[Courtly intrigue and the martial world + detached male lead + multiple heroines]
Ning Xinghe wakes up and finds himself two hundred years in the future, in the world of A Dream of Jianghu.
The realm is now divided into three, and conflict rages between the imperial court and the martial world.
He was once the “Night Emperor.” His power remains, but he has almost no lifespan left. To stay alive, he must absorb the fortune contained in treasures.
To survive, he has no choice but to roam the land, committing crimes wherever he goes.
Meanwhile, rumors about the Night Emperor spread throughout the martial world:
At the First Sword Pavilion's tournament to find a husband, the Night Emperor declared he would steal a bride at the third watch. That very night, he slipped past the guards of three thousand sword disciples, abducted the pavilion's young lady, and stole its heirloom divine sword.
In the palace of Zhao, crawling with shadow guards, the Night Emperor came and went as if no one were there. He quietly “borrowed” the imperial jade seal and left the bathing empress a suggestive poem: “Her tender hands conceal lotus roots; the hibiscus weeps with dew, too lovely to bear.”
During Yan's succession crisis, as five princes vied for the throne, a hundred thousand tribesmen from beyond the frontier seized the chance to invade. The Night Emperor rode alone for a thousand miles and took the invaders' leader's head right from the main army tent.
These rumors are absurd. That young girl from the Sword Pavilion begged and pleaded until I agreed to take her traveling through the martial world. She even stole the pavilion's divine sword for me, so I just went along with it.
And that narcissistic empress of Zhao writes poetry to herself while staring in the mirror every day. A palace maid caught her at it, and she blamed me.
The ride of a thousand miles is true, but I didn't kill that man. He was so terrified that he tripped, fell onto a blade, and died.
Inside a ruined temple in the wilderness, Ning Xinghe patiently finishes explaining all this to the divine constable who pursued him for thousands of miles. The blade in her hand lowers slightly, then suddenly comes to rest against his neck.
Chapter 68's short review: So far, this is undoubtedly a great book (wuxia, multiple female leads, semi-invincible). If you enjoy wuxia novels with romance, it's definitely worth reading. As the protagonist, a survivor of 200 years ago, he doesn't hesitate or waver when it's time to act (even when attacking female characters). His invincible strength is matched by his invincible fighting style.
It's a good read! The writing is quite good, and the narrative flows smoothly. I don't know why it's so unpopular. I believe the author will only get better with each passing year, and the popularity will only increase. Keep it up!!!
It's quite interestingly written, with a strong wuxia (martial arts) novel feel. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the protagonist is a man of strong emotions. While the parts about the imperial court aren't explored too deeply, they're still quite good. The overall writing style lacks a bit of the vernacular feel, but that's a minor flaw; the plot is still quite engaging.
I haven't seen a better book of the same type on Tomato yet. The characters are quite well-developed, the pacing of the plot is excellent, it's a harem novel but definitely not a typical harem novel. It's rare to find a book that doesn't have even a hint of suggestive content yet still keeps me wanting to read it.
The protagonist's personality is quite good; his words are lighthearted but not frivolous, clearly showing he's a seasoned veteran of the martial arts world. He doesn't give off that feeling of a naive newcomer constantly facing setbacks, making for a very comfortable read.
A great book with well-defined characters: the seemingly cold but warm-hearted Leng, the rigid and upright Ye, the incredibly powerful Xia Mowan, the clumsy Mowan master, the protagonist who's at his peak from the start, and many foreshadowing elements. The writing is excellent, highly recommended.
I think I spend a lot of time reading. I've read 140,000 words of this book, which is considered a top-tier martial arts novel. Maybe it's because I like reading stories with semi-invincible protagonists, but for me, it's definitely excellent reading material. Author, please update soon!
The writing is pretty good, the plot and characters are quite interesting, and the setting is quite novel. It's a pleasant read, but there's not a single female lead in over a hundred chapters. The slow update speed and the fact that the male lead was abandoned due to unforeseen circumstances are indeed major flaws.
The main storyline is clear and straightforward from the beginning, and the descriptions of the female lead are also very well done. Overall, it's definitely a great book. Author, please keep it up! 😢
It's really good, it has a fresh, new-style martial arts feel to it...