Wuxia, Court Politics, Scheming, and Alternate History 江湖，朝堂，权谋，架空历史

1. 1 逆 Against the Wind: Undercurrents 逆风行：暗流 Some Cat某朵猫Historical2.5M WordsCompleted In a turbulent and unsettled age, the tides of history could turn in a single night. Amid the splendor and strength of the four great nations, how could a weak little country struggle to survive the tide of prosperity? In a game of political intrigue, everyone was a player moving the pieces, yet no one could be sure they weren't a pawn themselves. Let us uncover the conspiracies and depths hidden beneath this turbulent stretch of history. 387Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a historical fiction novel about political intrigue, and it's quite good. The initial plot is very well-developed, and so far, many foreshadowing elements have proven meaningful. The plot is also very tight, and I highly recommend reading it. [OK]

2. 2 山 Beauty and Strategy in a Land of Rivers and Mountains 山河美人谋 Moonset月落Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Proud young lady who always gets even vs. frail, scheming Ninth Prince] Her fiancé was a total jerk, and he was planning to kill her to keep her quiet. Ye Jiao decided to strike first and find a scapegoat while she was at it. She thought the scapegoat would be a transparent, sickly “living corpse,” but rumors were misleading. He was clearly a two-faced, deeply cunning Ninth Prince. After Ye Jiao used the Ninth Prince’s name to punish her scumbag fiancé, Li Ce, the real Ninth Prince: “Miss, I be 18.3kReads9.5Score2.5kShelves

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   Highly recommend! I don't want to skip a single chapter. I love it!

3. 3 我 My Father Is the Emperor Who Begs at the Gate 我老爹是叫门皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong reign, my father, Zhu Qizhen, personally led an expedition beyond the borders, hoping to spread the might of the Great Ming far and wide. He never expected it to be like sending meat buns to a dog: he went out and never came back, becoming the Emperor Who Knocked at the Gates. Once he was no longer useful, they sent him back to the capital and confined him in the Southern Palace. Now Father is knocking at the gates again. Zhu Jianshen, who had been countin 55.7kReads8.8Score4kShelves

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   I highly recommend the first book. As a four-year veteran reader, I have nothing to say about it. It beautifully depicts love, hate, and the helplessness and reluctance to let go of the world. Most importantly, it avoids the clichéd poetry-sharpening scenes common in time-travel novels.

4. 4 重 Reborn: Our Paths Unite 重生之姝途同归矣 Chrysanthemum Wanderer of South Mountain南山菊客Ancient Romance141k WordsOngoing [Historical romance + reborn + household intrigue + sweet romance + devoted couple + war + childhood sweethearts] [Brave and steadfast daughter of a marquis's household VS warm, puppy-like young general] Yan Qingshu was born into the Marquis of Zhenyuan's household in Chang'an. For three generations, her family had served in the military, protecting their country. As the legitimate daughter of the marquis, she had been well protected for the first sixteen years of her life. Then, through one car 2Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 5 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 185.1kReads9.4Score27.7kShelves
6. 6 我 I Really Didn't Want to Be a Prince 我真没想当王爷啊 The Wandering Longblade溜达的长刀Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing Prince + fictional setting + multiple heroines + lighthearted comedy “Spring breezes and peach blossoms, a cup of wine; ten years of lanterns glowing through rainy nights in the martial world.” During the Chenghe era of the Great Ning dynasty, rival powers rise up, the people suffer, and the realm is thrown into chaos. Across three northern and southern dynasties, ministers and nobles, talented scholars and famed courtesans paint a vivid portrait of the realm. The imperial court, the batt 36.5kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves

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   Anyone else like these two shows? [Laughing emojis]

7. 7 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 84.3kReads9.3Score8.5kShelves

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   💥These are all incredibly good historical novels!🌈The first one is about the Sixth Prince Che, the original protagonist of the Great Xia Dynasty. As the imperial edict stated: He was neither scholarly nor martial, inherently cowardly, and possessed no redeeming qualities other than his good looks and large stature. He was plagued by various vices. The original protagonist was invited to a banquet at the Fifth Prince's house and got extremely drunk. He was both timid and weak, and even after drinking, he absolutely dared not disrespect Lady Zhen. Clearly, this was a trap, a trap intended to kill him! However, the mastermind overestimated the original protagonist's weakness… After drinking too much, he simply died, and the transmigrated Zhou Che took over his body. 🌈The second one is about memories flooding in. The Eighth Prince of the Great Yan Kingdom, an idiot? I transmigrated? Transmigrated into the body of an idiot! Damn it. He immediately made a decision: continue to feign madness and develop stealthily, otherwise he would inevitably become the target of everyone's hatred. With military power in hand, I have the world! Yes, I must seize power, seize military power! Whether to the Eastern or Northern borders! In any case, I need to find a way to leave the capital, Xingyang City, without making a sound. As I pondered this, the door was pushed open.

8. 8 肇 The Founding of Huaxia 肇造华夏 Flowers Bloom Late著花迟Historical9.4M WordsOngoing “Your Highness, please calm down. I only think of her as a younger sister. Don't get the wrong idea.” “How many younger sisters like that do you have?” “Your Highness, you know me. I come from a respectable family!” “Oh? Respectable enough to gather phoenixes and summon luan birds?” “Your Highness, I offer my greetings!” “You heartless man! Why weren't you so courteous when you were pursuing me?” “Your Highness, please mind your image!” “Would you like to be regent?” I'm doomed. I'm surrounded b 27kReads8.5Score2.6kShelves
9. 9 开 Summoning Li Ru and Huang Zhong from the Start 开局召唤李儒与黄忠 Three-in-One Course三合一个疗程Historical2.1M WordsCompleted In a fictional world, on the Xuanhuang Continent in the final years of the Great Zhou, the realm is in chaos. The various lords rise up and crown themselves kings. A young man from Blue Star transmigrates into the body of a prince of Great Qin and awakens a Summoning System from the start. He can summon civil officials and military generals, heroes and champions, as well as extraordinary beings from five thousand years of Chinese history. Watch as the protagonist gradually comes to recline among 18.1kReads8.4Score1.2kShelves

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   In this multi-world martial arts universe, the protagonist can summon various characters to aid him, such as those from the Three Kingdoms, the Legend of Sword and Fairy, and other novels, or he can build his own power and become a force to be reckoned with.

10. 10 你 You All Chase After the Heroine? I’ll Marry the Demon Queen! 你们都追女主？那女魔头我娶走了 Paper Parcel纸包Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [One heroine + everyday affection + guaranteed sweetness + cultivation system + grand setting] Shen Yi'an transmigrates into a rather outrageous novel. Born into the world, he discovers that he’s the original protagonist, the one with a massive green hat hanging over his head: the Sixth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu! The second, third, fourth, and nth male leads all like the heroine. Whoever wants that whole field of green can have it. I don’t. You’re all going after 119.6kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves
11. 11 身 As a Genius, How Am I the Weakest in My Family? 身为天才，我居然是家里最弱的？ Qiu'er the Vegetable Seller卖菜的秋儿Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted Chen Zhi'an transmigrates into the Great Wilderness, becoming a spoiled young marquis of a different world's Great Tang. From the start, he lands in jail for flirting with a princess! Even worse, he discovers that his bookish eldest brother, who spends all day cooped up at home, may be a reclusive powerhouse! His second brother, whose engagement was broken off, is the chosen one of destiny, an unrivaled swordsman who stands alone atop the martial world! His little sister is the reincarnation of 30.2kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    🔥🔥Book Synopsis: Ye Qianchen, son of the North, unleashes his ambition with a bloodbath in Chang'an. Amidst the shadows of the imperial court and the fervor of the martial world, power struggles vie for supremacy. Conquering the Northern Barbarians, waging war across the land, he reigns supreme in martial arts. At Fire Evil Ridge, wielding the Saint's Spear, he laughs at the capital of the Eastern Jin Dynasty with his sword. A prosperous era descends into chaos, heroes rise, and a story of iron will and tender heart paints a magnificent tale of the land.🔥🔥

12. 12 玄 Xuanhuan: The Sickly Crown Prince Summons the Heavens and Crushes the World 玄幻：病太子召唤诸天，暴压天下 Tiger-Riding Immortal骑虎仙人Historical2.7M WordsOngoing He is the crown prince of the Eastern Palace, but he is gravely ill, his mother is dead, and his maternal relatives are gone. He has neither power nor influence. The emperor dislikes him and uses him as bait, setting off a struggle among the Nine Dragons for the throne and grooming the strongest successor. His brothers all want him dead. In the end, he even dies a miserable death, frozen by his personal eunuch. What a tragic crown prince. Li Jingyuan arrives in this body, activates the Great 95.1kReads7.4Score6.6kShelves
13. 13 玄 Xuanhuan: I Just Ascended the Throne, and You Want Me to Restore the Great Feng Dynasty? 玄幻：朕刚登基，让我复国大奉？ Zhou Dacha周大茶Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Nan transmigrates as the Crown Prince of the Dafeng Empire and is about to ascend the throne when, to his shock, he awakens a Restoration System. [At age thirty-four, the Dafeng Dynasty falls, and you become the ruler of a fallen nation. The land is engulfed in war and overrun by demons. After months of wandering from place to place, you stand on a cliff atop a mountain in Jiangzhou. Deeply ashamed that you have failed your people and your ancestors, will you leap to your death, or will you 20kReads8.4Score1.2kShelves
14. 14 父 Father, Get a Clue! I Really Don’t Want to Rebel! 父皇：你懂点事，我真不想造反！ Eleven O'Clock十一点Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Animated comic: I Don't Want to Rebel Ning Fan transmigrates and becomes the Second Prince of the Dayu Dynasty. In this world, kingdoms battle one another, barbarians bring chaos, feudal lords rise up, and powerful warlords carve out their own territories. From the start, he awakens the Supreme Emperor System! [Ding! System mission issued: Build the Supreme Imperial Dynasty!] From the start, Ning Fan summons Dian Wei, reforms the military, establishes the Embroidered Guard and the Underworld, an 58.7kReads9.0Score4.5kShelves
15. 15 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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    Alternate history, no system, multiple female leads, clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, concise writing, national and personal vendettas, court intrigue and martial arts world, laughter and tears intertwined—please enjoy! [Thumbs up][Laughs][Please follow]

16. 16 我 I, the Sixth Prince of Dayan, Hold the World in My Hand! 我，大炎六皇子，只手遮天！ Listening to Rain over the Sea of Clouds云海听雨Historical761k WordsCompleted Rule the world when sober, sleep with beauties when drunk! Ning Cangsheng, the sixth prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, is known to everyone as a useless cultivator! But who knows that this prince, who seems to waste his days in drunken indulgence, is actually a peerless genius? A sudden conspiracy drags the sixth prince into the struggle for the throne! “Since you’ve pulled me into this whirlpool, I’ll show the world who the true ruler is! When people speak of all under heaven, they mean me, Ning 35.5kReads7.7Score1.8kShelves
17. 17 第 The Greatest Traitorous Chancellor 第一奸相 Sansan三三Historical478k WordsCompleted [Empress + History + Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Read] Xu Shuo transmigrated and found himself with a powerful general for a father, a man whose achievements threatened to overshadow the throne. From then on, he lived as a carefree wastrel, wanting nothing more than to coast on his family’s success. But while his father was away fighting for the country, the empress suddenly summoned him to the palace... Xu Shuo panicked. Your Majesty, what are you doing? Hurry up and put your clothes on! But 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's super good! The male lead is a spoiled brat who stumbles upon the empress bathing during her rebellion right at the beginning, and then begins to support her.

18. 18 从 From Toddler Prince to Sovereign of All Under Heaven [Infrastructure] 从奶娃诸侯王到天下共主【基建】 Peach Creek Wilds桃溪野Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing Original title: From Infant Prince to Ruler of All Under Heaven: Infrastructure Building [Feel-good power fantasy + adorable toddler from the start + gaming cheat + infrastructure building + farming + war + family and country + cute pets + romance?] [Serious Synopsis] If you come from across the sea and travel west, you will eventually find a prosperous city unlike anything in this world. It is the fiefdom of His Highness, the Prince of You: Youzhou. At the end of the dynasty, the land is strew 171.4kReads9.3Score18.8kShelves

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    Possessing any one of the following four abilities—martial arts world, imperial court, power struggles, or usurpation—allows one to command the masses.

19. 19 纨 The Sixth Prince, a Spoiled Brat: Plotting to Rule the Realm Since Age Eight 纨绔六皇子，从八岁开始布局天下 Bamboo Seven, Ink Traces竹柒墨痕Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The rating is a little low since the book just launched, but it will gradually rise] [Read with confidence] [Wulin] [Imperial Court] [Scheming] [Intelligence] [Martial Might] Ning Fan began transmigrating into a world that had never existed in history, where great dynasties vied for supremacy and martial arts flourished amid struggles for imperial power... So, starting at the age of eight, Ning Fan hid his true self and played the part of a spoiled young master. What others didn't know was that 5.5kReads8.1Score300Shelves
20. 20 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
21. 21 我 All My Talent Comes from Trouble 我这一身才华，全是劫 Spring Tribute春贡Eastern Fantasy117k WordsOngoing [One heroine + wuxia + court politics + subversion of transmigration tropes + no characters acting stupid] He brings civilization to the world and uses learning and martial skill to help the people. Cheng Hai sweeps away cults, destroys ritual altars, and rescues people from peril. Everything he does seems like the work of a true hero. He believes that if he rises high enough, he can surely bring new life to the common people. But as he fights to purge foreign forces, he pushes the martial world 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In a fictional world with no system, the protagonist relies solely on intelligence to navigate the power struggles within a martial arts world using modern tactics, while the villains are all exceptionally intelligent.

22. 22 玄EN Fantasy: Starting Blind, I Cultivate with an Erhu 玄幻：开局瞎子，从拉二胡开始 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted (The short drama is now streaming: Fantasy: Beginning with Two Springs Reflect the Moon) [Spending Life + Grinding and Lying Low] "Once a song breaks the heart, where in all the world can one find a kindred soul?" From the start, he transmigrated as a blind man and became a street musician. [Two Springs Reflect the Moon: LV2 (1/10000) Effect: Unblocks qi and blood, opens the meridians, dispels dampness, and warms the body] He is a blind street musician who wipes out an entire gang for 136.7kReads9.6Score14.1kShelves
23. 23 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 464Reads8.1Score191Shelves

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    That winter, the martial world died. The Heavenly Realm slaughtered the entire martial arts world, staining mountains and rivers with blood. Beauty is synonymous with death—Zhao Qinghe, the most beautiful princess in the world, the most beautiful woman under heaven. When she smiled, the world paled in comparison; when she drew her sword, even gods bowed. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword was invincible in three moves. Beside her were two even more dangerous women: Luo Qinghan, "Ink Feather Godslayer"; and Wen Wanqing, "Gentle Palm Suppressing Heaven." The three were unassuming, like refined ladies, like delicate flowers. Their two adorable pets were even more extraordinary: the Myriad Demonic Ice Python "Frost Profound," and the ancient divine beast "Soul-Devouring Golden Eyes" Ink Flame. The winter snow had not yet stopped, but the killing had already begun. The sharpest sword in the world was wrapped in the sweetest sugar.

24. 24 大 Ming Dynasty Tyrant: I’ll Extend the Dynasty’s Reign by 300 Years 大明暴君，我为大明续运三百年 Kunwu昆吾Historical6.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Passionate]+ [Struggle for supremacy]+ [Ruthless]+ [No System] “Zhu Youjian, go in peace. Everything you had will be inherited by me, Ye Xuan. From this day on, I am the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen. I swear here: Those you, Zhu Youjian, could not kill, I, Chongzhen, will kill. What you, Zhu Youjian, could not accomplish, I, Chongzhen, will accomplish. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are rebelling? Then it depends on whether I give them the chance! The J 100.2kReads9.2Score12.2kShelves
25. 25 跛 The Lame Prince 跛王爷 Egg Yolk Rice Dumpling with Pork鸭蛋黄小肉粽Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Note: No System, no transmigration, and no harem! [Court intrigue] [Battlefield campaigns] [The people of the realm] The border is under threat. Who will lead the troops to glory on the battlefield and face the enemy?! The crown prince is unfit to rule. Who will support the Second Prince's ascension, and who dares object?! Corrupt officials run rampant. Who will fear a bloodbath in the capital, their mansions swept clean?! The people suffer. Who will criticize sweeping reforms that transform the 32kReads8.6Score3kShelves

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    I like this kind of book, do you have any recommendations?

26. 26 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

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    Can we read some high-level martial arts novels with some brains? After reading these two, I feel like all the others are rubbish and completely mindless. When writing books, please don't just focus on the protagonist. I'm looking for high-quality fantasy martial arts novels.

27. 27 赶 You Banished Me to My Fief, So I Rebelled with the Prince of Beiliang 赶你去封地，你竟带着北凉王造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical3.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate World] [Feudal Prince] [Summoning] [Rapid Army Expansion] [Conquest] [Comedy] [Revenge] After transmigrating to the Great Yan Dynasty, Xiao Jing becomes the useless Third Prince in everyone's eyes. From the start, he is framed by a treacherous villain and exiled to the bitterly cold Qinzhou, where he is made Prince of Qin! Fortunately, Xiao Jing awakens his golden finger and immediately summons Huo Qubing and ten thousand elite Han cavalry! With swift, decisive action, he takes contro 92.2kReads8.0Score6.8kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book!!!

28. 28 大 Great Tang: A Million Private Soldiers, Li Er, Do You Regret It? 大唐：私兵百万，李二你后悔了吗 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Feudal Prince] [System] [Comedy] [Conquest] After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty as Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin, he is framed by Zhangsun Wuji and forced to take up his fief in Yizhou ahead of schedule. His status is awkward, he has no one to rely on, and he is nearly at the end of his rope. At the crucial moment, Li Ke awakens a System that uses fortune to summon civil officials and military generals to fight for him. Faced with the arrogance of the Crown Prince's faction, Li Ke summ 25.9kReads8.5Score1.8kShelves
29. 29 九 Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: The Good-for-Nothing Prince Is Banished to Beiliang from the Start 九子夺嫡：废物皇子开局被贬北凉 Little Beetle 339小小甲壳虫339Historical6.7M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Great Zhou dynasty, Li Xun became the unlucky, useless Sixth Prince. In the struggle for the throne among nine princes, he was marked as a loser from the very beginning. He was framed and exiled to the lands of Beiliang, yet his enemies still wouldn't leave him alone. After his golden finger awakened, Li Xun gained control of the Emperor's Support System and obtained terrifying power. Then he launched a powerful counterattack. When his enemies wouldn't let up, he simp 40.7kReads8.6Score3.1kShelves
30. 30 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.6kReads9.3Score8.2kShelves

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    1. A story of chivalry, court intrigue, cunning, ruthless yet taciturn, and calculating—Li Ziye 🍀 2. Same as above, a story of (Jianghu Fengyun), Jiang Fan, a fisherman on the Canglan River, who only wants to find his way home, but alas, he is caught in the web of Jianghu and cannot control his own destiny… The later parts are incredibly satisfying, with multiple female leads, good writing, and worth reading.

31. 31 秋 The Autumn Wind and Northern Geese Sword Art 秋风北雁诀 Smiling at the Setting Sun笑看斜阳Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted At first, I didn’t want to write about villains, but unfortunately, someone has to slowly turn bad. The martial world exists in everyone’s heart, and the martial world itself is treacherous, so people’s hearts are bound to be treacherous too! At first, I wrote everyone as simple and innocent, but unfortunately, innocence is only a façade, as well as an ideal we pursue in the beginning. Complexity is the true reality! Good and evil, truth and falsehood, right and wrong, love and hate, affection a 3.9kReads9.0Score322Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart] Come here, darling, this is the book you've been looking for! It perfectly meets your requirements! [Heart][Heart][Heart] It has both (jianghu grudges) and (martial arts world conflicts), as well as (imperial court), two armies clashing, no harem, no saintly figures, no system, and no brain drain! It's a fantastic martial arts novel set in the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty! [Sending Heart][Sending Heart][Sending Heart][Sending Heart]

32. 32 古 Lessons from Ancient History 3 古史今鉴3 An Emperor Through the Ages of Clouds, Moon, and Spring云月春秋一帝Historical1.7M WordsOngoing The Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties, followed by the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Beginning amid the Sixteen Kingdoms, the story ends with the fall of the Qing. A novel's surface, forged around the bones of true history. A tale of China's loyal heroes, carrying on the legacy of the Han people. In the early third century AD, the Three Kingdoms were reunited under the Jin dynasty, bringing the realm together. But this brief unity was merely the prelude to an even greater catastr 39Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 开EN A Demon Heart at Birth: The Rise of an Unrivaled Monster 开局移植妖魔心脏，成为绝世凶物 Shacha Noodles沙茶面Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsCompleted (No System, multiple female leads, neither wholly good nor wholly evil) Fang Ling possesses a Chaos Sacred Body. From the moment he was born, various factions fought to seize him. His heart, right eye, and precious bone were successively cut out… After being passed from hand to hand, Fang Ling was left on the steps of an ancient temple, barely clinging to life, by a kind-hearted stranger. No one knew that five peerless experts were secretly living in seclusion inside the temple. They had hidden 162.6kReads9.1Score17.1kShelves
34. 34 这 This Prince Has Gone Mad. Why Would You Provoke Him? 这皇子都疯了，你惹他干嘛？ Before the Wind Rises风未起Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + High-Stakes Scheming + Laying Low to Build Strength + Logical Plot + Brains and Brawn + Suspense + Ancient Espionage] His mother consort dies suddenly of an illness. His older brother dies mysteriously in battle. All his backers are gone!! His father distrusts him, and his other brothers all want him dead! Not a single court official is on his side? In that case, he has no choice but to carve out a path to survival from between the cracks! After transmigrating to another world, he b 62.3kReads8.8Score5.1kShelves

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    🌈①This story paints a magnificent picture of the intertwining of the martial arts world and the imperial court. How will a mentally challenged prince, with his frail body, stir up a storm in the martial arts world within an alternate history? ☘️ 🌈In the imperial court, where power struggles run deep, how will he use his "foolishness" as a shield to break through and survive? Witness how Xiao Wanping uses his masterful political skills to write a legend from a foolish prince to an emperor! ☘️

35. 35 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical167k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 173Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A group portrait of political intrigue, featuring the entrustment of a young heir, factional struggles, territorial expansion, the redress of old grievances, and counter-espionage. No time travel, no characters with illogical plots. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

36. 36 药EN Cauldron of the Medicine God 药神鼎 Chubby Radish胖胖的萝卜Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted (Mortal cultivation + no System + lighthearted + not a saint + multiple female leads + fast-paced) At the Foundation Establishment stage, he wins over a Nascent Soul uncle-master and a Core Formation senior sister; at the Deity Transformation stage, a Mahayana saintess. See how Ye Fei, an ordinary mortal, encounters one lucky opportunity after another and joyfully cultivates toward immortality. It starts slowly, but gets better and better as it goes. If something doesn't make sense at first, try 78.6kReads9.0Score8.6kShelves
37. 37 妖 The Evil Ninth Prince 妖孽九皇子 Jiangnan Goldfish江南金鱼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Ye Chen transmigrates into the body of the Ninth Prince of Xia. His royal brothers want him dead, the emperor wants him dead, and the powerful nobles at court all want him dead. Ye Chen has had enough. If everyone wants to kill me, then I’ll seize control of the military, train a million elite soldiers, sweep across the land, and claim the throne. 17.3kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
38. 38 血 Bloodstained Path to the Throne 血染皇途 Typing Machine1码子机1Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsCompleted Ye Xiao, the third prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, possessed peerless talent in martial arts. He entered the martial world at fourteen and wandered for ten years. After inheriting the legacy of the Human Emperor, he returned to court, intent on claiming imperial power. But what he never expected was that as soon as he returned to the capital, he would be granted a marriage. His bride-to-be was a female general who had committed an unforgivable offense, whose name struck fear into everyone in t 81.3kReads8.8Score7.9kShelves
39. 39 玄 Xuanhuan: You Were Told to Be a Villain, Not to Sleep in the Dragon’s Bed 玄幻：让你当反派，没让你睡龙床 The Couch Potato Wants a Comeback咸鱼想要翻身Eastern Fantasy303k WordsCompleted Li Hao transmigrated to a fantasy world and became the son of the Northern Defender Prince of Da Qian, a notorious young wastrel. Wait! This script doesn't seem quite right. Older sister: Any woman the Li family takes a fancy to will belong to the Li family sooner or later! Younger sister: My brother has the makings of a Great Emperor! Aunt: If the Yang family can rule this realm, why can't the Li family? 39Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    Don't read the first one! It has a low rating, but it's actually a good book. The main reason is that it concerns Wei Wu (the Wei ruler), but the author seems frustrated by the lack of a female lead, leading to the low rating. It's not that the book was abandoned; the author has been banned too many times and is somewhat suppressed. It gets better later on, but it's not quite there yet. [Facepalm][facepalm] The second book features a protagonist who is a son of God. He's quite benevolent, has many girlfriends, and becomes the Daoist partner of the reigning empress. [Kiss][kiss] The third book is purely political. The male lead is from a rural area who marries the daughter of a bureau chief and works hard to get promoted. However, the male lead is mostly portrayed as a political figure.

40. 40 流 Exile? No, I’m Here to Hand Out Money to the World 流放？不，是去给万国发钱 I'm a Hami Melon我是哈密瓜Historical4.0M WordsCompleted Li Zhao, the ninth prince of the Wu Kingdom, has spent years frequenting brothels, earning the disfavor of the current emperor, Wu Huang. Before the struggle among the nine princes for the throne has even begun, he nearly gets his engagement broken off by the most talented woman in the capital. Faced with the crown prince’s relentless pressure, Li Zhao stops drifting through life. Threshing machines, windmills, and curved-beam plows make their debut one after another. Granaries overflow, and 37.4kReads8.8Score4.3kShelves
41. 41 开 From the Start, I Defied My Master: Awakened a Divine Physique and Became a Saint! 开局冲师：觉醒神体，成为圣子！ Call Me a Dreamer叫我做梦Eastern Fantasy322k WordsOngoing [Student rebels against his master + empress + not monogamous + maxed-out looks + loves living off others] Transmigrator Su Tianyi learns one day, quite “by accident,” that his Holy Lord master failed to break through and has become a mortal. An utterly outrageous idea takes shape in his mind… Just as he hesitates, his cheat, the Fairy Portrait, arrives! The portrait's artifact spirit is an irreverent little girl named Chuchu. She tells Su Tianyi that he must become a student who rebels against 194Reads8.5Score134Shelves
42. 42 逍 The Carefree Crown Prince 逍遥太子传 Yan Shisan烟十叁Historical5.0M WordsCompleted + [Alternate world] + [Lighthearted] + [No angst] + [Wildly satisfying] + [No System] Ye Xun transmigrated. From the start, he was the Crown Prince of Great Xia, but unfortunately, he had already been deposed. Still, Ye Xun had no lofty ambitions. He only cared about money. All he wanted was to be an idle prince, indulging in wine and women and resting his head on a beauty’s lap. But things didn’t go as planned. Ye Xun had no intention of stirring up trouble again, yet he w 35kReads9.0Score3.6kShelves
43. 43 父 Father and Son Fight for the Crown Prince’s Seat 父子夺嫡 Yang Laosan杨老三Historical3.3M WordsCompleted My father is the crown prince, and he lets my stepmother harm me. I won’t put up with them. I’ll just give them a piece of my mind. My father murdered his own father and usurped the throne. When he ordered me back to the capital, I broke away and established my own domain. So what? A powerful enemy took the opportunity to attack me, but I defeated him. Then I forced the enemy kingdom’s empress dowager to marry me and seized their princess. Then I told my father, “Abdicate and surrender. Hand ove 14.7kReads8.6Score1.8kShelves
44. 44 碎 Shattering the Azure Heavens 碎苍天 A Homebody Bear Who Loves Anime喜欢二次元的宅熊Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless] + [The Martial World] + [Bizarre] + [Lord of the Mysteries] + [Gods and Demons] + [Technology] + [Revenge] + [Wits and Strategy] + [Pure Satisfaction] In a world where martial masters and sorcerers coexist, who can reach the heavens? In a primeval wasteland where fierce barbarians battle demonic beasts, who can rule over all creation? A lofty civilization looks down f 79.8kReads8.1Score7.8kShelves

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    The writing is delicate and the characters are well portrayed.

45. 45 极 The Finest Crown Prince 极品太子爷 Sea Dongqing海东青Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The original novel behind the hit short drama Crown Prince of Ancient Times. This hit web novel is also known as Crown Prince Regent. After transmigrating into the crown prince of Great Qin, I refuse to be a 996 wage slave in this life. I'll hold the power of the world in my waking hours and sleep in the embrace of beauties after a night of revelry. I'll execute treacherous ministers, destroy enemy kingdoms, and sail east to conquer Japan. The mighty authority of Great Qin will resound across 1.3kReads8.7Score266Shelves

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    The first few books mainly focus on power struggles and officialdom, but I personally prefer the sixth and seventh books. They contain stories of chivalry, revenge, bloodshed, and tears, as well as tales of embarking on a journey of cultivation in the martial world while remaining true to one's original aspirations.

46. 46 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.4kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
47. 47 模 Life Simulator: From the Start, the Heir Apparent Enters the Capital 模拟人生：开局世子入京 Chen cc Chen陈cc陈Eastern Fantasy308k WordsCompleted The moment Gu Sui opens his eyes, he finds himself in the Great River Dynasty of a fantasy world, as the heir to the Prince of Zhenbei. He had expected a life of wealth and luxury, with no worries about food or clothing. But instead, from the start, he is sent to the capital to marry into another family, imprisoned there and stripped of his freedom. Before long, he is caught up in a storm of great events, surrounded by flashing blades and hidden daggers. Fortunately, he has a life simulator that 71Reads7.3Score—Shelves
48. 48 娘 Mother, Please Stop Trying to Find Me a Concubine 娘，真的别给儿子纳妾啦 White Dragon, Don't Lurk白龙勿潜Historical905k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + alternate world + political intrigue + satisfying power fantasy Shen Zhi'an transmigrates into an ancient family of merchants as its only son. To ensure the Shen family line continues, his mother is intent on taking concubines for him so he can father a dozen sons. Shen Zhi'an's own dream is to live as a spoiled young master. But the world is in turmoil, and the Jiangnan Shen family has become a target of the imperial court. Shen Zhi'an has no choice but to flee. In Great Zho 5.4kReads—Score376Shelves

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    Look at this book, look at this book.

49. 49 争EN Contending for Supremacy: Summoning the Xiliang Iron Cavalry at the Start 争霸：开局召唤西凉铁骑 Hardworking Panda勤奋熊猫Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Lin Yi transmigrates to another world and becomes a prince's heir. There are no Four Books and Five Classics here, nor the Hundred Schools of Thought, but warfare rages on all the same. Dynasties rise and fall, ministers and nobles scheme, and heroes vie for control of the Central Plains. Fortunately, Lin Yi awakens a System and summons the fierce general Ma Chao and the elite Xiliang Cavalry from the Three Kingdoms era from the start. As long as he can win people over or beat them into submissi 25.2kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
50. 50 世 Your Highness, My Sword Saint Identity Has Been Exposed 世子殿下，我的剑圣身份被曝光 Mu Yi Shisan木易十三Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Ten years ago, he accidentally stumbled upon a princess bathing in the capital. His father sent him to the northern frontier to study under a master. Ten years later, he returned to the capital and met the princess again. But he never expected his princely father to arrange another marriage for him. Watch as Wang Quan turns the world upside down! 46kReads8.6Score3.9kShelves

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