Novels like The Old-School Academic
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- 1 The World Cup of a Great Nation 大国世界杯 “An orange grown south of the Huai River is an orange, but grown north of it, it becomes a bitter citrus.” Football, too, has grown into something different on this soil. The World Cup: a feast of football, a celebration for the whole world. How could our vast eastern nation simply look on from afar at the lights in every home? Zeng Zheng, a tabloid football reporter, transmigrated to a parallel world in the 1990s. After struggling for years, he was chosen by the Chinese Football Association to 0Votes23.1kRecs45.2kFans
- 2 My Tags Come with Stat Bonuses 我的标签有属性加成 The world is surrounded by an endless sea, its boundaries and origins unknown. People call it the Sea of Myriad Worlds. They say the Sea of Myriad Worlds is home to countless races, black tides, the uncanny, and mysterious, terrifying beings… In the face of this world-ending disaster, Gu Chuan acquired a Tag System. [Dragon Head Tag] Upgrade cost: 5,000 prayers Upgrade effect: Nurture one of the Nine Dragons, [Yaoyoudu] [Death Soldier Tag] Upgrade cost: 100 prayers Upgrade effect: Summon t 0Votes13.6kRecs49.6kFans
- 3 I Have an Evolution Point 我有一个进化点 Ding! Your mirror has gained 1 evolution point and evolved into a Magic Mirror. Ding! Your quill has gained 1 evolution point and evolved into a Pen of Fate. Ding! Your pocket watch has gained 1 evolution point and evolved into a Clock of Time... As the gods awaken and divine kingdoms return, Qin Nan arrives in a world of guns and steel. Relying on his ability to evolve anything without limit, he embarks on an extraordinary journey! The author’s completed works include the acclaimed I Have a Car 0Votes69.7kRecs68.7kFans
- 4 This Monster Is Fierce 这个怪物很凶猛 When Bai Yang awoke in the darkest prison of the Inst Empire, he had become the most dangerous criminal in the world, with no chance of turning back. “From the start, I’m a wicked dragon about to be slain by heroes? How could I let you have your way?” In the prison, Bai Yang stared expressionlessly at the cold iron bars and said in a frosty voice: “Even as a wicked dragon, I’ll be the fiercest, most untamable, and most terrifying one of all.” He escaped the darkest prison in the Inst Empire, cru 0Votes22.2kRecs58.7kFans
- 5 I Have an Invincible City 我有一座无敌城 Zhang Dongyun transmigrated with an Invincible City System. As long as he is within the boundaries of the Invincible City, he is invincible. Nothing can harm Zhang Dongyun, and he can decide the life and death of every living being within the city. What’s more, the city will keep leveling up and expanding. One city will cover an entire nation, one city will encompass a whole world, until one city contains the Myriad Worlds… From then on, the world will have its one and only supreme being, its un 0Votes260.1kRecs182.4kFans
- 6 Tales of the Fading Night 凋零夜话 A person must travel many roads in life, and one day everyone reaches their final destination. But… Duan Xu has embarked on a road without end. There is no destination, save death. Every stop brings a thrilling new journey. 0Votes65.6kRecs49.4kFans
- 7 Starting Today, I Won’t Be a Demonic Overlord 从今天开始不当魔头 “Congratulations, Host. You have become the leader of the Demonic Cult and successfully activated the Great Villain System.” “New quest: Kill Lin Chong, the great benefactor of Tai’an County for nine lifetimes. Reward: 1,000 Villain Points!” “You piece of trash System, dream on! I’ll never kill innocent people!” “Quest failed. Host will be struck by lightning for one minute!” Wang Dong bathed in the lightning, smiling as his Thunder Emperor’s Immortal Scripture reached a new level. Wang Dong 0Votes55.6kRecs205.1kFans
- 8 The Academic Ace Starts with Change 学霸从改变开始 “The Host must retake the college entrance examination and achieve the required preferential admission score!” “I've already started selling my books, and you want me to repeat a year?” “If you don't repeat a year, how can I give you the cheat System?” “…” Although it is an option that cannot be refused, making a choice means changing. Beginning with that choice, Chen Zhou gradually changes himself. 0Votes126.5kRecs229.3kFans
- 9 EN He and the Queens of the Stars 他和她们的群星 This is the best of times. The two great factions clash without breaking apart, and the gateway to the “New World” has opened. Exploration and expansion, courage and glory, are the defining colors of the entire galaxy. This is the worst of times. The people of Earth have forgotten the hardships and pride of the Founding Fathers, who cut their way through every obstacle. Lost in a false prosperity of comfort and frivolity, they are about to plunge into the abyss without even realizing it. This is 11Votes402.9kRecs298kFans
- 10 I Really Just Want to Be a Cook 我真就想当个厨子啊 My Jianghu is a martial arts virtual reality game, said to let every player find a jianghu of their own within it. Jiang Ping, a veteran lifestyle player, is fortunate enough to transmigrate under the influence of a mysterious force from the East, becoming the not-yet-grown-up villainous final boss, the Seven Nights Demon Lord's... young companion. Having lived another life, should he follow hi 0Votes76.7kRecs242.4kFans
- 11 EN Sweeping All Before Me, Starting with Drawing the Blade 横推从拔刀开始 [A top-tier novel with 20,000 paid subscribers!] Three hundred years ago, spiritual qi revival began. Lin Shuguang is reborn and awakens. His journey to conquer the world begins with drawing his blade. [Kill confirmed. Acquired 100,000 units of blood qi] [Killing technique acquired. Upgrade with one click] Seize boundless blood qi and forge invincible strength. Sweep all opposition, become peerless at the pinnacle, and upgrade his attributes as he slays gods and proves the Dao. 5Votes178.2kRecs263.7kFans
- 12 The Empress's Divine Star Card Master 女帝的神级星卡师 Luo Feng transmigrates to another world, where he finds not only all kinds of flashy cards, but also an Empress who’s been his childhood friend! Here, Star Card Masters craft Star Cards from materials, build decks, and battle! [Sword]+ [Defense Tower]+ [Flame]= Cautious Hero. [Ape Blood]+ [Mysterious Iron Rod]+ [Stone]= Great Sage, Equal to Heaven. [Mutated Eyeball]+ [Sword]+ [Thunder Spirit Orb]+ [Hamster]= Uchiha Pikachu. The match begins. Two Star Card Masters show off their decks: Everyone e 0Votes160.6kRecs380.3kFans
- 13 The Demon Hunter and His Little Cottage 狩魔猎人和他的小屋 New book: My Bedroom Connects to a Starship. Come check it out! While engrossed in the world of wizards, Roger unexpectedly transmigrated to a world that was similar to, but not quite, his own. Here, the monsters of legend are real. They disguise themselves among ordinary people and have become part of this world. Starting on a deserted island, Roger begins his career as a monster hunter. Although transmigrating came with a golden finger, what frustrates him is that the cheat belongs not to 0Votes199.9kRecs274.7kFans
- 14 The Law Enforcer’s Handbook 执法者手册 In 2166, the Seventeenth District where I live was named the worst region in the Federation. Unemployment rates kept soaring. The number of missing persons climbed steadily. Bounty criminals worth astronomical sums kept appearing. People say law enforcement is the most dangerous job on this planet. And I had the misfortune of becoming an enforcer. (Cyberpunk + wasteland + overpowered protagonist. The author has completed four novels of over a million words each, so enjoy with confidence!) 34Votes122.2kRecs609.8kFans
- 15 Invincible from the Moment My Fist Art Reaches Perfection 无敌从拳法大成开始 People have souls, and fists have spirits. Some say the times have changed, but there are always people searching through hardship. Zhou Yuanjue, having mastered Red Falcon Fist, set out on the path to pursue the limits of humanity. In the currents of the age, through the long sweep of history, in ancient myths, At the edge of life and death, in the interstices of the ordinary, Cast everything aside in search of a miracle that might not even exist. The human spirit can transcend every shackle. T 0Votes141.5kRecs183.4kFans
- 16 Soar, My Aviation Era 腾飞我的航空时代 Yonghong Factory is a veteran military-industrial plant with a glorious history. It has weathered many ups and downs amid the tide of reform, gradually falling into decline. At this difficult time, Zhuang Jianye and the others take up the burden. Starting with the most basic aircraft models, they overcome one obstacle after another, ultimately giving the near-bankrupt Yonghong Factory wings and helping it soar once more. 0Votes502.1kRecs199.3kFans
- 17 EN The Great Gene Era 基因大时代 Clairaudience and far-sight have both been achieved through science. But what about the seventy-two transformations? Some say the end of science is mythology. Then what lies at the end of genetic evolution? The answer is all in this book. “Old Tang, which direction is the speed-related genetic locus you activated?” The question left Tang Ting looking utterly gloomy. “It’s... hand speed...” Xu Tui stared at him, dumbfounded. Hand speed... The teacher said the more you use a part of your body, the 3Votes509.8kRecs1.1MFans
- 18 EN I Became the New Game Plus Boss 我成了二周目BOSS Whenever he falls asleep, he finds himself inhabiting the New Game+ boss of a certain video game. He is the sleeping god of R'lyeh beneath the sea, an Old One in the game, and the lord of dreams that drive people mad. As the game grows more popular, more and more fanatical believers call out his name. Every time Kemon wakes up, there are more strange things in his room. As an unboxing and review video creator, this often gives him a headache. (Unboxing reviews and sacrificial builds in the e 0Votes121.4kRecs237.6kFans
- 19 Golden Summoner 黄金召唤师 This is a world ruled by summoners, where they are the brightest stars on the central stage. As the mysterious higher world comes within reach, and the glory and memories of Chinese civilization become reality, the thrilling tale of the summoners who arrive in the Great Yan Empire begins... 3Votes1MRecs697.3kFans
- 20 I Am the Curator of a Spirit Hall 我是灵馆馆长 In the shadows of the city, the supernatural has never disappeared. As technology advances, more and more of it is revealed to the world. Ever since arriving in this world, all I wanted was to quietly run the spiritual clinic passed down through my family. But those who call themselves "players" received quests from mysterious supreme beings, and they keep coming in droves to conquer me. Even as a Primordial Spirit powerhouse, I'm feeling the pressure. 2Votes178.8kRecs110.5kFans
- 21 A Journey Through the Mysterious World 诡秘世界之旅 “Little monk, what are you doing before the Buddha?” “Listening to the Buddha explain the path to refuge.” “The Three Refuges?” “The Four Refuges.” … The Buddha saves all living beings. I’m here to save you. [A childhood-sweethearts story woven through an eerie, mysterious atmosphere.] 0Votes124.8kRecs162.4kFans
- 22 When Another Dimension Descends 异度降临时 The stars fall, and all things perish. At this moment, another dimension descends. 0Votes126.1kRecs143.7kFans
- 23 Adventures in the World of American TV 美剧世界大冒险 This is a slow-paced, semi-fanfiction work with two storylines: the main world and the dungeon worlds. Final arcs: A Song of Ice and Fire, Supernatural + American Horror Story 3, The Gifted, Legion, X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Constantine (film), and The Silmarillion. This book is divided into two parts: the arcs before The Silmarillion and The Silmarillion arc. They are not closely connected, so reading them separately will not affect your experience. This book is complete. 0Votes112kRecs130kFans
- 24 I Have a House in the Underworld 我在黄泉有座房 Synopsis: I have a house in the Yellow Springs, with fields and plenty of grain at home. A Guoshui production, not suitable for keeping in captivity. Slaughter it while you can. 0Votes278.2kRecs266.2kFans
- 25 The Sword Sect’s Unorthodox Branch 剑宗旁门 A young sword sect acolyte who has unexpectedly recovered memories of his past life on Earth is ready to hit the road and go wild! Unfortunately, this world is too cruel. Though he lives in a sword sect, he has no talent for swordsmanship, and in the end can only take up an unorthodox path of cultivation. The Tianlie Sword Sect is famed for its swordsmanship, so naturally, those on unorthodox paths are denied its true teachings. Yet later generations would say: that was the year the Sword Sect w 0Votes199.8kRecs253.5kFans
- 26 EN Warhammer Wizard 战锤巫师 Fake wizard: Casts shields instantly, blinks away, covers the ground with a grease spell, then smacks you in the face with five massive fireballs. The embodiment of knowledge and artillery. Real wizard: Blood Fury, a body of steel, charges right into your face, Waaaaaaaaaagh, swings a warhammer and smashes your head in. This is the story of a melee wizard hammering his way through the whole world! Keywords: invincible protagonist, Warhammer, pseudo-DND, Azeroth, the Abyss, the Four Evil Gods, p 1Votes416.8kRecs484.4kFans
- 27 Azeroth’s Shadowy Trails 艾泽拉斯阴影轨迹 (My new books, My Players Are So Fierce and The Dawn Trail in the Marvel Universe, are now available. Come check them out!) A hardcore gamer transmigrates into Warcraft and becomes Jaina's elder brother. Now he's a prince, too. For the sake of his family's survival, should he break his own sister's legs first, just to stop her from growing up to become a kin-slaying monster? Wait, what? Why do I have to die once as soon as I get here? Let me check the walkthrough. Right, touch my forehead to ope 5Votes383.8kRecs523.8kFans
- 28 I'm Really Not the Child of Destiny 我真的不是气运之子 Fairy Qingyue: I once traveled three thousand miles west with Senior Brother and found the Sun and Moon Golden Wheels in a secret Kunlun realm! Empress Linglong: I once accompanied Senior Brother deep into the Northern Sea Emperor’s Burial Valley, where we inherited the Alchemy Emperor’s legacy together! Undying Phoenix Empress: Ha! A bunch of fledglings! Do you even know how he got his Dragon-Phoenix Indestructible Body? After transmigrating to the cultivation world, Shen Tian discovered th 0Votes1.2MRecs1.5MFans
- 29 A Homebody's Fairy Tale 宅童话 A little girl smiled at the faint glow of the fire; A wolf-eared girl gazed into the distance and raised her hatchet; In an ice-crystal castle, the queen's longing turned into wind and snow; Across the vast ocean, a princess's love song raised towering waves; The witch laughed wildly, the fairies sang and danced, the giant bowed his head, and the gods halted in their tracks. In the shadow of a fallen kingdom, the smile on the prince's face slowly froze. P.S. No harem romances. If you' 2Votes215.4kRecs211.4kFans
- 30 EN The Truth of Magic 法术真理 Zhao Xu is reborn ten years in the past, back to the moment Arthur first went live. Only he knows that one year from now, Earth will be destroyed, and all of humanity will transmigrate to the world of Arthur! 1Votes299.6kRecs0Fans
- 31 Tianlu Star Is Chatting Again Today 天禄星今天又在水群 In the Primordial World, I am Tian Lu, a Star Lord and one of the 48,000 malevolent stars. I'm an old slacker. 1Votes105.8kRecs183.7kFans
- 32 Hogwarts: The Bloodline Wizard 霍格沃茨之血脉巫师 While everyone else who transmigrates into Hogwarts arrives in a baby’s body with plenty of time to prepare, poor Ivan lands straight in the middle of the Sorting Ceremony. What? I used to study Dark Magic? My family runs a Dark Magic shop in Knockturn Alley? My mother is an evil Dark wizard? Just as Ivan worries that his identity will be exposed when he goes home, and that he might be skinned alive and have his bones ripped out, he gains the ability to fuse with the bloodlines of magical creatu 5Votes332.1kRecs433kFans
- 33 The Great Sage of the Netherworld 通幽大圣 A sinister jianghu, where strange creatures abound; a corrupt court; martial arts clans; and heroes rising from every corner. This is a world without gods or Buddhas. Martial arts, sorcery, mystic cultivation, supernatural powers... Gu Cheng descends amid the darkness, ready to crush this chaotic world. “Since this world has no gods or Buddhas, then I will be its god!” A beauty’s painted face can never capture her true nature; a demonic monk in the temple raises asuras. Hearts tremble in the Pea 0Votes588.1kRecs651.2kFans
- 34 The Male Lead’s Self-Cultivation 男主的自我修养 Anyone would be overjoyed to transmigrate into a book they'd written themselves, but Wen Yiqian is a little panicked. “If only I'd known, I wouldn't have written a dark story. Every time I step outside, I run into several psychopathic serial killers. How is anyone supposed to deal with that?” 0Votes152kRecs224.5kFans
- 35 EN Extraordinary Voyage 超凡大航海 An indifferent god gazes coldly down at the world from above the clouds. A tailless crawler whispers in the gap between winter and spring. An octopus demon god in a top hat plays the flute beneath the cold sea. The steam engine has only just lit the flame of civilization. Swordsmanship and witchcraft clash, while alchemical guns and saili 1Votes294.6kRecs401.5kFans
- 36 EN I Really Am One of the Good Guys 我真的是正派 In this vast world, cultivation reigns supreme. Human powerhouses can soar through the skies and burrow underground, while mighty beings of other races can shatter the void. Visitors from beyond the realm descend from the heavens above. This is an age of chaos. A bandit chieftain who refuses to become cannon fodder rises from humble beginnings and eventually leaves an indelible mark on the ever-flowing river of time. My name is Qin Shujian. Thirty glorious years, yet I've achieved nothing with e 7Votes554.3kRecs964.1kFans
- 37 Summit of the Rift 峡谷之巅 Chen Wen was raised to be cautious in everything, to plan before acting, think things through carefully, and make full preparations before doing anything. He took this advice to heart, but in games, he has a very particular idea of what it means to play safe. If I need to farm well to win, then wouldn't stopping the other side from farming mean I get twice as much farm? And if I kill them too, wouldn't that mak 0Votes625.3kRecs371.8kFans
- 38 Reborn in a Strange Land 异域降生 Under the moonlight, a team of high-ranking demon hunters cautiously sneaks into William Castle. Inside, their target, the vampire count William Brujah, hangs in the hall, screaming and cursing. Thousands of long needles keep piercing his body. The exposed tips burn with dark green flames, scorching his flesh until it drips beneath his skin like melting wax. The captain of the demon hunters bursts in and feels a chill at the sight. “Prepare to fight!” The castle suddenly falls silent. A full-len 0Votes78.8kRecs70.6kFans
- 39 Celestial Officials of the Heavenly Dynasty 天朝仙吏 Chu Chen arrives in the Great Chang Dynasty with a temple in his heart and joins the Daoist sect. He cultivates the alchemical Dao within and practices talismans without. He chants scriptures, breathes in qi, and performs ritual ceremonies. He commands the power of thunder, forms sword seals with his fingers, walks the steps of Yu, prays for clear skies and rain, summons gods and dispatches generals, dispels misfortune, saves people, and vanquishes demons... 3Votes335.2kRecs640.3kFans
- 40 A Great Adventure in the Wuxia World 武侠江湖大冒险 Ask the jianghu: Where is the jianghu? Look back, and you'll find yourself already in it. Ten years of lamplight through rainy jianghu nights: just a nostalgic journey through a world of martial heroes... 0Votes247.2kRecs236.3kFans
- 41 Mages Will Always Be Your Daddy 法爷永远是你大爷 0Votes776.5kRecs617.5kFans
- 42 EN My Cellular Prison 我的细胞监狱 Reborn as a cell, carrying the power of the Yudian, I arrive in a parallel world where the Ancients have awakened. Steam civilization, a realm of terror, eternal night's old kings, demons beyond the city. The Gate of Destiny has opened. The Crusaders, the Library, Control, Machinery, and Mysticism will become brand-new growth systems for humanity's development. Humanity's anthem is an anthem of courage! The fearless order of knights gallops across a world ruled by ancient kings, reclaiming the f 38Votes969.8kRecs1.2MFans
- 43 EN World of Gods 众神世界 On Mount Olympus, at the center of the world, Zeus, king of the gods, gripped his thunderbolt spear and gazed upon the realms with a smile. The gods stood like a forest before him. In the silver hall of the north, Odin sat upon the highest throne, holding the spear of the heavens as he looked down upon the world. Endless snowstorms filled his eyes. By the Nile in the south, Amun-Ra, at the helm of the solar barque, turned his gaze toward the Aegean Sea. Mountains of bones lay beneath his feet. I 2Votes1.3MRecs500.3kFans
- 44 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
- 45 The Doomsday Jigsaw Game 末日拼图游戏 You wake up and find yourself in a tower-apocalypse, where humanity lives inside towers and monsters roam outside. Your eyes can see strange annotations: [Two Fallen Ones are hiding 1,600 meters away. When you're furious, one sliding tackle will feed them until they're full.] [Before you think about steaming, boiling, or frying it, you'd better check its left pocket. Don't ever get into the bad habit of killing monsters without looting them.] [Someone actually staring at their own face? I'll adm 21Votes439.8kRecs1.6MFans
- 46 The Unnamable Cyberpunk 不可名状的赛博朋克 If you’re interested, go check it out~ 0Votes180.4kRecs241.1kFans
- 47 EN Myriad Hearts 万千之心 This is the story of an ordinary person who unexpectedly obtains a System that randomly gives him all kinds of identities and backgrounds. Every week, he receives a randomly generated identity. Assassin, hypnotist, mage, martial artist, ancient race, member of a mysterious organization, secret chairman of a massive multinational conglomerate, and more... Random identities, extraordinary journeys. A new book sets sail: Hidden Dead Ends, a tale of future horror. Give it a try! 0Votes915.8kRecs972.7kFans
- 48 The Incredible Mountains and Seas 不可思议的山海 Yun Zai said he only wanted the people of his tribe to have enough to eat and warm clothes to wear. He had never thought about anything else. Emperor Yao said the young man was quite impressive. Emperor Shun considered him a rival. Yu the Great wanted to write him a letter of recommendation. Yun Zai: “If the Mandate of Heaven is mine...” A farming story inspired by the Classic of Mountains and Seas! The old group got nuked. 1Votes302.5kRecs297.6kFans
- 49 Construction Maniac 建造狂魔 That year, Ge Xiaotian put up a thatched hut in his own field. To his surprise, two burly men came bounding out of it. … The Age of Empires? But this is the modern world! Am I supposed to push cannons into the county seat and attack it? Have I lost my mind, or have you? Forget it. Let’s go lay bricks together instead. Once we’ve made some money, we can take on a small construction site. And then… The Global Construction Group was founded… 0Votes591.2kRecs637.3kFans
- 50 The Perfect Mecha Sword God 完美机甲剑神 Humanity had entered the age of the Great Universe when it encountered the Dark Demons among the stars, and the two sides fought a bloody war across the starry skies. The young Zhang Yuan was reborn ten years in the past. Using the game Heroes to join the star battlefields, he became a legendary mecha sword god. 0Votes264.9kRecs207.7kFans
