No Place in Yingzhou, No Longing for Chang’an 瀛洲无处，不望长安

1 战 Warhammer's Stellar Observer 战锤的恒星观测员 Don't Pop the Bubbles别戳泡泡Light Novel310k WordsOngoing [A completed, high-quality Warhammer fanfic with over three million Chinese characters] Ultra Warriors? Warriors from Ultramar? As Star Observer No. 3400 at the Cosmic Observation Bureau, Guan Ming has transformed into Seven 42. He's about to complete his surveying mission and return to the Land of Light to become a proud member of the Space Garrison. With Hikari's amazing gadgets, he'll defend peace across the universe. But on the way back, a weasel snatched his Ultra Eye, sending him plummetin 68Votes1kRecs8.8kFans

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[A high-quality Warhammer fanfiction novel of three million words is already completed] Ultra Warrior? A warrior from Ultraman? As the observer of star number 3400 of the Space Observation Bureau, Guan Ming, who has transformed into Seven 42, is about to complete his mapping mission and return to the Land of Light to become a glorious space guard. He will receive Hikari's wonderful tools to protect the peace of the universe. However, on the way back, the Ultra Glasses were stolen by a weasel and fell into the darkness, coldness, and eternal war more than 40,000 years later. Fortunately, the leaders of the Land of Light have a well-established support system that regularly checks on the lost Ultra Warriors. Unfortunately, before that, Guan Mingde was struggling alone in this cesspool. Whose Ultraman forged a bond with Earth that is the Holy Terra?

2 家 My Father Is Emperor Gaozu of Han 家父汉高祖 The Historian's Wolf历史系之狼Historical4.4M WordsCompleted The new book The Court Does Not Move South is now being serialized. Your support is appreciated! A great empire has just been born, and a new era is about to begin. Liu Chang once wondered whether he should compete for the throne and lead this brand-new empire himself. But then he looked at the people around him: Liu Bang, Empress Lu, Liu Ying, Liu Heng... Well, isn’t it better to stay alive? And so Liu Chang earned himself the title of the most shameful transmigrator and settled into 160Votes1.1MRecs3.9MFans

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My new book, "The Respected Officials Do Not Flee South," is currently being serialized and is highly anticipated. Please support it! A great empire has just been born, and a new era is about to begin. Liu Chang had considered whether he should vie for the throne and lead this new empire himself, but when he looked around at Liu Bang, Empress Lü, Liu Ying, Liu Heng... Well, isn't it better to just stay alive? Thus, Liu Chang donned the shameful label of a time traveler and began a life of idleness and complacency. Also known as "My Foolish Little Brother", "Is This Kid Actually Xiang Yu's Child?", "How Can a Worm Like You Cure a Great Han?", Etc.

3 从 Becoming a Fox Immortal in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio 从聊斋开始做狐仙 Meow Fist Warning喵拳警告Xianxia2.0M WordsOngoing Being human is hard; being a fox is even harder. Gong Mengbi has no choice but to cling to Lady Mount Tai's coattails and become an immortal official first. For a fox, making connections far and wide is the way to cultivate immortality. Only later do people realize that this fox seems to be everywhere, no matter how vast the world is. 166Votes458.9kRecs508.8kFans

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It's hard to be a human, but it's even harder to be a fox. Gong Mengbi had no choice but to cling to the Empress Dowager's coattails and try to pass the imperial examination to become a celestial official. Foxes, after all, need to make many connections in order to cultivate immortality. It was only later that people realized that the fox's shadow could be seen everywhere in the world.

4 朕 I Am the Emperor Who Lost His Kingdom 朕就是亡国之君 With Whom Shall I Return吾谁与归Historical4.0M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong era, Zhu Qiyu awoke from a long dream on the imperial throne and opened his eyes. The Tumu Fortress disaster had already taken place, and the three elite generations of the capital garrison had been wiped out. His elder brother, the worthless Emperor Zhu Qizhen, was knocking at the gates of Datong Prefecture. Zhu Qiyu realized that he had to defend not only the capital and the Ming dynasty, but also his wife, children, and family! Does personally overseein 6Votes200.9kRecs722.7kFans

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In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong reign, Zhu Qiyu awoke from his dream of the throne and opened his eyes. The Tumu Crisis had already occurred, and the elite Beijing garrison, spanning three generations, had been completely annihilated. His own brother, Zhu Qizhen, a worthless emperor, was knocking on the door of Datong Prefecture. Zhu Qiyu discovered that he not only had to defend the capital and the Ming Dynasty, but also his wife, children, and elderly parents! Is personally overseeing executions a sign of tyranny, or does it make one a ruler who brings about the downfall of a nation? Does a ruler who trusts eunuchs and appoints inner ministers necessarily lead to the downfall of his country? Does a ruler who indulges in militarism and trusts military men inevitably lead to the downfall of his country? Fine, I am the ruler of a fallen kingdom! This book is also known as: *The Ming Dynasty Welcomes Its Benevolent Father*, *My Life*, and *I Will Never Surrender*.

5 我EN My Senior Brother is Too Steady 我师兄实在太稳健了 Back to the Point言归正传Xianxia3.6M WordsCompleted *The annual Youku season of the animated adaptation, My Senior Brother Is Too Steady, is about to conclude.* Reborn in ancient times, before the Investiture of the Gods War, Li Changshou became a minor Qi Refiner. He had no great fortune bestowed upon him, nor was he a chosen one destined to face a catastrophic tribulation. All he had was a cultivation dream: to live forever. To make a living in 120Votes11.5MRecs9.8MFans

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*The adapted drama series "My Senior Brother is Too Steady" will premiere on Youku and iQiyi on August 19th.* *The anime adaptation of "Senior Brother, Senior Brother" on Youku is nearing its end.* Reborn in the ancient era before the Investiture of the Gods, Li Changshou became a minor Qi cultivator. He had no special luck or was not a chosen one destined for great calamity. He only had one dream: to cultivate immortality and achieve eternal life. In order to survive in the cruel prehistoric world, he tried his best to avoid karma, always scattering the ashes of those he killed, planning everything before acting, and never easily stepping into danger. He conceals his trump cards, cultivates stealth techniques, refines elixirs and poisons, wields supernatural powers, remains as still as an old dog when still, but when he moves, he is earth-shattering, and after moving, he quietly disappears. Originally, Li Changshou planned to hide in the mountains and cultivate peacefully until he became an immortal. However, one year, his master, feeling restless, brought him back a junior sister... [PS: No new groups will be opened for the time being. Group 5 (1098711961), Group 1 (474095492), Group 2 (836797636), Group 3 (398929196), and Group 4 (1071059242) will continue to operate smoothly. Enjoy easy cultivation!]

6 哈EN Harry Potter: I Am Legend 哈利波特之我是传奇 Tangled Up in a Name纠结于名Western Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted Huo Fa arrived in the world of Harry Potter, delighted at the thought of seeing the legendary wizard with his own eyes. But then he realized he'd arrived as a classmate of Voldemort and a student of Dumbledore. Where's my Hermione? Where's my trio? They don't exist… What's more, under pressure from the compulsory education System, he has to complete seven years of mandatory magic training. When Huo Fa finally came to his senses, he realized he hadn't come to witness a legend. He'd come to 7Votes257.1kRecs296.6kFans

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Hoffa arrived in the world of Harry Potter, overjoyed at the prospect of finally seeing the legendary wizard. However, he found himself in... Becoming Voldemort's classmate and Dumbledore's student. Where is my Hermione? Where are my trio? It does not exist… Not only that, he was also forced to complete seven years of magic training under the coercion of the compulsory education system. When Hoffa finally realized the truth, he discovered that he hadn't come to witness a legend, but to become one.

7 海 One Piece: The Swift Swordmaster 海贼之疾风剑豪 Luo Nian You Zhi洛年有知Light Novel1.4M WordsOngoing The thing Xia Nuo hated most in life was those idiots who instantly picked Yasuo in matchmaking. When his buddy said, “Wanna queue up? I'll play Yasuo, you play Malphite,” Xia Nuo even punched the guy's medical insurance card right out of his hand. Yet he never imagined that one day he would inherit Yasuo's legacy System and mysteriously transmigrate to the world of One Piece. From that moment on, the name of the Unforgiven began to echo across the vast Great Pirate Era! 0Votes155.9kRecs245.6kFans

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Xia Nuo hates nothing more than idiots who instantly pick Yasuo in matchmaking. When his friend said, "Want to play together? I'll play Yasuo, you play Malphite," he punched the guy's health insurance card out of the window. However, he never imagined that he would one day inherit Yasuo's legacy system and inexplicably travel to the world of One Piece. From then on, the name of the Swift Wind Swordsman began to resound throughout this magnificent era of pirates! [Book club: 634887847]

8 从 Starting in 1983 从1983开始 Sleep Turns You White睡觉会变白Urban2.4M WordsCompleted A story with a touch of nostalgia. The old reader group is full. 14Votes4.3MRecs1.1MFans

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A somewhat nostalgic story. … The old book club group is full, new group: 629116518

9 法 Mages Will Always Be Your Daddy 法爷永远是你大爷 Xiang Yan翔炎Gaming2.4M WordsCompleted 0Votes776.5kRecs617.5kFans

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My new book, "This Northern Song Dynasty Is a Bit Strange," has been uploaded. I plan to write a lighthearted and humorous historical fiction.

10 电 The Splendor of Cinema 电影风华 Here Comes the Swallow燕子飞来了Urban975k WordsCompleted This is the story of an ordinary man who goes back to 2008 and accidentally enters the film and television industry. Zhou Jin catches a glimpse of cinema’s splendor and decides to visit that dazzling temple of art. This novel is a slow burn, with one female lead and no System. The new novel, Chinese Entertainment 2004, is now out. 0Votes228.4kRecs155.9kFans

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This is the story of an ordinary person who returns to 2008 and accidentally enters the film industry. Zhou Jin unintentionally appreciates the splendor of movies and wants to see that dazzling art palace. This book is a slow burn, features a single female protagonist, and has no system. My new book, "Chinese Entertainment 2004," has been published.

11 诡EN Lord of Mysteries 诡秘之主 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted Amid the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I awoke from the mysteries and opened my eyes to see this world: Guns, cannons, battleships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, Sealed Artifacts... Light still shines, and the mysterious has never left. This is the legend of th 11kVotes37.4MRecs37.6MFans

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The Lord of Mysteries animated special is now available on Tencent Video. Everyone is welcome to watch it! In the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the mists of history and darkness, who whispers? I awaken from the mystery, opening my eyes to see this world: Firearms, cannons, giant ships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, sealed artifacts... The light still shines, and mystery has never left. This is a legend of the Fool.

12 如 The Tathagata Must Fall 如来必须败 Bird Cloud鸟云Xianxia1.6M WordsCompleted From the start of Journey to the West to the end of myth Across the vast world, banners stir like clouds, blades stand like a forest With grace, he pursues justice, blazing with light and fire, illuminating the wilderness and shrouding the marshes “Great Immortal, I must be off.” “If you shine as brightly as the sun, dear brother, then no matter what lies ahead, no host of men can stand against you!” 0Votes338.1kRecs356.4kFans

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From Journey to the West to the end of mythology In this vast world, banners flutter and clouds gather, and blades gleam in the sky. With graceful bearing and righteous deeds, he radiates brilliance and spews forth fire, illuminating the fields and covering the marshes. "Great Immortal, I'm going now." "If you, my virtuous brother, are as bright as the sun, then you will be invincible against ten thousand men on this journey!" VIP group: 891016950

13 上EN A Top-Rank Scholar of Humble Birth 上品寒士 Thieving Daoist, Third Fool贼道三痴Historical1.6M WordsCompleted A seasoned modern-day backpacker transmigrates to the Eastern Jin dynasty, inhabiting the body of Chen Caozhi, a poor young man. His family’s farmland is about to be seized, and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law is being forced to remarry. How can Chen Caozhi overcome prejudice against his low-born status and change his fate, while protecting the interests of himself and his clan? Watch as this young man rises step by step through the rigid hierarchy of the Nine-Rank Official System, befriends 26Votes785.5kRecs822.6kFans

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A modern-day seasoned traveler travels back in time to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, his soul inhabiting the body of Chen Caozhi, a poor young man. Faced with the difficult situation of his clan's land being seized and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law being forced to remarry, how will Chen Caozhi overcome the prejudice of social class, change his own destiny, and thus protect the interests of himself and his clan? Witness how a poor boy rises step by step through the strict hierarchy of the Nine-Rank System of Officials, befriends Gu Kaizhi, marries Xie Daoyun, fights on the battlefield, achieves great merit in the Northern Expedition, and becomes the first time-traveling novel set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

14 大 The Qin Empire Rises Again 大秦之帝国再起 Honor and Loyalty荣誉与忠诚Historical3.9M WordsCompleted The empire collapses into chaos, and the realm is torn by strife. The various states rise again, but who will shape the tide? Establishing himself in the Southern Commandery, he conquers the Hundred Yue. Dominating the southern frontier, he annexes the various states. Behold how a brand-new empire rises again! Restore the Hetao, seize the grasslands, and occupy the Western Regions. Build a navy, conquer the Japanese islands, and raid the South Seas. Revive the trade routes between East and West, 0Votes73kRecs73.6kFans

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Empires collapsed, and the world was in turmoil; nations were re-established, but who would lead the way? Established in the southern region, it conquered the Baiyue tribes; it dominated the southern frontier and annexed various kingdoms. Let's see how a brand new "empire" rises again! They reclaimed the Hetao region, seized the grasslands, and occupied the Western Regions. Build a navy, conquer the Japanese islands, and plunder the South Seas. We will develop trade routes between East and West, and our military might will be directed towards Central Asia, opening up a vast territory for the survival of our nation! Dear friends, please continue to gather around Honor's new book: "The Great Lords of the Spring and Autumn Period" You can find it by searching for the book directly or by clicking on the author's name.

15 异EN Azeroth in Another World 异界的艾泽拉斯 Brick-Tossing Strategist板砖军师Gaming1.1M WordsOngoing My name is Xia En. I come from another world, and I am a mage. I pursue the truth of the arcane arts and seek the secret of immortality. In the end, I answered the world's call. "My lord, you have raised your throne high into the heavens. You are the Star of Dawn, the brightest star before daybreak." Answer: Good ship 1Votes256.9kRecs176.1kFans

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My name is Xia En, I come from another world, and I am a mage. I pursue the truth of arcane arts, I seek the secret of immortality, and ultimately answer the call of the world. "My lord, you have raised your throne high to the heavens. You are the morning star, the brightest star before dawn." Request more updates group: 596972585 Answer: Good ship

16 文 The Great Entertainer 文娱大戏精 He Mangmang何忙忙Urban1.7M WordsOngoing A born actor, as the name suggests, loves acting like a demon and has become a master of his craft. Reeds grow lush and green, white dew turns to frost. The so-called demon is on the far bank of the river. In this life, his name is Cao Yifang. He once gave everything he had to pursue his dreams, taking every role within his reach and learning all the knowledge he had time for. But just as years of effort were about to pay off, a car accident forced his life to start over. He enters the Dao throu 0Votes238.3kRecs137kFans

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A drama queen, as the name suggests, is someone who loves acting like a demon and has become an expert in acting. The reeds are green and lush, the white dew is like frost; the so-called enchanting man is on the other side of the water. In this life, he is called Cao Yifang. He had worked his heart out, playing every role he could get his hands on and learning every skill he had time to acquire. However, his hard work paid off in an instant, and his life was forced to restart due to a car accident. He enters the Tao through drama, proves the Tao through drama, life is like a play. Let's see how this reborn prodigy stirs up the turbulent winds of the entertainment industry. (Awkward chat group: 615527084)

17 在 Sipping Tea Calmly at Hogwarts 在霍格沃茨淡定地喝红茶 Durian Eater Who Only Eats the Skin榴莲只吃皮Light Novel1.7M WordsCompleted This is a Hogwarts where the tone often goes completely off the rails. Quirrell gets taken down by a group of students, the basilisk ends up on the feast table, Sirius Black nearly becomes dog-meat stew, Voldemort keeps getting tricked without even realizing it, and the professors sit together making dumplings because that’s what justice looks like. 0Votes118.5kRecs165.9kFans

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This is a Hogwarts story with a frequently questionable art style. It's a story where Quirrell gets ganged up on by his students, the Basilisk ends up on the celebratory dinner table, Sirius Black almost becomes dog meat stew, Voldemort is repeatedly tricked without his knowledge, and the professors sitting together making dumplings is justice.

18 幻 Transmigrating Through the World of Fantasy 幻想世界大穿越 Chen Yishiyi辰一十一Infinite Myriad Worlds4.2M WordsCompleted When fantasy becomes reality, can a young man from China set foot on the path to godhood? Chen Ang has the power to transmigrate, traveling through worlds of fantasy. In Limitless, he gains superhuman intelligence. In Lucy, he glimpses the secrets of becoming a god. Starting with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, he practices internal martial arts and evolves. In Anaconda, he obtains the key to immortality. Super-soldier serum, Extremis, the X-gene, spider genes, lizard formula… The road to godhood t 16Votes1.5MRecs1.1MFans

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When fantasy becomes reality, can a young man from China embark on the path to godhood? Chen Ang, who possesses the ability to travel through time, travels to a fantasy world. In the world of "Limitless," gain superhuman intelligence. In the world of Lucy, glimpse the secrets of becoming a god. Starting with "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," cultivate inner strength and evolve yourself. From "Anaconda," we obtain the key to immortality. Superman Serum, Extremis Agent, X-Factor, Spider Gene, Lizard Agent The road to godhood through drug use is long and arduous. Peeking into God's forbidden zone is dangerous and difficult. I have no regrets!

19 太 Taihao 太浩 The Boundless Bookworm无极书虫Xianxia4.6M WordsCompleted Taihao is heaven. The Great Way is arduous, and the road to immortality is rugged. After a wondrous encounter with the immortal path in a dream as a child, a young man sets out to cultivate the Dao and seek the truth. How deep is the sea? Only the Kun fish knows. How high is the sky? Only the Peng bird understands. How vast is the world? Only I know: the myriad realms beneath the bright heavens and stars. Rise on a whirlwind ninety thousand li, and stir the winds and clouds across the nine heave 7Votes280.8kRecs333.6kFans

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Taihao means Heaven. The path to enlightenment is fraught with hardship, and the road to immortality is rugged. Due to a childhood dream of immortality, the young man embarks on a journey of seeking truth and cultivating the Dao. How deep is the sea? Only the Kun fish knows. How high is the sky? Only the Peng bird knows. How vast is the world? Only my myriad stars shine brightly in the sky. Soaring ninety thousand miles into the sky, its power stirs the winds and clouds of the ninth heaven. Even the most insignificant ant possesses the ambition to attain the Primordial Dao! I highly recommend "The Dao Pi Jiu Xiao" (The Dao Spreads Through the Nine Heavens), a work of ethereal beauty and ancient charm that you shouldn't miss.

20 山 The Lord Beyond the Mountains 山那边的领主 eskimolWestern Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing Soldiers in gleaming armor, fields of green wheat seedlings, nettles covering stone walls, roses beside farmhouses. This is the Middle Ages. When the horn sounded at dawn across the fields; when warriors raised the shattered battle standard; when farmers watched in tears as their land went up in flames. An age of chaos had begun. This was an age of suffering, and an age of heroes. Having witnessed the horrors of war, the first lord chose to settle in a valley and build a paradise far remove 1Votes48.4kRecs47.6kFans

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Soldiers in gleaming armor, fields of green wheat seedlings, nettles climbing stone walls, and roses beside farmhouses. This is the Middle Ages. When the bugle sounded the dawn over the fields; when the warriors raised their tattered battle flags; when the farmers wept as they watched their land burn. Chaos has begun. This is an era of suffering, and this is an era of heroes. Having witnessed the horrors of war, the first lord chose to recuperate in the valley and create a paradise, calling himself the lord of the other side of the mountain. Disliked by his family, the second-generation lord left his hometown by chance. When the great era arrives, what will he do? How will "I," who recorded all of this, continue the legend of my fathers? Will I draw my sword and rise up, or will I forge swords into plowshares? This is a tragic tale spanning three generations of lords and a century. On the other side of the mountain, the lords struggled within the cycle of their own fate. This is the story of ordinary people, a story waiting for you to create miracles. Welcome to join our discussion group: 128600538. We look forward to your attention to "The Lord Beyond the Mountain"!

21 千 As a Thousand Autumns' Moon Sets, I Bid Farewell to the Chu General 千秋月落别楚将 Crooked Heart x7心术不正x7Historical1.2M WordsCompleted In this age, scholars stand nine feet tall and draw their swords to kill. Persuaders spill blood three paces away at the slightest disagreement. Generals over seventy can still catch wolves and shoot tigers. Even the foot soldiers carry a hundred pounds of gear as they march a hundred miles. Xiang Yu: "With strength enough to uproot mountains, my might towers over the world..." Yu Ziqi: "Your words are like life itself. King Xiang, let me alter your fate. Let us stir up the storms sweeping acros 0Votes2.3kRecs1.9kFans

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The scholars of this era were all nine feet tall, capable of slaying men with a single sword stroke. The persuaders of this era could draw their swords and splatter blood three steps ahead at the slightest disagreement. The generals of this era, even past seventy, could still capture wolves and tigers. The soldiers of this era could carry a hundred pounds and charge a hundred miles. Xiang Yu: "My strength can uproot mountains, my spirit can cover the world..." Yu Ziqi: "Words are like life, King Xiang, let me pry open your destiny; let's stir up the winds and clouds of the world together." This is a history of the Chinese nation taking a different path... The Chu-Han Contention, with its hidden motives.

22 楚 The Spring and Autumn of the Chu Clan 楚氏春秋 Ning Zhiyuan宁致远Historical1.9M WordsOngoing Dragons devour the world, and winds and clouds surge. The Central Plains had enjoyed a hundred years of peace, but the Northern Zhao's Chu clan was rising, the young ruler of the Western Qin was being restored to power, Southern Qi and Eastern Wu were forming an alliance, and the northern barbarians were stirring... In this chaotic age of heroes, who can stand against whom? 0Votes1.8MRecs171.9kFans

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Dragons devour the world, stirring up storms and upheavals. The Central Plains have enjoyed a century of peace, yet the Northern Zhao and Chu clans rise to power, the young ruler of Western Qin is restored to the throne, Southern Qi and Eastern Wu form alliances, and the northern barbarians stir up unrest… In this chaotic world, who among the heroes can rival them?

23 秦 The Qin Empire's Bailiff 秦吏 July New Releases七月新番Historical3.4M WordsCompleted At the end of the Warring States period, China faced an upheaval unlike any in a thousand years. Some were born into hereditary nobility. Some were princes of noble rank. But he was reborn as Heifu, a lowly Qin soldier and an obscure figure in the Qin bamboo slips from Yunmeng. To avoid dying in a ditch and take control of his own fate, he fought his way up. Fortunately 131Votes3.7MRecs1.8MFans

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(My new book, "The New Book," has been released. It tells the story of a time traveler's battle against the chosen one of the worlds during the Xin Dynasty.) At the end of the Warring States period, China experienced a great upheaval unprecedented in a thousand years. Some people are born into noble families. Some of them are noblemen. He was reborn as Hei Fu, a lowly soldier in the Qin state, a minor figure in the Qin bamboo slips of Yunmeng. To avoid dying in the ravine and to take control of his own destiny, he struggled to climb upwards. Fortunately, he was born in a great era. The six kingdoms were defeated, and the world was unified! A thousand years of bloodline could not withstand the power of military merit bestowed upon one. The nobles and powerful of the six kingdoms were all trampled underfoot by Qin officials. Hei Fu could only laugh and ask: Are kings and generals born with a special destiny? He conquered the Baiyue in the south, repelled the Xiongnu in the north, forced the Di and Qiang tribes to flee west, and sent warships eastward. Within the six directions, all was the Emperor's land. How did history change under his influence? Qin Shi Huang was destined to die, and the empire would soon be divided. As a Qin official, what choice should one make: to fuel the flames or to try and save the day?