Novels like Escape from the Ancient Tomb
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- 1 Immortal Journeys Across the Heavens: The Fated Calamity Star 诸天仙途之逆命煞星 Food delivery rider Su Bufan enters the real game world of All-Heavens Immortal Journey and becomes Su Shisan, a rogue cultivator. He establishes the City of the First Flame, confronts the Chosen One Shen Mo and the old order, and searches for the truth about the world. When the game collapses after Shen Mo's death, everyone returns to reality with their memories intact, and the truth comes to light: the seven women who loved them were actually support AIs. Now the fate of both worlds awaits the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Ghosts I Ran Into Back Then 那些年撞见的鬼 Those Ghosts I Ran Into Over the Years isn’t a ghost story. It’s a comprehensive guide to debunking the supernatural, with a hearty dose of “Back off!” Behind a hundred bizarre cases lie surprising truths from physics, psychology, and architecture that will make you slap your knee in amazement. Join this elite team of four as they crack cases with hard science and cure every kind of superstition. After reading, you’ll never dare say, “I don’t believe in science” again. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Lone Star, Waning Moon: Calamity Across the Land 孤星残月：山河劫 Ye Zhiqiu transmigrates into a martial-arts world and wants nothing more than to lie flat and live as a slacker. But after he gets bound to the “Peerless Master” System, its very first mission is: [Run naked around the roof of the Zuixian Tower three times.] To save his life, he completes it through tears, only to be inexplicably chosen as the destined hero who will save the martial world. Even more absurdly, he has to do square dancing with the System to unlock the Crescent Moon Blade technique 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Sword of the Yue Maiden in the Han-Wu Era 汉武风云越女剑 From the Yuanguang to Yuanshou eras of Emperor Wu of Han. The Han Empire stood at the height of its military power, striking north against the Xiongnu and expanding its borders. It was an age of iron, ambition, and opportunity. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Legend of the Condor Heroes Prequel: Dugu Qiubai 神雕前传独孤求败 In the Southern Song’s time of crisis, the sword-crazed Dugu Ao and the heroine Murong Xue join forces to resist the Jin. After a villain’s scheme leads the Purple Rose Soft Sword to wound a loyal man, Ao casts aside his sword and steels his resolve: a heavy sword needs no edge when wielded for the people. Having accomplished their mission, the two heroes retire to the Sword Mound, where they carve a warning into the wall: the difference between hero and demon lies in a single thought, and all c 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Dugu Qiubai: The Unsharpened Blade 独孤求败无锋之刃 He vanished amid the clouds, accompanied by the Divine Condor. A new age of the “Five Greats” will soon dawn, and his legend will become the oldest, most distant echo behind that era. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Yan Nantian's Sword 燕南天的剑 My new work is out! You're welcome to 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! 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Zhenyuan Escort Agency: Renowned Across Hebei 镇远镖局之威震河朔 Late in the Ming dynasty, the Zhenyuan Escort Agency in Cangzhou is on the brink of collapse. Its chief, Wang Weiyang, takes charge in a time of crisis, wielding “rules” as his blade and “honor” as his shield as he navigates officialdom, the underworld, and ruthless business rivals. He must restore the escort routes across the northern lands while staying true to the chivalrous code in his heart, forging an epic tale of the martial world through the story of an escort agency. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 I Transmigrated into a Cultivation Drama and the Villain Became the Protagonist 穿越修仙剧反派变主角 Wang Xiaoming transmigrated into the biggest villain in a cultivation drama. His first move was to give the Chosen One money, a house, and all the support he could offer. When the original owner picked on the protagonist, he slapped the original owner's underling in the face on the protagonist's behalf, then personally brought tea and water. “Big bro, do you think I still have a chance?” The protagonist was so moved he could barely contain himself, but the System suddenly issued a warning: Targe 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 10 The Calamity of the Nine Heavens 九霄风劫 Once a modern special forces king known by the codename Feng Mo, he died and transmigrated into a cultivation world. He awakened the Wind Spirit Body, granting him the ability to ride the wind, sense the flow of energy, and avoid calamity while seeking good fortune. Resolute and decisive, loyal to those he loves, neither a bleeding heart nor one to hesitate when killing, he nevertheless retains a tender side deep within. For the brothers and beloved women he holds dear, he would defy heaven and 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Game for Peace: Era Awakening 和平精英：纪元觉醒 The delivery guy Fan Buliao was struck by lightning and sent into a game, where he somehow unlocked a hidden pain system. He died millions of times in the game, and every death hurt to the core. Just as he finally got used to the blood-soaked battlefield, he discovered in horror that the rules of the game had suddenly changed... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Who Killed That Light? 谁杀了那一盏灯 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 A Fei’s Swift Sword: The Chilling Glint of Iron 快剑阿飞之铁片寒芒 My new work is out! You’re welcome to 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! 1.3kReads—Score—14d adds
- 14 One Sword Across the Vast Waves 一剑沧浪 At the end of the Yuan dynasty, the realm fell into chaos as warlords rose up, and the martial world was swept into the turmoil. The court was corrupt, rebel forces sprang up everywhere, and martial arts sects pursued their own agendas: some sought the favor of the powerful, while others fought to protect their own territory. Meanwhile, gallant heroes roamed the land, helping the vulnerable and settling grievances. This story follows a young swordsman born among the common folk, drawn into the t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Li Bai's Poetry, Sword, and Wine 李白的诗剑酒 A new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Bao Qingtian: The Female Prosecutor of Kaifeng 包青天之开封女提刑 The Female Coroner of Kaifeng Her father died unjustly, her mother met a tragic end, and she brought her forensic expertise to Kaifeng. At the autopsy table, no one is above anyone else. Before the law, all are equal. A prince? Chop his head! A powerful minister? Investigate him! Even her fiancé turns out to be the secretly hidden Prince Gong? Ding Yuehua: "Fine. Bring it on, all of you. I'm in a hurry to clear my family's name." The Song Dynasty's foremost female coroner, she takes on anyone w 183Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Female Investigating Judge of Kaifeng 开封女推官 On her first day in office, Ding Yuehua, a female magistrate in Kaifeng, cracks a poisoning case involving the richest man in the region. A faint redness beneath the fingernails and an unusual fragrance of gold powder lead her to a bloody case of spice monopolies. When victims “volunteer” to test the drugs, and the lone survivor of a family massacre becomes a perfumer bent on revenge, she must use her expertise to cut through the web of power and capital and uncover the truth. 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Yu Chenglong, the Upright Judge of the Qing Dynasty 大清青天于成龙 My new work is here! You’re welcome to check it out 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! 429Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Liu Yong, the Last Judge Bao 末代青天刘墉 During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, Heshen held sway over the imperial court, while Liu Yong, despite his hunched back, delighted in tormenting the corrupt and powerful. The clack of his abacus struck at the spines of greedy officials, and the glow of his pipe kindled hope among the people. Nine epic tales, each step fraught with danger. Watch him turn common folk into pieces on a chessboard and the bustling streets into his playing field, unleashing a thunderous storm that sweeps from the mar 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Impersonating Zhan Zhao: I Set the Heavens Ablaze in the Great Song 冒充展昭我在大宋点天火 A special forces kingpin transmigrates into the role of a substitute Zhan Zhao, facing a dead end from the start. On a snowy night in Bianjing, he is given a choice by Bao Zheng: starve to death as a beggar, or serve as a target and live for three days. He takes up the bloodstained Juque sword and asks just one question: “Is this mountain of slander enough to set the whole place ablaze?” 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Judge Bao: Ten Days as the King of Hell 包青天之十日阎罗 Judge Bao: The Ten Days of Yama A “Yama Decree” appears in Bianjing. An official seal is stolen in the night, and memories are erased. Bao Zheng has ten days to solve the case, but finds himself caught in an even deeper web of intrigue. 207Reads—Score10514d adds
- 22 Hai Rui, the Upright Judge of the Ming Dynasty 大明青天海瑞 During the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, the corrupt world is as dark as night. Hai Rui, newly embarked on his official career, is no more than a low-ranking county deputy. A bizarre murder and a bloodstained copper coin bind his fate to that of Luo Jinghong, a wandering swordswoman. The powerful hold the world in their hands, and mysteries are tangled together at every turn. Watch as the young Hai Rui wields the law as his sword and chivalry as his courage, cutting through blades and consp 201Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Divine Detective Di Renjie of the Tang Dynasty 大唐神断狄仁杰 Young Di Renjie has no strength to even wring a chicken’s neck, yet possesses extraordinary talent for administration and strategy. A scholar and a warrior, he and the chivalrous princess he is to marry are forced to investigate an unsolved case from the previous dynasty, one that threatens the very foundation of the state. Surrounded by deadly schemes and undercurrents at court, he must wield logic as his sword and a benevolent heart as his shield, uncovering a conspiracy that could overturn th 292Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Di Renjie and the Tang Dynasty’s Strange Case 狄仁杰之大唐奇案 My latest work is out! Head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.2kReads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Detective Dee: Sisters on the Trail of a Killer 狄仁杰之姐妹追凶 A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 41Reads—Score11314d adds
- 26 The Azure Judge’s Record of Cracking Cases 青天破局录 Eighteen headless corpses of beggars appeared in Bianliang. Bao Zheng was ordered to investigate, but the Beggars’ Guild elders treated him with cold indifference. Zhan Zhao sneaked into the Beggars’ Guild headquarters at night and discovered that every dead beggar had a mysterious star chart tattooed on their back. Gongsun Ce deciphered the chart and found that it pointed to the imperial mausoleum. Deep inside, a skeleton in an imperial dragon robe slowly raised its head, clutching a bloodstain 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Di Renjie: Blades and Swords in the Azure Clouds 狄仁杰之刀剑青云 Just after Di Renjie had resumed his position as chancellor, seven officials mysteriously died overnight in Luoyang. After examining the bodies, Wang Yun furrowed his brow. “My lord, they were poisoned with the Western Regions’ ‘Drunken Dream of Life and Death.’ The poison must be activated with inner power.” Di Qingqing pursued the killer late into the night, only to have her veil flicked away by the tip of the enemy’s sword. The black-clad figure chuckled. “Miss Di, where did you learn that sw 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Judge Bao: Zhan Zhao, the Southern Hero 包青天之南侠展召 For ten years, the jianghu has known the lamps of rainy nights. Southern Hero Zhan Zhao cuts through the world with his sword. But he never knew that the beginning of his legend would be the night he got drunk and rescued a charming young heroine… “I am Ding Yuehua. Please, Great Hero Zhan, save my life!” Zhan Zhao’s head throbbed. “Miss, could you first tell me why thirteen gangs of bandits are after you?” It wasn’t until the day he heard at a teahouse of Judge Bao’s legendary skill at solving 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Dragon Map Mystery of Emperor Renzong 仁宗侠影之龙图谜案 His name was Shen Guyun. He had once been the youngest armed guard under Zhan Zhao at the Kaifeng Prefecture in the capital, known as “Jade-Faced Little Whirlwind.” Three years ago, he was falsely accused in a baffling case with no corpse and expelled. Since then, he had wandered the jianghu like a drifting cloud and a wild crane, his whereabouts unknown. 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Bao Qingtian, the Iron-Faced Detective 铁面神断包青天 A traditional detective story mixed with supernatural elements, moving at a breakneck pace with twists you’ll never see coming. This isn’t some brainless power fantasy. The cases are solved with real thought, and it’s so satisfying to see characters who actually use their brains! Highly recommended for anyone who loves suspense and mind-bending mysteries! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Justice Bao: Southern Hero Zhan Zhao 包青天之南侠展昭 In the early years of Emperor Renzong's reign in the Northern Song dynasty, the court was rife with intrigue. The emperor's father-in-law, Grand Tutor Pang, and the eunuch Guo Huai formed a faction, pursued private interests, and joined forces with the martial world to plot rebellion. In the martial world, a secret organization called the Wind Listener Tower was dedicated to “knowing all under heaven and keeping the people safe.” It gathered secret intelligence from the court and the common real 540Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 EN Transmigrated to Another World: Martial Dao to Godhood 穿越异界，武道通神 Luo Yi dies suddenly from working overtime and transmigrates to the dying days of a dynasty plagued by hidden demons and widespread rebellion. The imperial government’s orders don’t reach beyond the capital. The regional lords carve up the land, demons run rampant, and the people live in misery. Freshly transmigrated into this world, Luo Yi struggles to get by. To survive, he has no choice but to pick up the bow and arrows his predecessor’s father left behind. The moment he fires his first arrow 7.5kReads6.9Score67914d adds
- 33 Justice Bao: The First Chapter of Chivalry and Righteousness 包青天之侠肝义胆第一部 During the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song, dark forces stirred beneath the surface of Bianjing. Bao Zheng, prefect of Kaifeng, held court at the center of the action, leading a core team made up of his strategist Gongsun Ce; Zhan Zhao, the “Imperial Cat,” and his wife Ding Yuehua, the “Imperial Swallow” and master of Listening Wind Tower; and Bai Yutang, the “Jade-Furred Rat,” an extraordinary talent from the martial world. 1kReads—Score10314d adds
- 34 I Awakened a System and Leveled Up Seven Realms in a Row, and You Want to Break Off Our Engagement? 我觉醒系统连升七境，你来退婚？ After he transmigrates as the son of a military family, the emperor happens to reclaim the army's command? And he's been dumped too? His Bragging System activates, and Li Xingchen rises through seven realms in three days just by bragging! A gentleman waits ten years to take revenge; a petty man takes revenge every chance he gets. I'm Li Xingchen, and I'm no gentleman. When the stunning woman who came to break off our engagement showed up at my door, I calmly picked up a whip! 7.7kReads7.1Score76714d adds
- 35 Bloodborn of the Apocalypse 末日血裔 [Cyberpunk Wasteland + Cosmic Horror Elements + Political Scheming + Bloodline Powers + Very Occasional Asura Fields] On the seventh day after my death, wearing my enemy’s face, I attended my own funeral, and took out everyone who wanted to steal my ashes along the way. He was in the urn, and he was in the crowd. My former comrades drew their blades against me, while the girl I once loved broke down in tears... “If I’m not myself, then who am I?” 158Reads8.6Score18414d adds
- 36 Judge Bao: Strange Cases of the Great Song 包青天之大宋奇案 A series of cases, with the whispers of wronged souls outside the Kaifeng Prefecture yamen. The strange cases of Kaifeng are one mystery after another, each peeling back layer upon layer of the human heart. Bao Zheng arrives through bloodshed, relying neither on ghosts and gods nor on blades, but on iron courage, a little legal knowledge, and keen insight to expose every monster lurking among ordinary people. The truth lies deep within the bones and the human heart. 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Fog of Justice Bao 包青天迷雾 Following Bao Qingtian's career as an official, thirty strange cases conceal one mystery. From a minor case involving ox tongues to threats against the foundations of the state, every act of corruption he cuts down points to a shocking conspiracy looming over the Song Empire. 1.1kReads6.9Score—14d adds
- 38 Want to Cultivate Immortality? The Kind That Gets You Canceled 修仙吗？社死那种 [Impish girl] + [Lighthearted comedy] + [System] + [Two souls in one body] + [Mischief-maker] + [Slow-paced] Su Fei has lived for sixteen years, thinking she was nothing more than an unremarkable “extra disciple” in the world of immortal cultivation. Then one day, an impish girl who calls herself “Lady Mei” slips into her sea of consciousness. Sharp-tongued 1.6kReads9.5Score11214d adds
- 39 I Am the God of War, So What If I Order the Prince Who Commands the Armies to Die? 朕是武神，赐死掌兵皇弟怎么了？ After transmigrating into an emperor's body with a cheat, Chen Xun got the country running like clockwork. He planned to lie flat for a while, but the ministers mistook him for a fool, and his younger brother, who commanded the army, even plotted to seize the throne. Chen Xun couldn't be bothered to explain. He simply issued an imperial decree ordering the execution of his younger brother, who commanded six hundred thousand soldiers. The whole country was stunned! When an army of six hundred tho 23.8kReads7.7Score2.2k14d adds
- 40 Exiled to the Edge: The Butterfly That Saved Civilization 末位放逐：拯救文明的那只蝴蝶 [Sci-Fi] [Post-Apocalyptic] [Grassroots Female Lead] [Dystopian] [Reincarnation] [Wild Imagination] Thank you so much, dear readers, for your support and encouragement! I won't abandon this novel or leave it unfinished. I'm working hard on new chapters. ٩(˃̶͈̀௰˂̶͈́)و I've got plenty of chapters saved up, and I promise to finish the story! [Reading Tips] 1. This is a dystopian story about the growth of a woman from the lowest ranks of society. 2. The plot is tightly interwoven, and I won't change 164Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 A Scheming Woman’s Rise to the Top of High Society 心机女的豪门上位之路 This is the story of Zhou, a scheming woman with no connections who navigates her way among the children of the rich and powerful, eventually making her way into high society. Lin Wanwan was born into a poor family that favored sons over daughters. Her father was a notorious gambling addict, and her mother was a housewife with no opinions of her own. Determined to escape the fate laid out for her, seventeen-year-old Lin Wanwan worked tirelessly and finally received an admission letter from Qiong 9.3kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds
- 42 Identity in the Mirror 惊悚之镜中身份 A Terrifying Identity in the Mirror —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 In a Chaotic Age, the Mohists Take Up Arms to Protect the People 乱世墨者持器守苍生 In a chaotic age, a Mohist wields his weapon to protect all living beings. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 A Transmigrated Life, but My Life Is All Cheats! 穿越人生，可我的人生都开了挂！ [Transmigration + Cheat Powers + Feel-Good Story + No Female Lead + No Supernatural Powers in the Real World] A martial arts world, a world ravaged by catastrophe, a world where the supernatural has returned... Yun Fei transmigrates to a parallel world and awakens the Life-Transmigration System. Every day, he can transmigrate to a different world and live a life with cheat powers. First, in the martial arts world, he fails the imperial exam from the start and gains a cheat that lets him summon o 7.1kReads7.7Score45814d adds
- 45 A New Myth of the Universe 宇宙新神话 The dazzling stars are the stage of the gods. When supernatural powers intertwine with interstellar technology across the boundless cosmos, how many wondrous legends will be born to capture our imaginations? What do they love? What do they hate? What do they fear? What do they seek? Perhaps in the endless universe, so-called gods and aliens are no different from us, ordinary people fumbling our way forward. We are all creatures struggling to survive, fighters who refuse to yield, and, above all, 4.5kReads9.2Score43814d adds
- 46 Double Shadow: Rebirth Plan 重影：重生计划 This novel centers on deep adventures in an expansive world. Its greatest appeal lies in tightly reasoned, twist-filled storytelling and compelling character arcs. The plot unfolds link by link, blending intellectual depth with the satisfying thrills of a gripping read. Hardcore readers who crave intellectual stimulation and logical storytelling are welcome to dive in. Shadow Double: Rebirth Plan The mystery of a dead wife, the awakening of a clone; bloody battles and philosophical questions. Fr 8Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 47 As a Freshman, I Use Wi-Fi to Practice the Five Elements Arts 大一新生我靠WiFi练五行术法 Lin Xuan Shu, an ordinary boy from a traditional medicine clinic, suddenly receives an admission letter from the Heavenly Dao Academy, a top cultivation school. His special innate Dao body causes his spiritual-root test to go haywire and prevents him from drawing qi into his body, making him an oddity at the academy. With his grandfather’s hidden past, the discreet protection of Dean Mo Xing Zhou, and the secret companionship of the aloof Su Ying Xue, he breaks the rules of cultivation and pract 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Mr. Jiang's Sweet and Obedient Little Wife Is Actually from Another World 江先生的乖甜小娇妻居然是穿来的 [Transmigrate into a book + sweet romance + taming + gentle beast X dazzling beauty] [Plot: wildly dramatic + 30% goofy + 70% devoted] Sheng Jiuyou transmigrated into the naughty novel Mr. Jiang’s Relentless Pursuit of Love. Worse, she became the supporting female character who showed up after the female lead had just rescued the male lead, trying to steal credit for the rescue. She had just lifted the covers and hadn’t even had time to run when the male lead, Jiang Que, spoke. “You’re the one w 493Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 49 Republican Era Espionage: Code Name Crab 民国谍战之代号螃蟹 They endured a long, dark night, writing an indispensable page in China's War of Resistance with their blood. Some say your writing feels real, but who knows that the real world of espionage was even more brutal, too brutal to put into words. With this book, I pay tribute to all the heroes who gave their lives for their country on the intelligence front. 22.8kReads8.2Score2.1k14d adds
- 50 Entering the Dao Through Love, Hunted by a Demoness from the Start 以情入道，从被妖女追杀开始 [Multiple Heroines]+ [Falling for Him in All Kinds of Ways]+ [Love Rival Showdowns]+ [Lighthearted Comedy] After transmigrating into a cultivation world, Lu Bai awakens the “Red Luan Star Moves” System. Every time he breaks through a major cultivation realm, a thread of affection appears. Bind a thread of affection to a “Daughter of Heaven’s Mandate,” and he’ll gain a miraculous skill. The skill’s effects depend on how deeply she loves him. From then on, Lu Bai follows a truly bizarre path of cu 9.4kReads8.2Score97014d adds
