Looking for Protagonists Who Care About All the People Under Heaven and Would Sacrifice Themselves for Them 求主角心怀天下苍生，肯为天下苍生牺牲的

1. 1 逆 You Rebellious Disciple, Get Far Away from Your Master 逆徒，给为师滚远点 Hmph Hmph Ji哼哼唧Two Male Leads265k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, beloved by all + both reborn + yandere rivalry for the love interest + one-on-one happy ending] Xie Qing, sect leader of the Canglan Sword Sect, possessed the most exquisite looks in the world. Yet he was ruthless and merciless, aloof and proud. Many coveted him, and even more despised him. His junior fellow disciple coveted him, so Xie Qing whipped him. The man hid in his room, drawing portraits of Xie Qing and cursing him. The demon king coveted him, so Xie Qing kicked him off 5.8kReads9.3Score95214d adds

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   The male protagonist is a graduate of the Ruthless Path, with a heart for the world and a willingness to sacrifice his life for the common people.

2. 2 棘 Ode to the Crown of Thorns 棘冠礼赞 Chemical Coffee化学咖啡Eastern Fantasy811k WordsOngoing [Gender Swap] [Saintess] [分身] [Single] [Not Exactly a Power Fantasy] [The Protagonist Suffers] Magic forged a magnificent golden palace, but it could not change the rotten foundations. The Seven Sages built towering walls, separating people by talent and privilege. Agnes accepted the title of Saintess and chose a path strewn with thorns. "May my mercy surpass my wrath. May those under my protection sleep in peace." If choosing mercy to change the world is itself an act of arrogance, then even th 61.7kReads8.5Score10.3k14d adds

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   A Western fantasy healing novel where the protagonist is willing to sacrifice themselves to save everyone.

3. 3 啊 Huh? What Do You Mean I've Been Dead for a Hundred Years? 啊？什么叫我死了一百年？ Bi Ming匕明Two Male Leads113k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Cultivation + Master and Disciple + Pseudo-Brothers] A slow-burn, long-form novel with a little wish fulfillment A hundred years after he died, Huai Jin came back to life. Before he died, he diligently worked and cultivated every day, living a miserable life. This time, he was determined to Live it up! His senior brother, who was called in every day to clean up the mess: … A twisted, cold-hearted disciple devoted to his master × a laid-back, carefree master who gives up on 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The beginning is about sacrificing oneself.

4. 4 拯 Saving the Humiliated Male Lead 拯救受辱男主角 The Gorgeous Warrior Never Returns美少女壮士不复返Two Male Leads1.8M WordsOngoing (The work’s rating was unfairly suppressed, but that doesn’t matter anymore. Rate it yourselves. The main story is complete!) This is a story about following the Heartless Path among the crabapple blossoms and becoming a beacon of righteousness. Two male leads, both are each other's first, primarily follows the bottom (the original novel’s bottom, Liu Jiqian, later takes the top role) The romance moves incredibly slowly! A long, gentle trickle! (They don’t hold hands until around chapter 100!) T 7.7kReads9.2Score90314d adds

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   "Looking up, one seeks the mandate of Heaven; looking down, one sees all living beings." Having witnessed the myriad forms of humanity, he still pities the suffering of the common people—this is his way. His compassion for the people, bestowed with kindness, elevates him to a higher realm. He does not fail the people, and the people do not fail him. The myriad forms of humanity are: a young general's triumphant fall from grace; a talented scholar from the capital, his unyielding spirit bringing glory to the world; the resounding drumbeats in the courtroom suing the powerful; disciples, their flesh and blood broken, refusing to kneel; an innocent spirit becoming a god for the people, sacrificing themselves; a humble blade of grass daring to stand up for justice against demons... Even in the inferno of purgatory, some still defy the tide. Those he pities, those he wants to protect, are all members of the common people. He observes the weeping of dying beings, hears the lamentations of all things, sees countless withered bones offering sacrifices to the mountains and rivers, and witnesses the appearance of demons—all he hears are the cries of sorrow in this world—why must all living beings suffer? "Let the winds of change blow, the common people remain in my heart." "My heart is as firm as a rock, unwavering and steadfast. Now, I offer my humble self to the flame, finding boundless joy." The virtue of a gentleman surpasses heaven and earth, shaking even the most wicked. The teachings of the sages, unforgettable, benefit all. This young man will not create a poorly written collection of poems, but rather the most astonishing chapter in this forbidden book! "To expel demons and drive away evil, to uphold righteousness and justice, to forge peace and tranquility in the world." The great path is not lonely; together we go far.

5. 5 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 146.8kReads9.6Score18.9k14d adds

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   Both are rated 9.7, so their quality speaks for itself. ① The story is quite long, but every narrow escape is thrilling, featuring good friends who entrust their lives to each other, and seniors and young people who sacrifice themselves for the sake of a prosperous era. ② Lin Du, at first I thought it was just a humorous and fun story, but the more I read, the more I could see Lin Du's scheme unfold. She schemed against everyone, including herself. Junior Uncle is the best Junior Uncle in the world.

6. 6 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6k14d adds
7. 7 满EN A Family of Hopeless Romantics, Except for the Evil Little Junior Brother 满门恋爱脑，唯有小师弟正的发邪 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Slow-Burn + Cautious Protagonist + Funny and Lighthearted] The senior apprentice brother is love-struck, and the second senior apprentice brother is burdened with a blood feud. The third senior apprentice sister has loved and fought the Demon Lord through three lifetimes, while the fourth senior apprentice sister is a white lotus. The sect leader left the sect for love, and the uncle-master ventured deep into the demonic path for the woman he loved... Neither immortal nor heroic, th 21.1kReads8.4Score1.8k14d adds
8. 8 绝 The Stunning Villain Is Severely Antisocial 绝美反派他重度社恐 Xie Buwan谢不晚Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted Tsundere at first, devoted and obsessively possessive later, versus a beautiful, laid-back, socially anxious man After transmigrating into a book as the great villain, Liu Zhezhi spent five hundred years without completing a single mission, until the System, furious, confiscated his cultivation. The righteous path’s foremost cultivator, Immortal Lord Zhezhi, became a useless cripple, abandoned by his sect. Everyone pitied him, but only he knew how much he liked not having to see anyone. He had s 28kReads9.3Score5.2k14d adds

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   "When I return, all people will be at peace... And the world will be at peace." "Please... Tell him I've gone to the realm of gods." (There's also a 399 chapter, go see it yourself... Warning: angst!!)

9. 9 被 Driven to Death by Her Cultivator Mistress? I Take Up My Sword and Storm the Ninth Heaven 被修仙外室逼死？我提剑杀上九霄 Bian Lu边鹿Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted [Power fantasy, a female lead who begins as a villain and turns righteous, no transmigration, no rebirth] Only when she was dying did Li Fu learn why she could never defeat her husband's mistress, Huayue. It turned out that beyond this world lay a realm of cultivation. Huayue had come from that realm. With Taoist magic at her command, there was no way Li Fu could ever beat her. Tortured, skinned, and dismembered, Li Fu was abandoned by everyone and died after enduring every kind of suffering. Ho 78.3kReads9.6Score10.3k14d adds

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   The female lead is righteous but evil.

10. 10 没 I Have No Superpowers, Yet I Became the Top Villain 没有超能力的我却成了头号大反派 Young Scoundrel of the Hu Family胡家恶少Urban1.1M WordsCompleted (A world of superpowers, but the protagonist has neither powers nor a System. He’s both absurdly compassionate and decisive and ruthless.) Human civilization has entered the postmodern era. Genetic technology has developed at an unprecedented rate, and genetic modification has allowed humanity to break through its biological limits, giving rise to superpowered people. People can gain powerful abilities through surgery, provided they have enough money. None of this had anything to do with Chen Mo 3.4kReads8.3Score30414d adds

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    It's really good. The first book tells the story of an ordinary person who selflessly challenges authority for those in need. The second book is even more tragic; in a world full of lunatics, he repeatedly attempts suicide to save everyone's lives, ultimately sacrificing himself to save the world.

11. 11 宗 Every Sect Wants to Kill Me, So I Just Reload After Death! 宗门都想噶我，我直接死亡回档！ Chao Lianyun巢怜云Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a Book + Villainess + Death Rewinds Time + Eldritch Cultivation + Unhinged + Quirky Style] Lu Xiaojin transmigrated into a book, becoming the lovesick senior apprentice sister in a cultivation novel where everyone falls for the heroine. She kept fighting the heroine for men and ended up dying horribly. No problem. She wasn't stupid. She knew how the plot went, so she could avoid trouble, stay away from the men, and survive. But! Can someone tell her why her junior apprentice 24.8kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds
12. 12 我 I Owe My Invincibility to Myself: Martial Arts, Take Over! 我能无敌全靠自己，武技，上身！ Left-Handed One-Armed Man左断手Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [Patriotic] [Saving the Nation] [Upright Values] [Giving Back to the Nation] A famous saying goes: Those blessed by heaven must act on heaven's behalf. A hero once said: The greatest knight serves his country and its people. You are mighty for a time, ruthless and decisive. You defy fate and cow those who refuse to submit. You hold the world down with both hands, and one man can stabilize the universe. You may dominate an entire era, yet you are still only a peerless talent of your generation. T 2.4kReads8.4Score17714d adds

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    They all care about the common people.

13. 13 历 Historical War of Nations: The Yellow Turban Rebellion from the Start 历史国战：开局黄巾起义 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (History + nation-versus-nation war + famous generals + livestreaming + national destiny + political scheming + passion) The historical nation-versus-nation war begins. Having lost its historical records, Huaxia forfeited the initiative and spent twenty years mired on the battlefield, losing all its accumulated strength. Li Chen, who transmigrated here, is inexplicably chosen as the sixteenth contestant. Bearing the name of Huaxia, he enters the battlefield to fight for a glimmer of hope. Lookin 67.3kReads9.0Score5.3k14d adds
14. 14 鄱 The Tale of the Lord of Poyang Lake 鄱阳湖君传 Left-Handed One-Armed Man左断手Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted This book has been published. After an unexpected transmigration, Chen Qinghe became a blackfish spirit in Poyang Lake. Though transformed into a demon, Chen Qinghe never forgot his humanity. He rescued people from drowning, gave aid to those in danger, and lived peacefully alongside humans, who came to revere him as the Great King Wuli. But people have their fortunes and misfortunes, and demons have their tribulations. As various factions schemed over Poyang Lake, Chen Qinghe became the first s 23.1kReads9.1Score2k14d adds
15. 15 疯 The Crazy Heiress Gets Spoiled by Everyone, Then Her Secret Identity Is Exposed Again 疯批大小姐被团宠后，又掉马甲啦 Yan Xiaoxia颜小兮啊Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted A devoted couple, a strong heroine, a genius, the darling of her family, fantasy powers. The long-lost eldest daughter of the Shi family has finally been found. Her brothers feel nothing but tenderness toward her and swear to spoil her like a little princess. Everyone in the capital assumes she’s a frail, pitiable girl. Until one day. The young lady casts off her former fragility and leads people in destroying the Shi family with her own hands. Her scumbag father demands furiously, “Are you tryi 6.4kReads9.4Score85514d adds

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    First Meeting: She was the beloved second young lady of the Yin family, and he was the upright and virtuous head of the Chi family. The boy called out, "Sister Yue." The girl replied, "Brother Yan." A fleeting glance, an eternity in an instant. Second Meeting: She was the utterly destitute second young lady of the Yin family, and he remained a figure revered by all. In a torrential downpour, the boy gently reached out his hand to her, who was disheveled. The girl took his hand, grasping the light of salvation. For the next few years, they relied on each other, two people with the same cold and indifferent nature, becoming each other's only exception and special affection. Later: She was the head of the Xingji Yue family, and he was the ruler of the Beili family. A great battle ensued, and the girl unhesitatingly accepted her mission. The man, once gentle to the core, lost all his former tenderness, becoming utterly cold and indifferent. A single call: "Sister Yue," A single call: "Brother Yan."

16. 16 震 Shocking! My Junior Sister's Teammates Are All Picked Up Along the Way 震惊，小师妹的队友全靠捡 I Refuse to Flop, Starting with Myself拒绝扑街从我做起Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Four-Person Team] [Xianxia-Inspired] [Ensemble Cast] [Sect Life] [Light Humor] [Redemption] [Unity] [No CP, No Romance Allowed in This Cultivation Story!] A somewhat unorthodox account of orthodox Daoist cultivators on their path to immortality. In the early part, they cultivate merit in the mortal world through several short stories. Later, they enter a secret realm for a chaotic free-for-all, with multiple sects joining in. The four youngsters save one another and grow together. There is too 9kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    These two books are absolutely amazing! As a seasoned bookworm, I often give up on books when I lose interest, but then a few days later I remember them and pick up these two again, and before I know it, I've finished them. They're truly breathtaking.

17. 17 剑 The Sword Named Wangshu 剑名望舒 Cheng Lanlan程岚岚Fantastical Romance642k WordsCompleted [Maxed-out from the start + faked death + winning back his wife + face-slapping + slice of life + love and hate] From the day her master picked her up and brought her back to the Baopu Sect, Li Yujing decided she would settle for being a good-for-nothing. She raised her prodigy junior sister and poured every resource she had into training her. But when her junior sister turned seventeen, she left with a few mocking words and joined the greatest sect under heaven. Li Yujing was furious. She decid 21.9kReads9.2Score3.9k14d adds

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    It has that old-fashioned Xianxia (cultivation) novel feel to it. The author is really talented; many sentences are beautiful.

18. 18 如 If You Don't Understand Redemption, I Know a Thing or Two About Going Mad 如果你不懂救赎发疯我也略知一二 Spicy Mud辣乌泥Ancient Romance913k WordsCompleted Cultivation, no CP, ensemble cast, everyone loves the protagonist, and a woman disguises herself as a man. She presents as male in the early stages and female later, and will reveal her secret identity. The heroine's descent into darkness: an innocent young man as pure as the breeze and bright as the moon -> a brash, arrogant heaven-blessed prodigy -> a beautiful, unhinged figure who is neither wholly good nor evil -> an unattainable, heartbreakingly perfect beloved who is stronger than everyon 2.2kReads9.1Score23714d adds

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    "The world doesn't always wait for redemption in a perfect state; instead, it picks up the broken pieces and puts them back together." "I saw a flower that was about to wither. I'm not a flower grower, but I want to water it. If I can't see it bloom, it's a regret for the world." "I don't want its tragic beauty as it withers into the mud. I want it to bloom proudly on its branches, its aloofness untouched by worldly affairs, and its unyielding pride."

19. 19 满 The Whole Sect Has Turned Evil, and Only the Eldest Senior Brother Is Righteous to an Extreme 满门黑化，唯有大师兄正的极端 Huan Buyu欢不语Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Reborn + lighthearted comedy + righteous to a wicked degree + cautious + no romance + anti-cliché] In his previous life, Lin Li discovered that his master had turned into a demonic fiend, his junior brother into a ghost cultivator, and his junior sister into an evil spirit in a cultivation game's instance. He raised his butcher's knife and slaughtered them all. By the end, Lin Li discovered that he, too, had been corrupted into a Heavenly Demon. He gave a cold laugh and immediately drew his swo 16.5kReads8.9Score2.3k14d adds

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    The eldest brother, when righteous, can turn evil; when righteous, he'll even kill himself.

20. 20 我 I Saved the Entire Sect by Giving Up 我靠摆烂拯救了全宗门 The Princess Isn't Going Home公主不回家Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (The second physical volume is out) Ye Qiao woke up one day to find she had become the second senior sister, a tool character in a novel about a girl adored by everyone. In the novel, whenever the junior sister was in trouble, the second senior sister stepped in. If the junior sister wanted a divine artifact, the second senior sister fetched it. If the junior sister lacked a spiritual root, hers had to be dug out. Ye Qiao was at her breaking point. She fled the mountain in the middle of the nigh 217.1kReads9.6Score24.3k14d adds

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    Both of these books are comedic in style. The characters are usually carefree and irresponsible, but incredibly reliable when it matters. ① The male lead (Wei Zhi), a Buddhist disciple, sacrifices himself to devour demons to save all living beings; the female lead (Lin Du) has many memorable quotes, both rated 9.5 or higher. I won't elaborate on their quality.

21. 21 太 Beyond All Emotion 太上忘情 Yi Xiang以向14k WordsCompleted Transcending Emotion 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Two short stories about cultivating immortality that meet the criteria

22. 22 神 The Fall of the Divine Lord 神主陨落 Yi Xiang以向9k WordsCompleted The Divine Lord Falls 9Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 23 锦 My Three-and-a-Half-Year-Old Lucky Sister Is the Darling of the Capital’s Elite 锦鲤妹妹三岁半，我是全京城大佬的团宠 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Original work of the short drama My Lucky Sister Brings Blessings to the Whole Family Little Yan Ling transmigrates. She becomes Yan Sui Sui, the foolish, doomed older sister of the heroine in a lucky koi novel. Born of the same mother, her younger sister steals her fortune and becomes the beloved little lucky star of the capital. As for Yan Sui Sui, she becomes a jinx. Sent to the countryside, she spends her life in a daze. Her whole village is slaughtered, and she lives a life of misery. The t 9.6kReads9.4Score1.3k14d adds

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    He sacrificed himself time and time again for the sake of all people, and the people, in turn, lit thousands of lamps for Him, calling upon Him again and again, disregarding the passing of their own lives, calling their mischievous little goddess home. Sui Sui, Sui Sui… may you live in peace year after year, our beloved God! Next time, please look back at the devoted lover who has waited for you life after life… She really made me cry so much. This is a book I wanted to read but never dared to read again. The beginning was okay, but when all the truth is revealed, you realize that everything was just the beginning of a tragedy. It's a happy ending, but personally, I don't think the ending is truly a happy ending, because it's quite sad too. This is just my personal feeling, but I highly recommend it!!!

24. 24 全 The Craziest Man in the Entire Continent, and My Flute Is No Less Deadly 全洲第一疯，我的箫也未尝不利 Grass and Wood One草木甲Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Print edition signed] [Divine-grade wood spiritual root + powerful heroine + dual cultivation in array formations and music + subverting expectations + a touch of ensemble cast] “An Avalokitesvara’s face, a voice like colored glass.” That’s how everyone in Qiming Continent describes Wen Xi. Wen Xi died, came back to life, and was about to die again when the System finally piped up in time [System Xiaoming reminds you: complete the world-saving mission and you can bring Mommy back to life, darli 98.8kReads9.5Score14.4k14d adds

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    Perfectly matched, it gets better and better as it goes on.

25. 25 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 64.3kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds

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    ✨A book with a heart for all living beings. ✨①The protagonist transmigrates to a world of cultivation, all because of the royal family's indifference to humanity. He is determined to become the strongest person in the world, protecting the weak and pitiful. I cried so much after reading it, I felt so heartbroken...

26. 26 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 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1k14d adds
27. 27 安 The Peaceful Inn 安心客栈 Ma Xiaoyun麻小云Eastern Fantasy400k WordsCompleted The jianghu has its own tales to tell. Why see everything under heaven? Young man, don't ask how rough the road ahead will be. The young man asked, “What is the jianghu?” The old man replied, “Ride your horse, cross the river, and plunge into the mortal world.” 2.7kReads8.9Score17614d adds
28. 28 大EN The Great Emperors' Forbidden Zone: After My Master Died, I Went Mad 大帝禁区：师傅死后，我疯了 Bashu Red Bean巴蜀红豆Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted [At the end of the immortal path, who stands supreme? One glimpse of red hair, and the Dao is lost.] (Not a wish-fulfillment novel. A brain-teasing, increasingly captivating long story.) “My eldest senior brother is reborn. In his previous life, he was an ancient-era Great Emperor.” “My second senior brother transmigrated from another world, one where technology and shady shortcuts coexist.” “Our junior sister is the little princess of the Ji family, peerless in swordsmanship and unrivaled in ta 36.4kReads9.3Score3.3k14d adds
29. 29 开 A Vicious Male Lead from the Start, the Empress Weeps Until Her Heart Breaks for Me 开局恶毒男配，女帝为我哭断肠 Have a Radish吃个萝卜Eastern Fantasy677k WordsOngoing Su Quan, who studied acting in his previous life, accidentally transmigrates to another world where female cultivators are powerful and male cultivators are frail. Born with the fate of a vicious male villain, he is on the verge of a tragic death when he fortunately awakens the “Ultimate Regret System.” To stay alive, Su Quan has no choice but to embark on a path of self-redemption. The Supreme Female Emperor, decisive and ruthless, who controls the lives of countless millions, drops trembling t 4.9kReads8.8Score43814d adds
30. 30 天 Heavenly Chess: The Path to Chess Sagehood 天弈：棋圣之路 Xuan Chen玄尘Urban4.0M WordsCompleted [A brand-new setting] [Heroes at the Chessboard] What happens when chess meets heroic battles? When civilizations collide, would you dare to play against Heaven? After transmigrating, Zhuge Yi discovers that although modern Huaxia is prosperous and powerful, its people know almost nothing about their own history. The game Tian Yi, a chess game built around the heroes of the people, has become the world's mainstream pastime. At that time, the Huaxia chess world is weak, while Western chess dom 40.9kReads9.6Score4.1k14d adds
31. 31 剑 The Sword Cultivator Is Absurdly Beautiful, and the Big Shots Are Fighting to Win Him Over 剑修过分美丽，大佬们真香雄竞 Hmph Hmph Ji哼哼唧Two Male Leads341k WordsCompleted An early work from my old, troublemaking days. I now realize some of the plot points are off. Readers with strong preferences about character pairings should avoid this. On Xie Wu's first day on the dating show: Contestants: “Swordsmanship? Even a dog wouldn't learn it! Xie Wu? Not even a dog would like him!” N days after Xie Wu joined the dating show: Contestant 1: “A-Wu, is my sword grip correct?” Contestant 2: “I can't learn to use a sword without A-Wu guiding me personally. What should I 1.6kReads9.3Score23714d adds

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    The main storyline leans towards a love triangle, with no romantic pairing, but the side stories feature 1v1 relationships between two male characters. The secondary storyline involves saving the world; spoilers suggest a broken mirror will destroy the world.

32. 32 桃 Peach Blossoms Falling Into the Water 桃花夭夭落水中 Qianyao Jinyu芊瑶锦钰Ancient Romance40k WordsCompleted [Holy Maiden Luo Yaoyao of the Flower Spirit Clan and the Celestial Emperor Murong] [Tearjerker romance] [Fated love] [A sense of destiny] “Peach blossoms drift on the water, and Yaoyao pities all living beings.” That is where my name, Luo Yaoyao, comes from. “Love is important, of course, but I hope that in every life, my love for you will remain unchanged.” “I don't want power. I don't want some Flower Spirit bloodline. I don't want to be the Holy Maiden of the Flower Spirit Clan. Can't I j 38Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Peach blossoms fall into the water, delicately and gently, pitying all living beings—Luo Yaoyao

33. 33 第 The Ninth Empire 第九帝国 Honored Guest of the Qing Tower清楼贵客Urban3.6M WordsOngoing [Alternate Empire + War Among a Hundred Races + Supernatural Powers + Battles Across Different Worlds + Hunter Guilds + Slow-Burn Opening + Ensemble Cast + Both Thrills and Heartbreak] God gave life to all things and created the world. As God lay dying, humanity betrayed the divine, seized greed and wisdom, and founded an empire. The successor inherited the gods' power, swore to destroy the world, and founded the Church. From then on, the Empire and the Church waged war for ten thousand years. T 166.9kReads9.4Score15.4k14d adds

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    This book is invincible in the later stages.

34. 34 西 Journey to the West: Cultivating Begins with a Heavenly Venerable's Teachings 西游神话：从天尊传法开始修行 Bai Shao, Without A Trace白少无痕Eastern Fantasy827k WordsOngoing [No female lead, a fusion of myths, no conspiracies, saving people from calamity] Qiao Chen transmigrates into a world of mythology and remains true to his Daoist heart, showing compassion and helping the world. After enduring three trials of the Daoist heart, Qiao Chen is taken in as a disciple by the Heavenly Worthy of Salvation from Suffering in Baolin, who teaches him the Thirty-Six Heavenly Powers. He sets out on the path to Golden Elixir cultivation. He enters the mortal world to cultivate 6kReads6.5Score24014d adds
35. 35 万 The Heartthrob Heir Breaks In and Robs Me 万人迷世子他入室抢劫 Lushan Scenic Area Song庐山景区曲Ancient Romance435k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, universally adored male lead x Quiet, homebody female lead with obsessive-compulsive disorder] [National duty and political intrigue] (first four volumes) + [Lighthearted, funny, sweet romance] (last three volumes) + [Funny stories from the past] [The male lead appears at the end of Chapter One] Shen Zhiyi only wanted to live a quiet life, but a baffling poisoning case involving a princess drew her into the vortex of political intrigue in the capital. The one in charge of investigati 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In this book, the male lead is a heartthrob, and the female lead is a perfectionist homebody. Both leads have a strong sense of national responsibility, and the plot revolves around family, country, and the world.

36. 36 末 Doomsday Countdown: How Did the Heroine Become an Immortal? 末日倒计时：女主怎么成仙了 Kan Xinqing阚心晴Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Faithful couple + strong heroine + devoted hero + transmigrate + past and present lives + cultivation] A sightseeing-style monster hunt through Harbin, Xicheng, Xina City, and beyond, with repeated journeys between the modern world and ancient times. Mu Shuang was born on an Yiyou day, with a low-grade destiny and exceptional talent in wood cultivation. Before she knew anything about the world of cultivation, Murong Shuangshuang, a daughter of an influential family, took her place at the highes 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is an ordinary person who cultivates immortality. Her sect has a heart for the world and is full of positive energy! They save people from suffering!

37. 37 不 I Only Refuse to Betray the World 不负天下而已 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation setting + no rebirth + no transmigration + not a wish-fulfillment novel] A kind person may be swept along by the ways of the world and fall into darkness; A great villain with blood on his hands may also turn over a new leaf through a single act of kindness; Li Chenxi is one of the rare people who, even after experiencing a major upheaval, can still hold fast to his true nature; The fates of people like him are often more troubled than those of ordinary people; They are usually eit 261Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm shamelessly recommending this as a traditional cultivation novel. There's no reincarnation, no time travel, and no cheat codes. It's a female protagonist story; she comes from a military family and is exceptionally talented. This chosen one must diligently cultivate; talent is just the entry point, but what truly determines how far she goes is perseverance and hard work. [Please follow][Please follow][Please follow][Please follow]

38. 38 飞 The Flying Immortal Domain 飞仙域 Loves Eating, Sleeping, and Playing on the Phone爱吃爱睡爱玩手机Fantastical Romance323k WordsOngoing I am a source, one among countless sources. I have slept ever since I came into being, until one day, a voice broke through my shell. Qi Guanyan grew up with her mother on the border. She knows who her father is, and that she has a twin brother who shares her blood, but she is destined to remain here with her mother. Until the year she turns nine, when her mother dies and she is left alone in the world. She refuses to accept it, so she sets out after him. Through every hardship, all she wants i 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Everyone is a protagonist, everyone has the spirit of a passionate young person, and everyone has great love in them 🥺🥺🥺

39. 39 2 Saving the World in 24 Hours 24小时拯救世界 Si Hui司绘Urban2.3M WordsOngoing What would you do if you had only 24 hours to save the world? After countless rebirths and resets, Zhu Shijiu has endured the unbearable pain of dying tens of thousands of times. With each endless loop, his will has teetered closer to collapse. He has tried everything to escape, but nothing has worked. Every time he dies, he returns to the day before that damned world is destroyed! All he can do is follow every thread and search for clues, using each death to uncover the truth. 24 hours to save 3.6kReads8.8Score37214d adds

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    The male leads are all incredibly charming.

40. 40 异EN The Creatures That We Are 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 478.1kReads9.7Score66.6k14d adds
41. 41 红 The Divine Beasts of Hongqi High School Live Toward the Sun 红旗中学的神兽向阳而生 The Quirky, Happy Little Raindrop奇葩快乐的小雨滴Urban200k WordsOngoing Thirty-five children who have just entered Class 1, Grade 7, at Zhen Middle School burst into homeroom teacher Li Jianguo’s life like a herd of untamed beasts. Wang Xiaoye, a left-behind child, brings the whole village’s wild streak to class, hiding loaches in the chalk box. Lin Xiaoya, whose parents are divorced, often locks herself into her seat, with a secretly drawn portrait of her parents tucked inside her textbook. Zhang Qiang, who grew up with his grandmother, is always competing with oth —Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 42 和 Days of Outsmarting 40 Strange Kids 和40个怪小孩斗智的日子 The Quirky, Happy Little Raindrop奇葩快乐的小雨滴Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted This novel follows the growth of the students in Class Three as they make their way through middle school. Through a series of lively stories and personal experiences, it captures the energy of youth, the strength of teamwork, the pursuit of dreams, and the courage to reflect and move forward in the face of setbacks. The novel not only immerses readers in the rich variety of school life, but also conveys an uplifting outlook and the wisdom that comes with growing up. These stories offer inspirat —Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 别 While Others Cultivate Immortality, I Cultivate My Fate. Even the Heroine Can't Outlast Me 别人修仙我修命，女主也没我命硬 Knife, Medicine, Pen刀药笔Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book, cultivation, strong female lead, System, fire spiritual root, no romance] Chu Luo transmigrates into a cultivation world and binds herself to a Destiny System, starting off with her luck reduced by 9,999 points. It turns out that she and her twin sister share the fate of twin flowers on a single stem. All of Chu Luo's luck has been drained by her elder sister, the heroine of the original novel. Worse, her own family wants to kill her outright so the heroine can becom 7.6kReads9.3Score94114d adds

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    I was originally going to recommend "Junior Uncle," but it seems the questioner has already read it, so I'll recommend this one instead—"The Girl Becomes a God." Chu Luo's world isn't just about ordinary people, yet it seems to consist only of them. Becoming a god isn't easy. Starting in hell, she defies fate, forging ahead on the path to the Great Dao. Nine lifetimes of calamities and suffering befall her, and the girl finally becomes a god. But this path was truly exhausting for her; repeated losses, constant saving of people, and in the very end, she's still laughing and playing with her childhood friend who is also a god. She seems to have changed, yet she seems unchanged. It's a happy ending, but it still leaves one with a sense of loss.

44. 44 异 Martial Arts in Another World: I Have a Fantasy World Simulator Inside Me 异界武道，体内有玄幻世界模拟器 A Big Pineapple一只大凤梨Eastern Fantasy139k WordsOngoing [Power Struggles + A Heart for the Common Folk + Slow Burn + No Mindless Decisions + One Female Lead] Yan Feng transmigrates into a martial arts world much like a feudal-era society. But in this world, martial artists exist. The imperial family and the nobility are locked in bitter conflict, and the nobles are constantly scheming against one another. The upper classes live in extravagant luxury while those below them struggle to survive. Even commoners with martial arts talent end up as little m —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The author is praising himself 😳

45. 45 妄 Longing, Bright Moon 妄，明月 A Fleeting, Stunning Beauty一抹惊鸿意Fantastical Romance746k WordsOngoing [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + master-disciple romance, female master and male disciple + aloof beauty + possessive, clingy male lead + female lead is his white moonlight + long-planned scheme + happy ending] As the sole disciple of the head of Qianyuan Sect, Xie Hanyun could ascend to godhood if she took one more step, or inherit leadership of the foremost sect if she took one step back. The only divine artifact in the world, the Nine Heavens Divine Wood Bow, had chosen her as its master 2.7kReads—Score27514d adds

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    It's alright, I can give it a try.

46. 46 巫 Shaman Sister, You Must Take This Chicken 巫祝阿姊，务必收下这只鸡 Extra-Sweet Pumpkin Porridge爆甜南瓜粥Fantastical Romance227k WordsOngoing [Fantasy Romance, Low-Magic Xuanhuan, Capable Heroine Who Stands on Her Own, Ensemble Cast, Equally Matched Couple, Happy Ending] The heroine: a reserved but resilient pillar of her sect x The hero: a clever, radiant young man who never lets himself be taken advantage of * The Five Realms are in turmoil, and a great calamity looms. A genius diviner cannot see through the word love. The greatest sword cultivator cannot sever a lifetime of regrets. And a carefree boy eventually becomes a taciturn 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A portrait of extraordinary talents. Young and spirited, their friendship bound by righteousness, lasting forever. The female lead is gentle yet strong, virtuous, neither a saint nor competitive. Weakness: This is an ongoing series.

47. 47 离 After Leaving Cloud Peak, I Decided to Save the World 离开云中峰后我决定救世 Ke Tangyuan炣棠鸢13k WordsCompleted After Leaving Yunzhong Peak, I Decided to Save the World —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is short; the female lead is gentle and compassionate, and it has the element of a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" trope, but she completely ignores him.

48. 48 疯 The Mad Senior Sister Is Rebellious to the Bone, Drawing Her Sword to Slay the Original Story 疯批师姐一身反骨，拔剑创死原著 A Fleeting Moment of Youth芳华刹那Ancient Romance617k WordsOngoing After an accident, Xie Zhao is born into a cultivation novel full of ridiculous Mary Sue clichés. She becomes the hapless senior sister who has her sword bone and spiritual root personally dug out by her master to save the female lead, the child of destiny. Xie Zhao, the designated plot device, smiles faintly. “...Great.” The System curls up its little body and trembles. This has nothing to do with it. In the original novel, the heroine Yu Rongrong has an adorable, sweet face and a somewhat scat 1.2kReads9.1Score17714d adds
49. 49 师 After Slacking Off, Senior Sister Became the Cultivation World’s White Moonlight 师姐摆烂后成了修真界的白月光 Yao Sui Bu Zhi He Nian尧岁不知何年Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Xiling was a hopeless do-gooder. She was gentle, considerate, and devoted to looking after her junior brothers and sisters, yet everyone despised her. In her previous life, she ignored the hostage threat from the demonic cultivators and acted decisively to save everyone, but was accused of disregarding human life and being cold-blooded. Meanwhile, the heroine, who cried all the time and couldn’t do a thing, became known as the “kind and gentle goddess.” Fine. This time, I’m 3.5kReads8.6Score44514d adds
50. 50 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical728k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.8kReads8.8Score19514d adds

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    This one is correct.

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