Novels like The Vault of Heaven
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Vault of Heaven, best match first.
- 1 The Wizard Beneath the Stars 星辰下的魔法师 [Xuanhuan] + [Another World] + [Protagonists on Both Sides] + [Magic Knights] I thought about it for a very, very long time. Only now have I decided to make a record of what happened. “The world is a vast chessboard, and our task is to rearrange every piece on the table according to our will.” On the continent of Kandeya, the times are constantly changing, from the Age of the Demon Gods to the Age of Chaos, and now to the Age of Dawn. Everyone keeps striving for peace. Starry’s life had been at 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 The Right Way to Slay a God 斩杀神明的正确手段 (No harem, not invincible, no System, not mindless, not formulaic, sword and magic, Western fantasy, high-spirited.) Leo, who’s gone three days on and nine days off in the hunger department while tagging along with his gambling-addict father, somehow transmigrates right in front of a lavish dining table. Is this some hallucination that starving people have on the brink of death? What? You’re telling me I’m only a baron’s adopted son? And I don’t even have a golden finger? What kind of joke is th 16Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 3 A Little Villain's Journey Through the World of Body Doubles 小反派的替身世界之旅 [Light Novel] + [Fast-Paced] + [No Heroines] + [Decisive Killing] + [Original Infinite Flow] Anime and fanfic worlds may be added later as appropriate. Lin Ran always thought he was perfectly ordinary, until he awakened a Stand: The World. Along with it came his late-arriving golden finger: the ability to transmigrate between worlds. While people in his original world were still pondering the meaning of life, Lin Ran set out on a grand and turbulent journey: facing supreme gods, fighting kings o 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Beastblood Mercenary: My Scepter Is a Little Too Powerful 兽血佣兵：我的权杖有亿点强 The world is fading and dying. It will be reborn through war. A young orc who unexpectedly arrived here from another world carries a five-colored gemstone staff brimming with immense power, advancing step by step until he reaches the very heart of the abyss. A storm of blood and violence is about to sweep across this continent. The orcs, half-orcs, humans, dwarves, and the shadowy forces behind them will all write a new chapter in the world through this war. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 The Life of a Mage 魔导人生 Western Fantasy + War + Magic + Slow Burn + Another World Thorfinn transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking corporate drone in the empire, only to find himself caught in an age of war between nations. When the fighting threatens his loved ones, this “cripple,” unable to cast a single spell, resolutely shoulders a magic rifle and heads for the battlefield. With nothing but an ordinary human body, he presses forward step by step, until he becomes a figure whose name shakes the entire world. A 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 6 Throne of the Frozen Abyss 寒渊王座 International relations scholar Gu Yue transmigrates into another world as a disgraced noble in exile, finding himself in a world of swords and sorcery torn apart by racial oppression and war. No System, no cheat abilities, only a wealth of statecraft and a cold pocket watch. In the Frozen Abyss, so merciless that even demons dare not venture there, he claws his way to survival from beneath the jaws of starving wolves. He forges life-and-death pacts with the persecuted beastfolk, elves, and dwar 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 After Maxing Out My Magical Talent, I Sparked a Revolution Across the World 点满魔法天赋后我在世界掀起变革 In her previous life, Lin Youmei was a miserable high school senior. Just as she finished her college entrance exams and was about to escape the grind of high school, she transmigrated. The place she transmigrated to was full of devout men and women. Magic and wizards were everywhere, yet people lived a peaceful, medieval life. Lin Youmei: “I'm not piloting some Evangelion from the old century. Gundams are a woman's true romance!” Well, before she could pilot a Gundam, she needed to figure out h —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 Reincarnated in Another World: My Goal Is to Become the Strongest Mage 转生异世界：目标最强法师 Reincarnated in another world, only to be cast out by his family for being a good-for-nothing at swordsmanship? Sam says: Just what I wanted! Now I can finally travel freely! Who knew he had a rare talent for magic and would breeze through life with one advantage after another? He studies under a genius, meets nobles, and sets his sights on becoming a court mage. Exploring dungeons, dueling court mages, taking on dragons... His journey is all about becoming the greatest mage! And his luck with w 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 Magical Black Technology 魔幻黑科技 A game action designer inexplicably transmigrates and finds himself inhabiting the body of a demonic young man. He has almost nothing, except for a pair of AI smart glasses that follow him around. How much use can this high-tech gear be in another world? Watch the protagonist rise to prominence in this strange world and forge a thrilling, glorious history of his own! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Villainous Lord: I Crown Myself with Infamy 反派领主：我以恶名加冕 When Xu Heng opened his eyes, he was kneeling on the execution platform. He had transmigrated into the most notorious noble in the Oren Empire: Duke Black Banner, Kyle Valen. Massacring towns, treason, imposing taxes without authorization, murdering priests. Below the platform, a hundred thousand people demanded his life. On the tribunal, the royal family, the Church, and the nobility were already preparing to divide up his lands. At that moment, he awakened a System called the Black Throne. The 8Reads—Score114Shelves
- 11 Black Ridge Dawn 黑脊黎明 Dawn of the Blackridge The gods have fallen asleep, and the continent has become a forsaken land, forgotten by all. The angelic legions that once shone with glory have vanished without a trace. The holy dragons, great demons, behemoths, hydras, and other supreme beings that once ruled the world now live on only in the songs of bards. Jiang Yue, who transmigrated here, bears a mystery about his origins that even he cannot unravel. He struggles to put down roots in a desolate, abandoned village. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 The Good-for-Nothing Silver Wolf: My Vampire Husband Is King of Both Clans 废柴银狼：我的血族老公是双族之王 Good-for-Nothing Silver Wolf: My Vampire Husband Is the King of Two Clans 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 Reborn, Then Changing the World with ESC? 重生，然后用ESC改变世界？ (Japanese-style light novel, Western fantasy, not a mindless power fantasy) (The author is always happy to hear your thoughts, so please leave suggestions in the comments or send a private message!) After offending a goddess, I was thrown into a battle royale world, and my only divine artifact is an ESC key?! Since it's a battle royale, wouldn't it make sense to rush into buildings, scavenge supplies, and take down enemies along the way? This is strange! Why is there a blind person in this battl —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 Me, the Son of a Slave Trader, Forced into Charity Work? 我，奴隶商人儿子，被迫搞慈善？ I’ve had nothing but bad luck my whole life. I died with my name cleared of no wrongdoing, and when I opened my eyes again, I’d become the precious son of a slave merchant in another world: Lester. I thought I’d get to lie back and enjoy the wicked life of a rich second-generation heir. Instead, I got bound to a downright awful System: [Xenophile Girl Appraiser Philanthropist System]! Objective: Promote peaceful coexistence between other races and humans? Embrace love and peace? Lester looks 47Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 15 The Song That Binds Fate 命缚之曲 "Western fantasy, war, lords, an imagined world, strange creatures" "No harem, no invincibility, no System, battles of wits, ruthless combat" Riley, the son of a noble, is suddenly declared guilty of treason and ordered to be taken to the capital for trial. But how could he submit to a fate that toys with him? There is still truth he has yet to uncover, someone he has yet to find, mysteries he has yet to solve, and a future he cannot foresee. In the end, he will set out on a journey and become a 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 A Fantasy Epic of Free Imagination 奇幻史诗之自由幻想 Thirty years as a transmigrator, thirty years as an NPC. Don’t look down on a local just because he’s poor. What do you mean transmigrators from Earth are only supporting characters? So, all you transmigrators from Earth here, who exactly wants to stand at the pinnacle of the world? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 Apocalypse of the Night Demon Chasing the Wind 夜魔追风启示录 The imbalance of human nature gives rise to evil. The Ancient Ones tempt humanity, and in the madness, the Seven Demon Lords are born. Beauty? Wealth? Power? Strength? Hidden realms? Treasures? Magic? Wait for you to unveil the mystery, layer by layer. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 The Road to Godhood: A Fantasy Adventure with a Dragon and a Witch 成神路：我和龙与魔女的奇幻冒险 [Western fantasy adventure, guns and magic, modern firearms overpowering all, no System or golden finger, dragon girl, cultivation, loli, Memento mori, slow-paced] I have only one month left to live, all because I accidentally acquired a strange egg. It's incredibly powerful, but on the verge of death. Our lives are now bound together, and my future is about to change dramatically... To survive and get this powerful ally on my side, I abandoned my plan to slack off. Before long, I also rescued I —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 The Day the Wolf King Tore Out My Wolf Bones, the Vampire Prince Knelt Before Me 狼王挖我狼骨那天，血族亲王对我单膝跪地 The Day the Wolf King Dug Out My Wolf Bone, the Vampire Prince Knelt Before Me 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 The God Beyond This World: A Journey Through Time and Space 世外之神，时空漫游 [Fourth-wall breaking]+ [No System]+ [No golden finger]+ [Invincible]+ [Supreme God]+ [The heroine stands alone] She is an otherworldly god who stands above all creation, a supreme being who rules over space and time. After a wisp of her divine consciousness wanders the world by chance, she walks among mortals in a mortal body, seeking only a brief moment of peace. Yet the gods of this world have fallen into madness! The God of Power shatters the heavens, the God of War descends to unleash slaug 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 Blood Moon Pact: The Vampire Prince's Frenzied Pursuit of Me 血月契约：吸血鬼亲王疯狂追求我 Blood Moon Pact: The Vampire Prince Pursues Me Relentlessly 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 I Hear Fallen Angels Fall in Love with Humans 听说堕天使会爱上人类 They say fallen angels can fall in love with humans 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 The Fading Mage 黯淡的魔法使 Jiang Yeyue came from the South. To escape the war-torn land, he traveled far to Xingyong Academy in the eastern part of the continent. But one cruel twist of fate followed another. The quieter he became, the more fiercely the stigma of being a “man-eating monster” spread, staining his past in darkness. There was no point in defending himself. Once the entire world had decided Jiang Yeyue was a freak, every excuse sounded hollow. From now on, I, Jiang Yeyue, will be a mage of darkness. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 From Food to the Divine Throne: Reloading to Slaughter My Way Through the Dark Age 从食物到神座，回档杀穿黑暗纪元 [Unconventional Western fantasy + time-loop resets + no System + dark, hopeless world + ruthless and decisive + subverting expectations + mind games] Yiluo transmigrates into a world ruled by dark creatures. There are no gods in the temples. The bishops in white robes are nothing more than servants kept by vampires. No System, no divine destiny. His only trump card is the ability to return to a save point after death. In his first life, he dies on a count’s fangs. In his second, he dies after th 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 Myth Corrupter: I Can Rewrite Any Item Description 神话篡改者：我能涂抹万物词条 The Norne Continent is a silent world locked in place by the iron law that “the past cannot be changed, and the future cannot be known.” Verion, the second son of the Storm family, accidentally awakens a forbidden talent known as “Alteration.” In the eyes of readers, this is a heroic journey to defy fate: Using his ability to see the “attributes” of all things, Verion turns a beggar by the roadside into a Sword Saint, and reverses a battle that was certain to end in defeat by erasing the enemy’s 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 I'll Hang Every Last One of You from a Tree 我要把你们一个不剩的吊死在树上 My name is Yuan Ze. I like having choices, and my principle is to never regret them. On an ordinary day, a huge truck that seemed to have come from nowhere suddenly barged into his life and crushed him into a pulp with its wheels. But he didn’t die. He transmigrated to a perilous otherworld, and his adventure began. Dragons? Assassins? Goblins on his heels, a kingdom hunting him?! Hahahaha! You bastards think you can kill me? I’ll survive, reach the top of this world, and rip out every last one 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 Reincarnated in Another World with Sasuke's Template, I Reject the Dating Sim 佐助模版转生异世界拒绝恋爱游戏 After an accident, Lu Ru was reborn in a Western fantasy world! Armed with Sasuke’s template and the Great Sage, he will follow the guidance of the goddess and fate to save and conquer another world! 273Reads7.1Score100Shelves
- 28 Another World: My Noble Life Doesn't Feel Quite Right! 异世界：我的贵族生活不太对劲！ [Sword and Sorcery + Battles + Light Novel + Love Rival Showdowns + Daily Life] An office worker transmigrates into the body of a gifted young nobleman. What? There's a System, too? But my life in another world… isn't exactly ordinary… A yandere older sister, a tsundere younger sister, a teacher with a thing for little boys, a kind witch, an elf who likes handsome men, a daughter-obsessed dad, a mom who likes playing with whips… Something's wrong! My noble life isn't supposed to be like th 131Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 29 From the Start, I Was a World-Destroying Black Dragon, Yet Became the Sacred Dragon Who Guards the Nation 开局灭世黑龙，却成为镇国圣龙 [Multiple heroines + Dragon Knight + world-ending black dragon + nurturing prodigies + imperial conquest + romance and everyday life] I am the world-ending black dragon, the number one target of a continent-wide manhunt. The Goddess of Light has issued a decree in person, the Holy Church has offered a huge bounty, and even the empire has formed a Dragon-Slaying Legion. Then I ate a discolored fruit and transformed into the sacred dragon who protects the Saint Dragon Kingdom. A hidden System acti 78Reads—Score102Shelves
- 30 Western Fantasy: Lose to a Monster Girl and Get a Special CG 西幻：输给魔物娘就被看特殊CG A truly authentic hero's journey. This is a fanfic that's more enjoyable for newcomers than for players. Highly recommended for newcomers! (You can avoid spoilers by reading fewer comments. This is a pure-love story, so don't read it if that's not your thing.) Also known as: “From the Start, the Boss Goddess Has Me Cornered in the Starter Village” and “A Hero's Journey Begins with Picking Up the Demon King.” Good news: I was reincarna 1.5kReads8.4Score143Shelves
- 31 I Cultivate Both Magic and Martial Arts, So I Choose to Fight Head-On 魔武双修的我选择硬刚 Epic Western fantasy. The path to godhood for Morris, a chosen one. Or a destined failure? In an age of magic and martial energy, nothing is impossible. If you can imagine it and dare to do it, you can do anything. The Sixth Era will bring a story unlike any that came before. 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 Demon Fantasia 恶魔幻想曲 Demon Fantasia 27Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 The Knight Begins as a King Slayer 骑士从弑君者开始 The Goddess acknowledges him, yet the world doubts him. The royal family uses him, yet fears him. A knight branded a regicide loses everything, only to gain a barren stretch of land. That is where it all begins. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 The Dark Magic Puppeteer of Ashenvale 灰谷的黑魔法傀儡师 The ratings have just come in, and word is they’ll go up. [Western Fantasy] [Not an Invincible Protagonist] [Technically Minded Protagonist] [Non-Mystical Magic] [No System] [Irrational Church] [Struggle for Supremacy] A fragment of a modern soul, through a twist of fate, takes over the body of a dark-magic puppeteer in an ancient castle, giving rise to a brand-new soul: our protagonist, Gray. To survive in this society, he studies the forbidden art of puppetry within the castle, cautiously maki 1.7kReads5.5Score162Shelves
- 35 The Adventures of Kelsos 凯尔索斯冒险手记 Western fantasy, transmigration, with some original worldbuilding. An ordinary person is swept to another world by a waterspout while on vacation. From villager to adventurer, he meets all kinds of people from different races. The story is decent, the writing is terrible. That's about it. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 Life Is No Easy Ride in Another World 异世界不好平躺 This is not a power fantasy. It is dark fantasy, a world of despair built around the game Dark Souls. Every step the protagonist takes leads him further down an endless abyss. The story is told primarily in a Western style. Every character exists to serve the story, and even the protagonist is little more than a tool. 49Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 The Legendary Lord of Another World 异世界的传奇领主 [Western fantasy + magic and battle aura + lord + slow burn + multiple heroines +++] The story starts at a slower pace as the world and its background details are gradually introduced. But you can count on a satisfying ride from start to finish: no tormenting the protagonist, plenty of passion and exciting moments, and even some lovey-dovey romance (cue the wry grin). 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 I Have Yin-Yang Eyes, and I Became a Necromancer 拥有阴阳眼的我成为了死灵法师 [Light Novel + School Life + First Person] Xin Huan was an ordinary person, but he was born with yin-yang eyes that let him see the spirit world hidden from ordinary people. After an accident, he transmigrates into a game world where swords and magic coexist, becoming Dius Vedi, the second son of Marquis Northweden. However, in his new identity, he receives none of the respect he deserves. Instead, he holds a lowly position in the family and is treated as a troublemaker. Xin Huan’s grandmother i 15Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 39 Transmigrating to Another World: Watch Me Cut Through Everyone 穿越异世界，看我砍翻全场 [Decisive and ruthless + slow burn + expansive worldbuilding + golden finger + leveling up and strengthening + another world + no harem] College student Wu Xia wakes up to find himself in a forest in another world, face-to-face with a goblin! With his life hanging by a thread, a mysterious golden finger activates: killing enemies makes him stronger! Watch him rise from a hapless rookie, beating up monsters and kicking the stuffing out of villains as he cuts a path to an unbeatable, carefree life 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 A Mortal's Magical Legend 凡人的魔法传奇 This is not a power fantasy! This is not a power fantasy! This is not a power fantasy! This is a slow-burn story that starts with setbacks before turning triumphant, with a focus on plot development. The protagonist is a university graduate who transmigrates to a world of magic. With no golden finger, no System, and no talent, he relies on his own understanding of magic to forge an unconventional path. Yet people repeatedly covet what he has, dragging him into one conflict after another. From a 462Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 41 I Really Don't Want to Become an Outer God 我真不想当外神了 All right, all right! My dearest friends, I know you've been waiting a long time to hear his story. Some say he sacrificed himself to stop an evil god from awakening deep beneath the earth, saving the world in the process. Others say those glorious deeds were nothing but the empress's wistful ramblings as she mourned him. The real man had died long ago in a tiny village without even a name. And some say he never existed at all, that he was merely an idol invented by a bard. But the story I'm abo 15Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 I Became a Fallen Noble, and From the Start I Was Bound to the Heavenly Fate System 穿成没落贵族，开局绑定天命系统 After transmigrating into the body of a fallen noble, Shen Qingxian became bound to the “Chosen Oracle” System. The problem was that this lousy System could only warn him, [Danger! Run!], while all its prophecies were made up by Shen Qingxian himself. To stay alive, he pretended to be a divine messenger and set out to bluff his way through life. One day, the System's alarm blared: [Warning! Major threat detected! Immediate elimination recommended!] Shen Qingxian looked at the wounded young man, 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 Tracing the Old Tales 旧軼溯尋 (Slow-paced, two heroines, Western fantasy, fictional setting) Oh! Ximeng Zhi Mo! Ximeng Zhi Mo! You are the reflection of a reflection. You are the echo of an echo. Praise you, moonlight that withers before dawn! Praise you, starry waves that die out before dusk! Praise you, the incomplete whole, forever breaking apart, coming together again, dissolving, and returning, at the end of everything! The nonexistent existence! 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 On the First Day of School, an Ancient God of Fire Moved Into My Head 开学第一天，上古火神住进我脑子 (Western fantasy + passionate action + school life + ensemble cast + leveling up + monsters) On my first day as a transfer student, I became the only human at Windwhisper High. The monsters gathered around me like I was a rare animal. Werewolves blocked the doors, and a dragon girl stuck to my side. Then the ancient Fire God Jin moved into my head. “Kid, I’ve got your back.” From then on, I became the most ridiculous person in the entire school: A werewolf beat me up on the first day, I made a f 1Reads—Score106Shelves
- 45 A Survival Guide to Another World: Bringing Baidu Along to Pioneering the Wilderness 异世界求生指南，带着度娘来开荒 Travel vlogger Qin Mo never imagined that right after livestreaming himself shouting “666, bro!” at a tornado, he’d be swept into a golden beach in a magical forest in another world! Even more ridiculously, his Chinese-made phone, after getting soaked in seawater, mutated into an otherworldly navigation device. It could scan out chocolate-flavored poop, mark every visible plant and animal, and even put a [Romanceable] tag on a tsundere little mermaid! “Qin Mo, Qin Mo, today’s takoyaki tastes pre 820Reads6.5Score104Shelves
- 46 Your Highness, the Princess: Please Kill Your Father 王女殿下请弑父 Puppet Mastery · Fourth Calamity · Behind-the-Scenes Development · Invincible “Your Highness, you wouldn't want to see the kingdom destroyed, would you?” The demon's words rang in her ear, and poor Princess Aivira shrank back. “Um... But there's nothing I can do, is there...?” “Oh, but there is. For the kingdom's people, for the royal family, and for your own sake, you can do something.” The demon placed a sword in the princess's hands and pointed it at the king on the throne. “First, let's take 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 The Ashen End 死灰末路 ...Hold your breath. If you’ve made it this far, it means Lin Ye’s corruption has seeped into your thoughts. He doesn’t care whether there’s one more vessel or one less speck of dust. These words aren’t an invitation. They’re a test. Is your skull hard enough to bear the truth he’s about to tear apart? Are your nerves strong enough to withstand the tremor that answers when he snuffs out chaos? (The writing is melting.) (He is gazing at you through the crack.) Now, answer one final question: 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 Echoes of the Formless 无相回响 [Western Fantasy × Ensemble Cast × Cthulhu Mythos × Single Heroine × Alternate World × Slow Burn] A crack is a soul. Wholeness is a curse. He repaired clocks, but he couldn't repair himself. Adrian Wayne is a Faceless One. His soul disc is flawless, without a single crack. In a world where brokenness is a source of pride, he is branded defective. Then the Mirror Lake reflects a light on his disc that should not be there, and the truth begins to emerge, piece by piece. The good-for-nothings of Do —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Traveler on the Soul’s Path 魂途旅人 Claude, a transmigrator, becomes a listener of souls. In a world locked down by the “Great Seal,” he hears the slime’s pure desire to survive, understands the twisted will to live of corrupted monsters, and witnesses the faith born of despair in the followers of evil gods. Every being shines with the unique brilliance of its own life’s journey. He gathers the obsessions of monsters, the last wishes of heroes, the echoes of civilizations, and even the sighs of gods in their final moments... 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 After Mistaking My Betrothed, I Eloped with a Dragon Girl! 认错联姻对象后，和龙娘私奔了！ [Western fantasy + adventure + romantic comedy + multiple heroines + yandere + love triangle chaos] From the start, Viro Edvenger, the lord's third son, was sent off by his dear old dad to marry into the Dragonkin royal family! Viro wants to become an adventurer and prove himself, and knows that once you marry into a family, you're lost to the world beyond it. Just as he is thinking about running away from the wedding, he discovers that his betrothed, Delina, the empire's number-one beauty and e 288Reads—Score—Shelves
