Transmigrating to Ancient Times + Building a Power Base + Summoning System + Behind the Scenes 穿越古代+自建势力+召唤系统+幕后

1. 1 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 36.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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   The protagonist transmigrates to an ancient alternate world, builds his own power, and summons a system to help him succeed!

2. 2 大 Great Tang: The Disgraced Crown Prince Steals Yang Yuhuan's Hand from the Start 大唐：被废太子，开局抢亲杨玉环 A Chang'an Foodie长安干饭人Historical246k WordsOngoing [Power Struggles] [Summoning] [Mass Recruitment] [Feel-Good Read] [Overwhelming Everyone] After transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty, Li Ying becomes the second son of Emperor Xuanzong, Li Longji. But he has already been placed under house arrest in Shuzhou, like a lamb awaiting slaughter. Li Longji has grown senile in his old age, and the Great Tang is on the brink of collapse! At this critical moment, with the empire's survival at stake, Li Ying awakens a golden finger and defies fate! As a desc 18.4kReads—Score2.1kShelves

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3. 3 赶 You Banished Me to My Fief, So I Rebelled with the Prince of Beiliang 赶你去封地，你竟带着北凉王造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical3.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate World] [Feudal Prince] [Summoning] [Rapid Army Expansion] [Conquest] [Comedy] [Revenge] After transmigrating to the Great Yan Dynasty, Xiao Jing becomes the useless Third Prince in everyone's eyes. From the start, he is framed by a treacherous villain and exiled to the bitterly cold Qinzhou, where he is made Prince of Qin! Fortunately, Xiao Jing awakens his golden finger and immediately summons Huo Qubing and ten thousand elite Han cavalry! With swift, decisive action, he takes contro 93.2kReads8.0Score6.7kShelves
4. 4 大 Great Tang: A Million Private Soldiers, Li Er, Do You Regret It? 大唐：私兵百万，李二你后悔了吗 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Feudal Prince] [System] [Comedy] [Conquest] After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty as Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin, he is framed by Zhangsun Wuji and forced to take up his fief in Yizhou ahead of schedule. His status is awkward, he has no one to rely on, and he is nearly at the end of his rope. At the crucial moment, Li Ke awakens a System that uses fortune to summon civil officials and military generals to fight for him. Faced with the arrogance of the Crown Prince's faction, Li Ke summ 24.2kReads8.5Score1.6kShelves
5. 5 开 Forced into Rebellion from the Start, I Summon China's Famous Generals to Vie for Supremacy 开局被逼造反，召唤华夏名将争霸 Young Master Yi Chen逸辰公子Historical3.0M WordsCompleted Fantasy World + Summoning + Dynastic Power Struggles + No Saintly Heroics + Decisive Action + No Characters Suddenly Losing Their Wits Li Yichen transmigrates to another world and becomes the son of a merchant in a small county of the Beiting Dynasty. The imperial court is corrupt, and officials are rampant with greed. After obtaining the Chinese Heroes Summoning System, Li Yichen overthrows Beiting with the help of China’s great historical figures and establishes an empire of his own that will 4.2kReads7.7Score233Shelves

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   🌸① He transmigrates to ancient times, becoming the son of a merchant. The court is corrupt, beset by internal and external troubles. He obtains a system, summoning outstanding figures from across China—civil and military officials—to overthrow the dynasty and establish his own empire. 🌴② He transmigrates to another world, becoming a prince. He awakens a system, summoning fierce generals and iron cavalry from the Three Kingdoms period at the start. As long as he gains the trust and subdues others, he can acquire civil and military officials, food, and weapons…

6. 6 取 After Calling Off the Engagement, I Use the System to Conquer the World by Force 取消婚约后，我靠系统杀伐天下 Zi Ye Feng Lin紫叶风淋Eastern Fantasy446k WordsOngoing [System + Summoning + Sign-In] “Ding! Host is no longer a virgin. System activated...” In this world where the strong rule, Lin Yun has spent eighteen whole years scraping by as a good-for-nothing. Today, he has finally gotten his golden finger, though the way it activated was rather unusual. “System, System, are you there?” [I’m here, Host. Your System is here.] “Boo-hoo... System, I’ve finally been waiting for you!” Lin Yun cried with excitement. [Host, this System may be late, but it will nev 1.8kReads5.8Score—Shelves

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   In the semi-behind-the-scenes world, the system summons characters almost entirely without requiring manual intervention.

7. 7 召 Summoning: Unrivaled Martial Heroes 召唤之武侠无双 Maple Leaves Fall in Jiangnan枫落江南Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted In the Tianwu Continent, might makes right. Peerless masters can churn rivers and seas and turn the world upside down. The protagonist transmigrates here and gets a Summoning System. From the start, he summons Ximen Chuixue and establishes the Luo Network assassin organization. He believes in the Way of Keeping a Low Profile, hiding behind the scenes while manipulating the wo 38.7kReads8.5Score2.2kShelves

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   The protagonist transmigrates to another world, obtains a summoning system, summons Ximen Chuixue, and forms the Luo Wang assassin organization. The protagonist hides behind the scenes and controls the world.

8. 8 穿 Transmigrating as a Villain, My Backer Is the Immortal Qin Shi Huang! 穿越反派，我的后台是仙秦始皇！ Writing Weirdo写作怪Eastern Fantasy566k WordsOngoing [Invincible backing + ruthless and decisive + battles among the Immortal Qin, Divine Han, Sacred Tang, Daoist Song, Demonic Yuan, Martial Ming, and Monster Qing across the myriad heavens] “By decree of His Majesty, the First Emperor, we welcome the Ninth Prince back to court!” “You insects dare lay a hand on a prince of Great Qin?” From the start, Ying Ziye was publicly humiliated and had his engagement broken off by a good-for-nothing-style protagonist. Just as he was about to run, the sky spli 15Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 9 大 Great Qin: I Am the Most Revered Crown Prince, Summoning the Unworthy Ones 大秦，我，最尊太子，召唤不良人 Chunhua Yin春华吟Historical2.3M WordsOngoing [Great Qin, wish fulfillment, System, leveling up, Heavenly Dao] Zhao Heng transmigrates into the world of Great Qin and becomes the son of Ying Zheng. Born with the Heavenly Dao’s favor, he is hailed as an auspicious omen and made crown prince as soon as he is born. He resurrects Yuan Tiangang, summons the Bad Guys, and leads Great Qin to conquer the Six States and pacify the realm. He ensures Great Qin will endure for countless generations. 467Reads—Score111Shelves
10. 10 大 Great Qin: From Sixth Prince to the Emperor of an Empire Where the Sun Never Sets 大秦：从六公子到日不落大帝 Riding a She-Demon Backward倒骑一女妖Historical547k WordsOngoing He transmigrated as the Qin Empire's Sixth Prince and awakened the Summoning System. From the start, he summoned the Embroidered Uniform Guard and killed Zhao Gao and Hu Hai. He summoned Lu Bu and Li Cunxiao, killed Xiang Yu, and wiped out the remnants of Chu. He summoned Zhuge Liang and Li Cunxiao and crushed Chen Sheng and Wu Guang. He summoned Guan Yu and killed Liu Ji and Xiao He. He summoned the Wei Warriors, Wu Qi, and Li Guang, crushed the Xiongnu, and enslaved the Donghu and Yuezhi. He s 424Reads7.0Score—Shelves
11. 11 神 God-Tier Summoning: From Imperial Bait to a Forbidden Existence Across the Myriad Worlds 神级召唤：从皇朝诱饵到万界禁忌 Red River Road红河道Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Su Yu's soul transmigrated into a fantasy world, where he became one of the three commanders of the National Guardian Bureau in Mengcheng, the imperial city of the Great Night Dynasty. But his appointment as a commander was part of a conspiracy: he was merely bait for a fishing expedition. At the crucial moment, the sign-in Summoning System activated. Su Yu not only escaped the fate of being used as bait, but also rose to become a rising star in the Great Night Dynasty. From then on, Su Yu soare 2.1kReads5.5Score105Shelves
12. 12 武 Wuxia Summoning: Creating the World Beyond from the Start 武侠召唤，开局创建天外天 Ling Mumo凌沐墨Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Jun Xiaoyao unexpectedly transmigrates to another world. Though he is a rogue cultivator, he rises against all odds with the Martial Hero Summoning System. He establishes the organization Beyond Heaven and summons top experts such as Dugu Qiubai and Wu Wudi, making secret plans on a continent ruled by dynasties, sacred lands, aristocratic clans, and sects. Jun Xiaoyao conceals his face behind a mask and never reveals himself in public, yet his formidable power shakes the world. In this ever-chan 244Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 别 Don’t Be Afraid, Just Get It Done. I’ve Got Powerful Backing 别怕，就是干，本家主上面有人 Don't Cry不許哭Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Mu Qingchen transmigrates into a world of clans and obtains a System. Not only can he exchange for items through the System, he can also summon heroes from throughout history! Sword Immortal Li Bai, whose sword opens the Gate of Heaven, peerless in the way of the sword! Demon Emperor Lu Bu, whose halberd brings mountains and rivers crashing down and whose might can shatter the stars! War God Guan Yu, whose blade cleaves the heavens and sweeps through all six directions! Spear Emperor Zhao Yun, w 882Reads6.0Score100Shelves
14. 14 不 Fine, I'll Come Clean! I Can Summon Civil Officials and Fierce Generals 不装了我摊牌！我能召唤文臣猛将 Strolling Through Town on a Snail骑着蜗牛逛街Historical4.0M WordsOngoing [System + transmigrate + power fantasy + wild imagination + conquest + ruthless decisiveness + martial world and imperial court] [Ding! The System has detected that the Host has activated it. First summon commencing!] At that moment, Zhu Ping’an dropped the act! Facing the princes’ mockery and the ministers’ contempt, his expression changed in an instant! “You think I’m a coward? Then I’ll show you what real power looks like!” The princes who had once bullied him trembled before the army under h 3.2kReads6.4Score179Shelves
15. 15 开 Assassinated from the Start, I Summon My Forces to Conquer the Martial World 开局被刺杀，我召唤势力马踏江湖 A Hundred Years of Spring, One Light Boat百载春光一舟轻Eastern Fantasy769k WordsCompleted [From the start + fantasy + dynastic cultivation + summoning + System + conquest + emperor + the Myriad Worlds] Xia Chen transmigrates to the Dixuan Continent and becomes the crown prince’s grandson. But as soon as he opens his eyes, he realizes he’s gravely injured. Fortunately, Xia Chen has brought along the strongest Summoning System. He summons all kinds of Chinese heroes and rides roughshod over the martial world! “Martial arts are used to defy the law. Dragon Cavalry, break down the gates! 1.7kReads5.9Score—Shelves
16. 16 大 Great Xia Summons: I Begin to Rule the Heavens After Ascending the Throne 大夏召唤：登基后开始称霸诸天 Hermit of Yunya Mountain云垭山人Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted [From the start + founding an empire + summoning + System + conquest + the Myriad Worlds + emperor] Everything under Heaven is the king’s land, and everyone within its borders is the king’s subject! Liu Hao transmigrates to the Tianxuan Continent and is made emperor from the start. From there, he launches into a relentless campaign of conquest. Whether you’re a sect prodigy, an imperial princess, or an emperor of the Myriad Worlds, those who submit will prosper, and those who resist will perish! 26.1kReads7.8Score1.4kShelves
17. 17 镇 The Nation-Protecting Prince Consort 镇国驸马爷 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [System + political intrigue + mind games! The story only gets better as it goes] Ji Ping’an, a die-hard Three Kingdoms Kill player, passes out while gaming. When he wakes up, he’s transmigrated to the Dayu Dynasty and, by some fluke, become its biggest doormat of a son-in-law: the princess’s husband. He also activates a Three Kingdoms Heroic Spirit System. With enough gold, he can summon any general, strategist, warlord, or beauty from the Three Kingdoms. From then on, Ji Ping’an sets out to ge 67kReads8.9Score5.1kShelves

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    See, they're all pretty good.

18. 18 种 Farming: From Sect Tenant Farmer to Supreme Across the Myriad Worlds 种田：从宗门佃户到万界独尊 Foolish Zhi傻志Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Ensemble cast] + [Lord] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Satisfying wish fulfillment] Zhang Guiyuan transmigrates to a parallel world at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he becomes a tenant farmer growing spiritual plants for a sect. He awakens the strongest Lord System and obtains an unparalleled book: Postpartum Care for Sows He settles into a fine life of farming, raising pigs, and teasing his wicked sword cultivator little sister. But then a calamity that comes once every tho 3.1kReads5.7Score181Shelves

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    [Conquest] + [Territorial Expansion] + [Lord] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Refreshing Read] Starting from Lake Baikal, the protagonist builds his power. He is highly intelligent, skilled in strategy, and outwardly appears as a loyal minister to the court while secretly developing his own forces.

19. 19 三 Three Kingdoms: Reclaiming the Throne with a Summoning System 三国：带着召唤系统夺回皇位 Small-Town Problem-Setting Scholar小镇作题学者Historical586k WordsOngoing What? You’re telling me I’ve been reborn as Liu Bian, the Han emperor who was poisoned to death in history? And I’ve awakened a Summoning System that can summon every capable official and fierce general from later generations? I will change history and reclaim everything I’ve lost. When I reclaim the throne, I’ll take the empress, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, Diao Chan, Sun Shangxiang, Zhen Mi, and Hua Tuo with me to live in seclusion in Xiaopei. Guan Yu dueling Qin Qiong, Liu Bowen and Zhuge Liang outwi 724Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A thousand years have passed, and Cao Cao once wielded his whip, leaving behind a legacy at Jieshi Mountain! The bleak autumn wind blows again, but the world has changed! This is a well-researched and far from mindless Three Kingdoms story—why not take a look? What if Liu Bian hadn't been poisoned, but instead summoned Gao Chong, Li Shanchang, Li Cunxiao, Wang Meng, Ran Min, Qin Qiong, Xue Rengui, and Liu Bowen? What sparks would fly in this era? Guan Yu versus Qin Qiong, Li Cunxiao invincible, Gao Chong fighting alone against the Jiangdong rats—let's see how Liu Bian creates a new world.

20. 20 世 The World Kisses Me with Pain, Yet I Repay It with Kindness 世界以痛吻我，我以德报怨 You Worry, I Grieve君忧卿愁Urban282k WordsCompleted Zhu Yu once believed that no matter how dark the winter night, there would always be a spark of hope to wait for. Until he was born into an age when order had collapsed and evil ran rampant. The powerful trampled justice, while the weak weren't even worthy of having their cries heard. Justice was nothing more than a joke hanging in the heavens, forever out of reach, never to arrive. As a boy, Zhu Yu guarded the faint light of humanity with all the sincerity in his heart. He fought for the inno 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I didn't travel to ancient times, but I was behind the scenes.

21. 21 玄 Summoning Gods and Demons from All Realms to Battle in a Fantasy World 玄幻之召唤万界神魔争霸 Little Fish Basket小鱼篓Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing Lin Yu, a young man from Blue Star, transmigrates to a fantastical world full of adventure after an accident. The world teems with mysterious creatures and powerful martial artists, and Lin Yu arrives with a golden finger System. Reborn as a baby in the Ling family, a clan of generals, he is given the name Ling Yu. In this world, dynasties vie for supremacy and heroes rise in droves. With the help of his golden finger System, Ling Yu gradually becomes a powerful cultivator and leader. He establi 2.5kReads6.5Score118Shelves

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    Perfectly matched, time travel summons imperial dynasty conquest

22. 22 开 From the Start, I Took Someone Else's Place in the Army, Then Summoned Dian Wei 开局替人从军，反手召唤典韦 Bai Mule白沐勒Historical571k WordsCompleted Qin Muge transmigrates to an alternate world. In this land ravaged by famine and war, he looks at the System panel, where top civil officials and military generals from every dynasty appear, and his eyes light up. “Dian Wei, you're my head of security.” “Xiang Yu, you're the commander of my entire army.” “Fan Li, you're my money-making whiz.” “Zhuge Liang, you're my military strategist for the southern campaign.” “Li Cunxiao, you're my valiant vanguard.” Watch as the civil officials and military 278Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 笑 What a Joke! I Command 300,000 Troops, and You Expect Me to Call You Your Majesty? 笑了，拥兵三十万，让我叫你陛下 Hundred-Foot Tower百尺楼Eastern Fantasy194k WordsOngoing [Also known as: Someone, put the imperial robe on me!] [Fantasy + power fantasy + wild imagination + princes vying for the throne + summoning heroes + fast-paced] After an accident, Chen Zi'ang transmigrated into a world of martial arts and became the third prince of Great Zhou. The only problem was that he was an unpopular third prince. What? I have an army of 300,000 armored soldiers under my command? And you want me to stay quietly on the frontier? Sorry, I’m coming to Xuanwu Gate to settle t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm not sure if this one counts?

24. 24 开 Summoning Villains from the Start: I Rule from Behind the Scenes 开局召唤反派，幕后我为尊 Handsome Scholar with a Brush执笔俏书生Eastern Fantasy278k WordsOngoing (The rating has just been released and will rise later! Big shots, please head to the main text.) [System Summons]+ [Invincible Behind the Scenes]+ [Factional Conquest]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Never Takes a Loss]+ [Nonstop Thrills] Chu Tian transmigrates to the Tianxu Continent and becomes the useless heir of the Martial King’s residence in Dongzhou. He is afflicted with a strange poison, unable to cultivate for the rest of his life, and reduced to a laughingstock of the dynasty. But no one 12.2kReads6.2Score367Shelves
25. 25 开 From the Start, I Had Great Emperor Cultivation and Began by Summoning the Web 开局大帝修为，从召唤罗网开始 Awaken from the Start开局觉醒Eastern Fantasy653k WordsCompleted Purely Behind the Scenes! Pure Wish Fulfillment! Completely Invincible! Jun Wuji starts with the cultivation of a Great Emperor through sign-in. He summons the Luowang Organization from the start. He establishes the Nine Nether Killing House. He is known as the "Son of Heaven." He fights his way through a fantasy world, ascends to the Upper Realm, and endures bloody battles, ultimately becoming an Immortal Emperor. Immortal Emperor Jun Wuji looks down upon the myriad worlds. The Nine Nether Kill 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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