Any World-Building Novels About Developing a Vast Territory Step by Step? 有没有大世界观基建文啊，一步一步完善自己的领土

1. 201 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 108.1kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves
2. 202 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 57.6kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves
3. 203 将 The General's Wife Only Wants to Farm 将军夫人一心想种田 Rolling Bitter Melon滚动的苦瓜Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A farming story turned into an educational account of Zhao Kuangyin, founding emperor of the Early Song. This melon is so drunk. Apart from the protagonist's family and relatives, who are fictional, most of the people in the story are real. Even the personalities of minor soldiers, as well as the characters, events, and policies, are all documented in official histories. For sources, see the Song History on Hancheng.net. Historical fact-checkers welcome. A few caveats before you dive in: First, 25.9kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves
4. 204 穿 I Became a Fussy Old Lady: While Everyone Else Fled the Famine, I Reclaimed the Land 穿成作精老太，别人逃荒我开荒 Fragrant Tangerine橘香袭人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (No space, no System, no romance. A short drama with the same name has already been released. A warm, rustic story. Everyone says they wouldn’t survive three episodes after transmigrating into a chaotic era. Read this book, and you’ll survive ten more!) She transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous aunt who abused the protagonist in a male-oriented novel, and was destined to be killed off. Jiang Zhi didn’t cling to the protagonist. She left him behind and relied on her extensive knowled 85.9kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves
5. 205 我 My Immortal Cultivation Game 我的修仙游戏 Monocrystalline Rock Sugar单晶冰糖Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation + Lighthearted + Fun + Fourth-Dimensional Calamity + Intelligent Villains + Comedy] Lu Qing transmigrates and inherits a dilapidated sect. He also discovers that, with help from the sect assistant, he can summon players into this world. Then everything takes a turn for the bizarre. The players painstakingly reclaim the mountains surrounding the sect, abandoned for centuries. The rampaging monsters and demons nearby are subjected to endless waves of attacks until they start questioni 3.3kReads8.3Score323Shelves
6. 206 全 Global Sinicization, Starting at the End of the Ming Dynasty 全球汉化，从明末开始 Cutting the Hanging斩悬Historical3.2M WordsOngoing After his soul travels back to the end of the Ming dynasty, in the first year of the Chongzhen reign, Wei Changjun discovers that he can contact the future. Before me lies the dying Ming dynasty, beset within by Zhang Xianzhong, Li Zicheng, and rebel kings vying for control of the Central Plains. Beyond its borders, the Jurchen cavalry watches hungrily, ready to invade at any moment. Behind me stands a future superpower: the National History Research Institute, the Ministry of Agriculture, the M 8.8kReads8.9Score560Shelves
7. 207 从 A Theoretical Guide to Building an Ideal City from Scratch 从零开始建造理想城理论指南 SWCADAnime Fanfiction59k WordsOngoing Luke transmigrated. He discovered that the world seemed to have it in for him... On his very first day, he nearly ended up chopped into rice noodle rolls and shared out among others... But no matter, with my System, I can still soar! Uh... why does it look a bit like the drawing software we used at university? The good news: I transmigrated. The bad news: Why can't I learn magic when I'm clearly in a world of magic? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A certain level of world-building has already been established. [Eating popcorn emoji]

8. 208 天 The Heavenly Workshop’s Broken Axle: Building Infrastructure in the Qing Dynasty 天工折轴：我在大清搞基建 Brother Genzi根子哥Historical274k WordsOngoing Transmigrate into a convict sentenced to exile in Ningguta? No problem. I'm a modern engineer. I can clear mountains, build roads and cities, and strengthen the army. My skills let me do whatever I want in the Qing dynasty! With engineering, I'll usher in a golden age; with a broken axle, I'll decide the fate of the world. From convict to industrial magnate, all I need is infrastructure! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Historical infrastructure

9. 209 k Kx My Paullia Could Never Be This Cute kx我的保尔莉亚不可能这么可爱 The Dingdong Chicken Among Dingdong Chickens叮咚鸡中的叮咚鸡Eastern Fantasy261k WordsOngoing Slow burn, industrial development, farming, Hearts of Iron, war, KX universe, Second Balkan War (Paulyria vs. Serbia, Romania, and the Balkan Pact formed by Greece, as well as the Ottoman Empire). This novel is a fan work based on the KX Mod universe and is unrelated to the official game or mod. After being reborn as the Empress of Paulyria, she develops the economy and military while also researching artificial humans, zombies, and other projects. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   First, win the Balkan Wars to preserve the territories won in World War I; then wage war against the Ottoman Empire to establish Middle Eastern hegemony; finally, wage war against Austria-Hungary to establish Yugoslavia.

10. 210 三 Three Kingdoms: The Female Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世女枭雄 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Female Overlord of a Chaotic Age) [Strong female lead + Three Kingdoms + no System + traditional empire-building + ensemble cast] Liu Yi, a female engineering PhD, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and grows up as a boy. She develops water conservancy, conducts research, and improves life for the people of her region. Just as the various factions are trying to win her over, she reveals herself as a woman and establishes her own power base, 60.4kReads9.3Score9.6kShelves

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    There's not much to say about strong female leads in novels. Some beginnings might be a bit off-putting, but if you can persevere to chapter 100, it basically starts to get really enjoyable [laughs].

11. 211 穿 Transmigrated to the 1950s, the Country Sent Me Abroad to Study 穿越五零，国家送我去留学 A Cup of Wine in the Spring Breeze Among Peach and Plum Blossoms桃李春风一杯酒丶Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [No Golden Finger] [Strong Female Lead] [Research] [Few Extreme Male Leads] [Academic Prodigy] [A Strong Nation] [1950s] [Family Life] [Positive Energy] [Romance] An optimistic, positive female lead who refuses to waste energy on negativity, and a handsome male lead who trades his pen for a gun. (The romance is very, very subtle so far. The main plot is studying abroad and doing research.) After waking from a nap, Shi Jiayi becomes one of the chosen ones of the 1950s. The tide of transmigration 72kReads9.3Score6.3kShelves
12. 212 秦 End of the Qin Dynasty: A Warring States Empress, Starting Her Conquest in Bashu 秦末：乱世女帝，从巴蜀开始争霸 Gazing at the Dressing Table望妆台Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted [Due to the author's health problems, the story only reaches the point where the protagonist becomes a queen. The author has added a 16,000-character outline of what happens next, as well as around 30,000 characters of side stories. The novel is complete, but readers worried about an unsatisfying ending should choose carefully.] [No romance + no System + farming in the early stages, vying for supremacy later + political intrigue + serious tone + ensemble cast + powerful female lead] [Content war 634Reads8.4Score101Shelves
13. 213 九 The 1990s: They Look Down on Me? I’m a Reborn Workaholic 九零：被瞧不起？呵呵我卷王重生 You Were Born Nameless卿本无名Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Tags: Clear-headed, independent heroine! After a difficult life, Li Xiaonan got to wipe the slate clean and start over. Back on the day she was tricked into buying a job, Li Xiaonan firmly said no! She resolutely decided to return to school and take the exams, and unexpectedly crossed paths with the big shot Zhou Qingbai from her previous life. Li Xiaonan: Big brother, how about being a useful connection for me? 45.6kReads9.1Score5.6kShelves
14. 214 全 Global Cataclysm: I Own a Haunted House 全球灾变：我有一座恐怖屋 Paradise Without Cold不冷的天堂Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted [Reborn] + [Eerie] + [Divine Office Sequence] + [Ghost Control] + [Myriad Worlds] In an age of cataclysm, ghosts roam by night, and the monsters of the Classic of Mountains and Seas emerge. Humanity becomes both a food source for ghosts and slaves to demons. More than 90% of the population dies in the first month of the cataclysm. Those who remain struggle to survive, never knowing if they will live to see another day! In his previous life, Zhong Wujiu was murdered by someone he had saved. By a 2.3kReads6.6Score264Shelves

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    These two are pretty good.

15. 215 天 Daughter of the Heavenly Wolf: Don’t Cry, Help Me Make Weapons! 天狼嫡女：别哭，快跟我造军火！ Ou Bu Luoluo偶布逻逻Ancient Romance107k WordsOngoing [Household Intrigue + Palace Intrigue + Exile + War Between Nations + Apotheosis] In her previous life, she was a beautiful, unconventional special forces captain. Then she transmigrated into the body of the general’s good-for-nothing legitimate daughter. The good news: her comrades came along too. One became a miracle doctor, another became a bandit chief’s wife… Disguise, demolition, intelligence gathering, heavy weapons: she has people for everything. And that winged bird-man? No need to wast —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a true special forces queen who transmigrates! Domestic intrigue? No, she uses tactical thinking to conquer the inner palace. Romance? No, she exchanges secret codes with her transmigrated teammates, wields scalpels, and builds military factories! The book features a "spiritual platform" cheat ability! She can create things, comprehend the Dao, and all the hidden insights are truths—those with the right affinity will see the true path. Teammate reunions are incredibly moving, featuring a silver-haired divine doctor, a violent loli, and experts in disguise, explosives, intelligence, and military industry. Every teammate's appearance is exhilarating, instantly creating a heartwarming, group-loving story. A bickering couple is the perfect pair—domineering, arrogant, and sharp-tongued, yet willing to risk their lives for each other in the face of danger: "I'm happy to!" The pacing is fast, encompassing domestic intrigue, palace intrigue, exile, and national warfare. The female protagonist's intelligence is consistently high; she's ruthless when necessary and fiercely protective when needed. Every character has a backstory, some even heartbreaking. Watching the protagonist gradually win over the Empress Dowager, seize control of the household, and build her own power is truly exhilarating! The author's writing is superb, the imagery is incredibly vivid, the action scenes are thrilling, the romance is sweet but not cloying, and the camaraderie between teammates is heartwarming. If you like: ✓ A smart and capable female lead ✓ Amazing camaraderie ✓ A slow-burning but incredibly charming male lead ✓ Hilarious and exciting scenes I'm already hooked, come join me!

16. 216 游 Game Loading: Please Call Me Your Residency Doctor 游戏载入：请尊称我为规培生大人 After the Resident Ate Mushrooms规培生吃菌子后Sports342k WordsOngoing The ratings just came in, so please, dear readers, don't scroll past! [Strong female lead / No CP / Multiplayer survival game / Wilderness survival / No misogynistic terms (I'll revise any I missed if you point them out) / Male-to-female ratio 1:99] From “little girl” and “that nurse” to “Your Honor, Resident Doctor,” Zhou Huaijin's transformation took just one game. The department director said, “A resident doctor isn't qualified to talk to me.” A patient said, “Get your director.” A family m 2.3kReads8.5Score682Shelves

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    It should be considered an infrastructure project, an isekai (another world) survival story, with a strong female lead and no male protagonist.

17. 217 何 What Makes a King? 何以为王 Sparrow's Whistle雀哨Eastern Fantasy300k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue] + [Conquest] + [Western Fantasy] + [Not invincible] + [Epic] + [Ensemble cast] + [Lord] This is a war, with no regard for its cause and no distinction between right and wrong. After dying in another world and returning, Qi An transmigrates once more. Magic, once dismissed as ravings and delusions, becomes reality. The foreigner from another land goes mad with seizures, then becomes a noble in a medieval kingdom and a Lord on the frontier. Fear of his previous life's death fo 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a Western fantasy lord-themed novel, leaning towards an epic conquest theme. It's a new book by a new author, please check it out! It focuses on magic and runes, with magical alchemy, industry, and divine arts belonging to other factions. There will be some heartwarming moments amidst the chaos, and it's not about an invincible protagonist.

18. 218 震 Shocking! I’m Actually the Emperor Hao of an Ancient Kingdom!!! 震惊！我竟是古国昊帝！！！ Leisurely Pen, Casual Guest闲笔淡客Historical206k WordsOngoing Alternate ancient setting + gradual growth + a slight golden finger + multiple heroines + unification Internet cafe regular Zhou Hao is electrocuted and his soul returns to the ancient continent of Blue Star, where he becomes the ninth prince of the Shusha dynasty, saddled with the reputation of being a good-for-nothing. Fortunately, his phone unlocks a Myriad Worlds Marketplace. Armed with the knowledge of his former life, he boosts agriculture, establishes schools, builds a thriving economy, a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm only recommending this one, no explanation needed. Read it and then we'll discuss!

19. 219 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.6kReads—Score144Shelves

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    Inheriting a declining power at the start

20. 220 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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    This novel perfectly meets your requirements! After finishing it, I realized that the top-ranked and recommended lists are just for storybooks; this is a true novel. Moreover, its quality reaches the level of historical fiction and serious drama, possessing the potential to be a timeless classic. If it were adapted into a TV series, this novel would be unparalleled! I guarantee it with three readings and even a handstand while urinating! This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly million-word novel that concluded in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. I suggest reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel, which will aid in reading. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me!

21. 221 全 Global Survival: Starting in a Little Cabin During a Blizzard 全民求生：从暴风雪小木屋开始 Deep White深白Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsOngoing [Global Survival] [Upgrading the Shelter] [Farming] [System] [Disasters] [Scavenging Supplies] [Growing Stronger] A slow-paced survival story. The early chapters focus more on explaining the System. When their home planet is destroyed, everyone is sent to a new world to fight for survival. This is a world newly formed from heaven and earth, where all things have begun again. Shrouded in fog and full of dangers, Xia Yan wakes up in a dilapidated little cabin in the wilderness. A blizzard is about 32.7kReads6.8Score2kShelves

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    Collect materials and play infrastructure

22. 222 天 The Heavenly Kingdom: The Rise of an Imperial Dynasty 天国王朝：帝朝崛起 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.6M WordsCompleted This is the legendary life of God's agent, entrusted with shepherding His flock! From a modern transmigrator to a medieval infant, he relied on the Mount & Blade System and his own strategic brilliance to break free from constraints, defend the Holy City, establish an empire, and change the course of history for both the Crusaders and the Islamic world. (Early game: using Mount & Blade to break through; mid-game: political scheming; late game: cyberpunk space opera) 79Reads—Score106Shelves
23. 223 民 Folk Customs Record: Chen the Paper Effigy Maker 民俗录：纸扎陈 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Mystery262k WordsCompleted There's an old saying in western Hunan: “Better to walk through a mass grave at night than cross the Paper Effigy Chen family.” When Chen Ming woke up, he found himself lying in a thin-walled coffin. Paper figures all around the room were smiling at him. He was the last living member of the Paper Effigy Chen family. For three generations, his ancestors had made paper effigies for a living, but the Chen family didn't just make paper people and horses... They shaped souls. They shaped rules. They 45Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 224 两 The Two-World Clan 两界家族 Golden Lion Who Loves Taro Ball Sweet Soup爱吃芋圆甜汤的金狮Eastern Fantasy557k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as a good-for-nothing in the cultivation world, Lin Mo awakens an overpowered System on the eve of his wedding: He can grow stronger just by marrying and having children, with his descendants' top-tier talents automatically adding to his own! He can even travel to a Western fantasy continent, bringing a fire elf saintess, a shapeshifting dragon girl, an abyssal succubus, and more into his household! Eastern sword bones, dragon-blooded demonic bodies, saintly hearts of light. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A family-based story that blends Eastern cultivation and Western fantasy!

25. 225 领EN Lord: God-Tier Traits, Recruiting the Fallen Angels of Original Sin 领主：神级词条，招募原罪堕天使 Old Five of Fleeting Life浮生老五Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing (The rating just came out, so it’ll rise later. Definitely a satisfying read: no toxic drama, no frustrating angst, and at least a little logic!) [Lord] + [Troops] + [Conquest] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Building] + [Hoarding] Su Ye transmigrates to a world where everyone is a Lord. Here, Lords rule everything, and becoming a Lord is the path to godhood. From the start, he awakens the talent Supreme Sovereign, with the first trait: Echoes of Good Fortune. Echoes of Good Fortune: Whenever the Lord’ 32.9kReads7.9Score898Shelves
26. 226 半 Peninsula: My Girl Group Exorcism Diary 半岛：我的女团驱魔日记 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Urban412k WordsCompleted In a modern world where spiritual energy has run dry, Chen Ming, who has cultivated to the peak, goes on a trip to the peninsula, only to stumble into a story about a peninsula teeming with ghosts and monsters! Obsessions and starlight intertwine as he gently protects those around him! (This is a story about helping girl idols drive out evil spirits while falling in love with them! Multiple heroines! A harem novel!) 1.1kReads—Score131Shelves
27. 227 宇 Cosmic Lord Selection: I Can See Through Lottery Chests 宇宙领主选拔：我能透视抽奖宝箱 Bookworm for Ten Years十年书虫Urban2.2M WordsCompleted The myriad races of the universe wage endless wars. To govern and develop their territories, humanity establishes a feudal system, giving rise to one of the universe’s five greatest powers: the Cosmic Lord Academy. The Cosmic Lord Academy, a cradle for training humanity’s Star Lords, suddenly arrives on Blue Star to hold a recruitment trial, upending the planet’s established order and ushering it into a new era. Everyone: A life-or-death trial? Every wild civilization in the Primordial Star Doma 51.7kReads7.6Score7.3kShelves
28. 228 网 Three Kingdoms Online: From the Start, I Summon Yue Fei 网游三国之开局召唤岳飞 Xiaoxiao Fenglan潇潇风岚Sports1.4M WordsCompleted [Online Game] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Reborn] + [Conquest] + [Three Kingdoms] + [Summoning Generals] + [Virtual Reality Made Real] The sudden arrival of the online game Illusion World reshuffled the entire global order. Qin Yao, the greatest ranger in Illusion World, led his guild members in a bloody battle against Sakura Nation. But he was betrayed by the Chinese traitor Yang Tian and killed outright by a special item wielded by Sakura Nation. Qin Yao’s soul returned to the underworld, consume 1.1kReads7.3Score100Shelves
29. 229 国 National Fate Survival: Summoning the God of War Bai Qi 国运求生：从召唤杀神白起开始 Boss of the Eastern Hemisphere东半球话事人Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [System]+ [Summoning]+ [Dynastic Conquest]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Dominating]+ [Emperor] Blue Star's resources are depleted, and civilization is on the brink of extinction. At this critical moment, the National Destiny Survival Game arrives. It selects contestants from across Blue Star to enter a savage continent and struggle to survive. Those who transmigrate there become emperors of dynasties on the continent. Only by conquering cities and claiming territory can they obtain abundant resour 99.4kReads8.2Score12kShelves
30. 230 宿EN Dormitory Survival: I Lie Flat and Earn Nightmare Coins 宿舍求生，我躺平赚取梦魇币 The Real Master of Three Fates三运真人Mystery2.4M WordsOngoing [Tower Defense + Infinite Worlds + Apocalypse + Survival + Goddesses + Monsters + Leveling Up + Lie Flat and Grow] When people woke up, they found themselves in a dormitory survival game. Blood mist shrouded the world, human civilization teetered on the brink, and the only safe place was their own dorm room! Xu Lang awakened the Nightmare Overlord sequence. He could earn Nightmare Coins just by sleeping, then use them to strengthen anything. Goddesses could even make his sleep more comfortable a 30.1kReads8.1Score1.3kShelves
31. 231 全EN Highway Survival for All: My RV Evolves Without Limits 全民公路求生：我的房车无限进化 Orange Juice with Salt橙汁加盐Sports2.1M WordsOngoing [Global Survival]+ [Doomsday]+ [Vehicle Upgrades]+ [Golden Traits]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Zombies]+ [Cthulhu]+ [Overpowered Protagonist]+ [Multiple Female Leads] When they wake up, billions of people find themselves in a highway survival game. Everyone starts with a vehicle. Others get scooters, bicycles, and tractors, while Lin Hui starts with a motorhome! Even a Level 1 zombie has 20 points of Strength, while humans have only 5? And Cthulhu monsters are watching from all around? It's a mas 400.8kReads8.2Score38.8kShelves
32. 232 操 Controlling the Ancestors: Creating a Millennium-Old Clan from the Chu-Han Contention 操控祖宗：从楚汉争霸创千年世家 Just Pay Me给钱就行Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A story of a millennium-old clan and its ancestors After graduating from university, Chen Cheng gained the ability to travel through time, going back and forth across history to control his own ancestors! If he can't get rich in the present, he'll start in ancient times! He takes a leg from Xiang Yu during the Chu-Han Contention, becomes Emperor Wen of Han's tutor amid the Lü Clan Disturbance, pushes through reforms in Emperor Jing of Han's era, and turns the tide in the late Eastern Han! The Ji 96.3kReads8.9Score7.8kShelves
33. 233 你 You’re Still the Richest Man on Earth? My Influence Has Already Spread Across the Universe 你还地球首富，我势力已遍布宇宙 The Brutal Braised Chicken残暴的黄焖鸡Urban89k WordsOngoing [Beautiful women and development] [Leveling up] [Lying flat and growing stronger] [Influence spanning the universe] [Showing off and face-slapping in every world] [Secret realms] In his previous life, he died of a terminal illness, then was betrayed by his wife and thrown out with nothing. In this life, he'll take back everything that belongs to him... But when he's reborn, he finds himself a week before the day he was kicked out with nothing... Fortunately, he suddenly awakens a System: a space 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Various infrastructure construction

34. 234 全 Lord of All, I Conquer the World with My Wolf Pack 全民领主，我靠狼群征服世界 Chen Mo x Li Chade陈默x李察德Sports346k WordsOngoing [Heroes of Might and Magic + DND + Lord + Island Management + Farming + Beast Taming + Conquest] Reborn at the very moment he first entered the World of Heroes, Lin Feng makes a choice completely different from the one he made in his previous life. He gives up the town start everyone is fighting over and chooses the wilderness start, where the death rate is 99.99%. Everyone thinks he is crazy. Only he knows that the wilderness start is the only way to obtain the exclusive talent that lets him as 7.5kReads6.4Score805Shelves

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    This book avoids tired tropes and is worth reading if you enjoy pure business simulation.

35. 235 身 Endless in the Afterlife 身后万千 Shi He矢和Urban255k WordsCompleted A single male lead, a single female lead, and a team of companions. The setting spans prehistory and the modern era, with conflicts unfolding on three fronts: Eastern and Western mythologies, and a struggle for survival between civilizations within and beyond this world. A fast-paced modern fantasy novel with mythological facts woven in, highlighting the modern protagonist’s ultimate sense of duty at a moment when civilization itself hangs in the balance. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The starting point is the divine realms of the East and West and modern civilization.

36. 236 我 I’ve Been Possessed for Ninety Thousand Years 我被夺舍九万年 I've Got a Rebellious Streak我这一身反骨啊Eastern Fantasy403k WordsCompleted I transmigrated, and then... I was possessed again. I was possessed for ninety thousand years. So, now that I've finally returned, let's see how I conquer the cultivation world and build a mighty empire. 404Reads6.3Score101Shelves

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    This one's good too. It's a red-themed cultivation story paying tribute to the martyrs, full of old men encountering Chinese succubi, and various amazing feats.

37. 237 大 The Iron-Boned Ming, Zhu Qizhen the Fortress Emperor 大明硬骨头，堡宗朱祁镇 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical204k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no overpowered protagonist, no crushing everyone with brute force] On the eve of the Tumu Crisis, he transmigrates as Zhu Qizhen and is emperor for just one day. Why did Zhu Qizhen clear Wang Zhen's name? Was the Zhu Qizhen who returned to power in history really the same man? Did the Ming dynasty truly begin its decline with him? Of the sixteen Ming emperors, how many met a clear-cut end? He must survive first. Only then can he think about anything else. With three 1.1kReads—Score117Shelves

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    What was the true global standing of the Ming Dynasty at that time? With the legacy of Zheng He, follow the protagonist on a journey around the world. All characters are intelligent, the logic is consistent, the narrative unfolds along two parallel storylines, and the ensemble cast is well-developed. The writing is solid...

38. 238 取 Duplicate Name? I'm an NPC in an Online Game 取名重复？我在网游里当NPC Wasabi Cashews芥末味腰果Sports2.5M WordsOngoing The cross-era full-dive online game Hunt the Heavens has opened its public beta, and Liu Kongkong, who makes a living grinding for gold in games, certainly isn't going to miss it! Someone already took the name Liu Dameng? So what, I'll just pick another name. Could you hurry up and stop wasting my time? I need to make money! After a flurry of clicking, huh? I haven't even changed my name, so why am I already in the game? Liu Kongkong discovered that the character he'd created had somehow become 41.7kReads8.4Score4.9kShelves
39. 239 仙 Immortal Fields 仙田 Rampaging Watermelon暴走的西瓜君Eastern Fantasy7.8M WordsOngoing A mortal’s cultivation journey, no System, a farming novel. Carrying a mysterious three-acre plot of spirit farmland, he transmigrates to the vast and mysterious world of immortals and chivalry. Thanks to his second uncle, he begins his path to immortality and becomes one of countless rogue cultivators. The path to immortality is easy to enter but hard to travel. Only by facing hardship and enduring countless trials can one cultivate immortality for the long term. (Levels: Qi Refining, Foundatio 26.7kReads7.9Score2kShelves
40. 240 帝 The Emperor: A Young Man's Journey Through the Land 帝：山河少年行 A Light Garment一袭轻衣Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Qin Ziyu obtained the Mo Bing Token and forged a bond with the Ancestral Dragon. Every step forward brought him into contact with secrets of an even higher order. Trapped in layer upon layer of intricate schemes, he presses on through an endless climb and game of wits, driving himself ever forward. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 241 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
42. 242 高 High Martial: My Small World Is Just a Little Bigger Than Everyone Else’s 高武：我的小世界比别人多亿点点 Poetry and Wine While Young诗酒趁年華Urban6.2M WordsOngoing [Lovably obnoxious male lead]+ [Passionate]+ [High Martial]+ [Comedy]+ [Supporting characters in the spotlight]+ [No female lead]+ [No System] Humanity is in peril, and the gods bestow their blessings! A small, undeveloped world appears inside everyone. Legend has it that whoever can control the world within can protect all living beings and save humanity! After being reborn, Ling Feng has no talent and just wants to lie flat. But to his surprise, the small world he awakens seems to be just a ti 20.4kReads7.2Score1.7kShelves
43. 243 开 From the Start, I Revealed the Achievements of Ancient Emperors and Stunned the Emperors 开局曝光古人皇功业，惊呆皇帝们 Trainee001练习生001Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Historical retrospectives] + [a commoner's view of history] + [spoilers in the comments] + [emperors goofing around] + [A complete run-through of Chinese history from the Yan and Huang emperors, starting with the Shang] Chen Yong was hired to make a series of historical retrospectives. He planned to start with the Shang dynasty. To set his videos apart from the many others, he decided to follow standard historical methodology. Source priority: archaeological artifacts > official histories > 76kReads9.0Score5.3kShelves
44. 244 不 Can You Become an Immortal by Any Means Necessary? 不择手段，可成仙否？ The Kingdra Who Loves Drum Corps喜欢军鼓的海刺龙Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless]+ [Will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals]+ [No female lead]+ [The middle and later parts get dark, so don't read if that's not your thing] "The weak are always making excuses for their incompetence and failures, but they themselves are the best excuse of all!" (There are a lot of trolls in the comments, so use your own judgment.) Chen Yi transmigrates to the world of immortal cultivation and opens his eyes already struggling to survive at the bottom. Five years ag 181kReads8.6Score23.2kShelves

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    Both books are quite good. They progress step by step, not mindless wish-fulfillment stories. The plots are tight and keep you wanting more, especially the second one, which is a farming novel that starts from scratch and combines magic and science.

45. 245 汉 The Han Dynasty's Lone Light: My Life as Its Beacon 汉室孤光以此身 Yi Ru Zhao Yang义如昭阳Historical739k WordsOngoing (Ensemble cast, farming, historically grounded, political intrigue, war) In the first year of Yuanguang, as storms gather over the Han Dynasty, an ordinary modern man unexpectedly transmigrates to Pingyang in the Western Han Dynasty and becomes Huo Guang, still an infant. The glorious era of Emperor Wu of Han is about to begin. But he arrives with no System, no extraordinary stroke of fortune, and only the memories of a man from the future. Revealing his intelligence too early would bring disas 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A virtuous and upright official in the Western Han Dynasty! Reincarnated as Huo Guang, he silently plotted; a civil official patiently faced Huo Qubing's battlefield prowess; respecting historical facts and not fabricating stories.

46. 246 领 Lord, Keep Calm: Science Is the One True Path 领主请冷静，科学才是真理 Iruma-kun入间同学Eastern Fantasy99k WordsOngoing Lin Mo transmigrated into another world as a baron. The good news: He has an estate. The bad news: His estate is on the verge of starvation, he owes five hundred gold coins, and all three hundred of his subjects are elderly, weak, sick, or disabled. The even worse news: Other transmigrators get a System and divine skills. All he has in his pocket is half a pack of Hongtashan cigarettes. Just as he was preparing to lie flat and wait for death, he discovered that an abandoned warehouse connect —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 新 New Song: Colonizing Australia 新宋：殖民澳大利亚 The Heavenly Eye Surveys the World天眼观世界Historical334k WordsOngoing [Sailing Adventure Travelogue] [Homesteading] [Large-Scale Group Survival] [No System] [Finance and Trade] [Kublai Khan, have you heard of Hayek's invisible hand?] A modern sailing blogger transmigrates to the Southern Song Dynasty's Battle of Yashan aboard a one-person sailboat. Facing execution, he has no choice but to claim he is a divine envoy and lead the Song Dynasty to Australia. Afterward, he establishes futures markets, banks, stock markets, and an East India Company, taking control of 18.5kReads6.9Score1.7kShelves
48. 248 开 A Serf from the Start: I Rise to the Throne by Raising Dogs 开局农奴：我靠养狗登王座 We Mere Mortals我等凡人Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsOngoing [Western fantasy + lord + low martial arts and a hint of magic + farming + battle beasts + slow burn + character development] Luo Lin transmigrates to another continent and becomes a serf. By chance, he obtains a copper-bound book. Just as he decides to stew a couple of chickens, he finally unlocks the book’s secret to raising livestock. And so begins his animal-raising plan. A chicken laying two eggs a day? That’s not nearly diligent enough. A sheep producing as much wool as two others? That do 32.3kReads8.9Score3.3kShelves

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    Some brothers are quite capable.

49. 249 从 From Fleeing to Toppling the Federation 从逃亡到掀翻联邦 Mournful Ancient Tree悲鸣古木Urban121k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse + Urban + Supernatural Powers + Ensemble Cast] [The female and male leads are not a couple...] [They should be confidants... or comrades-in-arms... um... very good friends... yes, that's it!] Because he was a potential supernatural ability awakener, Wu Linshuo was hunted by the Federation for years. They exploited his abilities and claimed them for their own use. Once his powers began to emerge, the counterattack began! Etch the name “Land of Hope” deep into the heart of the Federa 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this book!

50. 250 女 Don't Be Afraid, Witch! The Players Are Here to Save You 女巫别怕！玩家来救你了 Steadfast Green Mountains铮铮青山Fantastical Romance596k WordsOngoing [Fourth Calamity + Female Lead with No Romance + Game + My Take on Western Fantasy + Light Ensemble Cast + Light World-Building + Strongest Female Lead] Wu Yao receives a mysterious invitation to participate in the closed beta of a game called Eldran: The Undying Moon. Then she opens her eyes on a pyre. The firewood crackles beneath her feet as the crowd around her cries, “Purify evil!” What evil? That has nothing to do with players. A fireball clears the field. From the start, I'll kill three m 40.1kReads9.2Score8.1kShelves

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