Wuxia, the Imperial Court, and the Jianghu. Get It? 武侠 朝廷 江湖 懂？

1. 151 从 Immortality Begins with The Return of the Condor Heroes 从神雕开始长生 Humble Green Bamboo虚心的青竹Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Immortality, no System. He transmigrates into The Return of the Condor Heroes and becomes a dragon-riding hero. To stay alive, he trains hard, changes the storyline, and fights for a chance to survive. Then he travels through several dynasties, witnessing the rise and fall of the martial arts world. 3.5kReads6.0Score184Shelves
2. 152 昆 The Last Survivor of Kunlun 昆仑未亡人 Old Fourth the Liquor Seller卖酒的老四Eastern Fantasy226k WordsCompleted When a great edifice is about to fall, monsters emerge in troubled times, and so do those who step forward to save it. Kunlun safeguards the foundations of the world, commands its dragon veins, controls its destiny, pacifies its mountains and rivers, and seals away the ghosts of the netherworld. Legend has it that Kunlun has nine heavenly levels, each with a path to ascend to heaven. Break through Kunlun's barrier, and you can transcend the mortal world and ascend to the heavens in a single step 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No entry for those under 30

3. 153 大 Ming Dynasty Embroidered Uniform Guard: Crushing the Martial World and Holding Sway at Court 大明锦衣卫：横推武侠，权倾朝野 Become a God Through the Left Path左道成神Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty, Imperial Guards, myriad realms, System, transmigration, Jin Yong, TV and film dramas, Gu Long, wuxia fan fiction, peerless swordsmanship, decisive and ruthless, power fantasy, sweeping across the martial world, court intrigue, wuxia crossover, immense political power, grandmaster of martial arts, Earthly Immortal, martial arts across the myriad realms, ruling the world, starting out as an unrivaled Imperial Guard, Ming Dynasty wuxia, Young Imperial Guards, slaying gods and demons, 1.4kReads—Score133Shelves

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   Starting as a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he rose step by step, gradually dominating the martial arts world.

4. 154 开 Invincible from the Start: I Open an Inn with a Young Girl and Wait for an Old Friend 开局无敌：和丫头开个客栈待故人 Jing Jiu敬酒Eastern Fantasy110k WordsCompleted [No System + invincible protagonist + inn + swordsmanship + martial world + loyalty and honor + court politics + Hundred Schools of Thought + supporting characters have lives of their own] On Nan Mountain, beside Tingyu City, stands the Waiting for the Wind Inn. Its owner has been waiting there for an old friend. Many people come and go, each spinning tales of the martial world and the stirring deeds of its heroes and heroines. But they all know that when the innkeeper draws his sword, he become 157Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [No system + invincible + inn + swordsmanship + martial arts world + brotherhood + imperial court + various schools of thought + even supporting characters have lives] On the southern mountain near Listening Rain City stands the Waiting for the Wind Inn, where an innkeeper waits for an old friend. Many people come and go, all depicting the martial arts world. But they all know that when the innkeeper draws his sword, he will be the master of the entire martial arts world.

5. 155 云 Atop the Cloudmist Peak 云渺之巅 Remembering the Misty Clouds忆云渺Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted On the Ningchuan Continent, eight towering mountains stand in the eight directions, guardians of the land. Each mountain gave rise to a unique sect and power. These peaks are not only symbols of authority and wisdom, but also the foundation of the Ningchuan Dynasty’s prosperity and stability for centuries. But the winds suddenly shift. The Yunmiao Sect, foremost among the eight great sects, is wiped out overnight by the Lu clan, the power brokers at court. As one of the few survivors of the Yunm 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It includes martial arts, the martial arts world, and the imperial court.

6. 156 神 The Hidden Record of The Return of the Condor Heroes 神雕侠隐录 So Bad I Can't Even Scratch My Feet菜得抠脚Male-Channel Fanfiction375k WordsCompleted In the tenth year of the Zhiyuan era, Xiangyang fell. Guo Jing and Huang Rong gave their lives for their country, the Condor Hero Yang Guo vanished from the martial world, and Master Jueyuan of Shaolin died of exhaustion. The old legends had ended, and new ones had yet to begin. As the Han dynasty crumbled and the martial world sank into its darkest hour, the Yuan court established the Di Ting Bureau, weaving a vast net in a vow to sever the last pillar of the Han people’s martial destiny. But 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Title] The Greatest Unresolved Regret in the Post-Condor Era!! He Saved the Entire Martial Arts World, Yet Nobody Remembers His Name😭 [Text] Sisters! I've broken down in tears!! I stayed up all night reading "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and cried through half a pack of tissues😭 It turns out that the nearly 100-year void in the martial arts world from Yang Guo's seclusion to Zhang Wuji's birth was filled by a man named Lu Changfeng with his entire life!! 🕯️When he took over Guo Jing's dying wish, no one told him how heavy this burden was—to protect not only the martial arts world, but also the flame of civilization🔥 ▪️And his way of protecting it was to live as a "shadow"🗡️He personally buried the name "Lu Changfeng"🌙becoming the only night watchman in the darkness▪️ 💔The most heartbreaking thing is—those he silently protected later became legends: ·In the back mountain of Shaolin, he told the lost youth "Go to Wudang Mountain." Later, that youth became Zhang Sanfeng👑 ·In the bloody battle of the Beggars' Sect, he handed the Dog-Beating Staff to the dying youth. Later, that youth became Shi Huolong🐉 ·In the secret chamber of Bright Peak, he protected the youth who had gone mad for seven days and seven nights. Later, that youth became Yang Dingtian🔥 ·At the Golden Summit of Emei, after he killed all the enemies, he quietly left. The woman who founded Emei was Guo Xiang⚔️ But what about him? History has no mention of him, the martial world has no mention of him, even the spark he ignited doesn't remember him. ▪️ ❤️‍🩹 The only one who remembers him is Yang Yaoqin, the girl from the Ancient Tomb—the successor of Little Dragon Girl. She said, "Even shadows need light. From now on, I will be your light." There were no grand declarations of love between them, only countless life-or-death moments: 🌪️ She braved the Miao region's Ten Thousand Poison Cave for him 🎶 He played his final melody on Mount Tai for her. "The Night Watchman doesn't need a name, but Lu Changfeng needs Yang Yaoqin." This line is practically my tear duct trigger 😭 ▪️ ✨Highlight Scene Warning: · Chapter 63: The First Appearance of Tai Chi! Zhang Sanfeng attains enlightenment in battle, while he guards the Wudang Mountain gate alone with his sword in the shadows. · Chapter 100: Yin and Yang United! He and she join forces to fight the Sunflower Patriarch, their moves breathtakingly beautiful. · Chapter 119: Passing on the Torch! He burned the register at the ancient temple in the Qinling Mountains, and in the firelight, he said: "This martial world, from now on, belongs to you." ▪️ 📖The most amazing Easter egg in this book👇 🔸Explains why Zhang Sanfeng never forgot Guo Xiang for a hundred years🔸Connects all the foreshadowing from "The Return of the Condor Heroes" to "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber"🔸Completes the founding secrets of the major sects🔸Even... Reveals the true origin of the "Sunflower Manual"! Jin Yong fans will be ecstatic!! ▪️ When I closed the book, I thought: If Yang Guo is the bright moon of the martial world🌙 and Guo Jing is the sun☀️, then what is Lu Changfeng? Perhaps he is the lamp that no one sees in the dead of night, yet illuminates the path for everyone— If you also believe: Some greatness never needs to be seen. If you want to read about a man who etched his name into the dust and left his legend to others, please don't miss this book‼ ️ 💌Reading Guide: ▪️Not a wish-fulfillment novel! It's the kind of profound martial arts novel that leaves you speechless for a long time after watching it. The romance is a gentle yet powerful tale with a lasting impact. The ensemble cast is superb, with every supporting character fully fleshed out. It has a rich historical feel and a grand scope.

7. 157 一 A Sword Comes from the Ninth Heaven 一剑九天来 The God of No-Nonsense不二的神Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Not your typical story + no System + no mindless power fantasy] "You say you've never seen a real dragon? Come on over, I've got one living inside me..." "You don't know what the three great schools' treasures are? What a coincidence, take a look at these things I've got..." "What! You still don't know who I am?" "I, Xu Qingbai, emerged from seclusion as a Confucian scholar and entered the world as a sword immortal. I cultivate both immortal and martial arts! One punch can shatter mountains and 21.5kReads8.4Score1.2kShelves

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   Youth, sword, martial arts world, imperial court, battlefield...

8. 158 明 Moonlit Flower 明月花 Immortal Xueming雪茗上仙Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted She once held back a thousand troops with a single sword. Her white robes stained with blood, she was breathtakingly beautiful, more stirring than the setting sun on the city wall. When the battle report reached the Northern Yan camp, the Yan Emperor dropped the wine cup in his hand. “How could a woman like this be hidden in my realm?” I vaguely remember: [They first met on a snowy night. With just a few words, she sent a band of thugs running and saved the escort convoy he was leading. The you 138Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   The female lead's white hair and red dress are aesthetically pleasing; she possesses unparalleled martial arts skills but has a tragic past, suffering immense torment between her beloved and her country. The plot is tight and concise, the writing is delicate and moving, and it balances heart-wrenching moments with satisfying ones—truly excellent.

9. 159 剑 Sword Immortal: Defying Fate and Cultivating Immortality, Starting at the Misty Rain Tower 剑仙：从烟雨楼开始逆天长生 Buddha Chasing Anime追番大佛Eastern Fantasy339k WordsOngoing Good-for-nothing? A fake! Young master of the Misty Rain Tower? The real deal! Immortal Sword Longevity System? Just awakened! Lin Yechen seemed to be a young master with a useless meridian, mocked by everyone in Yuzhou City. In truth, he was the mastermind stirring up turmoil across the jianghu. He awakened the System, transforming his useless meridian into a sword meridian, and shattered ten thousand arts with a single strike; He won over a young master who looked like a little girl, befriende —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   On the surface, he is the sickly eldest son of a wealthy merchant, but behind the scenes, he is the young master of the Misty Rain Pavilion, who has been lying low for seventeen years. With the help of the system, he breaks the seal, extends his lifespan, confronts corrupt officials, and destroys evil sects, forging his own unique path against all odds in the cracks between the imperial court and the martial world.

10. 160 满 After the Max-Level Dragon King Is Reborn as a General’s Orphan 满级龙王穿成将门遗孤后 Leisurely Guest in the Deep Mountains深山悠客Martial Arts444k WordsCompleted Xiao Hao, the commander of Huaxia's strongest special forces unit, the “Dragon Flame,” was known as the “Dragon King.” He transmigrated into the orphaned infant son of a disgraced, exiled general of the Dayun Dynasty, after the child's family had been slaughtered by a martial arts sect. The one who saved him was Sister Ran, the daughter of a prime minister and once his beloved. She had been renowned in the capital for both her talent and beauty, but now she was trapped in the entertainment quart 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What a pity! The cover and title ruined this book!

11. 161 我 My Martial Arts Rank Second to Last in the World 我的武功天下倒数第二 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸Eastern Fantasy132k WordsCompleted He is a swordsman known throughout the martial world as Gu Longfei, half man and half ghost, the greatest of sword masters. His swordsmanship is so fast that it’s impossible to see. Wherever he appears, corrupt officials and crooked villains all lose their heads. Never provoke him. Push him too far, and he can split into hundreds of clones to attack his enemies all at once. He is a terrifying swordsman, and his sword style is called the Yuqi Heavenly Sword, also known as the Living Dead Sword. I 69Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 162 刀 The Demon of Blade and Sword 刀剑魔 Yu Wuji宇无极Eastern Fantasy841k WordsOngoing In a turbulent martial world, the schemes of powerful ministers, the machinations of sinister cults, romantic entanglements, and choices between family and country all intertwine. Some pursue their obsession with martial arts manuals through every peril, some are trapped in a web of plots by blood feuds, and some struggle to survive amid political intrigue. The power struggle between Tang and Tibet and the tangled fates of those involved unfold together. There are no fixed lines between right an 566Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ensemble cast, martial arts, revenge, and political intrigue themes

13. 163 纵 Wielding My Sword Across Ten Thousand Miles, Starting as a Down-and-Out Killer 纵剑万里，从落魄杀手开始 Writer Number Seven七号写手Eastern Fantasy439k WordsCompleted [In short: Being an assassin is just the System's doing and a way to make a living. The protagonist isn't a cold-blooded selfish man; he's a knight-errant, not a puppet of an assassin organization. He decides for himself whom to kill and whom to spare. If that's not your thing, don't read.] This is a dazzling world. Martial artists cross rivers and seas and shatter mountains, while occultists manipulate yin and yang and the five elements, and divine the secrets of fate. The many schools and ways 11kReads8.9Score775Shelves

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    I highly recommend three martial arts novels with a strong sense of the martial arts world; don't miss any of them, they're excellent reads to test your skills.

14. 164 锦 The Brocade-Clad Cicada 锦衣天蝉 Liang Xiaoxian良小仙Eastern Fantasy484k WordsOngoing He wields the Heavenly Cicada Saber and wears the Flying Fish Robe… He suppresses the court, rides roughshod over the martial world, and slashes down foreign enemies… The Embroidered Uniform Guard: Those who collude with the enemy and betray the nation, execute! Those who disrupt the court, suppress! Those who rebel and plot treason, behead! Those who embezzle and take bribes, flog! Those who cause trouble in the martial world, crush! Those who invade our lands, kill! Years later, someone 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This should have met your requirements: a world of martial arts, a court of emperors, and foreign tribes! High-level martial arts skills, sharp intelligence, and a powerful faction; the protagonist eventually becomes the main antagonist!

15. 165 笑 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: The Great Ming Embroidered Guard 笑傲江湖之大明锦衣卫 A Bottle of Singing Sand一瓶响沙Male-Channel Fanfiction503k WordsOngoing Jiang Yue transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and into The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a notorious low-ranking officer in the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Yet he has a handsome, refined face, and keeps stealing the spotlight from the righteous sects at every turn! This novel follows The Smiling, Proud Wanderer as its main storyline, while bringing together stories from other works set in the same era, such as World's Finest and Changfeng Escort Agency. Characters include Ren Yingying, Yue Ling 3.2kReads6.3Score165Shelves

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    Is this okay?

16. 166 冷 Cold-Blooded, Yet Kind: Night Seventeen 冷血，有情，夜十七 Xiao Wei晓威Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted (No System) (No harem) (No mindless protagonist) (No tired tropes) (Character growth) (Immortal martial arts) (Cold-blooded) (Compassionate) (Decisive and ruthless) At six, Ye Shiqi's family was struck by disaster. A mysterious organization took him in and trained him. Through one perilous ordeal after another in an environment of brutal competition, he steadily grew into a dark assassin whose name made the whole world tremble. Calm, composed, and brilliant, he moved like a ghost. Though cold-bl 28.3kReads8.3Score3.3kShelves

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    This is a self-recommendation, purely my humble work. It's cold-blooded yet compassionate, about swordsmanship and decisive killing. It's not a system, not a saintly tale, and not a harem. The writing is passable; your feedback and guidance are welcome…

17. 167 死 Deathly Wuxia: I Conquer the Martial World in a Year 死亡武侠：一年杀穿武林 The Boy from the Beginning最初的少年Sports2.4M WordsCompleted [Demon King + Dark Fantasy + Shaw Brothers-Style Wuxia + Martial Arts Fanatic + Thrilling Fights + Online Game + Against the Grain] Gu Yuan, the peerless spear user on the Zhi Ge martial arts rankings, is reborn ten years in the past. After being kited to death in his previous life, he makes a decision: if you can't beat them, join them. The spear is the king of weapons and the foremost of the nine long arms. The arrow is the king of ranged attacks and the uncrowned ruler of the battlefield. He 5.1kReads7.2Score448Shelves

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    The latest and hottest martial arts novel, featuring a dark protagonist who is an absolute martial arts fanatic and, unusually, doesn't practice swordsmanship. Welcome to read and appreciate it.

18. 168 凡 Mortal Roots 凡根 Xiao Wei晓威Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted He was once a boy in the mountains. He never knew why people were born into different ranks, but because he was told he had no immortal roots, he was doomed to remain beneath others forever, without even the right to dream of changing his fate. His only family left him to seek the path to eternal life, and he had to smile as he sent them off, only to turn away with tears in his eyes. Yet he firmly believed: Heaven and earth are the board, and I am a pawn. My steps may be slow, but I will never r 5.7kReads8.6Score473Shelves
19. 169 欺 You Dare Bully My Disciple? Do You Really Think I Only Know How to Teach? 欺我弟子，你真以为我只会教书？ Yu Laojiu余老九Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted (The new novel The True Immortal of the Dao is now serializing. If you’re interested, check out Lao Jiu’s profile.) There is a small school in Longquan Town. And there is a Mr. Xu at the school. In this sealed-off land of Jiuzhou, he steadily pioneers the Way of Letters, passes down the teachings of the Dao, and enlightens otherworldly beings, transforming them into spirit folk. At last, Jiuzhou enters a golden age. Then one day, Jiuzhou shatters, and the Divine Land sinks. Mr. Xu stands alone w 30.1kReads8.8Score2.5kShelves

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    I personally think it's pretty good; it has elements of martial arts, the imperial court, and the martial world.

20. 170 天 Lord of the Mortal World in Tianlong 天龙尘主 Dwelling North of South Mountain南山北居Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted In middle age, he dreams of the Song Dynasty and awakens in the Shaolin Temple, where a master takes him in and secretly reveals the secrets of Heaven. Will he climb to great heights and roam the world at ease, or spend a peaceful life by the lamp, devoted to Buddha? In his previous life, he was a drudge, and a moment of leisure was hard to come by. If he has the chance in this life, why not live freely? Yet the surging tide of history sweeps him along, time and again. Unwilling to live an ordin 100Reads8.6Score217Shelves

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    The martial arts world is not just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social interactions.

21. 171 世 The Fierce Heir: This Young Lady Is Mine 世子凶猛：这个小娘子，我抢定了 Fruit Wine Beneath the Moon月下果子酒Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Original novel of the short drama “The Heir Is Fierce: I’m Claiming This Young Lady” One moment he opens his eyes, and he’s in Great Yan. Yang Shu is quite pleased with his identity: the sole heir of the Prince of Dingguo’s household. The emperor suspects him and the noble families shun him, but that’s no big deal. He’ll just rebel. If you’re going to be a spoiled young master, you have to act like one. First, beat up your future father-in-law... Second, smash up a gambling den... And third, sna 14kReads8.5Score883Shelves

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    Emperor, what did you say? No single woman.

22. 172 追 Chasing Wind Tower 追风楼 Illiterate Sun文盲孙Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Wuxia + Passion + Assassins + Comedy + Multiple Protagonists] There are no sword strikes that split the heavens here, only bodies that achieve sainthood! They are the shadows of the Heavenly Dao Sect, and a band of grim reapers wandering the mortal world! Everyone who makes it out of here alive has a story to tell. 1.6kReads8.8Score102Shelves

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23. 173 最 The Strongest Golden Finger: Nurturing a Trillion Immortal Emperors Every Day 最强金手指，每天蕴育万亿仙帝 A Pig Striving for Greatness一只拼搏向上的猪Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Tyrant + endless troops + conquest + countless beauties + ultimate thrills] Qin Zheng transmigrates into a fantasy world and becomes the emperor of Great Qin. He obtains a reincarnation pool for attribute-based troops, which can nurture a million soldiers every day with attributes such as destruction, time, space, curses, souls, and light and shadow! [Destruction-attribute troops are like walking bolts of divine destruction. Wherever they pass, the heavens collapse and the earth is shattered!] 29.6kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves

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    You can read it little by little, no rush, it's a good book.

24. 174 你 You All Chase After the Heroine? I’ll Marry the Demon Queen! 你们都追女主？那女魔头我娶走了 Paper Parcel纸包Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [One heroine + everyday affection + guaranteed sweetness + cultivation system + grand setting] Shen Yi'an transmigrates into a rather outrageous novel. Born into the world, he discovers that he’s the original protagonist, the one with a massive green hat hanging over his head: the Sixth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu! The second, third, fourth, and nth male leads all like the heroine. Whoever wants that whole field of green can have it. I don’t. You’re all going after 119.6kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves

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    He transmigrates into the male protagonist of a novel who's been cheated on by a woman, decisively abandons the female lead, and steals away the female demon! While others fight over love, he and the female demon are all lovey-dovey and sweet. This unconventional Xianxia romance is something to behold!

25. 175 鬼 Dawn Over Guigu 鬼谷破晓传 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia fantasy, no System, no transmigration, no fanfiction, no wild flights of fancy, rich historical knowledge, tightly plotted story, a tribute to traditional martial arts, a work of conscience] One thought separates ascension from demonic corruption. Defy the heavens, and live forever, undying. If you ask where the path to immortality lies, look to the ninefold Kunlun, ninefold abyss. A young swordsman bearing the weight of his family's vengeance ventures through the martial worl 3kReads8.7Score339Shelves

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    Who says martial arts fiction is dead? Sparks are flying everywhere! I stumbled upon this new book and was pleasantly surprised. The writing is clear and concise, the concept grand, the plot meticulously crafted, and the foreshadowing intricate. It captures the essence of traditional martial arts fiction, and its world-building is particularly remarkable, closely resembling ancient Chinese history. It's clear the author has put considerable effort into understanding the Warring States period and the Tang and Song dynasties; all official titles and place names have their sources. What also impressed me was that at 350,000 words, despite the relatively low readership, the author is still consistently updating—a rare feat. I must support it! Highly recommended.

26. 176 姐 Brother-in-Law, Take Me to Become an Immortal! 姐夫，带我成仙！ Boundless Mind心境无极Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted Scheming and strategic mind games + status-screen upgrades + an invincible son-in-law A year ago, Lin Ruobing said: “Li Lan, you good-for-nothing martial artist have no fame or accomplishments. My sister is a martial arts prodigy and the daughter of a general who guards the nation. What makes you think you can marry her?” A year later, Lin Ruobing said: “Brother-in-law, take me with you to become an immortal!” He transmigrates to the Great Li Dynasty, where martial prowess reigns supreme. He cha 9.8kReads7.2Score730Shelves

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    (Single female lead - daily romance - guaranteed sweetness - cultivation system - grand background) Shen Yi'an transmigrated into a somewhat unconventional novel. From birth, he discovered he was the male lead number one, the sixth prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu, with a cuckold's horns on his head! Second, third, fourth, and Nth male leads all liked the female lead. Whoever wanted this cuckold's horns could have it; he didn't want it. You all went after the female lead? Then I'll marry the female demon. While you were still fighting over her, the female demon was already whining in my arms, begging me not to bully her. Just when you thought you were about to succeed, the female demon had already celebrated our first wedding anniversary.

27. 177 护 Defending the Nation: Starting by Saving the Empress 护国：从救下皇后开始 Leisurely Guest in the Deep Mountains深山悠客Historical703k WordsCompleted Liu Yi, the elite special forces “Wolf King,” transmigrates into the body of a discarded prince’s guard. Leading three hundred cavalrymen, he rescues the rebel leader Lin Xue and captures the palace. They seal their alliance with blood: “You abandon the throne, and I’ll take it!” In two years, they crush the rich and powerful; in three, they unify the country, then ride beyond the borders of the Han realm. On their wedding night, Lin Xue slips off her phoenix robe. “I don’t want to be empress. I 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A truly grand-scale battle for supremacy, a book that has been severely underestimated!

28. 178 少 The Young Judge of Cases 少年青天断案录 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Mystery567k WordsCompleted [Mystery and Crime Solving] [Court and Jianghu] [Political Scheming and Wits]… A bizarre, earth-shaking case shattered twenty-seven years of peace in the Great Yan Dynasty. In a single day, three prefects of Jingnan Circuit died under mysterious circumstances. Xu Xinghe, the nineteen-year-old Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, was entrusted with the task in a moment of crisis and sent to investigate the southern frontier with the emperor’s sword. After enduring countless dangers and pain 2.6kReads—Score216Shelves

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    These two books can be read as two separate volumes, sharing the same background: one depicts the power struggles and wars that usher in a golden age, while the other revolves around unsolved mysteries and unresolved issues during peaceful times.

29. 179 文 Text-Based Wuxia, Starting with Calling My Enemy Father 文字武侠，从认贼作父开始 Handsome Shu舒大帅Urban151k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Text-Based Game] [Fully Handwritten] [High Martial] [Affects Reality] By chance, Shu Tiange comes across a text-based game called Jianghu. To his astonishment, the game can affect reality, bringing not only death, but also immortality and power. Luckily, he's one of the chosen few, with an equipment slot that follows him everywhere! You equipped 'Aerospace Steel'. Constitution +5. You gained the Diamond-Body Protection effect. You equipped 'Jade Tree Mecha'. Arm Strength is now fixed at 26Reads—Score169Shelves

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    A martial arts game disguised as an online game, purely in the style of the Jianghu (martial arts world). Seeing the Confucian school, it seems the imperial court has many masters.

30. 180 游 Game Invasion: From the Start, I Master Baji and Become the Ultimate Demon Slayer 游戏入侵：开局八极，极道降魔 Currently Cultivating正在修行时Eastern Fantasy510k WordsOngoing [Game invasion, not mindless power fantasy, a partly ensemble cast, ancient martial arts, martial arts fanatic, no CP, leveling up, gaming, lone wolf] Bonus chapter rule: one bonus chapter for every 200 requests for updates. The real world is suddenly invaded by a metaverse game, and countless people go missing. Gao Jin transmigrates into this world with nothing to his name and old injuries weighing him down. He can only scrape by by reclaiming land and growing immortal beans. First shareholder: 1.8kReads—Score167Shelves

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    Hardcore martial arts, self-taught martial arts, set in the late Chu Dynasty, not mindless fun, with well-developed character arcs, including figures from the Three Kingdoms period, and set against the backdrop of the Western Chu Dynasty, avoiding stereotypical portrayals.

31. 181 将 The General's Tears 将军的眼泪 Useless Aji没用阿吉Eastern Fantasy426k WordsCompleted [Wen-style anti-traditional martial arts + nonlinear storytelling + ensemble cast and factions + love of country and home + youthful heroes + the greatest under heaven] A novel that encompasses nearly every kind of martial arts fiction. At the turn of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Blood-Drinker General slaughters the Taiping Sect in Sichuan to seize the Manual of Chaos. This gradually gives rise to countless strange and uncanny tales of the martial world, weaving a poignant historical legend 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I understand, it fits perfectly.

32. 182 山 Mountains and Rivers as Blades 山河为刀 Long Chen Haha龙晨哈哈Historical406k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue] [Jinyiwei] [Single Heroine] [Crime Solving] [A Mix of Catharsis and Heartbreak] [Blood Feud] [Happy Ending] The sharpest blade of the Jinyiwei never wastes words. Chu Sheng, a thousand-household commander in the Northern Branch of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, leaves no one alive beneath his blade. No one knows that when he was nine, the entire Chu family was unjustly slaughtered. He crawled out of the blood and hid his revenge for fifteen years, waiting for the day he coul 23Reads—Score124Shelves

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    The Imperial Guard Chu Sheng, ruthless and decisive, spent fifteen years clearing his father's name; Shen Zhiwei waited for him with half a white plum blossom. Investigating counterfeit silver from the Eastern Depot, a bittersweet tale of love and betrayal, you'll be hooked from the moment you open the book.

33. 183 天 My Peerless Talent Made Me the Empress's Right-Hand Man 天资绝世的我成为女帝的肱骨之臣 Writing While Riding Backward on a Donkey提笔倒骑驴Eastern Fantasy199k WordsOngoing [Genius]+ [The Martial World]+ [The Imperial Court]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Nearly Invincible] “When the people are cast aside, heaven and earth become the board.” Court intrigue clashes like cold iron, grudges and passions in the martial world thread like silk along a blade, and the joys and sorrows of common folk rise and fall like drifting dust. Billions of lives are porcelain pieces on a vast scale, moved across a board of deep black and vermilion. Each time jade fingers set a piece down, spa 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All three books are pretty good.

34. 184 武 Wuxia Invades, and I Awaken a Lord System 武侠入侵，我觉醒了领主系统 Daoist Master Yu Gang玉刚道长Martial Arts238k WordsOngoing [Sect Building] [Comprehensive Martial Arts World] [Taking and Training Disciples] [Player Competition] [Instance Exploration] The martial arts game Peerless Jianghu has descended upon Huaxia, Blue Star. Ye Xuan, a martial arts enthusiast, earns the chance to enter the game world. He fails to make the most of his three chances to choose a sect from the start, and the System assigns him to a sect with nothing going for it. On his very first day in the game, his master kicks the bucket. As the sol 245Reads—Score387Shelves

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    A blend of martial arts and domestic politics: the rise of a lone commander.

35. 185 士 The Splendor of Scholars 士子风华 Dust and Mud尘泥Historical503k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue] + [Alternate history] Li Jinxing transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, just as Zhu Yuanzhang has ascended the throne. The Huai River faction’s nobles and veteran meritorious officials are stirring up trouble at court... Six or seven years pass, and officials at court come and go in quick succession. Li Jinxing rises to the position of chancellor. Eight years later, Zhu Yuanzhang abolishes the office of chancellor. Li Shanchang is gone, Hu Weiyong is gone, and most of the marqui 26Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Recommended from top to bottom! ① *Jinghong* - Fantasy/Xianxia - This is currently my favorite novel. Strengths: Single (or no) female lead; not a wish-fulfillment story; dramatic plot twists; all characters are intelligent; rigorous logic, humorous writing style, a truly exceptional book. Weaknesses: "A sudden downfall in the mortal world, who knew it was a short story?" (Quoted from a *Jinghong* review). Generally updated twice a day, each chapter less than 2300 words, update time—the underworld. But regardless, the flaws don't detract from the overall excellence. ② *Shizi Fenghua* - Alternate History - When falsehood is taken for truth, truth becomes falsehood; when nothingness is taken for existence, existence becomes nothingness. Strengths: Respects history overall while innovating in content; understands some important historical events while offering unique content; the author is approachable and eager to listen to readers; currently my favorite historical novel. Disadvantages: The book is new and not yet fully "mature," but precisely because of this, joining us now makes you a veteran, allowing for close interaction with the author—isn't that great? I would call it "the future star of Tomato historical fiction." ③ *Tian Yuan* - Traditional Fantasy - Always believe that traditional beauty will bloom again. Advantages: Although traditional, it's not a harem novel; although the plot lacks surprises, it's definitely not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. Perhaps simplicity is the true essence! Disadvantages: No surprises, plain and unadorned; a truly newly opened book, updated twice daily, usually from 5 to 7 PM, waiting for updates can be agonizing. ④ *The Resigned Prince, I Write a Hundred Dynasties' Empress Appearance in Rouge Review* - System Brainstorming - "Awesome" is the only word, I'll only say it once. Advantages: Mindless wish-fulfillment story; super harem; pure enjoyment, no brain required, suitable for relaxing and immersive reading when tired; everyone gets a share, three thousand beauties, fulfilling every reader's dream of having three wives and four concubines. Disadvantages: A brain is a good thing, but it doesn't have one... ⑤ "The Cicada's Song Sends Yang West" - Fantasy Xianxia - Best enjoyed in conjunction with "Jing Hong", Yin and Yang in harmony bring forth all things! Other works are similar to "Jing Hong".

36. 186 天 Heavenly Abyss 天渊 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing (The print edition has been published and is available to buy online) A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called the Heavenly Abyss. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, Chen Qingyuan has emerged from the forbidden zone alive, but his cultivation has been destroyed and his spiritual roots severed. With his beloved breaking off their engagement and the various sects bullying him, what is Chen Qingyuan supposed to do? “Chen Qingyuan, you have tw 981.4kReads9.4Score102.3kShelves
37. 187 白 White Robe Tower 白衣楼 Song Qingyi宋青衣Eastern Fantasy352k WordsCompleted What is the martial world? It is wandering the ends of the earth with a sword in hand, bold spirits beneath the open sky, young hearts ablaze and old hermits in seclusion. It is blades flashing and swords clashing, a jug of strong wine, and leaves drifting down. This is the martial world. After transmigrating as the young master of an assassin organization, how will he make his way through his own martial world? "Invincible Father + Alternate World + Low-Level Martial Arts + No Female Lead + No 5kReads8.9Score368Shelves

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    This book has a martial arts world

38. 188 七 Seven Days of Possession 七日着魔 Brick Fun砖乐Eastern Fantasy707k WordsOngoing Demons are temptation and desire, chaos and disorder, destruction and upheaval. Demons dwell in the obsessions of all things; anything can become demonic. So long as all things endure, the demonic path will endure. After the protagonist’s corpse lay unclaimed for seven days, he awoke on the seventh day and forged a demonic body. Since Heaven has given me this chance to live again, rather than remain one of the numb masses in this mortal world, I would rather become the one and only primordial de 2.5kReads9.2Score300Shelves

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    The Qianlong court had "three sharp knives." The first was the Six Doors, which commanded all local government offices; the second was the Jingwutai, specializing in handling disputes and disturbances within the martial arts world; and the third, and most feared, was the Jishichang (Imperial Investigation Bureau). This agency was headed by eunuchs and directly subordinate to the Qiankang Emperor. [What][What]

39. 189 大 Great Tang: If You Won’t Rebel, Father, Then I Will! 大唐：父亲您不造反，我造反！ Darn Spider扑街蜘蛛呀Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Ruthless and decisive]+ [Golden finger]+ [Conquest and expansion]+ [Industrial Revolution]+ [Age of Discovery] Also known as The Crown Prince Should Stop Competing, the Tang Dynasty Already Has Nine Dragons in One Court, Tang Dynasty: Father, You’re This Old, How Can You Still Sleep?, and I, Li Chengqian, the Steadiest Crown Prince in History. He transmigrates to a parallel Tang Dynasty and becomes Li Chengqian, still the heir of the Prince of Qin’s household. Faced with Li Shimin’s indecision, 13kReads8.6Score785Shelves

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    It's a really good historical novel, I highly recommend it to your lovely child, I think you'll love it too.

40. 190 震 Shocking! The Demon Lord Is Actually My Mom? Time to Slack Off! 震惊！魔尊竟是我老妈，开摆咯！ Enforcer No. 007007号执法者Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a fantasy world, Lu Nianli became the heir to the Prince of Zhenbei of the Dafeng Dynasty. Born with a useless body and unable to cultivate, he was forced to become the dynasty’s number one wastrel, and obtained a Slacking Off System. As long as he slacks off, he can earn rewards: the world’s foremost intelligence agency, the All-Knowing Hall; the peerless assassins, the Six Sword Servants; the legendary sword, Heaven’s Question; the Snow Dragon Cavalry, renowned across 76.8kReads9.0Score10.1kShelves
41. 191 开 From the Start, I Snatch the Righteous Alliance Leader's Bride and Set Out to Become the Greatest Demon Lord 开局抢亲正道盟主，势做第一魔头 One-Winged Night Hawk断翅的夜鹰Eastern Fantasy114k WordsOngoing [Fantasy wuxia, System and transmigration, hilarious wish fulfillment, high-martial world, villainous demon, otherworldly continent, fast-paced] After a decade of training by a hundred elite specialists from different worlds, Lu Xuanze arrives with Xiaoya, a mysterious intelligent System known as the Otherworld Conquest System. He transmigrates to a fascinating fantasy wuxia world where the righteous and demonic paths are at odds. This is a high-martial continent where might makes right and con 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It meets all the criteria, and I highly recommend it.

42. 192 我 I'm Already Invincible Under Heaven, and Only Now I'm Supposed to Fight for the Throne? 我都天下无敌了，才开始夺嫡？ Waist Yodeler腰德尔人Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible + never hides his strength + no System + nine princes vie for the throne + steamrolling everything + instant attacks + kills everyone on sight + conceptual powers] Jiang Ning transmigrates into the Great Xia Dynasty as its Ninth Prince, blessed with heaven-defying talent. After ten years of traveling the martial world, he returns with the potential to stand unrivaled beneath the heavens. Before Jiang Ning's absolute might, every scheme and plot falls apart in an instant. During the s 23kReads7.2Score1.6kShelves

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    [You should savor this book]: After his mother was framed and his maternal clan was suppressed, the Ninth Prince's first act upon returning to the capital was to seek justice for his family. He did not engage in political maneuvering with court officials or vie for power with other princes; he only let his strength speak for itself, swiftly eliminating the provocateurs and intimidating the entire court.

43. 193 漠 Ten Thousand Souls of the Northern Garrison in the Desolate Lands of Mobei 漠北凄凉地十万镇北魂 Da Long Xiong A大垄兄啊Historical555k WordsCompleted This book has been adapted into a full-cast audio drama. It’s even more thrilling to listen to! [A historical novel in the vein of Sword Snow Stride] A conspiracy against the Prince of Beiliang destroys his household, and the souls of a hundred thousand Northern Guard soldiers perish on Mang Mountain. But that is only the beginning…! Wu Hanye, the sole surviving heir of the Prince of Beiliang’s household, escapes disaster thanks to his father’s advance arrangements. As a transmigrator, he invest 7.9kReads7.2Score186Shelves

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    It meets all the criteria; it's an absolutely great book.

44. 194 大 Great Jing: One Shot Stands Supreme 大靖：一枪独尊 Blue and White蓝中白Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate History] [History] [Wulin] [Court Politics] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] Li Yun, a modern mercenary and assassin nicknamed the “Dark God of Slaughter,” transmigrates into the body of a foolish young master from a general’s family, just as he is getting married in the unfamiliar Jing Dynasty. He’s been a fool for ten years, enduring endless ridicule and humiliation. Then he awakens, finally able to vent his frustrations, and shocks the world! Unmatched with a spear, unrivaled beneat 3.5kReads8.3Score281Shelves

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    Try this one [heart emoji]

45. 195 无 With No One to Help Me Reach the Clouds, I Climb to the Peak with the System 无人扶我青云志，我靠系统登巅峰 Fist Power Is Power拳力即是权力Eastern Fantasy335k WordsCompleted [Killing enemies grants experience + decisive and ruthless] An ordinary man suddenly transmigrated into a high-martial fantasy world. The strong prey on the weak, and human life is as worthless as grass? Fortunately, he had a Slaughter Point-Allocation System to rely on. Slay demons and slaughter enemies, proving the Dao through killing! Carve out a path to invincibility! 931Reads8.1Score122Shelves

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    This one fits the bill quite well.

46. 196 慕 Murong Fu's Love Tribulations in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber 慕容复的倚天情劫 Venerable Flowing Sand流沙尊者Male-Channel Fanfiction152k WordsCompleted The story is complete. No System, one heroine, and no body-swapping. “Easily defeated?” “All hype?” With Zhang Wuji at his left hand and Zhao Min at his right, Murong Fu transmigrates into The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. “The world’s fortunes ebb and flow, divided for long ages before uniting, and united for long ages before dividing. And I, Murong Fu, will make the winning move at this turning point!” Prince Liang’s assessment: “Murong Fu appears refined and courteous, but beneath the surfa 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a martial arts strategy story. The first two chapters are slow-burn, and it's not a harem, system, or swap-character novel. "Easily defeated?" "A hollow reputation?" With Wuji on his left and Zhao Min on his right, Murong Fu transmigrates into *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber*. He vows to avenge the humiliation of *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* in this new world: "The world's affairs, after a long period of division, will unite; after a long period of unity, will divide. And I, Murong Fu, will make a decisive move during this period of division and unity!" Watch as Murong Fu turns the tables in the martial world and overturns fate!

47. 197 你 You’re a Street Tough, So How Can You Be a Teacher? 你一个泼皮，当教员它合适吗 The Banyan Tree in My Hometown故乡的榕树Eastern Fantasy507k WordsOngoing [Wild ideas + Arrays + Brewing + Musical Medicine + Voice Transmission Talismans + Spirit Beasts] He transmigrates into the body of a rascal on a cultivation continent. The rascal's nature? He does nothing but lie low, living a miserable life. What's the point of cultivating immortality? His motto: Whenever I make a move, someone wins and someone dies! A nobody at the bottom of society, the rascal meets a benefactor and tackles every task with courage and care. With his many skills, he enjoys a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is what a man should be like: able to drive, cook for himself, start earning a little money, tired of comparing himself to others, doesn't like to be overly serious, can tolerate being treated casually, can tolerate lies, and will treat himself well in the future; everyone else is just a supporting character. [Smirk]

48. 198 穿 I Transmigrated into The Return of the Condor Heroes and Saved Liu Yifei from the Start 穿越神雕，开局拯救刘天仙 318 Visitor318体验者Male-Channel Fanfiction393k WordsOngoing Whoever transmigrates to the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes would want to save the person who leaves everyone with regrets! For nine out of ten people, that person is probably her. Zhou Tao transmigrates to the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes and activates a System. He leads a whole group of beauties to conquer heaven and earth! 176Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is great! I've been following this book for over a month now, a true avid reader of over ten years. Highly recommended! [Thinking][Smirking]

49. 199 春 Spring and Autumn Pavilion 春秋阁 Pine Pavilion松阁Eastern Fantasy271k WordsOngoing [Traditional xianxia] [One heroine] [The martial world and the imperial court] [Ensemble cast] [Sword cultivators] Beyond the martial world and the imperial court lies a little-known power called the Spring and Autumn Pavilion. Its master, Chen Zipao, is peerlessly charismatic yet little known to the world. From the shadows, he commands intelligence and decides who lives and dies. What no one knows is that there is another person behind the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, its true master. A young sw 82Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That must be a hidden force outside the official court and the martial world, called the "Spring and Autumn Pavilion." The Pavilion Master, Chen Zipao, is a peerless figure, yet little known, secretly holding intelligence and deciding life and death. What the world doesn't know is that behind the Spring and Autumn Pavilion lies another, the true master. In the martial world, there is a young female swordswoman, a contemporary prodigy, yet she never reveals her true face. In the Chenliu Prince's Mansion, there is a (a spoiled, dissolute young master), who is summoned to the capital by imperial decree to stir up trouble. What does it mean to have no clothes? It means we have no clothes, for we share the same robes.

50. 200 千 Emperor Huizong of Song, the Greatest Emperor of All Time 千古一帝宋徽宗 318 Visitor318体验者Historical323k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, just as Lin Chong mistakenly enters the White Tiger Hall. As an upstanding young man from the 21st century, he absolutely can't let the tragedy happen again. With Water Margin in hand, he has all the heroes at his fingertips. Awake, he wields power over all under heaven; drunk, he rests with beauties in his arms. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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