Looking for Stories About the Jianghu, Where Both the Hero and Heroine Are Renowned and Powerful 想看那种关于江湖的，男女主在江湖中都有威名势力

1. 1 五 The Five Heroes Inn 五侠客栈 Lucky Carp Dudu锦鲤嘟嘟Eastern Fantasy337k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Traditional martial arts] [No transmigration] [No System] [Ensemble cast] [No harem] [Secret identities] Twelve years ago A young swordsman burst onto the scene from Mount Cangwu. In just four years, he reached the pinnacle of the martial world, only to fall from grace in a single day. From then on, his fate was unknown, and chaos engulfed the martial world. Twelve years later The sudden appearance of the Sword of Heaven stirs up waves across the martial world once again 4.3kReads8.0Score395Shelves

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   Pure martial arts story: The greatest male protagonist in the world retires, only to be resurrected by the female protagonist. Single female lead, completed.

2. 2 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.4kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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   You absolutely must read these two martial arts novels! They're pure ancient romance, no time travel, no system. Both are incredibly good, highly recommended!

3. 3 武 Martial Arts School Graduate 武校毕业生 Yu Xiaoyan预小言Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Martial arts school / traditional martial arts / realistic / passionate / brotherhood / jianghu Adapted from real experiences. No fantasy, no System, and no cheats. A true-to-life portrayal of what life at a martial arts school is really like. A boy defies his family's objections to pursue his martial arts dream. Day after day, he trains relentlessly at school, enduring the long, monotonous years of practice alongside his fellow students and brothers. After graduation, he enters the wider world, 742Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Based on true events and inspired by a renowned martial arts school in China, this story follows a group of young people who leave their hometowns to train at a martial arts school. They dedicate their youth there, supporting and competing with each other until graduation, where they uphold their principles amidst the complexities of society. This film will take you on a journey through the passionate youth of martial arts students and their legendary adventures in the martial arts world…

4. 4 被 Cast Out by My Sect, I Only Want to Roam the World 被逐出师门的我，只想逍遥天下 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Swordsmanship] + [no System] + [not a power fantasy] + [invincible] Thirty years ago, Li Xuanxiao of the Qingyun Sword Sect was the greatest swordsman under heaven. In the campaign to vanquish the demons, Li Xuanxiao traded all his cultivation for the life of the Demon Cult's emperor. Peace returned to the world. Thirty years later, his cultivation was destroyed and he was tainted by a demonic soul, so people came to see him as an ill omen. Having practiced the Dao since childhood, Li 10.5kReads8.3Score723Shelves

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   These three books are by the same author. I read them in order. Occasionally, when I was feeling down, I wanted to read a story like the first one, which is about overcoming adversity. Later, when I got to the second and third books, I found out that they were by the same author. I can only say that I am really into the author's story themes and logic!

5. 5 玄EN Fantasy: Starting Blind, I Cultivate with an Erhu 玄幻：开局瞎子，从拉二胡开始 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted (The short drama is now streaming: Fantasy: Beginning with Two Springs Reflect the Moon) [Spending Life + Grinding and Lying Low] "Once a song breaks the heart, where in all the world can one find a kindred soul?" From the start, he transmigrated as a blind man and became a street musician. [Two Springs Reflect the Moon: LV2 (1/10000) Effect: Unblocks qi and blood, opens the meridians, dispels dampness, and warms the body] He is a blind street musician who wipes out an entire gang for 138.6kReads9.6Score14.4kShelves
6. 6 满EN A Family of Hopeless Romantics, Except for the Evil Little Junior Brother 满门恋爱脑，唯有小师弟正的发邪 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Slow-Burn + Cautious Protagonist + Funny and Lighthearted] The senior apprentice brother is love-struck, and the second senior apprentice brother is burdened with a blood feud. The third senior apprentice sister has loved and fought the Demon Lord through three lifetimes, while the fourth senior apprentice sister is a white lotus. The sect leader left the sect for love, and the uncle-master ventured deep into the demonic path for the woman he loved... Neither immortal nor heroic, th 21kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves
7. 7 傲 Proud Snow in the Martial World: The Profound Heaven Glazed Sword 傲雪江湖之玄天琉璃剑 Yue Sheng Er M月笙儿MAncient Romance437k WordsCompleted [Original Story + Strong Heroine + Childhood Friends + Two Strong Leads + Wuxia] One is the flamboyant and beautiful leader of the Divine Wind Cult, dressed in red, a master strategist and peerless martial artist, hailed as the Sword Immortal of her age! The other is the first young master, dressed in flowing white, a miraculous healer, gentle as jade, and brilliant and resourceful: the lord of Jingyue City! With the jianghu shrouded in intrigue and undercurrents surging, watch as the two of the 619Reads—Score100Shelves
8. 8 没 I Didn't Expect You to Be a Looks-Obsessed Person 没想到你居然是个颜控 Miao Shitou缪石头Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + sweet romance + assassin + striving for freedom] Having lost her freedom as a child and endured endless hardship, Yun Qing now lives only as she pleases. She focuses on the present, never thinks about the future, and is always ready to throw her life on the line. She repays kindness with even greater kindness, and cruelty with even greater cruelty. On a whim, she takes in a handsome man and puts on a gentle persona, planning to flirt with him casually to pass the time. S 474Reads8.4Score100Shelves
9. 9 逸 The Cold Princess Consort of Prince Yi 逸王的冷妃 Smoky Trees by the Cold River寒江烟树Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The powerful Yulong Kingdom's noble and handsome Prince Yi, Ye Qiansheng, is determined to reclaim the throne that belongs to him. He forms a marriage alliance with Leng Ruohan, the long-lost legitimate daughter of the cold Grand Tutor Leng, to whom he is already betrothed. Leng Ruohan is the aloof leader of Suye Palace, the martial world's foremost criminal organization. As the two spend time together, the haughty prince finds himself indulging her in every way... 779Reads8.5Score100Shelves

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   All three are good. The first one has a female and male lead with considerable influence in the martial arts world; the female lead is the mistress of the most powerful force in the martial arts world, Su Ye Palace. The second one features a charming and alluring female lead. The third one has the male and female leads sweeping across the martial arts world.

10. 10 我 Teaching and Guiding People in the Demon Cult 我在魔教教书育人 Thousand Threads of Intrigue千丝戏Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted Gu Zening wakes up to find herself a demonic woman of the Devil Cult. In a world where anyone can draw a sword at the slightest provocation, she can only rely on the skills she picked up playing battle royale games and strive to become the king of all cowards. A cowardly wolf? She casually rescues a stunning beauty, thinking she's a harmless little rabbit, only to discover that when no one's watching, she controls Gu to kill people: a true yandere, a black-hearted lotus. When the beauty pins Gu 2kReads9.3Score268Shelves

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    The female lead is a time-traveler, and the male lead is the ruler of the Southern Frontier who uses Gu poison. He always presents himself as a woman, only changing his attire after falling in love with the female lead. The female lead always believes she saved a beautiful older woman, and their interactions are quite funny.

11. 11 玄 Xuanhuan: My Bones Are a True Dragon's, and My Blade Challenges the World! 玄幻：真龙为骨，我刀问天下！ Listen to Laibao听赖宝的话Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing [Epic-length novel + martial world and imperial court + genius protagonist + a touch of ensemble cast + the blurb does it no justice, please read the story] [Not a brainless power fantasy] [Martial world] [Read with care] [The rating just came out, so it’ll rise later] Synopsis One: A three-year-old child with memories from a past life accidentally falls into the Dragon-Locking Well. From then on, he defies fate, obtains the Heavenly Book, and masters supreme martial arts! That day, the dragon l 82.8kReads8.6Score5.9kShelves

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    The plot is full of twists and turns, making it a top-notch work. [Got it]

12. 12 魅 The Enchantress Who Bewitched the World 魅姬惑天下 Black-Hearted Cat黑心的猫Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Chu Xiao, regent of the Yan Dynasty. Yu Ge, a peerless dancer. He used her as a pawn to win over the powerful, climb to the heights of power, and marry the treacherous chancellor's daughter. They took her body, killed her child, and murdered her mother. She swore to make these hypocrites pay for their blood debt. Then, in a single day, her astonishing true identity was revealed. Three thousand bewitching women, five hundred poison masters, and over ten thousand elite soldiers knelt throughout th 843Reads8.8Score177Shelves
13. 13 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 203.8kReads9.7Score25.2kShelves

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    Highly recommend it, it's really good. The natural and unspoken affection between the male and female leads is wonderful. Wei Da only leads the donkey for Baozhu.

14. 14 无 The Lifeless Sword 无生剑 Mingyue Xiaofeng明月晓枫Eastern Fantasy767k WordsCompleted “Sword Qi of No Life! Black Dragon, obey my command!” He is the world’s strongest young swordsman. Li Wusheng, the greatest swordsman under heaven: “My sword will blaze with the fury of its soul whenever it encounters evil!” “In broad daylight, you dare to aid the wicked? You scum! Think you can handle my fan?” She is Bai Qingxue, the most gifted young woman in mechanical arts in Shu. When the two meet in the martial world, the strongest join forces and roam the land side by side, their swords s 101Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is the world's number one swordsman, and the female protagonist is the world's number one mechanical expert; both are incredibly talented and go their separate ways.

15. 15 武 Martial World, Don't Bully Me: I Have a Demon Blade 武侠，休要欺负我，我有一把魔刀 Huang Xiaozhao0黄小招0Martial Arts216k WordsOngoing The martial world was never a place for settling scores with satisfying vengeance. It was a place filled with deceit, coldness, and hurt... Yan Xiaoxiang watched his family home destroyed and his loved ones die with his own eyes. His young heart was burdened with the pain of the world. A demonic blade fell into his hands. It could kill, and it could ensnare the mind... In the end, he chose to kill! 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a world of men and women.

16. 16 千 The Greatest Blade in History 千古第一刀 Hua Jianxiao花渐笑Eastern Fantasy343k WordsCompleted Xiao Li’s flying dagger never misses. A sword comes from the west: Heavenly Maiden of the Flying Immortal. What sparks will fly when the heir to the flying dagger meets a descendant of the Flying Immortal? New to the martial world and carrying a heavy responsibility, he sets out to eradicate evil and defend the righteous. But right and wrong are hard to tell, and one battle makes him famous. Who will brave life and death to follow him, and who will reluctantly let go, suffering night and day? Ho 2.3kReads8.8Score203Shelves

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    This is actually a pure martial arts novel...

17. 17 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    This is it! It's super beautiful!

18. 18 东 Dongfang Bubai: Together Through the Jianghu 东方不败之携手江湖 Little Wine of the Jianghu江湖小酒Female-Channel Fanfiction234k WordsOngoing [Martial Arts Fusion World] + [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] + [Invincible Protagonist] + [Jin Yong Martial Arts] + [Empress Potential] + [The Greatest Female Demon] + [The Smiling, Proud Wanderer] + [Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils] + [The Return of the Condor Heroes] + [The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber] + [One Sword to Slay the Divine Cult] Dongfang Bubai and Linghu Chong’s painful romance: they love and fight each other through one trial after another... 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Since it's written as Dongfang Bubai, then he must be invincible.

19. 19 藏 The Guide to Concealed Beauties 藏娇引 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy793k WordsCompleted Winter. The last of the snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple robes, swift as lightning. A woman, like a poem. The world knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, only as a living portrait of a court lady, hidden deep within the palace. Little does anyone know that she is also the Sword God’s sole disciple and a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Sect. Her sword is called Purple Lightning. When it leaves its scabbard, it flashes like a startled swan reflect 35Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 公 The Princess and the Sword Immortal 公主与剑仙 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Atop Lock Dragon Peak, snow falls without a sound. Xiao Jianqiu, the “Lone Shadow Sword Immortal,” is invincible beneath heaven with his gleaming blade. He watches the clouds drift by, seeking nothing more than freedom and ease. The martial world? Just a place where grudges are settled and swords do the talking. In Jinling, behind the deep walls of the imperial palace, Princess Zhaoyang Zhao Jin is born to privilege, yet finds the palace walls too high and her life too stifling. The court? Nothi 2.3kReads—Score192Shelves
21. 21 综 Film and TV Crossover: The Madam Starts Affairs and Then Abandons Them 综影视：夫人她始乱终弃 Lu Zhizhi鹿栀栀Female-Channel Fanfiction6.0M WordsOngoing [My Journey to You: Yun Que arc in progress] [Mysterious Lotus Casebook × The Blood of Youth in progress] [The Legend of Anle in progress] [Worlds] ① The Untamed: Original Character [✔] ② Meteor Shower: Zhao Meiran [✔] “Airheaded beauty vs. computer genius” (couple: Ye Shuo) ③ Romance in the Rain: Keyun [✔] “When Keyun finds success in both love and her career” ④ The M School: Wu Ke Nana [✔] “Defying fate, a powerhouse” ⑤ The Journey of Chong Zi: Sima Miaoyuan [✔] “The senior sister wants to bec 16.4kReads9.0Score374Shelves

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    😜You absolutely MUST read *The Young Swordsman's Drunken Spring Breeze* first, and then you absolutely MUST read *The Young Swordsman's Ballad*! These two are, in my opinion, the absolute top-tier (martial arts world + political intrigue) novels! 😲Of all the novels I've read, I've never found anything better or better than these two! 🤩

22. 22 开EN Blade's Edge: Rebellious Start in a Chaotic Jianghu 开局叛出镇抚司，我刀问江湖 Writer Number Seven七号写手Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Court and martial world] + [Strong wuxia flavor] + [Following one's convictions] + [A story of growth] The dynasty was nearing its end. Regional princes carved up the realm, and chaos was about to descend. Great sects and hidden clans entered the world; monks and Daoists roamed the martial world. Barbarians, demonesses, foreign tribes, and demonic cults all took advantage of the turmoil. Shen Yi transmigrated into the role of a low-ranking guard in the Pacification Office. From the start, he ki 72.5kReads8.5Score6kShelves

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    ✨Highly recommended! [A blend of martial arts world and imperial court settings + rich martial arts flavor + clear-headedness + growth-oriented storyline]

23. 23 综 Film and TV Crossover: Jade of the Azure Sea 综影视：沧海玉瑶 Frost on the Purple Wisteria紫荆凝霜Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Yu Yao has transmigrated once again, arriving in another world. What will she experience there? What is her true background? Why does she keep transmigrating? What kind of ripples will this godlike girl set off across the Myriad Worlds? The Blood of Youth (harem story), male leads: Xiao Se, Lei Wujie, Wu Shuang, Ye Anshi Dashing Youth (ongoing...): Baili Dongjun, Sikong Changfeng, Liu Yue, Ye Dingzhi, Su Muyu, Su Changhe, Zhao Yuzhen, Luo Xuan My Journey to You (complete): Gong Er, Gong San, Gon 2.1kReads6.7Score108Shelves
24. 24 神 Divine Doctor, Sweet Wife: My Dear, Please Treat Me 神医娇娘：相公，请治疗 So-and-So Li李某人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Young Hero Jiang had many secret identities and was always on the front lines of the gossip. Then one day, while gossiping, he made a careless mistake and was poisoned with an incurable toxin. Young Hero Jiang had already made arrangements for his funeral, but then a quack doctor somehow cured him. After that, whenever he was on the verge of being beaten to death, he always ran into that quack. The first time, he said, “You saved my life. In my next life, I’ll repay you by working like an ox or 5.4kReads9.2Score746Shelves

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    The male protagonist is the son of a high-ranking official, but he doesn't work in the bureaucracy; instead, he roams the world. He has a free-spirited and adaptable personality, and while he loves gossip, he'll disguise himself to diligently gather information. This allows him to uncover many secrets, leading to him being hunted down and encountering the female protagonist. The female protagonist dies suddenly and is reborn into this world. The original owner of this body, having attained immortality through ten lifetimes of great kindness, gave her body to the female protagonist. The female protagonist has strong moral principles and acts with righteousness. Although she possesses a system, it's merely a tool; it disappears after helping the female protagonist learn medicine, appearing only briefly in the story. The story often features humor and insightful reflections. I particularly love the dialogue in the last chapter: Lu: "If there were an afterlife, would you still be willing to..." Kong: "I don't want any afterlife." Lu: "I know... You despise this place. If there were an afterlife, I would also like to see the pure land that you've longed for for decades." Kong: "Not decades, but hundreds, thousands of years, a place I'll never forget." Lu: "Is it the place where immortals live? Where there is only good and no evil, only warmth and abundance, no hunger or cold?" Kong: "No, there is evil there too, there is hunger, cold, and illness, there is injustice, there are natural disasters and man-made calamities. That is the human world."

25. 25 综 Film and TV Crossover: The Female Lead Takes Center Stage 综影视：女配在上 Honey-Sweet Alice蜜糖爱丽丝Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted A beauty like a flower, pure and flawless to behold. Yet none can guess she was born in an abyss of dark desire and raised in a land of tangled passions. Touch her once, and there's no turning back. 2.2kReads6.6Score103Shelves
26. 26 快 Quick Transmigration: A Feast of Beauties 快穿之尤物的盛宴 A Dream on the Jade Terrace瑶台一梦Modern Romance763k WordsCompleted [Born with irresistible charm + cunning seduction + forced marriage and conquest + a battlefield of romantic rivals] Su Miaomiao is a nine-tailed fox whose face is so stunningly beautiful it's almost breathtaking. Born with an irresistible allure, she disrupts the laws of heaven and is struck by a tribulation lightning bolt, left half-dead. By a twist of fate, she becomes bound to a System and begins a desperate journey to survive by feeding on love and desire. The heroine is a scheming beauty w 2.8kReads7.9Score128Shelves
27. 27 美 A Beauty’s Scheme: The Jianghu Arc 美人谋：江湖篇 If You're Bad at It, Read More Books人菜就要多读书Martial Arts31k WordsOngoing Yun Yu played a trick, pulling Li Mu off the horse so she could climb on instead. Chu Zhao’s gaze turned cold, and her inner energy erupted! Sixty years’ worth of cultivation crashed toward Yun Yu like a landslide and a tidal wave. Yun Yu instantly felt as if her mind were splitting apart, with countless needles stabbing her ears. She fled in terror. Nearby, Li Mu was also shaken by the aftershock, his blood and energy surging. Chu Zhao immediately drew back her power and leapt off the horse to 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is great! It's a martial arts mystery novel written by Cai Cai. If you like plot twists, you should definitely check it out!

28. 28 救 Redemption? No! The Unhinged Heroine Only Wants Credit for Helping the Dragon Throne 救赎？不！疯批女主只要从龙功 Yu Jiudeng虞九灯Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted Features a narrated audiobook version. [Female Disguise + Career-Focused Heroine + Reborn Romance-Focused Male Lead + Ancient-to-Ancient] The Calamity Emperor tells the story of a young man whose legs are broken, taking him from limitless glory to a life of abuse at everyone’s hands. Through endless hardship, he murders his father and younger brother and unifies a land torn apart by chaos in a tale of revenge. The story was nothing new, but Wen Muci loved it. She loved the proud, bright, gentle 7.3kReads9.3Score999Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book is at the pinnacle of martial arts prowess; there's no such thing as a stronger woman and a stronger man.

29. 29 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 36.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    The male lead gradually becomes stronger, while the female lead remains consistently strong.

30. 30 综 Wuxia Crossover: It All Starts with Stealing Li Canghai's Chance 综武：一切从截胡李沧海开始 Senior Brother Changqing长卿师哥Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsOngoing [Jin Yong, Gu Long, Liang Yusheng, and Wen Rui’an worlds + multiple heroines + invincible + feel-good power fantasy + rebellion and kingship] After transmigrating into a combined martial arts world for twenty years, he gambled ten years of his fortune on Drum Mountain! Ten years trapped like a dragon in a well, then one day he rises to the clouds. From the start, he became Wuyazi’s disciple and learned the Xiaoyao Sect’s secret arts. He gambled his fortune and doubled his opportunities: the Bloo 85.9kReads8.1Score8.9kShelves

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    Let me talk about the martial arts crossover novel I'm currently following. Unlike many fanfictions that only focus on martial arts battles, this book dedicates a significant portion to the power struggles in the later stages. The protagonist endures years of hardship before rising to prominence, encountering numerous martial arts opportunities while simultaneously and painstakingly building his own power. The interactions between characters like Zhou Zhiruo, Qin Keqing, and A'Zhu are very interesting; each character has their own independent storyline and isn't just a plot device.

31. 31 报 Report, Your Highness! The Princess Consort Is Hunting You Across the Martial World 报！王爷！王妃在全江湖追杀您 Yu Jiudeng虞九灯Ancient Romance71k WordsOngoing [Woman disguised as a man + powerful leads + combative married couple + 1v1] Yu Wushuang had roamed the martial world since childhood, forgetting her identity as An Shangyu, daughter of the prime minister. Dressed as a man, she traveled the land, ventured into the mountains to kill her enemies, and lived a life both glorious and perilous. The martial world meant freedom: a flask of fine wine, a swift horse, a sharp sword. She could make two or three close friends, and plenty of enemies, too. Bei 139Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Investing right from the start is a sure win! The homepage has 1600 hours of reads. "Beauty Like Wine, Like Poison" and "Crossdressing to Follow the Dragon" are both by the same author! The female lead is extremely famous in the martial arts world for her crossdressing. The male lead likes her from the beginning, and there will be further explanation. There are scenes of her returning to the capital and her family, but the cliché of her being bullied by her family is quickly glossed over. The female lead, upon returning to the capital, has connections with a powerful family and is beautiful, dignified, and has powerful backers. Some family members are selfish, while others like her, but the characters and their actions are all normal and logical. The female lead is incredibly powerful throughout the book, skilled in both martial arts and medicine/poison. The male lead marries a female version of the female lead but secretly loves a male version, thinking he's a lesbian. Just look at the cover and the protagonist's name—you can tell the author has great taste! The writing is smooth and not awkward. The early plot is fast-paced, with a little bit of the male lead's unrequited love.

32. 32 浮 The Pagoda’s Tribulation 浮屠劫 Su Mian Says苏眠说Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [Red-clad assassin Su Ji (Su Caixiao) × white-robed monk Yun Zhi (Xiao Yi)] [Historical romance + martial arts + love and mutual destruction + devoted love + happy ending + tragic romance + martial world + one-on-one + both virgins + happy ending] A lonely, ruthless female assassin and a monk devoted to Buddha. Who will drag the other into corruption first? Who is truly untouched by the world? Who can stay out of the martial world? “You’ve broken your vows. What will you do now?” “I’ll fall into 190Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    A martial arts novel, super good! Sweetness ranking: 2 > 1 > 3. A bit bittersweet, a bit angsty, but the characters are very well-developed and full of life. The ending is happy, but it still leaves you with a lingering sense of loss.

33. 33 碎 Shattering the Azure Heavens 碎苍天 A Homebody Bear Who Loves Anime喜欢二次元的宅熊Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless] + [The Martial World] + [Bizarre] + [Lord of the Mysteries] + [Gods and Demons] + [Technology] + [Revenge] + [Wits and Strategy] + [Pure Satisfaction] In a world where martial masters and sorcerers coexist, who can reach the heavens? In a primeval wasteland where fierce barbarians battle demonic beasts, who can rule over all creation? A lofty civilization looks down f 79kReads8.1Score7.6kShelves

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    The author's writing style is delicate; the beginning seems casual, but as you read on, you'll realize you need to use your brain a little.

34. 34 美 A Beauty Like Wine, Sweet Yet Poisonous 美人似酒亦似毒 Yu Jiudeng虞九灯Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted Everyone knows that Prince Ding of Beiming, a man who avoids women, fell for a delicate beauty and spoiled her beyond measure, granting her every wish. The beauty was like both wine and poison. On the eve of their wedding, she dropped her disguise, stole the battle formation plans of the Xiao family army, and made a clean getaway. All of Xiao Ciyuan’s heartfelt devotion became a joke. . Wen Yuyan, daughter of the great general who protects Xichu, burst onto the scene. Brilliant and gifted, with 1.3kReads9.3Score151Shelves

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    This is truly a great watch. The male and female leads prioritize their country and family ties before their personal romance, making it a really good watch. Both the male and female leads are incredibly strong, and it's also very sweet. After the female lead deceived the male lead, he wasn't angry; instead, he thought she was amazing and was very happy.

35. 35 骗 After I Tricked the Young Master, I Became the Best Martial Artist in the World 骗惨少爷后，我武功天下第一 Phantom Thief Conan怪盗柯南Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Heroine’s revenge • Ensemble jianghu cast • Ancient political intrigue • Scheming black-lotus heroine • Male lead gets put through the wringer] Everyone says Jiang Ling will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Once, she disguised herself as a maid to have her meridians cleansed and remade, then stole Pei Shen’s priceless family heirloom and disappeared without a trace. When they met again, her meridians were blocked, and she was in unbearable pain. Learning that only the Pei fami 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead rises from obscurity to become the best in the world, while the male lead remains deeply devoted and single-minded.

36. 36 她 After She Gets Her HE with the Man Who Fell from the Sky, Her Gentle Childhood Friend Turns Dark 她与天降HE后，温润竹马黑化了 Phantom Thief Conan怪盗柯南Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted [Complete] [The Ex-Wife Chase] [Fated Ex vs. Savior Who Came Along] [Darkened Male Lead’s Forced Love] [Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Heroine] He was reborn three times, yet each time he lost to the man who appeared out of nowhere. This time, he decided to clip her wings. Xie Wujiu was once the brightest moon in the martial world: a refined gentleman, a flower on a lofty peak. But after an accident, he had no choice but to give up the woman he loved and watch helplessly as she built a life with 109Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 媚 Captivating the Emperor: The Phoenix Rules the World 媚君心：凤倾天下 Blue Ice Silk蓝冰纱Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted She had poured her heart and soul into helping him win the empire, only for her great kindness to turn to hatred. He had her and their child tortured, their bones broken, before having them shot to death with a thousand arrows. Reborn, she opened her eyes to find that her mother had been murdered. Fine. One more layer of hatred would make no difference. Twelve years later, she returned, smiling gently and serenely, like a flower blooming in the mist. Some said the eldest daughter of the Ke famil 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are the stories. The female protagonists are all from the martial arts world, initially unknown, but later stunning everyone in the martial arts community. The first and second books are especially good. The female protagonist in the first book has several identities, while the female protagonist in the second book is the Palace Master of Su Ye Palace.

38. 38 将 The General's Wife Is a Bit Fierce 将军夫人有点强 Little Sunflower小小向日葵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The legitimate daughter who went missing from the Grand Secretariat’s residence is back! They say she’s weak, useless, and timid as a mouse. She hasn’t even left the house once in the six months since returning to the capital. What! She’s actually the Ghost Doctor, feared by every nation? With a handful of silver needles, she can bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bare bones. They say she has eyes that see through life and death, and no illness can escape her gaze! And she’s engage 34.9kReads8.7Score4.7kShelves

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    This book is particularly suitable for this subject.

39. 39 江 A Hero's Heart in the Martial World 江湖侠心 Seven Yue Snow七岄雪Ancient Romance204k WordsOngoing [Two powerful leads + childhood sweethearts + identity reversal + Love-Devouring Gu + regretful pursuit + exposing a hypocrite + fated redemption + upheaval in the martial world] Long Tianchen: the shining light of the righteous martial world. Mu Chen: the demon despised by all. Long Tianchen hates her because she “killed” the junior sister he cherished. But he doesn’t know that the so-called leader of the righteous path is nothing but a devil who makes medicine from the blood of brides. And the 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book features male and female protagonists with exceptional martial arts skills, forming a powerful duo. The story is full of twists and turns, making it a very enjoyable martial arts novel.

40. 40 情 The Endless Torment of Love: A Flying Flower Challenge 情虐无涯飞花令 Qi Xiao Tong栖小桐Ancient Romance652k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Angsty Love + Male Lead Pursues His Wife to the Crematorium + Second Male Lead as the Pure, Longed-For Ideal + Revenge and a Comeback] [Pure desire, domineering love, danmei, and puppy-like devotion] The ensemble cast is every bit as compelling as the main characters. The entire Huaying Sect was massacred, and the righteous old master of Fengling Manor died alongside them. The orphan Yu Feiyin was entrusted to the care of Mu Feng, young master of Fengling Manor, who saved h 321Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    This is exactly what it's supposed to be: the male lead is strong from the beginning, and the female lead becomes even stronger later on.

41. 41 春 The Tale of the Spring Swordsman 春侠传 Bu Beichen不北臣Historical395k WordsOngoing The Heavenly Way is hidden, the world is harsh, and the jianghu stretches far and wide. Bai Chun, a young man from Qingxi, is nothing more than a constable at the county office. With a straight-edged blade at his side and a pair of worn cloth shoes on his feet, all he ever wanted was a quiet life: doing his duty, obeying the law, and caring for his elderly father. Who could have guessed that a storm would rise from the slightest ripple, tying him fast to a strange massacre case and a copper coin 3Reads7.1Score423Shelves

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    The martial world is a place where countless grudges and feuds lie hidden. A few people meet by chance and embark on a long journey together. There are no court intrigues, only the unresolved hatreds and unyielding obsessions of martial arts practitioners. The road ahead is fraught with danger, and the true nature of people is hard to discern. Despite the ups and downs of life, they are fortunate to have companions on the same path, weathering the storms together.

42. 42 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 1.1kReads7.0Score104Shelves

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    This is a truly captivating traditional martial arts novel, daring to challenge all other martial arts novels currently available on Tomato (a popular Chinese online literature platform). Readers unanimously agree that it's incredibly enjoyable and engaging, becoming increasingly exciting as it progresses. It features tales of chivalry and revenge, tender romance, the dangers of the martial world, and the wickedness of human nature. The plot is gripping, the writing is exquisite, and we believe it will be a delightful read. We look forward to your visit! If you enjoy traditional martial arts novels, come on in!

43. 43 天 Record of Heroes of Heaven and Earth 天地英雄录 Mu Gong Qiushan木公丘山Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing [Alternate setting] [No System] [No transmigration] [Traditional] [Not a power fantasy] Wang Suifeng was once a legend of the jianghu. His “One Sword with the Wind” made him famous throughout the land, and after defeating every challenger in the swordsmanship contest at Beidou Mountain, he was recognized by the martial world as the greatest under heaven. He could have roamed the jianghu freely, but concern for the common people led him to marry the daughter of the Azure Dragon Cult’s leader in o 299Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts novels do not have systems or time travel.

44. 44 嫡 The Noble Daughter Shocks the Capital: Don't Mess With the Carefree Tower Master 嫡女惊华：逍遥楼主不好惹 A Floating Leaf浮叶一株Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing Lin Weier transmigrates as the legitimate daughter of the Lin family, imperial merchants of the Great Yin Dynasty. Knowing the sorrow women face in this era and the enormous risks lurking within her family, Lin Weier resolves to take control of her own life! Disguising herself as a man under the name “Lin Mobai,” she uses the Lin family’s wealth to establish the Xiaoyao House, opening up a much broader path for her family. More than once, she secretly defuses deadly threats against them, giving 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a character who grows and develops; she's not a naive or innocent girl. She knows martial arts, is good at business, and builds her own power. Through her own efforts, she protects her family and finds love. The male lead is a young master from Miao territory; he's obsessive, skilled in using Gu poison, and extremely possessive. He puts a Gu poison on the female lead on their second meeting. Both are virgins.

45. 45 一 One Man, One Sword, One Martial World! 一人，一剑，一江湖！ Yu Mofei余墨飞Eastern Fantasy351k WordsOngoing [Wuxia jianghu + humor and comedy + one female lead + political intrigue] In an age when the Dharma has declined, spiritual energy has dried up, and the path to immortality has vanished from the world. Are there still immortals in this world? How can one become immortal? How can the path to ascension be opened again? In a single night of slaughter, the entire Lin family of Weicheng was wiped out. Only the young Lin Jiangxian survived. With just himself and his sword, Lin Jiangxian ventures into 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a traditional martial arts story, interspersed with humor and political intrigue, but the pacing is just too slow. [Facepalm]

46. 46 太 Peaceful Mound 太平冢 Meeting at the Spring Terrace遇见春台Martial Arts478k WordsOngoing The story begins with seven years of searching for someone, finally leading to a clue. The story ends with waking from a great dream. It is not a tragedy in the traditional sense, but in the end, they still cannot escape the shackles of fate. (The novel is complete, with updates released on schedule.) 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist's seven-year journey in searching for her brother is portrayed with great detail. Her change in mindset from eagerness to hesitation is reasonable, and various old objects connect her memories, making the story quite immersive.

47. 47 病 The Possessive Tyrant Is Cold by Day but Wants Kisses at Night 病娇暴君他白天冷冰冰晚上要亲亲 Song of the Ages千秋岁引Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted [Possessive love + strong heroine + everyone's darling + devoted couple + secret identities + reborn + a mutually devoted, powerful couple in a satisfying 1v1 romance] In her previous life, she was deceived and manipulated into calling off her wedding, then died in a terrible fire. Only the violent emperor rushed into the flames to protect her, his eyes bloodshot. He avenged her, held her old clothes, and followed her in death. After being reborn, she kicks aside the scumbag man and the vile wom 1.9kReads9.1Score267Shelves

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    I can't stress enough about recommending these three books; they're all so incredibly good! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Heart][Heart][Heart] Especially the first one, where the female lead is the powerful and aloof mistress of the Su Ye Palace. The pacing isn't fast; it's not the typical love-at-first-sight kind of story. The second one features an empress as the female lead and an emperor as the male lead, but they have hidden identities! ٩(๑^O^๑)۶ You'll have to unlock them yourselves! The third one is similar; the female lead transmigrates into the body of a baby, and her family dotes on her. Both the male and female leads are also incredibly capable. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

48. 48 太 The Crown Princess's Secret Identity Gets Exposed Again Today 太子妃今天马甲又被扒了 Jin Luan瑾栾Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [1v1 + devoted to each other + sweet romance + everyone’s favorite + equally matched leads] Su Luo, the head of Yufeng Hall, accidentally kidnaps a handsome man and then, overcome by his looks, forces him to marry her. But on their wedding night, a million cavalrymen sweep through Yufeng Hall. The Crown Prince lifts her chin, smiling gently. “Do you know what happens to people who kidnap me?” Su Luo gives him a defiant smile. “Do you know what happens when you make me angry?” From then on, the t 929Reads9.2Score125Shelves

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    "Well, I'm bound to you now. As you become stronger, my abilities will also increase, and my memories will slowly return. Of course, finding me some water-type treasures will also enhance my abilities." The little sprite grinned, "Like the things in that well, they'll greatly improve me!" To prove his point, he stood up, stretched out his little arms, and drew a very large circle in front of him. His innocent face was serious and earnest. Like a child wearing adult clothes, he was undeniably comical. Su Luo couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Hahaha... You're so cute." The demonic claws gave it a good rub on the head. The little sprite looked up at her, puffing out its cheeks, "Does this count as taking advantage of me again?" "No, your little body is nothing like tofu." The little sprite: "..." At this moment, a man in black quietly approached the dry well. He opened the stone lid, deftly took out a rope, and climbed down into the well. Su Luo, in her spiritual sea, saw everything clearly. She stroked her chin, pondering for a moment, and said, "Little fairy, do you think this person is also looking for the treasure below, like us?" "Probably not. He's no match for that treasure. Besides, I'm not called Little Fairy. I have a name. My name is Mumu."

49. 49 浪 Wanderer of the Jianghu 浪人江湖丨 Li Wen隶文Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted No System, no rebirth, no transmigration: A terrible plague swept through my village and claimed every life, leaving me as the sole survivor by sheer luck. After the disaster, I went to a nearby town and begged for a living... until one day, a swordsman appeared and led me into the martial world, a place I had never expected to enter after resigning myself to a lifetime as a beggar. 1.4kReads8.8Score115Shelves

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    The protagonist starts as a beggar, has no system, and is not a wish-fulfillment story. Witness the protagonist's invincible journey through the martial arts world.

50. 50 娇 The Evil King’s Pampered Special Agent 娇宠之邪王的特工妃 Tears Without a Sound in Summer夏无声泪Ancient Romance751k WordsCompleted The legendary Blood Rakshasa of the modern world of espionage transmigrated? With three overprotective older brothers and a family that cherished her like their own lives, she knew she had to become stronger to protect them and the love they shared. So she drew on her skills as an agent, put her cunning and scheming nature to work, and used her brilliant mind to establish the Sha Pavilion in ancient times. There was nothing she couldn’t find out and no one she couldn’t kill. She controlled the n 25Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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