The Protagonist Is a High-Ranking Court Official Who Rules the Martial World 主角是朝廷高官，在江湖武道称王

1. 1 我EN I Am Murong Fu's Uncle 我是慕容复的舅舅 The One Jianghu Calls Big Boss江湖人称大官人Male-Channel Fanfiction3.7M WordsCompleted Synopsis 1: My name is Wang Gang. I’m Murong Fu’s uncle, Li Qingluo’s husband, and, at least in name, Wang Yuyan’s father! That’s right, I’m the man Duan Zhengchun cuckolded! Actually, I was also murdered by Duan Zhengchun and Li Qingluo! But now I’ve been reborn, on my wedding night, the very day I was killed in my previous life! They’re about to arrive. What should I do? I’m kind of freaking out! Synopsis 2: After being reborn, Wang Gang discovers he’s brought back a panel that lets him learn 39.1kReads7.8Score3.2kShelves

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   This guy, a top scholar by birth, is basically the best martial artist in the world [laughs].

2. 2 宗 My Sect Thinks I'm Too Ruthless? I'll Join the Imperial Court Instead 宗门嫌我狠辣？我转身加入朝堂 Wu Liang Ye武梁耶Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted This book has been adapted into a short drama and several comic versions under the same title. [Decisive and ruthless + merciless + wildly satisfying + fast-paced] Xiao Ren transmigrates to an ancient world of powerful martial artists and becomes a personal disciple of the Spirit Talisman Sect. His talent is exceptional, and the sect leader takes him on as a disciple. His abilities surpass everyone else in the sect! But during a sect mission, Xiao Ren is accused of being too ruthless after he sl 47.1kReads8.0Score5.2kShelves

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   That book is a must!

3. 3 寒 Demon Slayer of the Frozen Abyss 寒渊诛魔 Awareness觉性Historical3.8M WordsCompleted I'm pleased to recommend my new book, Dustblade Suppresses the Palace Gate. Old friends and new, come join us in a world of wuxia, where the imperial court stands tall and the rivers and lakes stretch far and wide. Ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. They pursue vengeance and justice with abandon, and fight for their homeland and family. Each person pushes forward with all their might for the wishes they hold dear. 15.2kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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   Recommended, recommended

4. 4 天 Maxed-Out Talent: I Make My Mark in the Martial World! 天赋拉满，我在武道世界显圣！ July Shooting Star七月飞星Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible from the start + ceiling-level combat power + emperor of a dynasty + powerful lead] Lu Chen transmigrates and is reborn. In this life, he's the fifth prince of the Great Yu Dynasty, blessed with terrifying comprehension and an exceptional constitution. While others are still fretting over how hard it is to reach the ninth level of the Azure Heaven Formula, he's already deduced further improvements to the technique, reaching the unprecedented eleventh level. While others are still str 67.9kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves

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   Inside the imperial city of Dayu, squads of guards clad in black armor broke through the gentle mist and rain, shattering the tranquility of early autumn, and swiftly advanced towards the palace.

5. 5 我EN With a Fox Immortal, I Subdue a Hundred Ghosts 我以狐仙镇百鬼 Purple Dream Wandering Dragon紫梦游龙Mystery10.3M WordsOngoing The day I was born, nineteen bolts of thunder struck around our family’s courtyard. A fortune-teller said I was born a demon child, fated to suffer eighteen calamities in my life. Either someone else would die, or I would. As it turned out, the fortune-teller met his own calamity on the very day I was born. He carried me out of the village, and suddenly dropped dead! 748.4kReads9.4Score43kShelves

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   Reading just the first ten chapters will reveal the unique immersive experience offered by the first-person perspective. A highly rated work (9.5/10), Definitely worth reading.

6. 6 红EN Dream of the Red Chamber: The Strongest Imperial Guard—The World Is Mine! 红楼：最强锦衣卫，我只手遮天！ The Loquat Tree in the Courtyard院有枇杷树Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [You can enjoy this even if you've never read Dream of the Red Chamber] After transmigrating into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, Jia Huan becomes an unloved son born to a concubine. The dynasty is nearing its end, officials are corrupt, martial artists flout the law, and court factions scheme for power. Fortunately, Jia Huan awakens a golden finger and joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, rising through the ranks. If anyone crosses him, he slaughters them, while also taking the opportuni 115kReads8.9Score12.2kShelves

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   The Embroidered Uniform Guard roams the martial arts world

7. 7 将 The Tiger of the Generals’ Clan 将门枭虎 Jiangzuo Talent江左俊杰Historical3.5M WordsCompleted A mercenary transmigrates to the Great Chu Empire and becomes Wu Nian, a soldier registered to a hundred-household post. His family is so poor they can barely scrape by, and he has a child bride whom his predecessor beat every day. The Mongols to the north are growing stronger and raiding farther south with increasing frequency. The Great Chu Empire is on the brink of collapse. 11.1kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves

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   A beautiful wife by his side, yet he drinks and abuses every day. A modern protagonist transmigrates and possesses his body, beginning a glorious life, from hunting to fighting against sergeants, centurions, chiliarchs, and generals, ultimately carving out his own place in the world.

8. 8 神 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Seven Stars in Hand手握七星Martial Arts2.0M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 14.6kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

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   Looking for a martial arts novel to read? Check this out! A roguish yet handsome constable, he becomes a legend with a single case, a charming but not frivolous character! A lifesaver for those looking for something to read! Traditional martial arts + high-energy detective work, you'll get more and more hooked the more you read!

9. 9 千 The Art of Deception! 千术！ Chen Chuyao陈初尧Urban7.7M WordsCompleted As the saying goes, nine out of ten gamblers lose. You'll never see the knives hidden behind the gambling table! I have a plain name: Niu Tiezhu. Of course, you can also call me... A-Yao. 23.7kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves

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   The bags are so cute! Babies!

10. 10 让 You Hired Me to Collect Bodies, So I Dissected My Ex-Girlfriend 让你当收尸人，你直接解刨了前女友 Ye Wusheng夜无声Mystery4.6M WordsOngoing In anatomy class, the corpse turns out to be my ex-girlfriend... After that, I went through all sorts of unbelievable things. A bus that only goes up, never down, and runs straight to a reservoir. An old scholar tree in the hospital, lush with branches and leaves, that swallows people whole. A giant catfish by the Qingshui River, begging people for help every night. And a deadly brothel hung with human skin, open for business without end. It went on and on, as if it would never come to an end... 62.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
11. 11 水 Water Margin: Reborn, Who'd Still Accept an Imperial Pardon? 水浒：都重生了，谁还招安啊！ Han Yu寒羽Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Trade height for insight from the start! Ren Yuan transmigrates into a minor character in Water Margin, determined to forge his own legend in the martial world at the end of the Northern Song dynasty! Wherever the banners of the Liangshan army fly, the land belongs to the Han people! I’ll save the people the Great Song won’t save, and fight the enemies the Great Song won’t dare to fight! Jin Wushu: Ren Yuan, stay away from me! 66.9kReads9.1Score5.3kShelves

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    Reborn in Liangshan isn't about political intrigue; it's about "martial arts cheat codes + everyone becoming a god"—the ultimate in exhilarating reads! "Reborn in Liangshan: I Created the Strongest Lineup" had me pounding the table with excitement—when Ren Yuan traded his height for enlightenment, transforming from "cannon fodder killed by Li Kui" into the "ceiling of Liangshan's martial arts prowess," he not only recruited Lin Chong and Lu Zhishen but also led his brothers to crush the Jin army, sweep away Fang La, and even spoiled the people the Song Dynasty dared not save, turning them all into "Liangshan citizens"! A dark horse in the historical fantasy genre, full of "high-octane battles + defying fate"—wouldn't you want this blessing? ✨ ✨ [High-Energy Character Design: Martial Arts Prodigy vs. Liangshan Gang + Collapsed Villain] The male protagonist, Ren Yuan, transmigrates into the most tragic cannon fodder in the Water Margin, "Optimus Prime," and starts by exchanging his eight-foot height for "max-level comprehension"— ✅ After becoming Zhou Tong's apprentice, he immediately activates a "martial arts cheat code": - Learning archery: With an iron-core bow and wolf-tooth arrows, he pierces through the armor of a Jin general with a single arrow (Hua Rong exclaims in admiration); - Practicing boxing: He has a photographic memory for Fanziquan and Guanzhong Hongquan, and even creates a new routine that combines "hardness and softness" (Zhou Tong: This disciple's comprehension is ridiculously high!); - Wielding weapons: He wields the three-pointed double-edged sword with great skill, even Lin Chong's eighteen-foot spear is "disarmed to the point of questioning his existence" by him. ✅ The Liangshan heroes collectively "really liked it": - Lu Zhishen: "Brother Ren, teach me a couple of moves of your 'Monkey Stealing Peaches' sumo wrestling technique!" (The next second he's thrown around, dizzy and dazed, but still grinning foolishly: "That was great! Again!"); - Lin Chong: "Chief Ren's archery skills are even more ruthless than Instructor Wang's back then!" (He turns around and hangs the sign "Instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Guards" at the entrance of Ren Yuan's tent: "From now on, you're the instructor!"); - Song Jiang: "Brother, why don't you become the chief?" (Ren Yuan raises an eyebrow: "I won't be the chief, but you have to change 'Acting on behalf of Heaven' to 'Acting on behalf of the people'!"). ✅ The villains collectively collapse: - Gao Qiu: "How did Ren Yuan, that monster, even manage to subdue Qin Ming, the Thunderbolt?" (Jin envoy: "Grand Commandant Gao, you should worry about how to defend against the Jin soldiers..."); - Fang La: "I was invincible in Jiangnan, how did I encounter Ren Yuan, who can 'blow up city walls with gunpowder'?" (Ren Yuan, carrying a cannon, sneers: "Sorry, this is called technological dimensional reduction!"). 💥 [The plot is insane: A legendary scene of defying fate] - Scene 1: Chapter 38 "The scene of subduing Lin Chong" Lin Chong is framed by Gao Qiu and exiled to Cangzhou. Ren Yuan and his Liangshan brothers intercept him halfway: "Instructor Lin, come back to Liangshan with me!" Lin Chong raises his spear and roars: "I, Lin Chong, would rather die than be a bandit!" The next second, Ren Yuan shoots off the spearhead with an arrow: "Who said Liangshan is a bandit? We are going to be the 'army protecting the people'!" (Lin Chong looks at the "Acting for the People" banner behind Ren Yuan and kneels down on the spot: "Chief Ren, Lin Chong's life belongs to Liangshan from now on!") - Scene 2: Chapter 88 "The Battle of Liangshan" The imperial army of 100,000 besieges Liangshan. Ren Yuan stands by the water and sneers: "Come on then, I'll show you what 'water warfare black technology' is all about!" Suddenly, the Liangshan warships unleashed a barrage of rockets and crossbows, instantly igniting the Song army's ships; even more impressive was the underwater ambush of mines, which sent the enemy crying out in despair: "These aren't bandits! They're gods!" (Gao Qiu, furious, smashes his cup in the rear: "Ren Yuan, you're cheating!") - Memorable Scene 3: Chapter 150 "Slaying Through the Jin Kingdom" Jin Wuzhu led his army south, and Ren Yuan led the Liangshan army to meet them: "Jin dogs, I'll teach you what 'Han spirit' really means!" Wielding a three-pointed double-edged sword, he charged into the enemy lines single-handedly, his blade flashing as Jin soldiers fell from their horses; even more impressive was his improved "Divine Fire Flying Crow," which directly turned the Jin army's camp into a sea of ​​fire (Jin Wuzhu fled in terror: "Ren Yuan, you wait, I'll be back!") 📌 [Reader Scream Warning: Detailed and Exciting Scenes] - Ren Yuan's "Heaven-Defying Operations": ✅ Improving weapons with modern knowledge: Adding a "detachable spearhead" to Lu Zhishen's staff, enabling both melee and ranged combat (Lu Zhishen: "Brother Ren, this design is brilliant!"); ✅ Establishing the "Liangshan Military Workshop": mass-producing gunpowder, repeating crossbows, and even creating "miniature cannons" (Fang La's envoy came to steal their skills, but Ren Yuan captured him on the spot: "Want to learn? Beat my disciple first!"); ✅ Implementing "New Policies for the Common People": reducing taxes, establishing free schools, and even displaced people abandoned by the court flocked to Liangshan with their families (An old woman held Ren Yuan's hand and cried: "Chief, you are a living Bodhisattva!"). - The "unexpected charm" of the Liangshan heroes: - Li Kui: "I, Tie Niu, will no longer be a murderer, but will become the 'Captain of the Liangshan Grain Protection Team'!" (He guards the granary with a large axe, and even rats dare not approach); - Wu Yong: "Chief Ren's tactics are even more powerful than the Thirty-Six Stratagems I have learned!" (He secretly copies Ren Yuan's "Modern Military Strategy" into a booklet: "This is the true book of strategy!"). - Extra Chapter "The Jin Kingdom's Diary of Fear" - A Bombshell: "Today, a scout reported that the Liangshan army has actually created a 'repeating crossbow,' unstoppable within ten paces; tomorrow, I heard they're researching a 'thousand-mile sound transmission' device. These aren't bandits; they're clearly heavenly soldiers!" (The Jin emperor trembles: "Please, Ren Yuan, stop fighting! Isn't it enough that we pay tribute every year?") 💌 [Must-Read Reasons: A Historical Feast & a Delight for Military Fans] ✔️ Top-Tier Martial Arts Descriptions: From sumo wrestling and archery to swordsmanship, every move is vividly described, with some readers even learning as they read (Comment section: "I learned a couple of moves from Ren Yuan, and now no one dares mess with me during my morning exercise in the neighborhood!"); ✔️ Unparalleled Military Strategy: Naval warfare, land warfare, and siege warfare—Ren Yuan uses modern tactics to crush ancient armies, even inventing new variations of "encircling a point to attack reinforcements" and "feinting to the east while attacking in the west" (Military enthusiasts exclaim: "This is the real thrill of war!"); ✔️ The entire cast undergoes a thrilling transformation: Lin Chong transforms from a "patient instructor" into a "fierce general," and Lu Zhishen goes from a "murderous brute" to a "protective monk." Every character undergoes a metamorphosis under Ren Yuan's guidance (readers with low tear thresholds should proceed with caution; Chapter 120, "Lin Chong's Single-Handed Rescue of the People," will bring you to tears!); ✔️ The scope is outrageously grand: not content with dominating Liangshan, Ren Yuan also aims to "slay through the Jin Kingdom and recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun," and even plans to "go to Southeast Asia and colonize the Americas" (Jin Kingdom envoy: "Are you trying to unify the world?!").

12. 12 你 You’re All Chasing the Heroine? Then I’ll Marry the Demoness 你们都追女主？那女魔头我娶走了 Paper Parcel纸包Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [One heroine + everyday affection + guaranteed sweetness + cultivation system + grand setting] Shen Yi'an transmigrates into a rather outrageous novel. Born into the world, he discovers that he’s the original protagonist, the one with a massive green hat hanging over his head: the Sixth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu! The second, third, fourth, and nth male leads all like the heroine. Whoever wants that whole field of green can have it. I don’t. You’re all going after 121kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves

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    "Speak if you have something to report, otherwise leave the court." Inside the Fengtian Hall, the authoritative voice forced all the civil and military officials to bow their heads. "Father, your son has something to report!" A slightly languid voice drew glances from the crowd; a young man in a black robe with cloud patterns had already stepped before the officials. Emperor Wu opened his slightly lowered eyelids, his fingers abruptly stopping tapping on the armrest. "Speak." "Your son wishes to marry Ye Liyan, daughter of General Ye Fen of the Northern Garrison. I beg Your Majesty to grant us this marriage!" Prince Chu, Shen Yi'an's loud voice echoed throughout the hall until a deathly silence fell. To the right, Duke Ye Tianze, who had been drowsy, suddenly opened his eyes upon hearing the names of his son and granddaughter. The quiet Fengtian Hall suddenly became lively with whispers. "His Highness the Prince of Chu actually wants to marry that ominous woman..." "The other princes are avoiding her like the plague..." "I really don't know what His Highness the Prince of Chu has been through these past five years..." "Could it be that His Highness the Prince of Chu wants to use the Ye family's power..." "Watch your words, watch your words..." "Who is so concerned about my granddaughter? How about we have a chat?" Ye Tianze turned to the side, his hoarse voice filled with anger instantly making the atmosphere oppressive. "Silence." The Emperor spoke, and the entire hall suddenly fell silent. The Emperor looked at Shen Yi'an, who was still bowing: "Sixth Prince." "Your subject is here!" "Granted!" The Emperor glanced at the old eunuch beside him. The old eunuch immediately understood and bowed: "This old servant will go and prepare." "Hmm." The Emperor nodded and waved his hand to dismiss the court. "Dismissed!!!" The old eunuch flicked his whisk and shouted in a hoarse voice. "Whoa!" All the civil and military officials looked up in shock. His Majesty had actually allowed that ominous woman to enter the royal family?!

13. 13 皇 What Does My Royal Younger Brother Have to Do with My Ill Sister? 皇姐凤体有恙，关臣弟什么事？ Written on Paper写到纸上Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Had the martial arts world fallen into decline, with all the powerful figures hidden away? It turned out they’d been killed by his own father! That day “The pinnacle of martial arts isn’t simply transcending the limits of individual strength. Beyond that lies the struggle for the Mandate of Heaven and the contest for the world’s fortune. Only by gathering the fortune of all under heaven and bearing the faith of all living beings can one claim the title of Human Emperor, truly rule the four seas, 5.9kReads8.8Score808Shelves

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    Siblings? A secret love affair on the imperial bed! Prince Liang, Jiang Li, and Princess Luo are dignified siblings by day, but forbidden lovers entwined on the imperial bed by night. In the heat of passion, he suddenly faints! Upon waking, he vehemently refuses medical help, his fingertips touching the unborn child in his womb, his eyes churning with turmoil—this "Prince Liang's" body should have been a corpse poisoned three days ago! Who is controlling life and death? Whose blood is this imperial heir? When poisonous schemes collide with pregnancy, beneath the veil of sibling affection lies a tangled web of passion, and a deadly, life-or-death struggle! "My Imperial Sister, You're Pregnant, What Does It Have to Do with Me?"—Watch how the two-faced Prince Liang protects his "Imperial Sister" and unborn heir amidst the poisoning mystery and bloodline intrigue! 🔥

14. 14 金 A Top Assassin Storms the 1970s: The King of Hell's Violent Wife 金牌杀手闯七零，阎罗王的暴力妻 Dan Shanshan单衫衫Modern Romance772k WordsCompleted [Play the fool while hiding your strength + military marriage + female soldier + special powers + super strength + spatial storage + devoted husband] Shi Qi, a top assassin with a special ability, has her soul transmigrate into Yun Qiqi, an orphaned daughter of a martyr. From the start, a pretty-boy leech comes to propose and makes unreasonable demands. Yun Qiqi: Anyone can put up with this, but not me! I'll beat you to a pulp! In the 1970s, Yun Qiqi thinks she can lie flat and enjoy a peaceful 3.6kReads8.4Score345Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are big shots; their high-IQ battle is quite exciting.

15. 15 与 A Contract Marriage with the Powerful White Moonlight Who Returned, Then Love 与强势归来的白月光大佬先婚后爱 Clear Skies, Clear Skies晴好晴好Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only + Marriage Before Love + Secret Crush Comes True + Reunited Years Later] A restrained, powerful male lead vs. a cool, intellectual Chinese teacher heroine (at least on the surface) Gu Xiangling never thought she would see Chu Fanzhou again. After all, they barely interacted in high school. He graduated in such a hurry, and she left school for a while just as abruptly. But the capital city isn't so small that you can never cross paths, nor so big that y 3.3kReads8.9Score348Shelves
16. 16 年 Only Eight Years Old, He Is Rushed Into Taking the Throne! 年方八岁，被仓促拉出登基称帝！ At Ease at the Edge of the World天涯逍遥Historical2.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the imperial family of the Yu Dynasty, Chu Ling found himself a son born to a concubine, without power or influence, and with a weak maternal clan. It seemed his best option was to become an idle prince, surrounded by beautiful women, frequenting pleasure quarters and indulging in wine and song. But the new emperor died suddenly less than a year after ascending the throne, and fate played a cruel joke on Chu Ling, forcing him down an entirely new path! 12.8kReads8.6Score946Shelves

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    Main Character: Chu Ling (Young Emperor) Highlights: An eight-year-old puppet emperor struggles to survive amidst the Empress Dowager and powerful ministers, cultivating his influence in the martial arts world through the "Plum Blossom Guard" and secretly wielding military power through martial arts. From forbearance to ruthlessness, he uses martial arts masters to turn the tables on his political enemies during a palace coup, achieving a dramatic reversal from "caged bird" to "chess player." Famous quote on political maneuvering: "What I give you is yours; what I don't give, you cannot take."

17. 17 大 Tang Crown Prince: Going Head-to-Head with Li Shimin from the Start 大唐太子：开局硬刚李世民 Namo Fire Moths, A Thousand Brave Sorrows南无火蛾万千悲勇Historical1.6M WordsOngoing “I was afraid of you, Li Shimin, because I wanted to live. Now I don’t even want to live anymore, so why should I be afraid of you?” “I am the eldest grandson of Emperor Gaozu and the eldest legitimate son of Empress Wende. I have occupied the Eastern Palace for seventeen years! Who else in this realm could claim the position of crown prince? How can you say I’m unworthy just because the emperor says so? Can you depose me just because you say so?” “With the court historian here, my words shall s 27.2kReads8.2Score4.1kShelves

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    The candlelight flickered in the Eastern Palace. Li Chengqian's fingertips traced the cold blade, his eyes now devoid of any hesitation. A secret guard quietly handed him a report: Turkic unrest, collusion among aristocratic families... A cold smile curved his lips. Father, in this game, I have no regrets! My bloodied hands will ultimately grasp the supreme power!

18. 18 大 The Marquis Who Guards the North of Great Qin 大秦镇北侯 Qiu Mohan秋莫寒Historical4.8M WordsOngoing [Alternate history]+ [Political intrigue and power struggles]+ [Passionate jianghu] The jianghu is a blazing furnace, while the imperial court is a battlefield of sinister schemes! Eighteen years ago, Marquis of Zhenbei Ye Zhao died in battle at Huoxie Ridge. Eighteen years later, Ye Qianchen drenched Chang’an in blood! He set out from the northern frontier, roaming far and wide through hardship! Ordered to enter Chang’an, he stirred up a storm of intrigue. Taking his sword into the jianghu, he 22.8kReads8.6Score1.7kShelves

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    Attention all book lovers suffering from a reading slump! Search for "The Great Qin Zhenbei Marquis" on Tomato Books. The protagonist, Ye Qianchen, is ordered to enter Chang'an and stir up trouble. He wields immense power in the court and becomes the king of martial arts while roaming the martial world. The plot is incredibly exciting, and you won't regret reading it!

19. 19 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves

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    I highly recommend two exceptionally good books with ratings of 9 points or higher! The first one is incredibly addictive; after reading novels for over a decade, this one is truly exceptionally well-written. Every character is vividly portrayed, and the story doesn't solely revolve around the protagonist; the author even dedicates time to developing the minor characters. The second one features characters who are two-faced. In this high-martial arts world, everyone, from the lowest to the highest, has their own methods and will use any means necessary to improve their strength and survive, sometimes without any moral compass. The author's character descriptions are incredibly lifelike.

20. 20 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.1M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 132.2kReads9.2Score12.9kShelves

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    Highly recommended! Main characters: A powerful figure in the imperial court + a legendary figure in the martial arts world! Plot: Using political intrigue to stabilize the country and force to break through impasses! A masterful dual identity, incredibly satisfying! Don't miss it!

21. 21 要 Who Needs a Hundred Beauties of the Martial World When I Have a Book of Weapons? 要什么江湖百美图，我有兵器谱！ Zhixin Is a Bridge志新是座桥Historical1.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a chaotic age, Xiao Chen has a “Weapon Rankings” System but doesn’t know what to do with it. Then war breaks out along the border, as the barbarian cavalry tramples across the land and massacres its people. Watch him carve a path through the world and roam the martial world at ease, leaving behind stories that are sometimes heroic, sometimes wondrous, sometimes carefree, and sometimes deeply moving. 13.7kReads7.9Score595Shelves
22. 22 谍 Espionage: I Can Earn Rewards by Playing the Villain! 谍战：我当恶霸能爆奖励！ Loves Honey Longjing Tea爱喝蜂蜜龙井茶Urban2.7M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into a minor secret agent at Beiping Station, he unexpectedly awakened the Tyrant System!! As long as the System judges something to be bad behavior, he gets a reward! Kidnap a dog traitor and torture him for information. Ding! For using serious violence against another person, reward: the Japanese devils’ top-secret military intelligence! Lin Ze: ??? Beating up traitors counts too? “Mrs. Miyamoto, I have a new assignment for you!” Ding! For coercing an innocent young woman, 169.3kReads9.4Score15.3kShelves

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    😍😍😍 Full of imaginative and creative ideas, the novel settings are dazzling. The writing is excellent, vividly depicting the exciting battle scenes and immersing the reader completely. 😍😍😍

23. 23 我 I, the Pawnshop Keeper, Once Conquered the Entire Jianghu 我，当铺掌柜，曾打穿整个江湖 Feng Shaofeng of Jiang Qing江清的冯少峰Eastern Fantasy404k WordsOngoing [No brainless plot + martial world + imperial court + genius + small ensemble cast + no System + not a wish-fulfillment story] Five years ago, five Celestial Beings from the Five Sacred Grounds joined forces to hunt down one man at Soulbreak Cliff. The battle lasted three days and three nights. In the end, there was no sign of him alive or dead. The Five Sacred Grounds announced to the world that Gu Jius was dead. A pawnshop appeared in a corner of Qingxi Town. The owner, surnamed Gu, was good f 5.7kReads6.1Score230Shelves
24. 24 锦 The Embroidered Guard: From the Start, I Have Max-Level Dragon-Elephant Skill and Sweep the World 锦衣卫：开局满级龙象功横推天下 Irritable Keyboard爆燥键盘Male-Channel Fanfiction643k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into a world of martial arts and becomes a member of the Imperial Brocade Guard. At court, the Eastern and Western Depot, the Dragon Guarding Manor, the Divine Constabulary, and the Six Fan Gate are all packed with experts, keeping the Brocade Guard down. In the martial world, Shaolin and Wudang, the Sun Moon Holy Cult, the Sun Moon Palace, and the Carefree Sect boast countless grandmasters, all looking down on the Brocade Guard as lackeys of the imperial court. Fortunately, Qin 6.1kReads8.7Score258Shelves

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    The first book is highly recommended; it's not padded out and the plot is fast-paced. The second book is a story where the protagonist doesn't fawn over women, is action-oriented, and never talks back—a truly satisfying read. The third book is ruthless towards enemies and fair in rewarding and punishing one's own people.

25. 25 朝 The Imperial Court's Strongest Hound, Starting as a Brocade-Clad Guard 朝廷最强鹰犬，从锦衣卫开始 Don't Want to Drink不想喝酒Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a world where martial strength reigns supreme, Lin Xiao becomes a low-ranking Imperial Guard. By chance, he awakens the strongest Martial Arts System. With its help, he climbs the ranks step by step until he holds absolute power over the realm. At court, he commands authority, and a single word can decide whether any official lives or dies. Across the martial world, his blade dominates the four seas, and every major faction submits to him. 21.9kReads7.8Score1.1kShelves
26. 26 真 A Real Eunuch: From the Start, I Castrated Myself and Mastered the Sunflower Manual 真太监：开局自宫，满级葵花宝典 Big Tiger大脑斧Historical1.1M WordsCompleted With the Sunflower Manual before him, Li Yi swings his blade without hesitation! “It’s only an inch or two. Piece of cake!” Once you’ve removed the root of your troubles, drawing your blade comes naturally! After mastering the divine art, he establishes the Western Depot. Powerful figures “voluntarily” join the Western Depot! Second Supervisor Dongfang Bubai: “The sun rises in the east, and I alone remain undefeated!” Third Supervisor Cao Zhengchun: “Hero Guihai, Miss Haitang!” Fourth Commander 14.4kReads8.7Score956Shelves
27. 27 公 The Princess and the Sword Immortal 公主与剑仙 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Atop Lock Dragon Peak, snow falls without a sound. Xiao Jianqiu, the “Lone Shadow Sword Immortal,” is invincible beneath heaven with his gleaming blade. He watches the clouds drift by, seeking nothing more than freedom and ease. The martial world? Just a place where grudges are settled and swords do the talking. In Jinling, behind the deep walls of the imperial palace, Princess Zhaoyang Zhao Jin is born to privilege, yet finds the palace walls too high and her life too stifling. The court? Nothi 2.3kReads—Score192Shelves

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    The opening of "The Princess and the Sword Immortal" unfolds like a vast desert landscape. Amidst swirling snow and biting winds, Princess Zhao Jin, accompanied by her maid Bihe, quietly escapes the confines of the palace and plunges into the treacherous world of martial arts. This scene is reminiscent of Guo Jing and Huang Rong's first encounter in the snowstorm of Zhangjiakou. However, Zhao Jin is not as clever and nimble as Huang Rong; her will is resolute, her vision broad, and her noble bearing makes her a hidden gem in this perilous world, drawing the reader's attention. The "Lone Sword Immortal," Xiao Jianqiu, is a renowned figure whose martial arts have reached a pinnacle. With his "Autumn Water Ancient Sword" unsheathed, no one can withstand three moves, leaving all heroes helpless. He is aloof and elusive, yet not heartless. The princess and the sword immortal, one noble, one reclusive; one passionate, one cold, their fates intertwined in this harsh winter, inevitably leading to a momentous upheaval. The story is ingeniously structured from the outset, with vividly portrayed characters, suspenseful plot twists, and hidden dangers amidst the snowstorm, making it a truly captivating masterpiece.

28. 28 快 Quick Transmigration: You Call Yourself a Bottom Who Likes Being Mistreated?! 快穿：你管自己叫贱攻？！ Golden Rain In The Woods金雨于林Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two male leads / Quick Transmigration / Main character is the pursuer / Both leads are powerful] Rating just released!!!! Long ago, the Myriad Worlds were dominated by “scumbag tops and doormat bottoms,” with countless bottoms abused until they bled and wept. But times changed, the tables turned, and the Myriad Worlds became popular with “doormat tops and scumbag bottoms.” Those “doormat tops” would do anything for their “scumbag bottoms,” even hurting innocent “cannon fodder” in the process. T 12.7kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    This is a quick transmigration novel with two male protagonists. Only one chapter fits the recommendation topic, but the other chapters are also very good. [Making face][making face][making face]

29. 29 全 Global Evolution: My Drop Rate Is Insanely High 全球进化：我的爆率有亿点高 Remembering Youth纪念青春Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete, so you can binge-read it] [Spiritual Qi Revival] [Lighthearted] [Lots of Memes] [In the Style of Sacred Ruins] “A young man who'd just had laser eye surgery saw a colorful shooting star fall, and lasers shot from his eyes.” “A sixty-year-old man's ears have mutated. He can reportedly hear people talking from ten kilometers away, and even caught his square-dancing partner seeing someone else.” “A teacher recently awakened the ability to fly and signed a million-yuan contract with Eleme 13.8kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves

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    🔥"Are You Crazy? Killing Ants Can Drop Breathing Techniques!" Is going viral! Start with an ant, level up by slashing! 🔥 Others mutate with meteors, I'm invincible by stomping ants! 💥 While awakened individuals worldwide flaunt their laser eyes and super hearing, the protagonist stomps an ant—ding! Drops the [God-Level Breathing Technique]! From then on, killing chickens drops sword intent, swatting mosquitoes drops movement techniques, even breathing becomes stronger! 🌪️ "I heard S-rank powerhouses can shatter mountains with a single punch?" The protagonist casually swattes a cockroach—boom! Drops the [Nine Revolutions Golden Body Technique]! His physical body can withstand nuclear bombs! 💣Delivery God of War? Flying Teacher? They're all nobodies in front of the protagonist's [World Devouring] skill! One stomp creates a black hole, absorbing all the city's superpowers! 🌟Even more outrageous moves are coming—killing fish drops [True Dragon Bloodline], swatting flies drops [Time Stop]! The enemy knelt and wept, "Please don't kill me... I'm afraid you'll unleash a world-destroying attack!" The protagonist smirked, "Don't worry, I just want to crush this ant..." 🐜 #InvincibleBuild #MonsterSlayingForGodlyGear #IncrediblySatisfying #GlobalMutationI'mCheating 💀 Click to watch, the most outrageous invincible build in history! One kick and an SSS-level monster is gone! 💀

30. 30 一 One Sword, and I Become a Demon 一剑成魔 Shuize水泽Eastern Fantasy6.0M WordsOngoing The short drama adaptation of One Thought, God or Demon is coming soon. You can reserve it on Hongguo! [Passionate fantasy, thrillingly fast-paced] Young Fang Chen has his Dao bones stolen, is betrayed, and suffers endless humiliation. Fortunately, he gains a little tower and an unparalleled inheritance. He inherits the Sword Demon's blood and grasps the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth! One sword splits chaos! One sword destroys immortals and gods! I wield my sword and become a demon! I command al 55.1kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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    My family members, this is a really good book, I sincerely recommend it.

31. 31 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves

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    > 🩸 **Kneeling dead in the snow, blood still warm! The unyielding young man opens his eyes—in this life, he will overturn the Nine Dragons' bones, stepping over the corpses of his enemies to ascend the throne!** --- ❄️ **"The tiger's venom devours its cub, the snow buries imperial power"** The Great Xia Imperial Palace, before the Imperial Study. The young prince kneels in the snow, his breath stopped, his heart frozen, only his spine like a blood-stained, cold sword piercing the sky. He is the Sixth Prince, Ning Cangsheng, and also the "useless" ridiculed by the entire dynasty—his bloodline is mixed, his birth mother was humiliated, and his brothers step on his head to fight for the position of Crown Prince. But no one knows what kind of ferocious beast lurks within this frozen shell! 🔥 **"Useless? I am your gravedigger!"** The bloody banquet of the Nine Princes' Succession begins. The First Prince leads 20,000 Flying Dragon Army soldiers in a coup, his blade pointed directly at the "useless" Sixth Prince: "Bastard, kneel down and beg for mercy!" — But Ning Cangsheng grabs his brother's throat with his bare hands, shattering his arrogance with a single palm strike: "**Fool! Do you really think the Flying Dragon Army belongs to Ning Tianchen?**" The hidden chess pieces are overturned, the conspiracy collapses! The sword that has been dormant for ten years is finally drawn, shocking the entire court: it turns out that he has long held military power in the Western Border, seen through the secret pact between the Imperial Uncle and the enemy, and even concealed the power of the "Peerless Dragon" beneath his humble appearance! ⚡️ **"From a discarded pawn to a tyrant, I alone am supreme!"** Those who once mocked him as a "remnant of the previous dynasty" now lie dead before the palace; those who laughed at him as a "martial arts waste" now kneel and beg for mercy; those who took his sister for a marriage alliance? —**Iron cavalry crushes the Northern Barbarian King's tent!** **86 Episodes of political intrigue and power struggles! Watch as the seemingly useless prince tears away his disguise, wielding power as his blade and iron as his armor, slaying his brothers and uncles, ultimately becoming the **Dragon Emperor Martial God who reigns supreme over the nine heavens**! --- 📖 **Following Guide** 👉 Click to read "Nine Princes' Struggle for the Throne: The Useless Prince is Actually a Peerless Dragon" 🔥 **Keywords** #HiddenAmbition #DecisiveRuthlessness #High-EnergyPoliticalIntrigue #FaceSlappingSatisfaction💥 **Famous Scenes**: Kneeling in a coffin in the snow to revive, slapping the treacherous prince to pieces, dragon riders crushing the barbarians!

32. 32 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 995.7kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves

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    "I Learned to Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital" is an original urban novel serialized on Tomato Novels, authored by Sanjiu Yinyu. Here is a brief introduction: Story Background: The novel is set on a planet called "Blue Star," where a power called "Mystery" exists. Humans have mastered this power, giving rise to many powerful individuals. However, with the resurgence of "Mystery," spatial rifts known as "God Ruins" have begun to appear, and bizarre creatures emerging from these rifts have begun to invade the human world. Main Characters: • Lin Qiye: The male protagonist of the novel, originally a patient in a mental hospital in Cangnan City, but actually possessing the power to slay gods. • Cao Yuan: Lin Qiye's "mentor," an old man who also possesses mysterious powers, guiding Lin Qiye onto the path of slaying gods. • Yurina: A goddess from Takamagahara, Japan, an important partner Lin Qiye encounters on his training journey, helping him understand many mysteries of "Mystery." Plot Summary: The novel begins with Lin Qiye's daily life in a mental hospital, gradually unfolding a story full of fantasy and adventure. Under Cao Yuan's guidance, Lin Qiye gradually awakens his god-slaying power and begins battling various bizarre creatures. As the story unfolds, Lin Qiye gradually uncovers the truth behind the "mysterious" resurgence and discovers a greater secret hidden behind Blue Star. The novel is filled with various fantasy elements, such as mysterious powers, bizarre creatures, and spatial rifts, while maintaining a tight and exciting plot full of adventure and combat. Furthermore, during his adventures and battles, Lin Qiye also experiences many emotional ups and downs and the pain of growing up. His deep friendship with his companions and his longing and concern for his family become his driving force.

33. 33 开 Pure Yang Sacred Body from the Start: The Empress Begs Me to Claim the Throne 开局纯阳圣体，娘娘跪求我称皇 Li Xiaomu李晓暮Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted A short drama and comic adaptation are now available Also known as: From the Start, an Imperial Physician: Consort, Don't Turn Around, I Am His Majesty; From the Start, with a Pure Yang Sacred Physique: Consort, Please Address Me as His Majesty Xiao He opened his eyes to find himself an imperial physician in the Great Qian Dynasty. He was inevitably drawn into the harem's power struggles, and to stay alive, he had no choice but to lie to the consorts. Consort Lian: “Imperial Physician Xiao, is t 10.4kReads8.1Score995Shelves
34. 34 锦 The Embroidered Uniform Guard Solves Cases with Spirit Sight: From the Start, I Get the Lingbo Microstep 锦衣卫通灵破案：开局获凌波微步 Cong, the Twenty-Eighth Day of the Twelfth Month腊月二十八琮Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted 47kReads8.7Score4.4kShelves
35. 35 太 Immortal Official of Taixia 太夏仙吏 Dragons and Snakes Beneath the Brush笔下龙蛇Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Wei Ping'an wakes up one day to find that he has transmigrated from being a young man with nothing to his name in the modern era into a low-ranking constable in the Six Fan Gate of Great Xia. In this world, spirits run rampant and demons wreak havoc. Humans are as insignificant as ants, while immortals and ghosts walk among them. In the halls of government, sages cultivate a righteous spirit, traversing vast mountains and rivers and suppressing the fortunes of the realm's four corners! Across th 26.2kReads8.8Score2kShelves
36. 36 大 The Number One Man in Dafeng 大奉第一人 The Leisurely Bookworm闲书公子Historical245k WordsCompleted An ordinary protagonist takes one step forward at a time, solving cases, clearing the wrongfully accused, and upholding justice. Using the knowledge of a modern person, this male lead transmigrates from the modern era and begins his journey as a beggar. After enduring all kinds of hardship, he eventually rises to the imperial court, where he spars with pedantic scholars and stands against corrupt officials to restore the court's order. This is a story about devotion to family and country, and th 36Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 神 Mythic Arena: Ying Zheng from the Start, May His Reign Last Forever 神话擂台：开局嬴政，既寿永昌 Angry Chicken Bro愤怒的鸡哥Urban1.7M WordsCompleted The Mythic Arena descends, and the native gods of every nation appear one after another. The Japanese have Amaterasu, India has Shiva, and America has Odin... Only the Chinese pantheon is missing, and China is defeated. But the gears of fate begin to turn backward. Su Ming is reborn, with the complete Chinese divine genealogy in his hands. Have you ever heard of Qin Shi Huang, the eternal First Emperor, who slew the Western God King with a mortal body... The Monkey King answers the call. All liv 8.8kReads8.7Score1.6kShelves

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    The Mythical Arena reopens! Witness the Chinese pantheon's triumphant return! 🔥 The Mythical Arena descends, gods from all nations gather, Amaterasu, Shiva, and Odin all make their appearance, but the Chinese pantheon is conspicuously absent, suffering a crushing defeat… The gears of fate turn, Su Ming is reborn, wielding the complete Chinese pantheon! This time, watch him unseal the Chinese pantheon, letting the gods witness the immense power of Eastern mythology! 💥

38. 38 不 Wait, How Did My AI Girlfriend Cultivate into a Sword Immortal? 不是，我电子女友咋修成剑仙了 Universe's Invincible Tyrannosaurus Roast Goose宇宙无敌暴龙烧鹅Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication, read with confidence] [One heroine] [Fresh premise] [Virtual girlfriend raising + pay-to-power-up] My name is Chen Huai'an. I have cancer, and I'm about to die. Lately, I've gotten hooked on a game where you raise a virtual girlfriend. I spend money to buy her cultivation techniques and magical treasures. Even though my wallet is empty, I couldn't be happier. I always thought it was just a game, until one day my virtual girlfriend gave me a pill. The next second, the pil 183.9kReads9.3Score253.7kShelves

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    It's a new theme, everyone! It's super good, I highly recommend it! It's so addictive, the more you watch, the more hooked you get! [Admiring]

39. 39 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 24.7kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    The protagonist, Li Zhen, transmigrates to become the deposed prime minister—a truly hellish start. But he's no pushover! Without any special advantages, he relies entirely on his wits to navigate the vortex of political intrigue. Plots like "Emperor's Jealousy" and "Capturing the Dragon in the South" are adrenaline-pumping, each step a thrilling challenge, and the moments of slapping the villains in the face are incredibly satisfying. It's a pinnacle of "playing dumb to fool the enemy" and "a desperate counterattack"—a true masterpiece of satisfying storytelling! The author's portrayal of the ensemble cast is superb! Every supporting character is distinct: ambitious heroes, shrewd strategists, and beautiful women—each fleshed out, playing out their own story in this chaotic world. Furthermore, the book incorporates original poetry, instantly adding a sense of historical weight. The protagonist's pursuit of the throne, showcasing his patriotism and loyalty, is truly exhilarating! The court intrigues, with their endless schemes and plots, are even more thrilling than palace dramas; the battlefield battles, with their clashing swords and thunderous armor, are breathtaking, making you feel as if you can see the protagonist leading his army into battle with heroic grace. The plot moves at a brisk pace, with one exciting moment after another, never feeling dragged out. If you enjoy historical fiction, love political intrigue, and crave novels with depth and emotional resonance, then "Who Will Wear the Yellow Robe When It's Cold?" Is definitely for you! Trust me, once you start reading, you'll be completely captivated, just like me!

40. 40 武 Martial Dao Emperor 武道大帝 The Unfeeling Supreme忘情至尊Eastern Fantasy13.9M WordsOngoing Born into humble circumstances, Luo Xiu has only average talent. But by chance, he fuses with a treasure formed from the origins of the laws of life and death. From then on, he carries the Wheel of Life and Death within him, commands reincarnation, creates supreme divine arts, and becomes a great emperor who stands above all, past and present! 6.1kReads8.6Score254Shelves

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    The last one should meet your requirements. [Shy][shy][thinking]

41. 41 无 The Invincible God of War Returns 无敌战神归来 Blanched Shrimp白灼虾Urban352k WordsCompleted Five years ago, Ning Cheng was wrongly imprisoned. Five years later, he returns in triumph, vowing to make those behind it pay. But then he discovers he has a wife and daughter... 101Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 无 The Invincible Crown Prince 无敌皇太子 Namo Ya南無呀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Adapted into the short drama Invincible Crown Prince, premiering November 20 at 9:00. Available to reserve now! Reborn as a disgraced crown prince, he acts outrageously every step of the way. He punches the chief ministers and kicks the general guarding the nation. The entire court is soon cowed into submission, while the princess of an enemy nation gives him flirtatious looks. Eunuch: “Your Highness, get out of that lover's embrace and come to court!” 3.7kReads8.6Score577Shelves
43. 43 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 707.4kReads9.6Score103.9kShelves

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    Do you often find yourself in the predicament of having nothing to read? Then you might want to check out these two books. The first is *I Learned to Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital*. When a mental hospital becomes a divine realm: Madness and redemption in *I Learned to Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital*. In an era dominated by conventional urban fantasy novel tropes, *I Learned to Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital* is like a lightning bolt cleaving through mediocrity, transforming the stigmatized space of the "mental hospital" into a divine realm full of possibilities. This work, which sparked a reading frenzy on the Tomato Novel platform, reconstructs our understanding of "madness" with its astonishing imagination—when the whole world descends into madness, perhaps only those labeled as "mentally ill" truly hold the key to redemption. The novel's premise itself is a brilliant irony: an ordinary-looking mental hospital is actually a secret base for cultivating "god-slayers." The protagonist, Lin Qiye, awakens here as a "mentally ill patient," a premise that deconstructs the clichéd narrative of the "chosen one" in traditional fantasy novels. The author cleverly utilizes the enclosed space of a mental hospital to create a miniature universe that is both absurd and solemn—those marginalized by society become humanity's last line of defense against divine authority. This subversive setting gives the novel a unique literary charm from the very beginning. The most stunning aspect of *I Learned to Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital* is its philosophical reconstruction of "madness." The seemingly absurd "illnesses" in the novel are actually special ability systems that transcend ordinary understanding. The fantasies of paranoid patients can create parallel realities, the emotional black holes of depressed patients can devour attacks from gods, and the ritualistic behaviors of obsessive-compulsive patients constitute mysterious arrays... This creative transformation of psychopathology into a system of supernatural abilities satisfies online novel readers' pursuit of novel power systems while also implicitly reflecting on the profound binary opposition of "normal/abnormal." As Lin Qiye gradually masters these "pathological abilities," readers can't help but ask: what exactly is true madness? In terms of character development, the novel breaks down stereotypes about mental patients. Lin Qiye and his fellow patients—each with a heartbreaking past and a shining soul. The old man who firmly believes he is an extraterrestrial observer is actually a dimensional traveler whose memories have been erased; the girl who talks to her dolls all day long has an ancient war spirit sealed within her toys. These characters bring us laughter while also tearing at the reader's heart. Particularly noteworthy is the novel's reinterpretation of the doctor-patient relationship. Doctor An Qingyu is both healer and healed, and this ambiguity of identity fills the story with tension. As a novel with the theme of "slaying gods," its deconstruction of the concept of "gods" is equally brilliant. The gods in the novel are not supreme beings in the traditional sense, but rather distorted products born from the collective consciousness of humanity. They are both powerful and fragile, both sacred and corrupt. Lin Qiye and his companions' journey to slay gods is therefore not only a confrontation of power, but also a contemplation on the essence of faith. When mental patients raise the blade to slay gods, it is itself the greatest mockery of the established power structure. The narrative pacing of *I Learned to Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital* is textbook-perfect—tense battle scenes alternate with delicate emotional descriptions, and absurd comedy blends seamlessly with profound philosophical reflections. The mental hospital depicted by the author is both a surreal battlefield of supernatural abilities and a distorted mirror reflecting real society. Amidst laughter and tears, readers will unconsciously ponder: Is our defined "normal world" actually the biggest madhouse? The novel's immense popularity on the Tomato Novel platform stems from its fulfillment of contemporary young readers' thirst for "differentiated stimulation." While most supernatural novels follow the familiar path of school awakening and secret realm exploration, *I Learned to Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital* chooses a more arduous yet brighter path—it transforms the socially abandoned into heroes, madness into weapons, and the mental hospital into the birthplace of a new myth. If you're tired of the same old urban fantasy tropes, if you crave a novel that simultaneously stimulates your adrenaline and brain cells, if you're willing to rethink the boundaries between "normal" and "madness," then Lin Qiye and his fellow patients are waiting for you in that mysterious mental hospital. Here, every episode could be an awakening, every utterance of madness could be a prophecy, and every treatment could be the prelude to god-slaying. The second book, *The Strange House*, is a novel completely different from the first. ***The Strange House*: Behind the blood-red gate, glimpsing the abyss and redemption of humanity** If you crave a suspenseful thriller that is both chilling and thought-provoking, then Tomato Novels' *The Strange House* is definitely worth embarking on this journey of no return. This *infinite flow + supernatural survival* work by *Night Wind and Rain* has become a dark horse in the online literature world in recent years, with its *high-energy plot twists, mind-bending intellectual battles, and social metaphors*, causing countless readers to experience a *pupil-shaking earthquake* while reading late at night. ### **🚌 The Driverless Bus: An Invitation to Hell** The story begins with an eerie atmosphere—a driverless bus carrying a group of cursed "ghosts" heads towards the **Black Haunted House** deep within the mist. Here lies a blood-stained "Blood Gate," through which the ghosts are forcibly pulled into a terrifying world at regular intervals to complete a perilous mission. From the **pursuit by the Skinning Ghost**, to the **truth behind the blood sacrifice in Qiyu Village**, and the **psychological battle in the "Looking Up" instance**, each instance is like a meticulously designed nightmare, testing both survival skills and the limits of humanity. The protagonist, **Ning Qiushui**—a seemingly calm but actually "mad" veterinarian (a pun on "funeral clothes")—transforms from a passive survivor into an active disruptor through repeated life-or-death experiences, even gradually uncovering the **"Pangu Project"** hidden behind the haunted house. ### **Terror is merely the surface; humanity is the ultimate challenge.** The horror of *The Haunted House* is not simply jump scares, but rather a **deeply chilling social metaphor.** For example: - The **"Rain Village"** challenge reveals the evil of humanity under feudal superstition; the **son-preference parents** are the real "ghosts." - In the **"Delivering the Letter"** challenge, the abused girl rebels in an extreme way, while the **doctor and nurse's "goodwill"** hides a deeper conspiracy. - The **"Bright Mental Rehabilitation Center"** alludes to mental control and power corruption in reality; the **Ninth Bureau's** interplay with Rashomon's logic makes readers wonder: **Who is the real madman?** As the book review states: "**When survival becomes the sole objective, where is the bottom line of humanity?** This novel not only sends chills down your spine but also prompts **reflection on reality** amidst fear. ### **🌳 Grand Worldview: From "Impure Land" to "Jianmu," a Shocking Journey Through Eastern Cthulhu** The world-building of *The Ghost House* is incredibly ambitious: - **"Blood Gate World"** is the already corrupted real world, while the "Ghost House World" where humanity lives is merely the last sanctuary. - **"Jianmu"**—a towering bronze tree, is both the source of corruption and the hope for redemption, its design blending **Eastern mythology and Cthulhu elements**. - **"Pangu Project"** runs throughout the entire story, ultimately revealing that the Ghost House is not a curse, but humanity's last line of defense against the apocalypse. This **layer-by-layer narrative** allows readers to gradually piece together the truth of the entire world within tense and exciting instances, providing an experience comparable to an immersive escape room. ### **🔥 Reader Review: So powerful, I was afraid to turn off the lights after finishing!** **-** "I almost threw the book out in the middle of the night! The author's imagination is absolutely outrageous!" **-** "Behind every blood-stained door lies a painful past." **-** "This isn't just an ordinary horror novel; it's a high-stakes psychological battle." If you enjoy masterpieces like *Thriller Paradise* and *Hell Apartment*, or are obsessed with mind-bending plot twists, human nature battles, and Chinese-style horror, then *The Haunted House* is definitely your **must-read of the year**! 📖 **"Welcome to the Haunted House, good luck."** — Are you ready to push open the door?

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47. 47 摆 The Carefree Heir: Being a Hero Is Way More Fun Than Being Emperor 摆烂世子，当皇帝哪有当大侠爽 The Summer Grasshopper夏天的蚂蚱Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted No System The laziest idle young lord in the capital lets something slip while drunk, and his careless remark is taken as a brilliant strategy for governing the country. For a young man whose heart belongs to the martial world, it’s like being struck by lightning. “What? You want me to become the Crown Prince’s heir? Grandfather must be out of his mind.” “Don’t make me turn morning court into a dueling stage and use the Imperial Seal as the prize!” “The martial world is waiting for me, clamoring 9.6kReads6.9Score643Shelves
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49. 49 藏 The Guide to Concealed Beauties 藏娇引 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy793k WordsCompleted Winter. The last of the snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple robes, swift as lightning. A woman, like a poem. The world knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, only as a living portrait of a court lady, hidden deep within the palace. Little does anyone know that she is also the Sword God’s sole disciple and a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Sect. Her sword is called Purple Lightning. When it leaves its scabbard, it flashes like a startled swan reflect 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Princess, sword immortal, young man on a white horse, one sword opens the gates of heaven, one palm kills a martial saint. Winter. Lingering snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple robes, like lightning. Her person, like poetry. The world only knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, a living portrait of a lady in the deep palace. But they do not know that she is also the only successor of the Sword God, a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Clan. Her sword is named "Purple Lightning". When the sword is drawn, it is like a startled swan casting a shadow. No one in the world can withstand three moves from her. Because those who have seen the third move have all become mute dead men. Her palm is named "Soul Chaser". Her fingers are named "Wind Splitter". Chu Yueyao and Wen Yunshu are not maids, but two deadly shadows. Three women, a game in winter. The martial world is a cup of strong liquor. But they want to savor the elegance of tea. Until someone spilled the tea... A sword cleaved the heavens, a palm strike killed a Martial Saint...

50. 50 公 The Princess Wears a Dragon Robe, and I Really Can’t Take It Anymore 公主穿龙袍，臣真的受不了啦 Ye Xiaolang叶小浪Eastern Fantasy560k WordsCompleted Su Chang'an woke up to find himself locked in a dungeon. Beside him was the beautiful and gifted princess of the current dynasty. The princess had been poisoned, her martial arts sealed. All she could do was await the fate of being abused by one person after another. “Your Highness, what if I told you I have a special constitution that lets me cure your poison through dual cultivation? Would you believe me?” 4.4kReads7.9Score400Shelves

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