Novels like The Song of the Chang'an Blade
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- 51 The Legendary Heroes of the Central Plains in Wuxia Novels 武侠小说中原侠侣传奇 Introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel, The Legend of the Heroes of the Central Plains: The Legend of the Lovers of the Central Plains: Ximen Yushuang, leader of the evil martial arts sect Plum Blossom Gate, intends to unite the martial world, but is thwarted by Bai Xixiang, a brilliant young woman suffering from a terminal illness. Ximen Yushuang hates her to the core and wants her dead, yet Bai Xixiang's cleverness fools her time and again. The two women match wits across the martial world 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Sword Aura and Scholarly Fragrance 剑气书香 In The Fragrance of Sword Qi, two peerless martial artists, Wei Lingfei, known as “The Might of Hebei,” and Long Lingfei, known as “The Dragon of the Xiang River” (together called the Northern and Southern Lings), share the same name and agree to a duel. But after twenty years, neither has won. In the end, both are gravely wounded. By chance, the wealthy young Wang Yiping comes upon them, and Long Lingfei passes on all the martial arts he has learned in his life to Wang Yiping. Wei Lingfei, mean 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Youthful Beauty, Fleeting and Fair 可怜颜色俱青春 After his entire family is wiped out, Wang Minghe is taken up the mountain by his master to learn martial arts. Once his training is complete, he descends to seek revenge on those responsible. Along the way, he meets Yunxia, who falls for him at first sight, and becomes caught up in a turbulent tale of feuds and grudges amid a chaotic age. As Wang Minghe uncovers the truth about his origins, he also helps a down-on-his-luck scholar realize his ambition to unite the realm… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 The Legend of Little Swallow: A Martial Arts Novel 武侠小说小燕子传奇 About the wuxia novel "The Legend of Little Swallow": To force the Ming emperor's hand, Ma Wenzhong, the governor of Henan, conspires with demonic cults from both regions. They abduct a princess and hide her within the palace, throwing the martial world into danger. The palace is gripped by unease, strange incidents plague the martial world, and a storm gathers over the Central Plains. Jiang Qianli, Little Swallow, the imperial guard commander Wang Tong, and a group of other martial arts maste 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 The Great Song Heroes: The Legend of Whitebrow 大宋群侠传之白眉传奇 The Great Song Heroes: Legend of the White-Browed Hero, also known as The Sequel to the White-Browed Hero, tells the story of Xu Liang and Fang Shuan. After the great battle in the Eastern Sea, they return to their hometown to live in seclusion, but come back to the martial world to uphold justice. Their adventures include Xu Liang becoming Jiang Feixiong's disciple, the heroes attacking Zhushan three times, the great battle at the Hangzhou arena, the fierce fighting at Wansui Mountain, defeatin —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 The Terrifying Embroidered Shoes 恐怖的绣花鞋 The Terrifying Embroidered Shoes —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The Chicken Slayer: The Last Emperor's Life as a Martial Hero 杀鸡重重：末代皇帝的武侠人生 [Wuxia] [Transmigration] [History] [Lighthearted] [No System] [Comedy] [Foodie] He transmigrates as Chai Xun, the young emperor of Later Zhou, only to have Zhao Kuangyin seize his throne in the Chenqiao Mutiny. He gets unwillingly caught up in a conspiracy, as princes, royal brothers, ministers, eunuchs, and the entire martial world gradually unfold before him like a painted scroll. The neighboring Northern Han, Southern Tang, Dali, and Khitan all eye the Central Plains and the Song dynasty with —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Bamboo Branches Paint a Picture of Peace 翠竹枝头绘平安 Historical BL A faded cloth tiger conceals the greatest secret under heaven. The unfeeling young master leaves his secluded valley only to reclaim the warmth he lost beneath an apricot tree. But rumors in the martial world cut like knives, and the bloodstained shadows of the past have yet to fade. Is the "Master of the Returning Sword," clad in white and wielding a branch as he sweeps his sword across the eight directions, truly the fiend who destroyed a family, or the cold wanderer he has spent —Reads—Score114d adds
- 59 Sword Dance Amid the Flames of War 剑舞烽火 More than ten years ago, the righteous and evil factions fought a great battle. The righteous side suffered heavy losses, and the leader of the evil cult was killed. An infant and the cult's Grand Elder plunged to the bottom of a cliff together. Years later, a young man made a name for himself with a single fight at the Sword Appreciation Gathering. After learning the truth about his origins, will he avenge his father, or stay true to himself? All the grudges and passions are decided by the swor —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 A Middle-Aged Man’s Wuxia Dream 中年大叔的武侠梦 [Traditional wuxia + no System + invincible hero + soul transmigration + mystery-solving + growth + no mindless plot] A middle-aged man finds himself in the body of someone with an innate martial physique from the start, and gradually learns all kinds of wondrous martial arts. Through one adventure and mystery after another, he reaches the pinnacle of martial prowess, founds the world's greatest sect, sweeps away countless scoundrels from the martial world, and brings balance between the martial 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 The Red Bean Curse in the Misty Rain 《烟雨红豆劫》 The Red Bean Tribulation in the Misty Rain 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Chronicles of the Iceheart Sword 《冰心剑影录》 Chronicles of the Iceheart Sword’s Shadow 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 What Makes a Hero? 何以称侠 [No mindless characters + ensemble cast + multiple protagonists + not a wish-fulfillment story + alternate history] A green-robed swordsman wandering the world, a red-clad chivalrous thief who stands up for the wronged, a young nobleman who seeks the Dao in the mountains, and a beautiful woman secluded away with a chronic illness. For different reasons and their own purposes, they each step into the martial world, some willingly and some by force. They visit old friends, make new ones, travel fr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 Young Master, You’re in the Wrong Genre 少爷，你穿错题材了 Handsome men everywhere, a bevy of beauties: who needs to be the leader of the martial world when you can live like a playboy, listen to music in the pleasure quarters, and enjoy the finer things in life? A beautiful, aloof fairy maiden; a lively and dashing female constable; a bewitching assassin; an adorable, airheaded alliance leader... I just want to flirt and fall in love with you all. This young master transmigrated here to enjoy the good life. Let those who don't play fair handle the mart —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 The Greenwood Paths of the Jianghu 江湖绿林道 Driven mad by love, he flew into a rage and robbed a golden carriage. Fleeing to the mountains of the south, he became entangled in yet more love and hatred. When the Southern Heavenly Kingdom rebelled, Di Qing led a southern campaign and the young generals of the Yang family went to war. Tens of thousands clashed, leaving rivers of blood and mountains of corpses. After the battle, just as he was about to return home, he was beheaded... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 The Fragrance of Wild Goose Blood 雁血飘香 [Reading Huang Ying After Gu Long] [The Legend of the Great Illusion: The Fragrant Trail of Wild Goose Blood] When this book was published in mainland China, the author's pen name was changed to "Taiwan Gu Long." It is a famous bestseller by the author known far and wide as "Taiwan Gu Long," a renowned martial arts novel written by that author, who has absolutely no connection to the martial arts grandmaster Gu Long. Long Fei's adopted son, Shangguan Shou, keeps company with the capital's spoile 1.5kReads9.4Score23414d adds
- 67 The Five Warlords 五霸图 Introduction to The Five Hegemons: The protagonist, Lu Zhengying, sees his entire family murdered, with only himself surviving. Pursued along the way, he is rescued by the two daughters of the Lord of the Seven-Kill Order and manages to escape with his life. He also learns superior martial arts. To avenge his family and repay the debt of having his life saved, he travels the martial world as deputy leader of the Seven-Kill Order, punishing the wicked and eliminating evil. Meanwhile, great fiends 77Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 The Mystery of the Jiangnan Jade Pendant 《江南玉佩之谜》 The Mystery of the Jiangnan Jade Pendant 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Beauty Like Jade, Sword Like a Rainbow 美人似玉剑如虹 This is the story of a young man accidentally drawn into the martial world, who resolves to wipe out every evil under heaven. In an age of chaos, the youth heads north with his sword, quelling the flames of war across the northern lands. He returns to the martial world, traveling the roads of heroism with a beautiful companion and leaving countless tales behind. There are perilous battles, the distant reaches of the martial world, and the treachery of the imperial court. Waves of turmoil crash o 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 The Flying Hero of Guangyang Island 广阳岛飞侠传 This book will take you into a fantastical, passionate world of martial heroes. Follow the steadfast steps of the heroes of Guangyang Island, feel the sweeping tides of the martial world, experience its twists and turns of love and vengeance, and pursue the undying light of justice. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Wuxia: Nine Songs of Cangyun 武侠，沧云九歌 What is the martial world? A young swordsman ventures into the martial world, where dragons and tigers clash, and crosses the North Sea! The greatest monk of all time unleashes a single Buddhist Lion’s Roar, and within ten paces, all are turned to a bloody mist! How, then, did he become the world’s most notorious demonic monk… Love and hatred, old grudges and new, a young man galloping drunk on horseback… Heroes rise one after another… The martial world is everywhere… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 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
- 73 The Outlaw Hero 不良侠 The Wu Dynasty collapsed, and rival powers rose amid decades of chaos. This era came to be called the Calamity of the World. First, Luo Chuan marched on the royal capital with his long saber. Later, a single sword from Canghai pacified Jiangnan. With the Li clan's support, a new dynasty was founded under the name Datong, and peace finally returned to the land. Twenty-one years after the dynasty's founding, a sudden rain fell over Jiangnan one night. A strange visitor, a curious tortoise shell, a 4Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 74 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
- 75 The Fluttering Escort Banner: A Martial Arts Tale 武侠小说镖旗飘飘 Synopsis of the wuxia novel The Fluttering Escort Flag: On their way to Kaifeng, escorts from the Tiger Might Escort Agency are attacked again and again by martial artists. The attackers include both underworld fiends and members of orthodox sects. The escorts suffer heavy casualties and lose the ability to fight back. When a fiend slashes open the carriage carrying a government official’s daughter, he suddenly cries out in alarm and flees in panic with his men. Chief Escort Guan Zhongyue rushes 215Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 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
- 77 The Windbound Wanderer 风归客 (No female lead) The martial world is ablaze with conflict, as bandits and powerful warlords carve out their own territories. Li Zhijian enters the world alone, carrying a Tang saber. He cuts down bullies, hones his blade and tempers his heart, finds a wise mentor and sworn brothers, battles formidable foes, and unravels sinister schemes. He builds a fearsome reputation with his saber and gathers allies through trust. From a passing stranger in the martial world to a leader of heroes, he wields 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 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
- 79 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 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 The Soul-Seizing Banner 【夺魂旗】 Shangguan Ling travels through the Central Plains with her master, the reclusive hero of the southern frontier, Xie Dongyang. Along the way, they meet the silver-bearded swordsman Fang Baichuan. Fang says that the Soul-Seizing Banner, one of the Five Peerless Wonders of the World, has been absent from the martial world for more than twenty years, but has suddenly reappeared. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Wuxia: My Infuriating Luck with Women in the Martial World 武侠：我那该死的江湖女人缘 [No System + no transmigration + scheming protagonist + wuxia romance + living off others while holding your own] Without a System or transmigration, we can tell a truly exciting story. Lin Youle was born into a prestigious sect, but had no interest in martial arts from childhood. Then, on a long journey down the mountain, he began a fantastical life in the jianghu... Want to see the protagonist slaughtering everyone in sight? Sorry, his martial arts are terrible. Even against a rooster, he onl 160Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 82 A Jianghu Youth, Just Passing Through 恰江湖少年 Over a hundred years ago, the extraordinary book Treatise on the Martial World burst onto the scene, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of the martial arts practiced by every sect. It caused an immediate sensation throughout the jianghu. The shocked sects began hunting down the eccentric man who wrote the book, Xie Xiaosheng. But Xie Xiaosheng, known throughout the martial world as “Knower of Heaven and Earth,” vanished like a ghost without a trace. A hundred years later, everyone had long s 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 The Genius Who Fell from the Heavens 天降鬼才 I don't know the arts of Qimen Dunjia, or the secrets of feng shui and the Eight Trigrams, but everyone in the jianghu calls me an unparalleled genius. Why? Because there's a hole in my head! It's stuffed with modern knowledge from the new era! Honestly, I'm a very proper and refined person. Believe it or not, I certainly do. 9Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 84 Jiang Ying: Arrogance 江影：嚣 Jiang Ying inherits the spiritual core of Gu Long's Wuxia while bringing in the depth of modern literary thought. It is not only a thrilling Wuxia novel, but also a literary work that explores the complexity of human nature and the priceless value of loyalty. As Gu Long once said: “True Wuxia is not about flashing blades and clashing swords, but the unbreakable spirit of chivalry.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 I Picked Up an Emei Girl from the Start 开局捡个峨眉妹子 [High-martial arts + alternate setting + wuxia + cultivation. This isn't pure wuxia, and the martial arts and cultivation methods differ somewhat from traditional wuxia and cultivation stories. This is my first time writing, and I wasn't fully prepared, so I welcome any advice from my esteemed readers. Thank you 🙏] 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 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
- 87 The Crane Soars Across China 鹤翔神州 Description of the Gu Long wuxia novel The Crane Soars Across the Land: Two people are sitting in the pavilion. One is a blind fortune-teller in a gray robe; the other is a young woman holding a moon lute. The blind man grips a bamboo staff. His hair is completely white, and a long white beard flutters gently in the breeze like a bolt of satin. A cord is tied around his gray robe, laden with odds and ends: a little cloth bag for divination fees, a long-stemmed tobacco pipe, a pouch of tobacco, a 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 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
- 89 When the Moon Pass Opens 风起月关 In the halls of government, power is weighed and alliances are forged. In the martial world, schemes are strange and unpredictable. Across the vast human realm, people share joys and sorrows. The young have lofty ambitions, and ride beneath bright silver saddles on white horses. He seeks not a legacy for a hundred generations, but for ten thousand, and peace for all the ages to come! 523Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 90 Divine Sword, Invincible 神剑，无敌 Thirteen years ago, the entire family was wiped out overnight, and the young man’s meridians were shattered. Thirteen years later, he returned, reborn and determined to avenge this blood feud. But just as his identity was exposed, he found himself trapped in a deadly predicament once again. And what earth-shattering secret was hidden within his family all those years ago? 178Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 91 The Jianghu Is Full of Legends About Me 江湖都是我的传说 [Wuxia] + [No System] + [Ensemble cast] (This book is told differently from a conventional novel. The protagonist will never formally appear, but he is present in every story.) He is a legend of this era in the martial world. No one knows where he came from or what he intends to do. Some say he is upright, others say he is cruel, and still others say he takes everything in stride. Many have seen him, but few know him. Every time he appears, he turns the martial world upside down. Everyone calls 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Tales of Zhongzhou 中州风云录 Far from his homeland, hidden in the mountains and forests, a royal heir is cast among common folk. Li Chang'an, son of Emperor Zhaozong of the Tang Dynasty, is protected by the martial arts expert He Yingxuan and spends fifteen years in hiding in Jiangnan under an assumed name. But though the trees yearn for calm, the wind will not cease. A figure in black shatters the quiet of the countryside, bringing the flames of a chaotic age... Will he vie for supremacy and unite the martial world, or pur 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 The Tale of the Swordsman and the Book 书剑侠义传 In the final years of the Yuan dynasty and the early Ming, powerful factions rise and fall as war spreads across the land. Ji Ziqian, a scholar from Jiangnan, rescues the wandering swordsman Qian Buyi, drawing him into the martial world. Court politics and the martial world, ghosts and fox spirits, all reveal the shifting nature of the human heart. People may be cunning, but there is still a sword beneath heaven, wielded by a scholar, that can soothe the heart. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 I Taught Myself to Become a Sword Immortal, but Nobody Said There'd Be Eighty-One Trials! 自学剑仙，没说还要八十一难啊？ [System + martial arts adventure + comedy + passion + iconic moments] Li Ergou happens upon an unparalleled secret manual while rescuing a beauty: How a Sword Immortal Is Made. Bro, isn’t this manual a little too modern? But why do I have to endure eighty-one trials to become a Sword Immortal? [System Reply: Steel has to be hammered a thousand times to take shape. You only have to endure eighty-one trials to become a Sword Immortal. What are you complaining about?] Fine, but... The rewards this 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 The Vast Jianghu of Wuxia Novels 武侠小说浩荡江湖 The wuxia novel "Vast Jianghu" Zhao Yufei, a supreme master of the Shaolin Sect, uses the Buddhist “Great Golden Bell Divine Skill” to break the “Seven Demonic Notes” of the Water Immortal Palace at Water Immortal Boat No. 3. His peerless bearing wins him the heart of Wu Xianke, its hostess. Later, at Water Immortal Boat No. 1, Zhao Yufei elopes with the hostess Yu Biting and steals the “Sound Measuring Device,” throwing the Water Immortal Palace into chaos. To save a beauty’s life, Zhao Yufei b 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Azure Flame Heaven-Restoring Art 沧炎回天诀 The illegitimate son of a military family, born with blocked meridians and deemed a hopeless martial arts talent. After accidentally swallowing the deadliest poison in the world, he has only three months to live. Yet he is dragged into a struggle over an unparalleled martial arts manual, hunted by the martial world, and, by a stroke of luck, wins the recognition of a thunder beast. Then his entire family is massacred, and through a twist of fate, he is captured and forced to become a human Gu... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 The Swordheart in the Ashen Shadow 烬影剑心 In the dying years of the Song, with the realm shattered and storms gathering, the land is plunged into endless turmoil and suffering. Shen Yanqiu is an ordinary man who carries a sword embryo and bears a blood feud. He resolutely sets out on the path of the martial world, enduring one trial of life and death after another and transforming through hardship like a phoenix rising from the flames. He forges an unyielding sword with righteous virtue and nourishes its spirit with the Literary Heart 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 I'm No Hero! 我不是大侠！ [Roadside Martial Arts] [Ensemble Cast] [Alternate World] “Dad, I want to be a great hero too, roaming the world and upholding justice!” “Thank you, great hero, for saving our lives!” Outside the dungeon, men and women, young and old, knelt together in the sunlight, bowing in heartfelt gratitude. The black-clad man slowly turned around. Red markings crept across his cheeks, and a crimson flame lotus on his forehead glowed like blood. “You’re thanking me too soon. I’m no great hero. I’m a blo 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 The Spring and Autumn Brush 武侠小说春秋笔传 Introduction to the classic wuxia novel : The "Spring and Autumn Brush" appears once every ten years. Since its first appearance, it has shown up eight times, and there are still two years until it appears again. Each time it appears, someone is ruined. The villains exposed by the brush are shunned by the righteous and disdained even by other villains. As a result, the martial world falls into a period of calm. Chu Xiaofeng, the seventh disciple of the "Wuji Sect," h 24Reads—Score214d adds
- 100 Wuxia Jianghu 江湖武侠 The sword is three cun and six fen wide, four chi and three cun long, weighs over a thousand jin, and bears mountains upon its back. Golden light appears, and an age of peace falls into chaos. The sword moves, chilling the eight wildernesses. Thunder shakes the world; sword shadows split the sky. A legendary tale of nine swords. A world of martial heroes! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
