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1 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.

2 红 Preaching the Dao in the Mortal World 红尘演道 Heart of Light and Darkness光暗之心Xianxia347k WordsOngoing Make a few close friends, get some immortals drunk, scold the Son of Heaven in the Golden Throne Hall, and show compassion for common folk in the countryside. I failed my tribulation in my past life, but in this one, I am utterly invincible. As Master Jun says: I can perform the tales of gods and demons, and tell stories of the jianghu too. With a wave of my hand, I turn the world upside down, laughing as I play my part among mortals. What worth are the celestial palaces? I embrace simpli 153Votes2.2kRecs18.9kFans

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Make a few close friends, and get a few immortals drunk. He rebuked the emperor in the imperial palace, and pitied the common people in the countryside. I narrowly failed in my previous life's tribulation, but I am invincible in this life. Mr. Jun said: He can act out tales of gods and demons, and also tell stories of the martial world. He can turn the world upside down with a wave of his hand and talk about everything in the human world. What is the value of a celestial palace? In the mortal world, one should always embrace simplicity. With a pot of turbid wine, one can discuss the ups and downs of life, and in leisure, try to salvage the heavens. Intangible Cultural Heritage Traditional Hand-made Works

3 穿 Transmigrating as a Human, I Become the Shamanic Priest for All Races 穿越人族，我给万族当巫祭 The Mountain Man Has a Clever Plan山人有妙计Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsOngoing Can transmigrates into a vast wilderness world plagued by disasters and rampaging beasts, where other races regard humans as food and sacrificial offerings. He deduces cultivation techniques and forges an alliance of humanity. He slays the Xiaoyang and the Black Bird, withstands the locust and insect calamities, revives the spirits of the mountains and rivers, and restores the primordial energy of the wilderness. He raises humanity's standing and changes its fate as prey and sacrificial offering 154Votes118.7kRecs333.4kFans

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Can transmigrated into a desolate world where natural disasters were frequent, monsters roamed freely, and alien races regarded humans as food and sacrifices. They developed cultivation techniques and formed a human alliance. Slay the owl Yangxuan Bird, fight off the locust plague, revive the spirit of the mountains and rivers, and restore the primordial energy of the Great Wilderness. To elevate the status of humans and change the situation where humans are regarded as blood offerings or sacrifices. With his mastery of sacrificial and divination skills, he became the master of sacrifices for all races, leading the human race to stand tall in the Great Wilderness.

4 洛 The Wolf of Los Angeles 洛杉矶之狼 White No. 13白色十三号Urban2.6M WordsCompleted In North America, there are many paths to power and wealth. Hock heads straight for Los Angeles and chooses the entertainment and media industry. The media is like sunlight: it doesn't just illuminate the bright side. Every word and every image that appears in the media is carefully designed to shape public opinion and manipulate the public. 9Votes339.9kRecs269.6kFans

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In North America, there are many paths to power and wealth. Hawke plunged into Los Angeles and chose the entertainment and media industry. The media is like sunlight, it doesn't only show the bright side. Every word and every image that appears in the media is carefully designed to guide public opinion and manipulate the public.

5 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.")

6 无EN Endless Winter: My Camp Can Level Up Infinitely 无尽寒冬：我的营地无限升级 Half a Gourd of Ginger Water半壶生姜水Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing Do you keep coming across a game that starts with a campfire in the middle of a frozen wasteland, where resources have to be hauled by hand and monsters can attack at any moment... Xia Hong wakes up one day in just such a world. Blizzards rage, beasts of the cold dominate the land, and civilization has fallen. Everything and everyone that ever existed has been invaded by the unknown and transformed into powerful horrors. Humanity has become a lowly species, barely surviving beneath the shadow of 140Votes108.5kRecs298.6kFans

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Do you often come across a game where you start with a campfire, surrounded by ice and snow, where all resources have to be carried by hand, and monsters attack at any time...? When Xia Hong woke up, he found himself in this world. Snow and ice rage, cold beasts dominate the land, civilization is lost, and all the people and things that once existed have been invaded by the unknown and transformed into powerful monsters. Humanity has also been reduced to a lowly race that barely survives in the shadow of winter, and is on the verge of extinction. Fortunately, Xia Hong brought with him a camp system that could be upgraded infinitely. [Small Fire] — [Iron Smelting Furnace] — [Blazing Sun Cauldron] ... [Wooden Stakes] — [Training Ground] — [Martial Arts Hall] ... [Green bamboo fence] — [Black earth wall] — [Iron wall] ... [Marking Stone] — [Memorial Plaque] — [Monument to Heroes] ... As Xia Hong vanquishes the cold beasts and monsters, gathers humanity, dispels the winter chill, and expands his territory, the veil of mystery surrounding this world is gradually lifted. [Subscriptions have exceeded 10,000; two novels are complete. Subscribe with confidence!]

7 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.

8 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?

9 我 My American TV Universe 我的美综世界 Left Is My Favorite最爱向左Infinite Myriad Worlds2.4M WordsCompleted I wanted to be a good person, but the CIA framed me. The only way to survive was to bring America down. 0Votes182.7kRecs219.4kFans

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I wanted to be a good person, but I was framed by the CIA. To survive, I had to dismantle America.

10 重 Reborn in the Wild Era 重生野性时代 Wang Zijun王梓钧Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Back from 2018 to 1993. In my memory, that summer was scorching hot. 1Votes3.1MRecs1.1MFans

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Going back to 1993 from 2018, I remember that summer was very hot.

11 激 Turbulent 1979! 激荡1979！ Ni Baifo泥白佛Urban4.0M WordsOngoing This literary giant is no ordinary man! He wears luxury watches, drives expensive cars, lives in a mansion, and is close to several actresses. He shaped not only one generation's childhood, but the childhoods of several generations, and their childhood idols, too. Want to know why he's so bold? Wei Ming: “I was already earning foreign currency back in 1980. The culture I exported on my own was worth about as much as the entire contemporary literary scene. I've spent my whole life writing novels. 358Votes382.2kRecs576.1kFans

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This literary giant is extraordinary! He wears expensive watches, drives luxury cars, lives in a mansion, and has close relationships with multiple female celebrities. She not only defined the childhood of one generation, but also became the childhood goddess of several generations. You ask him why he's so brave? Wei Ming: I was already earning foreign exchange by 1980. The culture that one person exports is roughly equivalent to the entire contemporary literary world. I've written novels my whole life, can't I finally enjoy myself! (The novel "The Director's Joy You Don't Understand" by Huayu Wen, with over 10,000 subscribers, has 3.5 Million words. It's a long and satisfying read, so get on board!)

12 梦 Dreaming Back to the Ming Dynasty Spring 梦回大明春 Wang Zijun王梓钧Historical2.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he had no household registration, so he couldn't sit the imperial exams. He wanted to study, but had no teacher. Luckily, Longchang Post Station, where Wang Yangming was exiled, was right next door. But that was still a few years away, so for now he would just grab a teacher and bring him home to make do. 1Votes1.6MRecs667.4kFans

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I traveled back to the Ming Dynasty, but I was an unregistered person to take the imperial examinations, and I wanted to study but had no teachers. Fortunately, the Longchang Post Station, where Wang Yangming was exiled, was right next door. However, he would have to wait a few more years, so he would just grab a teacher to take home and make do with his studies for now.

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

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

14 最 The Golden Age of Entertainment 最佳娱乐时代 White No. 13白色十三号Urban3.5M WordsCompleted My new book, The Striving Years, is now online. These are the worst of times: six major companies monopolize Hollywood. These are the best of times: the internet keeps disrupting traditional business models. Ronan will climb to the pinnacle of this entertainment era and look down upon the countless forests below. 0Votes772.3kRecs264.9kFans

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My new book, "The Era of Struggle," has been uploaded. This is the worst of times, with the Big Six dominating Hollywood; this is the best of times, with the internet constantly disrupting traditional models. Ronan aims to climb to the pinnacle of this entertainment age, overlooking countless forests below.

15 第 The First Heavenly Rule 第一条天规 Heart of Light and Darkness光暗之心Xianxia503k WordsCompleted Jun Bugou, a bounty hunter who makes his living tracking down and killing notorious bandits, discovers that under the first heavenly rule, nine out of ten immortals and gods in this world are fair game! 0Votes2.7kRecs34.9kFans

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Jun Bugou, a bandit who makes a living by hunting down notorious thieves and bandits, discovers that according to the first rule of heaven, nine out of ten immortals and gods in this world can be killed!

16 美 Gourmet Cuisine Begins with the Green-Skinned Train Chef 美食从绿皮火车厨神开始 Heart of Light and Darkness光暗之心Urban693k WordsCompleted Food along the way, stories along the way, scenery along the way. After transmigrating to a parallel world, Zhou Zhou becomes the chef aboard a green passenger train. This world has scrambled eggs, but no stir-fried egg ribbons. It has iron-pot stewed goose, but no chicken stewed in a clay pot. It has fish-fragrant shredded pork, but no kung pao chicken. It has jianbing, but no Goubuli buns. It has roujiamo, but no oil-splashed noodles. It has roast duck, roast chicken, roast goose, and all kind 0Votes27.2kRecs53.3kFans

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The delicious food, the stories, and the scenery along the way. Zhou Zhou, who transmigrated to a parallel world, became a chef on a green train. This world has scrambled eggs, but it doesn't have stir-fried yellow vegetables. There's stewed goose in an iron pot, but no stewed chicken in a clay pot. It has shredded pork with garlic sauce, but no Kung Pao chicken. There are jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes), but no Goubuli (a type of steamed bun). They have roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), but not youpo mian (noodles with oil). They have roast duck, roast chicken, roast goose, and various kinds of roasted meat, but no clear-sauce meat or various braised dishes... The QQ group for this book is 251411993.

17 一 Enter This Gate, and All Wonders Come to Life 一入此门众妙生 What a Worry愁啊愁Xianxia758k WordsCompleted When someone worn down by life until they are utterly spent is reborn in a world where immortals cultivate, what attitude will they take toward life and cultivation? First, they certainly won't live their life to satisfy other people's wishes. Second, their master may find their teaching methods a little too intense. Finally, their grandmaster may not be able to resist making a move... 0Votes5.9kRecs33.8kFans

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When a person, worn down by life, is reincarnated into a world where immortals cultivate, what mindset will he have towards life and spiritual practice? First of all, he certainly wouldn't live according to other people's wishes. Secondly, the master might feel that the teaching intensity is a bit too high. Finally, the patriarch probably couldn't resist taking action...

18 重 The Reborn Perfect Era 重生完美时代 The Young Master Doesn't Sing公子不歌Urban5.9M WordsOngoing Li Mu, a veteran programmer, was kicked by fate back to the eve of the 2001 college entrance exams. Delighted, he brushed himself off and set out on a path destined for greatness. Given a second chance at life, Li Mu has ambitions of his own. Making money is only the beginner’s stage of greatness. As for gracing the cover of Time, dominating the IT industry, and making it onto the Forbes list, those barely count as the intermediate stage of life. So what does the highest level of greatness look 0Votes4.1MRecs1.8MFans

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Li Mu, a veteran programmer, was kicked back to the moment of the 2001 college entrance examination by fate. He happily dusted himself off and embarked on a path destined for greatness. Having been given a second chance at life, Li Mu has his own pursuits. Making money is just the initial stage of being awesome. As for appearing on the cover of Time magazine, dominating the IT industry, and topping the Forbes list, those are barely considered the intermediate stage of life. As for what constitutes the highest level of awesomeness, Li Mu believes there are three points: Be a godfather to celebrities; Be an idol for the rich; Be the godfather of a big shot... I've created a reader group, 526459805, so feel free to join and chat.

19 大 Contending for the Great Dao 大道争锋 The Misguided One误道者Xianxia7.5M WordsCompleted … … Let not the heart fall into the cycle of rebirth, but enter the boundless world, Let the heart pass down the Way among humankind. May I raise my sword and slay ten thousand calamities, And trade ruthlessness for a heaven of compassion! … … Regular reader groups: Great Dao Contention (217929481) (old group) Ming Cang Sect (124680866) (old group) … … 183Votes4.3MRecs1.8MFans

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My new book, "The Profound Dao Chapter," has been released! Without falling into the cycle of reincarnation, one can enter the vast universe. The Way of the Heart is passed down among humankind. I wish to raise a sword and slay countless calamities. A heartless world transformed into a compassionate one! Ordinary book lovers group: The Great Dao Contest (217929481) (Old Group) Mingcang Sect (124680866) (Old Group)

20 秦 The Qin Empire's Bailiff 秦吏 July New Releases七月新番Historical3.4M WordsCompleted At the end of the Warring States period, China faced an upheaval unlike any in a thousand years. Some were born into hereditary nobility. Some were princes of noble rank. But he was reborn as Heifu, a lowly Qin soldier and an obscure figure in the Qin bamboo slips from Yunmeng. To avoid dying in a ditch and take control of his own fate, he fought his way up. Fortunately 131Votes3.7MRecs1.8MFans

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(My new book, "The New Book," has been released. It tells the story of a time traveler's battle against the chosen one of the worlds during the Xin Dynasty.) At the end of the Warring States period, China experienced a great upheaval unprecedented in a thousand years. Some people are born into noble families. Some of them are noblemen. He was reborn as Hei Fu, a lowly soldier in the Qin state, a minor figure in the Qin bamboo slips of Yunmeng. To avoid dying in the ravine and to take control of his own destiny, he struggled to climb upwards. Fortunately, he was born in a great era. The six kingdoms were defeated, and the world was unified! A thousand years of bloodline could not withstand the power of military merit bestowed upon one. The nobles and powerful of the six kingdoms were all trampled underfoot by Qin officials. Hei Fu could only laugh and ask: Are kings and generals born with a special destiny? He conquered the Baiyue in the south, repelled the Xiongnu in the north, forced the Di and Qiang tribes to flee west, and sent warships eastward. Within the six directions, all was the Emperor's land. How did history change under his influence? Qin Shi Huang was destined to die, and the empire would soon be divided. As a Qin official, what choice should one make: to fuel the flames or to try and save the day?

21 庆 Joy of Life 庆余年 Mao Ni猫腻Historical4.0M WordsCompleted A family that does good deeds will surely enjoy blessings in abundance. Leave blessings for the future, leave blessings for the future, and in time meet a benefactor. How fortunate, how fortunate, that my mother accumulated hidden merit. I urge people to help the needy and support the poor… But who could know that, though we inherit the blessings of those who came before us, in the end we must choose our own path in life? Thus, at the fork in the road: The east wind brings clouds and rain, and y 42Votes4MRecs5.6MFans

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A family that accumulates good deeds will surely have abundant blessings. These blessings, these blessings, will lead to unexpected encounters with benefactors; I am fortunate to have my mother, fortunate to have my mother, for she has accumulated unseen merit. I advise people to help the poor and needy… But who knows that in this world, while we inherit blessings from our ancestors, we must ultimately make our own choices about our path, just as a branch sprouts from a fork in the road: The east wind brings clouds and rain, and young vines sprout new buds. Urgent as a drumbeat, washing away all the velvet and splendor. Wait for the morning sun to rise, and the trellis in the courtyard will be covered in green. I long for the yellow leaves to fall, so I can harvest a few melons. The TV series "Joy of Life," starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang, premiered on Tencent Video and iQiyi on November 26.

22 大 The Great Wei Palace 大魏宫廷 Chief Disciple of the Scoundrel Sect贱宗首席弟子Historical6.7M WordsCompleted New book, Zhao's Tiger Son. Born a prince of Great Wei, I would rather be an idle lord in an age of peace. My ambitions lie in wine, women, and song, but my heart holds the fate of my country and its people. If my elder brother is worthy, if my younger brother is wise, you can rule while I take it easy. But if you cannot make the nation strong, then I’ll ascend the throne and become emperor! Hongrun, You Can’t Do It, So I’ll Take Over 1Votes2.1MRecs1.1MFans

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My new book, "The Tiger Son of Zhao," is available for collection and recommendation. Born as a prince of the Great Wei Dynasty I wish to be a leisurely king in a prosperous era. His ambition lay in indulging in the pleasures of women, horses, and sensual delights. They had the safety and well-being of their country, its people, and its people firmly in their hearts. If the elder brother is virtuous, and the younger brother is wise... You are king, while I steal a moment of leisure. If you cannot make the country strong I will ascend the throne and become emperor! —Hongrun, "If You Can't Do It, I Will"

23 战 The Warlord of the Warring States 战国野心家 The Last Name最后一个名Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he has no family name and a status so lowly, yet he dares to harbor ambition. To make that ambition a reality, he becomes Mozi’s disciple, then spends years enduring hardship within the Mohist school as he schemes to seize the position of Grand Master. Mozi passed down teachings but wrote nothing, so he compiles the Mohist Canon and changes it beyond recognition. Amid the rivalry of the feudal lords and the tumultuous age, he alone believe 4Votes364.8kRecs271.7kFans

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He transmigrated to the early Warring States period, his status so lowly that he didn't even have a surname, yet he dared to harbor ambitions. To support his ambition, he became a disciple of Mozi, infiltrated the Mohist school, and endured for several years in order to usurp the position of leader. Mozi transmitted but did not create; he compiled the Mo Canon and completely altered it. In an era of warring states and great strife, he stubbornly believed in the saying, "Is one born with a special destiny?" In short, this is the story of an ambitious person.

24 我 I Restore Relics for My Country 我为国家修文物 Thirteen Idle Travelers十三闲客Realistic Fiction3.4M WordsCompleted (The new book "Falsely Accused for Doing Good: I Already Apologized, What More Do You Want" is now available. Amid the interweaving of reality and history, who can uncover the secrets hidden within the nation's treasured cultural relics? I opened the Eye of Time and saw a world like this: schemes, art, war, pounding hooves, and firelight... Five thousand years of China's splendid civilization lay concealed beneath decayed paintings, bronze vessels covered in verdigris, 0Votes446kRecs327.4kFans

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(My new book, "Doing Good Deeds Backfires: I've Already Apologized, What More Do You Want?", Has been released. Please support it!) In the intersection of reality and history, who can uncover the secrets hidden deep within national treasures? I opened the eye of time and saw a world like this: intrigue, art, war, horses' hooves and firelight... China's 5,000-year-old brilliant civilization has been obscured by decaying paintings, bronze ware covered in patina, and fragmented ceramics. They wait as time goes by, waiting to shine brightly across the world once more. My name is Xiang Nan, and I repair cultural relics for the country. Here's a group chat number for book lovers: 202648315. Feel free to join if you're interested!

25 众EN World of Gods 众神世界 Eternal Flame永恒之火Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsCompleted On Mount Olympus, at the center of the world, Zeus, king of the gods, gripped his thunderbolt spear and gazed upon the realms with a smile. The gods stood like a forest before him. In the silver hall of the north, Odin sat upon the highest throne, holding the spear of the heavens as he looked down upon the world. Endless snowstorms filled his eyes. By the Nile in the south, Amun-Ra, at the helm of the solar barque, turned his gaze toward the Aegean Sea. Mountains of bones lay beneath his feet. I 2Votes1.3MRecs500.3kFans

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On Mount Olympus, at the center of the world, Zeus, king of the gods, gripped his thunderbolt and looked down upon all the worlds. Before him stood a forest of gods. In the Silver Hall of the North, Odin, seated on the High Throne, holds the Spear of Heaven and looks down upon the world. In his eyes, there was endless wind and snow. On the southern banks of the Nile, Amun-Ra, steering his solar boat, gazes upon the Aegean Sea. Beneath his feet lay mountains of withered bones. In the land of Mesopotamia, Marduk, the king of kings, looked westward across the world. His hero-king Gilgamesh, carrying an oracle, embarked on a campaign against Greece with his fleet of warships as vast as the sea. In Plato's Academy, a young man named Su Ye climbed the mountains and reached the summit.

26 东 The Ambitious Hero of the Late Eastern Han 东汉末年枭雄志 Yu Yan御炎Historical4.2M WordsCompleted The late Eastern Han dynasty in Romance of the Three Kingdoms was a tumultuous age of grand drama. There were valiant generals, brilliant strategists, cunning warlords, benevolent rulers, and alluring beauties. It was a world to dream of. But the late Eastern Han in Guo Peng’s eyes was cold. It was neither kind nor just, much less civilized. Danger lurked everywhere. He saw hunger, poverty, war, and plague. He saw bones strewn across the fields and not a cock crowing for a thousand miles. He saw 5Votes408.9kRecs519.5kFans

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The late Eastern Han Dynasty in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is depicted as a turbulent and dramatic period. It features valiant generals, wise strategists, cunning warlords, benevolent rulers, and alluring beauties—a truly captivating tale. But Guo Peng's view of the late Eastern Han Dynasty was one of coldness. It's not gentle, it's not right, it's not civilized, and it's full of murderous intent. He saw hunger, poverty, war, and plague. He saw bones exposed in the wilderness, and for miles there was not a rooster's crow. He saw the desolate earth and the gray sky. Only the color of blood is vibrant. Therefore, he wanted to become a wolf, a cold-blooded, cunning, despicable, brave, tenacious, and never-give-up wolf. Then, step by step, climb to the top. My new book, "Xuande," has been uploaded. Please support it!

27 大 The Ming Dynasty's Literary Champion 大明文魁 Happiness Comes Knocking幸福来敲门Historical4.1M WordsCompleted Before the Forbidden City stand nine gates in succession. Officials in their caps and finery arrive from the southern gate. With palace flowers tucked in their hats, they face the emperor; in the Golden Hall, their names are announced for all to hear. They ride through the imperial avenue for ten miles, hailed as the Ming dynasty’s top scholar. 6Votes1.6MRecs544.2kFans

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Nine gates stand before the Forbidden City, where officials in their finery arrive from the southern capital. Adorned with palace flowers on their hats, they face the Emperor's countenance, their fame spreading far and wide as they pass the imperial examinations in the golden hall. Riding their horses along the ten-mile imperial street, they are hailed as the top scholar of the Ming Dynasty. My new book, "The Poor Scholar Prime Minister," has been uploaded. Please support it!