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- 51 EN Nightmare Assault 噩梦惊袭 Horror, supernatural, infinite-worlds. Focused on the plot, no romance. That's pretty much it. 47Votes163.2kRecs970.1kFans
- 52 All My Players Are Method Actors 我的玩家都是演技派 The Notes of the Returner suddenly appeared on every top news and social media site around the world, heralding a groundbreaking virtual reality game. Game title: Dark Sands Genre: Eastern fantasy historical setting, with Soulslike difficulty and roguelike elements. Requirements for beta testers: A level head, quick reflexes, nerves of steel, some knowledge of history, and excellent physical fitness. Most importantly: Outstanding acting skills, preferably at an award-winning level! Special rewar 0Votes123.2kRecs331.2kFans
- 53 The Whole Mountain Is My Hunting Ground 整座大山都是我的猎场 Reborn in 1986, an era when guns and hunting weren’t banned, wildlife wasn’t protected, and bears and wild boars were even wrecking the fruits of the people’s hard work. The higher-ups encouraged and urged every village to actively hunt. Zhao Jun, a low-ranking soldier in the Yong’antun militia platoon and a member of the local hunters’ squad, slings his rifle over his shoulder and heads into the mountains, where he takes up a life of hunting with dogs. This story is based entirely on true event 2.3kVotes1.3MRecs990kFans
- 54 You Really Don’t Follow the Rules to Clear the Game, Do You? 您完全不按套路通关是吗 Boom! “???” “Our mission was just to eliminate the suspect hiding in the building. Who the hell blew the whole building up?!” “Wait, isn't this a horror survival game where you're supposed to try to survive for seven days? Why is he out there farming monsters alone?” “Let me emphasize this again: protecting Miss Shaya is an extremely difficult mission. I expect everyone to give it their full attention... Hold on, I need to take this call... What? Miss Shaya ran off with a man?!” “Damn it, who is 1Votes105kRecs785.6kFans
- 55 The Los Angeles Detective 洛杉矶神探 A detective transmigrates to America and becomes an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. After getting over his initial confusion, he solves one baffling case after another and earns international renown, becoming known as the most legendary detective in history... 2Votes289.6kRecs397kFans
- 56 Showbiz: I’m Just an Actor 文娱之我只是个演员 I don’t understand music, can’t dance, am no good at writing, know nothing about calligraphy, and can’t paint. I’m an actor, Xu Rong. 3Votes135.9kRecs245.6kFans
- 57 The All-Around Painter 全能大画家 “He is the highest-paid illustrator of all time, and the reason children fall in love with art!”, The New York Times. “East and West in perfect harmony, drawing on the strengths of many traditions. He is the most brilliant graduate in the two-century history of the Hamburg University of Fine Arts.”, President Martin Köttering. “We have seen countless artists become overnight sensations here... Tonight, another newcomer will join the ranks of these great names.”, Venice International Art Biennale 12Votes213kRecs278.3kFans
- 58 Old Soldiers, New Cops 老兵新警 I never wanted to take off my military uniform upon retirement. I had never dared hope that I could become a police officer, yet I ended up wearing a police uniform. I resolved to put down roots at the border and guard the nation's gates, only to be transferred back to my hometown. Fate is truly wondrous. Come and witness Han Xin's extraordinary life, from olive green to navy blue! 2Votes405.7kRecs294.3kFans
- 59 The King of Myriad Forms 万相之王 There are myriad aspects under heaven, and I, Li Luo, will one day become the King of All Aspects. Following Battle Through the Heavens, Martial Universe, The Great Ruler, and Venerable Yuan, Tian Can Tu Dou brings you another epic fantasy novel. 118Votes1.6MRecs2.5MFans
- 60 EN Extraordinary Voyage 超凡大航海 An indifferent god gazes coldly down at the world from above the clouds. A tailless crawler whispers in the gap between winter and spring. An octopus demon god in a top hat plays the flute beneath the cold sea. The steam engine has only just lit the flame of civilization. Swordsmanship and witchcraft clash, while alchemical guns and saili 1Votes294.6kRecs401.5kFans
- 61 EN Opening a Hospital in Another World Isn't That Hard, Right? 在异界开医院没有那么难吧 The story of an emergency room doctor who died from overwork and transmigrated to another world. The sails of the Age of Exploration have been raised. The steam engine has yet to roar to life. The glory of the Lord of Radiance shines across the continent. On the island nation across the sea, the churches of the gods and the mages together uphold royal power. Dwarves walk freely through the kingdom's cities. Werewolves, vampires, elves, dragons... their legends have never faded. And Wu Zhou, an e 3Votes199.4kRecs444.9kFans
- 62 Carefree Mountains and Rivers 逍遥山水 Zhang Xian came from a remote mountain village and earned his way into a top university. After an unexpected adventure, he decides that once he graduates, he’ll return to his hometown, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and take up farming and hunting while running a countryside guesthouse. In his spare time, he’ll get up to a little petty mischief. Er, I mean, keep birds, walk dogs, and raise small pets. In short, this is a story about enjoying a carefree life among the mountains and rivers… 0Votes44kRecs21.1kFans
- 63 EN Back to 1982: A Second Chance in a Fishing Village 重回1982小渔村 A fishing-and-seaside-life story set in the 1980s, with an average of 35,000 paid subscribers. The animated series of the same name, Back to 1982: A Small Fishing Village, launched on Hongguo on August 7! [Everyday life in the 1980s: fishing, farming, raising kids, and family squabbles. If that’s not your thing, please don’t read or leave hate!] It’s the same familiar little fishing village, but Ye Yaodong is no longer the young man he used to be. Reborn into the pas 221Votes2.1MRecs2MFans
- 64 A Frail Scholar in the Ancient Apocalypse 古代末世的文弱书生 “He’s a weak scholar, my foot!” “That bastard lied to me!” “Workaholics! Every last one of them!” Hello, the King of Overwork invites you to join the Xinzhou Labor Group. Note: No supernatural abilities, and set in a purely fictional ancient world. Since it involves no real historical dynasties or people, and also contains apocalyptic elements, it isn't classified as historical fiction, so it's been filed under fantasy. 386Votes1.1MRecs257.5kFans
- 65 I Still Haven’t Turned into a Doll Today 今天也没变成玩偶呢 When the world became a game map, people began turning into dolls one after another. At first, Bai Youwei thought it was some prank by aliens. That was until she was pulled into a cloud of glowing mist and a clear mechanical voice rang out: Ding! Welcome to the Doll Game! The rules are as follows: 1. Refuse to play and become a doll! 2. Fail a game and become a doll! 3. Clear a game and win a doll! Bai Youwei trembled and flung herself into Shen Mo’s arms. “I’m scared! I’m just a delicate young 5Votes66.9kRecs831.7kFans
- 66 I Refuse to Be a King in the Spring and Autumn Period 我在春秋不当王 In the thirty-first year of Duke Xiang of Lu, the Zhou royal house was plunged into turmoil. Li Ran, whose soul had traveled across time, lost his secure library job! His closest friend died! His promising career was gone! And he was forced into exile. What a miserable life! Miserable! Miserable! That year, Duke Xiang of Lu had just passed away, Zichan was reforming Zheng, the six great ministers of Jin were locked in a bitter power struggle, Duke Jing of Qi was poised to make his move, and King 0Votes731.8kRecs597kFans
- 67 Buried Origin 葬元 A policewoman pursues a fugitive, and the two of them end up in the early Yuan dynasty. By then, the Battle of Yashan is over, the Song dynasty has fallen for good, and Mongol cavalry rules the land. The Yuan Empire’s power is at its peak, and Kublai Khan has secured his throne as king of kings. Who in the world would dare defy him? Start a rebellion? First, try to survive. 0Votes389.2kRecs330.1kFans
- 68 My Account Was Stolen from the Start, So I Turned Around and Recharged a Million 开局账号被盗，反手充值一百万 Also known as: I Just Love Being Picky! His long-owned Original God account is suddenly reclaimed, so he retaliates by topping it up with a million yuan. He wants nothing else, just to get the person who reclaimed it sent to prison. His company suddenly fires him for taking sick leave, and does so verbally. They brazenly claim there’s no contract and challenge him to sue. A double blessing: he files a labor arbitration case and two lawsuits. Double wages are so satisfying. The courier refuses to 9Votes422.7kRecs1.4MFans
- 69 EN Infinite Script Murder 无限之剧本杀 This is a feast for those who play their roles. The script in your hands may not hold the only possible ending, but from the moment you receive it, are you ready to take control of your fate? Guoshui subscriber group: 701787571 (subscribers can join) Guoshui regular group: 828169039 (join without verification) The author has completed several novels, including Infinite Postman, I Have a House in the Underworld, and Horror Weibo (Ce 0Votes156.1kRecs351.8kFans
- 70 I’m Really the Captain of the Flying Henanese 我真是飞翔的河南人号船长啊 My new book, Starting with Mountain Patrols and Demon Subduing, is now being serialized! Come check it out! [Ocean Apocalypse] [Raft Survival] [Farming and War] … Everyone on Earth transmigrates overnight! When eight billion people wake up, they find sharks have become their neighbors. The only shelter is the raft beneath their feet, and what's drifting toward them isn't just wreckage and supplies, but endless lurking sea monsters! [Charcoal-Grilled Kelp] [Rum] [Great White Sharks] [Old Ones]… 0Votes59.1kRecs292kFans
- 71 You Sent Me to the Army to Break My Internet Addiction, and I Became an Officer 让你当兵戒网瘾，你成军官了 Reborn in 2009, though this time around, something about the way he came back seems a little off. In this life, his family is wealthy, and Wang Ye is so addicted to online games that he can stay up all night even on the eve of the college entrance exam. Left with no choice, his father decides to send him into the army to kick the gaming habit. Two years later... When Wang Ye's father calls him on a video call, ready to ask when he'll be discharged and come home to take over the family business, 12Votes322.7kRecs1.2MFans
- 72 When Man's Killing Intent Stirs, Heaven and Earth Are Overturned 人发杀机天地反覆 Talismans, immortal arts, strange phenomena, gallant heroes, demons, ghosts and gods... The land lies ravaged, and evil runs rampant. When human hearts turn murderous, heaven and earth are thrown into chaos. I will sweep away the demons and gods, and cleanse the world of every monster and fiend. Slay the Dragon Court, pacify the realm, raze mountains and temples, sever the link between heaven and earth... I seek my own path! 0Votes175.5kRecs147.4kFans
- 73 The Cicada Stirs 蝉动 Private detective Zuo Zhong returns to the past and fights in the heart of enemy territory. Nicknamed the Smiling Tiger, he excels at stabbing people in the back and is well versed in the principles of the Jade Seat Golden Buddha and the Steampunk Formula. 11Votes491.3kRecs561.2kFans
- 74 Tang Cavalry 唐骑 The gale rages, sweeping across ten thousand miles. Wherever the horses’ hooves tread, there lies the Great Tang! 0Votes401.3kRecs211.1kFans
- 75 The First Crown Prince of Great Ming 大明第一太子 In the first year of Hongwu, at the Fengtian Hall, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, seated on the Dragon Throne, waved his hand. The Minister of Rites lifted the investiture edict and began to read: "By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: My eldest son, Zhu Biao, born of the Empress, is the first heir of the imperial clan. His natural talents are pure and admirable, and his character is noble and weighty. Now, respectfully following the original edict, examining the established rites, humbly co 0Votes206kRecs333.5kFans
- 76 Tokyo Life Starting with Painting 从绘画开始的东京生活 After transmigrating to Tokyo in 2003, former professional painter Tsukasa Higashino faces just two choices: plagiarize classic Japanese dramas like The Solitary Gourmet and The White Tower, or win the Tokyo Young Artists Award and launch his career as a professional painter. 0Votes268.7kRecs270.6kFans
- 77 My Years as a Spy 我的谍战岁月 Codename “Spark”: Your service will live forever! 55Votes1.4MRecs2.5MFans
- 78 Treasures of the World 天下珍藏 Earth is already 4.6 billion years old, while the origins of human civilization, as recorded in writing and pictures, go back only seven or eight thousand years. That is barely one percent of human history. Over these long ages, certain wondrous things, mysterious treasures, and glorious civilizations that may have existed before vanishing for reasons unknown have been buried in the vast river of time, leaving behind only the faintest traces, barely glimpsed. What you know may not be the truth! 0Votes234.2kRecs113.9kFans
- 79 Soul Painter 灵魂画手 When Gao Fan tried to paint a picture of what “God” looked like, madness descended. It surged up from the sea, rose from the earth, and fell from the sky… From the beginning and the end of time, it came toward all living things, bearing despair. 0Votes65.8kRecs356.5kFans
- 80 The Business Spy 商踪谍影 Business warfare and espionage are not like palace intrigue, which can entangle people for centuries. Their victories and defeats are decided in an instant. Low costs, prey everywhere, and generous returns: commercial spies hunt without restraint in every direction. There are also professionals who form escort teams to fight these predators. Although they are few in number and survival is difficult, they have always persevered. A smokeless war is about to erupt… 0Votes374.9kRecs74.3kFans
- 81 The Sun and Moon Endure Forever 日月永在 The early Ming dynasty, when the empire was at the height of its power. In this year, Emperor Jianwen, Zhu Yunwen, ascends the throne. The following year, Zhu Di rebels, in what history calls the Jingnan Campaign. And in this year, a transmigrator arrives in this era. Transmigrate into Zhu Yunwen and lead the Great Ming to sweep across the world. 0Votes187.3kRecs242.7kFans
- 82 The Han Dynasty's Lingering Smoke 汉鼎余烟 The great Han Dynasty is gradually nearing its end. Over the course of decades, the human world has become a land of ghosts, its plains shrouded in bones. Dragons and serpents rise throughout the realm, each vying to seize the throne. Amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood, a young warrior rises with a blade in hand and gazes around in bewilderment, only to see that heroes still stand tall. The Han Dynasty’s cauldron still smolders. Who will carry on its legacy? 11Votes316.9kRecs229.8kFans
- 83 Tracing the Current of the Literary Era 溯流文艺时代 Yu Dong is reborn from 2019 into 1991, returning to the time just after graduation, when he was assigned to work as a counselor at Jinling Arts College. Starting out by writing novels, he takes things one step at a time, gradually building an empire in the entertainment industry. 0Votes108.1kRecs171.1kFans
- 84 I Own a Wildlife Park 我有一座野生动物园 Oh no, the director has collapsed! (in a tearful voice) Don't... don't call an ambulance just yet. Help me up first! Fang Ye wakes up after staying up all night playing games and discovers that he has become the director of a run-down zoo. A gentle and intelligent Northeast tiger, a fierce and tsundere silver fox, a gray wolf that loves showing off its affection... As the zoo develops, its animals, each with their own unique charm, attract visitors from all over the world. "Why do all the animal 2Votes172.7kRecs199.1kFans
- 85 The Hidden Pearl 藏珠 A print edition is now available, with personally signed and printed-signature versions on Dangdang. Xu Yin dreams of returning to that year, when her father was still the governor of Nanyuan, her sister had yet to become a seductive consort, and she was busy chasing cats and teasing dogs, squabbling and stirring up trouble... 10Votes1.1MRecs183.7kFans
- 86 Wishing You a Thousand Blessings, My Lady 娘子万安 Zhou Rujun was falsely accused and died a miserable death in prison. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the foolish girl Gu Mingzhu. For Gu Mingzhu, revenge was only part of the task. She also had to clear the names of the "death-row prisoners" who had been framed and bring the truth to light. Madam Gu was modest and proper, and never stood out in public. But he discovered that this shy, timid woman had a dark side. The more closely he looked, the more unfathomable it seemed... Gu Mi 0Votes1.8MRecs100.4kFans
- 87 The Han Dynasty's Founding Emperor 汉世祖 Transmigrate into Liu Chengyou, the Hidden Emperor of the Later Han, and assist in founding the dynasty. Thereafter, while still young, inherit the newly established enterprise, preserve the fortune of its great expansion, and guard its unshakable foundation. P.S. If his father and elder brothers had not died so young, he might have become a Li Er reborn. 1Votes323.7kRecs267.2kFans
- 88 Crisis Management Game 危机处理游戏 Crisis management, also known as emergency response, refers to preventing and reducing the occurrence of natural disasters, accidents, public health emergencies, and social security incidents; controlling, mitigating, and eliminating the harm they cause; protecting people’s lives and property; and maintaining public order. Gu Ji, a former SWAT officer, downloaded a game called Crisis Management. Staring at the cold muzzle of a gun, he now has two choices: [Increase Stamina (Minor)] or [Combat Sp 4Votes356kRecs814.2kFans
- 89 Immortal Destiny at Lanruo Temple 兰若仙缘 New book, Subduing the Dragon. You’re welcome to give it a read! A thousand-year-old tree sways in the wind; a ten-thousand-year-old black mountain lies silent. Withered bones build the Buddhist temple; blood stains the imperial city. Practice Buddhist arts, train with Shushan swords, and command the underworld. At the ancient Lanruo Temple, my dharma name is Wusheng. I don’t beg for alms; I only deliver souls! 0Votes241.3kRecs203.8kFans
- 90 EN Everyday Adventures in a TV Series 日常系美剧 After transmigrating into the world of American TV shows, he took the unremarkable path of a great doctor to avoid dying young. Along the way, he found friends among the seven from The Big Bang Theory, the six from Friends, and the five from How I Met Your Mother, competed with the doctors of Grey's Anatomy, Dr. House, and The Good Doctor, and encountered the thrills of Gone Girl, Hard Candy, and Orphan. Ordinary days, never dull. Life in an American TV show is full of fun. 0Votes218.2kRecs168.7kFans
- 91 EN The Fox of France 法兰西之狐 A timid engineering major transmigrates to France on the eve of the Revolution for reasons unknown, and becomes the older brother of the future Emperor Napoleon. Should he ride his brother’s coattails and spend the rest of his days living off him, or seize this opportunity to forge a great legacy of his own? 0Votes176.5kRecs132.5kFans
- 92 Hunting the Deer 即鹿 The imperial court held on in the south of the Yangtze, while the Five Barbarians invaded and fought for supremacy. The realm was in turmoil, and heroes rose from every quarter. Who will seize the throne? We will have to see who can distinguish themselves and gain the Mandate of Heaven. 0Votes416.7kRecs123.5kFans
- 93 Xu Yang, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine 中医许阳 This is an incredibly hardcore novel about traditional Chinese medicine! A true novel about traditional Chinese medicine! After a medical accident gets him fired, a gifted young practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine encounters a rather dimwitted System. It sends him back several decades to study under famous doctors of the era, and he gradually grows into a true practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. This book tells the story of orthodox traditional Chinese medicine healing the sic 12Votes848.9kRecs537.2kFans
- 94 The Bright Moon of the Great Tang 大唐明月 The original novel behind the hit drama The Rise of Xizhou! This is the most prosperous of eras: fine clothes, spirited horses, and beautiful Hu women; This is the cruelest of eras: kin slaughtering kin, and human lives worth no more than weeds. Reborn in this era, Kudi Liuli has one goal: to keep all her teeth... and live to a ripe old age. She wants to write among the brocades of the Western Market, gather inspiration at the flower-viewing contest by the winding river, sneak into Pingkang Ward 0Votes168.1kRecs150.6kFans
- 95 Emissary of the Star Realm 星界使徒 Human civilization expands across the stars, its territories spanning the heavens. Amid the great wave of interstellar migration, Zhou Jing unexpectedly awakens the power to travel between worlds. He creates the [Starbound Apostles] as vessels for his soul, sending them to different planes and letting him move among worlds under a variety of identities. His predetermined path in life takes a turn. Each new avatar he creates is like a fresh start. But he gradually discovers that humanity may know 8Votes532.3kRecs1.4MFans
- 96 Fake Song Assassin's Journal 伪宋杀手日志 Overnight, she becomes a young lady of a prestigious family. Should she seek a new path, or sink into a life of wealth and comfort? The Mei family has a century-old reputation and limitless riches. She thought her luck had finally turned, only to discover that every Mei child dies young! The clan school has strict rules: do poorly, and life is miserable; do well, and it’s even worse? No problem. Find a big tree to shelter under. (Published under the title The Great Song’s Female Assassin, 0Votes162.3kRecs62.7kFans
- 97 The National Forensic Doctor 国民法医 Corpse: Have you no manners? 110Votes4.1MRecs2.4MFans
- 98 I'm Not a Supercop 我不是超级警察 “I’m not a super cop. I’m a legend in law enforcement!” Xiao Ran, a police academy graduate, has one little goal: to become the best police officer in the world. And just like that, he makes it happen... 3Votes215.7kRecs208.6kFans
- 99 EN The Indestructible Mountain Lord 金刚不坏大寨主 [Overwhelming power] [Explosive action] [The hottest wuxia novel of 2020–2021] [The comic is serialized on Tencent Animation and can be read there] Cultivate a Nine Suns aura within, and a vajra body without. Sweep across forty yards with the silver-blue blade energy of a gold-backed, nine-ring saber. Sink your breath into your dantian and surge back and forth, while the Dragon-Subduing Palm blasts the entire battlefield. The Dao Heart Demon Seed... The Selfless and the Self Alone... Sunflower T 8Votes2.8MRecs2.1MFans
- 100 EN Where Will You Run, Demons? 妖魔哪里走 New book: "Daoist Priest, Times Have Changed". Please check it out. The human way declines, while the uncanny way runs rampant. A hundred ghosts roam the night, and the people suffer terribly. I, Wang Qilin, am willing to wield a ghost-slaying blade and carve a path to peace for humanity through the demons and monsters lying in wait! 5Votes755kRecs577.3kFans
