Classic Web Novels I've Read Over the Past Decade 记录十年来读过的一些经典网文

1 闲 The Carefree Official 闲臣风流 Clothed in Mountains衣山尽Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Year after year, through wind and rain; emerald greens and bright reds, orioles and swallows. A record of a dashing low-ranking official's life in the Great Ming. A commoner turned high minister: a worthy official, or an idle one? 0Votes104.1kRecs40.7kFans

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Rain and wind, year after year; green and red, orioles and swallows, a record of the life of a charming minor official in the Ming Dynasty. A commoner who becomes a high-ranking official, a virtuous minister, or a mediocre official?

2 武 An Emperor's Cultivation Diary in the Age of Wuxia 武侠时代的皇帝修炼日记 Thin Man, Fading Pig Face人瘦凋猪颜Martial Arts875k WordsOngoing The young emperor sits enthroned in the great hall, foxes on either side. The sinister wear gold and purple; the arrogant wield royal seals and claim their titles as kings. Above him, the dignified Empress Dowager raises her young ministers; below, the kneeling noble clans conceal their true intentions. Blood and tears stain the hall of loyal subjects. How many tears have fallen like those on the mottled green bamboo? White-haired warriors on the battlefield gaze toward the Heavenly Wolf. Lost a 0Votes164.7kRecs90kFans

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The young emperor sits in the main hall, flanked by foxes, some cunning and adorned in gold and purple, others arrogant and bestowing titles. Above him, the dignified Holy Mother cares for her ministers; below, kneeling nobles hide their true intentions. The hall hangs with the blood and tears of loyal officials, their names stained with countless tears. On the battlefield, white-haired warriors gaze at the heavens, longing for their homeland amidst the dust of the barbarians. They utter the words, "Though Chu has only three households, its three gates are strong." Righteousness and loyalty hang high above the sun and moon, striving to restore the lost territories. They manage rivers and canals, develop salt and iron, and select Han generals to go to the north. A valiant soldier, sword in hand, draws his bow and heads westward to Dunhuang. At Shule, he beheads Maodun, and the head of the old man hangs again on the tall street. A flying general shoots a tiger beneath the fallen leaves, and the Protector-General holds his insignia at Mulu City. Looking towards the Luo River, residing in Zhou City, he asks his advisors, "My land, my people, my homeland, are you well?" He sings the Qin King's tune, drinks wine and eats pork, and paints his eyebrows in his boudoir.

3 战 The Warlord of the Warring States 战国野心家 The Last Name最后一个名Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he has no family name and a status so lowly, yet he dares to harbor ambition. To make that ambition a reality, he becomes Mozi’s disciple, then spends years enduring hardship within the Mohist school as he schemes to seize the position of Grand Master. Mozi passed down teachings but wrote nothing, so he compiles the Mohist Canon and changes it beyond recognition. Amid the rivalry of the feudal lords and the tumultuous age, he alone believe 4Votes364.8kRecs271.7kFans

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He transmigrated to the early Warring States period, his status so lowly that he didn't even have a surname, yet he dared to harbor ambitions. To support his ambition, he became a disciple of Mozi, infiltrated the Mohist school, and endured for several years in order to usurp the position of leader. Mozi transmitted but did not create; he compiled the Mo Canon and completely altered it. In an era of warring states and great strife, he stubbornly believed in the saying, "Is one born with a special destiny?" In short, this is the story of an ambitious person.

4 水 A Survival Tale of the Water Margin 水浒求生记 He Comes from the Jianghu他来自江湖Historical3.0M WordsOngoing Where are all my trusted men!? These were the last words cried out by Wang Lun, the founding chief of Liangshan Marsh, as he lay dying in the original course of history. But a lightning tribulation sent history veering off its destined path. The Song Dynasty is in turmoil, its moral order and political institutions are crumbling, the Jurchen neighbors eye it hungrily, and domineering outsiders are taking over. With troubles within and threats without, will it survive or fall? White-Clad Scholar 18Votes543.9kRecs236kFans

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Where are all my trusted confidants?! This is the final lament of Wang Lun, the founder of Liangshan Marsh, before his death in the original timeline. However, a lightning strike caused history to deviate from its predetermined course. In the turbulent Song Dynasty, with its crumbling ethical and political order, the covetous Jurchen neighbors, and the domineering and aggressive guests, the time left for the white-robed scholar Wang Lun to survive or perish amidst internal and external troubles was running out. Witness the survival journey of a modern state-owned enterprise junior manager who travels back to the Song Dynasty and possesses the body of the infamous unlucky Wang Lun in the Water Margin.

5 赘 The Matrilocal Husband 赘婿 The Angry Banana愤怒的香蕉Historical6.4M WordsOngoing In the final years of the Wu Dynasty, the age was turbulent and the realm was in chaos. Jin and Liao faced off against each other, the situation was unstable, and after a century of humiliation, the first faint glimmer of dawn signaling its end had finally appeared. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wuqimai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamuka, Chilawen, Mukhuali, Bo'erhu, Bo'ersu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Gang, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, and Zhang Bangchang: loyal ministers and treacherous 337Votes13.5MRecs5.1MFans

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At the end of the Wu Dynasty, a time of great upheaval and chaos, the Jin and Liao dynasties clashed, and the situation was turbulent. After a century of humiliation, the first glimmer of hope finally appeared. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wugumai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamukha, Chilaun, Muqali, Borchu, Bo'orchu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Gang, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, Zhang Bangchang—the struggle between loyal ministers and treacherous officials, the battle between heroes and villains, the southward invasion of the barbarians, a million iron cavalry knocking on Yanmen Pass, the fall of the country, and the devastation of the people—a century of humiliation and resistance for a nation and its people, the cries, shouts, and sorrows of the pioneers… A little before that, in Jiangning City, undercurrents were swirling. An insignificant son-in-law of a merchant family was living a carefree life, completely irresponsible, focused solely on eating and watching performances... The novel of the same name as the popular TV series starring Guo Qilin and Song Yi.

6 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality 凡人修仙传 Wang Yu忘语Xianxia7.7M WordsCompleted An ordinary country boy accidentally joins a small local martial sect and becomes a nominal disciple. With that status, how can he establish himself in the sect? How can he, despite his mediocre talent, enter the ranks of the cultivators and make a name for himself across the Three Realms? Fellow cultivators, the new edition of the print book is now available. Feel free to purchase a copy if you’re interested. Thank you for your support! 696Votes16.2MRecs8.5MFans

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An ordinary village boy accidentally enters a small local martial arts sect and becomes a disciple. How will he, with such a background, establish himself within the sect? How will he, with mediocre talent, enter the ranks of cultivators and ultimately reign supreme in the Three Realms? Fellow Daoists, the new physical edition of the book is now available. Those who are interested can purchase it themselves. Thank you for your support!

7 原 The Chronicles of the Primitive Era 原始战记 Chen Ci Lan Diao陈词懒调Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted "One day, we will return to our homeland. Our glory still shines, and the Flame of the Yan Clan will never go out." 12Votes2.6MRecs723.6kFans

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"One day, we will return to our homeland. Glory will remain, and the fire of the Flamehorn will never be extinguished."

8 寇 The Bandit's Path 寇道 Insect Dream虫梦Xianxia1.6M WordsCompleted A bandit is an invader! Those who follow the bandit's path have hearts as hard as iron and stone, and stand firm through fire and water. Neither heaven and earth can stop them, nor ghosts and gods confuse them. They do what others cannot. Born without the makings of a fighter, he sets his sights on martial arts and the gates of immortality. But with rebellion in his bones, the only path to eternal life is the bandit's way. New book: Daoist Arts Master. 0Votes213.3kRecs99.7kFans

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The bandit, Invasion! The man of Kou Dao has a heart as firm as iron and stone, and can withstand fire and water. Heaven and earth cannot stop him, ghosts and gods cannot confuse him, and he can go where others cannot. Born without roots or bones, yet determined to use martial arts to knock on the gates of immortality; possessing a rebellious spirit, yet only the Daoist path to immortality remains. New book: Master of Taoist Arts, please support it!

9 水 The Immortal Path of Water Margin 水浒仙途 House Pig宅猪Xianxia296k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Northern Song dynasty, he becomes Wu Song and embarks on a wondrous journey through a world of immortal heroes. The 108 demons are reincarnated and wreak havoc across the universe; The power of the True Dragon is shattered, as the Song and Yuan dynasties clash; The public and secret sects emerge one after another, manipulating the imperial court; Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, Buddhism, military strategy, Mohism, and Yin-Yang thought: a hundred schools contend. Taois 0Votes108.9kRecs19.4kFans

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Traveling back to the Northern Song Dynasty, becoming Wu Song, and thus unfolding a magnificent panorama of immortals and heroes. One hundred and eight demons reincarnated, wreaking havoc on the world; The true dragon's aura shattered into pieces, leading to a power struggle between the Song and Yuan dynasties. The prominent and the hidden factions emerged one after another, manipulating the imperial court; Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, Buddhism, Military Strategy, Mohism, Yin and Yang – a hundred schools of thought contending: Taoist priests guarding the dragon veins, demons escaping control, Tibetan monks protecting the nation's destiny, sorcerers who kill without a trace, low-class sects, secret successors controlling mechanical beasts, Mongol warships setting sail... A different kind of fantasy world... Water Margin No. 1 Book Club: Just Like a Fierce Tiger Lying on a Desolate Hill, Group Number: 77026185.

10 仙 The Immortal Gourd 仙葫 Wandering Toad流浪的蛤蟆Xianxia2.6M WordsCompleted Countless arts and endless paths to the Great Dao: I ask only one thing, can they grant eternal life? 10Votes2.8MRecs580.2kFans

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A thousand spells, endless paths, I ask only one question: can one attain immortality?

11 奥 The Seat of Arcane Arts 奥术神座 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted “Knowledge is power.” “Gods are nothing more than especially powerful arcanists.” Xia Feng has transmigrated, bringing a mountain of knowledge with him. 94Votes1.9MRecs1.7MFans

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"Knowledge is power." "So-called gods are nothing more than more powerful arcane sorcerers." Summer breeze, carrying a wealth of knowledge, has arrived from another time.

12 死EN Scripture of the Dead 死人经 Bing Lin Shen Xia冰临神下Martial Arts3.9M WordsCompleted A book of the dead, half a scripture without the Dao. I have severed a thousand heads and devoured the bones of a hundred bodies. 111Votes380.9kRecs1MFans

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A book of dead people, half a book of no way. Cut off thousands of heads and devour the bones of hundreds.

13 灭EN Record of Mortal Cultivation's Demise 灭运图录 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Xianxia2.9M WordsCompleted Cultivation means discarding the false and preserving the true, seeing one’s own nature clearly. Those who achieve this are called “Perfected Ones.” They attain the Primordial Spirit and transcend life and death. The Record of Fate’s Demise, the Dao Seed of Fate’s Demise? The cultivation story of a transmigrator who happens upon an ancient immortal art and journeys through the Myriad Worlds and countless vast realms. Group numbers: Group One: 213933048 (full) 26Votes473.7kRecs642.1kFans

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Cultivating truth involves discarding falsehood and preserving truth, revealing one's true nature. Those who achieve this are called "True Persons," and they attain the primordial spirit, transcending life and death. The Record of Annihilation of Fortune, the Seed of Annihilation of Fortune? The story of a time traveler who accidentally obtains ancient immortal techniques and cultivates in countless worlds and realms. Group number: Group 1: 213933048 (Full) Group 2: 140033960

14 上EN A Top-Rank Scholar of Humble Birth 上品寒士 Thieving Daoist, Third Fool贼道三痴Historical1.6M WordsCompleted A seasoned modern-day backpacker transmigrates to the Eastern Jin dynasty, inhabiting the body of Chen Caozhi, a poor young man. His family’s farmland is about to be seized, and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law is being forced to remarry. How can Chen Caozhi overcome prejudice against his low-born status and change his fate, while protecting the interests of himself and his clan? Watch as this young man rises step by step through the rigid hierarchy of the Nine-Rank Official System, befriends 26Votes785.5kRecs822.6kFans

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A modern-day seasoned traveler travels back in time to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, his soul inhabiting the body of Chen Caozhi, a poor young man. Faced with the difficult situation of his clan's land being seized and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law being forced to remarry, how will Chen Caozhi overcome the prejudice of social class, change his own destiny, and thus protect the interests of himself and his clan? Witness how a poor boy rises step by step through the strict hierarchy of the Nine-Rank System of Officials, befriends Gu Kaizhi, marries Xie Daoyun, fights on the battlefield, achieves great merit in the Northern Expedition, and becomes the first time-traveling novel set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

15 间 The Outsider 间客 Mao Ni猫腻Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted There are two things that deeply stir the human soul: the lofty moral law within us, and the brilliant starry sky above us., Kant When Xu Le looked away from these words and saw for the first time the countless stars scattered like sesame seeds beyond the dust, he wasn’t moved. On the contrary, he was furious: the stars beyond the District’s sky were so dazzling, who could stand it? Being blinded by their light every day would turn him into one of those feral cats on the mining roads, brain-fri 26Votes2.8MRecs1.4MFans

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Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe, the more often and the more steadily we reflect upon them: the starry heavens above and the moral law within us. — Immanuel Kant When Xu Le looked away from those words and truly saw the countless stars behind the dust for the first time, he wasn't awestruck. Instead, he was furious: "The stars outside the regional sky are so dazzling, who can stand it? Being blinded by these lights every day, I'm afraid I'll turn into one of those stray cats in the mine tunnels that's been driven mad by the headlights!" So Xu Le gave up his dream of becoming a noble female warship commander's assistant and began to fall, fall, fall under the influence of gravity, becoming a poor boy from out of town who worked as a doorman, a pitiful man who sold his body, a male nanny who did tedious work... In the turbulent era, he showed his white teeth, squinted and smiled foolishly, covered in inexplicable radiance, and stepped by step towards a distant place that no one knew. Xu Le, a citizen of Donglin District, left a desolate, semi-abandoned planet. He possessed some strange and unusual knowledge in his mind and had a power in his body that no one in this world had ever encountered. He was not confused, but rather absurdly content as he entered this most boring yet most interesting world. The life of a stranger must be very exciting.

16 庆 Joy of Life 庆余年 Mao Ni猫腻Historical4.0M WordsCompleted A family that does good deeds will surely enjoy blessings in abundance. Leave blessings for the future, leave blessings for the future, and in time meet a benefactor. How fortunate, how fortunate, that my mother accumulated hidden merit. I urge people to help the needy and support the poor… But who could know that, though we inherit the blessings of those who came before us, in the end we must choose our own path in life? Thus, at the fork in the road: The east wind brings clouds and rain, and y 42Votes4MRecs5.6MFans

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A family that accumulates good deeds will surely have abundant blessings. These blessings, these blessings, will lead to unexpected encounters with benefactors; I am fortunate to have my mother, fortunate to have my mother, for she has accumulated unseen merit. I advise people to help the poor and needy… But who knows that in this world, while we inherit blessings from our ancestors, we must ultimately make our own choices about our path, just as a branch sprouts from a fork in the road: The east wind brings clouds and rain, and young vines sprout new buds. Urgent as a drumbeat, washing away all the velvet and splendor. Wait for the morning sun to rise, and the trellis in the courtyard will be covered in green. I long for the yellow leaves to fall, so I can harvest a few melons. The TV series "Joy of Life," starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang, premiered on Tencent Video and iQiyi on November 26.

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

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

18 佛EN The Buddha Is the Way 佛本是道 Meng Ru Shen Ji梦入神机Xianxia2.0M WordsCompleted The Heavenly Dao is unpredictable and heartless, embracing all things while remaining apart from them. It knows neither good nor evil, right nor wrong, gratitude nor resentment, joy nor sorrow. The immortal path is the Dao, the demonic path is the Dao, the path of monsters is the Dao, and Buddhism itself is the Dao. Reclining high among the nine layers of cloud, I comprehend the truth upon my meditation cushion. Beyond Heaven and Earth, beyond the mystic and the yellow, I shall become the honore 80Votes2.9MRecs678.4kFans

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The Way of Heaven is unpredictable, the Way of Heaven is ruthless, encompassing all things, yet remaining detached from them. There is neither good nor evil, neither right nor wrong, neither gratitude nor resentment, neither joy nor sorrow. The Way of Immortals is the Way, the Way of Demons is the Way, the Way of Monsters is the Way, and the Way of Buddha is inherently the Way. High above the nine heavens, on a meditation cushion, I attain the true Way. Beyond the mysteries of Heaven and Earth, I shall be the supreme master. Pangu gave birth to the Taiji, from which the Two Forms and Four Symbols follow. One Way is passed down to three friends, the two teachings of Chan and Jie are separated. The leader of the Xuanmen, one Qi transforms into the Three Pure Ones.

19 修 The Path of a Cultivation Sect Leader 修真门派掌门路 Qi Kexiu齐可休Xianxia2.2M WordsOngoing Fate is bestowed by Heaven, and one's fellow cultivator walks the path alongside. Together they roam free, chanting the Yellow Court Sutra as one. In this boundless world, cultivation brings together spiritual roots, one's innate destiny, and a companion spirit. The protagonist, Qi Xiu, unexpectedly becomes the sect leader and leads his small, struggling sect in its fight to survive. From a middle-aged man in his thirties at the lowest level of Qi Refining to a wise old man who looks down upon a 26Votes895.3kRecs543.6kFans

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

20 汉 The Han Legacy and the Noble Houses 汉祚高门 Properly Dressed and Upright衣冠正伦Historical5.3M WordsCompleted Shen Zhezhi arrives in the early Eastern Jin dynasty and takes over the body of a son from a powerful family in Jiangnan. He has ten thousand mu of fertile land, a fortune in wealth, and servants by the dozen. It’s an exceptionally privileged start for someone who transmigrates, but unfortunately, his father is a habitual rebel. The aristocracy flees south, the Five Barbarians wreak havoc across China: a dirge for the land of Hua Xia, a lament for the Han dynasty. The great clans can’t be truste 0Votes825.6kRecs424.6kFans

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Shen Zhezi arrives in the early Eastern Jin Dynasty, transforming into the son of a wealthy family in Jiangnan. He owns thousands of acres of fertile land, immense wealth, and a large retinue of servants—a rare high-end transmigration story. Unfortunately, his father is a habitual rebel. The southward migration of the elite and the chaos of the Five Barbarian Tribes marked a tragic end for China and a lament for the Han dynasty. The powerful and influential families are unreliable; the north is wicked and the south is corrupt—two nests of bad seeds, only seeking to live a life of ease. This fertile land of China, the homeland of the Han people, will not be allowed to be used by barbarians! I will dedicate my entire life to building a righteous Northern Expeditionary Army to kill the barbarians, restore the Central Plains, and revive the Han dynasty! Book group: 608646355