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- 51 Special Forces: Lone Wolf Rises Again 特种兵之孤狼再起 [The Wolf Squad B team has heirs at last! The previous generation’s legends draw to a close, as a new generation of Wolf Squad D rises from the flames!] The stories of Zhuang, Qiangzi, Lao Pao, Tuoniao, the medic, and Geng Jihui, the original Wolf Squad B, have long since become legend. Twenty years later, their children take up their parents’ guns and enter military service! Zhuang Yuan, the son of Zhuang and Yatou, gives up his promising future at a music conservatory and resolutely enlists. 494Reads—Score11314d adds
- 52 Hunting Down Special Forces Soldiers 追杀特种兵 A blood-soaked video drags him into a global manhunt! Zhang Feng, codename Fist Peak, is a special forces blade. During a brutal border mission, he finishes off a powerful enemy in a savage hand-to-hand fight, slitting the man's throat. He never imagined that an anonymous user would upload the bloody footage to a mysterious platform, where a sky-high bounty would ignite a worldwide hunting frenzy! From rainforests to snowfields, from cities to the deep sea... top assassins from every corner of t 7Reads—Score214d adds
- 53 From Introductory Armor-Piercing Defense to Mastery of Integrated Firepower 从甲弹对抗入门到信火一体精通 All descriptions of weapons and equipment in this work are based on publicly available information, combined with some personal speculation. This work represents only the author's personal views and should not be cited as a source. It contains no leaked information. 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Remembering the War Through the Flames 烽火忆抗战 This book is over 500,000 characters long and is a collection of oral histories from the War of Resistance against Japan. It brings together the memoirs of numerous people who lived through the war, revealing through their firsthand accounts the bravery of the Chinese people in resisting the invaders. From various perspectives, it recounts the tragic struggle of the Chinese people, rising up as one under the leadership of the Communist Party to resist Japan and save the nation, and leading the c 107Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 55 Peacekeeping Glory: Wolf Warrior Assault “维和荣耀”之战狼突击 The story follows a Chinese special forces team sent to the war-torn country of A to rescue Maria, the daughter of its former president. It highlights the soldiers’ courage and iron resolve, and their willingness to shed blood and sacrifice their lives to complete the mission. Full of twists, turns, and suspense, this book will keep you hooked. 1Reads8.9Score114d adds
- 56 Operation Stepping Stone 2026 垫脚石行动2026 In 2026, the situation in the eastern Mediterranean teeters on the brink of chaos. A small fortress nation that still flies the red cedar flag is caught between a powerful southern neighbor, a terrorist-controlled zone to the east, foreign peacekeeping forces, and pressure from the great powers. A military plan called Operation Stepping Stone is taking shape. The southern neighbor is preparing to advance into the border buffer zone, while another great power’s special operations forces launch co 581Reads—Score13014d adds
- 57 Special Forces: A Tank Drops from the Sky, and I'm About to Get Eliminated on Landing?! 特种兵：坦克空降，我要落地成盒？！ During a red-versus-blue military exercise, a tank was suddenly air-dropped behind enemy lines. At that moment, Ling Feng transmigrated into the body of a tank operator and was completely bewildered by the unexpected air drop. Meanwhile, his classmates were having a meal in the military exercise zone. When they saw Ling Feng climb out of the tank in his military uniform, they were left utterly dumbfounded. Before the stunned students could recover, Ling Feng launched into a fierce battle with th 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 My Military Life, My Northern Frontier 我的军旅，我的北尖 In the 1990s, a student from a poor family becomes a dragon-slaying hero at a high school steeped in the ways of the underworld. But before he can finish his studies, he turns into the very dragon he once fought and flees the school. He heads to Shenzhen with grand ambitions, only to have vicious foes close in before he can fulfill them. With no other choice, he returns to his hometown and enlists. Through the army's crucible of constant trials, he ultimately becomes a brave, upright, and resolu 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 Reborn as a Soldier, but I Never Planned to Serve for Life! 重生当兵，我没想干一辈子啊！ [Coming-of-age + everyday life + comedy + traditional military life + if you prefer mindless fun, proceed with caution] I earned merit in the military, I got into fights in the military, and I saved people in the military. My name is in all twelve volumes of the military record. (My attempt to switch genres failed, so I've sheepishly come back to writing military stories, hehe~) 5.4kReads8.2Score34114d adds
- 60 Back to 1995: My Days in the Army 重回九五，当兵那些事儿 [Not a special forces story] + [Military life] + [No System] + [Blue Force mode] [All hand-crafted] [Three chapters updated daily] Qin Man woke up one day to find he had suddenly returned to 1995. He was back at the beginning of his military service, when he was young. In this life, he was determined to make something of himself in the army. But as the new recruits began reporting to their units, his life seemed to take a different course... 37.4kReads8.3Score2.9k14d adds
- 61 Special Operations: Project Cold Edge 特战：寒芒计划 To meet the increasingly serious international situation, the Huaxia military established the “Cold Edge Project” on a highly secretive island, bringing in outstanding combat personnel from special operations units and military academies for specialized training. Xie Xun was the strongest soldier among them! In all kinds of harsh environments, the Cold Edge Squad faced tests involving ice and snow, deserts, swamps, and island landings. They went on to complete one arduous mission after another, 380Reads7.4Score10314d adds
- 62 Military Life: Starting in 2002 军旅：从2002年开始 In his previous life, Lin Yi left the army and never returned to military service. Given another chance at life, he returns to the 2002 recruitment season, determined to seize the opportunity. He will not only serve for as long as he can, but make a name for himself and become a true career soldier. In this life, from the moment he steps into the recruit company, he throws himself into “hell-level” training. While his fellow recruits are still struggling to pass the three-kilometer run, he has a 34.7kReads8.5Score3.9k14d adds
- 63 Military Life: From Recruit to Everyone’s Favorite 军旅：从新兵到团宠 (Author's note: I've never served in the military, my writing is pretty amateurish, and there's no female lead.) With a name like Xun Lujun, you can tell he comes from a military family, and he really does. His ancestors fought in the War of Resistance against Japan. His grandfather, Xun Jianjun, served in the navy and rose to the rank of master sergeant. His father, Xun Jianguo, is a colonel and chief of staff in the local armed police force. His older sister is named Haijun. She skipped grades 5kReads6.6Score30114d adds
- 64 Forget Playing Fair, Who Taught You to Charge Like That? 不讲武德，谁教你这样士兵突击？ (Transmigration + light System + everyday life + lighthearted comedy + no female lead) After transmigrating as Jiang Chen, he awakened a System and gained a passive buff aura that he could switch on or off. Every time his admiration score reached a target, he unlocked a new skill. Before long, Jiang Chen became a legend. XXX: Look at the tables Jiang Chen wiped. A fly would do the splits if it landed on one. His blanket is just barely passable, too. Now look at yours. I wanted to praise at least 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Dragon Assault 战龙突击 Across snowy highlands, deserts, and Gobi wastelands, we press forward, crossing the boundary between life and death. Amid fleeting lights and glittering nightlife, we outmaneuver the human heart, securing bargaining chips for our country. We are the backbone of our nation, the dragon's fangs and claws hidden in the shadows. To protect our country's interests, we will tear apart any enemy who dares invade! 2Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 66 My Days in the Military 我在部队那些事 Life in the army has its hardships and its joys. Looking back, the hardships have gradually faded from memory, while the good times remain vivid. Now and then, I feel inspired to write them down, hoping to bring readers a laugh. If anything here is inaccurate or incomplete, I hope readers will forgive me. 184Reads—Score1814d adds
- 67 The Dragon Head Came to Me, Begging Me to Form the Dragon Fang Special Forces 龙首找我，求我组建龙牙特战队 No female lead + feel-good power fantasy + military life + no System Five years ago, a battle ended in betrayal by a mole, leaving Xu Jinbi the sole survivor of the Dragon Fang special forces. Dragon Fang was disbanded, and Xu Jinbi left. Five years later, the Dragon Chief of the Dragon special forces came to find Xu Jinbi in person. “Dragon Fang is being reassembled!” Those words stirred a storm within Xu Jinbi. He thought back on years of fighting, and how the deaths of his comrades remained u 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 One Song of Camel Bells, and the Steel Seventh Company Avoids Disbandment 一首驼铃，钢七连取消撤编 [Military Life] + [Comedy] + [Passionate Action] + [Beating Up the Japanese Invaders] Shen Fei suddenly wakes up to find he has transmigrated to a parallel world. On his way to the military camp, he activates the Peerless Soldier King System. Shi Jin: I thought Xu Sanduo was already invincible, but I never expected someone to be even tougher! Good thing he’s one of my men! Wu Liuyi: They call me an armor-piercing shell, but you’re a nuclear warhead! Yuan Lang: I’d only just finished disguising m 28Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 69 Special Police Glory: Eye of the Hunter (Two Volumes) “特警荣耀”之猎毒之眼（全两卷） “Special Police Glory: Eye of the Drug Hunt” (Complete in Two Volumes) tells the story of Long Shaogang and Du Pengfei, two brothers who grew up together. Sharing the same ideals, they resolutely chose military service after graduating from high school. After five years of rigorous training and real combat, both had become outstanding special forces soldiers. Although Long Shaogang served with the “Dragon Blade” special police unit while Du Pengfei served with the “Lone Wolf” special forces, eac 3Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 70 Airborne Assault 空降兵突击 A vivid, realistic portrayal of the growth of China's airborne special reconnaissance soldiers; an expert introduction to a wealth of military knowledge; firsthand accounts of the most brutal battlefields; and a playful glimpse into the fun of life in the barracks! A military novel that is realistic, hard-hitting, rigorous, and passionate. 559Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 71 Zhang Yi, the Young Soldier 小兵张易 Zhang Yi came from another timeline with a mission and a goal. Who could have guessed he’d arrive just as local recruitment was underway? Determined not to let his family down, he resolutely joined the army. He never expected that the longer he served, the clearer things would become, and the higher he’d climb in rank, until a chance encounter brought him into contact with the main mission. 657Reads7.2Score10914d adds
- 72 Reborn: Just Joined the Military Academy, and the System Arrives 重生：刚入军校，系统来了 Shi Yan is reborn, returning to the day before the college entrance exams. In his previous life, just to be with his terrible girlfriend, he deliberately held back on the exams and gave up his chance to apply to a military academy. After entering college, he worked part-time every day to fund her spending. He even missed his graduation exams because of overtime at a construction site, forcing him to repeat a year and delay graduation. But what did he get in return? On his girlfriend’s graduation 55.7kReads7.5Score5.7k14d adds
- 73 I Took Your Advice: I'm Born to Be a Soldier! 听劝，我是先天当兵圣体！ Ten years on the job, and no one knew his name. One day in the military, and the whole world knew him. Give him one chance to fold a blanket, and he'll outdo every veteran. Give him one chance to compete, and he'll break international military records with his eyes closed. He was an ordinary military academy cadet, but after learning about his achievements, even his instructors and principal couldn't believe it! He earned countless honors while at the academy and won awards in military compe 3Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 74 Camouflage Years 迷彩年代 Through vivid prose, this book brings to life the camaraderie among servicemen, who care for one another like brothers, the vibrant energy of military life, the romance unique to soldiers, and their steadfast determination to fight society’s evildoers to the very end. It paints a stirring portrait of a tough, justice-minded soldier brimming with courage and striving ever upward, taking the story to one thrilling climax after another. 244Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Reborn, My Billionaire Father Forces Me to Enlist 重生后，首富父亲逼我去参军 Lin Fan, who was passionate about extreme sports in his previous life, was caught in a tsunami while attempting the Waterfall of the Ozaki Eight. His soul was unexpectedly reborn on another Blue Star, a parallel world to Earth, and happened to possess the body of a rich second-generation heir also named Lin Fan. As it happened, his new body's father had forcibly sent him into the army to straighten him out. From then on, the world lost a playboy and gained an iron-blooded soldier king! (System + 284Reads6.1Score10014d adds
- 76 The Dark Eagle Returns 暗鹰回归 When Lu Xiaolei turned eighteen, inspired by his father, he answered the nation's call and joined the military, driven by his longing for army life. From then on, his life would never be ordinary. But he had no idea this was only the beginning. The world isn't as beautiful as it seems. Someone must always protect the mission, and even in peacetime, there are bloodshed and sacrifice… 1.2kReads8.9Score17614d adds
- 77 Squad Leader, That Demobilized Military Policeman Is Back Again! 报告班长，那个退伍纠察又来了！ On the day top military inspector Lu Fei left the army, veterans from the entire brigade chased him to the camp gates. “Where's his hometown? I want to send him some local specialties!” He thought he was finally free, but his father kicked him straight back to his old unit. Even worse, his new recruit squad leader was an “old friend” he'd disciplined three times. The squad leader sneered. “Got you now, haven't I?” Lu Fei sighed. “...Can I switch squads?” Three months later, he was carrying th 24.1kReads8.2Score2.6k14d adds
- 78 Bloodsoaked Night Wolf 浴血夜狼 Code Name: Lone Wolf is the military-themed first volume of the Lone Wolf trilogy. It tells the story of a passionate young man who gradually becomes a legendary soldier. [Realistic military life, no power fantasy, special forces, no System, teamwork, counterterrorism. The buildup in the early chapters is lengthy, so proceed with caution! Creating this wasn’t easy, so please be kind if it’s not for you!] “If I die one day, send my body back to my hometown. I want to see it one last time!” Those 624Reads7.8Score10014d adds
- 79 From Class Troublemaker to Class Darling, All Thanks to My Class Monitor's Soothing Ways 从刺头到团宠，全靠班长他超会哄 [Not Workplace Romance, Not Contemporary Romance] [No Female Lead] + [Coming of Age] + [Daily Life] + [Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] + [Light Ensemble Cast] The everyday antics of a bunch of cheerful (2) goofballs (B) in the military~ They say the new recruits in Eighth Squad are all troublemakers. Squad Leader Chu Xiaohe looks at the recruits and clicks his tongue in dismay. One street-smart kid from Tagou. One wild brat from Shaolin Temple. One New Oriental cooking school chef. One stubborn k 2.4kReads8.4Score24214d adds
- 80 The Reborn General's Path 重生的将军之路 Everyone else serves in just one branch of the military. Me? The big shots from every branch are fighting to recruit me. You think I’m only good with words? No. Being good with words is exactly what you need most in times like these. It’s fine if you don’t understand something. Just talk about things you’ve seen before. 394Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 81 The Saber Is Drawn 军刀出鞘 The concept of armed reconnaissance originated with special operations personnel deployed by the navies, armies, and air forces of the world’s major military powers on forward reconnaissance missions. Its roots can be traced back to the prelude to the Normandy landings in World War II. We are the first to reach the battlefield, and if necessary, we will be the last to leave. More often, we arrive quietly and depart in silence. But believe this: wherever we set our sights, the fire of vengeance w 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 I Signed Up to Be a Soldier, So How Did I Become a General Overnight? 说好来当兵，怎一夜就让我当将军 (Passionate + genius + no female lead!) Private Jiang Fan fell asleep while on guard duty and was caught red-handed by the commander. When he woke up, he was wrapped in a general's overcoat, watching the entire regiment's senior officers do push-ups together in the freezing wind. The regimental commander wept in the snow. “You little menace, you just cost me half my career!” The company commander was livid. “Drag him out and shoot him!!” The squad leader smiled reassuringly. “It's fine. He'll be 1.1kReads6.0Score11814d adds
- 83 Special Glory: My Years as a Rogue Soldier 特种荣耀：我当兵痞那些年 [This book has been published] Three muffled gunshots rang out from the bank lobby. Behind the railing, three bank employees collapsed in pools of blood. A few minutes later, the piercing wail of sirens, as the sun sank lower, shattered the quiet of Longyang City. 122Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 He Just Became a Deserter, Then Wiped Out a Drug Cartel. How Is He a Spoiled Rich Kid? 刚成逃兵就团灭毒枭，这叫纨绔？ Once the mightiest soldier in Longguo, he died a heroic death during a border mission. When he opened his eyes again, he had become Wang Yunteng, the spoiled son of Longguo's richest man, hated by everyone and even by their dogs. And he was already on the run from the start! His predecessor couldn't handle military training and deserted, only to run straight into a ring of armed drug traffickers. Looking at his frail, fair arms, Wang Yunteng could only laugh bitterly. “This body can't even hold 56.7kReads8.8Score4.5k14d adds
- 85 Glory in the Blood: Youth Without Regrets 热血荣光之青春无悔 Thank you for your support! Qin Yu is a country boy from rural Jiangbei. With lofty ambitions and a strong work ethic, he studies hard and earns a place at a military academy. Pure friendship, tentative first love, and the vitality of youth: relive an unforgettable journey through the best years of life. Starting from humble beginnings, he presses forward with passion, forges a fearless military spirit, and writes a glorious military legend. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 The Seventh Special Forces Unit 第七特种部队 We are devils, nonexistent as ghosts. We fight like packs of wolves and are as ruthless as hyenas. Our enemies call us butchers, executioners! Whoever dares challenge our nation's dignity, we will destroy their country! Whoever dares lay a hand on our people, we will wipe out their entire clan! The only thing we live for is to fight, fight, fight, fight until death! 35Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 87 Special Forces: The Returning Dark Blade 特种兵之归来暗刃 Southwest Theater Command. The Ghost Squad, an elite special forces unit, was wiped out while carrying out a mission! Squad leader Lin Beiwang was reborn twelve years in the past. He must find the clues and make up for past regrets. Facing a squad of elite special forces, Lin Beiwang said, “I’m not bragging this time. Just call me the leader of Security Office Duty Team Two.” “If you can’t even beat my reserve duty team, what makes you think you’re an elite special forces unit?” 92Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 After Enlisting Three Times, I Just Want to Leave the Army and Get a Government Job 三次入伍，我只想退伍进体制 “Sir! I was just bragging!” A soldier who only wants to leave the army is forced into becoming the toughest fighter in the entire brigade. Li Hu, twenty-five years old, senior private, enlisting for the third time. Other people join the army for a future. He joined to get discharged: serve out eight years in peace, get his resettlement papers, go home, and land a secure government job. The Special Operations Forces come looking for recruits? Not interested. The special operations chief of staff 109.2kReads9.3Score11.3k14d adds
- 89 Eagle of the Special Forces 特战雄鹰 Lin Rui's parents gave their lives for their country when he was young. Raised by his grandfather, he studied traditional Chinese medicine as a child and Western medicine at university. By chance, he learned that there was more to his parents' sacrifice than he had been told. He enlisted and followed in their footsteps, enduring the trials of blood and fire until he became a true, battle-hardened warrior! 356Reads7.4Score10114d adds
- 90 I'm a Rich Second-Generation Heir, So Why Can't I Be the Strongest Soldier King? 我富二代，凭啥不能当最强兵王？ Chen Feng transmigrates into the world of "Glory of the Special Forces" as a rich second-generation rookie soldier, and unexpectedly activates the [Super Soldier King System]! During a ten-kilometer high-altitude run, he takes the flag and leads the whole team to the finish. In hand-to-hand combat, he crushes Yan Poyue, the original story's protagonist! Others rely on brute strength to train in combat, but he uses his System cheat to thrash muscular tough guys. Others fear getting pushed around 49Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Shadow Unit: New Recruits Training Camp, Unit 15 暗影部队【15部队新生训练营】 This work is based on N135 Special Task Force as its prequel. You can read the original book first if you like. I began writing from Chapter 20 of the special edition. He entered the 15th Unit's recruit training camp at the age of six. At eight, he successfully joined the Shadow Unit. Ever since he arrived, he became indispensable to the Shadow Unit. 519Reads6.4Score10414d adds
- 92 The Quietly Rising System: I’m a King of Soldiers 偷偷拔尖系统之我为兵王 Soldiers are born to win battles. Gou Buyu transmigrates into the body of a seventeen-year-old boy in a parallel world and, after a friendly negotiation with his System Dad, enlists in the army. The blurb can't do it justice. Read the story... 3Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 93 Bound to a Super Gene, I’m Unstoppable in the Military Camp 绑定超基因，我在军营开挂了 #Military #System #UnderdogRise #Comradeship His family goes bankrupt, his father dies, and four million in debt lands on his shoulders. Eighteen-year-old Chen Huai has no family to rely on, and he refuses to give up the university place he just earned. After seeing a military recruitment poster saying college freshmen can enlist and keep their student status, he makes one decision: serve for two years, save up enough for tuition, then go back to school! But as soon as he joins the army, he unex 3kReads5.2Score25214d adds
- 94 Special Forces: The Sirius Twins and the Ten Demon Brothers 特战：天狼双子星与魔丸十兄弟 [The rating just came out and will rise later. You're welcome to read!] [Two Male Leads · Passionate Military Story] Lu Yuan x Fang Lei, the "dynamic duo" who teamed up back in recruit training. One made trouble openly, while the other followed along behind the scenes. They nearly gave their company commander high blood pressure as soon as they enlisted. Five years later, they reunited in the special forces: one as captain, the other as political instructor. On their very first day together, the 7.7kReads8.2Score96614d adds
- 95 Special Forces: My Myriad Worlds Fusion System 特种兵之万界融合系统 Lin Yi transmigrates into the world of special forces as the worst new recruit, facing elimination from the very start. At the critical moment, the [Myriad Worlds Fusion System] activates! And so, a “nonhuman” is born. He fuses the genes of Kenya's flying man and leaves even the best soldier in the dust on an armed cross-country run; He fuses a conceptual-level gun spirit and hits his target every time! He fuses Xiang Yu's godlike strength and wields an overlord's power in an ordinary human 407Reads6.9Score10714d adds
- 96 Special Forces: The Strongest Mess Hall Cook in History 特种兵：史上最强炊事班员 Lin Han is reborn in a parallel world with a Merit System. After spending three years undercover, he returns and chooses to join the mess hall. What? My elite Blood Wolf Squad got captured while simulating foreign military training, and even had their weapons taken? Who did it? Those seven cooks. What? The commanding officer got taken out, and now the Blue Army has no leader? Who snuck around behind the lines? Those same seven cooks. I've never seen cooks this ridiculously powerful. Who trained 13Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 97 I Enlisted to Stay Alive, Then Worked My Way into a Military Legend 入伍保命，我卷成军中神话 Lu Yuan transmigrates into the body of a top-tier third-generation military heir. All he wants is to spend his days driving sports cars and yachts, lazing around in luxury. But then his legendary father disappears, assassins come after him, and his grandfather kicks him into a recruit company to lie low. “Stay for three years, or earn a Special Class Merit. Otherwise, don't even think about leaving!” To get discharged as soon as possible, Lu Yuan binds himself to the Extreme Daredevil Instructor 2.7kReads6.7Score35614d adds
- 98 Black Fox 2 黑狐2 Black Fox 2 continues the story of Black Fox as an original novel, following Fang Tianyi and the others. It chronicles Fang Tianyi's military career during the War of Resistance Against Japan and his eventful years in the War of Liberation. Above all, this book aims to tell the complete story of the life of General Fang Tianyi, a dedicated revolutionary. 1kReads—Score10914d adds
- 99 I Gave Up a Billion-Dollar Fortune and Became a Special Forces King 放弃百亿家产，我成了特种兵王 Who could have imagined that Leng Feng, the top young heir in Yangcheng known for spending money like water, would give up his claim to a fortune worth hundreds of billions and enlist instead! Everyone thought he was bored and looking for a thrill, and waited for him to come crawling out of the barracks in tears. They had no idea he had already undergone six months of brutal training in Southeast Asia: ten-ring hits with rapid-fire weapons, the skill to thrash retired special forces soldiers in 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 The Ultimate Soldier 最强单兵 After a mission goes wrong, Xiao Xiao, hailed as the strongest soldier of the 21st century, returns to the city with his adopted daughter. 85Reads5.8Score—14d adds
