Novels like Honkai: In the Previous Era
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- 1 Starting in the Previous Era of Honkai Impact 3rd 从崩坏前文明开始 This is a wholesome, lovely, happy, scheming, silly, and uplifting book. There are absolutely no tearjerkers! Trust me! [No one knows whether happiness or misfortune will come first. Wei Heng watched them step forward to shield him, one by one.] [Heng, do your best to stay alive.] [If I don’t have you, what’s the point of living?] [Feather of Bodhi’s maximum output, Judah’s maximum output, Abyss Flower’s maximum output... Full release!!!] [That day, the universe trembled! The Tree and the Sea tr 48Reads6.2Score1014d adds
- 2 Honkai Impact 3rd: The Previous Era 崩坏之前文明 I, the sinner of the Previous Era, will change the ending. Goodbye, Elysia. Trading my death for your resurrection is a great deal. Tree: “Are you done? If you are, then please go die.” 15Reads6.8Score214d adds
- 3 In the Honkai World, Let Me Spit Up Some Blood First 人在崩坏，先让我吐口血 He woke up in the Honkai world, but had no idea what his cheat was. Recently, he befriended Otto and Kallen, and tried to prevent Kallen’s death. But before long, he had already coughed up blood several times in a fight. Otto: “What’s going on (゜ロ゜)?” Shi Yan: “Don’t worry, just let me cough up some blood first! Pfft~! _(´ཀ`" ∠)_” 4Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 4 Honkai Impact 3rd: Cultivating Immortality in the Previous Era 崩坏：我在前文明中修仙 Herrscher of Reason: “How could the Will accept your existence?” Chen Sheng: “Maybe she can't control me...” Herrscher of the Void: “Why? Who are you, anyway?” Chen Sheng: “I'm the one you can't have.” Herrscher of Thunder: “How can you be immune to my lightning?” Chen Sheng: “Your lightning is just a tiny bit stronger than the tribulation lightning cultivators face.” The End: “Why aren't you dead yet?” Chen Sheng: “I don't want to die yet.” Will of Honkai: “I'll kill you.” Chen Sheng: “I'm righ 18Reads6.4Score714d adds
- 5 Honkai Impact 3rd: Days in the Current Era 崩坏：在现文明的时光 [Honkai Impact 3rd timeline, lighthearted, uplifting, heartwarming, mostly everyday life] A soul from another world brings a new variable to this predetermined story, sparking fresh encounters with the girls who were already here. From moving into a new house to starting at a new school, the fates of those who should never have crossed paths become intertwined. From the day you and I met, Honkai was born as well. A solitary boy awakens to a power. Is it a curse of Honkai? A gift from fate? Or pe 59Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 6 Honkai Impact 3rd: The Long Journey 崩坏：漫长旅途 [Transmigration, anime fan fiction, System] Note: This story has no angst, so read without worry. Qi Ming, once an otaku, unexpectedly transmigrates to the world of Honkai and gains a useless System. In a world where zombies roam everywhere and Herrschers are a dime a dozen, how will Qi Ming turn this imperfect world into the one we hope for? 7Reads—Score214d adds
- 7 Honkai Impact 3rd: The Captain's Tale 崩坏三之舰长传 Otto's old friend from Schicksal, the husband of the Anti-Entropy Leader, the Supreme Elder of the Wushuang Sect, the Hyperion's first captain. Was he a good man? No. The First Herrscher Joyce died at his hands. He single-handedly protected the Second Herrscher, brought about the birth of four Herrschers, slaughtered over a thousand civilizations, and, though an artificial god, became an enemy of civilization. This was the life of the greatest mastermind villain behind Honkai Impact 3rd. 3Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 8 How I Drew the Judgment of Shamash from the Start in Honkai 关于我在崩坏开局抽到天火圣裁 After an accident, Lian Yu accidentally transmigrated to the world of Honkai Impact 3rd. He also awakened a System and drew the Judgment of Shamash. With the Judgment of Shamash in hand from the start, he resolved to turn this imperfect story into the one he had always hoped for. The heroine of this story is Raiden Mei. Lian Yu is the sole male lead. I hope everyone enjoys this story. (I’m a new author, and my writing isn’t very good. Please be kind, and forgive me if it’s not to your taste.) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Honkai Impact 3rd: My System Is Bugged 崩坏三：【我的系统有问题】 “System, are you sure you didn’t give me the wrong items?” [Of course. This System never makes mistakes.] Dongfang Yan silently stared at the “amazing” items the System had brought out. “System, were you sent by heaven to torment me?” Dongfang Yan rubbed his forehead in exasperation. So he was supposed to save the world with this pile of weird junk? “If Kiana and the others find out, they’ll definitely think I’m a pervert!” Everyone: “We already know.” Years later, Dongfang Yan looked at the Val —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Honkai Chat Group 崩坏聊天群 A lighthearted story, no angst. Just as the Seven Disciples kill Hua, an Elysia suddenly appears... This is the story of an ordinary captain who accidentally stumbles into a Honkai chat group. When he discovers that he can enter the Honkai world, he... 8Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 11 The Hyperion's Captain 休伯利安的舰长 (Honkai, captain, main story, mild angst, multiple heroines, no System, no transmigration, no rebirth) In a world overrun by Honkai, what is a captain’s greatest wish? To never again be powerless to protect them. To be able to embrace them when they feel lost. To be a real, tangible captain in their stories, rather than a helpless bystander who can’t change a thing… The captain can surely make a difference. No matter how much pain and suffering he endures, he will make this promise: You protect 2Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 12 The Elf of the Honkai World 崩坏世界的精灵 The serious version: This is the story of a boy granted a new life by the gods, who saves what is beautiful and rekindles hope. The chuunibyou version: Warriors who fight to protect what is beautiful in a world of despair, let me be the one to light the way to hope! The not-so-serious version: Cute girls, here I come! 23Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 13 Honkai Impact 3rd: The Dark Wanderer's Growth Chronicle 崩坏三：暗之浪客成长记崩坏篇 I picked the wrong name for this crossover, and by the time I wanted to change it, I couldn't anymore. The male lead is a veteran anime and gaming fan, but he'd never played any games in the Honkai series. He didn't believe Honkai Impact 3rd would make him cry, but after finishing the Elysian Realm finale, he was so heartbroken that he suddenly died and transmigrated. (The female lead was behind it, pretending to be the System.) (The male lead in this story has a second personality. His first pe 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 A Traveler Across Worlds 穿越世界的旅者 After dying, transmigrating to another world is no big deal to Shi Lingchen, who has lost his emotions. He has never feared life or death, yet he is cursed by death. Though he has no interest in it, he is granted something akin to immortality. Things ordinary people could never obtain happen to him. Ha! It's merely a bargaining chip. On the other side of the scales, he has paid with the emotions that make him human. This is a journey with no end, a tale of shouldering sorrow alone after transmig —Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 15 Honkai Impact 3rd: The Final Tomb of the Flame-Chasers 崩坏：逐火者的终墓 The story of a captain named Rui who transmigrates to Honkai Impact 3rd. But when he discovers that this is not the Current Era, but the Previous Era, what changes will he make to the predetermined story as someone whose fate has yet to be decided? The story may be revised or include the author's own ideas. Please decide for yourself whether you want to read it. 5Reads—Score114d adds
- 16 The Story of an Ordinary Person Who Transmigrated into Honkai 关于一个普通人穿越到崩坏这档事 Huang Shulang is just an ordinary shut-in, but the author has high hopes for him and throws him into the world of Honkai Impact 3rd. The hope is that he'll gradually change himself, and then change the world. 26Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 17 Transmigrate into Honkai and Conquer the Heavens 穿越崩坏，无敌诸天 Qin Yiming transmigrates into the world of Honkai Impact 3rd after an accident. Determined to fight for everything beautiful in the world and change its tragic ending… The synopsis isn’t doing it justice, so please head to the story itself. 2Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 18 Honkai Impact 3rd: From the Start, Elysia Comes Looking for Me 崩坏：开局被爱莉希雅找上 “Um, I’m Elysia.” Su Shu glanced at the girl’s flat chest, then at her beautiful white hair, and said coolly, “Yeah, right.” “I really am Elysia! I need your help with something urgent!” The girl stamped her feet in a panic. Gritting her teeth, she said with a glint in her eyes, “Where do you live, you jerk? I’ll go to your place and prove it to you!” Wait, is this some new kind of scam? Su Shu scratched his head, speechless. 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Hyperion Captain Who Actually Gets Screen Time 有戏份的休伯利安舰长 I started writing this because the Honkai Impact 3rd story was so heartbreaking, and I wanted to give my brain, which had been emotionally wrecked by it, something to make me feel better. The characters might act out of character and there may be similar issues, so please bear with me. If you have any ideas, feel free to tell me. I’ll listen carefully. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Honkai Impact 3rd: Can I Get Stronger Only by Going on Dates!? 崩坏：只有约会才能变强！？ [Honkai Impact 3rd only] + [Time and space abilities from the start] + [Dating] + [Positive and uplifting] + [System] + [Multiple heroines] Thanks for asking. I was suddenly bound to a System that lets me get stronger just by going on dates, so I immediately took my little sister out on one. It wasn't about anything else. It was my responsibility. But just as I successfully finished my date with my sister, earned her approval, and received a reward, a small Honkai eruption struck. My sister… 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Honkai Impact 3rd Road 崩坏之路 An orphan left behind in a city after the Honkai disaster sets out on the path to fight Honkai. The Moths of the Flame Chasers and the Thirteen Flame-Chasers will become true heroes, not cold names in the history books! We will turn this imperfect story into the one we want it to be! (There is some angst, but not much. This is a parallel world, not the original world. Of course, everything you'd expect will be here; the only difference is that the power levels are clearly defined.) 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 When Honkai Descends 当崩坏降临 Just a writing exercise, don't take it seriously. I'm just making stuff up for fun. If you want to read it, I guess you can. I think it's actually pretty good. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Honkai Impact 3rd: The Nth Herrscher of St. Freya 崩坏：圣芙蕾雅的第n位律者 My name is Ye Xiao, a... somewhat unusual Herrscher of Ice who has lived through roughly two eras. I’m currently enjoying retirement at St. Freya, organizing a group and having fun picking fights with the Valkyries. As for who to recruit... Please open the book. And while you’re at it... help them deal with a few problems. 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Honkai Impact 3rd: A Blessing for a Wonderful New World 崩坏：为美好的新世界献上祝福 The moment the first rays of dawn shone into the woods, the wheels of fate began to turn. A young man possessing power from beyond the world swore he would change everything and create a beautiful new world. “Do you really want to hear news about Karl that badly?” Surrounded by the Flame-Chasers, Raiden Mei asked, feeling a little awkward. “It's been so long since we saw him. We kind of miss him.” “Hmph. He promised to help me refine my experiment.” “I do want to know how he's doing.” “What abou 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 25 Honkai Impact 3rd: A Second Chance at Life 崩坏：重来人生 (Parallel timeline + slice of life + happy ending) “When fate’s ordained causes and consequences cannot be changed, the only choice is to start over.” She woke up after a night’s sleep to find that something extraordinary seemed to have happened. This didn’t seem to be the world they knew. Kiana had returned to her student days, the Flame-Chasers had formed a student council, Himeko and the others were part of a teaching and research group, and Theresa was still the school principal... Wait... W 157Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 26 Across the Multiverse, I Invite the Gods 综漫，我在诸天请神明 He had just hurried back from out of town to take part in his village’s annual Spirit Invocation Ceremony. The good news was that the celestial gods in the shrine had acknowledged him and were willing to let Ji Fusheng channel their power. The bad news was that an ancient demon was sealed beneath the shrine. The incense power of the celestial gods had once been enough to keep it suppressed. But over the past few centuries, the world had entered a state of magic. Even bolstered by the power of i 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Global Beast Taming: Contracting Elysia from the Start 全民御兽：开局契约爱莉希雅 Beast Taming + Honkai + Genshin Impact + Growth + System After sacrificing too many years of his life, Qin Kong ended up in a world filled with contracted spirits. This world was overrun by monstrous beasts that invaded the human realm through countless rifts. With the System’s help, Qin Kong and his contracted spirits gradually explored the truth about this world. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Honkai Impact 3rd: Trouble Always Finds Me 崩坏：总能遇到一些倒霉事 The first 107 chapters are all discarded drafts. Feel free to read them if you're interested. The actual story starts after chapter 107, in Volume Two: Chapter 98, A New Beginning. Yilan is the beloved son of the Kaslanas, Siegfried, and Cecilia, and the biological older brother of Kiana Kaslana and Bianka Ataegina, also known as Durandal. A transmigrator who has lost his memories, he has three chances to simulate. First simulation: He became Bronya's butler and stayed in that role for over twen —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Honkai Impact 3rd: It All Began When I Became Bronya's Older Brother 崩坏之从当布洛妮娅哥哥开始 [Everyday Life] [One Heroine] [Redemption and Battles] [Positive and Sunny] Honkai is a natural phenomenon with a will of its own. It resists the development of civilization and brings about countless disasters. Because of a few unexpected events, Xinuo not only ended up in this world, but also changed the course of its history. Here, he is Bronya’s older brother, Kiana’s archenemy, Fu Hua’s “best friend,” the exceptional Fifteenth Herrscher of Judgment... And he is also one of Seele Vollerei 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Honkai Impact 3rd: Memories of the Sea of Flowers Beyond 崩坏：彼岸在那花海的回忆 (Honkai Impact 3rd) (Fanfiction) (Some plot elements are original.) Memories? Remembrance? Emotions! They will become nourishment for the Sea of Flowers. The world may be devoured by the Sea of Flowers, or it may be saved by it... Yun Hai, wielding the Sword of Wangchuan, will save the world and create a world that belongs entirely to them... Sacrifice? Return? This will be an unknown adventure. Draw Wangchuan and take up Huangquan, then swing your sword at the world's end. Forget... lose... sea 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Honkai Impact 3rd: A Journey Without Restraint 崩坏：随心所欲的旅途 [Honkai Impact 3rd + Multiple Heroines + Transmigration + A Beginner's First Attempt + Self-Indulgent Story] Chen Hao was supposed to live out an ordinary, boring life, but a big truck sent him to the world of Honkai Impact 3rd. As a captain who didn't know much about the main story, he set out to do everything he could to cut short its tragedies and save the girls who had suffered so much. As he made up for past regrets, all sorts of girls gradually gathered around him without his even realizin 6Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 32 Honkai Impact 3rd: Chief Assassin, Adoptive Sister Herrscher of the Void 崩坏：首席刺客，义妹空之律者 With help from Liao, the chief Shadow Assassin of the Shenzhou Assassin Alliance, the Second Herrscher, Sirin, was finally slain. To carry out his plan, Otto used cloning technology and the Herrscher Core to resurrect Sirin, but something went a little wrong with her soul. With no other choice, Otto asked Liao to look after her. But seriously, asking an assassin who only knows how to kill to take care of a child...? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Honkai and Civilization 崩坏与文明 I was a captain. Now I’ve become a phantom captain. From an observer of a story, I became someone who lived through it. From one tragedy after another, I search for a bright future. One day, they will return. After all, “Tragedy is not the end, but the beginning of hope.” 9Reads6.8Score214d adds
- 34 Honkai Impact 3rd: The Final Poem 崩坏：终末之诗 P.S. This Honkai Impact 3rd fanfic has little to do with the main Honkai storyline. It focuses on humanity’s struggle and resistance within the Honkai world. The author is busy, so updates are whenever possible. “What do you want to become?” “A human being. A real human being.” “Then become a teacher. Children are the purest members of human society.” With Sirin’s sacrifice, the Second Honkai came to an end, and people’s lives returned to normal. Demeter had planned to retreat to the mountains w 6Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 35 Honkai of the Previous Era: I Will Change This Story 前纪元的崩坏：我将改变这个故事 I love this story, but it has too much sadness. I want to make it a happier story, and then one day I saw hope: I set foot in this world myself. 17Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 36 A Honkai Journey Beginning in the Previous Civilization 从前文明开始的崩坏之旅 This is how Zhai Ye answered questions about what he thought of the other Flame-Chasers. About Elysia: “The flawless true self, a pure-hearted girl. To me, her arrival was the moment the world was truly lit up.” About Mobius: “Terrible eating habits, almost entirely free of human moral constraints, and she possesses the hardest thing in human civilization of this era.” About Vill-V: “I still haven’t figured out all her personalities, but I do have a strong impression of her true self.” About Hua 5Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 37 Honkai Impact and the Fruit of the Imaginary Tree 崩坏与虚树之实 After transmigrating into a pre-collapse civilization, he became so obsessed with the Honkai that he went off the deep end. After losing the battle against the Finality, Qing Shi thought he had reached the end of the road. Who could have guessed that, thanks to the miraculous antics of a certain pink elf lady, he would somehow max out the Honkai God's affection for him!? What? The Honkai God is his wife now? So, do I still fight the Honkai or not?! 21Reads—Score314d adds
- 38 Honkai Impact 3rd: I Became the Flame of Dawn to Judge the God of Honkai 崩坏：我化作破晓之火审判崩坏神 On blood-soaked earth, beneath a sky consumed by flames, the fire of judgment descended and imposed its twisted sense of justice upon all things. Yet that very warped justice ultimately became a glimmer of salvation. The Herrscher who judged all things descended from the sky to judge humanity for its many sins! 1Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 39 Honkai Impact 3rd: A New Era 崩坏：新纪元 A new writer here, please be gentle. I’ve wanted to write this for a long time, but I was afraid the story might take a turn that betrayed my expectations. Now that the plot is mostly clear, I don’t mind anymore ♪ If you know the story, there’s no need for me to say more. If you don’t, that’s fine too. You can think of this as a completely different Intrinsic World. Anyway, I’m writing something entirely new. A boy is bestowed with the Power of Finality by the Will of Honkai and sent to “correct 64Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 40 Honkai Impact 3rd: I Am the Fourteenth Flame-Chaser 崩坏三：我是第十四英桀 Just a fanfic, but do the mhy screenwriters have to be so miserable? After transmigrating from Earth, Lin Xuan finds himself in the Previous Era of Honkai Impact 3rd. What will happen when he wields the power of the Abyss? (I’m no good at writing introductions, so just head straight to the story!) 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 My Captain Is So Improper 我家舰长不正经 (This story is positive, healthy, and uplifting.) I’ll definitely turn the world into what we hope it’ll be. Uh, probably. As a captain, he seems to never get anything important done. Every now and then, he even goes drinking with Barbatos from next door in Genshin Impact. Captain’s got just three reasons for coming to St. Freya: sneak Kiana out of class! Sneak Bug out of class! And sneak out of class! Of course, first he has to avoid the headmistress! Honestly, Honkai must be just as frustrated —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Honkai Impact 3rd: Valkyrie Gacha and an Encounter with Elysia 崩坏：女武神抽卡，邂逅爱莉希雅 [Honkai Impact 3rd / Previous Era / Elysia / Battles / Daily Life] A modern Genshin player accidentally transmigrates into the world of Honkai. He even finds himself on the perilous battlefield of the Honkai. There, he sees Elysia and realizes he's in the Previous Era, before the main story. A world destined to meet its end and enter an endless cycle. What can he do in this world? "Ding! Valkyrie Friendship Gacha System activated." "A golden finger! Interact with characters from the story to dra 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Honkai Impact 3rd: Pioneering 崩坏3开拓 [A Honkai Impact 2nd + Honkai Impact 3rd + Honkai: Star Rail mashup] For the worldbuilding background, see Chapter 193. Under the gaze of the “Undying,” he once set out, wandering among countless worlds and drifting through innumerable destinies. At last, following the whispers of the “End,” he completed his final metamorphosis on this planet, burning away the scales and feathers of his past and compressing every last ember into the remaking of “Nothingness.” He thought that was the end. He was 228Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Honkai: Lord of Original Sin 崩坏，原罪之主 Qizui is a Herrscher who wants to travel the world! He was attacked by a Herrscher as soon as he arrived. What could he do? Fight back, of course! (I’m a new author, so please don’t flame me, hehe!) 1Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 45 Honkai Impact 3rd: From the Start, I Was Born in Otto’s Laboratory 崩坏：开局诞生在奥托的实验室 [Honkai Impact 3rd] [Multiple Heroines] [Simulator] Jiang Chen was a devoted Honkai Impact 3rd player who had spent four years playing the game in his previous life. For some inexplicable reason, he transmigrated to the Honkai world and became an experimental subject, A1018, just like Kiana K423. (This novel mainly focuses on the simulator, so there may be quite a lot of simulator content.) 14Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 46 Honkai Impact 3rd: I'm the Strongest from the Start 崩坏：我开局即为最强 Forget the blurb. Instead of reading this, why not just jump in and take a look for yourself? The author can't sum this story up in a blurb. All I can say is that the protagonist is genuinely powerful from the start, though not so powerful that he can instantly dominate everyone. He does get stabbed in the back by some yellow-haired guy, though. 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Honkai Impact 3rd: For a Radiant Civilization 崩坏：致璀璨的文明 [Honkai Impact 3rd fan fiction] [No System] [Slow burn] [Timeline: Previous Era] Fu Ming accidentally arrives in the world of Honkai Impact 3rd and becomes a “ball,” but gains the ability to “transform into a stimulus” and to be reborn after death. Fu Ming thought this power would pave the way to greatness, but never expected to stumble at the very first step. So Fu Ming waits patiently as a pebble for the right moment. After who knows how long, a boy on the verge of death, corrupted by Honka 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Honkai 3rd: The Herrschers' Chat Group 崩三，律者所在聊天群 Because of an unexpected chat group, Ye Weiyang, the Herrscher of a Thousand Stars, crosses paths with Herrschers from other worlds. The Herrscher of the Void, who always gets carried away when fighting, only to get beaten back down, and gains power from every beating. Fu Hua, who will become the Herrscher of Sentience fifty thousand years in the future. After they’ve known each other for a while... Ye Weiyang: “Are you all just that weak, or are you messing with me? Herrschers can’t even do the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Honkai, Eternal in This World 崩坏，世间永存 Their home was corrupted, and the world came to an end. “I” was created by humanity’s selfishness, destined to be a calamity that would destroy the world. But the warmth of humanity filled a blank sheet with all the beauty in the world. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Survive, Elysia 活下去，爱莉 I had a pretty simple idea back then, and by the time I picked the title and signed the contract, it was too late to change it. The tree has finished leveling up, kids. Next comes a series of events about expanding this Honkai universe beyond the solar system. This will involve the invasion of the “X” universe and the walls of “Preservation,” as well as the continuation of the Honkai spirit in the “Y” universe. (X and Y have symbolic meanings; I didn’t just pick them at random.) All right, final 77Reads7.0Score—14d adds
