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Shadow's Gems
A few hidden gems ... others not so much but all of them totally worth the read. List spans quite a few genre such as Fantasy, sci-fi, cultivation, management, mystery.

Not all novels in the list will have top ratings. In my opinion the best novels are rated around 3.2 - 4.5. Anything over is mostly BL or FL with some exceptions. Anything below is mostly tr*sh with minor exceptions of novels for people with very specific taste. 

PS: All my recommendations are based on MTL. I rarely read human translated versions .. 
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ShadowGeM
ShadowGeM
Created: Feb 2nd, 2021, Updated: Feb 4th, 2025
Created Feb 2nd, 2021
Updated Feb 4th, 2025
CN (4)
#26Noble Emblem
24 Chapters Every 207.6 Day(s) 1004 Readers 10 Reviews 11-10-2017
Action Adventure Ecchi Fantasy Harem Mature Seinen Xuanhuan
Don't focus too much on the romance if you don't get the reasons
CN (4.1)
#27Everlasting Immortal Firmament
1275 Chapters Every 24.9 Day(s) 4498 Readers 44 Reviews 08-23-2024
Action Drama Harem Mature Tragedy Xianxia
I was trying to kill time but this turned out much better than expected. Lots of strategy involved.
CN (3.2)
#28Magic Industry Empire
2 Chapters Every 1071 Day(s) 3038 Readers 57 Reviews 09-20-2019
Completed Adventure Harem Sci-fi Xuanhuan
May feel like MC is being naive but he's not.. its called emotional ties.... a pretty good read nonetheless.
CN (3.9)
#29The First Order
44 Chapters Every 138.7 Day(s) 2009 Readers 59 Reviews 11-27-2019
Completed Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Sci-fi Shounen Tragedy
Toughen up and get past first few chapters .. you will come to enjoy this.
CN (3.9)
#30Divine Card Creator
38 Chapters Every 202.6 Day(s) 542 Readers 11 Reviews 01-10-2020
Comedy Fantasy Romance
This is a full on comedy .. don't expect grandness. 
CN (2.6)
#31Superhero Comic – Overlord’s Path
3 Chapters Every 834.3 Day(s) 182 Readers 1 Reviews 09-23-2018
Action Adventure Fantasy Martial Arts Sci-fi Supernatural
One of the hidden gems .. if you are into Marvel / DC comics with an open mind
CN (4.4)
#32Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece
897 Chapters Every 34.8 Day(s) 3381 Readers 53 Reviews 05-26-2024
Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Harem Historical Mature Romance
Love Greek histroy ? This one is perfect for you.
CN (3.9)
#33World’s Best Martial Artist
57 Chapters Every 135.3 Day(s) 1140 Readers 35 Reviews 11-05-2021
Completed Action Adventure Comedy Martial Arts School Life Shounen Supernatural Xuanhuan
I like this guy ! Picks up a lot after first 110 chapters or so.  Gotta love the random tr*sh talk.
CN (4)
#34Divine Throne of Primordial Blood
39 Chapters Every 198.6 Day(s) 8461 Readers 117 Reviews 06-09-2017
Completed Action Adventure Fantasy Harem Mature Mystery Psychological Xuanhuan
This is what you do with awesome eyepowers ... research !
CN (3.9)
#35Doomsday Lord
336 Chapters Every 120.6 Day(s) 5634 Readers 31 Reviews 05-07-2022
Action Adventure Fantasy Psychological Sci-fi Xuanhuan
OP MC with author trying to explain why he isn't every so often . Good read overall. 
CN (4)
#36The Omniscient
86 Chapters Every 12.7 Day(s) 322 Readers 3 Reviews 01-29-2025
Action Comedy Sci-fi
A fresh concept .. quite an interesting setting and creation. A lot of coincidences but that's easy to explain since the MC is "Omniscient"
CN (4.5)
#37Coiling Dragon
0 Chapters Every 4229 Day(s) 13622 Readers 185 Reviews 01-01-2014
Completed Action Adventure Fantasy Seinen Xuanhuan
If you ever wonder where the grandfather in a ring trend started ..  my best guess is this one. Standard cultivation novel.
KR (4.3)
#38The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor
520 Chapters Every 94.3 Day(s) 23192 Readers 194 Reviews 11-24-2021
Completed Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Martial Arts Sci-fi Shounen
Probably my first VR novel that got me hooked to the genre. In retrospect, Korean writing style is just weird for me. ... more>>
CN (3.5)
#39Almighty Game Designer
122 Chapters Every 126.8 Day(s) 1272 Readers 15 Reviews 09-25-2021
Completed Comedy Drama Sci-fi
God this is some good trolling ... love the MC vs Media drama !   
CN (3.6)
#40Reincarnation Paradise
983 Chapters Every 5.7 Day(s) 3111 Readers 43 Reviews 07-04-2025
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Martial Arts Sci-fi Supernatural
True Loner MC and NO MERCY ! As for my feeling .. let's just say its a love hate relationship. I love the idea, fights... more>>
CN (4.3)
#41The King’s Avatar
90 Chapters Every 242.5 Day(s) 16253 Readers 168 Reviews 08-17-2015
Completed Action Adventure Comedy Sports
This is one those amazing novels about gaming !! My recommendation ... watch the anime xD 
CN (3.9)
#42The World Online
0 Chapters Every 2839 Day(s) 7735 Readers 185 Reviews N/A
Completed Action Adventure Fantasy Harem Martial Arts Mature Sci-fi
Very well thought out game world and kingdom building.  One of a kind VR story
CN (3.7)
#43The Empress’s Gigolo
113 Chapters Every 326.6 Day(s) 1303 Readers 28 Reviews 08-21-2018
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Mature Romance Supernatural Xuanhuan
Surprised to see this here ? Give it a try, interesting concept and well written. Light hearted.
CN (4.5)
#44Chronicles of Primordial Wars
315 Chapters Every 149.1 Day(s) 11727 Readers 165 Reviews 08-16-2019
Completed Action Adventure Martial Arts Mystery Seinen Xuanhuan
Not a typical reincarnation novel; no major cliches. A smart and calm MC helping his tribe with advanced knowledge and skills.
CN (4.1)
#45The Dark King
53 Chapters Every 53.3 Day(s) 7732 Readers 85 Reviews 10-24-2020
Completed Action Adventure Horror Mature Mystery Sci-fi Supernatural Tragedy
Oh boy .. this is a dark story. Like DC+ level dark, with its own mad scientists n all. 
CN (4.1)
#46History’s Number 1 Founder
107 Chapters Every 218.6 Day(s) 8911 Readers 89 Reviews 12-21-2016
Completed Action Adventure Fantasy Martial Arts Xuanhuan
Sort of fan-fic where MC creates a sect and has disciples that are MC's in other popular xianxia novels. Funny and interesting read. 
CN (3.9)
#47Tempest of the Stellar War
13 Chapters Every 668.8 Day(s) 6154 Readers 54 Reviews 04-14-2016
Completed Action Adventure Harem Martial Arts Mecha School Life Sci-fi Xuanhuan
SciFi with Mecha + outerspace + genius and OP MC ... what more could you possibly need !?
CN (4.2)
#48Immortal
213 Chapters Every 34 Day(s) 4036 Readers 38 Reviews 06-02-2025
Action Adventure Drama Harem Mature Romance Tragedy Xianxia
Empire building with lots of wars of wits ! Smart MC vs Smart antagonists. Oh btw, the harem is strong with this one...
CN (3.2)
#49Nine Star Burden
39 Chapters Every 128.3 Day(s) 240 Readers 15 Reviews 04-24-2020
Completed Action Comedy Harem Martial Arts School Life Sci-fi Xuanhuan
Interesting cultivation concept with monster souls and skills, dungeon explorations and very unique MC personality. 
CN (4.4)
#50Since The Red Moon Appeared
72 Chapters Every 48.7 Day(s) 1549 Readers 12 Reviews 08-21-2023
Completed Action Horror Mystery Psychological Romance Sci-fi Seinen Supernatural
Original concept, interesting MC, funny dialogues, special abilties .. all mashed up in a awesome plot. Just don't expect an MC with grand ambitions or... more>>
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  1. God_of_laziness
    God_of_laziness· Feb 23, 2021 05:44 PM
    Man your comments are hilarious and true at the same time, they really hit the spot, keep up the good workclear.pngclear.png
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    • ShadowGeM
      ShadowGeM· Author · Apr 6, 2021 04:21 AM
      Thanks !
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  2. MrWolf1492
    MrWolf1492· Mar 15, 2022 07:25 PM
    Nice list there with very creative comments!!. Would recommend you to read Kingdom's Bloodline 
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    • ShadowGeM
      ShadowGeM· Author · Apr 15, 2022 09:32 PM
      Thanks ! but I would never really recommend Kingdom's bloodline to anyone. It's a tragedy on repeat novel and mostly due to a very weak willed and s*upid MC with Hero complex. He and every one of his loyal subordinates survive 90% of fights/schemes purely due to plot armor, it's just not as straightforward due to nonsense philosophy garbage. I agree it has some good world building and scheming plots but the downside is far far worse. 
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  3. Pixlr
    Pixlr· Nov 5, 2021 11:21 PM
    Where do you read the MTLs?
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    • ShadowGeM
      ShadowGeM· Author · Nov 11, 2021 10:53 PM

      I mostly prefer theset two - https://www.mtlnovel.com  or https://lnmtl.com. lnmtl if its available there.

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  4. eROImmortal69
    eROImmortal69· Sep 15, 2021 06:52 AM
    vro can u suggest something like  I Have a Mansion in the Post-apocalyptic World...without nationalism tho...
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  5. eROImmortal69
    eROImmortal69· Sep 14, 2021 09:12 PM
    Bro can u suggest something like ''I Have a Mansion in the Post-apocalyptic World''..... without nationalism and it would be better if the story is in modern world  
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    • ShadowGeM
      ShadowGeM· Author · Oct 17, 2021 05:21 PM
      Are you going off the tags ? 'I Have a Mansion in the Post-apocalyptic World' is one of the rare modern world sci-fi novels without too blatant nationalism. The MC moves out of China (gets his own sovereign nation) and never shares any technology. 
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