The Protagonist Is the Commander of the Main Cast, Extremely Intelligent but Not the Strongest 主角是主角团里的指挥，智力很高，但实力不是最强

1. 51 系 System Reborn in the Interstellar World: The Strongest Mecha Master 系统重生星际之最强机甲师 Fake Makabaka假玛卡巴卡Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After Lu Lulu fell into a coma due to an illness, she somehow became System 666. Her mission was to help the great demon Gong Mosheng in a xianxia world follow the script she'd been given and complete the plot… But at the final plot point, Gong Mosheng actually blew himself up! That lunatic blowing himself up was bad enough, but before dying, he also detonated the Sacred Demon Core, taking Lu Lulu, the System, down with him. Lu Lulu woke up on a garbage planet in the interstellar age, a pla 6.3kReads9.2Score861Shelves

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   The scene is a group portrait. The background is that Lu Lulu, an interstellar orc, walks near Liu Dachui. She looks at him gently: "Protect the students in the vehicle who can't fight. Take the communicator I gave you." "Sis, where are you going?" Liu Dachui reaches out and tugs at Lu Lulu's sleeve. Lu Lulu smiles: "I'm going to use my special skill." Liu Dachui opens his mouth, then slowly releases his grip on Lu Lulu's sleeve: "Sis, you'll come back with me, right?" Lu Lulu's expression is serious: "Dachui, I promise you, I'll go back with you." Lu Lulu feels a chill run down her spine. She suddenly remembers what Red Eyes once said in the basement: "There are so many people in the world, you can't save them all." "The consequence of impulsiveness is losing your own life and the lives of those you want to save." Back to school. North sneers, throwing the silver handcuffs into a box: "Then you'd better watch out. The first thing I'll do when I become an official is raid your pirate den." Kabi chokes: "I treat you like a brother, and you treat me like a political achievement?" North sighed, "I don't feel safe at all being with you guys." Lu Lulu, using Lin Du's face, dutifully played the role of Gong Mosheng's alternate identity in front of the real Gong Mosheng.

2. 52 饮 Singing While Drinking Sin 饮罪而歌 XueGGUrban513k WordsOngoing [Urban Supernatural Powers] + [Dark Fantasy] + [Battle of Wits] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Mystery] When the balance between good and evil is broken, shadows stir beneath the light, and the bells of the end times begin to toll. The Seven Sinners, lost in the deepest darkness, are burdened with the responsibility of saving the world... The person of lust is lost in dreams; The person of wrath is trapped in a mire; The person of greed chooses to fall; The person of gluttony devours flesh and blo 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The ensemble cast of main characters are all quite intelligent. The story blends urban fantasy, dark fantasy, strategic maneuvering, decisive action, and mystery. When the balance of good and evil in the world is broken, the shadows beneath the light stir, and the final bells toll. Those embodying the seven sins, dwelling in the deepest darkness, are burdened with the responsibility of saving the world… The lustful are lost in dreams; the wrathful are mired in despair; the greedy choose to fall; the gluttonous devour flesh and blood; the slothful remain silent; the envious lose themselves; the arrogant look down upon the gods. The battle between good and evil, the clash between light and darkness, a game that began a thousand years ago, is now coming to an end… So, this is the story of a ruthless boss and his group of highly skilled employees stirring up trouble, attempting to save or destroy the world.

3. 53 九 Nine Encounters at Hukou 九遇湖口 Nian Yao念遥Modern Romance269k WordsOngoing Jiuyu Village was once a poor little hamlet. A few years ago, it seized an opportunity to develop tourism and became a famous destination. But in recent years, rumors of a “water monster” have surfaced, and since then, Jiuyu Village seems to have reverted to the backward little village it once was... Pei Jian, heir to the Pei family, secretly searches for an ancient treasure left behind by his ancestors to save his family. Following a map, he arrives at the mouth of Jiuyu Lake. There, he meets a 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male protagonist is essentially the core commander of the main group; the others were basically brought together by him and are all connected to him, but his combat strength isn't the highest among them.

4. 54 你 You Didn't Tell Me the Cannon-Fodder Class Clown Would Be Everyone's Favorite 你也没说炮灰乐子人是万人迷啊 Little Rice PM小牌米PMModern Romance600k WordsOngoing The rating has just come out. [Mostly everyday life + ensemble cast + irresistible charm + supernatural powers + male lead with no romance + secret identities + slow pace + gradual development] [Note! Not a chaotic agent of mayhem, though there’s a little of that. My writing is limited, but feedback is welcome.] “Tch, damn comic-book world.” Ni Qingjue, a reader of the comic Reboot: Oath of the Savior. He posted 1,256 scathing reviews all by himself, only to get reported by the author and banne 1kReads8.4Score106Shelves

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   The smartest person in the room, holding hands with three beagles, the king of sharp tongues, Ni Qingjue is here!

5. 55 守 The Keeper of Fate 守命人 Zhang Wuren张无忍Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted Five years ago, my brother became addicted to gambling and racked up 700,000 yuan in debt. To pay it off, he went to Xiangxi’s Corpse-Hiding Cave to carry corpses and gamble with his life. 844Reads7.2Score149Shelves

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   That's how it is. There's a phase where the male lead is the team leader, but he's not the strongest; he earns his teammates' respect through his personal charisma. However, later on, the male lead becomes very strong, which might lead to an open ending [awkward laugh].

6. 56 灵 Spiritual Qi Revival: Don't Look Down on Support Classes! 灵气复苏：别瞧不起辅助啊！ Tang Jihan汤极寒Urban2.3M WordsCompleted [Support abilities]+ [Academy]+ [No female lead]+ [No tragedy]+ [Cute boy]+ [Slow-paced]+ [Ensemble cast] One day, Jiang Yan found himself in a life-or-death crisis. A meteor struck him right in the head, and a tiny sapling appeared in his mindscape. As the sapling gradually grew, Jiang Yan found himself surrounded by more and more companions. He, too, was becoming a top-tier support ability user. The little guy was overjoyed. Honestly, every one of them needs their big support daddy. What can I 9.1kReads9.0Score956Shelves

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   Babies can take a look at the following.

7. 57 大 The Big Shot Is Still Lying Flat Today 大佬今天依然在躺平 Lie Flat for One Day at a Time躺平一天是一天Modern Romance482k WordsCompleted A big shot spends his days teasing his wife, showing off, and getting put in his place. There’s a couple, but their scenes together may not be frequent. The male lead loves showing off and seems like a harmless white cutout with a dark side {?}. Anyway, welcome! This isn’t a mindless power fantasy. A sharp-tongued, lie-flat, peacock-proud male lead who loves dressing up VS a gentle, beautiful “little white flower” heroine who can handle anything. Qi Yan is Executive Officer A of the building. He 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one! No need for further explanation.

8. 58 时 The Unlucky God in the Crack of Time 时间缝隙里的倒霉神 Qi Buqi启布奇Urban480k WordsOngoing The day Wen Yun awakened his S-rank talent, his System turned out to be a heartless miser. Finding money meant losing luck. Winning the lottery meant losing luck. Even walking past a sprinkler without getting sprayed cost him luck! The only way to gain luck was to have terrible luck. The worse, the better. So, during the Starborn freshman selection tournament, while everyone else frantically dodged attacks, Wen Yun charged straight into his opponent's ultimate move. His opponent was stunned. “Ar —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The main character in this book is a support role; he relies entirely on his brain in team fights.

9. 59 全 Global Cataclysm: My Base Can Be Upgraded 全球灾变：我的基地能升级 Plant A Tomato种颗番茄Sci-Fi & Apocalypse357k WordsOngoing When black fog descended across the globe, urban order collapsed within twelve hours. The architect Lin Mo had not awakened any powerful combat abilities, but he was bound to the Doomsday City System. Starting with an abandoned underground parking garage, he repaired the water supply, restored electricity, built walls, recruited people, set up factories, and defended the city. In the end, he established a new world for the survivors amid the ruins of the old civilization. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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10. 60 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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    🍅The book recommender is here! (Veteran bookworms, give it a thumbs up!)🍅Official recommendation, guaranteed quality! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" gets more and more addictive as you read on! Intelligent, logical, and brilliantly portrayed characters! A nearly million-word novel completed in September, with both historical fiction and serious drama quality! All foreshadowing is resolved, all plot holes are filled, and there's no disappointing ending. The writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional development, military battles, and court intrigue are all top-notch. Grand in scope, lofty in its themes, profound in its thought, and rich in cultural depth. If you don't like it, you can beat me to a pulp!

11. 61 影 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter 231 [A Shocking Secret Reappears] Chapter 232 [A Vow of Unity, Flames of Revenge Rise] I'm not exaggerating when I say this book. If you calmly read just twenty chapters, you'll be completely engrossed, unable to tear yourself away, as if you've personally stepped into that world of swords and shadows, becoming a member of the martial arts world. This book features a young shadow guard as the protagonist, wielding a flying sword that has drunk countless lives without ever missing its mark. It intertwines the swordplay of the martial arts world with the undercurrents of the imperial court, with a tight plot, crisp fights, tense confrontations on the brink of life and death, and delicate, moving tales of love and romance.

12. 62 伊 The Legend of Iliana 伊莉安娜传 Yilianna伊莉安娜Urban249k WordsCompleted The mysterious young girl Iliana arrives with her magic on the continent of Huanzhou, an unsettled land in a chaotic age. There is no modern civilization on this continent, only a host of factions endlessly at war with one another. It is much like an imaginary, lawless version of ancient China, but with magic. People often use swords, bows, and magic to “make their case.” Warriors are the undisputed answer in the eyes of Huanzhou's people, with wanderers (the Chinese-style kind, not archers!) an 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The strategist, huh? Then what else is there to say? You absolutely have to watch this! A mysterious magical girl rises from wanderer to commander.

13. 63 我 I Use My Spiritual Sense to Destroy Extraterrestrial Civilizations 我用灵识斩除域外文明 Heartachel心病lUrban317k WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan]+ [Alternate Universe]+ [Wild Imagination]+ [Urban]+ [High Martial]+ [Female Protagonist] What? Blue Star has just awakened, and most people can only have three spirit senses?! Aliens have an infinite-flow system?! Sorry, Lin Zhixing has multiple spirit senses?! She can even summon exotic beasts (adorable pets) from other civilizations to fight for her?! “So you’re not even a person?! You might as well have never lived!” And so, a high school student set out on the path to blow up the 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    1. An extraterrestrial threat silently descends, stirring up undercurrents in the capital. The members of the Xuan Yi Center rush to various locations to fight against rampaging alien beasts and uncover ancient secrets. The plot is full of tension, the ensemble characters are vividly portrayed, and each chapter leaves room for suspense. 2. As mist shrouds the land, various forces vie for power. A young man breaks free from the shackles of his inner demons and embarks on a perilous journey with his companions, experiencing a series of adventures including secret realm exploration and fierce battles in the wilderness.

14. 64 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, 72Reads—Score187Shelves

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    Not a mindless wish-fulfillment story, but a genuine team-based action novel. • Every character shines, the ensemble cast isn't just about supporting characters. • The combat is incredibly detailed, with a clear ability system (Four Symbols Psychic Power + Divine and Demonic Power). • It has both humor and pathos. • The Eighteen Bronze Men Formation, Wooden Dummy Alley, and the Mind-Bound Dungeon... The dungeon design is super interesting. Urban fantasy + modern fantasy, a must-read for fans of *Under One Person* and *Godslayer*! A one-sentence recommendation: "If you're tired of lone-wolf tropes, this ensemble piece about teamwork and overwhelming odds is definitely worth watching."

15. 65 我 I'm a Genius! So Why Do I Have the Build of a Chicken Carcass? 我，天才！但是身骨咋是个鸡架啊 Wednesday's Funeral星期三的葬礼Urban640k WordsCompleted "No heroine" "Ensemble cast" The rating just came out, so it'll go up|•'-'•)و✧ (probably) I awakened an SSS+ ability, becoming the Federation's thirteenth. But I really don't want to fight. I just want to smoke a little, eat lollipops, and play games. I figured I could win by doing nothing, without having to cultivate. But the reality is that I train every day until I collapse, and that hit me like a ton of bricks. The Federation sent two bodyguards to protect me around the clock. One is always 163Reads5.8Score224Shelves

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    The protagonist's intelligence is alright, right?

16. 66 潜 Submarine Chef: I See Through the Deep Sea, I Am the All-Seeing Eye 潜艇厨子：透视深海，我即是天眼 Durian Peel Scratches My Throat吃榴莲皮剌嗓子Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Global Missions]+ [War-Fueled Passion]+ [Military Comeback]+ [360-Degree X-Ray Vision]+ [Fight a Mysterious Organization] [A Chef Awakens a Superpower, and the Whole Submarine Depends on Him to Survive!] While everyone else dives into battle, he dives to cook. While the others use sonar to search for enemies, his newly awakened power gives him 360-degree VR vision. He can close his eyes and still “see” the entire battlefield! Li Zhou is an ordinary cook aboard the Black Shark, a nuclear subm 5Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    In a parallel world, a person starts as a naval cook, awakens an overpowered cheat ability, and rises to become a naval commander, directing various modern heavy firepower to bombard other countries' fleets.

17. 67 疯 Madcap Fantasia 疯批家的狂想曲 Black and White Images黑白画映Fantastical Romance467k WordsCompleted Modern Arc: This world’s fate was decided long ago. Every choice we make leads to an ending already written. And I, Shu Yue, was the one who tore open every prelude with my own hands. Ji Hua’s ten years on the run began because of me; Chen Songhan’s two thousand years of waiting were for me; My older sister, Shu Wen, fell into the time of the Qin Dynasty because I got her involved; Ancient divine beasts, underworld generals, and a phoenix’s true form all gathered in the same storm because of me. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This world is a net. Each person is a struggling node, tightly bound by their own desires, fears, loves, and beliefs. They pull at each other, hurt each other, and support each other. This is not a war; it is a collective symptom of "existence." In each of them, you can see a bit of yourself: Gui Xu's idealism and madness; Chen Songhan's responsibility and weariness; Shu Yue's search and resistance; Jian Rui's obsession and protection; Chu Ji's loyalty and emptiness; He Feng's obsession and indifference; Zhang Zhibai's disillusionment and longing; Hong Li's purity and sacrifice; the demons' struggle and cries; Nezha's indifference and execution. When you open this book, you are not reading a story. You are witnessing a grand and cruel exhibition of souls. Below each exhibit, there is no price tag. Only a line of small print: "This is how I lived, this is how I chose, this is how I endured." And which one will you take away?

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