kReads9.1Score3kShelves
33. 183 当 Become the Demon King, Control the Witches, Defeat the Hero, and Destroy the World 当魔王，控魔女，打倒勇者灭世界 Last Night's Crescent Moon昨夜的月牙Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Demon King]+ [Invincible]+ [Choose One of Three Hexes]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Dangerous Driving] After transmigrating to a sword-and-sorcery fantasy world, Dick awakens the “Strongest Hero System” and gains a hundred chances to rewind and be reborn. This is a brand-new world where many races coexist: humans, dwarves, beastfolk, elves, magic dragons, and numerous other intelligent species all contribute to the song of civilization. There are nine magical professions in the world: “Mage,” “Swords 16.6kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
34. 184 纯 Pure Yang Evil Venerable 纯阳邪尊 Bro Geek屌丝哥Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted This book moves quickly, without too much pointless chatter. The protagonist is neither wholly good nor wholly evil. It's pure wish fulfillment. [Passionate fantasy + empress + comedy and humor + ruthless action + laying low and growing stronger + defying fate + transmigration and rebirth + the Myriad Worlds + infinite worlds] Complete Yang Lingchen transmigrates and is reborn in another world. From the start, he picks up an incomparable beauty. An old monster from a million years ago shows up w 65.8kReads9.3Score7.8kShelves
35. 185 大 The First Man of Great Wu: Starting by Conquering the Crown Princess 大武第一男人：从征服太子妃开始 Saucy Squid酱爆鱿鱼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Li Xian transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a lowly attendant in the Crown Prince’s residence. He begins to make a name for himself in the struggle for the throne, catching the eye of the Crown Princess... 30.7kReads8.6Score3.1kShelves
36. 186 开 A Slave from the Start, Bought by a Stunning Lady 开局奴隶，被绝美夫人买下 Feng Niuer封牛儿Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Multiple Heroines] + [Empress] + [System] + [Madam] Su Xuan is a slave whose striking looks catch the eye of a breathtakingly beautiful madam, who buys him. That's right, a madam, and not just any madam: she's the wife of the Yellow Springs Sect Master. What Su Xuan never expected was that the sect master was a eunuch! Years ago, he had castrated himself to pursue cultivation. Now that he'd achieved success, he was looking for every possible way to become a man again. Su Xuan: This kind of plot 20.4kReads6.3Score2.7kShelves
37. 187 学 My Given Name Is Zhang Haogu 学名张好古 Listening to Water at Dongxi at Midnight东溪听水夜半更Historical2.4M WordsOngoing In Jinan Prefecture, Shandong, there lived a wealthy man. The rich man had only one son, named Zhang Haogu. Though he couldn't read, he passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. Somehow, he even became a princess's husband. He only wanted to survive in a time of chaos, but had no choice except to rack his brains and find a way to end the war quickly. Yet war was everywhere: struggle, life and death, country and family. A man should be full of fiery spirit, riding through b 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A mere scholar, single-handedly reviving the Ming Dynasty, was the same age as Emperor Chongzhen, yet married Chongzhen's daughter, Zhu Weichu. Those familiar with Jin Yong will recognize her as the One-Armed Nun from his novels. She vigorously developed the nation's power, planting the Ming Dynasty's sun, moon, and stars flag wherever people went. Alas! Some may know that the Ming Dynasty used the sun, moon, and stars flag. This is over 1.3 Million words; enough to keep you entertained for a while. Please give it a like, leave a comment, or even better, send a message. Dongxi thanks you all.

38. 188 合EN The Harmony Sect? Sounds Like a Righteous Orthodox Sect to Me! 合欢宗？一听就是名门正派！ Flying Dodo Bird会飞的渡渡鸟Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted [Fallen immortal maiden] + [Villain] + [Scheming] Xiao Yu transmigrates to the cultivation world and becomes an outer disciple of the Hehuan Sect. By a stroke of luck, Xiao Yu finds Bai Yue, an upright immortal maiden who has lost all her cultivation and gone blind. Xiao Yu: “Immortal maiden! You have two choices. First, teach me how to cultivate! Second...” Bai Yue: “I choose the second.” Xiao Yu: “The second is to become my pet... Sorry about this...” [The male lead is calculating and self-se 15.2kReads7.4Score1.4kShelves
39. 189 落 The Failed Art Student Rebels: From the Start, I Design the Dragon Robe 落榜美术生造反，开局设计龙袍 It's Zhong Dada!是钟大大诶Historical254k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a poor scholar who keeps failing his exams, Li Mu uses modern art to crush the competition, and his ready-made clothes take the country by storm. His wealth draws wolves to his door, and troubled times force him to take up a blade. From a foot soldier in the rebel army to the beloved “King of Benevolence,” his growing power soon makes the ruler wary, and a Hongmen Banquet is laid out for him. His subordinates kneel and plead, “General, please ascend the thro —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Writing skills, political acumen, and intelligence are all top-notch.

40. 190 垂 On the Brink of Death, the System Tells Me to Grow My Family 垂死病中，系统让我开枝散叶 What a Cold Winter多冷的隆冬Eastern Fantasy8.2M WordsOngoing [Invincible + Comedy + Multiple Heroines] If the food's no good, don't read this. We're worried you won't get enough nutrition. Li Changsheng transmigrates to another world and awakens the More Children, More Blessings System on his deathbed. To grow stronger, he has to marry and have children. Li Changsheng is delighted. “In that case, I won't hold back.” Years later, the entire continent is full of his own people. Then Li Changsheng suddenly discovers that the Heavenly Dao is a beautiful young 11kReads7.9Score834Shelves
41. 191 晚 Wan Ruo Shen Qiu's 11th Book 晚若深秋第11本书 Late Autumn晚若深秋Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [001: Pingchuan Huimeizi] [Age: 38] [Affection: 10] [Female lead’s wish list:] [1. Hopes her son can rank among the top students (X)] [2. Hopes to find someone she can rely on in Tokyo (X)] [3. Hopes to find a stable job in Tokyo (X)] Years later, a journalist from World Media conducts a live interview with Takagi Gokudo: “Today, we’ve invited the world’s number-one entrepreneur and philanthropist. What would you say is the key to your great success?” Facing an online audience of hundreds of mil 1.9kReads6.1Score201Shelves
42. 192 女 She Transmigrated as a Man: Now She Must Fight for the Throne as a Prince 女穿男：穿成皇子要夺嫡 Wen Fu温芙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Muqi, a daughter of the Chen family of Huaguo, died in a family power struggle. In a twist of fate, she was reborn as Helian Qin, the Fifth Prince of Xilin. With a mother who was a noble consort, powerful maternal relatives, and brothers eyeing him covetously, Helian Qin had no choice but to set out on the path to claim the throne. He recruited strategists and worthy officials, campaigned north and south, weathered one crisis after another, and escaped repeated assassination attempts, ultim 2.1kReads8.6Score187Shelves

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    Absolutely high IQ political strategy

43. 193 百 A Hundred-Yuan Game of Thrones: Wei Xiaobao Rises from Ninth Rank to First in Dashun 百元权游：大顺韦小宝九品到一品 An Oversized Brick超大的砖Historical117k WordsOngoing Knowing what happened in history is no fun. The real fun is not knowing. What on earth is the Great Shun dynasty? Who will be emperor in the future? Who should you bet on? This is the second installment in the Hundred-Yuan IP series. In 1744, a hundred years after the fall of the Ming dynasty, this is a strange world with no metal resources such as iron or copper. There was no Industrial Revolution, no firearms or cannons, only wars fought with cold weapons. There are ships of the line and great —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Knowing history is boring; ignorance is the fun. What the hell is the Great Shun Dynasty? Who will be the future emperor? Who are they betting on? This is an alternate history of 1744, 100 years after the fall of the Ming Dynasty. It's on the eve of the Industrial Revolution, but this world lacks metal resources—no iron or copper ore—so there's no Industrial Revolution. Li Zicheng's generals seize power and establish the Great Shun Dynasty. A hundred years later, in 1744, northern nomadic tribes invade again. Why is the military strength of this Han Chinese regime so weak a hundred years after its founding? Will it end up like the Southern Song or the Southern Ming, or repeat the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties? None of these… There's Daenerys Targaryen, a little red-clad fairy, Princess Shao Min, a "King of Knowledge," the Great Shun Dynasty, the Eight Banners, the Tatars, a Ming Dynasty restoration, rebellious generals, Japanese pirates, Qi cultivators, martial saints, unscrupulous merchants who profit from multiple sources… there are soldiers, battleships, galleons, caravans, treasure ships, and Fujian ships…

44. 194 大 Great Tang: I Transmigrated to the Zhenguan Era and Became the Unbeatable Commander! 大唐：我，穿越贞观，成不良帅！ Writing and Painting the Jianghu执笔亦画江湖Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Derivative Work + No System + Fan Creation + Alternate History + Author’s Imagination + Speculation + Wuxia] Li Yunxiao transmigrates to the first year of the Zhenguan era, where he happens upon Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang as they return after arranging for Li Yuanji’s severed head to be laid to rest. Unable to see through Li Yunxiao, the two men become sworn brothers with him. Along the way, Li Yunxiao uses skills from more than a thousand years in the future to earn people’s admiration. Whi 22kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
45. 195 奴 Slave System: My Days as a Master in Japan 奴隶系统：在小日子当主人的日子 Crazy Madman疯子疯子Urban731k WordsCompleted (A comic adaptation is in the works. Stay tuned!) [Urban] [System] Chen Hongjian studied abroad in Japan, where he worked and lived, only to catch his girlfriend cheating on him and get beaten up by her lover... Then his company’s software was stolen, and his superior tried to make him take the fall... At the end of his rope, he activated the Beauty Slave System... And set off on a whole new journey! All kinds of people... would soon be at his feet... And an even grander plan began to take shap 25kReads8.7Score2.1kShelves
46. 196 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is a slow-burn story, not mindless, not overly sentimental, not pretentious, not about cultivation, without technology or special effects. It features history, characters, war, intrigue, and strategy. An adopted son seizes power, controls regional warlords, and ultimately unifies the country, continuing the five-hundred-year golden age of the Tang Dynasty! New book release, please recommend!

47. 197 迎 Marrying the Empress? Why Does This Fake Eunuch Have to Help? 迎娶皇后，竟让我这假太监帮忙？ Are You a Pig?!你是猪吗！Historical4.8M WordsCompleted Wu Zhongxian transmigrated to a parallel world and became an unremarkable little eunuch. From then on, he began defying fate and changing his destiny. I’ll climb to the very top, one step at a time! I’ll become the greatest of all! 7.3kReads8.6Score671Shelves
48. 198 流 No Panic in Exile, the System Helps Me Get Rich 流放不慌，系统带我富甲一方 Gale 80疾风80Ancient Romance952k WordsOngoing After transmigrating overnight, Xue Duoduo finds herself in a living hell from the start! She has become a destitute, divorced woman in ancient times, and opens her eyes to discover that her whole family is about to be exiled. With nowhere else to turn, she returns to her family, only for her sharp-tongued sister-in-law to reject her. Without a word, the woman forces the Xue family to split up and throws them all out. At this desperate moment, a powerful survival System activates! From then on, 9.3kReads8.5Score978Shelves

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    The Prince of Pingnan's arrow not only intercepted the arrow itself, but also his own heart. Rereading Chapter 93 of "Bloodstained Gate," the more I savor it, the more captivating it becomes. 🤯 The Prince of Pingnan's arrow was absolutely brilliant. It wasn't out of pity or a desire to cherish talent, but rather to uphold the bottom line of military discipline he established in his youth—a life of bloodshed, yet he would never kill a woman helpless in a desperate situation. But the brief pause on the bowstring concealed a subtle shift that even he himself didn't want to delve into. The image of Ha Lan, head held high in fury, proud and resolute, was, in a fleeting moment, a reflection of himself eight years ago—the young man stripped of his military power, vowing to turn the tide. But he was, after all, a prince. His thoughts returned to the vast battlefield and the power in the court. He needed a living pawn, a long-term border threat to ensure the stability of his domain. Therefore, as long as Ha Lan lived, the southern border would forever be turbulent, and he could not be replaced for a single day. Yet, deep down, he also knew—in this gamble, he might not win. She was utterly unpretentious and unreserved, unburdened by the game, and unyielding to the prevailing tide. When she returns, will her blade be aimed at the war in the southern borderlands, or at his eight-year-long grand scheme? No one knows. Even he himself has no absolute certainty of victory. This is the most ruthless aspect of "Bloodstained Family"—what you perceive as letting go is actually the beginning of destiny. The one you think is playing the game is also gambling with their own life.

49. 199 穿 I Transmigrated as the Villainous Tycoon's Son, So I Joined Him in His Evil Ways 穿成反派大佬之子，我同流合污 A Prosperous Opening开市大吉Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Complete] [No romance × woman disguised as a man × strong heroine × transmigrate into a book] [Pure antagonist's perspective × no unnecessary romantic entanglements × ruthless and merciless] [No situation where the male lead is stronger than the strong female lead] When Zheng Luoqi wakes up, she discovers that she has transmigrated into a romance novel as the daughter of its main villain. Step by step, Zheng Luoqi watches her father become a great corrupt official. Then the male and female lead 2.7kReads9.0Score311Shelves
50. 200 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 246.5kReads9.4Score19.5kShelves

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