I Don't Believe Tomato Has Any Masterpieces with Deep Ideas, Epic Scope, and a Grand, Sweeping Feel 不信番茄有思想深刻、格局宏大、富有史诗感的神作

1. 451 医 The Road Ahead for a Healer 医者前行路 Sour and Spicy Orange-Gray Tiger酸辣橙灰色老虎Modern Romance418k WordsOngoing The story begins six months before my final year of university ends. I recommend starting at Chapter 69. So far, it has covered several major themes: the truth about time, attitudes toward money, procrastination and dissection, and defining the boundaries of life. The second volume is a record of practical experience, the third combines thought and practice, and the fourth recounts what happened after I was utterly crushed. Almost everything is written in the first person, as a record of real ev 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The first book is a must-read, a pinnacle of science fiction, an epic masterpiece. The second book starts from chapter 69; it's very interesting and can be read in conjunction with *The Spirit Realm Questions and Answers* and *The Guide to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Human World*, also known as *Peerless Secrets: The Spirit Heaven Chronicles* (search on Baidu or other platforms for *Nine Heavens Spirit Universe*). These three books are grounded in reality and are truly remarkable. After reading them, I felt like I had improved by at least ten years; they were incredibly helpful to me, helping me establish a moral compass—knowledge that other teachers could only offer for thousands of dollars in courses.

2. 452 外 Outsiders Join Forces with My Wife to Set a Trap, but I'm the One Who Breaks It 外人联手妻子做局，我才是破局人 A Chunk of Spicy, Fragrant Old Ginger一块辛辣鲜香的老姜Urban414k WordsOngoing A 35-year-old algorithm genius at a major tech company is framed by his boss and laid off. His cheating wife conspires with outsiders to seize his assets and custody of their child. His father dies in grief after being scammed with an AI face-swap. Just as he hits rock bottom, an accidental electric shock links him to the bioenergy of the future, the year 2080, awakening cutting-edge electromagnetic wave tracing technology! He tears his treacherous wife and her lover apart, takes down his unscru 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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   With this futuristic revenge premise, what other cutting-edge technologies would you like to see?

3. 453 封 Feudal Diplomatic Strategy 封建外交策略 Duan Wujun段武军Historical97k WordsCompleted In 266 BC, King Zhaoxiang of Qin drove out Wei Ran, who had been abusing his power, appointed Fan Ju as chancellor, and actively pursued Fan Ju’s strategy of “allying with distant states while attacking nearby ones.” The strategy focused the struggle first on neighboring Han and Zhao, while temporarily setting aside the more distant Qi and Yan, and keeping Chu and Wei stable. That way, “every inch gained would be an inch of the king’s, and every foot gained would be a foot of the king’s.” —Reads7.7Score—Shelves
4. 454 泛 The Pervasiveness of Power: The Rules of Power in Chinese History 泛权力：透视中国历的权力法则 Zhang Cheng张程Historical164k WordsCompleted This book is divided into three parts. The first aims to provide a comprehensive account of the historical phenomenon of pervasive power, examine its meaning, and explore some of its underlying patterns. From Chapter One, “The Pervasive Power Formula,” to Chapter Six, “Why Does Power Become Pervasive?”, the discussion follows a relatively coherent line of reasoning, gradually moving from observable phenomena to their deeper meaning and examining the nature of pervasive power in increasing depth. 21Reads9.3Score—Shelves
5. 455 我 I Ascend to Godhood in the Apocalypse, and Save Humanity Along the Way 我于末世登神，顺便拯救人类 Steamed Rice Bucket蒸汽饭桶Urban1.0M WordsCompleted (Completed) [Ascension to Godhood]+ [Behind-the-scenes]+ [Urban Superpowers]+ [Ensemble Cast]+ [No heroine]+ [Infiltration and development in the early stages, seizing power and uncovering secrets in the middle, stepping into the spotlight for the final battle] After attending his team's celebration banquet, game writer Lin Qingliu has an unexpected stroke of luck and ends up in another world: A meteorite? What meteorite? What do you mean humanity has only one city left, and the outside is full 6.3kReads9.0Score611Shelves
6. 456 未 My Future Self? She's a Gorgeous Girl Who Dropped Right into My Lap! 未来的我？是天降的白给美少女！ Mu Xin Diao Long牧心雕龙Urban859k WordsCompleted [Time travel, romantic comedy, soft science fiction, light novel] “I'm you, after you change sex in the future!” A mysterious girl claiming to come from the future appeared before Luo Su, intertwining past and future. When Luo Su asked why she had transmigrated through time, she pulled out a notebook containing everything about him. “I've come to help you fulfill all your youthful fantasies! Whether it's a harem rivalry, pure romance, romantic comedy, becoming a master of plagiarism, a musical g 11.2kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves
7. 457 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 509Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This isn't some petty palace intrigue or domestic drama; it's a true epic forged in the crucible of chaos, with the lives of millions across four kingdoms and nine provinces thrown into the fray! You can see Xiao Lin's extreme ambition to "ascend to the ninth heaven"—to capture a strategic pass, he sends assassins to scale sheer cliffs, knowing full well that reaching the top means certain death; for the sake of his "destiny," he can even abandon tenderness—a solitary act of climbing over corpses to reach the summit. But you can also see Qi Ming's other path. How beautifully Changsun Jing's poem "Ascending the Heights" describes it: "Do not worry about the loneliness and coldness of this journey, for above, a bright lamp illuminates the chilly night." He builds canals, opens schools, and promotes agriculture; he wants everyone in the world to stand tall and ascend to that ninth heaven. From the Xuege iron cavalry of the Xuanshuang Grasslands to the witchcraft and poisonous insects of the Yundian Forest; from the change of imperial power in Tianque City to the island diplomacy on the shores of the East China Sea… This book has a grand scope; even a minor character is vividly portrayed. If you're tired of those tropes where the protagonist just shouts "Don't underestimate a young man's potential," you absolutely must read "Aspiring to the Nine Heavens." This is a true epic of power struggles, a magnificent masterpiece!

8. 458 孤 The Light on a Lonely Island Is a Poem of the Night 孤岛的光，是夜的诗 Hacai Cai哈菜菜Modern Romance176k WordsOngoing The world of Song Yusen, a waiter, was a cramped rented room, the greasy fumes of a restaurant kitchen, and the suffocating web woven by depression. A few cruel, taunting remarks became the last straw that broke him. When he woke after a failed suicide attempt, the smell of disinfectant in the hospital ward stung his nose and brought tears to his eyes. The sight of his grandmother keeping watch by his bedside made him taste regret for the first time. He thought he would be trapped forever on thi —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 459 全EN High Seas Survival: I Start with a Ghost Ship 全民大航海，我开局一条幽灵船 Newly Bought Peaches新买的桃子Sports2.6M WordsCompleted The print edition has been signed with a publisher. [Seafaring] [Survival] [Disasters] [Shipbuilding] [Talents] [Cthulhu] [One Female Lead] Everyone transmigrates, and Yang Yi, as a player, is forced to join a game where everyone must survive at sea. Some lucky players get special ships. Like the Iron Will, armed to the teeth. Like the Gale, which rides the wind and waves so fast it's never in sight. Like the Head-On, with its massive ram, charging fearlessly ahead. But Yang Yi's ship is called 272.9kReads9.4Score27.9kShelves
10. 460 高EN High Martial Arts: Infinite Clones, Starting by Stuffing an S-Rank Beast to Death 高武：无限分身，开局撑死S异兽 A Touch of Deep Blue一抹深蓝Urban2.5M WordsCompleted “We transmigrated to a world where martial strength reigns supreme and countless races stand side by side.” “There are also exotic beasts.” “Original body, you have to keep us alive. Our lives are in your hands.” “Ha! Just some exotic beasts. Watch me take them down with a sliding tackle!” “I’ll tackle them too!” “Huh? Looks like we stuffed it to death.” “Nice.” … “Could you all be quiet for a minute? My head’s about to explode.” Qin Ze looked at the countless versions of himself surrounding hi 52kReads9.1Score5.5kShelves
11. 461 苍 The Vast and Empty Cosmos 苍茫虚霩 Qiu Jizhuoma求吉卓玛Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted 🔥 The epic Eastern fantasy novel The Vast Expanse is available to read in full for free! Across the three thousand great worlds, the Vast Expanse is the only “cleansing ground.” The four clans of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind stand guard, suppressing the endless resentment of the Demonheart Planet. Beneath the Rift of the Void lies the secret of destruction and rebirth. For every sacrificial rite, the strongest must offer themselves up to ensure the world’s survival. The boy Nan Fa appears ordina 131Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    A traditional fantasy novel that's absolutely underrated by Tomato 🍅!!! A vast scope, numerous characters, and magnificent scale! An incredible background! A truly recommended read! (A gradual enlightenment-style traditional fantasy novel!) On this vast land, what is the second path? Can good and evil coexist, blooming side by side in enchanting splendor? Can righteousness and evil shine together, composing a glorious chapter in history? Crimson Lotus! Is your eternal, blazing flame the fire of anger within, or the unspoken sorrow of the Dao? I wish to shed my mortal form, to be reborn, waiting only for that blood moon in the sky, to draw all spirits back, restoring the vast land to its true form!

12. 462 不 Not to Be Trusted 不可信奉 After Dusk昏黄之后Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted This world is full of the bizarre. Every household worships a god, and the more devout you are, the more power you gain. Everyone longs to become a god. New to this world, Jiang Yuan refuses to worship. His blood-red cleaver tears through the beautiful veil covering the world. Beneath that veil, the real world is mad, violent, and evil. Surrounded by monsters, he realizes that he is the one who doesn't belong. He has to survive. 21.8kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves
13. 463 人 The Immortal Food of Mankind 人种仙食 Big-Headed T头很大的T君Eastern Fantasy6.5M WordsOngoing "Weird Cultivation, Behind-the-Scenes Story" The Tang Dynasty: strange things are coming. When Li Qing transmigrated here, he thought Mr. Huayue had kindly taken him in. Little did he know that the man saw him only as livestock to be raised for food. At the brink of life and death, the jade tablet on Li Qing revealed its power, gravely wounding Mr. Huayue and allowing him to escape. But the danger was far from over. The scheme of the Six Paths and Eight Immortals to devour all living beings had 37.7kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves
14. 464 下 Those at the Bottom Get Things Done, Those in the Middle Win People Over, and Those at the Top Shape the Game 下层做事，中层谋人，上层谋局 Knowing Snow in the Cold临寒知雪7k WordsCompleted Those below get things done, those in the middle manage people, and those at the top shape the game. 59Reads—Score134Shelves
15. 465 哎 Oh No! I’m One of the Seven Deadly Sins, and I Got MVP! 哎呀！我七原罪，得了MVP！ Captain of the Trapping Camp陷阵营营长Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Dark comedy + hilarious + ruthless action + global setting + unconventional ideas + one heroine + near-invincible protagonist + power fantasy with a brain (or without one)] Horror games descend upon the world. Those chosen to participate must face challenges of inhuman difficulty. Though the games are full of torment, they also offer people a chance to gain supernatural powers. Life or death. A meteoric rise, or losing everything. But Lu Ce, who has been unable to feel pain since childhood, fee 142.7kReads9.3Score16.7kShelves
16. 466 神EN Divine Ability Wielder 神通者 Tiancan Tudou天蚕土豆Eastern Fantasy550k WordsOngoing Among the living things of this world, some are born with strange bones. These bones can be inscribed with wondrous arts, granting their bearers immense power: conjuring fire and wind, summoning thunder and lightning, swallowing the sun and plucking stars, suppressing demons and imprisoning gods. These are Divine Ability Bones. Those born with such bones are called... Divine Ability Users. 2.6MReads9.5Score377.2kShelves

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    Epic works need the test of time, and I believe future authors will do even better!

17. 467 中 The Political Gains and Losses of China's Dynasties 中国历代政治得失 Qian Mu钱穆Historical100k WordsCompleted Collected lectures by Mr. Qian Mu, Chinese Political Traditions Through the Ages offers concise overviews and comparisons of the political systems of the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It traces their changes and developments, and points out their advantages, disadvantages, gains, and losses. 5.4kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves

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    It has profound thoughts and a grand vision, but the problem is that you might not be able to absorb it.

18. 468 冠 Unparalleled Throughout the Ages 冠古绝今 Man Lou蛮楼Urban471k WordsOngoing Spiritual qi revival, mythology descends! Olympus, the gods of India, and deities from every heaven appear in the mortal world to reap their harvest. Whispers from the Old Ones crawl out of the abyss, and unspeakable horrors erode reality. Zhang Guangu, whose fate twists and turns and who endures countless tribulations, eventually discovers that he is the product of an ancient god's leader and the source of Earth's cultivation civilization fused together. He deduces the laws, dismantles divine a 10Reads—Score102Shelves

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    I stumbled upon this book recently during a reading slump. It places gods, Buddhas, and Cthulhu in the same world, and what's most valuable is that the protagonist's personality isn't exaggerated; he's a very realistic mortal cultivating immortality, not one of those face-slapping stories where the protagonist immediately becomes incredibly powerful after a spiritual energy revival.

19. 469 革 Reforming the Qing: The Jiaqing Restoration 革清：嘉庆维新 Its Name Is Reform其名维新Historical534k WordsOngoing Anyone who knows Qing history says the dynasty truly died under Qianlong. Its deep-rooted problems were impossible to reverse, the distribution of resources was grossly unfair and rife with social tensions, and it shut its eyes and ears to the outside world, crippling itself. A scholar from the late Qing transmigrates to the first month of the fourth year of Jiaqing. See how he rewrites history. 2.8kReads—Score246Shelves

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    A time-traveling novel set in the Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Jiaqing, focusing on strengthening the nation. It incorporates historical research and reforms that align with political logic. While not entirely systematic, it's not mindless wish-fulfillment.

20. 470 道 The Origin of the Dao 道之起原 The Beginning of the Way, Hence the Name Primordial道之起点故名元始Eastern Fantasy44k WordsCompleted A black-robed youth preached the Dao, bringing two beings into existence: Pangu and Haotian. Pangu split heaven and earth, leaving all living things with incomplete minds. The story follows the Primordial Heavenly Venerable as he descends to the mortal realm to teach the Dao and save all living things, creating the laws of heaven and earth and safeguarding one corner of the world. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A book about the Old Man of the South Pole and a book about Lü Dongbin should meet your requirements.

21. 471 零 Mocked for Having No Spiritual Roots, I Awaken the Great Dao of Positive Thinking 零灵根受嘲，我觉醒精神胜利大道 Modest and Refined Zi Ru谦谦子儒Eastern Fantasy433k WordsOngoing This may be the first anti-cultivation cultivation novel on the entire web. The book is divided into two major parts. The first part follows Qi Ming, who has no spiritual roots. As he grows and learns to protect himself, he becomes the Spiritual Immortal Venerable everyone envies, only to discover that it was all part of a massive conspiracy. In the second part, after being reborn, Qi Ming keeps the lessons of his past life in mind. He proposes that guiding and educating people's hearts is the 43Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 472 老 The Old Demon Wants to Slack Off 老魔想摆烂 Wandering Cultivator野修士Eastern Fantasy446k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Eastern Fantasy + Not a Power Trip + Enlightenment Through Worldly Experience] Good is not goodness, but transcendence. Evil is not wickedness, but a means of changing fate. A mighty figure with multiple personalities and a staggering thirst for slaughter goes round and round, only to return to his childhood. The max-level powerhouse plans to lie flat, but a sage uses a beauty scheme against him. He doesn't fall for it. Just after he breaks off his engagement, the sage comes 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Profound and fantastical, thought-provoking and insightful, worth checking out!

23. 473 灯 No. 13 Lantern Alley 灯笼巷13号 Chu ZhiM褚枝MMystery187k WordsOngoing The rating will go up with time! No romance | Family and friendship | Ensemble cast | Mystery and deduction | Supernatural folklore | Case-of-the-week | An alternate world Jiang Zhibai × Bai Wanyue × Yuan Qing Deep in Lantern Alley stands an old shop at number 13. Open the door, and you might find three women chatting over tea. The gentle woman in a qipao is Jiang Zhibai, said to be a Bai Ze who has lived for an unknown number of years. The spirited young woman with a ponytail is Bai Wanyue, an 8Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 474 来 Since I'm Already Here, I'll Save the Great Ming 来都来了，我要救大明 Daoyang's Victorious Fighting Buddha道阳的斗战胜佛Historical2.0M WordsOngoing My new work is out! Please check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 92Reads—Score142Shelves

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    This is an old-school time-travel novel set in the Ming Dynasty, without a system or cheat codes. The author intends to conduct a social experiment with this book, to see if the protagonist can save the Ming Dynasty. So far, the logic seems sound, but it's packed with cunning political maneuvering, intense warfare, and espionage.

25. 475 何 Why Empire? Rethinking Chinese History Through the Lens of Finance (Why China Series) 何以帝国：从财政视角再看中华史（何以中国丛书） Liu Shougang刘守刚Historical150k WordsCompleted Strongly recommended by Luo Zhenyu, Bao Gangsheng, and Liang Jie, this revised and expanded edition of the manuscript for Thirty Lectures on the Finances of the Chinese Empire includes a lengthy, in-depth conversation from Yanjing Book Review, revealing the fiscal logic hidden behind three thousand years of Chinese history. The history of money is not merely about “finance,” but also about “politics.” The downfall of many dynasties was fundamentally determined by their finances. No matter how wi 986Reads9.4Score334Shelves
26. 476 大 The Great Wei Inkblade 大魏墨锋 Tan Qianli谭千里Eastern Fantasy327k WordsCompleted Lin Chen inherited the legacy of the Broken Stele of Mingyue Mountain and opened the door to a whole new world: It turned out calligraphy could be used in martial arts. It turned out every copybook he had ever practiced was a peerless martial art. The bold, powerful Yan style was a fierce, unstoppable palm technique; The strength of the Liu style’s strokes was the force of an iron-fisted punch; The graceful beauty of the Zhao style was a sword intent that soared beyond the mundane. The Great Wei 8Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    Unlike traditional fantasy novels, this book introduces new literary and martial arts, including the Eight Schools of Military Strategy. It has a strong moral compass, with foreshadowing and cause-and-effect relationships throughout, and the characters are intelligent and well-rounded!

27. 477 孤 The Silent One 孤语者 Three Meters三米Urban380k WordsOngoing A light novel, just for casual reading, with no pressure. The main thing is that it’s light. Yu Mu, who grew up in a remote mountain village, has never been one to back down. After awakening his domain, he has a goddess spirit by his side all the way. As it turns out, the two of them are either running for their lives or getting ready to run for their lives. The goddess spirit says that to win in a domain, you have to rely on its rules. Yu Mu refuses. He uses nothing but the opening and closing 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The epic feel lies in the ordinary details. Come and take a look! [Kiss emojis]

28. 478 宇 The Awakened One on the Cosmic Strings 宇宙弦上的觉醒者 The Madman in the Rain淋雨的疯子Sci-Fi & Apocalypse449k WordsCompleted In my spare time, I’d like to connect with more readers and fellow book lovers online by writing a novel! As long as even one reader is still reading, I’ll keep updating! No more talk, come in and take a look! If you can bear to read a few chapters, whether you like it or not, you might at least learn a bit of physics! Um... I’d better write a proper introduction: Martial arts? Cultivation? Immortality? Lin Tianyang practices physics! A black stone plucked the string of fate. Each awakening on h —Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    Still being updated! This book is really good! Trust me!

29. 479 魔 Magic Dice 魔骰 Zhao Zi7钊Zi7Sports685k WordsOngoing “No CP” “Serious drama” “Game-world fantasy” “Near future” “Quick transmigration” “Competitive adventure” “Welcome, longtime otaku and chuunibyou!” [S5 Special Edition: Continuing This Fall] Let us follow Meng Huan’s perspective and witness the thrilling moments and intertwined destinies of the fifth World Championship. [Chasing the King’s Memories: Ling Kong Arc, Main Story Revision] Let us follow Ling Kong and Youzi back to that midsummer, to the place where the dream began! [About This Story] 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's strange how it's written so lightly; we've unknowingly come a long way. It feels like there are more and more heart-wrenching moments, but they're all glossed over, making it seem like every volume has a happy ending. There are many plot-driven works that you might not understand, but are still quite interesting.

30. 480 别 Don't Mess with the Grand Tutor, She's an Immortal Lord 别惹太傅，她是仙君 The Little Fish Fry Who Stays Behind长留小鱼崽Ancient Romance160k WordsCompleted Jiu Fangyi bears a calamitous fate. While seeking the truth behind it, he meets Feng Lishan. The two are opposites, one cold and one warm, and they unexpectedly discover that their origins are opposite as well. Jiu Fangyi's Source of Returning to the Void is withered, lifeless, and marked by death and separation, while Feng Lishan's Source of Primordial Vitality is its polar opposite, as different as clouds and mud, fire and ice. Yet at their roots, both come from the same source. As long as Fen 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance with political intrigue, multiple couples, pure love, and no third parties. [Readers who enjoy fast-paced, action-packed stories should proceed with caution.] The female characters in this patriarchal society are equally compelling; female tutors, generals, and even queens wield their swords to vanquish enemies. A large cast of characters, even minor ones, are hunters in their own right. From the very beginning, she finds herself on the verge of being caught in a trap, then is drawn into the mortal realm by the emperor's scheme, a case triggering a series of events. If she stops searching, everything can be stopped. Starting with taking on a disciple, she makes a series of mistakes, contracting her disciple's unlucky constitution. Balancing the elements, she saves her disciple's life but loses her lover's.

31. 481 大 The Great Wei Dust-Shocking Stratagem 大魏惊尘策 Tan Qianli谭千里Eastern Fantasy444k WordsCompleted “The world pursues the white, but I alone hold fast to the black.” Shen Jingchen raised his eyes, his gaze clear and cool as a winter spring, and slowly introduced himself by name and courtesy name: “I am Shen Jingchen, courtesy name Zhibai.” A He looked up at him, only half understanding, yet feeling that the young master’s bearing at that moment was more upright and noble than the pines and bamboo on the mountain. He continued in a calm voice, his words light but weighty: “The Dao De Jing says 5Reads7.5Score—Shelves
32. 482 人 Human Survivors: A Collection of Fairy Tales 人类幸存者【童话集】 Rabbit Vampire兔型吸血鬼Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Who is the true survivor? The ageless performer onstage, or the audience that lives on forever below? Seen from above, the audience becomes part of the story too. In the very end, who is the survivor in this dreamlike illusion? This is an original work by Rabbit Vampire, now authorized for publication on Royal Road. Reproduction is permitted. All rights reserved. Infringements will be prosecuted. 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't know, I'm just writing a fairy tale. What is a human being? What makes someone a human being? I'm just expressing my thoughts that have changed over the past few years. If you don't like it, don't criticize me; everyone has their own perspective.

33. 483 在 My Years as a Spy in the Cultivation World 在修仙界当特工的那些年 A Little Longer久一分Urban1.6M WordsOngoing Beyond the door are enemies. That was the consensus when humanity first observed the door, after cultivators invaded. They were cruel and powerful, regarding all life as worthless and inflicting an irreconcilable blood debt on human civilization. Humanity recklessly unleashed nuclear weapons in a desperate counterattack, at the cost of devastating the Earth's environment and affecting countless people. Only afterward did they discover that the invader was merely an insignificant member of a vast 44.6kReads8.9Score4.9kShelves

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    The epic feel comes from the protagonist's reflections on human nature.

34. 484 庄 The Legend of Zhuangzi 庄子传奇 Always So一直如是Historical717k WordsCompleted Zhuangzi was a sage who forgot himself and roamed freely through the infinite; a divine being who cared nothing for achievements and attained complete freedom; a saint who regarded fame as a shackle and wished only to accompany the Dao. After Laozi, Zhuangzi was another enlightened master who had grasped the ultimate truth. He inherited Laozi’s ideas perfectly, merged his heart completely with the Dao, and attained true peace and freedom. Though Zhuangzi lived in poverty throughout his life, his 8.2kReads8.4Score763Shelves
35. 485 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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    This is a high-quality, completed, but underrated, in-depth novel that has been unfairly rated. A hardcore work by a science and engineering enthusiast, it features no transmigration, rebirth, or cheat codes. The genre is novel, blending fantasy and realism, with sharp, concise writing, humor, and fast-paced plot twists. It's packed with suspense and mind-bending reasoning, revealing modern high-tech espionage, hacking, and electronic warfare. Tailor-made for seasoned readers, it's incredibly addictive after chapter 10. Feel free to criticize if you don't like it!

36. 486 体 Weight Exchange System: The Fat Man's Comeback Plan 体重兑换系统：胖子逆袭计划 Li Duping李渡平Modern Romance2.7M WordsOngoing [An entertainment-industry story about the protagonist's struggle to make it in show business.] [No slacking off, no meltdowns, no dating shows, no livestreaming. She acts earnestly, works hard on set, and becomes a top-tier star through her skill and body of work.] In her previous life, Shang Ye was an out-and-out comic foil. She stumbled into the entertainment industry, but a congenital illness left her overweight, so all she could do was play chubby nobodies in low-budget comedies. After 16.3kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves

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    This depicts real people and a real world.

37. 487 义 The Loyal Soul of the Righteous Blade 义刀忠魂 Scribe文书匠Historical235k WordsCompleted The Southern Song faces crisis, and loyal men are slaughtered. Li Ying, son of Li Gang, chancellor of the Great Song, studies under the famed general Han Shizhong, who fights against the Jin. Wielding the Dragon-Catching Saber, he is a match for thousands. He campaigns alongside his master, crushing rebel bandits and killing Jin invaders. A pillar of support in the eyes of Yue Fei and Han Shizhong, he burns with a fervent desire to defend his homeland. Then, news of his family’s destruction stri 98Reads8.2Score—Shelves
38. 488 地 The Underworld Patriarch Living It Up in the Human World 地府老祖宗在人间吃香喝辣 Dandruff头皮屑Modern Romance123k WordsCompleted [Monsters, Demons, Ghosts, and Gods] [Healing] [Gourmet] [Wild Imagination] “My name is Du. That’s the name I gave myself later. I’ve lived for a very, very long time, but I don’t really know who I am. All I know is that, a long, long time ago, I came into being in a place of ultimate yin. I stayed there, never needing food or drink and never speaking. That place was nothing but chaos. Later, an outsider appeared in my territory. He wore a long white robe and glowed with a rainbow-colored radian 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The setting is bizarre and fantastical, viewing the human world from the perspective of demons, monsters, and gods.

39. 489 离 After the Divorce, Dr. Su Caught the Eye of a Powerful Man 离婚后，苏医生被大佬盯上了 A Wild Horse Going Neigh Neigh一匹野马汪汪汪Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted [Season One of the motion comic is now available] [The early chapters focus on family disputes, with more emphasis on her career] [The male lead appears later] [It only gets better as the story goes] She's a cold, sharp cardiothoracic surgeon who wields a scalpel and is divorced with a child. He's a roguishly handsome power player with connections in both the underworld and the legitimate world. It was love at first sight for him, and he won't stop pursuing her. Then there's a gentle, refined yo 56.2kReads8.7Score6.1kShelves

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    The anime adaptation is coming soon too; the author's writing is so realistic, a masterpiece for female readers!

40. 490 天 The Sky Realm and the Rain 天域与雨 LcBHSOSSci-Fi & Apocalypse133k WordsOngoing [Cyberpunk + Alternate World + Military + Near-Future Science Fiction + Realism + No Plot Armor + Growth] Beneath the Federation’s blue ecological dome lies nothing but opulence and indulgence, while roiling gray fumes seep through every lawless corner. Dignity blooms amid swelling plasma clouds, and the armor-piercing rounds in our guns will pierce every hypocritical mask. A word of warning before you read: There will be heartbreak. There is no plot armor, and the protagonists are already at th 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Why don't you believe me?

41. 491 倾 Together, We Conquer the World 倾尽天下携手山河 Palace Master Ming Yue明月宫主Anime Fanfiction3.2M WordsOngoing In the year 399, in beautiful Zhangjiajie, the Seven Swords, led by Hongmao, overcame countless dangers and finally joined their swords together, defeating Black-Hearted Tiger, the leader of the Demon Cult, and wiping him from existence. After the battle, the Seven Swords left Valley of Love's End with the Qilin and went their separate ways. Seven days later, a badly wounded young man slowly awoke in the Ten-Mile Gallery. With his awakening, the peaceful martial world fell into turmoil, as one d 153Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please recommend and give a five-star review.

42. 492 玫 The Echo of Rose Petals 玫瑰花瓣的回响 I Really Don't Know the First Thing我真的不着四六Ancient Romance259k WordsOngoing Hello! My name is Rose, but you can also call me System. I was born from humanity’s most beautiful fantasies. My mission is to keep my Host company. Hello, Host. I’m Rose. Hello, Host. I’m Rose... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I dare to recommend myself

43. 493 百 A Hundred People Transmigrate: After Killing All My Fellow Countrymen, I Became an Emperor for the Ages 百人穿越：杀光老乡后我成了千古一帝 Sparse Shadows of Zhongnan终南疏影10k WordsCompleted A Hundred People Transmigrate: After Killing All My Fellow Countrymen, I Became an Emperor for the Ages —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look at these two; read to the end, and don't be fooled by the book title.

44. 494 笙 The Song of Flute and Sword 笙箫剑鸣 Le Yu Si Shu乐于思黍Eastern Fantasy239k WordsOngoing 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is a bit short. [Eating melon seeds][Bumping posts][Bumping posts][Bumping posts][Bumping posts][Bumping posts][Bumping posts][Bumping posts][Bumping posts][Bumping posts]

45. 495 人 I'm in Malaysia, and I'm Going to Slay Ghosts and Demons 人在大马，我要斩鬼除魔 Tiger Who Eats Apples吃苹果的老虎Mystery414k WordsOngoing Moonlight flows like water, while daylight cuts like a blade. On the path to immortality, I slay the heavens' chosen ones. Clad in black, I grip the Tiger Soul blade, scale the heights of Cangwu, and stride across emerald waves. On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, the gates of the underworld open. When migrant workers venture abroad, they discover how dangerous the outside world can be. They encounter ghosts at ten thousand meters in the air, while the hot lands of Southeast Asia conceal 534Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has a plot and makes you think!

46. 496 快 King of Quick Transmigration: The Only One Across the Myriad Worlds 快穿之王：诸天万界唯我独尊 Sparse Shadows of Zhongnan终南疏影9k WordsCompleted King of Quick Transmigration: I Alone Rule the Myriad Worlds —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 497 民 The Ethnic Alchemist 民族炼金术士 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted When international gold prices surged by more than 70% in 2025, surpassing U.S. Treasury bonds for the first time in 30 years to become the world's leading reserve asset held by central banks, the real-world rush to “hoard gold in troubled times” echoed the battle over gold in this novel. Amid geopolitical upheaval and the restructuring of the monetary system, gold's value as a safe haven is once again in demand. Yet The Nation's Alchemist had already revealed the truth in its story: what people 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Every chapter features insightful commentary! A thrilling Republican-era novel is here! Chemistry genius Shen Yanzhi returns to China with top-tier magical abilities, joining forces with the stunningly talented Su Manqing to lead a team to tear apart traitors, raid Japanese military factories, and outsmart gold, using ancient methods to protect the national treasure of bronze. High-energy battles of wits and exhilarating counterattacks throughout, a journey of alchemy, self-discipline, and national defense, with handsome men and beautiful women igniting Shanghai – a non-stop, addictive read!

48. 498 警 Warning! The Streamer You Follow Has Been Banned 警告！您关注的主播已被封禁 Charge, Furious Wind冲锋风怒Mystery612k WordsOngoing He was just a wage slave until a car accident gave him an unexpected perspective on reality through the lens of magical realism. Who would have thought the new struggle would unfold like this? You still have to hustle after you die. You still have to sell yourself after you die. You still can't get it back after you die. You still have to give even after you're dead. The villains are naturally good at misleading people. Can you see through them? The big bad has stirred up another conflict and sl 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Profound in thought, but lacking in scope and epic scale.

49. 499 万 All Forms Are Mine: The Way of the Master 万相唯我：师道天下 Infinite Inheritance无限传承Eastern Fantasy590k WordsOngoing [Supernatural Powers + Boundless Imagination + Infinite Possibilities] All forms are born of the heart, and the Great Dao can only be walked by people. The sages of old proved the Dao through forms. One path opened the heavens, bringing freedom and ease. Hu Yan, bearing the karmic ties of two worlds, manifests countless forms in the mortal realm. He combines the supernatural arts of a hundred schools and creates boundless worlds. Every one of his disciples is extraordinary. His eldest disciple, 3.4kReads8.1Score319Shelves
50. 500 棺 The Yama in the Coffin 棺中阎罗 Ku Er喾儿Mystery823k WordsOngoing Three blades fell, and the bandit chief was slain; one song severed the realms of yin and yang. The goddess came to love him, and thus began the Chronicle of Defying Heaven and Slaying Gods. The Way of Heaven shifts and flows; prosperity and decline never last forever. I have already sworn this oath. If we do not part, our reunion is sure to come. What do I fear, even if fate curses our love out of jealousy? Just watch: The King of Hell in his coffin, keeping company with falling leaves at dusk. 48Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    Wandering the heavens, with a heart full of peace! See if you like it! When danger strikes, Qin Mu is unparalleled in combat! When there is no danger, Qin Mu is the greatest danger! With only two people, he bravely storms a thief's den, robbing the gang leader! His plan to assassinate and steal the treasure has barely landed when he is slammed to the ground by the oppressive force of heaven and earth—must he crawl to assassinate him? Three strikes to slay the bandit leader, one finger to shatter yin and yang. He angrily severs the Yama's Palm, slaying gods and repelling heavenly lightning. Seemingly mad and unreliable, he possesses overwhelming combat power. Watch as the (playboy second young master) Qin Mu roams the human and underworld realms, wielding the order of yin and yang, cleansing the turbid and promoting the pure, establishing his dominance over the world, defying fate with his madness!

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