Ten Days to the End, Slay the Gods, I'm Not a God of Theater, The System Pays Me to Live Forever 十日终焉，斩神，我不是戏神，系统付我长生活着终

1. 101 左 Zuo Zongtang: The Late Qing Dynasty's Last Hawk 左宗棠：晚清最后的鹰派 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical271k WordsCompleted At its heart, this book is about a practical-minded reformer amid the upheavals of the late Qing dynasty. Spanning the years from 1812 to 1885, it vividly portrays the extraordinary life of Zuo Zongtang, from a poor scholar in Xiangyin to a high-ranking provincial official. The book recounts his early studies of statecraft and his years of obscurity after failing the metropolitan examination three times. It also details his military career: raising the Chu Army to suppress the Taiping Rebellion 16.2kReads8.6Score90114d adds
2. 102 李 Li Hongzhang: The Plasterer of the Qing Empire 李鸿章：大清帝国的裱糊匠 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical626k WordsCompleted This is a sweeping historical portrait of Li Hongzhang's life, built around the metaphor of “learning to steer on a broken ship.” Beginning with a newborn's cries in the Li family home in Luzhou in 1823 and ending with his lonely final days at Xianliang Temple in 1901, the book follows the course of time to recreate the turbulent life of this high-ranking official of the late Qing. He was an ambitious scholar pursuing success in the imperial examinations, who honed his character under Zeng Guofa 3.9kReads7.9Score23514d adds
3. 103 F Zone F F战区 Old and Faded Xiao Chuan年老色衰的小川Sci-Fi & Apocalypse269k WordsCompleted Where the heck have I ended up? Is this still Blue Star… The weirdest transmigration in history… A new star system, a new environment, a new… Watch the story of the madman Wang Longyin and his legendary rise in F Theater: from [I Don’t Eat Beef] to [Homelander] and then to [Superman]… 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   F Zone: The gospel for all-nighters is here! Stay up all night to read the latest chapter, a new god, give it a try! 🥺

4. 104 探 Exploring the Unknown Entity 探明未知体 Unknown Ancestor, Hidden Star未知始祖隐星Sci-Fi & Apocalypse586k WordsOngoing Modern urban setting + unsolved mysteries + specialized career system + unknown beings and objects (Cthulhu, SCP Foundation) + collection of grim fairy tales + ensemble cast This is an era in which humans and unknown beings coexist peacefully! Tan Zhen sets out with his childhood friend Wan Kun to investigate the disappearance of their loved ones. After passing the warrior assessment, they are assigned to the Third District Containment Center. Along the way, they search for his older brother, 2Reads—Score114d adds

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   A Chinese-style eerie world, the SCP Foundation, Cthulhu—this is an era of peaceful coexistence between humanity and unknown entities. The protagonist has strong moral principles, and a balance has been achieved between native natural spirits and the unknown Cthulhu...

5. 105 从 A Survival Pact from Scratch 从零开始的生存约法 A Smile, a Fleeting Life一笑纤生Mystery352k WordsOngoing (Strong female lead | Mystery | Puzzle-solving | Political intrigue | Ensemble cast) [Multiple couples + Chilling on closer inspection + Mass transmigration + Everyday life in ancient times + Resistance against tyranny] [The one and only female lead: cool and badass] (∗ᵒ̶̶̷̀ω˂̶́∗)੭₎₎̊₊♡ Hi there~ [May this book offer a light to those who feel lost.] ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩ A top medical graduate student gets hit to death with a brick by an unemployed drifter after arranging her grandmother’s funeral?! P.S. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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6. 106 第 The Seventh Squad Specializes in Ganging Up 第七队专业以多欺少 MuziABC456木子ABC456Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Urban Superpowers + Ensemble Team + Rousing Battles + Rule-Based Combat + Slow-Burn Growth + Dual Power Systems] A dual power system combining the Four Symbols telekinesis setting with Superpowers. The battles are tactical and carefully paced, not brainless. They’re full of passion, strategy, and rules, and every fight has been thoughtfully designed. Perfect for readers who enjoy watching a team grow and aren’t in a rush to see the protagonist crush everyone from the start. The Divine arrived, 68Reads—Score514d adds

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   I discovered a hidden gem of a novel. The ensemble cast is excellent, with each character shining brightly. The battles are tactically sound and very engaging, just like watching Naruto, Douluo Continent, or Demon Slayer. Highly recommended. [Original novel reader]

7. 107 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 434Reads8.1Score3014d adds

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   That winter, the martial world died. The Heavenly Realm slaughtered the entire martial arts world, staining mountains and rivers with blood. Beauty is synonymous with death—Zhao Qinghe, the most beautiful princess in the world, the most beautiful woman under heaven. When she smiled, the world paled in comparison; when she drew her sword, even immortals bowed. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword was invincible in three moves. Beside her were two even more dangerous women: Luo Qinghan, "Ink Feather Godslayer"; and Wen Wanqing, "Gentle Palm Suppressing Heaven." The three were unassuming, like refined ladies, like delicate flowers. Their two adorable pets were even more extraordinary: the Myriad Demonic Ice Python "Frost Profound," and the ancient divine beast "Soul-Devouring Golden Eyes" Ink Flame. The winter snow had not yet stopped, but the killing had already begun. The sharpest sword in the world was wrapped in the sweetest sugar.

8. 108 琥 Amber Spirit Treasure 琥珀灵藏 Pink Big Lion粉红大狮子Urban411k WordsOngoing All things possess a spirit, and under special circumstances, the essence of their life can condense into “True Qi.” Ancient cultivators used secret arts to seal the True Qi of great demons and evil spirits inside resin. After tens of thousands of years of petrification, it formed an “Amber Dao Seed.” This object is both a seal and a legacy. Only someone whose soul is compatible with it can unseal it with their blood and inherit the Dao arts and memories within, and even... bear the consequences —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A ten-year veteran reader highly recommends this! The writing is incredibly immersive, the logic is impeccable, and it's the best masterpiece of the year.

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