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- 51 Wuxia Crossover: I, You Tanzhi, Refuse to Be a Simp 综武：我，游坦之，绝不当舔狗 After dying of exhaustion from a 996 work schedule in his previous life, he transmigrated to another world. He had planned to lie flat and live as a rich man, but then he realized he was in the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils world, and he had become You Tanzhi. That’s right, dear readers. You Tanzhi, the lovesick fool tortured to the brink of death by Azi, blinded, disfigured, and somehow impossible to kill! Luckily, he awakened the Fortune Plundering System and became the Bringer of Misfortune, “be 1.5kReads7.3Score—14d adds
- 52 Zhang Wuji Transmigrates into Linghu Chong and Unifies the Martial World 张无忌魂穿令狐冲，一统江湖 After the Battle of Bright Peak, Zhang Wuji was stabbed by Zhou Zhiruo and his soul entered Linghu Chong's body. Facing a new and dark martial world, can he find a place in it? Nine Yang Divine Skill + Great Heaven-Shifting Skill + Taiji Swordsmanship + Shaolin Dragon Claw Hand + Taiji Swordsmanship... Can he, the character with the most attributes ever assigned by Jin Yong himself, defeat Dongfang Bubai? Faced with new beauties who capture his heart, will he still be as indecisive as before? .. 2.9kReads7.1Score16114d adds
- 53 Spring in the Red Chamber 红楼春 I transmigrated as Lin Daiyu’s reincarnation, a wealthy heiress saddled with billions in debt. Jia Baoyu became my domineering CEO cousin, spending all day studying the metaverse and trading crypto. Xue Baochai turned into a ruthless investment banker, smiling as she plotted to buy my family’s ancestral home. Wang Xifeng crashed and burned selling products on livestream, while Grandmother Jia opened an emotional counseling service in the Buddhist shrine. I only wanted to lie flat and coast throu 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Wherever We Wander, We Are Like Tumbleweeds 歧涯俱是转蓬身 The moon shatters upon the vast waves; stars sink beneath jade-like tides. A lone peak stands above the northern rivers and lakes. A solitary sail drifts east with the tide, hanging far away against the Azure Cloud Cliffs. Fame and fortune ride on warm winds; fine wine makes fools of us all. A hero’s passion surges across misty waters. In the mortal world, we draw our swords to comfort kindred spirits. Tomorrow, we’ll raise our cups and never forget. [Wuxia] + [Multiple Storylines] + [Multiple P —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Wuxia: The Heroines Throw Themselves at Me, and I'm Invincible 武侠：女侠们都倒贴，我无敌了 Xiao Chen transmigrated into a world where the heroes of many martial arts stories came together. At the same time, he gained the Heaven Rewards Diligence System. Every effort would bring a reward! And with the added boost of his Bewitching Physique, the heroines all threw themselves at him! This damnable charm was almost impossible to resist… Li Qingluo: “Good disciple, I only ask that you stay by your master’s side!” Wang Yuyan: “In front of Xiao Chen, my cousin is nothing…” Li Mochou: “I’ve n 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Wuxia Crossover: I Extend My Life by Becoming Huang Shang's Disciple 综武：从拜师黄裳续命开始 The same characters, a different story. Lu Kang transmigrates to a combined martial arts world. The good news is that he has become the only son of a wealthy merchant. The bad news is that, before he can enjoy all the pleasures of this world, he learns he has a strange illness and not long to live. Fortunately, his System awakens. Whenever someone nearby demonstrates martial arts or gets into a fight, he can pick up the fragments of the techniques they leave behind. From then on, Lu Kang takes t 228Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 Duan Yu Returns: Who Is the True Hero? 段誉归来：谁是大英雄？ Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a timeless masterpiece, but some of its plot points are hard to swallow. This time, I’m rewriting the original’s regrets by turning things on their head and imitating Jin Yong’s style to create a completely new Duan Yu. The core: pursuing a career and changing fate while following the main plot. Rebirth, centered on Duan Yu, major rewrites, feel-good fiction, political intrigue, ensemble cast. Duan Yu has no romantic pairing; Xiao Feng and A Zhu get a happy ending. R 76Reads—Score10814d adds
- 58 The Jianghu: A New Storm Rises 江湖：风云再起 The wind sighs over the desolate landscape. A lone figure stands gazing at mountains that pierce the sky, while love, hate, and vengeance churn in the winds and clouds below. The martial world is vast, but where can he go? Burdened with a blood feud, he is also dragged into a world-shaking secret. Is it for love, for honor, for revenge, or for all living beings? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 From Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils to the Carefree Myriad Worlds 从天龙逍遥诸天 A lucky break at the start of the new year: I got a little emperor's map from Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, then shamelessly bullied the fairy-like beauty. She chased me from Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils all the way into The Return of the Condor Heroes. The protagonist's principles are flexible and changeable, and he has absolutely no morals. 180Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 60 Reborn on the Eve of the Bloody Crime 重生回到血案前夜 This story follows Jian An, who was killed in her previous life by Zheng Yan, a descendant of the now-extinct evil cult known as the Blood Moon Sect. Reborn into the scene of the massacre, she uses a countermeasure to make the evil spirit turn on its caster, causing Zheng Yan to be devoured by it… My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 The NPCs Call Me a Hero, but I Love Looting Corpses NPC叫我大侠，其实我酷爱捡尸 Trapped in a game, everyone calls me Hero Pan. Only I know the truth: I’m just a corpse collector who survives by listening to the dead speak amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Eternal Life Without Tears 无泪长生 The orphan Xi Wulei was adopted by his master, Shui Dai, as a child. He trained in the Blink Sword Art with his junior sister, Shui Jie, in the snowy mountains of the far west. At fifteen or sixteen, after reaching the third level of the art, he tried everything he could but still could not find the opportunity to break through to the fourth. Just then, his master Shui Dai made an unexpected decision: he would take Xi Wulei and Shui Jie down the mountain to gain experience. They never expected t 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Wuxia Crossover: What’s Wrong with Getting Along with Heroines? 综武：和女侠关系好点没毛病吧？ “Ling Shan, your Brother Linghu isn’t reliable at all~” “Sister Yao Yue, that Jiang Feng doesn’t care about you one bit~” “Baby Long’er, this honey is good, but the vegetarian food I make is pretty good too~” “Sister-in-law Huang Rong, Brother Guo Jing may be a little slow on the uptake, but please... show some restraint.” 1.2kReads5.8Score10114d adds
- 64 The Nine Hells Soul-Sealing Pearl 九狱镇魂珠 Yun Zhao was born with damaged soul meridians, and her sect considered her a doomed child who wouldn't live past twenty. On the brink of death, the ancient fiendish aura sealed within the Nine Hells Soul-Suppressing Pearl awakened and spilled out, wiping out every living thing within five miles. Branded a harbinger of disaster, she was cast out of her sect. While fleeing, she encountered the blind Sword Venerable Xiao Jin. Xiao Jin was once the leader of the righteous path. After falling to demo 4Reads—Score214d adds
- 65 The Northern Frontier Calamity 塞北劫 After enduring years of bullying, young Jiang Ling got his hands on the military strategies and martial arts of General Qi Jiguang, who lived hundreds of years ago. Then he personally slew his enemies. On the run, he met Qi Yuhuan, an orphan of the Qi family army, and Liu Shi, a wandering martial artist. Together, they solved one strange case after another and fought evil in the northern frontier. To uncover the truth behind a case, Jiang Ling ventured deep into enemy territory. Unexpectedly, hi 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: A Tale of Lingering Regrets and a Troubled China 倚天外传：剑萦旧憾，尘乱神州 Why did a refined gathering of calligraphers and painters in Shu cause Zhang Cuishan and his wife to vanish without a trace? Twenty years passed. Zhang Wuji had mastered his martial arts and stepped out of Wudang, determined to uncover the many mysteries surrounding his parents’ disappearance. This book features twenty-four original forces of the martial world, alongside numerous sects and associations from the original novel. The warlords Zhu Yuanzhang, Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng, and Fang G 978Reads—Score11314d adds
- 67 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer from the Start: The Heavens’ Most Reckless Man 开局笑傲，诸天第一莽夫 Transmigrated into The Smiling, Proud Wanderer from the start, he becomes the most reckless junior martial uncle on Mount Hua! [Innate divine strength + heavy sword + all kinds of external martial arts] The martial world is a game of chess. Some people are carefully plotting their moves. Some are doing everything they can to break out of their predicament. Some have already been eliminated. And some plan to throw themselves into the game! But Qin Fei is different! Because he wants to... flip the 1.9kReads6.4Score—14d adds
- 68 A Ray of Light in the Darkness of the Heavens 诸天之黑暗中的曙光 [A wave of crushing pressure swept over heaven and earth. The world sank into endless darkness, and everyone vanished except Lin Feng.] [Discovering the decline of the Myriad Worlds, he began searching for the truth behind it all and trying to save them...] ***Kung Fu, The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, The Return of the Condor Heroes, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, The Tang Dynasty, Calabash Brothers, Saint Seiya, A Chinese Odyssey, Investiture of the Gods, Journey to t 294Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 69 Reborn as Yang Guo to Woo Women, but I Never Meant to Be the Villain! 重生杨过泡妞，我没想当反派啊！ [Beautiful author, come show your support! The book includes selfies and everyday life] [Fresh and original + not a saintly heroine + multiple female leads + lighthearted and funny + entertaining plot] Yang Guo is reborn as Yang Guo. He can't help feeling secretly delighted, thinking, “Meeting Yang Guo ruins you for life.” Now that he's become a handsome hunk, shouldn't he make the most of it and chase girls? But who could have guessed that an evil demon would take up residence inside him? He cr 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 The Sword of Fate 缘剑劫 [Traditional Wuxia] Two life-saving pills are stolen, and the Changshan Escort Agency is massacred overnight. Only the young master, Mei Jianzhi, escapes under the protection of a mad old Daoist, setting out on a homeless journey through the martial world. By a twist of fate, he arrives at Murong Manor and befriends the manor lord, Murong Li, Yishui Han, and other heroes. He accidentally discovers that his adoptive father, who saved his life and taught him martial arts, was the very man who robb 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Transmigrating into The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: Invincible Under Heaven 穿越倚天之天下无敌 Song Qingshu fainted during the college entrance exams and was reborn as the Song Qingshu of the Wudang Sect in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. Determined to change Song Qingshu's tragic fate, he first claimed the Nine Yang Divine Skill, then mastered the Dugu Nine Swords and the Nine Yin Manual. Combining yin and yang, he worked with Zhang Sanfeng to perfect the Taiji Divine Skill. He prevented Zhang Cuishan's death, cured Yu Daiyan, kept Song Yuanqiao from stepping down, and saved Mo Shengg 1.1kReads6.7Score—14d adds
- 72 I Transmigrated into The Return of the Condor Heroes, But I'm Really Not Here to Break You Two Up 穿越神雕，我真不是来拆散你们的 What is the first thing to do after transmigrating into the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes? Naturally, defeat the Dragon Knight and leave the Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu pairing without a single regret! After transmigrating, Lu Feng unexpectedly became Yang Guo's senior brother for just one day. Sun Popo is so kind to you, so you have to make sure she lives to a ripe old age. Lu Wushuang is a lovely wife, and Cheng Ying is such a sweet girl. Could you bear to let them spend their lives alo 1kReads5.8Score—14d adds
- 73 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
- 74 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
- 75 Myriad Heavens: Transmigrate as Lin Pingzhi and Make Lin Zhennan Castrate Himself 诸天，穿越林平之，让林震南自宫 Yang Lingyun transmigrates into Lin Pingzhi and makes Lin Zhennan castrate himself. Linghu Chong sympathizes with Tian Boguang, so Yang makes Linghu Chong experience Tian Boguang’s cruelty. He can’t use martial arts, but he has a skill that guarantees a Thousand Years of Pain. Yu Canghai, Mu Gaofeng, Ren Woxing, Xiang Wentian, Dongfang Bubai: whoever shows up is getting hit! In short, no one can stop Yang Lingyun from gaining luck points, saving his body, and changing his life! 126Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 The Greedy County Magistrate: I Conquer the Martial World with Traits! 贪钱县令，我靠词条杀穿江湖！ [The farther you read, the better it gets: invincible after three chapters, no level suppression, no pointless suffering, decisive and ruthless, with a heart for justice] After transmigrating into the body of a county magistrate in Chang'an County, Great Zhou, he immediately finds himself in mortal peril. Fortunately, at the crucial moment, he awakens a Trait System. As long as he embezzles silver, he gets a chance to draw a trait. [Embezzle one tael of silver to gain Immunity to All Arts, negat 553Reads5.6Score11914d adds
- 77 The World-Destroying Serial Killer 灭世杀人狂 Synopsis: Crime profiler Shen Wei is reborn seven days before the apocalypse. She discovers that Jiang Linfeng, the lover who died saving her in her previous life, is actually the one who opened the “Door.” As she uses her profiling skills to investigate the truth, she encounters supernatural phenomena and is hunted by a mysterious organization. Gradually, she uncovers the secret of Jiang Linfeng’s dual personality: his primary personality loves her, while his secondary personality is an agent o —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Memories of a Rainy Night 夜雨忆阑珊 The Ye family fell into decline a century ago, and now it is all but gone. The second young master, Ye Tianyu, bears a heavy burden and faces life-and-death trials to kindle a flame of hope for his family. As the times change, his love for the heroine grows ever deeper. There is brotherly devotion, and there are women who give him their hearts. Set in an alternate history, this story follows the protagonist as his family falls from power and he fights to survive. There is no right or wrong, only —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Frost Slays the Dragon Gate 霜弑龙阙 One was born with royal blood, yet endured countless hardships. As an adult, she became the mysterious and powerful leader of the Tianshan Sect, then chose to return to the imperial court to fulfill her ambitions and exact her revenge! The other was descended from a reclusive master. Though born to commoners, he grew up healthy and happy, surrounded by love and care. When he came of age, he met her. They fell in love, and both became heirs to peerless divine weapons: one yin, one yang; one good, 1Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 80 Wuxia Crossover: Me! The Martial World's Greatest Foodie! 综武：我！舌尖上的武林神话！ [Good food and drink + flirting with girls + decisive and ruthless + laying low to grow stronger + spreading affection around + more children, more blessings.] A world of martial arts, with ten kingdoms and countless beauties! Here, all the stunning beauties from novels, anime, movies, and television can be found. What's more, Dongfang Bubai is a woman, and so is Wu Qing. Song Xiaobai transmigrates into this world and awakens the Gourmet Hero System. By sampling delicacies from every corner of t 1kReads6.2Score10114d adds
- 81 Atop the Cloudmist Peak 云渺之巅 On the Ningchuan Continent, eight towering mountains stand in the eight directions, guardians of the land. Each mountain gave rise to a unique sect and power. These peaks are not only symbols of authority and wisdom, but also the foundation of the Ningchuan Dynasty’s prosperity and stability for centuries. But the winds suddenly shift. The Yunmiao Sect, foremost among the eight great sects, is wiped out overnight by the Lu clan, the power brokers at court. As one of the few survivors of the Yunm 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 In Search of Shadows: The Unruly Kunlun 觅影侠踪录：莽昆仑 [No System + No Clichés + No Transmigration + New Martial Arts + Fresh Ideas] Traditional wuxia set in the 21st century! Come and give it a read! Fifty years ago, Qiu Shu, the supreme martial artist and leader of the Gushe Sect, entrusted its four pavilions to four young people of his own choosing before entering seclusion to cultivate a divine art. Fifty years later, the four pavilions have long since vanished, and Qiu Shu has met his end. The divine art he spent fifty years cultivating has bee 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 From the Start, I Was Locked in a Dungeon with Lu Xiaofeng as My Cellmate 开局进死牢，狱友陆小凤 [Jianghu] [The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng] [Swordsman] Zhang Xiaoman wanders the jianghu in a daze, like a lonely ghost. When he wakes up again, he finds himself in a prison cell. He was never supposed to end up here; few people can catch him. But it’s too late to change anything now. Still, it’s no big deal. He’ll be out tomorrow. 3.9kReads8.1Score18014d adds
- 84 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. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 The Swordsmith: My Blade Can Cut the Moonlight 铸刀师：我这一把可斩月光 Swordsmith: This blade of mine can cleave moonlight 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Wuxia Crossover: Villain System, Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms from the Start 综武：反派系统，开局降龙十八掌 In a dazed state, Xiao Ling felt information stirring in his mind. Slowly, he opened his eyes, his expression cold. “Innate Skill? Take it.” “Quanzhen Sect? Destroy it.” “Dragon Rider Yi Zhiping? Die!” “Ten Thousand Mile Wanderer Tian Boguang? Die!” “Yun Zhonghe of the Four Great Villains? Die!” “Linghu Chong, eldest disciple of the Huashan Sect? Die!” Xiao Ling is reborn on the Nine Heavens Continent, stirring up wave after wave of bloodshed! 245Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 87 Mount Hua: This Yue Buqun Is Absolutely Righteous 华山：这个岳不群绝对正义 [System + decisive and ruthless + Myriad Heavens + no female lead (the heroine is just a tool)] Who says there are no heroes in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer? One sword drawn, and the Five Mountains bow! Sixty years of demon-slaying, calling the whole world to account! This is a very different Yue Buqun! 447Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 88 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: I Am Yue Buqun 笑傲江湖：我是岳不群 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: I'm Yue Buqun 723Reads—Score1014d adds
- 89 Eight Dragons Subdue the Golden Spear 八龙伏金枪 Seek the Eight Dragons, subdue the Golden Spear, and rule the troubled age, with all under heaven as your own! The shame of Jingkang, the fall of the Northern Song, and the ensuing chaos across the land: an old rumor, long forgotten, stirs the martial world into another storm of bloodshed. Little Yang Tian, a loyal and patriotic descendant of the Yang family, has just turned thirteen when he loses his father and then his mother. Through hardship and fortuitous encounters, he fulfills his father’ 1.2kReads—Score13614d adds
- 90 Reborn as Murong Fu: Cultivating Immortal Arts in a Martial Arts World 重生慕容复，在武侠世界修仙法 [Invincible protagonist + feel-good story] When Mu Rongfu was excavating the tomb of the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, a cave-in sent him transmigrating to a world where all the martial arts universes converged, carrying the Yellow Emperor's immortal arts with him. He became Mu Rongfu, a man who shared his name. From the start, he married Wang Yuyan and enjoyed a life happier than an immortal's. While others practiced martial arts, he cultivated immortality, easily leaving them all behind. See how Mu 16Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 91 In Search of Lost Relics 寻遗记 [Content warning: Traditional wuxia + a protagonist with no gender. Thanks to their disguise skills, they sometimes take on female roles, but are male most of the time. Readers of any gender can identify with them, so the story is in first person. Apologies. I'll focus on the writing to give everyone the best reading experience.] This is The Jianghu Record of Lost Treasures, written from my memories. I seek the rarest treasures in the world and record the strange and wondrous tales of the jiang 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 The Jianghu Never Dies, Sword in Hand at the Ends of the Earth 江湖不死，仗剑天涯 The protagonist, Hua Bujin, is a wage slave from Blue Star. He transmigrates to a wuxia world and lives a very different life. There is no heroine. It is simply his nature to kill men and women alike. The protagonist dies, then enters the next world: an unconventional form of immortality. Volume One, The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, is complete. The pacing is slow, focusing mainly on an ordinary person’s transformation into a master of the martial world. The protagonist has already achieved the titl 903Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 93 A Game of Mountains and Rivers 山河弈局 (A traditional wuxia story, with no fantasy elements, no System, and no wish-fulfillment. If that's not your cup of tea, please read no further. This is dedicated to those who still dream of the jianghu.) During the upheaval of the Five Barbarians, the martial world is divided into north and south by the river. The Shanhe Society rallies under the banner of “protecting the realm,” but hidden power struggles gradually drive a wedge through its ranks. A sudden upheaval in the maple forest sets eve 6Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 94 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
- 95 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
- 96 The Hidden Dragon of Shaolin 少林龙隐录 In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the empress switches her infant son, the crown prince, with an orphan from Shaolin to keep him safe. The prince, given the Buddhist name Xuchen, grows up at Shaolin. When a fire breaks out in the scripture library, a dragon-shaped birthmark on his chest is revealed, leaving the abbot secretly shaken. At eighteen, Xuchen leaves the mountain to fight the Qing and save the people. He meets Mu Linxue, a woman commander of the rebel forces, Yun Jinghong, an und 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 The World Is Harsh, but I Was Born Talented Enough to Hit a Wall 世态炎凉，天生我才撞南墙 The world is fickle, and human relationships bring both warmth and cold. Wherever there are people, there is a world of martial arts! And wherever there is a world of martial arts, there are social conventions and the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak! The martial world is a grand stage, with all manner of strange characters taking their turns in the spotlight, acting out life’s joys and sorrows, its ups and downs, its reunions and farewells! Sha Yuantu has mastered peerless 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Ming Dynasty Bounty Hunter: Soul-Sundering Saber 大明捉刀人之断魂刀 The gallbladder of a ten-thousand-year-old demon dragon, a blade forged from eight thousand vengeful souls. How could either be anything but a rare treasure? Grudges and passions, love and hate without end. Behold the passionate saber-wielder and the heartless swordsman, beneath the jianghu’s rainy night and the lamplight that burns through ten years... 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 The Green Python’s Blade Shadow 青莽刀影 The morning mists of Qingmang Mountain conceal the martial world and the aspirations of two generations. Shi Sheng was a hunter from Xishi Village. After saving a disciple of the Qingxu Sect, he is unexpectedly drawn into the struggle for the Tai Chi Heart Sutra and the bloody conflict stirred up by the Netherworld Cult. Armed with brute strength and an honest heart, he grows from a mountain boy into a wandering hero. But after witnessing slaughter and greed firsthand, he comes to understand tha 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 Zhang Jiufeng, the Carefree Wanderer 逍遥张九丰 After The Return of the Condor Heroes, the Southern Song is conquered by the Mongols, and nearly all the righteous masters are wiped out. With the martial world under the control of court assassins wielding mind-control techniques, how will a little beggar master peerless martial arts, thwart the evil plot, and eventually roam the martial world with beautiful women at his side? (Zhang Sanfeng appears and his growth is described in the novel, but he is not the protagonist.) 234Reads—Score—14d adds
