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4 我 I! The Cleaner! 我！清理员！ Fish Prison Cell鱼狱圄Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted “Here, this is your pay for the week.” After handing over a small pouch, the woman sitting behind the desk with her legs crossed made a mark in her little notebook, then waved him away without even looking up. “Remember to file your taxes yourself... Next!” “Wait!” After emptying the pouch, Li Ang stared in shock at the eight large and one small, nine filthy coins in his palm. He was so furious he wanted to lunge at her and fight to the death on the spot. “Damn it! I only drove off an evil god t 0Votes286.8kRecs1.2MFans

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"Here you go, this is your salary for this week." After handing over a small bag, the woman behind the table, legs crossed, casually ticked something in her notebook, then waved her away without looking up, saying: "Remember to file your taxes... Next!" "Etc!" After emptying the coins from the small bag, Li Ang stared in shock at the nine dirty coins in his palm—eight large and one small—and felt an urge to pounce on her and fight her to the death. "Damn it! I just repelled an evil god who tried to invade the world this Tuesday! You bastard, you're even going to deduct the savior's salary?"

6 修 The Path of a Cultivation Sect Leader 修真门派掌门路 Qi Kexiu齐可休Xianxia2.2M WordsOngoing Fate is bestowed by Heaven, and one's fellow cultivator walks the path alongside. Together they roam free, chanting the Yellow Court Sutra as one. In this boundless world, cultivation brings together spiritual roots, one's innate destiny, and a companion spirit. The protagonist, Qi Xiu, unexpectedly becomes the sect leader and leads his small, struggling sect in its fight to survive. From a middle-aged man in his thirties at the lowest level of Qi Refining to a wise old man who looks down upon a 32Votes895.5kRecs543.8kFans

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My destiny is bestowed by Heaven, and my companions will guide me on my journey. Two carefree souls face each other, reciting the Yellow Court Classic together. In a boundless world where spiritual root, destiny, and fellow practitioners unite in cultivation, The protagonist, Qi Xiu, accidentally obtains the position of sect leader and leads the weak sect in its struggle. From a middle-aged man at the lower level of Qi cultivation to a wise old man who looks down on all living beings like a god. The sect developed and grew under his leadership, writing a life as fleeting as a dream and as magnificent as lightning.

8 大 The Demon of the Great Ming 大明妖孽 Bing Lin Shen Xia冰临神下Historical1.5M WordsCompleted If gods exist in heaven, why are demons running rampant in the world? If there are no gods in heaven, why is the heart filled with so many doubts? During the Chenghua era of the Ming dynasty, a group of Embroidered Uniform Guard officers known as "fox-born and ghost-raised" are ordered to seek the true gods in a godless world and search for the path to immortality within their brief lives. 7Votes676.6kRecs150.6kFans

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If there are gods in heaven, why do demons run rampant on earth? If there are no gods in the heavens, why are there so many doubts in my heart? During the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty, a group of Imperial Guards, known as "fox-born and ghost-raised," were ordered to search for the true god in a godless world and to find the way to immortality within their limited lifespan.

9 烽 The Beacon Fire Emperor 烽皇 Rui Gen瑞根Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted History in flux, a continent in turmoil. Countless heroes rise, but who will shape the age? Rising from humble beginnings, making his name on the battlefield, and wielding power in the halls of government, witness a lowly man's path to becoming an emperor! 0Votes1.4MRecs199kFans

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A history of change, a continent in turmoil, a multitude of influential figures, who will rise and who will fall? Rising from humble beginnings, establishing himself on the battlefield, and dominating the imperial court—behold the path to becoming an emperor from humble origins!

12 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 85Votes9.6MRecs2MFans

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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 蜀 Mount Shu 蜀山 Wandering Toad流浪的蛤蟆Gaming1.2M WordsCompleted Well! Put simply, this is a story about an online game where players wield magical treasures and flying swords… and battle one another over just how shameless and rotten their character is. 0Votes2MRecs183.9kFans

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Okay! Simply put, this is an online game where players wield magical artifacts, flying swords... And engage in PvP battles, testing each other's character and wit.