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- 101 A Game of Mountains and Rivers 山河弈局 (A traditional wuxia story, with no fantasy elements, no System, and no wish-fulfillment. If that's not your cup of tea, please read no further. This is dedicated to those who still dream of the jianghu.) During the upheaval of the Five Barbarians, the martial world is divided into north and south by the river. The Shanhe Society rallies under the banner of “protecting the realm,” but hidden power struggles gradually drive a wedge through its ranks. A sudden upheaval in the maple forest sets eve 6Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 102 The Ninth Turn of the Great Constant 九转大常 The third installment in the Way of Heaven series! Wu Xiao! A legendary figure who has raised pigs, begged for food, served as sect leader, and quelled rebellions! The realm descends into chaos as the Hall of Reincarnation unleashes its evil Gu. The Way of Heaven Sect harbors sinister intentions. The Red Monkey is shrouded in mystery, and Mu Linke returns to the martial world! 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 The Cage Beneath the Heavens 天穹囚笼 When the clash of blades from the ancient East meets the cold, despairing technology of a future apocalypse, an epic saga spanning ten thousand years, woven with intrigue and destiny, begins to unfold. Is the legendary “Celestial Cage” the last bulwark protecting civilization, or an invisible shackle imprisoning fate? The story unfolds with fierce intensity across two timelines that seem distant yet are entwined by destiny: The ancient timeline centers on the turbulent final years of the Yuan dy 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 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
- 105 Beautiful Snow 漂亮的雪 My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 Fantasy Getaway 幻游假期 [Male-male leads + interstellar adventure + beastfolk] (For those who want to skip straight to the romance, start at Chapter 20) Yan Yushao: A top student with strong leadership skills. He likes Sui Yanqing, and after they get together, he becomes increasingly prone to jealousy. Sui Yanqing: A little introverted but calm under pressure, he perfectly complements Yan Yushao. Guan Xin: Loves studying and reading, with the air of a literary scholar. Peng Shang: Strong and fit, with years of martial 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Wu Sandu 武三渡 This world has never been at peace. In the darkness, wolfish eyes are always watching, while bloodthirsty demons have long since opened their gaping maws... The West is no longer a paradise, and the newly erected beacon has come crashing down. At last, the mirror of time reveals a terrifying face. A new war is already being waged, both openly and in secret. The Eastern world seems to carry on in relative calm, protected by mysterious forces that go unnoticed. One of them is Shi Sanwu, who, after —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 Transformation of the Demonic Heart 魔心变 Dreams Among the Flowers: The Wandering Cloud Swordsman is the second installment. Compared with the others, it is more serious and traditional, with a very official feel. The third installment, The Demonic Heart’s Transformation, also known as The Exquisite Heart of the Pagoda and The Seven-Lifetime Exquisite Tribulation, is a fantasy drama. Its male lead is the carefree, irreverent sort, laid-back and funny. Hua Yingyue, the Flower God’s shadow, has no emotions because she was born without a h 150Reads—Score114d adds
- 109 A Chronicle of Sword Shadows and Chivalry 剑影侠概录 This story unfolds in the days before the Zhao army surrenders at the Battle of Changping. It is told through two interwoven storylines. The main storyline follows Xia Yunli as he seeks reinforcements to lift the siege of the Zhao army, while the hidden storyline follows Chu Lingjun, who is carrying out his master’s orders to investigate Qin’s underground intelligence network. On his way to Haojing, Chu Lingjun borrows a fast horse in Xinling City, where he happens upon Xia Yunli seeking Wei’s a 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 Gossip of the Jianghu: The Rumor Ledger 江湖八卦：流言册 [Dual male leads] The dead man’s folly becomes the next generation’s burden. You make a mess, and he takes the fall. Sometimes fate comes full circle; sometimes it’s just an accident. Some are blessed with good fortune, some are born to wealth and honor. Some make it to middle age, then somehow scrape through one more day. … Unblade Manor is a blacksmith’s estate. For nearly ten years, Old Manor Lord Qu has shaken the martial world with his mighty Origin-Shattering Hammer. But who could have gu 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 The Japanese Invader Praised My Friendliness, So I Sent Him Straight to Hell 鬼子夸我亲善？我反手送他上西天 In the turbulent Republic of China, Jiangcheng was rife with undercurrents, and the smoke of the resistance against Japan’s espionage war quietly spread through the city. The unease of ordinary people collided with the revolutionaries’ somber silence. Hidden in the shadows, every faction maneuvered as currents churned beneath the surface. Every step forward was taken on the edge of a blade, and every breath carried the threat of death. As the shadow of a shattered nation fell across the land, a 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 Yue Xiaochai 岳小钗 Yue Xiaochai is unmatched in martial arts, brilliant and perceptive, and possessed of an elegant temperament. But because she is naturally alluring, her love life is full of twists and turns. Fortunately, she and Xiao Ling eventually find their way to each other. The peerless Jade Flute Gentleman is madly, obsessively in love with the heroine Yue Xiaochai. Grateful for the Jade Flute Gentleman’s repeated help, Yue Xiaochai cannot bring herself to reject his advances outright. Yet the man in her 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 The Cold of the Blood River 血河寒 When Luoyang fell, the banks of the Yellow River ran red with blood. Xiao Yan, a caravan guard, narrowly survived the slaughter at the hands of the northern horsemen. Amid the bloodshed and turmoil of a chaotic age, he shoulders his brothers' dying wishes and the blood feud that wiped out his family, embarking on a path of vengeance paved with blood and fire. Watch as he risks his life in a desperate struggle to find a sliver of hope in these troubled times and win justice for the dead. As smoke 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 A Journey to Conquer Him: The True Domain 征他个途之真域 The fat guy’s road to a comeback continues, and this time he faces an even more unusual set of circumstances. The granddaughter of a big shot, a saintess, foreign beauties, a demon princess: they all come to him for help. He is also the bane of the demons. See where this different life takes him! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 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
- 116 The World Is Harsh, but I Was Born Talented Enough to Hit a Wall 世态炎凉，天生我才撞南墙 The world is fickle, and human relationships bring both warmth and cold. Wherever there are people, there is a world of martial arts! And wherever there is a world of martial arts, there are social conventions and the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak! The martial world is a grand stage, with all manner of strange characters taking their turns in the spotlight, acting out life’s joys and sorrows, its ups and downs, its reunions and farewells! Sha Yuantu has mastered peerless 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 An Affair or a Special Contract? 出轨还是特殊契约？ When your wife, who wears black stockings every day, starts “working overtime” all the time, and the boss gives her black stockings from the start while she carries suspicious items, what would you think? Would you go with the most straightforward answer: she’s cheating? Or could the reason be more complicated? All the evidence points to a stranger possibility: some kind of secret pact that can’t be spoken of? A husband, the boss’s son, and a retired reconnaissance soldier form an absurd inve 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 Wandering the Martial World: Love in the Jianghu 江湖行之江湖情 Can a true master in this world fly through the skies and burrow through the earth, taking a man's head from a thousand miles away? Can a hidden hero lower his gaze in modesty, yet raise a hand and shake the very cosmos? Who ever said ordinary people in this world had no chance to rise above their station? In a fit of fury, they can make that damned emperor show his true colors! Cross rivers, stride across lakes, love with all your heart: with one sword, I can make the gods flee! Draw my blade, 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 Sails Together on the Vast Sea 沧海同樯 A bloodstained ship’s nail from the Ming dynasty links a tragic tale of sacrifice and protection across six centuries. During the Yongle era, 108 fishermen from Tanmen joined their boats in a desperate battle at Twin Reefs to defend their waters. Their masts toppled, their oars shattered, and every one of them perished at sea. In the present day, Huang Qinghe, an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, and his granddaughter Huang Fan swear to defend the Brothers’ Temple, a symbol of sovereign —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 Pale Reflections on the Canglang River 沧浪照白 In the blink of an eye, a twenty-three-year-old corporate drone becomes Yan Zhaobai, a sixteen-year-old outcast of the Canglang Sect. The moment he opens his eyes, he finds himself in the storm-tossed city of Tianjing, in the overgrown ruins of the Zhenyuan Escort Agency, with three younger siblings crying out for food: the stubborn Yan Liuyun, doing her best to hold the family together; the quiet and precocious Yan Jingchen; and the innocent, naive Yan Qixia. Their parents died amid the turmoil —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 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
- 122 Three Swords in a Glance 回眸三剑 A classic wuxia tale, aspiring to the heights of Jin Yong while forging a path of its own. A fairy tale for adults, with the occasional moment that might bring a knowing smile. Set during the Yongle era of the Ming dynasty, the story follows male and female martial heroes roaming the jianghu for their country, their convictions, and their love. Through a series of extraordinary encounters, they journey through time and discover life's deepest truths. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Wuxia: The Secret Antagonist Who Began on Mount Hua 武侠：从华山开始的隐秘反派 A chaotic martial world bringing together all fourteen of Jin Yong's works, where being weak is a crime. In a martial world where strength rules, the stronger you are, the longer you live and the more you can obtain. A good reputation is valuable in the martial world too. For instance, no one would believe that Guo Jing could betray his country. To live better and gain more, to earn a good reputation and win the hearts of martial heroines, Xu Xingchen will do absolutely anything in this martial 18Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 124 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
- 125 The Valkyrie of Light 光明女武神 After awakening a strange ability, Tang Ying unexpectedly becomes a corrector of the Space-Time Tower. To her shock, the tower is observing an infinite universe. Talents? Inheritances? Attributes? ... Countless wondrous things open her eyes to a whole new world. The countless beings of the infinite worlds, the perilous reaches of the boundless starry sky. She ventures through countless worlds and endures trials and dangers, relying on her extraordinary talent and far sharper mind than most to gr 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 Yu Lianzhou of Wudang 武当俞莲舟 A three-foot blade of gleaming steel, wandering the martial world, wielding a sword and settling every score. “How beautiful these rivers and mountains are, inspiring countless heroes to vie for their favor.” How many sons and daughters of the martial world lie buried in foreign lands? How many heroes and champions have lost themselves in power and desire? The story of a modern man who transmigrates to an ancient martial world, cares nothing for fame or fortune, studies under a Wudang master, ro 20Reads5.4Score814d adds
- 127 Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber: Wei Bi's Heaven-Defying Insight, Empire and Beauties! 倚天卫壁：逆天悟性，江山美人！ Wei Bi transmigrates into the world of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber and awakens heaven-defying comprehension. Watch as he: Searches for martial arts manuals, fights villains, wins over enchantresses, builds a power base, unifies the martial world, destroys the tyrannical Yuan, founds a new dynasty, and ushers in a golden age... 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 The Yongchang Map: The Mysterious Fiend Order 永昌图之玄煞令 During the Northern Wei era, in Youzhou, the Minghe Mountain Manor held a pivotal place in the martial world. Because of a map that supposedly belonged to its escort agency, the Changhe Map, the manor was doomed to destruction. The entire manor was wiped out overnight, with only its young son, Leng Hanyun, escaping the massacre by chance. The child became an apprentice and trained hard in martial arts. Ten years later, armed with a Black Fiend Token, he caused an uproar throughout the martial wo 514Reads—Score10314d adds
- 129 When the Rain Stops 雨停 When the rain falls and the sky clears, who can halt the rise of martial might? A boy of only ten... An extraordinary background... A mind unlike any other... Behold a tale of “Clouds, Rain, and the End of War”... 24Reads—Score214d adds
- 130 This Martial Artist Isn't Very Scientific 这个武者不太科学 Transmigration + wuxia + comedy Jiang Feng transmigrates to a wuxia world. He can't fight, but he uses modern scientific knowledge to defeat one martial arts expert after another. A tribute to Jin Yong's masterful style, Gu Long's chivalrous spirit, and Stephen Chow, the King of Comedy. 60Reads—Score214d adds
- 131 Record of a Broken Heart 情殇录 [Traditional Martial Arts, No Cultivation to Immortality, No System, Two Male Leads: A Yun and Fengliu] A tribute to Jin Yong and Gu Long, continuing the classics. As the brush sets the world in motion, one dream leads into the martial world. Experience tales of the jianghu and savor the many faces of life. Synopsis: County Magistrate Lin resigns and heads home, only to encounter bandits on the way. He and his wife are both killed. Their beloved daughter, Lin Xueyi, is rescued by Yun Shisanlang, 180Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 132 Wuxia Crossover: Heroines, Please Spare Me. Kissing Me Won't Make Me Stronger 综武：女侠求放过，吻我真不会变强 My new work is out! You can read 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! 805Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 Where Longevity's Star Falls 长生星落 In the 48th year of the Tianshu era, the Great Su Dynasty worships the Goddess. From the emperor to the nobles, everyone is obsessed with her in hopes of attaining immortality, and all sorts of elixirs promising eternal life have become widespread. At this time, Shen Ke is ordered to return to Qiongsang to establish an official school and advance new policies. Appointed as its headmaster, he recruits students from poor families and sets a precedent by opening a school for girls, causing an uproa 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 I Don’t Want to Be Invincible Under Heaven, I Just Want to Go Home and Raise Pigs 我不想天下无敌我只想回家养猪 A long table stood before a grave. Behind it stood a man in his mid-thirties, with a lean, refined face. The sun sank in the west, and weary birds returned to their nests. A breeze passed, stirring the wildflowers. The man behind the table pulled out a wooden block and slapped it down with a crack. “Now, then: The Bodhi Tree appears, and the martial world is thrown into turmoil. All schemes and deceit are laid bare in the struggle to seize the immortal opportunity. Liu Er, a lowlife from another 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 A Little Story About Helping My Sleepless Girlfriend Learn Math Formulas Through Hypnosis 女朋友失眠催眠学数学公式小故事 A little story about a girlfriend with insomnia, hypnotism, and math formulas —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 Tales of Strange and Sinister Mysteries 清诡怪谭录 My left eye devours the uncanny, and I walk the mortal world bearing the abyss. Behind me is a disciple on the brink of death; before me, a lonely spirit who has slept for three thousand years. The night my uncanny eye opened, I learned that I was a vessel for an ancient sword spirit, and that the seven greatest forbidden lands in the world were all the mad, old friends I had forgotten. To purify the abyss, I must erase my humanity; to preserve my obsessions, I must let all living beings fall 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 Little Ying, the Northern Hero 北侠小影 A traditional wuxia novel with no romance or fantasy. Chen Shuozhen begins with a quest for revenge, goes on to search for treasure, and ultimately establishes herself as an empress. Wu Zetian, portrayed with her true character!!!!!! 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 The Motorcycle Girl on a Rainy Night 雨夜摩托女 As long as there’s still a breath in you, there’s always hope! Oh… I see!! Life’s already at its worst, so how much worse can it get? This story lays bare the lives of ordinary people and celebrates the goodness of human nature. Life is full of emotion, and it is because of our emotions that we make mistakes. Yet it is the bonds of emotion that help us recognize our shame and find the courage to do better. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 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
- 140 Born a Commoner 身本布衣 [Traditional wuxia]+ [alternate history]+ [no System, transmigration] Unrelated to the short drama with “commoner” in its title. The opening chapters are being rewritten. The Valley of Evil arc is unfinished and unrevised, and may change at any time. Thank you for your patience. The story has no connection to real life. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 A Hero’s Way Is the Way of Deception 侠者诡道也 -> The Lord of the Golden Tower mysteriously vanishes, and a sealed council chamber suddenly holds a mysterious note. Coincidence or conspiracy? ... What word but “strange” can describe the turmoil sweeping the martial world? 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 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
- 143 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
- 144 The Wandering Cloud Swordsman 飘云侠客录 Disclaimer: This novel is entirely fictional. Synopsis: The villainous Hanlu Sect… The loyal and courageous Piaoyun Army… The righteous Jing'e Hall, dedicated to punishing the wicked… An evil force with power to blot out the sky… The past fades like smoke. In a new world where memories have vanished, old friends meet again, face to face, yet fail to recognize each other. 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 A Hero's Heart in the Martial World 江湖侠心 [Two powerful leads + childhood sweethearts + identity reversal + Love-Devouring Gu + regretful pursuit + exposing a hypocrite + fated redemption + upheaval in the martial world] Long Tianchen: the shining light of the righteous martial world. Mu Chen: the demon despised by all. Long Tianchen hates her because she “killed” the junior sister he cherished. But he doesn’t know that the so-called leader of the righteous path is nothing but a devil who makes medicine from the blood of brides. And the 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Crimson Blood Sword 陆小凤后传之赤血剑 No mindless antics, no technology! Jianghu heroes and mysterious cases! Following in Gu Long’s footsteps, I continue his legendary tales! That year, in Yueyang City, inside a pleasure house... Li Xiaoyao, the Li Xiaoyao who will one day be famous throughout the land! A Scarlet Blood Sword, and a peerless beauty. From then on, Xiaoyao drifts like smoke, roaming the ends of the earth... The story is divided into four parts: “The Wolong Blood Case,” “The Imperial Palace,” “The Northwest,” and “The 1.1kReads7.0Score11514d adds
- 147 From Guns to the Dao, Taking on the Entire Martial World 由枪入道，挑翻整个江湖 [Jianghu] [Wuxia] [The Way of the Spear, Reaching the Divine] The jianghu was once in chaos. Then Lin Han entered it, and his twelve-foot spear subdued the entire martial world. [Luo Family Spear → Five Tigers Soul-Severing Spear. Special Effect: Bloodlust] [Overlord Spear → Overlord Mountain-Lifting Spear. Special Effect: Intimidation] [Rainfall Spear Technique → Storm of Pear Blossoms Spear. Special Effect: Counterattack] [Dragon Gallbladder Silver Spear (Imitation): A masterpiece forged with 459Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 148 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
- 149 Chenmo Takes the Stage 尘墨登场 A special-effects makeup artist disguises herself as a housekeeper and infiltrates a top lawyer’s home to avenge her father, only to discover that they have long been bound to the same path by the same conspiracy. What will the truth turn out to be?? 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 The Xiyue Royal Tomb 西越王陵 After retiring from the special forces of the Southwest Military Region, Mo Zihan heads into the Savage Mountains to search for his missing father, Mo Yuan, and his students, Bai Xujia Yue and Xiao Cang Meizhi. They discover the mausoleum of the King of Xiyue! With his skills and combat prowess, Mo Zihan ultimately wins the treasures of the Xiyue royal tomb from Japan and the United States, and brings them back to China. —Reads—Score—14d adds
