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Have you not seen, Han Zhongjun, at a tender age, donning the enemy's armor to serve his country? Have you not seen, Ban Dingyuan, leading a light cavalry in the desolate wilderness, urging forth the battle clouds? A true man should fearlessly face danger, how can he let scholarly pursuits hinder his purpose in life? Moreover, the nation teeters on the edge of peril, urgent orders fly without respite! Zhao Shi's life is destined to be one of carnage and bloodshed. From the northern wilderness to the southern jungles, wherever he ventured, it was a landscape of war and blood, his life akin to a blade of grass. His enemies fear him like a demon, his subordinates admire him like a deity. But who truly knows that he is like a lost child, constantly searching for his own path and his honor? As he looks back, his glorious life is stained with blood, does he feel deep regret or does he only leave behind a twisted smile?
598.41 Million words | 2023-05-05 18:24Update
The opponents of men are in the court, while the opponents of women are in the inner chambers. The illegitimate daughter is alone and needs an alliance! Let her act as a dowry and marry in the right way first! Anyone who dares to pursue her husband will face death! If they want to ruin her, let them destroy each other!——Xu Liuli's aura in the inner chambers is not about virtue and appearance, but about being swift, ruthless, stable, and accurate. Please vote for your satisfaction with the completed book in the upper right corner~~~ Thank you all. The new book "Makeup" has been published, please click on the book title in the direct link section to collect and support~~~
129.01 Million words | 2021-09-04 18:32Update
The cold-hearted and noble young man, famous in the imperial capital, somehow got entangled with that infamous woman. Everyone worried that one day she might be struck down in a single blow. But later on, he broke off his engagement, defied the imperial decree, and insisted on marrying her! The always ruthless and unbeatable General transformed into a doting husband. In his eyes: She is gentle and sincere, burning with passion. She is calm and composed, adept at military strategy. She is majestic, adorned in armor. She charges into the realm of death, saving him from peril.
402.59 Million words | 2022-06-18 01:24Update
At the age of twenty-five, she was still a virgin, which was a disgrace to her ancestors. Could it be that women from the Chumo Dragon family were destined to be lonely for the rest of their lives? Fortunately, fate finally arranged a handsome man for her. This man, who had been skilled in love affairs for many years, was believed to be a good teacher in matters of the bedroom. Since the day they met, she had been waiting for him to have impure thoughts about her. Finally, the moment arrived. He invited her to dinner, to watch a movie, to have a midnight snack, and to book a hotel room. Throughout the entire time, she only anticipated one thing. The moment had finally come. She happily took a shower, put on a bathrobe, and walked out of the bathroom with a captivating smile. Suddenly, there was a violent earthquake and the building collapsed. She had never hated the developers' shoddy construction like she did now. If the building had to collapse, it could have waited, at least until she had completed this significant event in her life. How could she die without closing her eyes in peace?
218.32 Million words | 2021-04-13 07:49Update
Anime, movies, novels, video games... when one day Li Yuan is able to enter them, a transcendent empire spanning across time and space is born!
298.59 Million words | 2022-01-13 03:33Update
I once captured criminals in the Marvel world, punishing evil and injustice. I also helped Nobita achieve his dreams in Doraemon. And as the Men in Black, I engaged in intellectual battles with extraterrestrial beings. From Pacific Rim to Big Hero 6, from Transcendence to The Three-Body Problem, from The Wandering Earth to countless other worlds, I left my footprints in each of them. I'm just an ordinary tech geek, doing all this with the simple purpose of bringing the futuristic technology back to the real world and making the dull reality a little more sci-fi. Global Daily: Mr. Lu, how do you feel about being hailed as the greatest inventor of the 21st century by netizens? Lu Cheng: I'm truly humbled. I have only made insignificant changes to the world. Netizens: So, Iron Man suits, Gundam, magnetic levitation cars, quantum teleportation gates, interstellar spaceships... are these all just insignificant toys? When science fiction becomes reality, the vast universe will no longer be a dream! Ps: At the end of science lies magic, so does magic count as black technology? (dog emoji)
143.47 Million words | 2023-05-01 11:47Update
After breaking through the seven obstacles, I encountered a catastrophic event. Blood-infused infants were sacrificed and corpse oil was refined as ancient and mysterious sorceries resurfaced one after another. A series of enigmatic and eerie events slowly unfolded during my journey... That lantern made of human skin imprisons my irreversible youth, and my friends highly recommend embarking on this adventure! Subscribe now for the thrilling continuation! Two guaranteed updates per day plus a bonus update for every subscription and an additional jade pendant update later on.
149.68 Million words | 2021-05-01 01:54Update
As usual, Lu You was writing copy in his office, feeling bored. Suddenly, a pop-up webpage appeared, and before he could react, it pulled him into a terrifying survival game. Newbie Mode: Level 1 Disaster - Tornado! The sky turned violent, and a tornado descended, devouring and destroying the disgusting boss along with the office building. With each passing second, the Grim Reaper drew closer. Facing the disaster, Lu You had no choice but to flee for his life. Also known as "Series of Disasters," "World's Fault," and "World is Always the One Getting Hurt," follow Lu You as he struggles to survive one terrifying and deadly disaster after another. For those who read but don't vote, beware, the system invites you to play a game!
123.52 Million words | 2021-11-09 02:15Update
Reborn in the beginning of the apocalypse, I discovered fragments of divinity in my mind. Spreading the faith, I established a church! I strive to bestow the glorious light upon struggling humanity in the end times, providing shelter and redemption to believers! PS: New book update, please bookmark and recommend~~
112.72 Million words | 2022-06-05 21:13Update
In the family heirloom, there is a small space, a shallow water spring, and a patch of medicinal field. Lin Luoran, a mature woman with no education, youth, or good family background, experiences a major turnaround in life after being heartbroken. She only wants to grow some ginseng to improve her family's situation, but little does she know that she will become the last female cultivator on Earth. With the line of cultivation cut off for a thousand years on Earth, Lin Luoran ventures from the mortal world to the land of the dead, all in search of a trace of immortal fate in the city. Lin's daughter embarks on her cultivation journey, but as for love... Handsome guy, do you understand the path of cultivation? - Seeking publication in simplified and traditional Chinese for "Lin's Family." Interested parties please leave a message to contact the author.
45.99 Million words | 2022-09-16 01:45Update
When her cousin appeared before her with a sly smile and said, "Didn't you vow never to become a concubine? Now kneel before me and call me Mistress!" Yunqing never imagined that this one sentence would lead to her cousin's carefully planned plot to destroy her family and seize her position as the legitimate wife. When her parents were executed and her family's home was destroyed, she realized that what people consider to be a blissful marriage is nothing but a sham, and what they truly desire is her family's vast fortune. After waking up to find herself back at the age of thirteen, with her parents still alive and as the legitimate daughter of the wealthy Shen family, she resolves to protect her family and their estate at all cost. In this life, she will fight against all who try to harm her family and live a glorious life. [Recommended completed novel: "The Bathing Phoenix Queen," female lead, one-on-one romance, domestic conflict, rebirth, protective love]
198.45 Million words | 2021-01-03 14:03Update
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91.16 Million words | 2020-07-04 05:32Update
Honeymoon ended in death with the help of husband's best friend! Perhaps due to deep resentment, in the last second before Qin Huanhuan's death, a voice suddenly echoed in her mind: "Beep—the system for conquering male gods is officially activated. Please sit tight, host." And so, Qin Huanhuan embarked on a journey of crossing different dimensions to pursue and conquer male protagonists. Childhood sweetheart CEO, sentimental school grass, rugged general, weak scholar, gay prince, devilish emperor, cold-blooded vampire, post-apocalyptic zombie king, online gaming deity, primitive chief... Nothing is impossible if you can imagine it. Are you ready?
338.84 Million words | 2022-10-23 11:05Update
Dragon remains, the Milky Way transforms! Luo Sheng, a young civilian in the Human Federation who once struggled at the bottom of interstellar civilization, unexpectedly gains a mysterious creature from deep space - one of the dragon's eyes. As the scattered dragon remains are gradually collected from all corners of the universe, the secrets of this mysterious creature begin to surface. Watch as Luo Sheng embarks on a journey through obstacles, dominating the interstellar capital, embracing elven beauties, confronting evil races, ascending to the pinnacle of the universe, and forging himself into the Dragon Remains War God!
143.83 Million words | 2020-12-25 05:59Update
Li Ba, a graduate of Hua Xia Agricultural University, was the manager of the business department of a well-known seed company in Wucheng before the apocalypse. When the end of the world arrived, order collapsed, and Li Ba, who was naturally timid, survived through life and death struggles. Through a fortunate opportunity, he abandoned the survival rules of the apocalypse and rescued a grandfather and grandson, earning himself a magical bracelet in the process. Within the bracelet, there was a universe, a piece of land, a stone trough brimming with spring water, and a tower, which opened up a mysterious space for him. What should he do when he was short of food? "I have mountains of grain stored by Harvest Group. If you want, I can trade them for crystal nuclei and gemstones!" Li Ba declared arrogantly. How should he deal with zombie attacks on the city? "I have developed mutated plants, bred by Boss Ba, that can resist a million zombie floods!" Li Ba said confidently. What should he do if someone challenged him to a one-on-one fight when he was not an evolved individual? "I have talismans on me. If anyone dares to challenge me, I will beat them so badly they won't even recognize their own mother!" Li Ba, with his bald head, revealed his fierce expression and said ferociously. Using the mysterious space and his professional knowledge, Li Ba cultivated fields and aspired to become a great farmer in the post-apocalyptic world, pursuing a happy life...
162.48 Million words | 2020-07-05 09:30Update
Others travel through ancient times, but I travel to the future; Others become prophets, but I am treated as ignorant; Others can control the wind and rain, but I dare not even kill a monster; I despise realistic games and star navigation technology the most~! Actually, this story is just a tragic and painful evolution history of a dish and utensil from the Mother Earth... Speechless and choked! ********************* Tiger Girl's new book: "Warcraft Manor" - What~? You want to climb the walls of my house? Are you sure? Well, please... The walls of Warcraft Manor are not easy to climb. Be careful not to be trampled into a mess by the galloping beasts [Buzz] Ahhh~ ********************* Group 1: 112584839 (Full) Group 2: 254103664
497.18 Million words | 2023-01-28 08:06Update
In the apocalypse, zombies were thought to be the ultimate fear, but they're already outdated! The truly terrifying entities are the brutal and merciless puppets... In a world where despair seems to be the only remaining thing, there is still a glimmer of hope in scattered cards, the last hope of humanity... Character cards, monster cards, divine cards, equipment cards, weapon cards... Summoning the power of various dimensional planes from these cards, only those who can create the strongest card combos can survive till the end! I, Qin Feng, have no choice but to do whatever it takes to live peacefully each day, to collect powerful card sets, and to unravel the mysteries of the apocalypse... Besides, I possess the ability to transform into a feminine form. PS: Contains characters from the "2D world." PS: This is a completed VIP novel entitled "Survival Game Island in Another Dimension."
176.33 Million words | 2020-09-21 02:32Update
【Apocalyptic Century】 Two hundred years after the outbreak of the apocalypse, there are endless hordes of zombies, ferocious and violent carcass beasts, hideous and ugly corpse insects here... It's a different era, a different apocalypse, depicting a different brilliance! ... 【Book Club】: 【Official VIP Group】: (Entry to the group requires a fan value of disciple or above, welcome to knock!) Author's custom tags: Cultivation genre Action and bloodshed Zombies Student
330.81 Million words | 2023-05-12 18:33Update
Do you think ghosts can only kill? Do you think ghosts can only be sealed away? Do you think antiques are only worth money? Let me take you into a different world of cultivation and experience a different universe. Roaming the world, sealing ghosts and catching demons, I sell fierce ghosts to major factions and trade in spiritual treasures and antiques. I fight against the underworld and slay dragons. I am a youth living in this century, yet I will show you an unknown side of China. Follow my footsteps and step into the other side of the world you know!
521.75 Million words | 2022-08-27 14:09Update
Although it is said so, it is just a disguise of Gensokyo, a crossover of various manga. A lucky pseudo-girl has a lucky wheel that, upon completing random tasks, allows her to draw prizes. What? A set of Kurlo cards? I like it. What? A folding fan of a forever seventeen-year-old girl. Uh... What use do I have with a fan? And also a PS? PS: When held in hand, it can grant abilities beyond one's normal limits. Oh? This is great! Before consuming, please read the related works. Thank you.
314.57 Million words | 2020-07-30 21:34Update
