In a Reading Slump. Any Novels Where the Protagonist Builds a Faction from the Ground Up? 书荒中，有没有那种主角一步步创建势力的小说

1. 1 不 If You Don't Understand, Don't Talk Nonsense: This Isn't a Mixed Spiritual Root 不懂别乱说，我这不是杂灵根 Mu Shui Shui Shui木水水水Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted Xiao Yun transmigrates to a world of immortal cultivation, convinced that as someone from another world, he must have extraordinary talent. But the test reveals he has a mixed spirit root! He is even rejected as a servant disciple. With no one else willing to take him in, the senior sister of Little Bamboo Peak gives him a home. That very day, he completes the Qi Refining stage, and masters every cultivation technique as soon as he learns it... At the Seven Peaks Tournament six months later, the 53.7kReads7.6Score5.6kShelves

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   "You think I have mixed spiritual roots, why are you crying when I am invincible" is indeed an impressive work. With a unique perspective and rich plot, it tells a story about growth, counterattack and persistence. The protagonist never gave up on himself when faced with miscellaneous spiritual roots, which were regarded as disadvantages. Through continuous practice and understanding, he gradually discovered the unique power contained in the miscellaneous spirit roots. This power allowed him to surprise and defeat the enemy in battle. This process of going from being rejected to counterattacking and becoming an invincible strong man is full of inspiration and positive energy. In addition, the friendship and teamwork in the novel are also one of its highlights. As the protagonist grows up, he meets many like-minded friends and partners. Together, they experience the test of life and death and establish a deep friendship. On the protagonist's counterattack, these friends and partners become important aids, fighting side by side with him to resist powerful enemies. Overall, the novel "Why Are You Crying If I Am Invincible" not only has a compact and exciting plot, but also conveys a profound truth: no matter what situation you are in, as long as you don't give up your efforts, you will definitely be able to create your own glory. This is a good work worth reading.

2. 2 我 There Are Seven Hells Inside My Body 我的身体中有七座地狱 Platinum Wind白金之风Urban2.8M WordsCompleted When the gods enthroned in heaven turn against humanity and the shadow of destruction falls over the mortal world, the bells of the end times ring out among mankind. Hell will become humanity's last refuge. 8kReads8.4Score895Shelves

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   The protagonist Li Xiu suppresses his own strength because he does not want to increase the number of killings. He works diligently part-time to earn tuition, but is ridiculed and ridiculed by others. In the end, he chooses to show off, showing his ordinary and extraordinary side. In addition, there are characters with different personalities in the book, such as Su Xiaoya and Lin Yibai, who have complex emotional entanglements with Li Xiu, adding richness to the story.

3. 3 我 Deicide Learning In A 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 1.1MReads9.9Score252kShelves

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   The Savior of the Shuhuang: "I Learned to Kill Gods in the Mental Hospital" Friends of the Shuhuang, come and gather! Today I would like to recommend to you a super exciting and beautiful novel - "I Learned to Kill Gods in a Mental Hospital". This novel constructs a unique world where fantasy and reality intertwine. In the seemingly ordinary mental hospital, there are countless unknown secrets and powerful forces hidden. The protagonists have different identities and are full of charm. On this mysterious stage, they confront the gods and protect the last hope of mankind. The description of the battle scenes in the book is excellent, and the passionate words make you feel as if you are actually there. Every swing of the sword and every cast of magic are full of tension and excitement. The plot is full of ups and downs. One moment you are exploring secrets tenderly, and the next moment you are plunged into a desperate battle of life and death, with constant reversals and surprises. Moreover, the author's depiction of human nature, friendship, love and other emotional elements is delicate and subtle. Under the grand world view and fierce battles, these emotions are like a trickle, touching the softest part of the reader's heart. If you are in the middle of a book drought and long for a novel that can take you into a new fantasy world and experience passionate battles and touching emotions, then "I Learn to Kill Gods in a Mental Hospital" is definitely not to be missed! Come and join the protagonist on this thrilling journey of killing gods.

4. 4 我 I Lay Low in the Cultivation World Until I Became an Immortal 我在修真界苟到成仙 Seahorse Number One海马一号Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted Qin Lu wakes up as a low-level wandering cultivator in Wuji Ward. His predecessor had no connections, no cultivation, no savings, and a mountain of debt. For a while, Qin Lu is utterly despairing. Luckily, he awakens a status panel that lets him improve his proficiency simply by practicing. Ordinary basic spells become terrifying skills of immense power once upgraded! Other people’s Finger Flick spell can only kill chicks, but his can blast away a mountain! Other people’s Firestarting spell prod 36kReads8.0Score3.1kShelves

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   A small person cultivates immortality, builds power step by step, becomes bigger and stronger, and creates greater brilliance

5. 5 不 An Immortal Clan: I Can Change My Descendants' Aptitudes 不朽家族，我能改变子孙资质 Tongtong Rushing Like a Mountain通通如山Eastern Fantasy4.6M WordsOngoing [Farming + System + family saga + partial ensemble cast + slow burn + no saintly heroine + not a power fantasy] After Zhou Ping died, he was reborn in a world of cultivation. The Great Dao flourished in this world, where carefree immortals roamed between heaven and earth and mighty beings enjoyed eternal life. Yet it was also rife with endless dangers: demons and beasts ran rampant, while ordinary people were no more than grass or ants. Though he had a System, it was practically useless. After t 79.1kReads8.4Score5.5kShelves

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   I read it patiently and slowly. It is a very interesting family novel. I should give it a rating of nine or more, maybe because not many people read it! Update more. Two chapters a day is not enough [laughing]

6. 6 开 From the Start, My Dad Wanted Me to Raise an Army and Rebel 开局我爹要我起兵造反 The Little Fish Swimming Underwater潜泳的小鱼Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [System + invincible + dynastic conquest + the Myriad Worlds + summoning] Li Luo transmigrated to another world and became the heir to the Northern Liang throne. Just as the Three Kings rebelled, plunging the realm into chaos. The Prince of Northern Liang: “Son, when are you going to raise an army and rebel?!” “Father, I’ll lead 300,000 Northern Liang soldiers right away and win you an empire...” Li Luo: “...” “Ding! Myriad Worlds Summoning System fully loaded...” Li Luo: “Father, what were you 40.8kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves

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   These are good books

7. 7 抓 You Got the Wrong Person! I Don't Sell Drugs, I Sell Rock Candy 抓错人了，我没贩毒我卖的是冰糖 Li Ju Loves Potatoes An李巨爱吃土豆安Urban1.1M WordsCompleted “You can call Uncle Dong. Uncle Dong is happy about that, but he doesn’t like the way you just spoke to him.” Li Yaodong transmigrated to a parallel world and became a contestant on the show Career Challenge. On the show, he had to keep adding drama to his role to stand out. But the first job he drew was a villager, a role that didn’t leave much room for theatrics. Then, just as he was wondering what to do, a notification sounded: [Ding! Occupation detected: Villager. Drama-Adding System activat 5.9kReads8.4Score434Shelves
8. 8 雇 Mercenary: From the Start, a Warlord Calls the Police and Accuses Me of Fraud 雇佣兵：开局军阀报警说我诈骗 Wind and Snow风雪灬Urban1.0M WordsCompleted A post on Yan Nation’s internet shot to the top of the trending charts in an instant! [Foreign terrorist organization reports itself to the police, claiming a Yan Nation citizen scammed it out of a one-million-dollar deposit and still hasn’t delivered the goods!] Qin Yang was taken in for questioning, but somehow they couldn’t find grounds to convict him! The next day, Qin Yang appeared on the battlefield, taking a phone call while shooting down aircraft! Once the group photo was uploaded, the w 31.5kReads9.0Score2kShelves
9. 9 这 There's Something Poisonous About This Spiritual Qi 这灵气有毒啊 Lei Bighead雷大头Urban926k WordsCompleted Also known as [I Only Want to Save the World, Not Knowing That I'm the World's Greatest Villain] [No Female Lead + Hilarious + Spiritual Qi Revival + Everyone's a Goofball + Shameless + Greedy + Meme King + Passionate + Cunning + Totally Unhinged] Spiritual qi revival began ten years ago. His adoptive father gave his life to suppress the demons and spirits for the human race for ten years. Ten years later, spiritual qi erupted once more. The boy was accidentally infected with a virus while savin 111Reads6.8Score—Shelves
10. 10 海 One Piece: I Can Reflect Everything 海贼：我能反弹一切 Chi Yu Doesn't Want to Eat Fish痴余不想吃鱼Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted From the start, he transmigrates to Mary Geoise and becomes a slave to the Celestial Dragons. With the Celestial Dragons’ “kind” help, Chenos gets a Devil Fruit that can reflect anything, wins the favor of the Empress, learns Haki, and even gets Gild Tesoro as a lackey. Finally, to thank the Celestial Dragons for their “kindness,” Chenos, now one of the Five Emperors, decides to let them leave Mary Geoise and experience the joys of life in the world below! [No System, no golden finger. The story 3kReads8.6Score196Shelves
11. 11 我 Even Ghost Messengers Say the Hotpot at My Restaurant Is Delicious 我开的火锅店，鬼差吃了都说好 Lone Lord孤爷Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted Low-key version She dropped out of school at thirteen and worked as a chef until she was nineteen. With the savings Lin Ye had scraped together over those six years, he opened a hot pot restaurant. Who could have guessed his venture would get off to such a poor start, with business so slow the place was about to close? Just as he was wondering what to do next, two customers showed up on the restaurant's final night and changed his life... Grim Reaper: “Boss Lin, your hot pot is so spicy. It 27.2kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
12. 12 犯 The Usurper 犯上者 Li Ma李马Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [The new book, The Night of Absolution, is out now! If you enjoy Old Li's style, come show your support~] [The print edition has been signed, so read with confidence] (No System, no invincibility, plot-focused, explores human nature, not a formulaic power fantasy) (The protagonist grows and changes as the story unfolds) (An ensemble cast: supporting characters aren't one-dimensional, and respond with genuine emotions to the changes around them) No one knows when this world began to split in two. 254.7kReads9.4Score39.7kShelves

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    Yes, the male protagonist is just a newbie in the team at the beginning. Then experienced the death of a team member. Because of his good brain, he became the captain. Good looking. Then lead the team members slowly towards a higher world. Good looking. Not brainless.

13. 13 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 234.9kReads9.6Score28.1kShelves

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    This apocalyptic novel skillfully combines various elements such as urban life, political struggle and military conflict, demonstrating the author's exquisite control of complex plots. He uses a rich setting to build a grand and engrossing world in which the characters are vividly drawn. The book not only profoundly satirizes the power games and interpersonal relationships in the real world, but also vividly depicts the tragedy of ordinary people in the context of war, who often become victims of high-level interest struggles. At the same time, the author also praises the purest emotional connection between people, making this work not only a fascinating novel, but also a profound reflection on human nature and society.

14. 14 我 I Really Run an Orphanage, Not an Assassin's Den 我开的真是孤儿院，不是杀手堂 I Am the Ox Warrior我是牛战士Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Physical book edition now available] [Short drama of the same name is now streaming! Watch it on Hongguo!] [The only martial arts ensemble novel on the entire site with such a wild premise!] [At its peak, 1.5 million readers were following it, ranking seventh across all of Tomato Novel. Readers, come on in and take a look!] [Ensemble cast + System + traits + martial arts] Chen Ye transmigrates to the Great Wu Dynasty and binds himself to an Orphan Training System. As long as he raises orphans, 115.7kReads8.9Score11.6kShelves

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    It's so good that I wouldn't let go even if I slapped her🫳

15. 15 我 I Have a Book of Ghosts and Gods 我有一本鬼神册 Always Offline一直关机Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted My new work, Artifact Sequence, is out! You can find it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 12.4kReads8.2Score986Shelves
16. 16 穿 I Transmigrated into a Prince's Mansion and Became Immortal 穿越王府后长生不死 I Go to Bed Early But Still Can't Get Up睡得早也起不来Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [No heroine, depending on your perspective] + [Monk story] An immortal touches my head, and I receive eternal life when my hair is tied up. Li Changxiao returns to ancient times and gains the talent of immortality. He is a royal grandson of the Great Qin, once learning the sword from the Sword King, drinking with the God of Slaughter, and composing poetry with a Sage. He is a hidden wanderer of the Great Han, traveling north to the Xiongnu and assimilating countless people. He is a physician of 11.5kReads8.6Score685Shelves
17. 17 大 Snow Blankets the World, the Wind Carries the Blade 大雪满风刀 An Ren Dao Ruo Shan安仁道若山Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [No System, alternate history, political intrigue, a touch of cultivation, no mindless characters, no invincible heroes] A mysterious woman is imprisoned in the depths of the imperial jail. The first time jailer Yang Zhan met her, he cursed her, calling her shameless! From then on, she had a name... Bilian! 25.6kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves
18. 18 降 Exorcising Demons: I Become Emperor in a Fantasy World 降妖除魔，我在玄幻世界做皇帝 Fourth Prince四王爷，Eastern Fantasy7.3M WordsCompleted What kind of Great Jin dynasty is this, anyway? A Great Jin that colludes with demons and slaughters its people? A Great Jin thrown into chaos as rival powers rise everywhere? A Great Jin where the people are ignorant and demons run rampant? The powerful live in luxury while the common people starve in the streets. Why did I have to end up in a world like this? I'm just an ordinary surgeon! After arriving here, I became an ordinary night patrol constable. But can someone tell me why the orthodox 8.3kReads6.8Score846Shelves

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    I think this should satisfy you. The strength cards feel well written.

19. 19 孤 Lone Wanderer 孤行者 Wang Yiwang王已忘Urban2.9M WordsCompleted An abandoned “simpleton” takes his first bold step, and a brilliant, shining life begins to unfold. Life’s wonders are not made up of laughter alone. There are far more tears along the way, but come rain or shine, he presses on and grows stronger! 187.1kReads9.4Score15.3kShelves

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    "From Fool to Richest Man" tells the story of Shen Zhirao from a small village in the early 1980s. He was considered a fool because he injured his brain by digging out a bird's nest and was later abandoned by his family. However, with self-discipline, hard work and sense of responsibility, he boldly took the first step and started a legendary life. He studied hard and exercised, Working hard from the bottom, forging ahead in the ups and downs of the business world, and finally becoming the richest man. The book contains touching descriptions of family and love, as well as exciting business war plots, showing the style and fighting spirit of an era, inspiring readers to persevere in difficulties and bravely pursue their dreams.

20. 20 臣 I Was Born a Commoner, So Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 臣本布衣，为何逼我称帝？ Jiangnan Scenery江南山水Historical3.6M WordsCompleted On the day he transmigrates, he gets three shocks in a row: he has an engagement, his fiancée isn’t pretty, and all six of his brothers-in-law are bandits. “How can you call them bandits? They’re the six mighty generals who followed me in founding the empire and ascending the throne!” 39.8kReads8.6Score4.6kShelves
21. 21 星 Gate of the Star Scar 星痕之门 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.2M WordsOngoing There are Star Gates in this world. Everyone who enters becomes a god. Ren Ye has already served two and a half years in prison when a mysterious visitor suddenly comes to see him. The visitor says, “If you’re willing to take part in a game, you can walk out of here right now. The price is… you might die.” Many years later, Ren Ye stands alone within a Star Gate, looking back on the past. Many of the faces in his memories have grown indistinct… 2024: The tide is coming, and the travelers keep wa 54.3kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves
22. 22 末 Doomsday: The Saintess Terminator 末日之圣母终结者 Little Werewolf小狼人儿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse850k WordsCompleted Have you ever imagined that one day, the zombie scenes from movies might spill into reality? When the world has been utterly devastated, will you have the courage to face it? When the apocalypse really comes, what will this world have to offer? No supernatural powers, no spiritual qi revival, and no high-level martial arts. All that remains for humanity are hordes of the walking dead, mutated beasts and birds of prey, extreme weather, and one forbidden zone after another left behind by nuclear w 284Reads6.6Score—Shelves
23. 23 我 I Am Not the God of Drama 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score190.9kShelves
24. 24 剑 Where the Sword Rises, Storms Gather 剑起风云 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy4.6M WordsCompleted In these turbulent times, it is not the world that is in chaos, but people’s hearts. The Gu family, loyal servants of the Tianfeng Kingdom, are heroes through and through. But fate is fickle. The heir to this illustrious military family spent twenty years in a daze, becoming the target of countless whispered insults and mockery. Then, on the young heir’s twentieth birthday, memories of his previous life suddenly returned. What troubles him most is realizing he seems to have done a lot of foolish 62.2kReads9.0Score7kShelves
25. 25 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 22.5kReads8.9Score2.6kShelves
26. 26 从 The March to War 从军行 Rain Falling in the Dust风尘落雨Historical5.6M WordsCompleted “Where is the Imperial Guard? Who dares ride with me across the battlefields of the northern desert and trample the Yanrong King’s tent beneath our horses?” A general in a red cloak sat astride his horse, saber in hand. “We will go!” the battle-hardened soldiers before him answered in unison. A boy from a small mountain village joined the army only to spare his family some taxes. All he wanted was to save enough money to marry his childhood sweetheart. As his military achievements mounted, he ro 25.1kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves
27. 27 从 The Strongest Man to Emerge from the Heavenly Prison 从天牢走出的强者 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted Eight years ago, Qin Zimo was the great general who protected the Nanxuan Kingdom, renowned throughout the heavens and feared by every nation. Now, Qin Zimo has emerged from a dark, icy prison, and the winds of change are rising once more. 8.2kReads8.9Score720Shelves
28. 28 烟 Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.4M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 886.9kReads9.6Score211.6kShelves
29. 29 重 Reborn in America: Starting Out by Squeezing the Foreigners for Profit 重生米国：从割老外韭菜开始 Laughing Proudly in the Mortal World笑傲红尘Urban383k WordsOngoing Reborn in America by a twist of fate, Su Jie becomes an online celebrity and reinvents himself as a self-help guru. A crowd of foreigners sits before him: “So many employees betrayed me. Boom, I gave them a million dollars. I give every employee who betrays me a million. The ones who stay loyal will be worth hundreds of millions someday! Let me hear you clap!” “Yeah!” The foreigners in the audience applaud like crazy. There's nothing sweeter than fleecing foreigners! Watch Su Jie go from selling 33Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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