Cool Breezes and Fizzy Drinks 凉风与碳酸饮料

1 还EN I Can't Repay My Student Loans, So I Hunt Demons on the Side 还不起学贷的我只好兼职猎魔 Xiao Xisui小夕岁Light Novel1.3M WordsOngoing [Averaging 20,000 paid subscriptions, so read with confidence!] [The most lighthearted and delightful fantasy light novel!] Gordon transmigrates to Londinium, in an age of steam and the supernatural, and becomes a poor student at the Royal Academy of Natural Sciences. No noble birth, no family fortune, just a hundred pounds of student debt. And a pair of eyes that can see the truth of Source Matter! To everyone else: waste, pollutants, trash. But Gordon sees: [The radiant Source Matter "Unbroken 9.3kVotes114.4kRecs777.2kFans

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[20,000 average subscriptions, read with confidence!] [The most lighthearted and enjoyable fantasy light novel!] Gordon travels to Lundnium in the steam-powered supernatural era and becomes a poor student at the Royal Academy of Sciences. He had no noble birth, no family inheritance, and only a 100-pound student loan. In addition, a pair of eyes that can see the truth of the source! To others: waste, pollutants, garbage. Gordon saw: [The radiant essence "Unbroken String" enhances the synchronization of the nervous and physical systems.] The moist source substance, "Submerged Memories," is used for forgetting and erasing things. The burgeoning source substance, "bottomless hunger," incentivizes people to devour even more. It's just... Gordon gradually discovered that as long as you are bold, there is wealth everywhere in the darkness. The whole world relies on experience to identify source quality. He knows what's good, avoids pitfalls, devours source quality, and strengthens himself. So he worked part-time hunting demons while also scavenging bargains, never missing a chance to make money. A noblewoman invests in him, a hunter moves into his house with a sword, and a mysterious scholar invites him to pursue the truth together. The Empire hired him as an investigator, the professor treated him as a disciple, and the cultists cursed his name at the bottom of the Blackwater River. From an unknown nobody to someone the whole world can't ignore. One day, he saw... [The essence of mythology, "The Truth of the Whole World." Effect: Ascension to Godhood]

2 伊EN Pillars of Aethel 伊塔之柱 Crimson Flame绯炎Gaming8.6M WordsOngoing Welcome to Aitalia, the kingdom above the drifting clouds. Let us open the door, take up our staffs, and adventure. It all begins here: Across the hills between cloud and sea, where grass ripples like waves and shallow rivers gleam; Across fields flowing with gold and honey, laden with laughter, while beneath Rodale's low houses, gentle songs drift through the air. Through Aegon's ancient forests, where vines twist through the darkness and whispers linger; Over lofty ridges and towering mountain 372Votes1.7MRecs498.1kFans

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Welcome to Aetaria, the kingdom above the clouds. Let's push open the door, pick up our canes, and the adventure begins here— Passing through hills where clouds meet the sea, like floating waves on the grass, the shallow river glistens; The fields, flowing with gold and honey, are filled with laughter; beneath the low houses of Rodale, soft songs drift. Passing through the ancient, dense forest of Egon, where vines grow wildly in the shadows and whispers linger; Beyond towering mountains and lofty peaks, shadowy figures lurk in the underworld, fraught with danger, and the sword reflects light. The story of a boy chasing his dreams, where a dragon soars through the sky and above the clouds, its wings outstretched. Even after time has passed, the fire in the hearth still burns brightly.

3 无 Endless Debt 无尽债务 AndlaoLight Novel4.4M WordsCompleted “Hello, my name is Borogo Lazarus. I'm a debtor.” The wounds on Borogo's face were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye. The blood still on his face flowed back into the wound, and his skin joined together again, as if time were turning back. Facing the demon, who was dying in terror, he spoke softly. “This is my ‘gift,’ the ‘debt’ I owe.” … Sixty-six years ago, with the end of the Scorched Earth War, Ophis, the Oathbound City, rose from the ruins of the Holy City. Sixty-six years later, 44Votes285.4kRecs1MFans

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"Hello, my name is Bologna Lazarus, a debtor." The wounds on Bologna's face were healing at a visible speed. The blood that had remained on his face was flowing back, and his skin was piecing itself back together, as if time had turned back. He spoke softly to the demon who was terrified and about to die. "This is my 'gift' and my 'debt'." Sixty-six years ago, with the end of the Scorched Earth Fury, Oath City Opus rose from the ruins of the Holy City. Sixty-six years later, the Kogardal Empire and the Rhine Alliance, two behemoths spanning the continent, are plotting yet another war that will engulf everything. The Bureau of Order, the King's Secret Sword, the Brotherhood of Truth, the Cult of Corruption, the Group of Mysteries... Beings lurking in the shadows of history attempt to join this grand carnival. Beneath the veil, the devils revel in the suffering of mortals, savor the value of their sacrifices, manipulate fate, and bestow curses and blessings. Watching as mortals, who were originally of the same kind, hate and kill each other...

4 圣 Has the Paladin Fallen Today? 圣武士今天堕落了吗？ Astonishing Chainsaw Man惊世喜锯人Western Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [A quasi-religious setting] [Satisfying combat] [Multiple heroines] (The author has received eggs from a church, so this isn't just made up.) Paladin Sean's A Guide to Resisting Corruption was widely praised as soon as it went on sale, though a small number of aberrant beings raised doubts: “Mr. Sean, how have you managed to avoid corruption while acting in such complete opposition to this book?” The evil god rushed up to Sean, waving its tentacles. All 1,232 of its mouths asked the question at 297Votes12.8kRecs80.6kFans

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[Religious-like worldview], [Exhilarating combat], [Multiple female protagonists] (The author received eggs from the church; this is not a fabrication.) Sean the Paladin's Guide to Rejecting Corruption was widely praised upon its release, but a small number of people raised questions: "Mr. Sean, how have you managed to avoid falling into corruption despite going against the book's teachings?" The evil god brandished its tentacles and rushed towards Sean, its 1,232 mouths asking the question simultaneously. "Don't understand, huh?" Sean laughed as he drew his sword and swung it forcefully. "Dear viewers, if you truly cannot escape the vortex of depravity, why not try this move—" "Kill the source of corruption." Important note before viewing: Guidelines are always correct, but reality occasionally goes wrong. 1. Evil is allergic to iron and fire. 2. Wizards are good people, but it's unlikely that wizards are good people. 3. Mr. Sean's special skill is that his attacks on people are extremely painful, and the same goes for attacking monsters. 4. Most evil beings are afraid of pain, but a minority have masochistic tendencies. 5. Expelling evil is the first priority; one must not become addicted to killing. 6. All entities that claim to be gods are evil gods. 7. Beautiful girls are more alluring and corrupting than evil gods. 8. When you feel lost, you can kill a few wizards to relieve your boredom, but don't spend the night with girls. 9. You can do this when you're not feeling lost.

5 升 The Eve of Ascension 升格前夜 AndlaoSci-Fi547k WordsCompleted The year is 2042. Ammonia City, a wondrous metropolis brimming with desire and prosperity. Led by Shenwei Technologies, the revolution in cognitive networks and avatar bodies is reshaping every aspect of human life and ushering the world into an unprecedented new era. Yet behind all this glory, dissociative illness is quietly spreading in the shadows, poised to strike. Avatar assassins, ascension technology, the Shepherd Project, the Immortality Program... Are they blessings, or traps? This city 0Votes31.3kRecs73kFans

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The year is 2042 AD. Anyan City, a miraculous city full of desire and prosperity, is reshaping every aspect of human life and leading the world into an unprecedented new era under the guidance of Shenwei Technology, with the revolution of consciousness networks and incarnation bodies. However, behind this glory, the disease of separation is quietly spreading in the shadows, poised to strike. Becoming an assassin, ascension technology, the shepherd plan, the immortality scheme... Is all of this a blessing or a trap? This city always tempts you with a glimmer of hope, whether it's a dream woven from lies or a utopia constructed from illusions, it's all so close, within reach, that it makes people willing to be moths to a flame, risking their lives. Today, a great juncture in human history has arrived, and the dawn of ethnic upgrading is beginning to appear. On the eve of this transformation, I was one of those dream chasers.

6 鼠 Do Ratfolk Dream of the Elven Sacred Tree? 鼠人会梦到精灵圣树吗 De De Di De得德地的Western Fantasy681k WordsOngoing At seven years old, Fafner, the son of a servant in an elven noble’s household with ratfolk blood in his veins, was still scrubbing floors. The corridor was a hundred and fifty paces long. He had to scrub it back and forth several times. Fortunately, he looked human, and overt discrimination was forbidden by law. Every night before he fell asleep, the “ledger” in Fafner’s mind would open by itself. The words he had stayed up memorizing and the bookkeeping skills he had learned turned into progre 6Votes5kRecs7.3kFans

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Fafnir, who transmigrated into the body of the son of a servant in an elven noble family and had rat-man blood flowing through his veins, was still wiping floors at the age of seven. The corridor, which is 150 steps long, was wiped clean several times. Fortunately, he looks like a human being, and overt discrimination is prohibited by law. Every night before falling asleep, Fafnir's mental "ledger" would automatically open. The words I memorized and the bookkeeping skills I learned over the years, which I stayed up all night to study, have turned into progress bars that are now full. It wasn't until the steward accepted the three gold pounds his parents had saved for two years and put him on the carriage to go to grammar school that he finally got on. He had no idea what awaited him at grammar school. But at least, he finally had the chance to look up and see the legendary sacred tree of spirits.

7 超EN Superhuman Extinction Guide 超人灭绝指南 Xi Chi汐尺Light Novel1.2M WordsOngoing Ke Mingqing transmigrated. When he looked up from the dinner table, he discovered that his family members were an extremely complicated bunch: “superheroes,” “magical girls,” “alien invaders,” “mythical vessels,” “Containment Bureau agents,” and “mutants.” Every member of the family was doing their best to keep their secrets, trying to act as ordinary as possible around one another. And he was a player. This is a story of making choices, struggling, and growing between life and family. 2.7kVotes91.8kRecs470.9kFans

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Ke Mingqing had transmigrated. When he looked up at the dining table, he discovered that his family members were composed of extremely complex elements: — "Superheroes", "magical girls", "alien invaders", "mythical carriers", "Bureau of Control agents", "mutants". Every family member tries their best to keep their secrets and act like an ordinary person in front of their family. He, on the other hand, is a gamer. This is a story about choosing, struggling, and growing between life and family.

8 赛EN Cyber Hero Chronicles 赛博英雄传 My Way Is Never Alone吾道长不孤Sci-Fi3.6M WordsOngoing What is martial skill? Martial arts have nothing to do with music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, nor with treasured artifacts or secret manuals. And there aren't all that many unrivaled champions, either. Martial arts are a skill, a way for the weak to seize an opportunity and turn their blades on the strong. What is chivalry? Chivalry isn't romance or traditional culture, and it has nothing to do with being gentle, kind, courteous, and frugal. Chivalry is violence, a bayonet forged for a tyr 628Votes1.8MRecs549.6kFans

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What is martial arts? Martial arts have nothing to do with music, chess, calligraphy, or painting; they have nothing to do with treasures or secret manuals; and there are no so many "world's best" martial arts. Martial arts are a skill, a skill that allows the weak to seize an opportunity to wield their swords against the strong. What is chivalry? Chivalry is not about romance or traditional culture; it has nothing to do with gentleness, kindness, respect, frugality, or modesty. Chivalry is violence; it's the bayonet forged by those forced into banditry for a tyrant. Cao Mo allied with Ke, then returned to Lu and invaded its territory. Zhuan Zhu presented roasted meat, pacified Wu, and usurped the throne. Zhang Di cried in the marketplace, then avenged his lord by smearing the latrine. He cut his throat to plead his case, acting swiftly and decisively. The tyrannical Qin dynasty stole his spirit, while cowards gained courage. This is a martial arts story. In the 1930s, a group of like-minded young people came together to work towards changing the world. Then, two hundred years later, in a certain landfill, Xiang Shan, the progenitor of cyber martial arts who had recreated the world and established his own system, woke up while chanting the name of his enemy, having lost all his memories. "Perhaps it's because I lost back then that the world has become the way it is..." "Then this time, I will not lose!" This is the story of one person who changed the world once again!

9 异 The Age of Anomalies 异常纪元 The Sheep Who Keeps Shoggoths放修格斯的羊Sci-Fi1.3M WordsOngoing The laws of physics are dying, and the world is becoming a draft gone mad. Everything we know as common sense is slowly failing. Sudden cancer, a whale carcass on a mountaintop, snake eyes on the highway… As reality falls apart, can reason lead us to the end? 6Votes27kRecs98.7kFans

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The laws of physics are dying, and the world has become a draft of madness. All the common sense we know is slowly failing. Sudden cancer, whale carcasses on mountaintops, snake eyes on highways… When reality crumbles, can reason lead us to the end? Reader group: 974541229.

10 时 Time Stop Is Just One of My Archaeology Skills 时间停止只是考古学技能的一部分 Lost Sun Sail迷路的太阳帆Sci-Fi1.2M WordsOngoing There is a view in cybernetics. Humans, like gears, can also be regarded as machines. They can even serve as feedback hubs controlled by machines, acting as the core of information processing. Such is the relationship between the world and people. And so, after waking from a hibernation pod following an accident, Lin Xia discovered that whenever he didn't move, time stopped! 126Votes13.7kRecs75.8kFans

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There is a viewpoint in cybernetics. Humans, like gears, can also be considered a kind of machine, and can even serve as a feedback center under mechanical control, acting as the core of information processing. This is the relationship between the world and people. Then. Lin Xia awoke from a hibernation pod after an accident. He discovered that when he didn't move, time stood still!

11 玩 After the Players Are Reborn 玩家重生以后 Songshi Qi颂世歧Light Novel1.6M WordsOngoing After being reborn, I, a man guilty of every imaginable evil, decided to turn over a new leaf. Within three days, I paid off the gambling debts my father had racked up, joined the greatest sect under heaven, and found my nemesis from my previous life. I was going to take revenge on her. To achieve my goal, I became her fellow disciple, helped her kill her enemies, and saved her parents. Her fondness for me grew day by day, but I kept resisting her advances and refused every kindness she offered. 277Votes49.7kRecs233.5kFans

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After being reborn, I, who had committed countless evils, decided to turn over a new leaf. Within three days, he will pay off his father's gambling debts, join the number one sect in the world, and find his nemesis from his past life. I want to get revenge on her. To achieve my goal, I became her fellow disciple, helping her kill her enemies and save her parents. Her feelings for me grew stronger every day, but I always resisted her advances and refused any of her kindness. Trusted elders, childhood playmates, long-lost sisters, aloof and lonely temple keeper, a princess living deep in the palace... I will take away everyone who is close to her. When she loses everything, she will only be able to rely on me. I will then send her an invitation: "Welcome to my and your sister's wedding." . I want to see her expression of impotent rage. · · · I regret it. I repent for my actions. But enemies can never be lovers. Can you let me go? "Can't." [Multiple Heroines] [Rebirth Stories] [Player Panel]

12 在 Reincarnated as a Prince in a Twisted Fairy Tale World 在童话世界当霸王怎么了？ Embrace the Glory of Battle拥抱战斗的荣耀Light Novel1.0M WordsCompleted What's it like to transmigrate and become a prince? Handsome looks, outstanding talent, absolute power... Great! I suppose the next part of the story is me governing diligently and making my mark on the world! Hehe, I'm definitely going to conquer the world! But when Faust picked up the shoe his dance partner had lost, he suddenly understood. So this is a fairy-tale world after all! But can someone tell me... What does it mean for "Snow White" to bring winter with her beauty and drive people mad 0Votes25.9kRecs205.2kFans

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What's it like to be transported into the body of a prince? Handsome appearance, outstanding talent, absolute power... Very good, I suppose what follows is my script for working hard and making great strides! Hehe, I'm determined to conquer the world! But when Faust picked up his dance partner's lost shoe, he suddenly realized what had happened. So this is a fairy tale world! But can anyone tell me...? What does it mean to bring winter with beauty and to bestow a "Snow White" with a song that makes one infatuated? What is meant by the Blood Moon's Generation of Families, the hunter "Little Red Riding Hood" who hunts down the Elders? What does it mean to be the "Daughter of the Sea," who rules over the vast blue sea and judges all living beings on land? This fairytale world seems a bit too extreme. Brother, with these world-destroying monsters around, how am I supposed to dominate the world? (Annoyed)

13 我 My Cyberpsychosis Is a Quest Prompt 我的赛博精神病是任务提示 Patterned Sandalwood檀木有纹Sci-Fi1.2M WordsOngoing This is Eden City. Multinational high-tech corporations have risen to power, controlling every aspect of people's lives. The gap between rich and poor has begun to widen at an unprecedented rate. Cybernetic modifications and dangerous deals fill every corner. High tech, low living standards. On rainy nights beneath the neon lights, gunfire devours the troubled dreams of the sleepless. People have grown accustomed to upgrading themselves with cybernetic limbs. But excessive modification graduall 63Votes68.4kRecs145.2kFans

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This is Eden. The rise of major multinational high-tech companies has led to their control over all aspects of people's lives, resulting in an unprecedented widening of the gap between the rich and poor in society. Prosthetic modification and dangerous transactions permeate every corner. High technology, low quality of life; neon lights illuminate high-rise buildings on rainy nights, while gunfire devours the peaceful dreams of insomniacs. —— People have become accustomed to upgrading themselves with prosthetics. However, excessive modification can gradually cause the user's consciousness to collapse, a condition also known as cyberpsychosis. They almost all share one fate: He went insane, was wanted by the police, made the news, and was beaten to a pulp. —— And you, John. He lost his job and his insurance coverage was terminated. He was diagnosed with cyberpsychosis and was nearing the end of his life. You'll see a lot of strange prompts that guide you to do crazy things, and you'll be rewarded for doing so. Connections, funding, materials, prosthetics, equipment... —— Gangs, camps, companies Wanderers, mercenaries, debt collectors Cyber Medic, Armored Thug, Cyber Psychopath —— Your cyberpsychosis seems a bit complicated. Your fate and identity have become elusive. —— Alright, let's begin today's task. Loading

14 幽 The Ghost Knight King’s Dungeon Project 幽魂骑士王的地下城工程 Deep-Sea Fish Tank深海鱼缸Western Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Dungeon construction and management meets exploration and travel in another world, a two-in-one adventure. Design influences include Darkest Dungeon, Made in Abyss, Delicious in Dungeon, The Lord of the Rings, Overlord, and Dark Souls. Xia Mo'an, a fan of hardcore base-building and resource-management games, is summoned by Talia Ronove, a mixed-blood demon who has reached the end of her rope. He transmigrates to another world and unexpectedly takes possession of an ancient suit of cursed armor. 233Votes68.4kRecs166.9kFans

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[Dungeon construction and operation + otherworldly exploration and travel, a combination of elements, with design elements including: Darkest Dungeon/From Abyss/Delicious in Dungeon/The Lord of the Rings/Overlord/Dark Souls] Xia Moan, a hardcore base building and resource management game enthusiast, is summoned by Talia Ronoway, a half-demon who is at her wit's end, and travels to another world. He accidentally possesses an ancient cursed armor and starts from scratch in the harsh underground demon realm to build the strongest demon king city! What? Building dungeons is difficult? Here's the "Alien Underground Colony Construction System"! The most advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic, and the most rational science will incorporate magic into its system! The stage for elven lords, dwarven princes, and demi-humans is gradually coming to an end. The struggle between four kingdoms, the war of kings—the age of humanity has only just begun! The world is so big, why not go and see it? The tunnels of the Earth-Eating Demon Worms form an underground ecological labyrinth. The desolate land is the gold mine and burial ground of the adventurers' alliance, and the backyard of the demon rulers! Stone warriors, tower wizards, war knights, and alchemical cannons. The armored, unseen lord has arrived, to incite war among the nations! The Blood Sword Alliance, the Green Leaf Pact, the Iron Hall and the Grand Vizier's Tent. The war between the new king and the old lord, the north wind brings news, and the collapsing ruins of Rondoran are filled with the howling of demonic insects! In a world abandoned by the gods, who can inherit their legacy? On the stage set up by the gods, who can discover the past of the stars? A knight's journey through another world, a fantastical and legendary adventure.

15 余EN Embers of the Gun 余烬之铳 AndlaoWestern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted This is a damned Victorian fantasy novel. Add a spoonful of steam engines to get that damned tech tree moving! Add a spoonful of love and hatred to give everyone a good reason to fight! Add a spoonful of insanity to make this dark world a little lighter, then finish with a spoonful of calamity for the main boss... Wait! Damn it, I added too much! Year 931 of the Yin Erwei Ge calendar. The city I live in has been named the most advanced city in the West. The main reason? World-changing steam 13Votes220.3kRecs612kFans

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This is a Victorian fantasy novel with a twist of fate. Add a spoonful of steam engine, and let that damned tech tree move! Add a spoonful of love and hate, and everyone'll have a reason to fight each other! Add a spoonful of madness, and make this dark world a little lighter, and finally, add a spoonful of natural disaster as the main boss... Wait! Holy crap, that's too much! The year was 931 in the Ingvig calendar. My city has been rated as the most advanced city in the West. The main reason is the world-shaking steam technology, a new technology and a source of chaos. Undeniably, the fact remains that people continue to flock to live here. This city will always give you a glimmer of hope, whether it's a lie or an illusion, it's so close, so within reach, that it makes you risk your life for it. A psychedelic city. I am a dream chaser.

16 蛮EN The Barbarian Starts Thinking 蛮子开始寻思了 The New Concept of Dragon-Slaying新概念屠龙Western Fantasy822k WordsCompleted I Have a Plan! After Cas transmigrates to a world of swords and sorcery, he discovers that eating mushrooms and thinking up an inspired idea lets him carry out all sorts of bizarre plans, making him the king of ideas in the Grieving Mountains. [So my great-great-great... grandfather was a chatterbox and a total goofball] [This damned arranged marriage! What do you mean the werewolf is my wife?] [No one in this world understands alchemy better than me] [I know astrology better than every divinati 0Votes2.9kRecs15.5kFans

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I have a plan! Kas, who travels through a world of swords and magic, discovers that by eating mushrooms and generating inspiration, he can complete all sorts of bizarre plans and become the idea king of the Sorrowful Mountains. My great-great-great-grandfather was actually a talkative and funny guy. [Damn arranged marriage! What do you mean, "The werewolf is my wife"?] No one in this world knows alchemy better than me. I know more about astrology than any prophet. I'm thinking of sending a succubus to all the unmarried young men in the tribe, so they won't always be fighting each other in heat. "I just want to be a happy, carefree warrior, drinking and singing every day, beating up Southerners, goblins, drow sprouts, liches, dragons... And playing a staring game with Medusa." "What's wrong with me, a barbarian with only 5 points of intelligence, thinking too much? Just because I've been fooled by the gods and all spirits, I have to become a great shaman?"

17 全 I'm the Only One Who Dreams 全人类只有我做梦 Rapture狂喜Sci-Fi1.8M WordsCompleted This is a world without dreams. Once people fall asleep, they lie unconscious until they wake. But one day, a person who could dream appeared in this world. He fell into that empty dream world. It was chaotic, desolate, twisted, and lawless… To protect himself, he brought some things in. And he also took some things out, returning them to those “people without dreams.” 42Votes26.4kRecs56.8kFans

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This is a world without dreams. When humans fall asleep, they enter a long, unconscious slumber until they awaken. But one day, a person with a dream appeared in this world. He fell into that empty dream world. This place is chaotic, desolate, distorted, and disordered... In order to protect himself, he brought some things in, and at the same time, he took some things out and returned them to those people. "Humans without dreams".

18 王EN Kingdom’s Bloodline 王国血脉 The Sword Without a Master无主之剑Western Fantasy5.0M WordsOngoing A lowly beggar, a noble prince, a monster hated by the whole world. If you had three paths before you, which would you choose to be happy? Tyles has no answer. He only knows that he has arrived in a vast and turbulent otherworld, facing a future set to nightmare difficulty: the glorious empire fell a thousand years ago, the rotten royal house is beyond saving, the legendary holy war is shrouded in darkness, and the divided world is in turmoil. And Tyles has nothing. All he has left is an unshaka 88Votes1.5MRecs766.2kFans

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A lowly beggar, a sacred and noble prince, a monster that is the enemy of the world—if you have three paths before you, which one will bring you more happiness? Thales had no answer. All he knew was that he had arrived in a magnificent and turbulent other world, facing a future of nightmare difficulty: a glorious empire had perished a thousand years ago, a corrupt royal family was beyond redemption, the legendary holy war was shrouded in mystery, and the divided world was in turmoil. Thales had nothing. All he had left was his unwavering self, his courage to survive against all odds, and his uncompromising creed. "A king does not honor bloodlines, but bloodlines are honored because of a king." Darkness washes away the light, and fire forges true steel; thus begins the story of the forbidden prince. PS: Book Quiz - Who exactly is the female lead? Is she really just a character in the ending theme? Book lovers' QQ group: It's been bombed four times, I'm too lazy to rebuild it.

19 钢 Steel, Gunpowder, and Spellcasters 钢铁火药和施法者 Yin Zidien尹紫电Western Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing Is magic really just a wish-granting machine? No. In a universe where magic truly exists, it must be as simple and beautiful as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced, expendable magic-combat specialist who learns the ultimate nature of magic. But so what? Birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, and mages can use magic without knowing its true nature. Learning magic's ultimate nature doesn't mean an expendable specialist can suddenly become a great mage, either. But 345Votes676kRecs863kFans

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Is magic really just a wish-granting machine? No, in a universe where magic truly exists, magic would be as simple and beautiful as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced magic combat tool who learns the ultimate essence of magic. But so what? Just as birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, magicians don't need to understand the nature of magic to use it. Knowing the ultimate nature of magic does not mean that a tool can suddenly become a great magician. But the thirst for knowledge is a human instinct, and curiosity is the primary driving force of human civilization. Even with magic, which is inherently illogical, humans still hope to understand its underlying workings. The pursuit of the ultimate nature of magic needs no reason! The story takes place in a parallel universe where the social environment is roughly equivalent to that of our universe in the 16th century. However, due to a butterfly effect, the continents and oceans of this planet are not exactly the same as our geographical environment. Here, firearms are on the rise, but armor has not yet fallen out of favor; military theory is evolving rapidly, and innovations in systems and technology are emerging one after another. Moreover, this world has something else that we don't: magic. The world is undergoing tremendous changes, and no one can remain unaffected.

20 万EN The Mad Demon of Myriad Lives 万生痴魔 Salad Gus沙拉古斯Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsOngoing Get a bowl, fill it with soil, count one, two, three, four, five. Plant a toad and grow a train, plant a soybean and grow a tiger. Cultivate a fine craft, and you'll enjoy a life of ease, free from hardship. There are three hundred and sixty trades among all living things. Which path is the one to rule them all? That carpenter has real skill, snapping a chalk line to divide yin from yang, joining mortise and tenon to subdue the eight wilds. This blacksmith has a knack, making iron and fire ring 5.3kVotes400.6kRecs723kFans

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Take a bowl, fill it with soil, and count one, two, three, four, five. Plant a toad and it will turn into a train; plant a soybean and it will turn into a tiger. Develop excellent skills and enjoy a life of happiness without suffering. There are 360 paths in the myriad lives, but who decides which way to go? That carpenter was truly skilled; with a flick of his finger, he could distinguish yin and yang, and with tenons and mortise joints, he could subdue the eight directions. This blacksmith is skilled; with a single furnace, he can ignite the heavens and earth; with a thousand strikes of his hammer, he can shatter the dawn and dusk. There was also a tailor with great ambition, who used every thread to depict the world, and his embroidery needle to connect all directions. There's also a cook with a ruthless heart, who uses an iron stove to cook the mortal world, and whose blades rise like thunder and lightning, using bones as fuel. Wanshengzhou, a place where a thousand people have a thousand faces, and life is ever-changing. Standing in the sea of people, Zhang Laifu grinned smugly and said, "Come on, let's enjoy the good life together!"

21 克 The Eldritch Corruption God, Starting as a Professor at Miskatonic University 克系腐溃邪神，从密大教授开始 Clear Rain, Evening Breeze清雨夕风Western Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing The ancient, rotting gods chant profane words, denouncing the deception of the stars, for the world cannot be born from fire. A distant meteor carries a message from the depths of space. In an eternal twilight, a species fighting for survival builds a miraculous structure. When a soul awakens inside an empty shell, Norn Mosria opens his eyes. On the campus of Miskatonic University, a naive apprentice approaches Norn Mosria. She asks him, “Professor Norn, I read in Prophecies of the Stars, which 1Votes15kRecs58.1kFans

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The ancient, decaying gods chanted blasphemous words, denouncing the deception from the stars, for the world could not have been born of fire. A distant, silent meteor brought a message from the depths of the sky: in an eternal twilight, a miraculous structure was built for the sake of the race seeking survival. When a soul awakens from an empty shell, Norn Mosria opens his eyes. On the campus of Miskatonic University, a naive apprentice came to Norn Moslia. She asked him, "Professor Norn, may I ask if it's true that the corrupt gods will bring about an apocalypse called Twilight, as I read in the 'Fables of the Stars' I borrowed from the Stargazing Institute?" "It's true." "So, will we also witness the twilight of the apocalypse during our internship tomorrow?" (The school name is purely for homage; please refer to the text for all settings.)

22 冬 Winter Returns 冬日重现 Pear Stewed with Tea雪梨炖茶Light Novel2.1M WordsCompleted Zhang Shutong once had two female classmates: One was a proud heiress from a wealthy family. The other was a cool, aloof girl who served as a temple keeper in the mountains. One was murdered eight years ago. The other died eight years later. Zhang Shutong also had a secret he could tell no one: He could return to the past. But after going to all that trouble to save them, why are they fighting each other? Deep mountains, a great lake, an ancient temple, shadows beneath the water, a strin 3.1kVotes509.6kRecs1.4MFans

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Zhang Shutong had two female classmates: One is a proud young lady from a wealthy family; One is a cool and aloof young woman who works as a temple keeper in the mountains. One of them was killed eight years ago, and the other died eight years later. Zhang Shutong also has a secret he can't tell anyone: He can go back in time. But after all that rescue, why are they fighting amongst themselves? Deep mountains, a large lake, a temple, underwater shadows, a serial murder case from eight years ago, and a girl's gradually cooling body; This is a heartwarming, thrilling, and romantic coming-of-age story set on a small island in winter, among a group of young men and women. (Romance + Time Travel + Campus + Suspense)

23 绝EN Journey Beyond the Endless Night 绝夜之旅 AndlaoWestern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing At the dawn of the Fifth Age, the Sunless Calamity descended. The Silver Court crumpled into a pale silhouette. Time ground the Empire into dust. The Sea of Origins still roared, its turbulent tides gnawing day and night at the boundaries of reality, washing the fragments of civilization into sharp-edged despair. After one dark millennium after another, even the banners of the Three Sages snapped during the Twelfth Expedition. The Iron Father’s furnaces fell cold as a tomb, the Philosopher’s tre 914Votes124.8kRecs238.3kFans

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At the beginning of the Fifth Era, the Dayless Catastrophe descended. The Silver Sanctuary has shrunk into a pale silhouette, time has crushed the empire into dust, the Sea of Origin still roars, its boiling tides gnawing at the boundaries of reality day and night, washing away the fragments of civilization into sharp despair. After one dark millennium after another, the banners of the Three Sages were broken on the twelfth expedition. The Iron Father's furnace was as cold and desolate as a tomb, the philosopher's treetops drooped with blood and tears, and the pioneer's torch hissed in the rain and turned into blue smoke. From then on, the world was completely divided, and the city-states became isolated from each other, never to unite again. "From here we will set out, along the Dawn Corridor, through the triple rings, unite all the city-states, and launch another expedition against the dark world." —We vow to end the long night.