What Reading Order Fits Return Of The Blossoming Blade?

I got hooked on 'Return of the Blossoming Blade' during a slow Sunday when I binged the first few volumes over coffee, and the reading order I recommend is the publication order for newcomers. Start with Volume 1 of the main series and follow the volumes in the order they were released. That preserves the author’s intended reveals, character beats, and pacing — surprises land better that way. If there are officially numbered side chapters or deluxe chapters bundled into volumes, read them after the volume they belong to; they often assume you’ve met characters and events in the main story already.

If you like visual adaptations, treat the manhua or manga as a companion rather than a replacement. I tend to read the manhua only after finishing the corresponding novel arc because adaptations sometimes rearrange scenes or add visual spoilers. Likewise, if there’s a web-novel raw and a later edited light novel release, stick with the edited/official release first; raws can contain different or unfinished plot threads.

For deeper lore fans, a chronological order can be fun: prequel/origin stories (if published separately) → main series volumes in their timeline sequence → sequels/epilogues → side stories that slot between specific volumes. But that approach risks diluting dramatic reveals. My practical tip: find an up-to-date community reading guide (forum threads or a fan wiki) that lists chapters, side stories, and adaptations. That saved me from jumping into a spin-off and getting spoiled. Happy reading — I still get chills hitting the turning points in Volume 3, and you might too.

When I’m feeling impulsive I’ll start straight at Volume 1 of 'Return of the Blossoming Blade' and then proceed through the main volumes in the order they came out — that’s my default because it preserves surprises and pacing. If there’s a prequel or origin novella, I usually save it until after I’ve met the characters in the main story; it’s sweeter that way for me. Manhua or manga? I treat them as treats: read the adaptation once an arc is complete so illustrations don’t accidentally spoil a twist.

For those who prefer strict timeline continuity, you can read prequel material first, then the main series, then sequels and side stories, but be mindful that later-written prequels often assume prior knowledge. Personally, mixing in side stories only after their related volume keeps the flow smooth and avoids confusion, and checking a community reading guide helps line everything up properly.

I tend to be the kind of reader who wants a tidy map before diving into a series, so here’s a compact plan that’s worked for me: prioritize the core novel series in publication order, then branch out. Start with the main volumes of 'Return of the Blossoming Blade' as they were released. After finishing each major arc, check for any side stories released alongside that arc and read them next. That way you get extra scenes without spoiling upcoming revelations.

If you crave internal chronology, slot prequels and origin tales before the main timeline, but be warned — some prequels are written later and assume you already understand the main story’s stakes. For adaptations, read the manhua or manga after the novel arc it adapts, because visual retellings sometimes show outcomes early or compress events. Also watch for author’s notes and revised editions: they can change minor details, and if you read a fan-translation versus an official one, chapter numbering can differ. My trick is to follow the publisher’s chapter list when available; if not, community-compiled lists often indicate where side chapters belong. Ultimately, if you want to experience the emotional progression as intended, stick to publication order first, then explore extras and adaptations.