Novels like The Song of the Chang'an Blade
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Song of the Chang'an Blade, best match first.
- 1 Like the Sea (Awakening! Cherry Blossom Love) 似海（《觉醒！樱花之恋》） This is a bittersweet love story. Just before graduating from college, Li Danning has a strange dream in the library. When he wakes, he inexplicably applies for the Western Volunteer Program and is unexpectedly accepted. This turns Li Danning, who has always been obedient and well-behaved, into the family rebel, because his parents had already planned his future for him: taking over the family business after graduation. From then on, Li Danning sets off for Guizhou to teach. There, he meets Cher —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 2 Drunk and Free, Sword in Hand 纵剑醉逍遥 I turn carefree words into a song for you; though strands of sorrow still cling, my resolve remains. I offer this song in search of a kindred spirit. Please lend me your ear and listen. Do not say these rough words are not worth polishing. The road ahead is long, and they need to be honed. When I finally achieve the Great Way, I, Shu, will offer my thanks to you all! Carefree Words: A preface to Drunk on the Carefree Way of the Sword Flute, bamboo pipe, wine, and a song of flowing sorrow, Who 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Restarting 1998 重启98 My name is Lu Lin. I spent half my life stuck at the bottom of society, living an ordinary and aimless existence. But then Heaven gave me a chance to live my life over again, and I was reborn in 1998... 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 4 A Mortal's Path to Immortality: The Peddler Who Rules the World 凡人修仙，卖货郎竟无敌天下 My new work is now available! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Notes on Strange Tales from the Former Dynasty 前朝轶闻笔记 (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no brainless antics, and no wish-fulfillment. If that bothers you, proceed with caution.) Those who know me say I am troubled at heart; those who do not ask what I seek. As Xiao Zixu uncovers the truth behind one mysterious case after another, he discovers that every truth revealed conceals yet more layers of mystery... With a three-foot blade of fine steel in hand, how far can he go? —Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 6 Don't Let the Spring Thunder Startle the Wine 酒莫惊春雷 A low-budget version of The Blood of Youth + The Bad Kids, with tender jianghu romance and courtly intrigue. Tang Jinzhi only meant to wander the jianghu, but his wives push him step by step into inheriting the throne. Behind a shocking conspiracy lurks a mastermind he never would have expected. Who could it be? Let’s find out together! 80Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 7 My Goal Is to Become the King of Brawling 目标是【乱斗之王】 A classic old-school infinite-flow story, with more polished prose and a tighter plot. There's something for seasoned readers who devour books and know all the tropes, as well as lighthearted comedy for younger readers. A true Northeastern-style hotpot of a story: whatever you're looking for, you'll find it here. 2Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 8 When a Swordsmanship Prodigy Is Reborn with a Manual of Sword Techniques 当剑道天才带着剑法秘籍重生 Luosang has unmatched talent for the sword, but he was born with twin meridians that prevent him from cultivating inner force, leaving him a good-for-nothing. After an impulsive act, Luosang was reborn in another world. He discovers that this world prizes strength and pays no attention to swordsmanship. More importantly, his meridian problem is gone! Armed with all the sword techniques he committed to memory in his previous life, Luosang vows to reach the pinnacle of the sword! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Spring Breeze Hall in Red, Nine Swords and Eighteen Fiends 红衣春风堂，九剑十八煞 Zither music fills Great Xia’s golden tents, while Hu beauties dance beneath the northern winds of Wei. Where her red robes pass, vengeance follows. In Spring Breeze Hall, her heart holds all the people. The martial world runs red with blood, but I roam free. Nothing is more unforgettable than a beauty’s profound kindness. Eighteen years ago, beyond Fengmen Pass, a heaven-shaking arrow saved the Xia Kingdom from the brink of ruin. Eighteen years later, amid the night rain of the martial world, t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Chronicles of Nanzhan 南瞻记 In every flower, a bodhi. In every leaf, a world. Every world has its own legends. Nanzhan is a world where people enter the Dao through martial arts. Yet every six sexagenary cycles, a calamity descends upon heaven and earth. In this turning of the cycle, let’s see who among the nine schools and three teachings will rise and rule. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Jiuzhou: The Radiant Red-Clad Woman 九州：红衣昭昭 Don’t read this, move along. It’s been abandoned. [Multiple heroines + Alternate history + Martial arts + Slight ensemble cast + A touch of fantasy] “The sword in my hand is not for killing, but for protecting.” “If this world has no place for me, I’ll cleave the sky apart!” This is the story of a girl who leaves her secluded paradise and ventures into the Nine Provinces. It is the legend of an unparalleled sword carving a song of triumph through a chaotic age. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Young Man's Encyclopedia of All Things 少年万物志 Xiao Zhan is the Qingyang Sect’s most troublesome disciple. To keep him from causing trouble, Situ Zhuri has forbidden him from going down the mountain. But clever as he is, how could he be content to remain trapped in such a tiny world? What he thought was “standing up for justice” was really just “acting recklessly,” and he has brought trouble upon his sect. How can he stay there now? Cast out by his master, he wanders the jianghu in search of a place to belong. When light and darkness intertw —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Saber’s Song, Sword’s Cry 刀吟剑啸 The first appearance of a treasure sparks conflict in Hengzhou, and the clash of blades and spears sets the entire jianghu ablaze. In this vast world, this boundless jianghu, everyone is a protagonist, and no one is. It is filled with all kinds of people: some hate evil with a passion, some are brilliant strategists, some possess extraordinary skills, and some keep their abilities hidden. They gather for all sorts of reasons, whether for profit, revenge, justice, or loyalty... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Ballad of the Wind 风之物语 [Traditional Fantasy] + [Historical Romance] + [Cultivation] + [Revenge] + [No System] In youth, he mastered the classics and histories; grown, he possessed both power and cunning. Like a fierce tiger crouching on a barren hill, he kept his claws hidden and endured. Life is unpredictable, and the world is full of treachery. A prince who wants no part of becoming Crown Prince, a fallen kingdom's princess burdened by a blood feud, and a Demon King bent on destroying the world: what sparks will fly —Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 15 The Jade-Breaking Saber 断玉刀 Also known as The Tale of the Purple Moon and Broken Jade A traditional wuxia novel, written as a tribute to the wuxia stories I once loved most. My writing may be nothing special, but I hope to improve with every chapter and do justice to those days when I risked getting scolded or having my books confiscated in class. Like most men, the protagonist is bold and kind, but also insecure and eager to please. I based the heroine on the mischievous girlfriend I imagine in my heart, fulfilling a chil 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Adventure of the Return 归来历险记 [The Jianghu and the Court + The King Returns] Eight years ago, power changed hands in the Kingdom of Nanyuan, and Prince Zhao Xingcheng was forced to wander the Central Plains. Burdened by his country's humiliation and his family's grievances, he devoted himself to mastering the martial arts. Eight years later, Zhao Xingcheng has completed his training and resolutely descends the mountain. After many twists and turns, he finally embarks on a journey through the jianghu with Wen Sijin and the o 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Enchanting Sword 玄媚剑 Xiao Jingting is free-spirited and unconstrained, bound by neither rites nor convention. His methods are sharp, yet he is deft and sophisticated in dealing with people. He often disguises himself as an old man, intent on capturing every beauty in the world in his paintings. Though he wanders among beautiful women, he remains clear-headed and self-possessed. He is neither a pedantic scholar nor a fool. With his sword at his side, he roams the world, venturing into a turbulent, treacherous land f —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 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
- 19 A Sacrifice to the Jianghu 江湖祭 On the land of Jiuzhou, harmony reigns on the surface, but turmoil lurks beneath. Numerous martial arts sects have sprung up, while forces in the surrounding kingdoms eye the throne, each hoping to seize power and rule Jiuzhou. At just twelve years old, Yan, a household servant of the Zhu clan, lords of a fiefdom in the Eastern Kingdom, loses his playmate. After killing the murderer with his own hands, he flees the Zhu household and begins his journey as a hero of the martial world. Along the wa 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Legend of the Golden Jade Swordsman 金玉奇侠传 [Wuxia, in the style of a storytelling performance, suited to listening] [Inspired by The Legend of Tong Lin] During the Shunji era of the Great Yan, the street thug Shi Jinyu joined the Boundless Sect by a twist of fate and learned astonishing skills. On his first trip down the mountain, he struck an Arhat with his palm and swept away a Vajra with his staff, earning the fearsome reputation of the "Sea-Calming Hero Who Shakes the Blue Seas"... [I'm a huge fan of The Legend of Tong Lin, which is —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Flying Dagger of Li: Sequel, Snow Blows, the Blade Chills, and the Moon Rises Again 小李飞刀续集：雪吹刀凉月又生 This is a strange book: it touches nearly every taboo in modern web fiction, and it’s full of pitfalls... This is an extraordinary book: once you start reading, you’ll find yourself drawn in, gradually realizing there’s more to it than meets the eye. The author has thought everything through. This is a frustrating book: slow to warm up, unsatisfying, tangled, obscure, and depressing... What you think the author is trying to say is not what they actually mean. This is a good book: step back and c 1kReads8.8Score10614d adds
- 22 The Legend of the Icefire Golden Dragon 冰火金龙传 That year, he braved life and death and traveled across the martial world, all to save one person. That year, he was reborn in fire and returned to the martial world, all to kill one person. At the end of the Yuan dynasty, the empire was in chaos... 422Reads6.7Score10214d adds
- 23 Journey with Sword in Hand 仗剑行 There was a swordsman who carried a wooden case and commanded seven flying swords. He began to grasp the Way of the Sword on his own in Lingzhou, but in old age, looking back, he realized he had let down the woman he loved. There was an old man who built a small city east of Jieshi, where he could gaze out over the sea. He called it Wuju. He was invincible in his era, yet often troubled. There was a general who spent half his life pouring his heart and soul into defending the realm and purging t 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 One Sheet of Yellow Paper Rules the World 一张黄纸定天下 That day, armies surged across the land, and the clash of weapons threw everything into chaos. That day, beacons blazed in the clouds as blood rained from the sky. From that day on, ghosts and monsters roamed the world, and the bizarre became commonplace... From that day on, every ruined temple and abandoned Taoist shrine became forbidden ground... From that day on, people became livestock, their true selves shackled... ...And so the world looked on as, with nothing but a sheet of yellow pap 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 A Lone Leaf on a Boat as a Thousand Sails Fade Away 一叶孤舟千帆尽 (One female lead, no harem, no System + no dumb decisions + not a beginner's novel. Traditional martial arts are dead, so proceed with caution if that bothers you!) I thought the jianghu was just the jianghu. I thought revenge was just revenge. As citizens of Daxia, we must strive to become stronger! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Soul-Calming Formula 定魂诀 [Dual Male Leads + Equally Matched + Pure Love + Unconditional Devotion + An Alternate Wuxia World + Happy Ending] It is said that The Soul-Defying Art contains martial arts techniques unmatched throughout history. Whoever masters the complete text can reverse life and death and bring the dead back to life. Xue Zimu, an otherworldly young hero from Worry-Free Island, ventures into the Central Plains martial world to collect the scattered pages. There, he unexpectedly encounters Su Nianxue, the i 5Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 27 Godslayer: Weaving the Stars 弑神：织星 [Otherworldly Continent + Fantasy Setting + Xuanhuan + Multiple Races + Expansive Worldbuilding + Multiple Heroines + Strong Heroines + Mild Romance + Light Suspense] In the ancient war between the gods, the Holy Spirits gave everything their race had just to sever one tentacle of the void. Civilization collapsed, memories were lost, and the continent was left with countless unsolved mysteries. Amid the starry void, source of the Weaving Power and shrouded in calamity, the young Ling Chen awaken —Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 28 The Three-Five Tower, Wandering the Jianghu 云游江湖三五楼 In the martial world of ancient times, no weapons inspired more fear and renown than the Dragon Spring Blood Blade and the Wild Goose Feather Frost Saber. Heroes from across the land met in bloody struggles for fame and fortune, their flesh torn apart and their lives lost to the Yellow Springs. Why can the most ruthless and deranged villains repeatedly escape danger and continue to wreak havoc in the martial world, despite being hunted by so many righteous masters? What mysterious force helps a 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Chronicles of the Qilin Fox 麟狐记 A young monk swallows a dragon egg and is reborn through nirvana. A qilin hatches and acknowledges him as its master, and he comes with innate divine abilities. Could anyone ask for a better start? With the lovely Qing Xue, the frostless Xiao Xiang, the estranged Wan Bing, and the gentle autumn rain, how can he remain true to both the Buddha and the one he loves? A sect master of his generation quietly stays by her side. His devoted wife is consumed by love. Jiu Xuan Linglong returns as an unpar —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 The Crane's Cry Shakes the Nine Heavens 鹤唳九天 Yu Shaoyou is an ordinary modern zookeeper who unexpectedly travels to the Great Jin dynasty and becomes a young manor lord. With his peerless Crane’s Cry technique, he takes on the struggle over a long-lost martial world treasure from twenty years ago. Meanwhile, the barbarian states on the border continue to encroach, their ambitions growing ever bolder. At the young manor lord’s cry, the call to gather goes out! He rides into battle, from the martial world to the imperial court, with a handfu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Green Ink Seeping into the Night 青墨沁夜 The elusive Prince of Qin's name is scattered across every corner of the realm. His poem, “Like a Dream,” can bring to mind the names of many people from the Prince of Qin's mansion in Chang'an: Dark ink seeps into the blue-black night, Dreamlike melodies fade, sorrow dissolves. A few ounces of moonlight, enough to pour, Who watches the dying lamp, still content? Shadows vanish, blossoms fall, Yet the long stars still fill the heavens. None of these people can escape the mark the Prince of Qin 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 On My Way to Break Off an Engagement, I Ran into Three Fiancés 退婚途中，路遇三个未婚夫 “The Matchmaker ties the knot? I'll cut my own romantic ties! My parents married for love, so I can't be a downgrade from them! I'm breaking off this engagement!” A hilarious tale follows the daughter of the Valley Master of Qingfeng Valley as she sets out to break off one engagement after another. Her three fiancés have very different personalities, yet each is an exceptional man. Will her journey to call off her engagements go smoothly? Or will the valley's flower ultimately fall into someone' —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Wandering Hero 侠客闯天下 Young Ling Yun has barely entered the martial world when he must face one formidable foe after another. He struggles through perilous ordeal after perilous ordeal, honing his martial arts as he makes his way across the land. Along the way, he finds love with several women dear to him, and protecting them becomes the pursuit of his life... 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 From the Start, My Master Dies as a Sacrifice and the Whole World Hunts Me Down 开局师父祭天，我被天下人追杀 Dongfang Jing dies suddenly and transmigrates. After his master dies, the whole world hunts him down. Having escaped death time and again, he realizes that something seems increasingly off... Dongfang Jing: “My master is the greatest under heaven. Who dares lay a hand on me!” “Waaah, Master, why did you have to leave so soon? Now everyone in the world is hunting me. What am I supposed to do?” Dongfang Xuzhou: “How is my disciple doing now?” “Report: He’s still being hunted.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The Realm Is at Peace, the General Retires 山河稳，将军隐 (Content warnings: no golden finger, no wild fantasy, no transmigrate, no rebirth, no palace intrigue. A pure wuxia novel.) Lin Yuanyi thrives in the Embroidered Uniform Guard thanks to her unique skills, becoming, for a time, the man most feared in the Kingdom of Xiyan. Unfortunately, she falls for a man she shouldn't have. She uses every means at her disposal to win him, hoping to soften his heart with a lifetime of tenderness. In the end, however, they part ways, and their story ends in heart —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 A Long Wind and a Sword: The Young Wanderer 长风一剑，少年游 Xie Xiu was once a carefree girl, but when a black-clad intruder stormed her home to seize a heart sutra, she was swept into the jianghu's feuds. Just when all hope seemed lost, a black-clad stranger came to her rescue. Having lost everything, Xie Xiu was taken in by the Qing Tai family, old friends of her own. During her stay, her senior fellow disciple Lu Zhaowen looked after her and personally guided her in martial arts and swordsmanship. Years later, on her first foray into the jianghu, she 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Mountains and Rivers Like a Fond Memory 山河如念 [Alternate history + wulin + power struggles + no harem + no System] A coup topples the prosperous Yan Dynasty, leaving the land shattered and its people plunged into misery. Bearing the weight of vengeance for his family and his country, he embarks on the road to restoring the dynasty, only to face a cruel choice in the end. “Today, I'll take up my sword and break through Fancheng; next year, I'll warm my wine and stride across the River of Stars!” The man in blue robes laughs aloud, soaring in —Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 38 Flying Sword, Singing Sleeve 袖剑飞吟 [Swordsmanship + Fantasy + Martial Arts + Xianxia] The greatest sword technique under heaven: Sleevesword Flying Song. It burst onto the scene, said to have been created by a young man in blue. What was the young man’s surname and given name? Stay tuned. 9Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 39 Lone Star, Cold Moon, Frost 孤星冷月寒霜 Synopsis of Zhuge Qingyun’s wuxia novel Lone Star, Cold Moon, Frost: “Lone Star,” “Cold Moon,” and “Frost” are three exceptional martial artists, each with a unique skill: “The Lone Star Is Never Alone,” “The Cold Moon Is Never Cold,” and “The Frost Never Melts.” Together, their names are renowned throughout the martial world. As it turns out, the Lone Star and Frost were bound by a romance long ago. “The Handsome Lone Star,” Ma Erping, had a sweetheart when he was young. Pure of heart and no pa 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Too Lazy to Return to the Jade Tower and Golden Palace 玉楼金阙慵归去 [A cool-faced, warm-hearted, highly skilled heroine of the martial world vs. a debauched, silver-tongued, scheming prince on the run] When Li Gantang first entered the martial world, she ran into the slick-talking, grinning Xie Zhuo. She thought he was unbearably noisy and, aside from being fairly good-looking, utterly useless. Xie Zhuo: “Beauty, you’re so gorgeous. You should smile more. Why the long face?” Li Gantang (rolling her eyes): “Go away!” Xie Zhuo: “I’m a delicate, beautiful young man 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Wuxia Tale of Yuan Ziyan 武侠小说袁紫烟传 Yuan Ziyan, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng Yuan Ziyan is a character in Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Emperor Yang of Sui gathered beauties from across the land in his harem. Since there were so many, he ordered people to divide them into three ranks, high, middle, and low, so he could choose among them. One of them, Lady Hou, was proud of her talent and beauty and refused to bribe the people selecting the women. As a result, she was sent to the Cold Palace. After Lady Hou took her own 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Calamity of the Ink Blade 《墨刀劫》 The Ink Blade Tribulation 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 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
- 44 The Legend of White-Browed Hero, Part Two 大宋白眉传第二部 After the All-Nations Martial Arts Tournament comes to an end, Xu Liang and the others set off on a new journey. The Thousand-Faced Butcher Lou Shan has resurfaced in the jianghu, and Xu Liang's group goes after him, leading to a great battle at Dongting Lake. Tao Sangu travels thousands of miles in search of Shu'an, and the two find love. The Three Upper Sects join forces with the Beggars' Guild in a bloody battle on Mount Wuyi. The Black-and-White Cult reinstates the Golden Lamp Formation and 4.7kReads7.3Score14214d adds
- 45 The Book of Wishes 如意经 A manual said to contain peerless martial arts has become the object of everyone’s desire. As schemes and treachery spread through the martial world, a thrilling tale of the martial arts world unfolds... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Ballad of the Swordsman 侠客剑歌 [One heroine, mystic martial arts, plenty to look forward to!] Life and death don't matter. If you won't accept it, fight! The world stretches from north to south, and the road I, Su Shaoqing, walk must be stronger, grander, and broader than anyone else's. You take your narrow plank bridge; I'll take my broad, sunny road! A world of passionate heroes and boundless daring, where leaves fall amid flashing blades. Come see me, Su Shaoqing, roam the jianghu... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Chronicles of Xuanwu’s Splendor 玄武风华录 (A plot-driven story, no System, not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel, with a vast world.) This is an age when spiritual energy has reached its peak, and an age when spiritual energy has begun to decline. This is an age when the divine order is crumbling, and an age when everyone longs to become a god. I raise the Xunwind Sword in my left hand and summon the Thunderclap Saber in my right. I sever the threads of fate and shatter the bridge of injustice. I break free from worldly shackles and see —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Jiajin and Meijia 佳金与美佳 [Unconventional romance in the QQ era] A "poor top student" meets an "anti-social second-generation government official." Adapted from a real teenage memory. In 2012, the year the world was supposedly going to end, Chen Boji jin, a boy who had become socially anxious around girls because of the high-pressure environment at home, unexpectedly met Huang Meijia, a high-achieving girl from his hometown whose family had fallen apart. Two kindred, lonely souls were drawn to each other and pursued one 4Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 49 The Youth Chu Xing 楚行少年 A sword rests on his back, bearing countless stories. The one who carries it, too, steps into the story of that sword. A simple, kindhearted young man wanders through a martial world that is not all that chaotic. Everything from the past has already been destroyed. The young man should not bear the burden of hatred, but put an end to this old feud. A boy who repays hatred with kindness is sure to reap even greater rewards. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Detective's Rules 名侦探的规条 About The Rules of the Master Detective: The core of detective fiction lies in solving mysteries, the essence of solving mysteries lies in logic, and logic deals with tricks. Countless masters have spent their lives pondering one question: How can one devise a trick so ingenious it will be remembered for ages? Locked-room mysteries, alibis, narrative tricks, nursery-rhyme murders, death codes, snowbound mountain lodges, vanishing murder weapons... Every detective-fiction formula has already been 18Reads—Score—14d adds
