The Bronze Furnace in Troubled Times
乱世铜炉
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- Ongoing
- Length
- 1.5M Words
- Genre
- Xianxia
- Subgenre
- Cultivation Civilization
- Updated
- 1mo ago
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A Veteran Reader's Dream of the Jianghu
Ten years pass in a dream of wandering the martial world, while wasted years leave me drunk on this fleeting life. With an old rain cape, bamboo pole, and faded blue robe, I drift beneath the bright moon, a lone boatman at the world's edge.
Sixteen Years of Recommending Only the Best
I've read countless books. Once, I chased quantity and quick thrills, reading everything from famous authors to newcomers. But the true masters gradually disappeared, and bland books became endless. Good books grew hard to find, so I walked away. Now I've returned to Qidian. I no longer care about rankings in the web-novel world. I'll enjoy both newcomers and big names with a drink, as long as their work is sincere. After more than a decade of reading, I've gathered dozens of top-quality works,
Reeds Fill the Sandbar
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A Big World in a Little House
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Free Roaming the World of Chinese Paladin
An eternal classic: The Legend of Sword and Fairy! Thirty years of beautiful memories. What kind of immortal hero fantasy do you dream of? Roaming freely across the world, living by the code of chivalry, keeping your head down and playing it safe, or being a mischievous little rascal who puts on a show? This is a list of immortal hero fantasy novels. Let's ride our swords into the open skies together.
🌹Those Treasured Books!🌹
I have been reading and writing on Qidian for sixteen years. Looking through my bookshelf, I found many books that left a deep impression, so I am using this list to select some classics and share them with everyone. Of course, I will also add some new books I have read recently. Updates whenever necessary....
My First Reading List
I’ve loved reading since I was young. In elementary school, I loved it because I understood my teacher’s earnest warning: “Work hard while you’re young, or you’ll regret it when you’re old.” In middle school, I loved it because I took my parents’ patient advice to heart: “There’s a beautiful woman in books, and a house of gold.” In college, I loved reading to fulfill a dream. In the years just after I started working, I read because I wanted to visit parks or see movies but had no one to go with
Weiri Shou Nuanyang's Reading List
Books are the ladders of human progress. They not only drive our development, but also open up a fresh realm of imagination where we can explore the future, as distant as the stars and shrouded in mystery. Perhaps in the moment when I touch a book heart to heart and draw close to it, I have already spread a pair of wings feathered with wisdom and begun to soar through a sea of books, forgetting myself in its depths...
Books With Soul
Knowledge is the only wealth in the world that can be carried with you. Only by reading widely can you become learned, and being learned enables you to... On World Book Day, may you read good books, broaden your knowledge, and add more joy to your life!
Personal Reading List
A life without books is like a world without sunlight; a mind without books is like a bird without wings.
My Shelf Is Full, Saving These So I Don't Lose Them
Reading is enjoyable not because of what an author tells you, but because it makes you think actively. As you read, your imagination races through the pages, and your thoughts may become richer and more detailed than the author's own writing. That way, you don't just learn about the world and experience the author's life through a book; you also come to know yourself anew. But reading can only become a pleasure if you approach it with sincerity. If reading makes you nobler, wiser, kinder, and mo
Scars of the Wind
A record of books I’ve read over the years that left an impression on me. I hope they’ll help anyone looking for something to read.
Xianxia and Sci-Fi Fan
The author deserves a standing ovation.
There's Always a Book You'll Love
There's always a book you'll love. Come browse this list and find one that's right for you.
Excellent Xianxia Novels with Plenty to Read: Must-Reads for Veteran Bookworms
I try to recommend books that aren't popular. ﹋o﹋ Honestly, it's hard to decide. Some books stop being obscure once they hit a million words. Sigh. Novels under a million words aren't satisfying to read, but with most novels over a million words, I don't really care how they continue. Of course, that's just based on my own experience, and it's also how I choose books for this list. No matter how good a book is, I won't recommend it unless I'm sure it will exceed a million words. Haha. (๑ºั╰╯ºั๑)
Immortal-Grade Novels with First-Rate Plots!
All I want is a good plot! I can’t get through the novels on the rankings anymore. They’re all the same: fight monsters, level up, kill for treasure, go to auctions and competitions. So here are some unconventional xianxia novels that stand out from the rest. Different, with a rosy glow. How about it?
Dark Fiction Online
No female lead, sound logic, and protagonists who can kill, submit, or become nightmares.
A Booklist of Fun Reads
A handpicked collection of imaginative books. I'm not very good at writing recommendations, so I usually just give you the keywords. Please follow the list!
Books with Smart Characters
The books on this list are for readers with some years and life experience under their belts! The characters are intelligent, and the stories are thought-provoking, with few feel-good moments. If that's not your thing, feel free to move along. I prefer realistic writing that doesn't treat readers like idiots, and stories rich in wisdom about life. This is a niche list, but the stories here are excellent, with vivid characters and ensemble casts full of life.
Books With Great Ensemble Casts!
I've noticed that novels that write even the supporting characters well are often really enjoyable. Say goodbye to lonely journeys focused only on the protagonist! I only recommend stories with great supporting characters! I only recommend stories with great supporting characters! I only recommend stories with great supporting characters! I only recommend stories with great supporting characters! I only recommend stories with great supporting characters! I only recommend stories with great suppo
A Smorgasbord of Feel-Good Stories
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Books with Outstanding Plots
I've revamped the list and settled on a theme: new genres that are most worth trying right now. Suggestions are welcome! The list is full, so I'll soon move some older books with fewer followers to the comments section. If you see a book you like on the list, please be sure to give it a like, or one day you may only find it in the comments...
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My Reading List
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I'm 41 years old this year, and my only wish is to finish reading this book before I retire.
The author probably forgot their Qidian account 😂
Haha, twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and this book is still here! Leaving a paw print, if it's still here in another twenty years, I'll come back to burn incense...
Even simps have tempers!! I've made up my mind! Let's lick his boots for another three years!! I'll stop licking after 20 years... I'm almost retired from licking this licking thing...
The hole I dug in 2003, I filled it a bit in 2009, a bit in 2013, a bit in 2016, and then I was sick and took leave in 2026. Do you know I'm almost 50?
Renewal of posting time
Tentatively scheduled for weekly updates, every Monday at 6 AM. Additional chapters will be added irregularly. Please be aware, old and new friends, that you don't need to stay up all night waiting for updates.
Great book! Some people actually gloat over not reading abandoned books like "The Chaotic World of the Bronze Furnace" and "The Path of a Cultivation Sect Leader," thinking it shows their individuality. They judge a work's quality as questionable just because it lacks the "high-quality" label from Qidian. It's infuriating that I've stooped so low as to come to Qidian to listen to their opinions.
666 It actually updated! Oh my god! I thought it would never update again in my lifetime. If it weren't for this post, I wouldn't believe that miracles could happen again. This is the most tragic Xianxia novel in history; it made me cry buckets back then. I hope it's the same author, that the style remains the same, and that quality can be achieved slowly.
Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye.
It's been a long time since I've been to Qidian. In this era where long dramas are declining and short dramas are rampant, I've become accustomed to instant visual gratification. It's hard to settle down and immerse myself in a story through words, to feel the joys and sorrows of a group of people.
I was shocked when I saw the book post; the comment section is still so active even though the book has been on hiatus for so long.