Novels like Scheming for the Nine Provinces
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- 1 Shatang 莎棠 A lowly cultivator and a transmigration failure chance upon the Shatang Sword, then swear two contradictory oaths. Ascend to immortality?! Or meet an inevitable downfall?! “...All I ask is to settle every score, root out every enemy, and wipe out the entire clan of anyone who dares offend me!” “...All I ask is to have a clear conscience and never do to others what I would not want done to myself... 0Votes9.9kRecs0Fans
- 2 The Assassin He Chunxia 刺客何春夏 My name is He Chunxia. I’m very, very old now. Haha, at least I haven’t gotten so old that I’m about to die. Old people all hate the rain. The sound brings back memories and makes you think of things that once burst into bloom in your life. It poured today, so I had no choice but to polish my swords at home. I have seven swords, and they’re all much older than I am, the old relics. We’ve all lived to see a world where no one uses swords. I’ve become the last swordswoman in the world. Three hundr 0Votes10.9kRecs40.1kFans
- 3 The Star Spy Family 星谍世家 He is a spy, and every man and woman in his family is a spy too. The trade has been passed down for generations. Their daily fare is power and money, their drink is loyalty and betrayal, their game is glances and words, and their pleasure lies in riddles and cracking codes. Their enemies are always another band of spies. Even the stars and the void between them cannot keep the two sides from scheming and struggling against each other. 2Votes416.4kRecs252.8kFans
- 4 A Song of Breaking Formations in the Distant Mountains 远山破阵曲 I want to be a loyal son of a distant land, and a fleeting lover of the material world. I want to become a candle, lighting the darkness far away. If you see a flame in the dark, oh, that's me. 46Votes345.4kRecs231.3kFans
- 5 Planeswalker: The War of My Plane 旅法师之我的位面战争 This is the story of a planeswalker... 0Votes44kRecs29.3kFans
- 6 A Mage's Tale: The False Dragon Lives Forever 法师故事：假龙永生 When Els Lipp came to his senses, his first thought was that he must never die a second time. Since magic could grant immortality in this world, that became his foremost goal. There were many paths to immortality. He didn't want to be a servant of the gods, a puppet of the undead, or a spirit lingering from the past... He wanted to enjoy the pleasures of life as the mightiest creature alive. He wanted to become an immortal true dragon. No such dragon existed, so he would have to create one for h 0Votes28.1kRecs25.8kFans
- 7 The Eagle Standard of Epirus 伊庇鲁斯的鹰旗 After 1204, the Byzantine Empire lay in ruins. Yet its only remaining successors, Nicaea, Epirus, and Trebizond, still schemed against one another, having wholly forgotten their shared enmity and grievances. The Latin usurper in Constantinople styled himself Emperor of the Romans, while the Bulgarians to the north ravaged the land, greedily devouring the empire’s legacy. The Turks, too, were poised to encroach and feast on its flesh and blood. But in the distant East, another force was quietly r 0Votes36.1kRecs30.9kFans
- 8 The Ideal Son-in-Law 乘龙佳婿 Three years after transmigrating, he has grown up in the countryside, with a mother but no father, knowing nothing of the wider world. Just as Zhang Shou'an settles down to farm and teach, a caravan arrives one day, bringing him a fiancée. When a refined, handsome, easygoing country lad meets a beautiful, headstrong young heiress who cares only about looks, a chaotic tale begins. 0Votes546.4kRecs103.1kFans
- 9 Vampires, Milk Tea, and an Entertainment Invasion 吸血鬼与奶茶与文娱入侵 Lin Ke transmigrated into the body of a dying vampire and awakened the Milk Tea Shop Manager System! His very first Bloody Mary cured his bloodlust! But milk tea alone wouldn't be enough. To survive in this world, he needed to acquire much more! And so, food streets, theaters, arcades, musicians' associations, amusement parks, and more all began appearing in his territory. One day, a succubus stood on a high platform, microphone in hand, and shouted passionately: “Today, whether you're gobli 0Votes18.9kRecs18.4kFans
- 10 The Chongzhen Emperor's First Powerful Minister 大明崇祯第一权臣 Zhang Bin unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a young county magistrate in the late Ming Dynasty. Unwilling to become a subject of a fallen state, he resolves to save the Ming Dynasty. But for a county magistrate, saving the Ming seems incredibly difficult. After all, he has too little power, and nobody pays him any attention. How can he rise quickly and seize power in the late Ming? According to the historical records, the easiest way is to brag. Follow the example of Yuan Chonghuan and 0Votes60.1kRecs96.2kFans
- 11 Life Restart Simulator 人生重开模拟游戏 “I can’t stand another second of this trash life.” The dejected young man opens the Life Restart Simulator and begins a new life. “Choose your talents and allocate your attributes.” Will he become a handsome, carefree ladies’ man who lives for pleasure, a mastermind who maneuvers behind the scenes and stirs up the world, an immortal who plucks stars from the sky, twists fate, and lives forever, or a tycoon who throws money around and enjoys a life of unbridled freedom? Looks, intelligence, physi 0Votes12.9kRecs39Fans
- 12 The Demon of the Great Ming 大明妖孽 If gods exist in heaven, why are demons running rampant in the world? If there are no gods in heaven, why is the heart filled with so many doubts? During the Chenghua era of the Ming dynasty, a group of Embroidered Uniform Guard officers known as "fox-born and ghost-raised" are ordered to seek the true gods in a godless world and search for the path to immortality within their brief lives. 7Votes676.6kRecs150.6kFans
- 13 A Hymn of Blood and Fire 血与火的赞歌 A traditional fantasy epic, telling the story of several families and factions battling for control of the continent. P.S. The second major arc is the key to this book, but it is not written from the protagonist's perspective. After the second arc, the narrative is centered primarily on the protagonist. 0Votes34.8kRecs31.5kFans
- 14 Deceiving the World and Usurping the Throne 欺世盗国 Huang Chao died five years later than in history. Fifty years afterward, history had taken a different course. This is an alternate version of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Chen You, a low-ranking official, transmigrates into a general in a time of chaos. How does he gradually become a pillar of the nation, and why does he transform into the usurper denounced by the court ministers? Schemes, ambition, love, ideals: what choices will Chen You make? In the fourth month of Jingrui Yea 0Votes56.6kRecs42.2kFans
- 15 Warhammer: Stars and Ants 战锤：群星与蝼蚁 "Loyal! To the Emperor! I really am loyal! The most loyal there is!" Zeruo, Primarch No. 11 "Emperor! Your sword is too dull, your heart too soft! If I'm going to save humanity, then let Chaos and the Imperium burn together!!!" Zeruo, the Traitor Primarch During the Horus Heresy, Zeruo still remembered the day he fought his way into the Imperial Palace on Terra. A semi-ensemble story with a native-born protagonist, blending humorous moments with a serious tone. My completed 100,000-w 1.7kVotes59.1kRecs169.3kFans
- 16 Welcome to the Lost World 欢迎来到失落世界 [The protagonist is decisive and ruthless, not a bleeding heart or an idiot. Read at your own discretion.] Chu Feng enters the Lost Ark by accident. The dead, wandering between life and death, will one day return from the fires of purgatory as avengers who set the world ablaze. The Ark carries humanity’s hopes as it journeys through countless strange and wondrous lost worlds. In the dark cosmos, the shadows of gods and demons shimmer. Welcome to the Lost Ark. 0Votes158.5kRecs9.5kFans
- 17 Exorcising Demons 拔魔 The Daoist flame never dies, and the demonic seed is passed down forever. Defy Heaven to cultivate, follow Heaven to forge pills. This is the story of a young man who was infected by a demonic seed, and who grows stronger as he cultivates within the Daoist sect, where demons are regarded as mortal enemies. Branded as “someone who must be watched,” he is destined for a life unlike anyone else's. 21Votes418.9kRecs212kFans
- 18 The Fearless True Lord 无畏真君 In an age of strife, when demons ran rampant, heroes rose with swords in hand. If the Myriad Worlds were a chessboard, the heroes would break free of the game. Where the heart leads, there is no fear! My previous completed work was “Heart Demon.” If you can’t get enough of my latest chapters, feel free to check it out. 0Votes162kRecs82.6kFans
- 19 Interactive Novel: Adventurers' Guild 交互式小说丨冒险者公会 The protagonist is the guildmaster of an adventurers' guild. Please leave a comment at the end of each chapter and make choices for the protagonist. · I received unexpected support. I kneel in gratitude to everyone! The employees' private notes have been written in the work-related section. They may not be visible on QQ Reading or in the book marketplace. The author may overlook choices submitted through channels other than the in-app chapter comments. I sincerely apologize for this and will try 0Votes85.8kRecs33kFans
- 20 You Were Supposed to Make Everyone Feel Good, Not Depress Them 让你带来情绪价值，你带大家致郁 Mu Yan was reborn. In this parallel world where entertainment was exploding, he decided to become an unassuming plagiarist, borrowing works from his past life to improve his lot. His first manga, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, began serializing online. Before reading it, readers dismissed it out of hand. “What’s wrong with the manga industry? Since when does an old-fashioned genre like magical girls get such high ratings? How can something with no plot, just girls getting cozy with each other, deser 0Votes458Recs5kFans
- 21 Above the Seven Towers 七塔之上 At the summit of the Tower of Towers stood seven more towers. Above the Seven Towers lay the Divine Realm. Xiao Chen and his university fell into another world, only to discover that it was a prison of science and a paradise of magic. To survive, he set foot on the first step of the towering magical spire. 0Votes17.4kRecs24.9kFans
- 22 Beyond the Burning Embers 燃烬之余 The world has become a wasteland, and the brilliance of civilization has faded away. Humanity has not been wiped out, and the sun's afterglow still illuminates the world. A surviving scavenger walks through the wilderness of a fallen world, dreaming of the distant future. He carries hope in his heart, longing to find a place to settle before that hope runs dry, to carve out a future with his own hands, and to build an immortal monument upon the ashes of the apocalypse. Novel discussion group QQ: 0Votes748.6kRecs58.4kFans
- 23 EN Warm Dragon 温暖的龙 The fire burns ever brighter, and more and more people carry its flame. Beneath a land blanketed in snow, dragons awaken from the magma, elves dance among the crops, and mushrooms run about happily. At this moment, Russell Glowcap raises the burning sword in his hand and, in the name of the Dragon Knight, is crowned King of Flame. … Dragons and elves set sail once more. This time, they farm in a frozen wasteland! Bai Yuhan’s painstaking 2024 masterpiece. Don’t miss it! 0Votes91.6kRecs233.5kFans
- 24 The Divine Hunting Plan 神灵狩猎计划 After the Second World War between demons and humans, which had lasted twenty years, the “people” of Earth enjoyed a brief period of peace. The world was divided between the human faction, led by the “Asian Republic,” and the demon faction, led by the “United States of America.” Under the shared deterrence of nuclear weapons, powerful cultivators, and mighty demons, peace lasted for forty years. But the clouds of war never lifted. Beneath them, powerful beings dwelling in the ruins of endless ti 0Votes84.3kRecs41kFans
- 25 The Peerless Commoner 无双庶子 Li Xin, the illegitimate son of the Marquis of Pingnan. After his mother died of illness, he followed his great-uncle to the capital to seek out his relatives. The Marquis of Pingnan's household called him a bastard and threw him out. With nowhere to go, the young man froze to death in a ruined temple. When he awoke again, another Li Xin had come to this world. As a proud transmigrator, Li Xin set himself two goals. First, survive. 0Votes293.8kRecs334.9kFans
- 26 The Child Emperor 孺子帝 Three emperors died one after another, and a prince whom no one had ever paid any attention to inexplicably ascended the throne, finding himself surrounded by danger. The Empress Dowager disliked him and was always looking for a younger, more obedient boy to install as the new emperor. His half-brothers disliked him, believing he had stolen the throne that belonged to them. The eunuchs and palace maids disliked him too, thinking he didn’t seem like a real emperor… The Young Emperor could only sa 11Votes972.1kRecs607.6kFans
- 27 A True Hero of Southern Ming 南明大丈夫 In the eyes of his subordinates, he was a brilliant and mighty general. To his colleagues, he was a shrewd, mercenary little landlord. To Li Zicheng, he was an outsider from another province who might prove useful. To the Chongzhen Emperor, he was a bandit who had seized an imperial fief. To Dorgon, he was a shameless southerner. To Zheng Chenggong, he was a trustworthy ally. At this moment, history’s turning points shifted, and the tides of change surged. Welcome to The Great Husband of Souther 0Votes154.8kRecs27.5kFans
- 28 The Northern Song's Big Cousin 北宋大表哥 Early in the fifth year of the Tianxi era, a divine bird appeared. Its body was silver-white, and its wings belched smoke and fire as it flew across the sky, crashing down west of the capital., The Northern Song Records of Strange Celestial Signs “A divine bird? Why does this thing sound more like the plane I was on when it crashed?” the protagonist, Li Zhang, said in confusion. “Also, whose older cousin am I?” 0Votes116.9kRecs115.9kFans
- 29 The Black Wind Old Demon 黑风老妖 [A Qidian Fourth Editorial Group contracted work] This is a mythological tale that begins with a demon king, a mythological story spanning Journey to the West and Investiture of the Gods. Many powerful figures from mythology will make their appearances, including Zhao Gongming and Lu Ya. There are five Investiture Altars, all five operating at once, as a brutal calamity of slaughter unfolds. 0Votes356.3kRecs43.3kFans
- 30 The Mutant Knights 异种骑士团 An associate professor of bioengineering transmigrates to an alternate world resembling medieval Europe. Using modern biochemistry, he discovers that viruses, bacteria, and parasites long extinct in human history are actually the source of supernatural abilities. He rescues and unites the people whom the mundane world calls “the Otherkin,” founding a knightly order that sweeps all before it and unleashing a revolutionary upheaval across the medieval world. An alternate world with a fantasy setti 0Votes38kRecs59.3kFans
- 31 Tales of the Ten Provinces 十州风云志 Seek the Way, press on and search. The human way is there for those who find it. How many rivers and mountains have we crossed? There is no counting. May Heaven never grow old, and may it keep our homeland forever beautiful. Mountains stretch as far as the eye can see, yet everywhere they are beset by arrows of rain and blades of wind. The road home, why does it go on and on without end? The Way of man, the Way of gods: seek the human way for yourself. Demons and monsters all claim they are in t 1Votes174.8kRecs70.6kFans
- 32 A Mage's Handbook 法师手札 Wizards whisper in the shadow of the tower. By now, few can hear their murmurs, soft as a breeze. In the twenty-second year of the New Calendar, I returned to the place I once knew. The Mage Tower lay hidden beneath the shade of plane trees and oaks. It was the end of an era and the beginning of a new world. It was also the end of a myth and the start of countless legends. The collision of two worlds, the war between two powers, the blood and tears of countless races, the wails of billions of li 0Votes37kRecs43.3kFans
- 33 The Zhao Clan's Tiger Cub 赵氏虎子 To avenge his family, he is willing to become an outlaw or make an enemy of the state. He lies low for ten years, then takes his revenge and seizes the throne in a single stroke. The dynasty changes hands today. 0Votes328.6kRecs138.1kFans
- 34 EN Dragon Zang 龙藏 Wei Yuan had never harbored great ambitions, but the tide of the times forced him onto the path of conquest and expansion, until he had crossed every mountain pass without ever turning gray. A less serious blurb: Even immortals fear industrialization! This is the story of an Industrial Revolution in a fantasy world. 2.7kVotes2.3MRecs1.5MFans
- 35 Reflections of the Starry Sky 星空倒影 In the firmament of history, those who are chosen become stars, illuminating an entire era and receiving the reverence of countless generations to come. We call them “heroes.” I am no hero. The most glorious moments of my life were merely spent at the heroes’ sides, watching them personally polish the night sky of history until it shone. Perhaps I can say that beneath that star-flecked firmament, I was something real yet insignificant... A reflection... (A New Works Alliance production) 0Votes102.9kRecs44Fans
- 36 EN Rules of the Uncanny: 4016 规则类怪谈：4016 [A true-to-the-original Lovecraftian rules-based horror mystery. Already certified as a premium title, quality guaranteed. But if you're looking for a power fantasy, think twice before reading.] To earn a generous bonus for experiencing college life, Lin Yi and his roommates sign up to visit a university in the suburbs. Student regulations that seem ordinary at first glance, yet feel a little off; Strange notices outside the academic buildings, alongside rules for those buildings that seem perfe 7Votes79.2kRecs287.5kFans
- 37 The Immortal Cicada 仙蝉 A dream always lingers in my mind: Beneath the setting sun, I ride a lean horse across a bridge, gazing up at desolate hills, ancient tombs, and bones glowing in the dark. After drinking my fill, I take the moonlight for a blade, sweep my sleeves, and cut down demons and monsters. The world calls me an immortal banished from heaven. A strange jade cicada lets Yu Xiu explore this bizarre ancient world. 0Votes43.1kRecs35.5kFans
- 38 Edge of Doomsday 末日边缘 “My name is Yu Dong. I’m reborn, and every time I die, I return to seven days before the apocalypse begins.” “In my previous life, I met a girl named Liu Yeye. We supported each other through the apocalypse for a long time and even had an adorable child, but in the end, our whole family died in a zombie horde...” “So after I was reborn this time, I found my child’s mother. To gain her trust, I told her home address, the layout of her bedroom, what her wardrobe was made of, how every pair of her 839Votes111.2kRecs624.3kFans
- 39 Ten Thousand Ghosts and Ten Thousand Immortals 万鬼万仙 In this world, there are two paths, the immortal and the ghostly, locked in a struggle against each other. Above them are all manner of ancient gods. Pan Yan awakens from his grave, carrying countless secrets and concealing wondrous techniques. He will cultivate immortality and exorcise ghosts, roam the world, stride across the stars and ride the clouds, and uncover the mysteries of the ancient gods. 0Votes83.9kRecs16.8kFans
- 40 Li Dapao's Years of Resistance 李大炮的抗战岁月 When a butterfly spreads its wings, a storm arises... Otaku Li Siwei unexpectedly transmigrates and becomes a low-ranking soldier on the Songhu battlefield, beginning his years of resistance against the Japanese... P.S. New book, The Flames of War: A young man seeking to live on his own terms transmigrates into a chaotic alternate world and embarks on a war-torn path to becoming an emperor... 0Votes48.9kRecs62.5kFans
- 41 Rampant and Unrestrained 横行霸道 The Six Paths surge, gods and ghosts rage, The Nine Heavens tremble, wind and thunder clash. I hold fast to my true heart, free from worry, doubt, and fear. I stride across the Nine Heavens and reign supreme over the Six Paths. The author has completed three novels: Online Gaming: Nerve Disorder, Infinite Killing Road, and Wielding a Sword, Singing High. Rest assured, you can count on the author. 0Votes244.8kRecs89.4kFans
- 42 The Tang Dynasty’s Bad Guys 大唐不良人 Chang'an, where a hundred ghosts roam by night; Luoyang, where ghost soldiers borrow the road; In 649 AD, the Heavenly Khan died in Hanfeng Hall, while the God of War passed away in his bed. A future empress shaved her head and became a nun at Lingbao Temple; the Great Tang's divine detective entered the Imperial College to study. A soul from the future arrived in Chang'an. Beneath the flourishing reign of Zhenguan, monsters and demons lurked in the darkness. Amid the magnificent capital, spirit 1Votes140.5kRecs142.5kFans
- 43 EN Scripture of the Dead 死人经 A book of the dead, half a scripture without the Dao. I have severed a thousand heads and devoured the bones of a hundred bodies. 111Votes380.9kRecs1MFans
- 44 Alien Ruin Hunter 异星遗迹猎人 For some unknown reason, the Sun’s decay suddenly accelerated... To survive, humanity had no choice but to abandon the home they had lived in for millions of years. The survivors drifted through space aboard the Ark for nine hundred years before finally finding a place to settle: Alpha. But the planet was covered in ruins left behind by the previous civilization. The Alpha civilization had left countless resources and technologies in those ruins. The pursuit of these treasures gave rise to a new 0Votes116.2kRecs147.2kFans
- 45 The Way of the Divine Land Beyond the Border 异域神州道 I seek the Dao and press onward, For there is a human Dao. How many rivers and mountains have I crossed? I cannot count. May Heaven never grow old, and may my homeland always remain blessed. All I see are green mountains, Green mountains where rain falls hard and winds rage on every side. The road home stretches on, endless and long. The Dao of man, the Dao of gods, I seek the human Dao. Demons and fiends alike claim they are good. Winds rise, thunder roars, and ghosts cry out across the heavens 1Votes733.4kRecs63.2kFans
- 46 Grand Marshal of the Warring States 战国大司马 The Rites of Zhou: “The Grand Marshal is responsible for establishing the nine laws of the feudal states, assisting the king in bringing order to the realm.” Experience the most gripping era of the Warring States: rival states at war and a hundred schools of thought in contention. 0Votes344kRecs160.7kFans
- 47 Building America: My Campaign Manager Is Roosevelt 缔造美利坚：我竞选经理是罗斯福 My name is Leo Wallace. I'm a history PhD student, and I'm $137,542.89 in debt. At the darkest point in my life, I lost my job. The reason? I trashed a tech giant called Omni online, and they “optimized” me right out of a job. I thought my life was going to be like Rickshaw Boy, until an uninvited intruder showed up in my head. He said his name was Franklin D. Roosevelt. Yes, that one, the guy on the dime. “Kid, stop ranting online. It doesn't work.” “Want to take them down? I'll teach you how.” 0Votes89.4kRecs234.6kFans
- 48 The False Man of Jiangzuo 江左伪郎 The realm was divided into three, then reunited under Jin. Who could have known that the Rebellion of the Eight Princes would follow, then the Humiliation of Yongjia, the uprising of the Five Barbarians, the fall of the north, and the southward flight of the aristocracy? To secure a full meal and protect his brothers, the young slave made up a little lie, hoping to pull off a clever trick. But he overdid it. The lie grew bigger and bigger, until it deceived the entire realm. 1.1kVotes132.4kRecs348.9kFans
- 49 The Devil's Legend 魔鬼传奇 One-sentence introduction: A story about Eastern and Western superpowered individuals, as well as monsters and spirits. Two-sentence introduction: On Planet Humanity, a story about Eastern and Western superpowered individuals, as well as monsters and spirits. Three-sentence introduction: Ten-plus completed VIP works. Xia may be niche, but the quality is excellent. P.S. Some structures from Earth have been adapted for use on the planet in this book. The planet depicted here is named Planet, and i 0Votes513kRecs70.1kFans
- 50 Ballad of Assassination 吟游刺杀录 This is a land of heroes, swords, and magic, home to a bard with grand ambitions. He is determined to write the most magnificent tales, spread love and peace throughout the world, and bring laughter to everyone. He hopes that whenever a great swordmaster or archmage opens their mouth, one of his jokes will come out. To that end, he set out to travel at the age of fifteen. After ten years on the road, he had crossed half the continent, only to fall deeper and deeper into poverty. In the end, he h 0Votes142.1kRecs100kFans
