A Fifteen-Year Veteran Reader's Feast 十五年老饕书单

1 我 My Protagonist Miss Can't Be Trusted 我的主角小姐不靠谱 San Wenzhou三文州Light Novel679k WordsCompleted Ron is drawn into an incident involving an invasion from the Spirit World because of his resonance disorder. Writing novels based on his resonance experiences and obtaining character cards from them is his only way to gain supernatural powers. To survive, he must make readers love his novels, but… [“Ron, you've gone too far. How could you kill them all?”] [Vivian says this as she searches for survivors with her staff.] Does anyone actually like saintly protagonists? Waiting for answers... [She s 0Votes5.7kRecs10.6kFans

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Ron, due to resonance-induced psychosis, became involved in the spirit invasion incident. Writing his resonant experiences into novels and obtaining character cards from them is his only way to gain supernatural powers. In order to survive, he must make his novels popular with readers, but... "Ron, you've gone too far! How could you kill them all?" As Vivian spoke, she used her staff to search for anyone still alive. Does anyone like watching movies with a Mary Sue protagonist? Waiting for an answer online... She smashed the head of the person at her feet. She shook her head regretfully: "It seems he really is dead." Okay, my protagonist seems a little unreliable.

2 李 Li Zhuangsheng Doesn't Want to Be Reborn 李庄生同学不想重生 Li Bai, Not Quite White李白不太白Light Novel2.5M WordsOngoing I'm sorry. You did nothing wrong. I admit it was all my fault, but I really can't be with you anymore! At the moment before being reborn, Li Zhuangsheng looked at Hu Mengdie with a face full of guilt. The sunshine was always so bright, and the sky was a spotless blue. Youth really was wonderful. But there's one problem: what the heck is this function? I can't understand it! Li Zhuangsheng was in tears, facing the greatest crisis of his life. Lin Yuehua: “It's all right. I can help you study. 80Votes75.8kRecs106.6kFans

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I'm sorry, you didn't do anything wrong, I admit it's all my fault, but I really can't be with you anymore! Just before his rebirth, Li Zhuangsheng looked at Hu Mengdie with a face full of guilt. The sun is always shining so brightly, the sky is as blue as ever, youth is truly wonderful. But the problem is, what kind of weird function is this? I don't understand it at all! Li Zhuangsheng was in tears, facing the biggest crisis of his life. Lin Yuehua: "It's alright, I can teach you how to study." Hu Mengdie: "Please take your hands off him." Zhu Zhixue: "Please make a graceful exit, thank you." Hu Mengke: "Come to my house and give me private tutoring..." Qin Luanyu: "It doesn't matter, my family's company is quite big!" "Stop talking nonsense and come home with me!" Li Xiuyu, with a cold face, dragged Li Zhuangsheng away without saying a word. (Rebirth)

3 让 You Made Me Leave the Marriage with Nothing, Yet I Became a Rich Woman's Dream Man 让你离婚出户，你却成了富婆男神 Listening to the East Wind in the Small Tower Last Night小楼昨夜听东风Urban1.7M WordsCompleted After his divorce, Gao Jun discovers that the wealthy single woman everyone's called a respectable lady has completely dropped the act. “Ma'am, stop confessing your feelings to me.” “You know I'm not the kind of man who takes just anyone.” 1Votes18.4kRecs227.4kFans

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After the divorce, Gao Jun discovered that the image of the single, wealthy woman had been shattered. "Madam, please stop confessing your feelings to me." "You know I'm not a casual person."

4 男 Dreamboat, Your Image Is Falling Apart! 男神，你人设崩了！ Zhou Yi Kou Niao周一口鸟Urban2.6M WordsCompleted Reborn in his college days, Zhou Yuwen knew how important it was to cultivate the right image. In this life, he would be aloof, mature, and exceptionally talented! “I'm a traditional kind of guy. I think you have to take responsibility when you date someone, so you should be very careful before falling in love.” “Zhou Yuwen! Marry me again!” “What the hell? Are you crazy? I've never even been married!” “Stop talking nonsense! We got our marriage license in our past life!” “That was my past life! 13Votes121.1kRecs836.7kFans

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Reborn back to my university days. Zhou Yuwen is well aware of the importance of his public persona. In this life, Zhou Yuwen is characterized as aloof, mature, and exceptionally talented! "I'm a rather traditional person. I believe that you have to be responsible when you're in a relationship, so you have to be very careful when you're dating." "Zhou Yuwen! Let's remarry!" "Damn it! Are you crazy? I've never even been married before!" "Stop talking nonsense! We already got our marriage certificate in our past life!" "That was in my past life!" "Remarry!" "Get lost! I have a girlfriend!" He ran, she chased! He has no way to escape!

5 东 Tokyo: I Found a Troubled Girl on the Yamanote Line 东京：我在山手线捡到问题少女 Glass Bird玻璃鸟Light Novel607k WordsCompleted A sluggish economy, meager income, a lonely life, and a broken home. Reborn in Tokyo at the turn of the millennium, Shenming Chunxi stood on the platform, his heart growing gloomier at the thought that this life would continue for another thirty years. A train pulled into the station and warning bells rang loudly. Then he noticed a frail, solitary little figure before him. Ah, she's about to jump in front of the train. Yet looking at her, he couldn't help feeling a flicker of anticipation. Was i 0Votes20.5kRecs64.2kFans

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A depressed economy, meager income, a lonely life, and a broken home. Reborn in Tokyo in the year 2000, the thought of this kind of life continuing for another thirty years filled Haruki Kamina with melancholy as he stood on the platform. The train pulled into the station, sirens blaring, but a frail, lonely, petite figure caught his attention. —Ah, she's going to jump the tracks. But looking at that figure, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation. Was that anticipation out of affection for his fellow human? Or did he feel that the cliché of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress from a novel was about to be repeated in his life? "It doesn't seem to be either of those." He flicked out his cigarette and watched the smoke rings drift into the sky, only then recalling the afternoon when his father buried his pet kitten alive during his childhood.

6 都 Now That We're Reborn, Who Wouldn't Raise a Little Sister? 都重生了谁还不养个妹妹 Bu Qian'er不欠儿Urban1.5M WordsOngoing A father who’s gone, a mother who disappeared, and a girl whose life has fallen apart. Why does this plot sound so familiar? Xu Mingyuan looks at the tearful little Yangzhi. Well, serves you right for deceiving me in your past life. Seeing how miserable you are now, I can finally relax. 2Votes62.1kRecs277.1kFans

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A father who's gone, a mother who's disappeared, and a woman who's broken up—this script seems a bit familiar. Xu Mingyuan looked at the tearful Xiao Yangzhi and thought, "Wow, you're something else. You fooled me in your past life, but seeing how miserable you are now, I'm relieved."

7 二 The Girls in My Second Playthrough Became Yanderes 二周目的她们变成了病娇 Mr. An Yue安悦先生Light Novel1.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a supporting role in a Tokyo romance-simulation game, Shimizu Jian unexpectedly awakened a System. Stealing the heroine away from the male lead became part of his daily routine. After taking the five female characters from the male lead, he successfully cleared the first playthrough, but gradually lost the most important emotions that made him human. Two years later, he uninstalled the System and restarted the second playthrough, hoping to return to a peaceful school li 0Votes6.8kRecs80.2kFans

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In a Tokyo dating simulation game, Shimizu, who transmigrates into the body of a supporting character, unexpectedly awakens a system, and stealing love becomes his daily routine. After taking away the five female characters around the male protagonist, he successfully completed the first playthrough, but at the same time, he gradually lost the most important emotions that are human. Two years later, he uninstalled the system, restarted the second playthrough, wanting to return to a peaceful campus life and give the male protagonist a happy ending. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. The female characters he had once been in contact with all became yanderes after their memories were erased.

8 咒 King of Curses 咒禁之王 A Clockwork Orange's Dream发条橙之梦Light Novel1.5M WordsOngoing “One who uses spells and incantations to banish evil spirits is known as an Exorcist.” Cen Dongsheng was reborn. His soul came from a future eight years away, an era when ghosts ran rampant and evil gods wreaked havoc, and people known as “Exorcists” ruled modern society. But now, the world was still on the eve of a great upheaval, with undercurrents gathering beneath the surface. He was a cautious sort, well aware of his mediocre talents. The first thing he thought of after being reborn was 5Votes95.6kRecs273.8kFans

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"Those who use incantations and exorcisms to exorcise evil spirits are called exorcists." Cen Dongsheng was reborn. His soul came from eight years in the future, an era where ghosts and monsters roamed, evil gods lurked, and people known as "Forbidden Masters" ruled modern society; and now, the world is still on the eve of a night of great upheaval with undercurrents. But he was a cautious guy who knew he was mediocre. The first thing he thought of after being reborn was to curry favor with powerful figures, and he carried this career very thoroughly and successfully. Except for one problem. Those women with big thighs are all crazy; they... Will start fighting amongst themselves. "Stop fighting! If you want to fight, go outside and fight, okay? Don't tear the house down!" "Forget it, you guys should just come back... Destroying the house is better than destroying the world..."

9 仙EN The Path to Immortality 仙业 Yuan Fujun鹓扶君Xianxia3.2M WordsOngoing A dream crosses from the sea floor to withered mulberry trees, having witnessed all the Milky Way’s winds and waves. The Nine Provinces and Four Seas, the Mystic Sects and Demon Schools, the Celestial Outsiders and Pure Land Sangha. Refining qi, receiving registers, taking elixirs, divining omens... Enter the Gate of the Infinite, roam the Fields of the Boundless, shine as brightly as the sun and moon, and endure as long as heaven and earth. All that came before is but a guest; reborn, I walk t 1.9kVotes710.8kRecs761.6kFans

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My dream journeys from the seabed across withered mulberry trees, witnessing the storms and waves of the Milky Way. Throughout the land, the Xuanzong and the Demonic Sect, the Celestials and Heretics, and the Pure Land and the Sangha. Qi cultivation, ordination, ingestion of elixirs, divination... Enter the gate of infinity, roam the boundless wilderness, shine as brightly as the sun and moon, and be as constant as heaven and earth. All past lives are but fleeting memories, a rebirth as a human. This time. I only wish for immortality!

10 长 Longevity in the Martial Path, Starting with Bajiquan 长生武道，从八极拳开始 Hongchen, Don't Make Waves鸿尘别浪Eastern Fantasy600k WordsCompleted The Great Zhou Divine Dynasty is in decline, its fortunes fading. Crisis lurks everywhere, and the uncanny hides in the shadows. Demons devour people, and mountains of bones pile up. When Qin Gang wakes, he discovers he's become a lowly fishmonger in a world full of danger. His aptitude is mediocre, but fortunately he has a stat panel that lets him allocate points. Every point boosts his physique and extends his lifespan, letting him bulldoze his way forward. From then on, he keeps a low profile 0Votes1.1kRecs7.7kFans

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The Great Zhou Dynasty was in decline. Danger lurks everywhere, and eeriness is hidden in the shadows. Demons devoured people, leaving mountains of bones. When Qin Gang woke up, he found himself transformed into a lowly fishmonger, facing danger at every turn. Despite his mediocre talent, he was fortunate to have a skill panel where he could add points to improve his physique and extend his lifespan, allowing him to sweep through the competition. From then on, he lived a life of seclusion in the world of immortals and martial arts, becoming a One-Punch Man with all his power and skill! No matter how strange or powerful the demons and monsters were, he could annihilate them all with a single punch! A ruthless rogue who specializes in subduing all who dare to defy him. Many years later... Qin Gang said solemnly, "I owe my current strength entirely to my own hard work. You reap what you sow." "Hun Tian... Add points! Let them see where your limits are!"

11 拳 Fist Overlord 拳之霸者 My Husky我家的哈士奇Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsCompleted Monsters run rampant, the court is rotten, humanity is in decline, and the world is crawling with strange and sinister things. To monsters, even a grandmaster of martial arts is nothing more than a tastier meal. There has never been a savior in this world! My name is Jiang Heng. Heng, as in unstoppable. 0Votes29kRecs107kFans

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Demons roam freely, the court is corrupt, humanity is declining, demons are rampant, the world is full of strange and sinister things. Martial arts masters are nothing more than more delicious prey in the eyes of demons. There has never been a savior in this world! My name is Jiang Heng, the "Heng" in "Hengxing Wuji" (meaning to act recklessly and without restraint

12 心 The Mentalist 心灵学者 Floating Cat Congee稀饭悬浮猫Sci-Fi3.3M WordsCompleted In the future, humanity has ventured into the stars, and countless evil entities have awakened! Whenever they appear, disaster follows: floods, plagues, famine, madness… Some call them gods, whose divine might cannot be looked upon. Some nations make compromises and strike deals, letting the evil entities slaughter the poor. But we have never given up. Quantum networks, Earth-Moon fleets, intelligent androids, gene editing, psionic theory, powered exoskeletons, augmented-reality glasses, virtual 0Votes51.1kRecs116.3kFans

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In the future, humanity ventures into the stars, and many evil beings awaken! Every time the evil creature appears, disaster strikes: floods, plagues, famine, madness... Some call them gods, whose divine power is too great to be looked at directly. Some countries compromised and reached an agreement, allowing evil creatures to slaughter the poor. But we never gave up. Quantum networks, the Earth-Moon fleet, intelligent androids, gene editing, psionic theory, exoskeletons, augmented reality glasses, virtual reality helmets, mysterious realms, ancient cults, supernatural organizations under the sun, compulsory psionic education... Some people possess spiritual gifts, illuminating the darkness of their minds with stars, and embarking on an extraordinary path. College graduate Su Xiao wakes up from a dream, and a strange wooden puppet opens its eyes along with him, beginning his own story.

13 璀 Gene of Department 13 in Radiant City 璀璨城13科的吉恩 C Has Divine Help From Behind背后有神助CLight Novel13.2M WordsOngoing Crime in the sunlight, riddles in the night. This is a strange and dazzling cyberpunk world… In 2276, the population of the futuristic city of Brilliant City has exploded. Human lifespans are longer, supplies are scarce, food is poisonous, social classes are entrenched, and having children is difficult. Crisis lurks in every corner of the city. In the midst of it all, the enigmatic Thirteenth Division and Ji En navigate a tangle of competing forces, forging order in the city… 0Votes653.6kRecs446.2kFans

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Evil under the sun, riddles in the night—this is a bizarre cyberpunk world… In 2276, Brilliant City, a futuristic metropolis, suffers from overpopulation, increased life expectancy, resource shortages, toxic food, rigid social classes, and difficult reproduction. Crisis lurks in every corner of the city. The enigmatic Section 13, led by Gene, navigates the complex web of power struggles, forging order within the city…

14 我EN I Devour Gods 我以神明为食 Acacia Washes Red Beans相思洗红豆Sci-Fi5.1M WordsCompleted Thirty years ago, a meteor fell, and the Divine Ruins appeared! Gods emerged from within, feeding on humanity. From that day on, humans became food for the gods, except me! Because I feed on gods. 5Votes399.9kRecs868.8kFans

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Thirty years ago, A meteor falls, and divine ruins appear! A deity emerged from it and began to feed on humans. From that day on, humans began to become food for the gods. Except me! Because I feed on the gods.

15 诡EN Crafting Immortality: Starting by Turning Myself into a Puppet 诡道求仙，从将自己炼成傀儡开始 Zen Heaven Nine Meditations禅天九定Xianxia4.0M WordsCompleted “Looks like I have no choice but to refine myself into a living puppet.” This is another world of sinister cultivation, where the Great You Dynasty is ruled by bloodthirsty tyrants. The Daoist sects worship Outer Gods, seeking immortality and the path to the celestial through rituals of sacrifice. Demons dwell among the remote mountains; ruined temples and ancient monasteries conceal evil spirits and strange creatures; fox immortals and monstrous cats wander city streets and alleyways. Acros 3Votes41.3kRecs175.8kFans

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"It seems that I have no choice but to turn myself into a living puppet." This is a strange and unorthodox world of cultivation, a kingdom called the Great You Dynasty ruled by bloodthirsty individuals. The Daoist sects worship external gods, seeking immortality through rituals and sacrifices. Deep in the mountains and towering peaks, demons dwell; in desolate temples and ancient monasteries, evil spirits and strange creatures lurk; fox spirits and monstrous foxes roam the city streets and alleys; among the common people, various esoteric sects use the pretext of spreading their teachings to deceive the world, bewitching the masses and causing evil to breed, leading to war and calamity... He Ping, who transmigrated to this turbulent world, obtained a precious scroll called "The Invisible Treasure," which recorded various strange methods for creating puppets and controlling dolls. Upon obtaining this scroll, he was overjoyed, believing he had found the path to Taoist cultivation, but little did he know he would fall into someone else's trap. To survive, He Ping had no other choice but to transform himself into a living puppet...

16 神 The Five-Powers God of the Spirit World! 神鬼世界的五通神！ Greasy Old Bai油腻老白Xianxia649k WordsCompleted From the start, Deng Yang took over the body of an evil Daoist sorcerer nearing the end of his life. Faced with a group of dutiful descendants eager to kill their master and ancestor, he thought this plot seemed oddly familiar... This is the story of a transmigrator who starts with a major villain's template and immediately faces the protagonist's backlash! A miraculous ancient bronze lamp brought a soul from the modern world. Follow this modern transmigrator as he shows you a different s 0Votes5.8kRecs36.5kFans

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The story begins with Deng Yang possessing the body of a wicked sorcerer nearing the end of his lifespan. Faced with a group of filial sons and grandsons who want to betray their master and ancestors, Deng Yang feels this scenario is somewhat familiar... This is the story of a transmigrator who starts out with a template for a major villain and faces the backlash from the protagonist! A magical ancient bronze lamp brings forth a soul from the present world. Watch as a modern time traveler takes you on a journey through a fantastical and wondrous world! Those who possess the five powers are versed in all five desires, having experienced all the great desires of the human world; people call them evil gods! P. S.: New author, new book!

17 横 Crushing the Martial Way: Starting with Attribute Points and Cultivation 横推武道：从加点修行开始 Hammer to Pieces锤爆Eastern Fantasy973k WordsCompleted The strange creature before him howls and shrieks. A blade light like the blazing sun descends, and in an instant it is reduced to dust. Zhou Yi grips his saber and watches the creature vanish, murmuring to himself, “After killing this third-grade aberration, I should have enough technique points saved up to upgrade the Marrow-Washing Scripture.” And so... [Marrow-Washing Scripture] → [Innate Primordial Marrow-Washing Scripture] [Silent and Colorless Sword] → [Formless, Imageless Sword Qi].. 0Votes2.7kRecs33.3kFans

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The eerie roar and howl before them vanished in an instant after a blade of light as bright as the sun descended. Holding his longsword, Zhou Yi watched the disappearing monster and muttered to himself, "Killing this Rank 3 monster should give me enough cultivation points to upgrade my [Marrow Cleansing Scripture]." Therefore... [Marrow Cleansing Classic] → [Primordial Primordial Marrow Cleansing Classic] [Silent and colorless sword] → [Formless and shapeless sword energy]... [Golden Bell Shield] → [Twelve Dragon Elephant Golden Bell Shield]... [Changchun Gong] → [Da Zhou Tian Xing Qi Fa]... At the end of the dynasty, rebellions broke out, feudal lords seized power, and mysterious invasions occurred. The young Zhou Yi awakens his innate wisdom and, with the blessing of the system panel, can add points to his cultivation. So, faced with the terrifying and bizarre world, and the chaotic state of affairs, he held his long sword and grinned maliciously: "System, give me some points!"

18 抱 Embracing the Moon 抱月 Faint Crescent Moon浅淡的月牙Xianxia2.1M WordsCompleted I ride the flying immortal on a carefree flight, and embrace the bright moon for all eternity. 0Votes57.7kRecs190kFans

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Riding on the wings of immortals to roam the heavens, embracing the bright moon to live forever.

19 从EN Breaking the Human Limit 从打破人体极限开始 Cai Dongguagua菜冬瓜瓜瓜Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted “Flesh and blood alone: how can one become king?” “To rule over all beings, first devour the Buddhas, dragons, and elephants!” It all begins when Wu Dao breaks through the limits of the human body. 0Votes30.1kRecs207.2kFans

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"How can a mortal being be a king?" "To become the king of all beings, one must first devour all Buddhas and dragons!" It all started when Wu Dao broke the limits of the human body.

20 请EN Please Don't Disturb My Cultivation 请不要打扰我修仙 Mountains and Rivers Remember Not山川不念Xianxia2.3M WordsCompleted To reincarnate and cultivate immortality, Lin Wen is forced to work in the mortal world. But before he knows it, he becomes the only light in this vast sea of humanity. This is the story of a man who seeks immortality and sweeps across the mortal realm, conquering every direction. - 3Votes114.7kRecs283.7kFans

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In order to be reincarnated and cultivate immortality, Lin Wen was forced to work in the mortal world. But unexpectedly, without realizing it... He became one of the myriad phenomena of this mortal world. The only light. This is the story of a person who, in order to become an immortal, sweeps across the mortal realm and conquers all directions. - Book club: 575583263

21 御 Mastering Evil Sha 御煞 Seeking Spring, Extending the Day寻春续昼Xianxia3.3M WordsCompleted The rootless tree, its flowers in bloom and shade, who would cultivate while still attached to the mortal world? The affairs of this fleeting life, a boat on a sea of suffering, tossed about with no freedom. With no shore in sight, it is hard to find a place to moor; forever sailing through waters where fish and dragons lurk. If only you would turn back, the shore is there; don't wait for the storm to wreck your boat. Open your eyes and see the fleeting world. Control baleful f 0Votes69.7kRecs313.1kFans

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A rootless tree, its flowers in full bloom, yet who would be willing to cultivate itself amidst its entanglements with worldly desires? Life is like a boat adrift on a sea of suffering, tossed about and never free. Boundless and shoreless, it is difficult to moor; it roams perilous places where fish and dragons dwell. If you look back, you'll find the shore; don't wait until the storm ruins your boat. Open your eyes and see the world as it is. Defy evil spirits, cultivate profound knowledge, nurture your sword, and attain immortality!

22 我EN My Life Among the Uncanny 我的诡异人生 A Blade Cuts the Spring Breeze白刃斩春风Eastern Fantasy4.9M WordsCompleted In the age of declining magic, evil ghosts have returned, and there is no way out for humanity. A watch passed down to Su Wu by his late parents lets him travel between the past and the future. Ancient traditions lost to the past, taboos passed down by word of mouth, and crafts buried in the dust can all flourish again. In the Hidden Treasury Domain, there are methods for binding evil ghosts with scriptures, offerings, and one's own body; In the Kitchen God Sect, there is the craft of refining o 91Votes658.9kRecs1.9MFans

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In this degenerate age, evil and wickedness have resurfaced, and humanity has reached a dead end. A watch passed down from his deceased parents allows Su Wu to travel between the past and the future. Ancient traditions severed from the past, taboos passed down orally, and skills fallen into obscurity are thus revitalized. In the realm of secret teachings, there are treacherous methods that bind oneself with scriptures, mantras, offerings, and one's own physical body. Within the Kitchen God Cult, there's a technique for refining oil, weighing rice, and frying demons... The flame was thus rekindled. The chaotic mystery shrouding the present and the future is beginning to take shape in the firelight... —— The new book, "There's a Strange Tales," is ready to be devoured. Click on the author's profile picture to read it directly!

23 异 The Other-Bodied Heavenly King 异体天王 Robot Wall-E机器人瓦力Sci-Fi882k WordsCompleted The Superhero Awards were announced this year, and Lei Yue won both my favorite superhero and my most hated supervillain. Reporter: How have you gotten the public to vote you “Favorite Mutant” year after year? Lei Yue: I make everyone afraid that something terrible will happen to them if they don't vote for me. His name may be on the superhero list, but people all say he's a supervillain, putting the public through one scare after another and doing more evil than any other criminal. “I'm just an 0Votes42.5kRecs93.2kFans

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This year's superhero awards have been announced, and Ray Yue won both my favorite superhero and my most hated supervillain. Reporter: How did you manage to get the public to vote you as "my favorite superhuman" for several consecutive years? Lei Yue: I made everyone afraid that if they didn't vote for me, they would be in big trouble. Although his name is on the list of superheroes But people say he is a supervillain who has caused the public to be terrified time and time again, and has done all sorts of bad things compared to other criminals. "I'm just an actor," Lei Yue said. "It just so happens that I'm a superhuman with superpowers and I look scary." Night rain falls, crows fly, and a ghostly realm descends upon the neon-lit city. The superhumans, now the center of attention, eagerly embark on their adventures. A young actor, dubbed a "monster," is bringing one great performance after another to the world: Painted faces, conjoined twins, a deformed show... "I don't want to scare you, but my looks don't allow it."