The Hero Is an Easygoing Prince or Imperial Son, Hiding His Profound Cultivation from the World 男主是闲散王爷或者皇子，身负高深修为却隐藏于世

1. 101 一 I Only Wanted to Die, Yet Became an Emperor for the Ages? 一心求死，反倒成为千古一帝？ me Stingy Pigme小气猪Historical1.5M WordsOngoing (Adapted drama title: The Useless, Bottom-Ranked Prince Becomes an Emperor for the Ages. This novel has been adapted into a hit animated comic on Hongguo. Thank you all so much for your love and support.) [Pure wish fulfillment] + [Trampling the rules] + [Unhinged] + [Going berserk] + [Clapping back] + [Rebellious to the core] + [Rebellion] Ordinary man Li Chengze transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a prince. Who would have thought the System would tell him that if he could manage to die 171.8kReads8.6Score13.1kShelves
2. 102 开 From the Start, I Forced the Emperor’s Sister-in-Law to Marry Me. You Say It Was for the Empire? 开局强娶皇嫂，你说是为了社稷？ Wang Guagua王瓜瓜Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Pure feel-good fun + multiple heroines + a sly male lead + no pressure Chu Feng transmigrates into the Great Qian dynasty and becomes the Sixth Prince, but he has no interest in the throne and enjoys a carefree life. That is, until one day, the Third Prince frames him, leading to a night of passion with the Third Prince's sister-in-law. The next day, they are caught in the act and dragged before the emperor. Just as things threaten to spiral out of control, Chu Feng suddenly awakens a System. He 65.3kReads8.1Score7.8kShelves
3. 103 开 From the Start, I Become an Emperor: I Make the Female Emperor Kneel in Submission 开局成帝：杀得女帝跪地臣服 Dao Cheng道成Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Confucian Way + Sword Way + Devouring Way! An Invincible Hero! Absolutely Invincible!!] From the start, he takes one breath and becomes a Great Emperor. With the two supreme emperor-grade techniques, “One Breath Creates Three Pure Ones” and “Heavenly Rebirth of Samsara,” Zhang Zifan possesses three bodies that each cultivate a different path: Confucianism, swordsmanship, and devouring. He can also revive without limit. His true self lies low in a small world, plotting every move and ruling the 4.9kReads7.6Score325Shelves

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   In the third book, the male protagonist gains ten thousand years of cultivation and directly becomes a Great Emperor! Alone, he roams the world with his sword, belonging to no faction, single-handedly dominating eternity! In the first book, the male protagonist starts with the cultivation of a Great Emperor, belonging to no faction! He can transform into the Three Pure Ones with a single breath, simultaneously operating three accounts. If others can't defeat him, they call on their ancestor; if his smaller account can't defeat him, he calls on his larger account!

4. 104 别 Don't Mess with Me, My Wife Is Princess Gaoyang of the Great Tang 别惹我，我老婆大唐高阳公主 Abode Embracing Stars and Bright Moon抱星明月居Historical1.5M WordsCompleted New novel: "A Longevity Seeker in the Tang Dynasty, But from the Start, I’m at Xuanwu Gate?" Chen Yan, a medical genius, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and becomes the son of a founding hero. His new family has an illustrious history: Two of his uncles died in battle for Li Shimin, and his father gave his life protecting Empress Zhangsun during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. In recognition of the family’s generations of loyalty, Li Shimin grants Chen Yan the title 76.3kReads8.3Score5.3kShelves

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   🦀🦀A wedding prank caused a sensation in Chang'an. A fight broke out over a mere disagreement. The son of a founding hero, who had only wanted to relax and enjoy life, frequenting brothels and living the life of a carefree, wealthy young master, was shocked when the Emperor decided to marry Princess Gaoyang to him! Their first meeting was nothing short of a catfight. Their banter was hilarious.

5. 105 开 I Became an Emperor from the Start, and the Holy Maiden Became My Maid 开局成帝，圣女为婢 Lonely Young Man孤独青年Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Invincible + swordsmanship + empress + decisive and ruthless + satisfying power fantasy] Qin Yun transmigrates to the Tianwu Continent and becomes the most useless disciple of the Juexian Sect. Just as he's worrying about his predicament, the Invincible Sign-in System arrives. [Ding! Sign-in successful. Congratulations, Host, you've obtained the cultivation of a Great Emperor.] [Ding! Sign-in successful. Congratulations, Host, you've obtained fifty thousand years of cultivation.] [Ding! Sign-in 5.5kReads8.1Score399Shelves
6. 106 一 A Blossom, A Cup of Wine, An Immortal Life 一花一酒一仙人，亦眠亦醉亦长生 Eat a Billion Less少吃亿点Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [This book is also known as The Nine Tales of Peach Blossom Spring] [The print edition of The Nine Tales of Peach Blossom Spring goes on sale at 7 p.m. on November 15!] [Immortality + taking disciples + no female lead + lighthearted comedy, no tearjerkers] When your master serves food, you spin the table; when your master chants a spell, you chatter away. When your master rests, you sing; when your master sleeps in, you bang on a pot. Your master is immortal, but your life is short; your master 199.2kReads9.5Score24.5kShelves
7. 107 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.6kReads9.6Score70.4kShelves

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   I highly recommend this book. The top assassin organization hidden in the shadows turns out to be run by someone else. Who would have thought that the master of the First Tower was originally a spoiled brat with no cultivation? Watch how I, Li Ziye, treat the world as a chessboard and make my moves.

8. 108 玄 Xuanhuan: Simplifying Life, I Became a Great Emperor from the Start! 玄幻：简化人生，开局即大帝！ Books Ascend the Dragon Hall书登龙堂Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible protagonist + contest for imperial supremacy + decisive and ruthless + simplified cultivation techniques + cunning + fast-paced] He gets the Simplification System from the start, and it can simplify anything! So let's start by simplifying my life! One step to the Great Emperor Realm, invincible from the start. [Chaotic Gods and Demons Visualization Method]... Simplification successful... Visualize gods and demons → think... Li Changsheng lets his imagination run wild for a moment. “C 3.5kReads8.0Score245Shelves
9. 109 我 I, the Heir of Beiliang, Am Invincible. What's So Strange About That? 我，北凉世子，无敌很正常吧？ Running Pork Knuckle奔跑的肘子Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted From the start, he becomes the heir of Beiliang, but he's born with a useless body and mocked as a cripple. A cripple? This heir has a survival System. As long as I avoid danger, I earn rewards. And you call me a cripple? The Great Freedom Immortal Art, the Great Dao Sacred Body, the Dawn White Dragon, the Divine Wutong Tree... What do you think it's like to cultivate immortality in a martial arts world? There's only one word for it: invincible! Whether you're a killer born with a sword physique 10.2kReads7.7Score501Shelves

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   🔥🔥🔥The first book features a protagonist whose father is King Wu Cheng, commanding an army of 300,000 to guard the frontier. The protagonist is taken to the northern border by his father for secretly watching Princess Yu. [Eating melon emoji] He becomes an apprentice on the mountain.

10. 110 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Fine Prince 大唐好贤王 The Six Arts of the Gentlemen君子六艺Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [Funny and Stress-Relieving + Fiery Battles + Alternate History + “A Loving Father and Filial Son” + Top-Tier Jokesters Teaming Up + No System, Just a Golden Finger + Deep Grandparent-Grandchild Bond] In an alternate universe, in another Tang dynasty, the blood of the Xuanwu Gate Incident stained the flagstones beneath the palace walls red, and a different legend of the prosperous Tang began! Li Kuan, the second prince raised by his grandmother, Empress Dowager Taimu, survived a brush with dea 56.2kReads9.4Score4.8kShelves

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    Funny and exciting, Li Er, you tyrant! 🤫 The King of Chu goes on an outing, everyone take back their bags! Who wouldn't love this adorable little cutie? Just how much wealth did Grandmother leave behind?

11. 111 长 The Immortal Prince: Invincible from the Start, Watching Dynasties Rise and Fall 长生皇子：开局无敌，看王朝起落 Storyteller唱书人Eastern Fantasy548k WordsCompleted Immortality, invincibility, mostly slice of life (View the world’s turmoil and the rise and fall of dynasties through the eyes of an immortal and invincible protagonist) Li Ping'an transmigrates into a fantasy world of great scholars, true Buddhas, and Qi refiners, becoming the Third Prince of the Great Yu Dynasty. From the start, he gains an Immortality System and is rewarded with invincible cultivation! From then on, he begins a life of watching prosperity rise and fall and the sun and moon wa 1.1kReads5.6Score104Shelves

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    The protagonist starts as the third prince, possessing the ability of immortality and invincibility, observing the development of the dynasty from the perspective of an outsider.

12. 112 落 A Life of Banditry? I'll Build a Legacy 落草为寇？我打造基业 Dancing Strokes跳动的笔画Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Fantasy, transmigration, war, strategic conquest] He begins on the run, takes a mountain stronghold as his own, commands elite troops, conquers bandit camps, builds high walls, and gathers strength to save his mother. This is a world where humans, barbarians, and demons coexist, locked in endless warfare. Watch as the protagonist, Qin Lang, wields the Imperial Edict to summon the legacies of China's divine generals and mythical beasts, establishing a mountain domain in another world and buildin 2.9kReads8.4Score138Shelves
13. 113 凉 The Cold King 凉王 Salty Lime咸青柠Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Special forces soldier Xiao Ning transmigrated into the Great Qin Dynasty. He was an unloved prince; a discarded son exiled to the wilderness; a powerful rival feared by the crown prince and the other princes; and the revered Prince of Liang, respected by the common people and soldiers! Surrounded by enemies, he fears nothing. He'll crush them all and claim victory. Whoever dares stand in my way as I ascend the throne, I'll send straight to the King of Hell. Your Majesty, would you like to give 5kReads8.8Score365Shelves
14. 114 纨 The Playboy Heir: Seeking the Female General's Hand in Marriage from the Start 纨绔世子，开局求娶女将军 Ri Lifan日立凡Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Li Mao, the only son of a powerful prince of a different surname, was sent to the capital as a political hostage. Li Mao’s wish was to make such a mess of the capital one day that the emperor would see him for the useless second-generation heir he was, and realize there was no point in keeping him. So, when the dynasty’s most celebrated female general returned victorious from war, Li Mao asked the emperor for her hand in marriage, hoping to destroy his good reputation once and for all. At court, 31kReads8.8Score3.4kShelves

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    This novel is beautifully written; every sentence is meticulously crafted, and every paragraph is brimming with emotion. The plot is superb, employing various rhetorical devices such as metaphor, personification, and symbolism, which imbue the entire novel with poetry and artistry. I personally found it extremely enjoyable; anyone interested should definitely check it out—it's a masterpiece!

15. 115 无 The Invincible Prince of Qin 无敌六王爷 Writing to Pay Off My Debts码字还债Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [Farming + Lighthearted Comedy + Political Intrigue] Qin Feng transmigrated to the Great Qing Dynasty and became a prince ruling the frontier lands of Liao. After spending six years building his own ideal city, he planned to live the carefree life of a leisurely prince. But then his father, whom he had never even met, impersonated an imperial envoy and secretly slipped into Qin Feng’s fief. Coal, paved roads, apartment blocks, communal kitchens, and an ironworks! Confronted with this strange nor 15.5kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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    Transmigrating to the Daqing Dynasty, witness how Qin Feng, the Liao Dynasty's border king, builds his ideal city on the frontier, engaging in farming, political intrigue, and hilarious antics! A historical time-travel + invincible, exhilarating story.

16. 116 召 Summon the Heroes: The Iron-Blooded Emperor 召唤群雄：铁血帝王 A Man's Cigarette男人的烟Eastern Fantasy896k WordsCompleted After accidentally transmigrating to the Kingdom of Canghai, he became a puppet emperor of the age. The empress dowager ruled from behind the curtain, holding all the power and controlling the court. Lin Hao transmigrated and refused to settle for an ordinary life. With the System’s help, he would bring peace to the world. 2.1kReads8.1Score107Shelves
17. 117 父 Father, I Only Want to Be a Prince 父皇，我只想当个王爷 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical5.3M WordsCompleted In the 115th year of the Jingli era, the realm was in turmoil, with three kingdoms standing in opposition. On that day, Ye Zhuo, heir to the Prince of Shou, opened his eyes after being unconscious for three years... Ye Zhuo only wanted to live a quiet, carefree life as a hedonistic playboy. But he was so outstanding that he shone wherever he went. See how Ye Zhuo carves out a path to becoming a wise prince in this chaotic age, one that belongs to him alone! 27.4kReads8.7Score2.3kShelves

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    The male protagonists are: ① Ye Zhuo originally wanted to live a carefree life, but gold always shines, and he couldn't just lie low. ② He wanted to be a playboy, but the people around him were all unreliable, and he was sent flying. ③ Zhou Yuan, after transmigrating, originally wanted to fish, drink tea, and listen to music in brothels, but he was too outstanding and couldn't stay idle at all.

18. 118 嫁 After Marrying a Spoiled Prince, I Win His Affection by Doing Nothing 嫁给纨绔王爷后，我靠咸鱼被娇宠 Mu Yihua Ting木易华庭Ancient Romance143k WordsCompleted [Male lead x female lead, both devoted only to each other, sweet romance] Chu Guo, a modern-day bit-part actress, gets the shock of her life when she transmigrates. Even worse, she wakes up in the body of a timid, cowardly daughter of the prime minister. She arrives just in time for a royal banquet, where a talent contest is being held. Chu Guo knows that in ancient times, events like this are either a beauty pageant for the emperor or a wife-selection contest for the princes. To avoid being cho 57Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    This is a short, non-padded time-travel novel. The prince, seemingly indifferent to worldly affairs, wants to marry an easy-to-control wife. At a palace banquet, he takes a liking to the female lead, who isn't particularly talented. Little does he know he'll end up marrying the most difficult woman to control.

19. 119 从 The Man Who Walked Out of the Heavenly Prison 从天牢走出来的男人 Rogue Lao Wang流氓老王Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Chu Ye, heir to the Chu family, is the number one wastrel in the Great Zhou Dynasty, with countless heinous crimes to his name. In just four years, he was thrown into the imperial prison eleven times, yet walked out unscathed every time. The reason was his grandfather, the fearsome Northern Frontier Prince, who commanded a million troops. But this time, Chu Ye crossed the emperor’s bottom line. Imprisoned for the twelfth time, he was exiled to the perilous Abyssal Reach. Countless factions and i 11.1kReads8.9Score883Shelves

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    ⭐①The male lead was initially the heir of the Prince of Zhenbei, spending his days in brothels and listening to music, becoming the dynasty's number one playboy. Later, he overthrew the dynasty, his sister became the empress, and he himself became a carefree prince. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

20. 120 流 The Rogue Son-in-Law: The Empress's Courtier 流氓赘婿：女帝裙下臣 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a fictional world, I became a lowly live-in son-in-law. I’d planned to drink tea, fish, flirt with women, listen to opera, and enjoy a laid-back life, but... “Husband, help me!” “Dear son-in-law, help me!” “Young master, help me!” “Beloved minister, help me!” Fine, I guess I won’t be able to relax. It’s up to me to protect this realm. So Zhou Yuan investigates major cases, reforms the bureaucracy, suppresses rebellions, opens sea routes, and expands the frontier... He t 31.5kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves
21. 121 北 Northern Song: I Hear Someone Is Livestreaming the Destruction of My Civilization 北宋：听说有人直播要灭我文明 Working Stiff打工仔Historical893k WordsCompleted (Livestreaming + lighthearted comedy + conquering the world + game-powered golden finger) Cao Chuan transmigrates to the late Northern Song with all the resources from the game "Three Kingdoms Conquest", becoming a squad leader in the Imperial Guard. From the start, he has the highest possible combat ability and five thousand elite troops. Zhao Fujin tells the viewers in her livestream, “This is great, guys! I’ve found an unparalleled warrior.” Cao Chuan: “Damn it, I hear people in the West want 661Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Story Synopsis: These are subjects or princes/crown princes. Character traits: Excellent. Genre: Cultivation, Fantasy, Ancient, Historical, Imaginative, Alternate Universe. Recommendation Rating: 3-4 stars.

22. 122 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 230.3kReads9.5Score28.7kShelves

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    [Cool][Cool] Holy crap, this is a masterpiece! It's definitely Tomato's only masterpiece. It's so funny, the more you read, the funnier it gets, the more you want to read, and you'll want to finish it in one go. It's a novel you'd stay up all night to finish.

23. 123 大 Great Tang: After I Transmigrated, I Just Gave Up 大唐：穿越之后，我直接开摆 Number One Luosifen螺蛳粉第一Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + early Tang history + no System + behind-the-scenes support] Wei Anping accidentally transmigrates to the early Tang dynasty. As a transmigrator, he has none of the usual golden fingers, so... he gives up and takes it easy! At the Prince of Qin’s residence, he looks Li Er straight in the eye. “What are you waiting for? Get rid of those two brothers, lock your father up, and hurry up and become emperor!” Li Er asks on the spot, “How should I do it?” Wei Anping: “Isn’t it simple? 3.3kReads8.5Score136Shelves
24. 124 操 Controlling the Ancestors: Creating a Millennium-Old Clan from the Chu-Han Contention 操控祖宗：从楚汉争霸创千年世家 Just Pay Me给钱就行Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A story of a millennium-old clan and its ancestors After graduating from university, Chen Cheng gained the ability to travel through time, going back and forth across history to control his own ancestors! If he can't get rich in the present, he'll start in ancient times! He takes a leg from Xiang Yu during the Chu-Han Contention, becomes Emperor Wen of Han's tutor amid the Lü Clan Disturbance, pushes through reforms in Emperor Jing of Han's era, and turns the tide in the late Eastern Han! The Ji 96.3kReads8.9Score7.8kShelves

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    A thousand years of heritage unfolds, time and space traverse, ancestral might shines forth. The Han dynasty's tide swept across the land, its fame astounding; the Jin dynasty's waves surged, reshaping the course of history. An uncrowned family stands majestically, its history marked by unbridled arrogance. Chen Cheng, with his masterful brush, paints a vivid picture, capturing the rise and fall of dynasties throughout the ages. [Thinking][Thinking]

25. 125 双 A Comparison of Two Great Qin Empires: The Whole Nation Ascends, Leaving the Ancestral Dragon Green with Envy 双大秦对比：举国飞升祖龙馋坏了 Light, O Light光啊光Historical381k WordsCompleted Ying Chen: “I’ve got my army at the gates, ready to rebel and seize the Great Qin, and the System only shows up now?” The Investment Comparison System has arrived. The Great Qin transformed by a transmigrator is set against the original Great Qin world. The people of both worlds will judge them. Victory in the comparison brings rewards. Golden Armor Quells the Rebellion VS Usurping the Edict to Seize the Throne All Nations Pay Homage VS Pointing at a Deer and Calling It a Horse The Entire Nation 723Reads7.8Score103Shelves
26. 126 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

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    🍒🍒🍒🍒 "A masterpiece in my mind, highly recommended! This novel is hailed as a masterpiece on Tomato, it's super good, the plot is exciting, the content is vivid, it's high-energy from beginning to end, and it's a very enjoyable read!"

27. 127 快 I'm Almost Invincible, but Father Emperor Wants Me to Marry the Empress Next Door 快苟到无敌，父皇让我娶隔壁女帝 Storyteller唱书人Eastern Fantasy288k WordsCompleted [Keep a low profile until the end + hidden powerhouse + one heroine + feel-good story] Lin Changsheng transmigrates into a fantasy world and becomes the fourth prince of the Great Yu Kingdom. He comes from an unbelievably powerful family. His great-grandmother and maternal grandfather are both among the top five experts in the world, and his father is a Golden Light Great Sage. He also awakens a System. After secretly building up his strength for three hundred years, he reaches eighth place in t 20Reads6.9Score—Shelves
28. 128 我 My Brother-in-Law Is the Crown Prince, So What's Wrong with Me Being a Spendthrift? 我姐夫是太子，我纨绔点怎么了？ Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [Farming] + [lighthearted] + [alternate setting] + [no System] + [distinctive characters] Xu Xian, a young master who transmigrates to the state of Chu, is a genuine good-for-nothing rich kid. He gets the young masters of the Duke's estate to skip school, and somehow comes away from the entertainment house with more money than he went in with. He kicks and punches powerful court officials, and goes sword to sword with the capital's nobility. He does business on a grand scale despite the laws res 55kReads8.7Score3.9kShelves

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    Meets the requirements.

29. 129 大 Great Qin: Crossing the Tribulation of Thunder from the Start, Ying Zheng Invites Me Out of the Mountains 大秦：开局渡雷劫，嬴政请我出山 Lin Jiuhuo林九火Anime Fanfiction407k WordsCompleted Li Yaofeng transmigrated to the Qin era and awakened the Great Qin National Fortune System. He overcame a lightning tribulation from the start, and emerged from seclusion invincible! Ying Zheng is gravely ill, and Great Qin is in danger? Here, take a Longevity Pill! The music and dancing must go on! The realm is in turmoil, with undercurrents everywhere? I’ll bring out one flying sword! Whether it’s the vertical and horizontal strategists of Guigu, the Eight Swords of Yue, or Yin-Yang secret art 5.7kReads7.4Score212Shelves
30. 130 太 The Great Mystic Prison-Suppressing Scripture 太玄镇狱经 Su Chen酥尘Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan] [Slow Burn] [Lighthearted] [Overwhelming Power] [Slice of Life] [Female Lead] Su Chen, the Third Prince of Great Yan, is regarded as a useless good-for-nothing by the imperial family. Sent alone to Great Xuan as a hostage, he plans to quietly build up his strength at the hostage residence. But the place turns out to be rather different from what he imagined. What do you mean being a hostage is more comfortable than being a prince? What do you mean my maid is actually Great Xuan's elde 54.5kReads8.5Score3.6kShelves

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    They match, they're all quite nice.

31. 131 开 The Empress Is My Principal Wife From the Start 开局女帝做正宫 Spicy Little Crawfish劲爆小龙虾Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Xiao Tian, a man with a persecution complex, is the top operative of Earth’s assassin organization and a grandmaster who has mastered both internal and external arts. When he is surrounded and attacked, he transmigrates to another world where combat power is off the charts and becomes the Empress’s husband. In the eyes of others, Xiao Tian is an ordinary man with no cultivation, the world’s number one kept man. And, right on cue, the System arrives. This seems to be a story about an Earthling wi 27kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    The first book features a single female lead. The male lead, a prince, returns from his travels fearless and marries a general's daughter. Throughout the story, the fifth prince is brave but reckless yet righteous, providing constant laughs. In the early part, he protects the woman, and later they fight side-by-side. The second book features a descendant of the Yellow Emperor, possessing unparalleled power and a seemingly perfect, albeit hidden, nature. He thinks he's hiding his true abilities, but everyone knows. He only wants to be a carefree, pampered prince, spouting humorous platitudes, but in reality, he's clueless about everything.

32. 132 杀 God-Slaying Prince: From the Start, I Married a Mad Princess 杀神皇子：开局迎娶疯批郡主 Gentle Beast温良野兽Eastern Fantasy784k WordsCompleted After pretending to be an idiot for eighteen years, the foolish Sixth Prince Chen Sinian is granted an arranged marriage by the emperor. In reality, he is being sent as a hostage to the battle-hardened Prince of Zhenbei. His bride is the prince's second daughter, a Junzhu and one of Great Yu's Four Great Beauties, but also a madwoman with a volatile streak. Chen Sinian is mocked by everyone in the realm: a fool and a lunatic, what a perfect match! But once freed from the shackles of the dynasty, 126Reads5.5Score—Shelves
33. 133 没 Without Any Talent for Cultivation, I Have No Choice but to Secretly Become Invincible 没有修炼天赋的我只好偷偷无敌了 Su Chen酥尘Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Also known as: “I'm the Young Master of the Demonic Path. What's the Big Deal About Capturing a Saintess of the Righteous Path?” and “I Have No Talent for Cultivation, So I Can Only Secretly Become Invincible” (No System, one heroine, wish-fulfillment, everyday life, lighthearted, imperial dynasty.) Three thousand years ago, the master of the Bitter Depths Sword, one of the Six Great Divine Weapons, sealed the Sacred Province single-handedly, then vanished without a trace. Three thousand years l 29.8kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves
34. 134 纨 The Arrogant Regent Forcefully Steals the Bride 纨绔摄政王强势抢亲 Thinking of Bamboo and Flute念竹思笛Ancient Romance247k WordsCompleted [The seemingly spoiled, lovesick Prince Regent ✘ the foodie young princess of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, who’d rather throw a punch than say a word] [A sweet romance with just a touch of silliness. The author’s values follow the looks; if that bothers you, don’t read.] The first rule of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household: Men do not take concubines, and women do not become concubines. Ling Mo, the Prince Regent, has been doted on since childhood. He has always had someone he can’t stop thinki 4.8kReads9.2Score435Shelves
35. 135 我 I Help Ying Zheng from the Start and Become the Six Kingdoms' Public Enemy 我，开局辅佐嬴政，成为六国公敌 A Leaf in Guazhou一叶瓜州Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted Zhang He transmigrates to the Great Qin dynasty and gains the strongest support System. As long as he helps Ying Zheng, he gets a ten-draw summon. So Zhang He sets out on diplomatic missions to the six kingdoms. He roars through their courts, berates the King of Han, points his sword at the King of Zhao, sweet-talks the King of Chu, sows discord with the King of Qi, schemes against the King of Yan, and outmaneuvers the King of Wei. With Zhang He's help, Great Qin's iron cavalry crushes the six k 10.2kReads9.2Score779Shelves
36. 136 孤 I, the Ninth Prince of Great Shang, Am Invincible from the Start 孤，大商九皇子，开局即无敌 Wind Whisperer风语者Eastern Fantasy573k WordsCompleted [Fantasy + Overpowered Protagonist + No Heroine + No Excessive Selflessness + Decisive and Ruthless + Mastermind Always Wins] Six years ago, Lin Xuan was the ninth prince of the Great Shang. After malicious advisers provoked the emperor's ire, he was banished to the frontier. Three years ago, after serving in the army for three years and winning remarkable victories, Lin Xuan had become unmatched in prestige among the troops. The emperor grew wary, stripped him of his military rank, sent him bac 4kReads8.0Score207Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates and becomes a prince of a dynasty, possessing terrifying talent and comprehension. While others are still painstakingly honing their foundations, the protagonist has already reached an unprecedented level of understanding martial arts techniques. Unbeknownst to him, he has already stood at the pinnacle of martial arts cultivation in this world. Slowly, the protagonist begins to reveal his strength, only to discover that this dynasty is not as simple as it seems on the surface.

37. 137 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 386.2kReads9.2Score32.8kShelves
38. 138 穿 I Transmigrated into a Prince's Mansion and Became Immortal 穿越王府后长生不死 I Go to Bed Early But Still Can't Get Up睡得早也起不来Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [No heroine, depending on your perspective] + [Monk story] An immortal touches my head, and I receive eternal life when my hair is tied up. Li Changxiao returns to ancient times and gains the talent of immortality. He is a royal grandson of the Great Qin, once learning the sword from the Sword King, drinking with the God of Slaughter, and composing poetry with a Sage. He is a hidden wanderer of the Great Han, traveling north to the Xiongnu and assimilating countless people. He is a physician of 8.3kReads8.6Score453Shelves

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    💥Highly Recommended: ①The male protagonist is immortal and becomes a member of a royal family. Later, he becomes the Grand Master of the Clan, helping his family grow powerful. However, ultimately, he cannot defy fate, and the dynasty is destroyed.

39. 139 高 High Martial: Invincible from the Pinnacle Grandmaster Stage 高武：从绝巅大宗师开始无敌 The Twelfth Day十二日Eastern Fantasy481k WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Cultivating Fortune]+ [Seizing Fortune]+ [From Prince to Heavenly Emperor] [The early chapters are a little slow to warm up, but from chapter 40 onward, he steamrolls everything] In the mortal realm, sacred lands and imperial dynasties vie for supremacy. Beyond the boundaries of the world, immortals, gods, Buddhas, and demons return. Amid this glorious age, Gu Yuan transmigrates and becomes the Thirteenth Prince of the Great Zhou, confined to the Xuan Zhen Temple. Fortu 3.7kReads8.4Score113Shelves
40. 140 质 Eighteen Years as a Hostage Prince, Hated by Everyone Upon Returning Home 质子十八年，归国万人嫌 Five Is Not Wu五不是吾Eastern Fantasy559k WordsOngoing Li Changqing transmigrates. He transmigrates into a fantasy world as the eldest son of the Great Qian Emperor. At the time, the Great Qian Dynasty is beset by troubles at home and abroad: ambitious vassal kings threaten it from within, while the demon race watches hungrily from without! With the dynasty on the brink of collapse, he steps forward as the emperor's eldest son. He offers himself as a hostage and spends eighteen years among the demon race in the northern frontier, buying the Great Qi 26.6kReads7.6Score1.6kShelves

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    "18 Years as a Hostage, Returning Home to Be Disliked by All" captivates the reader from the very beginning. The protagonist, having endured 18 years as a hostage in a foreign land, returns only to be shunned by his homeland – this stark contrast instantly piques the reader's curiosity. In the story, the protagonist, honed by his experiences abroad, quietly rises from adversity with unwavering resolve and extraordinary strategy. Amidst the treacherous power struggles of the court and the ever-changing winds of the martial world, the protagonist navigates these environments, skillfully resolving crises or ruthlessly punishing treacherous officials. The author's delicate touch vividly portrays the protagonist's complex emotions and transformative growth, while the supporting characters are also distinctive, adding depth to the story. The book offers both a thrilling journey of triumph and deeply moving patriotism, making it an irresistible and unmissable masterpiece.

41. 141 他 He's So Arrogant and Unhinged. Aren't You Going to Do Something? 他这么拽这么颠，你不管吗 Twelfth Month 23腊月23Two Male Leads413k WordsCompleted This story is complete. Please check out the new novel, My Master Takes Our Child to the Cultivation World and Spreads Rumors That I Betrayed Him. [Scheming, clingy top pretending to be frail VS clever, theatrical bottom with plenty of crooked ideas] Su Tinglan opened his eyes to find himself bound in red cords and thrown onto the wedding bed of a sickly young heir. How unlucky could he be? From the start, he was forced to become someone else's husband. Whatever. Su Tinglan started by using a 313Reads7.5Score105Shelves

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    I just discovered this novel where both male protagonists and their spouse go completely insane; I recommend it to you.

42. 142 开 From the Start, I Have the Saint Emperor’s Status Panel, and I’ll Eventually Be Invincible 开局圣皇面板，终会无敌 The Black Cat at My Home Doesn't Eat Fish我家黑猫不吃鱼Eastern Fantasy376k WordsOngoing Jiang Jing wakes up to discover that he has transmigrated into the body of a baby, and that he is the seventh prince of the Great Qi Dynasty! In his excitement, the Sacred Emperor Panel awakens. In this life, he starts as a baby and grows stronger step by step, eventually becoming a peerless Sacred Emperor unlike any the ages have ever seen! 270Reads6.0Score—Shelves
43. 143 无 Infinite Fusion: My Bonded Gu Have All Become Immortals 无限融合，我的本命蛊都成仙了 The Bearing of a Sixty-Year-Old Hall六十岁殿堂之姿Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted A bloody catastrophe shattered a dynasty that had ruled for a thousand years. Li Yuan, its sole surviving prince, concealed his identity and fled to the southern frontier, where he joined the Gu Master lineage and unexpectedly awakened a Gu-Insect Synthesis System. Lords from every corner of the land, demons and monsters, and the various martial-world factions were all looking for him. They wanted to use his bloodline as the key to unlock the Martial God treasure left behind by the founding empe 94.8kReads9.0Score11.2kShelves

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    Highly recommended! The male lead is a prince, and he's also cunning. The world-building is vast.

44. 144 皇 Lord of the Imperial Dynasty: From the Start, I Command a Million Shadow Troops 皇朝之主：开局百万暗影军团 DJ Qi ShaoDJ柒少Eastern Fantasy232k WordsOngoing [Invincible! No bootlicking! Decisive and ruthless! A domineering emperor!] Chu Beixuan, the leader of a trillion-dollar conglomerate on Earth, dies suddenly from overwork and awakens in the body of an emperor in a fantasy world. At the same time, he activates the Supreme Imperial Fortune Sign-In System and gets, from the start: a million-man Shadow Legion, an Ancient Desolate Demon God Physique, Ancient Desolate Emperor Eyes, ten Shadow Commanders, and four Supreme War Gods! But he never expect 1.2kReads8.2Score100Shelves

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    May you be blessed with peace and happiness year after year, and may you always find joy in Chang'an. May you follow the light, be bathed in its glow, and travel smoothly without worry, so that all your wishes may be fulfilled. May the times be auspicious, and may all things bring you joy. As the sun and moon rise, may the year be prosperous and new. As the year begins anew, may each day be renewed. May spring bring you joy, summer bring you peace, autumn bring you tranquility, and winter bring you happiness and prosperity. May all things go smoothly. As the year draws to a close, may the fireworks of the stars and auspicious clouds bring you good fortune.

45. 145 开 A Prince from the Start: I Become Fat Ju's Greatest Treasure 开局皇子，我成胖橘掌中宝 Ai Lu诶露Female-Channel Fanfiction591k WordsCompleted Zhao You is a die-hard male fan of Empresses in the Palace and a Level 10 expert on the show, having studied the drama frame by frame. One day, he transmigrates and is told he has to be born as a prince in Empresses in the Palace, with a System to help him! Looking at the first mission displayed by the gleaming System, he reads: Choose a mother for yourself as soon as possible, Host! “You can even choose your own mom? This thing is incredibly advanced!” Just as Zhao You is getting ready to make 19.6kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    The male protagonist transmigrates into the world of "Empresses in the Palace," becoming the prince of the chubby orange tree. He helps his mother in palace intrigue, protects his younger sister, and enjoys watching the drama unfold online. It's a very successful book in the "Empresses in the Palace" fanfiction genre, and it has a clear beginning and end, witnessing the conclusion.

46. 146 啥 What? That Kid Doesn’t Want to Inherit the Throne? 啥！那小子竟然不想继承帝位？ Obsession in This Mortal World人间执念Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [No System + one heroine + passionate action + no saintly do-gooder + decisive and ruthless] A harsh, bitter fiefdom? Not a chance! Surrounded by wolves on every side? No, they’re merely whetstones for my blade. The winds of change rise again. With iron resolve and tender heart, watch as I ride the surging tide and protect you for a lifetime! At a single thought, heaven and earth change color. Smoke rises across a thousand miles, and ten thousand horses whinny in unison! 35.4kReads8.6Score53.9kShelves

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    The first book! Gu Xing was ambitious after transmigrating, but all his efforts only resulted in a cup of poison. Reborn, he suddenly realized his mistake and no longer cared about power struggles. Now, he only wants to immerse himself in nature: drinking fine wine alone under the moon, with beautiful women by his side, witnessing the world's splendor, and living a carefree life.

47. 147 皇 My Royal Sister Is Being Sent Off for a Political Marriage? I Drop the Act 皇姐和亲？摆烂的我直接摊牌了 White-Haired Overnight一夜白头Eastern Fantasy145k WordsOngoing My name is Xue Ziyue, and I am reborn. In my previous life, I had reached the realm of the Great Emperor. Just as I was about to break through to immortality, my archenemy destroyed me, and my body and soul perished… My dream of becoming an immortal came to nothing. Fortunately, the heavens gave me another chance. This time, I plan to kill my archenemy first and eliminate the greatest obstacle that kept me from becoming immortal in my previous life! Strangely, why has this archenemy changed so m 108Reads5.4Score—Shelves
48. 148 废 The Useless Prince: Once I Got My Fief, I Stopped Playing It Safe 废物皇子：到了封地就不苟了 Expert at Winning by Doing Nothing躺赢专家Historical556k WordsCompleted [No dragging things out, no padding, quickly takes up his fief, thrilling and hilarious] He transmigrated here two and a half years ago. Now that his power has grown immensely, he can no longer keep a low profile, and he can’t stay in the capital either. His only choice is to move to his fief and build his power there. His fief, Jiuzhou, is a province that has been carved up again and again, abandoned by the imperial court. Yet he arrives without hesitation. From that day on, Jiuzhou rises to pr 5.6kReads8.5Score259Shelves

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    Looks so good! [Eating melon seeds][eating melon seeds][eating melon seeds]

49. 149 大 Zhu Biao of the Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang’s Biggest Hater 大明朱标：朱元璋头号黑粉 Shan Ze山泽Historical3.5M WordsCompleted Zhu Biao was a die-hard Ming dynasty fan. One day, while arguing with an online user, he accidentally transmigrated to the Ming dynasty. Since he was the crown prince, he would act like one. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is cold and ungrateful, slaughtering meritorious officials and implicating hundreds of thousands of people. He’s no different from a butcher. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is stubborn and suspicious. He has military prowess, but lacks the skills to govern. Enfeoffing his sons will bring the 21.2kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves

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    ①💫Reborn as Zhu Biao, the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, he stabs Zhu Yuanzhang in the back. ②No system, no technology tree, but based on his memories, he has been working to strengthen the country. All the characters are princes or heirs; he focuses on developing his power in the early stages, and later takes action against anyone he dislikes. The plot is also relatively lighthearted and humorous.

50. 150 封 Enfeoffed in Lingnan, the Useless Sixth Imperial Uncle Tricks Li Shimin 封地岭南，废物六皇叔忽悠李世民 Expert at Winning by Doing Nothing躺赢专家Historical209k WordsCompleted Lingnan, a wild land rife with miasma, a place where criminals are sent into exile. Then he arrived. “Lingnan is a wonderful place!” Three years later. Li Xun led the Lingnan Army into the capital to defend the emperor, driving back the Turkic forces and impressing Li Shimin. But Li Shimin's string of shocks was only just beginning… He brought Nanzhao to heel, conquered Burma... Southeast Asia, Tianzhu, Arabia, Europe... all became territories of Lingnan. The imperial court was stun 1.5kReads7.1Score101Shelves

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