Published on December 20, 2025
This week’s top 10 for-male novels showcase a diverse range of stories tailored for male readers, from high-stakes action and cultivation epics to modern urban tales and historical adventures. These selections highlight strong male protagonists navigating challenges, building empires, and achieving greatness. Whether you’re into crime dramas, fantasy worlds, or slice-of-life stories, there’s something here to captivate you.
1. Brother Dao Took The Entertainment Industry By Storm, Fans Beg Me Not To Kill Anymore
Genres: Acting, Action, Celebrities, Crime, Drama, Modern, Mystery, Slice of Life, System Administrator
Xiao He gains a criminal cheat skill that requires him to “stab people” to survive, but discovers a loophole by substituting real crimes with acting performances. He breaks into the entertainment industry as a professional villain, rising to fame with his intense portrayals of murderers, fugitives, and assassins. His “nonexistent acting skills” make him a top award-winning actor, though fans worry he might cross into real crime.
2. 60S: Kicking Aside The White Moonlight, Draining The Family Fortune, And Going To The Countryside
Genres: Hoarding Supplies, Modern, No Harem, Rebirth, Slice of Life, Space, Transmigration
Gu Yunyang transmigrates from the apocalypse back to 1960, into the body of a man mistakenly swapped at birth. In his previous life, he endured hardship and regret after the truth came out. Now reborn, he sees the opportunity to avoid past mistakes, focusing on survival, family, and building a better future during the challenging 1960s era.
3. It’s Reasonable For Me, A Student, To Have Trillions In Assets, Right?
Genres: Comedy, Modern, Rich Protagonist, Romance, Urban
Ye Chen downloads a game called “Monthly Salary of 3,000, I Am the World’s Richest Man” where everything can be bought with real money. Starting with curiosity, he purchases services in-game that manifest in reality, leading to unimaginable wealth. As a student suddenly possessing trillions, he navigates the absurdity of his fortune while dealing with relationships and societal expectations.
4. The Unlucky Eldest Brother Is Going To The Countryside, Why Are You Ungrateful Wolves Crying?
Genres: Urban, Family, Era, Daily Life, Rebirth
Jiang Tiecheng is reborn and relives his life of constant sacrifice for his family, including raising siblings, yielding to his brother, and enduring betrayals. This time, he refuses to take on the overwhelming burdens, choosing instead to go to the countryside and live for himself. His decision sparks reactions from his ungrateful family members who suddenly realize what they’ve lost.
5. 1980S: Hijacking The Village Beauty? I’ll Steal The Educated Youth And Become The Richest!
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Rebirth, Romance, Urban
Chen Yifei is reborn in the 1980s after a lifetime of regret from being manipulated by his fiancée and losing the educated youth he truly loved. This time, he avoids the toxic relationships, marries the kind educated youth instead, and focuses on building wealth. His journey transforms him from a village farmer to a successful businessman in the reform era.
6. I’ve Become An Immortal, But You’re Still Farming Minor Monsters
Genres: Action, Cultivation, Fantasy, Gaming, Progression, Urban
Zhang Yuhe enters a cultivation game that brings real benefits to the world. With top-tier talent, he quietly cultivates while the outside world faces spiritual energy revival and monster threats. As he becomes an immortal, he handles global crises effortlessly, ascending to the heavens while leaving others to maintain peace on Earth.
https://readnovelmtl.com/novel/ive-become-an-immortal-but-youre-still-farming-minor-monsters-rqk3y
7. I Turned My Hometown Into An Earthly Paradise
Genres: Business, Cultivation, Farming, Modern, Rural Life, Slice of Life, Village Building
Returning to his quiet mountain village from the city, a man becomes a leisurely farmer who transforms the area into a paradise. He opens mountain roads, plants premium vegetables, builds new villages, and attracts migrant workers back home. Combining cultivation, farming, and business, he creates a beautiful, prosperous community amidst natural beauty.
https://readnovelmtl.com/novel/i-turned-my-hometown-into-an-earthly-paradise-hxo1i
8. I Cultivated For 10 Years, Invincible Upon Descending The Mountain
Genres: Action, Adventure, Cultivation World, Fantasy, Modern
A Tribulation Transcending mighty figure takes a peerless prodigy as his disciple and enters seclusion for ten years. After his master’s passing, Lin Feng descends the mountain on his sword, beginning his legendary life. With invincible cultivation, he contends against heaven and earth, decisive and ruthless in his pursuit of power.
9. From A Gangster Film: Transported To Hung Hing, Why Make Me Do Good Deeds?
Genres: Adventure, Charity, Crime, Gangster, Urban
Chen Dong transmigrates to 1980s Hong Kong as the right-hand man of a Hung Mun branch head and activates a “Good Deeds Exchange System.” Starting as a gangster, he transforms into a philanthropist through charitable acts, donations, and legitimate business, becoming Hong Kong’s most renowned billionaire while protected by his good deeds.
10. Phone Connected To The Future, Bankruptcy Matters Not
Genres: Comedy, Financial, Modern, Romance, Time Travel
Lu Fan’s phone connects him to his future self, giving him insider knowledge for wealth. He invests in forex but faces rumors of bankruptcy when asking for loans. Despite the chaos, his future knowledge leads to billions, proving that with time travel foresight, financial setbacks are just temporary hurdles.
https://readnovelmtl.com/novel/phone-connected-to-the-future-bankruptcy-matters-not-lx5zz
These top for-male novels offer compelling narratives with strong male leads, perfect for readers seeking action, strategy, and personal growth. From cultivation masters to urban tycoons, each story delivers engaging plots and satisfying arcs. Check back next week for more recommendations, and let us know which one you’re diving into first!