Zhihu Hot List
Latest recorded position: #20 on Sep 16, 2026, 8:44 AM CST.
Across 2 retained daily records, the best recorded rank was #20. From the first retained rank (#20) to the last (#20), this listing held the same rank.
Among Cthulhu-style web novels, is Lord of Mysteries the only widely acclaimed one because we have yet to find the right direction?
克苏鲁式的网文目前只有诡秘之主被广泛认可，是我们没有找到对的方向吗？
ThreadEast first recorded "Among Cthulhu-style web novels, is Lord of Mysteries the only widely acclaimed one because we have yet to find the right direction?" on Sep 15, 2026, 10:11 PM CST. It has been observed on Zhihu Hot List, with 10 hours between the first and latest recorded appearances.
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Original evidence
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#20Source metric: 107 万热度
Original source Daily ranking timeline
Up to 180 recent daily records from retained observations and preserved archives. The best rank and last rank can differ within a day. Times use China Standard Time (UTC+8).
| Day | Platform | Best rank | Last rank | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | Zhihu Hot List | #20 | #20 | 1 |
| 2026-09-15 | Zhihu Hot List | #20 | #20 | 1 |