Fishing for Books in a Sea of Stories 书海捞鱼

2 元 The Primordial Heavens 元始诸天 Qi Huanzhen弃还真Infinite Myriad Worlds2.7M WordsCompleted The ancient Celestial Humans live forever, while the Sage of Martial Arts can shatter mountains and rivers with a roar. Carrying a stone mirror, Xun Shaoyu arrives in this vast and chaotic age, illuminating the myriad heavens step by step. Beginning in this bitter human world, he embarks upon the path through the boundless cosmos and myriad heavens, the Primordial Great Overarching myriad heavens... 0Votes72.6kRecs102.3kFans

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Ancient celestial beings lived forever, and martial saints roared and shattered mountains and rivers. Carrying a stone mirror, Xun Shaoyu arrived in this wild and chaotic world, reflecting the heavens step by step. From this realm of human suffering, I embark on the path through the myriad heavens, the primordial Great Luo Heavens…

4 造 Building a System to Read Books 造个系统来读书 Train King火车大王Urban732k WordsCompleted A middle-aged man returns to 1998. He can’t remember lottery numbers, can’t trade stocks, knows nothing about business or music, and isn’t much of a writer. How can he turn his life around? The answer: study. This is the story of a middle-aged man returning to his school days and saving himself. This is a reborn-era novel about a warm, everyday life. The System is just a gimmick. … 0Votes145.7kRecs137.2kFans

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A middle-aged man is transported back to 1998. He can't remember lottery numbers, can't trade stocks, doesn't know anything about business or music, and doesn't have any outstanding writing skills. How can he turn his life around? The answer was: Only through reading. This is the story of a middle-aged man who returns to his school days and tries to save himself. This book is a rebirth story set in the modern era, featuring a heartwarming slice-of-life narrative. The system is merely a gimmick. The new book, "This Celebrity Lives Forever," has been officially released!

5 功 Cultivation Technique Modifier 功法修改器 Undying Wukong不死悟空Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted Shi Yan is reborn in the Nine Domains, a fantasy world, carrying a cultivation technique modifier. Humanity struggles to survive. The Nine Domains world is released to the public as a game. One day, the two worlds merge, and demons run rampant. Shi Yan enters the Nine Domains world during closed beta. On this day, the game has yet to be released, the players have yet to enter, and the demons have yet to make their move… 0Votes367.8kRecs346.8kFans

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Shi Yan is reborn into the Nine Realms fantasy world with a cultivation technique modifier, where the human race struggles to survive. Nine Realms World was released and launched as a game. When the two worlds merge, demons will rampage. The closed beta test of Shi Yan entered the Nine Realms world. On this day, the game had not yet been released, players had not yet entered, and demons had not yet affected the world... Book club QQ group: 371073565

7 我 I Am a Login Device from Another World 我是异界登录器 Zombie Dance丧尸舞Gaming829k WordsCompleted Meng Yang never imagined, after transmigrating to another world, that all he wanted was to find someone to help him. But then the gates to another world opened, and the players of the Fourth Calamity arrived! 0Votes93.3kRecs99.7kFans

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Meng Yang, who had transmigrated to another world, never imagined that he only wanted to find someone to help him. As a result, the gate to another world opened, and the players of the Fourth Calamity descended! Book club: 574055078

9 诡 The Strange Cultivation World 诡异修仙世界 Dragon and Serpent Branch龙蛇枝Xianxia4.4M WordsCompleted If he had a choice, Zhou Fan would never have come to this world, because he could feel its immense malice toward him! The lifespan displayed over his heart was like a ticking time bomb, counting down the days he had left. When his time ran out, a terrifying entity would claim his life. As a short-lived species, he had to join the village patrol, a dangerous job with a high death rate. Faced with one strange and monstrous threat after another, he struggled to survive each day. By day, he was wat 8Votes795kRecs501.2kFans

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If he had a choice, Zhou Fan would never want to be born into this world, because he felt that this world was extremely hostile towards him! The lifespan displayed on his chest was like a ticking time bomb, relentlessly counting down his days. When his lifespan ended, a terrifying being would claim his life. As a short-lived species, they must join the village patrol team, which has a high mortality rate, and struggle to survive every day while facing endless strange occurrences. During the day, they are watched by extremely evil and greedy eyes in the shadows, and at night, they are pulled into a strange gray mist space in their dreams. Zhou Fan sometimes doubted whether he could survive and leave this newbie village. Not to mention embarking on the path of cultivation to increase one's lifespan. The enigmatic wanderers, the struggling human race, the mysterious and dangerous vast regions... Welcome to the world of cultivation.

11 重 Reborn in Journey to the West as the Nine-Headed Insect 重生西游之九头虫 Paper Gives Birth to Misty Clouds纸生云烟Xianxia3.5M WordsCompleted The Investiture of the Gods is over, but the Journey to the West has yet to begin. Jin Chanzi feeds goldfish by the pool of merit. The Monkey King braves wind and rain within the Five-Colored Stone on Flower-Fruit Mountain. Marshal Tianpeng commands the heavenly river's naval forces. The Curtain-Raising General diligently serves in the Celestial Court. The Little White Dragon throws his weight around in the West Sea. The five famous pilgrims are each living their own lives. Elsewhere, the gates 0Votes207.7kRecs138.4kFans

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After the Investiture of the Gods, Journey to the West did not begin. Jin Chanzi feeds goldfish at the Merit Pool, the Monkey King braves the wind and rain among the colorful stones of Flower Fruit Mountain, Marshal Tianpeng commands the Heavenly River Navy, General Juanlian works diligently in Heaven, and the White Dragon Horse wreaks havoc in the Western Sea. The five famous pilgrims on their journey to the West are all living their own lives. Meanwhile, the palace of the Demon Master in the North Sea remains tightly shut, chanting echoes through the Purple Bamboo Forest of the South Sea, the Three-Eyed Man at the mouth of the Guan River teases the Howling Celestial Dog, and various demons, restless in Heaven, yearn to descend to the mortal realm. When Li Yuanfeng woke up, he had become a nine-headed insect with the bloodline of a primordial alien species. He cultivated supernatural powers, refined magical treasures, met demon kings, went to the Heavenly Court, and stirred up the winds and clouds. A different Journey to the West, but the same eternal path to enlightenment. (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.)

12 高 The Higher-Dimensional Traveler 高维穿梭者 Eternal at the End最终永恒Infinite Myriad Worlds622k WordsCompleted Fang Yuhao stumbled upon the great secret hidden in this world: behind the material world lie countless… worlds born from human imagination! What’s in these worlds? Martial arts, magic, immortal cultivation, demons, ghosts, and monsters?! 0Votes86.7kRecs97.5kFans

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Fang Yuhao inadvertently discovered a great secret of this world: behind the material world, there are countless ideal worlds created by people's imaginations! What exists in an ideal world? Martial arts, magic, cultivation, demons, ghosts?!

13 神 The Mythic Furnace 神话烘炉 Snow Fills the Woods雪满林中Xianxia2.2M WordsCompleted The Heavenly Lotus blooms, its petals the hub between two worlds, yet the Daoist heart is placed within a jade pot. In the snap of a finger, three thousand kalpas of cultivation, and when the Heavenly Balance is complete, a furnace is brewed. This is a story of a long, long journey to immortality! 0Votes86.1kRecs101.9kFans

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The Heavenly Lotus Opens the Pivot Between Two Realms But he put his Daoist heart into a jade pot. Three thousand eras were cultivated in the blink of an eye. Once the heavens have formed, brew a single batch. This is a story about a long and arduous journey to immortality!

18 诸EN Omniverse Projection 诸天投影 Pei Butcher Dog裴屠狗Infinite Myriad Worlds4.8M WordsCompleted In the world of traditional martial arts, he masters the art and overwhelms Wang Wudi with his fists! In the jianghu of the Great Ming, he roams unchecked, reigning supreme beneath the heavens! He controls life and death, and shatters the void with his fists! In the Legend of the White Snake, he paints a scroll of ten thousand demons! In the Shrouding the Heavens world, he rules as the Demon Lord, striking fear into the forbidden zones! In Perfect World, I am the Demon Emperor! In Journey to the 0Votes855.5kRecs759.5kFans

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In the world of martial arts, he has mastered the art, his fists overwhelming all others! In the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty, he roams freely, the number one under heaven! He holds life and death in his hands, his fists shattering the void! In the Legend of the White Snake, he paints a scroll depicting ten thousand demons! In the world of Shrouding the Heavens, the Demon Lord reigns supreme, his power intimidating even the forbidden zones! In Perfect World, I am the Demon Emperor! In Journey to the West, I discuss the Dao with the Supreme Being, my palm suppressing Mount Ling! In Investiture of the Gods, the Four Sages lay down the Immortal-Slaying Sword… Gu Shaoshang projects himself across the heavens, step by step embarking on his journey, until he dominates all the heavens! VIP reader group for this book: 722975968 (screenshot required to join) Regular reader group: 753202997 (welcome to join!) My new book, "The Great Dao Chronicle," has been released. Those interested can take a look.

20 全 The All-Around Game Designer 全能游戏设计师 Green Robes and Drunkenness青衫取醉Gaming2.5M WordsCompleted Game designer Chen Mo transmigrates to a parallel world where the technology tree took a wrong turn, and uses one god-tier game after another to turn the gaming industry upside down. "With the game design philosophy of this era, if I don't wipe the floor with the entire gaming industry, then all that exposure to domestic free-to-play games will have been wasted.", Chen Mo VIP group: 157856787 (a screenshot showing you bought all chapters is required to join) 6Votes844.4kRecs679.2kFans

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The story of game designer Chen Mo who transmigrates to a parallel world where the technology tree has gone astray, and uses one god-level game after another to revolutionize the gaming industry. "Given the game design philosophy of this era, if I don't completely crush the entire game industry, then I've truly wasted my time being exposed to the world of free-to-play domestic games." — Chen Mo Book club: 558067640 VIP Group: 157856787 (Full subscription screenshot required to join) Please vote for the new book "The Extraordinary Player". Thank you!

21 曙EN Dawn of a New Era 曙光纪元 People Shouldn't Toy with People人勿玩人Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted With the spiritual qi revival, martial arts rise, and passages connecting to other dimensions appear across Earth. Countless extraordinary beings enter Earth. Gods invade, laws descend, and strange creatures reappear. Humanity enters an age of evolution. A young man makes the Book of Knowledge his master. He derives martial arts techniques, optimizes secret manuals, gains a third-person perspective and attribute-based powers, and embarks on an extraordinary journey. 19Votes1.3MRecs569.9kFans

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With the revival of spiritual energy and the rise of martial arts, channels connecting Earth to other dimensions have appeared. Countless extraordinary life forms entered Earth, gods invaded, laws descended, and strange phenomena reappeared, ushering in an era of human evolution. The young man recognizes the Book of Knowledge as his master, deduces cultivation techniques, optimizes secret manuals, experiences a third-person perspective, develops attribute abilities, and embarks on an extraordinary journey.

22 深 Midnight Bookstore 深夜书屋 Pure Little Dragon纯洁滴小龙Mystery & Supernatural3.7M WordsCompleted A bookshop that opens for business only late at night, welcomes your visit. [The simplified-Chinese edition of this work has been published by Tianjin People's Publishing House.] Reading group: 523978007 (no verification required) Battle group: 457654443 (no verification required) 66Votes4.3MRecs2.4MFans

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A bookstore that only opens late at night. Welcome! [The simplified Chinese version of this work has been published by Tianjin People's Publishing House]—— VIP Full Subscription Member Group: 557560752 (Fan value verification required to join) Book club: 523978007 (no verification required) Battle Group: 457654443 (No verification required) My new book, "The Devil's Descent," has been released. A new journey begins!

25 大 The Great Calamity Lord 大劫主 Black Mountain Old Ghost黑山老鬼Xianxia3.2M WordsCompleted One volume of the True Meaning of the Dao, three thousand wondrous scriptures of the Great Dao. A poor-born youth sets foot on the path to immortality. Ten years of hard study, yet his heart remains unsatisfied. My name is on the Immortal Roll! Countless prodigies rise, and a single sword defeats every hero. I will not follow the crowd or settle for mediocrity. I only seek to lift my head and behold the heavens. This heart was born for the skies! 0Votes5.7MRecs653.2kFans

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One volume of Dao Yuan Zhen Jie, three thousand extraordinary scriptures of the Great Dao. A poor boy embarks on the path to immortality, but ten years of arduous study leave him with unfulfilled aspirations. My name is on the Immortal Ranking! Countless geniuses rise up, defeating all heroes with a single sword strike. I do not wish to follow the crowd or conform to mediocrity; I only wish to look up at the vast sky. This heart is naturally innate!

27 低EN Low-Dimensional Game 低维游戏 A Breeze Through History历史里吹吹风Western Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted By chance, Lu Zhiyu discovers an entrance to a low-dimensional world, opening up an entirely different chapter of his life! He can freely control everything in a low-dimensional world. Lu Zhiyu feels like the game master of a game, or perhaps God? VIP group: 812612991 (a screenshot showing full-subscription fan status is required) 1Votes420.9kRecs435kFans

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By chance, Lu Zhiyu discovered an entrance to a lower-dimensional world, thus beginning a different chapter! Having the ability to freely control everything in a low-dimensional world, Lu Zhiyu felt like a GM in a game, or perhaps God. General group: 163254862 VIP Group: 812612991 (Screenshot of full subscription value required)

28 神 The Divine Path Across Worlds 神道纵横异世 Demon Monk Hua Wuque妖僧花无缺Xianxia632k WordsCompleted In the primordial world, Heaven has its gods, and Earth has its spirits. Lin Zhao carries a golden list as he transmigrates to a world of martial arts, becoming the only deity in this world. The story begins with his appointment as the ninth-rank Mountain God of Qingxi Mountain. New book: The Lord of the Yellow Court Synopsis: Lu Qingfeng, a young man from Earth, dies unexpectedly in a car accident and transmigrates to a world of immortal heroes. He obtains a 0Votes76.3kRecs75.3kFans

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In the primordial world, there were heavenly gods and earthly deities. Lin Zhao, carrying the Golden List, travels through the martial arts world and becomes the only god in this world. The story begins with the Mountain God of Qingxi Mountain, a ninth-rank official. I created a group: 676084011; New book "Master of the Yellow Court" Synopsis: Lu Qingfeng, a young man from Earth, dies in a car accident and is transported to a world of immortals and heroes, where he obtains a login ring for "Primordial Era," a large-scale realistic online game developed by the Earth Federation two thousand years in the future...

30 洪 The Primordial World: Taiyi’s Path to the Dao 洪荒之太一证道路 Mr. Xiong Er熊二先生Xianxia1.3M WordsCompleted This is the story of witches and demons joining forces, with demons ruling the heavens and witches ruling the earth, uniting the prehistoric world and suppressing all who refuse to submit. During the Dragon-Han Tribulation, Taiyi connected with the Great Luo Heaven and sheltered the gods of the stars. Afterward, he opened the Ninefold Heavenly Palace and established the supreme Divine Court, restoring the glory of the gods. The witches and demons joined forces to form the Grand Taiji Primordial 0Votes86.2kRecs106kFans

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This is a story of a union between witches and demons, where they unite the heavens and the earth, unify the primordial world, and suppress all who resist. During the Dragon-Han Calamity, Taiyi communicated with the Great Luo Heaven and protected the celestial gods of the universe. Subsequently, they opened up the Nine Heavens Palace, established the Supreme Divine Court, and restored the glory of the divine race. The lich and the demon joined forces to establish the Taiji Hunyuan Grand Array, drawing upon boundless chaotic energy to delay the arrival of the great calamity. The story is based on the primordial world, transcends timelines, conquers countless other worlds, and establishes the supreme heavenly court. Book club number: 571958949

32 我 I Am Both Immortal and Mortal 我是仙凡 Baili Xi百里玺Xianxia2.6M WordsCompleted The worldly ties of this life have long since run their course. I was but an ordinary immortal in the mortal world. Rising from humble beginnings, I looked down on the world; cultivating The Mayfly, I left the martial world behind. P.S. It's basically a mix of xianxia and farming. A young man accidentally opens his spiritual platform and discovers a tiny spiritual mountain in his sea of consciousness. From then on, he grows immortal rice, cultivates spirit herbs, and builds a cave dwelling 0Votes11.9MRecs537.2kFans

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My earthly ties in this life have long since ended; I was but a mortal immortal in this mortal world. Rising from humble beginnings, I defied the world's ways, cultivating the art of the mayfly to forget the ways of the world. PS: It's basically a combination of fantasy and farming. A young man accidentally opens his spiritual platform and discovers the Fangcun Spiritual Mountain in his sea of ​​consciousness. From then on, he grows immortal rice, cultivates spiritual herbs, opens his cave dwelling, creates a paradise, and embarks on the path of cultivation. Baili Xi's official fan group: 332804027

38 逍EN Carefree Dream Path 逍遥梦路 The Plagiarist文抄公Gaming3.6M WordsCompleted A homebody in the mountains spends his days farming, raising fish, and daydreaming, while growing at his own leisurely pace. Huh? How did I accidentally conquer the Myriad Worlds and become the big boss? Could I still be dreaming? 1Votes1.4MRecs492.6kFans

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The story of a reclusive young man living deep in the mountains, who grows up leisurely by farming, raising fish, and dreaming. Huh? I accidentally conquered all the realms and became the ultimate boss? Am I still dreaming?

40 最EN The Strongest Gene 最强基因 Ninety Degrees Below Zero零下九十度Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted Have you ever heard of a luck aura? When Chen Feng discovered that he could control his luck aura at will, he knew his time had come. PS: My new novel, Super God Card Maker, is now online. Guaranteed premium quality, with over 10,000 subscriptions! Give it a read! 0Votes536.6kRecs482.8kFans

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Have you ever heard of a lucky halo? When Chen Feng discovered that he could control his lucky aura, he knew that his era had arrived. P. S.: My new book, "The Supreme Card Maker," is now available online! Guaranteed to be a high-quality book with over 10,000 subscriptions! Welcome to read!

41 未 Pioneer of the Future 未来开拓者 One Thought Throws Heaven into Chaos一念乱天机Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Bai Fengjiu obtains a treasure called the Shanhai Jade Tablet and transmigrates to another world. It can contain countless classic secret arts and deduce the perfect path, forging a flawless foundation and enabling one to transcend to the far shore of the Great Dao. The divine people of Shanhai, the myriad races of the heavens, fantastic beasts of the world, ancient gods and demons, countle 0Votes35.4kRecs36.3kFans

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Please check out my new book, "Infinite Deduction to Sainthood Through Black Godhood"! Bai Fengjiu, through a series of coincidences, obtains a treasure called the Mountain and Sea Jade Tablet and travels to another world. This object can contain countless classic secret techniques, deduce the perfect path, forge a perfect foundation, and transcend to the other shore of the Great Dao. The gods and peoples of mountains and seas, all kinds of races in the heavens, strange beasts of heaven and earth, ancient gods and demons, countless myths and legends, stories of the mortal world, how a mortal opens up a road to heaven for all mortals. Tianji's new book, "The Everything Store I Created," is coming soon! I hope you'll all support it! ๑◡๑ Official group: 223206441

44 星 Star Era Martial God 星纪武神 Zeng Huaqiu曾画秋Sci-Fi1.3M WordsOngoing The Force is boundless, and telekinesis is infinite. A nuclear-blast punch shatters the earth, while a potential-energy slash tears apart a stellar ring. Telepathy grants foresight, while a fungus-devouring gene enables rebirth through a drop of blood. The Titanium Extreme Golden Body forges an ultra-solid physique, while the Fusion Divine Art evolves into an immortal stellar body. In a distant interstellar age, technology and martial arts combine, colliding to produce a brilliant civilization t 0Votes151.8kRecs57.7kFans

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The power of the primal force is limitless, and the power of thought is infinite. A nuclear explosion shattered the earth, and a potential energy slash tore apart the star rings. Telepathy and precognition; the bacteria-loving gene is reborn from a drop of blood. Titanium-plated metal body forges a super-solid body, fusion magic evolves into an indestructible star. In the distant interstellar era, technology and martial arts combined, giving rise to a brilliant civilization that transcended all limits. Xin Ji, as one of the countless individuals born in the Earth Federation, is self-reliant and indomitable, putting step by step the famous saying that humanity has been chanting for thousands of years: My journey is to the stars and the sea!

45 美 The Culinary Traveler 美食旅行家 Little Snow Dumpling小雪团子Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Ever since Zhang Xiao was able to expense his travel costs... He was either on the road or planning his next trip. He had stayed in presidential suites costing hundreds of thousands a night, sampled sumptuous dishes decorated with gold leaf, and lived in the lap of luxury. He had conquered the perilous Amazon rainforest and gazed out at the vast, breathtaking peaks of the Himalayas. He had no regrets in life. The top magazine Time had this to say about Zhang Xiao: “His job is undoubtedly the mos 0Votes145.4kRecs136.6kFans

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Ever since Zhang Xiao was allowed to have her travel expenses reimbursed... He is either on his way to travel or preparing for his next trip. Having stayed in presidential suites costing hundreds of thousands a night, and savored exquisite food decorated with gold leaf, their extravagance was on full display. Having conquered the perilous Amazon rainforest and gazed upon the magnificent scenery of the Himalayas, I have no regrets in this life. The top magazine Time described Zhang Xiao's job as "undoubtedly the most enviable, even as a CEO or a president." At the 2020 Person of the Year awards ceremony, Zhang Xiao held the trophy and smiled at the stars below: "To be honest, I don't know why I received this trophy today. I'm just an ordinary person who loves to travel, and I just took pictures of the scenery along the way and shared them with everyone."

46 动 Great Adventure in the Animated World 动画世界大冒险 Qiong Si穷四Infinite Myriad Worlds2.6M WordsCompleted After buying a bound collection of stories from classic Chinese animated films, Qiu Ming discovers he can transmigrate into their story worlds. But this world isn’t quite what you know. Immortals and monsters, snake demons and fox women, all have another side to them. The three monks each turn out to have extraordinary powers. When he first meets Nezha, he’s still an adorable little boy, and Sun Wukong has only just leaped out of a stone… And somehow, the things Qiu Ming learns there can be bro 0Votes185.3kRecs187kFans

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After buying a collection of stories from classic Chinese animated films, Qiu Ming discovered he could travel to the world of those films. But this world wasn't what he expected. Gods, demons, snake spirits, fox spirits—they all have another side. The three monks each possess extraordinary abilities. When they first meet Nezha, he's an adorable little boy, and Sun Wukong has just emerged from a stone… and what he learns inside can be brought back to the real world.

48 极EN Way of the Devil 极道天魔 Get Lost滚开Xianxia3.9M WordsCompleted New book: Dark Night of Desperation, I Alone Am an Immortal in a Strange World. Search for it if you’re interested. Demons and monsters run rampant, and the people suffer. Divine weapons and demonic blades shine over the land. A game modifier on Lu Sheng’s phone accidentally became a supernatural ability in his mind. It also became his only lifeline in this dark, chaotic age. 29Votes4MRecs2.3MFans

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My new book, "Desperate Night, A Mysterious World Where I Stand Alone," is available for download. Those interested can search for it and read it. Demons roam freely, and the world suffers. Divine weapons and demonic blades shine brightly over the land. A game modifier on a mobile phone unexpectedly became a superpower in Lu Sheng's mind. It also became his only support in this dark and chaotic world.

50 都EN Urban Life Simulation 都市模拟人生 Ming Jian明渐Urban2.7M WordsCompleted A Life Simulator System falls from the sky. It evaluates a person's overall achievements in life through six factors: wealth, status, reputation, partners, descendants, and lifespan. After Zhou Ming obtains the System, he begins experiencing, rewriting, and perfecting lives in different instances, earning a vast number of achievement points. And as he gains all kinds of wealth in the game, his life in the real world undergoes a dramatic transformation... Subscrib 2Votes206.9kRecs340.5kFans

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A Sims system, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, encompasses six key elements: wealth, status, reputation, partner, offspring, and lifespan. It assesses a person's overall achievements throughout their life. After acquiring this system, Zhou Ming begins experiencing, rewriting, and perfecting his life in different instances, accumulating massive amounts of achievement points. Thus, through the wealth he gains in the game, his real-life life undergoes a dramatic transformation… Discussion group: 455913748 (full) Subscription group: 590077026 (verification required)