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Sword Light Ten Thousand Zhang, Volume 2

Rating 2.7
Word count
128K words
Chapters
18
ISBN
9786263757271

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Summary

Deep night! In the hours just before dawn, the darkness seemed especially thick. The "Hundred Swords versus Hundred Demons" had turned Jinling City into a cauldron of boiling oil, seething through its residents, inns, taverns, and streets. Shu Jinglin resolved to roam the jianghu in search of the righteous and chivalrous, to assemble a hundred warriors famed for their swords and form the "Hundred Swords Society," to uphold justice in the martial world and stand against the "Hundred Demons Gang"—so that the Sword Saint Blade Ancestor, who died beneath the pool, might rest in peace in Sword Forest and see his final wish fulfilled. A series of hair-raising events unfolds around the rivalry between the Hundred Swords Society and the Hundred Demons Gang, interwoven with the tangled love and hate between Shu Jinglin and Ye Qiwen, daughter of Ye Hentian, leader of the Hundred Demons Gang…

Editor's review

Sword Light Ten Thousand Feet (Volume Two) is Moyunsheng's carefully crafted follow-up to the first installment, further expanding his wuxia universe. The book carries forward the narrative tension and jianghu scope of its predecessor, placing the protagonist's growth within a more intricate web of intrigue and emotion. Moyunsheng's craft is more assured in this second volume: the fight scenes are more vivid and rhythmic, and the characters' inner struggles and choices are portrayed with greater depth. Traditional wuxia elements such as sect rivalries and martial arts techniques are given innovative treatment, while the story incorporates a modern reflection on the spirit of chivalry, lending the tale freshness within its nostalgic framework. Structurally, this volume serves as a bridge, resolving some of the mysteries left by the first book while deftly planting new seeds for what follows, demonstrating the author's command of long-form plotting. Overall, this is a work that, while honoring wuxia tradition, seeks to explore the depths of human nature and the ethics of the jianghu—a book for readers who expect substance from wuxia literature.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers who love traditional wuxia but want to see something new
  • Literary enthusiasts interested in character growth and inner struggle
  • Readers drawn to jianghu intrigue and sect rivalry
  • Loyal readers of Moyunsheng's previous work, Sword Light Ten Thousand Feet (Volume One)

Not a good fit for

  • Readers who prefer fast-paced, lightweight web wuxia
  • Those with no interest in the wuxia genre whatsoever

Reading tips

  1. Reading Volume One first is recommended for a better grasp of character relationships and plot threads
  2. Pay attention to the metaphorical descriptions of martial arts moves, which often echo the characters' inner states
  3. Consider what 'chivalry' might mean in a contemporary context as you read

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.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 第十九章 最是傷情江南地
  3. 第二十章 神龍一現華山劍
  4. 第二十一章 三魔幷傳驚虎膽
  5. 第二十二章 美人如玉劍如虹
  6. 第二十三章 白魔女面惡心詐
  7. 第二十四章 萬劍之尊遇奇襲
  8. 第二十五章 魔聆三事魂飛天
  9. 第二十六章 最難消受美人恩
  10. 第二十七章 魔簫殘迫華山門
  11. 第二十八章 百劍洪流困百魔
  12. 第二十九章 薄情寡義負心人
  13. 第三十章 媚狐身世堪同情
  14. 第三十一章 一波三折苦心忍
  15. 第三十二章 雙怪仗義救聖心
  16. 第三十三章 八方豪傑會金陵
  17. 第三十四章 戰雲密佈滿月樓
  18. 第三十五章 劍光閃爍寒心魄

FAQ

Will I be lost if I start with Volume Two without having read Volume One?
While the book stands somewhat on its own, its character relationships and core conflicts build on the previous volume. Starting from Volume One is recommended for the complete experience.
Are the fight scenes overly elaborate?
The author emphasizes the union of technique and atmosphere in combat scenes. Some descriptions may be detailed, but they ultimately serve character development and plot momentum.
Does the story include a romance thread?
Yes, but it functions as a supporting thread, interwoven with jianghu grudges and character growth rather than driving the story as pure romance.

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About the author

摩云生 Author

Mo Yunsheng is a Chinese author known for wuxia (martial arts) fiction. Public information about him is limited, and no clear records of his life, nationality, or dates of birth and death are available. The library currently holds eleven of his works, with the representative titles Gubai Xing (The Song of the Ancient Cypress) and Jianguang Wanzhang (Sword Light Ten Thousand Zhang), each presented complete in three volumes, suggesting a preference for longer, structurally complete narratives. Judging from common classifications, Mo Yunsheng's writing centers on wuxia themes, and his titles draw imagery from classical poetry and the aura of swords and weapons, reflecting an aesthetic rooted in traditional martial arts fiction. The serial, multi-volume publication of his works indicates continuous storylines in which characters and plots develop across volumes, suiting readers who enjoy long wuxia narratives. Lacking the author's own statements or external reviews, the specific features of his style are difficult to discuss in detail; based on the available titles, however, he has built a modest body of work in the wuxia genre, and his naming and volume structure show an awareness of the traditional serialized long-form novel.

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