Novels like Lone Blade at the Edge of the World
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- 101 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
- 102 The Male Disciple of Mount Emei 峨嵋男弟子 The story of a modern person reborn in a world of various wuxia settings and joining the Emei Sect. What? Why does the Emei Sect have so many beautiful female disciples? What? I’m Zhou Zhiruo’s younger brother? Minmin, Xiaozhao, Yuyan... Here I come! 53Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 103 A Legend Begins at Swallow Villa in Gusu 传奇从姑苏燕子坞开始 (This is not a wish-fulfillment novel. If that's all you're after, don't read it!) A graceful young man dreams a thousand miles away, a dream both real and unreal. In the end, the boy awakens, and the kingdom is restored! For generations, the Murong family of Gusu has lived to restore their kingdom. Now, in Murong Fu's generation, will he revive Great Yan, or will it all prove to be nothing but a dream? 58Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 104 The Chaoyuan Sword-Controlling Art 朝元御剑诀 A copy of the Swordplay Art of Chaoyuan and a map of the Golden City and Azure Sky draw the covetous attention of every sect in the Tang dynasty’s martial world. Martial heroes pour into the fray, fighting bloody battles across the land. The underworld figure Kou Wangting intends to eliminate his rivals and unite the martial world. The righteous swordsman Ji Chenliang, peerless in skill, takes on the evil factions and ultimately triumphs over wickedness, winning the heart of a beauty along the w 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 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… 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 Demons Return, Starting with Laying Low in a Martial Arts World 妖魔复苏，从苟在武侠世界开始 In this world, history began to diverge during the Ming dynasty. Thirty years ago, demons and monsters returned, plunging the whole world into an age of disaster. Martial arts, once fallen into decline, flourished again and came to humanity’s rescue. In this perilous world, a young man from Earth begins a story of cultivating in the myriad realms and using what he gains to transform reality. (Really, it’s a myriad-worlds story dressed up as a demons-and-monsters-are-back novel. The first world 35Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 107 Heavenly Garment 天衣 [Reading Huang Ying after Gu Long] [The Heavenly Garment, part of the Great Illusion saga] Tianyi is a mysterious figure whose very name inspires terror. His martial arts are unfathomable, and his schemes are flawless. Admired by Prince Yan, he is hired at great expense to assassinate Prince Jin. Sima Changfeng, Prince Jin's favorite general, repeatedly foils Tianyi's plans. But Prince Jin is suspicious by nature, so Sima is never given an important position. He therefore joins forces with Princ 64Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 108 The Gray-Robed Agent of Great Wei: An Old Friend Returns Through Wind and Snow 大魏青衣：风雪故人归 [Alternate history, court politics, the martial world, power struggles, martial arts, multiple heroines, no System] As the winds rise over Great Wei, a man in blue sets forth. He stakes his life on the game and wins half a move against Heaven! With an age of chaos on the horizon, who will shape the world? Qingyi Bailu placed third in the imperial examinations, only to become a puppet magistrate controlled by the Taiping Sect, with his life no longer in his own hands. Just then, Gu Xiaolou transm 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 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
- 110 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
- 111 The Swordsman’s Shadow, the Sword’s Radiance 侠影剑明 The jianghu is a vast and profound realm. It is more than simple fighting and killing. It is a proving ground for the human heart, a grueling contest between conviction and desire. In the jianghu, glory can crumble in an instant, and empty fame is like a bubble, vanishing with the wind. A true hero does not walk a path strewn with flowers, but holds fast to the scales of justice even in the dark. The jianghu seems free, yet its shackles are real; everyone is penned in by the fences of rules an —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 Classic Wuxia: Subduing Dragons and Taming Tigers 传统武侠擒龙缚虎 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 The Martial World: From the Start, I Won Over My Master 武林：开局从拿下师尊开始 [Multiple Heroines] + [Invincible] + [System] + [Not a Mindless Power Fantasy] + [Wuxia World] + [Dynastic Strife] + [Spear Arts Prodigy] + [Ensemble Cast] + [No NTR, Read with Confidence] The early chapters lay the groundwork. The main wuxia plot takes shape in the middle and later stages. Also known as The Divine Goddess Conquest System. Five great dynasties, plus the various factions of the martial world. Ji Changye transmigrates into a wuxia world. His original body followed his master, cult 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 Conquering the Martial Arts World 纵横武侠世界 He came, and then he left again. In every martial arts world, he left behind a legend. The last disciple of the Huashan Sect: see how he makes the reverse ascent, traveling from the modern era to ancient times. 4Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 115 The Seven Emotions Tribulation 七情劫 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Seven Emotions Tribulation: To seek treatment for his illness, Tan Yonglun moves into Cold Moon Painting Studio, home of the reclusive physician Ba Hu Gong. There he meets Zhu Zhenzhen, a kind and innocent young woman suffering from the strange affliction known as the Seven Emotions Tribulation. She is the daughter of the fallen Jianwen Emperor. The condition is peculiar: giving free rein to any of the seven emotions or six desires could put her life in danger. To pro 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Wuxia: Starting with the Evil-Warding Swordplay 武侠：开局辟邪剑法 This is a practice project, and a story written in the style of classic wuxia! So this book has a rather old-school wuxia feel! The protagonist will face some setbacks and be bullied at first. He won't rise to prominence until later. A note to all readers! 217Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 I Have a Sword, Unmatched Beneath Heaven 我有一剑，天下无双 [Wuxia + xuanhuan + high martial arts + court politics] The vast land of Shenzhou is divided into three kingdoms, each harboring its own schemes. The martial world is rife with sects, and the major powers fight without end. Beyond the borders, powerful enemies encircle the land, eyeing Shenzhou hungrily. In this colorful, magnificent wuxia world, some pursue the grand ambition of unifying Shenzhou, some dream of becoming celebrated heroes of the martial world, while others simply wish to live ou 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 The Heaven-Slaying Tyrant Blade 诛天霸刀 [Martial arts + no System + the jianghu] I wield a blade of honor, To cut down all who defy the way. I play the hero and win the beauty's heart, Then walk alone through a blood-soaked path, proud and unbowed. Were it not for demons and monsters descending upon the world, One more decree would be added to the Investiture of the Gods. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 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
- 120 Wuxia: The Strange Treasure 武侠之异宝 Qin An transmigrates to a martial arts world and gradually creates a system of wondrous treasures. The intellectual wealth he brought from his previous life lets him surpass countless prodigies and become the greatest under heaven. Yet the only thing he cares about is the promise: “May I win one heart, and may we never be parted, even when our hair turns white.” 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 The Sword Immortal: A Wuxia Tale 武侠小说剑仙传说 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Sword Immortal Legend: Du Tiesheng wondered to himself what was going on. Fangfang had already set the book on the table and beckoned him over. “Come here!” Du Tiesheng hurried over! The book on the table now appeared to be about five inches long and four inches wide. It was covered entirely in fine plain silk, and its cover bore several plum-blossom seal-script characters: The Secret Manual of Qingcheng's Opening of the Abode. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 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
- 123 Beyond the Imperial City 皇城之外 [Fantasy + Martial Arts + Comedy + Face-Slapping + Revenge + Romance + Family and National Feuds + Comeback + Martial Arts Supreme] A fateful encounter, A conspiracy that shakes the heavens, Several scenes of bloody vendettas in the martial world, And a few passionate romances! Intricately tangled, Bound together in countless ways, They unfold into a tale that will break your heart. They say that loving one person makes you love the city they live in. But what kind of story could unfold when one 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 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
- 125 Wuxia Crossover: Starting with Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 综武：从天龙开始 When he woke up, the protagonist discovered that he had become Murong Fu, the unfortunate figure from the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Fortunately, he had a golden finger to rely on, giving Murong Fu a way to survive and make a life for himself. Looking at his cousin, whose eyes held only him, Murong Fu vowed not to repeat the mistakes of the original story... 440Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 126 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
- 127 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
- 128 Aren’t I a Hero? 我不是大侠吗 Li Zhibai transmigrates into a historical timeline where Cao Cao died at Wancheng and Liu Bei made three attempts to restore the Han dynasty. But that isn't even the strangest part: this is a martial arts world. And in a martial arts world, of course he should become a hero. Unfortunately, fate drops him into a battlefield amid chaos and almost lets him starve to death. Luckily, he is rescued by the Saintess of Langhuan and her party as they flee south, and so begins his journey through the mart 25Reads6.6Score10614d adds
- 129 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
- 130 A Martial Arts Prodigy Transmigrates to a Wuxia World 穿越到武侠世界的练武奇才 [Transmigration + Martial Arts + Jin Yong + Character Growth] Heaven’s Decree is a triple-A masterpiece set in a world of martial arts. Huan Xin accidentally transmigrated into the game world and became a wanderer. Unfortunately, from the start, he had the “Seven Absolute Meridians of Supreme Yin” constitution, forcing him to endure the agony of cold poison every day. Fortunately, he also came with the god-tier talents “Prodigy of the Qilin” and “Iron Bones, Golden Body.” His formidable aptitude 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 Laughing at the Azure Clouds 笑苍云 Leng Feng arrives in another world wearing nothing but a pair of shorts. With nothing to his name, he starts at the very bottom and keeps striving toward the top, overcoming trial after trial and difficulty after difficulty, until at last he can watch the world’s storms with a smile. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 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
- 133 In the World of Comprehensive Martial Arts, I Get the Black Pagoda from the Start 人在综武，开局获得黑级浮屠 Xiao Ming transmigrates into a comprehensive martial arts world, becomes a secret agent for the Great Zhou Dynasty, and binds himself to the Strongest Martial God System. His beginner's gift is the seventh level of the Yijin Jing, Black-Level Futu. His inner energy is as deep as the sea, black energy swirls around him, and blades and spears cannot pierce him. He only wants to quietly complete missions and save up lottery points, but his terrifying strength keeps pulling him into trouble: The sec 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 Carrying Wine 载酒 [Martial arts + low fantasy + no transmigration + no System] [The martial world + the imperial court + political intrigue + ensemble cast] In the stories told by the storytellers, the martial world is home to those who stand unrivaled in martial arts, those who can settle any matter under heaven with a single sword, those who are so compassionate they would suffer in place of all living things, those who dominate the nineteen lines of the board and boast that they would spare Heaven a single mov 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 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
- 136 Kunlun Inn 昆仑客栈 Yunlong, a disciple of the Kunlun Sect, spent a century in seclusion, and mastered peerless martial arts. Alas, when he emerged from seclusion, the sect had changed beyond recognition. Like a weary bird longing for home, he had nowhere left to return to. By chance, a bowl of plain noodles brought him to stay at a rundown inn on the road through Mount Kunlun. He changed his role in an instant, becoming an inconspicuous waiter. Once you step into the martial world, it’s deeper than the sea. Exp —Reads—Score25414d adds
- 137 The White-Browed Hero of Great Song 大宋白眉 This story continues the first three books. This is the fourth and final installment. After achieving his goal, the Great Song's White-Browed Hero retires from the world of martial arts. After the assembly of the Sages of the Three Teachings, Xu Liang stays home to teach his disciples. Xu Fang, the Silver Halberd Marquis, and his disciples come seeking revenge, while Xu Liang wins over Guo Tianju, the unrivaled master of Xuantian. Little Sword God Cheng Ruoyong joins forces with the twenty-two s 2kReads7.0Score10014d adds
- 138 Chivalrous Pursuit of Shadows 侠道追影 This is a conspiracy designed to "kill the body and destroy the heart"! The Hanshan Sect, the greatest sect in the martial world, is wiped out overnight. The assassin Gu Bujue and the swordsman Feng Lixiao leave the northern desert and return to the Central Plains to investigate, only to fall into a trap laid by Prince Ning. To rescue his master's wife, Liu Rumeng, Gu Bujue joins forces with Daoist Kongkong and the Seven Freaks of the Martial World. Along the way, they evade the pursuit and obst 18Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 139 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
- 140 Wuxia Novel: Silver Moon and Flying Frost 武侠小说银月飞霜 About Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel Silver Moon and Flying Frost: The righteous martial world, led by Qin Wangwo, Xiao Jiaojiao, Han Bohu, and Wang Shouyi, are all outraged by Second Master’s wanton slaughter of innocents. When they learn of his sinister goal, their anger only grows. To safeguard the martial world and spare the common people from devastation, the heroes unite and engage this evil force in a battle to the death. The story is full of twists and turns, with a thrilling plot that often 701Reads—Score10714d adds
- 141 Drunk in the Pine Breeze 松风醉酒 One volume brings an end to the old grudges of Tiandu; three years bury the injustice and suffering of the snowstorms. A young man breaks free of his cage, old friends reunite, a wrongful case resurfaces, and the martial world opens its gates. The old dynasty's blood has yet to dry, and storms are gathering in the martial world. The old affairs of Tiandu reach their conclusion; the search for proof in the martial world begins. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 The Jianghu: A New Storm Rises 江湖：风云再起 The wind sighs over the desolate landscape. A lone figure stands gazing at mountains that pierce the sky, while love, hate, and vengeance churn in the winds and clouds below. The martial world is vast, but where can he go? Burdened with a blood feud, he is also dragged into a world-shaking secret. Is it for love, for honor, for revenge, or for all living beings? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 The Windbound Wanderer 风归客 (No female lead) The martial world is ablaze with conflict, as bandits and powerful warlords carve out their own territories. Li Zhijian enters the world alone, carrying a Tang saber. He cuts down bullies, hones his blade and tempers his heart, finds a wise mentor and sworn brothers, battles formidable foes, and unravels sinister schemes. He builds a fearsome reputation with his saber and gathers allies through trust. From a passing stranger in the martial world to a leader of heroes, he wields 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 Daoist Magic Is Useless 道法无用 [No cheap tricks, not a power fantasy] Martial arts and immortal arts, with a consistent power scale. The young Daoist only wants to study medicine and cultivate the Dao in peace, but gets caught up in a fateful game between senior and junior disciples. From pawn to player: easier said than done. 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 The Great Yan Immortal Martial Path 大炎仙武 Gods and demons set the stage, wuxia gives it form. Prove the Way with the sword, and slay immortals with martial might! At its core, this is traditional wuxia, with smaller stories of mystery, horror, and crime solving woven into the plot. Expect plenty of martial arts battles and a story full of twists and turns. —Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 146 Chronicles of the Heroes of Jiuzhou 九州侠客录 Alone, he travels a hundred thousand miles; with a slash of his blade, he shakes the Nine Provinces. Ten years ago, two prodigies who made a name for themselves at a martial arts tournament drew the hostility of the Carefree Sect, one of the Four Great Sects. Before the tournament had even ended, a band of black-armored death soldiers ambushed them. Despite their grave injuries, the two worked in perfect sync and narrowly escaped death. But the Carefree Sect's retaliation that followed changed t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 Severed Wings 斩翼 A blade from five hundred years ago brought disaster to the martial world. A secret revealed five hundred years later would determine the fates of countless people. Love and hatred, old grudges and past events, all would find their place in the end. Now the Unbound Blade has returned to the martial world. What storms of bloodshed will it unleash? The mystery of his birth in the world beyond the martial world cannot stop him. He believes that one day, with his blade in hand, in this martial world 13Reads—Score214d adds
- 148 The Jiang Hai Tian Nine Tales 江海天九传 After saving an imperial princess, a down-and-out hero is drawn into a shocking conspiracy. Caught up in the machinations of various factions, he gradually uncovers the conspiracy and the truth about his own origins amid romantic encounters, opportunities, and trials. He takes in several princesses in distress and, with their help, slowly grows stronger, mastering abilities he can hardly keep hidden. The story is rich in the joys and sorrows of human relationships, the strategy and intrigue of w —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 The Soul-Seizing Banner 【夺魂旗】 Shangguan Ling travels through the Central Plains with her master, the reclusive hero of the southern frontier, Xie Dongyang. Along the way, they meet the silver-bearded swordsman Fang Baichuan. Fang says that the Soul-Seizing Banner, one of the Five Peerless Wonders of the World, has been absent from the martial world for more than twenty years, but has suddenly reappeared. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 Wuxia: My Infuriating Luck with Women in the Martial World 武侠：我那该死的江湖女人缘 [No System + no transmigration + scheming protagonist + wuxia romance + living off others while holding your own] Without a System or transmigration, we can tell a truly exciting story. Lin Youle was born into a prestigious sect, but had no interest in martial arts from childhood. Then, on a long journey down the mountain, he began a fantastical life in the jianghu... Want to see the protagonist slaughtering everyone in sight? Sorry, his martial arts are terrible. Even against a rooster, he onl 160Reads8.0Score—14d adds
