Novels like A Hundred Thousand Miles to the Capital
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- 151 Pale Reflections on the Canglang River 沧浪照白 In the blink of an eye, a twenty-three-year-old corporate drone becomes Yan Zhaobai, a sixteen-year-old outcast of the Canglang Sect. The moment he opens his eyes, he finds himself in the storm-tossed city of Tianjing, in the overgrown ruins of the Zhenyuan Escort Agency, with three younger siblings crying out for food: the stubborn Yan Liuyun, doing her best to hold the family together; the quiet and precocious Yan Jingchen; and the innocent, naive Yan Qixia. Their parents died amid the turmoil —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 Wandering the Martial Arts World 浪迹武侠世界 With sword in hand, I roam the mortal world, half-mad; with wine, I stride straight to the heavens! I hold the gateway to transmigration in my hands! I intend to wander the world of martial heroes! Here, heroes rise one after another in a grand and turbulent world of martial arts; here, peerless talents and grandmasters roam the rivers and lakes. But in the end, it will be a legend I begin! 72Reads7.2Score3514d adds
- 153 Draw Your Sword with Style, Run for Your Life Fast 拔剑要帅，跑路要快 (Volume One Complete) [Young Heroes in the Martial World + One Mystery After Another + Fast-Paced and Lighthearted] [Ensemble Cast + Traditional Martial Arts] Every generation has its own martial world! When you enter the martial world, are you seeking the truth, or retracing the paths those before you walked? Three hundred years into the Great Song era, the world is shrouded in intrigue. Six top martial artists have died under strange circumstances, one after another. The secret mart 2.7kReads8.1Score25314d adds
- 154 Chasing Wind Tower 追风楼 [Wuxia + Passion + Assassins + Comedy + Multiple Protagonists] There are no sword strikes that split the heavens here, only bodies that achieve sainthood! They are the shadows of the Heavenly Dao Sect, and a band of grim reapers wandering the mortal world! Everyone who makes it out of here alive has a story to tell. 1.6kReads8.8Score10014d adds
- 155 The Border City Crossbowman 边城游弩手 (Note: A traditional alternate-history novel, with no System and no wish-fulfillment.) A war to conquer a nation, fought by nobodies rising to prominence. A struggle for power full of ingenious schemes. The empire falls apart, and the chaos of war rises once more. A corrupt and twisted Confucian regime, powerful clans seizing land, warlords entrenched in their own territories, and barbarians watching hungrily from the sidelines. Clashing ideologies, rigid class divisions, a turbulent political l 649Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 156 Jianghu on Paper: The Unstoppable Escort Master 纸上江湖之通天镖师 An alternate world, high martial arts, and a story of passionate struggle. A naive young man loses everything he once relied on, even as fate quietly begins to make amends. Once he breaks free of worldly constraints, where will he go? 17kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds
- 157 The Legend of the Azure Dragon 青冥蟠龙传 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907–979) was one of the most chaotic eras in Chinese history, a time when military strongmen ruled and rival powers rose on every side, rife with war, intrigue, betrayal, and fleeting loyalty! The Legend of the Azure Dragon tells the story of Chai Yanzhao and Li Zhongqing, whose extraordinary journey through this turbulent age explores family and country, honor, trust, and the pursuit of their ideals. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 Ten Years of Grudges, Ten Years of Swordplay 十年恩怨十年剑 [Traditional wuxia] A bloody banquet ten years ago drove the alliance leader mad. The crown prince died unjustly, and the throne changed hands. A blind strategist, a white-haired warrior, a gifted healer, a swift grassland maiden, and a young spearman come together. They brave the perils of the martial world, challenge the four great sects, uncover the secrets of the black-clad faction, and expose conspiracies at court. All the bloodshed and intrigue point back to that catastrophe from ten years 290Reads—Score10114d adds
- 159 The Sword in the Martial World 剑在江湖 Every time the Seven-Star Sword appears, it stirs up a storm of bloodshed across the martial world. Some say the sword conceals an unparalleled martial arts manual; others say it is tied to a treasure worth more than an entire kingdom. The only thing everyone knows for certain is that every owner of the Seven-Star Sword has died by its blade. He is the Pure Yang Qingxu Sect’s chief disciple, and the senior brother to the entire younger generation of the Pure Yang Sect. Yet he becomes the latest 2.1kReads9.0Score19914d adds
- 160 Wuxia: One Swing of My Staff Could Kill You 武侠：我一棍子下去，你可能会死 After transmigrating for three years, he’s mastered the Golden Bell Shield and Iron Shirt techniques and roams the martial world. In the martial world, a tough body is essential. Fang Ping has mastered the Thirteen Guardians’ Iron Body technique. Invulnerable to blades and bullets, he carries a heavy iron staff and makes quite a splash in the martial world. 13.1kReads8.3Score1k14d adds
- 161 Saint of Summer 夏圣 Heroes vie for supremacy, and a century of chaos engulfs the land. The Great Xia Dynasty unifies the Nine Provinces, while court rivalries stir up storms and the martial world shifts beneath a veil of intrigue. I was nothing but an ordinary young man. But when the world’s fortunes change, watch me reach out and overturn the order of heaven and earth, then lie across the land and bring peace to all. 19.2kReads8.5Score1.3k14d adds
- 162 The Last Martial Hero 最后一个武侠 [No System + Not Mindless + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Slow-Burn + Genius Protagonist + Strategy and Management] The rise of an ordinary man: the legendary tale of a low-ranking jianghu thug who transforms into a figure renowned throughout both the imperial court and the jianghu. So what if he has no cheat? So what if he has no power, wealth, or connections? Even if he starts with nothing but a basic Iron Claw technique, training it to the utmost can give him the power to split mountains and 3.6kReads8.2Score19114d adds
- 163 Walking Alone in the Shadows 孤影行 There’s always someone beyond the next, and another heaven beyond the sky. Who would have thought that outside the Yuan Domain lay countless strange and bizarre domains of evil demons? The discovery comes as a major shock to Luo Yiyuan, who knows only martial arts. The Jianghu’s Heavenly Void Ranking has appeared once more, stirring unrest on all sides. One conspiracy after another unfolds, and Luo Yiyuan is dragged into the turmoil. The sky collapses and the earth splits, dynasties fall, profou 770Reads7.4Score10314d adds
- 164 The Splendor of Sun and Moon 日月风华 To wear the crown, you must bear its weight. If you cannot bear its weight, then take the crown. The day the borderland boy raised his head, he saw crowns askew on the heads of emperors and nobles everywhere. So he raised his blade and began his hunt for crowns. This is a story about hunting kings! 128Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 165 The Tang Dynasty's Thousand Mechanisms 大唐千机志 [Eastern Martial Arts + Supernatural Science Fiction + Western Fantasy] The Tang dynasty flourishes, with two empresses ruling from court. They navigate the tides of the imperial court and turn the turbulent rivers and lakes upside down. Across the land, extraordinary people possess countless strange talents; beyond the heavens, unfathomable wonders conceal countless mysteries. Zhang Ju, a noble-born heir; Shen Tian, a cold-blooded killer; Zhong Chan, a chivalrous doctor who saves the world; and 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 Cloudfall and Chaos 覆云乱煜 The Daoist immortals and perfected ones attain eternal life and, with a bow, can make the earth itself rise and fall. The Buddhist bodhisattvas and guardian kings prove themselves through nine cycles of reincarnation; with palms together, they manifest bodies a hundred zhang tall. The Confucians hold high office, but are not necessarily virtuous gentlemen. The demonic cultivators dwell far from the court, but are not necessarily free spirits. I set one foot in the secular world of the court, sit 3.8kReads8.5Score32914d adds
- 167 Immortality Begins with The Return of the Condor Heroes 从神雕开始长生 Immortality, no System. He transmigrates into The Return of the Condor Heroes and becomes a dragon-riding hero. To stay alive, he trains hard, changes the storyline, and fights for a chance to survive. Then he travels through several dynasties, witnessing the rise and fall of the martial arts world. 3.3kReads6.0Score11414d adds
- 168 Werewolf in the Martial World: From Outsider to Mastermind 江湖狼人杀，从局外到主宰 Qin Xiaolang, the greatest assassin under heaven and teacher of the Thirteen Wolves of Hentian, believes the highest level of killing is not to kill. Lord Hentian believes it is to stop killing with killing, while Yinlang, the youngest of the Thirteen Wolves, believes it is to kill no one and seek redemption. The jianghu is treacherous, and its warriors live by the blade. Different beliefs lead to different ends. What will become of Yinlang? (No System, no brainless antics, pure wuxia.) 41Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 169 I’m Just a Woodcutter 我就是个劈柴的 Three hundred years ago, Chen Qingyun transmigrated by accident and became a menial disciple at the Qingxuan Sect, splitting wood for a living. He awakened the Survival System: chop 3,999 logs a day to earn System rewards, including points and extra years of life. His goal is to keep a low profile for five hundred years and unlock the Immortal Saint Physique. But the icy beauty who leads the sect insists he become her personal attendant, while holy maidens from various sects go from bullying him 359Reads—Score3214d adds
- 170 Sword and Heart in the Mortal World 剑胆红尘 [No System + No Transmigration + One Female Lead + Sword Cultivator + Xuanhuan Xianxia] After Wang Nianci loses her parents at a young age, she is forced to become a slave. She endures countless hardships and learns that her parents' early deaths were no simple matter. As she travels through different lands and kingdoms, follow Wang Nianci as she grows stronger step by step, pursues the righteous path in her heart, and takes up her sword to question the world. Wang Nianci will test her blade aga 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 171 The Years I Was Number One Under Heaven 我当天下第一的那些年 At thirty-seven, he stood atop Nethermountain. Tribulation clouds pressed overhead, and thunder roared. The universally acknowledged greatest hero in the martial world sought to overcome his tribulation and become an immortal! Beneath the heavenly tribulation, that peerless figure's soul scattered, vanishing completely from the world. “My name is Lin Cuo. I was once… the greatest hero in the world.” 22.7kReads8.2Score1.5k14d adds
- 172 The Iron-Blooded Great Tang 铁血大唐 [No System, no golden finger] [An ordinary protagonist, without so many lucky encounters and opportunities] Li Weiyang returns to a thousand years in the past as the eldest legitimate son of the princess royal. He thinks he can live a life where clothes and meals are brought to him, neglect his studies, and become the ne'er-do-well he's always dreamed of being. But he doesn't know that everything comes at a price. And so the story begins when he returns to Chang'an once more... What choices will 239Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 173 Shattering the Azure Heavens 碎苍天 [Decisive and Ruthless] + [The Martial World] + [Bizarre] + [Lord of the Mysteries] + [Gods and Demons] + [Technology] + [Revenge] + [Wits and Strategy] + [Pure Satisfaction] In a world where martial masters and sorcerers coexist, who can reach the heavens? In a primeval wasteland where fierce barbarians battle demonic beasts, who can rule over all creation? A lofty civilization looks down f 78.3kReads8.1Score7.4k14d adds
- 174 I'm the King, the Regent King! 老子是王，辅政王！ [A superb 2026 complete novel, perfect for binge-reading!] One day, Xu Ce opened his eyes and found himself in Great Jing. Xu Ce had suddenly become the all-powerful Prince Regent of the Jing Dynasty. He was quite pleased with his new status. Sure, the powerful Shen family was stirring up trouble at court, and the Northern Rong were eyeing the realm from beyond the borders, but neither was a big problem. When the crucial moment came, he would step in! A prince should act like a prince. First t 14.1kReads8.1Score1.3k14d adds
- 175 Legend of the Seven Killings Hall 七杀殿传奇 [Wuxia] [Mystery] [Deduction] [Detective] [Crime Solving] [High Martial] [Sword God] [Country and Family] [Political Intrigue] The second installment in The Legend of Hua Ziqi series, following Bloodflower Mystery. This book is divided into two volumes. The first depicts the treacherous and unpredictable jianghu, while the second chronicles political intrigue and power struggles at court. A solitary, cold-hearted young man bears a pair of crescent-moon hooks. He entered the jianghu to avenge 631Reads8.0Score10114d adds
- 176 I Subdue the Martial World with Poetry 我以诗词镇江湖 Someone once asked Xu Jinhuan what the jianghu was, and what made a tale stirring enough to stir the soul. It was Zhao Mingzhao, seeking poetry in the drizzle after dusk, raising a cup of wine and speaking of green leaves thriving and red blossoms fading. It was Jian Shisan, whose name would make every famous sword beneath heaven seem like scrap iron if he had never been born. It was the Buddhist monk whose power grew with every broken precept. It was Lianshan, the devoted Daoist who pursued not 1.7kReads7.1Score12914d adds
- 177 Heroes Shed No Tears: The Jade Sword Imprisons the Dragon 英雄无泪之玉剑囚龙 [Traditional wuxia with high-powered martial arts] [No System] [No cultivation] Rumor has it that each of the five city lords under the Great Qian dynasty possesses a peerless treasure. Whoever obtains all five can break through their limits, master unparalleled martial arts, unite the Jianghu, and rule the world. The greatest force coveting these treasures is Guixu, the most mysterious organization in the Jianghu. Its leader, known as the Night Emperor, is a fearsome, unfathomable master, ruthl 130Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 The Martial Arts Empire 武林帝国 At the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Zhou, in a remote town on the northwestern frontier, Yuan Feng was a small, thin orphan with dark skin. Taken in by the owner of a horse-meat shop, he lived a lonely, uneventful life, constantly bullied. Everything changed the moment he used his superb knife skills to kill the leader of a band of horse thieves... Ancient roads and frontier towns, clashing spears and armored horses, blood-red sands. The sculpted head on an ancient silver coi 3.2kReads9.0Score49014d adds
- 179 The Road to Immortality Through the Mortal Way 凡道仙路 [Mortal-focused cultivation] [No System] [Experience Orb] [Used the Jade Essence Art once, experience +1!] [Successfully refined a Yellow Dragon Pill, experience +10!] He transmigrates into a small mountain village and becomes “Stone Boy.” Cao Rui begins his journey into cultivation by joining a gang. Relying on the Experience Orb in his mind to forge a new path, he gradually grows into a giant of the cultivation world. 2kReads7.8Score16114d adds
- 180 Conquer the World 争霸天下 There are only two reliable ways to solve a problem: money and a blade. There are no shortcuts to climbing your way up, and if there are, they’re only for those who are better prepared. In times of peace, Fang Jie wanted to live as a wealthy landowner, but failed. In times of chaos, Fang Jie wanted to live in peace, but failed again. So he fought to rule the realm. 87Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 181 Reborn in Great Qi, I Crack One Strange Case After Another 重生大齐，我屡破奇案 [No System + no golden finger + funny mystery-solving.] The Great Qi has an organization called the Embroidered Guard, with the authority to execute first and report later. It is known as the imperial court's lapdog. In this world, there are no elaborate cultivation systems, only martial artists. See how Qing Yan, given a second chance at life, uses his position as an imperial lapdog to crack one bizarre case after another and stir up a storm in the Great Qi dynasty. 5.4kReads8.7Score40414d adds
- 182 The Return of the Condor Heroes: Training in Martial Arts on Peach Blossom Island 神雕：从桃花岛开始习武 At the foot of Zhongnan Mountain lies the Tomb of the Living Dead. The Divine Condor Couple vanish from the martial world! Jiang Qiubai, a young man from Blue Star, transmigrates to the Southern Song dynasty and becomes a disciple of Huang Yaoshi, the Eastern Heretic of Peach Blossom Island. A face like jade, a gentleman without equal. Watch as this young man rises to become the greatest under heaven! 61Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 183 A Young Swordsman Sweeps Across the Raging Rivers and Lakes 少年仗剑，横扫江湖万重浪 The young Han Xiaohan is ordered to escort a mysterious brocade box containing the peerless martial arts secrets of the jianghu on a thousand-mile journey to deliver it to Aunt Gu Yue. But after overcoming every obstacle and completing his mission, he returns to the Tomb of the Martial King, only to witness his father’s gruesome death inside, with blood staining the tomb passage! Burdened by a family feud and a blood debt, the young man is left with nowhere to turn. By chance, he encounters a r 404Reads—Score10214d adds
- 184 One Shot to Subdue Mountains and Rivers 一枪镇山河 Young Li Changfeng unexpectedly obtains the Bloodthirsty Overlord Spear, a fearsome weapon. In a world plunged into chaos, he avenges his family, wipes out bandits, crushes enemy kingdoms, and defeats the demon race, using his spear to usher in an age of peace and prosperity. 7.1kReads8.6Score71614d adds
- 185 Chang'an of Swords and Books 书剑长安 Two years ago, Mo Tingyu set off for the northern lands with his blade in hand. Two years later, Su Chang'an marched toward Chang'an with his army. Heaven and earth are vast, and all living beings are but specks of dust. The jianghu is a deep and dangerous place, where every step can wound the heart. Blood stains the scabbard; I slay hordes of demons. As long as I draw breath, I will not fall. With lofty ambition, I challenge the Way of Heaven. The jianghu road is where I roam free. I sing wildl 140Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 186 Lord of the Night 夜幕之主 What’s so great about inheriting the throne? A kingdom you conquer yourself is the one you can rule with confidence. He commands Nightfall, one of the three great assassin organizations, and a single word from him decides who lives and dies. He also controls the Four Seas Merchant Alliance, one of the ten great trade guilds, and is richer than an entire nation. Once that useless prince leaves the capital, he soars like a dragon released into the sea. He raises the Banner of a Hundred Battles in 22.8kReads8.6Score2.1k14d adds
- 187 Wuxia Crossover: Serving as an Official in a Martial Arts World 综武：在武侠世界当官 (New writer, new book. If you don’t like it, please don’t flame or read.) Changsun Wenqi transmigrates to a world called the Nine Provinces Continent and obtains an officialdom System. He thinks he’ll climb to the highest halls of government and become a marquis or minister. Then one day, someone tells him this is a world where strength rules, and he even hears the names of martial arts heroes and historical figures familiar from his past life. Changsun Wenqi stares blankly at the System... Shou 98Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 188 The Peaceful Inn 太平客栈 Before the sword is even buckled on, the road outside is already a jianghu. After sailing through countless storms, he returns still a boy. Born into troubled times, he watches war sweep across the land, leaving the people in misery and human lives as worthless as weeds. On coming of age, he roams the world as a chivalrous hero, sword in hand, cleaving open a stretch of clear sky. Ten years of icy drink cannot cool his burning blood. He will hack through every obstacle, hoping to usher in peace. 154Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 189 Yet the Way Seems Ordinary 却道寻常 [A web-novel master picks up his pen again: a monumental xianxia epic twenty years in the making] He walked out of the Inverted Sky, climbed to the fourteenth floor, and shouldered the whole mortal world. Barely twenty and dressed in blue, he dares to seal the heavens! 194Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 190 The Embroidered Uniform Guard: Three Days from the Start, Sign-In for a Century of Inner Power 锦衣卫：开局三天，签到百年内力 (Jianghu and the imperial court, a satisfying martial arts novel, a light blend of martial arts worlds) Zhou Chu transmigrates to the Great Han Dynasty and is framed and thrown into prison. There, he discovers that the Great Han Dynasty is actually the Shu Han regime founded by Liu Bei. The supposedly hopeless Ah Dou, Liu Shan, is instead the great founding emperor who revives the Great Han Dynasty. In prison, Zhou Chu awakens the Heavenly Fate Shrimp System. Its first-purchase gift gives him th 7.1kReads8.0Score39314d adds
- 191 Five Elements of the Spirit Realm 灵域五行天 The rating has just come in and may rise, so I hope my dear readers will give this book a chance. [Body Cultivation]+ [Spear Cultivation]+ [Beast Taming]+ [Genius]+ [Slow Burn]+ [Lone Wolf]+ [the Myriad Worlds]+ [Rivalry Among the Chosen]+ [Peerless Divine Physique]+ [Five-Element Spiritual Power]+ [Power of the Laws] The human race excels at spiritual power. Only a rare few possess special bloodlines that let them absorb astral essence from food to strengthen their bodies. By chance, the ordina 316Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 192 The Swordsman’s Tale 刀客志 They say that three thousand years ago, spiritual energy dried up, and the world knew no more of cultivating immortality. Only the jianghu and the imperial court remained, wandering this world alone through one generation after another. In the 343rd year of the Qi Dynasty, the court was corrupt and the people could barely survive. Righteous heroes across the jianghu organized the Beast Camp and called on the people to rise up. Dong Shan, its leader, proclaimed himself king. Thirteen exceptional 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 193 A Night's Journey with a Bloodied Sword 覆血夜剑行 [Traditional Xianxia] [Court and Jianghu] [High Martial Power, Low Mysticism] [An Ensemble Cast in the Snow] There is a sword in the mortal world. There are blades in the jianghu. In the far north lives a left-handed man, lame, with a broken sword and peach blossoms growing on his bones. His brows are crooked and his eyes askew, yet no one in the world is more pleased with life. In the far east lives Master Cao, with a swordsman’s spirit sheathed in his chest. A gentle breath from him can summon 2.6kReads8.7Score17214d adds
- 194 With One Fist, I Challenge the World 我有一拳，要与天下问 The apricot grove behind Chengjia Village turns a brilliant gold when bathed in the setting sun. No matter how far he traveled, how many punches he threw, or how many countless sights he saw, Zhou Tian could never forget it. 146Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 195 The Woodcutter Swordsman 刀侠砍柴人 A hidden gem for when you’re short on books. Read with caution if you’re busy: after chapter 20, you may find yourself staying up all night, unable to put it down. Huang Ming crawled out of a pile of corpses in a mass grave... Ten years later... He had thought he was pretty weak. But why were his enemies, who claimed to be first-rate martial artists, even weaker than him? 3.3kReads7.6Score30514d adds
- 196 The Marquis Who Guards the North of Great Qin 大秦镇北侯 [Alternate history]+ [Political intrigue and power struggles]+ [Passionate jianghu] The jianghu is a blazing furnace, while the imperial court is a battlefield of sinister schemes! Eighteen years ago, Marquis of Zhenbei Ye Zhao died in battle at Huoxie Ridge. Eighteen years later, Ye Qianchen drenched Chang’an in blood! He set out from the northern frontier, roaming far and wide through hardship! Ordered to enter Chang’an, he stirred up a storm of intrigue. Taking his sword into the jianghu, he 22.2kReads8.6Score1.6k14d adds
- 197 Zhang Wuji of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Takes Murong Fu’s Place 天龙张无忌替换慕容复 After Zhang Wuji retired from the martial world with Zhao Min and died peacefully in old age, his soul transmigrated into Murong Fu. The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth + Taiji Kung Fu + Star Shifting: even the Sweeping Monk is no match for him! Qiao Feng: “It is my honor to be mentioned in the same breath as Young Master Murong.” Duan Yu: “Second Brother! Please accept my bow!” Xuzhu: “I don’t know why, but Young Master Murong’s fortuitous encounters feel strangely familiar.” Zhang Wuji: “Resto 4.7kReads7.2Score30114d adds
- 198 The Rise and Fall of the World Are Mine to Rule 天下兴亡我为王 “Chief, you're awake?”… What do you mean, transmigrating here didn't come with a golden finger? What do you mean the government troops are coming to wipe out our stronghold? What do you mean an age of chaos is about to begin? Then there's only one thing to do: step forward, throw myself into the fray, and fight my way through this chaotic age… 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 My Bride Was Switched on Our Wedding Night, So I Cut a Path Through the Jianghu 新婚夜被偷梁换柱，我杀穿江湖 [Gain experience by killing enemies + take revenge with a vengeance + strike decisively.] In the Nine Provinces of Great Yu, with its thirty-six commanderies, the imperial court is in turmoil, and the martial world is shrouded in intrigue. The Five Sects and Four Schools dominate the martial world, the orthodox and demonic factions scheme in secret, and foreign tribes threaten the people. On his wedding night, Lin Fan is replaced by a lookalike. He's done being a live-in son-in-law! He awakens t 17Reads5.3Score514d adds
- 200 Flying Beyond Green Mountain 飞灭青山 [Multiple Heroines] [Gets Stuck When the Moment Calls for It] [Adapted for Screen] How swiftly time flies; the foolish bring their own lives to an end. Those who seek no immortal companion will find themselves in the register of the dead. I mourn the world’s vulgarity, its deluded obsession with glory and disgrace. Who could know that atop the Heavenly Mountain, a jade lamp burns forever? The brocade feathers call, the evening sands sing; a sound rises from the waves, as mournful as struck jade. —Reads—Score—14d adds
