Recommendations from a Reader of 20+ Years: Underrated Stories with Great Writing and Plots

1 钢 Steel, Gunpowder, and Spellcasters Yin ZidienWestern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing 2.5kVotes666.2kRecs834.2kFans

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Is magic really just a wish machine? No, in a universe where magic truly existed, magic would be as simple and beautiful as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced magic war tool man who learned the ultimate nature of magic. But so what? Just like a bird can fly without understanding aerodynamics, a magician does not need to understand its nature to use magic. Knowing the ultimate nature of magic does not mean that the tool man can transform into a great magician. But the desire for knowledge is human instinct, and curiosity is the first driving force of human civilization. Even if it is magic that should have no reason at all, humans still hope to understand its inner operating rules. Exploring the ultimate nature of magic requires no reason! The story in the book takes place in a parallel universe where the social environment is approximately the 16th century of our universe. However, due to a bit of a butterfly effect, the continents and oceans of this planet are different from our geographical environment. Here, muskets are on the rise, but armor has not yet come to an end. Military theories are changing with each passing day, and innovations in systems and craftsmanship are endless. And this world has one more thing than ours: magic. The world is undergoing earth-shaking changes, and no one can stay out of it.

2 食 The Immortal Eater Parrot Bites Its TongueEastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing 2.2kVotes510.5kRecs863.7kFans

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The mysterious swords scattered across the earth are waiting for their world-famous sword master. Who can understand the miraculous menopause that has been passed down through the ages? There are people hiding in the hundreds of buildings in Chang'an who can raise fire and swallow the sun. In the Central Plains, there are huge and decadent millennium-old families. In the north, the deserted people are sharpening their swords in silence and fierce fighting. In the south, the countries in the south are singing, dancing and fighting each other... And above the distant Qingming, a pair of blue eyes covering the world are slowly opening. Pei Ye raised his head and pulled out the long sword from his belly: "Taiyi True Dragon Immortal Lord... Let us see who is whose food."

3 二 Twenty-Seven Years RongkeHistorical2.0M WordsCompleted 12Votes84.6kRecs146.5kFans

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The world is in a turbulent era of transition between old and new societies, and the collision of politics, economy, thought, and culture is becoming increasingly fierce. Most Verak, a photographer from the slums of Tswold, was reborn two months ago. He started pretending to be the son of a consortium again. In the turmoil of rapid industrial development and crazy expansion of ambitions, he stirred up everything and subverted the world. [Imaginary world, please do not compare with reality] [The album of the same name "Twenty-Seven Years" has been released on major music platforms]

4 反 The Rebellious Great Demon King Zhao QingshanUrban7.3M WordsCompleted 5Votes1.6MRecs496.9kFans

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Literary version: Immortality has entered the scene in advance, bringing with it the fragrance and fragrance of tranquility. Except for the spotlight that breaks the darkness, the unforgivable sin, and the crown of thorns. When I appear, I also need a BGM that makes the stars tremble, a breeze that fades the white night, and a majestic flower condensed with blood. Popular version: Cheng Mo, a terminally ill boy, obtains his father's mysterious relic, survives and grows up all the way. From being sick in the second year of high school to becoming a big devil, he is warmed and melted, and gradually gets closer to the truth about the world. (VIP group: 564919797)

5 伊 The Pillar of Ita Crimson FlameGaming8.3M WordsOngoing 1.3kVotes1.7MRecs485.8kFans

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Welcome to Aitaria, the country above the clouds. Let us open the door, pick up the cane, and the adventure will start from here - Through the hills of clouds and sea, like floating grass, shallow rivers are shining; The fields flowing with gold and honey are full of laughter, and under Rodel's low house, soft songs are melodious. Walking through the ancient lush forest of Egonen, the branches are growing in the darkness, and whispers are lingering; Crossing between the steep hills and mountains, the underground world is full of dark shadows, surrounded by dangers, and the sword refracts light. The story of a boy chasing his dream. Above the sky and cloud ridges, the shadow of a giant dragon soars and spreads its wings. And after the time has passed, the fire is still bright.

6 诡 The Uncanny Martial World: A Knight’s Record of the Rhinoceros Entering Tong PassMartial Arts1.9M WordsOngoing 84Votes111.5kRecs176.3kFans

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When I set foot in the martial arts world again and prepared to establish a sect, I discovered that there seemed to be something unexplained and unknown behind this world... (Volume 7 has been successfully completed, you can watch it with confidence) This book is also known as "The Mysterious Martial Arts School Can't Be Managed by a Sect" and "I'm in the Martial Arts World Cthulhu".

7 死 The Book of the Dead Bing Lin Shen XiaMartial Arts3.9M WordsCompleted 251Votes377.3kRecs994.7kFans

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

8 赛 Cyber Hero My Way Is Never AloneSci-Fi3.6M WordsOngoing 1.9kVotes1.8MRecs543.3kFans

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What is Wu? Martial arts has nothing to do with chess, calligraphy and painting, it has nothing to do with treasures and secrets, and there are not so many world-leading ones. Martial arts is a technique, a technique that gives the weak an opportunity to wield a sword against the strong. What is a hero? Chivalry is not romantic, it is not traditional culture, and there is nothing gentle, courteous, and frugal about it. Chivalry is violence, a bayonet made for a tyrant by those who are forced into danger. Cao Mo allied with Ke and returned to Lu to invade the land. Zhuan Zhu advanced to Zhi, and Ding Wu usurped the throne. Brother Zhang cried in the market and reported to the owner that he had to paint the toilet. Cut off one's neck to redress grievances, act with one's sleeves. Violent Qin takes away souls, and cowards gain morale. This is a martial arts story. In the 1930s, several like-minded young people came together and worked hard to change the world. Then, two hundred years later, in a certain landfill, Xiangshan, the founder of cyber martial arts who had reopened the world and formed its own system, lost all his memory and woke up while chanting the name of his enemy. "Maybe it's because I lost back then that the world became like this..." "Then this time, I will never lose!" This is the story of one person changing the world again!

9 十 Tales of the Ten Provinces Zhi QiuEastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing 1Votes174.3kRecs70.4kFans

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Find your own way, look forward, and find your own way in the world. No matter how many times you walk, you can never find the water and mountains. God never grows old, ensuring that my hometown will always be good. As far as I can see, there are green mountains, and the green hills are filled with rain arrows and wind knives. The road to my hometown is endless. Taoism is the Tao of humanity, Taoism is the Tao of God, seek the Tao of the world, demons and devils say you are good, the wind is strong and thunderstorms, the heaven and earth ghosts cry and howl, why did the old mountains and rivers turn into a sea of ​​blood. Hometown Road, why is it the road of no return? Ask the world where to find the truth. (Although it is used, I still use this feeling to suit the occasion.)