Novels like The Path of Severed Life
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- 1 Sword Immortal of Mountains and Rivers 山河剑仙 [Court politics, power struggles, jianghu, swordsmanship, ensemble cast, revenge] The night grew vast, and calamity engulfed the troubled world. Immortals vanished from the world, and the Six Paths sank into ruin. Monsters and demons roamed beneath the night sky. Evil spirits swarmed like dogs, and human life was worth less than a blade of grass. Yet he raised his head and lifted his sword, shattering the night to carve a sliver of light for the world! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 The Sword of Dugu Murong 独孤慕容的剑 An original, medium-length traditional wuxia story. A double surname, Dugu; a given name, Murong. With a jade-like face and white robes, he walks amid the clouds. His three-foot sword remains sheathed, yet the whole martial world already fears its edge. As the saying goes: This sword is no mortal weapon; surely an immortal sent it down from the heavens. Who knows who wrote that poem, and what has it got to do with me? The martial world has been shrouded by a powerful force known as the Qianyi So —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 The Martial World: I Have Peerless Divine Arts 江湖之我有绝世神功 In one life, he was dogged by misfortune. Once he entered the martial world, he lived freely, settling scores and taking vengeance for his father by defeating heroes and scoundrels alike. In this life, he is a master of extraordinary skills, looking down on the martial world. Who under heaven could possibly be his match? 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Xiaolang's Secret Technique 武侠小说小朗的绝招 Synopsis of Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel The Young Master’s Secret Move August 10. The autumn air was crisp and clear. At the foot of Huanglian Peak, in Bitter Gourd Valley, beneath a great locust tree, the zither rang out and sandalwood incense curled through the air. What a perfectly matched pair they made! The young man wore white and was handsome and dashing. His hands moved over the zither strings as he gazed at the girl in yellow leaning against him. Her phoenix eyes were hazy with emotion, —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Three Little Heroes Venture into the Martial World 武侠小说三小小闯江湖 Synopsis of Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel The Three Youngsters Roam the Martial World The story of the three youngsters, Teasing Girl, Smart-Aleck, and Jolly Fatty, as they venture into the martial world. Although Yun Zhonglong was much older than Chang Lai, he always felt a certain fondness for him whenever they met. Yun Zhonglong could not understand why. The table was spread with roasted meat, sliced chicken, chilled shredded bamboo shoots, and seaweed soup. As they ate and drank, they talked 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 The Delicate Hand Tames the Dragon 纤手驭龙 The Dragon-Taming Hand is a work from the height of Sima Ling’s wuxia-writing career. Centered on adventures in the martial world, it portrays in Pei Chun, a man whose great wisdom lies beneath a foolish exterior, the resilience of virtue: he remains unmoved by every scheme, desire, temptation, fear, jealousy, and abuse of power. The strength this virtue radiates is immense. At critical moments, it can awaken the conscience of those who have fallen into darkness, bring them to his side, and help 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Courtier and Wanderer 庙堂人，江湖客 In a brutal year of chaos, five kingdoms vie for supremacy. As history's tide surges on, the fall of the unified dynasty heralds the arrival of an age of chaos. Five courts and five martial worlds are bound to unleash bloodshed and turmoil. In this age of conflict, a group of people find their own way forward, each in their own way. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 The Mystery of Heaven’s Secrets 天机谜踪 [A Martial Arts Bloodbath Sparked by a Broken Pipe] After many years, the Heavenly Secret has appeared once more, and the martial world is in an uproar. Everyone dreams of reaching the top in a single bound. At just this moment, the young Di Xiu enters the martial world for the first time. Is he a little demon king or a sweet, naive boy? Why is the intelligence from the Lihua Palace always one step behind? Is the Divine Might Escort Agency also hoping to claim a share of the spoils? With all sor 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 The Young Mad Swordsman 少年狂剑 This is the story of a young hero born in the capital and raised in the martial world. The martial world and the imperial court are fraught with danger, while neighboring countries eye the borderlands hungrily. Watch as the white-clad youth sweeps aside every obstacle with his sword and earns an undying name. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Records of Seeking the Dao in the Great Mysteries 太玄寻道录 Northern Wei in Turmoil: Buddhism and Taoism Clash Beneath Mount Taixuan Story Background: In the seventeenth year of Taihe under the Northern Wei, on the eve of Emperor Xiaowen's move of the capital to Luoyang, Qin Yifeng, a twelfth-generation disciple of Xuandu Temple on Mount Taishi in the Song Mountains, is sent by his master to escort the Huangting Scripture down the mountain. Along the way, he is drawn into the thousand-year undercurrent of the conflict between Buddhism and Taoism. At this 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 A Lone Leaf on a Boat as a Thousand Sails Fade Away 一叶孤舟千帆尽 (One female lead, no harem, no System + no dumb decisions + not a beginner's novel. Traditional martial arts are dead, so proceed with caution if that bothers you!) I thought the jianghu was just the jianghu. I thought revenge was just revenge. As citizens of Daxia, we must strive to become stronger! 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 Storms Sweep the Martial World 风雨江湖 The first volume of The Stormy Martial World: Storms in the Capital. The second volume: The Liangshan Upheaval. In the early Song Dynasty, a village hunter is caught in an accident and forced to carry someone's remains a thousand miles. This sets him on the path into the martial world. Volume One: Storms in the Capital. By a twist of fate, the hunter Chu Fengyu learns superior martial arts and arrives in the capital in the early Song Dynasty... Volume Two: The Liangshan Upheaval. A hundred yea —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 My Days of Waiting to Die in the Martial World 我在江湖等死的日子 Three-Seven, an A-Rank assassin of the Underworld Prison and an eighth-rank expert, has a failing heart meridian and not much time left to live. His final assignment is to escort a young woman beyond the frontier. Simple, and no killing involved. Except the girl is a princess, his companion is the young master of the world’s number-one money house, the person they meet along the way is the youngest grandmaster in the land, the innkeeper is the world’s greatest spearman, and his chess opponent is 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 The Ancient Martial Immortal 上古武仙人 After ancient times, the gods fell from the world. Outside the Bronze City, bones lie in heaps. In the wilderness, divine corpses pile up like mountains. In the northern snowfields, great demons roam in great numbers. In the southern frontier, the Miao people reign supreme with their Gu magic. In the heart of the Central Plains, Sword Immortals walk the world. 17Reads6.0Score—Shelves
- 15 Mountain Severance 断山 The Great Dao has three thousand paths, all leading to the same destination, the simplest of all. How could cultivators let the pursuit of immortality lead them astray? How could the people be treated like straw dogs? Standing atop a broken mountain, the young man said softly: “The path is long and fraught with obstacles. I need only one spear.” —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 Chronicles of the Cold Fireflies at the World's End 天涯冷萤录 Back then, when she was trapped in darkness, a heap of rotting weeds that no one cared about or even noticed, she was like a firefly, bringing her light. Sixteen years passed, severing their connection. When they met again, she didn't recognize her, yet she still saved her. He was the object of countless young women's adoration, a beautiful fantasy and hope she had cherished while hidden away in her chambers. Who could have guessed that their meeting would be so awkward? He was a divine constab 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 Mom, I Don’t Want to Roam the Martial World! 妈妈，我不想闯江湖！ [Ensemble Cast, No Official Romance, But a Big Romantic Mess, Male Lead Is a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Who Turns Over a New Leaf, Mostly Lighthearted] Also known as The Demon Saber Brings Calamity to the World: How Did I, Weak and Helpless, Become the Enemy of the Entire Martial World? The unlucky Lin Xiaoque was thoroughly screwed over by his father and suddenly became the enemy of the entire martial world. But he was great at putting on an act, winning over everyone across the jianghu and turni 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 The Tale of Yue Xiaoyu 武侠小说岳小玉传 Synopsis of Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel The Legend of Yue Xiaoyu The spring waters of Dongting turn green; the traveling geese return to Hengyang. They wheel beneath the high mountains, longing to fly toward the Dragon Gate. Night could not hide the prosperity of Pingyang City. In the wide open space opposite the Jincui Pavilion, fortune-tellers, lantern sellers, and stalls cooking noodles and porridge were packed together so tightly that the crowd could barely move. The place was even livelier 13Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 Record of the Jade-Handed General 武侠小说玉手点将录 Synopsis of Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel The Jade Hand’s Roll Call The palace is thrown into turmoil, and the Prince of Jin meets his doom. Brilliant and gifted, with profound knowledge of martial arts, the Prince of Jin spent his days and nights studying wondrous techniques and esoteric arts with extraordinary masters from the martial world. After his death, he left behind a secret manual that surpassed everything from antiquity to the present day. Ten years later, someone discovered the Prince 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 A Journey Through the Jianghu 游江湖记 A simple-minded young man has spent years practicing the blade under his master's tutelage. After bidding his master farewell, he ventures into the martial world of his dreams. Along the way, he encounters kindred spirits, extraordinary people, and all sorts of fascinating martial-world adventures. Let me tell you all about them. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 The Marquis's Son and His Clever Spy Wife 侯门公子与他的探子娇妻 The Marquis’s Heir and His Spy Wife —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 The Young Man's Encyclopedia of All Things 少年万物志 Xiao Zhan is the Qingyang Sect’s most troublesome disciple. To keep him from causing trouble, Situ Zhuri has forbidden him from going down the mountain. But clever as he is, how could he be content to remain trapped in such a tiny world? What he thought was “standing up for justice” was really just “acting recklessly,” and he has brought trouble upon his sect. How can he stay there now? Cast out by his master, he wanders the jianghu in search of a place to belong. When light and darkness intertw —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 Blood-Soaked Night Blade 覆血夜刀行 I rode hard and swung my blade for three thousand li; over ten years, I took nine thousand lives. That was the fate the jianghu had in store for me during my first nineteen years. I began my cultivation journey in Nanjing, carrying a white-haired coffin and the infamous Ghostcleaver Blade. My life was full of misfortune, but I was gifted. I just never expected to be afraid of heights while flying on a magical weapon. My enemies who want me dead are as numerous as hairs on an ox. The people I wan 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 Saber’s Song, Sword’s Cry 刀吟剑啸 The first appearance of a treasure sparks conflict in Hengzhou, and the clash of blades and spears sets the entire jianghu ablaze. In this vast world, this boundless jianghu, everyone is a protagonist, and no one is. It is filled with all kinds of people: some hate evil with a passion, some are brilliant strategists, some possess extraordinary skills, and some keep their abilities hidden. They gather for all sorts of reasons, whether for profit, revenge, justice, or loyalty... 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 The Martial World's Dream of Dying Embers 残灯烬江湖梦 Please don't flame me if it's not to your taste. Thanks, everyone (˵¯͒〰¯͒˵) I have a dream of the jianghu. This is a wuxia-style novel set against the backdrop of Wei Zhongxian's corruption of the imperial court. No unpleasant surprises, so please enjoy ⌓‿⌓!!! “The Twin Fish Token! Remnants of the previous dynasty! Desecrators of our ancestors!!!” The world is a sea of ink, and the last lamp is about to go out. Eunuchs abuse their power, the imperial secret police run rampant, and the jianghu is —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 Ten Years in the Jianghu: A Young Man's Ambition 江湖十年：少年志 The jianghu is what a young man gazes toward, the mountain road along which he grows, and the memories he looks back on in old age. In the jianghu, one must step in for justice, keep company with chivalrous heroines and fairy maidens, stand up for the weak, and drive out enemies to defend the homeland. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 I'm in the Jianghu, So Why Is This Heroine Looking at Me Like That? 人在江湖，女侠看我的眼神不对劲 Ji Lingchen has nothing going for him but his good looks. He heads to the capital in search of a way to make a living, only to meet a mature, sharp-tongued heroine on the run from assassins. After spending the night together, Ji Lingchen says to her with heartfelt sincerity, “Hey, can’t you stay?” “What would I stay for? Are you going to support me?” “I’ll support you!” To earn money for his new family, Ji Lingchen takes a job at the government office. But his beautiful, seductive boss, a female —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 The Evening Breeze Blows Through the Bodhi Tree: An Immersive Experience of My Life 晚风吹菩提：沉浸式体验我的一生 This age of peace descended into chaos, leaving the land devastated. A scholar, alone with his horse and skilled in both letters and arms, set out to stabilize the realm and serve as a worthy minister. Yet, trapped by love, he ended up slaying his sovereign. A tale of war, with the soul of a wuxia saga: icy rivers and iron horses, crashing waves against the shore, and the desolate banks of the Yi River, where a warrior lies by the bedside. The swordsman bears the grudge of a slaughtered family, —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 The Burning Longsword 焚薪长剑 [Nine ranks of martial artists] + [Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism] + [Swordsmanship] + [Vital energy] + [Explosive action] + [No saintly protagonist] Wang Sen, an ordinary corporate drone, unexpectedly transmigrates to the prosperous Great Qian. He thinks he can make his mark in this era, but instead becomes a pawn in a power struggle between several factions. So he cries out, “I, Lin Yan! I’ll no longer settle for an ordinary life, and I won’t let anyone pull my strings! Let it burn!” —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 Wuxia Fantasy: The Kite Soars and the Fish Leaps 武侠玄幻鸢飞鱼跃 Synopsis of the wuxia fantasy novel Soaring Kites and Leaping Fish The eccentricity, oddness, and frightening extremism of Xiang Mingqun are exactly what made me like him. He kills without mercy, but always has his reasons. His strange martial arts and sharp mind make him feel unlike the heroes of most wuxia novels. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 The Border Moon Fills the Western Hills 边月满西山 In this age of rule by the Five Kings, every trade is flourishing. When you have nothing to do, head to a pleasure boat on the Taishang River, pick a courtesan, and share a cup of wine; if you get carried away, sleep at the Xiangteng Inn until noon the next day. If you're pleading with a stubborn face to get a seafood delicacy from Yuntai for your sweetheart, be sure not to discuss court affairs in the bedroom. The barbarians of Monan prize loyalty above all, while the people of the grasslands a —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 Chronicles of Misty Jiangnan 江南烟雨录 "Jiangnan is not a place, but a killer! Jiangnan, also known as Ashui, is the personal disciple of the martial world’s greatest hero. Gentle and kind by nature, he was injured as a boy and left with a limp. After being betrayed time and again by friends and family, he became a man with two sides and a split personality, now known as “schizophrenia”! One side is Ashui, a chivalrous man full of tenderness; the other is Jiangnan, a bloodthirsty killer. See how tender affection can soften and transf 3Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 33 The Lotus Heart's Funeral Record 莲心花葬录 He hopes to break free of this world and find his closest family. He hopes to break free of this cycle and reclaim the one he loves. How can he mend the leak in the heavens, take the lotus as his heart, and face the apocalypse? When one day all the flowers are buried for him, will he be able to find what he seeks and win back what he has lost? 78Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 34 Journey Through Jiangnan in Frost and Maple Snow 枫雪江南行 “How can anyone in this world be so impossibly difficult to communicate with!” Shangguan Xin was practically fuming. She'd spent the whole journey with a human oil jar who barely spoke. Wait a second... Now that she thought about it, that guy could be useful when it really mattered. “Hey! Didn't you say you couldn't use martial arts?” “...” “Hey! I don't think I can figure you out anymore...” 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 Grip Your Sword Tight, Roam Free, and Keep Being a Rascal 握紧手中剑，逍遥又犯贱 Also known as Grip Your Sword Tight: Carefree, Yet a Bit of a Rascal The jianghu is a double-edged sword. The young genius Ye Jingxuan sets out for a carefree life in the jianghu, but the Gentleman’s Sword makes him a target. He plans to disappear from the martial world, only to meet Gu Ao, the young master of the Gu family. From that moment on, the wheels of their fates begin to turn… 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 What Martial World? I Call the Shots 什么江湖，还不是我说了算 [Transmigration] + [Martial Arts] + [Mystery and Wild Ideas] + [Feel-Good Action] + [One Female Lead] After finishing his college entrance exams, Gu Ming went out to eat with his classmates. He was hit by a car and left lying on the ground, unnoticed by everyone. He thought his life was over. But when he regained consciousness, he had arrived in a world of martial arts. Only, this place was nothing like the books. Here, He wanted to leave, but circumstances kept him from going. He wanted to let —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 Raging Inferno 业火狂澜 Synopsis: A pure wuxia novel. From the start, the female lead is already max-level. The story centers on wuxia with an undercurrent of political intrigue, featuring jianghu adventures and a light ensemble cast. It is not a power fantasy. The male lead, Xi Da, specializes in mind control. The jianghu story gets underway in Chapter Four! The first three chapters move too slowly, and I can’t revise them now. Please read a little further before deciding whether it suits your taste, QAQ. Legend has i 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 The Sword Sweeps the Martial World 剑荡江湖 In the early years of the Heavenly Dao, the land was plunged into chaos. Warlords fought for supremacy, flames of war raged without end, and bandits ran rampant. The people lived in misery. In those times, talented and extraordinary individuals sought out places rich in spiritual energy, founded sects, and protected the peace of the surrounding lands. Members of these sects practiced martial arts year-round and never went anywhere without their swords. A few words out of place could be enough t 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 The Sword Illuminates the World 明剑天下 With sword in hand at the end of the Ming, I tread a blood-soaked path and sing of slaughter. I kill the Tartars and wipe out the Japanese pirates, making my name resound across the seas and restoring the supreme glory of China. 206Reads7.5Score—Shelves
- 40 My Swordforging Skills Are Divine 我的铸剑术通神 (Wuxia + swordsmanship + revenge + no golden finger + gets better and better as it goes) The Great Chu Dynasty is swept up in turmoil across the jianghu. One peerless swordsman cleaves open Heaven's Gate and ascends to the heavens; immortals from above return to the mortal world to exact revenge; a poor child practices martial arts, joins the army, and fights on the battlefield; and a scholar from an academy studies through long, cold nights before rising to the top in a single bound. The Chu fa 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 The Sword's Shadow Over Jianghu: Chronicle of Secret Orders and Turmoil 剑影江湖之密令风云录 The protagonist, Li Yunfei, has practiced martial arts since childhood and is driven by great ambition. In pursuit of higher martial arts mastery, he resolutely leaves home and ventures into the jianghu in search of legendary manuals. While searching for the manuals, Li Yunfei unexpectedly discovers a mysterious organization with secretive movements and grand ambitions. As he investigates its secrets, he meets a group of like-minded heroes of the jianghu, each possessing exceptional skills and a 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 The Number One Sword of Ningzhou 宁州第一剑 Li Dong can no longer make a living in his village, so he heads to the county town and becomes a guard for the Chen family. Together with his friends, he takes down a bandit stronghold. Unwilling to live an ordinary life, Li Dong follows a great hero to Ningzhou City. The martial world is far from peaceful. Some people, driven by profit, take others’ lives without a second thought. Determined to punish evil and uphold justice, Li Dong sets out to defeat the villains and save their victims. After —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 Hero, Spare Me! 大侠，饶命！ [The martial world and the imperial court] [Decisive and ruthless] [A growing invincible protagonist] [One heroine] After transmigrating as a disciple of the Huashan Sect, he is framed from the start as a lecher who spied on his junior sister while she bathed, and is expelled from the sect. But then, by a stroke of luck, he activates the Divine Hero System. As long as he upholds justice, he can earn all kinds of rewards, including peerless martial arts, inner strength, and treasures. From then o —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 The Four Hermits 四隐 An avalanche buries the blood of star-crossed lovers; one sword cleaves the dust and questions all under Heaven. Li Guanqi follows the naive Daoist Tian Zhen across mountains and rivers, and comes to learn of the nine realms of the jianghu and the four hidden powers of the land. Chen Yu’s sword holds all challengers at bay, while Shen Wunian remains steadfast despite his disabilities. Fellow disciples scatter, each setting off on their own path home. As Nanyue seeks to restore its kingdom and Da 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 45 The Evil One Rules the World 邪逆天下 Xin Fan, a disillusioned young man from the modern world, jumps into the sea and is reborn in a high-martial alternate world. He turns his life around, clears his name, avenges his great wrong, and wins the company of beautiful women, ultimately becoming a legendary Evil Emperor. Xin Fan is just like his name suggests: troubled and disheartened. After jumping into the sea and being reborn, he arrives on the Floating Cloud Continent, thinking that with two lives behind him, he can change his fate —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 The Sand-Raising, Snow-Cleaving Sword 扬沙斥雪剑 Legend has it that long ago, a saying circulated through the martial world: Whoever obtains Li Mo and Chi Xue can rule the martial arts realm. The rumor piqued everyone’s interest, and undercurrents stirred as people scrambled to learn where the two swords were. The swords were also tied to the legendary story of the Sword Saint and his descendants. It all began at the Gathering of Heroes hosted by Lingyun Palace. A young woman claiming to be the Sword Saint’s daughter defeated every challenger —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 The Drifting Blossom Order 飘花令 Introduction to Wolong Sheng’s classic wuxia novel The Flower-Petal Token The Flower-Petal Token is a work from the mature period of Wolong Sheng’s career. Twenty years ago, Murong Changqing, acclaimed by the martial world as “the greatest hero under Heaven,” was brutally murdered in a planned massacre. It was said that only the young master Murong Yunsheng, still an infant at the time, was rescued by a loyal servant. Twenty years passed in apparent peace, but a tense, deadly atmosphere increa —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 A Long Wind and a Sword: The Young Wanderer 长风一剑，少年游 Xie Xiu was once a carefree girl, but when a black-clad intruder stormed her home to seize a heart sutra, she was swept into the jianghu's feuds. Just when all hope seemed lost, a black-clad stranger came to her rescue. Having lost everything, Xie Xiu was taken in by the Qing Tai family, old friends of her own. During her stay, her senior fellow disciple Lu Zhaowen looked after her and personally guided her in martial arts and swordsmanship. Years later, on her first foray into the jianghu, she 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 The Great Martial World: A Sword That Spans Worlds from the Start 武侠大世界，开局一剑隔世 The vast land of Shenzhou stretches without end. In this grand world of comprehensive martial arts, might reigns supreme, and countless factions contend amid endless strife. “From the day I arrived, I could only be invincible.”, Ren Tianxing And this era, too, will ultimately bear the imprint of the name Ren Tianxing. 32Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 A Sword Across Chang'an 一剑长安 The curtain rises. Behold the jianghu, where blades flash and old grudges and passions run deep. Behold the young wanderers, full of spirit and ambition; Behold the aged and frail, still every bit as dignified; Behold the wild scholars, free of all restraint! I have a sword that journeys to Chang'an, bringing lasting peace to the realm! Ladies and gentlemen, now… behold! 6Reads5.8Score—Shelves
