Novels like Open the Demon Gate
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Open the Demon Gate, best match first.
- 51 I Am the Night Watchman of the City 我，都市守夜人 - Synopsis: After midnight, the city becomes a hunting ground for the uncanny. I can see rules no one else can: “Never answer calls from strangers” and “Never look in a mirror at midnight.” When the gods try to invade, I light a talisman: Within the borders of Daxia, the gods may not pass! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 The Canon of Myriad Realms: I Write the Endings of Every World 万象典：万界结局由我书写 [Infinite-flow + wild imagination + transmigrate into a book + no saintly heroine] Li Ning'an is dragged against his will into a series of deadly stories by a bizarre book. One moment, he’s fleeing for his life from ghostly shadows in an old street; the next, he’s falling beneath the blade of a cyberpunk swordsman. The ancient book grants him the ability to travel between countless worlds, but also leaves him with an eerie whisper that follows him everywhere: “When you have read all things, y 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 It Began with Childhood Sweethearts, but the Future Is Still Unwritten 从青梅竹马开始，未来还未结束 This book is one grand love letter. Pixels may blur, but memories stay crystal clear. The cicada-filled summer days, the faded tin box, the Polaroid with its chipped corner... Against those backgrounds blurred by time, you are the one coordinate that remains perfectly clear. We were once reflections of each other, sharing a secret language. Even after we each set off for faraway places, that familiarity had already been carved into our bones. From fighting over a piece of candy in our little-kid —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 I Went Viral After Binding to the Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage System 绑定泉州非遗系统后我爆红了 On the verge of collapsing at work, Lin Wei is forced to bind herself to the Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage System. She must complete ten “living heritage transmission” tasks in 99 days, or she will be erased from existence. The overworked 996 office slave is forced to become a cultural “KPI maniac.” She sets hairpin-flower headdresses ablaze with her vlogs and deciphers millennia-old Nanyin music with algorithms, bringing ancient intangible heritage back to life and finding a new life of 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 The Realm Lord of Shanhai Returns 山海界主归来 A country boy born into poverty, he grew up never having seen his parents. By a twist of fate, he embarked on the path of cultivation. Through hard work and diligent practice, he strove to follow the traces his parents had left behind and reunite with them. Along the way, Wu Yu met the cool, stunning Wang Juan and the lively, adorable Gu Qingcheng, and uncovered a great conspiracy in the cultivation world. Wu Yu cut down any god or Buddha who stood in his way, rooting out the cultivation world's —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Seeking the Dao in Heaven 问道天上 Once an obscure nobody, he entered the Dao in a single day and was swept into the turmoil of the Nine Provinces. Through countless battles, he tempered his Dao heart and faced the most powerful force of the age, the World's First Tower, challenging the summit with his own way. He severed the Three Corpses, cut away his obsessions, shed his mortal body, and earned the position of Holy Son of the Sacred Hall, enough to stand among the strongest in this world. Everyone knew the Holy Son of the Sacr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 Ephemeral Hexagram 昙爻 [Female-oriented · apocalypse · political intrigue · road trip · no romance · hardcore · slow-paced] [This book has a complete, standalone world. Please don't confuse it with other works in the same genre. There probably aren't any with the same world, either ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ] This book is the story of Tan Yao's birth, Tan Yao's autobiography, and my own account. Tan Yao's world is collapsing. Not from earthquakes, not from war, but from being forgotten. She survived for nine years in the Cold Palace —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 A Cup of Wine Reflects a Literary Heart 杯酒映文心 Dual male leads. Pure love. Healing. Bar owner Qin Du × literature student Xie Yanzhi The bar owner and the college student were brought together by an accident. Qin Du took a liking to Xie Yanzhi, and as they kept crossing paths in their daily lives, they eventually found a place to belong in each other's worlds. 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 I'm About to Conquer Langjuxu, and the Empress Wants to Cede Land and Marry for Peace! 我都要封狼居胥了，女帝居然要割地和亲！ I'm about to earn the title of Champion of Langju Xu, and the empress wants to cede territory and marry me off for peace! 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 The Gender Roles Have Reversed! I'll Usher in the T0 Era 男女颠倒！我将开启T0时代 Hey, everyone, please leave a comment. I’m so tired. Every chapter has to fight another round just to survive!!!! What you’re reading is the censored version! [Alternate World] [Comedy] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Slow Burn] [No System] [Sensual] [Perverse] The first volume is mostly everyday life, with a sensual focus. The second volume is where the perversion takes off. Readers under 18, please read with a parent or guardian! Good news! Lin Feng was reborn! Bad news! He was reborn in another pa —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 A Japanese Older Sister? A Chinese Younger Brother? How Is That Even Sci-Fi? 日本姐姐？中国弟弟？这么科幻？ Set in the world of the anime The Dandelion Town on the Castle Grounds, this book draws on works including Your Name, Chainsaw Man, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Minecraft: Story Mode, The Wandering Earth 2, and Invincible to tell the story of two people who have never met: Li Moran, a boy from Country C, and Akane Sakurada, a girl from Country R. Please see the preface for the disclaimer. (If the male lead’s name happens to match the name of someone in real life, it’s purely a coincidence. Also, th 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Parallel Erosion 平行侵蚀 [Urban Suspense] + [A Battle Between Twins] Another version of me, from a parallel world, is slowly stealing my life. A photo of an unfamiliar woman appears on my boyfriend's phone. Her features look seventy percent like mine, but her carefree smile feels like a stranger's. He insists, “That's you.” At a company meeting, my colleagues announce that the proposal I spent several sleepless nights preparing was “submitted a week ahead of schedule.” They congratulate me, but look at me as if I'm some —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Those Two Priests Are So Nosy 那俩神官管得宽 [Alternate world + comedy + fantasy + melodrama + bickering couple] Two prodigies who ascended at an astonishing speed are unexpectedly assigned the lowest immortal posts: fate gods, under the jurisdiction of the Hall of Fate. One is the Third Prince of the Underworld; the other, a junior divine official at the Hall of Fate. A righteous young prince and a laid-back, world-weary slacker make an unlikely team. From resolving grudges and entanglements spanning many lifetimes to dealing with petty t 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 I Personally Sent a Client to the 13th Floor, Only to Discover the Building Has Just 12 Floors 我亲手把客户送进13层后，却发现整栋楼只有12层 I Personally Sent a Client to the 13th Floor, Only to Discover the Entire Building Has Just 12 Floors —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Crossing the Mortal World: A Pact of Silken Hair with You 凡尘渡：与君青丝契 She was once a carefree little peach blossom spirit. After meeting him, he ran, and she chased. After seven lifetimes of chasing him, Hua Siyan decided she was done trying. She was going to start liking someone else. But why was the man she'd chased for seven lifetimes suddenly clinging to her? And who could resist those soulful eyes? He was supposed to be a cold, aloof, self-restrained God Lord, lofty above all others. Who knew he wouldn't be able to keep up the act? Lan Qi: Little Peach Bl 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Chronicles of Survival in the Haunted Realm 诡域求生录 [Infinite Survival + Ensemble Cast + Mild Horror] As the online world grows ever more advanced, human technology reaches unimaginable heights. A virtual survival game, ten years in the making and developed by the SkyNet Corporation, sweeps across the globe. A mysterious invitation arrives in the hands of Zhao Yanzhou... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 The Fertilizer Plant's Phantom God 化肥厂幻神 If Feng Yi had not been born, the ages would have remained shrouded in darkness… An adventure story without a comeback arc. Systems and golden fingers are nothing but the dregs of the dregs in front of this alien's father, Chang'e's boyfriend… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 I’m a Maid in the Demonic Cult 我在魔教当丫鬟 Every modern skill must be closely tied to solving the crisis at hand, showcasing the heroine’s unique appeal as someone who fights with her wits. The romance between the leads should be full of twists and turns, passing through suspicion, testing each other, falling in love, crises of trust, and risking their lives for each other. Every time their feelings deepen, it should be linked to the main story’s crisis, keeping you hooked. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 This Sword Asks the Way to Immortality 此剑问长生 Lin Chen transmigrated into the cultivation world and became a good-for-nothing at the third level of Qi Refining, someone everyone could bully. With his dantian damaged and an inner sect disciple’s sword sending him flying, the whole sect was waiting to see him expelled. At the critical moment, he awakened a sign-in System. Sign in at Sword Cliff and obtain the [Clear Sword Heart] talent, tripling his comprehension of the sword! Sign in at Saintess Peak and become the Qingyun Sect saintess’s pe 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 I Became God After Drinking Wild Dog Milk 从喝下野生狗奶开始，当上帝 [God] [From the Stone Age] [Wild Dog Milk] [Spring and Autumn Intestines] Shen Mo, a philosophy graduate, comes across wild dog milk and Spring and Autumn intestines. After consuming them, he becomes a god, takes over a Stone Age world, and binds himself to a System. From then on, he rises to the peak of godhood. 8Reads—Score29714d adds
- 71 What?! I Get Stronger Every Time I Show Off! 什么？！我装逼就变强！ [Transmigrate, System, Cultivation] Showed off again, didn’t you, little sister? (bubble voice) Lin Yi, a corporate programmer, transmigrates to a cultivation world and awakens a System that makes him stronger every time he shows off. From then on, he goes down the wrong path. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 The Cat in the Blue Sea of Flowers 蓝色花海里的猫 The jacarandas are blooming again. I don't know if I'll meet you on this path covered in blue blossoms. You know, I dreamed about you again. I laughed and cried again! I smelled the fragrance of those lotus flowers filling the pond again. Did the drops of water fall from the lotus leaf that was yours? Do you ever think of me, even for a second? She said, “Every smile of yours has an ulterior motive!” He said, “Your motives are even clearer than mine!” It was a mistake from the very beginning, bu —Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 73 From Prisoner to Emperor of an Enemy Nation (I Transmigrated Into a Book) 从阶下囚到敌国之帝(我穿书了) From Prisoner to Emperor of an Enemy Nation (I Transmigrated into a Book) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 This Madman Was Once the Savior 这个疯子曾是救世主 This Madman Was Once a Savior —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Immortal Destinies of the Great Dao: The Dragon Conquers the World 大道仙缘之龙行天下 An unofficial junior Daoist at a temple, he enters the world of cultivation through a twist of fate. Starting out as a complete novice, he gradually grows stronger, repeatedly stumbling upon opportunities as he woos immortals, refines divine pills, and crafts divine talismans. With the Azure Nether Sword in hand, he cuts through every obstacle, overcomes trial after trial, and ascends to the peak of the Great Dao. 443Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 76 Double Daily Earnings: From Laborer to Success 每日收获翻倍，从力工开始上岸 [Leveling up] [Single female lead] [Power fantasy] Chen Xuan transmigrates to a world where martial arts reign supreme. In this world, anyone who doesn’t practice martial arts will never get ahead. Chen Xuan doesn’t want to spend his whole life as a laborer, only to be discarded as an expendable resource when he grows old. His ambition is to cultivate martial arts, pass the Six Fan Gate’s civil service exam, and reach the pinnacle of life. But since Chen Xuan is already getting on in years, his 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Her Resentment Made Her a Fierce Wife, and the Domineering CEO Can't Stop Chasing Her 怨气太深成悍妻，霸道总裁追着爱 Ancient woman in the modern world + all-around female lead + taking down scumbags + everyday life + satisfying read + face-slapping She was the daughter of a distinguished military family, but a scumbag man caused her death. Now she’s reborn in the body of a young madam from a wealthy modern family. A wealthy husband? A secret marriage? A husband with another woman he still pines for? She gives him a sidelong glance. Has this rotten cucumber reincarnated into a human? One moment he’s being all l 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Tsinghua Prodigy Transmigrates: I Rule the Song Dynasty Through Finance 清华才子穿越：我靠金融称霸大宋 Li Hansheng, a Tsinghua University graduate, was repeatedly framed by petty schemers in his previous life, leaving his career in tatters and his marriage unhappy. After transmigrating to the Song Dynasty, he uses his modern knowledge of business and finance to develop industries, build businesses, open banks, develop real estate, trade futures, and issue stocks. He amasses wealth, marries the woman he loves, and finds success in both his career and love life. He takes part in the wars that conqu 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Cultivation Through the Ages 程修 Cheng Xing is an ordinary high school student at No. 1 High School, a child from the stars. This is his story. It is also my story. And now, it is everyone’s story. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 Am I Not an Evil Guide? Why Are You Hugging Me So Tight? 我不是恶毒向导吗？抱这么紧干嘛 [1VN + All Male Leads Are Virgins + Sentinel and Guide + Everyone's Favorite + Interstellar + Everyone's Dream Girl] [The heroine has a shrinking transformation; she is not a strong heroine] [Airheaded Guide VS Sentinels with ulterior motives] Si Nan wakes up one day in a Sentinel-and-Guide interstellar world. When she learns that the original owner was a vicious Guide who relentlessly pursued two slaves and loathed her two existing partners, Si Nan is confused. Si Nan doesn't get it. People say 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Slay the Spire: Starting with a Damaged Coin, I Stack 18 Buffs and One-Shot the Architect 杀戮尖塔：开局破损硬币，我叠18层buff一刀秒了建筑师 Slay the Spire: Starting with a Worn-Out Coin, I Stacked 18 Buffs and Took the Architect Down in One Hit —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 The Sword That Shattered the Ninth Heaven: Heart of the Giant Demon 剑碎九重天之巨魔之心 On the road to escape, Chen Jie, a boy from Fengtai Village, and his younger sister encounter a purple-veined poisonous plant and find themselves in mortal danger. They then meet the Fairy of Stunning Grace. Later, Chen Jie defeats a giant demon general, obtains the Heart of the Titan, and embarks on an extraordinary path of cultivation. My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Sherlock Holmes Extra: The Game of Phantom Shadows 神探夏洛克番外篇：诡影游戏 Sherlock Holmes: The Shadow Game 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 A Stolen Life: The Real Heiress Returns to Take Down the Fakes 偷换人生，真千金归来虐渣 When Shen Lingxue was ten, her own father personally dumped her in a slum overseas. The reason was simple: his illegitimate daughter was moving into the Shen household to enjoy everything that should have been hers. Ten years later, she returned, covered in scars and armed with a plan. She manipulated her adoptive brother into willingly paving the way for her, while the illegitimate daughter wept and knelt before her, begging to be spared. She watched coldly as the Shen family crumbled bit by b —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 A Letter from Afar 来自远的信 A Letter from Afar 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Influencer Assistant: All My Influencers Are Emperors 网红助理：我的网红全是皇帝 Murong Qinglong was bound to a System numbered 9527. The System told him to work as an influencer's assistant, but who could have guessed that every influencer he was assigned to manage would be an emperor? So he set out with this group of emperors to start a new life in the modern world. The historical events in this book may not be entirely accurate and might include unofficial accounts. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 The Jianmu Awakens: A Good-for-Nothing Boy’s Roots Ensnare the World 建木觉醒：废柴少年根系缠绕世界 A force lies dormant beneath every inch of land in the world, stretching endlessly like tree roots. It is called the Jianmu Power, the source from which all things coexist. But a thousand years ago, a chaotic invasion tore the world apart. Jianmu and the Abyssal Seed, the two sides of light and darkness, were forcibly separated, and the world fell out of balance. High schooler Lin Mo thought he was just an ordinary boy who liked repotting cacti. Then a dying cactus awakened his bloodline, and th 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Emperors of Every Dynasty: Prince, It’s Time to Take Your Medicine 历史各朝帝王：王爷，该吃药了 It begins with the story of an over-the-top, hot-blooded young man who transmigrates to the final years of the Ming dynasty with an even more over-the-top System. After the System levels up, he opens a portal through time and travels to different dynasties. “Your Majesty, Your Highnesses, the prince is having another episode!” “Quick, grab him!” After a bout of commotion, Fang Ping is tied up from head to toe and placed on a luxurious bed. Emperors from every dynasty gather around it, looking at —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 The Way of Immortal Slaying 戮仙道 The story of a modern young Taoist with no spiritual roots who, through tireless effort and a twist of fate, develops a sense of qi and cultivates true energy, then ventures into the metropolis and travels through the world of cultivation. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Reagent Protocol 试剂指令 Four apparent suicides. Four dead, all connected to an old case from three years ago. Under pressure to solve it before the deadline, police captain Wu Jiang discovers that all the evidence points to a chemical agent that should not exist. When he tries to trace its source, an order from his superiors, resistance from the school, and the victims’ silence intertwine into a vast web. Wherever the agent flows, secrets dissolve on their own. And the one flaw Wu Jiang has found points straight to the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 The Dream of the Realm's Return 界梦归王 I was born with no aptitude for cultivation, and the whole village mocked me as a good-for-nothing. Then I secretly discovered that I wasn’t unable to cultivate at all. My talent was heaven-defying, and my dream artifact was so bizarre that even the elders feared it. My parents hid the truth from me for over a decade. I wasn’t weak. I was too powerful, powerful enough to be hunted by the whole world. Black mist coils around me, red threads conceal their sharp edges. One dream can devour the dre —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 The Land of Ferrymen 摆渡之地 On the orders of the Guide, Ji Huaian arrives in the Land of Illusions, tasked with bringing the people who have escaped there into his world… Here, countless stories will unfold… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Sorting Through Old Belongings, I Uncover the Past and Slowly Make Peace With Time 整理旧物知往事，我与岁月慢慢和解 Sorting through old things, I uncover the past and slowly make peace with time —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 The Glimmer Trilogy: That Glimmer Lit Up My Entire Youth 微光三部曲：那束微光，照亮了我的整个青春 The Glimmer Trilogy: That glimmer lit up my entire youth —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 The Glimmer Trilogy: A Glimmer All the Way, and My Family’s Warmth Was Always There 微光三部曲：一路微光，原来家人的温柔一直在 The Glimmer Trilogy: A glimmer all along the way, and all along, my family’s tenderness was there —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 I Read Their Minds and Saw My Family’s Deception, Then Protected My Loved Ones and Our Peaceful Life 读心看清至亲假意，守住家人与安稳生活 Reading minds revealed the false affection of my closest family, so I protected my loved ones and our peaceful life —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Reunited in the Glimmer: We Finally Meet Again After All These Years 微光重逢：错过的人终再度相逢 Glimmering Reunion: The one I missed finally came back into my life —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 After Tomorrow: I’m Just a Passing Newbie 明日之后：我只是个路过的小萌新 [No System + No Transmigration + Plot-Focused] My name is Liu Xiaoyu. I'm a survivor... more or less. It's been three years since the infection outbreak, and I've been trapped in this city for all of them. I dealt with the infected every day, but a radio made me slip up. I was scratched, but I didn't tell anyone, because the radio carried news of a human stronghold where anti-infection drugs were available. So I set out with three companions to leave the city. I never expected to be the onl 94Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 Dual Transmigration: Bad Reviews and Good Reviews, My Imperial Business Empire 双穿：差评与好评，朕的商业帝国 Two worlds, right from the start! I bind to a Bad Review System and get stronger the more people curse me! My brother binds to a Good Review System and gets better the more people praise him! Other transmigrators become emperors. I transmigrate and open a shady shop! The more people curse me, the more famous I get. The shadier my business, the more I earn! Cement, soap, weapons, a commercial empire... With nothing but my words, I curse aristocratic clans into submission, drive back the barbarian —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 Me, a Bricklayer, the Earth’s Dragon Emperor 我，搬砖工，地心龙帝 (Dear reader, how long has it been since you found that old feeling you had when reading novels? Can you still remember hiding under the covers to read as a child? This novel will take you back to the classics and help you recapture that feeling.) Long Yi is an orphan. On the night of his eighteenth birthday, the prayers of countless people awaken him. Following the guidance of his dreams, he plunges from Mount Kailash into the depths of the earth, only to discover a world where the strong prey —Reads—Score—14d adds
