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1 尘 A Mirror in the Dust 尘中镜 Knocking on Bamboo敲竹Xianxia1.0M WordsCompleted Heaven and earth are a furnace, yin and yang are its fuel, humanity is the bronze, and the Dao is the fire. There was once a preacher who tried to save a fire by carrying firewood, only to end up setting himself ablaze. Wrong, wrong, wrong. It was not until Gu Fangchen opened his eyes and transmigrated into the world of the game Mirror in the Dust that he finally understood the secret hidden in those words. That year, the Princess of Zhenbei was still as gentle as water, utterly doting on he 0Votes56.9kRecs405.7kFans

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Heaven and earth are like a furnace, yin and yang are the charcoal, man is the copper, and the Tao is the fire. Those who preach the gospel like adding fuel to a fire will eventually burn themselves out. Wrong, wrong, wrong. It wasn't until Gu Fangchen opened his eyes and was transported to the world of the game "Mirror in the Dust" that he finally understood the secret behind those words. That year, the Princess Consort of Zhenbei was still gentle and doting on her child. The eldest princess was cold and aloof, with an arrogant and haughty demeanor; even a thousand pieces of gold could not buy her a smile. The young princess is charming and adorable, with a heart set on being a hero and a chivalrous young man, and she hates shameless villains the most. The eldest princess was known as a military genius, and the female imperial advisor could control events with a flick of her wrist. The only son of the Prince of Zhenbei, who is known throughout the world as utterly useless and rotten to the core, has just been discovered to be the son of a lowly stable boy who was switched by the Demonic Sect years ago. The true heir apparent is a newly appointed top scholar who has inherited the true teachings of the sage and possesses a strong sense of righteousness. Player Gu Fangchen didn't care and decided to start speedrunning.

2 大 The Great Sage's Mandate 大圣座命 Piggy on the Bamboo竹上猪猪Eastern Fantasy891k WordsOngoing In a new world, an insignificant man, with one part brains, one part good ancestry, three parts good luck, and five parts defiance of fate, ultimately rises to command the winds and clouds, bringing the world under his heel… 2Votes46.1kRecs21.6kFans

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In this new world, a nobody, with a bit of intelligence, a bit of good ancestors, a bit of good fortune, and a bit of defiance, eventually rises to power and dominates his era...

3 火 Naruto: A Wonderful Adventure Beginning in Kirigakure 火影：从雾隐村开始的奇妙冒险 Three Foods I Won't Eat饭有三不吃Light Novel1.0M WordsCompleted In Konoha's forty-fifth year, a new legend gradually began to spread throughout the Shinobi World. In the Land of Crafts, named master blades appeared among every hundred swords. In the Land of Bears, even ordinary people could obtain magic books. In the Land of Birds, an ominous arrow was spoken of in hushed tones. In the Land of Wind, underground ruins were said to embody the wisdom of the ancients. And there were also holy power blind boxes scattered across the world; Xie Mosi, who wandered a 0Votes176Recs66Fans

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In the forty-fifth year of Konoha, a new legend began to circulate in the ninja world, though no one knew exactly when. A true sword with a name, found only among hundreds of famous swords in the Land of Craftsmen. A magic book that exists in the Bear Kingdom and can be obtained even by ordinary people. An ominous arrow that exists in the land of birds and is spoken of by the people. It exists in the Land of Wind, and is said to be an underground relic that embodies ancient wisdom. There are also the blind boxes of superpowers called "Holiness" scattered throughout the world; the evil Moss who wanders at the foot of the snow country and can impart the secrets of magic; and the bathhouse belonging to the gods that only the favored can enter. In the 64th year of Konoha's reign, the World Chunin Exams took place. Standing on the podium, Shiraishi Toru announced to the new and old school ninjas. "Adults, times have changed!"

4 第EN The First Wizarding World War 第一次魔法世界大战 Wandering Toad流浪的蛤蟆Western Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted Charlotte Mecklenburg transmigrates to the Fars Empire and only wants to be a civil servant on another continent. He isn’t even a combatant... But who would have thought that even civil servants have to go to war! Announcement: The physical edition of The First Magical World War goes on presale on May 24. 5Votes347.2kRecs1.6MFans

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Charlotte Mecklen transmigrated to the Fars Empire, wanting only to be a civil servant on this foreign continent; she wasn't a combatant... But who would have thought that civilian personnel would also have to go to the battlefield! Announcement – ​​Physical pre-orders for "The First Wizarding World War" will begin on May 24th.

5 从EN Rise of an Esoteric Academy Monk 从密修学院僧开始 Peeking Through the Window at Midnight夜半探窗Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Nonsense] [Forced connections] [Far-fetched interpretations] [Poorly expressed] An ancient scripture with no words, a timid monk, centuries of chance encounters, and enlightenment in a single lifetime. It all begins at a scripture academy called the Endless White Pagoda Temple, with a monk from the Esoteric Cultivation Academy 18Votes222kRecs307.5kFans

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[Nonsense], [Forced], [Far-fetched], [Inarticulate] A blank ancient scripture, a timid monk, a series of karmic connections over hundreds of years, and enlightenment in this very lifetime. It all began with a Buddhist academy called the Endless White Pagoda Temple, and with the monks of the esoteric Buddhist academy—

6 黑 Ten Times Stronger When Corrupted, a Hundred Times Stronger as a Demon 黑化强十倍，成魔百倍强 Zhang Yu章渝Xianxia1.3M WordsCompleted Meng Yu's golden finger is called “Ten Times Stronger When Corrupted, A Hundred Times Stronger When Demonized.” It's vicious, and it works like a charm. Those who consume qi become divine and long-lived. Lay the foundation for ten thousand generations, attain immortality on the day of the Golden Elixir, break through the self of yesterday to form the Nascent Soul, and become one with heaven and earth: only then can one be an immortal. This is the grand adventure of Meng Yu, an alchemist who is a 0Votes46kRecs88.3kFans

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Meng Yu's cheat ability is called "Ten times stronger when corrupted, a hundred times stronger when transformed into a demon," which is extremely brutal and useful. Those who consume qi attain divinity and longevity, build the foundation for countless generations, achieve immortality (elixir), break free from their former selves (infant), transform into heaven and earth, and thus become immortals. This is the immortal adventure of Meng Yu, the eternally correct Qi cultivator.

7 巨 Raising Flying Chickens in a Giant Insect World 巨虫世界养飞鸡 I Crave Power我渴望力量Western Fantasy922k WordsCompleted In a world where fighting energy and magic exist, the human nations are hopelessly divided and locked in endless internal strife. Countless giant insects lurk beyond their borders, ordinary people can barely survive from one day to the next, and the nobles live in drunken indulgence. Huck steps into this magnificent age with a little chick at his side, destined to become the supreme ruler! 0Votes26.6kRecs27.5kFans

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In this world where martial arts and magic exist, human nations are fragmented and constantly embroiled in internal strife, while countless giant insects lurk in the shadows. Ordinary people live in constant fear, while nobles indulge in decadent lifestyles. Huck led the chicks into this magnificent era and became the supreme ruler!

8 一EN The Sage Who Transcended Samsara 一世之尊 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted In this life, I ask nothing of the past and seek nothing in the next. I’ll live boldly, settle every score, defeat the greatest heroes of every race, and laugh proudly at the gods and demons of the Six Paths! Ten thousand years later, a great calamity begins anew. The Tathagata’s Golden Body or the Primordial Dao Body: which is stronger? The Tathagata Divine Palm or the Seven Forms of Severing Heaven: which will reign supreme? Amid the cycle of reincarnation, Meng Qi begins his journey at Shaoli 310Votes3.3MRecs3.4MFans

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In this life, I neither inquire about the past nor seek the future; I only live a life of glory, seeking vengeance and defeating all heroes of all races, laughing arrogantly at the gods and demons of the six realms! Ten thousand years later, the great calamity begins again. Which is stronger, the Tathagata's golden body or the Primordial Dao Body? Which will reign supreme, the Tathagata's Divine Palm or the Seven Forms of Heaven-Slaying? In the cycle of reincarnation, Meng Qi began his journey of "dominating his entire life, who can stand against him" from Shaolin Temple.