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1. 1 关 My Life as a Grunt in an Evil Organization 关于我在邪恶组织里当杂兵这件事 Yuan Chuanhan鸢川寒Romance453k WordsCompleted (The full text has been edited to fix typos and parts of the plot.) I, Shi Jian Qian Sui Li, am an ordinary first-year high school girl. Today, I registered as a foot soldier in the notorious evil organization Samael. While other teenagers my age are enjoying their youth, overflowing with pent-up hormones, secretly fantasizing about becoming heroes and having a romantic encounter with the cutest girl in school, or actually putting on battle suits and fighting the forces of darkness lurking in s 13.1kFavorites21.6kClicks/ch12.4kGifts

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   It's an ensemble piece in a Japanese light novel, set in a tokusatsu (special effects) world. After finishing it, I just naturally grew to like the female protagonist. The world-building and setting are truly amazing; how did they manage to blend so many jokes and gags together so smoothly? The aftertaste was so strong, there's no substitute on any other platform, so I reread it. [Please!]

2. 2 摆 Give Up, Give Up, Give Up!!! 摆烂，摆烂，摆烂！！！ The Beginning of the Clouds初云之初Romance1.1M WordsCompleted It took the eldest prince nearly thirty years to understand one thing: don’t force your way into a lane that isn’t right for you. . Listen up, everyone! I’m not fighting for the throne! . My father is the emperor. My sister will be empress someday, and my nephew will be emperor after her! . While my father is alive, I’m the eldest prince. When my sister rules, I’ll be the emperor’s uncle. When my nephew rules, I’ll be the senior elder of the imperial family! . As long as I don’t want to be emper 124.4kFavorites193.8kClicks/ch1MGifts

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   An ancient-era novel with no romantic pairing, it's quite funny. The protagonist is the eldest prince, and he remains a child throughout the entire story. He's reborn as a child and wholeheartedly pursues his dreams. It's also a ensemble piece; the protagonist's mother's upbringing is truly remarkable and makes you exclaim, "Wow!" Reading really is beneficial! Overall, I highly recommend it! It's a very interesting novel. [Thumbs up]

3. 3 江 The Eight Delicacies Restaurant of the Martial World 江湖八珍楼 Wishful Thinking求之不得Romance955k WordsCompleted [Complete] Please leave a five-star review! “Golden Hairpins” and “The Eight Delicacies Inn: The Nine Provinces Cauldron Arc” are coming soon. The Eight Delicacies Inn has plenty of food. All wandering martial arts foodies are welcome! An unconventional food story + martial-world ensemble cast + occasional silliness + occasional passion + a healing road-trip story featuring a private kitchen on wheels. The heroine is laid-back, but that doesn’t stop the private dishes she cooks from becoming a s 23.1kFavorites24.6kClicks/ch30.8kGifts

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   A road trip story filled with culinary delights and a touch of mystery. The more companions you gather, the more exciting the adventures become! I especially love the descriptions of the other characters' experiences; there's a truly diverse cast, and you can really tell the author genuinely loves each one. The most important thing isn't your past experiences, but who you want to become. Life is short, but the future is in your own hands. I loved it!

4. 4 没 No One Understands Seven-Five Better Than I Do 没人比我更懂七五 Little Fox in the Past小狐昔里No CP1.0M WordsCompleted Coming in May: A Teacher's Example, an original male-lead story with no romance, a supernatural ghost-hunting series. Blurb: Li Wang: Nobody knows the world of Seven Heroes and Five Gallants better than I do, after all, I've transmigrated into it as one of its characters, though I nearly got killed from the start. I'm just a cannon-fodder character, so this isn't a great situation. Male lead traits: Naturally frail, skilled with a judge's writing brush, 27kFavorites63kClicks/ch121.5kGifts

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   A spin-off of Seven Heroes and Five Gallants, this is an ensemble piece with no romantic pairings. The genre includes martial arts, detective work, and food. The protagonist is a time traveler; he's very intelligent and quick-witted. Even those who haven't read Seven Heroes and Five Gallants can enjoy this story. I really enjoyed the main characters eating and bickering with their friends. I only liked the crazy cat figurine, but everyone was so funny!!

5. 5 一 One-Star Idol Comeback Plan 一星偶像逆袭计划 Know Not the Flying Feathers不知飞羽No CP625k WordsCompleted [To avoid misunderstanding the first chapter's perspective, a reminder: Xingdou is the protagonist] This novel has 60% anti-piracy protection. Please don't offer writing advice (important). Xingdou is an idol trainee at an idol development academy. Even when people judge him “unsuited to be an idol” and “untalented,” nothing can stop him from wanting to become one. After graduation, Xingdou barely manages to debut with a small agency, but he remains unknown, even less memorable than a random pa 28.9kFavorites58.7kClicks/ch50.7kGifts

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   Rebirth + ensemble cast + coming-of-age story, no romantic pairing The protagonist, after failing to achieve his dreams in his past life, suddenly discovers he's just a game character, and is given a second chance to shine in this life! Many people have a crush on him, but he turns out to be a career-driven guy—it's hilarious! Although some of the dialogue is a bit awkward, it's well-written, and I enjoyed it! Everyone has experienced failure, but few have the courage to start over. Xingdou has truly worked hard, reminding me of a phoenix rising from the ashes, a rebirth from the brink of death. Congratulations! You've achieved the dream that once seemed unattainable!

6. 6 在EN Pretending to Be an Overseas Contestant on a Boy Group Survival Show 在男团选秀假扮海外选手 Self-Destructing Truck自爆卡车No CP465k WordsCompleted *The second set of illustrations is up! If you can only see the first set, please update the app. For watermarked versions, see Weibo @A Self-Destructing Truck. *Comments related to real people will be deleted. I didn't delete the other comments, so please don't argue in the comments section. [Warnings are below. Anyone trying to identify real-life inspirations will be disappointed.] Upcoming story 1: "A Field Guide to Failing at Fanservice" (original, no CP) Upcoming story 2: "I Draw the Underc 101kFavorites216.3kClicks/ch183.2kGifts

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   This is a talent show novel set in the entertainment industry. It contains a small amount of a system (but it's not a major element). It features an ensemble cast and no romantic pairings. The story revolves around the protagonist's transformation and successful debut. It truly portrays a ensemble piece—a group of people gathering together in a lively atmosphere, then going their separate ways, but always coming together again eventually. The friendship/clash dynamic is so captivating; it not only shows dormitory friendships but also group bonds. The author is so skilled at writing; I'm totally shipping clashes now. Also, I've never been a fan of any celebrities, but watching this gave me a profound understanding of the process—it was hilarious. In short, Yuzu, you're the best!!

7. 7 邪 I Am Actually A Dark God?! 邪神竟是我自己 Ning Shijiu宁世久Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted This is your third year since you transmigrated to another world. Despite starting out unable to understand the language or read the script, you worked relentlessly, passed the Inquisition's entrance exam, and became a civil servant with insurance and a pension. Humanity in this world has retreated into underground cities. They face more than cramped quarters, scarce oxygen, and famine: lurking in the darkness are cultists of the Evil Gods and monsters. The Inquisition stands on the front lines 150.2kFavorites168.8kClicks/ch568.8kGifts

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   A fantastical ensemble piece, very enjoyable. The content is basically a chaotic battle between gods and non-humans, and the plot is incredibly poignant—I truly empathized with the characters. Clicking on it lets you see the sun and moon clashing! They appear as children, but have the minds of middle schoolers! While watching, I felt like I was accompanying the protagonist on a long journey, traversing countless stars, leaving only memories! Overall, a very enjoyable watch, thank you for the treat!

8. 8 我 I Truly Am Not a Wise King! 我真不是明君！ Wei Huo危火No CP877k WordsCompleted [Complete. Bonus chapters will be released at the end of September.] Blurb: In his previous life, Qu Dubian made his debut after fans obsessively voted for him, thanks to his acting skills and his ability to play a helpless, scheming green tea. One day, he transmigrated and became a little prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty, whose mother had died early. Not only did he have just three days left to live, he was also bound to a [Disease Simulator] that could extend his lifespan. There were three w 281.2kFavorites377.7kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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   A time-traveling ensemble piece with a system, about a seemingly naive yet cunning prince surviving in the palace. The story well-developed the power struggles and familial bonds within the royal family. Despite his many trials, Xiao Qi ultimately finds himself alone, a far cry from his carefree youth.

9. 9 这 I'm Done Being This Team's Manager! 这球队经理我不干了！ Chao Jiji朝唧唧Romance788k WordsCompleted Melon in Inarizaki is now updating: "The Inarizaki Manager Wants to Climb the Wall Every Day" The new arc, “By the Sea: A Sweltering Summer,” is now loading 1. My name is Sato Meneo, and I'm a team manager. I'm only sixteen this year, but I've already got four years of experience as a manager. But none of the teams I've worked with know how to act like normal people. First, there were the monsters on Teiko Middle School's basketball team, who kept breaking basketball hoops. Then there was the p 38.8kFavorites58kClicks/ch103.1kGifts

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   This is a spin-off ensemble piece, a crossover of Haikyuu!!, Prince of Tennis, and Kuroko's Basketball, with a focus on Haikyuu!! (Since they all play volleyball, it's definitely an ensemble piece). The female lead is a grumpy but adorable girl who accidentally becomes the manager of the volleyball team. The romance and plot run parallel, and the couple is really sweet! The friendship between the friends is also wonderful! In summary: So youthful! I love it! A pure and sweet love story between a young manzai comedian, wishing them a long and happy life together!

10. 10 折 Broken Silk 折绾 Zhi Youjiu枝呦九Romance592k WordsCompleted "Zhe Wan's novel is getting a print edition! The author has posted a giveaway on Weibo to send copies to readers. Go check it out!" [Back to age fifteen, and raise myself all over again] After her elder half-sister dies in childbirth, leaving behind a son, Zhe Wan is given by her adoptive mother in marriage to her brother-in-law, the heir of the Duke of Ying, as his second wife. Her adoptive mother says, "Once you're married, take good care of your sister's son. I'll look after your birth mot 83.8kFavorites157.8kClicks/ch88kGifts

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    A story of rebirth in ancient times, where the protagonist is reborn and rebuilds her life. This is an atypical female-centric novel, unlike typical face-slapping stories. The female lead diligently cultivates her strength, climbing the ranks step by step. She is kind but also possesses her own sharp edges, and is a very gentle person. The female protagonist has a firm belief and determination, and the girls have a good relationship, redeeming each other. This story is essentially devoid of a male lead, and the female lead doesn't have much affection for him or his child.

11. 11 全EN Global University Entrance Examination 全球高考 Mu Su Li木苏里Danmei (BL)601k WordsCompleted The Global Unified High-Risk Examination, commonly known as the Global Exam. Take the test in person; pass and live. The exam system is revised every month, with occasional random changes. Synopsis: Two big shots outdo each other in being outrageous. One-on-one, happy ending, complete nonsense. Theme: Human nature is good 2.6MFavorites2.4MClicks/ch3MGifts

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    This is my fourth viewing; it's an infinite flow micro-group portrait. Each level is interestingly designed, and the way the main characters solve the puzzles is unconventional and bizarre, which is very entertaining. The strong couple has a sweet romance. The world is wonderful and grand, welcome home!

12. 12 地 The Earth Goes Online 地球上线 Mo Chenhuan莫晨欢Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted This story is entirely fictional, born of imagination and not based on reality. Half a year ago, tens of thousands of enormous black phantom towers appeared all over the world, hovering above cities. Chemists, physicists, religious groups... no one had any answers. Six months later, people had gotten used to them and stopped paying attention. One day, Tang Mo saw a flying insect collide with one of the phantom black towers. It didn’t pass through. The next day, a childlike, clear voice made 1.1MFavorites1.2MClicks/ch2.6MGifts

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    A sci-fi infinite flow ensemble piece, with a dark/fairy tale style (I really don't understand why this needs to be mentioned). Both the main characters are strong, the romance flows smoothly without being forced or awkward, and the storylines of the various levels are very interesting. I liked it!

13. 13 无 Infinite Trainees 无限练习生 Delusional Crow妄鸦Danmei (BL)953k WordsCompleted The down-on-his-luck magician Zong Jiu transmigrates into a book. He lands in a horror survival-game show novel, as the pretty-boy cannon fodder who dies horribly in the first round of evaluations. This competition is interesting: out of more than ten thousand contestants, only a hundred can debut, and the center position wins a universal wish coupon. Most people would probably be scared to death on the spot. But Zong Jiu isn’t afraid at all. He goes wild from start to finish, pulling off one o 790.9kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch1.5MGifts

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    An infinite flow ensemble piece, very good. A strong couple, the boss is the top and the player is the bottom. A nemesis is a nemesis, and a nemesis can't become a wife... Getting off topic, the tension between the two is so great, like two hunters luring and preying on each other. The level design is also very interesting, and the supporting characters and ghost NPCs are quite cute.

14. 14 文 Cultural Relics Are Not To Be Messed With 文物不好惹 Mu Su Li木苏里Danmei (BL)311k WordsCompleted [Hot-tempered, sharp-tongued demon blade, gong] X [antique restorer, shou] As a graduate of an obscure major, Qi Chen thought it was rare to find a job opening in his field. But when he clicked on it, he felt something about the way he’d opened the page must have been wrong… Position: Antique Restorer Job description: 1. Applicants skilled in restoring metal artifacts preferred. 2. Applicants with strong nerves and the ability to stay calm under pressure preferred. 3. Applicants with self-defen 368.2kFavorites414.9kClicks/ch98.6kGifts

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    A supernatural and fantastical group of characters, with elements of cultivation and deities. A lighthearted and sweet story about a pure and innocent love between the two main characters. Although it was written in 2015, it's still quite well-written.

15. 15 大 Heavy Fog 大雾 Yan Liangyu颜凉雨Danmei (BL)338k WordsCompleted A heavy fog, and the awakening of the wild. On a rare foggy day, school is canceled and students are forbidden to go outside. But some students don’t listen. For example, Lin Wu is climbing over the school wall. For example, Wang Ye is being confessed to by the school belle. So Lin Wu, perched on the wall, hears the most badass rejection in history School belle: I like you. Wang Ye: Sorry. School belle: Why? Wang Ye: It’s not you, it’s me. School belle: Don’t tell me you’re going to use that 286.4kFavorites351.9kClicks/ch304kGifts

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    A sci-fi campus ensemble piece where a strange fog transforms everyone into animals. A strong, charismatic couple, both protagonists are powerful, and the story has a happy ending.

16. 16 我 We Monsters Are Not Allowed to Be Single 我们妖怪不许单身 Embroidered Life绣生Danmei (BL)737k WordsCompleted [This novel has been licensed for a Hong Kong edition in Simplified Chinese. If you'd like to get a physical copy, keep an eye on Weibo @Xiu Sheng XS.] [Couple: A weak, pitiful, but big-eating Taotie bottom x a vain, irritable Yinglong top who makes a fuss over everything] After the 108th census of the demon population, the Demon Family Planning Office issued a new regulation: because the number of single demons had become too high, seriously threatening public safety and hindering the harmoniou 210.6kFavorites380.4kClicks/ch194kGifts

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    A collection of monsters from the Classic of Mountains and Seas. The main characters, the seme and uke, use each other's identities to go on blind dates and fall in love, but later their identities are both revealed. The story is quite cute, a sweet and adorable little tale, with a happy ending.

17. 17 窈 A Gentleman of Grace 窈窕君子 Three Thousand Winds and Snows三千风雪Danmei (BL)700k WordsCompleted New story, please add it to your reading list >< Next historical danmei: The White Lotus's Revenge [Reborn] [[[[[Currently updating: Modern danmei, Why Is This Alpha Like That? School-life ABO]]] [[Advertisement: The first season of the audio drama A Gentleman of Grace is complete on Mao Er FM. Give it a listen!]] Young Hero Ming, the number one martial artist in the land, whose reputation was second to none, was in the middle of a decisive battle when he stepped on empty air. All the martial 31.1kFavorites51.8kClicks/ch19.5kGifts

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    Great! A microcosm of the martial arts world, featuring a younger man/older woman relationship, happy ending.

18. 18 龙 The Dragon Lord is Weak and Helpless but Has a Big Appetite [Interstellar] 龙王弱小无助但能吃[星际] Jiang Wei Jie江为竭Danmei (BL)642k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] Coming soon: [After the Grandmaster Is Reborn] Please add it to your reading list! My completed novel [After Marrying the Lord of the Underworld] is available to read~ >>> A whimpering dragon king bottom × an overprotective interstellar hunter top A strong x strong, serious story Also known as "How to Catch a Whimpering Dragon," "My Princess Can't Possibly Be the Hero!" and "I'm Clearly Powerful, So Why Do I Get By on Whimpering?" >>> Rule One of Being a Wicked Dragon: Ev 96kFavorites204.6kClicks/ch102.8kGifts

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    Interstellar fairy tales, micro-group portraits, telling stories of humans and alien beasts. The gentle and lovely writing also incorporates some fairy tales, such as The Little Mermaid and Jack and the Beanstalk.

19. 19 穿 Reborn as the Master of a High-Risk Profession 穿成高危职业之师尊 Yi Cong Yin一丛音Danmei (BL)625k WordsCompleted [Signed for simplified and traditional Chinese editions. For the exact schedule, follow Yicongyin. P.S. On rereads, please try not to spoil things in the comments. Love you all!] After transmigrating into a cultivation novel as Shen Gurong, the aloof and elegant master, he discovers that both the villain and the protagonist are his disciples. And in the ending, to everyone’s delight, the villain tortures him within an inch of his life. This is an extremely high-risk profession. Shen Gurong pu 389kFavorites631.3kClicks/ch175.6kGifts

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    A fantasy ensemble piece with a bittersweet plot and sweet romance; it has a happy ending. The members of the sect are all quite interesting.

20. 20 身 As Team Captain, I Have to Stay Cool: Esports 身为队长，必须高冷[电竞] Sesame Cat芝芝猫猫Danmei (BL)464k WordsCompleted [The full story is complete!] As the youngest captain in the league, Yu Zhaohan knew that if he wanted to command respect, he had to maintain his image at all times. He kept his gaze cool and his face aloof, and he never sent a message without ending it with a period. Especially when it came to Shi Du, the new transfer. Even a single period felt like too much effort. Everyone thought Yu Zhaohan was a beautiful, icy flower on a high mountain. Shi Du thought so too. He had no interest in B-king t 222.9kFavorites288.4kClicks/ch172.2kGifts

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    So cute! This is a snapshot of the esports community; the teammates seem to have a great relationship. The dominant's initial attitude towards the submissive is: "Hmph, showing off." But later, it's a complete "I'm totally smitten!"

21. 21 山 Mountain Lord 山君 Zhi Youjiu枝呦九Romance471k WordsCompleted Lan Shanjun was an orphan raised in Huailing, growing up on the kindness of neighbors and learning the trade of a butcher. She was planning to open a slaughterhouse, but fate had other ideas. At sixteen, she was brought back to Luoyang and told she was the legitimate second daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, lost to the family years ago. At first, she thought Heaven was rewarding her for the hardship of being a butcher. But after another ten years of anxiously trying to please her family and desp 161.4kFavorites175.3kClicks/ch139.5kGifts

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    An ancient rebirth story with a small ensemble cast; the plot is quite poignant, but the male lead is rather endearing. The supporting characters are well-developed, which makes the story even more heartbreaking.

22. 22 丧 The Cynical Villain Gets Tangled Up with the Top-Student Protagonist [Reborn] 丧系反派被卷王主角缠上后[重生] Tinggu汀骨Danmei (BL)678k WordsCompleted Looking for readers for my novel set in the same world as After Sharing a Body with the Dragon-Raised Protagonist. Blurb at the very end. Blurb: Tang Min is the major villain destined to be killed by the protagonist. After failing to defy fate, he is reborn. At the martial arts exam, everyone expects Tang Min to teach a lesson to that talentless nobody who doesn’t know his place and has declared he’ll defeat the strongest student in school. Tang Min, the strongest student in school: I forfeit 65.1kFavorites85.3kClicks/ch72.9kGifts

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    Reborn into a school with superpowers, a micro-ensemble cast. The friendships between classmates and the familial bonds are well-developed, but the plot is too cruel; the protagonist truly suffers. And that damned villain...

23. 23 赛 Cyber Jianghu: No Tolerance for Nonsense 赛博江湖，专治不服 Lin Fengzao林风早Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted Please add my upcoming novel, I'm Done Pretending, I'm the Martial God, to your reading list. The blurb is at the end. Classical architecture stood amid neon lights, bright red lanterns hung along the streets and alleys, and the air shimmered with every color. Blade-wielding warriors in powered armor walked along the border of shadow and light. The Beggars' Sect, Tang Clan, Zhenji Sect, Nine Venoms Cult, Hehuan Sect... All kinds of sects gathered in the Mecha Alliance, fighting as teams in the 63.3kFavorites71.6kClicks/ch117.4kGifts

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    Great! A cyberpunk martial arts ensemble piece, everyone's so cute! It has chivalry and martial arts. Not only the main characters, but the supporting characters' stories are also very engaging.

24. 24 穿 I Transmigrated into a Terrible Drama to Take the Imperial Exams 穿进雷剧考科举 Li Siwei李思危Danmei (BL)632k WordsCompleted [New story now available: "I’m Here to Hook Up on a Dating Reality Show"] What’s it like to be reborn into a disastrously bad drama full of obvious green-screen shots? First, a general hides a sword in his crotch, then a princess competes to become the kingdom’s top courtesan. The emperor refers to himself by his posthumous title in every other sentence, and the passersby are so blurry you can’t tell them apart… The worst part is that Cheng Yan discovers he’s become a villainous extra who’s d 55.8kFavorites132.6kClicks/ch77.6kGifts

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    It's a good read, a micro-ensemble piece. It's a story about being reborn, changing oneself, and reconciling with former adversaries.

25. 25 拯 Saving the Corrupted Second Male Lead, Then Becoming Brothers 拯救黑化男二但拜把子 Moon on the Ridge岭上月Romance452k WordsCompleted [Carefree, sharp-tongued young lady x arrogant, sharp-tongued fox demon young master] Pre-release: After Transmigrating into the Mary Sue Story I Wrote in Elementary School The complete novel costs just 10 yuan and 2 fen. Thank you for supporting the official version! Ye Shao transmigrated. She became the female supporting character who sacrifices herself for the story's villainous second male lead. But he uses her in every way to curry favor with the heroine, and in the end, she dies 45.8kFavorites79.4kClicks/ch23.7kGifts

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    I love it! It's a story about transmigrating into a novel and cultivating immortality, and it even has a system element. The romance is sweet, the development of the secondary couple's relationship is quite enjoyable, and the ending is happy. It's a very good watch from start to finish.

26. 26 木 Mulan Joins the Army 木兰从军 Ruoran Qingkong若然晴空Romance317k WordsCompleted Tongue-in-cheek blurb: Enlisting in the army, with Wei Qing on her left and Huo Qubing on her right. Want to achieve great deeds and make a name for herself? Hua Mulan stands among the soldiers, gazing up at the empire’s twin pillars. She doesn’t aim for first or settle for second. She wants to become the Han dynasty’s third greatest general. The Han dynasty’s strongest squad: count me in! Serious blurb: The annals of the Han dynasty turn through the ages, as heroes pour like rain upon the 25.8kFavorites41.6kClicks/ch41.5kGifts

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    This pairing is really good! The main couple is Huo Qubing, the female lead is Hua Mulan, a double general couple, a strong female lead with a small ensemble cast (personal preference). The main couple's relationship develops well, naturally, and the supporting characters are also very cute.

27. 27 回 Back to the Immortal Venerable's Youth [Book Transmigration] 回到仙尊少年时[穿书] Concubine in Shanyang妾在山阳Danmei (BL)590k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Volume 2 goes on sale June 1. Its published title is Knowing You.] Yan Qing transmigrates into a melodramatic cultivation novel as a child: the most popular villain, a beautiful, tragic figure. As an adult, the villain is a peerless genius of breathtaking elegance. As a child, he is pitiful and nearly starves to death in the bitter winter. The cultivation world is full of dangers, and to survive, Yan Qing has to pull out every trick in the book. He can act sweet and inn 578.5kFavorites828.4kClicks/ch524.8kGifts

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    It's good, Suki! A micro-ensemble piece about Xianxia (fantasy martial arts) cultivation, the villains' ugliness of humanity is portrayed quite well; there's no pure evil or pure good, and it has a happy ending.

28. 28 欢EN Welcome to the Nightmare Game: Huanying Laidao Emeng Youxi 欢迎来到噩梦游戏 Dusk Ice Wheel薄暮冰轮Danmei (BL)410k WordsCompleted Blurb: Just as Qi Leren beat The Nightmare Game and reached its first bad ending, his computer screen went black. On the bus ride to get it repaired, the bus collided with a truck that came out of nowhere. The injured passengers were taken to the hospital. When Qi Leren woke up, he found himself lying in an empty infusion hall. The enormous hospital was completely deserted... PS: I've always wanted to write a live-action horror game story. It's not really that scary, and can be pretty silly at 421.9kFavorites431.5kClicks/ch53.9kGifts

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    A series of stories about time travel and adventure, it's super good! It was truly a joyous gathering followed by everyone parting ways; the departure of the supporting characters was especially heartbreaking. This is the first book, and the author has now updated to the fourth book, but it is not finished yet.

29. 29 在 Jumping Back and Forth Between O and A 在O与A中反复横跳 Mu Yulu沐裕鹿Danmei (BL)767k WordsCompleted [A story about an Earthling who transmigrates into an ABO world, keeps picking up other people's pheromones, and gets mistaken for an A or an O] [A romance-obsessed world, but with a career-driven protagonist.] 1. Chi Guizhou transmigrated from Earth to another world, but he had no idea what ABO meant. Due to the effects of certain fluctuations, words related to the ABO setting were blocked and censored from the very beginning. Chi Guizhou, a genuinely ordinary person who had no clue what kind 167.3kFavorites269.8kClicks/ch132.1kGifts

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    The novel features an ABO ensemble cast and expresses a good message. The main and supporting characters each have their own fascinating lives, making it a light and sweet read.

30. 30 我 I Think I Really Am the Future Boss 我好像真的是未来BOSS Magical Girl Tu Yingjun魔法少女兔英俊Danmei (BL)592k WordsCompleted [Pre-release: After Dressing as a Woman and Provoking the Dragon-Proud Hero, details at the end] I got myself a younger boyfriend. He's fierce and wild, and he never admits he likes me, but he's a great cook, and he blushes when he kisses me. He's just so adorable. It's just that his chuunibyou is a little severe. He keeps saying he knows the memories of the future, and that I'll eventually become the Big Boss who destroys humanity. One day, he says, he'll have to kill me. Me: “Mm-hmm, okay, b 110.1kFavorites233.6kClicks/ch58kGifts

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    A post-apocalyptic ensemble piece featuring superpowered characters, the romance between the main couple is quite adorable and can be enjoyed as a sweet treat. The love story is sweet, and the supporting characters' stories are also quite good.

31. 31 陪 Days of Carrying Da Vinci to Victory 陪达芬奇超神的日子 Green Rhythm青律Romance447k WordsCompleted The mother of Wi-Fi, Hedy Lamarr. The first Hollywood queen to appear fully nude on screen, recipient of the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Pioneer Award, a guiding star of wireless communications, blessed with beauty and intelligence. She woke from a nap to find herself lying on an unfamiliar street. A man by the roadside picked her up and casually cooked a fragrant bowl of pasta to feed her. "My name?" "Leonardo di Piero... da Vinci." When genius meets genius A story of national strength: 80.9kFavorites159.8kClicks/ch102.1kGifts

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    This is a spin-off story featuring a strong female protagonist who transmigrates to the Renaissance era, with Leonardo da Vinci as her love interest. Many Renaissance figures will appear, and she'll dominate the later stages. In short, it's awesome!

32. 32 我 I Really Was Sent Up Here 我真是被送上来的 Snowman in the Wheat Field麦田雪人Romance608k WordsCompleted Chang Wuyou, the first person to become an immortal in a mortal body. There are many legends about her. But Wuyou, already in the heavens, has a hard time putting it into words: I really was sent up here by them. Would anyone believe me? Chang Wuyou, courtesy name An Yi. Her parents had only one wish for her: that she live a peaceful, carefree life. After all, Wuyou was the only child in the family without a spiritual vein. She did not ask for much. She only wanted to live happily with her 5.2kFavorites7.3kClicks/ch4.4kGifts

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    It's great! It's a cultivation story featuring a large group of people, but with a different twist on demonic cultivation. It's a story of ordinary people rising to the top, and everyone in the sect is very touching. They huddle together for warmth like small animals, then grit their teeth and work together to fight against life's hardships.

33. 33 我 I Broke the Dragon-Pride Hero’s Script 我把龙傲天剧本改崩了 A Thousand Cups of Wine酒千觞Romance596k WordsCompleted Xu Shulou has a dream in which she is a character in a strange storybook. The story's male lead is a man with the destined-to-be-a-hero script. Fortuitous encounters and treasures all fall into his hands, and every beautiful woman in the world falls for him. The first female lead is Xu Shulou's meek junior sister. The second is the Demon Clan's holy maiden. The third... the fourth... Where does Xu Shulou fit in? She reads through the plot and discovers that, as the hero's official fiancée, she's 138.2kFavorites208.7kClicks/ch136.2kGifts

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    It's a fantasy novel featuring strong female protagonists, or at least I think so (though I personally think so), but the female protagonists are the strongest element, and there's no male lead. This story follows the female protagonist from her perspective as she changes the world. It's a radical adaptation of a typical overpowered protagonist/harem novel, and it has a happy ending. The relationship between the female lead and the second female lead is also very enjoyable, a classic sister-sister romance. She travels and adventures the world with her junior sister, making friends along the way. The scene where all the original harem heroines and supporting characters toast to the new world is quite good. All the characters are very well-developed.

34. 34 独 Fishing Alone 独钓 Wu Shi雾十Danmei (BL)738k WordsCompleted [Bottom’s point of view] Han Jiangxue transmigrates. But he doesn’t know that he’s transmigrated into an alternate world where humans evolved a little differently. The White Tiger General is a real tiger, and the Six Dragons’ struggle for the throne really does involve six dragons. One day, he encounters a fluffy creature on the road. It has lovely long fur, a pretty face, and a sweet voice. As a hardcore fluff enthusiast, he can’t help himself, so he pets it. And then... his old man chases him 123kFavorites238.1kClicks/ch140.4kGifts

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    A fantasy ensemble piece with an interesting theme, and a tiny bit of a system element (negligible). The story includes not only romance, friendship, and family. It's also a kind of redemption story, allowing the protagonist to discover the beauty and love in his life that he had never noticed before. And who doesn't love fluffy things? I also want to pet my big tiger dad!

35. 35 来 Come on, Give Them a Good Scare 来给他们凶一个 Wu Shi雾十Danmei (BL)547k WordsCompleted In his previous life, A Nuo was an overworked office drone forced into a rat race. In this life, he's an elf who just wants to lie flat and coast. Whether it was because he accidentally fell from the World Tree at birth or because his modern soul needed time to adjust to another world, he always spoke and acted slowly. He simply couldn't go faster, so he gave up trying. The Magic Academy still has a rumor going around that the Elf Queen's younger brother isn't very bright. Ludwig Asmodeus: divi 107.6kFavorites177.2kClicks/ch342kGifts

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    It's a Western fantasy campus ensemble piece (I guess it is), but the story is still a cute and sweet romance, and both the main characters are quite adorable. The supporting characters' stories are also very engaging. The group portrait section of the Six Clans Grand Competition was rich in elements, with everyone shining in their own way.

36. 36 山 Shanhai High School 山海高中 Laughter and Words in the Twilight语笑阑珊Danmei (BL)452k WordsCompleted Simplified Chinese print edition title: Shan Hai High School For the comic, search for “Shan Hai High School” on Bilibili Comics. For the audio drama, search for “Shan Hai High School” on Maoer. Synopsis Lin Jing is a model student: diligent, hardworking, and polite. After transferring in during his second year of high school, he’s forcibly taken under the wing of the worst student in the grade. Completely baffled, Lin Jing asks why. Ji Xingling drapes his uniform over one shoulder and leans 440.5kFavorites650kClicks/ch399kGifts

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    A campus mythological ensemble piece (or ensemble piece, I guess), featuring monsters from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, a favorite of mine. A cute and lighthearted little story; both the main characters are adorable! The way the classmates expose each other's secrets is also quite amusing. For example: Don't tell me that thing is you? Holy crap, is that you?

37. 37 你 You Have Money, I Have a Knife 你有钱，我有刀 Ouyang Moxin欧阳墨心Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Hua Yitang, Jiangnan's top playboy, suddenly became an official and went on to solve several major cases that rocked the court. His hangers-on flocked to him in such numbers that they nearly trampled the Hua family's gate, all asking Master Hua for the secret to his success. Hua Yitang reclined on a daybed and waved his fan. "Eat dog shit." His friends were in an uproar. "If you don't want to tell us, fine, but why insult us?" "It's simply because I'm lucky," Hua Yitang said with a smile that ma 57.6kFavorites65.8kClicks/ch64.8kGifts

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    A martial arts detective story with a large cast, it's really good. A male protagonist channeling Conan and a female protagonist brimming with martial arts skills. The plot is exciting and fast-paced, with well-placed foreshadowing. The friends grow together while solving cases, and everyone is quite adorable. Good news: The villains are quite wicked and powerful, so the plot is guaranteed to be good. The bad news: The villains are written in such a wicked and disgusting way that it's incredibly annoying; you just want to punch them to pieces.

38. 38 不EN I Became the White Moonlight After Constantly Courting Death 不断作死后我成了白月光 Ji Ying纪婴Romance780k WordsCompleted [The print edition is titled I Accidentally Became the White Moonlight. Find it at @Jinjiang Jiying.] [Synopsis] After transmigrating into a male-oriented cultivation novel, Ningning plans to follow the plot diligently, only to discover that something is very wrong with this world. Within her sect, her senior brother propels himself into the sky by pushing off with his left foot against his right; her sen 687.3kFavorites1.3MClicks/ch477.2kGifts

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    A lighthearted and sweet story about a group of people transmigrating into a novel and cultivating immortality. Everyone in the sect is so adorable! The male and female leads are also very cute; the female lead is kind of the one who saves the male lead, and the sect is like one big family.

39. 39 修 Why Is the Cultivation World So Sick? 修真界为何如此有病 Ji Ying纪婴Romance700k WordsCompleted [The print edition is titled Stars Come on a Cold Night. * Players have poked this cultivation world full of holes. Romance, cooking, combat, management: somehow, every game skill works here. Xie Xingyao became a doomed supporting heroine destined to suffer both physically and emotionally. Betrayed by the one she loved, she was abandoned in the perilous Dark Abyss, where death was all but certain. As a surging tide of demons rushed toward her, she remained expressionles 277.6kFavorites371.7kClicks/ch228.7kGifts

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    This is a group story about a group of transmigrators with a cultivation system, filled with lighthearted adventures in the cultivation world. It's quite fun, a lighthearted and sweet story. Both the male and female leads are very innocent, and their romance is very sweet. I also really enjoyed the friendship between the time travelers, since it's like two people from the same hometown meeting.

40. 40 唐 The Great Hero Tang Wrote a Thousand Danmei Stories 唐大侠写了一千篇原耽 Feise绯瑟Danmei (BL)745k WordsCompleted [The next novel I'll be working on is Reviving an Abandoned Haunted Mall Made Me Filthy Rich [Business Management]. It has supernatural comedy, business management, people misunderstanding the truth, and an invincible protagonist. The blurb is below.] The author often revises the novel and takes no responsibility for versions posted on other platforms. Tang, a great hero with a hundred secret identities in the martial world, needed to steal an antidote for a poisoned friend. He decided to use on 17.6kFavorites20kClicks/ch28.6kGifts

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    Amazing... A wuxia ensemble piece, part of a series with the male mother story; the protagonist (uke) is a master of disguise. Their initial encounter is primarily based on deception, but the pain, the hatred, and the love are real. It's twisted, but I really like it!

41. 41 腹 He's Scheming, but He's a Househusband 腹黑如他，但男妈妈 Feise绯瑟Danmei (BL)879k WordsCompleted [The next story is "Reviving an Abandoned Haunted Mall Made Me Rich Beyond Belief [Business Management]", a supernatural comedy + business management + everyone misreads the protagonist as a mastermind + invincible protagonist. The blurb is below!] The author is a compulsive reviser and has heavily revised several chapters of this novel. I take no responsibility for versions posted on other platforms. Gentle, devious daddy-type top X a fiery, fake-villain bottom with overwhelming combat strength 17.1kFavorites19.5kClicks/ch31.6kGifts

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    Amazing! A wuxia ensemble piece! The author's writing is excellent, and this is a crossover series with Tang Daxia's thousand danmei novels. The martial arts moves and the intricate relationships between the characters are all wonderfully crafted!

42. 42 不 Don't Talk to Me! 不准跟我说话！ Three Thousand Dreams of an Ordinary Life三千大梦叙平生Danmei (BL)510k WordsCompleted All I've ever said is that I love every book I've written and every character in them. All I've ever said is that I truly love them. I have never once used the phrase "dark past," nor have I ever held such an attitude. Yu Sheng was born with a jinxing mouth: good things never come true, but bad things do. At the last exam before the summer break of his second year of high school, Yu Sheng, the infamous problem student who ruled over No. 3 High School, used his own ability to jinx himself into a 196.9kFavorites300.9kClicks/ch175.4kGifts

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    A campus ensemble story with a touch of supernatural abilities (basically, a bit of jinxing). Both the main characters are quite powerful, but also suffer a lot. Thankfully, the story has a happy ending; the friendship between the friends lasts forever, and everyone is such a lovely kid.

43. 43 鱼 The Fish Won't Take It 鱼不服 Exile from Heaven天堂放逐者Danmei (BL)1.4M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Mo Li, is a legendary healer. He has a secret: he is actually a fish demon who has taken human form. But there are no other demons in the world. Mo Li travels everywhere in search of his kind. He never finds any, but he keeps getting caught in the crossfire. “What a rare treasure! Since the people of your village were the first to find it, we can’t risk word getting out. You’ll all have to die.” The protagonist, staying at a villager’s home: … “Those who accomplish great thing 150.9kFavorites319.4kClicks/ch399.6kGifts

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    Wow! The chapter titles could fill a classical Chinese essay. It's an ancient fantasy genre, and the relationship between the main characters is quite interesting. Not only are the main characters and plot lines richly described, but the stories of the minor characters are also very well-developed, making it a kind of ensemble piece. I only remember one supporting character who owned eight cats.

44. 44 不 Don't You Dare Disrupt My Studies! 不准影响我学习！ Three Thousand Dreams of an Ordinary Life三千大梦叙平生Danmei (BL)668k WordsCompleted All I’ve ever said is that I love every one of my stories and every character. All I’ve ever said is that I truly love them. I have [never] said anything about a shameful past, nor have I ever held such an attitude. [A story about two 24-karat genuine school bullies trying their best to act sweet and trick someone into coming home with them] Lin Jian always thought his new deskmate, Shi Yi, was a bookish little weakling who could be knocked over with a poke. Polite, delicate, and frail, well-be 127.1kFavorites223.7kClicks/ch96.3kGifts

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    It's a campus romance novel, and also a kind of ensemble piece. The friendship and feelings between teenagers are pure and rare; although reality is harsh, people still have to move forward. It's very good, I really liked it! It has a happy ending!

45. 45 要 I Want You To Be Widowed 要你寡[穿书] Lady Lotus Crane莲鹤夫人Danmei (BL)610k WordsCompleted [For those who wanted to give the completed story five stars but couldn’t, please don’t give it four stars. That would make me want to personally kill Jinjiang for restricting readers’ right to rate stories. Just save your five stars for me in your heart. Originally titled The Man Who Escaped Haitang City. The main story is complete, and the extras are being updated. My new story, He and It, is a collection of stories about nonhumans. If you’re interested, please visit my author page and enjoy a 106.3kFavorites189.9kClicks/ch151.6kGifts

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    Interstellar Gathering has many elements, but I won't go into details as it would be a spoiler. This is a story about an uncle and his sister-in-law, with strong sexual tension between them. It's also a story of defying fate; even without a global consciousness or those rules, you two are destined to be together.

46. 46 到 Getting a Government Job in Kaifeng (Published as The Southern Court Chronicles) 到开封府混个公务员（出版名：《南衙纪事》） Ouyang Moxin欧阳墨心Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Big announcement! The online series based on To Kaifeng and Land a Government Job has officially been renamed The Trainee Female Constable! These days, jobs are hard to find, food is hard to eat, wages are hard to collect, and homes are hard to afford. If you want a secure government job, the civil service exam may be the only narrow bridge left to cross. With an army of candidates crammed o 52.1kFavorites162.3kClicks/ch5.3kGifts

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    The best 75 novel I've ever read. The good thing is that it's so good, but the bad thing is that after reading this one, I can't read anything else. A suspenseful detective story featuring a cast of heroes and chivalrous individuals. Everyone shines in their own way, with both protagonists and supporting characters leading fascinating lives!

47. 47 森 Child of the Forest 森林之子 Yuan Zan元赞No CP487k WordsCompleted (Scattering flowers) The End (Scattering flowers) Synopsis After his parents divorced, young Sen Mang left the bustling city and returned to the remote mountains of Pulu to live. Pulu Mountain was blessed with beautiful scenery and clear waters. Protected animals such as wild rabbits, mountain eagles, and king ratsnakes roamed its hills and valleys. Sen Mang followed the mountain patrolman to every rabbit bu 28.7kFavorites84.2kClicks/ch42.9kGifts

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    There's no romantic pairing. The familial bond between the protagonist and his two older brothers is beautifully portrayed, feeling more like friendship than just family. It beautifully depicts the emotions and irreconcilable differences between humans and animals, although growth is accompanied by painful moments. If you include the animals, it could be considered an ensemble piece. Overall, I really enjoyed it!

48. 48 提 Has the Lady Admiral Retired Yet? [Interstellar] 提督小姐今天退休了吗[星际] Rui Pi瑞皮Romance711k WordsCompleted Fang Yu was an unremarkable student at the Galactic Federation University, a total couch potato whose life motto was to go to the beach and get some fries. By a strange twist of fate, she knocked out a warship captain with a book and was exceptionally admitted to a military academy. During the entrance exam's quantum beast assessment, her classmates showed off their quantum beasts one after another. Dragons vied with tigers, and each beast was more imposing than the last. Fang Yu looked at he 16.8kFavorites26.2kClicks/ch8.4kGifts

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    It's incredibly well-written, a vivid portrayal of an interstellar military academy. It feels more than just a novel; it's a historical chronicle. The ending, where the male and female leads get together, feels like a small, heartwarming touch from the author's conscience. It's powerfully written because it depicts the realities of humanity and war, but precisely because it's so realistic, it's incredibly cruel… The friendships and feelings of youth become entangled with self-interest as we grow up. It's not that everyone is wrong, but rather that their perspectives differ, and in the end, all we can do is lament the capriciousness of fate.

49. 49 恶 The Villainess Has No Choice but to Take the Throne 恶女只好登基 Nanke Thirteen Halls南柯十三殿Romance818k WordsCompleted The day the princess who had been lost among the common people was brought back to the palace, no one imagined she would become the Empire’s new ruler. · Li Li transmigrated into the vicious female side character of the melodramatic novel The Interstellar Darling: the real princess who had gone missing from the Interstellar Empire. According to the original plot, her family would love the fake princess more sincerely, driving Li Li to become twisted and set her on a path of no return as a hated 81.1kFavorites166.6kClicks/ch105.7kGifts

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    A story featuring interstellar superpowers and some school elements. It's a female-centric, empowering story (maybe), but the protagonist has pretty much everything. The protagonist's growth and the supporting characters' awakenings are both well done, as is the subtle romance that develops amidst royal power struggles. Overall, everyone is quite lovable!

50. 50 六 Six Lines 六爻 priestDanmei (BL)538k WordsCompleted A cultivation story about how a declining sect is restored by a vain monkey, a troublemaker, a sharp-tongued jerk, a fool, and a little rascal. The pairing is with the eldest senior brother, older man-younger man~ Fussy top × caustic, sharp-tongued bottom Many thanks to O-Tsu! Cover by Xiao Li! Column link VIP status begins Sunday, July 6. Three chapters that day. After that, I will award points for long reviews. This work is exclusive to this site; repost 761.8kFavorites662.8kClicks/ch748.9kGifts

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    The cultivation world is a complex tapestry of characters, and the entanglements between the main characters and their respective sects, stemming from the harsh realities of life and their emotional conflicts, are very compelling. The later reunions are also deeply moving. Furthermore, the bond between master and disciple is akin to familial love, with the master protecting the world's best.

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