Novels like A Sword Chills the Stars
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- 151 Fists Rise in Midsummer, Swords Point to Midwinter 拳起盛夏，剑指寒冬 [Traditional Xianxia + Swordsmanship + Two Heroines + Exceptional Talent] A tiny mountain town, a story as vast as the world. The burden of national and family vengeance, and the secrets of the former dynasty, all fall on Yu Zheng's shoulders. He has practiced boxing since childhood, but he doesn't seem particularly talented. "Uncle Zhang, am I not very good at boxing?" "Actually, you're quite talented. It's just that my standards are too high." But a few years later, the first time he takes up 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 I Was Crippled from the Start, but My Master's Wife Taught Me Peerless Swordsmanship 开局被废，师娘传我绝世剑法 My new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 153 The Holy Sword, Frost in Flight 圣剑飞霜 The novel's overall structure is quite systematic: the “One Emperor” stands against the “Holy Maiden.” Beneath “One Emperor” Huangfu Gu are the “Three Dukes.” The “One Emperor and Three Dukes” belong to the evil faction, while the “Heart Pool Holy Maiden” leads the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects, the alliance of justice. The “Holy Maiden” possesses the “Holy Sword.” Whoever wields it is effectively the leader of the martial world and can command the heads of the Five Sacred Mountains Sword S 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 A Nonconformist's Journey Through the Jianghu 江湖非类行 [Wuxia romance + villainess lead + ensemble adventure + satisfying power fantasy + light mystery and detective work + righteous revenge] Once every hundred years, yin and yang fall into chaos in the mortal world, and ghosts roam in broad daylight. Rumor has it that the chaos plaguing the land is all the fault of the Wuxiang Guards, and anyone who sees them should kill them. The Wuxiang Guards' assassin Gu Xue leaves the mountain after completing her training. Along the way, she meets five people 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 155 Life Is but a Dream, So Let the Young Roam 浮生若梦，且随少年游 [No System + xianxia + ensemble cast of young heroes + dark humor] The hall master of the Worldly Affairs Hall has been feeling rather frustrated lately. Ever since she was chosen as the Guardian of the Realm, she has treated the martial world like her own child, carefully nurturing it for over three hundred years. On the surface, the martial world seems peaceful, but in reality, each generation is worse than the last. This child really can’t handle being spoiled. It’s infuriating! Mu Yu pondere 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 156 Transmigrating into The Return of the Condor Heroes to Save Xiaolongnü 穿越神雕，拯救小龙女 Transmigrating into The Return of the Condor Heroes to Save Xiaolongnü 9Reads—Score214d adds
- 157 The Unrevealed Sword Shadow 剑影未明 War fires blaze across a chaotic world, while the jianghu is beset by storm and sorrow. Fang Shiyi carries a blood feud of epic proportions. He spent ten years training in the mountains, yet made no progress at all. He could only watch as the people closest to him faced danger, powerless to protect them. With no other choice, he gambled his life and reversed the flow of his meridians, all so he could wield a blade and sword and hold fast to what he believed in. Badly wounded, he descended the mo 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 A Colorful Jianghu 花花江湖 This is a world of splendid blossoms, a martial realm of flashing blades, and a filthy, squalid age... Twenty-five years ago, Gu Xingfan, eldest daughter of Gu Lunyong, master of the Gu Manor, was kidnapped and disappeared. Twenty years ago, someone spread false information, sparking a war between the Gu and Tang families that left countless dead and wounded. Long Gu, the heroine of the Six Heroes of Xiling, died of poisoning. Thirteen years ago, four young children witnessed a horrific scene a 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 A Streamer's Revenge 主播复仇记 Lin Yan, the genius esports streamer known as “Frostflame,” is being ruthlessly exploited by her boss when she receives news that her family home is being demolished. Her compensation includes ten properties in Xinglan Bay and tens of millions in cash. She hurls the keys at Zhang Qiang, terminates her contract, and founds Frostflame Studio. She turns the properties into a streaming base and shelters vulnerable streamers who are being exploited. Her sudden wealth draws covetous eyes from all side —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 160 Chronicles of the Xiaoxiang Night Rain 夜雨潇湘记 The Xiang River flows on, but when will the grudges and feuds of the martial world finally pass like running water? Bloodshed and violence follow people everywhere. Even if you are a legendary hero, how can you escape the fate of this world? See how a single long sword travels to the ends of the earth! 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 161 I Have a Sword That Can Sever Love 我有一剑可斩情 A fantasy romance with love at its heart and fantasy as its backdrop. [No transmigration] [No System] [No pocket dimension] What is love, that it makes people pledge their lives to one another? Mandala, a young disciple of the Buddhist Wuchan Sect, is a carefree, gallant young hero, despite his Buddhist upbringing. Ten years ago, the first masters of the Buddhist and Daoist sects, Mandazang and Taiyi Dao, both perished in their clash. To prevent the Nirvana Tribulation from descending, Taiyi Dao 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 162 The World-Destroying Serial Killer 灭世杀人狂 Synopsis: Crime profiler Shen Wei is reborn seven days before the apocalypse. She discovers that Jiang Linfeng, the lover who died saving her in her previous life, is actually the one who opened the “Door.” As she uses her profiling skills to investigate the truth, she encounters supernatural phenomena and is hunted by a mysterious organization. Gradually, she uncovers the secret of Jiang Linfeng’s dual personality: his primary personality loves her, while his secondary personality is an agent o —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 The Tale of a World Without Heroes 无侠记 [Sacrificial Power System] [Multiple Heroines] [High-Octane, Heartbreaking] [Ensemble Cast] The flowers on the far shore bloom on the far shore; the waters of the River of Forgetfulness flow through the River of Forgetfulness. To be without chivalry is not to be without feelings, but to be without self. Trading precious memories for the power to protect others is a bargain that leaves no room for hesitation. The emperor's power has fallen into other hands, and sects stand everywhere. The protago 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 Memories of a Rainy Night 夜雨忆阑珊 The Ye family fell into decline a century ago, and now it is all but gone. The second young master, Ye Tianyu, bears a heavy burden and faces life-and-death trials to kindle a flame of hope for his family. As the times change, his love for the heroine grows ever deeper. There is brotherly devotion, and there are women who give him their hearts. Set in an alternate history, this story follows the protagonist as his family falls from power and he fights to survive. There is no right or wrong, only —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 A Heartbroken Journey Through the Martial World 碎心江湖行 The jianghu is a furnace, with love and hate as its fuel, tempering a bond destined to break hearts. Born into poverty, young swordsman Hai Chenyan enters the jianghu on nothing but sheer courage. From a naive, inexperienced martial arts novice, he endures trials of life and death to become a once-in-a-generation sword prodigy. While investigating the secrets of his master’s sect, he encounters the mysterious Kou Ziyi, heir to the Southern Border Gu Sect, cold and beautiful as frost, yet with a 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 Ming Dynasty Bounty Hunter: Soul-Sundering Saber 大明捉刀人之断魂刀 The gallbladder of a ten-thousand-year-old demon dragon, a blade forged from eight thousand vengeful souls. How could either be anything but a rare treasure? Grudges and passions, love and hate without end. Behold the passionate saber-wielder and the heartless swordsman, beneath the jianghu’s rainy night and the lamplight that burns through ten years... 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 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—14d adds
- 168 Walking Beneath the Hidden Moon 隐月行 The second book is now available. [Detective Mystery] + [Wuxia] Song Shiyu has barely stepped into the martial world when he encounters a strange and mysterious case. While investigating the truth, he meets Nan Yihuan, a cheerful yet sharp-tongued young woman, and Yuanxiao, an honest and simple-hearted boy. The martial world is full of deception, and strange events happen one after another. The three join forces and roam the jianghu, weathering all kinds of t 4Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 169 The Sword Immortal’s Poetry Lies in Wine 剑仙诗在酒 Li Qingxi stretched and yawned. “Dad, I want to see the martial world, to see all the romance and beauty of life, climb Kunlun Mountain, see the Qiantang River tides, see...” “We’re broke. You’re not going anywhere,” his father said, sounding a little angry. Li Qingxi first offered incense to his mother, then knelt and kowtowed. “Mother, today your son is setting out to roam the martial world on horseback. Please watch over me along the way. I’ll only be gone for a year or so.” A sudden breeze b 861Reads—Score10014d adds
- 170 Crimson Snow, Dark Frost 绛雪玄霜 Crimson Snow and Dark Frost is a series of wuxia novels by Wolong Sheng. It mainly tells the story of the male lead, Fang Zhaonan, who is drawn into the martial world while seeking revenge for his sect, and the female lead, Mei Jiangxue, who fights for justice in the martial world. They face off with wits and courage at the Mount Tai Gathering of Heroes, in the Valley of Death on Nether Mountain, in battles at Shaolin Temple, in a bloody fight at the Blood Pool, and in the final showdown at the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 171 The Blood Sword of the Martial World 血剑江湖 No transmigration, no cultivation, just a story of the jianghu! The wind rises in the jianghu and dies away there. Amid the mists and illusions, all that remains is a burning desire to uphold justice! The jianghu is the hot-blooded young man, the courage to fear nothing, and the regrets of things that once appeared but could never be held on to. The Demon Sword has returned, and life and death hang in the balance! Ling Yu, a brilliant and refined young gentleman, and Xiao Lishang, the purehe 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 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
- 173 The Heavenly Dragon Armor: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说天龙甲 Introduction to Tianlong Armor, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: On a lush plain south of Mount Mang in western Henan stands Xuanji Fort, renowned throughout the martial world. Pines, bamboo, and flowering trees line the grounds outside the fort, while rare flowers and plants spread across the landscape, creating a feeling of peace and elegance. The fort's master, Zhuang Guanyu, the famous hero of the Heluo region, has a daughter named Xuanji. She is a peerlessly beautiful woman whose dazzling loo 163Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 The Return of the Condor Heroes: Sectarian Intrigues 神雕后记：教派风云 What happened between the later years of The Return of the Condor Heroes and the early years of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber? How did the rise of the Ming Cult and the founding of Wudang and Emei shape the martial arts world of the Central Plains? What stories lie behind Zhang Sanfeng, Baisun Daoren, Yanbo Diaosou, Guo Xiang, Yang Dingtian, Dujie, and the others? Come and find out! 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 175 Decisive Battle at Qingshi City 决战青石城 Qin Feng, the emperor’s chosen “Greatest Expert Under Heaven,” and the jianghu’s most mysterious swordsman, “Ghost Sword,” agree to settle things with a duel outside Qingshi City, at Yanguibu. Their meeting draws spectators from across the land. But the moment Qin Feng arrives in Qingshi City, he is targeted for assassination, and the mysterious Blood God Cult seems to have laid an ambush well in advance. After several clashes among the three factions, an old feud from the jianghu twenty years a 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 176 Sword Shadows Beneath the Moon 月下剑影 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Sword Shadows Beneath the Moon: Now these two were about to be joined in marriage. It was naturally wonderful news! A perfect match of talent and beauty, who wouldn't admire them? The entire county seat of Guan County was in an uproar. People crowded outside the Jiang family home in Dujiangyan and all the way to the banks of the Min River estuary. The streets stretched for more than ten li, packed with onlookers. Everyone waited for the Jiang family's bridal processio 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 Transmigrating into a Martial Arts World: Invincible at the Cliff's Edge 穿越武侠：崖边无敌 After transmigrating, the protagonist arrives in a turbulent martial arts world. There is no painstaking cultivation marked by caution at every turn, nor any winding journey of trials and tribulations through the martial world. He stands alone on a cliff, already at the pinnacle of the world, sweeping through the martial world with invincible might, shattering its established order and writing a legendary tale of a transmigrator who appears out of nowhere and looks down upon all beneath heaven. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 The NPCs Call Me a Hero, but I Love Looting Corpses NPC叫我大侠，其实我酷爱捡尸 Trapped in a game, everyone calls me Hero Pan. Only I know the truth: I’m just a corpse collector who survives by listening to the dead speak amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 The Broken Dragon in the Abyss 残龙在渊 One man can face three thousand armored foes; one hero can secure Yanmenguan. A traditional wuxia novel written in the style of Jin Yong, but not fan fiction. Not a power fantasy, with a very slow start and suspense driving the story. The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils era has passed, and Guo Jing has yet to be born. Another thrilling story unfolds in the martial world. No darling who gets along with everyone, only an ordinary man who grows stronger with every setback. No hero who leaves a trail of b 180Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 180 The Grudges of the Hong and Miao Clans 洪苗恩仇录 Zi Ji had two disciples, Hong Shi and Miao Liang. When they received their master’s martial arts teachings, the two disciples each followed a different path. Hong Shi took the direct approach, while Miao Liang went in the opposite direction. Thus were born two entirely different martial philosophies. This also planted the seeds for the later Hong-Miao rivalry... Amid this conflict, Zhuang Fei, one of the story’s protagonists and a descendant of Hong Shi’s school, endured great hardships and even 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 Record of the Blood Blade of Langya 琅琊血刃录 In the twelfth year of Yonghe, as Northern Wei cavalry invaded the south, rumors spread through the martial world that the Heavenly Craftsman's Secret Manual had resurfaced. This rare book, which recorded Mohist mechanisms and ancient martial arts, drew the elite forces of two great clans, the Langya Wangs and the Chenjun Xies, and also set the refugee warlords of the Six Garrisons in the Northern Dynasties plotting in secret. Xie Zhao, a swordsman of humble origins bearing the grudge of his fam 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 Tales of a Hero in the Flames of War 侠客烽火传 In the late Ming and early Qing, young Li Tong is born into a martial arts family and watches his parents get killed by their sworn enemy. After escaping, he stumbles into a cave and learns peerless martial arts. He becomes a chivalrous hero, joins the resistance against the Jin, launches surprise attacks on their soldiers, defends his homeland, and avenges his parents. Later, Li Tong marries Wanyan Xue, and they have a daughter, Nianxue. He retires to a small town and teaches her martial arts. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 183 The Hidden Hero of the Martial World 风尘侠隐 Synopsis of Feng Chen Xia Yin, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: The reclusive hero Luo Jiufeng and his wife, who live on Mount Heng, are suddenly besieged by dozens of powerful enemies. Both die bitterly in the wilderness, and their two children are taken away. Five years later, the handsome and dashing Luo Yanqiu completes his training and sets out into the jianghu with sword in hand to avenge his parents. The head of the Snow Mountain Sect, Daoist Zixu, gathers powerful figures from the underwor —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 The Song of the Chang'an Blade 长安刀歌 After the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the Great Tang, the imperial court is shrouded in intrigue, and turmoil is rising once more in the martial world. Various forces lurking in the shadows are stirring, while remnants of the previous dynasty, merchant guilds, bandits, robbers, reactionary factions, and assassination organizations have all hidden themselves across the Great Tang. The most dangerous of these, and the one Li Shimin fears most, is a reactionary faction like Dou Feng's, which seems pois 7Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 185 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: Senior Brother Is Righteous to a Sinister Degree, and the Sword Sect Is Doomed 笑傲：大师兄正得发邪，剑宗要亡 Also known as The Anti-Smiling, Proud Wanderer [Traditional wuxia + mystery and wild imagination + power struggles + multiple storylines] Huashan Sword Sect disciples Feng Buping, Lang Bujing, Cheng Buyou, and Cong Buqi make one last desperate stand against fate to defend the sect’s final remnants of glory. Can they succeed? 1.9kReads—Score—14d adds
- 186 Smoke and Rain in a Flourishing Age 盛世烟雨 The martial world is like a young woman anyone can dress up as they please. The imperial court is no different. The court and the martial world have never been worlds apart. Every story holds an unresolved destiny. Beneath the moonlit skies of the Nine Provinces lie the hopes of ordinary folk and wandering heroes for a peaceful life... 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 187 Flying Sword, Singing Sleeve 袖剑飞吟 [Swordsmanship + Fantasy + Martial Arts + Xianxia] The greatest sword technique under heaven: Sleevesword Flying Song. It burst onto the scene, said to have been created by a young man in blue. What was the young man’s surname and given name? Stay tuned. 9Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 188 In Search of Lost Relics 寻遗记 [Content warning: Traditional wuxia + a protagonist with no gender. Thanks to their disguise skills, they sometimes take on female roles, but are male most of the time. Readers of any gender can identify with them, so the story is in first person. Apologies. I'll focus on the writing to give everyone the best reading experience.] This is The Jianghu Record of Lost Treasures, written from my memories. I seek the rarest treasures in the world and record the strange and wondrous tales of the jiang 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 The Golden Phoenix Scissors: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说金凤剪 Introduction to Jin Feng Jian, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: Chaos erupts at the Prince of Jin's residence in Nanjing, and the princess consort is murdered. Chief Constable Yang recruits the young hero Yue Xiu to investigate the bloody crime. Having inherited the teachings of an extraordinary knight, Yue Xiu is unmatched in the world with his fists, palms, and weapons. When the young hero arrives at the Yang residence, he meets Miss Yang Yuyan by chance. Not only is she exceptionally beautiful 56Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 190 Cooking Wine with a Sword 剑煮酒 Over 1.5 million words, so there’s plenty to binge. A slow-burn, traditional fantasy cultivation novel. True cultivators pursue yang, while demons and evil forces follow yin; martial artists wield qi and blood like smoke and fire. Not a mindless wish-fulfillment story, and not a hot-blooded tale. [Daily Life + Swordsmanship + Immortal Fantasy + Chivalry + Treasures + Spirit Pets + Jianghu] The heroes of the world are born in our generation, yet once we enter the Jianghu, the years slip away. I 152Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 The Hidden Dragon of Shaolin 少林龙隐录 In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the empress switches her infant son, the crown prince, with an orphan from Shaolin to keep him safe. The prince, given the Buddhist name Xuchen, grows up at Shaolin. When a fire breaks out in the scripture library, a dragon-shaped birthmark on his chest is revealed, leaving the abbot secretly shaken. At eighteen, Xuchen leaves the mountain to fight the Qing and save the people. He meets Mu Linxue, a woman commander of the rebel forces, Yun Jinghong, an und 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 192 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: I Am Yue Buqun 笑傲江湖：我是岳不群 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: I'm Yue Buqun 723Reads—Score1014d adds
- 193 The Inner World of Wuxia 里武侠 A world of Lovecraftian horror with martial arts. (Someone called it a strawberry dumpling today, which was a little…) The hard parts of writing martial arts are the fights and the worldbuilding. For Lovecraftian horror, it's keeping the unknown unknowable. I think I've done a pretty good job with the fights, and I hope everyone enjoys them. As for the Lovecraftian story, all I can say is that this is basically Lovecraftian Musou. After all, the protagonist has a giant alarm clock-like ability s 4Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 194 One Sword to Immortality 一剑化长生 Wu Changsheng, known by his Daoist title Changshengzi, grew up alone, dull-witted and taciturn. All he ever wanted in life was the immortality his master had told him about. So, during a year of severe drought, he refused to leave a jujube tree that had never flowered but was now laden with blossoms. In the end, at the age of one hundred, he starved to death where the founding patriarch had shed his mortal shell. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 The Wuxia Novel: The Shadow of the Red Lantern Hero 武侠小说红灯侠影 Introduction to the wuxia novel Red Lantern Hero's Shadow: The story is quite simple. The young hero Leng Yueping does a good deed by rescuing someone named Mo Huan. But after freeing him, Leng is trapped in a cave by the very man he saved and nearly dies. Later, an earthquake saves his life. Once out, the young hero searches everywhere for the ingrate who repaid kindness with betrayal, determined to get revenge. 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 196 The Tale of An Ning: A Song of the Jianghu 安宁传之江湖吟 [Pure historical setting + light wuxia + palace intrigue + farming and business + sisterly friendship + inspiring growth] Beauty is no calamity, and the jianghu is no place to settle. Behold the great land before us, where young heroes toast one another and speak of their dreams. Love, friendship, and family are all essential parts of a fulfilling life. Women, too, can ride into the jianghu; women, too, can wield swords to defend their homes and country. A daughter must be self-reliant. If I was 39Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 197 Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre: A Tale of Pearls and Jade 倚天屠龙之珠玉传奇 During the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, Japanese pirates and bandits ran rampant, and chaos gripped the martial world. The Lianghe Gang secretly colluded with the Japanese pirates, setting off a storm across the martial world. While protecting the family of the court official Lord Yu, the young Bai Xianyu and Wang Niuer uncover a shocking secret. They decide to expose the Lianghe Gang’s plot themselves, strike back against the pirates, and safeguard the nation. This is a thrilling and peri 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 A Hero's Unbridled Passion 天纵侠情 Too young to know how perilous the mountains and seas could be, he plunged into deep ravines and raging floods. At first, he faced fierce tigers with ease. With a fearless heart, he roared to the heavens, nocked an arrow, and drew his carved bow. After years in the martial world, he wandered alone with a blue steed and an iron sword. From north to south, all admired his extraordinary gifts. He braved the storm head-on and subdued a flood dragon with his bare hands. “Linjiang Immortal” Young Kang 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 Listening to the Waves of the Immortal River 仙河听涛 A small-town boy who was meant to be a substitute for someone else accidentally obtained an immortal's blessing and escaped his certain death. From then on, he stepped into an eerie, unpredictable world of cultivation, a world of immortals, demons, evil spirits, and monsters. With only the flying sword in his hand, the boy made his way through it. Fellow disciples, friends, and enemies, one by one, came to life upon this stage. Would they fall along the way, leaving only sorrow behind, or would 854Reads8.0Score10314d adds
- 200 Tales of Wulin Heroes: Dragon Shakes the Clouded Wilds 武林群侠传之龙震云野 By a twist of fate, a good-for-nothing young man from the modern world transmigrates to an unconventional wuxia world, where he embarks on an unforgettable journey of adventure... 18Reads—Score—14d adds
