Ying's Book List 影的书单

1 全 Global High Martial Arts 全球高武 Old Eagle Eats Chicks老鹰吃小鸡Urban8.4M WordsCompleted The catacombs invade, and martial arts rise. Even the little people have great hearts. They fight to survive and fight to protect. Follow Fang Ping, an ordinary man who rises step by step, in his story of saving the whole world (and bluffing his way through it)! 106Votes10.7MRecs4.9MFans

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The invasion of underground caves leads to the rise of martial arts. Ordinary people can also have great aspirations; they fight for survival and for protection. Watch as the ordinary man Fang Ping rises step by step to save (or deceive) the whole world! (Group 1 ID: 555700424; Group 2 ID: 931250725; Full subscription verification group ID: 625012087)

3 珠 A Treasure Before Your Eyes 珠玉在前 Yi Lan弈澜Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Meng Yue finds herself cast as the ex-girlfriend of the eighteenth-ranked male character. She thinks, “All right, this trope isn't too complicated.” That is, until she's forced to go to the capital and become the heroine's foil~ Meng Yue: Now that's heartbreaking. I want out of this script! Of course, bringing in powerful allies is an option too~ Well, life teaches us that even with a gem right in front of us, we should still let ourselves run wild. Please check 0Votes148.2kRecs56.8kFans

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One day, I transmigrated into the book. Holding the script of her ex-boyfriend, number eighteen. Meng Yue thought, "Okay, this tactic isn't too sophisticated." Until she was forced to go to the capital, becoming a contrasting figure to the female lead. Meng Yue: This is heartbreaking! I request to leave the script! Of course, bringing in strong reinforcements is also an option. Yes, life teaches us that even when faced with something extraordinary, we should still fully express ourselves. My new novel, *Good Times*, is now available. Please check it out. Book ID: 1011933030

5 诡EN Lord of Mysteries 诡秘之主 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted Amid the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I awoke from the mysteries and opened my eyes to see this world: Guns, cannons, battleships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, Sealed Artifacts... Light still shines, and the mysterious has never left. This is the legend of th 11kVotes37.4MRecs37.6MFans

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The Lord of Mysteries animated special is now available on Tencent Video. Everyone is welcome to watch it! In the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the mists of history and darkness, who whispers? I awaken from the mystery, opening my eyes to see this world: Firearms, cannons, giant ships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, sealed artifacts... The light still shines, and mystery has never left. This is a legend of the Fool.

8 宋 The Song Dynasty's Way 宋风 Jie Nian戒念Historical2.4M WordsCompleted [A work signed by Qidian's Third Editorial Team] After Wang Jinghui, a medical corpsman, inexplicably returns to the Song dynasty, how will he survive in this unfamiliar age? The road to reform is full of bewildering twists and turns. Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Su Shi... everyone is searching for a way forward for the Great Song. So who is right, and who is wrong? Everything before him is tempering Wang Jinghui and helping him mature. Can the butterfly reborn change the course of history? Read The 0Votes768.4kRecs111.3kFans

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[A contracted work by the Third Editorial Group of Qidian] After Wang Jinghui, a medic, inexplicably returned to the Song Dynasty, how will he survive in this unfamiliar era? The road to reform is full of unpredictable variables. Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Su Shi... Everyone is searching for a way out for the Song Dynasty. Who is right and who is wrong? Everything before him is forging Wang Jinghui towards maturity. Can the reborn butterfly change the course of history? Please read "Song Feng" as performed by a modern doctor. Jie Nian's new book, "Beiyang," was officially uploaded on April 7th. I hope all my esteemed readers will take a look. Thank you for your support!

10 嫡 The Heiress's Grand Scheme 嫡谋 Facing North, Brows South面北眉南Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted (The print edition of Schemes of the Di Daughter has been published in both simplified and traditional Chinese.) In her previous life, her so-called blood relatives told her that sacrificing herself for the family’s interests was the greatest honor a Ren family daughter could have. As a result, she became enemies with her older sister, her mother died young in tears, and her father fell beneath a rain of arrows... Reborn at the age when she was just beginning her education, she would no long 16Votes459kRecs630.2kFans

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(The book "The Strategist's Scheme" has been published in both simplified and traditional Chinese versions.) In her previous life, her so-called blood relatives told her that sacrificing herself for the family's interests was the greatest honor she could have as a woman of the Ren family. As a result, she became enemies with her sister, her mother died young in tears, and her father died by arrows... Reborn in her early childhood, she is no longer a pawn to be manipulated! Watch as she schemes to win people's hearts, peels away their masks one by one, and destroys them without a trace! True honor is protecting your loved ones and ensuring their lifelong peace and well-being. True glory lies in winning the heart of one person and remaining together until old age.

11 大 Spare Me, Great Lord! 大王饶命 The Elbow That Can Talk会说话的肘子Urban2.8M WordsCompleted A car accident changes high school student Lu Shu’s life. When the age of spiritual qi revival arrives, he’s determined to lead the way. Survival of the fittest. The victor rules. … 152Votes11.6MRecs5.4MFans

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High school student Lü Shu's life is changed by a car accident. When the era of spiritual energy revival arrives, he wants to be a leader of this era. Survival of the fittest, the winner takes all.

12 交 Clash 交锋 Big or Small可大可小Military4.8M WordsCompleted In the eyes of ordinary people, he is a mediocre, incompetent, greedy, and even somewhat foolish police officer. His involvement often leads to failed operations, and he has accidentally leaked important intelligence more than once. Yet he has a wide circle of acquaintances and is skilled at flattery and scheming. In truth, he has always worked under the leadership of our Party. He is a steadfast revolutionary and an outstanding underground intelligence operative! In the underground struggle, he 3Votes919.3kRecs358.1kFans

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To the average person, he was a mediocre, incompetent, greedy, and even somewhat foolish police officer. Because of him, operations frequently failed, and he unintentionally leaked crucial intelligence on several occasions. However, he had a wide network of connections and was adept at flattery and scheming. In reality, he was always under the leadership of our Party, a staunch revolutionary fighter, and an outstanding underground intelligence operative! In his underground work, he turned the tide and made immortal contributions! The new spy thriller book "Confrontation" has been released! This time, the setting has changed again, focusing primarily on the Chinese Communist Party, with plenty of historical facts and a touch of pretentious posturing. A modern forensic scientist travels back in time to the Southern Song Dynasty, only wanting to solve a few minor cases to change his fate. However, he has no intention of clashing with spies from the Jin, Western Xia, and Mongol kingdoms. Can he change history and allow the Chinese nation to once again stand at the top of the world? The new book, "The First Secret Agent of the Southern Song Dynasty," has been uploaded! Don't miss it! A new dynasty, and the espionage continues!

15 修EN Cultivation Chat Group (The Daily Life of a Chat Group) 修真聊天群（聊天群的日常生活） Legend of the Paladin圣骑士的传说Urban8.5M WordsCompleted One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a chat group for veteran sufferers of immortal-cultivation chuunibyou. Everyone in the group addressed one another as fellow Daoists, and their profile names were all things like Palace Master, Cave Master, Perfected One, and Celestial Master. Even the group owner's lost pet dog was described as a great demon hound that had run away from home. All day long, they chatted about alchemy, exploring secret realms, cultivation experiences, and such. Then one 114Votes17.6MRecs15.7MFans

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One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a chat group for hardcore fans of fantasy novels and chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur). The group members all addressed each other as "fellow Daoists," and their nicknames were filled with various titles like "Lord of a Palace," "Master of a Cave," "True Person," and "Celestial Master." Even the group owner's lost pet dog was referred to as a "Great Demon Dog Who Ran Away from Home." They spent all their time discussing alchemy, exploring secret realms, and cultivation techniques. One day, after lurking for a long time, he suddenly discovered that... Every single member of the group was actually a cultivator, the kind who could move mountains and overturn seas and live for thousands of years! Ugh, my worldview has completely shattered overnight! Book club: Kyushu No. 1 group: 207572656 Jiuzhou Group 2: 168114177 Jiuzhou Group 3: 165210665 (New) Nine Provinces No. 1 Group (VIP book club, verification required) 63769632

16 美 The Gourmet’s Supplier 美食供应商 The Cat Who Can Cook会做菜的猫Urban6.0M WordsCompleted “In the distant East, there is a strange little restaurant that has turned down Michelin three-star ratings several times. It’s expensive: a bowl of egg fried rice with soup costs RMB 288. Oh, I forgot, it also comes with a plate of pickles. Even so, plenty of people line up for a table. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations. You have to queue in person, and countless people fly in on private jets just to get in line. Of course, there’s no place to park your plane or your car. The service is 8Votes8.3MRecs3.3MFans

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"In the far East, there exists a strange little shop that has repeatedly refused Michelin three-star ratings. The prices are exorbitant; a bowl of fried rice with soup costs 288 RMB, oh, and it includes a side of kimchi, yet even so, long queues form. They don't accept reservations, only walk-ins, and countless people arrive by private jet specifically to queue, though of course, no parking or landing spots are provided. The service is appalling; customers are expected to serve themselves, clear their own dishes, and even wipe the tables! Good heavens, this owner must be insane." —Michelin Guide Foodie group, everyone is welcome to join and chat: 526149614 Dragon Tiger Fight Main Group: Subscribe to all accounts to join! 577415455 Cai Mao appears unpredictably~

19 平 The Ordinary Days of a Qing Dynasty Transmigrator 平凡的清穿日子 LoevaAncient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted This is a world that has already been visited by many famous transmigration predecessors. Beneath the brilliance of the eleventh male lead, the Powerful Court Minister, and the Qing-transmigrated heroine, the capital's pearl, the Earl's Third Young Lady cautiously chose to merge into the entire era... This novel is dedicated to all the classics of transmigration! 0Votes809.5kRecs1.1MFans

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This is a world visited by many famous time-traveling predecessors. Amidst the brilliance of 11 powerful male officials and a Qing Dynasty woman from the "Pearl of the Capital," the third young lady of an earl's family cautiously chooses to integrate into the era… This article is dedicated to all those who have traveled through classic works!

20 大 The Qing Dynasty Entertainment Industry 大清娱乐圈 Lei Dewen雷的文Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A handsome Taiwanese man born in the 1970s and a beautiful Beijing woman born in the 1980s: what kind of pairing is that? One is nearly forty, with a brief marriage behind him and enormous debts once weighing on his shoulders. He started working in his teens, relying on his own efforts to pay off his family's debts and give them a happy life. Just as everything is finally getting back on track, his career is on the verge of reaching new heights. The other is in the prime of her youth, with her l 0Votes74.1kRecs71.3kFans

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A handsome Taiwanese man born in the 1970s and a beautiful Beijing woman born in the mid-1980s—what kind of combination is this? One is nearing forty, has a brief marriage, and was once burdened with huge debts. Through his own hard work, he started working in his teens to pay off his family's debts and provide them with a happy life. Just as everything was getting back on track, his career was about to reach new heights. One is a rising starlet in her prime, just beginning her life, heavily promoted by the company, about to take her first step on the road to success. Why did they wear them? Still dressed in the setting of the TV series they just finished filming, tragedy and comedy may be just a matter of a single thought.

21 红 Red Chamber Gossip Weekly 红楼八卦周刊 Silver Lamp Shines on Fine Clothes银灯照锦衣Ancient Romance979k WordsCompleted Dream of the Red Chamber Weekly Gossip: Don’t be fooled by the title. This is absolutely the most faithful-to-the-original Dream of the Red Chamber fanfic on Qidian, written by a true textual-research enthusiast. But... there’s a little escape-from-the-cliffhanger twist. It’s a clash between an unconventional transmigrator and the powerful Dream of the Red Chamber System as it tries to repair itself. A light, humorous story like a sweet treat, paired with the sharp bite of a piping-hot roast, it 0Votes67.9kRecs96.4kFans

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"Dream of the Red Chamber Gossip Weekly" - don't be fooled by the name, it's definitely the most respectful of the original work on Qidian, a research-oriented fanfiction of Dream of the Red Chamber. But... There's a small escape from a desperate situation. It's a game of wits between an unconventional transmigrator and the powerful Dream of the Red Chamber system's self-repair process. A lighthearted and humorous dessert story paired with a hot drink of sharp wit and sarcastic commentary—it's sure to be your delightful afternoon tea. This story, told from the perspective of an unconventional time traveler, offers a unique take on the classic tale of *Dream of the Red Chamber*. Witness a time-traveling Qingwen infiltrate the Rongguo Mansion, observe the characters, and offer her critiques of the original novel. Please enjoy *Dream of the Red Chamber Gossip Weekly*. The "Dream of the Red Chamber Gossip Weekly" is now complete. Thank you all for your support! The new novel in the Dream of the Red Chamber series, "The Cannon Fodder's Guide to the Dream of the Red Chamber," is now available! Read it now! A story of a cunning cannon fodder's struggle.

22 黄 Golden Eyes 黄金瞳 Da Yan打眼Urban4.1M WordsCompleted The TV drama The Golden Eyes, starring Zhang Yixing, premiered to great fanfare on February 26, 2019! Zhuang Rui, a junior employee at a pawnshop, undergoes a strange change in his eyes after an accident. Exquisite porcelain, ancient and elegant bronze vessels, and thrilling stone-gambling adventures come one after another, turning his life upside down... 6Votes1.8MRecs1.5MFans

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The TV series "The Golden Eyes," starring Zhang Yixing, premiered on February 26, 2019! Zhuang Rui, a junior employee at a pawnshop, experiences a strange change in his eyes after an accident. Exquisite ceramics, simple and elegant bronzes, and thrilling jade gambling followed one after another, and his life underwent earth-shattering changes...

23 拣 Treasure Hunting 拣宝 Zhú烛Urban3.2M WordsCompleted While everyone else is missing the real value, he is picking up overlooked treasures. While everyone else is picking up overlooked treasures, he is finding genuine masterpieces! Shang bronzes and Zhou ritual vessels, Heshibi jade and Sui pearls, Warring States gold-inlaid jade belt hooks; Qin terracotta warriors and Han pottery, Jin calligraphy and Tang paintings, exquisite Song porcelain, kesi silk tapestries, and lacquerware; bamboo, wood, ivory, and horn carvings, huanghuali and zitan: everyt 0Votes393.5kRecs278.5kFans

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While others are making mistakes, he's finding bargains; while others are finding bargains, he's finding treasures! Shang and Zhou bronze vessels, He Bi jade and Sui pearls, Warring States period gold-inlaid jade belt hooks; Qin terracotta warriors and Han pottery, Jin calligraphy and Tang paintings, Song porcelain, silk tapestry and lacquerware; bamboo, wood, ivory and horn, rosewood and sandalwood, all kinds of treasures are in your hands. A single auspicious coin created a great collector and wrote a legend!

24 名 Murder in a Distinguished Family 名门闺杀 Facing North, Brows South面北眉南Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was born into an aristocratic family. Her frail health meant she was well protected, and she gradually grew into a dignified, gentle young woman. In this life, she was born into a distinguished family, but her mother died young, her father ignored her, her stepmother tormented her, and her grandmother was cold toward her. Everyone said Third Miss Wang was gentle and generous, never knowing that she had once been the darling of the family, sharp-tongued and domineering, 0Votes138.1kRecs229.9kFans

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In her previous life, she was born into a prestigious family, but due to her physical condition, she was well protected and gradually developed a dignified and quiet personality. Born into a prestigious family, she suffered the loss of her mother at a young age, neglect from her father, mistreatment from her stepmother, and indifference from her grandmother. Everyone says that Wang San Niang is gentle and kind, but they don't know that she was once showered with love and affection, and that she was also once cunning, domineering, and spoiled. Faced with a group of charlatans vying for power and scheming against each other, she saw it all as mere office politics. Faced with wave after wave of aggressive hostile forces, to fight or to make peace? That is the question! Grandpa said that if you must hurt someone, you must destroy their power of revenge in order to extinguish their desire for revenge. Dad said that while the methods can be ruthless, the attitude must be gentle. Grandma said that we should learn to forgive and not easily make enemies with others. If war is unavoidable, then we will fight to the death. Mom said, "Don't choose the wrong opponent, or you'll lose before you even begin."

25 嫡 The Eldest Daughter 嫡长女 Tone Pattern Guest平仄客Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the eldest legitimate daughter of the Shen clan of Wu and Yue. She enjoyed every earthly luxury: her clan flourished, wielded power at court, and she was the most exalted woman in the realm. Yet she also endured every earthly sorrow: her entire clan was wiped out, she was stripped of her title and imprisoned, and in the end she met a tragic fate! All because the Shen clan had used the strength of the entire family to help him ascend the throne. In this life, she is 0Votes88.1kRecs210.4kFans

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In her previous life, she was the eldest daughter of the Shen family of Wuyue. She enjoyed all the riches of the world: her family was prosperous, she held immense power in the court, and she was the most noble woman in the land. But he also experienced all the bitterness of life: his entire clan was wiped out, he was deposed and imprisoned, and he did not die a good death! All of this was because the Shen family used all their resources to help him ascend to the throne. In this life, she remains the eldest daughter of the Shen family of Wuyue. Watch as she is reborn, fueled by the flames of revenge, and with her unparalleled wisdom, she destroys her enemies, saves her family, and changes her fate from her previous life! Watch as she, as the eldest daughter of the legitimate wife, leads her family onto an unpredictable path of power struggles... (Thanks to book friend Zhiluo◆Yunyan for the cover design, it's so beautiful, isn't it?)

26 奥 The Seat of Arcane Arts 奥术神座 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted “Knowledge is power.” “Gods are nothing more than especially powerful arcanists.” Xia Feng has transmigrated, bringing a mountain of knowledge with him. 94Votes1.9MRecs1.7MFans

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"Knowledge is power." "So-called gods are nothing more than more powerful arcane sorcerers." Summer breeze, carrying a wealth of knowledge, has arrived from another time.

28 宇 The World at the Edge of the Universe 宇宙的边缘世界 Yuan Allen原艾伦Sci-Fi2.0M WordsCompleted Gazing up at the brilliant starry sky, you must have dreamed of exploring the vast universe and pondered, more than once, what the scientific civilization of the future might be like. Yan Haochen, a poor student, has an unexpected encounter that turns out to have been “planned.” It gives him the potential to rise to the ranks of the world’s top scientists. Driven by perseverance and unwavering conviction, he embarks on an extraordinary path: unraveling the mystery of life’s origins on Earth, fol 0Votes758.3kRecs265kFans

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Looking up at the brilliant starry sky, you must have dreamed of exploring the vast universe and thought about and dreamed of the future of scientific civilization more than once. Yuan Haochen, a mediocre student, experiences a premeditated adventure that grants him the potential to rise to become a top scientist. With unwavering dedication and steadfast belief, he embarks on an extraordinary path, unraveling the mysteries of life's origins on Earth, following the footsteps of a super-alien civilization, gradually revealing the truth of the universe, and ultimately exploring the secrets of its very origin. The story spans from ancient China two thousand years ago to a future vision thousands of years later. Unique threads connect a series of captivating tales set in different eras. From the past to the future, from Earth to Mars, from the solar system to the Alpha Centauri system, from traversing the Milky Way to exploring the edge of the universe, human civilization, facing difficulties, struggles to survive in the vast sea of stars... Book lovers' group: 529839423

29 放 Put That Man Down 放下那个汉子 Ling Wu Shui Xiu凌舞水袖Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Everyone who knew the four members of the Ye family thought they were the most ordinary family imaginable. Father Ye was a university professor, and his students were hardly… 1Votes605.2kRecs136.4kFans

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Everyone who knows the Ye family of four thinks they are an ordinary family, nothing out of the ordinary. Mr. Ye, the father, is a university professor, but he doesn't have many students...

30 长 The Eldest Daughter 长嫡 Wan'erwr莞尔wrAncient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted 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

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What Xie was plotting was the Fu family's century-long fortune. Lord Fu is after power and a promising future. In her dream, she was a useless piece in a game of chess, her mother committed suicide, and she was hastily married off to a famous but poor young man from the Lu family, only to die young in the prime of her life. When she opened her eyes and woke up, she sneered, "You all should repent!"

32 毓 Yuxiu 毓秀 Snow-Wielding Emperor弄雪天子Ancient Romance2.3M WordsCompleted A showdown between the true heiress and the impostor. Reborn, the true heiress fights her way to the top, becomes a spirit master, and lives as her authentic self! 0Votes163.8kRecs48kFans

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A showdown between the real and fake heiresses. The true heiress is reborn and rises against all odds, becoming a spiritual master and living out her true self!

33 安 Peaceful Fate 安缘 Linglong Xiu玲珑秀Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Ji Anning has spent more than ten years living with the Ji family, watching the drama unfold for all that time. Now that she is of marriageable age, she too must step onto the stage and play her part in life’s grand drama. She hopes for a perfect match arranged by fate, but the eligible women in her family all believe a good match must be schemed for and seized. Should she compete or stay out of it? Scheme or let things be? 0Votes90.4kRecs40.4kFans

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Ji Anning lived in the Ji family for more than ten years and watched plays for more than ten years. Even at the age of marriage, one still has to take the stage and perform in the drama of life. She wanted a marriage arranged by matchmakers, but the eligible women in her family all believed that a good marriage required scheming and fighting. To rob or not to rob? To plot or not to plot? Book club group number: 264374838. Book lovers are welcome to join the group.

34 异 The Otherworldly Life Assistant God 异界生活助理神 Li Zhongdao李仲道Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted With the body, mental power, consciousness, and heart forming a “cross system,” Fang Tian journeys onward. From magic apprentice to mage, from archmage to the Sanctuary, and finally to the Divine Realm. His experiences in his previous life gradually become the nourishment for this one, while his efforts in the present lead him, step by step, toward the legendary existence. And when the truth is finally revealed, the newly born Child of the Plane faces two choices: Leave without a care, or take r 0Votes292.1kRecs194.3kFans

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Body, spirit, consciousness, and heart—they journey forward on this "cross-shaped system." From magic apprentice to mage, to grand mage, to sanctuary, and even to the realm of gods. The experiences of past lives gradually transform into resources for this life, and the efforts of this life lead step by step toward that legendary existence. When the truth is revealed, the newly chosen one of the plane faces two choices— Will they drift away, or will they take on the responsibility of this world that is already on the verge of collapse?

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Ever since being possessed by the God of Laziness and gaining access to a wondrous energy within his body, Nanming has become incredibly lazy... Everything consumes energy; it's so frustrating not to be lazy! Taking two steps, the wasted energy could turn a flashlight into a lightsaber. The energy wasted sweeping the floor could turn a voice assistant into artificial intelligence. Carrying a bucket of water wastes enough energy to turn a quadcopter into an invincible flying robot. Besides food, energy also needs to be replenished by various positive energies. A sense of accomplishment, satisfaction, happiness... In order to gather more energy, Nanming began his dream life as a lazy, pleasure-loving, and helpful young man. The most luxurious thing in the world is walking down a long street with you.

36 儒EN The Confucian Way to Sagehood 儒道至圣 Eternal Flame永恒之火Eastern Fantasy7.7M WordsCompleted This is a world where scholars command the power of Heaven and Earth. With literary talent within, poems can slay enemies, lyrics can destroy armies, and essays can bring peace to the realm. A scholar puts brush to paper, discussing war from the safety of his desk; a successful candidate slays the enemy with every word; an advanced scholar flies into a rage, and his words become weapons. When a Sage arrives, his words and writing can condemn a man, judge an emperor's rule unjust, and take on an 50Votes9.6MRecs2MFans

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This is a world where scholars wield the power of heaven and earth. With talent, one can kill enemies with poetry, annihilate armies with lyrics, and bring peace to the world with prose. A scholar can strategize on paper; a successful candidate in the provincial examination can compose poems and write essays; and a candidate in the imperial examination can engage in heated debates. When a sage arrives, he can condemn people with words and writings, punish individuals, and judge the emperor as tyrannical, making one a match for an entire nation. At this time, the Holy Academy held the civil service positions, the monarch controlled the official positions, ten kingdoms were vying for power, barbarian tribes were eyeing the country covetously, and demons were causing chaos. At this time, there was no flourishing of Tang poetry, no golden age of Song lyrics, no innovative writing, and no new sages for a hundred years. An unknown, poor boy, after having his head smashed, embarked on the path to sainthood, carrying with him timeless poems and astonishing writings. Thank you to the Yuewen official book review team for providing book review support!