Pure Martial Arts Novels: No System, No Transmigration 没有有武侠小说（纯武侠）无系统 不穿越的

1. 201 白 The White Horse and Golden Reins: A Young Hero and the Reopening of Tianmen 白马金羁侠少年之天门重开 No One in the Mountain Home山居无人啊Urban265k WordsCompleted "Red walls and pavilions stand beside emerald waters, a paradise on earth surpassing the Heavenly Terrace." In the Han City of Chu, there stands a building with red walls and tiles, hidden among green hills and clear waters, yet impossible to overlook. Because of its unique architecture, people of the martial world all call it the Red Pavilion. When the Red Pavilion Ranking is published, the whole realm is shaken. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 202 一 A First-Rank Blind Swordsman Enters the Martial World 一品盲刀入江湖 A Stinky River一只臭水江Eastern Fantasy692k WordsCompleted Sixth-rankers laugh and call themselves kings; fifth-rankers can move mountains and overturn the earth! Fourth-rankers roam heaven and earth; third-rankers shake mountains and seas with a single punch! Second-rankers transcend life and death; first-rankers stand shoulder to shoulder with the heavens! Chen Yue transmigrates by accident, only to become blind! What lies hidden behind the blank spaces in his memory? The moment he takes up a blade, a familiar feeling surges through him! And from that 1.5kReads5.4Score100Shelves
3. 203 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 1.1kReads7.0Score110Shelves

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   Those who have read it all say it's great. It features tales of chivalry and revenge, romance and tenderness, the dangers of the martial world, and the wickedness of human nature. The plot is captivating, 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!

4. 204 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 990Reads9.6Score—Shelves

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   Authentic martial arts novels, no fluff.

5. 205 欢 The Merry Hero Squad: Cracking the Toughest Cold Cases 欢乐大侠天团，专破烧脑悬案 Huang Gonggong黄弓弓Mystery355k WordsCompleted During the Tiansheng era of the Northern Song dynasty, in the capital of Bianliang. The master thief Feng Gufei stole seven treasures in a single night, confounding constables across the land and bringing together the main characters of this book: • Du Xiaokai: Xiaokai, with “small” for the little guy he is and “kai” for happiness. Sometimes a genius, sometimes a total novice. • Shen Gu: Stubborn to the core. Once the top constable, he now sells beef noodles, two coins for a big bowl. • Zhao Daz 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book meets your requirements: pure martial arts, no system, no time travel, no fantasy. It combines martial arts and suspense, with vivid characters and concise language. If you like Gu Long and Jin Yong, you'll most likely enjoy this one.

6. 206 皇 The Emperor's Sword Knows No Bounds 皇剑无极 Ke Rang克让Eastern Fantasy130k WordsOngoing An emperor is Heaven itself. The Way of Heaven speaks not, yet it determines the turning of the seasons and the rise and fall of dynasties. As the apocalypse approaches and the Way of Heaven teeters on the brink, the Nine Netherworlds Supreme Mystery Scripture resurfaces in the martial world. The truth behind the Battle of Zhuyi Peak, fought years ago, gradually comes to light. The various sects stir restlessly, eager to contend for the realm. Rong Ping enters the maelstrom, eliminates traitors, 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book features a martial arts plot with fantastical combat elements, making it a very enjoyable read. The story begins with the predicament of Zhuyi Peak twenty years ago, gradually unraveling the truth behind the disappearance of Master Taixu and revealing the secrets of the Nine Netherworld Taixuan Scripture. Masters from the four halls and eight sects of the Demon Palace make their appearances one after another, and the treacherous world of martial arts slowly unfolds.

7. 207 疯 The Mad Beggar's Heir: The Whole Martial World Kneels When He Draws His Blade 疯丐传人！拔刀那刻全江湖跪了 Takeout Dream Chaser外卖追梦人Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Classic Wuxia | Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger | Decisive and Ruthless | Vengeance and Passion] On a snowy night at Yan Pass, a broad blade smashed through the door of a family home. His sworn father died in the snow, and his childhood sweetheart fell in a pool of blood. Xiao Yunfan, a young man from a border town, carried the forbidden book The Mysterious Strategy of Mountains and Rivers, powerful enough to overthrow a dynasty, and was forced into the deadly struggle between the imperial court 2.7kReads7.5Score384Shelves

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   Pure martial arts, no system. Good-looking and concise.

8. 208 宋 The Song of the Song Sword: Cold Moon, Chilly Stars 宋剑长歌之冷月寒星 Everlasting Autumn Lamp耿耿秋灯Eastern Fantasy214k WordsCompleted [Supernatural classical wuxia, no System, not xuanhuan, not high martial arts] Ye Xinghan, the Jade Sword scholar, is a man of quiet disposition. While searching for his senior brother, he becomes trapped in a haunted house and barely escapes with his life. Han Peng, a woodcutter in the mountains, accidentally saves an extraordinary martial artist, only to be targeted for murder. He leaves behind an orphaned girl, Han Yu. Entrusted with Han Yu's care at a critical moment, Ye Xinghan is drawn in 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A must-read high-quality martial arts novel! It's bound to be a hit! You won't regret investing! The uglier the cover of *Song Jian Chang Ge: Cold Moon and Cold Star*, the better the story! A touch of color is always welcome! (This is the first book in the *Song Jian Chang Ge* series, out of five.) The entire series boasts a grand world view, with many characters based on historical figures. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Perfect score!) Absolutely superb writing! A fusion of martial arts, mystery, and romance! A pure martial arts world with a surreal, groundbreaking martial arts genre. The scholar Ye Xinghan, a man of simple tastes, finds himself trapped in a haunted house while searching for his senior brother, narrowly escaping death. Meanwhile, Han Peng, a woodcutter in the mountains, unintentionally saves a martial arts master, only to be killed in the process, leaving behind the orphaned Han Yu. Ye Xinghan is entrusted with taking care of Han Yu in a time of crisis, but he gets caught up in a battle in the martial arts world and becomes entangled in complicated love-hate relationships with Fang Yanjun, the successor of the senior master Fangcao, and Lan Yi, the successor of the Poison Flower... The tyrannical Golden Wind Hall, the treacherous Anywhere Door, open and covert struggles, Ye Xinghan walks on thin ice...

9. 209 剑 Swordplay in the Misty Rain 剑走烟雨 Su Sen素森Eastern Fantasy151k WordsOngoing During the Northern Song dynasty, a young man carrying two sharp swords emerges from the misty rain of Jiangnan. Bearing a blood feud, he ventures alone into the martial world. One sword splits mountains and rivers; the other brings order to heaven and earth... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Pure martial arts, no system or time travel, slow-paced character development, a classic!

10. 210 韦 The Death of Wei Xiaobao 韦小宝之死 Sea Breeze Three Zhang Three海风三丈三Male-Channel Fanfiction392k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write. After leaving Kangxi, Wei Xiaobao returns to Yangzhou and opens the Lichun Courtyard. Meanwhile, Kangxi travels incognito to Jiangnan and is trapped by the Heaven and Earth Society. Caught between two choices, Wei Xiaobao decides to save Kangxi. Along the way, he encounters the beautiful Wen’er and the treachery of the martial world. Kangxi learns that Wei Xiaobao has obtained 3.9kReads—Score134Shelves

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    These are all very good. Wuxia novels are definitely worth reading.

11. 211 快 A Swift Blade and a Strange Case 快刀奇案 West Wind, Lean Horse西风马瘦Eastern Fantasy355k WordsOngoing At the order of Constable Yang, the swift-bladed Xiao Yunfeng joins the Jiangzhou Constabulary to lend a hand. By chance, he uncovers a powerful overseas gang’s plot to invade Jiangzhou. To help his fellow fighters, Xiao Yunfeng clashes with the peerless swordsman Juedao and barely escapes with his life! After repelling the overseas gang’s invasion, Xiao Yunfeng travels to Huangzhou to help Constable Liu Tianhai investigate a case, where he encounters a strange iron-winged bird carrying a headle —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: Xiao Feng, the Swift Blade, is a legendary figure in the martial arts world, renowned for his unparalleled mastery of the Twenty-Four Styles of Swift Blade. Entrusted by Chief Constable Yang, he assists Constable Hu Cheng in handling the case of the wealthy Li family in Jiangzhou. Discovering the Black Dragon Gang, a powerful overseas force, has infiltrated Jiangzhou, Xiao Feng engages in a fierce battle with the Absolute Blade, defeating the Black Dragon Gang. He encounters the Iron-Winged Monster case in Huangzhou, the massacre of the Cheng family in Chengjiazhuang upon leaving Huangzhou, a shocking secret case in Huzhou, and a series of assassination attempts upon returning to Jiangzhou. Finally, Xiao Feng uncovers the mastermind behind it all. This book boasts a mature writing style and witty language, making it a worthwhile read!

12. 212 神 Yang Guo of The Return of the Condor Heroes: With Beauties in My Arms, the World Is Mine! 神雕杨过：美人在怀，天下我有！ Bugs Bunny Cookie兔八哥饼干Male-Channel Fanfiction666k WordsCompleted He wakes up as Yang Guo in the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes. Since he’s here, he decides to go all out: he’ll marry Xiaolongnü and Li Mochou! But he knows that getting married is only the first step. Quanzhen dares to bully me? I’ll crush them! The Golden Wheel Dharma King is acting up? I’ll beat him down! He’s never been after a carefree life in the martial world. He wants to be the greatest martial artist under heaven. Because only the strongest can make the rules. Mongol cavalry c 2kReads5.1Score101Shelves

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    Both of these novels are very good, and they have absolutely no system.

13. 213 雍 The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图（上下册） Chang Jiemiao常杰淼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island. 680Reads9.5Score101Shelves

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    The pinnacle of martial arts fiction

14. 214 天 Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: I Am Xiao Feng, the Best Under Heaven 天龙八部：在下萧峰，天下第一 Swords and Smiles, Beauty in Bloom刀剑笑红颜Male-Channel Fanfiction2.1M WordsCompleted [A top-tier Jin Yong fanfic] [No System. Xiao Feng is brilliant, mighty, and invincible. Everything bows before the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms!] Han Jie, a young man from Earth, transmigrates into the body of Xiao Feng, the young hero from Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. From the start, he learns the Tendon-Transforming Classic. Of course, he has to learn the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms. The Beggars' Sect leader? Let whoever wants the job take it. The Lesser Formless Skill, the Northern Darkne 3.2kReads6.6Score240Shelves
15. 215 乾 A Carefree Journey Through Heaven and Earth 乾坤逍遥游 Sharp Spit犀利的哈喇子Eastern Fantasy432k WordsOngoing The court and the martial world: leaving or staying is hard to decide. With only a three-foot sword, he drifts to a hidden thatched hut. At court, the martial world is merely a chessboard where life and death are manipulated, and heroic warriors are just pawns to be toyed with; Far from the court, the imperial government is merely a sect seeking to dominate the martial world, while princes and ministers are no more than players vying for power and profit. Only with selflessness in your heart and 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Authentic martial arts story, worth watching.

16. 216 相 The Lovesick Blade, the Heartbreak Sword 相思刀，断肠剑 Web Novel Killer网文杀手Eastern Fantasy376k WordsOngoing [Traditional Martial Arts]+ [Buddhism and Daoism]+ [No System]+ [No Golden Finger]+ [Logical, Not Mindless]+ [One Heroine]+ [Beautifully Written] What is the martial world? What is a true hero? What is the Way of the Sword? What is love between men and women of the martial world? "Lovesick Blade, Heartbreaking Sword" will reveal all. 4Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    A true martial arts story, without a system, written by Tomato (a famous Chinese writer).

17. 217 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves
18. 218 笑 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: One Sword Ends Old Feuds 笑傲江湖之一剑泯恩仇 Uncle Xiao逍叔Eastern Fantasy543k WordsOngoing A traditional wuxia novel [not a power fantasy, with martial arts techniques and fast pacing] Zhang Yixiao enters the world in person, taking on the identity of the Ghost-Faced Wanderer and hiding his tracks as he moves through the martial world under two identities. After defeating all the heroes of the realm as the Ghost-Faced Wanderer and rising to the top of the martial world rankings, he rides with sword in hand and wind at his back, roaming freely on horseback. But an earth-shaking consp 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure martial arts novels

19. 219 崇 The Tale of Chongsheng 崇晟传 A Strong Finish后程发力Eastern Fantasy212k WordsCompleted [No System, No Golden Finger, Not a Power Fantasy, Traditional Martial Arts, Mystery] He is the heir of the Southern Marquis, and should have grown up surrounded by wealth and privilege. But disaster strikes his family. His father is framed, his mother goes missing, and he is forced to roam the martial world. As he searches for his family, his sword pierces the throats of one enemy after another. His sword is so fast that his opponents can't even see what it looks like. But this time, he isn't u 1Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Pure martial arts, no system, no cheat codes. All characters, from supporting roles to protagonists and antagonists, are intelligent and engage in battles of wits and courage. It includes elements of court politics, martial arts, and warfare. Those interested can check it out.

20. 220 残 A Fading Shadow on the Wind 残影随风 Blood Moon 0血月0Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted The jianghu is home to a long-forgotten martial art called the Ghost Shadow Technique. Those who master it attain peerless lightness skills, but their eight extraordinary meridians are severed, their dantian is damaged, and they have no inner force at all... 4.5kReads7.9Score546Shelves

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    Thank you for your support, friends. Please take a look when you have time.

21. 221 盛 Smoke and Rain in a Flourishing Age 盛世烟雨 Qin Yu Mingyang秦羽名扬Martial Arts110k WordsOngoing The martial world is like a young woman anyone can dress up as they please. The imperial court is no different. The court and the martial world have never been worlds apart. Every story holds an unresolved destiny. Beneath the moonlit skies of the Nine Provinces lie the hopes of ordinary folk and wandering heroes for a peaceful life... 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure martial arts, no time travel

22. 222 修 Cultivation: The Dust-Wiping Chronicles 修道：拭尘记 Bean Bean Pudding豆豆布丁Eastern Fantasy262k WordsCompleted Also known as “I'll Say It Again: My Senior Sister Is Invincible Under Heaven” [Multiple heroines + no System + classical prose + layered symbolism + unconventional power fantasy + slow-paced, literary style] What was immortal cultivation really like in actual history? Foundation Establishment, primordial spirits, forming a core? No, that's fiction. In actual history, the path to immortality was a journey of self-cultivation. All kinds of inner demons became obstacles; overcome them, and you rea 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although it's not a wuxia (martial arts) novel, but a low-level xianxia (fantasy/cultivation) one, it has no system, no time travel, and the first 80,000 words have laid a solid foundation in the world, clearly explaining the reason for leaving the mountain, outlining the cultivation method, and planting numerous hooks and climaxes. These will gradually unfold later, making it a slow burn, but incredibly enjoyable with a long stretch of satisfying moments. However, almost no one is reading it [crying]. The author believes their writing is decent, so please take a look, and feel free to offer criticism and suggestions [smirking].

23. 223 从 The Road to Revival Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 从笑傲开始的复兴路 Little Bear with a Knife带刀小熊Male-Channel Fanfiction238k WordsCompleted I transmigrate into the Laughing in the Wind world as the third disciple of the Huashan Sect, Zhao Xiaoyi. Watch as I, Zhao Xiaoyi, lead my fellow disciples to revive our sect, change the regrets weighing on my heart, and laugh proudly beneath the heavens! 520Reads—Score114Shelves

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    No system, no harem, just traditional martial arts, though there is a time-traveling character, but it's a newly created plot and doesn't disrupt the original story [shy][shy][shy]. You can bookmark this for later reading!

24. 224 幻 Chronicles of the Phantom Realm 幻尘山河录 Chrysanthemum Fragrance凝菊香Eastern Fantasy322k WordsCompleted With a blade in hand, he can never slay all the demons and monsters in the world; with a heart both fierce and tender, he cannot escape the turmoil of the age. Divine arts and sacred scriptures cannot evade a treacherous world; loyalty that reaches the clouds is no match for a world swept by chaos. Who is right and who is wrong? Each merely serves their own master. Demon or monster, god or ghost, it all depends on the will of Heaven and the human heart. Sacred spirit blood, a child’s pure heart, 151Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    Swords and dreams.

25. 225 昭 Chronicles of Zhaowu: The Legend of the Spirit Pill 昭武纪之灵丹传说 Luo Guchangshui落孤长水Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [No System] [No transmigration] [No mindless protagonist] [One heroine] [Traditional plot-driven story] [Xianxia romance] [Suitable for veteran readers] [The main storyline truly gets underway around chapters 30–40] Across the vast, boundless Zhaowu Continent, countless gifted individuals exhaust themselves, and even resort to unscrupulous means, in pursuit of the power of creation. Their ambitions give rise to countless tangled grudges and feuds. Cultivators and wandering martial artists are no 123Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This would have been fine, no system, no time travel.

26. 226 风 Wind and Blade 风与刀 The Little Tailor Wants to Be a Great Tailor小裁缝想成为大裁缝Eastern Fantasy611k WordsOngoing A tale of wind and blades, a tale of the jianghu and its people. The wind is carefree, the blade is swift. Zhao Qian never wanted a life on the road, but after killing someone, he has no choice but to wander and step into the jianghu, where swords are cold and women are fragrant. (Harem, not a single female lead) 180Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Smiling][Laughing][Smirking][Heart][Shocked][Shocked]

27. 227 混 God of Chaos! 混沌之神！ The Person Who Loves Me Most最爱我的人Urban260k WordsOngoing [This book is also known as: Nine Revolutions Profound Art | In the later stages, Xin Mo will overpower the Great Sage and Erlang, because he cultivates the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Art.] [An exceptionally long character-growth arc in the early stages] [Every five chapters form a little story arc. I put my heart into every word, and hope you enjoy it!] Civilization has fallen, a new age of chaos has begun, and humanity's darkest impulses spread without end... He emerged from the chaos 7.7kReads—Score651Shelves

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    This is a divine book! Tang Jia San Shao was moved to tears, and Tian Can Shi Dou was humbled by its inferiority. It must be one of the Four Great Classical Novels, absolutely the greatest masterpiece of the 21st century! *Sacred Ruins* falls short in literary elegance! *Battle Through the Heavens* falls short in depth! *Zhu Xian* falls short in emotion! *Covering the Sky* falls short in imagination! *Buddha's Creed* falls short in plot! A once-in-a-century classic of online novels! The greatest literary work of the 21st century! Even Luo Guanzhong, Shi Nai'an, Wu Cheng'en, Cao Xueqin, Confucius, Mozi, Laozi, Zhuangzi, Li Bai, Du Fu, the Three Su's, Xin Qiji, Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Taizu of Song, Genghis Khan, Buddha, Plato, Copernicus, and Aristotle would praise it! The author's book is truly exceptional. The writing is fluent, the rhetoric appropriate, deeply imbued with the style of the Wei and Jin dynasties, and further develops the spirit of the Tang and Song dynasties to a profound degree. To have seen this book in my lifetime is truly my greatest fortune. After reading this book, I was overwhelmed by an indescribable sense of sorrow. Ah, such a wonderful novel! What if I could never read it again? What would I do? What would I do? Only after I unhesitatingly added the book to my bookshelf did my inner turmoil gradually subside. But then I immediately thought, wouldn't it be a waste of the author's hard work if others couldn't see such a good novel? After a painful internal struggle, I finally made up my mind: to sacrifice my own interests for the greater good. I will share this book review with the world. I will push this novel to the top, higher and higher! Until everyone sees it. When I walk between heaven and earth, under the blazing sun and the bright moon, I must ask myself, is this novel exciting enough? Not enough? When I roam the rivers and lakes, with their vast expanses and rolling waters, I must ask myself, is this novel satisfying enough? "No." When I walk atop the mountains, amidst magnificent palaces and celestial beings amidst the clouds, I must ask myself, is the update schedule fast enough? Not enough! Not nearly enough! Not enough chapters, not enough speed, not enough content! Nothing is enough!

28. 228 寒 Cold Edge, Bright Reflection 寒锋照影 Li Qianhuan李千欢Martial Arts300k WordsOngoing [Wuxia + fantasy + one heroine + mind games] As a dynasty nears its end and unrest stirs across the martial world, a young hero with a mysterious past is drawn into a struggle when his sect is suddenly destroyed. Alone, he must follow the clues and uncover the truth. A fragmentary map and a secret order lead to an old case from the previous dynasty, while the imperial family’s shadow guards conceal a startling secret. As he draws ever closer to the blood-soaked truth, he discovers he has long be 2Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 最 The Last Embroidered Uniform Guard: A Blade Without Edge 最后的锦衣卫之悍刀无锋 Notes of a Rogue氓人笔记Historical488k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the eunuch faction led by Wei Zhongxian seized power, throwing the court into chaos and persecuting anyone who opposed them. When the new emperor took the throne, he purged the faction. Wei Zhongxian killed himself out of fear of punishment, while his followers were either demoted or imprisoned. The new emperor appointed Cao Huachun of the Directorate of Ceremonial to investigate and overturn wrongful convictions from the previous reign, and to hunt down 127Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The imperial court, the martial world, and the scheming of men. The plot twists and turns, culminating in a jaw-dropping ending.

30. 230 宋 Song Dynasty Wuxia: The Poisonous Demoness Azi Takes Down the Entire Martial World 宋朝武侠：妖女阿紫毒翻整个武林 Salty Fish Who Runs After Showing Off装完逼就跑的咸鱼Male-Channel Fanfiction453k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 159Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Flying kiss][Shocked][Awkward laugh] Decisive and ruthless + cruel execution; no system + pure martial arts + no cultivation. Starting from the ending of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils + Water Margin + Jin Ping Mei + Yang Family Generals + White-Browed Hero + Four Great Shopkeepers

31. 231 最 The Last Embroidered Uniform Guard: The Inn 最后的锦衣卫之客栈 Notes of a Rogue氓人笔记Historical431k WordsCompleted In the early Qing Dynasty, He Guan, who once served in the Ming court's secret police, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, goes into hiding among ordinary folk under a new identity. He wants to forget his bloody past and live a normal life. But a job, a violent criminal, a mysterious death, and an inn draw him back into the fray, forcing him to take up the sword he'd put aside. When an extraordinary person appears in a hidden corner, his life can no longer return to peace. 83Reads7.0Score—Shelves
32. 232 袖 Flying Sword, Singing Sleeve 袖剑飞吟 Maple Leaf Jade枫叶翡翠Eastern Fantasy666k WordsCompleted [Swordsmanship + Fantasy + Martial Arts + Xianxia] The greatest sword technique under heaven: Sleevesword Flying Song. It burst onto the scene, said to have been created by a young man in blue. What was the young man’s surname and given name? Stay tuned. 8Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    (Pure Wuxia)

33. 233 大 Plum Blossoms Bloom Brightly Across the Ming Empire 大明天下梅花艳艳开 Sanxiang Daishui三湘带水Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Wuxia + history + imperial court + bloodshed + political intrigue + multiple female leads + not a harem + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy. Plum Blossom Manor, the guardians of a village in Huaxia. Nixiào, the ninety-ninth-generation young manor lord, secretly leaves the manor at fourteen, only to encounter an unknown force plotting against the Great Ming... 517Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical martial arts.

34. 234 清 Chronicles of a Chaotic Age 清风乱世录 Qingyuan磬原Eastern Fantasy468k WordsCompleted A century ago, Yang Feng, an unparalleled master, fell in a world-shaking battle. That moment set the stage for the rise of another genius: the young Lin Qing. Join the author in witnessing their love and hatred, their joys and sorrows. From a mere household slave, he will gradually ascend to become a legend of the martial world. Will he follow the same path as Yang Feng? 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! No rebirth/transmigration system, no clichéd plot twists. The protagonist starts as a servant on the verge of being beaten to death by his master, but unexpectedly obtains a body-refining technique that allows him to survive, thus beginning his path of revenge and revenge.

35. 235 剑 My Sword Pierces the Heavens, and I Become the Void 剑出苍穹我自成空 Yao Xian妖娴Eastern Fantasy290k WordsCompleted A young man should aspire to greatness, riding a fine steed across the open plains! Three youths of different origins and destinies join the Cangqiong Sect by a twist of fate. Yi Jingyuan, a boy with a broken leg, chances upon a mysterious sword manual and spends ten years honing a single strike. Hao Boma, the son of a general, gets caught in a deadly plot, poisoned blind and left with his tendons severed. In the end, he is reborn, achieves greatness, and makes a name for himself. The orphaned d —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Slow-burn martial arts stories that focus on human characters, not gods. Those who enjoy this type of story should consider it.

36. 236 我 Searching for My Younger Sister in a Chaotic World 我在乱世寻妹妹 Xi Chu Fanyu西楚繁羽Eastern Fantasy136k WordsOngoing They say wuxia novels are in decline, but I refuse to believe it. No System, no transmigration, a touch of fantasy. The author admits the first few chapters are a bit awful. It only starts to get interesting after the siblings meet, so feel free to skip the opening chapters if you don't want to read them. P.S. I'm already thinking about how to make up for it and revise them. Synopsis: In the final years of the Song dynasty and the early years of the Yuan, life is anything but peaceful. Li Tianci —Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 237 剑 Swords Wound the Body, Love Wounds the Heart 剑不伤人情伤人 Yao Xian妖娴Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted Mount Hua is a mysterious peak, the Mount Hua Sword a mysterious art, and its practitioners' cultivation unfathomable. Roaming the martial world, defending Mount Hua, and guarding the ancient Xuanyuan Sword are the duties of a swordsman raised atop Mount Hua. Since ancient times, loyalty and love have been hard to reconcile. Faced with the duty of defending Mount Hua and the person he loves above all else, how will he choose? Heaven smiles upon Xiao Zhan, a boy abandoned by his parents, who agai 2Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 238 西 Chronicles of the Western Departure and Eastern River 西别东川录 Wang Zhaogeng王钊耕Eastern Fantasy976k WordsOngoing The four kingdoms of Zhongzhou, through three generations of warfare Love and enmity, passions and grudges, chronicled across ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers Ten realms of triumph, where meetings and partings are forever uncertain The Five Elements Tribulation, the Sixfold Heavenly Dipper The Fourteen Evil Paths venture where none dare go; with breath fading to a thread, they ascend to the ninth heaven Heaven and earth give rise to one another, yin and yang are both extinguished. If y 105Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A traditional martial arts story without any sects, no time travel, no system, and no rebirth.

39. 239 大 The Tang Dynasty's Thousand Mechanisms 大唐千机志 Bang Ge Wu Yi邦戈午弋Eastern Fantasy656k WordsCompleted [Eastern Martial Arts + Supernatural Science Fiction + Western Fantasy] The Tang dynasty flourishes, with two empresses ruling from court. They navigate the tides of the imperial court and turn the turbulent rivers and lakes upside down. Across the land, extraordinary people possess countless strange talents; beyond the heavens, unfathomable wonders conceal countless mysteries. Zhang Ju, a noble-born heir; Shen Tian, a cold-blooded killer; Zhong Chan, a chivalrous doctor who saves the world; and 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, no time travel, pure martial arts! Blending the artistic conception of traditional martial arts, the texture of real history, the mystery of folk supernatural, and the thrill of science fiction superpowers, "The Legend of the Tang Dynasty" invites you to roam the martial arts world with your sword and immerse yourself in the experience!

40. 240 残 The Azure Blade Chronicles of the Late Tang 残唐青锋录 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Historical179k WordsOngoing Historical setting: From the Tianfu era of Emperor Zhaozong of Tang (901) to the first year of Kaiping under the Later Liang (907). Regional warlords vie for power, and Zhu Wen usurps the Tang dynasty. Core plot: The former dynasty’s imperial jade seal, the Heavenly Mandate Treasure Mirror, resurfaces in the martial world, sparking a struggle among rival factions. Dou Yanfeng must fulfill his family’s mission and protect the national treasure, while Huangfu Che is drawn into the conflict as he 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure, traditional historical martial arts film! A tribute to classic martial arts stories!! So good you won't be able to put it down!!!

41. 241 花 A Colorful Jianghu 花花江湖 Flower Bear 3061花熊3061Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted This is a world of splendid blossoms, a martial realm of flashing blades, and a filthy, squalid age... Twenty-five years ago, Gu Xingfan, eldest daughter of Gu Lunyong, master of the Gu Manor, was kidnapped and disappeared. Twenty years ago, someone spread false information, sparking a war between the Gu and Tang families that left countless dead and wounded. Long Gu, the heroine of the Six Heroes of Xiling, died of poisoning. Thirteen years ago, four young children witnessed a horrific scene a 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure martial arts is here! No time travel, no reincarnation. Be a chivalrous hero, roam the martial world, and uphold justice.

42. 242 神 The Return of the Condor Heroes: I’m Wu Dunru 神雕之我是武敦儒 Eraser Destroyer橡皮毁灭者Male-Channel Fanfiction609k WordsCompleted [Slow burn + System + multiple heroines + conquering the realm] What kind of story would unfold if a martial arts fan unexpectedly arrived in the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes and became Wu Dunru, a character from the original novel... 1.9kReads8.2Score103Shelves

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    This is a fanfiction of The Return of the Condor Heroes, with a reasonable plot and engaging storyline.

43. 243 北 The Big Dipper Splits the Purple Tenuity 北斗裂紫微 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy152k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Western Jin dynasty, the Five Barbarians ravaged China and the heartland fell. Imperial authority crumbled as the Ziwei Star split apart, while foreign armies trampled the land. The central conflict revolves around the Seven Divine Weapons of the Big Dipper, said to be capable of turning China's fate around, and the prophecy that the Ziwei Emperor Star will be restored: “Where Ziwei splits, the Han banners rise”; “The Big Dipper swallows Ziwei, and Chixiao will break t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Authentic traditional historical martial arts! A passionate and exciting world of chivalry! Thrilling!

44. 244 烟 Misty Rain, Mountains and Rivers, and Swords 烟雨·山河·剑 Random User001随机用户0016k WordsCompleted Misty Rain, Mountains and Rivers, Sword —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 245 杀 The Kill Order Has Been Issued 杀令已下 Cold Weather, Rain天寒雨Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Three underworld bosses join forces to put out a contract, offering a million in gold to kill the mysterious assassin "Heavenly Shadow." The Killing Prison accepts the contract. The kill order is issued, and the plot is set in motion! But no one expected that when the contract arrived at the Killing Prison, the target's name would have been changed to... him! He had signed the kill order with his own hand, only to send himself into a deadly trap. Poisoned, surrounded, betrayed, and hunted, h 7.8kReads7.3Score410Shelves

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    Pure martial arts, and a sequel to the once top-ranked martial arts novel, *Blood Prison Jianghu*. It's exceptionally good; you definitely won't regret getting hooked.

46. 246 残 Blood Chronicles of the Setting Sun 残阳血记 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy318k WordsOngoing On the bloody night of 1644, Yan Xuanfeng, a Jinyiwei officer, detonated explosives and died for his country. His loyal servant fled south with the orphan and entrusted the swaddled baby Yan Hengyun to Wudang. The child carried three sparks vital to Chinese civilization: the Sunset Sword, the Star-Pattern Compass, and a sheepskin map. Yan Hengyun grew up on Wudang Mountain. At fourteen, he descended the mountain and roamed the martial world under the name Lingyun. He befriended Bai Wugou, Mu Qi —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 山 The Sword Qi Ballad of Mountains and Rivers 山河剑气歌 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy482k WordsCompleted The Jingkang Catastrophe tears the land apart and stains rivers and mountains with blood. Lu Huaizhen, a young swordsman burdened with a blood feud and half of a mysterious jade token, is swept into the whirlpool of the Song-Jin standoff and the conflicts of the martial world. As he searches for the truth, he faces the question, “Is martial arts meant for killing or for protecting?” He struggles to choose between family vengeance, national hatred, and the limits of chivalry. From the ferocity of 3Reads7.2Score—Shelves
48. 248 漕 Tales of the Canal and the Sea 漕海风云录 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Historical265k WordsCompleted The fires of the martial world light the land, while a common man’s hot blood stains the setting sun. In the chaos of the late Qing, the waters of the Huangpu River churned with blood. Foreign warships crushed the livelihoods of canal workers, while opium’s black tide soaked the land of China. The court grovelled, officials colluded with foreigners, and heroes of the martial world swore blood oaths, their blades and swords tearing through the long night. Xiao Tianfeng, the Red-Browed Hero, raise 26Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 249 极 The Ultimate Hero 极品侠客 A Cat Mao一只猫maoEastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing Not a wish-fulfillment novel... Not brainless...! A martial arts manual from a century ago, a blunt-edged sword forged over a lifetime, twenty-four stone paintings concealing the secrets of the martial world, and an inscription on a jade stele along with martial arts mastery left behind by a Taoist who lived for over five hundred years... Hidden in the shadows, mysterious organizations such as Heartless Valley, Greenwood Palace, and the Longevity Sect vie for the Longevity Formula, weaving a sti 2.4kReads7.2Score275Shelves

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    A traditional martial arts novel with rigorous logic and fluent writing, it's worth reading. The story unfolds gradually and is not a wish-fulfillment novel!

50. 250 大 A Literary Youth in the Han Dynasty 大汉文艺青年 Last Night I Saw Your Post昨夜见君帖Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [History] [Alternate World] [Transmigration] [Witty and Humorous] [Multiple Heroines] Fan Li, a rogue who runs a bar, undergoes Transmigration into ancient times. One poem stuns the literary world, and one song brings listeners to tears. From his initial, desperate flight to making his first splash at a grand literary gathering; from showing off his divine prowess at Chongli Terrace to fighting bloody battles in a lone northern fortress, the rascal laughs and curses his way through it all. In t 5.1kReads7.8Score379Shelves

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    Dressed in fine clothes, riding a spirited horse, a hero with no regrets; a lonely city, white hair, a young girl in love; pure martial arts, every punch and every strike drawing blood! Explosive action! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

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