Tomato Novel's Annual Peak Rankings 番茄年度巅峰榜

1. 601 复 The Rise of Revenge: Dragon Emperor of Ten Thousand Paths 复仇崛起之万道龙皇 The Carefree, Drifting Immortal随风飘逸的仙Eastern Fantasy460k WordsCompleted In his previous life, he commanded the Myriad Daos with a mighty dragon's authority, only to be betrayed by those closest to him and drenched in blood beneath the heavens. After his fall, he was reborn in a new life. His cultivation returned to zero, and he had to start refining from scratch. With the memories of his past life, he commands the source of the Myriad Daos and comprehends the truth of creation! A good-for-nothing? An ant? They are nothing but specks of dust on his path to the summit —Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 602 小 My Little Martial Uncle Really Doesn't Push Herself. She Just Wants to Kill the Female Lead 小师叔真不卷，她只想杀女主而已 Mo Caiwei莫采薇Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast] [People say the blurb did this book a disservice. I'm no good at writing blurbs, so just read the story.] Reincarnated as a doomed female supporting character destined for a gruesome death? No problem. Kill the heroine from the start, wreck the plot, and reset everything. This time, I'm the heroine. The original heroine was a pitiful girl born to a concubine. She had a lowly start but a powerful protagonist's aura. No matter what danger she faced, she always escaped disaster, ros 96.8kReads9.5Score16.2kShelves
3. 603 天 The Celestial Immortal from Beyond the Heavens 天外浊仙 Luo Qinghou洛轻侯Eastern Fantasy133k WordsOngoing Immortals in the heavens use the mortal world as a chessboard, periodically cleansing it and wiping out all living beings. They regard the rise and fall of nations as tainted energy and erase it at will. Yet the crucial piece in this game is a so-called "good-for-nothing" whose dantian has been destroyed. Lu Zhiyu, heir to the Prince of Zhenbei of the Great Yan Dynasty, was born with blocked meridians and cannot cultivate inner power. He is known as the capital's number one good-for-nothing. Al 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The celestial beings use the mortal realm as a chessboard, periodically "purifying" the world and cleansing all living beings. The key piece in this game is a "useless" man with a destroyed dantian. Lu Zhiyu, born with blocked meridians, is the number one useless man in the capital. He only wants to be a wealthy idler, unaware that he harbors the "innate impure body," the most feared thing by the celestial beings. Until that day, the emperor bestows upon him a drunken beggar as his teacher. The whole capital laughs; no one knows that this beggar once ravaged the heavens three hundred years ago. Even more ironically, his stunningly talented fiancée is desperately trying to escape the engagement. She sees Lu Zhiyu as a stain on her life, unaware that she is merely a vessel prepared by the celestial beings. The celestial beings look down upon the mortal realm, mocking the struggles of ants. But they don't know—this time, a monster capable of swallowing the heavens has emerged from among the ants.

4. 604 小 The Junior Sister Is So Sweet and Gentle, Yet She Kills Without Spilling Blood! 小师妹超乖超软，但嘎人不见血！ Don't Eat Fried Shrimp不吃炸虾Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Slap people and kill people, both without missing a beat] [Main story complete] After transmigrating into a tragic cultivation novel, Jiang Wu became the pitiful, self-sacrificing heroine doomed to suffer. System: Host, even though the male lead crippled your cultivation and wants your life, he loves you. Jiang Wu: Kill him. System: Host, even though your senior brother bullied you for the sake of the female lead, one day he'll come to his senses and regret it terribly. Jiang Wu: Kill him. Syst 14kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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   It's absolutely amazing! It's truly the best of the cultivation novel genre. It's an ensemble piece where everyone has their own unique personality. 😆 A cultivation novel, you are my god! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

5. 605 绝 The Peerless Fragrance God 绝世香神 Luo Qinghou洛轻侯Xianxia157k WordsOngoing Su Heng, heir to the Prince of Zhenbei and the capital’s most notorious wastrel. Frail and sickly, he spends his days among the flowers, a romantic rake who can identify women by their scent. No one knows that his father was the last inheritor of the art of incense from the previous generation. His entire family was executed for refusing to make “longevity incense” for the imperial family. A friend of his father risked his life to save him. For fifteen years, Su Heng hid his abilities and played 200Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 606 寒 Spring Comes Across the Cold Branches 寒枝渡春来 Tu Wan兔宛Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Max-level alchemy grandmaster enters the beginner village + slice of life + family bonds + a touch of ensemble cast] (There is a male lead: Shen Zhuochuan) What should you do when you transmigrate into the body of the frail, doomed-to-die-early older sister of a heroine? Everyone knows that protagonists like Long Aotian and Feng Aotian tend to have tragic backstories. Their families are wiped out, or their parents die. After reading the original story and learning that she was destined to di 67.9kReads9.4Score11kShelves
7. 607 千 The Greatest Woman in History: Empress Lü Zhi 千古第一女人吕后吕雉 Three Mao One三毛一Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted The greatest queen under heaven, who endured the unbearable only to endure it again: a scheming, adulterous, yet great woman of flesh and blood Branded the “Greatest Poisonous Woman” for two thousand years, Lü Zhi was an “iron-blooded phoenix” who fought her way through a patriarchal age. China’s first woman to rule from behind the curtain, she blazed a trail for women to wield power over an empire. She is counted alongside Wu Zetian and Empress Dowager Cixi as one of China’s three great female —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 608 广 A Guangzhou Campus Love Story 广州校园爱情故事 Three Mao One三毛一Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Volume One, “Conceiving a Child to Die! My Influencer Girlfriend”: Mao San, a graduate student in civil engineering, meets streamer Xue Yue during a livestream. Their online flirtation blossoms into an offline romance, but he has no idea that Xue Yue is shackled by both a debt of gratitude that requires her to bear a child and thalassemia. She quietly returns to her hometown to give birth. Mao San searches for her across a thousand miles, but in the end he cannot keep her by his side. Xue Yue di 14Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 609 下 Next Stop: Jiahe Wanggang Station 下一站，嘉禾望岗站 Three Mao One三毛一Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted Next Stop: Jiahe Wanggang Station 16Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 610 邻 My Neighbor's Beautiful Wife 邻居的美老婆 Three Mao One三毛一Marriage & Romance16k WordsCompleted My Neighbor’s Beautiful Wife —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 611 5 Five Minutes 5分钟 Three Mao One三毛一Marriage & Romance20k WordsCompleted Five Minutes 6Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 612 我 I Saw the 9,999-Yuan “Loneliness” at a Nightclub 我见识夜总会的9999元“寂寞” Three Mao One三毛一Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted I saw the “loneliness” on offer for 9,999 yuan at a nightclub 10Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 613 我 My Coworker and I Sparked a “Flame” in the Car 我和同事在车里擦出“火” Three Mao One三毛一8k WordsCompleted My colleague and I sparked a “fire” in the car —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 614 东 An Erotic Scandal in a Dongguan Village Rental 东莞庄出租屋艳情丑闻 Three Mao One三毛一Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted Sex scandal in a rented room in Dongguan Zhuang —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 615 我 I Became Her “Tool for Getting What She Needed” 我成了她的“需求工具人” Three Mao One三毛一Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted I became her “human tool for meeting her needs” —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 616 为 I Made Two Trips to a Bathhouse to Uncover a 219-Yuan Service 为揭秘219元服务，两闯洗浴城 Three Mao One三毛一14k WordsCompleted Two trips to a bathhouse to uncover the 219-yuan service 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 617 我 My Exes Have All Drifted Away 我的前任们都随风飘去 Three Mao One三毛一7k WordsCompleted My exes have all drifted away on the wind 1Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 618 我 Am I Selling a House or Myself? 我卖的是房子，还是我自己？ Three Mao One三毛一8k WordsCompleted Am I Selling Houses, or Myself? 4Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 619 到 In Another World, I Use Taoist Arts to Empty My Enemy's Warehouse 到了异世，我用道术搬空仇人仓库 Ling Ling Qi Xuan泠泠七炫Modern Romance913k WordsCompleted An alternate history setting. Please do not compare this story with real history! Gou Yunshu, a modern Daoist exorcist, was betrayed by her best friend during an exorcism. She was struck down by heavenly retribution, killed by a bolt of lightning. She transmigrated into the body of a young girl in the Great Xia Kingdom of the Republican era and discovered that her grandfather had been captured by the Japanese army. To rescue him, she took her younger siblings, bought a house, and left Laolongtan 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    A collection of Tomato's masterpieces, a must-read for those who stay up all night!!!

20. 620 重 Reborn in the 1970s: The Capitalist Heiress Is Determined to Divorce 重生七零：资本家小姐一心想离婚 Chu Ran初冉Modern Romance3.1M WordsOngoing Shu Yue was reborn on the day her baby was switched. In her previous life, she lived with her daughter and her maternal grandfather's family. Only when she was dying did she learn that the girl wasn't her biological child. Her sister-in-law on her husband's side had switched the babies. She had actually given birth to a son. Her sister-in-law had taken him because she had never been able to bear a boy of her own. As Shu Yue grieved, her ungrateful daughter told her that all their relatives had b 36.5kReads8.3Score2kShelves
21. 621 灵 Spirit Spring Space: In a Year of Famine, I Take the Kids to Find Their Commander Father and Reunite 灵泉空间，荒年带娃找首长爹认亲 Xuanji Bright Moon璇玑明月Modern Romance2.3M WordsOngoing [1960s + military marriage and joining the army + spiritual spring space + devoted couple + transmigration and rebirth, turning the tables + punishing scoundrels + marriage first, love later + becoming beautiful and strong + cooking and raising children + real heiress + medical skills] Her adoptive mother pushed her into the water, and she played along with the act, swindling a military officer into becoming her husband. After they married, she lived at her parents' home for years and gave all t 107.5kReads8.5Score9.5kShelves
22. 622 史 The Poorest County Magistrate's Wife in History Leads the Whole County to Prosperity 史上最穷县令夫人带全县百姓赚钱 Ling Ling Qi Xuan泠泠七炫Ancient Romance993k WordsCompleted Hang Ying, head of a reclusive modern-day clan, dies during an expedition and transmigrates into Yingzi, the wife of Xu Mengran, a penniless county magistrate in the Great Chu Empire. Who ever heard of a county magistrate being poor? Well, this one wears a patched robe, and his wife earns money washing and mending clothes to help him pursue a career in the imperial examinations. They have no maids or guards, the yamen runners look down on them, and a rich young lady even comes to their door to b 611Reads7.0Score—Shelves
23. 623 我 I, the Warlord’s Young Marshal, Conquer All with History Textbooks 我，军阀少帅，靠背历史课本横推 Fat Cat and Skinny Mouse胖猫和瘦鼠Urban113k WordsOngoing Lin Yan, a top history student, uttered these last words before he died: “Wu Peifu won’t last five years!” When he opens his eyes again, he has become Lu Chengyu, the useless young master of a warlord family. His father is about to throw in his lot with Wu Peifu? He says, “No way!” The Zhili clique calls him arrogant? He laughs. “You’ll have a new leader in three months.” The whole nation is mired in civil war, and only he knows how it will end. This time, he’ll use what he knows of the present —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The peak? The more people read it, the more it becomes the peak. Enjoy the good book; you're welcome.

24. 624 道 The Dao Lord Descends: All Under Heaven Bow 道主临世：山海为尊 Fat Cat and Skinny Mouse胖猫和瘦鼠Eastern Fantasy238k WordsOngoing Lin Yan, an orphan from Blackstone City in the mortal realm, is a descendant of an ancient Dao Lord of the Mountains and Seas. A Pearl of the Mountains and Seas’ Origin lies sealed within him, but after his parents fell victim to disaster, he was reduced to a blacksmith’s apprentice at the bottom of society. By chance, he touches the seal on the pearl and obtains a fragment of the sword-cultivation chapters of the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Thus begins his path of cultivation: he lays his fo —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 625 卫 Wei Wanming 卫晚明 Fat Cat and Skinny Mouse胖猫和瘦鼠Historical564k WordsOngoing Blood and Iron on the Frontier: A Transmigrated Special Forces Soldier Changes the Fate of the Ming In the third year of Chongzhen’s reign, the Later Jin break through the passes and advance on the capital. The outskirts of Xuanfu have become a living hell. Yang Nan, a veteran who has left the army, transmigrates into the body of a border auxiliary soldier who has just been killed. He wakes to find himself trapped in a deadly situation: only twelve scattered survivors remain at his side, more t —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 626 一 A May-December Romance That Nearly Got Yue Lao's Attention 一场差点惊动月老的姐弟恋 Three Mao One三毛一9k WordsCompleted A May-December Romance That Almost Had the Matchmaker God Stepping In 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ultimate showdown

27. 627 天 Chronicles of Tianlong's Rivers and Mountains 天龙山河录 When the Wind Rises, Slay the Night风起斩夜Xianxia363k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Northern Song dynasty, flames of war spread across Yanmen Pass. Qiao Xiaoshi, Duan Yunlan, Murong Wanqing, Yelü Yuan, Master Kongchen, the wanderer Yan Qing... The Ten Heroes of Tianlong assemble in a blaze of passion. They do not head south to escape the chaos. They go north to defend the nation’s gates! There is chivalry, tenderness, love of country, and faith. A Jin Yong-inspired spirit, classic wuxia, and a thrilling ensemble cast. Come join the fight! 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Authentic Wuxia Ensemble] A Scene from Qinghuan Pavilion: From this elevated vantage point, the entire hall unfolds before you: brightly lit and adorned with exquisite decorations, a lively scene that appeals to all tastes—a woman in simple white robes plays the zither by the window, its clear notes melodious; a beautiful woman holds a pipa, gently plucking its strings; in a corner, scholars sit around composing poems and exchanging verses, occasionally applauding; at a nearby stone table, someone plays chess, the pieces falling crisply; others play the flute, sing, and dance with flowing sleeves—the sounds of the zither, flute, poetry, and laughter mingle together, lively yet not noisy. Dancers in colorful sleeves flutter gracefully, a sight to behold. On either side of the corridor are fine wooden tables and chairs, draped in brocade and adorned with fresh fruit; guests sit by the railings, drinking and enjoying the music—truly a place of wealth without vulgarity, prosperity with refined elegance. Duan Yunlan pulled Qiao Xiaoshi to sit at the table with the best view, smiling as he waved away the maids: "No need for such service. Just bring two jugs of good wine and some delicate pastries. We can sit and enjoy the scenery ourselves." Qiao Xiaoshi sat upright in his chair, still somewhat reserved. He felt that the Qinghuan Pavilion was filled with warm lights, soft silk, melodious music, and poetic sounds, a world of peace and tranquility, completely different from the bloodshed and desolation of the borderlands he had experienced. Not long after, downstairs, a group of scholars were enjoying their wine. One of them stroked his beard and recited aloud: "Lanterns on high towers, songs softly playing—" Duan Yunlan, intrigued, replied without hesitation: "A gentle breeze, fine wine, and a leisurely mood." The others nodded in approval, but he smiled leisurely and continued the poem: "Lanterns on high towers, songs softly playing, A gentle breeze, fine wine, and a leisurely mood. The strings do not understand the affairs of the martial world, They only sing endlessly of peace and prosperity." A sigh followed each line, flowing naturally, immediately eliciting a low murmur of applause from the hall. But before the discussion could fully subside, another scholar, seized by poetic inspiration, loudly proclaimed: "Red sleeves tune strings, spring fills the hall—" The crowd's gaze had barely turned when Duan Yunlan, a slight smile playing on his lips, effortlessly continued, another complete seven-character quatrain flowing from his lips: "Red sleeves tune strings, spring fills the hall, Golden goblets reflect the moon as I ascend the tower at night. Music and song do not disturb my pure joy, In my drunken state, peace reigns in the world." This poem possessed a more dignified air, a more complete artistic conception, perfectly blending with the scenery and atmosphere of the pavilion. As the words fell, the hall fell silent for a moment, then erupted in thunderous applause and clapping, several times louder than before. "Excellent! Both are masterpieces!" "Speaking in pairs, writing poetry with ease, young master, you are truly a prodigy!" Excerpt Two: The Wind and Snow Pavilion – The Lone Hero's Lament Qiao Xiaoshi stood outside the pavilion, his heart inexplicably trembling, he dared not approach rashly. The white-clad swordsman raised his eyes to the end of the snowstorm at Yanmen Pass, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of blizzard and countless mountains, landing on the land ravaged by the iron hooves of the barbarians. He parted his throat slightly, his voice low and hoarse, carrying the chill of the wind and snow and the grief of a heart-wrenching lament. Each word was a monologue, slowly spreading through the empty pavilion: "Frost and snow blanket the lost land, a lone sword, three feet long, shines in the setting sun. Blood has burned in my homeland, nowhere to return; the souls of friends and family are gone, leaving only broken hearts. In this mortal world, we are all but fleeting travelers; half a lifetime spent wandering aimlessly. The drunken dreams of the court cannot alleviate my sorrow; I wish to lead the people to pacify the wolves." As the poem ended, the wind and snow howled even more fiercely, as if echoing his grief. He murmured self-deprecatingly, "I wanted to act on behalf of Heaven to bring peace to the people, but now the amnesty has come to nothing; my heart is full of fervor, yet there is nowhere to go..." Qiao Xiaoshi was struck dumb, his whole body trembling. In this chaotic world, he wasn't the only one burdened by national and personal hatred, the only one filled with resentment at being unable to serve his country, the only one struggling alone! The poems about the fall of his homeland, the grief of losing loved ones, the loneliness of wandering, and the regret of unfulfilled ambitions all struck the deepest corner of his heart, causing him to clench his fists until his knuckles turned white and his eyes reddened slightly. A surge of emotion welled up within him: the court was unreliable, the soldiers on the frontier were isolated and unable to hold out. He had to find those who, like him, had lost their families and homes, and together they would gather strength, even with meager efforts, to defend this homeland and drive back the barbarians! The white-clad swordsman slowly closed his eyes, snow sliding softly from his shoulders. He reached for the gourd at his waist, his fingertips tracing the cool surface—old marks from years of wielding the sword, a shallow scar on his thumb. He pulled out the cork, tilted his head back, and drank deeply. The amber liquid slid down his lips, dripping onto his white robe and spreading out damp patches, only to be instantly chilled by the cold wind. He seemed to be swallowing down all his grief, courage, and unwavering devotion to his homeland with this strong liquor, trying to warm the patriotic heart that hadn't yet cooled amidst the chaos of the world. He drank more than half the gourd, then slammed it down, his knuckles gripping it tightly, his eyes swirling with bloodlust and helplessness. The flames of war in the southeast were still raging; his brothers were either driven from their hometowns or framed by the court. In the north, the dust of war rose again, border soldiers were shedding blood, while the court was indulging in decadence and debauchery. He possessed unparalleled martial arts skills, wanting to defend the borders and protect the people, yet he had no way to do so. A long sigh escaped his lips, so soft it was almost swallowed by the wind and snow. He murmured, "The southern chaos is not yet over, and the northern invaders have arrived again. In this land of the Great Song, there is no place for us patriots to stand..." A barely audible whisper escaped his throat, "Brother Gongming... Surrendering was a mistake... Brothers..." The snow continued to fall wildly, clinging to the white-clad swordsman's brows and eyelashes, melting instantly into water that slid down his gaunt cheeks, indistinguishable between snowmelt and hot tears infused by strong liquor. He stood alone against the snow, sword in hand, drinking wine. His white robes stood out starkly against the vast expanse of heaven and earth, a solitary figure, a tragic figure, the most desolate yet most poignant silhouette in this shattered landscape. Qiao Xiaoshi stood outside the pavilion, the wind and snow already covering his shoulders, yet he remained oblivious. Gazing at that figure in white, the loneliness in my heart dissipated somewhat, replaced by a bittersweet feeling of shared suffering and a strange sense of being moved—it turns out that in the turbulent times, even if one is alone, there are others who share the same convictions and hold fast to the same original aspirations.

28. 628 登 Ascending to the Palace 登阙 The Wind of the Void虚御之风Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing A global clash of civilizations, legendary generals from history locked in chaotic battles, naval warfare with ironclad ships and heavy guns, strategic trade and business, and the rise of a sea lord. A renowned marshal of Zhen Tang, once celebrated across the land, is reduced to a slave miner on a desolate island. Hunt sea beasts in the waters around the island, fight pirates, claim the Abyssal Trench, and build a city on the sea! Clash with the great nations and contend with powerful factions. 332Reads—Score—Shelves

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    To establish territories at sea and build powerful ships and cannons to conquer the world.

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