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- 101 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
- 102 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
- 103 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
- 104 Wuxia Novel: Silver Moon and Flying Frost 武侠小说银月飞霜 About Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel Silver Moon and Flying Frost: The righteous martial world, led by Qin Wangwo, Xiao Jiaojiao, Han Bohu, and Wang Shouyi, are all outraged by Second Master’s wanton slaughter of innocents. When they learn of his sinister goal, their anger only grows. To safeguard the martial world and spare the common people from devastation, the heroes unite and engage this evil force in a battle to the death. The story is full of twists and turns, with a thrilling plot that often 701Reads—Score10714d adds
- 105 The Iron Swallow and Brocade Sash 武侠小说铁燕锦绫 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Iron Swallow, Brocade and Silk: This novel tells the love-and-heroics story of its four main characters: Tie Shouhua, Li Yanhong, Ye Yanjin, and Ji Ling. It is called a tale of “love and heroics” because the author writes love with tender, delicate sorrow and heartrending intensity, quite unlike the styles of Jin Yong, Gu Long, and Liang Yusheng. In a word, it’s heartbreaking. But the novel isn’t only heartbreaking; it also has its heroic side. For instance, Tie Shour 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 The Iron Flute Divine Sword: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说铁笛神剑 Synopsis of The Iron Flute and Divine Sword: It is said that Zhong Gang, an old man from Mount Huang; Zhou Tiansheng, the Cloud-Riding Swordsman; and Ji Feng, the Thousand-Folly Scholar, were known together as the Three Friends of Mount Huang. Their iron flute, divine sword, and folding fan were renowned across the land, their fame eclipsing all the heroes of the realm. Though the three were sworn brothers and close friends, each had mastered a different style of martial arts. They had not learn 512Reads7.1Score10014d adds
- 107 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
- 108 The Legend of Zhuoyun's Great Wilderness 灼云大荒传 [No transmigration + no wish fulfillment + slow burn + pure wuxia + schemes and counter-schemes + throwing oneself into the game] The moment he was born, an old Taoist passed down everything he had learned to him. By the age of three, he was already the “Person of the Year” at Zhuoyun Pass. At seven, his master gave him a lock and told him to go play around with it, using it to take down the old villains of the martial world? “But Master, I’ve already played away my family’s home. Won’t people c 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 Is This Really the Jianghu? 这也是江湖？ New book: The Inn That's Always on the Verge of Going Under. Why spend all day fighting and killing? Wouldn't it be better to farm and run an inn? A bedtime story made just for Chinese readers. Enjoy the story, get some good sleep, and good night, mwah~ Pure wuxia. No brainless plot, no System, one female lead, a coming-of-age story set in an alternate history. In the final years of the Xuan Dynasty, the times are turbulent. Rebels and insurgents rise within the realm, while foreign invaders th 148Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 110 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
- 111 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
- 112 The Martial Arts Novel: Roar of the Snow Mountain 武侠小说雪山长啸 Introduction to the wuxia novel Snow Mountain’s Long Roar: Snow Mountain’s Long Roar tells the story of sword immortals, with Yue Huaibing and Yuchi Lanyou as its protagonists. Two years ago, at a wild inn run by a foreign woman at the foot of the snowy mountain, he caught a glimpse of Yuchi Qingyou. That fleeting image had somehow taken such deep root in his heart. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 A Wandering Swordsman with a Heavy Heart, Who Cuts People Down at the Drop of a Hat 江湖浪子心事重一言不合就砍人 A traditional wuxia tale, with no System and no golden finger. Just a young man, a broken blade left behind, a blood feud, a truth he desperately seeks, and a secret that will rock the martial world… 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 114 A Young Man's Dream of Fortune and Misfortune 少年白衣沉浮梦 On the eve of the empire’s collapse, rebel kings rose across the land. Smoke and flames filled the skies as heroes vied for power. Yet within the palace, the singing and dancing continued as merrily as ever. The emperor still lived in the illusion of peace throughout the realm, woven by his ministers. Thousands of years earlier, the capital was brand-new; thousands of years later, another dynasty would rise and fall, and flowers would bloom, wither, and bloom again. Every age has its extraordina 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 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 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Blade Dance 刃舞 Wild Traveler Hall was the most inconspicuous little sect in the martial world. Escorting goods, collecting debts, running errands: they did it all. Cheng Feng was the newly appointed Third Hall Master of Wild Traveler Hall. Yet every task this little sect assigned him brought danger ever closer, keeping him on edge at every turn. Behind every flash of cold steel lay a carefully woven web of power. Who could have known back then that this man would one day change the fate of the entire Jiang Kin 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 Journey Through Jiangnan in Frost and Maple Snow 枫雪江南行 “How can anyone in this world be so impossibly difficult to communicate with!” Shangguan Xin was practically fuming. She'd spent the whole journey with a human oil jar who barely spoke. Wait a second... Now that she thought about it, that guy could be useful when it really mattered. “Hey! Didn't you say you couldn't use martial arts?” “...” “Hey! I don't think I can figure you out anymore...” 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 Frost Slays the Dragon Gate 霜弑龙阙 One was born with royal blood, yet endured countless hardships. As an adult, she became the mysterious and powerful leader of the Tianshan Sect, then chose to return to the imperial court to fulfill her ambitions and exact her revenge! The other was descended from a reclusive master. Though born to commoners, he grew up healthy and happy, surrounded by love and care. When he came of age, he met her. They fell in love, and both became heirs to peerless divine weapons: one yin, one yang; one good, 1Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 119 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
- 120 Aren’t I a Hero? 我不是大侠吗 Li Zhibai transmigrates into a historical timeline where Cao Cao died at Wancheng and Liu Bei made three attempts to restore the Han dynasty. But that isn't even the strangest part: this is a martial arts world. And in a martial arts world, of course he should become a hero. Unfortunately, fate drops him into a battlefield amid chaos and almost lets him starve to death. Luckily, he is rescued by the Saintess of Langhuan and her party as they flee south, and so begins his journey through the mart 25Reads6.6Score10614d adds
- 121 The Heavenly Dragon Armor: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说天龙甲 Introduction to Tianlong Armor, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: On a lush plain south of Mount Mang in western Henan stands Xuanji Fort, renowned throughout the martial world. Pines, bamboo, and flowering trees line the grounds outside the fort, while rare flowers and plants spread across the landscape, creating a feeling of peace and elegance. The fort's master, Zhuang Guanyu, the famous hero of the Heluo region, has a daughter named Xuanji. She is a peerlessly beautiful woman whose dazzling loo 163Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 The Return of the Condor Heroes: Sectarian Intrigues 神雕后记：教派风云 What happened between the later years of The Return of the Condor Heroes and the early years of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber? How did the rise of the Ming Cult and the founding of Wudang and Emei shape the martial arts world of the Central Plains? What stories lie behind Zhang Sanfeng, Baisun Daoren, Yanbo Diaosou, Guo Xiang, Yang Dingtian, Dujie, and the others? Come and find out! 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 The NPCs Call Me a Hero, but I Love Looting Corpses NPC叫我大侠，其实我酷爱捡尸 Trapped in a game, everyone calls me Hero Pan. Only I know the truth: I’m just a corpse collector who survives by listening to the dead speak amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 The Legend of Huafeng 花凤传 Introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel The Tale of Hua Feng: A white-clad young woman, as beautiful as a flower and ethereal as an immortal, leaves Python Valley with her senior brother. She is Hua Feng, a peerless beauty of unsurpassed grace, adored by all who see her. Delicate and lovely, she has a bewitching charm that captivates the heart. On her first venture into the martial world, she is lured aboard the Golden Dragon Prince's ship, where she shares his bed for several days. Her senio 132Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 Plum Blossom Blood 梅花血 In Gu Long's martial arts novel Plum Blossom Blood, "Ironblood Ink Dragon" Yan Xiaofei visits his sworn elder brother Shang Heng in Plum Blossom Blood, only to discover that all three members of the Shang family have been slaughtered, their blood spilled on the spot. This is the origin of the book's title. Trouble keeps piling up for Yan Xiaofei. Someone impersonates him and dismantles the Jiujiang Branch of the Thirty-Six Yangtze River Halls overnight, leading the gang's leader, Situ Wen, to re 112Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 126 Ten Years of Lanterns in the Jianghu Night Rain 【江湖夜雨十年灯】 Synopsis of Gu Long's wuxia novel, "Ten Years of Jianghu Night Rain": Wei Dan, famed as “Flying Rings and Iron Sword Shaking the Central Plains,” was attacked by the master and disciples of Ouyang the Old Monster of West Kunlun, who joined forces with the Two Fiends of the Snow Sea from the Northern Tianshan Mountains. Though he finally fought his way out, he succumbed to the poison. His son, Wei Mingyuan, took up his father's “Two-Aspect Steel Rings,” bent on avenging him, and went to Ghost Val 91Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 The Bloodied Wraith 碧血幽灵 [After Gu Long, read Huang Ying] [The Shen Shengyi Chronicles: The Ghost of Biyu] A new-school wuxia novel: The Ghost of Biyu. One day, while Long Qiyun is out, he meets a monk who calls himself the Faceless Mage and claims he can travel to and from the underworld. The monk’s face is bizarre, a blank expanse without eyebrows, eyes, nose, or mouth. He tells Long Qiyun that his sins are so grave he must leave his estate, or the ghosts there will not let him go. Within three years, he says, ghostly 57Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 128 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
- 129 Asura Blade 修罗刀 He was the Asura Blade, ranked first on the Tianya List, but he withdrew from the world for ten years! He was the Beggars' Sect leader, renowned throughout the land, yet burdened by a blood feud! She was the eldest daughter of the greatest sect under heaven, yet could not have the one she loved! She was raised by her adoptive family for ten years, only to fall in love with the one person she should never have loved! Fate brought them together, but destiny played cruel tricks on them. Someone onc 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 The Nameless Flute 【无名箫】 The wuxia novel The Nameless Flute: The flute's distant melody drifts from an ancient temple, carrying endless melancholy; the flashing blades mingle with the many grudges of the martial world. The story opens with the five righteous heroes of the Central Plains being cruelly poisoned. Shangguan Qi, a disciple of their leader, is lucky enough to escape and hides in the library of an ancient monastery, where he studies martial arts. After enduring countless hardships, he finally ventures into the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 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
- 132 Bai Rushuang 白如霜 An introduction to Gu Long's wuxia novel White as Frost: White as Frost is the male protagonist's name, so using it as the title feels rather baffling. The plot is simple: Bai Ruyun abducts Wu Qingping and imprisons her in a lakeside pavilion. Before long, as the clichés would have it, they fall in love. But Wu Qingping was already engaged, and her fiancé, Long Yunfu, was an outstanding young man in his own right. His backers, the Three Hundred Elders, were also formidable masters of an older ge 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 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
- 134 The Song of the Song Sword: Cold Moon, Chilly Stars 宋剑长歌之冷月寒星 [Supernatural classical wuxia, no System, not xuanhuan, not high martial arts] Ye Xinghan, the Jade Sword scholar, is a man of quiet disposition. While searching for his senior brother, he becomes trapped in a haunted house and barely escapes with his life. Han Peng, a woodcutter in the mountains, accidentally saves an extraordinary martial artist, only to be targeted for murder. He leaves behind an orphaned girl, Han Yu. Entrusted with Han Yu's care at a critical moment, Ye Xinghan is drawn in 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 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
- 136 The Greatest Blade in History 千古第一刀 Xiao Li’s flying dagger never misses. A sword comes from the west: Heavenly Maiden of the Flying Immortal. What sparks will fly when the heir to the flying dagger meets a descendant of the Flying Immortal? New to the martial world and carrying a heavy responsibility, he sets out to eradicate evil and defend the righteous. But right and wrong are hard to tell, and one battle makes him famous. Who will brave life and death to follow him, and who will reluctantly let go, suffering night and day? Ho 2.3kReads8.8Score19414d adds
- 137 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
- 138 The Legend of Lu Xiaoyao 1: The Cherry Blossom Thief 陆小妖传奇1樱花大盗 What is the martial world? Perhaps it isn’t all fighting and killing, but it really can be a madhouse. That’s why there will always be someone guarding the righteous principles of heaven and earth. Such a person is called a hero, even if it’s a little demon… Lu Xiaoyao! 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 The Weishan Swordsman’s Tale: The Phoenix Perches on the Parasol Tree 微山侠客传之凤栖梧 {Jianghu + court politics + wuxia + legends of immortality + folk legends} Feng Qiwu, the Longxi Hall, and the Luoning swordsmen belong to the jianghu. Emperors, ministers, eunuchs, and officials of the ninth rank belong to the court. Descendants of Nuwa, chivalrous heroes, and lovers devoted to one another belong to wuxia. After Nuwa mended the heavens, a group of people followed her for a long time. They eventually called themselves the Feng Clan. Half human and half immortal, they lived in t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 A Jianghu Ballad 江湖小调 A naturally gifted, laid-back girl and a diligent, mature boy. Watch them make bold strides in their respective fields, and ultimately join forces to rule the martial world. Ride through the martial world, singing freely, with none of the misunderstandings and heart-wrenching romance between a hero and heroine, only decisive, swift action that cuts straight through every problem. This story depicts different lives and different kinds of affection. If you’re tired of the lovesick yearning and res 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 Pine Breeze on the Ridge, Moonlight on the Mountain 半岭松风半山月 [Alternate History + Political Intrigue + Martial Arts + Two Strong Leads + Happy Ending + Mutual Devotion and Healing + No Brain-Dead Plotting + No Rebirth, Transmigration, or System] Lin Kuo, son of Duke Zhongsu of the Southern Zhou, suffers a family catastrophe in his youth and is shunned and isolated by the powerful aristocratic clans. He struggles through a difficult upbringing, carrying on the legacy of his father and elder brother as he carefully advances, bides his time, and plots to ref 73Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 142 Atop the Cloudmist Peak 云渺之巅 On the Ningchuan Continent, eight towering mountains stand in the eight directions, guardians of the land. Each mountain gave rise to a unique sect and power. These peaks are not only symbols of authority and wisdom, but also the foundation of the Ningchuan Dynasty’s prosperity and stability for centuries. But the winds suddenly shift. The Yunmiao Sect, foremost among the eight great sects, is wiped out overnight by the Lu clan, the power brokers at court. As one of the few survivors of the Yunm 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 Cash-Fueled Martial Saint: I Conquer Other Worlds with Attribute Points 氪金武圣：我靠属性点横推异世 This world is like a carefully woven web, with hidden mysteries lurking at every node. Take your time and savor the story: our protagonist is only your guide, and the real excitement is just beginning. Buckle up for an adventure across time and space. You’re guaranteed a thrilling ride! ❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈ Three months, a whole three months! Apart from learning that this country was called “Da Jing,” he knew next to nothing about this world. At last, he made it out of the mountains stretching like a ra —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 Transmigrating to the Martial World to Become the Sword God 穿越到武林世间当剑神 The demon clans of the Great Wilderness invaded in force, occupying all three thousand li of land in the northern desert. With the nation in peril and its lands in ruins, who says a young nobleman can only frequent brothels and drink wine? Jiang Baiyu, the greatest wastrel under heaven, gripped a three-foot sword and pointed it at the sky, slaying demons and vanquishing evil across the world. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 Starting Over as Zhang Cuishan: I'll Protect My Loved Ones 重启倚天张翠山，我来护亲朋 Restarting the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber as Zhang Cuishan: I’ll Protect My Loved Ones 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 The Hidden Hero of the Martial World 风尘侠隐 Synopsis of Feng Chen Xia Yin, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: The reclusive hero Luo Jiufeng and his wife, who live on Mount Heng, are suddenly besieged by dozens of powerful enemies. Both die bitterly in the wilderness, and their two children are taken away. Five years later, the handsome and dashing Luo Yanqiu completes his training and sets out into the jianghu with sword in hand to avenge his parents. The head of the Snow Mountain Sect, Daoist Zixu, gathers powerful figures from the underwor —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 Wandering Heroes in Love 江湖侠侣 Starting out as an ignorant, impoverished beggar and servant boy, the protagonist endures countless hardships to become an unparalleled swordsman. Kind and clever, with a strong sense of justice, he stands up for those in need and roots out evil. Along the way, he experiences the love and hatred, joys and sorrows of the martial world. 3.3kReads7.6Score32714d adds
- 148 The Unrevealed Sword Shadow 剑影未明 War fires blaze across a chaotic world, while the jianghu is beset by storm and sorrow. Fang Shiyi carries a blood feud of epic proportions. He spent ten years training in the mountains, yet made no progress at all. He could only watch as the people closest to him faced danger, powerless to protect them. With no other choice, he gambled his life and reversed the flow of his meridians, all so he could wield a blade and sword and hold fast to what he believed in. Badly wounded, he descended the mo 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 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
- 150 The Vermilion Phoenix Needle 丹凤针 The story revolves around the Tiangang Fortress, using a mystery-solving approach to depict the contest of wits and strength between good and evil. Its central theme is that good will always triumph over evil, while familiar wuxia elements include young masters, learning peerless arts, and competing for martial arts treasures. Blending traditional wuxia plots with detective work was a defining feature of Sima Ling's later novels. Du Xiyan is an upright, learned, and highly skilled young man, an 241Reads—Score10314d adds
