Novels like The Elite Soldier Returns
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- 1 Special Forces: My 141 特种兵之我的141 Three years ago, during Operation Demon Hunt, the 141st Special Operations Team led by Xu Tingfei was wiped out due to faulty intelligence. Xu alone escaped the deadly situation, gravely wounded. The head of the intelligence division then disappeared without a trace. Overcome with despair, Xu retired and returned to the city, where he promised an old friend he would find and look after his younger sister. Little did he know that the operation had been part of a shocking conspiracy, and that he w —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 The Underworld King Returns to the City 都市冥王回归 He was once the Dragon Group's strongest soldier, codenamed “Hades,” able to decide a person's fate with a snap of his fingers. During a critical mission, a mysterious woman whose face resembled that of his late beloved interfered, causing the operation to fail and his comrades to suffer. He gave up his honors and left the military under a cloud of disgrace. Now, back in the city, he is Qin Feng, bodyguard to Su Qing, the beautiful CEO of the Bosen Group in Tianhai. He tries to blend into the c 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 The Special Forces King Becomes Emperor in Another World 特种兵王异世界称帝 The soul of a special forces king awakens in the body of a poor young man. He digs for medicinal herbs and hunts to survive, yet goes on to achieve the legendary feat of placing first in all six levels of the imperial examinations! He rises to the rank of commander-in-chief and becomes a master strategist. After he retires from military service, the northern frontier is ravaged by the Xiongnu, the Ancient Mongols, and the Wolf Clan. He dons his armor once more, sweeps away the enemies, and opens —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 The City's Top-Rank Soldier King 都市一品兵王 He is the invincible soldier king of the underworld. His iron fists strike fear into the hearts of all who hear of him! He is the ultimate instructor of China's special forces, once a legendary figure who soared through the skies! His name is Qin Long, heir to an ancient martial arts clan. When the woman he loved most died, he furiously turned against the entire clan. Years later, he discovers that his beloved, whom he thought had died, is still alive. A vast conspiracy gradually comes to light, 293Reads8.2Score105Shelves
- 5 The Peerless War God of the Female CEO 女总裁的绝世战神 Eight years ago, his stepmother framed him and drove him out of the house. Overnight, the rich young heir became a beggar on the street. Eight years later, he returns in triumph… 2.3kReads8.5Score218Shelves
- 6 You Reap What You Sow, and Heaven Is Watching 人在做！天在看！ A lone hero who crawled out of a mountain of corpses washed away the violence in his heart and returned to a city that was both strange and familiar. At his parents’ urging, he took the civil service exam and became a young police officer in the prime of his life. He thought he would simply live off the government and wait for retirement, but an accident plunged him into danger once more. This time, though, things were different. Behind him stood the powerful machinery of the state, a band of co 1.3kReads7.0Score115Shelves
- 7 The Peerless Soldier King Takes the City by Storm 绝世兵王玩转都市 “Get out! Don’t come back until you’ve given me five great-grandsons for those unlucky uncles of yours.” The old man had spoken. Lu Wei was immediately forced to leave and find a wife so he could have sons. He counted on his fingers. Uh... that seemed like quite a lot of sons. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 The Arrogant Soldier King 嚣张兵王 A former special forces soldier returns to his hometown, only to learn that his brother was hit by a car and left with both legs broken. A massive conspiracy lurks behind the incident. To avenge his brother, he takes on the local crime boss and digs up the mastermind behind it all... As if that weren't enough, his father-in-law is assassinated, and the culprit turns out to be a notorious drug lord! To eliminate the threat for good, he infiltrates the Golden Triangle and sets out once more on the 44Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 9 The Mad Dad Returns 狂爸归来 Han Xiao, master of the world's number one organization, the Hall of Kings, suddenly receives a distress call from his daughter. With a rallying cry, he summons countless powerful figures from around the globe to Great Xia! He owes his wife and daughter far too much. In this life, I, Han Xiao, will protect my beloved wife and keep my little girl safe! 128Reads8.3Score107Shelves
- 10 You Sent Me Abroad to Collect Corpses, and I Became the Strongest God of War 让你出国收尸，你成了最强战神 An overseas mission to retrieve a corpse led Li Jie to build the most powerful mercenary group in the world. He is the world’s top assassin and its greatest agent. He is also known as a pianist of the century, an actor, a painter... He is the world’s strongest all-around God of War. 25Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 The Young Master of Longmen 龙门兵少 After five years on the battlefield, the king returns. Five years ago, he protected an entire nation. Five years later, he protects the woman he loves. He is the undefeated King of Soldiers! 42Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 12 Back to School After Summer Break: I Built a Mecha for My Homework 暑假开学：我造了一台机甲当作业 When summer vacation ends and school starts, Jiang Chen builds a mech himself and plans to hand it in as his homework. The teacher is dumbfounded, his classmates are stunned, and the whole world goes wild. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 I'm Ye Bufan, with Thousands at My Command 我是叶不凡，手下万千 Genius teenager Ye Bufan left the country in a fit of anger because of family troubles. During three turbulent years abroad, he built Long Hall into a force that shook the world. It has five protectors, twelve Heavenly Kings, thirty-six Earthly Fiends, and countless followers around the globe. With just one word from Ye Bufan, the whole world could be turned upside down. His parents arranged a marriage contract for him when he was young, so he has no choice but to return home and meet his fiancé 461Reads7.5Score104Shelves
- 14 Living with a Beautiful Superstar 和美女大明星同居的日子 [A novel combining urban romance and military action, with a story grounded in real life and filled with patriotic spirit!] This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It has one heroine, no System, and intelligent antagonists! If that sounds like your kind of book, come on in! Three years ago, Ye Fan, captain of Huaguo’s most elite special forces unit, was forced to retire after massacring prisoners of war. Three years later, Ye Fan receives a special assignment: to become the personal bodyguard o 38Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 Ace Mercenary 王牌雇佣兵 Just twelve hours pass between being kidnapped and getting married: a super-soldier king and a beautiful special agent tie the knot in a flash. Wang Dan, the world's top mercenary king, returns to the city and inexplicably ends up with a beautiful special agent for a wife. Protecting her is only natural… 51Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 16 The Human Emperor’s Mighty Warriors 人皇狂兵 A fast-paced, exhilarating urban action novel, packed with high-stakes twists and no filler. The excitement never lets up! Forced to leave four years ago, he returns four years later as a king, determined to make everyone from back then pay. Tang Feng's return is bound to set off another storm of blood and chaos, and he will forge a legend of his own. 193Reads7.5Score—Shelves
- 17 After Retiring, I Became a God of War in the City 退役后，我在都市成战神 [No cultivation, no System, no transmigration, no saintly hero] Chen Luotian was hailed as the God of War of the Huaxia military, the Wolf King, leader of the Wolf Unit, Huaxia’s most secretive special forces. Soldiers around the world called him the “Invincible God of War, the Wolf King of Huaxia.” He was a legendary Huaxia warrior who struck fear into enemy soldiers, and in ten years of military service, he earned countless honors for his country. When he returned home on leave, he found that 271Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 18 Love That Survives the Turmoil 乱世不死情 [Light wuxia fantasy, warlord-era warfare, bloody and passionate battles, multiple love interests, no System, no mindless power fantasy] Li Runtian, the mercenary king who swept the global underworld and the special forces king of an Eastern power, transmigrates into a chaotic age ruled by warlords and embarks on a thrilling, eventful life. He crushes gangs, challenges grandmasters, rules the martial world, slaughters warlords, commands mighty armies, and fights foreign invaders across the land. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 The Peerless Wolf King 锋绝狼王 Also known as The Sharp Wolf Returns. I believe in just one principle: “The strongest fist is the only truth.” Qin Feng, the strongest soldier king of Xia Country and the “Mad Wolf” of the Blood Wolf Mercenaries, returns in force and steadily climbs to the peak... 5.1kReads8.7Score575Shelves
- 20 King of Kings 万王之王 After six years of campaigning across the land, I have subdued every corner of the realm! Now that I have secured the empire, I have been given the title King of Kings! On the day I, Chen Lingyun, return, I will take my vengeance in this mortal world, turn the tides, uphold justice, and wipe away the shame of my past! I will bring joy to those who love me, misery to those who hate me, and send everyone who betrayed me straight to the underworld! 685Reads8.5Score109Shelves
- 21 The Wolf Lurks in the City of Flowers 狼潜花都 The Wolf King of old returns to the modern city, hoping to live a quiet life. But trouble keeps coming, and Tianyu can only rub his temples in exasperation. … The mercenary king “Fengya” returns to the city only to find his older sister. In the bustling metropolis, Tianyu thrives, living carefree and at ease. Watch as a legendary soldier uses his iron fists and keen wits to build a business empire… 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 Time Colonization 时间殖民 A time-accelerated space built by humanity lost control and evolved into an entirely new civilization. A princess accidentally transmigrated into human society, gave birth to beautiful female warriors, and drew them into humanity’s wars. Meanwhile, human civilization and the Underworld civilization fought for survival. Gazing up at the stars, no one can see across the barriers of time to behold the boundless universe stretching through history. Countless civilizations shimmer in the night sky. P —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 Special Forces: He Turns Down Langya's Special Recruitment and Becomes the Godfather of Special Forces 特种兵：拒绝狼牙特招成特种教父 Li Yunfei transmigrates to a special forces world and gains the Everything Fusion System. He leads his squad in eliminating drug traffickers and guarding the borders! But during one mission, his own carelessness leads them into an enemy trap. The mission fails, and his teammates are killed. Overwhelmed by guilt, he withdraws from the world for six years. Six years later, Senior Colonel Gao personally invites him to form an elite special operations team, to avenge his comrades and defend the bord 59Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 24 The Stunning CEO's Personal Bodyguard 绝色女总裁的贴身兵王 Soldier king Mu Feng returns to the city, becoming a personal bodyguard and part-time driver. He wants to keep a low profile, but his enemies won't let him be. The once-feared Mad Dragon is once again making waves in the city. Problems should be solved simply and brutally. When it comes to enemies, if they won't back down, fight! 481Reads8.5Score101Shelves
- 25 Supreme Dragon Marshal 至尊龙帅 The God of War returns after being made a marquis, only to find his daughter locked in a pigsty and his wife threatened with compromising photos and dragged away to work as a secretary. He is furious! A million troops have been defeated and driven back. The sky is falling! 694Reads8.7Score100Shelves
- 26 The Soldier King Returns 兵王归来 A fearsome soldier king returns to the city and encounters an icy goddess. From then on, he rules the City of Flowers and forges an urban legend! Alluring beauties, gentle girls, leopard-print lovelies, cold and gorgeous CEOs... The more women around, the more trouble there is, but he never lacks the ability to deal with it. A soldier king who knows martial arts is unstoppable! 141Reads8.5Score162Shelves
- 27 Hall of the Heavenly Emperor 天帝殿 When the Lord of the Heavenly Emperor Palace returned home, he learned that his daughter was in danger! At the command of the Heavenly Emperor, five thousand powerful warriors rushed to China within just a few hours!! Qin Fengtian would make the world understand that no one could bully or humiliate his wife and daughter! He would also ensure that his wife and daughter enjoyed a lifetime of prosperity and peace! If fate refused, he would defy heaven and change it!! If heaven would not allow it, h 1.8kReads7.4Score179Shelves
- 28 The Day I Retired, I Took Down the Entire Criminal Protection Network Alone 退役当天，我一人掀翻黑恶保护伞 After ten years guarding the frontier, he returns home in glory, only to find his elderly mother beaten and his younger sister bullied! “I served my country for ten years, and my family gets bullied right at our own doorstep?” When he knocks the village bully out with one punch, everyone laughs at him for being impulsive and not understanding the rules. When a corrupt police chief handcuffs him, everyone says he's finished and can't stand up to the local big shots. But they have no idea what the 5kReads8.9Score454Shelves
- 29 His Wife and Daughter Humiliated? The Soldier King Turns the City Upside Down 妻女受辱？兵王掀翻都市 On a Middle Eastern battlefield, bullets flew through the air. Xiao Zhan, captain of the “Jiaolong” special forces team, was leading his unit in a desperate fight against mercenaries when he received a video that made his eyes blaze with fury. His wife and daughter had been cornered by enemies of the Su family. His daughter had been shoved to the ground and was crying, while his wife, Su Wanqing, was being forced to sign over her company and faced public humiliation! “Anyone who dares touch my 166Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 The Three-Star Hall 三星殿 After seeing a video of his wife and daughter being tortured, he summoned the Three-Star Hall under his command. Countless powerful figures from across the world came rushing to his side. Officials everywhere cleared the way, and leaders of nations trembled in fear... Anyone who harms my family or friends will have their entire household wiped out, not even a chicken or dog left alive. To hurt my wife and daughter is worse than taking my life. If that's the case, then let hell descend upon the m 252Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 31 The King of Soldiers Returns 兵王归来 Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of it. Never look down on a poor young man! The King of Soldiers returns to settle old scores... 391Reads7.0Score—Shelves
- 32 Super Soldier King 超级兵王 Super Soldier King 28Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 I Became the King of Mercenaries, and Now You’re Telling Me It’s Time for School? 我都成雇佣兵之王了告诉我开学？ Over summer vacation, Chen He commands mercenaries across battlefields, ruthless and decisive, and becomes the world’s mercenary king. “Ding! The new semester begins in three days.” ??? I’m already the mercenary king, and you’re telling me school is starting? Fine, studies come first. Back to campus I go. But even as a student, when I witness the international situation growing turbulent, whoever dares bully my people will not be spared. Even if I have to wipe out a city or a country single-hand 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 The Close-Combat King 近身兵王 An accident changed my life. Now that I'm back in the city, I can't do a thing. All I know how to do is protect a female CEO, beat up rich second-generation kids, and get this or that big shot to call me "bro." 7.3kReads8.3Score702Shelves
- 35 The Strongest Combat Soldier 最强战兵 He is the sharpest blade on the battlefield, a crimson storm. Wherever he goes, bloodshed follows. Yet he is ordered to leave the military and return to the city, where he begins a wild conquest. Men turn pale when they see him; women blush. Whether on the battlefield or in the glittering city, he is the most powerful man and the most badass soldier. 8.2kReads8.3Score788Shelves
- 36 The Immortal Physician of the Village 村上仙医 [Village Life] [Beauty] [Miracle Doctor] Chen Dalong returns to his village and becomes a humble village doctor. But on his very first day, while treating the village beauty, he unexpectedly brings down a bloody disaster upon himself. The village beauty’s lover suddenly dies, and she pins the blame on Chen Dalong. As a result, Chen Dalong is targeted for revenge and accidentally falls off a cliff. He survives the fall, and what seemed like a disaster turns out to be a blessing in disguise. After 1.5kReads8.0Score392Shelves
- 37 Iron-Blooded Berserker 铁血狂兵 Eight years ago, he was betrayed by the love of his life and his entire family was slaughtered. Over the next eight years, he rampaged across the world, killing countless foes and earning the title of Heaven's Blade. Eight years later, he returned to the city... 2.8kReads8.8Score202Shelves
- 38 After Leaving the Plot, I Hunt Systems with My Villainous Wife 脱离剧情后，带反派妻子猎杀系统 [One heroine] [There is a System, and the System is a cat] [No harem] [Judge evil] [Impostor-hunting System] [Only I wield supernatural power] [No cultivation] [Only the protagonist has supernatural power; everyone else's supernatural abilities come from their Systems] After enduring three years of hardship, Li Yuan finally saw the story of his beautiful, stunning villainess CEO wife nearing its end. Overjoyed, he faked his death alongside his wife to escape the plot, ready to enjoy their sweet 30.7kReads8.4Score2.6kShelves
- 39 The Supreme Returns: The Female CEO's Personal Driver 归国至尊：女总裁的贴身司机 Lin Xiao, the underground king abroad, is tired of fighting in the underworld. His parents trick him into returning to China. He plans to lie flat and inherit the family fortune, but unexpectedly becomes the personal driver of the icy CEO Jiang Banxia! Jiang Banxia is beset by trouble and danger at every turn. To repay her for taking such thoughtful care of his parents, Lin Xiao silently protects her and clears every obstacle in her way. But betrayal by his brothers, the sudden onslaught of dark 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 The Recruit Company 新兵连 Lin Jinghua was forced to leave the military in his previous life because of an injury. He transmigrated to a parallel world. He became a new recruit on his way to report for duty. On the way, he came across a school bus accident. The bus had plunged into a river. While everyone else could only watch from the sidelines, Lin Jinghua, with a soldier's instincts, jumped in without hesitation to rescue the teacher and children trapped inside, risking being swept away by the current. But fresh from t —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 The Demon God's Cheats Are Too Powerful, and the Huntress Is at Her Wits' End 魔神外挂太多，猎魔人小姐没招了 [Villain] [One Female Lead] Shen Qianye transmigrates as the orphan of a Demon God. By consuming the blood of other Aberrants, he can gain their abilities. Vampires, werewolves, dream demons, flame demons, ancient dragons... Seventy-two transformations, resurrection from the dead, mind control, teleportation, biological creation... With every cheat ability imaginable, he gets completely carried away: "One day, I'll become the Lord of the Aberrants and rule the world!" But that goal is too ambiti 25.3kReads6.9Score3.5kShelves
- 42 My High-Tech Journey Began with the Inheritance of the Tao Te Ching 黑科技从获得道德经传承开始 The Dao that can be spoken is not the eternal Dao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name. These are the opening principles of the Dao De Jing, and the unchanging laws at the heart of the universe. Most people see the Dao De Jing as mystical idealism. Little do they know that it is, in fact, an objective, materialist guide to the universe: The Dao that can be spoken describes the laws by which all things exist, develop, and change; the Dao that cannot be spoken is the foundation of t 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 The Mad Soldier King 兵王疯子 Jiang Xiaofeng, nicknamed “Madman” and codenamed “Mad Wolf,” is a special forces soldier from Huaxia. Over more than twenty years and multiple anti-drug operations, the drug lord’s adopted son, Brother Guang, and Mad Wolf, the posthumous son of a special forces soldier, become sworn enemies, each seeking vengeance for their father. A chance earthquake prompts him to abandon his lifelong vow to “never join the army.” After countless hardships, he becomes a soldier capable of operating on land, at 178Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 44 I Returned Invincible, but My Daughter Had to Look Back Three Times Before Daring to Recognize Me 无敌归来，女儿回眸三次才敢相认 “A One-Sided Rampage” Three years ago, Ye Chen pretended to betray the Huaxia War Department and joined the world’s top dark organization, the Blood Prison Legion. Three years later, Ye Chen killed the legion’s leader single-handedly and became a legend in one battle! Peerless God of War: “This is the Heavenly Mandate Token. The world’s top mercenary corps will obey your orders!” Heavenly Killer God: “This is the Heavenly Killer Token. The world’s top assassin alliance is yours to command!” Heav 165Reads5.9Score—Shelves
- 45 The Mad Dragon Descends from the Mountain: The Iceberg CEO's Fated Husband 狂龙下山，冰山总裁的天命夫君 A prison built to hold the most powerful people in the world. Its inmates include a notorious god of slaughter, the leader of an insanely dangerous terrorist group, and an arms dealer with a global empire. Any one of them would be a kingpin who could dominate an entire region on the outside. Yet here, every one of them kneels before a godlike man. In his presence, they are all as insignificant as ants. When this man walks out of prison, the entire world will tremble with fear. 19Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 46 The Disowned Heir’s Rise as a Special Forces Soldier 豪门弃少之特种兵掘起 I am Ling Long. Born into a wealthy family, I grew up in hell and made my name amid the flames of war. I was brought low by the truth of my birth, kept hidden at school, and ensnared in conspiracies. My blade is raised against the enemy, while my heart melts for my beloved. My roots lie with my family, my loyalty belongs to my country, and my sense of honor is shared with my brothers. I fight for a strong nation, for a prosperous family, and for love and loyalty. I have no regrets before the wor 40.5kReads8.5Score4kShelves
- 47 The Three-Body Invasion: From the Start, I Build the Xuan Nu Warplane 三体入侵，我开局打造玄女战机 After the Ancient Zither Project, everyone fell into despair and technology stopped advancing. Ye Guanshan, who transmigrated here, used the System to bypass the blockade and develop the Luan Bird fighter, the Xuannv aerospace fighter, the Nüwa space carrier, the giant Pangu combat mecha, the Kunpeng airborne platform, and the Xuanwu dark matter defense tower. By the time the Trisolarans finally made their long journey to Earth, they discovered their opponent treated photoid strikes and two-dime 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 Prison King, Medical Saint 狱王医圣 Ten years ago, the Han family was wiped out by treacherous villains. Five years ago, Han Mo's mother, who had fled with him under an assumed name, disappeared. Fortunately, they encountered a peerless doctor from beyond the world, who took Han Mo to Hell Island. Five years later, all the trials of Hell are cleared, and the Hell Summons reappears in the world! Han Mo returns, his medical skills reaching divine heights. The way to save lives is also the way to take them! Blood debts must be repaid 334Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 49 Xiao Yang: Dragon King Hall 萧阳龙王殿 Born to rule, he lost his parents to murder as a boy and disappeared for years. Now he returns to the city as the supreme king of the world's underworld. Watch as he changes the course of the world and rises to the very pinnacle of power. 1.1kReads8.9Score521Shelves
- 50 The Peerless Female CEO’s Bodyguard 绝色女总裁的贴身兵王 Chen Mo, the Dragon King and the world's strongest man, entered a mysterious prison in pursuit of greater strength and became its most powerful inmate. But then a mysterious department summoned him back to the country to protect the CEO Shentu Tianyin. Watch as this peerless warrior charges into the city, charms the CEO, tramples the young masters, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and writes his own legend in the glitzy metropolis! 960Reads8.3Score102Shelves
