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1. 1 我 I Level Up on My Own in an Old-School Romance Novel 我在古早言情文里独自升级 I Really Am About to Cry我真的要哭了Ancient Romance2.4M WordsOngoing [Unconventional wish-fulfillment + woman disguised as a man + adored by men and women, with everyone harboring one-sided crushes, no romance + no System, progression through cultivation + ensemble cast] Shuo Li spent her whole life working for the Federation in an interstellar society, then died after eating too much cheap takeout. When she opened her eyes, she discovered she had arrived inside what might be a few-hundred-year-old fantasy romance novel for female readers. The heroine was kind 72.2kReads9.4Score7.9k14d adds

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   In this life, the word "pretentious" is essential. 👍

2. 2 穿 Transmigrated as Long Aotian's Love Rival, Forced into a Love Triangle Every Day 穿成龙傲天情敌，每天被迫修罗场 Flowers on Stage台上花Fantastical Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Adored by everyone, wish fulfillment, a battle royale of competing men, female lead disguises herself as a man, a comedic ensemble cast] After dying suddenly and transmigrating into a book, Yu Ge becomes the villainess in a harem novel about a domineering hero, destined for a tragic end. The good news: She isn’t one of the hero’s harem members. The bad news: She’s the hero’s rival in love! And she’s also the villainous sect’s senior brother, who egged on the male lead’s fiancée to break off the 34.1kReads8.8Score3k14d adds

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   These two books are absolutely fantastic! I couldn't put them down after reading just one chapter. Perhaps the ratings are a bit low because they're new books.

3. 3 离 Ridiculous! The Sidekick Junior Sister Became the Male Lead of a Power Fantasy 离谱！炮灰师妹成了爽文男主 Sleepy Meow Meow睡不醒的喵喵酱Fantastical Romance658k WordsCompleted [Light Ensemble Cast] [Lighthearted] [Cautious Cultivation] [Many Twists] [No Transmigration or Rebirth] [Nontraditional Cultivation] Anyone who cultivates knows that the most powerful people in the cultivation world aren't the Demon Lord or the Immortal Lord. They're the junior sister and the senior brother. The junior sister can destroy heaven and earth with a single sword strike, while the senior brother would destroy heaven and earth for love. Even more formidable than the junior sister is t 18.1kReads8.8Score3.1k14d adds
4. 4 我 I’m a Woman Playing a Saintly Father Figure in a Male-Oriented World 我，女的，在男频世界扮演圣父 Three-Colored Hibiscus三色木槿Fantastical Romance699k WordsOngoing [System + woman disguised as a man + fake saintess + irresistible charm + one-sided love + drama-queen heroine] Yu Zhaozhao was the most ordinary among the many transmigrators. All she wanted was to finish the missions in ten worlds, collect her ten-billion bonus, and be reborn into a comfortable life. But before she could get anywhere, the company went under. Yu Zhaozhao had just broken off her engagement to Long Aotian and thoroughly offended him. She felt as if the sky had fallen! Even gettin 2.6kReads8.6Score22614d adds
5. 5 宗 The Sect's Junior Brother? She Cross-Dresses and Slays 宗门小师弟？女扮男装杀疯了 A Drift of Snow一丛雪Ancient Romance196k WordsOngoing New rating just opened~ [No Romance + Female Disguised as a Man + Five-Element Spiritual Roots + Peerless in Alchemy and Crafting + Sword Cultivator + Cross-Plane Power Progression] She transmigrated into the cultivation world as a universally recognized laughingstock. Born with a useless body and unable to cultivate, she dressed as a man and liked men, earning the scorn of the entire cultivation world as a useless, gay freak. ? Shen Ke decided to teach them how to behave with her fists. Her sp 81Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   I think these are two pretty good novels. The female leads aren't the kind that are particularly silly, and they both have their own unique characteristics!

6. 6 穿EN A Guide to Saving Yourself After Becoming Cannon Fodder in the Cultivation World 穿成修真界炮灰自救指南 Knowing the Mountain Forest知山林Ancient Romance855k WordsOngoing [No CP, Multiple Secret Identities, Golden Finger, Woman Disguised as a Man, Cute Pets, Silly Comedy] Tang Yao transmigrates into a book. As a doomed gay man? As a minor cannon-fodder character with few appearances, his only job is to target the heroine in every way possible. In the end, he falls into demonic cultivation and the heroine runs him through the heart with a single sword strike. His whole life is wrapped up in just a few rushed lines. Thinking of the gay character's fate in the book, 67.6kReads9.2Score13.6k14d adds

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   The first book is super good, with multiple identities and no romantic pairing. The second book features a female protagonist who cultivates immortality.

7. 7 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Became the Male Lead’s Bro 女扮男装后我成了男主兄弟 Moon Shadows Over the Southern Hills南疏月影Ancient Romance545k WordsCompleted [Female-led cultivation fantasy, progression, slow burn, woman disguised as a man, genius] The road to immortality is long and fraught with obstacles. Forced to flee because of infighting within her family, Ling Qi entered the continent’s top cultivation academy, beginning a remarkable life of cultivation. To conceal her identity, she disguised herself as a man. On the first day of school, she met a mysterious, aloof roommate. Her roommate was cool on the outside but warmhearted underneath. Afte 600Reads8.4Score10014d adds
8. 8 疯 After the Mad Emperor Redeemed Himself, All Under Heaven Became His Devoted Subjects 疯批帝尊洗白后，天下皆为裙下臣 Chuchu Ziyu初初子语Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Original title: After Constantly Trying to Get Myself Killed, I Became the Emperor Venerated by All Di Yange transmigrates into a wish-fulfillment novel aimed at male readers, where she can only return home by getting herself killed. To make it back as soon as possible, she disguises herself as a man and does everything she can to oppose the protagonist and befriend the villains. In the end, through one careless mistake, she not only saves all the villains but also follows their path, rising ste 30.9kReads9.4Score5.3k14d adds

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   She disguised herself as a man, only revealing her true gender at the very end. However, she was a powerful woman—so powerful that she inspired both awe and respect.

9. 9 女 I Disguised Myself as a Boy and Became Cultivation’s Most Beloved 女扮男装后，我成了修仙界万人迷 Yi Ren Pei Rong伊人佩荣Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted (Original title: After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Became the Most Popular Person in the Cultivation World) [Growing Female Lead, Everyone Loves Her, Cultivation, Genius Protagonist, Disguised as a Man Through Spellcraft] After transmigrating into a world of cultivation, Liao Sui Ran looked down and froze. Had she turned into a man?! Oh, thank goodness. It was just a disguise. But the disguise was way too convincing. She took off her pants, and there wasn’t a single flaw! The only problem was 181Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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   These are all finished. The fourth one isn't a cultivation novel, but it's really good. It also starts with a woman disguised as a man.

10. 10 如 If You Don't Understand Redemption, I Know a Thing or Two About Going Mad 如果你不懂救赎发疯我也略知一二 Spicy Mud辣乌泥Ancient Romance913k WordsCompleted Cultivation, no CP, ensemble cast, everyone loves the protagonist, and a woman disguises herself as a man. She presents as male in the early stages and female later, and will reveal her secret identity. The heroine's descent into darkness: an innocent young man as pure as the breeze and bright as the moon -> a brash, arrogant heaven-blessed prodigy -> a beautiful, unhinged figure who is neither wholly good nor evil -> an unattainable, heartbreakingly perfect beloved who is stronger than everyon 2.2kReads9.1Score23714d adds

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    Fans of female-disguised-as-male cultivation novels, this is for you! She disguises herself as a man to seek redemption in the cultivation world. The ensemble plot unfolds with her identity disguise and her path to redemption running parallel, both cool and profound. She also captivates the cultivation world as a male background character, winning over fans with her strength in the fantasy world. The ensemble interactions are incredibly engaging. After her true identity is revealed, even the villains fall head over heels for her, a twist in the soul-transmigration plot that's both sweet and thrilling. And what if her junior sister turns out to be the senior brother of a rival sect?! The female-disguised-as-male identity trope is played out in creative ways, and the ensemble cultivation slice-of-life is hilarious and addictive. These novels feature female protagonists who are both cool and sassy, with a high level of tension between identity disguise and high-energy cultivation plots that will keep you hooked!

11. 11 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.7kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds
12. 12 病 The Sickly Junior Disciple Wins Every Love Triangle by Doing Nothing 病秧子小师弟每天都在修罗场躺赢 Dust and the Starry Sky灰尘与星空Two Female Leads1.7M WordsOngoing [Woman disguised as a man] [System] [Multiple women] [Harem] [One-sided crushes and a love rivalry in the main story] [One-on-one romance in the extra chapters] After transmigrating into a cultivation novel as the sickly “junior brother” who dies early, Lin Wan stares at the blood on her handkerchief and falls into thought. System: [Lower the heroines’ admiration for the domineering male lead, or you’ll die in a year!] So When the male lead shouts, “I have a sword that can split the heavens!” on 22.9kReads9.0Score3k14d adds

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    Both are cultivation novels featuring women disguised as men. 1. A "sweet and unconventional cultivation romance," the core appeal lies in the contrast between the "weak and sickly persona" and the humorous "easy win in a love triangle" setting. The reading experience is light and humorous, suitable for those who enjoy "pretending to be weak" and "love triangle" themes. 2. The female lead disguises herself as a cold and aloof master, a seemingly unattainable figure in the eyes of her disciples. She has some unknown little habits, and this contrast creates endearing moments in their emotional interactions. Their journey from mutual testing to genuine affection is quite charming.

13. 13 清 My Aloof Master Is Not to Be Trifled With: She Disguises Herself as a Man and Is Overpowered 清冷师尊不好惹，女扮男装还爆强 The World Has Left Me Behind世界离我而去Ancient Romance177k WordsOngoing 87Reads7.3Score—14d adds
14. 14 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6k14d adds

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    The female lead is androgynous!! Junior Uncle is here!

15. 15 G GB: No Cross-Dressing as a Man, No Way GB不女扮男装不舒服 I Could, But I Won't可以但我不Modern Romance5.6M WordsOngoing [Gender-bender quick transmigration · Female lead stays the aggressor · No fixed pairing · Woman in men's clothing · All male characters are virgins] - Tang Jin, a great demon who grew from wild grass, was bound to a quick transmigration System. Apparently, the System was originally designed for male task-takers, so Tang Jin could only play male cannon fodder, male villains, or male supporting characters in each story. [If you're lucky, you might even get to be the male lead~] Tang Jin: "Want th 34.8kReads9.6Score2.5k14d adds

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    I highly recommend the first book. The protagonist, Shuo Li, is truly both powerful and beautiful, incredibly dashing and charming—a natural heartthrob! It gets better as you read on, so be patient and keep reading. The third book is more slice-of-life; although the writing style is a bit simplistic, the protagonist's personality is very well-developed.

16. 16 女 Disguised as a Man, She Became One of the Gentle F4 女扮男装，她成了温柔F4 Qianshan Yan千山彦Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out, so it’ll keep rising.) Shen Qingyue transmigrates into a book, landing in an old-school Mary Sue campus romance. Here, you’ll meet F1, an uninhibited young master who’s flamboyant and arrogant. F2, a playboy who flits from flower to flower without ever getting caught up with anyone. F3, a distant, aloof heartthrob as ethereal as an immortal. F4, a gentle young master who’s approachable and refined. There’s also the kind, resilient, sweet-natured heroine, along with the 6.9kReads8.9Score1k14d adds
17. 17 穿 I Transmigrated as the Villainous Tycoon's Son, So I Joined Him in His Evil Ways 穿成反派大佬之子，我同流合污 A Prosperous Opening开市大吉Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Complete] [No romance × woman disguised as a man × strong heroine × transmigrate into a book] [Pure antagonist's perspective × no unnecessary romantic entanglements × ruthless and merciless] [No situation where the male lead is stronger than the strong female lead] When Zheng Luoqi wakes up, she discovers that she has transmigrated into a romance novel as the daughter of its main villain. Step by step, Zheng Luoqi watches her father become a great corrupt official. Then the male and female lead 2.7kReads9.0Score28414d adds
18. 18 白 White Moonlight, Take the Script of the Tragic Second Male Lead 白月光，拿好be男二剧本 Mu Qingzi Xu沐清子栩Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Female Disguise + A Touch of Ensemble Cast + One-on-One Romance (Cool Beauty x Puppy-Like Hero) + Lots of Foreshadowing] Eight hundred years ago, Mu Qing, senior sister of the Piaomiao Sect, sacrificed herself for the Dao, saving all living beings from an apocalypse. Her Questioning Heart Sword was left behind, standing upright as her tomb and guarding the meeting point of the Three Realms. But in this life, she transmigrates into a cannon-fodder tool of a second male lead. She becomes one of t 644Reads9.1Score10014d adds

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    The female protagonist disguises herself as a man and possesses a system. It's a cultivation novel with a 1v1 relationship with the male protagonist, interspersed with multiple smaller worlds to introduce the female protagonist.

19. 19 惊 What! My Unhinged Junior Disciple Wants to Mark Me Again 惊！疯批师弟又想标记我 Wang Tiantian王甜甜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Si Tong binds herself to the System and transmigrates into a cultivation novel where readers bet on love interests. There, she becomes a cannon-fodder supporting female character disguised as a powerful man under a secret identity. Her mission is to stop the great villain from turning evil and going mad, and destroying the world of the novel. To win him over and set him on the right path, she willingly becomes his blood supply, risks her life to shield him from a tribulation, and even cuts out h 749Reads8.8Score13114d adds

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    "Di Yan Ge, do you know your crimes?" "You killed your fellow disciples, murdered your teachers, and exterminated your entire clan to achieve your goals. Do you know your crimes?" "You imprisoned your elder brother, murdered your immortal father, and harmed countless officials for your own selfish desires. Do you know your crimes?" "You slaughtered across ten thousand miles, annihilating billions of lives, staining the land with blood, causing the heavens and earth to weep. Do you know your crimes?" The cold, indifferent voice echoed in everyone's ears. The person surrounded by the crowd remained seated on her divine throne as if nothing had happened. Her beauty was unparalleled. She wore black robes, and a purple ribbon tied up half of her dark hair, while the other half flowed freely behind her, making her even more alluring. Her posture remained high and mighty. She leaned lazily against her throne, casually raising a cup, and smiled seductively at the crowd surrounding her. "Why are only a few of you here? My dear brother and sister-in-law, where are they? Oh, they must be busy with their succession." Di Yange lowered her eyes and calmly took a sip of the rare tea in her hand. Her slightly narrowed phoenix eyes swept over the man who had spoken.

20. 20 修 The Male Leads Go Crazy Fighting Over the Alluring Cross-Dressing Beauty in This Love Triangle 修罗场万人迷女装后男主们抢疯了 Yu Mi渔米Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted [Girl disguised as a man, 1vN, transmigrate into a book, everyone loves her, coercive love, male rivals fighting for her, a little bit of romance between women] Gu Qingbai transmigrated into a book, becoming a cannon-fodder character who disguises herself as a man. Not in one book, but four. Four books, four cannon-fodder roles. One was dead, leaving three. Three cannon-fodder versions of herself meant three mouths to feed. To make life a little less miserable, she brought the two versions of he 1.1kReads8.6Score12014d adds
21. 21 重 Reborn, I Infiltrated the Protagonist's Crew and Went on a Rampage 重生后，反派潜伏进主角团杀疯了 Luo Is a Slow Burner洛很慢热Fantastical Romance255k WordsOngoing [Everyone's favorite, beloved by men and women alike + secret identities + woman disguised as a man + a battlefield of romantic rivals + no romance + every character is a lovesick puppy with a one-sided crush + cultivation] Note: The heroine is not a good person. She will do whatever it takes to achieve her goals. Everyone who likes her is hopelessly devoted, but she will never love or respond to anyone. The bright moon hangs high, shining on no one. I thought she was an old friend's child. Don' 133Reads—Score10414d adds

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    Super good! \(//∇//)\ The female lead is incredibly strong; so far, no one has been able to defeat her, except perhaps the Heavenly Dao preventing her from defeating the Chosen One. But I guess that's coming soon. She's also universally appealing 🥰 Both men and women have fallen for our protagonist, and it's all one-sided with no romantic pairing. The original male lead is also incredibly good at self-control; he's a bit like a resentful husband now 😂 The female lead pretends to be controlled and wants to marry another woman, which infuriates the original male lead, but he can't beat the protagonist, and he even feels wronged after being slapped by her 😂 It's also very friendly to protagonist fans; the protagonist is in a dominant position from beginning to end. Although there's no romantic pairing, it has a GB style 🥰 And when she unleashes her ultimate move, she's incredibly cool, practically a god of buffs!

22. 22 藏 Hide That You're a Woman! The Whole Sect Is Inspecting Me 藏好女儿身！全宗门都在验我正身 Squid-Tentacle Pan-Fried Bun鱿鱼须煎包Ancient Romance694k WordsOngoing [Just Rated] [Woman Disguised as a Man + Light Ensemble Cast + Everyone's Favorite + Plenty of Everyday Life + Lighthearted Comedy + One-Sided Romance in the Main Story] Good news: She transmigrated into a book and became an outrageously pampered young heir! Her family is loaded, and she can do whatever she wants in her sect! She's got a winner's life from the start! Bad news: The transmigration System crashed halfway through, and a crucial feature is gone! Even worse: Everyone in her Tianyan Se 991Reads8.7Score18414d adds

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    The ceiling for women dressed as men 👍

23. 23 她 After Disguising Herself as a Man, She Becomes the Beloved of the Immortal Sect’s Powerhouses 她女扮男装后，被仙门大佬团宠了 Yun Tian Ge云婖歌Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted "Main story complete" "No romance + secret identities revealed + woman disguises herself as a man + family affection + close-knit sect + every sect member has a secret identity" After the Beiyuan Sect found and repaired Qiyu, a damaged spirit artifact, she always thought her master, master's wife, senior brothers and sisters, and junior brothers were all ordinary people. Only after several unexpected incidents did she discover... The usually gentle and kind sect leader, her master, was the Sacre 274Reads9.1Score10114d adds
24. 24 爆 Breaking News! I Disguised Myself as a Man and Became Everyone's Favorite in the Cultivation World 爆！女扮男装后我成修真界万人迷 Zhong Yuyu钟鱼鱼Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted ✨Completed! [Adorably sweet and lovable heroine adored by all + a touch of silliness + cross-dressing as a man + transmigrate into a book + romantic rivalry + 1v1, with multiple versions of the male lead (not a strong heroine)] * Su Qingran transmigrates into a cultivation-themed Mary Sue novel, becoming a minor character with the same name as her, who hopelessly loves the male lead and keeps courting death. She thinks that if she just follows the plot carefully, she can retire in peace. Instead 4kReads9.2Score43014d adds
25. 25 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 15.8kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds

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    The strong interactions between the male and female leads, who conceal their identities, are so captivating that they bring a smile to viewers' faces.

26. 26 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Claimed the Sword Venerable 女扮男装后我锁了剑尊 Qin Shi Huang, Send Me Money秦始皇给我打钱Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man] [Psycho Male Lead] [A Little Love at First Sight (Male)] [Pure 1v1 Romance] [Female Awakening] [Also Known as "The Heart-Locking Hairpin"] Lu Xinhua takes the alias "Lu Shen" and infiltrates the Supreme Sword Sect as a man, all to clear her family of the slur that they are descendants of the demon race. She conceals the supple nature of her Water Spirit Root and imitates the fierce sword techniques of men, but atop Sword Peak, the ruthless Sword Venerable of the Path o 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From pretense to honesty, from confinement to unity, their path has never been limited to the sword. The female protagonist, disguised as a man, joins the sect solely to clear her family's name...

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