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- 151 The Warring States Martial World 战国武林风 Across the vast land of Shenzhou, seven kingdoms stand side by side, war rages without end, and countless heroes aspire to unite the realm. In the martial world, the great sects clash over their interests, bringing bloodshed and turmoil. Amid this vast and wondrous world, the story of a young man quietly begins. He is Lin Wanfeng, a disciple from Weihuai Mountain. With his iron flute swordsmanship and sonic arts, he roams the land and travels the martial world, forging his own heroic legend. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 The Way of the Mohists 【墨者行】 [Novel complete, one chapter a day] [Not for fans of fast-paced power fantasies] [The pacing is on the slow side] #New-School Wuxia #Political Intrigue #Wulin Feuds #Revenge and Growth #The Games People Play # He enters the martial world under an assumed name, and with one sword strike turns the tide and sets the world right! Bearing a blood feud, Gu Xiaoyuan travels the Nine Rivers under the name Mo Lingfeng. He investigates the truth behind his master's murder while unraveling a shocking cons 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 153 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
- 154 The Daughters of Luoyang (Complete in 6 Volumes) 洛阳女儿行（全6册） Seeking the Sword Alliance at Leyouyuan! Han E and Fang Ning were once the envy of the martial world, a couple straight out of a fairy tale. Yet Fang Ning has been missing for months, with no word at all. With no other choice, the lone “Taibai Swordsman” Han E rides his dappled steed and carries the sword Chang Geng to the outskirts of Luoyang. Storms gather over the ancient capital of Luoyang, where eerie alleys conceal secrets buried for years. Experts from Zichen appear in the poorest backstr 7Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 155 Killing Intent in the Frost 杀气飞霜 Travel the martial world as a hero; prove the Way as a Confucian. This is The Heroic Confucian Way! Legend has it that the peerless demonic saber known as Frost-Killing Aura appears once every eighty years, and never remains in the world for more than twenty. Whoever obtains it is destined to be a lone star cursed by fate. By a twist of fate, Han Che, the eldest young master of the Four Excellences, becomes the saber's fourth owner. What fate will this demonic blade bring him? This is a heartfel 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 156 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
- 157 The Wind Sweeps the Candle by the West Window 风卷西窗烛 A young man enters the jianghu for the first time and conceals his identity. Though he has no wish to get involved, he is drawn into conflicts between the jianghu and the imperial court. "What will you choose?" the old man before him asked. The young man picked up a black stone and placed it on the board. "This is my choice." (The male lead plays both sides of the law. The romance is minimal, with most of the story focused on the plot.) 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 The Mystery of the Jiangnan Jade Pendant 《江南玉佩之谜》 The Mystery of the Jiangnan Jade Pendant 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 One Sword Falls Across the Starry River 一剑落星河 Twenty years ago, Qi and Chu went to war. Chu was defeated and nearly wiped off the map. Gu Yibai, the white-robed Sword God, went alone with his sword, crossed a thousand miles of smoke and flames, and stormed into the Qi royal court. He slaughtered the imperial guards, slew the Divine Dragon, and pointed his sword at the Qi king's throat. With no other choice, the Qi emperor traded a twenty-year peace treaty for his life. To stop the two nations from fighting, the white-robed Sword God took th —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 160 The Tale of White Brows of the Great Song 大宋白眉传 This book has been covered in a storytelling livestream. Xu Liang became the martial arts alliance leader? The Martial Saint Yu He survived? Lu Xiaoqian married Bai Yunrui? Volume One: The Tournament in Dongjing, reconciliation between the Three Upper Sects, and the unification of the eighty-one sects. After the great battle at Bixia Palace, Xu Liang returned home to live in seclusion. Emperor Renzong of the Four Emperors planned to hold a martial arts tournament in Dongjing. Xu Liang took par 8.8kReads7.5Score21814d adds
- 161 Heavenly Iron Ice Sword 天铁冰剑 Everyone has hopes and aspirations. Some are ambitious and dream of uniting the martial world; some are caught up in romance and yearn only to stay together forever; others study diligently and pursue knowledge without pause... Whatever you seek, there is a path to it. Stray from that path, and you may lose your way. In this work, Sky Iron represents the ultimate pursuit of personal ambition, while the Ice Sword represents the humanity and moral boundaries one must uphold by following the right 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 162 Peerless Arts Descend Upon the World 绝学降世 [No System / Swordsmanship / Xianxia / No Harem / No Mindless Protagonist] His first master died young, his second master couldn't help him with anything, and his third master was only a master in name! Bearing an immortal's supreme arts, Gu Ning resolutely ventures into the martial world to uncover the truth behind what happened all those years ago. Before his master left, he said, “A heart with a jug of wine is enough to comfort you through the dust of the road.” Gu Ning keeps those words clos 236Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 Biographies of the Divine Maidens 神女列传 A treasured sword knows no distinction between male and female, so how can anyone say a woman is inferior to a man? See how several women of different backgrounds and temperaments enter the world to pursue cultivation. With a three-foot sword in hand, they sweep clean the universe. Thus is written The Chronicles of the Divine Maidens. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 The Lone Wanderer's Sword 独孤客剑 Classic Wuxia Novels: A Collection of Masterpieces. To help wuxia fans find the books they love more easily, this collection brings together hundreds of outstanding works by renowned wuxia authors from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. 1. A synopsis of Gu Long's wuxia novel The Lone Sword: The handsome scholar Yan Lingfei is entrusted with the weighty mission of overthrowing the Qing dynasty and ventures alone into the royal court's struggle for power. The danger is immense, but Yan Lingfe —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 The Heaven-Slaying Tyrant Blade 诛天霸刀 [Martial arts + no System + the jianghu] I wield a blade of honor, To cut down all who defy the way. I play the hero and win the beauty's heart, Then walk alone through a blood-soaked path, proud and unbowed. Were it not for demons and monsters descending upon the world, One more decree would be added to the Investiture of the Gods. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 Sword Intent and the Stars 剑意星辰 [Traditional Fantasy + Swordsmanship + Underdog’s Rise + Romance + Revenge + Alternate Martial World + Comedy] What is the Way of the Sword? The sword is the king of all weapons, and swordsmanship honors sword intent… What is the jianghu? Swords are neither righteous nor wicked; people are good or evil. That is the way of the jianghu… Linglong asked with a smile, “Then what is the jianghu…?” Lin Xingchen smiled and replied, “Wherever you are, that’s the jianghu…” 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 The Song of the Chang'an Blade 长安刀歌 After the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the Great Tang, the imperial court is shrouded in intrigue, and turmoil is rising once more in the martial world. Various forces lurking in the shadows are stirring, while remnants of the previous dynasty, merchant guilds, bandits, robbers, reactionary factions, and assassination organizations have all hidden themselves across the Great Tang. The most dangerous of these, and the one Li Shimin fears most, is a reactionary faction like Dou Feng's, which seems pois 7Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 168 One Man, One Sword, One Martial World! 一人，一剑，一江湖！ [Wuxia jianghu + humor and comedy + one female lead + political intrigue] In an age when the Dharma has declined, spiritual energy has dried up, and the path to immortality has vanished from the world. Are there still immortals in this world? How can one become immortal? How can the path to ascension be opened again? In a single night of slaughter, the entire Lin family of Weicheng was wiped out. Only the young Lin Jiangxian survived. With just himself and his sword, Lin Jiangxian ventures into 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 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
- 170 The White-Browed Hero of Great Song 大宋白眉 This story continues the first three books. This is the fourth and final installment. After achieving his goal, the Great Song's White-Browed Hero retires from the world of martial arts. After the assembly of the Sages of the Three Teachings, Xu Liang stays home to teach his disciples. Xu Fang, the Silver Halberd Marquis, and his disciples come seeking revenge, while Xu Liang wins over Guo Tianju, the unrivaled master of Xuantian. Little Sword God Cheng Ruoyong joins forces with the twenty-two s 2kReads7.0Score10014d adds
- 171 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
- 172 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
- 173 Chronicles of the Heroes of Jiuzhou 九州侠客录 Alone, he travels a hundred thousand miles; with a slash of his blade, he shakes the Nine Provinces. Ten years ago, two prodigies who made a name for themselves at a martial arts tournament drew the hostility of the Carefree Sect, one of the Four Great Sects. Before the tournament had even ended, a band of black-armored death soldiers ambushed them. Despite their grave injuries, the two worked in perfect sync and narrowly escaped death. But the Carefree Sect's retaliation that followed changed t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 The Seven Deadly Sins of the Jianghu 江湖七宗罪 When the Minister of Rites serving at court dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances, every lead goes cold. The emperor orders a thorough investigation, leaving the whole court on edge. Three unconventional figures from the martial world are entrusted with the case in its hour of need. But as they investigate, they discover that things are far from simple: a much greater conspiracy lies behind it all! 20Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 175 Storms Rising: The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 风起云涌之笑傲江湖 He transmigrated as Lin Pingzhi, the seventeen-year-old young master of the Fuwei Escort Agency, and gained perfected Sunflower True Qi. The Qingcheng Sect arrived ahead of schedule, and the martial world would never be peaceful again... 44Reads—Score—14d adds
- 176 The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: A Side Story 天龙八部外传 Xiao Feng falls into a deep ravine but survives against all odds, turning disaster into fortune. Xiao Feng, Ruyi, Duan Yu, Xu Zhu, and the others join forces and fight through hardship to wipe out the forces of evil in the martial world, finally restoring its former peace. 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 A Survival Guide to the Jianghu 江湖保命指南 Tang Haoyu wondered: he had only come to the capital to get revenge. Who had he offended? Why was everyone chasing after him and trying to kill him? The innocent are punished for possessing a treasure. An astonishing deception unfolded the moment Tang Haoyu set foot in the capital. Can’t beat them? Then turn them to your side. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 Chronicles of the Sword Saint of Jiuzhou 九州剑圣录 How was heaven and earth sealed, leaving all martial artists in the world shackled? The struggle over the Tui Bei Tu, and the fate of opening Heaven's Gate. Does the Great Dao truly have an end, or have the people of this world trapped themselves in old ways? This is a world where only inner force exists. The martial path is divided into nine ranks: the third rank is a martial cultivator, the sixth enters the Grandmaster realm, and the ninth returns to unity. Above the ninth rank are the Sages, 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 Dawn's Sword Rainbow 破晓剑虹 When Li Qiuhong came to his senses, the boy stood right in the center of his field of vision. The boy looked a little unusual, though Li Qiuhong couldn't say exactly what was off. He wore a felt hat at a slant. He was fairly tall but thin, with a willowy waist and shoulders. His face was only palm-sized and covered in dust, though his eyebrows were fine and well-shaped. His dry, pale lips were small, but a date-stone-sized mole at the corner caught the eye. The most astonishing thing about his f 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 The Bashan Sword Arena 巴山剑场 One day, when Wang Jingmeng entered Changling with his sword on his back, he witnessed the dawn of a golden age. He also saw the many heroes ranked on the Sword List, and realized that they were no better than mutts. 2Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 181 The Sword Rises in the Southern Wilderness 剑起南荒 An imperial edict stirs the muddy waters of Yuanzhou; An appointment draws him into the capital's succession struggle. A chance encounter pulls him into a vortex of political schemes. He stands by the sword and acts with honor. Watch a young man rise with his sword in the southern wilderness, follow his lord to the throne, and defend the nation and its people! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 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
- 183 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
- 184 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
- 185 The Dragons and Serpents of the Four Seas 四海龙蛇斗 Introduction to the traditional wuxia novel The Dragon and Serpent Clash Across the Four Seas: The story follows Lin Zhe, who was born into a family of renowned martial artists. As a child, after a family tragedy, Chai Zhe was abducted by the Misty Divine Dragon, deputy leader of the Black Eagle Society, and taken to the Great Celestial Star Stronghold. In just a few short years, he learned extraordinary martial arts and mastered the languages of the Miao, Mongols, and foreign tribes. Chai Zhe l 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 186 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
- 187 The Great An Chronicles: Demons in the Capital 大安伏妖录 [Outlandish Fantasy] [Political Intrigue and Schemes] [Mystery and Deduction] [Decisive and Ruthless] The thousand-year feud between humans and demons... The clash between the imperial court and the martial world... The open and covert struggles between Buddhism and Taoism... One night, a cold wind blew. Waving his Mountains and Rivers Saber, Ye Sannian shouted at the monk: “Stop right there, bald donkey! Leave that stunning Taoist nun behind, and I’ll spare your worthless life!” 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 Divine Sword, Invincible 神剑，无敌 Thirteen years ago, the entire family was wiped out overnight, and the young man’s meridians were shattered. Thirteen years later, he returned, reborn and determined to avenge this blood feud. But just as his identity was exposed, he found himself trapped in a deadly predicament once again. And what earth-shattering secret was hidden within his family all those years ago? 178Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 189 The Sword Falls in the South 南花落剑 [The feuds and grievances among the four great families] And the rise of the dark Murong family... Ten years ago, as the great families fought bloody battles for dominance in the martial world, no one expected the Murong family to rise to power and seize control, becoming the undisputed number one in the world of martial arts. Ten years later, a young man emerged from nowhere, only for his family to suffer annihilation. With danger pursuing him, he presses on, bearing the burden every step of th 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 190 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
- 191 The Mandarin Ducks’ Martial World: One Sword Through Dust and Wind for Thirty Thousand Miles 鸳鸯江湖：风尘一剑三万里 Lin Yueqi was an ordinary scholar who accidentally killed a thousand-year-old toad, bringing disaster upon his family and the village where he had grown up. From then on, he was swept into a shocking conspiracy. Danger lurked at every turn, with traps layered upon traps. In this vast world of martial arts, how many people could he truly trust? In the teeming mortal world, he met Yu Qingyan, the “Penglai Heroine,” and became entangled in a torturous romance. A love that defied death, brotherhood, 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 192 I Taught Myself to Become a Sword Immortal, but Nobody Said There'd Be Eighty-One Trials! 自学剑仙，没说还要八十一难啊？ [System + martial arts adventure + comedy + passion + iconic moments] Li Ergou happens upon an unparalleled secret manual while rescuing a beauty: How a Sword Immortal Is Made. Bro, isn’t this manual a little too modern? But why do I have to endure eighty-one trials to become a Sword Immortal? [System Reply: Steel has to be hammered a thousand times to take shape. You only have to endure eighty-one trials to become a Sword Immortal. What are you complaining about?] Fine, but... The rewards this 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 193 Azure Flame Heaven-Restoring Art 沧炎回天诀 The illegitimate son of a military family, born with blocked meridians and deemed a hopeless martial arts talent. After accidentally swallowing the deadliest poison in the world, he has only three months to live. Yet he is dragged into a struggle over an unparalleled martial arts manual, hunted by the martial world, and, by a stroke of luck, wins the recognition of a thunder beast. Then his entire family is massacred, and through a twist of fate, he is captured and forced to become a human Gu... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 194 The Record of Gathering Wood 敛木记 This is a new book, so the rating will improve over time. [Wuxia + One Female Lead + Not a Brain-dead Story + No System + No Golden Finger] Once the young Sword God, he vanished from the world overnight and opened a coffin shop in a border town. When old acquaintances return, bringing old grudges with them, he raises not a sword but a coffin nail. He intends to hammer the final nail into the entire martial world with his own hands. Eight martial arts masters, a massacre that wiped out a clan, se 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 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
- 196 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
- 197 The Swordsman’s Shadow, the Sword’s Radiance 侠影剑明 The jianghu is a vast and profound realm. It is more than simple fighting and killing. It is a proving ground for the human heart, a grueling contest between conviction and desire. In the jianghu, glory can crumble in an instant, and empty fame is like a bubble, vanishing with the wind. A true hero does not walk a path strewn with flowers, but holds fast to the scales of justice even in the dark. The jianghu seems free, yet its shackles are real; everyone is penned in by the fences of rules an —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 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
- 199 Maple Snow Sword Song 枫雪剑歌 With the first sword, the winds rise; with the second, clouds and sun ascend; with the third, snow falls cold! “Just as you’d expect from the youngest Sword God. You slaughtered the disciples of all three of our sects by yourself. That’s a record worth boasting about!” “Do you still have the strength to strike again!?” “Come and fight!!!” Maple Leaf refused to let himself fall just like this... 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 200 A Spring Breeze Came Suddenly 忽如春风来 [Wuxia + Romance + Jianghu + Court Politics + BG + Ensemble Cast] I'm a new writer with a new book. Please feel free to give it a read. I'm not sure what kind of story I want to write, so this is just a little comfort for myself. Please bear with me. 3Reads8.6Score—14d adds
