{"product_id":"blades-of-the-guardians-volume-1-volume-1-paperback","title":"Blades of the Guardians Volume 1: Volume 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eXianzhe Xu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNube Consulting\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn ancient China, a lone swordsman risks everything to protect a child destined to change the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue Grit meets The Last Samurai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in ancient China during the fall of a ruthless empire, bounty hunter \u003cb\u003eDao Ma\u003c\/b\u003e breaks his code to protect a child and becomes the hunted. What begins as a routine escort mission turns into an epic fight for survival against assassins, warlords, and the forces of fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlades of the Guardians\u003c\/b\u003e blends the intensity of \u003ci\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/i\u003e, the heart of \u003ci\u003eThe Mandalorian\u003c\/i\u003e, and the grand intrigue of \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e. A breathtaking martial-arts fantasy rooted in Chinese history, filled with brutal action, haunting beauty, and fierce compassion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXianzhe Xu \u003c\/b\u003eis a manhua author-illustrator known for the bestselling series \u003ci\u003eBlades of the Guardians\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAssassin's Creed Dynasty\u003c\/i\u003e. A powerful new voice in manhua, his works showcase a masterful hand at intertwining threads of prophecy, ancient history, and human compassion. Bold action and deep anguish intersperse in sharp harmony, in a style reminiscent of calligraphy. Xu is a popular author with a cult following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 278\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.4 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 03, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45583867445292,"sku":"9781419784996","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/Vs_XH-zNU49781419784996.webp?v=1780174221","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/blades-of-the-guardians-volume-1-volume-1-paperback","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}