Novels like Chronicles of Heroes and Chivalrous Shadows
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- 1 The Book of Wishes 如意经 A manual said to contain peerless martial arts has become the object of everyone’s desire. As schemes and treachery spread through the martial world, a thrilling tale of the martial arts world unfolds... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Legend of Lu Xiaoyao 1: The Cherry Blossom Thief 陆小妖传奇1樱花大盗 What is the martial world? Perhaps it isn’t all fighting and killing, but it really can be a madhouse. That’s why there will always be someone guarding the righteous principles of heaven and earth. Such a person is called a hero, even if it’s a little demon… Lu Xiaoyao! 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 A World of Martial Arts and Vendettas 恩仇江湖 Set during the Yongle era, this is a fictional tale of the martial world. The story follows the protagonist Ouyang Xuanyuan’s quest for revenge, telling how he masters an extraordinary martial art and becomes embroiled in feuds with the Demon Cult, the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Blazing Flame Sect, and the imperial court. He grows stronger along the way, and after a life-and-de-death battle with the final villain, he and the heroine, Sanniang, at last withdraw from the world to live in seclusion. 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 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
- 5 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
- 6 Chronicles of a Chaotic Age 清风乱世录 A century ago, Yang Feng, an unparalleled master, fell in a world-shaking battle. That moment set the stage for the rise of another genius: the young Lin Qing. Join the author in witnessing their love and hatred, their joys and sorrows. From a mere household slave, he will gradually ascend to become a legend of the martial world. Will he follow the same path as Yang Feng? 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 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
- 8 The Warring States Martial World 战国武林风 Across the vast land of Shenzhou, seven kingdoms stand side by side, war rages without end, and countless heroes aspire to unite the realm. In the martial world, the great sects clash over their interests, bringing bloodshed and turmoil. Amid this vast and wondrous world, the story of a young man quietly begins. He is Lin Wanfeng, a disciple from Weihuai Mountain. With his iron flute swordsmanship and sonic arts, he roams the land and travels the martial world, forging his own heroic legend. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Sword Intent at Its Peak 剑意正浓 Sword intent pierces the clouds and reaches the highest heavens, its brilliance shaking the world. Once, a swordsman strode proudly through life, renowned throughout the martial world. As several of the martial world’s great sword manuals were lost, fewer and fewer people chose the sword as their weapon, and the sword gradually became little more than an ornament. Just as swordsmen were being forgotten, a young man entered the martial world with sword in hand, determined to restore the glory of 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Dragon Atlas of Mystical Heroes 玄侠龙图 Set during the Southern Song dynasty, this story follows a child burdened with a blood feud who is bullied by everyone until a fortuitous encounter grants him peerless martial arts. To uphold justice, he leads the various martial arts sects in fighting traitors who have betrayed their country and restoring the realm. This novel has just been released. Readers are welcome to read and enjoy it. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 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
- 12 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
- 13 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 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Song of the Chang'an Blade 长安刀歌 After the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the Great Tang, the imperial court is shrouded in intrigue, and turmoil is rising once more in the martial world. Various forces lurking in the shadows are stirring, while remnants of the previous dynasty, merchant guilds, bandits, robbers, reactionary factions, and assassination organizations have all hidden themselves across the Great Tang. The most dangerous of these, and the one Li Shimin fears most, is a reactionary faction like Dou Feng's, which seems pois 7Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 15 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: Senior Brother Is Righteous to a Sinister Degree, and the Sword Sect Is Doomed 笑傲：大师兄正得发邪，剑宗要亡 Also known as The Anti-Smiling, Proud Wanderer [Traditional wuxia + mystery and wild imagination + power struggles + multiple storylines] Huashan Sword Sect disciples Feng Buping, Lang Bujing, Cheng Buyou, and Cong Buqi make one last desperate stand against fate to defend the sect’s final remnants of glory. Can they succeed? 1.9kReads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Ten Days of Evil Spirits 十日凶灵 Synopsis: Gu Qing, a top surgeon, and Shen Qingyan, a mathematical prodigy, join folk-culture blogger Lin Wei, outdoor guide Chen Mo, self-serving businessman Zhou Hao, and Qin Xiaoyue, an art student with a supernatural constitution, on a “folk-culture research trip” to Qinghe Old House, a century-old haunted mansion. Qin Xiaoyue accidentally triggers a curse on a bronze mirror, and rules written in blood appear. On the first night, anyone who breaks a rule is swallowed by a ghostly hand from t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Biographies of the Divine Maidens 神女列传 A treasured sword knows no distinction between male and female, so how can anyone say a woman is inferior to a man? See how several women of different backgrounds and temperaments enter the world to pursue cultivation. With a three-foot sword in hand, they sweep clean the universe. Thus is written The Chronicles of the Divine Maidens. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Beacon Fires Reflect on the White Lotus 烽火映白莲 This book is richly detailed, tightly plotted, and faithful to the course of history. Its figures in a time of turmoil feel vivid and real, and historical events are brought to life, such as Chen Youliang sending assassins after Ming Yuzhen, Xu Shouhui being bludgeoned to death, and the defense of Hongdu. Readers can savor a turning point in history through an accessible martial arts novel. The story spans from the eleventh year of the Zhizheng era, when Han Shantong was killed and Liu Futong la 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 A Wandering Swordsman with a Heavy Heart, Who Cuts People Down at the Drop of a Hat 江湖浪子心事重一言不合就砍人 A traditional wuxia tale, with no System and no golden finger. Just a young man, a broken blade left behind, a blood feud, a truth he desperately seeks, and a secret that will rock the martial world… 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 20 Fire on the Blade 刀锋之火 Set during the War of Resistance Against Japan, the story focuses on a group of Chinese people from different walks of life, each with a distinct personality, led by Li Yunlong. As their country faces ruin, they fight amid the flames of war on both the front lines and behind enemy lines, forging the backbone of their nation with their own flesh and blood. They embody the patriotic duty captured in the words, “Who says we have no clothes? We’ll share our robes with you,” and reveal the Chinese pe 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Young Martial Hero: Nine-Dragon Phoenix Diagram 武侠少年：九虬凤凰图 [Wuxia] + [No wish fulfillment] + [Action-packed from start to finish, not a dull moment] + [Swordsmanship] + [No golden finger] + [No transmigration] + [Brotherhood] + [Mystery solving] A story with two male leads. This isn't the kind of novel where everything goes smoothly. It follows the events that unfold as they seek the truth behind the death of Zhang Tong, the beloved of the hero Pan Da. The writing style leans toward Gu Long and Jin Yong. 23Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 22 Peerless Poet and Swordsman 诗剑无双 In the second year of the Kaicheng era, the poet Jia Dao was banished to Shu. Along the way, a chance encounter led him to save a child’s life. Twenty years later, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Chen, sat on the throne. His achievements earned his reign the name “Great Governance of Dazhong.” The child grew into an adult, studying literature at Qinglian Academy and martial arts under the Taibai Sword Sect. But as the late Tang was swept by turbulent change, the young man ventured alone into the Ji 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 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
- 24 The Blade’s Edge in the Flames of War 烽火刀锋 Forged from flesh and blood, the backbone of a nation: this novel offers a sweeping portrait of Chinese youth from different backgrounds and factions who, amid the fourteen-year War of Resistance, stake their lives on the solemn vow that “everyone is responsible for the fate of the country.” It celebrates the Chinese nation’s indomitable spirit and its rebirth through fire in the face of formidable foes, while highlighting the Communist Party of China’s pivotal role and arduous sacrifices in the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Transmigrating to the Martial World to Become the Sword God 穿越到武林世间当剑神 The demon clans of the Great Wilderness invaded in force, occupying all three thousand li of land in the northern desert. With the nation in peril and its lands in ruins, who says a young nobleman can only frequent brothels and drink wine? Jiang Baiyu, the greatest wastrel under heaven, gripped a three-foot sword and pointed it at the sky, slaying demons and vanquishing evil across the world. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Crimson Blood Sword 陆小凤后传之赤血剑 No mindless antics, no technology! Jianghu heroes and mysterious cases! Following in Gu Long’s footsteps, I continue his legendary tales! That year, in Yueyang City, inside a pleasure house... Li Xiaoyao, the Li Xiaoyao who will one day be famous throughout the land! A Scarlet Blood Sword, and a peerless beauty. From then on, Xiaoyao drifts like smoke, roaming the ends of the earth... The story is divided into four parts: “The Wolong Blood Case,” “The Imperial Palace,” “The Northwest,” and “The 1.2kReads7.0Score12114d adds
- 27 Chronicles of the Xiaoxiang Night Rain 夜雨潇湘记 The Xiang River flows on, but when will the grudges and feuds of the martial world finally pass like running water? Bloodshed and violence follow people everywhere. Even if you are a legendary hero, how can you escape the fate of this world? See how a single long sword travels to the ends of the earth! 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Tales of a Hero in the Flames of War 侠客烽火传 In the late Ming and early Qing, young Li Tong is born into a martial arts family and watches his parents get killed by their sworn enemy. After escaping, he stumbles into a cave and learns peerless martial arts. He becomes a chivalrous hero, joins the resistance against the Jin, launches surprise attacks on their soldiers, defends his homeland, and avenges his parents. Later, Li Tong marries Wanyan Xue, and they have a daughter, Nianxue. He retires to a small town and teaches her martial arts. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Chivalrous Maiden of a Chaotic Age 乱世侠姑 This heroine is as beautiful as a flower, a little flirtatious, and blessed with an almost unfair advantage! She fears nothing, daring to trample Empress Dowager Cixi underfoot and scare the most formidable old woman of the late Qing Dynasty to death... She sails the seas, hunts down pirates, wipes out Japanese troops, and takes on the foreign powers... She settles scores with relish, brave and clever, kindhearted yet ruthless when she needs to be... She's the bane of villains and a lucky star t 173Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 The Real Culprit Behind the Massacre Wasn't the Person I've Hated for Ten Years 灭门血案的真凶，不是我恨了十年的人 The real culprit behind the massacre that wiped out my family wasn’t the person I’d hated for ten years 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Sword's Hidden Star Falls Alone 剑隐孤星落 [Rivalries in the martial world + struggles for the throne + roaming the land with sword in hand + love and longing. Eunuchs and corrupt officials stir up trouble at court, while the orthodox and unorthodox factions stir beneath the surface of the martial world. Meanwhile, forces such as the Mongols and the Japanese watch hungrily from beyond the borders. In short, every classic wuxia element is here. Fans of traditional wuxia, don't miss it!] A massacre that wipes out an entire family reveals a 8Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 32 When the Blood Shadow Appears, Nothing Is Left Alive 血影一出，鸡犬不留 (Wuxia) (No System) (No Golden Finger) (Coming of Age) The Blood Shadow Sect, where protagonist Zhu Rui lives, was wiped out by a mysterious enemy three years ago. The Blood Shadow Ancestor led a few young disciples into hiding on Wulong Mountain. During a trip down the mountain to compete for the inner core of an Aoyin beast, they accidentally gave away their whereabouts. From then on, they were hunted throughout the jianghu! How will Zhu Rui save himself? And how will he unravel the layers of 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 My Master Made My Junior Sister Date Me, So I Flipped the Board 师父控制小师妹跟我谈恋爱，我直接把棋盘掀了 My master makes my junior sister date me against her will, so I flip the whole board over. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Sword-Banishing Chronicles 辟剑记 I’m still getting the hang of writing, since I’ve only just started, but I’ll keep getting better. I hope you’ll support me and stick with the story. The protagonist, Liu Chi, was once an obscure swordsman who always stopped to help when he saw injustice. After meeting Shangguan Feng, the two face one challenge after another and meet all kinds of friends, including Zhong Ruoyu. Liu Chi continues to hone his skills and thwart numerous schemes in the martial world. In the end, his martial arts rea —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The Broken Dragon in the Abyss 残龙在渊 One man can face three thousand armored foes; one hero can secure Yanmenguan. A traditional wuxia novel written in the style of Jin Yong, but not fan fiction. Not a power fantasy, with a very slow start and suspense driving the story. The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils era has passed, and Guo Jing has yet to be born. Another thrilling story unfolds in the martial world. No darling who gets along with everyone, only an ordinary man who grows stronger with every setback. No hero who leaves a trail of b 169Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 36 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... 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Peach Blossom Sword: A Tale of the Peach Blossom Spring 桃花源记之桃花剑 During the Taoyuan era of the Jin dynasty, the legend of the Peach Blossom Spring filled people with longing. After a twist of fate, the young Liu Wenjun comes into possession of the Peach Blossom Sword, a divine weapon from that fabled place, and sets out to find it. Along the way, he meets masters, learns peerless martial arts, creates his own techniques, and grows into a grandmaster. Just as he is finally able to settle down and enjoy the rest of his life in the Peach Blossom Spring, his coun 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Immortal Maidens of Good and Evil 正邪仙女 In the Eastern Immortal Realm, some immortals disregard the Heavenly Court's order and are condemned by righteous immortals, leading to a great battle. In the end, the evil immortals are defeated by the righteous ones and fall into the mortal realm, where they continue to commit evil. Eventually, the people are arrested by the police. This novel has just been released. Readers are welcome to enjoy it. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Great Chu Heroic Legend 大楚豪侠传 The jianghu is a mountain. Some people are halfway up, while others are at its foot. Those at the foot fight for their lives, and the survivors make their way toward the middle. But some people are born at the summit. No matter how lofty the imperial court, it cannot stop the greed in people's hearts. No matter how powerful you are, the battlefield is still nothing but a handful of sand. The jianghu and the imperial court, the nation and the battlefield. Heroes and great men in this world are wo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Sword Soul of the Mountains and Rivers 山河图剑魂 The “Map of Mountains and Rivers” appears, sparking a struggle for possession between the Eight Great Sects and the Demon Cult. Young Lu Qingya, an orphan and heir to a reclusive swordsman, is drawn into the conflict after saving Cheng Suyi, the orphaned child of a swordsmith being hunted down. As they flee, the two decipher fragments of the “Map of Mountains and Rivers” and discover clues hidden within it to the former dynasty's dragon veins and the peerless martial art, the Nine Forms of Qian 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Drunken Dreams of Jianghu: The Sun and Moon's Journey 醉梦江湖之日月行 A wedding banquet turns into a massacre that wipes out an entire household. His brothers are killed, and his beloved goes missing. Bearing a blood feud, the young man enters the martial world to hunt down the killer, only to stumble into the secret conspiracy of two great powers. Caught between the court and the martial world, he is drawn into one scheme after another. The truth behind the old massacre reveals the conflict between rival powers. Conspiracies and traps follow one after another, wh 158Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Flying Sword, Singing Sleeve 袖剑飞吟 [Swordsmanship + Fantasy + Martial Arts + Xianxia] The greatest sword technique under heaven: Sleevesword Flying Song. It burst onto the scene, said to have been created by a young man in blue. What was the young man’s surname and given name? Stay tuned. 10Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 43 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 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Three Sisters in the Martial World 三姐妹的江湖 During the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet of the Great Zhao Dynasty, ten-year-old Princess Li Jianing stood on tiptoe to pluck a lantern and witnessed Eunuch Zhao Wuji leading troops in a rebellion. The eldest princess, Li Xianglin, held off the enemy with her Mo Dao, while the second princess, Li Meiling, used a mechanical silver dart to kill their pursuers and help her little sister escape. After the three fell from a cliff, they were rescued by Sword Saint Ling Juexiao and went into seclusion at 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 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
- 46 Zeng Guofan's Bloody Battles 曾国藩血战史 Drawing on Zeng Guofan’s life and personal growth, this book explores how he relentlessly disciplined himself in pursuit of the Confucian ideal of “inner sagehood and outer kingship,” ultimately undertaking the tragic mission of “righting the instruments of state for the land, and restoring the heart of Heaven and Earth.” His military philosophy was far more than a set of tactics: it was the expression and practical application of his life philosophy in a time of chaos, and its influence on late 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 47 Tales of the River Chart 河图风云录 The theft of Along the River During the Qingming Festival sets off a chain of events, exposing the undercurrents swirling through the jianghu and the imperial court of Bianjing in the Northern Song. The painting conceals a secret that could decide the fate of the empire. A group of brave and honorable heroes, caught between the struggle of good and evil and the contest for imperial power, use their courage and wits to defend their homeland and uncover the shocking truth behind the conspiracy. Th 3Reads—Score114d adds
- 48 The Road to Revival Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 从笑傲开始的复兴路 I transmigrate into the Laughing in the Wind world as the third disciple of the Huashan Sect, Zhao Xiaoyi. Watch as I, Zhao Xiaoyi, lead my fellow disciples to revive our sect, change the regrets weighing on my heart, and laugh proudly beneath the heavens! 461Reads—Score11414d adds
- 49 Revenge on the Raging Sea 怒海奇仇 [A Shocking Conspiracy] Is my father really a devil? Why, despite his father's exalted position as cult leader, does Lü Tingfeng refuse to be his son? How will he unravel the layers of mystery, one by one? And why will he be unable to accept the final truth? [The Furious Sea's Bitter Feud] This grand setting rivals the martial world of Jin Yong. Through the protagonist's tumultuous life and a heart-wrenching love story, it reveals a mysterious and treacherous world of martial arts... Who is the 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 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
