Novels like Light Is a Bond: It Will Be Passed On and Shine Once More
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- 1 Nexus: Rising from the Ruins! 奈克瑟斯：在破败中崛起！ [Ultraman Nexus + Parallel Worlds + Heavy Tragedy + Protagonist Suffering + Intelligent Villains + One Female Lead] One day, two beams of light came crashing down to earth like stars at day and night... After that day, strange phenomena began occurring one after another: people disappeared, animals mutated, and humans changed... Worse still, terrifying giant beasts appeared without warning in every corner of the world. Panic, helplessness, and fear swept across the globe. Just as everyone was lo 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 In the World of Ultraman: From the Start, I Got the Geed Riser 人在奥特：开局获得捷德升华器 (No heroine + starts in the Geed world + not an invincible protagonist + moderately satisfying + leans toward the Ultraman side + human side + System is a pain + comedy) Lin Ye died suddenly at home in his previous life. Unwilling to accept his fate, he transmigrated to the Geed world and obtained the Sublimator System. He thought he could beat the crap out of Belial and kick the Land of Light to pieces, but the System told him he didn't have any powerful items. So he forced the System to upgrad 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Ultraman: A Journey Through the Myriad Worlds 奥特：诸天之旅 Starting with Ultraman, at the place where time and space converge, Lin Yang became Nexus. Bearing his own light, he became the last memory of a planet and embarked on a journey to spread hope. His very existence was the planet's final testament. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Ultraman: Forward! 奥特：前进吧 The protagonist, Xia Song, accidentally transmigrates to the wondrous world of Ultraman and meets Zoffy and the other Ultra Brothers… Zoffy: “Don’t go spreading rumors. I might sue you for defamation.” Ace: “Things are urgent. Let’s work together!” 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Ultraman Galaxy Fight: The Heroes' Battle 奥特银河格斗：英雄们的战斗 When a strange energy suddenly appears in the universe, monsters across different time periods go berserk, and countless monsters rampage across planets under its influence. The Ultraman warriors set out in droves to investigate, only to run into a crisis... A spin-off novel of Galaxy Fight, with a completely original story. The timeline is unclear, and the power levels are all over the place (probably). There's no deep plot; it's just a fun read. I hope you enjoy it. Note: Other tokusatsu heroe 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Drakal Ultraman: Solar Storm 德拉卡尔奥特曼：太阳风暴 What would happen if Ultraman came to Earth and arrived in China? What would it look like if Ultraman fought alongside destroyers, fighter jets, and missiles after arriving on Earth? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Tragic: I Became the Enemy of the Gods in Neon Exile 惨：流亡霓虹的我成了神明公敌 ([Dual-protagonist narrative] [Pure romance, no harem] [BG romance, no same-sex pairings] [Wild fantasy] [Ultraman] [Spiritual Qi Revival] [Corruption arc] [Light fantasy novel] [Explosive action in the later chapters]!) The world mourns the gods, the Qin Emperor is reborn nine times Wisdom and authority, supreme and unmatched Slay ten thousand gods, forge glory A young man stuns the universe, his sharp spirit unstoppable Strings sing as thunder crashes, the sun-wheel arrow flies; gods weep, imm 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Light Is a Bond That Strangles Generation After Generation 光是纽带，勒死一代又一代 [Na Wen: The author has added a lot of new elements, so this Na is different from the original. Thank you for understanding.] When utter despair descends, will you still fight? When you know for certain that you cannot win, will you still fight? When a bird-shaped boulder stands atop a mysterious altar, and a mountain-shaped ruin appears before you, are you ready to become the light? As the light begins a new cycle of inheritance, a new generation of hosts sets out on a journey to fight the dark 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Come On! I Have Ultraman's Power, So Why Cultivate Immortality? 拜托！我有奥特之力还修什么仙？ [Urban imagination + passionate youth + smart villains + ruthless action + from low to high + comedy + System] Ultraman eyes, helping me heal the sick, with needles as sure as a god's! Ultraman ears, making me win every bet and become the King of Gamblers! Ask me what sect I'm from? My sect is M78! Ask me what cultivation technique I practice? Ace Heart Sutra! Endless misfortune once took the light from Zhao Butong's world. Darkness? Despair? When despair reaches its limit, hope begins! When dar —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Giant of Light: Starting in the Pre-Civilization Era, I Spend My Life to Save the World 光之巨人：从前文明开始氪命救世 [Ultraman + Honkai Impact 3rd + Sacrificing lifespan + A tragic song of salvation] (Note: This book draws on the setting of Shin Ultraman, but not entirely. It also includes a few original additions, so please don't read if that's not your thing.) While pursuing a Dark Star Person, I, Yin, an observer of civilization, accidentally fell into the Honkai world. The Herrscher of Reason wants to destroy Berlin? Take my Specium Ray! Elysia wants to become a space cop? First prove you can withstand the 16Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 11 The Light Will Shine Again 光芒将再次出现 This is simply the story of a young high school student who is transformed into Ultraman Nexus after an accident. He defeats Dark Lucifer, purifies all darkness, and ultimately becomes Noah! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Ultraman: Beyond a Lonely World, Distant Light Beneath the Abyss 奥特：孤世之外，潜渊遥光 [Nexus + No System + Grounded + Not a Power Fantasy + A Touch of Angst] [Also known as: I Transform into Nexus in a World Without Light] This is a world with mutated monsters, but no light. Xu Zhinian once saw the light, and now carries an Evoltruster he cannot use. As time passes, he begins to believe it was all just a hallucination. Then, one night, he encounters a Space Beast that has descended upon this world... In the New Era, after the oceans are contaminated by nuclear pollution, gian 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Ultraman: Starlight Bond 奥特：星光纽带 [Permission to use the original cover image has been obtained from its creator] As humanity enters a new era, the world faces a new wave of turmoil! Monsters that split the earth apart! Fierce and wicked volcanic birds! Aliens with human faces? Even demons emerging from the gates of hell!? No matter. Nexus will take care of it! When the light arrives, darkness will be driven away. And light is a bond, passed down through the ages! Hoshino Gen: No, no, that’s not right. It should be: Light is an —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Starting with Ultraman 从机动奥特曼开始 These worlds need me to save them! [No corruption arc + Showa + Heisei + Reiwa + anime + movies] [Not a traditional System story.] [Ultraman Saga - Mobile Suit Ultraman - The Next] 1Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 15 Superpowered Cultivation 超能修仙 Who says immortal cultivators can't have superpowers? Who says they have to grow old alone? Xiahou was an immortal cultivator, but after failing his tribulation, his soul was reincarnated in another world. Ordinary people make up most of this otherworld, but a small number have superpowers. Our protagonist is lucky, because he's one of them. Add to that his powerful cultivation techniques, and you could call him invincible in this age... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Anime Crossover: The Arrival of Nexus 综漫：奈克瑟斯降临 [Oshi no Ko, Ultraman fanfiction, no System] The universe holds legends of Zagi, the Dark God of Destruction, and of Noa, the First Light of the Universe. One day, the Land of Light detected an energy signature from Ultraman Noa coming from a distant universe. To uncover the truth, Ultraman Zero, who could transmigrate between universes, traveled there to investigate. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Nexus: The Light of Growth 奈克瑟斯：成长之光 The protagonist, Feng Xingchen, accidentally transmigrates to the Ultraman universe. After attracting Noah's attention, he is granted the power of Nexus, which grows along with him, and sent to the era of Ultraman Tiga. Watch as he gradually becomes the legendary Light. (Set in the Ultraman multiverse, with transmigration plots later on.) 15Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 18 Ultraman: I Am the Light! 奥特：我就是光！ Ultraman fan fiction + Nexus fan fiction + original world + no System + one (or no) heroine + not invincible Where there is light, there must be shadow. This world was once peaceful, but one day that peace was shattered. Beneath the long-standing calm, turbulent undercurrents had been building all along. Xiang Yang asked Noa, “Why did the light choose me?” Noa replied, “It wasn't the light that chose you. You chose the light.” The legend of light and shadow begins here, and here it will end. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Nexus: I Am the Light 奈克瑟斯：我即是光 [No System, one heroine, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no womanizing, no harem, a story of growth] Also known as: Nexus: I Am the Light; The Record of Ultraman Nexus’s Arrival In a dark world, a ray of light is needed to save the people. The divine beings known as Ultraman descend upon the world, bringing people hope and the dawn. This is the story of a boy who becomes Nexus and journeys through the many worlds of the Ultras. “Light is a bond. As long as someone inherits it, it will shine again! 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 A Bizarre World? Take It Up with My Spark Lence! 诡异世界？你和我神光棒说去吧！ [Ultraman Fanfiction + No Female Lead + Paranormal Investigations + Invincible Protagonist] After transmigrating to a world rife with danger, Zhu Lin faces urban legends passed around town, death curses cast by wicked spirits, monsters and demons revived from ancient times, mad scientists researching forbidden subjects, and even invaders from outer space. How will Zhu Lin, a transmigrator, survive in this world? He glanced at the Spark Lens in his pocket and immediately relaxed. "I thought this 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Nexus: In the Name of Light 奈克瑟斯：以光之名 (It's recommended to skip Volume One and go straight to Volume Two. The stories are unrelated, and Volume Two is a complete rewrite.) Light and darkness, counterparts, part of one whole, yet locked in conflict. Will this endless holy war ever truly come to an end? The despair of an overwhelming gap in strength, the bonds between comrades, the faith reborn after fear, the hope and miracles we pray for... Nexus, Eblis, Ripples... Cruz, Medles, Insaneer... Space Beasts that prey on the power of lig 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Bond: The Connection 羁绊：纽带 “A harbinger of destruction... When the world is plunged into darkness... the light of inheritance, the savior, has arrived...” [Multiple Arcs + Multiple Protagonists + Fast-Paced] Light can be passed down. The light bestowed upon the world... It crosses the ages, passed down by countless people. Even in dire straits, even when life hangs by a thread... in the end, everyone will find their own answer. The First Encounter with Light: Lu Feng Story: The long-lost younger brother of the Lu family, 89Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Nexus: The Successor 奈克瑟斯：传承者 [Ultraman + brutal start + multiple protagonists + fan fiction + not a power fantasy] For some unknown reason, monsters begin appearing in this world, and humanity forms an organization called Night Raid to eliminate them. Not only do monsters appear, but so does... a giant, a silver giant: Nexus Ultraman. Wu Xing, the second-generation host, is incredibly unlucky, but also the person most capable of creating miracles. A Can, the third-generation host, has severe autism. She likes being alone, a 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Light, Behind Us and Ahead 光，身后与未来 [Contains original elements, an alternate universe, multiple Adepts, and angst. The writing may have plenty of problems.] Seventy years ago, darkness and light came to this world. Seventy years later, their war began. Wang Jinqiang was just an ordinary people's teacher and a retired pilot. He might not be able to kick someone ten meters away, but eight meters was doable. After taking charge of a new class at the start of the school year, he dreamed of that light one night. And so began his daily 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Jun Hiyori's Chronicle 姬矢准列传 [No System + No Heroine + Not Invincible + Multiverse] After Jun Himeya and Komuroguchi “perished together,” Himeya made his final recovery inside the Stone Wing. While he was recuperating, the super-dimensional demon Etelgar suddenly appeared in the ruins. With no other choice, Nexus once again had Jun Himeya transform. After a fierce battle, Nexus was sealed away and taken from this universe, but a part of that light remained with Jun Himeya forever. Note: 1. Jun Himeya’s basic equipment consi 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Nexus, I Will Protect the Lights of Every Home 奈克瑟斯，我将守护万家灯火 Youshu wakes up one day to discover that he has transmigrated into the world of Ultraman Tiga, where he's a lowly wage slave at a news agency. He plans to use his "future knowledge" to lie flat and coast through life, but the unscrupulous god Noah forces an Evoltruster into his hands, making him a suitable host for Ultraman Nexus! "Space Beasts, huh? You're making me save the world without even paying overtime?!" Faced with a meager paycheck, overpriced convenience-store rice balls, and the risk —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Ultraman: I, the Great One, Am the Real Dark Zagi 奥特曼：本大爷才是黑暗扎基 [System + fan fiction + no female lead + multiple worlds + dark (but not evil or morally twisted)] Gao Bailan was an utterly ordinary college guy. One day, he woke up in the Ultraman world. Thinking he could finally become light, he was dealt a crushing blow by reality: “Kid, you’re not light. You’re darkness!” And not just any darkness, but the most crazed darkness of all: Dark Zagi. Under the constant pressure of not knowing when Dark Zagi might awaken, Gao Bailan worked hard to collect Dark Z 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Ultraman: I Became Invincible by Kidnapping Belial 奥特：从诱拐贝利亚开始无敌 Roland transmigrated to the Ultraman world and obtained the Ultraman Trafficker System. He thought he was in for a life of cheat-powered glory, transforming into an invincible Ultraman to save the world and bask in everyone's admiration. Who would have thought he was only a consciousness, and would have to lure Ultraman into his faction to earn generous rewards? Luckily, there was always a way forward. He drifted to a small asteroid at the edge of the universe, where he found the exiled Belial. 417Reads—Score10814d adds
- 29 Ultraman: You Gave Me Power, but That's All? 奥特：要力量你只给力量啊？ Jia Yue was just an ordinary college student from Earth. An unexpected transmigration gave him the ability to transform into an Ultra Warrior. A System that showed up late also gave him a fair bit of help, but Jia Yue was dismayed to discover that it only gave him strength attributes. Meanwhile, a much greater crisis seemed to be brewing in the universe... 5.8kReads—Score49914d adds
- 30 An Ultraman Who Gets Nexus from the Start 人在奥特：开局就送奈克赛斯 Ye Feng was a loser in life. Then one day, he suddenly gained the power of Nexus, and took on the heavy responsibility of protecting the world... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Nexus: The Ultimate Deunamist 奈克瑟斯之最强适能者 The arrival of two orbs of light shatters the beautiful peace. Fear-feeding, man-eating monsters keep appearing in dark corners, strange beasts that humanity cannot destroy! At the moment of despair, a glimmer of light brings hope to the people. The giant who embodies the bonds between people: Nexus! (Set after the original TV series. In this world, there is no Nexus tokusatsu show.) 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 After the College Entrance Exams, Nexus Begins from Zero 高考后，从零开始的奈克瑟斯 [Real World + The Next + Ultraman Spirit] Two years ago, Lin Nan lost several days of his memory in a car accident. Two years later, after finishing the college entrance exams and before he could even begin university life, Space Beasts descended upon the world. The bond known as "light" fell into his hands, and he resolutely became a chosen one, transforming into Ultraman Nexus... As these strange events unfold, the truth behind his memory loss two years ago gradually comes to light, only to le 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Bonds of Inheritance 传承的羁绊 The sequel to Nexus: Bonds of the Soul, a feature-length film Five years have passed. Xiaoxin City, once protected by the light, has returned to peace, but the fear lurking in the shadows has never faded. Evil shadows once again loom over the earth, and a new crisis has arrived. Yang Yan, the hero who once protected the world, lost the Light of Noah and went on to live an ordinary life. But fate still refused to let him live in peace. He was gravely wounded fighting an enemy and could no longer 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Ultraman Noa: The Legacy of Light 诺亚奥特曼：光芒的传承 Oni: “I am the one chosen by the light.” Lin Fu: “This is my destiny. I’ll risk my life to see it through.” Zagi: “Destroy it. Destroy everything.” Dark Lugiel: “What an idiot.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Ultraman: This Arsenal Is Packed with Warrior Spirit 奥特：这个军械库武德充沛 I transmigrated into the world of Zeta, but something about this world seems strange. Can someone explain why there’s a Mecha Gomora in the Special Airborne Armor? And why are there so many more besides the ones from the original series? What do you mean Haruki has passed out? Wait, what? Bro? 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 I Am Nexus’s New Host 我是奈克赛斯新的适能者 No System, relying entirely on himself, one female lead, not invincible We Ultraman are not all-knowing or all-powerful. There are things we don't know and things we can't do. From humanity's perspective, even with infinite superpowers, our abilities are actually limited. From the perspective of infinity, even an unimaginably vast number is still finite, with no fundamental difference. The gap between Ultraman and humanity is only a difference in the time it took to evolve. Ultraman and humanity 82Reads—Score12614d adds
- 37 The New Nexus: Light of Dawn 新奈克瑟斯：破晓之光 A half-baked young man is inexplicably chosen to join a mysterious organization. What appears before him is a godlike giant and a world straight out of a nightmare. In this world, no one notices that demons are right beside them, and no one realizes that the apocalypse is just around the corner. When the truth is forgotten and the facts are concealed, will the boy still remember that tiny light in his heart, small as dust yet never extinguished? I dedicate this book to every young person who has 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 I’m in Ultraman, and I Became Nexus 人在奥特，我成为了奈克瑟斯 After waking up to find the world transformed, Yu Xiaoshuang somehow becomes Ultraman Nexus and discovers that he has gained immense power. But this also attracts enemies from the darkness: aliens, terrifying Space Beasts, monsters, and more. With the arrival of evil invaders such as Dark Faust, Mephisto, and the extradimensional Yapool, Yu Xiaoshuang has no choice but to take up the Evoltruster and save the world. To give more people a chance to live, he cries out: “Nexus!” 258Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 In Leo's World: Starting with Transforming into Nexus 人在雷欧：从变身奈克瑟斯开始 (Nexus + Showa-era Ultraman + gradual power growth + Shin Ultraman + ULTRAMAN + various worlds) Why am I an Ultraman? And why do I have to fight? At dawn, after transmigrating to the world of Ultraman, Ling Chen feels lost. But he knows that as long as he becomes strong enough, he can find the answers he seeks! 58Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 40 I Told You to Run, Not Turn into an Ultraman! 让你逃跑，可没让你变身奥特曼！ [Ultraman Nexus + Ultraman + Ultraman Spirit + No Harem + No System + Not Invincible + Tragedy] “If hope had a name, let it be Ultraman!” “If that is what you wish, you will surely receive a powerful response!” “So what exactly is the price of becoming a hero?” Han Xia often has lucid dreams. He always thought they were just dreams, until one day he happened to dream of a monster. When he woke up, he never expected that a monster would actually appear in the real world. Even after being chosen a 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Bond of Light Begins with Tiga 光的纽带，从迪迦开始 Ultraman Nexus [Growth + Passion + Bonds + No System, No Female Lead + No Tragedy] What does it mean to transform? I don't know. Whether I survive or protect something, it doesn't matter anymore. From childhood to adulthood, no one ever chose me without hesitation But this time is different. It chose me with such certainty. My life is worthless anyway. Rather than keep hiding in a dark corner, rotting away, I'd rather become light and fight! Even if it costs me my life! Let's stake everything we 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Ultraman: What Do I Do After Calling Belial Dad from the Start? 奥特：开局认贝利亚当爹了怎么办 [Ultraman + background editing + Belial’s son + dark prince + misunderstandings + light comedy + no saintly protagonist] One moment, ordinary college student He Changfeng wakes up in the Ultraman world. From the start, Belial smacks him against a wall with one claw, leaving him on the brink of death! Luckily, his System awakens: the Background Editor System! Any background, identity, setting, or relationship can be edited, and once edited, it becomes perfectly plausible! Edit: I’m Belial’s long- 1.8kReads8.2Score20514d adds
- 43 Tokusatsu Invasion: From the Start, I Have Super Fusion 特摄入侵：开局我超级融合 Fang Mo, who lives in H City on Earth, wakes up one morning to find a Galaxy Spark and an Ultraman Taro Spark Doll beside his bed. It turns out that a fierce battle took place in a distant corner of the universe. All the monsters and all the Ultra Warriors were turned into mindless Spark Dolls by Dark Lugiel’s Dark Spark, but Ultraman Taro was different. Even as a Spark Doll, he still retained his consciousness. Guided by Ultraman Taro, Fang Mo transforms into Ultraman Ginga and battles the mons 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Nexus: The Radiant Light 奈克瑟斯：闪耀的光辉 (Discontinued. Go ahead and curse me. I’ve given up anyway.) (The author is a beginner, and the writing isn’t very good. I recommend dropping it. The story only gets worse as it goes on.) After accidentally obtaining the light of Nexus, Luo Mingfeng transmigrates to the world of Dyna. Dark Zagi never interferes, but the Spheres are unusually busy stirring up trouble. [Transmigration story, no System] [Later, the story will visit other Ultraman worlds] 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Fox Spirit Matchmaker: The Blue Youth Arc 狐妖之蓝色青年篇 [Fox Spirit Matchmaker] [Ultraman Nexus] [One Heroine] The light is a bond, passed from hand to hand, until at last it chooses him again. Five hundred years later. With little time left to live, Jun Hongo follows the guidance of his dreams, flying from Beishan to the One Qi Alliance. There, he meets the woman he loved in a past life, and is chosen by the light once more. How will his story unfold? 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Light Pact 光契 [An original setting, an Ultraman world unconnected to the main universe] [Written by a middle school student, so the prose may not be great] [No angst throughout] [Action-packed] A soldier’s fateful choice is a choice between the individual and the greater good. A hero’s atonement is the story of a photographer whose heart longs for the guilt to finally fade. A life in ruins is the story of an unfortunate boy who has accepted his fate, yet still wants to help others. A revenge fueled by rag 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Nexus: Not a Host from the Start 奈克瑟斯：开局不是适能者 [Ultraman Fan Fiction] [Multiple Host Candidates] Mo Hanxu, driven by poverty and hatred to contemplate evil, meets the kindhearted young Chen Chang. Their tender atmosphere is shattered by a monster attack, and he discovers that this world may contain people and organizations unknown to humanity. This story has no System and is generally rather bleak in tone. There is a female lead, but romance is rare and unrelated to the main plot. The story has many connections to the original, including Nig 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Ultraman: Let the Light Shine Again 奥特：让光芒再次闪耀 During an utterly ordinary glance up at the night sky, a beam of light streaked with black spots slammed straight into Nan Feng. When Nan Feng came to, he saw five enormous figures before him, and his heart sank. Nan Feng: Thanks a damn lot! Transmigrating to the Ultraman universe was bad enough, but what kind of from-the-start hell difficulty is this? [World One: Leo] [World Two: Gaia] [World Three: Tiga] (Please don't let the author put this book on hold. You'll end up starving the poor author 112Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Ultraman World Check-In 奥特世界打卡 The protagonist, Lin Yu, somehow transmigrated to the Ultraman universe and activated a System. The System's starter gift turned out to be Nexus? Let's see how Lin Yu gradually turns Nexus into a warrior skilled in both combat and magic! 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Ultraman: The Light That Blossoms at the End 奥特之终焉绽放的光芒 Please do not apply the original series' settings! “Nexus! You...” “Is this light a punishment or salvation?” Ling Yu murmured. “Why have you become so quiet? I remember you used to be such a chatterbox!” Su Qingwu looked at Lin Yu with concern. “From now on, call me ‘Yu.’ Ling Yu, Lin Yu, Gu Chuan Yu, Nuo Yu, Noah, or Zagi... they're all me!” “Changing your name over and over shows just how lost you are. Living in the shadow of other people all this time... it must be exhausting.” Light blooms 35Reads6.1Score—14d adds
