Is This Really the Jianghu?
这也是江湖？
- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 586k Words
- Genre
- Eastern Fantasy
- Subgenre
- Eastern Cultivation
- Updated
- 2y ago
- English
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Wuxia, the Imperial Court, and the Jianghu. Get It?
Martial arts and the jianghu.
Wuxia with a Jianghu Setting and Beautiful Writing
Looking for a Wuxia Novel About Wandering the Martial World Freely and Carelessly
No joining the imperial court as an official, especially not as a secret-police guard or an Eastern Depot agent. I just want someone roaming the martial world, free and carefree.
A Legendary Martial Arts Novel
Any Pure Martial Arts Stories? No Ascending to Immortality at the Drop of a Hat, I’m Tired of That
Wuxia, Court Politics, Scheming, and Alternate History
Traditional wuxia stories where the male lead is powerful and influential, has a hidden faction, roams the martial world, and falls into a love-hate relationship with the female lead.
Any Pure Wuxia Novels?
Any good martial arts stories? People hardly write wuxia these days. I miss it. Nowadays, everyone gets a System and cheats their way to immortality and godhood, with divine physiques and all that. I'm sick of it. It's so boring. I want to feel the thrill of roaming the world with a sword and settling scores with a sense of justice.
Let's Bring Martial Arts Novels Back to the Jianghu, Guys!
Looking for Stories of Ancient China, Martial Arts, and Courtly Power Struggles
Please recommend books with a spirited, dashing lead.
The Best Wuxia Novels
Please recommend something where the protagonist is the world's greatest martial artist, lives in seclusion, and runs an inn or something.
The Martial World, the Imperial Court, and Wuxia
Give me some good ones.
Good Wuxia Novels: No Brain-Dead Plots, No Making Characters Stupid, and No Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger!
No playing the pig to eat the tiger! A System would be great, but no System is fine too. Cultivation novels are okay as well.
Pure Martial Arts Novels: No System, No Transmigration
Something like "Sword Snow Stride" or "Sword of Coming".
I’ve Recently Gotten into Jianghu Stories: A Band of Young Adventurers Roaming the Martial World
Looking for Wuxia Stories Set in the Jianghu, with Great Prose and a Good Plot, No Romance
I want good writing and a good plot. I just can’t stand wuxia stories that are all about romance. That’s not the jianghu Gu Long and Jin Yong gave me!!!
Martial Arts Novels That Hold Up Well
I’m Looking for a Feel-Good Wuxia Novel. Thanks, Guys
Looking for High-Quality Martial Arts Jianghu Novels
Thank you, fellow cultivators.
Any High-Quality Stories with One Heroine and No Womanizing? Please Recommend Some!
Are there any stories with a more devoted male lead?
They Say Wuxia Is Dead
They say wuxia is dead. Without a sense of chivalry, all that's left is a dark forest.
Does Nobody Write Wuxia Novels Anymore?
Looking for something high-quality that holds up well over time.
Wuxia Novels
Wuxia Jianghu
Good male-oriented fiction
Female Lead Is a Martial Arts Master from the Jianghu
Lots of fight scenes, but don't make it mindless hero worship. No transmigration. There should be internal energy and lightness skills. The male lead is optional.
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I just want to give myself a five-star rating to encourage myself 😢😢😢 If you see any areas that need improvement, or have any suggestions for my work, please write them in the chapter comments. I just revised an entire paragraph, and all the comments are gone 😢😢😢 There are already so few comments, it's heartbreaking.
It's not a bad story; it did offer me some insights into life. Similarly, I was pleased to see the author's meticulous craftsmanship in the sentences and paragraphs, and the incorporation of their own life experiences. It's enjoyable, and I liked it.
I've caught up to the latest chapter, and it's really good. It feels like watching Lin Xuan'er grow step by step, both in martial arts and in her attitude towards life. And it doesn't feel abrupt at all. Also, can't we at least give Ouyang Qing a sweet romance?! I'm sending him razor blades!
The author clearly put a lot of effort into character portrayal, especially the female lead! While I initially disliked her personality—she was a bit naive and innocent—upon reflection, it actually fits her background perfectly. A well-protected young lady being a little naive and innocent is understandable. The author pays great attention to detail!
This book features a captivating plot, rich character descriptions, fluent language, and a compelling, interconnected storyline. It is full of positive energy, and the author demonstrates a remarkable breadth of knowledge. It is a book that will leave you wanting more, broadening your horizons and providing a truly enjoyable reading experience.
The plot is tight and the pacing is excellent, making it a good book that will keep you reading. One personal observation: I felt some of the descriptions were a bit too modern, lacking a certain "classical" charm. The plot is fast-paced and the writing is excellent. I can't wait!
The author's writing is very delicate, and the characters are well-developed. Of all the books I've read, this is the only one that doesn't feel greasy to me. The plot blends the turbulent world of martial arts with the everyday life of ordinary people within it. The author's portrayal of the protagonist's worldview, and the overall writing style, reveals a profound and insightful philosophy.
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It's a very creative martial arts world story, with a fast-paced plot and a tight, rich narrative structure, making it worth following along.
A friend recommended this, and it's awesome! It really gave me the feeling of reading classic novels back in the day. Keep up the good work, author! 💕💕 The writing is excellent, the story unfolds naturally, and everything they do feels consistent with their personalities. There's no forced plot or contrived excitement.