The Captain's Favorites 队长的心头好

1 1EN 1979: The Golden Age 1979黄金时代 Sleep Turns You White睡觉会变白Urban3.4M WordsCompleted This is still a somewhat nostalgic story, hmm… 8.7kVotes3.7MRecs2.5MFans

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This is still a somewhat nostalgic story, um...

2 人 In the Americas, From Security Guard to Call of Duty 人在美洲，从保安到使命召唤 The Mouse Loves Chicken Drumsticks耗子爱吃鸡腿Urban601k WordsOngoing Forced to work overseas, Luo Ma has worked as a security guard in Belize, a bodyguard in Mexico, a debt collector in America, and a killer in Southeast Asia... Luo Ma: the stern father of South American gangs, the bitter fruit of American capitalists, and the retribution awaiting the world's devils and villains. Reporter: Why did you become a security guard in the first place? Luo Ma: To earn money to pay off my mortgage! Reporter: And why did you later move into the security business? Luo Ma: T 1kVotes24.5kRecs68.5kFans

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Forced to work overseas, Rome worked as a security guard in Belize, a bodyguard in Mexico, a debt collector in the United States, and a laborer in Southeast Asia... Rome, the stern father of South American gangsters, the bitter fruit of American capitalists, and the retribution for devils and villains around the world. Reporter: Why did you become a security guard in the first place? Rome: To earn money to pay off the mortgage! Reporter: So why did you later enter the security industry? Rome: To earn more money and pay off the mortgage faster! Reporter: Many wealthy people who have worked with you say you are difficult to get along with... Rome: I'm only responsible for ensuring their safety; taking care of their emotions comes at a separate price! Reporter: As the owner of the world's most trusted security company, do you feel you've made enough money now? Rome sighed, resting his chin on his hand: "Only when I paid off my mortgage did I realize that everyone has their own mission and is waiting for a call." I don't know where that call will come from; it could be from a kidnapped child, or from an innocent civilian who has been harmed... I don't know where they are, but my buddies and I are always ready to answer their call! Reporter: Sir, I must remind you, you are charged! Rome: I occasionally accept installment payments...

3 没 How Can You Be a Traitor Without Money? 没钱当什么乱臣贼子 Loves Sleeping Most最爱睡觉Historical4.2M WordsOngoing (With 20,000 premium subscribers and a top-tier historical novel subscription record) Pei Yuan inherited the post of a hundred-household commander in the Embroidered Uniform Guard. He had barely taken office when, while helping capture a band of rebels, he was forced to lose his virginity to a chivalrous woman of the jianghu. He thought he would spend the rest of his life haunted by this humiliating memory, but an important case that soon followed opened up an entirely new world to Commander Pei 983Votes136.6kRecs333.7kFans

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(High subscriptions reach 20,000, all subscriptions are for high-quality historical fiction) Pei Yuan, who inherited the title of centurion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, had just taken office when he unfortunately lost his virginity to a chivalrous woman while suppressing rebels. He thought he would spend the rest of his life with humiliating memories, but a major case that followed opened up a whole new world for Centurion Pei.

4 人 A Mercenary in the Russia-Ukraine War: Killing Enemies Earns Me Attributes 人在俄乌当佣兵，杀敌就能爆属性 KID Great Demon KingKID大魔王Military1.2M WordsOngoing Shen Fei, a middleman doing business in Russia, offended the wrong person and was framed and imprisoned, receiving a sentence of life imprisonment. He thought he was done for, but unexpectedly encountered the Wagner mercenary group recruiting penal troops. As long as he survives six months in Bakhmut, he can regain his freedom! But that was the longest-lasting and bloodiest battlefield of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Penal troops sent to a place like that could only charge forward wave after wave, u 290Votes28kRecs189.1kFans

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Shen Fei, who was a black marketeer in Russia, was framed and imprisoned for life after offending the wrong person. I thought I was doomed, but I never expected to run into the Wagner mercenary group recruiting punitive soldiers. If you survive for six months in Bachmut, you will regain your freedom! That was the longest and most devastating battlefield in the Russo-Ukrainian War. When the Punisher Army got to that place, they could only charge forward wave after wave, using corpses to find out the enemy's firing positions. Even with the best of luck, it's useless, because the charge never ends. Six months? If someone with absolutely no military experience can survive in that place for three days, they're practically a veteran! "Bachmut, even a dog wouldn't go there!" [Bite!] [The system that rewards attribute bonuses for defeating enemies is loading... Loading successful!] "It's their own fault for being bullied when they don't have a system, but if they still get bullied even with a system, then what the hell was the point of having a system!" "Bachmut doesn't believe in tears, a real man never backs down. He's a mercenary, and that's Bachmut for you!!!"

5 重 Reborn in 1997: Solving Cold Cases at the City Bureau 重生97，我在市局破悬案 This Daoist Believes in Buddha贫道信佛Mystery & Supernatural4.2M WordsOngoing Police records clerk Zhou Yi is reborn in 1997, back when he had just joined the police force. Dismemberment cases, arson cases, shootings... The files on all those cold cases he had pored over out of boredom in his previous life now come back to him one by one. Perhaps this time, he’ll get the chance to solve those cases and bring every crafty killer who escaped justice to face the law! 1.4kVotes211.1kRecs660.2kFans

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Police archivist Zhou Yi is reborn back to 1997, when he first joined the police force. Dismemberment cases, arson cases, shootings… The cold case files he meticulously studied in his previous life now resurface in his mind. Perhaps this time, he has the chance to solve those cold cases and bring all the cunning murderers who have escaped justice to justice!

6 只 One Hand Shrouds the Sky: The Wasteland Zombie Biao Chronicles 只手遮天：废土丧彪传 Long-Legged Uncle长腿大叔Sci-Fi822k WordsOngoing From that blood-soaked rainy night on, Hu Biao swore he would become a ruthless and wicked man. With no pedigree, no backers, no talent, and not even a scrap of luck from heaven, the only thing he could hold on to was his miserable life. Then he would use that life and the battle axe in his hands to hack out a path to the top that belonged to him alone… 255Votes11.2kRecs25.1kFans

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From that rainy night filled with the smell of blood, Hu Biao vowed to become a ruthless and evil person. With no background, no connections, no talent, and even the luck bestowed upon him by heaven was as thin as paper, the only thing he could hold onto was this wretched life. So, with this wretched life and the battle axe in my hand, I'll carve out my own path to heaven...

7 白 The White-Robed Chancellor 白衣卿相 Wang Zijun王梓钧Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Clad in white, he entered Bianliang; half a lifetime as a minister, and he shaped the realm. 3.9kVotes302kRecs573.4kFans

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He entered Bianliang in a white robe, and spent half his life as a high-ranking official, determining the fate of the nation.

8 大 The Great Nation's Sky 大国长空 Rifle步枪Military864k WordsOngoing Victory is decided the moment you take to the skies! In 1995, a mysterious stealth fighter entered an exercise airspace, causing Li Lu's master's aircraft to crash. Facing the nation's enmity and a personal vendetta, Li Lu presses forward, flying the J-10 and pioneering new tactics to defeat a fourth-generation stealth fighter and set an example for countering stealth aircraft. The People's Air Force's combat system grows ever more complete, and the humiliations of the past will never return! Th 46Votes26.2kRecs24.5kFans

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Takeoff is the decisive moment! In 1995, a mysterious stealth fighter jet intruded into the exercise airspace, causing Li Lu's mentor's plane to crash. Faced with national and personal humiliation, Li Lu bravely stepped forward, piloting a J-10 fighter jet and innovating tactics to successfully defeat the fourth-generation stealth fighter, setting a benchmark for anti-stealth aircraft operations. The People's Liberation Army Air Force's combat system became increasingly complete, and the past humiliations were gone forever! Thirty years ago, we used J-6 fighter jets while the enemy used F-22 fighter jets; thirty years later, we have J-20, J-35, and J-36 fighter jets, while the enemy still uses F-22 fighter jets. Let us walk together through the glorious development history of the People's Air Force.

9 长 Battle Flag of the Vast Sky 长空战旗 Count Constantine康斯坦丁伯爵Historical965k WordsOngoing Wang Li, with 3,000 hours logged in air-combat games, was dumped into a world on the surface of a gas giant. Everyone here lives aboard ships, and flying is like horsemanship: a skill every noble must master. Wang Li transmigrated into the body of the fourteenth prince of the Kingdom of Caroling, a noble among nobles. The only problem was that this gas-giant world was in the middle of a world war. And the Kingdom of Caroling looked about to be speedrun by the Prosen Empire. The third installmen 20Votes81.9kRecs154.1kFans

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Wang Li, who had 3,000 hours of aerial combat game experience, was thrown into a world on the surface of a gas giant. This was a world where everyone lived on spaceships, and flying was like horseback riding, a skill that nobles had to master. Wang Li transmigrated into the body of the fourteenth prince of the Kingdom of Carolingian, a noble among nobles. The only problem is that this gas giant's world is at war. It seems the Kingdom of Carolingian is about to be quickly conquered by the Prosen Empire. The third installment in the alternate history war series, focusing on air combat. The first two installments, "Arch of Fire" (land combat) and "Sunset on the Tide" (naval combat), have both concluded with an average subscription of 65,000 and 31,000 respectively.

10 抗 The War of Resistance Begins in Songhu 抗战从淞沪开始 Long-Legged Uncle长腿大叔Military3.4M WordsCompleted [A third-prize entry in the essay contest commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance: Remember history, honor the fallen, and forge ahead] I’m about to die! Brothers, I’m on the 1937 Battle of Shanghai battlefield, and there’s a Japanese tankette right in front of me. All I’ve got is a kitchen knife. Brothers, how do I deal with this? Waiting for answers, and it’s urgent… 0Votes82.7kRecs103.1kFans

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[Remembering History, Cherishing the Memory of Martyrs, and Moving Forward Courageously—Third Prize Winner of the Essay Contest Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan] I'm going to die! I'm going to die! Brothers, I'm currently on the Shanghai battlefield in 1937. There's a tiny Japanese tank in front of me, but all I have is a kitchen knife. Brothers, how do we solve this? I need help urgently...

11 我 I Am the Gunslinger! 我，枪神！ Like Water如水意Urban2.0M WordsOngoing Gao Fei has failed at many things. His family's factory went bankrupt, leaving him with debts instead of an inheritance. He delivered takeout and drove for a rideshare service. Eventually, with no other choice, he went to Russia to collect a debt, only to be forced into the Russia-Ukraine war. Everyone has a stage that's right for them. Gao Fei found his on the battlefield. Becoming a mercenary was the beginning of his success. He fights his way through the Russia-Ukraine war, takes on drug cart 3.4kVotes566.6kRecs923kFans

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Gao Fei tried many things but failed. His family's factory went bankrupt, leaving him in debt. He worked as a food delivery driver and a ride-hailing driver, but had no choice but to go to Russia to collect debts. As a result, he was forced into the Russia-Ukraine war. Everyone has a stage that suits them, and Gao Fei's stage is the battlefield. Becoming a mercenary is the beginning of Gao Fei's success. Slaying across the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield, battling drug lords in the Americas, and eliminating warlords in Africa, mercenaries export their power globally, setting new rules for mercenaries. He fought across five continents, his divine spear dominating all directions. Gao Fei can proudly declare, I am the God of Guns!

12 远 A Song of Breaking Formations in the Distant Mountains 远山破阵曲 Jie Yu 2孑与2Historical1.1M WordsOngoing I want to be a loyal son of a distant land, and a fleeting lover of the material world. I want to become a candle, lighting the darkness far away. If you see a flame in the dark, oh, that's me. 46Votes345.4kRecs231.3kFans

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I want to be a loyal son to the distant land, and a fleeting lover to material things. I want to become a candle to illuminate the dark distance. If you see a fire in the darkness, oh, that is me.

13 刚EN My Post-Divorce Comeback System Arrived Before My College Entrance Exams 刚准备高考，离婚逆袭系统来了 July Fengyang七月封阳Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [A 35,000-word campus romance about everyday life] He’s a high school senior, but his Divorce and Comeback System arrived twenty years too early. [At thirty-eight, your marriage has failed. Standing at the crossroads of middle age, you think back to your childhood sweetheart. After you got married, the two of you lost touch, and you never heard from her again. Reconnect with Xu Qianqian. Reward: RMB 300.] Eighteen-year-old Jiang Nian looked at the System mission on his screen, then at Xu Qianqia 987Votes799.8kRecs2MFans

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[A 35,000-word campus romance novel] While in his final year of high school, the divorce comeback system arrived twenty years earlier. At thirty-eight, your marriage failed. Standing at the crossroads of your life, you thought of your childhood sweetheart. After your marriage, you cut off all contact, and you never heard from her again. Re-establish contact with Xu Qianqian. Reward: 300 RMB. Eighteen-year-old Jiang Nian glanced at the system tasks on the panel, then at Xu Qianqian, who lived across the hall. He couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Hmm... This system seems to have arrived too early. There's one more thing. Who will be his future ex-wife? Uh... Jiang Nian couldn't hold back anymore. Every year he's eighteen, and he'll get divorced in the future. The system issued a mission to take revenge on his ex-wife. Jiang Nian glanced at his ex-wife, who had not yet "turned evil," and fell into deep thought once again. Childhood sweetheart, future ex-wife, future ex-girlfriend—all younger versions of themselves appear one by one. The system has become somewhat corrupted. The completed novel "Love Variety Show: The Unpopular Me Became a Sensation" has over 10,000 subscribers.

14 那 So Was All My Immortal Cultivation for Nothing? 那我这仙不是白修了？ Count Constantine康斯坦丁伯爵Light Novel701k WordsCompleted “I’ve become a cultivator, but I still have to wear a bulletproof vest and carry an assault rifle on field assignments. What was the point of cultivating immortality?” “Don’t get worked up about that. How big is your qi sea, anyway? Look at the Golden Core cultivators. Their qi seas are big enough to unleash spell after spell, and they still carry a thousand five-ton bombs in their storage rings! “That’s the power of industrialization. Those who don’t use it are dead.” Also by the author: the c 0Votes31.6kRecs108.3kFans

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"If I become a cultivator, and I still have to wear a bulletproof vest and carry a combat rifle when I go out on field missions, then what's the point of my cultivation as an immortal?" "You don't need to use your Qi to do any of this. How big is your Qi Sea? Look at those Golden Core cultivators, their Qi Seas are big enough to bombard them with spells. They even carry 1,000 five-ton bombs in their storage rings!" "This is the power of industrialization; those who don't use it die." The completed works include "The Arc of Artillery Fire" (65,000 average subscriptions, 2.68 Million words) and "Sunset Over the Surging Waves" (30,000 average subscriptions, 1.52 Million words). Because I had never written about cultivation before, the transition from the military field to modern cultivation was absurd. Starting from Chapter 55 of Volume 2, I adjusted my writing style and returned to familiar territory, which made it much easier to read.

15 税 Taxes Are Collected Only Within Machine-Gun Range! 税收只在机枪射程内！ Practice Far, Practice Wide践行践远Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Milton Mings transmigrates to a border checkpoint in a bizarre little country. Mexico lies to the north, while to the south, two sides are locked in a civil war so brutal they would beat each other's brains out. Luckily, he can see the contraband in passing vehicles. Seize contraband, earn points, and trade them for rewards. Only the greatest firepower can make everyone pay their taxes without complaint. “At my checkpoint, even the president has to pay taxes!” “Only death and taxes are eternal!” 11Votes109.8kRecs527.2kFans

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Milton Mince travels to a border checkpoint in a bizarre little country. To the north of the border is Mexico, and to the south are two sides locked in a civil war that has practically beaten dogs senseless. Fortunately, he can see contraband on passing vehicles, confiscate the contraband, earn points, and exchange them for rewards. Only by possessing the strongest firepower can we make everyone obediently pay taxes. "At my checkpoint, even the president has to pay taxes!" "Only death and taxes are eternal!" "Godfather, as per your instructions, the Fan Kang gang was completely wiped out yesterday. Rest assured, we will ensure that they pay all their taxes before the execution." "The Sinaloa Group has surrendered to you, and Joaquín Guzman has expressed his willingness to pay the outstanding taxes and late fees." "People are asking you if you intend to run for a seat in Congress. According to polls, your approval rating has exceeded 51%." "The ruling party calls on you to exercise restraint and not to seize power by force." "Contraband seized this month..." Milton raised his hand to stop his subordinate from continuing the report: "Wait a minute... How many times do I have to repeat myself? These armored vehicles, these heavy weapons, are just tools to ensure I can collect taxes, nothing more." "I am a tax officer, not a godfather." "Remember, taxes are only ever within the range of bullets."

16 中 The Middle Eastern Tyrant 中东暴君 Penguin with a Pen握笔的企鹅Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Lu Lin transmigrates to the Middle East and discovers that he has been caught up in the Third Arab-Israeli War. He could have just lain flat, but enemy tanks were already at his doorstep, so he had no choice but to lead his troops in a counterattack. With the help of his cheat, he can easily see the enemy’s deployment and the commanders’ positions. So “On my command! Bearing 2-6-5-0, range 6,500 meters. Aim at that hill!” “Adjust elevation by 2-0! High-explosive shells! Instant fuses! Fire!” “.. 0Votes38.1kRecs146.5kFans

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Lu Lin transmigrates to the Middle East and finds himself caught up in the Third Arab-Israeli War. He could have simply lay down, but enemy tanks had already hit him in the face, so he had no choice but to lead his troops in a counterattack. With the help of the cheat, he could easily see the enemy's deployment and the location of the commander, and so— "On my command! Bearing 2-6-5-0, distance 6500 meters, aim at that hilltop!" "Angle correction 2-0! Grenades! Instant fuse! Fire!" "..." Then he accidentally won. "Wow... It's that simple?!" Years later, when he looked back, he had gone from a carefree prince to the Minister of Defense. Just as he was lamenting the impermanence of life, his guards had already brought him a throne to rest on and a yellow robe to keep warm. He couldn't help but sigh, "You... You've really brought me great suffering!"

17 废 The Ruins Explorer 废墟探险家 Ruffian Disciple痞徒Urban2.6M WordsOngoing This book is also known as: Global Excavation Party 2 / Cold War Ruins Salvage Manager / Whoever Reads It Gets Rich / Everyone Who Votes or Tips Is Handsome! The rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union came to an end with the Cold War, but the abandoned military bases and missile silos once placed in the most secret locations on the front lines, along with laboratories built for the space race, still conceal one Cold War treasure after another, as well as unknown dangers. 381Votes110.5kRecs118.9kFans

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This book is also known as: Global Digging Party 2 / Cold War Ruins Scavenger Manager / Whoever reads it will get rich / Those who vote and give rewards are all handsome guys! The Cold War ended the US-Soviet rivalry, but the abandoned military bases, missile silos, and even laboratories built for the space race, once located in the most secretive and forward positions, still hold a wealth of Cold War treasures and unknown crises.

18 法 The Father of France 法兰西之父 Green Mountain Hemlock青山铁杉Historical2.9M WordsOngoing The World War is raging, and the situation is looking great. This is the perfect time to show off. What did I do wrong? I only want to rule France. Bokassa clung to the leg of France’s lifelong ruler, sobbing and sniffling. “I want to be emperor so badly. I dream about it every night! I want it so much. If I become emperor, I’ll do whatever you say. I’ll respect you like a father. I don’t want to miss this chance.” 302Votes138.2kRecs126.4kFans

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With the world war raging and the situation looking great, it was the perfect time to show off my skills. What did I do wrong? I just wanted to rule France. Bokassa clung to the leg of the French lifelong ruler, sobbing and crying, "I want to be emperor so badly, I dream about it all the time, I want to be emperor so badly. If I become emperor, I will listen to you in everything, I will respect you as I would my father. I don't want to lose this opportunity."

19 终 Ultimate Firepower 终极火力 Like Water如水意Urban2.0M WordsCompleted The world isn't just the familiar place ordinary people know. There is also an underworld that most people will never encounter. Government agents deal with trouble in secret, while assassins hired by financial conglomerates settle problems behind closed doors. There are assassins, mercenaries, arms dealers, and agents. There is a dark web that connects this world, and financial conglomerates trying to control everything with money. Gao Yi barges into the underworld and carves out his own domain 8Votes735.5kRecs732.8kFans

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This world is not just what ordinary people know; there is also an underground world that ordinary people never come into contact with. Government agents handle the trouble in secret, while assassins hired by tycoons resolve issues privately. There are assassins, mercenaries, arms dealers, and secret agents; there's the dark web that connects the world; and there are tycoons trying to control everything with money. Gao Yi ventured into the underground world, where his unparalleled close-combat skills allowed him to carve out his own domain. But this world has guns. From seven paces away, a gun is fast. Within seven steps, the gun is both accurate and fast. Gao Yi's punches are fast within three steps. If you can't beat them, join them; Gao Yi chose to have it all. I want it all: to become the king of assassins in the mercenary world, the king of spies in the eyes of assassins, the king of assassins in the eyes of spies, and the king of intelligence in the eyes of arms dealers. Until he is crowned king of the entire underworld, Gao Yi is the ultimate firepower.

20 重EN Restarting Life 重启人生 Wang Zijun王梓钧Urban2.0M WordsCompleted When life hits the restart button, it seems like everything will finally go smoothly... Yeah, right! If only I'd been reborn after the college entrance exams. Even going back to my first year of high school would have been fine. What's with being reborn in my senior year? And what the heck, I'm reborn right in the exam room. Guys, how do I solve this math problem? Urgent, waiting for answers online! (Also known as Reborn, So Who Needs Exams? and Reborn, and the Author Still Can't Come Up wi 30Votes981.4kRecs1.3MFans

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When life is restarted, everything seems to go smoothly... Just kidding! How wonderful it would be if I could be reborn after the college entrance exam! If all else fails, I could be reborn to study in the first year of high school. What the heck is this about being reborn in your senior year of high school? And what's more, he was reborn in the exam hall. Family, how do I solve this math problem? Urgent, waiting online! (This book is also known as "Everyone's Reborn, Who Still Takes Exams?" And "Everyone's Reborn, But the Author Still Can't Come Up with a Title.")

21 青EN Green Mountains 青山 The Elbow That Can Talk会说话的肘子Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsOngoing In this age, fame and fortune have stripped the world of nine-tenths of its chivalry. Everyone, this is the story of the last remaining tenth. 9.4kVotes3.5MRecs5.4MFans

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Today, fame and fortune have extinguished nine-tenths of the chivalrous spirit in the world. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the story of the last remaining shred of chivalry in the world.

22 夜EN Night Without End 夜无疆 Chen Dong辰东Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsOngoing That day, the sun set and never rose again… 25.2kVotes12.7MRecs8.1MFans

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That day the sun set and never rose again…

23 惊 Surging Waves at Sunset 惊涛落日 Count Constantine康斯坦丁伯爵Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Wang Yi transmigrated. The moment he looked up, he saw the bright red Rising Sun emblem on a plane passing overhead. The rage in his blood was awakened. He didn't know whose body he had transmigrated into, where he was, or even what kind of cheat ability he had. He only knew he was going to slaughter them all. “You damn bastards can keep your ‘seven lives for the country’ and your Kudan-zaka! I'll blow Kudan-zaka and every toilet on it sky-high!” (“Seven lives for the country” was the Japanese i 0Votes511.5kRecs572.7kFans

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Wang Yi had traveled through time, and when he looked up, he saw the bright red plaster logo on the passing plane. The rage from his bloodline was awakened. He didn't know who he had transmigrated into, where he was, or even what kind of cheat he had. All he knew was that he was going to go on a killing spree. "I'll teach you to serve your country seven times over, I'll teach you to meet me at Kudanzaka! I'll smash Kudanzaka and the toilets on it to pieces!" ("Seven lives to serve the country" was the Japanese slogan, and Kudanzaka is the location of that shrine.) The war trilogy, including the naval and land war chapters, titled "Arch of Artillery Fire," has been perfectly completed with 2.6 Million words, averaging 60,000 subscriptions and reaching 150,000 high-level subscriptions.

24 致 Deadly Strike: The Gunslinger Mercenary’s Path 致命打击：枪火游侠佣兵路 The Mouse Loves Chicken Drumsticks耗子爱吃鸡腿Urban3.2M WordsCompleted Shanying launches a desperate pursuit of human traffickers, only to stumble into a lawless land... This is the dark side of the civilized world, a crazy place built on three trillion yuan in dirty money every year! Here, you can buy anything you can imagine! The world is run by bankers, lawyers, accountants, brokers... They say whoever controls the money controls the power! When everyone tells Shanying that money is everything... When fairness and justice are nowhere to be found... Armed with a 7Votes169.4kRecs155.2kFans

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The mountain eagle launched a desperate pursuit of the human traffickers, only to step into a lawless land... This is the other side of the rule of law, a crazy world built on 3 trillion yuan of black money every year! You can buy anything you can imagine here! Bankers, lawyers, accountants, brokers... Are the ones who rule this world. They say whoever controls the money controls the power! When everyone told Mountain Eagle that money was everything... When fairness and justice cease to exist... With its cheat code, the Mountain Eagle chooses to conquer this wretched world! Mountain Eagle: Everyone only lives once. I may not be able to solve the problem, so I will solve the problem of the people who create it!

25 从 Speedrunning the World, Starting in South America 从南美开始速通世界 Peter Mike Fly皮特迈克飞Urban842k WordsCompleted My name is Zhou Yi. I keep a regular schedule and live a healthy life. I obey the law and keep to myself. You want to know why my K/D is absurdly high? Heh, I like telling little lies now and then. South America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa... A hellish start, where everyone else scrambles to survive, but Zhou Yi rewrites the script from the start. One man, one gun, carving out a dawn through the darkness. 0Votes27.2kRecs74kFans

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My name is Zhou Yi. Maintain a regular lifestyle and healthy routine. Obey the law and be a decent human being. You might ask me why KD is so ridiculously high? Hehe, I love telling little lies sometimes. South America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa... Starting in hell, while others struggle to survive, Zhou Yi directly rewrote the script. One man, one gun, fought his way to the dawn.

26 雾 Sails Through a Sea of Mist 雾海帆影 Ruffian Disciple痞徒Western Fantasy995k WordsCompleted Writing Battlefield Photographer's Notebook got me feeling emo, so I’m starting a new book for fun and to clear my head. I’ll try to update regularly, but Battlefield will remain my priority, so please don’t pester me for updates. Unless you’re tipping ten million. One million works too, and I wouldn’t turn down a hundred thousand. In short, this is a story about battling a huge, bare-bottomed sea monster with no hair, and picking up a little treasure along the way to support the family. After t 0Votes27.9kRecs37.7kFans

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I've started writing EMO in my war photographer's journal. I'm writing this new book for fun to clear my head. I'll try to keep the updates stable, but focus on war-related content, so please don't rush me to update unless I give a reward of 10 million, 1 million is fine too, and 100,000 is also acceptable. In short, this is a story about fighting a naked, hairless sea monster and incidentally scooping up some treasure to support one's family. After Valkyrie slayed Poseidon, she carved the secrets of the world onto the Reverse Scale, thus beginning the Age of Exploration. The six kingdoms of the Star Sea Continent, the lawless pirate city, the islands scattered like stars in the boundless sea, and the treasure maps that captains flock to. This is not the world of the Caribbean, not the world of Robinson Crusoe, and certainly not the world of Luffy. This is a... A wild, bizarre, yet ancient new world!

27 战 A Battlefield Photographer’s Journal 战地摄影师手札 Ruffian Disciple痞徒Urban9.5M WordsCompleted Using a camera to document war, and a lens to remember history. Wei Ran returns again and again to the battlefields of World War II and even to the Cold War era, taking on a variety of identities. His camera captures countless unknown heroes as well as treasures lost amid the ravages of war. From the blood-soaked battlefields of World War II to the Cold War era under the shadow of nuclear war, countless secrets were buried by time, only to be captured forever on film with the click of his shutte 28Votes782.1kRecs332.4kFans

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Use cameras to record wars and lenses to commemorate history. Wei Ran, in various guises, returned to the battlefields of World War II and even the Cold War era time and time again. His camera also recorded many little-known unsung heroes and treasures buried in the war. The bloody Second World War and the Cold War era shrouded in nuclear shadows—countless secrets were buried by time, yet he sealed them forever in film with his camera shutter.

28 大 The Tiger Warriors of a Great Power 大国虎贲 Rifle步枪Military807k WordsCompleted [A Qiangtuan production] “Our mission is to occupy!” The Great Power Military Affairs series: Army edition. 0Votes20.8kRecs18.4kFans

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[Produced by Gunfight] "Our mission is to occupy!" Military Affairs of a Great Power: The Army Chapter

29 从 From Mercenary to Warlord 从雇佣兵到战争之王 I Just Want to Let Loose我就要放纵Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Su Hao transmigrates to a completely unfamiliar world and, utterly unprepared, joins an elite mercenary squad heading into battle. With the [King of War] System activated after his transmigration, Su Hao wreaks havoc on the battlefield. Captain Bloodblade: “If we’re talking close combat, I don’t think anyone can beat Rookie.” Rebel General Sievest: “If I had the choice, I wouldn’t want to see Rookie. His very existence is a nightmare for our rebels!” Arms dealer Steve: “The best decision I ever 0Votes27.3kRecs111kFans

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Su Hao transmigrated to a completely unfamiliar world and, without any preparation, followed an elite mercenary squad into the battlefield. With the help of the [King of War] system activated after his transmigration, Su Hao displayed his divine might on the battlefield. Captain Bloodblade: "If we're only talking about close combat, I don't think anyone can beat this newbie." Rebel General Sylvester: "If I could, I wouldn't want to see the rookie. His existence is a nightmare for us rebels!" Arms tycoon Steve: "The best decision I ever made was partnering with Sue. With him, my business will span the entire world!" Years later, Su Hao stood atop the summit of Ivia, a land now at peace. Behind him is a directly subordinate armed force that he has gradually built up over the years, now numbering over a million! [The synopsis is inadequate; please read the content. New book, new author, please support me!]

30 北 A Guide to Time-Traveling in the Northern Song 北宋穿越指南 Wang Zijun王梓钧Historical4.1M WordsCompleted If you transmigrate back to the Song Dynasty, should you compose poetry and enjoy romance? Or raise an army and vie for supremacy? Either way, first things first: fill your stomach. 55Votes1.4MRecs2.6MFans

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If you were to travel back to the Song Dynasty, would you be composing poems and indulging in romance and poetry? Or should we prepare for war and strive for supremacy? Regardless, let's fill our stomachs first.

31 唐 The Tang People's Dining Table 唐人的餐桌 Jie Yu 2孑与2Historical4.2M WordsOngoing The author's previous works, Tang Bricks, The Wisdom of Great Song, Silver Fox, Han Village, The World Under Heaven, and I'm Not a Savage, are all classics. Welcome to read them. The people of the world and all its affairs are nothing more than dishes served at the tables of the people of Great Tang. Though raw ingredients have their own rustic charm, Yun Chu believes that the most delicious food must be cut, cooked, prepared, and finally served at the table. Only then is it truly suited to the 66Votes3.4MRecs2.4MFans

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His previous works, including "Tang Brick", "The Wisdom of the Song Dynasty", "Silver Fox", "Han Township", "The Ming Dynasty", and "I Am Not a Savage", are all classics. Welcome to read them. All the people and affairs of the world are nothing more than dishes on the dining table of the people of our Great Tang Dynasty. Although raw ingredients possess the original charm of food, Yun Chu still believes that the most delicious food needs to be divided, cooked, and processed before it is served to the people of the Tang Dynasty. Steaming, braising, stir-frying, stewing... For every dish in the world, there are countless cooking methods in the kitchen. Whether it's Goguryeo, Turks, Tibetans, Tuyuhun, Xueyantuo, Tiele... Or whales, tigers, sharks, and wolves, they can all be cooked into unparalleled delicacies in the furnace of the Tang Dynasty... Add to that the unparalleled seasonings like Li Zhi, Wu Zetian, Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Li Ji, and Cheng Yaojin, and you're sure to find something unforgettable in terms of color, aroma, and flavor. Yun Chu hoped that she should definitely have a seat at such a lavish banquet! Now, the delicious meal is ready—Yun Chu lays out a napkin, picks up the deer-slaughtering knife, closes her eyes slightly, and prepares to enjoy an unprecedented feast to satisfy her hungry stomach.

32 朕 I, the Emperor 朕 Wang Zijun王梓钧Historical3.5M WordsCompleted Back in the late Ming, reduced to slavery. If an emperor can be a beggar, a Manchu invader, a rebel, or a household slave, why can’t a household slave become emperor? 30Votes1.5MRecs3MFans

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He returned to the late Ming Dynasty and was reduced to slavery. This emperor is someone that a beggar can do, a Jurchen can do, a bandit can do, but a household slave can't?

33 唐 The Tang Brick 唐砖 Jie Yu 2孑与2Historical4.5M WordsCompleted In a dream, I returned to Chang'an. Blood stained Xuanwu Gate, and only endless sorrow remained deep within Taiji Palace. The ringing words “The people are water, and the ruler is a boat” still echoed across the land of Chang'an, yet foreign cavalry once again smashed through the Yumen Pass. How could 52Votes2.2MRecs1.9MFans

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The web series "Tang Dynasty Tour," starring Zhang Jianing and Wang Tianchen, premiered exclusively on iQiyi on October 29, 2018. For more information, please follow the WeChat official account "2"... Dreaming of returning to Chang'an, the Xuanwu Gate was stained with blood, and the depths of the Taiji Palace were filled with endless sorrow. The resounding words "The people are the water, the ruler is the boat" still echoed across the land of Chang'an, but the iron hooves of foreign tribes once again trampled through the Jade Gate Pass. How can this hatred be satisfied? What kind of fury must Li Shimin, lying in his tomb, have uttered upon witnessing the suffering of his people? He pounded on the railings, only to see the land of China sinking into ruin! My heart was filled with frustration, and I wished I could cross the river of history, pluck stars from the sky, grasp the sun and moon, and turn the world upside down. So be it. I hear ghostly cries and the autumn rain pattering outside the window. I'll cut a worn-out pen and continue the story of the glorious Tang Dynasty, removing the dark parts. My Tang Dynasty has no sorrow, only the heroic spirit of war, emperors with the ambition to swallow the sun and moon, fierce generals who have fought countless battles, scholars in high hats and wide belts, gentle and virtuous empresses, loving fathers and filial sons, and a prosperous era that continues. This is my Tang Dynasty, my "Tang Brick".

34 从 Starting Out Adrift in Hong Kong's TV Universe 从漂在港综开始 Big One Doctor大一大夫Infinite Myriad Worlds1.4M WordsOngoing Ye Jihuan: "Who's the toughest guy on Hong Kong Island? Obviously Qin Yi. Who else could it be, me?" Zhang Zihao: "Brother Yi, the guys are all behind you. Lead us!" Ji Zhengxiong: "Brother Yi's had his say. Who's for it, and who's against it?" The Doctor: "A man has to rely on himself, but when I get things done, I rely on A Yi!" Qin Yi transmigrates through the myriad realms and enters the Hong Kong crime-drama world. He wants to start by becoming a good cop. He initially thinks this is the be 2Votes87.7kRecs339.7kFans

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Yip Kai-foon: "Who's the most ruthless person in Hong Kong? Of course it's Qin Yi, who else could it be but me?" Zhang Zihao: "Brother Yi, all the brothers support you, lead us and let's do it!" Ji Zhengxiong: "Brother Yi has finished speaking. Who agrees and who disagrees?" Doctor: "People must rely on themselves, but I rely on A-Yi to get things done!" Qin Yi travels through various worlds and enters the Hong Kong variety show world, intending to start as a good police officer. He initially thought it was the beginning of an undercover operation, but the moment he agreed to become an undercover agent, the plot began to take a completely different and chaotic turn.

35 从 From Arms Dealer to King of War 从军火商到战争之王 The Mouse Loves Chicken Drumsticks耗子爱吃鸡腿Urban5.3M WordsCompleted A magical “all-purpose toolbox” drew Qiao Jia into the arms trade. The turbulent, unpredictable world gradually changed his goals... “Sir, how did you get to where you are today?” “I don’t know. At first, I just wanted to make some money, buy a house, and get married. But little by little, more and more people came into my life, and my goals began to change.” “And what’s your goal now?” “Now, I just want to take my crew and retire in peace. Really!” 32Votes618kRecs854.9kFans

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A magical 'all-purpose toolbox' led Joga into the arms industry. The unpredictable and turbulent nature of the world gradually led Joga to change his goals... "Sir, how did you get to this point?" "I don't know. At first, I just wanted to make some money, buy a house, and get married. But as more and more people came into my life, my goals started to change." "So what is your goal now?" "Now all I want is to retire peacefully with my buddies, really!" Book club group: 775117645, welcome to join the group for discussion!

36 火 Firepower Is King 火力为王 Like Water如水意Urban3.7M WordsCompleted In most lines of work, some people don’t get a meal from Heaven, some are blessed with a meal, and some have Heaven chasing after them to feed them. In the field of private military contracting, Heaven is shoving food down Gao Guang’s throat. Kidnapped from the start, Gao Guang is forced to become a member of a private military contractor just to stay alive. Until one day, in the world of private military contracting, he turns “Gao Guang moment” into a professional term. He specializes in war-re 23Votes1.2MRecs2.1MFans

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In most professions, some people are not given food by God, some are blessed by God, and some are fed by God. In the realm of private force, God seems to have forced Gao Guang to make a living. He was kidnapped at the beginning of the story, and in order to survive, Gao Guang was forced to become a private armed contractor. Until one day, in the realm of private force, he made the highlight moment a technical term. He is dedicated to providing war-related peripheral services, including but not limited to force, arms, intelligence, and technical support. As a conscientious player in the industry, we guarantee quality. Highlighter, you can trust it.

37 破 Busting In 破门而入 The Old Fisherman Who Loves Fish爱吃鱼的老渔Realistic Fiction498k WordsOngoing After being medically discharged due to an injury, Bai Feng only wanted to take it easy on the SWAT team. But gradually, he realized something was wrong with this city... One case after another, mysteries constantly unfolding. Bai Feng could only follow the clues and piece things together step by step... Not a criminal-investigation story, but a purely military one, featuring hardcore individual combat skills and tactics. 0Votes5.4kRecs15.3kFans

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Bai Feng, who was discharged from the military due to injury, originally just wanted to retire in the SWAT team, but he gradually discovered that something was wrong with the city... With a series of cases and constantly emerging mysteries, Bai Feng can only unravel the clues step by step... This is not a crime fiction; it's purely a military story that focuses on hardcore individual soldier skills and tactics.

38 夜EN The Naming of the Night 夜的命名术 The Elbow That Can Talk会说话的肘子Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Amid neon lights of blue and purple, beneath a dense canopy of steel, lies the frontier of a flood of data: a world transformed by the technological revolution, and the boundary between reality and illusion. Steel and flesh, the past and the future. Here, the surface world and the hidden world coexist. Everything before your eyes seems as close as the wall of time itself. Darkness slowly closes in. But you have to understand, my friend: we cannot face the darkness with gentleness. We must use fi 180Votes8MRecs14.3MFans

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Amidst the blue and purple neon lights, beneath the dense steel sky, at the forefront of the data deluge lies the world after the technological revolution, and the dividing line between reality and illusion. Steel and body, past and future. Here, the surface world and the inner world coexist, and everything in front of you is like a wall of time right before your eyes. Darkness gradually enveloped the area. But you must understand, my friend, we cannot deal with darkness with gentleness; we must deal with fire.

39 火 The Law of Firepower 火力法则 Like Water如水意Sci-Fi1.3M WordsCompleted Two cataclysms have turned the world into a wasteland. Range is no longer the ultimate truth, and caliber is no longer justice. On this wasteland where the strong prey on the weak, ability users and genetic warriors have established a new system of military power. But the wasteland is not the end. When the third cataclysm arrives, who will save humanity? There will always be someone who can use the spark of civilization to light up the wilderness. And I am responsible for defining the laws of fi 2Votes283.9kRecs255.2kFans

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Two catastrophes, a wasteland on earth. Range is no longer the ultimate truth, and caliber is no longer justice. In this wasteland where the strong prey on the weak, superhumans and genetically engineered warriors establish a new system of force. But the wasteland is not the end. When the third cataclysm arrives, who can save humanity? There will always be someone who can illuminate the wasteland with the spark of civilization. And I am responsible for defining the laws of firepower.

40 谍 The Shadow of Espionage 谍影风云 Seeking Green Wisteria寻青藤Military3.7M WordsCompleted An ordinary civil servant returns to 1936 by a twist of fate. He searches for underground resistance groups and tracks down Japanese spies, contributing his share to the liberation and revival of his country and people amid an extraordinary era. Thus begins his legendary career in the world of espionage. Spy Tide readers’ group 1: 833528943; Spy Tide readers’ group 2: 879936725; Spy Tide helmsman group: 940510849 43Votes7.9MRecs2.1MFans

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An ordinary civil servant, by chance, travels back to 1936. Searching for underground organizations and tracking down Japanese spies, he contributes his strength to the liberation and rejuvenation of his country and nation amidst the turbulent times, beginning his legendary career in espionage. (For more information, please join the "Spy Shadows and Storms" book club: Group 1: 833528943; Group 2: 879936725; "Spy Shadows and Storms" Leader: 940510849)

41 人 Just Off the Warship, Straight to the Front Lines 人在前线刚下战舰 Lu Yu of Boston波士顿的陆羽Urban979k WordsOngoing (Thanks, everyone. This is a mercenary fanfic I wrote on a whim. I never expected anyone to read it, but some friends did, so I kept going. Thanks as well to Shui Da for the encouragement.) Lu Shu, a war orphan raised by the Foundation, is just entering society when he gets caught up in an assassination plot targeting veterans of the Hans Republic. After escaping with great difficulty, he discovers that this was only the beginning. His buddy says, “You’ve got good taste. 0Votes37.8kRecs89Fans

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(Thank you everyone. This is a mercenary fanfiction that I wrote on a whim. I didn't expect that anyone would be reading it, so I kept writing it. Thank you also for the encouragement from Shui Da.) Book club: 1013176003 Lu Shu, a war orphan raised by a foundation, is caught up in an assassination plot targeting veterans of the Hans nation just as she enters society. After a difficult escape, she discovers that this ordeal has only just begun. My friend said, "You have a good eye. This path is very expensive." Lu Shu sighed, "I didn't have a choice before, but now all I want to do is make money." This is a world filled with war, but also a world full of hope; opportunity only favors the prepared. In order to prepare for the impending crisis, Lu Shu decided to take the Truth Society's exorbitant activity funds to save up her first pot of gold. Years later, when asked by his colleagues, an "insider" who declined to be named said, "Money isn't important; what matters is that I have a sense of justice." Thanks for the invitation. I'm on the front lines, just disembarked from the warship! This book contains too many elements; please read with caution.

42 左 Port Side 左舷 Rifle步枪Military1.1M WordsCompleted [A Qiangtuan production] The People's Navy takes off from the port side! The third installment in the Rifle Modern Military trilogy. 1Votes75.4kRecs60.2kFans

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[Produced by Gunfight] The People's Navy took off from port! The third installment of the Modern Military Trilogy featuring rifles.

43 这 These Monsters Are Too Hard to Enfeoff 这些妖怪太难敕封了 Love the Smell of Smoke至爱烟味Xianxia741k WordsCompleted After transmigrating for the eleventh time, I finally arrived in a world of immortal cultivation. From the start, I had a golden-feathered chicken that kept insisting it was a phoenix. It could summon ghost spirits and divine artifacts, and this chicken, which went bald every night, had an innate soul more powerful than a phoenix’s. A weasel begs for a title, a unicorn waits to be sealed, and even the Four Sacred Beasts are hard to enfeoff. The mysterious art of conferring titles is unfathomable 0Votes7.8MRecs1MFans

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After traversing eleven times, I finally arrived in the world of cultivation. The story begins with a golden-haired chicken that always claims to be a phoenix, yet it can summon ghosts and artifacts. This chicken, which goes bald at night, actually possesses a soul even more powerful than that of a phoenix. The weasel demands a title, the unicorn awaits, but the Four Sacred Beasts are difficult to seal. The divine seal technique is mysterious and unpredictable. When the Demon Sealing List is issued, heaven and earth tremble. With the Demon Sealing Order in hand, one can command all demons under heaven. A conspiracy from 500 years ago gradually comes to light. While searching for the original owner's soul, they discover that their own soul also hides a huge secret. With the left hand, the universe unfolds; with the right, the world is magnificent. I want the universe to tremble with every breath I take! P. S.: This book does not follow a formulaic system; please do not project your ideas onto the characters.

44 余 We Won't Lose Each Other for the Rest of Our Lives 余生我们不走丢 Love the Smell of Smoke至爱烟味Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted New book: These Demons Are Too Hard to Enfeoff 0Votes3.7MRecs1.2MFans

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New book: "These Monsters Are Too Difficult to Confer Titles"

45 末 The Final War of Doomsday 末日之最终战争 Like Water如水意Military1.7M WordsCompleted Aliens arrive with hostile intent. Faced with their invasion, humanity is as weak as ants. This is the apocalypse, the real apocalypse. But wherever there's an invasion, there's resistance. For some people, this isn't the apocalypse. It's a war. And that's exactly what it is. A real war! 0Votes879.7kRecs346.4kFans

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The aliens arrived with hostility. Faced with an alien invasion, humanity is as weak as an ant. So this is the end of the world, the real end of the world. But where there is invasion, there is resistance. For some, this is not the end of the world, it is war. So this is war. A real war!

46 间 A Spy's War 间谍的战争 Like Water如水意Military3.2M WordsCompleted If an ordinary person wants to declare war on spies, the best way is to become a spy too. If a spy wants to take on a powerful espionage organization, they should join one just as powerful. If they can't join any powerful espionage organization, then they should build one themselves and fight until they are destroyed or win. This is a spy's war, a story about how a group of ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things. 1Votes2.2MRecs467.2kFans

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The best way for an ordinary person to declare war on spies is to become a spy themselves. As a spy, if you want to wage war against a powerful spy organization, then join an equally powerful one. If you can't join any powerful spy organization, then build your own, and fight to the death or to victory. This is the war of spies, telling the story of how a group of ordinary people achieve extraordinary things.

47 佣 The Mercenary’s War 佣兵的战争 Like Water如水意Urban7.2M WordsCompleted Gao Yang is a military enthusiast, a very ordinary one. He loves knives, guns, and adventure. After an accident sends him to Africa, he is unlucky enough to be caught in a plane crash. He survives by sheer luck, but from then on he can only earn a living at gunpoint, because he has become a mercenary. How far can a military enthusiast rise in the international mercenary world? Wait and see. 25Votes2.3MRecs3.1MFans

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Gao Yang is a military enthusiast, a very ordinary one. He loves knives, guns, and adventure. In an unexpected turn of events, Gao Yang went to Africa, where he unfortunately survived a plane crash. However, he was forced to live a life of hardship, working as a mercenary. What level of success can a military enthusiast achieve in the international mercenary world? Let's wait and see.

48 抗 The Chinese Expeditionary Force in the War of Resistance 抗战之中国远征军 Expeditionary Soldier远征士兵Military2.6M WordsCompleted History has no what-ifs. But if history did have what-ifs... what would have happened if China's first expedition had not failed? Burma, Midway, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Okinawa... Stilwell said, "Boys, I'll lead you all the way to Tokyo!" 0Votes494.4kRecs284.3kFans

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History has no "what ifs". But what if history had a "what if"... What if China's first expedition hadn't failed? Myanmar, Midway, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Okinawa... Stilwell said, "Guys, I'm going to lead you all the way to Tokyo!"

49 全 The King's Avatar 全职高手 Butterfly Blue蝴蝶蓝Gaming5.3M WordsCompleted The top expert in the online game Glory, hailed as a textbook-level player, was driven out by his club for various reasons. After leaving the professional scene, he took refuge in an Internet cafe and became a lowly manager. However, with ten years of gaming experience, he returned to the game in Glory's newly opened Tenth District. Carrying memories of the past and an unfinished homemade weapon, he began his journey back to the summit. 754Votes7MRecs5MFans

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A top-tier player in the online game Glory, known as a textbook example of skill, was expelled from his club for various reasons. After leaving the professional scene, he took refuge in an internet cafe as a lowly internet cafe manager. However, with ten years of gaming experience, he re-entered the game in Glory's newly opened tenth server. Carrying memories of the past and an unfinished self-made weapon, he began his journey back to the top.