Xia ZhiDaZhe · 侠之大者 (xiá zhī dà zhě) An Eastern Fantasy Martial Arts Novel Inspired by Ancient Chinese Mythology By Uncle Leo. In a realm where ancient martial arts and mythic beasts awaken once more, a boy named Jun (俊 jùn) is born as a Guardian (守护者 shǒu hù zhě)—chosen to protect a world on the edge of collapse. As qi (气 qì) flows anew and forgotten prophecies stir, Jun embarks on a journey of quiet resolve. Loyal spirit beasts (灵兽 líng shòu), sacred relics, and bonds of kinship fuel his growth. But his nemesis—once the hope of a previous generation—has strayed from the path. Their clash is not of strength, but of belief. Not who is stronger, but who still remembers the first vow. With a broken body and an unbroken heart, Jun will awaken the sleeping origin. In the name of the Guardian, he will redefine what it means to be “Xia ZhiDaZhe”—the highest form of chivalry, the one who protects all. This is a coming-of-age epic. A path of protection that bridges fantasy and truth. And it begins now. With over 2 million cumulative points across China’s top fiction platforms, this story has already resonated with thousands of readers—and now, it’s ready to cross borders