Novels like The Lonely Dynasty
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- 1 A Physics PhD's Path to the Throne 物理博士的皇帝之路 After an accident, Li Chen transmigrates to the era of the Five Kingdoms of the Central Plains and becomes the son of the Great Chu Kingdom’s General Who Guards the West. A PhD in physics, he invents all sorts of strange and ingenious devices. After a coup, he is drawn into the struggle at the heart of the political world, where he uncovers the mystery of his own origins. One puzzle after another is gradually solved as he wages war across the Five Kingdoms and ultimately ascends the throne. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Great Landowner in a Chaotic Age 乱世大地主 “Your Majesty, please ascend the throne!” Li Anran shook his head again and again. All he wanted was to be a landlord. “I’m not an emperor. I’m just a landlord!” The elderly adviser’s face darkened. Pointing at the prime minister’s robes he was wearing, he asked, “If you’re the landlord, then what am I?” Without even looking up, Li Anran replied, “The steward.” The old man’s expression turned even uglier. He pointed at the civil and military officials below and asked, “Then what are they?” “Farm —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Xuanhuan: Your Majesty, Please Stop Ruining the Kingdom! 玄幻:陛下，求您别败国了！ Qin Changsheng becomes an emperor from the start and gains the support of the Ultimate Foolish Emperor System. He can live forever as long as he brings his country to ruin! And so begins his long career of ruining the kingdom… Qin Changsheng: I imposed heavy corvee labor and raised taxes. Why do you support me even more? As he watches the Qin Kingdom grow ever more prosperous, Qin Changsheng can only say that ruining the country is far too difficult! —Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 4 Late Ming: The Winner Takes All 明末胜者为王 In the final years of the Ming Dynasty, war flares across the land. At this critical moment, Lin Yi makes a solemn vow: this is no youthful boast. He will make sure the victor rules! 63Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 5 I Refuse to Be a Puppet Emperor 朕才不做傀儡皇帝 A young man dies after sacrificing himself to save someone, then is reborn as an emperor in another world, carrying a summoning compendium. What do you mean, emperor? The emperor has left the palace, and I'm supposed to be a puppet ruler? Xue Li: "Your Majesty, I was too late to save you." The Empress: "His Majesty is the true Son of the Dragon. Who would dare disobey him?" The ministers: "Your Majesty, restore our fallen realm and avenge the humiliation of the Great Liang. We pledge our lives t 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 6 The Emperor’s Grand Ambitions 皇图霸业 A hostage prince returns home, setting in motion a hidden struggle among eight princes for the throne. A war lasting three years completely exposes the Great Yan Empire’s weakness beneath its show of strength. By then, the Six Kingdoms are already at war, and the land has fallen into chaos. In this age of great upheaval, watch how the Ninth Prince, Ji Qingchen, strives to secure the northern frontier, strengthen the nation through reform, marry the woman he loves, and ultimately claim dominion o 3Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 7 Conquering Another World: The Enemy Has Too Many Famous Generals, and I'm Panicking 异世争霸：对面名将太多我有点慌 [Reborn in another world, dynastic power struggle, villain’s rise, no System, fantasy] Tired of the same old dynastic power struggles? Here’s something different. The eight great dynasties of Dongming, Xitang, Nanhan, Beiyuan, Zhong Song, and others hold the highest authority… Xiang Yu faces off against the Three Heroes of the Early Han, Sima Yi matches wits with Guiguzi, and Yang Youji shoots Xue Rengui with an arrow… The wildest war between worlds, the greatest gathering of civil and military 840Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Heavenly Conquest 征天战途 A soul from another world arrives. What kind of storm will he unleash in this life? Was his arrival an accident, or is someone pulling the strings? Can he clear every obstacle, shatter every illusion, and fight his way along a heaven-defying path to break the heavens, command the universe, and seize the firmament? 1.2kReads8.5Score11614d adds
- 9 The Golden Age of Great Zhou 大周盛世 Across two lifetimes, Lin Yuan yearned for freedom and thought he could live a carefree life. But the struggle between imperial power and the great aristocratic clans has only just begun. Left with no choice, Lin Yuan must step into the spotlight and take part in reform. Wherever the Way lies, I will go there, even if a thousand stand in my way! 574Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 10 The Laziest Emperor 最懒皇帝 "History remembers him as the laziest emperor ever... On his first plane ride, he was caught in a crash and somehow transmigrated into the body of the young crown prince of the Ming Dynasty. His startling words won the emperor's favor. Though young when he ascended the throne, he was shrewd and meticulous, using ruthless methods to cow those with treacherous ambitions. His sound policies made the nation rich and its people strong, while his invincible army pacified the realm and spread the empir 858Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 11 Xuanhuan: All the Nations of the Heavens, Stand at Attention 玄幻：诸天万国，全体起立 [Invincible + Emperor + Expanding the Realm] Reborn during his reign, Wu Mian obtains the System [Myriad Nations Divine Seal]. It can survey the attributes of all things and gather a nation's fortune. What’s more, depending on what Wu Mian does, it can trigger incredible changes, copying armies from myriad worlds: the Black God Guards, the Imperial Guard, the Demonic Flame Corps, and more. It can do anything. It can even copy great generals from myriad worlds, from the God of War Lu Bu to the P 9Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 12 Chronicles of Yanhuang 炎黄记 Synopsis: [Fortune Dynasties + Humanity + Emperors + The Hundred Schools of Thought] The path of the Great Dao has been severed, and the river of time has vanished. The sages of humanity cut off the river of time and passed down supreme teachings. The ancient clans wage war once more, and the horns of a new era pierce through the barriers of eternity. Humanity returns. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Flying Clouds in Another World 异世飞云 Doomed to die young! A good-for-nothing at martial arts! Trash techniques! Enemies all around! What can he do? Endure humiliation, train with all his might, defy fate, and be reborn! Fight for a chance to live! Terrible news: his closest friend is dead, and his enemies are powerful. Should he swallow his anger and stay silent? Never! Build up his strength, plan carefully, and make his name before leaving home! What a surprise! The imperial capital is bustling, and dragons and tigers fight fo 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Great Demon Dynasty 大魔朝 The Demon Lord is reborn, and blood will stain the world! Across the nine realms beneath the heavens, demonic thoughts know no bounds! In his previous life, he dominated the Demon Realm for three thousand years, yet never reached the peak. In this life, Lin Mu is reborn in the mortal realm and returns to the ancient kingdom of Dayue. This time, he is determined to reach the summit of demonic cultivation! Demon cultivators are bloodthirsty and do as they please. Once they become demons, they can 330Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 15 A Frail Prince, Surrounded by Experts! 体虚皇子，身边高手如云！ My new novel, Don’t Look, You’ll Cry, is now complete! Su De, the sixth prince of the Great Dynasty, is forced into the struggle for the throne. He suffers from a chronic cold illness, yet is surrounded by countless masters. What could make him so captivating? Read on to find out! It’s a short story, so please be patient as you read! My writing is still immature, so I hope you’ll be forgiving. 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Son of Heaven in the Warring States 战国天子 After a car accident, I plunged into a lake and transmigrated to the Warring States period, taking over the body of the son of the Lord of Western Zhou. With Qin poised to destroy Zhou, how can I turn the tide and save myself and my state from extinction? Amid the chaos of war, how will I navigate the treacherous rivalries between the feudal lords and secure a place to survive? Then watch as an iron-blooded army unifies China and sends the world its fiercest warning: Whoever dares invade China, 145Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 17 The Iron-Blooded Villain of the Southern Song 南宋铁血奸雄 I was merciful, yet I slaughtered and killed. I was foolish, yet I mastered the world. I was virtuous, yet I danced with demons. I was lowly, yet I ruled over all. 377Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 18 The Xuanhuan Emperor: An Invincible Domain from the Start 玄幻帝皇之开局无敌领域 Level One: Emperor’s Domain. Within the domain, the Host is invincible. Any warrior who enters can be forcibly weakened through the domain until they are weaker than the Host, so that a single poke from one of his fingers would kill them. Level Two: Awaken the divine skill Enhance All Things, which can directly strengthen civil officials and military officers, mountains and rivers, and all things in the world within the domain. Level Three: Awaken the divine skill Invest Gods and Demons. Within 290Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 19 A Grand Vision in a Chaotic Age 乱世宏图 If only a strong hero could pull down the Milky Way and wash the weapons clean, so they would never be needed again. 1.7kReads8.9Score17614d adds
- 20 Endless Emperor Summoning System 无尽帝皇召唤系统 On the Shattered Origin Continent, countless races stand side by side, and a hundred nations vie for supremacy. In this age of warring states, how will Xia Yuan face the challenge? Watch as a real estate agent from Earth builds a Central Province of his own! “With me at the center and the nations as its provinces, I shall forge the Great Xia Central Province!” Numerous civil officials and generals, all kinds of military units and legions, as well as mythical figures, rare treasures, and exotic b 1.6kReads7.5Score10914d adds
- 21 Reborn as the Supreme Emperor 重生之无上帝王 Reborn in a parallel world, he becomes the ruler of a nation and leads his civil and military officials to conquer the world and unite the Central Plains. He wins a vast army in a lottery. No matter how powerful the nation or opponent, all will be reduced to blood and ruins beneath his invincible iron hooves... 890Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 22 Back in the Sui Dynasty as a Tyrant 回到隋朝当暴君 In the eleventh year of Daye, the Sui Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse. Yang Yunkai, who has transmigrated, becomes Emperor Yang of Sui and finds himself facing a complete mess. The great clans are frantically undermining the court, rebel kings are wreaking havoc across the land, the Turks are watching hungrily from the north, and Goguryeo keeps causing trouble. In that case, there's nothing more to say: life and death be damned, if you won't submit, I'll fight! Anyone who dares to die, 5Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 23 Legends of the Eight Wildernesses 八荒风云记 Tian Rang, a graduate student in history, accidentally transmigrates to the Great Zhou dynasty and becomes a refugee with a brain injury. In a world where powerful clans monopolize the recommendation system and family status determines one’s fate, he has neither an illustrious background nor a fortune. His only asset is all the history he has read. Starting out as a lowly clerk in the service of a powerful clan, Tian Rang carefully navigates an age of chaos where eleven warlords rise, unwittingl 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Ultimate Crown Prince 极品皇太子 The man standing before you is the most outrageous and one-of-a-kind crown prince in history! He talks back to the emperor, catches corrupt officials, wreaks havoc in the capital, puts down rebels, conquers cities, and charms beauties. Before he knows it, he's living the dream: drunk with beauties in his arms, awake with the fate of the world in his hands! Everyone urges him to ascend the throne, but... “Help! I don't want to be emperor!” 4.2kReads8.6Score35114d adds
- 25 I Want to Build a Cultivation Dynasty 我欲建修仙运朝 The Xuanhuang Cultivation World is divided into five continents: the Northern Wilderness, the Western Barbarian Lands, the Southern Heavens, the Eastern Riverlands, and the central Tianyuan Continent. Each continent holds the legacy of humanity's Dao. Lei Tiandi begins as the young clan leader of a small family in the Northern Wilderness. Drawing on memories from his previous life, as well as the knowledge and intelligence he gained in the Earth Village, he steadily builds a cultivation dynasty 59Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 A Temp Worker at the Funeral Home 在殡仪馆的临时工 This story begins with a family that runs a funeral home. In this web novel, you'll encounter some of the funeral home's strange and bizarre events. I'll tell it in the first person, starting from the moment I die and enter the funeral home, all the way until my soul scatters and vanishes through its towering chimney. What form does the human soul take? What does it do? Some say that after death, the body becomes 24 grams lighter. Is that really the weight of the soul? I'll answer these question —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Eighth Prince of Great Xia Can Summon Wuxia Heroes 大夏八皇子，能召唤武侠人物 His soul transmigrated into the body of the eighth prince of Great Xia, whose cultivation had been crippled. Along with him came the essential golden key for anyone who transmigrated: a Summoning System. Using the martial arts experts it summoned each month, he secretly laid his plans, then ultimately swept aside all opposition with overwhelming strength. 2kReads6.8Score11314d adds
- 28 The Path to Conquest 枭雄争霸之路 “Since you’re not going to school anymore, starting tomorrow, you’re coming with me to hoe the fields and spread fertilizer,” Zhang Fengjun said gruffly. His family had more than two hectares of corn. To help it grow well, they had to loosen the soil once in summer, which was called hoeing in the north, and fertilize it a second time. “I’m not going!” Zhang Qiang said. “What did you say?” Zhang Fengjun glared at Zhang Qiang and demanded loudly. I’m going to make my own way in the world! The road —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Conquer the World 争霸天下 There are only two reliable ways to solve a problem: money and a blade. There are no shortcuts to climbing your way up, and if there are, they’re only for those who are better prepared. In times of peace, Fang Jie wanted to live as a wealthy landowner, but failed. In times of chaos, Fang Jie wanted to live in peace, but failed again. So he fought to rule the realm. 87Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 30 Transmigrate to the Five Dynasties and Become Emperor 穿越五代做皇帝 Themes: romance, warfare, and alternate history, with romance at the heart of the story. A modern soldier transmigrates to the Later Tang period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, bringing all his gear with him. He earns the emperor's favor and performs one extraordinary feat after another. Then the emperor dies in a coup, and the protagonist carves out a territory of his own before founding a state and claiming the throne... 658Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 31 I Am a Tyrant in the Spring and Autumn Period 我在春秋当暴君 Xu Ling transmigrates to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period and becomes the ruler of a small state. While the other states are still using bronze, Xu Ling smelts iron. While scholars and officials still need five carts to carry their bamboo slips when they travel, Xu Ling develops the first sheet of paper of the Spring and Autumn era. While the Son of Heaven of Zhou eats ant paste every day, Xu Ling has already started eating spicy hot pot. And so, Xu Ling establishes a powerful Spr 819Reads7.6Score10114d adds
- 32 The Discarded Prince Becomes King 废子为王 The people of the entire city have lost all hope of surviving, and the city’s commander has ordered everyone to die fighting when the walls fall. Just then, a tiger’s roar thunders across the sky. One black flag after another appears on the horizon. “B-black flags! It’s the Seventh Prince! The Seventh Prince is here! We’re saved...” Hold Jin’an at all costs, drive out the Japanese pirates, unify the Central Plains, sweep across the land... 1.2kReads8.9Score16214d adds
- 33 Dynasty Wars: I Killed My Brother-in-Law with My Own Hands from the Start 王朝争霸：开局我亲手斩了妹夫 No System, no heroine, no transmigration. Rivers of blood, bones paving the way. After fifteen years in a dream of yellow millet, Li Anzhi's temperament changed completely. He no longer wanted to follow the same path he had in the dream. The first thing he did upon waking was send his beastly brother-in-law, the emperor's son-in-law, and the son of the Minister of Justice to the executioner's block. Sometimes, solving a problem doesn't have to rely on brains alone. A knife works just as well. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 I Want to Be a Wise Ruler 我要做明君 He wakes up as a puppet emperor, with treacherous ministers ruling at home and enemy nations invading from abroad. Cede territory? Pay reparations? Arrange a marriage alliance? “I'll make you give it all back, one by one.” 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Li Zhi: With the Help of a Transmigrator, I Overthrow the Tang Dynasty! 李治：靠着穿越者，我推翻大唐！ [Seppuku!] Life is hard enough as it is. All I can do is read novels to relax! Transmigrator One: “A waterfall plunges three thousand feet, and I forgot to bring toilet paper!” Transmigrator Two: “Good sir, did you transmigrate here too?” Transmigrator One: “You too? A fellow countryman?” Li Zhi approaches with a beaming smile: “You two, what do you mean by ‘transmigrate’? Anyway, I have a little black room that’s been ready for you both for quite some time. After you!” The transmigrators: “You’ 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Xuanhuan: The Dou Clan's Rise in the Eastern Han Dynasty 玄幻东汉之窦氏崛起 [Three Kingdoms, xuanhuan, harem, wish fulfillment, meticulous] An orphan who should have lived an ordinary life accidentally devours the remnant soul of someone who transmigrated, learning how the tides of the realm will turn. As the sole heir to a fortune worth billions, Dou Fu, the legitimate son of the eminent Dou clan, must decide what to do. Should he avoid the coming storm and retreat with his family to the mountains? Should he pledge himself to a lord early and use his foreknowledge to p —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Great Emperor Qianwu: Ruling the World 乾武大帝：君临天下 As the least favored prince of the Daling Dynasty, Xiao Sui is sent from the start to a small city in the far northwest, where a famine is raging! Fortunately, he marries a beautiful wife and has a childhood friend who has been by his side since they were young, a princess who adores him. With his wife's support and help, Xiao Sui gradually grows more capable and powerful, eventually ascending the throne and unifying the realm. Female lead: Zhao Xiyue heard that Xiao Sui was leaving and hurried 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Han Dynasty Weekly 大汉时代周刊 This is the story of a foodie who returns to the Han Dynasty... After transmigrating to the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, Zhao Qiming wants nothing more than to coast through life in comfort as a proper spoiled official's son. But he is forced to bring in his half-baked modern knowledge and ideas, launching all kinds of inventions. Before he knows it, he has built a Great Han Empire that trounces the entire world... 1.5kReads8.0Score10214d adds
- 39 Rise at the End of the Song Dynasty 宋末崛起 Adrift in the chaos of the late Song Dynasty, I await the eastern wind. When it comes, I’ll soar to the heavens, and all will answer my call. Together with renowned generals, I’ll fight on the battlefield, seize cities and territory, and bring an end to the turmoil. In this age of chaos, I will be king. I’ll race across the vast mountains and rivers, rush to the aid of those in need, triumph against the odds, turn decay into glory, and reverse the tide, changing the fate of the Song army on the 2.7kReads8.7Score18014d adds
- 40 The Good-for-Nothing Prince from the Brothel Has Ascended the Throne! 青楼里的废物皇子，登基了！ He was a prince of the Dacheng Kingdom. But the emperor locked him up in Zongren Temple for ten years! Then, to use him as a counterweight against the crown prince, the emperor let him out. After leaving Zongren Temple, he spent his days at brothels, keeping up a false front and biding his time. Even so, the crown prince still wanted him dead, and several princes had already sided with the crown prince. He had no allies at court, was completely isolated, and faced difficulties at every turn. But 340Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 41 All Become Lords, Starting with the Yongle Emperor 全民诸侯从明成祖开始 [A chaotic clash of historical figures, a nationwide game, and a protagonist with two golden fingers] Countless players are drawn into the nationwide Emperor Game. Here, you can play as Qin Shi Huang or Emperor Wu of Han. You might even become Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of Wei, or Chen Sheng, who cried, "Are kings and nobles born to their stations?" Here, Guan Yu can fight Qin Qiong, and Zhuge Liang can battle Liu Ji! Who will rule the realm? I am the Yongle Emperor. I will defeat the heroes and conque 119Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Power Minister 权臣 He made one family’s surname the banner of an empire! Desert Classic 46Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 43 The Warlord of a Chaotic Age 争霸之乱世枭雄 The Central Plains are in chaos. Wei, Shu, Chu, Jin, Yan, Xu, Qi, Liang, Wu, and Chen have each carved out territory and proclaimed themselves rulers. More than two hundred years of turmoil have seen over a thousand battles, countless dead and wounded, and a land laid waste. Beyond the Central Plains, the northern and southern Xiongnu watch like tigers, frequently raiding the borderlands. Unifying the realm is an urgent necessity. Qin Mu, who rose from the ranks of an ordinary soldier, had hoped 2.2kReads8.2Score10914d adds
- 44 Back to the Song Dynasty as a Prince 回到宋朝当王爷 [Historical Contest Entry] His soul is reborn in the body of Zhao Ji, Prince Jing, the fourth son of Emperor Huizong of Song, a prince who never existed in history. He plans to coast through life, but trouble keeps finding him. Song Jiang and Fang La rebel! The Six Bandits wreak havoc in government! Western Xia invades! The Liao advance south into the Central Plains! Jin troops invade, and the Jingkang Crisis looms! Don’t panic. Stay calm. 1kReads8.2Score11214d adds
- 45 My Years as Emperor 我当皇帝那些年 Ye Tian, an ordinary wage earner, transmigrates and wakes to discover he has become the ruler of a nation. Being emperor is a blast. The first thing he wants to do is take the empress, who rules the realm by his side, and shed his virginity. Then he’ll revel in wine and women and throw a wild, anything-goes party. He loves his kingdom, but loves beautiful women even more. Filling his harem with beauties from across the land is his greatest dream. 296Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 46 From the Start, in a Wheelchair, with Four Poisonous Strategists Helping Me Become Emperor! 开局坐轮椅，四大毒士助我成皇！ [No System] + [ruthless and decisive] + [no harem] + [no naive do-gooder] Assassinated from the start, he is left crippled. The Four Great Poisonous Strategists appear to assist him. A hidden dragon stirs in the depths, as eight princes contend for the throne. The victor becomes emperor; the defeated die. The Xiongnu threaten from the north, and numerous kingdoms lie to the west. Three kingdoms stand in a tripartite balance, until one unifies the realm. This is an alternate-history novel, filled —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The Emperor Rules the Heavens: From Border Prince to Sovereign of All Worlds 帝临诸天：从边疆皇子到诸天共主 After transmigrating, Shen Xinglan becomes the Ninth Prince, cast off to the frontier to die. Barbarian demons bear down on the border, his brothers plot to assassinate him, and every path ahead is blocked by enemies... In this desperate situation, the [Great Dao Summoning System] awakens with a roar The heroes of ancient China shine across the ages. Huo Qubing sweeps across the northern deserts, Zhuge Liang outwits all, Bai Qi breaks enemy ranks with an iron will, and Yue Fei protects his lord 156Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Emperor Comes to Hongmeng 帝临鸿蒙 The Three Thousand Worlds are vast and boundless, concealing endless mysteries. Beyond the Nine Heavens, countless dynasties stand side by side, each ruling its own corner of the cosmos. Among the myriad lords, who will become the true emperor? Across all the heavens and myriad dynasties, who can unite the Three Thousand Great Worlds and reign supreme for all eternity? Yu Huang is a mysterious young man foretold to be the emperor chosen by fate. Burning with hatred, he embarks on an imperial pat 77Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 49 Sentenced to Military Exile, I Use My Wits to Forge a Peaceful Age 充军死囚，靠脑子杀出个太平盛世 [A Scheming Tale with a System] After transmigrating into the eldest legitimate son of a disgraced crown prince, Cheng Zhao sees a female emperor usurp the throne and his father deposed. He is sentenced to death, exiled three thousand li, and sent to a death-row camp on the northern frontier to die. With his life hanging in the balance, the System activates. Dynamic visual tracking and ballistic weak-point targeting mean even a pebble can pierce a skull from a hundred paces. But as chaos descend 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Founding Hero 开国功贼 “The dark night gave me black eyes, but I used them to seek the light.”, Gu Cheng A dockworker who carried sacks for a living only wanted enough to eat and a wife to care for his mother. Yet fate kept hurling him into the air, then smashing him back down, leaving him battered and bruised. Though he endured hardship after hardship, his dreams still burned within him. He was a low-ranking officer under the great bandit Zhang Jinchen. He was Dou Jiande’s capable minister who brought order to chaos. 788Reads—Score11514d adds
