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- 151 The Wolf in the Heavens 天上之狼 No transmigration, no System, no cultivation. Traditional wuxia, true to its roots. I write for the love of it. If it's not for you, don't read. We walk different paths, so let's leave each other in peace. A boy grows into a middle-aged man, a girl blossoms into a beautiful woman, blades and spears meet swords, the Wolf of Heaven travels alongside a beauty, the feelings of adults are just as hard to explain. The martial world, in today's terms, is society. Without life's ups and downs to temper 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 Swordplay in the Misty Rain 剑走烟雨 During the Northern Song dynasty, a young man carrying two sharp swords emerges from the misty rain of Jiangnan. Bearing a blood feud, he ventures alone into the martial world. One sword splits mountains and rivers; the other brings order to heaven and earth... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 153 A Restaurant from the Start 开局一间饭店 There is a place in the martial world that people speak of. On the road everyone must take outside Luogucheng, there is a notorious inn. It stands surrounded by nothing but yellow sand and dust. But whether you are a master with peerless martial arts or a powerful official with influence over the whole realm, when you enter this inn, you must obey its rules. The rules are simple: the owner’s rules are the rules! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 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
- 155 Dragon Talisman Command 龙符令 A gust of wind blows down a red leaf. The leaf drifts between heaven and earth. The wind keeps blowing, and the leaf rides upon it. But the wind must eventually die down, and the leaf must eventually fall. It takes root, and in the end grows into a towering tree once more. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 156 Playing with the Jianghu 玩弄江湖 Legend has it that before the Great Wilderness, there were eight continents, each as vast as the Great Wilderness itself. Then the great cataclysm came, and the continents sank as the seas changed and the land shifted. Only one Great Wilderness continent remained in the world. The Jiang family of the Red Sun Kingdom was wiped out, leaving only two young children to escape and flee across the Great Wilderness… Amid the ice and snow of Northern Mang, a young man carries a girl in his arms and risk 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 157 Leaning on My Sword, I Sing a Long Song Over Wine 倚剑长歌一杯酒 A noble young man from Jiangnan once believed that cultivating immortality and seeking the Dao meant slaying demons and monsters and avenging old blood feuds. Only later did he understand that the path to immortality was not merely about revenge, but also a game of the Great Dao and the human heart. Thousands of years later, through an age-old mortal world and a tumultuous realm, all that remains is a single legend: “With sword in hand, roam the horizon; sing across the four seas, and raise a cu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 I Picked Up an Emei Girl from the Start 开局捡个峨眉妹子 [High-martial arts + alternate setting + wuxia + cultivation. This isn't pure wuxia, and the martial arts and cultivation methods differ somewhat from traditional wuxia and cultivation stories. This is my first time writing, and I wasn't fully prepared, so I welcome any advice from my esteemed readers. Thank you 🙏] 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 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
- 160 The Crane Soars Across China 鹤翔神州 Description of the Gu Long wuxia novel The Crane Soars Across the Land: Two people are sitting in the pavilion. One is a blind fortune-teller in a gray robe; the other is a young woman holding a moon lute. The blind man grips a bamboo staff. His hair is completely white, and a long white beard flutters gently in the breeze like a bolt of satin. A cord is tied around his gray robe, laden with odds and ends: a little cloth bag for divination fees, a long-stemmed tobacco pipe, a pouch of tobacco, a 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 161 Ni Ci and Rong'er Are a Little Annoying 念慈蓉儿有点烦 Douban Read No transmigration, no System, no being reborn, and no golden finger that grants supreme martial prowess. The writing is lighthearted, but the historical details are meticulously researched. If that's not your thing, feel free to skip it. This book attempts to rewrite The Legend of the Condor Heroes trilogy in Ma Boyong's style, with his imaginative flair, peeling back the layers of Jin Yong's original works to reveal the historical truth from multiple perspectives. Two updates a week —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 162 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
- 163 Roaming the Martial World with Three Colors of Haki 行走江湖，我拥有三色霸气 I update twice a day without fail, and I’ll do my best to post three chapters on Saturdays and Sundays! Transmigration + martial arts + mystery and deduction + overwhelming swagger Zhang San says: “I’ve transmigrated. There’s no way I’m letting this world bully me.” The Emperor says: “What a lawless scoundrel.” The maid Cui’er asks: “Sect Leader, you’re amazing!” Zhang San replies: “I can be even more amazing.” The Holy Maiden asks: “What do you like about me?” Zhang San says: “I like your figur 2.8kReads—Score14114d adds
- 164 The Art of Chengwan 承晚诀 This can be read as fan fiction for "The Island of Siliang". The whole story came from my own imagination after watching "The Island of Siliang". It lets me fulfill both my dream of being a fan and my dream of being a writer! The male lead is inspired by Jing Xuan, and the female lead by Tu Li. The second male lead is inspired by Xiao Ji, and the second female lead by Ling Xi. The story follows an ensemble cast. There are no absolute villains. The leads join forces to roam the martial world an 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 A Sword to Destroy the Nine Provinces 剑灭九州 [Traditional Fantasy] [No Harem] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Devoted to His Wife] [Unbeatable Swordsmanship] [Decisive and Ruthless] Chu Yuci's parents divorced when he was young. At school, his teachers ostracized him, and later, a street thug stabbed him to death. His soul transmigrated to the Nine Provinces Continent, where martial strength reigned supreme. But after being framed by a villain, he found the path of martial cultivation exceedingly difficult. By chance, he obtained the God-Slayin 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 The Ancient Road of Yelang 夜郎古道 A crystal wolf fang brought the Gu family a calamity that wiped them out. A Yelang bow became an object coveted by both the righteous and the criminal underworld. A naive young man and an innocent young woman were unwittingly drawn into the feuds and vendettas between rival sects, only to find themselves trapped in the Miao lands, with no choice but to fight. Behind each strange tale, bizarre rumor, and supernatural incident lies a maze of mysteries, all pointing to the ancient Yelang Kingdom, d 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 Wuxia: The Strange Treasure 武侠之异宝 Qin An transmigrates to a martial arts world and gradually creates a system of wondrous treasures. The intellectual wealth he brought from his previous life lets him surpass countless prodigies and become the greatest under heaven. Yet the only thing he cares about is the promise: “May I win one heart, and may we never be parted, even when our hair turns white.” 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 The Dragon’s Tune: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说龙吟调 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Dragon's Song: Recently, a highly skilled female thief has been causing trouble throughout Suzhou and Jiangning, and the authorities are helpless. They ask local hero Guo Feiying for help. Meanwhile, a new courtesan named Bai Zhifen appears at the local brothel, Baohua Troupe. She refuses to entertain clients, and is beautiful, well-read, and refined. Guo Feiying visits because he has heard of her and falls in love with her. He also lets slip that he is helping the au —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 Eight Dragons Subdue the Golden Spear 八龙伏金枪 Seek the Eight Dragons, subdue the Golden Spear, and rule the troubled age, with all under heaven as your own! The shame of Jingkang, the fall of the Northern Song, and the ensuing chaos across the land: an old rumor, long forgotten, stirs the martial world into another storm of bloodshed. Little Yang Tian, a loyal and patriotic descendant of the Yang family, has just turned thirteen when he loses his father and then his mother. Through hardship and fortuitous encounters, he fulfills his father’ 1.2kReads—Score13614d adds
- 170 Beauty Like Jade, Sword Like a Rainbow 美人似玉剑如虹 This is the story of a young man accidentally drawn into the martial world, who resolves to wipe out every evil under heaven. In an age of chaos, the youth heads north with his sword, quelling the flames of war across the northern lands. He returns to the martial world, traveling the roads of heroism with a beautiful companion and leaving countless tales behind. There are perilous battles, the distant reaches of the martial world, and the treachery of the imperial court. Waves of turmoil crash o 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 171 Writing Spring and Autumn with an Iron Brush 铁笔写春秋 Introduction to Gu Long's classic wuxia novel, The Iron Brush Writes of Spring and Autumn: Gu Lang was so startled that he hardly knew what to do. Hamentuo placed the box of golden-star hidden weapons in Gu Lang's leather satchel and said with a smile, “Keep it safe. This means as much to me as the Spring and Autumn Brush!” Beneath the golden-red sunlight, a jet-black steed came galloping toward them. Its rider was no more than seventeen or eighteen years old. He wore a thin long robe and held n 86Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 A World of Martial Arts and Vendettas 恩仇江湖 Set during the Yongle era, this is a fictional tale of the martial world. The story follows the protagonist Ouyang Xuanyuan’s quest for revenge, telling how he masters an extraordinary martial art and becomes embroiled in feuds with the Demon Cult, the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Blazing Flame Sect, and the imperial court. He grows stronger along the way, and after a life-and-de-death battle with the final villain, he and the heroine, Sanniang, at last withdraw from the world to live in seclusion. 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 Laughing at the Azure Clouds 笑苍云 Leng Feng arrives in another world wearing nothing but a pair of shorts. With nothing to his name, he starts at the very bottom and keeps striving toward the top, overcoming trial after trial and difficulty after difficulty, until at last he can watch the world’s storms with a smile. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 The Sword's Hidden Star Falls Alone 剑隐孤星落 [Rivalries in the martial world + struggles for the throne + roaming the land with sword in hand + love and longing. Eunuchs and corrupt officials stir up trouble at court, while the orthodox and unorthodox factions stir beneath the surface of the martial world. Meanwhile, forces such as the Mongols and the Japanese watch hungrily from beyond the borders. In short, every classic wuxia element is here. Fans of traditional wuxia, don't miss it!] A massacre that wipes out an entire family reveals a 8Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 175 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
- 176 Chivalrous Pursuit of Shadows 侠道追影 This is a conspiracy designed to "kill the body and destroy the heart"! The Hanshan Sect, the greatest sect in the martial world, is wiped out overnight. The assassin Gu Bujue and the swordsman Feng Lixiao leave the northern desert and return to the Central Plains to investigate, only to fall into a trap laid by Prince Ning. To rescue his master's wife, Liu Rumeng, Gu Bujue joins forces with Daoist Kongkong and the Seven Freaks of the Martial World. Along the way, they evade the pursuit and obst 18Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 177 The White Horse and Golden Reins: A Young Hero and the Reopening of Tianmen 白马金羁侠少年之天门重开 "Red walls and pavilions stand beside emerald waters, a paradise on earth surpassing the Heavenly Terrace." In the Han City of Chu, there stands a building with red walls and tiles, hidden among green hills and clear waters, yet impossible to overlook. Because of its unique architecture, people of the martial world all call it the Red Pavilion. When the Red Pavilion Ranking is published, the whole realm is shaken. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 Wherever We Wander, We Are Like Tumbleweeds 歧涯俱是转蓬身 The moon shatters upon the vast waves; stars sink beneath jade-like tides. A lone peak stands above the northern rivers and lakes. A solitary sail drifts east with the tide, hanging far away against the Azure Cloud Cliffs. Fame and fortune ride on warm winds; fine wine makes fools of us all. A hero’s passion surges across misty waters. In the mortal world, we draw our swords to comfort kindred spirits. Tomorrow, we’ll raise our cups and never forget. [Wuxia] + [Multiple Storylines] + [Multiple P —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 Tales of the Cold-Faced Swordsman 冷面刀客传 Synopsis of Gu Long's martial arts novel The Cold-Faced Swordsman: The Patrol Camp uses the suppression of illegal salt trading as a pretext to extort money by any means. They have slaughtered entire families and committed every kind of crime. The Jianhua Garden mistakenly takes them for river pirates and accidentally kills one of them, bringing disaster upon itself. The authorities come to wipe them out, the garden is destroyed, and the family of the Peerless Sword Madman disappears without a t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 Green Ox 靑牛 [Wuxia]+ [power struggles]+ [twists]+ [interlocking plots] This is a more vibrant world of martial arts. As a reader, you’re sure to find a character you can relate to among its many colorful inhabitants. Through the conflicts between the Great Kang Dynasty and the various martial arts sects, as well as the adventures of the Yuan siblings and Wu Chan, the story portrays the tangled grievances between the martial world and the imperial court, and the choices and struggles of ordinary people caugh 1.5kReads8.2Score22814d adds
- 181 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
- 182 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
- 183 Ninety-Two 九二 Hexagram Qian, line nine in the second place: The dragon appears in the fields. It is beneficial to meet a great person. The heroes of the world ought to be scattered, and the champions of the jianghu ought to be alone. Yet these great heroes and champions often find themselves brought together by one person. So they drink together in the wilds, share their deepest secrets, and pledge to live or die together after only a brief conversation. That person is Xie Tingwu. Perhaps he is the great —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 Chronicles of Xuanwu’s Splendor 玄武风华录 (A plot-driven story, no System, not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel, with a vast world.) This is an age when spiritual energy has reached its peak, and an age when spiritual energy has begun to decline. This is an age when the divine order is crumbling, and an age when everyone longs to become a god. I raise the Xunwind Sword in my left hand and summon the Thunderclap Saber in my right. I sever the threads of fate and shatter the bridge of injustice. I break free from worldly shackles and see —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 The Sword's Roar Across the Vast Waves 剑啸沧浪 [Fantasy xianxia, heroic jianghu, no System, no transmigration] In the third year of the Jianwen reign of the Ming dynasty, undercurrents stir through the jianghu. The smoke of war has yet to clear above Jinling, as Prince of Yan Zhu Di leads his forces south. Powerful courtiers and jianghu factions maneuver against one another in secret. It is the age when the peerless swordsman and saber master stand side by side. Shen Yunfei guards Nu Jiao Island alone with his Canglang Sword, his Nine Cangla —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 186 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
- 187 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
- 188 The Divine Sword Wanderer 神剑游侠 Blades flash beneath the moon, while storms wreak havoc across the martial world. A mysterious force lurks in the shadows, and leaders of the great sects are murdered one after another. The once-peaceful martial world is suddenly rife with deadly peril... Divine Sword Wanderer Dongfang Yun rescues Murong Xue when he comes upon her in danger. Their chance encounter plunges him into a crisis! With a divine sword and a beautiful woman by his side, watch as he turns the tide and dispels the darkness 3kReads6.9Score17414d adds
- 189 The Overlord Reborn 再世霸王 This is the Southern Song, an age of decadence and corruption, ruled by treacherous officials, where fine clothes abound but few people are truly human. The rightful dynasty of China is secretly manipulated by an assassin organization skilled in assassinations, wiping out entire families, human experimentation, and using capital to hijack politics. The one destined to rid the world of this scourge is a royal grandson whom Genghis Khan exiled from the start. He merges with Xiang Yu’s thousand-yea —Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 190 The Sword Falls, the Story Begins 落剑起 A sword case rests beneath the pillow. It enters dreams and keeps them company, a way to remember those gone and give shape to longing. A head of black hair has turned white. He thinks of the one he left behind, though they can never meet again in this life. All he can do is forge a sword to hold his yearning. Where is the jianghu? What is it like? Three kingdoms stand in a stalemate, and war rages without end. Where can he go from here...? 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 I Seek No Contest 我本无争 Traditional wuxia. Watch an ordinary young man slowly grow up in a strange and turbulent martial world where people are as treacherous as ghosts. Some people in this world are searching, some are chasing, and some are climbing... But that young man alone is drawing closer, step by step, to a kinder world! 209Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 192 A Classic Wuxia Novel: The Golden Saber, Explained with a Smile 经典武侠小说笑解金刀 Introduction to Gu Long’s wuxia novel The Laughing Golden Saber: The Golden Saber? Whose saber? Who is laughing? To laugh and explain the Golden Saber takes courage, wisdom, and martial skill. A streak of blood-red lightning flashed down, skimming almost against the glazed roof tiles of the Golden Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City. It flickered brilliantly, as though the sky were ablaze. A string of thunderclaps then rang out from the western sky, rumbling over the imperial city like 11Reads—Score214d adds
- 193 Blade and Sword in the Martial World 刀剑入江湖 A turbulent dynasty, a realm of heroes and intrigue. A host of champions take the stage: wandering swordsmen, constables, generals, scholars, beauties, and warlords. As one group exits, another makes its entrance. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 194 Peace in the Martial World 江湖无事 Ten years of storms, a sword gleaming with frost. In autumn winds, I ride from Luoyang. One man, one sword, a life's ambition; in the tenth month of Jiangnan, I gaze upon the crabapple blossoms. Chen Xingzhi is the fated successor of the Great Zhou's Office of the Mirror. He and his master have their own ideals for the realm. But the princess who grew up with him, seeking the highest power in the world, unleashes a catastrophe at the Great Zhou court and repeatedly sends assassins after the man 3Reads—Score114d adds
- 195 The Hero's Sword Smiles at the Beauty 英雄剑笑红颜 A young swordsman, bold and righteous, sings endless songs of the martial world and recounts its tales of chivalry! Tender feelings are not always gentle as water, and a long-awaited reunion can still end like a dream. The martial world exists because of its people, and people are born for the martial world. There is killing in the martial world, but there is human kindness, too! The martial world is once again swept by turmoil. Heroes ride a thousand miles through bloodshed, rooting out evil in 682Reads—Score10314d adds
- 196 Eternal Life Without Tears 无泪长生 The orphan Xi Wulei was adopted by his master, Shui Dai, as a child. He trained in the Blink Sword Art with his junior sister, Shui Jie, in the snowy mountains of the far west. At fifteen or sixteen, after reaching the third level of the art, he tried everything he could but still could not find the opportunity to break through to the fourth. Just then, his master Shui Dai made an unexpected decision: he would take Xi Wulei and Shui Jie down the mountain to gain experience. They never expected t 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 197 The Invincible Little Prince 无敌小王爷 I transmigrated into the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils and became a young prince of the Great Song. I even awakened a useless System for laying low. What should I do? No need to panic, no need to panic... Duan Yu: Brother-in-law, why are you hitting me again? Qiao Feng: Is my Great Liao doomed? We Khitans will never be slaves! Xu Zhu: At last, I can be a monk in peace. Sweeper Monk: You have a Buddhist nature, benefactor, yet walk the demonic path. You are a demon among Buddhas... 21Reads6.4Score514d adds
- 198 Sword and Blade Chaos 刀剑乱 A down-and-out young man buys a boxing manual. If he throws a million punches, he can become invincible under heaven. So, are you going to train or not? Digging the Nine Yang Divine Skill out of the ground in the Kunlun Mountains? Perfectly reasonable, right? Alone, he roams the martial world, travels ten thousand miles, and throws a million punches. Beggar Clan Leader: “You keep treating me to roast chicken. How about I teach you the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms?” Carefree Sect Leader: “Young 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 Classic Wuxia: Subduing Dragons and Taming Tigers 传统武侠擒龙缚虎 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 200 Crossing the Brocade Heart 锦心渡 [Strong Female Lead Who Grows, Multiple Male Leads, Love Rival Showdowns, Deep and Painful Romance, Taking by Force, Historical Fiction, The Jianghu, Political Scheming, Palace Intrigue] Su Zhi, a top modern literature student, unexpectedly transmigrated to the Northern Song dynasty and became the illegitimate daughter of a Ministry of Rites official. She was forced to take her stepsister's place and marry Lu Yong'an, the son of the Chancellor. Rumor had it that Third Young Master Lu was once t 417Reads8.3Score10214d adds
