Novels like A Sword Chills the Stars
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- 1 Wuxia Crossover: Every Sworn Brotherhood Makes Me Stronger 综武：只要结拜就变强 Lin Anzhi transmigrates into a world where the martial arts heroes of many realms converge, becoming a low-ranking constable in Seven Heroes Town. A constable with virtually no martial arts skills could lose his life at any moment in a world packed with powerful figures. Luckily, he has a sworn brotherhood System: as long as he swears brotherhood with someone, he can gain their abilities. "You swore brotherhood with Bai Zhantang and obtained the Sunflower Acupoint-Pressing Hand." "You swore brot 277Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Records of Seeking the Dao in the Great Mysteries 太玄寻道录 Northern Wei in Turmoil: Buddhism and Taoism Clash Beneath Mount Taixuan Story Background: In the seventeenth year of Taihe under the Northern Wei, on the eve of Emperor Xiaowen's move of the capital to Luoyang, Qin Yifeng, a twelfth-generation disciple of Xuandu Temple on Mount Taishi in the Song Mountains, is sent by his master to escort the Huangting Scripture down the mountain. Along the way, he is drawn into the thousand-year undercurrent of the conflict between Buddhism and Taoism. At this 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 From Green Mountain to the Martial World 我从青山去江湖 One is a young nobleman from a marquis’s residence, the other a down-on-his-luck wandering swordsman. One is the foremost prodigy among Daoist disciples. What sparks might fly between the younger generation of the martial world? How did the pride of a marquis’s residence end up as a disciple of the Sword Immortal, and what twist of fate lies behind it? The Shadow House’s quiet return, the plot of a mysterious shaman on the Mongolian grasslands, the mysterious powers of the Holy Church in the Wes 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Saber’s Song, Sword’s Cry 刀吟剑啸 The first appearance of a treasure sparks conflict in Hengzhou, and the clash of blades and spears sets the entire jianghu ablaze. In this vast world, this boundless jianghu, everyone is a protagonist, and no one is. It is filled with all kinds of people: some hate evil with a passion, some are brilliant strategists, some possess extraordinary skills, and some keep their abilities hidden. They gather for all sorts of reasons, whether for profit, revenge, justice, or loyalty... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Tianya: The Twin Stars 天涯双星记 Fantasy cultivation + thrilling power-ups + gets better with every chapter + give it a try, you won't get lost Once a mortal swordsman, he stumbled upon the path to immortality through a stroke of fate. He searches for his master's whereabouts and forms a bond with seven treasure maps. He watches the winds shift across Skyhawk, and scales the peak above the clouds. He unravels the mysteries of the Spirit Void and journeys far to the South Sea in search of clues. … Step by step, layer by layer, 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 A Flute, a Sword, and a World of Mortals 一箫一剑一红尘 Across the vast Jianlan Continent, the martial world is ever-changing, and a legendary tale is beginning to unfold. Lu Yao, a young disciple of the Jianlan Sect, has trained in the martial arts under his master’s careful guidance. But after his master’s departure, Lu Yao must leave Lingyun Peak behind. Carrying his master’s hopes and the precious Wind-Riding Art, he sets out on a journey through the martial world, full of unknown dangers and challenges. On his way down the mountain, Lu Yao meets —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Sword of Jianghu's Twinkling Stars 江湖繁星剑 Pure, classic wuxia. The martial world’s greatest secret lies hidden within a sword. As the protagonist Lin Qingfeng grows, the long-buried events of the past gradually come to light… No transmigration, rebirth, or System, just the love, hate, and tangled relationships of martial heroes. There is no absolute right or wrong, good or evil, only difficult choices made out of necessity. 3.4kReads6.7Score26214d adds
- 8 I Have a Sword: A Moment of Eternity 余有一剑，刹那永恒 After transmigrating to the Tianxuan Continent, Yu Xiaoyu is chosen by the “System” and assumes he is the player destined to save the world. He has no idea the System is a game fabricated by the Heavenly Dao, designed to turn him into a puppet and use him to eliminate the threat posed by the Reversed Sundial Sword. When the ancestral sword he carries awakens and the truth emerges about how Ye Bai, the Sword God from three hundred years ago, defied heaven in battle, Yu Xiaoyu finally understands: —Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 9 Great Swordmaster: Thunder-Viewing Sword 大剑豪：观雷剑 This is an unconventional novel about a System. Swordsmanship + slow-paced storytelling + traditional wuxia in the first half + fantasy elements in the second half + mystery + current affairs What would you do if one day you transmigrated into a martial arts world, only to discover that every enemy around you had transmigrated from the modern world and possessed a “System”? How would you face them? On a summer night filled with cicadas, a meteor shower suddenly streaked across the sky. Along —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 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—14d adds
- 11 Divine Realm Tower 神域塔 (This is not a power fantasy. The story is long and moves at a slow pace, so proceed with caution if that bothers you.) Do you have the courage to face the fear of the unknown? What would you do if one day you suddenly discovered that everyone in the world was going to disappear, and you were just an ordinary person? Before he met Bai Cheng, Nan Song was just an unremarkable country boy like the rest of us, dreaming of becoming a great hero. But fate works in mysterious ways. Perhaps it was all —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Wielding the Brush as a Sword 执笔作剑 People know that in a scholar’s hands, a brush can write a person’s life, and a stroke can stir the winds and clouds. Few realize that in a cultivator’s hands, it can also grasp the radiance of the stars and become a sword, pointing straight toward the Great Dao. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Alone in the Mortal World 独立人间 The jianghu is full of wonders, and young heroes have it best! With one sword, they dare challenge the heavens; with a single word, they can destroy immortals. In this boundless world, who will rise to power? Above the firmament, who dares call themselves supreme? In this treacherous world, in this passionate jianghu, heroes rise together and the myriad heavens descend. Who will stand above the rest, atop the peak of heaven and earth, to cut down the sky, destroy the immortals, and shatter the f —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Righteous Sword of the Vast World 浩然天下浩然剑 A pot of wine, a sword. Dressed in blue, I head north with my sword. The world is vast, full of wonders. The human realm spans Jiuzhou, with four seas and five lakes. I am the carefree lord of Qingdu’s mountains and waters, blessed by heaven with a wild and unrestrained nature. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Tales of Three Capitals 三都风云志 Are there still pure idealists in today’s society? The idealism in this book is not a star hanging high in the heavens. It is the difficult trek through the mud of a troubled age, the sincerity to do what you know cannot be done, and the solitary courage to march forward even when faced with thousands. Idealism has never been romantic. More often, it finds itself on a brutal battlefield of schemes, betrayal, and survival. True idealism is not about seeking perfection. It is the courage to see —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Forbidden Arts: The Living Dead 禁术：活死人 The lost work of Hua Tuo, The Green Satchel Book, supposedly has the miraculous power to bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bare bones. But why has it become a forbidden art among Hua Tuo's descendants? The Iron Sword Sect has stood tall in the martial world for decades, yet in a single night, its leader massacres every last member. What sort of conspiracy lies behind this? And what bitter suffering and bloodshed does it conceal? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A Middle-Aged Man’s Wuxia Dream 中年大叔的武侠梦 [Traditional wuxia + no System + invincible hero + soul transmigration + mystery-solving + growth + no mindless plot] A middle-aged man finds himself in the body of someone with an innate martial physique from the start, and gradually learns all kinds of wondrous martial arts. Through one adventure and mystery after another, he reaches the pinnacle of martial prowess, founds the world's greatest sect, sweeps away countless scoundrels from the martial world, and brings balance between the martial 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 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
- 19 I Eat Wild Beasts in the Mountains 我在山里吃野兽 A new kind of wuxia, where every punch lands with bone-crushing force. A human beast driven mad, tearing off limbs with his bare hands and biting away half a head with his gaping maw. A murderous maniac who wields skulls as weapons. How can a sect with a century of history protect itself? Who says wuxia must always be about serving the country and its people? Open this story and step into a different kind of martial world! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Mandarin Ducks’ Martial World: One Sword Through Dust and Wind for Thirty Thousand Miles 鸳鸯江湖：风尘一剑三万里 Lin Yueqi was an ordinary scholar who accidentally killed a thousand-year-old toad, bringing disaster upon his family and the village where he had grown up. From then on, he was swept into a shocking conspiracy. Danger lurked at every turn, with traps layered upon traps. In this vast world of martial arts, how many people could he truly trust? In the teeming mortal world, he met Yu Qingyan, the “Penglai Heroine,” and became entangled in a torturous romance. A love that defied death, brotherhood, 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 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 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Azure Flame Heaven-Restoring Art 沧炎回天诀 The illegitimate son of a military family, born with blocked meridians and deemed a hopeless martial arts talent. After accidentally swallowing the deadliest poison in the world, he has only three months to live. Yet he is dragged into a struggle over an unparalleled martial arts manual, hunted by the martial world, and, by a stroke of luck, wins the recognition of a thunder beast. Then his entire family is massacred, and through a twist of fate, he is captured and forced to become a human Gu... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 A Sacrifice to the Jianghu 江湖祭 On the land of Jiuzhou, harmony reigns on the surface, but turmoil lurks beneath. Numerous martial arts sects have sprung up, while forces in the surrounding kingdoms eye the throne, each hoping to seize power and rule Jiuzhou. At just twelve years old, Yan, a household servant of the Zhu clan, lords of a fiefdom in the Eastern Kingdom, loses his playmate. After killing the murderer with his own hands, he flees the Zhu household and begins his journey as a hero of the martial world. Along the wa 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Zhang Jiufeng, the Carefree Wanderer 逍遥张九丰 After The Return of the Condor Heroes, the Southern Song is conquered by the Mongols, and nearly all the righteous masters are wiped out. With the martial world under the control of court assassins wielding mind-control techniques, how will a little beggar master peerless martial arts, thwart the evil plot, and eventually roam the martial world with beautiful women at his side? (Zhang Sanfeng appears and his growth is described in the novel, but he is not the protagonist.) 234Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Book of Wishes 如意经 A manual said to contain peerless martial arts has become the object of everyone’s desire. As schemes and treachery spread through the martial world, a thrilling tale of the martial arts world unfolds... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 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
- 27 The Youth in Blue 青衫少年郎 The martial world is a painting. Its figures are all different, great and small alike, and every one is a stroke in the picture. Great and small stories alike are its very essence. How much elegance can a young nobleman, who thinks all day of avenging his mother, add to this painting? 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Lone Star, Cold Moon, Frost 孤星冷月寒霜 Synopsis of Zhuge Qingyun’s wuxia novel Lone Star, Cold Moon, Frost: “Lone Star,” “Cold Moon,” and “Frost” are three exceptional martial artists, each with a unique skill: “The Lone Star Is Never Alone,” “The Cold Moon Is Never Cold,” and “The Frost Never Melts.” Together, their names are renowned throughout the martial world. As it turns out, the Lone Star and Frost were bound by a romance long ago. “The Handsome Lone Star,” Ma Erping, had a sweetheart when he was young. Pure of heart and no pa 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Sword Blossoms Like a Rainbow 剑花如虹 Synopsis of Gu Long’s wuxia novel Sword Blossoms Like a Rainbow: The sun rose, and morning light pierced the clouds, scattering countless golden scales across the boundless blue sea. It was the third dawn since Liu Hanyan had set sail. Over the past two days, Liu Hanyan had occasionally sat cross-legged in the cabin to regulate his breathing and circulate his energy, yet he remained vibrant and handsome, without a trace of fatigue. The old fisherman, however, had been at the helm day and night f 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Chronicles of Iron Hooves and the World 铁马乾坤录 Cavalry appears, the Qianlong era awakens, and war dust rises along the road to battle. Generals are gifted, soldiers steadfast, while the martial world’s turmoil tangles in old grudges. How can a princess’s deep love leave the heart at peace? In prosperity, there are sighs; in decline, there are sighs. Deep within the palace, women’s resentment and sorrow fill the six courts. Love entwines, hatred binds, and bonds of gratitude and affection are hard to resolve, ending in illusion. Iron cavalry —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Martial World and the Dynasty 江湖与王朝 There is a city in this martial world called Weizhou City. In this realm stands a dynasty known as the Jingchu Dynasty. A new emperor ascends the throne, Prince Jing launches a rebellion, and cavalry tramples across the martial world. With the dynasty on the verge of collapse and the martial world in turmoil, a young man fond of wearing white, burdened by the feuds of his family and his country, rises from a top-tier wastrel to the very peak. Beneath Weizhou City, a battle will decide the fate o 8Reads—Score214d adds
- 32 Killing Intent in the Frost 杀气飞霜 Travel the martial world as a hero; prove the Way as a Confucian. This is The Heroic Confucian Way! Legend has it that the peerless demonic saber known as Frost-Killing Aura appears once every eighty years, and never remains in the world for more than twenty. Whoever obtains it is destined to be a lone star cursed by fate. By a twist of fate, Han Che, the eldest young master of the Four Excellences, becomes the saber's fourth owner. What fate will this demonic blade bring him? This is a heartfel 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Martial World of Emperor Zhengde: The Divine Land Heroes’ Hall 大明正德帝的江湖：神州侠义堂 Who rules the martial world? Who leads the Divine Land's Hall of Chivalry? What does it mean to follow the way of chivalry? History records that Zhu Houzhao, the Zhengde Emperor of the Ming dynasty, was praised sparingly and criticized often, earning a reputation as the most pleasure-loving emperor of all time. But the real Zhu Houzhao was a young emperor with grand ambitions. He purged corrupt officials and eunuchs such as Liu Jin, crushed the Mongol invasion, and personally led an expedition a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Twelve Bars of the Eastern Wind 东风十二阑 A scion of a prestigious family × a fiendish maiden of the Demon Cult A legendary sword reappears in the martial world Factions from every side step forward to compete Will it be love and hate, with vengeance pursued and grudges repaid? Or will lingering shadows follow as hearts pledge themselves to one another? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Heavenly Iron Ice Sword 天铁冰剑 Everyone has hopes and aspirations. Some are ambitious and dream of uniting the martial world; some are caught up in romance and yearn only to stay together forever; others study diligently and pursue knowledge without pause... Whatever you seek, there is a path to it. Stray from that path, and you may lose your way. In this work, Sky Iron represents the ultimate pursuit of personal ambition, while the Ice Sword represents the humanity and moral boundaries one must uphold by following the right 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 36 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
- 37 Storms Rising: The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 风起云涌之笑傲江湖 He transmigrated as Lin Pingzhi, the seventeen-year-old young master of the Fuwei Escort Agency, and gained perfected Sunflower True Qi. The Qingcheng Sect arrived ahead of schedule, and the martial world would never be peaceful again... 44Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Daoist Sect's Little Sword Immortal 道门小剑仙 In this world, it is only right for Daoists to cultivate the Dao and swordsmen to practice the sword. It is as natural as eating when hungry and drinking when thirsty. Yet a young Daoist who came down from the mountain of the Daoist sect wants to claim the title of the world's greatest swordsman and wear that crown himself... 217Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 39 A World of Dust, Yet Not a Speck Touches My Robes 红尘万丈不沾衣 "Back then, in the wilderness, I was nothing more than a piece of meat in the eyes of all those beasts." "It was she who turned me from a rotting piece of flesh into something human, brought me back to the Cloud Sword Sect, gave me the surname Yun, and prayed to the gods for my safety and well-being." "Whether it's the Red Lotus Society or the various factions of the martial world, anyone who stands in my way will face my Yunying Sword Umbrella. I'll shatter their schemes and rescue Mother and 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 A Jianghu Prelude 江湖前传 Since ancient times, those without virtue or principle have occupied mountains as bandits; the righteous and benevolent have occupied them as kings; while those who embody virtue, principle, righteousness, benevolence, and wisdom have made them their home. Those of great virtue in the past are now petty villains; those once without honor now strive to make a living and look after themselves. Yet in times of chaos, the capable emerge in droves. Those who have found the Way hold fast to their true —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Nine Heavens, Nine Swords 九天九剑 [No System] [Swordsmanship Prodigy] [Passionate] [Decisive and Ruthless] Yan Chixia, born a concubine's son, has been bullied by his stepmother and older siblings since childhood. By the age of six, he has already experienced the harshness of the world. After his father dies of illness, his stepmother locks him in the woodshed... After ten years of confinement, he unexpectedly obtains peerless martial arts, breaks free from his cage, and sees daylight again! “I have scores to settle with the Yan —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Heaven’s Dao Tower: I Enforce Heaven’s Will, for I Am Heaven’s Dao! 天道楼：替天行道，我即天道！ [System] [Wulin] [Decisive and ruthless] After transmigrating into a lawless, chaotic age and surviving a calamity, Yang Dao obtains the Heavenly Dao System and a miraculous pocket space, the Heavenly Dao Tower. He can earn Heavenly Dao Entries by rooting out traitors and corrupt officials, punishing evil and promoting good, carrying out Heaven's will, training Heavenly Dao assassins, and leveling up. These entries randomly grant him all kinds of extraordinary martial arts, which he can master i —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Heaven's Revelation, Dust Left Behind 天启绝尘 The prosperous Tang Dynasty declined, followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. The realm fell into turmoil, unification seemed out of reach, and wandering scholars traveled the land… After war forced the Zhong clan, a prominent Youyun family, to retreat into seclusion behind Tianlong Mountain, their descendant Zhong Tianqi took up his sword and roamed the jianghu with the help of a wandering hero, seeking revenge for his country and family. [It’s not easy to write while working a day job —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Vermilion Phoenix Needle 丹凤针 The story revolves around the Tiangang Fortress, using a mystery-solving approach to depict the contest of wits and strength between good and evil. Its central theme is that good will always triumph over evil, while familiar wuxia elements include young masters, learning peerless arts, and competing for martial arts treasures. Blending traditional wuxia plots with detective work was a defining feature of Sima Ling's later novels. Du Xiyan is an upright, learned, and highly skilled young man, an 241Reads—Score10314d adds
- 45 Chronicles of a Chaotic Age 清风乱世录 A century ago, Yang Feng, an unparalleled master, fell in a world-shaking battle. That moment set the stage for the rise of another genius: the young Lin Qing. Join the author in witnessing their love and hatred, their joys and sorrows. From a mere household slave, he will gradually ascend to become a legend of the martial world. Will he follow the same path as Yang Feng? 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 The Legend of White-Browed Hero, Part Two 大宋白眉传第二部 After the All-Nations Martial Arts Tournament comes to an end, Xu Liang and the others set off on a new journey. The Thousand-Faced Butcher Lou Shan has resurfaced in the jianghu, and Xu Liang's group goes after him, leading to a great battle at Dongting Lake. Tao Sangu travels thousands of miles in search of Shu'an, and the two find love. The Three Upper Sects join forces with the Beggars' Guild in a bloody battle on Mount Wuyi. The Black-and-White Cult reinstates the Golden Lamp Formation and 4.7kReads7.3Score14214d adds
- 47 Love Beneath a Cold Sword 寒剑情 One is invincible, with a pure and devoted heart. The other is peerlessly beautiful, with the grace of a fairy. The martial world is treacherous, and love runs deep. They face life and death together, sharing every rise and fall. Willing to brave danger and stand against the whole world, they ask: What is love, really? 23Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 48 I Have a Cauldron That Can Refine Ten Thousand Medicines 我有一鼎可炼万药 (Alchemy + Imperial Exams + Defending the Nation) Though born into poverty, he harbors ambitions that reach for the heavens. He never meant to fight for supremacy, yet somehow found himself on the path to kingship. A simple, kindhearted young man emerges from the mountains, living by the teachings of the sages. He ventures alone into the martial world, enduring hardship as he grows stronger and stronger. With a hoe of dark iron in hand, he champions the weak and sweeps through every corner of th 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Twin Phoenix Banner: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说双凤旗 Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel, Twin Phoenix Banner The Zhenyuan Escort Agency loses a valuable shipment, so its chief escort, Wang Zifang, has no choice but to set out in person and seek help from Zhao Tianxiao, leader of the northwestern martial arts world. Rong Ge’er, just twenty years old, is ordered by his mother to ride out alone and help Wang Zifang find the missing shipment. The masters of every major martial arts sect have been poisoned. A “Plea for Life Conference” is held atop Junshan Isl 389Reads—Score10614d adds
- 50 A Knife from the Start 开局就送一把刀 Watch as the young Qi Xiao carves his name into legend with a single blade on the path of the jianghu. 9Reads—Score—14d adds
