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Around the 17th century, Wu San Gui overthrown the Mu Wang Palace with the help of a mysterious person, allowing them to do whatever they please to in Yun Nan, the Mu Wang Palace who had hidden in seclusion was massacred, and a simple youth named Jing Xiu Ming became the only survivor after being saved by the disciple of the Yunyou divine doctor named Ling Le Sui, but was infected with an illness that causes people to go berserk. In order to find the killer who killed his entire village and cure his illness, Jing Xiu Ming and Yunyou divine doctor's disciple set off for a journey.
This story is set during the end of the Sui Dynasty, a time where multiple powers struggled for supremacy and power. Into the fray enters two orphans Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling; these two youths by many chances and luck obtain ‘The Secret to Long Life’ allowing the two to obtain profound martial abilities and a chance to rise to the top in this age of turmoil.
An epic adventure set against the backdrop of the Mongol invasion in ancient China, following WuJi Chang's growth as a Kung Fu master amidst the frenzied pursuit of two ancient and powerful weapons: Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre. In order to unite his country and overthrow China's Mongol oppressors, WuJi must develop his own formidable powers while understanding both swords' relationship to his parents' legacy.
Set in the violent and turbulent world of Ancient China, The Legendary Couple is the touching love story of an orphan, Kuo Yung, and his beautiful wife, Xiao Longnu. The story begins sixteen years after the fateful day the two were separated. Kuo Yung has overcome countless hardships to become an unparalleled martial artist but his accomplishments are not enough to satisfy him, because he has never stopped longing for Xiao Longnu. Now, as the two are reunited, both wonder if their love has stood the test of time.
Four of ancient China's supremely skilled assassin-detectives serve only their Master Zhuge Zhen-Wo, who in turn is head bodyguard and advisor for China's all powerful Emperor. Yet the Constables' reputation strongly precedes them. Wu Chen - The Emotionless cripple is a master of weapons and devices. Tie Sho - The Iron Hand possesses incredible chi and can stop the sharpest blades bare-handed. Zhue-Min - The Life Snatcher is highly skilled in lightfoot granting him undaunted legwork. Lastly Len Hsueh - The Cold Blooded was raised by wolves and since learned to transfer his pain when fighting to strength enabling him to defeat opponents much stronger than himself. Each of them is entrusted by the Emperor with the power to arrest and execute any corrupt officials or lawless criminals within the Chinese Empire.
Starting from today, I am retired. But what should I be doing? I neither have the skills, nor the mind to do business, my only advantage is this pair of hands which have taken this world. What a headache…
If only the Winged General of Han were around to fight the township of Longcheng, the barbarians and their horses would never have dared to cross the Yin Mountains.
This is an alternate history. Decades after the fall of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the world is still in chaos, although there is hope for reunification. Of poor background, Jiang Zhe, styled Suiyun, has finally, after ten years of hard work, passed the imperial examinations and become a scholar within Hanlin Academy. Unwittingly, he becomes involved in the succession dispute of the Great Yong Dynasty. He faces conspiracies and machinations, countless battles of strength and wits. Intending to avoid court politics, he ultimately has no choice but to become involved. With no alternative, Jiang Zhe can only follow the crowd, joining the chaotic political turmoil. In this conniving world, he uses his intelligence and knowledge to provide for himself and his companions a stable environment to survive...
Qianlin and her mother have been hunted by assassins ever since her father visited the Faraway Mountains Academy, but she has no idea why. After years of running, hiding, and seeing the innocent people around her cut down before her eyes, she is the only one still alive. She’s determined to get answers—and revenge. Disguised as a boy, she enrolls in the academy. When the other students try to befriend her, she pushes them away, wary of putting others in danger, but can she complete her quest for revenge alone?