The Revenge of the Two Ying
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Summary
Sequel to Twin Swords Grave. Shangguan Jianying and his twin brother Shi Guanying were separated in childhood and trained under Master Yichen and the Snow Mountain Holy Nun respectively. Jianying stumbles into the Taihu Water Manor, where he masters the Taiyi Divine Art and martial arts of various schools; Guanying hones his skills and tames exotic beasts on the Great Snow Mountain. As adults, the brothers reunite to avenge their parents and purge the evil Daoists of Maoshan, venturing through the jianghu together. They survive the assault on Lingyan Temple, break the formation at Feiyun Ridge, uncover secrets at Weiwu Manor, and thwart the internal plots of the Xiahou clan and the Maoshan sect's chain of schemes, befriending many chivalrous figures along the way. Yet Maoshan remnants still resist, the threat of the Tianmu Demon Palace remains, and the brothers and their companions are about to march into Cold Wind Valley for the final battle...
Editor's review
A sequel to Twin Sword Graves, Twin Ying's Revenge continues the traditional wuxia mainline of revenge and growth. The story begins with the twin brothers Shangguan Jianying and Shi Guanying separated in childhood and trained apart: one enters the Taihu Water Mansion and masters the Taiyi Divine Art and the martial arts of various schools, while the other perfects his skills in the Great Snow Mountains and tames exotic beasts. Reunited in adulthood, they join forces against the evil Daoists of Maoshan and the schemes of the Xiahou clan. The plot is dense, advancing through layered episodes—the attack at Lingyan Temple, the formation broken at Feiyun Ridge, the secrets revealed at Weiwu Manor—as Jianghu heroes appear one after another, forming a typical ensemble wuxia narrative. The book's highlights are the dual lines of growth and the brothers' combined breakthrough after reunion, with rich martial-arts worldbuilding and a clear confrontation between good and evil; it suits readers who enjoy traditional Jianghu grudges, sect strife, and brotherly loyalty. Because it is a sequel, some character relationships and prior events require background knowledge, and starting here may feel abrupt. The overall pace is fast, making it suitable as casual genre reading.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Genre readers who enjoy traditional wuxia, sect feuds, and revenge-driven plots
- Returning readers who have read "Twin Swords Tomb" and wish to continue the story
- Readers who prefer dual-protagonist growth and brothers joining forces to break through dilemmas
- Casual readers interested in jianghu ensemble casts and martial-arts worldbuilding
Not a good fit for
- Readers who have not read the previous book and want to understand the character relationships entirely on their own
- Readers who prefer rigorous historical research or realistic style
- Readers with little interest in revenge and good-versus-evil confrontation tropes
Reading tips
- Familiarize yourself with the main characters and the background feud in "Twin Swords Tomb" before starting this book, to reduce confusion over relationships.
- Pay attention to the separate training threads of the two brothers while reading; this helps in understanding how they divide roles when joining forces later.
- Sorting the events at Lingyan Temple, Feiyun Ridge, and Weiwu Manor in order will make the progression of the conspiracy clearer.
- If time is limited, read the chapters after the brothers' reunion first, then go back to the earlier training sections to fill in the background.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一章
- 第二章
- 第三章
- 第四章
- 第五章
- 第六章
- 第七章
- 第八章
- 第九章
- 第十章
- 第十一章
- 第十二章
- 第一三章
- 第一四章
- 第一五章
- 第一六章
- 第一七章
- 第一八章
- 第一九章
- 第二十章
FAQ
Can I read this directly without having read "Twin Swords Tomb"?
You can, but this book is a sequel, and the character relationships and prior feud are closely tied to the previous book. Without reading it, you may not fully understand why the brothers were separated, the sect background, and some villains' motives; it is advisable to read the previous book first, or at least familiarize yourself with the main character relationships.
What is the main storyline of this book?
The main thread follows the twin brothers Shangguan Jianying and Shi Guanying, separated since childhood and trained separately, who reunite as adults to avenge their parents and clear out the evil Daoist forces of Maoshan, roaming the jianghu together and thwarting a series of schemes by the Xiahou clan and the Maoshan sect through several perilous episodes.
Is the story fully concluded in this volume?
According to the synopsis, the remaining Maoshan forces are still resisting and the threat of the Tianmu Demon Palace has not been lifted; the brothers and their companions are about to march deep into the Cold Wind Valley for a final battle, indicating that the book leaves room for further development and is not entirely concluded.
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About the author
Gu Shangjiu
Author · Taiwanese (China)
Gu Shangjiu was an early wuxia novelist from Taiwan, China. Publicly available information about him is limited: his real name, dates of birth and death, and similar details remain unverified and await further research. He first made his name in a "fantastic immortal-chivalry" style, and his writing later shifted in direction, giving his work a distinctive character within the field of wuxia fiction. Six of his works are known, including Twin Ying's Revenge, The Twin Sword Tombs, Romance of Gratitude and Enmity Across the World, Rivers, Peaks, Drifting Clouds, The Radiant Sword of the Clouds, and The Tribulation of the Love Demon. His themes often revolve around Jianghu grudges, revenge, and tangled bonds of love and loyalty. Some of his works were issued by booksellers under Jin Yong's name without authorization; this unusual publishing history has earned him a notable reputation among fans of old wuxia fiction and makes him a noteworthy case for studying the early wuxia publishing scene in Taiwan.
