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- 1 Qiao Feng Conquers the Martial World 乔峰笑傲江湖 Qiao Feng lived a life of chivalry, only to die ingloriously at Yanmen Pass! To avenge his family, Lin Pingzhi was willing to castrate himself to practice the Evil-Warding Sword Manual! To revive the Huashan Sect, Yue Buqun was willing to castrate himself to practice the Evil-Warding Sword Manual! Who can say for certain what is right and what is wrong? Qiao Feng’s soul enters Lin Pingzhi in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What kind of breathtaking martial-world tale will he write? 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 A Century of Life and Death 百年生死 This is the sequel to Peerless Finger, set in the jianghu a hundred years later. Some make the jianghu their foundation. Some weep for a dear friend. Some have plotted for a hundred years, hoping to become one with the Tai Sui. There are grudges and farewells, ambition and greed. A sword unveils an island that has lain dormant for years. Behind the bronze gates lie riches enough to rival a nation, wondrous martial arts, and a perfect reflection of the greed in people’s hearts. 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 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
- 4 Storms Roil the Martial World 风雨乱江湖 Feng Buxiu was an insignificant nobody just starting out in the martial world. An accidental injury brought him into the care of a reclusive master. With the master’s devoted care, he gradually recovered, and then received the master’s true teachings. What he didn’t know was that he had already been dragged into a deadly struggle within the martial world... The Creation-and-Death Art and the Supreme Unity True Sword Art were split from a book called The Three Pure Ones’ Path to Immortality. It a 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Golden Saber, the Silver Sword, and the Hundred Flowers Palace 金刀银剑百花宫 Hao Bingyi, a disciple of the Tianlong Sect, is driven out after his father dies and his mother takes her own life for love. He wanders the martial world, where danger lurks at every turn, and becomes entangled in a passionate yet sorrowful romance with his aunt, Xu Fengjiao. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Pink Skull 粉骷髅 [After Gu Long, read Huang Ying] One of the six tales of terror: The Pink Skeleton The original novel for the Hong Kong action film of the same name, directed by Feng Cuifan. Xiao Qi, “the most handsome man under heaven,” was strolling by a lakeside when a fisherman's daughter was captivated by his looks and smiled at him. It was an utterly ordinary incident, but from then on, Xiao Qi began witnessing one terrifying, bizarre, and bloody scene after another. A Rakshasa demoness would appear from 53Reads9.4Score1414d adds
- 7 Ziyang, Son of a Jianghu Thief 江湖盗之子阳 The street urchin Xiao Haozi has a rough life. Orphaned at a young age after his master's death, he becomes a thief and relies on the Zhao brothers for survival. To protect Li'er, he gets embroiled in a murder case and flees for his life. He then encounters a blind Taoist priest, joins the Hushan sect, and sets out on the path of cultivation. Secrets shroud his birth, and he is drawn into court politics. After the court schemes against him, destroys his cultivation, and humiliates him, he is re 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 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
- 9 Spring and Autumn in an Instant: Years Across the Mountains 须臾春秋之岁关山 In the early years of Yuanxi, Bai Shunqing earned merit by helping the emperor ascend the throne and was appointed chief steward of the Nine Palaces by imperial decree. He laid the foundations of the Mandate of Heaven, gathered men of talent, and rode roughshod over the martial world. His nine eunuch attendants twisted the truth, eliminated their rivals, and seized control of the court. The martial world and the imperial court alike fell into his hands, leaving the realm in misery. Since the Bat —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Hero of the Age 当世英雄 Lan Nu’s origins are shrouded in mystery. Her martial arts are peerless, and her swordsmanship is hailed as divine. After completing her training, she descends the mountain to seek the enemy who wiped out her clan, making bitter enemies among the martial world and getting swept into a tangled whirlpool of conflict between the imperial court, the martial world, and her personal vendettas. After a series of strange encounters, she joins forces with Gu Suyou, leader of the Salt Gang. As they resist 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Sword Dance Amid the Flames of War 剑舞烽火 More than ten years ago, the righteous and evil factions fought a great battle. The righteous side suffered heavy losses, and the leader of the evil cult was killed. An infant and the cult's Grand Elder plunged to the bottom of a cliff together. Years later, a young man made a name for himself with a single fight at the Sword Appreciation Gathering. After learning the truth about his origins, will he avenge his father, or stay true to himself? All the grudges and passions are decided by the swor —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Legend of the Famous Sword 名剑英雄传 In the middle and later years of Emperor Xuanzong's reign during the Tang Dynasty, the realm falls into chaos as various factions rise and clash. The forces of the Xuantian Sect, led by the Yuwen Clan, seek to invade the Central Plains, dominate the martial world, and throw the realm into turmoil in their bid for supremacy. The righteous martial world of the Central Plains, led by Sword-Seeking Manor and Shaolin Temple, unites to resist them. Despite suffering severe disadvantages in the early a 141Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Shu Lord's Eight Swords 蜀主八剑 A traditional historical wuxia novel featuring an ensemble cast, with no transmigration and no System. It follows the martial world, political intrigue, and romance, amid a series of family and national feuds involving Song, Jin, Liao, Xia, Dali, and Japan. What is the martial world? It is a sacrifice made during a crisis at Shaolin, a formation broken on the Yan Yun battlefield, a cup of wine beside the red railings of Fan Tower, and a grudge settled by the sword during the Jingkang Incident. T —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Tales of the Jianghu: The Fengyue Tower 江湖传之风月楼 Love, hate, passion, and revenge, yet no trace of the past remains. A butterfly decree, a peerlessly beautiful woman, and a shocking conspiracy set off a wave of slaughter in the martial world. The Poison Doctor and his friends are swept up in a storm of bloodshed… A tale of the martial world: The Tower of Passion, also known as The Martial World’s Butterfly Decree. Danger lurks at every turn in the martial world, while passion draws you in. Please follow Yunlong and The Tower of Passion. With t 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 15 The Wuxia Tale of Yuan Ziyan 武侠小说袁紫烟传 Yuan Ziyan, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng Yuan Ziyan is a character in Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Emperor Yang of Sui gathered beauties from across the land in his harem. Since there were so many, he ordered people to divide them into three ranks, high, middle, and low, so he could choose among them. One of them, Lady Hou, was proud of her talent and beauty and refused to bribe the people selecting the women. As a result, she was sent to the Cold Palace. After Lady Hou took her own 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 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
- 17 When a Swordsmanship Prodigy Is Reborn with a Manual of Sword Techniques 当剑道天才带着剑法秘籍重生 Luosang has unmatched talent for the sword, but he was born with twin meridians that prevent him from cultivating inner force, leaving him a good-for-nothing. After an impulsive act, Luosang was reborn in another world. He discovers that this world prizes strength and pays no attention to swordsmanship. More importantly, his meridian problem is gone! Armed with all the sword techniques he committed to memory in his previous life, Luosang vows to reach the pinnacle of the sword! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Chronicles of the Cold Fireflies at the World's End 天涯冷萤录 Back then, when she was trapped in darkness, a heap of rotting weeds that no one cared about or even noticed, she was like a firefly, bringing her light. Sixteen years passed, severing their connection. When they met again, she didn't recognize her, yet she still saved her. He was the object of countless young women's adoration, a beautiful fantasy and hope she had cherished while hidden away in her chambers. Who could have guessed that their meeting would be so awkward? He was a divine constab 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Heartburning Chronicles 焚心录 [Wuxia] [Ensemble Cast, Serious Drama] [Revenge, Political Intrigue, and Twists] [Mad, Cunning Characters] [Devoted Romantics] [Complete, With No Rushed Ending] On the day of the wedding, flames engulf the manor. The famed Xi Jian Mountain Manor is reduced to ashes overnight. A young man is forced to take up a sword, an orphan girl seeks vengeance in blood, and a mastermind behind the scenes stirs up the world. The fates of three people intertwine as the secrets of the battle in the Stone Fores —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Brahma Sword's Heavenly Song: Turning Clouds and Cleaving Seas 梵剑天鸣之翻云斩海 A wuxia tale about the paths to adulthood taken by a poor boy and the son of a noble family. Their childhood meeting sets the story in motion. It follows the bond of friendship that will last a lifetime, and their determination to fulfill every promise they have made, as their story gradually unfolds. But keeping a promise is hardly as simple as a kiss, and nothing in this world goes smoothly. Can Jian Ming, born into poverty, break free of fate's chains and deliver a warning about the martial —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 From Tightening Screws to Breaking Through Time and Space and Becoming a Hero 打螺丝之打破时空成大侠 Young Yang Xiaohu, once an ordinary wage worker, stumbles into the martial world of the Ming dynasty and embarks on a thrilling adventure through its vast landscapes. Amid the power struggles between the great martial sects, he sets out on a perilous path through the jianghu, honing his skills, making friends, unraveling one mystery after another, and challenging the fate laid out for him. From pastoral countryside to ancient temples, from peerless martial arts to heart-pounding danger, this is —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Young Man's Encyclopedia of All Things 少年万物志 Xiao Zhan is the Qingyang Sect’s most troublesome disciple. To keep him from causing trouble, Situ Zhuri has forbidden him from going down the mountain. But clever as he is, how could he be content to remain trapped in such a tiny world? What he thought was “standing up for justice” was really just “acting recklessly,” and he has brought trouble upon his sect. How can he stay there now? Cast out by his master, he wanders the jianghu in search of a place to belong. When light and darkness intertw —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 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
- 24 Cup of Snow: Tales of Chivalry 杯雪：侠义录 I’m a new writer who loves wuxia, and I hope to see it shine again. I think I’ve always dreamed of becoming a writer, but reality and ideals often don’t align. You can’t have your cake and eat it too, but I think being able to write something at all is a good thing. This story has been in my mind for a long time, so long that even I’ve forgotten when it first appeared. Anyone who grew up flipping through Gu Long and Jin Yong’s books has a wuxia dream of their own: to roam the martial world and 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Ballad of the Wind 风之物语 [Traditional Fantasy] + [Historical Romance] + [Cultivation] + [Revenge] + [No System] In youth, he mastered the classics and histories; grown, he possessed both power and cunning. Like a fierce tiger crouching on a barren hill, he kept his claws hidden and endured. Life is unpredictable, and the world is full of treachery. A prince who wants no part of becoming Crown Prince, a fallen kingdom's princess burdened by a blood feud, and a Demon King bent on destroying the world: what sparks will fly —Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 26 The Jade-Breaking Saber 断玉刀 Also known as The Tale of the Purple Moon and Broken Jade A traditional wuxia novel, written as a tribute to the wuxia stories I once loved most. My writing may be nothing special, but I hope to improve with every chapter and do justice to those days when I risked getting scolded or having my books confiscated in class. Like most men, the protagonist is bold and kind, but also insecure and eager to please. I based the heroine on the mischievous girlfriend I imagine in my heart, fulfilling a chil 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Snow Whirls Across the Rivers and Lakes 飞雪满江湖 The Martial World and the Realm I am a wanderer of the martial world, braving frost and snow on my way. At dawn, I dance with my long sword; at dusk, I return and take my leave of the grand halls. The flash of a blade startles swallows and sparrows; the shadow of a sword cuts down insects and snakes. In the end, white bones have no tombs. What virtue do generals and ministers possess? A tribute to Jin Yong, offered with heartfelt respect. I present this humble work and hope you will forgive it 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Martial Path to Godhood 武极化神 A young man from a mountain village could have lived a quiet, ordinary life in the wilderness. But after he saves a martial artist in an accident, he gets drawn into the feuds of the jianghu. The struggle for survival hones his martial arts. See how he reaches the pinnacle of martial prowess and transforms into a divine being. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Legend of the Hero's Token 侠客令传奇 In the morning mist of Qingfeng Town, the sound of chopping wood at the Yuelai Inn had been the whole of Shen Mo’s life. That changed when a band of men in black set the inn ablaze one night, pointing at his father, Shen Xiaotian, and roaring, “Thieves of the manual must die!” Only then did he learn that his father had once been an heir of the Valley of Heroes, and that the True Meaning of Martial Justice and the stolen Netherworld Demon Tome had already dragged his life into the whirlpool of th —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 A Wandering Without Direction 无方游 [Slow burn + no System + no harem + not a power fantasy; a wuxia/cultivation/fantasy world, proceed with caution if these aren't your thing] A spiritual qi revival in a wuxia world (perhaps?) While everyone else is still caught up in the turbulent jianghu of the martial world, the protagonist has already embarked on the path of cultivation. In the arena, a martial arts master thrusts a divine weapon at his opponent. Then comes a clang, and the weapon snaps in two. On the battlefield, as two arm —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 What Martial World? I Call the Shots 什么江湖，还不是我说了算 [Transmigration] + [Martial Arts] + [Mystery and Wild Ideas] + [Feel-Good Action] + [One Female Lead] After finishing his college entrance exams, Gu Ming went out to eat with his classmates. He was hit by a car and left lying on the ground, unnoticed by everyone. He thought his life was over. But when he regained consciousness, he had arrived in a world of martial arts. Only, this place was nothing like the books. Here, He wanted to leave, but circumstances kept him from going. He wanted to let —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 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
- 33 The Legendary Heroes of the Central Plains in Wuxia Novels 武侠小说中原侠侣传奇 Introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel, The Legend of the Heroes of the Central Plains: The Legend of the Lovers of the Central Plains: Ximen Yushuang, leader of the evil martial arts sect Plum Blossom Gate, intends to unite the martial world, but is thwarted by Bai Xixiang, a brilliant young woman suffering from a terminal illness. Ximen Yushuang hates her to the core and wants her dead, yet Bai Xixiang's cleverness fools her time and again. The two women match wits across the martial world 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Legend of Little Swallow: A Martial Arts Novel 武侠小说小燕子传奇 About the wuxia novel "The Legend of Little Swallow": To force the Ming emperor's hand, Ma Wenzhong, the governor of Henan, conspires with demonic cults from both regions. They abduct a princess and hide her within the palace, throwing the martial world into danger. The palace is gripped by unease, strange incidents plague the martial world, and a storm gathers over the Central Plains. Jiang Qianli, Little Swallow, the imperial guard commander Wang Tong, and a group of other martial arts maste 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 From the Start with a Bowl to a Grandmaster 开局一个碗到一代宗师 Wuxia, no System, traditional martial arts. From the start, the protagonist Shi Tou has nothing but a bowl, relying entirely on luck and a little cleverness. In the waning days of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the martial world is in turmoil, beset by upheaval. The various factions maneuver in secret, each pursuing its own interests. Shi Tou, a young beggar, is drawn into one conspiracy after another and repeatedly outwitted. Watch as he grows amid constant danger, foiling schemes, 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Hanging Coffin and the Precious Sword 悬棺宝剑 A dream of swordplay shared by an ordinary person, and a swordsman who must endure hardship before achieving greatness. One finds the martial world as deep as the sea, while the other finds the court as deep as the sea: such is their helpless lot. Perhaps every one of us has dreamed of becoming a swordsman. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Peerless Poet and Swordsman 诗剑无双 In the second year of the Kaicheng era, the poet Jia Dao was banished to Shu. Along the way, a chance encounter led him to save a child’s life. Twenty years later, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Chen, sat on the throne. His achievements earned his reign the name “Great Governance of Dazhong.” The child grew into an adult, studying literature at Qinglian Academy and martial arts under the Taibai Sword Sect. But as the late Tang was swept by turbulent change, the young man ventured alone into the Ji 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Iron Swallow and Brocade Sash 武侠小说铁燕锦绫 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Iron Swallow, Brocade and Silk: This novel tells the love-and-heroics story of its four main characters: Tie Shouhua, Li Yanhong, Ye Yanjin, and Ji Ling. It is called a tale of “love and heroics” because the author writes love with tender, delicate sorrow and heartrending intensity, quite unlike the styles of Jin Yong, Gu Long, and Liang Yusheng. In a word, it’s heartbreaking. But the novel isn’t only heartbreaking; it also has its heroic side. For instance, Tie Shour 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Iron Swallow: A Sequel to the Wuxia Novel Brocade Silk 武侠小说铁燕锦绫续集 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Sequel to Iron Swallow and Brocade Silk: This novel tells the story of love and chivalry among its four protagonists: Tie Shouhua, Li Yanhong, Ye Yanjin, and Ji Ling. It is called a “romantic wuxia tale” because the author's portrayal of love is tender and intricate, heartrending and bittersweet, quite unlike the styles of Jin, Gu, and Liang. In a word, it's tragic. But the novel offers more than tragedy; it also has its chivalrous side. Tie Shourong earns the name “W 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 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
- 41 The Tale of the Chivalrous Thief 侠盗英雄传 In the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, the story unfolds in a small fishing village far from the noise and chaos of war. Zhang Caile is a country boy, born and raised in the village, who dreams of becoming a great hero. The story follows him from boyhood through youth, middle age, and old age as he pursues that dream amid turbulent times and the shifting currents of the martial world. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Three and a Half Moves to Conquer the Martial World 三招半式闯江湖 An ordinary boy from a mountain village studied martial arts under seven masters for eight years, painstakingly training in three moves. He ventures into the martial world, makes a group of friends, and is accompanied by confidantes. Watch as he rises to the top and fights bloody battles on every front. A tribute to traditional wuxia novels. 387Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 43 The Tale of the Swordsman and the Book 书剑侠义传 In the final years of the Yuan dynasty and the early Ming, powerful factions rise and fall as war spreads across the land. Ji Ziqian, a scholar from Jiangnan, rescues the wandering swordsman Qian Buyi, drawing him into the martial world. Court politics and the martial world, ghosts and fox spirits, all reveal the shifting nature of the human heart. People may be cunning, but there is still a sword beneath heaven, wielded by a scholar, that can soothe the heart. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Liu Ji, the Crouching Dragon Hero 卧龙侠刘基 Introduction to The Complete Collection of Wuxia Novels, Volume One: This collection was created to help wuxia novel fans find the books they love. It is divided into three volumes: upper, middle, and lower. It includes hundreds of outstanding works by renowned wuxia novelists from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with each novel presented in a single volume. Readers can find the novels they want by searching for the corresponding title and author. 1. Traditional Wuxia Novel: The Hero Liu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The Legend of the Heroes of Ming Pavilion 名阁英雄传 A wuxia novel infused with patriotism and the spirit of chivalry. Set during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty, it builds a vast martial world that stretches from street-side arenas to military life on the frontier, and then to the feuds of the jianghu. 2.2kReads—Score44914d adds
- 46 Wuxia: The Demon Sword Runs Wild 武侠之魔剑纵横 The Third Young Master's Sword, The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng, Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Number One Under Heaven: follow the heir to the Life-Taking Thirteen Swords as he roams the world of martial arts, cleaves the void with his sword, wanders freely in the world of Qin's Moon, and slays demons in Zhu Xian. (P.S. I'm new here, so please bear with me! *^_^*) 50Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 47 Blood and Jade: Gratitude and Revenge 碧血恩仇 He is an assassin, taking money to solve other people's problems. He is an assassin, entrusted by others and faithful to their cause. One day, the whole world entrusts him with a task. He takes up his sword and thrusts it at the sun! 275Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 48 A Record of Splendor and Misty Rain 风华烟雨录 [Historical setting + light wuxia + lighthearted comedy + political intrigue] A handsome pavilion master who hides his true abilities, an exquisite divine physician who plays the pig to eat the tiger, a righteous young gentleman, and a wealthy heiress who spends lavishly. Four young people from very different walks of life meet and, each pursuing their own aims, set off together on a journey of their own. One step across the land, one step through the martial world. Conflict rages throughout the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Legend of the Icefire Golden Dragon 冰火金龙传 That year, he braved life and death and traveled across the martial world, all to save one person. That year, he was reborn in fire and returned to the martial world, all to kill one person. At the end of the Yuan dynasty, the empire was in chaos... 422Reads6.7Score10214d adds
- 50 Xiao City 萧城 No System + thoughtful protagonist + wuxia + one heroine + medicine + the martial world Far from court, he finds refuge in Shu, where everyone follows their own dreams. At summer’s end, a westerly wind rises, and intrigue spreads throughout the martial world. What? I’m a genius? You want to pass on a peerless martial arts manual to me? Only if I become the disciple of a woman I’ve never met? And you’re going to teach me your secret hidden-weapon techniques too? The old doctor gives me a pill w 1Reads6.3Score—14d adds
