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  1. 1 Reborn in Tokyo to Plant the Divine Tree 重生东京种神树 Light Novel648k WordsCompleted Reborn in Tokyo, with a divine tree… seed. The divine tree should have started growing wildly as soon as it took root, but after eighteen years, it has only just managed to sprout. Otsutsuki Huiying discovers that whether people feel love or hatred, only the emotions they project can help the divine tree grow. With that in mind, he has no choice but to write his own legend in this ordinary, magicless world. 0Votes13kRecs20.9kFans
  2. 2 The Demon Hunter’s Amazing Adventures 恶魔猎人的奇妙冒险 Light Novel843k WordsOngoing Hello, I’m Qin Chuan, and I’ve had the bloodline of Sparda from Devil May Cry for exactly one hour. I like singing and dancing... No, I mean I like slacking off and showing off in front of people. I’m terrible at writing introductions. This is the everyday story of a transmigrator who gets a System and Sparda’s bloodline from Devil May Cry, then travels between anime worlds and stirs up trouble. Completed worlds: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, My Hero Academia Current world: 0Votes23.3kRecs36.5kFans
  3. 3 The Tokyo Literary Giant 东京文豪 Urban840k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to Tokyo, Japan, in the wake of an economic crisis, he’s out of work, nearly out of savings, and facing the threat of being kicked out of his home. What should he do? Never mind. He’ll get by with the literary works he wrote in his previous life. And so he embarks on a new journey in life, eventually becoming one of Japan’s most beloved authors! 0Votes12.9kRecs39.8kFans
  4. 4 My Girlfriend Is a Voice Actress: The Sequel 我的女友是声优续 Light Novel252k WordsCompleted Transmigrated into a Japanese island nation, she has a System panel, yet finds herself absorbed in the little things of everyday life. “It’s getting cold.” A never-before-seen gentle smile bloomed across the girl’s face. “No, it’s already spring, Murakami-kun.” 0Votes24.9kRecs0Fans
  5. 5 Japan's Mysterious Resurgence 神秘复苏的日本 Light Novel197k WordsCompleted This book is also known as I Became the Land God in Japan. A deity, an artbook, and a shrine begin an extraordinary story. Possessing the mighty force that governs change in the world, he sets off a grand revival of Shinto. On a rainy street at night, the rain woman smiles as she offers an umbrella; By the seaside, the shiranui sings and drinks merrily every night; On the road to the Yellow Springs, Ibaraki Doji burns with passionate enthusiasm. Why is this? The answer: All demons and s 0Votes15.1kRecs84Fans
  6. 6 Quick, Take My Brother Madara Away 快带走我斑哥 Light Novel790k WordsCompleted The sly Tang Xuan tricked a dragon and gained eternal life, then transmigrated to the world of Naruto. Unfortunately, it was the most brutal era of the Warring States, when human life was worth less than grass. Kaguya was in the sky, Black Zetsu was underground, and Madara and Hashirama were on the ground. Luckily, Tang Xuan… was one tough bastard… 0Votes5.3kRecs20.5kFans
  7. 7 I’m a Dragon Sparrow in Tokyo 我在东京当龙雀 Light Novel350k WordsCompleted You placed first in a mahjong match. Victory points +1 You placed first in a go match. Victory points +3 You placed first in a tennis match. Victory points +5 You placed first in a cooking duel. Victory points +7 You placed first in a kendo match. Victory points +9 Jiang Xu transmigrated to a world that had entered an age of universal competition. Holding the winning System, he had originally thought that as long as he kept winning, he would obtain countless honors, prize money, status, p 0Votes8.6kRecs21.7kFans
  8. 8 The Goddess Descends into My Dreams 女神降临梦境 Light Novel294k WordsCompleted After obtaining the Goddess Dream System, I set out on the path to becoming a top student. But all I want is to be a quiet, studious guy. Why give me a Goddess System?! 0Votes12.2kRecs20.2kFans
  9. 9 I Made Up a Global Era of Cultivation 我编造了全球修仙时代 Sci-Fi1.0M WordsOngoing Xiao Yu has a Book of Creation. Anything he writes in it becomes reality, no matter how absurd it may be. And so... He began creating like mad. Every stroke of his pen made the whole world dance. As history, legends, myths, and the Myriad Worlds were redefined, a golden age of cultivation began, where everyone could become a dragon and all could become sages! [Invincible Protagonist]+ [Mastermind]+ [Fabrication]+ [Spiritual Qi Revival]+ [Half-Secret Identity]+ [Ensemble Cast] 0Votes13.4kRecs86.9kFans
  10. 10 The Ninja World’s Top Student 忍界学霸 Infinite Myriad Worlds495k WordsCompleted Forge the supreme sword path, rise to become a general, earn the title of Sword Saint, and lead the revival of the samurai. Study the history of archaeological monks, cultivate the heart, comprehend magic, and become the Lord of All Arts. Explore the source of the Divine Tree, command nature, control the web, and master the ultimate reaches of energy. Dissect monsters and evil gods, understand immortality, attain eternal life, and elevate the essence of life. Seize the Reaper's promised land, cr 0Votes6kRecs10.6kFans
  11. 11 Infinite Role-Playing Across the Heavens 诸天无限扮演 Martial Arts956k WordsCompleted Fifteen years after transmigrating, the handsome, humble, and highly skilled Xia Wuji finally gets his cheat. With wealth enough to rival a nation, he sets off on a journey through countless worlds. He arrives in one world after another, fulfills people's wishes, absorbs similar souls, and merges them all into one. Long Xiaoyun from The Little Li Flying Dagger makes his father, Long Xiaoyun, experience overwhelming filial devotion and explosive displays of loyalty. The Fire Cloud Evil God from K 0Votes8.4kRecs64.1kFans
  12. 12 Corruption Across the Heavens Starts with Naruto 诸天黑化从火影开始 Light Novel793k WordsCompleted New Book: Summer Vacation Travel, with Classmates from Every Anime Series Transmigrate into the world of Naruto, starting with Naruto Uzumaki's descent into darkness. Naruto: “If this is the Konoha I vowed to protect… then let it be destroyed completely…” Ken Kaneki: “The one at fault isn't me, but this twisted world…” Luffy: “This is the justice you people talk about? Then I'd rather be evil for all eternity…” (P.S. Half behind-the-scenes style, half behind-the-scenes style.) QQ group: 9305 0Votes38.6kRecs95.3kFans
  13. 13 What Do You Do When You're Too Good-Looking? 长得太好看了怎么办 Light Novel555k WordsCompleted A new book in the same vein as My World Has a Few Too Many Comment Banners. Give it a look if you're interested! Sagiri Izumi, Kaori Miyazono, Eru Chitanda, Teresa Wagner, The Quintessential Quintuplets, Mai Sakurajima... Perhaps this will be a whole new love story! Miyazaki Yuzuru: Romance? Impossible. I need to study! But what am I supposed to do when I'm just too handsome? 0Votes15.7kRecs32.4kFans
  14. 14 Transmigrate to Tokyo and Become a Hokage 穿越东京当火影 Light Novel1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to a parallel-world island nation, I also got a Naruto Tower Defense System. This should mean twice the fun, but who could have guessed that the monsters from the Tower Defense System would show up too? What do I do? Asking online, urgent! Can Wood Release be used to grow crops? Can Earth Release reclaim land from the sea? Can the Chimera Technique be used for biological research? I’ll turn the world into my defense tower. The Earth Online tower defense game is about to begi 0Votes13.4kRecs22.5kFans
  15. 15 Portals Everywhere 遍地都是传送门 Eastern Fantasy287k WordsCompleted Portals to other worlds keep appearing, and humanity has embarked on a new path of evolution. Every legend and treasure lies beyond those doors. You have the resolve to risk your life for them, and so a great adventure begins. Note: This book is also known as The Wonderful Adventures of a Goofball Big Shot. This new book is still young. Check out my completed, million-subscriber-rated novel, The Main God Hunter! 0Votes57.3kRecs23.1kFans
  16. 16 The Master of Secret Puppets in Bleach 死神里的秘偶大师 Light Novel1.6M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into Lord of the Mysteries and becoming a Marionettist, someone transmigrates again, this time into the world of Bleach. With the Original Creator gone, the entire world is left with only the small amount of Beyonder Characteristics within his soul, but he awakens new abilities. Using the Marionettist’s powers, he can grow stronger through the Acting Method, both himself and his marionettes, gradually acquiring the corresponding Beyonder Characteristics. Ultimately, he can a 0Votes12.8kRecs65.8kFans
  17. 17 Becoming a Tokyo Demon God with Ninjutsu 带着忍术做东京魔神 Light Novel250k WordsOngoing Mine alone, the law of the world. The mastermind behind the scenes. After transmigrating to Tokyo, Japan, he begins summoning skills and items from Naruto. Superhumans emerge one after another... A world where a hundred demons roam by night... “No one stands in the heavens from the very beginning, whether you, me, or even the gods.” “But the vacancy on the throne of heaven ends here.” Abeno Nozomi takes off his glasses and declares, “From now on, I will sit upon the heavens.” Feature 0Votes29.5kRecs54.2kFans
  18. 18 Reborn as a Shinto Priest in Japan 重生日本当神官 Light Novel3.1M WordsCompleted 0Votes149.6kRecs81.4kFans
  19. 19 My Girlfriend Is from Fusang 我的女友来自扶桑 Light Novel906k WordsCompleted Japanese-style light novel Anime-inspired, slice-of-life Sweet romance, a mountain of dog food If you’re interested, help yourself V Group: 1076391193 (screenshot verification required) 0Votes20.3kRecs52.1kFans
  20. 20 From the Start, I Had Tessaiga 开局一把天生牙 Light Novel851k WordsCompleted I transmigrated as a descendant of the Enzworth family, a family of magi in the Fate universe. Even without Lostbelts, I can still Rayshift for you to see. I keep transmigrating to other worlds, summoning Heroic Spirits in alternate planes. When I return, I can make Heroic Spirit Cards. The Enzworths, who existed only in the world of the great hero Emiya and took Replacement Magecraft to its limits, will 0Votes69.9kRecs74.8kFans
  21. 21 In the Hokage World with a Figurine Army 带着手办军团在火影 Light Novel1.6M WordsCompleted With a warehouse full of anime figurines, Chen Lin arrives in the world of Hokage, only to discover, to his amazement, that he can summon every character represented by the figurines! The entire course of the Hokage world is turned upside down! Misaka Mikoto: “Lin, give me back my coin!” Esdeath: “It wouldn’t matter if those guys died, would it? Fine... since Lin asked...” Chrollo: “It’s okay if you don’t approve, because it’s Lin, so...” The Ant King: “Lin, don’t keep me from playing chess with 0Votes14.6kRecs33.1kFans
  22. 22 Writing Myths 编写神话 Eastern Fantasy598k WordsCompleted Before I came, this realm had no immortals, this land had no gods. After I came, myriad immortals paid court, and the gods returned to their places. The River Earl commands his water palace, while mountain spirits ride leopards on patrol; Buddhist disciples brave the mortal world to overcome tribulations, while Daoist masters spread their teachings in a troubled age; Three Azure Birds guard the Kunlun Pillar of Heaven, while the Nine-Plumed Phoenix watches over the immortal gate of Penglai; 0Votes25.7kRecs100.5kFans
  23. 23 The Otherworldly Naruto War Chronicle 异界火影战记 Light Novel2.3M WordsCompleted [The author’s new book, The Era of Star Transformation: I Can Draw Word Attributes Without Limit, is now out. Check it out if you’re interested!] The Star Continent is a vast otherworld where people have practiced magic and battle qi for hundreds of thousands of years. But when a young man arrives through transmigration with a heaven-defying Naruto exchange System, can the Star Continent remain as peaceful as before? What sparks will fly between magic and ninjutsu, battle qi and taijutsu, and bl 0Votes37.9kRecs30.2kFans
  24. 24 The Strongest Teacher in Konoha 最强木叶教师 Light Novel570k WordsOngoing Qiu Ye transmigrated to the world of Naruto and became a proud ninja instructor. But... He looked at the skills in his System list: the Six Powers of the Navy, the Qingyun Qi Refining Art, the Dog-Beating Staff Technique... He felt like crying. “Could you at least give me a ninjutsu?!” 0Votes24kRecs72.6kFans
  25. 25 The Stand User in the Marvel Universe 漫威世界的替身使者 Light Novel1.7M WordsCompleted My new book, The Ninja Is Clearly Not Strong, Yet He Goes Out of His Way to Die, is now out. [The first premium Stand User novel on Qidian, with over ten thousand top subscriptions. Give it a try!] JOJO? No, I’m Dio!~ A programmer transmigrates to the Marvel Universe with a shoddy JOJO gacha game he spent a week grinding away at, only to stare blankly at his new identity: Dio Brando, a handsome British-Chinese man! But wait... Th 0Votes117.2kRecs226.5kFans
  26. 26 I Unleashed a Hundred Demons on Tokyo 我在东京掀起百鬼夜行 Light Novel1.0M WordsCompleted This is a behind-the-scenes story, also known as "How to Make a Crazy Era Even Crazier", "On How One Person Can Fool Thousands of Ghosts and Gods", "Take a Look at What You're Doing, Is That Any Way for a Person to Behave?", and "Disaster-Plagued Neon" Reborn in Tokyo, Japan, as spiritual qi revives and heaven and earth undergo a transformation, ghosts and gods invade. The world trembles in fear as a mad era begins. Wang Zun stands atop Tokyo Tower, gazing at the distant sky as it splits ope 0Votes133.6kRecs206.8kFans
  27. 27 Master of Myth 支配神话 Eastern Fantasy794k WordsCompleted After becoming a deity worshipped by a primitive tribe, Yu Su takes heaven, earth, and the stars as his board, and all living beings as his pieces, striving to become the Celestial Emperor. This is the story of a deity who can travel between Earth and another world. P.S. A work about one-man supremacy, a mastermind behind the scenes, and faith. 0Votes22.9kRecs52.7kFans
  28. 28 EN My Mythical World 我的神话世界 Sci-Fi2.0M WordsCompleted World Creation + Mastermind Behind the Scenes + Player Story It all begins when Jiang Ping accidentally picks up the Creation Diary of some blue robot cat. And so, one ancient mythological world after another is created. The Primordial World, the Olympic World, the Fantasy World... And then a bunch of wacky players barge in, adding countless new twists. The gods praise him: “You are both the One and the Many, both an instant and eternity...” Jiang Ping: “That's right. It's me.” A branch Jiang Pi 0Votes82.1kRecs167.7kFans
  29. 29 Even I Fear Myself When I Get Serious 认真起来自己都怕 Light Novel869k WordsCompleted Making Marvel movies in the Marvel Universe... Question: Is spoiling the plot illegal? Waiting online for an answer. It’s urgent!!!! Password: Lin Ye 0Votes38.8kRecs80.5kFans
  30. 30 Konoha Seven Flavor House 木叶七味居 Light Novel801k WordsCompleted Seven-Flavors House, the number-one restaurant in the ninja world. Madara calls its food the best, while Hashirama weeps uncontrollably over every dish. “Chef Zhenxiu, please take me as your apprentice!” Otsutsuki Ichiraku said as he knelt. 0Votes27.5kRecs57.8kFans
  31. 31 I Became a Shogi Saint in Japan 我在日本当棋圣 Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Reporter: “Teacher Chihara, everyone says you’re a living legend, the pinnacle of human intellect, and the god of Go in our time. How did you achieve such greatness? What can ordinary people learn from you?” Hiroshi Chihara: “Edison once said that genius, ” Reporter: “I know, one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Teacher Chihara, are you saying that anyone can succeed as long as they work hard?” Hiroshi Chihara looked at the reporter as if he were a developmentally disabl 0Votes47.6kRecs47.6kFans
  32. 32 Qin Dynasty Dimensional Chat Group 秦时次元聊天群 Light Novel886k WordsOngoing A The Legend of Qin fan fiction. After transmigrating, the protagonist awakens a dimensional chat group. After waiting five long years, someone finally joins. Ding-dong! Tang San from Douluo Dalu has joined the chat group. Ding-dong! Feng Baobao has joined the chat group. Ding-dong! Ye Yun has joined the chat group. Ding-dong! Tu Shan Yaya has joined the chat group. Worlds featured include Battle Through the Heavens, The Nine Songs of the Moving Heavens, Super God Academy, Wu Geng Ji, The Bad Ki 0Votes29.8kRecs54.7kFans
  33. 33 EN Starting with a Draw: The World of Naruto 从拔刀开始的火影世界 Light Novel981k WordsCompleted A blade from the start, and all strength comes from cutting. He grows stronger, beginning with the most basic draw of the sword. Through the eyes of a swordsman, what kind of world is Naruto? 0Votes52.3kRecs152.9kFans
  34. 34 The Essence of One Piece 海贼的极意 Light Novel846k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the world of One Piece, Mi Lu discovered that the power he could cultivate was actually Nen Ability from Hunter x Hunter. “This Devil Fruit ability is pretty good. I like it.” Mi Lu tapped the black book he had materialized, The Pirate’s Ultimate Art. “How do I get my hands on it?” … 0Votes11.3kRecs20.5kFans
  35. 35 From the Start, I Had 800 Hokage 开局八百个火影 Light Novel1.1M WordsCompleted After arriving in the Naruto world, Wan Jun discovered he could summon Naruto characters from parallel worlds. And so, Orochimaru became a woman, while Yahiko became the Hokage of Konoha. The father and son of the Hatake family were reunited in the main world. Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara became teachers at the new ninja village. Minato Namikaze and Sasuke even joined forces to lead the Anbu. New book: Starting with 800 Pirate Armies 0Votes42.4kRecs103.5kFans
  36. 36 Dragonkin in American Comics 美漫里的龙裔 Light Novel709k WordsCompleted He transmigrated to the world of American comics with The Elder Scrolls game System and became a guard of Asgard. He transmigrated straight into a deadly crisis, with Frost Giants invading. Teska thought, “Good thing I like cheating in games!” 0Votes32.2kRecs73.2kFans
  37. 37 Building a Savior Organization from Scratch 从零开始打造救世组织 Light Novel1.2M WordsCompleted [New novel recommendation: My Own Path: I Think I Might Really Become an Immortal] The abyss lurks in the shadows, and an unprecedented disaster is about to devour everything. The real world, where supernatural powers do not exist, is on the brink of collapse. At this moment, Chen Sheng acquired the Savior Organization System. From then on, an ancient organization of fraudsters rose to prominence amid the tides of the times. As colossal lies were woven into both reality and history, an ancient a 1Votes19.8kRecs197.7kFans
  38. 38 Japanese Showbiz: Powered by Love 日娱之用爱发电 Urban1.7M WordsOngoing A million possibilities can emerge in an instant. Sometimes, the thing that changes your fate isn't anything remarkable. It might be a bouquet of flowers, a pebble, or even a mobile phone. He transmigrates to Japan in the early '90s with a magical smartphone. "Hello? I have almost every skill and item from the future, but you'll have to pay a special price." 0Votes71.2kRecs30.7kFans
  39. 39 Bleach: Using My DNF Doppelgangers to Pull the Strings 死神:我用DNF分身做幕后大佬 Light Novel1.7M WordsCompleted A Bleach fanfic. I pursue the power of oscillation, walk alongside darkness, and cultivate the power of lightning. I am the ‘Heavenly Emperor.’ I temper my bloodlust, embrace madness, and become a Blood Demon who slays the heavens. I am the ‘Demon God.’ After transmigrating to the world of Bleach with the template of a DNF Ghostblade, I decided to become the King of Hollows. If the Soul Reapers have a king and the Quincy have a king, then so will the Hollows! Asura, Berserker, Soul Bender, B 0Votes25kRecs115.7kFans
  40. 40 Reborn: I'll Never Be a Backup Plan Again 重生从不做备胎开始 Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Liu Qing quit his job. Under the reason for leaving, he wrote: “I’m going to inherit a fortune worth hundreds of millions.” 0Votes47.4kRecs254.3kFans
  41. 41 I Can Empower All Things 我能点化万物 Light Novel1.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to a parallel world where spiritual qi revival began three years ago, he discovers that he possesses a bodhi branch capable of awakening all things into living beings. So he looks at his phone, awakens it, and tosses it into the sky. It transforms into a fair-skinned, long-legged maid. He finds a domestically made Type 99A tank, awakens it, and it turns into a burly, good-natured, bald man. He awakens fighter jets, aircraft carriers, nuclear bombs... and they all become spir 0Votes120.2kRecs189.7kFans
  42. 42 EN Planting the World Tree in Tokyo 我在东京种神树 Light Novel3.2M WordsOngoing I’m the mastermind, and I alone wield the supernatural. After transmigrating to Tokyo in a parallel world, I received a seed from the World Tree. Akiha Yuichi initially refused. You want me to plant a tree, so I’m supposed to just plant it? Where’s a transmigrator’s dignity in that? The Divine Tree: It grants eternal life! Well, I suppose I could consider it~~ 0Votes163.5kRecs254.6kFans
  43. 43 The Instant-Death Blue Dragon 直死蓝龙 Light Novel692k WordsCompleted “I am the end of all things, awooo…” The story of a blue dragon who, after gaining the Eyes of Direct Death, gets anyone she glares at pregnant. Don’t ask. Ask again and all I can do is blossom. This completed novel has 1.8 million words and a perfect record of uninterrupted updates. Dive in without worry. 0Votes45.4kRecs143.5kFans
  44. 44 Naruto: The Strongest Meat Escape 木叶之最强肉遁 Light Novel2.1M WordsCompleted Blood and sweat mingle into a scent that belongs only to men. Fists collide, sparks flying in a dazzling blaze of passion! Beast-type, Ox-Ox Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Bull Demon King form. Once you’re tough enough, there’s no enemy you can’t wear down to exhaustion. Panting, Six Paths Madara said, “I, Madara Uchiha, acknowledge you as the toughest of them all!” 0Votes99.5kRecs157.8kFans
  45. 45 The God Among Men Here 此间的男神 Urban1.7M WordsCompleted “Don't confess to me. I really can't turn anyone down.” “I already told you, I can't turn anyone down...” 0Votes103.6kRecs460.8kFans
  46. 46 The Pocket Monster Phone 精灵手机 Light Novel551k WordsOngoing A world where humans and spirits accompany one another, grow together, and fight side by side. Original spirits and an original world. Dreams, laughter, passion, and positivity. 0Votes50.9kRecs15.8kFans
  47. 47 The Wrath of the Undying 不死者之怒 Western Fantasy271k WordsOngoing Li Wei: “Is this the Brotherhood? I want to put a bounty on someone. The reward is one million gold coins.” The young woman at the counter: “Please provide information about the assassination target: their name and appearance, and where they might be found. Be as specific as possible.” Li Wei: “I want to put a bounty on myself.” The young woman at the counter: “???” This is the story of a man who grows stronger whenever he is killed. 0Votes33kRecs37kFans
  48. 48 My Demon Lord’s Castle Has Skins 我的魔王城有皮肤 Light Novel1.2M WordsCompleted After ten years of hard study, Luoyi finally became an apprentice Demon King. Just as he was working hard to build up his lands and help the Great Demon King wreak havoc on the world of heroes... “Huh? A Skin System?” Something strange had infiltrated his Demon King's castle. 0Votes63.2kRecs103.9kFans
  49. 49 Tokyo: My Superpowers Refresh Every Week 东京:我的超能力每周刷新 Light Novel2.7M WordsCompleted After starting his second year of high school, Qing Ze, who had transmigrated, suddenly awakened psychic powers. After a week of training, his powers turned into hypnosis. Whenever he falls, a girl is bound to break his fall. X-ray vision, stopping time… The superpower he gets each week turns his life upside down, and teaches him that he could never be the protagonist of a hot-blooded manga. 0Votes78.3kRecs393.5kFans
  50. 50 Hogwarts in the Marvel Universe 漫威世界的霍格沃茨 Light Novel326k WordsOngoing Deng Lidu obtained the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry System in the Marvel Universe. He could extract not only all the magic, buildings, animals, and characters from the Harry Potter films, but also magical elements from other movies and games. And so, in his own parallel world, Deng Lidu established Hogwarts, a school of magic attended by tens of thousands of students. (This story is mainly about the everyday life of running a magic school. Please follow this book for the timeline a 0Votes42kRecs34.8kFans

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