Novels like Mad Monk
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Mad Monk, best match first.
- 1 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
- 2 Buddha 佛陀 But in the end, he never lived to see me come of age. A group of monks came to our village, claiming he was the reincarnation of a Living Buddha. They took him away without asking what he wanted. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Ten Consecutive Pulls from the Start: The Buddhist Saint Must Return to Secular Life 开局十连抽，佛门圣子要还俗 Chen Zi'an accidentally transmigrated into the body of a monk and, for some inexplicable reason, became the Holy Son of Tianfang Temple. That wouldn't do. It didn't fit his image at all. He had to leave the monkhood. A card-drawing System came online from the start, and a ten-pull gave him heaven-defying cards. Holy Buddha Descends Card: A sacred Buddha's radiance protects the user, granting immunity to all damage for five minutes. Steal the Heavens and Change the Sun Card: Steal one ability fro 170Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Gods and Demons Awaken: From the Start, I’m a Shaolin Temple Groundskeeper 神魔复苏：开局少林寺扫地 “Venerable monks of Shaolin, I am willing to give up my cultivation as a Demon Emperor and repent before the Buddha's golden image. I only ask that you let Master Liaoyuan return to the monastery!” A Demon Emperor kneels before Shaolin's mountain gate and cries out. “I have come out of seclusion only to take refuge in Buddhism. I am willing to serve as a mount for the venerable monks of Shaolin. I only ask that Master Liaoyuan show mercy and spare my people.” An Ancestor of the Demonic Beasts li 485Reads5.1Score—Shelves
- 5 Wuxia: One Man, One Dog. If We Can’t Win, We Run 2 武侠：一人一狗，打不过就走2 [Martial arts + no System + no heroine + a dog + a crow + Wu Yanzu] The jianghu is vast, its roads long and arduous. One man and one dog wander along, stopping and starting as they go. A young man who barked like a dog suddenly appeared in the jianghu. No one knew why he barked, just as no one knew why his sword was so fast. But Lu Fang knew the truth. He wasn’t barking, and his sword wasn’t all that fast. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 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
- 7 Walking with Sword in Hand 倚剑行 This is a story of revenge, a story of the martial world. A young man with no formal training, a girl with no parents. A sword with no name. But when the sword was drawn, a ray of light cleaved through the martial world beneath its black curtain. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 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
- 9 Buddhist Cultivator: I Only Know the Vajra Shield 佛修：我只会一招金钟罩 After finishing a thousand fantasy novels, veteran reader Shi Xiaoqian transmigrated. The fantasy world he had always dreamed of was finally here: Sword Immortals? Check! Pill Gods? Check! Beast tamers? Sure! Artifact crafting, formations, talismans: the plots from the books he read in his previous life had all become reality. But Shi Xiaoqian had no spiritual root. Unless a miracle happened. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 The Monk Who Broke the Precepts 杀戒僧 [24K pure-blood combat] All forty-eight thousand methods lead to the one true path. A monk named “No-Discipline,” inheriting the legacy of the Merit Immortal King, establishes his path through slaughter. He breaks through the Ten Hells, obtains the Ten Immortal Treasures, and cleaves open the road to heaven, becoming the supreme Immortal Emperor. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 Benefactor, You’ve Provoked This Poor Monk Again 施主，你又招惹贫僧了 One is a great demon lord in sheep’s clothing. The other is a fake monk in a Buddha’s robes. Shen Jiu woke up one day to find a little dumpling calling her “Mother.” Not only did she suddenly have a child, she also had a husband! What? She was a goddess who abandoned her husband and child? She felt like the divine realm was being downright malicious toward her. Emmmm, this is a slow-burn story... 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 The Deep Ravine Holds the Valley 残渊怀谷 Synopsis: [Classic wuxia + dual protagonists + alternate history + coming of age + philosophical debate] Pian Feng: I just want to live, and I have no regrets! Wu Qiang: I’m going to set this world right. Senior Brother, help me! A single spark can start a prairie fire~ I’m willing to be that first spark! Amid the chaos at the end of the Song dynasty, two senior and junior brothers of the Huaigu Sect take up two treasured swords, Can Yuan and Huaigu. They travel from the martial world into the h —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 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
- 14 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. 196Reads7.5Score—Shelves
- 15 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
- 16 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
- 17 The Realm Is at Peace, the General Retires 山河稳，将军隐 (Content warnings: no golden finger, no wild fantasy, no transmigrate, no rebirth, no palace intrigue. A pure wuxia novel.) Lin Yuanyi thrives in the Embroidered Uniform Guard thanks to her unique skills, becoming, for a time, the man most feared in the Kingdom of Xiyan. Unfortunately, she falls for a man she shouldn't have. She uses every means at her disposal to win him, hoping to soften his heart with a lifetime of tenderness. In the end, however, they part ways, and their story ends in heart —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 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? 77Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 19 The Seven Deadly Sins of the Jianghu 江湖七宗罪 When the Minister of Rites serving at court dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances, every lead goes cold. The emperor orders a thorough investigation, leaving the whole court on edge. Three unconventional figures from the martial world are entrusted with the case in its hour of need. But as they investigate, they discover that things are far from simple: a much greater conspiracy lies behind it all! 20Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 20 This Humble Monk Is a Buddhist Priest 贫僧是个和尚 The Dharma Continent is a strange and wondrous place, where magical beasts wage war and humanity reigns supreme. After transmigrating, Xiao Lin finds himself in the body of a little monk. He tries countless ways to escape, but every time, he gets dragged back to the temple. Monks must not lie, so Xiao Lin says, “I’m merely seeking to comprehend the truths of Buddhism.” Monks must not kill, so Xiao Lin says, “I was just a little too enthusiastic in defending myself.” Amitabha! Benefactor, your fo 17Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 This Monk Is Pretty Impressive 小僧有点厉害 Once upon a time, there was a mountain. On the mountain stood a temple, and in that temple lived a young monk named Yiyuan. Ever since he was little, Yiyuan had one wish: to live a long, peaceful life, spending a hundred years in the temple's back mountains without a single worry. Jianghu: Sorry, you're the protagonist. Come on, let's dance! Yiyuan: ... 126Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 22 Soul Broken at the World's End 魂断天涯 He had the ambition to make a name for himself in the martial world, but not the fate to become famous. He had a sword that could rule the martial world, but no path to walk it. Just as he saw through everything and let it all go, Heaven, by some strange twist of fate, placed it in his hands. 58Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 23 Starting Out as a Little Monk 从萌开始做和尚 Three years ago, a young monk left the mountain to enter the world. Three years later, he returned to Lingyin Temple and said, 17Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 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
- 25 Three Thousand Annihilations 三千寂灭 (Unlimited resources + invincibility + ensemble cast + immortality + grand ambition + expansive worldbuilding + decisive and ruthless + no holding back, and more) The Slaughtering Sword, the Sword of Life, the Sword of No Life? Lord of Time, Lord of Fate, Lord of Creation? The mysterious woman makes a wish, A wish beyond compare. A wish supreme. A wish for invincibility. The white mist fades, gray mist spreads, black mist approaches. High above the heavens, the gods lower their brows. Deep benea 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 The Little Buddhist Monk 佛门小和尚 Tang Yuan, a modern young man, transmigrated to a world reminiscent of ancient times. Here, Shu Mountain sword cultivators could make their swords ring across the heavens, Central Plains martial artists could shatter mountains and rocks, and demonic elders were arrogant beyond compare! Tang Yuan was a good-for-nothing monk, but he had a mighty Buddhist System. And so, he became awesome. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 From Tightening Screws to Breaking Through Time and Space and Becoming a Hero 打螺丝之打破时空成大侠 Young Yang Xiaohu, once an ordinary wage worker, stumbles into the martial world of the Ming dynasty and embarks on a thrilling adventure through its vast landscapes. Amid the power struggles between the great martial sects, he sets out on a perilous path through the jianghu, honing his skills, making friends, unraveling one mystery after another, and challenging the fate laid out for him. From pastoral countryside to ancient temples, from peerless martial arts to heart-pounding danger, this is —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 Joyful Temple: The Old Monk Tricked Me into Practicing Demonic Arts from the Start 开局欢喜寺：老和尚骗我练魔功 By a twist of fate, the male protagonist joins the notorious Temple of Bliss, becoming a despised outcast whom everyone in the cultivation world wants to see dead. Aren't monks supposed to keep their vows? Why do all the eminent monks in this temple lead the way in drinking wine and eating meat? Is this even a proper temple? Could I have been conned? [Devious] + [Playing the Fool to Catch the Tiger] + [Comedy] + [Decisive and Ruthless]. Watch as the male protagonist breaks the shackles of the wo 2Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 29 Tang the Monk: Hard to Woo? 唐和尚，难撩？ “Monk, you’ve saved me so many times. Why don’t you leave the clergy? I could give myself to you!” “Benefactress, this humble monk is devoted to the Way!” “Monk, you’ve even held my hand. What am I supposed to do if no one will marry me now? Why don’t you leave the clergy and marry me?” “Benefactress, this humble monk is devoted to the Way!” “Monk, I’m going to die soon. Could you leave the clergy?” “This humble monk...” A chance encounter at a bar begins a brand-new journey... Yan Qi is an ordi 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 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
- 31 Homage to Jin Yong: The Legend of Prince Zhongping, the Return of Wuxia 致敬金庸：武侠归来之忠平王传奇 [No transmigration, no System, traditional wuxia] During the Qingyuan era of the Southern Song dynasty, Lin Geng was a national hero from Ningde, Fujian. In the seventh year of the Chenghua era, Emperor Xianzong bestowed on him the title “King Zhongping of Shanyang, Responsive to Prayer.” Every New Year, countless devotees travel to his ancestral temple to burn incense and pray for blessings. His fame spread far and wide, at home and abroad. He not only healed the sick and saved lives, but also 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 The Adventure of the Return 归来历险记 [The Jianghu and the Court + The King Returns] Eight years ago, power changed hands in the Kingdom of Nanyuan, and Prince Zhao Xingcheng was forced to wander the Central Plains. Burdened by his country's humiliation and his family's grievances, he devoted himself to mastering the martial arts. Eight years later, Zhao Xingcheng has completed his training and resolutely descends the mountain. After many twists and turns, he finally embarks on a journey through the jianghu with Wen Sijin and the o 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 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
- 34 The All-Powerful Monk: Life Is Tough, So This Monk Puts on a Show 全能和尚：生活不易，和尚卖艺 [Just practicing writing because I'm bored] “Your fate may be predetermined at birth, but your fortune is in your own hands.” The number-one diviner of the Jiang Kingdom, Master Daoyi, accidentally transmigrated into the modern era. Drawing on his unrivaled Daoist arts, he launched a livestream fortune-telling career that just kept rolling! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 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
- 36 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
- 37 Wuxia Fantasy: The Jade Lotus Song 武侠玄幻碧莲曲 Synopsis of the wuxia fantasy novel The Song of the Jade Lotus: Whenever Fang Yuqi sits on this great rock, he naturally begins to hum The Song of the Jade Lotus. What a beautiful, lovely melody it is! It is the only song he ever learned as a child, and it has left a deep impression on his heart. It originally had no title. Perhaps it did have one, since a song cannot possibly have no name. But he was too young back then, and only knew how to sing it. Why would he have asked about its title? As 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 Sword and Blade Chaos 刀剑乱 A down-and-out young man buys a boxing manual. If he throws a million punches, he can become invincible under heaven. So, are you going to train or not? Digging the Nine Yang Divine Skill out of the ground in the Kunlun Mountains? Perfectly reasonable, right? Alone, he roams the martial world, travels ten thousand miles, and throws a million punches. Beggar Clan Leader: “You keep treating me to roast chicken. How about I teach you the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms?” Carefree Sect Leader: “Young 52Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 The Path of Severed Life 断生行 The martial world is like rain, its grudges like blades. No matter how sharp a blade may be, it cannot cut through a steady drizzle. There is an old beggar who loves to brag and pick his nose, always claiming to be an expert; an old monk with a limp in his right leg, stern and scowling; a foul-smelling old Taoist with a goatee, carrying a peachwood sword, drinking and sleeping late; and a lecherous fortune-teller with a quick-witted granddaughter, skilled in every kind of swindle. They are the f 78Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 40 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
- 41 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
- 42 Three and a Half Moves to Conquer the Martial World 三招半式闯江湖 An ordinary boy from a mountain village studied martial arts under seven masters for eight years, painstakingly training in three moves. He ventures into the martial world, makes a group of friends, and is accompanied by confidantes. Watch as he rises to the top and fights bloody battles on every front. A tribute to traditional wuxia novels. 387Reads7.5Score—Shelves
- 43 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
- 44 I, Monk Fahai, Can Take on the Buddha 贫僧法海可战如来 After he transmigrates to another world and becomes Fahai, he witnesses the suffering of the people and gains the Righteous Path System. He enters the imperial capital and, through sheer willpower, turns the tide. When foreign enemies invade, he takes on their army single-handedly and saves the people. He demands to know why the Tathagata accepts bribes and does nothing, then ultimately battles the Tathagata and becomes a revered holy monk! 39Reads5.3Score—Shelves
- 45 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
- 46 Fellow Daoist, Please Stay. I Sense You Have a Buddhist Destiny 道友请留步，贫僧观你与我佛有缘 Lin Shi transmigrates to a fantasy world and becomes the lowest-ranking servant at the Qingxuan Sect. With his meager cultivation talent, he awakens the Western Pure Land Buddha Realm Revival System. As long as he keeps recruiting followers and spreading Buddhist teachings, he can earn System rewards and increase his own strength. “Help ten servants carry water, enlighten ten Buddhist believers, and receive: ten years of cultivation.” “Find a spirit herb by chance and give it to an outer sect se 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 Liu Ji, the Crouching Dragon Hero 卧龙侠刘基 Introduction to The Complete Collection of Wuxia Novels, Volume One: This collection was created to help wuxia novel fans find the books they love. It is divided into three volumes: upper, middle, and lower. It includes hundreds of outstanding works by renowned wuxia novelists from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with each novel presented in a single volume. Readers can find the novels they want by searching for the corresponding title and author. 1. Traditional Wuxia Novel: The Hero Liu —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 The Storm: The Beggar King Shi Potian Has Arrived, Everyone Make Way 风云：狗哥石破天驾到，通通闪开 Shi Potian. The greatest hero in the land, just back from Hero Island, wakes to find himself in a place called the World Society. There's a man named Xiong Ba who says, "When I meet Wind and Cloud, I will become a dragon." There's the icy-faced "Deathless God of Tears," and Nie Feng, who keeps saying, "For the sake of justice." He knows nothing of the dangers of the martial world and doesn't think he's especially skilled. Then he casually shatters Xiong Ba's Three-Point Return Vitality with a si 523Reads—Score106Shelves
- 49 The Legend of the Condor Heroes! I, the Monk Ke Zhen'e! Bodhisattva, Help Me! 射雕！贫僧柯镇恶！女菩萨助我！ This humble monk has a clear conscience. Even the Tathagata would have to wear a helmet around me. Name: Ke Zhen'e Title: Buddha-grade Dharma name: Wu'e Journeys across the heavens: (1) In the world of The Modern Buddha's Palm, he obtains the Buddha's Palm and subdues Princess Yunluo. (2) In the world of The Number One Under Heaven, he obtains the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art and converts Yagyu Yuki. (3) In the world of Kung Fu, he helps Ah Xing reach the innate realm, guides and oversees the 189Reads5.4Score—Shelves
- 50 Taking Over Fahai’s Body: Transcending Beyond the Uncle Jiu Universe 夺舍法海：从九叔世界开始超脱 [Fahai + Uncle Jiu + The Vampire Expert] Lin Xuanchen, an overworked office worker from Earth, transmigrates one day and takes over the body of Fahai, whose cultivation has regressed after being suppressed for eight hundred years! Trapped in a desperate situation from the start, with demons lurking all around him? “Ding! The Supreme Ancestral Buddha System has activated. Reward: Evil Tathagata!” From then on, the world gains a “respectable” bald monk who says the most outrageous things, strikes 493Reads5.4Score—Shelves
