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1. 1 在 Becoming a Witch in a World Full of Strange Tales 在充满怪谈的世界里成为魔女 Bookish Words Eating Dirt吃土的书语Western Fantasy7.6M WordsOngoing Day 1: Lately, something seems a little off with my eyes. I keep seeing strange things. Wait, that cabinet just moved. I'll go take a look. Day 13: I can see them! Damn it! Why is this whole world crawling with urban legends!? Day 101: There's nothing left to be afraid of! I've put on the witch's long dress. I've become an urban legend! 173Tickets81.1MClicks211.1kFavorites

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   A good book is all you need to do.

2. 2 我 My Years at the Xingtian Bureau 我在行天司那些年 Wind and Fog 7风雾7Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted After Xu Hanyi was reborn, he decided to take a stroll through the human world. That was when one problem after another came knocking. The Holy Maiden of White Moon Valley: graceful and stunning, with astonishing talent. Too bad she’s scheming. I’ll have to figure out a way to send her packing. The Blade Saint physique of the Longyue Sect: sweet and obedient, but still just a child. No, no, that would be a crime. A prodigious young swordswoman in the bloom of youth: lovely, but stubborn as a mul 0Tickets10.9MClicks41.9kFavorites

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   The writing style is plain; it's a story about an invincible young man searching for an answer (it's pretty good except for its short length).

3. 3 来 I Come from the Abyss, and Today I'll Save Humanity Again 来自深渊的我今天也要拯救人类 A Clump of Spanish一簇西语Western Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing The Abyss represents pure annihilation. Its denizens possess unrivaled power and follow their instincts, devouring every living thing in the world. But one day, a traitor emerged from among them. "Miss Sylviga, it's time to show them your power." "Eh~ But I haven't finished my dessert." She's still a macho man today. PS: The protagonist is single. Come flirt with her~ 39Tickets66MClicks197.5kFavorites

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   A book that can be considered a "cuteness icon" can't be bad, right? It's about a person who transmigrates to another world, undergoes a gender swap, and begins an adventure (now completed).

4. 4 打 The Best Way to Defeat a Monster Is to Become One 打败怪物的最好办法就是成为怪物 Kaihara Sorano M海原穹乃mSci-Fi2.0M WordsCompleted New novel: The Mage Miss Is Still on the Path to Slaying Gods Today "Monster, are you talking about me?" An Long looked at the girl confronting her and asked with curiosity. "Who else could I mean?!" The girl gritted her teeth, hatred flashing in her eyes. "My world was destroyed because of you, my family was torn apart because of you, my loved ones died because of you. Every misfortune in my life began with you..." "I'm truly sorry. But please hear me out. Everything I did was to save y 0Tickets4.7MClicks31.9kFavorites

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   It's similar to the bizarre setting of *Shuyu*, but also different. Those interested can check it out (because it's short, I'll save it for later).

5. 5 卷 A Nicked Longsword and a Certain Heartbroken Villager 卷刃长剑和某失恋村民 Plane Apple位面苹果Western Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted One day, he picked up a chipped sword. After that, he took a little girl's hand. Later, as he walked hand in hand with the girl, another young woman grabbed his hand and ran with him. In the end, he held a little girl in each hand as he gazed at the shattered sky. He was an ordinary mortal named Bray. New books: An Assassin's Log and This Watchman Clearly Has a Night Shift, Yet He Keeps Wanting to Sleep. 0V0 If you enjoy my writing, please vote for my new book with monthly tickets. 0Tickets43.1MClicks99kFavorites

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   Great book! Each volume can be read as a relatively independent story, and it's very exciting (although the author's writing is consistently lukewarm).

6. 6 遭 I Was Turned into a Young Dragon Girl by the Silver Dragon King 遭银龙王女变成幼龙姬的我 Return of the Han and Tang漢唐歸來Western Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted How often in life do you get this kind of alpaca-level surprise? Mo Li, a poor human boy down on his luck, was kidnapped by a silver-haired Dragon Princess and turned into a dragon girl. "To sum it up, your mother, who is also my older sister, belongs to the royal family of dragons." The breathtakingly beautiful dragon girl with cherry-blossom-white hair said expressionlessly. "What? So my mom's a dragon who likes having outsiders become dragon knights? That's not funny... Hey, ow!" "Say any mor 0Tickets63.1MClicks220.6kFavorites

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   Those who are on the monthly pass rankings, just go check them out if you don't know them, I won't explain further (Yuri, harem). The ending is short and weak.

7. 7 从 Everyday Life Begins with an Evil Spirit 从恶灵开始的非日常生活 Insect Words虫言Campus4.5M WordsCompleted As the supernatural resurges, terrifying entities seep into reality. Watch as our protagonist, reborn as a beautiful girl, tries to stay alive and escape the clutches of sinister beings lusting after her and savage vengeful spirits! "That's it? Get your ass over here!" The girl hugged an urn of ashes and let loose a stream of curses. 0Tickets14.5MClicks58.9kFavorites

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   The storyline is great, but the part about getting married... Sob sob (I can't stand watching the part about getting married).

8. 8 在 In This Age of Powerhouses, I'm the Only Newbie 在这大佬横行的时代只有我是萌新 Death-Seeking Mushroom作死菌Western Fantasy9.2M WordsOngoing (Spoilers: happy ending) They say you can't survive in another world without a golden finger. What about me? What kind of golden finger should I get~ Should I become a domineering protagonist blessed by fate, able to reverse heaven and earth with a cold smile? Or have unlimited save points and the power to turn back time, making sure everything ends perfectly? Maybe countless skills and the ability to be a brutal, close-range battle-mage and healer would be nice too~ And so, after stubbornly sur 89Tickets42.6MClicks108.4kFavorites

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   This is a book by a renowned author. It's a coming-of-age story, interspersed with humorous and meme-filled everyday moments, and the more you read, the more captivating it becomes.

9. 9 关 The Endless Legend of the Hermit 关于隐者的无尽传说 Working-Class Fighter打工斗士Western Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing The Empire's vast capital. Beneath the most prosperous city on the continent lies a hidden realm of sin, unknown to the world above. The young Guinevere, who grew up in the deepest reaches of this realm, has spent her days accompanied only by darkness and ancient books. Who could change her fate? Perhaps a wandering soul from another world. Reader group one is full. 1Tickets13.8MClicks48.4kFavorites

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   I absolutely love this book. I read it in one go. It's not so much a book as an epic, and it's incredibly thought-provoking.

10. 10 网 Online Game: Twin Souls 网游之双生 Qianyu Ruosheng千羽若笙Gaming3.4M WordsOngoing When he entered the game, Zichen had planned to make a fortune by farming gold and running dungeons. Then the servers opened... He stared at the necklace that had entered the game with him, hanging against his chest, and at the purple-haired beauty who existed only in his dreams, falling into deep thought. "This isn't a dream, is it?" "Of course not, Zichen. Use this necklace to collect the souls of girls. It's the hidden class you've always dreamed of." The purple-haired girl said with a wic 0Tickets5.7MClicks18.1kFavorites

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    A very creative online article; it's quite interesting to read.

11. 11 转 I, the Reincarnated Mecha-Kin Queen, and Her, the Vampire 转生机凯种女王的我与血族的她 Bi Yiyi闭翼翼Western Fantasy980k WordsOngoing "Kitty, come on, meow for me." "..." "Don't be so cold. Come on, give me a little meow." "..." "If that won't work, you can lick my hand and act cute instead." "..." "Wait, what are you doing? Let's talk this out. Don't pull out something that big..." Lord Orca is as imposing as ever today. 0Tickets2.1MClicks17.2kFavorites

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    The isekai (another world) theme seems to be based on the setting of No Game No Life (according to comments).

12. 12 转 After Reincarnating as a Fox Spirit, Must I Rule the World with My Beauty? 转生狐妖之后必须要倾城天下吗 A Dragon Beneath the Hazy Moon月色朦胧月下龙Ancient Style4.6M WordsOngoing Su Xiao reincarnated as a fox demon, the kind whose backward glance charms a hundred beauties, leaving even the Nine Palace Fairies without a rival. The Immortal Emperor covets her, and the Human Emperor wants to claim her. Should she submit to the course of fate, or defy heaven and become an unparalleled powerhouse? "Forget all that for now. Can someone tell me what to do when my wife is jealous because I'm prettier than she is? Guys, I need an answer online, and fast!" 3Tickets26.7MClicks94.8kFavorites

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    It's a good story, with most of the battles involving wits and the underdog defeating the strong (since the system doesn't give them a chance).

13. 13 开 Invincible After Reincarnating as a Vampire Prince at Game Launch 开服转生血族亲王的我天下无敌 Raven-chan渡鸦酱Gaming1.5M WordsCompleted The world's first virtual reality game, Legends of Karolan, is now open for global beta testing! Evil forces are sweeping across the world. Cities and villages are surrounded by monsters, and players must choose from seven classes to fight off endless waves of enemies! Chen Zixuan is an ordinary boy. On the day the game launches, he receives a brand-new VR headset and creates the only special class in the world: Vampire Prince! So this silver-haired little girl is me? Chen Zixuan can only sigh: 0Tickets17.3MClicks74.3kFavorites

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    A very good online game novel (just to clarify, the Vampire Prince is a game class).

14. 14 想 I Wanted to Break Off the Engagement, but the Chosen Heroine Refused! 想退婚的我，被天命女主拒绝了！ Two, Three, Back to Zero二三归零Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of Jiang Chen, a villain who tried to force the heroine into marriage, he is targeted by the chosen son of fortune and will be killed instantly in a month. He is trapped in a certain-death scenario. His only option is to call off the engagement and try to survive... But why does the heroine, favored by fate, refuse to break it off? The protagonist, blessed with countless opportunities, is driven into demonic corruption by me, then beheaded by the heroine with a 0Tickets6.3MClicks34.4kFavorites

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    It's a relatively new book, but it's very enjoyable to read. (It's a system, a character development story, and I think it has a harem element.) The system in the story feels like a kind of existence, one that also requires self-preservation.

15. 15 最 The Last Divine Authority 最后的神权 Yuan Yun Guijiu苑云鬼九Western Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted Conspiracies are everywhere, hatred follows like a shadow, and loneliness creeps in. The dreams of his youth have faded, and he has become the very kind of person he despises most. People marvel at his cruelty and cunning, but even though he is mired in every kind of evil this world has to offer, he will still hunt down every last one of his enemies. 0Tickets3.9MClicks25.8kFavorites

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    A young boy's revenge journey to overthrow divine authority. (There's a harem element.)

16. 16 拯 Saving the World? Just Play Some Games! 拯救世界什么的玩玩游戏就好了 Rem's Confession蕾姆的告白Gaming2.4M WordsCompleted This is a slow-burn story, with nearly 500,000 free chapters! There's romance and fighting, love and friendship, family bonds too. Please, kind reader, stay and take a look~ What would you do if one day your world faced an unprecedented apocalypse? How would you change if playing video games could save your world? What would you do if one day you had to choose between saving the world and saving the person you love? P.S. My new book, I Refuse to Be Some Kind of Mage in Another World, is now bein 0Tickets7.4MClicks25kFavorites

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    I just finished reading this book. It was very good. It's a game-themed novel, a classic example of the invincible protagonist trope, but I never got tired of it.

17. 17 捡 I Found a Loli Who Can Turn into a Weapon! 捡到可以变成武器的萝莉了！ Miao Tu.喵突.Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted I picked up a little girl who can turn into a weapon at the brink of death. How exciting! "So, after picking you up, I've only got ten days left to live?" "Yes." "Then what's the difference between dying in ten days and dying right now?" "Insufficient level. Access restricted." "What exactly do you want, you little girl!?" "Master, I want fried chicken drumsticks." 0Tickets3.2MClicks16.6kFavorites

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    I've finished it, and it's really good. The plot is reasonable, and the foreshadowing starts from the very beginning (there are foreshadowing elements in the first chapter).

18. 18 我 I'm Not a Magical Girl 我才不是魔法少女 Bookish Words Eating Dirt吃土的书语Campus3.5M WordsOngoing Why are everyone else's superpowers so cool and flashy, while I have to transform into a magical girl to fight? Why, after heroes became a profession, did the organization decide to make me its public face? What? The public face has to shoot a bikini promotional video, too? Sorry! I can't do that! I'm a guy, okay? I'm done being a magical girl! 0Tickets19.8MClicks73.7kFavorites

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    Funny, invincible, action-packed, and engaging books; quality guaranteed.

19. 19 当 How I, a Master Slacker, Will Become the Strongest Battle Princess 当擅长摸鱼的我要成为最强战姬 Lu Zhou路粥Sci-Fi1.4M WordsCompleted "Beautiful girls only slow down my draw!" Yan Li used to say that all the time. But on the day the Spirit Calamity arrived, a mysterious being named Youying, who looked like a little girl but had a complicated past, transformed him into the beautiful girl Yan Li through physical and biological means. Yan Li: "I don't mind you turning me into a beautiful girl, but I don't want to wear makeup." Youying: "No, you do!" Yan Li: "I can accept training hard, but I want to slack off for a bit." Youying 0Tickets1.7MClicks14.4kFavorites

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    Equally beautiful, now the word count is reached.

20. 20 无 I’m Going to Lose Myself in the Infinite Cycle of Reincarnation 无限的轮回中我将要迷失 Lan Lan Lan Lan岚蓝澜懒Urban388k WordsCompleted Trapped in an endless cycle of reincarnation. Even when the world around her was shrouded in darkness, even after countless clashes with the Grim Reaper! Confusion and despair could still become hope for life. Even if... the world treated her unfairly... She saved everyone. But she alone could not save herself... 0Tickets684kClicks5.4kFavorites

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    To be honest, from a plot perspective, this book is about one person's endless cycle of reincarnation, but seeing the protagonist redeem one person after another through each cycle still evoked a small sense of emotion (even though it's very short).

21. 21 糟 Oh No, I Became a Beautiful Girl Demon Empress in a Game 糟糕我在游戏变成美少女魔皇 Crazy Flower疯花Gaming1.3M WordsCompleted Dreams invade. Humanity is in peril. The divine game Nightmare Space appears out of nowhere. You can save the world just by playing a game? Great! The problem is... Ye Lian: "Hey, why did I turn into a villainous beauty, the Demon Empress, and get a permanent red name?!" The companion series, I Became a God Upon Reincarnation, is currently serializing its yuri romance... Demon Emperors, Demon Lords, Dragon Princesses, fox spirits, blood princesses, witches, sword immortals, and villains: all in 0Tickets10.2MClicks49.8kFavorites

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    A decent online game novel (unfortunately, it's become a monthly publication).

22. 22 开 I Proposed to the World-Destroying Empress from the Start. Am I Still Beyond Saving? 开局向灭世女帝求婚的我还有救吗 Timely Joy及时常乐Ancient Style2.3M WordsCompleted Su Liang struggled against the Scum Villain System for over ten years. In the end, the System gave in: as long as he confessed to the woman standing before him and shouted, "Please marry me!" their bond would be severed, whether she accepted or not. And so... "Congratulations on confessing to the heaven-appointed empress, the future great boss who will destroy the first era." "Proposal accepted. Reward: one pretty boy from the empress's household." "Proposal rejected. Reward..." "???" If I faile 0Tickets9.7MClicks45.1kFavorites

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    I haven't finished reading it yet, but it's definitely an invincible, satisfying read.

23. 23 来 The Strongest Player's Handbook from the Edge of the World 来自天涯的最强玩家手册 Falling into the Sky, Sky, Sky, Sky, Sky, Sky坠入天天天天天天天空Gaming6.4M WordsCompleted What should you do if you possess unmatched power but only want to live an ordinary life...? Why not play a game? Every player in the game has the same stats, and you can't use superpowers, so it's perfectly fair. "Is this guy cheating? Our fifty-person raid can't beat him alone?" "He's probably gotten tangled up with some NPC girl again..." Today, as always, Mo Ming is writing his guide to becoming the strongest player. 0Tickets13.9MClicks41.8kFavorites

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    The protagonist is invincible (in both reality and the game) and will remain invincible forever; it seems like the number of fans who like him is too many to count on two hands. Highly recommended.

24. 24 棋 Chess Army War S×S 棋军战争S×S Free Beneath the Vast Heavens逍遥苍天Western Fantasy5.0M WordsCompleted Chess Warriors are superhumans who first appeared a thousand years ago. Each one possesses powers unlike those of ordinary people, and the battles between them are known as [Chess Warrior Wars]. Though young and not especially gifted, Neo becomes a Chess Warrior through a twist of fate. The most important thing to him is staying true to himself and not getting assimilated into a team made up entirely of women... 0Tickets1.9MClicks8.6kFavorites

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    I've finished reading it. It's very good. The plot flows smoothly. The only strange thing is that the author added some weird plot points in the last volume to avoid being killed off (in my opinion). Everything else is great.

25. 25 被 The Obsessive Elf Queen Turned Me into Her Younger Sister 被偏执精灵女王变成了她妹妹 Return of the Han and Tang漢唐歸來Western Fantasy855k WordsCompleted Was this punishment for reading too many little picture books about elves in her previous life? This time, she had actually become an elf, immersively… “So, I really can't say I like you arrogant pointy-eared people.” “Dear little sister, you don't have to say any more. I understand.” “I said I'm really not the reincarnation of your little sister!” Tilisa was utterly despairing. (This author is very wordy. Readers, please use your discretion.) 0Tickets15.1MClicks76.6kFavorites

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    Ahem, Tangtang's new book, it's good but the chapters are fragmented and messy.

26. 26 这 This Watcher Is Supposed to Work the Night Shift, Yet Keeps Wanting to Sleep 这个警戒者明明要值夜班却老想睡 Plane Apple位面苹果Western Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Welcome to the hit serial drama, "How a Righteous Sheriff Fell into Becoming the Scum of the Earth," and the radio drama, "How a Beautiful Girl Became a Catgirl." Previous works: "The Chipped Longsword and a Certain Heartbroken Villager," "Suddenly, I Started a Nation," and "An Assassin's Diary." 0Tickets7MClicks26.1kFavorites

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    It's somewhat similar to a rolled blade, but the power system is something created from imagination (I haven't finished reading it yet).

27. 27 变 Life as a Mercenary After Turning into a Girl Is a Bit Difficult 变身少女的佣兵生活有些困难 Oriental Idler东方闲人家Sci-Fi1.5M WordsOngoing The new cover has been uploaded. Hope you all like it. In a wasteland devastated by natural disasters, the remnants of human civilization have huddled in a corner, gasping for breath for a hundred years. Facing a harsh environment riddled with pollution, powerful mutated creatures, rampaging walking corpses, and mysterious witches... What will become of a mercenary who has inexplicably turned into a beautiful girl? 0Tickets5.6MClicks33.7kFavorites

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    A post-apocalyptic setting with a sci-fi theme and zombie elements. The protagonist, initially in male form, participates in an operation to hunt down a witch but dies. He then transforms into female form and returns to a life that began a few days before the events of the previous day.

28. 28 L LV9999: The Women's Bathhouse Masseuse LV9999-女澡堂按摩工 Cold Crow寒鸦Sci-Fi2.1M WordsCompleted As a driver, don't talk to me about [Rapid Fire], [Burst Fire], [Full Salvo], [Missile Barrage], [Quick-Draw Firing]... Life doesn't give you that much time to aim and shoot! And nobody's going to wait for you to take aim! My usual routine is... Sneak in close! Shield bash! Lightsaber iaido slash! A three-hit combo! I don't care if you're some mysterious mech, I'll take you out with a single close-combat combo! Smash everything to pieces! I can carve my way from our side's position all the way t 0Tickets13.8MClicks46.7kFavorites

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    I gave up on this book because I was misled by its title. The plot is good though (after all, invincible protagonists rely heavily on plot).

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