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- 1 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
- 2 Pure Wuxia: The Greatness of the Uncarved 纯武侠：大拙无锋 A Martial God has emerged from the jianghu of Jiangnan. They say his inner energy has reached perfection, its divine radiance hidden within. They say he can pluck a flower or leaf and use it to wound someone. They say one move, “Shadowless Through the Flowers,” shattered the century-old reputation of Flying Star Hall. Sect leaders from every corner are entranced by his plainspoken words, while the daughters of prestigious families revere him as the true god of martial arts. But only Chen Zhuo 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Trail of the Green-Robed Hero 青衫侠踪 The green robe does not mean clothing, but a scholar. Yet the protagonist, Ji Tianle, is no scholar, so what does The Green-Robed Hero’s Trail mean? Legend has it that the Tang Dynasty’s Song of the Rainbow Skirt and Feathered Garment is a supreme martial arts secret. At the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, martial artists fought openly and in secret to seize the score, stirring up a storm of turmoil. Ji Tianle is drawn into the fray, and countless grudges and entanglements ar 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Tales of Five Heroes in a Chaotic Age 乱世五侠传 [Alternate History] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Episodic Structure] The greatest heroes serve their country and its people. With his formidable martial arts skills, can Zhang Ji'an carve out a place for himself in the martial world amid these turbulent times and establish a firm foothold? Can he also stay true to his original ideals and join like-minded companions in defending the righteous path of chivalry they believe in? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Strange People and Odd Tales of the Jianghu 江湖奇人怪事 Introduction to the martial arts novel Strange People and Curious Tales of the Martial World: Legend has it that the mysterious and wealthy City of Gold gave the map and key to its treasure to the famous figure Li San Lang. Before long, Sickly Beauty, Tang Da Peng, Jin Shao Qiu, Nan Gong Qiu Leng, Si Ma Chang, Dong Fang Ming, and others all stepped onto the stage, frantically searching for Li San Lang. As it turned out, Li San Lang had taken on the identity of the renowned constable Dong Men Cha —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 A Buddhist Disciple and the Successor of a Martial Saint 佛宗弟子与武圣传人 Du Minxuan was a lay disciple of the Buddhist sect. He descended the mountain to investigate the injustice done to his father, only to be deeply loved by a nobleman's daughter. Faced with the pursuit of this charming, playful beauty, can Du Minxuan keep his Buddhist heart and attain enlightenment, or will his mortal heart stir and lead him into love? As the heir to a Martial Saint, Lang Peilong hopes to join forces with Du Minxuan and make their names across the martial world. But a generations- 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Wuxia Crossover: Every Sworn Brotherhood Makes Me Stronger 综武：只要结拜就变强 Lin Anzhi transmigrates into a world where the martial arts heroes of many realms converge, becoming a low-ranking constable in Seven Heroes Town. A constable with virtually no martial arts skills could lose his life at any moment in a world packed with powerful figures. Luckily, he has a sworn brotherhood System: as long as he swears brotherhood with someone, he can gain their abilities. "You swore brotherhood with Bai Zhantang and obtained the Sunflower Acupoint-Pressing Hand." "You swore brot 277Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Toughest Man in Xuanhuan: Getting Stronger Every Time I'm Injured 玄幻第一狠人，受伤就变强 (No System + decisive and ruthless + grows stronger when injured) (Low-level martial arts in the early stages, high-level martial arts later) In this martial world, if your blade isn't ruthless, you won't get far. In the halls of power, if your heart isn't ruthless, you won't last. In this world, if you aren't ruthless, you won't stand firm. Chen Feng has a blade in hand, and his blade is ruthless, his heart is ruthless, and he is even more ruthless. Born with one of the Three Great Martial Sain 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Wuxia: One Man, One Dog. If We Can’t Win, We Run 2 武侠：一人一狗，打不过就走2 [Martial arts + no System + no heroine + a dog + a crow + Wu Yanzu] The jianghu is vast, its roads long and arduous. One man and one dog wander along, stopping and starting as they go. A young man who barked like a dog suddenly appeared in the jianghu. No one knew why he barked, just as no one knew why his sword was so fast. But Lu Fang knew the truth. He wasn’t barking, and his sword wasn’t all that fast. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Divine Sword Dragon 神剑游龙 The martial world is a turbulent sea, a tangle of bloodshed, love, and vengeance. And Xie Youlong, eldest son and young master of Divine Sword Manor, is swept into the raging waves of fate at the age of eighteen. 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Divine Constable and His Heroic Partner 绝迹江湖之神捕侠侣 Mu Qinniang was a mother of two, but her outstanding beauty brought her trouble. He Baiming, lord of Tai Sui Manor, is determined to force her into marriage. Faced with a powerful enemy, what should Mu Qinniang do? What path should she take in life from here? And what leads her to become a chivalrous hero? Their story is only just beginning... 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Thunderbolt Rose 霹雳蔷薇 Legend has it that Rose Mound can bring together lovers from the martial world, so many couples come to pray before the tomb. Chai Wugou of the Luofu Sect and Sima Wei of the Diancang Sect also arranged to meet there and swear their vows. Tragically, Wugou was burned across half her face by Sima Jing, who had arrived disguised as Sima Wei. When the Rose Envoy learned what had happened, she decided to heal Wugou's scars. Meanwhile, Xia Tianxiang encountered the Four Ghosts of Qilian on Mount Jiuy 6Reads—Score114d adds
- 13 Peerless Divine Art 无敌神功 Peerless Divine Arts —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Immortal Who Left the World Behind 遗世仙人 The world is vast, and the Hundred Schools of Thought abound. Some sit laughing heartily on cliff edges, carefree and content, while others stand on branches, gazing upward with mournful faces. Everyone longs to become an immortal. But what if one day someone cuts off the path? What then? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Moonset Over the Martial World [Sisters] 月落江湖【姐妹】 Wherever there are people, there are feuds; wherever there are feuds, there is conflict. Conflict may begin in the martial world, but it isn’t necessarily for the sake of the martial world. It’s all about profit and power. A martial arts novel that isn’t very martial arts. (My younger sister and I wrote this book together. I couldn’t let her hard work go unknown, so I added the word “Sisters” after the title.) 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Islandborn 岛生 People have heard of the vast, boundless sea, a battlefield for the brave. When the clouds part and the mist lifts, a lush little island appears. I have always sought brief moments of joy in the sound of my father's Xiao, playing that same unchanging tune. Father says it is called "Drifting." I practice my sword every day because he has always hoped I would become a true swordsman... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Heroic Chronicles of Jingming 惊溟侠记 In the final years of the Tang Dynasty, the Twelve Jingming Sacred Steles, which celebrated the empire’s founding heroes, were destroyed. A prophecy soon spread among the people: “When Jingming appears again, the Tang will fall.” From then on, the martial world of the Tang was no longer at peace, and the imperial court and the jianghu became intertwined through Jingming. The orphaned boy Jiang Yunque has no desire to enter the jianghu, but is swept into its conflicts all the same. At the Mount T —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Sword Shadows Across a Thousand Mountains 千山剑影 Dynasties rise and fall, and brilliant talents emerge in every age. Carrying the burden of his family's vengeance, the young Yan Yunsheng journeys from a scion of a distinguished family to a great hero of the martial world, from the splendor of the Tang Dynasty to its decline. Through hardship and upheaval, he writes a stirring tale of bold, passionate heroism. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 A Martial World Emperor’s Journey Through the Ming 武林帝缘大明行 (This book follows the protagonist through his entire life, from birth to death. It includes fighting bandits and demonic cults, raising children, farming, teaching, a cuju tournament, resisting Japanese pirates, and more.) During the Ming Dynasty, the illustrious Situ family is brutally wiped out by the Celestial Star Gang. At the time, the young master’s infant son is still swaddled in his nurse’s arms as the butler carries him away in a desperate escape. During their flight, the poor baby sli 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Great Swordmaster: Thunder-Viewing Sword 大剑豪：观雷剑 This is an unconventional novel about a System. Swordsmanship + slow-paced storytelling + traditional wuxia in the first half + fantasy elements in the second half + mystery + current affairs What would you do if one day you transmigrated into a martial arts world, only to discover that every enemy around you had transmigrated from the modern world and possessed a “System”? How would you face them? On a summer night filled with cicadas, a meteor shower suddenly streaked across the sky. Along —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Lone Disciple of the Immortal Way 仙道独徒 A celestial abode sparks a bloody scramble among powerful factions. Everyone thinks they are fighting over an unparalleled opportunity, unaware that all living beings are merely bait. He is a pleasure-seeking rogue, drifting from one flower boat to the next. Then he meets the daughter of an old friend, Chu Zhao, and is forced into the game. The moment his memories return, Shen Du realizes with a start that he, too, is bait, but also the one moving the pieces. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 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
- 23 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
- 24 Wuxia Fantasy: The Jade Lotus Song 武侠玄幻碧莲曲 Synopsis of the wuxia fantasy novel The Song of the Jade Lotus: Whenever Fang Yuqi sits on this great rock, he naturally begins to hum The Song of the Jade Lotus. What a beautiful, lovely melody it is! It is the only song he ever learned as a child, and it has left a deep impression on his heart. It originally had no title. Perhaps it did have one, since a song cannot possibly have no name. But he was too young back then, and only knew how to sing it. Why would he have asked about its title? As 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The True Forms of the Five Sacred Mountains 五岳真形传 If I'm going to write about the jianghu, I won't write only about the jianghu. I'll write of lonely lamps on rainy nights in the jianghu, and a decade of old wine at Xinting, of grudges, debts, love, and hate. Who, high in the imperial court, will recite a century of Confucian righteousness and summon the dragon's cry and crane's song from the nine heavens? Who, far away in the jianghu, will charge against the Guangling River with a spear, splitting its waters for eight hundred miles? Come, come —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 A Broken Book from the Start, and Now I'm the Enemy of the Martial World 开局一破书，成了武林公敌 An orphaned boy in a mountain stronghold had only his mother, a woodshed, and an old dog to his name. He thought that no matter how hard life became, he could endure it. Until the day blood stained the snow, and his mother's dying words became his lifelong obsession: protect the book, trust no one too easily, and survive. The Record of Heaven's Secrets contains the world's martial arts, but also endless peril. Bearing a blood feud and tasting every flavor life has to offer, he declares, “A man m —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Max-Level Yijin Jing: Invincible the Moment I Step into the Martial World! 满级易筋经：踏入江湖即无敌！ Su Chen stands by the roadside and sighs as he reflects on his life. The next second, someone kicks him into an unfamiliar martial arts world. Fortunately, the System may be late, but it still shows up. Armed with the legendary martial arts from his memories of his past life, he sets out on a journey through a martial world that is bound to be anything but peaceful. What sparks will fly when completely different martial arts appear in this world? You say your swordsmanship is unrivaled? Then wha 14.4kReads6.7Score92214d adds
- 28 Soul Broken at the World's End 魂断天涯 He had the ambition to make a name for himself in the martial world, but not the fate to become famous. He had a sword that could rule the martial world, but no path to walk it. Just as he saw through everything and let it all go, Heaven, by some strange twist of fate, placed it in his hands. 58Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 29 The Cultivating Swordsman 修侠 Book titles: Martial Arts: Sword, Cultivating the Way of the Sword (High martial arts, no System, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no tiered martial arts ranks, court and jianghu conflicts, a slow burn early on. If that's not your thing, don't read it. Criticism welcome.) What is a hero? One definition says: someone who stands up for justice, suppresses the strong, and protects the weak. A great hero says: The greatest heroes serve their country and their people. An immortal says: Kill a man within 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Chronicles of the Blade-Wielding Wanderer 风云刀客录 A world of traditional martial arts, where heroes and heroines navigate old grievances and tangled affections; defiance of the imperial court through forbidden uses of martial strength, stirring up storm and turmoil; and the joys and sorrows, laughter and tears, of growing through life. 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 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
- 32 The Book of Swords 剑名录 This is a story about revenge. Hunted by his enemies from the moment he was born, the boy stumbles into the most difficult map in the entire book as soon as he sets out on his journey. After overcoming trial upon trial, he hones himself into a formidable fighter. When he returns to the human-world map, he is a max-level expert back in the beginner village. The boy launches his revenge plan. Not one person who ever harmed him will get away! No System, no transmigration, no special bloodline. Thr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 One Sword, Long Winds Across Yanyun 一剑长风渡燕云 Ten years hiding his edge, then one day he draws his sword. Shen Jinghong, the orphaned heir of the Prince of Zhenbei, bears severed meridians, yet commands the might of the Jade Pendant of Zhenyan. With a sharp blade in hand, the road through the jianghu stretches far. He will clear his loyal family of the traitor's name and keep Su Qinghan safe for a lifetime. Above all, in this Great Yan, battered by wind and rain, he will carve out a path of his own. In the clash of blades, blood and fire 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Heartburning Chronicles 焚心录 [Wuxia] [Ensemble Cast, Serious Drama] [Revenge, Political Intrigue, and Twists] [Mad, Cunning Characters] [Devoted Romantics] [Complete, With No Rushed Ending] On the day of the wedding, flames engulf the manor. The famed Xi Jian Mountain Manor is reduced to ashes overnight. A young man is forced to take up a sword, an orphan girl seeks vengeance in blood, and a mastermind behind the scenes stirs up the world. The fates of three people intertwine as the secrets of the battle in the Stone Fores —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 From Tightening Screws to Breaking Through Time and Space and Becoming a Hero 打螺丝之打破时空成大侠 Young Yang Xiaohu, once an ordinary wage worker, stumbles into the martial world of the Ming dynasty and embarks on a thrilling adventure through its vast landscapes. Amid the power struggles between the great martial sects, he sets out on a perilous path through the jianghu, honing his skills, making friends, unraveling one mystery after another, and challenging the fate laid out for him. From pastoral countryside to ancient temples, from peerless martial arts to heart-pounding danger, this is —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Wrathful King! From Villager to Comeback Hero 怒王！从村民开始逆袭 Heaven and Earth undergo a cataclysmic transformation. Disasters run rampant, and the people are left destitute. To survive, powerful figures everywhere rise up in rebellion! Imperial authority crumbles, and martial artists rule the world. Great sects seize spirit-vein strongholds and dominate their territories. Everyone pursues martial arts, seeking the power to shatter mountains and split rocks, and the path to immortality! The protagonist starts out as a villager who gathers medicinal herbs. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 My Years as a Constable 我当捕快那些年 A true hero fights for the nation and its people. He strikes fear into the hearts of petty villains and makes the powerful think twice. He clears the names of the wrongfully accused, draws his sword for the weak, and brings peace to the world! 4Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 38 Better to Kill Without Mercy Than to Be Filthy Rich 富甲一方不如杀人如麻 A touch of ensemble cast + martial arts + assassins + power players + alternate setting By day, he’s the young master of a money house, pushing an abacus. By night, he’s the Ghost-Faced Reaper of the martial world... Then the martial arts ban that shook the entire realm is enforced, and the martial world undergoes a massive reshuffle. 141Reads—Score414d adds
- 39 Tianya: The Twin Stars 天涯双星记 Fantasy cultivation + thrilling power-ups + gets better with every chapter + give it a try, you won't get lost Once a mortal swordsman, he stumbled upon the path to immortality through a stroke of fate. He searches for his master's whereabouts and forms a bond with seven treasure maps. He watches the winds shift across Skyhawk, and scales the peak above the clouds. He unravels the mysteries of the Spirit Void and journeys far to the South Sea in search of clues. … Step by step, layer by layer, 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Little Master of Hidden Weapons 暗器小能手 Tang Xiaoshan, the son of the Tang Clan, is a mischievous womanizer and a master of mechanisms, hidden weapons, formations, and other peerless arts. Led by Shuang'er, a beautiful woman from the Palace of Bliss, he crosses the strange Ice-Mist Formation and risks his life in Heartbreak Valley. The Heartbreak Fairy takes a liking to him and forces her beautiful but flawed daughter, An Yuren, to accept him as her husband. She also tells him the secret words that will lead him to an earth-shattering 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Homage to Jin Yong: The Legend of Prince Zhongping, the Return of Wuxia 致敬金庸：武侠归来之忠平王传奇 [No transmigration, no System, traditional wuxia] During the Qingyuan era of the Southern Song dynasty, Lin Geng was a national hero from Ningde, Fujian. In the seventh year of the Chenghua era, Emperor Xianzong bestowed on him the title “King Zhongping of Shanyang, Responsive to Prayer.” Every New Year, countless devotees travel to his ancestral temple to burn incense and pray for blessings. His fame spread far and wide, at home and abroad. He not only healed the sick and saved lives, but also 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Dust-Sealed Sword 封尘绝剑 [Ensemble cast + multiple protagonists + traditional wuxia + alternate history] Also known as [Seven Heroes, Seven Jerks] The orthodox and unorthodox factions have always been locked in a fight to the death, and their clashes often erupt into violence. Eleven years ago, a trivial incident sparked a great battle between good and evil. The orthodox side, led by then martial arts alliance chief Shi Tianwei, brought together the five major orthodox sects: the Xuanqing Sect, Shaolin, Flying Sword Sec —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Snow Whirls Across the Rivers and Lakes 飞雪满江湖 The Martial World and the Realm I am a wanderer of the martial world, braving frost and snow on my way. At dawn, I dance with my long sword; at dusk, I return and take my leave of the grand halls. The flash of a blade startles swallows and sparrows; the shadow of a sword cuts down insects and snakes. In the end, white bones have no tombs. What virtue do generals and ministers possess? A tribute to Jin Yong, offered with heartfelt respect. I present this humble work and hope you will forgive it 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Dragon’s Roar 龙吟 The age surges forward, and all things grow strange. Human hearts are sinister, desire floods the world, and endless turmoil rises... A boy, born in obscurity, gazes up at the heavens and down into the abyss. With the sun, moon, and stars on his shoulders, he presses fearlessly onward. Everyone, listen to the dragon’s roar... 3Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 45 Flowerfall Valley of Women 流花女人谷 Beneath the Yellow Crane Tower, a crowd had gathered to watch. They were a bunch of idle men, all there to see a man torment a woman. The Yellow Crane Tower was a grand building, with private rooms upstairs. Twelve men sat in one of them, so pleased and amused with themselves that they could hardly wait for the good show about to begin. Qian Buduo owned more than thirty women, each a beauty, all bought with the vast sums of money he had spent. But one woman had secretly been seeing another man. 3Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 46 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
- 47 Fine Steeds and Fragrant Carriages 怒马香车 Introduction to The Fragrant Carriage: The idea came from the owner of the Desire Carriage. It was an exceptionally splendid and spacious coach, drawn by four fine horses. No one knew the owner's name or origins, or even whether the owner was a man or a woman. As for the prize question the owner had posed, no one had won in the year since it was announced. What exactly was the correct answer? The question spread throughout the martial world, becoming a mystery. 12Reads—Score214d adds
- 48 A Journey Through Qiushan 丘山行 Twenty li southwest of the lower capital of Yan, there was a village called Baiyang. A villager named She lost his father to bandits, but the county officials refused to open a case, claiming that “the killer was not a county resident.” Later, he met an old man who said he had once served as a retainer to a Zhao nobleman, and taught She the art of hand-to-hand combat. Three years later, whenever bullies caused trouble or powerful men’s retainers abused the people in any of the several villages a 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Spoiled Young Master Says the Jianghu Is Nothing Special 少爷纨绔，说江湖不过如此 [No cultivation to immortality] [Not invincible] [Ensemble cast] [Wuxia] [Alternate history] [Court politics] Having weathered the deceptions of the court and braved the treacherous currents of the martial world, he has tasted the malice in people’s hearts. He once thought he would spend his life as a carefree playboy, wandering the world at ease. But who could have guessed that the tides of fate would shift without warning, that heaven and earth would become a game board, and that you and I wou 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 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
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