Novels like The Vengeful Ghost
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- 1 Operation Code: Breakthrough 行动代号：破局 He’s slept in cemeteries, stood on the execution ground, traveled to the ends of the earth, and walked the line between life and death... On an early autumn morning, after the rain, the sky was high and the clouds were clear. A train from the nation’s southern frontier roared toward the interior, passing villages and towns, forests and fields as it raced across the vast land... The legend begins with a beauty’s thousand-mile pursuit to kill... 28Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Lightning Raid 极速突袭 In public, he is Liu Hao, a bit of a hoodlum. In the shadows, he is the king of darkness: Long Si. He is a special forces soldier trained for land, sea, and air, and a member of Huaxia's strongest special forces unit, the Sharp Sword Assault Team. After the team's leader, Long Da, is killed by drug lords at Manxingdie in the Golden Triangle, Long Si launches a campaign of revenge against them and embarks on a legendary journey. 414Reads7.3Score105Shelves
- 3 Special Forces: You’re Telling Me This Is Ancient Martial Arts? 特种兵：你告诉我这是古武 An ordinary shut-in finds himself in the world of special forces. From the start, a stroke of incredible luck sends him soaring toward a legendary career as a soldier king. “Li Bin, you say you know ancient martial arts. The Wolf Fang unit needs talent like you.” Li Bin: “Fan Dakeng, I don't have time.” “That's an order. Just try refusing, kid.” “Heh, if you're so capable, go find someone else. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll beat you to death.” “Reporting, sir! I am the 4,956th soldier of Steel Comp 132Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Special Forces: Two Gifts from the Start, Sparking a Frenzy Across the Military Region 特种兵：开局双天赋，全军区抢疯 After transmigrating into a world that combines various special forces, Lin Yi binds himself to the Talent Advancement System! He starts with two blue talents and one chance to upgrade each month. The Study Maniac, Hawkeye, and Iron Bones talents are unlocked one after another. In boot camp, he crushes Zhuang Yan and trounces veteran reconnaissance soldiers with eight years of experience. At the whole-army military competition, he takes on 200 elite special forces soldiers by himself, breaks rec 3.2kReads—Score261Shelves
- 5 City of Thunderous Retribution 都市雷罚 Lin Xiang was a young man forced into the army against his will, but he unexpectedly gained the Thunder Punishment System. From then on, he charged ahead, growing stronger with every battle! He roams the city, wielding lightning-based supernatural powers. Wherever his abilities reach, bloody conflicts, love, and hatred follow. Known as the Demon God of the Dragon Group, he slays gods and demons alike! But after Lin Xiang becomes one of Earth’s strongest, he discovers that Earth is nothing more t 104Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 6 Reconnaissance Elite 侦察尖兵 [Military Life] [A Rookie’s Growth] [Passionate and Hilarious] Scouts are the ghosts of the battlefield, the eyes of command, the fledgling eagles of special operations, and steel blades brave enough to pierce the enemy’s heart. From a nobody in the vegetable plot squad to a soldier king who takes down the elite troops of Division B, Zhao Ze and his comrades carry on the torch of those who came before them. They trample their enemies beneath their feet and write a remarkable chapter in their mil 31Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 7 I Enlisted to Stay Alive, Then Worked My Way into a Military Legend 入伍保命，我卷成军中神话 Lu Yuan transmigrates into the body of a top-tier third-generation military heir. All he wants is to spend his days driving sports cars and yachts, lazing around in luxury. But then his legendary father disappears, assassins come after him, and his grandfather kicks him into a recruit company to lie low. “Stay for three years, or earn a Special Class Merit. Otherwise, don't even think about leaving!” To get discharged as soon as possible, Lu Yuan binds himself to the Extreme Daredevil Instructor 2.7kReads6.7Score356Shelves
- 8 Enlisting: The Nation Sent a Special Plane to Take Me to My Medal Ceremony 入伍：国家派专机接我去授勋 [Military Life + Ace Soldier Transmigration + Good-for-Nothing Rich Second-Generation Heir + Face-Slapping Comeback + No Female Lead + No System + Blood-Pumping Power Fantasy] Chen Shaoyang, an elite ace soldier, died a heroic death during a top-secret mission. When he opened his eyes, he had become a notorious good-for-nothing rich heir in the capital. Street racing, clubbing, brawling: his scandals outnumbered the hairs on his head. His wealthy father finally had enough and made one phone call 7kReads7.4Score560Shelves
- 9 The Dark Eagle Returns 暗鹰回归 When Lu Xiaolei turned eighteen, inspired by his father, he answered the nation's call and joined the military, driven by his longing for army life. From then on, his life would never be ordinary. But he had no idea this was only the beginning. The world isn't as beautiful as it seems. Someone must always protect the mission, and even in peacetime, there are bloodshed and sacrifice… 1.2kReads8.9Score176Shelves
- 10 A Glorious Life 辉煌人生 Also known as The Leopard Commando A young man trained in ancient martial arts leaves the mountains with a magical leopard. Together, man and beast battle thugs and bullies in the dazzling city, search for true love amid the vast sea of humanity, and compose a fiery song of youth with their blood and lives. 3.1kReads8.9Score302Shelves
- 11 From the Start, the New Recruit Platoon Is Full of Top Aristocrats 开局新兵连，新兵全是顶级权贵 My new work is out! You can find it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 12kReads8.3Score1.1kShelves
- 12 Dragon Assault 战龙突击 Across snowy highlands, deserts, and Gobi wastelands, we press forward, crossing the boundary between life and death. Amid fleeting lights and glittering nightlife, we outmaneuver the human heart, securing bargaining chips for our country. We are the backbone of our nation, the dragon's fangs and claws hidden in the shadows. To protect our country's interests, we will tear apart any enemy who dares invade! 2Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 13 I Dropped Out of Peking University to Enlist, and Became the King of the Army 从北大辍学去当兵，我成全军之王 Chen Hao, a soldier in his previous life, transmigrates into the body of a top student at Peking University, then resolutely drops out to return to the military. Thus, a legendary military “grind king” is born! As long as you push yourself relentlessly and break through all kinds of physical limits, you can grow stronger! If the grind won't kill you, grind until it does! Fellow soldiers: Chen, the Grind King, please stop! We can't take it anymore! Squad leader: Brother, I'll even call you Squad 4Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 14 After Being Expelled from the Army, I Joined a Special Forces Unit! 军队除名后，我加入了特殊部队！ [Military Life]+ [Special Forces]+ [Courage and Cunning]+ [A Sharp Mind]+ [Absolutely No Heroine] Eighteen-year-old Qin Yuan enlists without telling his family, hoping to find his missing father, but is expelled from the military after getting into a fight. He thinks his days with the military are over, but then one of his father’s old comrades finds him and offers to recommend him to the special forces unit where his father once served... 497Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 15 Don't Mess with That Desk Soldier! He's Taboo in the Military District! 别惹那个文职兵！他是军区禁忌！ How could Zhou Shangyuan have died just like that, from a leaking phone? He transmigrates into the most inconspicuous archivist in a military district and unexpectedly binds himself to a System. Reading books makes him stronger? Now that’s the golden finger every transmigrator needs! It’s not enough for Zhou Shangyuan to become strong himself. He even trains a whole batch of Special Forces soldiers! Now he’s become the most sought-after person in the entire military district! Want to get stronge 318Reads6.0Score114Shelves
- 16 The Quietly Rising System: I’m a King of Soldiers 偷偷拔尖系统之我为兵王 Soldiers are born to win battles. Gou Buyu transmigrates into the body of a seventeen-year-old boy in a parallel world and, after a friendly negotiation with his System Dad, enlists in the army. The blurb can't do it justice. Read the story... 3Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 17 I'm Really Just a Raw Recruit, Not a Sharpshooter 我真是新兵蛋子，不是枪王 Lin Xiu transmigrated into the world of Special Forces 2. His life had been carefree, until the notorious Scorpion destroyed everything. Bent on revenge, Lin Xiu resolutely joined the army. He awakened the God of War System and became invincible. The Red-Blue confrontation wants to steal my spotlight? Wipe them all out! Gao Shiwei: “This soldier is impressive. The Wolf Fang unit has to recruit him...” 7Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 18 Failed the College Entrance Exam, Served Two Years in the Army, and Somehow Became a General 高考落榜，两年义务兵咋成将军了 An accident sends Meng Yan back to age eighteen, returning him to the recruit company he once dreamed of escaping. In his previous life, he failed the college entrance exam, and his father forced him to enlist. After leaving the military, he started his own business, only to lose the family fortune. He was a demolition-compensation heir who somehow managed to ruin a winning hand. To make up for the regrets in his heart and make his parents proud, this time Meng Yan is determined to make a name f —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 I Am a Special Forces Cook 我是特种兵之炊事尖兵 After transmigrating into the world of I Am a Special Forces Soldier, Tang Chen somehow became an honored army cook. He activated the “Extreme Challenge” System, and from then on, he could do everything from peeling potatoes to flying planes. He won over Li Erniu, defeated He Chenguang in an instant, and charged out of the Amazon alongside Leng Feng of the Wolf Warriors. A man of iron will, he would become the strongest soldier and bring honor to his country! 301Reads5.2Score—Shelves
- 20 One Song of Camel Bells, and the Steel Seventh Company Avoids Disbandment 一首驼铃，钢七连取消撤编 [Military Life] + [Comedy] + [Passionate Action] + [Beating Up the Japanese Invaders] Shen Fei suddenly wakes up to find he has transmigrated to a parallel world. On his way to the military camp, he activates the Peerless Soldier King System. Shi Jin: I thought Xu Sanduo was already invincible, but I never expected someone to be even tougher! Good thing he’s one of my men! Wu Liuyi: They call me an armor-piercing shell, but you’re a nuclear warhead! Yuan Lang: I’d only just finished disguising m 28Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 21 Dragon Thorn 龙刺 Danger lurks everywhere, and the blades are drawn! A global manhunt: no matter how far they flee, they will be brought to justice! 781Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 22 Ace of Aerial Combat: Side Peak Sortie 空战王牌：侧峰出击 “I am willing to shed my blood across the skies and become a guardian of the air.” The son of a great nation's air force. His father was killed in the skies above the sea, making him the child of a national martyr. A military provocation in peacetime inspires the student to enlist and serve his country in the future. As an adult, he earns outstanding results in the pilot recruitment program and becomes an exemplary pilot. Fight bravely, fear no sacrifice, train hard to defeat the enemy, and rema 28Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 23 Special Glory: My Years as a Rogue Soldier 特种荣耀：我当兵痞那些年 [This book has been published] Three muffled gunshots rang out from the bank lobby. Behind the railing, three bank employees collapsed in pools of blood. A few minutes later, the piercing wail of sirens, as the sun sank lower, shattered the quiet of Longyang City. 122Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 He Just Became a Deserter, Then Wiped Out a Drug Cartel. How Is He a Spoiled Rich Kid? 刚成逃兵就团灭毒枭，这叫纨绔？ Once the mightiest soldier in Longguo, he died a heroic death during a border mission. When he opened his eyes again, he had become Wang Yunteng, the spoiled son of Longguo's richest man, hated by everyone and even by their dogs. And he was already on the run from the start! His predecessor couldn't handle military training and deserted, only to run straight into a ring of armed drug traffickers. Looking at his frail, fair arms, Wang Yunteng could only laugh bitterly. “This body can't even hold 56.7kReads8.8Score4.5kShelves
- 25 Glory in the Blood: Youth Without Regrets 热血荣光之青春无悔 Thank you for your support! Qin Yu is a country boy from rural Jiangbei. With lofty ambitions and a strong work ethic, he studies hard and earns a place at a military academy. Pure friendship, tentative first love, and the vitality of youth: relive an unforgettable journey through the best years of life. Starting from humble beginnings, he presses forward with passion, forges a fearless military spirit, and writes a glorious military legend. 13Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 After Enlisting Three Times, I Just Want to Leave the Army and Get a Government Job 三次入伍，我只想退伍进体制 “Sir! I was just bragging!” A soldier who only wants to leave the army is forced into becoming the toughest fighter in the entire brigade. Li Hu, twenty-five years old, senior private, enlisting for the third time. Other people join the army for a future. He joined to get discharged: serve out eight years in peace, get his resettlement papers, go home, and land a secure government job. The Special Operations Forces come looking for recruits? Not interested. The special operations chief of staff 109.2kReads9.3Score11.3kShelves
- 27 I'm So Powerful, General Gao Shiwei Personally Recruited Me 实力过强，高世巍亲自特招 (Special Forces crossover, invincible, defending the homeland, no female lead) After transmigrating into a world that blends several Special Forces stories, Yang Han becomes a new recruit. To his astonishment, his fellow recruits are He Chenguang and Wang Yanbing. Just as Yang Han is about to train hard and work toward becoming a special forces soldier, his System awakens. “Ding! This System is an Emotion Points System. Whenever you stir someone else’s emotions, you earn Emotion Points!” “Emotio 560Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 28 You're a Disabled Veteran, So How Did You Become a Devil Instructor? 你一伤残老兵，咋成魔鬼教官了 [Special Forces + Fire Phoenix + Transmigration + System + Spin-off] Xiao Bing transmigrates to a parallel world and resolutely gives up his pen to join the military and serve his country! Through sheer perseverance, he becomes a proud member of the special forces. But along with all the honors come countless wounds, and his body is on the verge of collapse. His former superior pleads with him, and his comrades can’t bear to see him go. Yet a soldier’s pride and dignity lead Xiao Bing to choose 4.4kReads6.6Score546Shelves
- 29 Camouflage Years 迷彩年代 Through vivid prose, this book brings to life the camaraderie among servicemen, who care for one another like brothers, the vibrant energy of military life, the romance unique to soldiers, and their steadfast determination to fight society’s evildoers to the very end. It paints a stirring portrait of a tough, justice-minded soldier brimming with courage and striving ever upward, taking the story to one thrilling climax after another. 244Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 Enlisting for the Second Time: Starting with the Marine Corps 二次入伍，从陆战队开始 After failing the college entrance exam, Pei Zheng enlisted and was assigned to Air Force logistics. Shortly before his discharge, the Elite Soldier Growth System suddenly activated. He enlisted again, this time joining the Marine Corps. The protagonist is quick-witted and funny, loyal to his friends and deeply devoted. There are brothers fighting side by side, clashes of tactics, and missions where lives hang in the balance. 349Reads—Score179Shelves
- 31 I Give You My Passion 我把热血献给你 Blood and iron blaze, the warrior's spirit never dies! This is the story of a soldier and his comrades as they grow. They are also a reflection of the countless soldiers of the Republic. Through them, you'll feel as if you're right there, experiencing the fiery passion of military life, the brotherhood that brings tears to your eyes, the live-fire battlefields, and the heroic, unyielding spirit of the soldier. 45Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 32 I Returned from Cultivation and Just Want to Be a Soldier. Is That So Hard? 修仙回来我只想当个兵就这么难吗 Give it a little time, it gets even better later! [Returned from cultivating immortality] + [military life] + [special agent] + [everyday life] + [single heroine] + [decisive and ruthless] Zhou Xiao returns from the Immortal Realm to Blue Star, but gets swept through a temporal rift and transmigrates back to 2007. He lands on Blue Star with his powers sealed by the Heavenly Dao. This year, Zhou Xiao is only eighteen. Hoping to make up for the regrets of his previous life, he joins the military. 46.7kReads8.3Score6.8kShelves
- 33 Reborn: Just Joined the Military Academy, and the System Arrives 重生：刚入军校，系统来了 Shi Yan is reborn, returning to the day before the college entrance exams. In his previous life, just to be with his terrible girlfriend, he deliberately held back on the exams and gave up his chance to apply to a military academy. After entering college, he worked part-time every day to fund her spending. He even missed his graduation exams because of overtime at a construction site, forcing him to repeat a year and delay graduation. But what did he get in return? On his girlfriend’s graduation 55.7kReads7.5Score5.7kShelves
- 34 Codename: Tiger 代号猛虎 A glimpse into real military life and the inner journey of a rescue team. It tells the story of how the spirit of a heroic unit is passed down, how a local young man transforms into a true soldier, and how a rookie grows into an all-around expert. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 I Took Your Advice: I'm Born to Be a Soldier! 听劝，我是先天当兵圣体！ Ten years on the job, and no one knew his name. One day in the military, and the whole world knew him. Give him one chance to fold a blanket, and he'll outdo every veteran. Give him one chance to compete, and he'll break international military records with his eyes closed. He was an ordinary military academy cadet, but after learning about his achievements, even his instructors and principal couldn't believe it! He earned countless honors while at the academy and won awards in military compe 3Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 36 You Joined the Army, but Ended Up Reviving Your Family Lineage 让你去当兵，结果你重开族谱 Military fiction [System + soldiers + military] The female lead may or may not appear later; she might just be a plot device. This is my first novel, so please go easy on me. Luo Jin was reborn in the past, only to enlist in the military after her parents urged her to. She hadn’t planned to pursue a military career, but then the System appeared. “Let’s give the family business to my older sister. I want to earn my first military merit.” Luo Jin, now wearing stars on her shoulder, said to her par 384Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 37 On the Border 在边防 This world is not at peace. Even in peaceful times, the tides of change are always churning. Many people believe war is long behind us, never realizing that battles are being fought constantly in places we know nothing about! Across snowy plateaus and vast deserts, blood is shed and lives are lost at every moment! Our protagonist, Ning Cong, gradually grows through a series of stories... 135Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 Reborn, the System Forces Me to Join the Army 重生之系统逼我去当兵 Xiang Jingtian was born into a wealthy family. He was handsome, got good grades, and, most importantly, his family had plenty of money. But all he wanted was to lie flat at home like a lazy fish. Since he didn't want his family pressuring him to study, he completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees in one go by the age of 22, and even earned a doctorate. The first thing he did after graduating was hit the bars. But that night changed his life forever... 228Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 39 Reborn, My Billionaire Father Forces Me to Enlist 重生后，首富父亲逼我去参军 Lin Fan, who was passionate about extreme sports in his previous life, was caught in a tsunami while attempting the Waterfall of the Ozaki Eight. His soul was unexpectedly reborn on another Blue Star, a parallel world to Earth, and happened to possess the body of a rich second-generation heir also named Lin Fan. As it happened, his new body's father had forcibly sent him into the army to straighten him out. From then on, the world lost a playboy and gained an iron-blooded soldier king! (System + 284Reads6.1Score100Shelves
- 40 Reborn as a Soldier, but I Never Planned to Serve for Life! 重生当兵，我没想干一辈子啊！ [Coming-of-age + everyday life + comedy + traditional military life + if you prefer mindless fun, proceed with caution] I earned merit in the military, I got into fights in the military, and I saved people in the military. My name is in all twelve volumes of the military record. (My attempt to switch genres failed, so I've sheepishly come back to writing military stories, hehe~) 5.4kReads8.2Score341Shelves
- 41 Special Forces: The Myriad Paths Fusion System 特种兵之万道融合系统 After transmigrating into the special forces world, he became a soldier in the Iron Fist Regiment’s cook squad and acquired the Myriad Paths Fusion System. Fusion: Myriad Paths disguise skills, allowing him to mimic any living creature. Fusion: Myriad Paths marksmanship, bringing his pistol, rifle, and sniper skills to the pinnacle. Fusion: Myriad Paths combat techniques, bringing fifth-category military close-combat skills and sixth-category military killing techniques to the pinnacle. He Zhiju 16Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 42 Back to 1995: My Days in the Army 重回九五，当兵那些事儿 [Not a special forces story] + [Military life] + [No System] + [Blue Force mode] [All hand-crafted] [Three chapters updated daily] Qin Man woke up one day to find he had suddenly returned to 1995. He was back at the beginning of his military service, when he was young. In this life, he was determined to make something of himself in the army. But as the new recruits began reporting to their units, his life seemed to take a different course... 37.4kReads8.3Score2.9kShelves
- 43 Military Life: Starting in 2002 军旅：从2002年开始 In his previous life, Lin Yi left the army and never returned to military service. Given another chance at life, he returns to the 2002 recruitment season, determined to seize the opportunity. He will not only serve for as long as he can, but make a name for himself and become a true career soldier. In this life, from the moment he steps into the recruit company, he throws himself into “hell-level” training. While his fellow recruits are still struggling to pass the three-kilometer run, he has a 35kReads8.5Score4kShelves
- 44 Military Life: From Recruit to Everyone’s Favorite 军旅：从新兵到团宠 (Author's note: I've never served in the military, my writing is pretty amateurish, and there's no female lead.) With a name like Xun Lujun, you can tell he comes from a military family, and he really does. His ancestors fought in the War of Resistance against Japan. His grandfather, Xun Jianjun, served in the navy and rose to the rank of master sergeant. His father, Xun Jianguo, is a colonel and chief of staff in the local armed police force. His older sister is named Haijun. She skipped grades 5.3kReads6.6Score329Shelves
- 45 Special Forces: I Took Out the Blue Army Command Center Alone from the Start 特种兵：开局单人端掉蓝军指挥部 Qin Feng transmigrated to a special forces world and awakened the Special Operations System. Master-level hand-to-hand combat, sniping, and tactics; camouflage, assassination, and more. He's got it all. You think you can capture me, Qin Feng? Dream on! From the start, he took out the Blue Army's command center. From then on, Qin Feng began his path to dominance in special operations! 281Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 46 Reborn: My Captain, Jiang Xiaoyu 重生之我的队长蒋小鱼 The protagonist, Li Mu, transmigrates into a parallel world. He enlists to serve his country and joins the Marine Corps. Alongside his comrades, he grows from a raw recruit into the cutting edge of the Blue Flame Dagger. He tempers himself into the steel within steel through blood and sweat, determined to let every drop of his hot blood flow into the seas of his homeland. 160Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 Enlisted and Immediately a God of War! From the Start, I Send the Commander to Buy Cigarettes 入伍即封神！开局指挥司令去买烟 [No romance! No romance! No romance! Repeating it three times!] Ye Yun is feeling pretty down. One moment, he was a rich second-generation heir with a fortune worth billions. The next, he was the most miserable recruit in boot camp. To ease his homesickness, he slipped ten yuan over the wall to an old man out for a stroll: “Sir, could you pick me up a pack of Hongtashan? Keep the change and buy yourself a drink.” When the company commander and regiment commander rushed over to the laundry yard w 3.8kReads6.1Score259Shelves
- 48 The Soul of the Special Forces 特战军魂 A passionate young man joins the military, carrying a pure heart and a desire to serve his country. Deep in the Golden Triangle, the Southwest Military Region’s Firewolf Special Forces launch the bloody, violent Tiger-Clearing operation. Love, friendship, brotherhood: it all flies like the bullets they fire, with glory above all! 491Reads8.4Score113Shelves
- 49 We’re All Two-Year Conscripts, So How Did You Become an Officer? 都是两年义务兵，你提干当军官？ [Military Service] + [Military Officer] + [Military Life] + [No Female Lead] + [System] Li Xueyi transmigrates to a parallel world by accident. When he opens his eyes, he finds himself already aboard a green-painted train bound for a military camp. While he's still completely bewildered, the War God System activates and binds itself to him! From the start, he activates a beginner's gift pack and gains an SSSSS-rank talent! From then on... Li Xueyi had originally planned to serve two years as a c 250Reads5.7Score—Shelves
- 50 Squad Leader, That Demobilized Military Policeman Is Back Again! 报告班长，那个退伍纠察又来了！ On the day top military inspector Lu Fei left the army, veterans from the entire brigade chased him to the camp gates. “Where's his hometown? I want to send him some local specialties!” He thought he was finally free, but his father kicked him straight back to his old unit. Even worse, his new recruit squad leader was an “old friend” he'd disciplined three times. The squad leader sneered. “Got you now, haven't I?” Lu Fei sighed. “...Can I switch squads?” Three months later, he was carrying th 24.1kReads8.2Score2.6kShelves
