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1. 151 言 Romance Short Story: Because I Love, I Love 言情短篇《因为爱所以爱》 Waiting for Dawn at Night夜等待黎明6k WordsCompleted Because I Love You: A Romance Novella 29Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 152 入 Entering Demonhood Takes Luck, Cultivating Immortality Takes Connections 入魔靠运气修仙凭关系 Thirty Years in a Dream黄粱一梦三十年Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing Hold fast to your original aspiration, and you can see things through. It is easy to find your original aspiration, but hard to hold on to it. The story's beginning was surprisingly mundane. How could a life like that come after it? What should I say? First of all, I will finish writing this. Also, it's handwritten, with no AI. It's a little rough, but I still hope readers will enjoy it. 179Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   An ensemble cast, with the main character gradually rising to prominence.

3. 153 归 Beyond the Ruins, More Ruins 归墟之下，还是归墟 Absolutely No Carrots坚决不吃胡萝卜Two Male Leads123k WordsOngoing [Two male leads | Ensemble cast | Infinite realms | Two powerful leads, slow burn] [Lots of fun in everyday life | Rule-focused infinite realms] My name is Zhou You. If you can see this message, it means Chen Feiran has broken the rules again. Everyone marked by the deep sea was supposed to die. I'm the only one who made it out alive. Not because I won. It's because Chen Feiran broke the rules and brought me out. They say I'm the one who led him astray. All I do is occasionally ask, “Lo 2Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 154 冬 Winter Fishing 冬渔 Ninefold Mystery九寻迷Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [The currents of youth × one devoted love|He loves the moon’s sacred brilliance, but he loves her imperfections even more] Jiang Yu and Pei Yanhui have known each other since childhood, though they spent years apart in different countries. In those years, she struggled through the darkness, sinking deep into a swamp of malice; he grew up beneath clear skies, openhearted and bright. She locked her past away in ice, believing distance could hide her wounds forever. Until he returned home and disc 475Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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   The main character and other characters in this book are all very well-developed!

5. 155 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical728k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.8kReads8.8Score19514d adds
6. 156 新 New Bao Qingtian Fan Fiction: The Fragrant Consort of Luoshen 新包青天同人：洛神香妃 Moonlight Gaze月潋凝眸Female-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing Bai Yutang x Original Female Lead She is the reincarnation of the celestial realm's narcissus flower goddess, with a pure and holy soul. She has no noble status, only a mysterious and extraordinary background. She cares for all under heaven, is high-minded, excels in both letters and arms, and brings blessings to all living beings. … An adaptation of The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants, beginning when Zhan Zhao receives the title “Imperial Cat” from 85Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I recommend this book, a series of episodic cases set in Kaifeng Prefecture during the Northern Song Dynasty. It's an ensemble drama with a strong female lead. The female protagonist is a female healer reincarnated as the goddess Luo (an ancient name for daffodils) from the celestial realm. She is the only daughter of Gongsun Ce and Pang Feiyan from the first season of "Young Justice Bao," and is tasked with guiding the twelve flower goddesses back to their rightful places. Because she has no memories of her past life, she is unaware that she is a mortal in this life. The main and supporting characters are evenly matched. The female characters appearing in each episodic case are one of the twelve flower goddesses, such as the lotus goddess, peach blossom goddess, peony goddess, plum blossom goddess, etc. The female lead isn't overwhelmingly powerful or dazzlingly strong. All the supporting characters, including minor characters, have their own shining moments, resulting in diverse and unique character portrayals. The dialogue is relatable and down-to-earth.

7. 157 流 Exiled to Western Shu to Reclaim the Wilds, the Ace Agent Dotes on the Future Chancellor 流放西蜀开荒，王牌特工娇养首辅 Shudeli树德里Ancient Romance342k WordsOngoing [An elite agent transmigrates + exile + pioneering + ensemble cast + strong heroine and hero + doting on her husband] An ace agent transmigrates, only to find herself and her whole family sentenced to exile. A troublemaking official? One elbow strike takes him down. Bullies next door? One slap sends them packing. No water in the barren mountains? She digs a spring out with her bare hands. Along the way, she takes in a fallen former chief minister: he looks aloof and refined, but he's full of 33Reads—Score11614d adds

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   This is true; even the supporting characters have a significant amount of screen time.

8. 158 妖 The Age of Demons 妖魔世 Perseverance99持恒99Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional Fantasy + Romance + Female Protagonist] A Ran studied under the grand elder of Cangming Mountain. Her senior fellow disciple was a womanizer who could never be relied on, while her second senior fellow disciple was exceptionally gifted but always wore a stern expression. The days A Ran spent guarding Tingquan Valley on her master's orders were a rare chance to enjoy some peace and quiet. She passed the time bickering with an old fox and playing with little demons, then devoted the r 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It might not be strictly a 50/50 match, but it has a lot of characters [Note].

9. 159 末 Apocalypse Heavenly Soldiers 末世天兵团 Flirtatious Goddess风流天女Mystery653k WordsCompleted [Available for licensing as a comedy animation!] Ensemble cast + adventure + the unknown + zombies + apocalypse + pure thrills + fiery action + supernatural powers + wandering + monster-slaying and leveling up After the college entrance exams ended, my classmates and I were transported to an apocalyptic world in another dimension! Zombies are everywhere, and they respawn after you kill them! This world worships the strong. The weak don't even have time to cry! We just want to survive. We don't e 196Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A massive post-apocalyptic ensemble cast + intense action + mind-bending puzzles + starting from scratch + endless dungeons – you can't miss a thing! ❤️

10. 160 天 The Gifted Girl’s Sword Cultivator Disciple 天赋少女的剑修弟子 Call a Van喊一面包车Ancient Romance241k WordsOngoing [Xianxia + wuxia + romance: an unfeeling, emotionless sword-cultivating girl × a beautiful but tragic younger fellow disciple, a poor sword cultivator] Eldest senior brother Li Muzi is dark-hearted and restrained, and has loved his junior sister for years. Second senior brother Gu Yunsheng has proposed again and again, only to be rejected every time. Meng Daozi, sect leader of the Penglai Immortal Sect, devotes himself to seeking disciples and the Dao, but is framed by a villain and loses his ch 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Li Jiu, carrying his zither, hadn't even reached halfway when he was spotted by a flock of hungry birds circling overhead. The blood of their companions on their beaks hadn't even dried, yet they were already eagerly devouring the fresh flesh. The dark swarm of birds swooped down on Li Jiu, but he showed no fear. With one hand still holding the zither, he reached out to the birds with the other, and just as the bloodied beaks were about to pierce his palm, he activated his protective barrier, severing the beaks of the Luo Luo birds in two.

11. 161 羽 The Feathered People: Strange Tales of Ailao Mountain 羽人：哀牢诡事 Wolf's-Tail Fern狼尾蕨Mystery117k WordsCompleted Otherworldly powers × two male leads × ensemble cast × mystery and adventure. Strange incidents plague the Ailao Mountains. Wings appear on my back, an ancient secret erupts from Fuxian Lake, and a female streamer dies a bizarre death. The Wu Clan's vengeful spirits refuse to rest, the Feather Clan hunts them down to the last, and a divine tree connecting to the underworld emerges. From the very beginning, I had stepped into a dead end. 309Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This book is really good.

12. 162 北 Return North: The Ashen Flame's Journey Home 北归：烬火归途 Liu Niu六妞Ancient Romance159k WordsCompleted A fire engulfed the imperial retreat, killing the emperor and the eldest prince. Prince Li Xiao of Funan enthroned the young emperor, seized power, and took sole control of the court. No one knew that the eldest prince, Luan Cheng (Li Cheng), had been saved at the cost of their lives by loyal retainers of the late emperor. He spent ten years in hiding on the northern frontier, operating an escort agency under an assumed name while secretly investigating the truth behind the fire. Princess Yue Xi 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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13. 163 我 We Stewed the World into One Big Family 我们把世界炖成了一家 Those Who Wish Will Take the Bait愿者尚钩Urban580k WordsOngoing (Ongoing) Ensemble cast + System + food + restaurant management. Three canon couples, one each in BL, GL, and BG. Romance, friendship, and family bonds all feature. After inheriting my grandfather's little restaurant, I recruit chefs from around the world and turn it into a world-class establishment. The story is told mainly through dialogue. The plot is divided into three strands: the main storyline, personal stories, and events, interwoven in chronological order. I often visited my grandfathe 7Reads—Score114d adds

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    A group portrait of restaurant management! It includes stories of both main characters and supporting characters. Currently, all characters are single and have no romantic pairings. The management storyline and each character's individual storyline are both exceptionally well-written!

14. 164 称 Taking Over the Gaming World, Starting as a Noob Outsourcer 称霸游戏从菜鸡外包开始 Rain Falls at This Moment此刻雨落Sports313k WordsOngoing Urban Online Gaming | Business Battle Comeback | Ensemble Cast Power Fantasy In the online game World of the Firmament, Jiang Che is a bottom-tier weakling everyone can push around. His gear gets stolen in dungeons, and when he goes out on quests, wealthy players hunt him down. Again and again, he’s crushed without the slightest chance to fight back. With nowhere left to turn, he takes on an outsourced game development project. Outsiders assume they’re just a cheap labor team, never realizing th —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No romantic pairing, ensemble cast, slice-of-life, online game, business war novel 💕 The villain is a whale (high-spending player) who gets intellectually crushed by a bunch of noob outsourced characters. Stable updates with 410,000 words in reserve, currently at 200,000. A worthwhile read! [Top Post] Leveling-up novel, chapter 5 is the most exciting part, lots of foreshadowing. If you like it, please add it to your bookshelf and leave a review. [Add to Bookshelf][Add to Bookshelf][Add to Bookshelf]

15. 165 初 First Encounter 初覆 Mo Yimo墨弋抹Mystery456k WordsOngoing Long ago, when the light of the Golden Crow shone into every corner of the heavens, the Dreamweaver and the River of Resentment were appointed as its vanguard, sent to seek out places its light had yet to reach. Back then, they were all known as the Fengyi. You’re telling me I got killed on my very first day after waking up? And by a book, of all things? I was just going down one flight of stairs, and I got decapitated. Does it count if my head made it to the first floor? With the most useless k 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In that instant, He Xi suddenly fainted. "Xiao Xi, stop fooling around, I won't laugh at you anymore. You didn't need to pretend to faint." But after poking the other's face several times without success, Huai Yin tried to connect with the mental marker, only to find that something seemed wrong. Nervously, she squatted down and checked the other's breath, feeling the warmth on her hand before she was relieved. She touched the forehead, "No fever." "Does a paper doll have a breath?" Huai Yin quickly stopped worrying about this question, "The ground must be cold, you'll catch a cold." Being an action-oriented person, she instinctively wanted to move the patient back to the bed. "Will it be okay to squeeze into one bed?" But seeing the pitiful little girl inside the glass dome in front of her, she hesitated before taking over the bed. Out of respect for the dead, she still kowtowed a few times: "I'm sorry to take your blanket." Then she put He Xi into the glass dome and covered her with the blanket. "Um... Why does it look a bit like a coffin?" Consciousness was fading. Night fell, the sky was very close, as if it were hanging overhead. He Xi fled among the rocks. She didn't know why she was running, what she was trying to shake off. She didn't know. All around her were mountains. Layer upon layer of peaks, crisscrossing ravines, sheer cliffs, and bottomless valleys. The shadows of the mountains stretched in all directions, reaching the horizon. The sky was low, almost touching the continuous mountain peaks, leaving no gap between heaven and earth. The wind swept through countless valleys, echoing dully. Beneath her feet was only a narrow path of scattered rocks. Beside her lay a bottomless abyss, its dark bottom hidden in the shadows. Looking up, she saw the imminent darkness of night; looking around, she saw endless mountains and valleys. Running through it all, she felt utterly insignificant. The mountains stood motionless, the sky heavy and oppressive. In this vast expanse of mountains, nestled on a hillside, stood a small house. The walls were made of rough, mud-brick walls, and the roof was covered with withered thatch, its edges torn and jagged by the mountain winds. There were no windows, only a small hole carved into the wall, dark and without a trace of light. The door was a rotten wooden plank, crookedly ajar, letting out heavy shadows through the cracks. The hut was nestled alone in the mountain valley, surrounded by steep cliffs, encircled by the massive mountain range. Compared to the towering mountains and ravines that stretched across the sky and earth, this hut was as small as a speck of dust lost in a crack in the rocks. Running closer, the gravel crunched underfoot. The only sound was the mountain wind sweeping through the valley; the hut was deathly silent, making it impossible to tell if anyone was inside. The low-hanging sky hung overhead, and behind it lay the bottomless ravine; the entire hut hung precariously in the crevice of the vast landscape, a scene of rugged grandeur. The magnificent scenery didn't inspire carefree thoughts; instead, it made He Xi feel suffocated by the cramped space around her. Her mood was low. On the gravelly path leading to the small house, He Xi felt lost and dejected. Where did this feeling come from? Was it from the road winding through the rice paddies, the sunset following the telephone poles? Was it from the rapeseed flowers in bloom, the bustling streets after school as the summer heat subsided? Or was it from the impending downpour, warming herself by the fire in the woodshed, holding a supermarket promotional poster, talking about what she would buy if she had money, watching the raindrops with her grandmother, her face warm from the fire? Or was it that the sky was still the same as that night ten years ago, making her feel so sentimental? An inexplicable sense of despondency made her squat down against the wall of the small house. The thatched roof of the house rustled softly in the wind. He Xi curled up against the wall, her consciousness gradually fading. The surrounding mountain shadows began to sway slightly, and the darkness of the abyss seemed to slowly flow towards her. Those memories of the past faded little by little, leaving only boundless weariness that permeated her entire being. In the illusion, she neither cried for help nor struggled; she simply crouched there quietly, letting the solitude of the surrounding mountains envelop her. Outside the glass dome, Huaiyin continued to pace back and forth. She would occasionally peek into the dome, watching He Xi lying motionless, her brows slightly furrowed, as if enduring a agonizing dream. "How can a [Paper Cover] withstand the negative emotions of [Mountain Ravine]?" Yue Liang clearly didn't think much of it. "They will find a way, we all believe it, because of [First Cover]." The woman's expression was unreadable. "Are you really sure?" The moon's face clearly showed dissatisfaction with the answer. "You still dare to talk? Last time, you actually called that [Undying Delusion-Holder] of the [Spiritual Unity] level [Immortal Obsession] level [Mountain Ravine] level. You even made such a basic mistake." "Perhaps I was drunk." The woman clearly didn't want to argue and fell asleep guarding the tower. "Really..." The man was completely oblivious. He lazily tilted his head, and the full moon followed his turn, slanting towards the horizon. The silvery moonlight shifted accordingly, and the large shadows cast by the mountains and ravines slowly moved across the ground. "Stubborn." The woman's words were unclear, whether from drunkenness or sleep. The moon glanced back and then dimmed. "I just want to find my talisman, my talisman..." He Xi muttered. "Is that thing made of straw and cloth really that important?" The man sighed. "Getting involved seems to have made things worse." "To die like this again?" The man looked at the scene before him. He Xi remained motionless, everything around him seemingly vanished, leaving only a patch of grass, a setting sun, and ants crawling all over it. "Before, you lost flesh and blood, yet you could still give birth to another life. Now, you're just a paper shell; what else can you lose?" The moon was about to set, and when the sun rose again, nothing would remain. The moon, its back to the sun's light, was like him bowing his head with his back to her. But there was a mirror there. Something was reflected in the mirror, reflecting a beam of light, a white blur as if the sky had been covered with a sheet of paper. "When was that left? I can't remember." The moon was still curious about this turning point. He quickly figured it out. "So the couple became the 'gods who should have descended ten years ago' for their daughter?" Sure enough, with the sound of steam, accompanied by a black and red phantom on the mirror, "It's a pity you didn't see your parents and grandparents, leaving this place in a daze." Just as the moon was about to leave... The sun seemed to have circled several times, the wild grass on the mountains grew taller and taller, and the plains returned to their previous state. It was like… When did the rain begin? Had it always been there? Or did it come from a very far place? The moon saw that He Xi had stood up sometime earlier, pushed open the door, and what was inside? The moon couldn't see. "This is very strange. Normally…" Soon he began to doubt whether gods truly existed. "Could there really be gods?" The door hinges creaked with a dull groan, like rotten wood rubbing together, as He Xi slowly pushed it open. The heavy mountain wind outside abruptly stopped, the howling echoes of the valleys vanished. There was no gloom as expected, no cold, musty smell of earthen walls; a ray of warm sunlight spilled across the threshold and into the small room. There were no tables or chairs, no furnishings, only a hazy, soft halo of light. Within the halo, four familiar figures stood quietly. They were her parents, and her grandparents. Her grandparents squatted down first. In her memory, her knees were bent, her arms outstretched, forming a shape she had known since childhood. The memory of taste lingers; it was the smell of soap and firewood. Her father was also squatting to her left, her mother standing to her right, arms outstretched as well. Neither of them spoke. They were both smiling. He Xi walked over. One step, then another, light and unreal, and then she ran. She lunged forward, but there was nothing. She missed. Her face collided with a cold light, devoid of warmth, the roughness of the cloth jacket, the smell of firewood. Her arms were closed, revealing only a pile of still-damp grass, the candlelight illuminating her face. She looked up. Grandma was still squatting there, arms still outstretched, a smile still on her face. But the spot where she had passed was fading little by little, like a drop of ink falling into water, slowly being washed away. He Xi reached out to grab it. She grasped a ray of light. The light leaked through her fingers, like water she couldn't hold onto. Her father's shoulder was gone first. Then her mother's hand was gone too. Grandma was the last to leave. As she left, her squatting posture remained unchanged, her outstretched arms remained unchanged, her smile remained unchanged—she just kept her arms outstretched, kept smiling, until nothing was left. He Xi knelt in the empty light. Her arms were still in the position of embracing someone. There was nothing in her arms. Only then did she understand. They hadn't come to embrace her. They had come to make her rush towards them again. Like the first time. Only this time, she was embraced. This time, there was no amulet hanging on her body anymore, but it felt like something was missing. Behind her, the mountain wind roared back, the deep howling echoed through the valleys once more, and the dark shadows of the continuous mountains pressed down again. The rotten wooden door slammed shut, severing that brief encounter. Inside the glass enclosure, the eyelashes of the unconscious He Xi trembled wildly, two lines of clear tears slowly sliding down her paper-thin cheeks, soaking the bedding beneath her. "They wouldn't even give me a goodbye." He murmured softly, the moonlight dimming slightly. "It turns out that the most hurtful thing is not even having time to say a word."

16. 166 浴 Reborn in the Flames: From a World in Chaos to Glory 浴火重生：从乱世走向辉煌 Cute Crocodile God萌萌的鼍神Urban1.4M WordsOngoing The rating has just come in, and it will rise later. Rebirth + alternate history + no System + resistance-war espionage A hundred-year-old man, Wang Anqing, dies alone amid the chaos of war... Reborn in the resistance-war era, he must start over from scratch. Watch how this teenage boy grows step by step, makes up for the regrets of his previous life, and ultimately rewrites his fate and history. 6.9kReads9.2Score48014d adds

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    Yes, I'm recommending myself 😏 A centenarian veteran of the War of Resistance Against Japan is reborn back to the Anti-Japanese War era to save the country and its people. It's unsystematic, quite realistic, and written in a simple yet delicate style. The protagonist is based on my maternal grandfather, and also features many other heroic figures from modern history. It's morally sound, full of patriotism, and features a wonderful ensemble cast. Thank you for your support 😊😊

17. 167 晨 Ode to Morning Blossoms 晨花颂 Old Heaven's Wife老天婆Ancient Romance3.9M WordsOngoing (This is my first time writing a book, and I’m not very good at writing blurbs or categorizing books, so please bear with me.) Three chapters a day, posted at 9:00, 15:00, and 21:00. One day off each month (no updates on that day). Content warnings: 1. This story contains niche emotional themes, so please read with care. 2. The countries and regions in this story are fictional, though based on real-world counterparts. Please don’t assume they refer to any specific real places. 3. The characters 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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18. 168 杜 The Story of Du Yi 杜懿传 The White Fox Is Still a Fox白狐亦狐Eastern Fantasy525k WordsOngoing “The Heavenly Barrier? Why would the Heavenly Court and Divine Realm put up a barrier! If you raise one, then I, Du Yi, will break it with everything I’ve cultivated! I want all under heaven to live as one, with every creature in its proper place and every cultivator free to pursue their own path!” “I’ll break every law with a streak of rainbow across the clouds!” Du Yi declared to the Sages of the Three Teachings and the Gods of Water and Fire. Thousands of years ago, the Gods of Water and 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ensemble pieces, where everyone is like a protagonist.

19. 169 棋 The Game Ends 棋止 The White Fox Is Still a Fox白狐亦狐Eastern Fantasy426k WordsCompleted From the moment he was born, Du Yi seemed destined for a life already laid out for him. After experiencing all kinds of things in the world, Du Yi still held fast to his words: "Let everything fall where the wind takes it, and still protect the heart's original purpose." 10Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 170 前 I Was a Dog in My Previous Life 前世是一条狗 Mo Moxi莫墨惜Historical108k WordsCompleted (Tales of the Ming Dynasty!) Huang Quan, a city boy crushed by his family of origin, the college entrance exam, and other pressures, goes through every day in a daze... When he sees pet dogs being cared for better than people, he really wishes he could be a pampered dog in his next life. But a freak lightning strike sends him back 580 years, into his past life during the Zhengtong era of the Ming Emperor Yingzong. And in that past life, he really was a dog: a Taihang hound belonging to a mil 2Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 171 魔 The Book of Mara 魔罗书 The Wandering Minstrel, General Saddle游吟马鞍将Eastern Fantasy387k WordsCompleted An Eastern fantasy novel of mystery and magic: In an era of chaos, the millennia-old undying demons once sealed away, the Dark Demon, Soul-Eater Demon, Plague Demon, Earth Mother, and others, reappear in the mortal world, coveting the Grandmasters’ sacred tome of wisdom, the Book of Mara, and plotting a dark conspiracy that could destroy heaven and earth... As the powerful Grandmasters travel far and wide to seal away demonic threats, they struggle to uncover the key hidden within the Book of Ma 76Reads—Score—14d adds

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22. 172 诀 The Dao-Cutting Art 诀天道 Yue Xin Hengtian月信恒天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no clichéd plot, a cunning lead, fully realized characters, no System, twin swords) The twin swords ring out, cleaving the heavens. Let souls be severed and bones torn out as you will. The world shall know no more bloody storms. I am both demon and god! With everything shattered, can it be made whole again? Faced with the shackles of fate, he will cut them apart with his twin swords! The gods and demons wage war for a hundred years. The Heavenly Dao is merciless, treati 3.6kReads—Score28914d adds

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    I'm recommending this book to fellow readers suffering from a reading slump! The very first chapter is a god-like achievement! It's an Eastern fantasy, without any system tropes. It's about using two swords to shatter fate, the plot is engaging, and the characters are all well-developed and relatable. You won't regret investing in it!

23. 173 枯 The Dying Lamp Rekindled: The Prison Rose Returns 枯灯复燃，狱中玫瑰归来 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted Five years ago, she was the eldest daughter of the Qian family, admired by everyone. But she was framed over her family's reputation and charged with murder, falling from the clouds into the mire and ending up behind bars. Behind those high walls, she met Zhao Yi, a woman imprisoned for financial crimes who nevertheless wielded absolute power inside. In their sunless days, they became each other's light, enduring more than two thousand nights together. Five years later, Qian Xin walks out of p 31Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The author's ensemble cast is excellent.

24. 174 鼠 The Rat King Forced Me to Cultivate, and I Got Rich Across Worlds by Snagging Bargains 鼠王逼我修仙，我靠捡漏暴富万界 A Traveler in a Famine Year荒年客Urban857k WordsOngoing [Ordinary Mortal's Treasure-Hunting Cultivation] [Treasure Hunts and Mysteries] [Secret-Realm Expeditions] [Unearthing Treasures Across the Myriad Worlds] [Laid-Back Immortal Cultivation] [Secret-Realm Dungeon Adventures] [Lighthearted and Relaxed] Qin Lie: “Immortal, demon, or Buddha, I don't care. Anyone who gets in the way of my treasure hunt and path to immortality dies!” Treasure-Hunting Mouse: “Kid, you've got a big mouth!” Qin Lie: “If we can't kill them, we'll just run!” From antique s 12.7kReads8.1Score1.3k14d adds

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    A pure treasure hunting and adventure novel!

25. 175 人 Life Is a Rare Gift 人生难得 Useless Xi废物兮Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing The National Security Ministry’s Fourteenth Division is a department created specifically to manage spirits. It oversees the work and daily lives of spirits living in secret among humans. Chang Xiaoying, an employee in the Fourteenth Division’s Benefits and Welfare Section, was injured on duty in an accident. She lost three years of memories, as well as her ability to feel hunger and dream. Once she recovered and returned to work, she was assigned to a post in Gongcheng, Yuesheng Province, as a 74Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    In this book, the male and female leads don't have a romantic relationship or know each other well; their main role is to maintain the main plot. The author excels at writing ensemble pieces, and every supporting character is particularly outstanding, each with their own individual storyline. The female supporting character, Zhu Yuanji, even has more screen time than the female lead, but it doesn't feel out of place at all. Highly recommended!

26. 176 羽 The Fragrant Chronicle of Yutang 羽棠芳菲录 Silver Moon Chacha银月茶茶Ancient Romance581k WordsOngoing [All-knowing ensemble cast + nine-way “love” + historical political intrigue script-killing game (The Yutang Blossoms) + two modern-day people hiding their identities + tragic ending] Jiang Yuyan was a university student in a small county town in northern China. She simply went to sleep in her rented apartment, then opened her eyes to find herself transmigrated into the body of the general’s legitimate daughter in the state of Nanyuan, right in the middle of a battlefield. What happened during t 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Just read it. I've recommended it too many times, and typing it all is tiring. I won't go into details; the synopsis is very clear: an omniscient group portrait.

27. 177 凤 The Phoenix's Lament 凤泣凰 Mu Lan Ru Xue慕兰如雪Ancient Romance579k WordsOngoing [Alternate history + xianxia fantasy + political intrigue + historical romance + heroes vying for power + country and people] A mutual journey of devotion and salvation between a general's orphaned daughter and an illegitimate son Set against a chaotic age, the male and female leads grow together. She was born into a general's family, but her father was killed on the border between two countries by a spy sent by the enemy kingdom to infiltrate their ranks. The spy fled into the depths of the for 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is my first time writing a novel, so I don't quite understand what the original poster meant. My book features an ensemble cast, is extremely slow-paced, has a classic Chinese style, and even minor characters get their share of attention. I feel the world-building is vast, it's a fictional political intrigue story, written in a retro style, and includes fantasy elements.

28. 178 救 Help! I Can’t Be a Songstress! 救命啊！我可当不了歌女！ Twenty Mu Mu-chan二十木木酱Modern Romance267k WordsOngoing [Transmigration] [Period] [Ensemble Cast] "Have I transmigrated?? Why is this plot exactly like when Yiping went back to the Lu family to ask for money?!" After transmigrating, I tried every way I could to change my fate. All I wanted was to work hard and make money. Step by step, I transformed from a saleswoman at a qipao shop to a cram-school teacher, then to a small-time investor. I also endured upheaval in my birth family, relatives being arrested, friends being murdered, and the world aroun 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead transmigrated into the "Yi Ping" universe? No way! She's going to defy fate! Highly recommended for fans of ensemble drama! It's amazing!! [Top Post]

29. 179 雪 Snowfall Over the Ashes of War 雪烬烽烟 Little Xiaozi小肖梓Two Male Leads1.3M WordsOngoing A gripping story led by two male protagonists! Republican-era espionage, fiery resistance against the Japanese, and multiple emotional storylines: sweetness amid the heartbreak, passion beneath the pain. Every character is sharp, and every chapter brings a major twist. From young scholars returning from overseas to battle-hardened soldiers, they’re all vividly drawn, staking their lives to defend their beliefs. Shanghai in the Republican era: war spreads like wildfire. The neon lights of the fo 58Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Do you watch the spy drama "Double South"?

30. 180 逆 Seeking Truth Against the Tide: I'm No Rebel 逆世寻真：我才不是反贼 Supersonic Flying Monkey极速飞天猴Eastern Fantasy506k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + mystery + revenge + growth + friendship] [Cheerful puppy-like doctor + sincere but laid-back prince + warmhearted embroiderer + rebel swordsman + loyal guard + haughty rich heir + brothel successor + eccentric shaman doctor] Lu Changfeng's greatest dream is to pay off his gambling-addict mother's debts, then become a carefree traveling doctor, with the added bonus of hearing the common people sing his praises. That dream is derailed, and it all starts with those rebels. Lu Chang 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Multi-protagonist ensemble

31. 181 羽 Ascension, Yet No Immortality 羽化非仙 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉Xianxia740k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no harem, not a transmigration story] [There is no sect competition, and yet it is the truest sect competition of all: the losers will see their lives, sects, traditions, and even their entire races erased.] The righteous path is not as bright and noble as it appears; The demonic path is not as cruel and bloodthirsty as it is portrayed; But evil cultivators are even more wicked than anyone could imagine. Here, there is love that spans ten thousand years, hatred that 5.1kReads—Score63914d adds

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    "Does the fact that my golden core is an insect egg make me a bad person?! Shouldn't good and evil be judged by actions?!" The righteous cultivator was hysterical, but the demonic cultivators around him simply said, "Insects are good at bewitching people." ❤️

32. 182 言 Words That Never Miss 言出次随 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉37k WordsCompleted Say it, and it happens next time 863Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 183 海 Tales of a Youngster from Haikou 海口少年旧事 The Long Road of the Great Way大道远途Urban496k WordsCompleted Haikou, Hainan, 2011. A boy leaning on crutches walks into the high school division of Haixiu High. His mother leaves him with the words, “You can only rely on yourself,” then drives away in a Mercedes-Benz S350. He has no money, no reputation, and no one to back him. With a storm brewing, he’s determined to forge his own path despite the cold stares. But school is a battleground, where the weak are bullied and mocked. There’s no such thing as an easy youth. “I know exactly what I want, but the 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the 2010s, this novel portrays the lives of people born in the 1990s and 1995s, with each volume containing over 100,000 words and a single protagonist. Characters from the previous volume become the protagonists of the new one. Each character has a complete arc of growth, every event has a cause, process, and result, and every relationship involves growth or separation. It's grounded, intellectually simplistic, and avoids unnecessary padding; everything is intricately linked, and every detail of seemingly mundane school life can foreshadow later developments. This is the best ensemble novel I've read in recent years.

34. 184 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 158Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [A Portrait of Power and Intrigue, Completed] The hardships of the weak overcoming the strong, the entanglements of past and present lives, leave behind a slightly regretful ending—a small country on the Silk Road, young men and women, without power and intrigue, without borrowing the might of the Han Dynasty, how can they resist the iron hooves of the Xiongnu?

35. 185 少 The Young Imperial Guard 少年金吾卫 Xiao Yilian萧逸莲Martial Arts715k WordsCompleted This is a martial arts novel set in an alternate history. A mysterious jade pendant leads to the founding of a brand-new princely residence. The protagonists are a group of sunny, cheerful young people. They have no blood feud over a father’s murder, nor any grudge over the destruction of their families. All they have is passionate conviction and the courage to root out traitors and drive away evil. After one drinking session, the heir sells himself to the crown prince. From then on, ruler and s 141Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An ensemble piece, but it shouldn't be considered a 50/50 split.

36. 186 三 Legends of the Three Realms and the Dragon's Journey 三界传说与龙行 Xiao Yilian萧逸莲Ancient Romance534k WordsCompleted Born a good-for-nothing, protected by a dragon prince, he bears Heaven’s will in an ordinary mortal body. United in purpose, they combine their strength to defend the light of the human world. Yan Runcheng had bundled himself up tightly and burrowed deep beneath a heap of quilts. All he wanted was to sleep until the end of time. But a resolute hand lifted the warm darkness that shielded his head from the light. “Sleepy master of the divine weapon,” Ao Shuo said, without a hint of reproach, as if 96Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 187 浮 A Glorious Dream, Mountains and Rivers Far Away 浮华梦山河远 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦Ancient Romance521k WordsCompleted Is marrying up into a noble family a ladder to the clouds, or a blade at your throat? Everyone envies a merchant’s daughter who marries into a marquis’s household. But after a torrential rain in Huazhou, everything changes. Her husband gets caught up in the succession struggle, and she’s abducted by human traffickers... Even her family thinks she’ll never come back. But she not only returns, she also becomes the owner of Baoxing Trading House. Every time you think she’s finally found her foo 70Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This long novel features excellent characters, both the main and supporting roles; the supporting characters are not used as mere plot devices to highlight the main characters.

38. 188 要 If We’re Dating, Let’s Make It an Older Woman-Younger Man Romance 要谈就谈姐弟恋 Jiang Xiaopai江小排Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + every couple features an older woman and younger man + three-year age gap + all three couples are devoted to each other] Liu Ke: A calculating female CEO, unconventional in appearance, who loves to compete, snatch what she wants, and put on a show Wang Zheng: Heir to a private dental hospital, a sunny, cheerful schemer Yuan Man: A coquettish, color-loving girl who dreams of becoming an internet celebrity Liu Qi: A gloomy, pitiful rich kid who can’t speak Chinese Wang Nan: A gorg 36Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 189 蝶 Butterflies and Spies 蝶来谍网 The Internet Is Like This网是如焉Urban465k WordsCompleted A beautiful female bandit blunders into Harbin's espionage network. She takes a male spy hostage, only to find herself trapped in bed with him. The two decide to plot together in private and put their plans into action beyond their bedroom door. They spill blood in a bandit stronghold, root out traitors in a brothel on Peach Blossom Lane, lie in wait to catch bandits at an illegal gambling den, and smash up an opium house to rid the area of its evils... This is neither fantasy nor a story about 15.4kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds

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    This novel is good.

40. 190 这 There’s Something Seriously Wrong with This Game 这游戏十分有十二分不对劲 Hua Yanyu花炎语Sports279k WordsOngoing If a strange app mysteriously appeared on your phone, would you tap on it? If you discovered that one of the games you played could affect reality, or that the two worlds affected each other, would you still focus only on the game? A warlock with an unlimited skill pool who swings a ten-meter greatsword at your head over the slightest disagreement, or Zhao Yun, who comes with exceptionally high damage resistance and charges like a silver dragon at the drop of a hat. Which would you prefer? If ne 15Reads—Score114d adds

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    (๑•̀‧̫•́๑)

41. 191 挖 Mining? How Can You Mine Without an Electric Rat? 挖矿？没有电耗子怎么挖啊 Kata Mengxi咔嗒萌兮Urban284k WordsOngoing The rating just came out. Here's hoping it keeps climbing, haha. [Everyday life] [No CP] [Higher-Dimensional Arrival] [Beast Taming] [Academy] [Resisting Foreign Enemies] [Mythology Awakens] Higher dimensions descend, and spiritual qi revival begins. Blue Star enters the age of beast taming. Zhang Shi relies on the mining tool 5090TI that came with his transmigration to amass cultivation resources. But is this world really as harmonious as the anime from his previous life made it seem? If defeat 19Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    With perfect timing, rigorous logic, and consistently high intelligence, Zhang Shi transmigrates with a mining artifact. With a simple tap of his "Electric Mouse," he acquires all the mineral veins, fighting desperately against his fateful predicament!

42. 192 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical168k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 189Reads—Score10414d adds

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    A complex ensemble drama of power struggles, featuring a decisive protagonist and equally intelligent supporting characters. It blends elements of imperial succession, factional infighting, territorial expansion, exoneration of old cases, and counter-espionage. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

43. 193 默 The Silent Century 默声世纪 Outrunning the Old Lobster跑赢老龙虾Urban316k WordsOngoing 15Reads—Score214d adds

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    All the characters are portrayed with great spirit. The combination of a highly intelligent group, time travel, and voice control is really novel and completely breaks away from the homogenized formula. The early dual-narrative structure is clear, with the main characters perceiving each other through sound across time and space, and joining hands with their best friends and the three spiritual flowers to fight against the villains. The later plot, featuring time travel, powerful alliances, and a final showdown, is incredibly exciting, with foreshadowing and plot twists building layer by layer, making for a fully immersive reading experience! Author @Outrun the Old Lobster The pacing of the plot is excellent, featuring both thrilling and intense action sequences as well as heartwarming and touching moments. The characters are very well-developed, with everyone being intelligent and vividly portrayed. Neither the protagonists nor the antagonists are stereotypical. Highly recommended!

44. 194 神 The Land Where Gods Speak 神说之地 Ge Yan阁言Mystery94k WordsOngoing Death game + mystery + puzzle-solving + supernatural powers + mind games + ensemble cast + high-octane action Fast-paced and plot-driven, the kind of story where you can never guess what the next chapter will bring. When Dongfang Yao wakes up, he finds himself trapped in a strange room. To get out, he has to solve a puzzle game. He never expected his very first room to be a destruction-level game that puts life and death in the balance... Only after he clears the game and makes it out does he re 98Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Extremely brain-teasing, a battle of wits, multiplayer mode available.

45. 195 仨 With Three Villainous Dads, How Could I Be Any Good? 仨爹是反派，我又能是什么好东西 Taro and Shiitake芋头东菇Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good Power Fantasy | Beloved by All | Strong Female Lead | No Romance | Ensemble Cast | All Villains] Ling Shuang is reborn, with one goal in mind: to become the greatest villain under heaven. After lying low for seven years, just as she starts to get the hang of it, three top-tier villain dads suddenly drop into her life. One is a disillusioned, world-weary crippled prince; one is a sinister, scheming master poison doctor; and one is a peerlessly beautiful man whose every word can turn th 42Reads—Score514d adds
46. 196 荒 A Dream of Flowers on the Wasteland 荒原百花梦 Flower Child Redheart花童红心Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The space-time universe, the Ark of Heaven, the Interstellar Alliance, the illusory realm: what kind of existence is the world we live in? From the ancient age of gods and demons, through the classical age of wandering heroes, to the modern age of technology, and finally the future age of artificial intelligence, the history of intelligent civilization seems to be a cycle... Will artificial life ever develop independent consciousness, gain a soul and intelligence, and ultimately replace intellig 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A captivating ensemble novel with complex and nuanced character relationships. The plot is original and unconventional.

47. 197 末 Doomsday Countdown: How Did the Heroine Become an Immortal? 末日倒计时：女主怎么成仙了 Kan Xinqing阚心晴Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Faithful couple + strong heroine + devoted hero + transmigrate + past and present lives + cultivation] A sightseeing-style monster hunt through Harbin, Xicheng, Xina City, and beyond, with repeated journeys between the modern world and ancient times. Mu Shuang was born on an Yiyou day, with a low-grade destiny and exceptional talent in wood cultivation. Before she knew anything about the world of cultivation, Murong Shuangshuang, a daughter of an influential family, took her place at the highes 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A modern-day cultivation story featuring a female protagonist and a passionate ensemble cast!

48. 198 规 Mastering the Rules 规则掌握 I Am Fahai of Jinshan Temple贫僧金山寺法海Urban601k WordsOngoing [Cultivation Novel, No Cliches, No Transmigration, No Harem, No System, Ensemble Cast, Genius Protagonist, Everyone Is Smart, Everyday Life, Maoshan Magic, Scientific Cultivation, Ghost-Hunting, A Tribute to the Classics] Ghosts are neither mysterious nor eerie. They are simply another form of human existence. They can be good or bad, and they have feelings of joy and sorrow, love and hate... What does it mean to be a true Taoist priest? Should you really capture every ghost you see? This is an 11Reads—Score214d adds

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    A group portrait, exorcising ghosts in Maoshan, a cultivation novel, featuring both literary and martial arts talents, and the warmth of everyday life. Thank you for your support.

49. 199 扣 Cutting My Pay? My Real Dad's Here! 扣我工资？亲爹上线了！ Meng Daqi孟大奇Urban326k WordsOngoing The day I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the station manager docked 6,000 yuan from my wages. “You're almost dead. What do you need money for? To burn as offerings?” I put up with it for three years, until he decided I was an easy target. Then, just as I put the gasoline hose to my mouth, a System suddenly burst to life in my mind. The rules were simple: Recover every cent stolen from me by legal means, and I could extend my life. Help others recover every cent stolen from them, and —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A ensemble piece, not invincible! A book that will make you want to take a break and keep reading after the first chapter. Deliveryman Gong Ping, carrying a gasoline can 🛢️🛢️🛢️, hollows out the unscrupulous corporations one by one. It's satisfying and heartwarming, without being frustrating. Highly recommended. "Terminal Illness Deliveryman, Turns the Tables and Hollows Out the Unscrupulous Group," also known as "Withholding My Salary, My Father is Online!"

50. 200 亿 With Billions of Talents, I Sweep Across All Races and Become Myself Again 亿万天赋，我横扫万族，做回自己 Self-Destructing Truck自爆卡车Urban232k WordsOngoing [Invasion by all races + supernatural abilities + apocalypse + ensemble cast + emotions + psychology + somewhat dark + not mindless + not a power fantasy + slow-paced] After the invasion of the myriad races, the aloof campus belle fell in love with me after I awakened supernatural abilities. Was it love that came too late, or a desperate compromise for survival? Disaster followed disaster, and everything seemed to reek of conspiracy. Was it the outsiders' scheme, or was someone acting with ulter 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Superpowers, ensemble cast, romantic pairings

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