Novels like The Underworld Boss Who Came Out of a Martial Arts Academy
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- 1 Back Then, We Were All Bad Kids 那些年，我们曾是不良少年 That year, we were young and reckless. Back then, we feared nothing. Looking back, we can't help but sigh and shed tears. Time flies by in the blink of an eye. Do you still remember the brothers who fought by your side? Do you still remember being a delinquent? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 My Wild Youth 凭我少年狂 From a cowardly student to the true boss of the South District! Students, street punks, gangsters: three levels, each step paid for in blood. The protagonist, a ruthless enforcer, and a scheming strategist: together, they take on the underworld. Follow a big brother who stands by his friends, fighting from the school all the way to the South District. No showing off, no cheats. He earns his place with brains and grit. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Xie Wenyuan: Rise of the Underworld 谢文渊：黑道崛起 [Violent Underworld] [Suit-Wearing Thug] [Cultured Scum] “Adjusting my glasses is a habit. Slitting throats is my profession.” Xie Wenyuan has always believed himself to be a reasonable, respectable man. Even when issuing an order to wipe out an entire family, he would still gently push up the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, a harmless smile playing at the corners of his mouth. It began in a dark, damp alley in H City, reeking of rot; It began with a ballpoint pen piercing a local gangster’s pa 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Black-and-White Game: Dragon City Tycoon 黑白游戏之龙城大亨 The journey of a post-90s generation, rising step by step from ordinary beginnings to extraordinary heights! This book tells the story of Lu Xu, who grew up in the 1990s and clawed his way up from the countryside, eventually becoming a powerful tycoon in Longcheng with influence over both the legal and criminal worlds. Full of passion, humor, youthful spirit, and helplessness, it portrays the rise of a little man born into humble circumstances. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Ruler of the Martial World 江湖之掌权天下 [Underworld + One Female Lead + Wish Fulfillment + Ruthless and Decisive. Ignore the lack of a rating or a low rating; it'll rise later.] My name is Li Shiquan. Shi as in strength, quan as in power. If your blood isn't cold and your heart isn't hard, you can't make a place for yourself in this ruthless world. If your body isn't tough and your fists aren't strong, you can't rule the world. And I rose from an unknown nobody to a kingpin who shook the entire city of Longxing. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Years I Wandered the Jianghu 我走过的江湖岁月 The day I went to the city with the 3,000 yuan the whole village had scraped together to seek help from my cousin, I caught him kneeling and kowtowing in his rented room, calling a burly man with a fierce face “Boss.” My first lesson in society: I thought my cousin was a respectable man who'd made it in the city. Turns out he was a thug who acted like a dog for others, and he wanted me to serve them tea and water too? I thought the city meant factory assembly lines and shared dormitories, a stab —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Underworld’s Mad Dragon: I Took Down the Jianghu Bosses All by Myself 黑道狂龙：我一个人砍翻江湖大佬 [Underworld + officialdom + domination + ruthless action + multiple heroines] Gong Ming is a discharged soldier who once skinned a man alive and a lone hero who earned countless military honors. A twist of fate drew him into this turbulent jianghu. With his ruthless creed of "If you do it, finish the job," and his sharp mind, he quickly made a name for himself in the jianghu. In this dark world, he met a group of like-minded brothers. They stood by justice and feared no powerful enemies, fightin —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Xiao Sanfeng's Life in the Jianghu 萧三峰的江湖人生 Tough guy Xiao Sanfeng has feared nothing since childhood, machete in hand as he makes his way through the world! After unexpectedly discovering the mystery of his origins, he sets off on a one-way road into the martial world. Watch him cut his way through every obstacle with a single blade and rise to the pinnacle of life! 403Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Campus Kingpin: The Years I Ruled the School 校园枭雄：我称霸的那些年 He's a nobody from the countryside, and also the most powerful crime boss ruling the North China Golden Triangle! He's a marginal figure in the city, and also a legendary underworld tycoon whose name is known far and wide! What kind of ending could do justice to all the hardship along this journey? What kind of resolve does it take to keep moving forward in a world of deceit? My name is Zhou Zichen. I rose from the bottom to become the strongest! My story starts here... 4Reads—Score314d adds
- 10 On the Run 一路逃亡 Orphaned at the age of ten, Ji Ling struggles to survive while the villagers spit on him. After falling into Ghost Cliff, he finds himself at death's door, only to be saved by a mysterious green-skinned gourd! The gourd holds a world within. It can hold an endless supply of water, and eating its fruit grants him divine strength. It becomes his only means of survival. When he first comes down from the mountain, he is taken in by a well-meaning stranger, only to be sold for three thousand yuan by 225Reads6.9Score2314d adds
- 11 Tales of South City: A Furious Stand for Love 城南往事：冲冠一怒为红颜 It’s a matter of the underworld, so let it stay in the underworld. Don’t let the trouble reach your family! What does it mean to understand how the world works? Is that the underworld? Have you ever seen the real underworld? The underworld is treacherous, riddled with traps and dangers. The underworld is a chess game. One wrong move, and every move after it is wrong. You and I are all just pieces. Money? Money? More money? Power? None of that is what I want. I want fairness. I’ll tell you from p 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Delinquent's Bold Reign 不良少年之张扬跋扈 I’ve had no enemies on this road, just teachers, each giving me another hard lesson. They crushed my innocence, killed my childishness, and steeled my body, teaching me that only failure and humiliation can forge a mature self. When everyone else falls, I’m still standing, and that means I win. Heroes are as plentiful as carp crossing the river, yet even the best among us struggle to take a single step. How could ordinary folks like us expect life to go smoothly? The stream doesn’t fight to be f 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Reborn as a Mafia Boss, Yet I Have a Good Person System? 重生黑道大佬，却有个好人系统？ [Women + Money + Business + Power Struggles + Half Behind-the-Scenes + Half Unhinged] Chen Ken is a third-generation underworld boss, born into a thoroughly respectable criminal family. After he is killed by a joint operation between the underworlds of Pretty Country and Sakura Country, he is reborn ten years in the past. Taking the lessons of his previous life to heart, he decides to clean up his family's image first, then build the business into an empire. Unfortunately, the daughter of the an —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 I'm a Hoodlum: Two Strokes, One Vertical, That's How We Do Things! 老子是流氓，两横一竖就是干！ “Hello, my name is Fang Xiu. The ‘Xiu’ in ‘to the bitter end’!” In this bloody underworld where people prey on one another, Fang Xiu is swept against his will into one whirlpool after another! Only after stepping into it does he realize that the underworld is a bottomless vat of dye, filled with schemes, treachery, and betrayal! By the time he wants to turn back, he’s already sunk deep into the mire, with no way out! All he has left are the few brothers at his side, standing shoulder to shoulder 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Reborn: I Went on a Killing Spree in the Underworld 重生后我在黑道大开杀戒 [Everyday urban life + wild imagination + powerful lead + scheming + reborn + billionaire + thrilling and suspenseful + laugh-out-loud comedy + invincible face-slapping + underworld + big boss] Li Wei’s family is hounded by loan sharks until their lives are destroyed. Fleeing for his life, Li Wei loses his footing and falls to his death from the 21st floor. To his surprise, Li Wei is reborn as Mo Lingfeng, the son of the billionaire Mo Xiaotian. He gets his revenge using underworld methods. Afte 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Bloodsoaked Underworld: Gangland Storm 浴血江湖之黑道风云 By a stroke of fate, Wang Tian embarked on an extraordinary path: the road of the underworld! An older brother who was like a father and mentor, and five brothers who would share life and death with him. He has been gravely wounded and left on the brink of death, and he has also enjoyed immense wealth and a life of extravagance! This is the story of an ordinary man’s hard-won rise, a cry of defiance from those at the bottom! Wang Tian is determined to create a legendary life! P.S. Wang Tian and 20Reads—Score10614d adds
- 17 The King of Soldiers’ Underworld Life 兵王的黑道生涯 China's strongest soldier is unexpectedly ordered hunted down by his own grandfather. Returning to the city with a top-secret plan, he infiltrates the underworld and changes its dark rules outright. He and the heroine weather the rise and fall of their families together, and he ultimately becomes a devoted wife-adorer. One heroine only! The first half is a cerebral, high-stakes thrill, while the second is wonderfully sweet as he spoils his wife. 1.6kReads7.8Score16914d adds
- 18 Reckless Years, 轻狂岁月， The little brother I used to look down on has suddenly become the big boss... Chase the campus belle, take down the school bully! A legend in the west of the city is still a legend in the east! I, Chen Han, never hold a grudge, because I get my revenge the very same day! I charge across the battlefield for no reason but to live out my wild, reckless youth! —Reads—Score114d adds
- 19 The Power of the World 天下势 The martial world stirs, and heroes gather at the Chan Monastery! Blades and spears in hand, they show their mettle, every stance and seat exuding grace. Before the Tianlong Chan Monastery, let us chase the dream of a life of adventure in the martial world. Witness this clash of heroic figures as we continue our own legend of passion and courage! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Look, That's the World Beyond the Heavens 你看那叫，天外天 (This isn't a wish-fulfillment story, but one about an ordinary man's rise) (This story is completely made up! Don't overthink it!) A tribute to the classics: Brothers, let's go! A student at a university in Northeast China, he grows step by step into a local power player! Through connections, brotherhood, fate, and his own efforts! He bursts onto the scene and takes command of an entire region! Thousands roar his name: Beyond the Heavens! 102Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 21 Reckless Youth: No Way Back from the Jianghu 放肆青春之江湖不归路 My name is Wang Hao. Because I was a coward, I transferred to Chenghua, where I met five brothers who shared my hardships and stood by me through thick and thin! We went from being bullied to ruling the school, going through so much and making so many sacrifices together. With one foot still at school and the other already stepping into the underworld, what happens in the end? Let me tell you the story! P.S. The story is set around 2006, and all the major characters are adults. (The ages, educat 515Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Jianghu of Those Years 那些年的江湖 Quiet! Class is about to begin!!! At Uncle Two's shout, the hall and the streets packed with people fell completely silent. Just then, the young crowd parted, making way without being told. Wen Hua walked through, hearing his brothers call out to him as he passed. “Brother Hua!” “Greetings, Brother Hua.” 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Underworld Tales: The Ruthless Boss of Yuncheng 黑道往事之云城枭雄 After the 2002 college entrance exams, Ye Haonan scored high enough to get into a top university. Overjoyed, he was preparing to share the good news with his family when disaster struck at home. In that moment, he raised the axe in his hands and swung it at the criminals. It was clearly self-defense, yet he was sent to prison for exceeding its limits. From then on, his life changed beyond recognition. The well-behaved boy became a demon everyone feared... 306Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 24 Underworld: Making a Name for Myself 黑道：扬名立万 [Underworld swindlers + smart characters + both sides of the law + big shots + neither wholly good nor evil + double undercover agents + Part Two of the Northern Frontier Storm] For a man… what does it mean to be alive? To drift through life accomplishing nothing? That just means you’ve lived. It seems that for a man, making something of himself, bringing honor to his family, and making a name for himself… That’s what it means to be alive! My name is Han Yangming. I used to be a top student, but 364Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 25 Who in Their Right Mind Joins the Underworld? 正经人谁当极道啊 My name is Miyazaki Hama. My high school life after being reborn hasn't exactly been ideal. I've arrived in a parallel version of Tokyo, my biological father has passed away, and I don't get along with my stepmother or stepsister. If they feel like it, they could throw me out at any time. Wait, what the heck is this Yakuza Overlord System? What respectable family raises a yakuza? On my first day in Tokyo, I obeyed the law and studied hard. On my second day in Tokyo, I cared for my classmates and 348Reads5.4Score11214d adds
- 26 I’m Just a College Student. So What If I Become a Red Pole? 我一大学生，当个红棍怎么了 Qin Yu thought passing the police academy entrance exam would let him escape the harm caused by his family. Instead, his parents framed him and made him take the blame for his younger brother. He met a benefactor in prison, but after his release, how will he rise step by step to become the underworld's overlord? Stay tuned. The coming-of-age story of a college student in the criminal underworld: a classic, blood-pumping power fantasy with no System, astronomical combat power, and a young man who 198Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 After Getting Kicked Off the Police Force, I Took Down the City’s Criminal Underworld 被警队开除后：我掀翻全城黑恶 Forced to take off the uniform I wore to defend the righteous path, I won’t join the underworld. I’ll punish it and fleece it. I devise clever schemes and turn their own force against them, specializing in fleecing underworld bosses. I’ll take ill-gotten gains, clear out their criminal territory, and settle every score. Today they ignore me. Tomorrow there won’t be anywhere left for the wicked to swagger. I’m Xiao Zhang. I do things with a swagger, and I’m the godfather to every thug in the city 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Hot-Blooded and Reckless 热血轻狂 [Underworld] + [Martial Arts Training] + [Cultivation]: An absolutely thrilling underworld novel When we were young, we were reckless. When faced with darkness, will you swallow your anger or fight back with everything you have? Watch a group of fiery, ordinary young men rule the underworld. Who can stand against them! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Jianghu Tales: The Chain Reaction Caused by a Pack of Cigarettes 江湖往事：一包烟引发的连锁反应 The author is a devoted fan of Aixiaoyan Zhong and hasn’t missed a single episode. I’d also like to ask everyone from Sandao Street to send the author a free gift. Thank you! A pack of cigarettes sets off a chain reaction: from the internet cafe to the school, from the school to the city, from the city overseas, from overseas to foreign countries, from foreign countries to the nations of the east, west, north, and south, and from those nations to Tiger Nation. There’s no single main character. A 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Ruling the Delinquent World Starts with Tokyo Manji! 制霸不良界从东万开始！ [Tokyo Revengers + High & Low + High School Heroes + Weak Hero + Crows Zero + Original Factions] [Ensemble Cast + Local Protagonist + One or Two Heroines + Slow Burn + Fighting Prodigy] A once-in-a-century fighting prodigy, Yamashiro Miya, transfers to Shibuya No. 7 Elementary School in Tokyo for personal reasons. After accidentally knocking out a delinquent several years above him with a single punch, he forms an unbreakable bond with Senju Kawaragi. Their pure friendship is like a stone tossed 445Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Kingpin of Jincheng 晋城枭雄 Qin Mu is bullied by his classmates at school. By chance, he hears about the most powerful gang boss in the district. He completes the gang’s initiation task, becomes a wanted man, and gradually builds up his strength until he finally retires from the underworld. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Gusu's Dark Day: We Are the Kings of No. 15 High School 姑苏黑昼：我们才是十五中的天 Overnight, my family was slaughtered by the mysterious organization Ba Tian Pavilion. I transferred to Gusu No. 15 High School alone, wanting nothing more than to stay alive. But after I knocked out the so-called freshman-year bully with one punch at the dorm entrance, I was dragged into the whirlpool of the school’s hidden power struggles. At death’s door, my second brother, who was supposed to have died in Jinling, appeared before me as a sophomore and became the “cold-faced demon” feared by —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Mad Tyrant Fanfiction: The Blood Dragon Conquers the Heavens 狂枭同人：血龙伐天 [Mad Tyrant Fan Fiction] + [Underworld] + [Ancient Martial Arts] The world descends into chaos, heroes contend for supremacy, and the Heavenly Net sets its plan in motion!! The Blood Dragon descends upon the world, subdues the wicked, establishes the Heavenly Dao, and reigns supreme!! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 I Don’t Know! Everyone Calls Me Boss When They Come Out 不知道啊！出来他们都叫我大哥 One day, when the tiger returns to the mountain, blood will stain half the sky. One day, when the dragon lifts its head, the Yellow River's waters will flow backward. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. I won't pad the word count. One female lead, no System, no invincible protagonist, passionate urban drama. (Every character in this ensemble cast has their own personality.) The world is in turmoil, and heroes rise in our generation. Two young men only want to live decent lives, but somehow g —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Chinatown: I'm Zhang Wei, Zhang as in Arrogant 唐人街：我张伟，嚣张的张 In the 19th century, Zhang Wei arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown. Forced into indentured labor, he escapes being sent to build railroads and gains a golden finger. Here, Chinese laborers are branded “inferior” just like Black people. They have no rights. The white foreigners don't want Chinese people living here, which is why the tongs came into being. This is a place full of every kind of person, and Zhang Wei claws his way up step by step. Here, Zhang Wei is known as “the Madman.” He says, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Dragon Behind Bars: How a Big Shot Is Made 狱中龙：大佬是怎么样炼成的 [Underworld + No System + Passionate + Brotherhood + Period Setting + Decisive and Ruthless] College student Chen Xuansheng injured someone while trying to save his girlfriend, only to be framed by her and sent to prison. The brutality of prison turned his grief and anger into strength. From then on, he embarked on a road in the martial underworld with no way back. “What are the rules? The rules I, Chen Xuansheng, set are the rules!” “What is honor? If you treat me honorably, I'll do the same. I 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Rise of the Wind and Clouds in 1990, Starting in Niujia Village 风云1990，从牛家村开始崛起 Name’s Goudan. The only college student in the village? Bullshit! Now all I want is to be the biggest bastard around! That old lecher Wang the Lame thinks he can touch Liu Xue, the goddess I’ve had a crush on since we were kids? And he even wants to strip her naked in front of everyone? My brother gets beaten, my goddess gets humiliated. How the hell am I supposed to swallow that? The old Goudan died with that slap. Let me introduce myself again: I’m Goudan. “Dog” as in son of a bitch, “dan” as —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Jianghu in Its True Colors 江湖本色 [New book: River Dragon on the Loose] Many years ago, a group of cocky young boys smoked cigarettes that cost just a few yuan a pack and talked big about their dreams. Longing for the day they would grow up, they shouted, “Our future is bright!” Looking back in an instant, the old street is still there, and the stars shine as they always did. But are the brothers from those days still the same? A man remains a boy until the day he dies! Just like youthful passion, it may cool, but it never dies! 966Reads7.2Score10214d adds
- 39 How the Bad Guy Was Made 2: The New Generation 坏蛋是怎样炼成的2：新世代 Ten years ago, Xie Wendong led the Wendong Association in sweeping through the underworld, bringing both the black and white worlds to heel. A decade later, the times have changed. Guns and blades have given way to capital, technology, and the dark web as the new battlegrounds. Just as the Wendong Association was going all-in on its transformation, Jiang Sen was assassinated, dark web forces began lurking in the city, and old allies suddenly returned. Under the surging undercurrents, a new gener 6.7kReads6.9Score65814d adds
- 40 The Abyss Beyond the Ashes 烬余深渊 He was once a spirited young man, but his closest family and sworn enemy joined forces to frame him, destroying his home and leaving him disgraced and on the run. In the depths of despair, he sheds his rough edges and tempers himself into someone ruthless, living under an assumed name and plotting every step. From struggling to survive at the very bottom to fighting his way through blood and violence, he uses cunning to shape the game and ruthlessness to make his name, settling every betrayal an —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 A Disciple of the Generation 一代门徒 In the 2000s, we entered a new century. Tower after tower rose from the ground, and people moved from a simple, kindhearted world to one filled with complicated struggles of human nature. The times changed and taught us so much, so very much. We also lost so much, so very much... 109Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Where Do the Falling Leaves Drift? 落叶飘向哪儿 (Underworld, school life, mind games, high martial arts) In middle school, a misunderstanding made Jiang Wanlin the target of a gang of petty thugs. Just when things looked desperate, Brother Hao appeared and showed him that in a dog-eat-dog society, only the strong avoid being bullied. So when he started high school, Jiang Wanlin refused to be pushed around any longer. He clenched his fists and plunged into the world of street gangs, dragging his good brother Liao Linfeng in with him. From stre 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Zhou Bufan’s Road to a Triumphant Rise in the Underworld 周不凡的黑道逆袭路 [No dogs are harmed in this book.] [This book is based on real events. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.] A hopeless case? A pushover anyone can pick on? When Zhou Bufan, once trampled underfoot, enters the chaotic North City covered in scars, all he wants is to keep his head down. But in this wretched world, even staying alive is too much to hope for! When fists rain down on him again, when his dignity is crushed once more, he can’t take it anymore. He won’t take it anymore! “Either live —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Evil Lord Descends into the Abyss 邪主临渊 [Underworld] [Brotherhood] [Passionate] [The author is also a fan of Uncle Qin] I was bullied all through middle school. I thought things would get better in high school, but I was still bullied. Little by little, those people led me down a road of no return... My name is Mo Daoxie. Dao as in “principle,” and Xie as in “evil.” 5Reads—Score114d adds
- 45 Dongguan, I Am King! 莞市，我为王！ What kind of legendary path will Li Feng carve out after leaving martial arts school and arriving in Dongguan? In the bright days of youth, ride proud and true. Make the most of your time, and know where you’re headed. May you roam the world for half your life, then return still young at heart... (The original cast of strongmen who rose from vocational school reunites. A new story, a fresh start!) 449Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 46 Everyone Else Has Transmigrated and Stands Unrivaled. Why Haven’t You Changed? 都穿越谁与争锋了，你还不改变？ A feel-good story with a slow pace and no soap-opera drama. It won't change the direction of the five-man group. After the protagonist meets them, the story focuses on him in another district, with the city's development revolving around him. My name is Xiang Yun, and I'm someone even a dog can kick around. I'm an orphan, and at school the school bully would often demand money from me and pick on me. Then one day, I couldn't take it anymore. I beat him so badly he ended up in the hospital. I tho 335Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Underworld Tales: From Prisoner to Underworld Legend! 黑道往事：从劳改犯到黑道传奇！ Bai Zimo was once a mighty special forces champion, but after being framed by a villain, he was wrongfully imprisoned for ten years. Three years into his sentence, a mysterious woman appeared and exposed a shocking conspiracy. She also made him a harsh offer: bring down and kill a crime boss within three months, and he could get out and take his revenge. No one expected Bai Zimo’s first targets after his release to be his own brother and sister-in-law! A thrilling battle in the shadows begins! 20Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 48 The Thug Gets Out of Prison 暴徒出狱 Before I went to prison, I was a big shot everyone feared. After getting out, I wanted to live a different kind of life. I just wanted to be an ordinary person, live a quiet life, and work hard to make money. I was ready to let bygones be bygones. But I wanted to let them go, and they kept pushing me. So I had no choice but to fight back with everything I had. 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Tiger Descends the Mountain 2 虎出山2 Fanfiction, fanfiction, fanfiction!!! [Who Can Match Me] [Young King] [Dragon Raises Its Head] [Tiger Emerges from the Mountain: Sequel] [Tiger Emerges from the Mountain: Fanfiction] [Tiger Emerges from the Mountain: Extra] After Li Hu defeated the Butcher, the Red Chamber honored him for his service, presenting him with a personally inscribed commendation and a wealth of honors. Later, he returned home in triumph to Xiang County and settled into a simple life. Unexpectedly, he ran into his ex-g 160Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 50 The Toughest Man in Yunnan 云滇第一狠人 {Urban Fiction + Power Fantasy + Nonstop Action} In high school, an accident landed me in prison for five years. Thanks to the guidance of a benefactor, I got out and worked my way up from nothing. Build big! Rise again! Rule Yunnan! 445Reads6.6Score—14d adds
