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1 清 The Cultured Guest 清客 Thieving Daoist, Third Fool贼道三痴Historical681k WordsOngoing Fine calligraphy, but no more than ordinary; second-rate talent, kept under wraps; three jin of liquor, yet never drunk; clothes for all four seasons, but never quite right; five stones at Go, without regret; six performances of Kunqu, never turned down; a crooked seven-character poem, written without delay; eight rounds of the card game ma diao, with nothing left unchecked; a rank of ninth grade, never sought; and a full ten parts of geniality, without a trace of vulgarity Travel five hundred y 9Votes99.7kRecs282.1kFans

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A good handwriting is not bad, second-rate talent is not revealed, a three-jin liquor capacity does not make one drunk, clothes are not appropriate for all seasons, five-in-a-row Go is not regretted, six performances of Kunqu Opera are not refused, seven-character crooked poems are not delayed, eight-card Mahjong is not checked, a ninth-rank title is not chosen, and a very amiable and unconventional person is — Tracing back five hundred years, experience the long-lost joys of life in "The Guest of the Qing Dynasty," a masterpiece by Thief Dao Sanchi.

4 雪EN Lord of the Snow Eagle 雪鹰领主 I Eat Tomatoes我吃西红柿Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted In Anyang Province of the Xia Clan, there is a tiny, unremarkable territory called Snow Eagle Territory! And this is where the story begins! Following Desolate Era, Swallowed Star, The Nine Cauldrons, Panlong, Stellar Transformation, Inch of Radiance, and The Legend of Xing Feng, this is Tomato's eighth novel! 68Votes9.3MRecs3.3MFans

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In the Anyang Province of the Xia tribe, there is a very small and inconspicuous territory called Snow Eagle Territory! The story begins here! ** Following "Desolate Era", "Swallowed Star", "Nine Cauldrons", "Panlong", "Stellar Transformation", "Inch of Light", and "Legend of Star Peak", this is Tomato's eighth novel!

5 永 Eternal Heart 永恒之心 Fast Food Restaurant快餐店Eastern Fantasy4.6M WordsCompleted Chen Yu, an outer disciple, has a heart belonging to a god and demon fused into his body. The heart is the center of life and a vital weak point of the human body. Yet for Chen Yu, it is his strongest point of defense, granting him limitless potential to surpass demon beasts and divine beasts. From then on, he embarks on a magnificent and stirring journey of mystery. Geniuses are as plentiful as clouds, while peerless prodigies dominate the world. With sects standing everywhere, I determine the 0Votes173.1kRecs128.6kFans

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Chen Yu, an outer disciple, has a divine and demonic heart integrated into his body. The heart is the center of life, a vital organ in the human body. But for Chen Yu, the heart is the strongest point of defense, giving him unlimited potential to surpass even demonic beasts and divine beasts. From then on, he embarked on a magnificent and epic journey. Geniuses abound, and prodigies are unparalleled. Sects stand in great numbers, and I alone will determine their fate. Amidst the glory of all races, a cross-realm war unfolds. Amidst the mysteries of antiquity, myths clash. My heart is set on only one thing: eternity! —— This new book urgently needs recommendations and collection. Completed works include "King of Domination", "Fairy River Storm", and "Fairy Path". You can exchange opinions and get more exclusive information.

6 不 The Immortal Mortal 不朽凡人 I'm Old Five, the Goose鹅是老五Xianxia3.7M WordsCompleted In this world, only those with a spiritual root can cultivate immortality. Those with ordinary roots are destined to remain ordinary people. Mo WujI has only an ordinary root. He is nothing but an ordinary man! 2Votes9MRecs3.2MFans

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Here, only those with spiritual roots can cultivate immortality; those with mortal roots are destined to remain mortals. Mo Wuji is only a mortal, a mere ordinary person!

8 我EN I Come from the Mortal Realm 我从凡间来 Longing for Jiangnan想见江南Xianxia7.8M WordsCompleted I came from the mortal world, seeking immortality here. 0Votes8.2MRecs1.2MFans

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13 灵 The Spirit Luo Ring 灵罗戒 Night · Water Cold夜·水寒Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted With sheer determination, he sets out on the path to becoming strong! Step by step, he rises to become the ultimate controller! 0Votes137.1kRecs186.3kFans

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With great perseverance, you will walk the path to becoming a powerful figure! Step by step, you will ascend to become the ultimate controller!

14 球 The Gaffer 球场教父 Pighead Seven猪头七Sports2.8M WordsCompleted This is a story about pursuing victory. “You only need to remember one thing: here, I’m the most important person!” Li Ang declared with swagger. The head coach’s authority could not be challenged. Everyone had to understand that. Some people hated him. Others worshipped him obsessively. I’m Li Ang, and this is my story, a story about dreams and conquest. 0Votes415.6kRecs132.2kFans

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This is a story about pursuing victory. "You only need to remember one thing: here, I am the most important person!" Li Ang exuded domineering confidence; the head coach's authority was not to be challenged, and this was something everyone had to recognize. Some people hate him, while others idolize him. I am Li Ang, and this is my story—a story about dreams and conquest.

15 轮 Wheel of the World 轮盘世界 Huan Dong幻动Sci-Fi6.6M WordsOngoing At the moment his life ends, Ye Zhongming returns to the afternoon ten years ago when the apocalypse began. Is this a blessing from Heaven, or another punishment? Does he really have to experience that cruel, freezing apocalypse all over again? Ye Zhongming decides to survive, for no other reason than the comrades who once shared life and death with him, and the beloved who never left his side! He also wants to find the answers. Why did countless wheels appear out of thin air, while tens of thou 3Votes877.4kRecs722.5kFans

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At the moment his life ended, Ye Zhongming returned to ten years ago, to the afternoon when the apocalypse began. Is this a blessing from heaven? Or yet another punishment? Do I really have to relive the cruel and cold apocalypse? Ye Zhongming decided to live, not for anything else, but for his comrades who had shared life and death with him and his lover who had never abandoned him! Furthermore, he needed to find the answers. Why did countless roulette wheels appear from nothingness, and tens of thousands of desolate lands fall from the sky? Who turned this beautiful blue planet into a bloody wasteland filled with corpses?! QQ Group: 539357111 Subscription Group: 592613757 (Subscription screenshot required)

16 一 One Shot, One Kill 一枪致命 Shi Yao十曜Gaming3.5M WordsCompleted Feng Luo, an international mercenary, transmigrates to a technologically advanced world during a mission. A few years after he settles into his new life, a sci-fi online game called War Chronicle takes the entire Interstellar Federation by storm. The Desert Eagle, Barrett, AK-47, Apache, RPG… one familiar piece of equipment after another stirs memories of his past! The Terminator, the Zerg, Resident Evil, the Force… missions that appear after a System update leave him bewildered and astonished! 0Votes331.2kRecs328kFans

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Feng Luo, an international mercenary, is transported to a technologically advanced world during a mission. After living in the new world for several years, a sci-fi online game called "War Chronicles" became popular throughout the interstellar federation. Desert Eagle, Barrett, AK47, Apache, RPG... One familiar piece of equipment after another evoked his memories! Terminator, Zerg, Resident Evil, The Force... The missions that appeared after a system update filled him with both doubt and surprise! Thus, Feng Luo entered "War Chronicles" and became a sniper.

17 限 The Restricted Superstar 限制级巨星 Might as Well Play Soccer不如踢球Sports3.1M WordsOngoing I'm fat? I'm a creep, too. Greedy? I've got a dirty game, too. This is the story of a creepy fat guy who takes a System and makes his way through the world of football. Football group: 608815778 (full subscription required to join) 0Votes827.6kRecs257.3kFans

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I'm fat? I'm also sleazy. Greedy? I'm ruthless too. This is the story of a sleazy fat guy who uses a system to make his way in the football world. Restricted subscription group: 554175932 Football Club: 608815778 (Full subscription required to join)

18 异 The Gourmet of Another World 异世界的美食家 Li Hongtian李鸿天Eastern Fantasy6.2M WordsCompleted In a fantasy world where martial artists can split mountains with a wave of their hand and cut rivers in half with a kick, there is a little restaurant. The restaurant is small, but countless top experts flock to it. There, you can sample fried rice made with phoenix eggs and dragon-blood rice. There, you can drink liquor brewed from the Spring of Life and vermilion fruits. There, you can eat grilled ninth-rank Supreme beast meat seasoned with black pepper. What, you want to kidnap the chef and 0Votes1.1MRecs865.6kFans

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In a fantastical world where martial artists can shatter mountains with a wave of their hand and sever long rivers with a kick, there exists such a small restaurant. The restaurant may not be large, but it is a place that countless top experts flock to. There you can taste fried rice made with phoenix eggs and dragon blood rice. There you can drink a strong liquor made from the Fountain of Life and red fruit. There you can eat roasted meat of a ninth-tier supreme beast with black pepper. What? You want to kidnap the chef? Impossible, because there's a level 10 divine beast, a hellhound, guarding the restaurant entrance. Oh, and that chef also has an iron lump assistant who can crush a ninth-rank supreme being with one hand, and a group of crazy women whose stomachs have been conquered. The discussion group for this book is group 1: 550248234 (full). Welcome to join Group 2: 208206733

19 我 My Phone Connects to a Game Vault 我的手机连接游戏仓库 Half a Love Letter0半纸情书0Urban1.7M WordsCompleted One day, Chen Zhengqian suddenly discovers he can bring items from his in-game inventory into the real world... 0Votes118.8kRecs219kFans

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21 神 Divine Martial Awakening 神武觉醒 Baili Xi百里玺Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsCompleted A mysterious ancient book suddenly appeared in the sea of consciousness of a wretched little martial artist. It contained "War God Reenactment" and "The Vast Ages." "War God Reenactment" could reproduce every divine technique of the War God. Martial arts, runes, alchemy, artifact forging, beast taming, adventuring, sacrificial rites… The War God's astonishing divine techniques from every discipline were reenacted through him. "The Vast Ages" allowed him to read the vast history of countless 0Votes111.3kRecs67.9kFans

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A mysterious ancient book suddenly appeared in the consciousness of a miserable little martial artist, containing "Martial God's Martial Arts" and "Vast Ages". "Martial God's Martial Arts Performance" can reenact all of the Martial God's divine skills. Martial arts, runes, alchemy, weapon crafting, beast taming, adventure, ritual... All of the Martial God's astonishing divine skills can be reenacted in him. "Vast Ages" allows one to peruse the vast history of the ancient gods' countless adventures and the many secrets they have experienced... This overwhelming amount of experience allows him to gain an edge at every step. From then on, powerful families vied to win him over, guild masters were infatuated with him, and stunning beauties fought over him. The young martial artist, with his unparalleled charisma, stepped onto the magnificent stage of the Divine Martial Continent, gradually becoming the number one martial artist under the brilliant starry sky.

22 造EN King of Creation 造化之王 Zhu Sanbu猪三不Eastern Fantasy9.8M WordsCompleted Overnight, the young Ye Zhen suddenly discovered that he possessed a strange ability! The meaningless cries of the insects and beasts in the mountains sounded completely different when they reached his ears. The rat brothers squeaked: “Brother, the treasure in the back mountain that can make us grow dozens of times larger is about to drip. Hurry, let’s go!” A swarm of mosquitoes chattered: “Those two are here again. Brothers, get them! Suck them dry!” A young Cloudwing Tiger faced Ye Zhen and le 2Votes1.2MRecs615.8kFans

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Overnight, young Ye Zhen suddenly discovered that he possessed a strange ability! The meaningless cries of insects and beasts in the mountains sounded different to him. The mouse brothers squeaked: "Brothers, the treasure in the back mountain that can make us grow dozens of times larger is about to drip down, hurry up!" A swarm of mosquitoes were buzzing: "Those two are here again, brothers, let's go and have our fill!" A young cloud-winged tiger roared at Ye Zhen, its voice filled with a chilling aura: "Mom's not home, don't come any closer, or I'll eat you!" Everything changed because of this! Zhu San's latest book, "The Gene Era," has been released. Brothers and sisters, please add it to your collections and recommend it! For those who find the new book too short, you can try Zhu San's highly acclaimed older book, "Controlling the Stars," which has over 10,000 subscribers. Finally, the old pig stretched out his hoof to his brothers! Discussion area: VIP (489-110-740, subscription required) and Regular area (481-325-504).

23 心 The Psychological Restricted Zone 心理禁区 Fan Li范黎Urban843k WordsOngoing This book has been officially published, and 150 limited-edition signed copies are now available for preorder. The limited edition is sold at Manyu Culture's Tmall store. Search for Psychological Forbidden Zone on Tmall and grab your copy now! Lu Ran was an intern psychological counselor. By chance, he came across a strange collection of bizarre psychological case files. It contained many absurd, bizarre, and terrifying missions, yet completing them brought great rewards. During his tense and th 0Votes38kRecs103.9kFans

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The book has been officially published, and 150 limited signed copies are available for pre-order. The limited edition is available at the Manyu Culture Tmall store. Search for "Psychological Forbidden Zone" on Tmall and grab yours now! Lu Ran was originally a psychological counseling intern. By chance, I came across a strange collection of "bizarre psychological case studies". It contains many absurd, strange, terrifying, yet highly rewarding missions. During the thrilling and exciting exploration, he discovered that he could even enter the consciousness world of other people. From then on, his life underwent a wonderful and amazing change. Book lovers, please join the group: 524846492

26 锦 Brocade-Clad by Night 锦衣夜行 Yue Guan月关Historical3.8M WordsCompleted I was everywhere during the Jingnan Campaign, the reduction of the vassal princes, the capital’s relocation, the compilation of the great encyclopedia, the campaigns against the Mongols, and the expeditions to the South Seas, yet no one knew I was there. The whole world fit in my sleeve. I walked unseen in brocade, keeping a low profile. A low profile was the way to go. A convoluted line of inheritance and a fate passed down through generations, one over which he had no control, set the stage fo 6Votes3.1MRecs890kFans

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I was everywhere – from suppressing the feudal lords during the Jingnan Campaign, to moving the capital and revising the classics, to conquering the Mongols and going to Southeast Asia – yet no one knew I was there. Keep a low profile! Keeping a low profile is the key to success. His tortuous lifeline and the continuation of a passive fate led to his rise and counterattack. The seemingly powerless imposter reversed its passive situation and created a new landscape for the entire related environment! The turbulent struggle for the throne, the step-by-step reforms to weaken the power of the princes, the glorious moment of the Yongle Encyclopedia, the manipulation of the world by changing the capital, the pacification of the internal and external affairs, all the events, big and small, cannot erase his shadow or cover up his footprints in all the glory! The early Ming Dynasty was a period of constant turmoil. It was an era of receding instability, yet a group of heroes and ruthless figures stirred history, propelling the Ming Dynasty's rule to its first peak! In such a historical context, how did an ordinary person from modern times manage to manipulate events, intervene in such turbulent times, and achieve his own quiet brilliance?

27 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! 979Votes16.2MRecs8.5MFans

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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!

28 一 A First-Rank Empire 一品江山 Master Three Precepts三戒大师Historical1.9M WordsCompleted In the spring of the fifth year of Qingli, Fan Wenzheng's reform of the New Policies had failed, and Fu Bi was demoted along with him. Teng Zijing rebuilt Yueyang Tower, Ouyang Xiu drank himself into a stupor, Han Xianggong remained tall, handsome, and rich, and Wen Yanbo had become thoroughly extraordinary. Di Qing became the idol of the Great Song's underclass, while the Obstinate Chancellor and Sima Niu had only just entered the workforce. Justice Bao was not yet qualified to preside over Kai 1Votes634.5kRecs337.9kFans

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In the spring of the fifth year of the Qingli era, Fan Zhongyan's reforms failed, and Fu Bi was demoted. Teng Zijing rebuilt Yueyang Tower, Ouyang Xiu was dead drunk, Han Xianggong remained handsome and wealthy, and Wen Yanbo became a complete shrew. Di Qing became an idol for the common people of the Song Dynasty, while the stubborn Prime Minister and Sima Niu had just started working. Bao Zheng was not yet qualified to sit in Kaifeng Prefecture, Su Dongpo was losing his baby teeth, and Emperor Renzong was trying to have a baby... As if by divine arrangement, the most outstanding individuals of the Song Dynasty and even the entire Chinese nation all gathered in this era to make their grand entrance. This was the most magnificent, brilliant, enlightened, and free era; even the air itself was intoxicating. But in another sixty years, this enchanting era will be destroyed under the iron hooves of foreign races... What is the reason for this, and is there any possibility of it escaping unscathed? A butterfly, traversing a thousand years of time and space, arrives in this dazzling era, taking you through the bustling city life, leading you to "the moon rising above the willow branches, a rendezvous after dusk," letting you drink and chat with the best of the best, and helping you find all the answers. I wonder how much change he can bring to this world by flapping his tiny wings...

33 裁 Judgment 裁决 Seventy-Two Edits七十二编Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing He looks like an innocent, simple-minded boy with a dazed expression and an oversized head. But this little rascal learned good temper from an irascible dwarf, humility from an arrogant elf, honesty from a lying gnome, and manners from a barbarian. When this country bumpkin, unable to cultivate battle aura, steps onto the stage from a small southern city, he will become the greatest knight of all. 1Votes2.5MRecs555.7kFans

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A seemingly innocent and simple-minded big-headed boy is actually a little rascal who learned good temper from a grumpy dwarf, humility from an arrogant elf, honesty from a lying gnome, and manners from a barbarian. When this country bumpkin, who is unable to cultivate battle qi, steps onto the stage from his small southern town, he is determined to become the greatest knight.

34 擎 The Sky-Piercing Staff 擎天一棍 Love of a Clod of Earth土疙瘩的爱情Xianxia2.4M WordsCompleted A tale of seeking the Dao and eternal life A love that leaves an indelible mark An ordinary youth unwittingly opens a magnificent ink-wash scroll of the immortal realm. Immortals, demons, Buddhas, and devils all take the stage, as old grudges and tangled passions come pouring in! Of the three thousand Great Daos, I seek only the way of the staff. One strike settles old grudges. One strike shatters the firmament. One strike paves the Great Dao to eternal life. One strike brings forth a match made 0Votes150.1kRecs69.6kFans

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A story about seeking immortality A deeply unforgettable love affair An ordinary young man inadvertently unfurls a grand scroll of immortals and heroes, a tapestry of ink and wash painting, where immortals, demons, Buddhas, and monsters all make their appearance, and grudges and affections come one after another! Of the three thousand great paths, I alone seek the path of the staff. One blow to sever grudges One blow shatters the sky A single blow paves the way to immortality A single stroke of the stick leads to an unparalleled marriage My new book, "Golden Scales," has been uploaded. New and old readers are welcome to read it. Thank you! Fan Club: 8627845

35 英 Prison of Heroes 英雄监狱 Huang Huayi黄华溢Gaming4.9M WordsCompleted Some people are destined to meet, even if one is in heaven and the other in hell. Rose Prison, the world’s number-one prison in reality! It holds the most notorious criminals on the planet. What would happen if you led a group like that into a virtual world? Hero Prison, the number-one prison in the virtual world! It holds legendary heroes and monsters: the Harbinger of Doom, the Ancient Demon Emperor, the Troll Chieftain, bounty hunters, and even mighty gods! How powerful would you be with a pr 3Votes487.9kRecs358.3kFans

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Some people are destined to meet, even if one is in heaven and the other in hell. Rose Prison, the number one prison in the real world! This place houses the world's most notorious criminals. What would happen if you led such a group of people into the virtual world? Hero Prison, the number one prison in the virtual world! This place holds the most legendary heroes and monsters: Doomsday Bringer, Ancient Demon King, Troll Chieftain, Bounty Hunter, and even the mighty—God! How powerful would it be to carry such a prison with you? The world is actually a prison; to gain true freedom, you must change the world!

36 奋 Striving in Dream of the Red Chamber 奋斗在红楼 Nine Awakenings九悟Historical3.0M WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Yongzhi reign of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the beautiful, haughty little girl Lin Daiyu has just entered the Jia household. A modern science graduate transmigrates into the body of Jia Huan, a bastard son in the Jia household from Dream of the Red Chamber. If he doesn’t want to be dragged down by his useless Jia relatives and have his family confiscated and his head chopped off, he needs to prepare early. This is the story of a bastard son making a comeback 3Votes1.7MRecs524.4kFans

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In the winter of the 7th year of the Yongzhi reign of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the beautiful and proud little girl Lin Daiyu had just entered the Jia family mansion. A modern science student transmigrates into the body of Jia Huan, an illegitimate son in the Jia family of the Dream of the Red Chamber. If he doesn't want to be implicated by the Jia family's incompetent allies and end up with their property confiscated and his head chopped off, he'd better prepare early. This is a story of a concubine's son's rise to power. P. S.: This book is a fictional historical novel with a lighthearted, enjoyable feel. I am not a scholar of historical accuracy, a fan of serious historical dramas, or a scholar of *Dream of the Red Chamber*. Please forgive any omissions, inaccuracies, or contradictions. Jiuwu's book club: 312484933. Joining requires verification of your fan value. You only need to have subscribed to Jiuwu's books. Nine Enlightenment Book Club VIP Group: 214808277. Full subscription is available. ---My new book, "When I Was Young," has been released. All readers are welcome to read and enjoy it.

38 圣 The Sacred Ruins 圣墟 Chen Dong辰东Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted Rising from ruin, returning from extinction. The seas turn to dust, lightning and thunder fade away, and that wisp of dark mist draws near the earth once more. The shackles of the world are broken, and a brand-new world reveals a mysterious corner of itself... 36Votes32MRecs20.3MFans

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Rising from ruin, reviving from oblivion. The ocean turned to dust, the lightning withered away, and that wisp of mist once again approached the earth. The shackles of the world were broken, and a brand new world unveiled a corner of its mystery...

39 斗 Battle Frenzy 斗战狂潮 Skeleton Elf骷髅精灵Xianxia4.1M WordsCompleted Two moons hang in the sky, heralding a world of infinite possibilities Lonely and dark, the mysterious and bizarre Life-Playing Clown The Hundred-City Federation, the Three Great Empires, rampaging alien races, and soul beasts ruling supreme This is an age in which heroes emerge in droves. Humanity has endured humiliation and hardship to reclaim sovereignty over Earth, nurturing the ambition to advance into higher dimensions! Most importantly... how will Wang, a good-for-nothing second-year seni 1Votes30.3MRecs1.4MFans

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Two moons in the sky, a world of heroes with infinite possibilities. A lonely, dark, mysterious, and bizarre jester. The Hundred Cities Federation, three great empires, alien races roam freely, and soul beasts dominate the Netherworld. This is an era that produces heroes, where humanity endures hardship to regain sovereignty over the Earth and harbors ambitions to advance into higher latitudes! The key point is... How will Wang, a second-year loser, use a roulette wheel to move the entire world?! Battle Group 1: 21222419 (2,000-person battle group) Fighting Group 2: 12962047

42 天 Heavenly Shadow 天影 Xiao Ding萧鼎Xianxia1.8M WordsCompleted Yin and yang divide heaven and earth; the five elements shape the universe. Beneath the sky, in the ancient and storied heartland of China, the age of immortal cultivation has dawned, and countless beings thrive. Across millions of miles, countless human joys and sorrows unfold amid the magnificent pursuit of eternal life. Where there is light, there is also darkness. Beneath the sky, in the midst of all that radiance, silent shadows still move unseen… 8Votes14.7MRecs1.3MFans

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Yin and Yang divide heaven and earth, and the Five Elements determine the universe. Beneath the vast sky, the ancient land of China, weathered by time, was in an era of flourishing immortality, where countless beings thrived. Across thousands of miles, countless scenes of human joy and sorrow unfold within the grand and immortal path of immortality. Where there is light, there is darkness; beneath the radiant sky, silent shadows still linger, moving ever onward…

43 美 The Gourmet’s Supplier 美食供应商 The Cat Who Can Cook会做菜的猫Urban6.0M WordsCompleted “In the distant East, there is a strange little restaurant that has turned down Michelin three-star ratings several times. It’s expensive: a bowl of egg fried rice with soup costs RMB 288. Oh, I forgot, it also comes with a plate of pickles. Even so, plenty of people line up for a table. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations. You have to queue in person, and countless people fly in on private jets just to get in line. Of course, there’s no place to park your plane or your car. The service is 8Votes8.3MRecs3.3MFans

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"In the far East, there exists a strange little shop that has repeatedly refused Michelin three-star ratings. The prices are exorbitant; a bowl of fried rice with soup costs 288 RMB, oh, and it includes a side of kimchi, yet even so, long queues form. They don't accept reservations, only walk-ins, and countless people arrive by private jet specifically to queue, though of course, no parking or landing spots are provided. The service is appalling; customers are expected to serve themselves, clear their own dishes, and even wipe the tables! Good heavens, this owner must be insane." —Michelin Guide Foodie group, everyone is welcome to join and chat: 526149614 Dragon Tiger Fight Main Group: Subscribe to all accounts to join! 577415455 Cai Mao appears unpredictably~

44 我 My Shadow Can Go AFK 我的影子会挂机 Great Dream Cloud Lord云梦大领主Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, Li Yunmu acquired a supercomputer from the Dark Age of Humanity, and his miserable life changed forever! Aptitude? Talent? What are those things? Can you eat them? I have neither aptitude nor talent, but my shadow can go AFK and level up in the real world. Experience points, inner power, combat-skill proficiency... It can grind all of them. I can even gain proficiency while sleeping, and raise my combat skills by several levels just by taking a nap. "Ding! Your shadow killed 0Votes323.3kRecs278.3kFans

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By sheer chance, Li Yunmu stumbled upon a supercomputer from the Dark Ages of humanity, and from that moment on, his miserable life changed! Aptitude? Talent? What are those things? Can you eat them? I have neither qualifications nor talent, but my shadow can level up in real life by idling. Experience points, internal strength points, combat skill proficiency... You can gain them all by playing. You can even increase proficiency while sleeping, and you can level up your string skills and combat techniques while taking a nap. "Ding! Your shadow has killed an ant, gaining one point of experience and one point of internal energy." "Ding! Your shadow successfully killed an ant, dropping a dimensional box." Holy crap, killing bugs can give you experience points and drop boxes? Who else does that?!

45 牧 Tales of Herding Gods 牧神记 House Pig宅猪Eastern Fantasy5.9M WordsCompleted The ancestral rule of the Great Ruins says: When night falls, do not go outside. The old, weak, sick, and disabled residents of the Great Ruins’ Remnant Village find a baby by the river and name him Qin Mu. They raise him with painstaking care. One day, night falls and darkness engulfs the Great Ruins. Qin Mu steps out of his home… Be a villain who revels in the spring breeze! That’s what the blind man tells him. Qin Mu’s rise as a villain is just beginning! 128Votes15.5MRecs7.6MFans

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The ancestral precept of Daxu says, "Don't go out after dark." The elderly, weak, sick, and disabled villagers of Daxu Village found an infant by the river, named him Qin Mu, and raised him with great care. One night, as darkness enveloped Daxu, Qin Mu stepped out of his home… Be a villain who sways in the spring breeze! The blind man said to him. Qin Mu's path to villainy is on the rise! Book club groups: 600290060, 624672265; VIP group: 663057414 (verification required); Regular group: 424940671

46 一 A Will Eternal 一念永恒 Er Gen耳根Xianxia3.7M WordsCompleted With a single thought, the sea becomes vast; with a single thought, the fields turn to mulberry groves. With a single thought, ten thousand demons are slain; with a single thought, ten thousand immortals are destroyed. Only my thought… is eternal. This is Er Gen’s fourth full-length novel, A Will Eternal, following Renegade Immortal, Pursuit of the Truth, and I Shall Seal the Heavens. 22Votes17.3MRecs9.2MFans

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A single thought can create an ocean, or a single thought can turn a field into a mulberry field. A single thought can slay a thousand demons, or a single thought can annihilate ten thousand immortals. Only my thoughts... Eternity This is Er Gen's fourth full-length novel, *A Thought Through Eternity*, following *Against the Gods*, *Seeking the Demon*, and *I Shall Seal the Heavens*.