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- 51 Flying Sword, Singing Sleeve 袖剑飞吟 [Swordsmanship + Fantasy + Martial Arts + Xianxia] The greatest sword technique under heaven: Sleevesword Flying Song. It burst onto the scene, said to have been created by a young man in blue. What was the young man’s surname and given name? Stay tuned. 9Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 52 The Five Warlords 五霸图 Introduction to The Five Hegemons: The protagonist, Lu Zhengying, sees his entire family murdered, with only himself surviving. Pursued along the way, he is rescued by the two daughters of the Lord of the Seven-Kill Order and manages to escape with his life. He also learns superior martial arts. To avenge his family and repay the debt of having his life saved, he travels the martial world as deputy leader of the Seven-Kill Order, punishing the wicked and eliminating evil. Meanwhile, great fiends 77Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Upholding Justice Across the Realm, Starting at the Dali Temple 匡扶天下从大理寺开始 (Xianxia, transmigration, alternate world, no System, ensemble cast) (Not invincible, growth, investigations, mystery, lighthearted, adventure, playing the pig to eat the tiger) A mysterious jade pendant brought him to an alternate world. After his father offended Prince Jing, Xu Yuan became a Grade D clerk at the Court of Judicial Review as an intern. He unexpectedly met a cold, beautiful female assassin, then went on to become the youngest vice minister in the Court through a series of strange 399Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 54 A Jianghu Ballad 江湖小调 A naturally gifted, laid-back girl and a diligent, mature boy. Watch them make bold strides in their respective fields, and ultimately join forces to rule the martial world. Ride through the martial world, singing freely, with none of the misunderstandings and heart-wrenching romance between a hero and heroine, only decisive, swift action that cuts straight through every problem. This story depicts different lives and different kinds of affection. If you’re tired of the lovesick yearning and res 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Worn Down by Love 为爱憔悴 Synopsis of the novel Worn Thin by Love The novel's male lead, Guan Zhaoyang, comes from a wealthy family. His father is a Confucian general, so Guan Zhaoyang has always valued scholarship over martial arts. Then Guan Zhaoyang loses face in front of his romantic rival, Chu Shaohua, and feels too ashamed to pursue the woman he loves, Jiang Xuemei. So he leaves home, hoping to find a martial arts master who can teach him. This is a martial arts novel. It is a tale of striving for love, full of twi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 The Blade Draws at Peach Blossom Cove 刀出桃花坞 Someone asked him, “You sell information, publish rankings, and stir up trouble across the martial world through your Qiuchu Pavilion. What are you really after?” Wiping the blood from his blade, he replied, “The world shouldn’t be like this. I’m going to change it.” A tavern keeper, a Peach Blossom Blade, and three years to ensnare the entire martial world. The poor have no way forward, so he will carve them one. The great clans cast shadows over everything, so he will punch a hole through t 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 Swords Pointed at Lin'an 剑指临安 A Song dynasty man's family vendetta and hatred for his country's enemies: take down Qin Hui and wipe out the foreign invaders. Come with him to the troubled city of Lin'an! See how sharp this sword is, and how satisfying it is to kill! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Invincible Flying Rainbow 飞虹无敌 The Invincible Flying Rainbow: During the reign of the Jianwen Emperor of the Ming dynasty, Prince Yan captured Nanjing, and the Jianwen Emperor fled in haste, disguised as an ordinary man. Sima Chang'an led the seven hundred death warriors under Prince Yan Zhu Di. He was ordered to find and capture Emperor Zhu Yunwen at any cost, to eliminate any future threat. Marquis Sheng Beichuan offered Na Feihong a fortune to help him deal with Sima Chang'an. Three years earlier, Sima Chang'an had killed 19Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 59 Wuxia: A Vast and Righteous World 武侠：浩然天下 [Jianghu]+ [Imperial Court]+ [Wuxia] A heart brimming with righteousness, a wind that sweeps a thousand miles, a single sword stroke to slay a man, then vanishing without a trace. “Hard it is to cross the mountains and passes,” “Who will grieve for one who has lost his way?” “Chance encounters between strangers,” “Yet all are travelers far from home.” No words could better capture the state of this troubled age. He still remembered that year, when his master wrote a character in the courtyard wi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Blade and Sword in the Martial World 刀剑入江湖 A turbulent dynasty, a realm of heroes and intrigue. A host of champions take the stage: wandering swordsmen, constables, generals, scholars, beauties, and warlords. As one group exits, another makes its entrance. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Wuxia Crossover: I Became the Greatest Under Heaven by Taking on Female Disciples 综武：我靠收女徒弟成了天下第一 [A world where multiple martial arts settings coexist, including My Own Swordsman, The Storm Riders, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, The Return of the Condor Heroes, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, The Peerless Twins, The Legendary Siblings, and The Legend of Qin] Su Yu is unexpectedly bound to a cultivation System and finds himself in an era where all kinds of martial arts traditions coexist. Before he knows it, he's become the greatest expert under heaven. What a hea 159Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 62 A Bloodstained Fate: The Ye Family Daughter's Road to Revenge 血色宿命：叶家女的复仇之路 Reborn, she returns and wants no justice, only revenge! One palm cripples her genius younger sister; one kick crushes the scumbag's sect. When she shakes the continent under the name Star Fiend, everyone finally realizes: She didn't return to make peace. She came to make her enemies pay for their blood debts! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Xuanhuan: From Down-and-Out Jianghu Wanderer to Traveling Escort 玄幻：从落魄江湖，走马镖客开始 [No System + Passionate + Smart Protagonist + No Harem + The Author Has Already Written a Million Words, So You Can Trust Them] Li Changshou accidentally transmigrates to an unfamiliar world. In a small border town, he struggles to make a living. Born into troubled times, his greatest dream is to save enough money to open an escort agency and enjoy a cozy life with his wife and children. But then, while escorting a shipment, he encounters a mysterious, powerful woman, followed by a down-and-out 76Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 64 Frost Beneath the Snow 雪中青霜寒 [Multiple storylines laid out in advance] [No System] [Ensemble cast from the martial world and the imperial court] [Wuxia] I have a sword that can slay the Azure Dragon in the imperial capital and reach up to the Ninth Heaven to seize the blue firmament. Li Hanshan, an unparalleled sword genius, flashed across the martial world like a shooting star before disappearing after a battle in the imperial capital. Years later, Yue Lingyun, heir to the Prince of Han's estate, travels the martial world 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Wuxia Crossover in the Ming Dynasty 综武大明 The Great Ming, during the Tianqi era. The empire is in turmoil, and the Manchus are invading. Discover a martial arts tale set a century after the world of swordsmen penned by Jin Yong! Zhu Peng unexpectedly transmigrates as the heir of a Ming prince. Defy fate and restore the realm; roam the martial world with beauties at his side! The Six Fan Gate, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Eastern Depot, and the Divine Constabulary command the land. Martial arts clans and sects rise and fall as the 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Hand-to-Hand Combat 手战 Hand-to-hand combat: close-quarters fighting! Its way is to cultivate inner strength while maintaining an outward air of composure; to look like a lovely woman, yet strike like a fearsome tiger; to shape the body and gather the breath, moving as one with the spirit; to be as elusive as the sun, darting like a hare; to pursue form and chase shadows, flashing like a phantom; to breathe in and out too quickly for any rules to contain; to move freely in every direction, so swiftly one can scarcely p 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Blade Dance 刃舞 Wild Traveler Hall was the most inconspicuous little sect in the martial world. Escorting goods, collecting debts, running errands: they did it all. Cheng Feng was the newly appointed Third Hall Master of Wild Traveler Hall. Yet every task this little sect assigned him brought danger ever closer, keeping him on edge at every turn. Behind every flash of cold steel lay a carefully woven web of power. Who could have known back then that this man would one day change the fate of the entire Jiang Kin 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 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...” 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 The Art of Chengwan 承晚诀 This can be read as fan fiction for "The Island of Siliang". The whole story came from my own imagination after watching "The Island of Siliang". It lets me fulfill both my dream of being a fan and my dream of being a writer! The male lead is inspired by Jing Xuan, and the female lead by Tu Li. The second male lead is inspired by Xiao Ji, and the second female lead by Ling Xi. The story follows an ensemble cast. There are no absolute villains. The leads join forces to roam the martial world an 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Found My Happy Ending with That Rogue from the Beggars' Sect 悔婚后和丐帮那位登徒子HE了 [Both transform + equally matched leads + martial world + political intrigue + devoted to each other + ensemble cast] The sect names come from The Longest Day in Chang'an; everything else is fictional. The prickly, icy beauty Shen Jiyue (Petal and Jade) × the lively, spirited puppy Xue Yi (Beggar's Sect) At first, Xue Yi pursues Shen. Later, the wooden-headed beauty comes around and keeps the Beggar's Sect's womanizer firmly in check. The story is told entirely from Xue Yi's perspective. The ear 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Wuxia: The Notorious Bandit 武侠，江洋大盗 After ten years of hard study, Zhang Qingfeng finally passed the imperial exams as the top scholar and set off to take up his post. A master of martial arts, the second-best swordsman in the world, Feihu. A peerless light-footed martial artist with few rivals in the martial world, Yunzhong. A thousand faces in one, with disguise skills bordering on the divine, A Zhu. We’ll put an end to all of this! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Frost Slays the Dragon Gate 霜弑龙阙 One was born with royal blood, yet endured countless hardships. As an adult, she became the mysterious and powerful leader of the Tianshan Sect, then chose to return to the imperial court to fulfill her ambitions and exact her revenge! The other was descended from a reclusive master. Though born to commoners, he grew up healthy and happy, surrounded by love and care. When he came of age, he met her. They fell in love, and both became heirs to peerless divine weapons: one yin, one yang; one good, 1Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 73 Wuxia: Nine Songs of Cangyun 武侠，沧云九歌 What is the martial world? A young swordsman ventures into the martial world, where dragons and tigers clash, and crosses the North Sea! The greatest monk of all time unleashes a single Buddhist Lion’s Roar, and within ten paces, all are turned to a bloody mist! How, then, did he become the world’s most notorious demonic monk… Love and hatred, old grudges and new, a young man galloping drunk on horseback… Heroes rise one after another… The martial world is everywhere… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Shen Shengyi: The Death Bird 沈胜衣·死亡鸟 [For Readers Who Finished Gu Long and Want to Read Huang Ying] [The Shen Shengyi Tales] A story from the Shen Shengyi series, a new-school wuxia novel: In “The Bird of Death,” Shen Shengyi and Yangzhou’s famous constable Cha Si encounter a strange bird on their way back to the city after solving a case. Its behavior is suspicious, and it attacks first. When the two strike its wings, they feel as though they have hit iron or stone. The bird escapes by flying into a deep ravine, leaving behind a b 322Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 75 Wuxia Crossover: My Blade Rules the World 综武：我的刀天下无敌 [Transmigration + martial arts + court politics + mystery + twists + revenge + a touch of the supernatural] Ye Chen transmigrates into a brothel, only to be sentenced to exile. Armed with a mysterious saber technique he brought with him, he embarks on a tumultuous life. He originally intended to take on the imperial court single-handedly, but every step turns out to be part of someone else’s scheme, leading him to commit countless unjust killings. After learning that clues to the decades-old blo 75Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Number One Under Heaven: Indestructible Vajra 天下第一：金刚不坏 Yun Che accidentally transmigrates into the world of The Number One Under Heaven. Fortunately, he meets Gu Santong before he passes his skills on to Cheng Shifei and inherits the Indestructible Vajra Divine Art. See how he stirs up the world. 503Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 77 Heavenly Fragrance Dash 天香飙 An introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel The Heavenly Fragrance: The story of The Heavenly Fragrance is gripping and vivid, with a message that gives one much to ponder. It can only be called a tragedy among tragedies! Hu Boling, the cold-faced Yama and leader of the bandits across the six northern provinces, was once a black-hearted killer who had taken countless lives. But after marrying the gentle and kind Gu Hanxiang, he was transformed by her influence, suddenly withdrew from the marti 124Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 The Martial World Has Been Peaceful Too Long, So I Came with Twin Blades 武林平静太久，我持双刀而来 (No System, one heroine, not brainless, humorous style) Also known as Double Blades Six years ago, a swordsman appeared out of nowhere and swept through the martial world with a single blade. His final strike cleaved the signboard of Heavenly Sword Manor in two. At just nineteen, he challenged Baili Chengfeng, the manor's master, for the title of the greatest under heaven. No outcome was ever announced, but the swordsman vanished from the martial world soon afterward. The martial world buzzed wi 267Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 79 A Pillow Between Mountains and Rivers 一枕山河 Twelve years ago, Su Xuan was a young hero from the prestigious Zhengyang Palace. He and Princess Ruan Jingyan of Langya fell deeply in love in the face of certain death... But then the world turned treacherous overnight. The once-beloved prodigy became a madman who drifted between lucidity and delirium. Forced to part with the one he loved, he was hunted by everyone under heaven and vanished from the martial world... Twelve years later, his beloved disciple Su Yunluo painstakingly gathered all 961Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 80 The Sentimental Sword and the Martial World 情剑江湖 Born into what should have been a prominent family, He was forced by vengeance to enter Shaolin. A fortuitous encounter brought him peerless power, And led him into both the imperial court and the jianghu. Love, hate, and revenge are the unchanging refrain of the jianghu; what changes are the people who devote their lives to them. In the jianghu, you have no choice but to go with the flow. In the imperial court, you are like a companion to a tiger. See how the protagonist stands proudly in the h 7.5kReads8.7Score53214d adds
- 81 A Carefree Journey Through Heaven and Earth 乾坤逍遥游 The court and the martial world: leaving or staying is hard to decide. With only a three-foot sword, he drifts to a hidden thatched hut. At court, the martial world is merely a chessboard where life and death are manipulated, and heroic warriors are just pawns to be toyed with; Far from the court, the imperial government is merely a sect seeking to dominate the martial world, while princes and ministers are no more than players vying for power and profit. Only with selflessness in your heart and 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 From Guns to the Dao, Taking on the Entire Martial World 由枪入道，挑翻整个江湖 [Jianghu] [Wuxia] [The Way of the Spear, Reaching the Divine] The jianghu was once in chaos. Then Lin Han entered it, and his twelve-foot spear subdued the entire martial world. [Luo Family Spear → Five Tigers Soul-Severing Spear. Special Effect: Bloodlust] [Overlord Spear → Overlord Mountain-Lifting Spear. Special Effect: Intimidation] [Rainfall Spear Technique → Storm of Pear Blossoms Spear. Special Effect: Counterattack] [Dragon Gallbladder Silver Spear (Imitation): A masterpiece forged with 459Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 83 The First Blade to Slay Demons 斩鬼第一刀 Want to see the greatest bone-cleaving blade in the martial world? This book offers you a different kind of martial world, a passionate tale of love and hatred unlike any other, and a strange martial-world story whose echoes will linger for days. 442Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 Wind-Blown Catkins, Rain-Beaten Duckweed 风飘絮雨打萍 The Dream of the Jianghu: You think he’s just an ordinary, down-on-his-luck young man? Wrong. There’s a long sword at his waist, a Sword of Immortality, and whoever wields it is immortal too. You think he’ll retire after making a name for himself? Wrong. He lies in wait, seeking the chance to destroy the Demon Cult. He meant to play the weakling and cling to the heroine, but she’s caught in a deadly ambush. He is a wisp of fluff in the wind, drifting without direction. She is rain falling from t 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 The Contest for Supremacy 逐鹿 His sword qi stretches thirty thousand li, and his blade chills fourteen provinces. He is the youngest Sword Sect master in a thousand years, yet he is hunted all the way to the wilderness. At the critical moment, he banishes the sword spirit that would bring him a deadly calamity into the sky. From then on, the sword spirit vanishes without a trace... 2kReads8.2Score18314d adds
- 86 The Outlaw Hero 不良侠 The Wu Dynasty collapsed, and rival powers rose amid decades of chaos. This era came to be called the Calamity of the World. First, Luo Chuan marched on the royal capital with his long saber. Later, a single sword from Canghai pacified Jiangnan. With the Li clan's support, a new dynasty was founded under the name Datong, and peace finally returned to the land. Twenty-one years after the dynasty's founding, a sudden rain fell over Jiangnan one night. A strange visitor, a curious tortoise shell, a 4Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 87 Bai Rushuang 白如霜 An introduction to Gu Long's wuxia novel White as Frost: White as Frost is the male protagonist's name, so using it as the title feels rather baffling. The plot is simple: Bai Ruyun abducts Wu Qingping and imprisons her in a lakeside pavilion. Before long, as the clichés would have it, they fall in love. But Wu Qingping was already engaged, and her fiancé, Long Yunfu, was an outstanding young man in his own right. His backers, the Three Hundred Elders, were also formidable masters of an older ge 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 The Emperor's Sword Knows No Bounds 皇剑无极 An emperor is Heaven itself. The Way of Heaven speaks not, yet it determines the turning of the seasons and the rise and fall of dynasties. As the apocalypse approaches and the Way of Heaven teeters on the brink, the Nine Netherworlds Supreme Mystery Scripture resurfaces in the martial world. The truth behind the Battle of Zhuyi Peak, fought years ago, gradually comes to light. The various sects stir restlessly, eager to contend for the realm. Rong Ping enters the maelstrom, eliminates traitors, 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 Transmigrating to the Martial World to Become the Sword God 穿越到武林世间当剑神 The demon clans of the Great Wilderness invaded in force, occupying all three thousand li of land in the northern desert. With the nation in peril and its lands in ruins, who says a young nobleman can only frequent brothels and drink wine? Jiang Baiyu, the greatest wastrel under heaven, gripped a three-foot sword and pointed it at the sky, slaying demons and vanquishing evil across the world. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Poisonous Chain 毒连环 [For Readers Who Finished Gu Long and Want to Read Huang Ying] [The Great Illusory Heaven Tales: Poisonous Chain] A new-school wuxia novel: In “Poisonous Chain,” Jin Manlou poisoned Shui Guanyin, and Shui Guanyin poisoned Hu Xiang. But Hu Xiang did not poison Jin Manlou. It was Liu Sanfeng who poisoned Jin Manlou. The chain of poison was broken because Liu Sanfeng was one link too many. Nothing that coincidental has ever happened in this world. Perhaps it will one day. Who knows? 19Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 91 Beautiful, Powerful, and Tragic: Conquering the Empress to Claim the World 美强惨，征服女帝谋天下 [One-on-one, both leads devoted only to each other; power fantasy: empress + equally matched leads + sweet romance + hilarious + scheming + political intrigue] She's the demonic woman everyone hates? Fine, she'll kill everyone who dares defy her, become empress, and make them all bow at her feet. What a thrill! He's the former crown prince of a fallen dynasty, wandering the martial world and hunted by assassins? Fine, he'll fight his way back to his homeland and claim the throne, using his schem 6Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 92 The Floating Chronicles 浮沧录 To the north lies Great Wei, and to the south, Qi and Liang. Western Xia and the eastern passes stretch far and wide, while the southern seas and northern plains sprawl across the land. Within the four seas, all is the martial world. It is only because the young prince, afflicted with a fatal congenital illness, heads north in search of immortality. And so, the martial world is thrown into turmoil. 17Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 93 My Master Made My Junior Sister Date Me, So I Flipped the Board 师父控制小师妹跟我谈恋爱，我直接把棋盘掀了 My master makes my junior sister date me against her will, so I flip the whole board over. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 All the World's Affairs Come Down to the Sword 天下事不过一剑事 (Told through multiple storylines, spanning just over twenty years. Please read with that in mind.) His Majesty taught me benevolence, yet my great kingdom of Nanxia has fallen. This benevolence shall be passed on to Your Highness. And I will bathe the world in blood, building a grand vision upon it. The world sees me as a demon, and the sages see me as a thief. But so what? I will bear the burden of these atrocities alone. 33Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 95 Moonhide: Part Two 隐月行【贰】 [Mystery Solving + Political Intrigue] Five years after they parted, the jianghu is once again in turmoil. The young heroes have outgrown their innocence. What strange adventures await them now? The wheel of fate rolls on, and somehow, it seems that everyone’s destiny was set long ago. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 The Hero's Sword Smiles at the Beauty 英雄剑笑红颜 A young swordsman, bold and righteous, sings endless songs of the martial world and recounts its tales of chivalry! Tender feelings are not always gentle as water, and a long-awaited reunion can still end like a dream. The martial world exists because of its people, and people are born for the martial world. There is killing in the martial world, but there is human kindness, too! The martial world is once again swept by turmoil. Heroes ride a thousand miles through bloodshed, rooting out evil in 682Reads—Score10314d adds
- 97 The Young Martial Hero: Nine-Dragon Phoenix Diagram 武侠少年：九虬凤凰图 [Wuxia] + [No wish fulfillment] + [Action-packed from start to finish, not a dull moment] + [Swordsmanship] + [No golden finger] + [No transmigration] + [Brotherhood] + [Mystery solving] A story with two male leads. This isn't the kind of novel where everything goes smoothly. It follows the events that unfold as they seek the truth behind the death of Zhang Tong, the beloved of the hero Pan Da. The writing style leans toward Gu Long and Jin Yong. 20Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 98 Writing Spring and Autumn with an Iron Brush 铁笔写春秋 Introduction to Gu Long's classic wuxia novel, The Iron Brush Writes of Spring and Autumn: Gu Lang was so startled that he hardly knew what to do. Hamentuo placed the box of golden-star hidden weapons in Gu Lang's leather satchel and said with a smile, “Keep it safe. This means as much to me as the Spring and Autumn Brush!” Beneath the golden-red sunlight, a jet-black steed came galloping toward them. Its rider was no more than seventeen or eighteen years old. He wore a thin long robe and held n 86Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 The Bloodied Wraith 碧血幽灵 [After Gu Long, read Huang Ying] [The Shen Shengyi Chronicles: The Ghost of Biyu] A new-school wuxia novel: The Ghost of Biyu. One day, while Long Qiyun is out, he meets a monk who calls himself the Faceless Mage and claims he can travel to and from the underworld. The monk’s face is bizarre, a blank expanse without eyebrows, eyes, nose, or mouth. He tells Long Qiyun that his sins are so grave he must leave his estate, or the ghosts there will not let him go. Within three years, he says, ghostly 57Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 100 Martial Sects: This Man Knows No Bounds 宗武：此人无法无天 My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
