30 BEST WEB NOVELS TO READ IN 2023 [RECOMMENDATIONS]

Here in this article, I will share 30 web novels that you should read. Some may be web novels that you may have read as a comic but trust me when I say that if you start reading these novels you will understand how much better it is compared to comics.

So dear readers, those who are new or experienced in reading web novels try reading any one of the web novels below and be amazed.

1.  My Hollywood System

[Author: DreamThree, 242 Chapters]

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Synopsis:

Will, an aspiring director and a college student was busy dreaming about becoming a successful figure in Hollywood when he found himself on an alternate earth.

The world is almost the same, but wait... all the celebrities, brands, and even renowned works from his world are no more!?

Armed with the Hollywood System, Will Evans will rise to the very pinnacle of stardom.

MCU and DC? I will create them!

F.R.I.E.N.D.S and the Office? I will write them!

Harry Potter and the Lord Of The Rings? I will direct them!

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2. Versatile Superstar: Rise In Hollywood

[Author: DreamThree, 371 Chapters]

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Synopsis:

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"To be a star is to own the world and all the people in it."

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Two years ago, Aiden came to the United States to experience the American Dream. But after sleepless nights of struggle, just when he was on the verge of giving up, a translucent screen flashed in front of him - it was a System!

A System that would make him embark on a journey to Hollywood. And today, he takes his first step by mesmerising the world through his singing!

So come and join him, for his journey, has just begun.

Singing? I'm the best at it.

Acting? I have Oscars lying around in my bathroom; you can practice your acceptance with it.

Movie Direction? They call me the king of the box office.

Novel Writing? Two words: Best Seller.

From creating the highest-selling music album to becoming the world's most famous superhero - Aiden will do everything to write his own legend.

 

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3. I'm really a superstar

[Author: Chang Yu, 1,696 Chapters]

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Synopsis

Zhang Ye was originally a mundane college graduate with aspiring dreams to becoming a star but unfortunately has below-average looks and height. However one day, he woke up and suddenly found himself in a parallel world!

It’s like the same world, but wait a minute…many brands, celebrities and even famous works from his world changed and are gone in this new world! Armed with the profound literary knowledge of his previous world and a heaven-defying Game Ring that gives him magical items, stats and skills, Zhang Ye embarks on a journey to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming famous!

Follow Zhang Ye as he takes the new world by storm, one plagiarized piece at a time, to hilarious reactions!

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4. I'm the King of Technology

Author: Lumydee, 1,624 Chapters

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Synopsis

Chu Yi dies in a car crash and becomes Landon Barn, the illegitimate son of king Barn, ruler of Arcadina. Because his mother was a maid and the king’s greatest disgrace, his father had always despised him. The same could be said for his half-siblings.

When he turned 15, his father announced that the city of Baymard would be given to him, and would no longer be under the empire's control. It was a well-known fact that Baymard’s lands were barren and poverty-stricken... For god’s sake, this was banishment.

His deadbeat father had indirectly banished him from the empire.

Chu Yi woke up in a carriage, on his way to Baymard with a system

"So what if my father hates me? So what if I’m banished?.... I will turn my territory into a modern society"

5. My House of Horrors

Author: I Fix Air-Conditioner, (Completed ) 1,215 Chapters

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Synopsis

The hearse with the weird odour slowed to a stop before the entrance. The sound of pebbles could be heard bouncing on the ceiling. There were footsteps coming from the corridor, and there seemed to be someone sawing next door. The doorknob to the room rattled slightly, and the faucet in the bathroom kept dripping even though it had been screwed shut. There was a rubber ball that rolled on its own underneath the bed. Wet footsteps started to surface one after another on the floor.

At 3 am, Chen Ge held a cleaver in his hand as he hid beside the room heater. The call he was trying to make was finally answered. "Landlord, is this what you meant by 'the house can be a little crowded at night'‽"

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6. My Vampire System

[Author: JKSManga (Chapters- 2060)]

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Synopsis

The Human Race is at war with the Vicious Dalki and when they needed help more than ever, THEY started to come forward.

Humans who had hidden in the shadows for hundreds of years, people with abilities.

Some chose to share their knowledge to the rest of the world in hopes of winning the war, while others kept their abilities to themselves.

Quinn had lost everything to the war, his home, his family and the only thing he had inherited was a crummy old book that he couldn’t even open.

But when the book had finally opened, Quinn was granted a system and his whole life was turned around.

He completed quest after quest and became more powerful, until one day the system gave him a quest he wasn’t sure he could complete.

"It is time to feed!"

"You must drink human blood within 24 hours"

"Your HP will continue to decrease until the task has been completed"

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7. Gourmet Food Supplier

Author: Cat Who Cooks, (Completed) 2,735 Chapters

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Synopsis

In a remote oriental country, there is a small and odd restaurant that has refused the three-star rating by the Michelin Guide several times.

“The price is fairly expensive over there, 288RMB for a set meal of Egg Fried Rice and a bowl of soup. Ah, and an extra small plate of pickled vegetables as well. Even so, there are still a long line of people queuing up and waiting for a taste. Reservations are not accepted there, only waiting and queuing personally is allowed.

“Numerous people fly there on their private planes just to queue up. Furthermore, parking bays and parking spots are not provided there. The service is terrible here. Customers have to clear the tableware themselves and wipe the table as well. For god’s sake, the boss is literally crazy.”

---Michelin Guide

8. Library of Heaven's Path

Author: Heng Sao Tian Ya, (Completed)  2,271 Chapters

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Synopsis

Traversing into another world, Zhang Xuan finds himself becoming an honourable teacher.

Along with his transcension, a mysterious library appears in his mind.

As long as it is something he has seen, regardless of whether it is a human or an object, a book on its weaknesses will be automatically compiled in the library.

Thus, he becomes formidable.

"Monarch Zhuoyang, why do you detest wearing your underwear so much? As an emperor, can't you pay a little more attention to your image?"

"Fairy Linglong, you can always look for me if you find yourself unable to sleep at night. I am skilled in lullabies!"

"And you, Demon Monarch Qiankun! Can you cut down on the garlic? Are you trying to kill me with that stench?"

This is an incredible story about teachers and students, grooming and guiding the greatest experts in the world!

9. Only I Level Up (Solo Leveling)

Author: 추공 (Chugong), (Completed)  270 Chapters

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In this world where Hunters with various magical powers battle monsters from invading the defenceless humanity, Seong Jin-Woo was the weakest of all the Hunters, barely able to make a living.

However, a mysterious System grants him the power of the ‘Player’, setting him on a course for an incredible and often times perilous Journey.

Follow Sang Jin-Woo as he embarks on an adventure to become an unparalleled existence through his “Level-Up” system - the only one in the entire world!

10. The Legendary Mechanic

Author: Qi Peijia, (Completed)  1,463 Chapters 

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Synopsis

What do you do when you wake up and find yourself inside the very game that you love?

What do you do when you realize that you have not only become an NPC - you have even been thrown back in time to before the game even launched!

What will happen when our protagonist's two realities coincide?

Han Xiao was a professional power leveller before his transmigration. Using his past life's knowledge, Han Xiao sweeps through the universe as he prepares for the arrival of the players. This is definitely not your typical transmigration novel.

11. Tales of Demons and Gods

Author: Mad Snail, 496 Chapters

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Synopsis

Killed by a Sage Emperor and reborn as his 13-year-old self, Nie Li was given a second chance at life. A second chance to change everything and save his loved ones and his beloved city. He shall once again battle with the Sage Emperor to avenge his death and those of his beloved. With the vast knowledge of hundred years of life he accumulated in his previous life, wielding the strongest demon spirits, he shall reach the pinnacle of Martial Arts.

Enmities of the past will be settled in this new lifetime. “Since I’m back, then in this lifetime, I shall become the King of the Gods that dominate everything. Let everything else tremble beneath my feet!”

12. King of Gods

Author: Fast Food Restaurant, (Completed)  1,585 Chapters

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Synopsis

His will is tough and unwilling to be normal. However, being born in a small family branch his pathway was destined to be this way.

One day his left eye merges with the eye of an Ancient God in an accident. From that moment onwards, he turns from a fish into a dragon.

He rises like a star, and walks the path of a legendary cultivator.

From being a tiny, small ant at the bottom of the world, he rises step by step, into a place full of powerful sects, strong ancient clans and countless geniuses.

This is an era of legends.

13. Immortal Mortal

Author: Goose Five, (Completed)  1,230 Chapters

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Synopsis

Here, only those with spiritual roots can cultivate while those with mortal roots are destined to stay mortal.

Mo Wuji only has mortal roots, but will he only remain as a mortal?

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Watch as Mo Wuji fights against this destiny with his grit and tenacity. Feel your hearts pound as he goes through exciting adventures and encounters. Cry as tragedies befall him. Smile as he crushes his enemies and forges his own path. Where will his cultivation ultimately lead him?

14. God of Slaughter

Author: Ni Cang Tian, (Completed)  1,618 Chapters

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Synopsis

Growing up parentless, Shi Yan, who was left with a large amount of inheritance money, bore a general disinterest in life.

The only times he felt alive was when adrenaline coursed through his veins. He quickly found that extreme sports, Bungy jumping, cave diving & skydiving, gave him the biggest kicks. The bigger the adrenaline kick, the closer he was to death, the more alive he felt.

Waking up in a pile of dead bodies in an unknown land, after a diving adventure had ended disastrously, he quickly realizes the body he now possessed was not his own.

Follow Shi Yan as he explores this new world where danger lurks around every corner, and death is only a breath away; a world in which Shi Yan could not feel any more alive.

15. Gourmet of Another World

Author: Li Hongtian, (Completed)  1,851 Chapters

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Synopsis

In a fantasy world where martial artists can split mountains and creeks with a wave of their hand and break rivers with a kick, there exists a little restaurant like this.

The restaurant isn't large, but it is a place where countless apex existences will rush into.

There, you can taste egg-fried rice made from phoenix eggs and dragon blood rice.

There, you can drink strong wine brewed from vermillion fruit and water from the fountain of life.

There, you can taste the barbecued meat of a ninth-grade supreme beast sprinkled with black pepper.

What? You want to abduct the chef? That's not going to happen, because there's a tenth-grade divine beast, the Hellhound, lying at the entrance.

Oh, that chef also has a robotic assistant that killed a ninth-grade supreme being with a single hand and a group of crazy women whose stomachs were conquered.

16. Endless Path: Infinite Cosmos

Author: Einlion, 2,356 Chapters

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Synopsis

Vahn was an atypical youth. Due to a rare mutation, his blood had the potential to target and attack ailments within the human body. Touted as a universal cure, people had elevated his status above the norm and given him the classification "Panacea". In the media, he was hailed as a great hero who would usher in a new era of human wellness. However, behind the scenes, things weren't so bright. Being a unique individual, Vahn spent his entire youth locked up in a lab with various scientists and research teams using his body and blood to perform endless amounts of experiments. The only solace in his suffering was the various anime and manga made available to him between experiments. He often imagined himself as the protagonist in a world of his own, finally in control of his own destiny. For years he nurtured this desire until at the age of 14 he died when an organization tried to kidnap him from the lab...

"Finally, I don't have to suffer anymore..."

This was Vahn's last thought as he faded into the endless black abyss...

"You poor soul."

17. Mystical Journey

Author: Get Lost, (Completed)  1,375 Chapters

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Synopsis

One moment, Luo Jing was at the brink of death after accidentally touching a power outlet while showering. The next, he was in the body of a man named Garen, with memories of a past he was never a part of flowing into his head. As he slowly gets used to the body of Garen, he begins to explore a planet beyond his own logical comprehension. His journey will see him go from surviving in a planet locked in the 20th century, to wielding secret techniques so powerful that they level cities overnight. However, his journey doesn’t end with Garen. Instead this is but the first of many bodies that Luo Jing will come to wield in his mystical journey between worlds.

18. Ultimate Scheming System

Author: Lord of the Common People, 1,566 Chapters

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Synopsis

I am the best when it comes to taking divergent paths. With just a flip of my hand, I shall take the path less commonly travelled. I search far and wide, only to find myself unbeatable and unrivaled. So now I ask, who else can match my awesomeness?

Acting tough is second nature to me and I am a lone wolf.

The road is long and winding but I shan’t feel lonely as long as I am able to act tough!

Life and death bore me and I do whatever I deem fit.

“Young man, way back when I started acting tough, you were still learning how to put on your underpants!” Xu Que thus decided to take the path of acting tough. He decided to act tough every single god-damned day. If he wasn’t acting tough, he was scheming for the best way to act tough!

19. The Strongest System

Author: Xin Feng,  (Completed)  1,159 Chapters

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Synopsis

Yours Truly shall have all of you bow down to me!

Arriving in this brand-new world, Lin Fan found himself in possession of a system which allows him to level up indefinitely unbounded by the limitations of this world. Upon learning a powerful technique of Monkey Steals Peaches, Lin Fan realises that he’s poised to literally become the strongest person in this entire world. But of course, how boring would that be unless the whole world gets to know about his great name?

Shameless. Righteous. Smart. Lin Fan will let no one (or balls) stand in his way to glory!

Hilarious for all the wrong reasons and exciting for all the right ones, this novel will definitely have you roaring out in laughter and set your blood pumping all at the same time. Join us in this rollercoaster of a masterpiece with Lin Fan and his trusty sidekicks as he shows the world what it truly means to be YOURS TRULY.

There is a person, whose entire life is a legend.

There is a person, whose extraordinariness radiates from his brows

There is a person, his name is Lin Fan.

Everybody: “Lin Fan, I want to have your babies.”

A dominating life of unrestrained swag needs no explanation.

20. The Invincible Dragon Emperor

Author: Yao Ye,  1,295 Chapters

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Synopsis

On the Great Land of China, forces clashed for the sake of supremacy and Bloodline Warriors ran amok; the conflict of the strong threatened to shatter heaven and earth. A young man named Lu Li—nothing more than a humble Coffin Carrier from the Northern Desert—came along with Lu Ling, his sister. The two were regarded as puny insects and bullied, but little did people know that Lu Li had the strongest Bloodline in him of them all.

He mounted the most handsome of horses and drank the strongest of wines;

He bedded the most beautiful of ladies and murdered the most hated of people;

He told a huge lie and carried with him an ill reputation undeserved;

He travelled all by his lonesome and danced with devils;

He had given his word that he would come back, that he would be strong.

And it was because of this that she was still waiting in the city—alone.

21. Monster Paradise

Author: Nuclear Warhead Cooked in Wine, (Completed)  1,935 Chapters

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Synopsis

Lin Huang was a 15-year-old boy from Earth, on a path to live his life in a world full of monsters. With his younger sister in his care, and given only 91 days to live, the odds were not in his favour at all... That is until, he killed a vicious vampire, purely by accident. With a twist in his tale, his life was changed completely. As he fought his way through this world with the help of his troops made of men and monsters, the boy sets his sights on a much larger ambition of becoming the greatest monster hunter in the world!

22. Shadow Hack

Author: Great Lord of Cloudland,  (Completed)  989 Chapters

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Synopsis

By coincidence, Li Yunmu found a super machine from humanity’s age of darkness. From that point onwards, his ordinary life would never be the same! Aptitude? Innate talent? What are these? Could they be eaten?

I have neither aptitude nor innate skill, but my shadow can level up using hacks. Experience, Ability points, battle prowess…….all of them could be hacked. Even while he is asleep or tired, he could still increase his skills.

[Ding, your shadow has killed an ant, you have gained experience points and ability points.]

[Ding, your shadow has successfully killed a dragonfly, it dropped a dimensional box.]

Crap, even killing insects can also increase his experience and get him rewards. What else!

23. Super Gene

Author: Twelve-Winged Dark Seraphim, (Completed)  3,462 Chapters

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Synopsis

In the magnificent interstellar era, mankind has finally developed teleport technology, but when trying to teleport, they are not sent to the future, the past, or any land known to men...

This mysterious space is called God’s Sanctuary, where lived numerous unknown creatures. Here, humans will make the greatest leap in their evolution to create the most glorious epoch in history.

"Sacred-blood creature black beetle killed. Beast soul of sacred-blood black beetle gained. Eat the meat of sacred-blood black beetle to gain 0 to 10 geno points randomly."

24. Super dragon slaughtering System

Author: EasternDragon

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Synopsis

In the mainland dragon continent, humans can also cultivate. But even if human beings are strong, they will still be suppressed by the dragons. The true ruler of the mainland are the Dragons! Ning Qi was a young mafia boss on the earth, but was betrayed by his most competent subordinate who pushed him down the cliff. When he woke up, he found himself reincarnated in the dragon continent. At the same time, the SUPER DRAGON SLAUGHTERING SYSTEM was also activated, which changed his fate. Who are Ning Qi’s biological parents? Where are they? On this continent, how is Ning Qi’s past-life identity amazing?

25. I really want to go Against the Sky

Author: MoonChasingSun

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Synopsis

You boiled two eggs, Culinary skills +1.

You chewed a mouthful of cereal, your jaw is strengthened.

You are riding a bicycle, driving ability +1

you gazed at the beauty, your mood is very pleasant, your kidney function has been strengthened, Appraisal ability +1.

You see elderly women dancing in the public square, you can’t help but want to swing with their rhythm, dance skills +1.

You glanced at the newspaper, your reading ability is strengthened, knowledge experience +1.

You sneezed, your disease resistance has improved.

You took cold medicine, toxin resistance is improved, medicine proficiency +1.

You observe nurse use injection, your basic medical skills are strengthened, medical skills +1.

…… I don’t know what’s going on, my strength is improving even if I’m drinking cold water. I don’t want to stop, but I’m so worried…

26. Let me game in peace

Author: Twelve-Winged Dark Seraphim, (Completed)  1,905 Chapters

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Synopsis

1 drop of blood = 1-Up

Other people game overnight, I game overnight and bleed.

Ever since the dimensional storms descended upon Earth, numerous dimensional zones have appeared, bringing with them all kinds of dimensional creatures—Immortals, Buddhas, Devils, Angels, Elves, etc.

Yet, all these strange dimensional zones can turn into dungeon instances on my phone. Other people risk their lives adventuring, I spend all my time gaming.

Monsters drop dimensional crystals that boost stats, imbue new skills, and join me as Companion Beasts. These Companion Beasts fight alongside me or alone, augmenting me with their skills and strength. Rare monsters in real life? I'll just restart the game with a drop of blood to grind it.

I really need a blood transfusion.

27. Super Detective in the Fictional World

[Author: Icy Plain's Three Elegance, 2,098 Chapters]

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Synopsis

Luke has transmigrated to the United States, but eventually realizes that this United States is different from the United States of his previous life. Here, the superpowers and characters from the movies in his previous life actually exist. How will Luke fare in a world where such terrifying superpowers exist?

Fortunately, he has a cheat – the Super Detective System.

Join Luke on his new journey toward becoming a detective.

28. Trafford's Trading Club

[Author: White Jade of Sunset Mountain, 547 Chapters]

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Synopsis

Luo Qiu became the boss of a ‘club’ by chance.

It was a weird club that sold strange items, assisted by a servant girl with 300 years of work experience. Countless people with dreams, hopes and ambitions came to the club, exchanging everything precious they owned just to fulfil their desires. They would offer their lifespan, items, and even their soul. Each successful trade would increase Luo Qiu’s lifespan by a little.

“Tribute successful, your lifespan has increased by 99 years.”

Thus, Luo Qiu began his endless life as the club’s boss.

29. Reincarnated as an Energy with a System 

[Author: Snoring_Panda, 1,067 Chapters]

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Synopsis

[DISCLAIMER: This is not a cultivation novel, even though it turns

into one for a bit towards the beginning]

Follow Ning's journey as he travels through different worlds with different energies in a multiversal adventure.

30. The Evolution of a Goblin to the peak

[Author: DonnEll, 769 Chapters]

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Synopsis

The fantasy VRMMORPG, Battle Worlds, is one of the most played games in the world.

In this game, there's a legendary player that could defeat a "Boss" on his own.

His name is Blood(In-Game-Name).

Blood is a legendary player that surpassed all the players in the world. He completed hundreds of quests and dungeon raids alone.

When Blood was going to log off, suddenly the virtual capsule that he was wearing exploded causing him to die.

His soul didn't go to the cycle of reincarnation but it was sucked by something causing him to transmigrate into a body of Goblin.

This is a story about a boy that was transmigrated in the body of a Goblin. Follow him as he rises through the ranks and become the most powerful monster in the world.