Novels like My Heart Turns Toward the Light
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as My Heart Turns Toward the Light, best match first.
- 1 The Dragon Guard Who Guards the World 镇世龙卫 From an ordinary security guard to awakening as the Dragon Guard who protects the world, and then on to the Ruins... Chen Fan and his companions face twists and turns at every step. Where will they go from here...? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Great Han: Forging a Golden Age for Humanity in Emperor Wu's Name 大汉：以汉武之名，鼎人族盛世 [Historical what-if + transmigrate + emperor + System + conquest of the Myriad Worlds] Liu Che of Blue Star transmigrates into the Western Han dynasty, becoming the history-making conqueror who expanded the realm: Emperor Wu of Han. With a portal to the Myriad Worlds at his side, he raises the curtain on a campaign to conquer countless worlds. Make the Myriad Worlds our enemy, command humanity, and battle the heavens! Across mountains and rivers, if the enemy can go there, so can I! 18Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 3 The Dynasty of Heavenly Mandate 天命王朝 After transmigrating to ancient times, you’re so poor you can hear the coins rattling in your empty pockets, and you have a fiancée to support. What do you do? Liang Cheng says, “Don’t worry. I’ll make soap, open a distillery, refine salt... First, let’s achieve the modest goal of becoming the richest man in the land!” The realm is in chaos, barbarians invade from every direction, pirates raid the coasts, and the six kingdoms and three dukes vie for supremacy? Liang Cheng says, “Don’t worry. I’l 103Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Chronicles of Pacifying the Rebellion 平乱传 In the final years of the Great Qiong Empire, the people were plunged into misery. Peasant uprisings broke out across the country, and in the end, the empire splintered into rival warlords. Zhao Yang was one of the rebels. Follow him as he struggles to survive among the warlords, eliminates them one by one, and ultimately pacifies the land and establishes a new order. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Warring Age: Who Will Rule the World? 乱世争雄天下谁有 A fictional historical novel Court intrigue, war, and the martial world are all here When the realm falls into turmoil, the people suffer; when it flourishes, the people suffer too Let’s see who can unify the realm And who can dominate the martial world 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Wind Rises in Maple City 风起枫城 The storms of war, reborn in another world, mecha warriors, unrivaled across the land, military strategy, a foreign continent, imperial campaigns, bloody battlefields, and tangled feuds and passions all come together in a sweeping tale of emperors. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Plotting for the Realm, Seeking Immortality 谋山河，觅长生 Xu Boyan transmigrates into the heir to the Northern Defender Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty. He had hoped to live out his life in peace, but then his entire family is framed and killed. From that moment on, he sets out on the path of cultivation, plotting to claim the realm and seeking immortality. He wants it all! This is a world where cultivators and mortals coexist, with struggles for power and a long road of cultivation in pursuit of immortality. (No System + Traditional Xianxia + Power S —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 You Sent Me to Guard the Frontier, So I Built a Cyber Qin Empire 让你去戍边，你建赛博大秦 [Ding! Host detected transmigrating into the Great Qin. The Great Nation Building System has been activated!] A full set of level-10 perks from the start leaves Qian Duoduo completely stunned! [Newbie Gift Pack: 1,000 tons of cement, 500 tons of rebar, 1 small generator, 1 windproof lighter...] When a military marquis provokes him, he casually pulls out a lighter. The moment a flame appears, the entire army drops to its knees, shouting, “Immortal!” Facing the Yiqu cavalry, he calmly switches on —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 With His Kingdom on the Brink of Ruin, Reborn as Duke Jing of Jin 灭国在即，重生晋静公 He was a military academy student! Then, in a single moment, he transmigrated and found himself facing the threat of his country’s destruction! What should he do? Blame heaven and earth, and wallow in self-pity? No! No! No! There’s only one road up Mount Hua: lower your head and charge ahead! He uses ingenious strategies to defeat the enemy’s fierce army! He governs with dedication, turning his fief into a paradise! Over the course of ten years, he forges alliances and breaks them, succes 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Rising from a Primitive Tribe 从原始部落中崛起 [A satisfying power fantasy] Transmigration + farming + classic fantasy + crushing every opponent This story is entirely fictional. If it’s not your cup of tea, please don’t flame it! The protagonist, Mo Long, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a primitive man. Ferocious beasts run rampant in this savage world, and humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. In the Stone Age, everything is backward, ignorant, and unbearably harsh! Mo Long rises to power in a primitive tribe, creates ci 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 I Became the Great Emperor of Jiuzhou 我在九州当大帝 When darkness engulfs the Nine Provinces and foreign races suddenly appear! Li Yuan, reborn into this world, slays demons and monsters, vanquishes ghosts and gods, and builds an Immortal Court! He kills until the starry sky falls silent, until the stars themselves grow dim! His army marches out, leaving nothing but wasteland in its wake. The story gets even better after chapter eighteen! 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Age of Empires: The Great Qin Empire Conquers All Worlds 帝国时代，从大秦称霸诸天 Across the continent of Jiuzhou, countless nations vie for supremacy! Transmigrate to the Great Qin dynasty and become Prince Ying Hao! From the start, he's exiled to Liangzhou, ambushed by the Xiongnu, and awakens the Peerless Emperor System! Sign in on a thousand-man battlefield and gain the loyalty of the seven-star battle general Hua Xiong! Sign in on a ten-thousand-man battlefield and gain the loyalty of the eight-star supreme general Zhao Yun! Sign in on a hundred-thousand-man battlefield 50Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 13 Bounty Talent: A Treasure Chest for 99 Straight Losses from the Start! 赏金天赋：开局九十九连败宝箱！ (A protagonist's growth + one heroine + building a faction + a struggle for supremacy among the myriad races. The blurb doesn't do it justice, so please check out the story.) Not long after the spiritual qi revival began on Blue Star, Li Fanchen awakened a strange bounty talent. Everyone thought it was a good-for-nothing talent. On the eve of the college entrance exams, Li Fanchen finally claimed his reward after ninety-nine consecutive losses, setting off on the path to turn his life around. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 With My Supermarket Dimension, I Can Naturally Unite the World 我有超市空间自然能一统天下 Li Siyuan works at a supermarket. After accidentally getting electrocuted, he transmigrates into the body of Li Siyuan, a county lieutenant in Qingping County of the Da'an Empire. The Da'an Empire is already deeply corrupt, and after three years of natural disasters, the whole empire can no longer function. Refugees rise up everywhere, and chaos reigns. The people in every region who can no longer survive raise the banners of rebellion, while powerful nobles proclaim themselves lords. When Li Si 142Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 15 Divorced Dad with a Daughter: A God-Tier Daughter and a Good-for-Nothing Father! 离婚带女儿，神级女儿，废物爹！ Sequence Series, Book 2 A car accident led to my divorce, leaving me to raise my daughter alone! A selection process brought my daughter and me to another world! I became the weakest spearman, with no talent, no cheat, and no invincibility. As support, I have to rely on myself for everything! But my daughter has an orange-tier talent and was born a hero! Does this mean an old father like me really has to live off his daughter? “Impossible! Absolutely impossible!” I Was Sold Out by My Pet, a Sequ 27Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 16 Conquest! Summoning China's Great Heroes from the Start 争霸！开局召唤华夏人杰 Zhou Chu transmigrates into a fantasy world where imperial dynasties and sects stand side by side, becoming the third prince of the Great Liang Dynasty. After making a mistake, he is demoted to a remote fief and forbidden to leave without an imperial summons for the rest of his life. Fortunately, he awakens the Chinese Heroes Summoning System. Bai Qi, the God of Slaughter Xiang Yu, the Conqueror The campaign that sealed Langjuxu Mountain One after another, legendary Chinese heroes from his previ 11Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 17 Summoning Reigns Supreme Across the Myriad Worlds 万界之召唤为尊 [Transmigration and rebirth + Summoner + Smart protagonist + Building and conquest + No System] The Ten Thousand Worlds Continent is humanity’s last refuge. But it’s not only a world overrun by monsters: it’s also a dog-eat-dog world… Ordinary players are crushed by the great powers, suffering miserably and reduced to begging for a chance to survive. Liu Fan is an ordinary player, too, but he shouts to all those players just trying to stay alive: “We’re hiring at the resource site! Five types of 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Another World: Summoning China’s Finest 异界：召唤中华人才 (System + transmigration + summoning + alternate world) The protagonist, Li Lang, has a System that can summon talented people from Chinese history. He arrives in the Great Xia Kingdom of another world. See how Li Lang summons one Chinese talent after another in this foreign land. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Mount & Blade: The Little Lord of Another World 骑砍之异界小领主 I see, I witness, I conquer! No one can stop me from conquering! This story has a bit of a golden finger, but it's not all-powerful. Most of all, it shows that there is strength in numbers! 18Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 20 A Hundred Thousand Steamed Buns from the Start, and They Still Make Me Emperor 开局十万白面馍，居然让我做皇帝 He transmigrated to a dynasty called Da Li, on the verge of collapse. Though he was Emperor Mingjing's thirteenth son, he had no choice but to go guard the border. After awakening the System, he received steamed white-flour buns every day. Refugees: His Highness the Thirteenth gives out white-flour buns every day. He's a living bodhisattva. Aristocratic clans: The Thirteenth Prince is outrageous. He actually wants to recruit refugees. Commoners: I've never eaten buns this fine in my entire life. 423Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 21 Forging an Imperial Legacy 铸帝业 (Alternate history + resistance against northern invaders and destruction of the Japanese + political intrigue and warfare + passionate struggle for supremacy + unification) Glorious China, its imperial ambitions confined to a corner! Barbarian invaders sweep south, and the heartland falls! At this moment, with the empire's very survival at stake, who can single-handedly hold up the heavens? A man of great ambition should feast on barbarian flesh and drink the blood of the Xiongnu with a laugh. 41Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Win Over the Sisters First, Then Rule the World with the Way of Caution 先得姐妹花，再以苟道得天下 [Multiple heroines + conquest + recruiting troops and gathering talent + a satisfying low-profile rise + a cunning protagonist] In the early stages, he keeps his small faction under the radar and focuses on growth. When chaos erupts midway through the story, he takes over Jizhou City, recruits troops and talent, and stockpiles soldiers, food, and weapons. In the later stages, the warlords vie for control of the realm. This is absolutely a story about warlords vying for supremacy, not one that pr 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Weaponsmith 军械师 [Alternate History + Firearms Arms Race + No System + No Transmigration] Three years of severe drought left thousands of miles of scorched earth. Bandits sprang up everywhere, and war ravaged the land. From the start, young villager Chu Tianshu found himself struggling to survive in a time of chaos. With a homemade three-barreled hand cannon, he killed tigers, wolves, and bandits, carving out a peaceful world of his own. “Sir, is it against the law to sell a few firecrackers for the holidays?” “ —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Strongest Mythical Emperor 最强神话帝皇 Chen Ye transmigrates to the Tianyu Continent and becomes the Great Xia Dynasty’s tenth prince. He also awakens a golden finger: the Mythical Sign-In System. With the System’s powerful help, he cultivates an undying soul, forges an immortal body, builds his strength, unlocks dungeons, and journeys across myriad worlds. Watch as he observes the shifting tides, stirs up storms, and stands supreme above all. 337Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 25 I Transmigrated into an Emperor and Built a Heavenly Court of Fortune 穿越皇帝，建立气运天庭 Li Xuan carries the Heavenly Court core with him as he transmigrates into another world, becoming the king of a Han dynasty. The powerful here can split mountains with a palm, tread upon empty air, and even create pocket worlds. But just as Li Xuan is celebrating, he discovers that, as emperor, he has neither power nor influence. The Empress Dowager and Grand Tutor conspire with the ministers to strip the throne of its authority. The border troops obey orders but ignore proclamations, while the 187Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 26 Global Class Change: My Beast Tamer's Pets Are Demons! 全民转职：我的御兽是恶魔！ [Everyone changes class] [Leveling up] [Stat-based] [Decisive and ruthless] Games have merged with reality, ushering in an era of class changes where everyone can awaken a class. Wealth, power, fame, and influence can all be earned by growing stronger. Countless dungeons, opportunities, and secret realms lie scattered across the world! Lin Jun, whose soul has crossed over, changes class into the never-before-heard-of [Demon Tamer]. He gains a god-tier passive skill that lets him increase his man 12Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 27 The Three Kingdoms: Sun the Bandit’s Hegemony 三国之孙贼霸业 Tired of reading about Cao Wei and Shu Han? Why not give Eastern Wu a try? In April of 200 AD, the Battle of Guandu had already begun, as Yuan and Cao fought for supremacy in the north. In the south, Sun Ce had pacified Jiangdong only two years earlier, but problems plagued the region. Sun Ce, however, had little interest in civil administration and was absorbed in military affairs. The day before Sun Ce planned to go hunting, a modern soul entered his body, and everything began to take a new co —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Wolf Alliance's Elite Cavalry 狼盟骁骑 No transmigration, no System, just the way of the military. No cultivation, no idiots, an alternate world. A nation has its policies, and a ruler has his schemes. A general has his talents, and a minister his loyalty. Soldiers excel at battle, while heroes uphold the greater good. Hope is always beautiful, but reality is ultimately cruel. In chaotic times, how many can truly grasp the meaning of righteousness? Everyone wants to be a winner, yet everyone is a loser. Everyone talks about t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Luo San: Born in Turbulent Times, Plotting to Rule the World 罗三：生于乱世谋天下 After transmigrating into a chaotic age and being reborn into a better life, Luo Sian became a young master of a prominent family, with more than enough to eat and wear. His golden finger wasn’t much, but it was enough to let him lie flat. He had no trouble living off the family and waiting for death. His plans for life were simple: eat well, sleep enough, spend his days slacking off, and help the unfortunate in these troubled times whenever he could. Unfortunately, the world didn’t play fair. H 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Conquest of Another World: Summoning the Pinnacle 异世争霸之顶峰召唤 I’m a new author, so please point out anything that doesn’t make sense. In another world, chaos descends upon the continent and heroes rise on every side. Watch as Dongfang Yuruo battles those who possess the System and those favored by fate. Who will rule this vast continent? Read on to find out. 320Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 31 Famine Years: I Secure My Reign with a White Rice System 灾荒年，我靠白米系统坐稳天下 After transmigrating to the fictional Great Liang Dynasty, he finds himself facing a three-year drought from the start. A thousand miles of land lie barren, and not a single grain has been harvested. As the young son of a landowner, he thought his family fortune would keep him well fed and clothed. Then he discovers the granaries are nearly empty, and everyone in the village is starving. At the brink of despair, the White Rice System suddenly awakens! For every person who pledges allegiance, it 504Reads5.9Score11214d adds
- 32 Flying Clouds in Another World 异世飞云 Doomed to die young! A good-for-nothing at martial arts! Trash techniques! Enemies all around! What can he do? Endure humiliation, train with all his might, defy fate, and be reborn! Fight for a chance to live! Terrible news: his closest friend is dead, and his enemies are powerful. Should he swallow his anger and stay silent? Never! Build up his strength, plan carefully, and make his name before leaving home! What a surprise! The imperial capital is bustling, and dragons and tigers fight fo 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Jiuzhou: Axe Over All 九州：斧霸天下 Somehow, I ended up in this unfamiliar world. Chen Shanhe never expected he would make it this far. Everything... Every last thing... Anything standing in his way... Was ground to dust beneath the edge of his giant axe! 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Reborn as the Ruler of a Fallen Kingdom 重生之亡国之君 Xiao Lin was a mercenary commander in his previous life. He died during a mission and transmigrated into the body of an ancient emperor whose kingdom had fallen. In this troubled empire, beset on all sides, he is hunted down by rival factions... Through relentless effort, he establishes a foothold, fights to survive, and reclaims the imperial throne! Alternate history + transmigration + reborn 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Emperor of Myriad Worlds 帝霸万界 After transmigrating to the Xuantian Continent, a land of countless kingdoms, he becomes the ruler of a declining kingdom in the Tianlan Domain. Armed with an all-purpose System, he summons civil and military heroes from China, rises to the summit of the Sacred Dynasty, becomes an eternal God King, and leads China’s heroes, gods, demons, immortals, and saints across myriad worlds to attain immortal supremacy. “System, get me Huo Qubing. He’s my idol.” “Ding! Zhao Zilong, Martial God, successfull 93Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 36 Devouring the Frontier 吞疆 [Jianghu + political intrigue + battlefield] A country boy from a small town, living in a turbulent age, does whatever it takes to survive and gradually rises to the throne of a great warlord! From then on, he dominates the Nine Provinces and devours vast territories! 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 I Want to Build a Cultivation Dynasty 我欲建修仙运朝 The Xuanhuang Cultivation World is divided into five continents: the Northern Wilderness, the Western Barbarian Lands, the Southern Heavens, the Eastern Riverlands, and the central Tianyuan Continent. Each continent holds the legacy of humanity's Dao. Lei Tiandi begins as the young clan leader of a small family in the Northern Wilderness. Drawing on memories from his previous life, as well as the knowledge and intelligence he gained in the Earth Village, he steadily builds a cultivation dynasty 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Empire Game: Conquer the World, Starting with a Rebellion! 帝国游戏：从起义开始征服天下！ The grand strategy game Empire Under Heaven took the world by storm as soon as it was released. Yet its chief designer, Ji Lin, mysteriously disappeared at that very moment. “How did I transmigrate into the game?!” Knowing full well that the empire was nearing its end and that the land was about to descend into chaos, Ji Lin declared, “I designed the whole game. What can you possibly use to fight me?” Come and add a little excitement to this decaying empire! “Are kings and generals born to t 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 From Captain to Conqueror 争霸从百户开始 The Zhou Dynasty is weak, and the barbarians run rampant, seizing our land and oppressing our people. “While treacherous ministers remain, the land will know no peace and the people will never be at ease. I, Liu Yun, may be only a low-ranking officer, but I am willing to sweep away the turmoil of this chaotic age for the people and restore peace and order to the world!” 40Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 40 The Oriental Lion 东方雄狮 The sleeping lion will eventually awaken, and every hegemony will be crushed. A gaming addict gets whisked by the System to a parallel world over a casual comment, where he becomes the least welcome Prince of Shu. After arriving in his fief, the Prince of Shu is targeted by warlords at every turn. To stay alive, he summons a German infantry battalion from the start! A slow burn. The real excitement starts in Volume Three, just as its title, The Road to Light, promises. Everything is for the fait 82Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 41 The Great Liang Traitor 大梁逆臣 Alternate-history setting based on real historical events. No System, no invincibility, a slow-burn story that builds to thrilling highs. The blurb doesn't do it justice, so please check out the story itself. If you don't like the setup, you can start at Chapter 5. If you prefer fast-paced action and excitement, you can jump to Chapter 40. If you enjoy it, go back and start from the beginning. Zhao Cheng is reborn as a low-ranking soldier on the Nine Frontiers. He faces a corrupt court, troubles 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Blue Star Rescue Plan: I Transmigrate to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 拯救蓝星计划：穿越五代十国 “Transmigration + history + political intrigue + war + farming + martial arts + multiple heroines” Transmigrating in search of treasure, with a disastrous start? Establish a foothold in Southern Tang and set the whole realm in order! He wants no part in the power struggles, yet gets swept into an age of chaos. He wants no part in conspiracies, yet must turn the tide. At court, it is a struggle of deception and treachery! On the battlefield, it is a conquest of decisive, ruthless violence! In the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Path to Conquest 枭雄争霸之路 “Since you’re not going to school anymore, starting tomorrow, you’re coming with me to hoe the fields and spread fertilizer,” Zhang Fengjun said gruffly. His family had more than two hectares of corn. To help it grow well, they had to loosen the soil once in summer, which was called hoeing in the north, and fertilize it a second time. “I’m not going!” Zhang Qiang said. “What did you say?” Zhang Fengjun glared at Zhang Qiang and demanded loudly. I’m going to make my own way in the world! The road —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Prince in a Time of Chaos 乱世皇子 A student at a third-rate university in the twenty-first century transmigrates into the body of a prince in another world. He thinks he can live a carefree life, but fate has other plans. Exiled to the frontier, he endures a life full of hardships and ultimately becomes a wise ruler of his age. 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Tyrant Route from the Start: Signing In for Billions of Immortal Kings Every Day 开局暴君路线，每天签到亿万仙王 [Tyrant + Summoning + the Myriad Worlds + Endless Slaughter. Do not enter if you are a bleeding heart!] Qin Changqing, the useless eldest prince of the Great Qin Dynasty! At his birth, strange omens filled the skies. Demonic serpents bowed low, and monsters ran wild! He was branded a bringer of disaster! Cast aside by the royal family, stripped of his position as crown prince, and mocked by the whole world! In the end, he was framed and killed! But when he opened his eyes again, a soul from Blue 216Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 46 Iron Horses and Icy Rivers Haunt My Dreams 铁马冰河潜入梦 #Alternate history, passion, warfare, political intrigue, romance, defending home and country# Watch a passionate young man grow step by step on the battlefield. Watch him ride across the land, settling scores and savoring every victory. Passion, comrades-in-arms, warfare, political intrigue, revenge, and romance: watch how he uses hard work, resilience, intelligence, and courage to protect the Great Chu Dynasty. 1.1kReads8.4Score10414d adds
- 47 Summoning: The Battle for the Dynasty 召唤：王朝争霸 [Summoning] [Dynasty-Warring] [Body Cultivation] [Multiple] [the Myriad Worlds] [All Races] [Not Invincible] [Historical Generals] [Decisive and Ruthless] Who was the greatest general in history? Who was the greatest statesman in history? Who was the most beautiful woman in history? The civil officials and military generals of China gather together. Watch as they sweep across another world and conquer all beneath heaven. Wars on the mainland, wars between planes. Wars among humanity, wars among 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Clan's Castoff: From the Start, I Conquer Langjuxu Mountain 家族弃子，开局封狼居胥 To protect his family, he was sent to the battlefield. He never imagined that his own family would be the ones to abandon him. Fortunately, he obtained the God of War System. Sign in on the Ironblack Battlefield, and the Xuanjia Army swears allegiance to him! Sign in on the Bronze Battlefield, and receive a Dragon-Elephant Pill! After dominating the battlefield time and again, he finally looked back and realized he had become a true God of War. 84Reads8.5Score12014d adds
- 49 The Great Pioneer Lord 开荒大领主 The Dark Continent is bleak and ruined, its civilization in decline, monsters roaming everywhere and danger lurking at every turn. Humanity has dwindled, scattered across the continent in city-states and struggling to survive amid poverty and darkness. Zhou Yu, a young man from Earth, arrives in this world and takes over the body of a destitute lord. With the powerful spiritual force born from the fusion of two so 66Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 50 Chronicles of War-Torn Times 乱世烽火录 In the final years of the Yue dynasty, the court that had ruled for over three hundred years could not escape its fate. Great Yue fell apart, and warlords who had built up their own forces across the land emerged onto the stage. Uprisings raged without end within the realm, while the subjugated tribes stirred restlessly. To the north, the Hu barbarians of the grasslands watched like tigers, poised to strike, and launched a massive invasion south! In a time of troubles within and threats without, 7Reads—Score—14d adds
