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1. 1 修 The First Great Mess in the Cultivation World 修仙界第一混乱 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted “Sect Master Sun, your sect is now a renowned sword sect in the northern cultivation world. What is your opinion of Dean Xu?” “I often tell people in the know that Dean Xu is my idol. People hunt him down, and he still tries to make friends and strike deals with them. He raises disciples until they reach Foundation Establishment, then stops teaching them and sells them off to other sects. Now his students are everywhere, and his people are all over the place.” “And how do the senior members of 148.1kReads9.5Score18.8kShelves

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   These two books are the gold of tomatoes, the kind that sparkles, and should not belong to this platform. They are a dimensionality-reducing blow to other novels.

2. 2 支 Pillar Project 支柱计划 The Universe Is Gaining Entropy宇宙在熵增Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.9M WordsOngoing [Eerie] [Cthulhu] [Doomsday Descends] [Rebuilding Civilization] [Cultural Relics] [Culture] Xu Chen felt that studying history in this parallel universe had no real prospects, so after some maneuvering, he switched to medicine. He never expected that he had just jumped straight into the fire. What awaited him was fear in its most direct form. After a certain island nation dumped wastewater into the sea, unspeakable horrors arose from the depths. Eerie symptoms began appearing one after another, 43.9kReads9.2Score4kShelves
3. 3 别 Don't Call Me a Demon 别叫我恶魔 Yi Qingfeng弈青锋Urban5.7M WordsCompleted [Qing Feng's new novel, This Player Has Something Wrong with His Head, is now serializing and has plenty of chapters ready to binge] The sacred heavenly gates stand across the sky, while the demonic abyss of time and space lays waste to the human world. When twelve spirit springs burst from the earth, when the moon no longer belongs to humanity... Where will we go from here? A world of gods? A world of demons? No. This is a world that belongs to humanity! I will take up the crown no one else wou 202kReads9.4Score19.8kShelves

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   Qingfeng na yyds

4. 4 我 I'm Not a God of Theater 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 1.7MReads9.9Score191.7kShelves
5. 5 系 Immortality System: I Outlived Everyone 系统赋我长生，我熬死了所有人 One Durian No. 3一只榴莲3号Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsOngoing Observing the love and hatred of cultivators across the river of time from a perspective beyond life itself. He left a modest little town and entered the wondrous world of cultivation. His journey sped up and slowed down, moving forward or stopping to rest, but he never stopped walking. The Age of Declining Dharma, the Age of Emperors, the Age of Dark Turmoil… He appeared in every age, and the only thing he could do was watch old friends die with his own eyes, then see them off to their grave 535.2kReads9.4Score46.6kShelves
6. 6 十 Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score234.1kShelves

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   There's no way to refute it, the god of gods, Dali and Zhenyan. What follows are all cool articles that are not brainless.

7. 7 开 Starting with a Street Stall Selling Super Strength Potions 开局地摊卖大力 Yi Qingfeng弈青锋Urban8.9M WordsCompleted [Qingfeng's new novel, This Player Has a Problem in the Head, is currently serializing and has plenty of chapters ready to binge] Earth enters an era of spiritual qi revival, and humanity begins awakening supernatural abilities! Jiang Nan awakens the strongest street-stall System from the start. Potions of Strength? Detoxifying Yellow Beans? Lucky Cherries? They're flying off the shelves! The world's top tycoons, richest man, popular streamers, and peak powerhouses all come to buy them. Jiang Na 339kReads9.7Score47kShelves
8. 8 技 My Skills Never Go on Cooldown. How Will You Respond? 技能永久没冷却，阁下如何应对？ I Love Watching the Show我爱围观Urban2.8M WordsCompleted [Game invades reality + deserted-island survival + monsters + thrilling battles + god-tier talent + various civilizations + near-invincible hero + plot-driven] A monster-themed online game suddenly invades reality, and superpowered players begin appearing around the globe. Wang Mang suddenly transmigrates to a deserted island filled with gigantic things. Trees hundreds of meters tall, coconuts the size of rooms, ants as big as calves, giant blue crabs as tall as two-story buildings... It seems h 49.5kReads8.6Score4.3kShelves
9. 9 你 You Really Think I'm a Simp? 你真当我是舔狗？ Teacher Qinghe清河老师Urban1.0M WordsCompleted There's a job where you work eight hours a day and earn three million a month. Perfect attendance for one month doubles your salary, and a full year of perfect attendance doubles it again. There are no benefits or insurance, but meet your performance targets and you'll be rewarded with either a luxury car or a mansion. You also get occasional lessons in all kinds of practical life skills, with everything taught from start to finish. The catch is, the job is to be a simp! Would you take a job lik 27.4kReads7.9Score2kShelves
10. 10 末 Apocalypse: Supplies Used by Women Are Returned a Thousandfold 末世：女人消耗的物资，万倍返还 Loves Teppanyaki Most最爱铁板烧Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.0M WordsCompleted The apocalypse arrives, supplies run scarce, and while everyone else struggles to survive, Jiang Fan enjoys life with beautiful women because the supplies they use are returned to him! [Invincible Hero ✚ Lots of Beautiful Women ✚ Storage Space ✚ Unlimited Supplies ✚ No Saintly Heroics ✚ Profit Above All] 35.8kReads8.1Score2.9kShelves
11. 11 弹 The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书 Strumming a Sword and Listening to the Tide弹剑听潮Urban5.8M WordsCompleted A career in officialdom is like a game of chess: every move is fraught with danger, and one wrong step can cost you the whole game. In the past, Liu Fusheng was timid and cautious, focused only on keeping things steady. In the end, he became the first pawn sacrificed on someone else's board. Now he understands the rules and sees through people's hearts. With nowhere left to retreat, he'll face every challenge head-on... Using foresight to unravel the puzzle and an iron hand to clear every obstac 142.4kReads9.4Score13.5kShelves

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    After reading this novel, I truly realized the subtleties of the art of language and the game of officialdom's interests, and it was a great inspiration to my life and work. It can be seen that the author's language logic and thinking ability are very strong, and he is really a thoughtful person. The male protagonist in the book is really good. So far, he has not given up his original intention for profit, nor has he made excuses for his disgrace. But the update is too slow, the author needs to work harder.

12. 12 家 Clan Cultivation: I Ascend to Immortality Through My Descendants 家族修仙：我以子嗣登仙 Hardworking Bumblebee勤劳的大蜜蜂Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsOngoing [Family Saga + Farming and Development + No Goody-Two-Shoes + No Army-Spamming + Slow Burn + (Not for readers who dislike romance or prefer a female-free cast)] Chen Jing'an transmigrates into the world of the Immortal Dao and is born into a small Qi Refining immortal clan in Qinghe County. With mediocre aptitude, his prospects on the path to immortality are bleak. He thought he was destined to live an unremarkable life, but then he unexpectedly awakens the “Mother-and-Child Bell.” As long as he 72.5kReads8.8Score5.8kShelves

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    The first book about family cultivating immortality, the protagonist is a real person. Cultivation as an immortal is not just about fighting and killing, but also about being humane and worldly! The second book is about race war. As long as you get through the first 50 chapters, the rest will get better and better! The third book, a fanfic under one person, the protagonist is invincible, light and funny, you can beat the king no matter what happens [laughing evilly]

13. 13 第 The Ninth Empire 第九帝国 Honored Guest of the Qing Tower清楼贵客Urban3.6M WordsOngoing [Alternate Empire + War Among a Hundred Races + Supernatural Powers + Battles Across Different Worlds + Hunter Guilds + Slow-Burn Opening + Ensemble Cast + Both Thrills and Heartbreak] God gave life to all things and created the world. As God lay dying, humanity betrayed the divine, seized greed and wisdom, and founded an empire. The successor inherited the gods' power, swore to destroy the world, and founded the Church. From then on, the Empire and the Church waged war for ten thousand years. T 313kReads9.4Score41.8kShelves
14. 14 人 At Wudang, My Childhood Sweetheart Is Xia He 人在武当，青梅竹马叫夏禾 Diao Sheng2刁笙2Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsOngoing [One female lead] + [Nearly invincible] + [Unique skills] Follow the flow and you’re mortal; defy it and you become an immortal. The trick is to turn things upside down in between. After transmigrating into the world of The Outcast, Zhang Wuling reveals his talent and joins Wudang to cultivate. He is Wang Ye’s junior martial uncle, Xiao Zizai’s friend, Zhang Lingyu’s lifelong rival, and Xia He’s childhood sweetheart. With his extraordinary talent, Zhang Wuling had hoped to cultivate in carefree 40.4kReads8.7Score2.6kShelves
15. 15 从 Starting from Scratch: Building a Secret Organization That Controls the World 从零开始打造掌控世界的幕后组织 Lin Jiang, Don't Bite霖酱别咬Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Decisive and ruthless + sharp-minded + war contractor + BOSS-style protagonist] Li Yi transmigrates to a parallel world and obtains the [Apocalypse Supreme System], but the System is ten years ahead of schedule. And so: Even though I planted bombs in public places, I’m still a good citizen. Even though I sell hypersonic missiles, I’m still a peace-loving person. After all, I’m not the one who fired them! Even though I run a military academy overseas, you can’t deny I’ve raised the average level 34.1kReads8.3Score2.3kShelves

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    This Tomato novel is so great that I was completely fascinated by it. I have been staying up late these past few nights watching it, completely immersed in the story and not wanting to stop.

16. 16 这 This Spirit Medium Is Pretty Powerful! 这个出马仙有点强！ Wu the Half-Immortal吴半仙Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing A piece of red cloth, three feet and three inches long. The old hall's people, the old hall's immortals. One day, when they emerge from the depths of the mountains, their names will spread far and wide! I was born in a rural village in Northeast China in the 1980s. When I was seven, a spirit medium said I was fated to suffer three calamities and eight misfortunes, and would one day become a horse-riding shaman. I didn't believe it, but hardship kept finding me. To make a living, I worked as a wa 141kReads9.7Score13.6kShelves

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    I would call it the first ghost hunting book

17. 17 谁 Who Said You Could Really Cultivate Immortality? 谁让你真修仙了？ Qi Qi Ai柒柒唉Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted] [Invincible protagonist] [Comedy] Qin Luo transmigrates to a cultivation world overrun by monsters and demons. To protect himself, he goes to the Longhu Temple to study under a master, only to discover that his teacher is a fake Taoist who makes a living by swindling people. In the first year, his master tells Qin Luo to meditate and cultivate. He gazes within himself and integrates the foundation of the Great Dao. In the second year, his master tells Qin Luo to scrimp and save. H 29.5kReads8.9Score2.2kShelves

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    Joyful adventure and deep connotation in the fantasy world of immortals "Disciple, are you really a cultivator?"" With its unique charm, this novel stands out in the sea of ​​fairy tales and brings readers a unique reading feast. The interesting plot structure quickly catches the reader's attention at the beginning of the novel. The protagonist travels to the world of immortal cultivators with a seemingly ordinary system, but finds that there seems to be something "off" about the immortal cultivators in this world. I thought it was a regular path to immortality with the system in hand and cheating all the way. I didn't expect that the master was unreliable, the sect was extremely poor, and the daily style of the game changed from serious immortality to funny everyday in an instant. This plot setting breaks the routine of traditional fairy novels and creates a strong contrast between readers' expectations and the realistic plot. Time after time, the protagonist's plans that he thought would show off his talents were always disrupted by various emergencies. For example, when making alchemy, the furnace exploded and the sect's only roof was lifted off. When he went down the mountain to practice, he wanted to slay demons, but was chased by monsters. The reason was that the monsters disliked the protagonist for being too poor and having no money to make money. These plots make people laugh and are full of novelty at the same time, attracting readers to keep reading to see what hilarious things the protagonist will encounter next. Vivid and Three-dimensional Character Group Portraits The characters in the book are extremely successful in creating, each character has flesh and blood and distinct personality. The protagonist is not the kind of traditional immortal genius who is gifted and invincible. He is clever, but his cleverness is often misled by his cleverness. When faced with difficulties, he will be afraid and shrink, but he can always muster the courage at critical moments. His character is full of the fireworks of ordinary people, making it easy for readers to relate to him. The protagonist's master is the comic relief in the novel. He usually looks like a fairy, but he is actually a "money addict". In order to earn more spiritual stones, he does not hesitate to take his apprentices to take on all kinds of weird tasks, and even bargain with street vendors. When teaching his disciples how to cultivate immortality, there are always various situations. Sometimes he remembers the wrong formula, sometimes he picks up the wrong magic weapon, but at the critical moment, he shows his profound cultivation and full care for his disciples. This contrasting and cute image is impressive. In addition, the supporting characters in the novel also have their own characteristics. The kind and simple junior sister always does bad things with good intentions; the cold senior brother is actually soft-hearted and has an unknown past. Together, these characters form a colorful fairy world. The interactions and emotional entanglements between them add a lot of warmth and interest to the story. The ingenious integration of deep connotation, under the appearance of lightheartedness and comedy, "Disciple, are you really a cultivator?"" Also contains profound connotations. The novel explores the essence of cultivating immortality. In this world, cultivating immortality is not just the pursuit of powerful power and immortality, but also the cultivation of oneself and the understanding of all things in the world. In adventure after adventure, the protagonist gradually realizes the importance of qualities such as kindness, courage, and persistence. These qualities can help him overcome difficulties far more than advanced spells. At the same time, the novel also alludes to various phenomena in real society through the description of the complex relationships between sects and between good and evil, causing readers to think about issues such as human nature, morality, and justice. For example, some seemingly righteous sects do not hesitate to use despicable means in order to compete for resources; while some figures who are regarded as evil sects have their own moral principles. This setting where good and evil are difficult to distinguish allows readers to understand that things are not black and white and need to be viewed from a more comprehensive and in-depth perspective. "Disciple, are you really a cultivator?" " Is an excellent novel that perfectly combines comedy, adventure, growth and in-depth content. It is not only suitable as a relaxing read in leisure time, bringing joy and relaxation to readers, but it can also touch readers' hearts inadvertently and trigger thinking about life and the world. Whether you are a loyal fan of Xianxia novels or an ordinary reader looking for an interesting read, you can gain a unique reading experience from this work.

18. 18 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 27.9kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves

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    Feel free to eat, you can see

19. 19 只 He Kills, Never Saves: This Taoist Is Wickedly Righteous! 只杀不渡，这个道士正到发邪！ Midsummer Is Coming仲夏将至Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Supernatural + Mazu + folk customs + deity processions + Guanjian Shou + yin-yang taboos] People in Fujian often say, “If the powers above won't agree, just ask Mazu.” Born with an extremely weighty fate, Lin Haien was conceived on Qingming and born on the Winter Solstice. He has a yin-yang constitution and a spirit-sensitive body. Lost souls and wandering ghosts torment him, all hoping to take over his body and replace him. To give him even the slimmest chance of survival, his midwife grandmot 100.1kReads9.2Score9.9kShelves
20. 20 我 My Paintings Can Seal the Old Ones 我的画能封印旧日支配者 The Bird Who Loves Collecting Stamps爱收集邮票的飞鸟Urban429k WordsOngoing [The Old Ones Return + No Saintly Heroine + One Female Lead] The stars fall into alignment, and the Old Ones return. Human civilization teeters on the brink beneath an unknown terror. As a thick fog blankets the world, the Old Ones' followers roam and hunt. Investigators face the ancient rulers head-on, fighting to preserve humanity's last spark. Among the ruins, a painter in white sketches portrait after portrait of the Old Ones, sealing them inside his gallery and gaining their powers. [Seal ‘ 80Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Personally I think it looks good

21. 21 全 I’m the Only One in the World Who Can Use Magic 全世界，只有我会法术 Night Talks by a Dim Lamp瞎灯夜话Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Supernatural abilities + traditional occult arts] Ghost soldiers marching along the road, a hundred ghosts wailing at a funeral, a fox immortal worshipping the moon, nine dragons carrying a corpse... Evil forces crawl across the earth, while ancient malevolent spirits lie hidden in the depths of Guixu, silently watching the world of the living. This is a world teeming with evil spirits, a world ruled by people with supernatural abilities. Evil spirits lurk in the darkest corners of the night, w 10.6kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves
22. 22 系 The System Just Activated, and the Goddess Called for Help 系统刚激活，女神打来求救电话 Night of Clear Wind and Cold Moon清风冷月夜Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Satisfying Power Fantasy + Transmigration + System + No Cultivation + One Female Lead + Dad Hero + Business Wars] Zhou Yuchen used to be a programmer at a gaming company. After being laid off, he started a successful business. Then he was diagnosed with liver cancer and transmigrated to a parallel world, bringing along the game he had developed. All Zhou Yuchen had to do was study diligently and improve his proficiency to gain the corresponding skills from the game. It took him four years to fi 45.9kReads8.8Score3kShelves
23. 23 奶 The Daddy System Awakens 奶爸系统觉醒 Empress666女帝666Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Urban fantasy + System + goddess + dad life + adorable child + feel-good power fantasy + one heroine] Three years ago, Lin Chen unexpectedly slept with Xu Mengyao, the stunning campus belle. Three years later, Xu Mengyao showed up at Lin Chen's door with a little girl who was just over two years old. “Qianqian, say hello to Daddy.” At that moment, an unfamiliar voice rang out in Lin Chen's mind. [Super Dad System activated.] By taking care of the child, Lin Chen could rapidly improve all kinds 58.5kReads9.2Score5kShelves
24. 24 官 Aspirations in the Political Arena 官场之青云志 Rivers and Mountains of Cosmic Light宙光山河Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2002, he was hit by a car while saving a little girl and regrettably missed his civil service interview. His materialistic girlfriend wanted to break up with him, but Liang Jiangtao unexpectedly discovered that the girl’s grandfather seemed to be no ordinary man... Watch how he uses a perspective and experience twenty years ahead of his time, along with a heart devoted to serving the people, to build a remarkable career! Look forward to more in Officialdom: Ambition for the Clouds. 59.7kReads9.2Score6.1kShelves
25. 25 机 A Mechanical Genius Reincarnates as a Science Whiz: Taking Off from the Start 机械大佬魂穿理科学霸：开局起飞 Math Is Too Hard数学太难Modern Romance989k WordsCompleted [No CP] [Career-focused] [National University of Defense Technology] [Creating a New World] Gu Yi, a mechanical engineering genius from the 25th century, transmigrates into the body of Zeng Li, a top science student in 1999. From then on, she lives each day planning two hundred steps ahead. She overcomes every obstacle and leaves her rivals in the dust, eventually becoming Huaxia's youngest general. Just as she leads Huaxia to become the world's leading power, she also happens to establish a new 1.3kReads9.3Score264Shelves
26. 26 技 Technology Blockade? I'll Build a Sci-Fi Heavenly Realm in Nine Levels 技术封锁？我反手打造科幻九重天 Shadow Z黑影ZSci-Fi & Apocalypse1.6M WordsCompleted [Black tech + bandits + conquest + interstellar + war + arms dealing + black market] Back then, the Eagle Sauce had its hands in its pockets, convinced it had no rivals, with its arms trade spanning the globe. Back then, the Dragon Nation was under a technological blockade, its science and technology stuck at a bottleneck. Back then, advanced alien civilizations looked down on Blue Star, not taking it seriously at all. Then one day, Lin Feng, a new recruit at the Strategic Deception Bureau, show 17.4kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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