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The Legendary Tale of Shrimp Soldier in The Investiture of the Gods. Fiction
The Legendary Tale of Shrimp Soldier in The Investiture of the Gods.

In the 21st century, Xia Bing, a young Taoist priest who had just graduated from college, was struck by lightning and transported to the chaotic world of the ancient times, precisely during the time of the war to deify gods. Coincidentally, he found himself caught up in the Nezha Conquers the Dragon King incident and became a lowly shrimp soldier in the East Sea Dragon Palace. Moreover, luck was on his side as he witnessed the third prince of the East Sea Dragon Palace, Ao Bing, have his dragon tendons ripped out by Nezha right before his eyes. Follow him as he survives the calamity of war and causes waves in the journey to the west, rising above the chaos of the ancient times to become a legendary figure.

115.05 Million words | 2022-09-24 06:29Update

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Imperial Emperor of Immortals Fiction
Imperial Emperor of Immortals

Fang Pu spent ten years reading thousands of books, cultivating a literary aura, and gaining the power of a dragon in his practice. With this, he washed his marrow and eradicated all flaws, undergoing a complete transformation. From then on, he embarked on a journey as a mere scholar, determined to become a dominant figure who overlooks the world and stands above all. Only by annihilating the immortals and saints of countless realms can he truly establish his unrivaled dominance!

173.77 Million words | 2021-09-11 06:48Update

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Disciples of the Clarifying Teachings in Journey to the West Fiction
Disciples of the Clarifying Teachings in Journey to the West

As a modern person, Zhang Xing, who has traveled back in time to before the beginning of Journey to the West, how can he live an exciting life? Becoming a disciple of the third generation of Chanjiao, how can he seek benefits for himself in the Journey to the West? With his knowledge of Journey to the West's history, how can he reach the pinnacle in this new world? All this can be found in "Disciple of Chanjiao in Journey to the West". A new novel by a new author, hoping for your support! Thank you in advance, everyone!

58.03 Million words | 2023-01-06 14:42Update

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My Beautiful Senior Sister. Fiction
My Beautiful Senior Sister.

This book has already been completed, but the ending may not meet everyone's expectations. We apologize for that. Long Night's new book "Famous Doctor" has been uploaded, it belongs to the urban genre, and we welcome everyone to come and have a look! We guarantee that this book will not disappoint you!

108.95 Million words | 2021-07-24 20:38Update

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Sword and Spirits Fiction
Sword and Spirits

The Flower Fairy and the Ghost Fox are the masters of this world, yet they are controlled by the powerful Fox Woman. Sell a wife? Abduct a little girl? Use a female ghost as a warm bed maid? Kidnapped and sold to the Land of Daughters? Rising from an abandoned child, leading the family to fight against the world; hiding countless inherited poems and articles, but the beauties love his ruthless killings even more. Just because of the cursed world of the artifact, you don't understand!

136.75 Million words | 2020-08-14 07:16Update

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Immortal Path of Calamity Fiction
Immortal Path of Calamity

Mystic treasure box, carrying astonishing powers, capable of duplicating items placed inside. Righteous path or dark path, only strength is the eternal way. On the endless immortal journey, can love become eternal with a single word? The most difficult thing to cultivate is not the grand path, but the human heart! (My world, my dreams!)

55.27 Million words | 2020-07-04 03:54Update

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Martial Arts Masters in the Campus Fiction
Martial Arts Masters in the Campus

Eight hundred years ago in the Battle of Zhuxian Town, Xiao Bie Li, the top expert under Yue Fei's command, projected his astral body and broke through the time tunnel, attaching it to the body of Lin Yi Fei, a sophomore at Zheqing University...

155.35 Million words | 2021-03-31 10:06Update

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Undying Evil God Fiction
Undying Evil God

After transforming himself into an unparalleled defensive treasure, Xiaoyin Sword would always enhance his power whenever he was attacked. The stronger the opponent, the deeper their hatred towards him, and the faster his power would increase. In order to enhance his power even faster, Xiaoyin Sword purposely acted promiscuous. He intentionally provoked formidable enemies, seized their secret techniques, plundered their treasures, and saved their enemies... Gradually, Xiaoyin Sword accrued more and more enemies, but he also gained an increasing number of friends. Moreover, the countless treasures and wealth he seized were beyond measure...

91.22 Million words | 2021-03-05 22:05Update

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The Water Spirit Great Sage of Journey to the West. Fiction
The Water Spirit Great Sage of Journey to the West.

Xu Shuitian was a special forces soldier who sacrificed himself during a mission to combat tomb raiding in the imperial mausoleum. When he woke up, he found himself transformed into a drop of water in a mighty river. This river was called the Flowing Sands River, and in it resided a monster who had been banished from heaven and became the future Sha Monk or Sand Monk. Fortunately, Xu Shuitian became the disciple of the Sand Monk.

459.28 Million words | 2022-10-17 03:31Update

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I used to be a top-level cultivator. Fiction
I used to be a top-level cultivator.

What? The poultry I raise are all divine creatures? What? The grass I plant are all top-tier heavenly herbs? What? Everything I touch emanates Taoist vibes? What? I'm actually a top-level immortal cultivator? ... No, no, no! This cannot be! You must have made a mistake! Chu Xun repeatedly waved his hands, feeling that the plot must have gone wrong somewhere...

67.10 Million words | 2021-07-02 04:48Update

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Yang Kang's Happy Life. Fiction
Yang Kang's Happy Life.

Outside the Iron Spear Temple, the bleak cries of ravens. A young life fades away with the wind. The transmigrator is reborn, taking hold of his own destiny. Watch as he avoids the tragedy of his previous life. The magnificent reversal of the antagonist, are you ready?

426.15 Million words | 2020-12-10 04:05Update

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It's time to come clean, my father is the Emperor. Fiction
It's time to come clean, my father is the Emperor.

Thirty thousand years ago, the Emperor of the Human Race emerged and dominated over all the ethnic groups, establishing the immortal foundation of the Nine Provinces for the Human Race. He is my father. Eighteen years ago, nine female supremes left the Emperor's Mansion, shining like the sun, unparalleled in beauty, and their famous names spread throughout the Nine Provinces. They are my sisters. Five years ago, a young and talented swordsman from the Central Province Human Race emerged, his sword radiating a cold light that shook the Nine Provinces, earning him the title of the current Little Sword Saint. He is my disciple. The First Trading Guild of the Nine Provinces

19.83 Million words | 2022-01-04 04:31Update

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The Era of Emperor Wu of Han. Fiction
The Era of Emperor Wu of Han.

Everyone is born with yuan, but only those who cultivate their yuan can become true warriors. The young man left his mountain village and stepped towards the distance, growing step by step into the top powerhouse of the Heavenly Continent, achieving supremacy.

381.66 Million words | 2020-08-22 23:12Update

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Fairy Arrogance Fiction
Fairy Arrogance

The six domains span the sky, where heroes emerge, Three thousand sinister paths, eight hundred peripheral sects. A young boy grows up, treading the immortal path, Immortal ruins of Xianqin, ancient caves and mansions. Xuanyuan Sword School, where swords transform into birds, The ten immortal scriptures, showcasing my divine power. With a sword in my hand, ten thousand people bow, Surveying the world with arrogance, who dares to question, who's the hero? Burning our bodies to repay our teachers' kindness, We are all heartless people.

381.08 Million words | 2021-09-22 16:56Update

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Rebirth of the Legendary World Fiction
Rebirth of the Legendary World

A loyal legendary player, a chance encounter, led to his fatal lightning strike. When he woke up, he found himself in a border village of the Kingdom of Biqi. After his rebirth, his talent was astonishing, stepping into the realm of the innate, entering the realm of the imaginary, becoming an immortal existence in the world. He sought not to dominate, only to protect. But can he truly protect? As disaster looms and fate is irreversible, how should he safeguard? "If heaven is unkind, I shall defy it; if fate toys with us, I shall sever fate. For the sake

515.78 Million words | 2022-02-18 12:44Update

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Hidden Dragon Fiction
Hidden Dragon

A story related to cultivation, it may be different from typical xianxia novels because the author made an effort to present something unique. That's about it. If readers are looking for profound meaning or philosophy in this book, they will certainly be disappointed. In my opinion, this book is simply a means of passing time for everyone. If it achieves that purpose, then the author's goal is considered accomplished.

128.61 Million words | 2022-09-24 15:51Update

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Warrior in the Primordial World Fiction
Warrior in the Primordial World

Gold, wood, water, fire, and earth are the most important existences between heaven and earth. The five elements nourish each other - gold nourishes water, water nourishes wood, wood nourishes fire, fire nourishes earth, and earth nourishes gold. The power of the five elements cycles endlessly. Yin and yang represent light and darkness between heaven and earth, mutually nourishing and restraining each other. Therefore, just like the five elements, yin and yang also cycle endlessly. The five elements are substance, while yin and yang are void. A cultivator of the human race

242.41 Million words | 2021-07-28 13:21Update

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Fengcun Mountain of the Spiritual Platform Fiction
Fengcun Mountain of the Spiritual Platform

Human potential is limitless, character can change, talents can be cultivated, courage and ambition can be developed. A ordinary young boy happened to obtain a piece of jade tiger, which can transform his mind into seven kingdoms and countless armies. Squad leader, two marshal, pl

550.60 Million words | 2021-04-14 15:27Update

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Sword Buddha Fiction
Sword Buddha

Within the void, nine swords hover in the air, their radiance flickering, emitting a continuous dragon-like roar... Under the dark clouds, a person stands with closed eyes, countless souls swirling, mournful cries from the depths of hell... Across the vast land, heroes compete, born for the sword, also perishing for the sword. With the surname Bai and the given name Shi, he possesses an innate talent for winemaking, embarking on the path of sword cultivation, and ultimately attaining enlightenment through the name of the sword. All the excitement can be found in "Sword Buddha"!

378.14 Million words | 2022-09-13 04:03Update

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Notes on Cultivation Fiction
Notes on Cultivation

A lifelong journey of cultivation, a lifelong journey of travel. In the world of cultivation, it's not only about the geniuses and the lucky ones; in the vast universe, every life is the protagonist of their own story. QQ group for book lovers:

178.14 Million words | 2023-07-02 06:23Update

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