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- 101 The Song Dynasty Swordsmen 大宋剑侠图 The heroic wuxia novel The Sword Heroes of the Great Song tells a thrilling story. Main characters: Zhan Jun, the Southern Sword Immortal whose fame shakes the ages, son of Zhan Zhao, the Southern Hero; Liu Ruxue, the Charming Shadow and Tiger-Subduing Immortal Maiden, adopted daughter of Liu Qing, the White-Faced Judge; and Bai Yuxuan, whose sword swallows rivers and mountains and whose palm shakes the Five Continents, son of Bai Yunrui, the Jade-Faced Little Bodhidharma. Synopsis: During the r 4.5kReads7.5Score18714d adds
- 102 Kunlun: The Iron-Blooded Hero 昆仑前传：铁血天骄 In the final years of the Southern Song, Mongol armies invaded the south in force. To escape conscription by the Mongols, the young Liang Wenjing and his father, Liang Tiande, fled to Sichuan, where they happened upon the assassination of the Prince of Huai’an, a staunch supporter of war against the Mongols. Since Liang Wenjing looked remarkably like the prince, Bai Pu, a strategist at the Prince of Huai’an’s residence, forced him to take the prince’s place and lead the Song army against the Mon 1.3kReads9.4Score32714d adds
- 103 Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: You Tanzhi, Wang Yuyan Begs Me to Take Pity on Her 天龙八部游坦之，王语嫣求我怜惜 [Top-Tier Jin Yong Fanfiction] [No System] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Invincible Under Heaven] A modern young man somehow became You Tanzhi, the hapless simp whose fate in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils was so tragic. Now that he knew the road ahead was fraught with peril, how could he repeat the same mistakes? In this life, he would take control of his own fate! From the start, he cleverly obtained Shaolin's supreme manual, the Muscle-Tendon Sutra. Then, combining the Manggu Toad, king of all poisons, 584Reads6.5Score8014d adds
- 104 The Great Xia Empire's Greatest Detective: The Legend of Chu Honglou 大夏第一神探：楚红楼传奇 [Master detective + not a wish-fulfillment story + unexpected contrasts + many female leads, including fairies and demonesses + high-martial-arts cultivation] Chu Honglou transmigrates to another world in a borrowed body and gains extraordinary five senses bestowed by Heaven. Starting out as a low-ranking constable, he solves one bizarre case after another and becomes a famous divine detective throughout Great Xia. The beauty rankings are filled with every kind of woman: sultry beauties, peerles 1.8kReads7.4Score13614d adds
- 105 Blood Rain on the Mid-Autumn Festival 血雨溅中秋 Wuxia stories always come down to three elements: chivalry, the extraordinary, and romance. This humble work pays tribute to Jin Yong, telling the legendary tale of Li Heguang, who loses his family home and wanders the martial world, cherishes a destined love, and ultimately becomes a chivalrous hero and avenges his wrongs. 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 The Martial Arts World’s Treasure Chest System 武侠之宝箱系统 He transmigrates into a grand martial arts world that blends all the major wuxia novels, and gains a “Treasure Chest System” that lets him open chests anywhere and obtain priceless treasures. He opens a silver chest and gets the martial art Eight Extremes Collapse! He opens a gold chest and gets the sword technique Flying Immortal Beyond the Heavens! He opens a divine chest and gets a pet, Xiao Nannan~ 652Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 107 The Emissary of Light, Volume One 光明使者卷一 [The last traditional wuxia novel on the entire internet: ensemble cast, factions, sects, training, and battlefields] Of life’s three great misfortunes, the worst is achieving success too young. In the prime of her youth, Feng Xiangyue succeeds as head of the Emei Sect, leading its three thousand disciples. Behind all the glory, undercurrents swirl through the martial world. Many want her dead, and at this moment, the only person who can save her is her junior brother from the criminal underworl 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 A Solitary City at Yumenguan, Tempered into a Long Song 玉门孤城淬长歌 During the Dali era of the mid-Tang dynasty, Tibetan hooves trampled the western frontier... “Guo Xin,” the last military governor of Anxi, stood drenched in blood beneath his black armor, his blade sweeping snow from the city walls. “Pei Qinghuan,” bearing the blood debt of her family’s slaughter, lay low in a tavern in Kucha, with seventy-two deadly brews hidden up her sleeve. A secret family recipe, Spring and Autumn Brew, binds the flames of war engulfing the realm to the turbulent underc 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 A Colorful Jianghu 花花江湖 This is a world of splendid blossoms, a martial realm of flashing blades, and a filthy, squalid age... Twenty-five years ago, Gu Xingfan, eldest daughter of Gu Lunyong, master of the Gu Manor, was kidnapped and disappeared. Twenty years ago, someone spread false information, sparking a war between the Gu and Tang families that left countless dead and wounded. Long Gu, the heroine of the Six Heroes of Xiling, died of poisoning. Thirteen years ago, four young children witnessed a horrific scene a 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 Wind and Blade 风与刀 A tale of wind and blades, a tale of the jianghu and its people. The wind is carefree, the blade is swift. Zhao Qian never wanted a life on the road, but after killing someone, he has no choice but to wander and step into the jianghu, where swords are cold and women are fragrant. (Harem, not a single female lead) 180Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 Tales of the Carefree Jianghu 逍遥江湖传 The feuds, grudges, and tangled relationships that shook the martial world sixteen years ago are traced back to their roots by a group of young people sixteen years later. They lift the veil and follow every clue in search of the truth. With family, friendship, and love at stake, will they become enamored with power and sink further into the mire, or see through it all and ride freely through the martial world? 87Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 112 Lone Blade at the Edge of the World 天涯孤刀 A boy who grew up among piles of corpses in the Valley of the Dead embarks on an irreversible path of revenge. Through one bloody battle after another, he transforms, like a lonely wanderer roaming the ends of the earth in search of the one hope that keeps him alive. He says his heart is dead and his blood has gone cold, yet he falls helplessly in love with a woman who can never give him a promise, but will change his life forever… He has few friends, but he is always ready to stand by th 1kReads8.7Score11514d adds
- 113 The Yongchang Map: The Mysterious Fiend Order 永昌图之玄煞令 During the Northern Wei era, in Youzhou, the Minghe Mountain Manor held a pivotal place in the martial world. Because of a map that supposedly belonged to its escort agency, the Changhe Map, the manor was doomed to destruction. The entire manor was wiped out overnight, with only its young son, Leng Hanyun, escaping the massacre by chance. The child became an apprentice and trained hard in martial arts. Ten years later, armed with a Black Fiend Token, he caused an uproar throughout the martial wo 418Reads—Score10314d adds
- 114 Walking Beneath the Hidden Moon 隐月行 The second book is now available. [Detective Mystery] + [Wuxia] Song Shiyu has barely stepped into the martial world when he encounters a strange and mysterious case. While investigating the truth, he meets Nan Yihuan, a cheerful yet sharp-tongued young woman, and Yuanxiao, an honest and simple-hearted boy. The martial world is full of deception, and strange events happen one after another. The three join forces and roam the jianghu, weathering all kinds of t 3Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 115 Born a Commoner 身本布衣 [Traditional wuxia]+ [alternate history]+ [no System, transmigration] Unrelated to the short drama with “commoner” in its title. The opening chapters are being rewritten. The Valley of Evil arc is unfinished and unrevised, and may change at any time. Thank you for your patience. The story has no connection to real life. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 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
- 117 Killer Legend 杀手传奇 This work is a tribute to Mr. Wu Ji and to our youth! The story really gets more exciting as it goes on!! A killer unlike any the martial world has ever seen suddenly appears. No one knows where he came from or where he is going. Wherever he goes, he is sure to stir up trouble, and his deeds can be horrifyingly cruel, yet they also make people cheer! Killer sects and lost martial arts reappear in the martial world: Ximen Swordplay, the Flower-Splitting and Willow-Brushing Palm, the Heaven-Smit 1.2kReads7.6Score12714d adds
- 118 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: From the Start, I Gain the Nine Suns Divine Skill 笑傲江湖：开局获得九阳神功 The protagonist is decisive and merciless, showing no one any leniency! So you’re Tian Boguang, the Lone Wanderer? I’ll cripple your martial arts and send you to the palace to become a eunuch. That’s not unreasonable, is it? Yu Canghai? You slaughtered the entire Fuwei Escort Agency, so I’ll wipe out your whole Qingcheng Sect. Seems fair, doesn’t it? Whether you’re a wicked demon or a self-righteous member of the righteous path, the moment I find you, I’ll kill you! 1.8kReads6.0Score10714d adds
- 119 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
- 120 Qiao Feng Reborn: Lost in the World of Snow 乔峰重生，误入雪中世界 Qiao Feng of Tianlong gave his life outside Yanmen Pass for all the people under heaven. When he awoke again, he had been reborn in the body of a beggar and transported to a world called The Sword of Snow Stride. There, he awakened a Martial Arts Collection System and began living life on his own terms. 1.6kReads—Score17014d adds
- 121 Chronicles of Swords and Storms in the Jianghu 剑行江湖风雨录 (A traditional, purely classical wuxia story + romance + thrilling revenge + feuds and grudges + love and hate + criminal investigations + treasure hunting) (This is not a fictional setting. It takes place during the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty. The platform automatically added the “alternate history” tag after the contract was signed.) Someone once asked: What is the jianghu? What is The Record of Wind and Rain? The jianghu is wherever people are. Where there are people, there are feuds and 107Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 Myriad Heavens: Transmigrate as Lin Pingzhi and Make Lin Zhennan Castrate Himself 诸天，穿越林平之，让林震南自宫 Yang Lingyun transmigrates into Lin Pingzhi and makes Lin Zhennan castrate himself. Linghu Chong sympathizes with Tian Boguang, so Yang makes Linghu Chong experience Tian Boguang’s cruelty. He can’t use martial arts, but he has a skill that guarantees a Thousand Years of Pain. Yu Canghai, Mu Gaofeng, Ren Woxing, Xiang Wentian, Dongfang Bubai: whoever shows up is getting hit! In short, no one can stop Yang Lingyun from gaining luck points, saving his body, and changing his life! 126Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 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
- 124 Wielding My Sword Across Ten Thousand Miles, Starting as a Down-and-Out Killer 纵剑万里，从落魄杀手开始 [In short: Being an assassin is just the System's doing and a way to make a living. The protagonist isn't a cold-blooded selfish man; he's a knight-errant, not a puppet of an assassin organization. He decides for himself whom to kill and whom to spare. If that's not your thing, don't read.] This is a dazzling world. Martial artists cross rivers and seas and shatter mountains, while occultists manipulate yin and yang and the five elements, and divine the secrets of fate. The many schools and ways 11.1kReads8.9Score80914d adds
- 125 Sword Like the Evening 剑如夕 [Traditional wuxia + devoted couple + not a power fantasy + late Qing dynasty + ensemble cast] At the end of the Qing dynasty, the Boxer Rebellion and the Eight-Nation Alliance rise one after another. Gu Yang, a skilled martial artist burdened by a family grudge, leaves seclusion and joins forces with Su Jianli, the daughter of a reformist minister, to roam the jianghu and save the world from disaster. The cruelty of foreign guns and cannons and the wickedness of the human heart lay bare the wre 9Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 126 Wuxia Crossover: I’m Duan Yu, What Could I Possibly Fear? 综武：我是段誉我怕谁 [Decisive and ruthless] [The jianghu and the imperial court] [From martial arts to immortality] [A grand crossover of martial arts worlds] [No heroine] He transmigrates into Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils as Duan Yu, with a System to rely on. He can absorb other people's inner power, and killing earns him hypocrisy points, making him virtually invincible. Alas, even after becoming the Eternal Emperor, he is no match for his master's treachery. His master, the Blissful Emperor, believes the System to 352Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 127 God-Tier Martial Arts System 神级武侠系统 He was once a cold-blooded assassin, but an accident brought him to another world, where he became a low-ranking gang member. “I will stand at the pinnacle of the world and become a legend of the martial world!” Armed with a martial arts System, he rose to prominence in this foreign world. Nine Yang Divine Skill, Six Meridian Divine Sword, Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms... Little Li's Flying Dagger, Heartbreak Arrow, Heaven-Toppling Staff... Dragon-Slaying Saber, Heaven Reliant Sword... In this 1kReads6.3Score10414d adds
- 128 Bodhi Blood: The Abandoned Son of Shaolin 菩提血：少林弃子 [Classic Wuxia + No System + Decisive and Ruthless + Slow Burn] The young Shi Tian possesses the power of Buddha and demon, as well as the source of chaos. Hunted by both the martial world and the imperial court, he faces danger on all sides. After returning from the deadlands of Loulan in the Western Regions, his right arm undergoes a strange transformation, and he begins to master its power. His journey to the Southern Border brings poison miasma, insect curses, and danger lurking everywhere. 487Reads—Score10114d adds
- 129 The Sword in the Martial World 剑在江湖 Every time the Seven-Star Sword appears, it stirs up a storm of bloodshed across the martial world. Some say the sword conceals an unparalleled martial arts manual; others say it is tied to a treasure worth more than an entire kingdom. The only thing everyone knows for certain is that every owner of the Seven-Star Sword has died by its blade. He is the Pure Yang Qingxu Sect’s chief disciple, and the senior brother to the entire younger generation of the Pure Yang Sect. Yet he becomes the latest 2kReads9.0Score18914d adds
- 130 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: One Sword Ends Old Feuds 笑傲江湖之一剑泯恩仇 A traditional wuxia novel [not a power fantasy, with martial arts techniques and fast pacing] Zhang Yixiao enters the world in person, taking on the identity of the Ghost-Faced Wanderer and hiding his tracks as he moves through the martial world under two identities. After defeating all the heroes of the realm as the Ghost-Faced Wanderer and rising to the top of the martial world rankings, he rides with sword in hand and wind at his back, roaming freely on horseback. But an earth-shaking consp 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 The Eight Wonders of Shaolin 少林八绝 [The audiobook of the same name is now available on major audiobook platforms. Search for the title on any of them to enjoy the story!] All martial arts come from Shaolin. Fang Jianming is a secular disciple. Fang Jianming is upright, loyal, and witty. He travels through a treacherous martial world, yet always keeps an innocent heart. He repeatedly encounters good fortune, fights the strong to protect the weak, and earns widespread renown. He wins the favor of many beautiful women, much to every 3.2kReads8.8Score36914d adds
- 132 The Return of the Condor Heroes: Mochou Pursues Me 神雕：莫愁倒追我 Yang Guo: “There may be people in this world who can dodge Master’s sword, but no one has ever escaped a slap from him. Someone might survive being struck by Master’s sword, but nobody wants to live after being chewed out by him.” Guo Jing: “Brother Yun is a fine man, a good brother worth befriending. He’s just a little lax about etiquette.” The jianghu’s verdict: “Young Master Yun is elegant and dashing, with extraordinary skill and swordplay as graceful as an immortal’s. Too bad he has a mouth 319Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 133 Eagle Claw Sect 鹰爪门 Wang Zhengyang, a disciple of the Eagle Claw Sect, finds himself swept up in the martial world the moment he enters it. He never gives up in the face of adversity, and despite enduring countless hardships, his courage and integrity eventually make him a grandmaster of his generation! As the saying goes: “The eagle spreads its wings and soars across the sky. How could it tolerate petty villains below? Slay serpents and dragons, ride the winds away, and leave neither fame nor merit behind!” 399Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 134 Jia Baoyu Becomes a Martial Arts Master 贾宝玉成了武林高手 Dream of the Red Chamber is a realist masterpiece rooted in Cao Xueqin's reflections on his own life. Though the book contains mythical elements, they are merely a veil of “false words and village talk.” This time, the author boldly reimagines the story, casting Jia Baoyu into the chaos of the late Ming dynasty! Watch him master peerless martial arts, raise his sword to the heavens as the empire teeters on the brink of collapse, protect his family, and fight injustice throughout the land! Histor 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 This Martial Artist Isn't Very Scientific 这个武者不太科学 Transmigration + wuxia + comedy Jiang Feng transmigrates to a wuxia world. He can't fight, but he uses modern scientific knowledge to defeat one martial arts expert after another. A tribute to Jin Yong's masterful style, Gu Long's chivalrous spirit, and Stephen Chow, the King of Comedy. 60Reads—Score214d adds
- 136 Seven Heroes Town: I Open a Bodyguard Agency with the Four Corpse Ancestors 七侠镇：我和四大尸祖开镖局 (The ratings have only just come in, so a low score is normal!) (Escort agency members: the Four Corpse Ancestors + Shi Potian + Jiang Yuyan + Lin Pingzhi + Ye Gucheng + the three-man Jin Yiwei team of Lu Jianxing, Ding Xiu, and Qinglong + Qu Feiyan... Oh, and A-Huang too.) An accidental truck accident caused Lin Bei to transmigrate. At first, Lin Bei thought he had transmigrated to the historical Ming Dynasty. But then he found out the town was called Seven Heroes Town! There was even an inn in 35.8kReads8.1Score2.8k14d adds
- 137 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
- 138 Eight Peerless Masters 八绝天下 A continuation of this book, titled Unrivaled Remnant Sword. The Hundred Flowers Valley is wiped out, leaving Ouyang Wushuang to chance upon his enemy. To his own surprise, he takes that enemy as his master and learns the Nine Forms of the Remnant Sword. But just as he prepares to kill his enemy with his own hands, he discovers that someone else is pulling the strings... 1.5kReads—Score17514d adds
- 139 Zhang Wuji of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Takes Murong Fu’s Place 天龙张无忌替换慕容复 After Zhang Wuji retired from the martial world with Zhao Min and died peacefully in old age, his soul transmigrated into Murong Fu. The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth + Taiji Kung Fu + Star Shifting: even the Sweeping Monk is no match for him! Qiao Feng: “It is my honor to be mentioned in the same breath as Young Master Murong.” Duan Yu: “Second Brother! Please accept my bow!” Xuzhu: “I don’t know why, but Young Master Murong’s fortuitous encounters feel strangely familiar.” Zhang Wuji: “Resto 4.8kReads7.2Score30214d adds
- 140 Northern Song: I Became a God After Unlocking the Book of Heroes 北宋：我点亮英雄谱后成了神 This book is dedicated in tribute to Shan Tianfang, a master storyteller of his generation. May the jianghu endure! The jianghu is not the Three Mountains and Five Sacred Peaks, nor the Five Lakes and Four Seas. It is a glint of cold light on a golden-ringed saber, a streak of fading red beneath the Moon-Hiding Sword. It is White-Browed Hero riding eight hundred li through the night to fulfill a promise. It is the proud, unyielding spirit of White Jade Hall, the Brocade-Furred Rat, standing ta 435Reads—Score10114d adds
- 141 The Young Chu Liuxiang 少年楚留香 A blend of chivalrous romance, mystery and deduction, political intrigue, and fiery showdowns! The worlds of Gu Long and Jin Yong’s martial arts novels come together in an exciting crossover! Amid the shifting tides of the martial world, Chu Liuxiang uses his extraordinary skills and wisdom to unravel mysteries and uncover the truth! 2.8kReads8.8Score25314d adds
- 142 Nine Yin and Nine Yang: The Leader of the Ming Cult 九阴九阳之明教教主 Yang Yi is a modern woman who transmigrates into a wuxia world. She obtains the Nine Yang Divine Skill Zhang Wuji left hidden away, then happens to meet Zhang Sanfeng, only to discover that Zhang Wuji left for lands overseas more than twenty years ago. Zhang Sanfeng accepts Yang Yi as a fellow disciple on his master's behalf, and she becomes Zhang Wuji's apprentice. After mastering the divine skill, she leaves the valley and learns that she has transmigrated into a spin-off novel based on The He 248Reads—Score10114d adds
- 143 Record of a Broken Heart 情殇录 [Traditional Martial Arts, No Cultivation to Immortality, No System, Two Male Leads: A Yun and Fengliu] A tribute to Jin Yong and Gu Long, continuing the classics. As the brush sets the world in motion, one dream leads into the martial world. Experience tales of the jianghu and savor the many faces of life. Synopsis: County Magistrate Lin resigns and heads home, only to encounter bandits on the way. He and his wife are both killed. Their beloved daughter, Lin Xueyi, is rescued by Yun Shisanlang, 183Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 144 Jianghu on Paper: The Unstoppable Escort Master 纸上江湖之通天镖师 An alternate world, high martial arts, and a story of passionate struggle. A naive young man loses everything he once relied on, even as fate quietly begins to make amends. Once he breaks free of worldly constraints, where will he go? 17.1kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds
- 145 EN Martial Saint: Starting with a Stat Panel! 武圣：从数据面板开始！ (Transmigration + Martial arts + System + War and turmoil + Hegemony + Ruthless protagonist + Sneaky schemer) The animated series is now streaming! After more than four hundred years, the Great Qian Dynasty is plagued by corrupt officials, and the court's failure to maintain order has sparked rebellions everywhere. The realm is on the brink of collapse. Sects, noble clans, religious orders, gangs, and local powers take turns seizing the stage, leaving the common people in misery! Jiang Liu, an 4.5kReads6.3Score36614d adds
- 146 I Am the Master of Time, and Can Transmigrate to the Past and Future 我是时光主宰，能穿越过去和未来 [Post-apocalyptic wasteland]+ [Multiple love interests]+ [Mythology]+ [Time travel] Mo Chen transmigrates to a wasteland ravaged by the world's hidden darkness. To save the women dear to him, he returns to the past. But he meets even more women, and not one of them is normal: The mistress of the Liuli Palace, who sealed herself in ice; The Evernight Empress, who built a tomb for herself; The Lady of Fate, imprisoned in the Realm of Lightlessness; The Holy Spirit, waiting for the flames to bring 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 The General's Tears 将军的眼泪 [Wen-style anti-traditional martial arts + nonlinear storytelling + ensemble cast and factions + love of country and home + youthful heroes + the greatest under heaven] A novel that encompasses nearly every kind of martial arts fiction. At the turn of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Blood-Drinker General slaughters the Taiping Sect in Sichuan to seize the Manual of Chaos. This gradually gives rise to countless strange and uncanny tales of the martial world, weaving a poignant historical legend 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 The Peerless Chivalrous Hero 绝世奇侠传 [This is a slow-burn novel that only gets better as it goes. The main draw is a great read that stands the test of time!] Young hero Guo Yi rises to the pinnacle of the martial world. To uphold justice, he joins forces with his beloved Shui Rouqing to defeat the great evil of the martial world. But just as the mantis stalks the cicada, a hidden force lies in wait behind them, its vast web already spread… Is human nature ultimately good, or evil? The plot twists and turns, while a heroine even th 1.1kReads7.0Score11114d adds
- 149 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
- 150 A Prodigy Roams the Martial World 纵横江湖之天骄 [Traditional wuxia] [The jianghu and the imperial court] [Political intrigue] [No invincible protagonist] [No harem] [No System] [No transmigration] Once you enter the jianghu, you belong to it for life. The jianghu and the imperial court are two separate worlds, but two princes have turned them into a tangled game of chess. The Asura was born for revenge. He leaves a trail of corpses in his wake on the jianghu's winding road, only to forget why he first raised his blade once he has achieved fam 895Reads8.8Score10314d adds
