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1 当 When Pride Still Mattered 当骄傲仍然重要时 Silent Love沉默的爱Sports2.5M WordsCompleted Some people exist proudly, and some struggle proudly. Some compete proudly, and some fail proudly. But few can walk away with pride. By the time you finish reading this, congratulations: you’ve already seen the lives of many players. This passage took shape in Stephen Curry’s words after his 2021 defeat: “Nobody wants to face us next season.” It was Tim Duncan, certain before the 2014 Finals began that they wouldn’t mess it up. It was Kobe Bryant promising at Old Man Buss’s memorial to get the L 5Votes234.7kRecs386.1kFans

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Some exist with pride, some struggle with pride, some compete with pride, and some fail with pride, but very few can retire with pride. When you finish reading this, congratulations, you've witnessed the lives of many players. The concrete manifestation of this statement is Stephen Curry saying "Nobody wants to touch us next season" after a defeat in 2021; it is Tim Duncan's unwavering belief that they wouldn't mess up before the 2014 Finals; it is Kobe Bryant's promise at Jerry Buss's memorial service to lead the Lakers to the playoffs; it is Dirk Nowitzki hiding in the locker room and crying on the night he shed the "soft" label; it is Kevin Garnett's triumphant roar after lifting the trophy; it is the reason why the 2004 Pistons won and the F4 Lakers lost. Our story begins in that era when pride still holds great significance.

2 我 Stealing Divine Authority in Daxia 我在大夏窃神权 My Hands Hurt from Typing码字手痛Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted In the first year of the Taihe era of Great Xia, the world was at the height of its splendor and excitement. The Son of Heaven in Yujing sought immortality, while the Empress Dowager in the palace worshiped the Buddha. The Lu family had just built a spider tower that could scale mountains, only for the Mo family to build a flying roc that towered over it. Among the Nine Upper Classes, a Sage of the Heart emerged to carry on lost teachings. Among the Nine Lower Classes, a swordsman arrived to ush 0Votes71.9kRecs539.9kFans

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In the first year of the Taihe era of the Great Xia Dynasty, the world was at its most prosperous and bustling. The emperor in Yujing sought immortality, while the empress in the palace worshipped Buddha. The Lu family built a Spider Tower that could cross mountains, and the Mo family built a Flying Roc that could overpower it. Among the nine classes of scholars, a sage emerged to continue the lost art. Among the lowest of the low, a swordsman arrived and ushered in a new era. Military strategists can slaughter millions with their swords and spears; literary masters can kill with their words. The secret arts of Yin and Yang defy Heaven and Earth, maneuvering and disrupting the landscape. The barbarians from the north are moving south, and the ancient god of Jiuli wants to open the sea. In the imperial court, there are many who seek fame and fortune; in the martial world, there are many chivalrous people. The victor and the vanquished fight for a time, but profound truths are passed down through generations. The world is in turmoil because of fame and fortune, but justice resides in the hearts of the people. He who steals a hook will be punished; he who steals a state will become a prince. Initially, I frequented brothels and red-light districts, where they called me a spendthrift. Then I wielded power in both the imperial court and among the common people, and they called me the Marquis of the Prosperous Age. Finally, I resided high in the heavens, and they called me the Sage Zhou. This is the saint who stole the divine artifact!

3 科 Scientific Research Starts with a PhD Student 科研从博士生开始 Don't Eat Little Pumpkins不吃小南瓜Sci-Fi1.3M WordsCompleted A top tycoon transmigrates into the body of a doctoral student and discovers that his master's degree has been revoked. He quickly completes a major research project and secures a million-yuan grant. He keeps chasing the source of technology! From mathematics to theory, from theory to experiments, and from experiments to technological applications. Only when a colossal warship a kilometer long hovers in the sky do people suddenly realize: "The world has changed!" (PS: This is a lighthearted nove 0Votes59kRecs245.8kFans

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A top-tier genius transmigrates into the body of a doctoral student, only to find his master's degree revoked. He then quickly completes a major research project and secures a million-dollar grant. He continues to pursue the origins of technology! From mathematics to theory, from theory to experiment, and from experiment to technological application. When the massive warship, thousands of meters long, hovered in the air, people suddenly realized— The world has changed! (P. S.: This is a lighthearted scientific research novel. My previous work, "From University Lecturer to Chief Academician," has over 10,000 subscribers. Welcome to the series!)

4 谁EN Who Says He Plays Yu-Gi-Oh! 谁让他玩游戏王的！ Name Already Taken名称被占用Light Novel4.1M WordsCompleted “Mr. You Xuan, many people believe the dueling scene has become increasingly miserable, with heavy-stall and self-lockdown decks dominating the meta. They say you're to blame for steering things in this direction as the new generation's Duel King. What do you think of that?” a reporter asked during an interview. “That's slander! Pure slander!” You Xuan was furious at the accusation. “Why are you saying I'm the one who ruined things?” “Duels have always been like this!” 10Votes315.7kRecs600.3kFans

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"Mr. Yu Xuan, many people believe that the current environment of the dueling world is becoming increasingly gloomy, with the mainstream of heavy-handed and self-isolated dueling becoming prevalent, all of which are due to the distorted trends you, as the new generation of Duel King, have led. What do you think of this statement?" A reporter asked during an interview. "Slander! Pure slander!" You Xuan was furious at this statement. "Why do you say I led them astray?" "That's how duels are supposed to be!"

5 这 This Movie Emperor Only Wants to Earn Certificates 这个影帝只想考证 Young Master Jiang Abao江公子阿宝Urban3.0M WordsCompleted After awakening the Attribute-Absorbing System, he becomes an attribute-absorbing maniac in the entertainment industry, with a chance to absorb attributes from other people. But the attributes he absorbs have to be stored in the corresponding certificates, so Hao Yun has no choice but to embark on a frantic quest to earn certifications. He’s either taking an exam or on his way to take one! Reporter: I hear you’ve earned over a hundred certificates. You’re the star with the most certificates in t 29Votes624.1kRecs792.6kFans

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Awaken the attribute absorption system and become an attribute absorption maniac in the entertainment industry, with a certain probability of absorbing attributes from others. However, the absorbed attributes must be stored in the corresponding certificate, so Hao Yun had no choice but to embark on a crazy path of obtaining certifications. I'm either taking a certification exam or on my way to take one! Reporter: I heard that you have obtained more than 100 certificates, making you the celebrity with the most certificates in the entertainment industry. Best Actor: No, no, only ninety-something. Reporter: So which of these certificates do you think is the most valuable? Best Actor: Let me look for it... Oops, sorry, I took the wrong one. Reporter: Holy crap, a mental illness certificate?!

6 绝EN Absolute Destiny Game 绝对命运游戏 Precious Moonlight宝月流光Gaming2.8M WordsCompleted Mysterious Stranger: “If you could bring the martial arts, inner techniques, Taoist arts, supernatural abilities, and other skills you learned in a game into the real world... would you play it?” Gamer: “Of course! What kind of amazing deal is that?” Mysterious Stranger: “What if dying in the game meant you would die in real life too? Would you still play?” Gamer: “Let me think about it... Yeah, I probably would, as long as I’m careful not to pick a fight with high-level monsters.” Mysterious St 9Votes249.3kRecs547.9kFans

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Anonymous Guest: "If you could bring the martial arts, internal energy cultivation, Taoist techniques, and supernatural abilities you learn in a game into reality, would you play such a game?" Gamer: "Of course I'll play! What a great deal!" Anonymous Guest: "If you died in the game, you would also die in real life. Would you still play such a game?" Gamer: "Let me think about it—hmm, I should be able to play, as long as I'm careful not to mess with high-level monsters." Anonymous Guest: "If the game is so difficult that even a small monster at the village entrance can easily defeat you, would you still play it?" Gamer: "..." P. S.: There are already six high-quality novels with over a million words each, so you can read them with confidence.