Novels like Chronicles of Swords and Storms in the Jianghu
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- 101 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. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 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
- 103 Swooshing Swords, True Love 剑嗖嗖情贞贞 Synopsis of Gu Long's traditional wuxia novel Sword Whispers, True Love: Li Jiqiu meets Escort Chief Le Zhentian and his adopted daughter, Le Jiaqian, at the Jinghua Escort Agency. With their help, he finds the “Jack-of-All-Trades” near the Tianqiao. Using a combination of persuasion and force, and with help from Tie Ying's men, he finally tracks down Bai Xue'an and Miss Green, who have gone into hiding. He then learns that both are spies planted by the Fourth Prince in the Second Prince's house —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 The Lone Hero of Mountains, Rivers, and Seas 山河江海孤侠 A hero is a person caught between two sides: benevolence on the left, righteousness on the right, with the sky above and the earth beneath. Love gives rise to hate; compassion gives rise to sorrow. Since victory crowns kings and defeat brands villains, we aid the weak and support the downtrodden. Since the world has strayed from the Way, we take up arms against its laws... If you missed Jin Yong and Gu Long, then you must not miss this sweeping ensemble tale of wuxia. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 Martial Arts: Starting with Max-Level Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms 武侠，开局满级降龙十八掌 Starting with the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms at max level. Pure wuxia + slow burn + no levels + internal cultivation + the martial world Chen Ping had just completed a mission when he was dragged into trouble in the martial world. Peacock Plume? What kind of name is that? Never heard of it! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 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
- 107 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! 200Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 108 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 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 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. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 The Original Swordsman 原剑客 Life is full of mysteries. A naive young man, shaped by a turbulent past, endures countless hardships. He never imagined he might become a master swordsman, but in a martial world rife with turmoil, he grows stronger through every trial. 1kReads7.8Score12614d adds
- 111 Calamity in the Martial World 江湖劫 [True martial arts fiction, no nonsense. No transmigration or rebirth, no cheesy melodrama or shallow wish fulfillment] The martial world is dead, and people are no longer what they used to be! The chivalry that once defined the martial world has long since been swept away. Schemes and conspiracies are now taking center stage in people's hearts. In these turbulent times, everyone is pushing events forward! 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 The Golden Thread Robe 【金缕衣】 For ten years, the Four Great Martial Arts Masters had been renowned across the land, and the jianghu had known peace. The young Sun Bonan’s father was unjustly murdered by an enemy, so Sun Bonan sought refuge with his grandfather’s friend, Nan Jiang, and learned a remarkable sword-and-cane technique. Soon after mastering the art, he entered the jianghu in pursuit of the Xuanji Secret Treasure. After many brushes with death, he claimed the Three Xuanji Treasures with the help of his confidante, 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 The Legend of the Holy Sword in the Dota Continent 刀塔大陆之圣剑传说 On the Dota Continent, the Demon Edge and Sacred Relic have reappeared, while rumors of the Sacred Sword’s emergence are spreading far and wide. How will the heroes of this turbulent age respond? Twelve years ago, the Lich King seized the royal city with a Demon Edge. King Karl fell, and 108 warriors rose up in revolt, sealing the Lich King in ice! Today, twelve years later, the Lord of Hell and the Four Great Disaster Kings have plunged the realm into bloodshed once more! The winds shift, the w 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 Chronicles of Flying Snow Across the Vast Sea 瀚海飞雪记 [Wuxia + Jianghu + Coming of Age + Adventure. A gifted young man’s coming-of-age adventure. At the beginning of the Yuan dynasty, Mongols and Han Chinese were locked in conflict. The son of a Mongol and Han union, born with a complicated identity, struggles to survive in a chaotic age. Making full use of his talents, he grows wise and resilient, hones himself, and eventually becomes a grandmaster.] Deep in the mountains stands a temple called Immortal Longevity. It has a master named Wu Jin, who 879Reads9.4Score10514d adds
- 115 Like a Dream: An Engraved Love 如梦令：铭爱 Across the vast land of Wuzhou, five kingdoms stand side by side. Beneath the calm surface, however, undercurrents are stirring... Princess Ximeng, the young heir to the throne: how much of the love and hatred she once experienced was real, and how much was false? The situation today is but a reflection of love, hate, and tangled relationships. Through the long years ahead, that person will come and weather it all by her side. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Chronicles of Iron Hooves and the World 铁马乾坤录 Cavalry appears, the Qianlong era awakens, and war dust rises along the road to battle. Generals are gifted, soldiers steadfast, while the martial world’s turmoil tangles in old grudges. How can a princess’s deep love leave the heart at peace? In prosperity, there are sighs; in decline, there are sighs. Deep within the palace, women’s resentment and sorrow fill the six courts. Love entwines, hatred binds, and bonds of gratitude and affection are hard to resolve, ending in illusion. Iron cavalry —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 The Martial World and the Dynasty 江湖与王朝 There is a city in this martial world called Weizhou City. In this realm stands a dynasty known as the Jingchu Dynasty. A new emperor ascends the throne, Prince Jing launches a rebellion, and cavalry tramples across the martial world. With the dynasty on the verge of collapse and the martial world in turmoil, a young man fond of wearing white, burdened by the feuds of his family and his country, rises from a top-tier wastrel to the very peak. Beneath Weizhou City, a battle will decide the fate o 8Reads—Score214d adds
- 118 Flames of Fate 宿命之焰 (Xuanxia fantasy, mystery and the supernatural, hidden origins, puzzle-solving adventures, ensemble cast and battles of wits, multiple storylines) When Lian Geng leaves the mountain, all he wants is to find Gao Yinji. He has no idea that he is stepping into a thousand-year-old game played by the gods. When the soul-bewitching butterfly behind Shan Zhiyuan awakens beneath the moon; when the Asura nourish the land of the ghost realm with blood. When the iron hooves of the armies of five nations tr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 Wuxia Fantasy: The Jade Lotus Song 武侠玄幻碧莲曲 Synopsis of the wuxia fantasy novel The Song of the Jade Lotus: Whenever Fang Yuqi sits on this great rock, he naturally begins to hum The Song of the Jade Lotus. What a beautiful, lovely melody it is! It is the only song he ever learned as a child, and it has left a deep impression on his heart. It originally had no title. Perhaps it did have one, since a song cannot possibly have no name. But he was too young back then, and only knew how to sing it. Why would he have asked about its title? As 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 Peerless Poet and Swordsman 诗剑无双 In the second year of the Kaicheng era, the poet Jia Dao was banished to Shu. Along the way, a chance encounter led him to save a child’s life. Twenty years later, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Chen, sat on the throne. His achievements earned his reign the name “Great Governance of Dazhong.” The child grew into an adult, studying literature at Qinglian Academy and martial arts under the Taibai Sword Sect. But as the late Tang was swept by turbulent change, the young man ventured alone into the Ji 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 Wuxia: The Heroines Throw Themselves at Me, and I'm Invincible 武侠：女侠们都倒贴，我无敌了 Xiao Chen transmigrated into a world where the heroes of many martial arts stories came together. At the same time, he gained the Heaven Rewards Diligence System. Every effort would bring a reward! And with the added boost of his Bewitching Physique, the heroines all threw themselves at him! This damnable charm was almost impossible to resist… Li Qingluo: “Good disciple, I only ask that you stay by your master’s side!” Wang Yuyan: “In front of Xiao Chen, my cousin is nothing…” Li Mochou: “I’ve n 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 The Great Yan Immortal Martial Path 大炎仙武 Gods and demons set the stage, wuxia gives it form. Prove the Way with the sword, and slay immortals with martial might! At its core, this is traditional wuxia, with smaller stories of mystery, horror, and crime solving woven into the plot. Expect plenty of martial arts battles and a story full of twists and turns. —Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 123 The Iron Swallow: A Sequel to the Wuxia Novel Brocade Silk 武侠小说铁燕锦绫续集 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Sequel to Iron Swallow and Brocade Silk: This novel tells the story of love and chivalry among its four protagonists: Tie Shouhua, Li Yanhong, Ye Yanjin, and Ji Ling. It is called a “romantic wuxia tale” because the author's portrayal of love is tender and intricate, heartrending and bittersweet, quite unlike the styles of Jin, Gu, and Liang. In a word, it's tragic. But the novel offers more than tragedy; it also has its chivalrous side. Tie Shourong earns the name “W 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 Chivalrous Spirit in a Martial Arts Novel 武侠小说侠肝义胆 Synopsis of Dugu Hong’s martial arts novel, Gallant Heart: Li Yulin steeled himself, took off his clothes, and handed them over. The figure put on Li Yulin’s clothes and said, “Master Li, watch for your chance and seize it!” Then he turned and left. Li Yulin said in a trembling voice, “Sir, for as long as Li Yulin lives...” A thunderous shout rang out outside. A figure burst from the Wanfu Pavilion, swept through the air, and plunged toward the foot of the mountain. Hashan cried out, “Li Yulin, 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 The Chivalrous Maiden of a Chaotic Age 乱世侠姑 This heroine is as beautiful as a flower, a little flirtatious, and blessed with an almost unfair advantage! She fears nothing, daring to trample Empress Dowager Cixi underfoot and scare the most formidable old woman of the late Qing Dynasty to death... She sails the seas, hunts down pirates, wipes out Japanese troops, and takes on the foreign powers... She settles scores with relish, brave and clever, kindhearted yet ruthless when she needs to be... She's the bane of villains and a lucky star t 173Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 Fragrant Sword, Heartbreaking Flower 飘香剑断肠花 Synopsis of Dugu Hong's wuxia novel The Fragrant Sword and the Heartbreak Flower: Six people stand before the grave: Li Yulou, Ximen Feishuang, Chi Yinghong, Xiao Hong, Xiao Lü, and Yuchi Gang. The incense and flowers have been offered, the fruit laid out, and the rites completed. The six stand silently before the grave. Li Yulou cannot hold back his tears. After a long while, Ximen Feishuang slowly says, “My dear, please ask Manager Yuchi to help the Dove King rebuild his home. Then let’s take 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 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
- 128 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
- 129 The Swordsmith: My Blade Can Cut the Moonlight 铸刀师：我这一把可斩月光 Swordsmith: This blade of mine can cleave moonlight 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 I Was Crippled from the Start, but My Master's Wife Taught Me Peerless Swordsmanship 开局被废，师娘传我绝世剑法 My new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 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 17Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 132 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
- 133 I Have a Cauldron That Can Refine Ten Thousand Medicines 我有一鼎可炼万药 (Alchemy + Imperial Exams + Defending the Nation) Though born into poverty, he harbors ambitions that reach for the heavens. He never meant to fight for supremacy, yet somehow found himself on the path to kingship. A simple, kindhearted young man emerges from the mountains, living by the teachings of the sages. He ventures alone into the martial world, enduring hardship as he grows stronger and stronger. With a hoe of dark iron in hand, he champions the weak and sweeps through every corner of th 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 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
- 135 A Young Wanderer in White Robes on a White Horse 白衣白马少年游 Red beans bear the longing of the heart, and longing stains the red beans. Of all the things in this world, nothing wounds the heart like love! This is the story of a young man who enters the martial world in search of a sword. “I have a sword named Void. It has no form or shape, yet nothing can withstand its edge!” 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 Traditional Wuxia: The Northeastern Bandits 传统武侠东北响马 Synopsis of Gu Long’s traditional wuxia novel The Northeastern Bandits: In the first month of spring in the fourth year of the Jiaqing reign, the Retired Emperor dies in the Hall of Mental Cultivation! Censor Guang Xing, Ministry of Personnel Secretary Wang Niansun, and others jointly impeach Heshen, accusing him of ten grave crimes of treason and sixteen capital offenses, each character a blade! Jiaqing orders Prince Cheng and Prince Yi to lead the Imperial Guards in arresting Heshen. Fearing 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 The Tang Dynasty Coffin Records 大唐藏棺录 [Wuxia + mystery + history + one heroine + intelligent villains] Gu Tangsheng, the small-time owner of a coffin shop in the market district, is actually a “Coffin Collector,” a secret agent from the previous dynasty. Examining corpses, hiding blades, and disguising murder as a peaceful death in old age: that is his trade. As chaos looms and the martial world crumbles, he travels the land with a coffin, unearthing the hidden bones of the jianghu and rekindling the true flame of martial arts. He b 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 The Peerless Heroine 绝世侠女 [Two female leads + no male lead + historical setting + two strong leads who save each other] The story takes place in the mid-Northern Song dynasty, when the martial world is in turmoil and rife with slaughter. Even Peach Blossom Valley, a secluded paradise, cannot escape the chaos. The major sects fight one another for supremacy in the martial world, leaving the valley beset by danger. Liu Menghan, hailed as an unparalleled heroine, steps forward. With peerless swordsmanship and superb martial 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 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
- 140 Chaos in the Jianghu: The Era of Great Wuxia 江湖乱：大武侠时代 In the Year of Infinite Epochs, a breakthrough in virtual-world technology makes it possible for the human mind to live on forever in a virtual world. Ten years later, the fully immersive virtual reality game Jianghu appears out of nowhere, boasting a 100% immersion rate and calling itself a second world. That same year, the Federal Government announces that all humans who meet the requirements must enter the world of Jianghu. In Jianghu, you can find all kinds of legendary martial arts, divine 52Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 141 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 687Reads—Score10314d adds
- 142 Hand-to-Hand Combat 手战 Hand-to-hand combat: close-quarters fighting! Its way is to cultivate inner strength while maintaining an outward air of composure; to look like a lovely woman, yet strike like a fearsome tiger; to shape the body and gather the breath, moving as one with the spirit; to be as elusive as the sun, darting like a hare; to pursue form and chase shadows, flashing like a phantom; to breathe in and out too quickly for any rules to contain; to move freely in every direction, so swiftly one can scarcely p 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 Poisonous Chain 毒连环 [For Readers Who Finished Gu Long and Want to Read Huang Ying] [The Great Illusory Heaven Tales: Poisonous Chain] A new-school wuxia novel: In “Poisonous Chain,” Jin Manlou poisoned Shui Guanyin, and Shui Guanyin poisoned Hu Xiang. But Hu Xiang did not poison Jin Manlou. It was Liu Sanfeng who poisoned Jin Manlou. The chain of poison was broken because Liu Sanfeng was one link too many. Nothing that coincidental has ever happened in this world. Perhaps it will one day. Who knows? 19Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 144 A Sword Chills the Stars 一剑星斗寒 A good-for-nothing unable to cultivate inner energy gains the ability to practice martial arts after unexpectedly obtaining a sword manual. He Xingchuan has begun his path of cultivation, but he refuses to be controlled by fate or used as a pawn. Watch as he breaks out of the trap and strikes back, clears away the clouds, and searches for the truth hidden behind layers of confusion. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 Robber Zhi 盗跖 Dao Zhi was a man from the state of Lu near the end of the Spring and Autumn period. Some say he was a legendary bandit who killed innocents every day; others say he was a peasant leader who fought for justice in Heaven’s name. So what kind of man was Dao Zhi, really? With history as our foundation and art as our wings, let us give free rein to our imagination and tell the story of Dao Zhi’s legendary life. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 The Lost Sword of Cangming 沧溟遗剑 When heaven and earth first took shape and chaos began, the gods ascended, leaving five spirit swords behind in the mortal world. Now one of them has emerged, throwing the world into turmoil. Immortal cultivators, righteous heroes, and countless sects have all been swept up in the upheaval. Yet the sword’s wielder is a white-robed young man, not even twenty, who was born a beggar... [Traditional xianxia, alternate history, swordsmanship, no System, with martial-world rivalries and court intrigue 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 Invincible Flying Rainbow 飞虹无敌 The Invincible Flying Rainbow: During the reign of the Jianwen Emperor of the Ming dynasty, Prince Yan captured Nanjing, and the Jianwen Emperor fled in haste, disguised as an ordinary man. Sima Chang'an led the seven hundred death warriors under Prince Yan Zhu Di. He was ordered to find and capture Emperor Zhu Yunwen at any cost, to eliminate any future threat. Marquis Sheng Beichuan offered Na Feihong a fortune to help him deal with Sima Chang'an. Three years earlier, Sima Chang'an had killed 19Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 148 Wuxia: A Vast and Righteous World 武侠：浩然天下 [Jianghu]+ [Imperial Court]+ [Wuxia] A heart brimming with righteousness, a wind that sweeps a thousand miles, a single sword stroke to slay a man, then vanishing without a trace. “Hard it is to cross the mountains and passes,” “Who will grieve for one who has lost his way?” “Chance encounters between strangers,” “Yet all are travelers far from home.” No words could better capture the state of this troubled age. He still remembered that year, when his master wrote a character in the courtyard wi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 After Five Years of Teaching, I Returned to the Martial World 教书五年后我重回江湖 Completed, with bonus chapters loading... [Wuxia + invincible protagonist + no female lead + no romance] A wuxia story! A wuxia story!! A wuxia story!!! After being ambushed, Lin Changyuan wandered into a secluded, nameless village, where someone fished him out of the river. Once his injuries healed, he stayed in the village as a tutor, teaching the innocent children to read and write. Five years later, he left the village and returned to a martial world that had changed beyond recognition... 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 The Lone Sword Is Not Lonely 孤剑不孤独 Peach wine, plum wine, pear blossom wine, poured into jade cups to forget the debts of love. Long swords, short swords, swords in both hands, drawn from my cold scabbard to bring order to a troubled age. This martial world is so bleak. It has its share of dashing gallants and women whose beauty could outshine the moon, yet there are so many trapped by fate, so many hearts torn to pieces. It has so many masters with transcendent abilities and so many talents who look down on the world, yet everyw 1Reads—Score—14d adds
