Novels like The Immortal Cicada
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Immortal Cicada, best match first.
- 1 One Piece: The Strongest Nobody 海贼之最强路人甲 As a veteran transmigrator, Chu Feng once thought he might have been a great god in his past life. In Japanese, that would be “Kami-sama.” A handsome face, an invincible body, a tall, imposing build, and immense strength... Yeah, no one in the world was more perfect than him. But this perfect man made a wish and ended up in this strange place. And so... he arm-wrestled Ozz, fought Big Mom for food, and shared wine and swordsmanship with Hawkeye... Facing dozens of dark, imposing Marines ships, C 0Votes5.4kRecs7kFans
- 2 Undead Bone Calamity 亡灵骨灾 After transmigrating to a wizarding world, he gains an equipment-crafting System. Watch as endless skeletons wield Breath of the Dying, Last Wish, Destruction, Silence… wear Thorns, Fortitude, Glory, Phoenix… and don Delirium before charging into countless planes. The undead scourge is about to sweep across the world… 0Votes11.6kRecs14.2kFans
- 3 Reborn as an International Smuggler 重生之国际倒爷 New book: International Trader: Building an Empire Through Maritime Trade is now online. I hope you'll give it a chance. The following is the synopsis for this book: A steady stream of products that can make you rich overnight. The art of hoarding and speculation. Ruthless merchants swallowing up markets along national borders. Transmigrate back to 1992. Retrace the ancient Tea Horse Road, dig for caterpillar fungus in Xizang, harvest pearls in Guangxi, and trade jade in Tengchong. Set up an 0Votes79.2kRecs133.7kFans
- 4 The Reincarnator Su Li 轮回者苏离 I roam across countless worlds, walking my path alone! 0Votes61.5kRecs32.6kFans
- 5 Swordmaster 剑魁 This is a world of Qi cultivators. The imperial court has fallen, and the Hundred Schools hold sway. The sixteen provinces bask in a glorious age, while beneath the Mechanism City, ghosts roam by the hundreds. Airships, puppets, yaoguai, and beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas; supernatural arts, talismans, curses, and Qi cultivation! A young man seeks the Dao in his dreams, studies the classics of the Hundred Schools, nurtures his vital essence, refines his spirit, competes for inheri 0Votes105.1kRecs92.4kFans
- 6 Once There Was a Temple 从前有间庙 This is a small temple that connects to the Myriad Worlds… In the wuxia world, I reign supreme over heaven and earth! In the xianxia world, I become a sage and patriarch, walking alongside the Dao… I once brought a Golden Mountain Temple to the world of Journey to the West and took on a disciple who had endured ten lifetimes of asceticism and kept clamoring to journey west. In Investiture of the Gods, I became the ruler of the Great Shang, challenged Heaven itself, and established a supreme ce 0Votes86.4kRecs83.5kFans
- 7 The Witch Immortal 巫中仙 The link between Heaven and Earth is severed. Shamans decline, while Confucianism and the Dao rise. Confucian and Daoist sages emerge in droves, offering sacrifices to the gods of Heaven and Earth, and to the spirits of humankind. The Hundred Schools are suppressed, and Confucianism alone is honored. Through the interaction between Heaven and humanity, they establish order and become the world's most prominent orthodoxy! Shamans, meanwhile, are reduced to village folk, dismissed as charlatans an 0Votes78.2kRecs75.2kFans
- 8 The Rational Wolf 理性之狼 “A true madman always keeps a cool head!” Knowledge and arcane arts can drive people mad! Whenever the Crimson Moon appears, scholars seeking power are plunged into feverish dreams. Parasitic nightmares, headless trains, terrifying bells, plague circuses... These bizarre dreams have shattered the minds of one powerful figure after another. The Holy Light priests of the Healing Church and the executioner-priests of the Execution Grounds alike have declared that humanity’s end will begin with fear 0Votes16.6kRecs17.5kFans
- 9 The Necromancer of the 21st Century 21世纪的死灵法师 Necromancer Necromancers are mysterious sorcerers originating in ancient Europe. They are usually men who know how to summon and enslave the souls of the dead, turning them into undead creatures. Those who practice this art are generally weak-bodied, pale, psychologically twisted, unsociable, and suspicious of others. Some masters of the craft can sacrifice their bodies to become liches and gain eternal life. But can someone please tell me how to practice necromancy in the 21st century? In a so 0Votes70.3kRecs115kFans
- 10 The Strongest Roleplay 最强角色扮演 He is a fist master of the Boxers, invulnerable to blades and bullets. He is a remnant of the White Lotus sect in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. He is a Golden Gate Taoist who wreaks havoc in the imperial court and establishes the Dao in Heaven... A wondrous, mysterious eight-sided die grants eight peerless super talents. Each time he transmigrates, he gains a talent; in each life, he changes an ending. Life is like a dream, and even more like a play. See how he takes on the role of the ultima 0Votes66.7kRecs96.3kFans
- 11 Boundless 无垠 Earth's doomsday crisis has arrived, and the Dark Corporation has risen once more. Watch as a resilient warrior who transmigrates back to his youth fights his way to a place in the world amid the apocalypse. Note: Since this is a work of fiction, the author, Tiger, solemnly declares that the novel contains many crises that could potentially erupt in the future. All events and content in the novel are fictional, born of artistic exaggeration and imagination. This includes, but is not limited to, 0Votes992.9kRecs216.7kFans
- 12 The Martial Arts Boss's Path 武侠BOSS之路 In this world of martial arts, there is no carefree wandering through the jianghu, only cold calculations and the rule that might makes right. Qing Yu transmigrates to this world and proceeds cautiously, relying on exceptional cunning and martial prowess to climb toward the pinnacle. 0Votes99.4kRecs102.6kFans
- 13 Hero Versus Demon God 勇者斗魔神 Once upon a time, a fisherman released a sealed demon god from a bottle that had drifted across the sea. The demon god said, “I once swore inside that bottle that I would grant one wish to whoever freed me. Wealth, power, beautiful women, whatever you want, I’ll make it happen! You’re the lucky one. Tell me your wish!” The fisherman replied, “Then please make me an excellent fisherman.” The demon god stared at him in disbelief. “Fool! Pick something else!” The fisherman thought for a moment. “Th 0Votes252.1kRecs30.9kFans
- 14 The Mythic Furnace 神话烘炉 The Heavenly Lotus blooms, its petals the hub between two worlds, yet the Daoist heart is placed within a jade pot. In the snap of a finger, three thousand kalpas of cultivation, and when the Heavenly Balance is complete, a furnace is brewed. This is a story of a long, long journey to immortality! 0Votes86.1kRecs101.9kFans
- 15 The Dream of the Red Chamber: Founding Era 红楼之开国篇 I arrived fifty years early. The age of chaos is already upon us, and a new dynasty is about to be founded. Among the founding Four Princes, Eight Dukes, and Twelve Marquises of the Red Chamber, where should I stand? I shall ascend the throne and be crowned emperor! 0Votes122kRecs81.9kFans
- 16 Cultivating Immortality with Money 氪金成仙 He is Su Mu. A transmigrated profiteer in a world of cultivation and magic! His motto is: Spend money to become an immortal, and grind all the way to the end! Spending money yourself is nothing. The real skill is getting others to cry, shout, and beg to spend money alongside you. Money, money, truly sweet. Even if you're an immortal, I'll still trick you into spending, just to show you! 0Votes308.2kRecs237.3kFans
- 17 Seeking the Dao at Mount Emei 问道峨眉 After transmigrating decades ago, Lu Xuan spent half his life seeking the Dao. Before he knew it, he had reached old age, yet he still hadn’t found the way in. With his vitality fading and his essence depleted, he decided to return to his hometown and use what little time he had left to benefit the local community. But after many twists and turns, he came upon a copy of Notes on the Waterways and Rivers of Jiujiang at the place where he was born... 0Votes134.5kRecs127.1kFans
- 18 The Pinnacle of the Heavens 诸天顶峰 The Flying Dagger of Li: First destroy Shaolin, then crush Wudang. Let our demon cult reign supreme over the martial world. The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The sword rises from Emei, the blade cleaves Kunlun. Claim the throne in the Forbidden City and unite the martial world. The Bad Kids: Pacify the Five Dynasties and sweep away the Ten Kingdoms. Through an age-spanning calamity, shatter the void. Pili: Cataclysm strikes the Divine Land, and the Nine Dragons return to Heaven! Tell me, beneath all th 0Votes78.4kRecs121.6kFans
- 19 All Laws Are Without Fault 万法无咎 July 7, 2023: My new book, Master of the Illusory World, is now out. Its prose is more accessible than this book's, but its worldbuilding is far more precise and detailed, and its preparation far more thorough! Highly recommended. Enjoy! This book is in its final volume and is still being updated~ 2Votes271.5kRecs197.7kFans
- 20 Grand Chancellor of Great Jin 大晋太宰 Emperor Wu of Jin, Sima Yan, who left behind the famous tale of awaiting imperial favor with a goat-drawn carriage, passed away, and Sima Zhong ascended the throne. The feudal princes began to stir, powerful clans and aristocratic families raised their barriers, and the foreign tribes who had submitted to the empire waited for their chance to act. At this time, Rome was ruled jointly by four emperors, and Emperor Constantine the Great was gathering strength, ready to strike. At this time, on the 0Votes163kRecs83.7kFans
- 21 The Vampire Princess's Downfall 吸血姬的堕落 Once upon a time, there was a mountain, and on the mountain stood a big villa. The villa was home to all sorts of demons and monsters, as well as a Taoist nun who managed them. “Landlady! Landlady! Why's there no blood left?” “You think blood bags are free? If you want some, go earn it.” “There's no way I'm getting a job. I can just draw comics and sing songs to support myself.” For a similar older book, try Being a Comic Artist in the Immortal Realm. For something different, click my profile. ( 0Votes101.7kRecs112.8kFans
- 22 The Orthodox Demonic Sect of Shu Mountain 蜀山魔门正宗 Mount Shu is home to the orthodox Xuanmen sect, which reigns supreme. The protagonist cultivates the orthodox demonic path. 0Votes170.3kRecs91kFans
- 23 The Great Saint Beyond Heaven 离天大圣 Among the Myriad Worlds, those beings who transcend everything and are bound by nothing are known as Great Sages. 0Votes671.5kRecs449.7kFans
- 24 Seeking Immortal Fate 莫求仙缘 Immortality is not something you can beg for. That is how Mo Qiu got his name. 0Votes217kRecs330.4kFans
- 25 You're a Real Genius 你真是个天才 Look at the mess you’ve made! This little temple can’t contain you anymore, can it? You really are a genius! The thousand-mile search for family by Bai Xiao, a prodigy. 1Votes487.9kRecs200.4kFans
- 26 Embracing the Sword 抱剑 This is a story of winds rising at the edge of a duckweed leaf, and waves swelling from the slightest ripples. The martial world, the imperial court, and the realm beyond: when a man walks into these troubled times with a sword in his arms, everything changes. Whether it’s the martial world, where heroes roam with swords in hand, wine on their lips, and fine clothes on their backs, or tales of monsters, ghosts, and strange happenings, or the timeless songs that shake the ages and are passed down 0Votes57.1kRecs72.1kFans
- 27 Not a Strange Tale 不聊斋 I have a three-foot sword, its cold edge drawn. I dare ask: who will set right the injustices of the world? I have a single brush, ink sinking deep into the page. I can write the chronicles of the ages and tell right from wrong! 1Votes194.5kRecs214.6kFans
- 28 Shadows Across the Marvel Universe 美漫世界阴影轨迹 Merlin awakened to the faint stirrings of fate and beheld this new world: Steel had yet to awaken, while the glory of the divine realm soared. Amid freezing glaciers, God's righteous servant kept a lonely watch. The orphan was still wandering, the child had yet to return home. Upon raging tides, the queen of the ocean depths struggled to voice her sorrow. Outlaws pursued the fleeing, while the spark of hope endured. Beyond the distant stars, the soul of data gazed about in bewilderment. The king 0Votes396kRecs245.5kFans
- 29 EN The Primordial Wizard 最初的巫师 [Winner of the 2019 Fantasy Newcomer Award in the “Imagination and Creativity Writing Contest.”] In a world of gods and heroes, Ace uses logic and mathematics as his tools and objective, impartial research as his guiding principle. By studying and imitating supernatural creatures, he becomes the first wizard. Traveling through the myriad heavens, he plunders the resources, knowledge, and even paths 1Votes105kRecs181.1kFans
- 30 The River Earl Attains the Dao 河伯证道 This is the story of a carp spirit who gradually ascends to godhood. 0Votes69.5kRecs57.1kFans
- 31 A Martial Artist Across the Myriad Heavens 纵横诸天的武者 Roaming the Myriad Worlds in pursuit of the true meaning of martial arts! A modern young man named Lei Hu accidentally transmigrates through the Myriad Worlds, seeking the martial path and striving to become the strongest! 0Votes371.4kRecs194.4kFans
- 32 The Era of the Myriad Heavens 全球诸天时代 Spiritual qi revival... Portals linking Earth to other worlds began appearing across the planet. Each world contained many different kinds of primordial energy. They could cure every illness, extend lifespans, unlock acupoints, strengthen the body, gather spiritual roots, transform one into a demon, and condense supernatural abilities, among other things. No one knew exactly how many kinds there were. All they knew was that the abilities granted by primordial energy generally came from movies, b 0Votes144.6kRecs164.5kFans
- 33 Speaking for the Dead 为死者代言 Forensic pathologist Zhou Hai takes you inside murder scenes full of mysteries, to investigate strange cases where truth and lies are hard to distinguish, and uncover the true nature of humanity, where good and evil intertwine. Conspiracies! Pursuits! Questions! One bizarre case after another unfolds. Are you ready? 0Votes157.6kRecs124.4kFans
- 34 Gu Refining 炼蛊 Calamities are endless, and demons wreak havoc upon the world. Humans are like ants, and lives are as worthless as blades of grass. In this chaotic and dangerous world, wondrous Gu insects become the lever that shifts fate. 0Votes113.5kRecs94.1kFans
- 35 I Can Sell My Knowledge 我的知识能卖钱 One day, Pan An discovered that he could make money by selling his knowledge. And so, the door to a new world opened. There was no turning back! Pan An went farther and farther down this road... 0Votes100.6kRecs93.7kFans
- 36 Dragon Vein King 龙脉君王 The glory of antiquity has faded, and the radiant dawn shines across most of the continent. Knights have fallen into nobility, while mages no longer hide in the shadows. The old conflicts have passed, but new tensions are brewing. This is an age of great transformation, as well as an age full of hope. Advances in the arcane arts have opened the way to planar colonization, and the mighty tide of a grand era is surging forth. A visitor from another dimension brings a glimmer of dawn to this turbul 0Votes96.8kRecs47.4kFans
- 37 The Book of the Dao 问道章 Transmigrated and reborn: surely the fate of a protagonist? The art of seal carving: gathering heaven and earth within a tiny space, creating patterns of the Dao in the palm of your hand! Watch as the young Duan Yu lives another life. What kind of extraordinary life will he lead? 0Votes272.9kRecs121.6kFans
- 38 The Wanli Emperor Has Arrived 万历驾到 You transmigrate into the body of Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty, and you'll hear a voice announce: “Emperor Wanli has arrived!” I'm no good at writing introductions. It's simply a story about transmigrating into Wanli's body and becoming emperor. 0Votes181.2kRecs167.5kFans
- 39 One Sword to Shatter the Nine Heavens 一剑斩破九重天 He drank like a whale, yet had not swallowed the sea; his sword qi already swept through autumn. Though aged, the hero remained strong; beneath the moon, a young sword immortal. This is a “serious” xianxia novel. 0Votes2MRecs425.7kFans
- 40 Going Against the Grain in 1997 逆行我的1997 Li Wenxiu has been reborn, and now she has to start all over again. 0Votes108.3kRecs99.4kFans
- 41 Traveler of the River of Time and Space 时空长河的旅者 I am an observer existing beyond life and death, time and space. But I would much rather you call me: the Traveler. 0Votes480kRecs271.6kFans
- 42 EN The Counterfeit Crown Prince 赝太子 A rosewood hair ornament, mistaking a fox for one's wife, six prophecies, and the question of who the Crown Prince is. A modern-day story about a cat being passed off as a prince. 1Votes10.6MRecs576.7kFans
- 43 The Splendor of Cinema 电影风华 This is the story of an ordinary man who goes back to 2008 and accidentally enters the film and television industry. Zhou Jin catches a glimpse of cinema’s splendor and decides to visit that dazzling temple of art. This novel is a slow burn, with one female lead and no System. The new novel, Chinese Entertainment 2004, is now out. 0Votes228.4kRecs155.9kFans
- 44 Scheming for the Nine Provinces 谋断九州 A fortune-teller once made a prophecy: If this child keeps his mouth shut, he will be a worthy minister who brings peace to the land. If he opens it, he will become a tyrant who throws the world into chaos. At eighteen, the young lord opened his mouth, and sure enough, he saw the world plunged into turmoil. He saw rival warlords vying for supremacy and the common people suffering. He believed that scheming could cause chaos, but could also end it. He would find a true emperor and bring this trou 10Votes1MRecs237.8kFans
- 45 The Immortal Way of Green Plum 青梅仙道 With a wave, I raise a thousand-foot tide; in stillness, I turn yin and yang. In another world, I attain the Great Dao, shining with the light of primordial creation! 0Votes212.6kRecs217.3kFans
- 46 I Picked Up a Patch of Wilderness 捡了一片荒野 A family and their house appear together in the wilderness? Wild beasts, hunger, mysterious buildings, and all kinds of bizarre events. For your family, keep fighting! 0Votes567.3kRecs355.3kFans
- 47 The First Sword of Earth 地球第一剑 The Moon Palace projection, vital energy restored; an undying immortal corpse, the Six-Stelae Immortal Arts. The secrets behind Dahua’s several journeys to the moon and the extinction of vital energy for a thousand years; the prosperous modern world cannot escape demon-driven chaos, while immortals beyond the heavens ultimately bring blessings and disasters that are impossible to predict. Wang Sheng unexpectedly returned to the eve of the night when the vital energy of Heaven and Earth returned. 0Votes2.4MRecs759.4kFans
- 48 Seeking the Dao in Strange Tales 聊斋求道 I refined corpses, crossed paths with fox spirits, and played the human world’s kings and nobles in a farce with the White Snake. I was a monk, and I became a groom; I entered Qingqiu and the Dragon Palace, and married a Dao seed. In all my eighty thousand years beneath the Heaven-reaching Jianmu, nothing compares to attaining immortality with my primordial spirit! 0Votes140.3kRecs96.3kFans
- 49 The Sun King's Seal 太阳王之证 A dark age, an age of blood and fire. The gods' game continues, though they do not know that they, too, are about to enter the game board. Across the wasteland, a green tide of evil sweeps in every direction. In the darkness, the undead leave their graves and wage war on the living. The new emperor of the human empire must prove he can repel foreign threats. In the void, Chaos corrupts all things, and only the strongest can survive. At last, a terrible storm ushers in the destruction of the worl 2Votes550.7kRecs527.5kFans
- 50 I Became a Male Lion 我变成了一只雄狮 From a stumbling lion cub to a majestic lion king. He thought that ruling over a vast territory on the grasslands, striking fear into his enemies, was the peak and the end of a lion's life. But his life as a lion was only just beginning. Earth's energy undergoes a sudden change, bringing swarms of mutated creatures. Humanity falls from the top of the food chain, and the African savanna is plunged into crisis. As for him, he grows stronger and stronger through evolution and mutation. 0Votes318kRecs364.1kFans
