Looking for Stories of Ancient China, Martial Arts, and Courtly Power Struggles 有没有古风，武侠，朝廷之争的书

1. 301 喋 Bloodshed Before the Sword Is Sheathed 喋血封刀 Jin Yuhen金玉痕Eastern Fantasy161k WordsCompleted A mysterious and legendary ancient blade made its first appearance in the martial world, plunging the realm into years of turmoil. The Six Great Sects, the Four Great Sword Schools, the Three Great Evil Cults, and the Ten Great Masters were all swept into the bloody conflict. The world was in uproar! At last, Luo Yanqing, the foremost man under heaven, known as the “Star Elder,” guided Zhuge Tianzhao, the Demonic Cult’s leader, onto the righteous path. Together, they took the treasured blade and 672Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   Jin Yong has retired from writing, Gu Long has passed away, only the Chronicles of Heroes remain in the martial arts world. Who can rival the Chronicles of Heroes after him? Bloodshed and sword sheathed, heads slain.

2. 302 山 The Sword Qi Ballad of Mountains and Rivers 山河剑气歌 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy482k WordsCompleted The Jingkang Catastrophe tears the land apart and stains rivers and mountains with blood. Lu Huaizhen, a young swordsman burdened with a blood feud and half of a mysterious jade token, is swept into the whirlpool of the Song-Jin standoff and the conflicts of the martial world. As he searches for the truth, he faces the question, “Is martial arts meant for killing or for protecting?” He struggles to choose between family vengeance, national hatred, and the limits of chivalry. From the ferocity of 3Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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   These books perfectly match your needs!! High-quality martial arts novels, not to be missed!! 👍🏻

3. 303 红 The Immortal's Path Through the Mortal World 红尘仙路 One Word Makes a River一言成川Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsOngoing Immortals make their moves, using the mortal world as their board. The affairs of the world are tangled, and murderous intent lurks in plain sight. He enters the game and breaks it. Now watch this young man: Entrusting himself to a field of blades, he kills amid the mortal world! 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This one fits the bill quite well, except it has some fantasy elements added.

4. 304 美 Beauty Like a Flower, Blade Like the Wind 美人如花刀如风 Blue Moon Gray Wolf蓝月苍狼Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Martial Arts, Humor, Historical Romance, No System, No Levels, No Transmigration When I enter the world, all things crumble; heaven and earth change color, and plants and trees mourn. Rivers groan, mountains tremble, and the tides of the world fall to my generation. A sweeping story, beautiful prose, an intricate structure, airtight logic, twists and turns, vivid characters, clever characters, and every mystery resolved! Song Qiutong’s cleverness and beauty, Mu Sha’s gentle charm, Tang Yingyi 508Reads—Score10914d adds

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   Ancient Chinese style, martial arts, conquering the world! A masterpiece paying homage to Jin Yong, spanning over a million words. Returning to the original passion of martial arts, it's unconventional, not invincible, not system-based, and not mindless, yet still guaranteed to be exhilarating!

5. 305 青 The Legend of the Azure Dragon 青冥蟠龙传 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy243k WordsCompleted The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907–979) was one of the most chaotic eras in Chinese history, a time when military strongmen ruled and rival powers rose on every side, rife with war, intrigue, betrayal, and fleeting loyalty! The Legend of the Azure Dragon tells the story of Chai Yanzhao and Li Zhongqing, whose extraordinary journey through this turbulent age explores family and country, honor, trust, and the pursuit of their ideals. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 306 漕 Tales of the Canal and the Sea 漕海风云录 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Historical265k WordsCompleted The fires of the martial world light the land, while a common man’s hot blood stains the setting sun. In the chaos of the late Qing, the waters of the Huangpu River churned with blood. Foreign warships crushed the livelihoods of canal workers, while opium’s black tide soaked the land of China. The court grovelled, officials colluded with foreigners, and heroes of the martial world swore blood oaths, their blades and swords tearing through the long night. Xiao Tianfeng, the Red-Browed Hero, raise 24Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 307 商 Tales of the Merchant Knight 商侠传 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy430k WordsOngoing A single act of compassion gives rise to an epic. In the Zhizheng era at the end of the Yuan dynasty, the realm is in chaos. Corrupt officials rule, and the people are starving. Huang Shunwei, the only son of Ningjiang Prefecture’s richest man, is naturally kindhearted. When he releases a spirit turtle with a strange shell pattern into a lotus pond, he accidentally awakens the power of his family’s treasured heirloom, the Lotus Jade. That good deed is like a stone dropped into stagnant water, —Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 308 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.5kReads8.9Score77514d adds

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   The moon shines over the lotus pond, a gentle evening breeze caresses the young constable. Having captured the wicked, he idly admires the scenery, the fragrance of flowers infused in his wine to dispel a thousand sorrows.

9. 309 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score63914d adds

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   A purely ancient martial arts detective novel [Note][Note]

10. 310 八 Eight Peerless Masters 八绝天下 Waiting for Wind and Rain坐等风雨Eastern Fantasy141k WordsCompleted A continuation of this book, titled Unrivaled Remnant Sword. The Hundred Flowers Valley is wiped out, leaving Ouyang Wushuang to chance upon his enemy. To his own surprise, he takes that enemy as his master and learns the Nine Forms of the Remnant Sword. But just as he prepares to kill his enemy with his own hands, he discovers that someone else is pulling the strings... 1.5kReads—Score17314d adds

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    At the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the struggle between the North and the South was filled with bloodshed and turmoil, culminating in the unification of the land.

11. 311 冰 Heir to the Bingge Legacy 冰戈传人 Young Master Hengyue恒岳公子Martial Arts276k WordsCompleted His master's beloved died a tragic death. The people of the martial world slandered his master, accusing him of murder, and his master eventually died with his name in disgrace. The old capital. Shen Du, a blacksmith's apprentice, wakes up at the age of six to find a short blade by his bedside. From then on, strange dreams follow him as he grows up. Until one day, a swordsman in green tells him that he has been chosen. Shen Du's life begins to change, and he sets out to uncover the secrets of h 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Then you should check out political intrigue novels, that new style of martial arts fiction. It's not old-fashioned, you should take a look, it's not for elementary school students.

12. 312 团 The Beloved Little Childhood Friend, The Bandit Bosses Can't Hide Anymore 团宠小青梅，山匪大佬们藏不住了 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reclusive experts + an ensemble cast's comeback] Everyone on Black Bandit Mountain has a special skill, but they've retired from the martial world to raise children. Who knew life after retirement would be anything but peaceful! Zhizhi goes fishing, and the fish leap right into her net? Zhizhi goes down the mountain and catches a notorious bandit? Zhizhi goes to the academy and makes a name for herself in a fight! Zhizhi goes to the capital, and, well... The realm falls into chaos, and the dyna 30.9kReads9.5Score5.3k14d adds

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    [Adorable Kid's Adventures: When the Whole Village Boss is Taking the Kid Out to Cause Trouble]🐾 Six-year-old Zhizhi's "Cheat Code" Daily Life▪️ After waiting by the river for half an hour, a school of fish lined up and jumped into her bamboo basket (actually, an old fisherman underwater used his internal energy to "summon" the fish).▪️ Encountering a robbery while buying rice down the mountain, she quickly tied up the notorious bandit like a dumpling and dragged him home (the bandit: This little girl's skills are more professional than the constables!).▪️ Being punished by standing in the academy to sweep fallen leaves, she swung the broom in a "hurricane-like sweep," piling the leaves into a neat square formation that amazed the teacher.▪️ While herding sheep, she picked up the wounded little boy Xue Che, and from then on, she had a little tagalong who could recite the "Three Character Classic."🔎 Xue Che's "Pupil Shock" Moment▫️ The One-Eared Uncle Listening to Chess: He could distinguish the hoofbeats of horses five miles away with his ear pressed to the ground, but he always pretended to be deaf and couldn't hear Zhizhi causing trouble.▫️ Grandma Wang cooking: Wearing a floral apron in front of the stove, she transforms into a master of disguise, changing faces like flipping through a book. Sister Lin picking mushrooms: She eats poisonous mushrooms as snacks and can easily concoct herbal soups to cure all poisons. Brother Li tilling the land: When his hoe splits rocks, the scars of his legendary "Broken Mountain Palm" technique are revealed on his sleeve. When the retirement village is caught in turmoil: Jianghu sects covet Zhizhi's "special constitution," but a night raid on the bandit mountain reveals: Uncle One-Ear feeding chickens at the village entrance, Grandma Wang drying plums, and Brother Li teaching Zhizhi about farming tools. Imperial guards investigating a "hidden force" witness Xue Che chasing butterflies with Zhizhi and Sister Lin weaving flower wreaths for her in a pastoral scene. The big shots raid a bandit den late at night, but in the morning, with dark circles under their eyes, they make sweet cakes for Zhizhi: "We can't let the child know we were beating people up again last night." 💞 Adorable ensemble cast and underlying plots ✅ Non-satisfying pacing: Zhizhi transforms from a "troublemaker" to a "darling of the group," melting the hearts of powerful figures with her innocence and wit. ✅ Childhood sweetheart development: Xue Che goes from a "fallen nobleman" to a "young general protecting her," a mutual protection filled with hidden sweetness and thorns. ✅ Powerful figures' contrast: One moment he's tossing food in the kitchen, the next he's leaping across rooftops; iconic scenes of his true identity being revealed are both hilarious and exciting. 📝 Highlights: "We originally planned to retire in the mountains until we died, until Zhizhi turned the martial arts world and the imperial court into her playground." "Don't ask why Black Bandit Mountain suddenly became the number one power in the world; the answer is that Zhizhi said she 'wanted a mountain where she could set off fireworks.'" (Tags: Ancient Romance | Cute Childhood Growth | Identity Revealed | Childhood Sweethearts | Light Martial Arts Intrigue)

13. 313 凌 Lingfeng Sword Song 凌风剑歌 Mu Yang in White木昜白衣Eastern Fantasy299k WordsOngoing [Fantasy + wuxia + swordsmanship + mystery + young hero + slow burn] The world of martial arts is vast, yet it has no place for the young. Yang Yizhi, a young man from Mingxi, enters the martial world full of ambition, only to be repeatedly hunted and manipulated by both the righteous and the wicked. The realm is in turmoil, the martial world is treacherous and unpredictable, and both the imperial court and the distant jianghu sink into darkness and chaos. In an unjust age, with broken rules and 15Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this book; it's worth reading.

14. 314 刀 The Swordsman’s Tale 刀客志 Young Master A Bai小生阿白Eastern Fantasy201k WordsCompleted They say that three thousand years ago, spiritual energy dried up, and the world knew no more of cultivating immortality. Only the jianghu and the imperial court remained, wandering this world alone through one generation after another. In the 343rd year of the Qi Dynasty, the court was corrupt and the people could barely survive. Righteous heroes across the jianghu organized the Beast Camp and called on the people to rise up. Dong Shan, its leader, proclaimed himself king. Thirteen exceptional 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    When it reaches 200,000 words, its title will be "No Gods in the World? I Cultivate Immortality Alone!"

15. 315 怒 The Angry Sea Rises 怒海潮生 Falling Steel Coin跌落锝钢镚Eastern Fantasy343k WordsOngoing I was born in the briny sea breeze and grew up on horseback in a bodyguard agency. For a century, the martial world has been split between the righteous and the wicked, while three generations of the imperial court have expanded its power through blood and steel. On my way back from a caravan escort, I saw salt smugglers bullying fishermen. I held back again and again. Then they shoved a pregnant woman to the ground, and at last my blade flashed. Who could have known the salt smugglers had the R 3Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 316 侠 The Hero on the Left, the Sword on the Right 侠左，剑右 Carefree Junior Uncle逍遥小师叔Eastern Fantasy5.7M WordsOngoing [Passion, strategy, and chivalry] In Great Chu, there was a town called Shili. Shili Town had a cripple named Lu Tianming. Since he pushed a little cart around the streets every day, writing letters home for people, the townsfolk liked to call him Scholar. One day, the top fighter in Shili Town died. Scholar reported it to the authorities, only to get caught up in a power struggle with undercurrents running deep. After that, a Sword God appeared in Shili Town. No one knew who he was. They only k 38.1kReads8.8Score3k14d adds

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    High quality, imaginative, intriguing, blind man, martial arts, imperial court, action-packed, with a system, ten miles away, a town with a cripple, ghostwriting family letters, you ask him, pen or sword? [Smirk]

17. 317 暗 Tales of the Dark River 暗河传 Zhou Munan周木楠Eastern Fantasy566k WordsCompleted The Dark River can assassinate imperial relatives in the capital and destroy powerful clans and sects in the wilds. It is the foremost assassin organization, feared by all martial world figures. But the Dark River's leader, the Grand Patriarch, is growing old, and his control over the organization is gradually slipping away. After the Grand Patriarch is gravely wounded during a mission to kill Tang Er, the second master of the Tang Clan, several family heads within the Dark River send assassins 7.1kReads9.3Score89314d adds
18. 318 令 Song of the Auspicious Moon 令月歌 Chang Han昶寒Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted During the Changqing era of the Great Qi dynasty, beneath the splendor of a golden age, danger lurked everywhere, and undercurrents surged. He was the jade-faced white crane who roamed freely beyond the frontier, and the orphaned son of a prince. When he returned to the palace one day, the winds shifted and the clouds gathered. The carefree years of his youth vanished, leaving only desolation. Brilliant and spirited, he wrote of lofty ambitions and won the admiration of the world. Behind his smi 13Reads8.4Score114d adds

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    "When I'm with you, I always feel it's fate that brought us together in love. But when I spend the rest of my life with you, I also believe that things are beyond our control, not just fate's." During the Changqing era of the Great Qi Dynasty, beneath the surface of prosperity and grandeur lay turbulent undercurrents and hidden dangers. He was a carefree, elegant man, a prince's orphan, who returned to the palace to stir up a storm. His carefree days vanished, leaving only desolation. He was exceptionally talented, unrestrained, and wrote with grand ambitions, earning the praise of the world. A smile masked by deep sorrow, ten years of darkness and gloom, were finally redeemed by an encounter with a celestial being in the borderlands. "He said he loved me as much as I loved him. We were like any other lovers in the world, mutually in love. What crime had he committed?" The world loved their story, but they knew nothing of their true story. Their story, only they themselves could tell.

19. 319 惊 What?! I've Become My Idol's Child 惊！我成了我担的孩子 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Mystery and crime-solving + rekindled romance + two powerful, devoted leads + sweet romance and a happy ending + father-son bonds + exhilarating wuxia] Ye Fuyao is the only male outer disciple in his sect, and the one nobody takes seriously. He’s bad at martial arts and not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Then a dream-come-true protagonist’s script falls right into his lap, and he becomes the beloved son of the idol he’s admired since childhood. Just like that, he lands a life of easy wi 984Reads8.2Score10114d adds

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    It features court intrigue and power struggles, as well as the world of martial arts and suspense.

20. 320 红 The Mortal World of the Jianghu 红尘江湖 Three Cups of Rough Wine三盏浊酒Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing The young man enters the martial world alone, surviving countless trials by the skin of his teeth. He seeks neither glory nor riches! He knows not how high the sky is or how deep the earth runs. For her, what does it matter if he forsakes the world? What does it matter if the whole world turns against him? He doesn’t care about any of it. Years later, someone asked him why he had entered the martial world. He answered with just six words: “Only to keep her safe...” 17Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    The first one perfectly matches. The second book contains elements of the martial arts world and the imperial court.

21. 321 刀 The Woodcutter Swordsman 刀侠砍柴人 Mingming from Walu Gou Village洼路沟村的明明Eastern Fantasy636k WordsCompleted A hidden gem for when you’re short on books. Read with caution if you’re busy: after chapter 20, you may find yourself staying up all night, unable to put it down. Huang Ming crawled out of a pile of corpses in a mass grave... Ten years later... He had thought he was pretty weak. But why were his enemies, who claimed to be first-rate martial artists, even weaker than him? 3.3kReads7.6Score30514d adds

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    Excellent, so captivating, I stayed up all night reading it and couldn't put it down even when I wanted to sleep. Highly recommended! This book just doesn't get many reviews due to lack of traffic; otherwise, it would be at least a 9.5 Out of 10.

22. 322 我 I Have a Few Too Many Secret Identities 我的马甲有亿点多 Listening to the Wind as Rain Falls听风来雨落Eastern Fantasy661k WordsCompleted Let me tell you something you probably won't believe. I'm Baixiaosheng, who knows everything under heaven, and I'm the leader of the continent's top organization. It's just that I have a few extra identities. Oh, and even the treasured sword in your hand might be me. If you still don't believe me, I'll just have to put on another secret identity and tell you again. 1.1kReads8.7Score10014d adds
23. 323 不 The Unwanted: I'm the Unwanted Commander, Taking Concubines in a Martial Arts Multiverse 不良人：我不良帅，综武纳妾 Tang Dynasty Taoist唐朝小道Anime Fanfiction414k WordsCompleted Li Xinghun transmigrates into a world of martial arts and receives a Master Thief System. From the start, the System grants him max-level Myriad Swords Return to the Origin, the Carefree Ascension Step, and the Art of Disguise. He steals Iron Horse Ice River and gains max-level Myriad Dao Senluo. He steals Yuan Tiangang’s heart and gains max-level Tiangang Art. He steals the Magic Music Treasure Box and gains the Great Shift of the Universe! He steals the Star of Ultimate Bliss and gains max-l 324Reads5.4Score—14d adds

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    Here, you can find everything from martial arts to imperial court.

24. 324 天 The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Afterword, The Water Margin: An Unofficial Tale 天龙后记，水浒别传 The Northern Dipper Shines Bright北斗长明Male-Channel Fanfiction912k WordsOngoing The story after Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, with even more fantasy. Picking up after the ending of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, this novel features Murong Fu, whose personality has been remade, as its protagonist. It follows Wang Yuyan, Duan Yu, Xu Zhu, the heroes of Liangshan, the Ming Cult, Cai Jing, Gao Qiu, Tong Guan, and many others, telling a story connected to Water Margin that takes place after Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Martial arts and Taoist sorcery coexist in this book. It aims to stay 42Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Take a look at this book

25. 325 绝 The Peerless Chivalrous Hero 绝世奇侠传 The Greatest of Heroes侠之大者Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [This is a slow-burn novel that only gets better as it goes. The main draw is a great read that stands the test of time!] Young hero Guo Yi rises to the pinnacle of the martial world. To uphold justice, he joins forces with his beloved Shui Rouqing to defeat the great evil of the martial world. But just as the mantis stalks the cicada, a hidden force lies in wait behind them, its vast web already spread… Is human nature ultimately good, or evil? The plot twists and turns, while a heroine even th 1.1kReads7.0Score10914d adds

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    It's finally finished! The best and most captivating martial arts novel on the entire internet, a masterpiece of martial arts fiction since Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng! It would be a shame not to recommend such an amazing martial arts novel; it's a complete waste! It rivals any of Tomato's first two million words of martial arts fiction! The plot is intricate and vivid, the characters are fully developed, and it has the stunning beauties you crave, the grand historical narrative you desire, the humanistic spirit you crave, the intrigue and treachery you crave, the beauty of humanity you crave, and the unparalleled martial arts skills you crave… A martial arts novel is also a magnificent social panorama. After reading it, you'll be hooked, suddenly recalling the masterpieces of Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng from your childhood, leaving you wanting more!

26. 326 斩 The First Blade to Slay Demons 斩鬼第一刀 The Greatest of Heroes侠之大者Eastern Fantasy202k WordsCompleted Want to see the greatest bone-cleaving blade in the martial world? This book offers you a different kind of martial world, a passionate tale of love and hatred unlike any other, and a strange martial-world story whose echoes will linger for days. 442Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 327 江 Werewolf in the Martial World: From Outsider to Mastermind 江湖狼人杀，从局外到主宰 Tai Moshen太末生Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Xiaolang, the greatest assassin under heaven and teacher of the Thirteen Wolves of Hentian, believes the highest level of killing is not to kill. Lord Hentian believes it is to stop killing with killing, while Yinlang, the youngest of the Thirteen Wolves, believes it is to kill no one and seek redemption. The jianghu is treacherous, and its warriors live by the blade. Different beliefs lead to different ends. What will become of Yinlang? (No System, no brainless antics, pure wuxia.) 41Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    The highest level of assassination

28. 328 暗 The Shadow War Between the Eastern Jin and the Sixteen Kingdoms 暗战之东晋与十六国 The Serpent's Ritual in the Americas美洲的祭礼之蛇Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing The title may not sound very much like a Tomato Novel, but the story is great. A descendant of the reborn Zhuge Liang marries a future female agent, a descendant of Sima Yi who has transmigrated into a woman with the same name? One of them goes undercover in Former Qin, while the other hunts spies in the Eastern Jin? And they have a female partner who transmigrated along with her body and disguises herself as a man to get things done? A villainess even brainwashes Xie Daoyun, the talented woman 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've already written over a million words of a spy thriller/political intrigue story featuring two female protagonists who time-travel to the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

29. 329 穿 The Eunuch Who Transmigrated into a Book Is Far Too Good at Reading the Room! 穿书太监太会审时度势了！ Runxi001润熙001Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Su Rui has transmigrated into a book... And not just any book, but a political intrigue novel where the power levels keep climbing. The catch is, the novel already has a protagonist of its own. So... How can you get by without a System? Luckily, Su Rui is a eunuch, and nimble enough to adapt. The books hold golden mansions, The books hold beauties, The books hold the answers. 72Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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    You tell me, how come this book fits the requirements so perfectly?

30. 330 文 The Ninth Prince: A Master of Letters and War 文韬武略九皇子 Y Ci JulyY辞七月Historical49k WordsCompleted Chen An, a powerless and disregarded former prince of the Zhou Wu Dynasty, rises to power with his father's schemes and support, then abdicates in favor of his own son, securing his position as Retired Emperor on a path of ruthless conquest. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Those of you experiencing a reading slump can click to take a look.

31. 331 大 The Night Wanderer of Great Yu 大虞夜归人 Wandering Fox流浪的狐狸Eastern Fantasy657k WordsCompleted Qin Feng transmigrates into the Great Yu Dynasty as the lecherous Prince Lu, stationed at the frontier. With the court in turmoil and three crown princes dying one after another, Qin Feng is forced to return to the capital, where everyone sees him as a useless crown prince. Within the court, brothers turn against one another, powerful ministers make their move, and martial world factions meddle in government affairs. Beyond the borders, the southern tribes raid and the Northern Rong invade, thre 23Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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    A man in the imperial court, a sword in the martial world

32. 332 我 I Transmigrated and Saw the Han Dynasty Fighting the Tang Dynasty 我一穿越就看见汉朝在打唐朝 Lü Bu Battles Li Yuanba吕布大战李元霸Historical221k WordsCompleted “A great general is born bold and brave, an autumn-water saber at his waist. I was a famous general of the Tang dynasty, so why am I fighting for the Han?” When Zhang Chuanyue first transmigrated, he thought he had arrived at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty. But the more he saw, the more he realized something was wrong. Why were there so many people from the Tang dynasty here too? Before long, he was watching Guan Yu fight Qin Qiong, Luo Cheng duel Zhao Yun, Lu Bu battle Li Yuanba, and Zhuge 140Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 333 霜 Frost Sword Sweeps Away the Breeze 霜剑扫清风 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Eastern Fantasy283k WordsCompleted The whole village was drenched in blood and reduced to ruins in a single day. Young Zhang He escaped a mountain of corpses and a sea of flames, clutching an unparalleled manual to his chest. From then on, he was a fugitive with nowhere to go. To conceal his lethal skills, he went into hiding at Wudang, content to serve as a young kitchen acolyte. Smoke and fire could not dim his soaring ambition. With a woodcutter's knife in hand, he secretly trained in peerless inner arts. One day, the disc 1.8kReads8.3Score13514d adds

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    A particularly exciting martial arts novel.

34. 334 从 Once Upon a Scholar: The Wei-Jin Era 从前有个书生：魏晋篇 Fang Hao房昊Historical103k WordsCompleted This manuscript is a collection of historical posts published on Weibo by viral author Fang Hao, organized and linked together around different eras after adding material that had not been published before. It is an entertaining introduction to history, with around 30% previously unreleased content. The manuscript is planned to span three or four volumes, the first of which covers the Wei and Jin dynasties. Most of the articles begin with “Once upon a time, there was a scholar.” The characters’ —Reads8.5Score—14d adds
35. 335 少 The Shaolin Kid and the Princess 少林小子与公主 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Set against the turmoil of the late Ming dynasty, the novel follows Lu Qingya, a lay disciple of Shaolin. He rises from weakness to strength, encountering one extraordinary opportunity after another. Through a remarkable bond with Emperor A Yue, he is chosen as the emperor's consort and battles the Jin forces. Meanwhile, a murder in the jianghu leads to a shocking secret: a peerless manual has appeared, one capable of commanding the entire martial world. When Lu Qingya accidentally obtains it, t 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New and great book recommendations, every single one is excellent!

36. 336 穿 I Transmigrated into a Cannon-Fodder Side Character, but the Heroine Is the Big Bad?! 穿书小炮灰，女主竟是大反派？ I Came Back to Life in 20232023我复活了Ancient Romance436k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a book + villain + high-martial-arts alternate world + multiple heroines + sly schemer + not a wish-fulfillment story] [Male readers curse me, female readers hate me, and readers want to punch me] Jun Moxiao transmigrated into a book and became the useless Sixth Prince. Then, with an omniscient perspective, he obtained a cultivation technique. He thought he could use his foreknowledge to get ahead, but who could have guessed that his arrival would change everything beyond reco 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese style, high martial arts, prince

37. 337 血 A Debt of Blood Must Be Repaid in Blood 血债血偿 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Urban1.3M WordsCompleted The alluring and mysterious Su Man arrives in the peaceful village of Qingshan with a purpose, launching a fierce pursuit of Chen Yan, the aloof, abstinent village doctor. Chen Yan remains unmoved, but when she faces mortal danger, he comes to her aid because they share a target for revenge. Starting with mutual exploitation and tests of each other's limits, they join forces time and again to fend off enemies from the city and unravel the conspiracy from years ago. Desire and genuine affection i 5Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 338 黑 The Black Bear Hero 黑熊奇侠 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy530k WordsCompleted Synopsis: During the Southern Song dynasty, Jiang Tiankuo, leader of the martial world, dies mysteriously at a martial arts gathering atop Mount Tai. His son, Jiang Zhenxiong, is accused by the Eight Great Sects of murdering his father and forced to leap from a cliff to escape. Rescued by a mysterious black bear, Jiang Zhenxiong masters the ancient martial art The True Scripture of the Black Bear in a hidden realm deep in the Qinling Mountains. He discovers that the Eight Great Sects had been de 33Reads—Score414d adds
39. 339 江 The Sun Is Shining on the Jianghu (2-Volume Set) 江湖天很晴(全2册) Yue Xing Xi月星汐Martial Arts369k WordsCompleted Campus queen Yue Xingxi takes on the jianghu, once again unleashing her mischievous magic and giving readers romance amid the tension and fun amid the thrills. As the book puts it: “Call it a comedy, and there’s horror; call it horror, and there’s romance; call it romance, and there’s mystery; call it mystery, and there’s action; call it action, and there’s art...” It doesn’t break your heart like "The Return of the Condor Heroes", nor stir your soul like "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils". "The Ji 25Reads9.2Score814d adds
40. 340 主 A Streamer Transmigrates and Becomes Emperor 主播穿越当皇帝 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Historical536k WordsCompleted Xia Xuanjing, a top martial arts game streamer, transmigrates while livestreaming a game completion into a “fan-fiction scenario” blending an apocalypse with a royal court setting. From the start, he becomes an emperor. To save the dynasty from the apocalypse, he joins forces with Su Xiao, a martial arts game streamer, using the livestream's godlike perspective to overcome one crisis after another and game martial arts to sweep through the jianghu. In the end, they discover that the entire world —Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 341 夜 Lord of the Night 夜幕之主 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted What’s so great about inheriting the throne? A kingdom you conquer yourself is the one you can rule with confidence. He commands Nightfall, one of the three great assassin organizations, and a single word from him decides who lives and dies. He also controls the Four Seas Merchant Alliance, one of the ten great trade guilds, and is richer than an entire nation. Once that useless prince leaves the capital, he soars like a dragon released into the sea. He raises the Banner of a Hundred Battles in 22.8kReads8.6Score2.1k14d adds

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    What's the point of inheriting the throne? A kingdom earned through one's own efforts is truly secure. Holding the Nightfall, one of the three major assassin organizations, his word decides life and death. Controlling the Four Seas Merchant Alliance, one of the ten major merchant guilds, his wealth rivals that of a nation. That seemingly useless prince, after leaving the capital, was like a dragon entering the sea, raising his banner of a hundred battles on that battlefield, heralding the arrival of an era of heroes. While other princes were still vying for the throne, he had already personally led his army to conquer the world. While ministers and officials were still condemning him, he already had hundreds of officials kneeling at his feet, reigning supreme.

42. 342 山 Sword Soul of the Mountains and Rivers 山河图剑魂 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy464k WordsCompleted The “Map of Mountains and Rivers” appears, sparking a struggle for possession between the Eight Great Sects and the Demon Cult. Young Lu Qingya, an orphan and heir to a reclusive swordsman, is drawn into the conflict after saving Cheng Suyi, the orphaned child of a swordsmith being hunted down. As they flee, the two decipher fragments of the “Map of Mountains and Rivers” and discover clues hidden within it to the former dynasty's dragon veins and the peerless martial art, the Nine Forms of Qian 24Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 343 剑 Chronicles of Swords and Storms in the Jianghu 剑行江湖风雨录 Fragrant Sword Rain飘香剑雨Eastern Fantasy268k WordsCompleted (A traditional, purely classical wuxia story + romance + thrilling revenge + feuds and grudges + love and hate + criminal investigations + treasure hunting) (This is not a fictional setting. It takes place during the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty. The platform automatically added the “alternate history” tag after the contract was signed.) Someone once asked: What is the jianghu? What is The Record of Wind and Rain? The jianghu is wherever people are. Where there are people, there are feuds and 107Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Yes, this is a pure ink-wash style ancient Chinese martial arts novel. It features the chivalrous spirit of heroes and heroines, stories of love, hate, and grudges, twists and turns, and battles of wits and courage between the martial arts world and the imperial court, involving the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard. It's a very good read. I hope all readers will support my work. If you like it, please add it to your bookshelf, rate and comment, and give me some suggestions! Thank you! [Laughs]

44. 344 正 The Immortal Maidens of Good and Evil 正邪仙女 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy472k WordsCompleted In the Eastern Immortal Realm, some immortals disregard the Heavenly Court's order and are condemned by righteous immortals, leading to a great battle. In the end, the evil immortals are defeated by the righteous ones and fall into the mortal realm, where they continue to commit evil. Eventually, the people are arrested by the police. This novel has just been released. Readers are welcome to enjoy it. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 345 三 Three Sisters in the Martial World 三姐妹的江湖 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy878k WordsCompleted During the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet of the Great Zhao Dynasty, ten-year-old Princess Li Jianing stood on tiptoe to pluck a lantern and witnessed Eunuch Zhao Wuji leading troops in a rebellion. The eldest princess, Li Xianglin, held off the enemy with her Mo Dao, while the second princess, Li Meiling, used a mechanical silver dart to kill their pursuers and help her little sister escape. After the three fell from a cliff, they were rescued by Sword Saint Ling Juexiao and went into seclusion at 8Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 346 阳 Pingyang Prefecture in the Sunlight 阳光下的平阳府 Yu Runliang雨润梁Historical1.2M WordsCompleted During the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, Wang Jinfu, a soldier from the South City Guard in Pingyang Prefecture, Shanxi (now Linfen and Yuncheng in Shanxi Province), left the military and became a constable in Pingyang Prefecture. Over the next twenty years, he shared both hardship and fortune with Zhao Jian, a chief officer in the Criminal Investigation Bureau, and Mo Yaozu, a merchant, as their fates rose and fell. Nearly a hundred characters reveal the lives, inner worlds, and faces of off 2.6kReads9.2Score40714d adds
47. 347 剑 The Sword Immortal’s Poetry Lies in Wine 剑仙诗在酒 Mu Xi Jun Xi木兮君兮Eastern Fantasy909k WordsOngoing Li Qingxi stretched and yawned. “Dad, I want to see the martial world, to see all the romance and beauty of life, climb Kunlun Mountain, see the Qiantang River tides, see...” “We’re broke. You’re not going anywhere,” his father said, sounding a little angry. Li Qingxi first offered incense to his mother, then knelt and kowtowed. “Mother, today your son is setting out to roam the martial world on horseback. Please watch over me along the way. I’ll only be gone for a year or so.” A sudden breeze b 861Reads—Score10014d adds

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    Li Taibai stretched and yawned, "Father—I want to see the world of martial arts, to see the romance and beauty, to climb Mount Kunlun, to see the Qiantang River tidal bore, to see..." "We have no money, you're not allowed to go anywhere—" his father said, slightly annoyed. Li Taibai first offered incense to his mother, then knelt and kowtowed, "Mother—your son is going to ride the martial world today. Please bless me along the way. I'll only be gone for a year or two." Suddenly, a gentle breeze brushed his face, and his mother's memorial tablet fell to the ground. Li Taibai hurriedly went to help it up, "Mother—I took your silence as consent, but you can't go back on your word now!" [Pure martial arts, no transcendence of the mortal world, no divine will. The historical background is fictional.]

48. 348 少 War Clouds over Shaolin 少林烽烟 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Historical941k WordsCompleted Amid the blood and fire of the Jingnan Campaign in the early Ming dynasty, the orphaned heir of a military family, burdened by a blood feud, takes refuge at Shaolin to seek the truth about his family and country, and the essence of martial arts, at this sacred home of Chan Buddhism and kung fu. He navigates the treacherous waters between the court’s agents, the heroes of the jianghu, Buddhist precepts, and secret plans to restore the fallen dynasty. Using the wisdom of military strategy, he aver 54Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 349 锦 A Long Song of the Embroidered Uniform Guard 锦衣长歌 Liu Kele刘可乐Historical2.0M WordsCompleted A true man should carry a three-foot sword, roam the world, and protect the land. Yet Emperor Hongwu gave Chang Ge a dagger. In the year Wushen, under the sixty-year cycle, the sun rose over the newly founded Great Ming. Countless demons lurking in the shadows stirred restlessly. Clad in brocade, Chang Ge became a sharp dagger, slaying evil and protecting the realm. Page by page, the history books recorded the illustrious names Zhu Yuanzhang, Ma Xiuying, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, and Liu Bowen. But C 2.3kReads9.0Score18814d adds
50. 350 少 Shaolin's Campaign to Destroy the Japanese Invaders 少林灭倭传 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy580k WordsCompleted During the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, Japanese pirates, then called “Wokou,” joined forces with rebel generals from coastal military garrisons to raid China’s southeastern coast, burning, killing, and looting, leaving the people homeless. At the imperial court’s request, Master Xuankong, abbot of Shaolin Temple, selects the monastery’s finest warrior monks and sends them south. They are led by “Iron Arm” Tansong, a former lay disciple with formidable martial skills and a troubled past he 54Reads—Score—14d adds

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