Novels like The Creation of Heaven
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Creation of Heaven, best match first.
- 1 Chronicles of Yunhuang: From Nightmare to Eternity 云荒纪：从梦魇到永恒 If the whole world were a dream, what would happen when you woke up? If you dreamed during your lunch break that you’d transmigrated to a cultivation world, then woke up and discovered you’d brought spiritual energy back to reality, what would you do? The nine apertures connect to the heavens, but not just to the heavens: they connect two worlds! After waking up, his physical body sits at an office cubicle while his consciousness guards Wumeng, keeping watch over both worlds! He chose to become —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Reclusive Immortal Venerable: Bringing a Cat and a Pocket Dimension to Wreak Havoc in Another World 隐世仙尊：带猫和空间炸穿异界 [New author here! I hope you'll show your support!] [Traditional growth journey + light ensemble cast + cat-style transmigration + cultivation of all elements + clear-eyed characters who all bring the pain + fated connection between two equally powerful leads] She is the head of a hidden cultivation family on Earth in the twenty-seventh century. While undergoing tribulation, she transmigrates to another world with an arrogant cat in tow and a portable pocket dimension in hand! Her second uncle's 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 A Class of 54 Playing Cards 54张扑克牌就是一个班 A deck of 54 playing cards is a class. The class monitor is the Big Joker, the famous Chinese rural dog. The deputy class monitor is the Tibetan Mastiff, the Little Joker. ♠️2 is the Rottweiler. ♥️2 is the German Shepherd. ♣️2 is the Belgian Malinois. ♦️2 is the Kunming Wolfdog. Fun stories unfold in the class. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The New God Group 新神集团 (Supernatural, but not scary; exorcism by physical force; no System, no harem, no overpowered protagonist, and hardly any romance.) "People say God created the world, and God protects it." "But all I see is that when people face demons and pray for help in desperation, the gods in heaven do nothing. We are the ones who help them." "When demons run rampant in the human world, we are the ones who make them disappear forever." "Those so-called gods are gone. Now, we're the only ones capable of prot 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Frostfall Snow 霜飞雪 Flowers in the snow, bestowed with the power to cut down flowers amid the snow; frost will sever the feathers and seal the borders with flowers. "Frost in Flight" Circling birds all cast their shadows down, Halfway up the mountain, wind and rain; halfway up, bones. Wild words cleave through clouds and mist for ten thousand miles, Shatter stone to make a ladder to the sky, leap ravines like swimming fish. Crash through nine thousand layers of mountains, Laugh and point as layered clouds cover the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Once My Good Deeds Are Complete, I Want Nothing More to Do with This World 功德圆满之后，我就不要这个世界 After spending five years shut away from the world, Mo Yu resolutely returns to the city where the case took place in search of the truth. But while investigating, she unexpectedly loses her life. After her death, when handling the paperwork for reincarnation, she discovers she doesn't have enough savings and can only choose to restart her life. With every new beginning, she works hard to accumulate merit, hoping that one day she'll have enough merit and savings to embark on another cycle of rei 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Bizarre Little Town I Bought for 250 250淘到的怪奇小镇 Open World ✖️ Infinite Transmigration Want to party with famous figures like Li Bai and Einstein? Warning! This book is full of Easter eggs! Hold on tight! The miserable coder Zhen Tianzhen accidentally falls into a town of famous figures beneath a glass dome, beginning his “Ridiculous Life 2.0.” Here, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei come from parallel universes and don’t even know one another. Li Bai is lovesick and crying as he gets drunk, Confucius is fretting over parenting problems, and eve 331Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 8 Why Does Anyone Think I’ll Definitely Be There When She Looks Back? 怎么有人觉得她回头我就一定在呢 [No angst, no cheating, everyday romance.] "People are so strange. I liked her for so many years and did everything for her willingly, yet one sentence from her was enough to make me give up completely." Lin Bai and Wen Rou were childhood friends. They had known each other for years, and Lin Bai had loved her for just as long. "I don't like you, Lin Bai. You're so annoying." See? Deep down, you knew she never liked you. You just liked fooling yourself, getting sentimental over your own devotion, 200Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 9 Now That I'm Reborn, Who'd Still Want to Be a Straightforward Fool? 都重生了谁还要做个老实人 No System, everyone is sharp, and the protagonist is decisive and ruthless. He’s no bleeding heart or womanizer: if he can settle things with action, he won’t waste time talking. If he can kill a hundred people, he’ll never stop at just ninety-nine!!! 99Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 I Just Came Back to Life, and I've Died 21 Times Already. Who Can Top That? 刚还阳，21连死，就问还有谁？ (A silly, wild imagination, everyone's favorite, no romance, lots of twists.) Mi Le has only just returned to life and entered someone else's womb when she loses 21 little lives in a row, only to be blasted right out of her mother's body! The grandmother who adopts her is a mysterious tomb guardian, and she leaves Mi Le to be raised by ghosts from the time she's little. After Grandma passes away peacefully in her sleep, she leaves Mi Le an inheritance of three hundred yuan in large bills... Clut 1.8kReads8.7Score39614d adds
- 11 Dreamwalker 2025 梦行者2025 [Dreamcore psychological sci-fi] [Dreamcore] [Cyber fantasy] [Artificial reincarnation] [Unconventional infinite-loop story] [Aloof genius heroine] [No romance] [Psychological] [Niche] This book is an unconventional record of a cast of minds, a dream called “life” from which no one needs to wake. A slow burn with a touch of horror. No power-fantasy tropes, only people who pass each other by, and no true romantic pairings. In April 2025, dreamwalker Qian Ye arrives in Moshou City and stays wit 33Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 12 I Touched Your Ashes. Keep Hanging Yourself 我碰了你的骨灰，你继续上吊 In the imperial capital, there was a young master named Nalan, the most gifted diviner in the land. The noble families all flocked to his residence to pay their respects. Later, that famous young master died, hanged from a willow tree. Su Nuo was a college student. Then she met a hanged ghost dangling from a willow tree. The ghost was rich and capable, but had no body. He said he could give Su Nuo gold. Su Nuo believed him. 51Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 13 Humanity's Awakening Day: We Deleted the Hatred Program 人类觉醒日:我们删除了仇恨程序 Humanity’s Awakening Day: We Deleted the Hatred Program 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 I Save Another World in My Own Novel 我在我的小说里拯救异界 The author simply wants to write a book, to bring the world and the light in their heart to life! Synopsis: The conflicts and eventual unification of seven worlds governed by independent yet interconnected laws: the worlds of humans, demons, spirits, the underworld, devils, heaven, and the void. A story about growth, bonds, and remaking the rules. (Dear readers, bring your sharp minds! A slow-burn, satisfying read: no brainless antics, no harem, no womanizing protagonist, and plenty of life’s ph 40Reads—Score214d adds
- 15 The Mirror of Origin 本源之镜 A blend of science fiction, religion, history, culture, philosophy, and mystery adventure. It champions the integration of religions, a return to the origin of the Great Way, and a world united as one. In 2095, religious archaeologist Ping Yi witnesses a horrifying vision in Jerusalem: experts from three religions die suddenly, their bodies arranged in a honeycomb pattern, their blood forming passages from the Tao Te Ching. Their neural pathways are etched with mysterious symbols from an ancient —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Exploring the Unknown Entity 探明未知体 Modern urban setting + unsolved mysteries + specialized career system + unknown beings and objects (Cthulhu, SCP Foundation) + collection of grim fairy tales + ensemble cast This is an era in which humans and unknown beings coexist peacefully! Tan Zhen sets out with his childhood friend Wan Kun to investigate the disappearance of their loved ones. After passing the warrior assessment, they are assigned to the Third District Containment Center. Along the way, they search for his older brother, 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 17 The Tearless Orphan 弃儿无泪 Abandoned by her family at birth, she was passed from place to place before being adopted by her current parents. Her adoptive mother, determined to support the household, always tries to control her life. Her future is in danger of being ruined, she has no say in whom she marries, and even after starting a family, she will still be under their control. Though she is only a little girl and has already reached the lowest point in her life, she possesses a powerful soul. See how she uses her unyie 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Reborn Little Fox Fairy’s Tale 小狐仙的重生物语 On the first day after being reborn, Luo Xiao suddenly finds himself with a “younger sister.” His longtime best friend, whom he has secretly loved for years, is ultimately no match for the fairy who appeared out of nowhere. Beneath their growing affection lies a five-thousand-year search, and a sage's obsession will ultimately transcend time and space. 51Reads—Score114d adds
- 19 Seeking a Lonely City in This Sea of Stars 于此星海寻孤城 As psionic technology reaches its full development and humanity enters the Star Era, can the Federal Community of Humanity, whose voice is controlled by the great families, truly be called a utopia? How will a technological civilization that has abandoned the “gods” face the “gods”? And where should the wandering twins Xing Hai and Gu Cheng, who have left the Federation behind, go to find their promised land? 84Reads—Score614d adds
- 20 The Eye of Deduction and Ten Curious Cases 破解之眼与十个奇妙案件 Truth-Piercing Eye, activate! Lies trigger a red alert, while secrets lie hidden beneath transparency... My name is Zhou Shijiu. With these Truth-Piercing Eyes that see through to the truth, I’ve solved countless strange cases in a marvelous world! And these eyes are just one of countless marvelous protagonists. This isn’t a one-person show! This is an anthology celebration, with a wild new premise in every installment! There’s no fixed protagonist, only a cast of characters shining together: It 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Tearless Orphan II 弃儿无泪二 From the day she was born, she was abandoned by her family. After many twists and turns, she was finally taken in with compassion by her current adoptive parents. But life still had no smiles for her. For the sake of the family’s livelihood, her adoptive mother often tried to set her life on a predetermined path. Trapped by layer upon layer of restrictions, her future seemed shrouded in gloom. She had no say in her marriage, and even after starting a family and building a career, she could not e 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Rebel Soul, Become a God 逆魂成神 [Reverse Path to Godhood | Decisive and Ruthless | Fiercely Protective | Western Fantasy x Eastern Daoist Arts] Everyone says Carlido is a divine abomination, a madman cursed by his bloodline, born to be spurned by all three realms. But they don't know that he braved the River of Forgetfulness, where death was all but certain, toppled the highest throne in the divine realm, devoured obscure and difficult ancient Eastern texts, and grasped the legacy of ancient cultivators who defied the natural 106Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 440Reads—Score10114d adds
- 24 I Came to Earth to Be a God 我到地球来当神 Female-Led + Interstellar + No System + Eastern Fantasy + Light-Novel Style + Ensemble Cast Growth + One True Pair The title may give the wrong impression that this is a story about a charlatan or a comedy, but the actual story is a slow burn with a vast world. The protagonist, Youtan, is stranded on Earth after a spaceship accident. In search of energy, she travels across the planet alone, eventually journeying with an Earth mage, a young hunter, and others. The story revolves around the power 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Life in the Jianghu: An Electrical Engineer's Extraordinary Adventure 人在江湖：一个电力工程师的奇遇 Li Fangao, an electrical engineer, unexpectedly gains supernatural powers. In a daze and against his will, he finds himself stepping into the modern-day underworld. His powers bring him one extraordinary encounter after another, and with each new experience, his abilities continue to advance. Moving between the underworld and everyday life, he thrives in both. The underworld today has no more flashing blades or torrents of blood, but it is rife with open and covert power struggles, with deadly d 14.3kReads8.7Score1.8k14d adds
- 26 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 252Reads9.2Score2014d adds
- 27 Online Game: Rebuilding My Life 网游之重塑人生 Qin Feng used to be a hopeless romantic. He gave his girlfriend his whole heart and treated her like a queen. And what did he get in return? She casually tossed out, "You can't give me the life I want," then turned around and walked away. Qin Feng was completely crushed. He holed up in his rented apartment every day, questioning his whole existence and wondering what the point of living was. Eventually, with nothing else to do and no other options, he plunged into an online game to kill time. 484Reads9.5Score3614d adds
- 28 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 6.2kReads8.7Score77714d adds
- 29 Sister-in-Law, I'm Just a Fool 嫂子，我只是一个傻子 The Continent of Dongzhou: Eastern Zhou, Western Liang, Southern Jin, and Northern Wei. The Eastern Zhou states, five kingdoms across ten generations. Prince Li Tianming transmigrates to the Continent of Dongzhou. Watch as he becomes the son of a fallen kingdom, rises again, makes a comeback, conquers the world, and unifies the continent. 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 I'm a Eunuch, What Do I Have to Fear? 我是太监我怕谁 My new work is out! You can read 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! He transmigrates to the era of Wu Zetian, with a golden dragon possessing his body and a System at his disposal. He dominates the world, invincible and unrivaled, standing alone above all, roaming the martial world and becoming the greatest under heaven. He reaches the pinnacle of life and possesses the world's April days. 1.3kReads7.4Score13314d adds
- 31 Disciple, You're Invincible Now. Go Down the Mountain and Wreak Havoc with Your Junior Sister 徒儿，你无敌了下山祸害你师妹吧 A young monk descends the mountain to become the greatest hero under heaven. He becomes the great hero in the hearts of countless beauties, standing center stage and dazzling beneath the spotlights. 201Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6k14d adds
