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1. 501 北 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记 Yun Feng云峰Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b 956.6kReads9.6Score123.1kShelves

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   🍊🍊This is the book I've read most attentively. I usually skip around when reading others. 🔥🔥The story is brilliantly written, a masterpiece of autobiography, so realistically portrayed. I almost stayed up all night to finish it. It's truly excellent, highly recommended! 👍

2. 502 星 Star-Patterned Cage: My Star Patterns Can Devour Everything 星纹囚笼：我的星纹能吞万物 NetskyLVSci-Fi & Apocalypse430k WordsOngoing Lu Bufan is trapped in the lowest level of the Death Stairwell District in the East China Floating Fortress, a forgotten dead end for refugees where survival depends on hunting aberrants for meager supplies. He struggles to stay alive with the help of the Hunter’s Log left behind by his father, who mysteriously disappeared three years ago, leaving only the ominous last words: “Beneath the walls, don’t look down.” To survive and discover the truth behind his father’s disappearance, Lu Bufan risks 6Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 503 末 Doomsday Smuggler 末日走私商 Fu Xi浮兮Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.0M WordsCompleted Chen Yang suddenly gained the ability to travel freely between a wasteland world and the world he lives in. And so began his brazen, utterly unreasonable life. Oh? You were the top medical scientist before the Great Cataclysm? No problem. I’ll give you sixty jin of rice every month, but you’d better come up with a miracle drug that cures cancer! What? You’re the best brain-computer technology programmer and can independently develop a real full-dive online game? Hmm... Would a monthly salary of 170Reads8.5Score100Shelves
4. 504 我 I’m a Food Delivery Guy, and I Became Invincible After Three Years of Daily Sign-Ins 我，外卖小哥，签到三年后无敌了 Kunwu昆吾Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Sign-In + Top Student + Cutting-Edge Tech + Livestreaming + Food Delivery + Invincible + One Female Lead] [Short drama of the same name now available] Chen Nuo, a sophomore at Huaqing University, takes a summer job delivering food and gets bound to a god-tier sign-in System. At the System's initial level, every time a customer signs for a delivery, he can sign in and receive a random skill. Once the System levels up, he can also draw prizes; Signing in at a physics professor's home earns him sk 18.2kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
5. 505 冷 Cold-Blooded, Yet Kind: Night Seventeen 冷血，有情，夜十七 Xiao Wei晓威Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted (No System) (No harem) (No mindless protagonist) (No tired tropes) (Character growth) (Immortal martial arts) (Cold-blooded) (Compassionate) (Decisive and ruthless) At six, Ye Shiqi's family was struck by disaster. A mysterious organization took him in and trained him. Through one perilous ordeal after another in an environment of brutal competition, he steadily grew into a dark assassin whose name made the whole world tremble. Calm, composed, and brilliant, he moved like a ghost. Though cold-bl 28.3kReads8.3Score3.3kShelves
6. 506 我 I'm an 11-Year-Old Wizard, and You Want Me to Fight the Walking Dead? 我11岁巫师，你让我打行尸？ Soda Iced Tea汽水冰茶Male-Channel Fanfiction562k WordsOngoing [Though this is fanfiction, you can enjoy it even if you haven’t read The Walking Dead!] Filled with boundless anticipation for Hogwarts, Louis grabbed his suitcase and charged toward the wall at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. He didn’t pass through the wall as he’d expected. Instead, he slammed into the hard bricks and blacked out. When he woke up, he found himself lying in a crowded street, his luggage scattered all around him. In the distance, a shambling figure was coming his way. It w 433Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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   I'm personally a bit fickle, so my number one pick is always changing. And while there's no absolute first in literature, there's a second in martial arts. I can only recommend some books I personally enjoy. The first one is tagged as a post-apocalyptic story with a pampered protagonist, but the overall atmosphere is quite family-friendly. The second one I used to love, but the updates were too slow. Later, I found a new book and stopped reading, only finishing halfway through. I only discovered it was finished today. It's tagged as historical intrigue. The third one is a bit subjective; the protagonist's early life is quite miserable, but things get much better after meeting a general. It's also tagged as a pampered protagonist and a cultivation/development story (the protagonist is a child raised by a general). The fourth one is my current favorite, but similarly, the updates are very slow. I'm currently looking for quality reading material. It's tagged as very slow-paced. The protagonist seems to be a town mayor, and his life revolves around his career, including finding a female lead.

7. 507 娱 Godfather of the Entertainment Industry 娱乐圈教父 Heading North向北Urban3.0M WordsCompleted A down-and-out keyboardist breathes his last in a hospital bed. From playing accompaniment in dance halls at sixteen to scraping by in Sanlitun at thirty-two, he'd tasted every sweetness and hardship life had to offer. When he opens his eyes, he's back in Northeast China in 2002. His young body houses a heart weathered by life's vicissitudes, along with classic melodies that shouldn't exist until the future. No System or cheat ability, just a lifetime's worth of musical talent and experience. In 50.6kReads9.2Score5.1kShelves
8. 508 我 My Grandpa Is the Daoist Emperor 我爷爷是道士皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical3.1M WordsCompleted His grandfather practices Daoist arts and seeks medicinal remedies. He won't live in the imperial palace, preferring a Daoist temple... His father is a womanizer who stays in the palace, working tirelessly as a busy little bee in the imperial harem... Young Zhu Yijun quietly watches them perform from the sidelines, thinking to himself, “Now that you're done, it's my turn to put on a show...” 74.3kReads9.0Score7.6kShelves
9. 509 地 Earth: Why Me?! I Just Want to Live! 地球：为什么是我！我只想活着！ NetskyLVEastern Fantasy123k WordsCompleted An ordinary young man on the brink of death awakens the ability to travel freely between two worlds: a modern city with scarce spiritual qi and the apocalyptic wasteland of “Nine Heavens Cloudwild,” where spiritual energy runs rampant. He trades cheap modern goods for priceless spiritual materials in Nine Heavens, making enormous profits and advancing his cultivation at astonishing speed. When the spiritual qi revival sweeps the globe and forces from beyond the borders begin to stir, Lin Chen ha 9Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 510 刚 Just as I Was About to Start Work, the Perfect Life System Arrived 刚准备上班，完美人生系统来了 Fish Raised in Water水养鱼Urban1.1M WordsCompleted By chance, he met a domineering female CEO. Faced with the icy beauty, Qin Li said that he had always lived under a lot of pressure. Fortunately, he had an unparalleled System. Watch Qin Li rise to success and win the beauty’s heart. 48.3kReads9.1Score3.7kShelves
11. 511 修 Cultivation: Starting by Invoking the Gods 修仙：从请神开始 Wanting to Become a High Priest想要成为大祭司Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing [No heroine + no romance + cultivation + everyday life + slow pace + some angst] A strange soul came to inhabit the body of a baby who had been abandoned at birth. In a dilapidated, abandoned temple, a child with a third eye on his forehead opened his eyes and quietly gazed at the imposing, solemn statue of an unknown deity. I might be dying. The eye on his forehead blinked as the swaddled child thought to himself. He was too small to do anything. He might not be able to save himself. The child 484Reads8.4Score—Shelves
12. 512 四 Siheyuan: Happiness Begins with a One-Cent Instant Kill 四合院：从一分钱秒杀开始幸福 Stir-Fried Marshmallows爆炒棉花糖Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [Courtyard Drama + System + Everyday Life + Changing the Plot] Zhou Jianjun transmigrated into Love in the Courtyard, only to discover that his arrival had changed some of the plot. This world was great: not only did he have a house, but also a beautiful wife and an adorable daughter. He even had a System that let him buy anything for a penny. Not enough food or supplies? Not a problem. Zhou Jianjun just wanted to live happily with his wife and daughter for the rest of his life, so nobody had be 43.2kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves
13. 513 公 Turning the Tables in the Civil Service Exam: Climbing the Ladder from the Interview Onward 公考逆袭：从面试开始一路攀登 Yuanming Xiaoyang元明小阳Urban3.3M WordsOngoing People's affections are as thin as paper, and the world changes like a new chess game with every turn. Li Xiuyuan starts at the grassroots level, driven by a desire to get ahead. He takes one steady step after another, climbing higher with every move! 742.1kReads9.2Score59.8kShelves
14. 514 娱 Showbiz: Preserving the Glory of China, Divine-Level Portrayals of Past and Present 娱乐：典藏华夏，神级扮演古今 Remember to Be Happy记得快乐Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Feel-good story, no angst!] Zhao Yizhou was originally just an extra. But from the start, he activated the [God-Tier Acting System]. "As soon as you put on the costume of a historical figure, you will instantly become immersed in the role and receive the Actor God BUFF: Acting +99999, Charisma +99999..." He joined the program Treasures of China from the start, playing Qin Shi Huang with the grandeur of swallowing mountains and rivers and an unrivaled domineering presence! Audience: His portraya 3.4kReads9.2Score331Shelves
15. 515 混 God of Chaos! 混沌之神！ The Person Who Loves Me Most最爱我的人Urban260k WordsOngoing [This book is also known as: Nine Revolutions Profound Art | In the later stages, Xin Mo will overpower the Great Sage and Erlang, because he cultivates the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Art.] [An exceptionally long character-growth arc in the early stages] [Every five chapters form a little story arc. I put my heart into every word, and hope you enjoy it!] Civilization has fallen, a new age of chaos has begun, and humanity's darkest impulses spread without end... He emerged from the chaos 7.7kReads—Score651Shelves

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    This is a divine book! Tang Jia San Shao was moved to tears, and Tian Can Shi Dou was humbled by its inferiority. It must be one of the Four Great Classical Novels, absolutely the greatest masterpiece of the 21st century! *Sacred Ruins* falls short in literary elegance! *Battle Through the Heavens* falls short in depth! *Zhu Xian* falls short in emotion! *Covering the Sky* falls short in imagination! *Buddha's Creed* falls short in plot! A once-in-a-century classic of online novels! The greatest literary work of the 21st century! Even Luo Guanzhong, Shi Nai'an, Wu Cheng'en, Cao Xueqin, Confucius, Mozi, Laozi, Zhuangzi, Li Bai, Du Fu, the Three Su's, Xin Qiji, Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Taizu of Song, Genghis Khan, Buddha, Plato, Copernicus, and Aristotle would praise it! The author's book is truly exceptional. The writing is fluent, the rhetoric appropriate, deeply imbued with the style of the Wei and Jin dynasties, and further develops the spirit of the Tang and Song dynasties to a profound degree. To have seen this book in my lifetime is truly my greatest fortune. After reading this book, I was overwhelmed by an indescribable sense of sorrow. Ah, such a wonderful novel! What if I could never read it again? What would I do? What would I do? Only after I unhesitatingly added the book to my bookshelf did my inner turmoil gradually subside. But then I immediately thought, wouldn't it be a waste of the author's hard work if others couldn't see such a good novel? After a painful internal struggle, I finally made up my mind: to sacrifice my own interests for the greater good. I will share this book review with the world. I will push this novel to the top, higher and higher! Until everyone sees it. When I walk between heaven and earth, under the blazing sun and the bright moon, I will ask myself: Is this novel exciting enough? Not enough? When I roam the rivers and lakes, with their vast expanses and rolling waters, I will ask myself: Is this novel thrilling enough? Not enough? When I walk atop the mountains, amidst magnificent palaces and celestial beings in the clouds, I will ask myself: Is the update schedule fast enough? Not enough! Not nearly enough! Not enough chapters, not enough speed, not enough content! Nothing is enough!

16. 516 说 You Say I Have Poor Cultivation Talent? You’ve Got It All Wrong! 说我修仙资质差？都看走眼了吧！ Master of the Cave of the Slanting Moon and Three Stars斜月三星洞洞主Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing [No System + Multiple Heroines + Plenty of Thrills + Ruthless and Decisive + Invincible in the Later Chapters] After transmigrating, Ye Fan is tempered by the Nine Heavens Thunder Tribulation, and his constitution gradually transforms into the “Nine Yang Chaos Body.” He is adored by countless beautiful female cultivators, has one romantic encounter after another, and repeatedly stumbles upon incredible opportunities. With overwhelming luck and peerless treasures in his possession, his cultivatio 4.4kReads6.6Score464Shelves

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    These are the top three! All great! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

17. 517 鉴 Antique Appraisal 鉴宝 Yu Le庾乐Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Yang Yi, who was struggling to get by, unexpectedly turns misfortune into good fortune when he inherits the third eye of the Horse Lord’s statue. It lets him see through truth and falsehood, and read people’s hearts. From then on, his life changes completely. A dazzling new star rises. From all kinds of antiques to the thrilling gamble of stone betting, he leaves behind a legend wherever he goes. 956Reads9.0Score204Shelves
18. 518 系 The System Arrived Late, and My Stunning Master Wants Me to Continue the Family Line 系统晚到，绝美师尊让我延续子嗣 Night Mallet夜榔头Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted Xu Xiao transmigrated into the inner sect of the Misty Immortal Sect as an elder. His tribulation had ended in failure, and his lifespan was nearly exhausted. His beautiful junior sister was his childhood sweetheart, and his stunning master was the very picture of grace and beauty. Only his own path to immortality had come to an end. As he neared death, his master gave him a longevity pill to extend his life and told him to find a Dao companion and leave behind an heir before he died. Then his S 32.6kReads8.3Score3.6kShelves
19. 519 美 The Beautiful Leader's Personal Secretary 美女领导的私人秘书 A Pig's Big Dream猪的理想大Urban5.3M WordsCompleted [Entry in the January 2020 Silver Ticket Contest] By chance, Zhao Ming saved the life of a divorced female mine manager. She offered him a permanent position, a promotion to supervisor, and even her beautiful daughter’s hand in marriage. Zhao Ming shook his head. No, plenty of people are after me. I can’t hang myself from just one tree. His new book, The Wealthy Family’s Dad, is now a hit! Same modern setting, a whole new kind of excitement. Readers are welcome to check it out. 7.9kReads9.0Score847Shelves
20. 520 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 34.6kReads8.3Score3.9kShelves

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    This book is very good.

21. 521 英 Heroic Spirit Summoning: From the Start, Nobody Picks the Bowl? 英灵召唤：开局一个碗都没人选？ Yi San一三Urban777k WordsOngoing [High Martial Arts, history only I know, simulator, eternal emperor, famous generals, heroic spirits] This is a high-martial-arts world under invasion by countless demon lairs. Humanity's only way to survive is to form a pact with a heroic spirit upon turning eighteen! Once the pact is sealed, they can summon their heroic spirit to fight for them and slaughter their way through the demon lairs! Xia Yu, who had transmigrated here, was astonished to discover that the so-called heroic spirits in th 741Reads8.3Score126Shelves

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    Super good! 🐬🐬🐬. A world of high martial arts, invaded by demonic caves. Only those who become Spirit Contractors can summon heroic spirits. The protagonist starts with nothing but a bowl, ridiculed by the entire internet, but who knew he would make a fortune by contracting several mythical heroic spirits, single-handedly conquering the demonic caves.

22. 522 官 Rising Through the Official Ranks, Starting as a Secretary 官场从秘书开始 Old Ice Pop老冰棍Urban6.4M WordsOngoing When hardship reaches its limit, good fortune follows. With a pure and earnest heart, Zhang Jun gets his lucky break and begins his career on the bench at an institute of traditional Chinese medicine. Skillfully navigating political maneuvering, officialdom, and human relationships, he wins allies at every turn and steadily rises through the ranks. 342.5kReads9.2Score16.9kShelves

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    This book clearly portrays human nature. Even those who pursue official careers are not immune to emotions and desires, and even outwardly strong men need warmth.

23. 523 官 Thunderous Crackdown on Black Crime in the Political Arena 官场之雷霆扫黑 Wen Tianyu问天羽Urban769k WordsOngoing The chessboard of power, every move calculated, every step taken on thin ice. No matter how cautious you are, you can never guard against everything. Li Yan, a community officer at a local police station, starts from the very bottom. He refuses to buckle under pressure and fears no powerful figures. With thunderous force, he uproots every criminal gang and underworld faction. Step by step, he rises to the pinnacle of power! 93.7kReads8.1Score7.2kShelves

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    This book must be a platinum edition.

24. 524 长EN The Immortal: I Lived to See the Next Epoch 长生者：我活到了下一个纪元 Feng Xiao Ya枫潇呀Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Explosive action] [Invincible hero] [A hymn to civilization] [From myth to reality] [Emperor] [Boundless imagination] Do you know that the gods are merely humans who survived the previous era? Do you know that the stars and moons of the solar system have not existed since time immemorial? The people of the First Era built the Myriad Worlds. The people of the Second Era buried life and cultivated death. The people of the Third Era flew through the skies and burrowed underground. The people of th 8.3kReads9.2Score741Shelves

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    This book was directly hailed as a masterpiece.

25. 525 回 The Reservoir of Returning Waters 回流之坝 Lu Qi, Who Loves Liangfen and Duck Intestines爱吃凉粉鸭肠的路七Eastern Fantasy792k WordsOngoing Does surviving tribulation have to mean facing a lightning tribulation? It could also mean a trial of love! In a world of spiritual energy, every stale cultivation trope is cast aside. A middle-aged man steps into a secret realm in his mortal body, exploring it one step at a time until his soul and body are completely set free. As he investigates the spiritual energy beneath heaven and earth, he uncovers the ultimate truth hidden from the world. 97Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No tricks, no system, no cheat codes, I kneel and offer my humble offering.

26. 526 长 Eternal Immortality: A Jailor Hiding Out in the Heavenly Prison 长生万古：苟在天牢做狱卒 Qingfeng Riverside青峰浦上Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Smart characters, no brainless plotlines]+ [No System]+ [Cautious survival]+ [Immortality]+ [No heroine]+ [A sly schemer]+ [Political intrigue]+ [Prudent and cautious] Zhang Wu transmigrates to a cultivation world and becomes a jailer in the Imperial Prison from the start. For officials, the end of the road is the Imperial Prison. For soldiers, it is dying on the battlefield. For those in the martial world, it is getting killed in a vendetta. None of them meet a good end. If he wants to survive 37.4kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves

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    Everyone was intelligent, and each one was incredibly shrewd. When their cultivation stalled, they secretly went treasure hunting instead of cultivating. In the end, they even cleared the other world and came back to find their original selves still trapped in the smaller world.

27. 527 虎 The Tiger Wife 虎妻 Lotus Flower藕花Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Great Qi Dynasty’s foremost God of War, the ruthless, hideous common-born general Yuchi Gui, was granted a marriage by the emperor to the capital’s greatest beauty, Princess Xu Xiyan. Then his high-born fiancée looked down on him, and the wedding was called off. Three years later, after suppressing a rebellion, the handsome and dashing general returned to the capital, becoming the hero every noblewoman in Great Qi wanted to marry. Then his former fiancée clung to him and forced him into marr 8.4kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    Hey everyone, here are a few high-quality novels I'm keeping reading non-stop! *Tiger Wife* is a palace intrigue and domestic drama, brimming with ancient Chinese charm, immersing you in the turbulent world of ancient China; *The* (The) is a time-traveling tale of a (playboy) who rises to power, with a super engaging plot; *The Art of Character Divination* is an urban fantasy novel that uses character divination to unveil a mysterious veil, with a high-energy plot. You won't regret reading them, so check them out now! [Thumbs up]

28. 528 我 I’ve Been Possessed for Ninety Thousand Years 我被夺舍九万年 I've Got a Rebellious Streak我这一身反骨啊Eastern Fantasy403k WordsCompleted I transmigrated, and then... I was possessed again. I was possessed for ninety thousand years. So, now that I've finally returned, let's see how I conquer the cultivation world and build a mighty empire. 404Reads6.3Score101Shelves

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    Absolutely top-tier, hooking from the very beginning, a red-themed cultivation story paying tribute to martyrs, encounters with Chinese succubi amidst a sea of old men, various amazing maneuvers, super exciting, thrilling, hilarious, and tasteful, no substitutes, highly recommended.

29. 529 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves
30. 530 我 I Never Meant to Become a Rebel 我真没想当反贼 Blowing Bubbles Every Day天天吹泡泡Historical4.1M WordsCompleted In a game set during the Three Kingdoms era, Han Xinghe randomly landed in the rebel faction from the start and became a Yellow Turban soldier. He had planned to desert and join the imperial court to restore the Han dynasty, but through a twist of fate, he defeated government soldiers and was promoted to the Holy Son of the Way of Great Peace. Through tireless effort, he eventually inherited Zhang Jiao’s legacy and reached the pinnacle of life. Lü Bu is my big brother, Dian Wei is on my left, an 7.4kReads8.9Score564Shelves

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    This is the best book I've read in recent years, bar none. The low rating is due to the author's exceptionally slow update speed, especially after the pandemic lockdowns were lifted—maybe only a few chapters a month!

31. 531 长 The Immortal Clan Begins by Cultivating Swords 长生家族从种剑开始 The Way, the Way, the Way道道道Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [Five-Element Spirit Swords] [Astral Sword Formation] [Sword Cultivator] [United Family] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Not a Saintly Hero] [Sharp-Witted] [the Myriad Worlds] [Ensemble Cast] [Sword Seeds in the Dantian] (Cultivation stages: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deification...) A wandering rogue cultivator, a chance encounter with the Sword Dao, and the rise of a family... A different path to ascension. Fellow Daoists, come take a look inside. 21.5kReads7.3Score1.8kShelves

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    Sword Immortal Clan, Group Portrait, Power Struggle

32. 532 全EN Can’t This Entire Sect Scrounge Up a Single Decent Person? 全宗上下，拼不出一个好人？ The Little Fish Swimming Underwater潜泳的小鱼Eastern Fantasy4.1M WordsCompleted [System + invincible + the Myriad Worlds + fiercely protective + sect fiercely protective + decisive and ruthless + master schemer] Chu Luo, a disciple of the Forbidden Sect, has maxed out his comprehension and mastered a whole arsenal of forbidden techniques. But an accident leads him into the sect’s forbidden grounds. Just as he is about to be expelled for breaking the rules, his master, who has been in seclusion for ages, breaks through to the Great Emperor realm and emerges in time! Master: 147.6kReads9.2Score14.6kShelves

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    🔥#TheProtectiveEmperor##FantasyRefreshingNovel# What's it like to transmigrate into the closed-door disciple of a mad emperor? Five thousand forbidden techniques at will, a top-tier master to bail you out! Chu Luo, while recklessly destroying secret realms, sneers at his bloodthirsty master behind him: "Touch my disciple? I'll slaughter your entire clan first!" An extremely crazy and refreshing story; true geniuses are those who have someone to clean up their messes!!

33. 533 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 225.7kReads9.6Score64.5kShelves
34. 534 升 Climbing the Ranks and Proving the Way 升官证道 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Lu Haoming's son-in-law said, “At government offices in the city, reaching director-general level is already the ceiling for people from farming families like us.” Lu Haoming refuses to believe it. The road to office is beset by countless obstacles. He's too handsome, attracting one beauty after another, and his outspoken nature brings him repeated setbacks. Watch how he breaks through and rises straight to the top. 89.6kReads9.5Score10.1kShelves

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    They're all pretty.

35. 535 开EN I Threaten the Female Lead from the Start, and I'm Set on Being the Villain 开局威胁女主，这个反派我当定了 A Hundred Years of Nurturing Benevolence百年树仁Urban2.2M WordsCompleted [Scheming, shameless, hilarious. Pure-love fans, beware] Jiang Che transmigrated into the role of a rich second-generation villain in a modern wish-fulfillment novel, and was bound to a God-Tier Choice System. From the start, he happened to catch the heroine trying to sneak a peek at the exam papers. A villain’s choice was triggered! [Choice One: Pretend you saw nothing] [Choice Two: Shout at her, drawing a crowd] [Choice Three: ...] And so, a perverted supervillain was born. To avoid being 79.3kReads8.9Score6.6kShelves
36. 536 我 I Rule the Archives of Life and Death on the Other Shore 我在彼岸执掌生死档案 See Mountains Again见山复Mystery335k WordsOngoing "Chen Mo, would you be willing to work for the Underworld?" "That lousy place? Not even a dog would go!" "A monthly salary of fifty thousand." "If even dogs won't go, then I'll go!" "Triple overtime pay, and if anything goes wrong on a mission, we'll make sure you get a good next life." "Big Brothers Hei and Bai Wuchang, you can count me as clocked in today." "Lord Yama, you're paying me so much, it's got me worried." 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist couldn't afford the exorbitantly priced materials, but then discovered his pet's belly was full of rare, rare items. He took a liking to a Moon Soul Flower, but the seller asked for ten top-grade crystals. He did the math—that was most of his wealth—and fell silent. Then, his spirit beast revealed a pile of pebbles inside, all made from Cold Flame Marrow, a rare essence that takes ten years to condense. The protagonist immediately reversed his bid, leaving everyone speechless. "This pet's financial management skills are better than mine," he thought. "I've been saving for ten years and haven't made a penny."

37. 537 反 Villain: There Are Too Many Children of Fate, So I'll Just Lie Low 反派：气运之子太多，我摆烂了 A Pigeon一枚鸽子Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Bai Feng transmigrated, and he had a younger sister born with immortal bones. He thought that as long as he clung to his sister, he could live a carefree life in this dangerous cultivation world. That was until he woke up and discovered that his mother was preparing to remove his sister’s immortal bones and implant them in him. Only then did he realize he’d been cast in the role of the villain! Just then, a System appeared. If he targeted the Children of Destiny and stole their fortune, he would 46.5kReads8.9Score4.7kShelves
38. 538 宗EN The Sect Is Recruiting Disciples, and from the Start I Can See Their Attribute Panels 宗门收徒，开局看见属性面板 Golden Beast of Changtu Mountain长涂山的黄金兽Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted Comedy + Everyday Life + Taking Disciples + Sect Building + System + Heartwarming + Slow Pace + The Protagonist Has Both Legs and Joins in the Fun.] After transmigrating into a cultivation world, Chu Xingchen awakened a disciple-recruitment System and gained the ability to see his disciples' traits! Starting from scratch, he would build the strongest sect. First Disciple: Li Yingling [Gold Trait: Cultivation Prodigy][Purple Trait: Extraordinary Luck][Blue Trait: Beautiful] Second D 99.9kReads9.0Score10.5kShelves
39. 539 快 Quick Transmigration: The Mission Is King 快穿之任务为王 Just a Memory不过是回忆Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration + the Myriad Worlds + Male Side Characters + Comeback + Some Romance] They were tools, experience points, stepping stones, existing only to make other people look impressive and find happiness. Original male and female leads: This is your fate! Faced with the protagonists' halos, Chang Qing decided to be himself. [1] From the start, he breaks off his engagement to the Dragon King's fiancée. Will the world come crashing down? Chang Qing: Sorry, I reinforced this with ti 14.9kReads8.9Score828Shelves

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    Every single one of them is amazing! The first one has super fun stories, the second one has an incredibly cool protagonist, and the third one is the pinnacle of fantasy and supernatural novels.

40. 540 征 Conquering the Primordial World, Starting with an Awakening Bloodline! 征战原始，从觉醒血脉开始！ Fish Swimming Upstream翻水的鱼Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing [Bloodline Warrior] [Farming and Development + Artifact Refining] [No System + Slow-Burn + Unique Races] After his soul transmigrates into primordial times, he arrives in another world! Here, Wang Chuang discovers that shamans are real, tribes have guardian spirits, and bloodline warriors bear tattoos. The hunters of the tribe say, "The world beyond is crawling with ferocious beasts. The skies belong to dragons and birds, while the wate 16.6kReads7.7Score1.4kShelves

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    Give this a shout-out! I feel like the author is lacking energy, so brothers, give him some encouragement, otherwise I'll be out of books to read.

41. 541 小 My Little Martial Uncle Really Doesn't Push Herself. She Just Wants to Kill the Female Lead 小师叔真不卷，她只想杀女主而已 Mo Caiwei莫采薇Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast] [People say the blurb did this book a disservice. I'm no good at writing blurbs, so just read the story.] Reincarnated as a doomed female supporting character destined for a gruesome death? No problem. Kill the heroine from the start, wreck the plot, and reset everything. This time, I'm the heroine. The original heroine was a pitiful girl born to a concubine. She had a lowly start but a powerful protagonist's aura. No matter what danger she faced, she always escaped disaster, ros 97.9kReads9.5Score16.7kShelves

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    Super good, highly recommended. The female lead transmigrates into the body of a wronged supporting female character, starts by killing the original female lead, and becomes the protagonist of her own story. It's a traditional cultivation story, and the original female lead is protected by the Heavenly Dao, making her difficult to kill.

42. 542 人 I'm at Mushroom House, So Why Are All the Guests My Ex-Girlfriends? 人在蘑菇屋，怎么嘉宾全是前女友 The Chubby Hand Holding the Brush握笔小胖手Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Variety Livestream + Love Triangle Drama + Comedy + Lighthearted] Eight years ago, Bai Qiyu was bound to a System. To earn its rewards, he fell in love again and again. As soon as he completed his mission, he quit the entertainment industry, terminated his contract, and returned to his hometown to enjoy a quiet retirement. He had just one wish: Stay far away from his ex-girlfriends and live a long life. But the crew of Yearning for Life just had to build their mushroom 21.9kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves

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    He escaped the entertainment industry hoping for some peace and quiet, but ended up on a variety show back in his hometown surrounded by his ex-girlfriends! Watch how he handles this chaotic "battle of ex-girlfriends."

43. 543 网 Online Game: Rebuilding My Life 网游之重塑人生 Wang the Fool王呆子Sports1.3M WordsOngoing Qin Feng used to be a hopeless romantic. He gave his girlfriend his whole heart and treated her like a queen. And what did he get in return? She casually tossed out, "You can't give me the life I want," then turned around and walked away. Qin Feng was completely crushed. He holed up in his rented apartment every day, questioning his whole existence and wondering what the point of living was. Eventually, with nothing else to do and no other options, he plunged into an online game to kill time. 492Reads9.5Score343Shelves

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    Check out this satirical and humorous novel.

44. 544 因 I Was Hunted to the Ends of the Earth for Being Too Handsome 因为长得太帅，被追杀到天涯海角 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸Eastern Fantasy204k WordsOngoing Liu Paopao, the Northern Hero, was as famous as Zhan Zhao, the Southern Hero, because he had mastered an extremely mysterious and terrifying martial art: the Sky-Splitting Sword. This supernaturally fast sword technique was so swift that it was completely invisible. It also allowed him to launch attacks from the sky, blotting out the heavens and the sun. Using his mind’s eye and sword energy, he could fill his enemies with such intense fear that they were unable to move, leaving them helpless at 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the first one.

45. 545 喜 Joy in the Tang Dynasty 喜唐 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.6M WordsCompleted Bright and glorious is the Tang, favored by Heaven to rule the myriad lands. Our founding ancestors answered Heaven’s call, and the four imperial clans followed its ways. Heaven granted us boundless blessings, and our clans share a common virtue. Our descendants carry on the legacy, offering sacrifices to the gods and matching the Pole Star. What did it really mean for all nations to pay tribute? Was it about uncritically worshipping foreign languages, or going abroad and being treated as honore 123.6kReads9.4Score12.8kShelves

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    The score is too low; it should at least be 9.8, Top three in the Tang Dynasty series. [Top Post]

46. 546 英 The Age of Heroic Spirits: I Can Simulate Infinite Possibilities 英灵时代，我能模拟无限可能 A Thought of Emptiness一念之空Urban2.7M WordsCompleted Simulator + Invincible Protagonist + the Myriad Worlds [No choosing between options: all simulation rewards are inherited] Earth has entered an age where everyone can summon Heroic Spirits. Once they reach adulthood, people can summon spirits renowned in history from the infinite worlds, using either their innate affinity or a holy relic. Mundane, Noteworthy, Curious, Legendary, Epic, Undying. The powerful can effortlessly destroy cities, shake the earth, or even alter ecosystems, while the full 51.1kReads8.5Score5.1kShelves

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    A high-quality, action-packed urban fantasy novel featuring an infinite flow simulator. It's not mindless or simplistic; the protagonist's combat power is off the charts. This one is truly excellent.

47. 547 云 When the Clouds Part, the Moon Appears 云开见月 Mu Shanding沐闪丁台Urban1.6M WordsCompleted The protagonist had a miserable childhood. Raised by the whole village, he grew up experiencing firsthand the harsh rule that the weak get bullied. He fought his way through life with his fists, developing a fiercely defiant personality. Later, a benefactor took him under their wing and helped him work hard, and he eventually made something of himself and got into a top university. As an adult, he became lost and insecure in the face of harsh reality. In the end, he settled into an ordinary life 18kReads9.4Score2kShelves

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    These are the best books I've read on Tomato, suitable for people over 30.

48. 548 鲁 Lu Ban's Secret Art of Feng Shui 鲁班风水秘术 Three Liang and Two Qian三两二钱Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted Carpenters revere Lu Ban as their patriarch. He left behind the Lu Ban Book, divided into two parts. The first contains carpentry techniques, while the second is a collection of secret spells, never to be shared with outsiders. The patriarch also left a curse: anyone who learns the spells in the second part must suffer one of the fates of being widowed, orphaned, childless, or disabled. That is why later generations called the second part of the Lu Ban Book the “Missing One.” In the old days, mo 6.1kReads9.1Score855Shelves
49. 549 朔 Dragon’s Roar in the Northern Frontier 朔北龙吟 Coffee at 71 Degrees71度的咖啡Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Transmigrated into a frontier army scout, he found himself facing tens of thousands of Tiele cavalry from the start. A series of covert battles and mysteries unfolds around a royal secret: twenty years ago, someone tried to force the Grand Princess into marriage. The emperor enters the game himself, pitting his wits against all the powers at play. Schemes within schemes, plots within plots, each conspiracy linked to the next. See how the protagonist faces this treacherous crisis, growing from a 17.3kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    I highly recommend this million-word masterpiece, *The Roar of the Northern Frontier*, a pinnacle of the historical fantasy genre, telling the story of a special forces instructor's journey of overcoming adversity and achieving great success. The adapted comic series, *The Roar of the Northern Frontier: Rise of the Border Town*, is now available for pre-order on Hongguo and will be released soon.

50. 550 白 The Tale of Bai Ding 白丁传 Tian Ren Eviler天人EvilerHistorical747k WordsOngoing Transmigration? A journey into the past? History repeating itself, or the rise of another wave? The world is treacherous. No matter how ingenious one’s ideas, they are like a child carrying gold through a crowded marketplace. People have both good and evil in them. Even someone who seems utterly useless can be like dry kindling, burning to light the darkness. 1.5kReads8.3Score121Shelves

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    A fantasy masterpiece of 3.8 Million words!!!

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