Sweeping Away the Demons, Volume 1

Name: Sweeping Away the Demons, Volume 1
ISBN: 9786263757172

萧史Taiwan Martial Arts Legend Co., Ltd. · Taiwan, ChinaOct 2024

Rating 2.2

Word count: 155K words
Chapters: 13
ISBN: 9786263757172

Summary

In recent years, masters of the various martial arts sects have been mysteriously disappearing, and several bloody murders have occurred. Evidence of others being used as unwitting instruments of murder points one after another to Liu Hanyan. Framed and determined to clear her name, Liu Hanyan travels far and wide in her investigation and has already traced the true culprit—only to discover that these cases originate from... Shock, shame, fresh hatred, and old grievances all surge up at once. To clarify the truth, Liu Hanyan and Lan Jiuqing boldly storm the lair of the Diyou Gang, only to fall into a trap. However great her martial prowess, is she not still doomed to die? Can Liu Hanyan escape this predicament? Can she successfully meet the Diyou Gang's leader, the "Underworld Queen," and resolve the doubts in her heart?

Editor's review

Scouring the Demons (Volume One) is the opening installment of a new wuxia series launched in 2023 by Taiwanese wuxia author Xiao Shi. This is not a traditional tale of vendettas in the martial world; rather, it constructs a unique worldview of "demons invading the martial arts world." The main storyline revolves around the long-lost Tian Gang Demon-Subduing Records, telling of protagonist Lin Xiao, who, after his sect is destroyed by a mysterious demonic force, sets out on a path to find the truth and seek revenge. With meticulous brushwork, author Xiao Shi depicts the division and alliance of the various martial arts sects under supernatural threats, skillfully blending wuxia combat with elements from tales of the strange, forging a new style of "wuxia fantasy." The book's dialectical exploration of "inner demons" and "outer demons" adds philosophical depth to the fast-paced, gratifying wuxia narrative. The fight scenes preserve the aesthetic beauty of traditional wuxia choreography while expanding into wildly imaginative territory through the demonic premise. As the first volume of the series, the book successfully lays extensive groundwork, features vivid ensemble characters, and maintains a well-paced rhythm, demonstrating innovative ambition while inheriting the wuxia tradition.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy wuxia but seek fresh settings
Fantasy enthusiasts interested in a worldview of "martial artists confronting supernatural forces"
Readers who prefer series with deep foreshadowing and clear character growth arcs
Readers of popular fiction who appreciate nuanced writing that combines scene depiction with psychological portrayal

Not a good fit for

Wuxia fundamentalists expecting pure, traditional sect rivalry
Realist readers with low tolerance for tales of the strange and fantasy elements

Reading tips

Note the book's reinterpretation of the traditional wuxia sect system, and consider how sects adapt and become distorted under demonic crisis
Pay attention to how protagonist Lin Xiao's growth is not merely an increase in martial power but involves a shift in understanding of righteousness and the nature of power
The first volume carries a large amount of information; readers may wish to briefly map out character relationships and faction structures to better understand subsequent developments

About the publisher

Taiwan Martial Arts Legend Co., Ltd. Taiwan, China · Founded in 2021

Taiwan Martial Arts Legend Co., Ltd. focuses on collating and republishing out-of-print Taiwanese martial arts novels. It currently has 85 titles in its catalogue, issued as e-books on library platforms in various regions, with publishing centered on two categories: martial arts fiction and premium fiction. Representative series include Lang Honghuan's Mo Chou Er Nü and the separate volumes of Jian Qi Chong Xiao Lu, as well as the first volume of Qi Zheng Shi San Jian; its author resources cover Taiwanese martial arts writers such as Lang Honghuan, Bai Hong and Jiangnan Liu. The company emphasizes editorial collation and digital presentation, allowing early works to reappear and reach public reading channels. Public information on its fuller catalogue plans and selection criteria is limited, but the existing titles reflect a publishing identity centered on classic Taiwanese martial arts works.

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FAQ

Is this book traditional wuxia or xianxia cultivation?

The core framework remains wuxia, grounded in martial sects, combat techniques, and martial-world grudges, but it introduces "demons" as the central antagonistic force. It can be regarded as a wuxia work with strong elements of the strange and fantastic—not a cultivation novel centered on training toward immortality.

Will not having read Xiao Shi's previous works affect my reading?

No. This is a brand-new series with independent characters and story. Xiao Shi's prior creative experience manifests in more mature narrative pacing and world-building, and new readers can start directly with this volume.

What is the expected length of the series? Is the first volume's ending complete?

Judging from the groundwork, the series has a grand scope and is expected to span multiple long volumes. The first volume resolves the initial incident but plants a far-reaching central mystery concerning the fate of the entire world, achieving both closure for this stage and continuity for what follows.

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About the author

萧史 Author

Xiao Shi is a author of wuxia fiction. Public information about this author is limited, and details such as biography and nationality are not clearly recorded. The library currently holds six works by this author, all belonging to the Sweeping Away the Demons series, including the complete five-volume set as well as the individual volumes from Volume One to Volume Five. Judging from the available titles, the author's writing concentrates on traditional wuxia themes, presenting a long story in serialized or boxed-set form. The title Sweeping Away the Demons also suggests a type characterized by confrontation between good and evil and the upholding of justice by vanquishing villains. Because corroborating materials such as prefaces, afterwords, and reviews are lacking, it remains difficult to make a definite judgment about the author's narrative style, literary lineage, or influence. Readers who wish to understand this author's writing may begin with this series, paying attention to its plotting, character arrangement, and linguistic appeal, and then compare it with similar works by other wuxia writers.