Seeking Reality in the Unreal: Mostly New Books, 14-Year Bookworm, No Ads 在虚幻中寻找真实，主打幼苗，14年老书虫，不打广告

2 大 An Official of the Tang Dynasty 大唐官 Lucky Sula幸运的苏拉Historical2.7M WordsOngoing For the mighty Tang dynasty, the An Lushan Rebellion was not the shameful end, but the beginning of its transformation. The middle and late Tang period ushered in a new era for China that would last five hundred years, yet it is also one of the most rigidly misunderstood periods in history. A corrupt court? Powerful regional governors carving up the realm? Foreign enemies bullying the empire? Bitter factional strife? Is that really all there was? No. Suzong returned, and Consort Yang died; Thoug 0Votes395.7kRecs71.5kFans

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For the glorious Tang Dynasty, the An Lushan Rebellion was not the end of its shameful history, but the beginning of its transformation. The mid-to-late Tang Dynasty not only ushered in a new era for China over the next five hundred years, but it is also one of the most rigidly understood terms. Was it a period of political decline? Regional separatism? Foreign aggression? Intense factional strife? Is that all? No. Emperor Suzong returned home after Consort Yang's death. Though the clouds and rain are gone, the sun and moon shine anew! Gao Ziyang, a screenwriter struggling in modern times, is transported to the twelfth year of the Dali era of Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty due to a seemingly insignificant accident. He acquires the identity of Gao Yue, a student at the Imperial Academy, and prepares to take the exam to become a civil servant in the Tang Dynasty. Before him lies a Tang Dynasty whose golden age has passed but which remains ever new. Thus, a scroll depicting the rise and fall of dynasties unfolds slowly. I, Gao Ziyang, am not being modest. Passing the imperial examination is a must, marrying a woman from one of the five noble families is a must, entering the government office is a must, and serving as a military governor in various towns is also a must. And those troublemakers from the southeast, northwest, and all directions are to be beaten up...

8 日 Shadow of the Eclipse 日食之影 The Fish's Sky鱼的天空Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Hello, everyone. My name is Ji Yun. I'm trapped on the day I went to school ten years ago. I know that in 30 seconds, a soccer ball will come flying in. It'll hit the mushroom-haired girl in the corner of the classroom. She and I grew up together. She hasn't grown into herself yet: she's a little spacey and timid, and nobody in class pays her any attention. But I'm the only one who knows that ten years from now, she'll become a classical beauty and a superstar. Under the banyan tree in five minu 14Votes183kRecs825.9kFans

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Hello everyone, my name is Ji Yun. I'm stuck on that day I started school ten years ago. I knew a soccer ball would fly in in 30 seconds. The ball hit the mushroom-haired girl in the corner of the classroom. She and I grew up together. Right now, she hasn't fully grown up yet. She's a bit naive and timid and is practically invisible in class. But only I know that ten years later she will become a superstar with classical beauty. Five minutes later, under the banyan tree, a girl will be waiting for me. She is the white moonlight that I still can't forget even after entering society. A few days ago, I confessed my feelings to her, and she said she needed to think about it, so we agreed that she would definitely give me an answer today. I know this is the closest I'll ever get to her in my life. Once I miss this chance, we'll be strangers. What do I do? Should you bid a thoughtful and perfect farewell to your childhood sweetheart who is about to go abroad, or run to the banyan tree and seize this one and only chance to win over your white moonlight? I need help online, but it's not urgent. After all, I always wake up on the same day, so I have plenty of time and opportunities. I want to handle every event that affects my future life perfectly, so that I won't have so many regrets ten years from now. You all agree, right?

21 从 Starting with the Gu Huo Bird 从姑获鸟开始 It Can't Be Helped活儿该Infinite Myriad Worlds1.9M WordsOngoing The body is as light as a goose feather, life as fragile as wild grass. I have witnessed the darkest night, so the blazing, brilliant flame in my heart has never wavered. The physical edition of From the Gu Huo Bird's Beginning (Volume One) is now available. Search for the title on Dangdang, JD.com, Taobao, Douyin, and other platforms, or purchase it from a physical bookstore. Thank you all for your support. 82Votes2.5MRecs2.4MFans

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Our bodies are as light as a feather, our lives as fragile as wild grass. Having witnessed the darkest night, the burning, bright flame in my heart never wavers. The physical copy of "Starting from the Guhuoniao" (Volume 1) is now available. You can search for the book title on platforms such as Dangdang, JD. Com, Taobao, and Douyin to purchase it, or buy it at physical bookstores. Thank you for your support.

22 降 Demon-Slaying Expert 降魔专家 Book-Eating Goblin吃书妖Light Novel423k WordsOngoing When I pulled the book of forbidden knowledge from the shelves of the city library, I was helpless and terrified, forced to watch as my life hurtled onto another track, one riddled with ravings of madness. Along the way, I also happened to run over some trash that thought it could stop me. 30Votes150.5kRecs164.7kFans

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When I pulled the book containing forbidden knowledge from the city library shelf, I felt lost, helpless, and terrified, watching helplessly as my life suddenly embarked on another railway line filled with insane ramblings. Along the way, they also ran over some trash that were trying to stop a chariot with their bare hands.

23 大 The Great Sage’s Tale 大圣传 Dreamer说梦者Xianxia4.4M WordsOngoing The supreme beings among demons are known as “Great Sages.” A young boy leaves his mountain village, travels across the land, and steps into legend one step at a time, becoming a myth. VIP Group: 102407797 (full subscription required) 55Votes2.5MRecs1.8MFans

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The supreme being among demons is called "Great Sage". The boy left his mountain village, traveled the world, and step by step stepped into legend, becoming a myth. VIP Group: 102407797 (Full subscription required) General group: 128914315

25 山 The Eight Wilds of the Classic of Mountains and Seas 山海八荒录 Luo Shui洛水Xianxia1.2M WordsOngoing Among the dwindling tribes of the ancient wilderness, a young man quietly inherits a forbidden Zhuyou curse lost for millennia. He joins one of the great houses of the Great Jin and stirs up the winds of change across the Eight Wilds. Make a straw doll and curse your enemy to death. Shed your shell like a golden cicada. Unleash the Flying Immortal Slaying Knife. Buddhists and Daoists vie for supremacy, great houses scheme against one another, sects wage fierce battles, and every race seeks domin 11Votes412.4kRecs152.3kFans

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In a declining, barbaric witch clan, a young boy quietly inherits a long-lost incantation and enters a powerful family in the Great Jin Dynasty, stirring up a storm across the land. Make a straw effigy, curse your enemy to death, shed your skin like a cicada, and wield a flying dagger to slay immortals. Buddhism and Taoism clashed, powerful families engaged in covert struggles, sects fought fiercely, and various races vied for supremacy. (All poems in this book are original.) A literary version of the synopsis: Life is so lonely, and on this lonely road, our lonely selves intersect. From then on, one person's footsteps echo the voice of another.