Novels like After the Male Lead Went Mad
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- 101 Demoness Ravages the Kingdom 妖女乱国 (Main story complete, so dive in without worry) Amid the chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, she gradually transforms from a powerful but somewhat arrogant girl into the true “uncrowned queen.” Born to achieve greatness, she is bound by a single constraint: to help all under heaven. (Not a conventional power fantasy. Proceed with caution if that’s not your thing.) 0Votes2.5MRecs2.5MFans
- 102 The Divine Doctor Phoenix: The Original Novel of The Rise of Fengxi 神医凰后（《且听凤鸣》原著） She is a genius girl abandoned by her family in the 21st century. He is an arrogant, scheming crown prince, a supreme ruler whose anger can shake the realm. She plays the pig to eat the tiger, tricking him, tormenting him, and provoking him, then running off every time she gets the better of him. No man could put up with that! He can only hunt her down, spoil her, and tempt her into falling for him. Who would have guessed he’d be the one to fall first? A young man who rules the world, a young w 0Votes395.2kRecs1.2MFans
- 103 My Whole Family Transmigrated Here 我全家都是穿来的 A family of three transmigrates to ancient times, only to find themselves caught up in a war. With nothing but oil and wine to take along, they set off together to wander the world. When it's cold, there's no extra coat to put on. When they're hungry, there's nowhere to buy bread. When robbers come to kill them, there's no hospital to treat the wounded. And so, even as they flee the famine in tears, they must keep smiling and believe that a brighter future awaits. 4Votes1.9MRecs682.5kFans
- 104 The Country Girl Has Land and Time on Her Hands 农女有田有点闲 A harmonious family, growing rich together. The belle of ten villages! … The new book Reborn: The Little Spicy Pepper of the Farmstead, also known as The Prequel to Granny Zhang, under the new pen name Huasheng Bailu: Synopsis: She transmigrated into the pitiful cannon-fodder character in a book. Look at this cannon fodder's fate: tormented for decades by a vicious mother-in-law, estranged from her son, her daughter rejected by her fiancé and throwing herself in 0Votes379.2kRecs114.1kFans
- 105 The Empress’s Guide to Godhood 女帝成神指南 Everyone has a light burning within them. The strong keep shining against the wind, while the weak are snuffed out by it. I am a woman, and I am strong., Yan Yan I dedicate this book to all the girls who share my dreams and youthful spirit. In the primordial age of antiquity, the God Xi attained the Great Luo Dao Fruit, drew the timelines together, and became one with all the vanished ancestral gods and their other selves, reflected in the river of time. The projection of his divine power reach 0Votes319.4kRecs191.9kFans
- 106 The Phoenix Rises Above 梧凰在上 My new book, From the Start, I Was Offered as a Sacrifice. I Killed a God and Switched to the Unorthodox Path, is out now~ No romance, a strong female lead, and thrilling fight scenes with a revenge-driven plot. If that's not your thing, don't read! After her sister framed her, Feng Qingyu had her immortal bones removed, her spiritual root destroyed, and all her Nirvana power stolen. Then her fiancé tossed her, like a dead dog, into the Soul-Burial Abyss right in front of th 0Votes1.5MRecs1.2MFans
- 107 EN Step Aside, Let the Emperor Handle It! 退下，让朕来 [The print edition is now available] Shen Tang woke up on the road to exile and discovered that this world made no sense. Divine stones fell from the sky, and a hundred kingdoms fought over them. Scholars cultivated literary talent, making their words come true. Warriors cultivated martial courage, able to split mountains and cleave seas. The pretty boy she’d taken him for recited, “Spear in hand, galloping into battle,” and the next moment armor covered him and a lance appeared in his grasp. On 46Votes4.7MRecs2MFans
- 108 The Great Demon King’s Cherished Guide 大魔王娇养指南 The once-feared Lord Qiansui, a ruthless and heartless figure who dominated the world, has become the spiritual mentor of a little beggar girl. No, she demands a replacement! She has a bright future ahead of her, and her goal is the stars and the sea! [All three volumes of the print edition of Protect the National Preceptor are now available on Tmall, JD.com, Dangdang, and other platforms.] 2Votes1.6MRecs1MFans
- 109 Love in One Heart, Played on the Zither 筝爱一心人 When Grandmaster Qin Chuan of the zither world passes away, the entire community is shaken. His grandson Qin Xiao Jin, who has spent ten years wandering overseas, returns home for the funeral. On a stormy night, he encounters Liu Lang, a poor young zither player, and his mother Bai He... Qin Xiao Jin: I suddenly want to become someone else's stepfather. What should I do? ) 0Votes1MRecs1.1MFans
- 110 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
- 111 The Heavenly Dao’s Domination Plan 天道制霸计划 New book blurb: Devoted to the immortal path, he accidentally wandered into a demonic sect. Since he was already there, he might as well go undercover~ Old book blurb: A vast cultivation world unlike any other, a powerful and orderly human dynasty. The divine, human, and immortal paths: do they truly lead in different directions? An amnesiac little girl cultivates diligently, 0Votes174.5kRecs33.2kFans
- 112 Transmigrated Life of a Salted Fish Family 咸鱼一家的穿书生活 After transmigrating into a book, a family of three discovers that the protagonist of this old-fashioned novel is none other than the original body's uncle. They are the insignificant side characters who cling to his coattails and leech off him, only to be separated from the family early on and dragged out at the end of the story as an example of just how miserable their lives have become. The plot has now reached the point where their cousin's reputation has been ruined, their uncle has been be 9Votes560.7kRecs227.7kFans
- 113 My Laid-Back Country Life 我的佛系田园 In her previous life, she married young, had children young, and divorced young for the sake of true love. Strong and independent, she became tough for her children, and ultimately worked herself to death at a young age. After being reborn, she decides to love herself properly and occasionally return to the countryside to enjoy some peace and quiet. After all, she has a car, a house, and a job that earns her a living. Her life is stable and uneventful. A quiet life is a blessing, right? Ahaha. B 1Votes567.5kRecs90.1kFans
- 114 I Transmigrated into a Rare Species in the Cultivation World 我穿成了修仙界稀有物种 Heaven bestowed immortal grace upon women, making them noble from birth and placing them above men. Among the countless women, a Celestial Maiden would occasionally be born, able to help her followers open their spiritual roots and embark together on the path to immortality. That was why the sect leaders of the Immortal Grace Continent were all Celestial Maidens revered by everyone. Even the three great sects and six schools, the top immortal sects, were no exception. The newly transmigrated Cel 0Votes220.4kRecs55.6kFans
- 115 Heavenly Fragrance 天芳 They say that after hitting her head against a pillar and waking up, the notorious, idle Miss Chi suddenly became reasonable and considerate. Not only is she a master of the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she's also outstanding in poetry, literature, etiquette, and decorum. 0Votes1.2MRecs266.5kFans
- 116 Quick Transmigration: If You Dare, Come Fight Me 快穿之不服来战呀 Jin Qing, bound to the “Compassionate Redemption System,” is ordered to travel to different worlds and save her targets. Although she feels like every day she stays alive is another day she causes trouble, she can't find a chance to end it all, so she'd better stubbornly keep living! Our goal: Use her incredible strength to make life miserable for anyone in each world who comes looking 6Votes267.4kRecs113kFans
- 117 Joy and Happiness 齐欢 After being reborn, Xu Qinghuan became a bona fide trouble magnet. Wherever she went, a wrongful case was sure to follow. Just as she was beginning to uncover clues in a case, the rival of her husband from her previous life came knocking. Xu Qinghuan: Treacherous official. Song Chengxuan: Ungrateful wretch. ...One year later... Xu Qinghuan: Lord Song is wise and mighty. Song Chengxuan: You and I are engaged. Xu Qinghuan: Wait... Let me look into that first. Readers with 2,000+ fan points, or who 8Votes1.6MRecs168.4kFans
- 118 Heaven’s Finest Gift 天赐一品 The moment Wei Yaoqing opened her eyes, she went from being the Zhang family’s cherished darling to an ordinary young woman looked down on because her fiancé was too outstanding... 0Votes338.3kRecs159.6kFans
- 119 Seizing Joy 掌欢 (Published in simplified and traditional Chinese) Third Miss Luo relies on her father’s immense power at court to bully the weak and has a terrible reputation. Whenever she’s bored, she takes a pack of lackeys into the streets to harass respectable young men. To Qingyang Junzhu, anyone who dared act up in front of her could be made to disappear with a flick of her finger, until she opened her eyes and discovered she was called Luo Sheng. 0Votes1.4MRecs565.9kFans
- 120 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
- 121 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
- 122 The Mission's Protagonist Died Again 任务主角又挂了 Even after passing three qualifying trials just to enter the Infinite Worlds, Ding Zhu had scores that were negative across the board. When she realized that the only skill she had ever unlocked while traveling through all those story missions was beating people up, she charged headlong down the road to certain disaster. What?! The male lead won’t follow her plan for the mission? Beat him up! What?! The female lead teamed up with someone else to bully her? Beat her up! What?! The male and female 0Votes73.3kRecs35.5kFans
- 123 I Made the Entire Cultivation World Cry 我把全修真界卷哭了 An immortal lays a hand upon my head, and we bind our hair to receive eternal life. Jiang Yuebai, an orphan girl, climbs nine mountains to reach the clouds, seeking the path to immortality so she can roam the world and stride through the skies. The path to immortality defies the heavens. You must contend with heaven, earth, others, and yourself. If Senior Sister recites ten volumes of scripture each day, I’ll read until dawn. If Senior Brother practices his saber a hundred times, I’ll train with 14Votes354.2kRecs594.7kFans
- 124 The Story of Ding Wei 丁薇记事 Synopsis: Ding Wei, a thirty-two-year-old woman who had just gained a younger brother, was reborn one day and discovered that she had returned to her university's military training in 2005. She felt the six yuan and fifty cents in her pocket and quickly decided to escape her impoverished life. Using her foresight, she would write and publish a book, becoming a legend with a single work! But then a question arose: before 0Votes908.9kRecs226kFans
- 125 Golden Powder 金粉 After finally reaching the pinnacle of life, Li Nanfeng never imagined her life would suddenly be cut short by Yan Heng, that black-hearted brat. When she woke up again, she had prepared a forty-page guide to life and was determined to rid herself of the menace... 3Votes777kRecs151.7kFans
- 126 The Drama Queen's Daily Face-Slapping 戏精打脸日常 Ye Qiu didn’t know who she was. For hundreds of years, a System numbered 001 had followed her from one mission to the next… Name: Ye Qiu Karma: 15,000 Good-luck boosts: 10 uses, 8 remaining 0Votes271.5kRecs121.8kFans
- 127 Transmigrated as an All-Round Livestreaming Star 穿越全能网红 Liu Man transmigrates from ancient times to the modern world. She was penniless before her transmigration, and still struggles to make ends meet afterward. To support herself, she starts out as an online influencer, reselling goods, posting pictures of her cats, and showing off her little talents. Before she knows it, she has become an all-around superstar. Her new novel, “Transmigrating into an All-Round Academic,” is being serialized at the same time~ 0Votes546.3kRecs269.9kFans
- 128 My Father-in-Law Is Kangxi 我的公公叫康熙 Everyone says being the emperor's wife is hard. Actually, being the emperor's daughter-in-law isn't easy either, especially when the emperor is still in his prime! With my hapless husband in tow, I get an immersive front-row seat to the Nine Dragons' Succession Strife. (A slice-of-life story, focused on everyday living.) 21Votes1.9MRecs475.5kFans
- 129 The Immortal’s Art 仙诀 There are three thousand Great Ways. Is there a secret to becoming an immortal? How can an ordinary female cultivator seek eternal life? Come see the cultivation journey of an ordinary woman. 0Votes594.7kRecs102.2kFans
- 130 The Eldest Daughter 长嫡 The Xie family is scheming to claim the Fu family's century-old fortune. Marquis Fu is scheming for power and a bright future. In her dreams, she is a discarded pawn, sacrificed in their power game. Her mother takes her own life by jumping into a well, and she is hastily married off to the Lu family's impoverished son, a man renowned throughout the land. Yet she dies young, in the prime of her life. When she opens her eyes, she lets out a cold laugh. You'd all better repent! 1Votes844.4kRecs529.3kFans
- 131 The Immortal’s Edict 摘仙令 A person walks the path, and the path lives in the heart! Lock away the fortune of a land, cut off its spiritual energy. When the Dao returns, where will its people be? (In short, my family has a few too many ancestors. ┏┛Tomb┗┓...(((m-__-)m) 1Votes2.3MRecs821.8kFans
- 132 Joy Brightens the Brow 喜上眉头 The new novel, Meeting on a Clear Day, is currently being serialized The emperor and empress of the Great Jing dynasty, a model of monogamy and celebrated as a perfect match, were reborn together after their deaths. This is the story of an emperor who, after being reborn, wants to find a good match for his little empress and play matchmaker, only to end up tying the red thread back around himself... 2Votes408.7kRecs220.2kFans
- 133 The Lucky Little Girl of the Farming Family 农家小福女 The fourth brother of the Zhou family lost money gambling, their mother became seriously ill, and the people from the gambling house even wanted Manbao to repay the debt. The villagers all said that the Zhou family’s precious darling had reached the end of her good days, and even her old mother clutched Manbao’s little hand and sobbed. But Manbao had the System on her side. She led her brothers and sisters-in-law to clear wasteland, farm, grow medicinal herbs, open shops, and more... Their lives 50Votes2.9MRecs541.5kFans
- 134 EN My Beast Taming Starts from Zero 御兽从零分开始 When Qiao Sang opens her eyes, she discovers she's turned into a middle school student. Then she has to take a mock exam. A graduate of a 985 university, is she scared? She is... What on earth are these questions? What is the final evolution of the Stinky Loach called? Which planets have humans already colonized? Welcome to the world of beast taming. 1.8kVotes3.4MRecs969.7kFans
- 135 Seeking Dan Zhu 问丹朱 Everyone wants to ask Chen Danzhu: Does your conscience ever hurt? [Not a female-centric power fantasy, romance] 3Votes2.8MRecs656kFans
- 136 Someone Always Wants to Lead My Grand-Disciple Astray 总有人想带坏我徒孙 They say the Qingyang lineage, the most mysterious branch of the mystic sects, has suddenly produced a prodigy. Rumors keep coming one after another. Yun Jiao turned to glance at the real powerhouse beside her. “…” No, no, it’s all fake. I can’t do anything, and I’m panicking. Yun Jiao: “Grandmaster, can we make a deal? Next time we run into a demon, could we stay calm? It’s a real pain to treat you afterward!” Ye Yuan: “…” 0Votes499.6kRecs191.2kFans
- 137 The Art of Coquetry 娇术 Reborn as an ungrateful refugee girl, she was on the verge of forcing her traveling companion to give his life to save her. Ji Qingling looked at the little boy's name across from her, nearly in tears. “Sir, can we make a deal? They say a prime minister's heart is big enough to sail a boat. Since you're destined to become a great general and minister, could you let me off the hook this once?” 12Votes621.7kRecs608.9kFans
- 138 After the Big Shot Retired 大佬退休之后 [New novel, "Step Aside, Let This Empress Handle It", now updating. Fantasy setting, literary hearts and martial courage, power struggles and nation-building] When other people retire, they raise their grandkids and dance in the square. When Pei Ye retires, she spends money raising paper-doll characters. Before spending money: What a trash game. They can't even be bothered to fleece players properly. After spending money: This game is amazing! I can spend money, and I can grind, too! Raising pap 1Votes2.9MRecs1.3MFans
- 139 Chronicles of Huai Xia 槐夏记事 This story has no romance. Blurb: I've turned green, and I've gotten stronger. After transforming into a human, the locust tree spirit has to learn how to be a person, raise little ones, and find herself a partner... Most importantly, why is the flower bed that is her true form being demolished?! My completed works include Qing Gui's Records, Ding Wei's Records, The World of Kong Fang, and Chu He's Records. 3Votes746.8kRecs133.4kFans
- 140 Delicate Flower 花娇 In her previous life, Yu Tang lost her family and home. In this life, all she wants is to help her eldest cousin restore the family business. Pei Yan (giving her a cold look): “If someone is being nice for no reason, they’re up to no good! This girl is always hanging around me. Is she after the position of the Pei family’s matriarch?” Yu Tang (silently shedding tears): “No, you’ve got it all wrong! I just want to invest a tiny bit in your family’s fleet when it sets sail and earn a little spendi 1Votes2.7MRecs1.3MFans
- 141 The Divination Consort Rules the World 卦妃天下 This novel has been published by Yueduji under the title The Splendor of Prosperity, All for You. Available on Dangdang and Taobao. Ye Yaoguang, heir to a feng shui family, can tell wealth from poverty at a glance, reveal fortune and misfortune with a divination, and pronounce life or death with a single word! Even after she transmigrates into the body of a young bride in a poor farming family, she can still make money hand over fist and thrive! When it comes time to discuss marriage, Ye Yaoguan 2Votes333.4kRecs138.9kFans
- 142 Entertainment Headlines 娱乐圈头条 From the cherished daughter of the Feng family, she is reborn as a newcomer from a poor family, wholly determined to enter the entertainment industry by relying on her beauty. 5Votes1.5MRecs584.7kFans
- 143 The Infinite Reversal of a Cannon-Fodder Supporting Female Character 炮灰女配的无限逆袭 Turn someone else's life around and increase your own stats. Hmm, that's a pretty good deal. (...This novel has a male lead, two strong leads, and mutual support...) Pepper's new novel, She Has a Little Space-Time House Qin Gu has finally brought her long life to a perfect close, and a contract for a Space-Time House lands in her hands. Looking at the dilapidated little house before her, Qin Gu sets out on a long journey to repair it and grow stronger. Come to my Space-Time House. Turning your 0Votes347.1kRecs90.4kFans
- 144 The Cannon Fodder Strategy 炮灰攻略 After dying unexpectedly, Baihe gets a chance to survive. To keep things as they are, she has no choice but to transmigrate into all kinds of plot-driven stories and complete missions. New book: Chang Di The Xie family schemes for a century of good fortune for the Fu family. Marquis Fu schemes for power and a promising future. In her dreams, she is a discarded pawn, sacrificed in a contest of wits. Her mother throws herself into a well and dies, while she is hurriedly married off to the Lu famil 1Votes1.2MRecs357.9kFans
- 145 Protect the Imperial Preceptor 保卫国师大人 [All three volumes of the print edition of Protect the National Preceptor are now available on Tmall, JD.com, Dangdang, and other platforms.] Synopsis: If they had social media... Demon King: “Our forces have turned to ash and smoke. In the end, the world will be just as I wish.” [A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains.jpg] Feng Miaojun: “Daily mission ‘Stop My Nemesis from Conquering the World’ complete (1/1). I've had another lovely day of staying alive! ^0^ Tomorrow I'll keep doing my best 0Votes767.2kRecs213kFans
- 146 Apocalypse Online 末日在线 Monsters run rampant, and Earth suddenly transforms into a game world. Are aliens toying with us, or is this the end of the universe? After eight years of struggle and finally avenging her bitter enemy, the terrifying witch is reborn in a parallel world. A new life begins in a completely different way. “...Earth Online has finished loading. Game activated. Welcome, player. Log in, ” Are you ready? 3Votes444.6kRecs105.2kFans
- 147 Reborn in 1980: Splendid Days 重生八零锦绣盛婚 The heroine never stops taking down scumbags, and the hero's sweet devotion knows no bounds. Back at the turning point of her fate, she'll punch the wicked and kick the trash to the curb. Everyone who owes her, deceived her, or took advantage of her, get ready to tremble! Together, they won't let their glorious years go to waste, and will join hands to build a happy marriage! 0Votes962.2kRecs221.4kFans
- 148 The Immortal Cultivator's Tale 女配修仙记 On one side is the legendary Mary Sue heroine, blessed with unbeatable opportunities. On the other is the decisive heroine of real life, with luck soaring through the roof. Caught between them, transmigrated cannon-fodder girl Lian Jiajia decides that keeping her distance is essential, leveling up is a must, and playing the fool to catch the tiger is the way to go! New book: The Celestial Master Rises to Power In 3Votes307.1kRecs148.8kFans
- 149 A Bond Forged by Medicine 药结同心 Shen Liumei, an unemployed herbal pharmacist, wakes up in ancient times after a fatal accident. She has become the daughter of a disgraced official, fallen on hard times. In this second life, can she fulfill her wishes and find a happy, beautiful life? 0Votes224.3kRecs242.6kFans
- 150 The First Mage 第一法师 After a guild war, a certain man, full of confidence, proposed to her while standing atop a pile of corpses. Nightfall: Marry you? What makes you think I would? A Certain Man: I’ll hunt down your enemies, take down bosses, and come whenever you call. Nightfall: I can handle things on my own. A Certain Man: Top-tier gear, rare potions, take your pick. Nightfall: I have those myself. A Certain Man: Doesn’t everyone call me a top player? Marry a top player in-game, and you’ll have it easy. Nightfal 0Votes728.8kRecs81.6kFans
