Reader's Block: Hidden Gems and Promising Newcomers 书荒：那些还不错的精品和幼苗

1 烽 War Smoke and Beauty 烽烟揽姝 Clouds Sink, Moon Tells云沉月叙Ancient Romance338k WordsOngoing The peerless beauty of Jiangnan, Shen Qingdai. Caught amid the flames of war and chaos, she is trapped in the power struggles of a military camp. With no way out, she fights to survive, using her wit to save herself. In a chaotic age, gentlemen are powerless to act, while a ruthless warlord can quell the turmoil. Wolves must be brought to heel by someone fiercer still. When they first meet, the iron-blooded general feels no love at first sight. He sees her only as a prize to seize in their conte 0Votes877Recs0Fans

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The most beautiful woman in Jiangnan, Shen Qingdai. Amidst the chaos of war, he found himself caught in the turmoil of military camps. In desperate situations, wisdom and strategy are essential for survival; in chaotic times, the wise remain steadfast, the ruthless quell the storm, and the wolves are subdued by the cunning. At their first meeting, the ruthless general was captivated by her beauty, his heart set on victory and plunder. Later, however, he developed a deep and unwavering love for her, clearing away all obstacles and eliminating all calamities for her. He rose from the ashes to become a powerful and ruthless hero, and when the flames of war dissipated, he brought peace and tranquility to the land. Volume 1: Meeting amidst the chaos of war, heroes protect youthful beauty, mountains and rivers stand guard year after year, yet the passing years leave behind a lingering sense of unease. Pace: Early game: Suppressive survival | Mid game: Strategic maneuvering | Late game: Sweet companionship Ancient Chinese Romance | Military Camp in Chaotic Times | Torture and Redemption | A Tale of Both Heartbreak and Sweetness | 1V1 HE Volume Two: The Unresolved Regrets of This Era—Fate brings back a missed connection through a new life. Years ago, a lucky lot was drawn, and many years of solitary hardship endured. The regrets of the past are finally being repaid by time. A gentleman in his forties, maintaining his composure and propriety, encounters the beautiful young woman Zhang Niandai, whose features remain unchanged, her allure and passion breaking down his long-dormant defenses.

2 御 The Beast Taming Era 御兽纪元 The End of the Stars繁星终末Eastern Fantasy190k WordsCompleted In the Age of Beast Taming, those who awaken a Beast Card Core can load Beast Cards and transform into beasts to fight. Chu Cheng: 5 core card slots, 15 secondary card slots. First Core Beast: Berserk Giant Ape, top-tier elite template. Evolution chart: Wild Ape (Common Template) < Berserk Giant Ape (Superior Terror) < Vajra Giant Ape (Superior Lord) < Titan Divine Ape (Top-Tier Legend) < ??? Second Core Beast: Thunderhawk Man, low-tier elite template. Evolution chart: Hawkman (Common Template) 0Votes5.7kRecs12.4kFans

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In the Beast Taming Era, awaken the Beast Taming Card Core, load the Beast Taming Card, and you can transform into a Beast Tamer to fight. Chu Cheng: 5 core card slots and 15 secondary card slots. The first core beast to be acquired is the Berserk Giant Ape, a top-tier elite template. Evolution Guide: Mad Ape (Normal Template) < Berserk Giant Ape (Superior Terrifying) < Vajra Giant Ape (Superior Lord) < Titan Divine Ape (Ultimate Legendary) < ??? Second core beast – Thunder Eagleman, a low-grade elite template. Evolution Chart: Eagleman (Normal Template) < Thunder Eagleman (Low-Grade Elite) < Storm Clan (High-Grade Terror) < Heavenly Wrath Clan (Supreme Lord) < ??? Three-shot core beast taming—?? Card Master < Extraordinary Card Master < Great Card Master < Legendary Card Master < Godly Card Master < ??? Mortal Rank < Transcendent Rank < Extraordinary Rank < Legendary Rank < Mythical Rank < God and Demon Rank < True Spirit Ancestor < ???

3 重 Reborn in Journey to the East 重生东游记 Lone Traveler Beyond the Pass塞上孤客Xianxia4.2M WordsCompleted Lu Dongbin, you beast! Let go of that Peony Fairy and let me have a turn! That little demon, the pangolin, is flirting with He Xiangu again. This is a bit too much for the eyes... The Lord of Heaven’s Authority has come to face his tribulation. Will the immortals of the Heavenly Court and the Jie Sect turn against him? In this life, I’m going to be a young man who makes every villain tremble. 0Votes21.8kRecs45.1kFans

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Lü Dongbin, you beast! Let go of that Peony Fairy and let me have her! The little pangolin demon is flirting with He Xiangu again; the scene is a bit cringe-worthy... The Tongtian Sect Leader has arrived to face a calamity. Will the immortals of the Heavenly Court's Jie Sect betray him? In this life, let's be a young man who makes all villains tremble. Book club: 456978495. Welcome to chat with this IT programmer.

4 法 Fahai Wants to Return to Secular Life 法海想还俗 Moonlight over West Lake西湖月影Xianxia896k WordsCompleted Fahai, you don’t understand love. Leifeng Pagoda’s coming down! Xu Xian glanced timidly at the beautiful, rich young woman before him, and said he didn’t want to work hard anymore... They say two adorable yet feisty little snake demons have recently arrived in Hangzhou. Well, it’s time for this little monk to return to secular life! 0Votes13.7kRecs35.8kFans

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Fahai, you don't understand love; the Leifeng Pagoda is falling down. Xu Xian glanced weakly at the beautiful and wealthy woman in front of him, indicating that he no longer wanted to strive... I've heard that two adorable yet fierce little snake demons have recently arrived in Hangzhou. Hmm, it's time for the young monk to return to secular life! Book club: 879451646

5 超EN Super Gene Evolution 超基进化 Twelve-Winged Dark Seraphim十二翼黑暗炽天使Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted In the age of the stars, Lin Shen was treated by his family as nothing more than a tool for bearing children and continuing the bloodline. By chance, he discovered a pet egg that seemed to have been mosaicked over. After he woke from a nap, the mosaic on the egg had vanished, and some new information appeared in his mind. "Failed Super Gene Evolution Seed: Seven Steps to War. Beyond seven steps, the gun is faster; within seven steps, I'm faster." 0Votes129.8kRecs337.8kFans

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In the Starry Sky Era, Lin Shen, who was treated as a tool by his family to bear children and continue their bloodline, accidentally discovered a pet egg that seemed to have been pixelated. When he woke up from a nap, the pixelation on the pet egg disappeared, and some information appeared in his mind. "The failed super-evolutionary spark - Seven Steps of War: The gun is fast from seven steps away, and I am fast within seven steps."

6 山 Strange Tales of Mountains and Rivers 山河志异 Rui Gen瑞根Xianxia2.8M WordsCompleted Mountain fruit falls in the rain; I search my heart and ask the Way. Grass insects chirp beneath the lamp; I touch my sword and know that autumn has come. A little man is forced to forge ahead through strange mountains and magnificent rivers. 0Votes612.2kRecs360.2kFans

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Mountain fruits fall in the rain; I ask myself a question. Insects chirp under the lamplight; I stroke my sword, knowing autumn is upon me. Ordinary people are forced to navigate the tumultuous journey through magnificent mountains and rivers.

7 我 Bringing Prosperity to My Hometown with Technology 我带家乡科技致富 Niu Family's Young Master牛家一郎Urban4.3M WordsCompleted Liu Fei, a graduate student in biological research, received a Shared Prosperity Through Science and Technology System. As long as he could lead his impoverished hometown to prosperity, he would earn rewards in cutting-edge technology. Task One: Lead the villagers of Liu Family Village to prosperity and raise the average per capita income above 100,000 yuan. Reward: a complete set of mushroom cultivation techniques. Task Two: Lead the villagers of Liu Family Village to prosperity and raise the a 12Votes120.6kRecs141.9kFans

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Liu Fei, a biology graduate, obtained a shared technology-driven wealth system. He could receive a cutting-edge technology reward as long as he could lead his impoverished hometown to prosperity. Task 1: Lead the villagers of Liujiazhai to become wealthy and achieve an average income of over 100,000 yuan per capita. A complete set of mushroom cultivation techniques will be awarded as a reward. Task Two: Lead the villagers of Liujiazhai to prosperity and achieve an average income of over one million yuan per capita, with a reward of the technology for a special weight-loss drug. Task 3: Lead the villagers of Dafeng Town to become wealthy and achieve an average income of over one million yuan per capita, and reward them with bio-virtual technology. As Liu Fei looked at the increasingly outrageous missions and high-tech rewards, he silently pondered what kind of high-tech rewards he would receive if he led 1.4 Billion fellow countrymen to take off. True wealth is not just about one or two people getting rich; true wealth is when everyone gets rich! It's only natural for people to have money and the ability to escape poverty in their hometown, but those who can lead their hometown out of poverty are truly remarkable! He has already completed several books, including "The Interstellar Industrial Age," "Cosmic Hegemony," and "The Great Ming Dynasty's King of the Seas." Feel free to jump in!

8 古 The Swordplay Fan in Gu Long's World 古龙世界里的吃瓜剑客 Watermelon Eats Grapes西瓜吃葡萄Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted Let go of your urge to help others, and respect their fate! Those protagonists don't need help. After finally getting the chance to transmigrate, aside from a few unresolved regrets, all that's left is to witness some iconic scenes, watch the drama unfold, and make snarky comments. And, of course... Famous swords, fine wine, and peerless beauties! 4Votes203.1kRecs713.5kFans

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Let go of your desire to help others and respect their fate! Those main characters don't need help. Having finally traveled through time, aside from some regrets, the rest is just experiencing some famous scenes, watching the drama unfold, and making some comments. And of course... Famous swords, fine wine, and peerless beauties!

9 大 Saving the Eldest Grandson of the Ming Dynasty 大明从挽救嫡长孙开始 Seeing the Moon Shine见月明Historical2.4M WordsCompleted What sparks will fly when a veteran Ming-dynasty hater transmigrates to the first year of Hongwu and meets Zhu Yuanzhang? After transmigrating to the Hongwu era, he only wants to lie flat and live out his days in peace. Who knew he’d be swept up in the tide of the times? If you won’t let me live, don’t blame me for flipping the table. The eldest imperial grandson, Zhu Xiongying, is criticall 1Votes48.3kRecs510.9kFans

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My new book, "My Aunt is Empress Ma," is available for interested readers to check out. What kind of sparks will fly when a die-hard Ming Dynasty critic travels back to the first year of the Hongwu reign (1368) and meets Zhu Yuanzhang? Having transmigrated to the Hongwu era, all I wanted was to live a peaceful life, but I was unexpectedly drawn into the tide of history. Since you won't let me live, don't blame me for flipping the table. Is the eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, critically ill? Save him! Empress Ma is seriously ill? Save her. Zhu Biao suddenly falls seriously ill? We'll still save him. So what if you come from a humble background? With triple protection, I dare not challenge me in the Ming Dynasty.

10 临 The Nightless Marquis of Lin'an 临安不夜侯 Yue Guan月关Historical3.6M WordsCompleted “Yang Yuan requests that Chancellor Qin die!” “What evidence do you have to accuse me of a crime?” “None whatsoever!” Yang Yuan of Youqiu Media accidentally wanders into Lin’an during the Southern Song dynasty. He intends to return to his old line of work and become the first crisis PR expert in ancient times. Instead, he ends up expanding the empire, uniting Xia and Jin, and making waves across the realm. I shall be the Son of Heaven! 33Votes1.1MRecs836.6kFans

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"Yang Yuan begs Prime Minister Qin to die!" What evidence do you have to accuse Benjamin of being guilty? "This is baseless!" Yang Yuan, a media professional, accidentally travels to Lin'an, the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty. Intending to return to his old profession and become the foremost crisis public relations expert in ancient times, he unexpectedly expands his territory, conquers the Xia and Jin dynasties, and reigns supreme over the land, becoming the emperor!

11 古 Classics Are Glory 古典即荣耀 Noodles with Minced Meat Sauce臊子拌面Sports1.3M WordsCompleted 2008 As the train of time rolls slowly by! Do you still remember the past that has faded away? The classic number ten, long abandoned by modern football, appeared in this extraordinary year at the scene of the Stamford Bridge massacre. One touch, one turn, one pass, and the seemingly impregnable defense crumbled in an instant. Only then did people realize that the classics were glory itself! 0Votes49kRecs225.5kFans

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-2008 As the train of time slowly passes by! Do you still remember those bygone days? The classic attacking midfielder, a role abandoned by modern football, appeared at the scene of the Stamford Bridge tragedy in this magical year. In the blink of an eye, with a stop, a turn, and a pass, the seemingly impenetrable defense crumbled. And at this moment, people realized that classicism is glory!

12 乱 Surviving in a Chaotic Age: Starting by Caring for My Sister-in-Law 乱世：从照顾嫂嫂开始修行 The Orange Cat Hugs a Fish to Sleep橘猫抱鱼睡Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted Chen Mo transmigrated to a martial-arts world at the end of a dynasty and became a frail, sickly scholar. It was a chaotic age, and each day was uncertain enough as it was. On top of that, he had a delicate, beautiful sister-in-law to look after. While helping his sister-in-law chop firewood, Chen Mo discovered that every swing of his blade made him stronger... 0Votes62.8kRecs460.3kFans

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Chen Mo transmigrated to a martial arts world at the end of a dynasty, becoming a frail and sickly scholar. In these chaotic times, not only is life uncertain, but there's also a beautiful and delicate sister-in-law to take care of. While helping his sister-in-law chop firewood, Chen Mo discovered that he could become stronger by wielding a knife...

13 我 All My Projections Have Sacred Spirit Roots 我的投影都是圣灵根 Heavenly White Crane苍天白鹤Xianxia2.0M WordsOngoing Xu Jun awakens a golden finger that lets him project himself into other worlds. Name: Xu Jun Age: 7 Cultivation: Unity of Man and Sword Talent: Sacred Sword Physique, Clear Sword Heart At the end-of-term martial arts exam in his second year of high school, Xu Jun relies on his newly comprehended Unity of Man and Sword to take first place in his class and a spot in the top three of his grade. A year later, he enters the Innate Realm, opens the Heavenly Gate, casts off mortality, and becomes an im 0Votes67.6kRecs249kFans

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Xu Jun awakened the cheat ability to project into another world. Name: Xu Jun Age: 7 years old Cultivation level: Man and sword as one Talent: Sacred Body of Sword Dao, Clear Sword Heart In the final exam of the second year of high school, Xu Jun relied on his newly mastered understanding of the unity of man and sword to rise to first place in the class and to the top three in the grade. A year later, he entered the Innate Realm, opened the Heavenly Gate, and transformed from mortal to immortal! After the college entrance examination, hundreds of swords formed a diagram, and thousands of swords formed an array, marking the rise of a powerful sword immortal. Huh? Does each major realm you cross result in an additional projection? Name: Xu Yi Age: 5 years old Cultivation level: None Talent: Pixiu Sacred Body Name: None Age: 0 years old Cultivation level: None Talent: Thunder Path Holy Body, Wood Affinity I am the number one talent in the Immortal Alliance for tens of thousands of years, the number one sword cultivator, the number one lightning cultivator... That's right, I am the first person in history!

14 我 My Undead Are Acting Weird 我的亡灵不对劲 Coo the Pigeon Witch鸽巫咕Western Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing After being expelled from the Bone Burial Grounds, Heine summoned two undead creatures at home. But he soon realized that something was off about his undead. They seemed to know each other, chatting away in Chinese inside his head as if no one else were around. They had played a game based on this world and knew it better than he did. Worse still, they said his home would soon be steamrolled, and that it was in imminent danger... Heine decided to pretend he was a clueless local and just do whate 21Votes87.5kRecs424.2kFans

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After being expelled from school and buried in the grave, Heine summoned two undead creatures at home. But he soon discovered that something was wrong with his undead. They seemed to know each other, chatting in their minds in Chinese as if no one else was around. They've played a game based on this world, so they know this place better than they do themselves. Even worse, they said their home was about to be completely destroyed and was in imminent danger... Heine decided to pretend to be a clueless native and just do as he was told. Years later, Heine ascended to the throne and sighed as he looked at his servants. "I'm not pretending anymore, I'm actually a time traveler too, I'm coming clean!" This book is also known as "Only I'm on a Fantasy Adventure, They're All in a Game World". This is the story of a psychic and a group of sarcastic time travelers who recklessly traverse the world while engaging in hilarious and dramatic acting. Keywords: lighthearted, Western fantasy, single female lead, no system, not the Fourth Calamity.

15 恋 Romance? This Reborn Me Just Wants to Cash In 恋爱？重生的我只想爆奖励 Puff Pastry起酥面包Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Work hard? Work hard my ass! No matter how hard people born to toil work, they can never reach the bare minimum of those heaven-blessed geniuses. The gaps in talent, background, looks, luck... Even a single gap can swallow up every struggle of those born to toil. Stack them together, and life becomes utterly miserable. Su Huai is furious about it. Then he is reborn, gets a System, and suddenly fortune smiles on him. Heaven-blessed geniuses? Kneel and be dismissed. Let dogs handle romance. I just 0Votes289.9kRecs576.8kFans

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Effort? Keep trying! No matter how hard people are born to be beasts of burden, they can never reach the bottom line of those chosen ones. Differences in talent, background, appearance, luck... A single difference can wipe out all the struggles of cattle and horses, and multiple differences combined make the life of cattle and horses even more miserable. Su Huai was indignant about this. As a result, rebirth plus a system brought unexpected good fortune. Chosen ones? You may all kneel down and pay your respects. Let dogs handle dating, I just want a huge reward.

16 一 The Outcast: You Asked Me to Cultivate Qi, and I Became an Immortal? 一人之下：让你炼气，你成仙了？ May I See the Green Mountains' Grace愿见青山妩媚Light Novel1.3M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of Li Muxuan, a young ruffian, he planned to join the Three-One Sect and become an ordinary Qi practitioner. He never expected that, as he continued practicing, he would actually become an immortal. 0Votes78kRecs571.6kFans

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He transmigrated into the body of Li Muxuan, a mischievous boy in his youth. He originally wanted to join the Sanyi Sect as an ordinary Qi cultivator, but unexpectedly, he became an immortal as he practiced.

17 离 After Divorcing, I Inherited the Wealth in the Game 离婚后，我继承了游戏里的财产 The Pomelo Is Too Lousy柚子太菜Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Bankruptcy, divorce, and his wife's betrayal! Thirty-five-year-old Yang Hao is hit by all three at once! But just when he is at rock bottom, he inherits the fortune from the game Monopoly. From then on, he rises to wealth and success! His ex-wife begs to get back together? Sorry, you were nowhere to be found when the sun was setting, so who are you now that I'm back on top? You complained when we had to weather hardships together, so you don't deserve to share my riches!! 0Votes172.9kRecs714.3kFans

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Bankruptcy, divorce, wife's betrayal! 35-Year-old Yang Hao suffered a triple blow! However, in his desperate situation, he inherited the wealth from the game "Monopoly". From then on, he rose to great heights! Ex-wife begs for reconciliation? Sorry, you weren't there for me when I was down, and who are you now that I'm back on my feet? You complained about the hardships we shared, and you don't deserve the riches and glory!

18 这EN These Players Are More Sinister Than Ghosts 这群玩家比诡更诡 A 300-Pound Smile三百斤的微笑Gaming3.2M WordsCompleted Monsters run rampant, and evil spirits are everywhere. Ning Zheng, who controls the Sword-Forging Manor, summons a band of lunatic blacksmiths from another world. “This Sword-Forging Manor reminds me of Palworld.” “Mine ore, forge metal, haul bricks, build houses.” “Be a blacksmith in life, become raw materials after death, then die again and become a weapon spirit.” “We didn’t die two or three times. We’re players who advanced to level two and turned into swords, spears, sabers, and halberds.” 4Votes114.7kRecs385.7kFans

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Demons and monsters wreak havoc on the world, and evil spirits run rampant. Ning Zheng, who controls the Sword Forging Manor, summons a group of mad blacksmiths from another world. "This sword-making manor reminds me of the Palu simulator." "Mining, blacksmithing, bricklaying, building houses." "He was a blacksmith in life, became a material after death, and his soul died again to become a spirit of an artifact." "We didn't die two or three times, but rather the players were reclassified into swordsmen and spearmen." A blacksmith's manor in another world, watch the players' abstract and silly blacksmithing operations, a farming story. Group number: 859832614

19 噩 Nightmare Apostle 噩梦使徒 Gentle Sleep Counselor温柔劝睡师Mystery & Supernatural5.2M WordsOngoing “A violent incident has occurred at a hospital in our city. A patient has taken medical staff hostage and is currently in a standoff with the police...” Yang Xiao switched off the TV. The next second, a call came through. “Son, let the doctor go! The police are all outside. You can’t escape!” As if to prove the woman’s words, the sirens outside grew louder and louder, and there was movement in the corridor, too. “It’s fake. It’s all fake. This is a nightmare world. Otherwise, why would you be ab 1.1kVotes444.6kRecs1.1MFans

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"A serious incident has occurred at a hospital in our city. A patient has taken medical staff hostage and is currently in a standoff with the police..." Yang Xiao turned off the TV. The next second, a phone call came in. "Son, release the doctor right now! There are police everywhere outside. You can't escape!" As if to confirm the woman's words, the sirens outside blared louder and louder, and there was also movement in the corridor. "It's fake, it's all fake. This is a nightmare world. Otherwise, why would your call still come through even though I cut the phone line?" Yang Xiao stared at the phone line hanging on the ground, his face contorted with rage.

20 道 This Daoist Is Ascending 道爷要飞升 Pei Butcher Dog裴屠狗Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing "Disciple Li Yuan humbly begs the Heavens to bestow upon me a register of divine investiture!" … … Completed works include The First Cause of All Realms, Projections Across the Heavens, and The Chronicle of the Great Dao. 160Votes962.6kRecs3.1MFans

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"Disciple Li Yuan humbly begs Heaven to bestow upon me my rank and ordination!" His completed works include "The First Cause of All Realms," "Projection of All Heavens," and "Chronicles of the Great Dao."

21 向 Into the Depths of Hell 向地狱进发 Let Me Add Some Mushrooms for You给您添蘑菇啦Light Novel1.8M WordsCompleted From that day on, secret realms descended upon the world. Strange creatures waited hungrily to be fed, while bizarre rules awaited their next victims. People were lured in by supernatural powers and treasures, drawn by wealth and influence. But soon, they would go mad from playing their roles and be swallowed by the savage wilderness. He was different. He could always savor the thrill of fear and relish the delight of despair. As fate took a razor-sharp turn, he exclaimed, “Fantastic! What a sho 28Votes216.4kRecs315.1kFans

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From that day on, one after another, mysterious realms descended upon the world. Strange creatures cry out for food, and bizarre rules await their arrival. Those people were lured in by the superpowers and the treasure, and entered the game because of the wealth and power. But soon, they will go mad from that role-playing and be devoured by that barbarity. But he was different; he could always enjoy the thrill of fear and savor the pleasure of despair. In the face of a razor-sharp twist of fate, he exclaimed, "Fantastic! Brilliant!" Then he turned around, smiling, and even more expectantly— Heading towards hell. [Modern mystery, rule-based dungeon, heartwarming and healing, Spalashi.]

22 全EN Abyssal Ascension: My Skills, Infinitely Enhanced 全民深渊：我技能无限强化 Wu Jiechao吴杰超Sci-Fi4.1M WordsCompleted First Talent: Dynamic Vision → Bullet Time → Time Alteration: Acceleration → Time Alteration: Time Stop... Tao Yu was reborn in a world being devoured by the Abyss. He discovered that as long as he was willing to expend enough wish power, he could strengthen his skills without limit. With the help of his special talent, Tao Yu gradually realized that some of the world fragments within the Abyss were unusual. Some even contained the remains of Earth, along with legends of Earth... 41Votes238.1kRecs562.4kFans

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First Talent: Dynamic Vision → Bullet Time → Time Control - Acceleration → Time Control - Time Stop... Tao Yu was reincarnated into a world that was being swallowed by the abyss, and discovered that as long as he was willing to expend enough willpower, he could infinitely enhance his skills. With the help of his special talent, Tao Yu gradually discovers that the fragments of the world in this abyss are somewhat different; parts of Earth's remains, and even Earth's legends, are buried within them...

23 兰 Lanfang 兰芳 Yu Yan御炎Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Zhao Xuening can swear that at first, all he wanted was to make something of himself so he would never have to live hand to mouth, sleeping rough and wondering where his next meal would come from. But who could have guessed that while he threw himself into that goal, he would try a little too hard? The Dutch, who had dominated the Spice Seas for over a century, were sent packing, and he even worked hard enough to bring the Lan Fang Republic into being. That one little mishap set him on a path of 0Votes76.9kRecs257.5kFans

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Zhao Xuening can swear that initially, he really just wanted to make something of himself so that he wouldn't have to live that precarious, wind-swept life anymore. But who knew that when he was working hard toward this goal, he accidentally went too far, and the Dutch, who had dominated the spice seas for over a hundred years, capsized, and the Lanfang Republic was built by his efforts. This one careless step made it impossible for him to stop his careless pace. As a result, the Dutch suffered, the Spanish suffered, and the Siamese, the South Vietnamese, the Burmese, the Japanese, and the British—anyone who was targeted by him suffered. After wreaking havoc on a bunch of neighboring countries, large and small, Zhao Xuening finally turned his attention to the north, to the colossal, ancient empire. Hongli, are you ready? I'm here!