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1 姐 My Older Sister Is the Cult's Leader 姐姐是魔教教主 Withered Bones in the Mountains山中枯骨Light Novel1.8M WordsOngoing Chen Qingshan transmigrates into the martial arts fantasy game Ghost Valley Tales, which he just finished, and becomes the feared young master of the Demon Cult. His older sister, the cult leader, is nearly invincible in the world, and she dotes on him and showers him with affection. But only Chen Qingshan knows it's all fake. His so-called loving big sister would love to turn him into a human pig. Her enemies all eye him greedily, eager to kill him for revenge. Chen Qingshan: “At this point, Si 614Votes39.3kRecs291.8kFans

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Chen Qingshan transmigrates into the martial arts fantasy game "Ghost Valley Chronicles" which he has just finished, becoming the young master of the Demonic Sect who is revered by everyone. He has an older sister who is almost invincible in the world and is pampered and cared for by this sister. But only Chen Qingshan knew that all of this was fake. His so-called caring cult leader sister wished she could turn him into a human pig. The cult leader's enemies were all staring at him with gleaming eyes, wanting to kill him and take revenge. Chen Qingshan: "Now that things have come to this, sister... Can we reconcile?" Shen Ling Shuang sneered: "To save your own life, you can even call me 'sister'?" Chen Qingshan: "..." Can we travel through time again? Even going back to Earth wouldn't be bad.

2 我 My Corpse Puppet and the Immortal Maiden Share Senses 我的尸傀和仙子通感了 Zero Sugar Zero Calories Sparkling Water0糖0卡气泡水Light Novel1.3M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the world of the game The Lower Immortal, Fang Chang obtained the game's Corpse Refinement Path System. As long as a corpse puppet established spiritual resonance with a talented cultivator of the same gender, it could grow alongside that cultivator's progress. Fang Chang was quite happy to refine a few female corpses. They were beautiful and easy on the eyes. Of course, although he could do whatever he wanted to the corpse puppets, he absolutely would not actually do a 387Votes30.1kRecs173.3kFans

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Fang Chang transmigrates into the world of the game "Xia Xian" and obtains the Corpse Refining Dao profession system in the game. Simply by having the corpse puppet communicate with a talented cultivator of the same gender, it can grow in tandem with the other's progress. Fang Chang was happy to refine some female corpses. It's beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Of course, although he could do whatever he wanted to the corpse puppets, he would never actually do anything. Who would want a corpse puppet...? Hahahaha— Hmm, I'm sure... I don't think so. Wait... Fairy, why are you stabbing me with your sword? I'm just raising corpse puppets.

3 廓EN Clearing Jin 廓晋 Grenades Fear Water榴弹怕水Historical1.7M WordsOngoing To clear the way means, first, to open it up, and second, to sweep it clean. Having arrived in the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms era, one should strike out into the current, set one’s heart on the Northern Expeditions, drive the Five Hu tribes from the Central Plains, and then sweep away the aristocratic clans from the imperial court. Such is the way to clear the realm, build a new enterprise, and carry on Chinese civilization. That is the theory. But in the autumn of Yonghe 5, AD 349, when a 15.7kVotes911.1kRecs1.1MFans

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The character has two meanings: expansion and clarity. During the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms period, they braved the turbulent waters, determined to launch a northern expedition, first against the Five Barbarian tribes of the Central Plains, and then sweeping away the powerful clans and aristocratic families of the court. Their aim was to pacify the world, create a new era, and ensure the continuation of Chinese civilization. That's true in theory, but in the autumn of the fifth year of Yonghe (349 AD), when the time traveler arrived in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and became one of the most common refugees in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the first thing to consider was how to survive the winter and how to avoid falling below the death line. It's another clichéd time-travel story.

4 我 My IQ Increases Every Year 我的智商逐年递增 Jie Anyi介安艺Urban2.3M WordsOngoing [No System + No Romance + Everyday Life + Ensemble Cast + Smart Characters + Scientific Research + A Rising Nation] Chen Zhuo was reborn as an infant. But he had no System, no pocket dimension, and no chime of mission prompts. All he had was a developing brain whose processing power continued to evolve as he grew older. “Who is Chen Zhuo?” “He’s a ghost in the world of mathematics, a tyrant in the world of physics, and the one and only god of science.” No harem, no hackneyed tropes. 350Votes72kRecs648.9kFans

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[No system + no female lead + slice-of-life + ensemble cast + intelligent characters + scientific research + rise of a great power] Chen Zhuo was reborn back to infancy. But he had no system, no personal space, and no clattering task notifications. All he possesses is a growing brain whose computing power evolves with age. Who is Chen Zhuo? "He is the specter of mathematics, the tyrant of physics, and the only God in the scientific world." No harem, no clichés

5 这 This Is Way Too Hilarious 这也太谐门了 Heavenly Gong Thunderflash天锣雷光Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Tales of the strange warp reality, while martial arts intertwine with the absurd. This is a modern city where strange tales coexist with humanity, and impostors hide among the populace. A powerful physique is believed to grant one control over the mind and allow one to temper the will. Since the thoughts and desires in the human heart can give birth to strange tales, why not use them to strengthen the self, refine the malice of the heart, and turn decay into something miraculous? Thus, to resist 100Votes11.6kRecs60kFans

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Ghost tales distort reality, and martial arts intertwine with absurdity. This is a modern city where ghost stories and humans coexist, and even pseudo-humans hide within it. A strong physique is believed to enable one to control one's mind and forge one's will. Since human thoughts and desires can give rise to strange tales, why not use them to strengthen oneself, refine one's inner power, and turn decay into wonder? Thus, in order to fight against the powerful ghost stories and in order to achieve longevity, the martial arts that aimed to transform ghost stories came into being! Bai Hui traveled through time and saw a long-tongued parrot that feeds on people's gossip and secrets, as well as a medical pupil technique that can detect body temperature at any time, a fist technique evolved from intravenous puncture, and the Harmony Sect martial arts that can patrol rooms silently. Bai Hui adjusted the image quality and observed the stick figure-like ghost stories using 'simple lines', and couldn't help but sigh: "This is too hilarious!"

6 药 A Pharmacist’s Disciple’s Notes on Cultivation 药师门徒修仙笔记 Zhang Parker章帕克Xianxia2.3M WordsOngoing Compassionate Medicine Master, saving the suffering; the cultivators are of one heart, ascending together to ultimate bliss. Why do you call me an evil heretic? They say this is the story of a lucky young man blessed by the Medicine Master and heir to the legacy of a true dragon. He emerges from the White Mountains and black waters of the northern frontier, braves a thousand years of snow and wind, and seeks the great path to immortality. There are celestial cranes, patrolling the lands from no 668Votes56.4kRecs336kFans

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The compassionate Medicine Master saves us from suffering and distress; may all those who cultivate our hearts ascend to the Pure Land together. Why do you call me a heretic or evil person? —— They say this is the story of a lucky young man who received the blessing of the Medicine Master and inherited the legacy of the True Dragon. He emerged from the white mountains and black waters of the North, braving a thousand years of wind and snow, in search of the path to immortality. There are cranes, roaming freely across the north and south of the sky. There is a sacred tree that protects all living beings in the world. There are entertainers who can change their appearance a hundred times. There are historians who suppress evil spirits throughout the ages. The Emperor once said that those who seek the Eternal Heaven will not attain immortality. That was a time of great prosperity for the ancient kingdom, before the winged beings from beyond the heavens descended. We are the remnants of the Pharmacist sect… Bah! What remnants of the Pharmacist sect? I am a dignified young hero, the leader of the righteous path, and a pillar of the nation. How dare you slander me like this! Guards, plant these rumor-mongers in the ground so they can reflect on their actions! (Not a fan fiction, purely original story)

7 废EN Wasteland Border Inspector 废土边境检查官 Jin Jin Jin斤斤斤Sci-Fi4.3M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to a wasteland plagued by infected creatures and endless disasters, Cheng Ye becomes a border inspector in Happiness City. Every survivor hoping to join the city must undergo careful questioning and inspection to prevent any infected creatures from slipping inside. But Cheng Ye soon discovers that these creatures are nothing like he imagined! There are Whispering Tentacles, which can bring the dead back to life and survive through sheer obsession. There are Death Dandelions, 1.2kVotes331.5kRecs1.1MFans

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Having transmigrated to a wasteland ravaged by infected and plagued by natural disasters, Cheng Ye became a border inspector in Happiness City. Every survivor who wants to join Happy City must be carefully questioned and examined to prevent infected individuals from infiltrating the community. But soon, Cheng Ye discovered that these infected individuals were completely different from what he had imagined! Here are the tentacles of the dead that can bring people back to life and live on obsession. There are dandelions that can instantly cover a range of two kilometers, causing infection and death. There are fiery sunflowers that release biological destructive rays that melt everything. There's also the Laughing Mandala, which makes living beings stronger by making them laugh... What, you want me to inspect these monsters? Fortunately, Cheng Ye obtained a special civilization collector. Provided the organism's cooperation level is high enough, it can search and copy its intelligence, items, skills, attributes, abilities, facilities, etc. Even if the search fails, you can still accumulate action points, which can be used to upgrade items, equipment, and shelters. Wait, how can this search for a spouse? Cheng Ye was dumbfounded when he saw the city lord's wife appear in front of him! Keywords: wasteland, shelter, farming, stockpiling supplies, tech tree... [A high-quality post-apocalyptic novel with six million words completed. Quality guaranteed, read with confidence.]

8 修EN Cultivation: I Studied Abroad in the Modern Era 修仙：我在现代留过学 Big and Bald-Headed脑袋大又秃Xianxia2.9M WordsCompleted Just as nuclear weapons are merely a byproduct of science, immortality is no more than a small gift along the path of seeking the Dao. The new Daoist Patriarch, the Great Virtuous Teacher, and the strongest cultivator in ten thousand years, True Master Zheng Fa, is recruiting personal disciples. Recommended reading: "Topology in Talisman Crafting: Beginning with the Little Cloud-and-Rain Talisman" "Artificial Intelligence in Magical Artifacts: A Preliminary Study of Artifact Spirits" "Elemental 17Votes232.7kRecs807.8kFans

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Just as nuclear weapons are merely a byproduct of science, immortality is nothing more than a small gift in the quest for enlightenment. The new Dao Ancestor, the Great Sage and Teacher, and the strongest cultivator in ten thousand years, Zheng Fa Zhenren, is recruiting personal disciples. The following are some reference books: Topology in Talismans: Starting with the Small Cloud and Rain Talisman Artificial Intelligence Research on Magical Instruments: An Initial Exploration of Artifact Spirits "Nine-Turn Golden Elixir Element Decomposition" Basic Formation Paths Note: Priority will be given to those who have published papers in the journal "Xiandao".

9 观 Observe the Mountain! 观山！ Fatty Braised Pork要胖的红烧肉Xianxia1.8M WordsOngoing [True Immortality] + [Vast Spans of Time] The mountain is still that mountain. The people are no longer the same. Xu Ran obtained the Dao Fruit of Immortality and embarked on a cultivation journey with no end in sight. He watched prodigies fall and sects rise and decline. Those who once drank and laughed with him eventually became bones in their graves. On the road to immortality, old friends all depart, and the Great Dao is walked alone. Seas turn to fields and worlds change, but he alone remai 469Votes67.9kRecs568.8kFans

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[True Immortality] + [Large Time Span] The mountain is that mountain. The person is no longer the same as before. Xu Ran obtained the [Longevity Dao Fruit], and from then on embarked on a cultivation journey with no end in sight. He witnessed the fall of geniuses, the rise and fall of sects, and the comrades he once shared wine and laughter with, who ultimately became withered bones in a tomb. On the path to immortality, old friends have all scattered, and I walk the great road alone. Through the changing times and the transformations of dynasties, he remained steadfast, quietly observing the mountain.

10 长EN Cultivating Immortality: A Tortoise at My Side 长生修仙，与龟同行 The Rushing Cuttlefish狂奔的乌贼Xianxia6.3M WordsOngoing [A top-tier mortal cultivation novel with over 20,000 premium subscribers and an average of 7,000 subscriptions per chapter. Readers can dive in with confidence.] Chen Jianghe's version: Chen Jianghe transmigrated to a cultivation world and became a fisherman in a cultivation family. By chance, he exchanged lifespans with a spirit turtle. Not only did he gain a spirit pet, but his lifespan was also three times that of cultivators at the same realm. So Chen Jianghe spoke and acted with caution, a 588Votes142.6kRecs483.6kFans

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[A high-quality mortal cultivation novel with over 20,000 top-selling subscriptions and an average of over 7,000 subscriptions per day. Readers can enjoy it with confidence.] Chen Jianghe's version of the introduction: Chen Jianghe transmigrated to a world of cultivation and became a fisherman in a cultivation family. He unexpectedly swapped lifespans with a spirit tortoise. Not only did they gain an extra spirit pet, but their lifespan was also three times that of cultivators at the same level. Therefore, Chen Jianghe was cautious in his words and deeds, avoided disputes and fights, cultivated good relationships, and steadily managed his path of cultivation. Time flies, eras change, and the long journey of cultivating immortality continues. Chen Jianghe witnessed countless immortal supreme beings, demonic giants, peerless demons, and evil cultivators rise and fall, disappearing in the long river of time. Only Xuanwu Zhenjun Chen Jianghe will live on forever, eternally. Introduction to the Turtle Edition: "I was born with a disability and my lifespan is less than half that of my kind. Fortunately, I have a cheat code." "As long as I complete the task according to the instructions, I can get a reward, improve my cultivation level, and increase my lifespan." "With this cheat code, I believe I will definitely be able to cultivate the true form of the sacred beast Xuanwu." "Okay, that's enough. I'm going to feed the fish now."

11 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

12 我EN I Really Didn't Want to Play Go! 我真没想下围棋啊！ Clod from the Mountains山中土块Urban1.8M WordsCompleted Go champion Yu Shao transmigrated to a parallel world and became a first-year high school student. Given a second life, all he wanted was to enjoy this wild, carefree youth and keep it from slipping through his fingers again. But… why have I picked up a Go stone again?! Sure, playing Go in a world where AI hasn't put the pros through the wringer yet, and casually dominating an entire era, is just a tiny bit satisfying. A group of professional Go players: “You can play Go like this?” Yu Sha 0Votes274.2kRecs690.1kFans

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Go master Yu Shao transmigrated to a parallel world and became a high school freshman. In this second life, he only wants to enjoy this unrestrained and flamboyant youth and not let it slip through his fingers again. But... Why did I pick up the chess pieces again?! Although playing Go in this world, which hasn't yet been rigorously tested by AI, can unintentionally suppress an entire era, there is indeed a tiny bit of satisfaction in it. A group of professional Go players: "Go can be played like this?" Yu Shao nodded: "That's how you play Go!" (Even those who don't know Go can understand this; feel free to click in.)

13 恶EN Evil Dragon: My Adopted Dragonling Always Wants to Be an Empress 恶龙：我捡来的幼龙总想当女帝 The Evil Dragon Is Gone恶龙走了Light Novel1.7M WordsCompleted “I turned into a baby dragon and was taken in by an evil dragon. The longer we spend together, the stranger the way he looks at me becomes. I think... he’s raising me to be his wife!” Princess Lucia, now a baby dragon, trembled as she wrote down her discovery in her notebook. The evil dragon Lance has recently become fixated on one thing: getting the baby dragon he picked up to call him “Dad.” 0Votes71kRecs391.2kFans

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"I turned into a young dragon and was captured and raised by an evil dragon. As we spent more and more time together, I noticed that the evil dragon's gaze towards me gradually became strange." It seems like... He's treating me like his wife! Princess Lucia, now a baby dragon, trembled as she wrote down her discovery in her notebook. Lance the dragon has recently developed a strong obsession: he wants the baby dragon he picked up to call him "Dad".

14 我 My Personal War Game 我的专属战争游戏 Add Water When There's Too Much Salt盐多了加水Urban1.0M WordsCompleted You are about to die… So, at the final moment of your life, would you like to consider renewing your subscription? The price? Of course, we do have a tiny little list of requirements, but all you need to do is complete a few small instances and missions. Rest assured, we have carefully considered things from the player's perspective. We will not ask you to do anything too outrageous. For example, survive for a week on the beaches of Dunkirk. Or shoot down a dozen enemy aircraft during the Battle 0Votes29.7kRecs130.6kFans

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You're dying... So, should we consider renewing our subscription at the last moment of our lives? Cost? Of course, we only have a tiny bit of requirement, which is to complete some small dungeons and quests. Don't worry, we've taken the players' perspective into full consideration and won't ask you to do anything excessive. For example, surviving on the beaches of Dunkirk for a week. Or, in Operation Sea Lion, a major air battle, more than a dozen enemy aircraft were shot down. Of course, taking down one of the Combined Fleet's aircraft carriers would also work. See? It doesn't sound that difficult, does it?

15 修EN Immortal Cultivation Begins with Rejuvenation to Youth 修仙从返老还童开始 China's Cornucopia中华聚宝盆Xianxia1.7M WordsOngoing Whenever his vitality wanes and his body starts to decline, Li Ji’an grows young again, returning to the body he had at eight years old… “He really does look like him. He’s the spitting image of my junior brother as a child.” “Indeed, so much like him. He looks just like the person in Great-Grandma’s painting.” “…Ancestor? Is that you?” “…The Dao Venerable reborn?” “…The Immortal King reborn?” … The sun and moon revolve, and the world rises and falls. The Heavenly Dao waxes and wanes, and human 0Votes49kRecs165kFans

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Whenever his vital energy and blood decline and his bodily functions begin to deteriorate, Li Ji'an would revert to his youthful state, returning to the body he had when he was eight years old... "They look so alike, so incredibly alike, almost like they were carved from the same mold as my junior brother when he was a child." "It looks so much like her, so much like the person in my great-grandmother's painting." "... Ancestor? Is that you?" "... The reincarnation of the Daoist Master?" "... The Immortal King has been reborn?" The sun and moon revolve, and the world rises and falls. The ways of Heaven may rise and fall, and the human world may prosper and perish, but I alone will forever be at my peak, only ever going uphill, endlessly cycling and regenerating...

16 仙 This Is What an Immortal Should Be 仙人就该是这样 Such a Hassle真费事Xianxia1.1M WordsOngoing A top tycoon with little time left has an only son suffering from severe delusions. The patient believes he can transmigrate through time and space, cross the boundaries between past and present, seek the mysterious variables between heaven and earth, and thereby attain immortality. His condition is so severe that he has tried to kill himself several times. Fortunately, he has a good father who has devoted himself heart and soul to his son’s illness. In psychology, the best way to overcome fear 1Votes139kRecs257.2kFans

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A top-tier tycoon with little time left has an only son suffering from severe delusions. The patient believed he could travel through time and space, transcend the boundaries between ancient and modern times, and seek the mysterious variables between heaven and earth, thereby attaining immortality. The condition was so severe that the patient attempted suicide several times. Fortunately, the patient has a good father who is extremely worried about his son's condition. In psychology, the best way to overcome fear is to let patients confront their fears, and the best way to overcome delusions is to guide patients to recognize their fantasies! Finally, a treatment plan developed in collaboration with several top experts and so-called Buddhist and Taoist masters was unveiled. Regardless of cost or sacrifice, we will create a truly perfect miniature ancient society. I was fortunate enough to be a part of it! The treatment plan is called—Breaking Through Illusions!

17 苟EN The Ancient Giant Bear Hiding in the Cultivation World 苟在修仙界的远古巨熊 Lazy Bird懒鸟Xianxia1.8M WordsCompleted I thought I'd been born in a nature reserve. Who knew it was the world of cultivation? With my sense of security plummeting to the depths, what else can I do? I have to max out my camouflage talent. If you can't see me, you can't catch me. I have to max out my defense talent. If your attacks can't hurt me, your hands will be the ones aching. I have to max out my healing talent. As long as my life force is as robust as a dragon's, we can all have a good time together! 0Votes122.4kRecs185.5kFans

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I thought I was born in a nature reserve, but who knew I was born in the world of cultivation. What can I do when my sense of security has plummeted to the bottom? The disguise talent must be maxed out; as long as you can't see me, you can't catch me. You must max out the defensive talent; if you can't damage me, it's not me who will hurt. The healing talent must be maxed out. As long as my life force is as strong as a dragon's, we can have some fun together!

18 咱 What's Wrong with a Government Official Keeping a Few Monsters? 咱当官的，养几个妖怎么了？ vPoorGuyvv穷鬼vXianxia2.1M WordsCompleted Ming Chen had a special ability. He knew that the withered old tree at his home had cultivated for thousands of years. He also knew that the little white dove nearly turned into a dish could become a phoenix... He knew that demons, immortals, ghosts, and monsters lurked beneath the chaos of this age. Help them fulfill their long-cherished wishes and destined fates, and you would receive rewards for granting their wishes. A hedonistic young nobleman enters the world in pursuit of fame and a caree 1Votes33kRecs293.4kFans

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Mingchen has a special ability: he knows that the withered old tree in his yard has thousands of years of cultivation, and he also knows that the little white dove that was almost turned into a dish can turn into a phoenix... He knew that demons, monsters, immortals, and ghosts lurked beneath this chaotic world, and that by helping them fulfill their long-cherished wishes and destiny, they could receive a reward in return. A dissolute young man enters the world seeking fame and officialdom, but instead attracts demons and monsters, gods and demons enter the world, and the world changes. Birds transform into phoenixes, snakes into dragons, and golden scales leap through the heavenly gate. Immortals sought titles, ghosts granted their wishes, and stars were slaughtered, millions were annihilated. In the third year of Jianming, the empire was at peace. The new empress established her country through military force, reshaped the landscape, and possessed an imposing and awe-inspiring presence. In the imperial court, the new king looked down at his ministers and said, "Who among you dares to impeach the Duke? Drag him away and behead him! Confiscate his property!" The courtiers: ... The Great Qian Dynasty is doomed. In the Duke of Anguo's mansion, the most noble person in the world scratched the little fox's chin: "Monster, I need you to help me cultivate." Mingchen: I have three dreams. Part 1: Awake, I wield power over the world; drunk, I rest my head on the lap of a beauty. (Completed) Part Two: To create a fantasy world where humans, immortals, demons, and monsters coexist (in the middle of the story). Three: The Lord of Heaven and Earth, the Creator of All Things (Thinking of Peach and Eating it).

19 金 The Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire 金龙：帝国六千年 Ten Times Six Dragons十乘六龙Western Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted As a golden dragon entrusted by his parents to be raised by a human family from childhood, Noah had no particular hobbies. He simply enjoyed nurturing kings. Although foolish scholars often misunderstood him, calling him the mentor of tyrant slayers and the dragon that trampled royal authority, as the millennia passed, there were also sages who praised him as the Imperial Dragon and the Sacred Dragon. The far more numerous imperial peoples called him the founder of the Golden Age, the immortal b 0Votes48kRecs247.4kFans

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As a golden dragon who was entrusted to a human family by his parents to be raised since childhood, Noah has no hobbies, except for cultivating kings. Although there are always ignorant scholars who misunderstand him, calling him the teacher of regicide and the dragon who trampled on royal power, over the course of a thousand years, there are also many wise people who praise him as the imperial dragon and the holy dragon. The vast majority of the empire's various tribes hailed him as the founder of the Golden Age, the immortal sun that illuminated the empire, and yearned for his regency to seize imperial power.