Novels like Mountain Lantern
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Mountain Lantern, best match first.
- 1 The Mountain Village Bears Witness: Good and Evil Get What They Deserve 山村作证善恶有报 In the 1960s, a grassroots official in rural eastern Sichuan was held back from "stepping down" during the Four Cleanups Movement, and took out his resentment on the local people. During the Cultural Revolution, he incited the masses to fight among themselves, taking revenge at every opportunity. He made mountains out of molehills and was vicious and ruthless, striking where it hurt most. He tried to physically abuse the people. He even withheld a young man's high school admission letter, but wi 3Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 2 I Asked You to Help with Homework, Not Turn the Whole Class into Cultivation Maniacs! 让辅导作业，你带全班内卷修仙？ "Brother Ye, how do you solve this physics problem?" Watching Ye Bai surrounded by the whole class, especially the pretty class belle, he could only sigh helplessly. I, the top student of Class One, Grade Ten, at Suhang No. 1 High School, am witty, humorous, and popular with the girls. I wanted to take life easy, but an accident bound me to the "Involution to Godhood System"! From then on, tutoring homework earns cultivation, and teaching knowledge unlocks divine abilities! In this world, where —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 I Made My Fortune Thanks to Beautiful Women 我靠美女们发家致富 Zhang Hao is an orphan. One day, while delivering takeout, a beautiful woman asks to hire him. She offers him a daily wage of ten thousand. Zhang Hao has no backbone and agrees on the spot. After that, his life is turned upside down. Once you enter the palace gates, the world outside feels a lifetime away. Before he knows it, he's a city man again. As one beautiful woman after another comes his way, each offering ever more enticing terms, Zhang Hao says his legs are about to give out. 2Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 4 The Supreme Thieving Law of Cultivation 修仙第一盗取法则 The protagonist isn’t the only one with a halo. I do whatever I please. [System + transmigration + cultivation] Lin Xiaobai accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation world and awakens a bizarre System: [Steal a System Trial Card]! That’s right, it’s only a trial card! But he has an unbeatable cheat: there are two split souls inside his body. Cold and unpredictable, the first is Mo Lu. Fond of slaughter and utterly mad, the second is Sha Lu. … The System can only provide support. The sp —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 My Sword Can Turn into a Beautiful Girl 我的剑竟能变成美少女 [Joke-Filled Story Alert!] Can you believe it? My sword can turn into a beautiful girl! - Sword Spirit Love Triangle: “Master, is your fiancée prettier than me?” A beautiful girl's blade slowly slides out of Yun Wuxin's pocket. “Keep pestering my master, and I'll knock your heads crooked!” The Federation's crown prince gets his marriage proposal slashed to pieces, the progenitor of the elves draws her sword to protect her husband, and even a mimic chest cries, “Spare me, my lord!” - Two World —Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 6 Cat and Dog Starship Logs 猫狗星舰日志 [System] [Comedy] [Interstellar Farming] [Apocalypse Power Fantasy] [Cute Pets Who Come to the Rescue] An alien fleet arrives, and Blue Star teeters on the brink of extinction! While everyone else flees, Lin Xiaoman stays to farm. Swinging a hoe in his own wheat field, he digs up a [Spaceship System]! At his left side is Rou Rou the corgi, whose wagging tail sends the crew's morale through the roof! At his right side is Ju Zuo the orange cat, who can silence an overclocking alarm with one swat. —Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 7 Wuxia: Rampaging Across Kunlun 武侠：莽昆仑 Introduction to The Martial World: Rampaging Through Kunlun “Shift the Dipper southward past the Southern Star; with both hands, raise the wheels of sun and moon. Fly up to Mount Kunlun; in an instant, become clouds filling the sky.” In the majestic Kunlun Mountains stands the greatest martial arts sect under heaven, the Kunlun Sword Sect! Twelve-year-old Shangguan Yunfei, born after his father, family patriarch Shangguan Ce, got drunk and spent a night with the maid Li Mei, gazes ahead with lon 9Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 8 The Mad Doctor and Warrior 医武狂枭 The unbound soldier's path of conquest begins anew. Chen Xuan returns from a blood-soaked battlefield and removes his military insignia, but he cannot shake off the flood of romantic entanglements. A conglomerate heiress offers him a hundred-billion-yuan contract to serve as her personal bodyguard. A cold, beautiful policewoman presses a gun to his chest: “Either become my combat instructor, or come down to the station for a cup of tea.” Meanwhile, a bounty on the dark web has put his head at a 7Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 9 Brother Shu, Why Waste Your Breath on Him? I'll Help You! 树哥你跟他废什么话？我来助你！ [Infinite Flow] [Park-like Mechanics] [Decisive and Ruthless] [All Worlds Are Original] [The Lord God Space Joins the Fight in Person] [Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Seven beings known as World-Eater Trees dwell in the cosmos, summoning agents from various worlds to conquer them and taint the stars on their behalf. My name is Chang Le. Chang Le as in “contentment brings lasting joy.” By chance, I caught the eye of one of the World-Eater Trees, named “Dan Xuan,” and became its “gardener.” As —Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 10 Light in the Abyss: Starlit Magic from Another World 绝境之光：来自异界的星尘魔法 [Cat-eared girl, apocalypse, fast-paced plot, the glory of humanity, Stardust technology, salvation] In 2079, beneath a gray sky, human civilization has spent ten years struggling under the iron hooves of the Star-Eater Swarm and is on the brink of extinction. Just as the last line of defense, the Taihang Wall, is about to collapse and all hope is about to be swallowed, a rift tears across the firmament and sends a cat-eared girl from another world, Liya, into this desolate wasteland. She is no —Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 11 World of Warcraft: Crimson Dawn 魔兽世界：赤色黎明 An earthquake killed everyone in the dormitory beneath the rubble. Fortunately, they arrived in World of Warcraft with the mission of building a new order. A revolution in World of Warcraft, driven by technology and civilization, is about to begin! Come join Jiang Yi, Hu Hao, Chen Xin, and Jiang Ming on their adventure! [Hardcore] [No golden finger] [Extensive setup in the early chapters] [World of Warcraft framework] 372Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 12 The Demon Path Supreme 魔道独尊 Half-demon cultivation + ensemble cast + scheming protagonist + reborn + no System + traditional fantasy + very slow burn (The core themes of this book are freedom and fate. It's not purely a demonic cultivation novel. I also enjoy reading Gu, but the protagonist isn't an Immortal Venerable.) In his previous life, Yin Chen stumbled upon the legacy of a Demon God from the Upper Realm. But as he obtained it, the Demon God's remnant soul implanted a demonic seed in him! From then on, he became a pu 23Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 13 The Most Evil King 极恶君王 [Power struggles + ensemble cast + slaughter + chaotic times + war + not a power fantasy] When that ineffable being disappeared, the world was plunged into turmoil. Gods faced off, and strange entities ran rampant. In these chaotic times, the weak were like curled-up ants, caged within the order established by the strong. A mysterious young man emerged from a remote little city and pointed his blade at the various factions. "Those who submit will prosper; those who resist will perish!" He would 2Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 14 Twin Spirit Talismans: The Elder Sister Tames the Immortal Venerable, the Younger Sister Imprisons the Demon Venerable 双生符心：姐驯仙尊！妹锁魔尊！ [Two Heroines + Talisman Magic + Mind Reading + A Battle of Wits in a Shura Field + Golden Finger Comeback + Reverse-Trope Face-Slapping] Two heiresses from wealthy families fall off a cliff and transmigrate into useless cultivators? Jun Qianxue can write talismans to reverse the Five Elements, hiding her gentle nature behind careful plans. Jun Qianyue pretends to be mute, reading minds and controlling the situation, all while acting sickly and secretly scheming. Cang Xuan, the cold-faced comman 26Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 15 Everyone’s a Villain, and I Chose the Craziest One 全员恶人，我选了最疯那一个 [Ensemble cast, oppressive and dark, intense angst ahead] [Not both leads’ first time, no saintly heroine, smart characters, vicious male rivalry and a chaotic love triangle, pregnancy escape, brothers poaching each other’s partners] “The child is innocent, but his father absolutely cannot be someone like Jiang Wang.” Her pregnancy was the beginning of everything. Lin Que took her childhood friend’s advice, got married to him to hide from Jiang Wang, and entered a marriage in name only while car 11Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 16 Adrift in the Daylight 白昼搁浅 Pure Love + Strong Female Lead + White Moonlight. At eighteen, amid the sandstorms of the northwestern desert, she clutched an admission letter that had fallen just one point short and watched the train carrying her first love, Xiu Jie, speed toward Yongshu. That green train crushed more than a young romance: it also crushed her ambition to break free from the shackles of fate... Some people and things are simply left behind by time. Those who listen to stories eventually become part of one. Hav 18Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 17 The Legend of Young Wukong 2 少年悟空传奇2 The reborn young Wukong, carrying the bravery of his past, once again entered the perilous Three Realms. Every step held the unknown; at every moment, life and death hung by a thread. Throughout his long and arduous journey of cultivation, Wukong was fortunate to receive help from many benefactors. Tian'ai and A'ren, ladies from the Celestial Realm, soothed his wounds with their tenderness and resilience. The wise words of the Buddha, Tathagata, were like a sudden revelation; Tang Sanzang's comp 158Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 18 A Workaholic Shut-In Transmigrates into a Goblin Chief! 社畜宅男穿越成为哥布林首领！ [Western fantasy + comedy + fresh and original ideas + multiple heroines] From teaching barbaric goblins how to court girls to leading their tribe toward civilization... Trust me, the story only gets more fun! ( •̀ ω •́ )✧ No simping! When Yang Hao, an overworked, nerdy city-dweller, woke up one morning, he discovered he'd transmigrated into a green-skinned, tusked goblin chief. His first reaction was: “WTF??? Other people transmigrate into handsome heroes, princes, and dukes. How the hell did 373Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 19 Interstellar: Everyone Fights to Dote on Her, and All the Big Shots Are by Her Side 星际：群雄为宠，她身边全是大佬 [Interstellar + everyone’s favorite + sweet and soft + not a strong female lead] [Beastfolk + male rivals + love triangle showdown + all male leads are virgins + 1vN + sweet romance] After an explosion, Yun Ying opens her eyes in an interstellar auction house. Is she about to be auctioned off? Don't panic. Buy time, then look for a chance to escape. Who could have guessed that she'd attract a frenzied pursuit from the men? The silver-haired Alliance commander pins her against a throne of dragon 917Reads8.8Score132Shelves
- 20 Coveting My Dearest Friend in a Parallel Universe 觊觎平行宇宙的挚友 [Parallel Universes + Interstellar + Different Planets and Species + Mystery + Gladiatorial Combat + Ensemble Cast] Obsession is both armor and a prison. Xia Su found a wormhole deep in the universe. When she passed through it, she saw her lost best friend again. And lost them once more. Xia Su kept traveling through the wormhole, waging fierce battles among the stars. She crossed Sagalos, built from ash and magma, and plunged into writhing green vegetation. She fought her way out of Cui Lang, 327Reads9.5Score100Shelves
- 21 Don't Move! I've Got Connections in the Underworld 别动！姐地府有人 The continuation of Little Prodigy of the Northern Ma: filling in the gaps from before, meeting the people who came afterward, and briefly recording the everyday happenings that followed. It also teaches a few simple things that you can put into practice. 745Reads8.9Score101Shelves
- 22 I Didn't Have to Be Transmigrated to This Tang Dynasty 这个唐朝也不是非穿不可 After transmigrating: “King Qin, being a wise ruler is exhausting. Why not become a foolish king instead? Eat well, sleep well, have fun, do nothing, lie flat and slack off. It’s wonderfully relaxing. Pick up a girl now and then, listen to some music, go out for a meal, and have a drink or two. That’s the life.” “That’s not a bad idea. But what about the affairs of state?” “Easy! We’ll follow the teachings of Huang-Lao and rule through non-action.” “Wow, Eunuch Ha really is the chief eunuch of t 1.3kReads9.2Score103Shelves
- 23 The Royal Family Is Doomed to Die Out, Your Chubby Baby Is Here 绝嗣皇室要灭亡，你们的胖崽来啦 Three-year-old Tuantuan is a chubby little girl whose mother ran away while pregnant with her. Her beautiful, capable mother built up a great fortune for Tuantuan! But her uncle wanted to take her mother's wealth for himself, so he pushed her mother off a cliff and then tried to kill Tuantuan, too. Just as Tuantuan is near death after enduring so much torment, the most cruel and unpredictable tyrant emperor in Great Yu arrives in person. He gathers her into his arms and comforts her: “Tuantua 11.7kReads9.0Score880Shelves
- 24 Xuanhuan: I Simulate Becoming a God While Listening to Music in the Brothel 玄幻：勾栏听曲的我，模拟成神 [Fantasy, simulator, playing it safe, no female lead, exploration and progression; not pure wish fulfillment.] [Important note: In real life, he plays it safe. Most of the story takes place in simulations.] Jiang Yifeng transmigrated as the eldest son of the Jiang Merchant Guild in the Great You Kingdom. He thought this was an ancient society where he could spend his whole life lounging in the pleasure houses, listening to music, and taking it easy. But five years after he transmigrated, a simul 69.8kReads8.4Score8.4kShelves
- 25 Quick Transmigration: A Baby from the Heavens 快穿之天降萌娃 [No CP] [A Heartwarming, Healing Family Story] [Everyday Life] [Pure Father-Daughter Bond] A three-year-old cutie sets off on a journey with her System uncle to reform a villain~ Villain: Where did this little brat come from? Go back where you came from! Later Villain: Yiyi, what do you want? Daddy will get it for you! System: At their core, humans just can’t resist a good thing~ 1.3kReads9.4Score129Shelves
- 26 What Does My Royal Younger Brother Have to Do with My Ill Sister? 皇姐凤体有恙，关臣弟什么事？ Had the martial arts world fallen into decline, with all the powerful figures hidden away? It turned out they’d been killed by his own father! That day “The pinnacle of martial arts isn’t simply transcending the limits of individual strength. Beyond that lies the struggle for the Mandate of Heaven and the contest for the world’s fortune. Only by gathering the fortune of all under heaven and bearing the faith of all living beings can one claim the title of Human Emperor, truly rule the four seas, 5.9kReads8.8Score808Shelves
- 27 Transmigrated as the Only Child of an Heirless Emperor, I'm Spoiled by Everyone 穿成绝嗣帝王唯一幼崽，被团宠了 [Raising a child + an emperor with no heirs + everyone dotes on her + redemption + transmigrate into a book] Tu Cha transmigrates into a book, becoming the cannon-fodder Ninth Princess in a story where everyone dotes on the heroine. In the original story, her birth mother dies early, and she is abandoned in the cold palace at birth. She is destined to freeze to death seven days later. Then the heroine impersonates her, claiming to be the child of the heirless emperor. With Tu Cha's personal be 11.9kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
- 28 After Announcing We're Expecting, the Villain Is Forced to Turn Over a New Leaf 官宣有崽后，反派被迫从良 Animated series: Silly, adorable little darling, your kitty is here~ [Everyone's Darling] + [Little One] + [No Romance] Original title: After Announcing Their Baby, the Villain Was Forced to Turn Over a New Leaf Everyone knows the Fu family of the imperial capital is a prestigious clan. The five young masters are all exceptional talents, but each has a peculiar personality. The family patriarch is even more ruthless and utterly indifferent to others. That is, until they adopted a little girl fro 19.4kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
- 29 EN Path to Immortality Among the Stars 星路仙踪 In the modern world, a passage to another realm appears on Blue Star. Wang Yu is among the first people to enter a cultivation world through their dreams. In a daze, he embarks on the path of cultivation in order to survive! The Great Dao is merciless. On the path of cultivation, failing to advance means falling behind! By becoming a supreme cultivator, one can enjoy endless longevity and bring the power of cultivation back to Blue Star, saving its future. The cultivation world faces an apocalyp 175.5kReads9.1Score15.7kShelves
- 30 EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 342.6kReads9.5Score38.8kShelves
- 31 EN Starting with a Street Stall Selling Super Strength Potions 开局地摊卖大力 [Qingfeng's new novel, This Player Has a Problem in the Head, is currently serializing and has plenty of chapters ready to binge] Earth enters an era of spiritual qi revival, and humanity begins awakening supernatural abilities! Jiang Nan awakens the strongest street-stall System from the start. Potions of Strength? Detoxifying Yellow Beans? Lucky Cherries? They're flying off the shelves! The world's top tycoons, richest man, popular streamers, and peak powerhouses all come to buy them. Jiang Na 333.5kReads9.7Score44.8kShelves
- 32 EN City of Beasts 异兽迷城 Gao Yang was an orphan. At the age of six, he transmigrated to a parallel world and began living in a warm family of five. When he turned eighteen, Gao Yang accidentally discovered the truth about the world: this was not a parallel world at all, but a mysterious realm, and all the relatives and friends around him were terrifying Beasts! Gao Yang nearly lost his life 475.8kReads9.7Score67.4kShelves
- 33 EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score181.2kShelves
- 34 EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 995.7kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves
- 35 EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score207.7kShelves
