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Split Zone 13

Split Zone 13

Ongoing615 reads
0.79
When Li Shen’s double identity disorder spirals out of control, she loses all memory of the moment she murdered her beloved Senior Gao Qi. Now stuck in a comatose state, her consciousness arrives at an alternate dimension — Split Zone No. 13. As chaos and betrayal ensue within the deeper conspiracies of Split Zone 13, Li Shen finds herself on a quest to unravel the truth in order to escape this alternate dimension. Through mystifying tribulations filled with snark and humor, will Li Shen succeed in saving herself and all she holds dear? There’s only one way to find out. Welcome to Split Zone 13.
Killer Nights

Killer Nights

Ongoing430 reads
1
She is a street-walking prostitute; he is a cog in the law enforcement machine; they live in different worlds, but life has brought them together. This is a beautiful love story, this is a series of mysterious murders, this is the story of a fantastic supernatural power. Perhaps they live right beside us, or perhaps they never really existed at all…
Yama Rising

Yama Rising

Ongoing676 reads
0.67
The youthful Qin Ye was born almost a century ago, but thanks to immortality granted to him by the 'fungus of aeons' he can pass for a high schooler. He planned to live an eternal, reclusive life as a happy otaku, enjoying World of Warcraft and his favorite MOBA games, but Fate had other plans in store. Hell has broken down, and vengeful revenants stalk the mortal realms. With ghosts running amok throughout all of Cathay, Qin Ye must reluctantly adopt the mantle of 'hero' and bring peace to both the living and the dead, while rebuilding Hell. But this, of course, isn't something a mere Netherworld Operative can do. For that, he'll need to become more. King Yama is dead. Long live King Yama!
Gate of Revelation

Gate of Revelation

Ongoing852 reads
0.73
After an unexpected incident, Chen Xiaolian, an ordinary high school student, came to discover that the world he lived in is nothing more than a program. That he and those around him exist as NPCs, serving only as a source of entertainment for others. That every decision he had ever made was simply the effect of a predetermined script. Now, Chen Xiaolian must adapt, gather allies to fight and survive, and uncover the truth of this world. Life: In life, we attend school, find love, work, buy a house, pay our housing loans, insert weird faces in WeChat, watch movies… do any of you find anything amiss? One day, a group of strange people entered this world, equipped in strange clothing and possessing extraordinary powers, cold-blooded killers! They call themselves [Players]. Wait! Wait! You people want to kill me? You say I am NPC (Non Playable Character)? Stop joking around! You crazy bastards! I will fight you to the death! I will survive! NPCs beating up Players! Original residents beating up Transmigrants! My world, my rules! What makes you think you bastards can come over and boss us around? Threading the path of the strongest saviour in history, one destined to be filled with excitement! … Chen Xiaolian: From today onward, an organization whose sole purpose is to oppose those bastards is established! Our guild shall be named… Jokesters Alliance![1] Guild Member: Leader, this name, if we are to say it out, I fear we will be beaten up…
Returning to the Mysterious Era

Returning to the Mysterious Era

Ongoing606 reads
0.58
Returning to the Mysterious Era features a boy who can time-travel back to the past using old relics. The twist? He’s stuck in the body of the relic’s owner. After a near-death experience, Cassius unlocks his ability to travel to the past in the body of Li Wei, a member of the Wind Elephant Sect. Li Wei was a coward who lived a life of regrets up until the day the entire Wind Elephant Sect was murdered. As Cassius relives Li Wei’s past, he makes different decisions to show Li Wei a different kind of future. By living out the ups and downs of Li Wei’s life, Cassius is introduced to the world of Covert Martial Arts, ties that run closer than blood, and supernatural forces. Crossing the line between the ordinary and supernatural, he realizes there’s no way back. New friends and enemies slowly integrate into his reality. Now, he must uncover the secrets of Covert Martial Arts and get stronger to survive.
Tome of Troubled Times

Tome of Troubled Times

Ongoing979 reads
0.78
A young man plagued by recurring nightmares finds himself visiting a blind fortune teller, who sends him to a world of martial arts that looks a lot like the wuxia stories he used to read. In the sky of this world, a tome shines every now and then, revealing the hierarchy of mighty beings that seek power amid troubled times. Determined to unravel the mysteries of his involuntary journey and the secrets of the world he has ended up in, he endeavors to ascend the tome's rankings, all while looking for a path back home.
Genius Detective

Genius Detective

Ongoing673 reads
0.9
We follow the story of Song Lang, a genius in the police field, who due to unfortunate circumstances caused by his mortal enemy, now assumes the identity of a driver named Chen Shi. Although he had wanted to live out his days as an ordinary citizen, fate has other plans in store for him. Finding himself in the position of prime suspect to a case, he assists a police officer to uncover the truth. Follow the adventures of Chen Shi as he is plunged back into the world of bizarre homicide investigations. Will he be fated to meet his enemy once again? If you enjoy murder mysteries such as the TV show “The Mentalist”, or anime like “Detective Conan”, then this novel is for you.
Spirit Realm

Spirit Realm

Ongoing857 reads
0.56
Thirty thousand years ago, the Heaven Fighting Race who called themselves “Gods” invaded Spirit Realm. Hundreds of races rose up in resistance, but ultimately suffered a crushing defeat. The human race was the first to concede, and the rest of the Hundred Races soon followed in succession. During the subsequent ten thousand years, all of the races were enslaved by the Heaven Fighting Race. They were cruelly treated, and lived beneath the shadow of terror. The Heaven Fighting Race’s march of conquest did not stop there. With Spirit Realm as the starting point, they invaded other secret dimensions, and spread war to all corners of existence. After greatly exhausting their combat strength, they were finally defeated by the Hundred Races who took advantage of this opportunity. With no other choice, they fled to the starry skies outside the realm. Thirty thousand years later, in an era where the Heaven Fighting Race has already faded to become ancient legend, an amnesiac youth possessing the Heaven Fighting Race’s bloodline is being fostered in an insignificant household. Whilst struggling to live on, he silently awaits the day of the bloodline’s awakening.
The Creatures That We Are

The Creatures That We Are

Ongoing746 reads
0.75
In a world where monsters dominate, and humans are but one out of ten thousand of the population, Gao Yang, having transmigrated to this world at the tender age of six and led the life of a normal boy until his eighteenth birthday, must seek the truth and survive against all odds—with the help of a mysterious system, a bottom-of-the-list Talent, and the companions he meets along the ways. What is hidden under the facade of an ordinary city and its ordinary occupants? What are these different manners of monsters, and where is the line drawn between monsters and humans? Could relationship and love be true when all are merely playing their own parts? Ride along on his journey and find out! Official blurb translated from Chinese: An orphan, Gao Yang transmigrated to a parallel world at the age of six, and he was given the gift of a loving family of five. However, with the coming of his eighteenth birthday, Gao Yang found out by chance that this is no parallel world, but a strange domain where his family and friends can all be terrifying monsters! He almost got killed when he realized the truth, and he would, if not for the system and Talent he acquired at the last moment, Lucky—the longer he lives, the stronger he will become! Now commenced the battle royale of a lamb among wolves…
Necropolis Immortal

Necropolis Immortal

Ongoing580 reads
0.79
A great war raged between cultivators a hundred thousand years ago. Immortals fell by the tens of thousands, the path of cultivation itself was severed, and after the dust settled, tombs forested the world. A hundred thousand years after the last legend faded, Lu Yun, commandant of tomb raiders, descends upon the world. Armed with the Tome of Life and Death, he has some burning questions to answer. …… “This isn’t how you raid a tomb!” Lu Yun smirked at the cultivators frantically scurrying about the ancient tomb. “Do you want me to teach you?” …... But ah, can someone teach him how to cure his new body’s erectile dysfunction? Translator's note: Post-apocalyptic Chinese fantasy reigns in Necropolis Immortal! The world, civilization, and cultivation is in tatters while many hands pull many different strings from the shadows. History, the cultivation system, and the kingdom is a mess -- and that's exactly what the enemies want. Everyone seems to have a different understanding of everything in the world, so... best of luck. Necromancy, no filler, and unexplained mysteries of the world arrive with Necropolis Immortal! Starting off with several typical tropes, this novel quickly veers away from the cliche and into the realm of the spookily unexplored. Lu Yun, commandant of the tomb raiders, arrives in a fantastical world of immortals. It’s a realm filled with shiny new toys—ahem, tombs to be explored. What seems like a treasure-hunting jaunt is soon tinged with intrigue. What else does he have to solve other than how to stay alive in half a year’s time? This novel is great for those who like mystery paired with adventure, epic one-liners, and fanciful plot twists all served with a little dash of horror. PS. etvo has a cameo! Hocus Pocus? Weird Names? What is Feng Shui? The World of Necropolis Immortal and the Cultivation System [SPOILERS] TL;DR of the tombs in Necropolis Immortal [SPOILERS]
Shrouded Seascape

Shrouded Seascape

Ongoing823 reads
0.93
Deep below the earth's surface, a mystifying subterranean seascape lurks, an archipelago bathed in inky blackness where suspense and horror hold court. Here lie strange islands and even stranger monsters, far beyond the realms of human imagination. In this domain, mankind is far from dominant; instead, madness and death rule supreme. Pleading for mercy from the unknown creatures of the deep only leads to a slow, tortured existence. The trapped survivors gradually distort, losing what made them human, both physically and mentally, to the gloom as they remained trapped in this eternal obscurity. Their only hope? A perilous expedition into uncharted sea territories. Fueled by determination, the brave Charles embark on this daunting voyage aboard his steamship, aiming to reclaim humanity's past glory. Together with his crew, they sought a way out of this hidden sea world, a path back to the sunlit world above, where humans once stood tall.
Sovereign of the Three Realms

Sovereign of the Three Realms

Ongoing709 reads
0.58
Synopsis: Jiang Chen, son of the Celestial Emperor, unexpectedly reincarnated into the body of a despised young noble, thus embarking on the path of the underdog trouncing all comers. No one has the right to call himself a genius in front of Jiang Chen, as no one has a better understanding of the heavens than the son of the Celestial Emperor. Genius? He who adheres to me shall ascend, those who oppose me can find solace in hell! Custom TL synopsis: Sentenced to death because of farting in the first chapter. ’nuff said.
Almighty Sword Domain

Almighty Sword Domain

Ongoing585 reads
0.52
This novel tells the tale of Yang Ye, a ruthless yet loving young man who's driven by his desire to protect his loved ones. It's set in a world where most only value strength and gain above all else, yet Yang Ye who's shaped by his experiences during his youth proves to be unlike everyone else. If killing wasn't for the sake of showing off, then it would be meaningless. If living wasn't for the sake of showing off, then it would be no different than death. Kill! Kill to the point corpses cover the world! Show off! Show off to the point of invincibility!
Talisman Emperor

Talisman Emperor

Ongoing614 reads
0.52
Chen Xi was a jinx who radiated misfortune the way a torch radiated light, and everyone around him knew it. His entire clan was annihilated when he was young, and not too long after that his parents disappeared. His marriage contract? Poof. Torn to shreds and gone up in smoke before the eyes of everyone in the city, almost humiliating his grandfather to the point of suicide! Cultivation? No time for that, he had a family to take care of! This is the story of Chen Xi, a youth forced to stop cultivating and instead craft talismans to pay for his younger brother’s tuition… and who, in the process, would rise to become known by all as the Talisman Emperor! Crafting talismans. Physique refinement. Cultivating the supreme Dao of the sword. Comprehending the profound meaning of the laws….. In this world where primordial beings roam freely, Chen Xi relied on outstanding courage and wisdom, and heaven defying fortuitous encounters to eventually step onto the peak of the boundless Great Dao, and control everything under the heavens!