Any Engaging Team Stories That Don’t Make the Characters Stupid? No Tragedies, Please (.-.) 有没有那种耐看不降智的团队文（无刀）（.-.）

1. 1 超 Superpowers: I Have a Replication Mirror 超能：我有一面复刻镜 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Gods Descend, Calamity Begins] When cultivators from the divine realm invade Earth, superpowers and modern weapons become humanity's last line of defense! Can Gou Chen and Adam, Earth's only two superpower academies, shoulder humanity's future? What kind of hidden strength does Huaxia, hailed as the Chosen Nation, possess? This is a feast for the Godslayers! A young man gains the power to replicate abilities. With a mortal body and the power of the world in his hands, he will ultimately slay th 117kReads9.6Score13.4kShelves

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   These are the novels I think won't make you feel too stupid. They're action-packed, funny, and tear-jerking, all highly rated and completed, except for the last one. They're all urban fantasy, with the last one being a xianxia (fantasy) novel. You might want to give them a try.

2. 2 无 The One Without Desires 无念者 Qian Xiao千笑Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Chinese-style superpowers] [One heroine] “Hey! No using Hidden Spirits in front of ordinary people!” “What are ordinary people?” “Just regular people. They call them Muggles in the West.” “And what are Hidden Spirits?” “Superpowers. We call them Hidden Spirits in China.” When you discover the hidden truth of this world, will you choose to join? Or expose it? 34.2kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves
3. 3 从EN Once Upon a Time, There Was a Demon-Suppressing Pass 从前有座镇妖关 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Once, there was a pass like this. Once, there was a group of people like this. Every inch of this pass was stained with blood. These people would not return until they were dead. All so that, amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood, in their final moments, they could turn around and see the lights of countless homes shining behind them, with peace and safety year after year. 160.1kReads9.6Score18.1kShelves
4. 4 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves
5. 5 我 I Turned Myself Over to Shenzhou 我把自己上交神州 Lamplighter秉灯人Urban1.9M WordsCompleted “Today, I make this vow!” “In this life, I shall fight for Shenzhou!” “With this body of steel, I shall forge a wall for Shenzhou!” “While I still stand, the people of Shenzhou shall know no fear!” “Even if an endless night shrouds the world!” “I am willing to burn through my blood!” “To light the way ahead for Shenzhou!” Brothers. The wine is warm, and a few dishes are ready. Since you’re here, sit back and listen to my tale. The story of the young men and women of this land of Shenzhou. 7.6kReads9.1Score583Shelves
6. 6 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1kShelves
7. 7 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4kShelves

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   The first book is about the protagonist developing a subconscious mind to help his team; some members lose their memories, while others retain them, each with their own unique characteristics. The second book follows the protagonist's growth until he becomes king. The last book tells the story of the Five Star Emperors, whose five stars are Tiangang Star, Tanlang Star, Taiyi Star…

8. 8 异EN City of Beasts 异兽迷城 Peng Pai彭湃Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Gao Yang was an orphan. At the age of six, he transmigrated to a parallel world and began living in a warm family of five. When he turned eighteen, Gao Yang accidentally discovered the truth about the world: this was not a parallel world at all, but a mysterious realm, and all the relatives and friends around him were terrifying Beasts! Gao Yang nearly lost his life 478.1kReads9.7Score66.6kShelves
9. 9 剑 Sword and Wine 剑酒 Cup of Snow杯雪Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + no System + one heroine + slow burn + passionate adventure] In the Eastern Lands, a tavern waiter wears twin sabers at his waist and tempers his heart in the mortal world. In the Western Regions, a devoted monk carries a paintbrush, bringing flowers to the world. In the Southern Mountains, a Daoist wields peachwood, using talismans to subdue mountains and seas. In the northern lands, a monster carves a wooden staff, its dragon's roar shaking the Nine Heavens. And in the Ce 13.2kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
10. 10 规 Rule Horror: I Rack Up Kills with Traits 规则怪谈：我靠词条嘎嘎乱杀 Riding the Wind, Gazing at the Moon乘风望月Mystery301k WordsOngoing [Moderate meme usage + absurd traits + rule-based suspense + supernatural resurgence + national destiny + original instances] The supernatural has returned, and rule-based horror games have descended upon the world. Those chosen from each country must enter the games and face their challenges. After being eliminated repeatedly, Dragon Nation has seen more and more of its people dragged into the games. At this critical moment, Lu Chuan emerged out of nowhere. The games are terrifying? Sorry, othe 10Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    From the second instance onwards, they are mostly raid instances.

11. 11 羽 The Feathered People: Strange Tales of Ailao Mountain 羽人：哀牢诡事 Wolf's-Tail Fern狼尾蕨Mystery117k WordsCompleted Otherworldly powers × two male leads × ensemble cast × mystery and adventure. Strange incidents plague the Ailao Mountains. Wings appear on my back, an ancient secret erupts from Fuxian Lake, and a female streamer dies a bizarre death. The Wu Clan's vengeful spirits refuse to rest, the Feather Clan hunts them down to the last, and a divine tree connecting to the underworld emerges. From the very beginning, I had stepped into a dead end. 296Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The team members, neither intellectually deficient nor overly compassionate, each have their own roles and traumas. You ask if there was a knife? Certainly there was, but the knife represents past trauma.

12. 12 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 515.8kReads9.7Score69.9kShelves

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    Both are great, I support them! 😏

13. 13 开 From the Start, I Was Online Dating. Then I Tried a Transmigration Dungeon 开局网恋，我体验穿越副本 Gray Dog, Clear Wind苍狗清风Urban90k WordsOngoing The struggling novelist Su Xiao unexpectedly meets an online dating partner who wants neither his money nor anything from him. But when they meet in person, he discovers she is his buddy's daughter. Su Xiao panics and hurriedly turns her down, only to go home and suffer the pain of another novel flopping. By chance, a System claiming it can help him transmigrate through all kinds of scenarios appears at his side. Could his dull life finally be stirred up? —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 让 You Were Supposed to Defend Against the Ten Thousand Clans, Not Stew Them All! 让你抵御万族，你全给炖了？ The Real Erdaomao二刀毛本尊Urban3.2M WordsCompleted [Rated 9.7 during serialization] [Cultivation at school (high-martial arts) + a growth journey + a vast cosmic world + an utterly clueless male lead + no heroine (or a single heroine) + noble ideals and fiery passion + standout supporting characters + satisfying wish fulfillment with smart characters] The myriad races force open the star path and descend upon Earth! Humanity is in danger! Ordinary student Lu Chuan accidentally obtains an ancient book recording the delicacies of the cosmos, and d 36.5kReads8.9Score3.8kShelves

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    I won't recommend the two books by Sanjiu; I think many other authors will recommend them. These are all completed works.

15. 15 九 The Ninth-Rank Demon Exorcist 九品驱魔人 Sharp Edge Hidden in Night Eyes夜眸藏锋Eastern Fantasy5.3M WordsCompleted When the sun sets, every door in the city is shut! Evil spirits open their eyes, and monsters run rampant! The Wei Constables mount the city walls, while exorcists draw their swords. An apprentice from a martial arts school stands proudly amid the demons, determined to protect one last sanctuary. 70.7kReads9.1Score7.7kShelves
16. 16 异 Godslayer of the Alien Stars 异星戮神 Big Bars大杠杠Sci-Fi & Apocalypse462k WordsOngoing At last, Earth was destroyed by the vast divisions among humanity. Those who survived the apocalypse, if they could still be called human, were naturally the last ones standing. Yet they insisted on searching for a second Earth, seeking the very things they had once discarded without a second thought, even treating them with contempt. A piece of bread, a basket of steamed buns, a woman or a man: all became things they desperately wanted but could never have again. And so war broke out once more. 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yes, this one is very pleasing to the eye.

17. 17 破 The Bankrupt Exorcist's Haunted House Livestream 破产天师的凶宅直播间 Fengyuan砜元Mystery356k WordsCompleted “Congratulations. You've inherited a mansion worth a fortune, as well as... 200,000 yuan in deadly yin debt.” The lawyer's voice was like a scalpel, cutting through all my beautiful dreams. I'm Wu Suowei, a con artist who edits photos to pass myself off as a master of the occult. I was planning to pack up and run. But when I opened the doors of Jingxin Studio and saw the strange assortment of “family members” inside... I knew there was no escape. This wasn't a haunted house. It was an ancient se 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is supposed to be an ensemble piece, with well-developed characters. Both the main and supporting characters are intelligent, avoiding any sense of simplistic humor or awkwardness.

18. 18 无 Endless Blade 无尽之刃 Prismatic Battleship光棱战列舰Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Data-Based Infinite Realms + Battle Royale] Welcome to Murder City, where the Gate of Conquest awaits! Shen Lian, a new-energy solar engineer, transmigrates after an accident to a place called Murder City. Here, anyone who wants to survive must enter a world of danger once a month and complete the city’s killing missions. His only conviction is to arm himself to the teeth: to become more resolute through coldness, wiser through reflection, and stronger through killing, as he struggles to surviv 774Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A data-driven, battle royale game where the protagonist leads his teammates through a killer city, repeatedly venturing into mission worlds. The protagonist is ruthless, cold-blooded, and possesses exceptional intelligence.

19. 19 三 Three-Line Cycle: Reversing Course Westward 三线轮回：逆骨西行 Wolf's-Tail Fern狼尾蕨Mystery175k WordsCompleted A mysterious letter drags me into a deadly game spanning centuries! In the modern-day snowfields, I face evil spirits. Amid the flames of war in the Republic of China era, I save our ancestors. In the hidden palace chambers of the Ming dynasty, I uncover the secrets of the Jianwen Emperor... Piao Zhixuan and I battle across time, unlock the bronze mirror’s seal, and fight an evil spirit a thousand years old. Family destiny, duty to our country, and bonds forged through life and death knot togeth 133Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Xikang is here! Does anyone still enjoy supernatural, suspenseful, and adventure novels? If you like Tomb Raider Chronicles and Ghost Blows Out the Light, you absolutely must read this ensemble piece—it's fantastic! Every character is fleshed out! The bonds between friends are incredibly touching! It's not some clichéd, mindless wish-fulfillment story!

20. 20 我 I Use AI to Slay the Gods 我用AI来屠神 Uncommon and Unpredictable非凡无常Urban218k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + AI golden finger System + awakening genetic chains + divine race + adorable pets] Evil must be eradicated!!! On Blue Star, after the invasion of chaotic creatures, humanity gradually began awakening their genetic chains, and the world order collapsed as a result. The orphan Feng Yifan uses an AI System to steadily grow his own forces. Mech warrior Feng Yifan, alchemy master Wang Pangzi, sniper Chu Bin, blade sect master Piyong, holy knight Lin Miaoke, fire mage Mi Ling'er, Wucha 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I think this is a great martial arts novel that doesn't make you stupid and even has some funny parts 🤤🤤🤤 The protagonist, Feng Yifan, has a tragic background. Starting from an orphanage, he gradually becomes independent in a chaotic world. To escape his family's pursuit, he travels to the Chaotic Land. The Chaotic Land is inhabited by ominous creatures, goats.

21. 21 玉 Yulin Epic: Watching Over the Dawn 玉林史诗：守望黎明 Mo Yu the Big Brain陌玉大聪明Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [True Ensemble Cast × No System × Detail-Oriented × Passionate] [Slow Burn] [Growing Up] [Fantasy Wuxia] “Everyone, take your seats and lend me your ears.” In Yulin City, now at peace once more, a silver-clad woman in a golden cape sat among the ordinary spectators, listening as the storyteller struck his block and slowly began recounting a memory she knew well, yet had once remembered only vaguely. The story began with a Spiritborn Tournament she was forced to enter, with a stubborn girl gritti 10Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 末 Apocalypse: I Only Have a Juicer 末世：我只有一台榨汁机 Drunk Brush of Tianquan天全醉笔Urban330k WordsOngoing A story full of passion, with no tired tropes and no mindless wish fulfillment. A cataclysm suddenly strikes Blue Star, and a global super-drought kills 99 percent of humanity. No one knows exactly what happened. Xu Cheng was utterly unprepared, and in this apocalypse, where not even a single blade of grass can be found, all he has is the fully automatic smart juicer his parents bought years ago... 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Feed yourself a bag of salt

23. 23 来 Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical535k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis 1.1kReads—Score103Shelves

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    Let the heroes of the Southern Ming Dynasty who resisted the Qing Dynasty see the light of day again.

24. 24 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.9kReads7.8Score197Shelves
25. 25 九 Nine Purple Li Fire: A Doomed Love Between God and Human 九紫离火，人神绝恋 Nine Purple's Li Fire九紫的离火Urban273k WordsCompleted “I don’t care what kind of deranged serial killer you are. You picked a fight with me, so you’ll pay for every drop of blood you’ve spilled!” Watching the killer step by step into his trap and become the prey, he looked like a pathetic rabbit struggling in vain inside a cage. “You like skinning people, don’t you? Then I’ll let you experience what it’s like to be skinned yourself!” “What is this? AR glasses? These glasses can actually connect to reality! But I don’t want to get stronger. I just w —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    This is possible.

26. 26 疯 Madcap Fantasia 疯批家的狂想曲 Black and White Images黑白画映Fantastical Romance467k WordsCompleted Modern Arc: This world’s fate was decided long ago. Every choice we make leads to an ending already written. And I, Shu Yue, was the one who tore open every prelude with my own hands. Ji Hua’s ten years on the run began because of me; Chen Songhan’s two thousand years of waiting were for me; My older sister, Shu Wen, fell into the time of the Qin Dynasty because I got her involved; Ancient divine beasts, underworld generals, and a phoenix’s true form all gathered in the same storm because of me. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When the world is unjust, where are the boundaries of resistance? How far can we stoop to protect what we cherish? In an order destined to be flawed, what is the meaning of persisting in "reform"? What is the purpose of a person's life, and why do they die? If you're expecting a thrilling adventure where good triumphs, please look elsewhere. But if you're willing to calmly enter a gray world filled with moral thorns, a labyrinth of humanity, and philosophical questions, witnessing the clashes and choices of complex souls in dire straits—then welcome. Prepare your thoughts and your courage. Because here, there are no bystanders. The predicament of each character can become a mirror reflecting your own heart.

27. 27 复 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery272k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 414Reads—Score101Shelves

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    Lone wolf assassins, a small gang. Is that feasible?

28. 28 解 The Dissociator: A Black Comedy of Errors 解离者：黑色幽默大事件 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery165k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! Worldbuilding-driven, realist mystery, where evidence is just the final nail needed to make things official. The second installment in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to get their hands dirty. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind breaks free from pain, the body escapes the dust of 100Reads—Score—Shelves

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