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1. 201 考 I Conducted Research in the Exam Hall, and the Military Took Me Away in the Middle of the Night! 考场搞科研，我被军方连夜带走！ Bald Teenager秃头正太Urban588k WordsCompleted Zhou You was an utterly unremarkable high school slacker. When the college entrance exams arrived, he sat in the exam hall, scratching his head in desperation because he couldn't write a single word. Just as he was about to hand in a blank paper, a cold mechanical voice sounded beside his ear. [Ding! Congratulations on successfully installing the God of Research System!] [Beginner's gift pack accepted! Congratulations, you have obtained a controlled nuclear fusion research plan!] With no other o 7.2kReads8.4Score548Shelves

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   It's not a one-man show; everyone has their own unique strengths! Like the saying "Every man has a responsibility for the fate of his nation," there aren't many, but they exist! While the world questions whether China's mechs are alien technology, Zhou You is on the verge of death, cracking humanity's ultimate energy source! In the instant the nuclear fusion device trembled violently, Zhou You pressed his bare hand against the scorching outer wall—in that instant, his cells overclocked and boiled, his senses amplified a thousandfold! This genius, abducted from the college entrance exam hall by the military, is using his flesh and blood to analyze runaway nuclear energy capable of destroying a city. Amidst the burning pain in his forehead, he heard the sound of a mechanical joint misaligning by 0.0001 Millimeters. "Squeak—" This strange sound, ignored by global experts, made the boy's pupils contract. His brain, in its overclocked state, worked frantically, seventeen alloy deformation parameters and electromagnetic field formulas exploding between neurons. The generals in the underground base held their breath as they witnessed: Zhou You, trembling all over, using his near-collapsed body, completing a quantum-level fault deduction that even supercomputers couldn't do! When Houston Academy announced that the Chinese mechs were equipped with "warp engines," no one knew that this SSS-class classified technology originated from a topological equation that a boy had casually scribbled on his exam paper. At this moment, he was drawing a correction diagram with his bleeding fingers, while the radiation alarm had already spiked to the critical level—"Give me three minutes!" His hoarse roar was a resolute determination to save the reactor, even at the cost of his life. (Overclocking countdown 01:59—and all of this was just the first step in rewriting the fate of humanity...)

2. 202 带 Bringing a Cannon Fodder Villain into the Protagonist's Group 带炮灰反派加入主角团 Pear Sweet Sauce Ming梨子甜酱茗Modern Romance514k WordsOngoing [No Romance + Comic-Style Narrative + Academy + Ensemble Cast + Unconventional Supernatural Elements + A Few On-Screen Comments] “This world is haunted by supernatural forces. Objects and souls tainted by resentment can turn into vengeful spirits and wreak havoc among the living. Only their natural enemies, spirit wielders, can destroy them. Spirit wielders are divided into spirit users and spirit weapons. Spirit weapons can transform into tools, and only when the two work together can they unle 1kReads8.5Score102Shelves

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   I haven't been reading many ensemble novels lately, but I've been following this one closely, and it's been a wonderful surprise! [Kissing emoji]

3. 203 猎 The Ghost-Hunting Squad 猎诡战队 A Little Gengjiu一只小哏啾Mystery858k WordsOngoing Hello, I'm Zhong Wuyan. I have no respect for Newton: one swing of my hammer can work miracles. I've got my sweet, adorable illusionist teammate by my side. My teammates and I have all faced life-or-death trials together, and that bond is more trustworthy than romance fueled by dopamine. Of course I turned the ghost's ambush around and killed it. I'm strong in body, but I'm no fool. Everything has been under my control from the very beginning. This world is full of despair and might scare you, b 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story is told from the female protagonist's perspective, depicting a group of characters engaged in intense battles. The characters appear naturally as the plot unfolds, rather than being overwhelmed with a large cast of characters that leave the reader confused.

4. 204 击 Beat the Deadly Game 击破玩命游戏 Dog Hair, Cat Hair, No Hair on Me狗毛猫毛人没毛Mystery264k WordsOngoing [No CP + strong female lead + infinite-flow + ensemble cast + mystery-solving + plot-focused] (This isn't mindless wish fulfillment. The more they grow, the more they have to shoulder, so the payoff comes at the end.) Most of the characters are women. They aren't perfect, but each has her own moment to shine, and together they make a dazzling display. They have to struggle before they can glimpse the light. Xu Yi has been kept in a psychiatric hospital by her father for years. Then, after a seda 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No romantic pairing, strong female lead, ensemble cast, the female lead is intelligent throughout, everyone is working towards the same goal, a thrilling story.

5. 205 都 Everyone Says They're All Psychos, So Why Pick a Fight with Them? 都说是全员疯批了，你惹他们干嘛 Fu Chun Du Qiao伏春渡乔Mystery419k WordsOngoing [No Romance + Slight Ensemble Cast + All Characters Are Villains + Infinite Flow] [Early story: Elite Academy, later story: Infinite Flow game] A murder took place at the school Wu Junqian used to attend. To help her get over it, her family arranged for her to transfer to a famous local elite academy. There, she met several classmates who shared her appreciation for kindred spirits and lofty ideals. The power struggles between the rich and powerful never stopped. But as time went by, the routine 119Reads8.4Score109Shelves

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   🎉🎉If you're looking for something to read, this is the book for you! The ensemble cast is superb, every crazy character is captivating, and the plot is fast-paced. You won't regret reading it!

6. 206 重 Reborn 20 Years Ago: From Street Tough to Upstanding Young Man 重生20年从顽主到四有青年 Mr. Red Flag红旗先生Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn] [No System] [Ensemble cast] [Everyday life] [Business rivalry] [Romance] [Martial world] Does being reborn count as rebirth if you have no memories of your past life? In 2024, business tycoon Chen Yuanping is framed and sent back to the autumn of his nineteenth year. A completely different life begins... At the foot of the imperial city, in Liulichang. A group of young people born in the sixties and seventies leave the crowded courtyard houses in the hutongs, carrying their dreams 4.2kReads7.5Score220Shelves

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   This novel, set in Beijing, is worth reading. It's a story of realism, family, friendship, love, business rivalry in a brutal era, and the coming-of-age tale of a group of young people—full of memories of a great era. If you're looking for a lighthearted read, forget it; this is a deeper read.

7. 207 临 Lin'an, Gaze North 临安北顾 Lu Qiao芦樵Ancient Romance864k WordsOngoing (All chapters are complete. The novel is currently being revised, so it may appear to have stopped updating.) (Feedback and suggestions are welcome.) [Set in the mid-to-late Southern Song dynasty + ensemble cast of young characters + central couple’s push and pull + a touch of wuxia + long timeline] The emperor’s adopted son x daughter of a military family // Some background and plot elements are based on historical figures (no transmigration + no rebirth + no golden finger + plenty of heartbrea 4Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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   [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

8. 208 高 High Martial: Did the Protagonist Die Today? 高武：男主今天死掉了吗 Ming Luxing明路星Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + High Martial Arts + Superpowers + Two Powerful Leads + Switch Couple + Ensemble Cast of Young Men + Multiple Couples, All Pure] [Pure Romance, Mutual Devotion, No Messy Love Triangles] Silver-haired beauty who pretends to have multiple personalities and is a crack sniper (Ren Shengwan) VS seemingly obedient, mischievous, but actually ruthless killer (Mo Yao) For the ten years Ren Shengwan was imprisoned by his father in a basement, the thing he did most often was kill himself 2.5kReads9.3Score448Shelves

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   This is great! I've read it so many times! I also found a good one called Dawn? Sorry, I just downloaded it without thinking. That one also has an ensemble cast! It's good too!

9. 209 小 I Just Want to Stay Alive 小爷只想苟活啊 One Bite of Thousand-Layer Pancake嗷呜一口千层饼Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Zheng Dan has transmigrated yet again, beginning another miserable and unlucky journey through court politics… All I want is to survive until the end in the three kingdoms of Dayong, Shuo, and Chen! Back and forth he transmigrates, but the protagonist has only one goal: take life one day at a time and keep his neck intact. Of course, taking a few husbands is also one of the protagonist’s hobbies. The protagonist has something to say: Wait~~ What do you mean, take a few husbands? I turn 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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10. 210 星 The Interstellar Heiress's Collection of Junk 星际首富大小姐的破烂收藏 That Melon over in the West西边那个瓜Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Interstellar powers, military academy tournament, no romance for the protagonist, spatial abilities, lighthearted and satisfying, friendship-focused, with a large ensemble cast.] [Sole protagonist: Shen Chenfu (Xiao Fu)] [Volume One has been published] After years of wandering, Shen Chenfu is found and brought home by the richest man in the interstellar world. Her adopted sister is openly hostile toward her, and her twin younger brothers mock her for never having eaten meat. When her classmates 45.5kReads9.5Score6.8kShelves

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    Both are sci-fi novels, and both feature ensemble casts. In the first book, the female protagonist and her friends protect the dawn; the process is a little angsty, but it's incredibly good!! Highly recommended!! In the second book, the female protagonist wanders for many years before returning home and discovering that her parents' deaths were suspicious. Later, she and her friends fight against star beasts, protect the interstellar space, and finally live a happy life together, opening a shop. Both books are highly recommended!!! They're exceptionally good! Ensemble sci-fi novels are forever the best!!!

11. 211 碧 As Pure as the Morning Dew 碧如朝露 Yan Jin Fan言巾凡Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsOngoing The train cuts across the fields, bringing one group after another, then taking them away. When Xie Fan opens his eyes, the first thing he sees is a carriage full of huge red flowers. That's right, he's enlisted. And the people around him? Every social skill he'd ever learned is useless with them. “Hello, I'm Xie Fan.” “Wu Liuyi.” The rainforests of Savinan, the black market on the island of Weikensi, the 3.7kReads8.1Score191Shelves

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    A military story, an ensemble piece, the protagonist is an orphan who is gradually redeemed and changed after meeting his brothers and comrades. Here's an excerpt from the book: The past is the past, and the meaning of reunion lies in continuation. A choice is a choice, and separation is also a form of reunion.

12. 212 摇 The Swaying Snow Season 摇曳雪期 Mei Fei Zizi美飞梓梓Ancient Romance229k WordsOngoing An ensemble cast A cool, frail senior sister; A kind, gentle master; A white-lotus fiancée who appeared out of nowhere, claiming to be the master’s betrothed; A disciple of the Hehuan Sect who fell for the senior sister at first sight; A wealthy young master who wouldn’t take no for an answer and insisted on becoming the master’s disciple; They all seemed like more than they appeared. The little fox shook her head. Never mind. How could a simple fox like her understand the many sides of humanity 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is highly recommended! You won't regret investing in this cultivation ensemble novel. It features a group of young people fighting demons and protecting the righteous path. There are multiple main characters and multiple couples, with no female rivalry.

13. 213 小 My Junior Sister Lacks Virtue in All Five Elements, Yet She’s Talented at Everything and Utterly Outrageous 小师妹五行缺德，全能且离谱 Tipsy Bottle微醺瓶子Ancient Romance213k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + satisfying power fantasy + personal growth] Peach blossoms bloom in profusion, their leaves lush and green. In her past life, Ye Zhenzhen was the beloved junior sister of the Lingxiao Sect. While repairing the sect's protective formation, her senior brother personally pushed her onto the Immortal-Slaying Platform. Only as she lay dying did she learn the truth: she was nothing but a scapegoat, while the real darling of the sect was that helpless, delicate, scheming junior sister. 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Women can also wield swords to defeat enemies, and they can also ascend to the summit to seek the Dao. As long as one is strong enough, gender is never a limitation; prejudice is." "People always say that women are weak and incapable of great responsibility; they also say that women are physically delicate and unsuitable for arduous cultivation. But standing here today are the disciples of the Myriad Dao Sect, not male disciples, nor female disciples, but the five of us!"

14. 214 灵 Paranormal? Invasion! 灵异？入侵！ Wine on a Green Robe青衫酒意Mystery208k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + No System + Mystery + Mild Horror + Supernatural + Twists] This is an age teeming with the uncanny, an age in which countless stars shine bright. The population is dwindling and the people suffer, yet heroes rise one after another, keeping the human flame alive. Humanity is still locked in a desperate struggle against the uncanny, while the protagonist, Ru Fangke, strolls among the ghosts and casually catches an evil spirit. He asks, “Do you think I look more like a human or a g 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has the potential to be a bestseller; the ensemble cast is truly three-dimensional.

15. 215 星 Interstellar Mecha: The Frail Commander Takes on Seven Alone 星际机甲：病弱指挥官单挑一穿七 Taking Gold from the Luan Terrace鸾台取金Modern Romance615k WordsCompleted (Please read the first page of the main text for content warnings.) [Apocalypse, Interstellar, Strong Female Lead, Face-Slapping, Everyone Loves Her] Apocalypse enforcer Xu Lingqu transmigrates and becomes an unpopular, sickly adopted daughter of a general. Despite a constitution that leaves her fainting every three steps and coughing up blood every five, she's sent to the command program at the Imperial Military Academy. Command is great, command is wonderful. Commanders can sit safely behind 53.9kReads9.5Score7.7kShelves

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    The first five are completed, while the last two are still ongoing. They are all told from the female lead's perspective, but it seems that the fourth and fifth ones have some romantic pairings but not many scenes together.

16. 216 姝 The Goddess Shu Chronicles 姝神录 Zhong Luo鍾落Ancient Romance2.8M WordsOngoing [Nontraditional cultivation + Ensemble cast + Eight-person academy team + Growth-oriented heroine + Rewinding time + A journey to godhood + Slow burn + Plenty of everyday life] The rating is low because not many people have read it. It'll go up later!! The eight-person team, introduced in the Upper Realm arc: competitive saber cultivator Lian Shu, gentle physician An Huai, obsessive-compulsive sword cultivator and sister-obsessed Zhu Ling, airheaded dark elf Luta, slightly haughty formation cult 4.2kReads9.3Score583Shelves
17. 217 对 The Good Parents' Guide to the Battlefield of Love 对抗路上的好父母守则 Tang Cuyu唐醋于Sci-Fi & Apocalypse941k WordsOngoing In small worlds, there are protagonists who are abused in body and spirit, betrayed and abandoned, and eventually turn evil and destroy the world, bringing about the collapse of their world and throwing its energy into chaos. To prevent the small worlds from perishing, the Good Parents System was created, along with a set of rules to guide parents’ behavior. The rules require parents to teach their children love, hope, and courage, helping them grow into kind and upright people so they won’t tur 5.5kReads9.4Score451Shelves
18. 218 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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    This is a Western fantasy novel with multiple main characters and a complex narrative. It's a bit mind-bending, not a light novel. It features a large cast of characters, a complex plot, and excellent writing; definitely worth reading.

19. 219 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 147.3kReads9.6Score19.1kShelves

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    Yin Nian, my god

20. 220 你 You Go Wild, I Farm, and We Take the Whole Village to Cultivate Immortality 你发癫，我种田，带着全村去修仙 Chen Fengche宸风澈Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Reincarnated as a baby + ensemble cast + lighthearted healing + comedy + everyone’s favorite + cultivation] Previously titled: You Go Wild, I’ll Farm, and Take the Whole Village Cultivating / The Whole Village Is Full of Chosen Ones, and the Little Ancestor Is Unstoppable! Farming and growing up in the early stages, cultivation later on. No romance. After Ye Xi died, she was immediately reborn without drinking Granny Meng’s soup. And she was reborn in a world of cultivation, no less. The go 7.9kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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    That year, the Gu family produced several geniuses who led the declining family to rise again and become the most outstanding talents in Xizhou (it inspired me).

21. 221 快 Quick Transmigration: I Can Play Any Role You Want 快穿之你要的人设我都有 The Fool Who Loves to Eat爱吃饭的笨蛋Ancient Romance506k WordsOngoing Xie Qingqing is bound to a quick transmigration System and must follow the original character's persona in each world, fulfill their wishes, and achieve the happy ending they long for. Xie Qingqing, who has made waves in the entertainment industry with her acting, intelligence, and beauty, thinks, This should be a sure thing! She looks at the scripts in her hands: The Crown Prince's Companion: I Will Be the Sword in Your Hand A Naive Demon King: Catch Your Kitty A Wandering Swordsman: I Laugh at 3.3kReads9.2Score305Shelves
22. 222 原 So You Three Really Are a Bunch of Fools 原来你们仨真是臭皮匠 Empty Umbrella空执伞Urban1.3M WordsOngoing [No System + Ensemble Cast + Not an Overpowered Protagonist or a Power Fantasy. The early chapters are lighthearted and funny, but later on there will be large-scale military battles, and the combat sections will be serious. The academy is like a boot camp for new recruits. After graduation, students have to go to the front lines. They reach the front lines in Chapter 90. The military’s combined abilities appear in Chapter 128, so you can jump there to give it a try. A meteor strikes in Chapter 562Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ensemble piece with no system, neither an invincible nor a wish-fulfillment story. The academy is like a place of basic training, with excessive humor in the early stages. There are no scenes of showing off or getting revenge, no entanglements with the school beauty, and graduates go straight to the front lines, with a lot of combat.

23. 223 被 Betrayed, I Rose from the Ashes 被背叛后，我涅槃了 Yang Ran疡然Fantastical Romance456k WordsOngoing This book is titled The Bell Tower Chronicles. [Fantasy + strong female lead + ensemble cast + episodic arcs + mystery-solving + past and present lives + an overarching storyline] One heartwarming yet sorrowful story after another forms a River of Forgetfulness that is impossible to cross and impossible to forget. To exterminate demons and uphold the Way is to defend righteousness. But do humans always represent righteousness? What is the righteous path, and what is evil? How are demons and beas 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are couples, but the romance isn't a major focus. The main plot revolves around the protagonist embarking on a demon-hunting journey after losing something important. Along the way, they encounter many people and demons, and many stories unfold. Each story is interconnected and related to the main plot. There's also a big boss (who's easy to guess wrong).

24. 224 团 The Beloved Little Childhood Friend, The Bandit Bosses Can't Hide Anymore 团宠小青梅，山匪大佬们藏不住了 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reclusive experts + an ensemble cast's comeback] Everyone on Black Bandit Mountain has a special skill, but they've retired from the martial world to raise children. Who knew life after retirement would be anything but peaceful! Zhizhi goes fishing, and the fish leap right into her net? Zhizhi goes down the mountain and catches a notorious bandit? Zhizhi goes to the academy and makes a name for herself in a fight! Zhizhi goes to the capital, and, well... The realm falls into chaos, and the dyna 30.7kReads9.5Score5.3kShelves

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    This one is also very good; it flows gently and steadily, with a fast pace, and each character has their own unique style.

25. 225 我 My Irresistible Villainous Senior Sister 我那迷人的反派大师姐 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance596k WordsCompleted (No romance + genius sword cultivator + ensemble cast) Her master, who raised her from childhood, calls her irredeemably wicked. Her junior sister steals her position as the sect’s chief disciple, and the people of Sword Peak gang up on her, but she still defeats them all and becomes a god! But the old ancestor isn’t satisfied and kicks her down to start over! So from the start, she gets a master who has been reborn and becomes the eldest senior sister, powerful enough to outshine everyone in th 2.8kReads9.2Score394Shelves
26. 226 满 My Whole Family Cultivates the Great Dao, While I'm the Only One Stir-Frying 满门修大道，唯我在颠勺 Paper Tiger纸老虎Fantastical Romance693k WordsOngoing [Unconventional cultivation, plot-driven, ensemble cast] Jiang Yan was born into a cultivation family with a history of ten thousand years. Her mother died young, her father was a wicked cultivator, and she had no spiritual roots. She also bore the blame for an ominous curse. After requesting to leave her clan, she forcibly picked up a dilapidated sect. The Bridge of Helplessness lay at the foot of the mountain, a mass grave behind it, and a crumbling temple stood between them, its roof leaking 10.4kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
27. 227 修 The Apocalypse Exchange Student in the Cultivation World 修真界的末日交换生 Sea-Salt Cheese, Half-Sweet海盐芝士半分糖Sci-Fi & Apocalypse162k WordsCompleted [Female group transmigration, passionate and free of rivalry between women, subverts the glamorous zombie trope, healing everyday life, no romances for anyone, post-apocalyptic cultivation, women-centered, gender equality, supernatural academy] The apocalypse descended with terrifying force. After three years of bitter fighting against zombies, Guan Shan and her teammates received an invitation in the depths of despair and transmigrated to a mysterious world of cultivation. The cultivation world 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-promotion, a story of a passionate young man saving the world.

28. 228 反 The Rebellious Junior Sister and Her Maniac Disciple Turn the Cultivation World Upside Down 反骨师妹带着疯批亲传掀翻修真界 Not Yao不是夭Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Just started getting ratings, and the score is low. Don’t let that fool you \(`Δ’)/] [A little ensemble cast + a little everyone’s favorite + cultivation + some silliness + a bit mindless = this book = Yu Jiu ≠ the author] What do you do when you quick-transmigrate to the cultivation world without getting a script? Yu Jiu’s answer: Go crazy, of course! As one of the sect’s chosen disciples, what do you think? Yu Jiu thought for a moment. “There don’t seem to be many normal people among the chos 843Reads8.2Score168Shelves
29. 229 鸿 The Hongmeng Realm Descends 鸿蒙降世 Shen Xiaorou沈小柔Two Male Leads181k WordsOngoing When heaven and earth first took shape, the world had a single ruler. The ancient Heavenly Emperor Diyin governed the realm alongside the Sword God, the Three Lords, and the Three Mountain Gods. All was peaceful and orderly, and gradually new races arose, including the Hunyuan, the Earth Bureau, and the Featherfolk. As Diyin grew ever more powerful, the Heavenly Dao feared he would defy the natural order and brought down a heavenly punishment upon him. Diyin severely wounded the Heavenly Dao, bu 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A super exciting ancient Eastern fantasy story, breaking away from the traditional primordial world, with a vast world view, you won't regret investing in it!

30. 230 驸 My Consort Took a Concubine, So I Cast Him Off; He Rebelled, So I Became Emperor 驸马纳妾我休弃，驸马造反我称帝 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [A noblewoman and a transmigrated woman join forces to contend for the throne. Strong female lead, ensemble cast, political intrigue, no romance] Yuan Xuan was born to be a pawn. For the sake of the realm, she lived as a man and served as crown prince for over a decade. When her younger brother was born, Yuan Xuan returned to living as a woman and became a discarded pawn. Abandoned by everyone, she had no one left who didn’t want her dead. Less than a year into her marri 15.7kReads9.5Score3kShelves
31. 231 兄 Hey, Buddy, Is This Melon Ripe? 兄台，这瓜保熟吗？ Oxygen Cloud fly氧气云flyTwo Male Leads202k WordsOngoing [Young heroes in the martial world + ensemble cast + martial arts adventure + tons of secret identities + comedy, no angst] The story takes its time to warm up, so please stick with it. Ye Xiaoxian, a gossip-loving mischief-maker, and his gossip buddy Feng Xiaoxiao spend their days lurking in corners of the martial world, digging up juicy secrets. One day, they stumble upon a seriously injured man. Ye Xiaoxian takes one look and declares, “This is big. It’s definitely big news.” After they bring —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a hilarious blend of gossip-filled martial arts and ensemble cast. It's a new book, and the main characters' team is full of interesting people; each one is quite remarkable. Please urge for more updates! [Requesting more updates!][Requesting more updates!][Requesting more updates!]

32. 232 全 Global Awakening: From the Start, I Give the Ancient God the Middle Finger 全民觉醒：开局给古神竖中指 Iron-Headed Goofball铁头憨憨Urban98k WordsOngoing [Bromance] [Ensemble Cast] [Lovecraftian] [Awakening] Three broke students skip class by hopping the school wall during the day and help the Bureau of Law catch cultists at night. The whole school thinks they’re useless. In secret, they’re all limit-breaking geniuses. On Awakening Day, a vertical pupil splits open in the sky. A whisper echoes across the city: “Tasty little bugs…” Shen Yan raises his middle finger at the sky. “Your daddy’s right here.” The mist is clearing. The Old Gods are about —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A super-exciting and thrilling story of awakening powers of genius! Three poor students disguise themselves as losers and lie low for three years, living a double life with stark contrasts between day and night. An ancient god breaks through the heavens and descends upon the mortal world, and the group of teenagers confronts the supreme and mysterious being with overwhelming force!

33. 233 世EN When the World Falls Apart, My Wishes Become Reality 世界崩坏时，我的能力是心想事成 Snow Pea Sprout荷兰豆苗Urban2.1M WordsOngoing Protagonist: Shi Yu [Light Horror] [Superpowers] [Power Progression] [Ensemble Cast] [Sequences] [No Romance] [An Abundance of Power-System Ideas] [A Touch of Esoteric Cult Flavor] [A Protagonist Who Grows] "A slow burn at first, then it takes off after ten chapters." "The protagonist's personality changes as the story progresses. In the later stages, he becomes a ruthless strategist who hides his true nature." "No characters suddenly become stupid. Every plot point has foreshadowing and a clear 32.1kReads8.8Score3.9kShelves
34. 234 灵EN Spirit Stone Immortal Clan 灵石仙族 Writing Nonsense一通乱写Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing (The animated series is now available, and the first print edition is on sale. Its title is "Blackstone: Bloodline Awakening". Search for it on any platform.) (All six volumes are complete. There’s plenty to read, so dig in!) [Family saga + ensemble cast + no System + not saintly + slow burn + the protagonist is a stone + behind-the-scenes machinations + no female lead] Volume 1: Winds Rise over Song Mountain (complete) Volume 2: Clash of the Origin Condensation Realm (complete) Volume 3: Riding 59.1kReads9.1Score5.5kShelves
35. 235 待 When All the Stars Rise 待到群星皆起之时 A Cup of Black Coffee Gray来杯黑咖灰Urban141k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted] [Thought-provoking] [Heartbreak] [No dragging things out] [Everyone is smart] [Mystery] [Across time] The vast, ethereal river of stars ripples endlessly, stirring a young man's desire to press onward. A deal is the same as "Slaughter". Beneath the calm surface of the sea lie countless turbulent currents. “ "Compensation" is "Delay", and the "Price" is "Time".” Ever since this voice rang out in Jiang Li's mind, everything changed. The old stories of Moon City, with their surging u 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I guess so.

36. 236 病 The Frail Young Princess Plays by Her Own Rules 病弱小郡主她不讲武德 Ri Sheng Yan日生言Ancient Romance751k WordsOngoing [The rating has just come in and will rise later ( ╹▽╹ )] [Beloved, frail princess x seven-person team | ensemble cast + political intrigue + jianghu + court] [One woman, many friends | female-lead-centered | everyone has unrequited feelings for the female lead] Chu Yuntang is the only legitimate daughter of the Prince of Dingbei, the emperor's cousin, and the apple of the powerful clans' eyes. To the Empress Dowager, she's a thorn in her side. Three years ago, her father died in battle and the 1kReads8.2Score134Shelves
37. 237 抱 She Was Returned to Her Sect by Mistake, Only to Freeze to Death 抱错被接回宗门，她却被活活冻死 Nan Yunzhu南云珠Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted [Everyday life + farming and cultivation + healing + not a strong female lead] In her previous life, Wen Zhizhi was switched at birth and eventually returned to her real family. She poured her heart and soul into her first half of life, only to freeze to death on a snowy night while everyone in her sect doted on the impostor and rejected the real heiress. Reborn at the age of seven, she decisively left them behind. But she had barely escaped the deadly cave of the blind before she was picked up 16kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves
38. 238 争 Fight for the Heavens 争天 Mysterious Big Eater神秘大吃家Eastern Fantasy611k WordsOngoing [Passion and high stakes, an expansive world, intelligent storytelling, a new cultivation system, and a deeply layered plot] The order of Heaven and Earth is shattered, the Six Paths collapse, dark clouds blot out the sun, and evil spirits engulf the skies! But where did these demons come from? And what brought this calamity upon the world? What earth-shaking secret lies behind the spreading fog? A lone young man stands tall. All he sees is the suffering of the people, and every path he takes le 2.9kReads6.8Score111Shelves

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    This is a very good book with amazing writing and a rich, detailed plot. Such novels are rare on Tomato Books.

39. 239 诡 Creating the Uncanny: My Creations Throw the World into Chaos 诡异创造，我的造物们霍乱世界 January Wind and Snow一月风雪Mystery631k WordsCompleted [Superpowers + Supernatural Horror + Lovecraftian + Contamination + No Female Lead + Behind the Scenes + Natural Disasters] Mysterious myths awaken amid natural disasters, while an unknown corruption quietly takes over the world. Abominable creations howl, and contamination continues to spread. Distortion returns alongside the supernatural: eyes that target human nature, domains that twist it, and strange shackles that cannot be broken. Destruction and rebirth intertwine to create a new mytholog 2kReads—Score150Shelves

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40. 240 你 What?! I'm Actually the Savior! 你说什么？！我居然是救世主！ Er Ba Er Wu Qi贰捌贰伍柒Ancient Romance480k WordsOngoing [Cultivation + ensemble cast of six + comedy + tangled fates + happy endings for all + character growth and power progression] In short, it’s the story of a bunch of hot-blooded idiots saving the world. When Shi Yanzhi was six, she went from being a pampered little princess in another world to a fragile, tasty little snack in the eyes of the demonic beasts of the cultivation world. After spending seven years in the demon-infested Abyss, a place so remote even birds wouldn’t relieve themselves th 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cultivation-themed ensemble piece featuring a six-person main cast, with a 1:1 male-to-female ratio. Intelligent and well-rounded characters, each with their own endearing qualities. A group of hot-blooded idiots save the world, accompanied by many fellow travelers on their journey, together vanquishing demons and monsters.

41. 241 别 Don't Look Back. She's Eating the Gods 别回头，她在吃神 Liu Jiao琉焦Mystery336k WordsOngoing [No male lead | unhinged heroine | new mythology | dark suspense | Lovecraftian + Classic of Mountains and Seas | everyone is nonhuman | ensemble cast | locals | lots of original worldbuilding] Before she swallowed her first god, Sui Hui always thought she was just an ordinary god who liked to eat. After getting lost once, she wandered into a strange place that devoured hope. There, she learned for the first time that she was special. So she donned the secret identity of the 'God of the Defiled 3Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    "Don't Look Back, She's Eating God" is a story featuring an all-non-human cast! There's no romance; the female lead focuses on her career to break through challenges, calmly strategizing in the face of crisis. The plot is full of suspense. If you like this kind of quirky setting, don't miss it.

42. 242 离 Absurd! Every One of My Jianghu Teammates Is a Freak 离谱！我的江湖队友全都不正常 Wen Lang文朤Martial Arts207k WordsCompleted The sweet but foolish beauty Han Su, the strong young man Bao Jian, the scheming swordsman Zhuo Feng, the poisonous beauty Ming Jue, and one unlucky gentleman, Murong Qing. Five people with very different personalities and backgrounds meet through a series of accidents. After Han Su accepts a brocade pouch from a “dead man,” she sets off for the capital, knowing nothing about the secret inside. Everyone hides behind a mask and harbors secrets. Those they trust conceal deadly intentions, and ever 23Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 243 重 Reborn, I Prank My Scumbag Ex and His Mistress Into Jail 重生后我靠整蛊送渣男渣女进局子 Lu Mian inc鹿眠incModern Romance296k WordsCompleted Lin Wanwan has been reborn. In her previous life, she was swindled out of her money and seduced by the scumbag Zhao Ziyang. Pregnant with his child, she was pushed into the sea and drowned. When she opened her eyes again, she was back on the first day of her freshman year. A friend request from Zhao Ziyang was waiting on her phone, sent using a stolen photo of the campus heartthrob. She smiled and changed his contact name to “Zhao Ziyang: Probationary Prisoner No. 001.” Last life, you pushed me 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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44. 244 我 I Started by Devouring Gods and Rose Against the Current 我从吃神开始反向晋升 Cool Isn't Cool酷是不酷Urban2.0M WordsOngoing [Urban high martial arts] [Ensemble cast] [No System] The gods descended upon the world, and the Ascenders appeared. At the age of eighteen, everyone can choose a unique path to godhood within the Ascension Tower. But Jiang Qi’s left eye is connected to a forbidden zone. Within the forbidden zone, he embarked on a strange path: he can ascend as long as he eats monsters. The world obtains everything from the Ascension Tower. And my ability is... [When I write the first sentence, the universe coll 235.7kReads9.1Score22.5kShelves

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    It's just good-looking and doesn't need any nonsense.

45. 245 神 The Godspawn Game: I Use Annihilation to Toy with the Heavens! 神孽游戏，我以寂灭为台戏诸天！ Dragon-Riding Rabbit御龙兔Urban334k WordsOngoing Synopsis: [Apocalypse + Ensemble Cast + Unhinged Characters + Lovecraftian Elements + Slow Start, Strong Finish + Decisive and Ruthless + Sigma Male] That day, two worlds converged. Blue Star and a wasteland world crashed together. The Divine Calamity Game descended, dungeons spread across the sky, and the apocalypse swept over every inch of land like a locust plague. Humanity became lowly vermin in this deadly game. The military collapsed, the holy maiden of the Sacred Order Church knelt and 138Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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    🔥Highly recommend this new urban martial arts novel! The ensemble cast is exceptionally well-developed; not only is the male lead outstanding, but every supporting character has a complete character arc. It features a post-apocalyptic world with subtle plot twists and turns, and is packed with detailed storylines.

46. 246 别 Stop Pushing Yourself, Junior Sister. You're Already First in the Sect 别卷了小师妹，已经是宗门第一了 Wicked Stink Bug恶毒臭屁虫Fantastical Romance349k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + power progression + goofy comedy + rat race + ensemble cast + pseudo-transmigration] Jiang Si is the ultimate overachiever. Ever since she was a child, whenever she competed in anything, she refused to let herself fall behind! Her motto: Only the strong can control their own fate! Then she got so absorbed in studying that she worked herself to death and transmigrated into the body of a runaway bride in a world of immortal cultivation. Cultivation? So what? Isn't that a kind 235Reads—Score101Shelves

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    It's an ensemble cultivation novel.

47. 247 梦 Nightmares Descend, but I Just Want to Be an Ordinary Barista 梦魇降临，我只想当个普通咖啡师 The Cat in the Ending结尾中的猫Mystery200k WordsOngoing [Thriller + Mystery Cases + System + Clever Protagonist + Ensemble Cast] The city has already fallen asleep when Lin Chuan's coffee shop opens for the night. People who cannot sleep push open the door and leave their secrets, pain, and lies from the real world beside their coffee cups. Lin Chuan only wanted to be an ordinary barista. That is, until four in the morning, when a school bell rings from a school that does not exist. He is dragged into someone else's nightmare and dies in an abandoned —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rejecting clichéd plots that make you lose your mind! The protagonist, calm and meticulous, deduces step by step, becoming deeply entangled in a series of bizarre cases. There are no mindless plot devices; he uncovers countless lies and breaks free from a terrifying nightmare that is eroding reality, relying solely on subtle clues!

48. 248 全 The Whole Sect Has Cheats, and Senior Sister Keeps Them All Fed by Roasting Them 全宗开挂，大师姐她靠怼人奶全宗 love Lilove狸Ancient Romance2.3M WordsOngoing Some people are just asking for a verbal takedown! Lin Xiao, nicknamed Lin the Roaster, transmigrates into a novel about a woman adored by everyone, becoming its miserable senior disciple. Is she supposed to put up with that? Lin Xiao promptly roasts the white-lotus heroine until she passes out. From then on, Lin Xiao powers her way through life, launching into a cultivation-world career of “talking absolute nonsense.” Trying to guilt-trip her? Sorry, that only works if she has a conscience. Try 29.7kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves

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    Transmigrating to the cultivation world + transmigrating into a book + not reading the original book at all later on + the original female lead disappearing after only a few chapters + eight junior brothers and sisters + having a power-up (not too much). I've been reading this ensemble novel this week. I really like the second junior sister's father. I thought he loved his children, but his children come after the Radiant Sun Kingdom. He is first and foremost a monarch, and only secondly a father. I really admire his sense of responsibility.

49. 249 学 Study Group: A Superpowered Clan Arrives at Lucheng Vocational High 学习小组：路成职高来了超异能族 The Journey of Deer Calls鹿鸣之行Female-Channel Fanfiction186k WordsOngoing [The title is missing the character for "rank" due to the character limit. We couldn't change it, so please fill it in yourselves ( ´▽`)] [Brooding Male Lead + Villain + K-Drama + Corruption + Sweet on the Outside, Dark Within] After her father vanished following a failed mission, the whole family was implicated and faced collective punishment, with a trip to a reeducation center looming. With help from one of her father's comrades, Quan Mingzi and her mother escaped to South Korea. Eventually, 111Reads—Score109Shelves

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    You should check this out; the character development, plot progression, writing style, and logic are all excellent.

50. 250 行 With Whom Will the Clouds Finally Rest? 行云终与谁同 Different Paths, Common Ground道不同理相通Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms martial arts / two strong leads healing each other / ensemble of women / political intrigue and growth] She is Ma Yunlu, the wild rose of Xiliang. She draws her carved bow to its full moon, gallops thousands of miles across the yellow sands, yet her father and brothers promise her in marriage to a spoiled local tyrant. On the day she runs away from her wedding, she sheds her red bridal finery and dons armor. “A woman should be a sword, fighting on the battlefield and bringing pea 295Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Who hasn't read this completed Three Kingdoms spin-off yet! The female lead is valiant and decisive, and all the female characters are unique and independent, not just background figures. The political intrigue is gripping, the fight scenes are exhilarating, and the love and hate entanglements are written with genuine emotion. A million words to read in one go...

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