Novels like The Imprisoned King
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- 101 The Black Bear Hero 黑熊奇侠 Synopsis: During the Southern Song dynasty, Jiang Tiankuo, leader of the martial world, dies mysteriously at a martial arts gathering atop Mount Tai. His son, Jiang Zhenxiong, is accused by the Eight Great Sects of murdering his father and forced to leap from a cliff to escape. Rescued by a mysterious black bear, Jiang Zhenxiong masters the ancient martial art The True Scripture of the Black Bear in a hidden realm deep in the Qinling Mountains. He discovers that the Eight Great Sects had been de 33Reads—Score414d adds
- 102 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.) 240Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 The Unrevealed Sword Shadow 剑影未明 War fires blaze across a chaotic world, while the jianghu is beset by storm and sorrow. Fang Shiyi carries a blood feud of epic proportions. He spent ten years training in the mountains, yet made no progress at all. He could only watch as the people closest to him faced danger, powerless to protect them. With no other choice, he gambled his life and reversed the flow of his meridians, all so he could wield a blade and sword and hold fast to what he believed in. Badly wounded, he descended the mo 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 The Vermilion Phoenix Needle 丹凤针 The story revolves around the Tiangang Fortress, using a mystery-solving approach to depict the contest of wits and strength between good and evil. Its central theme is that good will always triumph over evil, while familiar wuxia elements include young masters, learning peerless arts, and competing for martial arts treasures. Blending traditional wuxia plots with detective work was a defining feature of Sima Ling's later novels. Du Xiyan is an upright, learned, and highly skilled young man, an 268Reads—Score10314d adds
- 105 The Azure Blade Chronicles of the Late Tang 残唐青锋录 Historical setting: From the Tianfu era of Emperor Zhaozong of Tang (901) to the first year of Kaiping under the Later Liang (907). Regional warlords vie for power, and Zhu Wen usurps the Tang dynasty. Core plot: The former dynasty’s imperial jade seal, the Heavenly Mandate Treasure Mirror, resurfaces in the martial world, sparking a struggle among rival factions. Dou Yanfeng must fulfill his family’s mission and protect the national treasure, while Huangfu Che is drawn into the conflict as he —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 Dusk's Distant Traveler 暮迟遥客 Heroes abound, as numerous as carp crossing a river. During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the ten great martial arts sects of the Central Plains were founded. They fought and killed for the Phantom God Scripture, a peerless martial arts manual. But the jianghu isn't all fighting and killing. It also holds sincere friendships, romantic love, and a band of young heroes. Di Xia was an uneducated street punk. By a twist of fate, he became the sworn son of Wang Quyan, a man who had gone mad a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Record of Heroes of Heaven and Earth 天地英雄录 [Alternate setting] [No System] [No transmigration] [Traditional] [Not a power fantasy] Wang Suifeng was once a legend of the jianghu. His “One Sword with the Wind” made him famous throughout the land, and after defeating every challenger in the swordsmanship contest at Beidou Mountain, he was recognized by the martial world as the greatest under heaven. He could have roamed the jianghu freely, but concern for the common people led him to marry the daughter of the Azure Dragon Cult’s leader in o 309Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 A Poisonous Path Through the Jianghu 毒步江湖 The Yang and Qiao families have been sworn enemies for generations, locked in an endless cycle of revenge. On a dark, stormy night, the Qiao family attacked the Yangs once more. By then, the Yang family had dwindled to just two elders and the couple Gong Peixiao and Yang Yi. Gong Peixiao was pregnant, and to preserve the family line, the Yangs did everything they could to help her escape. Tragically, she miscarried on the way. Gong Peixiao fled to the dilapidated, desolate Bailong Temple. There, 123Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 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
- 110 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
- 111 Kara Star's Twin Kings: My Enemy Is Myself 卡拉星双星王：我的敌人是我自己 Li Yan, who has special abilities, transmigrates to the medieval royal family of the planet Kala as a prince. He campaigns in the south and north, bringing the various tribes under his command and becoming their leader. But then he encounters another version of himself from a different planet, who has also arrived on Kala to colonize it. Once the two Li Yans’ minds connect, they work together from within and without to unite the planet and establish a unified dynasty. This science-fiction tale o —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 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
- 113 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
- 114 The Wuxia Novel: The Shadow of the Red Lantern Hero 武侠小说红灯侠影 Introduction to the wuxia novel Red Lantern Hero's Shadow: The story is quite simple. The young hero Leng Yueping does a good deed by rescuing someone named Mo Huan. But after freeing him, Leng is trapped in a cave by the very man he saved and nearly dies. Later, an earthquake saves his life. Once out, the young hero searches everywhere for the ingrate who repaid kindness with betrayal, determined to get revenge. 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 The Hero's Sword Smiles at the Beauty 英雄剑笑红颜 A young swordsman, bold and righteous, sings endless songs of the martial world and recounts its tales of chivalry! Tender feelings are not always gentle as water, and a long-awaited reunion can still end like a dream. The martial world exists because of its people, and people are born for the martial world. There is killing in the martial world, but there is human kindness, too! The martial world is once again swept by turmoil. Heroes ride a thousand miles through bloodshed, rooting out evil in 687Reads—Score10314d adds
- 116 No Sword of Parting in This World 人间不见不离剑 The Sword That Never Leaves the Mortal World 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 Love of Blades, Lost in Swords: No More Tenderness or Ruthlessness in the Martial World 刀情剑惘•江湖再无温柔与无情 A Blade's Longing, A Sword's Regret: No More Tenderness or Ruthlessness in the Jianghu 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 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
- 119 Legends of the Young Hero 天骄侠影录 In the final years of the Southern Song dynasty, the realm is beset by turmoil. Dugu Qi and Dugu Ying are brothers from a small fishing village outside Cangzhou. They have different temperaments and fates. One wants only to live out his days in peace and find a secluded paradise where he can escape the world. The other cannot abide an ordinary life and is determined to rise above his station. One is devoted to love, longing to win one person's heart and grow old together, yet ultimately dies alo 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 The Heaven-Slaying Tyrant Blade 诛天霸刀 [Martial arts + no System + the jianghu] I wield a blade of honor, To cut down all who defy the way. I play the hero and win the beauty's heart, Then walk alone through a blood-soaked path, proud and unbowed. Were it not for demons and monsters descending upon the world, One more decree would be added to the Investiture of the Gods. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 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
- 122 Jiangyue Sect 江岳派 During the Jiajing era, loyal officials are framed, and Japanese pirate raids plague the southeast. A mysterious organization emerges in the martial world, plotting to overthrow it. The Spring and Autumn Brush’s rankings of martial artists become a living Asura battlefield, while the heroes of the Jiangyue Sect strive to rid the martial world of evil and unravel one case after another. What is the truth? What fate awaits the members of the Jiangyue Sect? Follow The Jiangyue Sect to find out. 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 The Legend of Yueyun 月云传 My name is Gu Yungui. I was born without ever getting the chance to meet my birth mother. The martial world has been torn by conflict for years, with bloodshed without end. Gifted beyond measure, I was taught all my father's martial arts. Years later, my father finally found my mother's whereabouts. After a long and difficult search, he uncovered a cruel truth: she had been imprisoned for years by three major sects and forced to forge three mystical weapons, Duannian, Tingxue, and Jinghong. She 78Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 Where Longevity's Star Falls 长生星落 In the 48th year of the Tianshu era, the Great Su Dynasty worships the Goddess. From the emperor to the nobles, everyone is obsessed with her in hopes of attaining immortality, and all sorts of elixirs promising eternal life have become widespread. At this time, Shen Ke is ordered to return to Qiongsang to establish an official school and advance new policies. Appointed as its headmaster, he recruits students from poor families and sets a precedent by opening a school for girls, causing an uproa 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 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
- 126 The Divine Sword Wanderer 神剑游侠 Blades flash beneath the moon, while storms wreak havoc across the martial world. A mysterious force lurks in the shadows, and leaders of the great sects are murdered one after another. The once-peaceful martial world is suddenly rife with deadly peril... Divine Sword Wanderer Dongfang Yun rescues Murong Xue when he comes upon her in danger. Their chance encounter plunges him into a crisis! With a divine sword and a beautiful woman by his side, watch as he turns the tide and dispels the darkness 3kReads6.9Score17814d adds
- 127 Shaolin's Campaign to Destroy the Japanese Invaders 少林灭倭传 During the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, Japanese pirates, then called “Wokou,” joined forces with rebel generals from coastal military garrisons to raid China’s southeastern coast, burning, killing, and looting, leaving the people homeless. At the imperial court’s request, Master Xuankong, abbot of Shaolin Temple, selects the monastery’s finest warrior monks and sends them south. They are led by “Iron Arm” Tansong, a former lay disciple with formidable martial skills and a troubled past he 49Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 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
- 129 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
- 130 Records of the Chang'an Illusory Path 长安幻道录 In the Kaiyuan era of the glorious Tang Dynasty, heroes of the martial world abound, while immortals and Buddhas contend without end. In this fantastical world, where Taoist talismans, Buddhist incantations, and folk magic intertwine, Li Yunxi, who transmigrated here, is unexpectedly swept into the power struggles surrounding a provincial governor's family. A memoryless descendant of a Warring States-era fangshi, the shadow of a Tibetan spy, the schemes of a rogue sorcerer... As the struggle amo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 Blood Chronicles of the Setting Sun 残阳血记 On the bloody night of 1644, Yan Xuanfeng, a Jinyiwei officer, detonated explosives and died for his country. His loyal servant fled south with the orphan and entrusted the swaddled baby Yan Hengyun to Wudang. The child carried three sparks vital to Chinese civilization: the Sunset Sword, the Star-Pattern Compass, and a sheepskin map. Yan Hengyun grew up on Wudang Mountain. At fourteen, he descended the mountain and roamed the martial world under the name Lingyun. He befriended Bai Wugou, Mu Qi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 Spring Mountains Bathed in Wild Light 春山照野 [Never takes a beating + authentic martial world + spectacular fights + concealed weapons + a flower in hand or a leaf plucked from a branch, anything can be a weapon + the romance of being a man] Three thousand worlds, one thought can bring calamity. Lu Zhaoye, once the young proprietor of the Zhan Yu Inn in Qingyu Town, only wanted to live a carefree life. Usually easygoing but steady at heart, he was decisive and ruthless when it came to killing. Then he won some strange coins at a gambling h 49Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 She Wants to Be a Hero, So Why Did You Pursue Her? 她要做大侠，你为何要招惹她 A tale of a chivalrous woman, a treasure, and revenge; Prince An Huai Jin is full of clever schemes. The jianghu has its share of noble men and women, who uphold justice and strike down their wicked foes. Together, they roam the jianghu, sharing countless adventures and colorful experiences. A fist salute to you! 22Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 134 The Legend of the Martial Phoenix 武凰传 A tale of heroines and heroes, and the romance of passionate souls. Watch as Golden Phoenix soars to greatness, dominates the martial world, sweeps aside the great powers, and becomes the Martial World’s Female Emperor! A wondrous world of martial arts, a true portrait of society in all its variety, and breathtaking scenery from every corner of the land. 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 Heavenly Iron Ice Sword 天铁冰剑 Everyone has hopes and aspirations. Some are ambitious and dream of uniting the martial world; some are caught up in romance and yearn only to stay together forever; others study diligently and pursue knowledge without pause... Whatever you seek, there is a path to it. Stray from that path, and you may lose your way. In this work, Sky Iron represents the ultimate pursuit of personal ambition, while the Ice Sword represents the humanity and moral boundaries one must uphold by following the right 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 136 The Shaolin Kid and the Princess 少林小子与公主 Set against the turmoil of the late Ming dynasty, the novel follows Lu Qingya, a lay disciple of Shaolin. He rises from weakness to strength, encountering one extraordinary opportunity after another. Through a remarkable bond with Emperor A Yue, he is chosen as the emperor's consort and battles the Jin forces. Meanwhile, a murder in the jianghu leads to a shocking secret: a peerless manual has appeared, one capable of commanding the entire martial world. When Lu Qingya accidentally obtains it, t 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 Moonhide: Part Two 隐月行【贰】 [Mystery Solving + Political Intrigue] Five years after they parted, the jianghu is once again in turmoil. The young heroes have outgrown their innocence. What strange adventures await them now? The wheel of fate rolls on, and somehow, it seems that everyone’s destiny was set long ago. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 A Streamer Transmigrates and Becomes Emperor 主播穿越当皇帝 Xia Xuanjing, a top martial arts game streamer, transmigrates while livestreaming a game completion into a “fan-fiction scenario” blending an apocalypse with a royal court setting. From the start, he becomes an emperor. To save the dynasty from the apocalypse, he joins forces with Su Xiao, a martial arts game streamer, using the livestream's godlike perspective to overcome one crisis after another and game martial arts to sweep through the jianghu. In the end, they discover that the entire world —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 Frost Beneath the Snow 雪中青霜寒 [Multiple storylines laid out in advance] [No System] [Ensemble cast from the martial world and the imperial court] [Wuxia] I have a sword that can slay the Azure Dragon in the imperial capital and reach up to the Ninth Heaven to seize the blue firmament. Li Hanshan, an unparalleled sword genius, flashed across the martial world like a shooting star before disappearing after a battle in the imperial capital. Years later, Yue Lingyun, heir to the Prince of Han's estate, travels the martial world 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 The Legend of Sheng Ma 声马传 Wine, women, and song: the pleasures of life! In the martial world, no one is free to do as they please! The story takes place during the Xuande era of the Ming dynasty. An overview of the events of the five years of Wen Qingtian's growth: At Zhu Zhanji's instigation, the martial arts sects fought an unprecedented civil war. The sects were left severely weakened, and the imperial court seized the opportunity to recruit martial artists on a massive scale, gradually gaining the upper hand over the 134Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 The Heartbreak Dart 断肠镖 A golden dart from the Han dynasty bears a martial arts secret engraved upon it. Wherever it appears, the martial world goes mad with desire. Fifteen years later, Shen Yanfei, son of Shen Jian, knows nothing of what happened before. Fleeing from gambling debts, he reaches Seven Star Ridge, where the Asura Fan recognizes him as a martial arts prodigy seen only once in a century and takes him as a disciple. Qin Yuqiao, daughter of Qin Xuanzhen, falls in love with Shen Yanfei at first sight and giv 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 The Cold of the Blood River 血河寒 When Luoyang fell, the banks of the Yellow River ran red with blood. Xiao Yan, a caravan guard, narrowly survived the slaughter at the hands of the northern horsemen. Amid the bloodshed and turmoil of a chaotic age, he shoulders his brothers' dying wishes and the blood feud that wiped out his family, embarking on a path of vengeance paved with blood and fire. Watch as he risks his life in a desperate struggle to find a sliver of hope in these troubled times and win justice for the dead. As smoke 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 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
- 144 The Condor Heroes: The Nangong Family 金庸群侠之南宫世家 Before Yun Botian, a great hero of Mount Hua, disappeared, he entrusted a mysterious jade pendant to his friend Qiao Feng. This led to A Zhu being kidnapped. The young hero Zhang Wuji meets Qiao Feng while investigating the murder of the entire Ding Taijia family by the Thunderbolt Sword. With help from Nangong Min, the current head of the Nangong family, the two successfully rescue A Zhu. Four notorious criminals who had been imprisoned in Yingtian Prefecture for fifteen years are broken out. T 287Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 The Jianghu: I’m Clearly the Evil Sword Immortal, Yet Everyone Calls Me a Trouble-Maker 江湖：明明邪剑仙，都叫我搅屎棍 [Genius] [Avenge every grievance] [Just get it done!] The martial world is made of grudges and love, swords and storms, fine wine and beautiful women. A single coin can buy a life; one cup of wine can win you a sworn brother. Some people sing as they flick their blades, sweeping clean the five mountains, seventeen strongholds, and countless bandits. Some stake a promise on a single coin, crossing rivers and mountains without regret. Some sit with feathered fans and silk scarves, chatting and lau 266Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 146 Fragrant Sword, Heartbreaking Flower 飘香剑断肠花 Synopsis of Dugu Hong's wuxia novel The Fragrant Sword and the Heartbreak Flower: Six people stand before the grave: Li Yulou, Ximen Feishuang, Chi Yinghong, Xiao Hong, Xiao Lü, and Yuchi Gang. The incense and flowers have been offered, the fruit laid out, and the rites completed. The six stand silently before the grave. Li Yulou cannot hold back his tears. After a long while, Ximen Feishuang slowly says, “My dear, please ask Manager Yuchi to help the Dove King rebuild his home. Then let’s take 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 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 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Chivalry? What a Load of Crap! 侠义？狗屁！ Ten years ago, my master told me I was ready to leave the sect. I asked him, “Does the Ruyi Sect have any rules? Things like upholding justice, punishing the wicked, and helping the weak?” My master burst out laughing and patted me on the shoulder. “Right and wrong, good and evil, are all as I see fit! In this martial world, if you want to be a hero, then go be one: avenge wrongs, help those in danger. If you want to be a villain, then go be one: kill and burn, do as you please. Even if you want 58Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 149 The Seven Heroes Return: The Five Young Detectives 再续七侠小小五义 2.8kReads6.9Score12614d adds
- 150 The Lost Sword of Cangming 沧溟遗剑 When heaven and earth first took shape and chaos began, the gods ascended, leaving five spirit swords behind in the mortal world. Now one of them has emerged, throwing the world into turmoil. Immortal cultivators, righteous heroes, and countless sects have all been swept up in the upheaval. Yet the sword’s wielder is a white-robed young man, not even twenty, who was born a beggar... [Traditional xianxia, alternate history, swordsmanship, no System, with martial-world rivalries and court intrigue 1Reads—Score—14d adds
