Top 9 Chinese Regression + Revenge Novels in 2026
Chinese regression revenge novels feature protagonists who return to earlier points in their lives specifically to pursue vengeance. The combination works well because regression provides the knowledge needed to enact satisfying payback against those who wronged them in the original timeline. These stories focus on strategic planning as protagonists use foreknowledge to outmaneuver enemies. The revenge element provides clear goals, while regression offers the means. Some handle both elements well; others lean too heavily on one aspect at the expense of the other.
Conclusion
This list covers 9 Chinese regression revenge novels. The selection is small since it combines two specific tags. If you exhaust these, the broader regression or revenge categories offer more options with only one element present. Rankings update based on reader ratings.
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Last updated: January 27, 2026 | Rankings reflect data collected through 2026









