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Following their dominance in the virtual world of New Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Qin Zhan and Yu Chen's journey continues. Having emerged victorious in numerous battles as RPG characters, they now find themselves at the peak of power, their martial arts prowess unrivaled. Despite their achievements, a sense of ennui begins to creep in. It is then that they stumble upon the existence of countless other gaming realms, each offering a unique experience of self-discovery alongside their own reality.

The plot revolves around a team of skilled players in an online game who become trapped in the virtual world due to a glitch. As they navigate through the game, the distinction between reality and fantasy becomes increasingly blurred. (Baidu)

Female game creator Song Ling Ling is taken by surprise when she is suddenly taken over by the character she designed, leading to a humorous living situation with "the client," Xiao Ran. Together, they work to fix issues within the game while also addressing their own personal struggles, developing a mutual understanding. With the help of friends such as Zhang Yun Fei, they embark on a series of adventures that blur the lines between the virtual and physical realms, leading to a romance that transcends dimensions.

The narrative revolves around the romantic relationship between a mundane primary school educator named Ichiro Aoyama and his girlfriend, Yukika Sasaki, who holds the utmost significance in his life. Aoyama views Sasaki as exceptionally adorable and believes she deserves someone better than himself. She is the first person to validate his existence and love him unconditionally. Their harmonious cohabitation life helps Aoyama escape from the harsh realities of life, marking the pinnacle of his existence. However, everything changes when he uses a friend's invention, a VR machine, to delve into Yukika's past, leading him to question everything he thought he knew about her.

"The Tale of the Sword Master" follows Zhao Xiao Zhao, one of the top three swordsmen in the virtual world in the year 2030. He replicates the sensor to infiltrate the game and challenge skilled player Ye Fan, aiming to dominate the gaming realm. Zhao's girlfriend, Ye Jing Yi, and Ye Fan's girlfriend, Ning Xin, get entangled in the situation. As they find themselves transported to the Tang dynasty within the game, their path back to the present is obstructed by a mysterious figure. Their memories are erased, a plot for world domination is unveiled, and they are all swept into a battle to become the leader of the Wu Lin. (

Renowned author Han Xi planned to propose to his fiancée Jiang Lai during a book signing event, but his plans were shattered when he learned of her tragic death in a car accident. Overwhelmed with grief, Han found himself mysteriously transported to a parallel universe where time moved differently, set two months ahead of his own reality. As he delved into a mysterious diary that seemed to connect him to a version of Jiang Lai in this new world, Han realized that a rescue mission was about to unfold.

While filming a theatrical production centered around a famous sword known as Si Yun, an actor, an actress, and a film financier find themselves transported into the world of the play. In this alternate reality, the actor Zhou Lou Chen and the actress Xu Yi Nuo, who typically have a strained relationship, take on the roles of the legendary Sword Saint and his spouse. To return to their own world, the pair must compete against other skilled martial artists to obtain Si Yun. However, they soon discover hidden agendas and forces working against them, forcing them to rely on each other for success. The unexpected appearance of the film financier Song Ning Yan as a rival competitor further complicates the situation.

During their internship, Lu Ran Ran, a medical student, and Wang Chen Yi, a game developer, found themselves unexpectedly transported into the virtual reality game that Wang had created for his sister. Together, they navigated through the fantastical and enigmatic world that Wang had envisioned. (Baidu)

He Ping finds himself immersed in the virtual world of Peacekeeper Elite where he develops a strong connection with Xiao Rong, a charming and formidable AI companion. Encountering obstacles from AI adversaries hindering his return to the real world, He Ping assembles a team to combat them, eventually discovering that Xiao Rong plays a crucial role in his journey back to reality.

The story follows a prince from the Qing dynasty who travels through time to modern-day China, where he poses as a teenage heir at a prestigious high school. He finds himself caught in a fierce rivalry with his brother, utilizing his exceptional Wuxia abilities to outsmart his enemies and freeze them in their tracks. Additionally, he possesses a remarkable memory and intelligence. The female protagonist is an heiress from a different corporation who is betrothed to the prince. A love triangle ensues involving a rebellious rival character, inspired by elements from "Man From the Stars" and "Heirs."

He Yu Feng, also known as 13th Sister, is the daughter of He Ji. The son of Ji Xian Tang was captivated by He Yu Feng's beauty but his proposal was turned down. In retaliation, Ji Xian Tang plotted against He Ji, resulting in his imprisonment and eventual death. He Yu Feng's mother sought refuge for them at Deng Jiu Gong's Green Cloud Mansion. Determined to restore her father's honor, He Yu Feng dedicated herself to martial arts training. Deng Jiu Gong entrusted her with the Immortal Hero Sword and a sword manual, guiding her transformation into a courageous and wise heroine. Known as 13th Sister, she crossed paths with a wealthy scholar named An Ji and a foreigner named Zhang Jin Feng, saving them from danger. Ultimately, 13th Sister helped An Ji and Zhang Jin Feng unite and embark on new adventures. Through her actions, she not only vindicated her father but also became a legendary figure who fought against evil.

In the professional world, it is essential to have a strategic approach, just as in relationships where one must engage in a graceful battle. These sentiments, discussed by characters Xunuo and Shen Zhize, encapsulate the protagonist's inner conflict when she must choose between her career and her romantic partner. Facing challenges in the workplace that are more intricate than warfare, Xunuo must carefully plan out each action. This television series portrays the challenges faced by young Chinese individuals in today's competitive environment and aims to motivate them to pursue their aspirations with determination, even when confronted with obstacles and allurements. (HLBN)

The tale kicks off with protagonist Zhao Huai'an seeking sanctuary at Dragon Gate Inn after escaping from government authorities who were after him for freeing a prisoner. While at the inn, he is rescued from certain death by Jin Xiang Yu, the former owner, who invites him to abandon the ordinary world and join her.

Bai Tong Tong, a passionate fan of e-sports, found herself in Milu City by chance after testing out the company's romance game and transforming into the unpopular heroine Feng Xin Xue. Immediately targeted upon arrival, she quickly developed feelings for the male lead and embarked on the main quest while on the run.

While putting in extra hours at work, Fang Xi Mu, a developer for the popular dating game "Secret Relations," accidentally becomes trapped in the game as a non-playable character who could be removed at any time. In order to survive, she must first impress the game's male protagonist, Bai Hao Tian, by completing the main romantic challenges. Fang Xi Mu, an expert in romance but perpetually single, faces off against the highly desirable CEO, known as the "perfect man" for every woman. Who will emerge victorious with their strategies? With hard mode activated, the only rule for survival is clear - you must "capture hearts" to stay alive. It's time to showcase some real talents...

Dung Fei and Seung Foon's friendship blossoms after a series of accidental head bumps. When they befriend Ying Hiu Suet, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, the trio forms a close bond. Foon develops feelings for Hiu Suet, and Fei attempts to assist him, only to find himself falling for her as well. In the meantime, Fei and his sister Dung Lam discover that their father's death was shrouded in mystery, prompting them to investigate further and uncovering more than they anticipated.

The captivating 40-episode series vividly portrays the early life of Tai Chi Master Zhang Jun Bao. Following the advice of a fortune teller, the superstitious Zhang family decided to send their newborn son Bao to a Buddhist monastery. Bao honed his martial arts skills and became an exceptional fighter by the age of 18. In response to the treacherous rebellion led by the prime minister, Bao teamed up with Tian to rescue General Yue Fei from a dangerous coup. This marks the beginning of a series of thrilling adventures and martial arts challenges that ultimately lead to the establishment of the renowned Wu Tang School.

Hua Ying Xiong is compelled to leave his native land of China after avenging the deaths of his parents at the hands of foreigners. He parts ways with his childhood friend and romantic interest, Chen Jie Yu. Accidentally boarding a ship meant for laborers, he finds himself sold into servitude in America. Witnessing the mistreatment of his fellow countrymen by foreigners, Hua takes a stand against the oppression, only to be met with violence. Luckily, he is saved by Jin Ao, a skilled swordsman who takes him under his wing as a student, teaching him martial arts. Hua utilizes his newfound abilities to navigate a perilous world filled with gang conflicts, betrayal, and racial bias.

In the year 1402, a tragic incident occurred on a ship carrying five powerful stones. All the passengers perished except for one individual who managed to grab hold of the "red" stone. Fast forward six centuries, a group of scientists in a secluded laboratory are conducting experiments on the same red stone when they become victims of an explosion orchestrated by Professor X. Our tale picks up five years later following another explosion caused by Prof. X at an event held on a university campus aimed at generating interest in resuming the lab's research. Tie Xiong, a brilliant student and the son of one of the scientists involved in the initial explosion, takes it upon himself to track down both the stones and Professor X, alongside the lone survivor of the lab blast and a small group of companions.

In a famous tale, a man unintentionally travels back 2000 years to the Warring States Era and becomes embroiled in a conflict between nations. While on a space expedition, Xiang Shao Long experiences an event that propels him into a black hole, transporting him to ancient China during the Warring States Era. This period predates the Qin Emperor's reign by three hundred years, leaving Xiang Shao Long stranded in the State of Zhao. To return to his own time, he resolves to assist Ying Zheng in claiming the throne, leading to unexpected relationships and romantic entanglements with Xing Yun along the way.

The narrative progresses as we learn about the subsequent events involving Abu, the beloved extraterrestrial who adopts the persona of Tang Qing Ye following a serendipitous arrival on Earth, and becomes ensnared in a romantic entanglement with Tang Qing Feng.

Yu Qing Luo, a brilliant medical expert with amnesia, faced the challenge of raising her son Nan Nan alone. Determined to uncover her true identity and find a father for her son, Qing Luo embarked on a journey. Along the way, she crossed paths with Prince Ye Xiu Du from the Kingdom of Feng Cang. Initially mistaking him for a womanizer named Ye Pian Zhou, Qing Luo was unimpressed, while Xiu Du developed strong feelings for her. Despite facing political conflicts and utilizing her renowned medical skills, Qing Luo and Xiu Du ultimately triumphed over their adversaries.

Mo Yan is a young bandit with ambitions, known for her sharpness and agility. Determined to excel, she hatches a plan to rescue her senior comrade imprisoned by the influential Kaifeng court of Prince Ning Jin. Despite the formidable reputation of the court's guardians, particularly the renowned Royal Cat Zhan Zhao, Mo Yan's intelligence catches their attention, leading to her appointment as a defense force constable. As she aims to save her associate and meet the legendary Zhan Zhao, Mo Yan finds herself drawn to him, reciprocating his interest. However, complications arise as the Prince starts showing interest in her and a dangerous feud threatens their lives.

Following an incident in an underground research facility, pilot Gao Zi Rui's brainwaves are unexpectedly transported to an alternate reality where societal norms are reversed. In this world, women hold the dominant roles while men are expected to adhere to specific virtues, such as gentleness and obedience. Gao Zi Rui is surprised to find his former secretary Xiao Xiao now transformed into Jacky, a powerful female scientist. To return to his own world, Gao Zi Rui must navigate the complexities of this society and its unique dynamics, including a newfound battle of the sexes and the pursuit of love.

Fresh graduates Gu Xun and Qian Ling are brought back together when they both secure jobs at a gaming company. Qian Ling, who is charming and endearing, has harbored romantic feelings for Gu Xun for a long time. She is left heartbroken when she finally confesses her feelings to him, only to face a harsh rejection. On the other hand, Gu Xun is smitten with a bold and straightforward female gamer known as Nuo Mi Xiao Ma Hua in the online gaming world. Interestingly, Qian Ling and Nuo Mi Xiao Ma Hua are actually the same person, with the latter displaying a completely different persona when immersed in gaming. The story unfolds as Gu Xun discovers the truth about Nuo Mi Xiao Ma Hua's real identity.

When a time anomaly causes a futuristic mobile device from 2060 and characters from an ancient Chinese tale to appear in 2006, chaos ensues. Jiao must now swap his sword for a superhero cape in order to protect Earth from the menacing Bull Demon. This CGI-filled mashup of fantasy, adventure, sci-fi, and comedy promises a rollicking good time. Along for the ride are Shu Chang (Lotus Lantern) and Li Bin (Shanghai Dream), adding to the lighthearted fun.

An attractive lady joins a competition and finds herself unexpectedly smitten

This tale unfolds in a village dedicated to fishing and wood-cutting situated near Changde Mountain in Hunan province. Among the villagers resided Liu Hai, a diligent woodcutter who shared a home with his mother. Liu made a living by harvesting wood and gathering Chinese herbs. Little did anyone in the village, including the Liu family, realize that the well in their home was no ordinary well. Legend had it that a mystical luffa resided in the well, ensuring an endless supply of sweet water. Possessing this luffa bestowed immortality and limitless magical abilities. Liu Hai's uncle, Liu Zhen Bin, harbored a strong desire for the luffa. In his quest to claim it, he resorted to any means necessary, even unjustly evicting his own relatives from their home. After obtaining the luffa, Liu Zhen Bin offered it to the malevolent spirit, Qiong Qi, unaware that Qiong Qi also coveted the luffa. Meanwhile, in Changde Mountain, a place teeming with life energy, resided a nine-tail fox and a golden toad who found themselves entangled in the unfolding drama. Touched by Liu Hai's sincerity and kindness, the nine-tail fox fell deeply in love with him. She decided to leave Changde Mountain and accompany Liu Hai to Changde county. Together, they embarked on a perilous journey filled with challenges, twists, and confrontations with malevolent forces.

This is the story of Zhu Tian Bao, the second son of Prince Jian Xing and younger brother of Zhu Tian Xiang. The tale begins with Yang Ruo Nan discovering that she is betrothed to Tian Xiang instead of Tian Bao, whom she desires to marry. Displeased, Tian Bao decides to leave the city. Despite knowing that Ruo Nan is secretly following him, he takes her to brothels to reveal his true nature. During this time, he crosses paths with Meng Xiao Die, who was brought to the city by her teacher, Du San Niang. Witnessing the bond between Tian Bao and Xiao Die, Ruo Nan decides to leave. In an attempt to clear up the misunderstanding, Tian Bao sets out to find Xiao Die but is ambushed on the way. He falls off a cliff, loses his memory, and is rescued by Xiao Die's father. Meanwhile, his brother is plotting to seize the throne, and there are misconceptions to be addressed with Xiao Die. Numerous trials lie ahead for the fortunate Zhu Tian Bao.

A man unintentionally finds himself inside a virtual reality game where he encounters a unique secret agent, resulting in humorous circumstances. (DramaWiki)

A skilled young woman who excels in cooking enrolls in a game mending course, only to discover that the charming urban leader is actually the glitch. To rectify the issue and return everything to its rightful state, she must devise multiple strategies to outsmart the urban leader a hundred times. Despite their tumultuous relationship, a bond forms between them as they navigate through moments of love and conflict. What decisions will she make? (cpophome.com)

A story unfolds in an old-fashioned media corporation facing challenges, with a focus on a woman passionate about fashion who crosses paths with the strict editor-in-chief. (Dramapanda)

The narrative follows He Yi Yi, a game designer who finds herself trapped in an ancient virtual reality game. Unable to escape, she discovers that the game's NPCs have gained consciousness. To return to reality, He Yi Yi must assist Gu Nan Feng in becoming the city leader according to the new expansion pack. She disguises herself as a maid to get close to Gu Nan Feng, only to become entangled in a web of conspiracies at the city leader's manor.

The tale takes place during a period when the Tang Dynasty was in conflict with its neighboring kingdom. Lei Fa, the daughter of a highly regarded general from Sai Leung, is informed by her martial arts mentor, the Holy Mother of Lei Mountain, that she is fated to wed a citizen of Tang (revealed to be Sit Ding San). Their union is believed to bring about a period of peace and unity between the two kingdoms. However, Lei Fa faces challenges as Sit Ding San, her intended spouse, is the son of Sit Yan Kwai, a respected general loyal to the Tang Dynasty. The Sit family holds prejudices against Sai Leung citizens due to the ongoing conflict between their lands. Lei Fa must overcome various obstacles to earn the love of Ding San, the acceptance of his family, and the trust and allegiance of the Tang soldiers.

Twenty years ago, the Tong family was falsely accused of treason and sentenced to death. Tong Bik managed to escape with her life, but tragically lost her infant son in the process. Her husband, Ling Fung, was saved from death by a eunuch named Cheung Sing and forced to serve him as a captain of the guards. Ling agreed to serve the eunuch in order to seek revenge on the Szema family, who he believed were responsible for the downfall of the Tong family. Wearing a mask to conceal his identity as a death row convict, Ling remained in the capital to carry out his plan. After Tong Bik's second husband passes away, she decides to seek revenge on the Szema family by setting up a weapons foundry in the capital to compete with them for business. To showcase the foundry's skills, she creates a special sword for a competition and enlists a young man named Mang Lui, who has a disabled mother, to be the swordsman. Unbeknownst to them, a tragic event looms on the horizon as Mang Lui falls in love with Tong Bik's daughter, Wong Yee. Meanwhile, Tsun Wai, the daughter of a renowned doctor, arrives to help heal Mang Lui's mother and also finds herself drawn to him.

Yeesa has journeyed through time and space multiple times to alter her fate, but upon awakening a year later, she discovers a new timeline where familiar faces are not quite the same as before. Struggling with a sense of displacement, she attempts to navigate back to her original timeline, only to face unexpected challenges that could once again reshape her destiny. (Viu)

The women decide to launch their very own eatery. During its opening week, the King pays a visit to dine at the restaurant.

Yue Hong, the second daughter of the Du family, is known for her beauty, intelligence, and singing abilities. She aspires to marry a top scholar and is willing to showcase her talents at Zuixiangfang in hopes of attracting the attention of such a man. Many talented and romantic suitors vie for her hand, but Yue Hong is determined to only marry the number one scholar. Liu Shi Jie, a gifted scholar proficient in various arts, is capable of achieving the top scholar title. However, he is haughty and prefers a simple life away from the limelight. Despite their contrasting personalities and ambitions, Yue Hong manages to ensnare Liu Shi Jie into marrying her. In their marriage, Yue Hong employs various tactics to push Shi Jie into pursuing his scholarly aspirations, leading to a tumultuous relationship filled with challenges.

The tale commences with Gam Sai Wai setting out on a quest to locate Lui Sei Leong in order to remove the poison transmitted to him by his deceased master. Before passing away, Sai Wai's master instructed him to seek out Lui Sei Leong for assistance. Along the way, Sai Wai befriends many individuals and encounters two women, Lai Shing Nam and Kuk Chi Wah, who hold deep affection for him. Engaging in the martial arts world's intrigues, Sai Wai consistently aids those fighting for justice, ultimately transforming into an unwitting hero.

Two decades ago, a highly skilled swordsman emerged in the world of martial arts, solely seeking to challenge other swordsmen. His sword claimed the lives of four leaders from respected sects. In response, Xiao Yu Er and Hua Wu Que, both martial arts masters, decided to confront him to bring back peace. However, both disappeared, and the swordsman vanished as well. Rumors circulated that Xiao Yu Er and Hua Wu Que had given their lives for the pugilist world, becoming legendary figures. Their sons are still present in the pugilist world, but their whereabouts remain unknown. Now, two decades later, the sons have grown up. Will they follow in their fathers' footsteps, who were once enemies turned brothers? The unfolding of truth awaits in this new generation.

Lu Yan, also known as the "General of a Millennium", had been in a deep sleep for three millennia in hopes of bringing back a legendary "Noble Woman"

Xiao Nai is known for his expertise in gaming, as well as his success in basketball, academics, swimming, and running a game company, making him the most popular student on campus