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1 沥 The Sword of Seething Flames 沥火之剑 Two Blades of Grass Beneath a Tree树下两颗草Western Fantasy568k WordsOngoing Even before he transmigrated, Ye Hao still remembered the question his friend had asked: If the game can't make you happy, why do you keep playing it? Why? He still remembered their meeting beneath the emerald branches of the Star-Moon Court, when an elf's soft song drifted over the hills on the breeze; he still remembered the long journey to Furnace City, watching dwarves turn red in the face over dwarf jokes at the tavern; he could still hear the clatter of the empire's knights, their swords a 4Votes4kRecs9.6kFans

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Until just before his transmigration, Ye Hao still remembered his friend's question: If games don't make you happy, why would you continue playing them? Why? He still remembers their encounter beneath the verdant branches of the Star and Moon Royal Court, the gentle whispers of the elves carried by the breeze across the hills; He still remembered his journey to Forge City, watching the dwarves blush and laugh at each other in the tavern; The clanging of swords and armor of the imperial knights still echoed in my ears; The freshness of the Opaline Sea before the storm still lingered on my nostrils; Even with his eyes closed, he could still see every detail of the game. "The game is over." The sound from the fire made him open his eyes; all that remained on the civilized land was the embers of the campfire in front of him. That was the end of the game, the end of the world. Now only one piece of firewood remains, yet to be thrown into the ashes of this civilization. So Ye Hao stood up and walked into the embers. The embers of civilization ignited his body, and he, in turn, ignited the bonfire of civilization. Fire guides the direction of civilization, and he guides the direction of fire. "Yes, the game is over." The knight retrieved his longsword from the fire, and the river of fate was severed from that moment.

2 这 Does This Even Count as Cultivation? 这也算修仙吗 Snowstorm of a Thousand Cat Lanterns风雪千猫灯Xianxia2.0M WordsOngoing Xiao Yu, the strongest Mahayana sword cultivator, ran into a snag while in seclusion. As he puzzled over what had gone wrong, he suddenly realized that the world outside had undergone earth-shaking changes. More than a thousand years had passed, and the cultivation world had sprinted into the modern age. The old immortal sects had become five major corporations, disciple assessments had turned into KPI rankings, and directors talked nonstop about “going public” and “market share.” The old cultur 55Votes18.6kRecs58.7kFans

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The most powerful sword cultivator, Xiao Yu, encountered a mishap during his seclusion. While pondering where things went wrong, he suddenly discovered that the outside world had undergone tremendous changes. More than a thousand years had passed, and the cultivation world had rapidly entered modernization. The former immortal sects had transformed into five giant corporations, disciple assessments had become KPI rankings, and board members were constantly talking about "financing and listing" and "market share." The past culture has been swept away, so what's the point of cultivating one's mind and character? It's completely unnecessary! If you experience inner demons or tribulations, it means your spiritual heart is in poor health; just go for a mental spa! The various new cultivation methods left Xiao Yu utterly bewildered. Faced with this bizarre new world, the once-powerful Mahayana stage patriarch wondered blankly, "Is this even considered cultivation?"

3 异 The Age of Anomalies 异常纪元 The Sheep Who Keeps Shoggoths放修格斯的羊Sci-Fi1.3M WordsOngoing The laws of physics are dying, and the world is becoming a draft gone mad. Everything we know as common sense is slowly failing. Sudden cancer, a whale carcass on a mountaintop, snake eyes on the highway… As reality falls apart, can reason lead us to the end? 6Votes27kRecs98.7kFans

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The laws of physics are dying, and the world has become a draft of madness. All the common sense we know is slowly failing. Sudden cancer, whale carcasses on mountaintops, snake eyes on highways… When reality crumbles, can reason lead us to the end? Reader group: 974541229.

4 序 Sequence: Eight Paths Run Amok 序列：八道横行 Local Da Vinci国产达闻西Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsOngoing [Chinese-style sequence novel] [The author’s previous book, "Sequence of the Ming Dynasty", averaged over 10,000 subscriptions. Quality guaranteed.] The earth has southeast, northwest, and eight regions spread across it. People are divided into five immortals and five vermin, together known as the Ten Kinds. Heaven, earth, humans, gods, and ghosts; scaled, furred, naked, feathered, and shelled. The divine path is wicked, the human path thieving, the scaled path lascivious, and the furred path ev 544Votes115.3kRecs348.3kFans

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[Chinese-style sequential novel] [A classic work with tens of thousands of average sales in the Ming Dynasty series, quality guaranteed] The land has east, west, south, and north, and eight paths branch out horizontally. Humans are divided into five categories: immortals and five insects, which together constitute ten categories. Heaven, earth, man, gods, ghosts, scales, fur, nakedness, feathers, and shells. The way of gods is evil, the way of humans is thief, the way of fish is lewd, and the way of hair is wicked. The underground path recruits soldiers and horses; the mountain path establishes kingships; the feather path steals cause and effect; the ghost path raises coffins to make a fortune... Heaven is three feet above your head, yet it fools all living beings. A hundred feet of evil and filth beneath one's feet invades and seeks one's life. All the fighting and killing is for the sake of gaining more power and fortune. In the interactions of human relationships, all one seeks is to take a few more steps on the path of life. When you're out in the world, the first thing you should ask anyone you meet is, "Brother, which gang do you belong to?" The first thing Shen Rong needed to do upon arriving was naturally... Get on track.

5 迷 Madness 迷狂 Half Numb半麻Light Novel847k WordsOngoing Southeast Asia, 1996. The steamy little town was packed with torn-open souls. Using their wounds as eyes, they saw the divine madness lurking behind the world. A strange being in a yellow raincoat wanted to become human, so it blended in among them. The monsters received their correspondence cooking courses and wrote on the back of a videotape: “Please don't let Doudou find out our brains make better jam.” 92Votes74.1kRecs93.2kFans

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In Southeast Asia in 1996, a humid town was filled with torn souls: they used their wounds as eyes to see the divine madness behind the world. The strange creature wearing a yellow raincoat wanted to become human, so it mingled among them. The monsters signed up for the correspondence cooking course Write the following on the back of the videotape: Please don't let DouDou find out. Our brains are better suited for making jam.

6 主 The Lord Sweeps Me 主扫我 Three Three Zero Zero三三零零Sci-Fi745k WordsCompleted Lord, look upon my data, judge my sins, accept my soul, and guide my life. My other works include Mage Yi Fan, Back to the 21st Century, and The Sleeping God. I'm sorry, but I can't make any promises to my readers, because the person I've let down the most is myself. If you enjoy it, feel free to bookmark it and leave a comment. 0Votes3.8kRecs1.9kFans

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Lord, please examine my records, judge my sins, accept my soul, and guide my life. My existing works include "Ivan the Mage", "Back to the 21st Century" and "Sleeping God". I apologize that I cannot make any promises to readers, because the person I have deceived the most is myself. Feel free to save this if you like it, and comments are welcome. Reader group: 194564813

7 骨EN Bone Dragon Heavy Industries 骨龙重工 Fallen Wood, Lonely Forest落木单林Light Novel3.4M WordsOngoing Other people are sent crashing into another world. Engineer Su Ming, however, is sitting in a Dayun heavy truck, and he takes both himself and the truck with him as he crashes into someone else. He crushes a necromancer from the start, only to land and find himself cornered inside a white-bone tower. Outside the tower is an army from the temple. Inside is a scholar who calls herself a “helpful passerby”: Miss Baigu. The bad news: he has become a heretic. The worse news: he really can use necroma 226Votes96.5kRecs373.1kFans

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Others were created and transported to another world. Engineer Su Ming, sitting on a Dayun heavy truck, broke the record set by others. I crushed an undead archmage at the start, then got trapped in the Bone Tower after landing. Outside the tower stood the temple's army, while inside was a scholar named Bai Gu, who called herself a "helpful passerby." Bad news: He became a heretic. Worse still: he really knows necromancy. Fortunately, the essence of his magic seems to be space. So, while otherworldly beings were researching spells, alchemy, and elemental control, Su Ming began tinkering with mechanical equipment across dimensions. If we don't have ships, we'll fight. If we don't have heavy weapons, we'll build them. Bone Dragon isn't strong enough, fix it! The fortress isn't strong enough, expand it! Enemy blocking our way? Then we'll crush them with industrialization, productivity, and resources! Of course, the prerequisite is that enough industrial materials must first be collected in the other world. This is the story of a young man from a machine factory who accidentally enters a magical world. Together with the stubborn and cunning necromancer, Miss White Bone, they start from a besieged tower and, with the undead, bone dragons, and modern industrial systems, gradually expand their heavy industry to another world.

8 1 1983: Making Video Games in Tokyo 1983：我在东京做游戏 Battle for the Central Plains涿鹿中原Urban2.4M WordsCompleted In 1983, Lin Che, a Sega fan, was reborn in Tokyo. To save Sega’s future, Lin Che decided to make his debut as a game designer! Tetris, Battle City, Street Fighter... As one classic game after another was born, rival game companies could only look on in awe. Capcom: He’s practically the god of action games! Blizzard: They aren’t a game company at all, just a production studio disguised as one! Nintendo: I feel like my company is always living in someone’s shadow. In 2025, Lin Che, now Sega’s pre 0Votes14.7kRecs51.3kFans

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In 1983, Lin Che, a Sega fan, was reborn in Tokyo. To save Sega's future, Lin Che decides to debut as a game producer! Tetris, Tank Battle, Street Fighter... Faced with the birth of one classic game after another, many game companies can only sigh in despair. Capcom: He's simply the god of action! Blizzard: They are not a game company at all, but a production company disguised as a game company! Nintendo: Our company always feels like it's living in someone's shadow. In 2025, Lin Che, who had become the president of Sega, spoke eloquently in front of the camera. "I've never felt happy making games. My happiest time was that year in the garage, making games with my friends."

9 冰 Frostpunk Divine Seat 冰汽神座 Happy Deng Deng快乐灯灯Western Fantasy674k WordsOngoing Ice and snow bury civilization, and storms swallow steam. This is the post-Victorian era, where a flourishing steam civilization has been destroyed by bitter cold. As a bishop sent by an official order to the frigid northern frontier, I must contest the power that has fallen into other hands, build a bastion of faith amid blizzards and the apocalypse, and guide lost lambs through mercury and steam. “I’m not a shepherd. I’m just a psychoanalyst who couldn’t find work and had to start over.” So sa 0Votes22.2kRecs104.6kFans

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Ice and snow sealed away civilization, and storms extinguished steam—this was the post-Victorian era when a prosperous steam-powered civilization was destroyed by the harsh cold. As a bishop banished to the frigid north by a mere decree, he fights for lost power, forging a fortress of faith amidst blizzards and apocalypse, guiding lost sheep through mercury and steam. "I am not a shepherd, I am just a psychoanalyst who couldn't find a job and was looking for another one." — Bishop of the St. Lucia Winter Cathedral, Diocese of Speyside, the prayer master of the seven northern cities, the gatekeeper of Eden, the enemy of the frost giants, the remnant of the golden age, the keeper of the secrets of the old civilization, the spiritual mentor and psychiatrist of legendary knights, archmages, kings, popes, the poor, and wanderers. Siren Dellandt said this.

10 学 The Curious Travels of Scholar Helo 学者赫洛的奇幻游学事件簿 Silent Ephemeral Flower默然徒花Western Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing Scholar Helo Elverson's quiet, ordinary life is shattered by a single notice. Born in the City of Scholars, he is about to have his status revoked and lose his secure job. He has no choice but to set out on a journey, searching for one last chance to keep himself off the streets. Unfortunately, his first scholarly expedition ends in disaster before it even begins. But never mind. A tremendous storm is brewing in the vast and uncanny Twin Realms, and it is about to push his coffin around the worl 6Votes18.6kRecs31.7kFans

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Scholar Hero Elvison's ordinary and peaceful life was completely disrupted by a single notice. Born in an academic city, he is about to be stripped of his status and lose his secure job. He had no choice but to embark on a journey, seeking the last chance to save himself from becoming homeless. Unfortunately, his first ever study abroad trip ended in his funeral. But it doesn't matter; a massive storm is brewing within the magnificent and wondrous dual realms. They will soon be pushing his coffin around, so that even in death he will never find peace. Book club: 1027165959. Welcome to join us.

11 幽 The Netherworld Skin-Painting Scroll 幽冥画皮卷 Qinzhi Huaqing沁纸花青Xianxia2.2M WordsOngoing The print edition has been published. It is titled Formless and available from platforms such as Qidian and JD.com. Generally speaking, Li Wuxiang gives himself a little maintenance every six months or every five thousand li. The main jobs are tending to his outer layer and renovating his internal organs, with a little fatty fluid added if necessary. When applying a new skin, he has to be careful with the materials. Otherwise, in extreme weather, it might peel or de 171Votes229.8kRecs401.3kFans

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The physical book has been published. The physical book is titled "Wu Xiang" and is available on platforms such as Qidian and JD.com. Generally speaking, Li Wuxiang would perform a minor maintenance procedure every six months or every five thousand miles. The main services include skin care and internal organ renovation. Depending on the specific situation, we will determine whether to add oils or body fluids. When applying the paint, you need to be careful with the materials used, otherwise the paint may peel or crack in extreme weather conditions. When refurbishing internal organs, we still prefer to use bamboo paper, even though it's a betrayal of our ancestors, but it's all about nostalgia and remembering our roots. Replenishing and repairing year after year, making the old look new again—this is the way to longevity. Book club group number: 872670350 Those who are waiting for updates can go and read the author's other two books. A short story about strategic combat at its peak: "The Laws of Cultivation in an Abnormal World" The heartwarming and delightful fantasy novel, "The Inner Demon".

12 有 There Are Ghosts 有诡 A Blade Cuts the Spring Breeze白刃斩春风Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted When humanity still lived by slash-and-burn farming, the thunderbolt that split the sky was both a chance natural phenomenon and the wrath of ghosts and gods. After an old man passed away, the creaking rocking chair on the balcony was both a gust of wind passing through and... his return. The bizarre scenes seen by the mentally ill are illusions turned upside down and warped in the eyes of ordinary people. But turn those illusions right side up, and they are just as real. The woman upstairs bric 0Votes288.4kRecs342.3kFans

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When humans were practicing slash-and-burn agriculture, the lightning that struck down from the sky was an occasional natural phenomenon, but also the wrath of the gods and spirits. After the old man passed away, the swaying recliner on the balcony was a reminder of the passing wind, and also of his... Past visits. The absurd and bizarre scenes in the eyes of the mentally ill are the distorted and unrealized illusions in the eyes of ordinary people, but when this illusion is turned upside down, it is also real. The woman upstairs bricked her husband into the wall, the old donkey in the mill chewed on a corpse, and in the magazine, a beautiful woman exposed her face to the sun. Everything in this world is going mad every moment. The demon called 'thought' is invading the human world. How can you possibly escape it?

13 老 The Patriarch Is Useless! 老祖无能！ Seven Seven Seven Fish七七七鱼Xianxia924k WordsCompleted The arduous path of cultivation and the pursuit of truth undertaken by Li Yuan, a Qi Refining cultivator from the Guangyuan Mountains: While at the Qi Refining stage, he nearly had his throat slit by a mortal swordsman. In the late Qi Refining stage, he was defeated in three moves by a junior sect brother ten years his junior, becoming a laughingstock. After finally and luckily reaching Foundation Establishment, he was badly wounded by a junior Qi Refining cultivator wielding a true treasure, wh 5Votes62.1kRecs170.7kFans

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Li Yuan, a minor cultivator in the Guangyuan Mountains, experienced a life filled with hardships on his path of seeking truth in cultivation. When he was in the Qi Refining stage, he was almost stabbed in the throat by a mortal swordsman. He was in the late stage of Qi Refining, but was defeated in three moves by his junior brother, who was ten years younger than him and had joined the sect later, making him a laughing stock. He barely managed to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, only to be severely injured by a Qi Refining junior wielding a powerful treasure before escaping unscathed. When Li Yuan reached the Golden Core stage, his sect was in peril as a rival sect attacked the mountain gates. In the face of this attack, Li Yuan was directly suppressed by a junior cultivator in front of tens of thousands of immortals. Despite a life full of hardships, he never forgot his original aspiration to follow the Tao, indifferent to worldly fame and fortune, seeking only immortality in heaven! Though the ancestor was incompetent, he had already become an immortal! P. S.: A fusion of the Mortal Flow, Sect Leader Flow, Clan Flow, and Ancestor Flow!

14 没 Who Studies Psychology Without a Few Issues? 没点毛病谁学心理学啊 Panda's Big Wooden House熊猫的大木屋Urban2.5M WordsOngoing [You’ve got to have something wrong with you to study psychology.] “Who said that?” Nan Zhuren raised an eyebrow. “He’s right!” … A professional novel about psychology. Serious keywords 1: [depression] [personality disorders] [illness anxiety disorder] [post-traumatic stress disorder] [Oedipus complex] [groupthink], and more. Serious keywords 2: [Big Five personality traits] [behavior modification] [dream interpretation] [sandplay therapy] [rational emotive therapy], and more. 13Votes68.8kRecs104.3kFans

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Who would study psychology if they didn't have some kind of quirk? Who said that? Nan Zhuren raised an eyebrow: "He's right!" Psychological-themed professional literature. Serious keywords 1: [Depression] [Personality Disorder] [Hypochondriasis] [Post-traumatic Stress Disorder] [Oedipus Complex] [Group Blindness], etc. Serious keywords 2: [Big Five Personality Traits], [Behavior Modification], [Dream Analysis], [Sandplay Therapy], [Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy], etc.