Off-the-Beaten-Path Picks: Hidden Gems Outside the Rankings 野榜，榜单外那些小众精品

51 隐 The Hidden Immortal 隐秘的长生者 Toward the Boyhood向少年Xianxia655k WordsOngoing “The weather is clear today. Nothing happened.” Chu Xun, who appeared to be in his twenties, flipped through the characters he had written over the past few days. They were almost exactly the same. After thinking for a moment, he continued writing two more lines: “I remembered Songguo Village that summer, and how An Xiu had hidden a water flask in her clothes, calling out ‘Brother Xun’ as she ran toward me along the field ridge.” Before he could continue writing, a young servant reported from ou 0Votes20.7kRecs177.5kFans

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"The weather is fine today, nothing happened." Chu Xun, who looked to be in his early twenties, flipped through the words he had written a few days ago, and they were almost exactly the same. After thinking for a moment, he wrote two more lines: "I remember that summer in Songguo Village, Anxiu hiding a water bag in her clothes, calling out Xun-ge as she ran along the ridge of the field." Before he could continue writing, the boy outside the door reported: "Master, the Holy Spirit Immortal Venerable wishes to request a decree to avenge the grudge of the Hongtian Immortal Venerable striking him with his crutch." "How can you still remember a grudge from tens of thousands of years ago?" Chu Xun shook his head and sighed, then casually closed the notebook in front of him. On the cover, five large characters were prominently displayed: My path to immortality! This book is also known as "That Man Came from Millions of Years Ago," "He Is an Immortal, Mysterious and Great," and "From Mortal to Invincible Across the Heavens."

52 肉EN Divine Flesh from Tai Chi for Health 肉身成圣从养生太极开始 Little Cult Leader小教主Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsOngoing One day, Chen Cheng awakened and was forced to take another look at this world, where the poor might stand on two feet like humans, yet were no different from livestock awaiting slaughter... Man-made calamities, sinister horrors, the heavens collapsing... The Yellow Springs are packed, and every road in the mortal realm is cut off. He can only rely on a mark shaped like a vertical eye, starting with health-preserving Tai Chi, tempering his sinews and laying his foundation, nurturing the supernat 105Votes35kRecs289.4kFans

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Upon awakening, Chen Cheng was forced to re-examine this world where the poor, though standing on two legs, were no different from livestock awaiting slaughter... Man-made disasters, strange calamities, and the collapse of the heavens... The Yellow Springs are full of guests, and the road to the human world is blocked. He can only rely on a vertical eye mark to start with the health-preserving Tai Chi, to change his tendons and build his foundation, to nurture his divine abilities, and step by step struggle out of the abyss to become that walking humanoid natural disaster, the carrier of the Dao.

53 万EN The Mad Demon of Myriad Lives 万生痴魔 Salad Gus沙拉古斯Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsOngoing Get a bowl, fill it with soil, count one, two, three, four, five. Plant a toad and grow a train, plant a soybean and grow a tiger. Cultivate a fine craft, and you'll enjoy a life of ease, free from hardship. There are three hundred and sixty trades among all living things. Which path is the one to rule them all? That carpenter has real skill, snapping a chalk line to divide yin from yang, joining mortise and tenon to subdue the eight wilds. This blacksmith has a knack, making iron and fire ring 5.3kVotes400.6kRecs723kFans

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Take a bowl, fill it with soil, and count one, two, three, four, five. Plant a toad and it will turn into a train; plant a soybean and it will turn into a tiger. Develop excellent skills and enjoy a life of happiness without suffering. There are 360 ​​paths in the myriad lives, but who decides which way to go? That carpenter was truly skilled; with a flick of his finger, he could distinguish yin and yang, and with tenons and mortise joints, he could subdue the eight directions. This blacksmith is skilled; with a single furnace, he can ignite the heavens and earth; with a thousand strikes of his hammer, he can shatter the dawn and dusk. There was also a tailor with great ambition, who used every thread to depict the world, and his embroidery needle to connect all directions. There's also a cook with a ruthless heart, who uses an iron stove to cook the mortal world, and whose blades rise like thunder and lightning, using bones as fuel. Wanshengzhou, a place where a thousand people have a thousand faces, and life is ever-changing. Standing in the sea of ​​people, Zhang Laifu laughed triumphantly, "Come on, let's enjoy the good life together!"

54 当 When Pride Still Mattered 当骄傲仍然重要时 Silent Love沉默的爱Sports2.5M WordsCompleted Some people exist proudly, and some struggle proudly. Some compete proudly, and some fail proudly. But few can walk away with pride. By the time you finish reading this, congratulations: you’ve already seen the lives of many players. This passage took shape in Stephen Curry’s words after his 2021 defeat: “Nobody wants to face us next season.” It was Tim Duncan, certain before the 2014 Finals began that they wouldn’t mess it up. It was Kobe Bryant promising at Old Man Buss’s memorial to get the L 5Votes234.7kRecs386.1kFans

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Some exist with pride, some struggle with pride, some compete with pride, and some fail with pride, but very few can retire with pride. When you finish reading this, congratulations, you've witnessed the lives of many players. The concrete manifestation of this statement is Stephen Curry saying "Nobody wants to touch us next season" after a defeat in 2021; it is Tim Duncan's unwavering belief that they wouldn't mess up before the 2014 Finals; it is Kobe Bryant's promise at Jerry Buss's memorial service to lead the Lakers to the playoffs; it is Dirk Nowitzki hiding in the locker room and crying on the night he shed the "soft" label; it is Kevin Garnett's triumphant roar after lifting the trophy; it is the reason why the 2004 Pistons won and the F4 Lakers lost. Our story begins in that era when pride still holds great significance.

55 晋 The Long Sword at the End of Jin 晋末长剑 Lone Wheat Farmer孤独麦客Historical5.1M WordsCompleted As the Tang poet Xu Yin wrote in his poem “The Two Jins”: “Deep schemes across three generations laid the foundations of an empire. What a pity for the widow and orphan. Cheng Ji’s crime brought Heaven’s wrath; the spear that struck a wise ruler is mourned for all eternity.” The Western Jin came to power through illegitimate means and made far too many mistakes, inheriting every ill that had accumulated since the Eastern Han and the Three Kingdoms. By the end of the Jin dynasty, the damage had b 123Votes2MRecs2.1MFans

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As the Tang Dynasty poet Xu Yin wrote in his poem "The Two Jin Dynasties": "Three generations of deep schemes laid the foundation for the imperial dynasty, but pitiful were the widows and orphans. The blame fell on Cheng Ji, a crime that incurred the wrath of Heaven, and the act of offending a wise ruler brought eternal sorrow." The Western Jin Dynasty acquired its rule illegitimately, made too many mistakes, and inherited many of the drawbacks from the Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms periods. By the end of the Jin Dynasty, the problems had become too deep-seated to be reversed, and it was urgent to rebuild the empire's values ​​and ruling system. But history did not give them that opportunity, as the saying goes, "Who knew that those with high noses could know numbers, and they vied to win battle flags in the Central Plains." Those who reap what they sow will not live. The time traveler arrives at the end of the Western Jin Dynasty, which is gradually collapsing. All he can do is survive.

56 故EN Glitch Utopia 故障乌托邦 Fox-Tail Pen狐尾的笔Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing Metal prosthetics, AI girlfriends, neural networks inside your head, cyberspace. This is a world of ultra-advanced technology, where all kinds of tech can change your life like magic. The terminal cancers that once plagued people are nothing in the face of nanomedical robots. But new levels of technology bring new problems and new troubles, including a new kind of… cyberpsychosis. “What is capitalism, anyway?” Sun Jieke said, hands on his hips, leaning back. 75Votes632kRecs1.6MFans

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Modified metal prosthetics, AI girlfriend, neural networks in the brain, cyberspace—this is a world with cutting-edge technology, where various technologies can magically change your life. While terminal illnesses like cancer may seem insignificant in the face of nanomedical robots, new technological advancements also bring a host of new problems, troubles, and new… cyberpsychosis. "What is capitalism?" Sun Jieke asked, hands on his hips, leaning back.

57 黄EN Twilight Divide 黄昏分界 Black Mountain Old Ghost黑山老鬼Sci-Fi2.9M WordsCompleted Dusk divides the world in two, yin and yang. When the flesh of evil gods forced its way through cracks in the earth, flesh as vast as mountains appeared everywhere. Some were afraid. Some worshipped it. Some burned incense and made offerings. Others took a taste and thought, Huh, not bad. And so the flesh became crops, greedily harvested and fought over by people who consulted spirits and worshipped their ancestors. Hu Ma was reborn out of fear. He ate taixui, tended his furnace, and endured cou 67Votes705.1kRecs3.8MFans

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Dusk marks the boundary between yin and yang. When the flesh and blood of the evil god burst forth from the cracks in the earth, when mountain-like flesh and blood appeared everywhere. Some people are afraid, some worship, and some burn incense and make offerings. Some people tried it and thought, "Hey, it tastes pretty good?" Thus, flesh and blood became crops, which people greedily harvested, fought over, and visited ghosts and ancestors. Sesame was reborn from fear, consuming the Tai Sui (a deity associated with evil spirits), nurturing a furnace, enduring countless hardships, and struggling to survive against all kinds of evil spirits. And then... ... What? I'm the evil spirit?

58 重 A Laid-Back Life in the Red-Hot Era After Being Reborn 重生在火红年代的悠闲生活 Cool Breeze Outside屋外风吹凉Urban3.1M WordsCompleted In that fiery-red era, in that familiar courtyard house, surrounded by neighbors who brought out the greed, jealousy, lust, gluttony, laziness, anger, and arrogance in human nature to the fullest, Li Yuan, after a lifetime of toil, begins to enjoy an easy and leisurely life... 6Votes330.6kRecs764.2kFans

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In that fiery era, in that familiar courtyard house, among those neighbors who displayed the full spectrum of human nature—greed, jealousy, lust, gluttony, laziness, anger, and arrogance—Li Yuan, who had toiled his entire life, began to live a carefree and leisurely existence…

59 北 The Imperial Enterprise of the Northern Dynasties 北朝帝业 Properly Dressed and Upright衣冠正伦Historical4.6M WordsCompleted The end of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the age of the Later Three Kingdoms. He Liuhun rules the roost in Hebei, Yuwen Tai dominates Guanzhong, and Xiao Pusa devotes himself to Buddhism in Jiangdong. Ambitious heroes are fired with purpose, while the people shed blood and tears! The fires of war flare up again at Mount Mang, and heaps of bones lie strewn across the River Bridge! In an age of chaos, division must eventually give way to unity. Cross the Taihang Mountains, ford the Yangtze, 5Votes304.6kRecs289.8kFans

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The late Northern and Southern Dynasties period, the later Three Kingdoms period. He Liuhun reigned supreme in Hebei, Yuwen Tai dominated Guanzhong, and Xiao Pusa cultivated Buddhism in Jiangdong. The tyrant was in high spirits, while the common people shed countless tears of blood! The flames of war rise again on Mangshan Mountain, and piles of bones lie on the river bridge! In times of great chaos, what has been divided for a long time will eventually unite. Crossing the Taihang Mountains and fording the Yangtze River, unifying the six kingdoms and rebuilding the imperial dynasty!

60 兰 Lanfang 兰芳 Yu Yan御炎Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Zhao Xuening can swear that at first, all he wanted was to make something of himself so he would never have to live hand to mouth, sleeping rough and wondering where his next meal would come from. But who could have guessed that while he threw himself into that goal, he would try a little too hard? The Dutch, who had dominated the Spice Seas for over a century, were sent packing, and he even worked hard enough to bring the Lan Fang Republic into being. That one little mishap set him on a path of 0Votes76.9kRecs257.5kFans

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Zhao Xuening can swear that initially, he really just wanted to make something of himself so that he wouldn't have to live that precarious, wind-swept life anymore. But who knew that when he was working hard toward this goal, he accidentally went too far, and the Dutch, who had dominated the spice seas for over a hundred years, capsized, and the Lanfang Republic was built by his efforts. This one careless step made it impossible for him to stop his careless pace. As a result, the Dutch suffered, the Spanish suffered, and the Siamese, the South Vietnamese, the Burmese, the Japanese, and the British—anyone who was targeted by him suffered. After wreaking havoc on a bunch of neighboring countries, large and small, Zhao Xuening finally turned his attention to the north, to the colossal, ancient empire. Hongli, are you ready? I'm here!

61 我EN My Players Are So Fierce 我的玩家好凶猛 Handsome Dog Frank帅犬弗兰克Gaming7.8M WordsCompleted “Give me a bunch of adorable little players, and I can easily topple another world!” So declared Leifuno Murphy LaSombra. P.S. Lord Murphy's titles include, but are not limited to: fake vampire, renowned NPC role-playing artist, virtuous and talented dog of a game designer, Transia's one and only savior, benefactor of the Old Continent, defender of the New Continent, brave and loyal count, hopeless lover of mature women, flawless saint of the blood clan, Alpha, guardian of the Long Night, and mo 31Votes213.3kRecs502.4kFans

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"Give me a bunch of cute little players, and I can easily overturn another world!" - Revenno Murphy Lesenberg said. P. S. Lord Murphy's titles include, but are not limited to, imposter vampire, renowned NPC role-playing artist, virtuous and talented game planner, the only savior of Transia, benefactor of the Old World, defender of the New World, loyal and fearless count, incurable older sister enthusiast, flawless vampire saint, Alpha the Night Watcher, etc. (108 Other nicknames are omitted here). He is truly the most useful old friend of the Fourth Calamity, essential for home travel, murder, and silencing witnesses. Therefore, all testers of "Real Otherworld" are requested to stand up immediately upon seeing this line! Join me in paying the highest tribute to Lord Murphy! Murphy Kaka! Full house!

62 隐 The Hidden Moth 隐蛾 Young Master Xu Shengzhi徐公子胜治Urban1.6M WordsOngoing Have you ever heard of the Hidden Moth? Every era has people like this, as though they can move through the darkness without leaving a trace, appearing out of nowhere and vanishing in an instant. Existing yet unknown, it could be you, or it could be me. 221Votes1MRecs204kFans

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Have you ever heard of the cryptic moth? In every era, there are those who seem to move through the darkness without a trace, appearing out of thin air and vanishing just as suddenly. Existing yet unknown, it could be you or it could be me.

63 天EN Celestial Being's Codex 天人图谱 The Misguided One误道者Eastern Fantasy6.6M WordsOngoing If human life could grow ever stronger without limit, then one day we would reach the heavens! 465Votes3.7MRecs1.8MFans

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If human life can continue to grow stronger and stronger, reaching ever greater heights, then one day it will be able to connect with the heavens! The book club for "The Illustrated Compendium of Heaven and Man" is called "535311175".

64 半 Peninsula Prosecutor 半岛检察官 Bamboo Leaf Cake竹叶糕Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Xu Jingwen transmigrates into South Korea and, from the start, kills his twin brother, who was plotting to murder him. With their identical faces, he assumes his dead brother's identity and takes his job as a prosecutor, his house, and his fiancée. Having taken the place of one man with another, he decides to be a good person and wipe out every corrupt official and criminal. But on his very first day at work, he discovers that the corrupt official is... himself. PS: The protagonist is a playboy 0Votes184.4kRecs800.1kFans

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Xu Jingwen's soul transmigrates to South Korea. At the beginning, he kills his twin brother who tried to murder him, and steals his brother's position as a prosecutor, house, and fiancée by taking his place with his identical appearance. Having been tricked into impersonating someone else, he decided to be a good person and eradicate all corrupt officials and criminals. However, on his first day at work, he discovered that the corrupt official was actually himself... P. S.: Protagonist is a rogue, acts somewhat despicably, purely a lighthearted read. If you don't like this kind of story, please don't read it. This is an old author, I won't poison your mind, and I already have a completed and highly-rated book.

65 我 My Superpowers Refresh Every Week 我的超能力每周刷新 A Piece of Snow Cake一片雪饼Light Novel2.8M WordsCompleted Chen Yuan discovered that his superpower refreshed once a week. In the first week, he saw a red number hanging over every living thing, ranging from hundreds and thousands to tens of thousands. The smallest number he'd ever seen was above a teddy bear: 0.00001. The next second, it was crushed to death by a large truck. In the second week, he discovered he could hear other people's thoughts, and he couldn't control it. Whatever was on their minds streamed straight into his head, so he no longer d 153Votes484.1kRecs2.9MFans

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Chen Yuan discovers that his superpowers are being refreshed every week. In the first week, he saw that every living thing had a red number hanging on it, ranging from hundreds to thousands to tens of thousands. The smallest number he saw was on a teddy bear with the number 0.00001 On its head, and then it was run over by a truck the next second. The following week, he discovered he could hear other people's thoughts uncontrollably. Whatever the other person was thinking would be continuously fed into his mind, making him completely afraid to go to public places like subways and shopping malls. Moreover, he could no longer look directly at the usually quiet, taciturn woman with bangs and glasses sitting behind him… He then unlocked new special abilities such as [Dream Connection] and [Body Swap]. Several weeks later, his superpowers suddenly stopped working. Several days passed peacefully, and just when he thought he was finally going to return to a peaceful life, a girl in red standing under a ginkgo tree tilted her head at him: "You, can you see me?"

66 仙EN The Path to Immortality 仙业 Yuan Fujun鹓扶君Xianxia3.2M WordsOngoing A dream crosses from the sea floor to withered mulberry trees, having witnessed all the Milky Way’s winds and waves. The Nine Provinces and Four Seas, the Mystic Sects and Demon Schools, the Celestial Outsiders and Pure Land Sangha. Refining qi, receiving registers, taking elixirs, divining omens... Enter the Gate of the Infinite, roam the Fields of the Boundless, shine as brightly as the sun and moon, and endure as long as heaven and earth. All that came before is but a guest; reborn, I walk t 1.9kVotes710.8kRecs761.6kFans

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My dream journeys from the seabed across withered mulberry trees, witnessing the storms and waves of the Milky Way. Throughout the land, the Xuanzong and the Demonic Sect, the Celestials and Heretics, and the Pure Land and the Sangha. Qi cultivation, ordination, ingestion of elixirs, divination... Enter the gate of infinity, roam the boundless wilderness, shine as brightly as the sun and moon, and be as constant as heaven and earth. All past lives are but fleeting memories, a second chance at life. This time. I only wish for immortality!

67 重 Rebooting Mythology 重启神话 Phoenix Mocks the Phoenix凤嘲凰Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted Dawn. The first light of day was long overdue, while the last glow of the setting sun had already faded into darkness. In a city shrouded in mist, a church hid in the shadows, veins clung to cracks in the walls, something gnawed in the sewers, and dark figures murmured in hushed whispers... The lamplighter strolled onward. 3Votes455.2kRecs1MFans

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Dawn. The light of dawn was slow to arrive, and the last rays of the setting sun had long since faded into darkness. In the city shrouded in mist, a church is hidden in the shadows, veins cling to the cracks in the walls, the sounds of gnawing come from the sewers, and shadowy figures whisper in hushed tones… The lantern bearer walked on.

68 道 This Daoist Is Ascending 道爷要飞升 Pei Butcher Dog裴屠狗Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing "Disciple Li Yuan humbly begs the Heavens to bestow upon me a register of divine investiture!" … … Completed works include The First Cause of All Realms, Projections Across the Heavens, and The Chronicle of the Great Dao. 160Votes962.6kRecs3.1MFans

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"Disciple Li Yuan humbly begs Heaven to bestow upon me my rank and ordination!" His completed works include "The First Cause of All Realms," "Projection of All Heavens," and "Chronicles of the Great Dao."