The Legend of the Condor Heroes: A Later-Era Chronicle

Name: The Legend of the Condor Heroes: A Later-Era Chronicle
Author: Wanderer Returns at Night

神雕晚世录

by Wanderer Returns at Night (游子夜归人)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 990k Words
Genre: Male-Channel Fanfiction
Updated: 2mo ago
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Synopsis

Since the book’s “Dragon-Slaying Arc” became clear, most fans of Xiaolongnü have left, but people still report the story, and some readers question whether the characters are out of character: Xiaolongnü is too skilled, Yelü Qi is too decent, and Yang Guo isn’t wild enough. I’ll explain using the original work:

First, Xiaolongnü is no weaker than Yang Guo, and he has no confidence that he can kill her with a single blow, so he needs to lay a trap. The evidence: In the Third Discussion of Mount Hua, Huang Yaoshi recommends that she take the central position. Given his proud nature, this is proof enough of her strength. At the bottom of Passionless Valley, despite Yang Guo’s alertness from years of climbing trees to eavesdrop, Xiaolongnü still manages to stroke his hair without him noticing. If she had been holding a blade, he would already be dead.

Second, Yelü Qi is left largely unexplored in the original work. He is a deeply calculating character who could belong to either the righteous or evil side. This novel portrays him as a man of great virtue because I once considered writing him down an evil path, but that would have made Yang Guo and Guo Fu’s ending less satisfying and clashed with Jin Yong’s fondness for Guo Fu. So I made him a counterpart to Guo Jing: one abandons the Mongols for the Song, the other the Song for the Mongols; one is fierce, the other deeply calculating. They become mirrors of each other, both holding fast to their principles.

Third, is Yang Guo really not wild sixteen years later? He simply never shows it in front of Guo Fu or Xiaolongnü. When Guo Fu refuses the three gifts he sends her, he goes on a rampage and spends over a month in the south of the Yangtze, just as mad as he was on Mount Hua. When his aunt threatens him, he immediately starts doing somersaults and speaking meekly, even more submissive than when they married at Chongyang Palace. His wildness is reserved for the outside world; with those close to him, he’s timid.

Reading note: The entire book is told from Yang Guo’s first-person perspective. The main plot follows the Song-Mongol war closely, unfolding around major events inside and outside Xiangyang City. There are occasional side stories, mostly to fill in the backgrounds of supporting characters and explore the undercurrents of the martial world. You can skip them without affecting the main plot or the story’s continuity. If you still find the book uncomfortable, you can stop here. There’s no need to force yourself to continue.

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2.1kReads · 30 days

24.8kReads · all time

194Shelf adds, last 14 days

8.1Score

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As a fan of Guo Fu, I particularly appreciate the portrayal of Guo Fu's growth in the book. It's said that one should look at someone with new eyes after three days' absence, and after more than ten years apart, both Yang Guo and Guo Fu are extremely impressed with Guo Fu's management skills.
58 likes5mo ago
I just saw the rating: 6.2, Which is passing. To be honest, it's better than I expected. I originally thought it would be around 5 points, the kind that gets mixed reviews. To be clear, this book isn't aimed at Yang Long fans or Guo Fu fans.
27 likes5mo ago
This book is arguably the most faithful sequel to the original Condor Heroes online, with the following key highlights: 1. It incorporates more historical figures and events, and its writing style closely resembles historical novels. The portrayal of Liu Zheng's subplot is particularly noteworthy; I've always believed that without Liu Zheng, a key character, the work would lack its essence in…
24 likes6mo ago
It faithfully recreates Huang Rong's wisdom and Guo Jing's martial prowess in the fight scenes, which is much better than the original Condor Heroes novel, which only highlights the main characters and weakens Guo Jing and Huang Rong. Guo Jing's fight scene in this episode is so charismatic, no wonder he is the first male lead of the trilogy.
16 likes5mo ago
It's very well written, following the "Fu" storyline. It perfectly captures Jin Yong's quirky and ironic style, and there's a lot of narration that foreshadows future events. You can't guess what will happen next without reading it, so you have to read it very carefully to understand it.
13 likes6mo ago
I don't understand why it received such a low score. This is definitely a masterpiece by Guo Fuwen, and I'd recommend it to all fellow enthusiasts. Indeed, some stories are sweet and refreshing, like an ice-cold cola on a hot summer day, appealing to a wide audience.
12 likes4mo ago
Actually, impersonating Brother Qi and staying by Sister Fu's side was the fastest and most "legitimate" path for Guo Jing to secure his own position. The entire martial arts world knew that Guo Jing and Long Er were a legendary love story. It was impossible for Long Er to marry Sister Fu immediately after his death; even if he could, the Guo family (Guo Fu) couldn't.
11 likes5mo ago
This sarcastic and unsettling tone is just perfect! The author writes so well; it's a rare gem among Guo Fu's works!
11 likes5mo ago
This subtle irony demonstrates the author's profound writing skills, yet it both infuriates and captivates the reader, leaving them eager to see how the story unfolds. Hopefully, it will live up to expectations.
11 likes7mo ago
The dragon-slaying storyline was interesting and exciting! The author's witty writing, coupled with the sarcastic comments from readers, made it a truly enjoyable read. However, I lost interest after the dragon-slaying plotline started, as the overall trend seemed irreversible, with the Yuan Dynasty likely heading south to capture the dragon, which basically made the story less interesting.
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