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- 51 I Take All Living Beings as Fuel on the Path to Eternal Life 我以众生为资粮，踏上长生路 Across the split ridges of the desolate province, a broken sword rings; beneath the Demon-Sealing Abyss, an ancient fiend awakens. As the first bell shatters, time falls into chaos; a three-hundred-year dream collapses in a single night. Atop Qingyun Mountain, the path to immortality is cold; the bonds between fellow disciples are but pieces on a chessboard. Humanity is kindling, the Dao is fire, and all living beings are my provisions. The calamity has yet to come, but the winds are already ris 3Reads7.3Score114d adds
- 52 The Little Martial Uncle Who Seeks Dragons 寻龙小师叔 They say that somewhere on the Jiuzhou Continent, someone took a wife and had children deep in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, wearing no clothes, yet no one dared look; someone founded a sect in a city in the sky, becoming a sect all by himself; someone once united every major power in Jiuzhou and established a unified dynasty, only to vanish without a trace; and someone once ascended to the heavens in a single step, appeared in Jiuzhou, and casually killed a god... It is in this wondrous land —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 When the Blood Shadow Appears, Nothing Is Left Alive 血影一出，鸡犬不留 (Wuxia) (No System) (No Golden Finger) (Coming of Age) The Blood Shadow Sect, where protagonist Zhu Rui lives, was wiped out by a mysterious enemy three years ago. The Blood Shadow Ancestor led a few young disciples into hiding on Wulong Mountain. During a trip down the mountain to compete for the inner core of an Aoyin beast, they accidentally gave away their whereabouts. From then on, they were hunted throughout the jianghu! How will Zhu Rui save himself? And how will he unravel the layers of 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Strategy in the Clouds 云中策 (Jianghu + court politics + ensemble cast + schemes + saber arts + swordsmanship) The board has nineteen files and nineteen ranks; the realm is divided into nineteen provinces, all in turmoil. During the Changping era, wars broke out one after another. The realm faced troubles within and without, and the people were plunged into misery. The court was rife with infighting, while the jianghu teetered on the brink. In the thirteenth year of the Tongsheng era, a youth carrying a broken saber walked 6Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 55 A Young Heart Reaching for the Clouds 少年心事当拏云 As a boy, Li Changsheng accidentally swallowed a water-refined stone and unexpectedly gained the power to refine stones. He heads to Vermilion Bird Gate to study martial arts, and through a series of mishaps becomes the reigning champion. While searching for his missing mother, he foils a plot to resurrect the Demon Lord five hundred years later. This story carries on the chivalry and righteous spirit of traditional wuxia, blending the coming-of-age journey and romance of "Zhu Xian" and "Canghai 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Demon Blade, Evil Sword 邪剑妖刀 The Po Jun star governs slaughter: venture deep behind enemy lines, and rise from ruin... The Tan Lang star governs wisdom: struggle to survive in a chaotic age... A young man and a broken sword set him on the long road to the heavens... Traditional fantasy + a smart protagonist —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 I Fled the Court, Then Rode Through the Entire Martial World 从庙堂跑路，我纵马杀穿整个江湖 [Wuxia world + invincible + slow-paced + slice-of-life leaning] “Disaster! The Imperial Preceptor has disappeared!” The court is high above, the jianghu stretches far away. After seeing too much intrigue at court, he wanted to taste the wine of the jianghu. So, dressed in blue, he left the court and rode into the jianghu. The jianghu is vast, and it offers more than wine. Its stories are deeply heartwarming, too. There is a boy determined to become the greatest under heaven, a little beggar pick 2.9kReads7.5Score15314d adds
- 58 This Kid Is a Swordsmanship Prodigy, Unmatched in the World! 这小子剑道天骄，举世无双！ [Jianghu and Court] [Ensemble Cast] [High-Octane] A young man straps on his sword, and the moment he steps outside, the jianghu awaits... The jianghu is vast, teeming with heroes and great warriors, with countless tales of romance and adventure. Yet the jianghu is also small. A jug of fine wine and a couple of close friends are enough to capture its essence. The imperial court is immense: the emperor sits in his golden hall, while the officials look down on all beneath them. And yet the court is 3.1kReads7.3Score13814d adds
- 59 Frost Beneath the Snow 雪中青霜寒 [Multiple storylines laid out in advance] [No System] [Ensemble cast from the martial world and the imperial court] [Wuxia] I have a sword that can slay the Azure Dragon in the imperial capital and reach up to the Ninth Heaven to seize the blue firmament. Li Hanshan, an unparalleled sword genius, flashed across the martial world like a shooting star before disappearing after a battle in the imperial capital. Years later, Yue Lingyun, heir to the Prince of Han's estate, travels the martial world 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 The Outlaw Hero 不良侠 The Wu Dynasty collapsed, and rival powers rose amid decades of chaos. This era came to be called the Calamity of the World. First, Luo Chuan marched on the royal capital with his long saber. Later, a single sword from Canghai pacified Jiangnan. With the Li clan's support, a new dynasty was founded under the name Datong, and peace finally returned to the land. Twenty-one years after the dynasty's founding, a sudden rain fell over Jiangnan one night. A strange visitor, a curious tortoise shell, a 4Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 61 Sword Energy Fills the Universe 剑气满乾坤 A young man arrives with a wooden sword and ascends to immortality one step at a time. What does it mean to transcend the mortal world and become a sage? What about the gods and buddhas of the heavens, the ghosts, monsters, and demons? Let this wooden sword show you the rise and fall of the martial world, where life and death are decided in an instant! 16Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 62 Walking Alone in the Shadows 孤影行 There’s always someone beyond the next, and another heaven beyond the sky. Who would have thought that outside the Yuan Domain lay countless strange and bizarre domains of evil demons? The discovery comes as a major shock to Luo Yiyuan, who knows only martial arts. The Jianghu’s Heavenly Void Ranking has appeared once more, stirring unrest on all sides. One conspiracy after another unfolds, and Luo Yiyuan is dragged into the turmoil. The sky collapses and the earth splits, dynasties fall, profou 770Reads7.4Score10314d adds
- 63 A Pillow Between Mountains and Rivers 一枕山河 Twelve years ago, Su Xuan was a young hero from the prestigious Zhengyang Palace. He and Princess Ruan Jingyan of Langya fell deeply in love in the face of certain death... But then the world turned treacherous overnight. The once-beloved prodigy became a madman who drifted between lucidity and delirium. Forced to part with the one he loved, he was hunted by everyone under heaven and vanished from the martial world... Twelve years later, his beloved disciple Su Yunluo painstakingly gathered all 997Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 64 The Regent of Great Yao 大曜摄政王 Branded a traitor, he takes command of the Five Elements in a land abandoned by the myriad races. Su Xiu had always dreamed of the glory of the Jinwu Guard, but after being framed, he was sent to the border as cannon fodder. He risked his life defending the nation's frontier, only to be branded a traitor and hunted by his own clan. At the brink of despair, he awakened an ancient Five Elements bloodline, rallied the abandoned people, and built an indomitable army. With the empire on the verge of —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 The Floating Chronicles 浮沧录 To the north lies Great Wei, and to the south, Qi and Liang. Western Xia and the eastern passes stretch far and wide, while the southern seas and northern plains sprawl across the land. Within the four seas, all is the martial world. It is only because the young prince, afflicted with a fatal congenital illness, heads north in search of immortality. And so, the martial world is thrown into turmoil. 17Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 66 Commanding Spirits, Burning the Heavens 御灵焚穹 In a world divided between magic and martial arts, Luo Chen awakens a remarkable golden finger that lets him cast magic using battle aura. To protect himself, he disguises himself as a mage and enrolls at Twin Towers Academy. From then on, things at the academy start to get strange. “Luo Chen, as a mage, why are you always practicing combat techniques?” “Uh… to make meditation feel more ceremonial.” “Senior Luo Chen, you’re a mage. Why can you sprint a hundred meters faster than the battle-a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Martial Arts Are Dead, and the Spirit Body Awakens 武学已死，灵体觉醒 [One female lead | Ensemble wuxia | Jianghu intrigue | No System, no transmigration] Xiao Yuan can’t use martial arts, but he can break down every move in the world. He’s a walking database of martial arts. Ye Xiaolan knows nothing about the rules, yet learns any technique at a glance. Before she knows it, she’s triggered a Class B alert across the jianghu. She threatens him with her whip: “Let’s negotiate this amicably. You teach me martial arts, and I’ll help you beat people up.” Xiao Yuan: “Y 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 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
- 69 I Dreamed Through Ten Thousand Ages. When I Awoke, I Was Invincible! 我，一梦万古，梦醒则无敌！ [Jianghu + Fantasy + Xianxia + Sword Cultivation + Multiple Heroines + Passionate] The young Lu Bei transmigrates into the body of a down-on-his-luck waiter. From the start, he is taken hostage by a princess in disguise, the last survivor of a fallen kingdom, and forced to flee south. The road ahead is fraught with danger, while pursuers from the dynasty close in behind him. Lu Bei thinks he has no hope of escaping death. But somehow, a heaven-defying streak of fortune quietly comes his way. Acr 212Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 70 My Talent Is Immortality 我的天赋是长生 [Everyday cultivation + longevity story + slow-burn pacing + occasional fiery moments] The good news: I awakened a longevity talent from the start, with an unlimited lifespan. The bad news: Even with eternal life, I can still die if someone kills me. Ten thousand years ago, he tactically retreated, putting everyone else in front of him. “The heroes of the world are truly as numerous as carp crossing the river. There are countless great men!” Ten thousand years later, Su Mu strikes back with a h 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Sword Intent at Its Peak 剑意正浓 Sword intent pierces the clouds and reaches the highest heavens, its brilliance shaking the world. Once, a swordsman strode proudly through life, renowned throughout the martial world. As several of the martial world’s great sword manuals were lost, fewer and fewer people chose the sword as their weapon, and the sword gradually became little more than an ornament. Just as swordsmen were being forgotten, a young man entered the martial world with sword in hand, determined to restore the glory of 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 The Eldest Princess Is Acting Strange 长公主她不对劲 [Imperial Court + Martial World + Swordsmanship + Beauties + Invincible + A Touch of Political Intrigue] The greatest slacker in all of Great Xia is Mo Lin, the number-one consort of the Princess Royal's residence. Because he only draws his sword once a day. Yet the offices overseen by the Princess Royal are full of trouble, with countless people showing up every day to cause a fuss. Before the consort draws his sword, the offices are so quiet that even the rats tiptoe past. After he draws i 1.2kReads5.8Score10414d adds
- 73 Chronicles of the Western Departure and Eastern River 西别东川录 The four kingdoms of Zhongzhou, through three generations of warfare Love and enmity, passions and grudges, chronicled across ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers Ten realms of triumph, where meetings and partings are forever uncertain The Five Elements Tribulation, the Sixfold Heavenly Dipper The Fourteen Evil Paths venture where none dare go; with breath fading to a thread, they ascend to the ninth heaven Heaven and earth give rise to one another, yin and yang are both extinguished. If y 104Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 74 The First Blade to Slay Demons 斩鬼第一刀 Want to see the greatest bone-cleaving blade in the martial world? This book offers you a different kind of martial world, a passionate tale of love and hatred unlike any other, and a strange martial-world story whose echoes will linger for days. 442Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 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
- 76 Night Rain Over the Martial World 江湖夜雨 How long does a generation in the martial world last? Twenty years? Thirty? The head of the Green Mountain Sect serves a ten-year term. The Jianghu Rankings, published by the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, are updated every ten years. So a generation in the martial world lasts ten years. "Who are you?" "He Wen!" "Where are you going?" "The martial world." 756Reads7.4Score10114d adds
- 77 Sword God, Please Accept My Gift 剑神大人请笑纳 The strongest wage slave of the 21st century, Yun Zi, woke up one day to find she had transmigrated into a book! Unfortunately, she wasn't the noble, sweet heroine or the proud, arrogant second female lead. Instead, she had transmigrated as a pitiful, beautiful, frail side character, number who-knows-what, in The Martial World! The Martial World is a sweet romance about the hero and heroine. While everyone else is busy doting on them, a lone orphan like her can only build a career on her own! Sh 1.5kReads8.7Score15814d adds
- 78 A Chronicle of Frost, Snow, and Sword Songs 霜雪剑歌录 [Martial arts + traditional fantasy] Legend has it that deep in the misty forest, a man wearing a tattered cloak drags a coffin along the road. No one knows what’s inside. Some say it holds countless treasures of gold and silver. Others claim it contains a peerless divine weapon. Still others are convinced that the coffin hides an ultimate cultivation manual, one that can reveal the deepest truths of the universe and grant the reader ascension to immortality… Yet no one has ever seen what lies i 17Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 79 The Legend of Lu Xiaoyao 1: The Cherry Blossom Thief 陆小妖传奇1樱花大盗 What is the martial world? Perhaps it isn’t all fighting and killing, but it really can be a madhouse. That’s why there will always be someone guarding the righteous principles of heaven and earth. Such a person is called a hero, even if it’s a little demon… Lu Xiaoyao! 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 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
- 81 Where the Tides Settle 浮沉止 [Just one rule: this is unlike any other story.] [An ensemble tale of the martial world. The pace is very slow, and the setup takes a long time. Not everyone has to understand this world.] “May I ask, senior, what is the martial world?” The white-haired old man straightened up, sipped his cup of green tea, and replied with a smile: “The martial world? There’s one where you are, one where I am, one in the bustling streets, one on immortal mountains, one beneath a withered grave, and one in a swad 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 A Martial Arts Prodigy Transmigrates to a Wuxia World 穿越到武侠世界的练武奇才 [Transmigration + Martial Arts + Jin Yong + Character Growth] Heaven’s Decree is a triple-A masterpiece set in a world of martial arts. Huan Xin accidentally transmigrated into the game world and became a wanderer. Unfortunately, from the start, he had the “Seven Absolute Meridians of Supreme Yin” constitution, forcing him to endure the agony of cold poison every day. Fortunately, he also came with the god-tier talents “Prodigy of the Qilin” and “Iron Bones, Golden Body.” His formidable aptitude 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Chronicles of Ling Qi 灵炁录 This is a world teeming with spiritual energy, home to countless factions. But the emergence of the demon race changed everything. Heaven and earth were overturned, and the sun and moon thrown out of alignment. Li Xuan, a heaven-blessed prodigy born in response to the will of this world, is about to stir up a storm and save its countless living beings. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 The Source Calamity: Path to the Heavens 源劫天途 On the Tianyuan Continent, people focus on cultivating source energy, and reverence for the strong is the ironclad rule. The protagonist, Hua Fan, starts with nothing, overcomes countless hardships, and reaches the pinnacle of the continent. Hua Fan's legendary journey begins here. The other characters are just as vividly portrayed, from the loyal and righteous Mu Yexin, to Liao Tianyang, a mentor and friend who leads by example, and Mu Wanting, who sees life as countless days of spring sunshine 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 The Yin-Yang Scripture of the Divine Dao 神道阴阳经 [Classic Fantasy] [Decisive and Ruthless] [No System] A five-element spiritual root is the ultimate cultivation talent! Ascension is no scam. It just relies on a filthy method no one knows about! Good and evil are irreconcilable? What is good? What is evil? Born with a crippled body? You can still stand above millions and break free of the shackles of the rules! Become a demon or a saint? It doesn't matter. No one should be able to block out the sky with one hand and decide another person's life —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 A Young Swordsman Roams the Jianghu 少年仗剑闯江湖 My Original Work A tavern owner with no memories, a lay Buddhist disciple, and the first disciple of Sword Island. The three meet by chance and press onward with fiery determination, fighting and getting hurt along the way as they chase after a beautiful girl. Even when utterly exhausted, they never forget their original dreams. With a sword in hand, they travel thousands of miles across the martial world, seeing all the beauty and romance of the human realm. Such is the youthful bravado of us b 58Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 87 Cold Edge, Bright Reflection 寒锋照影 [Wuxia + fantasy + one heroine + mind games] As a dynasty nears its end and unrest stirs across the martial world, a young hero with a mysterious past is drawn into a struggle when his sect is suddenly destroyed. Alone, he must follow the clues and uncover the truth. A fragmentary map and a secret order lead to an old case from the previous dynasty, while the imperial family’s shadow guards conceal a startling secret. As he draws ever closer to the blood-soaked truth, he discovers he has long be 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Xuanhuan: I Meddle in Other People's Business and Become a Martial Sage of the Mortal World 玄幻：多管闲事，成人间武圣 [The rating has just been released and will rise later!!!] Chen Zui transmigrated into a chaotic martial-arts world. He awakened a bizarre System. The only way to become stronger was to meddle in other people's business. Thus, this world gained an idle fellow who carried a long spear and meddled in other people's affairs wherever he went. As two peerless sword immortals began their decisive battle, Chen Zui slowly walked onto the battlefield. “Sorry, I am only here to deliver a message for 98.4kReads8.5Score11.4k14d adds
- 89 The Eternal Dao Manual 永恒道诀 Beneath the wasteland of the Myriad Worlds lie the darkest secrets of antiquity: emperors perished, gods and demons bled. A rusted, mottled spearhead, however, has endured through countless ages. The youth Lin Yu accidentally activates the spearhead and learns the Eternal Art. From then on, he rises step by step, towering over all the heroes of the ages! 547Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 90 Such Is the Otherworld 彼界如此 Whatever you do, you’re an amateur. Read ten thousand books, and you’re still a fool. No matter how deep your schemes, they can never outwit fate. Yet sometimes, doing nothing succeeds where effort fails. Though destiny cannot be defied, there is still a way to make your mark. Another world, and yet the same world. The male protagonist transmigrates to the other realm with incomplete memories and starts from nothing. He is neither wholly righteous nor wholly wicked, and dares to love and hate. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Chronicles of the Wuxia World 综武风云录 (Roaming the martial world with Li Lianhua) Here, experts abound, along with countless supreme martial arts techniques. Here, beautiful women and strong liquor await, and there are endless strange tales from the martial world. Here, wandering heroes and lovely women share countless tales of romance. Above all, this is also home to the everyday warmth of countless ordinary people. 283Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Heaven’s Will: Wolf Souls in Troubled Times 天道：乱世狼魂 Heaven is not benevolent. It treats all creation like straw dogs, while the blood feud between humans and demons has dragged on for ten thousand years, without end since time immemorial. A tragic accident took Lin Yue's mother from him, but awakened the talent of a half-human, half-demon. He slaughtered demons across the world for the sake of humanity, only to discover that the hypocrites behind him wanted to cast him into an abyss of depravity. In a fit of rage, he transformed into a demon and 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Broken Embers, Calamity Born 断烬成劫 A tale of redemption and tortured love between a disgraced villain who has lost his martial arts and his blind younger sister. Han Yi was a once-in-a-century sword prodigy of the Taibai Sect, but overnight he lost everything and became a pariah. The sect's sacred treasure is stolen, and he takes the blame and is punished. Shen Xiaozhao, whom he loves like a younger sister, dies on the execution platform trying to protect him. On his wedding day, the head of the Wudang Sect is murdered in the br 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 The Great Xia Empire's Greatest Detective: The Legend of Chu Honglou 大夏第一神探：楚红楼传奇 [Master detective + not a wish-fulfillment story + unexpected contrasts + many female leads, including fairies and demonesses + high-martial-arts cultivation] Chu Honglou transmigrates to another world in a borrowed body and gains extraordinary five senses bestowed by Heaven. Starting out as a low-ranking constable, he solves one bizarre case after another and becomes a famous divine detective throughout Great Xia. The beauty rankings are filled with every kind of woman: sultry beauties, peerles 1.8kReads7.4Score14414d adds
- 95 My Name Is Xiaomao, and I’m the Smartest Person in the Jianghu 我叫小猫，江湖第一聪明人 My name is Xiao Mao, though the people of the martial world call me the Nine-Lives Detective. I'm not only clever, I'm lucky too. Time and again, I use my wits and skill to get out of danger. Just watch how I roam this martial world, righting wrongs and uncovering a grand conspiracy. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Jian Wuchen 剑无辰 A genius sword cultivator, born with extraordinary talent for the sword and the senior disciple of a sword sect. Why was he reborn in the Manling Realm? Was it a conspiracy, or fate ordained from time immemorial? What secrets does the mysterious Manling Realm hold? An unexpected rebirth reveals an ancient secret!!! He obtains the Sword God’s legacy, the inheritance that has made countless sword cultivators bow their heads throughout the ages… Witness how the sword genius Ye Wuchen turns the tide 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Pine Breeze on the Ridge, Moonlight on the Mountain 半岭松风半山月 [Alternate History + Political Intrigue + Martial Arts + Two Strong Leads + Happy Ending + Mutual Devotion and Healing + No Brain-Dead Plotting + No Rebirth, Transmigration, or System] Lin Kuo, son of Duke Zhongsu of the Southern Zhou, suffers a family catastrophe in his youth and is shunned and isolated by the powerful aristocratic clans. He struggles through a difficult upbringing, carrying on the legacy of his father and elder brother as he carefully advances, bides his time, and plots to ref 73Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 98 Riding Through the Land, Singing a Long Ballad 纵马长歌 [Jianghu + court intrigue + xianxia + plot-driven + wuxia + ensemble cast] Money in your pocket, rice in your storehouse, and a blade at your side: that's the carefree life of the jianghu. A healthy body, a peaceful heart, and a divine sword kept hidden: that's what it means to be an immortal among mortals. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 Defying the Tide to Claim Supremacy 逆势为尊 His name was Jin Xi. Gravely wounded in an assassination plot, his body had little time left. His name was Zhongli Xuan. To his astonishment, Jin Xi's appearance was almost identical to his own. Possessing the exceedingly rare Double Spirit Sea, he took Jin Xi's soul into his body, thus becoming two spirits in one body. The Heart of Ziwei, Exquisite Blood, World-Shaking Heavenly Eyes, the Courage of a Thousand-Faced Buddha, the Netherworld of the Nine Abysses, the Way of Heavenly Fate… Blessed w 2Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 100 The Lifeless Sword 无生剑 “Sword Qi of No Life! Black Dragon, obey my command!” He is the world’s strongest young swordsman. Li Wusheng, the greatest swordsman under heaven: “My sword will blaze with the fury of its soul whenever it encounters evil!” “In broad daylight, you dare to aid the wicked? You scum! Think you can handle my fan?” She is Bai Qingxue, the most gifted young woman in mechanical arts in Shu. When the two meet in the martial world, the strongest join forces and roam the land side by side, their swords s 103Reads8.7Score—14d adds
