Books I Like: Darker Stories Without Goody-Two-Shoes Heroines, Cheap Drama, or Harem Protagonists 我喜欢的书，偏黑暗，没有圣母狗血种马的，喜欢的可以

2 圣 Infinite Spiritual Energy for the Cleric 圣职者的灵气无限 Won't Ring the Bell不摇铃铛Sci-Fi2.0M WordsCompleted [This is a lighthearted story. Reborn in a world where ghosts roam at night and spiritual qi revival is underway, he inherits a woodcarving shop and awakens the Cleric System! What? Sadako's attacking? Behold my Uncle Ying statue! What? A red-robed female ghost? Behold my purification skill! What? The Xiangxi Corpse King? Behold my Hand of the Devil! What? A Zashiki-warashi? I'll catch it and make it my lucky cat! What? Ghosts are going online? I'll 0Votes68.2kRecs165kFans

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[This book is lighthearted; please join the group to urge for updates: 829544303] Reborn into a world of spiritual revival where ghosts and monsters roam at night, I inherit a wood carving shop and awaken a Cleric System! What?! Sadako is attacking! Look at my Uncle Ying statue! What? A female ghost in red? Behold my purification skill! What? The Corpse King of Xiangxi, behold my demonic hand! What?! A Zashiki-warashi? I'll catch it and use it as a lucky cat! What? Ghosts are using the internet to turn it into online games and make money! I'll just quietly remain a behind-the-scenes boss!

3 史 The Hardest System to Unlock in History 史上最难开启系统 Peach Blossoms Reflecting Beauty映丽桃花Eastern Fantasy5.3M WordsCompleted After Zhao Yu opened his eyes, he discovered that he had somehow become a swaddled baby, and not just any baby, but the imperial grandson of a hegemonic dynasty. What excited him even more was that he had a Dota Ancient Ruins System in his mind. But this turned out to be the hardest System in history to activate. “The Ancient Ruins System is not yet activated. Complete either of the following conditions to activate it.” “1. Absorb the souls of two Land Immortal cultivators.” “2. Ascend the thron 0Votes174.9kRecs323kFans

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When Zhao Yu opened his eyes, he found himself suddenly transformed into an infant in swaddling clothes, and moreover, the crown prince of a hegemonic dynasty. What excited him even more was that he also had a Dota Ancient Ruins system in his mind. But this is actually the most difficult system to activate in history. "The Ancient Relics System is not yet activated. The activation conditions are as follows: either one of the following must be completed." "First, absorb the souls of two terrestrial immortals." "Second, ascend the throne and become emperor. Place the ancient relics in the imperial palace, and all system functions will be activated."

4 机 A Machine's Campaign Across the Heavens 机械之征战诸天 Dong Li Ge Dong咚里个咚Gaming476k WordsCompleted In an endless universe beneath an immortal starry sky, the game launches into a world filled with countless strange and wondrous civilizations. Some seek to plunder resources. Some seek to spread their faith. Some seek to expand their territory. Some seek to attain immortality. Countless civilizations wage war without end. P.S. 0Votes8.6kRecs12.1kFans

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An endless world, an immortal starry sky, the game server is now open, and here exist countless bizarre and wonderful civilizations. Or perhaps it was for the purpose of plundering resources. Or perhaps it was for the purpose of spreading faith. Or perhaps it was for the purpose of expanding territory. Or perhaps it was in pursuit of immortality. Thousands of civilizations, endless wars. PS: Group chat number: 199367811.

9 从 From Foot Soldier to Emperor 从小兵到帝王 Complaining Is a Blessing吐槽是福Gaming1.0M WordsCompleted This is a parallel historical world invaded by Warhammer races. Greenskins and Beastmen have ravaged the countries of Central Asia, while the Tang Dynasty, unrivaled across East Asia, teeters on the brink under a massive Greenskin invasion. Local military governors seize the chance to build up their own power! The Dark Elves have established a vast Ottoman Empire in the Middle East, the High Elves rule over the English, and the Dwarfs have ushered Northern Europe into the age of firearms ahead o 0Votes28.3kRecs38.6kFans

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This is a parallel historical universe invaded by Warhammer races. The Greenskins and Orcs have destroyed the Central Asian countries, and the once invincible Tang Dynasty in East Asia is on the verge of collapse under the massive invasion of the Greenskins. Local military governors take the opportunity to amass power and become independent! The dark elves established the vast Ottoman Empire in the Middle East, the high elves became the rulers of the English, the dwarves brought the Norse to the age of firearms ahead of time, and the cannons of the Warhammer human empire made the European hegemon Habsburg dynasty teeter on the brink of collapse! Lizardmen and ratmen became the nightmare of Native Americans, while vampires and undead legions led by tomb raiders fought each other for control of Africa. However, the asexually reproducing green-skinned creatures spread throughout the world, becoming the most terrifying 'locust plague' in this parallel universe! In the legendary world node, the Chaos Legion is making its final preparations to invade this world! Then, our protagonist arrives with an upgradeable Mount & Blade system...

10 神EN Ultimate Card Master 神级卡徒 Jia Nan佳男Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted Heavenly pits descend, and gods watch from the shadows. With the cards in my hand, I'll defend Planet Earth! System Cards, Summoning Cards, Magic Cards, Xianxia Cards, Mechanical Cards… It's all in the cards. Play your cards. Take it all, or leave with nothing! Lady Luck is smiling! 0Votes158kRecs308.4kFans

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A crater has descended to earth, and the gods are watching. With the cards in my hand, I will protect Earth! System cards, summoning cards, magic cards, fantasy cards, mechanical cards... Everything is contained within the cards. Play your cards now, or take them all, or get nothing! Lady Luck is smiling upon us!

13 亡EN The Necromancer and the Super Graveyard 亡灵法师与超级墓园 Golden Toad Ancestor金蟾老祖Western Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Green awakens in the depths of a freezing night with a super graveyard at his side. He is destined to become the king of all the dead! 0Votes107.7kRecs126.2kFans

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After Green transmigrated, he awoke from the cold night, carrying with him a super cemetery, destined to become the king of all the dead! My new book, "The Reincarnation Eye and the Extraordinary World," has been uploaded.

16 星 Planetary Escape 星球逃亡 Loves Playing Dou Dizhu爱打斗地主Sci-Fi2.0M WordsCompleted The apocalypse arrives. Earth veers off its orbit and gradually flies out of the solar system. Meteor showers strike the planet, and mysterious substances trigger the evolution of Earth’s species, ushering humanity into an age of advanced technology. Disasters erupt, including an ice age, shifting continental plates, and the Yellowstone supervolcano. Humanity is forced to build spaceships and flee Earth, only to discover during their interstellar journey that none of the events on Earth were acc 0Votes83.6kRecs172.3kFans

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As the end times arrive, Earth deviates from its orbit and gradually flies out of the solar system. A meteorite shower struck Earth, and mysterious substances triggered the evolution of Earth's species, ushering in an era of advanced technological advancements for humankind. Ice Age, continental shelf drift, Yellowstone eruption and other disasters occurred, forcing humanity to build spaceships to escape Earth. It was only during interstellar travel that they discovered that everything that happened on Earth was not accidental. Xiang Qian, a master of advanced technology who left his home planet Earth with the survivors' spaceship after the great catastrophe, was reborn before the disaster struck after the human mothership exploded. "In this life, I will definitely lead Earth across the stars to find the unknown answers." - Xiang Qian

18 诸EN Omniverse Projection 诸天投影 Pei Butcher Dog裴屠狗Infinite Myriad Worlds4.8M WordsCompleted In the world of traditional martial arts, he masters the art and overwhelms Wang Wudi with his fists! In the jianghu of the Great Ming, he roams unchecked, reigning supreme beneath the heavens! He controls life and death, and shatters the void with his fists! In the Legend of the White Snake, he paints a scroll of ten thousand demons! In the Shrouding the Heavens world, he rules as the Demon Lord, striking fear into the forbidden zones! In Perfect World, I am the Demon Emperor! In Journey to the 0Votes855.5kRecs759.5kFans

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In the world of martial arts, he has mastered the art, his fists overwhelming all others! In the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty, he roams freely, the number one under heaven! He holds life and death in his hands, his fists shattering the void! In the Legend of the White Snake, he paints a scroll depicting ten thousand demons! In the world of Shrouding the Heavens, the Demon Lord reigns supreme, his power intimidating even the forbidden zones! In Perfect World, I am the Demon Emperor! In Journey to the West, I discuss the Dao with the Supreme Being, my palm suppressing Mount Ling! In Investiture of the Gods, the Four Sages lay down the Immortal-Slaying Sword… Gu Shaoshang projects himself across the heavens, step by step embarking on his journey, until he dominates all the heavens! VIP reader group for this book: 722975968 (screenshot required to join) Regular reader group: 753202997 (welcome to join!) My new book, "The Great Dao Chronicle," has been released. Those interested can take a look.

22 超EN The Legendary Mechanic 超神机械师 Qi Peijia齐佩甲Gaming5.2M WordsCompleted Han Xiao, a veteran power-leveling player in Stellar Sea, was thrown into the transmigration crowd by a mysterious force from the East, or rather, from a certain otaku. With a player interface in tow, he became an NPC and returned to the days before Stellar Sea's open beta. He resolutely chose the highest-difficulty class: Mechanic. Warships sail in formation across the stars, star-powered mechs twist through the heavens like dragons, psychic cannons lay waste to worlds, and an endless mechanica 434Votes9.2MRecs5.5MFans

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Han Xiao, a veteran power leveler in Starsea, was thrown into the transmigration army by a mysterious force from the East. He was transformed into an NPC with a player panel and returned to the time before the open beta of Starsea. He resolutely chose the most difficult mechanical class. Warships lined up across the starry sea, star mechs soared like dragons, psionic cannons ravaged the heavens and earth, and an endless mechanical army quietly waited in their personal storage. One person is an entire legion! If it weren't for the players, this book would be a serious and proper isekai (another world) story... As NPCs, normal NPCs offer a full range of functions to players... Issuing quests? Adjusting affinity? Teaching skills? Wait a minute, I recognize all these players. Well, the real world has also returned to what it was ten years ago. Group 2: 157302881 Group 3: 884339155 VIP Group: 547599250 (Requires 10,000 follower points for administrator approval)

24 一 One Slash to Carve a Path Through Life and Death 一刀劈开生死路 Night and Snow夜与雪Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted One slash cleaves open the road between life and death; two feet step through the gates of right and wrong! Ordinary people wield extraordinary firearms capable of destroying heaven and earth; Martial artists cultivate secret martial arts capable of demolishing cities and destroying nations; This is a world where the weak are not ants and the strong are not gods. A young man paralyzed in bed, filled with resen 0Votes334.2kRecs236kFans

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My new book, *Extreme Fist Tyrant*, has been released! Please add it to your collection and recommend it! With a single slash, he cleaves the path between life and death; with two feet, he steps out of the gate of right and wrong! Ordinary people wield extraordinary firearms capable of destroying the heavens and the earth; Martial artists cultivate secret martial arts techniques capable of destroying cities and nations; This is a world where the weak are not ants and the strong are not gods. A young man, paralyzed in bed and filled with resentment and unwillingness, is reborn in a different world!

25 机EN Mechanical God Emperor 机械神皇 Assets Skyrocket资产暴增Eastern Fantasy4.7M WordsCompleted In the primary material plane, sorcerers rule over everything. Powerful sorcerers wield terrifying strength, enough to overturn rivers and seas. They capture gods, enslave demons, and colonize and rule one plane after another. Their civilization reaches its height, and they establish one glorious, prosperous, and mighty Sorcerer Dynasty after another. After the Eighth Sorcerer Dynasty falls into decline, powerful gods, wicked demons, cunning devils, and forbidden monsters, one terrifying race af 2Votes399.5kRecs259.7kFans

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In a prime material plane ruled by warlocks, powerful warlocks possess terrifying, overwhelming power. They captured gods, enslaved demons, and colonized and dominated plane after plane, reaching the pinnacle of prosperity and establishing one magnificent and incomparably powerful warlock dynasty after another. After the fall of the Eighth Warlock Dynasty, powerful gods, evil demons, cunning devils, and forbidden monsters—one terrifying race after another—began to stir. Yang Feng, accompanied by an intelligent robot from the Xi Clan, traveled to this prime material plane and embarked on the path of a sorcerer as an alchemist, seeking the secrets of immortality. My completed works include "Invincible Insect Race in Another World," "God Card," "God and Demon System," and "Peerless God and Demon." VIP group 262012178 (full subscription required); Regular group 300847271

26 神 The God-Tier Emotion System 神级情绪系统 Wu Ling五陵Urban1.1M WordsCompleted He gets an Emotion Sticker Pack, and from then on, your emotions are mine to control. Your joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness are all up to me! This is a lighthearted, goofy story about a penniless transmigrator who gains the power to control emotions… … The author’s completed novel, A System Meets a Mental Patient, has no missed updates and is full of integrity. 0Votes74.9kRecs55.2kFans

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Get a collection of emotional emojis, and from now on—I'll control your emotions, and I'll dictate your joys and sorrows! This is a lighthearted, funny, and absurd story about a penniless time traveler who gains the ability to control his emotions... The author has a completed work, "When the System Meets the Mentally Ill," with no record of interrupted updates, demonstrating a high level of integrity.

27 主 The Main God's Black Shop 主神的黑店 Years Gone By流年往事Infinite Myriad Worlds1.8M WordsOngoing Chu He acquired a damaged Main God and started his own black-shop business. “Main God, after I die, please scatter my ashes in the sea.” “Why?” “So I can keep riding the waves even after I’m dead.” This is a story of trading across the myriad heavens, and of a crooked merchant’s freewheeling journey. Take life and death in stride. If anyone dares defy you, fight them!!! P.S. I’ve already completed the acclaimed novel Transcending Time and Space. My track record is solid, so read with conf 0Votes262.6kRecs508.6kFans

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Chu He obtained a damaged main god and began his career as a black market dealer. "God, after I die, please scatter my ashes in the sea." "Why?" "Even if I die, I'll still live life to the fullest." This is a story of trading across the heavens, the wandering path of a ruthless merchant. Take life and death lightly, and fight if you disagree! P. S.: I already have a completed masterpiece, "Time Travel," guaranteed by my integrity, so you can read it with confidence. QQ group: 627622873

28 诸 The Strongest Boss Across the Heavens 诸天最强BOSS Crossing the Mortal World渡红尘Infinite Myriad Worlds2.2M WordsCompleted Mo Chen transmigrated to an interstellar age thousands of years in the future. He thought he would live out a quiet life, but when the System he carried with him awakened, everything changed! System, I get that you sent me traveling through the Myriad Worlds with game cheats, and made me invincible from the start! But what’s with these holiday events? Qingming Festival: 0Votes210.4kRecs285.8kFans

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My new book, "Reshaping the World: Reinventing Mythology," has been uploaded. Those who are interested can check it out. Mo Chen transmigrated to the interstellar era thousands of years in the future, expecting to live a mundane life. But when the system he carried with him awakened, he discovered that everything had changed! System, you let me use a game cheat to travel through countless worlds, making me invincible from the very beginning! But what on earth is this festival activity of yours? On Qingming Festival, a time when a hundred ghosts roam the earth! Nie Xiaoqian, Sadako, and all sorts of ghosts from various worlds appear in the magical city of the interstellar era! On the Dragon Boat Festival, the Dragon Emperor appears in the world! The legendary Qin Shi Huang has been resurrected, and the immortal Terracotta Army has reappeared on Earth! On the Double Ninth Festival, nine dragons pull a coffin atop Mount Tai; on New Year's Eve, a water monster ravages the Pacific Ocean. When powerful beings from all realms invaded interstellar space and legendary myths descended upon the world, the magnificent interstellar era embarked on a path of complete collapse. (Book club group 1: 612955506. Book club group 2: 375786961)

29 网 Online Gaming: The Azure City Sword Immortal 网游之青城剑仙 Taihu Overlord太湖霸王Gaming2.5M WordsCompleted “An immortal lays a hand upon my crown; with our hair tied together, we receive eternal life.” This is a cultivation game that is at once real and illusory, telling the story of a Qingcheng disciple who ventures forth with sword in hand through a world beyond the mortal realm. There is no rebirth, only the clash of courage and wisdom; There is no foreknowledge, only the interplay of skill and strategy. 2Votes162.6kRecs105kFans

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An immortal touched my head, and I was granted eternal life. This is a fantasy-themed Xianxia game, telling the story of a Qingcheng disciple wielding his sword in a world beyond. There was no rebirth, but rather a clash of courage and wisdom; There are no prophets, but there is an intersection of technology and strategy.

31 法 The Immortal Path of Dharma Forms 法相仙途 Drifting Eastward泛东流Xianxia4.6M WordsCompleted Zhang Fan is an ordinary cultivator. What advantage can a second life give him? A rugged path to immortality, a long road to eternal life. Countless geniuses have fallen without a second thought. The masters of the immortal sects, demonic overlords, and thousand-year-old monsters: aren't they all exceptionally gifted and blessed with extraordinary fortunes? How can he trample them all beneath his feet and reach the pinnacle of the world? 0Votes408.5kRecs179.1kFans

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Zhang Fan, an ordinary cultivator. What advantages can being reborn as a second person bring him? A rugged path to immortality, a long and arduous journey to life. Many exceptionally talented individuals have perished without hesitation. Immortal masters, demonic overlords, and ancient demons—which of them wasn't exceptionally talented and had extraordinary opportunities? How can we trample them underfoot and reach the top of the world? Dharma Image V Group [Eastward Flowing Harbor]: 101752996. Joining the group requires verification of fan points. Dharma Image General Groups: 108585569 (Full), 113143703 (Full), 109106653 (New), 86360209 (New), 82658744 (New)

32 地 The Underworld Returns to the Mortal Realm 地府重临人间 Lianshan Yizi连山易子Urban3.1M WordsCompleted A mysterious tattoo of a blue-faced, fanged demon led Feng Qingyan to personally usher in an age of ghosts and gods. 0Votes233.8kRecs233.5kFans

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A mysterious blue-faced, fanged tattoo led Feng Qingyan to usher in an era of ghosts and gods.

33 无 Invincible Hero System 无敌英雄系统 Wangchuan's Three Crossings忘川三途Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted Transmigrate to another world and become possessed by heroes. The successor of the Sword God? Sorry, we have nameless Heavenly Swords, Dugu the Sword Saint, Ximen Chuixue, and a whole host of Sword Gods here. An unrivaled mighty general? I'm afraid not. Xiang Yu the Conqueror, Dian Wei the Chiyou, Yan Guiren the God of War: who dares take them on? What, you're a god descended from the heavens? Come on over. The Abandoned Heavenly Emperor will teach you how to be a god... 0Votes142.9kRecs245.6kFans

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Transmigrating to another world, a hero is possessed. Successor of the Sword God? Sorry, there's a whole bunch of Sword Gods here, including Heavenly Sword Nameless, Sword Saint Dugu, and Ximen Chuixue. Unrivaled warriors? I'm sorry, Xiang Yu the Overlord, Dian Wei the Chiyou, Yan Guiren the God of War—who dares to challenge them? What? You're a god incarnate? Come, come, here's a self-proclaimed Emperor of Abandoned Heaven who will teach you how to be a god...

35 武 The Endless Reincarnation of Martial Arts 武道之无尽轮回 Winter Sun冬日之阳Infinite Myriad Worlds1.8M WordsCompleted I forge this body across three thousand worlds, and I reign supreme over the six paths of reincarnation! The Three Kingdoms, Wind and Cloud, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Investiture of the Gods… I have left my mark in all these worlds. As history becomes legend and legends turn into myths, I continue onward along the boundless path of martial arts, until I become eternal… 0Votes37.3kRecs113.2kFans

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I have been tempered through three thousand worlds, and I am the supreme one in the six realms of reincarnation! The Three Kingdoms, the turbulent times, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Investiture of the Gods... My traces can be found in these worlds. When history becomes legend, and legend solidifies into myth, I will continue to walk the vast path of martial arts until I become eternal... Book club group: 164692113. New book uploaded, titled "Rise of the Heavens". Please support it!

37 超 Super Magic Architect 超魔构筑师 Carved Feather刻羽Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted Laozi, the founder of magical philosophy? Confucius, the father of the spell system? Han Fei, the cartographer of arcane laws? Mozi, a pioneer of alchemy and arcane forging? Yu the Great, the “Frost Whipper”? Jiang Shang, the “Dragon Angler”? Li Yuanba, the “Thunderstorm Ripper”? And what is the “Predictor” dwelling deep within his soul? My new book, Mecha Customization Master, is now online. Please give it a home... 0Votes220.9kRecs148.2kFans

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Was Lao Tzu the founder of the philosophy of magic? Was Confucius the founder of the legal system? Han Fei, is he a mapper of arcane rules? Was Mozi a pioneer of alchemy and magic forging? "The Frost Whipper" Yu the Great? "The Dragon Angler" Jiang Shang? "The Thunderstorm Ripper" Li Yuanba? Furthermore, what is the "deducer" that dwells within one's own soul? My new book, "Master of Mecha Customization," has been uploaded. Looking for sponsors...

38 超 Transmigration Across Time and Space 超时空穿越 Years Gone By流年往事Infinite Myriad Worlds1.9M WordsCompleted Li Yue obtained a treasure that could let him transmigrate through time and space, setting him on his journey through the ages… This is the story of a man who becomes the ultimate boss! 0Votes151.1kRecs332.8kFans

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Li Yue obtained a treasure that could travel through time and space, thus beginning his journey of time travel... This is the story of a man who becomes the ultimate boss! My new book, "The Supreme God's Black Shop," is now available! Welcome, brothers, to check it out!

40 最EN The Ultimate Boss System 最强boss系统 Feng Qiyue封七月Martial Arts4.6M WordsCompleted What is the martial world? Is it dominating all under heaven and ruling an age, or making enemies of everyone and stirring up the winds of change? Reborn into a new life with the strongest Boss System, Su Xin can obtain the techniques and martial skills of every Boss from the martial arts worlds of his previous life. “My name is Su Xin. I always keep my word.” 7Votes1.3MRecs1.1MFans

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What is Jianghu (, a term referring to the martial arts world or the martial arts community)? Will he dominate the world with his fists and reign supreme for eternity, or will he be an enemy of ten thousand and stir up the winds of change? Reborn into this world, with the strongest boss system at his disposal, Su Xin can acquire the martial arts techniques and skills of all the boss characters from his previous life's martial arts world. "My name is Su Xin, and I keep my word."

41 极EN Way of the Devil 极道天魔 Get Lost滚开Xianxia3.9M WordsCompleted New book: Dark Night of Desperation, I Alone Am an Immortal in a Strange World. Search for it if you’re interested. Demons and monsters run rampant, and the people suffer. Divine weapons and demonic blades shine over the land. A game modifier on Lu Sheng’s phone accidentally became a supernatural ability in his mind. It also became his only lifeline in this dark, chaotic age. 29Votes4MRecs2.3MFans

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My new book, "Desperate Night, A Mysterious World Where I Stand Alone," is available for download. Those interested can search for it and read it. Demons roam freely, and the world suffers. Divine weapons and demonic blades shine brightly over the land. A game modifier on a mobile phone unexpectedly became a superpower in Lu Sheng's mind. It also became his only support in this dark and chaotic world.

42 无 Infinite Evolution of Strange Beasts 无限之异兽进化 Joyful Voice欢声Light Novel770k WordsCompleted After being set up by the Lord God, Su Kai found himself transformed into a hunter... Uh, a snake? To survive and escape the Lord God's control, Su Kai embarked on a path of endless evolution and mutation. He has many names: Harbinger of Calamity, Abyssal Fiend, Wing of Death, and more. The dragons regard him as a heretic, the churches call him humanity's greatest enemy, while fanatics hail him as the Seventh True God. 0Votes81kRecs161.7kFans

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Su Kai, who was tricked by the main god, actually changed his identity and became a hunter... Uh, a snake? In order to survive and to break free from the control of the main god, Su Kai embarked on an endless path of evolution and mutation. He has many names: Symbol of Calamity, Abyss Monster, Deathwing, and so on. The dragon race viewed him as a heretic, religious sects said he was humanity's greatest enemy, while fanatics called him the Seventh God.