Chasing You to the Ends of the Earth

陈步松Aug 2026

3.2

Word count: 264K words
Chapters: 54

Summary

In the final years of the Qing Dynasty, young swordsman Chen Jiutian and his junior sister Tian Yumei grew up together as childhood sweethearts, carrying a deep-seated hatred. They trained arduously at Shaolin Temple for twenty years. When they return, ready to marry, a sudden upheaval shatters everything, and Yumei disappears without a trace.

Chen Jiutian thereafter wanders the world alone, transforming into the "Nameless Hero," dedicated to killing corrupt officials and local tyrants, searching for his beloved through bloodshed and danger. Along the way, he faces repeated government encirclements and encounters several remarkable women, yet he remains steadfast in his vow to Yumei.

From government sieges to martial arts conferences, from earth-shattering explosions to rebirth from desperate straits, the novel paints a picture of chivalry in a chaotic era. As the truth gradually emerges, Chen Jiutian discovers that the one he has pursued to the ends of the earth seems never to have been far away. Amid flashing blades and tender romance, the story explores the eternal themes of fidelity and protection, sacrifice and fulfillment.

Editor's review

Set against the turmoil of the late Qing Dynasty, *Chasing You to the Ends of the Earth* weaves together a swordsman's revenge, a jianghu pursuit, and a love story into a single thread. Author Chen Busong does not portray Chen Jiutian as an invincible paragon; instead, even after twenty years of arduous training at Shaolin, he must still face fate's sudden ruptures: a broken engagement, a missing lover, government encirclements, and martial world conflicts. The novel's readability comes from its layer-by-layer suspense—why did Yumei vanish, and what is the truth?—as well as the protagonist's unwavering vow amid bloodshed and danger. The fight scenes are vivid and cinematic, while the emotional line is restrained yet enduring, extending from personal grievances to reflections on fidelity, protection, sacrifice, and fulfillment. Suitable for reading in segments over a weekend or during commutes, it offers both the pace of genre fiction and, beyond the flashing blades, a sense of the weight of loyalty and love among ordinary people in a chaotic era.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy traditional wuxia and jianghu恩怨 themes
Readers who prefer stories driven by revenge, search, and suspense
Readers who resonate with themes of fidelity and protection in a chaotic era
Readers who want a fast-paced novel with plot twists

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer realistic or serious literary fiction and have no interest in jianghu settings
Readers expecting pure sweet romance or light love stories and unwilling to read about sword fights
Readers with limited patience for long wuxia narratives who prefer short, fast-paced works

Reading tips

Read in chapter order and pay attention to clues planted before and after Yumei's disappearance; the later revelations will be more rewarding.
Read Chen Jiutian's encounters with the several remarkable women as contrasts, to appreciate the weight of his vow.
Slow down at climaxes such as the martial arts conference and the explosion, and sort out the various factions and the puzzle pieces of truth.
After finishing, revisit the opening Shaolin training section; you will find echoes between the characters' choices and the ending.

版权信息
引子
一、金玉良缘
二、仇人相逢
三、红颜一怒
四、勒首横刀
五、红尘迷雾
六、深山奇遇
七、大堂惊天
八、仙入樊笼
九、大道恶风
十、芳心如铁
十一、秋夜寒刀
十二、凶山恶战
十三、深渊遇险
十四、姣落险崖
十五、街头艺女
十六、新婚之夜
十七、春心相许
十八、痴心玉意
十九、奇特道人
二十、长线钓鱼
二一、重关绝境
二二、秀手奇刀
二三、凤落长峡
二四、天日何方
二五、神药神功
二六、悲声缘何
二七、贪官何罪
二八、铁壁合围
二九、雾岭迷峰
三十、痴心怨情
三一、戏战群雄
三二、鹰飞长空
三三、洞中神饮
三四、魔窟神功
三五、危难飞骑
三六、幽山怨曲
三七、交手群雄
三八、酒宴惊心
三九、古城惊雷
四十、险惊奇峰
四一、姣女神计
四二、芳心何方
四三、府衙飞影
四四、红粉清泪
四五、丽人劫狱
四六、天外飞剑
四七、追风神掌
四八、十面埋伏
四九、黑夜秘罩
五十、最后绝招
五一、魂归何处
五二、天涯之路

FAQ

Is this book a pure love story or a wuxia novel?

It is both, but the skeleton is wuxia: revenge, government encirclements, a martial arts conference, and rebirth from desperate straits form the main plot, while love is the core driving force behind the protagonist's actions. Chen Jiutian becomes the "Nameless Hero," dedicated to killing corrupt officials and local tyrants while searching for Yumei; flashing blades and tender romance advance together, making it closer to a jianghu legend with a strong emotional line.

Can readers who have never read wuxia novels get into it?

Yes. The main storyline is clear: a youth trains in martial arts, a sudden upheaval separates the lovers, he wanders alone, and the truth gradually emerges. No prior knowledge of wuxia genres or jianghu rules is needed. The relationships center on Chen Jiutian, Tian Yumei, and the several women he meets along the way; simply follow the protagonist's search. The reading threshold is low.

Is the ending tragic or happy?

The materials only hint that "the one he has pursued to the ends of the earth seems never to have been far away." The truth is gradually revealed in the later part of the story and settles on the themes of fidelity, protection, sacrifice, and fulfillment. The specific ending should not be spoiled; read to the last chapter and experience that belated answer for yourself.

Is it better to read in one sitting or in segments?

Both work. The plot has continuous climaxes such as government encirclements, the martial arts conference, and the explosion, making it suitable for concentrated weekend reading; if reading in segments during commutes, it is best to pause at suspenseful turning points to maintain curiosity about Yumei's whereabouts and the truth, which makes the reading more compelling.

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About the author

陈步松 Author

Chen Busong is an author about whom limited public information is available: neither his nationality, dates of birth and death, nor English name has been clearly recorded. What can be confirmed is that four of his works are held in the collection, namely Zhui Ni Dao Tianya (Chasing You to the Ends of the Earth) and the first, second, and third volumes of Tianjing Xing (Journey to the Heavenly Realm). Judging by their common classifications, these works combine features of wuxia fiction and social fiction, presenting both a martial-arts world and the human relations and social conditions of real life. Chen Busong tends to develop his writing through long series, continuing a single storyline across the Tianjing Xing trilogy, which suggests a preference for long-form narrative and the unfolding of characters' fates. Zhui Ni Dao Tianya, as its title implies, carries a sense of pursuit and distant travel. Because biographical materials are scarce, a full picture of his writing and his literary influence awaits further documentation and scholarly attention.