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1 I Have a Home in 1982 Full Metal CasingUrban4.0M WordsCompleted 0Votes203.6kRecs508.9kFans
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Wang Yi got a key. Opening a door in 2022 will lead to 1982, and opening a door in 1982 will lead to 2022. Two completely different eras appeared before him: Abundant food security, developed industrial products, miraculous medicines, and explosive information, this is 2022. Simple folk customs, rich wild resources, wandering antiques, and treasures of the era, this is 1982. Traveling between these two eras, Wang Yi didn't think much about it. He just wanted to live a happy life.
2 Xuanqing Guard Sword Like a Flood DragonCultivation3.1M WordsCompleted 0Votes116.4kRecs301.8kFans
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The new book "One Person's Taoism" has been released In the old Jing Dynasty, evil spirits and ghosts were rampant. The Xuanqing Guards were set up to monitor the world, eliminate evil, punish evil and support the people. Shen Hao traveled here and spent four years climbing from an ordinary soldier in Xuanqing Guard to the position of Xiaoqi, but based on his background, it was almost impossible to go further. One day, he suddenly discovered that there was a dragon in his body, the ancestor of all dragons that fed on immortal souls! Whenever an enemy is killed, the dragon will jump out and induce him to devour the opponent's soul or demon core, and his cultivation level will also start to increase rapidly. … Shen Hao: I just handle cases, why am I invincible?
3 The First Criminal Investigator of the Zhenguan Era Young Master KeHistorical2.2M WordsCompleted 14Votes52.2kRecs178kFans
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[Currently the only ancient criminal investigation novel that has been highly ordered for eternity, not to be missed] In the spring of the second year of Zhenguan, Li Jiancheng's tomb collapsed. The guard opened the frozen coffin, and inside there was only a prophecy written in a pool of blood: "It rains on the fourth day of June in the ninth year of Taketori" ——It is the date of the Xuanwumen Incident. The body in the coffin disappeared! Li Shimin was furious and ordered the search for Li Jiancheng's body. Unexpectedly, at this time, Li Jiancheng's ghost suddenly appeared in the world and killed several officials. Rumors began to spread among the people that "Li Jiancheng was unwilling to be killed by Xuanwumen and turned into a ghost to take back the world." People inside and outside the court were in panic, and everyone was in danger. Li Shimin was angry and ordered Sikong Pei Ji, Shangshu Pushe Du Ruhui, and imperial censor Wei Zheng to lead the Three Laws Division to investigate, but they still could not prevent Li Jiancheng's ghost from killing people. When I was at a loss, an ace detective from later generations came through time... At this point, the Ministry of Punishment has welcomed its destined man. [The original title is "Datang: The Lord of the Criminal Department, Unscientific Solving of Cases", and a two-million-word masterpiece of ancient criminal investigation work "People in Zhenguan, Scientific Solving of Cases" has been completed. Welcome to watch] [Ancient crime solving, genius detective, refreshing flow, no reading threshold, welcome to join]
4 Release That Witch Two EyesWestern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted 675Votes7.3MRecs6.1MFans
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Cheng Yan originally thought he had traveled to the European Middle Ages and became a glorious prince. But the world seems to be different from what I thought? Witches are real and have magical powers? The witch farming article will carry out farming to the end. The new book "Tiandao Equation" has been released, please feed it!
5 I Train My Body in a World of Terror Whale World WisdomUrban1.8M WordsOngoing 866Votes37.6kRecs306.1kFans
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Challenge powerful enemies and engage in unlimited martial arts deductions. Carrying such a rare treasure, he traveled to a seemingly peaceful modern world. There is no spiritual energy here, there is no cultivation of immortality, and the only one who practices martial arts is yourself. Just when Yiran thought she could lie down. Suddenly, I discovered that there are things more terrifying than immortals, Buddhas, gods and demons in this world... They are hidden in terrifying parallel time and space, waiting to overlap with reality. Every overlap is a resurgence of terror. Evil gods are everywhere in the sky, evil spirits are everywhere, and in this hopeless land, filth and evil spirits are rampant. Mortals sacrifice their lives to become ghost masters, working hard to survive. Yi Ran decisively joined in, from [Iron Cloth Shirt] to [Sun Swallowing Divine Ape Transformation], from [Wind Chasing Sword Technique] to [Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Destroying Earth]. Not seeking longevity, just looking for a line in the sky. With my body, I can overcome the catastrophes of hundreds of generations! QQ group: 1078697073
6 Reborn in 1997: Solving Cold Cases at the City Bureau This Daoist Believes in BuddhaMystery & Supernatural3.9M WordsOngoing 5.2kVotes194.5kRecs636.1kFans
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Police archivist Zhou Yi was reborn back in 1997 when he first joined the police force. Dismemberment cases, arson cases, shooting cases... The files on unsolved cases that he had read so well when he was bored in his previous life now appeared in his mind one by one. Perhaps, this time he will have a chance to solve those unsolved cases and arrest all those cunning murderers who are at large!
7 Surviving in the Martial World Until I Become a Saint Paper Tiger in the WaterEastern Fantasy4.7M WordsOngoing 8.3kVotes582.7kRecs2MFans
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With your destiny in hand, just follow the path to survive! Chen Qing traveled through time, but into a troubled world where martial arts were respected and human life was as cheap as grass. The story begins with a poor fisherman from Yaziwan. His father was arrested for servitude and no news was heard from him. His orphans and widows were exploited by the government taxes and the gang "Dragon King Incense", and they were on the verge of starving to death. There is no unstoppable path for everyone, and there is a thought in his mind [Fate: God rewards those who work hard, and they will achieve success]! This means that for any skill, there is no qualification threshold or bottleneck for him. As long as he puts in the effort, he will be rewarded!
8 1988: Starting with a Vegetable Greenhouse Pao PanUrban2.2M WordsCompleted 34Votes80.4kRecs191.6kFans
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Li Zhe returns to 1988, carrying the memories and regrets of his previous life, and sets sail again in this golden era...
9 In the Name of Divine Powers Pork Heart and ShrimpUrban2.9M WordsOngoing 30.1kVotes336.9kRecs2MFans
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In 3230 of the lunar calendar, a cataclysm broke out. Humanity fell from its position as world hegemon, and China became the last remaining land of mankind. In 3255, Wuhou Lu Zhao was under investigation. "Logically speaking, a transcendent of your level has no right to investigate me."
10 Reborn 99 Days Before the Gaokao Willows by the Bank, Flowers Bloom AgainUrban2.9M WordsOngoing 7.8kVotes2.6MRecs4.5MFans
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Chen Zhu, a provincial civil servant, was unexpectedly reborn in his senior year of high school. Thus, a high school student who was shy, blushed when talking to girls, and only knew how to study; suddenly became knowledgeable about the world, always speaking and doing things just right, which not only changed the trajectory of his life, but also attracted more and more attention from girls. Girl: Chen Zhu, what are your advantages? Chen Zhu: He is honest and doesn't talk much. Fa Xiao: I think it's wrong to lie to people. You are not honest at all now. Chen Zhu: No lie! As people get older, they don't tell the truth much. (First of all, let me state that this is definitely not the author's real experience)
11 A Transmigration Guide to the Northern Song Dynasty Wang ZijunHistorical4.1M WordsCompleted 126Votes1.4MRecs2.6MFans
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If we traveled back to the Song Dynasty, would we be reciting poems, composing poems, and enjoying romance? Or are you going to fight for world supremacy? No matter what, let's fill our stomachs first.
12 The Indestructible Stronghold Master Jia NanMartial Arts4.9M WordsCompleted 0Votes913.7kRecs2.1MFans
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[Horizontal Push] [Explosion] [2020-2021 Most Popular Martial Arts Works] [The comics are serialized in Tencent Animation and can be viewed] Internally, practice a breath of Nine Yang Qi, and externally practice a Vajra Bone. The golden-backed nine-ring sword sweeps across forty feet of silver and blue sword energy. The Qi sinks in the Dantian and rushes left and right. The Dragon Subduing Divine Palm bombards the entire audience. Demonic species in the heart of the Tao... Selfless self-centeredness... Sunflower's true strength... Flying knife and sky... Kasaya subduing demons... Seven moves of the Heavenly Dragon... Tathagata Palm, God of War shattered! All in the exciting and passionate arena where heroes gather together! The extremely majestic body of Jiang Dali, the leader of Dazhai, sat quietly on a large carved pear wood chair. Under his tiger skin coat, he was full of bulging and strong muscles. He was hard and domineering, and his whole body was filled with a sense of fierce and tyrannical power. His eyes were cold and calm as he stared at the newly recruited players on both sides. All kinds of flattery came from the mouths of these leeks. "The leader of Dazhai is mighty and brave, invulnerable and invincible. I beg the master of Dazhai to teach me some martial arts skills!" "Master Dazhai, can sensitive skin practice Iron Clothes?" "Brother, don't talk too much. The leader of the village is famous for being cruel and evil." A player who had just been resurrected from the City God's Temple said with a mournful face, "Like me, I don't know what I mean when I first hear it, but when I hear it again, I feel like I'm going to die. The leader of the village tells me exactly what he said, and every time I ask a question, I ask him a second time before sending him on his way. I have nothing more to say." In short, this is the story of a fierce man who trains his muscles and wields a sword and enters the world of mixed martial arts. He has no heroine, is domineering and decisive, is an iron-clad boss, and is a good player...
13 Dao Lord Yue QianchouCultivation5.0M WordsCompleted 92Votes9.9MRecs2.8MFans
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The story of a god-level tomb robber on earth who broke into the world of cultivation... In the Peach Blossom Spring, there was singing. Outside the mountains are green mountains, White Bone Mountain. Five-flowered horse, golden fur, and heavenly sword. In response to my passion, ghosts chirp and chirp, and the beauty is thin and angry. The sky and the earth are boundless, no one can stand tall, the blue sky is falling, and the towering towers are eternal. Fight for loyalty! Fight for hegemony in troubled times! Hello, Xianxia! Announced two Laoyue official QQ groups: 766900664——163628634
14 The Path of the Sword Disciple Lazy and FallenCultivation4.9M WordsCompleted 87Votes2MRecs726.9kFans
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Who says you can't be diligent without elixirs? Who said that if you can't refine weapons, you won't have magic weapons? Who said that if you are frustrated by making a talisman, you will have no fighting power? The so-called sword that defeats all laws lies in confidence. . . When danger comes, your only reliance is the sword and nothing else. . . Full subscription group number--964227244, ordinary group number 853336118
15 The National Forensic Doctor Zhi NiaocunUrban3.7M WordsCompleted 427Votes4.1MRecs2.4MFans
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Corpse: Could you please be polite?
16 The Great Feng Nightwatchman The Young Master Who Sells NewspapersCultivation3.8M WordsCompleted 819Votes9.6MRecs19.6MFans
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The physical book of "Da Feng's Watcher" (Volume 1) has been sold on Tmall, Dangdang, JD. Com and other platforms, as well as various physical bookstores. In this world, there are Confucians, Taoists, Buddhas, demons, and magicians. Xu Qian, who graduated from the police academy, woke up quietly and found himself in prison. He was exiled to the border three days later... His original purpose was just to protect himself and live a leisurely life as a rich man in this society without human rights. Many years later, Xu Qian looked back at his past. Behind him were long-dead enemies and numerous bones. The rolling water of the Yangtze River flows eastward, the waves wash away the heroes, and the success or failure of right and wrong turns to nothing. The green mountains are still there, and the sunset is red several times.
17 The Great Sage of White Bones I Still Want to Set the World AblazeEastern Fantasy6.4M WordsCompleted 191Votes3.6MRecs1.6MFans
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Both have ordered tens of thousands of fantasy products! [The comic "The Bone Monkey King" is now online and can be read on Tencent Animation! The dead touch the ground, the old dog digs the grave, the sinister asks for directions, and the living eat the food. Do you know what it means to meet one of these? "Already 20,000 people have ordered the work "There is a Demonic Spirit Here"" "The comic adaptation rights of "There Is a Monster Here" have been sold." "The comic "There is a Monster Here" is now online and can be read on Tencent Animation, Qidian Comics, and Bilibili Comics." V group verification group: 609033668; (Full order required) Book club ① group: 608548874; (already sacrificed to heaven) Book Friends ② Group: 760859432; (a small number of vacancies) Book Friends ③ Group: 633795166. (A small number of vacancies)
18 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality Wang YuCultivation7.7M WordsCompleted 2.4kVotes16.2MRecs8.4MFans
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An ordinary mountain village boy accidentally entered the local martial arts sect and became a registered disciple. With such an identity, how could he gain a foothold in the sect, how could he enter the ranks of immortal cultivators with mediocre qualifications, and become proud of the Three Realms! Dear Taoist friends, the new version of the physical book is now available. If you are interested, you can purchase it yourself. Thank you for your support!
19 My Attribute-Cultivation Life Get LostEastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted 0Votes976kRecs2.6MFans
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New book ~ Desperate Night, a strange world where I am the only fairy. If you are interested, you can search and read. In the Great Spirit world, wars are everywhere, and the cavalry spirit army sweeps across all countries, expanding its territory to unprecedented places. Coming to this era, Zhang Rongfang possesses the attribute column ability that can add some martial arts. Looking at the martial arts masters around him who are similar to the fighting enthusiasts in his previous life, his heart is full of longing for the future...
20 Martial Saint! Tian LiEastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted 74Votes277.9kRecs919.2kFans
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In this world, mystery and transcendence are never far away. Those who break the shackles of life with their tempered bodies and indelible will, and pursue the limits of human beings in modern cities, are called: martial arts masters! Under the neon lights, swords intersect. On the top of Guangsha, we use fists to make friends. Three mountains and five mountains are heroes of Taoism. Here, martial arts masters who have broken the "seven limitations of the physical body" one after another have achieved the names of immortals and gods under the sky, shaking the past and the present, and the stars are shining! Here, the live broadcast of the "All Nations Martial Arts Tournament" held every ten years is the most watched program in the world. Martial arts masters fight for the nation and themselves! Here, martial arts masters use human flesh and blood to fight to the death with the demons, monsters, ghosts and snakes lurking in the darkness to protect the civilization of their home and country! Here, every true martial artist firmly believes: "Martial arts are endless, and my body is unrestrained!" … Ps: The 5.5 Million-word long-established book "Wizard: Liver Experience Begins from the Knight's Breathing Method" has been successfully completed. Friends who are short of books can take a closer look and click on the author's avatar to find it.
21 Immortal Mansion of Everlasting Life Changting KongshengCultivation4.3M WordsOngoing 8Votes16.2MRecs704.9kFans
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I am the master of my destiny! I am the commander of my soul! After stumbling into this world of immortality and struggling for decades in the blink of an eye, Liu Yu determined to pursue immortality by any means necessary and vowed to control her own destiny. PS: Decisive in killing, with online IQ, step by step, never a virgin. The protagonist has become a god, so fellow Taoists can read with confidence. Book club number: 524527735
22 This Daoist Is Ascending Pei Butcher DogEastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing 950Votes955.8kRecs3.1MFans
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"Disciple Li Yuan, please pray to heaven for your blessing!" There are already completed works such as "The First Cause of All Realms", "Projections of All Heavens" and "The Great Dao Chronicle"
23 I Prove My Immortality in the Mortal World Ye Nan Ting FengEastern Fantasy984k WordsCompleted 1Votes43.7kRecs118.8kFans
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In this world, monsters are rampant and evil spirits are in chaos. With martial arts, blood coagulation can change nine times, and pure yang is immortal. There is the divine way, the nine refinements of the soul, immortality through all the calamities. After coming to this world for sixteen years, Wu Ming once realized the past and present lives, which was beyond the confusion in his womb. With the help of a picture of the Black Emperor Conquering Demons, he was reborn from the mortal world, reborn after many calamities, conquered the whole life, and finally achieved immortality in the human world.
24 Celestial Venerable of the Abyss Feng XianEastern Fantasy4.2M WordsCompleted 36Votes441.7kRecs2.2MFans
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The heaven and earth are vast, the immortal path is indistinct, and the supreme one among the nine realms is named 'Tianzun'. —— Ps: Genius flow! No system! Ps: I have completed the full-length works "Hantian Emperor" and "Hongzhu" (high-order products exceeding 20,000 yuan), so you can read with confidence!
25 Lord of the Floods Feng XianCultivation5.5M WordsCompleted 14Votes320.4kRecs694.8kFans
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The great river eastward cannot wash away the blood of human heroes. Since Emperor Cheng Yang raised his army six thousand years ago, this world has become the world of our human race.
26 I, the Emperor Wang ZijunHistorical3.5M WordsCompleted 0Votes1.4MRecs3MFans
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Back in the late Ming Dynasty, he became a slave. As an emperor, beggars can do it, slaves can do it, bandits can do it, but domestic slaves can't do it?
27 Green Mountain The Elbow That Can TalkEastern Fantasy2.7M WordsOngoing 34kVotes3.3MRecs5.3MFans
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Nowadays, fame and fortune have eliminated nine points of chivalry in the world. Everyone, this is the story of the last bit of chivalry in the world.
28 The Knife-Wielding Wanderer Zhang LaoxiCultivation3.7M WordsOngoing 327Votes422.6kRecs709.5kFans
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Chinese martial arts, folk customs, legends, taboos, court, rivers and lakes, masters, fighting, crossing the netherworld, going out on horseback, inviting gods, Nuo opera, esoteric religion, longevity... There are three religions and nine streams in the world of rivers and lakes. In Taoism, there are all kinds of strange folk customs and strange stories. This is a noisy era, an era where danger and opportunity coexist. Li Yan's sword moves horizontally, and he will eventually ward off all evils, and there will be no taboos!
29 The Venerable One The Squid Who Loves DivingEastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted 1.4kVotes3.3MRecs3.4MFans
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In my life, I don't care about my past life, I don't ask for the next life, I just live vigorously, enjoy grudges, defeat all the heroes of all races, and laugh proudly at the gods and demons of the Six Paths! Thousands of years later, the great calamity begins again. Who is stronger or weaker, the Tathagata's golden body or the Taoist body of Yuanshi? Who is the leader among the Tathagata's divine palm and the seven heaven-cutting movements? In the reincarnation, Meng Qi began his journey of "who can resist him throughout his life" from Shaolin Temple.

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