Novels like Where the Tides Settle
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- 101 The Sequel to Dragon’s Song 龙吟调续集 Introduction to the wuxia novel Dragon's Roar: Sequel: To read Dragon's Roar: Sequel, you should first read Dragon's Roar to understand how the story began and unfolded. Otherwise, the first chapter of this book may feel like it starts in the middle of nowhere. The synopsis of Dragon's Roar says: “After descending the mountain, Guo Feiying roamed the martial world with his sword, fighting for justice. At Turtle Mountain, he met Master Yunhai, who appeared once every three years. Master Yunhai re 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 The Legend of Ling Xuan: Fighting Against Heaven for You 凌玄传：为卿逆战苍穹 [Traditional Immortal Cultivation + Traditional Fantasy + the Myriad Worlds] Ling Xuan, a youth with sealed meridians, awakens the Chaotic Divine Body from humble beginnings. He keeps the power of three forms of cultivation hidden and rises against all odds. He meets brothers who would share life and death with him, and encounters Su Qingyi, the Ice Phoenix Goddess bound to him by fate. She carries the blood feud of her annihilated clan and is hunted across the Myriad Worlds. Swearing by his sw —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 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
- 104 The Kunlun Hero: A Classic Wuxia Novel 经典武侠小说昆仑枭雄 Introduction to the classic wuxia novel The Hero of Kunlun: Cui Pingzhi could no longer keep calm. His whole body seemed to tremble as he spoke, and his eyes were sharp and terrifying, like those of a hawk or falcon. Yet he knew how formidable his enemies were, especially the masked woman before him, whose clear, graceful bearing was like a jade grove. She was one of the very best, and he could not afford to let his guard down. The so-called First Floor, Second Halls, Three Altars, Four Gates, a 22Reads—Score414d adds
- 105 When the Red Blossoms Fall 将落红 Three hundred years ago, the Demon Sect invaded from the south, laying waste to the land of Shenzhou and leaving its people in ruin. At the crucial moment, an immortal in white returned across the sea and led countless heroes in driving back the enemy. Three hundred years later, with the reappearance of a Heavenly Spirit Root, undercurrents stir across the land of Shenzhou. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 Clouds Over You 君有云 Ten Li Langdang was home to the Academy, where the Confucian Sage held sway. Beneath him were nine Gentlemen and three hundred Confucian scholars, making it the place in the world with the greatest concentration of scholarly refinement. Whenever an Academy disciple was elevated to Gentleman, they had to proclaim a single phrase aloud as the maxim of their life. They would devote their whole lives to striving in accordance with that phrase, which was known as a “Gentleman's Word.” Su Baiyi, Feng 1.7kReads9.4Score22714d adds
- 107 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—14d adds
- 108 A Man in White in Chenliu 陈留有白衣 [Political Intrigue, Court Politics, Jianghu, Romance] In the six-hundredth year of the Daqing dynasty, the depraved Emperor Huang builds Epang Palace and constructs Guangling. Corpses litter the land, and the world is unjust. Rebellions spring up everywhere, Daqing collapses, and the realm is divided into four kingdoms: Chenliu, Daxing, Nanzhao, and Shangrao. For the next three hundred years, Chenliu grows dominant, poised to claim the entire realm. The other three kingdoms conspire together an 57Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 109 Who Still Speaks of Chivalry? 何人还说侠 The jianghu is full of legends, but the tales about him are especially unusual. A fearsome aura of evil, a steadfast heart of chivalry. He does good deeds, yet bears a villain’s reputation. The jianghu remains the same, yet it is a new jianghu all over again. Let this tale slowly unfold. Come, listen as the story is told. The young are like poetry. Come along with me. Measure the world with your footsteps. See the human world with your own eyes. Roam the jianghu with your heart and spirit. 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 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
- 111 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
- 112 The Sword Named Yi Er 剑名一二 None of us are exceptionally talented. In the vast sea of people, some of us are even rather ordinary. But our lives are not hastily scribbled poems. When the fog clears and daylight breaks, we will surely see the lighthouse in the distance and keep moving through the long years until we become the protagonists of our own stories. So please, again and again, save yourself from the fire and the flood. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 The Ancient Road of Yelang 夜郎古道 A crystal wolf fang brought the Gu family a calamity that wiped them out. A Yelang bow became an object coveted by both the righteous and the criminal underworld. A naive young man and an innocent young woman were unwittingly drawn into the feuds and vendettas between rival sects, only to find themselves trapped in the Miao lands, with no choice but to fight. Behind each strange tale, bizarre rumor, and supernatural incident lies a maze of mysteries, all pointing to the ancient Yelang Kingdom, d 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 A Sword Through the Mortal World 凡尘一剑 Three thousand years ago, the apocalypse descended. The sages of the Three Teachings vanished, the Martial Saint fell, and the sun and moon lost their light. Lu Chen gripped his sword and gave his body to the Dao. Three thousand years later, a young man emerged from the mountains of the north. Reborn into another life, he cut down with a single sword every immortal above and every ghostly fiend below. 29Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 115 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
- 116 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
- 117 Lament of the Autumn Rain 秋雨叹 Autumn Rain Lament is a gripping wuxia novel about the legendary journey of Lu Jueming, a young hero who endures countless hardships in the martial world and ultimately becomes a grandmaster. When his family is suddenly wiped out, Lu Jueming has no choice but to enter a world of grudges, rivalries, and tangled affections. As he searches for the truth, he meets a group of like-minded friends. Together, they face powerful enemies, overcome crises, and grow stronger. The martial world is treacherou —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 Eternal Night 永夜 If you ask me whether people can change their own fate, I don't know. But refusing to accept my fate is the fate of me, Ning Bei! 22Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 119 The Broken Blade of Tianya: I Protect My Wife as She Becomes Empress 天涯断刀行：我护夫人成女帝 [Powerful from the Start]+ [Light Transmigration]+ [Court Intrigue]+ [Martial World Feuds]+ [One Heroine Romance]+ [Leveling Up]+ [Rise to Godhood]+... “My lady, we agreed to take revenge together. Why have you changed your mind?” “I... I just want to leave with you and never look back.” At the end of the war between the four kingdoms, Wang Fuyuan, the Southern Dynasty’s greatest swordsman, supreme commander, and slayer of a hundred, abandons the road to wealth and high office and returns to ser 6Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 120 The Sword Comes from Righteousness: Carving Bold Words into the Great Wall 剑自浩然来：我在长城刻猛字 My new work is out! You can find it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 222Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 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
- 122 Our Jianghu 我辈江湖 (A world of martial honor, court intrigue, an ensemble cast, swordsmanship, one female lead, no System) The world’s great heroes rise in our time, yet the moment we enter the jianghu, the years rush by. Three thousand sword auras soar to the heavens; a hundred thousand pagodas crumble at a touch. Turning clouds and rain is but a casual act; in court, we make our moves with a laugh and a toast. A thousand autumns of imperial ambition vanish in an instant; all that remains is a lifetime's drunken 278Reads6.3Score10614d adds
- 123 A Youthful Song of Longing 少年长歌 The twenty-first year of the Mingzheng era. A young man walks out of a ruined temple. With a single sword stroke, he turns the entire martial world upside down... Chat group 73Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 124 A Minor Official in Chang'an 长安一小吏 [Traditional Fantasy + One Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Demon Hunting + Revenge] Everyone moves the pieces on the board. Black and white stones fall, and corpses litter the land. From a mound of ants, one little ant crawled out… Qin Kai was once an ordinary soldier who had left the border army. In Chang'an, he worked as a low-ranking constable. But when a great demon suddenly appeared in the capital, Qin Kai was drawn into the fray. Along the way, he unexpectedly uncovered a number of se 68Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 125 The Last Embroidered Uniform Guard: The Inn 最后的锦衣卫之客栈 In the early Qing Dynasty, He Guan, who once served in the Ming court's secret police, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, goes into hiding among ordinary folk under a new identity. He wants to forget his bloody past and live a normal life. But a job, a violent criminal, a mysterious death, and an inn draw him back into the fray, forcing him to take up the sword he'd put aside. When an extraordinary person appears in a hidden corner, his life can no longer return to peace. 80Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 126 Tracking! Tracking! The Disappearing Black Knight 追踪！追踪！消失的黑骑 After a mysterious band of black cavalrymen slaughter a village, they vanish into the capital of the Kingdom of Song. Shen Ye, who has stumbled upon one of the eight ghostly blades from the Heavenly Emperor’s Sword Tomb, pursues them there to avenge the dead, only to be drawn into one conspiracy after another. As he searches for the truth, he meets a bold swordswoman in red, a noble princess of Dongxia, a proud young general, and the gentle Miss Xiao. With each strange incident, the conspiracy g —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 Snow Flies Over the Mountain Pass 关山飞雪 [Wuxia + Court Politics + War + Schemes + No System + No Transmigration] “Your destiny is noble beyond words, yet you are fated to live your whole life alone and unsupported.” At court, he is a wise ruler with the power of life and death. He wages war in every direction and brings the barbarians to heel. In the martial world, he gradually rises to become the strongest Martial Emperor. His fame spreads throughout the realm, and heroes bow before him. Can he finally break the curse of fate and fin 68Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 The Immortal Dynasty 仙朝 “The sunset over Yingdu is the most beautiful sight in all the world.” “Too bad I’ll never see it again.” Gu Min smiled as he gazed at the morning glow and said softly, “The great edifice has fallen. I have faded into the crowd.” 91Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 129 A Sword Returns with Spring 春归一剑 If a cry of the phoenix had not stirred the winds along both banks of the Qinhuai River once more, spring would have remained lifeless and dim at Lake Jiyue. That year, the snow from north of Qingzhou finally crossed the Luo River, and the entire continent of Fourteen Provinces fell into a silent, bitter cold. Amid the swirling snow, he picked up his sword, as if taking up the past once more. 204Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 130 The Immortal Path: I’m Really Just an Ordinary Civil Official 仙道：其实我只是个普通文官罢了 The young man traveled far and wide, seeing countless magnificent wonders, as well as countless absurdities. Some said, “May you grow wings and transform into a fish of the Northern Sea.” Some said, “Scatter my path of grass and trees; shatter my cup of colored glass.” Some said, “To fulfill the wish in my heart, I would have Jingwei fill the sea.” As he walked between heaven and earth, the young man laughed softly and said: “Follow your heart, and heaven and earth will hold no restraints.” 317Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 131 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
- 132 The System Set Me Up from the Start, but Led Me Down the Path to Invincibility 开局被系统坑却带我走上了无敌路 System, Martial Arts Chen Wen, the owner of the Peach Blossom Inn in Peach Blossom City, summons Li Hanyi from the start. With a summoning system that rewards punishing evil and promoting good, he becomes invincible. Whether they’re great scholars of the Qian Kingdom or princesses, he won’t show any of them the slightest courtesy. If the prefect’s son dares to provoke him, he’ll send him straight to the Western Paradise. Then one poem takes the world by storm, earning him countless admirers. E 160Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 The Sword Falls, the Story Begins 落剑起 A sword case rests beneath the pillow. It enters dreams and keeps them company, a way to remember those gone and give shape to longing. A head of black hair has turned white. He thinks of the one he left behind, though they can never meet again in this life. All he can do is forge a sword to hold his yearning. Where is the jianghu? What is it like? Three kingdoms stand in a stalemate, and war rages without end. Where can he go from here...? 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 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
- 135 Immortal Rise in the Azure Waves 仙起沧澜 Everything is fate, and everything is destiny. No matter how many times the cycle of reincarnation turns, in the end, time will keep correcting the mistakes that were made. What is predetermined cannot be changed... Starting with this life, Meng Fusheng wanted to change the future, but he never imagined that everything he did would ultimately come to nothing. A conspiracy had followed him from beginning to end. Everything he thought and felt was being watched closely... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 Swordheart Chronicles: Seeking the Way in the Mortal World 红尘问道剑心录 [Serious drama] + [Wits and strategy] + [Questions of human nature] + [Classic xianxia] Whether protagonist or supporting character, everyone is “human” first, and only then a “hero” or a “monster”! This isn’t a story where everyone is defeated in three moves and extraordinary opportunities are everywhere. In this jianghu, few can defy fate and remake their lives. More often, people are helpless before the mundane world. Few battles can destroy heaven and earth; far more are contests of wits, dr 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 Emei 峨眉 He cultivates through wind and snow, seeking the Dao and questioning immortality. A young tavern boy sets out from Shu with the last wishes of an elder. The jianghu and the imperial court, love and hate, joy and sorrow. Behind the path to immortality, a shocking secret about Mount Emei slowly comes to light... 615Reads7.1Score10114d adds
- 138 EN A Pawn's Passage 过河卒 The world is a game of chess, and its people are the pieces. Qi Xuansu is a pawn that has crossed the river: there is no turning back, only pressing forward. 105Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 139 Flying Swords, Beheadings, and a Carefree Wanderer 飞剑，斩首，逍遥客 (Slow-burn story) Ye Baiyi, once hailed as the greatest sword immortal of his age, suffered a crushing defeat in a carefully laid scheme. As a child, he was forced to flee to the capital with his master’s corpse. Later, in an attempt to stabilize his cultivation, he manipulated a woman, never imagining that it would cost her life. He watched her die on Lovesick Lake outside the capital, and was consumed by guilt. So he faked his death, vanished from the world, concealed his identity, and laid pl 726Reads7.1Score10314d adds
- 140 The Way of the Carp Hero 鲤侠道 [Ancient Martial Arts + Court Politics + One Female Lead + Ensemble Cast + Tang Dynasty] Stir up the Purple Star Enclosure! Li Xingyuan travels through a chaotic age with his sword, only to find people everywhere suffering and starving. He gathers talented people from every corner, determined to bring lasting peace to the world. In an era when rites and music have collapsed, regimes change one after another, and the ruling class schemes against itself, how will he survive? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 The Last Embroidered Uniform Guard: A Blade Without Edge 最后的锦衣卫之悍刀无锋 In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the eunuch faction led by Wei Zhongxian seized power, throwing the court into chaos and persecuting anyone who opposed them. When the new emperor took the throne, he purged the faction. Wei Zhongxian killed himself out of fear of punishment, while his followers were either demoted or imprisoned. The new emperor appointed Cao Huachun of the Directorate of Ceremonial to investigate and overturn wrongful convictions from the previous reign, and to hunt down 125Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 142 Sword Intent and the Stars 剑意星辰 [Traditional Fantasy + Swordsmanship + Underdog’s Rise + Romance + Revenge + Alternate Martial World + Comedy] What is the Way of the Sword? The sword is the king of all weapons, and swordsmanship honors sword intent… What is the jianghu? Swords are neither righteous nor wicked; people are good or evil. That is the way of the jianghu… Linglong asked with a smile, “Then what is the jianghu…?” Lin Xingchen smiled and replied, “Wherever you are, that’s the jianghu…” 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 I Was Just a Wild Weed, but This Black Cat Has a Spirit 我本野草，奈何黑猫有灵 A Xing is an orphan with extraordinary insight, able to see through people's hearts. Cool and detached, she has only her black cat for company as they roam the world, making their home wherever they happen to be. She had planned to travel everywhere with her cat and become a teacher, but a hidden enemy kept pursuing her relentlessly, leaving her no choice but to embark on the path of cultivation. Cultivating immortality as a mortal is fraught with hardship, yet it seems her luck is finally turni 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 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
- 145 Cultivating Immortality with a Hundred Beauties, Starting from Guixu 百美修仙，开局归墟 Transmigration + Hundred Beauties Album + the Myriad Worlds + decisive and ruthless Synopsis of Hundred Beauties Cultivation: Starting in the Guixu In the forbidden land of Guixu, the graveyard of the Myriad Worlds, Qin Chen opens his eyes amid chaos. As the power that devours spirits gnaws at his body, an ancient scroll in his sea of consciousness, the Hundred Beauties Album, suddenly awakens. It can collect the Dao insights of beauties from across the heavens and inherit the legacies of powerf —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 The Jianghu Executioner 江湖劫命人 The martial world is a blood-soaked hell, where survival depends on the edge of a blade. Wang Mu, a lone-wolf hunter, is cold and merciless, living off bounties offered by the authorities. On a rainy night at a temple, he feigns weakness and strikes back; in a rocky ravine, he fights his enemies in a pool of blood. Every moment is a test of life and death. With the System's help, he hones his martial skills for one purpose: to stay alive. His heart is closed off, with only a lingering concern fo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 The Martial World Explodes 武林大爆炸 True kung fu has never feared being passed down. No martial art is inherently superior or inferior; the difference lies in the person. Cui Shanying began training in martial arts as a boy and went undefeated his entire life! He takes on the world, fights in the ring, and faces life and death. His name rings out in the north and spreads across the south. Blood and storm forge the path of a generation’s grandmaster of Xingyi boxing! 2kReads8.4Score15714d adds
- 148 The Legend of Zhuoyun's Great Wilderness 灼云大荒传 [No transmigration + no wish fulfillment + slow burn + pure wuxia + schemes and counter-schemes + throwing oneself into the game] The moment he was born, an old Taoist passed down everything he had learned to him. By the age of three, he was already the “Person of the Year” at Zhuoyun Pass. At seven, his master gave him a lock and told him to go play around with it, using it to take down the old villains of the martial world? “But Master, I’ve already played away my family’s home. Won’t people c 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 From the Start, I Scavenge the Battlefield and Find My Way to Unrivaled Power 开局战场捡破烂，捡出个天下无敌 When Heaven itself has fallen, will you scavenge among the corpses just to scrape by, or take up your sword and deliver a powerful cure to this ailing world? Qin Lü is an orphan who scavenged weapons from mountains of corpses after the war to trade for food. The first things he learned were not benevolence and morality, but how to survive like a stray dog. Then an old man in white showed him that even the fury of an ordinary man could summon thunder from the heavens and divine weapons from the s —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 Chronicles of Swords and Storms in the Jianghu 剑行江湖风雨录 (A traditional, purely classical wuxia story + romance + thrilling revenge + feuds and grudges + love and hate + criminal investigations + treasure hunting) (This is not a fictional setting. It takes place during the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty. The platform automatically added the “alternate history” tag after the contract was signed.) Someone once asked: What is the jianghu? What is The Record of Wind and Rain? The jianghu is wherever people are. Where there are people, there are feuds and 107Reads—Score—14d adds
