Blades of the Guardians 7
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Summary
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Adult readers who enjoy hard-edged wuxia and historically grounded comics
- Those who have followed the Biao Ren series and want to continue with Dao Ma's main storyline
- Comic fans who appreciate sharp action storyboarding and jianghu ensemble casts
- Readers interested in the turbulent era of the Sui-Tang transition
Not a good fit for
- Readers who prefer light slice-of-life or low-conflict stories
- Younger readers sensitive to violent action scenes
- Those who want a standalone volume and are unwilling to catch up on previous entries
Reading tips
- Review the ending of the previous volume first to clarify the relationship between Dao Ma's group's escape and the mysterious duo's pursuit.
- Slow down on action scenes and note the rhythm of the storyboarding and echoes of weapon details.
- Treat the blade Bingzi Jiaolin as the core thread and sort out each faction's motives for contesting it as you read.
- After finishing this volume, compare with earlier and later volumes to observe changes in characters' positions and the jianghu landscape.
About the publisher
Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. is a publisher known for its literature and history titles, with 2,065 books in the collection. Its publishing covers foreign literature, contemporary Chinese prose and essays, history, folk literature, and cultural books. Its list ranges from Sima Qian's complete edition of the Records of the Grand Historian to foreign classics such as The Book of Disquiet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Snow Country, The Stranger, and Jean-Christophe, as well as modern Chinese works including Teahouse and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. Its authors and translators include Yasunari Kawabata, Fernando Pessoa, Erich Maria Remarque, Jin Xinyi, Zhou Miao, and Chen Chao. Public information is limited, but its catalogue reflects a balance between Chinese and foreign literary classics and historical and cultural works.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前情提要
- 第三章 江湖
- 第六十一回 心猿意马
- 第六十二回 打铁人
- 第六十三回 八柱国之刀
- 第六十四回 弑君之刀
- 第六十五回 丙子椒林
- 第六十六回 谛听和隗知
- 第六十七回 忏悔
- 第六十八回 劫难
- 第六十九回 叔宝
- 第七十回 撒手锏
- 第七十一回 班头
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About the author
Xu Xianzhe is an author best known for his comic work. His publicly available personal information is limited, but the fourteen titles recorded in the catalog show that he has long devoted himself to the Biao Ren series. The series includes individual volumes, multi-volume boxed sets, and other editions, among which collections such as Biao Ren Volumes 1–8, Biao Ren Volumes 1–10, and Biao Ren (5 Volumes) make it easier for readers to follow the story systematically. His works are often categorized under social sciences and otherworldly continents, and the subject matter leans toward historical martial arts and adventure narrative, with brisk pacing and an interplay between character relationships and jianghu intrigue that gives the serialized story strong appeal. Wan Qian and Ma Boyong have recommended certain volumes, which also reflects the series' attention among readers. Overall, Xu Xianzhe's creation centers on Biao Ren, with a distinctive style suited to readers who enjoy martial arts and comic storytelling.
