Looking for Books with Otherworldly Elves, Beastfolk, Magic, and the Like 求异世界精灵兽人魔法之类的书

1. 51 勇 After the Hero Retires 勇者退休之后 zeersEastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing [Slow burn + another world + nearly invincible + multiple female leads] [Let me say it again: this is NOT a single-female-lead story!!!!] After speedrunning another world, the hero runs out of quests and has no choice but to retire. Can an ending where he doesn't build a harem and only defeats the boss really count as a happy ending? What? You say you like me? No way! Hey, hey, hey, I've got a guide for fighting monsters, but is there a guide for romance? (P.S. The plot described above is total 6.8kReads7.8Score480Shelves
2. 52 买 After Buying a Catkin Slave, I Start Eavesdropping on Her Thoughts Like Crazy 买下猫族奴隶后，我疯狂偷听心声 The Blue-Glowing Thousand Birds冒蓝光的千鸟Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Western Fantasy + Another World + Magic + Everyday Life + Slavery + Romance + Light Novel] Leina buys a beast-eared girl with good natural talent. In a world where most people can barely afford to eat and demi-humans are sold as slaves, he wins her over with a single piece of black bread. The catgirl had planned to run away, but in the end, she simply refuses to leave… Nora: “He’s my meal ticket for the long haul. I have to keep him happy!” 10.3kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
3. 53 我 I Am the Heroine's Godfather! 我，女主的义父！ Flopping Salted Fish咸鱼扑通Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world and awakening his memories, Luolan thought he had a supreme-protagonist start from the start. Instead, he discovered he had already been kidnapped and sold to the military camp. Fortunately, he met an older brother figure there who helped him a great deal. After a certain battle ended, Luolan chose to retire, while his big brother stayed at the camp. They kept in touch by letter, but didn’t see each other again for many years. Luolan spent a few years as an 17kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves
4. 54 重 I Was Reborn as a Slime, Yet They Chose Me as the Demon Lord 重生史莱姆的我却被推选为魔王 Luo Yan洛烟Eastern Fantasy708k WordsCompleted (Gender transformation + yuri + character growth + daily life. This is not a career-focused story, so don't read if that's not your thing.) “I was reborn into an obscure Western fantasy RPG. In my previous life, I never amounted to anything. This time, I'm definitely going to... Wait, where are my hands? My feet? Why am I a slime?” “Your three-year term is up! The Demon King is to be crowned!” A gelatinous question mark appears above the slime's head. “Whatever, I'll worry about that later. Sin 405Reads7.8Score103Shelves
5. 55 除 Isn't Treating You Enough? Do I Have to Be Cute Too? 除了治疗，还得负责可爱吗？ Motorcycle Cute摩托可爱Eastern Fantasy807k WordsOngoing [Western fantasy found-family ensemble + main story has no romance] Soft, adorable little boy / beloved group priest / ensemble cast / funny everyday life / light novel / RPG / passionate / uplifting / wholesome values / no melodrama / possible couples in bonus chapters Michiel Aster, a devout boy raised in the Monastery of Holy Light, resolutely stepped into the rough-and-tumble world of adventurers to prove that he was a real man who could stand tall and proud 8.1kReads8.9Score1kShelves

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   Want to try this one? An isekai (another world) team adventure light novel! No transmigration or system; the protagonist is a cute newbie priest, so adorable he's often mistaken for a girl. [Got it]

6. 56 开 From the Start, I Got a System, and the More Fun I Have, the Stronger I Become 开局获得系统，爽了就会变强 Chen Wunian陈无念Eastern Fantasy580k WordsCompleted [Beast-Eared Girls] [Multiple Heroines] [Fantasy World of Magic] [Invincible] [Cute Little Girls and Mature Women] [Laid-Back] [Everyday Life] She wakes from a nap and transmigrates to another world. Before she knows it, she's become invincible. This is a world of magic and battle auras. There are no humans here, only beastfolk with all sorts of animal ears. 10kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves

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   A magical otherworld, inhabited by elves and beautiful women with animal ears.

7. 57 异 The Legendary Lord of Another World 异世界的传奇领主 Lost Nine of My Ten Knives十把刀丢了九把Eastern Fantasy422k WordsOngoing [Western fantasy + magic and battle aura + lord + slow burn + multiple heroines +++] The story starts at a slower pace as the world and its background details are gradually introduced. But you can count on a satisfying ride from start to finish: no tormenting the protagonist, plenty of passion and exciting moments, and even some lovey-dovey romance (cue the wry grin). 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   New book, here it comes! Traditional Western fantasy, featuring familiar dragons, elves, beastmen, sea creatures, and everyone's favorite animal-eared girls—it's all here!

8. 58 我 I Came to Earth to Be a God 我到地球来当神 I'm Purple Light我是紫光Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Female-Led + Interstellar + No System + Eastern Fantasy + Light-Novel Style + Ensemble Cast Growth + One True Pair The title may give the wrong impression that this is a story about a charlatan or a comedy, but the actual story is a slow burn with a vast world. The protagonist, Youtan, is stranded on Earth after a spaceship accident. In search of energy, she travels across the planet alone, eventually journeying with an Earth mage, a young hunter, and others. The story revolves around the power 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This might be the type you're looking for: Protoss, Mage.

9. 59 在 I Called a Teammate Useless in a Game, and Now an Elf Won’t Leave Me Alone 在游戏里骂坑货，却被精灵缠上了 Heavy Rain Isn't Light Rain大雨不是小雨Urban203k WordsCompleted [One Heroine] [Fantasy] [No System] [Slice of Life] My name is Wang Xian. One second, I was cursing out my useless teammate over a game at an internet cafe. The next, that teammate was sending me a message across thousands of miles, demanding we settle things in person. She also said she was an elf and would beat me so badly even my own mother wouldn't recognize me. What do I do? I'm waiting for an answer, and it's kind of urgent. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm a new author with a new book and I'd appreciate some feedback, mainly to see where my writing falls short...

10. 60 开 From the Start, I Found an Elf 开局捡到精灵 Shang Wuxu殇无虚Eastern Fantasy361k WordsOngoing The elf returns home. Look, what have I found? An injured elf. There are two choices now. One: Pretend you didn’t see her. Two: Take her home. Only children make choices. Of course, I’m taking her home to warm my bed. A pale, jade-like hand burst through the earth. Now you have two choices. One: Bury it again. Two: Grab it, then pull hard. Choose the first, and congratulations, you’ve earned the title [Cold and Heartless]. Choose the second, and congratulations, you’ve gained a beautiful 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look, what I've found! An injured elf. Dragons, dwarves, vampires, elves, humans.

11. 61 光 Between Light and Shadow: The Cowardly Knight 光影之间：懦弱的骑士 Riding a Donkey Across the Tianshan Mountains骑驴走天山Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Amid the endless struggle between light and darkness, a storm that will shake the divine realms is quietly drawing near. The thousand-year pact once sanctioned by the Father God of Creation has shattered with a roar. Athena's divine spear and Lucifer's black wings herald the renewed clash between gods and demons. Hyperion, God of Light, and Erebus, God of Darkness, are preparing for war. Behind them, the gods covet the flesh and blood of every race, seeking only to sate their insatiable hunger f 140Reads—Score—Shelves

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    More Than Just Fantasy: The Epic Core of *Between Light and Shadow: The Cowardly Knight* While most Western fantasy novels are obsessed with dazzling magic and monster-slaying, *Between Light and Shadow: The Cowardly Knight* presents a hardcore narrative of "ordinary people fighting against divine authority," wrapping a profound spiritual core beneath its fantastical exterior, making it a truly worthy work of the title "epic." Deconstructing the Grand Narrative of Divine Authority from the Perspective of "Ordinary People" The most stunning setting of this book is using the eyes of the "weak" to tear apart the hypocrisy of divine authority. After the collapse of the thousand-year covenant, the war between the gods of light and darkness appears to be a "battle between good and evil," but in reality, it is a cruel game in which the gods, to satisfy their thirst for divine power, treat all races as pawns. Humanity is torn apart in this game; some become followers of the god of light, some become henchmen of the god of darkness, and the protagonists, Sen and Qixing, are merely exiles marked by "demon water"—they have no divinely bestowed talents, no powerful backgrounds, and even their survival depends on Lucifer's relentless pursuit. But it was precisely this group of "ordinary people" who were the first to see the truth: the so-called "war between gods and demons" was nothing but a blood feast of the gods, and the so-called "faith" was nothing but a shackle to control people's hearts. Their resistance was no longer the grand slogan of "saving the world" in traditional fantasy, but the simple desire to "live for themselves." This struggle, starting from the "perspective of the lower classes," made the oppression of divine authority more real and added a heavy weight to the epic feel of the whole story. Cowardice is not a flaw, but the "starting point" of a hero. The protagonist, Sen Helkin, completely broke the "hero template." He was not a born warrior, but the son of a blacksmith in Sunset Castle. Cowardice in his character followed him like a shadow—he would subconsciously shrink back when faced with the difficulties of nobles; he didn't even have the courage to confess to the Ice Moon Princess he liked; when he first entered the Holy Mountain Academy, even basic magic practice made his palms sweat with nervousness. But the author did not let him "suddenly awaken" or "gain a cheat code," but let him slowly turn his cowardice into courage in one desperate situation after another. For the first time, he gripped a rusty sword to protect his companions; for the first time, he uttered "no" under the pressure of the gods; for the first time, he led his "Undefeated Alliance" through a perilous forest—Sen's growth was a process of treading on fear. He teaches readers that heroes are not without weakness, but that they can choose to move forward despite their weakness; they are not born strong, but learn to protect from the weak. With magic as its bones and emotion as its soul, the book creates an immersive world. The magic system possesses both the classic feel of Western fantasy and is full of detailed tension. In the Holy Mountain Academy, elemental magic flows in the hands of apprentices, the heat of flames and the gentleness of water tangible; in ancient ruins, forbidden incantations are carved on stone walls, each rune concealing forgotten secrets; in battle, the holiness of light magic clashes with the eeriness of dark magic, creating vivid imagery that transports the reader to that magical world. But what truly immerses the reader is the emotional bond behind the magic. The friendship between Sen and Herri Sunrise is a bond of trust where they can entrust their backs to each other in life-or-death situations; the tacit understanding between Sen and the fire mage Shan is a battle rhythm that can be synchronized without words; even in confrontations with "enemies," there is a sense of helplessness due to "different stances." These genuine emotions give warmth to the cold magic and add a touch of human warmth to this world filled with the oppression of divine authority. If you're looking for a Western fantasy novel that's unconventional, profound, and allows you to see yourself reflected in its magical adventure, *Between Light and Shadow: The Cowardly Knight* will not disappoint. It has no born heroes, no easy victories, but it offers the most authentic growth and the most moving perseverance—this is what an epic should be like.

12. 62 艾 Azeroth: I Recruited an Army of Dragon Angels 艾泽拉斯，我招募了巨龙天使部队 Fatty Beef and Chives肥牛韭菜Anime Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a prince of Stormwind City with a Heroes of Might and Magic System, Varian established its base at Dagger Hills in Westfall. From then on, he studied Heroes of Might and Magic spells, recruited its troops, and took part in the Orc Wars. The dragons of Azeroth were just another unit in his army. When angels, titans, and behemoths appeared on the continent of Azeroth, who could possibly stop them? 1.3kReads6.7Score100Shelves

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    With the Heroes of Might and Magic system, I transmigrated to the World of Warcraft, becoming a high lord, a magic guild, a knight, a gryphon, a dwarf, an elf, a goblin, and a dragon.

13. 63 纪 Epoch: Child of the Plane 纪元：位面之子 Level Five Mover五级搬运工Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Striving + Wizarding World + Wizards + Planar Ascension + Pursuit of Truth + Planar Wars + Space Fortress] He transmigrates to another world, only to discover that his new body belongs to a slave. After relentless effort, he finally changes his status. What? This is a supernatural world, and ordinary people are still at the very bottom of society. Knowledge changes fate, but how can he change his when he cannot even read? Only hard work and an indomitable will keep driving him forward. The road 1.8kReads6.4Score105Shelves

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    Another world, wizards, magicians, knights, elves, orcs.

14. 64 转 Failed to Reincarnate as the Bone King, Then Met a Vampire Princess 转生骨王失败遇到吸血鬼公主 Zhen Xiaoyue臻小月Sports1.2M WordsCompleted [Multiple Heroines] [System] [Smart Characters] [Farming and Leveling Up] [Western Fantasy] [Showing Off and Face-Slapping] “I’ve been reincarnated?” System: “Please choose the character you will be born as.” “Spider Girl, Slime, Goblin, Birdman... What kind of ridiculous choices are these?” “Wait, isn’t this Bone King?” “I’ll take this one!” “Oh, come on! I just reincarnated as Bone King, and now I’m up against a max-level Paladin and a top-tier High Priest. How am I supposed to play this?!” Od 5.5kReads8.6Score747Shelves

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    Since no one else is pushing it, I'll give it a push.

15. 65 附 The Peerless Assassin Possessing a Catgirl Assassin from Another World 附身异界猫娘刺客的绝世杀手 La Hei Wo菈黑我Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsOngoing [Possession] [Many Transmigrators] [Alternate World] [Slow-Paced] [No Angst] [Nontraditional Western Fantasy] Bai Ye, a professional assassin betrayed by his organization during a mission, unexpectedly transmigrated to another world known as “Kalantia.” He possessed Wuyue, a rookie assassin, and became her master, helping her navigate a thorny world step by step. Together, they completed the tasks given to them by the will of the world, witnessed the vicissitudes of life, and beheld all its sple 360Reads8.0Score—Shelves
16. 66 异 Starbound in Another World 异界星途 Chu Yang楚央Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing Alternate world setting + Western fantasy + ensemble cast + traditional isekai + travel + no cheat abilities + female lead + everyday travel + detailed, satisfying battles If you’re not sure what to expect, think of a journey similar to Frieren, but with more focus on combat. The first volume, over 130 chapters long, is a prologue told in flashback that lays the groundwork. If you want to get straight to the main story, you can skip it. But it includes plenty of little Easter eggs related to wha 4.3kReads9.3Score441Shelves

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    I recommend this one. It's an adventure story featuring a mage protagonist in a fictional world. There are no cheat codes or systems. The storyline involving elves and dragons is now more than halfway through.

17. 67 在 Cultivating Immortality in a Strange World 在诡异世界中修仙 Ah Dai's Big Brother Dai啊呆的呆哥哥Urban102k WordsOngoing The protagonist is Yun Che. [Sinister Cultivation] [A Mortal Proves the Dao] In the early stages, Yun Che has no System, does not transmigrate or reincarnate, has no talent or aptitude, is neither a genius nor the possessor of a sacred physique, and has no old grandpa or Great Emperor as a master. Everything begins to turn with the story of the Apostles. On Blue Star, the “most evil people” were branded Apostles by the ancestors and buried in the river of history. The First Apostle, Xiu Wei, tra —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 纹 Eternal Rune Veins 纹脉永恒 Unworthy of a Pen Name不配笔名Eastern Fantasy518k WordsCompleted A middle-aged man from Earth who has given up trying is taken by a mysterious stranger to a fantasy continent teeming with myriad races. Here, spiritual power, magic power, and mental strength fuse into the power of Vein Patterns, which determines one's strength. He also becomes a “Paragon,” a being of the highest rank. Awakening skills is basically a matter of luck: you might awaken magic and martial techniques at the same time, or even the power to command laws. You might sweep everything befo 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this one, it's good.

19. 69 关 My Adventures Exploring Another World as a Girl 关于我变成少女在异世界探索这事 Sweet Chicken Feet Lover爱吃甜甜鸡爪Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [Single] [No romance] [Otherworld] [Genius] A girl’s path to godhood in another world. May all who possess wisdom offer the Witch a song of praise! Praise the Witch’s beauty! Praise the Witch’s wisdom! Praise the Witch’s deeds! As legends are born, the name of the silver-haired Witch will spread to every corner of the world! Please leave lots of comments! I’ll reply. Powers currently revealed: [Flight], [Telekinesis], [Insight], [Annihilation], [Intimidation], [Elemental Divine Authority (Incomp 6.1kReads8.8Score600Shelves

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20. 70 重 Reborn in Another World: Spirit Pets Reign Supreme 重生异世界之灵宠当道 Sakura's Grace樱之曼Ancient Romance111k WordsCompleted After struggling with depression for a long time, Zhou Ya chose to end her painful life. She never expected to be reborn in another world as a little girl with a special constitution. But with her spiritual roots sealed and barely able to hurt a fly, how is she supposed to survive while carrying a dragon egg? “Smack!” A sharp, resounding slap landed on the little one’s head. At last, it let go, whimpering and looking at Zhou Ya with a hint of grievance. “I really can’t eat it! You’ll choke the 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A seemingly useless person with a special constitution who can't do anything? Watch how she and her spirit pet rise against all odds...

21. 71 重 Reborn as a Goblin? What Goddess? She's Just a Plaything! 重生哥布林什么女神？玩物罢了！ Xiao Yin's Da Qi小殷的大琪Eastern Fantasy251k WordsCompleted [Darkness + nonhuman protagonist + ruthless killing + leveling up + lord] Ye Feng wakes up to discover that he has somehow become the weakest kind of goblin. As expected, he awakens the Racial Supremacy System: the more racial traits his tribe possesses, the stronger he becomes and the greater the rewards he receives. Facing all this, Ye Feng remains completely unshaken and leads his goblin tribe to grow stronger step by step. (The synopsis doesn’t do it justice, so please read the story.) 16Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 72 太 The Dark Elves Beneath the Sun God 太阳神下的暗夜精灵族 Purple Flute, Dreaming Butterfly紫箫梦蝶Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Epic Western fantasy + dark elves + angsty romance + revenge led by a powerful heroine + no System + farming + faith in the gods] #FemaleGrowth #SwordAndSorcery #DarkElves #TheGodsLie #AwakeningAndReversal The Temple of Light enthroned a new god, the Sun God was crowned, and all the races bowed low. But who still remembers Nightfall City, burned to the ground? Who remembers that the dark elves were not born evil, but were the betrayed descendants of the gods? She is the last princess of Night 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This should suit your taste, the Dark Princess of the Elf series.

23. 73 身 As Warden, I've Stopped Suppressing My Desires 身为狱长的我不再压抑心中的欲望 Yue Lingye月凌夜Eastern Fantasy157k WordsCompleted At my peak, I kept out of worldly affairs. When I was underestimated, I did whatever I pleased. From this moment on, as long as you're still in prison, your lives and everything you have are under my control. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This must be me 😳

24. 74 魔 Magic in Another World: An Elf Picks Me Up from the Start 魔法异界：开局被精灵捡到 Bianliang Ziheng汴梁梓恒Eastern Fantasy102k WordsOngoing [Multiple couples + mischievous fun-lover + beast-eared girl protagonist + lord + coming of age] A fully loaded semi-truck barrels toward Lu Wen at terrifying speed, like a rampaging monster, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't beat it. To save two innocent children, Lu Wen transmigrates into a magical otherworld and turns into an adorable beast-eared girl. A beautiful, powerful elven swordswoman takes her back to the village, where a beautiful magic teacher and her big-sister figure dote —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Thumbs up 😳😳😳😳😳😳

25. 75 哥 Goblin: My Offspring Fill the Labyrinth 哥布林：我的子嗣布满迷宫 Magical Bamboo神奇的竹子Eastern Fantasy183k WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Multiple Children, No System] + [Magic Research] + [Behind the Scenes] + [Stealthy Growth] + [Plane Wars] The familiar truck accident, the familiar transmigration. Lin Mu transmigrates to an unknown world where many races coexist: humans, elves, succubi, beast-eared girls... Magic and battle qi, war and management. Watch as the protagonist rises to power in a world full of danger. (I'm a new author, so please bear with me. I welcome everyone to leave your valuable feedback in the co 14Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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26. 76 异 Another World: The Legend of Yinglong 异世：应龙传 Lonelier Than Fireworks人比烟花寂寞Eastern Fantasy385k WordsOngoing Fantasy cultivation + magic and battle aura + swords and knights + anotherworld continent + cultivation of immortals, demons, and fiends + dragons + knights + Pokemon + dwarves + multiple races + lords + war + magical beasts World of Warcraft! Yinglong reborn! The East is in decline, and the dragon race faces disaster! The Dragon Emperor Yinglong fakes his death to infiltrate the enemy ranks. But an unexpected turn of events sends him to the Land of Falling. By a twist of fate, he is reborn in t 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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27. 77 超 Supreme Spirit Tamer: Isn't It Only Natural to Speak the Languages of All Races? 超神御灵师：会万族语言很合理吧 Big Cat Boss喵家大哥大Urban1.2M WordsOngoing The Starry Continent A wondrous world. Humans, demons, elves, fairies, demi-humans, undead, dragons, and angels coexist, locked in endless wars against one another. Wang Xiaowei arrives in another world and gets language packs for every race from the start. Just as he’s brimming with confidence, he awakens a gray talent that comes with no profession at all. Fortunately, the System lends him a hand, making him the one and only Spirit Tamer. His first contract is with a nun. A level-zero gray tale 379Reads6.8Score—Shelves
28. 78 面 Status Panel: I'm a Sword Immortal in a Western Fantasy World 面板：我在西幻世界当剑仙 One More Sword再来一把剑Eastern Fantasy143k WordsOngoing Rall is reborn in a world of swords and magic as an orphan in a remote frontier town. After learning that this world is full of mysterious powers, he begins training himself. Then, at the age of sixteen, he awakens two talents: sword control and a status panel. And so begins his legendary adventure. A fourth-tier swordsman in one year, renowned far and wide. A fifth-tier swordsman in three years, a powerful figure in his region. Ten years later, Rall stands atop a flying sword, with a bil 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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29. 79 反 The Evil God's Missionary Journal in Another World 反派邪神的异世界传教记 Digi404Eastern Fantasy455k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Villain Protagonist + No System + Protagonist Is a God + First Person + Western Fantasy + Multiple Races + High Tech + Battles] Once magic has developed to a certain level, can it replace modern energy? Liu Jing, a college student who died from overwork after staying up all night, transmigrated to another world. But he wasn't a hero. He was an evil god who wanted to rule the world. As he explored this world, more and more believers chose to follow him: A ranger who inherited the 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Western fantasy + ensemble cast + no system + protagonist is an evil god + first-person perspective + multiple races + high technology. The novel includes a map of the otherworldly continent, recommended reading music, and the author's explanation of the world-building references. The characters are very distinctive: a dark elf carrying a sniper rifle, an old mage wielding a chainsaw, and a shapeshifting android girl…

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