The Divine Dragon Swordswoman
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Summary
The jianghu is in turmoil, with hidden currents stirring among the various factions. Wei Jie, a renowned elder of Wudang, and Dongfang Jie, heir of the Yunmeng Hermit, meet at the Pipa Pavilion tavern. The two discover an evil Daoist who skims across the water and sense that a fugitive demon from Miao territory is behind him, so they decide to pursue. Dongfang Jie takes Liu Yulin to investigate in Jiangzhou, where they reunite with Wu E, Xuan Gu, and others, and also meet the mysterious Jin Feng. During their investigation, they discover that the Jiangzhou murder case involves someone else, and that the evil Daoist Flying Centipede has colluded with the Tiger-Faced Venerable in an attempt to test the righteous martial world. Liu Yulin and Feng'er fall into danger repeatedly while tracking, yet thereby gradually uncover the conspiracy behind it all. Joining forces with Han Xianzi, Ouyang Bin, and others, they storm the Changli Island laid out according to the Hetu and rescue Yunli Jingang and Ying Gu. On the island they battle the enemy fiercely; despite many twists and turns, they ultimately succeed. However, Li Huo Zhenren comes seeking vengeance because his disciple Chiyang Zi was wounded by the Withered Bamboo Elder. Feng'er and Yulin are outmatched; Feng'er is carried off by the Iron-Backed Azure Dragon, while Yulin is trapped aboard a mysterious giant ship. After harrowing trials aboard the ship, Yulin escapes, only to be pursued by the Sidão Divine Lord and the Love Demon Lord of a Hundred Flowers. At the critical moment, Feng'er and the Iron-Backed Azure Dragon arrive to rescue him, and Yulin escapes danger. Afterwards, they decide to head for Tianjia Town to prepare for the appointment at Yellow Crane Tower. What strange people and events will they encounter in Tianjia Town?
Editor's review
"The Divine Dragon Swordswoman" is a fast-paced traditional wuxia novel. Set against hidden currents in the jianghu, it opens with a chance meeting at Pipa Pavilion and the pursuit of an evil Daoist, then unfolds its clues layer by layer, gradually revealing the collusion between the righteous martial world's enemies, the remnants of Miao territory, Flying Centipede, and the Tiger-Faced Venerable. The author Jin Tong excels at building suspense and staging scenes; episodes such as the Jiangzhou murder case, the formation-breaking on Changli Island, the escape from the giant ship, and the rush to the Tianjia Town appointment interlock tightly, with characters coming and going frequently yet never feeling scattered. Figures such as the Wudang elder Wei Jie, Dongfang Jie, Liu Yulin, Feng'er, and Jin Feng each have their own identity and logic of action; they face danger repeatedly and come to one another's aid, giving the book the jianghu spirit and sense of sworn brotherhood found in old-school wuxia. It suits serial reading in fragmented time such as commutes or before sleep, and will also appeal to readers who enjoy formation traps, group battles and rescues, and tests between good and evil. One thing to note: the book has many characters and intersecting threads, so readers who read quickly at the start may confuse names and sect relationships; it is advisable to pay attention to each character's background as they appear, which will make for a smoother reading experience.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy traditional wuxia and jianghu ensemble stories
- Those who prefer pursuit investigations, formation-breaking trials, and tests between good and evil
- Readers who want to serial-read a long novel in fragmented time
- Those with a nostalgic interest in old-school chivalric brotherhood and rescue-from-danger episodes
Not a good fit for
- Readers who prefer single-thread narratives and minimal character relationships
- Readers impatient with frequent character introductions and intersecting clues
- Those expecting realistic fiction or modern urban stories
Reading tips
- Read the opening chapters a little slowly and note the identities and relationships of Wei Jie, Dongfang Jie, Liu Yulin, Feng'er, and the others.
- When reaching episodes such as the Jiangzhou investigation and the Changli Island formation-breaking, jot down sect and ally/enemy clues to avoid confusion.
- Best read continuously chapter by chapter, two or three chapters at a time, to maintain the continuity of suspense and character action.
- When a new character appears, look back at their first appearance; this helps in understanding later rescues and alliances.
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
- 第十三章
- 第十四章
- 第十五章
- 第十六章
- 第十七章
- 第十八章
- 第十九章
- 第二十章
- 第二十一章
- 第二十二章
- 第二十三章
- 第二十四章
- 第二十五章
- 第二十六章
- 第二十七章
- 第二十八章
- 第二十九章
- 第三十章
- 第三十一章
- 第三十二章
- 第三十三章
- 第三十四章
- 第三十五章
- 第三十六章
- 第三十七章
- 第三十八章
- 第三十九章
- 第四十章
- 第四十一章
- 第四十二章
- 第四十三章
- 第四十四章
FAQ
Do I need to read the previous book to understand this one?
From the available information, the book unfolds through episodes such as the meeting at Pipa Pavilion and the Jiangzhou investigation, with the main characters and events introduced gradually within this volume; there is no clear indication that a previous book must be read. However, many characters come and go, so if you encounter unfamiliar names or sect relationships, simply follow the clues in the current chapter patiently and, if necessary, review the section where they first appear.
What is the main storyline about?
The story begins with Wei Jie and Dongfang Jie discovering at Pipa Pavilion an evil Daoist who skims across the water. The group tracks the fugitive Miao demon behind him, investigates the Jiangzhou murder case, and discovers that Flying Centipede has colluded with the Tiger-Faced Venerable to test the righteous martial world. Subsequently Liu Yulin, Feng'er, and others fall into danger repeatedly, join forces to storm Changli Island and rescue Yunli Jingang and Ying Gu, then endure the escape from the giant ship and pursuit by the Sidão Divine Lord and the Love Demon Lord of a Hundred Flowers, before finally preparing to head to Tianjia Town for the appointment at Yellow Crane Tower.
There are too many characters; what if I get confused while reading?
Keep track of people by camp and scene: first grasp the main actors such as Wei Jie, Dongfang Jie, Liu Yulin, and Feng'er, then note in which event each new character appears and with whom they ally or oppose. Locations such as Changli Island, the giant ship, and Tianjia Town can also serve as clue nodes, helping you match characters to events and reducing confusion.
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About the author
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Jin Tong is a Chinese author known for wuxia (martial arts) fiction. Reliable public information about the author's real name, dates of birth and death, nationality, and educational background remains limited and awaits further verification. Judging from the three works held in the collection—The Foremost Family in the Martial World (Wulin Di Yi Jia), Loyal Heart and Fair Lady (Chidan Hongyan), and The Divine Dragon Swordswoman (Shenlong Jiannü)—Jin Tong's writing centers on traditional wuxia themes. The titles feature typical martial-arts imagery such as the martial world, fair ladies, and swordswomen, suggesting an interest in Jianghu conflicts, chivalric love and hatred, and female knight-errant figures. Although the number of works is small, they show a clear orientation toward genre writing and have gained a degree of recognition among wuxia readers. Because of the lack of author statements and external reviews, the specific features of the writing style and the full course of the author's creative development are difficult to outline completely; nonetheless, the works can be understood within the popular reading tradition of Chinese wuxia fiction.
