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1. 201 墨 The Ink Sword and Starry River: A Hidden Hero in Song Lyrics 墨剑星河：宋词侠隐传 The Fiery East冒火的东方Eastern Fantasy381k WordsCompleted When the clashing swords and armored horses of Song lyrics collide with demonic forces devouring the literary lifeblood, and graceful lyricism is tempered into a demon-slaying sword, Ink Sword, Starry River tears open a rift in history to reveal a different world of Song lyricists and martial heroes. The edge of Xin Qiji’s sword cleaves not a battlefield, but the ink-ice freezing the unity of knowledge and action. Li Qingzhao’s broken flute cracks not only the sorrow of parting, but the ghostly —Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 202 棋 The Curious Chronicles of Chess Thought 棋思弈想奇译记 The Fiery East冒火的东方Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted This book is not melodramatic! But it might just cover every kind of chess under the sun! More likely, it’s the most entertaining novel ever written about the full world of chess. Her father lies in a coma, and a chess manual conceals a spy code: at nineteen, Li Yutong is abandoned as a pawn. Her mentor betrays her, and a chess piece hides a microchip: at twenty-one, Ouyang Qian goes from champion to suspected traitor. Her translation is tampered with, and she faces a staggering lawsuit: at twen —Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 203 我 I Really Don't Want to Be an Official 我真不想当官啊 Longevity Breeze长生风Two Female Leads575k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Three Female Leads] (The three female leads drive the main plot) [Two Female Leads] (The main romance) [Love Grows Over Time] [Light Fantasy] [Heavy Political Intrigue] [Light Harem Intrigue] Er Wuwen lost her memory in an accident. Afterward, all she wanted was to lie flat and live as a carefree slacker. But another accident pulled her into a struggle, setting her off on a journey to solve a case... She never expected to become a powerful enforcer for the imperial court. What should sh 329Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Hi everyone, I'd like to recommend this book. If you're interested in Tang Dynasty and martial arts novels, you might want to check it out. It features two female leads with minimal romance at the beginning; the focus is on solving cases. There are multiple couples, and it leans towards an ensemble cast. The two main female leads are a traumatized, icy protagonist and a persistently pursuing, sunny one.

4. 204 武 Martial Arts School Graduate 武校毕业生 Yu Xiaoyan预小言Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Martial arts school / traditional martial arts / realistic / passionate / brotherhood / jianghu Adapted from real experiences. No fantasy, no System, and no cheats. A true-to-life portrayal of what life at a martial arts school is really like. A boy defies his family's objections to pursue his martial arts dream. Day after day, he trains relentlessly at school, enduring the long, monotonous years of practice alongside his fellow students and brothers. After graduation, he enters the wider world, 742Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Adapted from real experiences and taken from the top martial arts schools domestic! It tells about the youthful years of young people in martial arts schools. The school uniform was repeatedly soaked with sweat, the bruises faded and increased, and friends came and went until they graduated and left school. Finding the direction of life in a complicated society...

5. 205 荆 The Wind Rises in Jingdu, Awaiting the Coming Rain 荆都风来待雨临 Rain Falls on Jingdu雨落荆都Historical1.9M WordsOngoing Overnight, a young blacksmith from a shop in Shengang becomes the last surviving grandson of a powerful family of scholars, whose influence once reached the highest halls of government. A pigeon’s whistle marks the way home, and old books conceal a conspiracy. With a nameless sword in hand, carrying his grandfather’s hopes and his adoptive father’s instructions, he steps into the turbulent world of Jingdu. The Shanfu Academy, deep within the Imperial College, is no ordinary place of learning. It 105Reads8.7Score125Shelves

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   Hehe, then you can't miss our little Jingdu! It's a magnificent panorama of the world, similar to Joy of Life, but without time travel.

6. 206 囚 Imprisoning an Immortal: After Failing to Covet the Immortal Lord 囚仙：觊觎仙君未果后 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted Also known as The Sickly Beauty Insists on Taking What He Wants by Force. A story about a man and a man. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review! Comments of all kinds are welcome, and I'll reply to every one! Two male leads, one-on-one, happy ending? Tragic ending? Beautiful, strong, tragic, obsessive love interest × proud, righteous paragon #HeChasesAndTheOtherRuns #ForcedLove #SubstituteRomance #ThePursuer'sRedemptionArcButDoesHeWin? Beautiful, strong, tragic · Unrequited love · Angs 91Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ensemble cast, suspenseful supernatural crime-solving

7. 207 海 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 41.3kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves

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   In a past life, I gave my heart to the wrong person; in this life, I sever this karmic ties and dedicate myself to medicine, helping all living beings.

8. 208 七 1970s Space: A Transmigrated Daughter and Her Reborn Mother 七零空间：穿越闺女重生妈 Transmigration and Rebirth穿越加重生Modern Romance394k WordsOngoing [Period] [The 1970s] [Transmigration] [Space] [Reborn] [Mutual devotion] [A touch of ensemble cast] [Educated youth] [Two worlds connected] She opens her eyes and has transmigrated into a book set in the 1970s. Even the paper character's slap across her face hurts like hell. She has become a short-lived cannon-fodder character. Damn it! This woman is going to defy fate and change her destiny! 46.8kReads8.9Score3.4kShelves
9. 209 闯 Heading to the Northeast: Lin Erni's Bumpy Road to Happiness 闯关东：林二妮的颠簸幸福路 Liu Piao留飘Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [No contrived twists] [No cheat powers] [Traditional] [Realistic] [Period] [Rural] [Hardship] [Inspirational] Lin Erni was born in Heze, Shandong, and married into Harbin in the Northeast. She struggled to get by amid the freezing snow in the mountains, then later had no one to rely on and went alone beyond the mountains to make a living. The first time, she was tossed from one place to another like a bag of steamed buns, made a child bride, and beaten and cursed. The second time, her father sol 21.7kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves
10. 210 郡 The Commandery Princess Is Reborn and Back for Revenge 郡主重生杀回来了 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance281k WordsOngoing Zhang Jiayue, the Princess of Yufang, was talked into visiting the Sure-Win Gambling House by her half-brother and the Third Prince. She brought along her childhood friend Jiang Yunzhao. After winning at first, she began to lose and got hopelessly hooked, borrowing a million taels of silver. The gambling house came after her to collect, bringing down both the Prince’s and Marquis’s households. She was killed, too. Unable to let go, she was reborn on the road as the gambling house’s collectors cl 391Reads8.1Score100Shelves
11. 211 掌 A Wish in the Palm of Your Hand 掌中如意 Wind Crosses Nine Rivers风越九川Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing [Cutting-edge AI technology x a martial world in another time and space x intricate conspiracies between the martial world and the imperial court x chivalrous heroes and tender-hearted beauties] A wildly imaginative tale of technology and transmigration into a martial world. Join the protagonist for an immersive murder-mystery role-playing adventure in the jianghu! Thrilling gameplay and an AI golden finger, with only 456 days on the clock! At the brink of life and death after being kidnapped, 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Feng Yue Jiu Chuan is a master writer; with a Ruyi in his palm, he roams the world, experiencing both swift justice and tender warmth!

12. 212 三 Three Little Darlings, Dare You Take Them On? 三个小可爱，你敢要吗 Devour the Body噬体Ancient Romance958k WordsOngoing (Transmigration + ensemble cast + academy + redemption + humor + healing + hope + happiness + fantasy + sci-fi) (An art piece that neither attacks nor defends (don't mind the author's self-deprecating joke)) She was fortunate enough to come from a world without soul power. After transmigrating into another world scripted by the "Devourers," she was stuffed into an "unfamiliar" body, assigned fake data claiming she had "Level 40 soul power," and sent to an academy. She cannot use soul power. She 35Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Recommended(ˆつ⩊⊂ˆ)੭

13. 213 我 I Came to Earth to Be a God 我到地球来当神 I'm Purple Light我是紫光Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Female-Led + Interstellar + No System + Eastern Fantasy + Light-Novel Style + Ensemble Cast Growth + One True Pair The title may give the wrong impression that this is a story about a charlatan or a comedy, but the actual story is a slow burn with a vast world. The protagonist, Youtan, is stranded on Earth after a spaceship accident. In search of energy, she travels across the planet alone, eventually journeying with an Earth mage, a young hunter, and others. The story revolves around the power 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fantasy novel featuring a diverse cast of gods and demons. (Niche genre)

14. 214 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. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When there is no way out on earth, hell opens its gates. This is not a story about heroes defeating demons. It's a story about whether you would grasp the hand reaching out from the shadows behind the door when "righteousness" slowly closes the last door in front of you. Yang Weicheng: "They use money to build doors, can't you use blood to open a window?" Zhang Zhibai: "They betrayed you, so you create a world that will never betray you. Use your dance to be the creator of a new world." Zhou Yuan: "They set the rules, but luck... Can be borrowed." Xu Zhiwen: "If heaven doesn't want people, I will." They grasped that hand. The owner of the hand was called Guixu. Guixu doesn't do charity. He lends money at exorbitant interest rates, lending people despair and taking away their souls. Yang Weicheng gained the power to trample on others, Zhang Zhibai created an eternal but false prison, Zhou Yuan saw through the game but was trapped at an even bigger gambling table, Xu Zhiwen saved his son but mortgaged the rest of his life. They thought they had found a shortcut. Little did they know, at the end of the shortcut was a deeper cliff. Until a woman named Shu Yue began to tear everything apart. Her abilities were limited, but she understood the principle of "learning from others' mistakes." She borrowed the power of the Supernatural Bureau, the strength of the Phoenix Clan, the wisdom of technology, and even the enforcement of the Heavenly Court. Unlike them, she didn't completely succumb to darkness; she searched for everything that could mend the heavens within the fragile framework of the "righteous path." On the day Yang Weicheng was arrested, all the "borrowers" heard the sound of the chains breaking. Guixu's "bank" was discovered. Thus, war began. One hundred thousand imprisoned demons became cannon fodder, and the meticulously crafted new world collapsed in the flames. Guixu stood on the ruins, facing Chen Songhan, who represented the "righteous path," and laughed loudly: "You say I'm wrong? Look at them! Who forced them into this state first?!" If the only way to save the world is to push people like Yang Weicheng, Zhang Zhibai, Zhou Yuan, and Xu Zhiwen into the abyss prematurely, is this world still worth saving? This is not a book that provides an answer. This is a mirror, reflecting the tiny, dark voice deep within the heart of everyone struggling to survive, a voice that might be making deals with the devil. Then it asks you: If that were you, would you reach out?

15. 215 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score239Shelves

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    Check out "Steel and Sunflower" on the book review charts; it fits your requirements. It's a serious fantasy, Western fantasy, a bit mind-bending, high-quality, well-written, full of foreshadowing, and incredibly captivating. Definitely worth reading.

16. 216 血 Blood Cross Mutant: I Just Want to Survive 血十字变种我只想苟活 Lan Qingzhi兰青至Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.5M WordsOngoing Strong Female Lead, No Romance, Mild Supernatural Powers, Ensemble Cast, Everyone Is Evil, Apocalypse Stockpiling and Healing Also known as: A Villain’s Everyday Retirement in the Apocalypse Question: What would you do if monsters crazier than zombies suddenly appeared? Mo Lian’s answer: If you can’t beat them, join them and have some fun. But she was unlucky enough to become a rational infected, an oddity among oddities. It’s fine. If I can’t beat them, can’t I just die? As it turns out, she re 93Reads6.4Score117Shelves
17. 217 开 [Blood Crown]: A Staff from the Start 【血冕】：开局一把齐眉棍 Curly Bear卷毛熊Sports1.3M WordsCompleted [Near-Future Esports] [Cold-Weapons Combat] [War God] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Rise from the Bottom Through Face-Slapping] [Not Invincible] [No System] [No Cheats] [Steady Progression] Thank you for reading. 75Reads8.1Score230Shelves

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    The theme of virtual combat using cold weapons fits the criteria perfectly.

18. 218 我 I’ve Been Possessed for Ninety Thousand Years 我被夺舍九万年 I've Got a Rebellious Streak我这一身反骨啊Eastern Fantasy403k WordsCompleted I transmigrated, and then... I was possessed again. I was possessed for ninety thousand years. So, now that I've finally returned, let's see how I conquer the cultivation world and build a mighty empire. 404Reads6.3Score101Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A great ensemble piece with a fresh and original plot. Each character shines in their own way, and together they form a formidable group. It's incredibly exciting, hilarious, and tasteful—not mindless, not idiotic, not overly sentimental, and not frustrating.

19. 219 小 My Junior Sister Is Insane, and Her Mental State Is Miles Ahead 小师妹疯癫，精神状态遥遥领先 Summer Seven, Autumn Nine夏柒秋玖Ancient Romance657k WordsOngoing {No Romance + Ensemble Cast + Everyone Has Two Faces + Multiple Storylines + Echoes of Fate + The Entire Main Cast Is Platonic} (Also known as: A Thousand Strategies, One Wager) Gathering splendor, Xie Ning; may you flourish through the years. They wished for her to be by their side every day, safe and well year after year. But the world rarely goes as people wish. When the pale red lotus blooms, the blood-lit barrier of ghostly fireflies rises. From the moment Xie Yang stepped back into the dea 151Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    I've brought my whole family here!! Next, let's welcome—the "strongest generation of disciples in the cultivation world in seven thousand years," the F40 of the Eight Immortal Sects greet you all~ Fellow Daoists! (Shouting hoarsely) Come and see us! [Bookshelf added] A female-oriented cultivation story with no romance, full of spirited young men!!! No angst, no melodrama, no female rivalry, everyone is intelligent, and their mental state is far ahead of the competition!!! No romance! Whether it's our junior sister Qie Yang or the genius disciples from the seven major sects next door, none of them have any romantic thoughts. No female rivalry! The original female lead isn't a bad person; there was just a misunderstanding before, which is cleared up in Chapter 156. The disciples are all good babies. They have sword, talisman, pill, weapon, divination, puppet, and other cultivation methods—there's bound to be one you like!!! No melodramatic misunderstandings, only unity against external forces. One second they're undermining each other, the next they're ready to go through fire and water for each other. This is the kind of youthful ensemble we want to see! Bright, passionate, and full of youthful vigor! Each one of them is capable of standing on their own, and together they create a powerful chemistry. There are no mere plot devices here; each person is a story in themselves. Not background characters, not extras, everyone is the protagonist! The competition: starting from Chapter 163, it's really hilarious, both exciting and funny. The disciples joining forces to open an array to cross the Nine Netherworlds is incredibly cool!! There are also disciples from the Eight Sects, the Buddha's son and daughter Yunmo Luo, and the young masters of the Five Great Demon Clans!! Finally, we sincerely request everyone to support our treasure author. Sisters who like this book, please support our author and their other works; you won't regret it! If you enjoyed it, please give it a five-star review! Have a pleasant reading experience and be happy every day~ Looking forward to your reviews in the comments section! This way~

20. 220 3 After 33 Failed Summons, I Summoned a Retired Professor 33次失败召唤，召来了退休教授 Question Mark Lei Lei问号阿雷雷Eastern Fantasy263k WordsOngoing A college student who loves summoning pets fails 33 times. But on the thirty-third attempt, he actually summons a retired professor. What will happen next? 38Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    A massive demonic invasion has brought humanity to the brink of extinction. An 80-year-old retired professor is summoned to another world as a great sage. However, they had already attempted to summon him 33 times before, but this only exacerbated the situation. Instead of alleviating the pressure from the demon army, the number of enemies has increased: dwarves, aliens, elves, giant monsters, vampires, werewolves, new humans, ghosts, monsters, gods, parasites, hydras, the World Tree, the phoenix, and the Great Old Ones of nature. The entire world is in chaos… a chaotic melee.

21. 221 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, where everyone's IQ is online, is truly brilliant.

22. 222 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance787k WordsOngoing [Mad Queen x Reclusive Power Behind the Throne] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Angst] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] and [Profound Devotion]. Sweetness and angst intertwine. This is not a mindless power fantasy, so read with care if that's not your thing!) In their previous life, in the modern world, the two parted forever on a snowy night! He sat in a wheelchair dusted with snow, and his three wishes ended in regret as 59Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Volume 1: Strong female lead, male protagonist's growth; Volume 2: Both strong characters, minor ensemble cast; Volume 3: Family, Country, and the World.

23. 223 假 Bloodshed Behind the Illusion: Two Heroes Break the Deadly Deception with One Sword 假象喋血，双雄一剑尽破生死幻局 Lu Shen Xin Yi露申辛夷Two Male Leads372k WordsOngoing [Possessive obsession + equally matched leads + rival scheming + love and hate + the pursuer’s long road to redemption] The deceptively sweet yet formidable God of War Shen Ye × the unhinged, patient, and wildly ambitious Wolf King Xiao Ce The cool and beautiful Shen Ye became a legend after one battle, only to be framed by the entire court and saddled with a world’s worth of blood debts! Three months ago, the soul-devouring parasite in his body began to weaken. The bloodthirsty dragon capable o 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this underrated new book! [Top post][Top post][Top post] It features an ensemble cast, plot twists, martial arts and political intrigue, a touch of fantasy, and high-energy moments throughout. It's absolutely brilliant!

24. 224 天 The Heavenly Realm 天域 Lazy God懒神Eastern Fantasy482k WordsOngoing Shen Dong lives in seclusion deep in the mountains with his alcoholic father. He has made his living chopping wood since he was ten, though his father has secretly taught him a wealth of knowledge. When Shen Dong turns eighteen, his father passes away. Following his father’s dying words, Shen Dong goes down the mountain. At an inn, he meets Cai Qingquan, a transmigrator, who cheats him out of all his money. Later, the head chef arranges for him to enter Shenglin Academy. His outstanding literary 47Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    The pinnacle of fantasy battles! Lazy God's "Heavenly Realm" unites all races in battle against the heavens, vying for supremacy in the Heavenly Realm to become the sole supreme ruler!

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