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251 泊 Above the Cloud Moorings 泊云之上 Abolish the Hundred Schools罢黜百家Urban130k WordsOngoing Explore the unknown, awaken the mind, drift among the clouds, and savor life's many facets. Here, Baijia will present you with a whole new worldview and an entirely new adventure. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Explore the unknown, enlighten your mind, float among the clouds, and savor the myriad aspects of life. Character traits: Can be anyone from our lives. Recommendation rating: Highly recommended! Genre: Urban fantasy. "Above the Clouds" will guide you to soar through an ocean of knowledge.

254 寒 Tales of a Cold Night 寒夜记 Demon Yang Yi妖杨易Eastern Fantasy112k WordsOngoing Born without a trace of spiritual energy, he was written off as a good-for-nothing. But through hard work, he kept moving forward one step at a time. At the youth gathering, he stunned those who looked down on him by reaching the first level of Martial Master in seven steps. He carved out a name for himself across the vast continent, then journeyed to the Upper Realm to battle all sides and fight all manner of demon beasts in order to save the person he loved. At last, he made his way to the Imm —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Synopsis: In the True Martial Continent, a world where cultivation reigns supreme, Ye, a seemingly useless member of the Ye family who cannot cultivate spiritual energy, embarks on the path of cultivation by chance, becoming a seventh-step Martial Master! Through a combination of sneaky development and quirky antics, he gradually amazes others. On his path to the pinnacle, he rises to the top. Character traits: Cunning, humorous, and devoted. Genre: Fantasy. Rating: Five stars.

257 天 The Greatest Pawnshop Under Heaven 天字第一當 Horseback Fishing骑马钓鱼Mystery6.5M WordsCompleted By day, this pawnshop looks utterly ordinary, but it has one strange rule: anyone who pawns an item or buys an unredeemed one gets a free fortune reading. Stranger still, once midnight comes, the shop welcomes all kinds of bizarre visitors… 3.7kReads8.9Score418Shelves

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One is a romance novel, the other a supernatural one. The romance novel boasts a rich plot, a well-defined and coherent power system, and vividly portrayed characters. However, the protagonist in the second novel is relatively weak in the early stages, making it less of a "power fantasy" story; choose with caution.

259 最 The Strongest Cultivation Method: Stellar Evolution 最强修仙法星辰衍变 Gaming Scumbag游戏渣男Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing A new kind of high-IQ cultivation novel, bringing together the best elements of the genre. After tens of billions of years, the universe gradually evolved from primordial chaos into a world imbued with spirit and suitable for life. In their quest for power and immortality, living beings embarked on the long path of cultivation. By the Primordial Era, the cultivation world had reached its peak. A cultivator accidentally obtained a divine treasure born of nature. It recorded the universe’s creati 303Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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The best novel I've read is *The Strongest Cultivation Technique: Star Evolution*. Star Evolution is the strongest cultivation technique, capable of enhancing everything in the world. I recommend this cultivation novel I'm currently following, *The Strongest Cultivation Technique: Star Evolution*. The protagonist, Lin Han, has a very realistic personality, and the text is clear and easy to understand. I've been following it non-stop since I started reading.

261 大 The Great Soul Diagram 大魂图 Gao Xing Village, Gao Xing Town高兴镇高兴村Eastern Fantasy142k WordsCompleted Between heaven and earth lie nine mysterious Soul Diagrams. They choose their masters, and all under heaven vie for supremacy! The young Jiang Chen was chosen twice by a Soul Diagram, only to be cast aside both times. Why was his foundation completely destroyed? Two years later, he returns, and the Soul Diagram chooses him for a third time. Will he repeat the same mistakes, or forge a completely new path? All the excitement is in Great Soul Diagram! Traditional fantasy with humor and laughs. It' —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Which novel did you see yourself in? This traditional fantasy novel showed me an ordinary yet hardworking version of myself, a persistent yet humorous version of myself, striving to fight monsters and level up, loving what I like, and taking revenge when I have a grudge. That's how traditional fantasy should be!

263 仙 Above the Immortals 仙人之上 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Urban1.5M WordsCompleted (No harem, no formulaic plot, no invincible protagonist, no System, no brainless characters, and no wish-fulfillment. Read at your own discretion.) The ancient Immortal Court had crumbled into ruins, and the immortals of old had fallen into slumber. The world changed with every passing day, and seas became fields. All that remained of ancient times existed only in myths. Thousands of years later, the ruins of the Immortal Court once more rose above the nine heavens, and the sleeping immortals be 61.7kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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These are some of Tomato's top-tier books; every single one is a gem. [Note][Note][Note]

267 永EN King of the Eternal Night 永夜君王 Misty Rain Jiangnan烟雨江南Eastern Fantasy4.9M WordsCompleted Qian Ye rises from hardship, then falls through betrayal. From that moment on, with only a man and a gun for company, he walks between eternal night and dawn, carving out a legend. If eternal night is the fate he is destined for, then he will become the king who rules it. 906Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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💥These are the books that can rival "Yan Yu Lou" and "Tian Yuan"...💥And have ratings mostly around 9 points. [Thinking] 🍉A young man from a planned development zone embarks on a legendary journey with a few close friends. [Learned] 🍉I recommend the third book, about a group of people protecting the lights of every home. [Learned]

269 我 My Dantian Is an Asylum 我的丹田是座疯人院 Buddha, Who Loves Orchids喜欢兰花草的释迦牟尼Eastern Fantasy224k WordsOngoing [Cultivation in a Mental Hospital + Absurd Battles + Deadpan Comedy + A Dark, Mysterious World] Ye Xuan, who had been enjoying the blessings of a 996 work schedule, transmigrated to a world of cultivation, only to discover that a mental asylum was hidden in his dantian. The rundown clinic housed generations of cultivators driven mad by deviation. A depressed sword immortal bent on self-destruction. A poison cultivator who wanted to turn every female animal into a Dao companion. A food fanatic wh —Reads—Score—Shelves

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There is a medical clinic in my dantian, where all the crazy cultivators who have gone mad from the past are imprisoned. Among them are a sword immortal suffering from depression, a poison cultivator who is overflowing with love when he sees the opposite sex, a fat chef who wants to take a bite when he sees a magical artifact, and an old Taoist priest with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder who draws talismans...

271 太 The Dao of Primordial Beginnings: Starting as a Villain 太初衍道：从反派开始 The West Wind Rides a Horse西风为马Eastern Fantasy495k WordsCompleted [Cultivation + Xuanhuan + No System + No Stupid Decisions + Plot-Driven] The Blackwind Sea’s divine art has appeared, and baleful energy fills the Ten Thousand Buddha Grottoes; A mysterious immortal corpse lies beneath an ancient banyan tree, while the miasma of the Yellow Springs pours back into the mortal world. Atop Mount Tianmen, immortal energy has not been seen for a hundred thousand years. What exactly happened in the Immortal Realm? The path to immortality is severed, and the Great Dao i 5Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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Endless darkness descended, and Li Tongzhen muttered to himself, "Foundation Building is difficult... Foundation Building is difficult... The difficulty lies in the Foundation Building Pill." The moment he uttered the word 'pill,' he suddenly raised his arm and threw a bottle of pills into the distance. "No need to fight anymore, none of us will get the Foundation Building Pill." Li Tongzhen's expression relaxed, as if he had finally been freed. He lay on the small boat, waiting for Lu Xuan's arrival.

272 欲 Yearning for Immortality 欲求仙 Han Xidi寒兮帝Ancient Romance3.1M WordsOngoing Something seems off about this transmigration? If you transmigrate into the cultivation world as an utterly ordinary passerby, get a golden finger in the form of a useless panel from the start, get sold to a talisman shop owner to work, and nearly starve to death while in seclusion, is there any hope for a life like that? And does being abandoned count as having your parents sacrificed to the heavens? By the time Fang Mingliao finally reached the Golden Core stage, she realized that ninety-nine 12kReads8.8Score982Shelves

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I benefited from the big boss's influence!

273 穿 Transmigrating to the Earth's Core: The Good-for-Nothing Rises to Become an Emperor 穿越地心：废柴逆袭成帝君 Just a Potato Farmer一介薯生Eastern Fantasy540k WordsOngoing Transmigration + rebirth + a good-for-nothing’s comeback + a legendary romance + modern special forces + subterranean adventure + mysteries of ancient humanity Who transmigrated across 160,000 years? Who sent a cry from the depths of their soul? A rift in space and time tears open with a roar, and Himalayan beasts break free from their seal. The human world is plunged into catastrophe. Xia Qitian, a member of the Special Incident Investigation Team, has his soul transmigrate. His body is left a 2.2kReads8.9Score134Shelves

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This is the only book of its kind, featuring time travel and rebirth, a loser's rise to power, a legendary love story, modern special forces, an adventure to the center of the earth, and the exploration of ancient humans.

274 疯EN The Mad Scholar's Invincible Sword 疯书生无敌剑 Wine Without Desire无欲的酒Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing There was once a mad scholar who carried a broken wooden sword everywhere and told everyone he met that he was invincible beneath heaven. The mad scholar’s name was Chen Xun. He wandered the world, falling into madness for three years at a time before regaining his senses, over and over again, in an endless cycle. No one knew where he came from or where he was going. What did he carry upon his shoulders... An ancient curse? A self-imposed path of cultivation? Or perhaps the shackles of a fate he 115.7kReads8.9Score8.4kShelves

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Look at these books! Absolutely amazing!

275 人 A Human Cage 人间囚笼 Yan Yizhi言一知Urban538k WordsCompleted [Not a wish-fulfillment story + extremely dark + oppressive and suffocating. Don’t read if you’re faint of heart.] When you’re nearing the end of your life, you can actually feel it coming. Just like right now. The closer that moment gets, the more you want to leave something behind in this world. But what should I leave? Assets lose value, and houses change hands. Nothing material can last forever. So perhaps I should tell everyone my story instead. I’m no good person. I just occasionally feel 118.9kReads9.5Score16.6kShelves

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I felt that "The Misty Rain Pavilion" lacked foreshadowing, which was a bit disappointing.

277 笑 A New Book from Xiaoxiao Theater 笑笑剧院的新书 Laughing Theater笑笑剧院Urban269k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Come read it 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! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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A magical picture storybook to open your mind, inspire your thinking, and teach creativity through pictures. Simple and quick, it makes life wiser (Yay!).

280 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score239Shelves

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I recommend this book, *Steel and Sunflower*. In my opinion, it's the pinnacle of fantasy novels. Its writing style is different from traditional ones; it's quite unique. The writing is excellent, and the story is captivating. I appreciate the author's writing style. Definitely worth reading.

283 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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The villains are at the pinnacle of intelligence! The enemy's espionage plan is meticulous and has an extremely low margin for error. They lure our side into the trap step by step. The reversals are never deliberately created; they all come from the extreme tug-of-war between the top-tier intelligence of both sides.

284 武 The End of Martial Supremacy 武极之末 Mu Rong Smiles木容笑笑Eastern Fantasy711k WordsOngoing The pinnacle of martial arts breaks through the void. It is the end of the martial path, the threshold to a higher world where one can seek the Great Dao and pursue immortality! Only when Liu Muyun reached that endpoint did he discover that the path to martial supremacy had only just begun! 5.8kReads6.4Score361Shelves

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The first book is about the myriad worlds, the calamity of humanity, and the struggle between all races in the universe! The second book is about the apocalypse of the myriad worlds, including Gu Long's heroes, Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Tang Dynasty, Storm Riders, Yang Shen, the Great Zhou Dynasty, Shrouding the Heavens, Journey to the West, and Investiture of the Gods! The third book is about survival for all and the invasion of games!

285 崖 A Lone Soul at Yashan 崖山孤魂 Ye Sheng on a Rainy Night雨夜叶生Eastern Fantasy101k WordsCompleted After the Battle of Yashan, the Southern Song fell. The Song chancellor Lu Xiufu and the emperor both leapt into the sea and gave their lives for their country. With his dying breath, the chancellor entrusted his guardsman Jiang Cheng with the mission of assassinating the Mongol Great Khan. Jiang Cheng fought Mongol masters and then battled the Mongol state's spiritual adviser, suffering grave injuries. He was later saved by someone, but after several defeats, he gradually gave up on the assassi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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After the Battle of Yamen, the Southern Song Dynasty fell. Prime Minister Lu Xiufu and the emperor both committed suicide by jumping into the sea. Before his death, the prime minister entrusted his bodyguard Jiang Cheng with the mission of assassinating the Mongol Khan. Jiang Cheng fought against Mongol masters and then the Mongol Grand Tutor, suffering severe injuries. He was later rescued by someone. After several defeats, Jiang Cheng gradually gave up on the assassination attempt. At this point, someone revealed his plan, and he subsequently experienced various adventures in the martial arts world. Among the Mongol warriors Jiang Cheng fought was Unijebu, who was dispatched by the Mongol Khan to lead a group to the far north of Mongolia. Their mission was twofold: to find the Liao Dynasty's treasure and to expand Mongolia's Siberian territory. During their exploration, they encountered people from different countries and ethnicities. The northern tribes were vastly different from those in the Central Plains. They faced numerous difficulties along the way but also witnessed many wondrous things. Did they ultimately find the treasure?

289 光 Light and Ink 光与墨 Shu Xiaotu殊小途Two Male Leads83k WordsCompleted The painter Luo Chen and CEO Lin Yu are brought together by art, but conflict and misunderstandings over the tension between artistic purity and commercial reality drive them apart. Over the next three years, Luo Chen discovers the true meaning of art in the northwest, while Lin Yu turns down an arranged marriage and establishes a foundation, all just to wait for him. When they meet again and clear up their misunderstandings, they join forces to face the pressures ahead, moving from protecting o —Reads—Score—Shelves

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I think *Yan Yu Lou* is better; the plot is captivating and makes you want to keep reading. *Tian Yuan* is also good, each with its own strengths. I've read both. If you're interested, I suggest starting with *Yan Yu Lou*.

290 一 One Sword, One Flask, One Universe 一剑一酒一乾坤 Guan关Eastern Fantasy5.5M WordsOngoing [Swordsmanship + Wine Immortal + Fantasy Xianxia + One Heroine + Mutual Devotion + Humanity’s Survival] A year ago, the boy watched his father shoulder his sword, slay demons, and save humanity, never to return. A year later, the boy arrives at Qingyun with only a sword and a jug of wine. Shunned by all, he is confined to the peach blossom grove. The sword his father called the “Sword of Protection” stands in the most prominent place in the Qingyun Sect, yet the world calls it the “Sword of Sham 74.3kReads9.3Score7.2kShelves

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This is an incredibly good fantasy novel! You could easily spend ages reading just one!

291 万 Across a Thousand Rivers and Mountains, I Wait Only to Return 万水千山只待还 Su Zeng Rui苏增睿Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted You have power at court; I have my freedom in the martial world. A transmigrated maid skilled in martial arts, caught between revenge and love, can only hope that after crossing countless rivers and mountains, you'll still be there waiting as you were before. Open your arms and welcome me home, covered in dust. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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I'd like to recommend a short revenge-themed romance novel that doesn't involve too much palace intrigue or domestic drama, offers some freedom and a carefree spirit, and doesn't have too many plot twists. It's half martial arts, half court intrigue, and definitely has some parts that will resonate with you. Perfect for those looking for something to read in late autumn.

293 九 The Ninth-Rank Artifact Crafter 九品炼器师 Xiao Shisanlang Talks About the Three Kingdoms萧十三郎说三国Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Artifact Refining] [A Young Man’s Rise] [Industrialization] [Fantasy Warfare] [Ensemble Cast] [Comedy and Satire] [Slow Burn] Young Qian Duoduo transmigrates through space! As a mortal, he starts from scratch! Thrown into prison, he’s facing certain death from the very start! If he doesn’t want to die, he’ll have to fight! To make matters worse, his bargain-basement master, a skinny old man, puts him over the fire to roast! If you want to read abo 23.8kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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This one followed closely behind; the characters and story structure were both excellent!

294 我 I Am a Scout: Zhan De 我是侦察兵一一湛德 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水10k WordsCompleted I’m a Scout: Zhan De 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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Listening to the wind and cooking the rain, emotions fill the tower; a first-rate work among contemporary literature.

295 骨 Bone Ashes and the Soul-Binding Lure 骨烬牵机引 Deeply Shallow Star深深的浅星Historical116k WordsOngoing Xiao Zhuo, an aide in the Shuntian Prefecture, comes from a fallen aristocratic family and bears the shadow of an old family case. With keen insight, he solves a series of strange cases, from the ghost market’s hallucinogenic incense to the grievances of the White Bone Shrine, uncovering a palace conspiracy and power struggle dating back ten years. In the end, he reveals the truth and clears his family’s name, yet chooses to continue investigating cases. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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I have to share my niche reading list: one is a novel with two male protagonists, and the other has no female protagonist; both are ancient suspense novels, highly recommended! [Laughs]

296 老 My Husband Faked Infertility to Steal My Family’s Fortune, So I Fought Back 老公假装不孕夺我家产，我绝地反击 Xi Wenjin席文锦26k WordsCompleted My husband pretended to be infertile to steal my family’s fortune. I fought back against all odds. 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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I came across a wonderful book, an exceptionally wonderful book, and read it through the night in two weeks. This book was my reward and companion during the summer vacation.

298 剑 Where the Sword Rises, Storms Gather 剑起风云 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy4.6M WordsCompleted In these turbulent times, it is not the world that is in chaos, but people’s hearts. The Gu family, loyal servants of the Tianfeng Kingdom, are heroes through and through. But fate is fickle. The heir to this illustrious military family spent twenty years in a daze, becoming the target of countless whispered insults and mockery. Then, on the young heir’s twentieth birthday, memories of his previous life suddenly returned. What troubles him most is realizing he seems to have done a lot of foolish 46.4kReads9.0Score4.9kShelves

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Readers in a reading slump, hurry up and check this out! "Yan Yu Lou" is full of political intrigue and plot twists, "Jian Qi Feng Yun" is super exciting about sword cultivation, "The System Grants Me Immortality" is full of mind-blowing ideas, "I Learned to Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital" has an explosive setting, and "Unknown Dome" has full potential. Fantasy lovers will be overjoyed!

299 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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Thanks, OP! My new book, a short but complete novel about healing and detoxification, is now finished. It's set in a fictional world, blending political intrigue, humor, and practical information. It features a small ensemble cast, a fast pace, meticulous details, and strong moral values. There's no simplistic humor, no forced plots, no clichéd jokes, and no high-tech embellishments. Every word is handwritten, full of sincerity. I highly recommend it.