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- 51 Dark River: Twelve Immortals of One Sect, Beili's Greatest Immortal Master 暗河：一宗十二仙，北离第一仙师 [Leave No Regrets] Jiang An unexpectedly transmigrated into the world of the TV series Dark River. After struggling to survive for five years, he finally got a System, and from then on began his legendary journey through the martial world! What Dark River didn’t dare to do, Jiang An would do! What the royal family didn’t dare to dream of, Jiang An would do! Rumors in the martial world said that anyone who wanted to become emperor only needed Jiang An’s approval, and anyone who wanted to cultivat 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 A Dream of Qinghe: An Under the Silent River Fanfiction 暗河传同人之清河梦里 Who am I? Who are you! You fell for my looks at first sight. Shouldn't you take responsibility for me? All right, Su Changhe, I admit I was attracted to your looks! So what? Hmph!!! 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 [Changmu] Drifting Rain 【昌暮】暮雨潇潇 The rating just opened, so there are few votes. It should gradually stabilize over time... A fanfic based on Legend of the Dark River, female-oriented, with two male leads: Chang Mu pairing! What would happen if Su Muyu, a modern person with a game System, transmigrated into Legend of the Dark River, a world where Su Muyu did not exist, and met Su Changhe, a ruthless villainous boss with no weaknesses? There are original additions and a golden finger, and the characters may be out of character. 6.8kReads8.7Score58314d adds
- 54 Tale of the Dark River: Crossing to the Other Shore 暗河传：蘅渡彼岸 On an immortal mountain overseas, Yu Heng, a nineteen-year-old prodigy of the Free-and-Easy Heavenly Realm, is ordered by her master to venture into the mortal world. There, she is bound by fate to Su Changhe, the head of the Dark River Clan, who is struggling in a blood-soaked mire. Like a sudden beam of light, she shines into his world of schemes and slaughter. To help the one she loves, Yu Heng joins forces with Su Changhe and Su Muyu, wielding the power of her heavenly destiny to stand again 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Tales of the Dark River: At the King’s Side 暗河传：君王侧 I just ascended the throne and need people. The handsome men of Dark River look good, so I'll take them all. The martial world is mine, and so is the realm. And beauties? Of course. All of you, all of you, come straight into my arms. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Dreams Return to the Dark River 暗河梦还 Mu Menghuan is the most controversial puppet in the history of the Dark River. She took the position at five years old, and everyone said she was timid, softhearted, and a poor actress, even hesitating when it came to killing. But no one knew she was using human nature as her game board, plotting every move in advance. The Mu, Su, and Xie families, even the Shadow Sect, were all pieces in her game. Later, she wielded the Sleeping Dragon Sword and pointed it at the Shadow Sect. Plucking her qin 530Reads—Score10314d adds
- 57 Dark River at Dusk: Vengeance Fills the World, Yet the Land Is a Painted Scene 暗河昌暮：仇满天下，江山亦如画 The world sees the Dark River as a haunt of gutter-dwelling ghosts. They insist on wielding their swords to become immortals, raising those ghosts above the nine heavens! Su Changhe and Su Muyu: two names that have relied on each other for survival in the Abyss of Ghostly Cries, now long since fused into one. So what if the imperial court has its schemes? So what if the whole world is out for revenge? When Su Muyu becomes a Sword Immortal who roams the heavens, and Su Changhe grasps the Way o 131Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Dark River: That Strange Assassin 暗河：那个奇怪的杀手 Xie Jinhuan, daughter of the Xie family, was born an orphan. Fortunately, she had a fine master in Xie Qidao and a daft junior fellow disciple in Xie Buxie. She met her master as a child, and grew up to meet the current head of the Anhe. He was nothing like the demons of the Anhe, more like an immortal wanderer of the jianghu. “Take my blade and test the sword in your hand.” “I’m a simple person. I just love hearing people praise me.” Setting: The protagonist has a training space with her at all 4.1kReads8.2Score41814d adds
- 59 Under the Silent River: I'm Crueler Than Su Muyu 暗河传：我苏慕风比苏慕雨狠 Su Mufeng was an ordinary college student. While reading the novel The Dark River, he accidentally fell asleep and unexpectedly found himself in the world of The Dark River. People say Mufeng follows the rain, but he has his own views on the martial world, its grudges, and its vendettas. He is nothing like his brother, Su Muyu, because he is evil! Each volume of this book is a different The Dark River fan fiction. If you like them, come on in! If you don't like a particular volume, feel free to 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Tales of the Dark River: I Use Jin Yong’s Martial Arts to Subdue the Martial World 暗河传：我以金庸武功镇江湖 [One male and one female lead] [Personally, I think the The Blood of Youth arc is better than the Tales of the Dark River arc. Later on, the story won't follow the original as closely as Tales of the Dark River does, and will have its own original plot. After The Blood of Youth ends, there's also the [Immortals Beyond the Border arc], but it doesn't start as a separate volume, so just keep reading after The Blood of Youth.] [Tales of the Dark River arc: complete, Chapters 1–138] [The Blood of Yo 3.5kReads6.3Score15614d adds
- 61 Film and TV Crossover: The Moonlight Falls into My Arms 综影视：明月入我怀 I write a lot about the Young and White series, the Dark River series, and the Song of Youth trilogy, with the occasional crossover with other dramas, like The Lost Tomb and Story of Minglan... It all depends on inspiration. Sweet romance. The female lead is the best in the world. If you have a favorite couple, feel free to mention them in the comments. There won't be any golden finger. The author is the female lead's biggest source of support. The characters will definitely be out of character, 1.5kReads—Score11514d adds
- 62 Film and TV Crossover: The Canary Training Plan 综影视：金丝雀养成计划 All-original male protagonists. OOC warning. The timeline is rather chaotic, so those who dislike that should steer clear. 385Reads—Score1214d adds
- 63 Tales of the Dark River: The Other Shore 暗河传之彼岸 After watching The Tale of the Dark River, I was left in tears. They’re all so miserable. I wanted to find a sweet story to read, but it seemed there wasn’t one I wanted. So I decided to write one myself. The main idea is to face your own hardships, and the story should be much like The Tale of the Dark River, except there’s one more person to heal all those regrets, before they join hands and journey toward the other shore. 27Reads—Score214d adds
- 64 Tales of the Dark River: I Transmigrated into a Villain for Su Changhe 暗河传，为了苏昌河我穿成了反派 Tales of the Dark River: I Reincarnated as the Villain for Su Changhe 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Tales of the Dark River: Tang Lianyue’s First Trip Out of the Village, Where He Meets the Top Succubus Mu Yumo 暗河传:唐怜月新手出村遇顶级魅魔慕雨墨 Tales of the Dark River: Tang Lianyue's First Trip Out of the Village Leads Him to Top-Tier Succubus Mu Yumo 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Tales of the Dark River: The Storyteller of Destiny 暗河传：天命说书人 A tavern called Youjian suddenly appeared in Jiuxiao City. There was a storyteller inside whose tales could predict the future with uncanny accuracy, stirring up the entire Beili martial world. Some called him a prophet, others said he was the mastermind behind it all. But who was he really? Su Muyu said he had no idea... —Reads—Score114d adds
- 67 The Two Masters of the Dark River: Rain and River Marks 暗河双主【雨河印记】 About the Author I am an author devoted to wuxia and fantasy, skilled at portraying deep bonds between characters against the sweeping backdrop of the jianghu. My works depict, with a delicate touch, how people grow and hold fast to their convictions when faced with choices of fate. I focus especially on the profound friendship of confidants who share life and death. Writing Style: 1. Characterization: I excel at creating vivid, layered characters, such as Su Muyu's cool restraint and Su Changhe 15Reads—Score114d adds
- 68 Film and TV Crossover: All Kinds of Possibilities in Tales of the Dark River 综影视：暗河传里的各种可能 All kinds of wild ideas inspired by the TV series The Legend of An He, some long and some short. The story mainly follows both Su characters from their point of view, watching this bizarre world unfold! Hahahahaha! 1. What if Su Changhe had an immortal lord for a father? (Chong Zhao; his son Chong Yu: sunlight shining bright, a brilliant future) √ 2. What if the head of the family adopted a transmigrator? √ 3. What if the Su family head had a contract partner? √ 4. Watch-along story: The Seven 2.4kReads—Score10614d adds
- 69 Tales of the Dark River: From the Start, I Took Out the Male Lead of The Young Brewmaster's Adventure 暗河传：开局嘎了少歌男主 After Su Changhe died in The Blood of Youth, he spent a lifetime working odd jobs on Earth with his memories intact, then returned to the time before the ending of The Tale of the Dark River. The world had changed completely. From the start, the protagonist decisively killed Xiao Chuhe. Xiao Yong, backed by the Web of the Qin state from The Legend of Qin, and Xiao Chong, backed by the peasant clan, fought for power and the throne. As Xiao Yu fell into despair, the man from Dongsheng Continent kn 458Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Hidden River: Zhiyu 暗河：之钰 I lived for seventeen years as an “unknown” member of the Dark River. It wasn’t until the System unsealed my memories that I realized I was living inside a book. Images flashed before my eyes: Su Changhe’s future madness, Su Muyu’s final silence, and the Dark River’s inevitable downfall. Why should it be this way? I looked at Su Changhe, lazily wiping his Yanmo Palm, then glanced out the window at Su Muyu calmly practicing his swordsmanship. To hell with the destined plot! Since I’ve returned wi 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Reborn: Dark River Turns to Light, Evening Rain Turns to Me 重生之暗河向明，暮雨向我 [Tales of the Dark River fan fiction, Su Muyu/Su Changhe, Mu-Chang, reborn, sweet romance] I've only watched the TV drama, not read the original novel. This breaks up the canon pairing, and I'm sorry if anyone feels the characters are out of character. This is my first story, so please go easy on me. Su Changhe really did die. Su Muyu killed him. Su Changhe came back to life. You could say Su Muyu saved him. When he opened his eyes, he was twenty years in the past, back when they were still at t 1.8kReads8.4Score13714d adds
- 72 Where the Evening Rain Returns Is Changhe 暮雨归处是昌河 Where the Evening Rain Returns Is Changhe 18Reads—Score214d adds
- 73 Lord of the Dark River: Su Huaiyu 《暗河之主：苏淮雨》 Lord of the Dark River: Su Huaiyu 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Dark River and Dawn Light 暗河与熹微 Luo Xining, daughter of Jiangnan's wealthiest man, flees her arranged marriage on the eve of her wedding. While wandering, she encounters Su Changhe in a ruined temple, a member of the underworld's top assassin organization, Dark River. He is gravely wounded and poisoned with a strange toxin, on the brink of death. Kindhearted Luo Xining uses her medical skills to bring him around. Claiming he owes her his life, she "clings" to the cold, stern stranger and demands that he escort her to evade her 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Film and TV Crossover: Words Beyond Meaning 综影视：言殊意 [Feel-good story / no fixed pairing / female-lead focused] Yan Shuyi smiled warmly, her eyes crinkling as she spoke in a gentle voice: “Blood? How inelegant.” With a wave of her hand, the person turned to ash. She was once the spirit of an ancient thousand-year-old mountain cherry tree. After grumbling to Heaven that taking human form was too difficult, she was unexpectedly given a green gourd by the Heavenly Dao! From then on, she traveled through three thousand worlds, saving tragic character 696Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 What? The Dark River Clan Leader and I Switched Bodies 什么？我和暗河家主互穿了 [Soul swap + hilarious martial world + two overpowered leads (not really) + adorable contrast] One morning, Su Muyu, the Dark River’s top assassin, wakes up in the body of Shen Wan, the delicate headliner at the Zuoyue Brothel. Meanwhile, Shen Wan, who knows nothing but dancing, has ended up in Su Muyu’s body! And just like that, the martial world takes a turn for the bizarre: At Dark River headquarters, “Su Muyu,” who used to kill without batting an eye, clings to the leg of the family head, Su 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Tales of the Dark River: Snow Beneath the Umbrella 暗河传：伞下雪影 Su Changhe × Su Jianxue The Mourner × The Cold Moon Envoy She was the Cold Moon Envoy, promoted from a nameless nobody to the side of the Head of the Family. Wielding the longsword “Frost,” she had made her sword intent famous throughout the world. They say frost covers a thousand miles wherever the Cold Moon Envoy appears, and even the fiercest fire cannot melt a trace of it. He too came from humble origins, a Mourner by trade. Ill-tempered and notorious, he nevertheless harbored a grand and sh 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Everyone, the Dark River Is Mine Now 诸位，如今暗河我做主 He enters the world, and destiny binds him. As soon as Mu Xuanling entered the jianghu, he was captured by Dark River and forced to become an assassin. Mu Xuanling: Seriously, my dream was to be a great hero who punishes evil and upholds justice... He had meant to keep his distance from trouble and wait for a chance to escape Dark River. But in the end, he wanted to stay and rewrite everyone's fate. Supporting characters: Su Muyu and Su Changhe. No female lead; shipping the Su duo. 4.6kReads8.5Score36014d adds
- 79 Tale of the Dark River: The Immortal Sect’s Little Ancestor Descends 暗河传：仙门降世小祖宗 OOC warning: I just want Su Changhe to have a happy ending and the people of Anhe to have a good outcome. Watching Xiao Chuhe from “The Blood of Youth” easily lead Anhe into the light, while they struggled for so long without getting there, is a little heartbreaking. (Please leave your brain at the door before reading. I’m a new writer, so there may be plot holes, logical inconsistencies, typos, and the like 😅) Xiao Ruoruo, the little ancestor of the Yunmiao Sect, was kicked back into the mortal 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 The Legend of the Dark River: Yun Shu 暗河传之云姝 The heroine is supposedly the daughter of the head of the Su family of Dark River, but the truth about her identity is another matter. She is a clear-eyed, dangerously beautiful madwoman who cares only for those she loves and those who love her. She appears gentle and dignified, but has a dark and ruthless side. She is tender toward those she cares about, yet will stop at nothing to achieve her aims. She never regrets anything she has done. Her pairing is with Su Changhe, the head of Dark River. 664Reads—Score10414d adds
- 81 Tales of the Dark River: The Black Tortoise Envoy Fights to Claim Him 暗河传：玄武使他又争又抢 Tales of the Dark River: Mu Yumo + Tang Lianyue 1. Lots of headcanon~~ 2. The Lianmo pairing is the main storyline, with several side pairings (Xueyang and Heyu will both appear~) 3. The story continues after the battle in Tianqi City More than a month has passed since the battle in Tianqi City. Tang Lianyue sat alone by the window, polishing a finger blade until its cold sheen gleamed at his fingertips. Su Muyu arrived without a sound. He gently laid an eye-catching wedding invitation, red with 2.2kReads8.0Score11614d adds
- 82 Dark River: Rain Falls on Changming 暗河：雨落昌明 Dark River, the deepest shadow in the martial world, devours the light and gives rise to bonds. He is Su Muyu, the Dark River’s Puppet, a ghost who wields an umbrella. A sword is hidden beneath it, and kindness in his heart. Amid a destiny of slaughter, he searches for a glimmer of light. He is Su Changhe, the Dark River’s Funeral Master, who commands life and death and calculates every move. In eternal darkness, he builds his own order. They are each other’s sharpest blades and most fatal weakn 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Why Is Lord Kui So Cute Today, Too? 傀大人今天也这么可爱？ Su Changhe once said, “Anyone can die, but Su Muyu must not!” Su Muyu also once said, “Su Changhe must not die!” The way they are devoted to each other has long surpassed countless springs in this world. This story is mainly about all sorts of little tales featuring Changhe and Muyu. You’re welcome to read the full story for free. You won’t regret it! ::ೖ(⑅σ̑ᴗσ̑)ೖ:: 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 Film and TV Crossover: A Guide to Surviving the Love Triangle 综影视：修罗场自救指南 Female lead: Yan Xi [Everyone’s favorite + forced love + a toxic female lead + a touch of Mary Sue + a battlefield of competing suitors] Not a traditional strong female lead; may include characters turning evil. “Blood River”: A poison girl adored by everyone; Mu Bai from “Dark River” gender-swapped. “Dashing Youth”: Taking the whole cast. “The Blood of Youth”: The many temples cherish Xing, the immortal maiden Ye Xi... 702Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 After Becoming a Nobody in the Dark River, I Became Famous by Ranting 穿成暗河小透明后我靠吐槽爆红 Food blogger Lin Xiaoxing stayed up late watching Dark River and complaining about the plot, then unexpectedly transmigrated into an unknown member of the Dark River Furnace Academy. The moment she opened her eyes, she found herself facing the Ghost Cry Abyss trial. Relying on hazy memories of the plot and modern puzzle-solving skills, she somehow ended up teaming with Su Muyu and Su Changhe. She even complained that Su Changhe’s plan had “more holes than a sieve,” and the two took her for a str 438Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Drunk on the Clear Breeze: Moonlight Over the Dark River 醉清风：月照暗河 Qiyueyue, a wandering physician devoted to healing the world, rescued a gravely wounded man on a rainy night. His identity was a mystery, and he was surrounded by a murderous aura. She had no idea he was Su Changhe, leader of the darkest organization in the martial world, the Dark River. One unexpected act of kindness entwined the fates of light and darkness. When the pure moonlight insists on shining into the endless Dark River, will it be swallowed by the dark, or will it dispel the chill of t 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 After Being Revived in Tales of the Dark River, Su Muyu Went Mad 暗河传复活后，苏暮雨疯了 Main CP: Mu Chang. Everything for a happy ending. May be out of character. Please don't make suggestions about my original settings. Mu Chang forever. This is fanfiction based on The Blood of Youth: Dark River, by the original author, Zhou Munan. Mu Chang forever. 707Reads6.6Score10114d adds
- 88 Film and TV Crossover: Transmigrating Into Dramas, Starting With Dark River 综影视：从暗河开始穿剧 [In TV dramas, the fates of characters often leave viewers resentful. This System exists to make up for those regrets. The Host must sign in or make changes at major turning points in the story to earn points.] [You voted on the linked post about whether you'd want to enter a drama if you had the chance. The Host voted yes and got selected. Happy?] Listening to the System, Jiang Wan thought weakly, Why did I have to click that link? A light novel 318Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 Above the Dark River, the Evening Rain Returns to Changhe 暗河之上，暮雨归昌 [Before reading: The story takes place after the death of the head of the family, but the only main characters are Chang and Mu. The plot revolves around being reborn and has basically nothing to do with the original story!] [Before reading: This is a Chang-Mu pairing. I only know the story of Dark River from the TV series, so this fic will differ from the original. It also includes fictional places and characters, so please proceed with caution if that bothers you.] At the end of his life, Su C 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Cherished by the Dark River: The Umbrella Ghost’s Dearest Moon 暗河溺宠：执伞鬼的心尖明月 [Everyone, feel free to comment and interact more! Some plot points may differ from the original.] He was once Zhuo Yue'an, the young lord of Swordless City, a gentle soul with a bright future ahead. Then came a blaze of blood and fire. The city was destroyed, its people slaughtered, and he fell into the deepest shadows of the world, becoming the Dark River's sharpest blade: Su Muyu, the Umbrella-Wielding Ghost. Beneath his umbrella, there was no light. His sword showed no mercy. Then, one rainy 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Tales of the Dark River: I'm Su Changhe 暗河传之老子苏昌河 Apologies for the out-of-character portrayals. I just want Su Changhe to have a happy ending. HE!!!! Mu Ciling won’t die either. A lot of people won’t die, but those who are supposed to die still will. The main cast is awesome. A lot of the couples won’t be broken up. Su Changhe has a love interest: Xie Wutian. This is based on the TV series. I haven’t read the original novel, so please don’t flame me. 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Young White Horse: Whether Beili Falls into Chaos Is Up to Me 少白：北离乱不乱，我一人说了算 [Dashing Youth] + [Tales of the Dark River] + [The Blood of Youth] + [No System] One day, after transmigrating, Situ Qingfeng found himself in the world of The Blood of Youth. There was no System. All he had was the sword in his hand. He traveled north to Tianqi, seeing through the hearts of men. He headed south to Nan Jue, breaking through the cages that held him. My sword light is like me: it cuts down all who stand in its way. Whether the world of Beili is in turmoil is for me, a swordsman, t 35Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 93 Rain Falls Over the Dark River, and the Mad Dog Dotes on Me 暗河渡雨，疯犬偏宠 Against the backdrop of the Dark River's conflicts, the story follows Su Changhe and Su Muyu as their relationship deepens from “close brotherhood” into an all-consuming love. In the end, their love is shaped by their opposing allegiances and the cruel hand of fate. #Su Changhe & Su Muyu #Mutual Redemption & Beauty Taming the Mad Dog 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Tales of the Dark River, 《暗河传》， Tales of the Dark River, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Xuyue Crosses the Chang River 胥月渡昌河 He is the undertaker of the Dark River, the solitary moon of Yunxiu Manor. He doesn't know how to love, yet he's very good at loving others; He longs to be loved, yet always ends up losing it; Their meeting was fate, and a bond between them. From two lonely hearts, a sunflower bloomed. 395Reads—Score10314d adds
- 96 Tale of Dark River: I Give You All the World's Beauty 暗河传:赠你世间所有的美好 Tales of the Dark River: I Give You All the Beauty in the World 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Chang Mu - Dark River: Unless I’m Dead (Fortunate to Meet You) 昌暮-暗河：除非我死了（幸逢你） Chang Mu - Dark River: Unless I'm Dead (Glad I Met You) 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Tales of the Dark River: Reach the Other Shore and Welcome the Light 暗河传，到达彼岸，迎来光明 Note: The heroine is an original character, and this story changes the original course of the Dark River. (I haven't read the novel, only watched the TV series.) Xiao Ruoli is the most unusual princess in Tianqi City. She has no interest in courtly banquets and is far from perfectly docile. Her quiet rebellious streak is expressed in her intense curiosity about the jianghu. To her, that world hidden in the shadows is a more tempting mystery than the rules of the royal family. Su Changhe rules th 13Reads—Score214d adds
- 99 Tales of the Dark River: Zhaoyun Crosses the Dark River 暗河传：昭云渡暗河 Mu Yunzhao thinks Su Changhe is vicious and a real bastard. She kindly saved his life, but he wanted her to be the Dark River’s “free doctor.” Su Changhe thinks he was incredibly lucky to meet Mu Yunzhao, and to find a clue to the path that could lead the Dark River to the other shore. This may be out of character, and the plot may differ from what you’ve seen. 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 The Blood of Youth: After Su Changhe's Death 少年歌行之苏昌河死后 Su Muyu × Bai Hehuai A fanfiction of The Blood of Youth, starting in the spring of the second year of Chonghe. “The head of the Dark River, Su Changhe, is dead!” That was what everyone in the martial world said. Su Changhe spun the short sword in his hand and looked disdainfully at the corpse on the ground, thinking, So the rumors can’t be trusted after all. After spending years alone, Su Muyu took the ailing Su Changhe to Nan’an, where he finally reunited with an old friend. His old friend had 584Reads—Score—14d adds
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