A Twenty-Year Bookworm's Picks: New and Classic Urban and Sci-Fi Novels, with Reviews and Warnings 二十年书迷看好的都市、科幻新书与经典（试毒+点评）

1 剑EN Swordlight Over the Great Wilderness 剑烛大荒 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy954k WordsOngoing “Zhulong: Eat it to open primordial chaos, illuminate the Nine Yin, command day and night, change the seasons, and summon wind and rain. “Xiangliu: Eat it to corrode the earth, swallow mountains, poison the ages, and set its nine heads to act independently. “Feiyi: Eat it to overcome pests, control the mind, and ward off all illness. “Yugu: Eat it to hide and lie in wait, then shoot people with sand. “... “Why is the secret version of The Classic of Mountains and Seas in this world so different 12.1kVotes1.8MRecs2.4MFans

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"The Candle Dragon, when consumed, can dispel chaos, illuminate the nine yin realms, control day and night, alternate the four seasons, and summon wind and rain." "Xiangliu, when eaten, erodes the earth, swallows mountains, poisons generations, and has nine heads that go their own way." "Fei Yi, when eaten, can ward off insects, protect the spirit, and prevent all diseases." "The worms, when eaten, are adept at hiding and concealing themselves, and can shoot people with sand in their mouths." "... "Why does the secret text of this world, the Classic of Mountains and Seas, look different from the one I read in my previous life?" As Ding Songyan silently recited his thoughts, he turned his head to look at the person beside him: "You mean, these things have long since disappeared, and only the martial arts created by those who ate them first, based on the changes in their bodies, remain, and can be practiced?"

2 我 Practicing Divine Arts on Temple Street 我在庙街练神功 Robot Wall-E机器人瓦力Urban101k WordsOngoing Neon lights flickered as incense burned and swayed at a roadside shrine for the dead. Sirens and gunshots rang out in the distance, piercing the giant celebrity posters plastered across the skyscrapers. A tactical unit and a gang of hardened criminals were exchanging fire, while the Dead Man’s Lottery was drawing its winners. Standing in Temple Street, Tang Jiacai lit a cheap cigarette for a man who had just died beside a fire hydrant. The flame illuminated his Taoist robe, the pool of blood on 3Votes6.3kRecs8.1kFans

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Neon lights flickered, and incense burned for the deceased along the street. Sirens and gunshots rang out in the distance, piercing through the exterior walls of tall buildings, revealing giant celebrity posters. Mobile forces and ruthless bandits are exchanging fire, while a dead man's lottery is being drawn. Tang Jiacai stood in Temple Street, lighting a cheap cigarette for a recently deceased man leaning against a fire hydrant. The flame illuminated his Taoist robe, the pool of blood on the ground, and the graffiti "Emperor of Kowloon" on the fire hydrant. He murmured a prayer for the deceased: Vacuum Hometown, fuck your mother! Caught in the cracks of society, young people are starting to become Taoist priests, spirit mediums, witches, sorcerers, and sorcerers... Is the scripture incorrect? Well, it's like this: the cyber lunatics are just trying to make a living.

3 从 Starting with the Gu Huo Bird 从姑获鸟开始 It Can't Be Helped活儿该Infinite Myriad Worlds1.9M WordsOngoing The body is as light as a goose feather, life as fragile as wild grass. I have witnessed the darkest night, so the blazing, brilliant flame in my heart has never wavered. The physical edition of From the Gu Huo Bird's Beginning (Volume One) is now available. Search for the title on Dangdang, JD.com, Taobao, Douyin, and other platforms, or purchase it from a physical bookstore. Thank you all for your support. 82Votes2.5MRecs2.4MFans

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Our bodies are as light as a feather, our lives as fragile as wild grass. Having witnessed the darkest night, the burning, bright flame in my heart never wavers. The physical copy of "Starting from the Guhuoniao" (Volume 1) is now available. You can search for the book title on platforms such as Dangdang, JD. Com, Taobao, and Douyin to purchase it, or buy it at physical bookstores. Thank you for your support.

4 1 My Literary Era in 1980 1980我的文艺时代 Sitting and Gazing at Jingting坐望敬亭Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Lin Weimin somehow transmigrated into a sent-down educated youth in the countryside. He had neither father nor mother and could not even return to the city. To improve his living conditions, he chose to embark on a literary path. After finally publishing two short stories and celebrating for a few days, he unexpectedly became a student at the Institute of Literary Studies, the predecessor of the National Academy of Literature. Lin Weimin had 4Votes317.2kRecs608.3kFans

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The new book "Literary Master 1978" has been released. Lin Weimin, in a daze, transmigrated into the body of an educated youth sent to the countryside. Orphaned and unable to return to the city, he chose to pursue a literary career to improve his living conditions. After finally publishing two short stories and being happy for only a few days, he inadvertently became a student at the Institute of Literature (the predecessor of the National Academy of Literature). Lin Weimin, who had hoped to make a living by taking advantage of his precognitive abilities, never expected that this brief experience would change his life after his transmigration, leading him down a completely different path. (This book is a fictional work set in a fictional world; please do not take it personally.) The first group for book lovers is full. If you would like to join the second group, you can apply. There is an entry point at the end of the chapter. Everyone is welcome to join the group.

5 智EN Homo Sapiens 智人 Three Folks from Lingnan岭南仨人Sci-Fi1.6M WordsCompleted The spiral that runs through the evolution of life. The base pairs that hold the secrets of evolution. A mutation at a single moment, millions of years ago, bestowed the prefix “wise” upon an ape beneath the order of primates. But the true power of evolution seems to remain hidden within those pairs of bases. 2Votes185.5kRecs254.4kFans

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A spiral that runs through the evolution of life. Base pairs that hold the secrets of evolution. Millions of years ago, in a sudden mutation, apes, belonging to the order Primates, were given the prefix of intelligence. But the true power of evolution seems to lie hidden within those pairs of bases.

6 保 Defend Nanshan Park 保卫南山公园 Tian Rui Shuo Fu天瑞说符Sci-Fi348k WordsOngoing EVA! Gundam! Pacific Rim! Tell me loud and clear: what's a man's idea of romance! 25Votes130.4kRecs193.9kFans

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EVA! Gundam! Pacific Rim! Tell me loudly, what is romance for men!

7 长 Embers Ad Infinitum 长夜余火 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted Everyone on the Gray Soil believes that somewhere deep within a ruin buried beneath danger and famine lies a road to a new world. All they need is a unique key to open the door and enter that world. There, the land is fertile, flowing with milk and honey, and the sunlight is brilliant, as if it could wash away the cold and gloom. People no longer have to face wastelands, monsters, infection, mutations, or all manner of dangers. There, children are joyful, adults are happy, and everything is wond 71Votes7.9MRecs3.6MFans

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Everyone on the gray earth believed that deep within some ruin buried in danger and famine, there was a path to a new world, and that as long as a unique key could be found to open that door, one could enter the new world. There, the land is bountiful, flowing with milk and honey; the sunshine is brilliant, seemingly washing away the cold and gloom. People no longer have to face desolation, monsters, infections, mutations, and all sorts of dangers. There, children are happy, adults are blissful, and everything is wonderful. Every antiquarian, relic hunter, and history researcher on the gray earth knows that this is the new world.

8 从 A Life in Marvel, Starting as an Assassin 从杀手开始的美漫人生 Mi Yike米一克Infinite Myriad Worlds1.2M WordsCompleted Name: Hawk Dane. Gender: Male. Likes women. His father-in-law is Magneto, Erik Magnus... This is the story of a man who made his way through the Marvel universe, relying on his own efforts to become a god, and then transcend godhood. 0Votes26.7kRecs91.4kFans

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Name: Hawke Dane. Gender: Male. Loves women. My father-in-law is Magneto, Erik, Magnus... This is a story about someone who, through hard work, rises to godhood and eventually becomes a god in the American comic book universe.

9 科 The End of Technology 科技尽头 A Bucket of Pudding一桶布丁Sci-Fi1.5M WordsCompleted “Civilization should, and must, leave its mark! Our goal should be to see what lies at the end of science.” After a renowned scientist from a certain universe, whose name appears in countless textbooks, said those words, he decided to put them into practice. So when a robotic cat transmigrates into this world and sets its sights on Ning Jie, Ning Jie becomes the world's beacon of technological progress. But where does science ultimately lead? Can this quiet small-town exam ace really find the an 0Votes62.1kRecs220.6kFans

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"Civilization should and must leave its mark! Our goal should be to see the end of science." When a great scientist from a certain universe, whose name is written in countless textbooks, uttered these words, he decided to put them into practice. So when a robot cat traveled to this world and set its sights on Ning Zi, he became the beacon of technology in this world. But where exactly does technology end? Can this taciturn, exam-taking genius from a small town truly find the answer? Note: This book still focuses on the daily life of a genius... There may be more of a daily life aspect... Gradually revealing the world from the perspective of a genius, which is certainly not entirely accurate... Thank you for your support!

10 深EN Ashes of the Deep Sea 深海余烬 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi2.6M WordsCompleted On that day, dense fog sealed everything away. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he crossed the dense fog and confronted a world that had been utterly overturned and shattered. The order of old had vanished without a trace, bizarre phenomena ruled the endless seas beyond civilized society, and isolated island city-states and fleets challenging the ocean had become the last lights remaining in the civilized world, while the shadows of ancient days still stirred rest 307Votes5.9MRecs16.4MFans

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On that day, thick fog enveloped everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he crossed the thick fog and faced a world that had been completely overturned and shattered—the former order had vanished, strange phenomena dominated the endless seas beyond civilized society, isolated island cities and fleets challenging the seas had become the only remaining lights of the civilized world, while the shadows of the past still lurked in the deep sea, waiting to continue to devour this dying world. But for the new captain of the Lost Home, there was only one question he needed to consider first— Does anyone know how to sail a boat?!

11 无EN Terror Infinity 无限恐怖 zhtttyInfinite Myriad Worlds2.7M WordsCompleted I’m starting a new book. I hope you’ll enjoy it. The ending: If death is the end of life, then what is the end of death? The new book is now updating. I urgently need your follows, clicks, comments, and tips. A new worldview, a new cast of characters: this is a brand-new story I’ve prepared for you! 35Votes4.3MRecs1.4MFans

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I've started writing a new book, and I welcome everyone to read it. Final outcome: The end of a person is death, but what is the end of death? My new book is starting soon, please add it to your favorites, click on it, comment on it, and give me a reward. A new world view, new characters—this is a brand new story I've prepared for you all!

12 东 Tokyo Bubble Life 东京泡沫人生 Big Belly Cup大肚杯Urban7.2M WordsOngoing He transmigrated into Tokyo during the Bubble Era. In this unfamiliar age, the only familiar things were Seiko Matsuda, Akina Nakamori, Shizuka Kudo… 77Votes424.2kRecs398kFans

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Stepping into Tokyo during the bubble economy era, in this unfamiliar time, the only familiar faces are Seiko Matsuda, Akina Nakamori, and Shizuka Kudo...

13 武 Brimming with Martial Virtue 武德充沛 Fireworks Become a City烟火成城Sci-Fi2.9M WordsCompleted My surname is Wu, but everyone calls me Xiao Wu. I've seen mobile battle armor beyond human imagination deep underground. I've also seen someone punch a star to pieces in an asteroid belt out in space. Listen up, brother. Here are a few things I've learned about fighting: When fighting dragons, don't listen to a word they say. Just keep fighting until they're dead. Fairies are a little trickier to deal with. It's best not to let them see you. Take them out with a sneak attack. When it comes to b 1Votes316.4kRecs662.2kFans

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My surname is Wu, and everyone calls me Xiao Wu. I have seen those mobile suits that are beyond human imagination deep underground. I've also seen someone punch a star and shatter it in an asteroid belt in space. Listen up, brother: Here are some of my fighting tips: When fighting a dragon, don't listen to what it says, just keep fighting until it dies; Fighting a demon is a bit more troublesome; it's best not to let it see you, and to shoot it from the shadows. When it comes to dealing with orcs, there's one word: naked choke! If the devil wants to cause trouble, just keep prying off its horns, and it will surely kneel down. Okay, I'm off to the bar to fight now. I'll write more details when I get back.

14 裂 Sky-Splitting Cavalry 裂天空骑 Hua Biao华表Sci-Fi4.0M WordsCompleted A fallen sky knight is the sky’s tear, As long as there’s still altitude, we won’t give up, Blood, fire, and iron rain down from the heavens, Look, the sky is weeping! A roaring soul is soaring into the sky! The new book, A Heart in a Square Inch, is officially out for 2026. Book ID: 1048236140 In 1972, reborn with an AI, he finds himself in a death trap from the start! Damn this wretched heaven! See how Comrade Lu Mi forcibly carves a path through blood and fire. 7Votes617.6kRecs181.2kFans

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The fallen Sky Knight is the tears of the sky. We won't give up as long as there's still room for growth. Blood, fire, and iron rained down from the sky. Look, the sky is weeping! A roaring soul is soaring into the sky! My new book, *The Heart Within a Square Inch*, will be officially released in 2026. ISBN: 1048236140 In 1972, reborn with AI, it was a dead end from the start! Damn it! Let's see how Comrade Lu Mi forcibly carves out a bloody path.

15 7 Base No. 7 7号基地 Jing Wuhen净无痕Sci-Fi3.3M WordsCompleted After the Silver Star Empire fell, interstellar war broke out. Beneath the stars, mecha pilots, cyborgs, genetic warriors, superhumans, engineers, and warship commanders all took the stage. I gaze up at the stars amid the ruins, and I fight for civilization across the sea of stars! 0Votes225kRecs837.5kFans

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After the fall of the Silver Star Empire, interstellar war broke out. Under the starry sky, mech pilots, cyborgs, gene warriors, superhumans, mechanics, and warship commanders all took to the stage. I gaze at the stars amidst the ruins, and I fight for civilization amidst the sea of ​​stars!

16 邪EN The Evil God Was Me All Along! 邪神竟是我自己！ Wu Jiechao吴杰超Sci-Fi1.8M WordsCompleted After humanity had squeezed every last bit of value from itself by renting out a sun covered in psionic energy and selling planets, it finally gained some brief respite under the protection of its suzerain civilization, escaping attacks by space pirates, marauders, and slavers. Su Shijie, who gained the essence of an evil god in another universe, arrived in this era. While others were congratulating 0Votes82.4kRecs161.9kFans

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My new book, "All People's Abyss: My Skills Are Infinitely Enhanced," has been released. Please support it! Humanity squeezed its own value to the limit by renting out the psionic-covered sun and selling planets, and only then, under the protection of the overlord civilization, was spared from the invasion of space pirates, raiders, and slave-trapping teams, gaining a brief respite. Su Shijie, who came from another universe and obtained the essence of an evil god, descended into such an era. While others were gloating over their bloodline transformation, Su Shijie discovered that his bloodline could transform infinitely. While others were overjoyed and weeping with happiness at acquiring their first bloodline trait, Su Shijie had already quietly enhanced his Nth trait to its limit. My completed novel, "Infinite Prophet," with 8 million words and 27,000 high-level subscriptions, is full of integrity and you can read it with confidence.

17 我 We're Just Monsters 我们只是妖怪 The Flowers Haven't Bloomed Yet花还没开Light Novel325k WordsCompleted “The saying ‘Confucius did not speak of strange forces and spirits’ means that when you see something strange, you shouldn’t talk about it. Just pretend you didn’t see it,” Gu Cheng said. The world is vast, so it’s perfectly normal for strange things to appear. A world that’s too normal is what’s strange. “Wait, first explain what that thing crawling out of the TV is!” … The everyday life of an immortal old monster and a wandering spirit who refuses to leave. A story about a group of monsters l 2Votes83.5kRecs83.3kFans

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"The meaning of 'Confucius did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits' is that if you see something strange, don't talk about it; just pretend you didn't see it," Gu Cheng said. The world is so big, it's normal for strange things to appear; a world that's too normal is strange. "Wait, first explain what that thing crawling out of the TV is?" The daily life between an immortal old monster and a wandering soul that refuses to leave. This is the story of a group of monsters living in the city while hiding their identities. (This story is purely fictional.)

18 我 I Really Wasn't Insulting Anyone 我真没有喷人啊 Sea of Ink笔之海Urban1.5M WordsCompleted (Everyday life, sweet romance, lighthearted, making money, one heroine) Reporter: “What do you think of Bai Renzong?” Bai Renzong's fans: “Old Bai, a famous creator on D Station, the top streamer on the Cat House platform, a world-renowned food critic, and a walking traffic magnet. He's logical, fair-minded, and refined.” The celebrities, game studios, and restaurant owners Bai Renzong has reviewed: “He's famous for his sharp tongue!” “You have to wait in line to pay for the privilege of being r 0Votes18.8kRecs94.4kFans

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(Slice of life, romance, lighthearted, making money, single female lead) Reporter: "What is your assessment of Emperor Renzong?" Bai Renzong's fans: "Old Bai, a well-known UP master on D station, the number one streamer on the Cat House live streaming platform, a world-renowned food critic, a self-generating traffic generator, with rigorous logic, fair comments, and gentle manners." Celebrities, game studio owners, and restaurant owners praised by Bai Renzong: "Notoriously sharp-tongued!" "You even have to wait in line to pay to be criticized!" Han Jiayi: "You gave the game I invested in a low score, criticized the movie I acted in, and even gave my restaurant a bad review! Bai Renzong, I'll never forgive you in this lifetime!" Emperor Renzong looked up to the sky and sighed, "I really didn't swear at anyone!" It all started the day Emperor Bai Renzong downloaded the "Super Connoisseur" app. Can completing daily check-ins and challenge tasks reward extra "Appreciation" popularity? Challenge achievements can also earn appreciation cheat codes such as "God Tongue," "Attribute Glasses," and "Lightning Reaction"? Start becoming a content creator today!

19 诸 The Martial Fate of the Myriad Heavens 诸天武命 Call Me Paiyun Palm我叫排云掌Infinite Myriad Worlds3.3M WordsCompleted Martial arts! What are martial arts? Building strength and health? Protecting home and country? Never losing a battle? Or constantly surpassing your limits? 0Votes112.5kRecs130.6kFans

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Martial Arts! What is martial arts? To improve physical fitness? To defend one's country? To be invincible? Or to constantly push one's limits?

20 黎 The Calamity at Dawn 黎明之劫 The Flowers Haven't Bloomed Yet花还没开Sci-Fi543k WordsCompleted After having strange dreams for a long time, Lu An thought he was ill. …Until one day, a baffling young girl appeared in his home and complained about every aspect of “ancient” life. She said she was from the future. Then Lu An called the police and had her arrested. 6Votes138.7kRecs173kFans

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After having strange dreams for a long time, Lu An thought he was sick. ... Until this day, a strange girl appeared in his house, complaining about the "ancient" life, saying that she came from the future. Then Lu An called the police and had her arrested. ——

21 从EN Starting from the Red Moon 从红月开始 Black Mountain Old Ghost黑山老鬼Sci-Fi3.0M WordsCompleted From the moment the red moon appeared in the sky, everyone in the world became a madman. Except me! The From the Red Moon animated series airs every Monday at 7:00 on Tencent Video! Mental contamination is incoming, and everyone is on Level One alert! Come join Lu Xin in uncovering the truth behind the red moon! You can also read the comic of the same name on Tencent Animation~ Volume One of the physical edition of From the Red Moon has now been published and is available for purchase on Taob 40Votes1.2MRecs7MFans

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From the moment the red moon appeared in the sky, people all over the world went mad. Except me! The animated series "Red Moon" airs every Monday at 7:00 AM on Tencent Video! A wave of mental pollution is brewing—everyone's on high alert! Join Lu Xin to uncover the truth behind the Red Moon! You can also read the eponymous comic on Tencent Comics! The first physical book of "Starting from the Red Moon" is now available for purchase on Taobao, Tmall, Dangdang, JD. Com and other online platforms!

22 人EN Umbrella: The Light of Humanity 人类之光安布雷拉 Xiao Qi Tian小柒天Infinite Myriad Worlds2.2M WordsCompleted "The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear; and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." Howard Phillips Lovecraft Umbrella. As a typical villainous company, it has instead become a gigantic enterprise secretly protecting humanity. While humanity believes that modern society is growing ever more prosperous, Umbrella's private army is fighting against all kinds of anomalies, including zombies, vampires, extraterrestrial species, and even ancient evil gods. Keyword 2Votes97.1kRecs306.8kFans

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"Fear is the oldest and strongest emotion in humankind." The oldest and most intense fear is the fear of the unknown. —Howard Philip Lovecraft Umbrella / Umbrella. As a typical villainous company, it has become a giant corporation that secretly protects humanity. While humanity believes that modern society is becoming increasingly prosperous, Umbrella's private army is fighting against various anomalies (zombies, vampires, alien races, and even ancient evil gods). Keywords; Resident Evil (game), Super Soldier, Spartacus, Astartes, Warhammer 40k, StarCraft, Halo, Alien vs. Predator, DOOM. Note: This book has a strong emphasis on technical analysis.

23 诸 Pilgrim of the Myriad Realms 诸天游戏巡礼者 Deep Blue Admiral深蓝提督Infinite Myriad Worlds1.6M WordsOngoing I'm Tarkov's top knife-runner, and RUST's king of post-apocalyptic home demolition. I'm a deep-sea scavenger and underwater architect in Subnautica, an interstellar explorer in No Man's Sky, and master of billions of stars! I've slain ferocious beasts and hunted ancient gods in Yharnam; I've slaughtered ancient dragons and slain deities in Lordran! I have many names: Dragonborn, Witcher, Ashen One, the Fourth Calamity, Nephalem. But only you know that we share the same name, that we are one and 0Votes69.6kRecs134.8kFans

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I'm Tarkov's top-tier knife runner and Rut's post-apocalyptic demolition king. He is a deep-sea garbage collector lost in the ocean, an underwater architect, a space explorer in the uninhabited deep space, and the master of billions of stars! I have slain ferocious beasts and hunted ancient gods in Yharnam, and slaughtered ancient dragons and killed gods in Lordran! I have many names: Dragonborn, Witcher, Azure Star, Ashes, Fourth Scourge, Nephalem, but only you know that we share the same name and are the same kind of people. This is my story, and also "our" story—a gamer's epic pilgrimage! Come on!! Game start! (Book club: 192044347. Welcome to join us to chat and discuss the plot.)

24 时EN Rules of Time Travel 时空穿越守则 Yan Zhi Ming彦之名Sci-Fi2.0M WordsCompleted Li Muchuan: “I’ll come clean. I’m done pretending. I’m someone who transmigrated!” Everyone: …What a nutcase. 0Votes33.4kRecs121.7kFans

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Li Muchuan: "I'm coming clean, I'm not pretending anymore, I'm a time traveler!" Everyone: ... You're crazy.

25 从 Infinite Transmigration, Starting with Violet Evergarden 从紫罗兰开始的无限穿越 Cuckoo Mushroom Knight咕咕蘑菇骑士Infinite Myriad Worlds2.6M WordsCompleted Find Violet Evergarden from the start? Learn the Ashina sword style from Isshin Ashina? Beat the crap out of Micah in Red Dead Redemption 2? Help Jotaro beat up the priest? Help the people in Akame ga Kill! live happy lives? This is a story about saving worlds and changing tragic fates. Every regret will be rewritten, and every world deserves a happy ending. (A crossover anime series, including game worlds) 0Votes14.2kRecs98.3kFans

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Picking up Violet at the start? Learning Ashina swordsmanship from Isshin Ashina? Angrily beating up Michael in Red Dead Redemption? Helping Jotaro beat up the priest? Helping people live happy lives in Akame ga Kill! This is a story of saving the world and changing tragedy. All the regrets will be rewritten, and every world deserves a happy ending. (A crossover between anime and manga, including game worlds)

26 异EN The Anomaly Collector 异常收藏家 Dream Catcher捕梦者Urban2.3M WordsCompleted On his first day at work, Li Fan already wants to quit. Then he suddenly discovers that he’s actually the world’s second-biggest villain. “Can’t I just coast along and wait for retirement?” “Collector, the brothers all support you becoming our leader. Shall we rebel?” 22Votes122.6kRecs569.8kFans

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Li Fan, who wanted to quit his job on his first day, suddenly discovered that he was actually the second villain in this world. "Can't I just coast along and wait to retire?" "Collector, the brothers all support you as the chairman. Shall we rebel?"

27 惊EN Awakening from the Nightmare 惊醒之后 Such a Hassle真费事Sci-Fi1.0M WordsOngoing Uncanny eyes watched from beyond the windows, while murky darkness prowled all around. Amid the roar of steam and gunfire, terrifying, oppressive howls echoed. Beneath the shadow of a cold and indifferent terror, the light of conviction shone. The wheels of history rolled on, and a new chapter in the age began. This is an age of exploitation and oppression, an age of resistance and awakening, an age when the ignorant summon the uncanny, and an age when the clear-eyed shine. Humanity never stops 0Votes97.8kRecs168.5kFans

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An eerie gaze peered out the window, and murky darkness lingered all around. Amidst the roar of steam and gunfire, a terrifying and oppressive scream echoed; beneath the shadow of terror and indifference, the light of faith shone brightly. The wheels of history roll ever onward, and a new chapter of the times unfolds. This is an era of exploitation and oppression, an era of resistance and awakening, an era in which the ignorant invite the bizarre, and an era in which the clear-headed shine. Human progress never stops; as long as there are courageous people, the torch that illuminates the darkness will be lit. If the future is so dark you can't see your hand in front of your face, then I will be the first ray of light!

28 成 What Does It Feel Like to Become a Sage? 成为圣人是一种什么体验？ Yao Li Stabs Jing Ke要离刺荆轲Urban2.2M WordsCompleted A thousand years have passed since the Investiture of the Gods. The Sage of the Jie Sect remains confined to Biyou Palace, and peace reigns across the Three Realms. At this time, the Ancient Buddha Dipankara has yet to pass into nirvana, and Tathagata has yet to be born. At this time, the Western Saha World has yet to be opened. At this time, Bajie is still the Heavenly Marshal Tianpeng, the Monkey is still a stone, and the Golden-Hooped Rod is still just the Sea-Calming Needle. Even the Golden 3Votes270.4kRecs461.2kFans

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A thousand years have passed since the Investiture of the Gods. The sage of the Jie Sect confined himself to Biyou Palace, and the Three Realms were at peace. At this time, Dipankara Buddha had not yet passed away, and Shakyamuni Buddha had not yet been born. At this time, the Western Saha World had not yet been created. At this time, Pigsy was still the Heavenly Canopy Immortal, the Monkey King was still a stone, the Golden Cudgel was still just the Sea-Stabilizing Needle, and even the Golden Cicada was just a golden cicada. The Tongtian Sect Leader in Biyou Palace has quietly embarked on a wondrous journey, swapping bodies with Xu Ji, a convenience store owner from the modern world, once a day. Thus, modern society gained a new sage of primordial chaos. And in the primordial world, there was one more mortal who was ignorant of magic and supernatural powers, yet possessed the body of a saint and countless innate spiritual treasures.

29 惊 Thriller Paradise 惊悚乐园 Three Days, Two Sleeps三天两觉Gaming4.9M WordsCompleted This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a race in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a wager with ghosts and gods… The struggle of data, the salvation of humanity… In that virtual world connected to reality, consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, cast away your fear. Cast away your selfish distractions, questions, and distrust… Liberate your mind. Welcome to the Thriller Paradise. The physical edition of “Thril 253Votes4.2MRecs3.5MFans

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This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a competition in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a gamble between gods and demons... The struggle of data, the redemption of humanity... In that virtual world connected to reality—consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, let go of your fear. Cast aside your selfish thoughts, doubts, and rejections... Liberate your mind. Welcome to Thriller Park. The physical book "Thriller Paradise" is now available! ㄟ(▔,▔)ㄏ

30 这EN This Game Is Too Realistic 这游戏也太真实了 Morning Star LL晨星LLSci-Fi6.9M WordsCompleted This game is way too realistic! Hauling bricks, running errands, picking up trash, delivering packages... At most, a company can make you experience the hardships of working 996. Here, you can experience 007 on super speed. All right, enough talk. The great Administrator has called me to haul bricks. The Administrator says that as long as we work hard and offer up our livers, next month he can get himself another brand-new set of power armor. Then he’ll take us to explore a whole new map, where 467Votes4.9MRecs9.4MFans

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This game is so realistic! Moving bricks, running errands, picking up trash, delivering packages... At most, your company can let you experience the hardships of 996 work schedules, but here you can experience double the 007 work schedule. Alright, enough chit-chat, the great manager has called me to go do some manual labor. That guy said that as long as we work hard and donate our livers, he can get a brand new set of power armor next month. Then he'll take us to explore a brand new map and scavenge even more junk in the vast wasteland! Chu Guang, who transmigrated to a wasteland world, discovered that he had unlocked the Vault System, which allowed him to summon creatures called "Players" from parallel worlds. From that day on, the entire wasteland became unruly.

31 星 Stargate 星门 Old Eagle Eats Chicks老鹰吃小鸡Eastern Fantasy6.5M WordsCompleted Legend says that deep in the ancient starry sky stands a red gate stained with blood and fire. Legends and myths, darkness and light, countless tales all flow through this ancient portal. Gaze down from the Star Gate: passion lights up heaven and earth, and darkness will eventually fade! The Star Gate comic launches on November 18! If you're interested in the comic, go check it out. 53Votes4.5MRecs5.3MFans

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Legend has it that deep within the ancient starry sky stands a red gate stained with blood and fire. Legends and myths, darkness and light, endless tales flow through this ancient portal. Looking down at the stargate, passion illuminates the heavens and earth; darkness will eventually depart! The Star Gate comic will be released on November 18th!!! Friends who are interested in comics can check it out.

32 我 Collecting Golden Fingers Across Myriad Worlds 我在诸天搜集金手指 Place方所Infinite Myriad Worlds2.4M WordsCompleted (Recommended new book: "Crossing the Myriad Worlds: Starting in Hong Kong Noir") Wu Siyuan obtained a nameless ring that let him travel into the Myriad Worlds by possessing someone there, provided he first built up influence in the real world. Thus began his path of developing businesses in reality while collecting all kinds of golden fingers in the Myriad Worlds. In the world of "Heart of the Natural Order", he obtained the [Shennong Horn Space]. In the world of "A Spring in My Pocket", he fuse 0Votes61.9kRecs141.7kFans

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(Recommended new book: "Ferrying Across the Heavens: The Beginning of Hong Kong Films") Wu Siyuan obtains an unnamed ring that allows him to gain influence in the real world and travel to various other worlds. Thus, he embarks on a path of developing industries in the real world and collecting various cheat codes in the other worlds. In the world of "Heart of Divine Retribution", he obtained the [Shennong Corner Space]. In the world of "Carrying a Spring with Me", he merged the [Stone Lock Space] and the [Shennong Horn Space]. In the world of "My Apocalyptic Base Vehicle", he used the [Star Seed] to transform a bus into a base vehicle. In the Transformers universe, his base vehicle transformed into an Autobot, possessing multiple forms. In the world of *Dawn of the Anniversary*, he piloted the [Transforming Base Vehicle] through the apocalypse...

33 从 Starting from I Am Yu Huanshui 从我是余欢水开始 Coffee Is Here咖啡来也Infinite Myriad Worlds3.6M WordsCompleted “Divorce! Right now!!!” Yu Huanshui roared at Gan Hong. “Su Mingyu, here’s a million. I’m paying you back!” Su Mingcheng said, standing tall before his younger sister. “Jiang Nansun, marry me!” Zhang Anren proposed at the university gates. If There Is No Tomorrow, All Is Well, The Best of Times, A Little Reunion, Let’s Get Married, Nothing but Thirty [Transmigration, primarily urban settings] 0Votes35.3kRecs186.9kFans

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"Divorce! Divorce right now!!!" Yu Huanshui roared at Gan Hong. "Su Mingyu, here's one million, here you go!" Su Mingcheng stood upright in front of his sister and said. "Jiang Nansun, marry me!" Zhang Anren proposed to his wife at the university gate. "I Am Yu Huanshui", "All Is Well", "The Golden Years", "A Little Reunion", "Let's Get Married", "Nothing But Thirty" [The time travel is primarily urban]

34 科 The Hammer of Technology 科技之锤 A Bucket of Pudding一桶布丁Urban2.3M WordsCompleted “We’ll go first and kill ourselves. Who’s brave enough to follow?” The Earth’s surface is locked in a nuclear winter. A magnificent city stands on Mars, yet a group of Chinese scientists have chosen to blow themselves up, all to send a biological computer back... Ning Wei has just received the biological computer from the future, but all he can think about is how to use the rules of academia to get rich by churning out SCI papers... “Forty swings with the small hammer, eighty with the big one.” 0Votes128.8kRecs373.8kFans

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"We'll die first as a sign of respect, who among you dares to follow?" The Earth's surface is in a nuclear winter, and a magnificent city stands on Mars. But now, a group of Chinese scientists have chosen to self-destruct, all to send a biological computer back to Earth... Ning Wei, who had just received the futuristic biological computer, was thinking about how to exploit the school's rules and get rich by publishing SCI papers... "A small hammer costs forty, a big hammer costs eighty." Starting with publishing numerous academic papers, Ning Wei wields the hammer of science to shatter the shackles of Chinese science and technology and reshape the global technological landscape. But how much is that hammer blow worth? ★Important Note: This is a slice-of-life story about a top student. If you don't like slice-of-life stories, please proceed with caution...

35 道EN The Dao Ancestor is Cthulhu 道祖是克苏鲁 Hatchet Warrior板斧战士Xianxia3.2M WordsCompleted “The Dao that can be spoken is not the eternal Dao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name. The nameless is the beginning of heaven and earth; the named is the mother of all things. Hmm, perhaps there's another ‘name’ for the Forest's Black Goat, who gives birth to ten thousand sons and a thousand grandsons. Heh...” “I've comprehended the Dao! I've comprehended the Dao! Hoo hoo hoo ha ha ha ha, caw, caw, caw!!!” Watching his fellow Daoist's skull split open, ribs tear apart, and fles 6Votes170.4kRecs520.8kFans

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"The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name." Nameless, the beginning of heaven and earth; named, the mother of all things. Hmm, maybe it even has a 'name,' like the Black Goat of the Forest, the mother of countless offspring, hehe..." "I have attained enlightenment! I have attained enlightenment!" Hohohohoha ... Watching his fellow Daoist's skull split open, ribs torn apart, fleshy wings sprouting, and he soaring into the sky... Li Fan stopped preaching for the day, still feeling lingering fear. "Sigh, you can't just spout nonsense about the Tao Te Ching anymore, it's driven another person crazy..."

36 重 Reborn in 1999: Ushering in the Age of Cutting-Edge Technology 重生1999：开启黑科技时代 Brown Sugar Fermented Rice红糖醪糟Sci-Fi4.2M WordsCompleted (New book: Rewind 07: Activating the Temple of Learning's Black Technologies, a Scholarly Genius Novel) Upon waking, Chen Xiao, a technological elite and business prodigy, is reborn in 1999 in a parallel world, becoming another version of himself standing at the threshold of the gaokao. That year... OICQ had just been born, and employees of Tencent pretended to be girls while chatting with male netizens. Ma Yun was mistaken for a con artist and forced to leave Yanjing to start a business in Suzh 0Votes102kRecs321.1kFans

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(New book: Rewind 07: Unlocking the Temple of Academic Gods - A Novel of Black Technology for Top Students) Upon waking up, Chen Xiao, a tech elite and business genius, is reborn in a parallel world in 1999, as another version of himself standing at the crucial moment of the college entrance examination. This year... OICQ had just been launched, and Tencent employees were posing as women to chat with male netizens. Ma Yun was mistaken for a scammer and forced to leave Beijing for Suzhou and Hangzhou to start his own business. Li Hong rented two rooms in a hotel in Beijing, discussing the prototype of Baidu... That year, Chen Xiao brought with him a guide to cutting-edge technologies for the future, from social media to domestically developed operating systems, from domestically produced chips to artificial intelligence, from bio-new energy to DNA remodeling to fight cancer; from quantum technology to anti-gravity engines… He topped the Forbes list and dominated global media coverage, suddenly realizing that he had inadvertently changed the world.

37 我 We Live in Nanjing 我们生活在南京 Tian Rui Shuo Fu天瑞说符Sci-Fi402k WordsCompleted This is a clichéd story about two young people saving the world. 14Votes146.2kRecs613.7kFans

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This is a cliché story of two young people saving the world.

38 人EN In the Divine Realm, I Became a Humanoid Anomaly 人在神国，刚成人间收容物 Daytime Is Too White白天太白Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted I came from the mortal world to the Divine Kingdom, then fell from the Divine Kingdom back to the mortal world. Wherever the light of my lantern reaches, all supernatural things are contained. Who am I? I am the black-eyed outsider whom the people of the Divine Kingdom shun and fear. I am the reality warper whom the people of the mortal world fear and depend on. I am the Keeper of the Lamp. I am ████. (Lovecraftian horror + Lord of the Mysteries, no System.) [Warning: With your SAN below 70, rea 4Votes78.2kRecs387.1kFans

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I came from the human world to the divine kingdom, and then fell from the divine kingdom back to the human world. Wherever the light of the lantern spread, all the extraordinary were embraced. Who I am? I am a black-eyed alien race, rejected and revered by the people of the divine kingdom; I am a reality distorter that all living beings fear and depend on; I am the lamplighter; I am ████. (Cthulhu + mystery, no system.) [WARNING: Browsing this book may pose unknown dangers if your SAN value is below 70.] [Announcement: We are sincerely recruiting orange-tier (unlimited) personnel with excellent compensation and high salaries. Interested parties please join the group: 610034508.]

39 术EN The Sorcerer's Manual 术师手册 Listen to the Sun听日Light Novel4.4M WordsCompleted In 1668, the city I lived in was named the safest place in the country. I made an indelible contribution to that achievement. Because I got caught. 100Votes1.1MRecs2.9MFans

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In 1668, my city was rated as the safest place in the country. I made an indelible contribution to this. Because I was caught.

40 诡EN Lord of Mysteries 诡秘之主 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted Amid the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I awoke from the mysteries and opened my eyes to see this world: Guns, cannons, battleships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, Sealed Artifacts... Light still shines, and the mysterious has never left. This is the legend of th 11kVotes37.4MRecs37.6MFans

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The Lord of Mysteries animated special is now available on Tencent Video. Everyone is welcome to watch it! In the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the mists of history and darkness, who whispers? I awaken from the mystery, opening my eyes to see this world: Firearms, cannons, giant ships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, sealed artifacts... The light still shines, and mystery has never left. This is a legend of the Fool.

41 诸EN World Apocalypse Online 诸界末日在线 Fireworks Become a City烟火成城Infinite Myriad Worlds6.2M WordsCompleted The end of all worlds has arrived. The Devil King's order reaps the lives of all beings. In the darkness of this despair, one man breaks free of time and space and returns to before the world is destroyed, determined to change the fate he once suffered. But as time passes, he gradually realizes that the apocalypse is not so simple... 78Votes3.2MRecs1.8MFans

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The end of all worlds is coming. The Demon King's order reaps the lives of all living beings. In this despairing darkness, One person breaks free from the constraints of time and space, returning to a time before the world collapsed, determined to change their past destiny. But as time went on, he gradually realized that the apocalypse was not so simple... P. S.: My new book, "The Purgatory Artist," has been released. Feel free to read a sample!

42 小EN The Infinite Fun of Little Worlds 小世界其乐无穷 Listen to the Sun听日Infinite Myriad Worlds3.4M WordsCompleted The extraordinary shattered the world’s silence, and the course of technological progress took a turn. As humanity searched for a path to evolution in the darkness, I became its pioneer. This is the story of a player messing with the world. Small worlds are endlessly entertaining. 12Votes1.3MRecs1.2MFans

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The extraordinary individuals shattered the world's silence, and the technological path took a turn from then on. When humanity was searching for the path of evolution in the darkness, I became their pioneer. This is a game journey in which a player manipulates the world. The small world is full of endless fun.

43 我EN My House of Horrors 我有一座冒险屋 I Can Fix Air Conditioners我会修空调Mystery & Supernatural3.1M WordsCompleted [A reprint of the simplified Chinese edition of this book will soon be published by Motie Publishing House] Chen Ge inherited an adventure house left behind by his missing parents. Business was dismal, until a phone he stumbled upon while tidying the place changed everything. Complete the different-difficulty tasks assigned by the phone each day, and the adventure house can be repaired or even expanded! So Chen Ge began exploring forbidden zones across the country to gather material, incorporati 646Votes7MRecs5.1MFans

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[A simplified Chinese print edition of this work will be published soon by Motie Publishing House] Chen Ge inherited the adventure shop left by his missing parents, but business was poor until he accidentally found a cell phone while cleaning the adventure shop, which changed everything. As long as you complete the daily tasks of varying difficulty assigned by your mobile phone, your Adventure House can be repaired or even expanded! So Chen Ge began exploring various forbidden areas to gather inspiration, incorporating elements from those locations into his adventure house. With visitors screaming in terror, the adventure house became an instant sensation! However, while the benefits of the missions increased, hidden dangers also began to emerge, even hinting at clues to his parents' disappearance… Book club members: Group 1: 819098233; Group 2: 724779368; Group 3: 946284995

44 诸EN End of All Realms 诸天尽头 Phoenix Mocks the Phoenix凤嘲凰Infinite Myriad Worlds4.0M WordsCompleted When Luo Su woke up, he found a System in his mind that could take him across the worlds of the heavens. Assassins, monsters, witches, aliens, devils, gods… Infinite worlds meant infinite possibilities and endless adventures. Those who conquered the infinite would surely leave behind a legend of their own. From the ordinary to the immortal, he would seek the end of the road through the myriad heavens! … Gazing at the endless road ahead, Luo Su patted the System on its dog head. All he had were 44Votes1.6MRecs1.4MFans

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When Russell woke up, he found a system in his mind that allowed him to travel through various worlds. Assassins, monsters, witches, aliens, demons, gods... The infinite world holds infinite possibilities and infinite adventures, and those who traverse the infinite will surely leave behind their own legends. From the ordinary to the immortal, seeking the end on the path through the heavens! Looking at the endless road, Russell patted the system's head. He only had cards he got from the lottery... He was a little panicked! New Book: Becoming a Legend in Hong Kong Variety Shows