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- 51 The Snarky Exorcist 阴阳怪气的驱魔人 “There’s a breath in my chest called sarcastic snark.” “I carry an urn, and call it a refined way to carry on.” “Sometimes I visit art exhibitions to appreciate the charm of the abstract.” “I thought I’d spend my whole life stumbling through a daze like this.” “Until the person I’d seen dead that morning appeared in front of me that night.” Witches, the Black Death, vanished magic, forgotten history, and strange things lurking in the shadows. “That’s it? This is seriously hilarious.” No moles he 0Votes39.5kRecs106.4kFans
- 52 Everyone Is a Sword Saint 全民剑圣 Standard blurb: The times change, foreign races invade, the old technological order collapses, and the world is turned upside down. After a devastating war, human civilization endures under a new supernatural order and even flourishes. In a dawn age where everyone is a high-level martial artist and everyone can become a dragon, the young Zheng Li arrives in another world. With a sword spirit at his side, he ultimately sets out on the path of self-reliance and perseverance. Not-so-serious blurb: 0Votes265.7kRecs171.2kFans
- 53 The Werewolf Hunting Code 狼人狩猎法则 Three hundred years later, the dark side of the world has stirred once more. The legendary monsters have returned to this world. They’re right there among us. (The protagonist isn’t human. His bloodlust and inhuman traits grow as the story progresses, and he isn’t a good person in the conventional sense.) (This book focuses on nonhumans, not furries. Please take note.) 85Votes109.7kRecs153.4kFans
- 54 The Sleeping God 沉睡的上帝 Wu Zhe: “Author, I just have one question for you!” KL3300: “What?” “Which of us is the protagonist, and which is the supporting character?” “Of course you’re the protagonist.” “Then shouldn’t the protagonist get a golden finger? At the very least, I should get a few chances to do some face-slapping!” “But isn’t that what I gave you?” … Well, the truth is, the blurb is just bait to get you to read a little more. This is a serious, traditional science fiction novel about the future, cryogenic sl 0Votes13.1kRecs11.7kFans
- 55 The Abyssal Syndrome 潜渊症候群 Those events were utterly deranged. Twisted dark forces and raving lunatics turned the world into a living hell. Anyone who contracted Abyssal Syndrome had only one fate: to join this endless, ruinous revel. This book is set in a parallel-world America. All social and cultural elements are presented through the dialectical interplay of opposing sides, with no single negative slant, and have nothing to do with any topic concerning our country. Please do not read too much into things or let your 3Votes36.2kRecs153.6kFans
- 56 Endless Debt 无尽债务 “Hello, my name is Borogo Lazarus. I'm a debtor.” The wounds on Borogo's face were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye. The blood still on his face flowed back into the wound, and his skin joined together again, as if time were turning back. Facing the demon, who was dying in terror, he spoke softly. “This is my ‘gift,’ the ‘debt’ I owe.” … Sixty-six years ago, with the end of the Scorched Earth War, Ophis, the Oathbound City, rose from the ruins of the Holy City. Sixty-six years later, 44Votes285.4kRecs1MFans
- 57 The Emperor’s Angel of Death 帝皇的告死天使 This is the 41st millennium of the Galactic Human Empire, and this is the story of that age; Humanity has forgotten the power of science and technology, and forgotten too much ever to reclaim it. Humanity has also forgotten the promise of progress and understanding, for this cruel and dark future holds nothing but war. There is never peace among the stars, only endless slaughter and carnage, and the raucous laughter of the hungry gods. Soshyan Alexei, a Battle-Brother of the Star Knights Chapter 236Votes252.4kRecs252.3kFans
- 58 Pokemon: The Dark Bug Master 精灵之黑暗虫师 Transmigrate to the Pokemon world and become a bug catcher in Viridian City His only Pokemon companion is a Weedle with cheats enabled A transmigration on hell difficulty, and it does not even come with a System! The Child of Viridian, the Commoner's Elite Four Champion, the League's Rising Star, the Bug-Type Master... Later, Wutong would earn many honors, but no one knew that what he loved most was still being a bug catcher. A little 0Votes20.3kRecs49.9kFans
- 59 Steel, Gunpowder, and Spellcasters 钢铁火药和施法者 Is magic really just a wish-granting machine? No. In a universe where magic truly exists, it must be as simple and beautiful as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced, expendable magic-combat specialist who learns the ultimate nature of magic. But so what? Birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, and mages can use magic without knowing its true nature. Learning magic's ultimate nature doesn't mean an expendable specialist can suddenly become a great mage, either. But 345Votes676kRecs863kFans
- 60 Who Studies Psychology Without a Few Issues? 没点毛病谁学心理学啊 [You’ve got to have something wrong with you to study psychology.] “Who said that?” Nan Zhuren raised an eyebrow. “He’s right!” … A professional novel about psychology. Serious keywords 1: [depression] [personality disorders] [illness anxiety disorder] [post-traumatic stress disorder] [Oedipus complex] [groupthink], and more. Serious keywords 2: [Big Five personality traits] [behavior modification] [dream interpretation] [sandplay therapy] [rational emotive therapy], and more. 13Votes68.8kRecs104.3kFans
- 61 Mechs and Blades 机甲与刀 “Seeking Buddha is no better than seeking oneself, and worshiping a god is no better than becoming one. If this war needs a god, I will be that god.” His name was Ji Xinghe. At the age of sixty-five, he went to the alien battlefield to avenge his son. From mechanic to mecha warrior, from private to five-star general, from an ordinary man to a teacher for all generations. He walked a path of vengeance, and when he looked back, he had already become the God of War. Even in his twilight years, his 0Votes55.2kRecs136.4kFans
- 62 The Uncanny Martial World: A Knight’s Record of the Rhinoceros 诡秘武林：侠客挥犀录 When I set foot in the martial world once more, ready to found a sect, I discovered that something strange and indescribable seemed to be stirring beneath its surface... (Volume Seven is now complete. Read without worry.) This book is also known as The Esoteric Martial World Could Never Have Sect Management and I Play Cthulhu in the Martial World. 48Votes113.1kRecs176.5kFans
- 63 The Struggling Student’s Extraordinary Life 学渣的妖孽人生 When he wakes up, Earth has somehow become... a one-dimensional world. The life of one underachiever changes as he gains the ability to evolve into two dimensions. But he causes all kinds of mischief in this one-dimensional world, happily making his way through life on the strength of his shamelessness. Just how absurd can this underachiever's life get? His grades are too poor to graduate from college? Then forget the diploma. In a few days, he'll land himself a professorship. His girlfriend lef 0Votes1.3kRecs74Fans
- 64 EN Embers of the Gun 余烬之铳 This is a damned Victorian fantasy novel. Add a spoonful of steam engines to get that damned tech tree moving! Add a spoonful of love and hatred to give everyone a good reason to fight! Add a spoonful of insanity to make this dark world a little lighter, then finish with a spoonful of calamity for the main boss... Wait! Damn it, I added too much! Year 931 of the Yin Erwei Ge calendar. The city I live in has been named the most advanced city in the West. The main reason? World-changing steam 13Votes220.3kRecs612kFans
- 65 The Titan Is Silent 泰坦无人声 In the distant depths of space, no one can hear you scream in agony. (The print edition is now available for preorder! On sale at all major online retailers!) 0Votes116.3kRecs201.1kFans
- 66 My Cyberpsychosis Is a Quest Prompt 我的赛博精神病是任务提示 This is Eden City. Multinational high-tech corporations have risen to power, controlling every aspect of people's lives. The gap between rich and poor has begun to widen at an unprecedented rate. Cybernetic modifications and dangerous deals fill every corner. High tech, low living standards. On rainy nights beneath the neon lights, gunfire devours the troubled dreams of the sleepless. People have grown accustomed to upgrading themselves with cybernetic limbs. But excessive modification graduall 63Votes68.4kRecs145.2kFans
- 67 The Charlatan Mage’s Thirteen Trials 诳言法师的十三试炼 [90% of campus life is a romantic comedy, and the other 10% is a heroic legend!] 1. Shamelessly impersonate a descendant of an immortal 2. Make the evil organization eat its fill 3. Reveal your divine nature in broad daylight 4. Drink the entire school under the table 5. Steal the imperial jade seal of the magical world 12. Shoot down the maddening Sun of the Apocalypse 13. Confess to the girls who like you, like you, like you “Of these New Era’s Thirteen Trials, twelve are just idiots doing 3.2kVotes146.2kRecs353.2kFans
- 68 EN Superhuman Extinction Guide 超人灭绝指南 Ke Mingqing transmigrated. When he looked up from the dinner table, he discovered that his family members were an extremely complicated bunch: “superheroes,” “magical girls,” “alien invaders,” “mythical vessels,” “Containment Bureau agents,” and “mutants.” Every member of the family was doing their best to keep their secrets, trying to act as ordinary as possible around one another. And he was a player. This is a story of making choices, struggling, and growing between life and family. 2.7kVotes91.8kRecs470.9kFans
- 69 Taxes Are Collected Only Within Machine-Gun Range! 税收只在机枪射程内！ Milton Mings transmigrates to a border checkpoint in a bizarre little country. Mexico lies to the north, while to the south, two sides are locked in a civil war so brutal they would beat each other's brains out. Luckily, he can see the contraband in passing vehicles. Seize contraband, earn points, and trade them for rewards. Only the greatest firepower can make everyone pay their taxes without complaint. “At my checkpoint, even the president has to pay taxes!” “Only death and taxes are eternal!” 11Votes109.8kRecs527.2kFans
- 70 Academic Gathering with Lich Colleagues 和巫妖同僚的学术聚会 In an age when knowledge is forbidden, the physician Lyle must be cautious even in his academic research. Then an invitation from Andrei Academy appears before him. Andrei Academy in Cassandale? Lyle takes a closer look at the tombstone in front of him. Hiss, scholars sure know how to pick a place. 0Votes64.5kRecs161.4kFans
- 71 Ascending to the Jade Palace 上玉阙 “Your fate is yours to decide, not Heaven's? And you want to go to Hexi? Nice ambition. Then head to the bottom of the river and practice holding your breath. Come back up in three days.” “Feeding yourself to demonic beasts on the Western Sea front is a contribution to the Immortal Alliance. Serving as an officer in the Alliance is also a contribution. There’s no difference in status.” “Locking down the rules of cultivation is good for everyone. The low-level cultivators just can't see reason. W 33Votes170.5kRecs598.8kFans
- 72 The Divine Phoenix Is No Concubine 2: A Fated Stone 神凰不为妃2：石生缘 [Completed] He wants to take her as his disciple; she wants to learn his cooking skills. For the sake of a vow, he guarded the human race for a thousand years, but a betrayal cost him the person he loved. She should have been a princess of the Spirit Realm, but instead she became a prisoner. Fortunately, she has unparalleled wisdom and he has overwhelming strength. Together, they will conquer the world. What sparks will fly between two equally extraordinary beings, both born from stone? Thi 0Votes248.1kRecs112.7kFans
- 73 The Dragon at the End of Time 终末之龙 (The sequel, Dragon and Sail in the Sea of Nothingness, is now underway! Come on in~) He is the last dragon, yet he was born human. Fifteen years of warm memories as a human turn into an unbearable pain when he is forced to face the truth. There is no place for him in this world. And yet… They travel a thousand miles to reach him, just to make him understand that no matter what he has to face, he will never be alone. 0Votes367.3kRecs21.5kFans
- 74 I Can Summon Outrageous Companions 我能召唤离谱伙伴 Droopy, the Big Bad Wolf, Mickey Mouse, Tom and Jerry, SpongeBob, the Penguins of Madagascar… Come on, why is my System’s prize pool full of stuff like this? 0Votes51.8kRecs368.3kFans
- 75 The Glory of the Great Ming 大明英华 Silver Prize, First "Discovering Intangible Cultural Heritage" Competition. A ruthless hand, a compassionate heart. The Age of Sail: gazing coldly out across the ocean. No CP (the female lead has no romance; the supporting characters do). Zheng, a modern screenwriter at the bottom of the industry, transmigrates to the late Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty and starts from scratch: her first connection, her first embroidered piece, and her first pot of gold. 0Votes158.6kRecs65.9kFans
- 76 The Evil God's World Game 邪神的世界游戏 “There are nine categories of art, and I will recreate them one by one before your eyes.” “I am the God of Fiction, master of every dream in this universe... Now, choose from the nine arts.” “Choose literature, and you’ll never be allowed to ask for an update.” “Choose music, and you’ll become addicted.” “Choose painting, and you’ll descend into madness.” “Choose sculpture, and you’ll become as handsome as a sculpture.” “...” “Choose games... Oh, my friend, would you like to spend some money? Pa 3Votes43.6kRecs189.4kFans
- 77 I Bring Destruction and Rebirth to the World 我给予世界毁灭与新生 When the first superhuman appeared, people thought it was a miracle; when the first superhuman criminal appeared, people thought it marked the beginning of unrest; when superhumans made up 0.42% of the population, everyone realized this would be a revolution that overturned the existing order. But it was only when the first player to possess a superhuman’s consciousness appeared that the world understood: this was an unprecedented natural disaster... the Fourth Calamity. The AFK author is back. 4Votes134.2kRecs204.6kFans
- 78 The Zombie Calamity of 1644 尸祸一六四四 In the fifteenth year of Chongzhen’s reign, a meteor fell over Kaifeng, and the dead began to eat the living. Terrified, the Shun army breached the Majia Kou embankment and flooded Kaifeng, unleashing disaster far and wide. Two years later, Wang Zhiming, a fourteen-year-old eighth-grader, arrived in the chaotic final years of the Ming dynasty, only to discover, to his astonishment, that he had transmigrated into Zhu Cilang and was on his way to Nanjing, accompanied by Mu Hu, a servant of Gao Men 1.5kVotes106.4kRecs365.5kFans
- 79 Great Ming: From the Start, I Asked Zhu Yuanzhang to Abdicate 大明：开局请朱元璋退位 After transmigrating into the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuntong becomes Zhu Biao’s third son. Just as Zhu Biao dies, Zhu Yuanzhang plans to appoint Zhu Yunwen as the Crown Prince’s heir. At this critical moment, Zhu Yuntong has no choice but to step forward. “Grandfather, please issue an edict at once appointing me Crown Prince’s heir, so I can ascend the throne, become emperor, and inherit the empire!” 0Votes22.9kRecs889.9kFans
- 80 EN Prison of Alien Dimensions 异维囚笼 As the firelight slowly died, Xia Lun watched nervously as the leader of the evil spirits twitched incessantly in the cold, gloomy cell. In the next instant, the leader spun around, hooked its fingers into its eye sockets, and slowly lifted off its own skull. “I will grant you a new perspective.” Xia Lun was overjoyed. He hurriedly pulled the grimoire of forbidden arts from an eyeball, eager to share his knowledge as well. A few seconds later, the leader, its mind shattered, wailed as it crawled 435Votes95.2kRecs438.1kFans
- 81 A Nineteenth-Century Guide to Medicine 十九世纪就医指南 “We live in an innovative city, an age filled with miracles, and the surgery this royal theater brings you is equally epoch-making. Ladies and gentlemen, appearing today is an outstanding young surgeon, a young man renowned for performing more than a thousand operations and repeatedly setting records in various fields, a true pioneer of medicine. Very well, without further praise, please allow me to introduce Professor Kavi Friedrich Heins to you without reservation!” This book is also known as 22Votes75.1kRecs143.8kFans
- 82 Dragon Raja: Lu Mingfei Returns from Warhammer 龙族：从战锤归来的路明非 In the nine hundred and ninety-third year of the forty-first millennium of darkness and despair, Lu Mingfei, champion warrior of the Interstellar Space Marine Chapter known as the Lamenters, was overwhelmed by a tide of Tyranids. But his soul did not return to the Golden Throne. Instead, it went back to the hometown he had buried deep in his heart, a place that had once been like paradise. At that time, he had just turned sixteen. He had thought he could live out this life in peace, until a torr 2Votes105.6kRecs537.5kFans
- 83 Demon Painter 画妖师 This Buddhist disciple treads the earth and makes lotuses bloom, changes in size, exhausts his afflictions, and wields wondrous supernatural powers. This Taoist travels a thousand miles with sword in hand, roams in spirit and commands the vital energy, flies free of all traces, and practices marvelous arts. But I have only one brushstroke, with which I portray the human heart and paint across heaven and earth! 1Votes146.1kRecs184.6kFans
- 84 We Live in Nanjing 我们生活在南京 This is a clichéd story about two young people saving the world. 14Votes146.2kRecs613.7kFans
- 85 EN Lord of Mysteries: My Years as the Aurora Order’s Outside Help 诡秘：我给极光会当外援那些年 A Lord of the Mysteries fan fiction. An Outer God living undercover on Earth. The author is letting loose. See the first chapter for details. 16Votes78.4kRecs122.2kFans
- 86 The Road to Klimasa 迈向克里玛莎 “Humility! Honesty! Compassion! Courage! Justice! Sacrifice! Honor! Faith!” He is a lich, yet he upholds the spirit of chivalry! He is a lich, yet he remains devoted to the faith of the Light! “Facing powerful foes, we stand without fear! Bold and loyal, we bring no shame to the Holy Spirit! Upright and true, we would rather die than yield! We protect the weak and never defy what is right!” Standing atop the world, no storm, however fierce, can stop him from following in the Holy Spirit's footst 1Votes195.8kRecs159.9kFans
- 87 The Dragonwing Elegy of Salafu 萨拉弗的龙翼挽歌 When people thought demons and dark elves were all there was to a fantasy world, Lesathos let out a dragon's roar. “No!” His voice echoed across the Toril universe. The free-spirited, romantic eladrin of the Wilderness heard it; the stern, cold baatezu of the Nine Hells heard it; and the genies of the four elemental planes, each pursuing their own ends, heard it. They sang softly, they howled, and countless races raised their voices in song: The universe is never alone. Countless heroes rise and 2Votes60.8kRecs60.5kFans
- 88 EN The Immortal Devourer 食仙主 The mysterious and uncanny swords scattered across the land await swordmasters whose names will shake the world. Who can comprehend the wondrous arts and lost scriptures passed down through the ages? Among the hundred wards of Chang'an, people who can raise fire and swallow the sun lie hidden. In the Central Plains stand vast and decaying thousand-year-old clans. In the north, the silent and battle-hardened barbarians sharpen their blades, while the southern kingdoms revel in song and dance amid 860Votes523.6kRecs874.9kFans
- 89 Real-World Programming Association 现实编程协会 [A literary IP recognized by the China Writers Association as having the greatest adaptation potential in 2026] [The 37th Galaxy Award’s most valuable science fiction IP] [Shortlisted for the Galaxy Award for Best Online Literature; award-winning entry in the Galaxy Project and Human World Theater writing competitions] Heavy rain has been falling over Jiangcheng for months, concealing many things that aren’t right. Yu Xian thinks he’s sick. People around him are disappearing one after another, s 865Votes302.1kRecs465.6kFans
- 90 The Tower of Collapse 倾覆之塔 In a cyberpunk world ruled by seven mega-corporations, seven floating islands that are prisons unto themselves, an immortal race that has governed the world for a thousand years, and a future on the brink of resource exhaustion... In a world without hope, people yearn for the birth of a “hero,” while coldly waiting to watch that hero fall from grace. Once someone is hailed as a hero, any crime can be forgiven. People obsessively hang on their every word, and even the haughty elves dare not chall 0Votes121kRecs571.2kFans
- 91 An Ordinary Vampire's Life 日常系血族 What should you keep in mind as a vampire? Ahem... Obey the law and love life! This is a story about the everyday life of a vampire. 1Votes73.4kRecs231.3kFans
- 92 My Undead Are Acting Weird 我的亡灵不对劲 After being expelled from the Bone Burial Grounds, Heine summoned two undead creatures at home. But he soon realized that something was off about his undead. They seemed to know each other, chatting away in Chinese inside his head as if no one else were around. They had played a game based on this world and knew it better than he did. Worse still, they said his home would soon be steamrolled, and that it was in imminent danger... Heine decided to pretend he was a clueless local and just do whate 21Votes87.5kRecs424.2kFans
- 93 EN The Witching Hour of 1994 全民魔女1994 He wakes up to find the world changed beyond recognition. He has gone from the 2013 timeline of a world of ordinary humans to 1994 in a world where everyone is a witch. “Maybe witches don’t exist at all, or maybe everyone is a witch.” 71Votes521.6kRecs491.7kFans
- 94 The Divine Phoenix Does Not Become a Consort 神凰不为妃 [Strong male and female leads, satisfying revenge, sweet romance] She transmigrates into the body of a useless girl everyone can bully. Watch her refine pills and forge weapons, command treasures and tame beasts, trample the white lotus and point her sword at the heavens! But who would have guessed she’d end up falling for one supposedly aloof, cunning prince? When he keeps having his way with her, Feng Xingying plants her hands on her hips and roars, “Get lost!” He crooks a finger. “Wife, I’ve 0Votes90.3kRecs161.9kFans
- 95 The Rogue 顽贼 The second year of Chongzhen, Great Ming Empire. The once-powerful empire stood on the verge of collapse. Within its borders, a courier from Yinchuan raised his arm and took up arms, splintering the realm. Beyond them, the new ruler of Jianzhou waged war in every direction, leading his forces through the passes. Amid the drought that swept across Shaanxi, Liu Chengzong strode across the parched, thousand-mile wasteland, head held high. 20Votes465.9kRecs258.7kFans
- 96 The Strange-Tales Author's Diary of Delays 怪谈作者拖更日记 [One Female Lead or No Female Lead. Don't Read If That Bothers You] [Infinite-Flow Mind Games] + [Wildly Imaginative Urban Legends] + [Wordplay] + [Troublemaker Literature] Core of the power system: combining words ↓ Combine a "stone" and a "hide" to form the character for "break," capable of breaking all kinds of things. [Example Scene]: When confronted by zombies, just carry rice with you and scatter it. Combine "corpse" and "rice" to create a huge mass of mosaic, making the enemy vanish in an 4Votes69.5kRecs368.5kFans
- 97 Live-Streaming a Wilderness Adventure 直播之荒野大冒险 Livestreaming is a form of storytelling that captures events as they happen, offering the truest glimpse of the world! [Survive alone in a primeval forest and wrestle with a black bear. Race travelers and wolves through a blizzard. Find an underground river and unknown creatures in the desert. Fly a glider above the Arctic Circle, following the endless coastline to help geese migrate. Is that a legend? That’s what legends are made of!] [Climb the roof of the world, cross the desert of death, sai 0Votes108.7kRecs459.4kFans
- 98 The Saint 圣者 “I am evil, from beginning to end, and that will never change.” “Is that so?” A tragic tale about an evil, unfortunate lich and an absurd otherworldly soul forced to share a body… That’s it, really. (Shrugs.) No harem, no boys’ love, no reverse harem. 11Votes553.9kRecs138.7kFans
- 99 EN Who Hid My Corpse?! 谁把我的尸体藏起来了！ “You know, I used to be the most powerful person in the world. Even the gods couldn’t do anything to me. If I can get my body back, I can come back to life.” “So?” “So... who hid my corpse!” 1Votes182.8kRecs672.8kFans
- 100 The Eternal Mirror 永续之镜 If the sky is dark, then feel your way through life; if making a sound is dangerous, then keep silent; if you feel powerless to shine, then curl up in a corner. But don’t mock those who dare to shine. In this world growing darker by the day, I...” (Sorry, you’ve got the wrong script. This one is yours!) Lu Ye picked up the new script and opened it. Every crookedly written page was filled with words like “undying,” “inhuman,” and “monster.” Lu Ye couldn’t sleep anyway, so he studied it closely fo 0Votes77.3kRecs84.1kFans
