Novels like [The Underworld: The Storm Rises Again]
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- 151 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
- 152 Reborn in 2009: Build Big, Grow Strong, and Rise to Glory Again! 重生09，做大做强，再创辉煌！ [Reborn] + [Business] + [Tycoon] + [Both Sides of the Law] Thanks for the invitation. Reborn in my final year of high school, and from the start, the school bully blocks my way. The reason? I got seated next to the campus belle. I awaken the Big Brother System and set out to become a global tycoon. In 2009, opportunities are everywhere! Stocks! The internet! Get rich overnight. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 153 Underworld King: From Fool to Tycoon 江湖枭雄：从傻子到首富 “No jumping into the river here. Violators will be fined 500 yuan!” From that moment on, Li Dongliang’s fate changes completely... [High-spirited Martial World] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Genius-Level Intellect] + [Fast-Paced] 47Reads—Score214d adds
- 154 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
- 155 Reborn: The Principal of My Vocational School Calls Me Big Brother 重生，我在职高校长叫我大哥 Reborn on the first day of vocational high school, Fang Wu looked at the familiar school gates, his body trembling slightly. In his previous life, he drifted aimlessly, bullied and good for nothing, until he dropped dead at the factory from working himself to death over a twelve-year-old iPhone. This time, back at school, he would turn it into his own empire! While everyone else coasted through school, chased a diploma, or tried to make a name for themselves, Fang Wu brought the toughest stude 4.1kReads6.5Score27814d adds
- 156 The Reckless Youth: Wang Hao Reborn 不良之年少轻狂之王浩重生 Wang Hao never imagined that after a bullet from his enemy ended his life, he would be reborn in his middle-school days. When he opens his eyes again, he’s still the obscure “Rat” from Dongguan No. 1 Middle School, the kid everyone picks on. But this time, he has returned with the fire and memories of his past life. His old brother Ye Zhan is still the same buzz-cut hothead who acts decisively and calls him “Haozi” with complete trust. Their big brother Yu Chengfei is still ruthless and decisive 1.5kReads—Score10214d adds
- 157 The Jianghu Madman 江湖狂人 Personality determines fate. When Chen Yuanshan overcomes his fear, the underworld gains a few more madmen. Absolutely ruthless and decisive: one disagreement, and he pulls a gun! The plot isn’t melodramatic, and the pacing is slow-burn. I’m a new writer, so my writing is limited. Please be understanding if it isn’t very good. 437Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 The First Emperor of the Central Realm 第一中皇帝 The First Emperor of No. 1 High School: A Synopsis The fists of school bullies could not break his backbone, and the cold evening breeze of his father’s indifference could not extinguish his passion. Liang Qi had once been pinned to the concrete and called a “loser,” but when he heard Lin Xi cry “Help me!” at the mouth of an alley, he clutched half a brick and charged at a delinquent armed with a steel pipe. On his bloodied bones, he carved the weight of “protection” for the first time. He endu 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 The Martial World: The Wild Heavenly Fragrance 江湖：混世天香 The martial world is about both fighting and human relationships. If you know how to get by, you can live in luxury, surrounded by beauty. I always thought I was an honest kid. People bullied me from elementary school all the way through vocational school. A guy who was five feet two inches tall had me, at six feet one inch, pinned to the ground and rubbing my face in it. It wasn’t until my biological father came to take me home that I found out how much power and how many connections I had behi 13.7kReads8.4Score1.7k14d adds
- 160 The Boy Gangster 少年的黑道 In this world, who is the blade, and who wields it? I don't know, and neither do you. We're just ordinary people, muddling through life. This book is written in the first person so you handsome readers can put yourselves in the story more easily. It might not be very well written, so please leave your comments and constructive criticism. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 161 A Life Gone Awry 错乱的人生路 This book tells the story of a young man from a county town in the 1990s who accidentally ends up on a path that was never meant to be his. The old days of the underworld are gone. (This story is entirely fictional. Do not take it as fact.) The book warns readers never to set foot on such a path, no matter what. Good and evil bring their own consequences, and fortune and misfortune follow one another. You must bear the consequences yourself; no one can do it for you. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 162 Reborn: Back at School to Become the Boss 重生：回到学校做老大 I was reborn, but somehow it feels like I wasn't! After being betrayed by my own brother, I woke up as a high school student. He may be a deadbeat couch potato, but he also looks like a total creep! “Since Heaven has given me another chance, I'll use the methods I know best to take back everything that belongs to me!” “Wang Qiang is dead. Now it's time to build a dynasty that belongs to Xiao Yuan!” 64Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 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
- 164 Tales of the Underworld in Dongguan 莞城江湖往事 The jianghu isn’t a world of free-spirited heroes, revenge, and fine clothes atop spirited steeds. It’s a filthy, chaotic reality twisted by darkness! I, Zhang Xingheng, entered the jianghu to play the game of schemes and use my brains. Everything in the world was part of my calculations, including myself! So, you ask why I succeeded? Because every big shot in the jianghu fell victim to my schemes! They fell amid blades, guns, and blood! From the moment I stepped into the jianghu, every big shot 11.6kReads6.9Score66514d adds
- 165 The Reckless Youth 2: The Storm Rises Again 不良之年少轻狂2：风云再起 This book is fanfiction, a fan-created work! This book is fanfiction, a fan-created work! This book is fanfiction, a fan-created work! This is a fan-made sequel to Young and Reckless. It is not the same book as Rising Storm, the official sequel written by the original author, Fuqin De Ren. Please be sure to distinguish between them. The story follows Wang Haoyu and Yu Chengfei after they take down Old Master Rong. The continuation may not be what you imagined, so I apologize in advance. I’ll do 17.1kReads6.8Score65114d adds
- 166 The Unnamed King 不明称王 If I weren't weak, who would be willing to let themselves get bullied? If I hadn't been pushed to the brink, why would I fight back? I went from being bullied to standing up for myself, until the people who came after me were afraid of me! 199Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 The Emperor Reigns Supreme 皇者至上 [A sequel to Tokyo Revengers: The Crow's Pinnacle. Relaunched with a brand-new story.] Thugs aren't scary. What's scary is a thug with an education. My name is Zuo Yan. I'm the only college graduate in my entire family. And my life is truly exhausting. My father is a crime boss, my master is the king of mercenaries. I have dozens of uncles, who are business tycoons and political heavyweights. In public, I'm an ordinary student barely scraping by, but behind the scenes, I'll become the nightmare 94Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 168 The Cool Goddess Who Took Me into the Underworld Is Actually an Undercover Agent? 带我混江湖的冷艳女神，竟是卧底？ Two years in prison for a crime he didn't commit taught him the ways of all walks of life: one hand appraises antiques, the other picks pockets. Once a young laborer on a construction site, now Lord Bai of the Rongmen! Money debts are hard to repay, but debts of love can be even deadlier. The icy beauty Sister Jing, the haughty A Hui... There are unseen clashes of blades and shadows, and women of every kind... 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 Underworld: The City's Dragon Overlord 黑道江湖：都市枭龙 [Urban] [Rousing] [Male-Oriented] [Feel-Good] [Urban Life] After two years in prison, today is the first day I’m free! I grew up in an orphanage and have my own household registration, but no connections. The moment I decided to make my way in the underworld, I set foot in a turbulent era and began building a towering legacy! 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 170 Objections Overruled 反对无效 [Power fantasy + crime + passion + Hong Kong action movies + no saintly protagonists + no melodrama] Woohoo! Tell me, does this feel good or what? In a dark world, they’ll defy the world and pay an unimaginable price, shouldering the burden of keeping the world’s order intact. (This novel is entirely the author’s own original creation. Do not learn from or imitate it.) He Jifeng: “I’ve got plenty of people. It’s fine.” Yao Zixuan: “I’ve got plenty of connections. I’m not afraid.” Chen Yi: “I’ve 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 171 I'm Out of Prison, and I'm Taking My Big Sister-in-Law to Paint the Underworld Red 出狱了，我带大嫂血染黑道 Six years ago, Zhao Shanti took the blame and went to prison for his older brother, who had killed their stepfather. Six years later, after his release, Zhao Shanti takes care of his stunning sister-in-law on his brother's behalf, then leads her into a blood-soaked underworld... 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 My Thirty Years 我这三十年 You can take this seriously, or just read it for fun. From one era to the next, the world has changed many times over. We can leave the public upheavals aside for now. How much of what happens in the city after dark can ordinary people like us really know? After the 1979 self-defense counterattack ended, Qichao's father, Qilin, took advantage of the call to support local economic development and volunteered to leave the military and return to civilian life. He brought along Qijing, who was alrea 11Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 173 It's Tough Making It in the Jianghu 江湖社会不好混 The underworld isn't just about fighting. It's also about human relationships and social savvy. Charging in thoughtlessly is what amateurs do. Planning and strategy are both essential. Strength is a prerequisite. Watch the protagonist climb to the top. P.S. This old hand at reading novels is writing one for the first time. I hope you'll support and encourage me. Please forgive me if it's not well written, and go easy on me in the comments. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 Chop First, Ask Questions Never 拎刀就砍之无法无天 This book was originally titled Life and Death Are Fated, Righteousness Comes First. It is the first installment in the Life and Death Are Fated series. An ensemble-focused story, with a fast-paced plot and lots of hilarious Northeastern Chinese banter. There is very little depiction of the police in this book. The story follows several poor boys who grew up being fed by their neighbors. After accidentally killing someone in Northeast China, they have to flee south to a city called Nan'an. Th 642Reads6.9Score10914d adds
- 175 Blue Flame and a White Shirt 青焰与白衬衫 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 176 Open a Book, Stand Against School Bullying 开启一本书，反对校园霸凌 Lin Mo was a nobody, crushed by school bullies until he could barely hold his head up. Then a mysterious book entered his life. It can foresee danger and turn fate around. This time, he won’t back down. Someone mocks him? He answers with his fists and his courage! Someone threatens him? He makes the whole school remember: “Anyone who bullies me will pay!” When the book reaches its final page, the bullies’ throne comes crashing down, and the bystanders’ silence is shattered for good. Lin Mo doesn —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 Restless Youth 躁动少年 My name is Lin Yi. In middle school, I used to throw my weight around alongside the big brother I looked up to. But when I entered high school, I got beaten to a pulp. After meeting a group of dependable brothers, we started out at school and swore to conquer this ruthless city. As our influence grew and we grew stronger, we were drawn into a series of events we'd never had any contact with before. 168Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 The Pinnacle of Power: Tales of the Border City 权利巅峰：边城往事 My boss promised that if I served eight years in his place, he’d give me three million to start a new life. But I got out early for good behavior, only to find that the boss was a lying bastard who even wanted to take my wife for himself. At last, the hidden dragon awoke. I’ll kill anyone who stands in my way, be they god or Buddha. Big shots beg me to let them off. I became the brightest new star in the underworld. Here is the story, in the words of a legendary crime boss: “Do little people des 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 Reborn: Turmoil on the Frontier 重生之边境风云 Reborn with vengeance, Lin Zhennan returns to the frontier and carves his way forward with ruthless resolve. He recruits vicious dogs, studies under a martial arts master, gathers loyal brothers, and takes on crooked merchants, turning the timber and jewelry empires into his chance to defy fate. This time, he won't settle for merely surviving. He'll protect those who deserve it and rise to the heights he was meant to reach. 120Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 Beyond the Mirror 镜面之后 There is no light beyond the mirror... From the moment the first mistake was made, every punishment that followed had already been laid out... He Feng’s four-year-old daughter, He Wenwen, fell to her death three months ago. His wife, Yan Fei, suffered a mental breakdown after their daughter’s tragic death and died in a car accident a week later. He Feng’s life plunged to rock bottom, but it seemed his misfortune was far from over... A faucet turned on in the middle of the night, a breakfast that —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 Godfather of the Club: My Life in Japan's Underworld 社团教父：我的岛国黑道生涯 [Fast-paced + ruthless + domineering + no holier-than-thou heroics + decisive and merciless + Japanese womanizer] No System. The good stuff starts after chapter five! Li Yi was lucky enough to be reborn! Unfortunately, he was reborn in a place where the locals were having a pretty good time! But that wasn't the worst of it! The worst part was that this godforsaken place had only recently lost a war. The economy was in a deep depression, and forget living well, even getting enough to eat was a pr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 Young and Reckless: The Yu Chengfei Side Story 【年少轻狂】宇城飞外传 Yu Chengfei went from a boy anyone could bully to a ruthless figure no one at the vocational college dared provoke. He fought his way up through bloodshed and sheer grit. From a local overlord in Beiyuan City to an underground kingpin who dominated the south, he eventually made his way to the UAE and carved out a legend of his own overseas. Bloodshed and brotherhood marked every step of the way. Rising from the dust, beyond the rules, he became the brightest legend of all. All characters appeari 25Reads—Score414d adds
- 183 Tales of Vocational High School 职高风云录 [Told in flashbacks] [First-person POV] [Passionate] [Youth] [Rags to riches] [Two heroines] [Don't mess with an honest man, or you won't even get the chance to kneel and beg for mercy!!!] —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 Reborn, So Why Would I Still Be a Crime Boss's Godfather? 都重生了谁还做黑道教父 (2005 setting + business + antique appraisal + lots of brothers + positive energy) A godfather of the underworld is reborn in 2005. In his previous life: “My whole life, I've felt like I've been walking on thin ice. Do you think I'll make it to the other side?” In this life: Qin Dong decides to lead his brothers toward a positive, upward-looking future! He builds a business empire, establishes a legal department, and surges ahead, creating a closed economic loop in Tianzhou. “Every penny I spend —Reads—Score214d adds
- 185 Ruling the Campus 制霸高校 Xie Xingshan was so powerful that he seriously injured several people, so he gave up martial arts and turned to the arts, getting into the Fine Arts Department at Jiangcheng University. He had intended to quietly finish college, but after stepping in to help someone on the first day of school, he embarked on a path where he could rule the world with one hand! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 186 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
- 187 Undercover: If I Don’t Close the Net Soon, I’ll Really Become a Godfather 卧底：再不收网，我真成教父了 [Underworld|Undercover|Ruthless|Revenge|Gang-on-Gang Warfare|Anti-Drug] The Lone Wolf undercover operation ended in disaster. Jiang Chen was betrayed and shot dead. When he opened his eyes, he had been reborn in 2015, on the very day the Lone Wolf Plan was launched! This time, he had five years of memories from the future. Crush the drug lords, expose the dark secrets, clean up the underworld, and root out the moles! From a low-level street thug, he would fight his way to becoming the godfather —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 Help, the Troublemaker School Beauty Won't Leave Me Alone 救命，我被不良校花缠上了 Outside Classroom 3, Sophomore Year. A group of teens with brightly dyed hair gathered there. The petite girl looked completely out of place. “Hi. I like you.” The girl spoke casually, keeping her eyes fixed on the boy in front of her. “Sorry, I don't like you.” “But... it's enough that I like you.” A faint, almost imperceptible smile touched her lips. She didn't seem to care much about what he had said. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 What? My Home Is Gone Again! 什么？我家又没了！ Yu Qing has transmigrated many times and grown tired of a life spent wandering from place to place. All he wants now is to find a home where he can stay forever. But will things really go the way he hopes? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 190 Fired Up: I Really Don’t Want to Be a Delinquent 热血：我真不想当不良啊 Action + comedy + camaraderie When Akiyama Hayato opened his eyes again, he was on the streets of Handa City. The city seemed soaked in violence, with delinquent boys smoking as they roamed everywhere, and an agitated, vicious air hanging over it all. The place was full of delinquents and their so-called "tough guy culture." A mission prompt from the System popped up right after: graduate successfully from Tsukako High, one of the toughest delinquent schools in the city. Akiyama had his plan a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 Aixiaoyan: Passionate Days in the Student Jianghu 爱笑岩：学生时代热血江湖 This is a fanfiction novel, published with authorization. Join us in revisiting the series of stories sparked by a pack of Hongtashan cigarettes. Each arc has its own protagonist. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 192 Dark Night Turmoil 暗夜風云 Crime, love, friendship, and all-consuming passion. After Lin Yu's father lost his business and could no longer bear the burden of his debts, he jumped to his death. His family was plunged into despair overnight. His mother was bedridden with a serious illness and urgently needed an enormous sum for medical bills. With nowhere else to turn, Lin Yu was swept into a gang fight on the street. When he stepped in to save a girl who was being bullied, he displayed extraordinary courage and fighting sk —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 193 I Became a Delinquent for Her 因为她才当混混 Before starting middle school, I wouldn't have called myself a good student, but my grades were still near the top of the class. I got into fights too, but they were just minor scuffles. When I started middle school, I met a girl I'll never forget. But my buddy liked her too, so I gave up for a while. The two of them started dating, but I couldn't let it go, so I pursued her. In the end, we got together, even though she was dating both of us at the same time. After a while, she stopped liking my 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 194 The Soldier King Returns: A Gangland Shakeup 兵王归来，黑道洗牌 He was once the most formidable special forces soldier in Daxia. After killing a vicious prisoner in a fit of rage, he left the military and fell into the miserable life of a designated driver, enduring one humiliation after another. Then he finally snapped. With a single blade, he put an end to a crisis. His slingshot struck like a sniper rifle, and his military knife took lives. He brought five formidable men into his fold and opened a boxing gym, fighting his way up from the streets to become 18Reads—Score714d adds
- 195 The Underworld: A Life in the Jianghu 黑道：人在江湖 What is the underworld? No one can really say. To me, the underworld is the jianghu. The jianghu has its own rules and its own stories. It’s not all fighting and killing. More than anything, it’s about human relationships and navigating the ways of the world. In 1996, a film about young gangsters influenced countless young people, leading them down a path of no return... That same year, after four years in prison, I walked out through those heavy doors and regained my freedom. My name is Fang We 203Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 196 Selfish Desires: Tales of the Underworld 私欲：江湖往事 [This book is based on a true story] Three years ago, I was convicted of intentional assault and sent to prison. After getting out, I wanted to live an ordinary life. But then my younger sister went down a path of no return. For her sake, I had no choice but to return to the underworld! This book is packed with thrilling action and satisfying moments! 1.1kReads7.5Score11014d adds
- 197 The Underworld: I Make the Rules 黑道：我才是规矩 Two years in prison, and nothing is as it was. Wherever there are people, there are rivalries and power struggles. Schemes and betrayals are everywhere, and one careless move can destroy an entire family. No matter what, the strong can turn the tables against the odds. Starting today, I make the rules in Philadelphia! 2.2kReads—Score10414d adds
- 198 Winter Reigns Supreme 凛冬为王 In 1998, Frost City was battered by wind and snow. The young Chen Lin had lost his family and been left crippled, suffering one humiliation after another. The moment he entered the underworld, he made ruthlessness his way of life and ruled the streets with his fists. From discarded pawn to overlord, he climbed to the top and became king in the depths of winter. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 Oh No, This Mob Boss Can Tank a Nuclear Bomb 坏了，这黑老大能硬抗核弹 [Gangsters + No Goody-Two-Shoes + No Mindless Protagonist + Invincible in the Later Stages] Qin Dong transmigrates to the year 2004 in a parallel world, taking over the body of a small-time gangster who has done every evil imaginable and is hated by everyone. He also awakens a System that makes him stronger every time he kills someone. He can increase his strength just by devouring evil people! Infinite toughness! Infinite heat resistance! Infinite bone strength! ... Gangsters hunting him down: 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 200 Bad Boy, Wild and Arrogant 不良，飞扬跋扈 40Reads—Score10714d adds
