Rule-Based Horror With a Rebellious Protagonist 规则怪谈 主角一身反骨

1. 1 规 Rule-Based Horror? I Choose to Rebel 规则怪谈？我选择叛逆 Alas, Deep Love奈何情深Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [A short drama adaptation of the same name is now available. You can watch it on the platform. Thank you for your support.] [Subverting expectations + no heroine + hilarious + sly schemer + rebellious + eerie + national fate] Rule-based horror descends upon Earth. The uncanny invades reality. Those chosen are sent into horror worlds, where they represent their respective nations and face the horrors within. Su Xiao is chosen by the horror world and entrusted with the task of representing the Dra 49.5kReads9.6Score6.2kShelves

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   ⓵ He'll give you a good beating at the drop of a hat, and the monsters in the ghost stories actually had a change of heart after being beaten so badly. ⓶ He was already a jerk, and with the added jerk buff, wow, he messed up the rules of the ghost stories and actually taught them how to talk properly. ⓷ Female-oriented, max combat power, brute force clears the game, but it's not just about brute force; he still has some intelligence.

2. 2 我 I’m the Trickster in the Rule-Breaking Horror Tales 我在规则怪谈做老六 Remembering Youth纪念青春Mystery652k WordsCompleted [Complete, with a universally praised ending] [Rebellious Oddball + School Oddball + Lin Chen the Oddball + Comedy + Crazy Antics + The Uncanny + National Fortune + Mental Illness] [Readers say it becomes legendary from the third instance onward] He swaps a hen’s eggs for pebbles and lets her sit on them for half a month, hands sandpaper to his roommate while he’s on the toilet, and buys ten steamed buns for a beggar who asks for money to eat, then watches him finish them… Lin Chen is an oddba 9.2kReads9.4Score1kShelves
3. 3 规 Rules of the Strange: She Conquers the Supernatural World and Becomes a Legend 规则怪谈，她在诡异世界通关封神 Xu Ruopingsheng徐若平笙Mystery307k WordsCompleted The story is complete. [Female-Oriented, No Romance, Mystery, Deduction, Power Fantasy, Light Infinite-Loop Elements; the heroine is just an ordinary person] The supernatural returns, and strange tales descend upon the world. Wen Qi is chosen by the supernatural world. As one of the chosen, she bears the hopes of her country. She must do her best to survive in the supernatural world's strange-tale instances and even earn rewards. Watching Wen Qi on the livestream, with her rumpled clothes, bird' 671Reads8.9Score110Shelves
4. 4 当 When I'm in the Rules Horror Game, Nothing Is Forbidden 当我在规则怪谈百无禁忌 Xu Moqing徐墨卿Mystery542k WordsCompleted [No female lead + supernatural horror + mental illness + comedy + national destiny] My name is Su Ming, and I'm a transmigrator. I currently work at Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital, where I'm in charge of the important project of “being studied.” They keep saying I'm sick, but I know I'm fine. It's the world that's sick. After I escaped from the psychiatric hospital, I was chosen by Rule Horror to become Longguo's chosen participant, representing Longguo in the upcoming horror games. [Ding! The Ho 65.5kReads9.6Score7.5kShelves

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   Both of these books feature a rebellious streak. The second book features a gifted brat who not only has a rebellious nature but also bullies the supernatural without any limits, showing no regard for martial ethics.

5. 5 七 At Seven Years Old, I Was Chosen to Take Part in the Rules Horror Game 七岁的我，被选中参加规则怪谈 One-Sixth六分之一Mystery522k WordsCompleted No female lead + national fate + eerie mysteries + comedy + unconventional ideas Lin Yuan transmigrates to Blue Star, a parallel world, and is chosen to take part in a rules-based horror game. From the start, he activates an SSS-rank talent. [SSS-Rank Talent: Ghostbane] [Talent Effect 1: Rules are completely useless against you. When you break the rules of a horror scenario, the corruption of its world has no effect on you.] [Talent Effect 2: When a creature in a horror scenario feels negative e 58kReads9.6Score6.4kShelves
6. 6 规 Rule Horror: I'm Even More Twisted Than the Supernatural! 规则怪谈：我比诡异还变态！ Hurry Up and Eat Hot Pot抓紧吃火锅Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted [Unhinged + rebellious + no female lead + hilarious + bizarre + national destiny] My name is Xu Ye. I was born without the ability to feel pain, and my favorite thing is looking for a thrill. I heard that the Rule-Bound Horror arrived, and every country would randomly select a “Chosen One” to enter a game instance. After waiting a whole month, and watching five Chosen Ones die one after another, I finally got my wish and became the sixth Chosen One, the real wild card representing the Dragon Kin 35.9kReads9.4Score4kShelves

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   After finishing "The Rebellion," I hesitated for two years, unable to find another rule-based fantasy infinite flow novel that suited me, until I read "The Rebellion." It's no exaggeration to say that this book has the most complete and grand world-building of the dozen or so rule-based fantasy novels I've read so far. It's suitable for rule-based fantasy fans who enjoy shipping characters. Bai Xun and Xu Ye are a great pairing. However, the ending is a bit disappointing because there's not much plot about Bai Xun. After becoming a god, Xu Ye—or more accurately, the God of Night and the chosen one of Blue Star—has a rift, perhaps like the relationship between Lu Xun and Runtu. Close friends are now addressed with "you" (formal). Especially towards the end, I felt particularly sorry for Chen Yue; he could never be with Xu Ye again as before. But novels always have regrets, right? (There are no absolute good or bad characters in this book; their personalities are very three-dimensional. For example, Sato Ichiro, who only wanted to stay by his grandmother's side forever, committed a terrible mistake that harmed the country. Or, the upright Ivan could even divide the body with a blank expression (?). However, there are two issues with the character development. Firstly, the supporting characters, despite being extensively and vividly portrayed, lack proper exits; they're mostly glossed over, which can be a bit disconcerting (perhaps because I particularly like Sang Wen). Secondly, Ivan's mental instability after He Wen's death, including his inexplicable love for a physical entity, somewhat undermines his character (this is a bit much for Mai, really not suitable for hotpot). The author's writing style is very cute, sometimes including images that fit the context or a cute tilde; I suspect Xu Ye's prototype might be the author ( ). The author has basically resolved all the foreshadowing, which is really great! The later chapters are truly enjoyable to read. Aside from removing the setting that Ivan has a wife and children, I think everything else is excellent. Overall, this book is definitely worth reading, especially for fans of rule-based supernatural tales. Even if you're not a fan, don't overthink it; there aren't any super complicated deductions, making it very easy to understand. The protagonist's unique character development is absolutely rare.

7. 7 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 871Reads—Score183Shelves

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   1. The female lead has an incredibly imaginative mind. 2. Gu Yi's endless deductions. 3. Finally, we know who the nemesis of rule-based supernatural tales is. 4. My absolute favorite!!! 5. The best of Chinese horror. (Recommended #4)

8. 8 怪 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.7kShelves
9. 9 怪 Urban Legends: Who Let This Taoist Priest In Here? 怪谈：谁放这个道士进这里的？ Mao Erbai毛二百Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted This book has a short drama adaptation. Rules of Terror: This Taoist Priest Is Acting Strange. Now streaming [No Female Lead] [Hilarious] [Hotheaded Hero] [Supernatural] [National Destiny] Rules of Terror descend upon the world, and the Dragon Nation loses five rounds in a row. For the sixth round, Chen Yang is chosen to represent his country. Just as the nation assumes he is an ordinary nobody, Chen Yang takes off his jacket, revealing the yellow robe underneath. Chen Yang: "Yee-hee-hee! Ever s 16.3kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
10. 10 贫 I Use Chinese-Style Horror Dungeons to Scare the Whole World to Tears! 贫道用中式恐怖副本吓哭全球！ Falling in Love with the Wind爱上听风Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted [Chinese-Style Horror] [National Fate] [Thriller Game] [No Female Lead] [Global Livestream] [Mild Horror, Not for the Fainthearted] Lin Ye, a Taoist priest, transmigrates to a parallel world where the paranormal has descended. Every country in this world must create paranormal scenarios for other countries to challenge. The winners receive National Fate rewards, while the losers are punished. However, due to a gap in its horror culture, Longguo's scenarios are often cleared easily by other c 25.9kReads7.4Score3.4kShelves
11. 11 规 Rule Horror: I'm a Scholar!! 规则怪谈：我是读书人啊！！ Yam and Blueberry Don't Go Together山药不搭蓝莓Mystery365k WordsCompleted Guan Ziliang had just passed the written portion of the national civil service exam when he got so excited that he keeled over and died. When he woke again, he was in a strange new world. [Welcome to the Haunted Park] [Loading the Game of Despair…] [Ding! Player Guan Ziliang of the Dragon Kingdom, successfully loaded!] “If you can’t understand reason, this monk knows a few moves with his fists.” “Technically, you’re not allowed to hit the supernatural, but he’s the one who makes the rules.” A hi 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    How can a scholar be called rebellious?

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