Novels like Wielding a Sword to Carve Dragons
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- 51 The Young Martial Hero: Nine-Dragon Phoenix Diagram 武侠少年：九虬凤凰图 [Wuxia] + [No wish fulfillment] + [Action-packed from start to finish, not a dull moment] + [Swordsmanship] + [No golden finger] + [No transmigration] + [Brotherhood] + [Mystery solving] A story with two male leads. This isn't the kind of novel where everything goes smoothly. It follows the events that unfold as they seek the truth behind the death of Zhang Tong, the beloved of the hero Pan Da. The writing style leans toward Gu Long and Jin Yong. 23Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 52 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!!!!!! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Laughing at the Azure Clouds 笑苍云 Leng Feng arrives in another world wearing nothing but a pair of shorts. With nothing to his name, he starts at the very bottom and keeps striving toward the top, overcoming trial after trial and difficulty after difficulty, until at last he can watch the world’s storms with a smile. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 In Qixia Town, I Got Fifty Years of Inner Strength from the Start 人在七侠镇，开局奖励50年内力 Beili, the Great Ming, the Great Song, Liyang… The Divine Land is divided among warring nations, while countless martial arts schools compete for supremacy. Su Li transmigrates here and becomes an ordinary waiter at an inn in Qixia Town, awakening the “Jianghu Chronicles System.” [Ding! Witness Bai Zhantang use the Sunflower Acupoint-Sealing Hand. Reward: fifty years of pure Yang internal energy!] [Ding! Drink with Qiao Feng, who loves his liquor more than life itself. Reward: Eighteen Dragon-S 10.2kReads5.5Score58414d adds
- 55 The Peerless Chivalrous Hero 绝世奇侠传 [This is a slow-burn novel that only gets better as it goes. The main draw is a great read that stands the test of time!] Young hero Guo Yi rises to the pinnacle of the martial world. To uphold justice, he joins forces with his beloved Shui Rouqing to defeat the great evil of the martial world. But just as the mantis stalks the cicada, a hidden force lies in wait behind them, its vast web already spread… Is human nature ultimately good, or evil? The plot twists and turns, while a heroine even th 1.1kReads7.0Score11114d adds
- 56 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 2.3kReads8.8Score20014d adds
- 57 Beacon Fires Reflect on the White Lotus 烽火映白莲 This book is richly detailed, tightly plotted, and faithful to the course of history. Its figures in a time of turmoil feel vivid and real, and historical events are brought to life, such as Chen Youliang sending assassins after Ming Yuzhen, Xu Shouhui being bludgeoned to death, and the defense of Hongdu. Readers can savor a turning point in history through an accessible martial arts novel. The story spans from the eleventh year of the Zhizheng era, when Han Shantong was killed and Liu Futong la 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Old Tales of the Martial World: The Jade-Faced Tiger 武林旧事·玉面虎 Old Tales of the Martial World: The Jade-Faced Tiger 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 Wind-Blown Catkins, Rain-Beaten Duckweed 风飘絮雨打萍 The Dream of the Jianghu: You think he’s just an ordinary, down-on-his-luck young man? Wrong. There’s a long sword at his waist, a Sword of Immortality, and whoever wields it is immortal too. You think he’ll retire after making a name for himself? Wrong. He lies in wait, seeking the chance to destroy the Demon Cult. He meant to play the weakling and cling to the heroine, but she’s caught in a deadly ambush. He is a wisp of fluff in the wind, drifting without direction. She is rain falling from t 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Chronicles of the Wuxia World 综武风云录 (Roaming the martial world with Li Lianhua) Here, experts abound, along with countless supreme martial arts techniques. Here, beautiful women and strong liquor await, and there are endless strange tales from the martial world. Here, wandering heroes and lovely women share countless tales of romance. Above all, this is also home to the everyday warmth of countless ordinary people. 284Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 The Road to Revival Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 从笑傲开始的复兴路 I transmigrate into the Laughing in the Wind world as the third disciple of the Huashan Sect, Zhao Xiaoyi. Watch as I, Zhao Xiaoyi, lead my fellow disciples to revive our sect, change the regrets weighing on my heart, and laugh proudly beneath the heavens! 461Reads—Score11414d adds
- 62 The Grudges of the Hong and Miao Clans 洪苗恩仇录 Zi Ji had two disciples, Hong Shi and Miao Liang. When they received their master’s martial arts teachings, the two disciples each followed a different path. Hong Shi took the direct approach, while Miao Liang went in the opposite direction. Thus were born two entirely different martial philosophies. This also planted the seeds for the later Hong-Miao rivalry... Amid this conflict, Zhuang Fei, one of the story’s protagonists and a descendant of Hong Shi’s school, endured great hardships and even 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Classic Livestream: Talking to Xiao Feng to Save A Zhu from the Start 直播经典：开局对话萧峰救下阿朱 You were supposed to livestream martial arts, but all the protagonists became your followers! Ning Xiao starts in The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, traveling through different jianghu worlds. He helps protagonists reach the peak and be reborn, and receives all kinds of miraculous techniques, including the Yijin Jing. With the potential of an immortal from a later age, he quietly sets off on his path to invincibility! 148Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 64 Yang Kang of The Legend of the Condor Heroes: Rong'er, Don't Bother Me 射雕杨康【蓉儿不要骚扰我】 Reborn as Yang Kang in Jin Yong’s world of martial arts! A pinnacle of martial arts fan fiction, this novel runs over a million words. No System, no golden finger. The author carries the whole story through sheer writing. The style is humorous and funny, with thrilling battles and a passionate plot. 5.3kReads5.1Score36414d adds
- 65 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. 3.4kReads7.6Score32914d adds
- 66 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: From the Start, I Gain the Nine Suns Divine Skill 笑傲江湖：开局获得九阳神功 The protagonist is decisive and merciless, showing no one any leniency! So you’re Tian Boguang, the Lone Wanderer? I’ll cripple your martial arts and send you to the palace to become a eunuch. That’s not unreasonable, is it? Yu Canghai? You slaughtered the entire Fuwei Escort Agency, so I’ll wipe out your whole Qingcheng Sect. Seems fair, doesn’t it? Whether you’re a wicked demon or a self-righteous member of the righteous path, the moment I find you, I’ll kill you! 1.8kReads6.0Score10714d adds
- 67 The Seven Heroes Return: The Five Young Detectives 再续七侠小小五义 2.8kReads6.9Score12614d adds
- 68 After My Package Was Stolen, I Found Out It Was a Heaven Reliant Sword 包裹被偷后，才发现是倚天 Cheng Feng. A simple name. No one knows his surname. No one knows where he came from, either. All they know is that he lives with a lame man in a little courtyard in the south of the city. He makes a living delivering goods and running errands for the townspeople. Until one day, he catches someone stealing his package from behind his back. From then on, his fate takes a different turn… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Reborn as You Tanzhi: Conquering the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils World 重生游坦之之纵横天龙 [Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils] + [Transmigration] / [Reborn] + [No System] + [Comeback] + [Wuxia] + [Jin Yong]. This novel has no System. It’s pure classical Wuxia, with the feel of the golden age of Jin Yong and Gu Long. There are many Wuxia web novels these days, in all sorts of styles. For example, many actors have played Qiao Feng, from Leung Ka-yan to Donnie Yen. If you like the version played by Felix Wong, this book is for you. The story takes its time setting things up, but it gets more exc 49Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 70 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 125Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 71 The Song Dynasty Swordsmen 大宋剑侠图 The heroic wuxia novel The Sword Heroes of the Great Song tells a thrilling story. Main characters: Zhan Jun, the Southern Sword Immortal whose fame shakes the ages, son of Zhan Zhao, the Southern Hero; Liu Ruxue, the Charming Shadow and Tiger-Subduing Immortal Maiden, adopted daughter of Liu Qing, the White-Faced Judge; and Bai Yuxuan, whose sword swallows rivers and mountains and whose palm shakes the Five Continents, son of Bai Yunrui, the Jade-Faced Little Bodhidharma. Synopsis: During the r 4.5kReads7.5Score19214d adds
- 72 A True Dragon Lies Hidden Deep in the Martial World 江湖深处藏真龙 Three years locked away in the Cold Palace, a dragon lies dormant. One day he emerges, and roams the martial world. From the heights of the imperial court, all under heaven are players on the board. Born with a heavenly-grade constitution, he is trapped in a cage, waiting for the day the winds and clouds rise. He will overturn the board, and the true dragon will raise its head. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Ruling the Martial World: I Came From Mount Hua 横行江湖：我从华山来 Linghu’s name has traveled far. When will the immortal ape be born? The sword remains unstained by blood, and the hero has yet to set out. Since those who came before are already gone, and those who follow are still unknown, let me be the first to go see all the beautiful sights this martial world has to offer... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 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 124Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Transmigrated into The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: My Wife Became My Mortal Enemy 魂穿倚天：老婆成了我的死对头 [A radically altered version of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber] [Wuxia] [Gender transformation] As Li Ning passed the Bridge of Helplessness, he was just about to drink a bowl of Granny Meng's soup when Horse-Face kicked him straight into the Yellow Springs. Li Ning screamed as he fell. Li Ning: "What the hell? I don't have to drink Granny Meng's soup? You're just sending me straight into reincarnation?" Ox-Head: "Great benefactor, your servant has already kicked that person into the Yellow S 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Eight Peerless Masters 八绝天下 A continuation of this book, titled Unrivaled Remnant Sword. The Hundred Flowers Valley is wiped out, leaving Ouyang Wushuang to chance upon his enemy. To his own surprise, he takes that enemy as his master and learns the Nine Forms of the Remnant Sword. But just as he prepares to kill his enemy with his own hands, he discovers that someone else is pulling the strings... 1.5kReads—Score17514d adds
- 77 Wuxia: Sign-In for the True Xuanwu Technique from the Start 武侠：开局签到玄武真功 Zhang Tian transmigrates into a world of martial heroes and gains a sign-in System, traveling far and wide to sign in and obtain martial arts manuals: peerless lightness skills like Wudang's Cloud-Treading Ladder, the Great Shift of the Universe, and the Dragon-Elephant Prajna Skill. He even ventures into Lingyun Cave, slays the Fire Qilin, and obtains the supreme art of the Ten Strongest Warriors: the Black Tortoise True Art! He can also flirt with Yan Ying, tame Zhou Zhiruo, share a steamy con 6.1kReads5.4Score35814d adds
- 78 Chronicles of the Xiaoxiang Night Rain 夜雨潇湘记 The Xiang River flows on, but when will the grudges and feuds of the martial world finally pass like running water? Bloodshed and violence follow people everywhere. Even if you are a legendary hero, how can you escape the fate of this world? See how a single long sword travels to the ends of the earth! 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 The Tale of the Flower-Shaking Eagle 摇花放鹰传 Synopsis of Wo Longsheng's wuxia novel, The Flower-Swaying Eagle: Su Bailing had no equal in the world, though he longed for one. Arrogant in his youth and fiercely competitive in middle age, he had no confidante worthy of his regard and no enemy who could give him a proper fight. With nowhere to put his abundant talent, he played a trick on the martial world of later generations. He poured his pent-up anguish and pain into building an underground fortress, leaving behind two plans, one righteou 577Reads6.7Score10314d adds
- 80 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
- 81 West Venom, Ouyang Feng 西毒，欧阳锋 A 30-year-old man transmigrates into the already-mad Ouyang Feng, the Western Venom. Watch how a man in his seventies puts down roots and raises a family in The Return of the Condor Heroes, and see how he lives life to the fullest. 295Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 The Martial World Has Been Peaceful Too Long, So I Came with Twin Blades 武林平静太久，我持双刀而来 (No System, one heroine, not brainless, humorous style) Also known as Double Blades Six years ago, a swordsman appeared out of nowhere and swept through the martial world with a single blade. His final strike cleaved the signboard of Heavenly Sword Manor in two. At just nineteen, he challenged Baili Chengfeng, the manor's master, for the title of the greatest under heaven. No outcome was ever announced, but the swordsman vanished from the martial world soon afterward. The martial world buzzed wi 261Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 83 A Streamer's Revenge 主播复仇记 Lin Yan, the genius esports streamer known as “Frostflame,” is being ruthlessly exploited by her boss when she receives news that her family home is being demolished. Her compensation includes ten properties in Xinglan Bay and tens of millions in cash. She hurls the keys at Zhang Qiang, terminates her contract, and founds Frostflame Studio. She turns the properties into a streaming base and shelters vulnerable streamers who are being exploited. Her sudden wealth draws covetous eyes from all side —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 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
- 85 Get Lost, Goddess! I Only Have Eyes for the Female Supporting Character 女神滚，我独好宠女配 At Tiger-Wolf Mountain, Shen Yihuan, a young disciple of the Dongli Sect, accidentally rescues a female disciple of the Emei Sect. The two soon discover that they have stumbled upon a conspiracy revolving around one of the “Ten Sects’ Four Beauties.” Along the way, they search for a way to save people and meet Xia Hongmei, Xiao Xueer, and others, all among the Ten Sects’ Four Beauties of the Ten Sects Alliance. They are swept up in the upheavals among the ten sects, cross paths with members of t 1.2kReads6.8Score10114d adds
- 86 Wuxia Crossover: From the Start, My Wild Ball Fist Made Me Terrifyingly Strong! 综武：开局野球拳，我强得可怕！ Yang Xiong is unexpectedly reborn in a world of mixed martial arts, becoming an ordinary martial artist outside Xiangyang City! Luckily, his System arrives late but not absent, and he successfully unlocks the strategy guide to the Hundred Flowers Register. Raise a target’s favorability to a certain level, and you can claim a reward. And so, Yang Xiong begins his own conquest journey. 1.4kReads7.1Score14714d adds
- 87 Our Jianghu 我辈江湖 (A world of martial honor, court intrigue, an ensemble cast, swordsmanship, one female lead, no System) The world’s great heroes rise in our time, yet the moment we enter the jianghu, the years rush by. Three thousand sword auras soar to the heavens; a hundred thousand pagodas crumble at a touch. Turning clouds and rain is but a casual act; in court, we make our moves with a laugh and a toast. A thousand autumns of imperial ambition vanish in an instant; all that remains is a lifetime's drunken 266Reads6.3Score10614d adds
- 88 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 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: Song Qingshu of Wudang 倚天，武当宋青书 Song Qingshu was one of the most outstanding third-generation disciples of Wudang. Though gifted in both letters and arms, exceptional, upright, and loyal, he lost all composure when it came to love. He had once been a handsome young man with a bright future and formidable martial skills. But his infatuation with Zhou Zhiruo of the Emei Sect and jealousy of Zhang Wuji, who had made a name for himself at the Battle of Bright Summit, led him down a crooked path. After sneaking into the Emei Sect w 672Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 90 Snow Flies Over the Mountain Pass 关山飞雪 [Wuxia + Court Politics + War + Schemes + No System + No Transmigration] “Your destiny is noble beyond words, yet you are fated to live your whole life alone and unsupported.” At court, he is a wise ruler with the power of life and death. He wages war in every direction and brings the barbarians to heel. In the martial world, he gradually rises to become the strongest Martial Emperor. His fame spreads throughout the realm, and heroes bow before him. Can he finally break the curse of fate and fin 64Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 The Odd One Out in the Martial World 武侠世界当老六 A wuxia world In the martial world, no one is master of their own fate. Lu Renjia accidentally transmigrates into the body of a poor young man named Lu Renjia, in a world where kingdoms, powerful clans, and martial sects all stand intertwined. What path should Lu Renjia take? Huh? What’s this? A cheat? All right! Problem solved. 438Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 92 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 144Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 93 Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber: The Bright Lord Rules the World 倚天之明尊天下 Zhang Wubing transmigrates to another world as Zhang Cuishan's second son, the younger brother of the little Zhang Wuji by two years. This time, what Zhang Wuji failed to cherish, Zhang Wubing will cherish. Watch as he breaks through in martial arts, becomes the leader of the Ming Cult, drives out the Tartars, and establishes a Ming Cult dynasty. Of course, the first thing he needs to do is return to Wudang with his parents and stop Zhang Cuishan and his wife from taking their own lives... 509Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Wind and Blade 风与刀 A tale of wind and blades, a tale of the jianghu and its people. The wind is carefree, the blade is swift. Zhao Qian never wanted a life on the road, but after killing someone, he has no choice but to wander and step into the jianghu, where swords are cold and women are fragrant. (Harem, not a single female lead) 180Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 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
- 96 Riding Through the Land, Singing a Long Ballad 纵马长歌 [Jianghu + court intrigue + xianxia + plot-driven + wuxia + ensemble cast] Money in your pocket, rice in your storehouse, and a blade at your side: that's the carefree life of the jianghu. A healthy body, a peaceful heart, and a divine sword kept hidden: that's what it means to be an immortal among mortals. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 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
- 98 When You Rise, the World Stirs 君起风云 Ren Pingsheng, the young sect master of the famed Qingyun Sect, was betrayed by a trusted confidant during the sect's grand ceremony and fell into Soulbreak Cliff. In a single night, his martial arts were completely crippled and he was gravely injured, reduced from a revered immortal of the righteous path to a discarded pawn. By chance, he was rescued by Chen Xuanyi, the master of Netherworld Valley. Through a twist of fate, the two fought side by side. One held fast to his principles, enduring 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 Wuxia Crossover: Roaming the Jianghu Begins as the Young Lord of Lingjiu Palace 综武：恣意江湖从灵鹫宫少主开始 The city of Liuyun is prosperous, and the carefree young lord is peerless beneath heaven. He holds the sun and moon in his palm, blotting out the stars. He is truly the finest man in the world. Gu Liuyun accidentally transmigrates to the Yanwu Continent, bringing with him the Xiaoyao Sect's supreme martial art, "Xiaoyao's Wind-Riding Art." He becomes the young lord of the Lingjiu Palace on Misty Peak. Given a second life, he will wield his sword, ride swift horses, and roam the martial world 1.1kReads5.8Score—14d adds
- 100 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, 183Reads8.2Score—14d adds
