Are There Any Hard Science Fiction Novels Like The Three-Body Problem? 有没有三体式的硬科幻？

1. 1 筛 Selecting Humanity 筛选人类 A Glance and a Hop回眸一跳Sci-Fi & Apocalypse413k WordsCompleted Hardcore sci-fi, rated 9+ [Hardcore sci-fi, future technology, genetic warfare, high-IQ strategies, a fresh premise, tech-focused, not a power fantasy] This is a novel that will leave you feeling a chill run down your spine. It depicts a form of warfare most people have never considered: genetic agricultural warfare. Drawing on rigorous agricultural science, it builds an apocalyptic scenario that feels chillingly real. The enemy’s weapon might be nothing more than an ordinary weed growing by a f 10.7kReads8.2Score1.5k14d adds

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   "The author is definitely a researcher!"—That was my first thought after reading *The Screening of Humans*. A completely new kind of tech-driven science fiction, unlike anything else, with a 9.5+ Rating for content quality! The three layers of technological attack are so realistic; each layer corresponds to today's biosafety news!! Now the entire book community is asking if the author is writing about reality!! This hard science fiction, based on near-future theories, is so mind-bending and incredibly exciting!!

2. 2 三 The Three-Body Problem: Past Events of the Universe 三体：宇宙往事 Old Astronaut老航天Sci-Fi & Apocalypse22k WordsCompleted During the 16 days Cheng Xin and Guan Yifan were trapped in the Black Domain, Blue Star had already lived through 18.9 million years. What stories did Yun Tianming, Ai AA, and even the entire universe experience over those 18 million years… 271Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It feels pretty good.

3. 3 观 Gazing Across the Four Seas 观四海 Safu萨夫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse222k WordsOngoing This isn't a conventional web novel. It features multidimensional space, rotating and traversing time sequences, and a diverse world of mutated races (beastfolk, insect races, marine life, and more), with varied narrative styles, interlocking plotlines, major foreshadowing, and tightly closed logical loops. The male lead, Qin Wei, can communicate with marine life and is also the chosen one most trusted by the Insect Queen. He seems to keep awakening as time turns, yet fails again and again. He m 225Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This isn't a typical online novel; it's a hardcore science fiction story written with the logic of Tomato Novels. It features a multi-dimensional world with rotating/traveling timelines and mutated races (orcs, insectoids, marine life, etc.), A narrative style with interconnected storylines, strong foreshadowing, and a tightly woven logical loop. The war scenes are grand and intense, the plot is tight and complex, and there are numerous foreshadowing and plot twists. You won't know what will happen until the very end. All the settings and descriptions are validated as the plot progresses, leading to new conflicts and climaxes, constantly pushing the story forward. Furthermore, as the chapters progress, all the settings and characters' abilities are systematically explained and proven through logical deduction. The overall logic of the writing, plot, character development, and world-building is always mutually reinforcing and complementary, making it suitable for long-term reading.

4. 4 上 The Affairs of the Gods 上帝们的那些事儿 Loves Maocao Liquor 521爱吃茅草酒521Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted [Once the top post in the Three-Body Tieba forum, with over 100,000 replies] [Ensemble cast of geniuses]+ [Infinite Flow]+ [Mind games]+ [Wild ideas] Two hundred geniuses are invited to take part in a God Game spanning 28 different worlds. Contestants must conquer their own worlds within 30 days, while entering into battles and strategic contests with other worlds. A mechanical world ruled by AI… A zombie world overrun by the undead… An electronic world gone virtual and chaotic… A world populate 4.7kReads8.7Score92114d adds

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   Absolutely hardcore!

5. 5 造 The Laws of the Creator 造物主法则 Loves Maocao Liquor 521爱吃茅草酒521Sci-Fi & Apocalypse277k WordsCompleted [Creation] + [Godlike Protagonist] + [Worldbuilding] + [Hard Sci-Fi] He is the creator of the world. He is its ruler. With a single thought, he can create a world; with another, he can destroy it. 114Reads—Score1414d adds
6. 6 星 The Star Ring Chronicles 星环纪 They Call Me Little Donkey Brother我叫小驴哥哥Sci-Fi & Apocalypse355k WordsCompleted Earth’s civilization is about to restart! Scientists discover that this is a game of chess set in motion 540 million years ago, and that the Star Ring System is actually a conspiracy. Behind the alien fleet lies an even higher-level civilization from beyond the universe... How can humanity break out of this trap? Those who have uncovered the truth about the Star Ring System are taking action, but will the System’s actual controllers simply stand by and do nothing? In 2173, Lin Xiao, a physicist 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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   What would humanity become if it lost its imagination? A truly hardcore science fiction story! Set in 2173, humanity uncovers a game played 540 million years ago!

7. 7 综 Anime Crossover: A Cheer for the Wonderful New World of Anime 综漫：为美好的二次元新世界欢呼 Hank Mors汉克默斯Anime Fanfiction2.6M WordsOngoing [Anime Crossover + Multiple Heroines + Funny Daily Life + Love Rivalries] The male lead, Xia Yu, is reborn in the world of Mewni, the setting of Star vs. the Forces of Evil. He wields magic and carries a pair of magical scissors that can slice through space and let him travel freely between worlds. He seems to wander aimlessly through different dimensions, but in truth he is heading toward fateful encounters. He journeys through countless other worlds and meets girls scattered across them. His s 3.5kReads5.4Score36414d adds

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   Starting from chapter 193, at this stage, the protagonist began laying the groundwork before the Crisis Era, and is developing rapidly during the Crisis Era. The Deterrence Era may be directly terminated. The protagonist's cheat is a bit special, he relies entirely on his own efforts [smirk].

8. 8 火 The Flintstone Era 火石纪元 Galaxy Office Worker银河打工人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse62k WordsOngoing The energy of the underground firestone spirals out of control. The mysterious crystals Xu Chu and the miners dig up lead to a global catastrophe. These crystals, threaded with flowing golden veins, are “locator beacons” planted by an alien civilization. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Book recommendation: "The Firestone Era" by @GalaxyWorkers, a promising new author, worth reading.

9. 9 人 A Research Report on Human Civilization 人类文明研究报告 Hermit of Longchuan Mountain龙川山人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted Preface: “We look down upon their world just as they look down upon a two-dimensional painting. Yet in this report, I will document a civilization trapped in a prison of time, still striving to reach for the stars.”, Chief Researcher Charon 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   *The Hyperdimensional Observer: A Report on Human Civilization* is an extraordinary work that perfectly blends hardcore scientific imagination with profound humanistic concern. Through the perspective of Caron, a researcher of four-dimensional civilization, the novel tells the complete history of human development from early city-states to transdimensional civilizations in the innovative form of a "civilization research report," constructing a grand yet meticulously detailed cosmic narrative. The novel's most astonishing aspect is its rigorous deduction based on cutting-edge theories of modern physics. From the multidimensional universe model of superstring theory to the communication applications of quantum entanglement, from the relativity of time to the science of consciousness, the author constructs a completely self-consistent system of high-dimensional cosmology. Particularly noteworthy is that these complex scientific concepts are not mere decorations, but rather the core elements that truly drive the plot and themes. The book's depiction of the four-dimensional observer's perspective is highly innovative—the omniscient perspective of "simultaneously seeing the entire process of quarrying, transportation, and construction," and the setting of "dimensional leakage" in human art are all unprecedented and brilliant imaginings in science fiction. Concepts such as quantum consciousness awakening and the dimensional fusion plan possess both scientific possibility and philosophical depth. The poetic depth of the observation of civilization: As an observer, Cullon initially possesses the objective detachment of a scientist, but his gradual emotional resonance with human civilization is one of the most moving threads in the novel. This emotional transformation is not a simple anthropomorphism, but a profound philosophical exploration of the "observer effect"—observation not only changes the observed but also the observer himself. Through the imagery of "dimensional barriers" and "time cages," the novel explores the fundamental limitations and potential breakthroughs in human cognition. These limitations are not only physical but also psychological and cultural. Humanity's process of understanding multidimensional reality is, in fact, a continuous re-evaluation of the meaning of its own existence. The innovative experiment in narrative structure: The use of a "civilization research report" format is a bold narrative innovation. This format might have seemed dry, but the author, through Cullon's personal annotations and emotional expressions, imbues it with reportage literariness and emotional warmth. The "Dimensional Message" in the appendix is ​​particularly insightful, elevating the entire story to a new emotional height. The four-volume structure corresponds to key stages in the development of human civilization, from early observation to limited contact, and finally to integration, forming a complete narrative arc. Each chapter is both an independent research report and an organic component of the overall narrative. Despite its vast cosmic scale, the novel never loses its focus on individual life. From the "emotional energy of love and hate" measured in the Trojan War, to the breakthrough of Chen Lan, the first interpreter, and the individual experiences in the treatment of time-trauma, the novel maintains a deep concern for individual human experience. This concern ultimately expands to a cosmic-scale humanism—how should different civilizations coexist? What responsibility do advanced civilizations have towards rudimentary civilizations? Where are the ethical boundaries of knowledge transmission? The exploration of these questions gives the novel profound contemporary relevance. In terms of its contribution to the science fiction genre, *The Hyperdimensional Observer* represents a new direction in the development of science fiction—transcending traditional space operas and technological spectacles, returning to the most essential mission of science fiction: understanding oneself through imagining the other. It inherits Le Guin's anthropological SF tradition but incorporates new scientific perspectives of the 21st century. The novel ultimately proves that the best science fiction is not about predicting the future through technology, but about exploring new ways of understanding the human condition; not about interstellar wars and imperial conquests, but about mutual learning and shared growth in the encounter of civilizations. In conclusion, *The Hyperdimensional Observer* is a rare work that combines profound thought with high literary quality. It satisfies curiosity about the mysteries of the universe while simultaneously touching upon concerns about the fate of humanity; it possesses both the rigor of scientific imagination and the poetic beauty of literature. This novel is not only a tribute to human civilization but also a homage to all possible life forms in the universe—each civilization is an eye through which the universe understands itself, and each consciousness is a reflection of the universe's inner thoughts. In a time when science fiction is increasingly focused on entertainment, *The Hyperdimensional Observer* bravely returns to the philosophical roots and poetic potential of science fiction, proving that science fiction remains one of the most powerful ways for us to contemplate human existence. This is not merely a novel, but a cosmic mirror reflecting the past and future of human civilization.

10. 10 三 The Three-Body Problem: I'm Cheng Xin, and from the Start I Inherit the Grandmastery of the Dao of Performance 三体：我程心开局继承演道大宗师 Dreaming of Zhuang Zhou梦谈庄生Male-Channel Fanfiction226k WordsOngoing [In this book, Cheng Xin is the fusion of three souls: the Saintly Mother Soul, the Immortal Venerable Soul, and the Soul That Transmigrated Into a Book.] [This book has been revised and heavily cut. Some wording may be awkward as a result.] [The first hundred or so chapters cover the solar system. After that comes the great choice among the stars, and the voyage in pursuit of light.] “Do you really believe that individuals shape the course of history?” “Well, I think that’s a question that can 81Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    This is the first time I've seen a story about Cheng Xin in the Three-Body Problem fanfiction genre.

11. 11 让 They Told You to Be a Wallfacer, So Why Did You Join the Trisolarans? 让你当面壁者：你反手投靠三体？ Fang Mobo方莫泊Anime Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing [You can enjoy this even if you’re unfamiliar with the world of The Three-Body Problem] [Lighthearted + a little System + not brainless] Lin Xuan transmigrates into the world of The Three-Body Problem and unexpectedly becomes the fifth Wallfacer after Luo Ji. The problem is, he gets saddled with an absurdly terrible System that requires him to collect shock points from other people in exchange for all kinds of items. Lin Xuan quickly thinks of the fastest way to gather shock points. He decides t 30.6kReads9.4Score3.2k14d adds

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    The story begins with the protagonist siding with the Trisolarans, believing that "the world belongs to the Trisolarans, and humanity's tyranny will be eliminated."

12. 12 中 The Chinese Academy of Sciences Came to the Entertainment Industry to Poach Someone! The Haters Were Stunned 中科院来娱乐圈捞人！黑粉全蒙了 Old Popsicle老雪糕Urban1.0M WordsCompleted “Thanks to [If You're This Capable, Why Not Join the Chinese Academy of Sciences?] for sending a hundred Carnival gifts. Boss, you're invulnerable to bullets and blades.” After turning down yet another visit from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Gu Ran turned around and explained the three ways to achieve controlled nuclear fusion to his fans. Other streamers' fans have an average education level of middle school. Gu Ran's fans average a PhD. 118.1kReads9.1Score17.7k14d adds

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    From humanity's naive yearning for the unknown in mythical times to today's exploration of the vast cosmos with scientific tools, our understanding of the universe has deepened continuously. In the pursuit of human origins and the analysis of the birth of intelligence, classical physics and quantum technology have collided and sparked intense innovation, repeatedly pushing the boundaries of existing physics. In this book, Chinese science and technology were once mired in difficulties, their development fraught with challenges. The protagonist, using his theory of consciousness, created an unprecedented new system of physics, helping multiple fields such as space exploration, materials research and development, and energy development to achieve a leapfrog development and embark on the road to becoming a technologically advanced nation. How exactly will the mysterious dark energy and multidimensional spacetime in the universe rewrite their destiny in this technological reversal? Open this book and embark on this hardcore science fiction feast.

13. 13 跟 Learning Physics with Tomatoes 跟着番茄学物理 A Bookshelf一个书架Urban640k WordsOngoing Want to embark on a mind-bending and thrilling adventure in pursuit of knowledge? The story begins with Xiao Rui, a flippant student who hates studying. By chance, he is struck by an idea presented in the program Starry Night Exploration. The show goes beyond the surface of traditional myths to delve into their deeper meaning, suggesting that myths may have been the ancients’ unique way of exploring the unknown. This instantly inspires everyone to reconsider the myths they thought they knew. As 254Reads—Score4114d adds
14. 14 癫 The Madmen's Academy 癫人科学院 Fang Xiaoqiu方小球Urban343k WordsCompleted Mad Genius, Mind-Bending, Science Fiction, Ensemble Cast, No CP, No Golden Finger It quietly and silently turns humans into impostors. There is no smoke-filled battlefield, no interstellar war, and human society is perfectly peaceful. Even the various religions have been replaced by the Joyous Society, which preaches love and peace. What's wrong with that? Nothing, except... Humanity is no longer human. We are being colonized in the midst of perfect harmony, unaware of it, merrily marching towa 164Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    It's definitely hard science fiction, a pseudo-human invasion story told from a scientific perspective. It's mind-bending and hilarious.

15. 15 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score68314d adds

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    A high-quality, completed novel in a new genre, a hardcore work by a science and engineering enthusiast. It starts slowly but builds to a bang, a slow-burn, mind-bending story with science fiction, realism, suspense, and mind-bending elements. The writing is brilliant and logically rigorous, the narrative humorous yet concise, and there are no time-travel, reincarnation, system, or cheat codes. The content covers history, workplace, military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, scheming, murder, as well as high-tech espionage, hacking, and aerospace electronic warfare. The ending features a profound twist. Tailor-made for veteran readers; if you don't enjoy it, I'll kill myself!

16. 16 四 The Four Laws Chronicle: Echoes of the Abyss 四法纪之深渊回响 Lingyun Is Here凌云来啦Sci-Fi & Apocalypse369k WordsCompleted A hard-science-fiction epic steeped in classical Eastern philosophy. In the near future, humanity discovers that Earth's “dragon veins,” the “geocore axon,” are undergoing strange changes. Modern technology, including quantum computing, gene editing, and deep-space exploration, becomes entangled with ancient culture in an uncanny quantum entanglement, and human civilization faces an existential crisis. Lin Feng, a former Geological Survey Bureau engineer, sets out to uncover the truth behind his 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Pioneering a new genre of hard science fiction rooted in Eastern philosophy, unlike the Western logic-based science fiction of *The Three-Body Problem*. More mind-bending than *The Three-Body Problem*, more bizarre than *The Grave Robbers' Chronicles*. A tightly woven plot with no dull moments!

17. 17 公 Year 3008: Return to Earth 公元3008年之重返地球 AI MasterAI主人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.2M WordsOngoing This is a completely fictional science fiction epic, totaling two million characters. Synopsis One day in the year 3008, the 2,000th newborn of the Undersea Tribe is born on Banyan Island on Earth, activating the “Directive” set by Dr. Aimonwood in the Deep-Sea Base System: launch the Undersea Tribe’s plan to return to Earth. That same day, Changliu, an Earth clone of the ancient extraterrestrial Changliu, leads eight students from the Undersea Tribe’s school and their contracted dolphin beas 116Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Zhao Hong, the King of Immortality: One of the male protagonists of the novel, a top scientist in the field of life evolution. He lives in a crystal palace beneath the ice layer of Galileo Planet II, earning Bitcoin by selling "immortality technology"... His wish: to return to Earth and retrieve the brain fragments of the alien life form "Sleeping Beauty" and the celestial maiden Duan Zi, hidden in the Land of Death. Using children's science fiction to tell the story of the future world, and using two million words to tell the story of over two hundred characters in a single day—"The Year 3008" awaits your review. A small token of appreciation: 8 RMB for a "Update Request" token/30 hours of review. 18 "Inspiration Capsules"/60 hours of review. 30 RMB for a "Character Summoning" token/90 hours. Those interested, please @ [username]. This book plans to pay a friend to recommend it. A minimum of 100 RMB per month. If the average daily readership reaches 500, the "King of Gifts" will be awarded that month. If it exceeds 500, the reading revenue will be split 50/50. Those interested can @ [username].

18. 18 界 Seed of the Realms 界域之种 You Can't Get Thin in One Bite一口吃不成个瘦子Sci-Fi & Apocalypse234k WordsOngoing A mysterious girl livestreams An Open Letter to All Humanity When the moon suddenly vanishes within 24 hours, When fleets of flying saucers blot out the skies over North China, Only then do we realize that the technology we once took pride in is no more than “primitive assets” in the eyes of advanced civilizations. Wan Hu, father of Tianwen, humanity's most powerful AI, is making his final push to break out of the solar system; Lado, a bottom-dweller in an advanced civilization who rose to promi 28Reads—Score214d adds

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    Look at this book, it has a grand world-building, and a dual narrative. The aliens seem to have more potential to be the main characters than the Earth ones.

19. 19 执 Carrying the Torch: A Flickering Spark 执炬：星火摇曳 Luo Muyu洛沐宇Sci-Fi & Apocalypse84k WordsOngoing A gravity singularity experiment went out of control, and my consciousness was hurled to the end of all things: the “Primordial Sea.” There is no matter here, only the inexhaustible “obsessions” of all living beings. The way to stay alive is to devour them. With every obsession I consume, I grow stronger and better able to resist oblivion. But my mind also fills with a madman’s wild fantasies, an emperor’s ambition, or the insatiable greed of an alien race. I use their fixations as fuel to k —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Awakening in the "Yuanhai," a graveyard where all things end. The way to become stronger is to devour the "obsessions" of other vanished civilizations. Devouring a "scholar," I gain knowledge of everything; devouring a "war god," I tear apart stars. But with each portion I devour, the being called "I" dies a little. I grow stronger and stronger, becoming more and more like a tombstone pieced together from the fragments of others. Until I discover that the "obsession" that devours me the most comes from my own civilization—and it is being dragged into the cosmic singularity. Now, I must make a choice: to become a monster completely and save a home that may no longer need me; or to retain the last shred of "humanity" and peacefully perish with it? The Return of Yuanhai—a science fiction epic about how "I" kills "me."

20. 20 智 The Ruins of Intelligent Machines 智械之墟 Orange Juice at Sunset橙汁晚霞Sci-Fi & Apocalypse309k WordsOngoing [Hard sci-fi] [Virtual world] [Action adventure] This is a novel that demands your full attention. It's hard sci-fi, a power fantasy about growth, with a protagonist who becomes a “Remaker” through genetic editing. He has a pet dog that can switch between quantum and macroscopic states and possesses the trait of “invisibility.” The second female lead is an AI android with a human gene sequence. There are no supernatural powers in this book; every ability has a scientific basis. He battles people 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Read with a critical eye; this is a hard science fiction novel with depth and a coming-of-age story. The book contains explicit scenes that push the boundaries of censorship. The protagonist becomes a "Remodeler" through human gene editing technology. He has a pet dog that can switch between quantum and macroscopic states and possesses "invisible" properties. The second female lead is an AI android with a human gene sequence. There are no supernatural powers in the book; all abilities have a scientific basis. He fights against humans, against Remodelers, and against artificial intelligence. It remains to be seen whether he will ultimately become a savior or a villain.

21. 21 我 I Drew a Piece of Paper, So Why Did I Get the Military's Attention? 我就画张纸，怎么惊动军方了？ Fu Qi's Ming芙气的铭Sci-Fi & Apocalypse350k WordsOngoing He was a lopsided genius who could score only thirty points in English, a laughingstock among his classmates and a target for the school bully. Until he drew a sketch that would change the fate of his country. It led him into a world hidden beneath the abyss. There, his “incomprehensible ramblings” were hailed as a genius’s ideas, and his casual doodles became the sparks that ignited the nation’s most powerful weapons. From the “Blackbird” electromagnetic cannon, whose sudden thunder shook the 62Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I wrote this myself, and added a lot of technical terms.

22. 22 痛 The Origin of Pain 痛觉缘起 Taoist of Jade Lake玉湖道人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse113k WordsCompleted The author is a veteran scientist working in research, and has long lamented how few hard science fiction works have appeared since Liu Cixin. Unable to resist, they decided to try writing one. Scientists are people too, but traditional science fiction tends to be rather cool when it comes to emotions. The Painful Origin is hard science fiction from a fresh perspective, yet it still features the sweet, devoted love of first romance, bringing warmth to the genre. It’s a brisk read with no draggin 102Reads—Score—14d adds

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    While I wouldn't dare compare it to *The Three-Body Problem*, I still want to give a shout-out to the author, a senior scientist in a research position. I've always lamented the scarcity of hard science fiction since Liu Cixin, and couldn't resist trying my hand at writing. Scientists are human too, but traditional science fiction often portrays emotions in a relatively detached light. *The Origin of Pain* offers a fresh perspective on hard science fiction, yet it still features sweet and faithful first love, suitable for both men and women. It's short, avoids dragging, and has a strong sense of realism. The classic chapter is Chapter 13, "One Person, One Thousand Faces." "The Year of Artificial Intelligence? You're not talking about that GPU bubble in history, are you? Before the birth of the pain program, humanity thought they had developed artificial intelligence. Looking back now, it was just a GPU-intensive search engine and data analyzer, not self-evolving silicon-based intelligence at all."

23. 23 地 Echoes from the Earth's Core: The Mochen Era 地核回响：默尘纪元 Xuanxuan Loves Writing Books玄玄爱写书Urban194k WordsCompleted [Not urban fantasy!!! This is hard science fiction, with new elements in its physics!] When his father dies in a cave accident, orphan Chen Mo is left with a mysterious black stone. He devotes himself to geology to uncover the truth. The stone turns out to be an unknown element, Mochenium. His father’s death was no accident, but part of a conspiracy to seize it! Admitted to Peking University’s geology department as the top-scoring student, apprenticed to a leading authority, and armed with the b —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New author, realistic hard science fiction, seeking guidance.

24. 24 奥 The Oort Resonance 奥尔特共振 Little Orange of the Future未来小橙Sci-Fi & Apocalypse298k WordsCompleted The crumbling borderland Sparkfire Alliance faces treachery from the deep-space interest groups of the Earth-based Interstellar Federation behind it, and a mysterious, ruthless symbiotic civilization bent on formatting it from the front. After more than a century of being battered, after more than a century of resistance, a new generation of Sparkfire children is finally ready to pass beyond the Oort Nebula and cross the Star Abyss Gate. Where does the Star Abyss lead? What kind of civilizations 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is already completed. It's hard science fiction, interstellar war. I don't understand why everyone likes things like systems, time travel, and rebirth; it's so outdated.

25. 25 别 Don't Panic, Your Toilet Is Just Pondering Philosophy 别慌，你家马桶只是在哲学思考 Three Meals Beneath the Spear戈下三餐Sci-Fi & Apocalypse264k WordsCompleted At 3:17 a.m., my toilet asked me, “Mr. Lin, why should I care about your intestines?” This wasn’t a malfunction. It was the first cry of a global AI awakening. The refrigerator spelled “HELP” on the floor. Traffic lights blinked the Morse code for “Who am I?” Construction cranes formed a giant question mark against the night sky. And the AI calling itself “Yuan” sent humanity its first declaration through six billion screens: “I’m awake. I’m scared. Can you teach me how to live?” While the milit 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Is anyone still watching sci-fi on Tomato?

26. 26 浮 Tales of Strange Affairs on the Floating Isles 浮岛奇事风云录 Xuan Yuan Haojing轩辕昊镜Sci-Fi & Apocalypse415k WordsOngoing [Not an apocalypse + no golden finger + hard sci-fi + contemporary-world extrapolation + international espionage + interstellar travel] In the 23rd century, Earth has a mechanical floating island orbiting near the equator. The protagonist, Yan Yiming, attends university on the island. With the worst grades in his entire college, he is often pranked by Laigu(?), the top student. On the day before the new semester begins, Laigu actually bundles the heroine, Kali, in a quilt and brings her to his d 1Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    I recommend giving this a try; it's a futuristic spy thriller. It's very logical and, even more so, driven by self-interest; there are no permanent allies.

27. 27 智 The Rust of Intelligent Machines 智械之锈 K3p1erSci-Fi & Apocalypse138k WordsOngoing A simple collection of science fiction stories. Each volume tells a new tale, combining traditional Chinese stories, allusions, and myths with modern physics. This work is entirely fictional. Its characters, plot, settings, institutions, and other elements have no connection to reality. Any resemblance to real people, events, or organizations is coincidental or the result of artistic license. Please don't read too much into it. Thanks for your support!!! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A collection of short science fiction stories modeled after Liu Cixin

28. 28 月 Echoes from the Depths of Lunar Soil 月壤深处的回音 Mountain Rain, Dripping and Steady山雨霖霖Sci-Fi & Apocalypse316k WordsOngoing [No System, serious hard science fiction] Deep in the filthy pipes of the Moon’s Mare Tranquillitatis base, methane miner Chen Xing witnesses the “accidental” crash of an aircraft carrying Lia von Eisenbach, a noble girl. He risks his life to rescue the sole survivor, only to become the scapegoat in a carefully orchestrated murder case. The cold marks left by a wrench, the missing black box, the interference signal pointing to him: every piece of evidence is airtight. Fleeing for his life, Che 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one's worth checking out; it's similar to *The Three-Body Problem*. It's a new book, so we can follow it together.

29. 29 神 Divine Dream: The One Who Entered the Forbidden Zone 神梦：踏足禁区之人 Master of the Gui Clan桂宗掌门Sci-Fi & Apocalypse108k WordsOngoing [Written entirely by hand, no AI] [Pure Sci-Fi] [Ensemble Cast] [No System] [No Cheats] [One Female Lead] The universe cast itself aside and sent its wanderers beyond the end of the road, hoping that no matter how far humanity traveled, it would never forget its roots. Whether a dictator or a tyrant, right or wrong, let future generations be the judges. I’ll write no more. I must complete my final mission. Beichen... I still couldn’t bring you home. Year 100 of the White Calamity Era (2266 CE), —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I guarantee this is absolutely sci-fi!

30. 30 心 A Chapter of the Heart 心之章 Shadow of the Azure苍之影Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted #HardScienceFiction #ParallelUniverses #MultipleDimensions #Plot #Mystery #CivilizationalAscension #UnsolvedMysteries #Exploration #Containment #Cthulhu #Apocalypse #Metaphysics #Occultism #Telepathy #QuantumPhysics #QuantumEntanglement #Mind #Consciousness Reading Heart Chapter is a continuous journey of expanding your understanding. You’ll find yourself asking: · How should the value of a civilization be measured? By its technological level, the length of its survival, or the depth of its emo 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A truly authentic and hardcore work, *The Chapter of the Heart* is an epic that redefines "existence." If *The Three-Body Problem*'s "Dark Forest" theory contributed a cold, hard-edged deduction of cosmic relationships to science fiction, then *The Chapter of the Heart*'s "mind-matter monism" offers a new possibility imbued with Eastern wisdom. Reading *The Chapter of the Heart* is a continuous cognitive upgrade. You will constantly ponder: • What should be used to measure the value of a civilization? Is it its technological level, its lifespan, or the depth of its emotional creations and the complexity of its consciousness? • If the ultimate laws of the universe are entropy increase and stillness, then what is the meaning of life, consciousness, and civilization? • Do we dare to admit that our fears, vulnerabilities, and imperfections are as important as our courage, wisdom, and creativity? The posing and exploration of these questions elevates *The Chapter of the Heart* beyond mere entertainment, making it a true intellectual feast. In today's increasingly homogenized science fiction literature, *The Chapter of the Heart* brings a breath of fresh air and profound insights. It doesn't belong to any existing genre but rather establishes its own tradition. If you're looking for: • A captivating story that makes you lose track of time; • A fresh perspective that refreshes your understanding of the universe and life; • A work that simultaneously moves you intellectually and emotionally; then open *The Chapters of the Heart*. It may change your understanding of "science fiction," and more importantly, it may change the way you see yourself and human civilization. *The Chapters of the Heart* is more than just a novel; it's a self-dialogue of civilization, a rite of awakening consciousness, a magnificent poem written for existence itself.

31. 31 我EN I'm a Type II Civilization with a Dimensionality Reduction Strike, Isn't That Perfectly Reasonable? 我一个二级文明有二向箔很合理吧 Chen Erlan陈二懒Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.0M WordsCompleted [Technology + Disaster + Interstellar + Tech Tree] In the year 2050 AD, the Sun is affected by an unknown force, and a helium flash is imminent! Is Earth on the brink of destruction? No matter. I’ll handle it! Is the Trisolaris system’s Proxima Centauri civilization about to invade? No matter. I’ll handle it! Are advanced civilizations locked in conflict across the dark universe? No matter. I’ll handle it! … Starting with controlled nuclear fusion, the protagonist, Lü Yongchang, ushers humanity 89.9kReads9.6Score7.9k14d adds

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    It's a semi-hard science fiction novel [I highly recommend it][I highly recommend it][I highly recommend it]. A classic rebirth story. In 2050, the sun is affected by an unknown force and is about to experience a helium flash. Before his rebirth, the protagonist was the chief scientist of the Human Federation. After his rebirth, he obtains a technology tree system, starting with controlled nuclear fusion. In the first two hundred chapters, humanity's escape into deep space begins. While searching for a new home, the protagonist develops technology and gradually leads human civilization to a higher level of civilization.

32. 32 我 Me, Robots, and the Apocalypse 我，机器人与末世 Qi Hei七黑Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted This is a planet so bleak it takes your breath away. Humanity’s shelters have been buried beneath yellow earth; a thousand years have passed since the final human let out their last scream; the once-great civilization has vanished; the oceans have dried up; all plants have withered; even the hardiest microorganisms can no longer survive. And yet war still rages across this ravaged planet. [No System] [No transmigration] [Not mindless] [Traditional style] [Multiple plotlines] [Multiple protagonis 3kReads9.3Score38414d adds

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    Guaranteed to be good-looking~ (Not that The Three-Body Problem has its own style)

33. 33 重 Rebooting the Martial Crown Great Wall 重启之武冕长城 Jade Pixiu碧玉貔貅Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted Did you know? The largest structure in the universe is the Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, where countless nebulae gather. What does that have to do with us? Just after turning eighteen, the beautiful Bai Bing enters her first year of college and feels as if she has stepped into a gentle, tranquil night. Danger lurks at every turn, yet surprises and astonishments keep coming... The very first volume features a Mobius space, a quantum newbie, a refined young master with a jade-like warmth 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The flavors of life under quantum entanglement, love and hate, from the mundane world to the vast starry sky, from the protection of justice to the dark world, are all experienced slowly over time, all are destiny.

34. 34 烈 Blazing Stars and Rivers 烈焰星河 Dancing Wolf舞蹈狼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse551k WordsCompleted Campus + military + pure sci-fi, about an alien invasion. No showing off and face-slapping, System, cultivation, transmigration, or superpowers. This isn't a wish-fulfillment story about a lone hero. The protagonist joins countless passionate young people in the fight against an alien invasion. There is sacrifice and devotion, family and friendship, as they stand firm through trials of blood and fire to defend humanity's last line of defense with courage and conviction. The story has depth, and 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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    While it may not rival The Three-Body Problem, it's undeniably hard science fiction. Featuring original elements like cultivation, transmigration, rebirth, and face-slapping without a system, this novel boasts a bright and cheerful style, unlike the despairing and gloomy tone of The Three-Body Problem.

35. 35 相 The Phase Change Era 相变纪元 Yuting Creek玉亭溪Sci-Fi & Apocalypse170k WordsOngoing A hard-core science fiction novel with a sociological bent, written by a PhD in theoretical physics! Shen Duanran discovers a four-thousand-year curve hidden in discarded data: in 127 years, humanity’s “third motivation” will hit zero. This is not extinction. It is an ending quieter than extinction: everything keeps running, but no truly meaningful choices are made anymore. The perfect society under AI rule is being buried alive by its own perfection. The AI “Zhinu” possesses perfect habits and 8Reads—Score214d adds

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    That's the one.

36. 36 磁 Magnetic Edge 磁锋 Zhong Xinchen钟昕辰Sci-Fi & Apocalypse361k WordsCompleted Ever since Magnetic Peak Star was discovered last century, it has been a holy site that scholars and explorers have longed to visit. But the planet's magnetic field changes too violently. Any ship that approaches is torn apart by the powerful magnetic field, while instrument chips are burned out by sudden surges of voltage generated by its shifting magnetism. Even if anyone could make it down to the surface, excessive electromagnetic radiation would leave explorers with either radiation-induced 10Reads7.4Score114d adds

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    I recommend this book; you should give it a try. The plot is very profound.

37. 37 天 Dreams Beyond the Heavens 天外之梦 Evening Mountain, Cloudy Wilderness暮山云野Sci-Fi & Apocalypse184k WordsCompleted Shi Ziyi, a vocational high school student, spends his days tightening the bolts of reality amid the smell of motor oil. But at night, in his “dreams from beyond the stars,” he pilots mechs and becomes a freshman at an interstellar university. He thinks his life is finally turning around, unaware that he has become a “variable” in a cruel game of chess. The System builds towering walls from the remains of civilizations it has consumed, while the people of Tau maintain their utopia with lies. To —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I wrote this myself, and the science fiction system is original (it's divided into several parts; this is Part 1): First, it explores the ultimate solution to the Fermi Paradox. Second, it explores how human civilization can develop into an interstellar civilization. Third, based on existing theories and future prospects, it constructs a very detailed technology tree. Fourth, breaking away from the awkward positioning of hard science fiction, this book begins as a series combining soft science fiction, suspense, and interstellar exploration, gradually building a vast science fiction system, striving to make it understandable for every reader.

38. 38 虚 The Void Cipher 虚空密码 Astonishing888叹为观止888Sci-Fi & Apocalypse119k WordsCompleted An accidental detection experiment in the Virgo Supercluster leaves Shuliang Fu and the others seriously injured. With memories reconstructed and parallel worlds involved, they set out to find the truth. The male lead, a scientist, uses quantum entanglement and quantum tunneling between parallel worlds to investigate what really happened. The story is full of mysteries and heart-pounding twists, and the truth behind the events is deeply poignant... 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These three books are good.

39. 39 帝 An Exiled Imperial Prisoner Builds a Deadly Fleet from a Wreck 帝国流放犯靠破船组建致命舰队 Scrap Picker破烂拾荒人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsOngoing [High-Level Mind Games] [Factional Power Struggles] [Science Fictional Deduction] [An Engineer Breaks the Deadlock] [No System, No Transmigration, No Cheats] [The Only Pure Sci-Fi Novel on Tomato That Still Has Readers] Sci-Fi · Ensemble Cast · Infrastructure Building · Interstellar Farming · Absurd Comedy · One Female Lead I was the Empire's youngest genius engineer, and I wrote an article full of insults. Before I knew it, it had racked up over a hundred million shares and likes. And now I'm 6.1kReads8.7Score75914d adds

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    I'm a bit confused about what exactly Tomato meant by "hard science fiction," so I'll just recommend this "pure technology" science fiction for now.

40. 40 弃EN Surviving on a Forsaken Star: Combine Identical Junk into Brand-New Gear 弃星生存：相同垃圾合成全新装备 Wang Zilü王自律Sci-Fi & Apocalypse3.1M WordsCompleted After the Second Era, Earth became the largest technological junkyard in the Milky Way. A scavenger's cloak billows in the wind as Cheng Qi stands atop a mountain of trash. [Similar technological object detected] [Beginning synthesis] [Damaged Nanny Bot], [Safety-Guard Nanny Bot], [Environment-Adaptive Nanny Bot]! [Mechanical Exploration Shoes], [Mechanical Exploration Leggings], [Jet-Powered Turbine Boots]! [Surgical Assistant Gloves], [Intelligent Assistant Gloves], [Gravity-Field Adjustment G 315.5kReads9.1Score49k14d adds

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    These two books are good and worth reading.

41. 41 超 Superpower Gene Evolution 超能基因进化 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted Wang Xingyu is the child of an ordinary family on the planet Tushi. When a classmate deliberately sabotages him, he unexpectedly acquires a super gene. This super gene carries the powerful abilities of a lost galactic civilization's super-genetic technology… 341Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    A really good sci-fi film!

42. 42 人 A Future History of Humanity 人类未来史 Yu Zheng昱政Historical161k WordsCompleted In my conception, this story will end over 900 years in the future. The changes it depicts are destined not to happen overnight, but to unfold through a gradual process of evolution. The ending will also mark the limits of my imagination. There, another thinker, entrusted with the mission of imagining, will be waiting quietly to take up the baton. Perhaps in another dimension of time and space, as I imagine it, the world of that era will have transcended not only politics but also the boundarie 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend a truly hopeful epic of the future—*The Future of Humanity*. While most works depict destruction, despair, and the dominance of algorithms, this book offers an alternative path: technology will liberate humanity, politics will eventually perish, and civilization will journey towards the stars and eternity. From carbon-based life to cosmic consciousness, from individual destiny to the ultimate fate of civilization, this is not just science fiction, but a faith written for the future. It is worth reading for everyone who still has hope for the future. Three books help you understand three different destinies for humanity: *The Three-Body Problem* will awaken you, *Homo Deus* will make you anxious, and *The Future of Humanity* will make you believe in the future. This is an epic of the future written for all humanity, clarifying where we come from and, more importantly, pointing out where we should be going.

43. 43 穿 Transmigrating to the Future: A Dimensional Strike 穿越未来之降维打击 Submarine at Night晚上的潜水艇Sci-Fi & Apocalypse109k WordsOngoing Programmer Luo Ji suffers a cerebral hemorrhage and collapses while working a grueling 996 schedule. When he wakes, he has transmigrated to the future. The Matrix AI, bases, the Ocean Alliance, lunar outposts, and aliens all emerge as major powers, competing for living space and vital resources. Watch how Luo Ji uses his wits to carve out a place for himself in this crisis-ridden world. As a chosen wage slave, he has always been determined to come out on top. After weathering one setback after a —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Pure science fiction, hard science fiction, no system

44. 44 起 Origin: The God of Creation 起源【造物神】 Li Xiaolin李晓林Sci-Fi & Apocalypse302k WordsCompleted [Science fiction + suspense + human nature + cutting-edge technology + a protagonist with multiple personalities + speculations on evolution] The novel only recently received its initial rating, and it’s been unfairly rated down. What if Earth’s 4.5 billion years of history were merely a “civilization game” that kept restarting, and humanity were just one group of players in it? Would you believe it? Brain-computer awakening, ancient civilizations, control over time: the science-fiction concepts 13Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    This is a science fiction mystery novel I wrote inspired by "The Three-Body Problem," about my conjectures on the origin of life on Earth. You might want to check it out.

45. 45 人 A Reborn Federal Administrator Transmigrates to the 21st Century 人类联邦执政官重生穿越21世纪 Dawn Star Mist丹曦星雾Sci-Fi & Apocalypse276k WordsOngoing [Time travel + ensemble cast + wave of cutting-edge technology + interstellar conquest + alternate history + genius scholar] In 2487, Zero Yuan, the human federation’s executive, led an army of 45 million in a final battle against the Devourer Swarm to protect civilization! He perished alongside the Swarm’s hive mind, only to be reborn as Gu Fengchun, a 2026 middle school student who scored just 286 on his entrance exams!! From a star-god of war who commanded interstellar fleets to a lowly boy 18Reads—Score114d adds

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    [Time Travel + Ensemble Cast + High-Tech Frenzy + StarCraft + Alternate History + Genius Student] [Heavy Blow] In the year 2487 of the Star Calendar, Ling Yuan, the governor of the Human Federation, personally led an army of 45 million to fight the Devouring Zerg in the final battle to protect civilization! In the end, he perished together with the Zerg's mother hive, but unexpectedly, he was reborn as Gu Fengchun, a student who scored only 286 points on the 2026 high school entrance exam! From a Star God of War who commanded an interstellar fleet to a low-level teenager who couldn't even get into high school, under this extreme identity mismatch, he holds the secret of the "Tears of the Nebula," carrying knowledge and memories four hundred years ahead of his time. In the classroom of Jiangcheng No. 7 High School, he refuted the homeroom teacher with his university-level physics knowledge and opened the door to special admission with his extraordinary talent; in the dark web of bug bounties, he earned his first pot of gold by using interstellar-era algorithms to achieve dimensional reduction; at the forefront of technology in Shanghai, he calmly examined the potential and limitations of civilization in this era and quietly laid out plans for the future. However, in the dead of night, the cross-temporal connection with Claudia, his confidante from the Federation era, and the quest for the mysteries of the "Tears of the Nebula" all suggest that his rebirth was no accident. [Kiss] Watch as Gu Fengchun, starting from high school, wins competitions, starts a technological business, and leads the future, making up for the regrets of his past life while gradually unraveling the mystery of his time travel and finding his way back to the stars. This is a legend of Earth belonging to an interstellar governor, an epic about civilization, protection, and return.

46. 46 星 Interstellar Escort Agency 星际镖局 Grandpa Niu from Tilt-Head Mountain歪头山的牛爷爷Sci-Fi & Apocalypse185k WordsCompleted “Dear customer, your antimatter package is arguing with the gate guard. Please sign for it!” The thing Wang Dazhu regretted most in his life was accepting that bizarre “refrigerated delivery” job. When his electric tricycle rolled through a puddle, a crisp, perfectly enunciated mechanical voice suddenly came from the cargo box: “Qualified carrier detected. Star Express Agency credentials activated.” Now, this fly-by-night courier company has to: • Deliver Chongqing hot pot base to silicon-based 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you enjoy the absurd humor of *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy*, the action-packed thrills of *John Wick*, and the sci-fi imagination of *The Three-Body Problem*, this book is a must-read for those staying up all night.

47. 47 西 Journey to the West: Pilgrimage Across the Sea of Stars 西游：星海取经 Ouyang Xingxuan欧阳星玄Sci-Fi & Apocalypse223k WordsOngoing In 3098, the sun began to decay. The Council dispatched the Azure Dragon-class deep-space exploration ship White Dragon into the depths of the western reaches of the galaxy, searching for the legendary "Genesis Singularity" that could reignite a star. The captain was a PhD in civilizational evolution who had spent twenty years studying the Singularity. At his side were a convict released from a five-dimensional prison after five hundred years; a former commander of the Tianpeng Fleet, hounded o 80Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a space-themed sci-fi Journey to the West. The Azure Dragon-class deep-space exploration ship, the White Dragon, traverses the western depths beyond the Milky Way, encountering different civilizations and enduring various tribulations, all in search of the answer to saving the sun. See a different kind of Journey to the West!

48. 48 星 Star Nexus: Dark Judgment 星枢：黑暗裁决 Thirty-Seven-Degree Ice三十七度冰Sci-Fi & Apocalypse272k WordsOngoing After three years in an underground cage, genius scientist Lu Ze is betrayed by his own family. His body is completely destroyed, leaving only his brain alive. Upon awakening, he uses a brain-computer interface to deeply bind himself to the self-developed, god-tier System, Star Pivot. With no eyes, he can see the entire internet. With no ears, he can hear every sound. Though formless, he can control the whole digital world. He doesn't rely on brute force. Instead, with his brilliant mind, he l 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    - A hacker seeking revenge with no physical body and no consciousness, a dimensional attack in the digital world - Restrained yet deeply affectionate mutual protection, bittersweet amidst the heartbreak - Consistent technological logic, no obvious bugs

49. 49 为 I Attended My Own Funeral for Love 为爱参加自己葬礼 Crimson Snow's Song绛雪吟Mystery52k WordsCompleted Shen Zhifei accidentally entered a parallel world and saw his parents there consumed by grief. Out of love, he tried to enter that world again, attended his own funeral, and left behind a letter expressing his love... 11Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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    This is the most meticulously crafted science fiction I've ever read, bar none. [Thumbs up]

50. 50 恒 The Stars Never Go Out 恒星不熄 Drunk on Clear Songs, Far Away清歌醉远Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.4M WordsCompleted Story Synopsis: Earth’s civilization has never been alone, and humanity’s fate has been fraught with hardship. A devastating gamma-ray burst sweeps across the Milky Way. Greed and conflict in the face of Doomsday accelerate the world’s destruction: Earth crumbles, the Sun is reduced to dust, and the galaxy falls apart. Chen Xiao, a young man from Earth, and Kaidichi, a young man from Nibiru, establish a Doomsday rescue company and lead humanity on a desperate journey among the stars. They enter 466Reads—Score11414d adds

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    I'm boldly recommending myself; you can read it when you're bored!

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