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1. 251 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend it! It's set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It's a slow-burn story (you can observe and play a minor role in the early stages). There's no system, no cheat codes, it's not mindless, it's not pretentious, it has no technology, it's not about cultivating immortality, it has history, characters, war, and intrigue. It's about strategy, an adopted son usurps power and controls the regional warlords, eventually unifying the world and continuing the five-hundred-year-old Tang Dynasty!

2. 252 全 The All-Round Martial Saint 全能武圣 Hot-Blooded Assassination Squad热血刺杀团Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted “We can cry, we can laugh, we can feel pain, and we can die, but we will never bow our heads!” As the words rang out, billions of mortals shouted in unison, their voices shattering the clouds: “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” Their voices gathered into a colossal blade that pierced heaven and earth. It was no weapon, but an act of will. Where that 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Lü Bu, the Marquis of Wen, stood to Xiang Yu's right, a figure of sinister bravery completely different from the fierce and domineering Overlord. He wore a crimson brocade battle robe from Sichuan, stained with the blood of the Sui and Tang battlefields, over which was a chainmail armor with beast-faced heads. A golden crown bound his long, ink-black hair, which cascaded down his shoulders and fluttered lightly in the wind, adding a touch of eerie beauty. His face was like jade, with fair skin and red lips, yet he possessed no gentleness whatsoever. His phoenix eyes were long and sharp, with slightly upturned corners, and his pupils held a chilling, predatory light. His half-closed eyes concealed contempt for the strong of the world and a fanatical thirst for war. His gaze swept over Li Cunxiao, like a top hunter locking onto its prey. He leaned casually against his halberd, the shaft planted diagonally in the yellow earth. The two-foot-long crescent blade gleamed with a dark blue-green light, the edge still bearing the bloodstains of Yuwen Chengdu and Pei Yuanqing. The phantom of Red Hare solidified behind him, its mane like fire, its hooves shattering the flow of spiritual energy, its neigh piercing through the murderous aura for miles, carrying the arrogance of an ancient divine beast. His fingers were long and clean, his nails neatly trimmed, yet the tips were a cold white. He gently tapped the halberd shaft, each tap causing the halberd to hum, resonating with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. His posture was languid and relaxed, yet his waist, abdomen, and leg muscles were taut like a fully drawn bow, ready to launch a surprise attack at any moment. A playful smile played on his lips, but the smile did not reach his eyes; only a chilling killing intent remained. The deadly move of the Ten Directions Halberd of the Ghost God was already gathering momentum in his soul, ready to be unleashed. Before the four figures could fully unleash their power, thirteen towering figures shot into the sky from the center of the Jin army camp. Their auras linked end to end, forming an impenetrable Thirteen Dragon Locking Formation. The formation's patterns resembled crimson chains binding the heavens and earth, completely sealing off the four's path forward, retreat, and the sky above. The leader was none other than a martial arts master from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

3. 253 五 The Five Dynasties: A Sword Brings Peace 五代剑开太平 Great Hero好大侠Historical285k WordsOngoing The people are silent, and the hero speaks for them. [No transmigration, no System, history, wuxia, political maneuvering, battlefields, court politics, ensemble cast] The emperor changes atop Bianliang's walls. Who will sleep in the Dragon Bed tonight? Bodies fall before Zhongdu Bridge, while blame is passed around in Chongyuan Hall. Fabricating charges is child's play. After harming loyal officials, they frame them too. A young man learns his father was wronged and vows to cleanse this cor 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This brings me to this book; it's definitely worth reading.

4. 254 穿 Transmigrating to the Warring States: Two Rice Balls in the Second Year of Eiroku 穿越战国：永禄二年的两个饭团 Deep Dive Premonition深潜预知Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Sengoku Japan, in the second year of Eiroku. Two rice balls save a life. No System, no golden finger. Only increasingly hazy knowledge of the future, a bold yet cautious way of handling affairs, and a man from a later age who rises from humble beginnings. Starting with nothing, he survives the chaos, stands tall, and fights his way to prominence, eventually vying for supremacy in the Sengoku era. He studies medicine and builds castles, trains in swordsmanship and spearmanship, and learns the p 2.8kReads—Score355Shelves

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   Is it possible to play a Japanese Sengoku period game, focusing on land reclamation, development, and conquest? The protagonist could fight the Jurchens in the mid-game, battle the Dutch and Portuguese in Southeast Asia, conquer India, discover Australia, seize the Middle East, enter the Americas, and fight against Western powers.

5. 255 我 My Father’s Name Is Pan Feng 我爹叫潘凤 God of Gaming游之神Historical624k WordsOngoing The firecrackers outside gradually fell silent. The new year had arrived. My father had drunk too much and was snoring on the daybed. I tucked the blanket around him and walked outside. Moonlight spilled across the courtyard like a thin layer of frost. I thought of the coin in that novel, and of those half-seen, half-hidden legends. Maybe they were true. Maybe not. But at this moment, I wanted only one thing: For my father to live. No matter how powerful the great clans were, no matter how heavy 247Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You're welcome to take these underrated gems!

6. 256 午 At High Noon 午时到 God of Gaming游之神Historical57k WordsCompleted It's noon 26Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 257 午 At High Noon II 午时到二 God of Gaming游之神48k WordsCompleted It's noon, Part Two 4Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 258 午 At High Noon V 午时到五 God of Gaming游之神77k WordsCompleted Wushi Daowu 5Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 259 午 Four at Noon 午时到四 God of Gaming游之神57k WordsCompleted At the Fourth Hour of the Horse 5Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 260 忘 Have You Forgotten Me? 忘记我了？ God of Gaming游之神65k WordsCompleted Have you forgotten me? 19Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 261 神 The Mysterious Textile Mill 神秘纺织厂 God of Gaming游之神15k WordsCompleted The Mysterious Textile Factory 43Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 262 小 A Nobody in the Fantasy Realm 小人物在幻界 God of Gaming游之神Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted Lin Fan, an ordinary security guard, is caught up in an accident and his soul falls into a low-magic world. After three years of brutal trials, he grows from a frail attendant into a battle-hardened veteran, returning covered in scars with a will tempered by hardship. Only one night has passed in the real world, yet he has become a completely different person. Hidden abilities, memories of another world, and entanglements in reality intertwine. As the veil over the world lifts once more, he alre 17Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 263 山 Bones in the Mountains 山中骨 God of Gaming游之神18k WordsCompleted Bones in the Mountains —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 264 气 Fortune’s Commander 气运兵主 Du Zhou Loves Butter-Baked Lobster爱吃黄油焗龙虾的杜舟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A shattered soul transmigrates to another world, where he accidentally discovers that he can see other people's fortunes. With a picturesque realm before him, heroes vying for supremacy and a vast land awaiting its master, who will rise to rule? Armed with dragon qi and secret arts, he breaks free of his ordained fate and sets out to conquer the realm. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 265 鹿 A Deer Treads the Dust of Yong 鹿踏雍尘 Linlugu City林鹿谷城Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Yong dynasty, royal princes fought for the throne, military governors carved up the realm, and aristocratic clans meddled in government. The foundations of three hundred years crumbled, while the northwestern frontier lay strewn with bones. Lin Lu, a poor young man from Gucheng, joined the army in Shuofang with the ambition of “defending the land and securing the borders.” But when his army rations were stolen, his military achievements taken from him, and his rel 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An epic tale of a ruthless warlord's rise to power—Lin Lu, a commoner from a humble background, emerges from a sea of corpses and carnage, establishing his base in Shuofang and meticulously planning his advance. His strategists and cunning advisors devise intricate plans, his four wives each possess unique talents, and his iron cavalry crushes the Qiang tribes of the north. The story unfolds with thrilling twists and turns: Chi An Yuan's counterattack against Ma Yue, Jia Yu's treacherous scheme to dismantle the Qiang, and the Dark Feather Guard's web of intrigue across the land. Reading is like playing a game of chess; the cold, sharp pen brings to life the clash of power and intrigue, creating an immersive experience—this is not just a lighthearted thriller, but a meticulously crafted guide to survival in a chaotic world.

16. 266 热 The Hot-Blooded Hunter: God’s Assault 热血猎人神之袭击 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Survival] [Hunting] [Fighting the Japanese invaders and looting their gear] [Cultivation] Wang Fei has just entered the world of cultivation when he's forced into becoming a live-in son-in-law. One blow shatters his dantian, setting him on a long road from staying alive to rising to greatness. Though he has lost his cultivation, he takes countless disciples. This novel was not written by AI. Every word was painstakingly typed out by the author, who only hopes readers will enjoy the story in its 27kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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17. 267 黑EN Death God of the Night 黑夜杀神 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Eastern Fantasy509k WordsCompleted Hunted from the start, I barely escaped with my life. I fought to defy fate, launching attacks and taking down countless powerful opponents. Born with a beautiful face... I hope you enjoy the story. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.6kReads8.8Score194Shelves
18. 268 情 City of Heartbreak 情伤都市 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Urban215k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 953Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 269 来 If You End Up in the Northern Song Dynasty’s Liangshan, Can You Really Leave Without Regrets? 来了北宋梁山还能留下遗憾么 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Historical300k WordsOngoing This book centers on the rallying cry: “Drive out the Tartars and reclaim the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!” A historically satisfying novel officially endorsed by the authorities → multiple female leads → leading troops to repel foreign invaders → avenging the Jingkang humiliation in blood → reclaiming the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!! A different take on the story of the Water Margin. The protagonist is warmhearted and down-to-earth, and the overa 4.5kReads—Score667Shelves

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    Multiple female protagonists → leading troops to resist foreign invaders → bloody revenge for the Jingkang Incident → a bloody battlefield! It's not particularly outstanding, but I'll add it to my bookshelf to read later. A different Water Margin storyline. The protagonists are humane and down-to-earth. A good book overall, with an uplifting and passionate message. The villains are intelligent, mainly in their battles against the Jin army!

20. 270 铁 Iron-Blooded War Emperor: From Border Soldier to Ruler of All Under Heaven 铁血战皇：从边卒到天下共主 Xu Nan Buyi徐南布衣Eastern Fantasy405k WordsCompleted Lin Zhan, 28, is an elite member of the Huaxia Longyan Special Forces, skilled in modern combat, tactical command, and weapons. He transmigrates to Tianwu Continent, a different world where martial strength reigns supreme, and becomes a low-ranking soldier in the border army of the Great Yan Dynasty. By combining modern special-forces tactics with traditional martial arts, he turns the tables against larger forces and advances one careful step at a time. Rising from the bottom, he ultimately uni —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two parts, one a story of growth, the other a story of evolution, both worth watching.

21. 271 智 The Last Scion of the Zhi Clan: Everyone in My Warring States Era Is Evil 智氏遗孤：我的战国全员恶人 More or Less Me我差不多Historical521k WordsOngoing Jinyang City fell, and a century of glory for the Zhi clan was wiped out overnight. Zhi Yuan fled west to Qin, carrying the mysterious infant girl A Yan, who bore the power of “recursion.” But he was drawn into a life-or-death war between Qin and the ancient evil known as the “Darkborn.” The brilliant Zhi Wenshu concealed her identity in Qi, stirring up a storm at the Jixia Academy. With the world as her chessboard, she laid a web of secrets aimed at the Three Jin states. The fierce warrior Zhi 2Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Try this book, it's pretty good, I recommend it.

22. 272 寒 The Emperor Star of a Poor Family 寒门帝星 Wielding a Spear at the Abyss执戈临渊Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A divine artifact shatters, and turmoil rises on every side; Like windblown willow fluff, like duckweed adrift in the rain. Lin Feng wants only to protect little Qingyan Village and live in peace. But the iron hooves of a chaotic age crush the last of his innocence. When he first grips a bloodstained saber, when he is forced to make a cruel choice, a thought takes root and grows wild in his heart: This world that devours people should not be this way! Watch as a humble mountain-village hunter ra 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book tells the story of an ordinary person in ancient times who gradually rises to prominence, and the characters are all intelligent. It's not a time-travel story, and there are no systems or cheat codes.

23. 273 在 Passing Myself Off as a Rich Returnee in the 1980s 在八零伪装回国土豪 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Su Tianci, an ordinary working stiff for 25 years, spends his free time exploring the wilderness. By chance, he discovers a box full of U.S. dollars. Overjoyed, Su Tianci starts dreaming about where to go for a meat-stuffed flatbread. But before he can even celebrate, he slips and inexplicably tumbles off a cliff. When he comes to again, he has somehow arrived in an era full of opportunity… 7.4kReads5.8Score297Shelves

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24. 274 两 Traveling Between Two Worlds: The 1970s 两界穿梭之七零年代 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban3.2M WordsOngoing Wu Xiaoyao is a working-class nobody, a corporate drudge who likes to unwind by grilling skewers and letting loose whenever he has a bit of free time. But an out-of-control dump truck sends him hurtling back to the fiery age of the 1970s. What surprises him is that he can travel back and forth between the seventies and 2025. Two completely different eras now lie before him. 132Reads7.6Score—Shelves
25. 275 双 A Double Crossing to Make a Fortune in Republican-Era China 双穿之民国淘金 Striving to Stay Alive8888努力活着8888Urban3.3M WordsOngoing Li Xiaren had spent 25 years as a wage slave, living at the bottom of society and crushed by the pressure of making ends meet. No matter how hard he worked to earn money, he still couldn't afford a home of his own. Even his longtime girlfriend left him. Downhearted, he finally managed to collect the wages he'd been owed and planned to head to Tian Shang Ren Jian for a stuffed flatbread. But who could have guessed? A ball of lightning struck him and sent him straight back to a turbulent era. More 532Reads7.7Score135Shelves
26. 276 两 Traveling Between Two Worlds: The Red-Hot Years 两界穿梭之火红年代 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban2.9M WordsOngoing Li Xiaren is an ordinary office worker, trudging through grueling days that start at eight in the morning and end at midnight. One day, after finally getting several months of back pay, he plans to give himself a well-deserved break. Who could have guessed that eating a grilled kidney for no apparent reason would send him back to the 1970s when he woke up? Luckily, he discovers he can return to 2025, and so two completely different eras open up before him!!! 248Reads7.6Score101Shelves
27. 277 双 Twin Rivers: Bloodbath in Republican-Era Shanghai 双川民国之沪上血战 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban2.6M WordsOngoing Su Tianci has spent 25 years as a working stiff. After leaving the military, he has the job he earned stolen by someone with power and influence. His attempts to seek justice come to nothing, and with the other side's overwhelming influence, he has no choice but to become a delivery driver. Who could have guessed that while performing a good deed, he'd be struck by a heavy truck and sent straight to the Republican era? Then his transmigration golden finger turns out to let him travel between the 172Reads7.2Score149Shelves
28. 278 带 Taking Silly Girl on Adventures in the Sixties 带着傻妞闯六零 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban186k WordsOngoing Su Tianci is a military academy graduate. On his way to find Technician No. 88, he is inexplicably struck by a falling object and transmigrates to the fiery 1960s. He thinks he’s doomed, but to his utter surprise, the thing that hit him was actually the Chinese-made 2060 model, Sha Nü… 689Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 279 穿 Transmigrating to the 1960s: The Rise of a Nation 穿越六零之民族崛起 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban142k WordsOngoing Su Tianci was a graduate of a top university, but despite his excellent grades, someone else took his place. With no other options, he donned the iconic delivery uniform and started delivering food. But when it rains, it pours. On the road while making a delivery, he ran into a menace on wheels: a heavy truck. With the truck’s buff in effect, he resolutely joined the transmigration brigade… 161Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 280 双 Dual Crossing in the 1960s: The Fiery Years 双穿60之火红年代 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban152k WordsOngoing Su Tianci was an outstanding graduate of a military academy with a bright future ahead of him. But after accidentally discovering the principal’s affair, he was expelled on a trumped-up charge. His family was already poor, and the incident dealt a devastating blow to the energetic young man. He had not even entered the working world, yet the sordid ways of society had already taught him a harsh lesson. He planned to drown his sorrows in alcohol, but when he closed his eyes and opened them again, 271Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 281 双 Dual Transmigration to the 1960s: A Prosperous Nation and Strong People 双穿六零之国富民强 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Male-Channel Fanfiction133k WordsOngoing In 2025, Su Tianci was just another overworked wage slave. He ate a roujiamo at Red Romance, then opened his eyes to find himself back in that fiery era. What’s more, he had somehow become a wanted criminal. See how Su Tianci fares with the System’s help: will he be doomed from the start, or turn danger into safety? 295Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 282 双 Dual Travels in Republican-Era China: Slaughtering the Japanese Invaders 双穿民国之屠戮倭寇 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban369k WordsOngoing Li Xiaren was an outstanding young man who had been 25 for years. After finally finding a girlfriend, he was just about to duo queue with her when a ball lightning bolt whisked him away to Shanghai during the Republican era. To his surprise, the mark left by the ball lightning lets him travel back and forth between the two worlds. In an instant, two monumental eras open up before him... 1.8kReads6.7Score—Shelves
33. 283 两 Invincible Between Two Worlds 两界穿梭之无敌 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban177k WordsOngoing Wu Xiaoyao was an ordinary wage slave. To survive in this damnable era, he had no choice but to go abroad and become a mercenary, risking his life for a living so his family could have an easier life. Who could have guessed that, through a twist of fate, he would transmigrate back to the late 1970s? See how Wu Xiaoyao, equipped with the golden finger every transmigrator needs, makes a name for himself in that red-hot era! 638Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 284 万 The Controller of Ten Thousand Worlds, Roaming the City 万界掌控者都市逍遥 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban3.4M WordsOngoing Wu Zhantian, a young man from Huaxia, accidentally fell from the summit of Mount Hua. He was rescued by the Venerable Myriad Swords, who happened to be passing by Earth. Wu Zhantian was then taken to the top-tier world of the Hongmeng Realm, where he became the Venerable Myriad Swords' disciple and began cultivating. By chance, his master found the Origin of the World in the Myriad Venerables' Secret Realm. But Dragon Rock Emperor, an ancient skeleton, and the Venerable Myriad Swords' eldest dis 1.3kReads6.4Score111Shelves
35. 285 两 Rising to Power Between Two Worlds 两界穿梭之崛起 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Male-Channel Fanfiction636k WordsOngoing After getting drunk and tumbling down a flight of stairs, the protagonist Wu Xiaoyao accidentally transmigrates to the 1970s. Luckily, he has the essential transmigration golden finger: releasing animals. See how Wu Xiaoyao carves out a place of his own in this fiery era. 555Reads5.4Score—Shelves
36. 286 铁 The Iron-Blooded Tigers Battle the Ming 铁血虎贲战大明 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Historical3.5M WordsOngoing Chinese special forces king Wu Zhantian was betrayed by a traitor during a mission. To avoid being captured by the enemy, Wu Zhantian set off the miniature bomb strapped to his body, dying alongside dozens of enemy special forces soldiers. By chance, he touched the laws of the game. He rebuilt his body, copied abilities, and saved the Ming Dynasty from ruin. To stop the Yangzhou Massacre and the Jiading Massacres, Wu Zhantian, China's special forces king, refused to stand by. He tore Aobai apart 1.1kReads7.2Score103Shelves
37. 287 两 Between Two Worlds: 1973 两界穿梭之1973 Miss Jian, Who Likes Old Rabbits喜欢老兔的简姑娘Urban350k WordsOngoing An unexpected transmigration brought Wu Xiaoyao, an outstanding young man from the 21st century, to the 1970s. The golden finger that comes with transmigrating gave him hope of surviving. As the System leveled up, Wu Xiaoyao discovered that he could travel back and forth between the modern era and the 1970s. Two completely different worlds opened up before him! 493Reads5.9Score—Shelves
38. 288 双 Dual Crossing to Republican-Era China: A Blood Sacrifice to the Land 双穿民国之，血祭山河 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban184k WordsOngoing Su Tianci is an ordinary office drone from 2025. To make ends meet, he joins a film crew shooting short dramas. Who could have guessed that he would lose his footing and fall into a deep pit? When he opens his eyes again, he has transmigrated to 1937, a year engulfed in war. Fortunately, he has a portal that lets him travel back and forth between this war-torn era and 2025. Two completely different eras now lie before Su Tianci… 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
39. 289 三 Three Kingdoms: My Wife’s Surname Is Liu, and Her Dowry Includes Guan and Zhang 三国：家妻姓刘，嫁妆有关张 The Old Salted Fish of Yashan亚山的老咸鱼Historical177k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Wild Imagination] [Apocalyptic Crisis] [Does Not Support Liu Bei] [Liu Bei Supports Me] [Does Not Restore the Han] [Historical Generals] [One Heroine] Yang Chen, a young man from Earth, transmigrates into the Hongnong Yang clan in the year 162. When he awakens the wisdom of his past life at age six, he discovers that this world is entirely different from the one he knew. A century earlier, a white horse carried scriptures here, but they were not Buddhist teachings. They were th 298Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book is launched, a fresh interpretation of the Three Kingdoms story. The male protagonist is a time traveler, the female protagonist is a gender-swapped Liu Bei, historical generals make cameo appearances, "I will not serve Liu, but Liu will serve me, to take over the Han Dynasty," with a complete 6-volume story outline, guaranteed to be over a million words. Welcome readers who love the Three Kingdoms to give it a try!

40. 290 王 The King’s Way: Who Can Stand Against Me? 王之道谁与争锋 I Am Wild吾狂尔Historical260k WordsOngoing He is Zhao De, the empire's fourth prince, raised in luxury and wanting for nothing. Yet, by imperial decree, he assumes a false identity, abandons the dignity of his princely rank, and joins the army on the battlefield. Starting as an unknown soldier at the very bottom, he fights bloody battles on the frontier and narrowly escapes death time and again. Together with brothers-in-arms who share his life and death, he rises step by step amid the smoke and chaos of war. In the mortal world, he 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From a common soldier to a general of the cavalry

41. 291 覆 Overthrowing the Tang: Transmigrate into Emperor Ai, Who Abdicated the Throne 覆唐：穿越禅位天子唐哀宗 Ren Daxi任大兮Historical657k WordsOngoing A modern soul transmigrates into Li Zhu, the last emperor of the Great Tang. In the fourth year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang throne, and the dynasty collapses after 289 years. In name, Li Zhu is the Prince of Jiyin who abdicated the throne. In reality, he is a prisoner trapped in a cage. The history books are unequivocal: just three months later, a cup of poisoned wine will be his end. Given a second life, he refuses to sit still and await death! Imprisoned in his residence, he uses polit 3.3kReads—Score326Shelves

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    It's reached 600,000 words, and the number of readers is gradually increasing. A slow-burn story. [Laugh][smirk]

42. 292 天 The World Is Falling Apart: Escape from Tumu Fortress and Flee for My Life! 天崩：逃出土木堡，亡命狼居胥！ Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical450k WordsOngoing [Survival of the Fittest] [No System] [Political Intrigue] He transmigrates into Zhu Qizhen. He is emperor for just one day, before being forced to flee into the snowy north. The Battle of Tumu is riddled with unanswered questions. First, he has to stay alive. Only then can he think about anything else... 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, no knowledge of history. On the night of Tumu Fortress, he transmigrated and killed Wang Zhen. He only reigned as emperor for a day, sending his double south to be captured, while he led three thousand remaining soldiers north, hungry and cold. Snowfields, blizzards, starvation, wolf packs… No cheat codes, only survival in dire straits. Meanwhile, Zhu Qiyu in the capital, watching the empty treasury, defending the borders with Yu Qian. Two parallel storylines, one overt, one covert. This is the Ming Dynasty's toughest bone, its coldest blade.

43. 293 卡 The Continent of Carlos: Rise 卡洛斯大陆：崛起 Trails of Flash闪之轨迹Eastern Fantasy703k WordsCompleted A transmigration story set in another world resembling medieval Europe. Xu Chen unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Tris Dillin, the youngest young master of the Dillin family, and begins a grand, eventful life of his own. (Farming + Conquest + Political Intrigue) The blurb doesn’t do it justice. Come on in and see for yourselves! 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fictional lord-themed story set in another world.

44. 294 北 The Northern Song Dynasty’s Greatest Treacherous Chancellor 北宋第一奸相 Huo Guanjun霍冠军Historical447k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as Cai Jing, I'm going to carry out a once-in-a-millennium reform with Wang Anshi! A modern history student transmigrates as Cai Jing. By the age of seven, people are already calling him a prodigy. Looking at the corrupt court on the brink of collapse, he silently clenches his fists. In this life, he'll stir up the winds of change from the shadows. Secretly amass wealth, recruit talented people, gather leverage... Ten years of planning, all waiting for the right moment. When 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend these two books. The protagonists quietly build their own hidden power, using modern knowledge to create firearms, telescopes, and hot air balloons. They implement sweeping reforms, unify thought through modern learning, and ultimately unify the world. Both novels feature grand war scenes and a gripping, dramatic plot. They're incredibly good new alternate history books!

45. 295 宋 Song Cavalry Rules the World 宋骑天下 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Modern engineering PhD Zhao Qi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. With the Jingkang Incident looming, he resolves to turn the empire’s fortunes around. His first move is to expand the Imperial City Bureau and divide its duties into specialized branches. When his ministers denounce him for “neglecting his proper duties,” Zhao Qi quietly equips all three armies with newly developed Shenbi crossbows. When the Jin army marches south toward the Sixteen Prefe 415Reads8.8Score564Shelves
46. 296 水 Water Margin: Reborn in Zhu Biao, I Came Home to Find My Entire Family Slaughtered 水浒：魂穿祝彪，出门被屠灭满门 Fog Rising on a Snowy Day雪天起雾Historical292k WordsOngoing Zhang Yu was a new office worker who didn’t even dare talk back to his team leader. One cup of coffee during overtime sent him into the world of Water Margin. When he woke up, he was galloping on horseback through a rainstorm in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Behind him were Liangshan Marsh’s pursuers. He carried Zhu Biao’s wounds, and his mind was filled with the bloody images from the massacre of the Zhu family estate: people hoisted into the air on spears, hacked into three pieces by battle- 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The toughest battle ever! I'm going to fight it!

47. 297 从 From Convict Soldier to Conqueror of Nations 从贼配军到灭国将军 Little Attila小阿提拉Historical348k WordsOngoing Just got a rating, so it should go up [Alternate History + Rebel from the Start + Crossing the River to Fight the Jin + Cold Weapon Warfare + Hardcore System] Rebellion earns the mark of a traitor; when scholars rebel, they earn the mark of a traitorous Confucian. Sentenced soldiers are thrown into the Yellow River as expendable troops to cross it, condemned forever with no pardon. One enemy head earned through military service can redeem half a lifetime; three can wash away a lifetime of bloods 10Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Perfectly fitting, doesn't suppress combat power, and is intelligent; the low rating is because it's a new book.

48. 298 太 The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom: A Lone Army Against the Tide 太平天国之逆流孤军 Wild Crow狂野乌鸦Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Think he's staging a rebellion? No, he's reshaping the world's order. When the supernatural meets physics, when cold weapons collide with rifling, when folk songs give way to The Internationale... History has never been a script set in stone. It was rebooted by a fisherman who got struck by lightning at just the wrong moment. A friendly reminder: Don't fish during thunderstorms, unless you want to rewrite modern history. Note: This book has no System, no harem, and no hidden agenda. It's simply 438Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Would mixing hot and cold water work?

49. 299 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book. The plot is fast-paced and focuses on the personal growth of an ordinary person.

50. 300 垓 I Survived Gaixia, and Now I’ll Rewrite the Overlord’s Fate 垓下未死，我带霸王逆天改命 Lone Loyalist Overseas海外孤忠Historical256k WordsOngoing At the Battle of Gaixia, the Conqueror Xiang Yu is trapped with no way out and is about to take his own life at the Wu River. Xiang Ta transmigrates into this world and uses his memories from a previous life to defy fate and change the outcome. Not only does he save Xiang Yu, he also saves the fierce general Long Ju. Why should heroes have to die? Why should a petty man like Liu Bang get to rule the realm? In this life, Chu will replace Han, and the Conqueror will unite the realm! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good; it's historically accurate and the war scenes are well-done.

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