Novels like The Cage Is Also a Prison for Dragons
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- 1 Ne Zha: A Mutual Salvation 哪吒：相互的救赎 Two male leads + apologies for OOC characterization + mutual healing + bittersweet romance + fallen young master × street punk + happy ending + 1v1 + modern derivative work + alternate universe Please don't flame if it's not to your taste. Let's keep the discussion friendly. The author is lazy, too lazy to argue! 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Listening to the Wind Deep in the Wutong Grove 梧桐深处听风声 [Two male leads] [Proud, unruly beauty Li Zhiyu x dark, scheming Ao Shen, who cannot walk] [Past and present lives] Includes a next-life storyline. In the Republic of China era, in Yunxi Pass, Li Zhiyu, the Li family’s third young master, was notorious for being a troublemaker. He had striking, delicate features, a defiant glint in his eyes, and no regard for worldly rules. Only Jiyue, the steward’s son, could make him lower his guard. Their bond had long since crossed the boundaries between mas 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Sunny Side of the Lotus Couple: Ao Bing, Welcome to the Living 阳间上美藕饼:敖丙，欢迎活着 The hottest couple in the mortal realm: Ao Bing, welcome back to the land of the living —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 New Shoots from the Ashes 劫灰中抽新芽 [Dual male leads + based on the Shanghai Animation Film Studio version + angst + apologies for OOC] The Third Prince Ao Bing once suffered the calamity of having his sinews ripped out and his skin flayed by the Central Altar Marshal. When the gods were appointed, his dragon tendons were left crippled, and he became paralyzed on one side. Though granted the title of Star Lord Huagai, he became a laughingstock in the celestial court. Sneered at by celestial attendants and bullied by his peers, the 368Reads—Score10814d adds
- 5 After Transmigrating into the Shanghai Animation Film Studio Universe, Ne Zha and Ao Bing Got Bound to the Sea God 上美藕饼穿越后和海会大神绑定了 Ah! Who would transmigrate like this?! And straight into the world after the Investiture of the Gods, too! Why is the Heavenly Realm all modernized? Wait, whose red ribbons are these? Why are they tying everyone up?! Who am I? Ao Bing! Looking up at the people in the Tusita Palace, that must be Nezha, right? He yells in alarm: “Run! It’s a dragon!” 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Scent of Lotus in the Mist 雾中莲花香 [Two male leads + set against the backdrop of Shanghai Story + apologies for OOC] This story follows two wealthy young men as they write a romance of their own amid the turmoil of Republican-era China. As always, I hope this story brings you a moment of joy. That would be my greatest honor. If anything doesn’t suit your taste, I kindly ask you to be understanding and share your thoughts respectfully. Thank you for being here. Love you all~ 84Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Only Wishing for Everlasting Good Fortune 惟愿长吉 A ruthless, murderous top and a compassionate, gentle bottom. The setting continues the story of the Nezha Conquers the Dragon King animation, but includes many original elements. The story is divided into three volumes: the mortal world, the path to godhood, and the Investiture of the Gods. There won’t be much romance: Third Prince Nezha x a young dragon immortal. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Bamboo Dew and Frost, We Meet Again 竹露凝霜又逢君 [Two Male Leads + Jianghu + Apologies for OOC] [Carefree, Unrestrained Assassin Gong × Gentle, Refined Assassin Shou] In the jianghu, Lingyun Pavilion is the most fearsome assassin organization around. Lotus Young Master and Jade Bamboo Young Master are its finest assassins. To keep its assassins firmly under control, the Pavilion Master laid down a strict rule: no assassins may meet in private. As a result, when they cross paths on a mission, they can hardly tell friend from foe. During one per 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Shanghai Animation's Yin-Yang Lotus Couple: May We Share a Grave for Eternity 上美阴湿藕饼：允尔同穴永世不休 Beautiful Shanghai-Style, Dark Lotus and Bing: May We Share a Grave and Never Rest for All Eternity —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Watching Nezha: Who Commissioned All This Art?! 围观哪吒：这都是谁约的稿？！ Across countless parallel worlds, there are countless possibilities. Somewhere, someone can glimpse the stories of other worlds and record them for others to pass down. Perhaps it happens by chance; perhaps someone deliberately makes it happen so more people will learn their story. Either way, these stories inspire people's imagination and creativity. The world of "Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child", the world of "Investiture of the Gods", the world of "The Legend of Nezha", the world of "New Gods 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 A Heartbeat Off Track 错轨心动 This is a story that begins with a misunderstanding and ends with true love. Here, the Marshal of the Central Altar has a touch of dark, damp intensity, while the Star Lord Huagai is anything but meek, possessing resilience and strength of character. There is honey-sweet tenderness in this story, along with heart-wrenching twists. If you’re willing, come see their story for yourself. My writing is limited; I only hope to bring my readers a smile, and I know I can’t please everyone. If the story 124Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 When Love and Hate Become Obsession 爱恨几成痴 (Lotus Lantern + Investiture of the Gods + Shanghai Animation Film Studio + Nezha elements, with lots of creative liberties) Nezha: Ao Bing, you were the one crying and insisting that you had to come with me at the banquet. Have you forgotten? Ao Bing: ??? How could I possibly have said that? I can barely get away from you as it is! But seeing Nezha looking so utterly convinced, Ao Bing couldn't help but feel a little doubtful. Nezha had nothing to gain by lying to him. Had he really cried and b 233Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Spacetime Mirage Transit Station 时空蜃楼穿梭站 [Two male leads + time-travel transmigration + comedy + apologies for OOC] The Heavenly Court has caught the same “start a new business” fever as the human world! Yang Jian opens a time-travel station called the Mirage Tower at Guanjiangkou, helping customers resolve the regrets of their lives. There’s no mobile app here: incense sticks serve as currency, and the more incense burned, the more time-travel trips you can “buy”! To drum up business, Yang Jian ropes in the Marshal of the Central Alta 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 After Shattering the Colored Glass Cup, I Was Given to My Nemesis Nezha 打碎琉璃盏后，被赐给了宿敌哪吒 [First person + Shanghai Animation Film Studio setting + original headcanons + apologies for out-of-character portrayals] The Star Lord of Huagai accidentally smashed a colored-glass cup, and in a fit of anger, the Jade Emperor sent him to serve as a slave at Yunlou Palace. There, he'll come face-to-face with his nemesis, the Marshal of the Central Altar. Marshal of the Central Altar: Consciously falling in love. Star Lord of Huagai: Scheming and plotting, only to get himself tangled up in it, t 1.4kReads—Score16214d adds
- 15 A Silent Love 寂静无声的爱 [Two male leads + one soul split in two + apologies for OOC] The Central Altar Marshal had to survive 1,700 trials of slaughter. The Third Crown Prince was the first. After he died, his soul left his body and was forcibly drawn into Investiture of the Gods. Terrified out of his wits, he struggled so violently that his soul was torn in two: one half was swept into the Investiture, while the other became a homeless spirit, drifting aimlessly through the mortal world. Later, thanks to a True Man's 97Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 What If Ao Bing's Soul Had Never Entered the Investiture of the Gods? 假如，敖丙的魂魄没有进入封神榜 [Male-Male Romance + Fanfiction + HE + Original Elements + Both Their Firsts + Sweet Romance + Lighthearted Comedy] [Based on the 2019 animated film!!!] [OOC warning: This contains original elements. If you don't like that, feel free to leave. Respect others, and respect yourself.] After the battle by Chentang Pass, the Third Prince died, but his soul did not enter the Investiture of the Gods. Instead, he became a wandering spirit. Fortunately, the sea folk's worship never ceased. The offerings 790Reads8.4Score10214d adds
- 17 After the Tribulation, Longing Burns to Ash 劫尽相思烬成灰 [Two male leads + mortal tribulation + angst + three lifetimes] The mortal tribulations are all illusions. Don't take them seriously. If you don't like it, don't read or complain. To improve his cultivation, the marshal descends to the mortal world to undergo a tribulation. 131Reads—Score1914d adds
- 18 Love in the Year We Hated Each Other Most 爱在最恨的那年 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Shangmei Oubing: We’ll Never Be Apart 上美藕饼：我们永远不分开 Shangmei Oubing: We’ll Never Be Apart —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Reborn: Following the Plot in the Shanghai Animation Film Studio Universe 重生之我在上美走剧情 A few simple fan-made stories, adapted from Shanghai Animation Film Studio cartoons, though not exclusively those; I’ve also borrowed from other works. Both leads remain faithful to each other. Some stories include gender-swapping, but they’re not gay romances, so please don’t read them if that bothers you. I’m a beginner, so please be kind. Thank you. Nezha: “Take that, you demon dragon! Let’s see how I pull out your tendons!” Nezha: “I... I like you. You... Oh, just pretend I never said anythi 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 [Shanghai Animation Lotus Root Cake] Never to Be Parted 【上美藕饼】永不分离 [Shanghai Animation Film Studio’s Lotus Root and Bing] Never to Be Parted —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 With My Spirit Artifact, I’ll Protect You a Million Times Over 以我灵器，护君千千万万 [Nezha × Ao Bing | Rival War Gods to Lovers | Investiture of the Gods fanfiction] A thousand years ago, after a great battle, Ao Bing descended to the mortal realm to recover from his injuries and undergo training. Nezha gave him a magical treasure for protection, intending for them to go their separate ways. But when the treasure stirred, Nezha went down to investigate and encountered an Ao Bing who upended everything he thought he knew: Cool as frost when slaying demons and quelling unrest, ye 88Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Third Prince's Everyday School Life 三太子的上学日常 [Nezha Fanfiction · Two Male Leads] | All-Nezha Harem | The Heavenly Court’s God of War, Nezha, is gravely injured and descends to the mortal world. He intends to rest and recover in peace, but is forced into an ordinary high school instead. By day, he attends classes and tackles homework; in the evenings, on weekends, and during holidays, he slays demons. He’s so busy he can barely keep up with both lives. The mysterious new neighbor next door is usually quiet and unassuming, but whenever he lo 361Reads—Score11714d adds
- 24 Good Grief, the Third Prince Adopted That Dragon Demon 不得了，三太子收养了那龙妖 This book’s plot is not explained!! The author accidentally marked it as complete, but wants to save up the remaining chapters and post them later. When that happens, please check out the new book. Don’t think this story was abandoned unfinished, waah X﹏X After the battle in the East Sea when they were seven, everyone thought Ao Bing had died. No one expected Nezha to have secretly hidden him away! This story involves the campaign against Zhou and the fall of Shang, the father-son bond between L 148Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Crossing the Nether: I Am Nezha 渡幽行：吾乃哪吒 Nezha transmigrates to a parallel world, and a strange dungeon descends from the start. Nezha is selected to represent the Great Xia Nation in the dungeon, but the moment the weird creatures see him, they turn and run for their lives. Is this really a contestant? This is a god of slaughter! 1.5kReads—Score19714d adds
- 26 I Stole Ao Bing’s Little Red Flower 抢了敖丙小红花 I Stole Ao Bing's Little Red Flower —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Zha Bing Is Real 吒丙是真的 Also known as: Nezha and Ao Bing's Many-Layered Schemes A mysterious event spanning dimensions draws Nezha and Ao Bing from different worlds into a strange space. Here, they witness versions of themselves from parallel timelines, from ancient myths to modern cities, from mortal enemies to companions bound by fate. Devil Child Nezha stares at the screen. "So my fate was supposed to be completely different?" Fengshen Warrior Nezha sneers. "Interesting. It seems the rules differ from world 90Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Star Lord Huagai: I Won't Spare My Nemesis 华盖星君：我不会放过宿敌 Original title: Nezha: Bound to My Nemesis [Double male leads + sweet and angsty + happy ending + original elements] Content warning: The trials in the mortal realm are all an illusion! The Marshal of the Central Altar and the Star Lord of Canopy, a misunderstanding turns their first meeting into a deadly trial. Until one day, the Marshal brings home an injured young immortal, and takes him back to his residence in the mortal realm... As memories slowly awaken with the passing years, the past cu 173Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Nezha Is a Little Shaken 哪吒有点破防 [Fictional setting with two male leads + pseudo-substitute + resurrection + melodrama] By chance, a God of Slaughter tormented by inner demons gained the ability to communicate with himself in another world. The contrast made things all the more painful, and the God of Slaughter naturally realized that his supposed romance was off. But to him, it didn't matter. The God of Slaughter, who firmly believed that cause and effect were determined by fate, had always known what he truly wanted. With hel 140Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 The Dragon Plays Among the Lotus Leaves 阳间上美藕饼龙戏莲叶间 In the mortal realm, the lotus-root cake plays among the lotus leaves with the dragon. 28Reads—Score414d adds
- 31 Lotus Bone: Nezha Was Born a Girl 莲骨：哪吒本是女儿身 Lotus Bone: Nezha Was Born a Girl 100Reads—Score414d adds
- 32 Ne Zha and Ao Bing, Now 藕饼，现 [Creative liberties, apologies for out-of-character moments, set against the Shanghai Animation Film Studio backdrop, Nezha elements, happy ending] Ao Bing transmigrates into the modern era and becomes a tour guide, leading groups on all sorts of sightseeing trips and living the good life! Later, he discovers that Nezha has transmigrated too... By a twist of fate, the two meet. 52Reads—Score614d adds
- 33 My Nemesis, Starting Today, You’re My Wife 宿敌，从今天开始，你是我妻子了 [Sharp-Tongued, Soft-Hearted, Can’t Help Falling for Him: Nezha X Cotton-Mouthed, Steel-Hearted Ao Bing] [Lotus Root and Ice, Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland, spiritual qi revival, 1v1, Happy Ending] In all his life, the only one Nezha ever hated was Ao Bing, and the only one he ever longed for was Ao Bing. He could accept Ao Bing resenting him and scheming against him. The one thing he could not stand was being forgotten by him. But the little dragon had truly forgotten him. He had forgotten Nezha, 164Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 34 The Little Dragon Who Eats Lotus Root Raw 生吃藕片的小龙 My new story is here! You’re welcome to read it on Fanqie Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 110Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 After Being Reborn in Investiture of the Gods, Ao Guang Starts Playing Matchmaker for Lotus and Bing 封神重生后敖光开始撮合藕饼 [Faithful to the original plot] [Mostly sweet and comedic] The Investiture of the Gods ended in tragedy. After being reborn, Ao Guang reflected on the past and realized that Nezha really was the perfect son-in-law. Ao Bing needed to get together with Nezha as soon as possible, so in this life, Ao Guang was determined to reclaim everything Nezha and Ao Bing had lost... Wait, something's not right... Why is there something strange about Nezha's eyes!? What? Nezha, who has already become a god, is 8Reads6.8Score114d adds
- 36 After Watching the Movie, Nezha Insists on Being My Friend 看电影后，哪吒非要和我做朋友 (With a touch of American elements and plenty of liberties taken) It was just a movie. The acting was awful, and now they're friends too? Nezha thought indignantly. But, but... Why don't I have a bond like that, the only one that matters? (It's been over a year. For some reason, the blurb disappeared?) 389Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 37 Bingbing, Are You Running Away Again? 丙丙，你又要跑吗？ My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Shangmei Oubing (Welcome) 上美藕丙（欢迎光临） Shangmei Oubing (Welcome!) 109Reads—Score914d adds
- 39 Lotus Blossoms by the Pond 池畔莲花开 A few short story ideas for this pairing (Shanghai Animation Film Studio’s Ao Bing and Nezha) Each one is a separate scene, so there may be some discontinuity between chapters. I write what I want to read myself. Sorry if anyone feels the characters are out of character. 89Reads—Score1114d adds
- 40 I Had No Choice but to Get Together with the Person I Hate Most 不得不和最恨的人在一起了 Original poster: My former nemesis insists on being my best friend. What should I do? Help! Reply 1: That can actually happen? Reply 2: A nemesis is a nemesis. Your nemesis can’t become your wife... Reply 3: Original poster, blink if you’re being forced into this. Reply 4: Whoever you end up with, you end up with. Leave it to fate. Reply 5: Fight back! Your fate is in your hands, not Heaven’s! In short, it’s “The Untold Story of Star Lord Huagai and Marshal of the Central Altar.” #LoveAndHat 13Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 41 Bingbing from the Nezha-Ao Bing Fandom Always Wants to Leave Me 上美藕饼丙丙总想离开我 Bingbing is my best friend. I only remember how he took the initiative to come close to me, and the vow he once made that he would never leave me. I forgot that from the very beginning, he never meant a word of it. I've given you two chances already. There won't be a third, Bingbing. 100Reads—Score1714d adds
- 42 Exposing the Demon Child Shatters the Primordial World 从曝光魔童开始，洪荒世界破防了 [Primordial Era + Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child + Investiture of the Gods + Journey to the West + Divine General Store] A golden light swirled around them. Across every dimension of the magnificent myths and legends of Great Xia, a colossal high-definition screen descended from the sky, exposing Great Xia’s deities from every angle: their exploits, their power, and their private lives. “I’ve never feared death. I’ve always defied the heavens. My fate is mine to command, not the heavens’! I’d r 232Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Oh No, Nezha Has Set His Sights on Me 完了，被哪吒盯上了 At the Queen Mother’s Peach Banquet, Nezha, the God of Slaughter, makes his entrance. Ao Bing thinks he’s let the past go, but it turns out dragons really are petty. He has held on to his grudge over having his tendons torn out for over a million years. Even though the God of Slaughter before him is no longer the child he once was, and even though Ao Bing knows he has no chance of winning, he still follows his own carefully laid plan for revenge, one step at a time. 1.3kReads8.2Score16514d adds
- 44 Fang Zhiyuan’s First Book 方知圆的第1本书 My new work is out! You can find it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 53Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 45 Nezha and Ao Bing: A Happy Family of Five in the Dragon Palace 哪吒之敖丙：龙宫一家五口的幸福 [A Peaceful Setting of My Own] [An Adored, Adorable Little Ao Bing] [The Happy Life of a Beautiful Family of Five] The Heavenly Court never persecuted the Dragon Clan, so the whole family lives happily together, aw! Apologies for any out-of-character moments! (*^▽^*) Main characters: The Dragon Clan family: Ao Guang, Yinglong, Ao Jia, Ao Yi, Ao Bing, Ao Run... Later on, Shen Gongbao, Nezha, and other characters who grow up alongside the adorable little dragon will appear too! (✪ω✪) When the ador 41Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Nezha and Ao Bing: You're a Demon, I'm a Fiend. So What? 哪吒敖丙你是妖，我是魔那又如何 Reviving Lady Yin, the people of Chentang Pass, and Shen Xiaobao; Nezha and Ao Bing follow Master Tongtian to give Wuji Xianweng and the Brick-Wielding Taoist a thorough beating. Shen Gongbao rescues his father and the Dragon King Ao Guang. While investigating Yuxu’s treasure vault, the dragon clan discovers that Yinglong and his son have been sealed away. It turns out that all of this is connected to Wuzhiqi. To rescue his beloved and son, and uncover the truth, Nezha, Ao Bing, Ao Guang, and Sh 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Ne Zha: The Demon Child Wreaks Havoc in the Sea, and Three Rebels Stir Up Heaven 哪吒之魔童闹海之三大反骨闹天宫 Ne Zha: The Devil Child's Havoc in the Dragon Palace: Three Great Rebels Raise Hell in Heaven 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Ne Zha: How Did I End Up with a Man’s Body and a Woman’s Face? 哪吒：我怎么是男身女相 [No System] Du Xi transmigrated into "Nezha: Demon Child Conquers the Sea" and became the Demon Pill. The Demon Pill entered Madam Yin's womb, making Nezha none other than Du Xi. Du Xi: “The sun and moon are born together, a thousand miles hold the same origin. Boundless heaven and earth, the Cosmic Ring, obey my command!” 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Lotus Dream (Part One) 【上美藕饼】莲花梦（一） I love you… 173Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Nezha and Ao Bing: A Love Across Two Timelines 哪吒敖丙 两世界线情缘 Nezha CP, Shanghai Animation Film Studio CP They begin to transmigrate through parallel worlds, finding salvation from another timeline. Then the four inherit the Mandate of Heaven, live through five cycles of reincarnation, and experience the seven emotions and six desires of humanity, along with life's bitterness and sweetness. There are original additions, and the plot and characters may differ somewhat from the source. Some characters may be out of character; I apologize in advance if that b 71Reads6.6Score—14d adds
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