Sword Snow Stride

Chinese Name: 雪中悍刀行

Alternate Name: Intrepid Blade’s Path in the Snow

Summary: Sword Snow Stride follows Xu Fengnian, the carefree and seemingly frivolous heir to the powerful Northern Liang fiefdom, ruled by his father, Xu Xiao, a formidable warlord who unified the Central Plains with his invincible Xu Family Army. Initially, Xu Fengnian is reluctant to inherit his father’s legacy, preferring a life of freedom over the burdens of leadership. To avoid an arranged marriage with Princess Sui Zhu, he embarks on a three-year journey through the Jianghu, honing his martial arts and encountering a diverse cast of characters, including the double-sword-wielding Nan Gong Pu She, the vengeful princess Jiang Ni (a servant in his household from a fallen rival kingdom), and the legendary sword god Li Chungang.

Through trials, battles, and political conspiracies, Xu Fengnian grows from a playful dandy into a capable leader. His journey involves uncovering the truth behind his mother’s death, navigating the schemes of powerful strategists (Huang Sanjia, Huang Longshi, Yuanbenxi, and Li Yishan), and resisting the manipulations of fate. Key events include his travels to Wudang Mountain, Mount Longhu, and Wudi City, where he claims a box of swords left by his servant Old Huang. Xu Fengnian’s adventures in the Northern Mang region see him face deadly enemies, form alliances, and achieve martial breakthroughs, such as entering the Vajra Realm after meeting the Dragon Tree Holy Monk. The novel explores themes of duty, loyalty, revenge, and the pursuit of freedom, culminating in Xu Fengnian’s transformation into a worthy King of Northern Liang, distinct from his father’s ruthless path.

Realms: Third Stage, Second Stage, Vajra Realm, Profound Finger Realm, Celestial Phenomenon Realm, Land Immortal Realm