Court Politics, Martial Arts, and Historical Fiction 朝堂，武侠，历史小说
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The Hidden Hero with the Demon Blade 魔刀侠隐
A demonic saber, a treasure map, a century of grudges, and a chaotic martial world… Between the underworld and the righteous path, good people and villains, who can say where the line lies? Abandoned by his birth mother, he enters the martial world alone. Through strange encounters and tribulations, he rises to greatness by his own strength. With saber and sword in hand, cold and merciless, he cuts off love and spirit, then throws his head back and laughs at the heavens! …
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The Crane Calls in the Ninth Heaven 鹤鸣于九天
Has martial arts fiction really died? I don't believe it! Who among us didn't dream of the martial world when we were young? Martial arts fiction is a romance unique to us Chinese, deep in our bones! A chivalrous heart, tender affections, drinking and singing with abandon, brewing tea with snow: this is a martial world full of love, loyalty, gratitude, revenge, poetry, wine, flowers, and tea!
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Transmigrating to Great Qian as a Prince 穿越大乾当王爷
A worthless man from the twenty-first century transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and tries his best to keep his head down. Instead, he is first made the Great Qian’s first non-imperial prince. Afraid the emperor will grow suspicious, he tries even harder to stay under the radar, only to gradually become the Great Qian’s richest man, the first prince to serve as a grand secretary in its Grand Secretariat, a pillar protecting the realm, and a minister entrusted with the emperor’s heir. He say
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The Wind Sweeps the Candle by the West Window 风卷西窗烛
A young man enters the jianghu for the first time and conceals his identity. Though he has no wish to get involved, he is drawn into conflicts between the jianghu and the imperial court. "What will you choose?" the old man before him asked. The young man picked up a black stone and placed it on the board. "This is my choice." (The male lead plays both sides of the law. The romance is minimal, with most of the story focused on the plot.)
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One Frost-Cold Blade to Pacify Five Provinces 一刃霜寒定五州
A traditional wuxia setting, with a slow pace. No transmigration, no System! The martial world, the imperial court, martial arts, family and country, emotions, bloodshed... It’s traditional wuxia, but with a little something new.
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Tales of Wulin Heroes: Dragon Shakes the Clouded Wilds 武林群侠传之龙震云野
By a twist of fate, a good-for-nothing young man from the modern world transmigrates to an unconventional wuxia world, where he embarks on an unforgettable journey of adventure...
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The Wind Rises in Jingdu, Awaiting the Coming Rain 荆都风来待雨临
Overnight, a young blacksmith from a shop in Shengang becomes the last surviving grandson of a powerful family of scholars, whose influence once reached the highest halls of government. A pigeon’s whistle marks the way home, and old books conceal a conspiracy. With a nameless sword in hand, carrying his grandfather’s hopes and his adoptive father’s instructions, he steps into the turbulent world of Jingdu. The Shanfu Academy, deep within the Imperial College, is no ordinary place of learning. It
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Chaos Divine Tribulation 混沌神劫
He was once the Demon Lord of the Upper Realm. After his beloved betrayed him, the Six Realms joined forces to attack. On the brink of death, he escaped with a secret technique. To evade his pursuers, he erased his memories and reincarnated his soul. But who could have guessed that his beloved would betray him again in his new life? This repeating fate awakened the Demon Lord once more, setting him on an endless path of revenge...
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The Decisive Battle at Xuanwu Gate 决战玄武门
Cai Yuanchu, a boy from a small county town, inexplicably claims the reward for catching the killer in a local murder case, only to be drawn into an unpredictable conspiracy. He also uncovers a staggering plot dating back to the end of the Sui dynasty and the beginning of the Tang, which gradually leads him into the Xuanwu Gate Incident...
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Heaven's Question: The Sword That Burned the Rivers and Mountains 天问：山河剑烬
A perfect fusion of history and wuxia! The Chu Kingdom's version of The Legend of the Condor Heroes: an epic of heroes in an age of reform! Some write their poems on silk, while others carve theirs into swords. In the end, history will wash away the blood of heroes in the waters of Canglang. Set against the backdrop of Mi Yuan's unsuccessful efforts to reform and strengthen the Chu Kingdom during the Warring States period, the story brings Zhang Yi, Wei Ran, King Huai of Chu, Zheng Xiu, and the
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One Sword Breaks Through Eight Realms 一剑破八境
That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De
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The Huiyuan Technique 会元功
Due to copyright issues, start reading from Volume Two! Start reading from Volume Two! Start reading from Volume Two! [Workplace Wuxia + A Pragmatic Jianghu + Fictional Ming Dynasty + Light Transmigration + Light Sci-Fi: No cultivation, no tribulations, no melodrama, no Wudang, Shaolin, or Emei, no monks, Taoist priests, or nuns. No harem, no System. Inspired by true events + not a power fantasy.] The protagonist is a lowly escort bodyguard, a “corporate drone” of the martial world. One choice i
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Northern Song: What a Coincidence, I'm a Spoiled Noble Too 北宋：好巧我也是纨绔
The first story's pacing is a little slow and it's hard to revise, so just take your time reading! The Great Song: This is a subtle power fantasy, not an obvious one. It might leave you itching for more! You can learn history while reading the novel, as the Yang clan's descendants rise to prominence again. Women: Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and Meng Chan. Men: Su Shi, Fan Chunren, Zhe Keshi, Zhong Shidao, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, and Yu Yunwen. This is the brilliant splend
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Record of Overthrowing the Qing and Restoring the Ming 反清复明录
Introduction to The Complete Collection of Classic Wuxia Novels: To help wuxia fans find the books they love more easily and conveniently, this collection brings together works by acclaimed wuxia authors from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Synopsis of Gu Long’s classic wuxia novel Record of Restoring the Ming: The story of the anti-Qing hero Guan Shanming and his mission to restore the Ming Dynasty. Guan Shanming was gone, and the Divine Power Marquis Manor had fallen silent once more…
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Transmigrating Through the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Sun and Moon Light My Way 穿越之日月照我隋唐路
He was just a 2025 spy operating on the edge of a knife. An accidental explosion sent him transmigrating to the turbulent years of the Sui and Tang dynasties. Reborn in another body, he finds himself the young lord of a frontier people. Should he take up the shepherd's crook and continue living a pastoral life? Or command a hundred thousand mounted archers and challenge the Sui and Tang, the Tujue, and the Gaobaixin Japanese? A cinnabar mole, a moonlight of the heart... His reach extends to ever
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Shattered Jade at Ming Pass: A Lone Official's Journey in the Wanli Era 玉碎明关：万历孤臣行
A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well!
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A Fight for the Throne? No, I'm Here to Set the Court Straight 夺嫡？不，我是来整顿朝纲的
[Everyone is clever] + [ruthless] Since you killed my Crown Prince brother, don’t blame me for settling the score with each of you, one by one! Father! I’m taking your throne!
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